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Category - journalism and media communication, economics #### [INTERVIEW] Data essential for 'evidence-based decisions': Statistics Korea commissioner\| Statistics can help to find right spot to start business By Yoon Ja-young Let's say someone wants to open a fried chicken restaurant near his home. Is it a good location to start the business? The person can get some idea by visiting the Statistical Geographic Information Service (SGIS) offered by Statistics Korea, where diverse kinds of information, such as the number of residents, whether they are in their 20s, 30s, or 40s, how each demographic group changes at certain times, and even the number of competitors in a five to 20-minute driving radius, are available. 'We will advance the SGIS, which combines statistics with geographic information system (GIS) technology to assist individuals and companies in making evidence-based decisions to initiate or operate their business,' Statistics Korea Commissioner Han Hoon said in an interview with The Korea Times. Having served as deputy minister at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Han has witnessed how crucial statistics are in the decision making of not only policymakers but also businesses and even individuals. He says he virtually 'lived with statistics' while working as the deputy minister, a field manager of the country's internal economic policies. On the first day of each month, for instance, he would get statistics on the previous month's exports and imports. After a couple of days comes the consumer price data and then the job market statistics come in the middle of the month. Then comes the statistics on industrial output. Statistics, including these, provide 'the concrete evidence needed in supporting the operation of the government,' he says. His position has now changed, from a consumer of statistics to a supplier of statistics. Thanks to his experience as a consumer, he is very much aware of what consumers want from statistics and how they are used. That's why he is very much interested in using 'experimental statistics,' produced from big data such as mobile telecommunications and credit card use. 'In the case of industrial output data, the June figure is released around the end of July. That is not fast enough when the government must urgently find out which sectors are hit by the pandemic, which requires support measures and relief fund allocations. Statistics have limitations in terms of their timeliness. As such, we aim to leverage 'experimental statistics,' using big data for more effective decision making,' he said. The statistics agency thus purchases credit card spending data from a credit card company and releases it every week after processing it. It is useful not only for policymaking but also for businesses and anyone in the private sector who needs quickly to grasp sales trends. 'Although they may not yet be included in official statistics due to statistical accuracy issues, they are quite useful as proxy information,' Han said, adding that adapting to the changing times will be the role of Statistics Korea during his tenure. 'Creating a 'digital platform government' is one of the 120 key national tasks of the new administration in Korea. Statistics Korea will support the government by producing timely statistics and services,' he said. Reducing data divide through ODA Han believes such efforts will narrow down the gap between those who can afford to pay for data and those who cannot. The gap exists not only within the country but also among countries and Statistics Korea is thus helping developing countries to advance their statistical systems. 'While international organizations and major advanced countries place a greater focus on statistical system consulting, we have been extending assistance all the way to directly designing and deploying systems that best meet the needs of such developing countries,' Han said. Statistics Korea has been expanding overseas development assistance (ODA) projects to assist developing countries in enhancing their statistical capabilities since 2012. It has supported nine countries, including Mongolia, Colombia and Tanzania in developing and deploying statistical systems, along with training for statistical capacity building. In 2022 and 2023, it plans to undertake ODA projects in Azerbaijan, Tanzania, Vietnam and Colombia. While working at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Han was recognized in the Hall of Fame as being a role model boss. When asked what he plans with the statistics office workers, he stressed communication. 'We are an organization of 3,400 people, with regional offices around the country. To make best use of the data compiled, communication is essential,' he said, adding that he started brown bag meetings. Regardless of rank, all participants have a say there. 'I should listen to them and reflect their opinion in my decision-making. That is the crucial role of a leader,' the commissioner said. He also encourages employees to build their expertise. 'They don't have to stick to the statistics office. If they move to the private sector with the expertise they built here, it will enhance the overall statistical competitiveness of the society, which will be good for all.'<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === Slogan\|\|Stay connected San Antonio\| \|Frequency\|\|550 kHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|Translator(s)\|\|107.1 K296GK (Pleasanton)\| \|First air date\|\|550: September 1922 (as WCAR) 107.1: March 13, 2015 \|Power\|\|550: 5,000 watts\| \|ERP\|\|107.1: 250 watts\| \|HAAT\|\|107.1: 186 m (610 ft)\| \|Facility ID\|\|550: 71087 \|Callsign meaning\|\|Keep Talking San Antonio (Originally Kome To San Antonio)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|WCAR (1922-?)\| (Alpha Media Licensee, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KJXK, KLEY-FM, KTFM, KHHL, KZDC\| KTSA (550 AM & 107.1 FM) is a news-talk formatted radio station in San Antonio, Texas. KTSA was acquired by BMP Radio in August 2006. On July 27, 2009, Border Media Partners was taken over by its lenders in an "amicable manner," according to an FCC filing (radioink.com). Border Media had not made a debt payment in two years (San Antonio Express-News). This resulted in BMP selling the station to L&L Broadcasting (now Alpha Media) in 2013. This radio station began as WCAR, founded by John C. Rodriguez of the Alamo Radio & Electric Company in September 1922. WCAR was the second radio station in San Antonio, taking the airwaves shortly after WJAE which only lasted a few months. Full-time operation of KTSA was approved April 29, 1933, when the Federal Radio Commission approved KTSA's purchase of KFUL in Galveston, Texas, and the subsequent elimination of that station. Previously, the two had shared broadcast time. KTSA, which was owned by Southwest Broadcasting Company at that time, also became a full affiliate of the Southwest and CBS networks. On October 28, 1940, KTSA played host to the first and only meeting between noted science fiction author H.G. Wells and radio dramatist Orson Welles, which occurred nearly two years after the panic created by Welles' broadcast of The War of the Worlds. For a time the Express News Corporation owned the station. In the 1950s rock and roll radio Pioneer Gordon McLendon bought KTSA and made it one of the first Top 40 stations in America. KTSA became an overnight sensation because of the music and outrageous for the time promotions including a "Flagpole" sitter in the O. R. Mitchell Dodge Used Car lot on Broadway, and the KTSA Easter Egg Hunt which swamped San Pedro Park with thousands of listeners searching for a $1000 KTSA Golden Egg. IN 1957 KTSA got competition from KONO radio which changed to the top 40 format and hired several of KTSA's disk jockeys. By this time McLendon had successful stations in El Paso (KELP) Dallas (KLIF) and Houston (KILT) and used the El Paso and San Antonio stations as farm teams for the larger markets. Under McLendon ownership, KTSA once obtained Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permission to change its call letters from KTSA to KAKI, reportedly to honor San Antonio's military personnel (with "KAKI" meaning "khaki", a type of fabric used in military uniforms). After KAKI letterhead and promotional materials were printed, management learned that their new call letters were slang in Spanish for baby feces. The call letter change was reconsidered and the station reverted to KTSA. McLendon sold KTSA in the late 1960s but the station remained one of San Antonio's most listened-to stations until the advent of FM stereo radio. During the '60s KTSA also aired on 101.5 FM in San Antonio?. This lasted until Waterman Broadcasting bought the stations from McLendon in 1965 and signed off 101.5 and started KTFM on 102.7. KTSA was bought in late 1967, not 1965, by Boerne Waterman from the northeastern part of the United States. The FCC had a rule at that time that a single owner could not own more than 7 radio stations. Gordon McLendon had bought another radio station, increasing his number to 8, and San Antonio was one of his smallest markets, so he sold KTSA. Gordon McLendon owned it until late 1967. KTSA was a Top 40 format "55-KTSA: until Fall 1986 when it changed to News/Talk format that it is today. In the 1960s, the station played the "top 55 hits" to go along with its location as 550 on the dial. Former on-air staff KTSA staff inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame include Ricci Ware and Brad Messer, and Don Keyes. Early 1950s and 1960s rock and roll star disk jockeys include Don Keyes, Ricci Ware, Bruce Hathaway, Pat Tallman, and Charlie Vann. Mark Velasco - 1986-1988 During the time KTSA was a music station. On February 26, 2015 KTSA began simulcasting on FM translator K296GK 107.1 FM San Antonio, Texas, which was upgraded and moved from its original city of license in Pleasanton, TX. - "KTSA Gets Full Time" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 15, 1933. Retrieved 10 October 2014. - Durkee, Rob. American Top 40: The Countdown of the Century. ISBN 0-02-864895-1. New York City: Schirmer Books, 1999, Accessed December 10, 2007. The story here, however, was that KAKI's ratings ended up going down after the calls changed, bucking the trend of his other stations, which saw a rise in listeners after changes of their calls. - "World's Greatest Radio Entertainers!". [IDX] "Talk radio has become hate radio". - "What You Must Know If You Own "Don't Tread On Me"! - KTSA". 5 August 2016. - "KTSA San Antonio Adds FM Translator - RadioInsight". 26 February 2015. 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Wikipedia page: === Category - journalism and media communication, geography (PSIP) \|Owner\|\|Tyler Media Group (Oklahoma Land Company, LLC) \|First air date\|\|1989[when?]\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Oklahoma CitY\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|TV: KUOK, KTUZ-TV Radio: KTUZ-FM, KJKE, KEBC, KTLR, KKNG-FM \|Former callsigns\|\|K69EK (1987–2005) 69 (UHF; 1989–2005) \|Former affiliations\|\|Independent (1989–1995) The WB (1995–1996) The Shepherd's Chapel Network (2000–2002) Univision (as a translator of KUOK, 2004–2012) \|Transmitter power\|\|15 kW\| KOCY-LP, UHF digital channel 48, is an Estrella TV-affiliated television station located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. The station is owned by the locally based Tyler Media Group, and is a sister station to Univision affiliate KUOK (channel 36) and Telemundo affiliate KTUZ-TV (channel 30). All three stations share studios located near Southeast 51st Street and Shields Boulevard in southern Oklahoma City, and its transmitter near Kelley Avenue (between 70th and 78th Streets) in northeast Oklahoma City. It is not carried locally on Cox Communications or AT&T U-verse at the present time. The station first signed on the air in 1989[when?] as K69EK, broadcasting on UHF channel 69 as an Independent station. In 1995, the station joined The WB upon the network's launch until 1996. From the mid-1990s until 2000, the station carried programming from LeSea Broadcasting-owned general entertainment/religious network World Harvest Television; for the next two years afterward, it ran religious programming from The Shepherd's Chapel Network. It then switched to a music video format as an affiliate of MTV2 from 2002 to 2004. After being acquired by Equity Broadcasting Corporation, the station became a Univision affiliate on May 8, 2004, as one of three Oklahoma-licensed translator stations of the then six-station two-state network "Univision Arkansas-Oklahoma", with Woodward-based KUOK (channel 35) as its Oklahoma flagship. KUOK, K69EK and three low-power stations that Equity also acquired to become KUOK's translators (KCHM-LP channel 36, now KUOK-CD; Sulphur-based KOKT-LP channel 20; and KUTU-CA channel 25 in Tulsa), originally relayed Univision programming across portions of Oklahoma via a simulcast from then-sister station KLRA-LP (channel 58) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Prior to this, Univision was only receivable via local cable providers such as Cox Communications, which carried its programming from the Spanish language network's national feed; that feed was eventually replaced by a direct-from-studio fiber optic feed of KUOK (whose schedule now mirrors the national feed outside of local advertising, news inserts and occasional paid programming substitutions, and provided improved reception of the station throughout the market than that receivable over-the-air prior to the digital transition). In the first months of operation, the Univision Oklahoma stations ran a direct simulcast from KLRA-LP including local commercials from the Little Rock area that were inserted by that station during national commercial breaks and its station identification slides (the Oklahoma City repeaters identified through text-only IDs placed at the bottom of the screen during the top and bottom of each hour). In March 2005, K69EK, though still programmed via satellite from Equity's headquarters in Little Rock, ceased the KLRA-LP simulcast and became a direct simulcast of KUOK (which began operating its own separate feed), carrying advertising for businesses within the Oklahoma City market and separate station promotions. That same month on March 13, the station changed its callsign to KWDW-LP. On June 25, 2008, Equity announced that it would sell KUOK, its low-power repeaters and KUTU to Luken Communications (owned by former Equity executive Henry Luken). That December, Equity Media Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection; offers by Luken Communications to acquire Equity-owned stations in six markets were later withdrawn. KUOK and its translators were sold at auction to the Tyler Media Group on April 16, 2009; this effectively created a duopoly between KUOK and Telemundo affiliate KTUZ-TV (channel 30). On November 22, 2011, the station changed its callsign to KUOK-LP (KUOK's translator on channel 36, changed its callsign to KUOK-LD around the same time), then on February 9, 2012, the call letters were changed again to KOCY-LP (the KOCY callsign had previously been used on Tyler-owned radio station KEBC (1560 AM) from 2003 to 2011, and on KGHM (1340 AM) from the 1940s until the early 1990s); it also replaced the KUOK simulcast with programming from Estrella TV; as such, it became Tyler Media's third (separate) Spanish-language station in the Oklahoma City market. \|48.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KUOK-CD\|\|Main KOCY-LP programming / Estrella TV\| - Marich, Robert (2008-06-26). "Equity Media Sells RTN to Ease Crunch". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved 2008-06-28. Bloomberg News. Retrieved December 9, 2008. - "Takers found for 60 Equity stations". Television Business Report. April 18, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009. - "OKC cluster expands". Television Business Report. May 19, 2009. Retrieved May 22, 2009. - Estrella TV launches in Oklahoma City, OK - RabbitEars TV Query for KOCY<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### \|100.5 K263BR (Park Rapids)\| \|First air date\|\|1963\| \|Power\|\|50,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) \|Callsign meaning\|\|Park Rapids, Minnesota\| \|Affiliations\|\|CBS Radio, Westwood One, Premiere Networks\| \|Owner\|\|De La Hunt Broadcasting\| \|Sister stations\|\|KAKK, KDKK, KKWB, KQKK, KSKK, KXKK\| KPRM (870 AM) is a radio station in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It has a hybrid classic country/conservative talk radio format. Locally, it broadcasts the popular "Coffee Talk" morning show, and is currently simulcasted on KDKK and KAKK. National news comes from the CBS Radio Network, the classic country format (as well as Jim Bohannon's syndicated early-morning magazine America in the Morning) comes from Westwood One and the station also carries Premiere Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Sean Hannity Show. KPRM transmits with 50,000 watts of power during the day, 1,000 watts at night, and is owned and operated by De La Hunt Broadcasting. The studios and offices are on the east side of Park Rapids, near the intersection of Highways 34 and 4. Because WWL in New Orleans, Louisiana is the dominant Class A station on 870 AM, KPRM must reduce power during nighttime hours, preventing interference with the skywave signal of WWL. In addition to the Park Rapids properties (KPRM, KDKK 97.5, and KXKK 92.5), they also own KKWB 102.5 in Bemidji, Minnesota, KAKK 1570 and KQKK 101.9 in Walker, Minnesota, and KSKK 1070 in Wadena, Minnesota. - De La Hunt Broadcasting - Query the FCC's AM station database for KPRM - Radio-Locator Information on KPRM - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KPRM - Query the FCC's FM station database for K263BR - Radio-Locator information on K263BR - FCC History Cards for KPRM<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia === −325 meters (−1,066 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Kupa Pala Rez Indians\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KUUP (2009)\| \|Owner\|\|Pala Band of Mission Indians\| KPRI (91.3 FM) is a community radio station licensed to serve the community of Pala, California, United States. The station is owned by the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The station began operating under program test authority in December 2010 and received its broadcast license on February 3, 2011. The station is branded and only referred to on-air as "Rez Radio 91.3". Rez Radio broadcasts a mixture of local public affairs programming and music for the community of Pala. The primary mission of Rez Radio is to be a contact point in case of an emergency to pass information to the listeners. The station has broadcast local softball games, Native American language lessons, and locally produced music, and other items of interest. The station was assigned the call sign KUUP by the Federal Communications Commission on March 30, 2009. While still under construction, the station was assigned new call sign KOPA on May 6, 2009. The call sign was changed to KPRI on March 23, 2018 with the initials standing for "Kupa Pala Rez Indians". Kupa is the name of the ancestral home near Warner Springs of the majority of the Pala tribe. The station applied to the FCC for its license to cover on December 3, 2010, and the FCC accepted this application for filing on December 6, 2010. This application was amended on January 12, 2011, and on February 3, 2011, the FCC issued the station its broadcast license. KOPA signed on as "Pala Rez Radio 91.3" on February 3, 2011. During the first seven years on the air, programs originating on Rez Radio have won 19 San Diego Press Club awards including 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 in the "Best Radio Newscast" category for John Fox's Pala Today News at Noon (the category was retired after 2016) and 2013-2017 "Best Interview Program" by the Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site program with Gilbert Smith and Mike Bragg. In 2014, "Pala Life Past and Present", an interview, native music and archives show hosted by Pala tribal member Eric Ortega won first place in the talk/interview category and went on to win Best of Show for the radio division. Select programming and IDs, including hourly time checks are spoken in Pa'enexily, the traditional language of the Cupeños. Rez Radio 91.3's "Sunday Morning Marley" reggae show, heard from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Time boasts of an international online following. The station's commitment to reggae includes an hour of it every night at 7 p.m. The station airs the syndicated "Wolfman Jack Show" every Tuesday through Saturday at 6 p.m. Non-hosted hours of the day feature an eclectic mix of classic rock, pop, soul, country, reggae, blues and Native American music. An hour of Old Time Radio shows from the 1930s through 1950s air every night at midnight and from 1 to 4p Sundays. These include "Gunsmoke", "My Favorite Husband", "Dragnet", "Fibber McGee and Molly", "The Great Gildersleeve", "Suspense", "The Life of Riley" and others. Rez Radio also live streams 24/7 on iHeartRadio TuneIn.com, Radio Garden, and from its own website. A telephone stream of the station is available at 1 712 775 5748. The station's web site is RezRadio.fm, and is represented on a page of the tribe's website [IDX] Rez Radio maintains a social media presence at [IDX] and [IDX] Rez Radio 91.3 official website - Rez Radio streaming audio - Query the FCC's FM station database for KPRI - Radio-Locator information on KPRI - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KPRI === Domain: journalism and media communication	[{"idx": "https://kocy-lp.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "geography-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kprm.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "journalism_and_media_communication-IP-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kprm.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "journalism_and_media_communication-IP-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
Bringing the Government Closer to the People is the mantra of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte. Provincial Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo ingeniously designed the various services and programs which provides assistance to the people of the province especially the less fortunate. People’s Day is created to reciprocate the significant contributions of the people in the continuous progress that the province is experiencing. The unity among the Muslims and Christians constantly drives the province with the leadership of the Provincial Governor, 1st District Representative, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza-Dimaporo and 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah “Bobby” Dimakuta Dimaporo together with the Municipal Mayors to move forward towards development and prosperity. On July 3 (Monday), the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte assembled all its offices inside the Mindanao Civic Center Gymnasium in celebration of the 58th Araw ng lanao del Norte. This year’s slogan “Lanao del Norte Serbisyo Segurado”, the Provincial Governor made sure that all basic services be provided to the people on this momentous event. The expected services on this day are Special Recruitment Activity, Medical and Dental Check-up, Mass Feeding, Non-Government Organizations Services, Legal Services, National Government Agency Services (DFA, Philhealth, NBI, NSO/PSA, CSC, Pag-Ibig, PNRC, SSS, GSIS & LTO). One of the frontline services provided by the Provincial Government is the Mass feeding, Medical and Dental Check-up by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) headed by Dr. Melania A. Untao. Hundreds of people including children and elderly queued inside the gymnasium to avail the free services provided by the said office. After the check-up medicines were then given at no cost such as paracetamol, antibacterial, and mucolytic. Patients were reminded that never take-in medicines to cure illnesses without prescription from a doctor. In addition, the Provincial Legal Office with the presence of Atty. Mark Christopher A. Babor provided free legal services like Drafting of Affidavits, Drafting of Deed of Sale, Drafting of Special Power of Attorney, Drafting of other Legal Documents and Notarization of Documents. Malingao Community Cooperative just recently celebrated their 10th year anniversary handed cold fruit sweets to the people inside the gymnasium. Christian Dave Gonzales, 15 and Letecia Ayodo, 60 years old patiently waits for their turn in tooth extraction area of the PHO. Doctors of Lanao del Norte Medical Association also provided ear check-up and other medical services for the people. Various cooperatives also joined in with the People’s Day celebration like MSU-IIT NMPC, MWIMPC, MCOCO, LANPCEMPCO, LORENZO TAN MPC, AIM COOP & Serviamus Foundation. The Alpha Company of the Armed Forces of the Philippines lead by Lieutenant Morales of the 15IB as well conducted recruitment activity to encourage young patriotic citizens to selflessly serve the country. Philhealth distributed 4Ps card for indigent residents of the province. Representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs Region X carefully checked the documents presented by each applicant for renewal and new passport before advising them to set a schedule on-line. Free Hair cut and free massage was initiated by some cooperatives. Children were very happy that ice creams are given for free by Lanao del Norte Provincial Employees Cooperative (LANPCEMPCO) and Lorenzo Tan Multi-Purpose Cooperative. Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo and 2nd District Congressman Abdullah “Bobby” Dimakuta Dimaporo personally witnessed the various services provided by the different agencies of the national and provincial government in partnership with the non-government organizations. Governor Angging and Congressman Bobby were so glad to see the people smiling after being treated and served by the government employees. This is the essence of People’s Day serving the people, bringing the government closer to them. The theme of the 58th Founding Anniversary “Lanao del Norte: Hulagway sa Himsug nga Katawhan og Malinawong Katilingban” (Lanao del Norte: Portrait of Healthy People and Peaceful Society). PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Through the Provincial Tourism Office, distributed cash and rice assistance to 56 tourism service providers/workers affected by the closure of Tinago Falls, a major tourism destination situated in the Municipality of Linamon. Due to the continuous moderate to heavy rains caused by a low-pressure area last March 6, 2022, it made devastating effects on some structures in the municipality, including Tinago Falls. The concrete stairs leading to the falls were eroded due to a landslide, which damaged almost half of the structure. Additionally, some of the pipelines and electrical connections were missing, which had an impact on the local water system. This natural occurrence caused Tinago Falls to be temporarily closed, affecting the community’s source of living for 9 months now. Each of the individuals/families received P2,000 and one sack of rice (50kg) each. “To help boost Tinago Falls back as a top tourist destination in the province, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte and LGU – Linamon, initiated recovery programs to enable Tinago Falls become once again a major tourist destination,” Alerma Grace Yurong-Montañez, Provincial Tourism Officer said. Currently, the Local Government Unit of Linamon is on the process of accomplishing the repair/reconstruction of the trail leading to Tinago Falls. PIO-LDN #### Category - journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>The DA-Philippine Carabao Center turned over the first-ever dairy processing plant and marketing outlet in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental to Kalaparan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (KARBENA) last June 18. The said facility will serve as the hub in processing of buffalo’s milk and in marketing of dairy products that will be enjoyed not only by the people of the City of Mati but also in the whole province of Davao Oriental. Aside from the building, DA-PCC also turned over motorcycles, refrigerators, milk cans, mother and field AI tanks, AI kit and other equipment needed in the said building. DA-PCC Deputy Executive Director for Admin and Finance Dr. Caro B. Salces shared success stories of dairy farmers to insp ire participants by saying: “It is not easy to take a step into dairying but we at DA-PCC and our other partners are always here to support you.” In an interview, City Mayor Michelle Rabat gave assurance to the farmers that they have the full support from the city government of Mati in implementing the carabao development project. Meanwhile, DA-PCC at USM Center Director Benjamin John C. Basilio, represented by Jeffrey A. Rabanal, extended his gratitude to DA-PCC’s partners for rolling out such project. DA-PCC at USM CBED Coordinator Nasrola Ibrahim also expressed his appreciation to the farmers who have been actively participating since the beginning of the project. “Without our main actors (farmers), we are nothing. This project will not be successful without their efforts,” Ibrahim added. In addition, KARBENA Chairman Rhodora Datar gave her word and pledge to take care, sustain, and develop the ALAB-Karbawan project in the city. KARBENA is one of the associations and cooperatives in the Philippines who received ALAB-Karbawan project components worth Php10M, as funded by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform headed by Senator Cynthia A. Villar.0 COMMENTS<\|endoftext\|>Far away from home, Dr. Tsutomo Fujihara, an animal nutrition scientist and consultant, has been engaged with the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) for the past 10 years. It was his volition to help local farmers the moment he set foot on Philippine soil. When asked why he chose to render volunteer work in a tropical country, which differs significantly to his home country in many respects including climate and culture, Dr. Fujihara enthusiastically shared that his passion for the carabao, an iconic agricultural asset in the Philippines, has drawn him to this country. “Although I find the country extremely hot and humid in most months, this does not hinder me from enjoying the countryside where farmers would receive my frequent visits with exceptional warmth,” he said. In the past, he had visited different places in Asia and East Africa that allowed him to conduct over 175 ruminant nutrition researches. In 1986, he first came to the Philippines for a goat-related project. Later on, he collaborated with the DA-PCC and was invited by Dr. Libertado Cruz, forerunner and former DA-PCC executive director, to join the agency. From then on, he would regularly fly in and out of the country. By 2011, he and his wife Kazumi (a retired teacher) were invited by the DA-PCC to reside inside the agency’s staff housing facility at its national headquarters in Nueva Ecija. They only go back home in Japan once every year to see their two children who are already working professionals. “If I were to compare the local buffalo industry then and now, I’d say that the DA-PCC’s programs and services have gone headways in terms of the agency’s contribution in improving the sector,” he said. As a retired professor of Shimane University in Matsue, Japan, he deems the DA-PCC as a venue to share his expertise with other specialists and workers in the field of animal nutrition and consequently help improve the livelihood of carabao farmers. Dr. Fujihara is known for his active engagement in the commercialization of silage production initially in Nueva Ecija. Silage is produced from the anaerobic fermentation of forage or corn, allowing the preservation of said feedstuff for buffaloes. Silage is often used as a buffer feedstuff during the dry season when fresh green grasses become scarce. Farmers, such as Isagani Cajucom of Lupao, Nueva Ecija, also earn from silage production selling a 40-kg sack of corn silage at Php160-Php180. Aside from Dr. Fujihara’s volunteer work in DA-PCC, he and his wife are also benefactors to locals who are in need of livelihood. Shelling out money from their own pockets, the couple distributed start-up goat stocks to select families and guided them throughout all stages in goat raising and meat production. “We are not expecting to get anything in return for doing this. We just sincerely want to help however we can,” Dr. Fujihara shared. The couple were able to give more than 200 goats to locals that are often referred to them by their Filipino friends. They would also do random acts of kindness such as buying just about anything from a Filipino vendor who passes them by. “We have already acclimatized our way of life here in the Philippines. We can even understand Tagalog and can speak common greetings and courtesies such as “salamat,” he shared. Another indication that the Fujiharas are now, to some extent, Filipinized is that they are now avid drinkers of carabao’s milk. More than that, the couple has now imbibed a heart that beats for the Filipinos. 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Wikipedia page: === Remove this template message) \|City\|\|St. Paul, Minnesota\| \|Broadcast area\|\|Minneapolis-St. Paul\| \|Slogan\|\|Today's Variety from 2K to Today\| \|Frequency\|\|94.5 MHz (HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|November 1, 1965\| \|Format\|\|FM/HD1: Hot AC\| HD2: KSTP sports simulcast 100,000 with beam tilt \|HAAT\|\|372 meters (1,220 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|SainT Paul\| \|Owner\|\|Hubbard Broadcasting \| (KSTP-FM FCC License Sub, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KSTC-TV, KSTP, KSTP-TV, KTMY\| KSTP-FM (94.5 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul radio market. It is the flagship FM station of Hubbard Broadcasting and airs a hot adult contemporary radio format. The station has long been known on-air as "KS95." The studios and offices, located on University Avenue, along the boundary line between St. Paul and Minneapolis, are shared with sister stations KSTP (AM), KSTP-TV, KTMY, and KSTC-TV. There is a broadcasting tower behind the station, though it is only used as an emergency back-up, in case there are problems with the main tower. KSTP-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 95,000 watts (100,000 with beam tilt). The transmitter is located at Telefarm Towers in Shoreview, Minnesota, off County Road F West. KSTP-FM broadcasts in the HD Radio hybrid format. The HD-2 subchannel carries the all sports programming heard on KSTP (AM). Twin Cities stations were experimenting with frequency-modulated transmissions in the late 1930s. KSTP engineers had started running W9XUP at 29.95 megacycles by 1938. This "ultra-short-wave" station continued regular broadcasts until at least 1944. Other Twin Cities stations also experimented with FM, but not as extensively; WCCO also operated a low-power FM station, but it apparently went off the air quickly, while WTCN's FM transmission stayed around longer, but remained intermittent. Hubbard's KSTP-FM originally signed on at 102.1 MHz in 1946. KSTP-FM mostly simulcast the AM station, which was an affiliate of the NBC Red Network. The two stations carried NBC's schedule of dramas, comedies, news and sports. The station shut down in 1952 and the license was cancelled due to management not believing that FM radio would be profitable. As more stations added FM counterparts in the 1960s, KSTP-FM began broadcasting again on November 1, 1965, this time on its present-day frequency of 94.5 MHz. 102.1 is now home to KEEY-FM. The new KSTP-FM also simulcast its AM sister's programming, a full service middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports. In the late 1960s, the FM station began separate programming, airing a beautiful music format. With several other Twin Cities FM stations also devoted to easy listening music, Hubbard would flip KSTP-FM to Adult Contemporary branded as "KS95" in 1975. By 1991, KSTP-FM had evolved into a hot adult contemporary format. KSTP-FM began HD radio broadcasting in 2013, and in December of that year, added a simulcast of all-sports sister station KSTP 1500 AM on its HD2 subchannel, a simulcast moved from another Hubbard-owned station, KTMY-HD2. The station added an HD3 subchannel, affiliated with the Spanish-language ESPN Deportes Radio in September 2016. The ESPN Deportes HD3 subchannel was discontinued several years later. KSTP-FM has won numerous Crystal Awards, Marconi Awards and Service to America Awards from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), noting the station's dominance in its format and dedication to community service. KSTP-FM's first Crystal Radio Award, which is given annually by the NAB to stations that demonstrate outstanding community service, was won in 2004. The station won Crystal Awards again in 2007 and 2014. KSTP-FM has been honored with several Marconi Awards from the National Association of Broadcasters recognizing the top performing radio stations in America. 2000 - Adult Contemporary Station of the Year, 2007 - Large Market Station of the Year, 2012 - Legendary Station of the Year, 2012 - Large Market Personality of the Year-Moon and Staci, 2013 - Large Market Station of the Year, 2014 - Large Market Personality of the Year-Ryan and Shannon, 2015 - Large Market Station of the Year, 2018 - Adult Contemporary Station of the Year. The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation awarded KSTP-FM the prestigious Service to America Award in 2001, 2008, 2010 and 2014. This award recognizes outstanding community service by local broadcasters. In 2013 KSTP-FM won an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award for Musical Composition/Arrangement for the song "Clouds." - "KS95, for the great ones. In stereo." (mid-1970s) - "Gentle is KS95" (mid-1970s) - "Always 95 And Sunny, KS95" (1981-1991) - "80s, 90s and Today" (1991-2010) - "90s, 2K and Today" (2010-2013) - "Variety... 90s, 2K and Today" (2013-2014) - "Today's Variety" (2014-2019) - "Today's Variety from 2K to Today" (2019-) - Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 182 - Broadcasting Yearbook 1967 page B-88 - Source: Northpine.com (posted 12/26/2013) - "NAB Announces Crystal Radio Awards Winners". National Association of Broadcasters. 2007-04-17. Archived from the original on 2015-11-07. Retrieved 2018-09-06. - KSTP-FM official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KSTP - Radio-Locator information on KSTP - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KSTP - Radiotapes.com Historic Minneapolis/St. Paul airchecks dating back to 1924 including KS95 and other Twin Cities radio stations. - Rick Burnett's TwinCitiesRadioAirchecks.com Historical recording of KSTP and other Twin Cities Radio stations. === Genre: journalism and media communication, communication engineering<\|endoftext\|>The reconstruction of the 1st and 6th maternity hospitals, the oldest in the city, is planned in Minsk, Iryna Ikanastasava, the chief obstetrician-gynecologist of the Minsk City Executive Committee, reported in the interview with BELTA. In the 1st maternity hospital the repair and opening of obstetric reanimation for mothers are provided this year already. There will be a reorganization of the City Center for Pregnant Women with Extragenital Pathology, which has been functioning on the basis of the antenatal clinic of the 1st City Clinical Hospital since 2006. “We will expand the indications for observation in the center of women with somatic pathology (for example, cancer, thrombophilia),” said Iryna Ikanastasava. In addition, the investment program of 2019 includes the design of a 10-storey building in the 1st City Hospital, where the department of operative gynecology will be located. An operating unit, an intensive care unit will appear here, endovascular diagnostic and treatment methods will be performed. “The material and technical base of the 2nd maternity hospital, which has been receiving patients for more than 35 years, needs to be updated. All projects will be implemented gradually,” added Iryna Ikanastasava. She also said that from January 1, 2019, on the basis of the City Center for Transfusiology of the 6th City Clinical Hospital, the Department of Obstetric Immunohematology has been opened, where all pregnant women in the city (and their partners) can undergo a full laboratory examination of the hemostasis system, find out the blood type and RH factor, as well as the presence of anti-erythrocyte antibodies (or in-depth blood tests). The main task is to prevent the possibility of the development of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn with RH sensitization. In this center, future parents can receive advice from both an obstetrician-gynecologist and a transfusiologist. Here, the expectant mother will be offered antenatal prophylaxis by administering a human anti-rhesus immunoglobulin and at risk of RH sensitization – birth at the 6th maternity hospital. In total, in 2018 in city obstetric institutions were taken about 20 thousand births.<\|endoftext\|>The new building of the Minsk Scientific and Practical Center of Surgery, Transplantology and Hematology is being built actively. It was told the journalists on January 30 by Alieg Rumo, the director of the Center, a professor, the Doctor of Medical Science, the correspondent of the "Minsk-News" agency reports. “The construction of a new building of surgery and transplantology is in full swing,” noted A. Rumo. “In 2019, 30 million rubles were allocated for these purposes. 15 million of those are from the funds of the republican investment program and the same amount is from the funds of the local budget (of the city of Minsk).” According to A. Rumo, the utilization of the aforementioned funds will make it possible to substantially approach the solution of the tasks set to the transplant service of our country by the President of the Republic of Belarus Aliaksandr Lukashenka. “One of these tasks concerns the construction of a new building in the territory of the center, with opening of which we will be able to increase the number of organ transplantation operations,” said A. Rumo. “This refers to transplantation of the liver, kidneys, and lungs.” Completion of the construction of the building is scheduled for the end of 2021. We recall that the Minsk Scientific and Practical Center of Surgery, Transplantology and Hematology was established on the basis of the 9th Minsk Clinical Hospital.<\|endoftext\|>A correspondent of the "Minsk-News" agency reports that the chief state sanitary doctor of Minsk Neli Gindziuk said at the operative meeting in the Minsk City Executive Committee that in the capital more than 10.5 thousands residents had already been vaccinated against flu. “It is planned to vaccinate more than 722 thousands citizens — about 40 % of the total. For more than 32 % of those who are vaccinated, the vaccination will be provided through the budget,” N. Gindziuk refained. She added that people at high risk for complications after suffering flu (with chronic diseases of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and other systems; people older than 65 years; pregnant women; children up to 3 years) as well as at high risk for infection (health workers, teachers, students of schools, pupils and teachers of kindergartens) are vaccinated in the capital due to budgetary sources of financing. In 2018 in Minsk campaign for free influenza vaccination will be carried out with the use of the vaccine "Grippol plus" (Russia). Such vaccines as "Vaxigrip", "Vaxigrip-tetra" (France), "Influvac" (Netherlands), "Grippol plus" (Russia) will be used at the expense of enterprises, organizations and residents themselves. According to N. Gindziuk it is already established that in the Northern Hemisphere 3 strains of influenza virus will run the coming winter, and 2 of them are new, for which immunity has not developed in population yet. Vaccines used in the city are able to protect from each of them. Speaking about the vaccination of the population of the capital in general, the chief state sanitary doctor of Minsk stressed that because of this work, in 2017 the incidence of flu in the city decreased by 70 times compared to 2003. Last year vaccinations helped to prevent more than 53 thousands cases of flu and more than 44 thousands of acute respiratory infections. Prevention of economic damage from the diseases is estimated at 10.6 million dollars in equivalent. 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Encycolpedia Kwesé Sports (Shona: [kwese]) is a sport website serving Sub-Saharan Africa which is operated by Econet Media, a subsidiary of Econet Wireless. Kwesé Sports was launched on 4 December 2015 with the announcement made by Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa, on the social networking site Facebook. Kwesé Sports Logo Type of site \|Owner\|\|Econet Media Limited\| \|Alexa rank\|\|93,135 (Global, April 2018)\| \|Launched\|\|4 December 2015\| Strive Masiyiwa, founder and Group Chairman of Econet Wireless made an announcement on 4 December 2015 through his Facebook page of a new pay TV service named Kwesé TV and Kwesé Sports, a website which was live, showing sport news and offering free live streaming of the Copa del Rey football matches in Spain. The name "Kwesé" was derived from the Shona word kwese which means "everywhere" and "anywhere". Kwesé TV officially launched operations on 30 January 2017. On 17 March 2016, the English Premier League announced that Econet Media acquired free to air broadcasting rights in Sub-Saharan Africa for three seasons, from 2016/17 to 2018/19 season. Econet Media via Kwesé Sports will air the matches, weekly previews and highlights programs. Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League, said "We are very pleased that Econet Media has chosen to invest in the package of free-to-air broadcasting rights that we have made available in Sub-Saharan Africa." On 21 April 2016, the NBA and Kwesé Sports owner, Econet Media, announced a multi-year partnership deal in which Econet becomes the official broadcaster of the NBA in Sub-Saharan Africa starting with the 2016–17 season. Econet Media will distribute NBA content in English, French and Portuguese across Sub-Saharan Africa on its internet-, mobile- and satellite-based platforms as well as pay TV platforms and free to air coverage. Mixed martial artsEdit Kwesé Sports acquired exclusive rights to screen the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) across Sub-Saharan Africa with the exception of South Africa, which it acquired non-exclusive rights, for three years. Screening commenced on 5 March 2016 with Kwesé Sports offering free live streaming of the EFC 47 event which was held at Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. EFC President Cairo Howarth stated "We believe that Kwesé Sports represents the future of sports broadcasting on the continent and will open many new opportunities to new and existing EFC fans to enjoy quality EFC programming." FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA World CupEdit Kwesé Sports secured exclusive free-to-air (FTA) rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017. The rights are for sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. Kwesé will broadcast the tournaments live through its pan-African FTA channel Kwesé Free Sports (KFS). According to the agreement, Kwesé is the only platform on the continent licensed to broadcast live action of these events free. - India Cricket - World Cup - Austrian cricket - "Econet Wireless Companies - Mobile Telecommunications, Broadband, Internet, Ecommerce, Renewable Energy, Satellite and Fibre..." Econet Wireless. Econet Wireless. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016. - "kwesesports.com Sites Overview". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 21 November 2016. - Gambanga, Nigel (4 December 2015). "Strive Masiyiwa announces Kwesé TV, Econet's DStv rival". Techzim. Retrieved 18 April 2016. - David M (4 December 2015). "Strive Masiyiwa to launch pay Sports TV Channel". Soccer24. Retrieved 18 April 2016. - "Econet set to launch pay TV". The Herald. Zimpapers. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2016. - "New Satellite Network Kwese TV Begins to Broadcast in Africa". Via Satellite. Retrieved 26 July 2018. - "Premier League International Rights TV Deals Econet Sub-Saharan Africa 2016-19". Premier League. Premier League. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016. - Dudley, George (17 March 2016). "Kwesé Sports awarded Premier League rights". SportsPro. SportsPro Media. Retrieved 28 April 2016. - "Econet clinches EPL deal". Zimbabwe Independent. Alpha Media Holdings. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016. - "Econet acquires English Premiership rights". Daily News. Associated Newspapers Group. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016. - Gambanga, Nigel (21 April 2016). "Econet Media replaces SuperSport to become NBA's official broadcast partner in Africa". Techzim. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - "Econet to replace SuperSport as NBA partner in sub-Saharan Africa". SportBusiness Group. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - Masiyiwa, Strive (21 April 2016). "Pause: "Compete with Intensity, Lead with Integrity, and Inspire Play" – NBA". Econet Wireless. Econet Wireless. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - "NBA and Econet Media announce groundbreaking partnership for coverage in Africa". NBA Communications. NBA Media Ventures. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - Flynn, Kerry (21 April 2016). "In Africa, NBA Will Broadcast More Than 500 Games On TV, Broadband And Mobile Next Season Through Econet Partnership". International Business Times. IBT Media. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - Nelson, Adam (21 April 2016). "NBA announces Econet deal". SportsPro. SportsPro Media. Retrieved 27 April 2016. - Imray, Gerald (21 April 2016). "The NBA makes new play in Africa in pursuit of fans". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved 28 April 2016. - "Kwesé Sports wins rights to screen EFC". Sport24. 24.com. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016. - "KWESE SPORTS WINS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SCREEN EFC!". EFC. EFC. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016. - "Kwese Sports secures EFC rights". Sport Industry Group. Sport Industry Group. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016. - "Kwesé Sports wins EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS to screen EFC!". Kwesé Sports. Econet Media. 3 March #### Category - journalism and media communication, news<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, news === FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2017 Regional Job Fair to be Held on November 1 Open to the Public; 80 Employers to Attend with More Than 3,300 Jobs MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Career Center System, in partnership with WSFA 12 News and the City of Montgomery, will host a regional job fair on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery. More than 80 employers are scheduled to attend, including: BBT Bank, Baptist Health, Coca-Cola, Madix, Neptune Technology Group, Schneider Trucking, Jackson Hospital, and more. A full listing of employers and the available jobs can be accessed at [IDX] More than 3,300 available jobs are represented. The job fair is free and open to the public. There is still available space for employers. Jobseekers and employers are encouraged to pre-register online at [IDX] Pre-registering will allow for faster entry, and participants are strongly encouraged to print their confirmation and bring it with them to the job fair or to save their confirmation e-mail on their phones. “We began our regional job fair initiative in Montgomery, and now we’re hosting our third job fair in the River Region,” said Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. “We continue to attract more and more employers, and all of them have available jobs to fill – it’s one of our requirements to participate. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a job or looking for a change in career.” “We are especially thankful for the continued cooperation and enthusiasm of our partners in this event, WSFA 12 News, Mayor Todd Strange, and the City of Montgomery. The dedication and collaboration between local governments, state government, and private industry is what makes these job fairs a success,” said Washington. “In 2016, Montgomery led the state of Alabama with more than 1,700 announced new jobs. Our unemployment rate has fallen to 3.4%. Job fairs such as this are crucial to maintaining our economic prosperity and delivering opportunities to our citizens,” said Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. Applicants should come to the job fair with their multiple copies of their résumés, be prepared to interview, and should be dressed professionally. Interview space will be provided. A Job Readiness Workshop will be held on Monday, October 30 at the Montgomery Career Center, located at 1060 East South Blvd., to prepare jobseekers by providing training in interview skills, résumé assistance, and more. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register by calling 334-286-1746 ext. 257. The Alabama Career Center System’s mobile career center along with staff from the Montgomery Career Center will be onsite at the job fair to assist jobseekers in applying for jobs. There will be a press briefing prior to the job fair inside the Multiplex at 8:30 a.m. with Mayor Strange, Representative John Knight, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean, and a representative from WSFA 12. WHEN: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: Cramton Bowl Multiplex 1215 Madison Ave. Montgomery, AL 36104 Governor Kay Ivey has made job creation a priority of her administration. The Alabama Workforce Council exists to foster collaboration between government, industry, and education. The Alabama Workforce Council Region 5 includes the following counties: Perry, Dallas, Lowndes, Autauga, Coosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Lee, Russell, Macon, and Bullock. The Alabama Department of Labor / The Alabama Career Center System is a partner in Alabama Works, Alabama’s unified workforce system. An Equal Opportunity Employer<\|endoftext\|>2022 Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Reaches Another Record Low Unemployment Rate of 2.6% MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 2.6%, down from May’s rate of 2.7%, and below June 2021’s rate of 3.5%. This rate marks a new series low for the third consecutive month. June’s rate represents 60,338 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 61,585 in May and 79,439 in June 2021. “The good news continues to roll in as we reach another unemployment milestone of 2.6%,” said Governor Kay Ivey. “For the third consecutive month, Alabama has set a record-low unemployment rate. Alabama is working like never before, and the future continues to look brighter for our state and her people.” The number of people counted as employed rose to 2,228,231 in June, a new record high. This is up 5,306 from May and 59,902 from June 2021. Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 41,200, with gains in the trade, transportation and utilities sector (+7,200), the construction sector (+7,000) and the manufacturing sector (+6,700), among others. The total count of wage and salary employment is 2,085,200, the fourth highest on record. Wage and salary employment is up in June by 5,700. Monthly gains were seen in the education and health services sector (+3,700), the leisure and hospitality sector (+2,800) and the manufacturing sector (+1,700), among others. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 2.3%, Marshall and Cullman Counties at 2.6%, and Morgan, Madison, Limestone, and Elmore Counties at 2.7%. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 10.1%, Perry County at 8.3%, and Lowndes County at 7.5%. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Trussville at 2.0%, Vestavia Hills at 2.1%, and Alabaster and Madison at 2.2%. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 8.7%, Prichard at 7.3% and Bessemer at 5.2%. Members of the media seeking more information should contact Communications Director TaraHutchison. 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Wikipedia page: === Reality-based nontraditional court show\| \|Developed by\|\|Matt Battaglia \|Starring\|\|Mary Ann Gunn \|Executive producer(s)\|\|Peter Brennan \|Running time\|\|22 minutes\| \|Original release\|\|September 26, 2011 – present\| Last Shot with Judge Gunn is an American reality-based nontraditional court show that debuted in syndication on September 26, 2011. The series is presented by Mary Ann Gunn and distributed by Trifecta Entertainment, with Peter Brennan, Matt Battaglia, and George Jones serving as executive producers on this series, with Lisa Lew as Co-Executive Producer, and Justin Page and Terry Powell as Supervising Producers. In 2012, after only its first season on the air, it won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program. To date, this is the earliest into production that any court show has ever received a Daytime Emmy Award. Moreover, it is the first nontraditional courtroom series to receive a Daytime Emmy Award. On May 1, 2013, Last Shot with Judge Gunn had again been nominated for the "Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program" Daytime Emmy Award, but did not win the second time around. The drug court series features former Washington County, Arkansas Circuit Judge Mary Ann Gunn offering people who had been convicted of various drug offenses and minor acts an alternative to prison, and hopefully, a "Last Shot" at redeeming their lives. The concept was based on a local television program that she instituted when she was on the bench in 2006, and utilizes the Washington County Courthouse in Fayetteville for the tapings on Saturdays. However at the same time, Gunn's concept has been criticized in legal circles, which had been controversial during her tenure and since her resignation from the bench. The programs many legal-based and support group detractors have heavily attacked the court show as not being a real-life drug court, noting that its “defendants” are actually post-adjudicated offenders who have been sentenced to probation, not to any state or federal Drug Court; they agree to be cast on the show in return for money for treatment and other expenses. On September 22, 2011, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) released a Position Statement criticizing Last Shot with Judge Gunn for misrepresenting itself as Drug Court and casting individuals while they are involved in substance abuse treatment. - "Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards - 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Nominations". Emmyonline.org. Archived from the original on 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2013-05-05. - ""Last Shot with Judge Gunn" to Premier on Fox in September" Archived 2011-10-07 at the Wayback Machine. from KNWA-TV (June 21, 2011) - "Last Shot With Judge Gunn UPDATE" from Arkansas Times (August 17, 2011) - Brantley, Max (2011-11-18). "Judge Gunn settles case by agreeing never to run for judge again \| Arkansas Blog". Arktimes.com. Retrieved 2012-12-13. - "'Last Shot with Judge Gunn' wins Daytime Emmy after first season". Fayetteville Flyer. 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2012-12-13. - "Former Ark. judge's new show to hit TV airwaves" from Associated Press (September 23, 2011)<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. #### By Denise Young \|Produced by\|\|Antonia Barnard\| \|Edited by\|\|Jack Hutchings\| \|Music by\|\|Paul Charlier\| \|Distributed by\|\|Madman Entertainment\| \|Box office\|\|A$388,722 (Australia)\| Last Ride is a 2009 Australian drama film directed by Glendyn Ivin. It is based on the novel The Last Ride by Denise Young. The film follows a young boy (Tom Russell) accompanying his father (Hugo Weaving), who is wanted by the police, across Australia. The film was given a limited release across Australia on 2 July 2009, and in the United States on 29 June 2012. The film received universal acclaim from film critics. It holds a 93% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 29 reviews. Last Ride received four and four and a half stars from Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton respectively on At The Movies. Roger Ebert also gave it the maximum four stars. He later went on to name it as one of the best films of 2012. Music for end credits - 'Home' by The Burning Leaves - "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office", Film Victoria Archived 9 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine accessed 13 November 2012 - "Last Ride (2009)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 9 March 2015. - Pomeranz, Margaret (1 July 2009). "Last Ride review". At the Movies. Last Ride. - Ebert, Roger. "Review: Last Ride". Retrieved 10 September 2013. - Ebert, Roger. "Ebert's Top Movies of 2012". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Last Night was recorded during a particularly low point in His Name Is Alive's long career. Due to the changes in the band and at their label, 4AD, in the last few years, the album was recorded knowing that it would be their last for 4AD. (See the articles for Ft. Lake and Someday My Blues Will Cover the Earth for more details on these changes.) Recorded quickly (a rarity for the band) over a couple of months in the summer of 2001, its release was delayed by the label until November 2002. This was partly because the label had also delayed the release of Someday... for a year. In fact, Last Night was completed before Someday... was even released. Due to these circumstances, and that many long-time fans were simply losing interest in the direction both HNIA and 4AD were taking, Last Night was somewhat ignored by the buying public. The album received uniformly favorable reviews, and was more similar in sound to previous releases than Someday... was, but it still failed to generate much interest or sales. Band leader Warren Defever stated in an interview around the time of the album's release that it could possibly be the final HNIA album, although that did not turn out to be the case. #### Category - journalism and media communication, celebrity<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration The Central Elections started today the proceedings of a study tour of a Delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina, composed of the representatives of the Central Elections, Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange and the Agency for Personal Data protection. The study tour is organized by OSCE Presence in Sarajevo, will consists in two days of professional exchange, in order to learn from the challenges of the administration of CEC Albania, in implementation of electronic identification and piloting of electronic voting and counting project. In his opening address, the State Election Commissioner, Mr. Ilirjan Celibashi emphasized the importance of experience sharing “ Despite the common characteristics or differences in our elections systems, the exchange of the knowledge and best practices is a powerful tool for achieving success. By learning from each other, we can avoid the mistakes and potential challenges and build an election system that is strong and transparent. It is also important to boost the frequence of communication and experience sharing. In a quickly evolving world, information and know- how develop quickly. By communicating and sharing information, we can be more prepared for the future challenges and build more efficient and systems that are up to date”. In a similar way, this event can serve as an opportunity to build a regional communication and to connect CEC Albania with the other CECs in the Region. Regional communication is the key to address common challenges and to ensure a mutual support. Therefore, by building a regular platform for the exchange of experiences and information, we can create a strong and professional network”, Commissioner Celibashi underlined. After the opening address of the CEC Chairwoman, Mrs. Irena Hadziabdic and Mr. Ahmed Rifatbegović, the Political Advisor of Head of OSCE Presence in Sarajevo, the CEC administration and Mr.Vangjush Stavro, Director General of Civil Status Office, continued with their presentations for the colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\|endoftext\|>Today’ session published the vacancies created in Gramsh Municipal Council with the candidate from the multi member list of Democratic Creed Party, Mrs. Brunilda Gjevori, in the Municipality Council Fushë – Arrëz, with the candidate from the multi member list of Social Democratic Party kandidatin nga lista shumemërore e Partisë Socialdemokrate , Mrs. Vjollca Tabakaj and in Municipality Council of Kurbin, with the candidate from the multi member list of Progressive Alliance “LZHK”, Mr. Laurin Sana. The Commissioner reviewed the results of verification by General Prosecutor, of the self declaration of the subject Mr.Sokol Kullolli, candidate for member of Gramsh Municipal Council in Elbasan Region, proposed by the electoral subject “Party of Albanian Democratic Reforms”. The Commissioner found that Mr. Sokoli Kullolli is not in the conditions that might prevent him from exercising the public function of the member. In addition, it was reviewed the results of the verification by General Prosecutor,of the self declaration of the subject Mr.Ferdinand Saraci, candidate for Mayor of Rrogozhine Municipality, Tirana Region, for local by elections of March 6,2022, proposed by electoral subject “Democratic Party”. The Commissioner decided to announce the administrative procedure as closed , with no final ruling for the self declaratory subject as there is not a valid object and purpose of the administrative procedure initiated before the election day<\|endoftext\|>Today, the State Commissioner of Elections in a public session administratively reviewed the complaint no. 392 filed by “Together We Win” Coalition on posting of propaganda materials of the electoral subject “Socialist Party of Albania”, for the Municipality of Elbasan. At the end of the review, the Commissioner ordered the State Police and Elbasan Municipal Police to immediately remove the propaganda material of the electoral subject “Socialist Party of Albania” on the national road Elbasan-Librazhd. The report of election campaign monitors for May 02 – May 08, 2023 monitoring period was reviewed. The decision will be announced during the next session. In this session, the decision was announced on the complaint with ID no. 379, filed by Mr. Ivi Kaso, against “Margarita Tutulani” Cultural Center, Berat. The commissioner decided to propose to the Complaints and Sanctions Commission (CSC) the administrative measure against the director of the “Margarita Tutulani” Cultural Center, a fine of 5,000 ALL. In addition, it was announced the decision on the complaint with ID no. 182 ID no. 183 ID no. 180, ID no. 172, ID. no. 173, ID no. 219, filed by the Coalition for Reforms, Integration and Consolidated Institutions, against the mayors of Kamëz, Poliçan, Elvbasan, Cërrik and denunciations no. 226 ID, no. 227 ID, of whistleblowers to the Mayor of Tropoja. The commissioner decided to propose CSC an administrative fine by 10,000 lek for the mayors of Elbasan, Cërrik, Kamëz, and dismiss the administrative investigation for the mayors of Poliçan and Tropoja, since no administrative violation was found. The decisions on the complaints with no. 174 ID, no. 175 ,ID no. 213, ID no. 214 , ID no. 215 ID no. 218 ID, no. 233 of the Coalition for Reforms, Integration and Consolidated Institutions, against the National Forestry Agency and the municipalities of Lezhë, Krujë, Fier, Devoll, Cërrik. The commissioner decided to propose CSC to take an administrative measure, by a fine of 5,000 ALL for the staff responsible for reporting public activities in Cërrik and Devoll municipalities. Meanwhile, it decided to dismiss the administrative investigation for the responsible persons in the municipalities of Krujë, Lezhë, Fier and the National Forestry Agency.	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Informational Report: Larry Izamoje (born 24 February 1962) pioneered Sports Radio in Nigeria and the entire Africa when he founded Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2002. Born in Onitsha, Nigeria, he is the fourth child in a family of nine. He is married with three children. Izamoje attended the Institute of Continuing Education, Warri before attending the University of Lagos from 1981 to 1984 graduating with a Bachelor of Science (second Class Upper Honours) degree in Sociology. He did his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service in Kano State and was a recipient of the Kano State NYSC award for excellence. He was a member of the editorial board of the Kano State NYSC Newsletter during his 1984/85 service year. Izamoje returned to school to receive a Master of Science degree in Sociology in 1986 from the University of Lagos and got a doctorate degree in 2012 from the Business School,Lausanne,Switzerland. On returning to the University of Lagos in 1985 for his master's degree, Izamoje worked as a freelance reporter under Ernest Okonkwo at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). From 1986 to 1990, Izamoje was in the employ of Concord Press, serving as a sprorts reporter, promotions executive, and Deputy sports editor. He joined the now defunct Mail newspaper as sports editor in late 1990 and worked briefly at DBN-TV Lagos before setting up Brila Sports, an independent production and sports consultancy company, with a second hand table and chair and a second hand typewriter, in 1992. Izamoje founded Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM and has been the chairman and CEO, Nigeria and Africa's first sports radio station, went on the air in 2002. Izamoje opened his second station at Mpape Hill Abuja in January 2007. In 2011, Larry Izamoje hit another milestone when Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM opened its Kaduna and Onitsha stations as it continues its rapid expansion programme. Awards and organisations In 2007, Izamoje was honoured by the University of Lagos Alumni Association for his contributions to the Nigerian society through sports journalism. Izamoje won the NYSC Merit Award for Kano State in 1985, Sportswriter of the Year award (1995) from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the NUJ/UAC award for excellence in journalism 1988, Lagos Football Referees Society award for excellence in journalism 2002, Success Digest Male Entrepreneur of the year award 2002, 21st Century award for achievement in pioneering Sports Radio in Nigeria (2003), TeloComm Humanity award for service to the disabled in 2003 through 2006, International Foundation for Excellence award for contribution to mankind and nation building (2003), and Sports Writer of the Year award from Sporting Champion in 2004. He was an Olympic Torch bearer in Cairo in June 2004 when the Olympic Torch made its first visit to Africa since the inception of the modern Olympics. In April 2005 he was named an alumni exhibition and seminar attendee by the American National Association of Broadcasters, Las Vegas. Izamoje is a recipient of the 2005 excellence award of the national body of the Sportswriters association of Nigeria (SWAN). Izamoje was media committee member, LOC of Nigeria '99 World Youth Championship; Marketing Committee member, LOC of Africa Cup of Nations 2000; a member of the pro-league review committee in 2000; a member of the Task force for Super Eagles preparation for the 2000 Nations Cup; a member of the All-Africa Games logo selection committee in 2001; Chairman of the Nigerian Football Summit planning committee in 2002; and a member of the Event Analysis team, Abuja 2003. Widely travelled, he was the only African journalist that covered the historic Marvin Hagler/Sugar Ray Leonard bout in Las Vegas in 1987, and with his wife the only Africans that attended the global Sports Radio Conference, San Diego in 2002. He was between 1999 and 2002 a regular attendee of the global Football Expo held yearly in Cannes. He has covered the Nations cup, World Cup, Commonwealth Games and the Wimbledon tennis championships. Izamoje was a member of the 12-man Presidential Committee charged by the then Nigerian leader, President Umaru Yar'Adua, to ensure Nigeria's qualification for and participation in the South Africa 2010 World Cup. Izamoje is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), Institute of Directors (IOD), International Sports Journalists Union (AIPS), Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) and the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON). Brila-FM is an affiliate of the Voice of America (VOA) and the only station in West Africa running health programmes from the Mayo Clinic. Early in 2012, he obtained a DBA degree of the Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland on completion of his research on Changing Work Values and Small & Medium Organisations in Lagos, Nigeria He was inducted a fellow of the Nigerian Chartered Institute of Administrators and Researchers (CFIAR) in March 2013. - Scoring Life's Goals – Larry Izamoje (2012} - "Eagles must show 100% commitment". Vanguard. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2011. - CFIAR membership magazine 2013 - Brila FM website - Portrait[permanent dead link] - "Nigeria: As a Child, My Swimming Pool Was the Murky Waters of the Village – Izamoje" (All Africa) - "Nigeria: Izamoje's Metamorphosis!" (Vanguard via All Africa) - "Unpublished confession of Larry Izamoje" (Naija Standard Newspaper) - Advertisers did not like our business idea — Izamoje - "Izamoje mourns murdered brother" (Entertainment Express) - "Nigeria will not reverse team ban – source" (Reuters) - "Salem University honours Larry Izamoje" (Vanguard) - Alumni seminar with Larry Izamoje (SMC.edu) - "Lary Izamoje of 88.9 Brilla FM says “On The Road to Your Dreams There Are Three P’s” (Under35 CEO) #### Genre: journalism and media communication, news<\|endoftext\|>Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) in partnership with Integrity Watch Liberia recently held a two-day educational awareness on the ills of corruption and the benefits of its eradication. The initiative, which was held in Tubmanburg, Bomi County brought together local leaders, community members and students. Speaking at the opening of the program, Dr Miatta Jeh, Oversight Commissioner, for Monitoring and Investigation, and head of the LACC delegation; expressed appreciation for LACC to partner with Integrity Watch Liberia to provide corruption education and awareness to the people, especially, on the TALKAY app which is a vital tool for the ordinary people to report cases of corruption. Commissioner Jeh emphasized that the LACC cannot fight corruption without the participation of the Liberian people. The TALKAY application provides confidence, confidentiality, and a safe platform for citizens to come forward. Also making remarks at the opening, Mr. Harold Aidoo Executive Director/CEO of Integrity Watch Liberia, Integrity Watch Liberia thanked the LACC for the partnership and the representation it made at the highest level with the presence of Commissioner Jeh and other top officials of the Commission. The following topics were discussed with the audience by the LACC Team: 1. Concept of Corruption 2. Anti- Corruption Mechanisms 3. Existing Laws and Policies on Anti- Corruption On Day Two the team visited the C.H. Dewey High School, The Pentecostal Mission High School, and H.Q. Taylor Junior High School. At the schools, the students learned the functions and composition of the LACC, current laws in place to protect citizens, and the utilization of the TALKAY app in reporting cases of corruption. The students were provided opportunities to ask the LACC team questions and provide recommendations. The students expressed confidence that the LACC will continue educational awareness in the counties and expressed their happiness to interact with a Commissioner of the LACC. The LACC team was led by, Dr. Miatta Jeh, and included Mr. Abraham B. Sheriff, Chief of Investigation and Mr. Alfred Karnley of the Education & Prevention Department.<\|endoftext\|>West African Anti-Graft Chiefs meeting at a visual Conference have called for renewed efforts in strengthening transparency, integrity, accountability and proper governance in the management of COVID-19 and post COVID-19 recovery. Heads of Anti-Corruption Institutions in the ECOWAS region agreed at the end of a two-day Zoom Conference to liaise with stakeholders to provide their respective governments the platform to articulate a renewed vision and political will toward the fight against corruption. ECOWAS Anti-corruption Chiefs also agreed to regional cooperation and continue to hold Zoom Conference meetings in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting also brought together the ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) and Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) Academy on Corruption Risk Assessment, Asset Seizure, Forfeiture and Recovery and Borderless Investigation in the ECOWAS region. As a first step in implementing agreements from the meeting, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission will shortly organize a roundtable for all stakeholders involved in the management of Covid- 19 funds to promote accountability and transparency. Meanwhile, it was announced that July 11 will be observed as African Anti-Corruption Day and it is expected that all anti-graft bodies on the continent will hold appropriate programs in observance of the day. Edwin J. Clarke, Jr. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER<\|endoftext\|>Monrovia, Liberia – December 6, 2023 – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has been petitioned to request from the United States Government all information related to corruption allegations involving persons sanctioned between December 9, 2020 to August 2022, regarding whom prosecutions are yet to commence. The petition was made by the Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative (JOCSAI), which brings together eight civil society and community-based organizations committed to supporting the fight against corruption and bad governance in Liberia, together with two hundred twenty-eight individual petitioners. JOCSAI named Cllr. Varney G. Sherman, Senator of Grand Cape Mount County, Prince Y. Johnson, Senator of Nimba County, Nathaniel McGill, former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Mr. Bill Twehway, former Managing Director of the National Port Authority and Cllr. Sayma Cyrenius Cephas, former Solicitor General of the Republic of Liberia as the official of the government who were sanctioned by the United States government to be investigated. The petition called on the LACC to launch a timely, robust and impartial investigation into corruption allegations as well as prosecute the concerned officials in line with the Commission’s mandate of investigating and prosecuting all allegations and incidences of corruption in Liberia. The LACC through the petition was requested to conduct a speedy and thorough investigation in cases of alleged corruption involving the five sanctioned government officials of Liberia noting that it is critical to ending the culture of impunity for corruption in the society, and to maintain the public trust in the justice and accountability systems. Receiving the petition at the Head Office of the Commission in Congo Town, the Executive Chairperson of the LACC welcomed JOCSAI to the offices of the LACC and told the petitioners that the Commission has already started to discuss issues raised in the petition. Cllr. Alexandra Zoe thanked JOCSAI for the petition and assured them that LACC will shortly commence work on the issues raised in the petition and the public will duly be informed as progress is made. #### Category - journalism and media communication, public administration	[{"idx": "https://larry_izamoje.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "news-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lacc.gov.lr/the-liberia-anti-corruption-commission-lacc-in-partnership-with-integrity-watch-liberia/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "public_administration-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lacc.gov.lr/the-liberia-anti-corruption-commission-lacc-in-partnership-with-integrity-watch-liberia/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "public_administration-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lacc.gov.lr/the-liberia-anti-corruption-commission-lacc-in-partnership-with-integrity-watch-liberia/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "public_administration-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
