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The climate and environmental degradation caused by human activities worldwide have brought our planet close to the verge of an existential crisis. Thus, addressing these challenges demands a united effort and buy-in from every individual. In this view, ‘The European- Green Deal’ has emerged as a significant attempt to embrace more ecologically friendly practices in Europe at a scale that can impact both present and future generations.
To begin with, let’s get to know the “Green Deal” in more detail.
What is the ‘European Green Deal’?
The Green Deal, often known as the EU Green Deal, is a plan for making the economy of the European Union sustainable. It was unveiled on 11 December 2019 by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
This bold strategy for addressing climate change has a final objective for Europe to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The European Green Deal intends to increase resource efficiency, curb climate change, stop biodiversity loss, and minimize pollution by switching to a clean, circular economy. It describes achieving an equitable and inclusive transition, sketches the investments required, and lists the available financing tools.
All economic sectors are included in the European Union Green Deal, including those related to transportation, energy, agriculture, construction, and industries including steel, cement, ICT, textiles, and chemicals.
What is the goal of the European Green Deal?
The European Green Deal outlines a strategic roadmap with milestones emphasizing political efforts for green energy and environmental revolution. The following objectives are part of its strategy, which have the complete backing of the governments of Germany, France, and Spain:
Proposals and policies of the European Green Deal
The European Green New Deal includes a wide range of initiatives that support using renewable energy resources, advance transport sustainability, and lead the way toward a sustainable, productive, and circular industrial model. Following are the main proposals and policies put forward as part of this extensive deal:
1. Climate action
As previously stated, the primary goal of the Europe Green Deal is to design the path for the EU to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This change can be slow since it would have disastrous repercussions. As a result, the EU Commission has established milestones such as the 2030 climate objectives, which call for a 55% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels. This is part of the “Fit for 55” package, a set of legislative measures from several industries to revise the current European carbon Law to reflect the EU Green Deal’s carbon neutrality goal.
The key goals of the “European green deal Fit for 55” package are:
2. Clean Energy
Energy production and consumption account for 80% of the EU’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Hence there is a pressing need to switch to cleaner energy.
The Clean Energy policy seeks to minimize this statistic by establishing a power industry based mostly on renewable sources, and an integrated, networked, and digitalized EU energy market.
3. Sustainable Industry
The industrial sector emits 26% of the greenhouse gases in the European region. As a result, the European green deal could only be complete with a strategy to decarbonize the industrial sector and make it more sustainable.
The EU Green Deal contains measures to support the decarbonization efforts, ranging from product sustainability to the availability of raw resources:
- Circular Economy Action Plan: The European Green Deal’s fundamental building block, the circular economy, seeks to alter every phase of the product life cycle to extend its shelf life and protect natural resources. Furthermore, the circular economy’s guiding principles concentrate on increasing product reusability ,reparability and the continued use of recyclable materials.
- European Industrial Strategy: The EU Industrial Strategy aims to accelerate digital transformation, employ alternative and cleaner energy sources, establish recycling goals, and decrease the industry’s carbon footprints.
4. Buildings & Renovations
In Europe, buildings utilize around 40% of the country’s energy, producing 36% of the continent’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this, the European Green Deal aims to modernize the building industry to make it more environmentally friendly and double renovation prices to produce more energy-efficient buildings.
- Renovation Wave: The Renovation Wave is a building renovation approach that aims to boost energy efficiency. It emphasizes decarbonizing heating and cooling, addressing the worst-performing building stock and renovating public buildings like schools and hospitals.
- Construction Products Regulation: The Construction Products Regulation, which establishes standards for building materials in the Internal Market, is also under revision by the EU Commission. Promoting environmental objectives and product safety could result from the reformed rule.
5. Sustainable Mobility
Transport contributes 25% of Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and this percentage is rising as demand increases. By 2050, the European Green Deal for Sustainable Mobility aims to drastically cut those emissions by 90% using intelligent, easily accessible, and reasonably priced transport. More environmentally friendly transportation methods will decrease traffic congestion and general pollution in cities. The strategy establishes a variety of milestones for 2030, including:
6. Elimination of pollution
The European Union is more equipped than ever to combat pollution with the approval of the Zero Pollution Action Plan, a significant European Green Deal deliverable. Three main steps are further broken down into this activity to stop pollution. The first is the chemical strategy for sustainability, which aims to safeguard people and the environment from harmful chemicals. Second, the Zero Pollution Action Plan for Water, Air, and Soilseeks to avoid, correct, monitor, and report pollution. As a last step towards realizing the EU Green Deal goal, measures to reduce pollution from big industrial sites will be revised to ensure they comply with policies related to climate, energy, and the circular economy.
7. Maintaining biodiversity
Human activities destroyed an estimated 60% of the world’s overall biodiversity in the past 40 years. As extreme weather events hasten the demise of the natural world, biodiversity loss is inextricably related to climate change.
The goal of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 is to strengthen the capacity of our societies to withstand risks including food shortages, disease outbreaks, climate change, and forest fires. Building a system of protected areas on land and at sea, starting an EU nature restoration plan for restoring damaged ecosystems, bringing funding for biodiversity and improving the governance framework, and launching initiatives to address the global biodiversity challenge are some of the initiatives planned for biodiversity recovery.
The Green Deal includes the ‘Farm to Fork’ concept, which combines ecological and economic assistance for European farmers and fishers. The strategy contains goals such as attaining 25% organic farming by 2030, lowering pesticide and fertilizer usage by 50% and 20% by 2030, and implementing labels that indicate the level of sustainability of products.
What are the benefits of the EU-Green Deal?
The Green Deal’s primary objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stop global warming. Still, there are several advantages for the European countries, its economies, and its population that will result from its implementation as well:
- Less pollution will result in cleaner air, water, and soil.
- Improved food security, including more healthy and high-quality food options as well as enough food resources for everyone.
- The growth of public transit and non-polluting modes of transport will make cities more habitable for living.
- This will aid in reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and the associated geopolitical problems.
- Finally, and most importantly, if Europe succeeds in setting the standard for “green” technology, there will be economic development, jobs, and improved prospects for the future generation.
Importance of Sustainable Procurement in the European Green Deal
As discussed above, the Green new deal European policies widened the parameters and set new standards for a sustainable European Union economy. Businesses will need to make major adjustments to secure the sustainability of their supply networks. As a result, dealing with them can provide complex issues for companies, particularly those that require more supply chain sustainability measures.
However, by implementing a sustainable procurement strategy, organizations may conform to European Green Deal policies while continuing to achieve their business objectives. It can help organizations get the most out of their suppliers by applying sourcing strategy in supply chain management and using sourcing tools for procurement to decrease the social, environmental, and economic impact of an organization’s business operations.
To promote sustainable procurement, some of the important procurement methods have also evolved that can help with the adoption of the European Commission Green Deal:
- Supplier discovery: With advanced material requirements, complex regulatory requirements, and increasing sustainability demands, procurement organizations are constantly looking for new potential suppliers who can assist them with driving sustainability goals. Some include renewable energy adoption, improved waste disposal, and zero-carbon transportation.
- Sourcing: During the procurement and selection process, businesses adopt a supplier sourcing strategy that necessitates suppliers to adhere to sustainability standards, including ethical governance, respect for workers’ rights, and environmentally friendly practices. To control their spending on non-sustainable products and significantly lower their carbon footprint, organizations require suppliers to provide insights into plastic usage in their catalog items and push for paperless, digital invoices from suppliers as an element of the procure-to-pay process.
- Risk management: Businesses may identify sustainability risks, keep track of audit results, and work with suppliers to address non-conformities using supplier risk management. Large organizations are extending their assistance in educating and supporting their suppliers with necessary strategic sourcing and procurement tools and technology to manage supplier risks and achieve sustainability.
The journey to 2050 is still far off and will probably include more challenging negotiations and unexpected course modifications. However, the European Green Deal is already in motion with legally enforceable objectives and continues to be the most thorough and determined plan of action for a sustainable economy established by a developed nation to date.
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By Julian CulpAbstract:
Rising powers like Brazil, China and India have recently made significant gains in their capabilities as states. Therefore many IR scholars are claiming that these powers must now contribute more to the provision of global public goods like a clean environment, free trade and human rights. This article will argue that reasonably democratic international political discourses are another global public good whose greater supply is sorely needed and that rising powers are having a positive impact on the creation of such discourses. Thus rising powers are not behaving as irresponsibly as many IR scholars assume.
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With our episode on Activism coming out at the end of April, Playbill Senior Features Editor Ruthie Fierberg shares why she chose to participate in the March for Science in New York City earlier last month.
“It’s actually something I learned growing up in rehearsals: Just show up. Be present and accounted for—physically and mentally."
"The March for Women in DC was the first political march I’d ever attended, and not long after that I went to a protest rally in Washington Square to support the rights of Muslims and immigrants, and now the March for Science. It’s comforting to stand in a group among people who share your beliefs; it makes you feel you’re not the only one who's upset (and willing to voice that frustration aloud)."
"While the results on Election Day have kicked my activism into gear in a number of ways, marching still feels the most fulfilling. Showing up to march feels powerful, like we can’t be ignored if we are standing right before you.”
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President Donald Trump’s frequent travel, large family and unusual living situation are apparently weighing heavily on the Secret Service’s budget.
The agency recently requested an additional $60 million in spending for fiscal year 2018, according to a Washington Post report on Tuesday. Nearly $27 million of that was to be earmarked for security at the president’s private residence at Trump Tower in New York, where first lady Melania Trump lives with their 11-year-old son. The Secret Service also said it needed another $33 million to cover travel costs incurred by “the president, vice president and other visiting heads of state.”
The Office of Management and Budget rejected the request, a source told the Post, which could potentially force the Secret Service to scale back on other operations, like investigations into cyber hacking, counterfeit currency, financial crimes or missing and exploited minors.
The Post report comes amid questions about the president’s regular weekend jaunts to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump has made at least five trips to the “Southern White House” since his inauguration, each time costing taxpayers an estimated $3 million or more.
Providing Secret Service details for the first lady and the rest of Trump’s family, including his four adult sons and daughters, has also led to mounting costs. Although this level of protection is standard for the first family, the specific needs of Trump’s older children have attracted scrutiny.
In February, for example, Eric Trump flew to Uruguay to promote the Trump Organization. The trip ended up costing taxpayers nearly $90,000 in hotel bills for the Secret Service agents who accompanied him, leading to renewed criticism of how the president’s business interests intertwine with government functions.
The idea of taxpayers footing higher bills to protect the wealthy Trumps may not sit well with critics of the harsh federal budget the president released last week. Trump’s plan proposes eliminating a number of antipoverty programs.
At a press conference this week, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said there was no hypocrisy here.
“Presidents always travel,” said Spicer. “The president, wherever he goes, he carries the apparatus of the White House with us. That is just something that happens.”
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Import duty on medical devices raised
The customs department has raised import duty onmedical devices used for surgical, dental and veterinary use from the current five per cent to 7.5 per cent (increase of 2.5 percentage points) to help companies manufacture these products in India itself. The move would help Make in India programme in these items.
The step came over a month ahead of the Budget 2016-17, expected to be tabled in Parliament on February 29.
Besides, the government imposed special additional duty on these items of four per cent by withdrawing exemptions, a statement by the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
Also, basic customs duty will be reduced to 2.5 per cent on raw materials, parts and accessories of these items.
The steps would help companies such as Siemens which are into production of medical devices, besides smaller domestic companies.
M S Mani, senior director, Deloitte in India, said, ·”The increase in the basic customs duty rate on certain medical devices together, with the imposition of SAD, accompanied by a reduction in the customs rates on the raw materials and parts required to manufacture such devices, signifies the government’s commitment to encourage manufacturers in India.”
These changes are expected to provide impetus to the domestic medical devices sector, support Make in India campaign of the government and generate employment, the finance ministry’s statement said.
The government had constituted a task force to examine various issues concerning the domestic medical devices sector. The task force had made certain recommendations regarding rationalisation of the customs duty structure for the sector.
The concessional basic customs duty will continue for equipment in hospitals run by central or state governments or registered societies, rehabilitation aid and other goods for disabled.
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Trong bài viết này gtvthue.edu.vn sẽ chia sẻ chuyên sâu kiến thức của Lindsey graham là ai dành cho bạn.
The South Carolina Republican senator Lindsey Graham called Joe Biden after his victory over Donald Trump to tell the president he only joined attacks on his son, Hunter Biden, as a “bare minimum” to satisfy Trump supporters.
The detail was included in a lengthy profile of Graham and his Washington manoeuvres published by the New York Times. It said the call, intended to “revive a friendship damaged by [Graham’s] call for a special prosecutor to investigate the overseas business dealings” of Hunter Biden, was “short, and not especially sweet”.
Hunter Biden’s brother, Beau Biden, died in 2015. Their sister Naomi was killed with their mother, Neilia Biden, in a car crash in 1972. Biden has a daughter, Ashley Biden, with his second wife, Jill Biden.
Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine were at the heart of attempts by Trump allies to find dirt on Joe Biden as the 2020 election approached. Trump was impeached over the issue. Graham joined other Republicans in rallying behind their leader. Only one GOP senator, Mitt Romney of Utah, voted to convict, on a charge of abuse of power.
Hunter Biden’s business and personal life was then at the centre of attempts to influence the election with an “October surprise” – which fell flat. He has since released a memoir and remained the subject of controversy over what his dealings may mean regarding presidential ethics.
Graham was a longtime friend and ally of John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee who, like Biden, was an influential voice on foreign affairs while in the Senate.
McCain opposed Trump’s takeover of the Republican party. So initially did Graham, who in 2015, while running against Trump for the presidential nomination, famously called him “a race-baiting, xenophobic bigot” who “doesn’t represent my party”.
Once Trump did represent the Republican party as its nominee for president, Graham executed what the former Clinton aide turned historian Sidney Blumenthal has called a “reverse ferret”, to become one of Trump’s most fervent supporters and frequent golf partner.
But Graham did so as a long-term friend of Biden, once saying: “If you can’t admire Joe Biden as a person, then you got a problem. You need to do some self-evaluation. ’Cause what’s not to like?”
To the Bidens, returning Graham’s gaze, it seems the answer is now “quite a lot”.
In February the first lady told CNN: “I don’t know what happened to Lindsey. We used to be great friends. I mean, we traveled together with the [Senate] foreign relations committee, we had dinner, you know … And now he’s changed.”
The Times said Graham made his call to Biden in November, even while he actively supported Trump’s attempts to overturn his defeat, himself ending up under investigation for a call to an election official in Georgia.
Citing two anonymous sources close to the president, the Times said that shortly after the call, Biden said: “Lindsey’s been a personal disappointment, because I was a personal friend of his.”
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Iowa paying $550,000 to settle harassment, discrimination claim of fired 4-H director
4-H students in Storm Lake emphasize leadership over agriculture. Des Moines Register
The state of Iowa agreed to pay $550,000 Monday to settle a discrimination and harassment lawsuit filed by its statewide 4-H leader after his 2018 firing.
The settlement, which comes about two months before a jury trial was to begin, effectively ends a yearslong legal battle between John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where he oversaw Iowa 4-H.
The three-member Iowa Appeal Board approved the settlement at the recommendation of Jeff Thompson, a deputy attorney general.
“It’s a resolution of a pretty hotly contested case that’s been around a bit,” Thompson said, noting concerns that the state’s cost could increase dramatically if the litigation continued.
Reached by phone Monday, Chaisson-Cárdenas, who had been the organization's first Latino state director, said he was glad to hear of the decision.
“My research, my career, and my life have always tried to foster inclusive environments that welcome the diversity of all youth and all people,” said Chaisson-Cárdenas, now a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa.
In his lawsuit, Chaisson-Cárdenas alleged he was repeatedly harassed and eventually fired because of his advocacy for racial equality and gender identity protections among 4-H group participants and employees.
He also claimed that his supervisors — three of whom are named as defendants — repeatedly failed to address “systemic discriminatory practices” and reprimanded him for “'overreacting' when he attempted to address racist behaviors."
“The most beautiful thing about 4-H is tradition; the most problematic part of 4-H is tradition,” Chaisson-Cárdenas told the Des Moines Register last year. "Some of those ‘traditions’ is who belongs in our program and who doesn't.”
Both the university and the three named defendants — Chad Higgins, Bob Dodds and John Lawrence, senior managers of Iowa 4-H or ISU Extension who worked closely with Chaisson-Cárdenas — deny they discriminated against Chaisson-Cárdenas “in any way,” according to a statement from university spokesperson Angie Hunt. The agreed-upon settlement also does not include an acknowledgment of wrongdoing.
“The settlement allows the university to move forward in a positive way and avoid the significant disruption associated with further litigation,” the university’s statement said. “Iowa State is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment, and Iowa 4-H Youth Development continues to strengthen its programming to reflect the diversity of our state as part of its ongoing commitment to serve all Iowa youth.”
As part of Monday's settlement, the state agreed to change the record of Chaisson-Cárdenas's termination to a voluntary resignation.
What happened before the lawsuit
Issues within Iowa 4-H bubbled up in early 2018 when Chaisson-Cárdenas drafted and posted on the state 4-H website for public review a proposed policy for accommodating transgender youth. It closely mirrored a national policy released a week earlier by the international youth organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
That guidance called for 4-H to treat all students in ways consistent with their gender identity and to allow those students “equal access” to its programs even in circumstances where families or community members raise objections.
Chaisson-Cárdenas' document drew praise but also angry responses, and led to threats of "additional action" by the Liberty Counsel, a Christian law firm.
Opponents argued that the policy violated First Amendment rights by forcing 4-H participants to use pronouns that were at odds with a person’s physical appearance. Some said the guidance also violated federal law, which does not list gender identity as a protected class.
In Iowa, however, gender identity has been a protected class in the state's Civil Rights Act for a decade, meaning transgender Iowans have legal protections against discrimination in education, employment, housing and public accommodations.
Emails trickled in to Iowa 4-H in the first weeks the policy was posted, but the issue remained mostly under the radar until mid-April, when Chaisson-Cárdenas defended the policy on air with conservative WHO radio host Simon Conway.
Bob Vander Plaats, president of The Family Leader, a conservative Christian organization in Des Moines, issued a call to supporters soon after the radio interview to protest what he called the document’s “radical” approach. He said he saw it as allowing “a man who claims the female gender (without any medical procedure or legal verification) to sleep in the girls' hotel rooms” on 4-H trips.
Chaisson-Cárdenas was fired a few months later, just before the start of the Iowa State Fair, the focal point of the 4-H calendar. Brought in to help diversify the organization, he had led the group for four years.
A Register investigation later revealed that President Donald Trump's administration pushed the national organization as well as the Iowa chapter to withdraw the policy. The investigation also revealed a history of allegations of systemic racism and cultural discrimination within the Iowa branch of the group.
“It's a large organization,” Lawrence said last year when presented with the Register's findings. “We have a lot of great staff and volunteers doing wonderful things for all Iowans. But I would agree that there are some challenges that come up from time to time. You've found many of those, and we continue to work on those.”
In place of the controversial transgender policy, the Iowa state chapter adopted the national diversity campaign titled “4-H Grows: A Promise to America’s Kids."
Unlike the policy posted in 2018, the document does not give specific guidance about how to accommodate transgender members.
Nate Monson, executive director of Iowa Safe Schools, an advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of LGBTQ youth, said that in the wake of Chaisson-Cárdenas’ firing, several students expressed concern about joining 4-H.
Monson said that while LGBTQ youth still face serious discrimination and bullying in Iowa, the Civil Rights Act gives victims an avenue to file complaints and seek justice — as it did in this case.
“Today’s settlement is important because it reaffirmed that discrimination on the basis of sexuality, gender identity and race is illegal in the state of Iowa," he said. "It costs money when individuals discriminate against any population, including trans individuals, and it should simply not be allowed to happen in the state of Iowa."
