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Phil Mickelson, Billy Horschel share clubhouse lead after another rough day at U.S. Open
ARDMORE, PA. - Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Jacksonville Beach's Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the real star of this U.S. Open.
Nearly half the field did not finish the second round when it was suspended by darkness. Moments after the horn sounded to stop play, Mickelson opted to finish his round and drilled a 20-foot birdie putt for a 2-over 72. That gave him a share of the clubhouse lead with Horschel, who made it as easy as possible by hitting every green in regulation for a 67.
They were at 1-under 139.
Even with the round not finished, it was becoming clear that this U.S. Open might be up for grabs until the very end. Tiger Woods, who grimaced with every shot out of the rough because of pain in his left elbow, was at 3-over 143 and still very much in the game.
"I don't know how anyone is going to separate too far from the field," Mickelson said. "There might be a hot round tomorrow, and they might get a hot round on Sunday, but unlikely to be the same player."
No one was hotter than Horschel, playing in his first U.S. Open since he was a 19-year-old in college.
Nothing is tougher than Merion, the little course in the tony suburbs of Philadelphia that even in rain-softened conditions is showing plenty of might. And to think there was chatter at the start of the week about the potential for the first 62 in major championship history.
"Perhaps next time you guys will believe when we say it's really not that easy, that it's really not that easy," Geoff Ogilvy said after a 70. That put him at 4-over 144, which gave him and dozens of others a legitimate shot going into the weekend.
Luke Donald (72), Justin Rose (69) and Steve Stricker (69) were at even-par 140.
Two amateurs - Michael Kim of Cal and Cheng-Tsung Pan of Taiwan - were 2 under for their round and among those who didn't finish.
The long day, brought on by storm delays on Thursday, began with cool conditions and patches of light rain that eventually gave way to sunshine. That led players to wonder how much tougher Merion will be once it starts to dry out.
"It's not as easy as people think," defending champion Webb Simpson said after a 75 put him six shots behind the clubhouse lead. "I heard 15, 16 under floating around. And it's going to be a normal U.S. Open winning score, I think."
Horschel hit all 18 greens in regulation, a stellar achievement at a regular tour event, let alone the U.S. Open. It sent USGA officials searching for hours to find the last time anyone failed to miss a green in the toughest test in golf. Records of that detail only go back as far as 1989. That last documentation of someone doing that was Johnny Miller when he closed with a 63 at Oakmont to win in 1973.
David Graham used his putter on every hole - three from the fringe - when he shot 67 to win the 1981 U.S. Open at Merion.
"I didn't know I hit every green until I walked off 18," Horschel said. "It's a cool thing. But like I said, it's not the first time I've hit all 18 greens. I've done it plenty of times in my career. Obviously, it's at a U.S. Open, but I think the softness of the greens helped that."
Pan played nine holes and was even par, along with Ian Poulter, who was plodding along in plaid at 1 under for his round through 14 holes. John Senden of Australia had a 71 and Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium shot 72 to finish at 1-over 141.
Mickelson, equipped with a full night of rest after his cross-country trip Wednesday from his daughter's eighth-grade graduation in San Diego, began with a three-putt bogey and appeared ready to pull away with a shot that nearly spun back into the hole at No. 8. He missed the birdie putt from 4 feet. Then he hit a beautiful tee shot over the water to a dangerous front pin on the par-3 ninth to about 7 feet. He missed that one, too.
Horschel doesn't lack for confidence, even though the 26-year-old won for the first time on the PGA Tour just two months ago in New Orleans. He is an explosive player, capable of running off birdies without notice. For this championship that meant keeping the ball in play.
His only bogey was on the 13th hole, the short par 3 and the easiest at Merion.
"I was not in the zone, trust me," Horschel said.


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In today's Albuquerque Journal: http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/02/23/news/council-oks-map-cutt...
I hope people start paying attention to the actions of our city council - which I believe has become less representative of the city's political make-up over the past couple of years. I'm also hoping Democrats and progressives come up with some quality candidates for the new city council districts and for mayor (though that election is still 2 years out). Can't get organized soon enough...
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"...almost every one of the city’s federally designated “pockets of poverty” will now lie in one of nine council districts."
"Public testimony at the meeting was overwhelmingly against the plan that was eventually adopted. Many opponents were neighborhood leaders from older neighborhoods in the urban core.
Javier Benavidez, president of the Barelas Neighborhood Association, said the map amounts to “abandoning the neighborhoods that need the City Council the most.”
VICTORY HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Thursday July 19, 2012
Loma Linda Community Center
1700 Yale SE
REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE MEETING
Victory Hills Neighborhood Association Redistricting Committee is hosting a symposium
July 19, 2012 beginning at 6:30 PM. Guest speaker will be Councilman Isaac Benton who will explain and answer questions about his proposed charter amendment to increase the number of city council districts from 9 to 13. As stated in his press release (June 18, 2012) “The recent redistricting process and the resulting district map raised many concerns regarding dilution of voting strength, particularly among minorities. When we factor in continuing population growth, increasing the number of council districts to maintain adequate representation is a sound proposal for voters to consider.” The Albuquerque City Council will act upon this bill at their August 6, 2012 meeting and at that time public comments will be taken.
Victory Hills Neighborhood Association supported Map V during the redistricting process which recognized the University neighborhoods as a Community of Interest. We feel that by having our area split between three different council districts our representation may be compromised. It is our hope that by making sure everyone fully understands Councilman Benton’s proposed amendment will be able to present a united front at the August 6th meeting. Please join us and forward this to anyone who might have an interest.
If you cannot be present at the August 6th council meeting letters may be sent to all Albuquerque City Councilors at the following link http://www.cabq.gov/council/councilors/contact-all-councilors
Chair: Victory Hills Redistricting Committee
Councilman Benton is planning to host a couple more of these meetings in other areas so that questions about this can be answered. I put this one together because we were all real confused.
It would really help if you gave us the address where this VHNA meeting is to take place, Chris.
Try looking at the top right hand side where it say Loma Linda Community Center 1700 Yale Se beginning at 6:30 PM and if any other groups would like to put a meeting like this together contact Isaac Bentons office.
Sorry 'bout that.
Will the new, proposed District map (Appendix B) be available for inspection at your July 19 Neighborhod Association meeting?
A draft of the new proposed District map will be there for comments. Maybe your area should contact Isaac's office and set up a meeting of your own. You seem very interested.
I see your July meeting has been cancelled. Does this mean the first opportunity for the public to see the "map" will be the same meeting the Resolution is presented to the Council for a vote? Why even bother to have Charter provisions that require a citizens commmittee with representation from all districts?
The VHNA July 9th board meeting was cancelled. The July 19th Redistricting Committee Meeting will still be held tomorrow July 19, 2012 at Loma Linda Community Center beginning at 6:30 PM. Are you trying to put out misinformation or just not reading?
Sorry Hunter I see where you picked that up from. I don't do the web page for Victory Hills Neighborhood Association and the person who does lives in a world of her own. I can see where the mistake was made. But the Redistricting Committee meeting is a go.
So when does this redistricting take place?
Somehow I was figuring that it would all happen after this election and Ike would no longer be my representative, but now I'm starting to think maybe he'll be representing us until November 2013.
It has happened. However, as I understand it he remains the councilor for District 3 until the next election, when he will no longer be eligible to run for that seat
I've heard rumors that Benton is attempting to get appointed to Debbie O'Malley's old seat in Distrct 2 (where he now resides), allowing the mayor to appoint someone new for the new, west-side District 3. It would be interesting to see how that played out. This would have to happen before Debbie assumed her new County Commissioner job in early January.
I have heard that rumor too.
I love the idea, but I'm not holding my breath.


