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The re-election campaign of Councilman Allan Jennings (D-Jamaica) is proving to be just as unpredictable as his nearly two years in office, with a handful of the maverick's supporters protesting outside State Supreme Court in Jamaica Monday as lawyers for the Queens Democratic machine challenged his petitions inside.
Jennings and his backers accused the Queens County Democratic Organization and the attorneys representing the party's choice, Yvonne Reddick, of trying to commit a "political lynching" by knocking Jennings off the ballot in the race for his own seat.
"They want to win the election without having an election," Jennings said. "There would be no one else in the primary or the general election. I feel disenfranchised."
Jennings was not endorsed by the Queens County Democratic Organization during his campaign in 2001, but he overcame his underdog position to win the primary nod and the general election.
The current race for the 28th Council District, which covers Jamaica, South Jamaica, Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, started with six hopeful candidates, making it one of the most crowded in the city, but challenges have reduced the list to two - Jennings and Reddick, a Democratic district leader and district manager of Community Board 12.
Reddick received the party nod in May over Jennings, making him one of the first city council incumbents not to get the machine's support in Queens, Jennings said.
The Queens County Democratic Organization has challenged about two-thirds of Jennings' signatures in a court proceeding that began July 30. About 30 of the 50 petition carriers who worked for Jennings have been subpoenaed to testify before Justice Janice Taylor about how they collected some 2,100 names out of the total 3,357 his campaign gathered, the councilman said. Candidates need 900 signatures to make the ballot.
"They're challenging all 2,100 signatures," he said of the Party lawyers. "They're fishing. They don't know what they're looking for."
Designating petitions for Stephen Jones, Garth Marchant and Inderjit Singh - all Democrats eying Jennings' seat - were invalidated by the Board of Elections, while Republican candidate Carolyn Younger-Nolan withdrew her bid in the face of challenges and said Monday that she would back Reddick.
Reddick could not be reached for comment on the case or her campaign.
Jones said he would not support Jennings because the councilman's campaign was the first to file a challenge against his petitions, Jones said.
"I am bitter at Allan," he said. "I didn't come after nobody; I felt nobody should come after me. I will not help him in his campaign."
Jennings blasted the county's Democratic Party for trying to eliminate him from the race through a court proceeding.
"Challenging signatures at the Board of Elections is fine, but now that they're coming to court when the board already put me on board, it makes no sense."
But Frank Bolz, a member of Reddick's legal team and a law partner of Queens Democratic boss Tom Manton, said Jennings himself challenged petitions filed by Jones and Singh.
"Allan Jennings took challenges against other candidates," Bolz said. "For him to claim people should not make challenges is ridiculous."
The freshman lawmaker has earned a reputation as a wild card since he assumed his council seat in January 2002.
Jennings drew the council speaker's wrath over his vote against the 18.5 percent property tax hike. The vote went against a compromise between the Republican mayor and the Democratic City Council and, as a result, Jennings was removed from his seat on the Finance Committee. He also came under attack for releasing the names of undercover police officers at a council committee hearing he was chairing.
The councilman placed ads in two Chinese-language newspapers earlier this year touting his love for the Chinese community and detailing his relationship with a Chinese-American folk dancer and his failed marriage to a Taiwanese woman.
Reach reporter Courtney Dentch by e-mail at TimesLedger@aol.com, or by phone at 718-229-0300, Ext. 138.
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Native Food: Fresh Fare for the Summer Solstice
While doing a little time traveling today, I dreamt myself back to the 1700s, packing for an annual trip to the shore. We Abenaki usually had our villages along waterways for access to food, water and travel by canoe. Some of us stayed by our river, lake or other body of water year-round. Many of us had portable housing in the form of wigwams of bark or animal skins. We chose to go by the seashore where it was cool, allowing a nice breeze to come through the wigwam.
In my daydream, my family was anxious to fish and dig for shellfish, to eat them fresh and then smoke or dry some for winter use. I am gorging on raw clams as I wiggle my toes in this soft sand. “Snap out of it!” I think. I could stay here forever, but my time machine is idling and making noises at me.
Then, it hit me, I’ve been brainstorming to find something new and trendy to pass along to my fellow Native Americans to celebrate summer, but that something has been with us all along.
All Native cooks have an inherent traditional wisdom, and it is passed on from our elders.
Most successful dishes are made from the freshest ingredients from our backdoor, like prickly pear cactus, tepary beans, Jerusalem artichoke, rainbow chard and more.
For a fresh summer take of indigenous staples, try mixing mainstays from your own garden and different geographical regions. Why not jicama, apples and avocado in the same salad? Why not corn, heirloom tomatoes and shrimp together? How about day-lily buds, squash blossoms, nasturtiums with peaches or pears?
Black Bean Salad
For an innovative spin on the traditional black bean salad, throw in some matchstic- cut jicama or celery root, about ½ cup each.
2 cans black beans, drained, rinsed lightly
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
½ green bell pepper, fine chopped
½ red bell pepper (or yellow or orange), fine chopped
½ avocado, cubed ½-inch
2 scallions, sliced thin
½ cup cilantro, chopped (or substitute parsley)
4 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
4 tablespoons good olive oil
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and combine well before, chilling at least 3 to 4 hours for flavors to mingle before serving.
Dale Carson, Abenaki, is the author of three books: New Native American Cooking, Native New England Cooking and A Dreamcatcher Book. She has written about and demonstrated Native cooking techniques for more than 30 years. Dale has four grown children and lives with her husband in Madison, Connecticut.

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I rarely do this, because most books about humor writing or purportedly filled with humor writing aren’t funny. This one is. That’s why I’m adding Andy Borowitz’s The 50 Funniest American Writers*: An Anthology of Humor from Mark Twain to The Onion to this site’s esteemed list of Books About Humor Writing.
I only post books to this list that I have read and that I think have value. I’m not like Oprah. I don’t just throw any old thing up there and then give away cars so that everyone will like whatever books I tell them. I actually read these things and only have one car to give away and it’s not a very exciting one.
The 50 Funniest Writers is a collaboration between Borowitz and The Library of America. Borowitz grew up a huge humor nerd. He spent his youth avoiding girls and reading the likes of Mark Twain, Woody Allen and National Lampoon. Borowitz writes:
“So how did I choose the fifty selections in this book? I showed the people at The Library of America my favorite humor pieces; they showed me theirs; and when we found fifty we agreed on, we stopped. To celebrate, we ordered Chinese food, using much the same process.”
The 50 funniest American writers are Mark Twain, George Ade, O. Henry, Sinclair Lewis, Anita Loos, Ring Lardner, H.L. Mencken, James Thurber, Dorothy Parker, S.J. Perelman, Langston Hughes, Frank Sullivan, E.B. White, Peter De Vries, Terry Southern, Lenny Bruce, Tom Wolfe, Jean Shepherd, Hunter S. Thompson, Woody Allen, Bruce Jay Friedman, Philip Roth, Nora Ephron, Henry Beard, Michael O’Donoghue, George W.S. Trow, Fran Lebowitz, Charles Portis, Donald Barthelme, Veronica Geng, John Hughes, Mark O’Donnell, Garrison Keillor, Bruce McCall, Molly Ivins, Calvin Trillin, Dave Barry, The Onion, Susan Orlean, Roy Blount Jr., George Carlin, Ian Frazier, David Rakoff, Bernie Mac, David Sedaris, Wanda Sykes, Jack Handey, David Owen, George Saunders, Jenny Allen, Sloane Crosley and Larry Wilmore.
This book is best enjoyed slowly, taken in over the course of many weeks, so that each piece can be fully breathed in, not unlike a fine scotch, or a photograph of Mitt Romney mowing the lawn. That’s why it has taken so long for me to review it. I never do this with books. I usually power right through them. But you don’t just power right through H.L. Mencken. You’ll miss the way he makes fun of everything and everyone, including you.
The book contains a number of absolute must-reads for anyone who loves humor-writing, including:
“A Presidential Candidate” by Mark Twain
“Imperial Purple” by H.L. Mencken
“More Alarms at Night” by James Thurber
“Across the Street and Into the Grille” by E.B. White
“How to Talk Dirty and Influence People” by Lenny Bruce
“The Counterfeit Secret Circle Member” by Jean Shepherd
“The Kentucky Derby is Decadent” by Hunter S. Thompson
“A Look at Organized Crime” by Woody Allen
“Curb Carter Policy Discord Effort Threat” by Veronica Geng
“Vacation ’58” by John Hughes
“Rolled in Rare Bohemian Onyx, Then Vulcanized by Hand” by Bruce McCall
“Tips for Women: How to Have a Relationship with a Guy” by Dave Barry
“Clinton Deploys Vowels to Bosnia” by The Onion
“If I Were in Charge of the Networks” by George Carlin
“Ask the Optimist” by George Saunders
“If Not an Apology, at least a ‘My Bad'” by Larry Wilmore
I could go on, but I won’t.
The book is available here.

