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The champions crowned at the 2022 speeches and debates festival
History links GREELEY — At the end of a wonderful two-day event in Northridge, state champions have been crowned in 14 events at the 2022 Festival of Speeches and Debates tournament. Along with the 14 first-place trophies and countless ribbons that have gone home with many of Colorado’s top high school speakers and debaters, another …
Forsyth County schools remove eight books for ‘sexually explicit content’ amid national library debate
The last meeting of the district media committee Over the past few weeks, the district media committee has heard from a small group of community members raising concerns about the book challenge process and some available books featuring LGBTQ characters. Those concerns were discussed at a recent committee meeting that Caracciolo said was unrelated to …
West must focus more on Tehran’s malign activities
West must focus more on Tehran’s malign activities Presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi talks to journalists before the start of the final election debate, Tehran, Iran, June 12, 2021. (Reuters) The international community must take a multifaceted approach to Iran. The regime’s desire to acquire nuclear weapons remains at the forefront of political discussions regarding Tehran. …
Unusual increase in fertilizer subsidies could hamper other development activities
The amount of government fertilizer subsidy has unusually jumped in the current financial year 2021-22, an increase of around Tk 11,000 crore from the previous amount of around Tk 8,000 crore. Previous exercice. The government will have to spend Tk 28,000 crore on fertilizer subsidies this fiscal year, which has left the government worried about …
What books belong to a school library? All of course
Although the debate is not new to the world of librarianship, the controversy over which books should be allowed to grace the shelves of a school library has become a common topic of conversation on news channels, talk- shows and school board meetings. At its heart, the dialogue explores the books that school librarians should …
The Albert Harris Center in Pepperell is offering fun new activities this winter – Lowell Sun
PEPPERELL — The Albert Harris Center, formerly known as Pepperell Senior Center, is offering fun new activities this winter, according to an announcement from the Center. The staff, known for their kindness and benevolence, is the reason why the center is called “Your home away from home”. Unfortunately no food will be served in January …
Hudson High School library books reviewed for adult content
**Watch an old report on the book debate in the video above** HUDSON, Ohio (WJW) — City of Hudson school officials are continuing to review a book after parents criticized so-called adult content available in the high school library. It started in September when some parents raised concerns about a book called ‘642 things to …
Representatives call on IGP to investigate armed militia activities in Ebonyi
On Thursday, the House of Representatives urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate the activities of armed militias in Ebonyi State and expressed grave concern over the activities of armed militias in the state. from Ebonyi. Lawmakers expressed their concern during the debate on a motion of urgent public importance on the “urgent …
University course triggers warning over first Harry Potter book | Books | Entertainment
The University of Chester has added a content warning about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as part of its Literature module. The book was originally written in 1997 and launched one of the most successful series of all time. The complete franchise has sold over 500 million copies in over 60 languages. Copies have …
Tony Lyons, the American publisher who recovers the books “cancelled” by other presses | Editing
Most people have never heard of Tony Lyons. Indeed, the American publisher has built an independent press – Skyhorse Publishing – which likes to challenge the mainstream. Skyhorse’s core business model is to salvage books from reserve and republish them profitably. Back to Basics, a book that “will help you dye your own wool with …
Congress expels former Uttarakhand leader Kishore Upadhyay for ‘anti-party activities’
A day before joining the BJP, Kishore Upadhyay was kicked out of senior congressmen for 6 years for engaging in “anti-party activities”. After winning the Tehri Assembly election in 2002, he served as Minister of Industrial Development in the government led by ND Tiwari until 2004. While he was re-elected in 2007, he lost the …
Read it again… for the first time | Books
Once again, coastal Georgia is the proud recipient of a Big Read grant. This year’s book is Toni Morrison’s acclaimed novel, “Beloved,” the multigenerational story of a family that escaped slavery in stages. Set in the period immediately after the Civil War, it illustrates how the trauma of bondage lingers in the lives of those …
Denver Della-Vedova and Simranjeet Singh face off in MSU presidential debate
