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Theology Schools In Connecticut
There are 11 accredited theology schools in Connecticut for faculty who teach theology classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the theology academic community in Connecticut, and the future trends in theology training at the following levels:
Bais Binyomin Academy
132 Prospect St, Stamford, Connecticut 06901
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-5620
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave, New London, Connecticut 06320
1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-5195
Hartford Seminary
77 Sherman Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2260
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
33 Prospect Hill Rd, Cromwell, Connecticut 06416-2005
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, Connecticut 06825-1000
Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-2764
300 Summit St, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-3100
237 High St, Middletown, Connecticut 06459
New Haven, Connecticut 06520
3 U.S. News National University Ranking
Theology Schools in Hartford, CT2 Schools
Theology Schools in Fairfield, CT2 Schools
Theology Schools in New London, CT1 Schools
Theology Schools in Cromwell, CT1 Schools
Theology Schools in Middletown, CT1 Schools
Theology Schools in New Haven, CT1 Schools
Theology Schools in Bridgeport, CT1 Schools
Theology Schools in Stamford, CT1 Schools
Connecticut Vs. National Theology Employment
National 64,070
Approximately 1% of the country's theology professionals work in Connecticut state.
Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Connecticut
Theology is a growing field in Connecticut. In 2010 there were 250 more theology professionals working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. This represents a 56% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the change in the number of theology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of theology professionals has grown by 15% from 2006 to 2010.
Theology VS. All Professions salaries in Connecticut
Light Blue: Theology
In Connecticut, as the number of theology professionals is growing, the salaries earned by theology professionals are increasing. Theology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $59,700 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $63,200 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Connecticut
Thus, there was a 6% growth in theology professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Connecticut state, within the field of theology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid theology professionals earn 222% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Connecticut
Christian Counseling $50,712
Ministry $48,595
Theology $63,200
In Connecticut, theology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Connecticut
The number of students graduating from the 11 accredited theology schools in Connecticut is increasing. In Connecticut, there were 273 graduates in 2006. And there were 290 graduates from theology courses in 2010.
There was an increase in the number of theology school degree or certificate graduates in Connecticut by 6%. 32% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in theology.
Theology Faculty Salaries in Connecticut
We are now in the process of collecting data for the number of theology faculty in Connecticut, growth in the field of theology academia and theology faculty salaries in Connecticut. Please enter your information in the form below if you are involved in teaching theology courses to students at the certificate in theology, associates degree in theology, bachelors degree in theology, masters degree in theology, and doctoral degree in theology levels This will help us build a valuable free database resource for the benefit of current and future faculty in the field of theology in Connecticut. All information you submit will be anonymous. Once you submit your information, you will get a chance to see an overview of what we have learned thus far from you and your peers.
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Posted in dvd, new release, pop, rawk, review By Bill Kopp On June 17, 2014
DVD Review: Morrissey — 25Live
In pop culture, certain truths evolve into long-running inside jokes. For example, if you booked Sly Stone for a gig, you could count on him (a) not showing up, (b) showing up right around the time the gig is supposed to end, or (c) walking out the stage door mid-act to "take a pee" and then not returning. And with former Smiths vocalist Morrissey, buying an advance ticket to a date on one of his tours is akin to buying a Powerball lottery ticket: your odds of getting an return on your investment are one in a million.
Well, okay, it's not quite that bad. But just last week Moz announced the suspension of yet another tour, this time due to him ostensibly catching a bug of some sort from his opening act. Yeah, whatever. Terminally precious, Morrissey has a long history of this sort of behavior, and his long-suffering fans continue to buy tickets. They're the music fan version of Charlie Brown, and Morrissey is Lucy van Pelt with the football. Aaaargh!
But the elusive fact remains: the man does occasionally put on a show. And when he does, it's often very, very good. While there's no documentation letting us know just how long the film crew had to follow him around to actually catch a show, the new DVD 25Live is a full concert performance. Morrissey and band appeared onstage at Hollywood High School in March 2013, and the entire show was filmed and recorded.
The DVD opens to the strains of The New York Dolls' 1971 classic "Looking for a Kiss" (superfan Moz was instrumental in getting the Dolls to reunite a few years back). Black and white backstage footage is shown, with brief fan interviews letting us know just how hardcore Morrissey's fans really are. (This fact will be hammered home as the concert gets underway.)
The production values – both onstage and in the DVD – matter-of-factly put forth the idea (accurate or not) that Morrisey is the world's biggest star. Everything about the DVD is top-notch and professional. The band – all dressed in matching jeans and t-shirts – perform flawlessly, yet with the fire and passion that Morrissey's emotional (though generally not "emo") songs require. And the man himself is on-key throughout, and is seemingly having the time of his life in front of the capacity crowd of young fans.
The band charges through a pleasing survey of Morrissey's solo material, sprinkling the set with plenty of Smiths classics. Morrissey's lead guitarist (and musical director) Boz Boorer does a fine job of conjuring Johnny Marr's original licks, and his own personality shines on the newer material. Morrissey's curious blend of upbeat music wedded to somber, melancholy lyrics (the crowd happily sings along: "You have killed me, you have killed me") is well served by the performance, the venue, and the audience.
The editing of the DVD leans in the direction of warts-and-all, though there really aren't any warts. Morrissey's cryptic in-between-songs banter is included, as are the count-ins. The 21st century ADD technique of endless quick-cutting is in full flower here: rarely does any one camera angle linger onscreen for more than two or three seconds.
At one point, the singer hands the mic over to some front-row fans, affording them the chance to preserve in high definition audiovisual their fawning spoken tributes (Example: "Thank you for the life lessons you've taught us"). Though one suspects — hopes? — such words would make a performer squirm just a bit, for his part Moz doesn't seem to mind. And during the encore, when Moz carries around a little boy — handed up from the crowd while wearing his Smiths t-shirt — one can clearly see the beefy security personnel manhandling the front-row crowd to keep them offstage. At that moment I couldn't help recall the "Sally Simpson" scene from The Who's Tommy, such is the near-messianic stature Morrissey seems to have among his fans.
The DVD's title 25Live refers to the number of years in Morrissey's career to date; the video includes nearly as many songs. And considering the disc's relatively modest price – about twelve bucks for the Blu-Ray, a bit less for the DVD – it represents a sure-fire way to enjoy an evening with Morrissey. (There's no truth to the rumor that every other copy of the disc features footage of a silent, empty stage.)
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Degree requirements for the online MA in Strategic Communication include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work is recommended.
Do I have to have a background in communication to apply?
No. In fact, we have a combination of students with and without a background in communication.
Why should I get a degree in Strategic Communication over a degree in PR or Marketing?
The well-rounded skills gained in the online Master's in Strategic Communication will allow you to understand the foundational theories of effective communication with the practical application to make an impact in a constantly changing media landscape and will open doors throughout the PR and media industry.
