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Vegan Tropical Superfood Granola
Hello & Happy Monday!!
As a foodie, there is something I love about every season. I gravitate towards all fall flavors, pumpkin, sage, molasses, and just all things brussels. Simultaneously I crave lighter and more fruit forward concepts with the warmer temperatures such as this fab Tropical Superfood Granola!
Needless to say, as we get closer and closer to spring time weather, I began to crave these tropical flavors, but also this vegan Butternut Squash Burger with sage aioli in the same week lol. (stay tuned) Perhaps it’s also because I could be pregnant, but we’ll just have to wait and see!
At any rate, I don’t know about you, but prior to this recipe I had never made granola. For breakfast I typically opt for savory and protein as it keeps me full throughout the day. Also, buying a pre made option just isn’t my cup of tea as they are typically laden with additional sugar and I prefer to let the sweetness be derived rather from the dried fruit. Since I wanted to check this concept off my bucket list, I thought of all of the flavors I’d love to see that stray from the norm..
and the vegan Tropical Superfood Granola was born!
What I love about this recipe is, everything! It’s quick, easy, fun, can easily be made in bulk, eaten dry or with almond milk, packed with standard oats, minimal maple syrup, features chia seeds, hemp seeds, quinoa, all my dried fruit faves such as mango, coconut and bananas, and macadamia nuts which are my top favorite nut! (besides marcona almonds, they go so good with wine lol) – Love these flavors?! I’m going to remake my fave cookies this week!
If you love effortless recipes that are packed with superfoods and flavor, you have to try this recipe for vegan Tropical Superfood Granola!
Why this recipe rocks:
Minimal maple syrup
Packed with chia seeds
Packed with hemp seeds
Per for any season
Packed with quinoa
Can be made in bulk
Eat Drink Shrink
Yields 4 cups
10 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
30 minTotal Time
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
- 1/2 cup uncooked Quinoa
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 2/3 cup hemp seeds
- 3/4 cup dried mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup dried banana chips
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- pinch sea salt (optional)
- 3 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla, optional
- Preheat oven to 340 degrees. Combine oats, quinoa, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and options salt in a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, add coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla. Combine, bring to a boil while still whisking and immediately pour over the dry ingredients and stir to combine until all the contents are thoroughly coated. Arrange on a large baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Be sure to not let the mixture boil for a long time as it will evaporate the vanilla. If you want to add more sweetness, toss in some coconut sugar now while the mixture is wet.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven and stir/toss the granola. Turn the pan around so the other end goes into the oven first (so it bakes evenly) and bake 5-10 minutes more. Watch carefully as to not burn. You'll know it's done when the granola is deep golden brown and very fragrant.
- Let cool completely and toss with the dried mango, coconut, banana chips and macadamia nuts before enjoying. Store leftovers in a sealed bag or container at room temperature for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
If you are using raw macadamia nuts or coconut, you can bake them with everything else!


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Student Education Loans
Will the college loans get terminated? That’s the question that education loan consumers and taxpayers have already been inquiring. Because of the proposals, the headlines, plus the presumptions, let’s put the record right. Here’s the most recent:
1. HI payday loans We could posses a solution on student loan cancellation soon
President Joe Biden wants education loan termination three ways. On an optimistic notice, Biden possess questioned the U.S. section of knowledge to deliver a suggestion on whether he’s the appropriate authority to enact student loan termination unilaterally by executive order. Formerly, Biden stated the guy doesn’t believe they have the authority to enact wide-scale education loan cancellation. Therefore, Biden wants Congress to cancel $10,000 of student loans immediately. The items in the appropriate memo on student loans from the training section may accept whether Biden can check out terminate college loans, or whether the guy does not have the appropriate power and as a consequence Congress will have to move legislation to terminate education loan loans. The Trump management earlier wrote a legal memo that a president cannot enact student loan cancellation unilaterally without further consent from Congress.
2. However, do not anticipate education loan cancellation tomorrow
Don’t anticipate education loan cancellation tomorrow. The road to wide-scale student loan forgiveness, or no, could could possibly be longer. After Biden’s Education section issues their opinion, it’s possible that you could get education loan cancellation, but there’s one significant problem: the legal opinion just are non-binding, it’s simply a legal view. To possess a binding decision, a court will have to issue a ruling on student loan forgiveness. If Biden proceeds to terminate student loans, it’s feasible it may possibly be challenged in courtroom, which may postpone execution for months or much longer.
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3. Everyone won’t bring education loan cancellation
Importantly, despite the headlines you could have browse, it’s very extremely unlikely that you receive $50,000 of education loan cancellation. Biden hasn’t ever supported $50,000 of student loan termination, in which he states over and over he would feel extremely unlikely to terminate to $50,000 of figuratively speaking. The $50,000 quantity, that’s repeated often, originates from a proposal in Congress from Senate bulk commander Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), each of whom is trusted supporters for wide-scale student loan cancellation. Importantly, actually their proposal wouldn’t forgive student education loans for all. There are lots of limitations within their proposition, which is why it’s important to look at the small print. Initially, their own proposition merely applies to federal student loans. Second, her suggestion merely applies to student loan consumers with a yearly earnings doing $125,000. If Biden cancels student education loans, he could apply these exact same limits, or perhaps make sure they are considerably stringent. Thus, not every person should count on student loan forgiveness.
4. Biden cancels $2.3 billion of student education loans
There’s plenty of chatter exactly how Biden won’t cancel figuratively speaking. However, since becoming president, Biden has already cancelled at least $2.3 billion of student loan financial obligation. (you can study if you be eligible for the $2.3 billion of student loan forgiveness right here). Initially, Biden terminated $1 billion of student loans for 72,000 education loan individuals and 2nd, the guy cancelled another $1.3 billion of figuratively speaking for 41,000 borrowers with full and permanent handicap. America enjoys reacted to Biden’s student loan cancellation differently. Some need argued this particular number of student loan financial obligation isn’t enough. For example, $2.3 billion is 0.1% of this $1.7 trillion of outstanding student loan debt. In the same way, 110,000 of student loan individuals only presents around 0.2percent on the 45 million student loan consumers. However, Biden has actually pursued a targeted approach to student loan termination. They have aided specific constituencies on a piecemeal basis, and likely continues to do this in partnership with U.S. assistant of degree Miguel Cardona.

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Lockdowns and stay-at-home orders put in place by state and local governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic spurred a boom in DIY projects. And the Federal Reserve’s policy of keeping benchmark interest rates near zero to support the economy through the crisis is helping to fuel further spending on remodeling projects.
