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Penn State students who decide not to drink explain why they don’t ‘need alcohol to have fun’ | University Park Campus News

Penn State student Keaton Zang says he doesn’t drink alcohol because of genetics. His family is predisposed to alcoholism and he has stated that he would rather not risk becoming an alcoholic himself. However, Zang (junior-computer scientist) said he doesn’t mind being around people who drink and is often the …

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Bucknell welcomes the new dean of the College of Engineering | News

LEWISBURG — Bucknell University has hired Brad Putman as Dean Richard E. Garman of the College of Engineering following a nationwide search. Putman will start at Bucknell on July 1. Putman has served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences since …

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At $475,000, this is no average culvert project

MOUNT DESERT — It will cost up to $475,000 to replace two old, inadequate culverts that carry water from Denning Creek under Beech Hill Cross Road. Director of Public Works Tony Smith described the existing culverts as “woefully undersized and in very poor condition”. “These conditions contribute to flooding, pavement …

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Engineers’ research begins to look flimsy as retractions increase – Retraction Watch

A group of structural engineering researchers based in Iran have lost at least five papers for problems with data – and a data sleuth says more appear flimsy too. Four of the articles appeared in Construction and building materials between 2018 and 2020 and were written by a changing cast …

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Warren Loy Fisk | Local

RAPID CITY – Warren was born on September 4, 1938 to Margaret (Peg) and Loy Fisk. He died on March 2, 2022. He was the youngest of three children. Her early childhood was spent in Nebraska City, NE. His father was originally a motorboat operator turned surveyor for the US …

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Construction 138: January National Construction Market Data

The author is an analyst at NH Investment & Securities. He can be contacted at [email protected]. — Ed. January 2022 data shows yy increases for domestic construction orders and the value of construction completed. Overall, domestic construction orders rose 6%, with non-housing and civil engineering orders offsetting the slowdown in …

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Hirings and promotions SC | Business

Architecture Tammy Griffin joined Architecture Liollio as an administrative assistant. She has 19 years of experience as a paralegal. Banking Blake Dressler was promoted to president of the Charleston market at First trusted bank. Previously, he was senior vice president and senior commercial lender. He has over 13 years of …

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South West Tram Green Line Extension Water Main Break Draws More Criticism After Water Main Breaks | Minnesota

(The Center Square) – Met Council South West Tram Green Line Extension encountered more problems. FOX 9 reported Residents of condos in Calhoun Isles in southwest Minneapolis discovered on Sunday that a water main serving the Kenilworth Tunnel construction site had failed, resulting in flooding in their basement parking lot. …

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Keltbray engineering manager joins Barhale

Mills spent six years at Keltbray where he worked with current Barhale Managing Director Martin Brown and now joins Barhale’s Board of Directors in his new role as Director of Engineering. He will be joined on the board by Andy Dodman who has been promoted to director of health, safety, …

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Scuttlebut 2/22 | Fire station

The Hall of Flame celebrates its 60th anniversary Billing itself as “the largest firefighting museum in the world,” the Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix celebrated its 60and anniversary in December 2021. The Hall’s five galleries feature thousands of artifacts, including more than 130 wheeled vehicles depicting the profession of …

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Business People – February 12, 2022 | Bismarck-Mandan Economic News

BPS announces new directors Four elementary schools in Bismarck will have new principals for the 2022-23 school year, according to Bismarck Public Schools. Marcia Dorrheim will hold the position at Sunrise Elementary. She has been an educator for almost 20 years and has worked for BPS since 2015. Melissa hurt …

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Canandaigua students plan fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

CANANDAIGUA — One of Lynsie Coccia’s best friends had leukemia when she was eight years old and now, seven years later, she is cancer free. Sam Orcutt’s family has had a number of cancer diagnoses over the past year. These are two reasons the seniors of Canandaigua Academy are teaming …

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Scientists from Pusan ​​National University improve

image: A coating material based on methylene blue dye could ensure high performance in these batteries, according to a new study see Following Credit: Pusan ​​National University Many emerging sustainable energy technologies, such as grid-scale energy storage systems and electric cars, require high-performance rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIB) …

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Growing use in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction and geology is driving industry growth across the globe – Cleveland Sports Zone

[131 Pages Report] Geotechnical Deformation Monitoring Devices Market Overview 2022 Deformation monitoring (also called deformation study) is the systematic measurement and tracking of the alteration of shape or dimensions of an object as a result of stresses induced by applied loads. Deformation monitoring is a major part of recording …

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Home Minister in Town – Star of Mysore