Another settlement approved
The Iowa Appeal Board on Monday also approved a $4.5 million payment to the family of Dawn Ecklund, 34, of Wapello. She died in August 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City after complications associated with a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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In the Media
Aftermath of the Raid on Entebbe
At the time of the raid, one hostage, Dora Bloch, a 75-year old woman, was not present at the airport. She had been taken to Mulago hospital in Kampala, following a choking incident. Dora Bloch was subsequently murdered on Idi Amin's orders.
Operation Entebbe was retroactively officially retitled "Operation Yonatan" in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Yoni Netanyahu, who had led the assault, and was the sole casualty among the Israeli commandos. Yoni Netanyahu was buried with full military honors on July 6th 1976. The then Israeli Defense Minister, Shimon Peres, delivered the eulogy at Yoni Netanyahu's funeral including the words, "...a bullet had torn the young heart of one of Israel's finest sons, one of its most courageous warriors, one of its most promising commanders - the magnificent Yonatan Netanyahu."
After the raid, the Ugandan government complained to the United Nations Security Council that the raid was a violation of Ugandan sovereignty. Israeli ambassador to the UN, Chaim Herzog, famously told the Security Council that Israel was proud of its action. The Security Council ultimately declined to take any action or even pass a resolution about the matter.
The Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin was eventually overthrown in 1979, following a war between Uganda and neighboring Tanzania.
The raid is generally considered a great anti-terrorist success, especially in view of the tremendous logistical challenges which had been overcome, and the low casualties among both the hostages and commandos.
Many books have been written, and films have been made, about Operation Entebbe, including "Victory at Entebbe", and "Raid on Entebbe". The incident also features in films about Idi Amin, such as "The Last King of Scotland".
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The Delaware government is responsible for the affairs of the state of Delaware. It is composed of three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. The Delaware Constitution provides for a balance of power among the three branches of Delaware state government.
The Delaware executive branch is responsible for the administration of the state government. The Delaware governor is the head of the state government and is responsible for executing the laws of the state. The Delaware governor is also responsible for appointing judges and Cabinet members, as well as several other state officials. The Delaware executive branch also includes several state departments and agencies, which are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the state government.
The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and such inferior courts as the General Assembly may from time to time ordain and establish. The Delaware judiciary is headed by the Delaware Supreme Court. The Superior Court is below the Supreme Court and handles both civil and criminal cases. The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws enacted by the General Assembly to be unconstitutional.
The Delaware Constitution permits the establishment of executive departments and agencies by the Governor with the advice and consent of a majority of members elected to each house of the General Assembly.
The Delaware government is responsible for a wide range of functions, including education, transportation, health, and human services, environmental protection, and public safety. The Constitution requires the state government to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
The State government is funded through a variety of sources, including taxes, fees, and federal assistance. The largest source of revenue for the Delaware state government is the personal income tax.
Official Name: Delaware
Governor: John Carney
Main Address: Court St.
Dover, DE, 19901
Phone Number: 302-739-9194
Toll Free: 1-800-464-4357
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In celebration of our first twenty years, the Texas Business Leadership Council has established a Public Policy Leadership Award to honor a business leader who has exemplified the positive outcomes that can arrive at the intersection of volunteerism and public policy.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform Chairman and long-time TBLC member Dick Weekley was elected to receive the inaugural award for his tremendous positive impact on civil justice reform, education policy, the business community, and ultimately the state’s economic health.
Moving forward, the award will be known as the Richard W. Weekley Public Policy Leadership Award.
In 2015, the Texas Business Leadership Council honored Dallas businessman, philanthropist, and former Vice-Chairman of the TBLC, Erle Nye, with the 2nd Annual Richard W. Weekley Public Policy Leadership Award.
Congratulations Erle Nye!
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https://villageofcarthageny.com/village-news-information-you-need/448-village-board-meeting-announcement-10-19-21
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Regular Meeting Notice
October 19, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom Teleconference Due to COVID-19
Announcement: Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, The Village of Carthage Board of Trustees will not be meeting in person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the October 19, 2020 meeting at 6:00 p.m. of the Village of Carthage Board of Trustees meeting will be held via Zoom video/teleconference. The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live, provide comments, and a transcript of the meeting will be provided at a later date on the Village’s website.
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Will Your Earth Day Be Political? Or Personal?
by Ann Dorough
Wouldn’t you know, the day we finished switching out those watt-sucking incandescent bulbs for virtuous compact fluorescents, an environmental blogger scolded that I was wasting my time. Should’ve been writing my Congressman about climate change instead.
So now I feel guilty, not green.
Hard by the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, I got to wondering, why on earth (ahem) must we choose between the personal and the political? Does one fix the environment better than the other?
Yes, the spark that ignited the modern environmental movement -- the first Earth Day on Aprl 22, 1970 -- started as a political act. Gaylord Nelson, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1963 to 1981 as a Democrat from Wisconsin, borrowed “teach-ins” from the antiwar movement, as a way to grab Congress by the lapels.
Looking back at the first Earth Day, Nelson wrote, “It forcibly thrust the issue of environmental quality and resources conservation into the political dialogue of the Nation....It showed the political and opinion leadership of the country that the people cared, that they were ready for political action, that the politicians had better get ready, too. In short, Earth Day launched the Environmental decade with a bang.”
And what a bang: the 1970s brought the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), the Endangered Species Act, clean air and clean water laws, mining reform, toxic substance controls, and other crucial landmarks of U.S. environmental policy.
But what really got a whopping 20 million Americans out the door on Earth Day 1970 was Nelson’s decision to decentralize the action, to inspire the grassroots to take control. The Washington office not only organized mass rallies; it also served as an information hub, collecting and sharing great local ideas to replicate. Students, concerned citizens, party activists, labor unions, churches, scientists, and environmental action groups discovered in 1970 that their individual projects were pieces of what could become a national movement. Stream clean-ups and letter-writing campaigns had a way of feeding off one another.
By trusting people to decide for themselves what action was most relevant to their own communities, Nelson gave us a model for local environmental action.
Environmental degradation has international, national, and local origins, so both governments and individuals must act to reverse it. The Earth Day Action Network 2010 gives equal emphasis to “Service” and “Advocacy” projects worldwide, as it seeks to tally A Billion Acts of Green worldwide.
And that’s okay, because service and advocacy support each other. The activist who lobbies his Senator for clean water may someday make the connection and install a rain barrel to keep that runoff out of the Chesapeake Bay. The mom who bikes with her reusable bags to the farmer’s market might take her kids to the Mall for The Climate Rally on April 25th. Both of them will likely support candidates this fall who vote to protect and restore the environment.
As for me, developing a habit of making green choices gives me daily reminders to hound my Congressman to pass climate change legislation too. No guilt required.
>> Discuss This Article: Post a comment on our blog!
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Gary Strike is passionate about; National Unity, promoting the Canadian Flag, the country, and helping as many people as possible.
In 1991 he was watching a story about an old sail boat that a group of people were trying to restore. The boat was the original sailboat named Canada. Strike was immediately inspired by the story and because we were in the height of National Unity, came up with the idea to rebuild the boat as a symbol of rebuilding the country," Rebuilding the Dream Called Canada". He managed to get all kinds of media coverage, newspaper and national TV coverage on all the networks. He put together a group that produced a song called; Rebuilding the Dream Called Canada. The group of singers were invited to start the evening performance on Parliament Hill on Canada Day in 1993.
On July 1st. 1992, Strike co-ordinated a project called; "Hands Across Canada", where people came together at the borders of the Provinces, joined hands, signed long white ribbons with red ink as a symbol of National Unity. He played a key role in National Unity in keeping this great country together.
In 2004, he came up with the idea of creating a truly Canadian Unity Signature Flag by starting with a white flag with the outline of the maple leaf and two bars drawn in in red. People were invited to write or print their names inside the maple leaf and two bars with a red Sharpie. The first year, 7 schools participated creating 7 flags, raising money for the local Food Bank. He went on to produce a dozen flags that were sent to Afghanistan in support of our troops. Some were presented by the former Ministers of Defense, Gordon O'Connor and the Hon. Peter MacKay. Strike created a flag on Parliament Hill on Red Friday and the National Day of Honor, later presenting it to General Tom Lawson, the head of the military. In 2010, six flags were created across the country on Canada Day and Strike presented them to fire stations in New York on the 10th. Anniversary of 9 /11 as Canada's Tribute.
Strike has since created a number of flags in grocery stores raising money for the local hospital, Food Bank and Salvation Army. His goal is to have the Salvation Army or a National Charity, take on the project, partner with one or more corporations and raise millions for the needy of our country.
Thank you for visiting my website.
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I just finished reading the book: On Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman. This classic, written by one of the founding fathers of modern economy discusses “competitive capitalism”. As Milton explains it is: “The organization of the bulk of economic activity through private enterprise operating in a free market – as a system of economic freedom and a necessary condition for political freedom.” In doing so, he addresses the role that the government should and needs to play in such an economic system – a minor role (in comparison to today’s role) – that relies on the free market to organize economic activity.
In this context, Milton goes on to discuss the following: The Relation between Economic Freedom and Political Freedom, The Role of Government In a Free Society, The Control of Money, International Financial and Trade Arrangements, Fiscal Policy, The Role of Government In Education, Capitalism and Discrimination, Monopoly and the Social Responsibility of Business and Labor, Occupational Licensure, The Distribution of Income, Social Welfare Measures and Alleviation of Poverty.
What distinguishes this books in the mix of theory and abstract concepts, with the real-life applications and implications. The arguments presented are objective and rational, and defy a lot of the conventional and political wisdom. This is despite the fact that a number of these topics are “hot” political/social debate items such as social security. Milton discusses in depth how such items can be addressed within the competitive capitalism framework, the bigger role the private sector can play, and a retraction in the role of government.
A truly timeless classic, and a must read for anyone interested in the field of economics, the interlude between politics and economics, and liberalism. Highly recommended! If you are interested in additional highlights from the book, read the following wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalism_and_Freedom .
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Woman of the Month is a feature on my blog where each month I highlight a woman in the world who I think garners recognition. I started this mainly to increase Girl Power and empowerment, and because there’s a lot of women I feel are overlooked and I wanted to bring attention to them.
This month, I’m highlighting Bella Abzug.
Bella Abzug was a Jewish-American lawyer, US representative, and social activist. As a teenager, after her father passed away, she was told by her synagogue that women were not allowed to say the mourners’ Kaddish as since that rite was reserved for sons of the deceased. However, she went to the synagogue every morning for a year to recite the prayer.
As a lawyer, Abzug advocated for several civil rights, including racial issues, labour laws, and the Vietnam war. She was a participant in the Women’s Strike for Peace. She beat two popular men for her position in the House of Representatives. She was one of the first members of congress to support LGBTQ+ rights and introduced the first Federal gay rights bill. She was voted by her colleagues the third most influential member of the House. She was part of a delegation sent to Saigon to assess the situation in South Vietnam near the end of the war, and was the only member of the delegation to oppose America’s involvement in the war.
Abzug co-founded the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO), which is a “a global women’s advocacy organization working towards a just world that promotes and protects human rights, gender equality, and the integrity of the environment.” She was an influential leader at the UN and other international events. She also developed the Women’s Caucus, which used new methods to get women involved in every phase of planning and development for UN conferences.
She was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame and is the recipient of numerous prestigious national and international awards. She also received the highest civilian recognition and honour at the U.N., the Blue Beret Peacekeepers Award. After her death, her daughter started the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI) to mentor and train high school and college women to become effective leaders in civic, political, corporate and community life. And in 2017, she was named one of Time magazine’s 50 Women Who Made American Political History.
I’ve been described as a tough and noisy woman, a prizefighter, a man-hater, you name it. They call me Battling Bella.
August 26th was Women’s Equality Day, which was started by Abzug when she was a Representative. Again, I had never heard of Abzug until I started reading up for this post. It’s so interesting to see how she had such a long-lasting impact.
Thanks for reading! xx
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Politics aren’t always a favorite topic of conversation, but when the issues of today are commented on by Rachel Maddow, everyone is all ears. UCSB Arts & Lectures will bring Maddow to the Arlington for a lively afternoon discussion this October 7 at 3 p.m.
Rachel Maddow, the Emmy-winning host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, is funny, “whip-smart” (Time magazine) and not afraid to speak her mind. Her television show discusses her views on everything newsworthy, covering all sides of issues, making her show a blast for any party or political leaning. She dives into lively yet respectful debates with guests, providing in-depth analysis and stories on political and non-political issues. Maddow is also the first openly gay person to host a primetime news program.
With her witty remarks and entertaining political insight, this event is sure to leave you in stitches and, at the same time, strangely enlightened. Tickets for this October event go on sale this Saturday, August 25 at 10 a.m. For tickets, click here.
-Taylor Micaela Davis
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Section 82 of the Environment Act 1995 requires every Local Authority to review the present and likely future air quality within its area. Section 83 requires Local Authorities to designate an air quality management area (AQMA) when a national air quality objective is not being achieved, or is not likely to be achieved. Section 84 then requires a Local Authority to develop an action plan for the AQMA.
The Welsh Government amended the local air quality management (LAQM) regime in Wales in 2017 by issuing new statutory policy guidance in order to bring the system into line with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 ("the WFG Act"). Key points from the new guidance are as follows:
- The Welsh Government expects Local Authorities in Wales to follow the five ways of working set out in the WFG Act when carrying out LAQM.
- Our long-term goal for air quality should be twofold, to achieve compliance with the national air quality objectives in specific hotspots and to reduce exposure to pollution more widely, so as to achieve the greatest public health benefit.
- The purpose of LAQM is to improve human health and quality of life. This improvement to health and quality of life will be greater if improved soundscapes are achieved alongside reductions in air pollution.
- The Welsh Government is prioritising the delivery of nature-based solutions to improve our social, ecological and economic resilience. Such solutions should be given due consideration in the development of any plan or strategy to address air and/or noise pollution at a local or regional level.
- Local Authorities’ climate change and air quality plans and policies should be closely aligned and integrated where appropriate to maximise any potential synergies and avoid any potential conflicts.
- Alongside integrating air quality with other environmental policies, interdepartmental policy integration is absolutely essential, particularly in relation to land use and transport planning.
- Local Authority air quality officers should work with health and public health professionals to integrate LAQM effectively with other local initiatives aiming to reduce health risks and inequalities in affected communities.
- Local Authorities or regional groupings of Local Authorities should produce a draft annual air quality progress report every year by the end of September, written for the general public and following a template issued by the Welsh Government, and publish the finalised report before the year ends.
- Local communities should be involved from the outset in the development of a local air quality action plan. Local Authorities should not wait until the plan exists in draft form before seeking their input. Within 18 months of declaring or extending an AQMA, a draft action plan informed by local community engagement should be submitted for inspection by the Welsh Government.
- In working towards the well-being of future generations, Local Authorities should give special consideration to the long-term risks posed to babies and children by exposure to air pollution, whether in their homes, in their school or nursery, or travelling between the two.
- Any new or updated local air quality action plan from 2017 onwards should state how actions are being taken forward not solely with a view to achieving technical compliance with the national air quality objectives, but also with a view to maximising their contribution to reducing overall levels of nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and environmental noise pollution for the population as a whole, so as to achieve the greatest public health benefit.
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What are the Qualification & Powers of The President of India
President Of India
- Executive Head of the State. First citizen of India.
- The Executive powers vested in the President are to be exercised on the advice of the Council of Ministers responsible to the Parliament. The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution has made it obligatory on the part of the President to accept the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Indirectly elected through ‘Electoral College’ consisting of Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. (No nominated members).
- Takes OATH in presence of Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, senior-most judge of SC.
- D Must be a citizen of India.
- Completed 35 years in age.
- Eligible to be a member of Lok Sabha.
- Must not hold any Government post.
Impeachment (Article 61)
Can be impeached only on the ground of violation of Constitution.
- In case the office falls vacant due to death, resignation removal, the Vice-President acts as President. If he is not available then Chief Justice, if not then senior-most judge of Supreme Court shall act as the President of India.
- The election is to be held within 6 months of the vacancy.
Powers : –
- Appoints PM, Ministers, Chief Justice and judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, Chairman and members of UPSC, Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, Chief Election Commissioner and other members of Election Commission and Governors.
- He directly administers the Union Territories through the Lt. Governor, Commissioner or Administrator.
- Can summon and prorogue the sessions of the 2 houses and can dissolve Lok Sabha.
- Nominates 12 members to Rajya Sabha.
All money bills can originate in Parliament only on recommendation of President.
The President’s pardoning power comprises a group of analogous powers like pardon, reprieve, remission, respite and commutation.
1. National Emergency (Article 352)
- On the grounds of security threats to India by war, external aggression or armed rebellion.
- It has been proclaimed three times so far- 1962, 1971 and 1975.
2. State Emergency (Article 356)
Emergency due to failure of constitutional machinery in State.
3. Financial Emergency (Article 360)
The President can proclaim Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that the financial stability or the credit of India or any part there of is threatened.
- He is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India.
- Appoints Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force.
- Declares wars and concludes peace subject to the approval of the Parliament
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Canada Constitution Act, 1982, s.35
(1) The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.
(2) In this Act, "aboriginal peoples of Canada" includes the Indian, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada.
(3) For greater certainty, in subsection (1) "treaty rights" includes rights that now exist by way of land claims agreements or may be so acquired.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act the aboriginal and treaty rights referred to in subsection (1) are guaranteed equally to male and female persons..
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https://www.sourcearu.com/RICU/article/leading-us-diplomat-david-satterfield-named-director-of-rices-baker-institute/
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HOUSTON – (May 31, 2022) – Ambassador David M. Satterfield, who has over four decades of diplomatic service and policy and management leadership experience in the United States and overseas in the Near East and Europe, has been named the new director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. He has served as assistant secretary of state, National Security Council staff director and as ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey and charge’ d’affaires in Iraq and Egypt.
Satterfield will assume the position July 1. He succeeds Ambassador Edward Djerejian, who led the Baker Institute to global prominence over his 28 years as director.
Founded in 1993, the institute is one of the premier nonpartisan public policy think tanks in the country, and is ranked No. 1 among university-affiliated think tanks in the world according to a 2020 study by the University of Pennsylvania's Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program. The survey also ranked the institute’s Center for Energy Studies No. 1 among the world’s energy- and resource-policy think tanks.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to maintain and build upon the extraordinary accomplishments of Secretary Baker and Ambassador Djerejian in establishing and leading Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy for the past three decades,” Satterfield said. “The institute is rightly regarded as the top university-affiliated think tank in the world. I look forward to continuing the commitment to data-driven, nonpartisan research and policy recommendations for decision-makers in areas of critical importance to United States domestic and foreign interests.”
“I could not be more delighted with my successor as director of the Baker Institute,” Djerejian said. “No one is better prepared than Ambassador David Satterfield to take on the institute’s reins. He brings a most distinguished Foreign Service career, outstanding substantive and management skills as well as his extensive experience in policy formulation. His unique combination of skills along with his great foresight will make Ambassador Satterfield a remarkable Baker Institute director. On a personal note, Françoise and I wish David and Elizabeth Fritschle much success and joy in their new endeavor.”
“I am especially pleased that David M. Satterfield has agreed to accept the position as director,” said former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, the honorary chair and namesake of the Baker Institute. “With a long history of diplomacy at very high levels of American leadership, I am confident that Ambassador Satterfield will continue the excellent and superb record that Ambassador Djerejian established at the institute as its founding director. Ambassador Satterfield is a clear-eyed, indefatigable and serious diplomat with a well-earned reputation of being able to find workable ways forward in difficult situations. Above all, he is particularly well-suited to accomplish the institute’s goal of being a bridge between the world of ideas and the world of action.”
“Rice and the Baker Institute are extraordinarily fortunate to have recruited a leader with the experience, intellect and global reputation and policy skills of Ambassador Satterfield,” Rice President David Leebron said. “The Baker Institute is a vital part of the university and maintains strong and productive relationships with our schools and faculty, creating wonderful opportunities for our students and research that has real policy impact. I am confident David will continue Ed’s remarkable leadership in growing the impact, breadth and excellence of one of the foremost jewels of Rice.”
