36 North Shore Towers Courier n September 2016 Migdal Chapter of HADDASAH at North Shore Towers presents... Special Book and Author Luncheon with New York Times Bestselling Author and Global Rites Human Activist Talia Carner by Lily Cohen Bestselling novelist Talia Carner, known for her thoughtprovoking talks, will speak about “Hotel Moscow: A Novel” on Thursday, September 22, at noon at Towers on the Green. Migdal/Hadassah will then host its first ever Book and Author Luncheon in association with the Jewish Book Council. “Hotel Moscow” takes place in Moscow in 1993, just after the fall of Communism. The story follows a team of American women who come to Russia for a week to teach business skills to women entrepreneurs. Paperback copies of “Hotel Moscow: A Novel” are available from Migdal for $10 each. Contact Arlene Augenbraun at (718-423-3039), Roz Chumsky (718-279- 1270) or Bern Rosenthal at (718-225-5347) to obtain your copy. Books will also be available at the Luncheon, where Carner will be available to autograph copies. Carner, a seventh generation Sabra who now lives on Long Island, is the author of several novels and numerous award-winning stories, essays and articles. An activist and supporter of global human rights projects, Carner has spearheaded several ground-breaking feminist and humanitarian initiatives. She’s been a magazine publisher, editor, teacher, public speaker and marketing consultant. Carner is also a Board Member of the Hadassah Brandeis Institute, which is the Jewish Women’s Studies Department of Brandeis University. Carner, a sought-after speaker, has given many talks recently on Long Island and in the greater New York Metropolitan area. She says she does not do readings, “but rather speaks about the social, cultural and political issues” behind her novels. Here’s what Carner’s critics and peers are saying about “Hotel Moscow”: “…This tense thriller, based in part on author Carner’s own experiences in post-Communist Russia, is an eye-opening expose of life following the collapse of the Iron Curtain… Carner’s novel of vividly drawn characters and taut suspense adds up to a reallife dystopian page-turner of the un-put-downable variety.” —Library Journal “Talia Carner has a sharp eye for detail and captivating storytelling eloquence. ‘Hotel Moscow’ is a finely-drawn tale of a country emerging from its dark Soviet past into a present overshadowed by a new kind of terror and lawless corruption.” —New York Times Bestselling Author, Nelson de Mille “A moving, poignant, and rich novel, ‘Hotel Moscow’… is a profound exploration of faith, friendship and heritage.” —Jewish Book World Hadassah members and others are welcome… Migdal Book and Author Luncheon with Talia Carner Thursday, September 22, at noon at Towers on the Green Admission is $40. Reservation deadline is September 16 For registration information, contact Zona Schreiber, Building #1 (718) 423-2353; Gloria Beck, Building #2 (718) 229-1773; or Roz Chumsky, Building #3 (718) 279-1270 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT! Martin Ragusa Video Technician/Consultant NORTH SHORE TOWERS 272-59 Grand Central Pkwy. Floral Park, N.Y. 11005 Tel. 516-328-2113 • 718-279-4595 Fax. 718-279-4597 • Email. pmprod@optonline.net Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial YELLOW BRICK ROAD Q: One day, in my work as a deliveryman, I stopped at a yellow house that was frequently on my route. Five months earlier, a contractor had renovated the driveway. The old one consisted of cement; the new one, of yellow-colored cobblestones. Stepping from the roadway to the driveway, I tripped and fell – knocking against a yellow wooden lamp post, which supported a heavy yellow iron lantern. The post was merely planted in the ground, instead of anchored by concrete, and so the lantern tumbled from its perch, onto me. Afterwards, we went back and measured the lip of the driveway. It is three inches higher than the gutter line. Generally speaking, the difference in this neighborhood is little more than an inch and a half. Can I sue the contractor who put in the driveway? What about the one who put in the lamp post? A: In failing to exercise reasonable care in the performance of its duties, each of these contractors launched a ‘force or instrument of harm’. One actively caused the lip of the driveway to become a hazardous condition, by making it too high. The other was negligent in installing so heavy a lantern, without better making sure of its support. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2014 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878
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