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David Bowden has paid a harrowing tribute to his wife and two daughters who sadly passed away following a road accident in Co. Mayo in March. The dad delivered a devastating tribute at their funeral on April 3rd.
His wife Una (47) and their daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (10) died instantly when their car collided with a fuel lorry on the N17 in Castlegar last Tuesday.
The Mayo accident shattered the hearts of their loved ones, but especially David’s.
David was preparing to travel home from Ethiopia when he heard of the heartbreaking accident.
Speaking at their funeral, the devastated dad said: “It is hard to put into words what the feeling is to lose your whole family in one go. I am crying so hard.
“The best is to hope and pray that they are at peace. They were all such beautiful girls who lived short, but such fun-filled lives.”
“That is how I would like to remember them,” he added.
David met his late wife Una in 2003 and they later married in 2007.
David praised his wife, whom he described as a “tough cookie” after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.
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The American Sociological Association is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for ASA Officers, Committee on Committees, Committee on Nominations, and Committee on Publications. Voting will begin in late April and will continue throughout May. The candidates are:
Annette Lareau, University of Pennsylvania
John Logan, Brown University
Brian Powell, Indiana University
Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, University of Southern California
Rebecca Adams, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Mary Romero, Arizona State University
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Stephenie A. Bohon, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Scott Davies, McMaster University
Kelly A. Joyce, College of William and Mary
Jui-Chung Allen Li, Academia Sinica (Taiwan)
Dina G. Okamoto, University of California-Davis
Andrew Schrank, University of New Mexico
Jane Sell, Texas A&M University
Ezra W. Zuckerman, MIT Sloan School of Management
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Dana M. Britton, Kansas State University
Erin Kelly, University of Minnesota
Vincent Roscigno, Ohio State University
Mitchell L. Stevens, Stanford University
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Emilio J. Castilla, MIT
David John Frank, University of California-Irvine
Joshua Gamson, University of San Francisco
David B. Grusky, Stanford University
Nada Y. Kim, Loyola Marymount University
John W. Mohr, University of California
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Kristen Schilt, University of Chicago
Zulema Valdez, Texas A&M University
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Business groups have criticised the UK budget for a lack of support for energy costs and labour shortages, which will leave many small businesses “feeling short-changed”.
Logistics UK said it was “dismayed” by the budget while the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) pointed to a “distinct lack of new support”.
Martin McTague, national chair of the FSB, said: “The chancellor has set high expectations for supporting small firms during these challenging times, but today’s budget will leave many feeling short-changed.
“The distinct lack of new support in core areas proves that small firms are overlooked and undervalued. Budgets are about tough choices, and with today’s billions of pounds being allocated to big businesses and households, 5.5m small businesses and the 16m people who work for them will be wondering why the choice has been made to overlook them.”
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he was “proving the doubters wrong” as the UK economy faces “enormous challenges”.
The UK will not enter a technical recession, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, and it anticipates inflation will fall to 2.9% by the end of 2023, down from 10.1% in January.
Hunt announced the budget will focus on “four pillars” including: employment, enterprise, education and everywhere.
Hunt said: “In the autumn we took difficult decisions to deliver stability and sound money.
“Today, we deliver the next part of our plan: a budget for growth. Not just growth from emerging out of a downturn.
“But long term, sustainable, healthy growth that pays for our NHS and schools, finds good jobs for young people, provides a safety net for older people, all while making our country one of the most prosperous in the world.
“Today I deliver that by removing the obstacles that stop businesses investing’ tackling the labour shortages that stop them recruiting; breaking down the barriers that stop people working; and harnessing British ingenuity to make us a science and tech superpower.”
He concluded: “Declinists are wrong and the optimists are right.”
What the budget means for businesses and procurement:
The government is introducing a full capital expensing programme for the next three years – with the aim of making this permanent – which will allow companies to write off the full cost of qualifying plants and machinery investments in the year they invest.
Corporation tax will also rise to 25% from April 2023.
Shevaun Haviland, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The plans for full capital expensing are also a step in the right direction to offset the rise in corporation tax, but the jury is out on how it will impact businesses compared to the Super Deduction scheme.”
2. Energy costs
The government announced it will continue support on domestic energy costs, but made no mention of industrial energy support once the Energy Bill Relief Scheme comes to an end in March.
McTague said: “We’ve got a budget that on energy helps households but not small firms. On business taxes, it spends £27bn extra on big businesses, arguing that small businesses are already catered for. This will lead to a feeling of being left behind instead of being considered equal partners in economic recovery – trickle down economics here simply does not work.”
Haviland added: “Almost half of businesses have told us they will struggle to pay their energy bills from April, and they cannot invest when they are fighting to survive. There is little in today’s announcement that will provide comfort to these firms.”
3. Investment zones
The Spring Budget announced the launch of 12 investment zones across the UK to drive growth in key future sectors and bring investment to the local area. Each zone will have access to interventions worth £80m over five years, including tax reliefs and grant funding.
Simon Geale, executive vice president of procurement at Proxima, told Supply Management: “Investment zones, R&D and climate incentives all point towards futureproofing the workforce and schemes designed to remove the barriers to get into, or stay in work are very much about sparking growth in the here and now.
“And while broad and fairly moderate in places, this budget looked like it was all about removing barriers for businesses and the individuals who work for them whilst providing some moderate incentives for investment, particularly in high-tech and climate.
“Even so, we should proceed with caution, and wait to see how realistically businesses will adapt to the needs of the new workforce, and that the schemes provided will be taken advantage of and produce the desired results.”
The government announced fuel duty will be frozen at current levels for the next 12 months.
Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals, said “there was little content that showed government has been thinking about business road transport”.
However, he noted: “The one bright point for fleets was the freeze in fuel duty. An increase in 11p per litre would’ve been extremely unwelcome at a point in time when the economy is struggling and removing that possibility is very much welcome.”
David Wells, chief executive of Logistics UK welcomed the freeze to fuel duty, but said: “Logistics UK is dismayed by the lack of support to help businesses with energy costs and our sector’s transition to a low carbon economy, something which the government has urged industry to commit to.
“This is a missed opportunity. Our members will also be concerned about proposals for a reformed HGV road user levy and together we will be seeking urgent clarification as to the detail involved.”
5. Labour shortages
The government said it is looking to tackle labour shortages through a range of initiatives designed to support disabled into work, as well as helping those aged over 50 to retrain.
It will offer “returnerships" to operate alongside skills boot camps and sector-based work academies “targeted at the over 50s who want to return to work”.
McTague continued: “Proposals to help people with health conditions are ill-designed and won’t help people get back to work, and we fear the work capability assessment changes won’t happen for years. The chancellor has failed to take any action to make it easier for small firms to recruit people locked out of the labour market.
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Haisi Hu's The Transparent Tree and Order/Entropy
September 26, 2014
Tomato House Gallery
301 Saratoga Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233
