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The new pavement on the Highway 20 couplet in downtown Albany has but one little flaw: Some of the manhole covers ended up way below the surface, making for a slightly bumpy ride. But they're working on a fix.
After ODOT resurfaced Ellsworth and Lyon Streets this fall, complaints about the bumps started coming in. This one came Oct. 13 from Russell Tripp: "Lyon and Ellsworth are nicely paved, but why can't they level up the manholes to the pavement? Maybe it is City engineering trying their system of speed bumps."
I've been meaning to ask about this and finally got around to it this week. (It's a slow week, what with Thanksgiving coming up.)
At City Hall, Albany transportation analyst Ron Irish told me he checked with Lindsey Austin, the city inspector on the streetscape project of which the highway repaving was a part. "She has received some complaints, and referred everyone to ODOT. It sounds like ODOT is aware of the problem and plans on having the manhole covers adjusted."
That's the word from the state as well. ODOT spokesman Lou Torres had to scramble for information because people working on this issue were out of the office this week. But he said: "What I have been able to find out is that we are currently working with the City of Albany and Century Link on adjusting the access cover lids. A timeline for getting the work done is in discussion. We are in the process of making the repairs."
Note that he didn't use the old term. He called them "access cover lids." That's not the only modern alternative, though.
As long ago as 1990, the New York Times reported from California: "Sacramento city officials, having found the word 'manhole' sexist, have now come up with a new name for those utility holes in streets. Without fanfare, the City Council adopted the term 'maintenance hole' this week to replace 'manhole' on official maps and documents. Public works officials had proposed finding a non-sexist term in jest, but Mayor Anne Rudin liked the idea and the debate quickly spread."
Whatever you call them, it sounds as though on Lyon Street they will soon be smoothed out. Maybe that will give the City of Albany an incentive to do the same on Second Avenue between Lyon and Main. (hh)


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Everyone else was ready when I reached the hotel and I hopped into the shower. Earlier in the day, R suggested a place which has a cabaret show since she was the one who wanted to see a live show while she was in town. I know ST wants to go clubbing but I don't want to. I suggested we just stay in and watch some movies. I got my portable DVD player with me and ST got some VCDs of new movies. "Let's do a movie marathon. It would be like old times." But no, they would rather go out.
At about 10pm we head out. I really thought we were all set to go to the cabaret show. I don't mind seeing a live show, I just don't like clubs. I hate the music that they usually play and I don't think it is a good place for friends to get together and catch up on their lives. Anyway... we actually ended up at the Star Hill's lounge (the one on the lower ground floor) where the live show was playing oldies but goodies. Mmm okay.... They must have decided something else while I was away. That's a bummer, I was looking forward to see a Malaysian-style cabaret show.
We settled into a section close to the stage and the waiter brought the drink menus. I was a bit flabbergasted for a while when I skimmed through the menu and saw the long list of alcoholic drinks. But then I saw Y flipped the menu over and open another page. I did the same and drew a silent sigh in my head. R and ST were busy discussing what kind of drink they should try.
I look around, trying to enjoy the music while thinking if I should get a coke or spare a few more dollars and get some juice. After a while I find that I really don't like this place. The items are way over-priced and I feel that people who frequented this places just want to keep up the appearances that they have a lot of money to spare and those who come once in a while, present company included, just want a taste of how the other side live and dream. Well, I don't have money to spare, I can't imagine spending time here if I do have the money and the music suck. So I said, "Wouldn't it be more fun to be at Starbucks?" Of course, ST gave me the look that says don't be so boring and said, "If you want to leave, go ahead." I called Y and we went out.
The first place we saw was the Italian gelato and I've been wanting to try that for the longest time so we parked there. We ordered the three scoop. I picked the watermelon, Y took the french vanilla and to complement everything I also chose a chocolate flavour ice cream. Y paid for this one too (thanks Y!) and it was marvellous. We talked about lost times and how she's coping with her teaching job, something that I'm interested in doing.
We sat there for about one hour and then took a walk around the area. We parked at Starbucks for a drink and then head back to the hotel. Just as I guessed it R and ST was already at the room... with a bottle of wine. No comments, not yet anyway. I just pretend that I didn't see that bottle. Ok... I've seen them drink before but I don't know how to tell them that it really bothered me without losing their company. I wish that one day I could just at least tell them, "Drink all you want, it's your responsibility but just don't do it when I'm around." This was also one of the reason I didn't want to join them at the hotel. I knew that they were going to spend the time drinking. But the spacious room beckons. I also decided a few months ago that I will try to limit the time that I have with them if there's a slight chance they will have access to alcohol (which could also mean I cannot play pool anymore - sigh). Maybe it can be a silent protest. If their skull is not that thick maybe they'll notice.
Later on that night I asked Y if she wants to see a VCD and she said OK. So we watched Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - very cute! I thought I can watch another one but I was too sleepy. I guess Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez were not interesting enough to keep me awake. I surrender to the bed leaving Y with the movie.
I don't sleep at all well that night. I never really had a problem sleeping at a strage place before. I don't know if it was something I ate, the very bright desk lamp or ST snoring. I still had trouble even after I switch off the lamp. I started to regret staying over. Man! RM70 for a comfortable bed but no sleep? I'm screwed.
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Audiobook – Sometimes, the best little pleasures are discovered by accident. Needing an audiobook in a hurry, I found House of Trelawney, a Downton Abbey set in the 1980's and besieged by total financial ruin.
Trelawney Castle has been around some 700 years. Life should be glamorous for a titled aristocrat living in a place with turrets, follies, a room for every day of the year and four miles of corridors amid 500,000 acres. Instead, the castle is in shambles, crumbling around its inhabitants and lacking heat. Living with Kitto, the current heir and the 25th Earl of Trelawney are: his wife, Jane; their three children; his frail parents and Aunt Tuffy, who is obsessed with studying fleas. Centuries of ancestors' squandering of fortunes, wars, and taxes, has left little to maintain the estate once boasting 85 servants. The family is in danger of losing their home unless they obtain funds and/or devise a feasible plan.
The dysfunctional Trelawney's interact with other delightful and eccentric characters, who involve themselves in attempts to save the castle. Complete with villains, romance, friendship, determination, and tests of family loyalty–The House of Trelawney has everything to keep you listening and guessing whether the house can be saved!
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This latest outing for the web-slinging superhero, with Tom Holland in the Spidey suit, gets everything just right
This latest outing for the web-slinging superhero, with Tom Holland in the Spidey suit, gets everything just right.
Holland's Peter Parker/Spider-Man made quite a splash with his peppy cameo in 2016's Captain America: Civil War and he's just as giddily entertaining in his first solo adventure.
This rapid reboot – coming a mere three years after predecessor Andrew Garfield's last outing in the role – has no need to run through the comic-book character's mutant-spider-bite origins yet again.
Instead, it gets right down to showing us the enthusiastically nerdy young hero's first stabs at low-level crime-busting on the streets of Queens, and his comically inept attempts to impress weary mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr). 'Can't you just be your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man?' suggests Stark, rebuffing Peter's pleas to become a fully-fledged member of the Avengers team and ensuring that the flashy new suit he provides him abides by its training wheels protocol.
However, Peter gets a chance to step up a gear when his path crosses that of a new supervillain, an excellent Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes, aka The Vulture, a working-class salvage man-turned black market trafficker in super weaponry.
This cues up some breathless episodes of derring-do and peril, including a couple of hair-raising scenes atop the Washington Monument and the Staten Island Ferry. Yet for much of the movie, director Jon Watts – making a leap worthy of his young hero from 2015's low-budget thriller Cop Car to the world of blockbuster moviemaking – is avowedly channelling the spirit of 1980s John Hughes teen movies.
As Peter competes in an academic decathlon and tries to get a date with high-school crush Liz (Laura Harrier), it is this strand that sets the movie's enjoyably breezy tone and gives Holland's puppyish charm the chance to shine.


