The Minister of Education, Mauricio Pineda, reported that 100% of the students in the public education sector begin face-to-face classes this Monday, February 6. According to the official, 1.2 million students are enrolled this school year.
In addition to the face-to-face modality, all continuous admission students have computers and tablets with internet access that were given to them by the government of President Nayib Bukele. Pineda announced that this year they will deliver tablets to kindergarten and first grade children and will be distributing computers to students who are moving into fourth grade this year.
«100% of the students return to classrooms in person, they arrive with their technological equipment, and many of them are already in educational centers that are a dream, totally different from what they were used to. They are educational centers with new bathrooms, roofs, windows, floors, and colors. It has nothing to envy about private centers. This day is a holiday,” the head of education told Diario El Salvador.
Some of the innovations for this year will be the implementation of a new connectivity system in schools that will assign bandwidth per student so the network will not be saturated and students and teachers will have a better connection.
Similarly, he highlighted that for the first time in the country’s history, first graders will receive six textbooks from a special early childhood collection. Similarly, they plan to deliver 1,000 completely remodeled schools this year, with new roofs, floors, electrical connections, walls, windows, desks, and recreational areas.
He also highlighted that they foresee an increase in school enrollment this year thanks to the Territorial Control Plan and the exception regime, since in previous years, gangs affected the transfer of students to schools. “Now they can get to the classroom calmly without being threatened. They are very safe, they no longer have to pay rent. Thanks to the government of President Bukele, we can say that schools are safe places for students,” Pineda said.
He also announced that the work tables with the unions installed since 2022 will be resumed this week, and he invited them to a general assembly next Monday.
The students of the Caserío Brisas Mandinga School Center, in Sonsonate, begin the school year in the era of technological innovation using the computers and tablets that the Ministry of Education (Mined) gave them.
The teacher Carlos Perdomo, who before the pandemic only used books and notebooks to teach classes, has had to adapt to the new modality and learn to use the tools he also received.
In a creative way and with the purpose of providing a moment of fun and empathy for the children, Perdomo dresses up as the fictional character Fred Flintstone, which is well accepted by the students.


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American colleges are not for me. They just aren’t. Especially after the army. Perhaps it was all the tuna they fed me in the army, perhaps it was the inhalation of all the gun smoke, perhaps it was the ridiculous lack of sleep and time I spent awake guarding that caused me to make a bold statement such as this, but it’s true.
In reality, everyone’s mind changes after the army. Every person that has done the army knows EXACTLY what that means. One’s mindset is simply not the same afterwards. The same friendships that you had before suddenly aren’t the same, and things and the connection doesn’t click like it used to. The things you valued before you no longer value nearly as much or at all, and things that you might have never valued are now stone pillars that hold up your very existence as a being. So to go back to a country in which things would be the same exact way I left them, while I specifically changed quite a bit, sounded like a digression in my mind.
One thing that didn’t change, though, was my analytic personality, specifically analyzing each decision I make from every angle, pros and cons, and how it could affect my future growth as an individual and my path in life. So when it came to choosing the next step post army, my mind was at full blast.
The most important thing for me was staying in Israel. That first and foremost was extremely important due to the fact that I simply didn’t feel more at home there than anywhere else. It was where I grew as a person, my best friends were, and where a life that was generally happier, in a happier, warmer environment, with inspirational people all around, was waiting for me. I mean, besides that, going to an American college would mean going back towards and surrounding myself with a mindset which simply does not fully grasp the concept of Israeli lifestyle or reality in general. To put it real simply, they just wouldn’t “get it.” It would be going into a bubble that consists of nothing on the outside, and only of what is going on, on the inside. I needed to be with people that “got it.” I needed to be with people with a similar mindset, whether it be the love of Israel, or being Jewish. I needed to be with people that didn’t live in a bubble, and had a perspective of what was going on in the world, aside from what was going on with themselves only. I needed to be with people that thought outside the usual box the rest of the world was thinking inside of. I needed to be with people that saw the world of not only their country, but of many others. I especially didn’t feel like explaining myself on an American college campus on why I stand with Israel, or what Israel is. I’d much rather be with people that simply support Israel.
I truly believe that everyone that goes to IDC goes because they feel some sort of connection to Israel, and is different from the norm, and unique in their own way. I needed to be surrounded by unity, in an environment which was very friendly and very social; a positive environment that would help me grow as an individual on both an intellectual and emotional level – all by simply introducing me to the world around me, to people from around the world, people other than Americans.
After spending 17 years in America, I realized that I was done with American education and needed something different. I do believe that I established a pretty decent friend circle and network, while in America, and I loved meeting new people from all around the world. I needed to expand my circle. And truthfully, speaking from a professional standpoint, networking in any field is one of the most important things necessary to succeed. So making connections and friendships with people from around the world would expand my network in ways many other people in America could never imagine.
So why are American colleges not for me? Maybe it’s the fact I’d never let someone haze me at a frat. Maybe it’s the fact that I simply don’t have patience for ignorant, uneducated anti-Israel propaganda on college campuses. Maybe it’s the fact that I simply had enough of the cold back in New York. But if asked, I’d say it’s simply the best next step for my education, my growth as an individual, my future endeavors, my career path, my network, but most of all, my love for my country and home.

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52. Mrs. White
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reply he has given to the representations of the eight manufacturers' associations who have submitted proposals for Purchase Tax rebates on certain classes of goods.
§ Mr. R. A. Butler
With permission, I will circulate in the Official Report the reply which I have sent to these associations.
Does the reply of the right hon. Gentleman include any way of avoiding the dislocation of trade which now occurs from the drying up of orders prior to his Budget?
§ Mr. Butler
The Committee appointed to look into this difficulty could not easily find a solution, and I find it difficult to find a solution myself. But this is at least a constructive suggestion, and I have done my best in my reply to indicate the value I attach to it.
Following is the reply:In reply to your letter of 17th November enclosing a joint letter from your group of associations about a scheme of tax rebates for identifiable goods, the Chancellor of the Exchequer asks me to say that their proposals will be carefully considered.The Chancellor feels that he must leave it to you to decide whether or not you will publish the letter. But if you do decide to publish, it should be made clear that the responsibility for the statements of fact contained in it must not be attributed to him. He also suggests that you would be well advised seriously to consider whether publication of such a letter may not involve the risk of building up expectation amongst the public of Purchase Tax changes which might well have precisely that adverse effect on trade which you are anxious to avert.

