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LocalNews Dominica ready to host 10th Caribbean Week of Agriculture by: – October 6, 2011 Share Delegates forming part of the 10th Annual Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) which will be held in Dominica from October 9th to 15th have already begun arriving on island.A move that the organizers say has proven the importance of the event.Accommodations Coordinator of the CWA Athenia Henry told a press briefing today that over 250 delegates have already been booked and have begun arriving in Dominica.She said hotels are booked and all is set for the grand event.“We have used a number of accommodations from Portsmouth to all the way in the south. Over 20 various hotels and guest houses have been used. Delegates are coming from a number of African countries, Europe, Central America and the region. We have also put in place officers who will work well with the delegates who are coming in,” he said.She said there are over 40 VIP’s on the list and the protocol office is well ready to receive these persons.“Chief of our VIP will be our own Secretary General of CARICOM Erwin LaRoque. This is his first visit since his appointment, added to that we have a number of events and meetings taking place. Most of the organizations who have anything to do with agriculture will be in Dominica,” she said.Meantime Coordinator of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture Edward Registe says several aspects of the Dominican economy will benefit from event.Described as what may be the biggest agriculture event to be hosted by Dominica, Registe says the main focus will be centered upon the country’s agriculture sector but several other aspects will be involved.“It’s really a national project and several other sectors in society, tourism health trade and others are involved in this. While the focus is on the agriculture sector, it is really a national project,” he explained.Registe said Dominicans must do all in their interest to make sure the seminar is productive and interesting.The event will commence on Sunday.Domincia Vibes News
Amp’d Up – bluapple Teaching Artist ShowcaseWednesday, April 11, 20186:00 – 8:00 p.m.Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater College SlamThursday, April 19, 20187:00 – 9:00 p.m.Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Nova Southeastern University For the fourth consecutive year, the Jason Taylor Foundation is giving the South Florida community the chance to witness the top youth poets in the state compete during a cutting edge event – the Louder Than A Bomb Florida Poetry Festival presented by Nova Southeastern University and UPS. This highly anticipated event takes place from March 26 – April 21, 2018.Dubbed the “Super Bowl of poetry,” Louder Than A Bomb Florida (LTABFLA), a Jason Taylor Foundation arts and education project, features a friendly spoken-word competition between school-based poetry teams representing high schools from across the state. Funding from Nova Southeastern University, UPS and a host of other community partners has assisted the Jason Taylor Foundation support the schools’ efforts by providing year-round, in-class and after-school instruction, which will culminate in this 27-day festival.For the first time in LTABFLA history, a Central Florida preliminary round has been added to the competition and will feature schools representing Brevard, Columbia, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange and St. Lucie counties, while the South Florida regional bracket will be comprised of more than 30 schools from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. “This is without a doubt one of my favorite times of the year,” said Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor. “Each and every day we are witness to the power of young voices and Louder Than A Bomb Florida showcases this power on dynamic stages and in spectacular venues. I love that our reach continues to expand and that LTABFLA can bring so many youth from different backgrounds together to celebrate their stories, strengthen their schools and transform communities.” The schedule of events for Louder Than A Bomb Florida is as follows: South Florida Preliminary Bouts – Day OneTuesday, April 3, 20188:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Little Haiti Cultural ComplexMiramar Cultural CenterPlugINTed’s at YoungArts Town Hall MeetingSafe Spaces; Safe Schools Monday, April 9, 20186:30 – 8:30 p.m.Knight Auditorium, Nova Southeastern University EventDateTimeLocation Central Florida Preliminary BoutsWednesday, March 28, 20188:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Universal Studios EventDateTimeLocation The StevenDouglas Team FinalsSaturday, April 21, 20186:30– 9:30 p.m.Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Nova Southeastern University ArtServe, Ft. LauderdaleCity of Sunrise Civic CenterDelray Beach Arts GarageSavor Cinema
LTABFLA Block Party & Art Slam Presented by Hoffman’s Chocolates & LIME Fresh Mexican GrillSunday, April 15, 201812:00 – 4:00 p.m.The Fountains, Plantation South Florida Preliminary Bouts – Day TwoThursday, April 12, 20188:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Writing workshop with Nate MarshallSaturday, April 21, 20182:00 – 4:00 p.m.Alvin Sherman Library – gallery, Nova Southeastern University College Open MicWednesday, April 18, 20187:00 – 9:00 p.m.Flight Deck, Nova Southeastern University Firecracker/Dynamite SlamFriday, April 13, 201810:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.African-American Research Library & Cultural Center SemifinalsSaturday, April 14, 201810 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 4 p.m.; 7 p.m.PVA Theater, Don Taft Center Nova Southeastern University Coaches Slam/Youth Poet Laureate Book ReleaseThursday, April 12, 20185:00 – 7:00 p.m.Ella Cafe, Plantation The Ultimate Software Individual FinalsFriday, April 20, 20187:00 – 10:00 p.m.Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Nova Southeastern University Since founding the Bluapple Poetry Network with actor and poet Omari Hardwick in 2012, the Foundation has helped more than 65 schools activate this program, with more than 1,200 participants inspiring their communities with poetry.Louder Than A Bomb Florida is a festival featuring poetry bouts, workshops, exhibits, and ultimately the crowning of Florida’s top youth poetry team. The most critical component, however, is the year-round, meaningful instruction inside the classroom and after-school clubs, with teachers and teaching artists who create and facilitate a safe space for individual and collective expression.For more information, or to purchase tickets for Louder Than A Bomb Florida events, visit www.bluapplepoetry.org or call (954) 424-0799.About the Jason Taylor FoundationIn July 2004, Miami Dolphins legendary Defensive End and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor, established the Jason Taylor Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Foundation’s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life.
