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Senegal: UNESCO organises inter-generational dialogue on Gorée Island
15 july 2017 07:39:41
Dakar, Senegal (PANA)
- As part of its efforts to implement the project: "Emergency measures for the consolidation and protection of Gorée Island: Fighting coastal erosion implementation", within the framework of the World Heritage Convention, the UNESCO Dakar Office is organizing an inter-generational dialogue on Gorée Island, scheduled for Saturday.
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Russia: UNESCO, FIFA to enhance access for all to sport
15 july 2017 06:59:15
Kazan, Russia (PANA)
- FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura on Friday expressed FIFA's support to the priority policy themes that were identified by UNESCO, including access for all to sport, maximizing the contributions of sport to sustainable development and protecting the integrity of sport.
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Ghana: 'Bugging' of minister's office highlighted by media
15 july 2017 05:41:49
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
– The twists and turns in the story of the "bugging" of the office of the Minister of Lands and natural Resources dominated the media this week.
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©-Panapress-15 july 2017 05:41:49-thread Press Review (804words)
France: UNESCO, World Bank collaborate on Culture, Urban Development, Resilience
14 july 2017 05:45:19
Paris, France (PANA)
- The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, and Sameh Wahba, Director of the Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank, on Thursday signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, to reinvigorate the two institutions' joint commitment to advance sustainable development by investing in culture, urban development and resilience in an integrated manner.
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©-Panapress-14 july 2017 05:45:19-thread Economy (439words)
France: UNESCO moves to protect the right to education for refugees
12 july 2017 11:26:33
Paris, France (PANA)
- A new UNESCO working paper designed to provide an overview of the international legal framework protecting the right to education of refugees worldwide has been unveiled by the UN education agency.
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France: Sites in Angola, Eritrea, South Africa added to UNESCO's World Heritage List
09 july 2017 04:57:15
Paris, France (PANA)
- UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Saturday inscribed cultural sites in Angola, Eritrea and South Africa.
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©-Panapress-09 july 2017 04:57:15-thread Environment (504words)
US: Int'l confab on Regional Sea Level Changes, Costal Impacts takes place in New York
08 july 2017 11:37:27
New York, US (PANA)
- Worried that sea level change is already impacting coastal communities globally and will continue to do so, the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) is organizing a five-day international conference in New York, US, to address existing challenges in describing and predicting regional sea level changes, and in quantifying the intrinsic uncertainties.
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©-Panapress-08 july 2017 11:37:27-thread Environment (250words)
Ghana: Commissioning of oil ship, death of illegal miners, contaminated fuel played up in Ghana
08 july 2017 06:03:51
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
– The media in Ghana this week highlighted the commissioning of an oil ship, the death last Sunday of 22 illegal miners in a pit and the raging contaminated fuel saga.
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©-Panapress-08 july 2017 06:03:51-thread Press Review (457words)
Botswana: Botswana to pilot live parliamentary broadcast
04 july 2017 10:18:07
Gaborone, Botswana (PANA)
- The Speaker of Botswana's National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe, has announced that the country's parliamentary discussions will soon be broadcast live.
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©-Panapress-04 july 2017 10:18:07-thread Society (143words)
Ghana: Brouhaha over contaminated fuel, Eid celebrations highlighted in Ghana
01 july 2017 11:38:07
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
– A huge controversy over some five million litres of contaminated fuel and last Monday's Muslim Eid-ul-Fitr celebration were some of the stories that were highlighted by the Ghanaian media this week.
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©-Panapress-01 july 2017 11:38:07-thread Press Review (882words)
Switzerland: UNESCO launches book on protecting journalists, combating impunity
01 july 2017 06:13:45
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)
- "Although attacks on journalists continue unabated, there are examples of successful grassroots and global efforts to stem the tide," says a key message by Albana Shala, Chairperson of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), when she flagged off the IPDC's latest publication, titled "An Attack on One is an Attack on All: Successful Initiatives to Protect and Combat Impunity."
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©-Panapress-01 july 2017 06:13:45-thread Society (297words)
France: UNESCO to launch conferences on power of persuasion
30 june 2017 06:26:46
Paris, France (PANA)
- Determined to fulfill its mission through advocacy for peace and development and through the soft power of persuasion, UNESCO is organizing a series of thematic conferences within the framework of "UNESCO's Soft Power Today".
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©-Panapress-30 june 2017 06:26:46-thread Gender (356words)
US: 'UNESCO's #Unite4Heritage Campaign, a permanent exhibit at UN Headquarters'
30 june 2017 06:20:19
New York, US (PANA)
- From 28 June, 2017, the almost two million visitors that will visit the UN Headquarters in New York, US, in the next two years will have the chance to experience and interact with UNESCO's #Unite4Heritage campaign and gain exposure to the Organization's major areas of work.
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©-Panapress-30 june 2017 06:20:19-thread Culture (450words)
Switzerland: UNESCO convenes technical workshop on safety of journalists
30 june 2017 06:15:09
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA)
- Saying that successful reporting on the safety of journalists as part of tracking progress on Sustainable Development will depend upon the capacity, independence and integrity of monitoring processes in each country, the UN cultural organisation (UNESCO), in conjunction with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), has organised a technical workshop in Geneva, Switzerland.
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©-Panapress-30 june 2017 06:15:09-thread Society (490words)
Russia: Ministers move to make sports more ethical, inclusive and sustainable
29 june 2017 12:28:12
Kazan, Russia (PANA)
- Sports ministers and senior officials representing 100 UNESCO Member states will attend the 6th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sports (MINEPS VI), in Kazan, Russia, from 13 to 15 July 2017.
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©-Panapress-29 june 2017 12:28:12-thread Sports (200words)
France: Princess Dana Firas of Jordan named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
29 june 2017 12:21:56
Paris, France (PANA)
- The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, will designate Princess Dana Firas of Jordan as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in a ceremony at the Organization's Headquarters in Paris, France, later on Thursday.
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©-Panapress-29 june 2017 12:21:56-thread Society (213words)
Romania: UNESCO meeting on int'l convention against Doping in Sport opens in Romania
29 june 2017 08:26:09
Bucharest, Romania (PANA)
- The fourth Bureau meeting of the 5th session of the Conference of Parties to UNESCO's International Convention against Doping in Sport will be held in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday, 29 June, 2017.
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©-Panapress-29 june 2017 08:26:09-thread Sports (219words)
US: UNESCO seeking to make quality education for all a reality
29 june 2017 08:14:00
New York, US (PANA)
- The Steering Committee of the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-Education 2030 begins a two-day meeting in New York, US., seeking to provide a forum to coordinate global education efforts and guide action at country levels.
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©-Panapress-29 june 2017 08:14:00-thread Society (416words)
France: Migration crisis dominates proceedings at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize award
28 june 2017 15:38:08
Paris, France (PANA)
- Migration crisis took the centre stage at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize award ceremony on Tuesday at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, with speakers stressing the need to welcome refugees with respect for their dignity and humanity.
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©-Panapress-28 june 2017 15:38:08-thread Society (634words)
France: Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize to be awarded on Tuesday
27 june 2017 06:28:28
Paris, France (PANA)
- The International Jury of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize has decided to award the Prize to Mrs Giuseppina Nicolini, Mayor of Lampedusa (Italy), and to the non-governmental organization, SOS Méditerranée (France), for their work to save the lives of refugees and migrants, and to welcome them with dignity.
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©-Panapress-27 june 2017 06:28:28-thread Society (226words)
France: UNESCO-organized annual meeting on security management holds in France
26 june 2017 18:16:47
Paris, France (PANA)
- At the annual meeting of the UN Security Management Group (SMG), featuring seven heads of UN agencies and security focal points, in France, the UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, has underlined the need to continuously adapt security measures to the changing environment, saying the SMG members must engage in stronger Inter-Agency cooperation and information sharing.
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©-Panapress-26 june 2017 18:16:47-thread Society (228words)
Ghana: Supreme Court rulings played up in Ghana media
24 june 2017 05:47:58
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
– A series of landmark rulings by the Supreme Court and outdooring of a post-election report by the former ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) dominated the Ghana media this week.
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©-Panapress-24 june 2017 05:47:58-thread Press Review (1153words)
France: UNESCO Chairs in human rights, urban inclusion and migration meet in Paris
21 june 2017 15:33:05
Paris, France (PANA)
- A Meeting of UNESCO Chairs in human rights, urban inclusion and migration began on Wednesday at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
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©-Panapress-21 june 2017 15:33:05-thread Society (234words)
France: 'World poverty could be halved if all adults complete secondary education' - UNESCO
21 june 2017 15:21:47
Paris, France (PAN)
- "A new UNESCO policy paper shows that the global poverty rate could be more than halved if all adults completed secondary school. Yet, new data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) show persistently high out-of-school rates in many countries, making it likely that completion levels in education will remain well below that target for generations to come."
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©-Panapress-21 june 2017 15:21:47-thread Society (761words)
France: 'Shortfall in financial contributions crippling UNESCO'
21 june 2017 08:10:05
Paris, France (PANA)
- Worried by the huge financial crisis facing UNESCO, Director-General Irina Bokova has summoned her management team to a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the protracted critical financial situation faced by the Organization as a result of the current shortfall in cash flow, stemming from the non-payment of major contributors to the Organization.
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©-Panapress-21 june 2017 08:10:05-thread Economy (476words)
Gambia: Opposition party decries closure of Gambian daily
19 june 2017 18:05:03
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)
- Closure of Gambia's Daily Observer by the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has a bearing on some ulterior motive to stifle the newspaper, besides being an affront to press freedom in the country, the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) charged on Monday.
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©-Panapress-19 june 2017 18:05:03-thread Society (233words)
Nigeria: Arrest of kidnap kingpin makes headlines in Nigeria
17 june 2017 12:34:55
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA)
- The arrest of Mr. Chukwudi Onuamadike, known in crime circles as Evans, was the major story in Nigeria this week.
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France: UNESCO, Global Partnership for Education support countries to push Education 2030 agenda
16 june 2017 11:29:21
Paris, France (PANA)
- A newly-established joint programme between UNESCO and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) will support countries in maximizing Education Management and Information Systems (EMIS) to implement SDG 4 – Education 2030.
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©-Panapress-16 june 2017 11:29:21-thread Society (263words)
France: UNESCO adopts guidelines to protect artists, diversify cultural content on the internet
16 june 2017 11:16:07
Paris, France (PANA)
- Representatives from 144 countries, plus the European Union (EU), have approved a set of guidelines on contemporary culture in the digital environment to help countries ensure that artists and producers benefit fully and fairly from the information technologies' potential at the stages of creation, production and distribution.
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South Sudan: UNESCO Juba Office refurbish Aweil Women Multi-Purpose Learning Centre
16 june 2017 11:03:32
Juba, South Sudan (PANA)
- As part of its ongoing support to the national and state level Directorates of Alternative Education Systems (AES) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), and as its contribution to the effort being exerted to improve the literacy situation in South Sudan, the UNESCO Juba Office has refurbished the Aweil Women Multi-Purpose Learning Centre (AWMLC) at a cost of close to US$76,000.
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©-Panapress-16 june 2017 11:03:32-thread Society (671words)
Gambia: Tax officials shut down Observer newspaper operations over unpaid taxes
15 june 2017 12:44:53
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)
- The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has asked the Daily Observer newspaper, owned by former President Yahya Jammeh, to cease operations with immediate effect over unpaid taxes.
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©-Panapress-15 june 2017 12:44:53-thread Society (148words)
France: UNESCO, UN University organize conference on "The Human Face of Migration"
14 june 2017 12:28:29
Paris, France (PANA)
- Analysis of historical contexts, testimonies, experiences and lessons learned are to be featured during a joint UNESCO-United Nations University (UNU) conference on "The Human Face of Migration: Historical Perspectives, Testimonies and Policy Considerations", holding at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, on 15 June, 2017.
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Egypt: Rights group slams Egypt for blocking news sites in digital censorship
14 june 2017 05:32:21
Cairo, Egypt (PANA)
- The Egyptian authorities have shifted their onslaught against media freedom to the digital sphere, blocking access to more than 40 news sites without justification in recent weeks, in an attempt to eliminate the country's last remaining spaces for criticism and free expression, says Amnesty International.
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©-Panapress-14 june 2017 05:32:21-thread Society (743words)
Gambia: ARTICLE 19 seeks to re-establish trust between Journalists, Security forces
12 june 2017 13:51:58
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)
- "It is important to underscore the need to re-establish trust and professional working relationships between security forces and the media in The Gambia," the words of Fatou Jagne Senghore, Regional Director, Article 19 West and Central Africa, at the closing ceremony Monday of the training session for the second batch of members of the Gambian security forces on "freedom of expression and the safety of journalists".
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France: 144 Countries, EU set guidelines to protect, promote diversity of cultural expressions
10 june 2017 06:03:26
Paris, France (PANA)
- Representatives of countries that have ratified UNESCO's Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions will examine ways to apply the guiding principles of the Convention in the digital environment, at their biennial meeting in Paris, France, from 13 to 15 June.
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©-Panapress-10 june 2017 06:03:26-thread Culture (405words)
France: UNESCO meeting to designate new biosphere reserves
08 june 2017 15:55:40
Paris, France (PANA)
- Members of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme will designate new biosphere reserves when they hold their annual meeting at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, from 12 to 15 June.
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©-Panapress-08 june 2017 15:55:40-thread Environment (245words)
Gambia: EU envoy underlines press freedom in building democracy
05 june 2017 19:55:04
Banjul, Gambia (PANA)
- European Union (EU) Ambassador to The Gambia, Attilas Lajos, on Monday told members of the country's security forces that a free press is always essential to democracy, no matter how young or old it may be.
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©-Panapress-05 june 2017 19:55:04-thread Society (305words)
France: UNESCO moves to declare 2021-2030 "Int'l Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development"
26 may 2017 12:54:52
Paris, France (PANA)
- Stakeholders meeting at the UN Ocean Conference in New York, US, from 5-9 June, will be calling for 2021-2030 to be declared the International Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, according to a UNESCO press statement, received here Friday by PANA.
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Morocco: King Mohammed, UNESCO Chief celebrate Islamic culture as source of dialogue, peace
24 may 2017 15:29:16
Rabat, Morocco (PANA)
- The UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, and His Majesty, King Mohammed VI of Morocco, on Tuesday jointly visited the Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the world, within the framework of the national plan on the prevention of violent extremism through education and culture.
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©-Panapress-24 may 2017 15:29:16-thread Culture (398words)
Italy: UNESCO Chief supports UNICEF's agenda on protecting refugee, migrant children
23 may 2017 18:35:03
Taormina, Italy (PANA)
- On the eve of the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has expressed her support to the six-point agenda put forward by UNICEF in its new report: 'A Child is a Child: Protecting children on the move from violence, abuse and exploitation'.
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France: UNESCO's Africa Week to showcase Africa through cultural, artistic heritage
21 may 2017 14:36:19
Paris, France (PANA)
- On the occasion of Africa Day, celebrated every year on 25 May, the African Member States group at UNESCO is organizing an African Week, which will run from 22 to 24 May, 2017.
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Ghana: Controversial discharge of pro-government militia members reported in Ghana
20 may 2017 08:06:06
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
- The controversial discharge last Wednesday of eight members of a pro-government militia group that stormed an court in Ghana's second largest city, Kumasi, and freed 13 colleagues who are being tried for a violent action was one of the main stories reported in Ghana this week.
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©-Panapress-20 may 2017 08:06:06-thread Press Review (964words)
Kenya: UNESCO's Africa Week in Paris to focus on youth
17 may 2017 12:08:54
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA)
- Investing in the youth of Africa will be the theme of the 2017 edition of UNESCO's Africa Week, which will be held at the Organization's Headquarters in Paris, France, from 22 to 24 May.
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Egypt: African Women Journalists discuss role of women in media
08 may 2017 19:19:22
Cairo, Egypt (PANA)
- Female African media specialists have gathered in Cairo, Egypt, for a 12-day workshop discussing the role of women in "African Media Today".
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Nigeria: Sunday papers filled with release of more Chibok girls by Boko Haram
07 may 2017 08:47:26
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA)
- Sunday papers in Nigeria are awash with stories on the release, on Saturday, of 82 Chibok girls from the lot abducted on 14 April, 2014, by the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram.
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©-Panapress-07 may 2017 08:47:26-thread Press Review (734words)
Nigeria: President Buhari's health status dominates front pages in Nigeria
06 may 2017 09:25:45
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA)
- The health status of President Muhammadu Buhari since he returned from London in March on a vacation and medical check up dominated front pages in Nigeria this week.
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©-Panapress-06 may 2017 09:25:45-thread Press Review (1481words)
Ghana: May Day, World Press Freedom Day celebrations reported in Ghana
06 may 2017 08:06:03
Accra, Ghana (PANA)
– Two important international celebrations this week – Workers' Day (May Day) and the World Press Freedom Day – were highlighted by the Ghanaian media this week.
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©-Panapress-06 may 2017 08:06:03-thread Press Review (1050words)
Tunisia: Rights group urges Tunisian govt. not to harass, intimidate journalists
05 may 2017 15:53:01
Tunis, Tunisia (PANA)
- Amnesty International, a human rights group, on Friday urged the Tunisian authorities to end harassment of independent media.
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©-Panapress-05 may 2017 15:53:01-thread Society (295words)
South Africa: Amnesty International says press freedom threatened in Southern Africa
03 may 2017 15:36:24
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA)
- Persistent attacks against journalists and media owners are threatening press freedom and the growth of independent media across Southern Africa, human rights group Amnesty International (AI), said on Wedneday to mark the World Press Freedom Day.
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©-Panapress-03 may 2017 15:36:24-thread Society (686words)
US: UN urges leaders to defend objective, independent media
03 may 2017 06:27:32
New York, US (PANA)
– In a "post-truth" world with "fake news" on the rise, and media accountability and credibility falling under question, free, independent and professional journalism has never been more important, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
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Published by Laurie Pender on September 9, 2015
Cumberland County Board of Education
The Cumberland County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., in the Central Services Board Room, with the following board members present: James McLauchlin, Susan Williams, Donna Vann, Carrie Sutton, Greg West, Judy Musgrave, Rudy Tatum, Alicia Chisolm and Macky Hall. Others present were Superintendent Frank Till, Associate Superintendents Tim Kinlaw, Ricky Lopes, Allison Violette, Betty Musselwhite, Ron Phipps and Mary Black; Board Attorney David Phillips; media representative, Ft. Bragg representative, representatives of the principals association, district PTA representative, NCAEOP representatives and representatives of the CCATA.
The Board heard from four speakers during the Public Forum portion of the meeting:
Grace King
No recognitions tonight
Chairman James McLauchlin called for a motion to approve the CONSENT AGENDA.
Upon motion by Greg West, seconded by Susan Williams, the following CONSENT AGENDA items were approved unanimously by the Board:
a) CONSIDER Approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2015 Board Meeting
b) CONSIDER Release of Certain Students
c) CONSIDER Approval of Personnel, including Certified, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Classified, Child Nutrition, Bus Drivers, and Prime Time as recommended by the Personnel Committee
d) CONSIDER Approval of Leaves of Absence and Special Leaves of Absence Requests as recommended by the Personnel Committee
e) CONSIDER Administrative Recommendations as recommended by the Personnel Committee
f) CONSIDER Approval of 2015-2016 Traditional Calendar Revision as recommended by the Curriculum Committee
g) CONSIDER Approval of the 2015-2016 Title II Budget Proposal as recommended by the Curriculum Committee
h) CONSIDER Approval of Exercising of Option to Purchase 20 Acre Tract on Elliot Bridge Road as recommended by the Auxiliary Services Committee
i) CONSIDER Approval pf Granting a Temporary and Permanent Easement to Fayetteville Investment Partners, LLC by Lewis Chapel Middle School as recommended by the Auxiliary Services Committee
j) CONSIDER Approval of 2015-2016 Agreement between Division of Services for the Blind, NC Dept of Health & Human Services and CC Board of Education as recommended by the Student Services Committee
k) CONSIDER Approval of the 2015-2016 Budget Resolution as recommended by the Finance Committee
l) CONSIDER Approval of Policy 6530, as recommended by the Policy Committee (First reading)
m) CONSIDER Approval of Policies as recommended by the Policy Committee (Second Reading) (3220, 6410, 8510)
*** Personnel Committee report moved to the last item ***
4.01 CONSIDER Closed Session Pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss the qualification of a prospective public officer
Upon a motion by Greg West, seconded by Donna Vann, the board voted unanimously to go into CCLOSED SESSION at 6:45 pm
Upon a motion by Greg West, seconded by Alicia Chisolm, the board voted unanimously to come out of CLOSED SESSION at 7:15 pm.
Upon a motion by Greg West, seconded by Donna Vann, the following board members voted to approve Dr. Till's recommendation for Mr. Christian Qually to be named principal of South View Middle School: James McLauchlin, Susan Williams, Donna Vann, Carrie Sutton, Greg West, Rudy Tatum, Alicia Chisolm and Macky Hall. Judy Musgrave did not vote.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS – None
Superintendent's Update:
Dr. Till reminded everyone of the Opening Ceremony tomorrow morning at Gray's Creek High School.
Chairman's Update:
Dr. McLauchlin shared that we are looking forward to a great school year. He thanked everyone for attending tonight and invited them to return again next month.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Frank Till, Superintendent
Board Minutes: 8.11.15

