TARPON SPRINGS, FL -- Pinellas County will celebrate the 25th birthday of the Brooker Creek Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 23 with guided hikes, kids' crafts, presentations and birthday cake starting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Residents are invited to the free event celebrating the 25th birthday of the 8,700-acre preserve and the 15th birthday of the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Speakers will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon to talk about the history and importance of the preserve, offerings at the education center, the education center architecture and the art inspirations at the preserve. There will be birthday cake and entertainment from noon to 1 p.m. And the following activities will be available from 1 to 3 p.m.: * Activities for kids: Children will be able to take part in making beeswax candles, decorating tree cookies and a craft station. * Pop-up exhibit: An exhibit featuring wildlife found at Brooker Creek Preserve will … [Read more...] about County To Celebrate 25th Birthday Of Brooker Creek Preserve
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‘Are You People Insane?’: CNN’s Don Lemon Reacts To Trump Team’s Meme
CNN’s Don Lemon reacted in disbelief on “Don Lemon Tonight” over a meme President Donald Trump’s campaign posted Tuesday. The meme shows the president superimposed as Thanos, a fictional character from the “Avengers” movies. Trump is “snapping” a number of Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, into oblivion.“What are we, in junior high school? Like what the hell? What is this?” Lemon said Tuesday. “Like what — what? I cannot believe that I’m even having to report this on the news.” Lemon appeared shocked by what he referred to as a “stupid, juvenile meme game.” WATCH: “This is crazy. This is literally crazy,” he continued. “Are you people insane? Are you insane? Go ahead, troll the Democrats on Twitter. Do this stupid, silly you know what. Play this stupid, juvenile meme game. History won’t record this meme stupid crap.” (RELATED: CNN’s Don … [Read more...] about ‘Are You People Insane?’: CNN’s Don Lemon Reacts To Trump Team’s Meme
Don Lemon Blames Current ‘Level Of Toxicity’ For Harassment After Being Called A ‘F*ggot’
CNN anchor Don Lemon said the Trump Era’s “level of toxicity” led him to be on the receiving end of a homophobic slur during FT Future of News Summit on Thursday. “I was doing a shoot in the park the other day, and someone said, ‘We built this country. I can’t wait for CNN to fire your black a**, you f*ggot,'” the anchor recalled.Lemon mentioned that he often receives threatening calls from a Trump supporter and fears for his privacy, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Don Lemon attends The Paley Honors: A Gala Tribute To LGBTQ at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) “I’m black and gay on cable television in primetime — a unicorn — and I’m a target of the right, a target of white extremists, neo-Nazis and of the president,” Lemon said. He went on to say that Trump’s attacks “take a toll” on him, his “privacy and safety and … [Read more...] about Don Lemon Blames Current ‘Level Of Toxicity’ For Harassment After Being Called A ‘F*ggot’
CNN’s Don Lemon Suggests Not Calling Trump A Racist Would Violate His Journalistic Integrity
CNN’s Don Lemon suggested that not calling President Donald Trump a racist would violate his journalistic integrity during a heated segment on his show Tuesday night. The panel consisted of three CNN contributors: economic analyst Stephen Moore, political commentator Peter Beinart, and columnist Frank Bruni.Prior to Lemon’s impassioned take, the conversation focused on Trump in regards to his response to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the president calling himself a nationalist, and anti-Semitism in a broader context. WATCH: “I’ve got to go. I don’t see where statements of fact are wrong. If you have the evidence that points to someone being a racist, everything they say and things that they do points to them being a racist, I don’t think that’s -,” Lemon said before being interrupted. Moore interjected, “Except his actions aren’t racist. He’s given us the lowest black unemployment rate.”“What … [Read more...] about CNN’s Don Lemon Suggests Not Calling Trump A Racist Would Violate His Journalistic Integrity
Johns Creek Fire Department Offers Residents Free Smoke Detectors
JOHNS CREEK, GA — Due to the increased risk of interior structure fires during the holiday season, the Johns Creek Fire Department is holding a "12 Days of Christmas Smoke Detector Blitz."From Dec. 14-24, any Johns Creek resident in need of a smoke detector can contact the Johns Creek Fire Marshal's Office to receive a new smoke detector. The smoke detectors have a 10-year battery life and can be picked up at Fire Headquarters, 11360 Lakefield Dr., or arrangements can be made for delivery.The Fire Marshal's Office reminds residents to check all smoke detectors in their homes to ensure they are operational. For more information, call 678-512-3363 or email [email protected] Subscribe … [Read more...] about Johns Creek Fire Department Offers Residents Free Smoke Detectors