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Fully Booked at ICPL: Help yourself to self-help books
I’ll start by saying, we’ve all been there. We’ve all had to ask for a little help at one time or another. While the library can’t make your stressors disappear, we do have some resources on our shelves that might be of use to you.
illumicell AI Becomes the First Startup to Join the Prestigious STS Forum
illumicell AI Becomes the First Startup to Join the Prestigious STS Forum The illumicell AI team at STS Forum Kyoto. Dr. Michel Bielecki addresses the room at STS Forum Kyoto. This appointment marks the first time in the global forum’s history that a startup has been granted membership.
Fully Booked at ICPL: Horror classics for young readers
October is upon us, and the veil grows thin, which means it’s time to put aside our beach reads and turn towards some darker books. As a child, I loved being read to by my mom, and our go-to for a long time was Hauntings: Tales of the Supernatural, a collection of 19th and early-20th century horror stories illustrated by Edward Gorey. It was perfect for us, being entertaining enough for adults but also deliciously frightening for kids without being gory.
Medal of Honor Recipient, Will Swenson, Joins illumicell AI’s Board of Directors
Medal of Honor Recipient, Will Swenson, Joins illumicell AI’s Board of Directors The highly decorated U.S. Army officer is using his platform to champion globally accessible diagnostics for male military health and clean-water safety. With illumicell AI’s portable scanner, a medic could check biological fluids or confirm safe drinking water. And that’s all before a sample ever leaves the base.” — Will Swenson, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.
Umami House Partners With FarmKind To Support Better Farming Practices With Every Meat Dish
Umami House Partners With FarmKind To Support Better Farming Practices With Every Meat Dish The gourmet burger joint will now fund high‑impact, farming reform charities for every serving of meat it sells, at no extra cost to diners.
FarmKind's Pet Protest Parade Brings NYC Community Together to Launch Kindness Pledge for All Animals
FarmKind's Pet Protest Parade Brings NYC Community Together to Launch Kindness Pledge for All Animals New Yorkers and their pets gathered for the Pledge Kindness Pet Parade at Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, NY on May 17th. The protest was hosted in partnership with Astoria dog café, Château Le Woof, and featured a costume contest and red carpet event. We don’t realize how much power we have to make a difference for animals all around us.
Lizanne Falsetto Hosts Exclusive Women’s Wellness Retreat, Debuts 'Vitality Framework' to Help Leaders Thrive in Chaos
Lizanne Falsetto Hosts Exclusive Women’s Wellness Retreat, Debuts 'Vitality Framework' to Help Leaders Thrive in Chaos The thinkThin® founder and Chair of YPO’s Global Health Network brings together 60 women for a science-backed experience focused on wellness and longevity.
Fully Booked: Travel books to guide your next vacation
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Fully Booked: Travel books to guide your next vacation
It’s summer, which means that it’s time for that hallowed tradition of summer vacation. I have many fond memories of piling into my parents’ light blue and fake-wood-paneled station wagon to hit the road.
The Cost of Poverty: The Relationship Between Insurance Status, Length of Stay, and Discharge Disposition in Trauma Patients
Key Takeaways • Excess length of stay, the days between “medical readiness” and discharge, were not associated with insurance status. • Although uninsured patients were the youngest and had the least baseline comorbidities, they had the longest length of stay after regression analysis.
Fully Booked: Compelling nonfiction to inspire your travels
Can’t decide what to read next? Librarians at the Iowa City Public Library have some ideas. Browse the ICPL’s collection of print books and audiobooks online. June is here! For me that means it’s almost time for two of my favorite reading situations: one, where I’m in a very comfy chair, near the water, preferably on a beach; and two, where I’m traveling to the place where the book I’m reading is set.
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s ‘A Million Blooms’ in full swing
By Candice Smith | April 14, 2021 at 4:04 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 7:44 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses and while you’re at it, the tulips. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s “A Million Blooms” event is in full swing right now. A parade of blooms has unfurled as the weather warms: daffodils, tulips, peonies, roses and many more. Events throughout the season include Mother’s Day Weekend, Spring Plant Fest and more. Advance online tickets are required.
