#davie florida food

[johnnyloueydelightsus]

Save this date! #Pancake Breakfast at St. Bonaventure Church

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Asian food is becoming more and more popular across Florida. An influx of chefs from the East, coupled with Americans’ love of exotic foods, has allowed these cuisines to thrive, and now there are some of the best Asian restaurants on the Eastern Seaboard just a short drive away from Davie, FL. Whether you’re looking for tangy and spicy Thai cuisine or some aromatic Indian curries, here are some of our favorite places you need to check out.

[ausetkmt]

Ga. islanders vow to keep fighting change favoring rich buyers

DARIEN, Ga. - Descendants of enslaved people living on a Georgia island vowed to keep fighting after county commissioners voted to double the maximum size of homes allowed in their tiny enclave.

Residents fear the move will accelerate the decline of one of the South’s few surviving Gullah-Geechee communities.

An aspect of the ordinance that residents take issue with is the fact that it erases a clause about protecting the island’s indigenous history.

During public meetings leading up to the vote, the zoning board proposed changes to the ordinance of lowering the newly allowed home size and removing talk of golf courses being added to the island.

Black residents of the Hogg Hummock community on Sapelo Island and their supporters packed a meeting of McIntosh County’s elected commissioners to oppose zoning changes that residents say favor wealthy buyers and will lead to tax increases that could pressure them to sell their land.

ISLAND’S HERITAGE

Gullah-Geechee communities like Hogg Hummock are scattered along the Southeast coast from North Carolina to Florida, where they have endured since their enslaved ancestors were freed by the Civil War. Scholars say these people long separated from the mainland retained much of their African heritage, from their unique dialect to skills and crafts such as cast-net fishing and weaving baskets.

Regardless, commissioners voted 3-2 to weaken zoning restrictions the county adopted nearly three decades ago with the stated intent to help Hogg Hummock’s 30 to 50 residents hold on to their land.

Yolanda Grovner, 54, of Atlanta said she has long planned to retire on land her father, an island native, owns in Hogg Hummock. She left the county courthouse Tuesday night wondering if that will ever happen.

“It’s going to be very, very difficult,” Grovner said. She added: “I think this is their way of pushing residents off the island.”

Hogg Hummock is one of just a few surviving communities in the South of people known as Gullah, or Geechee, in Georgia, whose ancestors worked island slave plantations.

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Fights with the local government are nothing new to residents and landowners. Dozens successfully appealed staggering property tax hikes in 2012, and residents spent years fighting the county in federal court for basic services such as firefighting equipment and trash collection before county officials settled last year.

“We’re still fighting all the time,” said Maurice Bailey, a Hogg Hummock native whose mother, Cornelia Bailey, was a celebrated storyteller and one of Sapelo Island’s most prominent voices before her death in 2017. “They’re not going to stop. The people moving in don’t respect us as people. They love our food, they love our culture. But they don’t love us.”

Merden Hall, who asked not to be on camera, has lived on Sapelo his whole life. He says he’s worried about the sizes of homes now allowed on the island.

“I’m not comfortable with this. They approved the 3,000 square feet, that’s the only thing I disapprove of, because that’s going to raise property taxes,” he said.

Hogg Hummock’s population has been shrinking in recent decades, and some families have sold their land to outsiders who built vacation homes. New construction has caused tension over how large those homes can be.

Commissioners on Tuesday raised the maximum size of a home in Hogg Hummock to 3,000 square feet of total enclosed space. The previous limit was 1,400 square feet of heated and air-conditioned space.

Commissioner Davis Poole, who supported loosening the size restriction, said it would allow “a modest home enabling a whole family to stay under one roof.”

“The commissioners are not out to destroy the Gullah-Geechee culture or erase the history of Sapelo,” Poole said. “We’re not out to make more money for the county.”

Commission Chairman David Stevens, who said he’s been visiting Sapelo Island since the 1980s, blamed Hogg Hummock’s changing landscape on native owners who sold their land.

“I don’t need anybody to lecture me on the culture of Sapelo Island,” Stevens said, adding: “If you don’t want these outsiders, if you don’t want these new homes being built ... don’t sell your land.”

County officials have argued that size restrictions based on heated and cooled spaced proved impossible to enforce. County attorney Adam Poppell said more than a dozen homes in Hogg Hummock appeared to violate the limits, and in some cases homeowners refused to open their doors to inspectors.

Hogg Hummock landowner Richard Banks equated that to the county letting lawbreakers make the rules.

“If everybody wants to exceed the speed limit, should we increase the speed limits for all the speeders?” Banks said.

Hogg Hummock residents said they were blindsided when the county unveiled its proposed zoning changes on Aug. 16. Commissioners in July had approved sweeping zoning changes throughout McIntosh County, but had left Hogg Hummock alone.

Commissioner Roger Lotson, the only Black member of the county commission, voted against the changes and warned his colleagues that he fears they will end up back in court for rushing them.

Two attorneys from the Southern Poverty Law Center sat in the front row. Attorney Anjana Joshi said they had “due process and equal protection concerns” about the way the zoning ordinance was amended.

“In our view, this was not done correctly,” said Joshi, who added: “We’re just getting started.”

Located about 60 miles south of Savannah, Sapelo Island remains separated from the mainland and reachable only by boat. Since 1976, the state of Georgia has owned most of its 30 square miles of largely unspoiled wilderness. Hogg Hummock, also known as Hog Hammock, sits on less than a square mile.

Hogg Hummock earned a place in 1996 on the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of the United States’ treasured historic sites. But for protections to preserve the community, residents depend on the local government in McIntosh County, where 65% of the 11,100 residents are white.

[nerdieforpedro]

Wednesday WIP

I was tagged by @wannab-urs @for-a-longlongtime and @pedroshotwifey so let's see if I can figure this game out... 🥸

Step one: Post Snippets of the fics you're working on (can be a summary if there's no snippet)

I picked my top five (yes five, I switch around a lot and have random ideas. This is Nerdie. 👀). Some of them I have mentioned before, I came back to them because my smut fairy 🧚‍♀️ came back thanks to @magpiepills and her Javier Pena being a whore (affectionately and very interested what happened with the pantyhose)

1. Two Hearts on the Ocean - Javi G x (Abigail) OFC

Abigail and Javier sipped their tea while chatting about the last movie and how both of them had fallen asleep. Expressing his displeasure at falling asleep during a Nicolas Cage movie, Abby confessed that she had fallen asleep during ‘Ghost Rider’ before and this was the first time she’d been awake through the whole movie so he shouldn’t feel bad. Javier told her that it was because he was here with her to keep her awake. She agreed that he was likely right.  They planned to re-watch ‘The Sorcerer's Apprentice’ another day and Javi walked her to her room after stopping off in the kitchen on the way to drop off the mugs. It felt like earlier in the day when he’d walked her to her hotel room though he wouldn’t be so far away this time. She gave him a peck on the cheek and said goodnight as Javier did the same.

2. Roc & Doc - Tim Rockford x (Doc) OFC

“I think you should send Tim a picture of yourself in your outfit. Show him what he’s missing out on by sitting at home in his boxers or sleeping in his office gazing lovingly at his murder board.” This elicited you to choke on your punch and put a hand to your chest.

