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Ulster-Scots writers reject mockery of ‘English with a Ballymena accent’ – The Irish Times

Janie Henry

November 23, 2022

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Eighteen months ago, in an article in the Irish Times, I heralded a new impetus in Ulster Scots writing. As we celebrate Ulster (Leid) Scots Language Week (November 21-26), that momentum has become unstoppable...

Writers on the Range: The Fading Miracle of Migration

Janie Henry

November 18, 2022

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writers on the beachScreenshot Over the past few weeks, dozens of red-headed vultures have been circling on thermals above my home in Oregon, preparing to fly south into Califo...

Fall Into Winter at Your Local Library

Janie Henry

November 15, 2022

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As winter approaches, Delta Libraries continue to offer free programs. Do you want to improve your English? Sign up for the online conversation circle, which will take place on Wednesdays from 1:30 t...

Mayim Bialik: Six Questions – Aish.com Arts, Featured, Current

Janie Henry

November 13, 2022

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After iconic roles on TV shows like Flower and The The Big Bang Theoryactress Mayim Bialik is now the host of Danger. Here are six amazing things you didn't know about her. What do you think was your greatest ...

Russia Suffers “Catastrophic Strategic Disaster” in Ukraine > U.S. Department of Defense > Department of Defense News

Janie Henry

November 9, 2022

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine was "a catastrophic strategic disaster," Colin H. Kahl, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, told the Defense Writers' Group yesterday. ...

Poetry and hanfu performance add to the fun of Xixi Wetland

Janie Henry

November 4, 2022

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This is the season when silver reeds sway in the wind in Xixi Wetland. This landscape of snowflake-like flowers blooming on swampy ground l...

Bret Stephens Bad Faith Climate Conversion

Janie Henry

October 28, 2022

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This picture gives me hives.Photo: Richard Drew/Associated Press | Screenshot: New York TimesBret Stephens, the New York Times columnist with a long history of conservative bad takes — the same man who decided...

Powerful LinkedIn Users Turn to Ghostwriters

Janie Henry

October 26, 2022

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In August, the CEO of Ohio-based marketing firm HyperSocial decided the best way to publicly address the layoffs he had authorized at his company would be to post a photo of himself crying. “This will be th...

Best Unusual Commanders for EDH in MTG

Janie Henry

October 23, 2022

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Magic: The Gathering's Commander format allows players to build decks around almost any legendary creature. This provides players with unique deck building opportunities unlike any other format. RELATED: ...

What is a “problem story” in science fiction?

Janie Henry

October 20, 2022

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There are many terms in classic and modern SF that remain unexplored, and the historical dictionary of science fiction will be continuously updated, especially as additional resources come online. Bo...

Power of the pandemic on mental health and telework psychosis

Janie Henry

October 18, 2022

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Dr. Frieda Wiley explores the drastic impact the pandemic has imposed on remote employees and their mental health in her research-based and relatable book. ...

L Morgan Lee leads an evening of commissioned monologues on October 16

Janie Henry

October 16, 2022

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Off-Broadway News L Morgan Lee directs An evening of commissioned monologues October 16 ...

FC Vogt announce the release of ‘Four Legs and a Stretcher’

Janie Henry

October 14, 2022

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RICHMOND, Virginia (PRWEB) October 14, 2022 ...

Barbara Conrey: surprises found on VSECU merger vote

Janie Henry

October 11, 2022

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This commentary was written by Barbara Conrey, member of the VSECU, retired professor from a state college and architect who has lived in Montpellier for 35 years. As a member of the Vermont State Emplo...

Chronicle Sunday Q&A with District 5 School Board Candidate Joe Faherty | District 5 School Board

Janie Henry

October 9, 2022

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With just over six weeks to go until the general election, the Chronicle recen...

Director describes unexpected retirement due to COVID (opinion)

Janie Henry

October 6, 2022

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I had planned to retire at 70. The business part of my brain insisted that this was the most fiscally responsible path — maximizing my Social Security, funding my IRAs, and pushing my modest state pension to i...

