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The 7 most amazing underwater museums in the world
As a trained marine biologist and art lover out of interest, combined with being a frequent traveler and avid scuba diver, the idea of ââan underwater sculpture park is simply perfection. for me. And what I especially love is that many of the new underwater museums are working to raise awareness of the environmental threats …

Uganda: writers and poets condemn arrest of novelist Kakwenza
Writers and poets have condemned the arrest of award-winning Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, held without charge for alleged offensive communication. Security forces arrested him earlier Tuesday this week after Kakwenza criticized the government. Uganda Poets Association president Ronald Sekajja said Kakwenza’s arrest is intended to heighten fear among writers. Unknown Ugandan forces arrested the award-winning …

Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award for Hrushikesh
Bhubaneswar: Three Odisha literati have been selected for the 2021 Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Prize. Poet Hrushikesh Mallick will receive the award for his book ‘Sarijaithiba Opera’. The other two who have been honored are Digaraj Brahma and Debabrata Das. While Brahma will receive the Bal Sahitya Puraskar (Odia) for his book ‘Geeta Kahe Matir Katha’, …

What is a quick personal loan and how do I get one?
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us for our services, all opinions are ours. Looking for quick cash to cover a …

How our favorite vacation destinations have changed in 2021
The aftermath of the pandemic saw the country’s income from its low-volume, high-cost tourism industry plummet by 76% in 2020. Yet among the redevelopments and reconstructions of lodges, this year announced a trio of new camps. prestigious, proving that Botswana remains the jewel in the crown of African safari. Wilderness Safaris has launched Little DumaTau, …

Internationally renowned judge, playwright and novelist among locals honored by the Order of Canada
Breadcrumb Links Local news Author of the article: Megan gillis Governor General Mary May Simon. Photo file. Photo by Sgt. Mathieu St-Amour /The Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall Content of the article Local people who have made their mark in fields ranging from cyber mapping to folk music are among new Order of Canada …
Bay Area Reporter :: ‘Solid Ivory: Memoirs’
Famous gay film director James Ivory is one of the founders of independent films, which is part of the successful collaboration between Ismail Merchant (producer) and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenwriter) which began in 1961, creating classics of the period intelligent literary like A Room With A View, Howard’s End, Remnants Of The Day, and Maurice. …

10 Amazing American Campgrounds Beloved by RVs (2021)
Road travel has increased dramatically when other forms of traditional travel were not an option due to the pandemic. Millions of households have taken to camping and discovered what many of us have known for a long time. Camping is for everyone, young and old. It’s a wonderful way to connect with family, create memories, …

Meet Angelina Muñiz Huberman, a Mexican writer exploring Sephardic history – J.
When Angelina Muñiz Huberman was six, her mother closed the main door to their apartment in Mexico City and, whispering as if being persecuted, told her that she was descended from Jews. “She told me that if I ever needed to be recognized by other Jews,” said Huberman, “I should make the Kohanim sign” – …

Before applying, know how the sanction and disbursement of home loans differs
If you want to take out a home loan to buy residential property, there is a simple process that banks and other lending institutions follow before they release the loan amount to you. By V Swaminathan Finding a home that you can finally call your own takes time. And, once finalized, if you want to …

Underwater photography wins international award
Noosa photographer Liz Harlin won a Silver Award at the 2021 Asia Pacific Photography Awards for her ethereal underwater portrayal of a pregnant woman. Organized by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, the Asia Pacific Photography Awards celebrate and promote the diversity of photographic genres around the world. Liz’s award was in the Maternity …

Tia Williams on ‘Seven Days in June’ writes ‘Big, Juicy, Dramatic’ Black Love
Funny, I’m not really sure either. I never really realized I was writing romance, but my novels all have a strong central love story with a happy ending, and that respects the genre’s parameters! The publishing industry defines literary books as primarily character driven, as opposed to plot, but so many genre novels have brilliant …