“I-I- who is that fun for exactly?! What is wrong with everyone this week?!” Knocking back the rest of your drink and pouring yourself more, you’re holding onto the table to keep yourself upright. “First the damn notebook, a bone song, now I find out and meet…”

3. Diddle your Dieter to Disco - Dieter Bravo x plus size female reader

“There’s my Kit Kat. I was trying to entertain myself while waiting for you. I wanted to surprise you.” His face laid against your stomach, giving it a soft kiss as his hands roamed. You took the glitter and poured two quarter sized glops on his back to which he hissed at the sudden cold from your hands spread along his shoulder blades and down his spine, spreading the silver glitter slinging it onto his skin. Now in the different lights, the sparkles danced across his skin, Dieter moaned from your touch, digging his hands into your thighs as you continued to massage his back. “Fuck…yes baby. What are you putting back there?” He asked as one hand snaked under your skirt and squeezed one of your ass cheeks, he enjoyed his hand sinking into your plush skin. 

(Smut below the break - FYI)

4. Foul Play - Javier Pena x Aria Davis (plus size OFC)

Aria headed straight home after meeting Javier. It needed to be while his memory was fresh in her mind: His voice telling her he wants her, to grab her, hold her, bend her, mold her, mark her, whispering to her as he’s deep inside of her. His grin as he told her to undress. Maybe as she stood before him as he laid back on the bed, waiting for her to come to him. His moan from his first bites of his food. Could he make that same sound with her? His hands messy with the grease from the empanada. He had wiped them off but she could picture him licking them. His pink shirt and jeans clinging to his slim body from the humidity.

5. Florida Heat - Dave York x Santiago Garcia

Dave is aware that his moan is too loud. He should not be feeling it this much, he hated it and was trying to plan how to turn the tables of Santiago. To see him break apart before him as he was doing right now, in his hand were both of their throbbing shafts. He was certain if he could hold out a bit longer, Garcia would climax first. He could then use his recovery to overstimulate him. Pull his curls, toward him as he fingers Santi’s ass with lube, stretching him so he can prod his entrance with his cock and slowly…Dave felt it on his face first, a small splatter before the ropes landed on his chest and stomach. He was panting from the picture in his head of Santiago Garcia whining for him to fuck his round and full ass. One of them had climaxed. One of them relaxed. One of them was laughing.

Step two: put them in a poll and let people vote on which one you should work on

Step three: Every vote is one minute you put on a timer to work on that fic (ex. 15 votes =. 15 minutes of writing)

Also if you want to ask questions about any of my fics, myself comments and asks are wide open, like the thots. 😘

NPT: @maggiemayhemnj @lady-bess @legendary-pink-dot @morallyinept @undercoverpena @goodwithcheese @trulybetty @rhoorl @musings-of-a-rose @megamindsecretlair @soft-persephone @soft-girl-musings @saturn-rings-writes @ramblers-lets-get-ramblin @perotovar @agentjackdaniels @angelofsmalldeath-codeine @alltheglitterandtheroar @tinytinymenace @survivingandenduring @immarocketman @draculasfavoritewife @joelslegalwhre @anoverwhelmingdin @frenchiereading @javierpena-inatacvest @inept-the-magnificent @secretelephanttattoo @iamskyereads @connectioneverywhere @yourcoolauntie @alltheotps @pamasaur @fhatbhabie @heareball @laurfilijames @chronically-ghosted

[cherrygorilla]

Zack's Basic Info

As seems to be a recent theme with me, I really struggled coming up with faceclaims for Zack. I think Chosen Jacobs (first pic) is the one that feels the most right in my head, but I could see the others (Miles Brown, Noah Gray-Cabey and Jaden Smith) all working well in their own ways too. No one else seemed to be able to get that mischievous grin of his right lol.

Name: Zackary Ghalen Davis - his mom named him Ghalen, meaning calm in Ghanaian, because he was such an easy, quiet baby. But then he learned how to speak and she's never had a moment of peace since.

Nicknames: He pretty much solely goes by Zack. He'll occasionally get a (very cringeworthy) 'Zacky boy' from his dad, and, in the very few interactions he's had with Ethan, he's had 'Zack-attack'. But 99.9% of the time it's just Zack. 

Age: 14

Date of Birth: 30th of November

Zodiac: Sagittarius

Birthstone: Topaz

Nationality: American, Ghanaian and Greek

Sexuality: Straight

Birthplace: St Anthony's Hospital, St Petersburg, Florida

Current Residence: Pelican Drive South, St Petersburg, Florida

Occupation: Middle school student and a newspaper delivery boy

Talents/Skills: Karate, basketball, having insanely good aim (not used for many things thus far in life other than crushing at paper football games in class), never failing to make his friends (especially Bentley) laugh, packing away ungodly amounts of food (his portions are HUGE if he has any control over it), and knowing many, many random facts, mostly about dinosaurs

Birth Order: Middle of 3

Siblings: Jordin Nicole Davis (17) and Angelo Cameron Davis (9)

Parents: Jamal Dimitri Davis and Effia Morowa Davis 

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Height: 5' 10'' when he's fully grown, but 5' 4'' for now.

Race: African American

Eye Colour: Dark brown

Hair Colour: Dark brown

Glasses or Contact Lenses: Neither

Distinguishing Features: He's almost always got some sort of pen ink on his hands where he's scribbled something down he needed to remember, a weird little squishy lump of skin from where his stitches didn't heal properly after he fell off a skate ramp and took a gnarly chunk out of his knee, and a slightly chipped front tooth from that very same incident.

Mannerisms: Compulsively needs to fill silences with senseless ramblings, unbelievably loud snoring, cracks his knuckles at every available opportunity, and almost always stands with his hands in his pockets.

Health: He’s lactose-intolerant but he does not give a fuckkkkkk lmao - if anything, it just encourages him to eat more dairy. But besides that, nothing really, he's pretty healthy. His mom wouldn't hesitate to (lovingly) diagnose him as a lazy-ass though - and she'd probably pull him up on his terrible posture whilst she’s at it. 

Hobbies: Skateboarding, karate, picking arguments with Kona, binge watching horror movies, eating through entire family size bags of chips in one sitting, collecting random stickers (which he covers like 90% of his belongings with), and wasting all his allowance at the arcade.

Greatest Flaw (in their opinion): How argumentative he is. He has very strong opinions and is super strong-willed, which can be a good thing, but can also make things really difficult when he runs into someone who disagrees with him. He can take it really personally and get really fired up, even if it's not that big of a deal, just because it's hard to process other people's views. Sometimes he doesn't even care what it is he's arguing about; sometimes he just likes playing devil's advocate because he likes to debate with people. His mom always pulls him up on it though, because sometimes his enthusiasm for challenging others can come across as rude, which is never usually his intention. 

Best Quality (in their opinion): His passion. Even though it can land him in trouble sometimes, and brings out his biggest flaw, he is proud of how much he dedicates himself to the things he believes in. He never half-asses things he cares about, he'll put his all into it no matter what. And that extends to his relationships too - he'll stick by his friends through anything, and will defend them until he's blue in the face if he has to. He can be perceived as lazy because of how laidback he seems, and can be lazy when he wants to, but if he wants to do something, whether that's for himself, or for someone he cares about, he won't be able to focus on anything else until it's done.

Biggest Fear: Dying. One of his cousins died in their teens and the shockwave of grief it sent through his whole family really freaked him out. He wasn't necessarily super close with the guy, but he'd spent a fair amount of time with him at family gatherings growing up, so the abruptness of his death really shook him up and changed his whole perspective on life. He very much adopted that 'needs to live life to the fullest' mindset, which is probably why he can come across as a little overbearing and intense sometimes. And he can act rather impulsively, but he'd rather that be the case than living with regrets if that looming cloud of grief were to come and swallow him whole again. 

Hogwarts House: Gryffindor

Favourite Ice Cream Flavour: Rocky Road

Favourite Colour: Red

Favourite Number: 3 - one of the many reasons as to why the triceratops is his favourite dinosaur

Favourite Movies: Nightmare on Elm Street, The Karate Kid, or The War of The Worlds (yes, he and August geek out over it together, and yes, it's adorable)

Favourite Songs: You Should Be Dancing by the Bee Gees, School's Out by Alice Cooper, It's My Life by Bon Jovi, and One Love by Bob Marley

A place they want to visit: Egypt, he's got a real fascination with the Great Pyramids so he'd love to be able to see them in real life.

