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My third accomplishment is Not being bored. i think doing my school work, going for runs, texting my teammates, and spending time with my family was what kept me busy all time

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My Second accomplishment is Online distance learning. I felt learning online was sometimes difficult and easy. Although i manage to turn in all my assignments and projects and have a Passing grades for each of my classes.

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My first accomplishment is Exercising. Even though track was cancel, i kept running (while keeping social distance) and exercising when i had time to do so. I feel like going for a run outside helps me clear my mind of what was happening in the world.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted to Fall Nearly 8% - Largest Decrease Ever

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The COVID-19 pandemic is delivering the biggest shock to the global energy system in seven decades, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.

Global energy demand is expected to fall by 6% this year, seven times the decline brought by the financial crisis 10 years ago. IEA projections show oil and gas being hit hard. But demand for coal could fall by an extraordinary 8% - the largest decline since World War II.

Not all the drop in demand was due to the coronavirus; in the U.S. especially, a large share was due to a warmer than average winter.

The IEA says the lower emissions will reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change by almost 8% this year, which would be the largest annual decrease ever recorded.

But the U.N. has said global emissions must be cut that much every year for the next decade in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid its worst impacts.

The IEA warns that emissions will rebound when the economy recovers, unless countries focus their economic relief packages on boosting clean energy.

The agency's projections could also change, depending on how countries adjust their policies in coming months. If stay-at-home orders are lifted faster than expected, for instance, normal emissions could return more quickly.

"The [Earth] needs structural emissions reductions driven by better policies," tweeted Fatih Birol, the IEA's Executive Director.

Global CO2 emissions are set to fall nearly 8% this year to their lowest level since 2010, the largest drop in history.

But this fall, on the back of premature deaths & economic trauma, is nothing to cheer. The 🌍 needs structural emissions reductions driven by better policies. pic.twitter.com/kk9UONUGkN
- Fatih Birol (@IEABirol) April 30, 2020

Even without those changes, the agency says renewable energy will actually fare well in 2020. While it won't grow as much as in the past, the IEA projects electricity generation from wind, solar and hydropower will increase by 5%. Another report this week found that solar and wind are now the cheapest source of power in most of the world.

Still, the U.S. solar industry estimates it's going to lose up to half of its 250,000 jobs this year if nothing is done. It's been lobbying Congress for federal help.

"We create lots of economic opportunity. We create lots of tax base. But we also help solve the climate crisis," says Abigail Ross Hopper, head of the Solar Energy Industries Association.

So far, though, the Trump administration has been more interested in trying to help the fossil fuel industry, which also faces staggering job losses.

"We will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down," tweeted President Trump recently, as he directed the secretaries of Energy and Treasury to come up with a plan. So far, it's not clear what that plan would be.

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Why this church gave thousands of dollars to a small businesses in its community

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A Tennessee church is trying to help small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis.

Goodlettsville Church recently donated thousands of dollars to three businesses in the communities where its members worship, said the Rev. Tim Stutler, senior pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation.

"We're trying to keep people employed rather than having to take care of them when they're unemployed," said Stutler, who leads the church's campuses in Goodlettsville and Gallatin.

Many small businesses have taken a financial hit during the COVID-19 outbreak. State and local orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus required several owners to close their brick and mortar shops to the public for weeks and to stop providing certain services. Those measures have started to ease across much of the state.

Altogether, the 160,000-plus small businesses in Tennessee employ more than 2 million of the state's residents, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development said in an April news release. State officials encouraged owners to apply for federal loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Stutler also thinks the faith community can help these businesses weather the coronavirus crisis. It is why the church launched the Small Business Blessing effort, and Stutler hopes other houses of worship follow their lead.

"We could make a very significant impact," Stutler said.

Also as a part of the effort, Stutler is encouraging members to support small businesses by doing their Christmas shopping in May. He is asking them to pay for several hair appointments in advance, buy gift cards and tip well.

