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How to find the right career path
A big mistake people make when choosing a career is not doing enough research or choosing a job just for the salary — without considering their strengths. If you don’t know all your options or what a job really involves, you might end up in a role that doesn’t align with your skills or interests. Taking the time to explore your choices can help you find a better fit in the long run.
Piedmont Triad International Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
Piedmont Triad, NC – Piedmont Triad International Airport will host a TSA Precheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA Precheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can enroll at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway from April 7 - 11, 2025. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents.
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Here at GVLtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley. Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
PTI’s Bethany Medical/Lenny Peters Foundation 5K/10K Run on the Runway Annual Event Will Benefit Piedmont Triad Hunger Relief Agencies
Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its sixteenth annual Run on the Runway 9 a.m. Sat., Mar. 22. The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, the Walk to Win Against Hunger, and a kids’ 100-yard dash, with all proceeds going to fight hunger in the Piedmont Triad. In addition to the events for individual runners, teams of runners can sign up for the “Team Challenge” at www.ptirun.com.
PTI Congratulates Boom Supersonic on Historic Flight
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. – January 29, 2025 – Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTI) congratulates Boom Supersonic on the successful supersonic flight of their XB-1 demonstrator aircraft today, which marks a significant milestone in the advancement of aviation technology.
What is the Waffle House index?
You know a storm is serious if the local Waffle House is closed. City Editor Danielle here. After Helene knocked out power to most of our area, I found myself in search of electricity and phone service to get this article written. It was no surprise to see all of the businesses along Woodruff Road dark and empty, aside from Waffle House with a packed parking lot and a line out the door.
Education, Prevention, and Care for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The Jimmy Simpson Foundation holds a very special place in my heart. Being from Walker County, Georgia, where the foundation is located, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible work they do to support individuals and families affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The dedication and compassion shown by this organization are truly remarkable, and I believe deeply in their mission and vision.
Fall Fun: Festivals, Events, and Activities in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
Fall is in the air, and there's no better time to explore all the festive fun that Dallas, Hiram, and Acworth have to offer! From vibrant festivals to cozy family activities, this season is packed with opportunities to make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Whether you're looking for pumpkin patches, fall crafts, or outdoor adventures, this guide has got you covered. And the best part?
Weekend Fun in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
Hey Macaroni KID Families! π The weekend is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to explore all the fantastic family-friendly events happening right here in Dallas, Hiram, and Acworth. Whether you're looking to enjoy the great outdoors, catch a local performance, or discover a new favorite spot with your kiddos, we've got a roundup of exciting activities that promise fun for everyone.
Acworth's September Events & Programs
Mother-Son Camp Out Saturday, September 14, 2024 - September 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 10:00 am The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to host our annual Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing from Saturday, September 14 through Sunday, September 15. It's the perfect opportunity for moms and sons to spend quality time together in the great outdoors! Mother-Son Camp Out takes place at Proctor Landing Park, located at 5260 Proctor Landing Rd Acworth, GA 30101.
Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics is featuring several : breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and 3x3 basketball. Let’s explore what you need to know about one of these new events and its rules. Ah, we can just picture that Olympics podium and those shiny medals now. Breaking Breaking (aka breakdancing) is making its Olympic debut after a resounding success in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PTIA Celebrates Completion of Boom Supersonic’s Overture Superfactory
GREENSBOBO, N.C., June 17, 2024 — Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) joins with Boom Supersonic in proudly announcing the completion of the Overture Superfactory, the first supersonic airliner factory in the United States. The 62-acre state-of-the-art facility, located at PTIA, positions North Carolina for continued leadership in aerospace manufacturing.
Is that new tech opportunity right for your media mix?
By Stephanie Freeman As marketing, media and advertising professionals, we’re trained to hunt for new opportunities. We’re taught that successful marketers stay on top of the latest news and in touch with their audience. We are continually optimizing, adapting, and pivoting – doing everything it takes to be effective, relevant, and innovative. So, it’s no surprise that we get hyped up about the potential of new technology.
How to determine if a new tech opportunity is right for your media mix
By Stephanie Freeman As marketing, media and advertising professionals, we’re trained to hunt for new opportunities. We’re taught that successful marketers stay on top of the latest news and in touch with their audience. We are continually optimizing, adapting, and pivoting – doing everything it takes to be effective, relevant, and innovative. So, it’s no surprise that we get hyped up about the potential of new technology.
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 24, 2024 – Below are the statistics presented at the January 2024 Airport Authority Board Meeting. • Passengers were up 10% in December 2023 over December 2022 and up 12% year to date. Passengers for December 2023 vs. 2019 were down 20%. • Cargo was down 17% in December 2023 over December 2022 and down 19% year to date. Cargo for November 2023 vs. 2019 was up 13%. • Total scheduled departing seats for March 2024 is 94,808 down 4% over March 2023.