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CBI Books Jignesh Shah In A 2003 Matter, Carries Out Searches
The Central Bureau of Investigation today registered a case against former MCX Managing Director Jignesh Shah, four former chairpersons of the Forward Market Commission and others for allegedly facilitating nationwide exchange status for MCX in 2003, officials said today.
Searches were carried out at the office of Shah and others in nine locations in Mumbai, Gwalior and Shimla, the officials added.
It is alleged that the accused had facilitated Multi Commodity of India Ltd. in getting nationwide multi-commodity exchange status even though it did not fulfil the stipulated criteria.
Besides Shah, the CBI has also booked four former chairmen of the Forward Market Commission (erstwhile government body now part of SEBI), Bishnu Khatua, Keval Ram, Anand Kumar Bhat and Rajeev Kumar Agarwal, who had held the post previously, they said. The then deputy MD of MCX Joseph Massey, the then deputy director, Market Commission, Vishal Nair, have also been named in the FIR, they said.
It is alleged that the FMC allowed MCX in getting status of multi commodity exchange for which the permission was given in 2003 even though it did not fulfil the criteria, they said. "Jignesh Shah and the FTIL illegally retained shares beyond permissible limit of 26 per cent, deriving wrongful gain of Rs 137 crore by selling 26 lakh excess shares at the rate of Rs 1032 per shares," a CBI official said.
Refuting the allegations, 63 Moons (the erstwhile Financial Technologies Ltd.) spokesperson said in a statement, "The search by the CBI today was in connection with the matter of permission granted to the MCX in 2003. We find this surprising because the permission was granted 15 years ago when the country did not have a pan-India commodity exchange." He said the permission to set up nationwide commodity exchange was not only granted to the MCX but was also granted to three other entities – NCDEX, NMCE and N-BOT. Thereafter, 63 Moons (then known as FTIL) took MCX to the level of being the Number 1 commodity exchange in India and Number 3 in the world."
The spokesperson said the company has already been forced to exit MCX in 2014 and all the documents related to the permission are obviously with the MCX.
"Despite this, the search is being conducted on us and our chairman emeritus (Jignesh Shah)," he said.
He claimed that during the searches at Shah's residence this morning, CBI did not find any single incriminating material and/or document.
"The agencies are being misled by vested interests and trying to divert the attention from the truth getting established and prejudice the minds of investigating agencies and ongoing judicial matters. However, we have full faith in the judiciary and continue to believe that ultimately truth shall prevail,'' the 63 Moons statement added.