"We believe it's a great way to help keep the economy stimulated and keep these businesses open," Stutler said. "We love those folks who invested in our community and we want to help them keep their people employed."

More: Dozens wear masks for National Day of Prayer walk in Goodlettsville

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An email from Goodlettsville City Manager Tim Ellis inspired Stutler, who also is the president of the Goodlettsville Ministerial Alliance, to find a way for his church to help.

Ellis emailed alliance members asking them them to pray for struggling small businesses. Stutler approached other leaders of Goodlettsville Church and they voted to split $12,500 - one week of the church's budgeted income - among three small businesses in Goodlettsville and Gallatin, Stutler said.

Perk Up Cafe & Gifts in Goodlettsville received a surprise donation from Goodlettsville Church. The church is supporting small businesses to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo: Submitted photo)

Perk Up Cafe & Gifts was one of the recipients.

Julia Proctor, who owns the restaurant and gift shop, briefly lost the ability to process the world around her when Ellis stopped by her shop to hand her a $5,000 check from Goodlettsville Church.

"I was just so gobsmacked," Proctor said.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Proctor shut the the cafe's doors in late March and laid off two of her employees. She was able to bring in some money selling containers of pimento cheese and chicken salad, but not near enough to cover her expenses.

The church's financial gift covered Perk Up Cafe & Gifts' rent and utilities for the month. While there are still other bills to pay, Proctor is grateful to have a reprieve from worrying about how to come up with the money for those key expenses.

"It made the hole that small businesses are finding themselves in a little more shallow," Proctor said.

She also sees it as an answer to a prayer.

"It was God saying, 'You've got to stand in this gap. I want you to stand in this gap. You are supposed to be here,'" Proctor said.

Perk Up Cafe & Gifts was able to reopen Wednesday with social distancing measures in place, but Proctor still anticipates several lean months ahead for her and other small businesses. She encouraged the community to continue to shop locally and support small businesses in the coming months.

The owners of Chic Artique had bills to pay but were closed down because of coronavirus when they decided to pray over the bills, An answer came when Goodlettsville Church came with a check gathered by the congregation to help small businesses like theirs in Goodletsville, Tenn. Sunday, May 10, 2020. Pictured L to R: Gracie Rummel, Jenna and Jonathan Rummel, Xander Bowen and Eileen Ayers, (Photo: Larry McCormack / The Tennessean)

A surprise $5,000 donation from Goodlettsville Church also helped Chic Artique, said Jenna Rummel. She owns the furniture and home decor shop in Goodlettsville with her husband Jonathan Rummel, who is the chief of staff for the Tennessee Secretary of State.

"It's very humbling," Jenna Rummel said.

They temporarily closed their store front to the public in March. Chic Artique employs 14 people, Rummel said. They laid off two retail employees but have been able to keep the furniture workshop employees on the job, she said. But even with online orders, sales at Chic Artique dropped about 75%, she said.

The Rummels spread out their stack of bills and prayed over them on a recent Sunday. Jonathan Rummel recalled watching his parents perform a similar act of faith during a financial crisis in the 1980s, Jenna Rummel said. Two days later, they were surprised with the donation from Goodlettsville Church.

"I immediately remembered the prayer we had prayed and knew that it was an answer to the prayer because it was enough to really make a difference," Jenna Rummel said.
Reach Holly Meyer at hmeyer@tennessean.com or 615-259-8241 and on Twitter @HollyAMeyer.
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Therapy dog who has helped thousands of students awarded honorary doctorate from Virginia Tech

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An 8-year-old therapy dog named Moose was among the graduates at this year's virtual commencement ceremony at Virginia Tech - and this good boy has a lot to celebrate.

Moose, who came to Virginia Tech in 2014, received an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine on Friday, the university said. He is one of four dogs who work at the school's Cook Counseling Center, serving as working therapy animals and ambassadors for mental health awareness.