C/O Elections MSU The two candidates for the MSU presidential electionto compete on different approaches to advocacy On January 21, McMaster Student Union presidential candidates Simranjeet Singh and Denver Della-Vedova engaged in a two-hour debate, during which they each answered several questions regarding their platforms and the biggest problems on campus right now. In his …
Journal Times Editorial: Don’t Hurry to Ban Books from Libraries | Editorial
Conservatives across the country are pressuring school libraries to remove books containing LGBTQ content or content about people of color. Liberals have called for the books to be banned because of the use of racial epithets — such as in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn,” and themes of “white saviourism,” …
GCW Udhampur organizes series of activities to mark National Girl’s Day – India Education | Latest Education News | World Education News
UDHAMPUR: As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the women’s development unit of the Government College of Women (GCW), Udhampur has organized a series of activities to commemorate the ‘National Day of the Girl Child’. The events were held under the leadership of the Principal, Prof. Minu Mahajan and the Head of Women’s Development Cell, …
Chadron operations director announces retirement
News Chadron High’s Director of Activities, Andy Pope, announces that he will be retiring at the end of the school year. Monday, January 24, 2022, 8:14 p.m. CST Andy Pope Chadron High School Chadron’s Director of High Activities, Andy Pope, has informed News Channel Nebraska radio partners Chadrad Sports that he will be retiring at …
Did Claire cheat on Frank in Outlander? (Books and show)
When Claire first went back in time, she was still married to Frank. Did she cheat on Frank into marrying Jamie in Foreigner ? There is a lot of debate when it comes to certain topics in the world of Foreigner. One of them is whether Frank cheated on Claire, but what about the other …
The Big Idea: Should animals have the same rights as humans? | Books
Jhe government has finally caught up with what most animal behavior scientists have been saying for years by officially recognizing animals as sentient beings in its Animal Welfare (Sentiment) Bill. In November, it was confirmed that the scope of the bill would be extended to include in the “sensitive” category all decapod crustaceans (such as …
Freedom of choice, but not for books? [letter] | Letters to the Editor
Congratulations to TNL | LancasterOnline’s Alex Geli for a comprehensive and well-researched article from January 16 on the cultural divides emerging as book bans in Lancaster County schools and across the country (“Book bans are accelerating here and in the US). United “). While our country should always encourage honest differences of opinion and debate, …
Finalization of National Day of the Girl Child 2022 activities in Kishtwar – India Education | Latest Education News | World Education News
KISHTWAR: To finalize the National Girls Day 2022 activities, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Kishori Lal Sharma, who is also the Nodal Officer of Beti Bachao Beto Padhao (BBBP), chaired a meeting of concerned officers today . The meeting was attended by Director of Education Prahlad Bhagat; DYSSO Kharati Lal Sharma; CDPO Ifat Ara; Principal GHSS …
12 New England-related books to read this winter
We’ve officially been in the pandemic for so long, there are now books published that deal with COVID-19. (For context, most books take two years to be published, minimum.) But the vivid imaginations of authors haven’t been quarantined during that time, either. These picks for Winter 2022 also grapple with the stark differences for immigrant …
Super Junior’s Eunhyuk tests positive for COVID; puts scheduled activities on hold
As the COVID pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, even two years after it was first reported, several national and international celebrities have fallen prey to the coronavirus. Among the most recent celebrities to be infected with the coronavirus is Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, who tested positive for COVID in a rapid antigen detection …
State not yet following new CDC guidelines for extracurricular activities
SANTA FE, NM (KRQE) — The CDC is issuing new guidelines for extracurricular activities in schools, suggesting that many be canceled or held virtually with the surge in COVID cases. However, some disagree, saying these are the areas that take the most precautions. CDC says schools should cancel sports and huddle together in areas with …
MPs only borrowed 330 books from the Parliamentary Library in 2021 – The Island
By Ifham Nizam Plans are underway to “streamline” the electricity tariff soon, Ceylon Electricity Board chairman MMC Ferdinando said, adding that the 52-year-old system should be changed for the benefit of the electricity consumer. The head of the CEB said The Island CEB tariffs need to be changed to better reflect usage and consumer income …
Flagler’s parents can restrict the books their children read at school
The Flagler County School District will introduce an “opt-out” program this semester that will allow parents to determine which books their children can borrow from school libraries. The new curriculum was developed following a heated controversy involving George M. Johnson’s ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ – the memoir of a black LGBTQ activist – which led …
