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Home2016November

Month: November 2016

Jackie Dove-Miller
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Jackie Dove-Miller, Spoken Word Artist Hones Her Craft While Inspiring Others

November 30, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith Jackie Dove-Miller wrote her first story when she was in the third grade. She says they were given a picture of a girl with an ice-cream cone behind her back, and […]

An example sexual assault kit. Many kits go untested for months or years, leaving victims waiting and potentially allowing offenders to escape detection. Source: End The Backlog.
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Joyful Heart Foundation Applauds New York Law

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Law will Increase Accountability, Transparency for Sexual Assault Survivors By Melissa Schwartz, endthebacklog.org The Joyful Heart Foundation, a leader in the effort to provide cities and states with the resources they need to address their backlog […]

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Issues Proclamation in Support of Oceti Sakowin Camp Safety

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

Calls on President Obama to Stop Civil Rights and Law Enforcement Abuses By Chelsea Hawkins and Sue Evans, Pyramid Communications Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault II, on November 30, 2016, issued a proclamation […]

Source: Nashville NC Chamber of Commerce.
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Don’t Miss Nashville’s Last “First Friday Coffee” of 2016!

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce invites local residents and public servants to join its members for a cup of coffee on the first Friday of each month. The final “First Friday Coffee” of the year is Friday, […]

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seal.
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NC Agritourism Farms Hosting Fun Holiday Activities

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

MONDAY, NOV. 21, 2016 By Annie Baggett, NCDA&CS Farms across the state are opening up to visitors for the holidays, offering choose-and-cut Christmas trees, winter hayrides, visits with Santa and other fun activities. “Agritourism is a […]

Students eating lunch in cafeteria. Source: Food and Nutrition Services, USDA.
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USDA Releases School Meals Application Prototype

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

New Web Application Designed to Save Time, Money By FNS Office of the Chief Communications Officer On November 30, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) introduced its first ever web-based […]

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Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored — December 1-4

November 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor This list covers events from the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond. In addition to the events below, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds is hosting […]

Los Angeles. Source: Fight for $15.
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**UPDATED** Hundreds Arrested as Strikes for $15, Union Rights Sweep America

November 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Nationwide Actions Mark Fourth Anniversary of Movement That’s Won $62 Billion in Raises Tens of Thousands Wage ‘Day of Disruption’ Following Election Defined by Frustration with Rigged Economy By Rob Duffey and Anna Susman, berlinrosen.com Police early […]

Afternoon Tea with Photographer Tammy Winkel is December 10, 2016.
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Afternoon Tea with Photographer Tammy Winkel is Dec. 10

November 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) is hosting their monthly Afternoon Tea on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 3-5pm. This month’s guest is Photographer Tammy Winkel. Tammy Winkel’s photography show will premier during this afternoon tea. Tammy will give a short talk […]

Charlotte NC facility. Source: Blue Sphere Corporation.
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Waste-to-BioGas Plant Starts Charlotte NC Operations

November 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Edited by Kay Whatley Blue Sphere Corporation, an international Independent Power Producer (IPP) announced November 23, 2016, that the Anaerobic Digestion facility that it has been developing in Charlotte, North Carolina, has received confirmation that Duke Energy […]

Betty Ray volunteering at the Zebulon House Valentine event, speaking with a resident. Photo: Kay Whatley, greyareanews.com
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Donors Gather Cheer for Zebulon House Residents

November 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Organizers in Zebulon, North Carolina, are making sure that assisted-living residents and seniors receive a bit of holiday cheer. On Saturday, December 3, 2016, volunteers will converge on Zebulon House with […]

Photo: Mitch Amiano
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Medieval Meets Modern at Carolina Renaissance Festival

November 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Mitch Amiano Just north of Charlotte lies a magical land of costumed characters and live entertainment on over 30 acres of former farmland in the town of Huntersville. Open in the Fall months from […]

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3 Homeopathic Products Recalled for Varying Belladonna Levels

November 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Products Containing Belladonna Extract Due to the Possibility of the Presence of Belladonna Alkaloids Released by Sushant Pradhan, Raritan Pharmaceuticals On November 24, 2016, Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a […]

