Colleges and ECISD expand dual credit with $110K funding
Odessa College and ECISD officials announced about 110000 in funding for high school CollegeNOW dual credit students. Greg Williams said OC contributed 55000 with Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin matching to cover costs for participating students, including career and technical courses. The program aims to boost options for students and reduce dropout rates as community leaders praise the partnership.
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Odessa College
ECISD
Greg Williams
Workforce Solutions
Permian Basin Board
Willie Taylor
Workforce Solutions of
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Taylor
Workforce Solutions Board
Williams
Dents
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Mendez
H. T. Sanchez
Sanchez
Odessa
Permian
Roy Garcia
Odessa High
Greg Nelson
New Tech Odessa
Adrian Vega
Experts study how to get kids to eat healthy
In Denver experts taught school nutrition workers strategies to make healthy meals appealing under new federal guidelines. The talks urged treating lunch as part of the school day and motivating children to choose vegetables and fruits, with programs like parent volunteer food coaches guiding tastings.
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Denver
Kern Halls
Disney World
Orange
Florida
School Nutrition Association
Department of Agriculture
Barb Medhura
Hopkins
Minn
Confidence in U S economy slips to multi year low
Americans grow more pessimistic about the economy, with The Conference Board reporting the lowest consumer confidence since November 2011. Despite improving jobs and housing data, August readings show gains too small to ease fears, potentially affecting retail sales and voting behavior ahead of the November election.
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New York
Wal- Mart
White House
U.S
Conference Board
Alaska to Stockpile Food for Emergencies
Governor Sean Parnell announces plans to build emergency food warehouses in Anchorage and Fairbanks to feed up to 40 000 people for a week. Construction starts this fall with a total budget near 4 million dollars. Alaska Emergency Management Director John Madden says readiness is improving.
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Alaska
Sean Parnell
Parnell
Anchorage
Fairbanks
John Madden
Fondant prep and storage tips from a recipe page
Fondant from page 14 explains to use tick cooking spray or rub with a small amount of vegetable shortening. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and place in a plastic bag, squeezing out air. Store fondant in a cool place for three to four weeks. To cover a cake roll fondant to 1/4 inch, double over to transfer, spray cake with water or paint with piping gel, press to adhere, and buff with a fondant smoother for smooth results.
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