Those two factors would seem to make this an ideal environment for both Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD), yet Lowe’s has significantly outperformed both its larger rival and the market this year, especially since Wall Street’s early spring plunge. Shares of Lowe’s are up 157% from their March low compared to a 96% gain for Home Depot and a gain of about 50% for the S&P 500.
Over the past decade, however, Home Depot has significantly outstripped its peer. Can Lowe’s can maintain its newfound momentum and make millionaires out of its current investors?
Improving revenue and profits
Lowe’s is the second-biggest home improvement chain, and it turned in a stellar third-quarter performance, though profits came up a little short of analysts’ expectations.
Its revenues rose 28%, powered by a 30% increase in same-store sales and online sales that more than doubled year over year. Adjusted earnings soared by 40% to $1.98 per share, but that was $0.02 per share less than what Wall Street anticipated — a shortfall that resulted from coronavirus-related costs and store remodeling expenses.
Yet that marked the third consecutive quarter Lowe’s gains outpaced those of Home Depot. It also expanded both its gross margin and operating margin, though its net margin still trails that of its rival.
What spooked the market a bit was Lowe’s outlook for the fourth quarter, which was more muted than some watchers had been expecting. Management’s relative guardedness on that front was based on the expectation that expenses will continue to rise.
How long can it continue?
Although states and localities are starting to reimpose lockdown orders as new COVID-19 cases surge to record levels, the emergency economic stimulus funds that helped fuel consumer spending in the earlier phase of the pandemic are long gone. And while another round of direct payments to Americans is possible, talks in Congress about another stimulus package have been bogged down for some time.
Yet as much as consumer discretionary purchases helped increase Lowe’s sales this year, the chain’s greater focus on its professional contractor customers is providing a boost that could outlast the one provided by higher homeowner demand.
The building products category is the second-largest contributor to Lowe’s revenue, amounting to nearly $7.6 billion in sales in the third quarter — up 34% from last year. While home decor is its largest segment at almost $8.2 billion (and it rose 36% in the quarter), the professional-centric segment could be tomorrow’s big driver.
Lowe’s is a Dividend Aristocrat — one of only 65 members of the S&P 500 that has increased its dividend annually for at least 25 straight years. In fact, the home improvement chain has paid a dividend every quarter since it went public in 1961, and has raised its payout for 55 years running, putting it in the even more rarified group of businesses known as Dividend Kings.
It did suspend its stock-repurchase program during the crisis, but reinstated it in September, and bought back 3.6 million shares at an average price of about $170 apiece in its fiscal third quarter. It still has $8.1 billion to spend under its current buyback authorization.
Lowe’s has a strong capacity to support its capital returns. It generated almost $10 billion in free cash over the last 12 months, or double what it produced in 2019. It does have a debt load of nearly $22 billion — high, but also manageable –and it has access to $3 billion in available credit should it have any short-term liquidity needs.
A rich opportunity
Lowe’s shares are trading at 17 times estimated earnings, and with analysts expecting those earnings to grow at more than 20% annually for the next five years, there is a significant reason to expect the home improvement company will make gains for investors. It also trades at just 13 times its free cash flow. By that metric, it’s an exceptional value.
By comparison, Home Depot trades at 22 times forward estimates, and analysts project its earnings will expand by less than 8% annually. It’s also valued at a more elevated 25 times free cash flow.
That suggests that from here, when it comes to building wealth for shareholders, Lowe’s will have a leg up on its closest rival.


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Jay Leno, the American comedian and the former host of the Tonight Show, apologised on Thursday for making racist remarks on Asians on several occasions over two decades. The apology was issued after the Media Action Network for Asian Americans’ (MANAA) decade-long contention with Leno, who currently hosts the show, Jay Leno’s Garage.
“At the time I did those jokes, I genuinely thought them to be harmless. I was making fun of our enemy North Korea, and like most jokes, there was a ring of truth to them,” Leno said.
According to the joint press release with MANAA, Leno made at least nine documented jokes about Koreans or Chinese eating dogs or cats between 2002 and 2012.
“At the time, there was a prevailing attitude that some group is always complaining about something, so don’t worry about it. Whenever we received a complaint, there would be two sides to the discussion. Either ‘We need to deal with this’ or ‘Screw ‘em if they can’t take a joke. Too many times I sided with the latter even when in my heart I knew it was wrong. That is why I am issuing this apology. I do not consider this particular case to be another example of cancel culture but a legitimate wrong that was done on my part,” Leno said.
Leno was called out on several occasions, and NBC was asked to drop the show or drop him from the contract. While NBC chairperson Robert Greenblatt promised to stall the jokes, they revived after Leno came on board as one of the judges on the show, America’s Got Talent.
As per the statement, Leno had commented on a portrait of Simon Cowell with dogs, and likened it with something you’d see “on the menu of a Korean restaurant”. While judge Gabrielle Union was upset and wanted producers to report it to Human Resources, they didn’t. Similarly, after Variety carried the news in 2020, MANAA’s letter to the NBC executives, urging them to cut-off all ties with Leno including his show Jay Leno’s Garage, was met with no response.
Leno’s apology comes in the backdrop of eight people killed by a gunman, six of them being Asian women, in three spas in Atlanta, and the furore against racism in America.
However, acknowledging MANAA’s grievances against the comedian, Leno said, “MANAA has been very gracious in accepting my apology. I hope that the Asian American community will be able to accept it as well, and I hope I can live up to their expectations in the future.”


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This week for Cheery Lynn Designs, I have created a layout on my family. The photograph is of my Mother (right of photograph) with her siblings, and my Grandmother in the middle. One of my Aunts is missing from the photograph, as she passed away from Breast Cancer at a very young age. I love this photograph as it is one of the very few I have of all my Aunts and Uncles together. My family are situated all over Australia, and overseas, so we do not get to see each other often.... but I treasure the memories I do have of them.
This week, I really wanted to showcase how wonderful the Honeycomb Frame die is, a high favourite of mine that I have been wanting to use for some time. I cut the Honeycomb from chipboard, and spray painted in white, using both the negative and positive pieces of the die in the layout. I have a feeling this die is going to be used in 'many' upcoming projects, I love it so much! In Australia, you can purchase the Honeycomb Frame 'HERE' at The Scrapbook Store.
The Thankful title, is one from the new release, and I added 'for family' using the Delicate Lace Script - both were cut from chipboard, and again spray painted white.
A wide range of flowers were assembled using various dies including Build A Flower #2, Judy's Blooms, Cheery Blossom, and also the centre from the Manon's Wedding Garland. A complete list of the dies I used for the foliage are below in the material's list. The tiny leaves poking from some of the medium sized flowers were created using the Cuties 4 die, they really do make perfect leaves.
