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By: Karla Phillips, Policy Director for Next Generation Learning at ExcelinEd & Travis Pillow, Senior Fellow at the Center on Reinventing Public Education
Recent headlines have said it loud and proud: Unemployment is at a 50-year low, and it might drop a lot further.
This is good news, for sure. But while more and more jobs are created, we can’t shake the fact that not everyone is benefiting from this boom.
Unsurprisingly, the Brookings Institution has found that the out-of-work population is “disproportionately disadvantaged, with lower levels of education, limited English proficiency, higher levels of disability and limited work experience.”
With unemployment at a historic low, is now the time to focus on those who have been historically underemployed? For the sake of Karla’s daughter, we hope so. She has a disability, and in 2017 only 37 percent of adults with a disability in the U.S. were employed.
As our economy climbs closer to full employment, this is the perfect opportunity to make sure employers are able to take advantage of the talents individuals with disabilities have to offer. The responsibility to develop those talents lies with our education system.
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ATS do Brasil location surrounded by other successful company's first buildings of operation
ATS do Brasil wins water treatment bid for Vinhedo-based SANASA, a leading water treatment company serving the city of Campinas.
I know where our company will be in a few years and know how this work blesses the lives of many families here in Brazil. This is really true: Stewards of Humanity in all aspects.”
— Reinaldo Stelzer
MIDVALE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ATS do Brasil, a leading water treatment company located in Vinhedo, São Paulo is pleased to announce it has won the bid for SANASA, a prominent company that treats drinking water and wastewater to the city of Campinas. Included in the March 27 bid was an opportunity to provide SANASA with a 110-ton batch of PAC (polyaliminium chloride). The product is used as a flocculant in wastewater and potable water treatment and water purification.
ATS do Brasil’s Manager of Operations, Reinaldo Stelzer, oversaw the auction with key members of the team playing a part.
In the end, a team member and expert in public auctions won and came under the competitor's bid. “This is our first big sale for Brazil and winning the bid, even coming under competitors’ numbers, was great,” Stelzer said. ATS do Brasil began operations in 2017 and obtained a license to operate in the country in 2019. To conclude, Stelzer said, “I know where our company will be in a few years and know how this work blesses the lives of many families here in Brazil. This is really true: Stewards of Humanity in all aspects.”
Richard Allred, CEO of ATS, is thrilled with the news. “We are working closely with U.S.P. (Universidade de São Paulo) and developing protocols that are specific to the country of Brazil’s drinking water supply.” Allred first developed his love of Brazil and its people when he served as a missionary in Campinas, Sao Paulo for The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and thought it was great that the first sale for ATS do Brasil was in an area in which he served 27 years ago.
About ATS do Brasil
Created in 2017, ATS do Brasil is a leading water treatment company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATS Innova, a U.S. based company, which expanded operations into the country. Located in Vinhedo, SP, ATS do Brasil employs a talented team that has a mission that includes treating drinking, waste, and agricultural water, as well as lakes and rivers that have golden mussels that serve the communities of São Paulo and other areas in Brazil.
About SANASA
SANASA is a public water supply and sanitation company. Located in Campinas, SP, Brazil, they serve approximately 1.1 million residents with a mission to contribute to the quality of life for the population of Campinas, with a goal of meeting present and future basic sanitation needs; planning and promotion of actions for municipal environmental sanitation; participate in sanitation-related activities in national and international scope, and develop actions focused on social and environmental responsibility.
For more information:
ATS ATS do Brasil
Richard Allred Reinaldo Stelzer
801.255.5336 +55 (19) 3876 4075
media@ATSSmartSolutions.com reinaldo.stelzer@ATSSmartSolutions.com
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While some may want to replace the Utah State flag, John Hartvigsen, a local vexillological scholar, responds with a strong defense of Utah’s current flag.
Utah is a Great State and deserves a Great State Flag, and it has one.”
— John Hartvigsen
SANDY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hartvigsen just returned from the 28th International Congress of Vexillology in San Antonio, Texas where he delivered a scholarly paper arguing that state flags have become targets of flag redesign activists encouraged by internet populism.
In his presentation, Hartvigsen, decried current flag redesign efforts that rank flags according to self-selecting polls that pronounce individual flags as “Bad Flags” because they appear too low on a list. Derogatory descriptions like Seal On a Bedsheet (S.O.B.) describe flags to create attention and attract the media; however, buzz words like “Bad Flag” and “S.O.B.” are offensive and hide design themes behind glib sound bites.
The aesthetics of whether a flag’s design is liked or disliked is a matter of individual perception. In truth beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and any flag will have its promoters and critics. Care must be taken to not just listen to the loudest voices.
The Utah State flag deserves careful and thoughtful consideration. A few points are briefly listed below.
Utah’s State flag—
• Reflects Utah’s rich history, culture, values and peoples
• Is recognized by Utah’s well-known emblem, the Beehive
The beehive is Utah’s preeminent symbol. Utah is the Beehive State and the image is found throughout the state. The beehive represents not only the Mormon Pioneers but later groups of settlers who formed their own beehive communities when they arrived in the state. Six arrows, the state’s name and the sego lilies symbolize six native tribes who have made Utah their home before later settlers arrived. The flags and bald eagle represent Utah’s celebration at the end of the struggle for statehood, when Utah’s star rose to join the other stars in the national union.
