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Failed School Trustee Candidate Who Claimed to Be Victim of Racist Death Threats Charged Under Election Act
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, January 30, 2018
A Calgary school board trustee candidate who made headlines when she reported being the victim of racist threats has been charged under the Local Authorities Election Act following an investigation.
Nimra Amjad, 32, has been charged with signing a candidate's acceptance form that contains a false statement and making a false statement for a purpose related to an election.
Police believe she was not eligible to run for office when she unsuccessfully ran last fall as a Ward 3 and 4 school trustee candidate.
The seat on the Calgary Board of Education was won by Althea Adams.
The anti-corruption unit began investigating Amjad on Oct. 30, 2017, after a member of the public reported Amjad was not a Canadian citizen and therefore not eligible to run.
"It is alleged that the candidate filed both a notice of intent to run and a nomination acceptance form, swearing or affirming she had read the eligibility requirements and was legally eligible to run," according to police.
It is a crime for a non-citizen to file either of those documents.
Det. Jeff MacQueen said the charges are rare, which is why the investigation took quite a while.
"I don't think that it's something that happens on a regular basis, but it is concerning," MacQueen told reporters Tuesday afternoon.
"It does not appear that she is a Canadian citizen."
The city clerk responsible for Calgary elections says it's too late to challenge this election and there won't be a byelection.
"That time period, which is set out in the legislation, of six weeks to challenge the results of the election has passed and the results are now official and final," Laura Kennedy told CBC News.
But depending on the outcome of the charges against Amjad, there could be elections-related penalties on top of the maximum court sentence fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to six months in jail.
"If the candidate is found guilty, they are barred from running in an election and acting as an official agent for the next 10 years."
Amjad's lawyer, Steve Virk, says he has not reviewed the file just yet, but he did question why the investigation took so long.
Virk told CBC News he's asking for disclosure Tuesday.
'Glad the truth has come out'
Laura Hack, who ran against Amjad in last October's school board election, reacted to news of her being charged.
"I'm glad the truth has come out, and as someone who ran against her, I hope no one else has to even question eligibility of other candidates," Hack said. "I hope that changes are implemented for future races that ensure this doesn't happen again."
Amjad first made headlines when she reported being the victim of racist threats ahead of the election.
Two days before the election, CBC News reported the hate crimes unit had dropped its investigation after Amjad became unco-operative and the man she had accused said not only did he not do it, but he had dated Amjad.
An email chain between Amjad and the detective provided to CBC News depicts a frustrated investigator attempting to get a statement out of an uncooperative Amjad.
"I note that you have utilized the media in regard to this incident," wrote Const. Craig Collins. "This investigation is reaching Day 6, and you have not provided any formal statement to the police, despite numerous attempts by the police to obtain your statement."
In an interview with CBC News, Amjad changed her story numerous times.
She initially denied ever meeting or knowing Shawn Street, but by the end of an hour-long conversation she confirmed she'd met Street online and had gone on several dates with him.
Amjad is set to appear in court Feb. 13.
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Founder Focus roundup | December
In the second instalment of our Founder Focus roundup, we're shining a light on four fantastic startup owners.
There's nothing we love more than learning about impact-led startups and their amazing founders. That's why we've been sharing their stories through our Founder Focus posts on LinkedIn.
Here's a recap on the four founders we've celebrated over the last couple of months...
Adnan Ebrahim
We kicked off with Adnan Ebrahim, Co-founder and CEO of MindLabs!
Why we chose Adnan:
Adnan wants to make the world a happier place through MindLabs. Their vision is to make taking care of our mental health as normal as going to the gym.
He and the team have just secured $3.5M seed funding to power their mission of building the world's first live mental health platform.
Adnan spent his teens building communities and businesses online - two of which have been acquired. He was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2020.
About MindLabs
MindLabs is a live platform with video classes for your mind, designed to reduce anxiety, stress and loneliness.
