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10/05/2026 · Fort White
The Two-Second Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not have to answer every request the moment it lands. One small pause can turn an automatic yes into a choice you actually mean.
Shakespeare’s Secret Weather Trick in Sonnet 18
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is one of poetry’s most famous openings—but the sonnet’s real surprise is that Shakespeare spends the poem arguing summer is not good enough. Here’s the small, brilliant turn that makes the whole thing last.
10/04/2026
The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Someone Is Five Undivided Minutes
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of granting another person reality. Her idea offers a sharp rebuke to the age of the half-listening phone check.
10/04/2026
The Country Runs on Deadlines, Except Congress
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while households absorb higher costs and companies wait for clearer rules. The quieter story involves the power grid, where artificial intelligence is creating a very old problem: too much demand and too little infrastructure.
10/04/2026
The Standing Ovation Has Become a Participation Trophy
Not every show needs to end with a roomful of people leaping to their feet like they’ve just witnessed the moon landing. Sometimes applause should be allowed to sit down.
10/04/2026
The Boring Fixes Are Winning
Ozone recovery, cloned ferrets, and free school meals give us three solid reasons to respect patient work. Good news rarely arrives with fireworks. It arrives with paperwork, freezer samples, and someone remembering to pack extra sandwiches.
10/05/2026
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The art of saving lives: Key Club's quarterly blood drive
The art of saving lives: Key Club’s quarterly blood drive – CHAT News Skip to Content Categories: Carousel Clubs The art of saving lives: Key Club’s quarterly blood drive Malia Nortelus and Alejandra Gomez Velasquez October 5, 2026 The members of Key Club stand in front of their sign presenting their blood drive. They all hold up thumbs ups showing how great this opportunity is. Gianna Padro Every year, 62% of individuals in the U.S. are eligible to donate blood, yet only 3% do, increasing the need for blood donations. Key Club allows students to participate in a blood drive and donate blood to those in need. Gathering in the River of Grass (ROG), students’ small donations make a crucial impact across South Florida. Organized by Key Club and OneBlood, a nonprofit community blood center that collects and provides life-saving blood to hundreds of hospitals, the ROG became a donation clinic, giving students service hours, pizza, and merch for donating blood. “I decided to donate because there are a lot of people who really need this blood,” junior Christian Rupin states. Once students turn 16, they can officially participate in the blood drive. These students play a crucial role in the medical industry, as their blood donations count for 10% of blood centers’ supply. Students were given the choice to either donate whole blood or platelets. Platelets are vital for cancer treatments, blood disorders, and organ transplants, while whole blood goes towards emergencies, trauma, and surgery. The processes differ in how long they take to draw, since platelets are more complex than whole blood. “It saves lives. It saved my life when I was born; I needed a transfusion. I’ve also had friends and family who needed one too,” Patricia Denham, supervisor for donor recruitment at OneBlood, notes. Donating to the community does not just benefit students through rewards, but it also pushes them out of their comfort zone to do greater good. Doing great deeds such as this builds a bond among students, connecting them through shared experiences. “High schoolers are the most important donors when it comes to blood drives. That’s why we come to these schools because students are the most willing to make a difference,” Patrick Sanchez, a OneBlood worker, remarks. As the blood drive reaches an end, students walk out of the ROG knowing that due to their bravery and patience, someone was able to live another day. Even though they may never know who received their blood donation, the feeling of helping another in need is enough. “I volunteer at hospitals, and I’ve really seen how far the blood could go, so it’s nice to see people my age working towards helping others and still believing that community matters,” senior Lorenzo Carvajal, Key Club President, mentions. A student lays with a blanket over her as she smiles for the picture. She sits there proud of her courage and selflessness for her ability to donate life-saving blood. One of the doctors apart of this blood drive gets the student ready to draw blood. This scene accentuates the work that goes into saving lives in South Florida. The student stares at his arm while the doctor sets him up. The doctor puts a smile on his face because of the bold and impactful atmosphere the student surrounds him with. Two students fill out the necessary information for the blood drive. Soon after, they will start donating, providing blood to those who need it while showcasing their courage. Two students smile for a photo while waiting to get their blood drawn. Their small donation will make a big impact. Students are seen in chairs drawing blood while squeezing a tool that makes the veins more visible. They both sit there happily knowing about the 3 lives they are about to save. Two students are seen drawing platelets while holding stress toys given from the blood drive. They both smile knowing that they are willingly impacting cancer patients. 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Rebid - Scrubber, Degasifier, and Membrane Services Contract
Rebid - Scrubber, Degasifier, and Membrane Services Contract | Tequesta, FL - Official Website Invitation to Bid No. ITB-UTIL 10-05-2026/JR-1 Scrubber, Degasifier, & Membrane Services Contract Sealed bids will only be accepted via DemandStar for the Scrubber, Degasifier, & Membrane Services Contract until 2:00 PM, local time, November 5, 2026, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened virtually on DemandStar and read. Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. The work generally consists of providing continuing maintenance, inspection, cleaning, troubleshooting, repair, rehabilitation, media replacement, component replacement, technical support, and related specialty services for the Village’s odor control scrubber systems, degasifier systems, reverse osmosis treatment systems, and associated equipment at the Village of Tequesta Water Treatment Plant. Services may include, but are not limited to, scheduled and as-needed inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency response, chemical cleaning, media replacement, packing replacement, vessel inspections, membrane-related services, blower maintenance, component replacement, performance testing, operational troubleshooting, technical recommendations, reporting, and other related services necessary to maintain, restore, or improve the operational performance of the covered systems. This Agreement shall be for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option for the Village to renew the Agreement for up to three (3) additional one-year renewal terms, subject to satisfactory performance, available funding, and mutual written agreement of the parties. The Village reserves the right to award contracts to one or more responsive and responsible Bidders. Any resulting contract shall be non-exclusive, and individual Work Orders may be assigned among awarded Contractors based on availability, applicable Contract pricing, relevant experience and expertise, and demonstrated performance during the Contract term. Bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded online at DemandStar or on the Village of Tequesta’s website. To schedule a site visit, please email Juan Rivas, Capital Improvement Project Manager, Utilities Department. Any questions regarding the specifications and solicitation process must be submitted in writing via email to Juan Rivas, Capital Improvements Project Manager. Questions and requests for clarification and additional information must be received before the deadline for submission of questions on October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. Pursuant to Section 2-355 of Palm Beach County Ordinance No. 2011-039, and the purchasing policies of the Village of Tequesta, all solicitations, once advertised, are under the “Cone of Silence” until the appropriate authority has approved an award recommendation, rejected all responses or some other action by the Village to end the selection process. This limits and requires documentation of communication between potential bidders and/or bidders on Village solicitations, the Village’s professional staff, and the Village Council members.
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