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

DID YOU HEAR THAT 'SHHHHHH'?! A Silenced Midlife by Lia Davis and L.A. Boruff is here!!

Universal: https://geni.us/ASilencedMidlife Read it #FREE with #KindleUnlimited!

Now the cat is out of the bag and pretty much everyone in Shipton Harbor knows about magic. What else can Ava do but silence them and keep them from telling the world?

Does it go exactly to plan? Pffft. Of course not.

About Lia

USA Today bestselling author Lia Davis spends most of her time writing racy romance and witty women's fiction, the majority of which takes place in fantasy worlds full of magic and mayhem. She prides herself on her ability to craft strong and sassy heroines, emotionally intelligent alpha heroes, and rich, expansive universes that readers want to visit again and again. She is the mastermind behind the bestselling Ashwood Falls Series and the co-author of the beloved Witching After Forty Series. She currently resides in Florida where she's working on her very own happily-ever-after with her supportive husband and spends her free time doting on a pack of feisty felines and her loving family.  

About LA

LA (Lainie) Boruff lives in East Tennessee with her husband, three children, and an ever growing number of cats. She loves reading, watching TV, and procrastinating by browsing Facebook. LA’s passions include vampires, food, and listening to heavy metal music. She once won a Harry Potter trivia contest based on the books and lost one based on the movies. She has two bands on her bucket list that she still hasn’t seen: AC/DC and Alice Cooper. Feel free to send tickets.

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[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Matt Davies :: Newsday Opinion

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

July 26, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

Yesterday a team of international researchers confirmed that human-caused climate change is driving the life-threatening heat waves in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. has broken more than 2,000 high temperature records in the past month, and it looks like July will be the hottest month on Earth since scientists have kept records. 

Another study published yesterday warns that the Atlantic currents that transport warm water from the tropics north are in danger of collapsing as early as 2025 and as late as 2095, with a central estimate of 2050. As Arctic ice melts, the cold water that sinks and pulls the current northward is warming, slowing the mechanism that moves the currents. The collapse of that system would disrupt rain patterns in India, South America, and West Africa, endangering the food supplies for billions of people. It would also raise sea levels on the North American east coast and create storms and colder temperatures in Europe.

On Sunday and Monday, the ocean water off the tip of Florida reached temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius), the same temperature as an average hot tub. According to the Coral Restoration Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Florida’s Key Largo that works to protect coral reefs, the hot water has created “a severe and urgent crisis,” with mortality up to 100%. The Mediterranean Sea also hit a record high this week, reaching 83.1 degrees Fahrenheit (28.4 Celsius).

An op-ed by David Wallace-Wells in the New York Times today noted that more land burned in Quebec in June than in the previous 20 years combined; across Canada, more than 25 million acres burned. And most of Canada’s fire season is still ahead. 

Professor Ian Lowe of Australia’s Griffith University told The Guardian that he recalled reading the 1985 report that identified the link between greenhouse gasses and climate change, and worked to draw public attention to it. “Now all the projected changes are happening,” he said. “I reflect on how much needless environmental damage and human suffering will result from the work of those politicians, business leaders and public figures who have prevented concerted action. History will judge them very harshly.”

Former vice president Mike Pence, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, today unveiled his economic proposal. It calls for eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency and the Biden administration’s incentives designed to address climate change. 

In that, he is in line with Republican lawmakers. Earlier this month, Mike Magner in Roll Call noted that at least four of the bills released so far by the House Appropriations Committee for 2024 include cutting funding to address climate change that Congress appropriated in the Inflation Reduction Act. Project 2025, which has provided the blueprint for a Trump presidency, says “the Biden Administration’s climate fanaticism will need a whole-of-government unwinding,” and calls for more use of fossil fuels. 

A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Columbia University says that court cases related to climate change have more than doubled in five years. Thirty-four of the 2,180 lawsuits have been brought forward on behalf of children, teens, and young adults.  

And therein lies a huge problem for today’s Republican Party. A recent poll of young voters shows they care deeply about gun violence, economic inequality, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change. All of those issues are only becoming more prominent. 

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[brookston]

Holidays 6.3

Holidays

Air Force Academy Day (US)

American Space Walk Day

Bi-Pride Day

Casey at the Bat Day

Chimborazo Day (Ecuador)

Confederate Memorial Day (KY, LA, TN)

Defend Our Monuments Day of Action

Dr. Charles Drew Day

Economist Day (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

European Bicycle Day

Impersonate Authority Day

Insect Repellent Awareness Day

Intern Appreciation Day

Jack Jouett Day (Virginia)

Jefferson Davis Day (Florida)

Līgo (Latvia)

London Bridge Attack Day

Love Conquers All Day

Mabo Day (Australia)

Martyrs’ Day (Uganda)

McLovin Day

Mighty Casey Day

National Carl Day

National Itch Day

National Simp Day

Ni Una Menos Day (Argentina)

Opium Suppression Movement Day (Taiwan)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pull Your Pants Up Day

Randouler Remembrance Day (Abeldane Empire)

Repeat Day

Repeat Day

Robocop Day (Detroit)

Shab e-Barat (Night of Records; Bangladesh)

Shuffle Day

World Bicycle Day

Wonder Woman Day

World Clubfoot Day

World Laksa Day

Zoot Suit Riots Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Sommelier Day

National Chocolate Macaroon Day

National Egg Day

National Stuffed Shrimp Scholars Day

World Cider Day

1st Saturday in June

The Big Lunch (UK) [1st Saturday]

Butterfly Education & Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

Dare Day (North Carolina) [1st Saturday]

Do-Dah Parade (Kalamazoo, Michigan) [1st Saturday]

Drawing Day [1st Saturday]

Eel Festival (Jyllinge, Denmark) [1st Saturday]

International Lolita Day [1st Saturday]

International Table Top Day [1st Saturday]

International Ungulate Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

Nametag Day [1st Saturday]

National Black Bear Day [1st Saturday]

National Bowls Day (Canada) [1st Saturday]

National Bubbly Day [1st Saturday]

National Cheer Coach Day [1st Saturday]

National Cherry Pit Spitting Day [1st Saturday]

National Family Recreation Day [1st Saturday]

National Health & Fitness Day (Canada) [1st Saturday]

National Learn to Row Day [1st Saturday]

National Pineapple Day [1st Saturday]

National Play Outside Day [1st Saturday of Every Month]

National Prairie Day [1st Saturday]

National Trails Day [1st Saturday]

National Virginia Diverse Business Networking Saturday (Virginia) [1st Saturday]

Pencil Day [1st Saturday]

Quail Day (French Republic)

Satyr's Day (Silenus, Greek God of Beer Buddies and Drinking Companions) [1st Saturday of Each Month]

Turtle Races Day [1st Saturday]

Wicket World of Croquet (Indianapolis, Indiana) [First Saturday]

Independence Days

Kingdom of Sedang (Declared; 1888) [unrecognized]

Silofais (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Vyomania (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Bellona’s Day (Pagan)

Broken Dolls Day (Buddhist; Japan)

Callynteria (Day of Atonement & Cleaning of Athena’s Temple; Ancient Greece)

Cecillius (Christian; Saint)

Charles Lwanga and Companions (Roman Catholic Church)

Clotilde (Christian; Saint)

Dragon Boat Festival (a.k.a. Duanwu Jie Festival / 端午节; China) [5th Day of 5th Lunar Month]

Drink Like a Pirate Day (Pastafarian)

Festival of Bellona (Old Roman Goddess of War)

Festival of Cataclysmos (Cyprus)

Festival of Gaphi Mahso (Ayahuasca)

Full Moon [6th of the Year] (a.k.a. ... 

