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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CV-TEC hosts signing day: SkillsUSA signing days meant to emulate sports signing days but for trades and technical fields
PLATTSBURGH — CV-TEC celebrated the milestones of several North Country students with its first-ever SkillsUSA Signing Day. The event, held at the CV-TEC campus located on Military Turnpike, celebrated Career and Technical Education students who officially committed to careers in the skilled trades and technical fields they study. 'We are here today for a culminating event to showcase the students completing CTE programs and to recognize their capability, passion, and work ethic,' Sherry Snow, CV-TEC Student Services Coordinator, said. CVTEC invited families and partnered business and industry leaders to highlight the students dedication to building successful futures. Dozens of students stepped up to sign letters of intent with local businesses across a range of industries including agriculture, automotive, marine mechanics and health services. 'Today, students will be signing letters of intent—this marks the official start of their careers,' Snow said. SkillsUSA signing day events mirror traditional athletic signing ceremonies, but instead of college sports, it was careers that earned applause. Among the signees was Connor Cross, a graduating senior from Chazy Central who committed to a full-time position at Latremore's Pine Ridge Farm. 'I'm very proud—it's a family-owned business and I'm excited to be part of it,' he said. Cross will perform maintenance on equipment and trucks at the farm. 'Our business is quite thrilled to have Connor as a full-time employee,' Curtis Latremore said. Michael Botterbusch, a student from Schroon Lake Central, signed on with Schroon Lake Marina as a marine mechanic. Botterbusch will attend Yamaha University in Georgia to continue his technical training. 'My advice to anyone? Do it. There's so much more than just a four-year degree,' Botterbusch said. Employers and community leaders praised the students for their drive and potential. Earnie Galarza, Platform Director at Della Automotive Group, encouraged students to take advantage of any opportunity they get. 'I have one suggestion: do not waste it,' he said. 'There are very few times in life when the door is open and everyone inside is welcoming you in. Don't take that for granted.' Organized by the CV-TEC SkillsUSA Chapter, this inaugural signing day is part of a nationwide movement to recognize students entering high-demand, high-skill career paths. 'These students demonstrate not only dedication and excellence—but passion. I'm honored to celebrate them today,' Snow said. At CV-TEC, students don't just study careers, they live them and today, they signed on to take the next step.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Casper's Memorial Day sale has $1,330 off the Snow Max mattress for a limited time 💭
Casper's Memorial Day sale has $1,330 off the Snow Max mattress for a limited time 💭 Save up to 35% on the best-selling Casper The One and Snow mattresses this Memorial Day. If your current mattress or pillow just isn't cutting it anymore, now is the time to check out the best Memorial Day mattress sales to help you save on a new sleeper. This Memorial Day, there are plenty of fresh May deals on hybrid and memory foam Casper mattresses, plus limited-time bedding bundles so you can upgrade your entire bedroom on a budget. You can take advantage of limited-time discounts of 30% on top-tier Casper sleep bundles. Plus, save up to 35% on select Casper mattresses on their own! Casper mattresses are designed for optimal comfort and support and customers say they strike the perfect balance of firmness and softness. The Casper Pillows are arguably the brand's most popular sleep product, with a unique pillow-in-pillow design for adaptive comfort all night long. You can complete your sleep sanctuary with 35% off Casper's breathable sheets, cozy comforters and mattress protectors all bundled together. Shop the Casper Memorial Day sale Sleep better for less: Save up to 60% at live Memorial Day mattress sales today What Memorial Day discounts does Casper have? Casper Snow Max Mattress, Queen Casper Snow Mattress, Queen More: 🇺🇸 Don't miss out on today's top Memorial Day sales! Casper The One Mattress, Queen Casper Best-Selling Bundle, Twin More: ✔︎ 5 Memorial Day mattress-in-a-box deals: Save up to 60% Casper Snow Bundle, Full Memorial Day 2025 shopping: Clearance Casper mattress deals More: Sleep soundly this Memorial Day: Get up to $925 off Leesa mattresses How are Casper mattresses delivered? Casper mattresses are compressed, rolled and shipped in a compact box. They typically arrive within three to five business days after leaving the warehouse. How do you unbox a Casper mattress? To unbox a Casper mattress-in-a-box, you simply pull it out of the packaging and lay it flat. It will expand over several hours before it is full. It is totally normal for your mattress to appear a bit lumpy as it opens up. Shop the Casper Memorial Day sale How to easily clean your mattress using baking soda It's probably time to clean your mattress. Here's how to with just two items. USA TODAY Plush towels, cooling sheets, blankets: Up to 25% off at Brooklinen's Memorial Day sale Do I need a Casper foundation? Casper mattresses are designed to work on a firm, solid foundation that can support the full weight of the mattress and the user. A Casper foundation is basically a wooden box with slats across the surface and fabric on top. Foundations are designed to offer stronger support to ensure the longevity of memory foam mattresses. Do I need to flip my Casper mattress? Casper mattresses are designed to be used on one side only, so you don't need to flip them.
