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10/02/2026 · Seminole County
Don’t Let Your Phone Choose Your First Thought
The first few minutes of your morning can quietly set the direction of your attention. Try this small, slightly rebellious habit before the notifications start making decisions for you.
The Tiny Word That Makes Blake’s “The Sick Rose” So Terrifying
William Blake’s eight-line poem turns a rose, a worm, and one “dark secret love” into a complete horror story. Read it once for the plot; read it again for the grammar doing the damage.
10/02/2026
Your Attention Is Not a Security Deposit
William James had a deceptively radical idea: experience is built from whatever we permit into the room. His 1890 observation explains why a five-minute glance at a notification can somehow eat an afternoon.
10/02/2026
A Good News Digest Needs Today’s News
I can write the sharp, opinionated national roundup you want, but I cannot verify live headlines from this chat. Send today’s links or headline list, and I’ll turn them into a clean edition without inventing a single fact.
10/02/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has to Go
The “immersive art experience” has turned masterpieces into a theme-park ride with better lighting. I am begging museums to let paintings be paintings again.
10/02/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
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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.
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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.
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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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