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easy child
A poem for the people who held it all together and almost didn't make it They watch her All eyes on her The loud one the wild one the breaking-one the needing-one And I am I am the easy child The straight-A student The one who hands in homework on time shakes hands with teachers who smiles in family photos The one who laces up her sneakers and runs until it hurts until my legs scream until I am nothing but forward motion because if I stop if I stop They might see They might see the way my...
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Lucy Hughes, developed MarinaTex, a biodegradable plastic alternative made from fish waste and red algae. Her innovation won the 2019 UK James Dyson Award and gained recognition for its impact on sustainable materials. Despite growing up in London, I’ve always been drawn to the ocean. As a trained – and keen – marine conservation diver, I’ve spent countless hours beneath the surface, and it’s long been a source of inspiration, calm, and purpose.
The importance of a business plan
Business plans are often perceived as exclusive to corporations or limited companies, yet they hold immense value for sole traders and businesses looking to diversify or navigate new opportunities. A business plan provides: • Validation of business ideas: It serves as a tool to assess whether your business concept is viable. • Planning and strategy: You can create a comprehensive sales, marketing, and operations roadmap.
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Leah Boxell, Founder and CEO of Enablists. From Chaos to Enabling: Leah talks of her journey of resilience and empowerment Life shapes us through challenges, and my journey to founding Enablists has been anything but ordinary. Marked by adversity, resilience, and a deep desire to help others, I now dedicate my work to empowering businesses and individuals to navigate uncertainty and thrive. A Childhood of Hardship and Survival My story began with heartbreak.
Classic British Businesses that Stayed True to Their Family Heritage
Specsavers Grensen, Oslo. Photo: LarsMariusMatre / Wikipedia. Setting up a business is no easy task. You need to go through papers of tedious bureaucracy, and have to find qualified and cooperative employees to make the company thrive. Some owners have not looked far from home and populated their shop with family members instead. With a close-knit and harmonious environment, over the centuries, many businesses have become extremely successful.
10 Common Business Blogging Pitfalls to Avoid
Despite the rise of social media and influencer marketing, business blogging still remains one of the most powerful ways to increase the visibility of a business or company. According to Hubspot, B2B blogs receive 67% more leads than B2B sites with no blogs. However, there are some major mistakes that business blogs can make, especially when first starting out, that can create insurmountable odds against their future success if not addressed quickly with strategic action.
Summer Sips takes on local restaurants
Coming off of the great success of “Burger Week," Milledgeville Main Street and Visit Milledgeville have a new special that will be sure to get the attention of locals and college students alike to end the summer strong. “Summer Sips” is the month long drink celebration that has 13 entries from restaurants and drink spots around town. Whether you are craving a nutrition shake, a refreshing martini, or a little coffee pick me up, the submissions have all the bases covered.
Baldwin County School District holds back-to-school convocation
Guest speaker Keith L. Brown got teachers and staff of the Baldwin County School District pumped for the upcoming school year Tuesday morning. Brown, dubbed “Mr. I’M POSSIBLE,” was the keynote speaker at the school district’s back-to-school-convocation. He spoke about the challenges that Baldwin County faces each year, and how teachers have to have a great attitude and be intentional with their students in order to help foster a safe learning environment.
July 9 Poker Run to benefit The Depot
The historic Depot has plans for a facelift in the years to come. Dr. Amy Wright has been apart of the board of trustees of Georgia’s Old Capital Museum since 2007, but became the executive director in 2009. She has created tours and campaigns for Georgia’s Old Capital Museum over the years but her most recent campaign is the biggest one yet. Wright is planning a huge renovation of The Depot, located at Renaissance Park at Central State Hospital. Dyer Construction is handing the renovations.
Juneteenth celebration to be held at the Eatonton Plaza Arts Center
EATONTON, Ga. — Eatonton will mark Juneteenth with a celebration this weekend at The Plaza Arts Center. The event is being organized by Monique Chenae and Lux Beauty and Grooming Bar. It is slated from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The day’s activities will include a fashion show featuring Atlanta-based designer, Kraev Fashions, and a hair show showcasing the skills of Monique Chenae and the Lux Beauty and Grooming Bar. Awards will also be given to Eatonton community members.
Stribling firm wins Small Business of the Year
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce community members gathered Saturday in Georgia College’s Magnolia Ballroom for the annual chamber Gala. The gala is held to recognize the small businesses in Milledgeville and celebrate their accomplishments and their service to the community. The awards ceremony was held in person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sparta’s Amanda America Dickson gets her shot at the spotlight
Sparta’s Amanda America Dickson gets her shot at the spotlight Lucy Hughes Photo cutline: Sparta Ga. - More than 40 people filed into the Hancock County Youth Development center last week for a ceremony launching an endeavor that will bring a piece of area history to life. The event marked the signing of a contract between the City of Sparta and the four people who are going to bring the story of Amanda America Dickson to the performance stage.
Library summer reading returns to in-person programs
After a two-year break from in-person activities, the Mary Vinson Memorial Library is roaring back with a packed summer of reading and crafts open to the public. According to Director Dana Portwood, there are enough activities for children, teens and adults. No registration is necessary of this year’s summer reading program. Reading logs are available at the library and online at bibblib.beanstack.org. Several hundred reading logs have already been issued for this year’s program.
Taps Across America in Milledgeville to mark Memorial Day
The national effort known as the “Taps Across America” movement will mark Memorial Day again this year. The movement was started in 2020 by CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman, “Encouraging everyone to do Taps at 3 p.m on Memorial Day.” Area resident Larry Edwards heard about the story in 2020 and decided he wanted to start the tradition in his community. “All I need is a bugler and a place to do it,” he recalled thinking to himself.
Matthew Wiggins found guilty of murdering Comanchero bikie Darko Janceski
Matthew Paul Wiggins, 29, had pleaded not guilty in the NSW Supreme Court to murdering Darko Janceski, 32, and causing grievous bodily harm to his dad, Slobodan Janceski, six years ago. Darko Janceski had been working on a car outside his family’s Wollongong home in April 2012 when he was shot three times by a masked motorcyclist. When his father ran outside to find his dying son, he picked up a garden stake from the front yard and lunged at Wiggins, the Crown alleged.
Horses endure horrific journeys to slaughter
World Horse Welfare has revealed shocking new findings in its campaign against the suffering of horses transported to slaughter. The international charity describes how horses travelling across Europe to the slaughterhouse are enduring appalling conditions. On one European journey, horses were travelled 1,400 miles by road with only one rest stop. World Horse Welfare Field Officer Tony Evans found how much mental and physical strain the horses were put under.
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