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It is always a moment of pride for me being a Bhutanese citizen when my country and my leaders are conferred with awards and accolades. While Bhutan is known worldwide mostly because of the developmental approach embracing sustainability in name of Gross National Happiness which have four pillars, Good governance, Sustainable socio-economic development, Preservation and promotion of culture, and Environmental Conservation, it is the progress in the fourth pillar that is often recognized and praised by the outside world. No doubt, Bhutan maintained centuries of self-imposed isolation with modern development commencing only in the 1960s when the first five-year plan was launched, so the Bhutanese younger generations have always inherited pristine and rich forest cover which are not infiltered for modern developmental greeds. Our successive kings have been so wise that when the country finally embraced modern development, a middle path approach was followed and natural resources are never compromised for the future generations.
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Pioneered by the Great Fourth, His majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, environmental conservation is taken very seriously in Bhutan with an entire article in the Constitution of Kingdom of Bhutan dedicated to environmental conservation, mandating 60% of the country to be kept under forests cover for all the time to come. Needless to say the awards won by His Majesty the Fourth King for he was a Champion of Environmental Conservation in Bhutan but in 2016, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchen Dasho Tshering Tobgay was amongst one of the honorary laureates of the prestigious German Sustainability Award for promoting sustainability in Bhutan, indicating that Bhutanese political leaders are following the steps taken by our Monarchs in maintaining environmental sustainability.
Fast forward, it is 2018 and yet again Bhutan perched on the top to receive the Earth Award at a ceremony in ITB (International Tourism Bourse) in Berlin, Germany. The award was received by the Tourism Council of Bhutan as the award was initiated to recognize and appreciate sustainable tourist destinations. While Bhutan being a green destination is because of the government's commitment towards environmental conservation, yet again, it is the far-sighted visions of our great Monarchs who introduced High-value Low-volume tourism policy to provide quality services to the guests and reduce negative impacts of tourism influx, that has enabled a sustainable and well-regulated flow of tourists visiting Bhutan. Bhutanese are lucky to have visionary monarchs, who not only ease the lives of our people today but also ensures a safe and secure place for the future generations.
Our local efforts might be small at the global scale, but its impact on our living population is large. We should be humbled with the accolades and awards given by the world for the little efforts that we put but should be proud that it is reaching strong message to wider global scale. The awards also remind ourselves to be mindful of what we are actually planning and doing because, during each award session, our leaders give a lot of emphasis on what we are doing in the forefront of conservation and sustainability. For a small nation with even smaller population, a well-planned development can have a lasting impact than taking blind shorter steps to obtain easy recognition and early benefit for obtaining political mileage. In the next half-century, it will be even more proud for our children to have few naturally flowing rivers without being dammed, protected areas well secured without roads crisscrossing multiple times, rural settings undisturbed but well furnished with basic amenities, towns well-built with a perfect blend of traditional and innovative designs, our roads meandering through the green woods without scars of degradation, and most importantly the generation than be benefited immensely from the tourists who visit Bhutan with genuine sense of belief that Happiness is a Place. It will be a beautiful prize for our future leaders and citizens that we are yet to come.