The Labrador retriever has aided in more than 7,500 counseling sessions and over 500 outreach events in his six years at Virginia Tech, according to his owner Trent Davis, the coordinator of animal-assisted therapy and a counselor at the center.

Recently, Moose has faced a challenging few months after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer just a week after his birthday in February.

The pup began radiation, chemotherapy and other therapies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, a joint venture of Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland at College Park.

Moose continues to receive chemotherapy and has been given a "pawsitive" prognosis, the school said.

He has since has returned to work with canine colleagues Derek, Carson and Wagner, whose humans are all staff members at the counseling center, helping to reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness.

In 2019, the fluffy pup was honored with the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association's Animal Hero Award, an honor given to an animal that has performed "a heroic act of service or provides daily outstanding service for humans."

"Moose loves you if you're super smart, and he loves you if you got an F. He loves you if you've been in the hospital, and he loves you if you're a sports star," Davis said of the honor. "Moose doesn't care if you have a mental health concern. He doesn't care if you got an A or a B or if you didn't get into college ... That's got a magic to it."

When Moose isn't working, he enjoys swimming, playing a classic game of tug of war, and most of all, eating.
This story was reported from Cincinnati.

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An 8-year-old therapy dog named Moose was among the graduates at this year's virtual commencement ceremony at Virginia Tech - and this good boy has a lot to celebrate. Moose, who came to Virginia Tech in 2014, received an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine on Friday, the university said.

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New Hampshire high school to hold graduation ceremony on a ski lift

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Social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders across the country have thrown a wrench in many peoples' plans, including high school seniors who were looking forward to a traditional graduation ceremony. Most schools have been forced to hold their ceremonies online, but one New Hampshire high school's solution is to have graduates ride ski lifts to receive their diplomas.

Kevin Carpenter, principal of Kennett High School, told CBS News the idea for a ski lift graduation came from an employee at the superintendent's office. Carpenter said he loved the idea, and the high school contacted nearby Cranmore Mountain Resort, which agreed to host the unique commencement - free of charge.

In June, roughly two months after the typical ski season in New Hampshire ends, the ski lift at Cranmore is set to be packed with 174 graduating seniors. "The response so far has been very positive," Carpenter said. "Most families wanted an in-person experience and not just a virtual ceremony or a drive up ceremony."

"This is definitely not that, but it still is not the full traditional graduation - and we will need to maintain social distancing practices. But given what is going on in the world, this is a great way to celebrate the achievements of these young men and women," he continued.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Kennett High School's staff was considering multiple alternative 2020 graduation options, but once the ski lift idea was on the table, they were "all in," Carpenter said.

"As a principal, this makes me so proud," he said. "Our community is such a caring and giving one, and to see so many parts coming together to help make this happen for our kids is so heartwarming."

"People have been coming out left and right to offer help and support," he added. "It is just so wonderful to be a part of this and help make it come true for our kids. And as I said, there are so many people making this happen."

Carpenter said one of the biggest challenges he's seen students face in the past few months is the lack of peer interaction.

"I think there are a lot kids that are stressed, and may be suffering from trauma related to this, and we cannot provide all the services that we normally would," Carpenter explained.

The advice he'd give graduating seniors in his town and across America is to "stay strong, stay connected, and help us learn from this and move forward."

"It will be easy to blame the pandemic for a lot of things, but I would ask that they look for ways to grow and expand as a result of this," Carpenter said. "To find the new opportunities and to help our country and our world put the pieces back together."

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Astronauts arrive for NASA’s 1st Home Launch in decade

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The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA are now at Kennedy Space Center, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight.

It will be the first time a private company, rather than a national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

NASA test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken flew to Florida from their home base in Houston aboard one of the space agency's jets.

"It's an incredible time for NASA and the space program, once again launching U.S. crews from Florida and hopefully in just a week from about right now," Hurley told reporters minutes after arriving.

Hurley was one of the four astronauts who arrived at Kennedy on July 4, 2011, for the final space shuttle flight, "so it's incredibly humbling to be here to start out the next launch from the United States."

