NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB.zw) 2012 Abridged Report
NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB.zw) listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange under the Banking sector has released it’s 2012 abridged results.For more information about NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB.zw) reports, abridged reports, interim earnings results and earnings presentations, visit the NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB.zw) company page on AfricanFinancials.Document: NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB.zw) 2012 abridged results.Company ProfileNMBZ Holdings Limited is a registered financial-services holding company in Zimbabwe; operating in the retail and commercial banking sector aswell as treasury, international banking and corporate finance through its principle subsidiary NMB Bank Limited. A second subsidiary, Steward Holdings (Private) Limited, is an equity holding company. Formerly known as National Merchant Bank of Zimbabwe Limited, NMB Bank Limited was established as a retail banking institution in 1992 by a group of Zimbabwe entrepreneurs who had held senior positions in renowned international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. It was granted a commercial banking license in 1999 which enhanced its funding capacity and extended it product offering. NMB Holdings Limited is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange
Sweden Area: 156 m²Text description provided by the architects. Passive houses as type houses Kjellgren Kaminsky has produced Swedens first series of passive houses sold as type houses in collaboration with Emrahus, our goal is to make this environmentally friendly building technique available for all. Villa Nyberg is the first one to get built. The villa has been customized for the Nyberg family and is situated in Borlänge, central Sweden. Save this picture!Courtesy of Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureRecommended ProductsFiber Cements / CementsULMA Architectural SolutionsPaper Facade Panel in Leioa School RestorationWoodSculptformTimber Click-on BattensWoodBruagBalcony BalustradesEnclosures / Double Skin FacadesFranken-SchotterFacade System – LINEAThe passive house Concept Passive houses are extremely well-insulated buildings that are largely heated by the energy already present in the building – people and our household equipment generate a lot of energy. Our energy simulations show that this villa will have an energy consumption for heating of only 25 kWh/m²year. Save this picture!Courtesy of Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureSwedish record in IN Airtightness To reduce heatloss airtightness is n important feature of a passivehouse. When we tested the airtightness of Villa Nyberg in a blowdoortest we got apleasent suprise, a new Swedish record! The result was 0,038 l/sm² at 50 Pa. The Swedish passive house standard is 0,3 and the previous record was 0,07. Save this picture!Courtesy of Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureDesign Principles The villa is situated by a lake in a fur forest in central Sweden. The living room and kitchen open up towards the views of the lake, the more private areas such as the bedrooms and bathrooms are situated on the other side of the house with smaller windows overlooking the forest. The round shape of the villa eliminates coldbridges and reduces the enclosing wallarea of the house. It also effects the way you live in the house, during the day one will move from room to room around the building experiencing different views and daylight conditions. Save this picture!Courtesy of Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureLiving in Villa Nyberg The autumn is closing in, but its still warm in the sun. Its Sunday morning and I’m reading the newspaper in the kitchen. From here I can see almost the whole house. The kitchen and the living room form one big open room. From there two corridors running along the atrium connects it with the bedrooms. If I look into the atrium I can see the doors to the bedrooms on the other side, there our kids are still fast asleep, they stayed up a bit too long yesterday watching movies.Project gallerySee allShow lessHigher Tax will hurt Honest S-CorporationsArticlesThe Waterhouse / Neri & Hu Design and Research OfficeArticles Share Houses Architects: Kaminsky Arkitektur Area Area of this architecture project Save this picture!Courtesy of Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture+ 18 Share Villa Nyberg / Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappMailOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/66545/villa-nyberg-kjellgren-kaminsky-architecture Clipboard ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappMailOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/66545/villa-nyberg-kjellgren-kaminsky-architecture Clipboard CopyHouses•Borlange, Sweden “COPY” ArchDaily “COPY” Villa Nyberg / Kjellgren Kaminsky ArchitectureSave this projectSaveVilla Nyberg / Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture Projects CopyAbout this officeKaminsky ArkitekturOfficeFollowProductBrick#TagsProjectsBuilt ProjectsSelected ProjectsResidential ArchitectureHousesWoodHousesBorlangeSwedenPublished on June 30, 2010Cite: “Villa Nyberg / Kjellgren Kaminsky Architecture” 30 Jun 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 12 Jun 2021. 
