Stop pretending to support agricultural development, accuse South West governors experts
An expert in agricultural business development, Ms Ife Adeniyi, on Tuesday called on governors of the Southwest to pay more attention to food production to avoid impending famine in the region. Adeniyi, who launched the call for the first Osun Food and Drink Festival, a seven-day program run by the Agritourism Empowerment Foundation, noted that …
Art meets music in this digital festival
At the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, the emphasis has always been on creating interdisciplinary connections. Such intersections of food, art and history have been seen as part of his virtual exhibit, Stories on a Banana Leaf, held earlier this year. And now Art is life: SoundFrames celebrates music and its power to …
4 things to consider when getting an installment loan online
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Installment loans can be great financial tools for people who need to cover unexpected bills or make large purchases. But before going ahead with this type of loan, potential borrowers should weigh a few factors. Here are some important things borrowers can consider when obtaining installment loans …
Menorah lighting illuminates faith and hope
Council member Clare Kelly, United States Representative Jan Schakowsky, Mayor Daniel Biss and Rabbi Mendy Weg of Northwest Chabad light up the grand menorah. (Photo by Les Jacobson) With the three-meter-tall lights of Hannukah arranged behind him, Northwest Chabad Rabbi Mendy Weg on Monday night, November 29, pointed out that the theme of faith and …
Short-term member loan restructuring and penalty remission program is back
When contingencies and emergencies arise, it’s always good to have some extra cash to help you out. Of course, there are times when what you have is not enough and you need to raise additional funds to meet some important financial obligations. This is the time when SSS loans come in handy. SSS, as a …
Montrose pizzeria after tragedy uses Astroworld themes to sell pies
A popular Montrose pizzeria appears to be picking up a controversial ad campaign that relied heavily on the themes of Travis Scott’s Astroworld, the Houston music festival where 10 spectators were killed in a notorious crowd surge on November 6. Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana is hosting a 10 year anniversary party called “Pizaroworld” on December 4 …
Iwi says no to Rhythm & Vines facing the risk of Covid-19 within Tairāwhiti
Tairāwhiti iwi urged the owners and management of Rhythm and Vines to cancel this year’s festival, fearing it could cause a Covid-19 outbreak in the region. Last Friday, the presidents of Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata and the general manager of Ngāi Tāmanuhiri met with the general manager and festival director of Rhythm …
The Turn of the Year: Celebrated Irish Christmas Traditions
We are delighted to present you an excerpt from The turning point of the year, Eithne Massey’s new book, published by The O’Brien Press. The Irish have a strong connection to the land and to nature. This book takes us through the Irish seasons and the customs that have welcomed each in turn. From Samhain …
Weekly agenda: 25 things to do in Charlotte this week
Christmas Speedway Charlotte Motor Circuit | Now until January 2; 6 pm-10pm. | $ 30 + | Details Why should you go: Drive up to the Speedway to see a display of four million lights illuminate this four-mile course. Expect hundreds of creative illuminated displays synced with Christmas-themed music that you can listen to from …
Oldham’s Tommyfield Market microbar wins Greater Manchester Pub of the Year award
A microbar inside Tommyfield Market Hall defied pandemic issues and beat the area’s top pubs to be Greater Manchester Pub of the Year. Oldham’s Cob & Coal only opened in August 2019 and traded for six months before the first lockdown closed all pubs for months. The continued restrictions disrupted business again before they could …