The Magic Floot, an animation screening at the Tomato House Gallery, features several New York animators’ work. Haisi Hu, a 2013 recipient of Franklin Furnace Fund, shows two of her recently completed animation pieces, The Transparent Tree, and Order/Entropy. The Transparent Tree is a stop-motion animation about a transparent forest taking over the ruined city. Order/Entropy is a Cel animation that explores the desire for order and the inevitability of entropy.
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Beatrice Glow’s FLOATING LIBRARY
September 6 – October 3, 2014
Open Wed-Sun, hours vary
Lilac Museum Steamship
Hudson River Park’s Pier 25
New York, NY
The Floating Library is a pop-up, mobile device-free public space aboard the historic Lilac Museum Steamship. The people-powered library is initiated by artist Beatrice Glow and brings together over 70 participants to fortify a space for critical cultural production by pushing boundaries under the open skies that are conducive to fearless dreaming. The ship’s main deck will be transformed into an outdoor reading lounge to offer library visitors a range of reading materials from underrepresented authors, artist books, poetry, manifestoes, as well as book collection, that, at the end of the lifecycle of the project, will be donated to local high school students with demonstrated need. Ongoing art installations include a Listening Room that will feature new works by six sound artists in response to literature, site-specific paper rope swings, The Line, by Amanda Thackray, and Leading Lights by Katarina Jerinic in the Pilot House.
During this action-packed month, there is free public programming with over twenty roundtables, performances and workshops that will shine a spotlight on maker culture, DIY politics, sustainability issues and community engagement.
Through collective placemaking, the Floating Library intends to recodify how we occupy public spaces by bringing activities that are typically confined within privileged institutional walls— such as reading, writing, researching, questioning and debating—to open space.
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So, I got sucked into Candy Crush. Have you seen this one?
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Often times, scientific software needs to be adapted for different execution environments, problem sets, and available resources to ensure its efficiency and reliability. Directly modifying source code to implement adaptation is time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to manage for today's complex software. This research work studies modular approaches to implementing program adaptation with existing scientific codes, whereby application-specific adaptation strategies can be implemented in separate code which is then transparently combined with a given program. By using the approaches developed in this study, scientific programmers can focus on the design and implementation of adaptation schemes, manage an adaptation code separately from the main program components, and compose an adaptive application whose original capabilities are enhanced in diverse aspects such as application performance and stability. The primary objective of the modular approaches in this study is to provide a language-independent development method of adapting existing scientific software, so that applications written in different languages can be supported when implementing adaptation schemes.
bound: 144 pages
publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (April 26, 2017)
isbn: 3330078669, 978-3330078666,
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Chevrolet Unveils Innovative Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Vent Trims General Motors' iconic brand Chevrolet has once again pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering with the introduction of their latest innovation - Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Vent Trims. This cutting-edge technology showcases Chevrolet's commitment to pushing the envelope in terms of design, performance, and sustainability.Carbon fiber has long been favored in the automotive industry for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability. By incorporating this lightweight and robust material into the rear bumper vent trims, Chevrolet not only enhances the aerodynamics of their vehicles but also offers a more visually appealing and sportier aesthetic.The integration of carbon fiber into the rear bumper vent trims is key to achieving better aerodynamics. By optimizing the airflow around the vehicle, these trims minimize drag and enhance overall performance. The resulting reduction in drag improves fuel efficiency, making Chevrolet vehicles more eco-friendly and cost-effective for consumers.On top of the functional benefits, the carbon fiber rear bumper vent trims also elevate the visual appeal of Chevrolet vehicles. The sleek and sophisticated finish of carbon fiber adds a touch of modernity and elegance, making a powerful statement on the road. These rear bumper trims not only serve as a functional component but also enhance the overall aesthetic of Chevrolet vehicles, attracting discerning consumers who appreciate both performance and style.Chevrolet's commitment to sustainability is evident in their decision to utilize carbon fiber. With an increasing global focus on environmental consciousness, Chevrolet's use of carbon fiber aligns with their goals of reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices. Carbon fiber is known for its recyclability and its ability to reduce the environmental impact of vehicle manufacturing. By incorporating this material into their rear bumper vent trims, Chevrolet takes yet another step towards a greener future.The incorporation of carbon fiber into the rear bumper vent trims is part of Chevrolet's larger mission to continuously innovate and stay at the forefront of automotive design and technology. This commitment to pushing boundaries has been a defining feature of the brand, allowing Chevrolet to remain competitive in an ever-evolving industry.Chevrolet's pursuit of excellence is not limited to their vehicles' performance and design; they also prioritize the safety and comfort of their customers. The carbon fiber rear bumper vent trims undergo rigorous testing and meet Chevrolet's stringent safety standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and peace of mind.The introduction of the carbon fiber rear bumper vent trims solidifies Chevrolet's position as a leader in automotive innovation. With these trims, Chevrolet customers can expect improved performance, enhanced fuel efficiency, and a sleek and stylish appearance. This innovation reflects Chevrolet's dedication to providing customers with the highest quality vehicles that offer both substance and style.In conclusion, Chevrolet's integration of carbon fiber into their rear bumper vent trims showcases their commitment to excellence in performance, design, and sustainability. As a brand that has continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation, Chevrolet once again proves that they are at the forefront of the automotive industry. The carbon fiber rear bumper vent trims not only enhance aerodynamics and fuel efficiency but also add a touch of elegance and modernity to Chevrolet vehicles. With this exciting new development, Chevrolet maintains its position as a brand that combines functionality, style, and sustainability with unparalleled expertise.
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Thames Tributary Darent - Farningham
The Darent continues to flow in a north westerly direction
Post to the north Dartford Road
Post to the west Farningham
Calf stock Lane
This may have been part of a prehistoric track which went across the North Downs.
The Hundred Year Wood planted in 1994 to commemorate one hundred years of the Parish Council's existence.
Three clumps of Scots Pine planted as landscape features.
Avenue of lime trees with rookery,
Picture gallery built by Vavasour Earle at the end of the lime avenue for his vast collection. It had caretakers' quarters at each end. Only the walls stand following Second World War incendiary bombing which damaged the glass roof and burned the oak floor.
Franks Hall. The name comes from a house a Frankish family built beside the river in the 13th and this is marked by lumps in the pasture on a grassy mound. The present house was built for Lancelot Bathhurst, a London alderman and represents a new era of prosperity.. In 1591 on a Square plan. Queen Elizabeth the First visited Bathurst here. By the 18th it was no longer owned by the Bathursts. In 1861 the courtyard was roofed over and a large staircase built in the space. In 1877 the owner was Vavasour Earle. In 1880 it was bought by Mr. Power, said to be the great-uncle of film-star, Tyrone Power but it was re-possessed by the Earl of Bathurst. In the 1930s it was bought by Alfred Morris Wheeler, a wealthy property owner and draper from Bexley, and in the Second World War, it was a maternity home while the Wheelers lived in The Lodge. It has since become headquarters of a Findlay Publicatrions who publish technical magazines which undertook considerable restoration before 1982. Grade I Listed
Franks Generating Station. Ruined building on a leat to the east of the main Darent river, used a turbine to generate power for the estate.
Franks Farm. Part of the Franks Hall estate. From the early 1900s to 1936 the land was farmed by Mr. Langland.
Cricket Ground. –Horton Kirby Cricket Club