State High School Activities Association prepares for 2022 softball season
The attached interview is from SDPB’s daily public affairs program, In the moment. High school-sanctioned softball will be a spring sport in South Dakota, starting next school year. On Wednesday, the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s board of directors unanimously adopted a recommendation from its executive staff that the sport be held in the …
Linda Sue Park: Kids love books with fierce adoration | The Newbery at 100 years old
The author of the Newbery medal winner A single fragment talks about Newbery’s gifts, learning what it means to be Korean American, and this fan who read her book 62 times. In 2002, Linda Sue Park won the John Newbery Medal for A single fragment (Clarion, 2001), a novel set in 12th century Korea. Her …
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense
PARIS, WASHINGTON DC, MONTREAL, YOKOHAMA, SYDNEY, Jan. 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Current Satcom usage by military users across Europe is relatively low and varies widely between participating member states of the European Defense Agency (EDA) . In 2018, a consortium led by Airbus Defense and Space and supported by Euroconsult won a framework contract for …
EDA Activities to Strengthen EU Resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense – Geospatial World
Due to significant changes in the political and security environment, the nature of the threats to which the European Union is exposed, on its territory and beyond its borders, has evolved considerably in recent years. In order to accomplish critical missions, European Union (EU) and national actors involved in security-related activities must have access to …
Press point on the main activities of the department
MEC speaking notes for DESTEA, Mr. Makalo Mohale, MPL, at the scheduled press conference at Bophelo House Distinguished Members of the MediaGuestsFree State people join us on various platformsLadies and gentlemen As we gather here today, exactly 18 days since the beginning of this year, we must draw strength and inspiration in the hope that …
GOP tries to kill presidential debate commission | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON — A high point in American politics is threatened with extinction by the Republican National Committee’s threat to boycott the quadrennial presidential debates conducted by a bipartisan independent commission. Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the RNC, wrote to Frank Fahrenkopf, the Republican co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, that GOP voters have “lost …
CHSAA Hosts First Activity Directors Summit
History links In the Colorado High School Activities Association’s ongoing efforts to develop and amplify activity programs, CHSAA and its assistant activities commissioner, Rashaan Davis, hosted the inaugural Activity Directors Summit Tuesday at Centennial. “Today marked the start of something very special,” exclaimed Davis. “Having activity directors in one place, sharing successes and failures, and …
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense Press release From: Euroconsult Posted: Tuesday January 18th 2022 Paris, Washington DC, Montreal, Yokohama, Sydney, January 17, 2022 – Due to the significant changes that have taken place in the political and security environment, the nature of the threats to which the European Union …
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with Secure Satcom for Defense Press release From: Euroconsult Posted: Tuesday January 18th 2022 Paris, Washington DC, Montreal, Yokohama, Sydney, January 17, 2022 – Due to significant changes in the political and security environment, the nature of the threats to which the European Union is exposed, on its territory …
New Journalist Writes Sports and Weekend Activities | Free content
by DJ DeJong Mail Editor The Mountain Mail’s new sports reporter, Joseph Bahr, is getting used to living in a small town. The recent Texas State University graduate grew up in Killeen, Texas, north of Austin, which has a population of about 145,000. Bahr was homeschooled and then attended a local community college to earn …
RNC presidential debate claims are baseless – but may help get rid of a real problem
February 19, 2020. It’s a night that is still replaying almost frame by frame in my mind. My former longtime boss, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, was taking the stage for his first presidential debate to take on other leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination. But I was nervous. A few days earlier, …
Witcover: The Republican Party is trying to kill the Presidential Debate Commission | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON — A high point in American politics is threatened with extinction by the Republican National Committee’s threat to boycott the quadrennial presidential debates conducted by a bipartisan independent commission. Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the RNC, wrote to Frank Fahrenkopf, the Republican co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, that …
Police step up security and monitor illegal activities ahead of elections