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Meaning : Unknown, Diminutive form of names beginning with krist, Diminutive Form Of Names Beginning With Krist,
Pronunciation : (Unknown), KRIS-tee ,
If you have information about this name, share it in the comments area below!
Numerology information Kristy:
- Name Number: 3. Meaning: Communication, Interaction, Friendship, Joy, Lightness, Humor, Art, Positivity, Optimism
Additional information Kristy:
- Short form of CHRISTINA
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- Wherever Love Goes (with Kristy Lee Cook) by Randy Houser from the Album How Country Feels
- Just Be (feat. Kristy Hawksha) by Tiësto from the Album Just Be
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- The Legend of Kristy Lynn by Rudy Adrian from the Album MoonWater
- Send Me an Angel (feat. Kristy Thirsk) by Sleepthief from the Album The Dawnseeker (Expanded Version)
- Just Be (feat. Kristy Hawksha) by Tiësto from the Album Nettwerk: 30 Years of Music
- Send Me an Angel (feat. Kristy Thirsk) by Sleepthief from the Album The Chauffeur: Remixes (feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw)
Books about Kristy:
- Beyond the Fortuneteller's Tent: a teen time-travel romance - Dec 2, 2013 by Kristy Tate
- It's a Wonderful Afterlife: Inspiring True Stories from a Psychic Medium - Aug 8, 2015 by Kristy Robinett
- Kristy's Great Idea: Full-Color Edition (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix #1): Full Color Edition - Apr 28, 2015 by Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier
- Witch Ways - Aug 11, 2015 by Kristy Tate
- The Wren (Wings of the West Book 1) - Sep 22, 2014 by Kristy McCaffrey
- Heartfelt Lies (Undone Book 2) - May 6, 2015 by Kristy Love
- The Fragile Fall (Undone Book 1) - Aug 6, 2014 by Kristy Love and Jennifer Roberts-Hall
- Kristy and the Snobs (The Baby-Sitters Club #11) - Mar 1996 by Ann Matthews Martin
- The Butterfly and the Violin (A Hidden Masterpiece Novel) - Jul 15, 2014 by Kristy Cambron
- Witch Winter (Witch Ways Book 2) - Aug 30, 2015 by Kristy Tate
Movies about Kristy:
- Christ-Centered YOGA with certified yoga instructor Kristy DiGeronimo.2011 NR
- Kristy's Cardio Combat2007 G
- The Baby Sitters Club: Kristy & the Great Campaign1991 G
- Kristy & the Great Campaign1995 PG by Schuyler Fisk and Bre Blair
- Kristy's Body Toning2007 G
- What Not To Wear Season 3 - Episode 27: Kristy2008
- Kristy2014 Unrated
- Dial up the Distance: How to Train Distance & Use It on Course By Kristy Netzer2010
- Kristy (DVD) Region 3 / Haley Bennett, Ashley Greene, Lucas Till
- Living Death- Kristy Swanson2001
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- Kristy McNichol
- Actor, TV Actor, Award Winner, Person, Film actor, Award Nominee, Musical Artist, Topic
Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol is an American actress and singer. McNichol is known for her roles as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence on the television drama series Family and as Barbara Weston on the sitcom Empty Nest.
- Kristy Swanson
- Actor, TV Actor, Ranked item, Person, Celebrity, Film actor
Kristen Nöel "Kristy" Swanson is an American actress. She played Buffy Summers in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She has also played Catherine "Cathy" Dollanganger in the movie version of the V.C. Andrews book Flowers in the Attic.
- Dated location, Location, City/Town/Village, Statistical region
Kristy is a small village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
- Kristy Yang
- Actor, Topic, Film actor, Award Nominee, TV Actor, Person
Kristy Yang, also known as Yang Gongru, is a Chinese-born Canadian actress. Yang was born in Shanghai, China, to a Chinese father and a British Chinese mother. She immigrated to Toronto, Canada, at a young age and studied at York University after...
- Kristy Hinze
- Fashion Model, Topic, Film actor, Celebrity, Person, Measured person, Award Nominee
Kristy Hinze is an Australian model, actress and television host. Hinze has appeared in Sports Illustrated as well as the Victoria's Secret catalogue.
- The Pogues
- Folk rock Artist, Broadcast Artist, Social network user, Person or entity appearing in film, Musical Artist, Award Nominee, Film music contributor, Person, Award Winner, Featured artist
The Pogues are a Celtic punk band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first...
- Kirsty MacColl
- Alternative Artist, Deceased Person, Featured artist, TV Actor, Composer, Broadcast Artist, Social network user, Musical Artist, Person, Lyricist
Kirsty Anna MacColl was an English singer and songwriter. She wrote and recorded several pop hits between the early 1980s and the 1990s. In addition, she sang on hit recordings produced by her then-husband Steve Lillywhite, notably on tracks by The...
- Kristy Wu
- Actor, TV Actor, Film actor, Person or entity appearing in film, Person, Influence Node
Kristy Wu is an American actress, best known for her recurring role as Chao-Ahn in the TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and co-starring as Melissa Wu in Flight 29 Down. Other television credits include guest appearances on Joan of Arcadia, Freaks...
- Kristy Lee Cook
- Country Artist, Musician, Social network user, TV Actor, Musical Artist, Person, Identity
Kristy Lee Cook is an American country singer who was born in Seattle, Washington, and was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2005, Cook released her first album called Devoted. In June 2008, Cook signed to 19...
- Kristy Thirsk
- Singer, Composer, Songwriter, Social network user, Musician, , Person, Lyricist, Musical Artist, Featured artist
Kristy Thirsk is a platinum selling Canadian singer-songwriter best known for her work with Delerium.

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This premium lawn fertilizer contains unique ingredients and is the only brand with Myco Advantage technology, so it provides better results than ordinary fertilizers. Half of the total nitrogen in this unique blend is slow-release and keeps feeding your lawn for 3 months. The other half of the nitrogen is stabilized for less leaching into the environment. With less nutrients lost, your grass can use more of the fertilizer you buy and apply.
With this enhanced efficiency fertilizer, you only need 14 pounds to cover 5,000 square feet of lawn.

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- Your library (93)
- Epic Fantasy (1), Heroic Fantasy (1), Magic (1), Wizards (1), Kvothe (1), Fantasy (1)
- Tag Cloud, Author Cloud, Tag Mirror
- Feb 9, 2008
- Real Name
- Patrick Rothfuss
- About Me
- Author, activist, feminist, and general no-goodnick. The sight of Patrick Rothfuss often frightens small children and makes young women weep.
Terrified of getting involved in another social networking site, Pat has agreed to post up a profile on Library Thing as a favor to a friend, but, honestly he won't be hanging out here very much. If you want to read his blogs or get in touch with him, hitting his website is the way to go.
- Also On

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No, this Dispatch is not about the effects of spending too many years working in the government. I’ve written before about how dynamic the brain really is. Far from being constant in terms of composition, new imaging studies show that critical areas of the brain can enlarge or shrink in response to mind-body therapies. Therapies like various forms of meditation.
Previously, I reported on the deadly effects of sugar in the diet in terms of body weight and metabolism. Excess sugar can lead to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and liver disease (see “Weighty matters”).
I’ve also reported on the mystery and shame associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It has often seemed the medical mainstream has simply given up on this devastating condition.
But a new Australian study brings these three links together, observing that high blood sugar levels appear to actually cause the brain to shrink. Even in people without diabetes.
While prior studies have shown that diabetics (with chronically high blood sugar) have higher rates of dementia, this is the first time a study has pinpointed these effects even in non-diabetic people.
Researchers examined 250 men and women without diabetes and found that high blood sugar levels appear to damage the brain. Most notably by decreasing the size of the areas associated with memory, cognitive function, and emotional processing.
In fact, this study showed that highly-educated, non-diabetics in their 60s with elevated blood sugar actually have the brains of people in their 70s who follow an unhealthy lifestyle.
One of the problems not mentioned in the study is that chronically high levels of blood sugar over time cause certain proteins to become glycosylated or permanently bound to sugar. This hinders the proteins from carrying out their normal metabolic functions in the body. And a vast array of health problems can ensue.
In non-diabetics, high blood sugar can result not only from eating too much sugar, but from a poor diet in general, lack of exercise, and chronic stress.
The good news is, these days, it’s easy to assess your blood sugar on a regular basis. In fact, many doctors are already doing so, by measuring the level of hemoglobinA1C (glycosylated hemoglobin) in the blood. (This was a technique that we researched while I was a resident physician in pathology back in the 1980’s. I’m glad to see that it’s now in regular clinical use.)
And, even better news—the solutions for high blood sugar are really quite simple. In fact, they’re generally the same basic strategies I’ve recommended for other common medical conditions: healthy diet, moderate exercise, and managing chronic stress. (For tips on healthy diet, learn how to get my FREE report The Top-of-the-Food-Chain Cure for Obesity.)
The “exercise” part of the equation can really be as simple as a daily walk, swim, or bike ride. No need for high-intensity aerobics or trendy, expensive exercise programs or equipment.
And, last but not least, there are many safe, easy, cost-effective approaches for managing stress. You can even find the proven therapies that will work best for you as an individual in my book Your Emotional Type.
“Higher normal fasting plasma glucose is associated with hippocampal atrophy: The PATH Study,” Neurology 2012; 79: 1,019-1,026

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Chopper Mod 1.10.2 is the mod for those who likes to destroy. Mod greatly simplifies the production of wood. Now you can create a chainsaw, which can break about 1,000 wood blocks with great speed.
Chopper Mod 1.10.2
How to install:
- Download and install Minecraft Forge.
- Download the mod.
- Click on the Start Menu in Windows.
- Type run into the search box, and select the Run program at the top of the results.
- Type %appdata% into the Run program, and press Enter.
- Go to .minecraft/mods folder.
- Drag and drop the downloaded jar (zip) file into that.
- Enjoy the mod.
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Experience the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in North America, built specifically for that use. This impressive structure was named the Big Dam Bridge because of its massive 4,226 foot span built atop Murray Lock and Dam.
Elevated up to 90 feet above the Arkansas River, the Big Dam Bridge connects over 14 miles of scenic riverside trails in the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, and assists in the connection of 70,000 acres of various city, county, state and federal park land. It’s one of several Little Rock bridges that serve bicyclists and pedestrians. The trail provides cyclist and pedestrian access to the Clinton Presidential Center, the River Market, museums, restaurants and more.
Come walk and ride on one of the most iconic Little Rock bridges!