Satterfield has extensive bilateral and multinational negotiating experience, most notably the 1995 Roadmap for Israel-Palestinian Peace (with the United Nations), the 2000 withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from Lebanon and Blue Line boundary agreement (with the United Nations), and the 2008 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and Iraq. As Department of State coordinator for Iraq he managed the largest domestic staff in the department’s history and directed fundamental reforms to the Foreign Service that established “expeditionary diplomacy” as a career model.
As director general of the Multinational Force and Observers, Satterfield conceived and directed the comprehensive modernization of military and civilian peacekeeping operations and led fundraising efforts with the U.S. Congress and donor governments.
Among other honors, Satterfield is the recipient of the highest Department of State recognition, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Award, the highest award for senior federal executives, the Office of Personnel Management Distinguished Federal Executive Rank Award, and the Multinational Force and Observers Distinguished Service for Peace Award.
Satterfield is a graduate of the University of Maryland and speaks Arabic, French and Italian. He is married to Elizabeth Ann Fritschle, a career Foreign Service officer.
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Many of you may have heard the term SOPA used lately. If you haven’t I urge you to take a look at this 4 minute video that has been the best at explaining a very complex bill.
For small review blogs like mine this could have very damaging effects. Say I link to another website, if that website has even one questionably infringing link anywhere on it, I become liable and the gov’t can pull down my website. If even one person makes a compliant about a website, justified or not, they can pull the site. Think of all the large websites that would suddenly have to censor every single thing millions of people post because they are liable for their users. Google, Youtube, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter…the list goes on and on.
Don’t get me wrong. Piracy in all forms is bad. From movies to books and it should be made harder to do. However this bill just isn’t it. It is to broad and even though the gov’t swears they won’t abuse their new rights….really….does anyone believe that for a second? We can’t start censoring free speech in the name of stopping piracy.
So my site will remain down until late Wednesday the 18th or Thursday morning the 19th. I am sorry for the inconvenience to my readers but there are times when I feel my voice, however small, needs to be heard. I urge everyone to take a minute and stand up for what you believe in.
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Korean Women’s Upheld Rights Within Households in Colonial Korea
During the period Japan gradually established colonial rules in Taiwan and Korea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Japanese colonizers tried to enact new laws and legal regimes to regulate the colonies. In Sunyun Lim’s “Women On the Loose,” Lim introduced the new structure of households in colonized Korea by Japanese colonizers and how restrictions on Korean women got “loose.” In the late Choson dynasty, the family unit registered was the unit of co-residency, including family members and any relatives, enslaved people, or hired hands that shared the residence (Lim, P.40). And the household head was the unit’s representative to pay taxes to the state authorities. However, the Japanese-installed household registry was quite different in several aspects by paying more attention to the household as a unit instead of the accurate family members, all servants, and enslaved people were excluded, and patriarchal principles and primogeniture also were imposed on the inheritance of the position of the household head (Lim, p.40). And widows, who were excluded from the inheritance rights in the Choson dynasty, were given the legal rights to inherit the household property under Japan Empire’s colonization.
In short, I agree with the argument that “changes favored women vis-a-vis patriarchal households were only advanced because they were profitable to the interests of the Japanese capital.” After all, even though thoes changes were not directly profitable nor made for profits, the upheld widow’s rights in inheriting paved a foundation for a more organized and stabilized society under Japan Empire’s colonization by setting more precise boundaries of households. In other words, such profitable interests are long-term and unquantified.
Since the Japanese wanted to maintain the household as the only legal family unit, widows became critical to keeping the property. According to “Kanshū chōsa hōkokusho,” a widow could receive the property, but she could not become the heir to the property (p.39). Such a rule seems conflicted: it gave widows the right to temporarily use/take care of their deceased husband’s clan’s property until they found a proper male to inherit it legally instead of giving widows the rights to inherit directly. Widows’ short-term “inherit rights” were the by-products to regulate Korean people’s households under the Japanese structure. Giving widows inherit rights to look after the property temporarily could limit the expanded patriarch kinship’s authority to take over the heritage by setting a household boundary (Lim, p.48). And Japanese’s final purpose was to make the resultant colonial household much more directly accountable to the state by lineage power (Lim, p.48). Thus, widows’ inheritance was the by-product of regulating Korean households under Japanese standards. In other words, Korean widows were lucky to gain such extra rights in that period. The reason for the Japanese to give them rights is also apparent — widows with inheritance rights could act as free-costs tools to stabilize the household units of the society. As I mentioned in the introduction, the profits of Japan’s investment were long-term and could not be quantified. Unlike short-term gains and interests that usually involve labor exploitation, changes in women’s rights would benefit Japan by paving the way for profitable economic growth by providing stable fundamental societal units, the households.
In the history classes in middle school in China, colonialism is depicted as absolutely evil and should be eliminated. Now I noticed that sometimes colonialism could stimulate the colony’s society to advance, similar to how wars promote the development of technology and economic growth. In this week’s reading by Lim, we learned that Japan’s attempt to establish the modern colonial legal system helped 20th century Korea move forward. Therefore, I now realize that we should hold an open and critical view to understand history because history does not have absolute justice or absolute evilness. All historical events are controversial, and we should take a close look to learn from the past instead of concluding immediately.
As for historical changes, there were always some reasons and needs to drive the changes, and they were driven mainly by short-term or long-term interests, quantified or qualified. Sometimes the long-term and unquantified profits can not be found easily, so we need to analyze them closely to see the real motivations.
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Brian and Vicki Carroll have been married for 46 years and have lived primarily in Visalia, California, since 1977. They have 5 children and 14 grandchildren.
Brian spent 44 years of his life as an educator, mostly teaching history to 7th and 8th graders. He spent nine years abroad in Colombia, teaching children of missionaries.
He is an Evangelical Christian and passionately supports whole life politics, which respect the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death.
Brian ran for Congress against Devin Nunes in the 2018 California primary.
Amar Patel is excited to be Brian’s running mate. He served as Vice-Chair and then Chair of the American Solidarity Party from 2018 to June of 2020.
He has been married for 23 years and has a daughter in college and a son in high school. He is a active member of his Catholic parish where he has served as a lector, singer, musician, and catechist.
His passion is to provide an avenue to fight against the atomization that our political system is forcing upon Americans by emphasizing service and the development of our core relationships. #FamilyFriendsFaith
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PUBLIC HEARING – MARCH 31, 2020 – 7:00 PM Bon Accord Council Chambers – 5025-50th Avenue
The Public Hearing, regarding the proposed Bylaw amendment to the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw, will continue as planned, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. We strongly encourage anyone wishing to make a presentation for the Public Hearing to submit a written comment to the Town Office. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected], or left in the Town Office drop box located on the outside wall of our office building (5025 - 50 Avenue). The deadline for written submissions is Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Town of Bon Accord 5025 – 50th Avenue
Phone: 780 921 3550
Fax: 780 921 3585
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed for lunch Noon – 12:30 pm daily
Closed on all statutory holidays
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https://www.kcconsulting.it/en/2023/05/17/the-made-in-italy-is-back-at-the-49th-tripoli-international-fair/
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Libyan Premier Dabaiba visits the Italian stand
The “Made in Italy” stand at the 49th edition of the Tripoli International Fair in Libya aroused great public interest among Libyan commercial operators and institutional authorities visiting the main fair in the country.
The Italian stand, promoted by the Italian-Libyan Center for Business and Cooperation “, in collaboration with KC Consulting, BCL and Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce, saw the participation of various Italian companies in the field of food, fashion and cosmetics including brands Braccialini, Epos Caffè and Pink Panda.
The Tripoli International Fair, the most important trade fair in Libya, was inaugurated last Saturday 6 May by the President of the Libyan Government Abdulhamid Dabaiba and the Minister of Economy Mohamed Al Hweij, who paid particular attention to the “Made in Italy” stand ” received by Alessia Paolucci, coordinator of the project.
“We thank the Libyan authorities and the Ministry of Economy in particular for having hosted us at this important fair, as well as we thank the Italian Embassy in Tripoli for their precious support and for having visited us in the person of the Economic Manager Giacomo Grandesso and the ICE-ITA Director Romano Baruzzi”, declared Khalid Chaouki, General Manager of the Italian-Libyan Center for Business and Cooperation.
“The “Made in Italy” stand welcomed numerous requests from leading Libyan entrepreneurial groups interested in strengthening economic ties and transferring technologies from Italy to Libya” underlined Alessia Paolucci, Italian entrepreneur residing in Tripoli and project coordinator .
Italy is the first commercial partner in Libya, particularly in the Oil & Gas, Food, processing machinery and construction sectors.
The Italian-Libyan Center for Business and Cooperation is a consultancy agency whose objective is to strengthen the economic and cultural relations between Italy and Libya, in collaboration with the Italian-Libyan institutions and with the economic and cultural.
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Bank of Ireland - College Green
The evening time History Group recently took a tour of Bank of Ireland, College Green. The group are studying the 1801 Act of Union and the removal of parliament from the parliament buildings on College Green to Westminster in London.
The building was originally built to act as a parliamentary chamber for the Irish Parliament but after the move to Westminster, the building was sold to Bank of Ireland in 1803. Tour Guide John gave a wonderful insight to the history of the building. Tutor Regina and the students appreciated the opportunity to broaden the classroom learning experience with a visit to this historic site;
- …it was the most interesting tour I have been on.”
- “I was fascinated by the architecture and craftsmanship of the building as we walked through numerous rooms.”
- “Tour guide John shared with us his in-depth knowledge of the changing structure and the interior decor of the building. Also its part in the political history of the nation during a turbulent and rebellious period.”
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To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day we’re giving away 50 FieldKits to scientists, students, teachers, activists and community leaders around the world. *
On April 22nd, 1970, twenty million Americans took to the streets. In parks and in public squares, in front of city halls and state legislatures, they arrived to demonstrate against the impacts of more than a century of unbounded industrial growth. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, the first Earth Day was an unlikely bipartisan success. “The movement,” recalls Robin Wall Kimmerer, “was supported by disparate constituencies: rural and urban, left and right, rich and poor. The earth beneath our feet formed our political common ground.”
In the first Earth Day’s wake came a wave of government-led policy change, which would over three years see the formation of the E.P.A, and the passing of the National Environmental Education Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. For the one in ten Americans who marched, that spring day in 1970 must have seemed the beginning of a a new era of environmental responsibility.
Five decades later we find ourselves at a crossroads. Industrial activity has, for the most part, continued unabated. Pollution and extinction threaten life in every corner of the globe. Climate change sits before us as perhaps the greatest challenge that our species has faced.
Nelson believed that meaningful change would come through the cultivation of a “concern for the environment so large that it would shake the political establishment out of its lethargy.” We built FieldKit because, like the late Senator, we believe there is tremendous power in collective action. It’s our goal to get thousands of FieldKits deployed across the planet, to empower people everywhere to monitor the world around them. This #FieldKit50 giveaway is out first step toward that goal.
If you’re someone who cares deeply about the environment, and who is actively pushing for change in the field or in your classroom or in your community, we’d love to give you one of 50 FieldKits.
To enter, fill out the form before May 22nd. Tell us who you are and how you’d use your FieldKit; we’ll pick the winners by June 19th.
*Please note that applications are now closed, but we always want to hear from people who are keen to put our FieldKits to work.
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https://www.itbear.com/technews/powering-the-future-indias-groundbreaking-subsidies-for-grid-battery-manufacturers/
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June 28, 2023 – India Prepares Subsidies for Grid Battery Manufacturers to Boost Clean Energy Transition In a recent report by the Financial Times, it has been revealed that India is gearing up to provide subsidies to companies engaged in the production of grid batteries as part of its efforts to increase the share of clean energy sources.
According to the report, a subsidy draft has been proposed, outlining a substantial allocation of up to 216 billion Indian Rupees (approximately 19.08 billion Chinese Yuan or 2.68 billion US dollars) for companies involved in manufacturing grid batteries by the year 2030. This significant funding aims to support research and development as well as production activities of battery manufacturers, assisting them in establishing large-scale battery installations with a capacity of 500 billion watts across India.
It is noteworthy that this subsidy initiative marks India’s first endeavor to provide financial assistance specifically targeting grid batteries. Previous subsidies in India predominantly focused on battery manufacturers for electric vehicles. Presently, fossil fuels account for approximately three-quarters of India’s electricity generation, and this subsidy program is expected to play a crucial role in facilitating the country’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.
By implementing such measures, India demonstrates its commitment to advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. As the nation takes significant strides towards a sustainable and greener future, the subsidies for grid battery manufacturers act as a catalyst for accelerating the development and deployment of energy storage technologies, ultimately paving the way for a cleaner and more resilient power grid.
The financial support provided to battery manufacturers will not only bolster their capabilities but also stimulate innovation within the sector. By encouraging research and development activities, India aims to foster technological advancements and enhance the overall efficiency and performance of grid batteries. Furthermore, this initiative can potentially attract both domestic and foreign investments, leading to job creation and economic growth in the clean energy sector.
In conclusion, India’s decision to introduce subsidies for grid battery manufacturers reflects its determination to transform its energy landscape and achieve a more sustainable future. By supporting the development and production of grid batteries, India aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources into its power grid. This strategic move signifies a significant step towards a greener, cleaner, and more resilient energy ecosystem for India and sets a positive precedent for other countries striving to achieve similar goals.
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MANILA — Philippine Olympic Commission (POC) president Ricky Vargas wants the Philippines to take the overall championship in the coming 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
To do that, he said, the Philippines will need to win 120 gold medals in the biennial games to be hosted by the country this November.
“I’d like to hear the Philippine national anthem played 120 times,” POC president Ricky Vargas said in a ABS-CBN Sports report.
Vargas set the lofty goal even as he called for unity among POC officials.
Just last week, the POC leadership was rocked with controversy after Vargas recalled several POC officials, mostly aligned with former POC chief Jose “Peping” Cojuangco, from their positions.
Later, his leadership got the backing from the Office of the President and even had Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez appointed as the SEA Games Chef de Mission.
“We are working this out. With your help, this is achievable, this is doable,” Vargas said.
“I share the call of (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez, the PSC commissioners, and most especially, our government, that we unify and win as one.”
For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website.
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The Metropolitan Police’s plan to stop attending emergency mental health incidents has been described as potentially alarming. My Mind News reports.
From this September, officers from London’s Metropolitan Police will only attend mental health emergency calls where there is an “immediate threat to life.” The Met argues the move will free up officers after a significant rise in the number of mental health incidents being dealt with by the force in the past five years.
Some police chiefs believe this is down to the service increasingly being seen as the first resort for people in a crisis, as well as a lack of capacity in the NHS and social services to deal with growing mental health demands.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley wrote to health and social care services in Greater London to inform them of the plan last week, the Guardian first reported.
In the letter, which has been seen by the BBC, Sir Mark said it takes almost 23 hours on average from the point at which someone is detained under the Mental Health Act until they are handed into medical care.
He writes that his officers are spending more than 10,000 hours a month on “what is principally a health matter,” adding that police and other social services are “collectively failing patients” by not ensuring they receive appropriate help, as well as failing Londoners more generally because of the effect on police resources.
Zoe Billingham, previously Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue, said that the Metropolitan Police’s plan to stop attending emergency mental health incidents is “potentially alarming.” Furthermore, Bellingham added that the proposals could create a “vacuum.”
But Ms. Billingham, who is now chair of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS mental health trust after 12 years as Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue, warned mental health services are “creaking” and “in some places are so subdued with demand they are not able to meet the requirements of people who need it most.”
Speaking to the BBC, she warned there is “simply no other agency to call” other than the police for people in crisis, adding, “There isn’t another agency to step in and fill the vacuum.”
She expressed doubts about the timeframe set by the Met for the change, adding that she would be “very surprised” if mental health trusts across London could get extra round-the-clock mental health facilities up and running by 31 August.
Ms Billingham agreed a total withdrawal is unlikely in practice but warned it would be “really, really dangerous” if the Met took that approach.
She authored a 2018 study that looked at the increasing demands mental health crises were putting on police, including:
- Officers being called to detain people under the Mental Health Act – half of which result in them having to transport patients to a medical facility
- Long waits in A&E with someone having a mental health crisis when specialist NHS help can’t be obtained immediately
- Supporting victims of crime with mental health problems – who Mind estimates to be three times more likely to become a victim – and carrying out welfare checks.
- Attending mental health crises, including where someone is threatening to take their own life, to close roads, speak to them, or protect the public.
- Looking for missing people, including those in extreme distress or with dementia
Meanwhile, Dr Adrian James, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, told the BBC that Sir Mark Rowley had “obviously decided unilaterally that the Met are going to go it alone,” describing the move as “unhelpful.”
“We don’t have those resources at the current time. We also have a workforce crisis in the health service. We can’t just pluck new members of staff from nowhere. I think it’s too short a period of time. I think that Sir Mark should look very closely at whether there is some flexibility around that.”
Others welcomed the announcement
Ken Marsh, chairman of the Met Police Federation, which represents officers up to the rank of chief inspector, broadly welcomed the announcement. But he said officers will still attend “most” calls because they will be concerned about the consequences of not responding.
“At the end of the day, who makes the decision that you can’t go to something and if God forbid this ended up in a coroner’s court, what does my officer then say?”
In March, Sir Mark Rowley told BBC Newsnight that the staff hours involved in policing mental health are equivalent to dealing with 500,000 victims of domestic abuse.
He pointed to one case where Met officers spent 30 hours supervising one individual having a crisis because they could not find a space in a mental health unit. He said,
“This isn’t what police officers are trained to do. They’re the wrong people to be doing it, we’re letting vulnerable people down,”
More on mental health incidents
The College of Policing defines a mental health incident as “any police incident thought to relate to someone’s mental health where their vulnerability is at the center of the incident.”
Police officers are estimated to spend 20-40% of their time dealing with such incidents.
The Met’s new plan has already been adopted by Humberside Police, who introduced the Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) scheme in 2020 to ensure mental health professionals deal with mental health calls.
In the meantime, the government announced a £150m capital investment in January to improve the places and spaces across the NHS for people experiencing – or at risk of experiencing – a mental health crisis.
It said the funding would allow for the procurement of up to 90 new mental health ambulances, which will take specialist staff directly to patients to deliver support on the scene or transfer them to the most appropriate place for care.
What are your thoughts on this decision? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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Buddhism and Shamanism (or more specifically, Tengerism) have had a very uneasy relationship in Mongolia. Tibetan Buddhism was brought to Mongolia by a crafty ruler or “khan,” who couldn't unite the Mongolian tribes under his banner because he was not a bloodline descendant of the mighty Genghis. He made a deal with a Tibetan lama to declare him a reincarnation of Genghis's grandson Kublai, thus allowing him to seize power. In return, he recognized the lama as the “ocean teacher,” a phrase indicating supreme authority. That phrase, in Mongolian, is “Dalai Lama,” so the institution of Dalai Lama was directly connected with Mongolian power politics.
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Call for Papers: Special Issue of Argumentation and Advocacy on Public Argument and Digital Media
Almost ten years ago, bloggers spurred public argument about Trent Lott’s controversial toast to a retiring Strom Thurmond. Since then, digital intermediaries using a variety of forms–blogs, podcasts, wikis, photo and video, social networking sites, and microblogs–have influenced innumerable episodes of public deliberation. This special issue of Argumentation and Advocacy calls for submissions that investigate public argument occurring through digital media. We especially seek essays that probe how digital media produce novel argument forms and modes of advocacy, historical analysis of digitally-driven deliberative episodes, and critical approaches to transformations in the nature of public argument. Submissions should be completed by June 1, 2010, and will be competitively reviewed. The special issue will be guest edited by Damien Smith Pfister, and published under Argumentation and Advocacy’s new co-editorship of Catherine H. Palczewski and John Fritch.
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Bithumb Exchange Bans Users From 11 “High-Risk” Countries
Bithumb, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced Sunday that it plans to voluntarily adopt stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures, including the decision to ban trading for users living in “high-risk” areas and placing additional restrictions on foreign investors.