Regrets the presence of certain black sheep to tarnish the image of the Police Passing Out Parade of the 45th Group of PSI (Civil) held at KPA Mysore/Mysore: The fainting parade of the 45th group of trainee police sub-inspectors (civilians) of the Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) took place at KPA …

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News desk | ILLINOIS

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Five professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been named scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Since an in-person celebration was not possible a year ago due to COVID-19 precautions, a gathering in honor of two years of Urbana campus scholars …

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Architecture studies: establishing a new form of architect

Architecture studies: establishing a new form of architect Architecture workshop. Image © Aitor Estevez To share To share Facebook Twitter pinterest WhatsApp To post Or https://www.archdaily.com/975903/architectural-studies-establishing-a-new-form-of-architect What are architectural studies? A controversial method of architectural study, the subject encompasses all elements of architectural education for in-depth understanding but does not …

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The Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven projects

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania – The Penn State Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) recently announced the results of its second seed funding competition, awarding more than $96,000 to advance seven interdisciplinary research projects featuring researchers of 11 colleges and institutes. Each proposal was evaluated for its link to the …

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Why Study Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies?

As the world begins to change, more and more students are focusing on the future. For many, this means exploring the fields of sustainability and environmental science. Sustainability means that we meet our needs today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. As the world begins to …

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West Hartford Announces Appointment of Director of Community Development – We-Ha

Duane Martin has been officially named Director of Community Development for the City of West Hartford. By Ronni Newton Duane Martin, who served as the acting director of the West Hartford Community Development Department, has been permanently appointed to the position of director effective Jan. 30, 2022, City Manager Matt …

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Tonga suffers major damage to homes and water: local sources

View of Nomuka, Tonga, taken on January 17, 2022. Photo: CFP Five days after the volcanic eruption, Tonga remains largely out of contact with the outside world, except for satellite phone services. The volcanic ash fall has contaminated local fresh water, which depends on rainwater harvesting reservoirs, and the tsunami …

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Geotechnical Services Market Latest Advances and Business Opportunities 2021-2030

Allied Market Research Geotechnical Services Market by Type and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast by 2030 PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, Jan. 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global geotechnical services market is expected to reach $3.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% by 2021 to 2030. The …

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GATE 2022 Admission Card Released; Check exam dates, paper model, syllabus

GATE 2022 will be held on February 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2022 Image credit: shutterstock.com New Delhi: GATE 2022 admission card: The admission card for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2022) has been released. Students who will appear in the GATE 2022 can download the hall ticket …

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Drafting Services Industry Insights Shows the Benefits of Growing Demand for CAD Services

Global Copywriting Services Market Report 2022 – Global Market Size, Trends and Forecast 2022 – 2026 The Business Research Company Global Writing Services Market Report 2022 – Global Market Size, Trends and Forecast 2022-2026 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ – Rising demand for computer aided design (CAD) …

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Frank Dale Christensen | Obituary

June 26, 1934 – December 14, 2021 Frank Dale Christensen passed away on December 14 at Prestige West Hills Senior Living with a loving family and caregivers by his bedside. Frank was born on June 26, 1934 to parents Fred and Anna (Moser) Christensen in Coquille. He was very proud …

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A long-awaited call leads to a real connection

One Saturday in June 2018, Vaibhavi Kamat, then a senior in the state of North Carolina, took a seat at a busy table at Darbar Indian Cuisine, a Manhattan restaurant. Soon she was talking to Jaideep Rao, then a rising senior at the University of Mississippi. Ms. Kamat and Mr. …

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DVIDS – News – Ammunition troops are a vital but often forgotten part of the air-to-air refueling world

An often overlooked specialty in the refueling community is the Ammunition Systems Specialist, colloquially known as “Ammunition Troops” throughout the Air Force. Although Ammunition Specialists are generally not considered when it comes to the air-to-air refueling mission, they play a vital role within the unit that can easily go unnoticed. …

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NIT Warangal increases doctoral places from this year

Hyderabad: The Warangal National Institute of Technology (NIT-W) has increased the number of doctoral places from 150 to 200 for the 2021-22 academic year. The institute will offer full-time and part-time doctoral programs in 13 departments, including civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic and communications engineering, metallurgical and materials …

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Garrett Foster Obituary (1977 – 2021) – Knoxville, TN

Garrett foster July 16, 1977 – December 19, 2021 Garrett Ottenfeld Foster, 44, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Garrett was born July 16, 1977. He was raised in Bristol, Tennessee. He was a veteran Eagle …

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How the construction industry blocked better tornado protection