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Open day at Weston Tennis Club
PUBLISHED: 09:22 26 June 2015 | UPDATED: 09:22 26 June 2015
An open day at Weston Tennis Club is being held on Sunday.
WESTON Tennis Club is holding a fun-filled open day on Sunday from 11am to 2pm.
Children, adults, beginners and seasoned players are invited to come and have a free game at the club's facilities, comprising of five floodlit courts tucked away in Neva Road, close to the train station.
There will be an opportunity to play for free and take part in fun games with rackets and refreshments provided.
This friendly club holds regular club sessions for members. It also has two ladies' teams and three men's teams in the North Somerset Summer League.
Head coach, Jamie Allen, holds extensive group and individual coaching sessions for adults, and for juniors aged four to 17, including a range of mini tennis courses.
For more information on the open day and club membership, please ring Bob Wilson on 01934 628070.
For more information regarding coaching courses, please ring Jamie Allen on 07790 937448 or view the club website www.westontennis.net
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From endless twitter storms (such as the viral response to Trump's tweeted golf ball knocking Hillary Clinton to her knees last week), to wry comedic turnarounds like Sean Spicer's Emmy debut, to international pissing contests (Trump informing the UN that "we will totally destroy North Korea" in response to "Rocket Man's" repeated missile tests), the world appears to have gone mad.
Add to that the increase in opioid addiction, no resolution of the health care crisis in sight, random acts of terrorism and hatred, and the recent violent hurricanes, earthquakes, and other symptoms of planetary distress, and the expression "going to Hell in a handbasket" seems most apt. (As a matter of fact, I did see a bumper sticker the other day that would have been amusing were it not pretty much true: "Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?")
But when we can understand that there are celestial influences underpinning much of what we observe on our little blue planet, and that sometimes a fierce storm prefaces the calm we all hope for, it helps.
The Power Path's astrological report for September's full moon (September 5) offers a succinct explanation for the current turmoil.
In the field of healing, it's understood that until you are willing see the extent of an injury or disease, trying to heal it is futile. And that's what's going on now. The dark underbelly of corporate government (a system far older than the short time you and I have been alive, since in its current form it dates back to the time of the Enclosure Acts that displaced most of the English peasantry, spread to encompass the rest of Europe, and eventually resurfaced here in the Americas with the attempted decimation of Native people and the establishment of slavery) is finally coming to light. The dirty secrets are revealed, the monsters crawl out from under the rocks, the elephant in the room is undeniably visible to all of us. And though this process is painful and often terrifying, viewing it as a healing crisis and not the end of the world will restore calm and help us regain peace of mind.
Photo of Hurricane Harvey courtesy of NASA Earth Observatory/Jesse Allen/LANCE/Terra/MODI


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What Temperature is Best for "Sleep Mode?"
Sharing a bed with another person can be tricky right?
Sometimes your slumber can be hindered because your sleeping partner has different preferences than you when they sleep. Some like to only have a sheet and a thick blanket, while others like to have 10 blankets piled on top of them. Some people like to have the room pitch black, while others prefer a night light on. Some people like to keep their room nice and warm, while others prefer a small chill in the air. The one that seems to affect how people sleep the most, however, is the temperature of the room. Are you an advocate for sleeping in Antarctica or the Caribbean in the blazing hot summer months?
It is recommended that people keep their room around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. If you dip below 54 degrees Fahrenheit or go above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, it can be disruptive to your sleep. Finding the temperature that best fits your lifestyle and preference will help you sleep longer and feel more rested.
Before you go to sleep, your body's internal temperature will start to drop. This drop will help promote your body into a deep and continuous sleep. It allows your body to conserve energy. If your room is cooler, your body won't have to work as hard to lower the internal temperature, and the process will happen quicker than if your body is forced to work overtime to lower its temperature. When a room is cooled down, your body is ready to begin the sleep process quicker. Your eyes will become tired and ready to be closed for the night. Otherwise, if your room is kept warmer than the recommended temperature, you are more prone to restlessness and your quality of REM sleep (rapid eye movement) will drop dramatically. It is during your REM sleep cycle that you are able to dream. When your body struggles to reach the desired temperature, you will not be able to get into as deep of a sleep. Therefore the quality of your sleep will drastically go down as your body tries to maintain its optimal temperature level. If your room is too hot; anything above the recommended number, your body will have to work double time to keep it from overheating. To prevent overheating, your body will expand the blood vessels. This will cause your blood pressure to drop, which will lead to lower levels of oxygen in your blood. This will have a negative effect on your sleep.
It may be helpful to imagine your room as a cave. Think of a bear hibernating for the winter. They choose a dark, cool cave, and are able to sleep for months. If you could model your room after this manner, it would greatly improve your quality of sleep. Your bed should be reserved for sleeping and sex only. This will help train your brain to know what is going to happen once you are in your bed. The bed should be free from use of electronics, such as TV's, phones, laptops, tablets, etc. The brain needs to be trained that the bed is for resting only. Keep all electronics out of the bedroom in order to fully maximize your sleep time and feel the most rested.
It may be a struggle at first to try to find the optimal temperature for your bedroom. Even a variation in a degree or two can make a difference. It is important to try to find the one that best suits your needs, and one that will allow you to get the best results. Every night as you are experimenting, take notes. Leave a notebook by your bed. In the morning, write down how you slept. How do you feel? How quickly did you go to sleep? Did you wake up frequently during the night? Do you feel refreshed after a night's sleep? After trying out a few different options, you will be able to compare your notes and see what temperature works best for you.
There are other ways to lower the temperature without lowering the thermostat. To keep your room cool, you can keep the blinds or curtains closed during the day, to block out the sun. Then once the sun has gone down, you can open the windows to your bedroom to allow some fresh and cool air to circulate throughout your room. You will need to make sure that the outside air is cooler than the air inside your house. You can look into installing a ceiling fan in your bedroom. Or maybe try using a portable fan, and you could point it in the direction of your bed. It is also helpful to sleep with your door open at night. This allows the air that is circulating throughout the house to travel inside of your bedroom. Sometimes when we close the door to our bedrooms, the air can become stagnant. The body will enjoy some fresh air if it is able to.
Now having the ideal temperature is important. Once you find that ideal number, your chances of experiencing a more rested sleep session increases. There are other factors to consider though; having the perfect temperature does not automatically guarantee a great snooze session. You need to do your part as well. Try to avoid working out vigorously 2-3 hours before your desired bedtime. When you exercise, your body's temperature will increase, and after working out it can take a moment for it to come back down. When your body is already working to lower the body temperature, working out will just make the body work that much harder, or even prolong the process, making it difficult to go to sleep. If you can't avoid exercising in the evening, try taking a cool shower after. This will help your body cool off a little faster, and be able to reach that internal core temperature quicker.
Let's face it, we all need a good night's rest. We need to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to start our day. If we can optimize our sleeping conditions, and allow our body to get into a deep sleep quickly, we will experience a good night's rest.
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Kansas: Default speed limits
Hey there, again. I have a question for people who live in Kansas or may know this otherwise:
What is a "county or township highway" in Kansas? And, is it tagged any differently than any other highway?
The legislation defines a default speed limit of 55 mph for all county or township highways and 65 mph for all other highways. So, there must be some way to distinguish these.
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Re: Kansas: Default speed limits
Hi Hamburg,
Per the Statute -- "all other highways" are not urban, designated multi-lane, county/township, or otherwise authorized. That pretty much only leaves State routes for the catch-all "other" category.
<"Highway" in Kansas means ANY public road>
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<KS maximum speed limits Statue>
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Hope that helps!
(Disclaimer: I am not a attorney, do not play one on TV and did not stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night -- So, nothing I say should be believed along with anything else you might find on the internet...)
#3 2018-10-09 17:45:03
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Re: Kansas: Default speed limits
Thank you for all the links, unfortunately this is not too helpful: The interesting bit in Kansas Statutes Chapter 8, Article 15, Section 58 Maximum speed limits. is point 3:
(3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and
"County or township highway" however is not defined anywhere. Okay, it will be a road inside a county or township, but the driver must be able to determine somehow that he is now in, not outside of a county, because he is expected by the law to reduce his speed (from 65 mph) to 55 mph. Is it even possible to be outside of a county? If yes, will there be a sign like "You are entering..." at the borders of a country?
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Re: Kansas: Default speed limits
Let me try again... my explanatory skills may be lacking.
"Highway" is defined for the Kansas Statutes as:
(o) "Highway" means every way or place of whatever nature open to the use of the public as a matter of right for the purpose of vehicular travel. The term "highway" shall not be deemed to include a roadway or driveway upon grounds owned by private owners, colleges, universities or other institutions.
The entire state of Kansas is subdivided into 105 contiguous counties -- there are no gaps between them. Those counties are subdivided into 1404 contiguous townships. Just as all 48 states in the continental US are contiguous. If you are anywhere in Kansas, you are inside a township that is inside a county that is inside the state.
Thus, every highway in Kansas is already in a township that is in a county -- when they say "county or township highway" they mean the administrative level of the road, not the physical location.
Hope that helps a bit.
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It is our mission to champion an Esprit de Corps that promotes a franchise system where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
It is our mission to empower franchisees, and give them the opportunity to have more entrepreneurial freedom than they ever imagined. We believe that if you're looking for a recession-resistant career opportunity as well as opportunities for business growth, then Hygenex® might be the perfect fit for you.
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We decided to establish this school in other for the less privileged to get access to 21st century of private education whereby they can access the same type of education counterparts do in the cities. Due to the high level of unemployment in the society we have decided to enrol learners who are Orphans and HIV to school for free thereby helping the community to get ease regarding illitracy
What made you start this Project?
Looking at the number of school dropouts in the community we planned to reduce it as a way of establishing a school that can meet up the standards of education their counterpart receive in the cities. We could not sit down and watch our future leaders waste their life's without doing nothing. So we started this school to become the centre of excellence to produce God fearing future citizens for South Africa and Africa as a whole. We rely solely on what our great man Nelson Mandela said, and I quote "EDUCATION IS THE POWERFUL WEAPON WITH WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD" This kept us going and have added grease to our elbow to reach our goal.
What portion of the community have you impacted through your project?
Rural community of Nongoma and its environs. Far and near communities that are imporvrished.
What challenges have you faced with your project?
We have challenges of our our own site and structures as we now rent a place which is straining us financially since its a NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. We also face challenges of not being able to provide them with state of the art Library and Computer Lab which intend to even allow every child in the community to access since its one of the basic needs in this 21st century.
How did you overcome those Challenges?
We overcome them only by using two of our outmoded computers to teach them as time goes on and advice learners to use the Public library.
What have you achieved through your project?
We have achieved learners who are able to use English as a medium of instruction and now have the foundation of good morals since we are also a registered Christian school.
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International firm Reed Smith has cut 45 lawyer roles from its offices across the US, Europe and the Middle East, as it restructures the business in order to remain competitive.
The restructure of its legal and non-legal staff follows a review of its staffing model to assess how the firm could provide legal services in the 'most efficient manner'.
Reed Smith said the restructure has reduced its global headcount of 1,650 lawyers by 2.5%, and reduced non-legal headcount by the same percentage. It did not specify how many lawyers were cut from each office.
The firm has 27 offices across US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Its offices in Asia were unaffected by the cuts.
The firm said that the restructure has come as the legal industry experiences a 'fundamental shift' in the nature of the demand for, and the delivery of, legal services in recent years.
It said that the adjustments were needed to ensure the firm remains competitive in the face of industry changes and fluctuations in market demand.
A spokesperson for Reed Smith said: 'The decision to restructure was difficult, particularly because it impacts individuals who have made meaningful and positive contributions to our firm and our clients. We are providing them with resources, including severance pay and professional job-transition advisory support, to help them through this period.'
In its last published results, for the year ended 31 December 2014, Reed Smith posted an 11% rise in net profits to £64.9m, which it attributed to its approach to global industries.