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The headlines of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer screamed, “It’s full speed ahead” for their local fest, the 34th Seattle International Film Festival.
Yes, during its very first week over 155 titles were being served up with the opening night offering being actor-turned-helmer Stuart Townsend‘s “Battle in Seattle,” a politico indie that restages the World Trade Organization riots of 1999. Over 3,000 natives attended the screening to see if their own experiences meshed with the celluloid version.
As might be expected, there were hoots and hollers and yeas as politicos, cops, foreign dignitaries, and protesters barged across the screen. As the chaos grew, windows broke, and Bill Clinton was set to arrive. Bill as a baddie?
Whatever you might finally think of “Battle”–and there were arguments at the urinals afterwards–this thriller will inspire any leftie cells you might possess to stand up and cheer.
It helped that “Battle” stars–Charlize Theron, “Lost”‘s Michelle Rodriguez, Andre Benjamin, and Martin Henderson–showed up for a Q and A with Townsend. Additionally, Volterra Restaurant gave out 3,000 glass jars of a superb gourmet treat called Fennel Salt that goes for $18.00 a bop. It’s amazingly worth it.
“This was a perfect fit,” SIFF Artistic Director Carl Spence noted. “Definitely there was electricity in the air. There was a lot of anticipation of what this film was going to be about.”
There was also some anticipation about what a newer, trimmer SIFF was going to be like, with fewer full-length offerings than in recent decades.
“There are still over 400 films here,” Spence noted. “We trimmed the line up of features. So there are about 40 less feature films this year, but since we’re doing a mini-festival of shorts one weekend, that increased the numbers.
“It means we can give more attention to the films that we have,” he explained. “It does make it a little bit easier because it’s less films and filmmakers to manage and to take care of. Also, for the audiences and the critics, it’s 40 less films that they have to worry about.”
But what about less indie film distributors? The state of Tartan Films, which is facing financial trouble, was especially on many folks’ lips.
“[This state of affairs] means that less films will be released in the traditional way,” Spence responded. “It raises the importance of how festivals can provide an audience and a venue for filmmakers to develop their careers, to be recognized.”
And with SIFF’s rather new film complex, Spence added, “We’re also expanding what we’re doing year round to also react to that. We now have a full-fledged state-of-the-art theater that we’re showing films every day of the year in so that we can bring back these films [from our festival] and also celebrate the rich cinematic heritage from around the world with retrospectives and classic films. So we are looking at getting more into the exhibition side on a year-round basis. We can actually extend the life of a film outside of the festival circuit.”
TLA Releasing‘s powerhouse, the consistently buoyant Jennifer Arndt-John, wasn’t exactly depressed over celluloid’s state of affairs. Will all these corporate bye-byes aid TLA?
“I’m optimistic about that, not that we like to see other people suffer and go down, but it certainly changes the scope of the marketplace for us . . . .We are here by the way representing the Jung Brothers‘ “Epitaph” and “Boystown,” which will be releasing theatrically in August.”
“Epitaph”, a Japanese morgue-based horror film lacking in much horror, will get a DVD release in the fall. As for the not unenjoyable “Boystown” from Spain’s Juan Flahn, it is chockfull of a silly queer sensibility, sort of like an early Almodovar funfest but with a little less true wit. Its villain is a gay real estate agent who kills off old ladies to be able to resell their apartments to homosexuals with looks and muscles. Imagine Trump in Speedos.
But back to Arndt-John, who admitted another reason for being at SIFF: “TLA is always actively pursuing and looking for content, and there are multiple premieres here that we’re going to be keeping our eyes on to see if there’s something suitable. You never know what new talent is emerging.”
Nearby, Lance Hammer was sitting about, still in disbelief that his brilliant “Ballast” was as much a hit in Seattle as it was at Sundance: “I can’t look at my film with any objectivity . . . . What you should know is that I cut it myself, I wrote it myself, and it took years to cut it. So I was just in my living room, and it’s a very lonely thing to do by yourself for two years. And I have a lot of self-doubt, and I’m a pretty self-deprecating person as well, so I thought I had done something that was poor. Yet it was something that I had accomplished, what I had set out to accomplish. But in the end, I didn’t know it was going to make the mark. So I submitted it coldly to Sundance and Berlin, and I was honestly very surprised when it was accepted. And the critical response, it’s confusing to me. I don’t know. I can’t look at my film objectively, but it’s something that I’m going to have to accept, I guess. People tend to like it.”
Linas Phillips, however, seems to be getting some mixed reviews to his documentary on the Seattle homeless, “Great Speeches from a Dying World.” Phillips said, “The Stranger, the weekly paper, wrote something bad about it which I was upset about. Yeah, like in their blurb of all the films, which is weird because they gave me a genius award before that that they give every year to someone. I got it in filmmaking this past year from the very same person [who panned me in the blurb]. It’s kind of stupid. I think it’s a very strong film, and I think they should support these local guys who don’t have any other way to counter those [bad reviews] with advertising.”
Carolyn Colon of Alpha Cine Seattle, a motion picture and digital film laboratory, probably would have agreed that everyone should be nice to anyone making a film in Seattle, especially since “there’s not enough features yet [here] to sustain a crew that only does features. So you have to do commercials [to survive].” She was here to support one of her client’s efforts, Alex Gibney‘s “Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.”
As for the films, well, Sir Ben Kingsley was in four of them and he was being honored for his career at SIFF. At the ceremonies he noted, “Peter Brook is a genius. We were rehearsing ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ when he said, ‘You cannot create from a center of unhappiness.’ I therefore dedicate my performance [in Elegy] to my wife, for without her, I would not know happiness.”
Those watching Isabel Coixet‘s “Elegy” might then need to spend some time with Dame Kingsley. This beautifully acted adaptation of Philip Roth‘s novella, ‘The Dying Animal,’ tells of a May/December romance between a young, firm student (Penelope Cruz) and an aging acclaimed professor (Kingsley). Your final affection for this literary treat of sorts is how well you accept the finale, which is touching, and intellectually potent, yet possibly one depressant too many. Yet Dennis Hopper, as a philandering poet, might actually garner some year-end award nominations for his raucous efforts.
C. Jay Cox‘s “Kiss the Bride” is a gay remake of “My Best Friend’s Wedding”, and if you didn’t realize that immediately, the script brings it up every five minutes. This is another one of those poorly-acted, TV sitcoms that only gets into film fests because it has two guys kissing. That Tori Spelling stars is enough of a review by itself.
Jeremy Podeswa‘s “Fugitive Pieces” is a well-meaning adaptation of a novel by Anne Michaels. A Jewish Polish youth, after watching his family killed by the Nazis, winds up befriended by a Greek archaeologist who spirits the lad to Greece and then to Canada where he grows up into a highly pensive adult (Stephen Dillane). Distractingly jumping back and forth in time, the film falters badly in modern times, yet its tale is still a moving one.
A feel-good highlight of the fest, though, is Denny Tedesco‘s tuneful “The Wrecking Crew.” This sing-along, joyful doc unearths a group of musicians who actually played all the music on the LPS by the Byrds, Cher, Nancy and Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, the Monkees, and Captain and Tennille. A must to see and listen to.
Other films of note are Daniel Junge‘s “They Killed Sister Dorothy,” a stirring doc on how landowners paid to have an activist nun slaughtered in Brazil; Johnny Symons‘ “Ask Not,” a thorough look at the military’s homophobic policies; Catherine Chalmers‘ stunning “Safari,” a short on earth’s tiny creatures–truly one of the more beautiful eight minutes you’ll ever view; Signe Baumane‘s riotous 4-minute feminist cartoon on female sexuality, “Teat Beat of Sex“; and Spencer Susser‘s 14-minute inventively wry look at Australian teens stuck in a town of zombies. This is definitely feature material.
As for Bruce LaBruce‘s “Otto; or, up with Dead People,” its metaphorical examination of the plight of queer zombies in Germany is readymade for former LaBruce fans. Get ready for copulation with a hole in the stomach and such memorable quotes as “The dead look so dead when they’re dead,” “It isn’t easy being undead,” and “I was a zombie with an identity crisis.”
[The 34th Seattle International Film Festival continues through June 15th.]

