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‘Intersectional, global work;’ hundreds gather for Lincoln anti-Trump May Day protest
Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Lincoln Capitol on May 1, International Workers Day to protest President Trump’s administration cuts to government agencies like Disabled Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Housing Program, Head Start and United States Agency for International Development. Workers Strike Back organized the protest.
Meet the Owners of Moondance Flower Farm - A Fresh Chapter in Bloom on the Old Mission Peninsula
Feel free to share this post... To view or leave comments on this story, click HERE. (Editor’s Note: Lindsay and Mark McLaughlin, co-owners of Moondance Flower Farm, introduce us to their “fresh” business here on the Old Mission Peninsula. In 2023, they moved here with their son, Levi, and farm dog, Panda, and bought Bruce and Terry Hooper’s farm at 2399 Kroupa Road. Born and raised Michiganders, they met at Albion College and named the farm after their wedding song – “Moondance” by Van Morrison.
‘Pretty disheartening:’ graduating UNL students intimidated by job market
As the academic year closes, graduating students are released into a variety of positions, such as employment, continued higher education or military service. Concerns about the job market are not new, but college students today face unique challenges in their journey to join the workforce.
RIA Federal Credit Union Marking 90th Anniversary with 90 Acts of Kindness
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 28, 2025) — RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its ninetieth birthday by giving a gift to the community — ninety acts of kindness, a series of altruistic acts including partnering with charities, donating time and energy to community groups, and taking part in positive activities to help people. “We truly believe in being a partner to the community, that’s where it all starts,” said Steve Ducey, Chief Experience Officer, RIA Federal Credit Union.
I spent thousands trying to identify the source of my pain – it turned out to be my Fender Telecaster
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Can inheritance expectations be met?
We’ve been working on our farm estate planning for a long time, but we keep hitting the same roadblock. Our land is worth $15 million. Our farming son expects to own the farm someday. My husband thinks our wills should let him buy out his two off-farm siblings at a 30% discount. Honestly, I’m not so sure. I understand the concerns, but at the same time, I feel like it’s up to me to advocate for our other two kids. They expect to be treated equally. How can we reconcile this?
Labour Poised To Stage A Comeback As Scottish Voters Shift Allegiance From The SNP
Labour is poised to stage a comeback north of the border as pollsters predict Scottish voters are set to shift allegiance after years of dominance by pro-independence SNP. The SNP, suffering from a bruised independence campaign and multiple scandals, is expected to lose ground to Labour – allowing the party to reclaim the seats that used to be ... Already a Barron's subscriber? Sign In
From perfunctory to profound: 4 self-evaluation questions that blew my mind
The McLaughlin 360 Evaluation: preparation (part one) Have you ever heard the expression, “The truth will set you free”? Well, it might. But before it sets you free, it’s probably going to piss you off. If you are seriously interested in self-improvement, you have to ask hard questions. And then listen! About a year ago, I embarked on a personal exercise to learn how to be a better leader and person. I began by asking for my own job review, a 360-degree evaluation.
How to Keep the Irish Whiskey Boom Going
Where Irish whiskey is mentioned, the term “renaissance” is never far behind. While it has experienced nearly two decades of growth in the U.S. market, it’s only in recent years that the breadth of modern distilleries and brands have begun to fill the shelves of bars and retailers across the country. But now in 2024, Irish whiskey faces an identity crisis.
Farmer asks how to unite a farm divided among multiple families
My parents left 1,200 acres divided equally between me and my two non-farming siblings. They left us zero options in their will. Fortunately, we all get along great. Both siblings want to keep the farm intact. That’s wonderful because we can’t afford to buy them out! But what do we do for the next generation? Our middle son farms with us. Our other two kids do not. Someday, our kids will own the land with their six cousins, who are far removed from the farm.
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What can be done to protect your farm if your heir passes away first?
Our friend’s son was tragically killed in an accident. It’s made us think about our situation. We’ve gifted our farming son and his wife 160 acres. We own our machinery together. He has discounted purchase options through our will and life insurance on us to buy out his siblings. It should work if everything goes according to plan. But what if he died today? He only has a basic will. Sounds crazy, but his death could almost be a bigger problem to the operation than ours! What can we do?
Post COVID, Every Insurer Needs Cloud Fluency
Mark McLaughlin, IBM // March 9, 2021 (Image source: Shutterstock.) COVID-19 continues to impact the insurance industry in a variety of ways—from employee issues to client service to financial outlook. Insurers are responding to the current public health crisis on multiple fronts—as claims payers, employers, and managers of capital. Each has its own distinct challenges, not just for the insurance industry, but for the economy and society at large.
Brand Ambassadors - The Last of a Dying Breed?
As a whiskey novice and young bartender I can remember sitting in the warmth of a wonderful Irish whiskey bar on a cold winter morning at around 9.30am, surrounded by 100 or so Irish Whiskeys which found their home in this 400 year old building.