In the announcement, a Bithumb spokesperson highlighted the voluntary nature of the exchange’s recent decision.
“The Bithumb team will voluntarily impose strict policies and cooperate closely with local financial authorities to increase the transparency in the cryptocurrency market and protect investors. With progressive voluntary policies, Bithumb will improve the global standard of cryptocurrency exchanges.”
The ban went into effect on May 28, however, existing users won’t have their accounts disabled until June 21.
South Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering Crusade
With the ban, Bithumb will no longer accept new users from North Korea, Iran, Iraq, and Sri Lanka, along with seven other locations which have been labeled as “high-risk” by the Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories (NCCT) initiative. Both NCCT and Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) have recognized these countries as regions with insufficient policies and regulations to restrict money laundering, terrorist financing and other illegal activities.
Bithumb has proactively reinforced its anti-money laundering policies by implementing the recommendations of South Korean government and Korea Blockchain Association.
“Bithumb will soon request foreign users to endure a mobile verification process to ensure users cannot deceive the platform by falsifying personal information and residential address starting from next month.”
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GCI is committed to keeping Alaskans connected. Federal funding from the Alaska Plan helps GCI invest in the technology and infrastructure necessary to connect some of the smallest and most-remote communities in the nation. The Alaska Plan, approved in August 2016, secured federal funding through 2026 to support wireless and internet service upgrades. GCI receives a portion of that funding. Because of the Alaska Plan, Alaska telecommunications companies have been able to improve and expand service in more than 120 rural Alaska communities.
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RES 442 Draft 01 2020-2022
RES 442 Draft 01 2020-2022
7/29/2022 2:28:38 PM
6/13/2022 8:32:04 AM
Bill/Resolution - Type
Bill/Resolution - Council Term
Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Council Member and Heather Kimball, Council Member
Council: Adopts Res. 442-22 & GOREDC-26 - 7/19/22
Date To Mayor or Adoption Date
8-David, Inaba, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, Villegas
AGE COUNCIL 2022-07-19 2020-2022
AGE GOREDC 2022/07/05 (2020-2022)
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COM 0842.000 2020-2022
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oJMtr of N,Js <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII <br /> RrE us•N�u` <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 442 22 <br /> A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY <br /> DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE A STRATEGIC ROADMAP FOR HOUSING AND <br /> HOMELESSNESS THAT SETS FORTH PRIORITIES AND INTENTIONS FOR <br /> UTILIZATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF PROGRAM APPROPRIATIONS FROM <br /> RESIDENTIAL TIER TWO PROPERTY TAX REVENUES . <br /> WHEREAS, to reduce inflow into homelessness and increase pathways into permanent <br /> housing, further resources and an examination of potential public policy changes are necessary; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, with the passage of Ordinance 22-26, which will take effect on July 1, <br /> 2022, the Council recognized a need for additional investments and resources by appropriating a <br /> portion of residential tier two property tax revenue towards addressing housing and <br /> homelessness; and <br /> WHEREAS, during the legislative deliberation process of approving Ordinance 22-26, <br /> the Council emphasized transparency and accountability in the implementation of County-led <br /> housing and homelessness initiatives utilizing the additional publicly-funded resources; and <br /> WHEREAS, the challenges and complex nature of addressing housing and homelessness <br /> call for a coordinated, integrated effort with collaboration across public and private entities; now, <br /> therefore, <br /> BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the <br /> Office of Housing and Community Development create and submit to Council a Strategic <br /> Roadmap for Housing and Homelessness that sets forth priorities and intentions for utilization <br /> and accountability of program appropriations from residential tier two property tax revenues. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, to develop a vision and actionable steps towards <br /> reducing homelessness in the County of Hawaii, the Strategic Roadmap for Housing and <br /> Homelessness should include an analysis of data relevant to housing and homelessness in the <br /> community, a gathering of input from a range of stakeholders, an evaluation of the current state <br /> of homelessness, goals and outcome measures, funding priorities, strategies for leveraging <br /> existing resources, and research-based best practices in addressing homelessness. <br />
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http://alltogether.swe.org/blog/white-house-releases-sequestration-transparency-report.html
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WHITE HOUSE RELEASES SEQUESTRATION TRANSPARENCY REPORT
On September 14, 2012, the White House released the congressionally mandated report on upcoming automatic ‘sequestration’ spending cuts. The report provides the expected funding impact of sequestration cuts at the “program, project, and activity level based upon the enacted level of appropriations,” which are currently set to take effect on January 2, 2013. The OMB report also includes a list identifying all exempt discretionary and mandatory spending accounts and estimates of budget cuts at the agency and agency office level.
The Budget Control Act’s sequestration procedures will apply "across-the-board" spending cuts, but certain federal spending is exempt, translating into larger cuts for non-exempt programs. Exempt spending includes almost all mandatory spending such as Social Security, Medicaid, disability and veterans spending. Non-exempt programs facing cuts include almost all federal research and development activities – amounting to roughly eight percent cuts for agencies like the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NASA, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense Science and Technology programs. The OMB report provides only estimated cuts, as additional policy changes may still take place before the January 2013 deadline.
According to the report, science and engineering agency cuts will include:
- National Science Foundation: -$586 million
- National Institute of Standards and Technology: -$62 million
- Department of Energy Office of Science: -$400 million
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration: -$1,458 million
The report also estimates that almost every program at the U.S. Department of Education would be cut by 8.2 percent, reducing the Department’s budget by around $5 billion. Even though the cuts are expected to begin on January 2, 2013 most school districts will not feel the full effects of the cuts until the 2013-2014 school year.
In order to achieve the full $1.2 trillion in cuts required by the Budget Control Act, budget cuts and spending caps will be enforced over a ten-year period, or through 2021, implying severely restricted program growth for discretionary spending programs over the next decade if Congress does not take action to address the budget deficit. The White House report notes, “…the report leaves no question that the sequestration would be deeply destructive to national security, domestic investments, and core government functions.”
Read the full report here.
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https://www.torbaybusinessforum.com/event/business-breakfast-27-oct-2017/?doing_wp_cron=1695739973.7136631011962890625000
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We are delighted to welcome Sir Vince Cable to Torbay on Friday 27 October from 7.30-9am at the RICC.
Sir Vincent Cable is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats and the Member of Parliament for Twickenham. He was the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2010 to 2015 and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in government that spans decades.
Following the format of our usual breakfast meetings, this is your chance to quiz one of the leading political figures of our time. Places will be hotly contested, so book early
Network over a glass of juice on arrival at 7.30 before a full English Breakfast at 7.45am, listen to Sir Vince from 8am and finish by 9am. Everyone interested in local business is welcome.
£12.50 for the breakfast, networking and free parking.
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http://mlkscholars.mit.edu/mlloyd/
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Mark Lloyd is a civil rights advocate, lawyer and journalist. He is Visiting Professor and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Communication and Journalism at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and former Associate General Counsel and Chief Diversity Officer at the US Federal Communications Commission. Research interest: civil rights, communications policy.
Mr. Lloyd graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a double major in Journalism and Political science. He earned his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. Before becoming a communications lawyer, Mr. Lloyd was an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, working for public and commercial radio and television, including work at NBC and CNN.
A distinguished analyst and activist, Mr. Lloyd has a broad background in universities, think tanks, government and media-related non-profits. He has been general counsel of the Benton Foundation, a domestic policy advisor at the Clinton White House, the executive director of the Civil Rights Forum on Telecommunications Policy and an attorney at the Washington, D.C. law firm Dow, Lohnes & Albertson. As a senior fellow at the Center of American Progress, he wrote, conducted research and analyzed communications policy.
In 2009, Mr. Lloyd was the vice president for Strategic Initiatives at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Education Fund. From 2009-2012, he served as the Associate General Counsel and Chief Diversity officer at the Federal Communications Commission. At the FCC, he advised the agency on how to promote diverse participation in the communications field, including work on the National Broadband Plan and the Market Entry Barriers Affecting the Critical Information Needs of All Americans.
The author of numerous articles and essays, including a contribution to the Encyclopedia of Journalism and work for the Aspen Institute, his book Prologue to a Farce, Communication and Democracy in America was published by the University of Illinois Press in 2007.
Mr. Lloyd has lectured at academic institutions in the U.S. and abroad, including: Harvard, UCLA, USC, UC-Riverside, NYU, and Penn State. As an affiliate professor of Public Policy at the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, he occasionally teaches a course on the Public Policy of Communications.
From 2002-2004, he was an MLK Visiting Scholar at MIT in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), where he conducted research and taught communications policy.
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Many bytes have been spent comparing Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to the ‘legitimate’ news organizations, most notably when Jon appeared on CNN's Crossfire in 2004. Today I just want to point out a particularly great moment I witnessed on Tuesday night.
The guest was conservative author Bill Bennett, pimping his new book, America: the Last, Best Hope. The ‘hope’ in the title refers to the hope of all people to live free, and this history of the United States is a narrative about the progress of freedom.
Jon Stewart jumped on this to get Bennett to defend the talking points on Bush's constitutional amendment to restrict marriage – once and for all – to straight folks. How is that about the progress of freedom?
Bennett began, predictably, by defending the traditional family structure and the stability it provides. This led into Stewart's strongest moment:
Stewart: So why not encourage gay people to join in that family arrangement if that is what provides stability to a society?
Bennett: Well I think if gay… gay people are already members of families.
Bennett: They’re sons and they’re daughters…
Stewart: So that’s where the buck stops? That’s the gay ceiling? [laughs]
Bennett: Look, it’s a debate about whether you think marriage is between a man and a women.
Stewart: I disagree. I think it’s a debate about whether you think gay people are part of the human condition or just a random fetish.
Slam! Huge cheers from the audience. The conversation continued, and they even split it over the commercial break, which is rare. It only got worse for Bennett, but to his credit he seemed a very gracious guest, even in defeat. There are video clips to be found on YouTube if you're so inclined.
I guess I don't need to say much else about Bush's marriage amendment, except that I find it difficult not to take the right-wing rhetoric personally: “Watch it, that's my family you're libeling, you pricks.” I think a perfectly rational response is: “how I live my life is none of your god-damned business.” But it doesn't seem to hold much sway with these folks.
To my conservative friends: yes, I know very well that Democrat candidates don't tend to endorse gay marriage either, and that Clinton sold us out years ago by signing the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Furthermore, at least the position of some social conservatives seems to stem – at the best of times – from their deeply-held (though misguided) convictions. Democrats that don't fully support gay marriage seem to base their positions on the poll numbers instead, which I admit is pathetic.
One more of Jon Stewart's lines from the segment: “Divorce is not caused because 50% of marriages end in gayness.”
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http://region3.dilg.gov.ph/zambales/index.php/news-events/839-san-juan-and-camiing-to-represent-zambales-on-ltia-for-two-straight-years
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After a thorough assessment and deliberation of all the municipal entries from the 13 local government units (LGUs)of the province, Brgy. San Juan, Botolan and Brgy. Camiing, Cabangan swiftly made it on the top as the province’s representatives on the 2017 LupongTagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) for the 1st-3rdClass and 4th-6th Class Municipal Category, respectively.
Remarkably, Brgys. San Juan and Camiing represented the province on 2016 LTIA Assessment and both have secured the 1st Place during the Regional Awarding, besting other nominees from other provinces in the Region on their respective categories.
The LTIA Provincial Awards Committee (PAC), headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V of DILG as the chairperson, together with members Hon. Romelino R. Gojo, Regional President of Liga ng mga Barangay, Bishop Virginio D. Ducos, D.D. of Hiyas ng Pag-asa (NGO), Ms. Merilyn B. Dasig representative from DOJ and Police Chief Inspector Orlando C. Reyes of Zambales Police Provincial Office, convened on February 12, 2018 at the DILG Zambales Provincial Office for the deliberation of the Lupong Tagapamayapa who exhibited exemplary performance in handling and settling disputes at the barangay, validated through the documents submitted by each official municipal entry.
The entries of Botolan, Candelaria, Castillejos, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio, San Marcelino, Sta. Cruz and Subic competed for the 1st-3rd Class Municipal Category while Cabangan, San Felipe, and San Narciso were contenders for the 4th-6th Class Municipal Category. Each entry was evaluated based on three (3) major criteria namely, (A)Efficiency in Operations, (B) Effectiveness in Securing KP Objectives, and (B) Creativity and Resourcefulness of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.
Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) is an annual activity conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government in recognition of the Lupons who demonstrated commitment and dedication in the implementation of Katarungang Pambarangay in their locality. LTIA aims to strengthen the Katarungang Pambarangay as an indigenous conflict resolution structure at the grassroots level through grant of incentives to outstanding Lupons.
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Mike Abraham has been closely following the Beaver Pond Forest issue in Kanata and rallying troops in support of saving the Forest over the last 6 months or so. City council votes on Marianne Wilkinson's motion to consider purchasing the Forest from the developers who own it. The Forest is a key biodiversity corridor, which means flora and fauna both live in and move through this area to other refuges amidst out sprawling development. Destroying this natural endowment would be a loss for this generation and those to come, not to mention untold animals presently living there; this isn't just about what's good for us. Lets follow Mike's lead and email the councillors listed below, urging them to do the right thing: SAVE the POND.
[email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected]
Mr. Cullen and Mr. Doucet, thank you for supporting Ms. Wilkinson's motion to consider the purchase of Beaver Pond Forest. To Mr. O'Brien, and others who do not support this initiative, I can assure you that it will cost you votes in the upcoming municipal elections.
This cherished land is a natural endowment we are responsible to steward for the benefit of future generations (remember what sustainable developments is?), and highly important to the vibrancy and health of our community. Don't let the Forest be destroyed on your watch.
Please consider this motion and the citizens who support it when you vote.
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Government Guidance Issued on House Moves – Covid-19 Pandemic
The current Covid-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing provisions have had a big impact on the housing market. This comes after the recent boost in house prices with months of price increases following the December election and the effect of the ‘Boris Bounce.’
The Government is aware of the impact of the health restrictions on the housing market and has issued advice to help clarify the position. The Government has urged parties involved in sales and purchases ‘to adapt and be flexible’ and to stay at home and delay moving whilst the emergency measures are in place. The advice is to amicably agree alternative dates and not to withdraw from transactions. The Government has stated, ‘prioritising the health of individuals and the public must be the priority.’
The health restrictions have raised a number of questions in relation to the conveyancing process, for example, issues in fully marketing properties without viewings; possible delays in obtaining standard searches from Local Authorities and mortgage lender’s ability to carry out physical inspections for valuations. There are also other questions arising, for example, where a matter is ready to complete but a seller is in ‘isolation’ or a buyer is unable to book removalists whilst at all times complying with the social distancing provisions.
The Government advice includes guidance at various stages of the home moving process, such as marketing the Property, before and after exchange of contracts and moving into unoccupied Properties.
The advice includes the following:
- Where a Property is not yet being marketed, a seller is able to speak to estate agents over the phone to obtain advice on marketing but they are not allowed to invite’ unnecessary visitors’ into their home, including estate agents to carry out a market appraisals or take internal photographs.
- If a Property is already on the market, the advice is that a Seller can continue to advertise it as being for sale but they should not allow people in to view the Property. Virtual viewings are however allowed.
- If a Property is vacant, the parties are able to continue with the transaction, as long as the Government guidance currently in force from Public Health England and Public Health Wales is strictly followed.
- Where a Property is currently occupied and contracts have not been exchanged, the advice to all parties is ‘to do all they can to amicably agree alternative dates to move’ for a time when the stay-at-home restrictions are no longer in place.
- If contracts have been exchanged and the Property is currently occupied , all parties should work together to agree a delay or another way to resolve this matter. The advice states, ‘If moving is unavoidable for contractual reasons and the parties are unable to reach an agreement to delay, people must follow advice on staying away from others to minimise the spread of the virus. Anyone with symptoms, self-isolating or shielding from the virus, should follow medical advice which will mean not moving house for the time being, if at all possible.’
The Government also stated in its advice that UK Finance have confirmed that mortgage lenders are looking at finding ways to enable buyers who have exchanged contracts to extend their mortgage offer for up to 3 months so that they are able to delay completion.
The effect of the current health emergency on the housing market is no doubt significant but it is temporary and the general Government advice appears to be to sit tight and look to delay the moving process if you can until the restrictions are eased and then removed altogether. Hopefully then the housing market will quickly start to ‘bounce back’.
If you have any queries in respect of your house move please do not hesitate to contact our Property Team for expert advice.
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On Nov 18, 2021, the 3rd International Forum for Northern Economic Cooperation will take place at The Shilla Seoul.
The Forum is a key multilateral cooperation platform for facilitating discussion on economic cooperation between Korea and its New Northern Policy partner countries.
The annual event has been bringing together experts of various fields from Korea and its northern neighbors, as well as representatives from governments and international organizations, to help formulate practical cooperative measures, while serving as a much needed venue for international exchange attended by dignitaries, including heads of states, high-level officials and revered thought leaders.
Under the theme, "30 Years of Northern Cooperation: Toward a Future of Peace and Prosperity,"
the Forum will be organized into Special, Business and Financial Cooperation Sessions, providing opportunities to take stock of the challenges facing a post-pandemic world and find ways to address them, while also exploring measures to ensure sustainable cooperation in the economic and financial arena. On a practical level, Business Partnership and Central Banks' Official Meetings will be held to promote Korean enterprises' entry into the new Northern markets and encourage sharing of experiences in monetary policies, respectively, as means of fostering economic cooperation.
We look forward to your continued interest and participation in this event.
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Thomas Edison filmed President William McKinley’s last public speech, given at the Pan-American Exposition on September 5, 1901. The Edison film company catalog describes the film:
“In this picture we present a wonderful and life-like likeness of President McKinley. He first walks upon the platform, escorting Mrs. McKinley, whom he very reverently shows to a seat. The President is next introduced to the audience by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, and, amid hand-clapping, cheering, and waving of hats, he at once begins his memorable speech. He is close to our camera and we secured an absolutely perfect photograph”
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“President McKinley’s Speech at the Pan-American Exposition” – Thomas Edison, Inc.
John G. Milburn, a prominent Buffalo lawyer and President of the Pan-American Exposition, introduces President McKinley at the beginning of the film. The next day, President McKinley was shot and fatally wounded in the exposition’s Temple of Music building. The wounded McKinley was taken to Milburn’s house on Delaware Avenue and died there on September 14, 1901.
Source: Library of Congress
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Vicky Bakery Coral Gables
Republican Super Saturday
Time & Location
Nov 05, 2022, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Vicky Bakery Coral Gables, 245 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA
About the event
IT’S CRUNCH TIME
The MiamiYRs are calling all Republicans to join us 11/5 for Super Saturday to get out the vote for our Republican candidates: Senator Ileana Garcia, Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez, and Kevin Cabrera for Miami-Dade Commission.
Now is the time to walk the walk. See you at 9:30am on Saturday at one of our canvassing locations to help the MiamiYRs bring it home for the GOP!
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Pakistan By Default – Diary – DAWN.COM
Will Pakistan really default if the IMF, Saudi Arabia and other donors don’t disburse a few billion dollars? Some are sounding the alarm, but others – including the government – insist that our economic ship is not about to sink anytime soon. They tell us that we will not become Sri Lanka.
It is indeed unlikely that the state will declare bankruptcy because our bosses – Western, Islamic and Chinese kingdoms – might prefer that we did not plunge headlong into chaos. Either way, there is little relief on the horizon from the deadly combination of spiraling inflation and the fallout from the monsoon rains. According to some reports, 90 million Pakistanis are already suffering from hunger.
But we are still supposed to be reassured that it will not go as badly as in Sri Lanka. By making such rhetorical statements, the political and intellectual mainstream deliberately obscures another defining feature of Pakistani social and political life which resembles Sri Lanka. Like that island nation, Pakistan too is an ethnically majority state that continues to treat its peripheral ethnic nations as colonial subjects.