Even as the pressure to demand safe rooms in a wide range of buildings fizzled out, engineers were working on an even bigger goal: to change the way buildings are designed and constructed in tornado zones, to survive them all. storms, except the most violent. Designing a structure to withstand …

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Herbert Fishman Obituary (2021) – Hartford, Connecticut

On December 19, 2021, Herbert B. Fishman, 93, passed away after a valiant 17-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Herb was born July 30, 1928 in Hartford, Connecticut. He lived in West Hartford, attended Hall High School, and received two degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering …

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Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner Balram – The New Indian Express

Express news service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The saying “you never stop learning” is true in letter and spirit for Thiruvananthapuram Town Police Commissioner Balram Kumar Upadhyay. The avid learner will soon add another feather to his cap as he has laid eyes on an MTech degree. A BTech graduate in civil engineering, …

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New study reveals real reason for Millennium Bridge sway

A new study by an international team of engineers and mathematicians, led by Georgia State University and the University of Bristol, has uncovered the true cause of the infamous “oscillation” of London’s Millennium Bridge. The pedestrian crossing over the Thames between Tate Modern and St Paul’s Cathedral opened in June …

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National Botanic Garden of Wales wins second major prize in civil engineering

The Regency Restoration Project, National Botanic Garden of Wales, won the top 2021 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE Wales Cymru) Awards. This is in addition to the ICE People’s Choice Award won earlier this fall. While the top prize was voted on by the public, that award is judged by …

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Penn State Students ‘Wish’ For More Break Time After Thanksgiving Vacation | University park campus news

The Thanksgiving break is designed to give Penn State students some free time for schoolwork and allow people to enjoy the vacations with their families. However, many said they felt the week didn’t give them enough time to relax before returning for the Finals. Some institutions such as Stanford have …

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Company-X renews and rebuilds Magnetize applications on AWS

Briana Christey. Credit: Supplied Hamilton-based Company-X rebuilt and streamlined the Magnetize tracking and planning app and moved it from the office to the cloud. The six-month overhaul and rebuild project, assisted by a recommendation from The Instillery, has enabled Pukekohe-based Magnetize to launch new business management software that makes it …

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Fred. Olsen Renewables and Vattenfall Support Future Scottish Renewable Engineers

A ScotWind partnership, including Fred. Olsen Renewables and Vattenfall, announced the creation of a Future Leaders Fund to help students at the University of the Highlands and Islands to study in the fields of civil engineering and energy engineering, providing a career path in the Highlands, Scotland. , and the …

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People and companies: December 1

Dempsey cancer care center has new chief at the helm A woman with more than a quarter of a century of experience in the public, private and social sectors has been chosen as the new CEO and President of the Dempsey Center. Valentino Cara Valentino is a Certified Executive Coach …

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Virgil Abloh, the creative genius whose vision of fashion has transcended borders and crossed art, has died at 41

The great master of art, fashion and design, Virgil Abloh, has died at the age of 41. The founder of Off-White and head of menswear at Louis Vuitton died on November 28 after a low-key battle with a rare form of cancer. A leader in many fields, Alboh has been …

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Obituary Dean Franz (1960 – 2021) – Marysville, WA

Dean Rocky Franz, 61, of Lake Stevens, Washington died on November 14, 2021.He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Monday April 4, 1960. Dean graduated from Cedar Lake Academy and received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Walla Walla University. On Sunday December 16, 1984, Dean married …

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Loughborough University joins the Smart Construction Network

Loughborough School of Architecture, Construction and Civil Engineering became the latest member of the Smart Construction Network (SCN). The SCN is made up of academic institutions, R&D organizations, industrial centers and commercial organizations, and aspires to be the channel through which expert knowledge, innovative ideas and best practices can be …

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SSC JE Paper II 2019 Results Announced, 2,890 Candidates Qualify for Document Verification Cycle

The Personnel Selection Commission (SSC) declared the results of the junior engineer examination (civil, mechanical, electrical and quantity survey and contracts), 2019. In total, 2890 candidates were selected to sit for the verification of documents. Applicants can view the result notice on -ssc.nic.in “The scores of qualified / unqualified applicants …

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Clackamas Community College: Wade Hathhorn appointed to CCC Board of Directors

18 November 2021, 08:48 OREGON CITY – Wade Hathhorn, from Oak Grove, has joined the education council at Clackamas Community College. He was sworn in at the regular Board of Education meeting on November 17. He occupies the post left vacant by the resignation of Dave Hunt, representing the Gladstone …

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ORITE meets infrastructure needs through thermoplastic research

Posted: November 17, 2021 Author: Staff reports Ohio University’s Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE) recently collaborated with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) on a study that evaluated the performance of pipes created from recycled plastic. ORITE conducted a year-long experiment in which the pipes …