How an Advent Calendar Helped Us Succeed at Potty Training
Potty training can be quite a journey, and I think it's safe to say that every child's experience falls into one of three categories: The Advanced Pottier, the Picky Potty-Goer, or the Potty-Training Resister. For those who had the advanced pottier — I congratulate you. You are envied by every other parent who didn't have that experience. You'll never know what it's like to nearly lose your mind over a potty. But for the rest of you?
Santa to land at PTI on Wed., Dec. 20
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C., Dec. 18, 2023 – The magic of the holiday season arrives this week, as Santa Claus makes a special landing at Piedmont Triad International Airport Wed., Dec. 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are invited to meet Santa in person; each child will receive a small gift. Parents can add to the joy by capturing memorable photos of their children with Santa. To ensure a hassle-free experience, parking to visit Santa is free on the Departure Level of the terminal building.
Good Soldiers Don’t Rape: The Stories We Tell About Military Sexual Violence
In This Review In This Review Good Soldiers Don't Rape: The Stories We Tell About Military Sexual Violence News reports of sexual violence in Western militaries are too frequent to be dismissed as occasional lapses. Every scandal prompts inquiries and official promises to address the problem, yet it does not go away.
Dreams for a Decade: International Nuclear Abolitionism and the End of the Cold War
In This Review In This Review Dreams for a Decade: International Nuclear Abolitionism and the End of the Cold War Freeman provides an intriguing and thoroughly researched account of the great nuclear debates of the 1980s by focusing on mass movements that sought to halt nuclear proliferation—the “nuclear freeze” campaign in the United States and the campaign for European nuclear disarmament that began in the United Kingdom—and the two pivotal political leaders, U.S. President Ronald Reagan...
Iraq Disarmed: The Story Behind the Story of the Fall of Saddam
In This Review In This Review Iraq Disarmed: The Story Behind the Story of the Fall of Saddam This is an important and salutary memoir by Ekeus, the Swedish diplomat in charge of the UN special commission tasked with ensuring that Iraqi chemical, biological, and missile programs were completely shut down in line with a 1991 UN Security Council resolution.
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, October 25, 2023 – Below are the statistics presented at the Airport Authority Board Meeting today. • Passengers were up 12% in September 2023 over September 2022 and up 11% year to date. Passengers for September 2023 vs. 2019 were down 13%. • Cargo was down 14% in September 2023 over September 2022 and down 20% year to date. Cargo for September 2023 vs. 2019 was up 25%.
Greenville Zoo receives a shipment of flamingos
Greenville, we learn something new every day. The Greenville Zoo received 15 boxes — — of flamingos. According to the City of Greenville, shipping (: transporting in cardboard boxes) flamingos is standard practice for zoos. On average, flamingos weigh ~4 pounds, and their feathers are very delicate. Plastic or metal cages and transport devices could injure our pink friends, but cardboard is nice and breathable and very forgiving on their bodies.
Visit Greenville's new branding
Visit Greenville is getting a makeover. Since the early 2010s, our beloved Greenville has been branded as “” At the time, we were competing with 30+ Greenville’s across the U.S. Now, when people hear the word “Greenville,” we tend to be top of mind, and because of that, Visit Greenville had a thought. What if it switched branding from which Greenville, to why Greenville?
Best fall treats in Greenville
If you’re like us, you’re ready to live your best fall life as soon as the weather is below 80 degrees, so we put together a roundup of some fall treats to put you on the right pumpkin path. Waffle Drop, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. 204 | This fall treat won’t officially hit the menu until Tuesday, Sept. 26, but the teaser photo of a pumpkin waffle with sliced green apples and ice cream has us drooling.
The history of the Greenville State Farmers Market
Where can you get flowers, produce, pumpkins, fresh cheeses, and local honey all in one place? Answer: The Greenville State Farmers Market (GSFM). DYK? The GSFM began as a tailgate produce market along downtown’s Court Street . Once it outgrew that area, the South Carolina General Assembly created the Greenville County Marketing Commission “to plan and establish proper facilities” for the sales of farm + food products.
Charlotte Area Mental Health Resources That Can Help During Crisis
September is World Suicide Prevention Month and is a good time to remind ourselves that our words, actions, and support can truly make a difference in the lives of those who are facing the darkness of mental health challenges. We must acknowledge the pain that some individuals are silently enduring and let them know they are not alone. It's also a good time to share national and local resources in place to help those in crisis.
Mental Health Resources That Can Help During Crisis
September is World Suicide Prevention Month and is a good time to remind ourselves that our words, actions, and support can truly make a difference in the lives of those who are facing the darkness of mental health challenges. We must acknowledge the pain that some individuals are silently enduring and let them know they are not alone. It's also a good time to share national and local resources in place to help those in crisis.
Richmond: Mental Health Resources That Can Help During Crisis
September is World Suicide Prevention Month and is a good time to remind ourselves that our words, actions, and support can truly make a difference in the lives of those who are facing the darkness of mental health challenges. We must acknowledge the pain that some individuals are silently enduring and let them know they are not alone. It's also a good time to share national and local resources in place to help those in crisis.
