⭐ From Satellites to Sweet Surprises and Stones in Chocolate

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07 Apr

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⭐ From Satellites to Sweet Surprises and Stones in Chocolate

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🚀 Falcon 9's 19th Ride Brings More Internet to the World

Over the weekend, night owls and space fans were treated to another successful Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral. SpaceX added 28 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation in low-Earth orbit, bringing global internet coverage to even more corners of the planet—especially rural and disaster-affected areas.

What’s just as impressive? The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster landed gracefully on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic, marking its 19th flight. This mission reinforces how routine, and yet remarkable, SpaceX launches have become.

With each launch, Starlink continues expanding its footprint, now covering users in over 125 countries. It's one more step toward making high-speed internet a globally accessible utility—even if you're surrounded by cows or coconuts.

Source: WESH2.com

🦠 Deadly Fungus on the Rise in U.S. Health Facilities

Meanwhile, on solid ground, health experts are sounding the alarm over Candida auris, a potentially deadly fungus spreading in hospitals and senior care facilities. The drug-resistant yeast has seen a sharp rise in U.S. cases—up 64% from 2022 to 2023, according to the CDC. First detected in the U.S. in 2016, C. auris now infects thousands annually.

While healthy individuals generally aren’t at risk, those with serious medical conditions or invasive devices—like catheters or feeding tubes—can face life-threatening complications. The fungus spreads easily and can linger on surfaces or skin, even without causing symptoms.

The troubling part? Some strains are resistant to all major antifungal drugs, making treatment options extremely limited. Hospitals are urged to remain vigilant, as outbreaks can escalate quickly in vulnerable settings.

🍫 Tony’s Chocolonely Recalls Almond Bars Over Stone Fragments

And in a twist no chocoholic wants to hear, Tony’s Chocolonely has recalled several lots of two popular bars—Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar—due to reports of small stones making it into the mix. Yes, actual stones.

The issue reportedly stems from unfiltered debris during third-party almond harvesting. While no injuries have been reported and the complaints came from outside the U.S. and Canada, the company is taking no chances.

If you've bought one of the affected bars between February 7 and March 24, check the lot codes listed on Tony’s website. If yours matches, return it to the store or dispose of it. A refund or replacement is available, so you won’t be left stone-faced.

Turns out, even ethically sourced chocolate isn’t immune to a bump in the road. See full story for details and source codes.

Source: FDA.gov

  • 1788 – American pioneers established Marietta, Ohio, the first permanent U.S. settlement in the Northwest Territory.

  • 1795 – France adopted the metre as the official unit of length.

  • 1862 – The Battle of Shiloh ended during the American Civil War, resulting in over 23,000 casualties.

  • 1906 – Mount Vesuvius erupted, devastating the city of Naples, Italy, and displacing thousands.

  • 1927 – The first public demonstration of television by Bell Telephone Laboratories took place in the U.S.

  • 1933 – Prohibition officially began to unravel in the U.S. as President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation allowing the sale of beer and wine with low alcohol content.

  • 1940 – Booker T. Washington became the first African American to appear on a U.S. postage stamp.

  • 1945 – The Japanese battleship Yamato was sunk by U.S. aircraft during World War II.

  • 1948 – The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded as a specialized agency of the United Nations.

  • 1964 – IBM announced the System/360, a revolutionary family of mainframe computers.

  • 1969 – The symbolic Internet “Request for Comments” (RFC) #1 was published, laying groundwork for future internet protocols.

  • 1990 – John Poindexter, former U.S. National Security Advisor, was convicted for his role in the Iran-Contra Affair (later overturned).

  • 1994 – The Rwandan Genocide began, with mass killings following the assassination of President Habyarimana.

  • 2003 – U.S. troops captured Saddam Hussein's presidential palace in Baghdad during the Iraq War.

  • 2009 – Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was convicted of human rights violations and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info

 Mon Apr 7

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session), 12 – 2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Ormond Beach Regional Library | 4/7/2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: OBCS Meeting SM and Cadets, Apr 7 – Apr 8
    760 Airport Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Art in Full Bloom — Art Spotlight, Apr 2 – 26
    Art Spotlight, 67 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Once Upon a Storytime Series, Mar 11 – Apr 8
    The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

 Tue Apr 8

  • Event: UF/IFAS Satellite Plant Clinic - 10:30am - 12n

    Ormond Beach Environmental Center, 601 Division Ave. Ormond Beach
    For addtl info contact Linda Anderson 386-677-3072 (Sep-May)

  • Event: Once Upon a Storytime, 10 AM
    The Casements, 25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Watercolor Workshop, 10 AM – 1 PM
    Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session), 12 – 2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: LCA Boys Varsity Soccer @ Riverbend Academy, 4:00 – 5:45 PM
    Riverbend Academy, 2080 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: WCA Varsity Baseball @ CCA, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
    Calvary Christian Academy Athletic Department, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Vinyasa Flow, 6 – 7 PM
    Sol Wellness Yoga Studio, 725 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: The Edwards Twins "Final Farewell Tour", 7 – 10 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Art in Full Bloom — Art Spotlight, Apr 2 – 26
    Art Spotlight, 67 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: OBCS Meeting SM and Cadets, Apr 7 – Apr 8
    760 Airport Rd, Ormond Beach

  Wed Apr 9

  • AARP Chapter 1057, 10 am, at
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ormond Beach, 57 N Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach

    AARP Chapters offer opportunities to connect with other AARP members. Join to meet new people, give back and have fun! Activities can include meals, outings, and community service as a major priority.

  • Event: Volusia County Farm Bureau Farmers Market, 7 AM–2 PM
    Volusia Farmer's Market, 3050 E New York Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: $5 to Wear Blue (Autism Awareness Month), 8 AM–3 PM
    Calvary Christian Academy Preschool, 1681 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Spring Bird Walks with Joan Tague - April 2025, 8–10 AM
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Ormond Beach, 8:30 AM
    Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Site Plan Review Committee, 9 AM
    10X Ormond Beach Apartments, 600 Crowne Commerce Ct, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Gardening Florida Style, 10 AM–12 PM
    Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Semi-Private Training (1-day Session 2pm-4pm), 12–2 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Complex, 700 Hull Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Authentic Gemstone Jewelry Class, 1–3 PM
    The Salty Mermaid, 1546 - 1548 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Florida State Poets Assoc, Tomoka Poets Meeting, 4 PM
    30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Business After Hours - Moore Outdoor Living & C.M..., 4:30–6:30 PM
    Moore Outdoor Living, 1141 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Leisure Services Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Performing Arts, 399 US-1, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Bridge4Hope Grief Support Group – In Person Only, 7:30–9:00 PM
    Volusia Recovery Alliance, 454 S Yonge St unit a, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Wednesday Karaoke at the OB with HARRYOKE!, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Ormond Beach Sports Corner Bar and Grill, 709 S Nova Rd, Ormond Beach

  • Event: Wednesday is BINGO Night at Kava Kula, 8–10 PM
    Kava Kula Kava Bar & Lounge, 142 E Granada Blvd #213/214, Ormond Beach

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