Blooming Moon (Traditional)

Cold Moon (South Africa)

Dyad Moon (England, Wicca)

Festival of Goodwill, Festival of Christ & Humanity [Full Moon between 5.20-6.20] 

Green Corn Moon (Cherokee)

Hatching Moon (Traditional)

Honey Moon (Traditional)

Horse Moon (Celtic)

Hot Moon (Alternate)

Lotus Moon (China)

Mead Moon (Traditional)

Planting Moon (Neo-Pagan)

Poson Full Moon Poya Day (Sri Lanka)

Rose Moon (Alternate, Colonial, North America)

Ryan Moran Day [1st FM in June]

Southern Hemisphere: Cold, Long Night’s, Oak

Strawberry Moon (Amer. Indian, Traditional)

Windy Moon (Choctaw)

World Invocation Day (a.k.a. Gemini Full Moon Festival)

Genesius (Christian; Saint)

Hildebrand (Positivist; Saint)

Kevin of Glendalough (a.k.a. Coemgen or Keivin; Christian; Saint)

Lifard (Christian; Saint)

Mushroom Sauce Day (Pastafarian)

Ovidius (Christian; Saint)

Pharmakos (Festival for Ancient Greek Goddess Charila)

Raoul Dufy (Artology)

Robbie (Muppetism)

Smurf Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Visakha Bucha Day (Buddha Day; Thailand)

Vladimirskaya (Russian Orthodox)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [32 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Bataan (Film; 1943)

Beginners (Film; 2011)

Believe It or Else (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Big (Film; 1988)

Cinderella Man (Film; 2005)

Deep Purple in Rock, by Deep Purple (Album; 1970)

Dragnet (Radio Series; 1949)

Empty Sky, by Elton John (Album; 1969)

Entourage (TV Series; 2015)

Exodus, by Bob Marley & The Wailers (Album; 1977)

Layer Cake (Film; 2005)

Lickety-Splat (WB LT Cartoon; 1961)

Light My Fire, by The Doors (Song; 1967)

Lords of Dogtown (Film; 2005)

Nosferatu (Film; 1929)

Phantom of the Open (Film; 2022)

Polar Pals (WB LT Cartoon; 1939)

The Princess and the Goblin (Animated Film; 1994)

The Return of Martin Guerre (Film; 1983)

Scorpius, by John Gardner (James Bond Novel; 1988)

Shenandoah (Film; 1965)

Six Feet Under (TV Series; 2001)

Succession (TV Series; 2018)

Take It Easy, by The Eagles (Song; 1972)

The Turbo Charged Pre;ude for 2 Fat 2 Furious (Short Film; 2003) [F&F]

The Untouchables (Film; 1987)

Utopia (Intellivision video game; 1982)

War Games (Film; 1983)

Wu-Tang Forever, by The Wu-Tang Clan (Album; 1997)

X-Men: First Class (Film; 2011)

Today’s Name Days

Hildburg, Karl, Silvia (Austria)

Drago, Karlo (Croatia)

Tamara (Czech Republic)

Erasmus (Denmark)

Jolanta, Kanni, Kannike, Viola (Estonia)

Orvokki, Viola (Finland)

Kévin (France)

Hildburg, Karl, Karoline, Silvia (Germany)

Ieria, Ypatia (Greece)

Klotild (Hungary)

Carlo Lwanga, Clotilde, Olivia, Olivana, Oliviana, Oliviera, Olivera, Ovidio, Viera (Italy)

Dailis, Ineta, Inta, Intra, Jūnijs (Latvia)

Dovilė, Klotilda, Tautkantas (Lithuania)

Rakel, Rasmus (Norway)

Cecyliusz, Ferdynand, Klotylda, Konstantyn, Laurencjusz, Laurentyn, Laurentyna, Leszek, Paula, Tamara, Wawrzyniec (Poland)

Claudie, Dionisie, Ipatie, Luchilian, Paul (România)

Karolína (Slovakia)

Carlos, Clotilde, Kevin (Spain)

Gudmar, Ingemar (Sweden)

Pauline (Ukraine)

Chloe, Clotilda, Keven, Kevin, Kevina, Kevon (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 154 of 2024; 211 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 22 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 20 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ding-Si), Day 16 (Red-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 14 Sivan 5783

Islamic: 14 Dhu al-Qada 1444

J Cal: 4 Sol; Foursday [4 of 30]

Julian: 21 May 2023

Moon: 100%: Full Moon

Positivist: 14 St. Paul (6th Month) [Hildebrand]

Runic Half Month: Odal (Home, Possession) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 75 of 90)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 13 of 32)

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Holidays 8.17

Holidays

Archeology Day

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Balloon Airmail Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Cartoon Day

Cat Nights Commence (Ireland)

Coats’ Disease Awareness Day

Congressional Startup Day

Davy Crockett Day

Day of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense Agencies Employees (Tajikistan)

Discovery Day (Yukon Territories, Canada)

817 Day

Engineer’s Day (Colombia)

Flag Day (Bolivia)

International Sheet Music Day

Jade Day

Lois Lane Day

Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica, Rastafari)

National Abel Day

National David Day

National Engineers’ Day (Colombia)

National I Love My Feet Day

National Marilyn Day

National Massachusetts Day

National Meaning of "Is" Day

National Model Aviation Day

National Nonprofit Day

National No. 2 Pencil Day

National Termite Protection Day

National Thrift Shop Day

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj, India)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pike Place Market Day

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

Railway Employees Day (Tajikistan)

San Martin Day (Argentina)

World Myocarditis Day

World Pedestrian Day

Wrench Day

Yellow Toadflax Day (a.k.a. Great Toadflax)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Beer Book Day

Burgers to Beat MS Day (Canada)

Buttered Popcorn Day

Drink Coffee at the Office from a Sippy Cup Day

National Pineapple Juice Day

National Vanilla Custard Day

World Eggplant Day

Independence & Related Days

Gabon (from France, 1960)

Indonesia (from Japan, 1945)

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

3rd Saturday in August

Bookstore Romance Day [3rd Saturday]

Break the Monotony Day [3rd Saturday]

Brothers & Sisters’ Day (Ohio) [3rd Saturday]

Chef’s Appreciation Day [3rd Saturday]

Clear the Shelters Day [3rd Saturday]

Hartjesdagen (Day of Hearts; Amsterdam/Haarlem, Netherlands) [Modern 3-day holiday begins 3rd Saturday]

International Geocaching Day [3rd Saturday]

International Homeless Animals Day [3rd Saturday]

International Restaurant Day [3rd Saturday] (also Feb, May & Nov)

National Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Sandcastle & Sculpture Day (Nantucket, Massachusetts) [3rd Saturday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sentimental Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Steak Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

World Anthotype Day [3rd Saturday]

World Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 17 (2nd Full Week of August)

Children’s Book Week (Australia) [thru 8.23]

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Week (thru 9.5)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain; thru 8.25) [1st Saturday after 8.15 + 9 Days]

Festivals Beginning August 17, 2024

Afro Nation Detroit (Detroit, Michigan) [thru 8.18]

Assyrian Food Festival (San Jose, California) [thru 8.18]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Wilmington, Delaware)

Big Mouth Bluegrass Festival (Pelham, Tennessee) [thru 8.18]

Bloemencorso Leersum [Leersum Flower Parade] (Leersum, Netherlands) [thru 8.18]

Bounty of Yamhill County (Yamhill County, Oregon) [thru 8.18]

Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet (Bristol, Rhode Island)

Dessert Wars (Jacksonville, Florida)

Eastern's Bayside Blues and Wine Festival (Baltimore, Maryland)

Eastmont Tomato Festival (Shawsville, Virginia)

Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival (Fairborn, Ohio) [thru 8.18]

Food Truck Festival (Anoka, Minnesota)

Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5k (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain) [thru 8.25]

Henley-on-Todd Regatta (Alice Springs, Australia)

Lemon Festival (Chula Vista, California)

Manitou Springs Heritage Brew Festival (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

Michigan Renaissance Festival (Holly, Michigan) [thru 9.29]

Milford Oyster Festival (Milford, Connecticut)

Minnesota Renaissance Festival (Shakopee, Minnesota) [thru 9.29]

Mountaineer Brewfest at Heritage Port (Wheeling, West Virginia)

New York Renaissance Faire (Tuxedo, New York) [thru 10.6]

Norwegian International Film Festival (Haugesund, Norway) [thru 8.23]

The National Lentil Festival (Pullman, Washington)

PastyFest (Calumet, Michigan)

Peach Festival (Lafayette, Colorado)

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Manheim, Pennsylvania) [thru 10.27]

Red White and Brew BBQ and Seafood Festival (Poughkeepsie, New York)

Reggae on the Mountain (Topanga, California)

Rhubarb Frenzy At Winehaven (Chisago City, Minnesota) [thru 8.18]

Sacramento Banana Festival (Sacramento, California) [thru 8.18]

Surf & Turf Seafood Festival (Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey) [thru 8.18]

Taste of Chicago Pullman Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Tomato & Vine Festival (Fairfield, California) [thru 8.18]

Truckfest (Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Great Britain) [thru 8.18]

UniCon [Baltic Comic Con] (Riga, Latvia) [thru 8.18]

Winter Park Uncorked Wine Festival (Winter Park, Colorado)

World Brewing Congress (Minneapolis, Minnesota) [thru 8.20]

Zoo Brew (Brookfield, Illinois)

Feast Days

Agostino Carracci (Artology)

Carlos Cruz-Diez (Artology)

Cat Nights begin (Ancient Ireland)

Clare of Montefalco (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Sacred Grove (Pagan)

Ethelred (Christian; Saint)

Eusebius, pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Festival of Diana (Ancient Rome)

Francesco Albani (Artology)

Gnocchi Gnawing Day (Pastafarian)

Herta Müller (Writerism)

Hyacinth of Poland (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Jacques Sempé (Artology)

Jeanne Delanoue (Christian; Saint)

Jonathan Franzen (Writerism)

Lacaille (Positivist; Saint)

Larry Rivers (Artology)

Liberatus, and Six Monks (Christian; Martyrs)

Marcus Garvey Day (Rastafari) [Jamaica]

Maeldiun & the Queen of the Land of Women (Celtic Book of Days)

Mamas (Christian; Martyr)

Odin’s Ordeal begins (Norse) [thru 25th]

Portunalia (a.k.a. Portunus; Festival of Keys; Ancient Rome)

Portunes (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church)

Sharon Mitchell Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Ted Hughes (Writerism)

V.S. Naipaul (Writerism)

Walter (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 229 [50 of 72]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

After Lorca, by Jack Spicer (Poetry; 1957)

Animal Farm, by George Orwell (Novel; 1946)

Bloody Kisses, by Type O Negative (Album; 1993)

Chili Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Cruel to Be Kind, by Nick Lowe (Song; 1979)

Disenchantment (Animated TV Series; 2018)

Ducking the Devil (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

Dust, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2013)

Enter the Dragon (Film; 1973)

Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk (Novel; 1996)

Franks Wild Years, by Tom Wait (Album; 1987)

Godiva, by Ludwig Roselius (Opera; 1933)

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1876) [Ring of the Nibelung #4]

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Song; 1992)

Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis (Album; 1959)

Luxo, Jr. (Pixar Cartoon; 1986)

The Merry Old Soul (WB MM Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Film; 1979)

My Blue Heaven (Film; 1990)

Neighbors (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1935)

ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)

The Petty Girl (Film; 1950)

Phineas & Ferb (Animated TV Series; 2007)

Rat Race (Film; 2001)

Roots: The Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley (Novel; 1976)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)

Soul Train (Music Variety TV Series; 1970)

Superbad (Film; 2007)

Taking Care of Business (Film; 1990)

The Theory and Practice of Brewing, by Michael Combrune (Beer Book; 1762)

Tiger Rag, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

Tulips & Chimneys, by e.e.cummings (Poetry; 1923)

Wild at Heart (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Austria)

Hijacint, Klara, Liberat, Miron, Natalija (Croatia)

Petra (Czech Republic)

Anastatius (Denmark)

Saamo, Saamu, Saamuel (Estonia)

Venni, Verneri (Finland)

Hyacinthe (France)

Clara, Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Germany)

Lefkothea, Miron, Straton (Greece)

Jácint (Hungary)

Giacinto (Italy)

Anaida, Drosmis, Oļegs, Vilibalds, Vineta (Latvia)

Hiacintas, Laisvydas, Mažvilė (Lithuania)

Verner, Wenche (Norway)

Anastazja, Angelika, Anita, Bertram, Eliza, Jacek, Jaczewoj, Joanna, Julianna, Liberat, Miron, Żanna, Zawisza (Poland)

Darya (Russia)

Milica (Slovakia)

Beatriz, Eusebio, Jacinto (Spain)

Valter, Verner (Sweden)

Hyacinth, Jachinth, Jacinda, Magnolia, Pansy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 230 of 2024; 136 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 33 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 14 (Guy-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Av 5784

Islamic: 11 Safar 1446

J Cal: 20 Purple; Sixday [20 of 30]

Julian: 4 August 2024

Moon: 94%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 5 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Lacaille]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 59 of 94)

Week: 2nd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Leo (Day 27 of 31)

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39th Annual Art in the Park Festival promises to be the Best Ever

