Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt | A Bit of Optimism Podcast [Video]
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Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt | A Bit of Optimism Podcast [Video]

It’s our last episode of 2024 so I decided to invite comedian @trevornoah on… to get as serious as possible.Most Americans know Trevor as the former host of The Daily Show, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn’t just a barrel of laughs— it’s raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a whole new way.In this conversation, we ditched the small talk (mostly) and went deep into the paradox of choice, the public’s response to the murder of United HealthCare’s CEO, and why the human experience might be defined by constraint.It will make you chuckle, think, and probably question everything all at once.This…is a Bit of Optimism.For more on Trevor and his work, check out:https://www.trevornoah.com/+ + +Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.+ + +Website: http://simonsinek.com/Live Online Classes: https://simonsinek.com/classes/Podcast: http://apple.co/simonsinekInstagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekSimon’s books:The Infinite Game: https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/Leaders Eat Last: https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/Together is Better: https://simonsinek.com/books/together-is-better/+ + +#SimonSinek

Mice infestation forces new food rules at Methuen schools [Video]
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Mice infestation forces new food rules at Methuen schools [Video]

YEAH, HE SURE DOES. DOES JESSICA. AND HE ALSO SAYS THAT THESE INFESTATIONS STARTED WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS RENOVATED MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO, AND THE PRACTICES OF FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS HAS MADE IT WORSE SINCE THEN. RIGHT NOW, NEW PHOTOS OBTAINED BY WCVB SHOW VAST AMOUNTS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE TIMOTHY GRAMMAR SCHOOL IN METHUEN, ON THE FLOORS OF CLASSROOMS, INSIDE OF SUPPLY CABINETS AND ACROSS THE SCHOOL. STUDENTS, FACULTY AND EVEN PARENTS DEALING WITH AN INFESTATION FOR YEARS. ONE PARENT SEEING MICE AT A TEACHER CONFERENCE, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS LIKE, MOUSE! AND THEY LOOKED AND ONE OF THE TEACHERS WAS LIKE, OH MY GOSH! BUT LIKE, YEAH, IT KEPT COMING OUT. IT WASNT SCARED TO COME OUT. THE TEACHER TRIED TO KEEP GETTING IT TO GO BACK IN, AND IT KEPT COMING BACK OUT. AS A PARENT, FOR ME, THATS JUST ITS UNACCEPTABLE AS A RESIDENT, AS A TAXPAYER, ITS UNACCEPTABLE. MAYOR D.J. BEAUREGARD RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SINCE TAKING OFFICE. IN SEPTEMBER, HE ORDERED THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS OF EACH SCHOOL. THE REPORT FOUND CLASSROOMS IN THE CAFETERIA WERE HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH RODENT DROPPINGS. THEY BELIEVE THE MICE WERE GETTING IN THROUGH THIS VENTILATION SHAFT, WHICH HAS NOW BEEN SEALED OFF. AND AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK, NO EATING WILL BE ALLOWED IN CLASSROOMS, AT LEAST IN ONE CLASSROOM. THERE WAS AN INDICATION THAT A TEACHER HAD AN AIR FRYER IN THE CLASSROOM. IVE HEARD OF GEORGE FOREMAN GRILLS IN THE CLASSROOM. THIS MORNING WE SAW A PEST CONTROL VAN IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. A WORKER BRINGING IN EQUIPMENT TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. AFTER SEEING EVIDENCE OF THESE MICE. PARENTS WANT THEM GONE. I THINK ITS GROSS. NOW, THE MAYOR HERE SAYS THAT THEYRE WORKING WITH A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE MOST PERTINENT ISSUES AS IT PERTAINS TO THIS RODENT INFESTATION. HE ALSO SAYS THE CUSTODIAL STAFF HAS BEEN WORKING OVERTIME TO TRY TO CLEAN UP SOME OF THE ISSUES HERE. AND BY THE WAY, THIS COMES AFTER THE AMC THEATER IN TOWN HERE WAS SHUTTERED DUE TO A RAT INFESTATION. WE ASKED THE MAYOR ABOUT THAT. HE SAYS THERES NO CONNECTION TO THE ISSUE HERE AT THE SCHOOLS, AND MOST SPECIFICALLY, THE TIMOTHY SCHOOL HERE IN METHUEN. THATS WHERE WE

Why a local student is going viral for his sustainable style [Video]
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Side Hustle

Why a local student is going viral for his sustainable style [Video]

One local college student is going viral for turning everyday items into trendy clothing.Collin Semien is a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, majoring in fashion and environmental systems.But he’s not just making any old pair of jeans or sweater. He’s putting a sustainable spin on them. “I just like to kind of voice it as magic,” Semien said, “When I was younger, I used to just want to make my clothes fit me better. So I started off with alterations so I would just make my pants. He brought his sewing machine with him to campus, sewing as a side hustle.”One of my friends was like, Hey, can you customize these shorts for me to a skirt? I did that, she wore it to homecoming,” he said.All of his designs are one of a kind. He upcycles everyday items to make unique, wearable art.Like a dress made out of ties, for a friend’s first day of school fit. Or a corset top made out of sneakers. “I was just trying to find different ways to make clothes out of things that you wouldn’t necessarily think clothes should be made out of. And I think that just makes it more cool, he said. Semien posted his creations on TikTok and quickly went viral, getting more than 100,000 views.”I’m not necessarily like a bold person. I like to be really chill. But if you know, you know. And its starting to seem like people know.He says his brand, “Semi-Stitched,” is now booked and busy.But as an environmental systems major, Semien says he has a greater responsibility.He says the fashion industry is already a top producer of waste, so as he makes a name for himself, he wants to change that.Respectfully, we have enough clothes already,” he said, “I have to figure out how to make more clothes that actually means something and last longer. That will actually bring an impact to what we wear every day.The junior says he aspires to not only work as a fashion designer but a sustainable brand coach for well-known and luxury brands.