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Jim McElwain's image is nearly impossible to miss anywhere Florida's program is mentioned, but prominence on the sideline will have to wait one more game.
The Gators face East Carolina on Saturday with interim head coach/defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin finishing the season in the Birmingham Bowl before handing over the reigns to the program's man of the future.
While McElwain fills out his staff and focuses on recruiting after being hired away from Colorado State on Dec. 4, Durkin, who took over for Will Muschamp, has the unenviable task of guiding the Gators (6-5) through a 60-minute swan song after McElwain elected to hire Mississippi State's Geoff Collins to replace him as defensive coordinator.
East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill was in a similar situation as a lame-duck boss in 2009 at Texas Tech while filling in for Mike Leach.
"That's one of the hardest positions to be in, and I was in that position at Texas Tech at the Alamo Bowl," McNeill said.
Just as unenviable might be facing East Carolina's offense. The Pirates (8-4) ranked fifth in the FBS with 532.8 yards per game and tied for 14th with an average of 37.2 points. Their passing game was second with 367.3 yards per game.
And they didn't simply pile up numbers in the American Athletic Conference.
In three consecutive matchups with Power 5 conference programs South Carolina, Virginia Tech and North Carolina from Sept. 6-20, East Carolina averaged 581.3 yards and 40.3 points. It lost 33-23 at then-No. 21 South Carolina before a 28-21 win at then-No. 17 Virginia Tech and a 70-41 home blowout of North Carolina.
Florida suffered a 23-20 overtime home loss to South Carolina on Nov. 15 for the teams' only common opponent.
"Our guys know the challenge we have ahead of us," Durkin said. "Everyone keeps mentioning all the stats and numbers, which are very impressive and eye opening. The most important thing to me, when you turn on the film, is that they have a group of guys who play the game the right way.
"They play really hard and with great energy. They have great enthusiasm, and you can tell they take great pride in what is going on."
East Carolina's Shane Carden had the second-most passing yards in the nation with 4,309 while throwing 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Justin Hardy, a third-team All-American, has been the main offensive weapon with 110 catches for 1,334 yards and nine TDs, and he will face a tough matchup with Florida cornerback and second-team All-American Vernon Hargreaves III.
Florida's strengths certainly lie on the defensive side of the ball, where it's held opponents to 21.2 points per game while ranking ninth in the FBS with 311.0 yards allowed per game and sixth with 5.7 yards allowed per touch.
"(Durkin has) been in it and been at some top places and done a great job on defense," said McNeill, whose team concluded the regular season with a 32-30 home loss to Central Florida.
Offensively, the Gators failed to crack 300 yards in five games. They ranked 11th in the SEC in total offense (370.2), and their 12th-ranked passing attack (180.7) never built any momentum in league play.
Outside of the SEC, however, Florida managed 542.5 yards of offense in blowout wins over Eastern Michigan and Eastern Kentucky, its two nonconference games aside from a 24-19 season-ending loss to then-No. 1 Florida State.
That game featured offensive struggles similar to those that contributed to Muschamp losing his job with the Gators totaling 282 yards. Freshman Treon Harris was 13 of 32 for 169 yards, a TD and two INTs.
Harris' status for the bowl game remains unchanged despite facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Harris was stopped by campus police Dec. 13 for speeding near the stadium. Two other Florida players, freshmen defensive backs Jalen Tabor and J.C. Jackson, were in the car.
According to police, an odor of marijuana emanated from the car and two plastic bags were found that appeared to hold a small amount of marijuana. Because the vehicle did not belong to Harris, Tabor or Jackson, police did not charge any of them with possession.
"We are aware of the incident and are dealing with it internally," team spokesman Steve McClain said.
Harris' continued development, among others, under the watchful eye of the offensive-minded McElwain figures to be a point of emphasis as a new leaf is turned in the program.
"Change is always a difficult thing, but it is a part of life - not just football, but a part of life," Durkin said. "Our guys are going through the process and responding well to it. I told the team that life does not stop for anyone. You have to keep going, and our guys understand that. ... They are going to be ready to go."
Florida didn't make a bowl a season ago but has won four of its last five. East Carolina has dropped four of its last five.
The Gators won the only previous meeting 24-17 in 1983.