To ensure free, fair and transparent elections next month in Punjab, police have stepped up search operations, especially in border districts, to monitor illegal activities in vulnerable areas. The operations are assisted by BSF, Punjab Armed Police, CID Units and Special Branch, besides Excise and Taxation Department and Canine Squad and Anti-Sabotage Teams, Chief Director …
EDA activities to strengthen EU resilience with secure satellites for defense – Euroconsult will lead 3 specific activities – SatNews
Due to significant changes in the political and security environment, the nature of the threats to which European Union is exposed, on its territory and beyond its borders, has evolved considerably in recent years. In order to accomplish critical missions, European Union (EU) and national actors involved in safety-related activities must have access to secure …
Australian Open: As day one is in the books and Djokovic out, but vaccine debate lives on – Reuters
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — To some, it seemed like a cloud had been lifted from the Australian Open. For others, Novak Djokovic was still almost palpable, the name on everyone’s lips on the opening day of the first major tennis tournament of the year. Djokovic left Australia on Sunday evening when he failed in his …
7 Toronto snow day activities that aren’t just about binge-watching Netflix shows
The weather outside is terrible, but in Toronto there’s even more to do than watch reruns of your favorite Netflix shows. You can experience all kinds of unique activities without leaving your couch, or you can bundle up and enjoy outdoor activities in the snow. Sled Price: Free Address: multiple locations Why you need to …
The Great Books Debate Continues
Before Christmas, I called attention to Louis Menand’s review of two books on the Great Books: Roosevelt Montás Saving Socrates: How Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation and Arnold Weinstein The life of literature: reading, teaching, knowing. Menand didn’t like it either. Both authors argued that reading great …
Cashier the Presidential Debate Committee
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel Photo: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg News The Republican National Committee announced last week that it was stepping down from the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the commission’s demise would not be a great loss to democracy. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel wrote to the commission co-chairs on January 13 that the party …
5 activities kids can do as curfew kicks in
Priyank Kanoongo, Chairman of the National Commission for the Protection of Children’s Rights (NCPCR), lobbied for increased tariffs on a wide variety of tobacco products during the “Freedom From Tobacco: What India Wants” webinar at the occasion of National Youth Day. According to Kanoongo, the price and ease of access to these deadly tobacco products …
Sportsmanship provides opportunities for children to participate in developmental activities
By James Jeffrey December saw a very diverse climax to the year with two big events for Stroud Elementary Schools. The events showed the wide range of activities available to youngsters, sportability giving children the chance to take part in developmental activities in the form of a circuit, helping their accuracy in aiming at targets, …
Casper Notebook: Library Books and the Streisand Effect | caspar
First, parents came to Gillette complaining about books that supposedly corrupted their children. Then the concerns were brought to the attention of schools in Laramie County. In December, I covered my first school board meeting, watching a group of parents talk about a handful of books available at Natrona County school libraries. They covered inappropriate …
The world of pirated books | Shehr
Jhe Oxford dictionary defines piracy as the act of making illegal copies of books, DVDs or computer programs for the purpose of selling them. Lahore hosts all these types of pirated material, especially books. From stalls and shops spread across the city to online platforms selling cheaper versions of books, one can easily find any …
Missouri General Assembly aims to ban critical race books and theory
Representatives Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, and Nick Schroer, R-O’Fallon present their bills that would establish versions of a Parents’ Bill of Rights to the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee on January 11, 2022. / / Photo by Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications Missouri Republicans debated this week over a ‘pparent’s bill of rightsto ban critical …
Republican school bill mocked for claiming Frederick Douglass debated Lincoln | Books
A Republican bill to ban the teaching of “dividing concepts” in Virginia schools was ridiculed when, among historical events deemed appropriate for study, it described a non-existent debate between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass . Lincoln engaged in a series of historic debates around the issue of slavery, during the Illinois Senate campaign in 1858. …
Avi: No Covid restrictions on children’s activities in Helsinki region | News
