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09/18/2024

How To Remove Mold From Caulk

It’s a pretty easy process to remove mold from your shower caulk. It just takes a few things you probably already have around the house and about an hour of your time. If you want to get rid of the mold check out this easy tip on how to remove mold from the caulk.

How To Remove Mold From Caulk

To remove the mold in caulk in shower you will need a few things listed below. You probably already have them at home.

Ingredients Needed:

power brush or old toothbrush (I love this power brush for cleaning)
disposable cup (or a cup you don’t mind throwing away)
baking soda
bleach – (IF you don’t feel comfortable using bleach I recommend this)

If you don’t have a disposable cup you can also use a cup that you can throw out after you are done. You probably don’t want to use a cup after the bleach mix has set in it.

Note: You also may want rubber gloves to wear on your hands and a face mask to help with smells depending on how bleach affects you.

You will also need about an hour to let the bleach mix set up on the mold.

Applying the Cleaner To Moldy Caulk

Once you have it mixed to a thick paste then use the old toothbrush to apply it to the caulk that is moldy(You will probably want to spot test in on a small area first to make sure it doesn’t damage the tile).

Make sure it is thick enough to fully coat the caulk. Set a timer for about 30 minutes and then just let it sit.

It smells really strong so you may want to turn on a vent in the bathroom or open a window to help with the fumes.

After 30 minutes check on the bleach mixture and make sure that it is still fully covering the caulk.

Add some more bleach mixture to the caulk if needed. Then set a timer for about another 30 minutes.

If you still see some mold on the caulk you can repeat the steps a second time to get rid of everything.

You can see how just one time of using this bleach mixture made a huge difference on my shower.emoving the Bleach Mix

Once the bleach mix has set over an hour then you can use the toothbrush to scrub the caulk for a minute or two. Then use warm water to wash away the bleach mixture.

Make sure you rinse all of the bleach mixture off of the caulk and fully washed down the drain. You don’t want to leave chemicals where you shower.

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THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER “Annual Awards Luncheon” Was Held At BALLY-EVANSVILLE In The Walnut Room. Doors Open At 11:30 A. M.

GUEST SPEAKER

UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM INDIANA -THE HONORABLE MIKE BRAUN

INTRODUCTION OF OUR GUEST SPEAKER

JOHN PATRICK ENGELBRECHT

THE 2024 CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER AWARDS WINNERS

WOMEN -OF-THE-YEAR

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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR ASSISTING US IN PLANNING TO HELP MAKE THIS PRESTIGIOUS COMMUNITY AWARD A SUCCESS.

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Trailblazers keep the streak alive with Region road win at Lake Land

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MATTOON, Ill. – The Vincennes University volleyball team faced a very tough test Tuesday night when they headed to Mattoon to take on a Lake Land College team who entered the night with an unbeaten 10-0 record.

The Blazers were able to keep their composure on the road and come away with the win 25-17, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17, extending VU’s Region 24 winning streak to 44 matches.

Vincennes got off to an excellent start in the opening set, quickly building an 8-4 lead before extending the advantage to 22-13.

Lake Land tried to battle back with a 4-1 scoring run, but were unable to overcome the deficit as VU took set one of the night 25-17 to take the early 1-0 match lead.

The Trailblazers would continue to ride this early start in the second set, scoring eight of the first nine points and building a seemingly commanding 14-4 lead.

VU’s double digit lead would hold at 21-11 before the home crowd began to rally around the Lakers and helped push Lake Land on a massive 14-2 scoring run to close out set two and even the match at 1-1 with a 25-23 set win for the Lakers.

Looking to bounce back in a big third set, VU sophomore Libby Mehringer (Jasper, Ind.) set the tone early in set three with back-to-back aces to open the set.

The third set was another back-and-forth battle with the two teams trading scoring runs and the Blazers holding on to a narrow 22-21 advantage before closing out the third set on a 3-1 scoring run to win 25-22 and gain a 2-1 match lead.

Vincennes again got off to a great start in set four, building a 15-7 advantage and later gaining their largest lead of the night at 21-9.

Once again, however, Lake Land would not go away easily, scoring five straight points to swing the momentum back to the home bench, but this would be as close as the Lakers would get as VU closed out set four 25-17 to take the match over Lake Land.

