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Carlton McCoy shares his essential travel gear

As the host of CNN’s popular travel show Nomad, it goes without saying that Carlton McCoy is a true travel expert. Also a trained chef and master sommelier, McCoy has unique insights on where to go, what to eat, what to drink, and (important this summer), how and what to wear. McCoy recently shared with Fortune more about the must-haves he never leaves home without. Efficient checked luggage “I always check a bag. Understand that now it can be a challenge, but I prefer not to put all my stuff in one small bag. July is my favorite bag brand.Read News

GAO calls for federal leadership on aviation communicable diseases – HS Today

Concerns about the role of air travel in disease transmission have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stakeholders say more research is needed that involves real-world situations and human behavior and can guide actions to protect public health. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) says Congress should consider directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop and implement a strategy for research on air travel-borne diseases, in coordination with other federal agencies and external partners. Some research has already been done since the beginning of the pandemic. For example, Airbus, Boeing and Embraer released a joint publication of separate computational fluid dynamicsRead News

On Secretary Fernandez’s Trip to South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo – United States Department of State

Assistant Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez will travel to South Africa, August 7-8, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), August 9-10, to join the Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in the participation of government officials, companies, and members of civil society on our shared goals of fighting climate change, food insecurity and global pandemics, and promoting the support and investment of the United States to develop and secure more resilient supply chains, especially for critical minerals. The Assistant Secretary will focus on increasing investment in Africa to increase job growth, greater economic inclusion, and opportunity forRead News

Travel Canada by train with these 6 best train trips

Seeing Canada from the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Seeing Canada from the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Not only are the views exceptional, but the trains are comfortable, low stress, relaxing and allow you to just sit back and take your time getting to your destination. Train journeys can be multi-day adventures from one end of the country to the other, but they can also be little escapes to nearby destinations. While most people are familiar with VIA Rail, there areRead News

These 6 Travel Apps Are A Must Have With This Year’s Chaos

Be Armed With The Mose Useful Digital Tools Before Your Next Trip Travel can be very stressful this year. As airlines, airports, and all other sectors of the industry try to recover from the two-year crisis, the growing pains are fraught, and we must enter any travel experience prepared for the the worst. In recent weeks, we’ve looked at ways to help make travel day smoother for you and your family by turning on the lights, using only suitcases, and many other stress-busting tricks. but it is necessary in one respect. a part of itself – travel program. Some shouldRead News

The 10 Best Suitcases For All Types Of Travel

Whether you have a 6-day trip, a 10-day trip overseas, or a weekend getaway, you need reliable luggage. When your things are safe, you feel more comfortable. Take a break from packing worries and take a look at the bags and cases we recommend to reduce your travel stress. If you’re concerned with function, style, size, durability, and versatility, you’ll have no problem finding every piece you need. Traveling can be stressful, but this is one way to reduce it. There are a few unique items that you may not have thought you needed but will make your travels easier.Read News

Travel Blog: Cannes, France – University of Oklahoma

This is the first installment of a three-part series that encapsulates the Oklahoma women’s basketball team’s trip to France for their 2022 Summer Tour. CANNES, France — Tomorrow morning, the Oklahoma women’s basketball team will pack its bags and make the 275-mile drive northwest to Lyon after completing three days on the Cote D’Azur. A period of 72 hours spent in the Mediterranean Sea, exploring Cannes and an excursion to Monaco has come to an end, concluding the first part of the Sooners’ Summer Tour in France. To get to France, the Sooners underwent a long 5,500-mile trek thatRead News

Why I chose travel writing as my retirement career

I like to work, explore new opportunities, get out of my comfort zone, live a full and happy life, and spend time with my husband. I chose travel writing as my retirement so I could enjoy all of those things and live a happy life. 1. Travel With My Husband My husband retired at age 67 after 42 years with the same company. He struggled with that decision for several years before setting a retirement date. While he was trying to figure out his schedule, I was working on mine. We knew we wanted to enjoy travel opportunities together, andRead News