The team wants to remove the stigma surrounding the mind by creating a live mental health platform that helps the world to relax and de-stress. Their vision is to make taking care of our mental health as normal as going to the gym.
In 2011, prior to MindLabs, founders Adnan and Gabor launched one of the first enthusiast communities, marking the dawn of a new wave of social media companies.
In the years that followed, they witnessed first-hand how there was a complete lack of investment in helping their young, millennial team members with their mental health in a way that they were used to: a community product that is mobile-first and video-led.
When they saw the alarming statistics in young adult suicide rates and depression, they realized that finding a solution for their own problems would help millions of others, too.
Learn more about Adnan in this podcast with The Startup Van: https://spoti.fi/3oY4tq5
Let's hear it for Adnan and the MindLabs team!
Tania Boler
Next, we shone a spotlight on Tania Boler, Founder & CEO of Elvie.
Why we chose Tania:
With Elvie, Tania is on a mission to take women's tech out of the dark ages. She wants to give women the tools to enable what their bodies have always been capable of, across every phase of womanhood.
On Mother's Day 2019, the Elvie team placed five giant inflatable boobs across London's skyline to fight the stigma around breastfeeding and pumping in public. #FreeTheFeed
She has also received over 15 awards including Technology Gamechanger, Business Leader 2020 and Health and Wellbeing Entrepreneur of the Year 2020.
About Elvie:
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life.
Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm!
Their trophy cabinet includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, IDA Design Award and Red Dot Award.
Elvie has also been recognized as one of Wired's 'hottest start-ups', named as one of the 15 start-ups "To Watch" by The Sunday Times and both products have been featured in the Oscar Nominee Gift Bags.
Tania is an internationally recognized women's health expert and has held leadership positions for various global NGOs and the United Nations. Learn more about Tania on this episode of MOVE: https://bit.ly/3m9neVE
Here's to Tania and the Elvie team!
Deepak Ravindran
Then we gave a shout-out to Deepak Ravindran, Co-founder & CCO of
Oddbox!
Why we chose Deepak:
Deepak, alongside his partner and Co-founder Emilie Vanpoperinghe, are on a mission to save the planet by rescuing wonky fruit and veg straight from the farm.
He left behind the life of an investment banker to help tackle food waste and is 'far happier working on a mission-driven project with a bunch of high energy, passionate and hard-working individuals'.
The team have secured B Corp status, as well as £16m of investment to help power their expansion plans and continue to reduce food waste across the UK!
About Oddbox:
In the UK alone, over 3 million tonnes of fruit and veg are wasted before they even leave the farm. "Too" big, "too" dinky, "too" many.
And when food goes to waste, so does all the energy, water and time that went into growing it.
With Oddbox, you can fill your belly and save the planet by rescuing fruit and veg straight from the farm, including the odd curvy cucumber.
By going directly to farmers, asking what they've got too much of and what's in season, they're cutting out the supermarkets and reducing the amount of food chucked away. Better for the planet, better for your plate. And all those dinky apples too.
A registered B Corp since June 2020, the Oddbox team have rescued over 14,000,000 kg of produce, donating surplus fruit and veg to charities that combat food poverty.
Learn more about Deepak and Emilie's story in this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast with 🎧 Sam Harris: https://bit.ly/3n2pY7R
Here's to Deepak, Emilie Vanpoperinghe and the Oddbox team!
Masami Sato
And finally, we raised a toast to Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1.
Why we chose Masami:
With B1G1, Masami is on a mission to help businesses embed giving right into the heart of their everyday activities. B1G1 partner with vetted, high-impact projects to support people and communities around the world.
Since 2007, B1G1 has come together with more than 3,000 businesses from all industries around the world, creating 240+ million giving impacts.
Masami is also the winner of The Sustainable Business Award: SME, is an Amazon Best-Selling Author, plus a 2-time TEDx Speaker!