The challenge this week on the Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge Blog is 'Autumn Colours', do pop on over and view all the details and enter. You have a chance to win a $20 shopping voucher each week, and only have to use one die on a project to be in the running to win!
Till next week
Polynesian Sails Oval (DL153) Centre only
Manon's Wedding Garland (DL218) flower only
Cuties 4 (B156) Used as Leaves
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Africa Integration Day 2020
Africa Integration Day 2020
Africa’s journey towards an integrated continent reached an important milestone on 30 May 2019 with the entry into force of the Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) following ratification by 22 State Parties. The AfCFTA Agreement had earlier been signed by the first forty-four African Union (AU) Member States in Kigali, Rwanda on the 21 March 2018. This was historic not only because it marked the third stage of the roadmap set out in the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community (AEC) of 1991 (Abuja Treaty); but also because of the speed at which this happened. Never before, in the treaty making history of the African Union has a legal instrument of such nature received 22 ratifications in such a short period of time.
During the launch of the operational phase of the AfCFTA in Niamey, Niger on 7 July 2019, the 12th Extraordinary Summit of AU Heads of States and Government decided that 7 July of each year be designated as “the Africa Integration Day” (AID) without it being a holiday to commemorate the operationalisation of the AfCFTA Agreement and popularise economic integration across the continent as a lever of inclusive sustainable development.
Several activities are being organised by the African Union Commission to commemorate Africa Integration Day 2020. The inaugural panel discussion will focus on “COVID-19: The road ahead for African trade, economic integration and growth” where high powered panelists (H.E. Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat; Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank; Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General, UNCTAD; H.E. Dr. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of UNECA; Mr. Paolo Gomes, Afro-Champions Initiative; and H.E. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, Secretary General of COMESA) will discuss Africa’s economic integration future in the light of the current COVID-19 Pandemic which has exposed the vulnerability of African economies through disruption of global and regional supply chains due to government restrictions, and in some economies near collapse of the productive sector due to lockdowns.
The main objectives of the commemoration of Africa Integration Day are to:
- Celebrate the progress made in the implementation of the African Integration Agenda including AfCFTA and its achievement, that is expected to increase Intra-African trade and investment thus generate economic growth and create more job opportunities for millions of Africans, and provide opportunities for women and youth entrepreneurs.
- Disseminate and popularise the importance and challenges of regional integration in Africa including the status of Regional Integration in Africa and the progress made in AfCFTA and create a new positive mindset both on the continent and in the diaspora.
- Galvanise and mobilise Africans within the continent and abroad around the subsequent steps towards the accelerated and full operationalization of the ideals and objectives envisioned in the eventual realization of the Establishment of the African Economic Community as envisaged in the Abuja Treaty.
Enhance inclusiveness and inclusivity of Africa integration process and agenda with a view to achieving the Continent’s structural transformation and inclusive
The commemoration of the first edition of Africa Integration Day, which will be opened by His Excellency Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission, will be structured around four categories of activities:
- Conference/debate some of which will involve former Heads of State and Government;
- Initiatives/competitions launch with live demonstrations and interactions. Of particular interest are the rolling out of the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism, the launch of the Competition for the IATF2021 Youth Start-Up Pavilion, and the launch of the African e-commerce platform;
- Media outreach in the form of statement and press briefing; and
- Presentation of Prizes.
- Increased knowledge and awareness of Africans on the Continent and in the Diaspora on the integration matters in Africa in general, the AfCFTA in particular, and the current status of implementation;
- Intensify advocacy efforts aimed at AU Member States to ratify, domesticate and implement the AU legal instruments such as treaties, protocols related to the financial institutions, the AU Passport among others;
- Strengthen cooperation between AUC, RECs and other relevant actors by improving information sharing, monitoring analysis and dissemination of progress and challenges;
- Increased knowledge of African on the Continent and in the Diaspora on recent initiatives to promote African integration in the context of the 4th industrial revolution and which constitute the low-hanging fruits of the AfCFTA;
- Improved awareness of the Report on Africa’s Integration;
- Identification of appropriate options and approaches to accelerate Africa Integration process and revitalization of African economies, particularly in the post-COVID era; and
- Emergence of multistakeholder initiatives and programmes at the national, regional and continental levels to advance Africa integration.
Dates and Working Language
The Africa Integration Day Inaugural will be commemorated on 1 July 2020. Interpretation will be available in all AU official languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese).
Invitation to participate in the meeting will be extended to Business Leaders and Captains of Industry, National Private Sector Organizations and Associations and African Policy and Law Makers from AfCFTA State Parties, African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN Agencies, Research Institutions and African Civil Society Organisations, Think Tanks, among others.
African Energy Commission; AeTrade Group; African Development Bank (AfDB); African Export and Import bank (Afreximbank); African Economic Zones Organisation (AEZO); AfroChampions Initiative; AUDA-NEPAD; Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI); Regional Economic Communities (RECs); Trade Law Centre (TRALAC); United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA); United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); UNWomen.
The following people can be contacted for further information relating to this Conference:
- Mr. Hussein Hassan, Acting Director, Department of Trade and Industry, E-mail: HusseinH@africa-union.org; and
- Mr. Jean-Denis Gabikini, Acting Director, Department of Economic Affairs and Head, Economic Integration & Regional Cooperation, E-mail: GabikiniJD@africa-union.org
Links for the various events: information on the links to attend the various activities can be obtained from the focal points, whose email are included in the attached programme.
AfCFTA Secretary General;
Senior Trade Officials;
H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission,
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Pay check lenders are now able to build even in says you to definitely made an effort to rein her or him when you look at the. What things to discover-and the ways to prevent cash advance dangers.
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To the Election Go out history few days, more five from five Nebraska voters acknowledged a vote initiative who cap rates toward short-title, ultra-high-attract payday loans at 36 percent. The prior laws greeting annual rates in order to climb up all the way to 459 %.
Yet , seven days up until the election, an obscure department of your own U.S. Treasury Agency, called the Workplace of your own Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), given a dominating that numerous individual supporters say you can expect to undermine the brand new Nebraska voters’ intention-and additionally anti-payday laws and regulations various other claims inside the nation.
This new initiative inside Nebraska managed to get the newest nineteenth state, together with Washington, D.C., possibly in order to exclude these brief-name, super highest-focus fund or perhaps to restriction interest levels on them so you’re able to a great level that efficiently prohibitions him or her just like the lenders not comprehend the team as adequately successful Vicksburg payday loans.