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I have seriously been slacking in reporting the books that I've been reading. For some reason, it just hasn't been very high on my priority list. Well I'm here now to tell you about the last 4 books that I have had the opportunity to read. I think there were more before these that I didn't write about, but those will have to wait.
This novel was recommended to me by Amazon.com based on my previous reading history. All I knew before I started reading was that it was supposed to be about 4 women that start off on a road trip while being complete strangers. Upon reading, I realized that it was unlike any book I had read before. The 4 women that were involved in the road trip are all very different characters and age groups (1 young girl in her 20's, 2 middle aged women, and an elderly woman) with vastly different backgrounds and experience. The story follows them on their trip and exhibits their growths as individuals along the way. The women at the end of the book may be the same physically as those in the beginning but are stronger in more ways than one. There were a few twists along the way that kept the book exciting and deterred it from becoming a drab novel. For a lesser known novel, I was pleasantly surprised at what it had to offer.
This story surprised me as well, but not for the reasons you might think. I was quite disappointed in this "single". I used my one free monthly pass via amazon to borrow this to read. Only upon getting the digital version did I realize that the "single" was only 20 or so pages. It was a short story more than anything and I was under the impression that it was a novel. Alas, it was an enjoyable and quick read that was relate-able at some points as all women somewhere in their lives deal with the struggles of unwanted body hair.
My darling friend, Nicole, mailed this book to me nearly a year ago. She had accidentally purchased two copies while shopping online and decided to pass on the extra to me. When I first read the synopsis, I was only half paying attention. I didn't think I would actually like the book and put it down pretty low on my reading list.
I picked it up recently and reread the back of the book to see if it was something I felt like I should give a shot. The essential plot is as follows:
A woman who has spent her entire life as a novelist is falling ill. Her time remaining on this planet is limited so she is desperate to tell her story of her past. Over her lifetime, and throughout the hundreds of interviews she has given, she has never released the true version of her history and has guarded it closely. Little did anyone know that her past is a complicated and damaged one in which many hidden skeletons lie. She recruits an amateur biographer to write her story and finds that the two have more in common than initially believed.
The book was really surprising and had many twists and turns that I didn't expect. Right when I thought I was a step ahead of the novel and could anticipate the next portion, the author threw a curve ball. As for the writing style, it was very eloquent. When I read the author's short biography it mentioned that she specializes in 18th century literature and it is plainly evident as you read the text.
I did find that after the initial 100-150 pages the novel slowed way down for another 100 or so pages. But if you trudge your way through those slow parts, you're in for a surprise at the end.
During the summer break between Sophomore and Junior year in high school we were given a recommended reading list for summer. We were allowed to go to the campus library and check out any of the books that were on said list. The Color Purple was on the list and I even checked it out with the intention of reading it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to read it as I busied myself with other novels such as The Grapes of Wrath, and The Jungle. But now that I have gotten the opportunity to sit down and read the book, I'm ashamed and disappointed that I hadn't read it earlier.
The novel is written in letter format. It follows a black girl (and soon a woman) through her life struggles as she is raped, forced into marriage, is separated from her sister. Although the first half of the book was difficult and thoroughly depressing it was inspiring to see how her life and the lives around her change overtime. As with the book The Long Way Home, this is a story about growth and individual change. It is a classic novel that deserves to be read.