We do not require a submission of GRE test scores.
A TOEFL score of 600 (or 100 on the Internet-based test), a minimum score of 68 on the Pearson Test of English, or a minimum IELTS score of seven (7) is required. Additionally, applicants with international transcripts must have them evaluated course-by-course by World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. You do not need to compute your GPA on your application.
Applications are accepted year-round. New students may begin the program in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the desired start date. The following 2019 priority application deadlines are recommended for best consideration for any scholarship opportunities and to ensure your desired start date if admitted. Please reach out to an admissions advisor with any questions.
Learn more on American University's admissions page.
All of the capstone projects are online and you have an opportunity to focus on an area of your interest. Some students have even published their capstone projects.
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Rhinosaverz is a registered non-profit organization in South Africa, 225-622 NPO,(NGO) that uses music, visual arts, & education to reach out and make connections to create awareness and raise funds to assist the verified foundations globally in the front lines; fighting the war on extinction.
We inform the world on up to date verified source information pertaining to the current situation of the wild animals in their various locations geographically, using our various global voice platforms in order to unite the world and to engage celebrities and people of influence.
Our goals and aim is to affect a world change on the the hunting, trade and illegal poaching of exotic and endangered animals (skins, bones and meat) globally. By informing people as to what is happening on the ground using verified sources of information to rally and lobby people of influence and lawmakers globally.
We actively work with various verified non-profit and conservation foundations globally. We work with students and schools to educate, create awareness and empower them to find their own voice and make an active change and difference through arts and music and creative fundraising.
We have a dynamic team of musicians, artists, educators, conservationists, and artisans that work on the ground, behind the scenes and in the classrooms to ensure that information is factual and the experiences are meaningful and empowering.
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New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship 2023-24 (Eligibility, Guideline)
By Admin September 12, 2022 6 Mins Read
The New Colombo Plan scholarship program 2023 is open to eligible undergraduates in Australia. If you are a college or university student in Australia, this maybe a good opportunity for you to get financial assistance in your academic pursuit.
In this post, we shall see the eligibility criteria, required documents, application opening date and deadline, scholarship amount and how to apply for the 2023 New Colombo scholarship program.
What is New Colombo Plan scholarship?
The New Colombo Plan is a major initiative of the Australian government. Its goal is to help Australian undergraduates study and do internships in the Indo-Pacific region to learn more about it.
It makes it easier for students to move back and forth between Australia and the rest of our region. This adds to the thousands of students from our region who come to Australia every year to study.
The New Colombo Plan is meant to be a game-changer by making Australia's relationships in the region stronger, both between individuals and between universities, businesses, and other organizations.
The Australian government wants it to be a rite of passage for young Australian college students to study and work in the Indo-Pacific.
In 2014, the New Colombo Plan started as a pilot. It helped 40 scholars and more than 1,300 mobility students study and do work placements in four pilot locations: Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong.
The New Colombo Plan now helps students study and do internships in 40 places in the Indo-Pacific, from South Asia in the west to Mongolia in the north and the Cook Islands in the east.
The New Colombo Plan helps about 10,000 Australian undergraduates every year. These students come from all over Australia and show the diversity of the country.
All of these scholars and mobility students can join the New Colombo Plan Alumni Program, which helps them stay in touch with each other, the New Colombo Plan, and the Indo-Pacific region as they move forward in their lives and careers.
Over time, the growing number of New Colombo Plan alumni will play an increasingly important role in Australia's relationships with its neighbors. They will become an influential and diverse network of Australians with direct experience in the Indo-Pacific, strong professional and personal networks across our region, and a driving force in Australia's future prosperity.
New Colombo Plan Scholarship Timeline 2023
University nominations open: 22 June 2022
University nominations close: 11.30 pm AEST on 19 July 2022
Student applications open: 20 July 2022
Student applications close: 11.30 pm AEST on 16 August 2022
Commonwealth policy and administering entity: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Enquiries: If you have any questions, contact ncp.secretariat@dfat.gov.au. Questions should be sent no later than 2 August 2022.
Date guidelines released: 28 March 2022
Type of grant opportunity: Targeted or restricted competitive
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What kind of Scholarships are offered by the New Colombo Plan?
The New Colombo Plan includes a program of prestigious scholarships for up to a year of study and internships or mentorships, as well as a program of flexible mobility grants for short-term and long-term study, internships, mentorships, practicums, and research. All study paid for by the New Colombo Plan must count toward an Australian undergraduate degree.
Who can Apply for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship?
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships are open to eligible Australian undergraduates currently studying at Australian universities.
Requirements for New Colombo Plan Scholarship
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Applicant must be an undergraduate currently studying at any Australian University
Applicant must maintain a high academic excellence at the tertiary level
Students must have a high leadership and engagement in the community
Must have a quality of adaptability and resilience
Applicant should have the ability to contribute to the NCP strategic objective and outcomes
Required Document
How to apply for the new Colombo Plan (NCP)?
Students must first talk to the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Liaison Officer at their university to find out how to apply. When the application period opens, students who have been nominated by their universities will be asked to apply for the NCP scholarship.
The questions and answers below will clarifies you on areas which are not clear to you concerning this scholarship.
Why do you need a CV to apply for an NCP scholarship program?
A CV lets the applicant give more information about their accomplishments than they could in their answers to the assessment criteria. They can do this by highlighting their academic accomplishments and awards, work experience, community service activities, and extracurricular interests. The CV gives reviewers a clear picture of what the applicant has done over time (for example, the length of volunteering and community engagement).
The CV also helps DFAT match NCP scholars with sponsors from the private sector (see Section 5.8.4.3 in the NCP Scholarship Program Guidelines).
2023 Round of New Colombo Plan Scholarships
Nominations for the 2023 Round of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program will begin on June 22, 2022, and end on July 26, 2022. Students who have been nominated can send in an application starting on July 27, 2022. The deadline for applications is August 23, 2022.
Universities and scholarship applicants should consider the 2023 New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program Guidelines and the Advice to Applicants.
In which locations can NCP students study?
There are 40 eligible host locations for New Colombo Plan supported study across the Indo-Pacific region and they include:
Vietnam.
Why does the New Colombo Plan offer internship program?
One of the main goals of the New Colombo Plan is to make sure that Australia's undergraduates have the skills and work experience they need to help Australia's economy and the economies of other countries in the region.
In our mobility and scholarship programs, like internships, mentorships, practicums, and clinical placements, the New Colombo Plan helps pay for a wide range of work-based experiences.
The scholarship and mobility guidelines have more information about the internships and mentorships that are part of the New Colombo Plan. Businesses that want to know more about hosting interns can check out our Business Engagement page and the Internship and Mentorship Network portal.


