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Salvia rosmarinus 'Spain' / 'Spain' Rosemary at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC

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ABilly S. Jones-Hennin (March 21, 1942 – January 19, 2024) was an American LGBT rights activist.

He was born Lannie Bess in St. John’s, Antigua. He was adopted at age 3 by American civil rights activists and raised in Richmond, Virginia with the name Allen Billy Scott Jones. He participated in lunch counter sit-ins and attended the March on Washington. He was involved with the Marine Corps.

In college, he protested against the Vietnam War. Ηe graduated from Virginia State University with a BS in business and accounting. He earned an MSW at Howard University. He worked as a qualitative researcher.

He co-founded the National Coalition of Black Gays in Columbia, Maryland; the organization was the first national advocacy group of its kind for gay and lesbian African Americans. In 1979, he was the logistics coordinator for the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and helped organize the National Third World LGBT Conference at Howard University that same weekend. The NCBG organized the first delegation of gay people of color to meet with Presidential representatives, of which he was a member.

He founded the Gay Married Men’s Association, co-founded the DC chapter of Black and White Men Together, and founded the DC Coalition of Black Gays. He was a founding member of the Langston Hughes-Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, an alternative to the Gertrude Stein Club.

He and his partner, Chris Hennin, worked with the Whitman-Walker Clinic during the HIV/AIDS crisis to develop healthcare programs, educate the public on the illness, and provide support to those diagnosed. He was made head of the Minority Aids Program in DC. He pivoted towards disability activism as he faced his health problems of spinal stenosis.

The Rainbow History Project named him a “Community Pioneer.” He was the chair of the DC Mayor’s LGBT Advisory Committee.

He and his wife, who lived in Columbia, Maryland, had three children, but they separated after seven years. He Chris Hennin (2014). #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Eurybia divaricata (white wood aster) #cokerarboretum #ncbg #welovenc #chapelhill #native #nativeflora #gffry #ncbotanicalgarden #unc #eurybia #eurybiadivaricata #aster (at Coker Arboretum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hJgRYHqpA/?igshid=jcfftlvi6jof

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Elephant Rock at Site of King's Mill

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Visiting the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens

Have you heard of the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens in Spring Hill? As the Gardens’ nursery manager, Kathy Wolfe says, “it’s the best-kept secret in Hernando County,” and I would even venture to extend that to the Nature Coast.  Kathy is one of over 60 members of the Spring Hill Garden Club, which has been promoting nature since 1973, and one of 25 volunteers who maintain the Gardens. What’s in a Name? The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens (NCBG) in Spring Hill is full of hints as to its heritage.  The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens was founded in 1993 by the Spring Hill Garden Club as an “extension of the Club’s ongoing dedication to beautifying the county.”  Though it began with just a plant nursery on one acre of former scrubland, the Gardens now occupy 4.5 acres leased to the Club by Hernando County.  In addition to grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Wildflower Foundation, the Gardens are financed by donations and various other grants, as well as the sale of plants. The themed gardens have been developed by volunteers and donors, known as “owners,” who also maintain them.

Walking in the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens can be like walking into a fairy tale. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. Visiting the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens is hidden away in plain sight, and for first-time visitors, it can be like walking into a fairy tale.  The peace and solitude of nature meet you at the entrance, where the Welcome Center Garden provides a map and other helpful information.  From there you can begin your journey. Each of the 20 themed gardens has a tale of its own with wide, paved paths guiding visitors from garden to garden.  Poetic names like Secret Garden, Rain Forest, and DesertScape are three of the imaginative gardens. Each is maintained by a Spring Hill Garden Club volunteer.  Some have been “adopted” by other organizations or clubs.

The Military Garden pays tribute to those who have served our country in the armed forces. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. The Memorial Garden, right across from the Welcome Center, pays tribute to our military who have served and are serving this country.  The metal statue of a soldier stands guard over memorial bricks purchased to honor loved ones.  On a breezy day, you will see the American flag wave gently. The adjacent Fantasy Garden is in memory of a lost daughter.  Children of all ages will feel at home among the granite statues, ceramic koi pond and Cinderella’s Castle, guarded by a gargoyle!

Calming scents envelop visitors to the Herb Garden. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. Breathe in the calming scents as you walk through the Herb Garden.  The abundance of herbs is popular for cooking, making tea, and really pleasant as landscaping.  Next door you may hear the gentle ripple of water.  It’s the Water and Railroad Garden.  A model train runs on a track that winds its way around Water and passes a small built-to-scale village with a bucolic Alpine look.