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NOCN's Independent Living is aimed at learners working at Entry Level, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities, who want to develop a range of personal and interpersonal skills.
The qualifications aim to prepare young people for living and working in the community as well as offer them the same opportunities as others to access appropriate and relevent education.
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To go along with the previously released teaser poster you see to the right HBO has gone and thrown together a nice little video of several "True Blood" characters balling their eyes out. I guess they really couldn't wait for Season 5, huh? That video can be found by scrolling on down below or heading to our videos section.
Also below you'll find the latest entry in the 'fan made' series of promo posters for Season 5. This new one-sheet 'Bleeds the Fifth.' Well... with blood! Seriously though.. just scroll on down below to tap that.
Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders and government officials around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out
Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Alexander Skarsgard, Deborah Ann Woll, Camilla Luddington (below), Janina Gavankar, Jacob Hopkins, Carolyn Hennesy, Christopher Meloni, Scott Foley, Peter Mensah, Christopher Heyerdahl, Lucy Griffiths, Dale Dickey, Louis Herthum, Valentina Cervi and Kelly Overton are all set to return to Bon Temps starting Sunday June 10th, only on HBO!
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Friends, we have body, spirit and soul. You know what is our body, but do you know what is spirit and soul? No?
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And our soul, is our heart...where feelings belong to!
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And what about sadness, loneliness, feeling down, fear, doubts... Can you touch these things? No! So, these are spirit, and for us to overcome it, we have to be spirit as well.
Do you know when you have to make them hard decisions??? When you feel so lost, without idea of what to do?
We are going to tell you the secret of how to make the right decisions!!!
When you have to take a decision, do not use your soul (heart) but your spirit (reason)... for example, you are in the 21 Days, and your heart tells you that is sooo hard and you feel so bored that if you go and watch 10min of TV, there is no problem...!! But, your spirit (reason) tells you that you want and you need the Spirit of God, so you have to keep strong in your fasting... Which one should you listen to?
Your spirit isn't it friends? I think so as well!
So, for us to be Spirit, we have to be born of the Spirit of God! And we will be strong to say no to lies, doubts, swearing, fighting, rudeness, disobedience, and so on...
So, for us to be Spirit, we have to be born of the Spirit of God! And we will be strong to say no to lies, doubts, swearing, fighting, rudeness, disobedience, and so on...
"For whatever is born of God (is spirit) overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1John 5.4
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The New Zealand Rugby Union says it wants to see a new Domestic Competition structure in place no later than 2011.
The new structure will comprise a 10-team Premier Division, a Division One competition and a Heartland Championship.
It announced the decision on Saturday at a Provincial Union and Franchise workshop in Wellington.
The NZRU Board says the structure is subject to the development of a Division One competition that is meaningful, sustainable, attractive and aspirational.
The Board has also resolved to adopt the competition principles worked out last month.
The key principles are that the competitions must: include Super rugby players; have a stand-alone window of ten to twelve weeks; feature a full round-robin and playoffs; have promotion-relegation; guarantee four or five home games per team; and be concluded by the end of October.
The NZRU CEO, Steve Tew, says the union will be moving as fast as it can to ensure certainty around teams and competitions, and it is possible these competitions could be implemented as soon as next year.


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ENARADA, Mysuru, April 16, 2016
A soft toy is playing mother to a baby baboon at the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru.
The zoo has two female and male baboons. With few minutes of its birth on April 4, this baby baboon (in picture) was rejected by its mother and refused to feed him.
The staff member of Mysuru Zoo holds baby baboon. The baby is playing with the toy thinking that it is his mother. Photo by Narayan Yadav.
Immediately springing into action, the zoo authorities decided to personally rear it for another two months. According to the zoo veterinarians, they decided to gift a toy to baby baboon and the baby is playing with the toy thinking that it is his mother.
Currently, the baby baboon is so attached to the toy that it often hugs it and wants to spend a lot of time with it.
The staff members are also taking all the possible care for the baboon and feeding it once in two hours. A couple of months ago, another female baboon had rejected its young one initially and later accepted it.


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Dirty Street Riding - Cardiff, March 06
I felt a lot colder this time last year. Waiting for the bus to take me from Paul and Janet's to my interview at BAS HQ, I wondered how I'd cope with Halley if I felt this bad in Cambridge. As I was settling in South Wales I didn't 'need' the BAS job, so entered the room relaxed and honest. A week later a letter said I had missed the mark for the second time. I didn't bother phoning for feedback, as whatever BAS wanted, I clearly didn't have. Or so I thought. Six weeks on I was executing 'Plan B', attending interviews to carry on up the corporate ladder, when an email came out of the blue: BAS had a vacancy and did I want it? Feeling a little anxious about an unknown future, but massive excitement, I jumped.


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Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Popular singer Alka Yagnik will soon be seen on TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai", and she says she is nervous about her acting stint as it is "out of her comfort zone".
The focus of the Star Plus show will soon turn on the wedding sequence. The makers will shoot for a sangeet sequence of Naksh (played by Rishi Dev) and Keerti played by (Mohena Singh). As part of the ceremony, there will be a live performance by Yagnik, who will be seen as a celebrity guest in the show.
"I am both excited and nervous. Singing is fine, but acting is something I haven't done before. It is out of my comfort zone… So let us see how it turns out," Yagnik told IANS via social media.
Yagnik sung the original title song of "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai".
The shooting will be held on Monday in Film City here.
I'm closest to my pet dogs, says Param Singh
After wrapping up shooting of TV show "'Ghulaam", actor Param Singh is enjoying a break with his family and pet dogs. He says spending quality time with his pet dogs acts like a stress buster.
Param has three pugs.
"All the three are different individuals. They are (like) my kids and are closest to me. They give us unconditional love. It's wonderful to have them around the house," Param said in a statement.
"The best thing about dogs is that irrespective of what mood you are in, they are always there to welcome you. They are stress busters," he added.
The actor went on to say that he is enjoying his "quality time with them".
Param played the lead role of Rangeela in Life OK show "Ghulaam".
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Once upon a time, according to Lt. Randy Wilkinson, 75 percent to 80 percent of the calls answered by Washington County Sheriff's deputies came from locations near Hagerstown.
Now, not only are the number of calls to the sheriff's department rising, they're "spreading out," Wilkinson said.
"At least once a week, I get a call from someone out in the county who wants to know, 'Why did it take a police officer 25 to 35 minutes to get here?'" said Wilkinson, patrol commander for the sheriff's department.
The patrol division responded to 48,520 calls in 2004, nearly 4,000 more than the year before - and an increase of more than 12,000 from the number of calls received in 2000.


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Overtime Ireland NFL Podcast
OTIPodcast #229 - TJ HernandezNovember 16, 2016 Overtime Ireland
Colm(@thecolmkelly) & Doug(@DMooreNFL) are joined by @4for4football Associate Editor TJ Hernandez (@TJHernandez) to talk Week 11 matchups. As always, thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy and please continue to spread the word of OTI. Follow @overtimeireland on Twitter.


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Winter Dreams: A Holiday Tour of Homes Accepting Nominations
The St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce is once again offering the public a chance to view homes decorated for Christmas during its Winter Dreams: A Holiday Tour of Homes. Last year's event was a huge success with over 160 individuals touring 5 beautiful homes.
Currently, the Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2018 Tour of Homes. If you are someone that has a home with extra charm and character during the Holiday Season or you know someone that would be a great addition to our tour we ask that you complete the nomination form below.
This year's event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and tickets will be available starting December 1 for purchase on the Chamber's website and at the Chamber office. For those that purchase tickets, packet pick up with a tour guide/map and goodies will be at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church.
This year's Winter Dreams event sponsor is Plus One Professionals. If you would like more information about the event or how to sponsor contact the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce at 419-300-4611 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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UK Feminista Summer School
July 25, 2010, 8:17 pm
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Filed under: group admin, Uncategorized
Two of us are going to the UK Feminista Summer School this weekend. It's already been covered in The Guardian here.
The "How to run a feminist group" workshop sounds particularly relevant to us at the moment!
All very exciting 🙂
Next Meeting
July 19, 2010, 9:54 pm
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Filed under: meet-ups
Our next meeting will be at Hale's Bar on Thursday 5th August, from 7.30pm. We welcome anyone who is interested in supporting feminism. Get in touch if you'd like to attend.


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I dyed some Finn today and I can't wait to spin it.
I spun up the Finn that I dyed last week, and I'll add them all to the shop as soon as I get my computer back.
We've had the most glorious weather today...sunny, cool but not cold, breezy but not windy, just right. I'm glad I have portable spinning wheels and a comfy porch!


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Collen Warner traded to Houston/
In what is likely an attempt to free up some cap space and a roster slot, Toronto FC shipped the 27 year old American Midfielder to Houston in exchange for a second round pick in the 2017 SuperDraft.
Warner made 44 appearances for Toronto FC netting two goals. Houston is Warner's fourth MLS club.