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Local Farms Continue To Grow Their Impact On Fine Dining
Singapore’s agriculture sector contributes less than one per cent of the country’s GDP per capita and more than 90 per cent of our food is imported. It’s on a path of slow and steady growth but that is not to say local farms have not been innovative with growing vegetables and herbs, of which some are good enough to for a host of fine dining restaurants.
Sustenir Agriculture grows four tonnes (4,000kg) of veggies and strawberries per month. This new farm supplies its strawberries to the likes of one-Michelin-starred Labyrinth, arugula to Fat Prince, and kale to Tung Lok restaurants, Summerlong and Origin Grill. The total volume of produce supplied to about 12 restaurants presently is approximately 800kg.
Co-founder Benjamin Swan says, “we are the first farm ever to successfully grow strawberries in Singapore; we have learnt how to naturally adapt the flavour of our produce to match the requirements of our customers, resulting in the cleanest, freshest and tastiest locally-grown fruit and vegetables on the market.
He said the company decided to start with kale because it’s notoriously difficult to grow, and he knew that if they succeeded, they would be in a good place in terms of how far they could push the limits of vertical farming. Sustenir is expanding to Hong Kong later this year, making them the world’s first international indoor vertical farm.
The size of Farm deLight is 600sqm of which about 55 per cent is used to grow plants; about 30 types of herbs/micro-vegetables are grown while about 10 per cent of these plants in their developmental stage—meaning that the company is trying to ascertain if the market will accept new varieties, said General Manager Edmund Wong who confirmed that 30 types of plants are supplied to the local consumers every month.
Farm deLight focuses mainly on micro-cresses and according to Wong, the most popular in Singapore are the green shiso cress, red shiso cress and pea shoots because they usually last longer.
“We want to grow the best vegetables, so on top of being as eco-friendly as possible, we use light, water and biological/organic fertilisers combinations that are able to bring out the best colour, aroma and flavour from our vegetables.” Wong adds. He credits a few good mentors, in particular its first five customers—including Ken Loon (The Naked Finn) and Chef Emmanuel Stroobant (Saint Pierre)—for helping him understand the trade. Some of the Michelin-starred restaurants that are using his products include Whitegrass, Braci, Candlenut and Corner House. Saint Pierre buys about 40 punnets per week; some like the red oxalis are regrown. Chef Stroobant also uses marigold cress to make an oil, which he says has a very distinctive taste.
Citizen Farm is a sustainable and socially-driven urban farm occupying an 8,000 sqm plot of land at Jalan Penjara. Run by a group of 25 young farmers from diverse backgrounds who work together to connect the community through urban agriculture, it uses a closed-loop farming model which integrates different indoor and outdoor farming systems to cultivate sustainably-grown, pesticide-free quality produce with minimal waste.
The farm grows 20 different types of herbs and veggies such as kale, lettuce, arugula, sweet basil, purple basil, and mint. The microgreens grown include red vein sorrel, spicy mix, mustard frills, snap peas, crazy peas, and red amaranth. Edible flowers include tarragon, butterfly sorrel, blue and white peas flowers, red leaf hibiscus, and ulam rajah. Darren Ho who helms the farm says, “The most popular type is our microgreens. We supply about 1 tonne (1000kg) of that a year.”
Mid-range and fine dining restaurants buy at least once or twice a week from them, Ho adds. They include Alma by Juan Amador, Open Farm Community, Tippling Club, Cure, 1-Group of restaurants, Chef’s Table by Chef Stephan, Candlenut, and Labyrinth. Citizen Farm also supplies to 50 families weekly that subscribe bags of veggies and herbs from the farm.
Cure’s chef-owner Andrew's Walsh says he uses herbs like micro basil, Mexican tarragon, dogfennel, wood sorrel and chives to whip up his tableside pesto, used to crown his Summer Tomatoes creation in the autumn menu. These herbs, he shares, make a world of difference to the aromas of the dish, by first whetting the appetite, then contributing a vibrant and sweet freshness to cut through the acidity of the tomatoes and the richness of the Irish goat cheese tortellini.


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“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”Stephen King
Dark Skies – 447 words
At night, the city is made of light, but it’s much too bright for Laney’s constellation-loving papaw, who isn’t used to living in the city. When Papaw’s memories become as hazy as the city sky he decides to give up stargazing. Laney is determined to help him rediscover what he loves most — his family and the stars. Includes backmatter about Dark Sky Parks.
The Girl in the Window – 36,900 words
Twelve-year-old Isabel Gordon’s summer plans come to a crashing halt when her home run hit smashes through a window in the creepy house next door. After hearing rumors about the house’s mysterious owner most of her life, Izzy is hesitant to own up to her mistake. When her mom arranges for her to work off her debt, Izzy just wants to complete her chores and get back home — that is, until the ghost of a young girl appears in an upstairs window with a cryptic message: HELP ME.
When Izzy attempts to help the girl recover her lost memories, including how she met her fateful end, she starts to realize how closely their stories intertwine. A friendship between the two girls blossoms until Izzy uncovers the truth – the girl remembers everything, and even worse, she has no intentions of letting Izzy leave her house. Izzy must show her forgiveness, and the true meaning of friendship, if she hopes to free them both.
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The Foundation by The Zac Brown Band
Georgia’s Zac Brown Band is a home-grown outfit whose “Chicken Fried” single recently hit No. 1 without much help from Nashville, save the presence of Alan Jackson producer Keith Stegall behind the board.
So it’s a little disappointing that the first half of The Foundation is loaded down with current mainstream country clichés like the relaxing-on-the-beach song (“Toes”) and the list-of-awesome-stuff song (“Chicken Fried”).
But the group goes deeper in the homestretch, flashing an eccentric sense of humor (“Sic ’Em on a Chicken”), good taste in covers (Ray LaMontagne’s “Jolene”) and all the players’ dazzling instrumental chops (“It’s Not OK”).


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Shine brighter than the stars with this chic 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Pendant Necklace. Completely crafted from sterling silver, this exquisite pendant features a stunning moissanite centre stone surrounded by smaller stones for added sparkle and shine. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or an everyday staple, this necklace is perfect for adding some luxury to any look.
- Picture style: Flat lay, studio
- Style: Modern, fashion
- Appearance: Geometric
- Material: 925 sterling silver, moissanite
- Craft: Polished
- Care: Avoid wearing during exercise, as sweat will react with the jewelry to produce silver chloride and copper sulfide.
A matching box and bag.
Every piece of jewelry containing a single moissanite over 0.3 carats comes with a certificate of authenticity and a limited warranty card with gemological research association (gra).
Chain length: 16 in
Extension chain length: 2 in
Moissanite: 1 carat
Weight: 0.1 oz (2.6 g)


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Cara Delevingne has taken to Instagram to celebrate Rihanna's birthday, praising the singer for being an inspirational woman.
The 'Diamonds' hit-maker turned 26 yesterday (February 20), leading to kind words from Delevingne.
Alongside a photo of the pair, the model wrote: "Happy birthday @badgalriri This picture means so much to me because it was the first time we met and you have been such an incredible friend ever since.
"You are such a strong and truly inspiring woman and i am so lucky to have you in my life! I love you boo and thank you for supporting me through so much â¤"
The 21-year-old recently told Digital Spy that she 'loves' rumoured girlfriend Michelle Rodriguez, who seemingly confirmed earlier this week that they had started a relationship.
Delevingne's next acting role will be in Amanda Knox drama Face of an Angel, which is yet to receive an official release date.
Watch a trailer for the film below:


Families and Neighborhoods
Hydrogen fuel cells powering homes is becoming more of a reality with their wider acceptance and adoption in cars.
The design and low cost of Altergy’s fuel cell solutions are an ideal fit for residential communities looking for truly sustainable homes for the distinguishing earth friendly buyer.
New communities with hydrogen power delivered directly to each home in the development are right around the corner, and as the hydrogen infrastructure expands, the possibilities expand as well. Government incentives for renewable energy projects are also available.
Altergy is actively working with residential new home builders to reimagine power solutions for greener homes.
Are you a developer looking to attract new home buyers with greener homes? Contact us now.


