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You cant have Real Housewives without having shade. Its something that just goes hand in hand. And some housewives bring it much better than others. Naturally, fans who love discussing housewives have their opinions on who is the best of the best. As witnessed by a recent social media debate asking fans, who would win in a shade contest Kenya Moore or Bethenny Frankel?

On a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Kenya was asked about it by host Andy Cohen. Andy inquired,By the way, there was speculation online the other day about who would beat who in a shade contest, you or Bethenny Frankel? The Real Housewives of Atlanta star wasted no time with her answer. Kenya laughed,Shady? I say, for sure, me. Andy responded,Alright, well, there you go. Weve settled that. So far, Bethenny, whose shade spanned 8 seasons on Real Housewives of New York, has yet to respond.

The original tweet was posted by a fan on May 8th. It featured a picture of both Bethenny and Kenya, stitched side by side. The tweet read, They get into a verbal fight. Whos clearing? #RHONY #RHOA. Fans jumped into the comments to weigh in. One wrote, The way Kenya would devour that poor woman into a psychotic break. A clear Bethenny fan stated, Bs bank account. Another commented, This has to be a joke. Bethenny cries when she knows shes losing an argument lol. That particular response garnered 196 likes. Someone else commented, Kenya hands down. However they are both quick with their jabs, so itll be a long fight. The responses on the thread overwhelmingly picked Kenya.So should we look at some of Bethenny and Kenyas moments of shade?

Bethenny once said of castmate Kelly Bensimon, I dont think Kelly is a moron. I dont think shes quick. When being invited to a tea party at 3:30 in the afternoon, Bethenny commented, The whole crusty vagina crowd is up here at 3 oclock in the afternoon dressed in pastels and florals. And finally, the ultimate, when Bethenny told a jealous Jill Zarin that she had to get a hobby.

Onto Kenya. Honestly, I dont even know where to begin. When former castmate Kim Zolciak tried to come for Kenya at a white party, Kenya clapped back quick. Referring to a recent tweet made by Kim, Kenya countered,Worry about your life and the daughter that you pimp out for John Legend tickets. She called Sheree Whitfields never ending home build,Chateau She Cant Pay. Finally, my all time favorite. When Kenya brought a whole ass marching band to interrupt enemy Marlo Hamptons wig line debut. The band, along with Kenya, chanted,Kenya! Moore! Hair! Care! Truly, a shade to end all shades.

I think its clear that most of these examples arent really even shade. They are just flat out reads. And Bethennys style is more direct, while Kenyas is more creative. Either way, they both deserve a well-earned spot in Housewives shade history.

TELL US WHO DO YOU THINK IS SHADIER KENYA OR BETHENNY? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BETHENNY MOMENT? AND YOUR FAVORITE KENYA MOMENT?

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ASthe much-anticipated Jubilee bank holidayapproaches, here is a list of events that will be held across the Bradford district.

Events spanThursday, June 2 - the official Jubilee Day - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The decorations in Summer Lea, Idle, ready for the neighbours' street party at the weekend. Mick Marshall of Idle Greetings donated the bunting and helped to trim the cul-de-sac

City Park Queen'sPlatinum Jubilee celebration,featuring the biggest cake stall in the north, food from around the world, music and entertainment, All building up to the lighting of the official Platinum Jubilee Beacon at 9.30pm. 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

National Jubilee Beacon lighting ceremony, Keighley Town Hall Square, from 9pm. The beacon will be lit at 9:45pm in line with the national timings.

Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley -featuring inflatables, a climbing tower, dance, arts and craft.

Heaton Hub Library -Jubilee Story and Crafts, 10.30am- 4pm.

Friends of Harold Park Jubilee picnic, 2-4pm.

Thackley's Jubilee Celebrations, Thursday to Sunday,various live bands in different venues around the village, a Jubilee Window Trail, charity raffle.

Bradford is turning red, white and blue as trimmings go up ahead of the Jubilee weekend

Family fun day at Wibsey Park, between 11am - 3pm.

Jubilee event at Bierley Community Centre,free, 11.30am -4.30pm. Activities and stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, tombola.