About B1G1
In 2007, B1G1 started with a simple idea: "What if every business could make a difference in their own way, just by doing what they normally do?" With more than a decade of work, this simple idea has now become a global movement.
The B1G1 team are on a mission to create a world full of giving. They've partnered with over 500 vetted, high-impact projects to support people and communities around the world. With a unique giving model, they pass on 100% of your giving to the projects you choose to support.
B1G1 lets you 'embed' giving into your business activities so that you can easily create a great impact that inspires.
Masami has taken part in a number of podcasts; check them out and learn more about her, here: https://bit.ly/30IToyU
Let's hear it for Masami and the B1G1 team!
Who should we feature next? Let us know on Twitter, LinkedIn or by dropping us an email at contact@confidotalent.com.

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Mr. Rappaport received a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. He then spent three years as an assistant district attorney in the New York County District Attorneys' Office. He serves as coordinating counsel for breast implant litigation for a number of New York hospitals and is vice president and a member of the New York State Medical Malpractice Defense Bar Association Board of Directors. Mr. Rappaport frequently presents on defense litigation issues and has lectured on behalf of the Combined Coordinating Council, the FOJP Service Corp. and the Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company.


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Death Raises Questions About Web Site For Speeding Cyclists
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The New York Times: Death Raises Questions About Web Site for Speeding Cyclists
By FRANCES DINKELSPIEL
After Jack Backus, an Oakland cyclist, sped down a hill in Joaquin Miller Park recently, he raced home to upload information about the ride to a Web site called Strava.
A nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization providing local coverage of the San Francisco Bay Area for The New York Times.
Once Mr. Backus's GPS had sent statistics to the site, he could see his average speed and compare his performance to others on the same stretch.
Mr. Backus, an architect, is one of scores of bicyclists in the Bay Area who are flocking to Strava, a virtual cycling club started in April 2009. It lets members record their rides, create routes using computerized maps and ride in virtual competitions.
"It's kind of an interesting way to connect with other cyclists and to have a little bit of a competitive thing going," Mr. Backus said.
But the recent death of a cyclist who was racing down a hill in Tilden Park to recapture a speed record he had briefly held has sparked a debate about whether Strava may inadvertently encourage cyclists to take risks.
The cyclist, Kim Flint, 40, of Oakland, was killed June 19 when he hit a car while racing down South Park Drive. Thirteen days earlier, he had sped down that same stretch of road in 2 minutes 7 seconds, reaching a top speed of 49.3 miles per hour. (The speed limit on South Park Drive is 30 m.p.h.) After he uploaded those statistics on Strava, he was designated a "KOM" or "King of the Mountain."
But on June 15, another rider bested his time by four seconds, prompting Mr. Flint to ride that stretch again four days later.
Some of Mr. Flint's friends said his obsession with Strava led to his death. They support posting endurance records but think that posting speed records encourages risky behavior.
"Strava should not, even inadvertently, enable this kind of downhill dive bombing for time on open roads," said Patrick Gordis, who had gone on three lengthy rides with Mr. Flint in the past month.
The police from the East Bay Regional Park District, who have jurisdiction over Tilden Park, did not know about Strava before Mr. Flint's death, but now they are concerned.
"Strava may be advocating unsafe practices," Lt. Dave Dubowy said. "We need to address that."
Strava, based in Palo Alto and in Hanover, N.H., said in an e-mail message it would not comment for this article "out of respect for Kim's family." On June 30, it used the company blog to announce changes to its downhill KOM records — members can now flag a ride segment as "hazardous," which will prompt Strava to remove all comparison ratings on that ride.
"Today we are releasing measures that we hope will continue to help our users remember that safety should always be their first priority whenever they are on the road or trail," Michael Horvath, one of Strava's co-founders, posted on the blog.
Strava has already marked South Hill Drive as hazardous and removed those speed statistics. But statistics remain for other road segments on which Mr. Flint held a KOM ranking.