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The Golden Globes mark the start of the 2019 awards season, an exciting time for makers and lovers of film, television and music. While the Globes are considered the “drunk uncle” of awards ceremonies, they offer an important glimpse into Oscar and Emmy frontrunners, the latest in red carpet style and Hollywood stars’ reactions to the politics and culture of the moment when removed from the characters we love to see them play.
With all this at stake, hosting the Globes is a daunting task; however, television stars Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg presented quite successfully despite their visible nerves. If their opening monologue leaned heavily into the fact that, in their own words, they are “the only two people left in Hollywood who haven’t gotten in trouble for saying something offensive,” their playful takedowns of nominated artists and self-referential jokes juxtaposing Oh’s identity as an Asian-American woman against Sandberg’s goofy white guy persona balanced politics and humor.
Meher Tatna, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), announced an expansion of the organization’s mandate as a philanthropic institution by pledging to assist journalists. The organization is giving $1 million each in grants to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and InsideClimate News.
“The freedom of expression that makes possible your work as creators and our work as journalists is under siege, which is why our mission to establish cultural ties has never been more important,” Tatna said.
If 2018 was the year of visibility, with last winter’s attendants donning black outfits and #TimesUp pins leading activists down the red carpet, 2019 is shaping up to be the year of accountability. While many of the awards went to predictable favorites such as Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” (2018), Christian Bale in “Vice” (2018) and Rachel Brosnahan in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2017–), some surprised with delightful results. Glenn Close’s upset victory over Lady Gaga for her starring role in “The Wife” (2018) resulted in a rousing and heartfelt speech on equality. Sandra Oh became the first woman of Asian descent to win Best Actress in a television series since 1981, and made history as the first woman of Asian descent to host the ceremony. Regina King, winner of Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018), called for a “Time’s Up X 2” by promising to make sure all her future projects are led by a team comprised of at least 50 percent women.
In addition to the Cecil B. DeMille Award (granted to actor-philanthropist Jeff Bridges), the HFPA introduced a new lifetime achievement award for excellence in television, a nod to the increasing artistic and cultural merit of televisual programs and to the award’s namesake, Carol Burnett. To a standing ovation, Burnett mused on the changes in the industry that would not have made her iconic variety show possible, and she ultimately dedicated her award “to all those who made my dreams come true, and who share my love for television and yearn to be part of this unique medium.”
Despite these glimpses of progress toward equal representation, the 76th Golden Globes demonstrated some big misfires in Hollywood’s attempts to grapple with its lack of diversity. Yes, the audience looked less white and less male than in many previous ceremonies, and yes, the films that went home with the highest honors of the night — “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) and “Green Book” (2018) — celebrate the lives of iconic performers whose respective identities are a large part of their stories. But both of those movies faced criticism over their shallow and sugar-coated explorations of race and sexuality, with some critics going so far as to call them dangerous depictions of marginalized stories. Perhaps it is better to tell these stories imperfectly than to never tell them at all, but it is evident from the shockwave of disappointment the day after the ceremony that Hollywood clearly has much to learn.


Pontypool Town Football Club’s under eight’s team is helping raise money towards funeral costs for Myron Davies, a 15-year-old boy who sadly lost his life in a tragic accident at Abersychan quarry.
The team is holding a car wash this Sunday, July 17th, from 10am at the club’s carpark.
It will cost £5 per car, with all proceeds going to support Myron’s devastated family.
South Wales’ largest private hire and taxi firm, Dragon Taxis, is offering to pay for washes for driver-partners able to go along on Sunday and has also donated £250 to the cause.
Multiple fundraising events are being held in the local community, from the car wash to disco nights, all to support Myron’s parents Sarah and Paul at this devastating time.
Jack Price, Regional Director for Dragon Taxis said: “Dragon Taxis is very much at the heart of the local communities we serve and we were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Myron.
“We wanted to help however possible, so we hope that our donation can help support his family with driver-partners attending the car wash further helping the fundraising effort.”


Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda suffered a government crisis during the summer when four members of the ruling Antigua Labor Party (Antigua Labor Party) threatened to leave their seats in Parliament. According to Countryaah.com, Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day is November 1. The threat was made in protest against a series of corruption scandals surrounding the government and an alleged sex scandal involving Prime Minister Lester Bird. The drop-off would mean that the ruling party lost its scarce majority in parliament and that the opposition could then win a declaration of confidence against the government. To avoid this, Prime Minister Bird prepared a new election. However, plans for new elections were abated when one of the four members changed and promised the government continued support until the March 2004 general election.


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Zetta Venture Partners is a San Francisco-based investment fund that focuses on artificial intelligence companies. Based in San Francisco with offices in New York and London. The company seeks to invest in software that utilizes a business' data to analyze, predict, and prescribe outcomes. The kind of artificial intelligence which is used in its investments includes machine learning, predictive analytics, data-as-a-service, and data infrastructure.
The company states that it believes that artificial intelligence will impact every industry in the future. In order to invest in a software company, Zetta Venture Partners ensures that the company's product is tested in three ways: the data is tested for predictiveness, market-model fit, and data and model shelf life. The company states that it believes this testing can validate the product, thus making it an investment-worthy opportunity.
The Evolution and Impact of AI // Ash Fontana, Zetta Venture Partners
November 20, 2017
Zetta Venture Partners Company Profile | Management and Employees List
Zetta Venture Partners Launches $100 Million Fund To Invest In Software Powered By AI
October 4, 2016

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From Golf Digest Architecture Editor emeritus Ron Whitten:
For 25 years, the north Des Moines suburb of Ankeny, Iowa operated a short, scruffy municipal course called Otter Creek Golf Course, a Donald Rippel design whose sole distinguishing feature was the steady drone of traffic on I-35 along its closing holes. In 2007, a private developer, DRA Properties, bought 192 acres just north of the course and teamed with the city to transform its municipal layout into a country-club-for-a-day that would wind around nearly a hundred residential lots. Minnesota golf architect Paul Miller (a former partner of Garrett Gill) reconfigured the old 18 into 10 new holes and added another eight on the additional land.
The new and improved Otter Creek reopened in mid-2009, along with a massive new clubhouse, a 400-yard-long double-ended practice range and parking for 300 cars. Total price tag was about $12 million. When it reopened, it was rather stark and windswept, not the most attractive backdrop for prospective homeowners in what was not the best time in which to unveil a new housing development. So progress took time.
But a dozen years later, homesites are almost fully built out and maturely landscaped, spaciously separated from golf holes by ridgelines of native prairie grass rough and a bunch of evergreens. As a municipal course, Otter Creek is no pushover. It has 44 bunkers, all fairly shallow, but it also has 17 ponds, most of them retention basins set off to the side. (The only forced carries over water occur on the par 3s, and on three of those, the water is directly in front of the tee.)
There’s no argument that Miller vastly improved the course. It has far more variety in the yardage (6,895 yards par 71 from the tips, up from 6,473 yards), the greens are larger with more interesting contours and 10 sharp doglegs were eliminated.
The 154-yard par-3 13th is my favorite, playing down into a bowl over namesake Otter Creek, which wraps around both sides and the front of the green. The 431-yard 14th isn’t bad either, vaguely following the path of the old finishing hole, the tee shot skirting a creek on the left and the uphill second shot over a dry creek bed to a perched green.
If there's a downside to the new routing, it's that the seventh, eighth and ninth all play straight south into the prevailing wind. Everywhere else, each hole seems to change direction from the previous one.
Directly south of Otter Creek is the ultra-private Talons of Tuscany Golf Club owned by Ankeny’s Dennis Albaugh, who made a billion-dollar fortune producing the weed-killer Roundup. He also owns DRA Properties, which financed the redo of Otter Creek and developed the attractive residential component.
I think Otter Creek is a stellar example of a public-private partnership where both parties benefited. Other municipalities ought to study this one.
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The ramifications concerning Google’s decision to shut down or hide all of the adult blogs are still unknown, but already some bloggers in the kink community are taking matters into their own ha… er, have whipped up a… I mean, are being proactive about this.
Some bloggers are moving their content over to other platforms, notably WordPress (which has an importing tool), while others are moving their writing and pictures over to Tumblr. People should note, however, that just a couple of years ago, WordPress cracked down on some of the adult-content blogs — mainly the ones that had a lot of pictures. Hot, graphic pictures. And Tumblr was acquired by Yahoo, upon which they made the adult content almost impossible to search for.
Some people will probably keep their text up on Blogger, and simply move the graphical content over to Tumblr. Last year, I started backing up some of my own graphic content to an Imgur account, not that I have much. But it’s an alternative.
Some friends of mine have decided that they won’t be beaten into submi… umm, wanted to take a different route, and have picked up server space to create a community for people who would prefer to have their stuff privately hosted. Fetblogger, as it’s now called, offers a free (as of this writing) blogging space, (although donations for keeping the server space rented will be welcomed).
Anyway, they are still getting it up and running, but be sure to drop by Fetblogger as they start adding new content.
In the meantime, I’m sure that a lot of people would like to have a word with the Google…