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GAF begins commercial production at the fourth polyiso insulation manufacturing site

PARSIPPANY, NJ, November 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – GAF today announced that it has expanded its commercial roofing business with the start of production at the company’s fourth polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation manufacturing facility for its EnergyGuardâ„¢ product line. Strategically located in New Colombia, Pennsylvania, this new facility allows GAF …

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John (Jack) Rudolph Erdody, 76

WILMINGTON – John (Jack) Rudolph Erdody, 76, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Jack was born May 2, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of the late Zoltan and Elsie Erdody, and raised …

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Budget reaction: uncertainty for HS2 and NPR causes “untold damage” as wait for integrated rail plan continues

The lingering uncertainty around the country’s major rail infrastructure projects is already causing “untold damage”, senior officials in the UK’s infrastructure and engineering industry have told the government following the release of the budget. The much anticipated Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) has been delayed again, having long been reserved for …

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Signing of a contract for the first phase of the Edenderry Inner Relief Road project

Joséphine Lee, staff officer; Ciaran Garry, MD Tower Civil Engineering; Sharon Kennedy, Regional Director Edenderry MD; Councilor Liam Quinn, Caothaoirleach Edenderry MD; Tom Shanahan, Director of Transportation OCC; Anna-Marie Delaney, Executive Director of Offaly County Council; & Mark Mahon, District Engineer, Edenderry MD. Posted: Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 13:47 Last …

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North Texas Businesses Make Newsweek List of America’s Top 100 Most Valuable Workplaces ”Dallas Breaks New Ground

Newsweek Magazine just released its first ranking of the most popular workplaces, and some Dallas-Fort Worth companies are on the list. “What we measure, critically, is what employees think about their organization,” Newsweek wrote in its introduction to the list. “After all, there is a big difference between workers who …

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Chazen Selects e-PlanREVIEW® and goPost ™ in Strategy to Advance Operations Through Improved Plan Review Processes | New

IRVINE, Calif., October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – e-PlanSoft â„¢, developer and provider of industry-leading cloud-based electronic plan review solutions, today announced that Chazen, a LaBella company has selected e-PlanREVIEW® and goPost â„¢ Public Portal (goPost) as its plan review and admissions solutions. Chazen chose e-PlanSoft solutions to equip …

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Iranian universities advance in THE 2022 ranking

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education 2022 World University Rankings by Subject has ranked 53 Iranian universities among the best institutions in the world. The ranking was announced by Times Higher Education (THE) in the results of its 2022 World University Rankings by Subject for Computer Science and Engineering, revealing …

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Comment: A new option for the headlight lens

The current 1950s beacon (left) and the original 1854 Fresnel lens in the Atlantic Museum cemetery By Aida Havel The following is a personal commentary from Aida Havel, Board Member of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, on the future restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse is undergoing restoration, …

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A 3.27 acre corner lot has been rezoned for an apartment development that will cover approximately 21.3 acres adjacent to Farley Middle School.

Featured Photo: Parker Associates architectural elevation drawings for Phase I of the Carver Ridge Apartments. Source: TDHCA Posted: 10-4-2021 by Art Benavidez Hutto (Williamson County) – A 3.27 acre corner lot has been rezoned for an apartment development that will cover approximately 21.3 acres adjacent to Farley College. Zimmerman Properties …

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Project engineer x2 job with Havant Borough Council

We are looking for experienced Civil Engineers to join our renowned Design and Implementation team. Working for a variety of public sector clients across Hampshire, we carry out a wide range of active travel programs, from identifying opportunities to feasibility, consultation, design and implementation stages. We also serve as an …

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Global Structural Health Monitoring Market Snapshot to 2027 – Increasing Investment in Infrastructure and Advances in Wireless Sensor Networks Driving Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – “Global Structural Health Surveillance Market to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Structural health monitoring is an important tool in the analysis, design and maintenance of modern civil engineering systems and structures. The main purpose of this system is to maintain the structure …

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New Materials Can Make Florida Condos More Durable

Unlike many diseases that plague aging humans, there are already remedies for the most common, serious, and costly threats to thousands of dilapidated buildings along the Florida coast. This is a disease that structural engineers call “concrete cancer”. Symptoms first appear as rusty columns or cracked balconies, a sign that …

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KYTC Launches Internship Program | New

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is leading the way for higher education students who want to gain paid and hands-on work experience and help build a stronger future workforce, according to a press release. The firm’s Minority Internship Program (MIP) provides professional development opportunities for minorities, women and others historically …

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