Virginia Basketball ranks in the top five for guard Elijah Gertrude

UVA is a finalist for Elijah Gertrude’s 6’3″ combo guard commitment (Jersey City, NJ) Virginia is a finalist for another top target in the 2023 recruiting class. Elijah Gertrude, a 6’3″ combo keeper from Jersey City, New Jersey, announced the top five of Seton Hall, St. John’s, Kansas, Virginia, and Rutger on Saturday. Gertrude is rated three-star at 247Sports and Rivals but is a four-star prospect according to On3. 247Sports ranks Gertrude as the No. 136 in the country, guard combo No. 21 in the class of 2023, and prospect No. 8 in New Jersey. Gertrude is a top 150Read News

Pregame Notes: Rangers, White Sox Series Tied

Statistics, possible line-ups, injury updates and records for Saturday’s game between the Texas and Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. The Texas Rangers host the Chicago White Sox in the third of four games Friday night. Rangers dropped Saturday’s affair 2-1 after winning the series opener 3-2 on Friday. Texas has lost four of five at home to seven games this time. Despite winning the first game against Chicago, the one-way play continued to annoy the Rangers. Texas leads the Majors in a one-off loss with 24. The 6-24 (.200) record in a one-round contest is the worst inRead News

Rhule: Patriots’ Practices, Game is a “litmus test” for Mayfield, Darnold

The Panthers are one of the few teams hosting a quarterback competition in training camp, with former 2018 draft picks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold working hard to compete for the top spot. However, head coach Matt Rhule is in no rush to name a Week 1 starter. Speaking to reporters after a scrimmage on Saturday, Rhule explained that he will not rush into any “big decisions” at any position. He shared that he doesn’t anticipate until the Panthers’ second preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 19. “I’m not going to put a timetable on the quarterback position untilRead News

Harry Maguire: Man Utd captain says Erik ten Hag brought ‘energy’ and ‘positive vibes’ to new season

Harry Maguire says Erik ten Hag has brought “energy” and “positive vibes” to Manchester United and insists retaining the captaincy has given him “a lot of confidence”. Ten Hag has enjoyed an impressive start to his new job since replacing interim coach Ralf Rangnick at the end of last season, with United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool during pre-season the standout result of his short reign to now. The Dutchman is preparing for his first competitive test against Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday – live on Sky Sports – and Maguire believes United are in the right shape toRead News

USC WR Jordan Addison describes being ‘drugged in the mud’ as he addresses controversial Pitt transfer

USC has made headlines throughout the offseason for big-name acquisitions, but none has come with more controversy than former Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison. Now, as reigning Biletnikoff prepares for his junior season as a member of the Trojans, he appears to be planning to use the firestorm of the past few months as fuel. “I definitely feel like I’ve been through a little bit of mud with the media,” Addison told local reporters in his first press conference since the transfer. “But I want to be a citizen, and I’m always going to come out on top. So IRead News

Kareem Hunt of Browns Ops Out of Team Drills for Second Practice, per reports

Browns running back Kareem Hunt is reportedly planning to hold off practice with the team during training camp until he can secure a new contract with the team. After retiring from the practice squad on Friday, the 27-year-old elected to skip practice for the second day in a row as he continues to pursue an extension, according to multiple reports. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports first reported the news of Hunt’s partial suspension, adding that it is not believed to be medical-related. The five-year veteran has played eight games in 2021 due to lingering calf and ankle injuries. Anderson notedRead News

Jon Gruden’s agent believes ‘he’ll be a coach again’

Last fall, Jon Gruden resigned as the Raiders coach amid controversy over leaked emails in which he used racist, misogynistic and anti-LGBTQ language. Gruden remains out of the NFL as he sues the league for a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” to destroy his career, believing the NFL released the emails on purpose. However, Gruden’s agent does not believe the lack of coaching will last. Bob LaMonte, who has represented Gruden throughout his career, believes the former Raiders coach will one day be back on the sidelines. “I really believe in my heart and soul that he’s going to coach again,”Read News

The body was found at the Albany Sports Complex

Body found in Albany gym Posted: August 6, 2022 9:39 PM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – An investigation is underway after a body was found at the Highland Sports Center Saturday night. Investigators say a 57-year-old black man was found dead at the baseball field on South Slappey Boulevard. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is learned. Copyright 2022 WALB. All rights reserved.

