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10/04/2026 · Islamorada, Village of Islands
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
Red Lodge, Montana: The Road Trip That Climbs Into the Clouds
Start in a little Montana town, eat pancakes, then drive one of the most ridiculous roads in America straight into the mountains. Bring a jacket, even if it’s 80 degrees when you leave breakfast.
10/04/2026
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Gigantic Improv Comedy Show
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Expert Tour: Kachina Dolls and Spirituality in Native American Cultures
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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.
2026–2027 Business License Renewal
2026–2027 Business License Renewal • Wilton Manors, FL This year, the City of Wilton Manors is excited to share a new and easier way to renew your 2026–2027 license! With our updated Citizenserve platform, you can take care of everything—from submitting your application to making your payment—all in one simple online visit. We created this new process to help save you time, reduce mistakes, and make renewing your license as smooth and convenient as possible. Just follow the steps below to get started. Thanks for being part of our community — we can’t wait to help make your renewal experience better than ever! 1. Go to www.citizenserve.com/wiltonmanors and click on the Login button. 2. From the My Account page, click on RENEW A LICENSE 3. Fill out your renewal application. 4. Click on Make a Payment. 5. Fill out the payment form and submit.
BOCC Employee Policies and Info
BOCC Employee Policies and Info | Bay County, FL YOU ARE AN IMAGE MAKER As an employee of the Bay County Board of County Commissioners, your day-to-day contact with our residents will have a strong effect on the County’s image. We ask that you make a favorable impression by your sincere attitude, neat appearance, and efficient performance of your duties. A spirit of understanding and courtesy is essential on your part in dealing with the public. Whether the contact is made in person, in correspondence, via social media, or over the phone, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Policies and Information Personnel Policy - Updated 9/17/2024 Paid Time Off Policy (PDF) SICK LEAVE POOL POLICY Software Hardware Policy Retirement Leave Policy - Effective 10/1/2021 Vehicle GPS Tracking Policy Education Assistance Program and Licensing Certification Reimbursement Program SAFETY MANUAL CHAPTER 33 - Vehicle Use and Driver Selection and Safety Policies DRUG FREE WORK PLACE POLICY - APR 2023 Forms Address STATUS CHANGE FORM_Fillable EMPLOYEE REFERRAL FLYER Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Request Form PTO Deferral Request Form Paid Parental Leave Request Form Retirement Leave Request Form Sick Leave Pool Join-Withdraw Form - 2021 Sick Leave Pool - Request Form Sick Leave Pool 300 Hour Donation Form Secondary Employment Form
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Files Lawsuit Against Pfizer and its CEO Dr. Albert Bourla
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