### Wikipedia: === [ journalism and media communication ] === KoreAm was a monthly print magazine dedicated to news, commentary, politics, lifestyle and culture published in the United States. It was the oldest and most widely circulated English-language monthly magazine for the Asian American community. The magazine has featured prominent Asian American leaders, politicians, artists, entertainers, athletes and entrepreneurs. It also covered current events related to North Korea, South Korea, Asian Americans, immigrants and communities of color. The magazine ended print issue in December 2015. \|Final issue\|\|December 2015\| \|Company\|\|London Trust Media\| \|Based in\|\|Gardena, California\| In 2018, the publication relaunched as KORE magazine. KoreAm was founded by Jung Shig Ryu and James Ryu in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. The magazine highlighted news, stories, op ed pieces and entertainment for the Kyopo community - aka ethnic Koreans living overseas - primarily Koreans in the United States. The magazine highlighted Korean American perspectives on matters related to Korea, including North Korea's nuclear program, reunification, the six-party talks, the deaths of South Korean presidents, the globalization of South Korean pop culture, and peninsular tensions and conflicts. The magazine also addressed biracial and adoptee communities. KoreAm was the most widely circulated, longest-running, independent English-language publication serving the Korean American community. Two years after KoreAm's founding, the magazine became a major forum for the Korean community relating to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The riots caused violence, arson, looting and lawlessness. Korean-run businesses were targeted during what has been dubbed this nation's first "multiethnic riot." KoreAm featured prominent Korean Americans on its cover. These stories included Margaret Cho, John Cho, Daniel Dae Kim, Jane Kim, and Michelle Rhee. Stories also included a profile on Pinkberry founder Shelly Hwang, a ground level feature on the Virginia Tech massacre, as well as packages on health care reform, education reform, gays in the military, and Korean Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina. The magazine's official website was launched in 2009. Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) "Leadership Award" Korean Churches in Community Development (KCCD) "Legacy Award" National New America Media Award in the category of Best In-Depth and Investigative Reporting for Kai Ma's “To Have and to Hold,” a feature on Proposition 8 and the Korean American vote. National New America Media Honorable Mention in the category of Arts, Sports & Entertainment for Kai Ma's “High Rollers,” a feature on high-stakes gambling. National New America Media Award in the category of Race and Interethnic Relations for Julie Ha's “Neighborhood Watch,” a feature on the large numbers of Koreans moving into the Los Angeles neighborhood known as Little Tokyo, one of the last Japantowns left in California. Asian Pacific American Community Award by Assembly member Ted Lieu. Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, Region 5: Best Nonfiction Magazine Features. New California Media Awards: International; Youth Voice; Workplace Issues/Economy; Investigative/In-depth (runner-up); Arts, Sports & Entertainment (runner-up). New California Media Awards: Arts/Culture. PACE Setter Award presented by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment. Outstanding Service on Behalf of the Korean American community presented by the Korean American Bar Association of Southern California. Annual Community Service Award presented by the Korean American Coalition San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Award nominee. - Kim, Victoria (27 December 2015). "Archivist of the Korean American experience says goodbye to print". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 April 2021. - "The End of An Era: Last KoreAm and Audrey Print". KoreAm. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016. - "Audrey Magazine and KoreAm Journal to shut down". Asiance. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016. - Ma, Kai (January 5, 2016). "Essay: A Farewell to KoreAm Journal". NBC News. Retrieved 11 April 2021. - Rao, Sameer (19 September 2018). "KoreAm Journal Relaunches as Pan-Asian-American KORE Mag". Color Lines. Retrieved 11 April 2021. - "Globilization of Los Angeles: The First Multiethnic Riots", Los Angeles Times, May 1992. - "KoreAm information". Retrieved 4 June 2012. - "Koream Staff". Archived from the original on 15 October 2009. Retrieved 4 June 2012. - "Corina Knoll Bio". Retrieved 4 June 2012. - KoreAm Website (iamKoreAm.com) - Asian American Ethnic Media Survives Tough Times - Online Edition (kore.am)<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: Korea International Broadcasting Foundation (KIBF; Korean: 한국 국제 방송교류재단) is a South Korean non-profit group dedicated to bringing information about South Korea to the world, and to foreigners living in South Korea. It is a media broadcasting network provider supervised with the Korea International Broadcasting Network Commission and authorized with the Korea Communications Commission. Founded in 1996, it began broadcasting English-language T.V. to foreigners in South Korea in 1997. This service is now known as Arirang Korea. In 1999, it began broadcasting TV to the rest of the world. By 2000, its satellite signal covered the globe. These broadcasts were primarily in English. This service is now known as Arirang World. It provides multi-language subtitle(Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Indonesian, Vietnamese) service. 2003 saw the launch of Arirang Radio, an English language FM radio broadcasting in South Korea. In 2004, its Arabic TV service, Arirang Arab began. In 2015, Arirang advanced into UN In-house network, and started UN channel. In 2016, Launched HD satellite channel in UK - Arirang Homepage - Arirang World Facebook - Arirang World Twitter - Arirang World Instagram - Arirang World Google+ - Arirang Blog<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia === 781 Union Avenue, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246 United States\| \|Circulation\|\|18,000 in 2013\| The Laconia Daily Sun is a five-day (Tuesday through Saturday) free morning daily newspaper published in the city of Laconia, New Hampshire, United States, covering Belknap County and the Lakes Region. Each publication day, 18,000 copies of the paper are distributed by bulk drops at more than 300 locations. Home delivery is available for a fee. The paper also publishes a free online edition. The newspaper draws many of its readers from Laconia, but also covers Alton (and Alton Bay), Belmont, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gilmanton, Meredith, Sanbornton and Tilton (including Winnisquam), all in Belknap County. The Laconia Daily Sun was founded June 5, 2000, with Engler as publisher and John Hourihan as editor. The initial press run was 2,000 copies, and the paper was in direct competition with The (Laconia) Citizen, a paid circulation daily newspaper founded in 1926 and owned at the time by the Robert Foster family of Dover, New Hampshire. The two daily newspapers were head-to-head competitors for more than 16 years, until The (Laconia) Citizen ceased publication on Oct. 1, 2016. Engler assumed the position of editor in 2002 and held it until November, 2015 when he retired and was succeeded by Ginger Kozlowski, formerly editor of The (Laconia) Citizen, (Engler was elected mayor of Laconia in 2013 and again in 2015.) Hirshan and Guerringue were not involved in the day-to-day operations of the newspaper in the early years, but Hirshan took over responsibility for the advertising department in 2006 and added oversight of the front office when he began working full-time in Laconia in 2007. He assumed the publisher's role in 2012. The newspaper was initially printed by The Conway Daily Sun but began printing with the Dow Jones-owned Seacoast Media Group in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2008 and with the Concord Monitor in 2014. The move to Seacoast Media Group also marked the beginning of a revolutionary "all color all the time" policy whereby display advertising rates were revised to reflect the fact that all display ads in the newspaper would thereafter be printed in full color. Sisters and competitors Unlike the original Daily Sun newspapers, The Laconia Daily Sun went head-to-head with an established, paid-subscription daily newspaper on its home turf: The Citizen, based in Laconia (The Citizen ceased publication in October 2016). The first two News Club dailies are the only daily newspapers in their counties: The Conway Daily Sun in Carroll County, and The Berlin Daily Sun in Coos County, New Hampshire. In 2009, News Club founded a fourth free daily, The Portland Daily Sun, in Maine's largest city, which was closed in November 2014, when it acquired the alternative weekly The Portland Phoenix. The Conway Daily Sun also publishes a monthly tourist magazine called North Conway with a distribution of 15,000.<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Headquarters\|\|352 Court Street \| Laconia, NH 03246 The Citizen was a six-day-a-week, morning daily newspaper in Laconia, New Hampshire, United States, and it was the largest paid subscription local paper serving the Lakes Region of that state. It was owned since 2010 by Sample News Group of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and managed by Eagle Printing & Publishing of Claremont, New Hampshire. The paper suspended publication with its edition of September 30, 2016, citing rising costs in printing and production and inability to find a buyer for the newspaper. The Citizen was formerly an afternoon paper called the Laconia Evening Citizen and was launched by former Laconia Mayor Edward J. Gallagher in 1926. It was owned by Gallagher's daughter, Alma Gallagher Smith, and her husband, Lawrence J. Smith, following Edward Gallagher's death in 1978. The Smiths operated the newspaper until the Geo. J. Foster Company purchased the paper on May 10, 1991. Foster was the publisher of Foster's Daily Democrat in Dover, New Hampshire. In the late 1990s, the Foster Company launched Foster's Sunday Citizen as a joint venture by Foster's Daily Democrat and The Citizen, neither of which previously had a Sunday edition. In November 2006, The Citizen converted to morning publication; Foster's followed a year later. The company made the change in order to compete with nearby papers such as the New Hampshire Union Leader and the Concord Monitor. The Foster Company announced on June 23, 2010, that it would sell the paper on June 26, in order to concentrate on their main property, Foster's Daily Democrat. The company said it would continue to print The Citizen and the Laconia edition of the Sunday Citizen at its presses for at least the next three months. The new owner was Sample News Group, publisher of multiple daily and weekly newspapers across the northeastern United States. Sample News Group also owns and operates The Eagle Times of Claremont, in New Hampshire. The "Citizen Weekender" on Saturday features a "local" section, which includes the "History" section, a look back at Laconia from 125, 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago with articles from local newspapers of that time, as well as an old photograph of an area in Laconia (including Weirs Beach and Lakeport) with a description below it, then a current picture of the same area with an updated view. The newspaper also features a weekly roundup online called "Busted in Belknap" which is a photo gallery of individuals who have been arrested and incarcerated at the Belknap County Jail. - "Geo. J. Foster Co. Sells Citizen of Laconia". Dover, N.H. Retrieved March 17, 2012. - "Alma Gallagher Smith, Laconia Newspaper Publisher." Obituary. The Boston Globe, Oct. 16, 1991. - Kittredge, Clare. "A News War Takes Shape in Portsmouth". The Boston Globe, November 2, 1997 - "Foster's N.H. Daily Switching to A.M." NEPA Bulletin (Boston, Mass.), page 2, October 2007. - "Geo. J. Foster Co. Sells Citizen of Laconia". Foster's Daily Democrat. Dover, N.H. 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An EV even though they did not plan to own cars to begin with. Figure 10. EV Adoption Due to Infrastructural Improvements—Breakdown by Car Ownership Aspirations How should policymakers respond to the insights gleaned from these studies into public attitudes towards greener transport options? WHERE WE MIGHT GO FROM HERE How should policymakers respond to the insights gleaned from these studies into public attitudes towards greener We propose three approaches to influencing transport behaviour, based on behavioural science—a field that encompasses holistic interventions to educate, empower, excite, and entrench behaviour. 1. Time policy interventions right. This is vital when tackling ingrained habits. For instance, at significant temporal landmarks (e.g., at the start of a new year), people become more sensitive to new information and open to change: what has been called the fresh start effect.1 Travel behaviour, being habitual in nature, can become more malleable during certain ‘fresh starts’. The upcoming opening of several new rail lines in Singapore could serve as valuable ‘fresh starts’ to harness, especially for residents staying near these new stations. As a general principle, the government should use these timing opportunities to multiply the effects of car-lite interventions or policies. 2. Help drivers commit to car-lite goals. Our findings show that a substantial number of drivers want to reduce car use but face an intentionaction gap. They could benefit from a range of self-control and commitment techniques drawn from behavioural science. One highly promising technique is gamification. Countries such as Japan have used gamification to create exciting and novel experiences that draw commuters to PT.2 In Singapore, LTA has used gamification to promote car-lite travel to school among primary school students in small-scale trials (e.g., the Kids Smart Travel Challenge),3 with highly encouraging results. Private firms have also created gamified travel experiences for adults, while commercial apps have turned habit formation into an enjoyable ‘quest’. Policymakers could make use of these innovations to attract and habituate drivers to a car-lite lifestyle, while maintaining the loyalty of existing PT users. 3. Design for different people. Population segmentation is a valuable tool for behavioural scientists and policymakers alike. By recognising the heterogeneity within a population, we gain a more precise view of stakeholders and can then tailor interventions to better cater to different preferences and needs. One data-driven approach to segmentation is to cluster people along several dimensions to form nuanced archetypes. For instance, in GCY, we segment our youth respondents into three distinct archetypes: namely the pro-environmentalists, ambivalent personas, and car lovers (see Figures 1 and 2 below). One insight we find is that while further environmental messaging may encourage ambivalent personas to go carlite, a different approach—potentially focusing on other negative externalities (e.g., traffic congestion)—may be needed to reach the pro-environmentalists who still plan to own a car. Figure 1. Archetypes of Youth Non-Vehicle Owners and Car Ownership Aspirations Figure 2. Archetypes of Youth Non-Vehicle Owners and Characteristics - Hengchen Dai, Katherine L. Milkman, and Jason Riis, “The Fresh Start Effect: Temporal Landmarks Motivate Aspirational Behavior”, Management Science 60, no. 10 (June 2014), [IDX] “Tokyo Metro—The Underground Mysteries 2019” Puzzle-Solving & City Exploration Game event, [IDX] Do Hoang Van Khanh and Low Weijian, “Encouraging Car-Lite Travel through Gamification: The Kids Smart Travel Challenge”, Ethos Digital 5 (November 2019), [IDX] in its many forms, has always been a central theme running through Singapore’s land transport story. While environmental sustainability has been more strongly emphasised in recent years, we should be mindful that promoting car-lite living based on environmental reasons may have limits, as not all groups may feel the same urgency to tackle these concerns. For those who are contented car users, there are fundamental issues (e.g., cost and charging infra-availability) that must be addressed before they can be persuaded to switch to EVs. We need more innovative thinking informed by research, to break the car habit and move people from intention to action. Nevertheless, we are optimistic that Singaporeans, and especially our next generation, are prepared to embrace green transport by making car-lite choices every day. With continued focus on green plans in the coming decades, our goal to cut peak land transport emissions by 80% by 2050 is looking achievable. Through a collective effort, we look forward to an even greener land transport for Singapore in the years to come. The authors wish to thank the following for their contribution to the findings of this article: Professor Leonard Lee, National University of Singapore; Professor Ziv Carmon, INSEAD; Assistant Professor Charlene Chen Yijun, Nanyang Technological University; Yuen Wei Lun, PhD Student, National University of Singapore; Koh Puay Kee, Ministry of Communications and Information; and Grace Ang, Ministry of Communications - Singapore has not been, and will not be, spared. Average temperatures in our coastal city-state have risen by more than 1°C over the past 40 years. By the end of the century, the National Climate Change Secretariat projects a further increase of 4.6°C in temperature and a 1 m rise in sea levels. - National Climate Change Secretariat, “Singapore’s Emissions Profile”, accessed May 2, 2022, [IDX] SG Green Plan, “Singapore Green Plan 2030 Green Targets”, accessed May 2, 2022, - Land Transport Authority, “Reducing Peak Land Transport Emissions by 80%”, accessed May 2, 2022, [IDX] While this study is currently unpublished, the National University of Singapore (NUS) has granted us permission to reveal some of the highlights. - Sebastian Bamberg, “Changing Environmentally Harmful Behaviors: A Stage Model of Self-Regulated Behavioral Change”, Journal of Environmental Psychology 34 (2013): 151–159. === [ journalism and media communication, atmospheric science ]<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. 7.7: beIN Sports Xtra Former call signs The Box (1991-2001) The station began broadcasting HSN on DT1 infrequently in June 2011. In November 2011, Sonlife began broadcasting on DT2. TheCoolTV returned to St. Louis on DT3 in late December 2012 (until 2013). DT4 has a title card announcing P-TV coming soon as of late December 2012. The station appeared to go silent in late December 2011. As of at least June 24, 2012, it was back on the air, with programming as noted above. In May 2015, three more subchannels were added, however, while DT7 was displaying as OnTV4U, the programming was actually being broadcast on DT4, which was displaying as LIQUID, while DT7 was broadcasting a test pattern. In June 2013, KPTN-LD was slated to be sold to Landover 5 LLC as part of a larger deal involving 51 other low-power television stations; the sale fell through in June 2016. Mako Communications sold its stations, including KPTN-LD, to HC2 Holdings in 2017. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|7.7\|\|beIN Sports Xtra\| - Seyler, Dave (June 24, 2013). "Anatomy of an LPTV deal extravaganza". Television Business Report. Retrieved July 3, 2013. - "Notification of Non-consummation". CDBS Public Access. June 29, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2018. - "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. September<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === Taking Over the World, One Half Hour at a Time\| Siouxland's Only Primetime Newscast \|Channels\|\|Digital: 30 (UHF)\| Virtual: 44 (PSIP) 44.2 MyNetworkTV/This TV \|Owner\|\|Sinclair Broadcast Group\| (KPTH Licensee, LLC) \|Founded\|\|March 17, 1997\| \|First air date\|\|May 9, 1999\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Pappas Telecasting Heartland (reference to former owner)\| 44 (UHF, 1999–2009) 49 (UHF, 2009–2018) \|Transmitter power\|\|871 kW\| \|Height\|\|613 m (2,011 ft)\| KPTH is a dual Fox/MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station licensed to Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 30 (or virtual channel 44 via PSIP) from a transmitter in unincorporated Plymouth County, Iowa east of James and US 75 along the Woodbury County line. The station is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which also operates CBS affiliate KMEG (channel 14) through a shared services agreement with owner Waitt Broadcasting. The two outlets share studios along I-29 (postal address says Gold Circle) in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. The station signed-on May 9, 1999 as the market's fifth television outlet. Airing an analog signal on UHF channel 44, KPTH, originally owned by Pappas Telecasting, immediately joined Fox. Prior to KPTH's launch, future sister station KMEG carried a secondary affiliation with the network; viewers who wanted to watch the rest of Fox's programming in Sioux City were left with fringe access to out-of-market affiliates in Omaha and Des Moines. Initially at its sign-on, channel 44 only covered the Sioux City metro area before increasing to full-power in October 1999. This upgrade extended the station's coverage to include the 23 counties that make up the Sioux City designated market area. KPTH quickly became Siouxland's most-watched station and was a member of the "Fox #1 Club" in 2004 and 2005. The station also began to air the entire Fox lineup nightly. In May 2005, Waitt Broadcasting (owner of KMEG) entered into a shared services agreement with Pappas Telecasting. Although KPTH was designated the senior partner in the arrangement, it moved into KMEG's facility. In November 2007, Waitt announced it would sell KMEG to Siouxland Television, LLC, with Pappas continuing to operate it as part of the deal. However, Pappas' Sioux City duopoly was among the company's thirteen stations which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As a result, the sale of KMEG to Siouxland Television fell through. On January 16, 2009, it was announced several of the Pappas stations involved in the bankruptcy (including KPTH) would be sold to New World TV Group after the transaction received United States bankruptcy court approval. The change in ownership was completed on October 15, 2009, and on that day, New World TV Group took over the SSA with KMEG. KPTH shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 44, at noon on February 17, 2009, to conclude the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 49, using PSIP to display KPTH's virtual channel as 44 on digital television receivers. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|44.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KPTH-DT\|\|Main KPTH programming / Fox\| \|44.2\|\|480i\|\|4:3\|\|MyNet\|\|MyNetworkTV & This TV\| On October 9, 2006, KMEG began producing a weeknight prime time newscast on KPTH. Known as Siouxland News at Nine on Fox 44, the broadcast can currently be seen for thirty minutes. Although KPTH is the senior partner in the SSA, KMEG produces the newscasts on both stations. On October 25, 2010, KMEG became the first station in the market to upgrade its news operation to 16:9 enhanced definition widescreen. Although not truly high definition, the broadcasts matched the ratio of HD television screens. The weeknight news at 9 on KPTH was included in the change. On April 15, 2013, KMEG and KPTH completed an upgrade to full high definition news broadcasts, two years after competitors KCAU-TV and KTIV. KPTH's signal is repeated over two translators. \|Call letters\|\|Channel\|\|City of license\|\|Transmitter location\| \|KBVK-LP\|\|21\|\|Spencer, Iowa\|\|south of Terril along the Clay County line\| \|KPTP-LD\|\|31\|\|Norfolk, Nebraska\|\|east of city in Western Stanton County, Nebraska County near Madison County line\| - "New World Gets Pappas TVs for $260M". TVnewsday. January 16, 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2008. - Today is the day for digital TV switch, Dave Dreeszen, Sioux City Journal, February 17, 2009 - "Sinclair Buys 6 Titan Television Stations". TVNewsCheck. June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013. - Minium, Harry (August 27, 2014). "ODU's opener with Hampton to be televised in 66 markets". HamptonRoads.com. The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved September 8, 2014. - "Digital TV Market Listing for KPTH". 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Wikipedia Article: #### Category - journalism and media communication Larry Bensky (born May 1, 1937) is a literary and political journalist with experience in both print and broadcast media, as well as a teacher and political activist. He is known for his work with Pacifica Radio station KPFA-FM in Berkeley, California, and for the nationally-broadcast hearings he anchored for the Pacifica network. A native of New York City, Bensky graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1954 and, with departmental honors, from Yale University, where he was managing editor of the Yale Daily News. He is married and has one daughter. Prior to his broadcasting career (and continuing throughout), Bensky worked as a print journalist and editor. He worked at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune after college, while attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota. He then worked as an editor at Random House, before moving to France, where he was Paris editor of The Paris Review from 1964 to 1966. He then returned to New York as an editor of The New York Times Sunday Book Review, and also wrote daily book reviews. His views on the war in Vietnam were not well received by editors of the Times, and several of his reviews and features were rejected. In 1968, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to take over as managing editor of the radical, anti-war publication, Ramparts magazine, working closely with editor-in-chief Robert Scheer. After leaving Ramparts, Bensky worked for a time at San Francisco radio station KSAN-FM, before joining the staff of KPFA-FM in Berkeley. In 1972, he anchored and produced Pacifica Radio's coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions, both held in Miami, along with the attendant massive anti-war protests, dubbed "The Siege of Miami". Bensky served as station manager for KPFA from 1974–1977. After returning to KSAN as a news anchor, reporter, and talk show host, he narrowly missed accompanying Congressman Leo Ryan to investigate conditions at the Jonestown colony in Guyana in 1978, which resulted in Ryan and four journalists being shot to death on an airstrip, precipitating the mass murder-suicide of over 900 people. In the early 1980s, Bensky turned his attention to the revolutions and American interventions in Nicaragua and El Salvador. He produced the PBS documentary, "Nicaragua: These Same Hands" in 1980. National affairs correspondent Best known as national affairs correspondent for Pacifica Radio from 1987–1998, Bensky covered numerous national and international events for Pacifica, including the Iran–Contra hearings in 1987, the confirmation hearings for four Supreme Court justices, the 1990 elections in Nicaragua, and numerous demonstrations and protests in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. He anchored Pacifica's live coverage of the September 11 Commission hearings, and co-anchored Pacifica's coverage of the 2004 Democratic and Republican conventions, as well as the Presidential debates. He was anchor for Pacifica's extensive coverage of the post-2004 election controversy in Ohio, as well as several Congressional hearings about the misuse of executive power in the Bush administration. He retired as host of a weekly two-hour radio talk show, Sunday Salon, originating at KPFA in Berkeley. Among his guests were numerous writers and politicians including Paul Wellstone, Paul Krugman, Manning Marable, Bernie Sanders, Jane Smiley, Calvin Trillin, and Gary Shteyngart. Bensky has written for The Nation, magazine, and was a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times Sunday Book Review. A longtime resident of Berkeley, he was a political writer and columnist for the East Bay Express for fifteen years. He has also appeared as a guest journalist on C-SPAN, CNN, The Today Show, and The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour, as well as on San Francisco KQED-FM's "Forum" and KQED-TV's "This Week in Northern California." In addition, he was founding managing editor (1999–2000) of the web site Mediachannel.org. Bensky won the prestigious George Polk Award for his coverage of Iran–Contra, and has won five Gold Reel awards from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. He has won a career achievement award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Golden Gadfly award from Media Alliance. Educator and activist In addition to his work as a journalist, Bensky spent twelve years teaching broadcast journalism classes at Stanford, and courses in mass communication, journalism, broadcasting, and political science at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) in Hayward, California. He also teaches media criticism and analysis at Berkeley City College and political science at CSUEB. Bensky has been a political activist since the 1960s, working with nuclear disarmament and anti-war groups in New York City, Paris, and San Francisco during the Vietnam War. In 1968, he signed the "Writers and Editors War Tax Protest" pledge, vowing to refuse tax payments in protest against the Vietnam War. He co-designed and wrote numerous successful direct mail appeals for Modern progressive organizations, including Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, and the United Farm Workers. He is a devout pacifist and an outspoken opponent of capital punishment. Since retiring from regular broadcasting in 2007, Bensky has returned to a lifetime avocation, French language and literature. He is producer and host of "Radio Proust," a web site which he developed as a fellow of the Bard College Center. He has also developed and is teaching classes about Proust for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California, Berkeley. - "About Larry" Archived 2007-08-14 at the Wayback Machine, Sunday Salon website - Judith Scherr, "Larry Bensky, Activist-Journalist, Cancels KPFA Show", Berkeley Daily Planet, May 4, 2007 - "KPFA: A tribute to Larry Bensky". 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2019-03-28. - "The George Polk Awards for Journalism". Retrieved August 21, 2007. - "Society of Professional Journalists Northern California Chapter". Archived from the original on June 14, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2007. - "Writers and Editors War Tax Protest" January 30, 1968 New York Post - Lilley, Sasha KPFA: A Tribute to Larry Bensky at the Wayback Machine (archived July 17, 2012(Timestamp length)) KPFA Radio, May, 2007.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: [ journalism and media communication, history ] #### Rheinfelden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Lars Halter (born November 29, 1973 in Rheinfelden, West Germany) is a German and US-American journalist. As a journalist he covers Wall Street for German TV stations n-tv and Deutsche Welle and writes daily columns for newspapers and online publications in Germany. Lars Halter attended the Gymnasium in Schopfheim and later Lörrach. He focused early on economical studies, while working as a journalist for local newspapers mostly covering political and cultural events. He continued to work as a journalist and photographer, when he was drafted into the German Bundeswehr. Halter served in the emergency headquarters, when his battalion was helping to fight the great flood of 1997 at the Oder River. In 1998, Halter moved to the US, first working as a freelance journalist from Los Angeles, before moving to New York City. Here, he worked at several German language newspapers serving the German-American community, holding positions as editor-in-chief of the New Yorker Staats-Zeitung, German World magazine and editor of the Amerika Woche. In 2001, Halter found back to his economical roots when he started as a reporter and columnist for Wall Street Correspondents, a financial news company founded and at the time run by well-known German TV reporter Markus Koch. During his time with the company, Halter was witness to the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 and reported about the events for several newspapers and radio stations. Since 2006, Halter regularly reports financial news from the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and the Nymex for German news station n-tv. He is also a regular correspondent for German news daily Tagesspiegel as well as for German magazine Business & Diplomacy. Halter is a former Chairman of the German-American Steuben Parade. The German government honored his achievements with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, or "Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland", on March 16, 2015, in New York City. Media related to Lars Halter at Wikimedia Commons<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia Lars-Erik Nelson was born in Brooklyn, New York the eldest child of immigrants who met while studying art at Cooper Union. He grew up in Riverdale and attended Bronx High School of Science. In 1963, Nelson graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Russian. He also was fluent in Czech, French and Swedish. Nelson subsequently worked at the Digest of Soviet Press, The Bergen County Record, and The New York Herald Tribune. Nelson went to work for the Riverdale Press before joining Reuters in 1967 as a correspondent. He was posted in Moscow, London, and Prague, where in 1968 he covered the Prague Spring. Nelson joined The New York Daily News Washington staff in 1979. Shortly after beginning his career at The Daily News, Nelson won an Albert Merriman Smith Memorial Award, named after the longtime reporter for United Press International, for writing under deadline pressure. Nelson was bureau chief at The Daily News for about a decade before becoming a columnist for Newsday in 1993. In 1995, he returned to The New York Daily News as a columnist. Lars-Erik Nelson became well known for his syndicated column in The New York Daily News, but his career in the news industry spanned over 40 years and took him all over the world. His work appeared in The New York Review of Books, The Nation Magazine, Mother Jones, Foreign Affairs, among others, and his column ran in newspapers across the country. While Nelson was questioning Newt Gingrich in November 1995, Gingrich admitted that he had shut down the federal government because President Bill Clinton had made him sit at the back of Air Force One. The infamous Daily News "Cry Baby" cover story ran the following day. In November 2000, Nelson broke the story that Katherine Harris, then-State Attorney General in Florida, was not a neutral participant in the Florida ballot controversy, but that she had been significantly involved in George W. Bush’s presidential campaign. Investigative reporting can be agenda-driven. The reporting team gets an idea in its head or they find a source, and they cease being skeptical because they're so delighted to have this insider source. Whitewater was a similar case where the Times believed the version told by Jim McDougal. I think you'll agree he was not a particularly good source. But Jim McDougal's version of Whitewater drove that case. Oddly enough, this is the same reporter in that case who did the Wen Ho Lee series. Nelson's reporting on the Wen Ho Lee case resulted in an unprecedented full-page retraction on page A2 of The New York Times. When Nelson was accused of having an anti-Times agenda, he responded with this: "I have no anti-Times agenda... I have read it since I was 9 years old. I challenged its coverage of the Wen Ho Lee case precisely because that coverage was such a betrayal of The Times’ own history of accuracy, impartiality and fair play. Behind the defensiveness of yesterday's correction, I suspect that at least some at The Times agree." Nelson died at his home in Bethesda, Maryland in 2000. Mortimer Zuckerman, publisher of The New York Daily News, subsequently announced that the newspaper had established the Lars-Erik Nelson Prize for excellence in reporting and writing, an annual $5,000 award at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. - Call the Briefing: Reagan and Bush, Sam and Helen, A Decade with Presidents and the Press (Columbia Journalism Review. 1996) - After Clinton (New York Review of Books. 2000) - Lars-Erik Nelson, 59, Writer of Columns at The Daily News (The New York Times. November 22, 2000) - Lars-Erik Nelson (Monday Wednesday Friday) - Lars-Erik Nelson: The Real Thing (Gabriel Snyder. The New York Observer. November 26, 2000) - Lars-Erik Nelson '64: A Subversive Among Cynics (Columbia University) - FLA. Vote Chief's in W. Column ( Lars-Erik Nelson, The New York Daily News. November 14, 2000) - Covering Wen Ho Lee (The NewsHour Media Unit. 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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently invested US$180 million in Retro Biosciences – a company that seeks to extend the human lifespan by 10 years healthy. One of the ways he plans to do this is to “rejuvenate” the blood. This idea is based on studies that found old mice showed signs of reverse aging when given blood from young mice. Altman isn’t the only Silicon Valley entrepreneur backing life extension efforts. PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Google co-founder Larry Page have paid millions in projects that could profoundly affect the way we live our lives. The first question posed is scientific: could these technologies work? On this front, the jury is still out, and there are reasons for both optimism and skepticism. The second question is equally important: even if extending lifespan is feasible, would it be ethical? We explain why some common ethical arguments against extending lifespans aren’t as strong as they might seem – and offer another, somewhat overlooked explanation for why trying to live forever may not be worth it. be not worth it. Is it worth it if you die anyway? You could say that increasing lifespan only postpones the inevitable: that we will die. However, the problem with this view is that any the life saved will only be saved temporarily. A 10-year life extension is the equivalent of saving a drowning swimmer, only to have them die in a traffic accident 10 years later. Although we may be sad about their eventual death, we would still be happy to have saved them. The same is true of conventional medicine. If a doctor cures my pneumoniaI will eventually die of something else, but that doesn’t mean the doctor or I will regret being saved. It’s also worth considering in the longer term where research on extending lifespan might take us. In the most optimistic scenarios Experts argue that even modest short-term gains could help people add centuries to their lives, since the benefits of each intervention could trickle down. For example, each additional year of life would increase the probability of surviving until the next big breakthrough. Is it worth it if immortality could get boring? A lot argued against extending life for ethical reasons, saying they would not use these technologies. Why would anyone object to it? One concern is that a very long lifespan might be undesirable. Philosopher Bernard Williams said life is valued by the satisfaction of what he calls “categorical desires”: desires that give us reason to want to live. Williams expects those desires to be tied to big life goals, like raising a child or writing a novel. He fears that, given a sufficiently long lifespan, we will miss out on such projects. If so, immortality would become tedious. It is unclear whether Williams is correct. Some philosophers point out that human memories are fallible and that certain desires might resurface as we forget past experiences. Others emphasize that our categorical desires evolve as our life experiences reshape our interests – and may continue to do so for a very long life. In either case, our categorical desires, and therefore our reason for living, would not be exhausted over a very long life. Even if immortality became tedious, it wouldn’t count against modest lifespan extensions. Many will say that 80-something years is not enough to explore its potential. Personally, we would wait another 20 or even 50 years to write a novel, or start a career as a DJ. Is it worth it if the poor miss out? Another concern with life-extending technologies is equality. These technologies will be expensive; it seems unfair that Silicon Valley billionaires are celebrating their 150th birthdays while the rest of us mostly die in our 70s and 80s. This objection seems convincing. Most people welcome interventions that promote health equalitywhich is reflected in broader societal demands for universal health care. But there is an important nuance to consider here. Consider that universal health systems promote equality in improve the situation of those who are not well off. On the other hand, preventing the development of life-extending technologies to get worse the situation of the wealthiest. The ethical desirability of equality based on “leveling down” is unclear. The poorest Australians are twice as likely die before age 75 than the richest. Yet few people would argue that we should stop developing technologies to improve the health of people over 75. Additionally, the price of life-extending technologies would likely come down eventually. The real problem However, we believe there is a serious ethical objection that applies to extreme cases of life extension. If humans lived regularly very long lives, it could reduce the adaptability of our populations and lead to social stagnation. Even modest increases in life expectancy would dramatically increase population size. To avoid overcrowding, we should reduce birth rateswhich would considerably slow down the generational renewal. As one of us (Chris) has explored in previous researchthis could be incredibly detrimental to societal progress, as it could: - increase our vulnerability to extinction threats - jeopardize individual well-being, and - hinder moral advancement. Many fields benefit from a steady influx of young minds who come in and build on the work of their predecessors. Even if the brains of older scientists remain sharp, their “confirmation bias” – a tendency to seek out and interpret information in ways that confirm one’s prior beliefs – could slow the adoption of new scientific theories. Moral beliefs are also subject to confirmation bias. In a world of extended lifespans, individuals whose moral views were established in their youth (perhaps over 100 years ago) will remain in positions of power. It seems likely that the moral code of our society is badly deceived in at least some respects. After all, we believe that past societies got theirs catastrophically wrong, like when they endorsed slavery or made homosexuality illegal. The slowing of generational turnover could delay the time when we recognize and repair our own moral catastrophes, especially those we cannot yet see. Julien CoplinLecturer in Bioethics, Monash University and Honorary Fellow, Melbourne Law School, Monash University And Christopher Gygelresearcher in biomedical ethics, The University of Melbourne This article is === Category - journalism and media communication, news<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, economics ] #### October 18, 2012 CONTACT: Paul Murphy Utah A.G.’s Office (801) 538-1892 [email protected] SALT LAKE CITY –A Utah video game developer has been ordered to serve a year in jail and pay at least $1.2 million for withholding wages from his employees. David M. Rushton, 57, was sentenced October 10 for a second-degree felony count of pattern of unlawful activity, third-degree felony count of attempted unlawful dealing with property by fiduciary and a class A misdemeanor count of payment of wages violation. “This is significant because it is the first criminal prosecution for non-payment of wages in Utah and involved more than $2 million in unpaid wages,” says Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. In 2005 Rushton started the video game development company Sensory Sweep Studio, which later became known as Fooptube LLC after the original business got into financial trouble. These businesses employed as many as 211 employees and developed video games like “Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005," "Justice League Heroes," "Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects" and "Jackass: The Game." Ninety-five employees, nearly half of the company’s staff at the time, filed wage claims with the Utah Labor Commission in 2009. After conducting an extensive investigation, the Labor Commission referred the matter to the Utah Attorney General’s Office. “Although Rushton’s jail sentence does not compensate the claimants for the wages they are owed, this brings a certain measure of justice,” says Utah Labor Commissioner Sherrie Hayashi. "In a tough economy employers may face challenging times, but we hope this sends a strong message that ultimately, employers are responsible to pay their employees the wages they have rightfully earned." After an investigation by the Utah Tax Commission and prosecution by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, Rushton was sentenced in 2010 to 18 months in jail and ordered to pay $516,816 for tax fraud and pattern of unlawful activity for the non-payment of income and withholding taxes. Arrangements can be made to set up media interviews with some of the victims. A jail booking photo of Rushton<\|endoftext\|>October 23, 2013CONTACT: Elena Bensor SALT LAKE CITY – Utah welcomes approximately 1,100 newly arrived refugees and approximately 1,000 second migration refugees each year, currently it is estimated that 25,000-30,000 refugees are living in Utah representing over 20 different refugee communities. One approach to addressing workplace safety concerns for refugees is to provide them with an opportunity to learn concepts in their own language, specifically related to safe workplace practices. The Utah Labor Commission Workplace Safety Program has produced a workplace safety video in the hopes that a reduction in job-related accidents will take place, and that programs such as this will provide a much needed educational opportunity for refugees to learn about their roles, responsibilities and rights regarding workplace safety. Our key partners in this production were the Utah Refugee Coalition (URC), a local non-profit organization comprised of refugee communities created to connect its membership to local resources and Reel Advocacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional media with inspired storytelling for nonprofits. Reel Media was responsible for the video production and editing of this DVD. Free DVD copies of “Workplace Safety for Refugees” are available by contacting Elena Bensor, Public Information /Community Relations Officer (801) 530-6918 or [email protected]. In addition, the program can also be streamed directly from our website.<\|endoftext\|>A landlord attempts to evict a blind tenant because she is worried about being sued if the tenant hurts herself. A lender refuses to give a loan to a highly qualified applicant who happens to be a single mother, but states that they will lend to her if a male co-signs the loan. Advertisements abound on the internet with provisions such as “Christian applicants only” or “No children allowed!” Each of these housing actions is illegal under the Fair Housing Act. April marks the 42nd anniversary of the passing of the Fair Housing Act, which forbids discrimination in providing housing. Consequently, the month of April is celebrated every year as “Fair Housing Month.” The Fair Housing Act was passed in the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Lyndon B. Johnson called on Congress to speedily pass fair housing legislation, calling it a fitting legacy to Dr. King and his life's work. A short seven days after the assassination of Dr. King, the Fair Housing Act was passed. The Utah Labor Commission is proud to celebrate Fair Housing Month and is working to assure that fair housing law is enforced throughout Utah. Utah Fair Housing law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or source of income. Stephanie Carrillo, investigator in the Fair Housing Unit of the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division of the Utah Labor Commission said, “I am committed to make sure that The Fair Housing Act protects and assures that the people of Utah are given equal opportunity to rent or purchase a home based on their qualifications.” In addition to investigating allegations of housing discrimination, the UALD also engages in educational and outreach programs for landlords, community groups, and business owners. “I really think that educating housing providers and tenants is one of the most important functions of the UALD,” said Dan Singer, Fair Housing Manager. “Fair Housing Law is nuanced. It is important to let housing providers know what their rights and responsibilities are under the Acts. It’s also essential that prospective tenants and homeowners receive full consideration on the merits of their ability to rent or buy, not based on someone’s discriminatory point of view.” As part of the Utah Labor Commission’s celebration of Fair Housing Month, it has provided free training to landlords on fair housing law. Additionally, the UALD will be participating in the Utah Housing Conference held on April 28, 2010 at the South Towne Expo Center. For more information about the Fair Housing laws, or to request free trainings, please contact the Utah Antidiscrimination & Labor Division at 801-530-6800, or visit our Fair Housing pages.	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[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] BONGAWAN: Works of restoration will soon be conducted on 71 more dilapidated schools in the Sabah, along with 24 others approved last year. However, out of 1,300 schools in the state, there are 492 more that are in bad shape and in dire need of repairs. On top of that, State Minister of Education and Innovation Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob said that there is also a need to build new school buildings to address overcrowded problem in some schools, such as SMK Agasi in Lahad Datu with 2,700 students and 2,400 in SMK Tansau, Putatan. With Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s acting role as the federal minister of education, he hoped that the Sabahans’ aspiration to upgrade the education amenities in the state, especially in terms of its infrastructure and facilities, would come true. Yusof opined that Dr .Mahathir who is also the prime minister, with his befitting knowledge and background in education, is a suitable candidate to fill the vacant Education Minister’s post. “There are still many schools that have morning and evening sessions with an excessive number of students, but their facilities have never been changed... That’s why some classes still have to be conducted in a store or surau,” he told a press conference at a dinner event with the media at Borneo Golf Resort here, on Monday night. “We hope that Dr Mahathir would look into this matter. I would pay him a courtesy visit when I get the chance to address these issues, together with the need to add more facilities for the colleges and universities in Sabah,” he added. Yusof stated that both Sabah and Sarawak are left behind in terms of academic achievement and facilities sufficiency. “But even so, we excel in co-curriculums where students have outstanding talents in sports and arts,” he asserted.<\|endoftext\|>KOTA KINABALU 9 Mac 2021 - Contractors and developers in Sabah are warned to provide proper housing facilities for their workers. Failure to do so can result in action being taken against them under the Emergency Ordinance (Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodation and Employees’ Facilities (Amendment) 2021, said Science, Technology and Innovation minister Datuk Yakub Khan. Yakub, who is the minister in charge of Labour Affairs in Sabah said contractors can be compounded a maximum of RM100,000. If charged in court and found guilty, they face a maximum fine of RM200,000 or three years’ jail or both, he told reporters today. The Emergency Ordinance (Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities) 2021 has been gazetted and will see stiffer penalties against employers or owners of accommodation for failing to provide proper housing facilities for workers. With the Ordinance, gazetted on Feb 17, in place, the use of Act 446 can now be used in Sabah and Sarawak. The Ordinance will give authority to the director-general of the Labour Department to order owners of accommodation to replace, change or upgrade the facilities should it be found not to meet criteria under the Act, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan was reported as saying. Speaking at a construction site of a multi-storey building near the state capital today, Yakub said the former has given 14 days to improve the condition of its workers’ quarters. “Today the ministry carried out an integrated operation with the Labour Department, Socso, City Hall, CIDB, Health Department and a few other relevant agencies. We inspected two locations and found that a lot that needs to be corrected and improved on. “In this second location, we found that the workers’ quarters condition since the last visit, had not improved. We have given the developer two weeks to rectify problem and upgrade the condition at the workers’ quarters. We will come back after two weeks to check if the developer has done as instructed,” he said. Yakub added that as the developer was also compounded by City Hall today for violations pertaining to the sanitization and cleanliness of the workers’ quarters. “Today we went down to the ground to see the level of compliance to the Ordinance which was enforced to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. We discovered that there are many aspects which need to be improved on by the employers, especially in providing housing for their employees,” he said. Among offences committed by the employers were not having the required accommodation permit and over crowding in the workers’ quarters. “We found that there are six people living in a room built for three people. There are also cases where basic necessities like beds, mattresses, lighting, fans and proper toilets were not provided,” he disclosed. Meanwhile State Labour Department director Wan Zulkifli Wan Setapa, who also took part in the operation said from March 1 to 5, they inspected 142 locations which involved 681 units of housing. The housing were for 5,140 workers, of which 2,281 are locals and the rest foreigners, he said adding that a total of 876 offences were recorded from the five-day operation. Most common of the offences he said, was not having the accommodation permit and the reason for this was that the employers especially in the construction sector felt that as the job was a temporary one, they do not need to provide ‘proper’ housing to the workers. Wan Zuklifli added that warnings were issued to these employers and they were also given some recommendations to implement. Failing to do so would result in further action taken against them, he said.<\|endoftext\|>Consul General Huang Shifang attended the signing ceremony of the China Mobile Science and Technology Museum International Tour Exhibition in Sabah, On July 11, Consul General Huang Shifang attended and delivered a speech at the signing ceremony of the China Mobile Science and Technology Museum in Sabah, Malaysia held in Beijing via video. Chairman Naxiang, Chargé d'Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in China Shang Mugan, Minister of Technology and Innovation of Sabah, Malaysia Arif, etc. attended the event. In his speech, Consul General Huang expressed his sincere congratulations on the successful signing of the touring exhibition project, and hoped that it would become a new window to deepen and expand exchanges and cooperation between China and Sabah in various fields, promote the formation of a broader and diverse friendly cooperative relationship, and make the high-quality achievements of science and technology and education popular. It will benefit the people of the two places and provide useful assistance for the construction of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future. full article: [IDX]<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### It provides technological solutions, including services such as telecine, film scanning and recording, digital intermediates (DI), multimedia, as well as digital cinema packaging for customers ranging from independent filmmakers to major studios. LaserPacific has created a new workflow for independent film makers called inDI. The company was acquired by Eastman Kodak in late 2003 for $30.5 million. Kodak sold Laser Pacific and its subsidiaries Laser-Edit, Inc, and Pacific Video, Inc., in April 2010 for an undisclosed sum. In 2011, Technicolor acquired the company. Laser Pacific Media has its roots in several companies. The oldest, Pacific Video Industries was a remote truck operator that began in 1972. It provided the remote facilities for the 1977 location recordings of "The Nixon Interviews" when David Frost and the former President sat down for a grueling series of historic interviews. 28 hours, 45 minutes of material was recorded over a 12-day period in March 1977. The equipment Pacific Video supplied included three RCA TK-44B cameras and RCA TR-70 Quadruplex recorders. The edited programs aired in May and Sept. of 1977. PVI opened Pacific Video Post Production Center, Ltd. in 1979 with financing through a limited partnership tax shelter for entertainers Olivia Newton-John, Karen and Richard Carpenter and others. It went bankrupt, and was acquired in 1982 by Robert Seidenglanz, the founder and former chairman of Compact Video, a PVI competitor in the television remote truck business. Seidenglanz, several former Compact Video associates and former PVI executives operated Pacific Video as a post house focusing on filmed, network produced dramas. Gregory L. Biller formed Spectra Image in 1983 as a post production service primarily for filmed situation comedies. In 1985 Spectra developed a transportable computerized random access editing system called Spectra System, which used proprietary laser disc technology for editing filmed or videotaped programs. The system allowed editors to quickly find shots and segments without waiting for tapes to shuttle from place to place. The Spectra Ace was introduced to the market in 1986, and won the company an Emmy Award. The proprietary system for off-line editing incorporates an edit controller, a video switcher, single and dual-headed laser disc players, video monitors, videotape recorders, terminal equipment and associated software. It operated Laser Edit, Inc. as a marketing arm. Laser Edit became a post production house over time. In 1990, Spectra Image and Pacific Video were merged into a new company, Laser Pacific, although the Pacific Video and Laser Edit corporate identities remain.<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. Laser Focus World Laser Focus World is a monthly magazine published by Endeavor Business Media covering laser, photonics and optoelectronics technologies, applications, and markets. Many professionals in those fields receive it free of charge; it is also possible to subscribe to the magazine. \|Discipline\|\|Laser and photonics\| \|History\|\|1965 to present\| \|ISO 4\|\|Laser Focus World\| History and profileEdit Laser Focus World has been published since 1965. It is published on a monthly basis and owned by Endeavor Business Media. The headquarters of the magazine is in Nashua, New Hampshire. Approximately 70,000 subscribers have access to an annual "Lasers and Photonics Marketplace Seminar" and can track daily photonics news at the magazine's website. There is also an annual buyer's guide. The magazine is the recipient of the 2011 Folio Awards. - Intute's page on Laser Focus World Retrieved January 26, 2007 - "Laser Focus World Wins Gold at the 2011 Folio Awards in New York City". PennWell. January<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === Managing editors\|\|Rachel Christiansen\| \|Headquarters\|\|Las Cruces, New Mexico\| Las Cruces Bulletin is a weekly community newspaper published in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The paper is distributed free to homes and businesses in Las Cruces and is available by paid subscription elsewhere. The Las Cruces Bulletin weekly newspaper was founded in 1969 by Ken Dahlstrom. First issue was published on December 4, 1969. On March 31, 1983, Dahlstrom sold the paper to Steve Klinger who converted the format from broadsheet to tabloid. The Bulletin was sold by Klinger in 1996 to Kilpatrick Newspapers, Inc. of Austin, Texas. Owner Mark Kilpatrick sold the newspaper to FIG Publications, LLC, owned by Jaki and David McCollum on May 1, 2003. On November 1, 2012 it was sold to OPC News, owned by the Osteen family. Osteen Publishing, also owned by the family, publishes The Item. The paper is published in three sections: - A: News (local news, editorials, letters to the editor, events calendar, sports) - B: Business (local business news, features and legal notices) - C: Arts & Lifestyles (arts features, movie reviews, arts calendar, TV listings), Health and Well-being (health news and features, local hospitals, church and religion, obituaries) and Homes & Southwest Living (home and realty features, homes for sale, gardening, food) The paper carries the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce newsletter The Bottom Line as a monthly insert., and the bi-monthly El Prospero newspaper along with the Las Cruces Association of Realtors' 'Neighbor to Neighbor' publication. "Community Arts Award" was given to the Las Cruces Bulletin by Dona Ana County Council) in 2010. In 2009, the Bulletin was named "Small Business of the Year" by the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces. New Mexico State University presented their "Spirit of Service Award" to the Bulletin in 2008. The paper's owner, FIG Publications, received a 2007 VIVA (Vision, Investment, Vitality and Action) Award from the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico. The company was cited for "its work to provide a positive environment for employees and its dedication to local content". In 2006, the Bulletin was named New Mexico's "Newspaper of the Year" by the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau. The paper's publisher, David McCollum, was named Citizen of the Year and the paper was named Business of the Year for 2005 by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved 2008-08-20. - "Chamber Membership Benefits". Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-08-20. - "ACI recognizes outstanding firms with VIVA Awards". New Mexico Business Weekly. 2007-11-05. OCLC 30948175. Retrieved 2008-08-20. - Stockberger, Brook (2006-01-14). "Chamber of Commerce recognizes area residents". Las Cruces Sun-News. ISSN 1081-2172. 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Informational Report: #### KTVF is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 26 (or virtual channel 11 via PSIP) from a transmitter on the Ester Dome. Owned by Gray Television, KTVF is sister to two low-power stations: MyNetworkTV affiliate KFXF-LD (channel 22) and Class A CBS affiliate KXDF-CD (channel 13). The three stations share studios on Braddock Street in downtown Fairbanks. \|Branding\|\|KTVF Channel 11 (general)\| News Center 11 (newscasts) \|Slogan\|\|Interior Alaska's Most Trusted News Source\| \|Channels\|\|Digital: 26 (UHF)\| Virtual: 11 (PSIP) \|Translators\|\|11 (VHF) Fairbanks\| \|First air date\|\|February 3, 1955\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|TeleVision Fairbanks\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|KFXF-LD, KXDF-CD, KTUU-TV\| 11 (VHF, 1955–2009) Fox (via KFXF-LD, January–November 2017) \|Transmitter power\|\|27 kW\| \|Height\|\|471 m (1,545 ft)\| KTVF is used to provide full-market over-the-air high definition coverage of KFXF-LD (simulcast over KTVF-DT2) and KXDF-CD (simulcast over KTVF-DT3). KTVF also operates a digital fill-in translator on VHF channel 11 from a transmitter located at its studios. The station signed on the air in February 1955 as the first television station serving what at the time was the smallest television market in the United States. The station was a CBS affiliate until April 1, 1996. While primarily a CBS station, KTVF also served as a secondary affiliate for ABC from 1971 to 1985 (when it aired some of ABC's top-rated shows like Marcus Welby, M.D., Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Three's Company, and Eight is Enough as well as Wide World of Sports, Super Bowl XIX and the Academy Awards) and NBC from 1985 to 1996. During the late 1950s, the station was also briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network. In 1967, months after the Chena River flood temporarily knocked them off the air, KTVF rebuilt their studios in the Northward Building (where they still remained until 1990) and returned to the air, this time broadcasting in color. In 1996, KTVF switched affiliations, from CBS to NBC. The reason for the network switch was that rival station KATN—which had the NBC affiliation since signing on a couple weeks after KTVF but had been primarily with ABC since 1984—would be merged with two other ABC stations in Anchorage and Juneau to form ABC Alaska's SuperStation, and that NBC was the dominant network by the 1995–96 season while CBS was in third place. KTVF also carried UPN programming on the weekends from 1995 to 2000. KFXF aired a few CBS shows until K13XD (now KXDF-CD) signed on in August. KTVF was founded by Alaska broadcasting pioneer Augie Hiebert and his company, Northern Television. It was thus a sister station to KTVA-TV in Anchorage. Hiebert retired in 1997, and his family sold the station to the Ackerley Group in 1999. Ackerley merged with Clear Channel Communications in 2001. Clear Channel sold its entire television division, including KTVF, to Newport Television in 2007. In June 2003, Media News Group, owner of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, announced that it would exercise an option to purchase KTVF. The seven-year option, pending removal of the FCC's restrictions on newspaper/broadcast ownership, was granted to Media News in 1999 when Northern Television sold the station to Ackerley. The FCC eliminated this rule on June 3, 2003, but implementation was stayed pending the outcome of litigation. Media News' purchase attempt never materialized; the seven-year option period expired in 2006 without renewal. KTVF began airing high definition programming from NBC on February 12, 2010, at the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver; full HD broadcasting (both NBC and syndicated) would follow on May 31, 2012. On September 29, 2010, the FCC granted KTVF a construction permit for a fill-in translator on their former analog allotment channel 11. The translator will serve sections of the Fairbanks area. Newport announced the sale of KTVF to Chena Broadcasting, a local company owned by Michael Young, on October 13, 2011. Young had previously owned a partial stake in Tanana Valley Television, owner of KFXF and K13XD; that company took over KTVF's operations under a shared services agreement upon the deal's completion. The sale of KTVF to Chena Broadcasting was consummated in March 7, 2012—resulting in all of Fairbanks' commercial stations being operated by just two companies. On November 8, 2016, Northern Lights Media, the subsidiary of Gray Television that operates Anchorage stations KTUU-TV and KYES-TV, announced that it would buy KTVF, KFXF-LD and KXDF-CD (then known as KXDD-CD) for $8 million in cash, pending FCC approval. The sale was completed on January 13, 2017. The station's digital channel is multiplexed: \|11.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KTVF-DT\|\|Main KTVF programming / NBC\| \|11.2\|\|720p\|\|KFXF-LD\|\|Simulcast of KFXF-LD / MyNetworkTV\| \|11.3\|\|1080i\|\|KXDF-CD\|\|Simulcast of KXDF-CD / CBS\| KTVF shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 11, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 26. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former VHF analog channel 11. - The Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook says February 17, while the Television and Cable Factbook says February 3. - RabbitEars TV Query for KTVF - RabbitEars TV Query for KFXF-LD - RabbitEars TV Query for KXDF-CD - "Require Prime Evening Time for NTA Films". Boxoffice: 13. November 10, 1956. Cite uses deprecated parameter - Eggerton, John (October 13, 2011). "Newport Agrees to Sell KTVF to Chena Broadcasting". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 14, 2011. - Chomicz, Dorothy (October 15, 2011). "Fairbanks businessman Mike Young awaits approval of KTVF purchase". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved October 19, 2011. - "More than meets the eye to Fairbanks TV deal". Television Business Report. October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011. - Northern Lights Media announces acquisition of Fairbanks television stations - KTUU.com - Gray Closes Green Bay, Davenport and Fairbanks Acquisitions Gray Television, 17 January 2017, Retrieved, 22 January 2017. - Consummation Notice, Federal Communications Commission, 19 January 2017, Retrieved 22 January 2017. - "Digital TV Market Listing for KTVF". RabbitEars.info. - "DTV Tentative Channel Designation for the First and the Second Rounds" === Domain: journalism and media communication, communication engineering<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === [ journalism and media communication, geography ] LNP Media Group LNP Media Group owns and publishes LNP, a daily newspaper in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and LancasterOnline, its online affiliate with monthly readership of over 1 million. First published in October 2014, LNP traces its roots to one of the oldest newspapers in the U.S., The Lancaster Journal that dates back to 1794. LNP Media Group publishes three other local newspapers in Lancaster County: The Lititz Record Express, The Ephrata Review and The Elizabethtown Advocate. Additionally, LNP Media Group owns and publishes three specialty publications: Lancaster Farming, La Voz Lancaster, formerly La Voz Hispana, and Fly After 5, formerly Fly Magazine. Lancaster Farming is a leading farm newspaper for the mid-Atlantic region with paid circulation of over 60,000 in Pennsylvania and fifteen other states. La Voz Lancaster is a bi-monthly publication covering the Hispanic community in Lancaster County. Fly After 5 is a bi-monthly newspaper covering news and features on Lancaster County nightlife and entertainment including live music, craft beer and dining. LNP Media Group is owned by Steinman Communications, which also holds Intelligencer Printing (one of the oldest commercial printing houses in the US), Susquehanna Printing (a printing facility in Ephrata which publishes weekly newspapers and does other contract printing), Delmarva Broadcasting Company (radio stations in Delaware and Maryland) and real estate holdings in Lancaster City and energy holdings in southern Virginia. They joined with High Enterprises and Fulton Bank in jointly developing the Lancaster Convention Center and they operate the Pressroom Restaurant. Steinman Enterprises is a corporation, closely held by descendants of Andrew Jackson Steinman, who purchased the Intelligencer in 1866. First printed in 1794 as the "Lancaster Journal," the Intelligencer Journal was the largest circulation newspaper in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It also was the oldest continuous newspaper in the United States of America that had not changed its name. Lancaster New Era The Lancaster New Era was founded in 1877 as a newspaper in Lancaster with the goal of taking the Republican state machine to task and ushering in a New Era in politics. In 1920, the New Era merged with another Republican newspaper, The Examiner. In 1923, Paul Block, Sr. bought the New Era-Examiner and aimed it to compete with the morning Intelligencer and afternoon New Journal, both published by the Steinmans. It failed and Block sold the then-renamed New Era to the Steinmans in 1928. The Steinmans merged the Intell and the Journal into the morning Intelligencer Journal, and published the New Era as an afternoon newspaper continuously on every day of the week except Sundays, until 2007 when the Saturday edition was eliminated and the content moved to the Saturday morning Intell. On 26 June 2009, Lancaster Newspapers published the New Era as an afternoon newspaper for the final time, citing increasing costs and decreasing readership as reasons it merged with the Intelligencer Journal. Before the merger, it had the largest circulation of any Pennsylvania newspaper in the afternoon newspaper market. It won the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association's Sweepstakes Award four years in a row. The sensitive reporting on the tragic shooting of six girls at the Nickel Mine Amish School in eastern Lancaster County won numerous state and national awards, among them, the Pulliam National Journalism Writing Award and the Taylor Award for Fairness, given by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. The Intelligencer Journal is now co-branded with the New Era. Columns, comics and other syndicated content previously reserved for the afternoon edition now appear in the Journal. When established in 1923, Sunday News was Lancaster County's first local Sunday newspaper. It was renamed Sunday LNP in October 2014. La Voz Lancaster La Voz Lancaster changed its name from La Voz Hispana in August 2016. Translated as The Lancaster Voice, it’s a bi-monthly news source for the Spanish-speaking publication that produces local stories as well as issues and events of Hispanic community in Lancaster County. Frequent features include: Arts and Culture, Food and Drink, Health and Living, Profiles and Interviews, and Community News. For many years, the Intell retained a center-left editorial stance, while the New Era was reliably conservative. This continued long after the Steinmans bought the New Era. As a legacy of this, for five years after the papers merged, it ran two editorial pages—one liberal, one conservative. However, on September 11, 2014, Lancaster Newspapers announced it would adopt an independent editorial stance and would no longer run two distinct editorial pages. Under its current masthead, LNP was first published in October 2014, with the tagline Always Lancaster. The current newsroom includes journalists from The Intelligencer Journal, New Era and Sunday News. The Intelligencer Journal and New Era merged in 2009. Even though Sunday News joined the combined newsroom in 2012, the Sunday edition continued to be published under the same masthead until the rebranding in October 2014. The rebranding was aimed at representing and embracing the history of Lancaster County, the brand and the audience. The slogan also alludes to the abbreviation that was used to refer to "Lancaster Newspapers" for much of the latter part of the 20th century. The paper was redesigned to include a more visually-appealing format and more user-friendly sections and pages. LancasterOnline is LNP's digital component. It is a subscription-only service that provides access to all features in the daily newspaper. In 2019, LNP launched its digital archives, a searchable database providing access to all content published in the newspaper's history. LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2016-08-22. Lancaster Farming. Retrieved 2016-08-22. - "La Voz Hispana". La Voz Hispana. LNP Media Group. Retrieved 2016-08-22. - "Fly After 5". Fly After 5. LNP Media Group. Retrieved 2016-08-22. - "Our brands - Steinman Communications". Steinman Communications. Retrieved 2016-08-22. - Writer, JOE HAINTHALER \| Staff. "Martin: It's crunch time for Lancaster County Convention Center". Retrieved 2016-08-22. - Brubaker, John H (1984). The Steinmans of Lancaster: A Family and its Enterprises. Steinman Enterprises. ISBN 0-9613782-0-4. - Writer, JACK BRUBAKER Staff. "A new beginning for Lancaster New Era". Retrieved 2016-08-22. - "Lancaster Newspapers announces shift in opinion policy". LancasterOnline. LNP Media Group. Retrieved 2016-08-22.	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Category - journalism and media communication, sociology === Lancashire County Council worker and friends climb Snowdon in their heels to raise money for citizens of Ukraine Thursday, March 10, 2022 A group of friends who braved the pain of climbing Snowdon in their heels have raised thousands of pounds to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Slawka Kluszczynska-Stepien, who works as a Family Group Conference co-ordinator for Lancashire County Council, was part of a group of women who took on the highest mountain in Wales after feeling compelled to act in response to Russian forces launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Slawka and two others climbed to the top of the mountain in their heels, and were accompanied by two other women wearing boots and carrying food supplies. The women, who all live in Lancashire and originate from Poland, felt they had to do something, even something small, to support their European neighbours. However, their response was by no means small. Climbing 3,560 feet in heels proved extremely difficult, but thankfully everyone in the group safely completed the climb and have so far raised more than £3,600. Slawka said: "We can still remember how it is to live behind the iron curtain and being unable to have freedom of speech and freedom of movement. "We don’t want this for Ukrainians or the rest of Europe. "We also wanted to raise awareness about the conflict and the situation so we felt that challenging ourselves to hike up Snowdon in heels, could help. "In addition to this, my hometown is only 140 miles away from the Ukrainian border, so this conflict is very close to home." All the collected funds will go directly to the Polish Humanitarian Action, a Polish based charity that currently works on the Polish/Ukrainian border and provides immediate help to all refugees from Ukraine. They are currently providing the most essential humanitarian support such as providing blankets, hot food, drinks, toiletries, medical support and hope. More information and updates about their fundraising activities can be found here: [IDX] fundraising page will be open until Tuesday 15 March.<\|endoftext\|>Primary school set to cease nursery provision Thursday, March 3, 2022 A Clitheroe primary school is set to cease its maintained nursery provision because demand for places has fallen. Members of Lancashire County Council's cabinet today approved a proposal to discontinue the nursery provision at Edisford Primary School following a formal consultation. The responses to the consultation all supported the closure of the nursery, and no issues or concerns were raised by the families who may have been adversely affected by the proposal. School governors had previously consulted with parents informally after saying they felt limited by the school's opening times and that provision was only available in term time. The move will see year groups running from Reception to Year 6 rather than the current Nursery 2 to Year 6 from April this year. County Councillor Jayne Rear, cabinet member for education and skills, said: "I'd like to thank the people who took part in the formal consultation which was part of the statutory process in deciding the future of nursery provision at the school. "It is clear there is a surplus of nursery places in the area because of a drop in the birth rate, and parents also want the flexibility of accessing nursery provision during school holidays."<\|endoftext\|>Good news for West Lancs based disability service Monday, November 15, 2021 A Skelmersdale-based service that supports people with disabilities has been rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). West Lancs Domiciliary Service was awarded the rating following a recent inspection. The Lancashire County Council-run service provides support for adults who have a disability to live in their own home as independently as they can. Care workers provide personalised support for all aspects of daily living and social activities. There are currently 46 people using the service. The latest CQC rating shows the service is safe, effective, well-led and responsive with caring staff. To read the report visit the CQC website County Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for adult services, said: "This service is a key part of the local health and social care system in West Lancs. "The team does such a good job supporting people with a range of disabilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with every-day tasks and a whole host of other activities. "Support like this is essential because it ensures people can live as independently as possible in their own home for as long as possible, improving their quality of life. "The latest rating shows the service is well run, safe and has excellent staff, which is reassuring for people who use the service and their families. "These inspections are rightly tough and it's difficult to achieve a 'good' rating in all areas. Congratulations to the team for their hard work." Anyone wanting more information about the support that West Lancs Domiciliary Service provides can call 01695) 587433. Tagged as: Health and Social Care<\|endoftext\|>Lancashire County Council unveils revamped Corporate Priorities Wednesday, October 6, 2021 An ambitious vision to make Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit and prosper has been unveiled. Lancashire County Council’s cabinet will this week consider a refreshed and revamped set of priorities which aim to put the needs of Lancashire people at the heart of everything the council does. The four priorities – delivering better services; protecting our environment, supporting economic growth and caring for the vulnerable – crystalise the focus of the council for the next four years. Cllr Phillippa Williamson, leader of Lancashire County Council, said: "Our revamped corporate priorities will lay the foundations of the work the authority will undertake over the coming years, as we strive to make Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit and prosper. "These simple yet powerful priorities set out the direction we want to take the council and are underpinned by our core values of being supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative. "The people of Lancashire have been brilliant in their response to the pandemic, supporting each other and our communities, and we are very proud and inspired by what collectively we have all achieved. "But we firmly believe exciting and more prosperous times lie ahead as we work together to rejuvenate Lancashire, making it the best place it can be." If agreed by the cabinet, the priorities will be discussed at this month’s meeting of the full council. Cabinet will also consider a new communication strategy that will support the delivery of the priorities.