St. Jude Dream Home: The Kitchen
St. Jude Dream Home: The Kitchen By Candice Smith | June 15, 2020 at 9:24 PM EDT - Updated June 15 at 9:28 PM (WWBT) - The St. Jude Dream Home is complete and tickets are available for the $500,000 luxury townhome located in Short Pump. Inside the home, you will find three bathrooms including the master bedroom with his and her closets, two full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a sky terrace, and so much more! The home is approximately 2,600 square feet.
St. Jude Dream Home: Master bedroom
St. Jude Dream Home: Master Bedroom By Candice Smith | June 12, 2020 at 8:42 PM EDT - Updated June 12 at 8:42 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The St. Jude Dream Home is complete and tickets are available for the $500,000 luxury townhome located in Short Pump. Inside the home, you will find three bathrooms including the master bedroom with his and her closets, two full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a sky terrace, and so much more! The home is approximately 2,600 square feet.
Coronavirus stress? Check out these self-help books
/ View More CORONAVIRUS Articles By Candice Smith, Iowa City Public Library It’s a trying time, and day-to-day living has changed in various ways for pretty much everyone. People are experiencing stress, and new anxieties are creeping in. Even though the physical building is closed, the library still has a great collection of self-care and well-being books that might be of use now. Check out some of these titles from our Overdrive collection of downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks.
Sourpuss steals from lemonade stand; kids and community make the most of it
LOCAL The family said a man stole money and a plate of homemade brownies from their stand in the Northview neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — For three years, 11-year-old Grace Roelofs has set up her lemonade stand in the yard of her Northview home. This year, her 14-year-old cousin, Sam LaMore joined her selling lemonade and treats.
Sourpuss steals from lemonade stand; kids and community make the most of it
PRODUCERS-PICKS The family said a man stole money and a plate of homemade brownies from their stand in the Northview neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — For three years, 11-year-old Grace Roelofs has set up her lemonade stand in the yard of her Northview home. This year, her 14-year-old cousin, Sam LaMore joined her selling lemonade and treats.
COMMUNITY VOICE: Calling out phone woes
I am reaching out to you all for support.Our phone company is Century Link, and the phone went out last Tuesday night, June 19, and we thought it was maybe the storm or rain.So Wednesday, June 20, my husband did the whole routine check like he is supposed to. I will show you a photo as it (the problem) is the main pedestal box out by the main road. We live probably 400 or 500 feet back from the main road.I called Century Link and explained the issue.
2nd VA Tech student arrested in missing Blacksburg girl's death, - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Blacksburg police have made a second arrest in the abduction and murder of Nicole M. Lovell, who went missing from her home in Blacksburg on Jan. 27. Virginia Tech student Natalie M. Keepers is being held without bond at the Montgomery County Jail on one felony count of improper disposal of a dead body and one misdemeanor count of accessory after the fact in the commission of a felony. The 19-year-old was arrested Sunday. Eisenhauer is also being held at the Montgomery County Jail without bond.
What's Driving You Crazy: Traffic near VCU area on Valentine's D - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
If you are heading downtown for a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day, you better make sure you have plenty of time for parking, especially near the VCU area. VCU is hosting Davidson in another sold-out game at the Siegel Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Doors usually open at least one hour before the game. With the ongoing GRTC construction along West Broad Street, plus the nearly 8,000 people at the game, you will want to make sure you have plenty of time to park and make those dinner reservations.
Red light runners abound at dangerous intersections - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
NBC12 spotted several red light runners at the intersection of Hull St. and Courthouse. (Source: NBC12) Running red lights isn’t just illegal and annoying to other drivers, it can be dangerous. It’s a big fear for Henrico mom Katherine Cook - especially the intersection of Parham and Patterson. "I go through this intersection at least once a day, and it's the one time where I see people run the red lights consistently," says Cook.
