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The post Sanders Calls for the St. Albans Creamery to Reopen appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Kevin McCallum) ## [Fixing a Bad Book Blurb (with Before-and-After Examples)](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/08/fixing-a-bad-book-blurb-with-before-and-after-examples/) _2026-08-19 · SPR · Self-Publishing Review_ It’s no secret that writing a book description is difficult. Compressing an entire novel into a few paragraphs of sales copy requires more than simply summarizing the plot. A blurb needs to establish a book’s unique premise, create a strong sense of tension, and give readers a reason to buy. In this article, we'll take \[...\] ## [Building the case for software outsourcing in 2026: what’s changed, and the reasons that are still relevant](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/19/building-the-case-for-software-outsourcing-in-2026-whats-changed-and-the-reasons-that-are-still-relevant/) _2026-08-19 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Software outsourcing seems to be increasing in popularity as time passes by. While there are many reasons contributing to this, which reasons are new, and which ones have been around for a while? In this article, we break down the reasons why businesses choose software outsourcing over in-house custom software development, by comparing evergreen reasons \[…\] ## [Cabinet Approves Publication and Parliamentary Submission of New ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism’ Bill](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/cabinet-approves-publication-and-parliamentary-submission-of-new-protection-of-the-state-from-terrorism-bill/) _2026-08-18 · Gayan Chandrasekara · Lanka Business Online_ Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved a proposal to publish the draft bill for the ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism Act’ in the Government Gazette and subsequently submit it to Parliament for legislative enactment. The decision, reached at the Cabinet meeting on August 17, 2026, remains subject to formal approval at the \[…\] ## [Cabinet Approves Amendment to Foreign Exchange Act to Criminalize Unauthorized Outward Fund Transfers](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/cabinet-approves-amendment-to-foreign-exchange-act-to-criminalize-unauthorized-outward-fund-transfers/) _2026-08-18 · Gayan Chandrasekara · Lanka Business Online_ In a significant regulatory shift aimed at strengthening financial law enforcement, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval in principle to amend the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017. The proposed amendment will classify the unauthorized transfer of funds out of Sri Lanka as a criminal offense, addressing a crucial gap in the \[…\] ## [ComBank partners SolarRay Energy to expand access to green financing for solar solutions](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/combank-partners-solarray-energy-to-expand-access-to-green-financing-for-solar-solutions/) _2026-08-18 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Mr W. D. Jayasuriya, Chief Manager of the Retail Products Department of Commercial Bank and Mr. Elabada Liyanage Chamil Suranga Silva, Managing Director of SolarRay Energy exchange the agreement in the presence of representatives of the two companies. Driven by its commitment to providing sustainable financial solutions for its customers, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has \[…\] ## [Sampath Bank Partners GV Auto to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in Sri Lanka](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/sampath-bank-partners-gv-auto-to-accelerate-electric-vehicle-adoption-in-sri-lanka/) _2026-08-18 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Mr. Abeeth Dangalla, Managing Director, Gavinro International (Pvt) Ltd (Fourth from Left) and Mr. Darshin Pathinayake, Chief Business Intelligence Officer, Sampath Bank PLC (Fourth from right) exchange the agreement in the presence of representatives from both organisations Sampath Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with GV Auto by Gavinro International (Pvt) Ltd., expanding… ## [CFA Society Sri Lanka to Host Exclusive Programme on Wealth Maximizing Options for Family Businesses](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/cfa-society-sri-lanka-to-host-exclusive-programme-on-wealth-maximizing-options-for-family-businesses/) _2026-08-18 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Initiative to provide family-business owners with practical insights on growth, succession, capital raising and long-term wealth creation CFA Society Sri Lanka, under its Learnings sub-brand, will host “Wealth Maximizing Options for Family Businesses,” an exclusive one-day programme designed for owners and principal shareholders of family-owned businesses considering the next phase of growth,… ## [Aitken Spence begins with strong momentum in Q1 FY 2026/27, as PBT rises 74% to Rs. 1.74 Bn](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/18/aitken-spence-begins-with-strong-momentum-in-q1-fy-2026-27-as-pbt-rises-74-to-rs-1-74-bn/) _2026-08-18 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Aitken Spence PLC, with a portfolio spanning diverse industries and geographies, began the financial year 2026/27 with strong earnings momentum, recording a 74% increase in Group Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Rs. 1.7 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 158% to Rs. 1.0 billion, while Group EBITDA \[…\] ## [Hemas Enters East Africa, Strengthening Its International