Puzzles on greyareanews.com
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Puzzles Page: November 25, 2016

November 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 November 25 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

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Editorial: Peace and Thanks

November 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley This morning, as I pondered the upcoming holiday and the plight of displaced North Carolina residents, I opened Facebook to check for any new free Thanksgiving dinner announcements. Instead, I saw this Bible […]

The Grey Area News reporter in Shades of Grey
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Shades of Grey: Thanksgiving

November 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices people make, but […]

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NC Symposium Examines Human-Animal Health Connections

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

One Medicine Symposium Returns for 13th Year Dr. Anna Allen, NCDA&CS Emergency Programs Division Veterinarians, physicians and other health professionals will gather in Durham next month to learn more about the intersection of human and animal […]

Progression of Tree Mortality Map: 2014, 2015, and 2016 Surveys. Source: US Forest Service.
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New Aerial Survey Identifies 100 Million+ Dead Trees in California

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

On November 18, 2016, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the US Forest Service has identified an additional 36 million dead trees across California since its last aerial survey in May 2016. This […]

Source: Sabra Dipping Co., LLC., sabra.com.
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Some Sabra Hummus Products Recalled for Listeria

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Sabra Dipping Company Issues Voluntary Recall Of Certain Hummus Products Because Of Possible Health Risks By Ilya Welfeld, sabra.com On November 19, 2016, Sabra Dipping Co., LLC issued a voluntarily recall for certain hummus products made prior […]

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
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Hundreds Injured when Water Cannons Fired at Water Protectors

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jamie Henn, 350.org Hundreds of water protectors were injured at the Standing Rock encampments when law enforcement blasted them with water cannons in freezing temperatures the evening of Sunday, November 20, 2016. The attacks […]

Father Andre and Interstate Roofing representative. Source: Interstate Roofing, Denver CO.
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Denver Roofing Company Repairs Church, Plans Thanksgiving Dinner

November 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Interstate Roofing Gives Away a Roof to Area Church Coordinates a Day of Volunteers to Do Additional Repairs and Provide Thanksgiving Dinner for All in Need Interstate Roofing will be installing a brand new roof for the […]

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US Teens and Adults Equal in Belief in Higher Power

November 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Ed. Note: In November 2016, the Harris Poll released its findings on what US adults and teens believe. Below are their poll findings.   American Teens No Longer More Likely than Adults to Believe In […]

NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, was launched on November 19, 2016, on an Atlas V rocket form Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Source: Lockheed Martin.
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Lockheed Martin-built GOES-R Weather Satellite Launched

November 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

New Weather Satellite for NOAA to Greatly Improve Weather Forecasting and Warnings By Gary Napier, Lockheed Martin NOAA’s GOES-R weather satellite, built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), was successfully launched yesterday at 6:42pm (ET) from […]

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Statement by Acting US Attorney Bob Troyer Condeming Hate Crimes

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Acting US Attorney Bob Troyer released the following statement yesterday condemning hate crimes, promising vigorous prosecution when appropriate: “Hate crimes are not just crimes perpetrated against an individual victim.  They attack our entire community by […]

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How to Teach Children Kindness Toward Animals

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tips from the Animal Legal Defense Fund By Natalia Lima, ALDF.org Many children have a natural love for animals but a little extra education and nurturing can go a long way. Parents can play a […]

Puzzles on greyareanews.com
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Puzzles Page: November 18, 2016

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Click the link below to download the puzzles from this issue. 2016 November 18 — online puzzles PDF — from The Grey Area newspaper, www.greyareanews.com. Answer to the Cryptogram posted on next week’s puzzle page.  

The Grey Area News reporter in Shades of Grey
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Shades of Grey: Black Friday Shopping

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Some situations are viewed in black and white; right and wrong. Yet, many people think situations also have a grey area where solutions are not so easily discerned. This is not just about the choices people make, […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Thanksgiving

November 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

It’s the evening before Thanksgiving, and the butcher is just locking up when a man begins pounding on the shop door. “Please let me in,” the man yells desperately. “I forgot to buy a turkey, and my […]

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