President Museveni flags of Uganda’s team to Rio. The team was introduced to her by Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni and Uganda Athletics Federation president Dominic Otuchet. PHOTOS PPUPHOTOGRAPHS: President Yoweri Museveni has today flagged off Uganda’s team to the Olympics. The President reiterated the values of sports and asked the team to observe discipline. The athletes at the function at State House comprised 14 athletes who fly out to Rio tomorrow. The first batch of boxers and swimmers is already in Rio while the marathoners, led by Stephen Kiprotich, are in high-altitude camp in Bukwo. He handed the flag to Joshua Cheptegei and Winnie Nanyondo (Click to read Uganda’s SCHEDULE at games) Boxing – Fly Ronald Serugo vs Narek Abgaryan of ArmeniaSunday August 14 Day 9Women’s marathonMonday August 15 Day 10Men’s 3000m steeplechase round 1Women 3000m steeplecahse finalTuesday August 16 Day 11Women’s 5000m round 1Men’s 1500m round 1Wed August 17 Day Day 12Men’s 5000m round 1women’s 800m round 1Men’s steeplecahse finalThursday August 18 Day 13Men’s 1500m semifinalMen’s 800m semifinalFriday August 19 Day 14women’s 5000m finalSaturday August 20 Day 15Men’s 1500m finalWomen’s 800m finalMen’s 5000m finalSunday August 21 Day 16Men’s Marathon finalShare on: WhatsApp Uganda’s scheduleSunday August 7 (7pm)Boxing – L/heavy Kennedy Katende vs Britain’s Joshua BuataziSunday August 7Swimming – Jamila Lunkuse 100m breaststroke (7.30pm)Thursday August 11Joshua Ekirikubinza Men’s 50 m freestyleFriday August 12 Day 7Women’s 10000m women finalSaturday August 13 Day 8Women’s 3000m Steeplechase round 110000m men finalAugust 13
One of America’s largest chains says it is temporarily adjusting its hours in order to better accommodate its customers and employees amid coronavirus concerns.Walmart announced in a statement Sunday that the change takes effect Sunday in all stores.The company’s stores and Neighborhood Markets will now open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice.“This will help ensure associates can stock the products our customers are looking for and to perform cleaning and sanitizing,” says Dacona Smith, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Stores currently operating under more reduced hours will keep their current hours of operation.Read the company’s full statement here.
31 Jan 2020 ‘Let Aussie success be a launchpad for season’ – Edwards The England players who shone during a fabulous month of golf in Australia have been encouraged to use the experience as a springboard to further success in 2020.Seven squad players supported by England Golf – five from the men’s team and two from the women’s – have just ended a four-tournament stretch down under.Emily Toy and Charlotte Heath represented the women’s squad with distinction and claimed wins.Ben Schmidt also got his hands on silverware while Callum Farr, Ben Jones, Matty Lamb and Tom Plumb contributed to a steady stream of good news stories.England Golf Head of Performance Nigel Edwards believes the players will have picked up invaluable experience from playing in top-class events and can bring that knowledge to championships and team events throughout the year.Edwards said: “It’s been our best start to the year in a long time. It’s been great to see so many good scores and wins.“I’ve no doubt that success breeds success and these results will only motivate others to kick on.”Highlights of the month’s play were fantastic overall tournament wins for Yorkshire duo Heath and Schmidt.Heath (pictured above) stole the show at the Australian Women’s Amateur Championship with a dominant performance to lift the title after Cornwall’s Toy had shown her class to win the strokeplay event and qualify as top seed for the matchplay.Heath also finished tied for sixth in the Avondale Amateur while Toy made it all the way to the semi-finals of the NSW Women’s Amateur.Schmidt (pictured below) cashed in on the developing feelgood factor when he triumphed in the all-English final in the NSW Men’s Amateur against Northamptonshire’s Farr.Farr had earlier put on a good show in the Australian Men’s Amateur and claimed a first round hole-in-one!Schmidt followed up his win by finishing runner up in the Avondale Amateur – the 17-year-old posting four rounds in the 60s.Northamptonshire’s Jones can look back on a good month reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Men’s Amateur, finishing seventh in the Master of the Amateurs and a top 20 finish at Avondale.Matty Lamb showed good early form in the Australian Men’s Amateur carding an opening round of 65 before a back injury laid him low for two weeks of the trip.There were other notable performances from England players in the fields at the four events.Charlie Strickland found some form and claimed some big scalps before losing in the semi-finals of the Australian Men’s Amateur.Lancashire’s Callan Barrow too was a constant threat on leaderboards throughout January.Edwards added: “There is a lot of strength in depth.