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Do you ever find yourself feeling totally overwhelmed by the beauty in the world?
Just sitting in my living room, I can find myself in awe of the darkening of the sky as a storm rolls in and how it seems to make the green leaves on the tree outside my window so much brighter. I watch someone walk by, picking up their pace to get the dog home before the rain starts. I think about that person and their dog and wonder what their life is like, what good is happening for them, what pain they may be experiencing. I scroll through social media and see videos of kids in a talent show, being brave and sharing their voices. I see posts about how people fell in love or how people seek to see beauty in themselves.
And I will suddenly find tears in my eyes. Because as much as I can be overwhelmed by the darkness in the world - I can also be overwhelmed by the beauty.
By the light.
The supporting and lifting and saving.
And I need to remember these moments. Because the dark days can feel so heavy. So much in the world that I do not understand, that I work hard to keep myself and my loved ones protected from - people who seek to cause harm, people who don't know the harm they cause, people who don't care if they cause harm.
My faith keeps me tethered to hope. Keeps showing me light. Whispers in my ear to focus on the pinpoint of love and stay focused on it until the darkness is pushed aside, even if just for a moment.
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An ongoing study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in which rhesus monkeys are being fed an extremely calorie-restricted diet gives preliminary evidence that the regime prevents age-related diseases. For decades, scientists have known that a diet of about 30-percent fewer calories than normal extends the lifespan of mice by 10 to 20 percent, reduces their incidence of cancer, and prevents the deterioration of learning and memory in the rodents. And similar effects have been shown in lower organisms from yeast to fruit flies. But such life extension has not been proven yet in primates. Preliminary evidence from one of the largest studies of calorie-restricted diet in primates shows health benefits.
Read the rest of the story at MIT Technology Review journal

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Running Diagnostics clears the control and allows it to operate again. The water heating condition must be corrected or the control will stop running again. See potential causes below.
Heater circuit problem:
• Open heater.
• Wire disconnected, open connection or component in heater circuit.
• Faulty heater drive circuit on control.
1. Check operation of heater in Diagnostics cycle.
2. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
3. Check resistance of heater and all components and connections in the water heating circuit or heat dry circuit.
Door switch not making contact consistently:
• Misaligned door latch assembly (which can be aggravated by high door closure force keeping strike plate from fully seating).
• Faulty door switch (high resistance).
• Loose or missing installation anchor screws, causing tank to shift in cut-out.
NOTE: Neutral switch on plastic tub models is only in series with the heater; other loads are not affected.
1. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect power.
2. Measure resistance of door switch contacts while checking mechanical operation of latch assembly. Confirm switches not loose from assembly. Check strike plate and door closure.
Wash pump not pumping water past the heater efficiently.
• Foreign object in pump
• Excessive foaming
• Clogged pump screen or broken chopper screen
• Loose electrical connection in motor circuit
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SEPTEMBER 17 & 18, 2016!
Chicago lovers, join us for Andersonville’s celebration of local businesses, brewers, performers, and makers from all across our city at City Made Fest, the only street festival that exclusively features Chicago-made craft beers, original Chicago music, distinctive Chicago food, and an unparalleled Chicago-made artisan marketplace to support and showcase all things local.
WHEN: Saturday (12-9pm) and Sunday (12-9pm) September 17 & 18, 2016
WHERE: Located on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen (5000-5100N).
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Tripoli Security launches a joint campaign to combat beggary
January 21, 2023 - 19:21
Written by: MohamedAhmed
Tripoli Security Directorate has arrested 16 beggars of different nationalities during a joint security campaign to combat the phenomenon of beggary in streets of the capital.
The Directorate reported on Thursday that the campaign took place with the participation of women's police department of the directorate, members of the Special Tasks Unit as well as personnel from Tripoli Criminal Investigation Office.
The campaign aims at controlling beggary gangs that take advantage of the citizen's sympathy, especially after the number of beggars of different nationalities has greatly increased in streets of the capital, the Directorate added.

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A very good early George 111 period (English circa 1770) bureau cabinet bookcase in figured English Walnut with fine ebony inlay. fully fitted bureau interior with drawers, pigeon-holes, locking cupboard etc., All locking with the original key to front fall. Top section with three adjustable interior shelves, Doors locking with original key. Below four deep drawers over bracket feet. Brass handles etc. Lovely original condition with a nicely faded patination.
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Preliminary indications show EF-4 damage for Friday’s longest-tracked tornado
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A preliminary damage assessment of a tornado that tracked across multiple counties on Friday afternoon showed a very high-end tornado occurred.
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities gave the tornado that tracked from Wapello County into parts of Johnson County a preliminary rating of EF-4 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. That scale goes from EF-0 at its weakest to EF-5 at its strongest.
Officials said they believe the maximum estimated winds for the tornado were 170 mph, with a maximum width of around 600 yards. The tornado caused EF-4 damage to a farmstead to the north or northeast of Keota in Keokuk County, where surveyors saw a home that was swept off of its foundation.
Specific details about the tornado’s path and the length it was on the ground were not yet made available.
Officials said that at least three people were hurt in association with this tornado.
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Drama series. Nick struggles to combine fatherhood with full-time police work - until his mum comes to the rescue. And Greengrass sets up a darts match with high stakes.
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'When he sings his songs he will take you on a journey with him.'
'Poetry and dance-stories with verve, sharpness, humour and warmth about people and for people.'
'Great songs to dance to, infectious rhythms, flying harmonica!'
A seasoned Scottish songwriter 'with a talent for spinning yarns...’ (LIST) Sharon King is a natural raconteur with an easy grace who continues to build a strong following and reputation.
Her astute observations on Scottish life are carried in contemporary song writing and delivered wrapped in laughter. Her songs and banter are peppered with tales of her travels. Colours and textures are woven through the narratives by the mandolin, fiddle, and harmonies of The Reckless Angels.
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Canucks poll: Should Vancouver buy out Roberto Luongo?
Vancouver SunPublished: Thursday, June 27, 2013
The Vancouver Canucks may be in the position of having to buy out the rest of star goalie Roberto Luongo's contract, which is a $5.3-million-a-season hit on the books. Should they do it? Cast your vote below.