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Is Congress Too Good for Obamacare?
They know it is a mess.
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For the past few months, members of Congress and their staffs have been discussing behind closed doors the worrying proposition that they will be forced off their popular health insurance program and onto the federal insurance exchanges set up under Obamacare.
Those concerns reached a fevered pitch this week as President Obama, while making a rare visit to Capitol Hill, assured lawmakers that they and their staffs wouldn’t be foisted onto the same health exchange as millions of Americans. Then late last night, news broke that Obama had “solved” the problem, although no details were available.
Obama and many in Congress are hoping that the Office of Personnel Management can somehow find a way to legally continue paying for members’ health benefits after they lose their current Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) coverage and instead have to get coverage through the new exchanges.


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Librarians -- Georgia -- Atlanta.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
This collection contains one photograph of Frances Newman. This is the same photograph that appeared in the 1924 Atlanta Constitution article announcing Miss Newman as the new librarian at Georgia Tech.
The Newman Family Grave Stones Photograph Collection contains 11 color photographs. The photographs, taken circa 1987, document the various grave stones in the Newman family lot in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.


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Despite turmoil on Wall Street, shoppers have kept spending this summer, amid a more positive outlook on the economy for the months ahead. Here's a look at this week's economic developments and how they may affect your business.
Leading Indicators Rebound
Following declines in June, the index of leading economic indicators rose 0.4 percent last month, led by gains in consumer expectations and vendor performance, the Conference Board reported Monday.
Six of 10 index components improved in July, including a drop in new jobless claims and more orders for consumer goods and materials, according to the New York-based private research group. On the downturn were building permits, new orders for non-defense capital goods, and interest rate spread, while average manufacturing hours held steady.
The index has shown gains in three of the last six months, rising by 0.1 percent in the six months ending July.
Over the same period, the coincident index, a gauge of current economic conditions, rose by 1.1 percent, led by strengths in industrial production and employment.
Retail Sales Up
Same-store sales rose by 0.2 percent last week, the first gains in over three weeks, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities reported Tuesday.
The gains, which are based on sales data at 60 retail chains nationwide, were driven by lower temperatures and sales-tax exemptions, according to Michael Niemira, the New York-based trade group's chief economist.
According to the National Retail Federation, the growing turmoil within the subprime mortgage and private equity markets has not kept shoppers from spending this summer.
In a survey of 1,000 consumers released this week, roughly half said the troubles on Walls Street hadn't changed their spending habits, while about 25 percent said they didn't even follow the stock market. Only 13 percent said the crisis had them thinking twice about major and nonessential purchases, the survey found.
Business Bankruptcies Jump
Following sharp declines last year, the number of businesses filing for bankruptcy rose to 6,705 in the second quarter, a 7 percent increase from the start of the year, Euler Hermes ACI reported Tuesday.
Business bankruptcies over the first two quarters combined are now up by 45 percent over last year when changes to federal bankruptcy laws prompted a 50 percent decline in corporate insolvencies, according to the Owing Mills, Md.-based credit insurance firm.
Rising energy costs, tighter monetary policy, and declines in the housing market were cited as causes of the gains. The firm is forecasting 30,000 business bankruptcies by the end of the year.
Gas Prices Back on the Rise
Average gas prices rose by 1.4 cents last week to $2.785 per gallon, the first increase in four weeks, the Energy Information Agency reported Wednesday.
As of Aug. 20, average gas prices were 13.9 cents lower than the same period last year. The modest gains were driven by soaring price hikes in the Midwest, where average prices pumps jumped by 10.2 cents to $2.87.1, the highest prices in the country. By contrast, prices in most regions dropped, including a 6.6 cent decline in California to $2.862 per gallon.