Despite government recommendations, children and young people can continue to participate in supervised recreational activities. Coronavirus health and safety guidelines must be followed for all indoor recreational activities for children. Image: Antti Ullakko/Yle The Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) of Southern Finland has decided not to impose coronavirus-related restrictions on leisure and supervised sports activities …
UN report says terrorist activities will increase after pandemic restrictions ease
Terrorists and violent extremists have begun to exploit pandemic-related socio-cultural restrictions and are now using virtual platforms to recruit and radicalise, a press release from the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee revealed. highlighted the new challenges that have arisen during the current pandemic era. The committee’s report cites the most recent report on Daesh, Al-Qaida and the …
Library board splits vote on contested books
Bob Lopp was the first to speak during the public comment period at an ImagineIF Library board meeting on Jan. 13, which focused on the Flathead County institution’s policies for removing the controversial books from its collection of documents. “I want to state frankly my objection to all the quilt books that we have and …
RNC feud with Presidential Debate Commission escalates with boycott threat
Republicans have complained in recent years that the commission is biased against GOP candidates. That discontent came to a head in 2020, after a series of clashes between the commission and then-President Donald Trump and his allies. In the summer before the election, Trump sought to hold more debates and hold them earlier in the …
Republicans can destroy the 2024 presidential debate process
In the fall of 2020, after spending his first debate yelling at the opponent Joe Biden and eventually expose it to coronavirus, donald trump declined to participate in the second presidential cycle event, arguing that forcing him to appear virtually would be “ridiculous.” He would go on to debate Biden one more time, a bit …
RNC wants to shut down Presidential Debate Commission Trump claimed he was biased
Topline The Republican National Committee plans to block future presidential candidates from participating in debates organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), it informed the commission on Thursday, after former President Donald Trump and his campaign repeatedly claimed the CPD was biased against him. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and then-President Donald Trump at …
Saudi Arabia promotes downstream mining for climate action (NIDLP)
Frankly: Saudi Arabia can be a top oil exporter while fighting climate change, says deputy environment minister DUBAI: Saudi Arabia can maintain its role as the world’s top oil exporter while pursuing an ambitious strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change, one of the Kingdom’s top environmental policymakers has told Arab News. Dr. Osama …
To Avoid More Banned Books, Washington County Schools May Offer Parents A More “Transparent” Library System
The Washington County School District is working on a new policy to avoid future book bans. It comes after the district removed one from school libraries last month due to explicit content. Another is now only in high school and requires parental permission to go out. The new policy would inform parents of the books …
Feds step up probe into financial activities of former IAFF president
By the staff of FireRescue1 WASHINGTON — Federal authorities are stepping up their investigation into Harold Schaitberger, the former general president of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Politico reported that a subpoena was signed on Nov. 29, 2021 for IAFF records detailing information relating to the former president and internal IAFF policies. Specifically, …
Enid Blyton Society explosions awakened the rewrite of the Distant Magic Tree | Books | Entertainment
After more than 70 years, Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree series is getting a reboot that will see children educated on gender equality after the girls help with household chores. The original book, released in 1943, will also be modified, as children will no longer venture out without adult supervision. After Jacqueline Wilson confirmed …
Archaeologists’ debate shows how science works
Welling’s site in Coshocton County is at the center of a debate about our understanding of the way of life of the Ohio Paleoindians – the Native discoverers of America. Local amateur archaeologists discovered the site and the late Olaf Prufer, then at Kent State University, excavated there in the 1960s. In the 1980s, Prufer …
10 Movies, Books, and Albums to Consume After Watching Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza”
Advertising feature with Universal Pictures If you were fascinated by Paul Thomas Anderson Licorice Pizza, here’s a list of 10 books, movies, and albums to help you keep those 1973 San Fernando feelings long after you’ve left the theater. Badlands (1973) With Martin Sheen’s Badboy Kit as a young James Dean and Sissy Spacek’s passive, …
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Why do secret committees decide which books are banned in Texas schools?