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Bill Bratton to 'Outrageous' Ray Kelly: Shame on You
By Ross Barkan • 12/29/15 2:47pm
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. (Photo: Spencer Platt for Getty Images)
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton blasted his immediate predecessor, Ray Kelly, over allegations that the police department is fudging their crime statistics to show artificially low shooting numbers.
The top cop accused Mr. Kelly, who served under Mayors Michael Bloomberg and David Dinkins, of simply trying to peddle additional copies of the memoir he published this fall.
"It's amazing the comments you'll make when you're selling a book, quite frankly," Mr. Bratton said this afternoon at an unrelated press conference at Times Square. "Those comments were outrageous."
"Shame on him," Mr. Bratton continued, challenging the ex-top cop to "stand up" and "be a big man." "Let him back up that allegation."
Mr. Kelly said in a radio interview last week that "you have to take a look at those numbers… because I think there is some issues with the numbers that are being put out." He added, without providing any more evidence, that "I think there is some redefinition going on as to what amounts to a shooting…that sort of thing."
The city was experiencing a 2 percent drop in shootings over last year, as of last week, according to the NYPD. Police said 1,109 shootings were recorded, 23 fewer than the 1,132 that occurred during the same time frame in 2014. Homicides remain up by about 5 percent, from 332 in 2014 to 339 this year.
Mr. Kelly has been a frequent critic of the de Blasio administration, accusing the liberal mayor of allowing the city's quality-of-life to deteriorate and not supporting the police enough. When Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, ran for mayor in 2013, he angered Mr. Kelly by criticizing the explosion of stop-and-frisks that many critics said unfairly targeted minorities. Mr. Kelly flirted with running for mayor on the Republican line and has not ruled out a future bid for office.
Mr. de Blasio added that Mr. Bratton had spoken "eloquently" about Mr. Kelly's comments.
It's not the first time someone has questioned Mr. Bratton's crime statistics—the Los Angeles Times recently reported that under Mr. Bratton, serious assaults had been underreported, "skewing" crime statistics for eight years.
After the publication of this story, Mr. Kelly claimed in a lengthy statement that members of the NYPD had told him shootings were being tabulated differently. He was he was "troubled by the eroding qualify of the life in the city that is obvious to anyone who lives here."
View the full statement below:
First, let me say, like all New Yorkers, I am troubled by the eroding qualify of the life in the city that is obvious to anyone who lives here. Most disturbing is a 20% increase in homicides by gun, accompanied by claims that overall shootings are down.
Members of the New York City Police Department have informed me that the current administration has changed the way shootings victims are calculated. For example, victim who incurs a graze wound are often not counted as a shooting victim, as was done previously. Similarly, a victim who sustains wounds by flying glass caused by a shooting is not recorded as a shooting victim.
Further, wounds sustained by a victim who refuses to cooperate with a police investigation have been recorded as self-inflicted.
All in an effort to reduce the reported number of shootings.
In homicide, the category of "circumstances undetermined pending investigation" has been misapplied to manipulate murder totals.
This information, supplied by active members of the department themselves, in no way denigrates the hard work of our police officers. Rather, it reveals an administration willing to distort the reality of what they face on the street.
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The Fish and Wildlife Department of Treaty #3 administers a comprehensive program that monitors and awards licenses for fishing, hunting and trapping, and ensures that wildlife is properly managed.
Treaty #3 members can harvest fish or wildlife for personal consumption, or for social or ceremonial purposes, and are not required to hold the otherwise applicable Ontario license. Treaty #3 members will not be subject to enforcement action, except in certain circumstances including:
Hunting and fishing in an unsafe manner
Harvesting fish and wildlife for commercial purposes (where a commercial harvesting right has not been recognized by a Court and no license is held)
Taking fish and wildlife that puts conservation objectives at risks
Hunting or fishing on privately owned or occupied land without permission of the landowner.
A Brief History of the Anishinaabe Trapping in the Treaty # 3 Area Quoted by the late Elder Charlie Fisher's Paper
For the Anishinaabe people, trapping is not simply a satisfying way of livelihood. Trapping is the Anishinaabe way and is foremost a spiritual activity. At its most basic level, it means:
Giving respect for the land and animals in the Anishinaabe was so that life on the land will be renewed;
Giving respect for those people who have sacred knowledge of how to trap in a sustainable way based on Anishinaabe teachings and knowledge.
Our Anishinaabe way of trapping is not something that was only valuable in bygone days. It is a way of life that has its own value for our people today. In our sacred way of respect in trapping we followed the practices that are necessary to renew life on the land. This included our sacred spiritual ways. When we trapped a beaver, we put as many as seven parts of it back in the water. When we trapped a muskrat, we put three parts back in the water. This was the way of respect that we followed for all animals.
Our Anishinaabe sacred people never talk about the "management "of "fur bearing resources". In terms of Anishinaabe people, these animals are better understood as our relatives. Many of them are clan doodems of our people. We have our own ways of speaking about them and relating to them. Our knowledge of our animals is often expressed in the language of our ceremonies. Our knowledge has arisen out of our relationship to our lands and animals.
Read the history of the program and the trapping agreement.
For further information call Dave Lindsay, Fish & Wildlife Officer at toll free # 1-800-665-3384 or 1-807-548-4214.
Fur Harvesters Auction Inc.
North American Fur Auction Inc.
Fish and Wildlife Resource Centre
The Resource Centre offers advice and helps recover trap lines back to the families that have a historical connection. Trapping licenses are sold to the trappers in the Treaty #3 communities and records are kept of the animals harvested. It is important to take advice from the Elders and trappers. The Resource Centre staff are constantly encouraging their youth to get involved into the trapping life, as it is part of their heritage. Travelling into the Treaty # 3 communities to hold meetings and information sessions is common. Regular meetings are also held with Trapper Steering Committee members consisting of an Elder, Head Trapping Instructor and three other avid trappers from the Treaty # 3 communities.
March 2011, a program called Traps for Trade began; new certified traps are provided at half price to trappers in the Treaty #3 area in exchange for old traps. This program was set up to offset the cost of converting old traps to newer certified traps under the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS).
There are trapping courses available in the communities that are instructed by a traditional trapper who teaches with an emphasis on the Anishinaabe aspect. Communities are encouraged to partner with other communities in promoting trapping education courses.