Together, such restrictions echo an evergrowing opinion that payday credit shall be reined into the. An excellent 2017 questionnaire from the Pew Charity Trusts, instance, unearthed that 70 percent out of People in america need stricter control of your organization. It is not that pay day loan is actually astronomically pricey-capable be also “obligations barriers” since of many pay check consumers can’t afford to pay off brand new loans and you can find yourself reborrowing, usually more often than once.
Your directory of states today includes Nebraska-in which Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden of the a virtually 20% margin-reflects the new extent that it opinion is increasingly bipartisan. Indeed, Nebraska ‘s the 5th “red” condition to get rid of pay-day credit, signing up for Arkansas, Montana, Southern area Dakota, and you may West Virginia. And you will a national survey presented by the Morning Request in early 2020 discovered that 70 percent out of Republicans and 67 % out of independents-also 72 per cent off Democrats-help a 36 percent cover on the payday loans.
“There’s daunting bipartisan identification that types of credit is extremely risky since it barriers members of a routine away from obligations,” says Lisa Stifler, director of condition rules in the centre to possess In charge Financing, a research and plan nonprofit you to tries to suppress predatory credit.
Advocates such as Stifler state the fresh new OCC laws makes it easier to possess payday loan providers to perform in says with effectively banned him or her, tacitly permitting loan providers to utilize aside-of-county banking institutions and you can and so avoid local attract-price limits. The fresh new code “eviscerates electricity you to states [use] to protect people from predatory lending,” claims Lauren Saunders, user director of Federal Individual Law Heart (NCLC), an excellent nonprofit that advocates to possess economic reform for low-income users. “And each county was at chance.”
It’s unsure perhaps the OCC’s governing often endure constant legal pressures or you’ll be able to operate because of the inbound Biden administration so you’re able to overturn they. But Saunders says predatory lenders happen emboldened of the disperse and possess started installing large-focus lending functions much more states.
Brand new timing ones improvements did not become tough, say of numerous consumer supporters. “Up against the backdrop away from an unmatched health insurance and overall economy, with so many People in america unemployed and you may struggling to pay to possess earliest basics, the worst thing brand new OCC will likely be carrying out are therefore it is more comfortable for predatory loan providers to trap users inside the a lengthy-term course of obligations,” says User Accounts plan counsel Antonio Carrejo.
Why Pay-day Financing Is an issue
In the 12 mil People in america take out a payday loan annually, typically borrowing from the bank below $500 at once and you may promising to repay the loan within the regarding 14 days-a vow usually shut from the borrower handing over digital accessibility to help you their savings account or a signed, forward-old glance at drawing on it.


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The Assassination of JFK
Discover the events leading up to the murder of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Follow the movements of Lee Harvey Oswald, Jack Ruby, and JFK, as the three men enter the annals of history through the events of that weekend in 1963. Conspiracy issues will be considered.
CE-HIST 2073VA, 1 Thurs., May 23, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, KNC-2, $30. D Fruci. #13083
Napoleon Bonaparte: A Study in Leadership
In an era where kings claimed power by dynasty and/or divine right, Napoleon Bonaparte rose from obscurity on the island of Corsica to eventually crown himself as the Emperor of the French. This course explores Napoleon’s leadership qualities. Against all odds, how did this man come to dominate so much of the world and have an impact on so many people? What were his strengths and how was he able to rise so high? How important was luck and/or circumstance in his career trajectory? What made Napoleon one of the greatest historical figures of modern times? Discover the answers to these questions and more!
CE-HIST 2121, 2 Thurs., June 6 & 13, 6:30-8:30 pm, GTW-219, $50. D Kaplan. #5849
Notorious Westchester County: Investigating True Crime in Westchester
History, crime, law, and order: True crime has gained a prominent place in popular culture through film adaptations and bestselling novels inspired by real events as well as television programs ranging from Cops to PBS Frontline and the History Channel. This course utilizes the collections of the Westchester County archives to open a window to the past, exploring a period of extensive economic development and social upheaval in the Hudson Valley during the first quarter of the 20th century.
CE-HIST 2104, 2 Thurs., June 13, 6:00-8:00 pm in KNC-2 and June 20, 2:30-4:30 pm at Westchester Archives Record Center, $75.
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History of the Hudson River Valley: Part 1
Explore the valley’s history, including how the modern local towns developed out of early settlements. Learn the local folklore and historic characters of the region: Benedict Arnold, Sybil Ludington, Major John Andre, and Henry Wells, among others.
CE-HIST 2001, 4 Sat., June 1-22, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, AAB-306, $80. L DiMartino. #5056
History of the Hudson River Valley: Part II
Continue exploring the valley’s history through Dewitt Clinton, Thomas Paine, and the Marquis Lafayette and their influence on the early modern development of the region. The story continues with the introduction of railroads, steamships, and a modern bridge and highway system that led to industrial and economic development. Pete Seeger & the Clearwater sailings and The River Keeper influences on the region are also discussed.
CE-HIST 2007, 4 Sat., June 1-22, 12:30-2:30 pm, AAB-306, $80. L DiMartino. #5055
Remember When: TV Cowboy Westerns
Join us for a retrospect on the television cowboy western series of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Discover what happened to all the stars of these shows. Among the programs to be discussed include Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Bat Matterson, Wyatt Earp, Maverick, The Lawman and others.
CE-HIST 2120VA 1 Sat., June 29, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $25. L DiMartino. #5850
The Roosevelts: Eleanor & Franklin
Uncover the lives of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt beginning with an in-depth view of their childhoods to understand their evolution into adulthood. Examine their social and political rise, and how it changed them personally.
CE-HIST 2119VA, 1 Tues., June 18, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $35. D Fruci. #5851
D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy
To honor the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, an in-depth study of the planning and execution of the largest military invasion in history. Study the German defenses and follow the Allies’ landing by air and sea to gain a foothold on Hitler’s Fortress Europe.
CE-HIST 2034, W/Th, June 5 & 6, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $75. D Fruci. #5584
Battle of Normandy
We will follow the Allies as they secure the countryside with intense hedgerow fighting, and as they secure the port of Cherbourg. As the Nazis are pushed eastward, Paris will be liberated.
CE-HIST 2061, 1 Wed., June 12, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $30. D Fruci. #5585
The Battle of the Bulge
Focuses on the Allied push toward Germany. Hitler has devised a major winter offensive that will catch the Allies completely by surprise; the German offensive leads to the Battle of the Bulge. Despite heavy Allied losses, they will prevail and be able to make their move into the Nazi homeland.