Utah’s State flag would be expensive and difficult to replace—
• Displayed by countess businesses throughout Utah
• Displayed at state and local government sites, buildings & offices
• Displayed in Utah’s school, colleges and universities
• Pictured in countless reference works
• Pictured in countess Internet sites
Designing a flag properly would require buy in by residents throughout the state and not just a vocal group. The process of designing a flag is long and involved if it is done correctly. Gaining approval through legislative action is difficult especially when there is strong dissent.
An approved new flag design would be costly, especially if the pattern is markedly different. The changeover period would last years and would never be universally successful. While outdoor flags are replaced as they wear out, indoor flags remain not replaced many years later. Printed reference works and internet sites include outdated information despite available updates.
Utah is a Great State and deserves a Great State Flag, and it has one. Just view the flag display in the Utah Capitol’s Gold Room, it is apparent that the Stars & Stripes together with the Utah State flag create an impressive and beautiful display, which give media a welcome backdrop.
Contact information:
John Hartvigsen, FF
jhartvigsen@yahoo.com
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Phaze Concrete has seen its share of residential yards, but these three home oasis ideas are easy, cheap, and awesome!
CEDAR CITY, UTAH, USA, July 23, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Home is a sanctuary. For many people, a home is a representation of the people who live there. It is usually easy to identify the type of people living in the home, without even entering it. For instance, is it a family, is it an elderly couple, or a bachelor's pad? Regardless of your home status, most people want their yard to be their very own outdoor oasis. That can mean flowers, a pool, or a useful extension of their home.
Phaze Concrete showcases three of the most affordable and simple outdoor oasis ideas they have come across throughout their projects.
Game boards
Chess and checkerboards are a great way to make your outdoor oasis fun and inviting. This can be done strategically with just glass, pavers, or another form of décor. Whether or not you play with the game board or just use it for a unique outdoor piece is up to you. Regardless, there are a few different ways to add players to specific games.
However, even if you do not add players, it is still an awesome addition to your yard.
Movie Theater
Creating a DIY movie theater is the perfect way to attract friends to hang out longer. Using some plywood and a sheet, it is easy to create a customized screen. Add a low-cost projector, along with some popcorn are you are ready to go.
While this is a feature that is not exactly décor, it is certainly an inexpensive way to offer some outdoor entertainment. Whether you are hosting a kids’ party or a last-minute get-together with friends, this is sure to be a Blockbuster hit.
Large Outdoor Rug
While a rug might not seem like much, it can be the foundation of many outdoor oasis options. A large outdoor rug sets up the centerpiece of a gathering area. You can place furniture in this area, or simply use it to space the area out. (After all, not everyone likes to walk around on grass, pavers or rocks.) Having a large outdoor rug placed in a spot in the yard offers a more homely appearance. Plus, it offers direction on where guests can sit or otherwise gather to socialize.
A rug poses as a good socialization spot because it is welcoming. It also indicates that a gathering of people will be away from other activities such as cooking and playing. People feel more comfortable with a tangible idea of where to sit, relax, and talk to others. This is especially true during functions, where the host might not be able to give undivided attention to every guest.
In summation, Phaze Concrete wants all its clients to have a structure and a yard they are proud of. These are the most efficient home oasis ideas that the company has come across. Try a few of them out today to transform your yard into the outside sanctuary of your dreams.
Caroline Hunter
Web Presence, LLC
+1 786-233-8220
email us here
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Utah has the highest rate of skin cancer in the country with 41.2 new cases per 100,000 people, which ranks Utah 1st in the country. QuoteWizard compiled Melanoma cases for Utah from the CDC and found:
Read more about the research and findings here: https://quotewizard.com/news/posts/skin-cancer-rates-by-state
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APRIL - JUNE 2019 QUARTERLY MILK PRODUCTION MOUNTAIN REGION HIGHLIGHTS
Arizona dairy herds produced 1.24 billion pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, down 5.0 percent from the previous year.
Colorado dairy herds produced 1.21 billion pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, up 4.9 percent from the previous year.
Montana dairy herds produced 65.0 million pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, down 7.1 percent from the previous year.
New Mexico dairy herds produced 2.10 billion pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, down 2.6 percent from the previous year.
Utah dairy herds produced 579.0 million pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, down 2.9 percent from the previous year.
Wyoming dairy herds produced 36.5 million pounds of milk during the April - June quarter, up 2.0 percent from the previous year. UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Milk production in the United States during the April - June quarter totaled 55.8 billion pounds, down 0.1 percent from the April - June quarter last year.
Mountain Region Quarterly Milk Production by State and United States: April - June 2019
State
Quarterly Milk Production Change From 2018 201 8 2019 1 million pounds million pounds percent Arizona .........................................
Colorado .......................................
Montana ........................................
New Mexico ..................................
Utah ..............................................
Wyoming ......................................
United States ................................
1,307.0 1,152.0 70.0 2,157.0 596.00 35.8
55,831.0
1,242.0 1,208.0 65.0 2,100.0 579.0 36.5
55,752.0
-5.0 4.9 -7.1 -2.6 -2.9 2.0
-0.1
- Represents less than 0.5% 1 Preliminary For complete results of the Milk Production report go to www.nass.usda.gov