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Now that you have a garden plan, lets get it installed. Gardens in the City can handle it all for you – sourcing, delivering, soil preparation, planting, mulching and finally warranting your plants. We can find you any size plant that you need, from trays of tiny groundcover cuttings to trees in wire baskets.
Sourcing and Delivery
We deal with several wholesale nurseries to source your plants. We will inspect each plant that we purchase on your behalf to make sure that it is healthy. Then we will care for it as it travels from the nursery to our yard and finally to your property. This professional care during its transition makes all the difference to ensure your garden’s success.
Soil is a living medium, and needs proper care to keep it healthy too. Without healthy soil it is impossible to have a healthy garden. As part of any planting service we assess your soil and make recommendations on the best methods for ridding your beds of weeds and amending the soil before planting.
No kidding – this is the fun part. Of course we’ll be happy to install the plants that we bring you. We have the skill to properly handle plants and install them so that their roots will grow out into the surrounding soil and support the plant in the long term.
Mulch is any material that is used to cover the soil and is all about soil health. It protects from unwanted sunlight sterilization, helps retain moisture, helps moderate temperatures, suppresses weeds that germinate and slowly breaks down to replenish the soil. In most situations we do recommend mulching, but we’ll be happy to discuss the pros and cons for your particular garden situation.
We warrant the plants that we supply and install for 1 year. The warranty is with Gardens in the City, not our suppliers. That means that if there is a problem, you just give us a call and it gets fixed as soon as the seasons will allow it. We want your garden to be a success!
Watching it grow
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The Center for Disease Control has recommended the use of cloth face masks to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
This face mask is made from 100% polyester and includes two ear loops with adjustable grommets for a comfortable fit.
The printed area of the mask is approximately 7" wide by 5" tall. This mask fits well on adult mens' faces without the grommets but, due to the adjustable grommets, can be worn snuggly by adult women, as well.
Please note - this is NOT a surgical grade mask. It is not intended for any medical or commercial uses, whatsoever. It is a simple, cloth mask designed for everyday use to cover your mouth when out in public. The mask should not be used in any medical or surgical setting.
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In the highly anticipated new comic-book sequel to Miller’s beloved graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns, Batman has apparently gone through some changes…
In the inaugural issue of Dark Knight III: The Master Race, out this Wednesday, it’s revealed that former-Robin Carrie Kelly has stepped into the famous cowl.
“I just think the suit looks a lot better on a girl,” writer and artist Frank Miller said to The New York Post. “Dick Grayson [the original male Robin] in my series made a good sidekick, but he never measured up. He went insane and became a bad guy,” Miller says. “Carrie is Batman’s equal.”
The former Robin was introduced in Miller’s moody 1986 series that featured a 55-year-old Batman coming out of retirement to clean up Gotham. It’s among the best-selling and most influential superhero stories of all time.
The new sequel, “Dark Knight III,” is being co-written by Miller with veteran comic book scribe Brian Azzarello, but Miller says the idea to replace Bruce Wayne with a woman was hatched back in the 1980s.

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The Swirl is a painting by Anni Adkins which was uploaded on May 26th, 2008.
50.000 x 44.000 x 2.000 inches
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Lahore: Sarh Attqnia Company (SAC), a Saudi engineering firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Javedan Corporation (a subsidiary of Arif Habib Group) on Sunday (November 14) to invest USD 12 billion in the River Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) project in Lahore, according to news reports.
The agreement was reached after Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership between the two countries, according to the report.
The SAC will invest in the 2,000-acre RUDA project, which is being developed along 46 kilometres of the River Ravi, according to Arif Habib Group Chairman Arif Habib. He noted that the company will contribute its expertise, investment, and real estate development skills to the effort, which he believes will help strengthen bilateral commercial connections.
Furthermore, the Arif Habib Group, which owns a majority stake in the RUDA project, claimed that after the internal compliance procedure is completed, the official agreement will be signed within the next two weeks. SAC Chairman Khalid Abdulaziz AlMogbel said at the event that the investment in Pakistan “demonstrates our faith in the country’s expanding economy” and that the company will urge other Saudi companies to invest in Pakistan’s many sectors, including healthcare infrastructure.

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Subject: I have found a DVD that I think you would enjoy
|Katt Williams Behind the Pimp|
Features lost performance footage and behind the scenes footage featuring Katt interacting with HIS FANS face-to-face.
|Hot Shots / Hot Shots Part Deux |
PG-13 2007 1hr 26min

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There are many users who, when it comes to renewing their old mobile and cannot opt for a high-end mobile, focus on a somewhat inferior terminal but one that is capable of offering great results. samsung It has an extensive catalog of smartphones that are half way between mid-range and high-end. Today we are going to talk about a model with excellent features and whose price has currently plummeted in PcComponentes.
Specifically, we refer to Samsung Galaxy M53 5G, a terminal that despite seeing the light on the market last year is still an excellent option since it is a tremendously balanced smartphone and with the guarantee of a leading firm such as the Korean one. And best of all, today on the PcComponentes website it can be ours with a €170 discount. Keep reading that we tell you everything it is capable of offering.
AMOLED screen, 108 MP camera and beastly battery
We are facing an upper-middle-range mobile with a design that maintains the usual trend used by Samsung in 2022, quite attractive with metallic reflections. The front is clean enough, with a fingerprint reader on the right side and a square-shaped rear camera module. Its 6.7-inch panel has technology AMOLEDFull HD + resolution and a refresh rate of 120hz.
Inside we find the processor MediaTek Dimensity 900, a SoC manufactured at 5 nm with 5G technology capable of offering good performance. It is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage. If we need more capacity, it can be expanded by using Micro SD cards up to 1 TB. Its battery reaches 5,000mAh of capacity that allows us to exceed the day of use without problems. In addition, it is compatible with 25 W fast charging. Of course, no charger includedso that if we do not have another at home it will be necessary to acquire a separate one.
The photographic section is also very remarkable in the Galaxy M53 5G. The module located at the rear incorporates a total of four cameras, where a 108 MP main sensor with aperture f/1.8. With it we will be able to take good photos in different situations offering quality results that can satisfy the needs of most users. It is accompanied by an 8 MP wide-angle lens, along with two small 2 MP sensors, intended for depth and macro photos. In the front his 32MP camera It is perfect for some good selfies.
Take the Samsung Galaxy M53 5G with a discount
As we have been able to verify from its specifications, the Galaxy M53 5G is a mid-high range smartphone belonging to the Samsung catalog last year, and which continues to be a great purchase option. Quality screen, with a large battery and cameras, it has everything necessary to become a great option in its price range.
On the PcComponentes website there is a RRP of €519but currently it can be purchased for only €348.95, which is a 32% discount for a total saving of €170. In addition, it has more than 150 ratings from buyers, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.


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In this guitar lesson Alex teaches you how to read guitar tablature. Just to be clear, what is tablature? From the Merriam Webster Dictionary it’s “an instrumental notation indicating the string, fret, key, or finger to be used instead of the tone to be sounded.” In other words, it’s a form of musical notation indicates instrument fingering rather than musical pitches.
If you don’t know musical notation but want to learn new songs on the fly, tablature is a great alternative. It’s easy to learn and even easier to find for whatever song you’re trying to learn. Ultimate Guitar is one of the more popular online guitar tab resources.


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Intelligent, Brilliant, Funny,
This review is from: But I'm a Cheerleader  [DVD] (DVD)
I saw this film about half a dozen times at the cinema, would have been more but it was only on a short run due to late arrival of the print.
"But I'm a Cheerleader" takes the issue of teenaged sexuality and deals with it in a thoughtful and funny way without ever making charicactures of gay and lesbian teens or adults. Sure the stereotypes exist in the film (RuPaul as the exgay in particular), but they are presented in a way that makes you laugh with them rather than at them.
The more intimate scenes are presented in a gentle, non-exploitative and non-sensationalist way, frequently to the beautiful "Glass Vase Cello Case" by Tattle Tale (from "Sew True" on St Francis Records, 1995). Megan and Graham are shown to be two people who have fallen in love and happen to both be girls.
Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall (who also took an Executive Producer credit) are excellent and believable in their roles as Megan and Graham.