Mr. Gordis would prefer that Strava eliminate virtual competitions for any steep descent, but he thinks the current change is a positive step.


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We have previously issued several alerts regarding the ability of eligible tribal entities to apply for certain airwave licenses that can be used for wireless internet access and other services. Our alerts can be found here, here and here. The window for applying for this spectrum opens on Feb. 3, 2020, and closes on August 3, 2020. The FCC has now released procedures for applying.
The FCC urges potential applicants to familiarize themselves with the general rules governing operation in the 2.5 GHz band and "strongly encourages" applicants to conduct due diligence to determine whether they will be able to provide services using the spectrum. This is a critical step as the failure to deploy a network using the spectrum within four or five years will result in cancellation of the license. The FCC identified the following non-exclusive list of factors that applicants should consider: (1) determine how much spectrum is available in the areas in which they wish to provide service; (2) assess where transmission equipment could be sited and the process for acquiring and/or leasing such sites; (3) determine technical requirements, including infrastructure and other network equipment needs; (4) consider nearby wireless services that must be protected from interference; (5) assess system financing and partnership arrangements and system administration and management; and (6) consider network and backhaul needs.
Applications will only be accepted during the filing window and they must be filed electronically through the agency's Universal Licensing System. The FCC includes some step-by-step filing instructions here. There is no filing fee but standard filing forms must be used. Applicants must file a separate application for each separate tribal area and there is no limit to the number of applications an eligible tribe or tribally owned entity may file.
The application must include necessary exhibits and information to demonstrate that it meets all four eligibility criteria: (1) the applicant is a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Village, or consortium of eligible tribes, or an entity owned and controlled by an eligible tribe; (2) the area for which the applicant seeks a license is an eligible tribal land; (3) the tribal land is rural (The FCC has a mapping tool to help identify eligible tribes and areas.); and (4) the applicant maintains a local presence for each tribal land that is the subject to the application. If for some reason a tribe cannot technically meet one of these requirements, it must request a waiver as part of the application. An applicant must also have a current FCC Form 602 Ownership Form on file when it files its application.
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The commission is apparently not interested in finding out who picked up the victims and why. AQIS on steady decline. [14], On 3 September 2014, Ayman al-Zawahiri, leader of al-Qaeda, announced the establishment of a new branch in the Indian subcontinent in a 55-minute video posted online. In September 2014, al-Qaeda Central (AQC) launched its latest regional affiliate, al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). This group is listed as a … [28] On 17 September, Mahmoud released a statement which justified the attempted attack on the Pakistani frigate, stating that America was the primary enemy of AQIS. [33] Four days later, Mahmoud gave a eulogy for the two officials, and urged Pakistani doctors and military officers to follow their example. creation of AQIS in September 2014. Umar was a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) military commander and al-Qa'ida propagandist prior to being named leader of AQIS in September 2014. "[36], As of now, AQIS have carried out multiple terrorist attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh -. Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) operates under the Taliban umbrella from Afghanistan's Nimruz, Helmand and Kandahar provinces and its current leader is Pakistan-born Osama Mahmood, who is also "not listed" under the UNSC sanctions. move in reinvigorating its agenda with the . The foreign office said Pakistan will continue to highlight India's state sponsorship of terrorism and destabilizing activities against Pakistan. Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent usually abbreviated as AQIS, is an Islamist militant organization which aims to fight the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh in order to establish an Islamic state. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) is a splinter terrorist group of Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (QDe.132) based in Lalpura, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Any military incursion into Pakistan would be a risky gamble by the Indian PM. [22], On 23 September 2019, Afghan officials announced that they had killed Asim Umar, the head of al-Qaeda in Indian subcontinent, during a joint US-Afghan military raid in Helmand province of Afghanistan. THE circumstances surrounding the arrest of Ali Wazir, PTM leader and South Waziristan MNA, are curious to say the... Five AQIS militants handed down jail terms by Gujranwala ATC, PML-N fails to get resignations of all MPAs, Dialogue with India not possible in current situation: Qureshi, Turkish contractors move court against LWMC admin, کورونا کے خوف میں دب جانے والی 2020 کی بہترین فلمیں, کورونا وائرس کی نئی قسم زیادہ متعدی ہے، تحقیق. LAHORE: The Gujranwala Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) handed down on Thursday 16 year imprisonment each to five Al Qaeda militants for terror financing and keeping explosives. Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) operates under the Taliban umbrella from Afghanistan 's Nimruz, Helmand and Kandahar provinces and its current leader is Pakistan-born Osama Mahmood, who is also "not listed" under the UNSC sanctions. Umar had led AQIS from its inception in 2014. Ltd. (www.compunode.com).Designed for Dawn. Pakistan continues to face threats from factions of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups, including an affiliate of the Islamic State. Pakistan continues to face threats from factions of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups, including an affiliate of the Islamic State. On Nov. 10, Afghan security forces claimed the killing of the deputy head of AQIS in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's Farah province. The printed material was disseminated to various parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan through couriers. After focus of both the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) on the terrorists in Karachi, they had shifted the set-up to Gujranwala. By Thomas Joscelyn | September 13, 2014 | [email protected] | @thomasjoscelyn. On 14 October 2014, Mahmoud confirmed that AQIS senior leader Imran Ali Siddiqi was killed in a US drone strike. In 25 April 2016, AQIS claimed responsibility for the death of an, This page was last edited on 24 November 2020, at 20:27. The group has been condemned by other Muslim religious and political organizations including the Association of Indian Muslims, Indian American Muslim Council, Indian Minorities Advocacy Network, Indian Muslim Educational Foundation of North America, Indian Muslim Relief and Charities, Muslim Youth Awareness Alliance in India,[16] and the Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh and Khelafat Majlish in Bangladesh and Burmese Muslim Association in Myanmar. On the . affiliate, al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). AQIS is al-Qaeda's newest branch, founded in September 2014. Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (Arabic: جماعة قاعدة الجهاد في شبه القارة الهندية, romanized: Jamā'at Qā'idat al-Jihād fÄ« Shibh al-Qārrah al-HindÄ«yah, lit. On the . In Pakistan, officials said AQIS has been linked to just one major attempted terrorist attack — an effort two years ago to hijack a Pakistani navy vessel from the port of Karachi. Mahmood succeeded Asim Umar. Muhammad Hanif – also known as Zarar, Naseem, Abdullah, Ayub, and Hanifi – was an early post-9/11 member of al Qaeda in Pakistan who played significant roles at crucial stages of its … Before coming together under AQIS, there were various jihadist factions operating in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. He was trained by previous emir of the AQIS, Asim Umar, who was recently killed in Afghanistan. No major . Ten paramilitary personnel were killed, and 15 were wounded. On 11 December 2014, AQIS issued a report detailing these attacks. Jamaat ul Ansar al-Shariah Pakistan is al-Qaeda's subsequent attempt to reinvigorate itself in Pakistan. He was in charge of the media cell. Muhammad Hanif – also known as Zarar, Naseem, Abdullah, Ayub, and Hanifi – was an early post-9/11 member of al Qaeda in Pakistan who played significant roles at crucial stages of its survival. We conclude the case study with a discussion on whether the U.S. has, at any time, effectively defeated, dismantled, or disrupted the group. Synopsis. Two years ago, the prospects of al-Qaeda in Pakistan appeared dim, but the organization is striving hard make a … People are living in peace and in such a situation the announcement by Al Qaeda chief Zawahiri has made the people fearful and worried. AQIS is al-Qaeda's newest branch, founded in September 2014. "The AQIS network was running the media cell of the organisation and