Duke Street Party, Friday and Saturday, noon-8pm, a collaboration among the neighbouring businesses, with live music from local bands and musicians, food and drinks.

Organisations and communities across Bradford will be celebrating with street party events. Picture: PA

Bradford Cathedral street party, 4pm-6pm. Free. Call01274 777720 to book by Thursday, June 2.Dress for the occasion in red, white and blue.Buffet, live music, games, quiz, children's crowns and tiaras fancy dress competition.

Bradford Industrial Museum 1950s street party. Outdoor games and a 1950s band and exhibition. Everyone is welcome to dress up in 1950s attire and bring a picnic.11am-4pm.

A Right Royal Picnic at Cliffe Castle Park, Keighley. Bringa picnic and a blanket for an afternoon of fun, friendship, activities and play. Noon-3pm.

Street party, supported by Beacon Community Church-on Thorncroft Rd, off Beacon Rd, Wibsey, 12-3:30pm. Afun-packed day for the children with a paddling pool and sand complete with buckets and spades and street games from the 1950s.

Silsden Library, Jubilee Scratch Art Crafts, 10am-noon.

The North Parade Jubilee Street Festival. Music, food and drinks. Noon-8pm.

Roberts Park Queens Platinum Jubilee Parkrun, with cake andfancy dress competition with prizes, 9-11am.

Kirkgate Shopping Centre royal party. Make some royal-inspired treats andmeet a princess, 11am-4pm.

Big picnic at Central Park, Haworth,live music, a storyteller, food and drink stalls andbest crown competition. noon-5pm.

City Library, The Queens Knickers Tea Party, 11am -2pm.

Keighley Library,Jubilee rhymes and tea, from 11am. Crown decorating,a queen's throne for selfies and Bookstart Bear. Free.

Wyke Library,outdoor tea party. Bring along a picnic packed lunch and cakes/buns will be provided. There will be crafts for children and outdoor games. Noon to 2pm. Free.

Clayton Library, outdoor festivities with stories, crafts, face painting,quiz, and refreshments. Free. 10am-noon.

Queensbury Library, Jubilee Childrens Royal Brunch. Call07582 109225 to book.

Womenzone street party, 11am-2pm. Share your stories and memories of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, whilst enjoying some family fun.

Bradford Faith TrailJubilee Special,takingin five fascinating places of worship, with added royaldetails and stories being highlighted along the route,10am to 3.45pm. Free. Email education@bradfordcathedral.orgto book.

Crown Community Food Bankstreet party,Wibsey Park.Outdoor and indoor activities novelty football match, bouncy castle funfair, music and dancing, food and drinks. Noon-5pm.

Jubilee-themed refreshments will be on offer at many events across Bradford

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee- Craft Party-outside Cartwright Hall, Lister Park, noon-4pm

East Bierley Cricket Club Jubilee family fun day. Barbecue, live music, inflatable slide and assault course, and multi-sports games.

The Big Community Picnicat Bradford Moor Park,1pm-4pm. Family fun day with stalls, barbecue, entertainment, bouncy castle, arts and crafts and face painting.

Tyersal Residents Community Association, in Tyersal Road, is hosting a Jubilee Family Fun Day. From 2pm. Stalls, music, mascots, childrens activities.

Bradford Cathedral Civic Service of thanksgiving to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The service will be led by Bishop Nick, the Bishop of Leeds in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire and the Lord Mayor of Bradford. City of Bradford Brass Band and the Cathedral Chamber Choir. Refreshments will be served afterwards. 3.30pm-4.30pm.

Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company Jubilee community BBQ- The Rockwell Centre, 12-4pm.

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Dumfries and Galloways towns and villages have been awash in red, white and blue in the run up to the Queens Platinum Jubilee this weekend.

At 11.30am today the ringers at St Johns Episcopalian Church, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, will join in chime with hundreds of bell ringers from across the Commonwealth.

They will ring the eight bells of St Johns the only set in the whole of southern Scotland.

Tony McIlwrick of the Dumfries ringers said they are delighted with their Jubilee role, which will sound around the town.