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After Mandira Bedi, now Bengali beauty Bipasha Basu has gone topless for the 5th anniversary issue of popular magazine Maxim.
Bips celebrates her 32nd birthday today. She looks svelte and sexy in the January cover of the magazine. Infact I doubt if that's her? Cover reads "Bipasha Basu Super, Stunner, Hotter than ever."
The hottie had hit the headlines on Youtube in June last year, when her topless ad with Vivek Oberoi appeared on the website. The ad for 'New York Lotto' was shot in the 1999 and was never released.
It is believed that the advertisement was shot when Bipasha was 21 and Vivek oberoi, about 23. Bipasha had done this ad when she was modelling for Ford Modelling Agency in New York. It was done as an international assignment and was meant for the international market.
Video of Bipasha Basu topless and Vivek Oberoi in New York Lotto ad.


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Motive sought in Kansas shooting spree
Authorities are working to piece together the motives of a gunman who killed three people and wounded 14 others during a shooting rampage in Kansas. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Police are still trying to establish what triggered yesterday's deadly shooting spree in Harvey County, Kansas. They say the attacker fired from his vehicle as he drove through two cities... ending up at Excel Industries in Hesston where he worked...and where he opened fire again. (SOUNDBITE) (English) HARVEY COUNTY SHERIFF T. WALTON, SAYING: "Four are deceased including the shooter. So we have a total of 18 victims involved." Jesus Fierros is one of the victims, who was working inside the plant: (SOUNDBITE) (English) JESUS FIERROS, SAYING: "I just knew I had to get out of there, like, we were there and we heard gunshots and people were just running saying that somebody was shooting and saying that I felt I got hit in the leg. That's when I turned and started running." Excel Industries CEO Paul Mullet says he is deeply saddened by the tragedy: (SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENT AND CEO OF EXCEL INDUSTRIES, PAUL MULLET SAYING: "And our heart goes out to all of our employees, all of the families who's loved ones got injured or killed. We're going to do what we can to take care of them and bring them through this tragedy." The gunman died in a shootout with a police officer near the building's paint room. Investigators are now trying to establish his motives.


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Divergent is one movie to look forward to in 2014. Based on the nr 1 Bestseller by Veronica Roth and now turned into a major montion picture by Summit Film. Here's the plot.
"DIVERGENT is set in a futuristic world where society has been divided into five factions. As each person approaches adulthood, he or she must choose a faction and commit to it for the rest of their life. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) chooses Dauntless—the daring risk-takers who pursue bravery above all else. During the Dauntless initiation, Tris completes death -defying stunts and faces her inmost fears in spectacular simulations. When she discovers she is a Divergent, someone who will never be able to fit into just one faction, she is warned that she must conceal this secret or risk her life. As Tris uncovers a looming war which threatens her family and the life of the mysterious Dauntless leader whom she has come to love, Tris must face her greatest test yet—deciding whether revealing she is a Divergent will save her world—or destroy it."
And in case you have missed it. The trailer.
Divergent will be in cinemas March 2014 and stars Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Cortney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Tony Goldwyn, Ashley Judd, Ansel Elgort, Mekhi Phifer, Ben Lamb, Ben Lloyd-huges, Christian Madsen, Amy Newbold, Kate Winslet


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Located 25 km from Gulf Shores, Florencia 708 offers accommodation in Perdido Key. Guests benefit from balcony and an outdoor pool. There is a dining area and a kitchen equipped with dishwasher. A flat-screen TV is featured. There is a private bathroom with a bath. Pensacola Beach is 31 km from Florencia 708, while Pensacola is 30 km from the property....Read more
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Apartment in Moncofar Beach, quiet
Apartment in Moncofar Beach, quiet
The space
Stone beach, only sand into the water, quiet and family. Apartment with big terrace of 24 meters east, about 100 meters from the beach.
Only one bedroom, it has a double bed, single bed and also has cot by the bed. It also has a sofa bed. It has 72 meters, ie, is large. Third floor with lift and all amenities, microwave, washing machine, fans. And accessories for baby, high chair. And boy toys. About 500 meters swimming complex with water slides Monmar.
Shopping area a couple of blocks away, where you can buy everything you need, plus you can walk to the village, Mercadona (supermarket popular prices) about 15 minutes walk .. very near playgrounds, slides complex web monmar see and center.
La Vall de uxo 8 kms to the longest navigable underground caves of Europe. See web.
Beach nearby.
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Luminos is the key brand of the Blinds Syndicate. Established in 1996, the Blinds Syndicate started as an experiment in syndicate buying and has grown into a company that sells blinds all over South Africa and in surrounding countries.
Situated north of Durban in Verulam the Blinds Syndicate employs more than 70 people, a huge jump from the original staff complement of seven, a clear indication of the steady growth that the company has experienced over the years.
Our Vision is to be a world class supplier of window coverings (blinds) and allied products.
The Blinds Syndicate is passionate about producing customised blinds that are of the highest quality and workmanship. Attention to detail and superior service give consumers peace of mind. The company also stays on-trend through its constant monitoring of local and international trends in the blinds market and is often first-to-market with innovative and new types of blinds.
Under the Luminos brand, the Blinds Syndicate offers a wide range of blinds to suit different window coverings.
1Lumi Blinds
The Lumi range of blinds captures the latest in both design trends and innovation in blind design to offer you a superior blind for your home. High quality fabrics coupled with sleek design and finishes are signatures of the Lumi range.
2Panel Blinds
For those wishing to have the stylishness of panel blinds, but who do not wish to have the panels separated Luminos has developed its own premium panel range. The panels of 250mm width are 'joined' vertically using our own range of 50mm Basswood slatting, thus giving the blind a fresh, contemporary and very modern look.
3Roller Blinds
Roller blinds offer a simple and stylish solution to any homeowner. The wide range of designs, textures and material types available ensure that they complement and enhance the décor in your home. Different areas of the home may require different types of materials, such as block-out materials for a bedroom, which give complete privacy and full protection from the sun at the same time.
4Panel Vertical Blinds
Luminos is excited and proud to be the first to market with this unique range of blinds, which combines the elegance of panel blinds with the practicality of vertical blinds.
5Venetian Blinds
Venetian blinds are very versatile, providing the homeowner with the ability to control privacy in the home whilst allowing natural daylight to filter into a room according to your preferred level of lighting. Venetian blinds are both simple and easy to use and add a contemporary feel to any room, whilst giving a window a sleek and stylish finish.
6Roman Blinds
Roman blinds add a classy and graceful finish to any room, combining the sumptuous feel of materials with contemporary design. The soft folds of Roman blinds combined with a functional operating system are the perfect solution for any window covering and are guaranteed to enhance your choice of décor.
7Bamboo Blinds
Not only do bamboo and woven-wood blinds create a warm atmosphere in any room, they are also an eco-friendly choice for the environmentally aware homeowner, as bamboo and woven-wood are a recognised renewable source. With their very natural appearance bamboo and woven-wood blinds create a calming atmosphere and softly diffuse light from outside.
8Vertical Blinds
Luminos standard vertical blinds are the perfect solution for the homeowner looking for a stylish and decorative, yet affordable window covering. Vertical blinds remain one of the most popular styles of window dressing.
Luminos blinds can be operated using a motorised system from a wall switch, remote control or programmed control system, which may be integrated seamlessly with a home automation system. Luminos is proud to offer this option in association with Somfy, a world-leader in such systems.
Within these ranges a wide variety of fabrics, materials, finishes and lengths are available.
In recognition of the quality blinds that we produce the Blinds Syndicate has won various awards:
2009 Most Productive Manufacturer (SMME sector) in KwaZulu Natal. Awarded by…
2009 Awarded 2nd place for…
Achieving these awards are clear indications that the interventions and upliftment programmes that The Blinds Syndicate has implemented are succeeding.
For The Blinds Syndicate the training of both staff and and Luminos distributors is a priority. Consumers today expect to deal with people who are knowledgeable and who can interpret their needs well. The Blinds Syndicate has developed two specialised training programmes; one for Blinds Fitters and another for Blinds Sales People to ensure they are well equipped to provide expert services
Training of staff and and Luminos distributors is a priority with The Blinds Syndicate. Consumers today expect to deal with people who are knowledgeable and who can interpret their needs well. A specialised training programme has been developed for Blind Fitters and another for Blinds Sales People so that they are well equipped to provide expert services.
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This ethereal outfit comes from FINESMITH.
Called Shape of My Heart, I'm wearing the dress, shoulder pieces,
veil, and both sets of wings.
I paired Finesmith's Truth earrings and bracelet
to give my mermaid the perfect jewelry
to accompany her heart song.
Finesmith always comes up with such original and unique items!
Love this!!
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FINESMITH shape of my heart dress, shoulder pieces, veil, both wings (left and right)
FINESMITH TRUTH EARRINGS and BRACELET
*ARGRACE* Saki - Black (resize)
<3 Bound Wine Ribbon - Foot Heartistic - for slink high feet
MG - Eyelashes - Groomed - Medium - B from Maxi Gossamer
-Glam Affair - Cassia America - Sea Nymph - H
IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Dark Green
[mock] Raven Eyeliner Only {black}
Cerise Wet Lip Tattoo by Atia's
SERENADE SL Backgrounds - Aquatic 02
*PosESioN* Extreme Fairy 5 Mirror
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Batwoman Rebirth – Batwoman gets her own ongoing series and it starts here with her own retelling of her origin
Sam Wilson Captain America #19 – Rage is on trial and even with testimony that would prove his innocence, he is still found guilty. This is not well for the city.
Nightwing #15 – Dick's ass is awesome! And he dates a Defacer aka Shawn Tsang.
Spider-Man #13 – Miles and Spider-Gwen get even closer together in this issue in an alternate reality.
The Clone Conspiracy #5 – Everything is wrapped up in a nice little package at the end of this mini-series. No it's not, that was sarcasm. So many loose ends on this series that will leave it wide open for Ben Reilly to return to the Spider-Verse.
Superman #17 – It almost felt like a filler issue, but there will be later repercussions with the surrounding farmlands of the Kent farm with this issue.
Venom #4 – Lee Price is the current host for the Venom symbiote and he's not the nicest of guys. He's not the most likable of guys either. He takes on the Scorpion in this issue in the hopes to please the Black Cat.
What's you comic load look like this week?