was also sending funds to their central leadership in Afghanistan. The attacks targeted local police, a professor, and a blogger. The September 6, 2014 raid, which was foiled after a firefight and a suicide bombing, was the first major operation carried out by AQIS. Although some Kashmiris were arrested for assisting al Qaeda in the country[citation needed], there is no evidence of any organized presence of the group in the region. The punishment was handed down on Thursday after trial in a case registered and investigated by the CTD. As LEAs continued their surveillance, they arrested these terrorists (important members of the AQIS) when they planned a terrorist activity there. Pakistan's crackdown on militancy and terrorism have greatly degraded AQIS's presence in the country. 'Group of the Base of Jihad in the Indian Subcontinent') usually abbreviated as AQIS, is an Islamist militant organization which aims to fight the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh in order to establish an Islamic state. Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) operates under the Taliban umbrella from Afghanistan's Nimruz, Helmand and Kandahar provinces and its current leader is Pakistan … the areas of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan where AQIS operates. It was produced by the Subcontinent branch of Al Qaeda's As-Sahab media production house, and the articles focused on waging jihad in the Indian Subcontinent.[27]. [34], On 5 December 2014, AQIS published a photo showing the two officials who were killed in the US raid on the Afghan-Pakistani border, as well as a photo of the deceased son of one of the officials. Describing Pakistan as "America's grazing field," he says: "The law and culture, education and economy, military and police, the entire system is not Islamic..." In this, Pakistan cites the presence in India of the Islamic State and the AQIS (al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent) as evidence. 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Taliban Pakistan (TTP-Shahidullah faction), Karachi-based Jundulah, and a less. In this, Pakistan cites the presence in India of the Islamic State and the AQIS (al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent) as evidence. The reality of this project is a little different. Omar was reportedly picked up to head the AQIS after its formation in 2014. [16][47] A spokesman for Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh added: There is prevailing a congenial and peaceful environment in Bangladesh. The arrested AQIS terrorists have been identified as M Saleem, M Qasim and Jamilur Rehman. [19] Ustad Ahmad Farooq, the deputy emir for AQIS, was killed on 15 January 2015 following a US drone strike in South Waziristan. One of the officials owned the house that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed lived in when he was captured. Farooqi was killed by Pakistani security forces. 'Group of the Base of Jihad in the Indian Subcontinent') usually abbreviated as AQIS,[12] is an Islamist militant organization which aims to fight the governments of Pakistan,[10] Afghanistan, India, Myanmar and Bangladesh[13] in order to establish an Islamic state. This is sheer cheek, given that Asim Umar, the AQIS leader, is sheltered in Pakistan and even married there. IHC dismisses petition of PTV officials sacked by chairman. Unlike AQIS, Ansar al-Shariah seems more active and has a highly trained and seasoned cadre. Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the newest branch of the international terrorist organization, claimed two terrorist attacks in Pakistan during its first week … AQIS Karachi has been involved in several high-profile attacks, including the attempt to hijack two Pakistani warships and use them to attack the U.S. and Indian navies in the summer of 2014. group has pledged allegiance to IS. The official spokesman for AQIS, Usama Mahmoud, … By Thomas Joscelyn | September 13, 2014 | tjoscelyn@gmail.com | @thomasjoscelyn. er-known . 5 Immediately after the group's formation, AQIS attempted to hijack a Pakistani navy frigate in Karachi. Bangladesh had experienced earlier militant activities and terrorism by Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami. Asim Akbar, alias Saeed, alias Baba, alias Bazurg, alias Jaffer, was a resident of Lahore. He remained a close aide of the present operational/militant commander of AQIS Atif Ghauri, alias Yahya, who was in Afghanistan. The group took responsibility for the 2 September 2014 assassination of Brigadier Fazal Zahoor, a senior officer in the Pakistani Army, who was shot dead by men riding motorcycles. THE relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is indeed a strong one that goes back decades. Convicted terrorists were running a media cell of the AQIS in Gujranwala. [29] On September 30, AQIS released another statement which said that the intended targets were the American and Indian navies.