Zaki put it this way, “Optimism is us telling our kids, don’t worry, honey, it’s going to be fine. First, we can’t guarantee that because we don’t know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our kids on the sidelines observing helplessly as they see things that might be difficult or harmful.” In contrast, hope is telling our kids, ‘“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but you can make a difference.’” The Connection Between Curiosity, Hope and Data According to surveys cited by Zaki, the majority of parents believe that teaching kids that “the world is dangerous and competitive”…
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — St. Vincent’s, Calvary Day and Savannah Christian advanced to the second round of the 2024-2025 GHSA Private State Volleyball Championship on Oct. 16. St. Vincent’s played a familiar foe in Savannah Country Day. This was the third meeting between the two schools. St. Vincent’s won the first two contests. The Saints would win again in the playoffs in straight sets. St. Vincent’s will travel to Providence Christian on Oct. 19 for the second round. Calvary Day had a tough time with Heritage Christian. The Lady Cavaliers needed five sets to advance to the next round. Heritage…
SAVANNAH, Ga, (WSAV)—On Sunday, Nov. 3, Daylight Savings Time (DST) will end for Georgians at 2 a.m. Going back to colder mornings and less light in the evening can be a tough time for anyone. The Sleep Foundation said that the end of DST may not disrupt sleep as much, but it can still interfere with your schedule, sleep habits and daylight exposure. Our internal body clocks, known as circadian rhythms, are highly sensitive to changes in light and darkness, according to Psychology Today. They also said that circadian rhythms can influence every part of our bodies from our sleep-wake cycle and…
Five people were displaced from their home Wednesday, Oct. 16, after a fire on Jordan Drive in Gainesville, according to authorities. Source link
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Liberty County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.19 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of diesel in cities within Liberty County was $3.43 per gallon. Of the 51 reported gas stations in cities within Liberty County, four offer diesel. The average reported price of diesel in Georgia was $3.23, compared to $3.39 the week…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by local Republicans Wednesday. It invalidates recent election rule changes passed by the Georgia State Election Board. Two of the major changes that were invalidated in light of this decision are that ballots will no longer have to be hand counted, and an undefined “reasonable inquiry” into election results before certification will no longer be an option. The decision came just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox. In recent weeks, the Republican majority on the State Election Board passed the…
Source: Mindy Small / Getty In case you missed the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards we’ve got you covered with all the big winners from the action-packed night. Last night BET aired the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards that went down earlier in October inside Drais nightclub in Las Vegas. Fat Joe hosted the 17th annual Award Show, he also accepted most of the Awards as most winners were not in attendance. Kendrick Lamar dominated the evening taking home 8 Awards after receiving 11 nominations. Megan Thee Stallion tied with King Kendrick taking home 8 of her 12 nominations. Travis Scott was…
This year’s edition of Moonshot, TechCabal’s flagship tech conference, was bigger and better than ever. The sold-out tech conference attracted more than 3,000 attendees – investors, founders, business leaders, regulators, policymakers, operators, and tech enthusiasts from across Africa’s tech ecosystem. The CEO of Big Cabal Media (the parent company of TechCabal), Tomiwa Aladekomo, said, “This year at Moonshot, the builders and innovators are coming together to transform Africa’s challenges into solutions that can be exported to the world.” What is Moonshot Now in its second year, Moonshot is one of Africa’s largest and most established venture conferences. The jam-packed two-day…
Why Students Are Choosing H.B.C.U.s: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’ Once the primary means for Black Americans to get a college education, Historically Black Colleges, and Universities (HBCUs), now account for just 9 percent of such students, while 91 percent are enrolled in predominantly white institutions (PWIs). But HBCUs, long bastions of Black excellence, are increasingly becoming the first choice for some of the nation’s most sought-after black talent. This finding is reported in a New York Times article published June 11, 2022, Why Students are Choosing HBCUs: ‘4 Years Being Seen as Family’. The article reports interviews with…
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — The high school football teams of Bradwell Institute and Liberty County lost Tuesday night varsity matchups stemming from schedule changes because of Hurricane Helene. Bradwell Institute hosted Greenbrier out of the Augusta area. Greenbrier led 17-8 at the break. They added a field goal and a touchdown in the third quarter to extend their lead to 27-8. The final score was 34-22. Bradwell has now dropped five straight contests. Later this week, Bradwell Institute will be back on the field as they face South Effingham. In Brooklet, Liberty County was on the road facing Southeast Bulloch.…