The Hernando County Fine Arts Council is excited to announce the 39th Annual Art in the Park. This year’s festival promises to be the best ever, taking place on March 9 from 10 am to 5 pm and March 10 from 10 am to 4 pm at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, Florida. Art in the Park is a cherished annual celebration of fine art, craftsmanship, and community, offering a unique gathering for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. This event showcases a broad spectrum of artistic works and mediums in the serene and natural beauty of Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Lane in Brooksville, Florida, surrounded by majestic oak trees. Entry is complimentary, with a suggested $5 parking donation to directly benefit the Hernando County arts community. Explore Fine Arts and Crafts from 20 States at Art in the Park "We're thrilled to announce our most diverse lineup yet, featuring fine artists and artisans hailing from an impressive 20 states. Alongside new entertainment, the beloved Children's Experience Area, interactive art installations & live demonstrations, food trucks, and much more, Art in the Park promises a weekend-long celebration of creativity. Hernando County's flourishing art scene is a testament to the vibrant community we serve, and we are proud to highlight this unprecedented growth," says Allisa Babor, Chair of the Hernando County Fine Arts Council. Now in its 39th year, Art in the Park continues to attract a wide audience, drawing over 6,000 attendees from Hernando County and beyond, fostering a spirit of community and artistic appreciation in a welcoming environment. You can meet artists from across the U.S. at Art in the Park March 9-10 in Brooksville. Meet Artists from across the U.S. at the 39th Annual Art in the Park March 9-10 Fine arts exhibitors travel from all over the United States to exhibit their works of art with our community. You will find jaw-dropping paintings, ceramics, fiber art, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and more. Meet these fine artisans at their booths. Some are working while the show is going on and others are happy to discuss their creations, techniques, and your needs when you stop by. This is an event to help you enjoy the arts of Hernando County and beyond! It has a relaxed, open vibe that encourages communication and interaction. There will also be two days of stage entertainment, several interactive art installations, and live art demonstrations - including chalk art with Hilary Frambes, a community art mural with Nancy Barry, and live flameworking demonstrations by senOiH Glass. Entertainment featuring Performing Arts is Part of the Fun Art in the Park creates a unique opportunity for artists, collectors, and art lovers alike by bringing together many art forms to entertain all ages all weekend long. Weekend-long festivities include engaging musical performances, dancing, interactive performances, art installations, participatory art, and live art demonstrations from a diverse selection of musicians and artists. The entire park is transported into an art encampment, with live music, stage performances, 100+ fine arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, art installations, live art demonstrations, and more. 2024 Main Stage Entertainment Schedule Saturday, March 9, 2024Main Stage Entertainment 10 AM - 12 PM: Davy Daniels12 PM - 1:30 PM: Serious JuJu Show3:30 PM - 4 PM: Keemba on the Drums Live Art Demonstrations All day: Chalk art mural by Hilary Frambes1:30 - 2 pm: Live flameworking & wine glass demo by senOiH Glass SenOiH live glass working demonstrations will be held on March 9 and 10. Sunday, March 10, 2024Main Stage Entertainment 10 - 11:30 am: Chris Korbus12 - 1:30 pm: Dino Danger2 - 3:30 pm: Joseph Hudoklin Live music is held throughout the park, adding to the lively atmosphere. Sunday Live Art Demonstrations 12:30 - 2 pm: Interactive puzzle mural with Wall Yak Puzzle1:30 - 2 pm: Community painting activity with Nancy Barry1:30 - 2 pm: Live flameworking & wine glass demo by senOiH Glass ⭐ - Live Art Demonstrations and Art Installations will be marked with a gold star on the vendor map! Children’s Experience Area 2024 Schedule of Events The Children’s Experience offers a child-sized Art in the Park art festival for children. Located adjacent to the main portion of Art in the Park, the goal of The Children’s Experience is to encourage children’s creativity through hands-on art activities beyond coloring sheets. In addition to free, interactive art activities, the Children’s Experience Area also provides two days of family-friendly stage entertainment! Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:30 - 11 am: Suzuki Strings11 am - 12 pm: Above Reproach12 - 12:30 pm: Stephanie Barnett Sager1 - 1:30 pm: Funtastic Gymnastics1:30 - 2:30 pm: Stir Up The Gift2:30 - 3 pm: Stage West3:30 - 4:30 pm: Rhythm And Sole Tap Ensemble There is an entire kid-sized Art in the Park within the Festival! Sunday, March 10, 2024 12 - 1 pm: Stir Up The Gift1:30 - 2 pm: Tony the Balloonguy2 - 3 pm: Profound Revelations Studio3 - 3:30 pm: Rhythm And Movement3:30 - 4 pm: **Finale** Keemba Da Percussionist The Student Art Show Each year, a large tent is infused with youthful creations from local students. The Student Art Show at Art in the Park always gives me hope for the future. This exhibit features the works of Hernando County students from public, private, and home schools, including Elementary, Middle, High School, and AP/College. Hernando County students enter their best art in the Student Art Show. Awards are given in each age category. Prizes are awarded for the best works in each age category, as well as for Sculpture media. The young artists of Hernando County are sure to surprise you! Volunteers Make Art in the Park Happen! Art in the Park is a major fundraiser to support the arts in Hernando County, and volunteers make that possible. Whether you have a couple of hours you can spare or feel like devoting the whole weekend to making things run smoothly, Art in the Park volunteers are needed. Volunteers to help us with Hospitality, Parking, Entertainment, Art Installations, Event Set Up / Clean Up, and more. With 38 years of experience putting on this event, the volunteer duties are well organized, which makes it easier to fulfill your commitment. Click here to review the available volunteer slots and sign up to get involved with Hernando County's largest arts event! The Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with you. Some of 2023's Art in the Park volunteers. It's a good gig. To learn more about Art in the Park or to volunteer with us, please visit www.AITPhernando.com or email artinthepark@hernandoarts.org. All images courtesy of Art in the Park and the Hernando County Fine Arts Council. Read the full article

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NPC LIST

Aiden Mertz - Quarterback for the Florida Gators - Older Brother of AJ Mertz - 27 - FC: Diego Barrueco

Aiden is going to college in Florida on a football scholarship. He’s a fairly famous person and is well-loved by his parents. Because he was ‘normal’ and a good athlete, their parents usually let AJ fall to the wayside and didn’t often care for her. He is cruel and rough with her, and doesn’t care if he hurts her. He is the reason she got kicked out of her house.

Arkadiusz Wyrzykowski - Business Associate of Gregory Chadwick - Married To Justyna Wyrzykowski - 29 - FC: Kristof Pituk

Arkadiusz is a business associate of Gregory’s, as they work for the same organization. The pair were on a three year long mission in Poland to replace a politician with a choice pick from their organization’s lead, pretending to be married. They rarely got along when not in public, and Justyna pretended to be a maid at the estate they were planted at so she could still be around her then boyfriend. Arkadiusz and Gregory do not often see eye to eye, and now Gregory would prefer not to see him at all. Arkadiusz did not help his mental health for several reasons.

Carol McCormick - Mother of Kevin, Kenny, and Karen McCormick - Ex-Wife To Stuart McCormick - 46 - FC: Jamie Lee Curtis

Carol McCormick became the sole parent to their kids when Stuart was arrested four years previous. Karen was the only one of their children that still lived at home, but the house became different once he was gone. Carol maintains that she was the abused one, when she was just as much at fault as her ex-husband. She served him divorce papers after he went to prison, and the proceedings gave her her divorce and custody of Karen. She is somewhat close with Kevin and his kids,. A mouse of a man started dating her, only to give her an STD and leave when she started showing terminal symptoms. Kevin and Karen have been caring for her, though Karen only does it out of obligation to her brother.

Charlotte Chadwick - Wife of Jameson Chadwick - Mother of Gregory Chadwick - 47 - FC: Cate Blanchett

Charlotte always has to be the best at everything that she does, and has passed this on to her son in the form of making him a perfectionist. She is very controlling of her son, and has to make sure that he is the absolute best. Very often, her and her husband fight, because she is close with Mole’s mother. Their abuse stretches to Gregory, as well. Wine is her drink of choice, and Gregory is convinced she doesn’t drink anything else. She prefers Mole to her son, and refuses to accept that he is gay. Instead of trying to hook Gregory up with a Good Girl, she keeps trying to hook Mole up.

Christie McCormick - Wife of Kevin McCormick - Mother of Gil and Fauna McCormick - 29 - FC: Debi Mazar

Christie is Kevin’s wife, as she made herself “homeless” in order to avoid being served the divorce papers. She stays with her parents when not harassing Kevin and their children, and is waiting for the day he lays hands on her. She will physically and verbally abuse their children and has hit Kevin on more than one occasion. She has made false reports to CPS in hopes of getting the kids taken away from their good home and put into hers so she can “do God’s work” and end them. Kevin despises her.

Crofton Banks - Father of Pete Thelman - Ex-Boyfriend to Lily - 54 - FC: Lane Davies

Crofton is Pete’s father, and Lily’s ex-boyfriend. She was pregnant at 18, he was 24, and Crofton stayed with her and Pete until Pete was 3. He then couldn’t take lying to his family about why he wasn’t willing to marry Lily. He fled one night without a word, took a plane to New York, and never looked back. He left them with money for rent the next month, and to cover food and other expenses. He is a trust fund baby and never worked because he had to, but because he wanted to. He met his current fiancé while doing contracting for the mechanic he worked for.