News December 24, 2013 – Updated on January 25, 2016 The digital version of 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom now on the Apple Store Help by sharing this information The digital version of the latest Reporters Without Borders book, 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom, is now available from the Apple Store for €7.99 or $7.99.More than 50 editorial cartoonists and journalists from all over the world contributed to this collector’s item on freedom of expression, the state of the world and what is now a hot topic – “the world under surveillance.” All the revenue from the book’s sales will fund RWB’s activities in the field in support of journalists and news bloggers and will thereby help to ensure its independence. “It is very important for Reporters Without Borders, an NGO with a presence in 130 countries, to be able to promote the vital work of photo-journalists and cartoonists,” the organization’s secretary-general, Christophe Deloire, said. “We are proud to have produced this book with the cartoonists of Cartooning for Peace, a group founded by the French Cartoonist Plantu and Nobel Peace laureate Kofi Annan that contributes to the world’s intelligence.” Annan, who is Cartooning for Peace’s honorary president, said in a previously unpublished statement: “Reporters Without Borders has compiled a collection of images which individually, and collectively, convey a powerful message. It is a reminder of the challenges that reporters continue to face in many parts of the world, and of the importance of organizations such as Reporters Without Borders. Their work to safeguard freedom of information and to protect and support journalists is helping to create more open and transparent societies.”Produced together with Les Digitalistes, a consultancy specializing in digital publications, the digital version of 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom is enriched with unpublished content that includes biographies of the cartoonists and a world press freedom map.Reporters Without Borders has been making its famous books available in digital form from the Apple Store since the publication in September of 100 photos by Ai Weiwei for press freedom, which was produced jointly with the famous Chinese artist. 
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Hunger strike is last resort for some imprisoned Moroccan journalists Follow the news on Morocco / Western Sahara RSF joins Middle East and North Africa coalition to combat digital surveillance News Receive email alerts June 8, 2021 Find out more Rachid Nini, the publisher of the Al-Massae newspaper, was fined another 600,000 dirhams (54,000 euros) by a Casablanca court on 1 December for allegedly libelling a prominent lawyer, increasing the likelihood that Morocco’s leading Arabic-language daily will be forced to close.Al-Massae had already said it would probably have to shut down after an appeal court ruling on 30 October confirming that it would have to pay a total of 6 million dirhams (550,000 euros) in damages and a fine of 120,000 dirhams (11,000 euros) in a separate libel case.“Everyone has the right to sue if they think they have been defamed, but the media must also be guaranteed the right to a fair and impartial trial,” Reporters Without Borders said. “For nearly two years, the Moroccan courts have shown a lack of independence in trial after trial. If this latest ruling is not overturned on appeal, Al-Massae will be forced to close and this would have disastrous consequences, not only for media diversity but also for the ability of all journalists to speak their mind in Morocco.”The latest libel suit against Al-Massae was brought by Mohammed Ziane, the head of the Rabat bar association. Ziane represented the four deputy prosecutors from the northern town of Ksar Al Kébir who obtained the massive damages award against Nini in October which neither he nor the newspaper is able to pay. Four days after the October ruling, Nini reported that a court bailiff had blocked both his personal account and the account of the company that publishes the newspaper.Ziane’s suit was prompted by an article reporting allegations that he had fraudulently acquired some land in the north of the country. “The courts have become a tool for censoring the independent press in Morocco,” Nini told Reporters Without Borders. “Whoever sues our newspaper is nowadays guaranteed to win.”On the same subject:30.10.2008 – Astronomic damages award against leading Arabic-language daily upheld on appeal Morocco / Western SaharaMiddle East – North Africa April 15, 2021 Find out more