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This is the text message that is causing Apple users so many problems:
"Power لُلُصّبُلُلصّبُررً ॣ ॣh ॣ ॣ 冗"
It's a bug within the Notification System. After a few trials, I found that the phone only resets when the message is received as a drop down notification or in the lock screen.
If the user is viewing their conversations list or is viewing the conversation with the individual who is sending it the phone will not reset.
Your iPhone will shut off. You will restart it and it will start short-cycling the restart process. Then:
– restart the phone by pressing and holding down the home & power button
– keep holding until the screen goes black
– restart the phone again, if it did not already
– once phone starts, delete the offending message
– resist the urge to return the favor of whoever sent it
Apple advises the following to avoid the problem until they update the iOS:
– "Users can avoid the problem by turning off text previews on the lock screen."
If the user is in another conversation and receives the message (it will be a drop down) it will reset the phone.
If your iPhone is getting bombarded with the new Unicode crash message, do this:
Settings>Notifications>Messages>Show Previews⇒OFF
If you receive the problem text message, send a regular text message back to the user, and you should then be able to view the other text messages.
UPDATE, May 27, 12:45 p.m. ET: Apple said in a statement that it was aware of the issue and would make a fix for the bug available in a software update.
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We love a good dinosaur in this house so it's no surprise that this book is a popular choice.
The bouncy rhythms and brightly coloured illustrations are perfect for toddlers who like to yell ROAR!
Every page features a mini rhyme about a different dinosaur. All of the well-known ones are in there so your child's favourite will hopefully be featured.
Personally we like the big purple stegosaurus and the chicken-sized microraptors!
Buy it now: http://amzn.to/2FqudSf


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Wow, scary...
I did one of the saddest, geekiest things a person can do last night – I googled my own name. And the scary thing is, this website and my twitter feed came up in the 2nd and 3rd top entries. A search today from work showed me as 3rd and 4th (I wasn't sure how much its affected by what sites you visit from that location).
Either way, it's a sign I really need to get cracking on updating, and putting stuff here so that it's an interesting place to visit.
In other news, we got our NAS system set up at home, which is a big relief. Took a fair bit longer than I thought to get everything over there, and there's still some cleaning up to do, but it's great to have it set up. Also been playing around with Unity3D last couple of days, and finally starting to get to grips with how it works. Next step is to port my C# Audio Analysis code for MovingTargetGames into Unity so I can start adding it to the game.
Also went to the Big Day out on Tuesday, which also happened to be Australia Day. Lots of fun, lots of sunshine, a little bit of sunburn, and the usual overly expensive (and crap) beers. Music was fantastic though, and the atmosphere was also really great. Been ages since my last BDO (1999 in fact), and I may have stacked on a few years since then, but was lots of fun.
Also, school starts on Monday, which I am very excited about. Surprising, as I don't remember ever being so excited to see the end of a school holiday. Can't wait to get stuck into this year though, get my hands dirty and see what happens.
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We harvested our peaches last Friday and we only had 2 big bowls full. I was so sad. But they were huge and beautiful. I wanted to make a dessert but didn't want to take forever or turn on the oven. Here is my creation. My family loved it! I want to make it again!!
Peach Paradise
Remember I forget to measure so these are estimates again.
4 or more large fresh peaches, peeled & sliced
1/2 c pecans, chopped
2 T maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon (I really just shook some on)
Cook in a skillet on medium heat for about 10 min. I added a little ultra gel to make the sauce thicken a little. You don't have to do this.
Mix together:
3/4 c vanilla yogurt
3 T heavy cream
When peaches are done spoon into individual bowls and pour this over the top.
While peaches are cooking turn on the griddle.
Using a pastry brush:
Brush melted butter, maple syrup and cinnamon onto both sides of a whole wheat tortilla. Place on griddle for 2 min. each side. Then cut into 6 triangles. Serve with the peaches!!


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When "The Silver Palate" cookbook was released in 1982 one recipe stood out from the rest, chicken Marbella. It became wildly popular and the go-to dish for dinner parties.
The dish could be marinated in advance, adding just two more ingredients before placing in the oven. While it cooked, you and your guests could nibble on appetizers and sip cocktails then, viola, dinner was served!
And it wasn't just that it was easy. The contrast between salty and sweet was just so good.
The first time I made chicken Marbella in the '90s, I wanted more. More olives, more capers, more prunes and more sauce. So, I threw in a little more of this and bit more of that, not ever writing down the quantities. That willy-nilly way of making it, always delicious but never tasting the same way twice, is how it went in my household for decades, until recently. When Ina Garten released her latest cookbook "Cook Like a Pro" I hesitated buying it due to space. However, after hearing several reviews and finding it at a good price I caved and bought it. And I'm so glad I did.
After flipping through the cookbook I knew that the first recipe I had to make was chicken Marbella updated. What makes this recipe different is that there is less chicken and a bit more of some of the other ingredients. Which in turn created more sauce, olives, capers and prunes. It was perfect.
So go ahead, invite friends for dinner this weekend. You can marinate the chicken on Thursday then sit back and enjoy your guests on Friday with minimal effort.
I like to serve this dish with a warm sourdough baguette — you'll want to soak up the sauce — and a fresh green salad.
Carolyn Jensen is a culinary explorer who is devoted to shopping farmers' markets for locally sourced, extraordinary and seasonal foods. She shares her weekly bounty through photos, tips and recipes on Instagram at gatherweekly and on her blog at gatherweekly.com. Contact her at email@example.com.
Chicken Marbella updated
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1½ cups large pitted prunes
1 cup large green olives, pitted
½ cup capers with some juice
6 bay leaves
1½ heads of garlic, cloves separated, peeled,and minced
¼ cup dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 (4-pound) chickens, backs removed and cut in 8 pieces (see note)
½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
Combine the olive oil, vinegar, prunes, olives, capers, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade. (You can also place the chicken and the marinade in a 2-gallon plastic storage bag and squeeze out the air to make sure the chicken is fully covered with the marinade.) Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to be sure the marinade is getting into all the chicken pieces.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place the chicken, skin side up, along with the marinade in one layer in a large (15-by-18-inch) roasting pan. Pour the wine around the chicken. Sprinkle with the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 145 degrees.
Remove the pan from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Transfer the chicken, prunes, and olives to a serving platter. Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Pour pan juices over chicken.
Note: ask your butcher to break down the chickens for you
— adapted from "Cook Like A Pro" by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter 2018)