He said: The bells were installed in the winter of 2013/14 with the heaviest five bells coming from the redundant church at the Quarriers Village orphanage at Bridge of Weir, while the three smallest bells were newly-cast at the Whitechapel bell foundry in east London. The tenor, the heaviest bell, weighs nearly 11 cwt (554 kg).

Homes, gardens, community hubs and businesses are all currently sporting bunting and pictures of the Queen in an amazing show of gratitude for her dedication and service to the UK and Commonwealth.

Schools which closed yesterday and today have been holding their own celebrations to mark our 96-year-old Queen becoming the first British monarch to achieve 70 years on the throne.

Calside Primary School celebrated with creative costumes and cakes.

Springfield and Kirkpatrick Fleming Primary School Partnership had an open day and afternoon tea for the community on Wednesday. Their community council also gifted them a Jubilee bag for children in the area who received a hat, flag, chocolate and commemorative drinks cup.

Many community groups have already held open days and tea parties in celebration including Kates Kitchen in Annan on Tuesday and Annan Day Centre yesterday. Maxwelltown West Brownies in Dumfries enjoyed their Jubilee tea party on Tuesday night.

More than 100 people filled Dalswinton Village Hall last night for a special celebration organised by the hall committee.

Yesterday afternoon saw town criers make proclamations for the Jubilee and the region joined the chain of UK and Commonwealth beacon lighting last night including Annan at Watchhall field; Wardlaw Hill, Caerlaverock; Criffel; Carsthorne; Johnstonebridge; Gretna at Stormont Hall; High Germany Hill at Dunscore; Penpont in the field near the church; and at Langholms Malcolm Monument, Whita Hill.

Penpont are also having a Jubilee tattie boggle competition which the community has got behind with hilarious results, and Annan Riding of the Marches committee are having a Jubilee-themed Bake off.

Moat Brae in Dumfries had a Royal afternoon family tea yesterday and Scotlands Centre for Childrens Literature has two Jubilee-themed Little Royal Story Pirates events at 10am and 1pm today. It paves the way for the Queen of Hearts Jubilee Party in the Neverland Garden tomorrow from 2pm to 4pm which will feature a treasure trail, magic with Franc and storytelling. On Sunday there will be a concert, Tapestry, by the Galloway Consort at 3pm.

This weekend will see many more celebrations in streets, parks, gardens, homes, pubs, hotels and village halls.

Among those in Dumfriesshire today, from 2pm to 4pm, is Locharbriggs Community Centre Associations free Jubilee afternoon tea for their local community.

The Usual Place in Dumfries is having Jubilee celebrations for the public with sittings at 11.30am and at 2.30pm.

Tomorrow, Dumfries town market and Rosefield Mills Gallery are having a Jubilee street party in the town centre and invite people to take along their own food for the occasion at 12.30pm.

It is part of a wider event, running from 10am to 4pm, when there will be market stalls, childrens rides, entertainment, music and dancers throughout the day along with games and prizes, art and crafts.

Also tomorrow, from 1pm, The Iceland food store on the High Street is having a Jubilee fun day. Theyll have a digger, supplied by Jewson tool hire, outside the shop for kids to have a go on for a donation for Icelands charity week, and some Disney characters will be making an appearance. There will also be face painting and kids can get a sweet cone.

Celebrations for the Caerlaverock, Glencaple, Kelton and Bankend area include a community picnic in the Barbour Hall from noon to 3pm tomorrow and there will be traditional childrens games. It will followed by a bring your own bottle social gathering after 3pm. In addition, Nith Inshore Lifeboat Station will be open to the public from 10am to noon, and there will be more games for children.

Springfield and Gretna Green Community Council have organised a community walk leaving the war memorial at 2pm. At 2.30pm, there will be a tree planted at the Springfield Playing Field to commemorate the Jubilee and a village elder, Jimmy Boyd, will unveil a plaque. Refreshments will then be held in Stormont Hall with a special cake made by Tracy Jackson.

Also tomorrow there will be a Jubilee fun day in Eaglesfield Village hall, a street party in Ecclefechan and a Jubilee Party in the Park in Canonbie with fancy dress, live music, sumo wrestling among fun activities.

