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Live Oak teachers say education funding reform cant wait
2025-04-11 22:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
LIVE OAK The kids are still all right, but the system that supports their education is buckling and needs reform. And it cant wait.That was the message delivered by almost 90 concerned teachers, parents and students on the corners of 17th Avenue and Capitola Road in Live Oak Wednesday, who rallied in defense of local educators as threatening winds at the federal level grow stronger. The event was organized by the Live Oak Elementary Teachers Association, and it is a local manifestation of the We Cant Wait campaign launched by the California Teachers Association that represents 77,000 teachers in 32 districts across the state.In a reflection of the broader statewide campaign, the main thrust of the unions local demonstration was to say loudly that resources for teachers and the students they serve are rapidly dwindling, and that education leaders need to rethink funding strategies because the status quo wont be enough for a passing grade.Teachers use their humor and whimsy to cr...
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Donald Trump's tariffs could send prices of six everyday items soar
2025-04-11 18:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Donald Trump has slapped extensive tariffs on all goods imported to the US, a decision that could see prices soar for UK consumers on everyday items. The US president announced on Wednesday the imposition of taxes on imports from every country worldwide, effective immediately as part of his 'Liberation Day' event, with British-imported goods incurring a new 10% charge. Meanwhile, Downing Street has not yet declared any retaliatory tariffs on US products. Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed MPs in the Commons on Wednesday, stating his government would maintain a "calm, pragmatic approach" and emphasised the importance of "keeping our feet on the ground." American consumers have been cautioned to expect higher prices due to the mounting cost of importing goods a situation that also signals potential global price hikes, suggesting inflationary effects may be felt over here too. Looking at some of the day-to-day items likely to be impacted by the newly imposed tariffs, we are particula...
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RecipeTin Eats said it was Australias best Korean fried chicken. So why is it closing?
2025-04-11 18:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
AdvertisementEating outRestaurant newsWhen this fine-dining chef turned to fried chicken, the results were so good customers were grabbing at each other and yelling for a table. Find out where, and when, you can expect more.Bianca HrovatApril 3, 2025, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.Save this article for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.When best-selling cookbook author and RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi declared, hand on heart, that Joy Korean Fried Chicken made the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken shed ever eaten in Australia, the Chippendale takeaway shop became an instant sensation. By 11am that morning, people started to queue outside, and by noon, I couldnt see the end of the line, says chef-owner Kay Hwang, who operates the kitchen alone. We served more than 150 people, ran out of chicken and couldnt open for dinner....
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