NewsEducationLocal collaboration will provide a bridge to employment for studentsBy Staff Reporter – October 21, 2019 183 Linkedin Advertisement Email WhatsApp Mayor Michael Sheahan with students from Ardscoil Mhuire and Thomond Community College at the launch of the BTE programme.A COLLABORATION between a leading medical device manufacturer and two local secondary schools has resulted in an exciting initiative that will encourage young people to take up career opportunities in the healthcare industry.Castletroy-based Johnson & Johnson Vision has joined forces with Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally and Thomond Community College, Moylish Park to launch a ‘Bridge to Employment’ (BTE) programme. Operated in collaboration with Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI), it will serve 50 transition year students through to the completion of their Leaving Certificate.The programme, funded by Johnson & Johnson, is part of the company’s global BTE initiative which aims to encourage young people to pursue higher education and challenging careers in the healthcare industry.Sign up for the weekly Limerick Post newsletter Sign Up The programme aims to engage students in their last three years of secondary school who demonstrate academic potential but may face barriers to career progression.Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a range of activities such as work experience placements at Johnson & Johnson Vision, visiting third level campuses, attending workshops, receiving career advice from J&J mentors and also participating in the JAI ‘Career Success’ programme.Ardscoil Mhuire Principal Brid Herbert said they were delighted to be involved in the project.“This three-year mentoring programme will support our students in achieving academic success and in their preparation for higher education, training, and employment. It will present 25 of our students with unique and invaluable real-world experiences, allow them to explore potential careers, prepare for college/work and discover how learning is relevant to their future,” she said.Johnson & Johnson Vision Plant Manager John Lynch said that the programme has been running successfully for more than 20 years.“Given our commitment to supporting our local community here in Limerick, I’m delighted that we are working with Junior Achievement Ireland in supporting senior cycle students from Ardscoil Mhuire and Thomond Community College to pursue challenging science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related careers.”Junior Achievement Ireland, Mid-West Area Manager Teresa Leahy said: “Research shows that working with ‘real-world’ volunteers helps young people to see the relevance of their academic studies to their everyday lives.“This is a vital factor in persuading them to stay in school, take full advantage of their education and maximise their potential. The Bridge to Employment programme will help students develop into enterprising individuals who have the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to achieve the
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Top StoriesSC Issues Notice To RBI & Centre In Plea Seeking Relief Measures For Real Estate Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Situation Sanya Talwar21 Jun 2020 4:29 AMShare This – xThe Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea seeking a relief package for the ailing real estate sector in light of the pandemic situation.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan & V. Subramanium issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as well as the Central Government in the Petition praying for reliefs including waiver of interest during moratorium period, restructuring…Your free access to Live Law has expiredTo read the article, get a premium account.Your Subscription Supports Independent JournalismSubscription starts from ₹ 599+GST (For 6 Months)View PlansPremium account gives you:Unlimited access to Live Law Archives, Weekly/Monthly Digest, Exclusive Notifications, Comments.Reading experience of Ad Free Version, Petition Copies, Judgement/Order Copies.Subscribe NowAlready a subscriber?LoginThe Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea seeking a relief package for the ailing real estate sector in light of the pandemic situation.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan & V. Subramanium issued notice to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as well as the Central Government in the Petition praying for reliefs including waiver of interest during moratorium period, restructuring and benefits of reduction in repurchases rates. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioner, Credai MCHI, an association of over 1400 real estate developers in Mumbai and submitted that even though the real estate sector accounted for a large chunk of the GDP, the Government had not rolled up any relief of policy package for it.Sibal: “The real estate industry is under a lot of distress. It requires a boost. There is no policy relief package even though the sector has a massive contribution to the GDP. Inadequate or no measures would result in a financial massacre for this sector” SC issues notice in a plea seeking a “policy package” for the Real Estate Sector owing to the distress caused due to the #pandemic and subsequent ongoing lockdown.— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) June 19, 2020At this juncture, the bench stated that the case ought to be tagged with the other batch of pleas challenging the RBI circular declaring deferred repayment of loans during the 3 month lockdown period.Sibal insisted that the prayer sought in the instant plea were more specific and hence a reply was required to be filed by the stakeholders.According to the Petitioner-association, the sector has been discriminated against by the Government and was not allowed to operate even though others were allowed to function.”that the lockdown orders-imposed prohibition in carrying on construction activities during the period of lockdown which infringed Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. However, Constitution allows imposing reasonable restrictions in the nature of prohibition, which is justified in the given circumstances, however if not accompanied by adequate attendant effective reliefs / relaxations, it makes it unreasonable and also discriminatory, since other sectors were allowed to operate during the lockdown…..Similarly, without adequate attendant effective reliefs / relaxations, the prohibition becomes discriminatory, as other sectors were allowed to operate during the lockdown….” – Plea In SCFurther to this, the petition highlights that in light of the pandemic situation and ongoing lockdown, the real estate industry was slumping due to the surging economic slowdown.”INR 13,38,964 crores in deployed in housing sector and INR 22,7770 crores is deployed towards commercial real estate, which is at stake if real estate industry dies a pitiful death. Considering the economy where there are virtually no takers of a real estate project because of issues which the sector was already facing and ones which have emanated due to the Virus and lockdown the stressed assets market would collapse resulting in opportunists and hostile take overs. Inadequate or no measures to bailout the sector would result in the financial massacre”.Mr. Samit Shukla, Associate Partner; Mr. Manhar Singh Saini, Senior Associate and Ms. Saloni Shah, Associate of DSK Legal represented the petitioner.Subscribe to LiveLaw, enjoy Ad free version and other unlimited features, just INR 599 Click here to Subscribe. All payment options available.loading….Next Story
Related posts:No related photos. Previous Article Next Article Time for a rethink on effective teamsOn 1 May 2001 in Personnel Today Comments are closed. When employees work together toachieve tasks, attention must be paid to developing strengths at a collectivelevel rather than on an individual basis, says Tim MillsOrganisations encourageteamworking because of the belief that certain benefits can be gained.Associated benefits include improved productivity, greater employeesatisfaction, and better organisational behaviour, such as reduced absenteeism.However, these benefits are derivedfrom effective teamworking, not teamworking per se. Thus, business teams mustattend to those team factors that directly contribute to the benefits.Team development can take manyforms. Often team members are individually described in terms of theirpreferred roles. This approach enables ideal team profiles to be developed. Thebest teams have a balance of individuals bringing particular abilities to thegroup. Team development can help becauseunderstanding individual strengths and weaknesses facilitates more effectiveorganisation of tasks. A similar approach is to define theindividual personality types. A greater shared understanding of members’personalities and how they define preferred ways of working improves theirability to integrate. Such development becomes mosteffective when it enhances teamwork at the collective level. Until recently,team competencies have tended to be considered at the individual rather thancollective level. The research partnership of PennaChange Consulting and Cranfield School of Management has set out to define thecollective knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours that teams fromdifferent contexts need to enhance their performance. Challenging questionsThe research initially focused onteams from a variety of environments, such as sport, the arts, and business.Observation of non-work teams raises challenging questions for business: why,for example, do we accept the need for football teams to plan set moves andjazz groups to rehearse, and yet expect project teams at work to perform fromday one?From this research, a generic modelof collective competence was developed and then explored further through asurvey of almost 100 teams, and over 500 team members, from many differentbusiness environments. The research suggested that at least 16 distinctcollective competencies have a significant impact on performance. These competencies includemaintaining an effective psychological environment, managing important taskprocesses, sharing particular types of knowledge, and encouraging motivationalcompetence. Can we be sure that all competenciesare relevant to all teams? Different teams operate in vastly differentenvironments. Some are brought together for one-off projects, others last foryears. Some might carry out formal and predefined tasks, while others facebroad goals that can be achieved in any number of ways. Teams are made up of differentindividuals. They might be predominantly introverts or extroverts, all women orall men. These factors are likely to affect teamworking and therefore mightdetermine which competencies are important. The survey stage of the research hasstarted to illuminate some of these issues. For example, let