[30]. Reportedly operating in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh, and Kashmir, the group … On 4 November 2014, Mahmoud released a series of tweets that condemned what he said as the "Infidel System." Law enforcement agencies have arrested four suspected al-Qaeda militants in Karachi, Sindh police said in a press release on Sunday. Convicted terrorists were running a media cell of the AQIS in Gujranwala. The militant group has also stated its intentions to attack American targets in the Indian … Compunode.com Pvt. He had also been trained in urban terrorist warfare and was assisting Ahmad in launching attacks on LEAs. "It is a very important verdict where Al Qaeda operatives have been convicted after terrorism financing charges proved true against the convicts," a spokesperson for the CTD Punjab said. The AQIS spokesman says that, though Pakistan was created, the system imposed on Pakistan and enforced through the military left by the British rulers is against shari'a. Fourth, we outline the U.S. approach to countering AQIS. Some experts also suggest that Al Qaeda have links with some local Kashmiri factionist groups to spread insurgency in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. He also spoke about the US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria. Internal documents suggest otherwise, 20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing, COAS, ISI chief meet PM Imran: 'Defence of motherland will be ensured at all costs', Islamabad United bids adieu to Misbah due to his commitments with national side, 'Go home if you don't have solutions to people's problems,' Bilawal tells PM Imran, Laptops, desktop sales see 'renaissance'; shortages won't ease until 2022, 5 facts you might not have known about the legendary Moin Akhtar. 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Average Cost of College Has Jumped an Incredible 3,009% in 50 Years
Andrew DePietro
April 9, 2019, 9:40 AM
Group of Students with Backpacks Walking to School.
College entrance scams have rocked education and the entertainment world recently.
But the admissions scandal pales in comparison to the soaring cost of college in 2019.
Both in current dollars at the time and adjusted for inflation, the cost of college has skyrocketed, along with student debt.
Colleges have gotten caught up in the news lately, and not for anything good. Last week, the Department of Justice charged dozens of people in a college entrance scam. What's been dubbed Operation Varsity Blues involves coaches, exam administrators, students and their parents in an approximately $25 million scandal. The kicker: The parents are well-known celebrities and CEOs, including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin.
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But there are other less sensational ways colleges and universities in the U.S. are proving costly. Perhaps the simplest way to observe it is in the current cost to go to college compared with the past. Both in terms of current dollars at the time and adjusted for inflation, the cost of college in the U.S. has skyrocketed in the last 50 years. Find out how much college used to cost and how much it costs today.
From Elementary to College: Average Cost of Education in Every State
Today's Average College Tuition Is 31x More Than It Was in 1969
From 1969 to 2019, the average annual cost of a four-year public school has soared 3,009 percent. The average annual cost of a four-year private school has jumped 2,310 percent. Today, the average American needs to earn about $22,000 more than the current median income to afford college.
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Back in 1968-1969, the cost of a four-year public school was $329, according to National Center for Education Statistics data and based on averaging tuition and fees at four-year universities and other four-year colleges. Nowadays, according to The College Board, a public four-year school costs $10,230 in tuition and fees.
Private schools also saw a large surge in tuition prices, but not as much as public schools. In 1968-1969, the cost of a four-year private school was $1,487, growing to $35,830 by 2018-2019.
When you adjust these dollar figures for inflation, the change is smaller, but still unsettling. For instance, $329 for a public four-year school in 1969 adjusted for inflation is $2,323. That works out to an increase of 340 percent from 1969 to 2019 with inflation included, or nearly three and a half times the cost in the past.
For private schools, the inflation-adjusted price of tuition and fees was $10,499. With a current cost of tuition and fees at $35,830, that works out to an increase of 241 percent.