Footprint](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/17/hemas-enters-east-africa-strengthening-its-international-footprint/) _2026-08-17 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Ashish Chandra CEO Hemas Group and Sabrina Esufally, Managing Director Hemas Consumer Brands Acquisition of Kenya’s Twiga Stationers strengthens Consumer Brands portfolio and creates platform for regional growth Hemas Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, announces its entry into East Africa through the acquisition of a majority stake in Twiga Stationers & \[…\] ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SnBtu2Sqe0ID) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Vietjet brings its award-recognised brand and signature red uniform to Sri Lanka with new Colombo route](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/14/vietjet-brings-its-award-recognised-brand-and-signature-red-uniform-to-sri-lanka-with-new-colombo-route/) _2026-08-14 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ As Vietjet prepares to launch its direct route between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City on 18 August 2026, the airline is celebrating two recent honours from the 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards, organised by AirlineRatings: “Favourite Low-Cost Carrier” and “Best Cabin Crew Uniform.” Determined by travellers’ votes, the awards recognise Vietjet’s distinctive brand and cabin \[…\] ## [Pan Asia Bank Crosses Rs. 350 Bn In Assets; 1H Profit Rises 16%](https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/08/14/pan-asia-bank-crosses-rs-350-bn-in-assets-1h-profit-rises-16/) _2026-08-14 · LBO · Lanka Business Online_ Pan Asia Bank has surpassed Rs. 350 billion in total assets for the first time in its 31-year history, reporting a strong performance for the first half of 2026. For the six months ended 30 June, the Bank recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 2.5 billion, up 16% year-on-year, while Net Interest Income grew \[…\] ## [Do Self-Published Authors Really Need an Email Newsletter?](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/08/do-self-published-authors-really-need-an-email-newsletter/) _2026-08-11 · SPR · Self-Publishing Review_ Self-published authors compete with traditional publishing houses, ghostwriters, and each other for attention. While social media can help them reach readers, algorithms and platform changes often limit consistent access to followers. This raises an important question for those managing their own marketing. Is an email newsletter worth the effort, or is it just another time-consuming \[...\] ## [Day Dreaming by Carrie Thorne](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/08/day-dreaming-by-carrie-thorne/) _2026-08-07 · John Staughton, Senior Reviewer · Self-Publishing Review_ A charming and emotional addition to her cozy mountain romance series, Day Dreaming (A Foothills Romance Novel, Book 7) by Carrie Thorne explores our capacity to gracefully grow and embrace second chances. When Reed brings his two kids to Foothills for a summer of outdoor adventures, he never expects to fall for a hunky new neighbor, \[...\] ## [Opinion: why read Pride and Prejudice when TikTok does it in 40 seconds?](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-why-read-pride-and-prejudice-when-tiktok-does-it-in-40-seconds/) _2026-08-07 · Amy Watson · LSJ News_ Do you ever stop and think about the last time you read a book? I don’t mean listening to an audiobook or watching a film based on a book; I mean actually sat and immersed yourself in the text of a novel. Can you remember the last time you did it? Maybe you can’t. Studies \[…\] ## [Cogs, corsets and colour – world’s biggest steampunk festival returns to Lincoln](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/cogs-corsets-and-colour-worlds-biggest-steampunk-festival-returns-to-lincoln/) _2026-08-04 · Aimee Collinson · LSJ News_ Julia Shaw is reminiscing about the time she caused outrage by cheating during the tea-dunking duel at Lincoln’s Asylum Steampunk Festival. She sneaked in a Lotus Biscoff biscuit to dip in her brew when the rules clearly state (apparently) that competitors are only allowed to use standard malted milks. “Somebody spotted it and shouted ‘that’s \[…\] ## [Opinion: it’s a custard cream calamity – our biscuits have lost the plot!](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-its-a-custard-cream-calamity-our-biscuits-have-lost-the-plot/) _2026-08-03 · Joe Billard · LSJ News_ When you go into the supermarket, do you ever go on in for one thing and end up with multiple items due to all the options staring at you from the shelves? A few weeks back I walked into Sainsbury’s for a pack of custard creams – my go-to biscuit for a late night cuppa \[…\] ## [An Interview with D.R. Berlin: Author of The Third Estate: Devil’s Tango](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/07/an-interview-with-d-r-berlin-author-of-the-third-estate-devils-tango/) _2026-07-30 · Ale · Self-Publishing Review_ D.R. Berlin is an award-winning author of mystery, suspense, and thriller fiction, U.S. Army veteran and general surgeon, with degrees from MIT and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is the author of The Third Estate series, a cinematic thriller world of espionage, conspiracy, family secrets, and emotional risk. Her background in science, medicine, \[...\] ## [Review: The Third Estate: Devil’s Tango by D.R. Berlin](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/07/review-the-third-estate-devils-tango-by-d-r-berlin/) _2026-07-28 · John Staughton, Senior Reviewer · Self-Publishing Review_ An adrenaline-filled thriller of professional killers and family secrets, The Third Estate: Devil's Tango by D.R. Berlin offers another twisted dose of conspiracy in the Third Estate series. When a John Doe lands in the ER with a slug in his gut, Captain Sophie Allard does all she can to save him, but he seems \[...