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Offering our guests superior level amenities in a premier Gulf front condominium complex, The Colonnades offers a beach vacation experience second to none. Located 0.8 Miles east of Hwy. 59 in Gulf Shores, this statuesque property is in an ideal location for easy access to top area restaurants, shops and attractions. This spacious 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bathroom unit features magnificent views through the floor to ceiling windows and from the large, private balconies.The master suite features a luxurious bath with jetted tub and separate steam shower and amazing views overlooking the beach. Guests will love the uniquely designed pool with retractable roof and walls, allowing year-round use, as well as the sauna, fitness room and boardwalk. The upgraded kitchen features a gas range for the ultimate culinary experience.
This condo does not allow monthly reservations November 1 - March 15.
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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Mar 3:
Eminent Odissi dancer Sharmila Mukerjee will be conferred with the prestigious Mahari Award for 2016 in the two-day Guru Pankaj Utsav held on March 18 in Odisha capital.
Sharmila Mukerjee, a noted danseuse, researcher and choreographer, currently based in Bengaluru, runs the Sanjali Centre for Odissi Dance there.
Mukerjee, has performed at major dance festivals across the globe and has been trained by maestros such as Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Sanjukta Panigrahy.
The award, instituted by Guru Pankaj Charan Odissi Research Foundation, is given to a dancer of national and international repute and carries a cash award of Rs 50,000, a citation and a memento.
The award will be conferred on Mukerjee at the 22nd edition of Guru Pankaj Utsav, as informed by Sarat Das, Director-cum-Secretary of the foundation at a press meet yesterday.


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Each year, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Building's (SPAB) Philip Webb Award encourages and celebrates new design in the context of historic buildings.
This year, the first prize (£1000) went to Marta Ascenso of the Mackintosh School of Architecture (Glasgow School of Art) for her scheme to breathe new life into the abandoned hill town of Craco in Basilicata, southern Italy, re-animating it for both visitors and local people.
Alanah Honey, a graduate of Newcastle University, took second prize (£500) for her proposal to refurbish and extend redundant buildings in Zanzibar to house a new Institute of Design, as a spur to regeneration and a hub for skill development.
The judges awarded third prize (£100) to Kate Nicholson of Sheffield University who re-imagined part of the former Spode Pottery in Stoke on Trent as a storytelling centre.
The judging panel, led by Oliver Wainwright architecture critic at The Guardian, was impressed by entrants' enthusiasm to engage with challenging buildings – from ancient monuments to twentieth century concrete constructions – and to see the potential in the relatively humble, the architecturally modest and the utilitarian, whether military, industrial or commercial.
Other judges were architect Charles Holland (principal of Charles Holland Architects and Professor of Architecture at Brighton University); Meriel O'Dowd, Conservation Projects Manager at the Churches Conservation Trust; past PWA winner, architect Niall Bird (Giles Quarme & Associates) and John Goom, an architect specialising in the conservation of historic buildings (Director of John C Goom architects).
Marta Ascenso, this year's winner, said:
"I am very honoured to win the 2017 Philip Webb Award. My project discusses the idea of ruins as a starting point to explore the town of Craco as an artefact of cultural and architectural identity. The ruin is evocative, stimulating thoughts of what was once there and what is to come. The site's potential lies in the careful articulation of the two aspects – to understand what is still relevant from the past and to imagine what could be appropriate in the future. My scheme is certainly not trying to copy what's there, neither is it denying what the new has to offer, but it searches for an in between, a deliberate ambiguity that comes from interpreting tradition."
The SPAB was delighted to receive a record number of entries from students and graduates representing 11 different schools of architecture across the country.


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We present a novel scheme for simultaneous measurement of temperature and refractive index by use of a single sampled fiber Bragg grating (SFBG). The intrinsic nature of a SFBG that possesses both fiber Bragg grating and long-period grating spectral responses permits the temperature effect to the measured solely from the former, whereas the refractive-index information is extracted from the latter. Using such a dual-parameter sensor, we successfully demonstrated measurement of the dependence on temperature of the refractive index of an aqueous solution of sucrose.
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