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) to report earnings of $ 0.60 per share
Analysts expect Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) to report earnings of $ 0.60 per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Two analysts have released earnings estimates for Civista Bancshares, with estimates ranging from $ 0.58 to $ 0.61. Civista Bancshares reported earnings per share of $ 0.64 for the same quarter …

Express editors recommend: books to watch in 2022
(PenguinRandom House, non-fiction) Ramchandra Guha’s new book (Source: Amazon.in) Historian Ramachandra Guha’s new book looks at the lives and legacies of seven foreigners who joined India’s struggle for freedom. To be released in January, Rebels Against the Raj tells the story of four men and three women – four of whom are British, two Americans …

Mars choppers and RNA jabs: the best scientific breakthroughs of 2021 | Science
With all the disturbing news that has emerged from the fields of health and science this year, some of the incredible advancements that have occurred have perhaps been overlooked. But there have been many weird and wonderful feats in the world of research. Life-saving tests, treatments and vaccines have been developed and deployed – including …

Run by a mother and daughter in a log cabin in downtown Snohomish, Uppercase Bookshop is magical
Neighborhood readings When Leah McNatt heard that Bookstore in capitals was for sale, she knew she had to do something. All caps had been a mainstay of the charming downtown Snohomish shopping district since 1998, and “I didn’t want to live in a town that didn’t have a bookstore,” McNatt says. McNatt had considerable experience …

Investar (NASDAQ: ISTR) raised to “hold” at Zacks Investment Research
Investor (NASDAQ: ISTR) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “conservation” rating in a research note issued Thursday to investors, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, “Investar Holding Corporation is a banking holding company for Investar Bank. It offers a range of commercial and retail loan products in all of …

The conjuring author | The Star of East Hampton
“What about the baby?” ” Alice mcdermottFarrar, Straus and Giroux, $ 27 Like all the best books ostensibly on writing and reading, “What About the Baby? Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction” by novelist Alice McDermott reminds us to attend. Noticing the way words relate is noticing the nuances of communication, that is, noticing …

Featured researcher: Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina “I am fascinated by people’s lives and the way they have lived them,” says Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina, professor of English and holder of the Paul Murray Kendall Chair in Biography at UMass Amherst. Gerzina has dedicated her career to illuminating the lives of others as the author or editor of nine influential …

Animal Crossing’s gyroid redesign is emblematic of the series’ new direction
Gyroids have been part of the Animal crossing franchise from the start, however, they were largely absent from New Horizons Until Update 2.0, Lloid always appeared next to construction sites to collect donations. They are inspired by Japanese clay figurines called haniwa, which were typically buried with the dead in ancient Japan. Likewise, they can …

Best Documentary Series of 2021: “Beatles Get Back” to “Allen v Farrow”
Docuseries mushroomed in 2021 as streamers increased their offerings and viewers benefited. The wide range of series spanned from investigation to rumination, sports, crime and music. At their best, they stood up against the best TV series of the year – Variety Television critic Caroline Framke chose Netflix’s “High on the Hog: How African American …

Relax, Recharge and Treat Yourself – Resorts World Sentosa offers luxury stays like no other
Discover Singapore’s exciting attractions at your leisure with Resorts World Sentosa, where lavish hotel stays await you amidst culinary thrills and entertaining experiences. It’s time to stop dreaming of the perfect vacation and start planning it. Resorts World Sentosa is ready to welcome vaccinated travelers, whatever the occasion. Get ready to relax and rejuvenate, plan …

Brad Pitt’s movie release date postponed until next summer
High-speed train, the upcoming action movie starring Brad pitt and Sandra bullock, has been postponed until the summer of 2022. The film, which was originally due for release in April, has been postponed to July, in the middle of the summer blockbuster season. High-speed train follows five assassins who all end up on a bullet …