The Resource Centre Services:
Issuing licences to Treaty #3 trappers
Issuing permission letters from the Grand Chief to allow outside Treaty members to hunt and fish in Treaty #3 jurisdiction and monitor limits
Issuing one-year and three-year authorizations for trapping for members of Treaty #3. Renewal every year. $50 for three years vs. $20 per year
Migrating licenses to Treaty #3's jurisdiction
Collecting harvest data from Treaty #3 trappers
Developing harvesting reports to see what is being harvested in Treaty #3 – Eg. how many moose were harvested
Community Trapper's Licensing Agents
Maintenance of 12 Qualified Training Instructors to educate interested trappers in the Treaty #3 area
Work with The Trappers Steering Committee and continue their involvement with the Resource Centre
Employs 2 Full Time Employees, a Director and an Assistant
Geographical Information System Manager
Participation in fur marketing and promotion
Participation in the control of nuisance animals
Compliance on standards set by EU
Transfer and allocation of traplines
A full databank of trapping information
Oversee CORDA (Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement) program and assists with applications
First Response for any complaints of Conservation Officer harassment
Assist with advocating for members that are, at times, unjustly charged with violations
Ensuring rights are being protected.
Monitoring waste associated with trapping
Liaising between MNR and Treaty #3
Post concerns about over-harvesting and overfishing – providing updates on the health of the moose population
Provide overall information to keep members informed
2022/2023 Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) Funding Application
The Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) is an agreement between Canada, Ontario and First Nations' members in Ontario.
The Agreement promotes resource and economic development initiatives of First Nations' members by providing financial assistance to develop and utilize renewable natural resources.
We have included links to the 2021-2022 CORDA Guide Book and 2022-2023 Application Form. As there are changes to the Guide Book from previous years, it is recommended you review the Guide Book carefully before submitting an application.
CORDA encourages the promotion of the program to your local community. CORDA continues to support sustainable natural resource projects.
2021-2022 CORDA Guide Book 2022-2023 CORDA Application Flyer 2022-2023 CORDA Application Form 2020-2021 CORDA Funded Projects


Okay, if you don't want a song stuck in your head... I'm warning you... STOP reading right now!
Still here? Good! If you are looking for little brain break in the month of November, a little "Turkey Time" may be just what the doctor ordered. First of all, I just have to say I <3 Harry Kindergarten. If you are a Kindergarten teacher, or a parent of a 4 or 5 year old and have never heard of him-- get to you tube or google him pronto! He makes the most catchy, cute songs for kids. You will find your kiddos humming and groovin all.the.time! And I am humming and groovin too...you just CAN'T help it!
Okay, and I had to post this action shot. We like to have our Turkey Time at the end of the day while waiting for dismissal. But any time of the day is a good time!
Love this one... be sure to check out HArry's Gingerbread song too. It is so cute as well!
So cute! I am going to have to save this for next year. I am new to blogging and your lastest follower :) I recently got nominated for the Liebster Award and have decided to nominate you too! WOOHOO!
I am an elementary music teacher in SC. My students have LOVED Turkey Time for the last two years. We are working on an end of year performance called "A Farmer's Life"and they are begging me to include Turkey Time. I can no longer play the video. When I press play, it says video does not exist. Could you send me a link to the video or direct me to where I might find it. I would greatly appreciate your help.


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We refer again to the Lifson piece. Let's say it again, and simply. 11/8/16 was a date of revolution, and more, if that's possible. As the Lifson piece says over and over again, the media lost its collective mind, not merely because their team lost, but because they, the media leftists, lost control of the narrative that was so comfortable for them and their companies, like a canoe heading downstream. They were in the canoe, but, oops, it went over Niagara Falls — like Moe! Not slowly they turned, step by step, inch by inch, til suddenly, 92% of all stories about Darth Tweeter were horribly negative. How will this be fixed? Frankly we don't know. But GE is on the ropes and the Village Voice is gone, so big-time changes happen. We'll see.
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Home News Belly of the beast: Inside al-Shabaab's gruesome abduction syndicate
Belly of the beast: Inside al-Shabaab's gruesome abduction syndicate
In November 2008, al-Shabaab commander Mohamed Toora-Toorow, in the company of 24 men, left Somalia at 11pm and walked several kilometres into Kenya.
The mission of his unit was to kidnap two Italian nuns: 67-year-old Maria Teresa Olivero and 60-year-old Caterina Giraudo, employed as aid workers in El Wak, a town in Mandera County bordering Somalia. The abduction was to take place near a Kenya Defence Force (KDF) forward operating base in El Wak.
HIJACK VEHICLES
"Toora-Toorow divided his 24 men into four groups — one to kidnap the nuns, one to monitor the barracks, one to hijack vehicles at a hotel, and the other to secure the escape routes," write Harun Maruf and Dan Joseph in their 2018 book Inside al-Shabaab: the History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful Ally.
The book offers an insider account of how al-Shabaab terrorists conduct their despicable operations, including kidnappings and ransoms.
"The first unit abducted the women from their house. Then, after Shabaab and soldiers exchanged gunfire at the barracks, all four groups opened fire," the book says.
In the confusion, they write, the group at the hotel hijacked two pick-ups and a Land Rover. The Shabaab team converged, piled into the vehicles with the nuns, and raced back into Somalia.
"Fighting muddy roads, travelling only at night to thwart Kenyan airstrikes, they reached Mogadishu two days later," the book says of the long journey deep into the terrorists' hideout at a time they controlled the capital city.
This was very much the script when al-Shabaab militants staged a daylight attack at Gerille Administration Police camp in January 2012 where they took into captivity Burderi District Officer Edward Yesse Mule.
According to Maruf and Joseph's book, the planning of the kidnapping of the nuns which became al-Shabaab's first significant operation inside Kenya, lasted for two months.
Years later when Mr Maruf interviewed Toora-Toorow in 2015, the terrorist told the Voice of America journalist that the nuns were ransomed for between $1.5million (Sh151.5 million and $2 million.
HOTEL BOMBING
The militant died in a hotel bombing in Mogadishu in February 2015.
The account offers an insight into al-Shabaab's kidnapping machinery that has in the last decade targeted civilians and soldiers.
While abductions inside Kenya are few and far between, the account exposes the dark world of kidnappings and hostage negotiations. The terrorists, who are believed to carefully identify their victims after monitoring their movements, use kidnappings for propaganda and to make money. They prefer northeast and coastal counties bordering Somalia where it is easy to cross into the war-torn country.
This comes as the search for the two Cuban doctors kidnapped by suspected terrorists in Mandera on Friday intensified yesterday. (see separate story).
After the Italian nuns' kidnapping, al-Shabaab gunmen attacked British couple David and Judith Tebbutt who were staying in a luxury chalet, the Kiwayu Safari resort in Lamu.
KIDNAPPING KENYANS
Mr Tebutt was killed as he fought off the fighters while his wife was kidnapped and taken by boat to Somalia.
British and American intelligence reports indicated that Kahale Famau Khale alias Abdul Ghafur Ahmed, a Kenyan Somali al-Shabaab commander, had hinted the kidnapping Kenyans.
"Khale has previously expressed a desire to kidnap westerners from Lamu. Between September 9 and 10, Khale was reportedly located in Ras Kamboni near the Kenya-Somali border," a heavily redacted British M16 document reads.