For evidence of the damage caused by moral panic over school library books, turn to Keller ISD for Exhibit A. When a parent in that school district disputes a book in a classroom or school library, the district convenes a committee of staff, parents, and other community members to review the book. Each book challenge …
Debate shows how science works
The Welling site in Coshocton County is at the center of a debate over our understanding of the way of life of the Paleoindians of Ohio – the native discoverers of America. Local amateur archaeologists discovered the site, and the late Olaf Prufer, then with Kent State University, conducted excavations there in the 1960s. In …
He wants to burn books on LGBTQ topics. He has just been elected president of the school board. / LGBTQ Nation
When the Spotsylvania County School Board in Virginia called for the removal of books with “sexually explicit” content from school libraries, two board members even suggested that the banned books be burned. One of them was just elected president – and the first thing he did was fire the superintendent. Related: GOP Governor Cracks Down …
National Youth Day 2022: Theme, planned activities for the National Youth Festival in honor of Swami Vivekananda
National Youth Day 2022 to be celebrated on January 12 across India | Photo credit: iStock Images Highlights National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 each year in honor of Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda. This year marks the 25th National Youth Day and will be celebrated with various activities over 5 days. The National …
These are the riskiest activities that put you at risk for COVID-19, study finds
New Delhi: Even though COVID cases continue to skyrocket across the world due to the new Omicron variant, a study has listed the activities most likely to expose anyone to viral infection. Commuting to work, using public transport and shopping in person are the top risky activities that would expose anyone to COVID-19, according to …
Reading books, listening to music doesn’t improve well-being, study finds
OXFORD, United Kingdom – Reading books, listening to music, and watching TV – what researchers call “mainstream media” – don’t help improve happiness and well-being as much as some think. This is the result of a new survey comparing the short-term benefits of consuming traditional media over newer platforms such as websites and social media. …
Revealing new memories of Lindsey Vonn, Carl Bernstein and Jami Attenberg
Looking for something good to read? USA TODAY Barbara vandenburgh Explore the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. All books go on sale Tuesday. 1. “I have come all this way to meet you: I am writing to myself at home” by Jami Attenberg (Ecco, documentary) What is it about : In this …
Ice skating and other fun activities to take place at Winterfest in Wildwood – WNCT
Ice skating and other fun activities will take place at Winterfest in Wildwood Video Exclusive 9OYS Look Inside The COVID Sequencing Lab at ECU Brody School of Medicine Video Debate continues over planning for cryptocurrency installation at ENC Video Onslow County officials say missing 6-year-old found under trailer near missing spot is safe Video Vidant …
Top Five: Books on the Global March to War
1. By the end of 1941, Britain was both the largest empire in the world and a nation struggling for its survival. He ruled over a quarter of the earth’s surface of the world; his navy controlled the most critical sea lanes. Yet the resources on which its people depended for a living and its …
ELF increases the number of pages of Arabic authors on Wikipedia and offers the list of the best books
ELF increases the number of pages of Arabic authors on Wikipedia and offers the list of the best books Muhammad Yusuf, Feature Writer Emirates Literature Foundation (ELF) initiative Kateb Maktub has spearheaded the campaign to increase the number of pages by Arabic authors on Wikipedia in Arabic and English, and reports a 516% growth in …
EU taxonomy: No greenwashing of activities harmful to the environment
The introduction of taxonomy is a great success for us Greens, forward-looking businesses and civil society forces who have been working on it for years. But the credibility of the taxonomy is crucial for its success. And fossil gas and nuclear power are neither ecologically or economically sustainable nor climate friendly sources of energy. Shortly …
Jaipur Literature Festival Postponed To March Due To Rise In Covid Cases
The 15th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), which was scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 1, is now postponed from March 5 to 14 due to the growing number of Covid cases, organizers announced on Friday. Around 250 authors, thinkers, politicians and popular culture icons from around the world are …
Rampart women’s volleyball coach Nikki Bloemen resigns
History links Less than a year after winning Rampart’s first women’s volleyball state championship in program history, coach Nikki Bloemen is retiring from the program. Bloemen will remain a teacher at the school, but her attention turns more to her family. She and her husband, Pat – the offensive coordinator for the …
‘A small number’ of Chicago schools open for ‘activities’ Friday amid negotiations, district says
A small number of Chicago schools remained open Friday despite district-wide closures amid negotiations between the district and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The Chicago Public School (CPS) system, while pushing for teachers to show up to school in person, canceled all classes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for some 340,000 students and locked teachers out …
What books should our leaders read … and why
An agile attorney general should anticipate online challenges. Van Badham QAnon and enabled dive into the den of conspiracy theories and find more than a few Mad Haters. An Ugly Truth: In the Battle for Facebook Dominance, by American journalists Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang, investigates the bad behavior of the largest social network in …
Black Authors’ Books Banned From Critical Race Theory
