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This Day in History on October 8: Television Show "Cheers" Premieres

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Welcome to This Day in History for October 8th! As we delve into the significant events that have shaped our world on this date, we uncover stories of triumph, tragedy, and transformation. In 1982, we find a significant cultural moment as the first edition of the beloved television show 'Cheers' premiered. Set in a Boston bar, this series became a staple of American television, running for 11 seasons and winning numerous awards. 'Cheers' introduced audiences to an ensemble cast of unforgettable characters, including Sam Malone, Diane Chambers, and Norm Peterson. The show's clever writing and relatable themes of friendship and community made it a hit, and it continues to be celebrated in popular culture today. The iconic theme song 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' perfectly encapsulated the show's spirit, making it not just a show, but an experience that connected generations. On the international stage, October 8th also marks the anniversary of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize awarded

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Manufacturing careers highlighted in October

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The original article comes from The Illinois Business Journal on October 3, 2024 October is National Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate modern manufacturing and to inspire interest in manufacturing careers. Some manufacturing companies open their doors to the public and join educational institutions and organizations this month in hosting events. Individuals interested in exploring career opportunities in the manufacturing sector […]

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Kelle Sutton

St. Clair County Locations Available To Restock Critically Needed Blood Products After Hurricane

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BELLEVILLE — The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. The time to give blood or platelets is now. Bring hope to those in need by visiting RedCrossBlood.org , calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. As the Red Cross continues to urge people to give blood or platelets now, our teams are also on the ground providing vital relief − like food, water, shelter and support − in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. If you’re able to help those impacted by disasters big and small across the country, like Helene, please consider making a gift of any amount. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card

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How Helene changes the election

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Hello, and welcome back to State of Emergency. My name is Zoya Teirstein. We’ve heard it time and again: Despite what the science says, climate change does not rank high among Americans’ priorities in the ballot box. When we launched this series in August, however, we made the case that climate disasters can influence voting […]
Zoya Teirstein

Republicans, Musk, Pretend To Care About Media Consolidation… When George Soros (Read: A Jew) Is Involved

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Though Republicans are the worse of the two offenders, neither Democrats nor Republicans have cared all too much about preventing media consolidation. As a result, U.S. journalism and media has increasingly fallen into the hands of a handful of wealthy corporations and billionaires; and it’s routinely reflected in terrible journalism (especially political journalism) and bumbling […]
Karl Bode