CE-HIST 2060, 1 Wed., June 19, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $30. D Fruci. #5586

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Jennice Coleman (cq) , sister of Nevest Coleman, is comforted by their brother Micquel Coleman (cq) as the case of their brother is discussed. Attorney Russell Ainsworth from the Exoneration Project at University of Chicago and the family of Nevest Coleman stand together at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building in Chicago Monday Aug. 7, 2017 where they trying to vacate the conviction of Coleman on a 1994 rape and murder case. (Nancy Stone/ Chicago Tribune).
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Tocotrienols-induced inhibition of platelet thrombus formation and platelet aggregation in stenosed canine coronary arteries.
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Abstract Background Dietary supplementation with tocotrienols has been shown to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. Tocotrienols are plant-derived forms of vitamin E, which have potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, hypocholesterolemic, and neuroprotective properties. Our objective in this study was to determine the extent to which tocotrienols inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce coronary thrombosis, a major risk factor for stroke in humans. The present study was carried out to determine the comparative effects of α-tocopherol, α-tocotrienol, or tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF; a mixture of α- + γ- + δ-tocotrienols) on in vivo platelet thrombosis and ex vivo platelet aggregation (PA) after intravenous injection in anesthetized dogs, by using a mechanically stenosed circumflex coronary artery model (Folts' cyclic flow model). Results Collagen-induced platelet aggregation (PA) in platelet rich plasma (PRP) was decreased markedly after treatment with α-tocotrienol (59%; P < 0.001) and TRF (92%; P < 0.001). α-Tocopherol treatment was less effective, producing only a 22% ( P < 0.05) decrease in PA. Adenosine diphosphate-induced (ADP) PA was also decreased after treatment with α-tocotrienol (34%; P < 0.05) and TRF (42%; P < 0.025). These results also indicate that intravenously administered tocotrienols were significantly better than tocopherols in inhibiting cyclic flow reductions (CFRs), a measure of the acute platelet-mediated thrombus formation. Tocotrienols (TRF) given intravenously (10 mg/kg), abolished CFRs after a mean of 68 min (range 22 -130 min), and this abolition of CFRs was sustained throughout the monitoring period (50 - 160 min). Next, pharmacokinetic studies were carried out and tocol levels in canine plasma and platelets were measured. As expected, α-Tocopherol treatment increased levels of total tocopherols in post- vs pre-treatment specimens (57 vs 18 μg/mL in plasma, and 42 vs 10 μg/mL in platelets). However, treatment with α-tocopherol resulted in slightly decreased levels of tocotrienols in post- vs pre-treatment samples (1.4 vs 2.9 μg/mL in plasma and 2.3 vs 2.8 μg/mL in platelets). α-Tocotrienol treatment increased levels of both tocopherols and tocotrienols in post- vs pre-treatment samples (tocopherols, 45 vs 10 μg/mL in plasma and 28 vs 5 μg/mL in platelets; tocotrienols, 2.8 vs 0.9 μg/mL in plasma and 1.28 vs 1.02 μg/mL in platelets). Treatment with tocotrienols (TRF) also increased levels of tocopherols and tocotrienols in post- vs pre-treatment samples (tocopherols, 68 vs 20 μg/mL in plasma and 31.4 vs 7.9 μg/mL in platelets; tocotrienols, 8.6 vs 1.7 μg/mL in plasma and 3.8 vs 3.9 μg/mL in platelets). Conclusions The present results indicate that intravenously administered tocotrienols inhibited acute platelet-mediated thrombus formation, and collagen and ADP-induced platelet aggregation. α-Tocotrienols treatment induced increases in α-tocopherol levels of 4-fold and 6-fold in plasma and platelets, respectively. Interestingly, tocotrienols (TRF) treatment induced a less pronounced increase in the levels of tocotrienols in plasma and platelets, suggesting that intravenously administered tocotrienols may be converted to tocopherols. Tocotrienols, given intravenously, could potentially prevent pathological platelet thrombus formation and thus provide a therapeutic benefit in conditions such as stroke and myocardial infarction.
Lipids in Health and Disease. 2011 Apr 14;10(1):58
Asaf A Qureshi et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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...You turn the animal over to a shelter, animal care agency and think that animal is going to be adopted. That's not always the case. Healthy and adoptable animals are euthanized for a lack of space....Only about 17 percent of owned dogs come from shelters. And if we could get that number up to 25 percent or 30 percent, we could solve the pet overpopulation problem this country for the most part in terms of dogs.
You will find a link to audio for the whole story on line at
The piece, "Wisconsin May Set Rules for Pet Custody" is an interview by Scott Simon of Wisconsin divorce lawyer, Tom Glowacki, about "a bill now making its way to the Wisconsin state legislature that seeks to outline how divorcing couples and the courts should handle pet custody." Simon showed complete sensitivity to the subject. When Glowacki told of a shared custody situation, in which one spouse would feed an older dog animal rich, hard to digest food, just before returning him to the ex-spouse, Simon said that while one could treat this subject lightly, in fact "people care a great deal about and for their pets, and I would imagine the time of divorce even underscores their feeling." He would not let the tone become flippant. And we learned from Glowacki that "sometimes we'd get judges who'll just roll their eyes and say they're not going to deal with this issue. If the bill passes, then they'll have to deal with the issue... they will have to make accommodations for the
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Which brings us to Scott Simon's commentary, "When Man Is the Roughest Beast." I highly recommend listening to it on line at
I am also going to paste it below, so that those who don't have great internet connections don't miss out. Unlike the Newsday piece I also sent out today, is not an obvious call for vegetarianism. Rather, it is a comment from a highly respected public figure, going out to millions of people, calling for a ban on foie gras. And Simon's commentary makes it clear that the matter of animal cruelty, not just against dogs and cats but also in food production, is a matter that deserves to be part of the discussion of important affairs on National Public Radio. Please thank him!
Positive feedback will encourage more coverage of these issues. Go to http://www.npr.org/contact/ , choose "NPR program" and select, "Weekend Edition Saturday" from the pull-down menu.
Here is a text version of Scott Simon's editorial:
"There are a couple of stories in the news this week that make us contemplate that phrase, it's part of a culture. Michael Vick, quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, had been indicted along with three associates for running a dogfighting enterprise out of one his homes in rural Virginia.
"Dogfighting is a criminal enterprise. I can't bring myself to call it a sport in which dogs that have been trained to savagery by being beaten, starved and tortured are made to fight other dogs to death. The losers are often killed as bad investments. In fact, Mr. Vick is accused of personally killing eight dogs by hanging, drowning and beating because they lack sufficient viciousness and weren't worth the cost of upkeep. Michael Vick, by the way, has a $130-million contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
"When the investigation to Mr. Vick was first reported, there were those who derided the idea of outlaw in dogfighting, and said it's simply a part of a culture. That culture argument can make me squirm. I can think of all kinds of crimes including genital mutilation and slavery that were once part of a culture.