Accessibilitiy for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
In June 2005, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA) was encated into law. The AODA is more comprehensive and prescriptive than the Ontarians with Disabilities Act from 2001 and applies to the public sector as well as private and non-profit organizations. The AODA requires the development of accessibility standards, compliance deadlines, and administrative penalties for non-compliance.
The fundamental purpose of the AODA is to ensure that Ontario is accessible by 2025. Ontario is the first and only Canadian jurisdiction to regulate accessibility standards.
Standards Development Committees were established in the following areas:
- Customer Service
- Information and Communications
- Built Environment
Each of these standards have established implementation targets and compliance requirements for obligated organizations.
The AODA requires accessibility of goods, services, facilities, accommodations, employment as well as information and communications.
North Middlesex supports the spirit and goals of the AODA to make the Province of Ontario accessible by 2025. The Municipality is striving to become more accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities by ensuring accessibility is a reality throughout all facilities and business operations. Ensuring accessibility is integrated into all Municipal initiatives, business practices, boards, committees, departments and divisions.
This multi-year accessibility plan is prepared jointly between the County of Middlesex and participating municipalities in Middlesex County.
Accessibility for Customers
The Municipality of North Middlesex adopted Policy and Procedures for Accessibility Standards for Customer Service in 2013. This document guides the municipality and its staff in delivering services, and is required training for employees assisting the public.
- 2013 Access Plan 2013-2015
- 2012 Middlesex Joint Accessibility Plan
- Customer Feedback Process
- Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Customer Service Policy
- Guide to Accessibility
Any disruption in service at a municipal facility will be posted at the affected facility, under the Service Disruptions and on the News & Public Notices page of this website.
Request Documents in an Alternate Format
If you require any document in an alternate format, please contact the Municipal Office or you can fill out the Customer Feedback Process.
- Ministry of Community and Social Services
- Serve-Ability: Transforming Ontario’s Customer Service (Web-Based Training)
Accessibility for Employees
The Municipality is committed to an inclusive work place in all aspects of employment activities, including recruitment, selection, orientation, working conditions, career development/ advancement and performance management.
As an employer, the Municipality strives to ensure that current and potential employees with disabilities are accommodated so they may fully participate in all aspects of recruitment and employment.
Accessibility for Web Users
The Municipality of North Middlesex will strive to ensure that its official municipal website and web content conform to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, which calls for accessibility levels according to the World Wide Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)2.0, Level A, at a minimum. To illustrate the municipality’s commitment to a high level of website accessibility as quickly as possible, the website conform to the WCAG 2.0 Level AA well ahead of the January 1, 2021, date required by AODA regulations. Except where meeting this requirement is not practicable, this conformity applies to the websites, web content and web-based applications that are controlled directly or through a contractual relationship that allows for the modification of the product and web content.
Every effort will be made to make the document available and AODA-compliant. If a document provided on the website contains elements that are inaccessible, an alternative method will be provided. In this event, please contact the Municipality of North Middlesex via the Customer Feedback Process.
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The Case for Creative Centers
Gyms and fitness centers can be found in every major city, in pretty much every suburb and development. Our society places tremendous importance and value on physical strength and a fit body. It is also a big business, with over Thirty-six thousand gyms earning over twenty-seven billion dollars in the U.S. each year.
A gym or fitness center is a place that provides the tools and environment to develop and exercise physically.
Now, what if this model was applied to something that is actually useful?
Like creativity. Imagination. Mental fitness.
Humans are special, because they can think, create, and imagine. If these abilities are not exercised, feelings of discontent, worthlessness, and a lack of purpose and meaning in life begin to arise.
In order to counteract this, more value must be placed on creativity. Imagine attending a gym to work out your mind, not body. A fitness center that provides the tools and environment to foster creativity.
The workout equipment can be replaced with a nearly endless variety of creative means. Digital audio workstations loaded with plugins, software and virtual instruments with MIDI instruments and controllers nearby. A digital art area, with the latest Wacom tablets, enabling the highest quality drawings and illustrations to be made by any member. Or if digital is not your thing, check out paints and brushes from the store and purchase a canvas at a discounted member price and head over to one of the open easels. The possibilities are as far reaching as one’s imagination.
Franchises could build recognition and credibility, which could be used to develop a marketplace where corporations and companies could then post creative jobs and contracts that members of the centers could take on for some extra cash. Similarly, members could develop and add profiles to the network, allowing their portfolios to be browsed by potential contractors.
Multiple franchises could diversify the creative markets, gearing their gyms towards certain clients and creative desires.
Creative hands-on seminars or instructional walkthroughs, scheduled on a calendar, would allow members to learn new skills and talents.
Surrounding oneself with a creative community should help motivate and propel attendees to finish projects and take on new challenges and goals.
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Returning to the gym analogy, you can always purchase equipment for your own personal use. In terms of creativity, you can buy and set up many of these things in your own home studio. But the advantage of having a membership to a creative center is the variety, environment, extensive resources, community support, and comfortable atmosphere. A person will not have to be limited to only being creative with what they can purchase. They could have a desire to film a video short, design a costume, build a robot for battle, or work with a group to develop a personalized strategy board game.
Let’s imagine a scenario where these have been built and have become a daily part of life.
The marketplace at Creative Centers can allow companies to create tickets with potential jobs on them that need filling. Those who have spare time can work on such projects for a little extra cash. The Creative Center can take a small percentage of the job price and put the money towards expanding and enhancing the capabilities and equipment of the center. Attendees can create an optional profile through the center if they want to show their creative achievements and portfolio off to potential employers and contractors. The marketplace can also be used to sell creations and services.
Possible Membership Plans
Creative centers could call on local talent as well, and bring in community members for seminars and guided sessions. They can also call on their talent and offer them trips to other franchises for seminars, so that a steady tour of some of the franchise’s most talented creators get a chance to show as many people as possible their superior techniques and cutting-edge ideas. Ultimately, this should help future generations create, develop, and adapt at a faster rate.
Schools could partner with the creative centers and offer a dedicated bus route to them after-school for those students who wish to work on their creativity. Motivated Center owners could try to find public subsidies or grant money to allow a deal for students and/or poor nearby residents to partake in the center for a lower rate.
Centers should invest in self-guided, quality instruction, so that students can learn on their own how to do what it is they desire. Self-learning is very important in the creation process and will reduce the costs of operation the center, but not having to hire instructors. Youtube, Lynda, Udemy and plenty of other websites provide detailed instruction and guidance. Tablets, with the video guidance pre-loaded, are an excellent idea and could be set at each station.
- The Think Tank
- This a room designed for thought and intellectual experiments. Simulating a new form of society, government, currency, countries, philosophies, etc…
- Creative Solutions Roundtable
- This roundtable is designed for people to try can come up with creative new ideas and solutions to issues and problems mankind is struggling with in the present day.
- Experimenter Rooms
- These are rooms that can be rented out to users who want to set up an ongoing experiment and need a personal, secured location.
- Architecture Room
- This room teaches how to make blueprints, has computers loaded with architectural design programs and places an emphasis an constructing and incorporating new and futuristic designs into the present day.
Relaxing environments and stations could be added to clear the mind. A small zen-garden, puzzle area, and a controllable train-set are all examples of fun distractions.
A patent program could be created and modeled off the University patent system. In some essence, creative centers, will also be creative universities. They should encourage research, instruction and apprenticeship.
Or if a franchise became powerful enough and still retained some sort of moral compass, they could do mankind a great favor and try to destroy the patent system in its entirety. However, now we are delving into the obligations of the creatives and the intellectuals, which is another topic on its own, for another day. For now, stew on this concept. How would make it? What would you include? Would you find such a center useful? If the answer is no, ask yourself why.


Mix Color Block Waffle Knit Daily Top. Buttons for easy nursing access. Tie front detail and oversize fit.
Fabric: 97% POLY 3% SPANDEX
Cute fit! Longer in the back to cover your bum. Wish the material wasn't polyester then I would have given 5 stars. Polyester and postpartum hormones aren't a great combo.


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PORT HAWKESBURY, NS, Jan. 13, 2020 (Local News) -The provincial regulator will hold a hearing next month into a proposed new power rate for Port Hawkesbury Paper, the largest employer in the Strait of Canso area.
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has set Feb. 11 as the opening date for the hearing, with Feb. 12-14 reserved and an evening session on Feb. 10, if necessary. The hearing is to be held at the board offices at Summit Place on Lower Water Street in Halifax.
The hearing is open to the public. Written comments can also be made to the board.
Among those who have been granted intervener status in the matter are the province’s consumer advocate, represented by William J. Mahody and Emily Mason, with its application noting the proposal will have an impact on residential ratepayers and the consumer advocate intends to represent their interests; and the small business advocate, which represents three classes of small businesses — business, general and small industrial.
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has defended the invitation of Dr Zakir Naik, a notable cleric, saying Muslim have the right to invite their fellow brothers for interaction.
The cleric was invited by the monarch to attend the 10th Sheikh Usman bin Fordiyo week which ended on Thursday, but there have been criticisms from different angles.
Responding to the critics of the cleric’s visit to Nigeria, the monarch said, “Islam is one every where you go. As a Muslim, we have the right to invite fellow Muslim to interact with us. I met Dr Zakir Naik over 11 years ago.
“Sokoto is happy to receive you. We are Muslims and we are proud to be one. We are working for Islam not for everybody.
“We are Muslim by Allah divine will and nobody will change that. We thank Almighty Allah for making us Muslims,” he said during the closing ceremony held at the International Conference Centre, Sokoto.”
The Sultan said the visiting scholar was able to educate Muslims and non-Muslims on what Islam is all about.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the former Minister of Defence, Mahmoud Yayale Ahmed, reaffirmed the loyalty of the millions of Muslims in the country to the monarch.
“We are behind you in all that you are doing to promote Islam and Foster peace and unity in the country,” he said
Governor of Sokoto state, Ahmed Aliyu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Sifawa, stressed the importance of knowledge in human and societal development.
“This is why the present administration makes repositioning and revitalizing religious knowledge one of its 9-point agenda,” he said
Governor of Kebbi state, Muhammad Nasir Idris, assured the Sultan of their continuous support.