Mrs Tebbutt spent six months in Shabaab captivity before she was released at a reported ransom of $1.1 million.
However, the then British Prime Minister David Cameron stated that his government did not pay ransom to secure her freedom.
According to the British intelligence document, in February 2011, Khale tasked "al-Shaaab associates to monitor cruises around the Lamu archipelago with the intention of abducting western tourists to hold them for ransom in Somalia".
Before that September 2011 raid, Kenyan security agents thwarted an al-Shabaab attack against westerners at Kiwayu Safari Village resort.
"A group of al-Shabaab fighters planned to target females at Kiwayu Safari Village resort, believing that they would grow weak in captivity and thus expedite the payment of a ransom," the intelligence reports say.
Like most al-Shabaab commanders who have carried out kidnappings in Kenya, Khale was an associate of the late al-Qaida operative Saleh Nabhan. He was among the first recruiters of Kenyans who travelled to Somalia to join al-Shabaab.
Mule would spend 546 days in Shabaab captivity and was released following the determined efforts of his father, Yesse Mule, who has documented the whole affair in a book that was published in February Let My People Go.
"There is an intricate web of deceit, open greed for political power and an insatiable thirst for quick riches at whatever cost which is exhibited by the various competing interests in Kenya and Somalia," he says in the blurb of the book. Mr Mule said he did not pay ransom for his son.
US and British intelligence reports indicated that the Kenyan Coast and Somali border were being used as facilitation routes for al-Shabaab to transport people and goods across the border.
SPY CABLES
The intelligence files were released as part of "The Spy Cables" project by Al Jazeera and the Guardian newspaper, which is a leak of hundreds of secret intelligence papers from agencies all over the word.
On March 21, 2013, Kenya's National Intelligence Service, in a confidential brief, warned that al-Shabaab operatives through Amniyat (al-Shabaab's intelligence and suicide bombing unit) planned to carry out kidnappings targeting western nationals in north eastern Kenya.
So as to support the kidnappings, al-Shabaab is suspected to have spies composed of both Kenyans and Somali nationals operating in the country.
Since 2008, al-Shabaab militants have carried out several kidnappings of locals and foreigners in Kenya. Even before the Cubans were abducted, security forces have been searching for Italian aid worker Silvia Constanca Romano who was abducted by gunmen in Kilifi in November last year. Not much progress has been reported.
BONI FOREST
And in July 2017, in a daring raid, Shabaab militants kidnapped Public Works Principal Secretary Marya Mariam El Maawy as she visited families in Boni Forest during an inspection of the Lapsset project.
The militants flagged down the PS' convoy at Milihoi between Koreni and Hindi, about 40 kilometres northeast of Mpeketoni.
International aid workers
Although KDF Special Forces rescued her 45 minutes later after her abduction, the attack left her with a bullet lodged in her left shoulder and burns on her legs. She died three months later in South Africa where she was being treated, becoming the senior-most government official to die in an al-Shabaab attack.
In February 2016, Somali forces rescued a Kenyan businessman James Gashamba who had been held hostage by suspected pirates and al-Shabaab gunmen for 15 months.
In June 2012, four aid workers from Canada, Pakistan, Norway and Philippines were kidnapped at the sprawling Dadaab refugee camp. They were rescued a month later in Somali by KDF and Somali National Army soldiers.
Two Spanish nationals working for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) were also kidnapped in Dadaab in October 2011. They were later released on July 18, 2013.
Using the kidnappings as a pretext, Kenya sent an estimated 2,500 troops to Somalia, with top government officials portraying the incursion as a response to the kidnappings.
By Daily Nation
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NAFTA talks are a major test for Trump — and they won't be easy
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The Trump administration began talks Wednesday to reform the 23-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, a negotiation that could boost U.S. business and fulfill one of the president's primary campaign promises — or end up jeopardizing the North American economy.
At stake is the legitimacy of President Trump, who criticized NAFTA as "the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere" and campaigned on a pledge to renegotiate it. But also on the line are trillions of dollars of trade that flow through the North American economy. As talks have approached, American farmers, ranchers, retailers and representatives of other industries have warned the administration against disrupting the pact, fearful of losing the trading advantages that NAFTA gives them.
On Wednesday, U.S. trade negotiators confronted the challenge of translating Trump's campaign trail pledges into technical policy as they met Canadian and Mexican representatives for the first of several rounds of negotiation scheduled to take place before the end of the year.
Trump and U.S. car companies are fighting over what it means to be made in America
In an opening statement, Robert E. Lighthizer, the Trump administration's chief trade negotiator, said the United States would seek to preserve the pact's advantages for American farmers and ranchers, but he emphasized that Trump would not be content with minor updates.
"I want to be clear that he is not interested in a mere tweaking of a few provisions and a couple of updated chapters," Lighthizer said. "We feel that NAFTA has fundamentally failed many, many Americans and needs major improvement." Among the U.S. goals he listed were reducing substantial trade deficits, manufacturing more goods in North America and improving standards for workers.
Trade experts described both Lighthizer, a deputy trade negotiator in the Reagan administration, and chief NAFTA negotiator John Melle as experienced negotiators. But they suggested that the United States may face more challenges in the NAFTA talks than the president's statements have implied.
"There's considerable political risk in reopening these negotiations," said Cécile Shea, a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and a former diplomat. "I'm not sure that the White House, which is not filled with a lot of people with international negotiating experience, is focused on that fact that Canada and Mexico will have demands."
Canada brings tempered optimism to upcoming talks on renegotiating NAFTA
Like other agencies in the Trump administration, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the body that negotiates trade agreements, still has numerous high-level vacancies. The USTR website shows that five important positions directly under Lighthizer have yet to be confirmed — including deputy U.S. trade representative posts and the chief negotiators for agriculture and intellectual property, key areas for the NAFTA negotiations.
Trade analysts noted that the administration has few negotiators with previous NAFTA experience. Trump has been so opposed to NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership that having prior experience with trade agreements is often viewed as a political liability for potential appointments, they said.
The administration may also be coming to the negotiating table with an informational disadvantage, analysts said.
The United States is renegotiating NAFTA under a legal provision known as Trade Promotion Authority, which allows U.S. negotiators to submit the agreement's final text to Congress for a simple up or down vote, rather than voting on every provision of the deal. That law also requires U.S. negotiators to clearly lay out their goals for the public, as the administration did in a document released July 17.
That process means that Congress has been able to review and give guidance on the administration's goals for NAFTA. But trade experts say it also creates a negotiating dynamic in which Mexico and Canada, which don't have such provisions, are entering the talks with more knowledge about what the United States needs to achieve politically than U.S. negotiators have about them.
