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If China recovers Russian Far East coast, it will suddenly outflank island chain
The West’s strategy to contain China behind island chains risks being bypassed – China could gain free access to the Pacific by recovering territory lost to Russia in the 19th century. This may not be imminent, but it’s increasingly plausible as Russia weakens and becomes ever more dependent on China, and it could happen with little or no warning.
Reader seeks ID of sidesaddle rider in parade photo
I can't recall where I found this (photograph) but often wondered if it was Violet Haynes. It seems like it was in a newspaper. The black-and-white photo shows a woman in Victorian-period riding clothes – voluminous dark skirt and coat, white stock collar and dark tie, gauntlet gloves and a short top hat – on horseback, possibly sidesaddle. Casually dressed spectators are watching, so it looks as if she's in a parade; and signs for the Pacific Finance Corp.
Reader seeks ID of sidesaddle rider in parade photo
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Revealed 'ghost sign' peddled miracle potion for women
We have been the owners of an old building known as the Nonken Fritz Buildings, 1923-1933 N. New Braunfels Ave., just outside the gates of Ft. Sam Houston for nearly 25 years and have only recently uncovered an old painted sign with massive lettering asking "Are you a woman?/CARDUI the woman's tonic." This particular unit of our building, 1931 N.
Preservation race to take to the streets in search of landmark trivia
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Preservation Race to take to the streets in search of landmark trivia
Nowhere but San Antonio could local history become a team sport. Thanks to the city's Office of Historic Preservation or OHP, the outdoor Olympics of San Antonio architectural and cultural lore is back on the streets Friday, May 8, and you're invited to join the contest. Known as the Amazing Preservation Race, the fitness and trivia competition began in 2010, sponsored by the municipal department that protects our architectural and cultural resources.
Cementville left lots of memories but not records
I have been working on ancestry research for some time now, and just found out recently that my great-uncle worked and lived with his family at Cementville somewhere between 1934 to 1945. His name was Abraham or Abram Lopez. His wife's name was Adela Lopez. Do you know if by any chance there are any records listing names of people who used to work there during that time period?
Fiesta medal marks anniversary of NIOSA landmark and gathering spot
If you're a regular attendee at one of Fiesta San Antonio's biggest and oldest events – A Night in Old San Antonio or NIOSA – you probably have traditions associated with the 78-year-old festival of food, drink and entertainment. Maybe you always stand in the long, long line for Maria's Tortillas, the fresh, hot corn tortillas made while you wait. Or you collect a stack of this year's plastic NIOSA commemorative cups to take home and reuse.
Road to Kelly AFB started with development of community support
Kelly Access Road groundbreaking, Sept. 22, 1964. (U.S. Air Force) I'm trying to find a photo of the groundbreaking for Spur 371/General Hudnell Drive, then called the "Kelly Access Road." I believe the groundbreaking was in or around September 1964.
Calling all readers: Tell us about movie filmed in San Antonio, missing slot machine
"Amor y Vida," or "Love and Life," a Spanish-language drama filmed in 1931 in San Antonio, had its premiere at midnight, Jan. 23, 1932, in the Texas Theater. (Express-News file photo) Second of two columns Continuing with unsolved mysteries of 2025, here are two more queries that could use help from readers. Someone out there knows something about the Spanish-language movie made in Alamo Heights and the antique slot machine that may have disappeared into a La Villita basement.
Calling all readers: Tell us about movie filmed in San Antonio, missing slot machine
Moving back to San Antonio from Mexico at 16 years old, Alynn Jimenez Miranda reflects on what it means to call the East Side home.Where I Live: East …
King William district has a long, quirky history. How much do you really know?
I recently visited San Antonio, and after a meal at Rosario's restaurant near downtown, stumbled upon a neighborhood of very stately homes. A passerby told me it was called King William. Do you have any articles about it? I'd be interested to know a bit about its history and what kind of economic conditions existed at the time. - Luz Harvey, Mendocino, Calif.
Daughters of the Union seek to preserve marker as mystery surrounds another
At a recent meeting of the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, members who knew or were also members of another lineage organization, Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, got to talking about one of the relatively rare mementos of Union service in this area. It's an even rarer remembrance of a woman and the women's group she headed.