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Flooding, Sea Level Rise Lead to Possible Septic Issues in Madison's Smith Bay
Shore Publishing- December 10, 2019
Town officials are currently assessing possible septic system issues in the Smith Bay area as concerns about coastal rise and storm water have the potential to contaminate water supplies or seep into the Long Island Sound.
Studying water quality with satellites and public data
Phys.org- December 4, 2019
In a new paper, AquaSat: a dataset to enable remote sensing of water quality for inland waters, a team led by Colorado State University Assistant Professor Matt Ross matched large public datasets of water quality observations with satellite imagery to address the challenges of measuring water quality efficiently and cost-effectively.
The many benefits of collecting urine
Bennington Banner- November 29, 2019
Saving pee in Brattleboro prevents nitrogen from polluting the Connecticut River watershed and helps to mitigate harmful algal blooms in the Long Island Sound, according to Rich Earth.
Public-Private Partnership Seeds 100,000 Oysters in Niantic River
CT Examiner- November 27, 2019
Shellfish experts deposited about 100,000 juvenile oysters into the Niantic River on Saturday, as part of a $10,000 public-private partnership plan by the Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission to bolster the river's oyster population in an effort to increase recreational fishing and improve water quality.
Norwalk students use Lego robot to measure water quality in Long Island Sound
CT Insider- November 16, 2019
Volunteer and mentor, Stephen Kim, helped build two water quality monitoring buoys made of PVC pipe, a LEGO computer brick, solar panels and sensors to monitor pH, temperature, salinity and dissolved oxygen, with a group of Roton Middle School 7th graders.
Protecting the Long Island Sound
Patch- November 16, 2019
The Local Summit of Larchmont/Mamaroneck dedicated its November 12 Breakfast meeting to a panel discussion of ways to protect and restore the Long Island Sound, a jewel for those communities that share its shoreline.
New Stamford floating device traps trash from Long Island Sound
CT Insider- November 13, 2019
Bottles, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and loads of leaves are just some of the items that have turned up in a new trash-collecting contraption installed in Stamford Harbor.
New Septic Systems Show Positive Impact On Long Island Water Quality
WSHU- November 12, 2019
Suffolk County says new septic systems are working to filter out nitrogen in the local water supply. County officials say that the average nitrogen output of all the systems is 17.5 milligrams per liter, with some measuring lower. Older systems would hit an average of 65 milligrams per liter.
$2.6 million in grants awarded to improve the health of Long Island Sound
New Haven Register- November 4, 2019
Top federal and state environmental officials from New England and New York announced 35 grants totaling $2.6 million to local state and local government and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound.
Why nitrogen management is key for climate change mitigation
UN Environment- October 22, 2019
The environmental interest in nitrogen (N2), an essential component of the air we breathe, focuses on the conversion of N2 into other chemically reactive forms. Some are vital for life itself and some cause costly and dangerous nitrogen pollution.
Charlotte County has costly mandatory septic system switch
Wink News- October 21, 2019
Hundreds of home owners in Charlotte County have to switch from septic to the county sewer system, and they don't have a choice. The switch could cost home owners as much as $11,000, but the county says these changes will help prevent another algae and water crisis.
Officials say residents, businesses in Kings Park will reap benefits of $20M sewer project
Newsday- October 14, 2019
Sewer construction in downtown Kings Park is expected to start in 2021 and to finish in October 2023, work that Smithtown and Suffolk County officials said will disrupt life but pay immense dividends for residents and businesspeople when it is finished.
Black Rock Harbor's recovery begins with citizen scientists
CT Post- October 4, 2019
This group devoted many early mornings in spring and summer as citizen scientists taking water samples to test the quality. Like most residents of the Black Rock area, they're tired of sewage overflows, smelly water and beaches closed to swimming.
Pilot program to tackle dangerous algae blooms in Long Island
ABC News- October 3, 2019
Although an "algae bloom" may sound innocuous, it can be dangerous, claiming the lives of nine dogs across the country over the summer. It is now plaguing bodies of water on Long Island, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is taking emergency action to try to stop it.
Climate change is going to make septic systems a problem for millions, UN warns
The Journal Times- September 27, 2019
More than 60 million people in the U.S. manage their sewage with septic systems, which are incredibly vulnerable to sea level rise and heavy rains. The climate crisis has brought both.
Suffolk unveils plans for 1,200 new high-tech septic systems next year
Newsday- September 17, 2019
Suffolk County officials are ramping up a plan to reduce nitrogen pollution in waterways by installing 1,200 high-tech septic systems next year, County Executive Steve Bellone announced Tuesday.
Massachusetts sewage spills no risk to Connecticut residents but could hurt Long Island Sound
Hartford Courant- September 13, 2019
In the past three weeks, problems in two different Massachusetts municipalities sent more than 374,000 gallons of raw sewage pouring down the Connecticut River and eventually into Long Island Sound.
Falmouth Selectmen OK Aquaculture Licenses For Nitrogen Remediation Program
Falmouth Enterprise- September 10, 2019
The board of selectmen this unanimously granted three aquaculture permits to Falmouth shellfishermen to grow oysters in Eel River near Washburn Island.
Here's the climate's role in toxic blue-green algae and algae blooms
WUSA- August 18, 2019
They are hard to get rid of, they can be toxic, and sometimes, quite frankly they stink. We're talking about harmful algal blooms or HABs. Some weather and environmental factors that tend to promote algal blooms include light winds, slow moving or relatively still water and nutrient pollution.
Study: Algae blooms threaten drinking water, recreation
Adirondack Daily Enterprise- August 8, 2019
The Environmental Working Group released a report Wednesday that found hundreds of lakes across the U.S. — including some in the Adirondacks — have levels of toxic algae that far exceed drinking water standards.
No swimming at Saugatuck River, Westport beaches, Sherwood Island after sewage leak
CT Post- August 3, 2019
Multiple local and state agencies handled a sewage leak, caused by an aging pipe that was in the process of being replaced, in town on Saturday that forced officials to advise residents not to swim in the Saugatuck River or any Westport beaches.
Weekly LI water report: Quality of waterways is mixed bag
Newsday- July 26, 2019
As of this week's sampling, 12 out of 29 shore locations were rated good, meaning clear water, adequate oxygen levels and no or low levels of algae and/or bacteria from human or animal waste, making for hospitable conditions for fish and shellfish. Eleven sites were rated fair, and six, poor.
New London hires firm to undertake watershed management plan
The Day- July 6, 2019
The city has enlisted a Massachusetts consulting firm to develop a watershed management plan — a step toward mapping out the city's environmental resources and identifying sources of water pollution.
Brewing a better fertilizer?
University of Minnesota- July 2, 2019
Combine Minnesota's rich agricultural industry with dozens of breweries opening in rural and urban farming communities, and a unique collaboration opportunity arises. Naxo Riera Vila set out to combine Minnesota's love of beer and agriculture in an unlikely way—through wastewater.
CCNY's Maria Tzortziou leads vital Long Island Sound ecological study
The City College of New York- July 2, 2019
Helping protect and improve the management of this precious body of water with an asset value exceeding $700 billion is the new assignment for oceanic and atmospheric scientist Maria Tzortziou of The City College of New York's Division of Science.
Gulfshore Life- July 1, 2019
Southwest Florida is a hot spot for "nutrient pollution," a situation in which excess substances, namely nitrogen and phosphorous, infiltrate bodies of water such as rivers, canals, the Gulf—and this neighborhood stormwater pond. See how Sanibel is progressing in the fight against nutrient pollution.
Man-made wetland designed to treat wastewater completed at Uplands Farm Sanctuary
Newsday- June 24, 2019
The Uplands Farm Sanctuary on Monday celebrated the installation of a nitrogen-reducing wastewater-wetland, only the second system of its kind in Suffolk County. The wetland relies on native plants and the soil's natural microbial processes to remove nitrogen pollution and other contaminants from wastewater.
Massive 8,000-mile 'dead zone' could be one of the gulf's largest
National Geographic- June 10, 2019
Record-breaking Midwest rainfall washed tons of fertilizer and sewage water out to sea, contributing to a devastatingly large patch of polluted water, scientists say.
Failed septic systems polluting Meriden reservoir
Record Journal- June 6, 2019
Kenmere Reservoir, a city water supply located two miles north of the city's boundary in Berlin, has been contaminated by nutrients seeping out of failed septic systems of two vacant residential homes located next to the reservoir. The city of Meriden is considering purchasing the two homes.
Special Report: Septic tanks leak nitrogen into Florida's springs
The Daytona Beach News-Journal- June 6, 2019
Long-time Floridians mourn for the springs of their youth, with crystal clear water, abundant eel grass, fish and crustaceans swimming in the springs. Today, the springs are often clouded, plants are sparse or covered with green slimy algae, and there are fewer fish and other marine life.
The Fish Site- June 5, 2019
The Nature Conservancy and our partners have engaged in some of the world's largest oyster reef restoration in the bay for the past decade. While we are pleased to see the great strides already made, we also recognise the need to identify new cost-effective tools to help accelerate bay recovery efforts.
Harris, Murphy Reintroduce Legislation to Help Communities Protect Their Coasts
Office of Sen. Kamala D. Harris- June 4, 2019
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Tuesday reintroduced the Living Shorelines Act, legislation that would create a new grant program for nature-based shoreline protection projects known as living shorelines.
Old Saybrook Faces Tough Choices on Septic
CT Examiner- May 30, 2019
More than 60 percent of the nitrogen load flowing from the Oyster River into Indian Harbor off of Old Saybrook is from septic systems, according to a study by Marine Scientist Jamie Vaudrey from the University of Connecticut.
New nitrogen fertilizer texture may reduce nitrate levels, make water safer
Phys.org- May 16, 2019
Since the mid-1920s, the deposits of nitrogen into land has more than doubled, leading to higher levels of nitrate in water resources. Researchers say new nitrogen fertilizer texture may reduce nitrate levels, make water safer.
Isotopes Help Trace the Origin of Urban Water Pollution in Mauritius
Africa News- May 15, 2019
In Mauritius, an island off the southeast coast of Africa, scientists are using isotopes to track down sources of pollution contributing to toxic algal blooms and fish kills to improve policies and practices for healthier water.
Experience The Sound to Feature 40+ Groups, Free Raw Bar, Family-Friendly Activities
Greenwich Free Press- May 7, 2019
Greenwich organizations to highlight LIS – including information about pollution sources, community well-being and partnerships to "preserve the health and beauty of Long Island Sound."
Meet the 'Oyster Wench'—a single mom fighting pollution with the power of clams and kelp
Popular Science- May 14, 2019
Puckett, 36, known locally as "Oyster Wench," a single mother with two young children, lives on Block Island, about a dozen miles off the Rhode Island coast. She represents a new generation of ocean farmers, one whose singular connection to the water is coupled with a passion for the environment.
Quinnipiac River Fund awards $138 K in grants
New Haven Register- May 3, 2019
Highlight – $17,300 to University of New Haven for sampling cyanobacterial communities in the Quinnipiac River.
Bittersweet nature of nitrogen calls for better management practices
UN Environment- May 3, 2019
Nitrogen management is vital to meeting air quality, water quality, climate, stratospheric ozone, and biodiversity goals. Strategies linked to the circular economy offer a huge economic opportunity to reduce the $200 billion of reactive nitrogen that is wasted every year.
A Wet 2018 Saw Sharp Rise in NYC Sewage Dumping: 1 in 3 Days
NRDC- April 12, 2019
With climate change driving increased precipitation in the northeast, 2018 brought not only one of the wettest years on record in New York City, but also a sharp increase in sewage overflows. For local waterways, and an antiquated sewer system, it showed.
Global Warming Presents A Growing Threat To Water Quality, But Some Efforts Showing Results
The Southampton Press- April 9, 2019
From increasingly widespread and denser blooms of algae that can kill fish and other marine organisms by the millions overnight, to atmospheric changes that are expanding the conditions that the blooms thrive in, the challenges in protecting local waters from degradation, or reversing the impacts of the past, are mounting.
Water Pollution Control Authority plans to increase rates
The Hour- April 8, 2019
A small increase for ratepayers will take place as a part of the Water Pollution Control Authority's budget for 2019-2020.
Septic Financial Assistance Info Sessions Offered In East Hampton, Southampton
The East Hampton Press & The Southampton Press- April 8, 2019
Two informational sessions will be offered on the South Fork this month to educate homeowners about county and town financial assistance programs and grants available to install new septic systems that reduce nitrogen levels in ground and surface waters.
Coral study traces excess nitrogen to Maui wastewater treatment facility
UC Santa Cruz- April 3, 2019
A new method for reconstructing changes in nitrogen sources over time has enabled scientists to connect excess nutrients in the coastal waters of West Maui, Hawaii, to a sewage treatment facility that injects treated wastewater into the ground.
Citizen science shows that climate change is rapidly reshaping Long Island Sound
The Conversation- April 1, 2019
Our study, published on March 21, shows how rapidly temperatures in eastern Long Island Sound have increased over the past four decades. At 0.45 degrees Celsius per decade, the sound is warming four times faster than the global ocean.
Is your kitchen-sink disposal environmentally friendly?
ABC News- March 20, 2019
"Keep in mind that when food is added to the wastewater system, it must be further treated," says Maggie Sauerhage, a spokeswoman for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. She suggests learning about your local water infrastructure first.
Long Island Sound conference showcases diverse research
Connecticut Sea Grant- March 19, 2019
…That was the metaphor Penny Vlahos, associate professor of marine sciences at UConn, used to describe her research into quantifying the inputs and reservoirs of nitrogen in Long Island Sound to an audience of fellow researchers, students and environmental scientists on March 15.
Jacksonville taking action on underground septic tanks causing pollution
Action News Jax- March 18, 2019
There are 65,000 septic tanks in Jacksonville. Some of them have leaked and polluted local waterways. Three years ago, the city launched a program to address the problem. Now, the first construction work is about to dig in.
Controlled-release nitrogen potatoes perform well in trials
Farm Progress- March 15, 2019
For Long Island potato grower Allan Zilnicki, using controlled-release nitrogen (CRN) fertilizer on 20 acres of his Riverhead, N.Y., farm represents an intangible benefit well worth the cost.
Stopping lawn fertilizer use among ways to protect Sound
New Canaan Advertiser- March 12, 2019
The director of watershed and Connecticut outreach programs for The Nature Conservancy, Holly Drinkuth, recently spoke to members of the New Canaan Garden Club about the Conservancy's efforts and strategies to continue to restore and protect clean water and healthy habitats in and along Long Island Sound.
Senator Murphy leads discussion on health of Long Island Sound
Milford Mirror- March 11, 2019
Representatives from area environmental organizations, and environmentally-minded residents, gathered at the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center in Milford Sunday, March 10, with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy to talk about the health of Long Island Sound and other issues.
Massachusetts city agrees to clean up pollution it's been sending into Connecticut River and Long Island Sound
Hartford Courant- February 21, 2019
Raw sewage released by the City of Holyoke, Mass., has been flowing down the Connecticut River and into Long Island Sound for decades, but that kind of pollution will now be halted under a federal consent decree agreed to by the city.
Press Release: Crucial LI Sound Research Receives Funding
Stony Brook- February 11, 2019
More than $1.5 million in funding has been awarded for four research projects looking into ecological issues in the Long Island Sound (LIS) and its watershed. The funding will be administered by New York Sea Grant (NYSG) at Stony Brook University.
Research casts doubt on EPA drinking water standard
Grist- January 29, 2019
More than 5 million Americans get their drinking water from public water systems that could contain hazardous levels of a chemical called nitrate, which is linked to public health risks — including cancer and birth defects. And the concentrations found in the vast majority of that drinking water would be deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a study published this month in the journal Environmental Health.
A new way to curb nitrogen pollution: Regulate fertilizer producers, not just farmers
Green Biz- January 25, 2019
Nitrogen pollution is produced by a number of interlinked compounds, from ammonia to nitrous oxide. While they have both natural and human sources, the latter increased dramatically over the past century as farmers scaled up food production in response to population growth. Once these chemicals are released into the air and water, they contribute to problems that include climate change and "dead zones" in rivers, lakes and coastal areas.
Green and Growing: Kelp farming keeps Fishers Island Sound alive in winter
The Day- January 23, 2019
It is winter, and all the plants are dormant. Maybe. Consider last year's "60 Minutes" segment that featured a story about a Branford ocean farmer whose sea vegetables — long fronds of sugar kelp — need cold sea water to thrive. Some plants, it turns out, don't go dormant in the cold.
Researchers track hurricane's effects on river pollution and beneficial bacteria
Princeton University- January 7, 2019
Sherman and Shuai, both members of Peter Jaffe's research group in civil and environmental engineering, had come to investigate nutrient cycling and pollution along the Neuse River in the wake of Hurricane Florence, a September storm that drenched eastern North Carolina with more than 20 inches of rain and led to near-record flooding along the river.
Shelter Island considers linking home sales to nitrogen-reducing septic system upgrades
Newsday – December 19, 2018
Shelter Island Town is considering requiring the installation of nitrogen-reducing septic systems for all real estate sales, a first-of-its-kind proposal by a Long Island town to improve water quality…
Grant Supports Long Island Sound Nitrogen Reduction Planning
Environmental Protection Agency – December 4, 2018
With funding from a Long Island Sound Futures Fund grant, The Nature Conservancy and Stonington-based Clean Up Sound and Harbors (CUSH) will partner to develop a community-driven nitrogen reduction action plan in the coastal watershed communities of the Pawcatuck River, Mystic River and Stonington Harbor.
2018 Long Island Sound Report Card Shows Improvements in Some Areas
New Haven Register – September 24, 2018
Report includes 10 years of data and water quality trends. Research indicates investments in sewage treatment plant upgrades have helped improve water quality in the open waters of Long Island Sound, but more nitrogen reduction is needed to improve the health of coastal waters. Click to view and download the 2018 Long Island Sound Report Card.
New technology tracks Connecticut River nitrogen pollution in Massachusetts
MASSLIVE – June 20, 2018
Federal efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution in Long Island Sound depend upon what happens upstream, and states along the Connecticut River — including Massachusetts — must help solve the problem, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Shellfishing ban in Huntington Harbor due to biotoxin, DEC says
Newsday- May 24, 2018
A temporary ban on harvesting shellfish and carnivorous gastropods — whelks, conchs, moon snails — in Huntington Harbor was put into effect Wednesday, after a marine biotoxin was detected, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Thursday in a news release…
Federal Spending Package Includes Significant Boosts To Long Island Sound Conservation
WNPR- March 30, 2018
A federal budget cycle akin to a wild roller coaster ride ended up boosting funding for some environmental work. With his signature last week, President Donald Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending package that shores up funding for two conservation and research programs in Long Island Sound.
Pollution regulations help Chesapeake Bay seagrass rebound
Science News – March 5, 2018
Underwater grasses are growing back in the Chesapeake Bay. The plants now carpet three times as much real estate as in 1984, thanks to more than 30 years of efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution.
Officials recommit to cleaning Long Island Sound
February 9th, 2018
In July of 1997, then Glen Cove Mayor Tom Suozzi and Stamford, Conn., Mayor Dannel […]
In New England, Gone Are The Days When Septic Can Be Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
February 9th, 2018
About half of New England's households are on septic systems. That's the highest proportion in the country. For […]
Can the World Find Solutions to the Nitrogen Pollution Crisis?
February 9th, 2018
More and more nitrogen keeps pouring into waterways, unleashing algal blooms and creating dead zones. […]