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The Overtones have announced the release of new single Rose Tinted, out this Friday 25th June. Pre-save HERE.
The summery track is the third to be released from their upcoming album, 10 and follows on from a special re-recording of their debut hit Gambling Man, watch the video here and a brilliant cover of Shalamar’s A Night To Remember, listen here. Co-written by the band and Joe Cang, Rose Tinted was mixed by Jeremy Wheatley (Robbie Williams, Sigrid, Aurora, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Newman) and will be accompanied with a stunning video that is set to premiere tomorrow at 7pm HERE.
Speaking of Rose Tinted, the band said “This was the first original track we wrote as a new 4 and in many ways it really represents what ‘10’ is all about – celebrating the past but looking ahead to an exciting future. We loved showcasing another side to us. It has a chilled-out summer retro feel to it, inspired by Otis Redding. Perfect for your lazy summer afternoons, so get that wine poured and have a singalong!”
The Overtones will be releasing their album 10 on 30th July to mark their 10th anniversary. The album features nostalgic hits, original songs and two epic collaborations, including a special cover of Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You with long-term friend of the band Michael Ball. The second collaboration sees The Overtones reimagine Simply Red’s Stars and features West End star Marisha Wallace. The four-piece recently announced a deluxe version of the album, with extra tracks, a new neon pink sleeve and an exclusive track by track chat with the band. The album will be available in 5 formats – CD, Digital, Cassette, Deluxe Digital and Deluxe CD. Pre-order 10 HERE.
Last week the band did a livestream on their YouTube and Facebook to mark Men’s Health Week, 7 days to raise awareness of the health issues that affect men disproportionately and with a focus on getting men to become more aware about the health problems they have or could develop, to talk about their health more and then do something about it. During the livestream, they discussed a varied range of subjects from depression, fatherhood, vasectomies, anxiety, grief, sexuality, financial pressures and the importance of fitness. They hoped to use the live stream as an opportunity to build conversation about what helps and hinders men’s health and why. You can watch the livestream back here.
Since bursting onto the UK music scene ten years ago, The Overtones have racked up platinum record sales, released 6 studio albums, scored four Top 10’s, sold out tours across the nation, performed for Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace and sang to one million people at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. They have firmly established themselves as one of the UK’s most popular live acts, best known for their exquisite vocals, distinctive style, charm and perfectly-pitched harmonies.


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When I went to exchange Summer Festival Tokens for some items, I exchanged several of them for four maps. Two of them were from Eriador, while two others are from another region.
Receiving these maps opened up another deed: The Carographile Deed. You need to collect 21 maps to complete this deed.
This deed gives you a nice reward once it’s fulfilled: title “Eriador Catographile”, the Map of Eriador as, I think, a wall hanging and… 10 free Turbine Points.
Servers & Characters
This deed can be fulfilled with every character on every server. Be aware though that it takes a lot of time! So, if you’re explicitly farming for free TP’s and just starting out in Lotro, don’t do this quest. You’re too dependable on having all the maps at one character or temporarily trading with kinmates to get the set (temporarily) complete.
I’ve decided I won’t do this quest with every character. At least not until I have the whole set complete on one character. And then I can only do this quest with characters on the same server.
Which ever way you choose to follow, have fun with your free TP’s!

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Maintenance Manager - Ghana (BBBH4371) Accra, Ghana
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a gold mine development in Ghana.
Our client is a well-known gold producer in Africa. The company’s current focus is on the development of their underground gold mine. This is an exciting time to join the operation and Globe 24-7 has been selected as the recruitment partner to assist with the sourcing process for this position.
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager who will develop and implement underground fixed & mobile plant maintenance activities, while also overseeing maintenance of mine infrastructure development. You will be building the maintenance teams, provide technical input for planned construction and refurbishment works and carry out inspections throughout the development process to ensure HSE & QA/QC.
- An experienced Maintenance Engineer with 10+ years of experience
- Experienced in surface & underground mining operations
- Experience with Maintenance and Repair Contracts (MARC) or Mobile equipment
- Skilled in Dewatering maintenance process
- Experience with Winders, Hoist and Shaft maintenance work
- Experienced with continuous improvement, asset management, RCBM
- Proven management, mentoring and leadership skills
- Financial, commercial and project management skills
- Experience in management and QA/QC on contractor work
- User of SAP & PM modules
Certificate/ Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Maintenance/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Certificated Engineer with a relevant certification body
- Must possess Engineering Managers Certificate of Competency from Mineral Commission of Ghana
This position offers a competitive remuneration package and an excellent opportunity for a professional to further their career within a fast-growing organisation. You would be working on a Residential basis (5/2) and have the option for family status.
Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.


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Read this book. You will not regret it.
So, the bright yellow, simple, minimalist cover grabs you first. It’s so different to other book covers, normally they’re dark colours or picture a crime scene. So, you pick it up, turn it over, find yourself walking over to the counter and the next thing you know you are walking out of your local Waterstones holding this book with anticipation coursing through your veins. It also confirms it’s a worthwhile purchase when the lady behind the counter taps the cover with her finger as you are paying and says “I’ve read this, great thriller, you will love it”. The smile on your face as you walk out knowing you’re in for a great read.
This is not like any book I have ever before, it is so unique and I just loved every page. You feel entirely trapped, just as the characters are, but as the reader your want to not leave this beautiful setting tainted with tragedy is so strong, and that is unmistakably down to the writing of the author. She manages to effortlessly encapsulate you in the story, so much so that you ARE there. You FEEL it. Its a real skill to get a reader so invested, but she has done it very very well indeed.
There is a small period of time in the middle where you feel a little tired of the guessing game, but then a twist comes and you’re thrown back into the proverbial warzone, senses heightened and buzzing again. You just cannot be certain what you know, you question everything about everyone, every character is a suspect and I love that. It’s a true murder mystery, a classic whodunnit but in a breath of fresh air; a modern, young approach.
Lucy’s chosen writing style suits this plot very well, the continually switching perspective volunteers additional information, so you are building this “big picture” in your head about this group of friends and how people aren’t who they say they are, how you can be wrong about what or who you think you know. It’s full of life lessons that things aren’t always what they seem and there’s another side to every sequence of events, it’s just down to whether or not you choose to believe it or, if you even want to listen. Some people just think they always know best. Some people think they are always right. They’re not.
I am not going to give anything away, it would be a travesty to ruin this for future readers. Honestly, just read it. It’s so good. – GJ


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Aug 09Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Ruth Roberti
Ruth Roberti has been a pillar of the Francis of Assisi Community in San Francisco for almost a decade. She first became a familiar face in the intimate and closely knit senior community in 2005 when she became a live-in caretaker for her mother, Victoria. She is well-known for her vibrant enthusiasm and compassion. Active socially as president of the property’s Resident Council, she rallies residents and uplifts spirits as she organizes birthday parties and breakfast socials. Her leadership encourages others to get involved, volunteer, take pride in their home, and find meaning in their role as part of the community.
Ruth volunteers with the property staff and is quick to lend a helping hand to whoever may need it. She leads the annual rummage sale and works to ensure the Resident Council is fiscally situated to continue to offer support to the community. As she makes her rounds checking in on residents, she is sure to bring a smile to people’s faces—a true example of the warmth and love at Francis of Assisi.
Mercy Housing volunteers like Ruth do important work statewide and make our work possible. To get involved in everything from food banks to afterschool programs, contact Punam Patel at email@example.com.
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If you make a movie with a video game theme, spend $125 million to make it, please be sure you do it with imagination and fun in your heart. If you mess up you get “John Carter,” a big fat chocolate mess. If you do it right you get “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
It helps if director Jake Kasdan returns after directing the successful 2017 “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” That film brought in $962 million at the worldwide box office. Some might call the sequel formulaic and predictable, but so what? People liked the first edition and they will like this version just as much. Why? Because its fun, that’s why.
Not every movie has to have the cosmic importance of “Star Wars.” Sometimes we just like to have the movie sweep us away for two hours of fun and frivolity.
Kasdan also directed several episodes of the comedy TV hit show “The New Girl.” I think that gave him the comic timing he shows in this version of “Jumanji.”
Kasdan also wrote the script. Jeff Pinker helped him as did Jeff Rosenberg, both scriptwriters for the previous version.
The great cast returns from “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” with a few additions. Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Karen Gillan all return to their previous roles. The kicker for the audience comes when the three of them must imitate the mannerisms and expressions of different characters. In the story, people in our world get transferred to “Jumanji,” a world inside a video game (ignore how that sounds and just go with it.) The famous actors play characters in the game. At different times the characters are inhabited by different actual humans. At that point, their language, both speech and body language, change. It is a hoot to see The Rock channeling Danny DeVito.
Kevin Hart, Ashley Scott, and New Yorker Awkwafina all have roles, Hart as a major player. He has Danny Glover inside of him for most of the movie.
Movie fans will recognize Rory McCann from his role in “Game of Thrones” as The Hound. In a tiny cameo Lamorne Morris has a brief appearance. He had a continuing role on “The New Girl.”
This very pleasing, well-done bit of cotton candy for the soul runs for two hours and three minutes. With a well deserved three and a half saw blades it can be enjoyed by teens or adults. The PG-13 rating excludes younger children, in this case for bad language.