As the fight against critical race theory continues in American schools, black authors say their work is caught in the crossfire. Medalist Newbery Author Jerry Crafts Recount NBCBLK he was shocked to learn that several of his titles had been pulled from a school library in Katy, Texas. Critics, mostly from patrons and parents, claim …
Books by black authors are banned due to critical race theory
As the fight for critical race theory continues in American schools, black authors say their works are caught in the crossfire. Newbery Medal-winning author jerry craft Recount NBCBLK he was shocked to learn that several of his titles had been removed from a school library in Katy, Texas. Critics, mostly patrons and parents, claim that …
Beaverton-based website streamlines registration for kids’ camps and activities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Beaverton-based website is providing relief to local parents by simplifying the process of signing up for camps, sports and other programs for their children. Although we are not even a week away from the new year, some parents may already be thinking about spring and summer activities for their children. …
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Letters to the Editor – Filtration Rules, Banking, Polarized Politics, Books, Dan Reeves
Restore the original obstruction Re: “Senate to vote on filibuster rules – Schumer says body must push for ‘systemic democracy reforms’,” Tuesday’s article. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin will not change the obstruction for fear the Republicans will do the same if they regain control. Well, of course they will! But does anyone think …
Kangana Ranaut says Punjab is emerging as a hub of terrorist activity after PM Modi’s end-of-security incident
Kangana Ranaut on the PM’s security breach incident: Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is often seen speaking and writing in support of the BJP government led by Narendra Modi, commented on the incident which is seen as the prime minister’s major security flaw. She used her Instagram stories to describe the incident as “shameful” and “an …
Jones’ book on the rural-urban divide goes to Kyle Books
Posted on January 5, 2022 by Heloise Bois Agricultural researcher Anna Jones’ exploration of the divide between urban and rural issues has been picked up by Kyle Books. Agricultural researcher Anna Jones’ exploration of the divide between urban and rural issues has been picked up by Kyle Books. Publisher Joanna Copestick acquired the worldwide rights …
New Trier Finals canceled but in-person learning, activities unchanged despite COVID spike
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise among the student body, New Trier High School officials announced on Tuesday, January 4, the cancellation of final exams for all students. In an email to parents, NTHS Superintendent Dr. Paul Sally said the district has responded to concerns about school absences amid the peak of COVID-19. “We know …
Governor Reynolds expects legislative push amid library book debates
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she expects a push in the next legislative session to create more transparency for parents concerned about books available to public school students. “Parents need to know what books are in the library,” Reynolds told reporters at a forum hosted by the Iowa Capitol Press Association. “They need a …
Do you like Encanto? Read these 5 books on Latinx Magic Realism.
Speaking with Vital sensations Of the research process and the creative journey to Colombia, co-director Byron Howard explained, “Areas of heightened spirituality, places of magic that some people call Encantos, hence the name of our film. Howard continued, “These are all over Latin America, usually in areas of natural wonder. Our friends in Colombia have …
Greater Boston League votes to suspend all athletic activities for a week
You have 2 free items left this month. If one needed proof that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a problem, one need look no further than Monday’s decision by the Greater Boston League to temporarily suspend all sporting activities and events during one week. The league has announced that effective immediately, the eight member schools …
10 winter activities to add to your online calendar
When the snow hits the ground, your first thought might be to keep staying warm indoors where it’s warm. But don’t miss the joys of winter! Calendar – Calendar It’s January and there are so many fun activities you can take part in outdoors that can provide a rewarding start to your 2022. So put …
Pamplin Media Group – Schools urged to halt after-school activities as COVID surges
Health advisory recommends suspending practices or reinstating masks; warns of ‘serious threat’ to in-person learning As Oregon health and education agencies warn that the omicron variant of COVID-19 may have crippling effects on schools, the agencies have recommended a pause in after-school activities. In a school health advisory on Monday, January 3, the Oregon Department …
ANF recovered 9,558 kg of drugs; organized 167 awareness-raising activities in 2021
RAWALPINDI – The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan in its anti-narcotic strikes across the country recovered 9,558 kg of drugs, 27.784 kg of banned chemical and arrested 222 defendants over the past year. In addition, the force carried out 167 outreach activities to educate the masses against drugs. According to a spokesperson for ANF headquarters, the …
Comfortable books and fascinating pages to discover in January
Now that it’s the start of a new year, it’s a great time to start a new book, and with so many books coming out this month, picking one can be quite a task. To help you out, we’ve created this ultimate list of new releases to dive into in January. No matter what you …
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Three new books take inspiration from the animal world with stories highlighting creatures big and small
When it comes to that perennial and impossible to win debate club topic – cats versus dogs – stereotypes are hard to avoid. You know them: cats are impenetrable, independent, chaotic; while dogs are loyal, obsequious, gregarious. If dogs are man’s best friend, then cats are his moody and unstable roommate. I am not a …