<\|endoftext\|>Genre: journalism and media communication, aerospace #### Become officers of character, motivated to lead our Air Force in service to our nation. This week, I’ve had the honor to congratulate a few of the young people I’ve nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy (Official) (and our nation’s other service academies). When my calls are complete, I’ll have reached out to 40 who desire to serve as officers of character in our armed forces. I have every confidence in General Silveria’s leadership on this tough issue. Listen to the general describe his efforts to instill a culture of respect and prevent sexual assault at our nation’s premier service academy: Wishing the Jewish people across Colorado and around the world a Happy Hanukkah. Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of the Maccabees’ recapture of the land of Judea, which includes modern day Jerusalem. I want to send a special Hanukkah greeting to the Jewish people in Jerusalem, celebrating this special holiday in their eternal and U.S.-recognized Capital. This festival of lights reminds us to fight for what is right, no matter the odds. I'm proud to support the State of Israel, whose people, against all odds, have created a vibrant democracy in a volatile region. TAX REFORM ---> Many things about our current tax code need updating. However, Conference should change at least a few things about the House and Senate's tax bill. First, graduate students should NOT be punished with higher taxes when many are already operating on a tight budget. I support the repeal of the tax on graduate tuition waivers. Second, Congress should repeal the Death Tax for a sounder fiscal policy and better reform to our outdated tax code. That's why I sent letters to Chairman Brady and Speaker Ryan in order to see change in the current tax proposal. You and your family are in our prayers, Rep. Brooks. [IDX] D.C. office enjoyed having an Air Force Legislative Fellow for the past year who graduated from the program tod... [IDX] Gen. Jay Silveria, USAF Academy Superintendent, is leading the Air Force Academy well, and I trust him in his e... [IDX] is great to see months of work on behalf of many people come to fruition with the signing of the NDAA. My collea... [IDX] institutions of all kinds deserve protection from threats and violence. I applaud the passage of this bil... [IDX]<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Doug Lamborn has appointed Dean Miller to serve as his new Communications Director. Miller replaces Jarred Rego who is moving out-of-state. Dean brings extensive communications experience to his position. Most recently, he served as the P... [...] Lamborn Visits Combined Forces Command Headquarters Congressman Lamborn shakes hands with General Leem Ho-Young, Deputy Commander of Combined Forces Command. Lamborn Tours Coast Guard Facilities Congressman Lamborn joins US Coast Guard personnel at Elizabeth City. Promoting Energy at the Department of Interior Congressman Lamborn joins Secretary Zinke at the Department of the Interior \|Yea\|\|H.R. 3284\|\|Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series Act of 2017...\|\|09/14/17\| \|Yea\|\|H.R. 3354\|\|Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencie...\|\|09/14/17\| \|No\|\|H.R. 3354\|\|Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencie...\|\|09/14/17\| \|Yea\|\|H.R. 3697\|\|Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act\|\|09/14/17\| \|Nay\|\|H.R. 3697\|\|Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act\|\|09/14/17\| LATEST NEWSPRESS RELEASES Congressman Lamborn released this statement after President Donald Trump made his announcement pertaining to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. "After eight years of the Obama administration dismantling our immigration laws, I... [...] As the flooding from Hurricane Harvey continues to devastate the Gulf Coast, please join me in keeping the people of Houston and the brave first responders helping them in your thoughts and prayers. While the destruction is devastating, I am confiden... [...] The Hill Op-Ed: North Korea's actions show more resources need to be put into missile defense By Congressman Doug Lamborn North Korea’s saber rattling and over-the-top rhetoric is not new, but Kim Jong-un’s fanatical focus on developing nuclear armed... [...] "The KKK, Neo-Nazis, and White Supremacists and Nationalists are abhorrent. Statements that provide even indirect comfort to these merchants of evil are unacceptable and wrong." - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) [...] The Congressman released this statement after appearing on the Fox Business Channel to discuss recent troubling developments regarding North Korea. "With the recent provocations by North Korea, I believe all options need to be on the table to address... [...] For 70 years, the United States Air Force has been bravely protecting our skies and preserving our freedom. I'm so thankful for the men and women serving in the USAF, but especially those at Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Buckley AFB, the Airmen serving at Fort Carson, and those studying at the United States Air Force Academy. The Air Force is an integral part of our military force and I remain steadfast in my commitment to its success. Happy birthday, USAF! The Founding Fathers envisioned a country where freedom and opportunity would flourish. The Constitution was the gateway to their grand vision. This truly remarkable document enshrines freedom, the rule of law, and a representative form of government into the core of our country. I don't take lightly the oath I took to uphold and defend the document that means so much to our country, our freedom, and our future. Happy Constitution Day! In Congressman Doug Lamborn’s 5th District, more than one in six people of voting age has served on active duty in the Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard -- the highest percentage in the nation. The district includes the U.S. Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB. House proposal makes nation safer: The Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act strengthens law enforcement’s ability to fight transnational criminal gangs, such as MS-13, and counters violence dangerous groups bring to American communities. H.R. 3697 provides law enforcement tools to ensure criminal alien gang members are deported quickly and never re-enter the U.S. The legislation denies criminal alien gang members admission to the U.S. and makes them ineligible for asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, temporary protected status, and, with limited exceptions for law enforcement purposes. 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First ever National Policy for Overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD (ILO News): The Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has drafted a first ever National Policy for Overseas Pakistanis with a focus on maximizing welfare and empowerment of Pakistani diaspora working in different countries across the globe. The draft Policy was presented for a review in a national consultative workshop organized jointly by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and the International Labour Organization (ILO) here in Islamabad. The Consultative Workshop was chaired by Dr Farooq Sattar, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Ã¢â‚¬â€œ who has resigned from his ministry two days back but the resignation is still to be accepted by the Prime Minister. Mr Malik Ammad Khan, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, was the guest of honour. Apart from that, the representatives from all relevant Government Ministries, Academia, Civil Society and UN Agencies participated. The participants of the consultative workshop appreciated the first ever National Policy for Overseas Pakistanis and demanded to include the following areas in the national Policy: a. Pakistan should ratify ILO Conventions (97 and 143) regarding rights of Migrant Workers and UN Convention on protection of migrant workers and the national Policy should be aligned to the provisions of these conventions. b. At present, only 0.12 per cent Pakistani women work abroad Ã¢â‚¬â€œ very low by all standards. There is a need to take proactive steps to increase womenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s participation in overseas employment. c. The Policy should recognize Social Protection as a basic human right of Overseas Pakistanis as per Constitution of Pakistan and make necessary efforts to include OPs in existing Social Protection schemes available for Pakistani workers. Similarly, a scheme should be announced for protection and insurance of Ã¢â‚¬Ëœdeported workersÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ and help them in reintegration. d. The Government of Pakistan should include Ã¢â‚¬ËœOverseas Pakistanis and their rightsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ in all international negotiations with developed countries. e. The Pakistani Embassies in OP-destination countries should actively support Ã¢â‚¬ËœSocial Networks and AssociationsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ of Overseas Pakistanis and use this platform to provide necessary legal aid and other facilities to OPs at their workplaces. f. Special training institutes be established to impart vocational and technical training courses according to the standards of overseas employments Addressing the workshop, the Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr Farooq Sattar said he is proud to present the first ever National Policy for Overseas Pakistanis to the august gathering. He said this policy has firm roots in people of Pakistan and it recognizes a great contribution of Overseas Pakistanis to the national building. He said that through this policy, the role of OPs in development of Pakistan becomes inevitable. He said that policy is offering Ops to become partners in development Ã¢â‚¬â€œ instead of just recipients. He highlighted a number of schemes for OPS in the country including Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Housing Societies for Ops, Pakistan Remittances Initiative (PRI), Foreign Exchange Remittance Card (FERC) and preferential education facilities for siblings of Ops. He said he has put up three Bills in National Assembly for recognizing rights of Overseas Pakistanis Ã¢â‚¬â€œ particularly their right to vote and representation. Earlier the Federal Secretary Overseas Pakistanis, Mr Nadeem Ashraf welcomed participants and mentioned that the number of Overseas Pakistanis (OP) is growing rapidly and the total number of OPs has crossed the 7 million mark. While working abroad, the Overseas Pakistanis not only earn income and send remittances but also learn to apply latest technologies and earn goodwill for the country. In some cases, they transfer these new technologies to Pakistan and benefit their countrymen. In return, it is imperative on the Government of Pakistan to provide maximum possible benefits and support to OPs in their genuine problems. The draft Policy is a major step in increasing welfare and empowerment of OPs Ã¢â‚¬â€œ which speaks about social protection, legal aid, right to vote and representation of OPs in parliament. He thanked ILO for support in organizing the consultation with relevant stakeholders. The Country Director ILO-Islamabad, Mr Francesco dÃ¢â‚¬â„¢Ovidio gave an overview of the situation of Migrant Workers in the world and in the Region. He said that Pakistan is 6th largest labour force in the world with a majority of young population. He also informed that Pakistan is 3rd in Asia having highest number of youth aspiring to work abroad. First two are Cambodia and Bangladesh. This makes it very important for Pakistan to have a solid and clear policy to support overseas employment for Pakistani youth. He also highlighted major decent work deficits for Pakistani Migrant Workers and recommended to adopt a Ã¢â‚¬Ëœright-basedÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ approach in preparing national policies. The Country Representative IOM, Mr Enrico Ponziani welcomed the positive step of the Government of Pakistan in making a national policy for overseas Pakistanis. He said currently 23 per cent of world population is migrant worker. However, most of them lack information and knowledge about safe migration. He recommended that apart from looking at the migrant workers from Ã¢â‚¬ËœremittanceÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ point of view, there is a need to look at their human side as well and help them address their problems. The growing pace of economic globalization has created more migrant workers than ever before. Unemployment and increasing poverty have prompted many workers in developing countries to seek work elsewhere, while developed countries have increased their demand for labour, especially unskilled labour. As a result, millions of workers and their families travel to countries other than their own to find work. There are an estimated 214 million migrants worldwide (UNDESA) comprising 3% of the global population. Over half of migrants are migrant workers. Recent recorded outflows from South Asian countries are around 2 million workers annually. Labour migration appears to be an established structural feature in some Asian economies and foreign labour fill over 90% of private sector jobs in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Labour migration in the region is expected to continue due to demographic evolution, relative labour shortages and economic disparities. While labour migration generates substantial benefits, abuses during recruitment and employment are quite common and have been well documented #### Category - journalism and media communication, public administration. Informative info such as Wikipedia.<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, politics About contest among journalists on issues of ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution and enhancing the constitutional culture of the society 1. General provisions The contest on issues of ensuring the supremacy of the Constitution and improving the constitutional culture of the society is held among professional journalists of republican, regional and foreign media, including the Internet media. 1.1. The topic of the contest is “The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan – a basis for successful modernization of the state and society”. 1.2. The contest is organized by the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 2. The purpose and objectives of the contest 2.1. The contest aims to promote the creative potential of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its role in the formation and strengthening of statehood, modernization of the main spheres of life, the enhancement of the constitutional culture of the society within the framework of the national project ‘Ruhani Zhangyru’. 2.2. Objectives of the contest: Formation of respect for the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its values; Disclosure of the regulatory potential of the Constitution, its fundamental principles and norms; Search for ways and means to ensure the implementation of the Constitution, constitutional novels of 2017 and the establishment of the principles of the Rule of Law in the country; Attracting the attention of the general public to the Basic Law of the country; Encouraging and stimulating the media involved in the coverage of constitutional values; Development of specialization among journalists on constitutional and legal issues. 3. The format and conditions of the contest 3.1. Professional journalists registered in the manner prescribed by the law on media, including Internet media are invited to participate in the contest. 3.2. Works and materials actually published from August 1, 2018 are accepted to the contest. 3.3. Requirements of copyright and intellectual property legislation must be observed during the participation in the contest. 3.4. The media should not specialize in messages and promotional materials. 3.5. No more than 3 works from one author or creative team are accepted to participate in the contest. The submitted works must meet the objectives of the contest. 3.6. Nominations of the contest: Printed press (newspapers, magazines and others); Internet - media (including news agencies). 3.7. Stages of the contest: Materials on all nominations should be submitted to the Contest by August 24, 2019. Applications (works) should be submitted in electronic and paper form to electronic and postal addresses: [email protected], [email protected], tel. +77172747958, +77172747652. Applications (works) will not be returned to authors. 4. Requirements for the content and processing of applications 4.1. The work should disclose the subject of the contest. 4.2. Group works are not accepted to participate in the contest. 4.3. Requirements for registration of applications: 1) Full name of journalist; 2) Place of work, name of the media; 3) Name and copy of the material (or reference to the publication source, output data), region; 4) The number of the contact (cellular) phone, e-mail, postal address. 5. Composition and procedure of work of the contest commission 5.1. The contest commission determines the winners of the contest. The decision of the contest commission is made by the majority of votes. 5.2. When reviewing the work, a member of the contest commission assesses its level, being guided by the following criteria: 1) Disclosure of the subject of the contest; 2) Clear and justified author’s position; 3) Originality and independence of conclusions; 4) Integrity and consistency of presentation; 5) Compliance with the main directions of state legal policy. 6. Summarizing the results of the contest 6.1. The Contest Committee determines the winners of the contest and assigns the first, second and third places in each nomination. The results of the contest are drawn up in a protocol and posted on the Internet resource of the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 6.2. Winners of the contest are awarded with diplomas and valuable gifts, their work can be posted on the Internet resource of the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other media.<\|endoftext\|>Online International Symposium on the topic: «The Internet Era: The Rule of Law, the Values of Person, the State Independence”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence and the Day of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was completed by the end of the day. The results of the Forum were summed up by the Chairman of the Constitutional Council Kairat Mami. Forum participants are unanimous that the Constitution is the basis of Independence and contains the basic elements of statehood. In the context of the digitalization of the economy, governance and other segments of social life, law becomes the object of the influence of modern technologies, which makes it necessary to rethink, to a certain extent, previously established concepts and institutions. In this process, the Basic Law of the State defines the fundamental principles that must be taken into account within the framework of a digital civilization. First and foremost, information technology should serve to enhance the implementation of constitutional human rights. The pandemic period had showed that digital tools had enabled the population to maintain its basic standard of living at a difficult time. In their opinion, the constitutional review bodies play an important role in the implementation, development and protection of constitutional values. The world’s leading legal scholars support the need to further strengthen cooperation in order to find solutions to global challenges. After two years of successful Presidency of the Constitutional Council of Kazakhstan in the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and Equivalent Institutions, this mission for 2021-2023 was transferred to the Constitutional Court of Mongolia. The flag of the organization was solemnly received by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia Luvsan Battulga. The Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia, Chinbat Namjil, said that the Asian Association is dynamically developing and makes a significant contribution to the establishment of the rule of law in the Asian continent. The efforts of the Mongolian side in the next two years will be aimed at strengthening the capacity of the structure. The guests expressed their sincere gratitude to the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the successful holding of the Symposium.	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House Passes Public Safety Legislation Authored By Congressman Krishnamoorthi As Part Of The Moving Forward Act WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) hailed the passage of the Moving Forward Act, a transportation and infrastructure package which he cosponsored and which included two pieces of legislation he authored. The Congressman’s first amendment was based on a bipartisan piece of legislation, the SAFE TO DRIVE Act, which he co-led with Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), to reduce distracted driving. The second amendment, which the Congressman co-authored with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), requires clearer height and weight requirement labels on children’s booster seats to reduce the serious dangers posed by children using the wrong size seat. “As a proud cosponsor of the Moving Forward Act, I am grateful that my amendments were included in this essential legislation to strengthen our infrastructure and our economy,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “My amendment to expand distracted driving grant programs is a crucial step to mitigating the disturbing loss of life we see every day in America when drivers fail to keep their eyes on the road. Appropriately-sized booster seats can help keep children safe, but ill-fitting seats put them at risk. That’s why I was proud to author the legislation included in this bill which requires better labeling of booster seats to allow parents to find the right size and keep their children safe in the event of an accident.” The Congressman’s bipartisan anti-distracted driving amendment, which is based on his bill, the SAFE TO DRIVE Act, would help prevent distracted driving by creating a new grant program for states that bans non-navigational viewing and ensuring that states have robust resources to promote campaigns to reduce distracted driving. The Congressman’s amendment regarding children’s booster seat labels requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to revise the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to require that booster seat child restraint systems contain a clear label on the packaging of the car seat and car seat itself that includes (1) A label stating the following: ‘‘For use of children who are over 40 lbs and four years old or older’’. (2) A label stating the following: ‘‘Strongly recommended children use this seat only when they reach either the height or weight limit for a child harness car seat as indicated by the manufacturer’’. (3) On the harness package, a label stating the following: ‘‘To prevent possible child injury or death it is important to delay the transition from a 5-point harness seat to a booster seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the harness’ weight or height limits as set by the manufacturer’’. The amendment also requires NHTSA to release a report every six months on where they stand regarding the side impact rule. H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, is sweeping transportation and infrastructure legislation which would provide crucial funding to help rebuild America’s roads, bridges, schools, and digital infrastructure while boosting its economy in the process through provisions that include: - Investing nearly $500 billion in construction and rebuilding of highways, bridges, rail transit systems, and airports - Modernizing our energy infrastructure through a $70 billion transformation of our electrical grid to make it more efficient, secure, and compatible with renewable energy sources - Investing $130 billion in school infrastructure to ensure the safety of America’s students - Expanding access to high-speed internet in underserved communities - Upgrading our health care infrastructure through a $30 billion investment in our system’s capacity and the quality of care<\|endoftext\|>House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi’s Auto-Safety Amendment Prohibiting GSA from Selling Recalled Cars WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations funding bill, which included an amendment introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), to prohibit the General Services Administration (GSA) from selling cars at auction that are under a recall notice. As the federal agency in charge of acquisition and disposal of government property the GSA leases vehicles to federal agencies and then, when they are no longer in use, auctions them off to private buyers. But of the 852 cars currently being auctioned off by the GSA, 15% had at least one recall on them. These recalls pertain to mechanical defects like doors that may open while you’re driving, unintended downshift in gears, cruise control unable to turn off, etc. Passage of this amendment was supported by Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), who chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government. “When consumers buy cars from the federal government, they should not have to worry that the vehicles may be defective,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “But by auctioning off recalled cars the GSA is putting American lives in jeopardy. My amendment would require the GSA to ensure the safe operating condition of their vehicles before they sell them to consumers.” “Thank you, Chairman Quigley, for helping two fellow Illinoisans make our streets safer!” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “Our amendment would prohibit the GSA from continuing to fail to ensure all vehicles are in safe operating condition prior to sale. In other words, it stops the sale of used government vehicles with deadly safety defects at auction, putting all road users at risk. This is critical if we are to achieve our mission of getting ALL recalled vehicles off the road. Thank you, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, for your partnership on this.” “While everyone knows that cars and trucks are only recalled when they are dangerous, most people are unaware the federal government has been selling unsafe recalled vehicles to the public for years. By sponsoring legislation to prohibit GSA from continuing to ignore their responsibility to only sell personal property that is in a safe condition, Representatives Krishnamoorthi and Schakowsky have made significant strides for safety on behalf of consumers,” said Jason Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety. “Exploding Takata airbags, malfunctioning fuel pumps, or vehicles prone to a non-collision fire are the types of serious defects which cause recalls. For years we have raised the issue of GSA selling dangerous recalled cars to the public at auction for profit. This provision will hopefully be the beginning of the end for this federal policy under which the government knowingly puts any driver, passenger, or pedestrian who shares the road with these vehicles at risk of injury or death.” Category - journalism and media communication, law<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### Genre: journalism and media communication, transportation engineering. Informative text such as Wikipedia. #### Message)\| \|Land Rover DC100 Land Rover DC100 Sport \|Body and chassis\| \|Body style\|\|2-door Compact Off-road Concept Vehicle\| \|Layout\|\|Front engine, four-wheel drive\| \|Engine\|\|2.0L I-4 Diesel, 2.0 Litre I-4 Petrol\| \|Wheelbase\|\|2,540 mm (100 in)\| \|Length\|\|4,300 mm (169.3 in)\| \|Width\|\|2,057 mm (81.0 in)\| \|Height\|\|1,829 mm (72.0 in)\| The Land Rover DC100 (Defender Concept 100") was an off-road concept vehicle from Land Rover originally intended to demonstrate what the vehicle that will replace the long-running Defender in 2015 will look like. The DC100 was first unveiled to the public in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The design was led by Gerry McGovern, director of design for Land Rover. Land Rover announced two versions at Frankfurt, a three-door estate off road car powered by a diesel engine and a more leisure orientated two-door sport version with no roof powered by a petrol engine. . Land Rover’s brand director, John Edwards, revealed to Autocar that he was "massively encouraged" by the reaction to the DC100, and by the fact that people thought they were looking at a £45,000 vehicle. "It’s £20,000 to £25,000 in reality," he said. The new entry-level model would be part of what Land Rover internally refers to as its leisure-oriented range, the others being utility (Defender) and luxury (Range Rovers, including the Evoque). It is part of a wider scheme to launch no fewer than 40 new cars over the next five years, possibly including a larger version of the highly successful Evoque. - Autocar 13 September 2011 - Car Magazine 13 September 2011 - Auto Express September 2011 - Hollaway/Bremner, Hilton/Richard. "DC100 is new baby Land Rover \| AutoCar". AutoCar. Retrieved 22 July 2012. - Johnson, Drew. "Land Rover Dc100 to make production as entry-level model?". LeftLane News.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: 2-door Compact Off-road Concept Vehicle\| \|Layout\|\|Front engine, four-wheel drive\| \|Engine\|\|2.0L I-4 Diesel, 2.0 Litre I-4 Petrol\| \|Wheelbase\|\|2,540 mm (100 in)\| \|Length\|\|4,300 mm (169.3 in)\| \|Width\|\|2,057 mm (81.0 in)\| \|Height\|\|1,829 mm (72.0 in)\| The Land Rover DC100 (Defender Concept 100") is an off-road concept vehicle from Land Rover originally intended to demonstrate what the vehicle that will replace the long-running Defender in 2015 will look like. The DC100 was first unveiled to the public in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Land Rover announced two versions at Frankfurt, a three-door estate off road car powered by a diesel engine and a more leisure orientated two-door sport version with no roof powered by a petrol engine. . Land Rover’s brand director, John Edwards, revealed to Autocar that he was "massively encouraged" by the reaction to the DC100, and by the fact that people thought they were looking at a £45,000 vehicle. "It’s £20,000 to £25,000 in reality," he said.<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. #### Land of Look Behind This article needs additional citations for verification. \|Land of Look Behind\| \|Directed by\|\|Alan Greenberg\| \|Produced by\|\|Alan Greenberg\| \|Distributed by\|\|Solo Man\| Land of Look Behind is a 1982 documentary film about Jamaica. It was filmed in May and June of 1981 by Alan Greenberg, and was the director's first film. The film's cinematographer was Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein, an associate of Werner Herzog. The musical score is by K. (Kerry) Leimer. The film begins with footage of Jamaica's wild interior region called the Cockpit Country. It also features footage of the funeral of reggae musician Bob Marley. A number of Rastafari are interviewed, and performers Gregory Isaacs and Mutabaruka are also featured. In addition, Father Amde Hamilton of The Watts Prophets performs a spoken word piece during Marley's funeral service. Werner Herzog has said in the film's DVD commentary that "This film achieves things never seen before in the history of cinema." The American director Jim Jarmusch writes in the DVD liner notes that Land of Look Behind is "striking...beautiful...near-perfect." In 2007 the film was released on DVD, with interviews of and commentary by Greenberg and Herzog. - Land of Look Behind on IMDb - Land of Look Behind at AllMovie - Article from The New York Times - Land of Look Behind is available for free download at the Internet Archive \|This article about a documentary film<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Land mine situation in Chechnya Since 1994 there have been widespread use of mines, by both sides. Russia is a party to the 1980 Convention on Conventional Weapons but not the 1996 protocol on mines, booby traps, and other devices. In addition to using hand-emplaced mines, Russian forces have also deployed anti-personnel mines from airplanes, helicopters and rockets, resulting in large tracts of mined land that is unmarked and unfenced. Most of this scatterable mining took place in 1999 and 2000. In addition, only half of the cluster munitions dropped in Chechnya actually detonated. Urban areas (including civil buildings in the capital Grozny), villages, roads, fields, woods, mountain paths, bridges and rivers were mined. Eighty percent of minefields were unmarked. The most heavily mined areas are those in which rebels continue to put up resistance, namely the southern regions, as well as the borders of Chechnya. No humanitarian mine clearance has taken place since the HALO Trust was evicted in December 1999, after the Russian government accused the organization of espionage and arrested some of their staff. In June 2002, Olara Otunnu, the United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, estimated that there were 500,000 land mines placed in the region. In September 2003 the International Campaign to Ban Landmines reported that almost 6,000 people, 938 of which were children, died or were injured by land mines in Chechnya in 2002, more than anywhere else in the world. It is an especially disturbing figure in a region whose population was less than one million people. On April 4, 2006, UNICEF and European Commission said in a joint statement released in Moscow that over 3,030 people have been maimed or killed by land mines in the course of the second Chechen War (April 4 marked the first International Day for Mine Awareness). UNICEF has recorded 2,340 civilian land mine and unexploded ordnance casualties occurring in Chechnya between 1999 and the end of 2003. In March 2007 Chechen government official said that "the overall number of people who suffered from mine explosions in Chechnya was 3,067 including 573 women (100 lethal cases), 2,494 men (604 killed) and 754 children including 131 killed in mine blasts." 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Category - journalism and media communication, politics === EU risks own security with anti-terror code push: EU Minister Turkey has said the European Union risks its own security when it calls for Turkey to make changes to the anti-terror law in exchange for the EU granting Turkish citizens visa-free travel within the scope of a migrant deal. “In such a period of time, to say ‘change your anti-terror law,’ means putting the EU’s safety into jeopardy,” said Ömer Çelik, Turkey’s EU minister and the chief negotiator with the bloc, during a televised interview with private broadcaster Habertürk on Aug. 9. By saying “a period of time,” Çelik was referring to the failed coup attempt on July 15, launched to topple the Turkish government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who accuse U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen and his supporters of orchestrating the failed attempt. In exchange for Turkey helping to curb the migrant flow into the bloc, the EU vowed to grant visa-free travel for Turkish citizens inside the Schengen area, on condition that Turkey met all of the 72 criteria, which also included a change in Turkey’s anti-terror law, which the EU sees as violating human rights in the name of conducting anti-terror operations. “They [the EU] say ‘the anti-terror law.’ There is no such standard in the EU. When a coalition of 50 states cannot fight against Daesh, we do,” said Çelik, using an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which controls swath of land in two country’s neighboring Turkey, namely Syria and Iraq. A U.S.-led coalition of 66 partners, mainly consisting of states, is trying to fight against ISIL. Erdoğan called on the EU on Aug. 8 to keep its side of the deal on visa waivers or otherwise prepare for the collapse of the migrant deal. Monday<\|endoftext\|>Yenikapi Democracy and Martyrs' Rally DEMOCRACY AND MARTYRS’ RALLY 07.08.2016 - AA Democracy and Martyrs’ Rally was held in Yenikapı Square of İstanbul with the participation of almost 5 million citizens. The meeting was broadcasted live on public screens in 80 provinces of President Erdoğan: July 15 showed this country will not fall "July 15 showed our friends that this country is strong enough to foil not only political, economic and diplomatic attacks but also military sabotage. It showed that this country would not fall and would not derail.” President Erdoğan said. Following are highlights from President Erdoğan’s speech: On that night, millions of people risked their lives by taking to the squares. Our veterans and martyrs have written their names in letters of gold to history. This crowd, this unity today as the President, Prime Minister, Chief of General Staff, Chairmen of Republican People’s Party and Nationalist Movement Party as well as citizens with various view from across 81 provinces gathered here, distresses the enemies of our country the same way it did on the morning of July 16. This crowd acts as the proof of the cost those setting an eye on our homeland will have to bear. This crowd is the proof that Turkey will reach its 2023 goals. From now on, we will focus on rising above the level of contemporary civilizations." "The Steps are Clear" Since sovereignty rests with the nation, if the nation makes demands the reintroduction of capital punishment, the Turkish Grand National Assembly will decide on it. If the Parliament makes such a decision, the steps are clear. I declare it advance that I will approve this decision. "No One Will Succeed in Imposing Captivity on This Nation" “We should have no fear, since this great nation would never accept captivity and abasement.” the founding father of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal, said back in 1920 when the majority of the country including İstanbul and İzmir provinces was under invasion. Now, 96 years after Gazi Kemal, I am asking you once again in Yenikapı square. Will you accept captivity and abasement? No one will ever succeed in imposing captivity on this nation. You have actually demonstrated that you will never accept captivity by baring you chest to bullets, lying under tanks and even attempting to stop jets and helicopters that night. "We Should Evaluate the Powers Behind” Our state and nation should analyze the coup attempt of July15 very well. We should evaluate not only those who perpetrated this treachery, but also the powers behind them and the motives that led to this action. We should discuss in detail all cases in our recent history that disturb our conscience and raise question marks, and reveal the deficiencies and mistakes. We should review the trials that paved the way for FETÖ’s effectiveness in Turkish Armed Forces. We know very well the driving force behind the members of the terrorist organizations. When the time comes we will settle the account. July 15 was not just a coup attempt but an attempt by the terrorists dressed in military clothes taking up a notch the result aimed by the armed activities of PKK and DAESH. This attempt is also a terrorist act. July 15 is an invasion attempt by the armed forces who betrayed their country and the nation. We know very well to whom the lands that have belonged to us for more than thousand years would have been served on a silver platter had the coup been successful." "The Boundaries of Our Heart is Wide Enough To Encompass Every Region" The physical boundaries of the Turkish nation are different than that of its boundaries of the heart. Our boundaries of the heart are wide enough to encompass every region and every society that sees us as a brother and a friend. Hopefully the period that follows will be a period of happiness both for our people and for all the oppressed people of the world." "The Future Will Not Be As They Expected" I would like to thank the Turkish people living abroad who had their hearts go out to Turkey on the night of July 15. I know that these citizens had really hard days due to the harassment of the Western media and their negative publications. Take Germany for example. I was to address the rally via video conference but they did not allow it. They allowed, however, PKK militants to broadcast by video conference. Where is the democracy? No matter what happens the future will not be as they expected, it will come back to hit them. The Speeches of The Leaders The highlights from the speeches of t he Prime Minister Yıldırım, Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman and leaders of the opposition parties are as follows: Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman: We are here to show solidarity, that we are united as one nation, state and homeland under one flag, and to declare that we have now buried coups in history. We have gone through a massive calamity. We opposed the maligning forces trying to create trouble among the public and we won. Prime Minister Yıldırım: The nation, who wrote history at Çanakkale and the War of Independence, with the same spirit, wrote history on July 15. The July 15 coup attempt is Turkey’s second War of Independence. Thank God and thanks to our martyrs lying honourably under the ground, today we are living on this land united as one, and with our honour, independence and CHP Party Leader Kılıçdaroğlu: The July 15 coup attempt has opened up a new door of compromise. Post July 15, there is now a new Turkey. If we can carry this power and the culture of reconciliation even further, we will leave a better Turkey for our children. MHP Party Leader Bahçeli: The Turkish nation despite the conspiracies stood tall and taught a lesson to the traitors of the July 15 coup attempt. I am happy as I watch Turkey beaming with pride. I am happy because there is people here, there is faith here and there is will here. The nation who could not be defeated or made to bow down and the invincible national strength are here in this Monday<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, sociology SACRAMENTO -- For Liz Hernández, a Mexican-American television personality and journalist, recognized with the Latino Spirit Award for Achievement in Media & Entertainment on May 7 at the state Capitol is not only humbling but bittersweet. SACRAMENTO -- Para Lupita Lomelí, quien ha sido la conductora por más de 25 años del programa ‘Arriba Valle Central’ en KFTV Univisión 21 Fresno, el recibir el reconocimiento del Premio Espíritu Latino por Logro en Periodismo y Medios de Comunicación el 7 de mayo en el Capitolio estatal, es la oportunidad de seguir siendo la voz de la comunidad latina en el Valle. If someone had told comedic actor Richard "Cheech" Marin 40 years ago that he would be in Sacramento Monday to receive an award from politicians at the state Capitol for being a "positive role model," Marin likely would have said: "You're stoned, man." But Marin is here, the headliner in a group of recipients of the Latino Spirit Awards, given by the California Latino Legislative Caucus on the floor of the state Assembly. On the morning of February 27, 1948, a plane traveling from Oakland to the Mexican border crashed in Los Gatos Canyon, California, about an hour southwest from Fresno. All 32 people on board died that day. Twenty-eight of them were Mexican farmworkers who were in the United States because of the Bracero Program.<\|endoftext\|>SACRAMENTO -- Every year, a new group of Latino lawmakers win their respective legislative seats, come to Sacramento and take the oath of office, bringing with them a set of ideals, different life experiences, educational attainments, political career trajectories and personal stories. SACRAMENTO -- California Latinos have largely been isolated from the slings and arrows fired nationally during a tumoultus Republican presidential primary led by the inflammatory talk of billionaire Donald Trump. The 15th annual Latino Spirit Awards held May 2 at the state Capitol, proved that point. SACRAMENTO -- When it comes to describing the important role Latinos have played and continue to play in California, Pepe Aguilar sums it up best. “We have been a very important part of the United States and certainly, of California for many generations and for many more generations to come. What is important is that there are people that are inspiring newer generations in a variety of different fields,” said Aguilar during a telephone interview. SACRAMENTO -- Bárbara Torres received the Achievement Public Service award from the California Latino Legislative Caucus on May 2 during the 15th annual Latino Spirit Awards at the State Capitol in Sacramento.<\|endoftext\|>Latino Caucus sends letter to Obama urging President to consider Tino Cuéllar as nominee to fill U.S. Supreme Court vacancy SACRAMENTO – The California Latino Legislative Caucus today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to consider California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino “Tino” Cuéllar as a candidate to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. “Mexican-Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation,” said Luis A. Alejo, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. “Tino Cuéllar grew up in Mexico and crossed the border every day as a boy to attend school in Texas. He received the ‘Exceptionally Well Qualified’ ranking from California Bar Association, the highest ranking possible. His qualifications and accomplishments are unequaled for a jurist of his young age. Appointing him to fill the vacancy created by the unfortunate death of Justice Scalia would make the nation’s highest court more representative of the American people.” “He is a graduate of Harvard University, Yale Law School, and received a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University,” the Latino Caucus letter to President Obama says. “Cuéllar served as Special Assistant to the President for Justice and Regulatory Policy on the White House Domestic Policy Council during your first term as president. He also served on the Administrative Conference of the United States and as a professor at Stanford Law School before Governor Jerry Brown appointed him to the Supreme Court of California.” If appointed and confirmed, Cuéllar would become the first Mexican-American justice to ever serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He would become the second Latino justice on the Court, joining Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is of Puerto Rican descent. Contact: Andrew Bird<\|endoftext\|>Thanks Gov. Jerry Brown for $177 million in budget to expedite cleanup of homes near toxic Exide plant in Vernon SACRAMENTO — The today thanked Gov. Jerry Brown for proposing a $176.6 million spending plan to fund expedited and expanded testing and cleanup of residential properties, schools, daycare centers and parks around the former Exide Technologies facility in Vernon. The $176.6 plan will ensure all residential properties, schools, daycare centers and parks within the 1.7 mile radius of the Exide Technologies facility are tested and contaminated soil removed where lead levels are the highest and potential exposure the greatest. “The majority of the families who live in these tainted homes, attend these polluted schools and play in these contaminated parks are poor and Latino,” said Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo (D-Salinas), who chairs the Latino Caucus. “On behalf of the , I want to thank Governor Jerry Brown for understanding the peril these families live with every day and for taking significant actions to address what has been an egregious environmental injustice.” "I plan to work with the Governor, the Assembly Budget Committee and Assembly Leadership to ensure the resources get to the communities so that the cleanup begins right away," added Alejo, who also chairs the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials (ESTM) Committee. Alejo called a hearing of the ESTM Committee on the Exide cleanup last month at the Capitol and is planning a follow up hearing for July in Los Angeles. “Today is a good day for our community and the message is clear, we matter and the Latino Caucus will always fight for us,” said Assemblymember Christina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), a member of the Latino Caucus whose district includes many of the polluted properties. “Thanks to the Governor, Latino Caucus members and Chair, Assemblymember Luis Alejo, Speaker-elect Anthony Rendon and President pro Tempore Kevin de León for their proven leadership. This is a team effort and is a huge step in the right direction.” The Exide facility in Vernon recycled lead from used automotive batteries and other sources. The facility could process about 25,000 automotive and industrial batteries a day, providing a source of lead for new batteries. Over the course of decades of operation, the facility polluted the soil beneath it with high levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and other toxic metals. It also has contaminated groundwater, released battery acid onto roads and contaminated homes and yards in surrounding communities with lead emissions. In March, 2015, Exide was forced to close the facility for good and, under a state agreement with DTSC, set aside $7.7 million to test homes and other structures around the facility for pollution resulting from the facility. DTSC estimates homes between 1.3 and 1.7 miles away from the facility may potentially be affected by Exide’s lead contamination – that equates to somewhere between 5,000 - 10,000 residential properties. Cleaning each home costs about $45,000, according to DTSC. If the cleanup grows to thousands of properties, it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Removing lead-contaminated soil from thousands of homes surrounding Exide could result in the most extensive cleanup of its kind in California and among the largest ever conducted in the nation. 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[ journalism and media communication, politics ] === Provincial Government Facilitated Pay-out of the DOLE-TUPAD The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental facilitated the pay-out of the Department of Labor and Employment – Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers Program (DOLE-TUPAD) last November 3, 2021 at the Villa Caridad Covered Court, La Carlota City. Governor Bong Lacson led the distribution of cash assistance to 300 beneficiaries from La Carlota City and Cauayan in a ceremonial release of remittance codes to the beneficiaries. Gov. Lacson hoped that the cash assistance would ease the burden of the beneficiaries during this pandemic and would somehow have a positive impact to the economy of the city. The funds for this pay-out came from Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. Also present during the pay-out were Mayor Rex R. Jalando-on, Vice Mayor Junjun Baga and Sangguniang Panglunsod members, Punong Barangays led by ABC President Annabelle Bermudo, and the staff of the Provincial Public Employment Services Office headed by Sharon Juance, PhD. Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>La Carlota, through the Sangguniang Kabataan, joined the nationwide celebration of Araw ng Kabataan last August 31 at the City Gymnasium. The event is aligned with the celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan and International Youth Day which are celebrated every year in August. This year’s theme is “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for all Ages.” In her speech, SK Federation President Josela Therese Jomento acknowledged the Mangkasanon youth. “The youth of La Carlota City has been very helpful to the people around them and I have witnessed yet again how the Sangguniang Kabataan and other youth volunteers find ways to help the people who were greatly affected by the pandemic,” she said. Ms. Marlene Gargantiel, Acting City Administrator, also extended her utmost support and commended the attendees. “Naga-encourage kami sa inyo to be active members sa aton nga society kay nagapati gid ko nga kamo ang future leaders naton. Your presence here this morning is a sign of your commitment,” she added. Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>CITY SUPPORTS FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING Employees of LGU-La Carlota City wore blue t-shirts and tops today as an expression of hope that the social clamour against human trafficking and call for public sympathy for the victims may be felt and heard by the worldwide community. The United Nations (UN) defines human trafficking as the “recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.” The UN declared July 20 as World Day Against Human Trafficking or the Blue Hearts Day. In its website, the UN explained that the Blue Heart “represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, while reminding us of the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings.” Last July 21, Mayor Rex directed all LGU employees to wear blue on July 29 as a show of support to the Blue Hearts Day. Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>LGU-La Carlota Conducts Ceremonial Turn Over The City Government of La Carlota held a ceremonial turn over of administration this morning, June 30, 2022 at the Social Hall, 3/F Main City Hall. The activity aims to ensure a transparent and efficient transfer of all LGU assets, records, documents, among others, from the previous to the new and re-elected officials for term 2022-2025. City Budget Officer and Acting City Administrator Marlene Gargantiel commenced the activity, followed by the briefing on the Government Assessment Report (GAR) by DILG LGOO Judy Bacule. Aiming for a seamless continuance of ongoing programs for the La Carloteňos, 13 departments and offices of the LGU represented by their respective heads turned over their documents to Mayor Rex R. Jalando-on on behalf of the new set of officials. “The show must go on. We must continue to serve our masters-the public who is paying our salaries. We will continue despite the difficulties and prepare for the challenges that we are about to face next year. I hope that we shall maintain our good working relationship for the next three years,” Mayor Rex said in his speech, addressing the fellow elected officials and government employees. The importance of solidarity in local governance was also emphasized by neophyte SP member January Alvaňez-Abad in her speech, “As we begin our term for the next three years, I would like to express our solidarity and say, in behalf of my fellow elected officials, in which you have placed your trust and confidence to lead our city, that we accept the responsibility fully and shall endeavor to fulfill our duties to you and to the people of La Carlota responsibly, admirably and with honor.” Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>JALANDO-ON, BAGA WIN LOCAL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS; CITY COUNCIL SLATE, A MIXTURE OF NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES Incumbent La Carlota City Mayor Rex “Doc” R. Jalando-on remained as the chief executive of the city, along with also incumbent Vice Mayor David “Jun-Jun” Baga, after winning in the May 9, 2022 local election. Jalando-on garnered 20, 733 votes compared to rivals Demi Honrado’s 14, 194 votes and Francis Balzomo’s 660 votes. The vice mayoralty race was won by Baga with a landslide victory of 25, 995 votes over Sharon Tolentino’s 3,597 votes. Meanwhile, La Carlota City’s council slate was led by the incumbent and the youngest City Councilor Baste Benedicto with 22, 531 votes. Other slots are bagged by familiar faces and re-elected City Councilors Fini Jalandoni (wife of late Mayor Jacky Jalandoni), Julius Martin Asistio and Akoy Sia and former city officials Jimmy Mariňo and Jun-Jun Badillo. Among the new faces in the Sangguniang Panlungsod are Kap Putot Aries, Jojo Jalandoni, Stephen Simbit and JanJan Alvaňez Abad. With the given trust and opportunity to serve for another three years, Mayor Rex R. Jalando-on, with the help of the Sangguniang Panlungsod members, aims to continue his sincere and honest service in improving the quality of life of the Mangkasanons and in leading La Carlota City towards a more sustainable and progressive future. Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>City Distributes Gensets to Barangays The City Government of La Carlota turned over a total of 20 sets of generators to the 14 barangays and six government offices last March 1 at the General Services Office, this city. Eighteen sets of 5,000-watt generators made in Korea were distributed to the barangay, CSWDO, City Veterinarian Office, CDRRMO and PNP/LCCCPS. Two sets of 15,000-watt generators made in Japan were given to the General Services Office and the City Engineers Office. The distribution of generator to the barangays and other government offices was prompted by the massive blackout experienced by the city after Typhoon Odette last December 2021. Most charging stations were established mainly at the city proper so the operations of the barangays were hampered while their residents have to come to the poblacion to recharge their gadgets. To avoid this scenario from happening again, Mayor Rex R. Jalando-on suggested purchasing generator for each barangay and other selected offices for continued power supply in times of emergencies. In attendance during the event were Doc Rex, Vice Mayor Junjun Baga, SP members Jegie Aguirre, Lidoy Miravalles, Baste Benedicto, Akoy Sia, Kapid Badillo and Fini Jalandoni, and the Punong Barangays. Leave your Comments/Suggestions here:<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Genre: journalism and media communication, news. Informative text such as Wikipedia. Remove this template message) \|Occupation\|\|CNN TV Anchor (2013-2016)\| \|CNN International's World Sport Anchor (2013-2016) \| CNN's Early Start Anchor (2014) Golf Channel's Golf Central Anchor (2012-2013) Golf Channel's Grey Goose 19th Hole Host (2012-2013) Sportsnet's Sportsnet World Connected Anchor (2011-2012) Fox Soccer's Fox Soccer Report Anchor (2009-2010) Lara Baldesarra (born April 2, 1985) is a television broadcaster who anchored World Sport and NewsCenter on CNN International and Early Start on CNN. Baldesarra also appeared across CNN International, CNN and HLN as an analyst and contributor. Baldesarra is an honors graduate of the University of Toronto, earning a Specialist Degree in Urban and Economic Geography. Baldesarra is also an alumna of the University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico and the Institut de Touraine in Tours, France. She continued her studies with post-graduate studies of Broadcast Journalism. Baldesarra was the host on an AM sports radio show in Toronto, before accepting an offer from the Fox Soccer Report to become a new anchor in the mix on the weekday, hour-long program. In 2011, Baldesarra joined Sportsnet, where she anchored her own morning sports show "Sportsnet World Connected". While at Sportsnet, Baldesarra also hosted and reported on various sporting events. Baldesarra joined the Golf Channel in 2012. She was the host of the "Grey Goose 19th Hole", anchored "Golf Central", the network’s signature news show, and covered daytime breaking news and press conferences. On November 13, 2013, CNN announced that Baldesarra joined the network’s sports unit in Atlanta. From December 2013, she anchored World Sport. Baldesarra also contributed to all shows across the network, and anchored CNN's Early Start and NewsCenter. She appeared on various Turner properties such as HLN and PGA.com. She left CNN in 2016. - Frank Juzenas (2010). "Resident kicks up a storm". bramptonguardian.com. - cnn.com (2013). "Lara Baldesarra Joins CNN". cnn.com.<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. #### La Quinta del Buitre This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2013) La Quinta del Buitre is the moniker given by Spanish sport journalist Julio César Iglesias to the five homegrown Real Madrid players who were at the core of the team that dominated Spanish football in the 1980s. The name ("Vulture's Cohort") was derived from Emilio Butragueño's nickname El Buitre, the most charismatic and prominent player of the group. The other four members were Sanchís, Rafael Martín Vázquez, Míchel and Miguel Pardeza. All five players were graduates of Real Madrid's youth academy, La Fábrica. The name originated from an El País article written by journalist Julio César Iglesias entitled "Amancio y la quinta del Buitre". Originally, the article's title was intended to be simply "La Quinta del Buitre", however Iglesias remembers that he decided to add Amancio's name after being advised by the paper's editors that writing a 90-line article about a group of kids, "mocosos", would be excessive. However, that group of young players brought new stamina to the team and they were representatives of the new dynamic that the entire Spanish society was experiencing in those late 1970s and early 1980s. By the time the article was published, all five players were part of Real Madrid's reserves team, Castilla, and the article had a major impact in order to attract the attention towards these young players. At the end of the season, Castilla finished as champions of the 1983–84 Segunda División, but by then only Míchel was still not incorporated into Real Madrid first team, with the other four having been transferred immediately after the article was published. Sanchís and Martín Vázquez were the first to play for Real Madrid's first team, making their debut away at Murcia on 4 December 1983. Coach Alfredo Di Stéfano brought the youngsters in from the start. Both played surprisingly well and Sanchís even scored the winning goal. A few months later, on 5 February 1984, Emilio Butragueño made his debut in an away game at Cádiz. El Buitre was an instant sensation and scored twice. Pardeza was added to the first team that same season and Míchel followed at the start of the next. With La Quinta del Buitre at its core (reduced to four members when Pardeza left the club for Zaragoza in 1986) Real Madrid had one of the best teams in Spain and Europe during the second half of the 1980s, winning amongst others two UEFA Cups and five Spanish championships in a row. Their record was only blemished by their failure to win the European Cup. All the five players were part of Spain's squad during 1990 FIFA World Cup. In the last minutes of the game against Belgium, la "Quinta" was reunited on the pitch after the entry of Miguel Pardeza for Julio Salinas. It was the only time during World Cup Finals. Martín Vázquez went to play for Torino in 1990. He made a return to Real Madrid in 1992, leaving the club again for good in 1995 (to Deportivo de La Coruña). Butragueño left the club in 1995 and Míchel in 1996. Both went to play for Club Celaya in Mexico. Sanchís was the only member of La Quinta to never play for a club other than Real Madrid. By winning the Champions League twice (in 1998 and 2000), he also managed to accomplish what La Quinta had failed to achieve in its glory days. He retired in 2001 as the last active member of the famous cohort. In 1998, Sanchis was even awarded the Champions League Trophy first, because he was by then the captain of Real Madrid and had played the whole final against Juventus. With the years, "Quinta Del Buitre" has earned a more generic meaning, being also associated with a brand of football played by Real Madrid in the late 1980s and early 1990s, under the stewardship of coaches Luis Molowny, Leo Beenhakker and John Toshack. During those years, the Madrid club became synonymous with a high-tempo and very skilled, aggressive, style of play. The heated atmosphere then prevailing at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium sometimes pushed the players to go beyond the limits of acceptable behaviour. Real Madrid was during this period a reckless attacking machine, playing without a holding midfielder very often. Comparisons to Galácticos La Quinta del Buitre has been contrasted with the Galácticos era of the early-to-mid 2000s. This latter period saw Real Madrid adopt a fluid and attacking approach to its football under coach Vicente del Bosque. Unlike the Quinta del Buitre years, which favoured homegrown talent, Del Bosque's side was based mainly on expensive foreign imports such as Luís Figo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo. In the meantime, the profile of the supporters attending games at the Santiago Bernabéu had also changed, an embourgeoisement process meant that the support was no longer as vocal and passionate as in the 1980s. A notorious banner deployed in the stands during that period read "Less dollars, more cojones", indicating some kind of nostalgia for the fighting spirit and aggressiveness displayed by the Quinta del Buitre. However, most supporters were happy to sit and watch as their heroes dismantled many visiting sides in impressive fashion, for example Manchester United in April 2003. The Galácticos were less dominant domestically than their predecessors, winning only two Ligas titles, in 2000–01 and 2002–03. Nevertheless, unlike the Quinta del Buitre, they managed to extend their dominance to Europe, winning three Champions League trophies between 1997 and 2002. It is worth noting that two of these continental titles were won prior to the marquee arrival of Figo, and are therefore not a part of the per se Galácticos period. In a country where football has the dimension of a national passion, the Quinta del Buitre was the engine behind the transformation of Spanish football into a more technically developed attacking style of play and, along with Cruyff's Dream Team, the two dominated a decade of Spanish football.	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Wikipedia page: #### Genre: journalism and media communication, sociology. Informative content such as Wikipedia. Korrespondent (Russian: Корреспондент; Ukrainian: Кореспондент; literally: Correspondent) is a weekly printed magazine published in Ukraine in the Russian and Ukrainian languages. It is part of United Media Holding group, created by Boris Lozhkin and owned by Serhiy Kurchenko. \|Circulation\|\|50,000 per week\| \|Language\|\|Russian, Ukrainian (online version)\| History and profileEdit Korrespondent was established in 2002. The Korrespondent.net is its sister project - an influential Ukrainian and Russian-language online newspaper launched in 2000 and publishing part of the magazine's content online for free. Korrespondent is a member of Ukrainian Association of Press Publishers (UAPP). Korrespondent was the first Ukrainian media to compose and publish various rankings of the society. Most popular among them are the annually updated "TOP 100 Most influential Ukrainians", "Rating of the richest people in Ukraine", Personality of the Year and "10 best cities for living In Ukraine". Since 2003 Korrespondent ranks the 100 most influential individuals who significantly influenced economic, business, political or societal development in Ukraine during the year. The list is published in the late August issue of the magazine. The people that have been ranked number one on Korrespondent's are: \|Year\|\|Ranked number 1\|\|Age[a]\|\|Notes\| \|2003\|\|Leonid Kuchma\|\|65\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (1992–1993), President of Ukraine (1994–2005).\| \|2004\|\|Leonid Kuchma\|\|66\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (1992–1993), President of Ukraine (1994–2005).\| \|2005\|\|Viktor Yushchenko\|\|51\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (1999–2001), President of Ukraine (2005–2010).\| \|2006\|\|Rinat Akhmetov\|\|40\|\|Ukrainian businessman and president of SCM Holdings.\| \|2007\|\|Viktor Yanukovych\|\|57\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (2002–2005 and 2006–2007), the leader of the Party of Regions, President of Ukraine (since 2010).\| \|2008\|\|Yulia Tymoshenko\|\|48\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (2005 and 2007–2010); the leader of the All-Ukrainian Union "Fatherland" party and the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc.\| \|2009\|\|Yulia Tymoshenko\|\|49\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (2005 and 2007–2010); the leader of the All-Ukrainian Union "Fatherland" party and the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc.\| \|2010\|\|Viktor Yanukovych\|\|60\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (2002–2005 and 2006–2007), the leader of the Party of Regions, President of Ukraine (since 2010).\| \|2011\|\|Viktor Yanukovych\|\|61\|\|Prime minister of Ukraine (2002–2005 and 2006–2007), the leader of the Party of Regions, President of Ukraine (since 2010).\| Rating of the richest people in UkraineEdit a. ^ The age indicates how old the person was at the time of being nominated and not the person's current age. - About KP Media Archived 2010-09-11 at the Wayback Machine, KP Media - "Kyiv's court rules to seize fugitive oligarch Kurchenko's UMH assets", UNIAN (28 December 2017) - Information about Korrespondent at KP Media - Diana Dutsyk (2010). "Media Ownership Structure in Ukraine: Political Aspect" (PDF). Institut für Rundfunkökonomie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014. - "Korrespondent Weekly (online)" (in Russian).<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### Channels\|\|Digital: 27 (UHF)\| Virtual: 28 (PSIP) \|Affiliations\|\|28.1: Univision (1987–present)\| (Entravision Holdings, LLC) \|First air date\|\|April 1977\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|ORO = Spanish for gold\| 28 (UHF, 1977–2009) UniMás (via KCRP-CD, until 2019) \|Transmitter power\|\|1000 kW\| \|Height\|\|287.3 m (943 ft)\| KORO, virtual channel 28 (UHF digital channel 27), is a Univision-affiliated television station licensed to Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Owned by Entravision Communications, it is a sister station to low-power, Class A UniMás affiliate KCRP-CD (channel 41). The two stations share studios on North Mesquite Street in Downtown Corpus Christi; KORO's transmitter is located between Petronila and Robstown. This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (November 2017) KORO was founded in 1977 as a locally owned, mostly independent station airing programming from the Spanish International Network, a forerunner of Univision. The original owners included lawyers, doctors, and other professionals. The nearly 1,000-foot-tall (300 m) tower was shared by KORO and radio station KBCB (now KRYS-FM). KORO's call letters are pronounced in station IDs as "Kah-ORO". The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|28.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KORO-DT\|\|Main KORO programming / Univision\| KORO shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 28, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 27. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 28. - En Punto de las Cinco - Noticias Univision 28 (Mondays thru Fridays 5:00–5:30 p.m.) - Sólo a las Diez - Noticias Univision 28 (Mondays thru Fridays 10:00–10:30 p.m.) - The Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook says April 15, while the Television and Cable Factbook says April 13. - RabbitEars TV Query for KORO - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-24. - Official website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KORO - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KORO-TV \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### Channels\|\|Digital: 27 (UHF) Virtual: 28 (PSIP) \|Owner\|\|Entravision Communications Corporation (Entravision Holdings, LLC) \|First air date\|\|April 1977\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|ORO = Spanish for gold\| 28 (UHF, 1977–2009) \|Former affiliations\|\|SIN (1977–1987)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|1000 kW\| KORO is a Spanish-language television station in Corpus Christi, Texas, broadcasting locally on digital channel 27 (virtual channel 28) as an affiliate of Univision. The station is owned by Entravision. KORO was founded in 1977 as a locally owned, mostly independent station airing programs of the Spanish International Network, a forerunner of Univision. The original owners included lawyers, doctors, and other professionals. The nearly 1,000-foot-tall (300 m) tower was shared by KORO and radio station KBCB (now KRYS-FM). KORO's call letters are pronounced in station IDs as "K-ORO". The station's digital channel is multiplexed: \|28.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KORO-DT\|\|Main KORO programming / Univision\| KORO shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 28, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 27. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 28. - En Punto de las 5 PM - Noticias Univision 28 (Mondays thru Fridays 5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.) - Sólo a las 10 PM - Noticias Univision 28 (Monday thru Fridays 10:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.) - Gerardo Moreno: Noticias 28 Univision En Punto de las 5 PM & Sólo a las 10 PM - Rita Verreos: Noticias 28 Univision En Punto de las 5 PM & Sólo a las 10 PM Co-Anchor - Reporter (2015-) - Ivon Espitia: Noticias 28 Univision En Punto de las 5 PM & Sólo a las 10 PM [2015-] - Zully Salgado: Noticias 28 Anchor 5 pm & 10 pm [2015-] - Fernando Pizarro: Noticias Univision National Correspondent (based in Washington, D.C.) - Pedro Lejia: Deportes 28 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. Sports anchor. [2009-] Weather • Maria Perez: Noticias 28 5 p.m. & 10 p.m. meteorologist [2015-] - The Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook says April 15, while the Television and Cable Factbook says April 13. - RabbitEars TV Query for KORO - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-24. - Official website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KORO - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KORO-TV \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Lance Armstrong disputes French doping results Saturday, August 27, 2005 Accused of EPO doping by the French cycling daily L'Équipe in a four page story on Aug. 23, cyclist Lance Armstrong appeared on CNN's Larry King Live TV show Aug. 25, saying he did not trust the French testers or the French testing system, and that his urine was manipulated to falsely accuse him of doping. Dr. Christiane Ayotte, director of a Montreal doping detection laboratory said that ethically critical and important scientific questions were raised by the EPO doping allegation against seven-time Tour de France winner Armstrong. USA Cycling official Gerard Bisceglia said these L'Équipe charges were unfair and lacked credibility. Bisceglia is chief executive of USA Cycling, principal authority over Armstrong for cycling sports in the United States. L'Équipe released Paris lab data allegedly finding banned EPO in five year old samples of Armstrong's urine, originally taken after he won the 1999 Tour de France. No official source would confirm medical identification of Armstrong as provider of the anonymously tested urine, and to do so would be a violation of World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) regulations. Armstrong suggested motivation for such manipulation is a French national hatred of all non-French sport winners, and specifically because a French rider has not won the Tour de France for a quarter century. As evidence of malice toward him, Armstrong cited a French newspaper poll in which he was named the third most hated sportsman in France. Dr. Ayotte is Doping Control director at Canada's Institut National de la Recherché Scientifique in Montreal, which is a WADA certified lab nearest to WADA's Montreal headquarters. Ayotte is also a world class scientific authority and instructor on sports doping detection. Dr. Ayotte's expert opinion has significant influence on the outcome of WADA regulatory decisions. L'Équipe reported that the EPO detection method used was experimental, which raises a scientific question. All experimentally based forensic evidence is subject to the close scrutiny of scientific opinions before it can be used in a disciplinary or legal proceeding. Ayotte expressed surprise that chemical testing of 1999 urine could have been done in 2004 at the French national anti-doping laboratory at Châtenay-Malabry. She said that she routinely instructs all doping laboratory organizations, that previously detectable EPO protein deteriorates and disappears after two or three months, even if the urine is frozen. Ayotte thinks that a new statistical mathematics model was used to reanalyze numerical data resulting from earlier chemical testing. "My interpretation is that retesting itself must have been conducted in 2000 or in 2001, but the results were reviewed using the new mathematical model that is now being developed in Paris." Ayotte does not question whether the new type of analysis is correct; rather she questions the ethics of long-delayed test results. The first ethical problem is that this adverse finding cannot be confirmed with second samples. There are normally available two urine samples, "A" and "B". The Châtenay-Malabry EPO findings were based on Armstrong's "B" samples. Armstrong's "A" samples were depleted in 1999 for tests that did not include EPO, because no EPO test was available that year. Without addressing the ethics problem, Dick Pound, the head of WADA, said. "You can count on the fingers of one hand the times a "B" sample has not confirmed the result of the "A" sample". Both France and USA officials observed that L'Équipe's unofficial adverse finding was not consistent with WADA regulations. French Sports Minister Jean-François Lamour said that without the "A" samples, no disciplinary action could be taken against Armstrong. USA official Bisceglia confirmed that WADA regulations require a confirming "A" test to prove guilt. The second ethical problem, according to Ayotte, is that an athlete charged with doping long after the athletic event, has no way to submit to additional testing to disprove an adverse finding. This same ethical problem was also stated by USA official Bisceglia. The third ethical problem for Ayotte is that L'Équipe disclosed Armstrong's medical identity. "It seems to me," Ayotte continued, "that this whole thing is breach of the WADA code. We are supposed to work confidentially until such time that we can confirm a result. By no means does this mean that we sweep a result under the carpet, but it has to meet a certain set of requirements." In a further ethical complication, the medical identification of Armstrong is completely unofficial and is made only by L'Équipe. Ayotte characterized the disclosure as "leaked". Châtenay-Malabry's lab refused to confirm L'Équipe's claim that the urine samples belonged to Armstrong. Nor is it likely that Châtenay-Malabry will ever identify Armstrong, because WADA regulations require that all single "B" samples used for experimental testing must remain permanently anonymous. Ayotte said, "I'm worried, because I have a great deal of respect for my colleagues in Paris. I am concerned that they did not cover their backs before being dragged into a very public issue of this kind." Lance Armstrong has responded on his LanceArmstrong.com website, branding L'Équipe's reporting as being "nothing short of tabloid journalism." Armstrong says: "I will simply restate what I have said many times: I have never taken performance enhancing drugs." Further confusing public understanding of the EPO doping claim is Armstrong's statement in his autobiography, It's Not About the Bike: he said he received EPO during his cancer chemotherapy treatment. "It was the only thing that kept me alive," he wrote. Armstrong last received chemotherapy EPO in late 1996. Apparently speaking from his knowledge of conventional EPO testing, Armstrong agrees that traces of 1996 synthetic EPO should not have been present in his 1999 urine. There are now tests to distinguish natural from synthetic EPO. But it remains an unresearched scientific question whether the sensitivity of the experimental new method could detect use of synthetic EPO from three years previously. By scientific analogy, the polymerase chain reaction process can detect as little as a single molecule of DNA. Jean-Marie Leblanc, the director of the Tour de France, said that Armstrong owes cycling fans an explanation. Armstrong subsequently provided an explanation claiming urine test manipulation. Leblanc also said; "For the first time—and these are no longer rumors, or insinuations, these are proven scientific facts—someone has shown me that in 1999, Armstrong had a banned substance called EPO in his body." "When people start using comments like, 'irrefutable scientific evidence,' that's a pretty strong statement to make," said Bisceglia, "when the person you're making it about has never been given the opportunity to refute the statement. You're making claims about something that took place in 1999. Based on what I've read, it's pretty clear that any opportunity to have a black-and-white resolution to this case has been destroyed." Bisceglia said that USA Cycling, the governing body in the United States, lacks the officially required evidence, and therefore will not investigate the L'Équipe report. - "ARMSTRONG DANS LA TOURMENTE" — , August 23, 2005 - Lance Armstrong. "Lance Armstrong website" — , - Charles Pelkey. "Top lab official wonders if delayed testing is possible: We are not that lucky here, says Canada's Christiane Ayotte" — , August 23, 2005 - "Lance Armstrong denies EPO doping claim" — , August 23, 2005 - The Associated Press. "Leblanc: Armstrong owes fans an explanation" — , August 24, 2005 - CNN Larry King Live. "Lance Armstrong interview about L'Equipe doping claims" — , August 25, 2005 - John Elgion. 