The South African
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Ralph Fiennes to play President Snow in 'Sunrise on the Reaping'
Award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes is set to bring his chilling talents to the world of Panem. Fiennes will play President Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping . The film, adapted from Suzanne Collins's latest novel, promises a thrilling dive into the history of the Hunger Games. Fiennes steps into the shoes of the late Donald Sutherland, who masterfully portrayed the tyrannical leader in the original Hunger Games series. Tom Blyth previously played a younger Snow in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , according to Breaking News. Fiennes, at 62, is perfectly aged to depict Snow during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. 'We wanted to honour Donald Sutherland by having one of this generation's greatest actors play President Snow. This is 24 years before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena,' said producer Nina Jacobson. She also added, 'Working with Ralph has been on my bucket list since he traumatised me for life in Schindler's List . It's genuinely a thrill to welcome him to the Hunger Games.' Sunrise on the Reaping centres on Haymitch Abernathy, the District 12 mentor, later known for his alcoholism and cynicism. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, finds himself a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. These games are particularly vicious, featuring double the tributes from each district. Fiennes joins a cast that includes Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, and other talented actors like Maya Hawke and Jesse Plemons. Francis Lawrence, who directed Catching Fire and both Mockingjay films, returns to direct. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will hit cinemas on 20 November 2026. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dan Snow says Liberation Day visit was 'profound'
Historian Dan Snow has said it was a "profound" experience to meet people who "either remember or have a cultural memory of occupation" on his Liberation Day visit to Jersey. He was on the island for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day to record an episode of his History Hit podcast, produced in conjunction with Visit Jersey. Snow visited all of the occupation sites on the island, including the Jersey War Tunnels. He told BBC Radio Jersey people on the island were "marking their own liberation and there were very serious consequences for members of the community in Jersey". He said he had visited a number of commemorative events, but Liberation Day had a special atmosphere due to having been under Nazi occupation during the Second World War. Mr Snow said it was sobering to talk to one woman about the impact on her family of being taken from the island and interred in a concentration camp in Germany. He said all of the Second World War fortifications he visited were "extraordinary" and said his visit to La Hougue Bie "absolutely blew my mind". The historian and TV presenter said he did not think he had ever seen such a combination of different periods of history in one place, including a Stone Age passage tomb, a medieval hall and a World War Two (WW2) bunker. He also praised the "tremendous job" done on restoring the St Catherine's bunker. He said he and his team had received a warm welcome during their visit and the Visit Jersey team had "rolled out the red carpet" and provided "access all areas" to occupation sites. Mr Snow said they were able to look at identity papers and accounts of people who sheltered escaped enslaved labourers who were forced to build fortifications. He said he would love to return to the Channel Islands in future to look at shipwrecks off the islands or to revisit a quarry full of WW2 materials in Alderney. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to New memorial announced for slave labourers The concrete reminders of five years of occupation Charity restores WW2 bunkers to wartime state Channel Island Occupation Society
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dan Snow says Liberation Day visit was 'profound'
Historian Dan Snow has said it was a "profound" experience to meet people who "either remember or have a cultural memory of occupation" on his Liberation Day visit to Jersey. He was on the island for the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day to record an episode of his History Hit podcast, produced in conjunction with Visit Jersey. Snow visited all of the occupation sites on the island, including the Jersey War Tunnels. He told BBC Radio Jersey people on the island were "marking their own liberation and there were very serious consequences for members of the community in Jersey". He said he had visited a number of commemorative events, but Liberation Day had a special atmosphere due to having been under Nazi occupation during the Second World War. Mr Snow said it was sobering to talk to one woman about the impact on her family of being taken from the island and interred in a concentration camp in Germany. He said all of the Second World War fortifications he visited were "extraordinary" and said his visit to La Hougue Bie "absolutely blew my mind". The historian and TV presenter said he did not think he had ever seen such a combination of different periods of history in one place, including a Stone Age passage tomb, a medieval hall and a World War Two (WW2) bunker. He also praised the "tremendous job" done on restoring the St Catherine's bunker. He said he and his team had received a warm welcome during their visit and the Visit Jersey team had "rolled out the red carpet" and provided "access all areas" to occupation sites. Mr Snow said they were able to look at identity papers and accounts of people who sheltered escaped enslaved labourers who were forced to build fortifications. He said he would love to return to the Channel Islands in future to look at shipwrecks off the islands or to revisit a quarry full of WW2 materials in Alderney. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to New memorial announced for slave labourers The concrete reminders of five years of occupation Charity restores WW2 bunkers to wartime state Channel Island Occupation Society