Lily: Lankan Collapse Lessons
Since the British left what was then called Ceylon in 1948, the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka has faced systematic and systemic racism from the majority Sinhalese. The protests against the Rajapaksas have been sparked by the current economic situation. But they are also notable because the Rajapaksa brothers presided over the 2009 scorched-earth military operations in Tamil-majority Jaffna province, which Sri Lanka celebrated as a final victory against separatist militants.
Politics at the heart of the country remains disconnected from the peripheries.
Many Sri Lankans at home and abroad have wondered aloud whether the mass uprising is really bringing ordinary Sinhalese and Tamils together around a common vision for the future, so that there is true healing, especially for Tamils who have endured structural and physical violence for generations.
In Pakistan, we cannot even ask such rhetorical questions. Indeed, the mainstream does not even bother to chronicle the ongoing processes of brutalization and hatred in many of our ethnic peripheries. Recently, 10 mutilated bodies were discovered in Ziarat, described by authorities as separatist militants. When the families of the missing identified some of the dead and gathered in Quetta to peacefully demand a judicial inquiry, they were charged with batons and tear gassed.
The Baloch situation is in itself proof enough that the Khaki arbiters of Pakistan’s power structure have long been lacking on the idea of an inclusive political, economic and cultural project. Only a social contract that recognizes that this country is made up of many ethnic nations and then ensures the equality of those ethnic nations can begin to mend the wounds and move us forward.
Hate has indeed penetrated deeply into society. The ethnic tensions and violence that erupted between Sindhis and Pakhtuns after a murder in Hyderabad clearly show that divide and conquer policies have successfully produced an intractable situation that engulfs even progressive voices.
It is old news that our major parties are not up to the task of an alternative vision for Pakistan. They are more interested in staying in government or finding a way back; the recent by-elections in Punjab underscored how day-to-day politics in the country’s majority heartland is almost totally disconnected from the ethnic peripheries. Expect the PTI, PDM/PPP and, of course, the military establishment to continue to focus on their all-out battles for power, like the one currently unfolding in and around the ECP.
Lily: The leaders of the “periphery” denounce the repression
The current government and its establishment bosses will certainly devote enough time and energy to keep the IMF, Saudi Arabia and other donors on board, as the alternative scenario threatens the accumulation of power and wealth by the whole coterie.
And what about Imran Khan, who supporters believe broke with the minimum consensus that has kept our militarized ruling class intact until now? The true measure of whether a party or leader challenges the status quo is whether they articulate a political project that emphatically rejects the colonial state in the ethnic peripheries, while offering a unique vision for Pakistan’s metropolis. beyond land grabbers, warmakers and profiteering cartels.
If Pakistan were to declare bankruptcy in the coming weeks, the burden would once again be borne by the working masses. But the truth is that we are already a country in default. And only a vision to transcend hate and redistribute wealth in parallel will constitute a true restart. I believe that we are still sufficiently able and willing to offer a meaningful economic, political and cultural alternative. But there will come a time, sooner rather than later, when such a vision will be too little, too late.
The writer teaches at Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad.
Posted in Dawn, July 22, 2022
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The Nigerian government is seeking the vote of Iran for its candidate, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in the race to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Director-General office.
Nigeria lobbies Republic of Iran’s vote in WTO elections as her own Okonjo-Iweala is among the five cleared for the elections. The WTO is looking for a new director-general to replace Brazilian Roberto Azevedo, who stepped down a year earlier than expected at the end of August.
Apert Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the others are Kenyan minister Amina Mohamed, South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee, Saudi Arabia’s Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri and British ex-minister Liam Fox.
READ ALSO: WTO: Female Parliamentary Caucus throws weight behind Okonjo-Iweala
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Richard Adebayo told the Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Alibak, that Okonjo-Iweala’s election victory will strengthen global trade and economies.
The Minister stated that Nigeria would rely on Iran’s support for the election of Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela as the next DG for WTO, stressing that if elected it would be the first time an African will occupy the position since its establishment on 1st January 1995.
Adebayo further said the Bilateral Trade Agreements (BTA) earlier signed between the two countries in 2001, the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) in 2008, the establishment of the Nigeria-Iran Joint Commission in 2004, and the Iran Chamber, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture in 2016 should be sustained.
He assured the Ambassador that Nigeria will work with Iran to improve on the current low trade volumes as both countries have great potential that can leverage on considering the fact that the two countries are oil-dependent economies.
He said, “We can also share knowledge and best practices on economic diversification and our national development goals as Buhari’s led Administration is pushing to diversify the economy into the non-oil sector through various initiatives and a strategic partnership in the industrialization of key sectors that can boost efforts towards export of Iran and Nigeria.”
Stay glued to BNB’s News for more on the WTO Elections
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Dan Rogerson, MP for North Cornwall and Floods Minister at the Department of Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been speaking about Dairy Crest's investment in a whey plant in his constituency.
Last September, the company announced a major new £45m investment to build a plant to manufacture whey powder for which there is rising global demand, particularly in China. The investment will allow Dairy Crest to remove minerals from the whey, producing the base ingredient for baby food. The project is already underway at the company's award-winning creamery at Davidstow, the home of Cathedral City and Davidstow cheddars.
Speaking at the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cheese in Parliament, Mr Rogerson said:
“The All Party Cheese Group does a fantastic job of bringing together politicians, cheese makers and those involved in the dairy sector to discuss how we can work together to promote and support this important industry that is such an integral part of the economy in rural areas like Cornwall.
I spoke with representatives from Dairy Crest about their plans to expand the Davidstow Creamery and create more jobs in our area, about the need to support talented local cheese makers, and to promote Cornish and British dairy products both at home and around the world.”
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Puigneró and Gallardo have tackled the imminent launch of regular flights from Andorra-La Seu airport, scheduled for this winter. The vice-president stated that “with this joint commitment, we are giving the citizens of the Pyrenees the opportunity to have connections with European cities from Andorra-La Seu Airport”. Puigneró also said that “thanks to the agreement signed with the Government of Andorra, we will be able to share the infrastructure and invest almost one million euros in the beaconing and lighting of the platform”. With these improvements, it will be possible to extend the time slot in which it will be possible to operate from the airport from the year 2022.
The Minister Jordi Gallardo emphasized that this is “a key infrastructure for unlocking our country and the whole area of Alt Urgell and the Pyrenees”. An objective that “began with the first agreement with the Generalitat and Aeroports de Catalunya, signed in 2014 and which will now bear fruit.” Gallardo has stated that the first flights are expected to be in Madrid, followed by other strategic destinations such as Paris and Lisbon.
The Andorran delegation was attended by the Andorran delegation, Minister Gallardo, Secretaries of State Eric Bartolomé and Marc Galabert and the Director of Business, Trade, Development, Security and Industrial Quality and Transport. On behalf of the Generalitat de Catalunya, in addition to the vice-president, the Secretary of Infrastructure and Mobility, Isidre Gavín, the Director General of Digital Nation and Urban Agenda, Maria Galindo, and the Director of Aeroports de Catalunya, Jordi Candela, also attended.
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The Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities (SEMLM) in October of 2018, released a study with an updated economic forecast for southeast Minnesota, and options for several major policy shifts to accommodate population and employment growth over the next 25 years. Among the policy options and recommendations are zoning changes to support greater housing production, expanded transportation networks, a regional tourism strategy, immigrant support resources, and programs to increase access to childcare – all designed to grow the region’s economic development potential.
The study – the first of its kind in the region – forecasts long-range population, employment, and economic activity in the entire Southeastern Minnesota region, on a county-by-county basis. The region, composed of Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties, encompasses 77 municipalities, with more than 368,000 residents and 190,000 employees. Here is a Link to the study
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Find more photos from the North Sea Summit 2023 on Flickr.
"Our goal is clear: build the world’s largest green energy plant in the North Sea.
By joining hands, we will accelerate the energy transition, strengthen our technological leadership and provide millions of European households and businesses with zero carbon energy.
I’m looking forward to welcoming you to the North Sea Summit II in Ostend."
Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium
The North Sea Summit II in Ostend follows in the footsteps of the first edition of the North Sea Summit held in May 2022 in Esbjerg, Denmark.
In addition to the founding countries of Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, the North Sea Summit II in Ostend will also bring together France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway and Luxembourg. This is the largest ever coalition around energy in the North Sea.
Making this summit an example of geopolitical resilience but also a springboard for our industry and for European innovation.
|15.30 - 16.00
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|Press statements by Heads of state and government
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As a Canadian born and raised in the Great White North, loving and celebrating winter sport is in my DNA. From my formative years as a hockey brat to a university student skating on the Rideau Canal in the nation’s capital, Nordic activities surround us for much of the year, integrating themselves into our daily lives. When Canada “owned the podium” during the 2010 Winter Olympics, hosted on our own soil in Vancouver, I was among those who became caught up in the irresistibly contagious fervor of national pride, and the massive celebration of the unity of humanity through athleticism. However, this sadly cannot be the case in 2014, as I, personally, tune out the Sochi Olympics, in response to the indifference exhibited by the International Olympic Committee and its presenting sponsors toward the bigoted, violent, and discriminatory treatment of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community in Russia.
In addition to the cultural acclimation to winter sports I have been instilled with as a Canadian, I also believe incredibly strongly in the equality of all people, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, language, or – this is a big one in 2014 – sexuality. Discrimination, of any kind, is not something that should be taken lightly or tolerated, in any arena – sporting, or otherwise – and the decision to proceed with the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, despite the hardline and blatantly discriminatory stance and policymaking of their government towards the LGBT community, exceeds the capacity of what I can overlook or ignore. While I congratulate all of the athletes of the Games themselves, with particular well-wishes to the Canadian delegation, I feel it is shameful that the organizational powers that be have decided to turn a blind eye to the massive human rights violations that are happening on a daily basis in Russia, and, in essence, endorse the activities of the Russian government through the continuance of their status as host country in 2014.
I cannot help but question why the International Olympic Community and its ultra-wealthy presenting sponsors do not feel that the transgressions of the Russian government are severe enough to merit the relocation or revocation of the rights to host the Games. After all, the Olympics are supposed to be a celebration of the human spirit – and Russia’s anti-gay laws, and its subsequent inaction to curtail the rise of state-sponsored violence by vigilante groups against LGBT individuals, single-handedly violate a number of key points of the Olympic Charter by which the Games are supposedly governed. The IOC Charter says discrimination “on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or other otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic movement”, and yet the Games proceed as planned in a host country that so unquestionably violates these defining principles of the Olympics. As members of the gay community are arrested, kidnapped, beaten, harassed, publicly humiliated, and suffer through other much worse forms of marginalization and degradation, Russia stands to be a benefactor of global attention and income as a result of Sochi 2014. Despite lukewarm assurances from Russian President Vladimir Putin that gay athletes and spectators will be safe in Russia (conditional to the degrading claim that they avoid activities connecting them with pedophilia), it is still expected that they will conform to the same laws that prevent advocating for LGBT rights in the country. I cannot fathom how this must feel for gay and lesbian athletes who will be competing in the Games, knowing that an integral part of their character is unwelcome in the host country, and that they could be subjected to beatings, imprisonment, and other forms of second-class citizen treatment in response to their self-expression.
Let us imagine for a moment that the Olympics were slated to be held in a country that had not long ago passed legislation that made it illegal to advocate for women’s rights, or a country that condones, and even propagates, violence against African Americans. Can you imagine the Olympics proceeding in a country whereby the state essentially endorses and encourages its population to harass and belittle members of the Asian community, or anybody who speaks Italian, or the disabled, or any other racial, ethnic, linguistic, or group of any kind? It is unfathomable think that the IOC would turn a blind eye to prominent figures in an impending host country to be advocating for the burning of a portion of its population in ovens, invoking imagery of another horrific historical occurrence that the Olympics failed to curtail when they had the chance. How, or why, are the conditions of action in Sochi 2014 different than they would be in any of these other scenarios? In effect, the IOC is saying that violations against the LGBT community are not severe enough to merit reconsideration of the celebration of the host country. This is a dangerous and horrible double standard, whereby an entire section of the Russian population, degraded simply for being who they are, is not being sympathized with or supported by massive organizations that have more than the means to enact positive change in Russia that would be beneficial to them. Even with horrible video evidence emerging from Russia on a routine basis, and warnings from international organizations such as Human Rights Watch are not enough to cause the organizers of the Olympics to consider that, possibly, they are making an enormous mistake through their complacency and indifference. As the anti-gay laws in Russia passed in June of 2013, Olympic organizers had ample time to reconsider their positioning on this issue. They failed to do so, and thus, in my opinion, the IOC is in direct partnership with the state-manufactured bigotry being displayed in Russia.
To be sure, the IOC is not solely complicit in this travesty – rather, I would hold their major sponsors equally responsible for failing to apply pressure to the important decision-makers within it to reconsider their commitment to Sochi. In my personal opinion, the IOC and its presenting partners have on their hands the blood of all those who have been murdered, attacked and suffered through all sorts of horrible forms of violence in Russia as a result of government positions and policies that could have succumbed to an unwavering amount of powerful pressure associated with the onerous task of hosting the Olympic Games. Rather than utilize this influence to effect positive change, the IOC and its sponsors have instead chosen to place profits and logistics above the basic human rights of the LGBT community not only in Russia, but anywhere in the world whereby they continue to suffer from discrimination. The Sochi Olympics broadcast to the world a message that not only is it acceptable for a government to marginalize a portion of its population in a blatant and violent way, but also that the government in question can do so without consequence from the global community. This is a sad and sorry state of affairs, and I will refuse to participate in such messaging as a supporter of the Sochi Olympics.
While many of my fellow countrymen and women will undoubtedly watch the Olympic Games with excitement, and continue to purchase the products offered by those sponsors who stand to benefit from the exposure associated with the Olympics, I personally will be tuning the Games out. For me, the Olympic rings of Sochi 2014 are representative of the deeply rooted and hateful noose that the Russian government wishes, and is actively working to place around the necks of gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals within that country. I cannot, and will not, support such a large-scale event proceeding in a country that would permit members of its society to rape me with a broken glass bottle should I be in attendance, simply for being who I am. For me, my integrity and belief system will not allow me to support such a charade – and thus, while I sincerely hope that my fellow Canadians return home with nothing more than medals to show for it, I hope that they, too, cherish as I do the fact that we live in a society that would never tolerate such horrible indiscretions and crimes. We are the true north, strong, and free – and while much of the world celebrates the 2014 Winter Olympics, I give thanks for that very freedom we value so much, and turn away with a heart that is heavy for all members of the LGBT community, in Russia and beyond, who are not privy to such basic recognition and protection. I feel a great sadness for the gay and lesbian population of Russia, that in just a few short days, the eyes of the world will be on their country which lacks the compassion and humility to see them as equals.
To any of my dear readers from the LGBT community in Russia – my personal boycott may not effect much change – but please know that this little Canadian cannot be counted among those who support an organization that had a such a window of opportunity to help you, but rather, chose not to.
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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, Title II, as amended by Public Law 95-266; Public Law 100-294; Public Law 102-295; Public Law 104-235 and Public Law 108-36 (42 U.S.C. 5111 et seq.)
This section lists the legal authority upon which a program is based (acts, amendments to acts, Public Law numbers, titles, sections, Statute Codes, citations to the U.S. Code, Executive Orders, Presidential Reorganization Plans, and Memoranda from an agency head).
Regulations, Guidelines, And Literature
Priority statements, application information and submission deadline available at no charge.
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China Real Estate:Policy shock amid unrelenting bullishness brings lower risk appetite。Expectations of policy relaxation wiped out amid a new round of
measurestargeted at controlling housing re-sales. Over the weekend, six
cities came out withanother round of policy controls, which restrict
home re-sales, including Chongqing,Nanchang, Nanning, Changsha, Guiyang,
and Shijiazhuang. Homeowners aregenerally prohibited from re-selling
their homes within 2-5 years after obtaining realestate certificates.
Xi’an and Wuhan also introduced cooling measures on housingASPs and
developers’ sales activities. The new measures are targeted at
furtherenhancing market control to prevent speculation in the housing
market, in our view.
Timing of the new policies sends a clear message that the government
will keepa tight grip on the housing market. While our view is that the
policy environmentshould remain unchanged, we contend the timing of the
new policies is somewhatsurprising, given the 19th Party Congress is
scheduled for next month. In our view, thisnew round of measures
provides a clear indication that the government will continueto closely
monitor developments in the housing market and that cities with
persistentlystrong home price growth will be under scrutiny. Indeed, NBS
data shows that citiesthat have implemented new policies experienced
rapid housing ASP growth in August,with Changsha and Xi’an registering
y-o-y increase of 16.5% and 13.4%, respectively.
威尼斯人开户 ， Reiterate our view that risk appetite could decline towards
year-end. Last week,we turned more cautious on China’s property sector
as we argue that investors shouldtake the opportunity to lock in gains
after a record-breaking nine months (see ChinaReal Estate – Caution:
Entering a period of lower risk appetite, 21 September 2017).
The new measures will likely cool market sentiment and serve to
dampen sky-highgrowth expectations. We reiterate our cautious tone and
advise investors to stayselective. Our preferred names include COLI (688
HK, HKD27.30, Buy) as a qualitylaggard, and Longfor (960 HK, HKD21.65,
Buy) due to its balanced approach betweenscale and profitability.
Fundamentally, a key risk to the sector remains tightenedliquidity,
which could impact developers’ contracted sales momentum.
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On February 6, 1952, a young princess ascended the throne of the United Kingdom, setting the stage for one of the longest and most consequential reigns in British history. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation marked a pivotal moment not only for the British monarchy but also for the world. In this article, we will delve into the historical significance of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, explore the events leading up to it, and reflect on its enduring impact on the monarchy and the United Kingdom.
The Early Life of Princess Elizabeth
Before her coronation, Queen Elizabeth II was born as Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, to the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother). Her upbringing was marked by a sense of duty, as she was groomed for a life in the public eye from a young age.
Elizabeth’s life took an unexpected turn in 1936 when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. This decision thrust Elizabeth’s father, Albert, onto the throne as King George VI, making Elizabeth the next in line for the throne.
The Death of King George VI
On February 6, 1952, King George VI passed away, sparking a period of national mourning in the United Kingdom. The king’s death meant that Princess Elizabeth would become queen at the young age of 25. Her father’s death also marked the end of an era, as the country had navigated through the tumultuous years of World War II under his reign.
Accession to the Throne
Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip, on a royal tour when she received the news of her father’s death. Her peaceful and stable reign would begin amid the profound grief of losing her father.
Upon her return to London, Elizabeth was greeted by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and other dignitaries. She immediately began her reign, taking on the role of queen with the gravity and determination that would become her hallmark.
Planning for the Coronation
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a highly anticipated event that required meticulous planning. The event was scheduled for June 2, 1953, and preparations began well in advance. The coronation was to take place at Westminster Abbey, a venue steeped in centuries of British royal tradition.
A committee of experts and officials was tasked with organizing every detail, from the guest list to the order of service. The ceremony was to be broadcast to a worldwide audience, allowing millions of people to witness this historic event.
The Coronation Ceremony
The coronation ceremony itself was a grand and solemn affair, attended by dignitaries, representatives from across the British Commonwealth, and various heads of state. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher, presided over the ceremony and anointed Queen Elizabeth II with holy oil, signifying her consecration as queen.
During the service, Queen Elizabeth II took the coronation oath, promising to uphold the laws and customs of her realms and to govern with justice and mercy. The queen also received various symbolic items, including the crown, orb, and scepter, which represented her authority and responsibilities.
The entire ceremony was steeped in tradition and symbolism, a reflection of the continuity and stability that the monarchy represented in the midst of a rapidly changing world.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was not just a momentous event for the United Kingdom; it held global significance. At the time, the British Empire was transitioning into the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of independent countries with shared values and historical ties.
The coronation underscored the unity of the Commonwealth and the central role of the British monarchy in this evolving organization. Leaders from across the Commonwealth attended the coronation, and the event served as a powerful symbol of unity and shared heritage among member nations.
A New Era
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation also marked the beginning of a new era for the monarchy. She was a young and modern monarch who embraced change while respecting tradition. Her reign witnessed significant societal changes, including the advent of the internet age and the transformation of the British Empire into a Commonwealth of Nations.
Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth II has provided a sense of continuity and stability for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Her dedication to her role and her unwavering commitment to public service have endeared her to millions around the world.
As Queen Elizabeth II approaches her platinum jubilee, celebrating 70 years on the throne, her coronation remains a defining moment in her reign. Her steadfast dedication to her role, her ability to adapt to changing times, and her sense of duty continue to inspire respect and admiration.
The coronation also served as a reminder of the enduring importance of the British monarchy in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. While the monarchy’s role has evolved over the years, it remains a symbol of national unity and identity, representing the values and traditions of the past while embracing the challenges of the future.
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on February 6, 1952, marked the beginning of a remarkable reign that has spanned over seven decades. It was a historic moment for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, symbolizing continuity, tradition, and unity. Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to her role and her ability to adapt to a changing world have solidified her place as one of the most revered monarchs in British history. As the world celebrates her platinum jubilee, her coronation remains a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the British monarchy.
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Hear from Jo Sabel Courtney, Lt. Governor Zuckerman, and Rep. Diane Lanpher about tourism during COVID. One thing is clear, creativity and collaboration are essential!
“It’s important for our tourism industry in our town and across the state to know whats available and how they are being taken care of as best as possible by our state and by our legislature. I think a lot of times they feel like they’re alone in the woods and they’re not… This is the community coming together and the organizations, this is who we are as Vermonters and this is whats really going to help us carry the day.” ~Jo Sabel Courtney
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Following heavy rain in 1996 which caused exceptional floods in the Saguenay region, the government of Quebec established a scientific and technical commission on dams to provide recommendations aimed at improving dam management in Quebec. In June 2000, following the recommendations of this commission, the government of Quebec issued a decree which authorized the Quebec Ministry of Natural Resources to contract Hydro-Quebec to undertake technico-economic and environmental studies, to implement the design development for the infrastructure aiming to provide greater flood control of the KÚnogami Lake watershed, and to carry out the exploratory work, the studies, the scientific surveys and all other activities preceding the construction of the project.
The Project seeks to ensure that works on Lake KÚnogami comply with the new Loi sur la sÚcuritÚ des barrages; to prevent exceeding the major flood levels on the Chicoutimi River and the riviŔre aux Sables, for a flood similar in scale to the one of July 1996; and to keep the water level of Lake KÚnogami stable during the summer in order to meet the needs of the shoreline residents.
In the context of the environmental assessment, the project includes four main components to ensure public safety:
The project also involves the construction and operation and, if necessary, the closure and the rehabilitation of structures and related activities that would be necessary for the construction and implementation of the main components of the project.
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International Business Courses
Spring 2016 - Issues in International Business: Falling BRICS?
The big story in international business for the last 20 years had been the emergence of what have been called the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries or Big Emerging Market countries into the global market economy. Some of these emerged from the very poor, less developed nation group (Brazil, India), some from the “Second World” of planned economies (Russia), some from both (China) – and one from political and economic isolation for ideological reasons (South Africa). As these countries grew through the 1990s and 2000s, they provided a massive increase in demand in world markets – almost half the world population lives in one of these countries or one of the inconveniently named (Mexico, Turkey, etc.) but equally notable emerging markets – and drove economic growth globally through various ups and downs in the industrial world. However, since the economic crash of 2008, all of these countries have struggled. Russia is turning to a nationalistic authoritarianism, Brazil is enmeshed in debt and corruption, India seems culturally incapable of responding to apparent opportunity, South Africa is retreating into crime, tribalism, corruption at the top, and a institutional resistance to offering benefits to the poor. Even China has seen its growth rate drop, its currency devalue from market pressures, its foreign exchange reserves fall, and most recently its equity markets implode.
The issue for the seminar is what has happened in and to these countries and how this has impacted international business. Are the problems internal or derived from external pressures? Can they be corrected? With or without fundamental institutional changes? What are the effects of this sudden reversal of fortune among all of the BRICS simultaneously on the world economy? How do they affect each other? The developed world? The less developed world? How are all these macro-economic, political, social, and institutional changes affecting the international strategies of global companies, as their markets dry up, their supply chains are disrupted, and their competitive positions across many countries are scrambled? You will be encouraged to focus on one of the BRICS or similar countries, describe how it “emerged” and what its current situation is, and analyze how its position in the world economy has changed. You will be expected to further address how recent changes at the national level have affected business development in and from these countries and impacted the opportunities for trade and investment by multinational firms from elsewhere.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval required.
At least junior standing; other prerequisites may be specified by instructor.
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U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin lends his unique perspective as both an elected official and constitutional scholar to this week’s episode of the nation’s premiere freethinking television show, Freethought Matters.
Raskin, who is a co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. Before serving in Congress, he was a three-term state senator in Maryland. Raskin was also a professor of constitutional law at American University’s College of Law for more than 25 years.
“Your religious beliefs do not give you the right to discriminate in commerce against people based on their race, based on their ethnicity, based on their religion,” Raskin explains on the show. “The Free Exercise clause gives you the right to worship as you please, to go to the church that you please, to not go to church at all if that's what you please, but it doesn't give anyone, whether you are Baptist, Jewish, Catholic, atheist, agnostic, the right to discriminate against anyone if you were running a place of public accommodation like a department store or a motel.”
Learn more about the Freedom From Religion Foundation at FFRF.org.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin: Elected Official & Constitutional Scholar
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BETWEEN THE WORLDS - this is a photo project that I started in 2019 in Cuba.
This Caribbean island, called the pearl of the Antilles, is for me a place where two worlds collide, where time has stopped on one side, and at the same time,
through a slightly open door, new ones are trying to break in.
It is a very complex world with a dissonance between the ideas of revolution and contemporary reality.
I am interested in the moment of transition and sliding of these worlds - a utopian model of reality with the dichotomy of human life and the looking contemporaneity.
I reached for black and white photos for a reason. In this way, I wanted to emphasized the political and economic situation in Cuba.
When I photographed the streets of Havana, I saw the paradox of living in a paradise where the only right way to freedom is a system that was supposed to create a new man but broke him.
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December 16th of 2012 marked the 239th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, when activists clad in Native American costumes protested a tax code that benefited a multinational corporation at the cost of taxpayers, and committed one of the biggest acts of property destruction in history by dumping the East India Tea Company's product into the Boston Harbor by the crateful. For nearly fifty years, the act was either shunned or ignored by the populace. But today, those activists' names are among the revered "founding fathers" of our country.
Yet, while we celebrate the radical activists behind the Boston Tea Party, today's activists protesting corporate greed and a rigged tax system are labeled "terrorists" by the federal government and investigated as such. This week CNN reported what most of us in the movement already knew and assumed - that the FBI had been closely monitoring the Occupy movement since its infancy and considered the movement's organizers a terrorist
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Not only do I get excited about public space and urban design—I’m also a bit of an emerging municipal budget nerd. I volunteer with an organization called Better Budget TO, and earlier this year we released a report with recommendations for the City of Toronto to make our budget process more participatory, visionary, open and evidence-based. We also hosted a day-long event called Better Budget Day at Evergreen Brick Works (a great public space!) in partnership with Evergreen City Works. (You see, public space and public budgets really do go hand in hand.)
We were really happy to see that the City of Toronto undertook a pilot in participatory budgeting in 2015 in three areas: Ward 33, Oakridge and Rustic. Participatory budgeting is a process where residents direct how a portion of public funds are spent. Projects are proposed by community members and funding is allocated towards the projects that receive the most votes. For more information on the process—check out Participatory Budgeting Project.
Both proposed and chosen participatory budgeting projects often have an urban design element to them. Use of public space—how it’s currently being used and how residents would like to see it be used—is a natural fit with participatory budgeting.
Oakridge and Rustic ere chosen because they are two of the City of Toronto’s 31 identified Neighbourhood Improvement Areas, and Ward 33 was included because the local councillor, Shelley Carroll, has previously run participatory budgeting in the ward. Individuals had to live in the project area and be at least 14 years of age in order to cast a ballot. The projects that were up for vote had to be short term capital projects (nothing that would require ongoing funding.) Each area had $150,000 to spend. Outreach began in May and voting took place in September.
All of the proposed and chosen projects were public space improvements, including new lighting in parks in Oakridge and Rustic and park fitness equipment and new bicycle lockers in Ward 33. According to the City website, engagement and outreach methods were tailored according to each neighbourhood’s needs and all projects will be completed by March 2017.
Carroll, who was budget chief under former mayor David Miller, is a champion for participatory budgeting in Toronto. Last year she used participatory budgeting to allocate Ward 33’s Section 37 funds—a total of $500,000. The funded projects included a new exercise trail, an outdoor pavilion and a new basketball pad, among others. Most councillors do not proactively consult with their constituents on how Section 37 funds are spent. That means decisions about public space are made without much input from the people who use that space on a daily basis—the public.
Participatory budgeting provides an opportunity to make the budget process more democratic and open, while improving our neighbourhoods with tangible results that the community is supportive of. After all, if you live in a neighbourhood, aren’t you best equipped to know what design improvements would benefit you? Community doesn’t happen behind closed doors, it happens in our shared public spaces.
The City’s website says the pilot is currently being evaluated for opportunities, benefits and challenges. I am waiting anxiously to hear more about the evaluation, and what the next steps are for participatory budgeting in Toronto. I’m particularly interested in hearing about the community outreach efforts and how effective they were, why people may have chosen not to participate, and how the pilot can be improved upon and expanded.
I love that participatory budgeting connects residents to their neighbours and communities, and allows them to contribute directly to their space. It asks them to look around and think about what would make their shared space more functional. I also love that it adds transparency and inclusion to the budget process. I hope it’s here to stay in Toronto.
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Joan Milway is one of the founding partners of local PR agency; j+mm communications. In addition to running operations for the company, Joan helps other small businesses tell their story by breaking down the mystery of social media and giving them the skills and tools to approach it with confidence. When not busy running her own business, Joan lends her skills to local advocacy organizations like Cycle Toronto and Better Budget TO.
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Capitalism has been the first to show what man’s activity can bring about. It has accomplished wonders far surpassing Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts and Gothic cathedrals; it has conducted expeditions that put in the shade all former Exoduses of nations and crusades. Capitalism has created more massive and more colossal productive forces than have all preceding generations together. [But] capitalism cannot exist without constantly revolutionising the instruments of production, and thereby the means of production, and with them the whole relations of society. Constant revolutionising of production, uninterrupted disturbance of all social conditions, everlasting uncertainty and agitation distinguish the capitalist epoch from all earlier ones. All old-established national industries have been destroyed or are daily being destroyed.
John Lanchester quoting Karl Marx (but substituting the word capitalism for the bourgeoisie) in his excellent essay on “Marx at 193,” which I came to via Irredenta. I’m familiar with Marx’s errors, particularly his anthropologically- and morally-confused prescriptions and his overestimation of dialectics as an “objective” mechanism in historical development, but this essay recalls his talents as a diagnostician.
In particular, capitalism’s “constant revolutionizing” is why capitalist culture invariably becomes youth culture, and it is why youth is ever-more-respected as a summary font of natural, progressive, authentic wisdom, despite being by definition the most experientially (and often culturally and intellectually) ignorant part of the population. Given the power culture has to shape political discourse, it’s only a slight exaggeration to say, then, that capitalism brings about kakistocracy, even as it does indeed show the power humanity has to shape itself and the world.
In a revolution, the young are of course those with the least to lose. In our constant revolutions it is therefore natural that the young should become the reliable agents of fury, upheaval, change: this is emphatically not because such change necessarily benefits the young or anyone else; after all, youth tend to be sufficiently ignorant of history and indifferent to their own moral incoherence that one cannot seriously claim that their enthusiasm for change is based on anything like analysis. Rather, the phenomenon of maturing alongside revolutions infuses youth with a sense of their own global, ideological, moral importance. For them, “change” is the fruition of their sole, and probably initial paradigm, while for older individuals revolutions are the disturbance of mostly-uninterrogated paradigms according to whose values their entire life’s meaning has been determined.
Thus: capitalism raises each generation alongside a revolution in “the instruments of production, and thereby the means of production, and with them the whole relations of society.” Each generation comes of age with technologies, media, industries which radically alter the nature of social existence, the structure of cities, the dynamics of relationships, the meanings and values which ostensibly sustain and guide us but which now seem merely to tag along. And quite understandably, each generation thinks that this new paradigm —their paradigm, after all, which they absorb easily and even think they shape— is the last paradigm, or at least that it is largely faultless even if it will be superseded. In its turn, each generation comes to think, too, that its reconnection with lingering traditions is enough to preserve them, that its necessitated reinvention of all culture will endure. The evangelical zeal of youth, whether expressed politically or aesthetically, derives in part from the seemingly historic nature of any given teenager’s maturation: not only is the great bulk of cultural and market activity directed at the young, but they occupy a position of magical moral inevitability: a young person might not be allowed to wear what she wants at the office, but does anyone doubt that the world will be remade in her image, and not that of the dreary old morons from previous generations, already dying on the vine?
Capitalism seems therefore to promote a narcissistic infantility of disposition which itself produces more constant revolutions, especially once enshrined in a national “rebellion” myth instantiated in countless films, books, songs. We produce children who coincide in their growth with the fruition of revolutionary technological and economic phenomena; we inculcate them with stories of revolutionaries and rebels, indeed suggesting that to be young is to rebel, whether or not there is any real, enduring purpose, whether or not the values of one’s forebears are “right” or not (such determinations are incoherently considered invalid, epistemologically, even as they form the basis for all continuing moral action). In other words, capitalism raises revolutionaries: children contemptuous of the past in all aesthetic, moral, and political senses who automatically rebel against everything passed down, and who feel that their arrival is the culmination of a history from which they can learn only trivia, not meanings and values which, having been vetted for millennia experientially by humans no different from them, can direct them in their own lives. In doing so, capitalism increases the likelihood that additional revolutions will occur: every atomized revolutionary inventing culture from scratch has a chance at building the next billion-dollar-gadget, the next attention-sucking media platform, the next block-busting franchise of food or films.
Of course, one errs if one denies that she might also develop any number of manifestly necessary, vital, life-saving and life-improving ideas; even Marx could not deny that it was, after all, this system which has at last shown “what man’s activity can bring about.” It is only a matter of considering the basis of our youth culture: it is not any axiom or principle we’ve discerned through the millennia, nor any scientific theory which supports the infantilization of culture and the empowerment of youth. It is capitalism’s constant revolutions which empower the young, separate them from their forbears, given them their unearned sense of historical apotheosis, and relegate tradition- or elder-based phenomena like “wisdom” to the margins of culture.
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Talking to reporters in Abuja following a monetary policy committee meeting on Tuesday, Nigeria’s central bank governor Godwin Emefiele said: “we’ll resolve the matter.”
“Everyone will be happy,” Emefiele was quoted as saying by Bloomberg News.
In August, Nigeria shocked South Africa’s MTN and foreign investors when it ordered the telecoms giant to pay back $8.13 billion (6.96 billion euros) that it allegedly illegally took out of the country, and fined four banks involved in the transfer.
Days later, in early September, President Muhammadu Buhari’s attorney general followed up with another $2 billion tax fine.
With the economy still fragile after a deep recession in 2016 and elections looming early next year, many private sector players in Nigeria believe the move could dent investor sentiment.
It is not the first time MTN has been sanctioned by the Nigerian authorities.
In 2015, MTN was fined $5.2 billion by Nigeria’s telecoms regulator NCC for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM cards on its network.
The fine was later reduced to $1.7 billion after a series of negotiations with the Nigerian government.
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The Town adopted a Local Hospitality Tax Ordinance on December 15, 2020. This Ordinance established a two percent (2%) for Lexington County Businesses and one percent (1%) for Richland County. The taxes are imposed on gross proceeds and for any business that prepares food and/or beverages. The ordinance states that all affected businesses shall be responsible for collecting local hospitality taxes beginning June 1, 2021. Payments will be made monthly beginning July 1, 2021, to the Town of Irmo. The payments can be mailed or dropped off at 7300 Woodrow Street.
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An independent review into commercial fisheries in New South Wales, Australia has suggested changes to improve sustainability.
Focusing on fishery policy, management and administration, the team recommended three key reforms:
1. A comprehensive structural adjustment program to address the problems of excess and poorly defined fishing rights if the original vision for share managed fisheries is to be realised;
2. Governance processes be reformed to achieve a proper balance of responsibilities and accountabilities within Government and industry to restore confidence in decision making; and
3. Consultation be reformed to provide for effective processes and structures to facilitate co‐ ordinated advice, communication and feedback between Government and industry.
|Coat of Arms of the State of New South Wales, used for formal and ceremonial purposes (Photo credit: Wikipedia)|
This blog is written by staff at International Aquafeed Magazine which is published and supported by Perendale Publishers Limited. To get your copy of PPL's web application, 'PPLAPP' click here
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Nadia Gilani is passionate about the role technology plays in advancing global economies. In her current role as a consultant at Deloitte Digital, she works to bridge the gap between business and technology groups to enable large-scale digital transformation projects.
Nadia’s interest in government has led her to represent her political riding on a national scale through the Daughters of the Vote program with Equal Voice, a multi-partisan organization dedicated to electing more women in Canada. Through her involvement, Nadia has worked with federal ministers and has delivered a statement in the House of Commons on advancing social entrepreneurship in Canada.
Nadia has a bachelor of science from the University of Waterloo, where she studied science and business. She was born in Guelph and currently resides in Toronto.
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En "...Wealth of Nations" de Adam Smith:
"The want of parsimony in time of peace, imposes the necessity of contracting debt in time of war. When war comes, there is no money in the treasury but what is necessary for carrying on the ordinary expense of the peace establishment [...] An immediate and great expense must be incurred in that moment of immediate danger, which will not wait for the gradual and slow returns of the new taxes. In this exigency government can have no other resource but in borrowing".
"In a rude state of society there are no great mercantile or manufacturing capitals [...] In such a state of things few people would be able, and no body would be willing, to lend their money to government on extraordinary exigencies. The sovereign feels that he must provide for such exigencies by saving, because he foresees the absolute impossibility of borrowing. This foresight increases still further his natural disposition to save".
Más y mejor:
"The progress of the enormous debts which at present oppress, and will in the long run probably ruin, all the great nations of Europe, has been pretty uniform".
PS: "Old reading does not mean authority but insight", (Paul Krugman).
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Bill to permanently ban fracking waste from coming into CT: Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2017
A Bill to permanently ban fracking waste from coming into CT. Bill number 6329 will have a hearing on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:30 in Hearing Room 2B by the Environment Committee. Testimony can be sent to: [email protected]. Be sure to put "testimony on Bill 6329" in the subject line. Testimony must be emailed by this Friday at 3:00 p.m. Testimony itself should address the 3 Chairmen of the Committe: Senators Kennedy. Miner and Representative Demicco.
Bill 6329 AN ACT CONCERNING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING WASTE IN CONNECTICUT
Statement of Purpose: To permanently prohibit the storage, disposal, handling and use of hydraulic fracturing.
Rep. Tami Zawistowski, 61st Dist.
Rep. Scott A. Storms, 60th Dist
Rep. David A. Baram, 15th Dist.
Rep. Matthew Lesser, 100th Dist.
Rep. Josh Elliott, 88th Dist.
Why Should Connecticut Ban the Importation of Fracking Waste?
In other states where wells have been "fracked," ground water has been contaminated, rivers have been polluted by fracking waste being released into them, and in some instances, people and animals near fracking wells have become sick.
Fracking is a method of extracting natural gas from deep in the ground by injecting a mixture of water, sand and chemicals under high pressure into dense rock formations such as shale, in order to crack the rock and release the gas.
This new drilling technique in shale formations has allowed the gas industry to reach large reserves that were previously considered uneconomical. Unlike traditional vertical fracking, horizontal fracking requires massive amounts of water, sand, and potentially toxic chemicals to unearth the natural gas that lies underneath the shale. Enormous holding ponds or tanks are also needed to store the chemically contaminated waste water that comes back up the hole after wells have been fractured.