"We feel it as an opportunity but also a responsibility for the American people, for the SpaceX team, for all of NASA," Behnken added.

The two are scheduled to blast off next Wednesday afternoon atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, bound for the International Space Station. They'll soar from the same pad where Atlantis closed out the shuttle program in 2011, the last home launch for NASA astronauts.

Since then, the only way to the space station for astronauts has been on Russian rockets launched from Kazakhstan.

Hurley and Behnken still don't know how long they'll spend at the space station: anywhere between one and four months. Only one American is up there right now - astronaut Chris Cassidy - and could use a hand. Hurley said he got an email from Cassidy on Tuesday night in which he wrote that "he's looking forward to seeing our ugly mugs on board."

Greeting the astronauts at Kennedy's former shuttle landing strip were the center's director, former shuttle commander Robert Cabana, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

"You really are a bright light for all of America right now," Bridenstine told them.

The welcoming committee was reduced drastically in size because of the coronavirus pandemic. There were no handshakes for the astronauts, who did not wear masks but kept their distance at separate microphones. Cabana and Bridenstine wore masks except while addressing the crowd; so did the approximately 20 journalists standing more than 20 feet (6 meters) away.

During these tough times, Bridenstine said, "this is a moment when we can all look and be inspired as to what the future holds."

NASA's commercial crew program has been years in the making. Boeing, the competing company, isn't expected to launch its first astronauts until next year.

As the trailblazers, Hurley and Behnken are establishing new prelaunch traditions. They shared two at Bridenstine's request Wednesday.

Hurley, a former Marine and fighter pilot, followed military tradition and put a mission sticker on the SpaceX flight simulator in Houston on Tuesday, after completing training. Behnken, an Air Force colonel, followed Russian custom and planted a tree. He had help back home from his wife, who's also an astronaut, and their 6-year-old son.

"My son will always have that lemon tree that he was a part of planting," Behnken said. "Hopefully, it makes it through Houston's hot summer this year and becomes a tradition for some other folks as well."

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight.

It will be the first time a private company, rather than a national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

NASA test pilots Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken flew to Florida from their home base in Houston aboard one of the space agency's jets.

"It's an incredible time for NASA and the space program, once again launching U.S. crews from Florida and hopefully in just a week from about right now," Hurley told reporters minutes after arriving.

Hurley was one of the four astronauts who arrived at Kennedy on July 4, 2011, for the final space shuttle flight, "so it's incredibly humbling to be here to start out the next launch from the United States."

"We feel it as an opportunity but also a responsibility for the American people, for the SpaceX team, for all of NASA," Behnken added.

The two are scheduled to blast off next Wednesday afternoon atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, bound for the International Space Station. They'll soar from the same pad where Atlantis closed out the shuttle program in 2011, the last home launch for NASA astronauts.

Since then, the only way to the space station for astronauts has been on Russian rockets launched from Kazakhstan.

Hurley and Behnken still don't know how long they'll spend at the space station: anywhere between one and four months. Only one American is up there right now - astronaut Chris Cassidy - and could use a hand. Hurley said he got an email from Cassidy on Tuesday night in which he wrote that "he's looking forward to seeing our ugly mugs on board."

Greeting the astronauts at Kennedy's former shuttle landing strip were the center's director, former shuttle commander Robert Cabana, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

"You really are a bright light for all of America right now," Bridenstine told them.

The welcoming committee was reduced drastically in size because of the coronavirus pandemic. There were no handshakes for the astronauts, who did not wear masks but kept their distance at separate microphones. Cabana and Bridenstine wore masks except while addressing the crowd; so did the approximately 20 journalists standing more than 20 feet (6 meters) away.

During these tough times, Bridenstine said, "this is a moment when we can all look and be inspired as to what the future holds."

NASA's commercial crew program has been years in the making. Boeing, the competing company, isn't expected to launch its first astronauts until next year.