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Genre: journalism and media communication, public administration #### SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, during a Chicago-based field hearing of the House Oversight Committee regarding recent failures of the United States Postal Service, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi highlighted the need to support the United States Postal Service and solve their problems of understaffing, delayed mail, and poor leadership. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after spending the afternoon with President Biden on his visit to the Congressman’s district to promote his Administration’s work to end the pandemic and create good-paying jobs: WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the implementation of Postmaster General DeJoy’s unprecedented changes to USPS services: WASHINGTON – In today’s hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi exposed the hypocrisy around the constitutionally-protected right to choose among anti-choice activists through his questioning of Dr. Ingrid Skop. In previous proceedings before the Texas State Legislature, Dr. WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act (SEMA) with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-05), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07), Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Tim Ryan (OH-13), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Suzan DelBene (WA-12) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-3). WASHINGTON – In today’s hearing of the Special Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Raja Krishnamoort WASHINGTON – Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below today in response to President Biden’s vaccine summit, which included the announcement of American commitments to purchase 500 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine while providing $370 million in aid to help with vaccine delivery worldwide. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi participated in a hearing of the Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis on pandemic relief programs created by the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and the American Rescue Plan Act. One of these pandemic relief initiatives was the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC). WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Co-Chairman of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus, spoke in favor of his amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, introduced with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), which would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to receive unused COVID-19 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after the Senate Parliamentarian opined that a proposed pathway to permanent residence for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, farmworkers, and other essential workers would not comply with Senate rules regarding budget reconciliation: SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Wednesday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi held a unity breakfast in Schaumburg to bring together religious and civic leaders to strengthen bonds and dialogue in the wake of the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and<\|endoftext\|>Raja Krishnamoorthi today wrote to White House Counsel Donald F. McGahn, calling on him to publicly disclose all pardons issued by President Trump. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Washington Post’s report that President Trump a WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jamie Raskin today sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein urging them to bring the President’s nominee for FBI Director, Christopher Wray, back before their committee to ask him to maintain the Bureau’s independence from the White House. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Oversight Committee today successfully introduced an amendment ordering a review of White House security clearance procedures by requiring the National Background Investigations Bureau to report to Congress on the process for conducting and adjudicating security clearance requests for the Executive Office of the President. Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Oversight Committee released the following statement in response to reports that Donald Trump Jr., Paul Manafort, and Jared Kushner’s meeting with a Russian lawyer also included a former Soviet counterintelligence officer: Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Oversight Committee called upon acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe to inform Congress of the counterintelligence and national security vulnerabilities created by White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner’s reported failure to disclose more than 100 foreign contacts on his security clearance application. Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to the revelation that Donald J. Trump Jr, Jared Kushner, and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort met with Mr. Trump’s friend Rob Goldstone and Natalia Veselnitskaya, a Kremlin-linked lawyer, under the auspices of Ms. SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Krishnamoorthi hosted a roundtable discussion on Thursday with Hispanic and Latino community leaders at his district office in Schaumburg, IL. The discussion focused primarily on the work in which attendees were engaged, issues they faced, and where they believe policy improvements might be implemented with the Congressman’s help. Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s report on the Senate health care bill:<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted for the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which he also cosponsored, and urged his Senate colleagues to take up and pass the legislation as well: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Intelligence and Oversight Committees called for a full investigation into the President’s firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, purportedly at Secretary Pompeo’s urging, as Mr. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed House passage of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solution (HEROES) Act, which would provide critical funding and resources to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. WASHINGTON, DC – In response to their letter to congressional leaders earlier today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged his Republican colleagues to work with Governor Pritzker and support the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solution (HEROES) Act stimulus package: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi responded to the insider trading investigations into multiple senators, including outgoing Senate Intelligence Chairman Burr, by calling for Congress to pass the Ban Conflicted Trading Act, his legislation which would bar members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced legislation to allow state service commissions to redeploy AmeriCorps resources and personnel to the communities most in need of assistance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi led 90 of his colleagues in Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to House leadership calling for the inclusion of enhanced mental health resources for healthcare workers in the next coronavirus aid package. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to an alarming new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities detailing the impact of COVID-19 on state and local budgets: WASHINGTON, DC – Following an FDA decision permitting labs and commercial manufacturers to develop and distribute blood-based serology tests for coronavirus without requiring FDA review, Congressman Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), as Chairman of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Wednesday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi held a unity breakfast in Schaumburg to bring together religious and civic leaders to strengthen bonds and dialogue in the wake of the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and<\|endoftext\|>Genre: journalism and media communication, library We are the Digital Lab. The Digital Lab’s mission is to solve intractable problems of strategic significance using design thinking and modern technology and to promote best practices across the U.S. Department of State as the center of excellence for design thinking and innovation. A few of our recent projects: Creating rich, interactive, informative, and inspiring stories Situation: While GPA (and the Department writ large) communicate extensively with foreign and domestic audiences, LAB felt it had identified a gap in the sort of content created. Specifically, LAB believed that there may be an unmet appetite for long-form, media-rich pieces that tell the story of US foreign policy. Task: The Digital Lab was tasked with communicating our policy priorities to audiences in ways that engage, resonate, and inspire, by applying the time-tested tenets of storytelling to today’s interactive technology. Action: The digital storytelling pilot was a small-scale test to determine whether GPA could create unique media-rich content about US foreign policy. The LAB hoped to demonstrate that by filling this niche, digital stories could drive high user engagement and present an effective means of commuting with and persuading external audiences. Result: In late April, the Digital Lab launched the Digital Storytelling Platform. Streamlining communications with the press Situation: The State Department Press Office receives approximately 100 press inquiries per day in a general inbox listed on state.gov. A team of 7-8 Press Officers must assign, respond and track each inquiry in a timely manner and in coordination with the larger team via email. Most of the process takes place behind the scenes, living in Press Officers’ inboxes. Journalists often leave out critical data needed for Press Officers to gain context and prioritize requests, and Press Officers must create responses from disparate sources. Final responses are not tracked in a single place. Task: The Digital Lab was tasked with analyzing the inquiry workflow to provide options and recommendations for enhancing the current process of press inquiries. The primary goal was to ensure the recommended process enhances the overall usability for the Press team. Action: LAB worked with Press Officers, journalists, and subject matter experts to examine the workflow, roles, and unique dynamics of the day-to-day press inquiries process and researched potential solutions, including existing FedRAMP approved tools and systems such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zendesk. Result: The team recommended Salesforce as the best solution for managing press inquiries. LAB successfully oversaw the onboarding process of the Press Office to the Department’s Salesforce instance. Now press inquiries are managed in an industry standard platform, allowing press officers to respond to members of the press in a timely and organized manner. The Instagram Bio tool alternative Situation: Driving user traffic from social media to key web content is a cornerstone of any organization’s content strategy. But when it comes to capturing web traffic via Instagram, State Department Missions are at a serious disadvantage. Third-party Instagram bio link solutions are not FedRAMP approved for use on government platforms and pose potential security risks. As a result, Mission social media campaigns face an uphill battle in directing audiences to web resources off Instagram. Task: Help Mission social media practitioners drive more traffic to key content via Instagram. Action: Designed as an alternative to costly and unapproved third-party platforms, the easy-to-use Social Links tool was created with Mission personnel in mind and developed in collaboration with staff in the field. Social Links is installed on Mission Website Platforms and comes with security standards and branding options already in place. Result: Missions around the world are already discovering the benefits of the Social Links plug-in and witnessing an incredible boost in landing page performance. After the first month of the pilot, click-through rates have reached up to 71%. Missions who switched from the third-party vendors are not going back, and consider the Social Links plugin a more favorable option, with the extended functionality and convenience of being built on the same platform as their Mission website. “We have a solution finally!” raved one ecstatic Social Links user. Digital Briefing Book Bringing press briefings into the 21st century Situation: For decades, State Department spokespersons kept hundreds of pages of press guidance notes in a large binder to use at daily press briefings. Whenever a member of the press asked a question, the spokesperson would flip through the pages to find the official guidance. And, wherever the spokesperson went, so did the binder. Task: The Spokesperson engaged the LAB to digitize the briefing book. Action: The LAB kicked off a research and design effort that led to the creation of a digital briefing book that could be used on an iPad. The team designed an updated workflow for the Press Office, which is responsible for updating the briefing book each day. Result: The Spokesperson immediately dropped the binder in favor of the iPad solution. Today, the Spokesperson continues to rely on the digital briefing book, which also allows for highlighting and taking notes on the fly. The Spokesperson can quickly search and re-sync the files when needed, and there is no longer a need to carry a big, heavy binder around! Talking Points App Delivering guidance on the go Situation: Ambassadors and press liaisons working at U.S. embassies were not able to access the latest Department talking points on high priority topics while on the go. They’re often out of office to meet with local representatives so it was difficult for them to keep updated on daily events. Task: The Digital Lab was challenged to create a solution that would deliver approved talking points to the hands of U.S. ambassadors and press attaches at 307 embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions in 190 countries around the world. Action: The LAB quickly identified a third-party, no-code solution to create a prototype, which was tested with ~20 target users, including several U.S. ambassadors. The team improved the mobile app based on feedback received from initial tests, and successfully handed off the MVP to the Press Office for continued development. Result: Today, embassies around the world no longer have to wait until 5PM Washington, D.C. time to receive approved press guidance. By having access to the cleared talking points in real time, embassies are able to carry out their public affairs duties with the confidence that they are working from the most up-to-date information, thereby reducing the risks associated with acting on outdated guidance.<\|endoftext\|>Digital Storytelling is an initiative to create and distribute rich, interactive, informative, and inspiring stories told from new and unique human perspectives about the impact of U.S. foreign policy for foreign and domestic audiences. Our goal is to communicate our policy priorities to audiences in ways that engage, resonate, and inspire, by applying the time-tested tenets of storytelling to today’s interactive technology. In late April, the Digital Lab launched the first of four stories as part of the Digital Storytelling Pilot. How Well Do you Know the United Nations? Released during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, this story reprises the quiz component to engage visitors in learning about the UN. The story included a custom “share my score” button to reduce the friction for users who want to brag about how well the did on the quiz. August 24 is Ukraine’s national day, a holiday celebrating its declaration of independence from the U.S.S.R. in 1991. This year, that historic date also marks six months since the start of Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion. This story uses stark images and monochromatic overlays to emphasize Russian brutality in the war. 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(LASTMA) has impounded 19 vehicles for parking illegally and causing traffic gridlock at Apongbon on Lagos Island. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, said the exercise was in line with its ongoing clampdown on the activities of motorists who cause traffic gridlock around Apongbon inwards and outwards of Lagos Island. He informed that the Authority is determined to ensure the free flow of traffic in the area, adding that a recent study conducted by the State government revealed that perennial traffic gridlock being experienced by motorists is caused by recalcitrant drivers, who do not want to comply with the State Traffic Laws and Regulations. Oreagba averred that the enforcement exercise, which is expected to cover major identified black spots across the Lagos metropolis, is being coordinated by the Core Operations Commands (COC) from LASTMA Headquarters at Oshodi. “I must implore law-abiding citizens of Lagos State, especially motorists, to adhere strictly to the traffic law of the State in order not to run afoul of the law which has consequences. We must all have a positive attitude towards obeying the law of the State, which was made to ensure orderliness and fast-paced socio-economic improvement of individuals, corporate entities and generality of the people”, he said. While assuring members of the public of the Authority’s commitment to ensuring the free flow of traffic on all our roads, Oreagba urged drivers and general road users to be compliant with traffic laws towards ensuring that the ‘Smart City’ vision of the present administration is achievable in Lagos. However, the General Manager called on LASTMA officials to be more dedicated and committed to ensuring effective traffic monitoring and management across the State. Speaking in the same vein, Mr. Peter Gbejemede, the Director of Operations and Team leader of the exercise, confirmed that immediately after the enforcement operations around Apongbon, CMS and Iyana-Oworo, traffic flow improved for motorists. He maintained that drivers/owners of the 19 impounded vehicles would be arraigned at Lagos Mobile Court to serve as a deterrent to others.<\|endoftext\|>(LASTMA) has denied any involvement in a bus burning incident in the Obanikoro area on Ikorodu Road as contained in a viral online video that falsely alleged complicity of its officials. A statement signed by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba sympathised with the vehicle owner but categorically denied the complicity of any of its officers in the incident, stressing that LASTMA patrol officers within the vicinity tried to assist in putting out the fire but were attacked by a mob. He pointed out that the viral video lacked any evidence of LASTMA officers’ complicity or involvement, adding that those interviewed were neither eyewitnesses nor people directly involved in the incident but residents that did not witness the cause of the incident. While decrying the unwarranted attacks on its officers across the State, Oreagba disclosed that the State Government will henceforth arrest and prosecute anyone attacking its officials while performing their statutory duties as enshrined in the law of the State or as directed. The General Manager also advised reporters/bloggers to always conduct proper investigations and present facts rather than sentiments in their reportage to foster a peaceful and orderly society.<\|endoftext\|>All is now set for the maiden edition of an engagement between Lagos Traffic Radio and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) to explore avenues of providing traffic information, especially on road transportation amongst others, for improved service delivery and better public information. A statement jointly signed by the General Managers, Lagos Traffic Radio and LASTMA, Messrs. Tayo Akanle and Bolaji Oreagba, said that the forum will further seek to create synergy between the two partner agencies in the advancement of traffic management, coordination, and reportage. The release further revealed that the conversation will centre around improving service delivery geared towards achieving the Greater Lagos vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, just as it will also speak directly to the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda. It said that part of the objectives of such an epoch-making event is to ultimately add value to motoring and commuting in Lagos as it is important to enhance productivity through reduced travel time on the roads. The forum, which has the theme ‘Repositioning of Traffic Information Agencies for Better Performance’, will have in attendance Lagos Traffic Radio On-Air Personalities (OAP), LASTMA Zonal Controllers and field officers amongst others and is slated for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Radio Lagos/Eko FM Hall, LTV Complex, Ikeja from 10:00 am. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, will deliver the keynote address and declare the event open, while the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Fredric Oladeinde and Special Adviser on Transportation, Mr. Toyin Fayinka, are expected to give goodwill messages at the programme.<\|endoftext\|>The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, today presented five vehicles to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for enhanced operations of the Agency. The Head of Service, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mr. Samson Ajibade, noted that the presentation of vehicles, as approved by Mr. Governor, was to boost the traffic management activities and service delivery by LASTMA officers across the State. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Muri-Okunola said, “Today’s presentation will not only assist the Authority but strengthen the team in achieving the Greater Lagos dream, just as the operatives ensure smoother traffic monitoring and free flow of traffic on our roads”. The five zones that benefited from the presentation are: Ibeju-Lekki, Zone 2 Ogudu/Toll Gate, Zone 8 Ikorodu, Zone 25 Iyana-Oworo and the headquarters. In his response, the General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, thanked the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Head of Service for the gesture and gave assurance that the vehicles would be judiciously used towards achieving the mandate of the Authority.<\|endoftext\|>The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Wednesday arraigned 13 workers of ‘Seven-Up Bottling Company’ for assault on Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, in a release by the Agency, stated that the enforcement team of the Agency arrested the 13 workers after they assaulted LASTMA Officers and injured three of them while trying to tow a truck (MUS 75 XX) belonging to the company parked illegally on the road and causing traffic gridlock at the former Lagos toll gate on the Expressway. In his words, “The prosecution of these 13 arrested workers became imperative in order to serve as deterrent to others who might want to attack law enforcement officers in the course of performing their official duties and enforcing the Executive Order recently signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.” “It is disheartening that Officers employed to safeguard members of the public are always being attacked by same people whose interest were being protected”, he lamented. One of the injured officers, Mr. Kazim Abayomi, who was transferred to LASUTH for treatment said drivers and workers of the company often engaged LASTMA officers physically with different weapons while trying to enforce traffic laws on their trucks illegally parked along the roadside. He added that two other officers Anozie Peter and Demeji Tonade were also injured during the incident. Abayomi disclosed further that the culprits were arraigned and charged for ‘Assault’ and ‘Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace’ under ‘Part III, Item 26’ of the Lagos State Traffic Sector Law at the Mobile Court, while the Presiding Magistrate, Olajuwon Amos adjourned the commencement of trial to 8th of August, 2019 after they had all pleaded ‘Not Guilty’. [ journalism and media communication, public administration ]<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, politics. This info may include instructional information. #### Hudson, NH – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured Colt Refining and Recycling’s electronics facility and met with leadership to hear more about the facility’s work. They also discussed Colt’s concerns about counterfeit microchip production in China due to unregulated export of electronic waste. Keene, NH – Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) held a federal funding workshop at the Hannah Grimes Center to introduce Keene area organizations, communities and businesses to federal, state and local funding opportunities to support economic development throughout the region. Joining the discussion were the Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) issued the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019, was signed into law today by President Trump. Concord, NH –Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) held a roundtable discussion at the Audubon McLane Center to hear from local and regional experts about the causes of the widespread decline in North American bird populations and the impact this is having in New Hampshire. (Washington, DC) – Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,216,972.31 in federal funding in support of Granite State firefighters around the state. Plymouth, NH – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Speare Memorial Hospital to tour the facility and hear from hospital leadership and community partners about the hospital’s work and strengthening rural healthcare. (Concord, NH) – The New Hampshire congressional delegation honored members of New Hampshire’s law enforcement community this evening for their exemplary service at the annual New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord. Combating Youth Substance Use Pembroke, NH – This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Associated Grocers – New England (AGNE) in Pembroke, which serves independent grocery and convenience stores in the Northeast. Kuster toured the facility and met with leadership and employees to hear more about AGNE’s work. In The News NASHUA – “We have the jobs and we’re looking for people with the skills to fill those jobs,” is how U.S. Rep. Second District Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster is promoting the latest version of what she calls her Jobs and Opportunity Agenda. Kuster talked up ways to develop the state's workforce during a visit to Nashua Community College. Hanover — During a joint town hall on Thursday night at the Richmond Middle School, U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., assailed Republican attempts to roll back the Affordable Care Act, impose new voting restriction and impede efforts to fight climate change. New Hampshire would be eligible for up to $5 million over two years to help expand access to treatment for opioid and heroin abusers under President Barack Obama’s proposed $1.1 billion request to Congress. WASHINGTON — Hoping to dramatize the issue of campus sexual assault, 18 members of the House took turns on Wednesday night reading portions of the 7,200-word letter a woman known as Emily Doe wrote to the former Stanford University student who raped her. WASHINGTON — How do Democrats get a Republican-controlled Congress to spend more money on fighting the national opioid epidemic? Compare the heroin scourge to a terrorist threat, suggested Senator Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat. Two local agencies have partnered on a new way to fight homelessness among area veterans. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has OK’d a new initiative developed through a collaboration between Keene Housing and Southwestern Community Services. HOLDERNESS — At the invitation of Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster, Dr. Susan Messinger of Holderness recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where on May 18, she appeared before Congress to address a topic that is close to her heart and hopefully make a difference for others. Marie Kirk’s father was an artist. He sketched, he painted and he sculpted. And in 1944, Kirk said, her father used these abilities – creativity and sheer artistic talent – to help save thousands of lives.<\|endoftext\|>Co-sponsored the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to establish a plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce pollution. You can watch Rep. Kuster speak about the importance of protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions HERE voted in favor of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen and close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act of 1963. joined with her colleagues Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05), Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) to introduce bipartisan legislation, the Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act. You can watch Rep. Kuster speak about the importance of improving our healthcare system on the House Floor HERE Legislation includes Kuster provision to protect people with pre-existing conditions voted to override President Trump’s veto of a bipartisan resolution terminating his emergency declaration. The resolution failed to achieve the two-thirds majority required to override the veto. (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Brayton Energy in Hampton $1 million and Creare LLC in Hanover $2,999,901, totaling nearly $4 million in federal funds for energy efficiency projects. Today, , the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force, and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) introduced the Analyzing and Leveraging Existing Rx Transactions (ALERT) Act of 2019. In The News Manchester resident Linda Grant had been mostly quiet during a roundtable discussion Monday about the challenges women face during and after military service. But before U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster left the event, Grant approached the congresswoman. NASHUA – Using a delayed Nashua infrastructure project as a backdrop, U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster called upon her colleagues on Capitol Hill to support a long-term extension to a transportation bill. PETERBOROUGH — The looming deadline to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which expires at the end of June, is already affecting New Hampshire businesses, business leaders told U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and Export-Import Bank chief of staff Scott Schloegel on Thursday. West Lebanon — U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., said she will work for a legislative solution to the problem of expiring federal rental subsidies. Kuster’s action could help residents of the Pine Tree Lane Apartments and other similar apartment complexes where subsidies are set to run out. GORHAM – The Family Resource Center in Gorham has been awarded a $9,000 federal Rural Development grant. During a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (O&I) hearing, U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, D-NH, heard testimony from VA whistleblowers and strongly urged VA officials to crack down on retaliation against employees who come forward to report mismanagement at the VA, according to a press statement. NASHUA – U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster appeared Thursday at Nashua Community College to host a forum to discuss the role of women in the technology sector, a growing field in southern New Hampshire. When I was elected to office, one of the bedrock promises I made was to our seniors – our parents, grandparents and great grandparents. For nearly three years, John Ekenbarger was held captive as a prisoner of war in North Korea. On Friday, he was honored for his service with his family by his side. Ekenbarger was 19 when he was captured and sent to a prison camp, where he would spend two years, nine months and 14 days.	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### Wikipedia: #### First air date\|\|June 1, 1983 (as KYRE on 97.7 MHz) 1995 (as KSYC-FM on 103.9 MHz, moved over from KSYC 1490) \|Former callsigns\|\|KYRE (1983-1995)\| \|Former frequencies\|\|97.7 MHz (1983-1995)\| \|Owner\|\|Buffalo Broadcasting, LLC\| The station was founded in the 1970s by Dalmatian Enterprises, Inc., which also owned KSYC-AM 1490, the original country music station in Siskiyou County. The new station was given the call letters KYRE and licensed to operate at frequency 97.7 FM. It signed on the air on June 1, 1983 and played the pop/rock format with George Calvin Booth as the station's program director and main on-air talent. In the latter years of KYRE, it was promoted as "Hot Hits Y98". The station was purchased in 1995 by Siskiyou Radio Partners, Inc., and the call letters were changed to KSYC-FM as a way of moving the country music format over to the FM band and make way for the fast-growing news/talk format on the AM station. The frequency was also moved from FM 97.7 to FM 103.9 that same year. The station's program director became Kevin Sponsler, who was PD of the AM station before the switch. KSYC-FM quickly replaced rival KWHO-FM as the county's only country music station when that station was sold to Huth Broadcasting in 1997 and KWHO's music format changed from country to hot adult contemporary. KSYC-FM was sold to Four Rivers Broadcasting in 2000, as was KSYC, KMJC, and KMJC-FM and later KWHO (from Huth Broadcasting) in 2001. It was then sold to Jamison-Wolf Broadcasting in 2008 along with sister station KNTK (now KSIZ). The station's general manager is Lee Jamison and program director is once again Kevin Sponsler, who served that position previously from 1995 to 2003. Local news is featured hourly in the mornings with news director longtime news veteran Corky Small anchoring. The station was nearly sold to Jefferson Public Radio in the fall of 2010 in hopes of improving its signal in the Yreka area. When rumors of the pending purchase were confirmed, the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted against the sale and JPR withdrew its offer. The station was then acquired on March 1, 2011, by local and longtime residents of Siskiyou County, Mark and Cindy Baird, to continue that long-standing tradition of excellence in broadcasting. The company is known as Buffalo Broadcasting, LLC. KSYC has been the flagship station for Yreka High School football and basketball since the very beginning. They featured 30-plus-year veteran announcer Mark McAllister on the play-by-play and the late Al Reichenbach on the color commentary during the early 2000s. McAllister has since retired and Reichenbach has since died. - Kevin Sponslor (6 a.m.-12 noon) - Susanna Fox (12 noon-6 p.m.) - Lia Knight (national syndication) (9 p.m.-6 a.m.) - George Calvin Booth (afternoon talent, 1995-2000) (formerly of KYRE-FM 97.7 "Hot Hits Y98") - Joe Kesterson (deejay from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 2008-2017) (died of esophageal cancer on September 28, 2017) - Mark McAllister (voice of Yreka High School football and basketball) - Al Reichenbach (color analyst for Yreka High School football and basketball) KSYC-FM also broadcasts on the following translators: \|City of license\|\|ERP \|K255AK\|\|98.9\|\|Happy Camp, California\|\|47\|\|D\|\|FCC\| - UPDATE Jefferson Public Radio withdraws offer to purchase KSYC-FM, Mike Slizewski, Siskiyou Daily News, December 17, 2010 - KSYC's official website - KSYC-FM's official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KSYC - Radio-Locator information on KSYC - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KSYC - Query the FCC's FM station database for K221BK - Radio-Locator information on K221BK - Query the FCC's FM station database for K255AK - Radio-Locator information on K255AK<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Multilingual, Religious broadcasting\| 10,000 watts (day)\| 1,000 watts (night) \|Former callsigns\|\|KSXX (1997-2003)\| Multicultural Broadcasting \| (Way Broadcasting Licensee, LLC) KFSG (1690 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a Brokered programming format featuring Spanish Religious and Multilingual shows. KFSG is licensed to Roseville, California and serves the Sacramento metropolitan area. The station is owned by Way Broadcasting Licensee, LLC., part of New York City-based Multicultural Broadcasting. KFSG's religious programming is supplied by block-programmers, who purchase airtime on the station and its sister, co-located KLIB (1110 AM). Programs in Spanish, Russian and Hmong are augmented with periods of instrumental music (during unsold time periods). Vietnamese-language programming from the San Jose–based Tiếng Nước Tôi Radio Network airs weekdays from noon to 2 PM. The station was assigned the call letters KSXX on November 17, 1997. On March 13, 2003, the station changed its call sign to the current KFSG. KFSG's signal can be picked up in parts of the western United States at night, beyond the Sacramento area. 1690 is a relatively clear frequency, with the closest station competing being KDMT in Arvada, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Until the 1990s, the Federal Communications Commission did not assign AM stations dial positions above 1600 kHz, so there is only one other station in the West to interfere with KFSG's signal. - "KFSG Facility Record". - "6. Radio TNT Sacramento/Stockton/the Central Valley /and the Bay Area-San Jose, San Francisco , Oakland at AM 1690, broadcasts from 12PM-2PM, M-F" (in Vietnamese). TNT Radio Network. November 11, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2015. - "KFSG Call Sign History". - Salt Lake City DX Log - Query the FCC's AM station database for KFSG - Radio-Locator Information on KFSG - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KFSG \|This<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. \|Digital: 12 (VHF) Virtual: 13 (PSIP) \|First air date\|\|February 21, 2001\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|K Casper, WYoming K Central WYoming \|Former channel number(s)\|\|13 (VHF analog, 2001–2009)\| \|Former affiliations\|\|Pax TV (2001–2003)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|3.2 kW\| KCWY-DT, channel 13 (RF channel 12), is the NBC affiliate television station for most of Wyoming. Licensed to Casper, the station also airs its programming on four low-powered satellites: KSWY-LP channel 29 in Sheridan (Currently Off the air), and K28HL-D channel 28 in Riverton. KCWY's programming is also simulcast in HD 720p on the second digital subchannels of KSGW-TV channel 12 in Sheridan. Additional NBC stream originates from KCWY for KNEP with news out of Scottsbluff NE on the second digital subchannels of KGWN-TV channel 5 in Cheyenne, K19FX-D channel 19 in Laramie and KCHY-LP channel 13 in Cheyenne, KWYM-LP channel 14 in Laramie. All stations, except K28HL-D, are owned by Gray Television. \|13.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KCWYNBC\|\|Main KCWY-DT programming / NBC\| KCWY signed on the air in February 2001 as an affiliate of the Pax TV network. On September 1, 2003, KCWY became the new NBC affiliate in the Casper market after NBC severed its affiliation with longtime affiliate KTWO-TV. KCWY launched its first newscast ("News 13 First at Five") on September 22, 2003. In 2008, 2011 and 2012, the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters named KCWY its Television Station of the Year. In June 2013, Intermountain West Communications Company filed to sell KCWY to Frontier Radio Management, through subsidiary Yellowstone Holdings; the deal would make it a sister station with KGWN-TV, which SagamoreHill Broadcasting was also selling to Yellowstone through a separate deal. On November 4, 2013, Gray Television announced a deal to acquire Yellowstone Holdings for $23 million. As a result of the acquisition, KCHY-LP was consolidated with KGWN-TV, which Yellowstone (and in turn, Gray) was acquiring through a separate deal with SagamoreHill Broadcasting. The sale was completed on December 31. Gray launched CW Plus on a subchannel of KCWY on January 26, 2015. - WAB Awards - "Application For Consent To Assignment Of Broadcast Station Construction Permit Or License". CDBS Public Access. June 17, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013. TVNewsCheck. Retrieved 4 November 2013. - Consummation Notice, CDBS Public Access, , Retrieved 2 January 2014 - Official website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KCWY - Query the FCC's TV station database for KSWY-LP - Query the FCC's TV station database for KCHY-LP - Query the FCC's TV station database for KWYM-LP - Query the FCC's TV station database for K28HL - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KCWY-DT #### [ journalism and media communication, history ]<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Domain: journalism and media communication, politics #### Kom Chad Luek (Thai: คมชัดลึก, RTGS: Khom Chat Luek, pronounced [kʰōm t͡ɕʰát lɯ́k]; lit.: 'sharp, clear, deep') is a mass-circulation Thai-language daily newspaper launched in 2001, published in Bangkok, Thailand, by the Nation Multimedia Group. Its circulation is 900,000.The company printed the daily paper until it announced cessation on 8 April 2020, citing inability to compete in the changed media landscape and economic environment. Kom Chad Luek became the target of mass protests after it printed an article on 24 March 2006 that omitted part of a quote by anti-government protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul, with the misquote suggesting Sondhi wanted King Bhumibol Adulyadej to abdicate, which was viewed as an insult to the king, or lèse majesté, which is a crime in Thailand. The paper published a front-page apology on 30 March, begging forgiveness from the king. Protests in front of the newspaper's offices continued, however. The paper's editor, Korkhet Chantalertlak, resigned in a show of responsibility, the chief news editor was reassigned, and the paper said it would suspend publication for a total of five days, from 31 March to 2 April and on 8-9 April.<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### Owner\|\|Ingstad Family Media (James River Broadcasting) \|Sister stations\|\|KGFX, KGFX-FM, KJBI, KMLO, KOLY-FM, KPLO-FM\| KOLY (1300 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Mobridge, South Dakota. The station is owned by James River Broadcasting. It airs a full-service soft adult contemporary music format with extensive news, agricultural reports, sports, and Paul Harvey talk programming. All three Mobridge James River Broadcasting stations share studios at 118 3rd St. East, in Mobridge. The KOLY AM and FM transmitters and the 581 foot tower are east of town, on Highway 12. In 2006, sports director Pat Morrison celebrated 50 years on the air at KOLY-AM/FM as the voice of Mobridge High School. - Bahr, Jeff (2006-03-05). "Sportscaster has heart of Tiger: Energetic Pat Morrison has been voice of Mobridge High School for years". Aberdeen American News. - "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron. - KOLY official website - Query the FCC's AM station database for KOLY - Radio-Locator Information on KOLY - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KOLY \|This article about<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### Digital: 10 (VHF) Virtual: 10 (PSIP) (Mission Broadcasting, Inc.) \|First air date\|\|March 14, 1953\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Pronounced "color" as in color television\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KTTS-TV (1953–1970)\| \|Former channel number(s)\|\|10 (VHF analog, 1953–2009) 52 (UHF digital, –2009) \|Former affiliations\|\|DuMont (1953–1955) \|Transmitter power\|\|26 kW\| \|Height\|\|631 m (2,070 ft)\| KOLR, virtual and VHF digital channel 10, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Springfield, Missouri, United States. The station is owned by Mission Broadcasting; Nexstar Media Group, which owns MyNetworkTV affiliate KOZL-TV (channel 27), operates KOLR under a shared services agreement. The two stations share studio facilities located on East Division Street in Springfield; KOLR maintains transmitter facilities located on Switchgrass Road north of Fordland. On cable, the station is available on Mediacom channel 9 in standard definition and digital channel 709 in high definition. \|10.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KOLR-DT\|\|Main KOLR programming / CBS\| \|This section needs expansion with: further information on the history of KOLR. You can help by adding to it. (October 2011)\| The station first signed on the air on March 14, 1953 as KTTS-TV; it was founded by the Independent Broadcasting Company, owners of KTTS radio (1400 AM, now KSGF on AM 1260, and 94.7 FM). Channel 10 originally operated from studio facilities located downtown, on the southwest corner of Walnut and Jefferson Streets in the Springfield Chamber of Commerce building. The station has been a CBS affiliate since its sign-on; however, it also carried a secondary affiliation with ABC, which was shared with primary NBC affiliate KYTV (channel 3) until KMTC (channel 27, now KOZL-TV) signed on in 1968. The station changed its call letters to KOLR-TV in 1970 (the "-TV" suffix was dropped from the calls in 1985). At 2,000 feet (610 m) high, the station's transmission tower is the second tallest in the United States, only 19.2 meters lower than the highest. The radio stations were sold to Wichita, Kansas-based Great Empire Broadcasting in 1972. In 1998, Independent Broadcasting was sold to another entity,[who?] which entered into a shared services agreement with Woods Communications, owner of Fox affiliate KDEB. This combined entity was later purchased by Quorum Broadcasting. On December 31, 2003, Quorum merged with the Irving, Texas-based Nexstar Broadcasting Group; as the Springfield market did not have enough television stations to permit a legal duopoly, KOLR was sold to Brecksville, Ohio-based Mission Broadcasting. This arrangement also placed KDEB-TV in the unusual position of being the senior partner as a Fox-affiliated station in a virtual duopoly with a CBS affiliate (most virtual or legal duopolies involving a Fox affiliate and a Big Three-affiliated station result in the Fox affiliate serving as the junior partner); from September 2011 (when channel 27 lost its Fox affiliation) to September 2014 (when it joined MyNetworkTV) it was the only duopoly (virtual or legal) in existence involving a "Big Three" station in which an independent station serves as the senior partner. On January 19, 2007, the station signed on its digital signal at full-power and began broadcasting network programming in high definition. KOLR has been digital-only since April 16, 2009. The station's analog transmitter operated at an effective radiated power of 316 kilowatts, the highest allowed for a VHF Band III transmitter. Some viewers had trouble picking up KOLR's signal after its switch to digital-only broadcasts, a situation which continues to this day, even after engineers installed FM traps in-between the antenna and AMP. On June 15, 2016, Nexstar announced that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Katz Broadcasting for the Escape, Laff, Grit, and Bounce TV networks (the last one of which is owned by Bounce Media LLC, whose COO Jonathan Katz is president/CEO of Katz Broadcasting), bringing the four networks to 81 stations owned and/or operated by Nexstar, including KOLR and KOZL-TV. KOLR broadcasts the entire CBS network schedule; however, it splits Face the Nation into two half-hour blocks: the first half-hour airs in pattern on Sunday mornings, while the second half-hour is tape delayed to air on early Monday mornings before Up to the Minute. It is also one of the few CBS affiliates in the Central Time Zone that airs the soap opera The Young and the Restless at 11:30 a.m.; most prefer to air it at 11:00 a.m. as a lead-in to their midday newscasts (although KOLR schedules its midday newscasts before Y&R at 11:00 a.m.). Syndicated programs broadcast by KOLR include The Insider, Judge Judy, Inside Edition, and Entertainment Tonight. All of the programs mentioned are distributed by CBS' corporate cousin. \|This section needs expansion with: further information on the history of KOLR's news operation. You can help by adding to it. (October 2011)\| KOLR presently broadcasts 21 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with 4½ hours on weekdays and a half-hour each on Saturdays and Sundays); unlike most CBS affiliates, KOLR does not broadcast early evening newscasts on weekends. During weather segments, the station uses live NOAA National Weather Service radar data from several regional sites, which is branded on-air as "Live Digital Doppler". KOLR also operates a news bureau in downtown Branson on West Main Street, which opened in June 2013. KOLR had the longest-running evening anchor team in the Ozarks.[who?][when?] In March 2010, KOLR became the second television station in the Springfield market and the first Nexstar-owned duopoly (legal or virtual) to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in widescreen standard definition. In May 2011, channel 10 became the third station in the market to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition; in both instances, the KSFX newscasts were included in the upgrade. Notable former on-air staff - Channel Lineup: Battlefield, Greene County & Springfield, MO Retrieved 2012-03-24. Broadcasting & Cable. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, law #### December 1, 2022 Media Relations Division Sheriff’s Deputy Charged With 2020 On-Duty Assault in Compton Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Hiraudi Lopez-Romero has been charged with unlawfully using a Taser stun gun on someone who had been detained for shoplifting in Compton two years ago. “Those who are sworn to protect our communities are required to make ethical decisions within the confines of the law,” District Attorney Gascón said. “But when they resort to using unreasonable and excessive force to exact revenge rather than in self-defense, their actions break the law that they are supposed to uphold. My office will hold them accountable for their actions.” Lopez-Romero (dob 12/4/92) was charged in case BA510923 with one felony count of assault under color of authority. She is scheduled to be arraigned January 31 in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The case was filed for warrant yesterday. On December 14, 2020, Lopez-Romero responded to a possible shoplifting call near the Blue Line train station in Compton. A man was detained and when he allegedly resisted going into a deputy’s car, he was pepper-sprayed. The man, who was handcuffed, was kicking inside the vehicle as he was being transported to a hospital to be treated, decontaminated and cleared for booking. While en route to the hospital, he shattered one of the windows with his feet. The defendant is accused of stopping and exiting the vehicle, and then using a Taser on the handcuffed man while he was detained in the back seat of the vehicle. The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau.<\|endoftext\|>November 11, 2022 Contact: Nick Rivas, (626) 223-9280 Mark Ladd Appointed to Lead the Iconic Hollywood Bowl as Superintendent LOS ANGELES, CA – Mark Ladd was appointed by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to serve as the Hollywood Bowl Superintendent. Mark will carry on the Hollywood Bowls 100 years of tradition in serving as a premiere destination for live music in Southern California. With over 1,000,000 visitors and over 100 events annually, the Hollywood Bowl, managed on behalf of the County by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LA Phil), elevates the transformative power of live music. “It is a great honor to receive this appointment,” shared Mark Ladd, Hollywood Bowl Superintendent. “I look forward to serving in a stewardship role and continuing the tradition of constant improvement at this historic facility.” Since 1994, Mark has served in the dual role of Assistant Superintendent for the Hollywood Bowl, representing the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as handling the duties of Associate Director of Hollywood Bowl Operations, where he was recently promoted to Director, on behalf of the LA Phil. During his time at the Hollywood Bowl, the venue has hosted over 2,700 events. “I am excited about the appointment of Mark Ladd as the Director Superintendent of the Hollywood Bowl,” stated Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “This beloved performance venue is an asset in the Fifth District that requires thoughtful stewardship. Mark offers a long history of committed service to the Bowl and its visitors. I look forward to working with him so that we can continue our coordinated community engagement strategies. I am pleased we share a common vision, and both prioritize soliciting community feedback to address sound, traffic, and long-term mitigation projects.” When asked to recall his most memorable experiences at the Bowl, Mark notes that in addition to witnessing many outstanding events, serving a principal role in the construction of several buildings on the Bowl campus, most notably, the renovation and rehabilitation of the Bowl’s iconic performance shell/stage, which was completed in 2004. In addition, he served on the team that developed the Hollywood Bowl Design Guidelines. “We are delighted that Mark Ladd has been promoted to serve as only the 3rd ever appointee to hold the position of Superintendent, Hollywood Bowl,” said Chad Smith, Chief Executive Officer, David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. “His incredible knowledge and passion for the iconic Hollywood Bowl will continue to serve audiences and artists alike as we move into the second century of this beloved Southern California venue’s tradition.” Prior to joining the Hollywood Bowl staff, Mark was Operations Coordinator at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena. His experience also includes several New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Games, multiple Super Bowls, as well as the 1984 Olympics. “The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is proud of its co-stewardship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic of the Hollywood Bowl, one of the most iconic and world-renowned outdoor performance venue and park,” shared County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Director Norma Edith García-González. “I am excited about Mark Ladd’s leadership, a career professional with extensive and invaluable experience in operating the Hollywood Bowl. I am confident he will lead the next centennial of the Hollywood Bowl legacy with a commitment to providing a welcoming and enriching experience. As a fifth-generation Californian, Mark has a life-long interest in the state’s native flora and fauna. He has spent several years researching and digitizing an extensive family photograph collection that spans to the pre-Civil war era. He served on the Board of Trustees of Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena, where he resides with his wife Angie. They have two adult children. # # # About LA County Parks and Recreation The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation manages 183 parks and operates a network of 70,079 acres of parkland, 475 sports amenities such as futsal, basketball, tennis, lawn bowling and multipurpose fields, 42 swimming pools, 15 wildlife sanctuaries, 10 nature centers that serve as a refuge for over 200 animals, 14 lakes – 3 of which are boating and swimming lakes, 5 equestrians centers, more than 210 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the largest municipal golf system in the nation, consisting of 20 golf courses. The department also maintains four botanical centers: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns and operates the iconic Hollywood Bowl and John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, which are jointly managed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources. About the LA Phil Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered on three historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today. About the Hollywood Bowl One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922 and plays host to the finest artists from all genres of music, offering something for everyone. It remains one of the best deals anywhere in Los Angeles; to this day, $1 buys a seat at the top of the Bowl for many classical and jazz performances. In June 2021, the Hollywood Bowl was awarded Amphitheater of the Decade at the 32nd Annual Pollstar Awards. It was also awarded the Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year award at the 31st Annual Pollstar Awards, an honor bestowed 14 previous times, as well as Top Amphitheater prize at the 2017 and 2018 Billboard Touring Awards. For millions of music lovers across Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with summer. hollywoodbowl.com<\|endoftext\|>(IL-08) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for U.S Ambassador to India: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Governor Pritzker, Senators Durbin and Duckworth, fellow Members of Congress, Illinois State Representatives, and President Joe Biden at McHenry County College to promote the President’s “Build Back Better” agenda to increase support for our education systems and career opportunities. WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. The INVEST In America Act Is A Large Infrastructure Package Aimed At Moving U.S. Roads, Bridges, and Transportation Systems Into the 21st Century WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed Thursday’s passage of the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act, a five-year plan to invest $715 billion into infrastructure to create jobs and fortify U.S. transportation systems. WASHINGTON – In today’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi questioned Dr. Krishnamoorthi Has Also Introduced The NOVID Act To Dramatically Expand And Accelerate US Global Vaccine Aid WASHINGTON –Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi applauded yesterday’s passage of H.Res.402, which he cosponsored, a House resolution recognizing the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, given India’s COVID-19 crisis, the The Members’ Request Follows Yesterday’s $40 Million Settlement Between The State Of North Carolina And JUUL Over Youth Targeting WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to the Acting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing on the domestic economic impact of low vaccination rates abroad and the effectiveness of career and technical education programs for helping American workers fin Krishnamoorthi Pressed Director Wray On His Conversations With Justice Department About Subpoenas WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) questioned FBI Director Wray at a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing about any involvement he had in the subpoenas by the Department of Justice for communications data of Members of Congress, their staff, and family members. Mr. During the event, the Congressman was also recognized with the One Fair Wage Congressional Leadership Award SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Thursday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi participated in One Fair Wage’s “Server for an Hour” Event at a restaurant in his district, Eggholic, to raise awareness for the need to raise the minimum wage to a livable wage for restaurant workers and all other minimum wage employees<\|endoftext\|>Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to today’s meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone citing his concern about President Trump’s reported interest in issuing preemptive pardons to members of his family, including himself. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Paul Mitchell led a letter of over 70 Members in the U.S. House of Representatives to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to request that the College Transparency Act (CTA) be included in the year-end omnibus spending bill. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to President Trump urging him to actively advocate for more funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Given the promising results of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the country must ensure that it’s adequately prepared to effectively distribute a vaccine. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone asking for information regarding President Trump’s pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, safeguards against potential bribery schemes, and whether future pardons were possible for President Trump’s associates, family members, and or even himself. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to a CNN report of satellite images appearing to show that the People’s Republic of China has built up an area along the disputed border with India, a region which was the site of an extended standoff in 2017: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced two bills to expand the capacity of the American intelligence community through the use of microelectronics and geospatial data. The bipartisan Seeding Enterprises in the Microelectronics Industry (SEMI) Act, which Congressman Krishnamoorthi introduced with Rep. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent letters to Emily Murphy, the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), and John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), to express his concern that the letter of “ascertainment” has not yet been signed by GSA Administrator Murphy to begin the presidential transition process and therefore presents a na SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent letters to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel, and William Barr, Attorney General, asking for information regarding President Trump’s adherence to the Presidential Records Act.<\|endoftext\|>PALATINE, IL – This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) hosted the Unity Breakfast, bringing together leaders of the 8th Congressional District including State Representatives Michelle Mussman and Diane Pappas to discuss the importance of the 2020 census. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) recently received an award from the ITServe Alliance in recognition of his valuable contributions to the ITServe Synergy Conference of 2019. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) recently received an award from the Association of Chinese-American Scientists and Engineers (ACSE) in recognition of his support for Chinese American professionals, and for promoting diversity and Asian American leadership. SCHAUMBURG, IL – This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) received an award from House of Restoration, a nonprofit dedicated to serving those who are homeless in the city of Elgin and surrounding areas. WASHINGTON, DC- Representatives Paul Mitchell, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Josh Harder announced today that more than 100 Members of Congress have now cosponsored the bipartisan College Transparency Act (H.R. 1766). Today’s announcement demonstrates the overwhelming support for this legislation as member in both chambers continue their work to reform and reauthorize the Higher Education Act. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – Last month, Elk Grove Village Cares secured a grant of $385,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to serve as a regional supply point for a drug that can reverse the fatal effects of opioid overdoses, naloxone. SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Friday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) received an award from the National Gathering of American Indian Veterans thanking him for his support of the organization and their efforts to care for those who have served this nation. WASHINTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday and his enduring legacy. Krishnamoorthi Sent Letter of Support to HHS for the Grant Application DUPAGE COUNTY, IL – This week, DuPage County Health Department in partnership with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), DuPage County Sheriff and the DuPage County Coroner, recently secured a federal Bureau of Justice grant for the State of Illinois. Legislation Establishes a 20 Milligram Nicotine Cap in E-Cigarette E-Liquids WASHINTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced the introduction of the END ENDS Act, legislation that caps e-cigarette nicotine concentrations at 20 milligrams per milliliter to make them significantly less addictive and appealing to youth. === Category - journalism and media communication, news. Informative text such as Wikipedia.	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Visualizing a Warmer World: 10 Maps of Climate Vulnerability The climate disasters that made headlines in 2017 — monster hurricanes, devastating floods and unprecedented drought — will become commonplace in the coming decades as climate change intensifies. Decision-makers from urban planners to corporate executives are grappling with how best to adapt. Should city officials in the Caribbean update building codes to climate-proof infrastructure against storm surges, or move to higher ground? Should farmers in sub-Saharan Africa adopt more efficient irrigation, or switch to climate-resilient seeds? Getting comprehensive data is the first step in answering these questions. PREPdata, an open-source platform, helps users navigate credible, curated climate, physical and socioeconomic datasets. Users can easily map indicators like sea level rise or precipitation change to assess a specific region’s vulnerability, track datasets on customizable dashboards, and share their stories with adaptation practitioners. The tool also visualizes how climate change is projected to affect different regions of the world — from crop fields in the Iberian Peninsula to city streets in the southern United States. Here’s a snapshot: Precipitation and flooding risks are projected to increase across densely populated South Asia. In 2017, communities across South Asia braved one of the worst monsoon seasons in years. Torrential rains triggered landslides and flooding that killed more than 1,000 people and affected 41 million more in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Looking out to 2050 and beyond, it’s clear that cumulative precipitation is expected to rise dramatically throughout the region, likely increasing the frequency and intensity of floods. When pairing these projections with a map of population density, you can see just how many people may be exposed to catastrophic rainfall. Drought and dry spells threaten agriculture in Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula and its neighbor Morocco depend heavily on rainfall for agriculture, as shown below on a map of cropland by water source. Extended dry periods can drain available water resources to dangerously low levels, shrinking rivers and reservoirs that farmers use to irrigate their crops. Last year, for instance, a historic drought put tens of thousands of Moroccans out of work.<\|endoftext\|>The UN gender study: Women ‘far from having an equal voice to men’ Introducing the 2020 edition of The World’s Women: Trends and Statistics, Liu Zhenmin, chief of the UN’s economic and social affairs department (DESA), said that over the last two decades, “attitudes of discrimination are slowly changing” and women’s lives have improved with regard to education, early marriage, childbearing and maternal mortality, all while progress has stagnated in other areas. - “Women are far from having an equal voice to men”, spelled out the DESA chief. “And, in every region of the world, women are still subjected to various forms of violence and harmful practices”. What is the state of gender equality in the world? What do data tell us about progress towards the commitments made in the Beijing Platform for Action, which, 25 years after its adoption, remains the most comprehensive road map for advancing women's rights worldwide. Importantly, in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, Member States reaffirmed, in Sustainable Development Goal 5, that gender equality is central to the achievement of sustainable development for all by 2030. As has been done at five-year intervals since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, The World’s Women 2020 takes stock of progress in advancing women’s rights, empowering women and girls and ensuring gender equality in the world community. The World’s Women 2020 is a collection of 100 stories providing up-to-date assessments of progress towards gender equality in the following six critical areas, including, under each area, the impact of COVID-19 on women: - population and families; - economic empowerment and asset ownership; - power and decision-making; and - violence against women and the girl child. Beijing still pending Overall, progress continues to fall far short of what Member States committed themselves to, at the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women. “Twenty-five years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, progress towards equal power and equal rights for women remains elusive”, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. - “No country has achieved gender equality” To effectively measure progress in that regard, reliable, timely and disaggregated, data are critically needed and closing data gaps requires regular collection and use of gender statistics. Pushing a boulder uphill Mr. Liu pointed out that while the coronavirus pandemic is having “devastating social and economic impacts” across the world, women are fighting “on the front lines...in healthcare settings, in home care, in the family and in the public sphere”. With less internet access, particularly in developing regions, women also face difficulties maintaining valuable personal connections and carrying on day-to-day activities during lockdowns. - “Many may also have been trapped in unsafe environments...and at risk of experiencing intimate partner violence”, Mr. Liu stated. Moreover, he pointed out that women face reduced access to sexual and reproductive health services; and need more time to care for the elderly, sick and children, including home-based education; adding that they are also at higher risk of infection than men in the workplace. Glass ceiling intact In terms of power and decision making, World’s Women 2020 revealed that last year, women held only 28 per cent of managerial positions globally – almost the same proportion as in 1995. - And only 18 per cent of enterprises surveyed had a female Chief Executive Officer in 2020. - Among Fortune 500 corporate rankings, only 7.4 per cent, or 37 CEOs, were women. In political life, while women’s representation in parliaments worldwide has more than doubled globally, it has yet to cross the 25 per cent barrier of seats and although representation among cabinet ministers has quadrupled over the last 25 years, it remains at 22 per cent, well below parity. Call to action Mr. Liu called on all countries to “accelerate efforts” in empowering women and girls, towards improving data gaps in covering key gender topics. - “Timeliness and comparability of data over time and across countries, need to be improved, and data disaggregation and dissemination by age, sex, location and other key variables, need to become a priority in order to fully measure and address intersecting inequalities, respond to crises, and ensure gender equality by 2030”, he upheld. ABOUT: This is the official website of the United Nations providing information on the latest available gender data and assessment of progress towards gender equality as presented in The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics portal. It is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), a division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). Source UN Further reading from UNCCD Library Rural women play a critical role in agriculture, food security and managing land and natural resources - yet many suffer from "discrimination, systemic racism, and structural poverty", Investing in rural women has never been more critical, the Organization has highlighted. The pandemic has heightened the vulnerability of their rights to land and resources, along with discriminatory gender norms, and in most countries, practices impede women’s exercise of land and property rights. The disadvantages faced by women in the COVID-19 pandemic are aggravated in rural areas where they are less likely to have access to quality health services, essential medicines and vaccines. Women’s land tenure security is also threatened as unemployed migrants return to rural communities, increasing pressure on land and resources and exacerbating gender gaps in agriculture and food security. Did you know? - A quarter of the world’s population are rural women farmers, wage earners and entrepreneurs. - Less than 20 per cent of landholders worldwide are women. - In rural areas, the gender pay gap is as high as 40 per cent. - Reducing the gender gap in the labour force by 25 per cent by the 2025 could raise global GDP by 3.9 per cent. - If rural women had equal access to agricultural assets, education and markets, the number of hungry people could be reduced by 100-150 million. #### [ journalism and media communication, systems science ]<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Category - journalism and media communication, geography #### Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex\| \|Branding\|\|"New Country 96-3 KSCS"\| \|Slogan\|\|"Texas' most country guaranteed!"\| \|Frequency\|\|96.3 MHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|1949 (as WBAP-FM)\| HD2: News/Talk (KLIF Simulcast) \|Callsign meaning\|\|Silver Country Stereo\| \|Former callsigns\|\|WBAP-FM (1949-1973)\| (Radio License Holdings LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KESN, KLIF, KLIF-FM, KPLX, KTCK, KTCK-FM, WBAP\| KSCS (96.3 MHz) is an FM station which serves the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex in Texas. The station transmits a modern country music format. 96.3 KSCS is also the home of Hawkeye and Dorsey, currently the longest running morning radio show in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. The show features Terry Dorsey, a member of the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame, and Mark "Hawkeye" Louis. The duo has won numerous awards including Billboard Magazine's Major Market Air Personalities of 1998 and the Academy of Country Music's 2008 Personalities of the Year. The pair teamed up in July 1988. KSCS was named "2009 Major Market Radio Station of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music. KSCS is currently owned by Cumulus Media. Also, KSCS, and sister station WBAP are responsible for activation of the North Texas Emergency Alert System when hazardous weather alerts, Disaster area declarations, and child abductions are issued. This section does not cite any sources. (October 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) The station first signed on the air in March 1949 as WBAP-FM on 100.5 FM under the control of Amon G. Carter (later taken over by Carter Publications after Amon's death in 1955). The station moved to 96.3 in 1955. WBAP-FM aired mostly classical music. After the success of sister station WBAP's "Country Gold" format which began in 1970, it was decided to extend the country music brand to FM, and on January 15, 1973, 96.3 was renamed KSCS "Silver Country Stereo". The initial design behind KSCS was to for it be a country station with beautiful music-style formatics, including playing several songs in a row, low-key announcers, and light commercial loads. A year later, Carter Publications sold KSCS to Capital Cities (taken over by ABC in 1985). As FM radio listening started to increase in Dallas/Fort Worth in the mid-1970s, KSCS benefited from being the only country station on the FM dial. The rise in popularity of country music in the late 1970s led to KSCS becoming a dominant station in the ratings. It also brought competition in the form of KPLX which entered the country music market in 1980. KSCS was the number-one radio station overall in Dallas/Fort Worth from 1980 to 1982. The station's ratings started to sag after the Urban Cowboy era faded, and with tough competition from KPLX. In 1988, KSCS hired away KPLX's star morning man Terry Dorsey, and with Dorsey's arrival, the ratings started to rise again, just as country music's popularity started to rise again. KSCS again became the number one station overall in Dallas/Fort Worth in 1990, and stayed there for 14 consecutive ratings periods. To this day, that is still the longest winning streak in Dallas/Fort Worth ratings history. KSCS, along with ABC's other non-Radio Disney and ESPN Radio stations, was sold to Citadel Broadcasting in 2007. In January 2008, KSCS was re-branded as "The Big 96.3"; however, in November 2009, it reverted to its legacy branding in use since the 1980s. On January 4, 2011, at 5 PM, the station once again re-branded as "New Country 96-3 KSCS, Texas' Most Country Guaranteed". Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011; this made KSCS a sister station to longtime rival KPLX. As of March 23, 2015, KSCS has added pop crossover songs by Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney (the artists for "FourFiveSeconds"), Avicii, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, and a few other top 40 artists with no ties to the "New Country" format. By Fall 2015, KSCS eliminated the pop crossover songs that could be heard throughout the day, once an hour on average. The station returned to its core "New Country" artists. KSCS has launched its HD2 substation in 2008 to broadcast "The Texas Twister", a station broadcasting Texas country music, previously on KTYS 96.7 (now KTCK-FM). After the Cumulus takeover in 2011, the HD broadcasts were briefly discontinued until mid-2012. The HD2 subchannel has been dormant until February 2013 when it is currently simulcasting KLIF News & Information 570 AM. - "Dallas Fort Worth Local Plan" (PDF). Texas Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved 2008-05-05. - Highest Shares Recorded By Frequency - "Cumulus now owns Citadel Broadcasting". Atlanta Business Journal. September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011. - Interesting Playlist Tweaks At KSCS & WNSH Radio Insight (published March 23, 2015) Worth<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === Slogan\|\|“All of your favorite hits on 1320 AM and 98.1 FM”\| \|Translator(s)\|\|98.1 K251BN (Eugene)\| \|First air date\|\|June 12, 1962 (as KATR)\| 1,000 watts (day)\| 48 watts (night) Cumulus Media \| (Cumulus Licensing LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KUJZ, KZEL, KNRQ, KEHK, KUGN\| Listen Live via iHeart KSCR (1320 AM) is a radio station airing a soft adult contemporary format. Licensed to Eugene, Oregon, United States, the station serves the Eugene-Springfield area. The station, established in 1962, is owned by Cumulus Media. It has been granted a construction permit by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change its transmitter site, decrease day power to 600 watts and night power to 40 watts. The station, launched in 1962 as KATR, was assigned call sign KZAM on August 20, 1985. On May 1, 1990, the station changed its call sign to KHNN, on October 1, 1992 to KZZK, on September 29, 1995 to KNRQ, and on April 26, 2001 to KSCR. On April 1, 2010, KSCR changed its format from sports (as "The Score") to business news and talk, branded as "1320 Info Radio". On April 20, 2015, KSCR changed its format to regional Mexican, branded as "1320 Radio Unica", which featured Spanish news and talk programming. On December 13, 2017, KSCR began stunting with Christmas music, and also began simulcasting on an FM translator K251BN (98.1 FM). On January 1, 2018, KSCR launched a soft adult contemporary format. After became business talk radio on 2010, the station featured three local business talk shows, including long-time Eugene talk radio personality Steve Tannen. His show, SportsTalk, was followed by The Writer's Block with The Register-Guard sports columnist George Schroeder and KSCR's Justin Myers. Myers continues with his afternoon drive program, The Sports Idol. - "KSCR Call Sign History". U.S. - "KSCR Facility Record". - "KSCR Flips To Soft AC". RadioInsight. 