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Program helps staff at Montgomery County Sheriff's Office get out of debt
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy Michael Berry is fine with people gawking at him when he is paying for groceries at the check-out lane.
Berry's black-leather wallet is filled with greenbacks separated into bundles labeled by yellow Post-it notes categorizing expenses he expects to incur weekly, such as fuel. Berry cut up his bank cards as he achieved financial responsibility by doing a lifestyle overhaul with help from a program available at the sheriff's office.
Sheriff Rand Henderson purchased Dave Ramsey's government edition of his "Financial Peace University" course for use by personnel and their spouses. Begun soon after Henderson took office in January 2017, the approximately eight-hour voluntary class has been attended by 30 to 35 employees.
"I am proud to bring the financial peace program to the employees of the Sheriff's Office and their families," Henderson said. "The financial peace program aligns with the second strategic goal in our strategic plan, which is to provide employee-driven high quality professional services."
This strategic plan includes community policing where officers take on a greater public servant role, such as at events like Operation Blue Ef and blood drives.
The sheriff's office also aims at focusing on employee mental and emotional well-being, Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Scott Spencer said, pointing out these resources are obtained confidentially.
"These programs," Spencer said, "are about making us all better as a whole, as an employee. That's what sheriff wants to do. If we have great employees, we'll provide great service to our citizens."
Save one debit card he keeps tucked away in a drawer for emergencies, Deputy Berry relies on cash to help limit indulgent spending like on energy drinks. His craving is outmatched by a disdain for carrying coins in his pocket.
"You start to learn what's important to you," Berry said about the lifestyle change.
Toward the end of 2017, Berry and his wife of four years, Ivy, a legal assistant at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, sat down at their kitchen table and discussed the need for trimming down on expenses. Despite significant increases in his pay since he started at the sheriff's office five years ago, Berry realized he had developed a negative net worth.
"'The amount that you and I make, there should be no reason'" for that, Berry told his wife, adding, "We're not millionaires, but we get paid fairly."
Their debt had ballooned up to $55,800, with car payments just shy of $1,000 monthly and several hundred in credit card payments. It took the Berrys six months and nine days to get out of debt entirely. They did so by eliminating their car payments and by paying off about another $30,000 in debt.
Since he is debt-free now, Berry no longer depends on supplemental income. Previously, he could be seen acting as uniformed security at The Woodlands' Market Street, the Cynthia Mitchell Woodlands Pavilion and at popular annual Montgomery County events.
"I had a lot" of extra jobs, Berry said. Depending on them "was unbelievably stressful.'
Now, he will only take a job here and there if, for instance, a family trip is planned.
"By successfully completing (the program), he's not living paycheck to paycheck anymore, requiring or needing the extra jobs to stay afloat. He's living inside his means," Spencer said.
Deputy Maggie Moseley also participated in the program and said the financial plan requires departures from repeatedly dining out.
"It doesn't matter how much you're earning, if you can't manage your money," she said.
Berry now does weekly preps for his daily meals. He also knows ahead of time what he wants to buy versus doing so impulsively, which helps him allot in his budget.
"Your car messing up goes from, '… this is the end of the world,' to just annoying that now you have to cut back next month," Berry said.
Weekly preps on daily meals are part of his new routine, keeping him from straying from his budget.
The Berrys have gone on to build an emergency fund that will cover three- to six-month expenses. His dog recently grew ill and the emergency fund paid for the unexpected medical bills. This, he explained, was an inconvenience versus a catastrophe as would have been the case before.
Michael and Ivy Berry also combined their bank accounts, mostly used for online payments on utilities.
For "the first time her and I felt like a legitimate team, financially," Berry said. "I just wanted help with money. I didn't expect our marriage to grow out of it."