Dennis Kennedy - Ghost; Lover to Arthur - Died in 2019 - 57 - FC: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Dennis died of a brain aneurism at the age of 57, with no family in South Park and nobody to take care of his end-of-life expenses, he was taken care of by Father Maxi. He paid funeral costs and performed his funeral himself. Now, Dennis roams the graveyard, and has formed a very strong emotional relationship with Arthur, both in his proper timeline and in the current one he finds himself in. He’s usually in the graveyard, and so is Arthur, so they can spend time together. 

Filmore Anderson- Homoflexible Biromantic Polygamous Cis Male - 20 - FC: Aaron Bernards

With his familial ties to Rosie O’Donnel, Filmore managed to become something of a child actor. He worked in Hollywood, moving with his family, from first to eighth grade, and then moved back to South Park. His father was involvedin a scandal that killed his acting career. However, he wanted to stay in entertainment, and chose to be a Youtuber through the rest of school. He continues to do that and his music work on the side.

Jameson Chadwick - Husband to Charlotte - Father of Gregory Chadwick - 49 - FC: Daniel Craig

Jameson is a hard man to get along with. He is very business oriented and will not accept failure. His beliefs have also transferred to his son in a desperate attempt for approval. However, it is hard to gain, and he has never been very favorable of his son. He is very homophobic, due to thinking his wife is cheating on him with Mole’s mother. However, it could also be that he has had bisexual leanings in the past, and he refuses to accept that part of him.

Jeremy Smith - Father of Georgi and Firkle Smith - Husband to Marie - 42 - FC: Christopher Dennis

Jeremy can be rather cruel and neglectful to Firkle, but adores Georgi like they’ve never done anything wrong. While his abuse to Firkle was never physical, that didn’t stop Firkle from hating him. Georgi is not fond of their parents, either, because of how they treat Firkle. Marie is the one that pulls all the strings, and he just lets her take control.

Marie Denton-Smith - Mother of Georgi and Firkle Smith - Wife to Jeremy - 45 - FC: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Marie never wanted Firkle, only Georgi. When he came out sickly, she honestly hoped he’d die. And then, he just didn’t. She doesn’t care what he does, but when she’s at the house, she expects him to behave. He often doesn’t, and she has hit him and thrown things at him in the past. She is n’t afraid to hurt him and will do it especially if Georgi isn’t around to say something or know about it.

Mimsy Ellison - Asexual Homoromantic Unsure Cis Male - 25 - FC: Jake Sim

Mimsy is a very sweet man who is still rarely seen without Nathan. He does his best to help his longtime friend and semi-boyfriend, though he knows there are things he can’t help him with. They have a strictly romantic relationship. Mimsy enjoys working with his hands and does construction when he’s allowed to work, but for the most part is on disability. Woodworking is a hobby he is very proud of, as well as gardening. No matter who the person is, he is always ready and willing to help them. Despite Nathan’s allergy, he is quick to come home with stray cats that he finds, only to have to be told they cannot keep it.

Nor’Thollia “Thalia ” - Bound To and Caretaker of Firkle and Georgi Smith - VERSE DEPENDENT - Unknown AgeAppears 30+ - FC: Samantha Lemole

A demon summoned by a young Georgi after the purposeful death of her brother, Thalia took the lives of the Smith parents in order to resurrect and preserve Firkle’s. She took over as their caretaker and doctor, and keeps a close eye on Firkle. As much as she cares for Georgi, as well, she is overprotective of him and does not often let him out of her sight after his curfew.

Quaid Thomas - Closeted Bisexual Biromantic Mono/Polygamous Cis Male - 19 - FC: Darwin Gray

Quaid was always lost without Filmore to direct him, and the two remained friends while Filmore was filming early on in school. However, he didn’t have someone to follow in school, so he turned to befriending Ike. It kept his grades afloat, since Ike was so smart, and he managed to make Ike fairly popular. When Filmore returned, it was with open arms, and Quaid put him back at the top of their little group. They remained friends with Ike, however. Quaid is a follower and will do almost anything asked of him by Filmore. He has endlessly bullied Firkle since Kindergarten.

Sawyer Michaels - Stepfather to Pete Thelman - Affianced To Crofton - 37 - FC: Sean Kanan

Sawyer was born to a lower-middle class family that always had to work for whatever they had. His mother and father raised him and his four brothers on his mother’s grandfather’s land. The boys and their father took care of the land, the animals, and the upkeep, while their mother took care of taking eggs and milk from their respective producers. Family is and has always been very important to him, and he encourages Crofton very heavily to try and reconnect with Pete and fix their relationship.

Tuong Lu Kim - Owner and Proprietor of  City Wok, City Apartments, City Motel, City Airlines, City Skate Rink, and City Arcade - 45 - FC: Bai Hai Long

Mr. Kim has become a business tycoon in South Park, thanks to a man name Mr. Chaos. He owns several businesses and a few tracts of land just outside of the town, and a cattle farm that he didn’t slap his name on. He is a landlord, as well as an owner of entertainment and a food establishment, as well as a pilot. He keeps an iron fist on the town, not permitting a single Mongolian into the business sphere, and tries to get others to run any out of town. He will pay good money to anyone that gets rid of them, no matter if it’s making them leave or killing them.

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Roaches got part of a Broward Publix bakery shutdown

The bread display rack at a Davie Publix’s bakery got taken out of business Friday and the problem could threaten Publix’s ability to receive new food for a time in the future. Running roaches were among the few violations spotted by a Florida Department of Agriculture inspector, but they were enough for the Publix at 4701 S. University Dr. to get “Re-Inspection Required,” the worst result for…

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RICHARDSON HITCHINS: I SEE MYSELF BEING A LEGEND IN BOXING

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Published: September 05, 2023

RICHARDSON HITCHINS: I SEE MYSELF BEING A LEGEND IN BOXING

Richardson Hitchins has told Matchroom’s Flash Knockdown podcast he’s on the path to becoming a legend in the sport – and the next step on that journey sees him mix with former World title challenger Jose Zepeda at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, September 23, live worldwide on DAZN.  

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  Hitchins (16-0 7 KOs) is full of confidence ahead of his first headline act and is fresh off the back of shining at home in his last outing, putting New Jersey’s John Bauza on the canvas during a shut-out win at Madison Square Garden, and the Brooklyn ace now lurks with intent at #6 with the WBO and #7 with the IBF in the 140lb rankings.    Zepeda (36-3 27 KOs) represents a significant barrier to Hitchins’ plans to move into World title contention though, but Hitchins believes that the Californian, who has challenged for World titles at both 135 and 140lbs, is the perfect opponent to prove that he’s ready to    “Now my foot is in the door, headlining my first show against someone who has a great name in the division,” said Hitchins. “It shows my pedigree and skills that I display to get to this part of the journey.   “Zepeda has competed on the World stage. It’s a level up from my previous opponents, but if I am who I believe I am, I should win this fight and possibly get him out of there.   “There’s a lot on the line right now, but I’m not focused on the belts. My job is to go out there and dominate Zepeda and show who I am, then, we can look at the landscape of the division.   “I see myself being a legend of the sport, who has mastered the craft of boxing. I want to inspire the next generation, if you see the progression in my career from my amateur status to now, I can relate to the young talent coming through.”   Hitchins also reveals how a visit from Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis boosted his preparations and gives his pick for the potential showdown between Regis Prograis and Devin Haney. The episode also features World title challenger John Ryder talking targeting Gennadiy Golovkin and Jaime Munguia, IBF and Ring Magazine champion Jai Opetaia talks his upcoming defense against Jordan Thompson, leading trainer Jamie Moore picks his perfect dinner party lineup in Food Fight, and commentator royalty Mike Costello takes another trip down memory lane with a certain Smokin’ Joe Fraizer, plus there’s a cameo from Eddie Hearn and more!   Hitchins’ clash with Zepeda is part of a stacked night of action in Orlando, with the Welterweight division will move one step closer to crowning an undisputed champion on the night as WBA and WBC champion Jessica McCaskill (12-3 5 KOs) and WBO belt holder Sandy Ryan (6-1 2 KOs) meet for three of the belts.    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (14-0 10 KOs) press his claims for World title action at Middleweight as he tackles Steve Rolls (22-2 12 KOs), and will Orestes Velazquez (7-0 6 KOs) will defend his WBA International Super-Lightweight title to kick off the main card against Mohamed Soumaoro (13-1 6 KOs).   Khalil Coe (6-0-1 4 KOs) continues to rise through the ranks at Light-Heavyweight, and ‘Big Steppa’ headlines the Before The Bell action and will be looking for his third KO win of 2023 against Kenmon Evans (10-1-1 3 KOs). Super-Welterweight Jeovanny Estella (12-0 3 KOs) and Super-Flyweight Jasmine Artega (10-0-1 5 KOs) tasting action over eight rounds while Bantamweight Roberto Rivera Gomez (3-0 2 KOs) kicks the whole night off over four rounds, with all three fighters to be matched imminently.