Independent bottling in Irish whiskey – Part 1
The Independent Bottling category in Irish whiskey is vast, at times filled with controversy and ignorance on some parts, but there’s no doubt that it is through this practice that we have seen some Ireland’s very best whiskey releases. Mark McLaughlin will bring us on a journey over three pieces which will cover the significance of Independent Bottling to Irish whiskey as a whole.
Roger Stone touts his wares
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Putting bond to work for students
We’re excited to welcome 18,500 eager young minds to our school campuses when we open our doors Aug. 22 for the start of the 2018-19 academic year. It’s been a busy summer for Conejo Valley Unified, with everyone from our administrators to our maintenance supervisors and custodial teams working tirelessly to ensure our students are greeted with better learning environments and inviting campuses on the first day of school.
Mild, Calcium Catalysed Beckmann Rearrangements
A mild calcium catalysed Beckmann rearrangement has been realised, which forgoes the more traditional harsh reactions conditions associated with the transformation. The catalyst system is shown to be tolerant towards a wide variety of func-tional groups relevant to natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry and the synthetic utility of the reaction has also been investigated.
Despite big ideas, when it comes to transport not everything goes to plan
It has yet to receive its due regard from drivers, though, with its speed restricted to 50mph at the time of writing to allow the new road to bed in and numerous rubberneckers clogging up the lanes for the novelty of seeing the old road bridge from the west and the iconic iron rail bridge just that wee bit further away.
Death is certain. How you choose to die isn't.
“It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.” -Hermann Hesse, “Siddhartha” What does it mean to die with dignity? As a neurosurgeon who faces life and death decisions routinely, I ponder this question often. When a terminally ill person decides to choose death over suffering, we perhaps recognize the ensuing act as a dignified death.
Local vibrations: an overview of local government in Scotland
A seismic shift in governance took place in communities throughout Scotland earlier this year – but you may not have noticed if you were dazzled by the bright lights of Brexit and yet another general election. The council elections in May were supposed to be the last great barometer of Scottish public opinion before the next scheduled general election in 2020, but Theresa May had other plans.
The Playmobil Parliament
Mark McLaughlin argues that Brexit has handed the SNP a mandate for a second referendum, and says both sides need to recognise the crater-sized holes in their arguments this time around. On December 17th 1928, American con man George C Parker was convicted of fraud for the third time, and given a life sentence. He was incarcerated in New York’s Sing Sing prison, where he would die eight years later at the age of sixty six.
Best New Models Of The 2017 Chicago Auto Show
Every driver’s idea of what constitutes the “best” of a class of vehicles is different, as every driver sets different standards and looks for different qualities in their ride of choice. There are over 1,000 new vehicles from 36 manufacturers at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, including 40 debut models.
Boston’s Best Signature Cocktails
There are good bartenders and there are great bartenders, and Boston is fortunate to have more than its fair share of both. Men and women who mix not merely alcohol and syrup but also marry science with art staff some of Boston’s best and classiest watering holes. Whether they make use of rotovaps and centrifuges, infuse beverages with spices, or rely on standard ingredients which they combine in clever ways, they are responsible for some of the best drinks in the city.
Écosse: les producteurs de whisky profitent des effets du Brexit | Mark McLaughlin | Autres alcools
Le recul de la monnaie britannique - qui a perdu environ 9% face à l'euro et 15% face au dollar depuis le référendum du 23 juin - a rendu les exportations moins chères, donnant un coup de pouce non négligeable aux ventes de whisky qui se font à 90% hors du Royaume-Uni.
Council tax payers seeking to avoid the SNP's higher band hike face a Kafkaesque bureaucratic trap
I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Kilmarnock-born author Graeme Macrae Burnet last week as he discussed his Kafkaesque Booker Prize entry, His Bloody Project. As Killie’s own Josef K recounted the spiritual origins of his novel, not in the downtrodden crofts of the Scottish highlands but the post-communist cafes of Prague, I was reminded of my own very topical brush with Kafkaesque bureaucracy.
700-year-old declaration of Scottish independence recognised for international significance
A 700-year-old declaration of Scottish independence has been recognised by a world heritage body for its international significance. The Declaration of Arbroath, a letter from Scottish barons to the Pope in 1320 pledging their resistance to English rule, has been awarded special status in the Unesco Memory of The World Register.
Sierra sex siren: At Donner Pass sits Lola Montez Lake, named for one of history’s most provocative
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Lola Montez was without a doubt one of the most famous women to try her luck in the California gold rush. Lola, an internationally known, Irish-born dancer and stage actress who had previously shocked critics and audiences in Europe with risqué personal behavior and seductive performances, broke all the rules. She was beautiful, sexy and liberated, and therefore controversial amid the highly conservative social mores of the Victorian Age.
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