Trump administration unveils goals in renegotiating NAFTA
In remarks Monday, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland appeared to take a tough stance as she briefly outlined Canada's main goals — including adding new provisions to protect the environment and the rights of workers, women and indigenous people, as well as preserving a mechanism for settling disputes that some U.S. industries have opposed.
Freeland mentioned an incident in U.S.-Canada trade negotiations in 1987 when a Canadian administrator walked out on the Reagan administration over a disagreement on the dispute settlement process. "Our government will be equally resolute," Freeland said.
Negotiators will also face a particularly ambitious timeline. U.S. and Mexican officials have said they would like to conclude talks before the end of the year, well before Mexico's next presidential election on July 1, 2018 — when NAFTA could become a contentious political issue.
Even Trump supporters say trade is good for the U.S., new survey shows
Chip Roh, the former deputy U.S. chief negotiator of NAFTA, said the timeline will be hard to follow, given the size of the trade agreement. "It's hard for me to see how you have a resolution that everyone can call a win-win in that time frame," Roh said.
The United States' position as the largest economy in North America will give U.S. negotiators an advantage as they seek to reform the pact — a factor Trump has often mentioned in his vow to renegotiate NAFTA. Yet Canada and Mexico have been hedging that advantage by actively seeking out other free-trade agreements that would give them alternatives to the U.S. market, Shea said.
Mexico is negotiating a deal with the European Union, and Canada is exploring talks with China. Meanwhile, both Canada and Mexico are pushing forward with the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a pact with a dozen countries that Trump officially withdrew the United States from Jan. 23.
Mexico in particular has emphasized that it is exploring alternatives to the massive supply of grain and other agricultural goods that U.S. farmers send south of the border. "We've said that Brazil and Argentina are two of the big markets that we're looking at, especially for grains and other basic supplies that come from the United States," Moisés Kalach, the international negotiations coordinator of the Mexican private sector, said Wednesday. "We need to be open to make sure we have Plan B, Plan C, Plan D."
Read more on U.S. trade:
Here's what Canada and Mexico will hate about Trump's NAFTA plans
Trump administration goes after China over intellectual property, advanced technology


The butternut is more than just a squash. It is a long-lasting, flu-fighting, time-saving winter veggie. Dice up this golden beauty and you have a super simple side dish just when you thought you were out of veggies.
I'm talking about that day when you have used up all your greens, all your potatoes, and all your produce. You look over at your pantry and think, "there's gotta be some canned artichokes in here or somethin!" Nope. Just when you're about to give up and skip the veggies, you see something out the corner of your eye. It's been decorating your kitchen with this fall harvest ornamental flair, and you think to yourself, "YES! BUTTERNUT! I am so glad you're here!" I absolutely love butternut squash, but don't even tell me for a second you can't relate. Sometimes I forget it is in my kitchen, and then boom! Two weeks later that baby is still standing tall and ready to be put to use (right when I need it the most). If this hasn't happened to you then you need to just buy one, and set it aside, and wait. It'll happen.
We shouldn't leave winter squash on the sidelines, however, because these starchy, hearty vegetables have some powerful immune-boosting properties that we should take advantage of.
Sweet winter squash doesn't need much attention from the cook. But, considering it's much less sugary than its tuberous friend the sweet potato, it makes sense to spruce it up with some sweet and spicy flavors. I only used a few ingredients here, but many of them may be new to you.
First, I will mention the spices. Have you heard of Five-Spice Chinese Powder? I first purchased a bottle of this spice blend years ago when making one of Eric's favorite foods from his homeland in Hawaii. Shoyu chicken. It is a dynamite dish of stewed chicken thighs in a sweet and salty umami bath. (If you're feeling adventurous or have longed for a good shoyu chicken recipe, I recommend this one from Reggies Kau Kau Time blog . I am definitely going to make a longevity version of this dish for the blog one day. It's on the list!) Chinese Five-Spice is typically a blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Peppercorn, Fennel, and Star Anise. I recently bought a version containing ginger, but traditionally it is made without. A little goes a long way, and you'd be surprised how useful it is in the winter! I seasoned the squash here with five-spice powder, and some warming ground cumin. If you're not familiar with cumin, I'd have to disagree with you (huh?). It's the name "cumin" that people are unfamiliar with, not the taste. Cumin is the most important flavor in every taco seasoning packet ever!..so I'm sure you will recognize the flavor quite well. I LOVE IT.
Lastly, I'd like to introduce you to Coconut Aminos. It is a sweeter alternative to soy sauce that is prized in the paleo world, and new to the culinary scene. It's basically salty coconut sap, but without the coconut flavor you might expect. One bottle will last you a while (unless you go coconut aminos crazy like some of us do at first) so I suggest you go for it! Tossing the butternut squash in this sauce really helps bring all the flavors together. Are you nervous about trying all of these new flavors??? I sure hope not. If you like Thai Food, or Indian Food, Moroccan Food, or trying new things, then you'll love this dish!
PS I admit I ate it cold several times right out of the fridge. mmmm.
Butternut squash coated in a warming blend of spices including cumin, cinnamon, clove, star anise, ginger, and fennel.
Cut off both ends of the squash by root and stem, and peel the skin off with a vegetable peeler.
Cut the squash in half crosswise. Then, cut both halves lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
Cut the squash into 1 inch cubes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the melted fat with the coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and the rest of the spices except for the basil.
Roast for 25 minutes, turning the pieces after 15 minutes.
Thinly slice the basil by stacking the two leaves, rolling tightly like a cigar, and slicing across to create ribbons. Carefully mix the basil ribbons into the hot squash.
Enjoy this sqush on the side of a juicy steak or any tender braised meats.
The spices compliment many asian and latin flavors.
Try it with my Lime Marinated Grass-fed Skirt Steak.
We also ate the leftovers for breakfast in a one-pan scramble of eggs, kale, and the six-spice squash.
Oh my gosh, I mean NON-irradiated version. Yikes. Maybe the Hawaiian sun is getting to my head, haha! Thanks Dana, I love your spirit. Have a great time in the kitchen and let's stay in touch.
.. making *this* tomorrow. Eesh.
Dana! I just realized my five-spice has ginger in it, but it traditionally does not. Let me know how yours turns out! I hope you like it. It will be great with any version of the five-spice powder. I'll be sure to update the info in my post. Thanks!
Hello! Thank you for visiting. I have been away visiting family in Hawaii for weeks, so I apologize for the delay. This squash recipe is so yum, complex but easy to enjoy day after day. Hot or cold. I use a five-spice maybe by McCormick's gourmet line, but that stuff isn't even great quality. I need to just admit that it's a few years old and it's time for a new bottle of this stuff. I will probably order it online and look for an irradiated version. I don't think it traditionally contains ginger.