"This week, it was reported that Amazon.com is selling the foie gras that is made at a factory in Quebec called Elevages Perigord. All foie gras made by force-feeding ducks and geese with mash until their liver swell and often burst. That's harsh. Many would say it's cruel, but undercover video taken at Elevages Perigord by investigators reveal a routine that goes beyond even that.
"Ducks and geese in that facility have had their beaks and feet cut off, so they cannot squirm in the extreme confinement of cages that are about as big as shoeboxes. There are shots of workers at the factory punching the birds, leaving ducklings to die in trashcans and suffocating and crushing weak ones that are considered, like the dogs Michael Vick is accused of killing, to be bad assets.
"Of course, many people who enjoy foie gras explained that it's simply part of a food culture. They think that people who eat meat and poultry, but shrink from knowing how it's made, fool themselves with phrases like range-free to believe that you can humanely treat any animal who's destined for our food chain.
"But I think there's a difference between giving an animal a life with food, sunlight, grass and room to run before or one day they're stunned and slaughtered for food, and torturing an animal in some way every day of its life, before killing it to produce an ostensible delicacy.
"You don't have to believe that torturing and killing a dog is the same as torturing and murdering a human being. I believe that torturing a dog is wrong. It is hard to excuse cruelty by calling it a cultural trait."
Please send thanks at Go to http://www.npr.org/contact/ -- "Weekend Edition Saturday."
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"Made a chicken chili recipe, and it was bland. So I took the ingredients and added my own flair. My family loves it when it gets cold out, because they know this will be on the menu. It's very flavorful. Serve with tortilla chips and sliced avocado for something different. Serve with sour cream and cheese."
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Fabulous! Spicy, filling and healthy...not to mention easy! Kids had a hard time with the spice, but after they added some cheese and crushed chips they were good to go. I used Rotel Mild tomatoes with chilis.
easy but needs something
One change - I've made this a couple of times and at the end I add either some tortilla chips, about a hand-full, or some cornmeal. It helps thicken it up a bit. Overall, a really good recipe. My husband actually asks for it - very rare for a guy whose stock answer to the question "What do you want for dinner tonight?" is "I don't know..." I get asked to make this about once a week and I don't mind at all because this recipe is fantastic. It's also inexpensive, especially if you start with dried beans, use a bullion cube instead of canned broth, etc.
Hello everyone I am the original poster of this recipe. and i just wanted to say that I have never added a can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers. its always just been a can of diced tomatoes and then a jar of green salsa. I dont know why that was added to this recipe.Just wanted to let you all know. thanks Glad you guys are liking it.
OMG! This is absolutely delish but I did make some changes. I used one can of garbanzos along with one can of the white beans. In addition, added 2 cloves of minced garlic and doubled up on the cumin because I wanted to actually taste that smokey essence. To thicken it up a bit at the end and to add more of the salt factor I added some Queso Quesadilla. It adds an amazing background flavor along with a little creaminess. Served with sliced avocados and corn bread. Serious comfort food.
Very yummy! I didn't change a thing and everyone loved it.
I needed something quick to throw in the crockpot and come upon this recipe. I had everything but the green salsa, so I improvised with what I did have and threw in a can of ranch style beans with jalapenos. I upped the oregano to 3/4, added a packet of dry ranch, and added some garlic for flavor. Put it on high for 4 hrs, and came home to deliciousness! Served with shredded sharp cheddar, sour cream, and warm flour tortillas. It was awesome! Would recommend to anyone. I'm sure if mine was thrown together and improvised that the original version with green salsa is even more delicious.
Do you need something to clear your sinuses?? This'll do it! Whew! That's some mighty tasty stuff! My general impression of this recipe is that it is an excellent and very versatile 'base' to start with; you can easily modify it with lots of different additions to make it *just like you like it*. The flavor and consistency reminded me more of tortilla soup than chili, but the beans make it chili. It would be excellent with any kind of 'Mexican' or Tex-Mex foods like tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, black beans, etc. or cheeses like cheddar or Monterrey jack. I admit that I'm a wimp when it comes to all things spicy-hot, and I hate onions. Obviously I skipped the onions, and I also used mild Rotel and only a small 7 ounce can of salsa verde. That made the spice just right for me--very tasty but not overwhelming. I love cumin and oregano so I really heaped them up in the measuring spoons. Otherwise I prepared it according to directions and loved it. Its not something I'll make once a week, but I'll keep it in the recipe box to make every once in a while. It's good comfort food, and incredibly easy and versatile.
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Meditation and informed mindfulness provide the way to steer your mind in the right direction. Developing an aware, mindful state of being has many benefits that flow into your life. By discovering that you are able to be an impartial witness to your thoughts, your mind becomes more objective, dispassionate, and responsive instead of reactive. This gives rise to more positive interactions that result in better outcomes, deeper, stronger connections, and ultimately by knowledge and understanding, frees you from any sense of limitation.
"May one lift oneself up by oneself, may one not destroy oneself. For, the self alone is one's benefactor (and) the self alone is one's enemy." Chapter 6 -Verse 5
The Bhagavad Gita is just one of many spiritual texts that provides answers to age old inner and outer conflicts. Each meditator has his or her own spiritual orientation and/or religious upbringing that she or he may draw from for inspiration, guidance and solutions to life's challenges.
In this text, a conversation occurs based on the story of Arjuna, a man faced with fighting a war against those near and dear to him in order to defend and protect society. Fraught with grief and confusion, he turns to Lord Krsna for guidance and inspiration as he has lost all motivation and ability to fight.
Krsna teaches him, unfolding a vision of how to do what must be done while rising above it all. Their dialogue is insightful and inspiring. By revealing the underlying nature of ourselves, the world and the ultimate source of it all to us, it shows how we too can rise above our own internal and external conflicts as we carry out the tasks that we cannot and should not avoid. In the process, we discover our own inner abiding sense of well-being not affected or displaced by the twists and turns in our lives.
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The commemoration service for members of both the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been called off.
Set to take place on January 17 at Dublin Castle, the service was to commemorate those who served in the RIC and DMP prior to Irish independence.
The event has been cancelled following a major backlash from other politicians and members of the public.
‘As a Government, we have at all times sought to have a national programme of commemorations that is authentic, sensitive and inclusive,’ Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan said in a statement announcing the event’s cancellation.
‘We very much support the recommendation that there should be specific State-led initiatives to commemorate the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) and the Dublin Metropolitan Police (DMP).