\] ## [An Interview with Larrian Gillespie: Author of Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/07/an-interview-with-larrian-gillespie-author-of-houdini-the-man-who-died-twice/) _2026-07-28 · SPR · Self-Publishing Review_ From childhood actress to urologic surgeon, Larrian Gillespie, MD has completed her 10th book and her first in the true crime investigation/biography/memoir genre- Houdini: The Man Who Died Twice. It seems she has a knack for investigating and has uncovered never-before-recognized documents and interviews with people who contributed to the death of the famed escapist \[...\] ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6ia1NAknDphz) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Restoration of Olympia oysters gains traction](https://nwtreatytribes.org/restoration-of-olympia-oysters-gains-traction/) _2026-07-27 · troyal · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ More than a decade of surveys, monitoring, and trial and error has taught the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Clallam County… The post Restoration of Olympia oysters gains traction appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Review: Wolf in Wanderley by Dave J. Andrae](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/07/review-wolf-in-wanderley-by-dave-j-andrae/) _2026-07-24 · John Staughton, Senior Reviewer · Self-Publishing Review_ An unapologetic tribute to Gen X mentality and the timeless frustrations of aging, Wolf in Wanderley by Dave J. Andrae is a story of haunted pasts, hope for the future, and the cruel paralysis of the present. Facing the downward slope of his modest career as a fringe filmmaker, Wolfgang Barnes hunkers down in Florida, \[...\] ## [DNA project assesses elk population health](https://nwtreatytribes.org/dna-project-assesses-elk-population-health/) _2026-07-22 · troyal · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and partners at Panthera and five other Olympic Peninsula tribes are trying to understand whether… The post DNA project assesses elk population health appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Review: Searching for Harold by Stephen Watts](https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/07/review-searching-for-harold-by-stephen-watts/) _2026-07-21 · John Staughton, Senior Reviewer · Self-Publishing Review_ An epistolary memoir of a fractured family in the throes of World War II, Searching for Harold: One Family's World War II Story in Letters by Stephen Watts presents a stirring and timely picture of unity, support, and grace under fire. Primarily comprised of letters exchanged between members of the Carleton and Watts families between \[...\] ## [Being Frank: Amending MMPA is essential to protect salmon from pinniped predators](https://nwtreatytribes.org/being-frank-amending-mmpa-is-essential-to-protect-salmon-from-pinniped-predators/) _2026-07-21 · kneumeyer · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ Being Frank is a column by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the… The post Being Frank: Amending MMPA is essential to protect salmon from pinniped predators appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Stitching the unsayable: artist Tegan Piper on exhibiting her underwear](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/07/stitching-the-unsayable-interview-with-artist-tegan-piper/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stitching-the-unsayable-interview-with-artist-tegan-piper) _2026-07-15 · Beatrice Wolfenden · Eastlondonlines_ Textiles haven’t exactly escaped their cultural baggage. Stitching still carries labels like “domestic”, “decorative”, or “women’s work”, and Tegan Piper is keenly aware of how that shapes the reception of her pieces. She’s discovered that the medium itself seems to trigger assumptions, not just about the work, but about her. “When I first started, I didn’t think it would be as controversial as it… ## [Young People Want to Leave Vermont Over Affordability Concerns, Poll Finds](https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/gen-zero/young-people-want-to-leave-vermont-over-affordability-concerns-poll-finds/) _2026-07-14 · Ian Curry · Economy Archives | Seven Days_ The findings capture the scale of Vermont’s cost-of-living woes and the challenge they pose to an aging state that wants to attract younger residents. The post Young People Want to Leave Vermont Over Affordability Concerns, Poll Finds appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Krona100 | Dreamstime) ## [Beyond the bass: inside London’s underground rave culture](https://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2026/07/beyond-the-bass-inside-londons-underground-rave-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-the-bass-inside-londons-underground-rave-culture) _2026-07-14 · Shen Hau · Eastlondonlines_ The bass arrives before the music fully takes shape, travelling through the concrete floor of an underground warehouse, rising through the soles of your shoes before the melody properly lands. For a few hours, the outside world begins to fade, and the urgency of real-world responsibilities slip away. Rave culture has never quite shaken off its enduring reputation. Drug use and recklessness have… ## [Tribe tests water temperature limits for chum salmon](https://nwtreatytribes.org/tribe-tests-water-temperature-limits-for-chum-salmon/) _2026-07-14 · troyal · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ Water temperature is critical to salmon. It affects their ability to grow, metabolize food