3 January 2018. - "OSB Radio Affiliates". GoDucks.com - The University of Oregon Official Athletics Site. Retrieved April 14, 2009. - Official website - Query the FCC's AM station database for KSCR - Radio-Locator Information on KSCR - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KSCR - Query the FCC's FM station database for K251BN - Radio-Locator information on K251BN - FCC application<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia Translator(s)\|\|94.9 K235CA (Sioux City)\| \|First air date\|\|1927\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K- Sioux City Journal (KSUX/KSCJ Radio Broadcasting Co.) \|Sister stations\|\|KSUX, KLEM, KKYY, KZSR, KKMA\| KSCJ (1360 AM, "Talk Radio 1360") is a radio station licensed to serve Sioux City, Iowa. The station is owned by Powell Broadcasting and licensed to KSUX/KSCJ Radio Broadcasting Co. It airs a News/Talk radio format. KSCJ started as a local "news, sports and weather" station in Iowa back in 1927. KSCJ was the broadcasting unit for of the Sioux City Journal. In 2006, They extended their contract with the Sioux City Explorers in order the continue broadcasting their games. In 2013, they had two special guests from KTIV News on their show, Matt Breen and Kristie VerMulm. Also in 2013, the minor league team Sioux City Explorers renewed a contract with KSCJ, allowing them to continue broadcasting their games. Lineup & Format Arbitron. - "Explorers extend broadcast partnership with KSCJ". siouxcityjournal.com. Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 6 January 2015. - "KTIV's anchor team were special guests on KSCJ". ktiv.com. KTIV News. Retrieved 6 January 2015. - "X'S AND KSCJ CONTINUE BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP". xsbaseball.com. Sioux City Explorers. 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US Senate joined the House of Representatives in overriding President Trump’s veto in order to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, including key provisions of Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s resolution urging the Chinese government to end its military aggression toward India along the Line of Actual Control. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi hailed the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill and the $1.4 trillion fiscal 2021 Appropriations bill that passed Congress and were signed into law by President Trump this week. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) expressed strong disappointment that Dr. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) sent a letter to the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, detailing instances of travelers impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and not receiving refunds when cancelling their reservations. Extensive Use of Social Media Indicates Abusive Promotions Are Aimed at Youth "Exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic of a respiratory disease to promote a product that increases risk for the very same disease is unconscionable" Washington, DC - After a recent study by public health experts at Stanford University revealed that numerous tobacco companies - including several subsidiaries of British American Tobacco (BAT) and Philip WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Ralph Norman, co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Solar Caucus, applauded the inclusion of clean energy and solar provisions in the end of the year omnibus spending bill. Not only do these provisions endorse a switch towards reducing emissions, but they support the 3.3 million Americans employed in the clean energy s SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Krishnamoorthi has been named one of the newest “Moneyball for Government” All-Stars for his work as a lead sponsor of the bipartisan College Transparency Act (CTA). WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reiterated the need for an extension of the deadline for state and local governments to spend Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) payments provided by the CARES Act and additional flexibility on how the payments may be spent. WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House and Senate officially passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included key components of Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s resolution language urging the Chinese government to end its military aggression toward India along the Line of Actual Control. WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Congressman Jesús García (IL-4), and Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7) sent a letter to Director Robert Redfield at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) requesting that the CDC extend its eviction moratorium.<\|endoftext\|>To news that the Swaminarayan Temple in Louisville, KY was the target of a hate-motivated attack by vandals: Washington, DC and Reston, VA — This morning, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) National Legislative Advisory Board (NLAB) as an honorary co-chair. Legislation pushes the Department of Labor to report on the long-term workforce impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi spearheaded the introduction of the AI Jobs Act of 2019 with representatives Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10), and Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17). Legislation Solidifies Congressional Commitment to Preventing Any Future Lapse in Appropriations, Ensuring No Americans Will Suffer the Devastating Consequences of Another Shutdown WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today led a bipartisan legislative effort with Republican Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) calling on Congress to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns. Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government after a month-long shutdown: WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was named Chairman of the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today led the Illinois Democratic Delegation featuring Representatives Schakowsky, Kelly, Lipinski, Foster, Bustos, Rush, Underwood, Quigley, García, Schneider, Casten and Davis in a letter to Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker questioning what the Department of Justice is doing to safeguard life-saving programs that protect survivors of do The Committee will continue to investigate Russian interference and oversee the American intelligence community WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), which is tasked with overseeing the activities and budget of the 17 intelligence agencies of the United States. Congressman Krishnamoorthi was joined by Representatives Schakowsky, Quigley, Casten, and García (IL-08) led a press conference this morning at O’Hare International Airport highlighting the human cost of the government shutdown, which is now in its 24th day, and calling for the government to be reopened. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to President Trump’s tweet claiming he’d freeze FEMA funding to address the California wildfires:<\|endoftext\|>Public health officials in Illinois confirmed the first human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus. The individual affected is the spouse of the first confirmed travel-related case in Illinois. Both individuals are in stable condition and are receiving treatment in isolation at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates in Illinois 8th district. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams, issued a new report that details helpful smoking cessation methods, but specifies that e-cigarettes haven’t yet been proven to be effective for quitting combustible cigarettes. CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held a press conference today to announce the introduction of the Providing Resources to End the Vaping Epidemic Now for Teenagers (PREVENT) Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill with Congressman Peter King (R-NY) that will create youth vaping prevention programs in schools and provide resources to h WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the US House passed three of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s bills – the Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act, the Promoting Research, Innovation, and Zeal in Emerging 5G Technology Act (PRIZE 5G Act), and the Reducing Foreign Influence in 5G Act – as well as his amendment to protect service members and their families The bill incentivizes the establishment of anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in primary and secondary schools for LGBTQ students SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced the introduction of his anti-bullying bill, the STOP Bullying Act. The STOP Bullying Act incentivizes the establishment of statewide anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in primary and secondary schools. The letter is led by Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Peter King (R-NY) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and Peter King (NY-02) led 26 Members of Congress, including Senators Dick Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, and Chris Van Hollen, in a bipartisan letter urging President Trump to stick to his original promise to implement a comprehensive guidance on e-cigarette flavors with no exclusions. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8), together with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) recently introduced the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act of 2019 in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Senator Durbin Led The Push For The Senate To Pass The Bill SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today hailed the unanimous Senate passage of his bill, H.R.1844, to rename the Elgin Post office in honor of Corporal Alex Martinez, an Elgin native and the only individual from the city to lose his life in combat since the terror attack on September 11, 2001. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) reintroduced The Investing in American Workers Act, legislation that would establish a 20% tax credit for small and mid-sized businesses that invest in workforce training for their employees. === Domain: journalism and media communication, medical<\|endoftext\|>Genre: journalism and media communication, politics SecurityCouncil must play its role in maintaining international peace and security. The head of the Kuwait Electronic Media Union, Mr. Faisal Khalifa Es-Sawwagh, condemned the devastating scenes in the areas where the Azerbaijani army managed to liberate it from the #ArmenianArmedForces. During his visit to the liberated regions at the invitation of the Presidential #Administration and the #MFA of #Azerbaijan, he noted that everything, including mosques, buildings, hospitals, destruction and vandalism, murder, expulsion of people from their native lands, such acts as looting of graves leave no doubt that the aggressor was a vandal and a savage. Es-Sawwagh called on the #InternationalCommunity and #IslamicStates to protect their #sovereignty and #territorial_integrity, to support Azerbaijan in defending its citizens in the fight against this brutal aggression, and to take a firm stand in bringing #Armenia to justice for these crimes. Es-Sawwagh also stressed the importance of the UN Security Council's role in maintaining international #security and #peace, the need for Armenians not to violate human rights and international treaties, not to repeat such crimes or to encroach on the sovereignty of neighboring countries, and not to repeat #terrorism. #kuwait #kuna #kuwaitcity #alqabas #alrai @kuwaittimes @arabetimesnews #gulfnews<\|endoftext\|>Press-release of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the statement of the Prime Minister of Armenia on the absence of a diplomatic solution to the conflict Stating that there is no diplomatic solution to the conflict, Armenian Prime Minister N. Pashinyan openly acknowledged that Armenia continues its aggressive policy and the current leadership of this country is not interested in resolving the conflict through negotiations. The real intention of Armenia, which has been repeatedly entreating for a ceasefire as a result of counter-offensive measures of Azerbaijan in response to the new Armenian attack and the liberation of the territories by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, and grossly violating the truce after the humanitarian ceasefire agreements were declared twice, as it is clearly seen from the mentioned statement of the Prime Minister, is not to achieve peace, but rather to resort to a new occupation. This statement, which undermined the efforts of the mediating countries to observe the humanitarian ceasefire, the consultations held with the foreign ministers in Moscow, as well as diplomatic efforts in the run-up to the forthcoming meetings in Washington is another clear example in a long line of destructive stance by aggressor Armenia. Demonstrating goodwill and constructiveness, the Azerbaijani side, in its turn, agreed to humanitarian ceasefire twice and stated its support for a negotiated settlement of the conflict on the basis of UN Security Council resolutions. As such, we call on countries that show the same approach to Armenia, the aggressor state, which is not interested in the diplomatic solution of the conflict and Azerbaijan whose territories have been under occupation for almost 30 years and supports the political solution of the conflict within the framework of international law and UN resolutions, to draw the appropriate conclusions. The Armenian leadership, which does not feel any pressure by the international community and has not been subject to liability for its various crimes as part of its policy of aggression against Azerbaijan, is dragging its people into the abyss with its irresponsible statements and actions. The only way to achieve a sustainable solution to the conflict and de-escalate the tension in the region is through ensuring the rule of international law, the inviolability of internationally recognized borders and respect for them.<\|endoftext\|>The Embassy of Azerbaijan celebrated the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State of Kuwait and the 100th On November 24, 2019 an solemn official reception has been organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Kuwait at the “Salva Sabah Al-Ahmad” at the Reception Hall of the Marina Hotel in Kuwait dedicated to the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kuwait and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic services bodies in Azerbaijan. After the sound of national anthems of two states, the ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kuwait E.Gahraman made a speech at the event. In his speech, the Ambassador noted that this year was a remarkable and honorable year between the two countries, marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The two countries have deep historical, religious and cultural ties. He said that currently seven flights were operated a week between the two capitals by three aircompanies and a simplified visa regime was carried out for Kuwait citizens. The ambassador also reminded the participants that since the beginning of direct flights in 2017 between Azerbaijan and Kuwait over 20,000 Kuwaiti tourists had visited Azerbaijan, and spoke about the mutual visits and the relations between the two countries on tourism sector in recent years. Ambassador E. Kahraman said that the year of 2019 has been rich in terms of bilateral visits, reminding the Kuwaiti Parliamentary Friendship Group’s visite to Baku in March 2019 and, the delegation's visit to Baku headed by H.H Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (current Prime Minister). He noted that such visits are very important for the development of our relations. The Ambassador also conveyed the congratulations on behalf of his government to H.H Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on the occasion of his appointment as new Prime Minister of Kuwait and wished him success in his work, expressing his confidence that he would contribute to further enriching our bilateral ties. He also informed about the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Baku, which was attended by the Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, while Armenia's aggressive policy and the occupation of 20% of the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan were reaffirmed by 120 countries of the world. The Ambassador also emphasized that the continuation of Armenia's occupation policy could have serious negative consequences in terms of international support for separatism and terrorism. The Ambassador expressed sincere gratitude to the Government of Kuwait for the assistance and support provided to the Republic of Azerbaijan from the very beginning of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and wished the people and state of Kuwait eternal peace, sustainable development and prosperity. Touching the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic service bodies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ambassador E. Kahraman informed the participants of the history of the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918-1920, its diplomatic activity and the causes of its collapse. He also highlighted the successes achieved by Azerbaijan after gaining independence in 1991, the outstanding services of nationwide leader Heydar Aliyev in the field of state building and the domestic and foreign policy pursued by the trusted follower of his school President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.H Ilham Aliyev, spoke about economic reforms aimed at improving the social situation. The event’s hall was featured by the photo stands about the history of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, state symbols, Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as the booklets, brochures reflecting the culture, tourism opportunities and beautiful tourism destinations, the most popular places, fascinating nature, ancient history, rich culture, original architecture of the Republic of Azebaijan. Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy of Assistant of Ministry of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs of the State of Kuwait Mohammed Hayati, as well as members of the Kuwaiti Parliament, members of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, prominent and influential public figures, heads of diplomatic and international missions and other members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Azerbaijani Friendship Community in Kuwait "Patriots" and leading media, state and private television channels, including our compatriots living, working and studying in Kuwait were attended this official reception. Daily newspapers in Arabic language “An-Nahar”, “Al-Anba” and “Al-Ray” published articles on November 26, 2019, titled "The flights run between Kuwait and Azerbaijan seven times a week," “Historical and Religious Relationships between Kuwait and Azerbaijan”, “We are very grateful to Kuwait for its support” and “Kuwait2” channel prepared a report in english.	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Encycolpedia Kritika Kamra (pronounced [krɪʈʰɪkaː kaːmraː]; born 25 October 1988) is an Indian film and television actress. Kritika is known for playing Arohi in television shows Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Dr. Nidhi in Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Ananya in Reporters and Chandrakanta in Prem Ya Paheli - Chandrakanta. In 2014 she participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Kamra made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Mitron. Kritika was born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and grew up in her hometown Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh. She did her early schooling at Anand Primary School, Sukhpur, where her father is a dentist and mother a nutritionist and an educationist in Shri Anandpur Trust Charitable Hospital, Ashoknagar. She also briefly attended Tara Sadan Sr. Secondary school, Ashoknagar, M.P. She completed her middle school from St. Joseph's Senior Secondary School, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh and then pursued secondary and higher secondary studies at Delhi Public School, New Delhi. She then went on to study fashion at National Institute of Fashion Technology but dropped out after her first year, as she was cast for Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar. \|\|Bollywood Debut, Female Lead \|\|Hai Pyaar Kya Awards and nominations - ^ "TV actors and their birthday bash pictures". The Times of India. 17 August 2015. - ^ "Kritika Kamra chooses Game Of Thrones cosplay for her birthday bash". - ^ "Kritika Kamra: I don't enjoy saas-bahu dramas". The Times of India. - ^ "Telly queen Kritika Kamra talks about making her Bollywood debut with Mitron". Time Now. - ^ Chakraborty, Debashish (25 October 2019). "Kritika Kamra: Kritika Kamra latest photos, Style, Fashion Trends photos pics: These glamour-defining shots of the Mitron actress will melt your heart for good \| Entertainment News". 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In February 2009, while investigating the connection between Iceland's Kaupthing Bank and Robert Tchenguiz and Vincent Tchenguiz, the programme was taken off air and Kristinn and his crew were sacked. Shortly thereafter, Kristinn was hired by RÚV (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service). In August 2009, he was working on a story about Kaupthing's loan book which had just been published on WikiLeaks, when the bank got a gag order issued by the Reykjavik sheriff's office, banning RÚV from reporting on the loan book. The prohibition order was withdrawn later. In April 2010, he flew to Baghdad to interview children of the military attack in the Collateral Murder video published by WikiLeaks. He also helped produce the video, winning him the Icelandic journalist of the year award for 2010. Kristinn's contract with RÚV ended in July 2010. Beginning in 2010, he collaborated with WikiLeaks, serving as the organisation's spokesman after founder Julian Assange began to have legal problems. He has called the December 2010 attacks on WikiLeaks by MasterCard, Visa, and others a "privatisation of censorship". In 2012, in his capacity as WikiLeaks spokesman, he defended the organisation on the website of Swedish Television against what he described as a smear campaign by the Swedish tabloid Expressen. Kristinn has been named Icelandic journalist of the year three times, in 2004, 2007 and 2010 by Iceland's National Union of Journalists. It was announced on 26 September 2018 that Kristinn Hrafnsson had been appointed editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks by Julian Assange following an extended period in which Assange lost access to the internet earlier in the year. WikiLeaks said Assange would remain as publisher. - Louise Osborne (10 December 2010). "Wikileaks-Sprecher Kristinn Hrafnsson: 'Wir hatten einen Notfallplan'" [Wikileaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson: 'We had a contingency plan']. Die Tageszeitung (in German). Berlin. 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Retrieved 11 April 2019.(subscription required) #### [ journalism and media communication, celebrity ]<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === Domain: journalism and media communication, aerospace === On April 14 urging all parties to "exert calmness and restraint, jointly maintain peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, and make concerted efforts to consistently facilitate the six-party talks and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula". - Russia – Russia expressed its "regret" at North Korea's actions and also "call[ed] on North Korea to return to the negotiating table in the interests of denuclearising the Korean peninsula". Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia "hopes for resuming the six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear problem soon", according to ITAR-TASS. - United States – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called North Korea's decision to stop cooperating with the atomic energy panel "an unnecessary response to the legitimate statement put out of concern by the Security Council." White House spokesman Robert Gibbs called North Korea's "announced threat to withdraw from the six-party talks and restart its nuclear program ... a serious step in the wrong direction". - Kwangmyŏngsŏng program - Korean People's Army Strategic Force - North Korea and weapons of mass destruction - Jong-Heon, Lee (February 26, 2009). "N. Korean missiles unnerve". The Washington Times. Retrieved April 5, 2009. Korea announces Chairman Kim Jong-il personally oversaw satellite launch". The Hankyoreh. April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2009. - Kim, Jack (March 25, 2009). 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### Wikipedia: #### Genre: journalism and media communication, history Kristin Anne Fisher July 29, 1983 Fox News Network Walker Harrison Forehand Kristin Fisher was raised in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Dr. Anna Lee Fisher and Dr. William Frederick Fisher. Both her parents were astronauts and emergency medical physicians. She graduated with a BA in broadcast journalism from Boston University’s College of Communication. After school, Fisher worked for ABC-affiliate KJCT-LP in Grand Junction, Colorado and then ABC-affiliate KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2009, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked as a freelance correspondent for ABC News/NewsOne and then for four years at CBS-affiliate WUSA-TV. A few days before Thanksgiving 2019, Fisher's bureau chief offered her the position of White House correspondent, though he could not inform her what the position was at the time as he was only permitted to say that it was a position she would want. Fisher had been planning to host a holiday celebration for guests, including family members in town for a visit, but was intrigued by the secrecy, and trusting her chief, accepted the assignment. The day before Thanksgiving, she was instructed to pack warm clothes, and meet a man in a Washington, D.C. parking garage, whom she took to be a Secret Service agent. From there, she traveled to Joint Base Andrews, where she was required to have all of her electronic devices temporarily confiscated, before being flown to West Palm Beach, Florida. There, President Donald Trump boarded the plane back to Andrews, with Fisher the sole journalist on the plane. Back at Andrews, she and Trump boarded Air Force One, and flew to Afghanistan, where Trump would meet with U.S. troops and that nation's president, Ashraf Ghani, to discuss restarting negotiations with the Taliban. In 2010, Fisher won an Emmy Award for her bi-weekly segments on heroes in the greater Washington community. Fisher also founded a documentary film company, Field Mouse Films, which makes films for both news outlets and corporate clients. In 2011, Fisher married Walker Harrison Forehand at the Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C. She met her husband in Athens, Greece in 2003 while studying abroad. Their daughter Clara Fisher Forehand was born on December 19, 2017. - "Kristin Fisher". Fox News. Retrieved June 24, 2017 - McCarthy, Ellen (April 22, 2011). "Weddings: Walker Forehand marries Kristin Fisher". The Washington Post. - Sassoon, Mara. "KRISTIN FISHER: ON THE TRUMP BEAT". Com Talk. Boston University College of Communication. Archived from the original on May 18, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020. - "Kristin Fisher and Walker Forehand". The New York Times. April 1, 2011 - Grinapol, Corinne (May 13, 2015). "FNC Hires Kristin Fisher for DC Bureau – Fisher replaces Molly Henneberg". Adweek. - Katz, A.J. (December 21, 2017). "Two Fox Newsers Give Birth on Same Day". Adweek.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### The Herd, American Ninja Warrior\| Kristine Leahy (born October 16, 1986) is an American television host and former sports reporter. She is most known as a former host on NBC's American Ninja Warrior. She is the former co-host and newswoman of Fox Sports 1's simulcast of The Herd with Colin Cowherd and was also a former anchor and reporter for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles. She is the current host of Fox Sports 1’s Fair Game. Leahy was born in Chicago, where she became interested in sports. She graduated from Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois in 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University. After college, Leahy got a job at the sports radio station WEEI in Boston. After a two-year stint at WEEI, she transitioned to a position as an official reporter of the Boston Celtics and Celtics.com. She turned that into a job at FOX Boston, where she covered all Boston area sports teams. Leahy moved to Los Angeles in 2012 and covered a variety of different sports, most notably as a sideline reporter for Turner Sports' March Madness coverage. She worked for a variety of CBS affiliated sports outlets, including the local CBS Los Angeles news. Leahy then became the sideline reporter for American Ninja Warrior on NBC. In September 2015, she took a job to join former ESPN Radio host Colin Cowherd on his new show after his exodus to FOX. Cowherd cited a lack of female voices in sports talk radio as a reason for Leahy's addition to the show, as well as Leahy's history of developing useful sources as a sports journalist. On May 17, 2017, Leahy received what were seen as potentially sexist remarks from LaVar Ball on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. He never faced in Leahy's direction for the whole interview, apparently trying to talk only with Colin Cowherd on the other side of the studio. Ball argued with Leahy about if Big Baller Brand should market to both men and women, asserting that his brand is not for women, and when she asked him how many shoes he had already sold, he said, "Stay in your lane." During the segment, Leahy expressed that she believed Ball was disrespecting women, and he responded by calling her a "hater" for her previous criticism of his parenting. He also commented, "She scares me. I don't look over there because I'm scared of her. I'm thinking assault right now. Leave me alone." Later that day on The Herd, Leahy issued a response about her argument with Ball, saying, "So he was upset at me for what I said there, and that's completely fine. But you can't come at me and disrespect me and not look me in the eye and threaten me. That's just not OK." Ball, however, denied threatening her. - "Kristine Leahy Is Having Way More Fun Than You Right Now". The Big Lead. April 18, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2017. - "Kristine Leahy". PressPass. Fox Sports. Retrieved May 18, 2017. - O'Donnell, Jake (October 21, 2015). "Kristine Leahy Details More Examples of How Female Reporters Are Objectified in Locker Rooms". SportsGrid. Retrieved May 18, 2017. - Garcia, Brittany (October 2, 2017). "Woman in Sports: Kristine Leahy". LaPalme Magazine. mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved 2017-05-22. - Gowins, Hilary. "On the Record With...Kristine Leahy," Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL), Friday, September 9, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2018 - Radloff, Jessica (June 26, 2017). "Kristine Leahy of 'American Ninja Warrior' Dispels 10 Misconceptions About Women and Sports". Glamour. - "Kristine Leahy". NBCUniversal Media Village. NBCUniversal. - Goldberg, Lesley (March 12, 2015). "'American Ninja Warrior' Taps New Co-Host for Season 7 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2017. - Warner, Ralph (May 2016). "Kristine Leahy Has Colin Cowherd's Back". Complex Media. Retrieved May 19, 2017. - Joseph, Andrew (May 17, 2017). "Kristine Leahy responds to LaVar Ball's threatening comments on FS1: 'That's just not OK'". For The Win. Retrieved November 20, 2017. - Davis, Scott (May 17, 2017). "LaVar Ball tells Fox Sports' Kristine Leahy 'stay in your lane' after question about how many shoes he has sold". Business Insider. Retrieved November 20, 2017. - Whitfield, Kristian (May 17, 2017). "LaVar Ball disrespects FS1's Kristine Leahy: 'Stay in your lane'". SB Nation. Retrieved November 20, 2017. - Brazillier, Zach (May 17, 2017). "LaVar Ball attacks Fox Sports reporter in sexist rant". New York Post. Retrieved November 20, 2017. - Woo, Jeremy (May 17, 2017). "Fox Sports host Kristine Leahy calls LaVar Ball comments 'disrespectful to women'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 20, 2017. - McCarthy, Michael (November 20, 2017). "FS1's Kristine Leahy rips CNN, LaVar Ball for interview amid feud with Trump". Sporting News.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Early life and education Johnson was born in the Philippines, the daughter of a Filipina mother and a Swedish American father. Johnson graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and minors in political science, history and English. Johnson started her career as a reporter and anchor in Providence, Rhode Island, for WPRI. She joined NBC in 2005, working as an anchor of NBC's Early Today and First Look on MSNBC. She was also one of the alternating news anchors on NBC's Weekend Today. She announced on Early Today that October 20, 2006, was her last day and that she would be moving on.. That was the same week that NBC Universal announced that it would cut 700 jobs. She joined WCBS-TV in November 2006 as co-anchor of the noon and 5 p.m. newscasts alongside Chris Wragge, the station's former sports director. In June 2007 she and Wragge replaced Dana Tyler and Jim Rosenfield on the 11 p.m. newscast, with Tyler and Rosenfield taking the noon newscast. - "WCBS' Kristine Johnson Married Life: Meet Her Supportive Husband and Their 2 Children. Divorce Rumors?". Retrieved 25 January 2017. - The FilAm: "‘I’m still working on the mom thing’" May 14th, 2011 - Kristine Johnson Biography at wcbstv.com - WCBS-TV in NY taps Fil-Am anchor for its flagship nightly news, carouselpinoy.com<\|endoftext\|>Acquired April 16, 2013 acquired January 5, 2017 Longyangxia Dam Solar Park - Landsat 8 - OLI - Data Date: April 16, 2013 - January 5, 2017 - Visualization Date: February 15, 2017 In the past few years, the title of “largest solar farm in the world” has been a rather short-lived distinction. For a period in 2014, the Topaz Solar Farm in California topped the list with its 550-megawatt (MW) facility. In 2015, another operation in California, Solar Star, edged its capacity up to 579 MW. By 2016, India’s Kamuthi Solar Power Project in Tamil Nadu was on top with 648 MW of capacity. As of February 2017, Longyangxia Dam Solar Park in China was the new leader, with 850 MW of capacity. These images, both of which were acquired by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8, show how the solar park grew over a four-year period. By January 5, 2017, solar panels covered 27 square kilometers (10 square miles) of Qinghai province. According to news reports, there were nearly 4 million solar panels at the site in 2017. The rapid expansion at Longyangxia coincides with China’s fast-growing solar power sector. In 2016, China’s total installed capacity doubled to 77 gigawatts. That pushed the country well ahead of other leading producers—Germany, Japan, and the United States—to become the world’s largest producer of solar power. However, those three countries (and several others) produce more solar power per person. It is unlikely that Longyangxia will remain the largest solar park in the world for long. A project planned for the Ningxia region in China’s northwest will have a capacity of 2,000 MW when it is finished, Bloomberg reported. - Alternative Energies (2017, January 19) Longyangxia Dam Solar Park in China is now the biggest solar farm in the world. Accessed February 15, 2017. - Bloomberg News (2016, September 19) Out of China’s Dusty Northwest Corner, a Solar Behemoth Arises. Accessed February 15, 2017. - International Energy Agency (2015) Snapshot of Global Photovoltaic Markets. Accessed February 15, 2017. - The Guardian (2017, January 19) China builds world’s biggest solar farm in journey to become green superpower. Accessed February 15, 2017. - Popular Mechanics (2016, November 29) The World’s Largest Solar Plant Is Now Online in India. Accessed February 15, 2017. - Popular Mechanics (2014, December 3) The Biggest Solar Plant in the World Is Now Online in California. Accessed February 15, 2017. - Reuters (2017, February 4) China’s solar power capacity more than doubles in 2016. Accessed February 15, 2017. - Wikipedia Solar Power by Country. Accessed February<\|endoftext\|>Acquired June 5, 2011 Tornado Track near Sturbridge, Massachusetts - Landsat 5 - TM - Data Date: June 5, 2011 - Visualization Date: June 6, 2011 On June 1, 2011, a supercell thunderstorm developed over western Massachusetts. The storm produced an EF3 tornado that cut a 39-mile (63-kilometer) track of destruction across southwest and south-central Massachusetts. Not only did the tornado remain on the ground for many miles, but it also widened to roughly 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) in Brimfield State Forest. The Thematic Mapper on the Landsat 5 satellite captured this natural-color image on June 5, 2011, showing part of the tornado track including damage in Sturbridge. According to The Boston Globe, Massachusetts state police reported a tornado on the ground and cars overturned near Interstate 84 in Sturbridge at 5:22 p.m. on June 1. When the tornado first touched down in the Munger Hill section of Westfield, Massachusetts, damage was mostly limited to trees, the National Weather Service reported. The tornado quickly intensified, however, as it traveled to West Springfield. The Boston Globe reported two deaths in West Springfield, one in Springfield, and another in Brimfield. The number of people injured was unknown the day after the storm, but 33 people were known to have been injured in Springfield alone. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency and ordered National Guard troops to assist with cleanup efforts. Tornadoes killed at least four residents, while reducing homes, schools, and churches to rubble. Deadly tornadoes are unusual, but not unheard of, in Massachusetts. In 1953, one of the single deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history struck Worcester, killing 94 people. - Boston Globe. (2011, June 2). Tornado damage graphic. Accessed June 6, 2011. - Boston Globe. (2011, June 2). Tornadoes kill four, emergency is declared. Accessed June 6, 2011. - National Weather Service, Taunton, Massachusetts. (2011, June 3). Public Information Statement. Accessed June 6, 2011. NASA Earth Observatory image created by Jesse Allen, using Landsat data provided by Julia Barsi of the Landsat Project Science Office. Landsat is jointly managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. Caption<\|endoftext\|>OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample - Terra - MODIS - Aqua - MODIS - Landsat 9 - OLI-2 - Data Date: - Visualization Date: September 22, 2023 This September, after traveling billions of miles through our solar system, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will cruise past Earth with an extraordinary delivery. As it passes, it will release a mini-fridge size capsule containing a sample of primordial space rock collected from an asteroid located between the orbits of Earth and Mars. OSIRIS-REx—the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer—is the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid. Scientists hope the pristine material it collected from asteroid Bennu in 2020—about half a pound of rubble and dust from the asteroid’s surface—will provide a window into 4.5 billion years ago when the Sun and planets were forming. Before it can do that, the sample’s protective capsule will withstand temperatures twice as hot as lava, and the second-fastest velocity ever achieved by a human-made object entering Earth’s atmosphere. After entering Earth’s atmosphere at around 36 times the speed of sound, the capsule may eventually encounter wind, rain, and other weather conditions as it drops closer to the surface. Regardless of weather, it will land in the Great Salt Lake Desert, an arid landscape known for its scorching summer temperatures and its salt flats, the remnants of an ancient lakebed where crusty salt deposits coat the ground. While much of the focus will be on the technical aspects of the spacecraft and the landing capsule, a team of scientists and meteorologists will also be closely monitoring the weather, which can significantly affect recovery of the capsule. “Before we launched seven years ago, the capsule had to be designed for all the weather conditions we thought were reasonable for Utah in September,” said Eric Queen, a research engineer with the Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) team at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. While the hardy capsule was built to be impervious to things like lightning and ice, “winds are probably our biggest concern any time you land under parachute,” said Mark Johnson, who leads the EDL analysis for Lockheed Martin, in Littleton, Colorado. That’s because wind speed and direction could affect where the capsule sets down within a 36-mile by 8.5-mile (58-kilometer by 14-kilometer) target in the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range, southwest of Salt Lake City. acquired July 15 - September 8, 2023 The visualization at the top of this page takes viewers to Utah’s West Desert (Great Salt Lake Desert), where the Utah Test and Training Range is located and where the capsule is expected to land on September 24, 2023. A team with the OSIRIS-REx mission will recover the sample return capsule from the landing area via helicopter and travel to a temporary cleaning room. Imagery for this visualization come from NASA’s Blue Marble and the Operational Land Imager-2 (OLI-2) on Landsat 9. The Landsat 9 image above is composite, made from images acquired with OLI-2 on July 15 and September 8, 2023. The landing range is considered a “safe, controlled area,” said Kenneth Getzandanner, OSIRIS-REx flight dynamics lead. “It was also the landing site for the Stardust mission, so there is heritage.” The OSIRIS-REx team also thought a lot about conditions on the ground itself. Late summer is monsoon season in the desert, so heavy rains could saturate the silty ground. Wet-cement-like mud would make driving difficult if off-road vehicles are required to help helicopters find and transport the capsule. “We should know by the end of monsoon season how much precipitation we’ve received and the condition of the salt flats,” said Eric Nelson, a U.S. Army meteorologist supporting the mission. “A good indicator is Bonneville Speed Week, an annual racing event in August.” Since it went off without a hitch, “we’re probably okay.” The text for today’s Image of the Day comes from content first published by NASA’s Earth Science News Team on September 13, 2023. 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As of today, the Decision on prohibition and the special regime of movement of the citizens on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia ceases to be valid. This decision was made on the basis of a detailed analysis of the past three-month period after the first case of coronavirus in the country was diagnosed. The conclusion is that the recommendations and algorithms of the Commission on Infectious Diseases are properly obeyed, and the measures taken have yielded certain results. One of the factors for the reduction of restrictive measures is the reduced mobility, mortality, lethality that follows the European and world trends. Regarding the registered cases with COVID-19, they are controlled in constant communication with the medical team. At the moment, 50 percent of the facilities have been filled in hospitals. There is a sufficient number of beds, protective equipment, as well as respiratory machines. However, citizens must fully comply with the measures and recommendations of the Ministry of Health for protection against this virus, in addition to loosening restrictive measures. Mandatory wearing of protective equipment, frequent washing and disinfection of hands, as well as maintaining the required physical distance of 1.5 to 2 meters are required. Only by adhering to these measures can we protect the health and well-being of our loved ones. The successful tackling of the coronavirus depends on all of us.<\|endoftext\|>ALL NEWS IN ONE PLACE Latest information on COVID-19 and measures for prevention of spreading issued by the Government Spasovski: We lifted the ban on movement and the other restrictive measures because now we have control over the situation, and also, in order to stabilize the active cases, as well as, because we are confident that the healthcare system is ready to respond to the tendencies we are expecting The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Oliver Spasovski, together with the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs and Coordination of the Humanitarian Aid for dealing with COVID-19, Dr. Bujar Osmani, the Minister of Health Dr. Venko... As of today, the decision on prohibition and a special regime of movement ceases to be valid – mandatory wearing of protective equipment, hand washing and maintaining the required distance As of today, the Decision on prohibition and the special regime of movement of the citizens on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia ceases to be valid. This decision was made on the basis of a detailed analysis of the past three-month period after the... No Results Found The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post. If you want to ask the Government or another authority a journalistic question, click the button, ask your question and it will be answered as soon as possible. New cases in the last Total number of infected with COVID-19 Cured from COVID-19 Deceased from COVID-19 How to protect yourself? From the 57th session of the Government: The Decision on prohibition of movement ceases to be valid; The applications of 117 companies with over 3000 employees from the COVID 2 programme have been approved; The financial support for the film workers and other artists and cultural workers has been approved The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at today’s 57th session adopted a decision according to which, as of tomorrow, 27th of May, the Decision on prohibition and special regime of movement on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia ceases to be... From the 48th session of the Government: The package of measures in the education in conditions of COVID-19 crisis has been determined; The school year continues and it will end online; Regulations will be adopted for delayed enrollment in the first grade and for exemption from the obligation to take secondary school graduation exam. The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at today’s 48th session reviewed and adopted the information with a package of measures in the field of education related to the carrying out of the educational process in conditions of COVID-19 crisis, at the proposal... Ademi: Students will study from home until 10 June, graduates are exempted from taking the graduation exam Primary and secondary school students will continue their distance learning classes until 10 June, i.e. they will not return to their classrooms, while high school graduates will be exempted from taking the final exam this year and will be able to enroll with a... From the 46th session of the Government: The citizens will be able to decide on their own will to donate the return from “My DVD” to the COVID-19 Budget; facilitated access of households at risk to the social assistance right. At today’s 46th Session, the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted a Decree for application of the Law on Value Added Tax for the duration of the state of emergency. This Decree extends the deadline for submitting the DVD-04 form and the payment of DVD... 45th session of the Government: The time of free movement has been extended; Mandatory wearing of masks on the whole territory of the country; Mandatory self-isolation when testing for the presence of coronavirus COVID-19; Part of the fund of the prize game ,,My VAT #MyPrize” goes to the COVID-19 Response Fund At today’s 45th session, the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted decisions related to dealing with the coronavirus, which enter into force as of tomorrow, Thursday, 23 April, and refer to the reduction of movement restrictions and increase of the... From the 44th session of the Government: Mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment for the citizens in Kumanovo, Tetovo and Prilep; The payment of pensions will be carried out in an organized manner according to the amount of the pension and will start on 27 April; 492 MKD million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from the compensation funds The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at its 44th session held today, adopted several decisions, measures and recommendations arising from the 30th meeting of the Main Crisis Coordination Headquarters to ensure full coordination regarding the prevention of... From the 43rd session of the Government: All persons with disabilities shall be exempted from the ban on movement. Decree adopted with force of law for compliance with the recommendations in the public transport of passengers; Application will be sent to the World Bank with an Emergency COVID-19 Response Project. At today's 43rd session, the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted a decision to completely remove the ban on movement for all persons with disabilities with companions. In order to exercise this right, special permits will not be issued for these... From the 41st session of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia: The president of the country will be submitted a report with a proposal for a state of emergency; Another 118 companies with 1116 employees will use interest-free loans. The deadline for payment of annual rent for state land for 2019 is extended until 31 October 2020; The donations for COVID-19 Solidarity fund are exempt from VAT. The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at today’s 41st session decided to submit proposal to the President of the Republic of North Macedonia with a report on the activities undertaken so far by the state institutions, which argues that in order to... From the 40th Government session: Ban on movement of all citizens from 16:00h on Friday until 05:00h on Tuesday; The measure of strict isolation for the Macedonian citizens returning from the high-risk countries is extended and will last for 21 days; The procedures for the retirement of the healthcare workers during the state of emergency are stopped. The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at today’s 40th session reviewed and adopted the proposal for extension of the ban and special regime of movement on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia during the forthcoming Christian holiday Easter,... From the 39th Government session: More than 6,5 billion denars from the Budget have been allocated for implementation of economic measures adopted to deal with the crisis; North Macedonia and the European Commission will sign an Agreement for Joint Procurement of Medicines and Medical Equipment The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia at today’s 39th session adopted the Decision to reallocate funds between the budget users of the central government and between the funds, according to which, in the Budget of the Republic of North Macedonia for 2020,... Information on the categories and procedures for issuing movement permits for citizens and employees in conditions of limited movement of citizens on the entire territory of the country The Government of the Republic of Macedonia informs which institutions issue permits in conditions of limited movement of the citizens on the entire territory of the country and for which categories of citizens The category of permits issued by MISA includes:... === Genre: journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, politics #### Release Rep. LaHood marks 1,500 constituent caseworks closed Peoria, IL—Congressman Darin LaHood recently passed a constituent casework milestone, completing 1,500 requests for assistance from individuals in the 18th District. As of today, 1,504 cases have been closed. December 2, 2016 Press Release House continues a more-than-five-decade tradition of passing bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2017. The bill, which funds the Department of Defense, rebuilds our military, and ensures our troops have the tools necessary to carry out missions, passed with a bipartisan vote of 375-34. December 1, 2016 Press Release November 17, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC— Rep. LaHood released the following statement on The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016, which passed out of the House today on a 240-179 vote: September 29, 2016 Press Release Republican and Democrat Come Together to Address Congressional Dysfunction WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) introduced legislation to reform Congress. Thirty-seven other members of Congress have already signed on in support. September 28, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Darin LaHood voted for H.R. September 23, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC—This week, Rep. Darin LaHood and a majority of the Members of Congress voted to prohibit future cash payments to Iran. LaHood released the following statement: WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted to rein in regulatory abuse and unnecessary spending of taxpayer dollars. The House considered and passed H.R. 3438, the REVIEW Act, common sense legislation to freeze the implementation of contentious and costly regulations until all court challenges to the regulation are settled. Rep. September 15, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Darin LaHood voted today to prohibit the transfer of any more detainees from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, releasing the following statement: September 13, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Darin LaHood sent a letter to US Senate Leadership today urging the chamber to take up and pass H.R. 5312 – the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Modernization Act of 2016. H.R. 5312, introduced by Rep.<\|endoftext\|>LaHood Joins Bipartisan Rally in Support of Biodiesel and Illinois’ Agriculture Community WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Darin LaHood joined a bipartisan and bicameral group this morning for a rally in support of an extension to the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit. Rep. LaHood joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (D-IA), Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA). The group was joined by leaders from the National Biodiesel Board and many of their member companies, including the Illinois Soybean Association. “Biodiesel continues to be a great American success story, particularly in communities’ like those in central and west-central Illinois. Rural communities across the Midwest have seen the benefits of biodiesel’s success through expanded job opportunities and increased markets to sell their products,” stated Rep. LaHood. “Farmers, blenders, producers, and truck drivers in Illinois’ 18th District deserve certainty and I was proud to join a bipartisan group today to call on Congress to pass an extension to the biodiesel and renewable fuels incentive.” Last month, Rep. LaHood introduced legislation to provide a clean two-year extension for the biodiesel tax incentive, while a long-term solution is worked out. You can read the full bill here. Earlier this year, Rep. LaHood joined Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA) in sending a bipartisan letter to Congressional Leadership calling for a multi-year tax extension for the biodiesel tax credit.<\|endoftext\|>LaHood, Bustos Statement on Peoria Ag Lab PEORIA– Today, after a press conference regarding funding for the Peoria Ag Lab, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statements: “The USDA Research Lab has accomplished incredible breakthroughs over its history and with agriculture as Illinois’ top industry, it’s vital that this Lab has the necessary support to continue to innovate right here in Peoria. The decision to remove the Ag Lab off the closure list is great news and a testament to tireless bipartisan advocacy done at the federal level and in our community. Our next bipartisan goal is to promote the hiring of a director and to support robust funding for the Lab to continue research utilizing corn, soybeans, and other agricultural products in the marketplace. I will continue to work with Rep. Bustos to assure the Ag Lab and its hardworking staff have the resources they need to continue their world-class research that directly benefits the agriculture industry here in the Midwest and across the world,” said Rep. Darin LaHood. “For years, Congressman LaHood and I joined forces to fight back against the president’s proposed cuts to the Peoria Ag Lab – and this year’s budget shows that the White House heard us loud and clear,” Congresswoman Bustos said. “The Ag Lab is not only critical to the Peoria community – but their groundbreaking discoveries have helped consumers, improved our economy and even saved countless lives. This victory shows that community activism and bipartisan cooperation in Congress can still work and make a true difference in our country.” This is the first time President Trump’s budget includes funding for the Peoria Ag Lab, after proposing its elimination in his first two budgets. Representatives Bustos and LaHood have worked tirelessly together to ensure the Peoria Ag Lab remained fully funded despite these proposed spending cuts. LaHood, Bustos Statement After Peoria Ag Lab Removed from Closure List in FY2020 Budget LaHood, Bustos Invite Agricultural Research Service Administrator to Visit Peoria Ag Lab LaHood, Bustos Announce New Hiring at Peoria Ag Lab LaHood, Bustos Write USDA Seeking to End Functional Hiring Freeze at the Peoria Ag Lab LaHood, Bustos Advocate for Peoria Ag Lab Funding<\|endoftext\|>LaHood, Bustos Joint Statement on Meeting with ARS Administrator WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement after a meeting with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young: “We met with Administrator Jacobs-Young to discuss the importance of the Peoria Ag Lab to our farm economy and to families across the country,” said Representatives LaHood and Bustos. “The Ag Lab is a pillar of the Peoria community and we were pleased the White House heeded our continued calls to fully fund the facility in this year’s budget. Now, our focus must shift toward fully staffing the Ag Lab and filling the 17 open positions to support its groundbreaking research that benefits our farmers, consumers and the country. We’ll continue working together and pressing the Department of Agriculture to fully staff the Ag Lab so Peoria can continue to be at the forefront of agricultural research for generations to come.” Click here for photos of the meeting.<\|endoftext\|>LaHood Bill Passes House as Part of IRS Reform Package WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted in favor of H.R. 5444 the Taxpayer First Act, which includes the Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act introduced by Rep. LaHood earlier this year. The Taxpayer First Act is one of two bipartisan bills passed by the House as part of the biggest push to reform the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in over 20 years. “Constituents call into my office every day with complaints regarding the IRS, and it is clear to everyone that major changes must be made to the agency,” said Rep. LaHood. “As a member of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, my colleagues and I have been working on these bipartisan reforms to rebuild trust between taxpayers and the IRS. I am especially glad that it includes my bill to empower the Taxpayer Advocate Service so that it can better do its job and address systemic problems at the IRS, making it more effective and accountable. When people file their taxes, they should have confidence that their return will be processed fairly and that their information will be protected, and the Taxpayer First Act will help ensure that is the case.” Watch Rep. LaHood’s floor speech in support of the Taxpayer First Act HERE. In addition to the Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act, the bills passed today include reforms that will ensure the IRS puts customer service first, that taxpayer information is protected, and that IRS technology is upgraded. You can read more about the bill HERE. Rep. LaHood introduced H.R. 5342 the Improving Assistance for Taxpayers Act to strengthen protections for taxpayers by requiring the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to respond in a timely manner to Taxpayer Assistance Directives (TAD) issued by the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). You can read more about the bill HERE.	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Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe, has expressed confidence that the youth in the state will benefit greatly under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. He made the statement during a visit to the University Teaching Hospital Lokoja, where he visited Veronica Bello, a 300-level Political Science student of the Federal University Lokoja, who was involved in an accident. Hon. Anyebe emphasized that the current administration’s vision is to ensure that youth in the state feel included and supported. He assured that as the government begins to implement programs for the youth, their genuine intentions for the youth will become more evident. The Commissioner encouraged the youth in the state to support the administration in order to advance their progress and development. Additionally, he advised motorists to drive cautiously to prevent avoidable accidents on the roads. He wished Veronica a speedy recovery and reminded students to be cautious while moving on the highways. In her response, Veronica expressed her gratitude to the Commissioner for his visit and assistance, noting that it reflects the government’s concern for the welfare of students in the state. James Sani, Information Officer, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in Lokoja,<\|endoftext\|>By Musa Solomon. Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones said the state government would no longer tolerate teachers who do not take their job seriously The Commissioner made this known while on a routine inspection visit to Crowther Memorial College, Lokoja. He frowned at the attitude of teachers coming late to work, warning that the attitude would no longer be condoned. The state government, according to him, would closely monitor and inspect the activities of teachers to ensure that the right thing is done. The Commissioner who paid an unscheduled visit to the school by 7:40 am, was not happy as he met only a few teachers on duty. He said that the government has created a system to ensure that education is totally free and would not take it likely with people who are trying to sabotage the efforts of the government towards making sure that children in the state have access to quality education. According to him, the state government would not shy away from its responsibility of ensuring standard, order, and uniformity in everything it does, noting that the state government, under the leadership of Alhaji Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, would continue to focus massively on education. He called for the cooperation of teachers with the Ministry to make the State a shining example in Education across the whole of Northern Nigeria and the Nation The Commissioner after inspecting the classes and teaching, enjoined the principal to keep up the momentum. Speaking, the Principal of Crowther Memorial College, Lokoja, Mr. Maliki Banje Adinoye, said the routine inspection is a welcome development as it would make the staff to be up to their duties and also ensure the effective running of schools. He thanked the government for the huge investment made in education, saying that it would improve the standard of education and boost the morale of teachers. The Commissioner was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Alh Yakubu Dele Musa, the Director of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Mathew Salami, and some staff of the Ministry.<\|endoftext\|>VANDALIZATION OF BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AND OTHER VALUABLES AT THE KOGI STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATION, OCHAJA 1. The Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Ochaja was attacked on the night of Monday, 5th June 2023 with broadcast equipment and other valuables either carted away or destroyed by the vandals. 2. The Ministry Officials led by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo and the Director General of the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Alh. Ojo Oyila Ozovehe, paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the station to ascertain the level of damage at the broadcast station. 3. His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello has directed security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book to serve as a deterrent to possible future occurrences. Security agencies are receiving useful intelligence to aid their investigations as the Divisional Police Office in Egume is working round the clock to apprehend the perpetrators. 4. With the level of damage to the station, it is regrettable to note that the Broadcasting Corporation would not be able to operate for the time being. The government is however committed to returning the station back on air as soon as possible. 5. As we thank the Royal Father of the host community for his concern over the unfortunate incident, we call on communities where government infrastructure are located to ensure safety of the infrastructure as vandalization of such assets slows down the pace of progress. 6. We shall continue to brief the public on the reports of ongoing investigations. PRO,<\|endoftext\|>Released the names of over 1,000 successful candidates in the first phase of Teachers Recruitment Exercise. In a press briefing, Kogi State Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones said the remaining successful candidates will have their names released soon. Recalled that the State Government had conducted an aptitude test for Teachers to be recruited in the State Secondary Schools, while the CBT interview for the prospective Teachers took place last year at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. The Successful candidates at the CBT were subjected to oral interview held at the GYB Model Science Secondary School, Adankolo. The Commissioner recalled that the very transparent process started with “Advertisement, Online application, Online shortlisting, Computer Based Tests, Oral Interviews for applicants who scored 40% and above”. He disclosed that an orientation/Induction programme is being organised for the successful candidates on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023 in Ayingba, Okene and Kabba, which will take place simultaneously. Successful candidates, he added, are required to participate in the programme that will take place in their respective Senatorial Districts. Employment letters will be picked up by the candidates directly during the orientation programme, adding that there shall be no collection by proxy. Other applicants, he added, are also encouraged to watch for additional information as this is just the first phase, with more names to be rolled out subsequently. See List of Successful candidates<\|endoftext\|>By Adegboyega Segun The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, has charged Kogites to take ownership of the fight against drug abuse, saying the war against criminality would be a mirage if drug abuse is not conquered. The Information Commissioner made the call when he paid a working visit to the Kogi State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in furtherance of the Kogi State Government’s determination to support the NDLEA in delivering on its mandate. In his remarks, Hon. Fanwo emphasized Government’s commitment to fighting drug abuse which, he said, is the root of criminalities. He said: “The determination of the Kogi State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello to rid the state of crimes and criminality can only be helped if young people across the state understand the fact that drugs destroy and they won’t understand until we take the message to them and spark community action against drug abuse. “It is the mandate of our Ministry to cause a revolutionary mass mobilization against illicit drugs and provoke the people to destroy drug abuse before drug abuse destroys the people. I can assure you that Governor is committed to this must-win fight”, he said. He commended the NDLEA for the good jobs they are doing despite all the challenges, hoping that his visit would set the good path to synergize with the agency. In his response, the Commander of Narcotics, Abdullahi Fakai stated that Hon. Kingsley Fanwo is the first Commissioner to visit the command since his assumption of duty in Lokoja, calling on community leaders to educate their people on the dangers of drug abuse and not leave the responsibilities to the NDLEA and government alone. He said, “Let me seize this opportunity to thank the Executive Governor of the State for being very supportive to us here in our fight against illicit drugs. The Governor has never stopped showing us he is the war leader”, he affirmed. The Commander of Narcotics further stated that the NDLEA makes arrests, investigates and goes to court to prosecute cases, appealing to the Ministry of Information to help in sensitizing the people against drug abuse adding that chronic drug users that desire to stop the habit can also report voluntarily for rehabilitation. Commander Fakai admonished parents to fulfill their social responsibilities by training their children to desist from drugs, adding that, kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery are carried out under the influence of drugs. He pledged to synergize with the Ministry through the print and electronic media to educate and sensitize the people against drug abuse, appreciating the Hon. Commissioner for the visit. === [ journalism and media communication, topicality ]<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Alternative, Hip Hop, and Jazz\| \|Owner\|\|Kansas State University\| KSDB FM is Kansas State University's campus radio station. A non-commercial radio station located in Manhattan, Kansas, broadcasting on 91.9 MHz on the FM dial, KSDB is staffed by about 100 student volunteers who gain valuable experience in all areas of radio broadcasting. It plays alternative/independent rock, hip hop, and jazz and is under the jurisdiction of the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications. The station has been broadcasting on the FM band since spring of 1950, and from its current location in the K-State Student Union since 2002. Previously, the station broadcast on the campus carrier current AM system, and had studios located in Nichols Gymnasium. When Nichols burned down in 1968, KSDB operated from temporary locations until McCain Auditorium was completed. The station still maintains studios and offices there. Live requests can be made by calling (785) 532-0919. \|\|This article is in a list format that may be better presented using prose. (September 2008)\| - March, KSDB went on the air as wired-wireless (carrier current) AM station - December, changed frequency to 660 kHz - Spring, went on the air at 88.1 FM, 10 watts - February, began broadcasting from makeshift studios at KMAN-AM in downtown Manhattan, KS - moved to Farrell Library (now Hale Library) - moved to McCain Auditorium - power boosted to 100 watts - began broadcasting 12 hours per day - power boosted to 125 watts - power boosted to 1,400 watts, frequency changed to 91.9 MHz - students put in charge of programming decisions under leadership of advisor Candace L. T. Walton - July, launched new studio in K-State Student Union with Candace Walton and Todd Simon as key administrators. - Moved back to McCain during Union renovations KSDB began as an experiment on the third floor of Nichols Gymnasium in 1949. The first broadcasts began in earnest in March, but KSDB was a commercial station by June. KSDB's commercial status allowed it to be self-supporting. Instead of a tower, the station broadcast over the campus power system. Broadcasting as a wired-wireless (or carrier current) station meant the signals never went more than a few hundred feet from power lines. This was within the maximum distance allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). At this time, the station was a member of the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System and under the direction of the Speech Department and Prof. George L. Arms. KSDB initially broadcast at 560 kHz. At this frequency, “practically the only way to hear the station was to sit on the steps of Nichols gym with a portable radio.” The station switched to 660 in December, 1949, which “resulted in a marked improvement in reception.” Programming for KSDB in the first year went from an hour of music at first, to about four hours of music, talk, and sports by November 2, 1949. The schedules for KSDB and KSAC were printed in the Kansas State Collegian. KSDB was on the air for 6 hours each weekday by November 20, 1950. KSDB was licensed by the FCC in November 1949, and FM broadcasts began the following spring. At least some of the new equipment was provided by U.S. Senator Arthur Capper. Wendall Wilson was the first K-State student to broadcast on KSDB in 1950. The Nichols fire On Friday 13 December 1968, Nichols Gymnasium was burned by arsonists. The fire "completely wiped out" KSDB, along with the Music Department and Physical Education. The only piece of music to survive the fire was the Wabash Cannonball, which became one of K-State's main fight songs. The KSDB disc jockey on the air reportedly said "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are leaving the air early." For KSDB, the loss was tremendous. The December 16 Kansas State Collegian quoted then-station manager Kenneth Mroziniski as saying, "We lost a brand new Gage transmitter, Gage board console, New Producer console, two new turntables and two tape recorders." Virginia Howe was head of radio and television at the time. "A writer for the radio version of The Lone Ranger, she lost a near lifetime of documents and records." Lowell Jack was station manager at KMAN-AM and came to KSDB's rescue. Later that year KSDB moved into the fifth floor of Farrell Library (now Hale Library). The space was provided by Professor Richard Farley, administrator of the library. The 1971 Royal Purple yearbook indicates KSDB was using $70,000 worth of new equipment purchased since April, 1970. The quiet atmosphere of the library was in stark contrast to the bustling radio station. In addition, low ceilings hampered the ability of the television workshop to provide adequate lighting for scenes. KSDB continued to exist in this location until students heard of the planned expansion of the auditorium (to be renamed McCain Auditorium) and lobbied for space. In 1976, KSDB moved into the third floor of McCain Auditorium. In 1988 the KMAN-AM/KMKF-FM (Manhattan Broadcasting Company) studios on Casement Road caught fire. Representatives from KSDB offered studio space, and KMKF-FM was back on the air in only 12 hours. KMAN-AM took longer to get back on the air. According to Lowell Jack, "They made the offer before firemen had the fire under control." Manhattan Broadcasting employees were using some KSDB equipment that had been donated after the Nichols Fire. In 1987, KSDB upgraded to a 1,400 watt transmitter which is still in use today. KAKE-TV in Wichita donated a tower for the transmitter. KSDB purchased automation equipment in 1997 which allowed it to broadcast 24 hours per day. KSDB officially moved into its new studio in the K-State Student Union on July 1, 2002 under the leadership of Candace Walton. The studio was fitted with all-new digital equipment. There are litany of people who have attributed to the success of this college radio station. In the spring of 2013, KSDB was awarded 14 undergraduate radio awards, the most awarded to any institution in the state. In the fall of 2015 KSDB moved back to McCain due to the renovations at the K-State Student Union, which is where the main studio and offices remain, while an open mic is set up in the Union Studios. KSDB has gone through multiple programming and identity changes throughout its existence. Due to the transient nature of college radio, students typically commit no more than four years to the station, providing much variance. Since the early 1980s, KSDB has been known for its diverse programming, which has taken such titles as, “Urban,” “Jam the Box,” “Nights,” and others, which typically aired in the evenings. Along with station programming, the station dropped its longtime moniker of DB92 in favor of the Wildcat 91.9 in the late 1990s. The name was changed yet again to its current 91.9 KSDB in 2014. KSDB, in its current state, is the product of much recognition including improvement of diverse programs that change with the student body over the years. Programming decisions are made by the program director, who also hires executive staff members (students). Financial and administrative duties like FCC licensing are handled by the station manager. This balance of freedom and oversight has resulted in numerous awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters for KSDB students. Students have been allowed to make programming decisions since 1999. "Program and content decisions will be made by the executive staff in weekly meetings in which the program director will serve as chair." Current programming features hip hop from 12:00-4:00am, jazz from 4:00-6:00am, and alternative for the rest of the day. KSDB sports announcers broadcast home football and basketball games, and most away games, as well as doing Sports Talk every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 6:00pm. There are also several specialty shows that take place throughout the week that play different genres of music like metal and local music, or talk shows discussing movies, amongst other things. From its earliest days, KSDB has built its programming around music, talk, and sports. By the late 1950s, programming for KSDB had expanded to include adaptations of novels, children's programs, and interviews with movie-goers directly from theaters. In 1952, KSDB was the only station to broadcast K-State's basketball games in the West. The station has also hosted public affairs programs through the years, such as "Kat's Eye" and "A Purple Affair." KSDB-TV is a closed circuit television station broadcast to K-State through the on-campus cable system on channel 25. Currently, KSDB-TV airs a simulcast of radio programming. - Gordon Jump, TV actor and Maytag Man - Mitch Holthus, voice of the Kansas City Chiefs - Craig Bolerjack, voice of the Utah Jazz and NCAA college basketball announcer - Steve Physioc, formerly play-by-play announcer for the local telecasts of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball games and now announcer on Fox Sports Kansas City and the Royals Radio Network for the Kansas City Royals baseball club. - Kansas State Collegian, 7 March 1950 - Kansas State Collegian, 2 Nov 1949 - Kansas State Collegian, 20 Nov 1949 - Royal Purple, 1957 - Royal Purple, 1970 - Update Magazine, Fall 2000 - K-Stater, Winter 2005 - Kansas State Collegian, 1988 - Kansas State Collegian, 5 November 1998 - Royal Purple, 1952 === Domain: journalism and media communication	[{"idx": "https://kogistate.gov.ng/youth-support-and-inclusion-a-priority-for-kogi-state-government/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "topicality-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kogistate.gov.ng/youth-support-and-inclusion-a-priority-for-kogi-state-government/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "topicality-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kogistate.gov.ng/youth-support-and-inclusion-a-priority-for-kogi-state-government/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "topicality-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kogistate.gov.ng/youth-support-and-inclusion-a-priority-for-kogi-state-government/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "topicality-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kogistate.gov.ng/youth-support-and-inclusion-a-priority-for-kogi-state-government/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "topicality-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://ksdb-fm.