VIDEO: Officer explains what interstate on-ramps are for - WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
He's got some good advice. Just be safe out there. (Source: Virginia State Police/Facebook) It’s not just you. Police officers get annoyed by other drivers on the road as well. Virginia State Police shared a video of a Kansas state trooper who just wants drivers to stop slowing down on interstate entrance ramps. "It’s called an acceleration lane, people," the officer says in the video.
What's driving you crazy: Backups on I-64 - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
For those who live or drive in the eastern part of town, traffic backups on Interstate 64 can be a pain, and the paving on Route 60 from Eastern Henrico to Williamsburg is also the worst. Here is some good news. The sheriff's office in New Kent said that state lawmakers had struck a deal with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to repave all of Route 60 from Eastern Henrico through most of New Kent County. This is not just minor repatching.
What's driving you crazy: Extra activity on Route 360 - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Several people are wondering what's going on with the extra activity on Route 360, right at the Chesterfield and Amelia line. The Amelia County Sheriff's Office says that crews are filming just across the county line in Chesterfield. But those who live in Amelia have seen trucks, trailers, and equipment related to the Hollywood film. They are using the Amelia Truck Stop as a staging area for the film crews.
Construction headaches downtown; backups on I-195 during rush ho - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
There are several construction headaches downtown and near the Rocketts Landing area in Richmond, but things will get worse this week. On Wednesday, large beer tanks from Stone Brewery will arrive off the James River. On Thursday, the large tanks will need to be transported Stone Brewery's facility. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, traffic will be detoured from Main Street to Nicholson Street to Williamsburg Avenue at Stony Run Parkway.
What's Driving You Crazy: Slowdowns on the Benjamin Harrison Bri - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Drivers who use the Benjamin Harrison Bridge are wondering what is going on with some of the slowdowns in the morning on the bridge. This is one of those vertical-lift bridges over the James River, right at the Charles City and Prince George County line. Crews are completing work this week on the bridge's backup generator. This should wrap up by the end of business on Thursday. However, for your morning commute and early afternoon, it will be a little inconvenient.
Get cooking with a new cookbook from the Iowa City library
Any time of year is a good one for checking out some cookbooks, but I feel like the fall/winter holiday season is one of the best. The upcoming gatherings with family and friends, the warm and hearty meals that help take off some the chill, and the overall festive atmosphere are great reasons to cook up something special.
Washed out road reopens ahead of schedule in Hanover - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
This road is back open in Hanover. (Source: VDOT) Route 708 - better known to Hanover residents at Pleasant Mill Road - is back open ahead of schedule. The Virginia Department of Transportation originally said the road would be closed for a few months after being washed out last month due to heavy rain. VDOT says, though, the road is back open. Crews will need to return to complete paving and shoulder work as weather permits.
What's Driving You Crazy: Work on Mechanicsville Turnpike comple - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
The work on Mechanicsville Turnpike and Interstate 295 and Bell Creek is finally complete. If you have driven through the area, you will notice VDOT removed all the construction barrels. Crews recently finished repainting the lines on the road, so now there are more lanes as you head east on Mechanicsville, towards the Bell Creek Shopping Center. Bell Creek Road was also realigned with more turn lanes onto Route 360. This was a big project for what's considered Hanover's busiest intersection.
What's driving you crazy: Construction on Elko Road - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Virginia Department of Transportation crews are running behind on the construction project that has closed parts of Elko Road for a couple of months. VDOT says they were supposed to finish up the utility work by Halloween. While most of the work is happening during the day, it can get a little hectic since the work is happening so close to Elko Middle School.
What's Driving You Crazy: Traffic headaches in South Richmond - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Traffic headaches along Forest Hill and Semmes avenues in Richmond may not be going away anytime soon. A bike lane project was supposed to begin construction on Semmes Avenue between Forest Hill and Cowardin Avenues on Nov. 8, but the project has been pushed back to April 2018. The project was delayed because crews are still not finished with installing new gas line pipes on Semmes Avenue.