10 developments that defined the bank in 2021
The banking year was marked by business disruptions accelerated by the ongoing pandemic, clashes over regulation under a new president and the rise of new technologies. Merger activity picked up in 2021, but a number of deals announced earlier this year are still awaiting regulatory approval, and all indications are that Biden-appointed regulators will apply …
Sands of Time – Part III: When Shah Rukh Khan Met Fyodor Dostoyevsky
âI always had the impression that Godard made films faster than the time lived in normal life. And I needed to go slower than that. I just needed to go slower. Suppose (there is) a static guava on a static table, and the camera is static – then the only thing that works there is …

How to vacation 18-30 in your 60s
After almost two years of being stuck inside, I was worried that I would need a self-help book for social lepers. But the Catalan caballeros are so warm and friendly that it wasn’t long before I captured their attention like a rescue dog from the pound. Eager to try out the new flamenco-inspired routines I …

Four executives convicted in SBA fraud case
Four Indiana executives formerly associated with the now defunct Banc-Serv Partners LLC were sentenced to jail in federal court this week. The government alleged that all four were associated with a 13-year conspiracy involving loan guarantee programs. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA): Kerri Agee, 46, of Carmel, Indiana, president, founder and owner of …

Writers share the lessons of the bell hooks
Photo: Joyce Dopkeen / The New York Times / Redux During her lifetime, revolutionary feminist theorist Bell Hooks wrote over 40 books. hooks, who died this week at age 69, was a prolific and incisive writer who examined race, class, gender, media, and art across multiple genres, including literary criticism, children’s fiction, and memoir . …
The French Academy breaks the rules and sparks debate with the choice of Vargas Llosa
The august institution that sets the standards for the French language has admitted Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa as a new member, despite being 10 years older than its statutes allow and never having written book in French. While no one disputes the literary merits of the Nobel Prize winner, critics say his support for …

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau confirms BNPL investigation
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC et al. Claim your 1-week free trial for Street Insider Premium here. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of orders to five companies offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) credits. Orders for collecting information on the risks and rewards of these fast …

Pioneering feminist author and activist bell hooks are no longer
Well known for her work at the intersection of gender, race and class, Gloria Jean Watkins, better known by her pseudonym of Bell Hooks, was named one of TIME’s 100 Women of the Year. She has been a champion of women’s issues and an inspiration to many. Disregarding convention, she began to write her name …

Damaged attack submarine USS Connecticut leaves San Diego
USS Connecticut (SSN-22) Sea Wolf-class nuclear attack submarine leaving San Diego, California, December 15, 2021. San Diego WebCam Photo The damaged USS nuclear attack submarine Connecticut (SSN-22) departed San Diego, Calif., On Wednesday, a Navy spokesperson confirmed to USNI News. Connecticut arrived in San Diego on Sunday after a nearly month-long surface transit from Guam, …

Sandra Bullock channels novelist in search of treasure with Channing Tatum in the Lost City pics
Sandra Bullock channels novelist in search of treasure with Channing Tatum and Brad Pitt in first photos of The Lost City By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Posted: 4:25 p.m. GMT, December 15, 2021 | Update: 17:07 GMT, December 15, 2021 Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Brad Pitt and Daniel Radcliffe are looking for adventure in the …
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New CDC warning “Avoid travel” for Italy, 2 other destinations due to the Covid-19 coronavirus
As cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in Italy, people are seen here in Rome wearing face masks. (Photo … [+] by Riccardo De Luca / Agence Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Greenland is not that green this time of year. And it’s certainly not green on the Centers for Disease …

This course has everything to “write” for budding literati
For 19 years, the Visiting Writers series has drawn nationally recognized authors to campus. As the constraints of the pandemic necessitated a format change for fall 2021, two writers – award-winning novelist Yaa Gyasi and poet Victoria Chang – visited for virtual readings on Zoom. But there’s more to the series than inviting guest speakers …

Anne Rice, LGBTQ icon, lawyer and literary genius has died
LOS ANGELES – Many are called “icons”. Anne Rice really was. She died yesterday at the age of 80 from a stroke. His son Christopher, a prolific writer in his own right, was by his side. He posted his death on his popular Facebook page: âEarlier this evening Anne passed away from a stroke. She …

