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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Amy Smith City council members heard a presentation Thursday on a wide-ranging food plan aimed at eliminating historical barriers to food access in Austin and Travis County. If all goes according to plan, the proposal will be sent back to the City Council for possible adoption on Aug. 29. The Travis County Commission is scheduled to hear about the plan on Aug. 8. The food plan grew out of a City Council resolution passed in June 2021 calling for the development of a five-year roadmap to ensure all residents have access to nutritious, affordable food. Travis…

While most of the pitching talk leading up to the MLB All-Star Game has been centered around Pirates rookie Paul Skenes and his start in the National League, Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller has been garnering attention in the American League.The 25-year-old threw the fastest pitch in All-Star Game history, helping the American League win 5-3.After Miller got Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte to fly out and struck out Shohei Ohtani, Phillies star Trea Turner came to bat. Miller threw a spectacular pitch to Turner that was the fastest in an All-Star Game since the pitch-tracking era began in…

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has hired Brian Storr as its new Chief Financial Officer and Rosina Garcia as its new Director of Education. Below is a press release about the museum’s latest additions. The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its dynamic team: Brian Storr, a seasoned finance professional, and Rosina Garcia, an innovative leader in education and research. Their extensive experience and dedication to community enrichment align perfectly with the Museum’s mission to inspire curiosity and stewardship of the natural world. Chief…

One According to the Meteorological Directorate’s assessment, the country will be partly cloudy in the southeast of Marmara, inside the Mediterranean Sea, in the north of Central Anatolia, inside the Black Sea and in the north of Eastern Anatolia. Localized showers and thunderstorms are expected in Anatolia and around Afyonkarahisar. Rainfall; locally heavy rains are expected in the areas around Artvin, Erzurum, Kars, Ardahan, Bolu, Cankiri and north of Ankara. Winds; strong northerly winds (40-60 km/h) are expected in southwestern Marmara and along the northern Aegean coast. 2 Temperature: Temperatures across the country are above the seasonal normal (3-7 degrees)…

I even forgot the name of my savings account.The representative allowance has ended.74% of representative and promotion expenses, which were set to be reduced by 25% under the savings circular, were spent in the first half of the year.The May notice stated that “representation and entertainment expenses will not be used unless necessary, except for international conferences and national holidays.” The draft budget made it clear that no savings were being applied to representation and promotional expenditures, which was announced with the following statement: “No meals or similar activities will be organized, no gifts will be given, and no payments…

Food aroma research sheds light on taste problems in space Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) July 17, 2024 Scientists at RMIT University have carried out pioneering research into food aromas that could explain why astronauts have a harder time tasting their food in space, leading to poor nutrition.The research, published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology, also has implications for improving the diet of isolated people, such as nursing home residents, by customising aromas to enhance the flavour of foods.Previous research has highlighted the important role that aroma plays in the flavour of food, and…

– Opinion – Brian Ronholm, Food Policy Director at Consumer Reports, and Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Affairs at the FDA We have both dedicated our careers to improving food safety and protecting the public. We have done so together at the height of federal government service, in consumer advocacy and in the private sector. That’s why we believe we are well placed to offer perspective on the need for better traceability capabilities throughout our food system. When a foodborne illness outbreak is detected, one of the most important tasks is to identify the food that…

In cases involving the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Listeria has overtaken Salmonella as the leading pathogen. The FSA received 1,837 food and feed safety incidents reported to it in England, Northern Ireland and Wales in 2023/24 – the lowest number for the past six years. Though the number of cases is declining, officials said they are dealing with more complicated cases and outbreaks that take longer to solve, such as glycerol found in counterfeit Wonka chocolates and slushie ice drinks. The main types of hazards include pathogenic microorganisms, allergens, food additives and flavorings, and inadequate controls. More than 300 incidents…

Pensions, which have been the focus of intense debate in recent times, are facing a significant increase within the scope of new tax regulations. The financial security of retirees will be strengthened by increasing the minimum pension to TL 12,500. The changes aim to significantly increase the salaries of millions of retirees and beneficiaries.The regulation increases the minimum monthly payment for retirees receiving old-age, disability and survivor pensions to TL 12,500. This decision will significantly improve the standard of living for low-wage retirees.How will it impact 16 million retirees?According to calculations, raising the minimum monthly salary to TL 12,500 for…

Today is Wednesday, July 17th, the 199th day of 2024. There are 167 days left this year. Today’s History Highlights: On July 17, 1955, after a year and $17 million in construction, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. The park attracted one million visitors in its first 10 weeks. This day too: In 1862, during the Civil War, Congress approved the Second Confiscation Act, declaring that all slaves who found refuge behind Union lines would be freed. In 1902, Willys Carrier created a series of designs that would become the world’s first modern air conditioning system. In 1918, Tsar Nicholas II…