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Para Cristina Almeida, ‘28º Encontro dos Tambores’ fortalece cultura negra do Amapá
Wallace FonsecaEstagiário Presente desde o início da programação do Mês da Consciência Negra, Cristina Almeida, autora da emenda de R$ 400 mil para o evento, além de duas leis, batismo do Centro de Cultura Negra Raimundinha Ramos e da lei que reconhece o Encontro dos Tambores como patrimônio cultural imaterial do estado do Amapá, a…
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Been There, Done That In Tennis, Nick Taylor Has Reinvented Himself As A Boccia Player
Others might have trouble seeing it, but Taylor appreciates the similarities between tennis and boccia. “There’s just the competitor part, knowing how to compete, knowing how to prepare,” Taylor said. “It’s the same core principles that you’ve got to have. You’ve got to have an insane work ethic.” As Taylor pointed out boccia, like tennis,…
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Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Loose of Earth” by Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn
Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover for the memoir Loose of Earth by Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn, which will be published by University of Texas Press on April 16, 2024. Preorder the book here. Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn was the oldest of five children, a twelve-year-old from Lubbock, Texas, whose evangelical family eschewed public education for homeschooling, and science…
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An Indian masterclass at Anoki in Derby city centre
If you’re planning a meal with family, friends or colleagues but can’t choose which of our county’s many fine eateries to sample fear not – we are here to help. Anoki, in Derby city centre, is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with events planned to mark the auspicious occasion. Located on London Road, the…
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Riverwood Capital Closes on $1.8 Billion for Technology Deals
Nov. 20, 2023 7:00 am ET|WSJ Pro Listen (2 min) Private-equity firm Riverwood Capital, formed 15 years ago by former KKR executives, has raised its largest pool of capital to date to invest in high-growth technology companies. The firm collected $1.8 billion for its fourth fund, Riverwood Capital Partners IV, and related vehicles, said firm…
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Takeaways from No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball’s win over Syracuse
No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball narrowly dodged a third consecutive defeat Sunday, escaping a narrow game against Syracuse with an 83-81 victory. Here are some takeaways from the game. A second quarter to forget Maryland couldn’t do much of anything in the second quarter, scoring a mere 11 points. It went 4-for-20 from the field…
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Food banks’ demand surges ahead of first Thanksgiving without pandemic aid
Since the federal government slashed pandemic-era food assistance in March, Tahjae Pitt has been skimping on laundry. “I’ve got three bags of dirty clothes because I had to spend money on groceries,” said Pitt, 26, a single mother in Southeast D.C. “I had to make sure my son had food.” Cutting the assistance, which had…
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COLUMN: Clear labeling of food products is at issue
Labeling food products is an interesting game. I recall many a debate over the difference between low fat products and lower fat labels, and I have been annoyed repeatedly over nonsensical labeling of items like gluten free ketchup. I also shy away from packaging that bears the non-GMO label. There are 11 GMO crops grown…
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Is Reducing Meat Enough? Here’s What Else You Need To Do To Make Your Diet Planet Friendly
The world is eating too much meat, but some countries are undeniably ahead of others. The average American, for example, consumes around 274 pounds of meat per year. Cutting back on this amount can make a significant impact on the planet, there’s no doubt. But when it comes to a more sustainable diet, is simply…
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Dinner at the The Dabbling Duck is delicious
Sometimes pub food is sooo good I just want to move in and stay there forever. When the view from the pretty pub with wonderful meals is across a village green (complete with two tranquil, tree-fringed ponds) to the medieval church, just across from a Post Office and café busy during the day with a…