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Yet another consequence of our lockdowns and pandemic responses. We have rended the social fabric in the name of “safety.”
An Associated Press analysis of state data reveals that the coronavirus pandemic has ripped away several systemic safety nets for millions of Americans — many of them children like Ava. It found that child abuse reports, investigations, substantiated allegations and interventions have dropped at a staggering rate, increasing risks for the most vulnerable of families in the U.S.
In the AP’s analysis, it found more than 400,000 fewer child welfare concerns reported during the pandemic and 200,000 fewer child abuse and neglect investigations and assessments compared with the same time period of 2019. That represents a national total decrease of 18% in both total reports and investigations.


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Text flashes up before the first frames of the film: “10 years after the collapse.” A shot of Guy Pearce, playing a nameless man, sitting in his car. Flies buzz around his face, occasionally land, and buzz off again. He doesn’t even flinch. Eventually he exits the car and heads to a pseudo-convenience store for presumably something to drink. Another truck full of three men races down the road and crashes (depicted in an excellent shot of Pearce sitting at the bar calmly, Asian music softly playing in the background, as the car flips through screen and dust flies). The three men get out of the lodged truck and steal Pearce’s blue car and take off.
The Rover plays out like a bleak and revisionist western and very much evokes writer Cormac McCarthy throughout. It is monotonous and paced accordingly. Brief flashes of violence are thrown into the desolate and deprave landscape. Pearce’s roamer meets up with Rey, a mentally challenged straggler, played by Robert Pattinson. He overcooks the role a bit, trying a bit too hard, ticking a bit too much, but Rey and Eric make for one of the most compelling pairings of the year.
Many wanderers in the film turn to drugs, bounty hunting, and murder. The film is stripped back to the depravity of the post-apocalyptic world it depicts. The percussive, and altogether weird, musical score drones along behind the two travel buddies dogging along together. The Rover digs beneath the skin. There are numerous whiffs of nihilism throughout this savage world. No society. And that’s where director Michod’s stripped back, peeled away look into the bleeding and dirty nature of humanity really begins to show.


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LOS ANGELES, Jan 28: Child actor Jacob Tremblay has joined the cast of upcoming “Predator” sequel.
The young star will play the son of lead Boyd Holbrook in the 20th Century Fox movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie will follow Holbrook’s character, a former marine who discovers that aliens exist, despite no-one believing him.
Shane Black will direct the sequel and will produce and co-write the script with Fred Dekker.
The movie also stars Sterling K Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, Trevante Rhodes and Olivia Munn, while Thomas Jane is reportedly in talks to join the cast.
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We spent only one night at the Hilton Buenavista in Toledo. Let me get the main disadvantage out of the way - it's quite far from the historic centre. And there's nothing else close by that you could walk to. But if you have a car as we did, it's really not a problem unless you're the type who'd like to stroll around the old town after dinner.
HBT is a low-story affair, Spanish villa style. The driveway leads to a foyer and you then have to walk a corridor before you get to the reception desk. In front of the reception desk is a magnificent lobby with stained glass ceiling-skylight - on a sunny day, it's stunning.
The rooms are huge - pls check out the room photos. Upon entering, you have the wardrobe cabinets which have Japanese style doors. The toilet is impressive - separate fully glass enclosed toilet, separate glass enclosed shower with rainforest-style shower head, his and hers washbasin that my wife and I appreciated. The furniture pieces were elegant. The desk and bedside lamps were heavy brass types - we also appreciated the bedside reading lights. There was a footside settee, and a regular sofa with coffee table. There was even a pretend iron grill balcony, a nice decorative touch. The floor to ceiling window opened to a great view of the Tajo river. The large LCD TV had thankfully a sufficient number of english channels - a rare occurrence in Spain.
There was good art on display in the corridors and elevator foyers - pedestals with nice marble busts.
The breakfast place was elegantly furnished with black and white tiles. Food variety wasn't too impressive but the basics were all there, including a Nespresso self-serve machine.
The reception staff are very competent. I had checked out several hours before I realised that I had left my coat in the room. They were quick to send someone to look for it and they brought it down in a plastic bag, all nicely folded.
I'm a Hilton fan and the Hilton Buenavista Toledo experience just continues to reinforce my impressions.
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- The Eurostars palacio Buenavista, constructed around the former XVI century Buenavista Palace, is located just 5 minutes from the old city quarter of Toledo by the free transfer service. Based within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel is situated in the perfect location for exploring all the hidden treasures that the Imperial City of Toledo has to offer. Along with the city's commercial and recreational districts, those wishing to visit the heart of Spain, the Eurostars Buenavista Toledo Hotel is also the ideal starting point from which to discover Aranjuez, Cuenca, Avila, and other points of interest near Madrid. Madrid City Centre is easily accessible via the AVE (High Speed Train), which the journey from Toledo to Madrid's Atocha Station in just 30 minutes. The city of Madrid is then yours to explore, where you can find its main museums: the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofia within walking distance.The Madrid-Barajas International Airport is a short 45 minute drive taking the AP-41 or A-42 highways; however special tariffs can be applied to airport transfers upon request ... more less
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7:20 p.m. UPDATE: The Beach council voted to approve the operating budget which includes the parking fee increase.The budget passed with only one dissenting vote.
VIRGINIA BEACH -- It could cost more to park at the Oceanfront beginning this summer.
Resort-area civic leagues have requested enhanced parking management initiatives. The city is developing a parking strategy to meet those needs, but it will require additional revenue.
The plan is to raise the hourly parking meter rate from $1.50 to $2.
The resident discount fee of $2 would also increase to $3 for city parking lots, providing a discounted flat rate after 5:00 p.m.
The rate hike isn't going over well with some locals.
'You want to go somewhere where they aren't nickle and diming you to death,' said Virginia Beach resident Dick Jones.
According to the ordinance scheduled for approval Tuesday night, the added revenue will pay for increased enforcement, infrastructure replacement and maintenance.
'The city does need money to keep everything looking nice,' said Maurice Smith, a visitor from Mobile, Alabama.
If approved, the rate increases will go into effect the first of July.