“Another match, another different line up,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “This time we had to integrate Elisa back in as she missed all of last week. We knew that would take some time and work, which is a tough set of circumstances with going against an unbeaten team at their place.”

“We did a great job of rebounding from that loss in set two,” Sien added. “We were off all night in our offensive execution and in our blocking. It made it hard at times to score without those two things.”

The VU offense was once again led by the sophomore trio of Laura Tavares (Merida, Venezuela), Isadora Dias (Rio Grande de Norte, Brazil) and Elisa Dalla Pozza (Vincenza, Italy).

Tavares and Dias led the way with 12 kills each, with Dias adding seven digs, one block, one set assist and an ace, while Tavares finished her night with three blocks and two digs.

Dalla Pozza picked up right where she left off, returning to the VU lineup with 11 kills, a team-high four blocks and one dig.

Freshman Martyna Sadowska (Pila, Poland) finished with seven kills and one set assist, while fellow freshman Paulina Fister (Tuszyn, Poland had four kills and one block to go along with a new career-high 20 digs.

Sophomore Allison Czyzewski (Louisville, Ill.) rounds out the VU offense with a pair of kills and two blocks on the night.

Sophomore Libby Mehringer continues to run a very good Trailblazer offense, ending with a team-high 24 set assists, six digs, three aces and one kill.

Sophomore Dylan DeCoursey (Montgomery, Ind.) shared time at the setter position, finishing with 15 set assists and three digs.

Sophomore libero Grace Flexter (Oblong, Ill.) had another big night controlling the VU back row defense with a team-high 21 digs, seven set assists and one ace.

Freshman Brooklyn Summers (Loogootee, Ind.) got into the game on the defensive end, finishing her night with a pair of digs.

“Elisa had a fantastic match with good numbers in her attacks and blocks,” Sien said. “She flipped around and blocked some on the right side as well. She also served tough and picked up a few digs on defense.”

“I thought Grace picked up a lot of Lake Land’s attacks and serve received very well,” Sien added. “She also served tough to take Lake Land out of their offense. She just had a good all-around game for us.”

“Credit the team for persevering and getting the win when not playing at our very best,” Sien said. “We stuck it out and made all the big plays at the end.”

The Trailblazers will hit the road again this weekend when VU heads to Hanceville, Ala. Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 for the Wallace State C.C. Fall Bash.

Vincennes will open the weekend tournament Friday against D-II No. 12-ranked Enterprise State C.C. from Enterprise, Ala. at 6 p.m. eastern, before turning around to take on Snead State Community College from Boaz, Ala. at 8 p.m. eastern.

VU will close out the weekend slate Saturday, Sept. 21 against host Wallace State C.C. at 10 a.m. eastern before ending the weekend against Lawson State C.C. from Birmingham, Ala. at 2 p.m. eastern.

“We need to play now that we have the line up back,” Sien said. “It is like resetting the season and starting all over again. I thought we did a great job tonight of staying together. Quitting would have been the easy thing to do after that disappointing second set. I felt we did the opposite and pulled together.”

BOX SCORE

VUVB (10-4, 6-0) – 25 23 25 25 x

Lake Land – 17 25 22 17 x

VINCENNES STATS

Grace Flexter – 1 point, 1 ace, 21 digs, 7 set assists

Paulina Fister – 5 points, 4 kills, 1 solo block, 20 digs

Dylan DeCoursey – 3 digs, 15 set assists

Brooklyn Summers – 2 digs

Laura Tavares – 13.5 points, 12 kills, 3 block assists, 2 digs

Isadora Dias – 13.5 points, 1 ace, 12 kills, 1 block assist, 7 digs, 1 set assist

Allison Czyzewski – 3 points, 2 kills, 2 block assists

Martyna Sadowska – 7 points, 7 kills, 1 set assist

Elisa Dalla Pozza – 14 points, 11 kills, 2 solo blocks, 2 block assists, 1 dig

Libby Mehringer – 4 points, 3 aces, 1 kill, 6 digs, 24 set assists

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The Vincennes University volleyball team improved to 10-4 on the season, with a 6-0 record in Region 24 play.