H.B. Zachry used modular construction in two projects tied to HemisFair ’68
A fellow tour guide shared with me a story about the La Posada del Rey Apartments across from the old Mission Drive-in (Theatre). I had noticed the interesting blocky design of the apartments, including a lot of upstairs units cantilevered out, leaving an empty space below. The story has it that these apartments were built with remnants from the construction of the Palacio del Rio hotel for HemisFair '68. That hotel had rooms famously constructed offsite.
Polio survivor, Express-News reporter gave readers insight into his recovery
My dad, Bill Cunningham, was a longtime employee of the Express-News. During his employment, he unfortunately contracted polio in 1956. After his recovery, he wrote a series of articles for the paper during a March of Dimes campaign in January, 1957. After he passed away in 2002, I found some of these articles that chronicled his illness and physical therapy. I'm not sure how many articles he wrote, but I know I am missing at least one.
‘Riddle of the Ring’ traces back to Texas nursing leader
This ring (see attached photos) is a family heirloom, and I can't seem to find any information on it or where it might be from. Not sure which family member it belonged to; the initials inside are JCK. The outside (with the letters) ST RS, has me at a loss as well. I was thinking it might be a club or school. I know Hertzberg Jewelers - my family is related by marriage - was in San Antonio.
San Antonio-produced 6 Tone soda brand may have been World War II casualty
While researching certain bottle caps (my hobby) known to have come from San Antonio, I came upon the many fine articles you've written about the area and its history. So I wonder if you can help on this. The Seven-Up Texas Corp., at some time prior to 1966 (most probably the late 1940s and into the '50s), produced a soft drink called 6 Tone, apparently only in or for San Antonio. My questions are: -What is the meaning or external reference of the name 6 Tone?
Terrell Wells pool complex stirs up both good and bad memories
I am hoping you can help me with a project one of our teachers is working on concerning the Terrell Wells swimming pool. After some digging, I found your article (Feb. 26, 2022), as well as the brochure on display in the Bullock Museum. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be much else out there. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
San Antonio’s Convention Center Arena had hit shows -- and misses -- during HemisFair ’68
I read your (June 29) column on some of the acts that appeared at the Theater for the Performing Arts (during HemisFair '68). I was wondering if you've written about acts that appeared at the (Convention Center) Arena during that time. I got to see Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, and Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66. I was 14 then. It was an exciting time.
San Antonio cottages grew out of ‘tent colony’ for tuberculosis patients seeking ‘pure air’
Jul. 20-First of two columns I'm wondering if you can give me any information about the TB cottages on Zarzamora. I'm acquainted with a Filipino nurse who said she and 32 others were recruited by Lutherans in the Philippines and lived in the TB cottages on Zarzamora Street from 1983 to 1985. I've been in San Antonio since 1970 and never heard of that.
San Antonio or Houston: Which city was first to this major milestone in modern road construction?
Jul. 13-I'm trying to find out whether the San Antonio expressway preceded the Houston downtown expressway. I recall one of your columns documenting that Fredericksburg Road to Santa Rosa Street was the first completed in San Antonio. Do you have the date of its completion? Was this completion prior to Houston's first? I grew up on 906 N. Main Ave.
Air Force’s XC-99, the ‘Goliath of the Skies,’ has had a rough ride since retirement
Jul. 6-During the 1950s, an aircraft (XC-99) was parked at Kelly AFB. I believe it was the prototype (cargo version) of the Convair B-36 intercontinental nuclear bomber, flown by the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and deployed to Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, the forerunner to the B-52. To my knowledge it was never developed as a cargo carrier. I'm curious as to what happened to the old bird. - Retired Air Force Col. Jay Feibelman The experimental cargo plane (first covered here Dec.
Paula Allen: The need for improved support and initiatives for working mothers
In 2022, it was found that 73% of mothers were working, with 25% of these in full time jobs and more recently it was revealed that one in 10 working mothers have quit their jobs, with one in five considering leaving work due to the challenges that come with balancing professional and childcare duties. It was also found that nearly eight in 10 (79%) women have faced barriers to progression while managing childcare.
Organizations Are Not Seeing How Hard Their Employees Are Working
The Yurok Tribe’s enviable location amidst the California Redwoods sets the stage for incomparable hospitality experiences. In Yurok country, everything is so big, it’s not difficult to picture yourself in the center of the world. […]
Organizations Are Not Seeing How Hard Their Employees Are Working
In this video, Paula chats about how organizations don’t always recognizing the efforts put in by their team. As Paula suggests, team members shouldn’t feel like they have to constantly “soldier through” their tasks. Rather, they should be given a lifeline to develop their growth. With a leadership program in place, your team can practice an holistic approach to leadership and human resources, encouraging leaders to support team members in their personal and professional journeys.
