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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
National Donut Day: How Rochester offered free donuts to heroes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Friday is one of the sweetest holidays of the year: National Donut Day! It was founded in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago to honor the 'Donut Lassies' — volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War One. Donuts Delite and our local Salvation Army joined forces Friday to hand out hundreds of free donuts to some of our every day heroes. 'So, the tradition, again, goes back to the 1920s, World War I and so we have just always felt that it's an opportunity for us to give back to the community,' Salvation Army of Greater Rochester Director of Development Michael Gilbert said. 'A lot of people give to the Salvation Army to help us do our mission and so this is that one day that we can go and return the favor to those organizations that are serving throughout our city throughout our community and helping those who need it most.' Multiple major chains are also getting in on the fun, including Dunkin' and Tim Hortons, which have been giving out freebies with any drink purchase. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
One of our finest writers of mystery and detection: The best Classic Crime novels out now - Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert, Silence After Dinner by Clifford Witting, Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie
Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert (British Library £8.99, 272pp) A practicing lawyer who wrote his crime fiction on his daily commute into London, Michael Gilbert was at his peak when Smallbone Deceased was first published in 1950. The plot is tantalisingly bizarre. An eminently respectable firm of solicitors is thrown into disarray when a corpse is found stuffed into a deed box. With the police up against a conspiracy of silence, the challenge of solving the murder is met by the recently qualified Henry Bohun. The insomniac Henry occupies the twilight hours by uncovering financial chicanery. Gilbert stands as one of our finest writers of mystery and detection. For Smallbone Deceased, he is on top form. Silence After Dinner by Clifford Witting (Galileo £10.99, 244pp) An anonymous diarist writing at the time of the communist takeover in China confesses to a brutal murder. The scene then shifts to an English village, where the new rector has a missionary background in the Far East. Among those sharing the Chinese connection is his predecessor's wastrel son and a wandering hell-fire preacher who, knowing too much, ends up in a watery grave. The job of linking a rural outpost on the South Downs with a revolution on the other side of the world falls to the methodical Inspector Bradfield, who has to contend with small-minded bigotry in his hunt for a cold-hearted killer. Joining the growing contingent of rediscovered mystery writers from the 1950s, Clifford Witting weaves an enthralling story. If the love interest stretches credibility, the leading characters are convincingly portrayed. Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie (Harper Fiction £14.99, 256pp) Agatha Christie had a genius for ringing the changes on the traditional mystery formula. In Dumb Witness, reissued in a handsome hardback edition, Hercule Poirot receives a letter from an elderly lady who hints at an attempt on her life. Poirot is intrigued, not so much by the letter itself as by the fact that it was posted two months after the sender had died, apparently from natural causes. The indomitable detective intrudes on a family at war, having discovered that the wealthy spinster had left all her money to her irritatingly fussy companion. Was it the beneficiary of the will who had hurried the process or another of the household who had hoped for unjust deserts? To add to the complications, a boisterous terrier, the dumb witness, may have contributed to the death of his mistress.
Otago Daily Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Young creatives can show identity in Y art exhibition
Y Southland Youth Development co-ordinator Michael Gilbert. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Y Southland is calling on young creatives to share their talents in a Youth Week art exhibition this month — and is preparing to transform its Tay St reception area into a vibrant pop-up gallery to showcase their work. Paintings, photography, sketches, drawings and other visual art forms are all welcome, with the exhibition set to run from May 19-25 as part of Youth Week celebrations. Entries should reflect this year's Youth Week theme: Taking Our Place — Whai Wāhitanga, interpreted in each artist's own way. Submissions are open to people aged 12-24. Y Southland Youth Development co-ordinator Michael Gilbert said the exhibition was all about giving young people a voice through creative expression. "We had a lot of ideas about how to celebrate Youth Week, but the art exhibition really ticked all the boxes," he said. "It gives young people an outlet to share their creativity — and we know there are some incredibly talented artists out there, as well as those who simply enjoy creating. ''But it's also a chance for them to reflect on what the theme 'Taking Our Place – Whai Wāhitanga' means to them. So they're not only showcasing their talent, but their perspective and identity." The exhibition will be on display for the entire Youth Week, and community members will be encouraged to stop by and take in the artwork. While the focus is on the exhibition and showcasing youth creativity, there will be two winners announced at the Block Takeover event on May 25, and their artwork will stay on display at the Y for two weeks. The Y has some free canvases available from its reception, and artwork can be submitted at any time. To get involved, visit the Y at 77 Tay St, Invercargill or email The Y Southland's youth development co-ordinator Michael Gilbert at — APL
Daily News Egypt
09-02-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Forbes Global explores hosting annual conference in Egypt's New Capital
The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) recently hosted a high-profile delegation led by the Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Global and the CEO of Magnom Properties, alongside senior representatives. The visit aimed to assess the potential of the New Administrative Capital (NAC) as the venue for the Forbes Annual CEO Conference, marking its first-ever edition in Egypt. During the visit, Khaled Abbas, Chairperson of ACUD, and senior officials briefed the delegation on the rapid development of the NAC, highlighting major achievements in the Government and Financial Districts. These areas have already begun attracting leading global financial institutions and presenting promising investment opportunities. The discussions also covered progress on Forbes' first zero-carbon tower, a landmark project set to draw international investors and business leaders. Michael Gilbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties, praised the New Administrative Capital's rapid progress and world-class infrastructure, emphasizing its potential as a global investment hub. Maged Marei, CEO of Magnom Properties, commended ACUD's efforts in developing the Central Business District, positioning it as a magnet for multinational corporations. He highlighted the $1bn Forbes International Tower as a transformative project that will encourage major institutions to establish regional headquarters in the NAC, further driving foreign investment, economic growth, and job creation in Egypt. ACUD was established in April 2016 as an Egyptian joint-stock company overseeing the implementation, management, and operation of the New Administrative Capital—one of Egypt's most ambitious national projects. ACUD operates under Investment Law No. 8 of 1997 and has a paid-in capital of EGP 44.6bn. In 2022, the company reported pre-tax profits of EGP 19.8bn, while its assets surged to EGP 255bn. Construction of the NAC began in late 2016, covering an area of approximately 230,000 feddans. Strategically located 60 kilometers east of Cairo and 65 kilometers west of Suez, the city is designed to accommodate up to 8.5 million residents upon completion. It serves as a key solution to Cairo's congestion and Egypt's rapid population growth while reinforcing the country's position as a regional business and investment hub. By exploring partnerships with global entities such as Forbes Global, the New Administrative Capital continues to solidify its role as a premier destination for international business, innovation, and economic development.