Roadwarden Proves There’s More to Games Than Graphics

Janie Henry

October 1, 2022

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A picture is worth a thousand words, so an animated gif should paint at least 10,000. A feature film should be in the millions, and a triple-A RPG over 60 hours should paint billions, if not billions, of words...

Marguerite Adelman: There are no simple solutions to the PFAS problem

Janie Henry

September 29, 2022

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This commentary was written by Marguerite Adelman of Winooski, coordinator of the Vermont PFAS/Military Poisons Coalition. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the news lately, despite the ...

Ernest Hemingway’s research potential expands with new Bruce collection

Janie Henry

September 25, 2022

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Ernest Hemingway and his second son, Patrick, pose with an Atlantic record-breaking 119 1/2 pound sailboat captured off Key West, Florida in May 1934. Credit: Ernest Hemingway's Toby and Betty Bruce Collection...

Has the Church forgotten the ministries?

Janie Henry

September 23, 2022

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Church people often forget that the church building and its resources belong to God and are to be used for the building up of the kingdom.There are seven days in a week, which is 168 hours, 10,080 minutes an...

AMERICAN THEATER | Martyna Majok is the 2022-23 resident playwright of Sun Valley

Janie Henry

September 20, 2022

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Martyna Majok. (Photo by Tess Mayer) KETCHUM, IDAHO: Martyna Majok has been selected as the recipient of the 2022-23 Sun Valley Playwright Residency. In partnership with the Community Library and the...

Five Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Janie Henry

September 18, 2022

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Writer's block – defined by Merriam-Webster as “a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from continuing with an article” – is a serious source of anxiety that even the best writers struggle with. As a ...

Ukraine may be more successful than Biden wants

Janie Henry

September 14, 2022

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The gains of Ukraine's bold offensive are real, dramatic, and the product of a remarkable partnership with Washington. Success, however, can test any relationship, and Ukraine's victories on the battlefield co...

How digital technology can help patients with chronic conditions

Janie Henry

September 12, 2022

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Four emerging capabilities can bridge the gaps between in-person visits, which is critical for monitoring care regimens and ensuring issues are identified early on. 12 Sep 225 minutes LilyDigital platforms that...

Disney Shares First Look at Wish, An Animated Movie Starring Ariana DeBose

Janie Henry

September 10, 2022

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Among the D23 Expo announcements, Disney unveiled Wish, a watercolor/CG animated film starring West Side Story's Ariana DeBose, slated for release in 2023. Disney continues to add i...

California loves electric vehicles but will be stuck in hybrids for years

Janie Henry

September 6, 2022

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Comment this storyCommentA hundred years ago, California produced a quarter of the world's oil supply. Today is the industry's potential undertaker, heralding a ban on gas-powered vehicle sales from 2035. Yet ...

Updated RMP maintains public access to recreation in Edinburgh and Corinth conservation easement areas –

Janie Henry

September 4, 2022

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On August 30, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the completion of an update management to plan that will maintain public recreational access and protect natural resourc...

Slow permitting process could undermine Biden’s goal of boosting domestic mining

Janie Henry

September 2, 2022

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Discrimination against LGBT youth in American universities

Janie Henry

August 31, 2022

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Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com LARRY SMITH | Special Guest Contributor School can be a difficult environment for many students, but discrimination makes it especially difficult for young LGBT people....

How to Create a Writing Portfolio (With Examples)

Janie Henry

August 29, 2022

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As a freelance writer, it's beneficial to have a portfolio of your work, so potential clients can review your work and learn more about your area of ​​expertise. Before you start working on your portfolio, yo...

Stories like Watchmen work thanks to original characters

Janie Henry

August 27, 2022

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Ever since Alan Moore redefined superhero deconstruction in the 1980s with Swamp Thing and watchmen, it has become a popular tool for many modern writers. DC in particular has seen the growth of deconstructio...

Academy of American Poets Selects Mississippi Poet Laureate Catherine Pierce for Fellowship

Janie Henry

August 25, 2022

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Contact person: Sarah Nicolas STARKVILLE—Mississippi Poet Laureate Catherine Pierce adds another honor to her list of distinguished honors this month with her selection as a Poet Laureate Fellow by the Academy ...