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Take a look at the average cost of four-year public and private colleges since 1969:
Average Cost of Four-Year College
Four-Year, Public
Four-Year, Private
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and The College Board
The Effect of Climbing College Costs: New Report Shows Millennial Student Loan Debt Has Grown to More Than $1 Trillion
Rising Cost of College Tuition Has Resulted in More than $1 Trillion in Millennial Student Loan Debt
The effects of this rise in college tuition cost is the proliferation of student loans — and far worse, student loan debt. In fact, student loan debt, according to the New York Federal Reserve, has reached a record new high of $1.46 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2018, up from $1.44 trillion. Student loan debt has more than doubled in a decade.
Find out the average student loan debt in every state.
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Methodology: GOBankingRates determined the cost of college in 1968-1969 versus 2018-2019 using data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and The College Board. The cost increase was calculated in terms of current dollars at the time as well as inflation-adjusted dollars using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index calculator. To calculate average college costs in 1968-1969, figures from the NCES for in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions, including (1) universities and (2) other four-year institutions, were averaged to attain overall figures for in-state costs at four-year public colleges. The same was done to calculate the average tuition and fees for private institutions as well. Some figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.
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Biden Administration Delivers TPS for Venezuelans, Finally
By honoring his electoral promise, the new U.S. President went further than the Trump administration in protecting Venezuelans in irregular status—but not as far as Colombia did
Raul Stolk March 8, 2021
We've been writing about the long awaited Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the U.S. for years now, and it was finally delivered today. The first post we published on the subject was a piece by Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian dated May 02, 2019—just a few months after Juan Guaidó took oath as caretaker President. Feels like it was ages ago. And, in fact, considering the severity of the Venezuelan crisis, it was. As Venezuelans flocked from the patria it had become evident that measures needed to be taken in order to protect the migrants in their countries of destination. Since the Trump administration was so closely involved with the caretaker government it was reasonable to expect some kind of measure that would protect Venezuelans in the U.S., many of which are in the country under expired visas or trapped in the middle of processing asylum requests (many of those won't prosper because, truthfully, they may not comply with the prerequisites). But nothing came. Until his last day in office when he signed an Administrative Memorandum (DED) with instructions for the Secretary of Homeland Security to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months the removal of Venezuelans, or aliens without a nationality, who last resided in Venezuela, and who were in the country as of January 20th, 2021.
It felt like a half-assed farewell gift to a vulnerable group who supported him unconditionally, and which was important in the narrative that delivered him Florida in the 2020 elections. It also felt as a last minute hail mary to steal Joe Biden's thunder if his administration pulled through with the promise to deliver the TPS.
The DED can be removed more easily than the TPS, and the TPS has a better infrastructure to process requests and work permits.
But as Betilde wrote, the DED is not a status. It doesn't grant the same level of protection as the TPS, from Betilde's piece:
DED is a benefit that allows certain foreign nationals from designated countries and regions facing political or civic conflict or disaster to live and work in the United States. This form of relief from removal provides an administrative stay of deportation for a specific period of time. It's not the same as TPS; the main difference is that DED is a temporary protection from deportation while TPS is a temporary immigration benefit. Deferred Enforced Departure and Temporary Protected Status allow foreigners the opportunity to work, but the U.S. President has the constitutional power to designate DEDs, while the power to designate a TPS rests with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Also, as immigration lawyer and Foro Penal member Julio Henriquez explained to us in an interview, the DED can be removed more easily than the TPS, and the TPS has a better infrastructure to process requests and work permits.
TPS, however, is not perfect. Unlike the Colombian version, which grants a 10-year permanence status for Venezuelans in Colombia as well as a pathway to residency, the U.S. version is only for 18 months. And the people under this benefit have to live under the uncertainty of renewal every year and a half. The truth is that Venezuelan migration has to be understood as a long-term or even permanent event. The faster the world realizes this the easier it will be for our migrants to integrate to their new societies, and become strong enough to help their families back home and, who knows, grow even more useful for the moment, in the future, when Venezuela is ready to change and the idealized age of rebuilding finally comes.
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