A ceilidh with 50s style dress is being held at Moffat Town Hall to mark the Jubilee from 7.30pm to midnight with music from Willie McRoberts and John Caskie.

The celebrations on Sunday include a picnic in the park at Dunscore from noon to 4pm with childrens games and competitions for all.

Heathhall Community Centre is having a Jubilee big lunch (bring your own picnic) for all ages from noon to 5pm. There is a programme of entertainment, from music and dancing to exercise and self-defence tasters. There will be games, a bouncy slide and face painting.

From 11am to 1pm villagers in Waterbeck are holding their Platinum Jubilee tea party for the community in village hall.

There will be a Brydekirk Picnic in the Park for the Jubilee from noon to 2pm and a jubilee tea party (by invitation only) in Cummertrees Village Hall.

There will be a Caerlaverock Kirk Jubilee Service at 9.45am, and then 10 horse-draw carriages will drive the Caerlaverock Loop. The British Carriage Driving celebration leaves Bowhouse Farm at 12.45pm with a 15-minute stop at Caerlaverock Castle.

Thornhill will celebrate with a free picnic in the park from noon to 4pm, organised by the community council, and residents are asked to take along food and join in the activities.

St Johns Church is having an evening service for the Queens Jubilee at 6pm and admission is free.

It will include a selection of music from the Queens Coronation sung by the churchs choir, accompanied by organist John Turner.

Well have pictures from as many as possible in next weeks editions. Feel free to send in your Platinum Jubilee photographs to us at: sharon.liptrott@reachplc.com.

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One day while paddling on Stephen Foster Lake, I noticed flowers growing on the shore that I did not recognize. I began to paddle even closer to get a better look. To me the flower of the plant appeared as a turtles head, which made me fairly sure that was the plants name.

Later that evening I checked in a flower book to be sure of the name, and I was correct.

This got me thinking about the names we have given to the plants and animals with which we share this planet. If youre a regular reader of this column, you know that I like to look up the scientific names of the plants and wildlife that I write about. The names are usually in Latin or Greek, which I find hard to pronounce.

The scientific names are based on what is known as the binomial system that was devised by the Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1753. Linnaeus is known as the Father of Modern Taxonomic Botany. Prior to this time, there had been no accepted or uniform methods of naming plants and other living things.

The first part of the scientific name, which is known as the genus name, always begins with a capital letter. A genus name can be used only once within the animal kingdom and cannot be used as a genus name for another group, such as spiders, insects, etc.

Although I find the scientific names interesting, the common and local names given to birds, plants and animals are definitely easier to pronounce and a help when identifying a plant or animal. For instance, in the bird world, we identify many birds by their calls: bobwhite, whip-poor-will, towhee, mourning dove, killdeer, etc. Our nighthawk is often called the nightjar because of its loud, rapid, churring calls at night. Its name comes from the fact that this bird is active at dusk, and, while in flight, resembles a small hawk.

Others are named for their distinctive features. Great-horned owls have tufts of feathers that appear as horns; ringneck pheasants have white rings around their necks and the bluebirds are named for their color.

We also use folklore in naming the birds and animals in the wild kingdom. The nighthawk is also known as the goatsucker in Europe since it was believed to have sucked milk from goats at night. Its genus name is Caprimulgidae, which comes from two Latin words: caper, meaning goat and mulgeo, meaning to milk or suck.

Plants have also been named for what they do and what they appear as. Through the years, asters have been called Christmas daisies; however, the word aster comes from the Latin and Greek word for star. The cucumber trees name comes from its fruit, which is two and a half to three inches long, with the appearance of a cucumber.

Our quaking aspens name comes about because the slightest breeze sets the leaves into constant motion. The staghorn sumac was named due to its rich velvety branching twigs that appear as a male deers antlers in velvet. Hercules club is a small tree, with many names.

A few are prickly ash, prickly elder, toothache tree and shotbush. From the names, one can tell that the tree has either prickles or thorns on the trunk and branches. The reason for being called the toothache-tree is because, at one time, it was used to relieve the pain of a toothache. The inner bark was rolled into a wad the size of a bean and then placed on the aching tooth and chewed until the pain ceased. The trunk of the tree appears as if it could be used as a club; hence, the name Hercules club. Although the tree has many names, the name I use is the devils walking stick.