and fight off diseases. If water… The post Tribe tests water temperature limits for chum salmon appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [From village green to Commonwealth Games: how Amy Pharaoh became a global bowls superstar](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/from-village-green-to-commonwealth-games-how-amy-pharaoh-became-a-global-bowls-superstar/) _2026-07-10 · Bella Patrick · LSJ News_ Amy Pharaoh was just eight-years-old when her parents started taking her along to watch them play bowls every weekend. “By the time I was nine,” she says today, “I was like; I’m not watching this anymore, give me a go.” Almost four decades on, the 47-year-old from Lincolnshire is one of the planet’s greatest \[…\] ## [Northern pike a potential threat in Lake Washington](https://nwtreatytribes.org/northern-pike-a-potential-threat-in-lake-washington/) _2026-07-09 · Trevor Pyle · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ A voracious, invasive fish that preys on salmon has seen its numbers grow in Lake Washington. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe staff… The post Northern pike a potential threat in Lake Washington appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Opinion: fast food restaurants are targeting our children – and it must stop](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-fast-food-restaurants-are-targeting-our-children-and-it-must-stop/) _2026-07-09 · Charlie Jordan · LSJ News_ It is said that children in America recognise, in a photo line-up, Ronald McDonald before Jesus or George Washington. Think about that for a second because, frankly, it’s a terrifying fact. Fast food companies are targeting our little ones and turning them into additive-addicted, junk-loving zombies – and it must be stopped. Toys, play areas \[…\] ## [Eelgrass transplant project wraps up in Port Angeles](https://nwtreatytribes.org/eelgrass-transplant-project-wraps-up-in-port-angeles/) _2026-07-07 · troyal · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL), has planted more than 43,000 eelgrass plants… The post Eelgrass transplant project wraps up in Port Angeles appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Puyallup Tribe honors the first fish — and opens a new longhouse](https://nwtreatytribes.org/puyallup-tribe-honors-the-first-fish-and-opens-a-new-longhouse/) _2026-07-02 · Trevor Pyle · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ Members of The Puyallup Tribe of Indians gathered this spring to continue a tradition and celebrate a milestone. Tribal members… The post Puyallup Tribe honors the first fish — and opens a new longhouse appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [‘We take the mickey’: how Lincoln homelessness charity uses banter to help rough sleepers](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/we-take-the-mickey-how-lincoln-homelessness-charity-uses-banter-to-help-rough-sleepers/) _2026-07-02 · Lola Jackson · LSJ News_ One of the first thing Graham Foster says to us at the start of the night is: “What we do round here is take the mickey out of each other and take the mickey out of the homeless too.” That might sound inappropriate but this is one of the leaders of a Lincoln charity called \[…\] ## [Is this Lincoln’s most haunted building? Ghost Walk guides say city hotel is full of ghouls](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/is-this-lincolns-most-haunted-building-ghost-walk-guides-say-city-hotel-is-full-of-ghouls/) _2026-07-02 · Alex Young · LSJ News_ It may look like like one of Lincoln’s plushest hotels but The White Hart, in the city’s Bailgate area, is known for something else entirely – at least according to Karen Crow. “This is definitely the most haunted building in Lincoln – even the staff tell us is it,” she says. “There is no way \[…\] ## [Nooksack, Lummi key partners in salmon education program](https://nwtreatytribes.org/nooksack-lummi-key-partners-in-salmon-education-program/) _2026-07-01 · Kimberly Cauvel · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ North Sound tribal members joined groups of Bellingham fourth graders this spring as they visited a local beach to study… The post Nooksack, Lummi key partners in salmon education program appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Dungeness crab molting period may be shifting](https://nwtreatytribes.org/dungeness-crab-molting-period-may-be-shifting/) _2026-06-29 · troyal · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is gathering new information about Dungeness crab that will help manage the population. “Our goal is… The post Dungeness crab molting period may be shifting appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes . ## [Opinion: Forget tennis talk of a Big Three, Andy Murray deserves to be recognised in a Big Four](https://www.lsjnews.co.uk/opinion-forget-tennis-talk-of-a-big-three-andy-murray-deserves-to-be-recognised-in-a-big-four/) _2026-06-29 · Emily Oswin · LSJ News_ When we talk about the most recent golden era of tennis there are three names that are always spoken about: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Rodger Federer. As brilliant as this trio were and as entertaining as it was to watch them against each other – whether that was in grand slam finals or Olympic \[…\] ## [Ongoing monitoring shows success of estuary restoration](https://nwtreatytribes.org/ongoing-monitoring-shows-success-of-estuary-restoration/) _2026-06-26 · Kimberly Cauvel · Northwest Treaty Tribes_ Where the Stillaguamish River melds with Port Susan Bay, monitoring continues to show that estuary restoration is working, providing refuge… The post Ongoing monitoring shows success of estuary restoration appeared first on Northwest Treaty Tribes .