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Sunaina Gera — Director, Gera Developments
Sunaina Gera is the Director at Gera Developments – creators of premium residential and commercial projects (www.gera.in). It is a dedicated end-to-end real estate organization with in-house architects, engineers and construction crew. The company has spread their footprint across Pune, Goa and Bangalore by meticulously constructing and delivering over 50 projects, with close to 5 million sq. ft of development.
Born and brought up in Delhi, Sunaina graduated in English Literature from St Stephens College in Delhi after which she completed her Diploma in Interior Design from Maharashtra State Board Technical Education. She completed over 100 projects as a freelance interior designer over a period of 14 years. Eventually she decided to join the family business as head of the design team. She was then given additional responsibilities of handling HR and execution as well. In addition to this, she also looked after all environment clearances and audit for the organization.
Sunaina says that exploring new options is what interests her most in her work life. She is most intrigued when it comes to researching new products or new construction techniques. This aspect of her work drives her and she considers herself fortunate to have the luxury of following her passion.
High point in career
"On days at work that I am able to bring about a change in the way things are done for a better product – to me is a high point. So I think it's safe to say that I hit my high every few days. And given the dynamic nature of the industry this is not difficult to do at all."
Most challenging assignment so far
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Greatest inspiration
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For the second consecutive year, FRUIT ATTRACTION, International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetable Sector, held from 16 to 18 October, will host its INNOVA GATEWAY space where they will present in the horticulture scoop a total of 38 innovative products, varieties or brands proposed by the exhibitors. Among them:
ZEYRO PRODUCTIONS WITHOUT RESIDUOS presents its Life+ project "Cero Residuos" / "Zero Residues" for stone fruit. A project that contains nine Spanish and Dutch institutions who pursue obtaining stone fruit without pesticide residues, and which has been admitted as a Life + project that is being implemented over a period of four years with funding of 1.6 million euros from the European Commission more
This way, it confirms the commitment of FRUIT ATTRACTION, organized by IFEMA and FEPEX, to innovation, in order to bring the latest innovations to their profesional visitors. GATEWAY INNOVA will be located in Hall 5 of the Feria de Madrid with the display of the products and projects, which will be shown for the first time at the fruit and vegetable market.