Second half goal propels Aces men’s soccer to result over Indiana

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The Purple Aces earned their first point in Bloomington in over 20 years

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Redshirt freshman midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi (Guilia, Italy) scored his first goal of the season to help the University of Evansville men’s soccer team to its first draw of the year.

It only took six shots, but the Purple Aces earned a point against the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night in a 1-1 tie. After falling behind in the first half of the match, UE had 10 minutes of strong offensive pressure that weakened the Hoosiers for Evansville’s first goal at Bill Armstrong Stadium since 2019. The draw was also the Aces first in Bloomington in almost 30 years with the last coming in October of 1995.

“It was a tough game,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver of the match. “I thought in the first half they pinned us in really well. Any time you give up 20 shots, you have to face a lot, but I thought we were limiting their really good looks. Even though we were deeper in the field, we were able to defend and limit their chances to outside shots.

“And in the second half, we stepped a little bit higher. And I think that let us grow into the game a little bit more. It caused some turnovers to attack in transition and get some set pieces. Which I thought we were dangerous on. All in all, anytime you come to IU and get a result, you’re going to be happy. So, we’re thrilled with that, thrilled with the response of the guys and how hard we worked. It’s definitely a springboard because it shows what happens when you work your tail off and bring those intangibles into a game,”.

It was another slow first half for UE with only one shot in the first 45 minutes of action. Senior forward Nacho Diaz Barragan (Almeria, Spain) connected with the ball in the seventh minute, but it sailed wide to the left. For the rest of the half Evansville played on the defensive end of the ball, blocking three shots with three saves from freshman goalkeeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill. / Elk Grove HS). Indiana found its way through the Aces’ defense in the 31st minute as forward Samuel Sarver scored.

UE headed into the final 45 minutes of the match facing a one-goal deficit. The Hoosiers kept the pressure on as the game got chippy in the second half with both teams being assessed a yellow card in the first 10 minutes. Diaz Barragan again connected early in the half with a shot in the 55th minute.

But it was Fedrizzi who found the back of the net in the 73rd minute. The midfielder was able to curl the ball around his defender to find the left side of the net for the score. Evansville kept the offensive attack going with a corner kick and a shot from freshman defender Martin Wurschmidt (Fram, Norway) in the following minutes. The Aces also forced two saves from Indiana goalkeeper JT Harms in the final nine minutes of the match.

But neither team found the back of the net for a last-minute game-winner. For the second time in three seasons, UE and the Hoosiers tied in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes of action. Evansville returns to conference play over the weekend, heading to no. 9 Western Michigan for the first time in program history. Kick-off on Sunday, September 22nd is set for 2 p.m. CT from Kalamazoo.

Aces fall in midweek contest

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Cardona posts 25 kills for UE

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Giulia Cardona had a stellar 25-kill performance, but three USI players had double figure kills to lift the Screaming Eagles to a 3-1 win over the University of Evansville volleyball team on Tuesday inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Cardona’s kill total was a match high. Melanie Feliciano had nine while Chloe Cline added seven. Lexi Owen led UE with 38 assists and 12 digs. Maddie Hawkins and Cardona finished with 11 digs apiece. Ashby Willis and Bianca Anderson led USI with 15 kills each.

Set 1 – UE 25, USI 22

Giulia Cardona’s third kill, coupled with an ace from Krystell Pappas, set the Purple Aces up with an 8-5 lead in the opening set. USI rallied to cut the deficit to 13-12 before a pair of Cardona kills gave UE some breathing room. Lexi Owen added an ace to push the lead to 15-19. The Screaming Eagles made a late rally, making it a 24-22 game, but Melanie Feliciano took matters into her own hands, picking up the kill to give UE the set.

Set 2 – USI 25, UE 19

Evansville took a 3-1 lead out of the gate before the Screaming Eagles came back to tie the score on multiple occasions. With things knotted at 6-6, UE made its move. Assisted by consecutive service aces from Jenna Heidbreder, UE went on an 8-1 run to open a 14-7 lead.

Just as fast as Evansville made its run, USI rallied. A 7-2 stretch cut the deficit to 16-14 and that would be just the beginning of a game-ending 18-5 run that saw USI win the set by a 25-19 final.

