On a sunny mid-September morning in suburban Los Angeles, the great and good of the squash world descended on the Ventura County Fairgrounds, ready for the National Heritage Exhibition to start. It was the first time the fair was held outside of its usual location in Sonoma County, visitors were greeted by a towering pyramid of cucurbits of all shapes, colors and sizes – a kaleidoscope of yellows and oranges heralding the arrival of autumn in all its facets. glory.But of course, the eclectic audience gathered to exchange notes on the weird and wonderful secrets of the plant kingdom was…
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A row has broken out over the seemingly innocuous decision to rename Dubrovnik airport to Croatia. It is now officially known as Ruđer Bošković Airport, named after the famous astronomer, doctor, poet, philosopher, mathematician and diplomat, born in what is now Dubrovnik in 1711. This mathematician is credited with laying the foundations of atomic theory and discovered the absence of an atmosphere on the moon. So why this bad atmosphere in the Balkans?Notions of nationhood are fluid, particularly in the Balkans, where maps have been redrawn countless times, often amid bloodshed and ethno-religious tensions. The dispute is not actually about…
Long Beach City College has received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support seasoned small businesses – one of six organizations selected nationally for the money. LBCC will receive $375,000. THE U.S. Small Business Administration supports the activities of small business owners and entrepreneurs and is the only cabinet-level federal agency dedicated entirely to small businesses. It provides advice, capital and procurement expertise. Through its national Veterans Business Outreach Center program, the SBA provides support to veterans as they enter the world of business ownership by providing resources such as financing programs, training and contracting opportunities federal.…
On a sunny morning in mid-September in the suburbs of Los AngelesThe great and good of the squash world descended on the Ventura County Fairgrounds, ready for the National Heritage Exhibition to start. It was the first time the fair was held outside of its usual location in Sonoma County, visitors were greeted by a towering pyramid of cucurbits of all shapes, colors and sizes – a kaleidoscope of yellows and oranges heralding the arrival of autumn in all its facets. glory.But of course, the eclectic audience gathered to exchange notes on the weird and wonderful secrets of the plant…
Share the article Last update 6 months agoIt was a clear, sunny Saturday morning last September. I was lounging on a picture-perfect beach in Halkidiki, Greece, facing the turquoise waters with an ouzo lemonade in hand… but I wish I was back in Albania instead. Like many Americans, I have long hosted Mom Mia Style fantasies of a young woman’s solo adventure around the pristine coast of Greece. Although I didn’t expect crowds of extras to come out of windows singing ABBA songs, I was expecting a lot more than what I got. I was ready for hills full of…
Bryant, as the first entrepreneur in residence to Clark Atlanta University School of Business, is committed to supporting aspiring HBCU entrepreneursATLANTA, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Clark Atlanta University (CAU) School of Business welcomed its first researcher in residence for entrepreneurs, John Hope Bryant for a fireside chat in partnership with PNC Bank. The event marked the launch of the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship. Bryant’s new position aims to help CAU serve as an incubator to develop the next generation of leaders at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Bryant is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of…
Hhave you considered going through Dark house this Christmas? Or fight The Complete Works of Shakespeare? Why not instead take a step back and read one of these books about books? From a monumental biography of the great Ian Fleming to the wonderfully intelligent writings of Hilary Mantel and the untold stories of some long-suffering literary wives, you’ll find the most captivating literary reads on our list. Or if you’re craving rhyming couplets, pick up one of our best poetry collections.What is your favorite poem about death? It may be Tennyson’s In memory, the thunderous verses “the dull stupefying, numbing…
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A historic independent pharmacy, Village Apothecarycontinues to fight for its customers 40 years after opening its doors during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Greenwich Village. The award-winning pharmacy located on the corner of Bleecker and West 10th Streets, in the heart of New York’s historic gay district, has been a true good neighbor since its founding in 1983 by the late Micheal Konnon, a non-gay Greek-American pharmacist. Greenwich Village was the site of the Stonewall Riots, a six-night queer uprising against the New York Police Department in 1969 that launched the modern LGBTQ movement and Pride celebrations. “Our founder was an…
Hidden Star helps finance entrepreneurial successAUSTIN, TX, October 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hidden Star Resources Announces New Master Class for Women and Minority Entrepreneurs; to help more entrepreneurs not only start and grow their own businesses, but also reduce risks. At a time in this country when disparities in wealth, property, and economic opportunity are unprecedented, this course, taught by two world-renowned experts and successful business owners, will provide a proven, easy roadmap to follow for those who wish to change their journey and their future. Funds raised through this course support Hidden Star’s important work supporting women and minority-owned…