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When foundations are strong, what you build stand long. Beginning with this years Republic Day parade by Netra Vidyalaya students in front of honorable Governor and esteemed others, several medals and accolades in different sports, consistent achievements in educational arena are all examples of such strong foundations of Netra Vidyalaya.
Dear Minister of Education, Sriman Jagadeeshwar Reddy Garu, Sriman Ashok Kumar IAS, Sriman Kamalakar Garu IAS, JIMS College Principal Rajender Reddy Garu have all come in person to appreciate the students of Netra Vidyalaya for their great work throughout the year.
Alumni of this institution are pursuing higher degrees at other prestigious institutions like Pondicherry Institute and Central Institute of Hyderabad. Several alumni are working for government and private sectors in various streams. These children dream big and all the supporters are helping them achieve their dreams.
While there are around 5,000 blind children in only twin cities, the strength of the Netra Vidyalaya college is 187 because not many children can withstand some strict sattvic practices that uplift them at an overall perspective. Thus, this institution is unique and has values that it adheres to no matter what.
It's not these kids, but it is those who cannot respond to the need of the hour who are blind. Several supporters from USA and other countries are contributing to the institution. We appreciate every single well-wisher and donor. The responsibility of keeping up this great support now lies on the students, and we wish them continued success!
– From the address of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
– 31st August 2019, JIVA Campus


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Friday, 27 September, 2019
Do you know someone who has given a lot to our local community?
Is there an awesome community group or event in the Strathbogie Shire that deserves recognition?
We encourage you to nominate an outstanding individual or group for an Australia Day Award before nominations close on Friday 1st November at 5pm.
Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said there are so many wonderful people in the Strathbogie Shire who deserve recognition.
"We have so many generous and dedicated people who make great things happen in our region," Cr McClaren said.
"The Strathbogie Shire Australia Day Award Ceremonies are a great way to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of some of our amazing community members."
Mayor McClaren said there has been a shortage in nominations for the young citizen awards in the past few years.
"We know there are many young people doing wonderful things for our community, so we really encourage people to nominate a young person who deserves recognition."
The following award categories are open for nominations:
To nominate someone, please fill in the online form here.
Nomination forms are also available at the following locations:
All nomination forms need to be submitted to 109A Binney Street, Euroa or 293 High Street, Nagambie.
Australia Day Awards Ceremonies and celebrations will take place on Sunday 26th January 2020 in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town.
Event details, including our inspiring guest speakers, will be made available on our website and in local publications closer to the date.
Strathbogie Shire Council welcomes feedback from its residents and will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible.
If you would like to keep in contact with Council and stay up to date with the latest Council news, please register your details here.


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Writer/director Jon Lucas and co-writer Scott Moore pull off of the funniest comedies I've seen in a while. The script is both huge on laughs while wears its heart and feelings on its sleeve. Their characters looks and sound like real moms who basically do it all: having a career, being a parent, drive the kids to and from school, running errands, do the cooking and the house cleaning, laundry, etc. I've always said that mom's are our superheroes and they don't get enough credit for all that they do for us. Also keep in mind they also carried us around for nine months, so remember that everyday is Mother's Day. Lucas also finds that perfect balance of comedy and emotion with his directing. He has clean medium and wide shots and compositions so we can see every single sight gag, every joke said, every tear shed and every moment of all these incredible moms and all the bullshit that they deal with everyday.
Leading the bad moms crew is actress/sex symbol Kunis, who is just outstanding as our frustrated, stressed out, overwhelmed and under appreciated mom Amy. Once she reaches her breaking point is where the fun begins and we see how her decision of quitting at being a mom both re-energizes and re-discovers of who she is. Kristen Bell's Kiki is one of her best roles she's ever done. She goes against type and plays Kiki had thus soft spoken, naive, low self-esteemed stay-at-home mom who is pushed around and dominated by her asshole husband. But there's a lot of growth with Kiki and Bell's performance is awesomely funny! Rounding out the group is bad girl Carla, portrayed by the hilariously raunchy Kathryn Hahn. I loved her character Carla. She had the best one-liners, is tough as they come and is just drop dead sexy! I love this woman! Together, these three actresses have great on-screen chemistry and they are freaking funny as hell. Don't believe me? Just watch the grocery store scene and try hard not to laugh your ass off!!
As with all movies, your hero is only as good as your villain. In this case, Amy's main antagonist is the wicked bitch from the west Gwendolyn, played by Applegate. This woman is one evil bitch: she's a rich wife, she's head of the PTA, she's rich, she bosses everybody around including the school staff and she comes off as the perfect mom who can't do wrong. When she bumps heads with Amy, all hell breaks loose. Gwendolyn, along with her cronies Stacy (Jada Pinkett-Smith) and Vicky (Annie Mumolo) go after Amy, her kids and her reputation as a mom while she and her bad moms crew retaliate and the results is pure comedy gold!!
Now maybe it's just me, but my opinion is that America is a pretty up tight place. Or maybe they think that women aren't funny. Whatever the case may be, the film received a lot of negative feedback, was panned by critics and was just trashed by audiences. I know what you're gonna say people. Everybody's a critic, but remember, film's are a form of entertainment. They are designed to enlighten you, enrich you, open you're eyes to the problems of the world, or they're just there to entertain you and offer you an escape from the real world for about 90 minutes. This film wasn't to be taken seriously. It was supposed to entertain you and make you laugh your ass off. And that's just what it did for me! It accomplished both endeavors and it was great!! And despite the negative reviews, it went on to gross $179.4 million worldwide! Not too bad considering the film's budget was only $20 million.
BAD MOMS is one of the funniest movies of 2016!! If you're a mom, then you will love this movie! If you love raunchy comedies, then this is right up your alley! This is one helluva funny movie and you definitely need to see this!! 5 out of 5 stars!! Highly recommended!!
BAD MOMS is available on both Blu-Ray and DVD. The movie is also available on iTunes, Video On Demand, digital download and Netflix.
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the show!


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Technical specialists of Ukrnafta continue to restore production at the 6 fields where operations were suspended earlier this year following refusal by the State Geological Service of Ukraine to extend a number of licenses. Currently, the company has restored 80 out of 132 production wells in Anastasievske, Artyukhivske, Korzhivske, Pivdenno-Panasivske, Rybalske and Zavodivske fields.
By restoring operations at the 6 fields, Ukrnafta has been able to increase daily production of oil, condensate and gas. Since the beginning of December Ukrnafta's average daily production rate for liquids has increased to 3.9 ktonnes or by 18% compared to that when the company had to suspend the fields. Similarly, the company has increased the average daily production rate for gas by 12% to 2.9 mln m3.
However, despite the improvements the daily production rates of hydrocarbons are still below the levels before the suspension of operations. In 1Q2017, before the company had to stop the first of the six fields, Ukrnafta produced 4.1 ktonnes of oil and condensate and 3.5 mln m3 of gas per day.
Mavriky Kalugin, Member of the Executive Board and Executive Vice President for Upstream at Ukrnafta:
«Although we are doing everything we can to restore production, we knew that we would likely not return production to pre-shut in levels for various reasons – including damage to the formation due to well suspension operations, low reservoir pressures, and other equipment failures. In some of the gas fields, we may never recover. Because of these license problems and uncertainty of shut-in duration, we were forced to delay much needed improvements and investments».
Note to editors
In the course of 2017, 9 of Ukrnafta's production licenses expired. The company attempts to renew the licenses were blocked by the State Geological Service and between April and June 2017 Ukrnafta was forced to suspend production at 6 fields. The company won a number of court cases challenging the regulator's inaction concerning the extension of the licenses. In late October and November after the company received the extended licenses and mining allotments, Ukrnafta was able to restore operations at the suspended fields.
During the downtime, the company missed 92 ktonnes of oil and condensate and 76.3 mln m3 of gas. Ukrnafta missed close to UAH 1.4 bln in revenues, while the government missed circa UAH 450 mln in rent revenues alone.
In 2018, Ukrnafta will see 27 of its licenses expire which account for 45% of annual production of liquids and 25% of annual production of gas. The company has already submitted to the State Geological Service 23 applications to extend the licenses and will submit the remaining applications shortly.
For more information please contact press office: +38 044 239 14 93