The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Portugal
Dozens of species of whales and dolphins, along with sharks, manta rays, mobulas and moonfish, have firmly placed Portugal on the map of diving destinations. With some of the clearest and bluest waters in the world and beautiful islands, diving in Portugal is not to be missed. Manta ray New divers will enjoy the shallow …

On this History Day – December 12 – Almanac
1/4 Supporters of George W. Bush and Al Gore express their views on the Florida recount at the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC on December 11, 2000. On December 12, 2000, the Supreme Court ruled against a a manual recount in Florida, in effect, ensuring that Republican Gov. Texas Bush would win the …

Stories of Grief & Sorrow win at Golden Point Awards, Arts News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – Housewife Tamilselvi Rajarajan, 52, was heartbroken when her friend, a migrant worker in Singapore, struggled to stay stuck in a dormitory during the pandemic. Her angst became the starting point for Window, which won first prize in the Tamil short story category at the 15th Golden Point Awards, a creative writing competition for …

No focus on India on the day of the UN genocide
As a layman, it is commonly believed that data and communication signals pass through several satellite systems orbiting the earth. However, this is a serious misconception. As one writer says, “But that the communications signals themselves are then split into bits of data, which then travel the depths of the ocean at the speed of …

The IMF lost a bet: why repay them?
This article originally appeared in Spanish on Revista Mugica. Translation by Néstor David Pasteur. WEconomists tend to regard neoliberalism as a set of economic policies, the disastrous effects of which we know well in Argentina, and that to transcend it, it is enough to adopt macroeconomic policies. Neoliberalism, however, is much more than that. It …

Complete list of 2021 Nobel Laureates – Channels Television
A portrait of Swedish inventor and scholar Alfred Nobel can be seen on a banner displayed at the Nobel Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, ahead of a press conference to announce the 2018 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, October 1, 2018.Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP From investigative journalists to …

Do you have the right credit card or loan for your financial situation?
Many people know the importance of establishing and developing credit and using it wisely, so they have Well credit. While there are plenty of tips and resources to learn how to manage credit, reduce debt, and increase scores, the types of credit available to them that are best suited to their needs can sometimes be …

What is special about Jules’ Undersea Lodge?
The Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo is a one-of-a-kind underwater operation that invites guests to spend time ~ below sea level. Jules’ Under Sea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida is one of the most unique accommodations in the world. This underwater “hotel” is located 21 feet underwater at Emerald Lagoon. The lagoon itself is …

‘Christmas in Pemberley’, a smart and charming holiday spectacle at the Playhouse on Park
âMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,â in Playhouse on Park through December 23, looks smart, acts smart, and is a smart alternative to all the wacky or cheesy Christmas shows that are clogging theaters this month. It’s a charming throwback to the genre of quaint, romantic melodrama that dominated the theater world for much of the …

$ 64.77 million in expected sales for Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LBAI) this quarter
Stock analysts expect Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LBAI) to post revenue of $ 64.77 million for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have released earnings estimates for Lakeland Bancorp. The highest sales estimate is $ 65.14 million and the lowest is $ 64.06 million. Lakeland Bancorp reported sales of $ 61.98 million in …

“A brilliant day”: eight experiences recommended by other Kiwis to add to your summer
âGeneviève, our guide, was very informative and fun. As she stopped to tell us about the history of Wellington and New Zealand, we also learned about the social and political dynamics of this beautiful capital. âRiding the e-bikes made the tour easy and effortless. The guys at the bike shop were extremely friendly and helpful, …

Review: Francesco Pacifico’s satirical novel “The women I love”
On the bookshelf The women I love By Francesco PacificoTranslated by Elizabeth HarrisFSG: 240 pages, $ 27 If you buy related books from our site, The Times may earn a commission of Librairie.org, whose prices support independent bookstores. The protagonist of “Francesco Pacifico”The women I love“ writes a novel, and he says this about his …