Hi Marisa ~ Hawaii? Sounds absolutely wonderful and I'm sure it was. 🙂 … Yah, I looked at so many five-spice blends (even from Mountain Rose Herbs) and all contain pepper rather than ginger. But I'm sure, as you said, it will be yummy no matter what. I also love your suggestion of using the leftovers in a breakfast scramble (that's right up my alley). Thanks so much … 🙂 P.s. Since you specifically mentioned looking for an "irradiated" version, I thought I'd share this with you. Also, make sure to read the comments (there are only 10 as of today).
This dish is awesome!! The Chinese 5-spice is a nice departure from the salt/pepper/cinnamon combo I usually use and the basil rounds it out really nicely.
I'm so happy you tried this slightly ambitious combo!


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We talked about the parts of the butterfly and I had some pictures of butterflies printed out for inspiration.
And of course, any time you have a group of eager 5 and 6 year olds waiting for paint some strategy is required... so we played a little game I call The Smartest Artist.
1) How many stages does it take for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly?
2) What do butterflies eat?
3) How do butterflies taste food?
We also talked about symmetry, I SUGGESTED that the wings be the same on both sides, but who can blame a 5 year old for thinking this is just too boring and restrictive?
So they drew their butterflies, drew in patterns and painted them in using tiny brushes to help them stay in the lines.


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PGA Tour stays in Hawaii, Europe gets Ryder Cup preview
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt York]
The PGA Tour stays in Hawaii another week for the Sony Open. Nineteen of the players from Kapalua are playing another week. That includes Jordan Spieth and Tom Kim, along with defending champion Hideki Matsuyama. The European tour gets a soft start with the Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi. It's an unofficial event to help prepare for the Ryder Cup. The 10-man teams represent continental Europe against Britain and Ireland. Tommy Fleetwood of England and Francesco Molinari of Italy are playing captains. A spot in the Masters will be up for grabs at the Latin America Amateur Championship.


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'Gay' marriage justice tied to N.Y. Times
The Massachusetts chief justice who voted with the majority yesterday in a 4-3 ruling that could establish homosexual marriage in the state is married to a former prominent columnist for the New York Times.
Margaret Marshall, a native of South Africa, is married to recently retired columnist Anthony Lewis.
One of Marshall's chief nemeses, J. Edward Pawlick, attorney for Massachusetts Citizens for Marriage, sees the marriage as a politically beneficial alliance with the Sulzberger family, who consider Lewis a family friend as well as a one-time premiere columnist for their newspaper.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Boston University professor Rosanna Warren with Anthony Lewis and Margaret Marshall at American Academy of Arts & Sciences event in May 2000
The attorney notes a Times subsidiary, the Boston Globe, pressed for Marshall's appointment to the state's highest court without revealing its conflict of interest.
"Now we see more of the results of the New York Times-Boston Globe power," Pawlick said, referring to yesterday's ruling.
"How the people react will be seen," he added. "But their outrage will be muted by the immense power of the five family-owners of The New York Times Company."
Yesterday, Marshall's Supreme Judicial Court decided homosexual couples are legally entitled to wed under the state constitution and should be allowed to apply for marriage licenses, overturning a ruling by a lower court handed down in May 2002 which said state law does not convey the right of marriage to homosexual couples.
"Barring an individual from the protections, benefits, and obligations of civil marriage solely because that person would marry a person of the same sex violates the Massachusetts Constitution," wrote Marshall in the opinion.
The ruling stopped short of declaring that homosexual couples should be granted the licenses, and does not call for them to be immediately issued to the plaintiffs in the case. Instead, the court ordered the state legislature to come up with a solution within 180 days. It granted a stay of its decision in the meantime.
"Marriage is a vital social institution," Marshall's opinion reads. "The exclusive commitment of two individuals to each other nurtures love and mutual support. It brings stability to our society. For those who choose to marry, and for their children, marriage provides an abundance of legal, financial and social benefits. In return, it imposes weighty legal, financial, and social obligations."
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Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in July
Manufacturing expansion accelerated in July as new orders and production rebounded, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
The Tempe, Ariz.-based group's manufacturing index was 54.2 percent last month, according to a monthly report. July marked the second consecutive month of economic expansion for manufacturing. The PMI was up from 52.6 percent in June.
Manufacturing is recovering from factory shutdowns stemming from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
"We're growing again from the historical low levels we saw in April" when the impact of COVID-19 peaked, said Timothy R. Fiore, chair of ISM's Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.
Contributing to growth was an increase in new orders while output also improved, Fiore said.
"It was very positive on the demand side," Fiore said on a conference call.
The index is based on a survey of 350 manufacturing supply executives in 18 industries. The PMI is considered a leading economic indicator and a barometer of where the economy is headed. A PMI below 50 percent indicates a contracting manufacturing economy. Above 50 percent shows expansion.
The PMI has averaged 48.6 percent the past 12 months. That includes a low of 41.5 percent in April when many factories closed to try to restrict the spread of the coronavirus.
Despite the PMI's improvement, questions remain about the pace of economic improvement for manufacturing.
"I don't think we're looking at a very dramatic recovery," Fiore said. "It's very difficult to predict what we're going to have in the future." He said the PMI may remain in the 50 percent to 55 percent range.
In July, 13 of 18 industries reported economic growth. They included wood products, furniture, primary metals and miscellaneous manufacturing. Three industries reported economic contraction: transportation equipment, machinery and fabricated metal products.
The transportation category this year has been affected by temporary shutdowns of auto and aerospace factories because of COVID-19.
In addition, aerospace also has been hit by sharply lower demand for air travel, resulting in cancellations of aircraft orders. For example, aircraft maker Boeing Co. is cutting jobs and slowing production of planes.
ISM said its New Orders index surged to 61.5 percent last month, up from 56.4 percent in June. ISM said 13 industries reported an increase in new orders while only two reported a decline. The New Orders Index was 27.1 percent in April.
The group's Production Index rose to 62.1 percent in July, up from 57.3 percent the month before. ISM said 16 industries reported a gain in output and none reported a decline. The Production Index was 27.5 percent in April.
The group's Employment Index registered at 44.3 percent in July. While showing a decline in employment, it was an improvement from June's 42.1 percent. Of 18 industries, five reported job gains, with 10 reporting job cuts. The Employment Index had a low of 27.5 percent in April.


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Leeds Looking To Tie Up £4 Million Bartley Deal Early In Window
Doing His Thing – Thomas Christiansen
By Charlie Sopp on	 September 13, 2017 0 Comments
When the song burst out at Bolton with the now regular "du du du du du du, Thomas Christiansen" you couldn't help but wonder what would happen in a few months if things hadn't gone well for a man not many, if any Leeds fans had even heard of, let alone know much about.