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There's A Record Jackpot In Roman's College of Country Knowledge!
Alicia From The Southwest Side Wants That $1650!
There was some tough questions in Roman's College of Country Knowledge today, but they should be!
That's because the Rolling Jackpot is up to a record breaking $1650!
If you think your ready (like today's contestant, Alicia from the Southwest Side) email email@example.com!
Today's Questions:
1. Luke Bryan has the third hottest tour this year according to Billboard. The only two people ahead of him are Ed Sheeran and this country turned pop singer. Who is it? (Taylor Swift)
2. FGL isn't the only country music act that's lined up a residency in Las Vegas. This singer, who sometimes goes by the nickname "King", is planning on extending his "Strait To Vegas" shows next year. Who is he? (George Strait)
3. Morgan Wallen is going on tour, but the closest he'll get is either Milwaukee in January or Springfield the month after that. Wallen had a hit with FGL this past summer. What was it called? (Up Down)
4. While he stopped short of endorsing what she said, Thomas Rhett says he has no problem with Taylor Swift speaking out about politics. Taylor endorsed two candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Were they Democrats or Republicans? (Democrats)
5. Cole Swindell is playing a post-game show right after the Gator Bowl later this year in Jacksonville, Florida. What day does the Gator Bowl happen? (December 31st)


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Come and join us at Stirling Distillery as our team take you on a virtual tour and tasting from the comfort of your own home!
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The Paisley Art Institute's 132nd Annual Art Exhibition, which will be held online this year, will contain artworks by the best contemporary talent from all over Scotland and beyond!
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Spring Into Country is an annual one day Festival of Country Music & Linedance returning to David Lloyd Renfrew on Sunday 6th September!
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The Parking Lot Social, Scotland's biggest ever drive-in tour, is coming to Glasgow Skyport Park & Ride this summer between the 26th August and 6th September!
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Alzheimer Scotland's Dementia Advisor is now delivering free, interactive and informative online Dementia Friends information sessions throughout East Renfrewshire.
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Scottish and international artists will reinvent artworks from American artist Allan Kaprow's career across Jupiter Artland this summer.
Take a journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history touring the haunted underground vaults with Auld Reekie Tours!
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their weekend walking tour through Edinburgh's old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.
Join Mairi Campbell for a weekly online global gathering of songs, tunes, poems and offerings from friends, fans and family!
This group exhibition, on now at the Scottish Ornithologists Club, brings together work by Emily Ingrey-Counter, Helen Kennedy and Liz Myhill!
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia's tour route.
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Showcasing the best in contemporary jewellery, Dazzle, the major annual exhibition, returns this year to Dovecot Studios!
Come along to Scotland's premier event for Antiques and Collectables at the Royal Highland Centre!
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
This exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery features watercolours by Susan Macintosh from the Scottish Highlands and ceramics by Emily Hughes from Wales!
Come along for an informative chat and night time walk around the Palace and Peel as we search for Linlithgow's nocturnal inhabitants.
In Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters, join us for a new exhibition at John Sinclair House where we showcase fantastic material from the HES archives.
Intro to Japanese is a fun introduction for anyone looking to travel to Japan, explore Japanese culture, learn the language or just try something new!
Come along and try Transmission Meditation, a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development!
Invisible Cities offer family friendly guided walking tours of Edinburgh that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
Explore the furniture, fashion, textiles, lighting, ceramics, and printed material that defined Mid-Century Modern in this exhibition on now at Dovecot Studios!
Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday at Level F Red Car Park... all welcome!
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Looking for something different to do with the kids on Sunday? Then pop down to The Yard Edinburgh from 10am to 4pm!
Victorian developments had a major impact on Holyrood Park. Join us on a guided walk to discover more about these and the ideas behind them.
On the first Saturday of each month The Mart Farm Shop is taken over by crafters of all shapes and sizes.
Edinburgh's deepest secret, the Real Mary King's Close is buried deep beneath the Royal Mile... a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century!
Traverse is delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
Live Nation has announced the Utilita Live From The Drive-In concert series, set to bring some the biggest names of UK music to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh this Summer!
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
YogaBellies Edinburgh North is holding LIVE classes, starting from Wednesday 5th August and bookings are now open!
Join Alan Carr at the Alhambra Theatre as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful!
Inverkeithing Car Boot Sale is held every Sunday Morning at Belleknowes Park And Ride Car Park. Come along and find yourself a bargain!
Mish Mash Car Boot Sale in Kirkcaldy, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
Pregnancy Pilates helps to reduce those aches and pains, keep you active and benefit from some social time with other expectant women.
Join Sam Mace Wellness for an online weekly Pilates class for the over 60's and strengthen your back and core, rebalance your body and improve posture through re-alignment!
Using the labyrinth, earthship, yurt and lochside gardens to mindfully connect with nature, be with others in a like minded community and get creative in a simple and easy way!
Art On the Exchange Outdoor Markets return to Royal Exchange Square with their fabulous pop-up markets full of original pieces of art, jewellery, crafts, and designer products!
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
Enjoy the best of Scotland's street food at the Big Feed Street Food Social, Glasgow's indoor, fully licensed street food market!
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Glasgow-based artist Clara Ursitti presents 'Roots/Routes' an exhibition of new work following research residencies with communities in North Eastern Ontario, Canada.
The 'Coming into View: Photographing Glasgow' exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery celebrates the work of amateur photographer Eric Watt through the mid-late 20th Century.
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Join licensed facilitator Dr Sarah Luczaj for a two part workshop based on The Desire Map, the best selling book by Danielle LaPorte.
British Dodgeball is proud to be hosting the 9th edition of the World Dodgeball Federation World Championships at Glasgow's Emirates Arena in September 2020!
Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!
Flowetic Glasgow classes are now online! Dance, tone, stretch & relax... and feel like a dancer at home!
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
This is a 2.5-3 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Canadian artist Nep Sidhu brings his first solo exhibition in Europe to GoMA Glasgow as part of the Glasgow International 2020 Director's Programme!
The Stand Comedy Club presents a live stand-up show for younger fans every month! Sundays will never be the same!
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Invisible Cities offer friendly walking tours of Glasgow that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is open for the Summer with a new trail mystery, new trail decorations and a wonderful new trail activity booklet!
Local artist Lee Robertson has been working on 'Love Letter to Glasgow' an exhibition which was due to be held in Sogo Arts on the Saltmarket, he's now taken his exhibition online!
Enjoy a great holistic pilates workout with Ricefield Arts focusing on centering the mind and body to improve overall bodily awareness!
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
Join NYCOS for their Mini Music Makers Online classes, providing an opportunity for you and your child to make and enjoy music together!
Glasgow Zen Group's Buddhist chanting group meets on the first Sunday of each month for Okyo, the practice of chanting the sutras!
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a two hour Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Join the Southside Sessions for their weekly Open Mic Night on Sundays at The Stag & Thistle Glasgow Southside... all performers and music lovers welcome!
Come down to Sweeney's on the Park on a Sunday night for their weekly quiz with a cash jackpot!
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday of each month!
Scotland's biggest family event, The Scottish International Airshow, is taking a break in 2019 and will return again in 2020!
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 2pm!
Take a walk in the countryside on the brand new family trail at National Museum of Rural Life, and see what you can spot on the way to the farm!
New Lanark's regular Makers Market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers, crafters and artists across Scotland!
Tenement Through Time is a new, innovative and interactive exhibition which explores tenement life in New Lanark between 1881-1971!
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers at The Crafters Roadshow at EK, East Kilbride!
Coasts and Rivers is a celebration of Scotland's spectacular and unrivalled shores, rivers and lochs at The Tolbooth Lanark!
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday... all welcome!
Are you interested in recent history? Researchers in French studies at the University of Stirling have launched a new free online course called 'Remembering Empire' and it's open to everyone.
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland's National Hero.
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Market is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
Under The Trees is offering the chance for families to undertake the John Muir Award with them. It's a fantastic outdoor learning award, and is easy to achieve - even under our current situation!
Our costumed historian will help to bring history to life with his array of weapons and facinating stories, helping you discover how the people and invaders of Scotland made and used weapons.


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Amanda Jean Dee
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I am investigating the contexts that shape a name or symbol and how that name establishes, counters, and/or reinforces power within a community. This name is "The Ghetto," the name ubiquitously used by outside media outlets and University of Dayton students, alumni, and some of its faculty and administrative staff to describe the university-owned student neighborhood, until questions of the name's use began to gain widespread traction on public platforms and in conversation during the 2014-16 academic years. Partially as a result of a community collaborative art exhibition, GHETTO, and columns addressing the name in the student newspaper, Flyer News, debate over the word has ignited across campus and beyond. A conversation about race underlies this debate, which I hope to capture to start a dialogue. Based on voices of university and city community members from public platforms and original interviews in tandem with comparative cases at other universities and in pop culture, I will offer an analysis of this moment of discourse from a critical perspective. This is not the end of this study on "ghetto," but rather a starting point—a case study—which will hopefully serve as a resource for others at the University of Dayton and other universities and studies broaching similar documentations and critical analyses of the power of language in our social lives.
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"Ghetto University: A Critical Analysis of a Word's Power in a Community" (2016). Stander Symposium Projects. 829.