Paula Allen: Creating a safe space - embracing LGBTQ+ inclusivity for better workplace mental health
Pride Month has been and gone and has highlighted the importance of embracing LGBTQ+ inclusivity and considering the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace. According to Mental Health UK, LGBTQ+ people are 1.5 times more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorder compared to the rest of the population. The higher risk is reflective of continued challenges in broader social inclusion.
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What Stress Awareness Month Taught Us: How employers can manage and support employee stress levels and burnout | FE News
April marked Stress Awareness Month, a time where companies and individuals are encouraged to reflect on the areas of stress, how they can reduce undue stress, and how they can support others. According to the TELUS health Mental Health Index in 2021, personal and workplace stress are impacting employees in equal measure, but more significantly, almost 1 in 2 employees are more sensitive to stress than they were prior to the pandemic.
Are Yearly Reviews Effective?
It doesn’t matter what part of the country I’m in, every property is asking the question, “Are yearly reviews effective anymore? They take up so much time and they don’t seem to work. How can we update this process?” The process of a supervisor calling you into their office, giving you a numeric rating, and having you sign and leave……are over.
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The last time I thought about taking heroin was yesterday. I had received āan inconvenient truthā from a beautiful woman. It wasnāt about climate change ā Iām not that ecologically switched on ā she told me she was pregnant and it wasnāt mine. I had to take immediate action.
Why Every Day Should be Mental Health Day at Work
By Paula Allen, Global Leader and Senior Vice-President of Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks October marked World Mental Health Day and with this, many companies had the opportunity to review their policies and practices around employee wellbeing and mental health – as well as ways to improve current offerings. While the day brings attention to the issue of mental health, it is critical that mental health and wellbeing is a priority every day.
Why every day should be World Mental Health Day at work
With World Mental Health Day having been marked last week, many employers will have been considering the ways they can provide support for their employees and prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. While the day brings attention to the issue of mental health, the most important thing is for mental health and wellbeing to be a priority every day.
Leading Others: Why Building Relationships is a Foundational Quality that we Must Master
There has never been a better time to invest in the development of your frontline leaders. As we’ve talked about before, developing your leaders starts with self-development. Assessing where you are personally and what needs your attention the most (physical, mental, financial, etc.) will help free our thoughts to who needs our support at work. You are looking for your leadership team to bring the best versions of themselves to work every day, while actively working on their deficiencies.
Leading Others: Why Building Relationships is a Foundational Quality that we Must Master
There has never been a better time to invest in the development of your frontline leaders. As we’ve talked about before, developing your leaders starts with self-development. Assessing where you are today and what needs your attention the most – physical, mental, financial – will help align your focus on who needs our support on your team. I have found the Enneagram has been the fastest way for leaders to become more self-aware while gaining more emotional intelligence.
Self-Development 2.0 Is About Taking a Holistic Approach to Leadership
COVID-19 has been like a tornado through our industry. Some areas were hit harder than others, some entities survived because of a strong foundation, others did not do so well. As we start to turn the corner, we are carrying learned lessons with us, we are wiser, we are more connected to our teams, we are ready for whatever comes our way … or are we?
Employee wellbeing needs to be a year-round conversation
Blue Monday is a phrase coined in 2005 by a travel agency press release, which dubs the third Monday of January the most depressing day of the year. Factors such as distance from the Christmas break, financial trouble, the weather, and likelihood of broken New Year’s resolutions have all added to the phenomenon. The existence of Blue Monday has since been debunked and rubbished by myriad scientists, mathematicians, and psychologists.
Workspan Magazine - Workspan by WorldatWork
WORKSPAN DAILY | DECEMBER 6, 2021 By Paula Allen Thank you for your interest in WorldatWork articles and publications. To order full copies of WorldatWork publications, please contact Customer Experience Team or call 877-951-9191 (United States and Canada) or +1 480-951-9191 (Outside US). To order digital or hard-copy reprints of individual articles, please contact Chris Jones at Sheridan Press, +1 717-632-8448 x8128.
Movember: It’s men’s health awareness month and here’s what employers should be doing
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. There’s no getting away from the facts: men’s mental health is in need of a rethink. While conversations around mental health – from the workplace to professional sport – are gathering momentum, far more acceptance and support is needed if we are to tackle the ongoing mental health epidemic. This month, millions will be raised worldwide as moustaches are grown for Movember.