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Now that seasons one and two of Stranger Things have officially wrapped, it's safe to say Nancy is one of the best characters. But how much do you know about the actress who plays the spunky, brave girl from Hawkins?
Nancy is played by Natalia Dyer, a 20-year-old actress from Nashville who has been acting since she was a teenager. You might recognise her from her first role in Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009, in which she plays Clarissa Granger, one of the daughters of villain Oswald Granger. A more recent and noteworthy role was Natalia's portrayal of Davina in I Believe in Unicorns, a popular coming-of-age film in 2014. Natalia has also starred in movies including Blue Like Jazz, Don't Let Me Go, and Long Nights Short Mornings.
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As a child, her parents put her in drama camp after she sprained her ankle at a sports camp, and she ended up loving it. Natalia spent a few years at NYU taking classes at at the Gallatin School of Individualised Study, but she has said she'd "only go back if I knew I'd be able to fully commit to it. Right now, it kind of feels like acting is what I should be focusing on."
Natalia Dyer in I Believe in Unicorns. Image Source: Everett Collection
Natalia is currently most known for her role as Mike Wheeler's older sister, Nancy, and yes, if you were wondering, she dates co-star Charlie Heaton in real life. We're looking forward to seeing more of Nancy in Stranger Things season three!


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Romantic Suspense/Psychological Thriller
Date Published: September 2018
Grace followed the rules. She always played it safe and never put her heart in jeopardy. Until the night she met Ryan. She’d never imagined that she could connect with an alpha male like him. Giving herself to him as he'd cradled her in his arms came naturally... until she sobered up. He was everything that she’d convinced herself she didn’t need. Or was he everything she needed?
Ryan balanced on a thin line of gray. He’d killed his share of demons but managed to live at peace with his actions. Then he met Grace, a woman who pushed all his buttons and shook him to his core. The need to have her overwhelmed him, but she kept shooting him down. Could he convince her that he was exactly what she needed?
I loved the descriptive way this novel was written. It really submerges the reader into the world.
There were a lot of moving a parts to this one and I really liked the originality that Tjebben brought.
This novel was very vivid in the descriptions, the writing really jumped off the pages and into my mind, so kudos to her for that.
The characters and the romance was a great addition to the thriller.
About the Author
Karen Tjebben lives in central North Carolina with her wonderful husband, twin daughters, and two hamsters. When her girls left for kindergarten, Karen discovered that she needed to fill her days with something, and that was the beginning of her new career in writing. She loves to create worlds filled with unique characters that she hopes will delight and raise goose bumps on her readers. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and seeing the world through her daughters' eyes.


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Nammalvar – a Great Organic Agriculturist to our NationMeena Shree (Author) Published Date : Dec 30, 2015 11:30 IST National News
On 30 Dec 2013, natural agriculturist Nammalvar was bounded with the nature almighty. Nammalvar had created many organic farmers throughout our nation; he had sowed himself on this day for the development of natural agriculture and farming.
He had dedicated his whole life for people's health, our land health, farmer's wealth and agriculture. He fought for the organic agriculture, traditional seed varieties and to recover our small Millets. He had widely traveled across India for promoting the sustainable agriculture (low external inputs and more outputs).
He also traveled to many places across the world to know about the different types of farming according to the ecology. Based on his findings he had developed natural agricultural practices and trained several farmers. He had written several books on the natural farming and it has been translated in many languages.
He was B.Sc. Agriculture graduate from Annamalai University. He worked in Agricultural research government organization at Kovilpatti where several inorganic methods of farming were used using more inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides for getting more outputs. He had quit his job after the organization paid less attention to his words.
He had seeded many organizations like Millet Network of India (MINI) which had been started in 2008. He had founded NGO named Vanagam for training organic farming. He had fought for the patent rights of some of our native products for India. Many of our farmers and youths were inspired by his speech and become his followers. He had protested against BT vegetables and other BT food products in India that is too dangerous for the people who consume it.
In his last days he fought against the Methane extraction from our land (Cauvery delta region) which was recently banned by Tamilnadu Chief Minister.
Pasumai Vikatan had vastly followed Dr. Nammalvar and published several writings and thoughts of this great natural farmer. Puthiya Thalaimurai TV Channel also largely supported this organic scientist and published his thoughts.
The iconic organic scientist Nammalvar was born in 1938 at Elangadu, Thanjayur district and died in 2013 at Athivetti village in Thanjavur district.


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Trade war rhetoric, negative interest rates and populism are among the political, financial and social forces putting intense pressure on the world economy and leading many to believe that the era of globalization is finished. But in this thoughtful article, financial reporters Shawn Donnan and Lauren Leatherby say that’s not so. Executives and civic leaders will appreciate their alternative take on the current state of globalization and its trajectory.
About the Authors
Shawn Donnan and Lauren Leatherby are financial journalists for Bloomberg.

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AUGUSTA — Mt. Blue’s front line demonstrates the fun and excitement of choosing your poison.
It takes two normal boys’ basketball players even to think about stopping Cam Sennick. Do that and you’ll leave Nick Hilton with an uncontested glare at the rim.
Find the right balance and you’re still probably going to lose. Brunswick couldn’t even sniff the daydream of stopping that tall tandem Saturday afternoon, and the No. 3 Cougars breezed to a 72-47 ouster of the No. 6 Dragons in the Eastern Class A quarterfinals at Augusta Civic Center.
Sennick started quickly, got stronger as the game progressed and finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots. Hilton’s second fiddle played the tune of 20 points and eight boards.
“We worked on that all week,” Sennick said. “Me and Nick knew that if one of us was going to be covered, the other one was going to be open. There was no way they could stop both of us.”
Mt. Blue made it look easy, shooting 23-of-36 from the field over the final three quarters.
The Cougars advanced to a semifinal at 7 p.m. Wednesday against No. 7 Edward Little.
“Cam Sennick was a man among boys in the paint,” Brunswick coach Todd Hanson said. We just had no answer for him, and when we did double him Hilton came over and cleaned up the mess. Those two guys outscored us.”
Mt. Blue (15-4) has won 10 of its last 11 games since losing 59-56 at Brunswick on Jan. 6.
Senior point guard Eric Berry didn’t play that night due to an injury. In addition to overseeing the ball distribution to the Cougars’ big men, Berry (five assists) also headlined a smothering defensive effort against Mitch Black.
Black scored a team-high 14 points for Brunswick (11-8) but labored feverishly for all of them.
“The big thing was stopping the ball and not letting Mitch Black get open to shoot,” Hilton said. “If he gets hot, he can keep hitting them. Eric did a really good job on that.”
Sennick and Hilton each had two buckets and Hart added another during an 11-0 opening run. Sennick scored a layup and a hook off feeds from Hilton and Steve Yardley. Hilton’s hoops were putbacks.
“I thought we moved the ball really well. Everyone was open,” Mt. Blue coach Jim Bessey said. “We had some sets early and a plan to try to get a lead, and it seemed to just build on itself. It was one of those nights where everything seemed to go well.”
Brunswick started 0-for-5 with six turnovers and didn’t have a field goal until Trent Anderson’s basket off a Black steal with under three minutes remaining in the quarter.
Another transition basket by Anderson cut it to 17-10 early in the second before Mt. Blue rattled off a baker’s dozen without a response.
Blake Hart, Sennick and Yardley did all the scoring damage in that sequence.
“They’ve gotten better. They’re kind of peaking at the right time,” Hanson said. “They ended the season with road wins at Lawrence and Bangor, which is hard to do. They’re hitting on all cylinders.”
Yardley and Hilton sank six straight free throws to send the Cougars into the locker room with a 36-16 lead.
Even Brunswick’s best quarter could only reduce the deficit by two. Sennick and Hilton combined for nine points in the third to offset six off the bench by Konnor Scarponi and a 3-pointer from Ryan Black.
Sennick and Hilton started the fourth with another 6-0 surge of their own to close it out.
“All season we haven’t really had a home gym,” said Sennick, whose team has been playing at Mt. Blue Middle School while the high school undergoes renovations. “Throughout the year coach has been getting it in our heads that this is our home court.”
Hart had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Cougars. Scarponi tallied 12 points for the Dragons.