Is Aaron Rodgers to blame for Packers’ thin WR?

If Aaron Rodgers is going for a three-peat as NFL MVP, he should come out with one of the most unproven wide receiver teams. The Packers in March surprisingly traded for Davante Adams, who has been statistically the best receiver in the league over the past two seasons. Green Bay has since been unable to add anyone even close to Adams’ talent level, opting instead to select two receivers in their first five draft picks and sign veteran Sammy Watkins. During the Hall of Fame Game between the Raiders and the Jaguars on Thursday, NBC announcer Cris Collinsworth revealed thatRead News

NCAA announces format changes for women’s basketball tournament

The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced changes to its 2023 championship format after concluding its annual summer meeting last week. Selection Sunday will take place on Sunday, March 12 on ESPN. The first four first-round matches on March 15 and 16 will be played on the campuses of the top 16 seeded teams. The format changes are centered on the regional championship rounds of the tournament. According to the announcement, the 2023 regional rounds of the championship will switch to a two-host format. Eight teams will play at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, andRead News

Trubisky Leads QB Battle on Steelers’ Training Camp Depth Chart

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin released the team’s full depth chart as training camp continues at Saint Vincent College, where the team has held training camp since 1967. After Ben Roethlisberger retired at the end of last season, all eyes were on the quarterback position in Pittsburgh, where Pittsburgh will enter the year with the first start since 2004. The Steelers signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year, $14 million contract in the offseason and drafted Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett with the 20th pick in April’s first round of the NFL draft. The team also retained Mason Rudolph, who had spentRead News

49ers training camp: Brandon Aiyuk appears ready for the season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Niners practice Saturday morning was fast-paced and competitive. It was pretty clear, from start to finish, just how talented this group is. Oh, and Trey Lance capped it off with a nice throw across where he popped up and broke the pocket to his left, then dove back to his left and found Ray-Ray McCloud at the goal line. Residue? Here you are … 1) You can’t walk an entire field at the Niners facility without hearing someone mention Brandon Aiyuk. He had a strong finish in 2021, of course, and has only built on that, becomingRead News

CBS Sports’ 2022 Worst Preseason Rankings for All Big Ten Soccer Teams

There were other preseason predictions for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Big Ten conference. Just before Big Ten Media Days, the 2022 preseason press poll courtesy of Cleveland.com was released. In the Big Ten East, Ohio State received all 36 first-place votes. Meanwhile, in the Big Ten West, Wisconsin received 31 first-place votes. The Iowa Hawkeyes received the next first-place votes in the West with three, and finished second in the preseason projections. The Badgers scored 246 points, while the Hawkeyes scored 198. There wasn’t much of a difference between No. 2 and No. 3 as far as fans wereRead News

Seahawks training camp: Youth movement in full force

RENTON, Wash. – There is no NFL summer environment like this, and on the day I was here the Blue Angels were flying around (that’s not a metaphor, they were here for an event called Seafair), the sky was crystal clear and it was 80 degrees without humidity on the shores of Lake Washington. Football was also played… 1) Seattle corner situation is really interesting. Mining projects Artie Burns and Sidney Jones get the first crack as starters. But a few rookies push them. Fourth-rounder Coby Bryant, the Thorpe Award winner from Cincinnati, is already getting first-team snaps and looksRead News

Weekend Reads: Are Articles Retracted Often Enough? ; ‘What Motivates an Undercover Science Detective?’; journals dominate prestige rankings