“Charlotte and Emily came up with wins and I’m really pleased for them both.“Charlotte now has a chance to play in two professional events in Australia – what an opportunity.“She deserves it as she always works diligently and smartly.“Ben’s win was terrific and it was just a pity he didn’t make it a double in the Avondale.“But he didn’t lose it – he shot 69 and the winner closed with two rounds of 66 so there’s still plenty positives for him to take from that final day.“Overall it’s been a fine start to 2020 with Caley McGinty, Joe Long and Jake Bolton doing well in the South American Amateur Championship and a six-man England team winning the Costa Ballena Octangular in Spain.“There will be some tricky decisions to be made in the next few weeks when it comes to picking squads for one or two events.“It all augurs well for the rest of the year.” Tags: Ben Schmidt, Charlotte Heath, Emily Toy, England Men’s Team, england women
BILL NEAL President, CEO Champion Enterprises• BULLETIN . . . BULLETIN . . . BULLETIN . . . “Former” L.A. Clippers owner found to be mentally incapacitated! Well that should explain everything. What? Hold on. Slow it down . . . yes, he’s still a racist. Now that explains everything!• While you’re pretending to be amazed at the Clippers being sold for two (2) billion dollars, just ask yourself how many poor children could be fed. How many disaster victims could be helped. Good high school students assisted into college. How many senior citizens aided. How many homeless people clothed, fed, and put in decent housing. And this is the short list. There’s still a serious disconnection in this country!!!• It’s coming like I told you it would. Slower than I thought, but coming none the less. The Heat vs. Spurs rematch. It’s been a year in coming and yes boys and girls, there is a score to settle. Let’s get ready to rrruuummmbbbllleee.• Have you noticed, as I have, that when you see President Obama speak, you only see the President, not a Black President!• The thing that continues to amaze me is that it’s taken this long for the government to do the right thing for our vets. Why is it not in the top five most important things to do auto-matic-ally??• I know you’ve been waiting for the update, so here we go. The next First Friday Fantasy is coming at ya Friday, June 6th, at Brewstone Sports Bar and Restaurant on William Penn Highway in Monroeville, from 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., $10 at the door, 1/2 price for women 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.. BYOB – cash kitchen – free parking – and D.J. legend Sly Jock. Call (412) 628-4856 for information.< You Have Just Crossed the Finish Line >
Facebook0Tweet0Pin0Submitted by City of LaceyLacey Parks and Recreation has cancelled their 2020 Lacey In Tune Summer Entertainment Series, due to COVID-19 related issues. However, they plan to provide other recreation and entertainment opportunities, if circumstances allow.The cancellations include the Tuesday Children’s Entertainment series, Wednesday concerts at noon in Huntamer Park, and the new Friday concerts. However, the Parks and Recreation staff is working on a Thursday Family Entertainment Series to be held at various neighborhood parks this summer. In addition, they plan to offer Movies in the Park in August. All events will take place with appropriate Health Department guidelines in place and only if allowed under the Governor’s orders. Specific details are still in the works and will be posted at ci.lacey.wa.us/Events and the City of Lacey Facebook page, when available. As with other programs, these events are subject to change.For more information, contact Jeannette Sieler, Parks & Recreation Supervisor at JSieler@ci.lacey.wa.us or (360) 491-0857.
The squad includes, back row, L-R, Caleb Morton, James Pihooja, Todd Cutler, Orang Momtazian, Flo Pariland, Sveta Tisma and Dan Szabo.Front, Steve Parish, Kai Korinth, Tim Mushumanski, Jason Leblanc and Erik Leslie. Bia Boro once again earned a trip to the winner’s circle after doubling Abacus 4-2 in the a thrilling Jackson’s Hole Master Men’s Indoor Soccer Final a tthe Soccer Quest facility.Bia Boro, advancing to the final with an 8-3 win over Jackson’s Hole, also won the title in 2011.Staff and management at Mallard’s Source for Sports would like to present Bia Boro with Team of the Week honours.
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