Florida’s climate is well suited for the Rain Forest Garden, where you are greeted by a giant Bird of Paradise.  The tropical surroundings might include a rain shower! What could be more opposite to a rain forest than the DesertScape Garden?  It is reminiscent of the arid, southwestern part of our country, with a generous array of desert plants, from prickly pears to dancing bones.  As the volunteers like to say, “desert plants are survivors and their thorns are there for a reason.”

A peaceful gazebo is featured in Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. The Butterfly Garden attracts many different species of the winged beauties because of the variety of its plants.  The assortment can vary due to the blooming schedule, and hummingbirds are known to enjoy the same flowers. Florida is not just for citrus.  The Orchard Garden is living proof that other fruit trees (peach, apple, pear, fig) and many berries can grow in a state known for oranges, grapefruit, and strawberries. Another Florida icon is the palm tree.  The Palm Garden grows an assortment of palms, both native and exotic.  Some visitors may be surprised to see the variety of sizes as well.

Ceramic artwork accents a garden in the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. Not every garden is groomed and nurtured.  The Wildflower and Native Plants Gardens are allowed to grow wild and free, with plants and trees that grow throughout the state.  One really “old Florida” touch in the Native Plants Garden is the small man-made Cypress Swamp with a quaint bridge.  The Rose and Poinsettia Gardens: a variety of fragrant roses, and bright red poinsettias that are at their peak during the Christmas season.  The Bromeliad Garden is said to be Florida’s largest collection of the showy bloom.

The Asian Garden features bamboo and a variety of grasses. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. Ornaments and statues throughout the Asian Garden are surrounded by bamboo and a variety of grasses, with a gazebo for gazing and finding peace. Peace is a significant part of the Ornamental Garden, with a variety of grasses, including liriope planted in the shape of a peace symbol.  An observation deck gives a heightened view of the popular anti-war symbol from the 60s and 70s.

Obelisk Garden features an obelisk engraved with Arabic inscriptions. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. The couple who developed and maintain the Obelisk Garden is “fascinated by all things Egyptian”.  The obelisk, in the center of native plants, has Arabic inscriptions on all sides.  After you have visited the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, you will want to return.  As the brochure states: the Garden’s beauty evolves as time goes by.

Things to Know about the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens

The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens are located at 1489 Parker Avenue in Spring Hill and open every day from sunrise until sunset.  If you’re at the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens on a Saturday or Monday between 9 a.m. and Noon, check out the Nursery to purchase plants and flowers.

The Spring Hill Garden Club Nursery is open Saturdays and Mondays from 9 am to noon for native plant purchases. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. You can see the dedicated, hardworking volunteers on-site Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. They are eager to answer questions and it’s fun to hear them express their passion for the Gardens. Visit the website at naturecoastgardens.com for special sales and information on events and tours, or scheduling your own special occasion. Read the full article

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DCX Systems IPO closes today: Check today's GMP, listing and other details

DCX Systems IPO closes today: Check today’s GMP, listing and other details

The three day DCX Systems IPO which will close on November 2, comprises an offer for sale of equity shares to the tune of up to Rs 100 crore by promoters — NCBG Holdings Inc and VNG Technology. source https://zeenews.india.com/markets/dcx-systems-ipo-closes-today-check-todays-gmp-listing-and-other-details-2529877.html

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Die 7 Säulen der Macht Jetzt bestellen auf www.erfolgswissen.shop Link zum Hörbuch-Download: https://erfolgswissen.shop/hoerbuch-downloads/7680/die-7-s%C3%A4ulen-der-macht-.html?search_query=Die+7+Saulen+der+Macht&results=3 Ob professionell oder privat – alle wollen Macht, auch wenn nur wenige es offen zugeben. So mancher befindet sich in einer machtvollen Position. Doch kann jeder auch mit der Macht umgehen, die ihm in die Hände gelegt wurde? Zu oft haben wir erlebt, daß jemand seine Macht ausnutzt. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Welche persönlichen Qualitäten braucht man, um Macht verantwortungsvoll und positiv einsetzen zu können? Wie kann man sich selbst und seine Mitmenschen besser einschätzen? Wie erreicht man als Führungskraft mehr Eigeninitiative, Eigenverantwortung und Eigenmotivation bei seinen Mitarbeitern? ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Mit den 7 Säulen der Macht – Standfestigkeit und Leidenschaft, Selbstkontrolle und Liebe, Kommunikation, Wissen und Ethik – beschreibt Suzanne Grieger-Langer, wie sich persönliche Stärken und das Geheimnis wahrer Macht entdecken lassen. Auf diesem Weg ist es möglich, von der Führungskraft zur Führungspersönlichkeit zu reifen. #macht #erfolgswissen # erfolg #einfluss #unternehmer #verkauf #eliteverkäufer #erfolgsbote #erfolg #erfolgreich #persönlichkeitsentwicklung #nlp #mindset #motivation #ziele #veränderung #vision #fokus #disziplin #weiterbildung #affiliatemarketing #networkmarketing #selbständig #karriere #entscheidung #selfmademillionär #erfolgswissen #wegzumerfolg https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mwnW-ncbg/?igshid=b6eu4mn9e7cw