What's Driving You Crazy: Arch Road construction - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
NBC12 viewers reached out to Candice Smith to find out what's going on along and near Arch Road in Chesterfield. The Virginia Department of Transportation says there are two separate projects along a stretch of the road between Reams Road and Midlothian Turnpike. First is utility work at Arch Road and Castleburg Drive, not far from Reams Elementary School. Crews are trying to do some work between drop off and pickup times at the school, causing alternate lane closures during the day on Tuesday.
Detour lifted as paving project ends on E. Williamsburg Road - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Detour lifted as paving project ends on E. Williamsburg Road 2017-10-23T11:41:49Z2017-10-23T11:44:46ZBy Candice Smith, Digital Content Producer This road underwent a paving project for several months. (Source: NBC12) HENRICO, VA (WWBT) - East Williamsburg Road is now open in Henrico following a pavement replacement project that lasted for nearly three months. The project had closed the westbound lanes of the road between I-295, just west of Whiteside Road near Richmond International Airport.
What's Driving You Crazy: Potholes, bumps on I-64 - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
What's Driving You Crazy: Potholes, bumps on I-64 2017-10-19T11:39:45Z2017-10-19T11:48:21ZBy Candice Smith, Digital Content Producer (Source: RNN) HENRICO, VA (WWBT) - Some of the top complaints submitted to Candice Smith's "What's Driving You Crazy?" segment is about potholes and bumpy patches on I-64 near the airport exit.
What's Driving You Crazy: Construction near Rocketts Landing - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
NBC12 viewers have reached to Candice Smith to find out what's going on with a project along Main Street near Rocketts Landing. There's a lot happening in the area including new traffic lights, a roundabout and widening of East Main Street. This will include new parking areas, bike lanes and new space for the GRTC Rapid Transit system. On top of that work, crews are also relocating or shifting part of Dock Street near the James River.
What's Driving You Crazy: Drainage problems - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
The Virginia Department of Transportation says drainage problems is the No. 1 complaint they hear from Central Virginia residents. In the region, there's often confusion about who is responsible for when there's high water on the roads. If your street starts to flood, check and see if your ditch or your neighbor's ditch is clogged up. If it's yours, that responsibility will fall on you.
What's Driving You Crazy: Potholes in Richmond - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Crews prepare for pothole repairs on 18th Street on Tuesday morning. (Source: NBC12) Potholes are a major concern in the city of Richmond from NBC12 viewers. Viewer Bobby Tansey in Richmond reached out to Candice Smith recently for "What's Driving You Crazy?" to find out when potholes might get repaired on 18th Street between Cary and Main streets.
What's Driving You Crazy: Jessup Road in Chesterfield - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
There have been numerous crashes on Jessup Road. (Source: NBC12) Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday there will be alternating lane closures on Jessup Road (Route 643) between Iron Bridge Road and Pineland Road. This curvy road has seen a large number of crashes in recent years, including several fatal incidents. The road closures will be in place through 3 p.m. Thursday and then again during the day on Friday.
What's Driving You Crazy: Construction on Boydton Plank Road - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
A stretch of construction on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie has had construction going on for much of the year. The Virginia Department of Transportation has been working on bridge repairs on Route 1 over the CSX property, just north of Keelers Mill Road since February. Travel lanes have been reduced and the speed limit is 45 mph. Driver will need to have patience for a few more months as VDOT expects construction to continue until spring of next year.
What's Driving You Crazy: Speeders near bus stops - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
What's Driving You Crazy: Speeders near bus stops 2017-09-21T09:39:57Z2017-09-21T09:39:57ZBy Candice Smith, Digital Content Producer CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - In Thursday's "What's Driving You Crazy?" segment, Candice Smith is getting answers for you about speeders in the neighborhood off Iron Bridge and Centralia roads. At 6:20 a.m., we'll have what VDOT is saying about possible four-way stops in the area and how officials are working the county to address the concerns.