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THE DAVAO regional office of the Environment department has started investigating a heavy siltation and discoloration incident of a river in Davao Oriental province. READ:
THE DAVAO regional office of the Environment department has started investigating a heavy siltation and discoloration incident of a river in Davao Oriental province.
Photos posted by several residents online on Jan.Antonio Colina IV DAVAO CITY – The Bolton Bridge I and II has been closed to motorists after a fire broke out on Saturday morning that destroyed at least 20 houses, including the shanties constructed under the bridge.Linkedin Another resolution has been filed at the House of Representatives that seeks to investigate the alleged data breach at the Commission on Elections (Comelec)..
14 showed the Mapagba River in the town of Banaybanay turning red-orange in color following heavy rains.The discolored water flowed all the way out into coastal areas as the Mapagba River drains into the Davao Gulf.Rose Aguilar, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said, in a report, that authorities immediately dispatched responders after being alerted of the incident at Almond Street in SIR Phase 1, New Matina.The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Davao (DENR-Davao), in a statement issued late Friday evening, said it “immediately created an investigating team that will be deployed in the area tomorrow (January 15)” to evaluate the cause of the incident.Barzaga, Jr.“The large volume of water allegedly may have resulted in such siltation that caused discoloration of the said river,” DENR-Davao said, noting 111 millimeters of rain was recorded within a 12-hour period from Jan.(Photo Courtesy of Davao City Central 911/Manila Bulletin) Initial investigation conducted by the personnel of the Sandawa Fire Station revealed that the fire caused by an “electrical ignition” started at the residence of a certain Grace Bantayan Macuto at 9:15 a.13 to 14.
Davao Oriental resident Rudolph Dela Cruz Espe, an advocate against mining activities in Banaybanay, said this is the first time they have seen a discoloration of the river.and was put out more than an hour later at 10:38 a.The congressman asked the Comelec to patch its network and systems, train its workers on cyber-security and adopt measures to address data breaches.“There is no other reason for this except the present laterite mining activity in Puntalinao/Pintatagan mountainous area.I lived here since birth and I can attest that we never experienced such discoloration of rivers before.The fire quickly spread to adjacent houses made of light materials, according to the report.Obviously because of the ongoing laterite extraction ongoing in the area,” he said in a text message.Other online reports indicate that river discoloration was also seen in Barangay Pintatagan.None was reported injured during the incident.
The provincial board passed a resolution in July 2021, numbered 16-754-01-2021, “interposing no objection” on a permit for mining operation covering the barangays of Puntalinao, Causwagan, Pintatagan, Maputi, Panikian and Mahayag in Banaybanay.In March 2019, the Davao Oriental local government expressed opposition to the declaration of another area in the province as a mineral reservation site.“Motorists are hereby advised to take alternate routes.Gov.Nelson L..Dayanghirang said then that the proposed mining area is “in close proximity to Davao Oriental’s crown jewel, the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary,” which is Mindanao’s first and only declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The proposed mineral reservation area, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, covers around 8,497 hectares with rich deposits of chromite, nickel laterite, and copper.Mr.Dayanghirang said while mining would provide an economic boost to the province, the cost on the environment and communities in the surrounding areas is far greater.The mayor said the provincial government is working on bringing in more investments in other sectors such as agriculture and tourism, which would provide a more sustainable development.— Maya.
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John Judge letter to Katie Couric at NBC
Truth of Conspiracy
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:13:16 -0400
Subject: Truth of Conspiracy
I viewed with disappointment your recent interview with Gerald Posner and your presentations about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy under the misleading title "Truth or Conspiracy" as if the two were mutually opposed. Your program studiously avoided the truth of conspiracy in this case, which is very well researched, authenticated and reconfirmed in the recently released documents.
Gerald Posner's disingenous book, Case Closed, filled with factual errors and intellectual dishonesty, represents nowhere near the level of research and academic/investigatory skill or credibility of the real critics of the Warren Commission. His "tons and tons of research" does not compare to the meticulous work of hundreds of ballistic and medical experts, academicians and historians, forensic investigators and indepdendent researchers who have unearthed all the elements of a legal conspiracy in this case.
Your show lacked that balance and continued the disinformation and cover-up that has suppressed open investigation and honest inquiry into this case over the years by NBC and other major media. Do you not note the irony of showing the Zapruder film, the key piece of evidence in this case, on your network for the "first time" now 38 years after the event? Was it not newsworthy?
Posner contends that following the public outcry for release of the Warren Commission records, the actual files do not show a conspiracy and "no one is talking about them". In fact, our organization, the Coalition on Political Assassinations, was instrumental in the drafting, passage and implementation of the JFK Records Act, the largest release of classified documents in history, nearly 5 million pages to date. More files remain to be release, including parts of the Warren Commission files.
Posner has not read all these newly released records, as he himself has admitted. Others have read the bulk of them, or exhausted topic areas in the collection, and have found significant new documentation of conspiracy in the murder as well as government complicity in the case. They have been speaking out and writing about these findings, but have never gotten the sort of coverage the media has given to Posner. Posner's thesis is reassuring to a "free press" that has never honestly investigated the murder, he lets them off the hook.
Here are some of the revelations found in the files, not all of which have yet to be released according to the final report of the JFK Assassinations Record Review Board, which recommended an ongoing search for records, and the forced compliance of agencies like Defense Intelligence Agency, Office of Naval Investigation and Army Intelligence, among others, which failed to comply with the Act:
- A new understanding of the Cuban Missile Crisis, reflected in both academic transcripts and analysis and in the recent film 13 Days, which shows clearly that JFK was bucking both the Pentagon and his own advisors during those critical days when nuclear war or peace hung in the balance for the world. His attitudes are fully reflected in his famous commemoration speech at American University in the summer of 1963.
- A clear indication that the top levels of the CIA were aware of and tracking Lee Harvey Oswald from the time of his "defection" to the Soviet Union in 1958 up to the time of the assassination. The new records clearly show Oswald was the witting or unwitting target of a complicated incident in Mexico City just weeks prior to the assassination, that was orchestrated by the CIA. This incident involved a fake Oswald placing calls to Soviet and Cuban officials in Mexico City seeking a passport to Cuba and a return to the Soviet Union. This incident took on a much clearer importance in the aftermath of the shooting, and is mentioned in the new LBJ tapes as a factor leading him to create the Warren Commission as a way to put offical blame on Oswald as a "lone gunman", lest the idea of a foreign Communist conspiracy lead to nuclear war with the Soviets. Part of this documentation is outlined in Oswald and the CIA by University of Maryland historian John Newman, Ph.D., and subsequently released files continue to bear it out.
- A vindication of many of the suspicions of New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison, whose story is recounted in the Oliver Stone film JFK. Authors Jim DiEugenio (Destiny Betrayed) and William Daly (Let Justice Fall) have unearthed hundreds of documents showing that Clay Shaw was actively involved with CIA operations, and that Shaw, David Ferrie and Oswald knew each other in New Orleans and were involved in political operations there. The new files bear out the conclusions of Garrison and the Stone film, they do not discount it.
- A documented record of misstatement and distortion of the hard medical evidence, including alteration and destruction by the officials responsible for the autopsy and investigation of the murder. New depositions taken by the Review Board from many people involved in both Dallas and Bethesda with the treatment and examination of President Kennedy before and after death reveal glaring discrepancies between what the Dallas doctors and the Bethesda technicians saw, and what the autopsists and offical investigations revealed. These were noted earlier by the House Select Committee on Assassinations, despite continued contrivance to cover them up by certain medical experts, which clearly concluded the Warren Commission investigation and conclusions were flawed and that a "conspiracy" had existed in the murder of JFK. These new revelations and findings are outlined meticulously in the writings of both Dr. Cyril Wecht (former president of our Coalition, as well as of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences) and by Dr. Gary Aguilar. Dr. Aguilar is currently contributing to a new book with Dallas eyewitness Dr. Charles Crenshaw, who was present at Parkland Hospital when JFK was admitted, and who assisted in his care. All of the new medical evidence released clearly points to multiple gunmen, as well as to intentional cover-up.
- The deep politics surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy and the links of key players to the netherworld of intelligence and organized crime are also revealed to a much greater extent in the new files, as well as the role played by many who surrounded Lee Harvey and Marina Oswald in Moscow, New Orleans and Dallas. One of the best authors on these matters is Peter Dale Scott, Ph.D. at USC Berkeley. His Deep Politics and the Death of JFK was followed by a series of articles based on the new files, focused on the New Mexico incident and the connections with anti-Castro Cubans and organized crime.
There are other areas being explored, and neither the release of these files nor a thorough reading of them has been completed. They will continue to dispel the media-touted notion that the files are open and the case is closed, which marked the news the day of the simultaneous appointment of the JFK Assassiantion Records Review Board and the release of Posner's book Case Closed. One recent area of re-examination is the acoustical tape that was a point of conclusion and controversy at the time of the HSCA report in 1978, which provides scientific evidence of a gunman firing from the Grassy Knoll area.
I would urge you to air a follow-up to your one-sided presentation on this issue, allowing serious and qualified researchers into this case to have a voice. Judge John Tunehim, a federal magistrate in Minneapolis, and former chair of the Review Board would add to public understanding of the process of release to date, and what remains to be done. Dr. Cyril Wecht and Dr. Gary Aguilar could provide fascinating new medical evidence, testimony, documents and photographs that reveal the hard forensic proof of a second gunman. John Newman, Jim DiEugenio and Peter Dale Scott could provide sound new historical documentation and revelations about the conspiracy to kill the president. There is no lack of expertise on the majority side of this argument. Also, there is a clear reason that people believe in a conspiracy in this case, which is not gullibility or lack of familiarity with the facts. Many of the best researchers and experts have never had national media coverage of any kind. They are articulate, informed, and intellectually responsible. I hope you will give them a chance to speak.
I am more than willing to provide contact information for these or other serious researchers into this case. I was the executive director of the national Coalition on Political Assassinations for many years, and continue to hold conferences and public forums on the various assassinations, including Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. Our next regional meeting will be in Dallas from November 22-25 this year at the new Hotel Lawrence, just off Dealey Plaza. You are welcome to attend, I can provide details.
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by Mike Hays
The difficult times the US Postal Service is currently weathering has renewed Americans’ appreciation for the vital service. But this week we take a look at a time when the postal service was even more integral to people’s lives.
When home delivery began in Nyack, villagers got 3 home deliveries a day. Our Federalist, art-deco style post office has been a community fixture for a long time, but its presence is relatively recent in Nyack postal history.
Early post offices migrated from one postmaster’s place of business to another every few years up and down Main St. and Broadway. It is no accident that the first 100 years of Nyack postal service at 10 different locations with 11 different postmasters follows the growth of Nyack from a rural waterfront village into a business center.
The Mystery of Nyack’s First Post Office
Was it in Upper Nyack or West Nyack? A couple competing stories have been told. Most historians mention the 1835 (or perhaps somewhat earlier) presence of mail delivery and pick-up at John Van Houten’s store at the Upper Landing in Upper Nyack. Steamships exchanged mail, goods, and passengers at the dock. A cigar box was used for mail. Patrons could drop off a letter or sort through the cigar box to find out if they had any. Usually someone picked up the mail for a neighborhood, the postmaster trusting that the postage fee would be paid later, as postage before the age of stamps was paid by the recipient not the sender.
An alternative site for the first post office was suggested many years ago by Virginia Parkhurst, a local historian citing the Gilchrests, a couple stamp collecting dentists from Nyack. The Gilchrests traced federal records that showed William O’Blenis was appointed Nyack postmaster on April 2, 1833. O’Blenis had a general store in Clarksville at the intersection of the Nyack Turnpike and Sickletown Road and it would have been a likely location for a post office. Clarksville was the early name for what is now called West Nyack. The Gilchrest also claimed to have found evidence that the Upper Nyack post office operated earlier than 1833.
But short of inventing a time machine, we are unlikely to ever know which came first.
What Became of the Upper Nyack Post Office?
The post office moved to a new location in the 1880s that housed Lyeth’s 2-floor general store at the corner of N. Broadway and School St. Upper Nyack historian Win Perry’s grandfather was appointed postmaster in 1893 at the time he was running the general store. The store remained a commercial building for many years. It is thought to be the location for Edward Hopper’s famous Seven AM painting. Upper Nyack remained a post office until home delivery was started in 1899.
Dual Function Post Offices
The position of postmaster became a civil service position appointed by the US President in 1836. Through a system of patronage, political appointments trickled down to the local level every 4 years. As in many small villages, Nyack had no formal post office. Postmasters used their place of business as a mail drop-off and pick-up location. It’s possible that in addition to party affiliation, postmasters were appointed because their office or place of business was in a central location.
Main Street Post Offices 1836-1852
- Samuel Canfield, Dry Dock Hotel, corner of Main and Gedney. In 1836, Canfield was appointed the first Nyack postmaster. The post office was housed in his hotel located just across from the John Green house. Canfield later became president of the Rockland Savings Bank. Mail was delivered by steamboat.
- Charles Humphrey, NW corner of Main and Broadway. Humphrey became postmaster in 1844. The office was centrally located in a building in which he lived. Humphrey was a blacksmith producing iron work for steamships built by James Voris at the Upper Landing. Humphrey held a number of civic posts including inspector of elections.
- William Collins, Main near Cedar St. Collins was appointed postmaster in 1848. He owned a watch and jewelry shop. The post office was located in his store. Collins later became president of Nyack in 1876, the year Nyack’s first incorporation was voted down.
Broadway Post Offices
- Daniel D. Demarest, S. Broadway and Burd St. Demarest was postmaster from 1853-1861. Demarest owned a number of businesses including a store (later called the Eagle Tavern) on Broadway across from the Reforned Church that was the post office during his tenure. Demarest was elected the first president of Nyack’s first incorporation in 1872. He also served as treasurer of the Rockland Female Institute and Orangetown Supervisor in 1874.
- A. L. Christie, Wigwam, SW corner of S. Broadway and Church. Christie was appointed supervisor by Abraham Lincoln in 1861 and served until his death in 1880. During his tenure the post office was moved several times. It may have first been in the Wigwam, a meeting hall and grocery built by Christie in 1860 at the corner of Church and Broadway. Christie’s residence was next to the Nyack Center and he ran a livery and carriage/sleigh manufacturing business on Liberty St.
Sarah Christie, Orlando Humphrey, Post Office Block, S. Broadway. 2 children of postmasters served from 1880-1892. Sarah Christie was appointed after the death of her father by President Arthur. When Democrat Grover Cleveland won in 1888, Orlando Humphrey, son of Charles, was appointed. When Harrison defeated Cleveland, Christie was again appointed when Cleveland won his second term. Sometime before 1888, the post office moved to a location in a row of 2-story brick buildings on S. Broadway. A photo made after the blizzard of 1888 labels the buildings as the Post Office Block. The brick building remained until 1959 when they were razed for urban renewal and are now the site of Tallman Towers.
Christie’s tenure was fraught. Businessmen and commuters complained about late posting of the mail during her second term. Commuters liked to pick up their mail before the 7:30 train to New York City. Under Christie, mail posting was delayed.
Philip Doersch, Post Office Block. In 1892, when Cleveland was re-elected, Philip Doersch, one of Nyack’s favorite cornetists and leader of the Nyack band, was appointed postmaster. The Doersch family was comprised of early shoe manufacturers in Nyack. Philip ran the Doersch Brothers grocery store in the Wigwam and later ran the Doersch shoe retail store on Main St. In 1889, Doersch initiated the idea of home delivery of mail.
- George Helmle, Post Office Block. Helmle was appointed postmaster by President McKinley in 1898. In 1891, along with his 2 brothers, Helmle purchased the Nyack Evening Journal. He remained as publisher while serving as postmaster. He continued on as postmaster until his early death at the age of 55 in 1912. Under his tenure, home delivery of mail began.
- Augusta A. Blackledge, Doersch Building. Blackledge was appointed by Woodrow Wilson and remained postmaster until 1928. In 1916, he moved the post office across the street to the Doersch Building. The post office remained there until it was moved to its current location in 1933. Blackledge was a director of the Nyack Building Co-operative Savings and Loan Association under President Clarence Lexow.
- James Kilby, Doersch Building and new Post Office. Kilby was appointed postmaster in 1921 by President Harding and remained in office until 1933. Kilby was prominent in Nyack serving as mayor (then called president) from 1912-15. He purchased a real estate business that he ran out of a small building next to the Broadway Theater, which he co-founded with Judge Arthur S. Tompkins on the site of the old Wigwam on Broadway and Church. During Kilby’s term, the new post office was built and plans made to move to its current location.
The “New” Post Office
The genesis of the current post office is a lengthy and involved story. The federal government purchased land at the current site in 1892 but it took 40 years to build a new post office during the regime of Rockland County native Postmaster General James Farley. The new post office was opened with much fanfare on April 3, 1933, the 100th anniversary of the opening of the West Nyack post office. The Gilchrest brothers were there to cancel first day covers sent from the new office.
The new post office was a success. With the exception of the WPA murals and a few other contemporary features, the lobby and exterior are much as they were in 1933. By 1934, according to the Journal News, the post office had developed into one of the most economical businesses in Rockland County. When asked what Nyack was doing to make the postal department into a “monument to democracy” new postmaster W. Frank McNichol said, “Every economy consistent with the efficient administration of this department.”
- Nyack People & Places: The Wigwam, an Early Indoor Mall
- Nyack People & Places: The First Day of Home Mail Delivery
- Nyack People & Places: The WPA-era Post Office Murals
Michael Hays is a 30-year resident of the Nyacks. Hays grew up the son of a professor and nurse in Champaign, Illinois. He has recently retired from a long career in educational publishing with Prentice-Hall and McGraw-Hill. Hays is an avid cyclist, amateur historian and photographer, gardener, and dog walker. He has enjoyed more years than he cares to count with his beautiful companion, Bernie Richey. You can follow him on Instagram as UpperNyackMike.