With most 2020 races cancelled due to the pandemic, the nation’s runners, triathletes and OCR (obstacle course racing) enthusiasts will be feeling more ready than ever to experience the buzz of competitive racing and have something to train for. Fear not, this winter is filled with countless opportunities to push yourself beyond your limits. Here are 6 of the best:
Gritty, filthy and demanding, one of the world’s most famous obstacle races is returning to Al Ain Zoo with more imaginative and tougher obstacles. Test yourself in new and wonderful ways by battling barbed wire, walls, ropes and fire. Available in three levels: Sprint (5km/20 obstacles), Super (10km/25 obstacles) and the four-hour Hurricane Heat team challenge, there’s something for all fitness levels. Abu Dhabi is also hosting the Spartan Agoge, a 60-hour extreme endurance feat, the Spartan World Championship and the Abu Dhabi Spartan Trail 50km later this year. At this rate, we’ll all be unstoppable obstacle-course pros by 2022.
Friday, November 5. From Dhs330.
The World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
Don’t worry, this doesn’t involve competing against the world’s best elite triathletes. The amateur races at the two-day triathlon festival take place the day after the professionals have wowed the crowds with their record-breaking performances. Offering Super Sprint, Sprint and Olympic routes, it’s a truly unforgettable event in a very special setting. Steam across the clear blue waters of Yas Marina, tear around Yas Marina circuit on a bike and run like you’ve never run before around the UAE’s most adrenaline-fuelled island.
Saturday, November 6. From Dhs570.
Desert Warrior Challenge
OCR has exploded in the UAE in recent years, and one of the most popular events is the homegrown Desert Warrior Race. Ridiculously exciting, intense and challenging, it will force you to release your ‘inner warrior’ and achieve things you never dreamed you were capable of. Heading to Ras Al Khaimah with terrifying obstacles that boast intimidating names like Claustrophobia, The Beast and Brain Freeze, the 5km and 10km routes see participants scale huge structures, plummet into freezing waters, clamber over enormous walls and take on seriously steep slides. But don’t worry, the main essence is all about team work, letting lose, and helping your fellow warriors do the best they can. The feeling when you finish, exhausted, exhilarated, soaking and covered in sand, is out of the world.
Al Marjan Island, Friday, November 19. From Dhs250.
Expo 2020 Dubai Run
As if the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai wasn’t exciting enough, we now have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to race around the Expo site. The 3km, 5km and 10km routes all pass through the Mobility, Opportunity and Sustainability districts and past some of the beautiful and striking pavilions. However, don’t let the stunning, out-of-this-world architecture distract you from smashing your predicted time. All participants receive a free Expo pass for race day, so you can always get there early and have a proper look around beforehand. It’s guaranteed to be the one of the most awe-inspiring runs you’ve ever done.
Friday, November 19, from 7am. Dhs50.
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Looping the glorious Corniche, Qasr Al Hosn, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers and beyond, this picturesque marathon takes in some of the most iconic sites in Abu Dhabi. A must for all UAE runners, there’s also 10km, 5km and 2.5km fun run routes, plus a marathon relay for teams of two. A feel-good, community event full of positive vibes, the cool Nike finishers’ t-shirt further adds to the bragging rights. Plus, if you don’t know where to start with training, you can always join in with the free practice sessions at TrainYAS. Perfect for keeping yourself accountable, they’ll ensure you’re feeling ready for race day.
Friday, November 26, 2021. From AED 75 (5km) to AED 550 (marathon relay).
Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
Renowned as the fastest half marathon in the world, the 15th edition of this much-loved race is set to be the biggest yet. Taking in the stunning mountainous landscape of this wild and wonderful emirate, the family-friendly event features a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5km and a 1km fun run. Plus, if you’re travelling from other emirates, it presents the perfect excuse for an active and nature-infused weekend staycay.
Friday, February 18, 2022. Price tbc.
Harriet Shephard is an Abu Dhabi-based copywriter and freelance journalist with a particular focus on fitness, travel and lifestyle, which, along with good food, also happen to be her main passions when she's not typing away at her laptop.


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Central Boulevards, Brussels
The redevelopment project involves the design of the public space of the main boulevards in Brussels from rue Saint Michel, north from De Brouckère Square, up to Fontainas Square. Some adjacent streets of the boulevard Anspach are also being redesigned.
The design principles for the new central boulevards are established on a conceptual base and are built on technical assumptions and preconditions. The project has been developed through analysis (research) and design exploration (spatial scenarios).
Reviews and adjustments of both studies are made with a set of partners (Brussels Capital Region, city of Brussels, ...) and actors (companies, cultural institutions, non-profit organizations, ...) as well as the population and the direct users of the boulevards, who can actively participate through interviews, public debates and workshops.
The pedestrian area provides space for new experiences and practices, such as strolling around, games, sports, music, aromas, green... The boulevard is no longer a barrier difficult to cross, but is an integrating and welcoming public space. The aim is to optimize urban green (trees, plants, grasses, lawn) with a sustainable use of rainwater.
The project embraces several "shared spaces", differentiated by their scale, form, atmosphere and function, always in relation to their surroundings. This approach strengthens the local cohesion , responding to specific activities and identities at both sides of the boulevard.
From De Brouckère to Fontainas we distinguish six spatial entities:
– De Brouckère as an "Agora" for large scale gatherings and events,
– The luminous ceiling of the "Foyer Urbain" gives new quality to the large modernist context,
– The "City Promenade" accompanies the major N-S and E-W pedestrian flows,
– Bourse Square as an urban scene or "Urban Theatre",
– The "Green Promenade" between Bourse and Fontainas,
– Fontainas becomes a "City Garden" between different neighbourhoods.
Client: Beliris, City of Brussels, Brussels Mobility
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Seven Sundays is an exemplary business not just for its growth, but in how it has grown. From the start, Hannah prioritized working directly with farmers whenever possible, finding new and thoughtful routes to ingredients, and authentically telling the brand’s unique story.
This company with a regional grain footprint has a sweet origin story: when Hannah Barnstable and her husband Brady discovered muesli while on their honeymoon in New Zealand, they realized it was a healthy breakfast that they’d be proud to popularize back home. In 2011, Hannah started off preparing the first batches of Seven Sundays muesli by hand in a commercial kitchen space she rented, selling it at Minneapolis farmers’ markets. Concocted from rolled oats and a variety of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds, muesli can be soaked overnight, cooked like oatmeal, or even used as an ingredient in cookies. Wondering about the name? Just imagine a week of Sundays, where you “live the most simply and deliberately.” Yeah, it sounds pretty great.
A decade in the books, Seven Sundays is an exemplary business not just for its growth, but in how it has grown. From the start, Hannah prioritized working directly with farmers whenever possible, finding new and thoughtful routes to ingredients, and authentically telling the brand’s unique story. As Seven Sundays has expanded, they’ve shifted the traditional ingredient sourcing methods many CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies employ, of working with aggregators, brokers, and distributors toward working directly with farmers and processors. Doing so means lower costs for Seven Sundays, tighter relationships, and better insights into how the ingredients they use are grown and processed.
In fact, Seven Sundays’ commitment to local sourcing and relationships led to an Oat Pilot Project in 2018, a collaboration between a network of Midwest farmers, and contacts at Oatly, AGC member Practical Farmers of Iowa, Grain Millers, and Sustainable Food Lab. The goal of the project is to build a larger base of farms that can produce food-grade oats in the corn belt. For their part, Seven Sundays is providing cost sharing, a price premium for transitional and organic oats, and estimates of how many acres of production they can use, which helps farmers plan their season. As they wrote in September 2021 on their blog, “In the 3 years since the start of the program, we have increased our oat acreage from one farmer with 100 acres to five farms totaling almost 500 acres enrolled in the program.”
For crops not grown locally, such as coconut, Seven Sundays established a supplier approval program to help ensure quality and keep an eye towards continuous improvement. Brady explains, “When I have options, I’ll look at sustainability and social impact such as Fair Trade practices to help pick the suppliers which are most aligned with our values.” This approach is in line with the standards required to maintain their Certified B Corp status, which they’ve held since 2019.
All of this focus comes from a genuine concern for the impact their purchasing has on regenerative agriculture, farmers, and community, so Seven Sundays discusses that in their consumer messaging. “Regenerative agriculture is a complex story. We try to keep the messaging simple, be transparent, connect with our farmers, share their stories, continue to learn, and hope that our consumers will see over time that we’re moving things in the right direction,” Brady explains.
Seven Sundays speaks frankly about things like the presence of glyphosate (Roundup) in commodity oats (they test routinely for glyphosate and have never detected it in their products), the necessity of soil health and their role as a food business in supporting it, and they also offer lots of information about their farmer suppliers, such as buckwheat from Whole Grain Milling, flax from AGC member Askegaard Organic Farm, and sunflowers from AGC member Field Theory.
Always innovating, Seven Sundays recently expanded their product offerings. In addition to eight types of muesli, including Certified Gluten Free and grain-free blends, they now also carry a line of cereals made with upcycled sunflower seeds in flavors such as Maple Sea Salt and Real Berry.
Shop and stay in touch with Seven Sundays using the links below. You’re sure to enjoy the playful tone you’ll find in their newsletters and even more so in their social media—they can get mighty creative with those reels!