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Disneyland opens

Disneyland, Walt Disney’s metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 18 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.

Walt Disney, born in Chicago in 1901, worked as a commercial artist before setting up a small studio in Los Angeles to produce animated cartoons. In 1928, his short film Steamboat Willy, starring the character “Mickey Mouse,” was a national sensation. It was the first animated film to use sound, and Disney provided the voice for Mickey. From there on, Disney cartoons were in heavy demand, but the company struggled financially because of Disney’s insistence on ever-improving artistic and technical quality. His first feature-length cartoon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938), took three years to complete and was a great commercial success.

Snow White was followed by other feature-length classics for children, such as Pinocchio (1940), Dumbo (1941), and Bambi (1942). Fantasia (1940), which coordinated animated segments with famous classical music pieces, was an artistic and technical achievement. In Song of the South (1946), Disney combined live actors with animated figures, and beginning with Treasure Island in 1950 the company added live-action movies to its repertoire. Disney was also one of the first movie studios to produce film directly for television, and its Zorro and Davy Crockett series were very popular with children.

In the early 1950s, Walt Disney began designing a huge amusement park to be built near Los Angeles. He intended Disneyland to have educational as well as amusement value and to entertain adults and their children. Land was bought in the farming community of Anaheim, about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and construction began in 1954. In the summer of 1955, special invitations were sent out for the opening of Disneyland on July 17. Unfortunately, the pass was counterfeited and thousands of uninvited people were admitted into Disneyland on opening day. The park was not ready for the public: food and drink ran out, a women’s high-heel shoe got stuck in the wet asphalt of Main Street USA, and the Mark Twain Steamboat nearly capsized from too many passengers.

Disneyland soon recovered, however, and attractions such as the Castle, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Snow White’s Adventures, Space Station X-1, Jungle Cruise, and Stage Coach drew countless children and their parents. Special events and the continual building of new state-of-the-art attractions encouraged them to visit again. In 1965, work began on an even bigger Disney theme park and resort near Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney died in 1966, and Walt Disney World was opened in his honor on October 1, 1971. Epcot Center, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom were later added to Walt Disney World, and it remains Florida’s premier tourist attraction. In 1983, Disneyland Tokyo opened in Japan, and in 1992 Disneyland Paris—or “EuroDisney”—opened in Marne-la-Vallee. Disneyland in Hong Kong opened its doors in September 2005.

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Davie Florida: Everything You Need To Know Before Moving There

If you're considering a move to Davie, Florida, then Davie is one of the best places to consider. This city has something for everyone, including plenty of shopping and dining opportunities as well as a large number of parks and recreational areas.

Flamingo Park

Established in 1927, Flamingo Park is one of the oldest botanical gardens and attractions in South Florida. Originally founded by Floyd L. and Jane Wray as an orange grove, the nonprofit botanical gardens is home to 18 “Champion” trees, the largest trees of their species, including the largest tree in Florida.

Specialized botanical gardens, including a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, Tom Coffey Aranda Garden, Croton Garden, and Bromeliad Garden dot the main Arboretum. The wildlife sanctuary features over 3,000 species of rare & exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees. 

Chula Vista 

Chula Vista is the second-largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh largest city in Southern California, the fifteenth largest city in the state of California, and the 78th-largest city in the United States. The population was 275,487 as of the 2020 census, up from 243,916 as of the 2010 census.    

Located about halfway—7.5 miles (12.1 km)—between the two downtowns of San Diego and Tijuana in the South Bay, the city is at the center of one of the richest culturally diverse zones in the United States. Chula Vista is so named because of its scenic location between the San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills.

The area, along with San Diego, was inhabited by the Kumeyaay before contact from the Spanish, who later claimed the area. In 1821, Chula Vista became part of the newly declared Mexican Empire, which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later. California became part of the United States in 1848 as a result of the Mexican–American War and was admitted to the union as a state in 1850.

The city has a lot of restaurants and nightlife options for you to enjoy.

Davie is known for its great restaurants. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from and you can find restaurants that specialize in different types of food, including Japanese, Mediterranean and even BBQ. If you're looking for something more casual, there are plenty of places that serve burgers or pizza as well!

The city also has a number of bars and clubs where you can enjoy live music or watch sports on TV while drinking beer with friends after work. These establishments tend to stay open late at night so that people can unwind after work or finish up their weekend with some drinks before going home.

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LET'S SOAR INTO THE MIDLIFE Soaring into the Midlife by Lia Davis and L.A. Boruff is here!!

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Hailey's life has been bananas lately. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Izora moved in. Then Adalinda moved in. Then Zara moved in. Or did Zara move in first? Who can remember? It's too much to keep up with.

Hailey is a dragon now, and she wants all this other crap to hush so she can focus on what that means. Adalinda has been teaching Hailey and Jax what it means to be a dragon. Together, they soar through the skies, uncovering the secrets of dragonhood and forging unbreakable bonds. Also, flying is really freaking fun. 

To everyone's surprise, Izora begins to toe the party line! She goes along with Hailey on a hunt and manages not to kill anyone. It's a miracle.

Their new world is shaken by the arrival of a mysterious stranger, a dragon in disguise. Adalinda, with her vast knowledge of dragonkind, is puzzled by his presence. Unbeknownst to them, this stranger harbors a dark agena. Dun-dun-dun.

About Lia

USA Today bestselling author Lia Davis spends most of her time writing racy romance and witty women's fiction, the majority of which takes place in fantasy worlds full of magic and mayhem. She prides herself on her ability to craft strong and sassy heroines, emotionally intelligent alpha heroes, and rich, expansive universes that readers want to visit again and again. She is the mastermind behind the bestselling Ashwood Falls Series and the co-author of the beloved Witching After Forty Series. She currently resides in Florida where she's working on her very own happily-ever-after with her supportive husband and spends her free time doting on a pack of feisty felines and her loving family.  

About LA

LA (Lainie) Boruff lives in East Tennessee with her husband, three children, and an ever growing number of cats. She loves reading, watching TV, and procrastinating by browsing Facebook. LA’s passions include vampires, food, and listening to heavy metal music. She once won a Harry Potter trivia contest based on the books and lost one based on the movies. She has two bands on her bucket list that she still hasn’t seen: AC/DC and Alice Cooper. Feel free to send tickets.

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