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The other plan is the Public Lands Initiative, or PLI, proposed by Rob Bishop, R-Utah, and Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah. It has the support of many non-Native American residents of San Juan County, Utah, many Utah politicians, and even two chapters of the Navajo Nation.
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Prevent history from disappearing while you battle through the PlayStation Vita Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls crossover game. Neptune and IF have partnered up to save the Grand Library's books, and as these characters, you'll explore different eras. New characters in the PlayStation Vita Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls game pay tribute to Sega's gaming history.
As you solve the dungeons' mysteries and satisfy the prison's desires, you just might make it out alive....Great Old school dungeon crawling...A lot of fun to play and watch.
Up the creepiness factor in your game play with Mary Skelter: Nightmares for PlayStation Vita. Turn-based battles let you work your way through this dungeon-crawling role-playing game, fighting monsters and boosting allies with blood transformations. Clever traps in Mary Skelter: Nightmares offer ingenious escape to stay ahead of your enemies.
Another great Falcom game...Pleasantly surprised...Presentation is top notch, I was hoping for it to be on par of Trails of Cold Steel and it is better....As someone whose favorite game of all time is Persona and whose second favorite JRPG series is Trails, I fully enjoyed myself with this, but it certainly brings nothing new to the table.
Ally with peculiar characters to save the world in Tokyo Xanadu for the PlayStation Vita. The forces that destroyed your city 10 years ago have been revealed, and you must seek help to fight against them. Tokyo Xanadu leads you on a quest to neutralize the evil Eclipse and restore your home.
This is a great game....great niche game...Good game if you got the pallette for this kind of thing....Looks Beautiful
After passing through a mysterious portal, your flight crashes in a strange new land. As the only survivor of the wreckage, you find yourself in an unfamiliar realm lit by stars you've never seen. You soon discover this is Escario, the city of swords. Quickly you're marked as the Chosen One — the Stranger of Sword City. In this dungeon RPG, you'll encounter traditional hardcore elements, such as perma-death and Life Points, as well as the inclusion of the new Ambush system for challenging gameplay. Learn how to defend this new realm, choose your allegiances and search for a way home.