How the pandemic amplified the use of digital mental-health services
Things are different. The first quarter of 2020 accelerated many evolutions. Most of us are aware of the massive increase in online commerce, and proliferation of use of video conferencing tools, neither of which are expected to go back to pre-pandemic levels. We have also seen a shift in thinking and expectations regarding the way we work, what we expect of each other, and have unfortunately seen an increase in the mentally and physically damaging trend of isolation in our society.
Measure, Adjust, Repeat: Why Employee Wellbeing Programs Must Be Rigorously Measured and Modified in The New Normal
The Delta variant makes it clear the pandemic and all its associated stressors are likely to continue for some time. Employees will need to call on every possible reserve of resilience if they are to continue to meet their obligations, and ideally to thrive in all aspects of their lives. And they are turning to their employers for help.
Employee Mental Health: What Employers and Recruiters Need to Know — and Do — Now
Across the country, businesses of all sizes are striving to adapt their recruitment and retention practices to the new normal of the post-pandemic job market. Several factors precipitated the ongoing Great Resignation and mass movement of employees to new jobs, and they are invariably tied to the effects of the global pandemic on employee mental health. When the pandemic started, leaders understood it would be a difficult time for employees — but the stress and uncertainty aren’t over yet.
How isolation changed the workforce | BenefitsPRO
Many individuals have weathered the storm well and will fare well moving forward, but as a workforce population, we cannot expect our mental balance to snap back to pre-pandemic levels. (Image: Shutterstock) More than a year of isolation has been a key factor in new workforce attitudes, such as requests for workplace flexibility and remote technology, and fears about working together again. Companies cannot expect the employee population returning to work to be the same as the one that went home.
Why boosting workplace mental health is good for business
June 22, 2021 As the pandemic wears on, improving employee wellness doesn’t just reduce costs and reputational risk, it drives success Illustration by Pete Ryan The human brain doesn’t like uncertainty. Yet thanks to the pandemic, uncertainty now defines our collective experience. Add to that our separation from others, restrictions that prohibit our usual outlets for stress and, most significantly, the loss of much of our sense of control, and you have the definition of trauma.
Positive Forward Momentum
Change happens slowly, but a pandemic has a way of creating change for the better Crises come in all shapes and forms. One definition of crisis is an unstable and high-risk situation that is triggered by an event. Another definition is a breakdown of unusual functioning. A third is a turning point for better or worse. Few would argue that the COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis. Most would not, however. Consider the possibility of it being a turning point for the better, but that possibility does exist.
Positive Forward Momentum | Your Workplace
Change happens slowly, but a pandemic has a way of creating change for the better Crises come in all shapes and forms. One definition of crisis is an unstable and high-risk situation that is triggered by an event. Another definition is a breakdown of unusual functioning. A third is a turning point for better or worse. Few would argue that the COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis. Most would not, however. Consider the possibility of it being a turning point for the better, but that possibility does exist.
Safety in the Workplace also Includes Mental Health
Safety in the Workplace also Includes Mental Health COVID-19 and social unrest impacting American employees. By Paula Allen Sep 25, 2020 While much of the focus in occupational health and safety continues to be on the physical condition and wellbeing of American employees, another health issue has rapidly emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – mental health.
Mental health Support for people of color | HRExecutive.com
New research finds a disparity between views on racism in society and in the office. By: Paula Allen | September 3, 2020 • 5 min read It’s no surprise that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR leaders are paying more attention than ever to the subject of mental health.
Employers need to address their workers’ mental health. Here are 3 ways to start
By Paula Allen 4 minute Read The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout are creating nothing short of a mental health crisis for American workers, which isn’t surprising when you consider that more than 40 million Americans have recently lost their jobs and millions more have had their work hours or pay reduced. Of those fortunate enough to still have jobs, many are working long hours at home, away from colleagues but constantly connected through always-on digital channels and email.
Mental Health for All: Investing Well-Being Reaps Rewards
| May 2020 By PAULA ALLEN Thank you for your interest in WorldatWork articles and publications. To order full copies of WorldatWork publications, please contact WorldatWork Customer Relationship Services or call 877-951-9191 (United States and Canada) or +1 480-922-2020 (other countries). To order digital or hard-copy reprints of individual articles, please contact Chris Jones at Sheridan Press, +1 717-632-8448 x8128. Have Questions?
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