State Agriculture Officials Announce Winners of 2022 Massachusetts Tomato Contest

Janie Henry

August 23, 2022

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BOSTON — Today, agricultural officials from Massachusetts joined tomato growers across the state in Boston's Public Market Square for the 37th of the Commonwealth.e Toma...

Feminist or not, Giorgia Meloni has a duty towards Italian women

Janie Henry

August 22, 2022

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Comment this storyCommentGiorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy, is leading the polls ahead of next month's Italian general election. In fact, she can already imagine herself sitting in Pala...

New Jersey’s child care system is down | Opinion

Janie Henry

August 20, 2022

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By Cynthia Rice and Meghan TavorminaWhen news broke that Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) would be closing its six on-site child care centers located throughout New Jersey by the end of September, mounting pres...

Mission to arouse the public’s enthusiasm for science

Janie Henry

August 19, 2022

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A humanoid robot called Walker X, developed by Shenzhen-based startup UBTech Robotics, plays Chinese chess during the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence in...

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Janie Henry

August 17, 2022

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By JOCELYN GECKER and DYLAN LOVANCECILIA, Ky. (AP) — For fourth-grade student Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional recording.”"Good to see you. How are you?" chirps ...

The United States can no longer afford illusions in Afghanistan

Janie Henry

August 15, 2022

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Placeholder while loading article actionsA year ago, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in part because the United States had hoped for the best after withdrawing its forces from the country, without adequately pr...

14 Great TV Spin-Offs That Are Definitely Worth Watching

Janie Henry

August 13, 2022

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WB leaders had an idea; they wanted to produce a show that would appeal to their target demographic of teenagers, so they informed the "Batman: The Animated Series" production team that they ne...

Youngstown author Tei’Asha Simms helps budding writers

Janie Henry

August 11, 2022

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The myth of startup failure

Janie Henry

August 9, 2022

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Most startups don't fail with a bang, they fail with the quiet optimism of a single desperate decision. Looking back, you can always go back to when it all started to go wrong. But as that happens, it's much h...

Our Protests at NJ Abortion Clinic Are Prayerful and Peaceful | Letters

Janie Henry

August 5, 2022

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In her recent op-ed, "I work in an abortion clinic and I know access to abortion is difficult, even in New Jersey," Jasmine Winters claims that the Cherry Hill Women's Center is a provider of complete reproduct...

Stock investors better hope a recession has begun

Janie Henry

August 3, 2022

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Comment this storyCommentA dispute has erupted over whether the US economy is in recession. Everyone agrees that a recession is a contraction in real economic activity, but there is no consensus on the depth, ...

Visitors to the world’s tallest tree could face a $5,000 fine and jail time

Janie Henry

August 1, 2022

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tree enthusiasts who go to the tallest tree in the world deep in a northern California forest will face a fine and possible jail time after officials in the park have declared the remote ar...

Jacob Budin: Vermont must start providing monkeypox vaccine

Janie Henry

July 31, 2022

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This commentary is from Jacob Budin, a member of the LGBTQ community and Waterbury resident. A new virus is raging at Vermont's border gates. Nearly 3,500 confirmed cases of monkeypox – a virus similar to sm...

Lake Resources NL Quarterly Activity Report

Janie Henry

July 28, 2022

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Sydney, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) (FRA:LK1) (OTCMKTS:LLKKF) is advancing project delivery, extraction technology and operations to serve critical supply chains around the world....

DeFi and degrowth: or how not to fix capitalism

Janie Henry

July 27, 2022

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Comment this storyCommentCapitalism is broken and must be replaced. This is an increasingly common view among younger generations, whose future prospects have been clouded by financial crises, disease and war....

James Welch Fest celebrates authorship and the diversity of Indigenous writing | Arts & Theater

Janie Henry

July 25, 2022

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The first-ever James Welch Native Lit Festival aims to explore and commemorate the work and legacy of its namesake, the late Blackfeet/Gros Ventre author of the novels 'Winter in the Blood' and...

CPEC is a military project for the benefit of China, says Baloch activist Naela Quadri

Janie Henry

July 24, 2022

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Baloch activist Naela Quadri said CPEC was a military project because China wanted a military port in Gwadar.Quadri is visiting Delhi as part of a tour of India to drum up s...

