| Annan Leads Initiative [which] Seeks To Boost Agricultural ...
“The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on Monday pledged to increase agricultural productivity of the continent's small farmers and lift tens of millions of people out of extreme poverty in the near future. Addressing a press conference in Nairobi, AGRA chairman Kofi Annan said the organization has invested $150 million to support the development of new seed systems better equipped to cope with the harsh African climate. ‘Africa is the only region where overall food security and livelihoods are deteriorating. We will reverse this trend by working to create an environmentally sustainable, uniquely African Green Revolution. When our poorest farmers finally prosper, all of Africa will benefit,' Annan told journalists in Nairobi. The former UN Secretary General who has been on a fact finding mission in Western Kenya called on African leaders to chart a new path for prosperity by spurring the continent's agricultural development and also to seek help to reverse decades of relative neglect in funding for agricultural development for Africa.
Shed some light on your kitchen
STUDIES have shown that when it comes to spending time at home, no room gets more visitors than the kitchen. Even with media rooms and family rooms offering more than ever before, the kitchen remains a gathering spot. In spite of their universal popularity, many kitchens remain in need of a few adjustments. Many times, homeowners mistake the need for tinkering with the need for a complete remodeling, a job that typically costs thousands of dollars. But seeing your kitchen in a new light doesn’t need to break the bank. In fact, a few relatively inexpensive lighting changes can be all a kitchen needs. Track Lighting The primary benefit of track lighting is the ability to direct light anywhere you need it. Rather than a single fixture, track lighting has multiple fixtures, helping to serve a multitude of purposes.
Windcrest East: Senior condo complex in Calverton
What: A 126-unit market-rate condominium complex made up of detached, two-level single-family homes for ages 55 and older. Homes run 2,482 square feet and 2,143 square feet and generally feature two bedrooms, two baths on the first floor, another bedroom, bathroom and a den on the second floor and an attached, two-car garage. Situated on nearly 78 acres, the development opened in February 2004.
How much: New, unsold units are currently priced at $589,900, which is about $60,000 more than their earlier counterparts because they include many upgrades. Common charges run $211 a month and taxes are $5,300 a year, according to Constance Ashton, director of sales. Recent resales, according to Pam Hunt, a real estate agent with Colony Realty in Jamesport, have ranged from $500,000 to $528,900.
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