‘However, given the disappointing response of some to the planned event on 17th January, I do not believe that the event, as planned, can now take place in an atmosphere that meets the goals and guiding principles of the overall commemorative programme.
‘Therefore, I am announcing its deferral.
‘I know that, regrettably, this decision will be a cause of hurt and upset to many people.
‘I commit to proceeding with an alternative commemoration in the months ahead.
‘As a next step, I will consult further with the expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemoration, with the all-party consultative group on commemoration and with other stakeholders, with a view to organising an event that is inclusive and fully respectful of all the traditions and memories on this island.’
Fianna Fail’s leader Micheál Martin had said the event was an ‘error in judgement’.
Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou MacDonald had called for the commemoration to be cancelled.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar took to Twitter on Tuesday to defend the government’s decision, prior to its cancellation.
He stressed that the commemoration was ‘not a celebration’ and was merely about ‘remembering our history’.
The RIC/DMP commemoration is not a celebration. It’s about remembering our history, not condoning what happened. We will also remember the terrible burning of Cork, Balbriggan, partition and the atrocities of the Civil War.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 7, 2020
‘We should respect all traditions on our island and be mature enough as a State to acknowledge all aspects of our past,’ he said.
The RIC and DMP were the police forces in Ireland prior to Irish independence.


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Last year’s July traffic and capacity statistics were depressed by the industrial dispute. Compared with those figures, British Airways mainline scheduled passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), rose by 17.8 per cent. With available seat kilometres (ASKs) showing growth of 21.1 per cent, this resulted in a 2.1 point decline in the passenger load factor to 75.6 per cent.
In comparison to July 1996, the month’s RPKs showed growth of 16.5 per cent with ASKs growing by 20.1 per cent. This represented an average annual growth over the two years of 7.9 per cent and 9.6 per cent respectively.
Premium traffic, which was particularly affected by last year’s industrial dispute, showed growth of 14 per cent compared against growth in the main cabin of 18.4 per cent.
After allowing for the effects of last year’s industrial dispute, July traffic growth would have been broadly in line with June this year.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH
The European Commission (EC) published its draft remedies on the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. The draft opinion said that the Commission intends to approve the alliance provided that certain conditions are fulfilled. The Commission’s draft remedies are now subject to a 30-day consultation period from the July 30 date of publication.
Open skies discussions between the UK and US authorities are expected to resume in early October.
British Airways announced an extensive code-share agreement with LOT Polish Airlines covering eight weekly flights between the UK and Poland with effect from August 10, 1998. The jointly-coded services will be between Manchester and Warsaw, with both carriers offering three weekly return services each, as well as on LOT«s two return flights per week connecting Gatwick with Gdansk.
The agreement will be supported by a link-up of mileage award programmes, initially enabling frequent flyers to earn and redeem miles on the code-share flights.
British Airways announced that it will start operating daily flights between London and Denver on September 1. The new service was originally scheduled to begin at the start of this summer but was postponed because of delays in receiving the necessary US government approvals.
British Airways resumed services to Nigeria after a break of more than 14 months. The move followed the lifting by the Nigerian Government of the ban on all UK-registered aircraft from operating to Nigeria, which was introduced on May 16 last year.
British Airways announced a further realignment of capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. With effect from October 25, flights between Jakarta and London will decrease from the current six per week to two a week. A new direct Asian route connecting the UK and Australia via Kuala Lumpur will be opened up, with alliance partner coming off the Kuala Lumpur to Sydney leg. British Airways is also planning to operate a 14th weekly direct flight between London and Tokyo.


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Here you will find a weekly update on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks, which are in the News 5 viewing area. Programs sometimes change for weather and other unforeseen circumstances! Check the park web-site before traveling.
Pick of the Park's for Friday, November 11 to Thursday, November 17, 2016
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Veterans Day Train
Friday, November 11, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
We invite veterans, active duty military, first responders, and their families to take a beautiful ride through CVNP for free, as a thank you for their service. Visit www.cvsr.com for times and locations.
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Countryside Farmers’ Market at Old Trail School
Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Old Trail School
Live music, chef demonstrations, and family activities add spice to shopping for local produce. SNAP EBT and debit cards are accepted at the information booth. For more details visit www.cvcountryside.org
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Ohio State Parks
Hearth and History: Malabar Farm
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Malabar Farm State Park
Learn open-hearth cooking skills by cooking lunch over the open hearth, then explore the history of Malabar Farm. COST: $30/person, Pre-registration required. Call (419) 892-2784 or visit www.MalabarFarm.org for more info.
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Woodlands Of Bedford: Mid-Autumn Hike
Saturday, November 12, Noon to 2 p.m., Bedford Reservation, Circle Emerald Field, Upper Button Rd off Grace and Turney Rds.
Join Fred Losi as we kick up the fallen leaves of autumn while exploring a large old field, meadow and the surrounding forest. We’ll see how plants prepare for the winter and examine their remains from the growing season. Terrain Difficulty: grass, moderate, 2 miles. Free.
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Ashland County Parks
The Ashland County Park District (ACPD) manages 16 unique parks comprising over 2,000 acres of beautiful forests, fields, lakes, and streams. All of this green-space is publically owned and open to the public 365 days a year for hiking, fishing, bird watching, biking, dog walking and other outdoor pursuits. Some seasonal hunting opportunities also are offered in a few select parks.
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Crawford County Parks
Saturday, November 12, 3 p.m., Heckert Nature Preserve
The last flowering plants and insects of the year can be seen along the trail at Heckert. Everything from dragonflies to migrating warblers is possible during this time of seasonal transition. Meet Warren Uxley at the Heckert parking lot.
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Erie County Parks
Full Moon Night Hike
Monday, November 14, 7 to 9 p.m., Edison Woods MetroPark, 8111 Smokey Rd, Berlin Heights.
We are kicking off the full moon hiking season with a walk through the meadows with the full moon lighting our way.
Wednesday, November 16, 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m., Milan Towpath MetroPark, 99 North Main St, Milan.
Let’s get outside and move around!
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Geauga Park District
Waterfowl on the Move
Saturday, November 12, 9 to 11 a.m., LaDue Reservoir, Boathouse Parking Area
Meet up at the parking area on Valley Road to bird LaDue Reservoir for loons, waterfowl and Bald Eagles during prime migration time. Spotting scopes provided. Van seats available first come, first-served. Caravan behind if bus fills. Not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
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Take A Hike!