Set 3 – USI 25, UE 17

Jenna Heidbreder picked up her third ace of the evening to put UE up by a 6-4 score. USI quickly tied the game at 6-6 before opening an 11-8 lead. Cardona and Chloe Cline picked up kills to help the Aces close, but the Screaming Eagles slowly extended their lead to 17-11. Evansville did its best to cut into the USI lead before falling short.

Set 4 – USI 25, UE 22

Things were looking up in the early moments of the set with Evansville taking an early 2-0 lead. From there, USI took control. They took a 4-2 lead and would double up the Aces at 16-8. Cardona picked up another kill to get as close as four points at 20-16 before the Screaming Eagles clinched the match.

UE will have a rematch against USI on Friday across town.

Women’s golf finishes 10th at The Velvet

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Standtke picks up top finish for UE

PADUCAH, Ky. – Louise Standtke carded a 6-over 78 to tie for 17^th place at The Velvet Championship at the Country Club of Paducah as the University of Evansville women’s golf team tied for 8^th place.

She posted the top finish for the Purple Aces, completing the three rounds with a 234. Standtke registered a 78 in all three rounds. Finishing two strokes behind her was Mallory Russell. After leading UE on Monday, Russell shot an 81 in the third round. She tied for 21^st with a score of 236.

Third for Evansville and tying for 47^th overall was Elizabeth Mercer. An 88 in the third round gave her a final tally of 245. Next up for UE was Trinity Dubbs. Her 82 in round three tied her for 53^rd with a 247. Izzy Steele rounded out the UE contingent with a 252. Steele posted an 84 in the final round to tie for 66^thplace.

Caroline Patterson of UNC Asheville was the medalist. A 75 on Tuesday gave her a 3-round total of 217. She came in three ahead of Jillian Breedlove of Austin Peay. The Governors took the team championship with an 897. They completed the tournament 21 strokes ahead of UNC Asheville. Evansville took 10^thplace with a 953.

UE is back in action at the Coyote Creek Classic. It will take place on Oct. 6-7 in Peoria, Ill.

USI loses to Purdue Fort Wayne after early goal Screaming Eagles continue homestand next week

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer could not overcome an early Purdue University Fort Wayne goal and lost, 1-0, Tuesday afternoon at Strassweg Field. The Screaming Eagles are 0-7-0, while the Mastodons go to 4-2-1.

After Purdue Fort Wayne posted the only goal of the match at 3:04 and the first three shots of the match, the Eagles were nearly even with the Mastodons in the final 87 minutes. The Mastodons only outshot the Eagles, 13-7, for the match, but USI and Purdue Fort Wayne were tied 4-4 in the final 45 minutes.

USI also had the momentum in the second half with a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks, 6-3, in the match. The Eagles had their best chances to score early in the second half when sophomore defender/forward Jackson Mitchell and freshman defender/midfielder Gavin English had shots on-goal at 55:15 and 67:17, respectively

Between the posts, sophomore goalkeeper Andrew Klott stood a little taller today. Klott allowed the one tally and made six saves in the loss.

NEXT UP FOR USI:
The Eagles reach the halfway mark of the five-game homestand September 25 when they host Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a 7 p.m. contest. Rose-Hulman is 1-2-2 to begin 2024 and is set to host Ohio Northern University Saturday before visiting USI next week.

The USI and Rose-Hulman match will be the first countable contest between the two programs. The September 25 match also will be a regular season game for the Eagles, while being listed as an exhibition game for the Division III Engineers.

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The Case for a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund

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Lessons from Successes and Failures

BY JOE WALLACE

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The proposal to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has recently gained bipartisan attention, with both Donald Trump and Joe Biden expressing support. A SWF could serve as a powerful tool for economic stabilization, savings, and strategic investments. However, concerns about potential mismanagement, similar to the misuse of Social Security funds, have raised questions about whether the U.S. government could responsibly manage such a fund. To assess the potential benefits and risks, it’s essential to examine both successful and failed SWFs worldwide.

Global Examples of Sovereign Wealth Funds

Successful SWFs are often associated with strong governance, transparency, and a long-term investment focus. Among the best examples are Norway, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, which have leveraged their funds to secure economic stability and national development.