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The price of the ITV rate varies up to 185% depending on the community
exist differences of up to 185.4% in the rates of the Technical Inspection of Vehicles (ITV) mandatory for passenger cars with a gasoline engine and a 116.1% in diesel vehicles depending on the autonomous community in which it is carried out, according to the association FACUA-Consumers in action.
The seventeen autonomous communities currently have a average price of the ITV of 35.98 euros for gasoline passenger cars (3.6% more than last year) and €43.51 for those equipped with a diesel engine (4.3% more than in 2021). FACUA has carried out the ITV analysis of this year and the results reflect that only a third of the rates (7 of 20, 35%) have been frozen and have not changed compared to 2021. The prices collected include the 21% VAT (or 7% of the Canarian IGIC, 9% of the IPSI of Ceuta and 4% of that of Melilla), but not the traffic rateestablished at 4.18 euros for all inspections.
The Valencian Community is the territory with the higher ITV rate for gasoline cars: 48.55 euros. It is followed by the Basque Country (47.44 euros), Ceuta (46.73 euros) and the Community of Madrid, where the average of the stations surveyed, which set the rates without regional regulationis 45.40 euros.
The cheaper rates for the inspections of gasoline cars they correspond to Mallorca (in the Balearic Islands the management depends on each Island Council), with 17.01 euros; Murcia, 22.30 euros at the only station operated directly by the Autonomous Government, in the town of Alcantarilla; Andalusia, with 26.19 euros for vehicles of less than 1,600 cubic centimeters and 35.40 euros for the rest, and Extremadura, at stations managed by the administration, with a rate of 29.25 euros.
Regarding ITV rates for diesel cars, the Valencian Community is the most expensive with 63.22 euros. It is followed by the 59.24 euros on average that it means to pass the inspection in the Community of Madrid and the 55.43 euros that it costs in Ceuta. The lowest rates for the ITV of diesel cars are those of the public stations of Extremadura (29.25 euros), those of Andalusia for cars of less than 1,600 cc. (30.79 euros), the only public station of the community of Murcia (located in Alcantarilla), where it costs 30.90 euros and those of Mallorca, where it costs 30.92 euros.
The greatest increase has occurred in the Valencian Community, where the Supreme Court has annulled the rebates of the Generalitat approved in 2014 and 2019, which has forced a provisional return to the 2011 regulations and the prices that were in force until 2013. This change represents a 21.2% increase in the rate for gasoline passenger cars, 43.2% for diesel and 112.7% for ITV periodic inspection fees for motorcycles.
After the Valencian Community, second highest rise occurred in Madrid, both for gasoline cars (7.7% more) and for diesel cars (2.7% more) and motorcycles (5.1% more), followed by the Basque Country, with a increase in rates of 5.4% in all three types of vehicle. On the contrary, only in Galicia there has been a rate reduction1.41% for both gasoline and diesel vehicles and 35.66% for the inspection of motorcycles (it goes from 30.79 euros in 2021 to 19.81 euros in 2022).
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Background: Physical activity during childhood is associated with multiple short- and long-term health benefits. Physical activity levels decline throughout primary school emphasising a need for effective strategies to promote more activity in children. Children have rarely been involved in the intervention development process. This gap is an important omission and there is much to be learnt from existing qualitative studies with children, which could serve as a starting point for specific projects. This systematic review aimed to synthesise qualitative studies with primary school children in the United Kingdom to identify children’s perspectives on why physical activity is important, the factors that influence their physical activity and what they like when it comes to physical activity. Methods: A search of seven databases (conducted in October 2019) identified 26 papers for inclusion. Data extraction and synthesis were conducted using qualitative thematic synthesis. The quality of papers was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist for qualitative research. Results: Across the diverse range of studies, several key themes were identified in relation to the three research questions. Children have a comprehensive understanding of the various benefits of physical activity, including benefits for health, fitness and skills development. A range of social agents and practical issues influence children’s physical activity, with friend and peer influences being particularly salient. Most children like to have choice over the activities they undertake and the opportunities for creative physical play such as making up active games. Conclusions: The findings suggest that future interventions should utilize peer relationships, ensure a variety of activities are offered to cater to a broad range of children’s physical activity preferences and incorporate child-led activities where possible. The included studies also highlight a need for more diversity in qualitative research in this area, particularly in terms of ethnicity and age, and combining traditional qualitative methods with creative methods, such as photography, may provide richer insights than when using a single mode of data collection. We also highlight several methodological challenges, and in particular, the need for greater acknowledgement of the role of the researcher in qualitative work with children.
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text: The aim of this lecture is to present on Ancient Greek God: Demeter. She is Goddess of the harvest and Worshipped with festivals. Demeter was also known for founding the Eleusinian Mysteries. These were huge festivals held every five years and very important events for many centuries. She is also called Ceres, Sito, Thesmophoros and Goddess of grain and fertility.