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Indonesian volcano erupts, relief efforts suspended
Published on: 06/12/2021 – 06:36Amended: 06/12/2021 – 06:34 Lumajang (Indonesia) (AFP) – Mount Semeru in Indonesia spat more ash on Monday, forcing rescuers to suspend the search for survivors as aerial footage showed the extent of the devastation caused by the deadly volcano eruption over the weekend. The largest mountain on the island of Java …

“The Fortune Men”, a novel which remembers a man wrongly sentenced to death
There was a moment in Gary Shteyngart’s novel âLake Successâ (2018), the average book he wrote before this year’s excellent one, that stood out to me. I can’t find the passage in my copy, but it did express the idea that we want a sign, all of us, that our trip is in some way …

The day – “Buy now, pay later” arrives just in time for the holidays
San Francisco – As Americans shop for the holidays, they’ll likely see a swarm of offers to get their freebies now, but pay for them later in fixed monthly installments. Powered by several hot Silicon Valley startups as well as major credit card companies, “buy now, pay later” is now available for the purchase of …

Acoustics and air bubbles could help researchers monitor melting glaciers
Image credits: Hari Vishnu. As temperatures continue to rise, glaciers continue to melt – it’s a given. However, tracking exactly how and when glaciers melt is a whole new problem, and it has been a difficult one for years. But a team of researchers may have a solution. Hari Vishnu, from the National University of …

Auden’s “dialectic” | by Edward Mendelson
David Levine WH Auden From issue one, WH Auden has been a major contributor of poetry and criticism to New York Review; the 1969 Christmas issue, in rare form, featured “The Ballad of Barnaby” in its entirety on the cover (written for guitar and heavenly chorus accompaniment). In our holiday issue this year, we published …

novelist uses her experience of mental illness to create psychological thriller for UNO Press | Books
Writer Amy Crider never had a connection to New Orleans until lightning struck twice in six months. The first-time novelist submitted her manuscript last year for the University of New Orleans’ $ 10,000 International Laboratory Prize. Students graduating from a UN publishing class combed through over 900 entries and selected Crider’s novel âDisorderâ as the …

Karen Tei Yamashita receives 2021 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
Karen Tei Yamashita, Emeritus Professor of Literature at UC Santa Cruz, received the 2021 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation (NBF), presenter of the National Book Awards. She is the 34th recipient of this Lifetime Achievement Award, which has been presented in the past to Maxine Hong Kingston, Toni …

Local gifts for the book lover on your list
The truly honest cannot admit that no one qualifies as “the reader who has everything”. Passionate readers chase their curiosity from book to book, from “the end” to another title page. So when you consider the bibliophile on your shopping list this holiday season, the options are almost endless. Personalized experiences in fresh ink on …

Revenue from Buy Now, Pay Later plans increased 21% on Cyber Monday compared to 2020
Revenue for Cyber Monday “buy now, pay later” plans increased 21% from a year ago, according to an analysis of the Adobe Digital Economy Index. Thousands of retailers often offer this payment option which allows shoppers to pay for their purchases in installments, and more and more American consumers seem to be taking advantage of …

Review in Brief: New Books by Jan Morris, Siri Hustvedt, Mark Bould and Salley Vickers
Allegorizations of Jan MorrisFaber & Faber, 224pp, £ 14.99 “Although I am writing this on a sunny spring day in Wales,” noted travel writer and historian Jan Morris, “by the time you read it, I’ll be gone!” She kept her word: Morris died last year at age 94, and this collection of essays has always …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates 70 years of uninterrupted flights between Amsterdam and the Philippines
Manila, Philippines, December 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Enabled December 5, 2021, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrates 70 years of continuous flights between Amsterdam and The Philippines. KLM logo (PRNewsfoto / KLM) KLM has launched flights to Manila in 1951 when KLM introduced scheduled flights from Amsterdam To Tokyo. This first flight, in a …