Bill McKibben, the noted author and environmentalist writes, "Fracking has caused enormous problems with underground water contamination and aboveground waste disposal — entire streams have been destroyed."
At present, federal laws do not protect the health of either the environment or people. Connecticut must protect itself from the importation of toxic fracking wastes.
Environment and Human Health, Inc.
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Kennon Craver’s municipal law practice group regularly advises public clients on a on a wide range of legal matters. We routinely represent governmental bodies regarding legislative and quasi-judicial decision making processes and procedures unique to governmental entities. Our experience includes: assisting with economic development projects; advising boards of county commissioners and boards of adjustment; navigating open meetings laws and public record requests; drafting and closing conservation easement transactions; assisting with title examination, acquisition, development and sale of government property; counseling on public employment matters; and preparing ordinances, contracts, and resolutions. Our lawyers have represented local governments and elected officials in a variety of litigation matters and we understand the specific challenges that arise when litigating cases on behalf of public clients.
We offer continuing outside counsel services to public clients and we are also available to assist on specific matters or transactions on an as needed basis depending on the needs of our clients.
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In this episode, Chris and Bob were joined by Matt Pfisterer, the Director of the Middletown Thrall Library in Middletown, New York which is in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Matt, originally from Long Island, spoke about transplanting to Middletown, briefly compared the various consortiums around New York State and talked about how important it is to continually lobby and meet with our representatives in New York State government to guarantee another year of state financial support. Matt also spoke about the Lifesaving Librarians Act that Representative Sean Patrick Moloney sponsored in Congress, which would provide naloxone, commonly known as Narcan along with training to libraries free of charge. With the opioid crisis, libraries are on the front lines and should be armed with this life saving medication. Matt’s library was featured in the New York Times talking about the Lifesaving Librarians Act, shedding light on the crisis and what libraries can do to help.
- Episode 84 – Kate Chambers Distributing Books in Zimbabwe with WhatsApp
- Episode 83 – Jane Cowell – Reaching People During Covid a Model that Continues
- Episode 82 Ian Anstice – Public Library News UK
- Episode 81 Susan Banks Director, Pennsylvania Bureau of Library Development
- Special Episode: Long Island Library Resources Council Conference 2020
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The PGA TOUR is pleased to announce that Korean President Park Geun-hye has accepted the invitation to be Honorary Chairperson of The Presidents Cup 2015 when the competition will be played in Asia for the first time in history. President Park officially accepted the role while hosting International Team Captain Nick Price, International Team Vice-Captain K.J. Choi, U.S. Team Captain Jay Haas and PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem today at The Blue House in Seoul, Korea, the executive office and official residence of the president of Korea.
President Park is part of a distinguished group of 10 world leaders who have held the position at The Presidents Cup; she is preceded by President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, who served as Honorary Chairman for the 2013 event in Columbus, Ohio, USA. President Park is the second woman to serve in the role, as Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was Honorary Chairperson for The Presidents Cup 2011 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
“We are truly honored that President Park has accepted our invitation to be Honorary Chairperson of The Presidents Cup in October 2015,” said Finchem. “Since this marks the first time that The Presidents Cup will be contested in Asia, her official support serves as an incredible endorsement in an important and historic moment in The Presidents Cup history and that of the sporting culture of Korea. President Park’s graciousness in continuing the long-standing tradition of world leaders’ support of the event will further enhance what promises to be the most successful Presidents Cup yet.”
Since its inception in 1994, sitting or former heads of state have served as Honorary Chairperson of The Presidents Cup:
Year Honorary Chairman
1994 President Gerald R. Ford Washington, D.C., USA
1996 President George H.W. Bush Washington, D.C., USA
1998 Prime Minister John Howard Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2000 President William J. Clinton Washington, D.C., USA
2003 President Thabo Mbeki Cape Town, South Africa
2005 President George W. Bush Washington, D.C., USA
2007 Prime Minister Stephen Harper Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2009 President Barack Obama San Francisco, California, USA
2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2013 President Barack Obama Columbus, Ohio, USA
The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between United States and international venues. The Presidents Cup was developed to give the world’s best non-European players an opportunity to compete in international team match-play competition. The U.S. Team has won eight of the 10 previous Presidents Cups, and the only win by the International Team came at the 1998 event in Melbourne. The Presidents Cup 2003 ended in a tie.
The Presidents Cup 2015 will be held Oct. 6-11 when the biennial competition makes its first trip to Asia. Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea will be the fourth international venue to host The Presidents Cup, joining The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (1998, 2011); The Links at Fancourt, George, South Africa (2003); and The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2007). The event is projected to be broadcast in 225 countries and territories, reaching more than 1 billion homes in 30 different languages around the world.
About The Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between United States and international venues. The Presidents Cup was developed to give the world’s best non-European players an opportunity to compete in international team match-play competition. The U.S. Team has won eight of the 10 previous Presidents Cups, and the only outright win by the International Team came at the 1998 event in Melbourne. A historic 17-17 tie came in 2003 when the event was held in South Africa.
Nick Price and Jay Haas will serve as captains of the International and U.S. Teams, respectively. Korea’s K.J. Choi was named the first vice-captain in Presidents Cup history and will help Price lead the International Team in front of what is sure to be a supportive “home” crowd.
The Presidents Cup is a unique golf event in that there is no purse or prize money; instead, each player, captain and captain’s assistant allocates an equal portion of the funds generated to charities of his choice. Since the inception of The Presidents Cup in 1994, more than $32 million has been raised for charity from event proceeds, including more than $5 million from The Presidents Cup 2013. Over the past 20 years, The Presidents Cup has impacted more than 450 charities in 15 countries worldwide and 35 states in the U.S.
Citi and Rolex are the exclusive Global Partners of The Presidents Cup.
Source: PGA TOUR
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I was asked by the Royal Gazette to give an overview of today's Privy Council judgment concerning parole for life sentences. Below is what I passed on to the newspaper:
Parliament passed a law on tariffs for life sentences, which said that a murderer shall not be eligible for release until they have served at least 15 years in prison, and a premeditated murderer shall not be eligible for release until they have served 25 years.The Bermuda Court of Appeal had said these tariffs were void because tariffs are a matter for the trial judge under the Bermuda Constitution. As they were void, the trial judge could decide on a higher or lower tariff, depending on the circumstances of the case.However, the Privy Council reached the conclusion that the 15/25 year limits were in fact setting maximum periods – i.e. that parliament meant eligibility for parole could be set for any period up until 15/25 years.This means that prisoners currently serving life sentences with longer tariffs will be able to get their tariffs capped at 15 or 25 years. It is stressed that this does not mean murderers will automatically go free after 15 or 25 years – it is still a matter for the parole board as to whether they should be released.It is also stressed that Parliament could get around the Privy Council judgment by simply removing the maximum periods retrospectively. Although the Bermuda Constitution prevents penalties being increased retrospectively, there are good legal precedents that the period for parole eligibility is not a penalty for that purpose.If that is right, then the Privy Council judgment might turn out to be a storm in a teacup.
For reference, the most relevant parts of the judgment are paras 4-5 and 14-16.
For further reference, the cases on parole eligibility are Hogben v the United Kingdom (European Court of Human Rights) and R v R 4 All ER 882 (English Court of Appeal). There are probably others too.
It'll be very interesting to see how Parliament implements damage control so as to ensure judges are able to set longer tariffs.
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Although recent action has been taken in the form of the recent Budget compromise passed last week that contains no increases in tax rates, certain inaction by Congress may raise the overall tax burden in 2014 for both individuals and businesses.
Items expiring in 2013 include the tax break on the cancelation of debt of certain mortgages. Even though foreclosures and defaults are on the decline, large banks such as JP Morgan, Bank of America, and other institutions continue to modify loans that would qualify for this income exclusion. Energy efficiency credits, tuition deductions, and an itemized deduction for sales taxes are all set to expire at the end of 2013.
Perhaps the largest tax impact for most businesses in 2014 would come from the expiration of the 50% bonus depreciation provision, which allowed half of the cost of purchases to be deducted in the year of purchase. This provision has no limitation and applies to businesses of all sizes.
A more targeted deduction has been under some consideration lately to be extended. Primarily aimed at smaller businesses and sometimes known as the “Section 179” deduction, this allows a business to deduct the entire cost of certain types of property in the year of purchase. If no action is taken by Congress the maximum amount that can be deducted annually goes to $25,000 in 2014 from $500,000 in 2013.
Other more industry-specific credits like biodiesel production are slated to expire, as are benefits for railroad-track maintenance, motorsports complexes, and racehorse owners. These narrowly defined provisions are often relatively small in dollar terms, but they can have a big impact on those who are in the businesses that they affect.
House GOP leaders are unlikely to make a decision on whether to retroactively pass a group of expiring individual and business tax incentives until next spring, If Camp decides that passing tax reform is impossible during an election year, then a retroactive tax extenders bill will probably get a vote in the House, according to Neal. The economy is struggling and job creation is sluggish, in part, because U.S. businesses will not make investments while tax incentives like the research and development (R&D) credit are on hold, Neal explained. Moreover, as long as passage of comprehensive tax reform is on hold, businesses will be reticent about where to invest roughly $2 trillion in cash, which is sitting on the sidelines. (1)
As of mid-December, lawmakers hadn’t taken much action to push these provisions forward. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen, though, as many individuals and businesses rely on the provisions. In particular, targeted business tax breaks often make or break a certain industry’s business model, and players in those industries use all their political clout to try to get them extended. Nevertheless, given the lack of attention the situation has gotten so far, it’s entirely possible that expiring provisions will in fact results in new taxes for 2014 and beyond. This, of course, will mean later tax filings and additional compliance chaos for the taxpayer and their tax advisors.
(1) CCH Federal Tax Day: a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee said on December 12. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., speaking at the annual convention of the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition in Washington, D.C., said that Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., will probably decide on whether to pursue comprehensive tax reform by February or March of 2014.
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http://www.trinijunglejuice.com/tjjnews/articles/4955/1/Prime-Minister-Rowley-Trinidad-Carnival-2021-Is-Not-On/Page1.html
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Prime Minister Rowley: Trinidad Carnival 2021 Is Not On
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in 2021 is not on.
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley made the statement a short while ago during the wrap up of today's Spotlight on the Budget and the Economy.
“In 72 hours we will be in October and if at this time in October we are still in the throes of a pandemic, it would be madness to be talking about Carnival in February. I see no future for Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago in the months ahead,” he said.
He said Carnival is a perfect environment for the spread of the Coronavirus.
The Prime Minister said he knows the decision will have a serious knock-on effect regarding the economic activity associated with Carnival, but he implied it is better to be safe than sorry.
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I regret that due to the COVID-19 environment in NSW, the Battle for Australia Association (NSW) has been unable to conduct our annual commemoration service at the Cenotaph in Martin Place in on 1 September 2021.
Nevertheless, I am pleased to advise you that we have been able to produce an online service. We are privileged to have Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret'd) deliver the address.
Please use the buttons below to download the prayers composed by the Rev Geoffrey Usher and delivered eloquently by the Rev Bob Durbin at the service, and the speech by Sir Angus Houston.
I am glad you are able to join us.
My best wishes to all during this difficult time and hoping you may stay safe.
The 2021 Battle for Australia Oration was delivered at the ISC Room of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia Sydney on Wednesday 17 February 2021 1000 to 1200. The Oration is held in the third week of February each year to mark the occasion when Prime Minister John Curtin coined the phrase "Battle for Australia". PM Curtin first used the term in a press statement released on 16 February 1942 when he communicated to all Australians the dangers that lay ahead for our nation following the Fall of Singapore and Timor-Leste the previous day.
Eminent historian, Professor James Curran, delivered the 2021 Battle for Australia Oration addressing the topic Australia's Fear of Invasion: 1942 and Today.
Dr Curran is Professor of Australian History at the University of Sydney. He is a frequent commentator across print, radio and television on Australia's foreign relations, particularly with the United States and with China, bringing a deep knowledge and understanding of Australia's twentieth century history to public debates on our contemporary international experiences.
The Oration gave a fascinating insight into our nations constant fear of invasion since the 1930s and how successive politicians have attempted to deal with the threats real and perceived.
The audience due to COVID restrictions was not large but the interest was great.
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What is Independence Day and why do we celebrate it? In celebration of 4th of July we are going to get into a
little history of how this day came to be!
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, celebrates the American colonies severing ties
with the British and the beginning of what we know now as the United States of America.
But how did America win its independence from Britain, and why do we celebrate America's freedom
on July 4?
The American Revolution- Never throw away tea, especially when it belongs to a Brit. In December
1773, an incident took place in Boston that set in motion a chain of events that led to the American
Revolution. Also known as the Boston Tea Party, 342 chests of tea belonging to the British East India
Company were thrown from ships into the Boston Harbor. It was done by American patriots disguised
as Mohawk Indians, according to Britannica Encyclopedia, to protest taxes on tea and the monopoly of
the East India Company.
In retaliation, the British Parliament put into place the Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts,
in 1774, which closed down Boston's port, rendered the Massachusetts government useless, and gave
protections to British troops while in the American colonies.
Resentment from this enforcement resulted in the coming together of the First Continental Congress,
who met in Philadelphia in September 1774. Peyton Randolph, a Virginia representative, was elected
president. This, and the term Congress, are used today by the current U.S. governments.
This Congress wanted to reject the British rule and establish themselves as an independent group of
colonies. In October 1774, it petitioned the British crown for a redress of grievances accumulated since
1763, and to force compliance, it called for a general boycott of British goods and eventual
non-exportation of American products, except rice, to Britain or the British West Indies.
Alongside this, the colonials were rebelling against General Gage, who was put in charge by the British
after the Boston Tea Party. According to Britannica, groups such as the Sons of Liberty worked to
uncover British plans, which led to the storming of Fort William and Mary.
This was the start of the U.S. War for Independence, which didn't end until October 1781.
The Birth of the United States of America- On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress made its
decree for freedom and two days later they formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July
4. Hence why we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 every year.
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Age-related sexism is a real obstacle to progress in getting more women to the political frontline, and it’s well time that political parties began to realise that and act upon it. The repeated failure in the UK and beyond to achieve more women in Parliament and elsewhere is a fundamental obstacle to meaningful universal suffrage.
Nonetheless, the continuing tendency is somehow to blame women themselves for not standing in sufficient numbers where there are winnable seats. This is neither fair nor honest. Insofar as ‘fault’ is the issue, it lies rather more specifically with the present power elite (mostly male) than with ‘women’ in general.
The current belief is that ‘training’ will address the gender deficit in candidate lists, but this averts attention from some central issues. One size does not fit all. Inflexible programmes of induction can diminish rather than enhance the standing within their party of better experienced and qualified candidates; and this is especially true of mature women candidates entering the fray.
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Air Peace today took delivery of another brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. It’s the second of thirteen of the big E2s that the carrier has ordered.
The brand new aircraft landed the country at 1:55pm on Thursday and was welcomed with the usual water canon by stakeholders, staff and Chairman of the airline, Barrister Allen Onyema.
Late January, Air peace Nigeria took delivery of the first embraer E195-E2 and became the launch operator for the aircraft in Africa.
In a statement by Nigeria Flight Deck, Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema speaking on the arrival of the aircraft 5N-BYG expressed displeasure at what it takes to clear aircraft despite government signing into law the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on importation of aircraft and spares.
“I pay over N490million with a staff strength of over 3,000 people, our spare parts and engines will come into this country and customs will keep on keeping them and giving us all manner of reasons and bills to pay, even through the president of the country in his wisdom has signed into law these waivers. It does not depend on the whims and caprices of anyone any more.
“This is the law of the country and the customs should be made to obey the laws of this country or in the next coming week airlines may shut down. If not for the minister of aviation, last week all the airlines in the country would have shut down. Where does that leave this economy of this country? Air Peace in particular, an engine which should be cleared in one day has taken over one month to clear. In the neighboring republic of Benin, it takes 48 hours to clear goods.
“The DG of WTO, Okonji Iweala talked about customs in this country yesterday facilitating business not killing business. The customs of Nigeria are not above the law. I must not be a prisoner of my own conscience. The customs must be made to obey the laws of this country. They are killing aviation. This government wants to help aviation. The minister keeps on intervening. They should allow airlines that are struggling for forex at N490 to a dollar. ”
Onyeama further said, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down maintenance works on many of the aircraft in the countries that are still observing lockdown over the pandemic.
Brand New! Today, March 18, 2021, we received our second brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft out of the 13 ordered.— Air Peace (@flyairpeace) March 18, 2021
We're expecting more brand new E195-E2s before the year runs out and we'll keep providing more connections for the flying public.
Congratulations, Flygerians! pic.twitter.com/DM3nnZPWpa
Air Peace became the first in Africa to pay for 13 brand new planes and we would be acquiring 17 more to make it 30. These planes shall be deployed to domestic and regional routes. These jets are the best. If all the powers shut down while 30 feet above sea level, a RAM deploys automatically and the plane lands effortlessly. The aircraft speaks to the pilot and the pilot speaks to it. By the time we get everything, we would be providing 8000 jobs to Nigerians. “, he added.
The Embraer fleet will create greater regional and domestic connectivity from the carrier’s Lagos hub.
About Air Peace
Founded in 2013 with headquarter in Lagos, Nigeria. Air Peace operates more than 20 local, regional, and international routes and has strategic plans to expand those routes. The Nigeria Airline has grown rapidly since it commenced flight operations in 2014 and is now the largest airline in West Africa.
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Since China formally formulated the Belt and Road National Strategy, the "Belt and Road Strategy has, after just a few years of development, aroused strong reactions around the world. Countries along the route have responded to the initiative.
Like many Chinese enterprises, Fuji Elevator Asia has also shared the dividends of the Belt and Road, opening up a common space for building dreams.
It is reported that after the "Belt and Road" national strategy was formally formulated, China has signed 46 cooperation agreements with 39 countries and national organizations, and in 2016, China's direct investment in the "Belt and Road" exceeded US$60 billion. In the next 3-5 years, the elevator industry is expected to grow by 1%-3% due to the development of construction, transportation and people's livelihood in countries along the "Belt and Road", and the demand for infrastructure investment will reach US$8 trillion in 10 years.
Advanced technology and quality products are the key, and domestic listed companies such as Asia Fuji Elevator are models and references for expanding into the market. With the support of national strategies and provincial governors, the international influence of Asia Fuji Elevator is increasing year by year. In addition to relying on government promotion, we always insist that enterprises should return to the essence of business and provide quality products and services to customers.
We all know that the Belt and Road is a policy strongly advocated by our country, and many of our lift projects are related to this policy, and local governments will place orders directly to our factories for production. Our main engineer has been in the lift industry for more than 20 years and has contributed a lot to the technological breakthroughs in the lift industry, being given the 'Belt and Road National Skills Development and Technological Innovation' award by the state. Imagine that we would not have had the opportunity to get these projects if our products had not been recognized by the market at home and abroad. Any project on the Belt and Road is a reflection of the country's strength and I believe this aspect will also give you more understanding and confidence in the quality of the products we produce.
At present, Asia Fuji Elevator has established long-term and stable cooperation relationships with partners in more than 40 countries, including Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Russia.
The "One Belt, One Road" is an all-round opening strategy. With the gradual implementation of this strategy, more and more Chinese enterprises will be doing business here. National lift brands such as Asia Fuji Elevator will seize the opportunity to build their core competitiveness and win more international market share and reputation by building excellent lift product quality and service.
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Thessalonik Biennale, Greece
Between the pessimism of the intellect and the optimism of the will
The title of the main exhibition* is inspired by an aphorism invoked by the Marxist thinker and politician Antonio Gramsci in the Prison notebooks written between 1929 and 1935. Gramsci wrote : "the challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusionned (...) I'm pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will".
The exhibition takes Gramsci's aphorism as a point of departure to reflect on the current crisis that governs much of the Mediterranean region, the geographic focus of the Biennale.