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Authority approves sale of Turkish pay-tv to Qatari group
ISTANBULThe Saving Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) has said that it approved the sale of Turkish pay-tv provider and satellite network Digitürk to Qatari beIN Media Group on June 3, Anadolu Agency has reported.
The authority’s Digitürk announcement was launched on the fund’s official website.
The statement reminded that beIN completed the takeover of Digitürk in June 2015 in accordance with a deal with Çukurova Holding, DP Coinvest BV, P5 DP INV SarL, Providence Equity Offshore Partners VLP, Fintur Technologies BV and Karamko.
“In line with the conditions in the Stake Acquisition Contract, the TMSF has given approval to complete the sale transaction,” said the statement, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
No sale amount was disclosed for the deal. However, former media reports said the amount was nearly $1.2 billion.
The Qatari company will make the payment after a 60-day period to avoid any rejections that may lead the company to legal action, as reported by Turkish media outlets.
Digitürk, which has more than 3.5 million customers and holds the rights to broadcast Turkish Super League football matches until the end of 2016-2017 season, was 53 percent owned by Çukurova Holding and 47 percent owned by U.S. private equity group Providence Equity Partners.
The Digitürk stakes of Çukurova, the cash-strapped company controlled by Turkish businessman Mehmet Emin Karamehmet, were seized in 2013 by the TMSF because of the company’s debts to the state agency.

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Police search for wanted man
Dannevirke Police are interested in anyone with information on the whereabouts of Daniel George Bowman, 29, who is wanted in relation to failing to comply with court summons.
People are advised to treat him with caution.
A warrant for his arrest has been issued, and anyone who knows where he is is asked to contact Dannevirke Police on 06 3744500.
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CIPP webcast on employment allowance changes from April 2020
30 August 2019
Spend a worthwhile ten minutes to find out what you need to know about the employment allowance (excluded persons) regulations 2019 and specifically what the changes mean for employers with a secondary NICs bill of less than £100,000.
Diana Bruce, CIPP Senior Policy Liaison Officer provides an overview of the changes that the draft regulations will bring if enacted and explains about the unintended consequence of employers and payroll professionals needing to know about ‘de minimis state aid’ for RTI reporting purposes.
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Canine Influenza, or dog flu, is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs as well as cats. Canine Influenza is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs. Almost every dog exposed to the virus will become infected. Recently, both strains (H3N8 and H3N2) have been (and still are) being diagnosed in Macomb County.
The virus is transmitted by either direct contact, in the air (barking, coughing, sneezing), contaminated objects, and by people moving from infected to uninfected dogs. The virus can live on surfaces for 48 hours, clothing for 24 hours, and hands for 12 hours.
Symptoms mimic kennel cough but the clinical signs of the cough persist for 10 to 21 days despite treatment. Affected dogs may have a soft, moist cough, nasal or eye discharge, sneezing, lethargy, or decreased appetite. Many dogs will spike a fever up to 105 degrees. Some, more severely affected, may exhibit signs of pneumonia.
What can you do to keep your dog safe? Vaccinate with the bivalent H3N8/H3N2 vaccine. This vaccine requires a booster 3 weeks. Until then…
- Avoid frequent dog areas such as dog parks, pet day care, grooming facilities, kennels, dog-friendly stores, and communal water bowls.
- Wash your dog’s toys, bowls, and bedding regularly.
- When in contact with other dogs, even if they don’t appear sick, wash your hands and change your clothes before handling your own pet.
- Avoid contact with sick or possibly exposed dogs as the virus can persist on clothing and other surfaces for at least 24 hours.
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Tempo di cottura: 10 min Porzioni: 8
Quaker oats (old-fashioned), uncooked
8 oz. cartons vanilla yogurt
8 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed & sliced (May substitute blueberries or raspberries)
In medium bowl, combine oats, yogurt, pineapple, and almonds. Mix well.
Cover, refrigerate overnight or up to one week.
To serve, layer oat mixture and berries in parfait glasses.
Garnish with additional sliced almonds if desired. Serve chilled

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In order to participate in any election, you must register to vote. Typically you register in the town in which you live which makes you eligible to vote in city, county, state and federal elections, but sometimes you are away at school or unable to vote at home due to travel, medical issues or other challenges. Don't fret! There are two ways you can still participate:
Register to Vote in Massachusetts
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You can register to vote with a school address and social security number. You will need to fill our a form and mail it in to complete the process. The library has these forms available, or you can fill it out online, print it, and mail it in. Access the online form here and click "I do not have an RMV ID" to access the form. It will need to be printed and mailed in.
You can also switch your residency from your hometown to where you currently reside in Massachusetts. This requires a trip to the Registry of Motor Vehicles to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license or state ID card, and while you are there you can register to vote. Be sure to check the requirements before you go - you may need to bring supporting documentation with you. Changing your residency may also affect things like tax rates and jury duty (courts pull information from tax filings, voter registration rates, and RMV records to generate notice for possible jurors), so keep that in mind if you decide to change residency.
If you choose to go this route, you will be mailed a new voter card for Massachusetts after you register and assigned a specific polling place within your district. Don't forget to get your sticker on Election Day!
Vote via Absentee
If you do not want to change your residency to Massachusetts, you can apply for an absentee ballot in your home district. Applications are due well in advance of Election Day. Some states have an e-ballot option for absentee but many rely on mailed in forms, so it's recommended you apply as soon as you get to campus. Once you have successfully applied, you will be eligible to vote via a paper ballot that comes to you in the mail or an online portal, depending on where your residency is. Each state and territory has different rules and deadlines - that's over 50 sets of rules!
Click on your home state or territory to the left to find out how to register. If you are already registered and want to apply for absentee status, click here:
It can be difficult to separate fact from hype so here are some resources that can help you navigate the tricky landscape of political rhetoric.
FactCheck.org - nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
Fact Checker from the Washington Post - The mission is to assess the statements of political figures regarding issues of great importance, be they national, international or local. With the approaching election, many of statements made in the heat of the presidential contest will be scrutinized as will other difficult issues.
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PolitiFact - PolitiFact is a project of the Tampa Bay Times and its partners to help you find the truth in politics. Every day, reporters and researchers from PolitiFact and its partner news organization examine statements by members of Congress, state legislators, governors, mayors, the president, cabinet secretaries, lobbyists, people who testify before Congress and anyone else who speaks up in American politics. PolitiFact also ranks consistency of message.
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Stop by either location to meet Horacio (right) and Ivan (left)! You can see both of these guys working hard at Burritos Yardley as well as Burritos in Trenton. These two have a passion for bringing their culture’s food to those who love authentic Mexican cuisine.
Burritos specializes in homemade, custom-made Mexican specialties crafted just how you’d like them! Pick and choose your favorite meal, protein, toppings, sauces and more and we’ll craft you your perfect lunch, dinner, or snack. Our goal is to provide the healthiest, freshest and most delicious ingredients for your perfect dish!