Would you consider a donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. A week at Retraction Watch revealed: Our list of retracted or retracted papers for COVID-19 totals 253. There are over 35,000 retractions in our database — which powers retract alerts in EndNote, LibKey, Papers, and Zotero. And have you noticed our editorial board has had a lot of revisions lately — or our top 10 most popular paperbacks? Here’s what was happening elsewhere (some of these things may be paid for, metered, or require a free subscription to read): Like Retraction Watch? You can make aRead News

Weekly Science Links » Explorersweb

A love of nature drives many of our pursuits. And when we’re not outdoors, we like to explore discoveries about the places we live and visit. Here are some of the best natural history links we found this week. Nessie, is that you? New evidence for the Loch Ness Monster?: Millions of years ago, plesiosaurs were swimming in the seas around the UK. The reptiles, known for their long necks, could grow up to 13m in length. Newly discovered fossils suggest that they lived in freshwater habitats such as lochs. While others have found plesiosaur fossils in lakes and freshwater,Read News

Kids learn about STEM at the Gateway to Science Expo

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – More than 300 children learned about STEM education at the Gateway to Science “Stem Expo” Saturday. MDU and the Bismarck Larks teamed up with the science museum to show how STEM careers are not only fun but can be productive. “We show young children ‘this is fun,’ we arouse interest, but for adults, we remind them that you are still using all this science, technology, engineering and mathematics, just to work with children yours,” said Gateway to Science Program Director Arin Casavant. The Expo also recognizes six students as “STEM all-stars,” selected by teachers for demonstratingRead News

Erie County Real Estate Transactions

Below are real estate transactions over $5,000 as listed in Erie County Clerk’s Office records for the week ending June 17, 2022. • 175 Main St., Robert J. Hudomint; Sandra J. Hudomint to Caleb John Zackey, $230,000. • 17 Crittenden Road, 2150 Land Company Inc to Conlon Holohan; Steven Holohan, $32,500. • 3225 Zoeller Road, Cmk Builders of Alden Inc to Sharon Kubiak; Thomas Wisnowski, $649,360. • 12750 Reinhardt Road, Cmk Builders of Alden Inc to Robert Q. Nguyen, $70,000. • 2605 Amherst Manor Drive, 111 North Maplemere LLC to Amherst 111 Apl Rkc LLC, $22,502,568. • 58 Golden PheasantRead News

Sarasota-Manatee Real Estate: A real estate agency is expanding in the region

Last week, we had a historic event in the lives of the Sarasota and Manatee Realtors Association and our 8,500 members. On Friday we celebrate the opening of our new RASM North office at 2901 Manatee Ave. W., here at Bradenton. This new state-of-the-art facility will provide a more convenient location for our Manatee County members to receive services and receive additional training in the multimedia auditorium. It will also be available for rent by the public for events. If you’ve been in Bradenton for a long time, this may all seem very familiar to you. That’s because this locationRead News

How to price your home correctly in this property market

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Here in the Valley, it can be difficult to determine how much to sell your home for as prices drop and homes stay on the market longer. On Saturday morning, meteorologist and Arizona’s Family reporter Kylee Cruz spoke with real estate expert Rich La Rue to help those looking to sell their home. La Rue is a broker for HomeSmart of Scottsdale and has been in the home real estate market for over 38 years! With such an unpredictable market, La Rue said the best thing for those looking to sell their homes to remember isRead News

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of August 7, 2022

Marilyn Miller sold property at 421 Bellaire Road to Wilman Olmedo Calderon and Jeannine Marie Brevik for $578,000. Eileen Ravis sold property at 71 Marblehead Hbr to LW Invests LLC for $237,500. Linda Fryz sold property at 1622 Blackburn Heights Drive to Corey and Samantha Hirkala for $580,000. William Jerry Schuring sold property at 2366 Magee Road Ext. #2368 to Michael and Cathy Rawlings for $399,900. Michael Pivar Jr. sold. property at 2413 Nicholson Road to JRR Homes LLC for $175,000. Balasubramanya Rangaswamy sold property at 1702 S Hawthorn Court to Conor and Joelle Corcoran for $595,000. Benjamin Finney IIRead News