Atomic Americans: Citizens in a nuclear state. By Sarah E. Robey, Ithaca: Cornell University Press. 2022. Cloth, $49.95
BOOK REVIEW Atomic Americans: Citizens in a nuclear state. By Sarah E. Robey, Ithaca: Cornell University Press. 2022. Cloth, $49.95 First published: 08 May 2023 No abstract is available for this article.
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 24, 2023 – Below are the statistics presented at the Airport Authority Board Meeting today. • Passengers were down 4% in December 2022 over December 2021 and up 25% year to date. Passengers for December 2022 vs. 2019 were down 28%. • Cargo was down 14% in December 2022 over December 2021 and up 2% year to date. Cargo for December 2022 vs. 2019 was up 36%.
9 questions with Greenville, SC brewery owner + entrepreneur Nate Tomforde
This piece is part of our GVLtoday Q+A series. It’s no secret Greenville has a great craft beer scene. We were even named one of the “20 Best Beer Towns” by TravelMag. In honor of #DrinkUpGreenville week, we’re talking with a mover + shaker in the craft beer community, Nate Tomforde.
TSA will no longer enforce the Mask Mandate Effective Immediately
The TSA will no longer require airport employees or patrons to wear a face covering or face mask inside the airport terminal or on airport operated ground transportation. “Face coverings and face masks are now optional inside the airport terminal,” said Kevin Baker, the airport’s executive director.
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Issues Annual Call to Artists
Piedmont Triad, N.C. – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is now opening the 2022 search for artists with a call for two-dimensional paintings, photographs, mixed media, small, three-dimensional sculpture, and large outdoor sculpture. This request is open to all artists in the State of North Carolina and southern Virginia Counties who border the Piedmont Triad (see list below).
PTI offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment Sessions On-Site
Piedmont Triad, N.C. – Piedmont Triad International Airport will offer TSA PreCheck® enrollment sessions on-site from March 7 through 11, providing a convenient opportunity for air travelers to take part in the popular program. The sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The airport is located at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway in Greensboro. The screenings will be held on the arrival level American side in the Winston Salem Room.
Chickamauga Georgia Chili Cook-Off & Street Fair Coming November 13
Downtown Chickamauga will welcome Chilimauga to its streets on November 13 from 10am – 4pm. This family-friendly outdoor chili cook-off and street fair, produced by the Gordon Lee Band Boosters and benefiting the Gordon Lee Marching Trojan Band, will include delicious foods, musical entertainment, craft fair and competition too. Chili Cook-Off You are the judge! Ten-dollar general admission tickets allow you to be the judge and covers chili tasting and voting.
Coronavirus Chronicles: Stephanie Freeman
Written and Contributed By Stephanie Freeman My name is Stephanie. I am a people person, serial hugger, and a germaphobe. I can greet you with a hardy full body hug, but bring me a drink with the straw already in the glass and we have a problem. Where’s the protective paper covering? Side-eye-frown-blink-blink-stifled cuss word. Trying to be both people person and germaphobe can sometimes feel like I am walking a tightrope wearing flip-flops. Looking down at the ground below, afraid to fall.
Visual-Based Social Norms, Distance-Related Human–Wildlife Interactions, and Viewing Devices in Parks and Protected Areas
Home > Journals > HWI > Vol. 14 (2020) > Iss. 1 Authors Stephanie Freeman, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow Zachary D. Miller, Utah State UniversityFollow B. Derrick Taff, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Abstract Distance-related human–wildlife conflict presents a serious challenge in parks and protected areas across the world.
The 45 Things You Absolutely Need To Do At University Of Wisconsin Before You Graduate
College is, without a doubt, the most carefree and ridiculously fun four years of your life. As a sad graduate, let me tell you: take advantage of every opportunity your campus has to offer. There’s nothing like that feeling when bitter reality starts to sink in and you realize that it’s almost over. The best four years of your life are coming to an end. The panic sets in. O.M.G I still haven’t been to Picnic Point?!?!! Not to worry.
October programs help figure out what’s normal with memory loss
Just as our bodies change as we get older, the brain also experiences changes, which may result in some decline in memory and thinking abilities. Mild forgetfulness doesn’t usually affect your daily life or your ability to live independently. But it is important to know the difference between what is normal and what is a serious memory problem. Memory loss might be more serious than mild forgetfulness when it interferes with everyday activities such as work or your social life.
MLB, Tampa Bay Rays leak 2015 Rolling Stones concert tour dates; schedule includes stop in Orlando
TAMPA - Tuesday, the Rolling Stones were to announce dates and cities for a concert tour this summer, but Major League Baseball, and the Tampa Bay Rays stole their thunder in an online advertisement. It's a big-time oops for the Rolling Stones. Later this morning we were supposed to find out if the iconic group was going to play in Tampa or Orlando this summer.
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Investing In Youth Today, Improving Conditions Tomorrow
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