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG): Funded primarily by oil revenues, Norway’s GPFG is one of the world’s largest SWFs, valued at over $1.4 trillion. The fund was established to save for future generations and to mitigate the economic impact of oil price fluctuations. Norway has implemented strict fiscal rules that limit how much of the fund’s returns can be used annually, safeguarding it from political interference. The fund emphasizes ethical investing, transparency, and has not been bonded against, ensuring that it accumulates wealth responsibly while contributing to national priorities, such as pensions.
United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi Investment Authority): The UAE’s SWF has transformed the country from a primarily oil-dependent economy into a diversified global player. The fund invests internationally and has also financed domestic infrastructure and economic diversification projects, enhancing the quality of life for citizens. Strong governance and strategic investment have allowed the UAE to use its SWF to fuel national development while preserving significant wealth.
Singapore (GIC and Temasek Holdings): Singapore manages two major SWFs that have supported the nation’s economic transformation into a global financial hub. GIC focuses on long-term investments to stabilize reserves, while Temasek invests actively in various sectors, including technology and healthcare. These funds have financed national development projects and strengthened economic resilience, showcasing how SWFs can drive innovation and growth.

Failures and Mismanagement of Sovereign Wealth Funds

While successful examples demonstrate the potential of SWFs, other countries have struggled with mismanagement, corruption, and political interference, resulting in severe economic consequences.

Venezuela – Fonden (National Development Fund): Established to manage surplus oil revenues, Venezuela’s Fonden became a textbook example of mismanagement. The fund’s resources were used for short-term political spending, including subsidizing social programs, rather than investing in productive assets. Rampant corruption, lack of oversight, and political misuse led to the fund’s depletion, contributing to Venezuela’s economic collapse. Today, the country faces extreme poverty and hyperinflation, with no savings to stabilize the economy.
Nigeria – Excess Crude Account (ECA): Nigeria’s SWF was set up to save oil revenues for economic stabilization, but it has been plagued by chronic mismanagement and lack of transparency. Funds were frequently withdrawn to cover budget deficits without accountability, leaving the account nearly empty despite high oil prices in earlier years. The ECA’s failure illustrates the dangers of political interference and poor governance, which undermined its intended purpose.
Libya – Libyan Investment Authority (LIA): Libya’s SWF suffered from political turmoil, corruption, and mismanagement, particularly during and after the Gaddafi regime. Investments were poorly managed, and international sanctions led to asset freezes. The absence of robust governance and the exploitation of the fund by competing political factions severely compromised its potential to support Libya’s economy.
Kazakhstan – Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund: Kazakhstan’s fund was intended to manage state assets and support economic projects, but it has been criticized for inefficiency and lack of transparency. Investments often propped up state-owned companies rather than fostering diversification or profitable ventures, resulting in lost opportunities and stagnation.

Conclusions and Recommendations

The experiences of successful and failed SWFs provide valuable lessons for any country considering establishing such a fund. For the United States, a sovereign wealth fund could offer substantial benefits, including economic stabilization, future savings, and strategic investments in national priorities. However, the key to success lies in robust governance, transparency, and a commitment to long-term financial health over short-term political gain.

Recommendations for a U.S. SWF:

Establish Independent Governance: To avoid political interference, the SWF should be managed by an independent board with clear guidelines on how funds can be used. Learning from Norway’s success, only a small portion of the fund’s returns should be available for annual spending.
Ensure Transparency and Accountability: Regular public reporting and independent audits are crucial for maintaining public trust. Transparency would deter misuse and allow the public to hold managers accountable.
Focus on Strategic Investments: The fund should prioritize investments that align with national interests, such as green energy, infrastructure, and technological innovation. These investments can drive economic growth and improve citizens’ quality of life without compromising the fund’s integrity.
Separate from Day-to-Day Budgeting: The SWF should not be treated as an emergency source of funds for budget deficits. Clear rules must be established to prevent withdrawals driven by political expediency, as seen in Venezuela and Nigeria.

By adhering to these principles, the U.S. can create a sovereign wealth fund that safeguards national wealth, invests in the future, and learns from the successes and failures of other nations. A well-managed SWF could serve as a financial cornerstone for generations, securing the nation’s economic future.