us consider theneed for flexibility. This is a competence that seems to be important to enableteams collectively to adjust to changing task demands. Teams in a fairly definedenvironment, facing structured and predetermined tasks, are perhaps less likelyto require such competence. Our survey supports this, indicating thatflexibility is more predictive of good performance in teams facing unstructuredtask environments. CommunicationHowever, many of the competencies inthe framework appear to be relevant to all teams. Certain core competencies,such as communication, universally predict the performance measures. Thus effectivecommunication must be achieved in all teams to facilitate success. The issue for development here isnot whether effective communication should be developed but how it should bedeveloped. It is to address this question that the team context must beconsidered. Teams sharing office space might beaffected by regular informal meetings; international virtual teams mightrequire formal communication protocols. The survey has also informed ourunderstanding of the relevance of emotional empathy and cohesion. The dataindicates that people achieve more satisfaction from being part of a team if itexhibits high levels of these competencies. This is important because it isthrough increased levels of employee-satisfaction that improved organisationalbehaviours and attitudes are achieved. Team members who work in betterpsychological environments are less likely to be absent and more likely to staywith the organisation. The research has resulted in thedevelopment of a collective competency instrument. This enables teams to assesstheir own strengths and weaknesses and decide what training would benefit themmost. Teams taking part in the researchreceived feedback that indicates their strengths and weaknesses. Using theseprofiles, they, alongside a facilitator, can plan development within theconstraints of their team and their environment. Competence development requirestrainers to address the process issues specific to the team. The question isthen not simply to use prescribed methods to achieve competence, but todiscover the processes by which they can develop and maintain such collectivecompetence. This model has been developed frommany different teams. Too often team research focuses on top management teamsto the exclusion of those in “less prestigious” areas of the organisation.Wherever employees work together to achieve collective goals, attention shouldbe paid to the development of the competencies that will bring about success.Tim Mills is a researchfellow at Cranfield School of Management
The Ærfugl project is being developed in two phases with an investment of around $880m Image: The Ærfugl project is being developed in two phases with an investment of around $880m. Photo: courtesy of Aker Solutions. Aker BP has awarded a contract to Aker Solutions to deliver the subsea production system for second phase the Ærfugl gas field development, located approximately 210km west of Sandnessjøen in the Norwegian SeaThe Ærfugl project comprises two development phases, which will both be tied into the existing floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel on the nearby Skarv field.Under the contract, which is valued about NOK700m ($76.4m), Aker Solutions will deliver wellheads, vertical subsea trees, satellite structures, control systems, a tie-in module and about 30km of umbilicals.Aker Solutions will also be responsible for the delivery of the Vectus next-generation subsea control system designed to offer improved data and power capabilities, as well as standard, lightweight vertical subsea trees.Aker Solutions greenfield projects executive vice-president Egil Bøyum said: “Our deliveries to Ærfugl highlight the power of Intelligent Subsea, as we utilize our integrated field design capabilities to accelerate the field development and maximize performance.”Aker Solutions plans to commence work immediately, with subsea structures scheduled for delivery in 2020. The work will involve facilities in Norway, the UK, India, Malaysia and Brazil.Ærfugl project will unlock nearly 300 million barrels of oil equivalentThe Ærfugl project, which will see a total investment of around NOK8bn ($880m), aims to unlock nearly 300 million barrels of oil equivalent.Additionally, Aker BP has awarded Engineering Procurement Construction Installation (EPCI) contract to Subsea 7 for the Ærfugl Phase 2 project.Subsea 7 will be responsible for tie-back involving the application of Electrically Heat Traced Flowline (EHTF) technology for a distance of 13.5km from the subsea location to the existing Skarv infrastructure.The company plans to commence project management and engineering at its offices in Stavanger, Norway while fabrication of the EHTF system is planned to be carried out at Subsea 7’s spoolbase at Vigra, Norway.Offshore operations are scheduled to be carried out during 2020 and 2021.Subsea 7 Norway vice president Monica Bjørkmann said: “Electrically Heat Traced Flowlines have been developed by Subsea 7, in collaboration with InterPipe, to deliver leading insulation performance and enable cost-effective long-distance tie-backs.”