McCrory: Coal ash commission violates constitution
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2014
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory says he will likely sign a coal ash cleanup bill approved last week by the North Carolina legislature into law, even though he suggested a key provision violates the state Constitution.
McCrory spoke in a televised interview that aired Sunday on the syndicated political talk show NC SPIN. The Republican governor said he may file a lawsuit challenging the establishment of a new coal ash commission to oversee removal or capping of coal ash at 33 open-air dumps operated by Duke Energy.
Under the bill, leaders in the GOP-controlled state House and Senate will appoint a majority of the members on the new nine-member board. McCrory said that as the state’s chief executive, he should oversee enforcement of environmental regulations.
“I’m going to have to fight them, from a constitutional standpoint, including even the coal ash commission,” McCrory said. “I think this concept of creating commissions that are appointed by the legislature, the majority by the legislature, is unconstitutional, regardless of the subject. Because that means the legislature is doing the operations of state government, which is not their responsibility. I think there is a constitutional issue there.”
McCrory didn’t express an opinion on whether Duke should be able to raise electricity rates to pay for the cleanup, which the company has said could cost as much as $10 billion. He said that would be up to the N.C. Utility Commission, a board whose seven members are appointed by the governor subject to the approval of the legislature.
McCrory’s office did not respond Monday about his intentions regarding the coal ash bill. He could sign the bill, veto it or allow it to become law without his signature.
McCrory retired from Duke in 2008 after working there 29 years and the electricity company’s executives have remained generous in supporting his political campaigns.
The governor’s close ties to the company have triggered criticism from environmental groups over his administration’s response to the massive Feb. 2 coal ash spill from a Duke dump in Eden, which coated 70 miles of the Dan River with gray sludge. The byproduct of burning coal to generate electricity, the ash contains toxic chemicals such as lead, arsenic and thallium.
Ethics filings show McCrory owned an undisclosed amount of Duke stock, selling his stake after the spill.
During his comments that aired Sunday, McCrory criticized his former employer’s handling of its coal ash waste.
“Duke’s got to take care of their responsibility, and they did some shoddy work,” McCrory said. “They did some shoddy work with the dams, they did some shoddy work in communications and they did some shoddy work in the infrastructure underneath the dams. And I’m very critical of the way they handled it, but, at the same time, we’ve got to fix it to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”


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Asisat Oshoala, the Nigeria Super Falcons legend, has been making waves in the football world since joining FC Barcelona in January 2019. However, despite her impressive performances on the pitch, her salary remains a closely guarded secret. As a private institution, FC Barcelona is not obligated to disclose the exact remuneration of its players, and Asisat Oshoala's weekly wages in FC Barcelona is no exception. Therefore, How much does Asisat Oshoala earn in Barcelona?
Asisat Oshoala's weekly wages in FC Barcelona
Answering the question, How much does Asisat Oshoala earn in Barcelona? There have been speculations regarding Asisat Oshoala earnings, suggesting that Oshoala earns approximately NGN ₦ 10,322,181.45 (£10,500) per week and NGN ₦ 39,319,496.00 (£40,000) monthly.
Before joining Barcelona, Oshoala had played for Arsenal, where she was on a relatively low pay scale. However, her career took a significant turn when she moved to the Chinese club Dalian Quanjian FC in early 2017. This move saw her earn a substantial increase in her salary, setting the stage for a brighter financial future.
In recent times, the women's football landscape has witnessed positive changes in terms of pay and conditions. Asisat salary boost is a result of a labor contract that guarantees a minimum salary of 16,000 euros for female footballers in Spain's top women's division. This milestone comes as a response to the demands of the players and the strides they have made in advocating for better remuneration.
It is essential to approach these figure with caution, as they are unofficial and could be subject to change. Contracts in football can be dynamic and may be renegotiated periodically. Additionally, Oshoala's performance and contribution to the team could also influence her salary in the future.
As a highly talented and prolific striker, Asisat Oshoala's contributions to FC Barcelona have been remarkable. While her weekly wages remains undisclosed to the public, it is evident that she is receiving a deserving and more equitable compensation at the club. Her success and recognition represent a step forward in the fight for gender equality in sports, inspiring the next generation of female footballers to pursue their dreams and be fairly rewarded for their dedication to the beautiful game.
This article was most recently revised and updated 9 months ago

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