As the trailblazers, Hurley and Behnken are establishing new prelaunch traditions. They shared two at Bridenstine's request Wednesday.

Hurley, a former Marine and fighter pilot, followed military tradition and put a mission sticker on the SpaceX flight simulator in Houston on Tuesday, after completing training. Behnken, an Air Force colonel, followed Russian custom and planted a tree. He had help back home from his wife, who's also an astronaut, and their 6-year-old son.

"My son will always have that lemon tree that he was a part of planting," Behnken said. "Hopefully, it makes it through Houston's hot summer this year and becomes a tradition for some other folks as well."

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The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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                              My Life during Quarantine

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My life during quarantine has been fine. My sleep schedule has changed since school ended. I have been helping my parents do house work. I can’t said that i have a regular daily schedule, because sometimes i receive homework that i need to do or just helping out my mom/dad. I been doing my workout exercises sometimes ( Running, and home exercises). Also when i have free time, I will sometimes take my dog for a walk or just watch one my favorites anime series. I also been learning to speak and write in Japanese. I haven't played video games since the 2nd week of April ( i think it because i just got bored of playing or maybe have i too much homework). I have been in contact with my friends from school. I have also been trying to avoid watching news so i won’t stress out. That my story on my past weeks of quarantine.

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                             The Reunion

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                             The Reunion

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I walk into campus and see Students walking and talking with other students . I feel like it's going to be like it was the first day of school . Also I would be happy and finally have the chance to talk to my friends since the last time. The question I would likely say to my friends is “What have you done since March.” The thing I miss the most is being in class and learning from my teachers, And also talking and saying my thanks to my senior friends for helping me get through the last two years and this school year . Another thing I miss the most is going to track practice and running with my teammates. I hope that my last year of high school is going to be a healthy and great school year.

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                                     The Day everything change

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                                     The Day everything change

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How did I find out about the announcement?. My mom was talking to me a week before the 13th, And she was talking to me about how they might close the school. I say to myself that its never going to happen. Then a few days past, On the 13th I woke up past my regular time which is 6:20. At 7:16 I woke up and prepared anything that I needed for the day and brushed my teeth and left my house. Then I ran to school and arrived at school at like 8:17 ish. Finally, I went straight to my first period class and I opened the door. I saw only four students and I sat down on my seat. And my Sports Medicine teacher, Was started to explain about the situation and said “there met not be a next week”. I was shocked on how there might not be a next week. In my 2nd period, the class did work and not much that happened there. In my third period class is when I heard an announcement saying about the next week and beyond. At lunch time, I was in Mr. Rose's room and talking to him and eating my lunch. In my four period class there were only 3 students in that class because some left early. In my fifth period class, Not that much happened there. In six period class, I was fixing some picture frames and then I did other work from my classes. After school since theirs was no track practice, I went straight home and told my mom about the announcement I heard at school. And then she told me “I knew it”. After that I went for a run on my own and then returned. I started thinking what if this gets worse then right now.

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Hey everyone,

I think you all did good on the yearbook and  i will miss this class the most. Even though school ended i will miss seeing all of you and working on the yearbook too. I hope all of you have good and fun summer!.

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                                               Interview Mom

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1. How has your life changed since Mid-March?

“A Little bit”

2. What has become your favorite new routine during Shelter in Place?

“Watching the News about the corona virus”

3. Which moments from history from your lifetime does this moment remind you of?

“Nothing”

4. What are you most looking forward to doing when life goes back to normal?

“ For my children to go back to school and my husband to his job”

5. What are your hopes for the future?

“No more viruses like this one"

6.  What was your first ever job?

“Field worker in mexico”

7. What country would you like to visit in future?

“I would like to visit Spain and Italy”

8. What is your favorite memory?

“When i was a kid, I had my mom an she took me to help her out to cook for festivals”

9. What is your favorite Holiday?

“Christmas”

10. What is one language that you will like to learn?

“Japanese”