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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quimbys Bookstore (@quimbysbookstore) Zines Night Shift Films: Fictitious B Movies From the 80s and 90s by Turner Hilliker $5 Knock Knock by Shaun Levin …
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The latest Viewotron is fantastic: it's a nuanced and heartwrenching memoir of reconnecting with a schizoid mother. Sharpe's comics are always drawn with crystal clarity and calculated punch- here those chops act in service of a story that doesn't shy away from the subtleties and difficulties of negotiating mental illness. This is memoir that dares to cut the core of what it deals with, and does so with grace and wit. Reminds me of the way Art Spiegelman handled his scarred and problematic parents in Maus, or Leslie Stein's empathetic portrayal of wayward adulthood in the latest volume of Eye of the Majestic Creature. Really Great and Highly Recommended Comics. -EF

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Germany develops 6G technology
The German government wants to spend about 700 million euros by 2025 to fund research related to the development of a successor to 5G wireless networks, the 6G standard.
5G, according to the Germans, sets specific standards, and 6G will only speed up some processes.
It is already known that 6G will be able to offer speeds up to 100 times faster than the 5G network. This technology will be implemented not only for individual users, but also in industry and agriculture.
6G is nothing new – countries like the United States, South Korea and China are already working on this technology. At the moment, however, there are no specific dates associated with the possible deployment of 6G networks. It is estimated that they may start operating around 2030 or later.
Germany, developing 6G, will want to become independent from suppliers such as Ericsson or Huawei, relying on its own solutions.


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The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) was introduced by the federal government in 2000 to encourage grassroots exploration activities in Canada. On March 31, 2013, following a dozen years of stimulating growth, investment and employment in one of Canada’s most strategically important industries, the measure is set to expire. Without this program, the stability of this crucial sector is threatened, putting jobs and investment in one of Canada’s most important industries at risk.
Canada has been a global mineral exploration powerhouse. With nearly 1,700 listed mining companies on the TSX, we have more mining companies than any country in the world. The sector employs 320,000 people and drives business in thousands of companies and suppliers. Exploration and mining, together with all of its ancillary sectors, contribute billions annually to the Canadian GDP, and generate significant tax revenues for all levels of government.
This sector also sustains and develops communities in rural and northern regions, where employment opportunities are scarce. For remote Aboriginal communities, mining provides much-needed jobs, training and new business ventures. This makes a critical difference in the day-to-day lives of Aboriginal families who live in northern and remote communities. Entire communities have been raised out of poverty and dependency because of the opportunities that our industry provides.
The timing of the expiry of the METC could not be worse. Despite Canada’s leading position in the global mining industry and our robust and sophisticated investor base, the current climate of uncertainty following the global recession has led investors to hold back from investing in junior exploration.
Fallout from the commodity crisis of 2008, fears over the European debt crisis, slowing markets in China and India have all played a role in the decline of investment. A study conducted last June showed that the top 100 mining companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange had raised 41% less in equity financing than they had by the same point in 2011.
In this context, the removal of the METC incentive has been a body blow to an already weakened investment climate for Canadian junior mining.
All this is occurring at a time when the risks inherent in exploration are increasing due to reduced access to land, the growing need for extensive community consultation prior to any development, higher exploration costs as new finds involve deeper-lying deposits with lower grades of ore, and higher operating costs associated with equipment, drilling, fuel and transportation in increasingly remote areas.
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada is calling on the federal government to renew the 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit.
We also recommend that the METC approval period be lengthened from its current one-year time frame to three years — a move that would bring longer-term stability to this vital industry by helping junior companies plan more effectively for multi-year exploration programs, boosting investor confidence in Canadian projects by making them more predictable.
Not so long ago investors had an appetite for a little uncertainty and risk, but now their tolerance has diminished almost entirely. When our industry struggles, so do families in northern and remote communities where mineral exploration and development has become their lifeblood.
The Canadian mining industry can weather economic uncertainty and remain a world leader so long as there is an enabling regulatory and investment environment for it. As a pivotal part of the mining ecosystem in Canada, the METC should be renewed and maintained for a minimum of three years.
Ross Gallinger is the executive director of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada. The PDAC represents the interests of approximately 10,000 members in the mineral exploration and development industry and hosts the world’s largest mineral exploration and development convention every year in Toronto, attracting more than 30,000 attendees from 125 countries.


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Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the most.
Here are two stories of public employees in service to their communities.
Louisa County teacher running to teach lessons beyond the classroom by Macy Moors. Katharine Fletcher, a teacher at Louisa County High School in Virginia, is running the extra mile — literally. Fletcher, who is raising money for college scholarships for high school students, has raised more than $70,000 over the past six years the annual Lion Pride Run has been taking place. She plans to run 105 miles to Washington, DC, from Louisa County. Her efforts over the years have helped 25 students go to college. “Louisa County is a wonderful place, and I love these kids and I’m excited to go out there and support them with this run,” Fletcher said. “Even though sometimes I think we forget that or doubt ourselves, so really, I’m hoping that they can see that they can do perhaps more in whatever road they’re going to travel in life,” she said.
‘We honor them by pedaling’: Law enforcement officers ride in Tour De Force bike ride by Frank Fernandez. For the last 25 years, the Tour De Force bike ride has helped raise money for families of police officers that are dealing with the financial obligations in the aftermath of an officer’s death. The bike ride spans 270 miles from North Miami Beach in Florida to Daytona Beach Shores over the course o four days. This year, one of the officers who participated was Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Mathieson, who rode in honor of Deputy Frank Scofield. Scofield passed away in 2019 after he was struck by a motorist while riding his bike. “I wanted to personally honor him by completing the whole event and raising money to be donated in his honor,” Mathieson said. “I figured that would be a good tribute in his name and also a way to carry on in his legacy. It was something that he did and he seemed to enjoy.” Mathieson raised $2,000 for the event.
Be sure to check back the week after next for more stories of public employees giving back to their communities!