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You know whats Beautiful…... When you start Seeing yourself smile.

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Native plant sale day at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens! I was able to get the following, now just need to find places for everything:

Amorpha fruticosa / Bastard Indigo

Asclepias syriaca / Common Milkweed

Rhododendron prunifolium / Plumleaf Azalea

Rhododendron viscosum / Swamp Azalea

Salvia lyrata / Lyreleaf Sage

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium / Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve / Smooth Blue Aster

Tradescantia virginiana / Virginia Spiderwort

Sisyrinchium angustifolium / Narrow Leaf Blue-Eyed Grass

Polygonatum biflorum / Solomon's Seal

Monarda fistulosa / Wild Bergamot

Rhus aromatica / Fragrant Sumac

Arisaema triphyllum / Jack-in-the-Pulpit

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By 2019, 20% of jobs in Jamaica may be done by artificial intelligence

By 2019, 20% of jobs in Jamaica may be done by artificial intelligence

Get ready for the rise of machines in the Jamaican workforce. Recently the National Commercial Bank Group (NCBG) laid off 200 workers. Speaking in previous media reports, Dennis Cohen, deputy CEO, NCB Financial Group, explained that as the company invested in efficient technology, humans would be streamlined. Cohen stated, “The fact is that it is always happening because we are constantly making…

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Series of cookies cut from a Cornus sericea (red-twig dogwood) that was damaged some time ago. The top left slice was farthest from the wound, the bottom right was closest. #cornus #cornussericea #dogwood #ncbotanicalgarden #native #gffry #cokerarboretum #chapelhill #nativeflora #unc #ncbg #treecookies (at Coker Arboretum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZaAMbHrLh/?igshid=1v6ykhcum6nt0

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Gay & Proud Insurgent

Gay Insurgent A Gay Left Journal, No.6, Daniel C. Tsang, 1980

Don Kao, an activist from New York and I ended up organizing the first gathering of gay and lesbian Asians at the first National Third World Lesbian and Gay Conference at Howard University in Washington, D.C. in October, 1979, the same weekend as the first gay March on Washington. The conference was organized by the National Coalition of Black Gays. By covering the conference in the magazine, I wanted to make sure that this historic gathering would not be forgotten. … More >

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We uplift and honor Darlene Garner today for Spirit Month!

“One of the things that the United States has never been able to tolerate for long has been injustice and bigotry.”

Before Darlene Garner helped found the National Coalition of Black Gays (NCBG)— later known as the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays—“gay” was largely synonymous with “white.” Garner and other early black LGBT leaders were determined to make their voices heard and their unique experiences as LGBT people of color known. “What we were doing had the capacity to change the face of history,” Garner stated. “Our youth and naiveté helped us do it with a boldness. If we had been seasoned activists, we might not have taken it on. We know that if it was not us, there might be no one.” The NCBG became the first non-white LGBT organization in the country.

Following her involvement with the NCBG, Garner entered a seminary to serve the spiritual needs of the LGBT community. As an ordained minister of the Metropolitan Community Church, Garner devoted herself to religious, racial and LGBT advocacy.

In 2009 when the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act passed in Washington, D.C., Garner and her partner, Candy, were among the first same-sex couples to marry.

Garner helped demonstrate that LGBT issues are not white-only and that LGBT people exist in a rainbow of skin tones.

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Old friends will always remain great friends! #CBG #NCBG

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If Happiness could be depicted in an image- It would look like a Splash of Supernova.

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