Lake Metroparks maintains more than 50 miles of trails throughout Lake County, including a 4.8-mile bike/hike trail. Explore hemlock ravines, open meadows, mature forests and the Lake Erie shoreline. Discover fascinating clues to our past. Most trails are gravel-surfaced. Some are hard-surfaced and suitable for strollers and wheelchairs, and others include steps and inclines that challenge any hiker. Horses and bicycles are permitted on specially designated trails, and your dog on a leash is welcome at most parks. Hiking trails are open every day of the year from 6 am to 11 pm unless otherwise posted. Hiking is one of the most popular forms of outdoor leisure, surveys suggest that one in three Americans rate it as one of their three favorite forms of outdoor recreation. Hiking combines several pursuits, interests in scenery, wildlife, discovery and solitude—all in a low-impact form of healthy activity. Hiking in the great outdoors provides exercise and interest for people of any age. Just getting out and walking around is a wonderful way to exercise and see nature. Since unexpected things happen, however, the best way to help guarantee a good time for all is to plan ahead carefully and follow safety precautions.
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Lorain County Parks
Winter Strategies Hike
Sunday, November 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Carlisle, Visitor Center lobby.
Hike and learn about how animals prepare for the cold winter months. Easy hike. For more information call (440) 458-5121 Ext. 232.
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Medina County Parks
Nature Art Fest
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 12 to 4 p.m., Wolf Creek Environmental Center
The 15th Annual Nature Art Fest, featuring unique items inspired by nature from professional artists, will be held at Wolf Creek Environmental Center. From paintings to stained glass, you'll find unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Bring the family and spend the day in one of the most beautiful parks in Medina County. No registration required. Free admission. All ages welcome.
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Portage County Parks
Enjoy Portage Parks all year round, on your own or with others at our educational programs and special events. Are you looking to embrace the beauty of the outdoors? Portage Parks offers a variety of educational activities, outdoor adventures, races, and walks, plus a number of other exciting events and activities throughout each season. Read more for additional information!
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Sunday Afternoon Stroll
Sunday, November 13, 1 to 3 p.m., Middle Branch Trail, Martindale Park
Looking for something to do as a family? Take a leisurely 2.0 mile hike on the Middle Branch Trail. Free.
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Summit County Parks
Hike and Fire: Night Animals
Friday, November 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Liberty Park, Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Enjoy a campfire and roast some marshmallows while we learn about night animals. Then, we will head out on the trail and attempt to see these nocturnal creatures! For information, call 330-865-8065.
Fall Prairie Hike
Saturday, November 12, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Springfield Bog Metro Park, 1400 Portage Line Rd., Springfield Twp.
Join a naturalist for a leisurely afternoon stroll to enjoy all that fall has to offer. Good for spree credit. For information, call 330-865-8065.
Sunday, November 13, 9 to 10 a.m., Liberty Park, Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg
Hike both the Ledges and Maple Loop trails at a vigorous pace. Beginners are welcome, but talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. Drinking water is recommended. Good for spree credit. For information, call 330-865-8065.
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LEWISTON – The results have been disappointing. No doubt about that. Niagara has lost nine of its last 12 games and has slid four points behind first-place Canisius and Holy Cross in Atlantic Hockey.
But even after its latest setback, a 4-2 loss to Air Force in Dwyer Arena Friday night, there was no panic from the Purple Eagles. Only opportunity.
"I was really impressed with our guys and the way that we continue to grow in our belief in each other and belief in the system and the steps that we've taken," Niagara coach Jason Lammers said. "I think we're playing our best hockey right now. Although we haven't gotten the product that we want, our process continues to grow and that's been fun to watch.
"We're evaluated always on the scoreboard but our process is better than when we were getting the product and the wins before. This is only going to help us."
The scoreboard has not been a friendly place for Niagara. The Purple Eagles started off hot with a 4-1-0 record out of the gate. They were ranked 20th in the nation at one point. They were in first place in Atlantic Hockey at one point.
But as Niagara entered 2018 they found themselves in a sports paradox – they're playing better hockey, but not getting the wins.
"I feel like sticking to the process has been a huge key for our success," said sophomore defenseman Noah Delmas. "There's going to be ebbs and flows through the whole season and there's ebbs and flows throughout each game as well, right? A lot of our success came from the power play at the beginning of the season. We're kinda running dry a bit right now.
"The last four games I felt like it could have been our game if we minimized mistakes and capitalized on our own chances. I feel like if we stay positive and stick to the process, it's going to come around for us pretty soon."
The power play did not help Niagara on Friday as the Purple Eagles went just 1 for 9 with the man advantage. Granted, Air Force came into the game having killed off the last 13 power play opportunities it faced and had the top penalty killing unit in the nation last season.
Still, Niagara had chances and just couldn't bury them. They were a touch off on a shot, a tad late on a pass, a beat off finishing opportunities that could have tied the game.
After a scoreless first period, Air Force took a 2-0 lead in the second. Evan Giesler scored at 4:08 when he got a breakaway. Niagara goalie Brian Wilson made the save but the rebound went in off a Purple Eagle defender.
Brady Tomlak made it a two-goal lead when he gloved the puck down off a bounce off the glass. He got his stick on the puck just in time to push it past Wilson.
Two goals. Two unlucky bounces for Niagara. But if the Purple Eagles are going to build a positive culture, they're going to have to let those bad bounces roll off their backs.
"You've got to control what you can control," said Niagara captain Derian Plouffe. "Obviously in the game of hockey bounces are going to happen like that. We just need to keep our head high and keep working, keep being positive."
Keep working they did. Niagara got on the board at 8:52 of the third on a goal by Sean King. While Air Force scored on the power play about three minutes later, the Purple Eagles battled back again with Delmas getting his third of the year. Delmas got hold of a rebound in the high slot and scored, breaking Niagara's 0-for-7 skid on the power play in the game.
There were chances for Niagara to tie the game, but an empty netter from Kyle Haak sealed the win for the Falcons.
"We want to see our offense continue to grow and we thought we left a couple of chances out there in front of the net," Lammers said. "We want to see our D continue to move pucks and get it going north. We thought when we played fast, we were hard to play against."


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Aurigny and Blue Islands have today reached in-principal agreement to codeshare on selected routes connecting the Channel Islands with the UK, aiming to restore connectivity to both Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey as the islands emerge from the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The two carriers plan to harmonise their schedules between Guernsey, Jersey, Exeter and Birmingham to offer same-day return services on certain days of the week, reintroducing services previously popular with islanders and inbound travelers alike. The agreement will further entail the carriers applying collective effort to rebuild flight frequencies between Guernsey and Southampton, intended to provide passengers with sustainable flight coverage on this important lifeline route, as well as the connection of the Aurigny and Blue Islands’ wider networks to provide flight options for the residents of Alderney, connecting in Guernsey through to Jersey.
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