What's Driving You Crazy: Red light runners in Henrico - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
What's Driving You Crazy: Red light runners in Henrico 2017-09-19T09:29:05Z2017-09-19T09:29:05ZBy Candice Smith, Digital Content Producer Drivers were caught on camera running this red light in Henrico. (Source: NBC12 viewer) HENRICO, VA (WWBT) - An NBC12 viewer recently sent video of drivers running past red lights at the intersection of Nuckols Road and Twin Hickory Road in Henrico.
What's Driving You Crazy: Improvements coming to Jeff Davis High - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Candice Smith is getting answers for you in "What's Driving You Crazy' on road improvements to Jeff Davis Highway in Chesterfield. The Virginia Department of Transportation says along the stretch near Woods Edge and Happy Hill Road, turn lanes will be added, traffic signals will be upgraded and sidewalks will be built. Crews are also planning to realign parts of Happy Hill Road. These projects are in the early stages and driver won't see construction in the area until spring 2019.
What's Driving You Crazy: VDOT wants more input on Gum Spring ro - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Many residents in Louisa and Goochland have reached out to NBC12's morning traffic reporter Candice Smith wanting to know what's going on with the plans for a roundabout in Gum Spring. The Virginia Department of Transportation has been looking at ways to improve safety in the area at routes 250 and 522, which includes a proposal for a roundabout. Earlier this year, The Central Virginian reported that about 25 people have been injured in crashes in the past few years at the intersection.
What's Driving You Crazy: Construction on Newbys Bridge Road - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Chesterfield residents reached out to NBC12's Candice Smith about ongoing construction on Newbys Bridge Road. The Virginia Department of Transportation says there are four different projects on the road, and crews are only about halfway done. VDOT workers are straightening out curvy parts of the road, as well as flattening bumpy parts and little hills. VDOT says two of the projects will be done by the end of the year, but will be about another year for the remaining projects.
What's Driving You Crazy: Speeders on Hopkins, Kingsland roads - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
The Virginia Department of Transportation says it is looking at two options to help slow down speeders in the area of Hopkins and Kingsland roads. The busy intersection has generated numerous complaints over the years, including several to NBC12's "What's Driving You Crazy?" segment. Randy Adams caught a crash on camera right in front of his car shop and asked if anything could be done in the area. VDOT says it is exploring reducing the space of the lanes or adding a roundabout to the area.
Aging Impairs Alveolar Macrophage Phagocytosis and Increases Influenza-Induced Mortality in Mice
Aging Impairs Alveolar Macrophage Phagocytosis and Increases Influenza-Induced Mortality in Mice Christine K. Wong, Candice A. Smith, Koji Sakamoto, Naftali Kaminski, Jonathan L. Koff, Daniel R. Goldstein The Journal of Immunology August 1, 2017, 199 (3) 1060-1068; DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1700397
What's driving you crazy: Potholes on Route 60 - NBC12 - WWBT - Richmond, VA News On Your Side
Today in "What's Driving You Crazy?": We have a follow up to Sydney and Karen from Sandston. They reached out to me saying they live off Williamsburg Road, and they want to know why some sections of Route 60 have been paved, but other parts in eastern Henrico are still filled with patches and potholes. When we reached out to VDOT, we found out some good news: VDOT is planning a full pavement replacement project on westbound Route 60, between I-295 and Whiteside Road.
265 Times People Tried To Make A Panorama And Ended Up Opening The Gates Of Hell
Panoramic pictures can be breathtaking if done right - a spectacular view stretching beyond the scope of peripheral vision, all in one frame. When left up to phone-wielding amateurs, however, they turn the panorama photo world into a warped, mutated circus of fear. Since a panorama is just a collage of images stitched together seamlessly to appear as one large panoramic view image, the process of producing one must be handled slowly and with a steady hand.
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