Day: October 18, 2016

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Do Schools Kill Creativity – Ted

MsConcerned

I heard a great story recently — I love telling it — of a little girl who was in a drawing lesson. She was six, and she was at the back, drawing, and the teacher said this girl hardly ever paid attention, and in this drawing lesson, she did. The teacher was fascinated. She went over to her, and she said, “What are you drawing?” And the girl said, “I’m drawing a picture of God.” And the teacher said, “But nobody knows what God looks like.” And the girl said, “They will, in a minute.” You don’t think of Shakespeare … Continue reading Do Schools Kill Creativity – Ted

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Department of Social Services Food and Nutrition Update – Hurrican Matthews Deadline

MsConcerned

  Oct 17, 2016 Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew now have an additional 10 days to request replacement benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the period for Food and Nutrition Services recipients to request replacement benefits to Oct. 28 if they experienced food losses that can be attributed to the hurricane. Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries experiencing food loss should report the loss to their County Department of Social Services to determine if they qualify for replacement benefits by Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Beneficiaries unable to contact … Continue reading Department of Social Services Food and Nutrition Update – Hurrican Matthews Deadline