*Between the Pessimism of the Intellect and the Optimism of the Will"
Main exhibition curated by Katerina Gregos
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The most effective strategy for building societal harmony and cohesion is education. India's national goals include internalizing secularism, supporting democracy, ensuring equality, pursuing national unity, revitalizing fraternity, and delivering social justice and liberty. The educational system must consider human needs, viewpoints, and desires. It must raise awareness of and respect for human rights and human values. The essential obligations outlined in Article 51(A) of the Constitution must be internalized by every child. The 42nd Amendment incorporated compassion, scientific temper, humanism, abjuring violence, and other fundamental duties into the Indian Constitution, including India's unity and integrity, harmony, spirit of common brotherhood, preservation of our composite culture's rich cultural heritage, compassion, scientific temper, humanism, and abjuring violence. These also highlight the need to improve and develop. In this paper an attempt is made to overview the educational initiatives taken for propagation of value education in Indian educational curriculum.
Key-words: Value Education, Indian Education Policies, Constitutional Values, Indian Culture.
Note: Presented in Online Refresher Course on Indian Philosophy by CPDHE, UGC-HRDC, University of Delhi on 28th February, 2022.
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Embassy of India
CELEBRATION OF 'ITEC DAY'
Embassy of India, Bishkek, celebrated the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day on 02 November, 2023. Senior Government Officials, ITEC Alumni and Media Representatives from the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the event. The Chief Guest on the occasion was H.E. Mr. Maksat Tentimishov, Director of the Fourth Political Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- In his welcome address, Ambassador Mr. Arun Kumar Chatterjee mentioned that “ITEC” – the flagship capacity building programme of the Government of India – has entered into its 60th year. He noted that development cooperation is an important element of the foreign policy of India. Apart from providing capacity building training programmes in the traditional areas of governance, ITEC has been expanded to include emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), nano-technology, forensics and cyber security. He observed that the ITEC partnership between India and the Kyrgyz Republic is intense and has been continuing for more than thirty years with focus being given to institutionalized capacity building of civil servants and defence personnel. The current strength of ITEC Alumni in the Kyrgyz Republic is more than 1600 comprising of both Civilian and Defence Personnel and the number continues to grow.
- Chief Guest H.E. Mr. Maksat Tentimishov, Director of the Fourth Political Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, addressed on this occasion.
- Some of the ITEC Alumni shared their rich experiences of ITEC training and stay in India. They acknowledged the manifold gains in their capacity enhancement and the resultant productive contribution that they have been able to make in their own country.
02 November 2023
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Once a month, North Okanagan Labour Council President David Doran writes a column about labour issues in Kelowna's Capital News newspaper. Here's his column for August, 2002:
The new owners of Skeena Cellulose want to alter the existing terms of employment for unionized workers or they won't operate the mill.
It is not just as simple as saying those workers should be happy just to have a job.
Upper management toadying to the divine right of the shareholders has orchestrated the demise of Skeena Cellulose.
Skeena Cellulose has become an out-of-date mill with a desperate need of renovations so that it can be competitive.
The new owners' desire is to put some of the cost of those renovations on the backs of their employees.
There may already be a special deal for timber in the agreement for sale with the new owners. The threat of unemployment, to working people of the Northwest, is an attempt to coerce a wage rollback.
The fight at the Labour Board is about maintaining industry standards, if lost; it will have ramifications in every mill town and their communities in the Province.
If Skeena Cellulose is allowed to toss out the existing collective agreement, then all other mill collective agreements will be subject to degradation.
This application by the new owners, who knew what they were buying, should be tossed out by the Labour Board and industry standards maintained so that there are no job losses in other communities in the province.
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domenica 2 dicembre 2012
Women Gather Outside the Tehran Public Prosecutor’s Office, Enquiring about Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Condition
http://we-change.org/english/spip.php?article975 Monday 3 December 2012 Change for Equality: Tens of women’s rights activists have expressed their concerns about Nasrin Sotoudeh’s deteriorating condition in a letter which they delivered in person to the Tehran Public Prosecutor’s Office on the morning of Sunday 2nd December. As of today, 3rd December, Nasrin Sotoudeh has been on hunger strike for forty-seven days. In the letter, addressed to the Public Prosecutor General for Tehran, Mr Jafari-Dowlatabadi, while declaring their support for Nasrin Sotoudeh’s demands, they demanded that she be transferred immediately to an appropriately equipped hospital. The women’s activists sought to meet with the Public Prosecutor General for Tehran but were told this was impossible, and handed the letter over to his deputy, Mr Khodabakhshi, instead.
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Kharidar is a government position in Nepal that falls under the jurisdiction of the Lok Sewa Aayog, also known as the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Nepal. The Lok Sewa Aayog is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for recruiting competent individuals for various government positions through the system of civil service examinations.
NaSu, short for Nayab Subba, is a term used for the position of non-gazetted second-class officer in the government of Nepal. Kharidar is one of the positions under the NaSu category. Kharidars are typically involved in administrative and clerical tasks within government offices and departments.
To be eligible for the Kharidar position or any other government position, interested candidates must participate in the competitive examination conducted by the Lok Sewa Aayog. The examination consists of a written test, followed by an interview or a computer-based test, depending on the specific requirements of the position.
Candidates who pass the examination are included in the merit list, and vacancies are filled based on the candidates' merit and the available number of positions. The selected candidates are then appointed as Kharidars and assigned to the respective government offices or departments.
It's worth noting that the information provided here is based on the knowledge available up to September 2021, and there may have been updates or changes to the selection process or job descriptions since then. It's advisable to refer to the official website of the Lok Sewa Aayog or contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the Kharidar position and the selection process.
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https://bronxjusticenews.com/exclusive-hundreds-of-gallons-of-controversial-weedkiller-roundup-still-being-used-in-nyc-parks/
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By Kevin Deutsch and Sasha Gonzales
[email protected], [email protected]
More than 200 gallons of the controversial weed killer glyphosate was sprayed inside New York City parks last year—including 23 gallons used in 20 Bronx green spaces frequented by children, according to new data obtained by Bronx Justice News.
Across the five boroughs, 228 gallons of product containing the pesticide—including Monsanto’s controversial Roundup spray—was applied to 227 city parks in 2018, according to statistics compiled by the Parks Department.
The Bronx parks where glyphosate is still being used in 2019, according to the city:
-Bronx River Park
-Cooney Grauer Field
-Fort Independence Playground
-Manida Ball Fields
-Pelham Bay Park
-Raoul Wallenberg Forest
-Spuyten Duyvil Shore Front Park
-Van Cortlandt Park
-Vinmont Veteran Park
The sprayings at Bailey Playground, Edenwald Playground, Farragut Playground, Fort Independence Playground, the Manida Ball Fields, and Merrian Playground are not done inside the playground-equipment areas of the parks, according to city officials.
Rather, city workers target the perimeter of the properties—spaces like sidewalks and cracks—when people are not in the immediate vicinity, the officials said.
A bill pending in the City Council would ban use of glyphosate by all city agencies, a chemical the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a probable carcinogen, and is banned in numerous countries.
But for now, the spraying by the city continues—albeit at a reduced pace, officials told Bronx Justice News.
Citywide herbicide applications have decreased since 2014, due to efforts by the Parks Department to reduce glyphosate spraying and use alternate methods of weed management, officials said.
In 2017, for example, 41 gallons of glyphosate product applied to 18 Bronx parks, not including rights-of-way and greenstreets, according to the data. That’s 18 gallons fewer than last year.
Bayer, the company that owns Monsanto, has lost numerous lawsuits—and been found liable for billions in damages—following civil actions brought by more than 13,000 plaintiffs across the United States alleging their Roundup product causes cancer.
The company insists Roundup and its active ingredient, glyphosate, are safe for humans to use.
A number of City Council members and local environmental advocates disagree.
“Our parks and open spaces are critical to our health when our communities have so few of them, so we have to make sure our city is pushing toward making them safer, greener, and more resilient,” said New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera, who co-introduced the recent legislation proposing a glyphosate ban. “But no New Yorker should ever have to be exposed to toxic pesticides and it is long past time that our city ban these dangerous chemicals.”
Crystal Howard, Assistant Commissioner for Communications in the Parks Department, said the city is “committed to environmentally responsible pest management.”
“We do not apply pesticides inside playgrounds or inside dog runs, or when the public is in the immediate vicinity,” Howard told Bronx Justice News. “We continue to reduce our use of registered pesticides for weed control overall—primary areas of usage: Greenstreets, Natural Areas, and for targeted poison-ivy control. We strictly follow state and city laws for reporting all pesticide use on Parks property.“
In areas people frequent, officials said, Parks Department workers hand pull weeds, use mulch, shade out of sun-loving weeds, and plant robust weed-suppressive plants, using glyphosate only when those methods fail, or when resources don’t allow for alternative methods.
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The Government has introduced a Bill that, if enacted, would prohibit the charging of letting fees under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Letting fees are currently charged to tenants by letting agents to cover the cost of finding a tenant for a property, such as the cost of time in holding open homes, reviewing applications, preparing tenancy agreements, initial property inspection, etc.
Property managers are usually letting agents, and so are some solicitors.
Private landlords who do not use a letting agent cannot charge letting fees to tenants.
If the Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Bill becomes law, the charging of letting fees would be banned, and so would any other fees for services relating to granting, continuing, extending, varying or renewing any tenancy agreement.
When securing a rental property, tenants could still be asked to pay rent in advance, and usually a bond as well. Read more about rent and bond.
Landlords could still use the services of a letting agent, such as a property management company, but the cost of that service must be met by the landlord.
Key money, which is money the landlord demands from tenants to secure a tenancy, is currently prohibited under the RTA. However, an exemption to this allows letting agents or solicitors to charge a letting fee.
Banning letting fees is intended to reduce the upfront costs tenants face when they move to a new property, and promote fairness among tenants.
If the Bill becomes law, it is expected to take effect three months after it is passed.
The Bill proposes that anyone who charges a letting fee could be ordered by the Tenancy Tribunal to pay exemplary damages of up to $1000.
Read Minister Twyford’s statement(external link) on the Beehive website.
Read more about the Bill(external link) on the HUD website.Back to News
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Chief Electoral Officer/BID
Bid Opens: January 20, 2023 @ 12:00pm.
Bid Closes: January 31, 2023 @ 5:00pm.
Scope of Work:
The One Arrow First Nation requires the services of Chief Electoral Officer for the upcoming 2023 Election of Chief and Council.
The Chief Electoral Officer will be responsible for coordinating the election of Chief and Council in accordance with One Arrow Election Act.
Please contact One Arrow Human Resource Office for electronic copy of the full Act.
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Awarding of Contract/BID:
- Selection will be based on best value. Best value refers to the optimal combination of experience, knowlegde, expertise, geographic location, performance, quality, time, and cost.
- The contract will be awarded by the end of day on February 14, 2023.
- The successful application must be available to attend an orientation meeting at 10:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2023.
Information to Bidders:
- The Nation will pay 75% of the cost upon awarding of contract and will retain the remaining 25% once all duties have been fulfilled.
Reservation of Rights:
- One Arrow First Naiton reserves the rights to the following, to be exercised in its sole, absolute discretion.
- to delete, revise, modify or amend any part of this BID;
- to cancel, terminate or suspend this BID at any time and for any reason;
- to re-issue this RFP at any time and for any reason;
- to seek clarification of the contents of any response;
- to choose any or none of the proposals submitted.
Submit Proposal to:
Arlene Matchap, Human Resource Officer
One Arrow First Nation
PO Box 147 Bellevue, SK S0K 3Y0
Download Job Description
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The fulgencio batista essay
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Members of the Technical Universities Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), have started their planned indefinite strike today.
The Association is protesting among other things poor conditions of service and the frustrations the Technical Universities encounter in getting accreditation for academic programs.
Even though there has been a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to call off the strike and negotiate about this issue on Wednesday, 16th June 2021, TUTAG has decided to carry on.
According to Citi News, the National President of TUTAG, Dr. Michael Akurugu, said that “the strike is in force pending the meeting with the Labour Commission.”
According to him, the decision was taken at their congress and cannot be reversed by one person.
“It is a congress decision for us to go on strike, and so we are going to meet the NLC on Wednesday and listen to what they have to say, but for now nothing is going to change until we know what the NLC has for us,” Akurugu said.
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Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.
I need this wild life, this freedom.
Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.
I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.
When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.
There is no such thing as a little freedom. Either you are all free, or you are not free.
Freedom is the recognition of necessity.
We do not commonly see in a tax a diminution of freedom, and yet it clearly is one.
Heresy is another word for freedom of thought.
Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people.
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The May 20 meeting of the Morton Grove Park District Board of Park Commissioners will be held digitally via Zoom at 6:30 pm.
Via Zoom – Meeting ID: 876 2756 9628
For access to the remote meeting held via Zoom, please email [email protected]. You will be provided a password to join the Zoom meeting, and you will be able to participate during the “Audience Comments” portion of the meeting. The password will be sent the day of the meeting. Please note the meeting will be password protected to prevent hacking.
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Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day and historically known as Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Emancipation Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved.
Originating in Galveston, Texas, in 1866, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States. It became a recognized federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
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Throughout most of the 20th century radio broadcasting assumed a central role in the construction of national and imperial identities, as it was the main source of news and popular culture available to the majority of the population.
Even before globalisation became a buzzword, imperial nations used radio to foster the creation of 'imagined communities' (Anderson, 1983) among populations spread out over different continents and with distinct cultural backgrounds. Broadcasts were designed to create a sense of nation, covering ceremonial events and ensuring that the whole population, irrespective of its distance from the centre, would have access to the same content.
While the role of radio in fostering a sense of nation has been recognised by scholars dealing with the history of communication in different European Empires (Kuitenbrouwer, 2016; Potter,2012; Scales,2013), this project will add complexity to scholarship on the topic by producing a comprehensive history of broadcasting in the Portuguese Empire which will answer two primary research questions: a) how did the Portuguese Estado Novo dictatorship use broadcasting as a tool of Empire? b) how was radio used differently by Portugal compared to other Imperial nations?
Answering these questions will contribute to our understanding of the role played by radio, a new medium during the first half of the 20th century, in the creation and promotion of national identities and nationalistic discourses.
The case of the Portuguese Empire has the potential to expand our understanding of the role played by radio under colonial rule for several reasons. Firstly, it was the most enduring empire of the modern era, lasting until the last quarter of the 20th century. Secondly, contrary to the British, Dutch and French cases, broadcasting in Portugal developed under a dictatorship regime that had colonialism at the core of its ideology. Thirdly, Portuguese colonial rule in Africa came to an end after more than 12 years of war in which radio was called on to play its part. Lastly, contrary to the other European Empires of the time, in the Portuguese overseas territories State-owned and commercial stations coexisted and all were used for propaganda dissemination.
Research will focus on the institutional settings in which radio operated, the opportunities and limits of technologies, and also the programmes (both news and entertainment) and audiences. This will permit a reconstruction of how broadcasting was used by the dictatorship to promote its nationalistic discourse among expats and native populations in the colonies.
The project has a clear interdisciplinary nature, bridging communication studies and history. It will respond to calls made by Curran (2012) and Zelizer (2008), that have urged historians and media scholars to engage in the production of more informed knowledge on continuities and change in the exchange of information, allowing better-informed discussions on the role of the media in the present.
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IN MEMORY OF OUR COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND
a member of the FAS Senate from 2015 to 2020.
“Charlie was among the inaugural Senators elected when the FASS was established, and those of us who have worked alongside him these past years came to love and admire him for his boundless good humor, his open-mindedness, his passion for equity and good university governance, his work ethic, and his commitment to the Senate and to Yale. At our meeting of August 20 the FASS held an informal memorial in his honor, and several Senators spoke of their fondness for him—their warm memories of his generosity and his kindness, and also of his hard-headed willingness to fight the good fight when needed. His loss is devastating to us. On a personal note I will also add, if you happened to be—like me—a humanist with no fluency in his field, it was almost shocking to discover what a big deal he was in the STEM world, because he was so humble, so down to earth, so accessible, and so grounded in an ethic of egalitarianism and decency. No diva, Charlie. We miss him sorely already.” ~ Matthew Frye Jacobson, FAS Senate Chair (2020/21)
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Yesterday Decree 1165 of 2019 was issued by means of which the customs regime was modified, in development of Law 1609 of 2013.
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit issues decree “By which provisions are issued regarding the customs regime in development of Law 1609 of 2013”.
Through Law 1609 of 2013, the Congress of the Republic, taking into account its social responsibility and seeking to maintain national legal stability, issued general rules to which the Government must submit to modify tariffs, tariffs and other provisions concerning the Customs Regime.
For the above reasons, in order to provide security, stability, legal certainty and facilitate the logistics of foreign trade operations, provisions are now issued in development of the Customs Framework Law 1609 of 2013.
Read document: Decreto 1165 del Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público del 2 de julio de 2019
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http://www.panhandlepost.com/2013/01/22/reaction-mixed-on-gov-pipeline-approval/
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Posted 3 years ago
By Post Staff
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman has approved a new route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that avoids the state’s environmentally sensitive Sandhills region.
Heineman sent a letter Tuesday to President Barack Obama confirming that he would allow the controversial project to proceed in his state.
Canadian pipeline developer TransCanada has faced strong resistance in Nebraska from a coalition of landowners and environmental groups who claim the pipeline it would contaminate the Ogallala aquifer, a massive groundwater supply.
The original route would have run the pipeline through a region of erodible,
grass-covered sand dunes. The new route skirts that area.
Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska, a free-market advocacy group, applauded the governor for approving the revised route, saying it is an important step toward energy security, the creation of thousands of new jobs and is in step with what most Nebraskans support.
But the grassroots group that mobilized in opposition to the pipeline in Nebraska, Bold Nebraska, said the governor just performed “one of the biggest flip-flops in Nebraska political history.” Bold Nebraska leader Jane Kleeb said in an email, “He approved the pipeline route that crosses the aquifer after he asked Obama to deny the route that crossed the aquifer,”.
Kleeb said “President Obama is our only hope now.”
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https://incat.com.au/pm-tours-australian-shipyard-that-built-tt-spirit-express/
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Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley along with members of his delegation journeyed to Tasmania today to continue his working visit to Australia, the Office of the Prime Minister said.
The delegation met with directors and executive officers of International Catamarans (INCAT), an Australian shipbuilding company.
They also received a tour of the shipyard and viewed first-hand, a vessel currently under construction at the facility.
INCAT, based in Tasmania, is the Australian company which built the T&T Express and the T&T Spirit which were purchased as used vessels, by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to service the sea bridge.
The delegation traveled on to Canberra after the tour of the INCAT shipyard.
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https://interpretingsigns.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/nubsli-statement-on-the-release-of-the-national-framework-contract-notice/
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Reposted from The Nub: http://nubsli.com/the-nub.php
NUBSLI Statement on the Release of the National Framework Contract Notice for Language Services from the Crown Commercial Service
The tender documents for the national framework agreement for interpreting and translation went out today. NUBSLI have been campaigning against this with our #ScrapTheFramework campaign since February 2015 and have successfully delayed the tendering process for over a year.
Today’s development is deeply disappointing and shows that the government are not interested in providing a robust service to ensure high quality access, but are merely aiming to cut cost. This will be to the detriment of the access rights of the Deaf community.
The Cabinet office were unable to provide any answers to the issues we have been raising since September 2014 regarding sustainability of the workforce, breached legislative requirements, or unmet need. The framework cannot meet the needs of the Deaf community and will undoubtedly lead to a deterioration of standards and reduced numbers of qualified BSL/English Interpreters/Translators in the UK.
NUBSLI will continue to fight for the right to fair terms & conditions and fees for its interpreters, and for high quality access for the Deaf community. Even after the launch of the National Framework, all hope is not lost. Coming together as a profession, standing firm with one powerful collective voice will make us impossible to ignore. If you are an interpreter or translator then we urge you to join us. For members of the Deaf community, it is your right to refuse services under this contract.
This government are placing BSL/English Interpreting services at significant risk in the UK.
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