How images from the James Webb Space Telescope came to life for

Janie Henry

July 22, 2022

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The images are a feast for the eyes. And thanks to a unique and dedicated effort by a team of writers and scientists, they're a treat, too. for those who can't see.Images returning from the Webb Telescope all ...

Facebook is shifting resources from news to the creator economy

Janie Henry

July 20, 2022

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The media, seeing a political opportunity, turn against Biden

Janie Henry

July 16, 2022

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LLegacy media has been straying from the practice of journalism for years, and once Donald Trump arrived on the scene, they abandoned it altogether. The media has collectively embraced activism, and New York ...

Deep political divisions loom as US governors meet

Janie Henry

July 14, 2022

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Stark political divisions between states on abortion, gun rights and other issues threatened to overshadow a meeting this week of the nation's governors, who continued to seek common grou...

Best Songwriting Resources for Musicians in 2022

Janie Henry

July 13, 2022

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One of the perks of being a songwriter these days is the vast amount of resources available at your fingertips. Here are some useful tools to make every songwriter's job easier.by LEXI SCATENE from the Lyric S...

Michael Caduto: After West Virginia v. EPA, the whole Earth is now in our hands

Janie Henry

July 11, 2022

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This comment is from Michael J. Caduto, founder of Programs for Environmental Awareness & Cultural Exchange, executive director of Sustainable Woodstock and author of numerous books on the environment. Not...

Georgia is again expected to record a multi-billion budget surplus

Janie Henry

July 9, 2022

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ATLANTE - Georgia could have more than $5 billion in excess revenue after the fiscal year just ended, following another big month of tax collection in June.The state Department of Revenue said Friday it collect...

Jeff Wennberg: Rutland’s sewage treatment permit appeal would make matters worse

Janie Henry

July 7, 2022

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This commentary is from Jeff Wennberg, former commissioner of public works for Rutland and former commissioner of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. I was disappointed to read that the Verm...

Philosophy, Theology and Classics major Daniel O’Brien explains why research is rewarding and how he started working with a professor | News | Department of Theology

Janie Henry

July 5, 2022

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Students with any major can conduct undergraduate research at Notre Dame; many choose to do this in the summer. Some work in labs, some partner with professors for special projects, and others travel...

Hezbollah sends a ‘message’ to Israel

Janie Henry

July 3, 2022

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The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah announced that it had "launched three unarmed drones towards the disputed area" on the Karish field, during reconnaissance missions, noting that "the drones accomplish...

How Oregon’s community colleges will be a crucial part of the state’s pandemic recovery

Janie Henry

July 1, 2022

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COVID-19 has posed big problems for public universities as students have struggled to continue their studies in recent years. But in many ways, community colleges have borne the brunt of the pandemic's effects...

Out In Hollywood Releases List Of Best Unproduced Pilot Scripts 2022 – Deadline

Janie Henry

June 28, 2022

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EXCLUSIVE: Gay advocacy group Out in Hollywood has released its second annual list of the best non-produced gay-focused TV pilot scripts of the past year. The Out Loud 2022 list was selected from hundreds...

APTech and WhatTheyThink Joint Venture – In support of the graphic communication / printing industry

Janie Henry

June 27, 2022

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Op-Ed by Harvey R. Levenson, Ph.D.. The joint venture between the Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) and WhatTheyThink, in my opinion, is a "stroke of genius" and an example of how a association and a ...

How California can become an abortion-rights nation-state

Janie Henry

June 25, 2022

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Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger often referred to California as a "nation state". As a nation state, California has often charted its own course in politics, coordinating with states like New York or ev...

Michael Tavoliero: Vote yes to the constitutional convention

Janie Henry

June 23, 2022

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By MICHAEL TAVOLIERO From 1955 to 1956, at the Alaska Constitutional Convention, our state constitution was crafted by a majority of New Deal Democrats. They wanted to build a model utopian state constitu...

Robert Walsh: Reflections of a Former Republican

Janie Henry

June 17, 2022

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This commentary is by Robert L. Walsh of South Burlington, who taught African American history at South Burlington High School from 1980 to 1995, was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Vermont fro...