Even though the mercury is telling us otherwise this week, another exceptional season for Ocean City is approaching fast, and tickets go on sale starting Friday (Feb. 1) for a variety of great shows.Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, the box office will open for the Mr. Mature America Pageant featuring celebrity host Barbara Eden on April 13, Broadway musicals including “Mamma Mia” (July 9 to 12) and “Newsies” (August 6 to 9), and the Children’s Theater Series on the Ocean City Music Pier (five different shows on Tuesday mornings in July).Barbara Eden will emcee the Mr. Mature America Pageant at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Ocean City Music Pier. Eden starred in the iconic “I Dream of Jeannie” television series that launched in 1965.Her talent and charm will be a perfect fit for Ocean City’s pageant, which mixes self-deprecating humor with nostalgia and talent in a tribute to men ages 55 and older, according to a city press release.Eden will host the sixth annual event and conduct on-stage interviews with contestants.Mr. Mature America Bill Quain hams it up with the show’s host, Erik Estrada, in 2018.The Ocean City Pops Orchestra, Ocean City Theatre Company and professional cast members will team up to bring Broadway to the Hughes Performing Arts Center this summer.“Mamma Mia” uses the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs to tell an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship in an exceptionally popular musical.The production contains ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Super Trouper,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo” and more. Shows are 7:30 p.m. July 9, 10 and 12; and 2 p.m. July 11 at Hughes Performing Arts Center (beach block of Sixth Street).“Newsies” is set in turn-of-the century New York City and tells the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.”Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (“Kinky Boots”). Shows are 7:30 p.m. August 6, 7 and 9; and 2 p.m. August 8 at the Hughes Performing Arts Center.The 2019 Children’s Theater Series includes:“Schoolhouse Rock Live!:” 10:30 a.m. July 2“Elephant & Piggies: We Are In A Play:” 10:30 a.m. July 9“Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical:” 10:30 a.m. July 16“Stellaluna: The Musical:” 10:30 a.m. July 23“How I Became A Pirate:” 10:30 a.m. July 30Tickets for all shows will be available starting Feb. 1 at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-61112 or at the welcome centers at City Hall (861 Asbury Avenue), the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Rt. 52 causeway and the municipal building at 46th Street and West Avenue.Registration is also now open for any contestant 55 or older who would like to participate in the Mr. Mature America Pageant. Visit www.ocnj.us/mrmature for more information and to sign up as a contestant.Lou Gramm and Asia Join the 2019 Summer LineupLou Gramm, the original voice behind the classic rock band Foreigner, will perform hits like “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and “Double Vision” in a newly announced concert Aug. 5 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The concert also will include Asia featuring John Payne.Tickets for the show will go on sale Thursday, Jan. 31. A pre-sale is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 (use code BRE). For more information and ticket links, visit www.ocnj.us/SummerConcerts.The lineup for the rest of the Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier is already taking shape. The series brings a wide variety of contemporary performers to the stage in Ocean City with most concerts on Monday nights. Tickets are on sale for the following:BUDDY GUY: Legendary blues guitarist and singer. Monday, June 24 – 7 p.m.HAPPY TOGETHER 2019: 10-Year Anniversary Tour starring The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills. Sunday, June 30 – 7 p.m.BOZ SCAGGS: Out of The Blues Tour 2019. Monday, July 1 – 7 p.m.ALLMAN BETTS BAND: The sons of legendary Allman Brothers Band members Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley perform both new music and Allman Brothers Band classics. Monday, July 8 – 7 p.m.KILLER QUEEN: The Premier Tribute to Queen. Monday, July 15 – 7 p.m.Get ready for some tasty chili Saturday.COMING UP IN FEBRUARYSuper Chili Bowl (Feb. 2): Ocean City Boy Scouts from Troop 32 will hold the third annual Super Chili Bowl fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center within the Ocean City Community Center (1735 Simpson Avenue).Prizes will go to the top chefs receiving votes from the general public after sampling the many different chili styles. The event is free for chef/participants with $5 per person charged at the door for taste-testing guests.Prizes will be given for Best Chili, Most Unique Chili, Hottest Chili and Best Cornbread. Chili chefs can register by sending their name, email address and phone number to Crystal Erney by phone at 609-335-3598 or by email at 
The Stadium Woods on the campus of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg represent one of only a handful of old-growth stands of forest left on the East Coast. The powers that be at the school have recently proposed to cut about a quarter of the 11 acre woods to build a new indoor practice facility for the football team. This is not sitting well with much of the student body, faculty and Blacksburg area residents.The main issue on campus is not the actual building of the facility, but the location. The Stadium Woods is one of the rarest pieces of natural history left on the East Coast, containing great white oaks that are over 350 years old. As the video below demonstrates, opponents of the construction plan point to alternative sites on campus that will not require the destruction of any of this unique eco-system. A petition is being circulated and Virginia Tech administrators are having closed-door meetings to discuss the project and any alternatives. A ruling is expected by June 1.This short documentary style video was put together by some VT undergraduate students and does a great job of explaining both sides of the controversy.
For more information, check out http://www.savestadiumwoods.com/Here is a Washington Post article from earlier in the month outlining the controversy.