The following plants were named for what they did: the heal all bush refers to the healing powers of the plants leaf; Joe-pye-weed was named after an Indian in Colonial New England, who used the plant to cure typhoid fevers.

In another book, I read that the Indian word for typhoid was jopi. Perhaps this is where the Indians name Joe-pye came from. In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, this plant is known as queen of the meadow.

Many plants were named for what they resemble.

The leaf of the hepatica (liver wort) is shaped as a liver; spiderwort is named because its leaves, which are somewhat twisted at the joints, resemble the spreading legs of a spider; the name for the milkweed plant comes from the milky white sap that oozes from the plant when injured; the leaves of the rattlesnake plant have markings resembling those on the skin of a rattlesnake; and the name of cattail comes from the shape of the plant that some say has the looks and feels of a cats tail.

The name Dutchmans breeches comes about from the flower appearing as white pantaloons hanging upside down on plants stem; bloodroots name comes from the deep reddish brown or orange sap that comes from the roots of the plant; Skunk cabbage has an offensive odor, which has been compared to that of a skunk; and the Mayapples name comes from the fact that the fruit ripens in May.

Plants have also been named for how they were used. The teasel, which was brought to this country from Europe, was used extensively to tease or comb the nap of woolen cloth. Another name for the teasel was gypsy comb; the bedstraws name comes from the fact that the American Pioneers used the plant as mattress filler because the stems remained flexible even after being dried. The bedstraw plants have an odor somewhat like hay and were useful in repelling fleas from the bed; soapworts name comes from the fact that when the plant is bruised and added to water, the result is a delightful bubbly lather used as soap; jewelweeds name comes from rain water beading up on the leaves, giving the appearance of tiny jewels.

Another name for this plant is touch-me-not, and this name comes from the seed pod, which when ripe will explode in your hand.

There are many more birds, plants and animals that have names that fit, but none more than a plant that grows in New Jersey.

In December 1774, the English ship Greybound bound for Philadelphia with a cargo of tea, sailed up the Delaware River. Knowing that other tea ships going to Boston, New York and Philadelphia had been turned back, the captain decided to unload his tea in nearby Greenwich, New Jersey. Here the tea was stored in the cellar of a sympathetic Tory named Sam Bowen.

However, the secret leaked out, and the patriots responded. On the night of December 22, 40 men disguised as Indians stormed the house and burned the tea. The Greenwich was the sixth tea party that had occurred up and down the East coast where tea was destroyed. The Greenwich tea party was the last and least famous of these parties.

New Jersey tea is a low, upright shrub that grows to three feet tall. The leaves give the entire plant a grayish cast. Small white flowers grow on the branch tips. The dried leaves make an excellent tea that was very popular during the Revolutionary War period.

Bill Bower is a retired Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Officer. Read his blog and listen to his podcasts on the outdoors at http://www.onemaningreen.com.

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SILHILLIANS are being called on to get the kettle on and throw a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie this June.

The charitys fundraising appeal is a piece of cake simply set a date to host a tea party and invite family, friends, or colleagues to tuck into a delectable treat and catch-up over a cuppa.

Every penny raised will go towards ensuring more people have access to the care and support they need at the end of life in their homes and at hospices like the one in Marsh Lane in Solihull.

Donations also support its Information and Support services, including a telephone line which provides a listening ear to anyone dealing with any aspect of death, dying and bereavement.

Daniel Goodby, Marie Curie community fundraiser in Birmingham and Solihull said: Hosting a Blooming Great Tea Party is easy.

Whether you want to bake up a storm at home or pop to the shops for some tasty treats, youll be helping support people in your local area living with a terminal illness.

Wed encourage supporters to make the most of the extra-long bank holiday weekend in June too a perfect occasion to raise a cuppa and some money for a blooming great cause. Just dont forget to price your slice.

For more visit mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or contact Daniel on 0121 703 3714 or email daniel.goodby@maricecurie.org.uk.

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