Coming from the Cypriot league to the Championship is one of the biggest jumps taken for any manager or head-coach in the UK this summer, if not the biggest and there was always a worry that this could eat him up, like it does with so many experienced managers in the past. However it has been the complete opposite to this point, with Christiansen getting nearly everything not just right, but absolutely spot on. We score goals, we don't concede them, the players look as happy as any squad in years and years and the fans are flooding back to Elland Road, last nights 31k attendance testament to that. The atmosphere was bouncing last night and has been for every home game this season, fans are beginning to believe we aren't a million miles away from something very special.
Christiansen has first and foremost looked to make players happy with the philosophy, and if you didn't really fit in, you were allowed to leave. He has been honest and even one of his most controversial decisions to date has turned out to be one of his best. He let the players vote for who they wanted to be captain and they chose Liam Cooper, a player who most of us weren't even sure would make the squad and a player who has been flawless so far this season leading the team to result after result and looking every bit like the captain the other players clearly thought he was. Christiansen has also changed the style of football, and the high pressing and quick forward passing football has been a breath of fresh air, and has meant less pressure on the defence, which has led to six clean sheets from seven league games.
In terms of the start to the season this is pretty special. The tough spells will come and how we respond to them will determine how far we can really go this season. We have hit the top but so early it barely means anything. What it does mean is that when we do have a bad result we won't be playing catch-up, and we are well in the mix if we carry on playing like we are. The performances have deserved the results and as it stands we are worth being top of the league table. Thomas Christiansen has had a dream start to his Leeds United life and long may it continue. It has given the club and the squad the foundation this season and the fans are coming out in their droves to see the side play.


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Heinrich Denicke ( - ) est un juriste et un homme politique local allemand. De 1899 à 1924, il est maire de la ville de Harbourg, qui est encore indépendante de Hambourg à l'époque.

Biographie
Fils du commerçant et sénateur de Buxtehude Heinrich David Denicke (1827-1912), Heinrich fréquente l'école bourgeoise de Buxtehude et le lycée de Hanovre, où il passe son baccalauréat en . Il étudie ensuite le droit à Heidelberg, Leipzig et Göttingen. Pendant ses études, il devient membre de la Burschenschaft Normannia Leipzig en 1874. Après son service militaire d'un an à Stade, il effectue son stage juridique dans les tribunaux d'instance de Buxtehude, Stade et Fribourg/Elbe, chez un avocat à Hanovre ainsi qu'au tribunal régional supérieur de Celle. En , il a réussi le grand examen d'État et obtient un poste de juge auxiliaire à Bad Iburg le . Nommé syndic de la ville de Harbourg la même année, il en devient maire en .

Denicke s'est particulièrement investi dans le développement économique de sa ville. C'est sous son mandat qu'ont eu lieu, entre autres, la construction du port de Harbourg (1904-07), l'incorporation de Lauenbruch (1906) et d'Eißendorf (1910), ainsi que la conclusion du troisième traité Köhlbrand avec Hambourg (1908), qui réglait l'aménagement et la navigation sur la partie sud de l'Elbe. En , une centrale électrique est mise en service et le premier tramway traverse Harbourg. Denicke s'est également engagé pour le développement des canalisations, des voies de communication et de l'enseignement. En , lors du putsch de Kapp, il mène une délégation à la rencontre des putschistes menés par l'ancien as Rudolf Berthold et retranchés dans une école de la ville. Les négociations échouent cependant, et le la confrontation entre putschistes d'extrême-droite et manifestants vire au bain de sang.

Après sa retraite, Denicke siège en  au parlement de Hanovre pour le Parti populaire allemand (centre-droit/droite), où il se présente comme un adversaire résolu de tout projet de , comme il l'avait déjà fait auparavant.

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Naissance en janvier 1856
Naissance à Buxtehude
Naissance dans le royaume de Hanovre
Décès en octobre 1943
Décès à Harbourg
Décès à 87 ans
Décès dans le Troisième Reich

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Activision Blizzard Names Veteran Google Executive Daniel Alegre as President and Chief Operating Officer
by BusinessWire | Mar 11, 2020 | BusinessWire
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) today announced the appointment of veteran Google executive Daniel Alegre as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 7, 2020. Alegre brings decades of global experience in entertainment and technology and a consistent record of driving revenue growth at Google. In his new role, Alegre will oversee the Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, and King Digital Entertainment businesses, reporting directly to Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.
"I was deeply impressed by Daniel's entrepreneurial drive and broad and deep experience in driving global growth across a variety of businesses in a rapidly changing industry," said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. "Our greatest challenges are prioritizing the many opportunities we have and recruiting and retaining the talent needed to execute with focus and excellence. Daniel is a proven leader with a long track record of success doing both."
"Activision Blizzard is at an exciting point in its history," said Alegre. "In addition to a deep library of owned and internationally beloved franchises, the company has tremendous talent that has built a culture committed to inspiration and creativity. More importantly, through thoughtful and creative games, it connects and engages over 400 million people around the world through epic entertainment. I look forward to helping players around the world connect through quality and immersive games."
Most recently at Google, Alegre was President of Global Retail and Shopping, where he led initiatives to embed ecommerce across all Google product areas and helped diversify beyond advertising into the retail transactions business. Prior to that, he was President of the company's Global and Strategic Partnerships function, working across all of Google's core business lines to create and foster key strategic relationships and revenue acceleration with partners around the world. Alegre also ran Google's Asia Pacific and Japan businesses as President based in Singapore and Tokyo where he opened the first operations in China, Southeast Asia and India, and expanded the footprint in Japan, Australia and Korea. Previously, he opened and ran the Latin American business for Google as company Vice President.
Prior to joining Google, Alegre, who is originally from Mexico, worked at Bertelsmann and BMG Music. Alegre received an undergraduate degree from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and dual MBA and law degrees from Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School.
Upon Alegre's arrival, the company's current President and COO, Coddy Johnson, will continue as a Special Advisor to the CEO. Kotick continued, "During Coddy's combined twelve years at Activision Blizzard, he has made extraordinary contributions to the continued success of the company. He has been a transformative leader, a trusted advisor, and an inspiration through his unwavering hard work and determination. We are incredibly thankful for the lasting impact Coddy has had on the Company and I am especially grateful for the impact he has had on me personally."
About Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard, Inc. connects and engages the world through epic entertainment. A member of the Fortune 500 and S&P 500, Activision Blizzard is a leading interactive entertainment company. We delight hundreds of millions of monthly active users around the world through franchises including Activision's Call of Duty®, Spyro®, and Crash Bandicoot™, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Hearthstone®, Diablo®, StarCraft®, and Heroes of the Storm®, and King's Candy Crush™, Bubble Witch™, and Farm Heroes™. The company is one of the Fortune "100 Best Companies To Work For®." Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Blizzard has operations throughout the world. More information about Activision Blizzard and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activisionblizzard.com.
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