Heat wave keeps Midwest and South in sticky grip | Wisconsin News

Janie Henry

June 15, 2022

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By KATHLEEN FOODY, Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — People flocked to swimming pools, beaches and chill-out centers in a swath of the Midwest and South stretching from northern Florida to the Great Lakes on Wedne...

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California

Janie Henry

June 14, 2022

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Placeholder while loading article actionsFLAGSTAFF, Arizona - The northern Arizona city of Flagstaff is synonymous with mountains - lush with ponderosa pines, grasslands and hiking trails that offer respite fro...

Tarannum Riyaz’s ‘Birds of the Snows’ is like a swan song in once idyllic Kashmir

Janie Henry

June 12, 2022

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Award-winning Urdu writer, poet, essayist and translator Tarannum Riyaz succumbed to Covid-19 during the second wave of the pandemic. In her writing and her character, she displays a soft, gentle and understat...

Writers Guild East members vote to change Constitution in referendum – The Hollywood Reporter

Janie Henry

June 9, 2022

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Members of the Writers Guild of America East voted in favor of changes to the union's constitution that aimed to resolve internal controversy over its aggressive efforts to organize digital media. 9...

Buffalo Victim’s Son Pushes Congress: “What Are You Doing?”

Janie Henry

June 7, 2022

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of Ruth Whitfield, an 86-year-old woman killed when a gunman opened fire in a racist attack on black shoppers in BuffaloNew York challenged Congress on Tuesday to act against the "canc...

Greening India through cooperatives – The Hindu BusinessLine

Janie Henry

June 5, 2022

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Whether adapting to or mitigating climate change, cooperatives have set the agenda to collectively provide solutions to the impending impact of rising temperatures, loss of jobs, depletion of water resources, d...

The first art exhibition around LA talks about the climate crisis

Janie Henry

June 3, 2022

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Next week, leaders from many countries in the Western Hemisphere will gather in Los Angeles for the ninth Summit of the Americas, a week-long conference, hosted this year by the Biden administration, on address...

Governors diverge on gun control | News, Sports, Jobs

Janie Henry

May 31, 2022

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As the United States mourns the victims of its latest mass shooting - 19 elementary school students and two teachers gunned down in Texas - Democratic governors are amplifying t...

Robert Edric completes The Song Quartet after a decade of waiting

Janie Henry

May 29, 2022

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ROBERT EDRIC takes the hot seat and talks to us about The Song Quartet, his mystery novels based in Hull THE four novels – Cradle Song, Siren Song, Swan Song and Funeral Song – feature private de...

ProfNet Expert Alerts for May 27, 2022 Also in this issue: Media Industry News

Janie Henry

May 27, 2022

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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss specific issues in your coverage area. EXPERT ALERTS Reproductive health and access to ca...

Stone-Manning: BLM will focus on unlocking inaccessible public lands

Janie Henry

May 25, 2022

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With US public land use skyrocketing, the Bureau of Land Management unveiled a new initiative this week to improve access to acreage that is inaccessible or hard to reach due to la...

Resilient Writers launches free resource to overcome creative blocks

Janie Henry

May 23, 2022

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90 Days of Writing Prompts helps writers generate new ideas to take their writing journey to the next level. Most, if not all, writers encounter creative blocks at some point in their careers. Although the way...

Worst signing? Best player? Our editors review the 2021-22 Premier League season

Janie Henry

May 22, 2022

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Source: Alamy Image Bank Gavin Coney What will be your memorable memory of this season? The hastily printed A4 sign slammed on the door of the Chelsea ...

Post-Christian without ever being Christian

Janie Henry

May 20, 2022

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When Anand Mahadevan was in third or fourth grade, someone from Gideons International gave the Hindu boy a Holy Bible. Growing up in India, Mahadevan had never encountered Christian teaching. He started read...

UQ professor wins Indigenous writers award – UQ News

Janie Henry

May 17, 2022

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Professor at the University of Queensland and proud woman Wiradjuri Anita Heiss has received the 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Indigenous Writers Award. Her critically acclaimed novel Bila Yarrudhanggalan...