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Locally Made Creations
Artisan products to beautify Chesterfield homes are the specialty of various local crafters.
THE QUEENS’ JEWELS
Candice Cherry, was born and raised in Chesterfield. She calls herself the “chief jeweled officer (CJO)” of The Queens’ Jewels, a collection of jeweled wine glasses. Cherry is aided by her mother-in-law, Janine Vires, a 30-year Chesterfield resident and the “chief jeweled financial officer (CJFO).” Candice and Janine opened The Queens’ Jewels in November of 2014. Candice is a stay-at-home mom and Janine is retired after owning several businesses.
“The Queens’ Jewels was founded on the idea that wine glasses should not be plain and boring, but beautiful and full of sparkle to compliment life’s beauty,” Cherry says. “These glasses are created to represent individual personalities, moments in time, and serve as great conversation pieces.” Each piece is branded with their wine charm logo. They also customize their jewels to fit the glass accordingly.
“Our five-year plan is to have expanded across the 50 states and possibly tap into the international market,” Cherry explains. At present, they have customers in 24 states and Canada. The pair says it’s important to give back to the local community, and they’re proud to support Friends of Kids with Cancer, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They can be followed on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheQueensJewels and on Instagram@The_Queens_Jewels for their upcoming event schedule. Their jeweled wine glass collection can be purchased in Chesterfield at The Tack Trunk and Polka Dot Peonies, (online only) and in Ellisville at Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine, as well as Country Outfitter (a national online site). Their products are available via phone at 314.616.1904 or by email at JeweledWineglasses@gmail.com. The collection can also be viewed at www.thequeensjewels.net. Local shoppers can save on shipping by calling or emailing an order.
Amanda Tamme lives in Chesterfield and is owner of Pale Pineapple Design & Accessories, a home décor/interior design firm. “I went to college to study interior design and have always enjoyed hunting for cute home accessories,” she says. “Now that I am a stay-at-home mom with young kids, I wanted to find a way to still do something creative in the design field that might one day become a full time job and that’s how Pale Pineapple began.”
Pale Pineapple is about sharing ideas to help people design at home and offering accessory kits that can be added to any home decor.
“On my Facebook page, I offer design tips, explaining photos of decor and what goes into creating that particular look,” Tamme says. Anyone can click on the photos tab at the top of the Facebook page to see albums that show the accessory kits
that are for sale. “I shop at resale stores mostly and find great decorative items that I then put together into a design kit. What I love is the originality of each kit. There’s only one and no one else will have one like it.” For more information, shoppers can send her a message through Facebook.com/PalePineappleDesign &Accessories.
Sherry Devine is designer for her Simply Devine decorating company. She’s lived in the area for 40 years, graduating from Rockwood School District, as did her husband, his parents and her children.
“I started making deco-mesh, grapevine and other wreaths about a year ago after I was asked to donate some auction items for a couple of charities,” Devine says. “I would make a seasonal wreath whenever I was asked to donate and also started making gifts for family and friends. Before I knew it, I was being asked to make wreaths for charities and also individuals who had become familiar with my designs through word of mouth. I then decided to open Simply Devine and it has been non-stop since then.”
Devine also creates custom party décor, including custom banners, party favors, hats and centerpieces.
“I made 50 centerpieces for the St. Louis County Police Association and just completed Fourth of July party decorations for a Chesterfield resident,” she says. “The majority of my work involves the residents of Chesterfield, Ballwin and Wildwood, but I also have some as far away as Imperial.” Devine also works a full-time job in Chesterfield. She has recently started shipping creations to out-of-state locations. “I mostly sell through the Chesterfield/Ballwin/Eureka Swap site, my Facebook page Facebook.com/SimpleeDevyn and by word of mouth from repeat customers,” she says. “This fall, I will be doing several area craft shows, including Marquette High School on Oct. 17. I am in negotiations with two area consignment shops to feature my work in their stores.” Devine says her most popular wreaths are any with a monogram, a Fourth of July Uncle Sam hat and a St. Louis Cardinal theme. She also has conducted three classes on wreath-making, donating her time and some materials to teach others. “I think part of my success is the fact that I have never forgotten that my business started by being charitable and I have tried to remember that, conduct my business fairly and responsibly, and continue to donate many homemade items whenever I am called to do so,” Devine says.
Parkway School District graduate Donna Lovett says she thrives on creativity and has spent many years in the West County area sharing her artistic talent. Her skills are best displayed with her surface painting techniques that she uses when she re-purposes furniture and designs wall art and other home decor items. Additionally, Lovett encourages other artists through her painting classes offered through Wood Icing located in Chesterfield Mall. The paint brush is not her only art form as she uses her power saw to cut out letters and symbols from old Readers Digest books and wood. Donna sells her work at Fleur de Chic and Chesterfield Antique Mall located respectively at 16636 and 16635 Old Chesterfield Road in Chesterfield. “Every piece of furniture tells a story and I like to be part of the story,” Lovett says.
BARN AGAIN RECLAIMED FURNITURE
Derrick and Sheila Spalt are the owners/operators of Barn Again Reclaimed Furniture based in Chesterfield. They specialize in creating rustic tables and decorative pieces from reclaimed barn wood. It all started when they were sitting in their favorite Chesterfield restaurant, Babbo’s Spaghetteria, admiring the rustic tables and atmosphere, contemplating what to do with their spare time after recently becoming empty nesters. Explains Derrick, “Sheila said, ‘Why don’t you make us one of those cool tables?’”
With family and friends living in historic Ste. Genevieve, they had access to plenty of old reclaimed wood and began experimenting making tables and giving them away. Once requests started coming in, they decided to turn it into a part-time business, and Barn Again was born.
“I have always been very adamant about not wasting or throwing things away, whether it’s food, old wood, or anything,” Derrick says. “So using old barn wood to make tables that people love is very fulfilling for me.” The most challenging part, at first, was every time Derrick would make a table to sell, Sheila would find a place for it in their home and not want to part with it. Word of mouth quickly created a lot of business for Barn Again and even secured tables in several Dierberg’s Markets floral departments as display pieces. Barn Again tables are featured at Chesterfield Antique Mall at 16635 Old Chesterfield Road.


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Lindsay Duncan - Biography
Born: November 7, 1950
Famous for: being one of the most interesting character actresses in British cinema
The Edinburgh-born leading lady has proved her talents in theatre, TV and films - picking up countless prestigious awards along the way. After studying drama in London she began working on Eighties TV productions such as Dead Head and Traffik. She was awarded a Laurence Olivier award for best actress in a new play in 1987 for her portrayal as La Marquise de Merteuil in an RSC production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and from there her career went from strength to strength. Other TV roles include that of Servilia Caepionis in Rome, while her big screen credits range from Star Wars: Episode I to Mansfield Park. Lindsay is married to fellow actor Hilton McRae, and the couple have a son, Cal, born in 1991.

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DPVA Chair and Miami-Dade Democratic Chair Conference Call on Cuccinelli and Rubio’s Dangerous Agenda
On Monday, September 16th at 9:00 am ET, Democratic Party of Virginia Chair Delegate Charniele Herring and Miami-Dade Democratic Party Chair Annette Taddeo-Goldstein will hold a media conference call to discuss how dangerous Ken Cuccinelli and Marco Rubio’s anti-women’s health agenda is for Virginia.Read more
Libraries Win Hard Victory at County Budget Meeting
Thanks to weeks of hard work by public library advocates and allies, Miami-Dade county commissioners voted last night — at the end of an eight-hour-long meeting during which they heard from hundreds of community members — on a compromise that will use budgetary reserves to fully fund our library system this year.Read more
After a long, hard fight for public libraries, the county commissioners finally heard us: 251 jobs, 22 libraries, two bookmobiles, and the core of the Miami-Dade public library system were saved in a late-night vote at the county budget meeting.
Hundreds of people took to the podium — during a meeting that lasted more than 8 hours — to speak powerfully and eloquently about the need to invest in our public libraries. Students, teachers, seniors, librarians, library staff, advocates, local mayors, and our own chair Annette Taddeo-Goldstein and executive director Juan Cuba all stressed the vital role of libraries in the life of the community.Read more
Join one of our upcoming trainings on voter registration or our voter database (the VAN). Find dates and times and RSVP below.Read more
Senator Dwight Bullard needs our help asking these Florida Representatives to call a hearing on the Stand Your Ground law during the first committee week (the week of September 23) or immediately after.
Starting Tuesday, September 10th, please call these two representatives:
Representative Matt Gaetz (850) 833-9328
Representative Dennis Baxley (352) 732-1313
We are delighted that Representative Sharon Pritchett was honored with the 2013 Service Award from Women Elected to Municipal Government (WEMG) in Florida.
At the award ceremony (August 16 in Orlando), Rep. Pritchett stressed the importance of supporting, uplifting and encouraging women of all walks of life and expressed her eagerness to make a significant and positive contribution to the constituents she represents in Florida House District 102.
Have you connected with the Miami Democratic Club in your area?
Check out upcoming club meetings and get involved.Read more