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How to feng shui your office for increased productivity

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that seeks to find balance and harmony. The philosophy uses the five main elements – wood, water, metal, earth, and fire. Applying the philosophy to your workspace may contribute to the success of your company. Here are some tips on how to Feng Shui your office for increased productivity. Wood Wood symbolizes growth and vitality. Use as much wooden furniture as possible and make sure it has curved edges because sharp edges are […]

todayNovember 5, 2020 48

National

Gray wolves stripped of federal endangered species protections

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday it was lifting endangered species protections for gray wolves in the United States, saying the 45-year recovery of U.S. wolves has "exceeded all conservation goals." U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt compared the success of wolves protected in regions of the country under the Endangered Species Act to that of the bald eagle. "Today's action reflects the Trump Administration's continued commitment to species conservation," said Bernhardt in a statement. "After […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 41

Science News

N.C. man sets up backyard camera, ‘accidentally’ films rare black coyote

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- A curious homeowner in Hendersonville, N.C. wanted to know about the happenings in the wooded area behind his property. Having heard urban legends about mysterious creatures walking the woods, the man thought it wouldn't hurt to place a camera in that direction. It would be hidden, but not overwhelmed by obstructions to block a clear view of the woods. That way, he would be able to see various kinds of wildlife appearing from the trees. Little did […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 112

East Central Illinois Region

Sources: Illinois Region 3 shutdown coming Sunday

CHICAGO (The Center Square) – Region 3 of Illinois under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 reopening plan will be joining most of the state with increased restrictions on bars and restaurants. Several sources confirm the mitigation measures prohibiting bars and restaurants from having indoor service would start Sunday morning at 12:01 a.m. Region 3 includes Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Greene, Hancock, Jersey, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, and Scott counties. West-central Illinois lawmakers and mayors gave Ezike […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 22

Life & Style

If your body suddenly jerks while trying to sleep, this is what it means

Our bodies are often very interesting things. They can inform us when something isn't quite right. One of these signals our body gives out is the occasional twitching. After a long day at work, you're ready for bed and would like to fall asleep. However, you have this sudden twitching interruption. You're likely wondering if there's something wrong. Fortunately, it's nothing to panic about. What is this and why does it happen when trying to sleep? Scientists call this twitching […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 50

World

Study: Future pandemics will be quicker, deadlier without change in strategy

BONN, Germany (UPI) -- International experts in a new scientific study warned on Thursday that pandemics like COVID-19 will emerge more often in the future unless more targeted efforts are made to control them. The 62-page assessment by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) says future pandemics will spread quicker, kill more people and cause greater economic damage than COVID-19 unless there's a "seismic shift" from reaction to prevention. Experts said while pandemics typically originate in diverse […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 73

National

Woman climbs barrier to take selfie with jaguar, critics want animal put down

Some people are desperate to be noticed. One woman proved that she was willing to risk her life after she allegedly climbed up and crossed a zoo barrier in Arizona so she would take a dangerous selfie with a jaguar. While the woman might have gotten a great picture during this incident in 2019, the big cat lashed out and attacked her, and now some people are calling for the zoo to put the animal down despite the woman has […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 15

In Your Home

Dad refuses to give up newborn son with Down syndrome to foster care after wife leaves both

The mother wanted to give the son to foster care, so the father decided to raise the baby with Down Syndrome on his own. The month of October is Down syndrome Awareness Month. People with Down syndrome face many challenges and many prejudices during their lives. If these children grow up in a happy and healthy family, they have every chance to live a normal life. Unfortunately, there's an abandonment of many babies born with this syndrome by their parents, […]

todayOctober 29, 2020 29

Business & Lifestyle

Building the home of the future: three things you need to know

In these uncertain times, we need to consider extreme weather and changing climate patterns when designing a home. We now live in a world where a better future is a remote possibility, and so we turn to our private spaces for peace and comfort. And if we want to build a home that will give us the peace of mind we need, we need to anticipate tomorrow's challenges. Building greener and more resilient homes can help mitigate some of the […]

todayOctober 27, 2020 80

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