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "journalism_and_media_communication-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
[ journalism and media communication, politics ] === By: Leonel Martinez As a kid growing up in Lamont in the 1970s, almost all the adult Latinos I knew were farm workers. I assumed that’s all we could do. But one day, I spotted a campaign sign for a young Mexican-American running for the State Assembly, and the world changed. I realized Hispanics could also hold powerful positions in society. That name on the sign was “Ray Gonzales,” and he had launched a campaign that would make him the first Latino to be elected to state office from the San Joaquin Valley. With only two Hispanics in the state Legislature, none from conservative Kern County, victory seemed impossible. Gonzales shocked the state and won. And in doing so, he cleared the path for other Kern County Latinos to win election in the decades to come. Now 80 years old, and in failing health, Gonzales remains a political warrior with a heart for justice. “I studied for the priesthood and I studied with the Holy Ghost fathers,” said Gonzales in a telephone interview from his home in Oceanside, where he has moved to be closer to his children. “I had already committed to help the downtrodden. It was kind of easy to transfer my goals and desires to civilian life, where I kind of felt like, ‘I’m still doing God’s work.’” I didn’t meet Gonzales until 1990s, when I was a reporter for The Californian covering his third and last political campaign against incumbent Mary K. Shell for 2nd District Kern County Supervisor. He lost that race and left town to work for the foreign service and Peace Corps and finally teach at Cal State Monterey Bay. I didn’t see him for years. After he retired from teaching in 1997 and I left reporting, we bumped into each other again and formed a fast friendship. We had lunch probably two dozen times over a two or three year span and during that time Gonzales virtually taught me a college course on Kern County politics and history. One of my favorite stories was about when Gonzales had the gumption to turn down iconic labor leader Cesar Chavez in 1971. The problem was that United Farm Workers’ President Chavez - who has since been embraced with a state holiday and a national monument in his honor - was a much-maligned figure some labeled a communist. One politician claimed Chavez and Gonzales trained guerillas in the hills near the UFW headquarters in Keene, preparing for a revolution. Accepting Chavez’s endorsement, he realized, might scare away conservative voters. “He said, ‘What can I for you?’” Gonzales recalled. “I said, ‘I need your troops, I need your support ... but an endorsement wouldn’t be helpful.'” In that first political race, against GOP incumbent Assemblyman Kent Stacey in the 28th Assembly District, Gonzales faced steep odds. But his strategy was to run as a college professor, not a Hispanic activist. To do otherwise, he was certain, would be political suicide. Only 8 percent of his constituents were registered Latino voters. So he stitched together a coalition of Hispanics, African Americans and educators, knowing that was his only chance. His office had a payphone installed because they didn't have the $800 deposit for a private line, and the whole campaign cost only $20,000. Although Gonzales won, he lost reelection and calls the initial win “a fluke.” Yet, there were other victories. Born and raised in Bakersfield, Gonzales became the first Latino faculty member at Bakersfield College in 1965. Later that decade, he became president of a group that successfully battled for more minority television reporters. He also staged a picket of the Bakersfield City School District board to force the hiring of the district’s first Hispanic principal. It succeeded. But I always felt his most important victory came when he formed the Kern County Latino Redistrict Coalition to successfully carve out political districts with a majorities of Hispanic voters. That effort resulted in several Kern Latinos for the first time being elected to office at the state and county levels. The trend has continued. “That had an impact,” Gonzales said. “It’s ongoing. It took the lid off something.” Gonzales took a last teaching job at Cal State Bakersfield, where he always requested approval for classroom changes even though he had decades of experience, according to Mark Martinez, head of the Political Science Department. “When did he get his Ph.D.? Probably when I was 9,” said Martinez. "I’d say, ‘Ray, you know what you’re doing.’ He’d say, ‘No no, you’re the boss.’” I was with Gonzales at a reception welcoming him as an appointed trustee for the Bakersfield City School District in 2015. He posed for snapshots, grinning and joking, back in elected office for only the second time and 43 years after his first election. Soon after winning reelection unopposed, Gonzales began experiencing problems related to diabetes and hemodialysis, and he resigned. Since then, Gonzales’ health has worsened. He depends on others to get around. The political warrior is weary. “Now, I can’t even sit up in my own bed,” he said. “I run out of gas. I’m tired.” After almost half a century doing battle to improve the lives of others, Gonzales now reflects often on his own death. When his battles are over, how would he like to be remembered? Gonzales paused for a few seconds before responding. “He was a local boy who liked to do good and accomplish some things when he believed something needed to change.” Leonel Martinez, a Bakersfield College and Cal State Bakersfield graduate, is a technical writer for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office and a former reporter and columnist for The Californian. Contact him at [email protected].<\|endoftext\|>Leadership of the California State Legislature Applauds State Supreme Court Decision to Protect Immigrant Children from Deportation SACRAMENTO – The leadership of the California State Legislature today applauded a decision handed down by the California State Supreme Court in the case of BIANKA M v. SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. The ruling with her mother, who had previously moved to the United States. “The unanimous opinion of the California Supreme Court reaffirms what California has been working to do for a long time – protect children from unsafe conditions and prevent families in our immigrant communities from being torn apart,” said Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins. “Today’s decision is just another example of California’s leadership and commitment to help working families.” “We strongly applaud today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Bianka because it reinforces California’s policy of welcoming immigrant children who were abandoned, abused, or neglected in their countries of origin,” said California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. “We filed an Amicus Brief in this case, in part, as a guiding message to lower courts so that they may faithfully carry out our policies in their decisions.” “The lower courts misunderstood and misapplied Sec 155 of the Civil Code in denying Bianka’s request,” said Senator Ben Hueso, Chair of the California Legislative Caucus. “As the architects and sponsors of this code section, we wanted the Supreme Court to have a clear understanding of our intent. We think they got it right in today’s decision and are hopeful that we’ve removed a roadblock to family reunification.” At the age of 10, petitioner Bianka M., a native of Honduras, had entered the United States unaccompanied and without prior authorization. After a brief detention by federal authorities, she was reunited with her mother, who had left Honduras for the United States many years before. In a family court action naming her mother as the respondent, Bianka asked for an order placing her in her mother’s sole custody. She also asked the court to issue findings that would enable her to seek “special immigrant juvenile” status under federal immigration law—a classification that permits immigrant children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents to apply for lawful permanent residence while remaining in the United States. The Superior Court denied Bianka’s requests, concluding it could not issue either a custody order or findings relevant to special immigrant juvenile status unless Bianka first established a basis for exercising personal jurisdiction over her father and joined him as a party to the action. The Court of Appeal had upheld the ruling. The Supreme Court granted review “to determine whether the superior court properly required the child’s nonresident, noncustodial parent to be joined as a party in her parentage action seeking special immigrant juvenile findings.” They found that “the action may...proceed regardless of whether the court believes it was filed primarily for the purpose of obtaining the protections from abuse, neglect, or abandonment that federal immigration law provides.” The Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeal and remanded the case for further proceedings. Senator Kevin de León, at the time President pro Tem of the California State Senate; Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly; Senator Toni Atkins, at the time Speaker Emeritus of the California State Assembly, now Senate President pro Tem; Senator Ben Hueso, Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus; Senator Ricardo Lara, former Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus; were the signatories of the Amicus Brief on behalf of Bianka M.<\|endoftext\|>Release Washington, DC—Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) was selected as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight on the Committee on Science, Space, & Technology. January 22, 2016 Press Release Lincoln, IL— Rep. LaHood (IL-18) held an inaugural meeting with his Agriculture Advisory Committee yesterday in Lincoln, Illinois. Organized by Representative LaHood, this working group is composed of nearly 40 farmers from all 19 counties in the 18th District. Rep. LaHood released the following statement about the purpose and objective of this committee. January 12, 2016 Press Release Washington, D.C.—Congressman Darin LaHood joined Members of Congress and distinguished guests in the House Chamber tonight to hear President Obama’s final State of the Union address. January 5, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Darin LaHood released the following statement today in response to President Obama’s address proposing executive order against gun owners: December 17, 2015 Press Release Washington D.C.—Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted today in favor of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. This common sense legislation protects hard working families, farmers and December 3, 2015 Press Release Washington D.C.—Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted today in favor of H.R. November 20, 2015 Press Release November 18, 2015 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) today recommended the appointment of Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18) to serve as conferee to the House-Senate Highway Bill Conference Committee. November 5, 2015 Press Release Rep. LaHood votes to help secure job growth and opportunities for 18th District Washington, D.C.—The House of Representatives passed the first long-term highway and transit bill in a decade today. The six-year transportation bill passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 363-64. Appointed members of the House and Senate now go to Conference to reconcile differences between the two chamber’s positions and produce a final legislative measure.<\|endoftext\|>WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Darin LaHood participated in debate on the House Floor, advocating in support of H.R. 2646 - the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016, a measure that would overhaul mental health care in the United States. WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. LaHood released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court ruling in U.S. v. Texas, which upheld a Texas federal district court’s decision prohibiting the Obama Administration from using executive action to implement the Deferred Action for Parent of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents program. WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. LaHood questioned EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy during a Science, Space, and Technology Committing hearing examining the scientific justifications for the EPA’s sweeping regulatory agenda. Legislation authored by Rep. Darin LaHood passes the House with bipartisan support to modernize NITRD program. WASHINGTON, DC— Today, legislation authored by Congressman Darin LaHood to modernize and streamline federal investment in high-end computing and information technology passed the House floor with unanimous bipartisan support. June 12, 2016 Press Release "First and foremost, I mourn with the families and victims of last night’s tragic shooting. I will continue to monitor what further details the FBI and local law enforcement officials release in regards to the deadly violence from Orlando, Florida. It has been reported that this cowardly attack was conducted by an individual pledging allegiance to ISIS. This week, House Republicans rolled out the second piece of their new policy agenda, A Better Way, providing proactive strategies to address six of America’s most pressing issues. These policy proposals are the result of multiple Member-driven task forces set up by Speaker Paul Ryan. Today, Rep. Darin LaHood—a former Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC— Today, legislation authored by Congressman Darin LaHood to modernize and streamline federal investment in high-end computing and information technology passed out of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. May 12, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) today released the following statement in honor of National Police Week: Quincy, IL— Today, Rep. Darin LaHood hosted a community round table forum with local law enforcement officers, medical professionals, treatment providers, and local government officials to discuss the growing problem of heroin and synthetic opioid addiction and overdose. April 29, 2016 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC— During debate on the House Floor this week, Rep. Darin LaHood argued in favor of H.J. Res. 88, a joint resolution to block the U.S. Department of Labor’s “Fiduciary Rule” from going into effect.<\|endoftext\|>Release Dr. Seidel of U of I testifies before House Sub-committee on Science, Space, and Technology Washington, D.C. — Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) welcomed Dr. Edward Seidel to Capitol Hill today to testify on a review of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program. Serving as a witness to the House Sub-committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Dr. October 22, 2015 Press Release Stringent ozone requirements threaten job creation and economic progress Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18), who serves on the House Science, Space and Technology committee, questioned witnesses today regarding the EPA's decision to lower ozone standards. His statement reads below: October 15, 2015 Press Release Rep. LaHood continues building staff for Central Illinois and Washington D.C. Peoria, IL—Newly-elected Congressman Darin LaHood continues to establish his staff since being sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives on September 17. Following his win in the September 10 special election, hiring has taken place in both Washington D.C. and across the 18th Congressional District in Peoria, Jacksonville, and Springfield. September 24, 2015 Press Release Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18) today released the following statement regarding Pope Francis' congressional address: Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18) will welcome Sister Sara Kowal of Peoria for Pope Francis' congressional address on Thursday, September 24th. September 17, 2015 Press Release Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (IL-18) issued the following statement on being sworn-in to the 114th Congress. “It is truly an honor to be sworn into the 114th Congress. I am humbled to have been entrusted by the families of Illinois’ 18th Congressional District to represent them in Congress.<\|endoftext\|>Release House Committee on Ways & Means introduces legislation for tax reform WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republicans unveiled their plan to bring relief to the American tax payer with their introduction of comprehensive tax reform. FAA grant to fund repairs to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport SPRINGFIELD, IL—Congressmen Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), operating within the U.S. Department of Transportation, has awarded the Springfield Airport Authority a $3.4 million grant to provide needed repairs to the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. August 3, 2017 Press Release U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary hears local perspectives on opioid epidemic QUINCY, IL—Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) welcomed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. July 26, 2017 Press Release Washington, D.C.— U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has released the $14 million in funds from the TIGER grant the city of Springfield received for phase two of the rail improvement project. LaHood and Davis recently met with federal transportation officials urging the timely release of the grant. July 12, 2017 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that the House Appropriations Committee included funding for the Peoria Agriculture Research Lab in their markup of the agriculture appropriations bill. July 7, 2017 Press Release Rep. LaHood marks 2,000 constituent caseworks closed June 22, 2017 Press Release House of Representatives passed HR 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. June 21, 2017 Press Release Legislation would allow third party entities to assist in restoring abandoned mines Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) introduced H.R. 2937, The Community Reclamation Partnerships Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would expand protections under existing law to third-party groups who participate in cleaning and re-purposing inactive coal mines, abandoned before modern regulations. June 19, 2017 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) and Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today pressed President Trump to scrap plans to close the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. 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Detailed Report. === Although the team has gained immense popularity due to its association with celebrity owners, it was surrounded with controversy and poor on-field performance through the first three years of the tournament. The team's performance, however, improved from the fourth season as it qualified for the IPL playoffs as well as the now defunct Champions League Twenty20. They eventually became the IPL champions for the first time in 2012, by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final and repeated the feat in 2014, defeating Kings XI Punjab. The Knight Riders hold the record for the longest winning streak by any Indian team in T20s (14). The leading run-scorer of the side is Gautam Gambhir, while the leading wicket-taker is Sunil Narine. The official theme of the team is Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re (we will act, fight and win!) and the official colours are purple and gold. The brand value of the Knight Riders was estimated at $86 million in 2015, the highest valuation amongst all eight teams by a margin. Initially, when Kolkata Knight Riders were first introduced in 2008, the logo of the team consisted of a blazing golden Viking helmet against a black background with the name of the team written in gold next to it. However, the black background was changed to purple in the third season. It was in 2012 that the current logo, which has a blazing purple Corinthian helmet trimmed with gold, with Kolkata Knight Riders written within a shield was introduced. The tagline of the team was "All the King's Men" during the first four seasons. However, in the fifth it was replaced by "New Dawn, New Knights". The team's official colours were black and gold during the first two seasons. At the time, Khan said that "golden symbolizes spirit of life and black presents the Goddess Kali." It was later changed to purple and gold during the third season and was kept so. The jersey was created by Bollywood fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The main theme of the team Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re (we will act, fight and win!) was scored by Vishal-Shekhar duo. A Knight Riders album featuring several singers and music composers including Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri was also created. The home venue of the Knight Riders is the iconic Eden Gardens (with the two ends of the crease called the High Court End and the Club House End). Owned by the Cricket Association of Bengal, it is the largest cricket stadium in India and had a seating capacity of over 90,000. In 2011, the stadium was renovated to meet the standards set by the ICC for the 2011 Cricket World Cup; reducing its capacity to around 68,000. The renovated stadium includes a new clubhouse and players' facilities, upgrading the exterior wall, cladding the existing roof structure with a new metal skin, and general infrastructure improvements. In 2013, two of the team's home matches were hosted by the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. At the 2009 auction the team bought Bangladeshi all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza. Due to the unavailability of Pakistani players starting 2009, KKR had to suspend the contract of Umar Gul, who was a key performer from the 2008 season. On 26 April 2009, KKR administration sent back two of its players Akash Chopra and Sanjay Bangar on the premises of poor performance.Shane Bond was acquired after releasing Ricky Ponting, Morne van Wyk and the Pakistani players Umar Gul, Salman Butt, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Akhtar before the third season. Moises Henriques was traded to Delhi in return for Owais Shah and Manoj Tiwary. Thus, their overseas roster for the 2010 season consisted of Shane Bond, Mashrafe Mortaza, Brendon McCullum, Charl Langeveldt, Ajantha Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Brad Hodge, David Hussey, Owais Shah and Chris Gayle. Before the February 2014 auction, the team had only retained their key performers Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine. From the auctions that took place, the team brought back Jacques Kallis and Yusuf Pathan with their right-to-match (RTM) card. Also keeping their place in the squad was Ryan ten Doeschate and Shakib Al Hasan. New international players were Morne Morkel, Patrick Cummins and Chris Lynn. Prominent Indian players bought included Robin Uthappa, Umesh Yadav, Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav and Piyush Chawla. KKR's impressive additions in the 2015 auction were veteran Australian bowler Brad Hogg and wicket-keeper Sheldon Jackson. Before the auction in February 2016, they released Ryan ten Doeschate who was a part of their team for five consecutive seasons along with pace bowler Pat Cummins. The Knight Riders were particularly noted for their change in approach from the previous auctions where they had concentrated on spinners. For the 2016 edition, however, they acquired as many as six pacers in the form of all-rounders John Hastings, Colin Munro, Jason Holder and Rajagopal Sathish as well as bowlers Ankit Rajpoot and Jaydev Unadkat, with the latter being a former player of the squad. They signed one spinner in Manan Sharma. Before the 2017 auctions, they released Morne Morkel, Brad Hogg, Jason Holder, Colin Munro, John Hastings, Jaydev Unadkat, Rajagopal Sathish, Manan Sharma and replacement signing Shaun Tait. The Knight Riders qualified for the Champions League Twenty20 in 2011, 2012 and 2014. The latter was the last edition of the tournament before it being permanently called off. The team was eliminated in the group stage in 2011 and 2012, but finished as runners-up in the ultimate season.<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Although the team has gained immense popularity due to its association with celebrity owners, it was surrounded with controversy and poor on-field performance through the first three years of the tournament. The team's performance, however, improved from the fourth season as it qualified for the IPL playoffs and made it to the Champions League Twenty20. They eventually became the IPL champions for the first time in 2012, by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final and repeated the feat in 2014, defeating Kings XI Punjab. The Knight Riders hold the record for the longest winning streak by any Indian team in T20s (14). The leading run-scorer of the side is Gautam Gambhir, while the leading wicket-taker is Sunil Narine. The official theme of the team is Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re (We will do, we will fight, we will win) and the official colors are purple and gold. The brand value of the Knight Riders was estimated at $86 million in 2015, the highest valuation amongst all eight teams by a margin. Initially, when Kolkata Knight Riders were first introduced in 2008, the logo of the team consisted of a blazing golden Viking helmet against a black background with the name of the team Kolkata Knight Riders written in gold next to it. However, the black background was changed to purple in the third season. In 2012, a new logo, which consist of a blazing purple Corinthian helmet trimmed with gold, with Kolkata Knight Rider written within a shield has been introduced. The name Knight Riders has been chosen keeping in view the kids and the youth. The tag line of the team was "All the King's Men" during the first four season. However, in the fifth it was replaced by "New Dawn, New Knights". The team's official colours were black and gold during the first two seasons. Khan explained that "golden symbolizes spirit of life and black presents the Goddess Kali." It was later changed to purple and gold during the third season and was kept so. The jersey was created by Bollywood fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The main theme of the team Korbo, Lorbo, Jitbo Re (We will do it, Fight for it, Win it) has been created by Vishal-Shekhar duo. A Knight Rider album with several singers and music composers including Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri was also created. In 2009, A music video for one of the songs from the album, called "Too Hot, Too cool" directed by Farah Khan and featuring Khan and some of the members of the team was filmed in helipad area in Film City, Mumbai. The theme of the video centred around the African wild life as the IPL 2's venue had been shifted to South Africa at the time. The home venue of the Knight Riders is the iconic Eden Gardens (with the two ends of the crease called the High Court End and the Pavilion End). Owned by the Cricket Association of Bengal, it is the largest cricket stadium in India and had a seating capacity of over 90,000. In 2011, the stadium was renovated to meet the standards set by the ICC for the 2011 Cricket World Cup; reducing its capacity to around 68,000. The renovated stadium includes a new clubhouse and players' facilities, upgrading the exterior wall, cladding the existing roof structure with a new metal skin, and general infrastructure improvements. In 2013, two of the team's home matches were hosted by the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. In the 2012 auction, KKR bought back their former batsman, Brendon McCullum. They also acquired West Indian spinner Sunil Narine and South African fast bowler Marchant de Lange. The team later added four domestic players to their squad, including Debabrata Das and Iresh Saxena from Bengal, Saurashtra's Chirag Jani and Sanju Samson from Kerala. In November 2012, KKR released four players from their team : Iresh Saxena, Chirag Jani, Sanju Samson and Jaydev Unadkat. In the 2013 auction, the team bought two overseas players, Sachithra Senanayake and Ryan McLaren. Category - journalism and media communication, game<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Independent (2003–2008, 2012–present)\| \|Owner\|\|Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.) \|First air date\|\|August 4, 1999\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|UPN (Former affiliation)\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|WVLA-TV, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD\| \|Former callsigns\|\|W19AW, KBTR-LP, WZUP–19\| \|Former affiliations\|\|UPN (1999–2003) \|Transmitter power\|\|10 kW\| KZUP-CD is the local low-powered, Class-A Independent station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, previously affiliated with the Retro Television Network. It transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 20 from a transmitter in Addis, Louisiana, while it operates from studios shared with WVLA-TV, WGMB-TV and WBRL-CD at Perkins Rowe Town Center in Baton Rouge. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group, and is sister station to the area's Fox affiliate, WGMB-TV and The CW affiliate WBRL-CD. The station is seen via cable on Cox Communications. While "KZUP-CD" is the station's official calls, the station uses "KZUP-TV" for promotional purposes. It was the second UPN affiliate (of three) in the Baton Rouge area. When the station went over the air on November 26, 2002, it changed its call sign to KZUP-19—originally it was going to air on channel 21 and WB affiliate WBRL-CA was on channel 19, but this assignment was short-lived. Channel 19 was once used as a translator station for local station and original UPN affiliate WBTR, and when KZUP went on the air, WBTR moved to previously-unused channel 41. It became an Independent station after losing the UPN's rights to Raycom Media's WBXH-CA in 2003. As an Independent, it called itself "Z-19," and it primarily aired African-American-centered programming like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jeffersons. For brief periods in 2005, KZUP was used to air WVLA and WGMB programming when those two stations were converting to high-definition programming. KZUP became an affiliate of Retro Television Network on September 15, 2008. In 2012, for unknown reasons, White Knight Broadcasting dropped RTN from KZUP, and the station currently airs a mixture of infomercials and syndicated programming using its previous logo and branding, "Z-19." On April 24, 2013, Communications Corporation of America announced the sale of its entire group to Nexstar Broadcasting Group. WVLA and KZUP were to be sold to Mission Broadcasting, but on August 13, 2014, Mission withdrew its application. Nexstar will continue to operate WVLA & KZUP under a shared service agreement, with sister stations WGMB and WBRL. KZUP was the official station of the Southern University athletic department. On January 4, 2016, Nexstar agreed to exercise its option to purchase KZUP-CD. Nexstar also decided that KZUP-CD license will enter into the FCC's broadcast incentive auction. Sale was approved by the FCC on February 19 and completed on March 17. \|19.1\|\|480i\|\|4:3\|\|KZUP-CA\|\|Main KZUP-CD programming\| Syndicated programming on KZUP-CD includes Family Guy, Seinfeld, Rules of Engagement, Community, America's Court with Judge Ross, Supreme Justice with Judge Karen, Everyone Loves Raymond, The Office, Anger Management, American Dad!, and Cheaters, among others. - "Information Please," Baton Rouge Advocate, September 12, 1999 - "2 Cable Stations Go Over the Air," Baton Rouge Advocate, December 15, 2002 - The Advocate, October 6, 2005 - RTN press release - Application Info, CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved 6 December 2014. - Consummation Notice, CDBS Public Access, Federal Communications Commission, Retrieved 6 January 2015. - Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License - Federal Communications Commission - Application Search Details - Federal Communications Commission - Consummation Notice - Federal Communications Commission - RabbitEars TV Query for KZUP-CD<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Digital: 20 (UHF)\| Virtual: 19 (PSIP) \|Affiliations\|\|Independent (2003–2008, 2012–present)\| \|Owner\|\|Nexstar Media Group\| (Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.) \|First air date\|\|August 4, 1999\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|UPN (Former affiliation)\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|WVLA-TV, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD\| \|Former callsigns\|\|W19AW, KBTR-LP, KZUP-CA\| \|Former affiliations\|\|UPN (1999–2003)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|10 kW\| \|Height\|\|214 m (702 ft)\| KZUP-CD, virtual channel 19 (UHF digital channel 20), is a low-powered, Class A independent television station licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Owned by Nexstar Media Group, it is a sister station to Fox affiliate WGMB-TV (channel 44) and Class A CW affiliate WBRL-CD (channel 21); Nexstar also operates NBC affiliate WVLA-TV (channel 33) through joint sales and shared services agreements with owner White Knight Broadcasting. The four stations share studios on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge; KZUP's transmitter is located near Addis, Louisiana. While "KZUP-CD" is the station's official call sign, the station uses "KZUP-TV" for promotional purposes. The station signed on the air in 1999 as a WZUP-13, a UPN affiliate available only on cable (TCI and later Cox channel 13). It was the second UPN affiliate (of three) in the Baton Rouge area. When the station went over the air on November 26, 2002, it changed its call sign to KZUP-19—originally it was going to air on channel 21 and WB affiliate WBRL-CA was on channel 19, but this assignment was short-lived. Channel 19 was once used as a translator station for local station and original UPN affiliate WBTR, and when KZUP went on the air, WBTR moved to previously-unused channel 41. It became an independent station after losing UPN to Raycom Media's WBXH-CA in 2003. As an independent, it called itself "Z-19," and it primarily aired African-American-oriented programming like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jeffersons. For brief periods in 2005, KZUP was used to air WVLA and WGMB programming when those two stations were converting to high-definition programming. KZUP became an affiliate of the Retro Television Network on September 15, 2008. In 2012 White Knight Broadcasting dropped RTN and resumed carrying syndicated programming. On April 24, 2013, Communications Corporation of America announced the sale of its entire group to Nexstar Broadcasting Group. WVLA and KZUP were to be sold to Mission Broadcasting, but on August 13, 2014, Mission withdrew its application. Nexstar would continue to operate WVLA and KZUP under a shared services agreement, with sister stations WGMB and WBRL. KZUP was the official station of the Southern University athletic department. On January 4, 2016, Nexstar agreed to exercise its option to purchase KZUP-CD. Nexstar also decided to enter KZUP-CD into the FCC's broadcast incentive auction, but the station's spectrum was never sold. The sale was approved by the FCC on February 19 and completed on March 17. On December 3, 2018, Nexstar announced it would acquire the assets of Chicago-based Tribune Media for $6.4 billion in cash and debt. 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Genre: journalism and media communication, sociology A Hamas rally in Ramallah in 2007. (Hoheit/a permissive license-Share Alike 2.0 Germany) By As’ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News Hamas has been an important factor in Arab politics since its founding in 1987. It stirred controversy from the very beginning: many objected to its references to the repugnant Protocols of the Elders of Zion (the notorious antisemtic forgery) in the founding document, and it exhibited anti-Jewish sentiments — and even anti-Christian sentiments at first. But Palestinian society has been known — in contrast to Lebanon — for its aversion to sectarianism, despite the propagation of sectarian Salafite ideology from the Gulf. Hamas was compelled to change its rhetoric and its last political document (just like Hizbullah) made it clear that it opposes Zionism and not Judaism. (Some of Hamas leaders and supporters still speak in anti-Jewish terms). Hamas felt the pressure from Palestinian society it went out of its way to show that Palestinian Christians would be perceived as part of the larger Palestinian society. The rise of Hamas was not steady; the movement underwent various shifts and transformations; its foreign relations also changed, sometimes becoming closer to Iran than Qatar, and other times the reverse. In the second Intifada, it was behind many of the bombings which were not directed at military targets. To say that this soured Western public opinion would be irrelevant because Western governments, media, and some in society, were hostile (even racistly hostile) toward Palestinians and Arabs in general, regardless what actions Palestinians take against the savage Israeli occupation. There was also a debate that ensued, in Arabic, away from curious Western eyes. People (Palestinians and Arabs) discussed the usefulness and morality of aimless violence away from strict military targets (this was triggered by the bombing of a pizza parlor by Hamas in 2001). There was no consensus among Arabs regarding whether Israeli adults should be treated as legitimate military targets because of service in the military reserve. People openly discussed such matters in the press. Others disagreed and called for a shift in forms of armed struggle by Palestinians in order not to violate the traditional Islamic/Arab norms of war. Saudi Arabia’s regime was already engaged in propaganda aimed at impressing AIPAC; articles were published in the Saudi press to characterize Hamas’ violence, and the violence of other Palestinian groups, as outright terrorism. This, of course, offends many Arabs who view Israel as the pioneer and specialist in the practice of terrorism in the region, throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Hamas’ Election victory Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin meeting in Casablanca in 1994 with PLO chairman Yasser Arafat. (flickr/Israel Government Press Office) Hamas was considered by Fatah as a threat to its political dominance. (Fatah became, after Oslo, an arm of the occupation although Arafat tried in his last day to play both sides, and to revitalize the armed wing of Fatah after he became increasingly disillusioned with the “peace process.”) Quickly it became clear that Hamas was becoming the second most influential political organization after Fatah (only during Arafat’s time), as Palestinian leftist groups saw their demise. Fatah was certain it would win the 2006 election and the Israelis agreed, but Fatah got weaker after Arafat was slowly returning to the path of armed struggle — and was killed by Israel with U.S. support because of it. Elections were permitted 2006 and Hamas won. Hamas won purely as a vote against the corrupt, washed-up Fatah. The Palestinian people came to perceive Fatah, rightly, as a sell-out and as a ruthless tool of the occupation. The Palestinian political spectrum was divided between the path of Fatah and the path of Hamas. Fatah represented coordination with Israeli occupation, abandonment of armed struggle, trust in the U.S., and hope that Israel would mercifully allow the Palestinians to have a state. Hamas on the other hand, stood for opposition to peace with Israel, a firm belief in the efficacy of armed struggle, and the determination that only an Islamist ideology could mobilize the people effectively. A Score to Settle Hamas believed a return to Islamic teaching was necessary in order to win against Israel. The PLO experience (especially after the flight from Beirut in 1982) represented failure and defeat. Hamas was then what Fatah was in the wake of 1967, when it posed as the revolutionary alternative to failed Arab regimes. The U.S. and Israel could not accept Hamas’ victory and journalist David Rose revealed in this article in 2008 that both the U.S. and Israel were working for a coup to unseat Hamas in Gaza. So much for Bush’s rhetoric and democracy and the ballot box. Hamas — unlike Fatah, which suffered since its inception from infiltration and security breaches — formed an effective intelligence apparatus, and pre-empted the coup by its enemies, including Fatah. Hamas also had a score to settle with Fatah, having suffered from torture in Palestinian Authority dungeons after Oslo. Western governments had no qualms about torture by Israel and the PA as long as the victims were were Islamists and believed in armed struggle. Right before Oct. 7, Hamas had an identity crisis. It became — like the PA in a sense —associated with a repressive government in Gaza. Things were not as bad as they were under the thugs of the PA in Ramallah, but Hamas was increasingly resorting to repression against expression of opposition and resentment. Economic hardships weren’t due to Hamas’ rule (after a nearly two-decade Israeli blockade) but the people had only one address to protest against. There was none of the rampant corruption of Fatah, but the Palestinian people in Gaza were getting fed up with the handling of the siege by Hamas. The people of Gaza were fed up with its impact on their lives. Gaza is not a virtual prison. It is actually an open air prison, with the air, sea and entry points are all controlled by the Israeli occupation. Israel and subservient media still claims that Israel “withdrew” from Gaza in 2005. In fact, the occupation of Gaza never ended. What Israel did was merely redeploy the occupation troops to outside Gaza, while imposing a tight siege on the strip. The Egyptian government of Sisi is a full partner in the siege (in the time of Husni Mubarak, the Egyptian government allowed for smuggling in order to alleviate the economic conditions in Gaza). The U.S., typically, deferred to Israel to do what it wishes with the strip, and whenever Israel would decide to launch a savage military campaign against the people in Gaza, the U.S. (right, left and center) went along and provided Israel full support. Hamas Can’t Be Defeated By Force The IDF searches for Hamas tunnels in and around Gaza. (IDF/a permissive license CC BY-NC 4.0) In 2018, the people of Gaza tried to launch a peaceful protest against the siege. Israel’s response was swift: it shot at the protesters without regard to civilian lives. U.S. indulgence permitted Israel to treat the poor Gazans with callousness and vindictiveness. Not much is known about the planning of Operation Aqsa Deluge on Oct. 7. Hizbullah and Iran both confirmed that they had no prior knowledge of the operation. There are those who believe Hamas did not act alone; that when the borders opened Islamic Jihad and even smaller groups broke out of the Gaza prison and helped themselves to Israeli hostages. Hamas later admitted that not all the hostages were in its custody. The U.S. and Israel quickly responded by equating Hamas with ISIS, and President Joe Biden insisted Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. WINIP (the thinly disguised research arm of the Israeli lobby) came up with a poll to prove that Hamas is not popular and Western media all but declared the end of Hamas. But Hamas can’t be ended by force. There are reports that its popularity is rising in the West Bank, where it had been banned by the PA. Chants for Hamas have been heard all this week in the West Bank, and in Arab countries. Things don’t always go according to plan when colonial powers strategize with heavy firepower. The image of Abu ‘Ubyadah (the military spokesperson of Hamas) has been plastered all over Arab social media and even in streets of Lebanon, the only Arab countries with (almost) unlimited freedom. The release of the Palestinian prisoners was accompanied with the expression of support for Hamas. And even with the massive level of destruction and death in Gaza, there were grumblings against Hamas by the Palestinian people. For Israel to end Hamas, it must kill or expel all Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza and all the refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The Biden administration wouldn’t apparently object to such a murderous plan. As’ad AbuKhalil is a Lebanese-American professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus. He is the author of the Historical Dictionary of Lebanon (1998), Bin Laden, Islam and America’s New War on Terrorism (2002), The Battle for Saudi Arabia (2004) and ran the popular The Angry Arab blog. He tweets as @asadabukhalil The views expressed are solely those of the author and may or may not reflect those of Consortium News. Disclaimer: AS’AD AbuKHALIL: Hamas Before and After Oct. 7 - Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Latheefarook.com point-of-view<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, news ] #### YOU’VE REPRESENTED KWARA WELL, ABDULRAZAQ TELLS GAMBARI AT 75 Mon ,November, 25 2019 Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday saluted Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as he turned 75 years, calling the renowned diplomat an international statesman and a pride to the state. “My family and I are proud to be associated with Professor Gambari whose achievements as an international diplomat have stood the test of time. His years at the United Nations and other international engagements have proven to be some of the brightest in Nigeria’s moments on the global stage,” AbdulRazaq said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye. “On behalf of the Government and people of Kwara State, I congratulate Prof Gambari as he attained age 75. He has been a good ambassador of our state on the national and international scenes. I pray the Almighty Allah to grant him good health and long life. I also felicitate with the family, friends and associates of Professor on this landmark occasion of his birthday. “We are also using this occasion to commend his principled yet loud silence on Kwara over the years as a diplomat. Our administration welcomes him to avail us of his wealth of experience and to follow our gradual but steady steps to restore the glory of Kwara that produced him and his likes.” Kwara State Government Kwara State<\|endoftext\|>Has released its federal allocation figures for the months of June and July, 2018. In a statement on Saturday, the State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu disclosed that the State government received a total of N3, 647, 209, 363.97 as allocation for June. A breakdown of the June allocation figures...Details Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed on Monday flagged-off the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) in the State. The governor said the flag off was a demonstration of his administration’s resolve to pursue an agricultural policy that is farmer friendly. He disclosed that about 3,000 small holder farmers across the State are to benefit...Details is calling for Expression of Interest from healthcare services under the Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme. It would be recalled that the State government recently launched the compulsory State-wide Health Insurance Scheme, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare by residents in the State. See below for more information: has disclosed that a total of N6.5billion had been expended on the Ilorin water reticulation project since the project commenced in 2009. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Water Resources, Mr Afolabi Ezekiel disclosed this while giving a status report of the project at a press conference in Ilorin on Friday....Details Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday launched Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme, making it compulsory for all residents. At the event at the state’s Banquet Hall, Ilorin, Governor Ahmed called on residents to register and take advantage of the statewide scheme to access affordable healthcare delivery in the state. The governor maintained that...Details Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has set up a Task Force to curb illegal tree felling and charcoal production in the State. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the establishment of the task force followed Governor Ahmed’s assent to the amendment Bill...Details Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says inclusiveness is critical to ensuring good governance and stability in Nigeria. Governor Ahmed made the remarks during an interaction with traditional rulers from Kwara South senatorial district of the State on Wednesday at the Government House, Ilorin. He said that inclusiveness is essential not only to get feedback...Details Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed will on Thursday, 12 July, 2018, launch the State Health Insurance Scheme. The event holds by 9am at the Kwara State Banquet Hall, according to a statement by Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Communications to the governor, Dr. Muideen Akorede, on Wednesday. The statement said that the...Details<\|endoftext\|>Download the second edition of #AAweekly, visit [IDX] for more updates. AA Weekly 2 pdfDownload Kwara State Government on Sunday called on the Federal Government to give special consideration to the state to address ecological challenges confronting it, especially the yearly flooding arising from the overflow of the River Niger and Asa River. “People of Kwara State have suffered greatly from ecological problems linked to yearly overflowing of these rivers...Details Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday said the looted funds recently returned to the state would go into social investment programme to benefit the poor. “By the grace of God, this money will go into social investment programme of the state. It is going into lifting thousands of people out of poverty. We are...Details Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRahman on Wednesday sent to the House of Assembly a list of six additional commissioner-nominees, comprising top-notch professionals and administrators with rich political backgrounds. This comes a few weeks after AbdulRazaq unveiled a four-women commissioner-nominees, including a 26-year-old. The latest nominees are Barrister Salman Jawondo (Asa); Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi (Baruten);...Details Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved N60m counterpart funds to key into the World Bank-funded Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) that would help attract development to rural areas. The payment, which is a requirement for any state to be considered for the initiative, would enable the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency...Details Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday inaugurated the State Task Force on immunisation and primary healthcare, saying the exercise forms a part of his administration’s efforts to stamp out polio and strengthen access to primary healthcare. “The presence of an active State Task Force on Immunisation is a prerequisite for quality polio campaigns and...Details Kwara State Government on Wednesday flagged off a statewide campaign against chronic malnutrition in the state, with the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) officially launched to boost nutrition among children and women. The ANRiN, facilitated by the Federal Government, is a World bank-assisted Project designed to encourage consumption of nutritious food/supplements among the citizens...Details<\|endoftext\|>Kwara State Government on Friday delivered a brand new fire truck to the Offa Fire Station, barely three days after the Owode market inferno in which traders lost many properties. The fire truck was delivered to the Olofa of Offa Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi (Esuwoye II) by the Director of Kwara State Fire Service Waheed Yakub. The gesture came barely 76 hours after Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pledged to take immediate steps to curtail such events in the future. AbdulRazaq, who was represented during a visit to the ancient town by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, also commiserated with the Olofa and the victims of the Owode fire incident which occurred on Tuesday. The Olofa commended the government for the swift action, saying he was not surprised at the action of the Governor who the monarch described as a man of his words who is always after the happiness of his people. The monarch also thanked the Government for allocating a new fire station for the State Fire Service in Offa. Yakub, for his part, said the government is poised to improve the quality of fire service in the state. Hassan Hakeem ADEKUNLE HOD. Media and Publicity For Director Kwara State Fire Service Kwara State Government Kwara State<\|endoftext\|>The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says he never made any reference to having completed Gaa-Akanbi-Agbabiaka Road, Ilorin in the 2019 Budget Speech he presented to the State House of Assembly last week. 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Wikipedia Article: === Category - journalism and media communication, history Southern Colorado's NPR Station\| \|Format\|\|Public radio news/talk (days) \| Eclectic music (evenings) \|HAAT\|\|687 meters (2,254 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Radio Colorado College\| \|Affiliations\|\|National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio Exchange, Rocky Mountain Community Radio, BBC World Service\| \|Owner\|\|Colorado College \| (The Colorado College) KRCC broadcasts non-commercial News/Talk programming, mostly from National Public Radio (NPR) and American Public Media during the daytime hours. In the evening it airs eclectic music including adult album alternative, world music, jazz, reggae and other genres. The BBC World Service is heard overnight. KRCC music programming is provided by staff announcers weekdays from 7pm to 10pm and by volunteers from 10pm to 12am. The station is also a member of the Mountain West News Bureau. Studios and offices are on North Weber Street in Colorado Springs. The transmitter is located on Cheyenne Mountain amid other Colorado Springs-area TV and FM stations. KRCC is also simulcast on a network of repeater stations around Southern Colorado. KRCC officially signed on in 1951. But the station's history began in 1944 as a public address system for the campus of Colorado College. It became a carrier current station two years later. In April 1951, it received the first non-commercial FM license in the state of Colorado, operating from a World War II surplus transmitter. It had an effective radiated power of only 280 watts, broadcasting from an antenna that was at minus 770 feet in height above average terrain. So it could not be heard much beyond Colorado Springs. Originally a training program for radio and speech students, it became a conventional college radio station in 1968 after Colorado College dropped radio and speech classes. In 1978, the station opened its microphones to the greater Colorado Springs community, paving the way for it to become Colorado's third NPR member station in 1984. From the 1980s onward, it built a series of translators to help better penetrate its largely mountainous service area. It also increased the power of the primary transmitter, first in the 1970s to 1,600 watts. Then in the 1980s, the tower height was boosted to over 2100 feet, making the signal comparable to other major FM stations in Colorado Springs. Programming is on the main transmitter in Colorado Springs KRCC 91.5 FM (2100 watts), and is simulcast on three other FM stations: - KECC in La Junta (740 watts at 91 meters/299 feet) - KCCS in Starkville (just south of Trinidad) (370 watts at 303 meters/994 feet) - KWCC in Woodland Park (100 watts at -132 meters/-432 feet). KRCC also operates seven translators: - K203AT 88.5 FM Westcliffe / Gardner (250 watts) - K210CC 89.9 FM Limon (250 watts) - K211AW 90.1 FM Manitou Springs (86 watts) - K216DQ 91.1 FM Trinidad / Raton, New Mexico (80 watts) - K231BR 94.1 FM Walsenburg (50 watts) - K238BP 95.5 FM Lake George / Florissant / Hartsel (10 watts) - K239AE 95.7 FM Salida / Buena Vista / Villa Grove (250 watts) - K289AH 105.7 FM Cañon City (75 watts) - KRCC on Twitter - 91.5 KRCC is on Facebook - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRCC - Radio-Locator information on KRCC - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRCC<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### News/Talk (Public) NPR/eclectic music (evenings)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Radio Colorado College\| \|Affiliations\|\|National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, Public Radio Exchange, Rocky Mountain Community Radio\| 91.5 KRCC (91.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting Public Radio News/Talk programming from mostly National Public Radio, and American Public Media during the daytime hours; and eclectic music during the evening hours. KRCC is licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado and owned by Colorado College. 91.5 KRCC began in 1944 as a public address system for the Colorado College campus. It became a carrier current two years later. In April 1951, it received the first noncommercial FM license in the state of Colorado, operating from a World War II surplus transmitter. Originally a training program for radio and speech students, it became a conventional college radio station in 1968 after Colorado College dropped radio and speech classes. In 1978, the station opened its microphones to the greater Colorado Springs community, paving the way for it to become Colorado's third NPR member station in 1984. From the 1980s onward, it built a series of translators to help better penetrate its largely mountainous service area. 91.5 KRCC currently provides NPR and nationally distributed public radio News/Talk programming as well as coverage of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico through its newsroom and producers during the daytime hours. Music programming is provided by staff M-F from 7pm to 10pm and by volunteers after from 10pm to 12am. Programming is on the main transmitter in Colorado Springs KRCC 91.5 FM (2100 watts) simulcast on KECC in La Junta (740 watts). Query the FCC's FM station database for KECC and KCCS in Starkville (south of Trinidad, Colorado) (370 watts). Query the FCC's FM station database for KCCS. KRCC operates seven translators: - K203AT 88.5 FM Westcliffe / Gardner (250 watts) - K210CC 89.9 FM Limon (250 watts) - K211AW 90.1 FM Manitou Springs (86 watts) - K216DQ 91.1 FM Trinidad / Raton, New Mexico (80 watts) - K231BR 94.1 FM Walsenburg (50 watts) - K238BP 95.5 FM Lake George / Florissant / Hartsel (10 watts) - K239AE 95.7 FM Salida / Buena Vista / Villa Grove (250 watts) - K289AH 105.7 FM Cañon City (75 watts)<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### News. Arts. Ideas. Where You Are. \|Channels\|\|Digital: 22 (UHF) Virtual: 22 (PSIP) \|Owner\|\|Rural California Broadcasting Corporation\| \|First air date\|\|December 2, 1983\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\| \|Former channel number(s)\|\| \|Transmitter power\|\|105,000 watts\| The station also has a public radio sister station, KRCB-FM. Much of the regular programming comes from PBS, American Public Television, and independent producers. Overnight programming is shared with the national satellite station Link TV and includes shows such as Mosaic: World News from the Middle East, while Create is simulcasted on DT2. The station receives annual about $500,000 from PBS. KRCB first went on the air in 1984 by KRCB North Bay Public Media. KRCB North Bay Public Media was founded by Nancy Dobbs, president and CEO of KRCB North Bay Public Media. KRCB shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 22, on June 12, 2009, as part of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television. The station's digital signal relocated from its pre-transition UHF channel 23 to channel 22. KRCB agreed to move frequencies, while retaining its display channel number, in the FCC auction for $72 million on February 10, 2017. Proceeds will be used to start an endowment. On September 7, 2017, KRCB announced that it would acquire KCSM-TV in San Mateo from the San Mateo County Community College District for $12 million, using some of the money earned in the auction; the acquisition allows KRCB to expand its reach into the Bay Area, as KCSM-TV's transmitter is located at the Sutro Tower in San Francisco. In one of the most crowded areas in the U.S. for PBS and public broadcasting, KRCB is notable for its coverage of local news and politics, and for the Emmy and Telly Award-winning, nationally distributed environmental series, Natural Heroes. KRCB also engages the community through local initiatives like North Bay Bountiful, a series of TV, Radio and digital stories that explore agriculture, food systems and environmentalism. [IDX] station is known for Natural Heroes, North Bay Bountiful and Community Health Connections. - "Digital TV Market Listing for KRCB". Rabbit Ears.info. Retrieved December 19, 2014. - Garofoli, Joe (April 18, 2007). "A new accent on the news". SF Gate. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 19, 2014. - Writer, Rollie Atkinson Staff (February 13, 2017). "KRCB reaps $72 million windfall". Sonoma West Times and News. Retrieved February 14, 2017. - Johnson, Julie (September 7, 2017). "KRCB TV to acquire a South Bay station, expand its reach across the Bay Area". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved September 8, 2017. Stations shape fundraising pleas amid funding threat, potential auction windfalls, Jill Goldsmith \| April 13, 2017, CURRENT magazine, [IDX]<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### KRCB North Bay Public Media\| \|Slogan\|\|News. Arts. Ideas. Where You Are.\| \|Channels\|\|Digital: 22 (UHF)\| \|Owner\|\|Rural California Broadcasting Corporation\| \|First air date\|\|December 2, 1983\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\| 22 (UHF, 1983-2009) \|Transmitter power\|\|105,000 watts\| KRCB first went on the air December 2, 1983, with a broadcast of the PBS show NOVA. Conceived as "Public Television for the North Bay," KRCB now broadcasts to much of the San Francisco Bay Area through satellite and cable television carriage. In one of the most crowded areas in the U.S. for PBS and public broadcasting, KRCB is notable for its coverage of local news and politics, and for the Emmy and Telly Award-winning, nationally distributed environmental series, Natural Heroes. KRCB also engages the community through local initiatives like the NEA's Big Read, Tengo La Voz - I Have The Voice, and The Best Seat in the House Festival. Much of the regular programming comes from PBS, American Public Television, and independent producers. \|22.1\|\|1080i / 480i\|\|16:9 / 4:3\|\|Main KRCB programming / PBS / Link TV 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.\| - KRCB-TV Website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KRCB - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KRCB-TV<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Category - journalism and media communication #### Positively Sonoma County FM 100\| \|First air date\|\|April 18, 1971\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K ZeST\| \|Owner\|\|Redwood Empire Stereocasters\| KZST is a radio station based and licensed in Santa Rosa, California, with a frequency of 100.1 MHz. Its first broadcast came on April 18, 1971 (the 65th anniversary of the Great earthquake), making KZST "the first FM station between here (the San Francisco Bay Area) and Portland, Oregon." Founded by Gordon Zlot, KZST remains under the ownership of his company, Redwood Empire Stereocasters. The station plays adult contemporary music, with a family-friendly format aimed at so-called soccer moms who often listen to the radio with their children present. During the holiday season, KZST plays Christmas music. (late November - Christmas Day) Brent Farris has broadcast his weekday "Morning Showgram" for more than 25 years, the longest current tenure of any radio host in Sonoma County. Jim Grady, the weekend morning host, held that distinction until March 26, 2004, when he was released from news/talk station KSRO after 44 years. "Smooth 93.7" KJZY shares the same building and ownership. - "smoothjazz.com". Smoothjazz.Com Road Trip - Santa Rosa, CA. Retrieved 2 April 2006. - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KZST - Radio-Locator information on KZST - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KZST - 100.1 KZST on Radio Station Zone - ratings, comments and listen live links<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Callsigns\|\|KRUZ (1967-1974)\| \|Owner\|\|The Regents of the University of California\| KZSC (88.1 FM) is a college radio station broadcasting from the campus of the University of California, Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, California. It is a non-commercial college radio station that serves as a training ground for UCSC students interested in broadcasting, media promotions, music, and journalism, as well as an outlet for many members of the Santa Cruz community. According to the KZSC Mission Statement, the station is "dedicated to airing alternative viewpoints that often differ from the broadcasts found on many commercial stations. As such, the station has over 60 different shows that vary widely in genre, including sports, reggae, indie, folk, electronica, hip-hop, and a wide variety of world music, as well as a number of talk radio and public affairs programs. Approximately 70% of those shows are helmed by UCSC students, along with evening KPFA news broadcasts. It is also largely student-run in administrative matters. With a large following in the Santa Cruz and surrounding Counties, KZSC also has a good name amongst online listeners all over the world. The station has an iPhone app as well as online streaming from the official website and other online radio streaming sites, such as Tunein. The college radio station is an important part of the University of California-Santa Cruz campus and Santa Cruz community for new music, news and emergency updates. Though it is under the university jurisdiction, it is not funded by the university, being largely independent and listener sponsored. The station was founded in 1967 as KRUZ, broadcasting a very low-power signal from the basement of the Stevenson College dorms. In 1974, the station officially changed its callsign to KZSC and began to broadcast at 10 watts. In 1980, the station moved to its current "cabin" facilities above Crown College and the signal's power was raised to 1,250 watts. In 2002, KZSC upgraded its signal to 10,000 watts to broadcast to listeners throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. In 2007, KZSC again raised its signal power, doubling their strength to 20,000 watts and extending its reach to the Central Coast of California. KZSC has been chosen by the readers of Metro Santa Cruz as Santa Cruz's #1 radio station for 6 consecutive years as of 2007. In 2003, KZSC was the only West Coast entry on the Princeton Review's list of top 20 campus stations. - Rappaport, Scott (April 2, 2008). "Maximum Fun: Alum Jesse Thorn woos young listeners with a new brand of radio show". UC Santa Cruz Review (Santa Cruz, California). Retrieved April 27, 2015. - Official website - KZSC on the Santa Cruz Wiki - Query the FCC's FM station database for KZSC - Radio-Locator information on KZSC - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KZSC - FCC History Cards for KZSC<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: Callsign meaning\|\|a portmanteau of: KZBN and KKSB (former callsigns) \|Former callsigns\|\|KACL (1962-1974) KRNP (March 2005-May 2005) \|Owner\|\|Santa Barbara Broadcasting, Inc.\| KZSB (1290 AM) is a commercial radio station located in Santa Barbara, California. The station airs local news and talk, mainly from news reports of the Santa Barbara News-Press. It also airs BBC World Service reports at the top of each hour. Bob Newhart bought 1290 AM in 1995. In 2005 he sold it to Santa Barbara Broadcasting Inc., owned by Dennis Weibling, and the call sign was changed to KZSB. Although Weibling is a friend of Santa Barbara News Press owner Wendy McCaw, the News Press does not actually own 1290 AM. The station offers locally produced, block programmed talk shows hosted by local residents. KZSB also features CNN Headline News hourly. The station went on the air as KACL in 1962 with a middle-of-the-road format. After an ownership change in 1973, the call letters were changed to KKIO and the format, to country music. A second ownership change in 1982 resulted in the format being changed again, to an oldies-based rock format as KXXN ("Kicks 1290"). Two years later, the station was sold during bankruptcy proceedings, changed call letters to KESP, and formats to Spanish language. Country (1973-1982, 1991-1995) Oldies Rock (1982-1994) Spanish Music (1984-1991) Adult Standards (1995-2005) Community/World Affairs (2005-Present) - FCC History Cards for KZSB - Article mentioning KZSB's format change - KZSB AM 1290 on Radio Station Zone - ratings, comments and listen live links - Query the FCC's AM station database for KZSB - Radio-Locator Information on KZSB - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KZSB<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### 122 watts (night) \|Callsign meaning\|\|a portmanteau of:\| KZBN and KKSB (former callsigns) \|Former callsigns\|\|KACL (1962-1974)\| KRNP (March 2005-May 2005) \|Affiliations\|\|BBC World Service\| \|Owner\|\|Santa Barbara Broadcasting, Inc.\| KZSB (1290 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Santa Barbara, California. The station calls itself "The Santa Barbara News-Press Radio Station", although it is not actually owned by the newspaper. KZSB airs a local news and talk radio format, mainly using reporters and correspondents of The News-Press, with people from the community invited to host weekly one-hour informational shows. KZSB also carries BBC World Service reports at the top of each hour, with BBC programming also heard nights and weekends. From 1995 to 2005, the station was owned by comedy actor Bob Newhart before being sold to Santa Barbara Broadcasting, Inc. and adopting its current format. On March 2, 1962, the station first signed on as KACL. It was owned by Riviera Broadcasting and aired a middle of the road music format. KACL was a daytimer, required to go off the air at sunset to protect other radio stations on AM 1290. In 1974, the ownership changed to KACL, Inc. and the call sign switched to KKIO. The station broadcast a country music format, and was an affiliate of ABC Information Network. In 1982, the station again switched its call letters, this time to KXXN, broadcasting an oldies/classic hits format as "Kicks 1290". After a bankruptcy, the station was bought by Wastcom Broadcasting in 1984, changing its call sign to KESP. The "ESP" stood for "español", with the station switching to a Spanish language format. The station got FCC permission to broadcast around the clock, powered at 122 watts at night. In 1991, the station was acquired by Joyce Erway and the call letters switched to KKSB, with the "SB" standing for the city of license, Santa Barbara. The music continued to be directed to the area's Mexican American community, playing Spanish-language hits of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. On December 12, 1995, Bob Newhart purchased KKSB under the corporate name Rotijefco, Inc. for $299,000. The call letters were changed to KZBN, with the last two letters representing his initials. KZBN adopted an adult standards format, featuring such artists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Barbra Streisand, and Dionne Warwick. In 2005, Newhart sold KZBN to Santa Barbara Broadcasting Inc., owned by Dennis Weibling, and the call sign was changed to KZSB. Although Weibling is a friend of Santa Barbara News-Press owner Wendy McCaw, the News-Press does not actually own KZSB. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1963. p. B-26. Retrieved May 4, 2018. - "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1985. p. B-37. Retrieved May 4, 2018. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1992. p. A-49. Retrieved May 4, 2018. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. 1996. p. B-58. Retrieved May 4, 2018. Whitman To Name 'Stern' Rest Stop; WESC DJ Cleared Of Molestation Counts" (PDF). Billboard. February 11, 1995. Retrieved May 4, 2018. - "KZSB News-Press Radio Heralds Return of Community News and Talk". RedOrbit.com. 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It’s a lanslide victory for Liberal Party-Lanao del Norte chapter popularly known as Team Quibranza-Dimaporo as all of its provincial candidates got comfotable lead over their opponents in the recent synchronized national and local elections. “Our overwhelming victory over our political opponents only validates that the people of Lanao del Norte approve of the kind of pro-people government and leadership that we have consistently delivered here in the province”, said 1st District Representative-Elect and current Governor Khalid Dimaporo. As of 10:30AM today (May 10), partial and official results from the COMELEC website show Governor Khalid Dimaporo with 74,730 votes over his nearest rival Jo Sanguila with 10,632 votes for the 1st District Representative position. While incumbent 1st District Representative Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo now running for the gubernatorial position also has a sizable lead with 130,640 votes over her nearest opponent Eleanor Lantud’s 60,918 votes. 2nd District Representative Abdullah Dimaporo’s 68,476 votes was more than enough to ensure his re-election bid against Osop Omar’s 31,509 votes. Meanwhile in the Vice-Gubernatorial position, LP’s Cristy Atay also enjoyed a huge lead having 112,172 votes against nearest rival Muammar Maquiling’s 65,984 votes. Completing the sweep, all of LP’s candidates for the position of Provincial Board member won comfortably over other candidates. Among the newly elected 1st District Sanggunian Panlalawigan members include Grecille Matalines (47,291 votes), Mac Dibaratun (42,256 votes), Jackmar Maruhom (35,993 votes), Reinario Bihag (35,264 votes), and Marivic Ramos (31,977 votes). Newly-elected 2nd District Sanggunian Panlalawigan members include Cesar Yap (55,287 votes), Superman Usop (48,833 votes), Harris Ali (47,227 votes), Tawantawan Cauntongan (45,337 votes) and Ronda Maruhom (44,272 votes). Voter turn-out is a very high 71.48% with 349,868 votes cast from the 489,436 registered voters in Lanao del Norte. Schedule for the proclamation of winning candidates for the provincial positions is yet to be set as of presstime. VNL/PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Governor Khalid Dimaporo led a group of more than 30 bikers in a bicycle ride that started from the coastal town of Linamon to Sultan Naga Dimaporo with a total distance of more than 80 kilometers. The awareness campaign dubbed as “Bike for clean and peaceful elections” aims to urge candidates in the upcoming local and national elections including their supporters to abide by the laws and guidelines set by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and to remind them to avoid using any forms of intimidation and violence especially during election day. “I would like to call on to all my fellow candidates especially those running for public positions here in Lanao del Norte to help make the upcoming May 9 election a clean, honest, orderly and peaceful exercise of our right to vote as we choose the leaders who will serve us for the next 3 years. We owe it to our children to set a good example”, appealed Governor Dimaporo. Among those who participated include bikers from Sultan Naga Dimaporo led by Mayor Ulwan Dimaporo, members of different mountain bike clubs in Lanao del Norte and some bikers from Cagayan de Oro City. A short program was conducted at SND town plaza after the bike ride. VNL/PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Cebu City, Cebu – The Lanao del Norte contingent who is now on its eight straight appearance in the biggest cultural festival in the country continues to show their superb routine execution and stage brilliance which made them one of the crowd favorites in the annual Sinulog Festival. Performing a Maranao war dance-inspired routine, this out-of-town group popularly known also as â€œLand of Beauty and Bountyâ€ has seamlessly merged together “Darangen”, an epic Maranao story, and the story of Miraculous Sto. Niño the patron saint of Cebu City. “We took the basic elements of the Darangen especially its storyline and merge it with the story of Sto. Niño who is our infinite source of peace and love. Through the intervention of key characters like Bai-A-Labi and with the guidance and blessing of Sr. Sto. Niño lasting peace was finally achieved in the end”, explained Sagayan Consultant Melvin Pascubillo. The contingent is also assisted by Maximar Custodio and Emerito Custodio who are tapped as artistic consultants. The Custodio brothers are providing the “Land of Beauty and Bounty” dancers with their expertise on how to deliver a flawless and crisp performance. Dancers of the contingent are composed of public school students from Bansarvil National High School of the coastal town of Kapatagan. The chief choreographer of the “Land of Beauty and Bounty” contingent is Mark Eric Debalucos. Lanao del Norte lead dancer Diana Therese Mejorada is also taking part in the annual Search for Sinulog Festival Queen. On January 14, 2016, Mejorada was one of 11 lead dancers who participated in the Festival Queen Costume and Runway Competition held at the Right Wing of SM-Cebu. Lanao del Norte is assigned as the first out-of-town group in the carousel of contingents during the highly anticipated Street Dancing competition on January 18, 2016. The group is set to participate again in the highly-competitive Free Interpretation category of the Festival. The “Land of Beauty and Bounty” will be led by Provincial Governor Khalid Dimaporo together with Vice-Governor Cristy Atay and members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan. VNL/PIO-LDN Photo caption1: Lanao del Norte lead dancer Diana Therese Mejorada dances during the Festival Queen Costume and Runway Competition held at the Right Wing of SM-Cebu<\|endoftext\|>Lanao del Norte – 23 barangays from this progressive province formally received their brand new mini-dump trucks during a simple turn-over ceremony held at the covered court area of the provincial capitol grounds, Brgy. Pigcarangan, in capital town Tubod. The ceremony was led by Governor Khalid Dimaporo who urged the barangay officials present to consistently deliver excellent public service to their local residents. “Being in the frontline and being able to interact with your constituents on a daily basis puts you all in a unique position to bring the government closer to the people”, said Governor Dimaporo. Recipients of the mini-dump trucks include 21 barangays from Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND) town, Brgy. Baris of Tubod, and Brgy. Dalamas of Tagoloan. All recipients of the mini-dump trucks belong to the 1st District of Lanao del Norte. In addition, four barangays from Sultan Naga Dimaporo were also given brand-new Bongo vehicles by the provincial government on December 18, 2015. “Dako kaayo namong pasalamat kang Governor Khalid Dimaporo sa pagsalig kanamo ug sakyanan alang sa kaayohan sa among barangay. Kini among ampingan sa kanunay ug kami maga suporta sa programa sa atong probinsya”, expressed one Brgy. Captain from SND during the turn-over rites. The barangay captains also signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) expressing the barangay LGU’s commitment to keep the new utility vehicles in good running condition and to provide budget for its regular maintenance. The utility vehicle distribution activity is a component of the “Kabarangayan Sigurado” program of Governor Dimaporo and part of the Quibranza-Dimaporo Initiative. LAR & VNL/PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Tubod, Lanao del Norte – The Lanao del Norte contingent collectively known as “Land of Beauty and Bounty” will be performing a Maranao war dance-inspired routine in the Free Interpretation category of the highly anticipated Sinulog Festival of Cebu City. This will be Lanao del Norte’s eight straight participation in the world-renowned festival of the Queen City of the South. “This year’s grand presentation is the result of the unanimous decision of our province’s organizing committee when we had our post-Sinulog evaluation last year”, revealed Information Officer Lyndon Calica. The Lanao del Norte contingent will be showcasing the “Sagayan”, a Maranao war dance performed to ward off evil spirits. The dancers of the contingent will be performing a modernized version of the Darangen, a Maranao epic story, depicting two warring groups that were eventually reconciled and united by Bai-A-Labi who succeeded in bringing lasting peace. This is one of the biggest contingent sent by the provincial government in its annual participation of the Sinulog Festival. “We have more 400 individuals comprising our Sinulog delegation. This consists of 96 dancers, 20 ritualists, 200 propsmen, and 35 instrumentalists. We also have teams providing support for our Sinulog performers like our medical personnel, documentation team, carpenters, drivers, food personnel, working committee and even our own internal security group”, said Tourism Head Minda Regis. The Lanao del Norte group will again be led by Provincial Governor Khalid Dimaporo. Dimaporo is the lone Muslim leader joining the biggest cultural festival in the country. “Through our continued participation in the Sinulog, we want to show to the entire country that in Lanao del Norte there is unity between the Muslims and Christians, that we are a peaceful and progressive province. We also want to underscore the trade relations we have with Cebu City that has contributed much to the fast-paced development of Lanao del Norte”, said Governor Dimaporo. Dancers of the contingent are composed of public school students from Bansarvil National High School of the coastal town of Kapatagan. The chief choreographer of the “Land of Beauty and Bounty” contingent is Mark Eric Debalucos. Leading the Lanao del Norte performers is their lead dancer Diana Therese Mejorada who is also the reigning Ms. Lanao del Norte. She will be joining this yearâ€™s Search for Sinulog Festival Queen. VNL/PIO-LDN #### Category - journalism and media communication, politics<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: Expect More (newscasts) \|Channels\|\|Digital: 12 (VHF)\| Virtual: 33 (PSIP) \|Translators\|\|33 (UHF) Wichita (city)\| \|Affiliations\|\|33.1: The CW (2006–present)\| 33.3: Antenna TV \|Founded\|\|February 11, 1999\| \|First air date\|\|August 5, 1999\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|KanSas CW\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|KWCH-DT, KDCU-DT, KBSH-DT, KBSD-DT, KBSL-DT\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KWCV (1999–2006)\| \|Former channel number(s)\| \|Former affiliations\|\|The WB (1999–2006)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|66.4 kW (main signal)\| 15 kW (fill-in translator) \|Height\|\|449.3 m (1,474 ft)\| KSCW-DT, virtual channel 33 (VHF digital channel 12), is a CW-affiliated television station licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television, as part of a duopoly with Hutchinson-licensed CBS affiliate KWCH-DT (channel 12); Gray also operates Derby-licensed Univision affiliate KDCU-DT (channel 31) under joint sales and shared services agreements with owner Entravision Communications. The three stations share studios on 37th Street in northeast Wichita; KSCW and KWCH share transmitter facilities in rural northeastern Reno County (south-southeast of Buhler). KSCW also operates a low-power digital fill-in translator on UHF channel 33 (its previous analog signal allotment) from a transmitter in Bel Aire, Kansas, just north of the station's studio facility. On cable, the station is available in standard definition on Cox Communications and AT&T U-verse channel 5, and in high definition on Cox digital channel 2005 and U-verse channel 1005. The station first signed on the air on August 5, 1999 as KWCV. Founded by Banks Broadcasting and originally operating as a WB affiliate, it was branded on-air as "Kansas' WB". Prior to the station's launch, The WB's programming could only be viewed in the Wichita market through Chicago-based cable superstation WGN, which carried the network's programming nationwide from The WB's January 1995 launch until October 1999, or Denver's KWGN-TV on cable or satellite. The station's original transmitter was located on a tower near Colwich. unit of Time Warner and CBS Corporation announced that the two companies would shut down The WB and UPN and combine the networks' respective programming onto a newly created "fifth" network called The CW. One month later on February 22, 2006, News Corporation announced that it would launch another new network called MyNetworkTV. On March 21, not long after it was announced that the station would become the market's CW affiliate, KWCV received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change its call letters to KSCW in order to reflect its upcoming affiliation change. On September 5, former UPN affiliate KMTW became Wichita's MyNetworkTV affiliate when that network launched. KSCW became the CW outlet for the market when that network launched on September 18; the station also changed its branding to "Kansas CW" on that date. In March 2007, Banks Broadcasting announced that it would sell the station to Schurz Communications, owner of CBS affiliate KWCH (channel 12). The sale closed on July 20, 2007, after which the FCC granted Schurz a "failing station" waiver to acquire KSCW. This was necessary because the Wichita designated market area has only seven "unique" full-power television stations. The full-power stations operating outside the immediate metropolitan area all operate as satellites of each of Wichita's four major network affiliates (KWCH, KSNW (channel 3), KAKE (channel 10) and KSAS-TV (channel 24)), and the FCC considers the parent and all of its satellites together as one station. That number of unique full-power stations is normally not enough to legally support a duopoly, because Banks Broadcasting tried and failed to find a buyer for KSCW that did not need the "failing station" waiver. Several months after Schurz closed on its purchase of this station, it launched a new website powered by the Local Media Network division of WorldNow, replacing Broadcast Interactive Media as the operator of the site. Schurz began the process of transitioning the websites of its media properties to the Tribune Interactive platform in Summer 2010 with KWCH and KSCW being the first two using the relaunched Tribune-run platform in late-June (as of 2013, the Schurz television station websites are now operated by Internet Broadcasting). In 2009, KSCW traded transmitter facilities, moving to KWCH's former tower near Buhler in Reno County. Schurz announced on September 14, 2015 that it would exit broadcasting and sell its television and radio stations, including KSCW-DT, KWCH-DT, and the JSA with KDCU-DT, to Gray Television for $442.5 million. Gray already owns KAKE in Wichita; however, it will sell that station and keep KSCW and KWCH. The FCC approved the Schurz sale on February 12, 2016, and the sale was finalized on February 16. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|33.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KSCW-DT\|\|Main KSCW-DT programming / The CW\| Because it was granted an original construction permit after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized the digital television allotment plan on April 21, 1997, the station did not receive a companion channel for its digital signal. Instead, at the end of the digital conversion period for full-power television stations, KSCW was required to turn off its analog signal and turn on its digital signal (an action called a "flash-cut"). The station shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 33, on February 17 of that year, the original target date in which full-power television stations in the United States were federally mandated to transition from analog to digital broadcasts (which was later pushed back to June 12). Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 33. KSCW carries the entire CW network schedule and airs it mostly in pattern. As a result of the two stations being operated together, sister station KWCH-DT produces the half-hour lifestyle and entertainment program The Brett & Sierra Show which airs weekdays on KSCW. KWCH presently produces 20½ hours of locally produced newscasts each week for sister station KSCW (with 3½ hours on weekdays and 1½ hours each on Saturdays and Sundays); in addition, the station airs the agricultural news program AG AM in Kansas, which airs weekday mornings at 6:00 a.m. In 2008, KWCH began producing a two-hour extension of its weekday morning newscast for KSCW, titled Eyewitness News This Morning on KSCW; the program competes against the national morning news programs seen on the "Big Three" networks. In October 2008, KWCH became the first television station in the Wichita market to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition; the KSCW broadcast was included in the upgrade. Although not initially included in the change, KWCH upgraded its weather forecast segments to HD in March 2009. In 2010, that station added a half-hour Sunday evening newscast at 7:00 p.m. to KSCW, titled Eyewitness News Weekend. On September 12, 2011, KWCH began producing half-hour newscasts at 4:00 p.m. weekdays and seven nights a week at 9:00 p.m. for KSCW; the latter production directly competed temporarily with another half-hour nightly newscast on Fox affiliate KSAS-TV that KWCH also produced since January 2004 through a separate news share agreement, which expired on December 31. In theory, KWCH could have simultaneously broadcast two 9:00 p.m. newscasts until the expiration of the agreement, because KSAS' newscast originated from a secondary set (designed by FX Group) at KWCH's studio facility; however on October 5, 2011, KSAS filed a lawsuit against KWCH in Sedgwick County District Court claiming that in violation of the news share agreement, KWCH began taping the KSAS newscasts in advance, while KWCH produced its newscast for KSCW live; District Judge Jeff Goering signed an order requiring KWCH to restore the live newscast on KSAS while the suit was pending. After KWCH's agreement with KSAS ended, NBC affiliate KSNW took over the production of the KSAS newscasts (the station had previously produced a 9:00 p.m. newscast for KSAS from 1997 to 1999). The addition of the 4:00 p.m. newscast made KSCW one of the few CW affiliates not owned by Tribune Broadcasting to carry a late afternoon newscast, and was the only newscast in that timeslot in the Wichita market from September 2011 to September 2013, after ABC affiliate KAKE discontinued its own 4:00 p.m. newscast that same month. In September 2013, KSCW began airing a two-hour Sunday morning newscast, which airs on the station in lieu of KWCH (which carries a Saturday morning newscast). to launch new mini-network for UPN stations". USA Today. February 22, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2013. - News Corp. - New call letters, new network on tap for KWCV, Wichita Business Journal, March 21, 2006. - Banks Broadcasting sells CW affiliate, Wichita Business Journal, March 27, 2007. - "Schurz Communications to sell WSBT and other TV, radio stations". South Bend Tribune. September 14, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015. - Kuperberg, Jonathan (September 14, 2015). Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved September 14, 2015. - FCC Approves Gray-Schurz TV Station Deal. Broadcasting & Cable, February 12, 2016, Retrieved February 13, 2016. - RabbitEars TV Query for KSCW - Decades Joins Sunflower Broadcasting, Inc. Television Family - Final Digital TV (DTV) Channel Plan from FCC97-115 - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved March 24, 2012. - KWCH To Debut 4 & 9 P.M. 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Detailed Report. === Parkland, Florida, U.S.\| \|Education\|\|Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School\| \|Known for\|\|Gun rights activism\| Kyle Kashuv (born May 20, 2001) is a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, and activist. He has met with President Donald Trump, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and other politicians. Following the shooting, Kashuv received media coverage for his views on gun rights, prompted by two former White House aides and a conservative blogger who urged him to promote his message. Shooting and aftermath Kashuv is a survivor of the February 14, 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. At the time of the shooting, Kashuv was 16 years old, attending his junior year. Three weeks after the shooting, Kashuv spoke with first lady Melania Trump about a smart phone app he planned to develop which enables troubled teens to connect with fellow students to discuss emotional or mental problems. In April, Kashuv said he was questioned by a Broward County officer and a school security officer after he posted a photo of himself posing with an AR-15 rifle, on his Twitter account. Washington, D.C. meetings Following the incident, Michael Gruen, an "influencer marketer", noticed Kashuv's posts on Twitter and approached Kashuv offering to help him get his message out. With the help of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, and Daily Wire editor Ben Shapiro, meetings on Capitol Hill were set up for Kashuv. During the visit, Kashuv met with President Trump, Melania Trump, and several other politicians including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senator Orrin Hatch. He met for a half-hour with the First Lady, discussing mental health. Gun rights views Kashuv supports the bipartisan "STOP School Violence Act" He favors improving school security and background checks for gun purchases. He has advocated for schools to eliminate gun-free zones, and for policies allowing teachers and school staff to be armed. He does not believe a ban on assault weapons or high-capacity magazines would eliminate mass shootings, instead "the cowards of Broward", referring to the Broward County Sheriff's Office deputy who did not go inside the school while the shooting was occurring. Kashuv said he agrees with fellow student activists David Hogg and Cameron Kasky "that this cannot happen ever again" adding that they differ on what specific policy measures are necessary. He said he felt frustrated that he was not invited to speak at the March for Our Lives event. Kurt Eichenwald boycotts Kashuv and Ben Shapiro listed MSNBC's sponsors in reaction to a tweet in which Kashuv was attacked by Kurt Eichenwald. One sponsor, Proactiv, removed its MSNBC advertisements in response. Eichenwald apologized to Kashuv, clarifying that he was not an MSNBC contributor at the time. Eichenwald has not been an MSNBC contributor since February 2018. - "As of an hour ago, I'm only one year away from being able to legally (not in Florida) buy a firearm to protect myself and my future family!". Twitter. May 20, 2018. - "FL Shooting Survivor: David Hogg's Comments 'Egregious and Inflammatory'". Insider. Fox News. March 24, 2018. - Parke, Caleb (March 9, 2018). "Parkland survivor Kyle Kashuv on meeting Trump, his app to prevent another school shooting". Fox News. Retrieved April 6, 2018. - Zak, David (March 2, 2018). "A conservative Parkland student's whirlwind trip to D.C. ended in the Oval Office". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 31, 2018. - Gray, Sarah (March 15, 2018). "The House Passed a School Safety Bill While Students Walked Out of Class. Here's What's in It. And What's Not". Time Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2018. - Daugherty, Alex (March 13, 2018). "A conservative Parkland student helps set the agenda in Washington". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 1, 2018. - Samuels, Brett (March 8, 2018). "Melania Trump meets with Parkland shooting survivor at White House". TheHill. Retrieved April 7, 2018. - Sanchez, Luis (March 24, 2018). "Parkland student: Trump 'does care about stopping school violence'". The Hill. Retrieved July 25, 2018. - "Parkland student claims he was interrogated by deputies for shooting AR-15 at gun range with his dad". ABC News. Associated Press. April 25, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018. - Travis, Scott; Replgole, Josh; Kennedy, Kelli (April 25, 2018). "Parkland student Kyle Kashuv claims he was interrogated by deputy, school security after shooting AR-15 at gun range". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 24, 2018. - Lee, Tracy (April 6, 2018). "Parkland student tweets photo with Clarence Thomas, says SCOTUS judge told him Second Amendment "won't be touched"". Newsweek. Retrieved April 10, 2018. - Morton, Victor (April 5, 2018). "Kyle Kashuv, Parkland student, says Clarence Thomas assured him 2nd Amendment safe". The Washington Times. Retrieved April 10, 2018. - Bowden, John (April 5, 2018). "Parkland student: Clarence Thomas told me the Second Amendment 'won't be touched'". The Hill. Retrieved April 10, 2018. - Leach, Katie (April 6, 2018). "Clarence Thomas tells Parkland survivor that the Second Amendment 'won't be touched'". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 10, 2018. - Garcia, Melissa (June 10, 2018). "School Shooting Survivor Rallies At National Western Conservative Summit". CBS4. Retrieved July 9, 2018. - Tapper, Jake (February 24, 2018). "Sources: Coral Springs police upset at some Broward deputies for not entering school". CNN. Retrieved April 6, 2018. - CBS News; AP (February 26, 2018). "Florida sheriff under growing pressure over handling of Parkland shooting". Retrieved April 6, 2018. - Nehamas, Nicholas (February 23, 2018). "'School shooter in the making': All the times authorities were warned about Nikolas Cruz". Retrieved April 6, 2018. - Brennan, Margaret (March 25, 2018). "Transcript: Parkland student Kyle Kashuv on "Face the Nation," March 25, 2018". CBS Face the Nation. Retrieved April 6, 2018. - Tillett, Emily (March 25, 2018). "Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Kyle Kashuv calls for "common middle ground" on guns". CBS News. Retrieved April 1, 2018. - Brennan, Margaret (March 25, 2018). "Transcript: Parkland student Kyle Kashuv on "Face the Nation," March 25, 2018". CBS News. Retrieved April 1, 2018. - Tornoe, Rob (April 2, 2018). "It's official: Laura Ingraham will return to her Fox News show". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 5, 2018. - "Proactiv's Twitter Feed". Twitter. March 30, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2018. - Borchers, Callum (April 4, 2018). "So, what are the rules of engagement with the Parkland teens?". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 4, 2018. - Concha, Joe (April 3, 2018). "Vanity Fair distances itself from Kurt Eichenwald after journalist launches attack on Parkland student". The Hill. Retrieved April 4, 2018. - "Vanity Fair, MSNBC: Kurt Eichenwald Doesn't Work for Us". The Daily Beast. April<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)(Learn how and when to remove this template message) Brettle started producing audio documentaries in 2000 and has made several programs for ABC Radio National's Radio Eye. Her work has been well received and broadcast internationally on the BBC, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, JoyFM in Ghana, Radio Netherlands, RTHK in Hong Kong, and NPR in the US. In 2002, Kyla won the Best New Artist Award at the Third Coast International Audio Festival in Chicago, and in 2003 she was Highly Commended at the Australian Moving Portrait Audio Documentary Awards. Brettle began working in the documentary genre after becoming a finalist in the first series of ABC Television's Race Around the World. After completing the 'Race' training and selection course at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (NSW) in 1997, Brettle co-founded the production company Wired Vision and made several short documentary films for television broadcast. At the end of the year she was selected as the Victorian representative in the micro-documentary collection Our Place televised on Australia's Channel Ten. In 1998, Brettle obtained an Australian Broadcasting Corporation/Film Finance Corporation ACCORD pre-sale for a 27-minute program called The Pecking Order. In 2000, Brettle was granted development funding from the Australian Film Commission to research a 52-minute documentary called Murphy's Law in outback NSW. Brettle has worked in several modes of non-fiction including print and video journalism. In Brettle was employed full-time as a journalist at The Sunday Age before quickly returning to freelance work. After eighteen months writing regularly for SundayLife! magazine Brettle shifted into solo video journalism. In 2001, she was sent by SBS Television's Dateline on an assignment in South Africa. Brettle has been a guest lecturer in observation radio and television documentary production at the Australian Film Television and Radio School (NSW), and Swinburne University in Melbourne. She is currently lecturing at RMIT University in Melbourne. She has also worked as a freelance sound recordist, interviewer and production assistant. Brettle's background is in music and literature. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music from Melbourne University. She studied the oboe, flute and piano during school and obtained her VCE at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary College. Radio Documentary Productions - Affairs of the Mind (2002) - Birds of a Feather (2003) - Trauma (2004) - Toby Guthrie Coils the Spring (2005) - 000 Ambulance (2006) - An Australian in Kabul (2006) - "Into the School of Music" (2007) Television Documentary Productions - The Pecking Order - Playing With Fire - In Cahoots - Roxstop - Desert Action - Official Kyla Brettle Website - An Australian in Kabul - 000 Ambulance - Toby Guthrie Coils the Spring - Birds of a Feather - Affairs of the Mind - The Bamiyan Buddhas - Warehouse Conversion - River House - The Trouble with Rick - Pecking Order - African AIDS films - Colliding Worlds - The rise of Hindi as the lingua franca of the literate in India === [ journalism and media communication, politics ]<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: === Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning This article needs additional citations for verification. \|Set in\|\|New York City\| Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City is a book by Jonathan Mahler that focuses on the year 1977 in New York City. First published in 2005, it's described as 'a layered account', 'kaleidoscopic', 'a braided narrative', which weaves political, cultural, and sporting threads into one narrative. It was also the basis for the ESPN mini-series The Bronx Is Burning. Origins of the phrase Part of the phrase surfaced in television media in 1972 as the title of an episode from the Man Alive documentary series co-produced by BBC Television and Time-Life Films. Entitled The Bronx Is Burning, the hour-long episode shadowed Engine Company 82 and Ladder Company 31 as they operated throughout the Bronx, chronicling the impact of austerity upon fire safety services in the borough. It was five years later in this same borough that Game 2 of the 1977 World Series was played on October 12 at Yankee Stadium. ABC cameras covering the game cut to a helicopter shot of the surrounding neighborhood where a large fire was shown raging out of control in Public School 3, a building occupying the block bordered by Melrose and Courtlandt Avenues and 157th and 158th Streets. The following exchange occurred between ABC announcers Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell: Jackson: "That is a live picture, obviously a major fire in a large building in the south Bronx region of New York City. That's a live picture, and obviously the fire department in the Bronx have there, a problem. My goodness, that's a huge blaze." Cosell: "That's the very area where President Carter trod just a few days ago." About nine minutes later, viewers were again being shown the scene of the fire from the helicopter's camera: Cosell: "That's a live shot again, of that fire in the south Bronx that Keith called to your attention just a few moments ago. Wonder how many alarms are involved? But as Keith said, the fire department really has its work cut out for it." Altogether the two men spoke about the fire on five separate occasions. Television viewers were repeatedly assured that no one had been hurt, but were told mistakenly that the site was a vacant apartment building. According to the New York Post, the words used by the two broadcasters during the game were later "spun by credulous journalists" into the now ubiquitous phrase "Ladies and gentleman, the Bronx is burning" without either of the two announcers actually having phrased it that way. Fiscal and spiritual crisis The book begins by telling of the fiscal and spiritual crisis, as Jonathan Mahler calls it, of the city in the mid 1970s. In political cartoons New York had become a sinking ship, a zoo where the apes were employed as zookeepers, a naughty puppy swatted by a rolled-up newspaper. New York's finances were in need of attention. Less than halfway through Abraham Beame's term as mayor the city was "careering toward bankruptcy." And perhaps there were signs that the 'cultural axis' had tilted. In 1972, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson had moved from Midtown Manhattan to Burbank, California—the cultural equivalent of the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles—and Carson would stick the boot in by sprinkling his monologues with reminders of the city's decline. "Some Martians landed in Central Park today ... and were mugged." The baseball thread of Mahler's book focuses on the New York Yankees. In the 1976 World Series, the Yankees had been beaten by the Cincinnati Reds, but had won their first pennant since 1964, and the fans were cheering Billy Martin—back in New York after 18 years. At 47, "he had the look of a rather shopworn Mississippi riverboat gambler." Martin's cockiness, scrappiness, and hunger to win met with a positive response in the South Bronx. On November 29, 1976, Reggie Jackson joined the Yankees. Mahler compares Jackson not to Joe DiMaggio but to another Joe—Joe Namath: "Both were mini-skirt chasing bachelors, and had confidence to bring the city victory." All winter the papers filled with speculation about how Jackson and Thurman Munson, the Yankees catcher and captain, were going to get along. Those who knew him described Munson as moody; his friend Sparky Lyle didn't agree: "When you're moody, you're nice sometimes." Mahler looks at the new Yankee dynasty that was forming in '77: Mickey Rivers, Willie Randolph, Reggie ... and those close to Martin—Catfish Hunter, Lou Piniella, Graig Nettles. Fran Healy, the backup catcher, was Jackson's only friend on the team. Mahler looks at certain key games: - May 23, Boston Red Sox vs Yankees: Jackson, after hitting a homer, ignored his teammates and manager, who had gathered at the dugout entrance for the requisite posthomer handshakes. "I had a bad hand," Jackson explained; "He's a fucking liar," responded Munson. - June 18, 1977: Yankees vs Red Sox: Martin replaced Jackson in right field in the middle of the inning after he perceives Jackson "dogging it" chasing down a base hit, resulting in a double. Once in the dugout, Jackson confronted Martin, escalating in an ugly altercation clearly visible to everyone in the ballpark as well as a large TV audience, since the game was nationally televised. - August 21, 1977: Ron Guidry helped push the Yankees past the Baltimore Orioles and within half a game of the Red Sox. - Game 6 of the 1977 World Series: The Yankees had achieved a 3–2 games advantage against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven championship series, "and the teams had become emblematic of the cities for the time being—the friendly easy-going Dodgers, the tired neurotic Yankees. [Woody Allen's film] Annie Hall made the same point." In Game 6, Jackson hit three home runs, in consecutive at bats, on just three pitches (Each pitch was thrown by a different pitcher.). The cultural thread of Mahler's book focuses particularly on the impact of Rupert Murdoch. News of Murdoch's purchase of the New York Post broke on 20 November 1976. In 1973, he'd gathered up the San Antonio News and launched the National Star as a "supermarket tabloid"; now the ailing Post was in his grip, and his eyes also turned to Clay Felker's New York. Murdoch was an active presence in the newsroom according to Mahler's account, peering over reporters' shoulders and punching up the paper's headlines and copy. In March 1977 alone, The Post ran 21 items on Farrah Fawcett-Majors, a star of Charlie's Angels; stories became shorter, pictures bigger, headlines louder. Within the cultural thread, Mahler writes of the music of the time. "Now is the summer of our discothèques" the journalist Anthony Haden-Guest had written in New York magazine. Studio 54 the discothèque that defined an era of nightlife had opened in April 1977. Paramount Pictures had just begun shooting Saturday Night Fever; by the end of the summer, disco would be America's second largest grossing entertainment business after professional sports. If discos like Studio 54 provided an escape from the ugliness, its punk analog, a dive on The Bowery called CBGB, embraced it, featuring acts such as Television, Blondie, Patti Smith, and the Ramones. "Broken youth stumbling into the home of broken age," wrote Frank Rose in the Village Voice. In the midst of the various threads, Mahler writes of the Son of Sam murders and of the New York City blackout of 1977, which took place on July 13–14, 1977. As a serial killer preyed on an alarmingly increasing number of victims while eluding a visibly shaken and financially strapped police force, a blanket of hot muggy weather descended on the city. Demand for electricity peaked in the middle of the afternoon when air conditioners were rumbling all over the city. That night, a major blackout— "a total urban eclipse"—struck, and all five boroughs of New York City and most of Westchester County were suddenly without power for several hours. The mass looting that ensued remains the only civil disturbance in the history of NYC to encompass all five boroughs simultaneously, and the 3776 arrests were the largest mass arrest in the city's history. Mahler recounts the 1977 mayoral race, and the battle between three diverse candidates: - Liberal Bella Abzug, born Bella Savitzky in 1920. She grew up in a South Bronx railroad flat. - Ambitious Ed Koch, a Bronx native and the middle child of Jewish immigrants from Poland. He was "marked down as a Greenwich Village liberal when in fact he was more conservative than that"; he was endorsed by the Post. - The handsome Mario Cuomo, "the candidate of the outer boroughs," known for his involvement in a 1972 public housing dispute in Forest Hills, and before that the Corona Fighting 69. An Italian kid from working-class Queens, "he aspired to liberal ideals, but by instinct and impulse he was not a liberal"; he was pushed into running by Governor Hugh Carey and championed by Jimmy Breslin. Koch took office on the first day of 1978. - Video of Howard Cosell and Keith Jackson's Bronx fire remarks during Game Two of the 1977 World Series - goodreads, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City, Jonathan Mahler, published in 2006 by Picador (first published 2005). - AbeBooks.com "Passion for books", Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning: 1977, Baseball, Politics, and the Battle for the Soul of a City, Jonathan Mahler, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005. - "The Bronx Is Burning (1972)". British Film Institute. BFI. Retrieved 13 June 2016. - Eskenazi, Gerald (13 October 1977). "Abandoned School Burns in the Bronx". The New York Times (Vol.127 No.43, 727). Section B, Page 20, Column 1: NYTimes Co. The New York Times. p. B20. Retrieved 4 June 2016.CS1 maint: location (link) - Announcer, Keith Jackson; commentators, Howard Cosell (October 12, 1977). 1977 World Series: Game 2, Dodgers vs Yankees (DVD video) (Television program). Bronx, New York, NY: : Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., ABC Sports. ISBN 9780767094030. OCLC 130024032. - Flood, Joe (16 May 2010). "Why the Bronx burned". New York Post. 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Encycolpedia (Denali Media Anchorage, Corp.) First air date \|December 11, 1953\| Former channel number(s) 11 (VHF, 1953–2009) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|60.6 m (199 ft)\| Public license information KTVA, virtual channel 11 (UHF digital channel 28), is a television station licensed to Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The station is owned by Denali Media Holdings, a subsidiary of local cable provider GCI. KTVA's transmitter is located in Spenard—covering the Anchorage bowl and much of the adjacent Matanuska-Susitna Valley. KTVA was affiliated with CBS from its sign-on in December 1953. That relationship ended on July 31, 2020, when the CBS affiliation in Anchorage was moved to KYES-TV (channel 5) as that station's parent company, Gray Television, acquired KTVA's non-license assets. KTVA signed off on September 3, 2020 after the completion of the transition, and its fate is currently unknown. Alaskan broadcast pioneer August G. "Augie" Hiebert (1916–2007) applied for the license in May 1953 through his company, Northern Television. He received FCC approval for construction permits in July 1953, and KTVA signed on the air on December 11, 1953 broadcasting (initially from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.). The studio and office were originally housed on the first floor and the transmitter on top of the pink 14-story McKinley Tower, with an analog signal on VHF channel 11. The station aired a few NBC programs in the late 1960s, until KHAR-TV (channel 13, now ABC affiliate KYUR) took the NBC affiliation in 1970. The station was a DuMont affiliate in the early 1950s. KTVA also carried Sesame Street from 1970 until PBS member station KAKM (channel 7) signed on in 1975. On January 3, 1971, KTVA aired Anchorage's first-ever live satellite broadcast from the U.S. mainland, the 1970 NFC Championship Game. Until the 1980s, when the networks went to full satellite distribution, KTVA and other TV stations in Alaska aired network programming on a tape-delayed basis via kinescoped and, later, videotaped recordings of network programs provided by fellow CBS affiliate KIRO-TV in Seattle (and KING-TV during KTVA's NBC affiliation), which were then flown to Alaska. Hiebert retired in 1997, and three years later in 2000, KTVA was acquired by the newspaper publisher MediaNews Group. KTVA brought in $6.8 million of revenue in 2009, second to NBC affiliate KTUU-TV (channel 2) with $10 million (40% of the market). On November 9, 2012, GCI, through subsidiary Denali Media Holdings, announced plans to purchase KTVA, as well as KATH-LD and KSCT-LP in Southeast Alaska. The Federal Communications Commission approved the deal on October 29, 2013. The sale was formally closed on November 1. On December 2, 2013, KTVA moved to a new high definition-capable studio on the second floor of the headquarters of the Anchorage Daily News, and unveiled a new set and logo. KTVA became the first television station in Alaska to broadcast local news in high definition. In 2017, KTVA was received a prestigious James Beard Award for its Harvesting Alaska series, beating out CBS This Morning and WLS-TV in Chicago. KTVA has also received many accolades, including an Emmy, RTNDA awards, NPPA awards, Alaska Press Club awards and Alaska 'Goldie' Awards. Channel 11's studios were severely damaged following major earthquakes that hit Anchorage on the morning of November 30, 2018, which also knocked the station off the air. Part of the structure, equipment and water were strewn about the facility, which one reporter for the station called "absolutely destroyed." In 2020, GCI/Denali Media Holdings announced their intention to sell its broadcast holdings. Atlanta-based Gray Television, which already owned KTUU-TV and KYES-TV (channel 5) in Anchorage, and NBC affiliate KTVF in Fairbanks, purchased KATH-LD and KSCT-LP in May. On July 31, Gray and GCI/Denali announced that the former company had acquired KTVA's non-license assets, including its news department and CBS affiliation, and would move that programming to KYES-TV; the on-air transfer took place that same day. As Gray already owned two full-power stations in Anchorage, it could not directly purchase nor operate KTVA; a GCI spokesperson said that it had not determined its plans for the KTVA license and facilities. However, KYES-TV was simulcast on KTVA for a period for the benefit of viewers. On August 13, KYES-TV's CBS service permanently moved to GCI channel 5, while KYES-DT4, which also launched on August 1 and carries the former primary schedule and MyNetworkTV affiliation of KYES-TV, moved to GCI channel 11. After the final newscast for the KTVA news operation aired on August 30, 2020, the station notified the FCC it would go dark as of September 3, as it searches for a buyer. It stated that the expected time off the air is six months, although it must resume broadcasting by September 3, 2021 to avoid automatic cancellation of its license. Its website was then directed to a new combined KTUU/KYES website, with that news operation now known as "Alaska's News Source". At the end of February 2021, KYES-TV's calls were changed to KAUU to coordinate with KTUU. KTVA shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 11, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 28. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former VHF analog channel 11. KTVA broadcast 22 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with four hours each weekday and one hour each on Saturdays and Sundays). Weekday news offerings included a one-hour morning newscast called Daybreak at 6 a.m. with an additional hour at 9 a.m. (which premiered on September 12, 2016), two half-hour evening newscasts at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. and a one-hour newscast at 6 p.m. The station dropped its morning and weekend newscasts on April 18, 2012, but they were reinstated in December 2013. News programming was simulcast on KYES in August, subsequent to the sale of non-license assets to Gray, until the last newscasts aired on August 30, 2020. KTVA's newscast focused more on enterprise and investigative reporting, and less on crime, in contrast to its main competitor, KTUU. However, ratings remained weak and in 2018, the newscasts changed to a traditional format, with continued poor ratings until the newscast's termination. On September 21, 2014, during the outro of a story regarding the state's November Measure 2 ballot issue, which would allow recreational use of marijuana, reporter Charlene Ebge, who used the on-air pseudonym Charlo Greene, revealed that she was the president of the medical cannabis organization Alaska Cannabis Club, which campaigned for the legalization of the drug in Alaska. She ended the outro with a profane statement, resigned on-air and walked off the set. Ebge later admitted that she did this in order to "draw attention" to the issue of legalization of marijuana. Following the incident, Bert Rudman, the station's news director, issued a formal apology. As the incident occurred after 10 p.m. local time past the FCC's safe harbor provisions, FCC action was not pursued, and a fine was not assessed. Measure 2 won voter support and was passed in the November 4 election. - "FCC Digital TV Coverage Maps - Anchorage" (PDF). 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Retrieved 10 November 2014. - KTVA in the FCC TV station database - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KTVA-TV === Domain: journalism and media communication, geography<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, law ] === Kuster, Moore Lead Letter Urging President-Elect Biden to Protect Students and Realign Title IX with the Clery Act Washington, December 8, 2020 Tags: Ending Sexual Violence Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) led 15 colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of the President-Elect urging the incoming administration to give consideration to the Clery Act as they plan to repair the damage done to Title IX by the Trump Administration’s rule published earlier this year. That rule, championed by President Trump and Education Secretary DeVos, altered the internal investigation and disciplinary process for sexual violence and misconduct occurring within school communities and campuses. Many subject matter experts and advocates have made clear the effect of the rule will be to chill reporting and further sweep campus sexual violence under the rug. As the Biden Administration considers measures to repair and strengthen Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, this letter seeks to highlight how the Trump rule brings Title IX into conflict with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The rule does so by freeing institutions of their Title IX obligations unless the complainant reports an incident to an “official with authority to institute corrective measures,” limiting schools to activating their Title IX response only if the report involves students within the United States and on campus, and potentially limiting the choice of advisor for students involved in Title IX cases. It is imperative that the Clery Act and Title IX be harmonized in order for schools to properly adjudicate sexual violence claims. “I applaud the commitment of President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris to correct and strengthen Title IX,” said Kuster. “Protecting all students from sexual violence is a critical component of Title IX’s nearly half-century mandate to eradicate discrimination on the basis of sex within our education systems, and the Trump Administration’s rule has taken us backwards. As the new administration considers next steps, I believe the standards set by the Clery Act are critical guideposts. I am excited to work with the Biden-Harris team to ensure school communities are safe.” "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris's commitment to protecting students will move our country forward towards rebuilding Title IX,” said Moore. “The Trump administration's Title IX rule left students who experienced sexual violence vulnerable and halted needed progress. Ensuring that Title IX works in sync with the Clery Act sets a strong standard that will safeguard the tenets of legislation aimed at fighting sex discrimination in school settings. I look forward to collaborating with the Biden administration to build upon their commitments." “The goals of the Clery Act and Title IX can only be achieved when accusations of violence are adjudicated in a fair and transparent way, and when data concerning the prevalence of these incidents is reported and made accessible to the school community,” the Members wrote in the letter. “Unfortunately, the Trump Administration’s rule sets up several conflicts between these laws that will ultimately require correction in order for schools to successfully meet their obligations to protect students.” They continued, “We believe the standards set by the Clery Act can be an important guide to your Administration as you take steps to improve and strengthen Title IX. One in five women and one in sixteen men experience sexual violence during their college years, but it remains the most underreported crime on our campuses. We appreciate your attention to this matter as you prepare to assume the presidency, and we stand ready to work with your administration to address these challenges.” Last year, Rep. Kuster joined colleagues to introduce legislation that would have prohibited Secretary DeVos from implementing the Trump’s Administration Title IX rule. Rep. Kuster is a founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence. Rep. Moore is a founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence. They were joined on today’s letter by: André D. Carson (IN-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Val B. Demings (FL-10), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Katie Porter (CA-45), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), and Peter Welch (VT-AL). The text of the letter is available here and below: Dear President-Elect Biden, As your incoming administration considers initiatives to combat campus sexual violence and reforms to the Trump Administration’s Title IX rule published May 19, 2020 (34 CFR 106), we wish to call to your attention how that rule creates conflicts and discrepancies with full and proper enforcement of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). We urge you to ensure these issues are rectified in any reforms your Administration proposes to Title IX. As outlined in the Clery Center’s Position Statement on this matter, although the Clery Act is a consumer protection law and Title IX is a civil rights law, both laws share a common purpose of creating safe campuses and equal access to education. The National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) asserts a similar viewpoint and emphasizes that the diversity of colleges and universities and the challenges these proscriptive regulations place upon them to safeguard their students’ safety while maintaining compliance. The goals of the Clery Act and Title IX can only be achieved when accusations of violence are adjudicated in a fair and transparent way, and when data concerning the prevalence of these incidents is reported and made accessible to the school community. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration’s rule sets up several conflicts between these laws that will ultimately require correction in order for schools to successfully meet their obligations to protect students. The 2013 Violence Against Women Act reauthorization amended the Clery Act to allow both the accuser and the accused in Title IX cases involving dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to select an “advisor of choice” who can provide support, guidance, or advice. The law prevented educational institutions from limiting the choice of who this advisor could be. Yet the Trump Administration’s rule requires these advisors to conduct cross-examinations of the opposite party during live hearings, which are themselves newly mandated by the Trump rule in collegiate level Title IX cases. Due to their elevated role in the formal discipline process, some institutions may deem advisors subject to the annual training requirement under the Clery Act for all officials involved in these types of disciplinary proceedings, effectively limiting the pool from which survivors could choose an advisor. This is problematic, as this interpretation would a violation of the codified language of the Clery Act, as would any limits on an individual’s choice to an advisor. Some individuals may also be unwilling or unable to serve as an advisor because of the cross-examination responsibility. By limiting advisor options for students, the rule undermines a critical support mechanism for both parties involved in a report of violence and violates the spirit of existing law. The rule also limits schools to activating their Title IX response only if the report involves students within the United States and on campus. This policy ignores the approximately 10% of American college students who participate in study abroad programs and establishes inconsistencies wherein a school may be permitted to adjudicate some types of off-campus misconduct, but not under the auspices of Title IX. Additionally, it contradicts geographical categories established in the Clery Act, which covers off-campus and international properties owned or controlled by student organizations officially recognized by the educational institution. The waters are muddied further if a complaint involves multiple incidents at different locations, some of which may be applicable to Title IX within the rule’s standard while others are not. The rule sets up inherent confusion that risks undermining an institution’s ability to fairly arbitrate complaints of sexual violence and undermines trust amongst the institution’s community of students and staff. Lastly, while both Title IX and the Clery Act mandate separate reporting obligations for pertinent school employees, the rule contains problematic language that frees institutions of their Title IX obligations unless the complainant reports an incident to an “official with authority to institute corrective measures.” Yet the rule does not offer institutions much guidance as to what roles would fall under this definition. In some cases, campus security authorities (CSAs), those designated to comply with Clery Act requirements, may not be considered such authorities for the purpose of Title IX and therefore would not trigger the institution’s Title IX obligations nor coordinate with the Title IX coordinator. This presents the risk of isolating Title IX coordinators and campus security authorities, who should instead be encouraged to connect and collaborate to ensure public safety on campus. We believe it is essential to align Title IX rules and procedures with the Clery Act in order to foster safe, equitable campuses across our nation. The Clery Act is rooted in a strong bipartisan consensus and benefitted from close coordination with subject matter experts in the field. We believe the standards set by the Clery Act can be an important guide to your Administration as you take steps to improve and strengthen Title IX. One in five women and one in sixteen men experience sexual violence during their college years, but it remains the most underreported crime on our campuses. We appreciate your attention to this matter as you prepare to assume the presidency, and we stand ready to work with your administration to address these challenges.	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October 2, 2020 Dear Friend,Our thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady as are all hoping they will make a speedy and full recovery from COVID-19. They join the more than 7 million who have been infected with coronavirus in the United States. Tragically, over 208,000 Americans have now died as result of this virus. Our thoughts are with their families and with the millions of COVID-19 survivors who are still recovering. It’s crucial that we continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of this virus, including wearing masks while in public, washing our hands frequently, and practicing physical distancing. October 2, 2020 Our thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady as are all hoping they will make a speedy and full recovery from COVID-19. They join the more than 7 million who have been infected with coronavirus in the United States. Tragically, over 208,000 Americans have now died as result of this virus. Our thoughts are with their families and with the millions of COVID-19 survivors who are still recovering. It’s crucial that we continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of this virus, including wearing masks while in public, washing our hands frequently, and practicing physical distancing. Securing Additional Support for Granite Staters During the COVID-19 Pandemic Last night, the House of Representatives advanced additional legislation in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, passing an updated version of the HEROES Act, which first passed the House in May. This new legislation will deliver another round of direct economic impact payments to individuals and families, support small businesses, provide funding to schools and hospitals, restore unemployment benefits, and boost funding for the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. Importantly, this bill would direct over $800 million to New Hampshire towns and counties that have been on the frontlines of this pandemic and creates a streamlined forgiveness system for businesses using the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which will cut red tape and make it easier for business owners to have their loans forgiven. Of the 24,000 PPP loans to small businesses in New Hampshire, nearly 22,000 were under $150,000 and will be eligible for streamlined forgiveness under the House-passed HEROES Act. I urge the Senate and White House to provide much-needed relief to NH small businesses and our state and local governments. The legislation also includes the Save Our Stages Act, a bipartisan bill I co-sponsored that would provide six months of financial support to keep independent live music venues afloat during the pandemic. As passionate supporter of the arts and someone who loves live music, I feel strongly about the need to help our independent live music venues during this difficult time. In addition to providing general enjoyment to the public, these venues also play a meaningful role in the economic wellbeing of communities in New Hampshire and across the country. I’m proud to join my colleagues in support of this much-needed legislation and appreciate its inclusion in the updated HEROES Act, which represents House Democrats’ continued work to provide relief and support to the American people. Developing a Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine During our Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing. Watch here. On Wednesday, I took part in virtual Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, where I questioned public health experts on plans for a COVID-19 vaccine. Developing a safe, effective vaccine is vital to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, but a vaccine will only be half the battle. Once we have an approved vaccine, we will still face the formidable challenge of distributing hundreds of millions of doses around the country, as well as reassuring Americans that they can trust the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. This will be unprecedented effort, and we must rely on science - not politics - throughout this process. Addressing Human Trafficking in the U.S. Our virtual roundtable on addressing human trafficking. Watch here. Yesterday, the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence held a virtual roundtable discussion on addressing human trafficking in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the serious problem of human trafficking, which already was not getting the attention it deserved before this health crisis began. In addition to the serious health consequences, the pandemic has also led to significant increases in unemployment, causing more people to vulnerable to trafficking. Yesterday’s discussion reinforced that law enforcement alone is not the answer to this problem. As Polaris’s Catherine Chen said, ‘We cannot arrest our way out.’ If want to make a substantial impact and eliminate human trafficking, we must tackle the systemic issues that make people vulnerable to trafficking in the first place, such as housing insecurity. While Congress has taken action to provide assistance to those who are struggling, we need to more. Eliminating Sexual Violence and Harassment in Athletics The House passed the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act yesterday, which I helped introduce. Our young athletes are some of the very best our country has to offer, and coming from a family deeply involved in winter Olympic sports, their safety is very personal to. These athletes and their families put their complete trust in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and its personnel, and tragically that trust has sometimes been violated. With passage of this legislation, Congress is making clear that abuse of athletes will not be tolerated nor swept under the rug. I’m committed to working with the countless members of the Olympic community who have dedicated themselves to keeping our athletes safe as look ahead to the games in 2021. As these young people represent our nation in competition around the globe, we owe it them to have their backs and protect them from violence and harassment. Supporting Granite Staters & Local Businesses This week, I joined the NH delegation in announcing that the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded $628,472 to the New Hampshire Department of Justice to strengthen and expand mental health and family support services in detention and correctional facilities to incarcerated parents with children younger than the age of 18. Preparing inmates for reentry into society and reducing recidivism is not only the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to. By investing in the health and wellbeing of incarcerated individuals and their families, we are helping put these families on the path to success, which benefits Granite State communities and our economy. I also joined the delegation to announce the award of $557,000 in federal funding to the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund to support small businesses and promote economic growth in Granite State communities. Small businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many uncertain how much longer they will be able to keep their doors open. This funding will provide Granite State businesses with much-needed financial support and help boost local economies in our state. I’m pleased by this development and I will continue working to ensure New Hampshire businesses have the resources they need to get through the COVID-19 crisis. Taking Action to Condemn and Stop Unwanted, Unnecessary Surgeries on Migrant Women Speaking on the House floor in support of our resolution. Watch here. Today, the House passed a resolution that I co-led, condemning unwanted, unnecessary gynecological procedures on migrant women at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. Reports of unwanted medical procedures being performed on migrant women are heartbreaking and horrifying, and I’m glad we have passed this resolution condemning this appalling treatment. Everyone has the right to make informed decisions about their own bodies, and ICE’s failure to protect the women in its care is unacceptable. Women have the right to make their own reproductive choices – women can choose when and if they get pregnant. Some of these women were planning to have children, but they no longer have that choice after they say they received hysterectomies and other gynecological surgeries without their consent while in ICE custody. Immediate action must be taken to hold accountable those responsible for performing these procedures and ensure women who have been subjected to this treatment are given the support they need. Joining WMUR's CloseUp on Sunday Tune into WMUR on Sunday at 10 AM for my conversation with Adam Sexton on CloseUp. We’ll discuss my recent work in Congress and the COVID-19 relief bill we passed this week. News You Can Use With the beautiful foliage and fall weather, many Granite Staters and travelers are hitting NH’s hiking trails. NH Fish & Game officials are urging caution following recent tragic incidents. For safety tips and information, click here. COVID-19 testing is available at many locations throughout the Granite State - click here for a list of testing sites (and see map below). It is important to remember that even if you feel fine and aren’t showing any symptoms, you still could have COVID-19 and infect others, so critical to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of the virus. In addition, keep a safe distance from others at public gatherings, wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, and avoid crowds. Click here for information about how to properly use cloth face coverings to stop the spread of coronavirus. As fall begins and the weather gets colder, we are about to the midst of flu season. Public health officials and the CDC recommend that Americans 6 months and older get a flu vaccine, and it’s especially important this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on where to get a flu shot, click here. As always, the CDC and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services are the best resources to turn to during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If you are sick, stay home and call your health care provider. If you live in NH and have questions about coronavirus, dial 211 or visit CDC.gov for more information. #### Category - journalism and media communication, medical<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### May 1941 (as KWRC)\| \|Power\|\|800 watts (unlimited)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KWRC (1941-1959) \|Owner\|\|Capps Broadcast Group \|Sister stations\|\|KCMB, KTEL, KUMA, KUMA-FM, KWHT, KWRL, KWVN-FM\| KTIX (1240 AM, "ESPN 1240") is a radio station licensed to serve Pendleton, Oregon, USA. The station, which began broadcasting as KWRC in May 1941, is currently owned by Capps Broadcast Group and the broadcast license is held by KSRV, Inc. KTIX has broadcast a 24-hour sports radio format as an affiliate of ESPN Radio since October 2002. In addition to its usual sports talk programming, KTIX broadcasts Major League Baseball games as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners Radio Network, National Basketball Association games as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers radio network, National Football League games as a member of the Seattle Seahawks radio network, and Oregon Ducks football as a member of the Oregon Sports Network. KTIX also airs high school football games and other select sporting events featuring the Pendleton High School Buckaroos. KTIX shares a studio building with sister stations KUMA (1290 AM), KUMA-FM (107.7 FM), and KWHT (103.5 FM). This multi-station facility, located at the west end of Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, is also close to KTIX's new tower site. The original tower, located on South Hill, served KTIX from 1941 to 2002. That original tower was later re-erected east of Pendleton on Cabbage Hill for use by co-owned KUMA-FM. This station began regular broadcast operations in May 1941 with 250 watts of power on 1240 kHz as KWRC under the ownership of the Western Radio Corporation. KWRC was run by general manager V.P. Kenworthy who owned the Western Radio Corporation as part of the Kenworthy Stations Group. V.P. Kenworthy would continue to own and operate KWRC until December 23, 1958, when the station was sold to WSC Broadcasting Company of Oregon, Inc. The KKID years The new owners had the station's call letters changed to KKID in 1959 and by early 1961 had been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase its daytime signal strength to 1,000 watts while nighttime power remained at 250 watts. On July 15, 1961, ownership of KKID passed from WSC Broadcasting Company of Oregon, Inc., to Roderick Sound, Inc. The KTIX era The callsign was changed again in 1964, this time to the current KTIX. Eastern Oregon Broadcasters, Inc., acquired KTIX on August 1, 1967, and flipped the station to a contemporary music format. As a part of the Capps Broadcasting Group, this music format would endure on KTIX through the entire 1970s. The station applied to the FCC to change the name of its licensee to Capps Broadcasting Group, Inc., to reflect the station's true ownership and this change was approved by the FCC on March 28, 1979. Just after switching back to a country music format in January 1980, Capps Broadcasting Group, Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station to AgPal Broadcasting, Inc. AgPal Broadcasting was owned by Pendleton residents Cheryl and Jim McAnally plus Andy and JoAnn Harle. The deal was approved by the FCC on May 15, 1981. In September 1997, AgPal Broadcasting, Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station back to Capps Broadcast Group through its KSRV, Inc., subsidiary. The deal was approved by the FCC on May 14, 1998, and the transaction was consummated on August 27, 1998. Former on-air staff - Dave Donahue, a 2000 inductee into the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame, got his first experience as a disc jockey in a country music format when he joined the KTIX airstaff in 1960. - Terry Herd, host of the nationally syndicated Into the Blue and a four-time (1998, 2002, 2003, & 2004) winner of Broadcaster of the Year Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association, started his bluegrass radio program in May 1992 on KUMA then KTIX before going national. - "Days Gone By 05-25-06". East Oregonian. May 25, 2006. Harle said the station will retain the country music format it has used for 18 months. The station, begun as KWRC, has been on the air since May 1941. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1960 Broadcasting Yearbook. 1960. p. A-213. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1964 Broadcasting Yearbook. 1964. p. B-127. Arbitron. - "Radio stations change their tune". East Oregonian. October 7, 2002. KTIX now features 24-hour ESPN sports programming while KUMA has an all talk format. - "Broadcast Affiliates". Mariners Baseball: The official site of the Seattle Mariners. March 2, 2009. - "List of Stations". BLAZERS: The Official Site of the Portland Trail Blazers. Retrieved April 1, 2009. - "Radio Network". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved April 1, 2009. - "OSN Radio Affiliates". GoDucks.com - The University of Oregon Official Athletics Web Site. Retrieved April 1, 2009. - Fybush, Scott (July 18, 2008). "The Big Trip 2007, part XI: Eastern Oregon to Boise". Tower Site of the Week. - "Pendleton Sports Radio 1240 KTIX". Waymarking.com. Retrieved April 1, 2009. - Odegard, Kyle (August 15, 2002). "Stations playing musical towers". East Oregonian. The old KTIX radio tower, which has been on the South Hill since 1941, was scheduled to be torn down today. KTIX was set to switch transmitting from the old 180-foot tower to a new one near the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport this morning[...] - "Directory of Standard Broadcasting Stations of the United States". 1944 Broadcasting-Telecasting Yearbook. 1944. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". 1958 Broadcasting Yearbook. 1958. p. A-351. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1962. p. B-137. - "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. 1979. p. C-182. - "Application Search Details (BP-RD1104IV)". FCC Media Bureau. March 28, 1979. - "Andrew Franklin "Andy" Harle". East Oregonian. March 22, 2003. Andrew Franklin "Andy" Harle, 55, former owner of Pendleton radio stations KTIX AM and KWHT FM, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Providence Hospital in Portland. - "Application Search Details (BAL-19800126ES)". FCC Media Bureau. May 15, 1981. - "Application Search Details (BAL-19970910EC)". FCC Media Bureau. August 27, 1998. - "Hall of Fame: Dave Donahue". Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2009. - "Former Pendleton resident wins bluegrass award again". East Oregonian. October 6, 2003. Herd began his national network radio syndication in 1992 on his kitchen table in Pendleton. The first broadcasts were aired on KUMA and later KTIX. - "Into the Blue: History". The Bluegrass Radio Network.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Siouxland's News Channel\| \|Channels\|\|Digital: 14 (UHF)\| Virtual: 4 (PSIP) \|Translators\|\|K24JG-D Norfolk NE\| (KTIV License, LLC) \|First air date\|\|October 10, 1954\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Television\| IV (Roman numeral 4) \|Sister station(s)\|\|Waterloo: KWWL\| 4 (VHF, 1954-2009) 41 (UHF, 2009–2018) \|Transmitter power\|\|1000 kW\| \|Height\|\|609.5 m (2,000 ft)\| KTIV is a dual NBC/CW-affiliated television station licensed to Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 14 (or virtual channel 4 via PSIP) from a transmitter near Hinton. Owned by Quincy Media, KTIV maintains studios on Signal Hill Drive in Sioux City. After overcoming some construction obstacles, including having to raise the microwave tower height twice to avoid interference with a tree which blocked the microwave signal, KTIV made its broadcasting debut on October 10, 1954. That first broadcast evening included four NBC shows: People Are Funny at 6 p.m.; The Liebman Spectacular from 6:30-8 p.m.; The Television Playhouse from 8-9 p.m.; and The Loretta Young Show from 9-9:30 p.m. The station has always been an NBC affiliate, but it shared ABC programming with KVTV/KCAU-TV until September 2, 1967, when KCAU switched its primary affiliation to ABC. During the late 1950s, the station was also briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network. For many years, the station was co-owned with the Sioux City Journal. One-time owners of both properties, the Perkins Brothers Company, sold KTIV to Black Hawk Broadcasting, the owner of fellow NBC affiliate KWWL-TV in Waterloo, in 1973. Black Hawk merged with Forward Communications in 1980, and sold KTIV and KWWL to AFLAC that year. Quincy Newspapers bought KTIV from AFLAC in 1989. In June 2011, KTIV's newscasts began to be broadcast in high definition. It was the second station in the Sioux City market (after KCAU) to begin broadcasting news in HD, and the last station in the market to begin using a widescreen format for local news. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|4.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KTIV-DT\|\|Main KTIV programming / NBC\| KTIV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 4, at 1:30 p.m. on February 17, 2009, which was the original date of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television; it was later moved to June 12, 2009. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 41, using PSIP to display KTIV's virtual channel as 4 on digital television receivers. Notable current on-air staff - Ron Demers – chief meteorologist Notable former on-air staff - Tom Brokaw - as newscaster, weatherman, and staff announcer (now at NBC News) - Paul Moyer (later at KNBC, now retired) - Gene Sherman - sportscaster - Mike Wankum (now at WCVB-TV) - Terry Zahn - newscaster (later at WAVY-TV & WVEC, now deceased) KTIV's signal is re-broadcast over this following translator: - Norfolk, Nebraska: K24JG-D, channel 24 (virtual channel 4). KTIV formerly re-broadcast over these translators: - KTIV History, KTIV website, archived from the original April 21, 2006; original page has since been deleted. - "Require Prime Evening Time for NTA Films", Boxoffice: 13, November 10, 1956 - Schneider, Michael (April 1, 2009). "KNBC's Paul Moyer set to retire". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2014. - Wishart, David J. (2004). Encyclopedia of the Great Plains. University of Nebraska Press. 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Contributing to the National Strategy on Drug Awareness among Youths The Minister for Social Justice and Solidarity, the Family and Children’s Rights, Hon. Michael Falzon, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Communities, Hon. Alex Muscat announced Community Malta Agency’s contribution of €90,000 towards a national strategy aimed at youths, their parents, and educators. The aim is to create awareness about the use of drugs and other substances, while paving the way to rehabilitation by encouraging anyone in need to seek help. Themed “Qegħdin hawn biex ngħinuk u mhux biex niġġudikawk” , this campaign shall present to the public rich audio and visual content over the various media platforms, in a targeted attempt to help understand the culture and the resultant pressures surrounding these youths. Growing up is all about choices, and each and every choice is crucial in shaping the path ahead. Acquiring valuable knowledge on drugs and other substances while wearing a youth’s shoes helps in providing them with the essential knowledge to steer away from the risk of consuming any. Thousands are benefitting from investments in our Islands and it is thanks to these investments that the Islands’ communities can thrive, even while being at the forefront of a global pandemic.<\|endoftext\|>Government to Alleviate Fireworks Consumption Burdens Press Release by the Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Citizenship and Communities Through Aġenzija Komunità Malta, the Government of Malta will help feast organisers around the Maltese Islands to alleviate fireworks consumption burdens during their respective village feasts. As a result of the agreement between Government and the National Band Club Association and the Malta Pyrotechnics Association, feast organisers will not pay for firework supplies on feast week and other days traditionally linked to the feast. The agreement caters for a maximum of eight times when supplies are needed and will be operated by the associations representing the same organisers. The agreement is worth €100,000 yearly and will apply for the next three years. In a meeting between the Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement Byron Camilleri, the Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Communities Alex Muscat, President of the National Band Club Association Noel Camilleri, and President of the Malta Pyrotechnics Association Josef Camilleri, it was explained how Government shall keep supporting these feasts long-part of Maltese culture. In fact, it has done so through various other initiatives over the last few years and will continue to do so in the future. Minister Camilleri said that, “While we wanted to fix the ‘extra duty’ systems in the Police Force with the aim that employees benefit from better working conditions and that the system functions more professionally, we knew straight away that we needed to help feast associations alleviate their burdens. We have finally tailored a scheme that is supported by everyone involved.” Parliamentary Secretary Muscat said that “Aġenzija Komunità Malta supports various initiatives that strengthen or keep alive elements in the Maltese community’s lifestyle, and this is one of them. It was only natural to help feast organisations too during a pandemic we comprehend the way they were impacted with the closure of clubs among other meeting places. Even volunteers suffered because of the way we ended up interacting with each other. In the future, these associations shall keep finding our support.” The Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary explained that although millions of euro from the NDSF are being invested in crucial sectors such as health and environment, other initiatives like this one supported by Aġenzija Komunità Malta are also important. President Noel Camilleri referred to the discussion meetings and said that, “together we put forward the problems that the associations were facing over again. The association hopes that the voluntary work carried out in band clubs and firework factories will retain the due recognition given that among other reasons, they play an important role not only in the cultural framework of our country, but even in the educational and social framework of our towns and villages.” President Josef Camilleri said that “we are pleased that without any distinction, all feasts will now have eight free firework supplies available for use and those who do not use all eight of them for the feast, can use the remainder for Liturgical Feasts.”<\|endoftext\|>The NDSF Raises over €595M since Its Inception Press Release by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Citizenship and Communities Various projects of national interest in which the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF) will be investing were discussed between the Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Communities Alex Muscat and the NDSF’s Board of Governors during a meeting held at the at NDSF’s offices in Ħal Balzan. NDSF will be investing in more national projects for the benefit of the whole community. Among these projects, the Parliamentary Secretary, and the NDSF’s Board of Governors Chairman Mr David Curmi confirmed the unprecedented investment in an innovative environmental ‘Green & Blue Infrastructure’ project for which financial assistance of around €4 million will be provided to carry out ‘urban greening’ projects in urban areas around Malta to improving the quality of life of the residents in the localities of Mosta, Ħamrun and Ħal Qormi. The first board of Governors was appointed in September 2015. The NDSF is a Government Agency established on 6th January 2015 by virtue of the National Development and Social Fund (Establishment as an Agency) Order (S. ). The aim of the Agency is to contribute to major projects of national importance and to assist in projects and initiatives in the public interest, by inter alia promoting and supporting the advancement of education, research, innovation, justice and the rule of law, employment, and public health. The Parliamentary Secretary said that this fund was established back in 2015 in order to make long-term social investments in the communities of our country, and took the opportunity to stress the need that the funds raised from foreign direct investment through the citizenship by investment programme continue to be spent wisely. Mr Muscat explained how this fund will be strengthened and expanded in order to continue contributing to various investments, to further the great good it is rendering in our communities. A few weeks ago, it was announced that Aġenzija Komunità Malta set up to administer all Maltese citizenship-related matters, of which is the Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment to attract the best investment and talent to our country. Parliamentary Secretary Muscat emphasised that “We are committed that in the future, we will strive to keep shedding light on the valuable wealth this fund is enriching people’s lives with, not forgetting to mention the various projects and initiatives that have already been materialised in the past and from which our country beared the fruits.” It is thanks to investments made through this fund that NGOs such as Caritas have benefited from a direct grant of €1.5M for the renovation and expansion of its facilities to keep welcoming and helping the vulnerable members of our society. Of the funds deposited in the NDSF, investment projects of around €91.5M were announced in the health, social housing, and sports sectors, among others. Investments of around €950,000 have been made in Mater Dei Hospital’s two catheterisation suites at its Cardiology Department, as well as the renovation of various health centres and clinics around Malta and Gozo in order to provide adequate health care to all. At a press conference a few days ago, an agreement between the Government of Malta and Puttinu Cares Foundation was also announced, which could become a reality because Government was in a position to provide support through the NDSF. It was announced that when the property purchase agreement is signed, the fund will hand over €5M to Puttinu Cares Foundation along with other payments that will cover the use of the apartments by the families of the children requiring care in England. During February this year, a work of art by the hand of artist Mattia Preti was purchased extending the National Collection. ‘Boethius and Philosophy’ falls under the curatorship of Heritage Malta. The acquisition of the opera for the work of art for €1.3M was financed by the NDSF. This acquisition showed the Government’s commitment to protecting and strengthening the artistic and cultural heritage of our country. Mr Curmi ensured that the NDSF will continue to contribute to the development of better public services, to support enterprise and business in improving their competitiveness; and to promote research and development in matters conducive to the public interest. Mr Curmi reiterated that the aid provided by the investments made by the NDSF impact various aspects of one’s life and help various groups within the society. The aim of the NDSF is also to help stakeholders to deliver social, employment and educational projects, and to foster initiatives that support reforms and better governance. The NDSF will also make sure that it continues to support measures for the improvement of the fairness and efficiency of justice, and to foster initiatives encouraging gender equality, prevention of discrimination, and respect for human rights. The NDSF is committed to assist initiatives to provide for the social housing needs of the population and to combat social exclusion, and to sponsor initiatives for the improvement of health, health care and care for the elderly. “In our vision, we will continue to undertake initiatives for the benefit of future generations,” said Parliamentary Secretary Muscat. The Parliamentary Secretary concluded by auguring great prospects for the Board of Governors, while thanking them for the valuable work carried out over the past years. “I am convinced that the NDSF’s Board of Governors have different capabilities to complement each other.” Category - journalism and media communication, sociology<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Tegna Inc. \| (Multimedia Holdings Corporation) \|Founded\|\|February 18, 1987\| First air date \|December 1, 1988\| Former channel number(s) 20 (UHF, 1988–2009) 19 (UHF, 2009–2019) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|374 m (1,227 ft)\| Public license [IDX] 68581 LMS] KTVD, virtual channel 20 (UHF digital channel 31), is a MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States. The station is owned by Tegna Inc., as part of a duopoly with NBC affiliate KUSA (channel 9). The two stations share studios on East Speer Boulevard in Denver's Speer neighborhood (to the immediate southeast of the studios shared by KWGN-TV (channel 2) and KDVR (channel 31)); KTVD's transmitter is located atop Lookout Mountain (near Golden). On cable, the station is available on Comcast Xfinity in standard definition on channel 5, and in high definition on digital channel 657. It is also carried on CenturyLink Prism channels 20 and 1020. KTVD first signed on the air on December 1, 1988. Originally operating as an independent station, it maintained a general entertainment format featuring classic cartoons and sitcoms, old movies and religious programming. The station lost money throughout its first two years on the air, and its original owners filed the station for bankruptcy in August 1990. At one point, KTVD had only carried a few low-budget shows, religious programs and infomercials. The station began to turn a profit with the paid programming that aired, and gradually added a number of barter syndicated shows, such as cartoons, some older sitcoms and first-run talk shows, to its schedule. In March 1994, KTVD was purchased by Newsweb Corporation, operating under the licensee of Channel 20 TV Company, and emerged from bankruptcy. On October 27, 1993, KTVD signed an agreement with United Television to become a charter affiliate of the United Paramount Network (UPN); that network began operations on January 16, 1995. Channel 20 TV Company acquired KTVS (channel 3, now KCDO-TV) in Sterling in 1999, and converted it into a satellite station of KTVD; that station changed its callsign to KUPN in 2002 to reflect its UPN affiliation. On December 15, 2005, Newsweb Corporation announced the sale of KTVD to the Gannett Company, owners of NBC affiliate KUSA-TV (channel 9). This was despite rumors that Fox Television Stations (which owned Fox station KDVR (channel 31) at the time locally, and is the current owner of KTVD's former Chicago sister station WPWR-TV) would purchase the station to create a duopoly with KDVR; the transaction was finalized on June 26, 2006. Newsweb retained possession of KUPN, and converted it into an independent station in June 2006. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Time Warner announced that the two companies would shut down UPN (which CBS had acquired one month earlier in December 2005 following its split from Viacom) and The WB and combine the respective programming from the two networks to create a new jointly-owned "fifth" network called The CW. As part of the announcement, the network signed a ten-year agreement with Tribune Broadcasting to affiliate with 13 of the 16 WB-affiliated stations that the company had owned at the time – including WB affiliate KWGN-TV (channel 2), which was named as the network's Denver charter affiliate. Nearly one month later on February 22, 2006, News Corporation announced the launch of a new competing network, MyNetworkTV, which would be operated by its Fox Television Stations and Twentieth Television units. On July 12 of that year, the Gannett Company signed an affiliation agreement to make KTVD the Denver affiliate of MyNetworkTV; the station officially affiliated with the network upon MyNetworkTV's September 5, 2006 launch. As of November 2014, the station's website merely contains the MyNetworkTV default video portal, links to KUSA's website, and FCC-required public file reports. Around the first week of October 2012, Gannett entered a dispute against Dish Network regarding compensation fees and Dish's AutoHop commercial-skip feature on its Hopper digital video recorders. Gannett ordered that Dish discontinue AutoHop on the account that it is affecting advertising revenues for KUSA and KTVD, thus taking a big chunk out of the pockets of potential advertisers in the Rocky Mountains. Gannett threatened to pull all of its stations (including KUSA and KTVD) should the skirmish continue beyond October 7 and Dish and Gannett fail to reach an agreement. The two parties eventually reached an agreement after extending the deadline for a few hours. On June 29, 2015, Gannett split in two, with one side specializing in print media and the other side specializing in broadcast and digital media. KUSA and KTVD were retained by the latter company, named Tegna. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|20.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KTVD-DT\|\|Main KTVD programming / MyNetworkTV\| \|20.2\|\|480i\|\|H&I\|\|Heroes & Icons\| \|9.4\|\|1080i\|\|KUSA-HD\|\|UHF simulcast of KUSA / NBC\| \|9.7\|\|480i\|\|Twist\|\|Twist (maps to channel 9.7)\| On January 10, 2011, KTVD began carrying Universal Sports on its second digital subchannel; the network moved to digital channel 20.2 from KUSA's 9.3 subchannel in order to balance out the bandwidth of both stations. Universal Sports transitioned from a digital multicast network into a cable and satellite service on January 1, 2012, resulting in KTVD replacing the network with the classic television service MeTV. On February 1, 2020, MeTV was replaced with Heroes & Icons. In late January 2015, KTVD's main signal was converted to 720p (MyNetworkTV's default transmission format), and KTVD's third subchannel was launched to become a UHF simulcast of KUSA, which allows homes with issues receiving KUSA's channel 9 VHF signal or only a UHF antenna to receive KUSA in some form. Instead of channel 20.3, KTVD-DT3 maps to channel 9.4. KTVD shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 20, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 19. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 20. KTVD also holds broadcast rights to NFL exhibition games featuring the Denver Broncos (sister station KUSA also carries Broncos games produced as part of NBC Sunday Night Football, though most regular season games air on KCNC). From 1991 to 1995, the station was also the local broadcast home of the NBA's Denver Nuggets. From 1995 to 2002 it was the broadcast home of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. In 2003, the station became the local television broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball franchise; the station lost the rights to the games after the 2008 season. KUSA presently produces 20½ hours of locally produced newscasts each week for KTVD (with 3½ hours each weekday and 1½ hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). To correspond with the affiliation switch to MyNetworkTV, KUSA began producing a daily half-hour primetime newscast at 9:00 p.m. for KTVD on September 5, 2006, to compete with newscasts seen in that timeslot on CW affiliate KWGN-TV and Fox owned-and-operated station (now affiliate) KDVR (KWGN later moved its primetime newscast to 7:00 p.m. in 2009). Exactly three months later on December 5, 2006, KUSA began producing a two-hour extension of its weekday morning newscast on the station. In 2010, KTVD began airing hour-long extensions of its weekend morning newscasts. In September 2010, the station debuted the 9News Daily Connection, a midday newscast at 11:00 a.m. on weekdays that was produced jointly by NBC News and KUSA (KTVD was the only television station that was not owned and operated by NBC to air the Daily Connection program). In July 2011, the program was replaced with a traditional newscast in the 11:00 a.m. slot. KTVD will sometimes take on the responsibility of airing KUSA's newscasts whenever that station cannot do so because of NBC Sports telecasts that are scheduled to overrun into one of channel 9's regularly scheduled newscast timeslots; in particular, KUSA's 5:00 p.m. newscast on Sunday evenings may air on KTVD during the NFL season when KUSA airs NBC's Sunday Night Football pregame show Football Night in America. - "Public Notice Comment". FCC CDBS database. August 20, 1990. Retrieved August 27, 2008. - "Public Notice Comment". FCC CDBS database. January 13, 1994. Retrieved August 27, 2008. - "Gannett completes the acquisition of KTVD-TV Channel 20 in Denver". Gannett Press Release. June 26, 2006. Archived from the original on April 19, 2008. Retrieved August 27, 2008. - "KUPN Public Interest Statement". FCC CDBS database. June 3, 2008. 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Retrieved June 29, 2015. - RabbitEars TV Query for KTVD - Where to Watch Me-TV: KTVD - Ostrow, Joanne. "Ostrow: KTVD's subchannel will tune into vintage TV hits". Denver Post. - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved March 24, 2012. - Saunders, Dusty (May 25, 2006). "9News entering 9 p.m. fray". Rocky Mountain News. 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Viewers behind the scenes to showcase people and programs making a difference in Los Angeles County and its communities. Watch it here or the County Channel, channel 94 92 most cable systems. In this episode: High in the sky with the Department of Regional Planning; keeping roads and residents safe as wild winter storms batter the region; and a Black History Month celebration of people making a difference in our communities. In this episode: Capturing water as the drought worsens, former factory workers land new careers, the faith community steps up help homeless families in need, the importance of mental health in trying times, and vistas from Catalina Island. In this episode: safety tips from a viral winter, a new Boys and Girls Club opens, First Fridays at the Natural History Museum, Dream Center opens at Norwalk High School and Black History Month begins. In this episode: Volunteers fan out for the annual homeless count; a new housing complex offers fresh promise; a touching reunion with first responders 50 years in the making, and high performers compete in the academic decathlon. In this episode: Officials proclaim an emergency on homelessness; lifeguards try out for a coveted spot; an annual tradition at local hospital captures the warmth of the season; and a girl’s wish for a unicorn comes true. In this special episode of LA County Close-Up, we take a look at how Los Angeles County is changing lives in meaningful ways.<\|endoftext\|>A weekly news magazine that takes viewers behind the scenes to showcase people and programs making a difference in Los Angeles County and its communities. Watch it here or the County Channel, channel 94 92 most cable systems. In this episode: Art as powerful weapon against hate; a financial support program helping families stay afloat; recruiting youth to become county lifeguards, and a unique foster care village keeping siblings together. In this episode: A guaranteed-income recipient gets some breathing room; the Food Bank brings relief to hungry community; and residents of RV encampment move indoors with a pathway home. In this episode: Volunteers conduct the annual homeless count; hate crimes up L.A. County according to new report; dredging in Marina del Rey, and celebrating the Lunar New Year. In this episode: Formerly unhoused refugees from Hurricane Hilary find a pathway to permanent home; vaccines are a sure bet to battle winter illnesses; a military veteran finds peace from his own battle with homelessness; and a story time that’s a drag you don’t want to miss. In this episode: Formerly unhoused residents in Pomona move off the streets thanks to the Pathway Home effort; the Carson Library gets a big makeover; and therapeutic vans for mental health patients offer a new approach in Santa Monica. In this episode: Formerly unhoused residents are savoring a pathway home; careers in the growing tech sector; new funding grants for non-profits helping the justice-involved; and bringing the warmth of home to those in the hospital. Enjoy our favorite stories from 2023.<\|endoftext\|>LA County Close-Up LA County Close-up is a weekly news magazine that takes viewers behind the scenes to showcase people and programs making a difference in Los Angeles County and its communities. Watch it here or on the County Channel, channel 94 or 92 on most cable systems. In this episode: Afghan refugees resettle with dreams to make it in America; fallen peace officers are memorialized for courage and bravery; a major donation will open a shelter for homeless families, and bug enthusiasts swarm an exhibition celebrating all things creepy. In this episode: Faith-based communities step up to help the unhoused; Parks at Sunset aims to heal the mind and body; Rowland Heights welcomes a new dog park where patrons beg to get in; and taking in the sights at Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes. In this episode: Therapeutic transport vans help those suffering a mental health crisis; heroic acts are honored at the Fire Department Valor Awards; marchers join a national flag relay to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s patriots, and the County Fair opens with finger-licking goodness. In this episode: An urban oasis opens in the heart of Skid Row; residents answer a call to action at Dockweiler Beach; raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and its impact on military veterans, and a hike to the top of one of the region’s best scenic overlooks. In this episode: The County’s 2022-23 Recommended Budget offers a blueprint to bolster the region’s economic recovery and safety net; communities stand up against violence and reclaim safe spaces; a new equestrian center opens in Whittier, and a Spring Jubilee draws the crowds. In this episode: A guaranteed income program helps families breathe easier; community-based organizations step up to provide an alternative to incarceration; Project Homekey adds two sites for formerly homeless individuals to start over; and the groundbreaking work of LA artist Barbara Kruger on display in a new exhibition.<\|endoftext\|>February 27, 2024 Christina Villacorte, Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative 27 Formerly Homeless Pathway Home Participant Move from Encampments to Apartments Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell led a “Welcome Home” celebration for 27 formerly homeless individuals who successfully transitioned from encampments to apartments, thanks to LA County’s Pathway Home program. After years living in tents or RVs in unincorporated Lennox, Walnut Park and Firestone Park, and in the City of Hawthorne, all 27 people recently moved into a new apartment complex called The Dalton, thanks in part to a newly expanded effort to increase the affordable housing stock countywide through master leasing. “We are using every tool in our toolbox to support the transition of people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing,” Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell said. “We get the best outcomes when we collaborate and coordinate with County departments, cities, and our nonprofit and healthcare partners. Master leasing, combined with our successful Pathway Home effort, are game changers when it comes to getting people to come into homes more quickly.” Pathway Home is a full-circle solution designed to improve flow within the homeless services system by bringing people off the streets directly into immediately available interim housing accompanied by a suite of supportive services and, ultimately, into safe, permanent homes. It is a critical component of LA County’s comprehensive response to the local emergency on homelessness adopted by the Board of Supervisors in early 2023. “Pathway Home is an all-hands-on-deck effort to connect with our unsheltered neighbors on their journey to long-term housing stability,” said Cheri Todoroff, executive director of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, which oversees the Pathway Home program. “Thanks to the master leasing program, we’ve ended homelessness for 27 people at The Dalton. Now, we are working on bringing even more units online that will end homelessness for hundreds more individuals this year.” L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net, LA County’s largest local managed care programs, provided funding through the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program that enabled the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to master lease The Dalton. By master leasing entire buildings, LAHSA can secure apartments on the private rental market and lease them directly to people experiencing homelessness, including those with tenant-based rental subsidies who struggle to lease up with traditional landlords. “L.A. Care recognizes that health care is more than a plastic ID card in your wallet, which is why we are proud to invest in housing that permanently ends someone’s homeless experience,” said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. “This collaborative effort with the County is an important step to ensuring that unhoused people have a place to make a home, and that will mean an opportunity for a healthier life.” “Our joint collaboration at the state, County and local level is demonstrating tangible results that are altering the lives of California’s most vulnerable residents,” said Martha Santana-Chin, Medi-Cal and Medicare president, Health Net. “We strive to transform the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, and this is what we’re doing together with the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and L.A. Care Health Plan.” “LAHSA could not be prouder of its master leasing partnership with the County and the managed health care plans,” said Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, CEO of LAHSA. “This partnership paves the way to increase our rehousing system’s efficiency by creating more options for our unhoused neighbors. Master leasing is a critical program for ending homelessness in LA County, and we look forward to working together to scale the program to meet our community’s housing needs.” LA County partnered with the nonprofit service providers PATH and St. Joseph Center to assist Pathway Home clients during their stays in interim and permanent housing, respectively. At the Dalton, St. Joseph Center will provide case management and connections to crucial supportive services, such as health care, benefits enrollment, life skills training and more. “St. Joseph Center is excited to continue our partnership with Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s office as we welcome our unhoused neighbors home by way of the Pathway Home initiative,” said St. Joseph Center interim CEO LaTonya Smith. “This is a significant milestone for our community, and we are proud to provide the services needed to keep people safe, healthy and housed.” During the Welcome Home celebration, Supervisor Mitchell provided housewarming presents and L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net hosted a luncheon for the Pathway Home participants who are new tenants at The Dalton. - Lenee Richards, Supervisor Holly Mitchell, (213) 709-9334, [email protected] - Christina Villacorte, L.A. County Homeless Initiative, 213-330-6757, [email protected] - Ahmad Chapman, LAHSA, (213) 247-5726, [email protected] - Penny Griego, L.A. Care Health Plan, 310-613-8309, [email protected] - Beatriz Lopez, Health Net, 305-903-6558, [email protected] - Ty Andrews, St. Joseph Center, 310-396-6468, [email protected] - Tyler Renner, PATH, (619) 712-9121, [email protected] [ journalism and media communication ]<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Category - journalism and media communication, geography KSEE 24 News (newscasts) 24.2: Bounce TV 24.4: Rewind TV First air date \|June 1, 1953\| Former call signs Former channel number(s) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|601.1 m (1,972 ft)\| Public license information KSEE (channel 24) is a television station in Fresno, California, United States, affiliated with NBC. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside CBS affiliate KGPE (channel 47). Both stations share studios on McKinley Avenue in eastern Fresno, while KSEE's transmitter is located on Bear Mountain (near Meadow Lakes). Fresno's first TV station signed on the air on June 1, 1953, as KMJ-TV. The station was originally owned by the McClatchy family, whose assets included local radio station KMJ (580 AM) and three "Bee" newspapers in California, in Fresno, Sacramento and Modesto. The station has been an NBC affiliate since its sign-on, due to KMJ radio's longtime affiliation with the NBC Red Network, although in its early years it also shared the CBS affiliation with KJEO-TV. Channel 24 is one of two commercial television stations in the Fresno market that has never changed its network affiliation (alongside KMPH-TV (channel 26), which has been a charter Fox affiliate since October 1986). KMJ-TV was the first station in the market to use color film and the first to transmit network programming in color in 1954. In 1981, McClatchy exited from television broadcasting to focus on its newspaper properties; it sold KMJ-TV to San Joaquin Communications, which changed the station's call letters to KSEE on February 27 of that year (McClatchy continued to own KMJ radio until 1987; the TV station had to change its call letters per FCC rules at the time that required TV and radio stations in the same market, but with different owners to use different sets of call letters). San Joaquin Communications, in turn, sold KSEE to the Meredith Corporation in 1984. Meredith subsequently sold the station to Granite Broadcasting, in a deal that included CBS affiliate WTVH in Syracuse, New York, on December 27, 1993. Sale to Nexstar and merger with KGPE On February 6, 2013, Granite sold KSEE's non-license assets to the Nexstar Broadcasting Group, with Nexstar also intending to purchase KSEE's license following approval; in the interim, Nexstar operated the station via a time brokerage agreement. The deal made KSEE a sister station to CBS affiliate KGPE (the former KJEO-TV), which Nexstar had just acquired from Newport Television. Normally, duopolies between two "Big Four" affiliates, let alone "Big Three," would not be allowed because those stations are usually the four highest-rated stations in a market, which FCC regulations do not allow any common ownership of. However, according to Nielsen, in 2013 KGPE was ranked as the fourth highest-rated station in the market and KSEE fifth, after KFSN (ABC), KFTV (Univision), and KMPH-TV (Fox), allowing a duopoly to be formed between the stations. This marked the second instance (after the Gannett Company purchased ABC affiliate WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida, creating a duopoly with that market's NBC affiliate WTLV, in 2000) in which a single company owns a duopoly involving two stations that are affiliated by a Big Three television network; and is also Nexstar's first true Big Three duopoly (Nexstar's other Big Three duopolies are virtually formed, in which the other station is owned by Mission Broadcasting). The merger was approved on April 17, and completed by May 31. Following the merger, KGPE and KSEE announced that KGPE's operations would be consolidated into KSEE's facilities by the end of the year, from its longtime studio facility on First Street (across the street from Fashion Fair Mall). New high definition-capable studios were built for the two stations, and the KSEE Building was renamed the McKinley Media Center. Syndicated programs broadcast by KSEE include Dr. Phil, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Inside Edition. KSEE clears the entire NBC programming schedule; however, it airs the Saturday edition of Today one hour earlier than the program's recommended 6:00 a.m. timeslot and preempts the Saturday and Sunday editions of NBC Nightly News. In 2004, KSEE debuted a medical discussion program titled MedWatch, which aired Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m.; the program, hosted by longtime anchor Cindy Suryan, focused on medical and health topics as well as breakthroughs in medical technology, it was canceled in 2009. In September 2007, KSEE debuted an hour-long business/entertainment show Central Valley Today; originally airing at 11:00 a.m., the program moved to 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2013. KSEE presently broadcasts 23½ hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with 4½ hours on weekdays and a half-hour each on Saturdays and Sundays); unlike most NBC affiliates in the Pacific Time Zone, the station does not broadcast a newscast in the 5:30 p.m. timeslot on weekdays (the station instead fills that half-hour with NBC Nightly News, which in turn airs one hour earlier than most of NBC's Pacific Time Zone affiliates) nor does it carry early evening newscasts on weekends. In addition, the station produces the public affairs program The Maddy Report, which airs Sunday mornings at 5:30 a.m. For much of the time since the mid-1980s, KSEE's newscasts have been in second place in the ratings, behind longtime first-place finisher KFSN-TV (channel 30). In January 2000, KSEE debuted an hour-long newscast on Saturday mornings, which ran from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.; the program was canceled in May 2008, and was replaced with paid programming. On September 3, 2002, KSEE launched a half-hour 4:00 p.m. newscast; the program was discontinued after the March 11, 2011 broadcast, and was replaced three days later by a half-hour lifestyle and news program called We Are Fresno Live. In September 2005, KSEE debuted the sports discussion program Sports Central, which provided in-depth reports about local and national sports; the program was canceled in 2011. On July 31, 2006, the station began producing a half-hour primetime newscast at 10:00 p.m. for MyNetworkTV affiliate KAIL (channel 53, now on channel 7); the program, which aired only on Monday through Friday nights was canceled on September 11, 2009, due to low ratings. In August 2007, the station also debuted The Bulldog Insider (which currently airs Sundays at 6:30 p.m.), featuring reports on California State University and Fresno State University athletics. In the late 2000s, KSEE became the first television station in the Fresno market to expand its weekday morning newscast to 4:30 a.m.; however on January 3, 2011, KSEE Sunrise was scaled back to two hours, reverting to a 5:00 a.m. start time. On September 21, 2009, KSEE debuted a half-hour 7:00 p.m. newscast. In April 2013, prior to the merger of KSEE and KGPE's news departments, the two stations began sharing reporters and photographers, but continue to maintain separate on-air talent. KSEE relaunched its newscasts on October 30, 2013 with a format described by the Bee as featuring "family matters, safety, health, money, community, faith, education, agriculture and other similar topics." The station also canceled We Are Fresno Live and the 7:00 p.m. newscast, though KGPE introduced a newscast in the 7:00 p.m. timeslot with its concurrent relaunch earlier on October 9; KSEE moved its midday newscast one hour earlier from noon to 11:00 a.m. and expanded it to one hour. Notable former on-air staff - Mike Hill – sports anchor/reporter (1995–1997; now with Fox Sports 1) - Raj Mathai – sports anchor/reporter (1997–1998; now evening anchor at KNTV in San Jose) - Catherine Mylinh – anchor/reporter (2005–2008) The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|24.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KSEE-DT\|\|Main KSEE programming / NBC\| KSEE formerly carried "KSEE 24 Weather Plus," a 24-hour weather service which was originally affiliated with NBC Weather Plus and then switched to The Local AccuWeather Channel after Weather Plus ceased operations in November 2008; the subchannel was replaced with a standard-definition simulcast of KSEE's main channel in October 2013. KSEE shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 24, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 38. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 24. As part of the SAFER Act, KSEE kept its analog signal on the air until June 26 to inform viewers of the digital television transition through a loop of public service announcements from the National Association of Broadcasters. Spectrum auction repack KSEE was one of nearly 1,000 television stations that changed their digital channel allocation in the spectrum auction repack in late 2017 or early 2018. KSEE reallocated its digital signal to UHF channel 16. - "Five New TV Outlets Go On Air" (PDF). Broadcasting Telecasting. June 8, 1953. Retrieved 2016-05-25. - "Radio Statistics". Fresno Bee Republican. 1953-06-10. - Codel, Martin (July 17, 1954). "One New Starter, 2 Quit" (PDF). Television Digest. Radio News Bureau. Retrieved 2016-05-25. - Malone, Michael (February 6, 2013). "Nexstar to Acquire KSEE Fresno for $26.5 Million". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved February 6, 2013. - "Nexstar Closes On Three Calif. Stations". TVNewsCheck. February 19, 2013. - Nexstar (February 13, 2013). Multiple Ownership Exhibit (PDF). fcc.gov (Report). Retrieved 2016-05-25. - FCC (April 23, 2016). Public Notice: Broadcast Actions (PDF). fcc.gov (Report). Retrieved 2016-05-25. - Nexstar (May 31, 2013). "Consummation Notice". fcc.gov. Retrieved 2016-05-25. - Bentley, Rick (May 21, 2013). "Fresno TV stations KSEE, KGPE to share building". Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2016-05-25. - Bentley, Rick (October 2, 2013). "Fresno's KSEE, KGPE: Under one roof, rebuilding from ground up". Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2016-05-25. - RabbitEars TV Query for KSEE - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-24. - "UPDATED List of Participants in the Analog Nightlight Program" (PDF). June 12, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2012. - "Repack Plan For Nexstar Broadcasting In Fresno, CA". Ericson, Trip. RabbitEars.	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Such engagement channels may feel excluded and ignored, and cynicism over citizen engagement efforts could grow. Second, if those consulted or engaged are largely homogenous groups, there is a risk of missing unintended consequences. This could affect the perceived ability of governments to deliver effectively—which is a function of public trust. In Singapore, the Emerging Stronger Conversations (ESC), initiated in June 2020, has brought together citizens in virtual Zoom sessions to reflect on the impact of the pandemic, raise issues and propose ideas. The Government has committed to developing partnerships through the Singapore Together Alliances for Action to tackle prominent themes raised, translating the conversations into concrete actions.38 To ensure greater accessibility, ESC sessions have been held in Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, in addition to English.39 As part of the ESC, some 120 members in the disability community also gathered to share with political office holders their experience during COVID-19.40 4. Be responsive and transparent Being responsive and transparent is not only important during citizen engagement, but after as well. Leaving citizens high and dry after engagement activities are over can be detrimental to public trust: engagement can seem merely transactional or superficial. Policymakers involved in citizen engagement highlight the importance of “closing the loop”: one way this can be done is to summarise the insights gleaned and explain the next steps that will be taken.41 In the case of the ESC, sessions were summarised into an ongoing series of infographics, highlighting the key themes and talking points raised.42 Subsequently, a report was published online, on a website which also provides multiple opportunities for further participation and action by citizens. There is often a time lag between engagement and the tangible implementation of solutions. In the interim, it is important to keep the process open and transparent, ensuring that citizen participants are made aware that their contributions have been heard; they may also want to know how their feedback may feed into a specific policy. As not all ideas may be incorporated, governments should manage expectations by explaining the rationale behind their decisions. Doing so provides assurance to citizens that their participation is valued and valuable. Building Trust in Government after the Pandemic Trust and engagement enjoy an interdependent relationship.43 Citizen engagement is a useful means to understanding the needs of citizens and fostering confidence in government. Conversely, the success of citizen engagement in a crisis also relies on existing public trust built in quieter times. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of cultivating relationships and growing community capacity during peacetime. The groundswell of community action was possible due to the strong partnerships and mutual trust between community partners and the public sector, which had been built over a long period of time. Ensuring that communications and engagement are inclusive, accessible and meaningful goes a long way in maintaining public trust. Singapore has continued to see high levels of trust in government, evidenced by the findings in the recent Edelman Trust Barometer 2020 report.44 However, it is important that trust-building continues. Public trust is sensitive to public perceptions and expectations. It hinges on the government’s ability to keep a finger on the pulse of citizen concerns and preferences. Keeping open and transparent communications is vital. Transparency and trust go hand-in-hand.45 Providing timely, clear and transparent information provides certainty at a time when uncertainty and ambiguity is high. Critically, it also provides assurance and allows for more effective recovery without being sidetracked by wild speculation or misinformation. Ensuring that communications and engagement are inclusive, accessible and meaningful goes a long way in maintaining public trust. Offering Singaporeans opportunities to contribute, help one another and share personal stories can help our people to feel more rooted and nurture greater national solidarity. Ensuring citizens feel heard and have a sense of ownership in shaping the future can strengthen the government-citizen and citizen-citizen relationships for the long term. Such relationships, founded on hard-earned trust, will be vital as we navigate the uncertainties of the future. - Prime Minister’s Office Singapore, “PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President”, September 2, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Peter Ho, “When Public Trust Is No Longer Centred on the Government”, Today, February 8, 2018, accessed October 19, 2020. - OECD, Government at a Glance 2013 (OECD, 2013), accessed November 23, 2020. - Nomi Claire Lazar, “Social Trust in Times of Crisis”, The Straits Times, April 3, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Ministry of Communications and Information, “Gov.sg Launches New Channels to Keep the Public Informed about COVID-19”, press release, April 2, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - World Health Organization, WHO Strategic Communications Framework for Effective Communications (World Health Organization, 2017), accessed October 19, 2020. - See Note 5. - Ministry of Communications and Information, “Annex A: Details on MCIs Programming Efforts COVID19”, press release, April 2, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - RySense, “Impact of COVID-19 (Part 2): Perceptions of Digital Campaigns on COVID-19”, 2020. - Md Saiful Islam et al., “COVID-19–Related Infodemic and Its Impact on Public Health: A Global Social Media Analysis”, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 103, no. 4 (October 2020): 1621–1629. - OECD, “Transparency, Communication and Trust: The Role of Public Communication in Responding to the Wave of Disinformation about the New Coronavirus”, July 3, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Karamjit Kaur, “Coronavirus: MOH Works Closely with Medical Professionals to Guide Task Force”, The Straits Times, July 6, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Lester Wong, “Legal Cut-off Age for Kids in Singapore to Wear Masks to Be Raised to 6 and Above”, The Straits Times, September 23, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Dymples Leong, “‘Infodemic’: More than a Public Health Crisis”, RSIS Commentary, no. 123 (June 2020): 4. - Ang Qing, “Around 1 in 4 Singapore residents surveyed believe false claim that COVID-19 vaccine alters DNA”, The Straits Times, December 24, 2020, accessed February 5, 2021. - Ministry of Communications and Information, “MCI’s Response to PQ on POFMA Office’s Actions in Regard to Misinformation about COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccination”, Parliament QAs, February 2, 2021, accessed February 5, 2021. - Chen Lin and Aradhana Aravindan, “COVID-19 Vaccine Stirs Rare Hesitation in Nearly Virus-Free Singapore”, Reuters, December 23, 2020, accessed February 5, 2021. - World Health Organization, WHO Strategic Communications Framework for Effective Communications (World Health Organization, 2017), accessed October 19, 2020. - Gareth Tan, “TraceTogether Presents Chance for Singapore to Restore Track Record on Data Privacy and Security”, Today, May 22, 2020, accessed February 5, 2021. - Smart Nation and Digital Government Office, “Parliamentary Sitting on 5 June 2020”, June 5, 2020, accessed February 5, 2021. - Kenny Chee, “Bill Limiting Police Use of TraceTogether Data to Serious Crimes Passed”, The Straits Times, February 2, 2021, accessed February 5, 2021. - “350 People Asked for Removal of their TraceTogether Data in Past Month, while 390,000 Came Onboard: Balakrishnan”, Today, February 3, 2021, accessed February 5, 2021. - Jean Lau, “Sing Along to Home on Saturday to Thank Front-Line, Migrant Workers”, The Straits Times, April 28, 2020, accessed April 20, 2021. - Lim Min Zhang, “World News Day: COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Need for Good Public Communication and Credible Media, Says Panel”, The Straits Times, September 28, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Yong Jun Yuan, “Heroes Unmasked: Translation Initiatives Pop Up to Bridge Communication Gap for Migrant Workers during COVID-19”, Today, May 15, 2020, accessed April 22, 2021. - Cicely Marston, Alicia Renedo, and Sam Miles, “Community Participation Is Crucial in a Pandemic”, Lancet 395, no. 10238 (2020): 1676–1678. - Paul C. Light, “The Nature of Public Trust in Government: Interview with Paul C. Light”, Ethos, June 14, 2016, accessed November 20, 2020. - The SG Together Pullout Guide to Citizen Engagement articulates five core principles for effective citizen engagement: Be Intentional, Be People-Centric, Be Collaborative, Be Transparent, Be Inclusive. See Challenge, “The SG Together Pullout Guide to Citizen Engagement”, January 23, 2020. - See Note 28. - Matthew Loh, “Want to Help with the COVID-19 Response? Portal Launched for S’poreans Keen to Donate, Volunteer”, Today, February 20, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. - Yuen Sin, “Campaign to Make Workers Feel Welcome in Housing Estates”, The Straits Times, April 20, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - Linette Lai, “15,000 Meals To Be Delivered Daily to Healthcare Workers and Needy Families during Ramadan”, The Straits Times, April 18, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. - Shivraj Rajendran, “Mosques Here Raise $600,000 to Provide Meals to the Community during Ramadan”, The Straits Times, May 8, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. - See Note 28. - Gov.sg, “DPM Heng Swee Keat: Emerging Stronger Together”, June 20, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. The name was subsequently changed from Singapore Together Action Networks to Alliances for Action. - Fabian Koh, “Emerging Stronger Conversations: First Mandarin Session Held; Tamil, Malay Ones Will Follow”, The Straits Times, October 24, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. - Goh Yan Han, “120 from Disability Community Discuss Future beyond COVID-19”, The Straits Times, November 12, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020. - “The SG Together Pullout Guide To Citizen Engagement”, Challenge, January 23, 2020, accessed November 20, 2020, [IDX] See SG Together. - Saki Kumagai and Federica Iorio, Building Trust in Government through Citizen Engagement (Washington, DC: World Bank, 2020), accessed November 20, 2020. - Shefali Rekhi, “Trust in Singapore Government up: Edelman Poll”, The Straits Times, June 22, 2020, accessed October 19, 2020. - See Note 43. #### Domain: journalism and media communication, topicality<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### [ journalism and media communication, communication engineering ] July 10, 1989\| \|Format\|\|Spanish language religion\| \|Power\|\|10,000 watts day\| 500 watts night \|Former callsigns\|\|KPUP, KHKN, KIEZ, KSRK, KYAA, KMEO, KXME\| \|Owner\|\|El Sembrador Ministries\| KRXA (540 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish language religion format. Licensed to Carmel Valley, California, United States, the station serves the Santa Cruz area. It is currently owned by El Sembrador Ministries. In 1995 after being purchased by Cypress Communications, KIEZ switched from a Spanish language KKLF simulcast to adult standards. From 2005 to 2012, the station was a progressive talk station. When KRXA was sold to El Sembrador, the progressive talk moved to RadioMonterey.com. - "KRXA Facility Record". Retrieved 2010-07-19. - "Vox Jox". Billboard. 107 (30): 114. July 29, 1995. - Monterey Peninsula's KRXA talk radio station going online only - Radio Monterey - Query the FCC's AM station database for KRXA - Radio-Locator Information on KRXA - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KRXA \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: Air date\|\|August 1964 (as KBRO-FM)\| HD2: Adult standards (KIXI simulcast) \|HAAT\|\|396 meters (1,302 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|"Warm" shuffled (station branding)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KBRO-FM (1964–1979)\| \|Owner\|\|Hubbard Broadcasting \| (Seattle FCC License Sub, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KIXI, KKNW, KNUC, KQMV\| KRWM (106.9 MHz, "Warm 106.9") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Bremerton, Washington, serving the Seattle/Puget Sound region. It is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, and airs an adult contemporary format. KRWM broadcasts with 49,000 watts of effective radiated power (ERP) on a tower 1,302 feet in height above average terrain (HAAT). Its transmitter is located near Issaquah on Cougar Mountain, with its studios and offices located at Newport Corporate Center in Bellevue. KRWM broadcasts in HD. Its HD-2 signal carries the adult standards format on sister station 880 KIXI. In August 1964, the station first signed on as KBRO-FM. It was the FM companion to AM 1490 KBRO, owned by the Bremerton Broadcasting Company. It aired an automated Top 40 format, separate from the AM station. Its tower was only 86 feet high, limiting its coverage to the area around Bremerton, not trying to market itself to the Seattle metropolitan area. In 1972, KBRO-FM switched to country music. On July 4, 1984, it changed call letters to KWWA as Bremerton Broadcasting received permission from the Federal Communications Commission to boost its tower height to 1380 feet, enough to cover the larger Seattle radio market. The station tried a second run at Top 40 music from July 4, 1984, to September 5, 1987, as KHIT. New Age and Smooth Jazz In 1986, the station was acquired by the Pacific & Southern Corporation (a division of Gannett), who flipped it to a new-age music format the following year as KNUA, using the slogan "Music for a New Age." In August 1990, after Brown Broadcasting bought the station, it moved to a smooth jazz sound as KKNW, calling itself "Sound FM". Warm 107/Warm 106.9 As KRWM, the station competed against "95.7 K-Lite," KLTX, an established Soft AC station. At first, it looked like Warm 107 did not have a promising future and was about to change formats. But when KLTX unexpectedly flipped formats in 1994, KRWM picked up most of KLTX's former listeners, and ratings increased dramatically. (KLTX is now KJR-FM.) Sandusky Radio, owner of longtime rival KLSY, bought KRWM in September 1996, and would rebrand the station as "Warm 106.9". In the early 2000s, KRWM moved to a more mainstream adult contemporary sound, eliminating some of the softer artists and adding a bit more tempo. KRWM had been the flagship station of Delilah Rene's syndicated evening program for Premiere Networks. Delilah lives in the Seattle area and the show had been heard on KRWM before its nationwide rollout. In mid-July 2014, KRWM discontinued airing the show. The program currently airs on KSWD. Retrieved 2015-05-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) HD Radio Guide for Seattle-Tacoma - [IDX] KRWM digital status - Broadcasting Yearbook 1966 page B-161 - Hubbard Acquires Sandusky Broadcasting - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRWM - Radio-Locator information on KRWM - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRWM<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### (as KFXD-FM)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K RiVer Boise\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KFXD-FM (1975-1998) \|Owner\|\|The E.W. Scripps Company KRVB is a commercial radio station located in Boise, Idaho, broadcasting to the Boise, Idaho area on 94.9 FM. KRVB airs an adult album alternative music format branded as "The River" (a reference to Boise and nearby Snake Rivers). 94.9 was launched as KFXD-FM in 1975. It was housed as a top 40 station branded "KF 95" until 2000. KF 95 became Adult Alternative in the 90s focusing on a more diverse mix than all the Noise statoons. The music difference on KF 95 was the slogan for their final years. The station rebranded as "The River" and moved to a more familiar mix of music. Journal Communications and The E.W. Scripps Company announced on July 30, 2014 that the two companies would merge to create a new broadcast company under the E.W. Scripps Company name that will own the two companies' broadcast properties, including KRVB. The transaction is slated to be completed in 2015, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. TVNewsCheck. July 30, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014. - Official Website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRVB - Radio-Locator information on KRVB - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRVB<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: "Classic Hip Hop"\| \|First air date\|\|January 30, 1982 (as KMGQ)\| \|Format\|\|Classic hip hop\| \|HAAT\|\|252.0 meters (826.8 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|KRUZ sounds like "Cruise" (previous easy listening format on 103.3)\| \|Affiliations\|\|Classic Hip-Hop (Westwood One)\| Cumulus Media \| (Cumulus Licensing Ltd.) \|Sister stations\|\|KBBY-FM, KHAY, KVEN, KVYB\| Listen Live via iHeartRadio KRUZ (106.3 MHz, "106.3 Spin-FM") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Oak View, California, broadcasting to the Ventura-Oxnard, California area. Owned by Cumulus Media, the station airs a classic hip-hop format. KRUZ previously broadcast a digital HD Radio signal for a short time, but as of May 2018 the station broadcasts only in analog. In March 1993, RSB Communications sold KMGQ and sister station KIST to Channel Islands Broadcasting for $850,000. The soft rock format remained until 1996 when it evolved to a broader adult contemporary playlist. KMGQ and KIST would change hands again in September 1996, with Channel Islands Broadcasting selling both stations to Engles Enterprises for $3.5 million. The station flipped to country music in October 1998, rebranding as "Country 106.3" and changing its call sign to KKSB. Cumulus era (1999-present) In March 2000, KKSB switched to a contemporary hit radio (CHR) format. This prompted Clear Channel Communications to flip oldies-formatted KIST-FM to CHR, battling with Cumulus head-to-head for ratings. Ultimately, this move failed, and KKSB went on to air an oldies format. In March 2005, Cumulus moved its smooth jazz programming from KRUZ 97.5 FM back to 106.3 and the station reverted to the KMGQ call letters. On August 26, 2010, KMGQ began broadcasting in the HD Radio digital radio format. However, as of May 2018, the station does not broadcast in HD. In 2011, KRRF was granted a construction permit from the to change the city of license to Oak View, California and move to a new transmitter site in Ventura County. The effective radiated power at the new site is 960 watts with the height above average terrain the same as at the former facility on Gibraltar Peak above Santa Barbara. KRRF filed for a license for the new Oak View facilities on March 13, 2013, indicating that it had begun operations from the new site. The station's format thus far remained classic rock. On March 31, 2013, KRRF began stunting with a wide range of music. On-air announcements stated "the time has come for something new" and advised listeners to tune in the following day at 6:33 p.m. At that time, KRRF switched its format to classic hits, branded as "Classic Hits 106.3", launching by playing 10,006 songs in a row. The first song on "Classic Hits" was "Two Tickets to Paradise" by Eddie Money. On August 15, 2014, KRRF began stunting with liners honoring the famous landmarks of Ventura County, while promoting that "a new icon is coming to Ventura County. Stay tuned." At 5:00 p.m. that day, KRRF switched to country, becoming one of the stations to launch Cumulus' new "Nash Icon" network as "106.3 Nash Icon". The last song on Classic Hits 106.3 was "Yesterday" by The Beatles, while the first song on Nash Icon was "Don't Rock The Jukebox" by Alan Jackson. - "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web. - "Station Search Details: KRUZ". Retrieved May 4, 2018. - "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada" (PDF). Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1988. p. B-29. Retrieved May 4, 2018. - "Interep Firms Show Ins, Outs of Mergers; Eagle Change Hovers; KMEL Staff Switches" (PDF). Billboard. March 20, 1993. 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[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] By Olurotimi Phillip Odofin The newly sworn-in Governor of Kogi State,Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo says he will not betray the trust of leadership bestowed upon him by the people of the State. Alhaji Usman stated at his inaugural speech as the 5th Executive Governor of the State in Lokoja. He described as enormous responsibility the task of leadership and governance of the State and appealed for support by all for a greater Kogi State. The Governor said the State is safe for all prospective investors under the public private partnership initiative promising to sustain the existing security of lives and property. According to him, teachers welfare will be given priority as well as welfare of women while partnership with the Federal Government in the area of solid minerals development, agriculture and blue economy will equally be pursued vigorously. Meanwhile, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has reappointed Mrs. Folashade Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government. The Governor announced this and other appointments shortly after his Inauguration by the State Chief Judge. Also appointed are, Alhaji Ali Bello, Chief of Staff, Hillary Ojoma Egwuda, Deputy Chief of Staff, Elijah Evinemi Head of Service, Commander Jerry Omodara, Kogi State Security Adviser and Isah Ibrahim, Special Adviser on Security. Others are Suleiman Ibrahim of Radio Kogi, Director General Protocol, Oladele John Nihi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Alhaji Shaibu Oricha, Director General Government House Administration, and Barrister Femi Adegboyega, State Legal Adviser. The appointment takes immediate effect. The Governor also announced the appointment of the following as Commissioner nominees. The are: Kingsley OlorunFemi Fanwo, Sunday Faleke, Salami Momoh Ozigi, Faruk Danlami, Bashir Abubakar, Adams Abdulazeez, Joseph Oluwasegun, Yunus Abdullahi, Wemi Jones and Rabiatu Okwute. The rest are; Fatimah Momoh, Timothy Ojoma, Ababida Taiye, Idris Asiru and Mohammed Abdulmutalib. In his remark, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima restated the commitment of the Federal Government to harnessing the vast resources in the State to the benefits of its people. He called the pillars of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to support the new administration of Governor Ododo as well as the people to reap the benefits of democracy. Highlights of the occasion was the conferment of the highest State honour of the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello and a minute of silence for the late Governor of the State, Prince Abubakar Audu<\|endoftext\|>The Kogi State Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. Abubakar Ohere has expressed appreciation to Gov. Yahaya Bello for the release of funds for the construction of over thirty roads across the state. Engr. Ohere made the appreciation in a chat with Newsmen, described Gov. Yahaya Bello as a promise keeper, one who is committed and working tirelessly to ensure that the people of the State get the desired dividends of democracy. Engr. Ohere commended the massive investments on road construction and rehabilitation by Gov. Bello since coming on board, described the recent release of money for about thirty roads across the state as unprecedented and a First Year Anniversary gift to the people in the second tenure of the present administration. Engr Ohere said the present administration has surpassed others before it in the areas of road construction, described Gov. Bello as a man propelled by passion to make the living condition of the people comfortable. The Commissioner assured that the Ministry would work tirelessly to justify the confidence reposed on them by Gov. Yahaya Bello, assuring that quality and standard, and ensuring that value for money is achieved. Engr Ohere congratulated the Governor on his one year anniversary in the second tenure, said he has shown capacity to move Nigeria forward, assuring that the call for his Presidency is borne out of genuine desire to move the nation forward. The Commissioner listed the roads to be constructed and rehabilitated to include: LOKOJA TOWNSHIP ROAD - Bishop court – Kasuwa Hotel-Ganaja Junction Road - Adankolo Cementray- Zenith Bank Road - Dunamis Junction- Federal University Road - UBA Adankolo- Housing Estate Road - Cemetery Baptist Church Road - Kewon Hotel – Lokoja LGA/Federal Road safety road. - Sardauna Junction – Cemetery /Maigari palace Road. - Ashfat overlay of Paparanda Square- Nataco Junction Dual Carriage Way - Grade Separation Intersection (Flyover Bridge) Ganaja Junction. OKENE TOWNSHIP ROAD - Agassa- Irucheba Road - Ozuwaya- Idozuni Road - Idozumi- Idoji Road and Spurs - Ahache – Enyinare Road - Ateba – Idozumi Road and Spurs - Obehira- Makaranta Road - Library – Inike Road - Agassa- Ekuku – Dam Road - Agassa- Anyava Road KABBA TOWNSHIP ROAD - Iyah- Fadile Junction Road - Dada Onicar Bestway- NTA Junction Road - Inuraje Road - Ogo Oluwa Street - Surulere Road - Ipele st.- Banabas cathedral Road - St. Banabas roundabout Road. - Obaro Odoafin Road - Bolorunduro Road - Ekirin-Ade/Ohun- Ife Olukotun Road - Poyan-Jegede/ Ejuku-Ijowa Road - Idah-Ajaka – Umomi-Ejule – Anyigba road, 55km DEKINA TOWNSHIP ROAD - 8.3km Dekina Township road - 31Km Ibana -Okpo Ogugu-Ete road ANYIGBA TOWNSHIP ROAD - Old Egwume Road - Ofejikpi Road And finally, Ankpa Abejukolo road The commissioner finally noted that Contractors are being mobilized back to site after the break for project execution.<\|endoftext\|>By SALAWU PATIENCE Kogi State Government says it will continue to support the National Population Commission (NPC) towards successful census exercise in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications Hon. Kingsley Fanwo gave the assurance while receiving the Federal Commissioner of NPC, Professor H I Jimoh, ably represented by the State Director, Mr Abiodun Ojo in his office in Lokoja. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo said the present administration, under Governor Yahaya Bello, has total passion for the wellbeing of the people in the state, adding that the ministry will work collectively with the commission to conduct a successful Population Census. According to the Hon. Commissioner, the ministry will also sensitize the citizens of the state on the importance of census. He stated further that the NPC is one of the critical exercises of any nation which has to do with planning, growth and development through which credible data are gathered. “Data capturing is the fuel of development and when data is compromised, there is no steady development”, the Hon. Commissioner said. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo added that all efforts will be put in place to support the NPC to educate the people to ensure the census is a huge success in the state and thanked them for their visit. In his response, the State Director of NPC Mr Abiodun Ojo stated that they were in the commissioner’s office to intimate him of the postponement of the census exercise nationwide. The NPC State Director disclosed that the 2023 Census exercise was not cancelled but postponed as a result of the transition in government to the new administration. He expressed appreciation to the Hon. Commissioner for the warm reception and promised to ensure that the NPC conducts a free, fair and credible census in Kogi State and Nigeria at large.<\|endoftext\|>“For your good works at maintaining the security of lives and properties in Kogi State, you deserve to be commended.” The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, made this statement during an advocacy visit to the Headquarters of the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lokoja. Speaking further, Hon. Fanwo emphasized his mission to advocate partnership with NSCDC to sensitize the people on their roles to maintaining the security of lives and properties. He noted that the government of Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been replacing infrastructure because of vandalism, enjoining the people to realise that protection of the infrastructure is part of their responsibilities as they were erected for them, commending NSCDC, on behalf of Governor Yahaya Bello, for protecting lives and properties. The Commandant of NSCDC, Mr. Oyinloye Kayode, in his response, commended Hon. Fanwo for visiting the command pointing out that NSCDC recognized the duty and mandate of the Ministry on educating, informing and enlightening the people, adding that he sees the Ministry as the agent through which NSCDC can realize its goals and mandate. He stated that NSCDC would continue to maintain and protect the critical national assets in all arms of the government, adding that Kogi State is volatile because it shares borders with nine states, assuring that NSCDC personnel would not relent in their efforts. The Commandant appreciated GYB for mapping out security processes, stressing that Kogi State is peaceful because of the excellent security steps that the Governor has put in place. PRO, Ministry of Information and Communications.<\|endoftext\|>Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, the wife of the Governor of Kogi State, has committed to ensure comprehensive economic empowerment for women in the state. This pledge was made during her celebration of International Women’s Day with various women’s groups at the Glass House, Government House in Lokoja. International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, is a global day dedicated to honouring the accomplishments and successes of women. Mrs. Sefinat emphasized that this day serves to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide, and to inspire them to achieve even more. The First Lady emphasized her dedication to inclusivity, ensuring that women and children are not marginalized or oppressed in any way. She stressed the importance of focusing on gender equality in economic investments to foster societal growth. Hajiya Fatima Momoh, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, highlighted the significance of supporting women to drive progress in society. She emphasized that meaningful development cannot be achieved without empowering women and pledged her office’s full support to Kogi women and children, addressing any systemic barriers they may face. Princess Kareemat Abdullahi, representing the Commissioner’s wives, underscored the unique and vital roles that women play in families and the nation as a whole. She encouraged women to rededicate themselves to their work, and families, and support other women. The Commissioner’s wives pledged unwavering support to the current administration of Alhaji Usman Ododo.<\|endoftext\|>Lance Questions HHS About Management, Treatment and Reunification Efforts of Children in Custody WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee have sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding its Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the management, treatment and reunification of unaccompanied alien children (UAC). View the letter HERE. “We support strong enforcement of our nation’s borders. We also support keeping families together, and believe that children should not be separated from their parents,” wrote the lawmakers. “We also seek to ensure that children who are within the custody of ORR—whether because they crossed the border as an unaccompanied minor or because they crossed the border with a family member and were subsequently separated—are properly cared for while within the custody of ORR.” Among the list of questions posed to HHS, the committee members asked how many of these children have been reunited with their families, and what action is being taken to track and address reports of abuse within HHS’ facilities. The committee members also wrote, “The committee investigated ORR’s management and treatment of UAC beginning in 2014 after the dramatic surge in border crossings by UAC from Central America as well as a series of reports and records that were released by the Houston Chronicle regarding allegations of abuse, including sexual abuse, of minors in HHS custody. ... In the course of this investigation, the Committee sent three letters to HHS raising grave concerns about the treatment of children while in the custody of ORR, and the then-lack of follow up to ensure that children were cared for properly after being placed with a sponsor. The Committee also requested documents and answers to detailed questions, and, in 2014, held a bipartisan roundtable for members on issues related to UAC. Given HHS’ historical difficulties in properly caring for UAC, the Committee believes that additional scrutiny of ORR is warranted at this time.” Last week during a meeting of the Health Subcommittee, Lance supported an amendment to legislation requiring weekly updates to the committee and a formal strategy regarding HHS’ efforts to reunite these children with their families.<\|endoftext\|>Lance Joins Colleagues To Unveil Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act Commonsense Legislation Would Require HHS to Alert Individuals within 48 Hours of Security Breaches on Health Exchanges House of Representatives Expected to Consider Bill Friday WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) joined his fellow Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee colleagues in introducing the "Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act” to require federal health care agencies to notify individuals of any breach on the health care law exchanges (both state and federal) that endangers their personal data and information. The full U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the measure on Friday. “The Obama Administration’s lack of transparency in implementing the President’s health care law raises serious concerns about the security of Americans’ personal health and financial information on the exchanges,”said Lance. “All Americans have the right to know if their personal information is safe and secure under ObamaCare.” The bill, authored by Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16), would ensure Americans receive notification from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) when their personally identifiable information has been compromised through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) state or federal exchanges. Specifically, the bill requires HHS to notify individuals no later than two days after discovery of a breach of an exchange system. "Given the lack of security testing and risks associated with healthcare.gov, this measure is a reasonable step to ensure federal officials are required to notify individuals in case of a breach,” concluded Lance. The 7th District lawmaker has long been concerned about the readiness, functionality and security of the ObamaCare health exchanges. Last September, he authored an opinion piece on the issue: [IDX]<\|endoftext\|>Lance Calls For DACA/Border Security Debate in House WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today signed a discharge petition calling for a debate and vote on a series of immigration reform bills languishing in the U.S. House. Lance is the first N.J. Republican to lend his name to this effort. “Today I signed a discharge petition to allow a series of DACA solutions and border security measures to come to the floor of the House for a debate and vote. President Trump ended President Obama’s executive immigration order last September and requested that Congress pass a constitutional long-term plan to strengthen border security and end uncertainty for the DACA population. It is past time we meet that task.” The discharge petition signed by Lance would trigger votes on four separate immigration bills addressing DACA and border security, with a “queen-of-the-Hill” approach. That means the proposal getting the most votes over 218 would be adopted by the House. If there is a tie, the last legislation voted on would be adopted. A discharge petition can be brought up only on the first and third Monday of the month when the House is in session. June 25 is the next time the House is in session on one of those Mondays. “President Trump gave us a deadline to act on DACA and that deadline has passed without any meaningful action on immigration. It’s time for a debate and a vote in the House of Representatives,” concluded Lance.<\|endoftext\|>Lance Bill Ends Taxpayer-Funded Cover Ups of Sexual Harassment WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ- 07), New Jersey’s only member of the House Ethics Committee, introduced legislation today to end taxpayer-funded settlements of sexual harassment claims and other workplace disputes against members of Congress and congressional staff. Lance’s bill would also reveal publicly the names of those perpetrators who have engaged in such conduct in the workplace. “Taxpayers in congressional districts across the Nation are outraged over allegations and the lack of transparency and accountability concerning taxpayer-financed harassment settlements in Congress. Since 1997, Congress has paid millions of dollars out of a secret U.S. Treasury Department fund to settle hundreds of workplace claims against members of Congress and congressional aides. Such secrecy is a gross betrayal of public trust and must end immediately. My legislation, if enacted, would increase government transparency for the American taxpayer, create a safer work environment and hold members of Congress and congressional staff — past and present — accountable for their actions,” Lance said. Lance’s Ensure Transparency and Honesty in Congressional Settlements (ETHICS) Act comes following news reports of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded settlements to resolve workplace disputes on Capitol Hill. The Seventh District lawmaker introduced this legislation on the same day the U.S. House unanimously passed legislation to mandate sexual harassment training and victim support services in Congress. Over the past several weeks, numerous individuals from all walks of life have voiced their stories of sexual harassment. A number of these allegations are tied to members of Congress, both past and present. According to the congressional Office of Compliance, the federal government has paid more than $17 million in taxpayer money in workplace settlements since 1997, but has not said how much of that money has been spent settling sexual harassment claims. Lance’s ETHICS Act would: 1. Prohibit any future taxpayer-financed sexual harassment settlements; 2. Require the Office of Compliance to release more detailed information on sexual harassment settlements paid at taxpayer expense, including the names of the perpetrator, the employing office of the perpetrator and the amount paid to the victim. Lance also spoke on the floor of the U.S. House during the debate on the resolution requiring workplace harassment training for members and staff where the Seventh District lawmaker urged his colleagues to address the problem on Capitol Hill immediately. “Congress should be leading on this issue, helping to foster a workplace environment free of sexual harassment, discrimination and other terrible behavior. Congress must create an atmosphere where those who serve their country feel protected, supported and believed – no matter the power of the offender,” the Seventh District lawmaker said. In the news: Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) on Wednesday said that taxpayer money should not be used to pay sexual harassment settlements for members of Congress, adding that he would back a measure that would make individual congressional offices pay settlements themselves. "I believe transparency is the best way to proceed regarding these matters," Lance said on CNN's "New Day." "I was not even aware of this." Pressed by CNN's Chris Cuomo on whether he believed taxpayer funds should be used to cover the costs of sexual misconduct settlements involving lawmakers and their staffers, Lance bluntly replied, "no." Cuomo then asked if he would support a measure that would require those payments to come out of congressional office coffers, to which Lance replied, "yes." Lance's comments come as a growing number of powerful men in politics, business, media and beyond face allegations of sexual impropriety and harassment, particularly against female employees and co-workers. Some lawmakers, including Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), have blasted the process by which congressional staffers can report misconduct by lawmakers, saying it lacks transparency and revealing that settlement money comes out of a Treasury fund. They have introduced legislation to change that process. On Tuesday, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), the longest-serving current congressman, became the subject of allegations that he made inappropriate and unwanted sexual advances and remarks to former female staffers. It was revealed that he had settled a wrongful dismissal complaint in 2015 with a former employee who alleged he fired her because she would not "succumb to [his] sexual advances." Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has also faced allegations of sexual misconduct. Last week, a Los Angeles morning show host accused the comedian-turned-senator of forcibly kissing and groping her in 2006. And this week, another woman alleged that Franken had groped her while the two were taking a photo together in 2010. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, law #### CT House Delegation Releases New Pre-Existing Conditions Report Showing 168,000 in CT May Lose Coverage or See Premium Increases Hartford, CT – Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) released the following statements on a new House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee report, which shows that 168,000 people in Connecticut could be denied coverage or see drastic premium increases due to the Administration’s actions to undermine the Affordable Care Act. By refusing to defend the 2010 law in federal court and failing to offer any alternative proposals to protect individuals, the Trump Administration is putting women, seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions at great risk of losing coverage. “The Affordable Care Act put in desperately needed protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions such as cancer, asthma, or diabetes, who had previously been charged more for health insurance or outright denied coverage. Those protections reversed a longstanding discriminatory practice that allowed women, to be charged more for health coverage, and reduced premiums for older Americans. Yet, the Republicans who could not repeal the law and never had a real plan to replace it – have now simply chosen to sabotage it. I will continue to fight for patient rights on the Ways and Means Committee to ensure that every person in the First District can get the coverage they need, without discrimination based on age, gender, or pre-existing conditions,” said Congressman Larson. “Guaranteeing access to health care for the millions of Americans living with pre-existing conditions has been one of the most important legislative victories for the American people since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid. It has been lifesaving,” said Congresswoman DeLauro. “Yet Republicans have voted more than 70 times to repeal these protections for millions of Americans—including 35,000 in the Third District alone. That is unconscionable. We must continue defending those with pre-existing conditions, as my colleagues and I in the Congress from Connecticut have done every single day. It is the smart thing to do and the right thing to do.” “Despite what Republicans and the Trump Administration may say, their actions clearly demonstrate a disregard for people with pre-existing conditions,” said Congressman Courtney. “If Trump is successful, tens of thousands of eastern Connecticut residents would lose their coverage or face premium hikes. We know that full coverage for chronic and pre-existing health conditions can mean the difference between financial stability and bankruptcy, which is why these provisions are among the most important in the ACA. We won’t go back to a time when a cancer diagnosis could mean financial ruin, or childhood asthma meant a 50% mark up.” “168,000 people in CT are at risk of losing their coverage including 45,000 in the 4th District alone,” said Congressman Himes. “Our delegation will continue to fight to protect Connecticut families against the sustained Republican attacks to strip away their care, especially as those same politicians try to rewrite history about their past efforts to dismantle the entire system. Sick people need help. They need healthcare. Those are our values.” "Everywhere I go in Connecticut, I hear from people who are afraid that they will be collateral damage in the Trump Administration’s crusade to undermine the Affordable Care Act,” said Congresswoman Esty. “The Affordable Care Act prevents insurance companies from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, ends lifetime limits on coverage, provides free preventive care, and allows young adults to remain on a parent’s insurance until the age of 26. Attempts to undermine the Affordable Care Act puts politics before American lives. Without the Affordable Care Act, people with pre-existing conditions will lose the protection they have and risk facing bankrupting medical bills, as all too many Americans did before the Affordable Care Act. People who are struggling with addiction or mental illness risk not receiving the treatment they need to restore their lives. And parents could once again be forced to make a gut-wrenching choice between keeping their life savings and keeping their child alive. We cannot allow this to happen. I am committed to ensuring that families throughout Connecticut continue to have access to quality, affordable health care.” The Democratic Staff of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s report, “Trump Administration Actions Threaten People with Pre-Existing Conditions,”<\|endoftext\|>COVID Relief Day 1: Larson Votes to Advance Critical Unemployment Benefits and Safety Net Programs Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to advance critical COVID relief including enhanced unemployment benefits and safety net programs as a part of President Biden’s historic American Rescue Plan to address the magnitude of the pandemic. Earlier in the day, Larson pushed back on Republican claims that this relief wasn’t needed. “More than 135,000 Connecticut residents are currently unemployed and many others are facing significant loss in wages. Unless Congress acts, these families will continue to face extreme financial hardship,” said Larson. “That’s why I voted today to extend unemployment benefits through August and increase extra funding for unemployed workers to $400 per week. “The Ways and Means Committee also advanced critical safety net protections to improve maternal health programs for low-income women, increase funding for anti-elder abuse programs, and affordable child care programs. Women have borne the brunt of this pandemic. Many of them have been forced to choose between caring for their children and their jobs . The American Rescue Plan would provide an additional $5 million for Connecticut to increase day care provider slots and ensure families are able to afford them. Additionally, it provides funding to strengthen the Pandemic Emergency Fund, which would send $8 million to Connecticut to help our neighbors in need afford essential items to survive, such as food, rent, or heat. This pandemic is far from over and we need President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to overcome it.” This is the first day of a multiple day markup of provisions in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan along with additional proposals. In the coming days, the Ways and Means Committee will consider provisions including expanding health insurance for the uninsured, reducing health care premiums for federal marketplace plans, reducing child poverty by half, and sending a new round of $1,400 direct payments to Americans in need, along with additional COVID relief.<\|endoftext\|>Courtney, Larson Announce $12 Million Improvement to Air National Guard Hangar at Bradley International Airport Washington — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Air Force will invest $12 million to upgrade a hangar at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. The hangar is being improved in preparation for the arrival of Air National Guard C-130H cargo planes that will be based out of Bradley. The 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut Air National Guard is transitioning to a C-130H mission later this year. "Bradley International Airport is the hub for air travel in Southern New England, housing both commercial airliners as well as military aircraft," said Larson. "By undertaking this project, the Air Force will help ensure the viability of the Flying Yankees' mission by affording the Air National Guard the best facilities for the C-130 military transports soon to arrive in Connecticut." "This investment by the Air Force to improve a hangar that will be used for the upcoming C-130H mission is a tangible sign of progress towards the Flying Yankees' critical new mission," Courtney said. "With the C-130 mission, the Connecticut Air National guard will have a long term and relevant mission in support of our national defense, and I am eager and excited to see the planes on the ramp at Bradley soon." The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed by Congress last year, approved the Air Force's plan for restructuring the Air National Guard. Included in that plan was the assignment of 8 C-130H cargo aircraft to Bradley as a new permanent flying mission. According to the Air Force, the first C-130s will arrive at Bradley later this year. Since losing its A-10s as part of the 2005 Base Closing process, the 103rd AW has been flying a temporary "bridge mission" of C-21 transport aircraft.<\|endoftext\|>Connecticut House Delegation Joins More Than 170 Members in Co-Sponsoring Bill to Investigate Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections WASHINGTON, DC — This week, U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) cosponsored the Protecting Our Democracy Act, legislation that would establish an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate foreign interference in the 2016 election. The legislation comes the same day that the United States intelligence community released a landmark report regarding foreign interference in last year’s election, confirming Russia’s involvement. “The cornerstone of American democracy is our electoral process, where the people make informed decisions to elect leaders to serve and represent them. Today’s report from the intelligence community is unmistakable in its conclusion that Russia and Vladimir Putin specifically, ‘sought to undermine public faith in the U.S. democratic process’ and that Russian actors had ‘a clear preference’ for Donald Trump,” said the House Members. “Any interference of this magnitude by a foreign government must be taken extremely seriously. Congress must ensure that our elections are fair and free of malicious foreign interference, and that the Russian government is held responsible. We urge Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell to immediately bring the Protecting Our Democracy Act up for a vote.” The Protecting Our Democracy Act would create a 12-member, bipartisan, independent commission empowered to interview witnesses, obtain documents, issue subpoenas, and receive public testimony to examine attempts by the Russian government or others to use electronic means to influence, interfere with, or undermine trust in last year’s U.S. elections. The commission would examine any similar efforts by any other foreign governments or entities and would issue a final report with recommendations to Congress and the President within 18 months of enactment.<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] === SCHAUMBURG, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, responded to the Biden Administration’s commitment to immediately export raw materials to India for the purpose of manufacturing the Covishield vaccine, while rene SCHAUMBURG, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, called on the Biden Administration to release doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to countries currently experiencing massive and deadly surges in the spread of COVID-19: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to this week’s mass shooting of a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis which left four people dead, including four members of the Sikh community: WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi participated in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s World Wide Threat Hearing to discuss the threats the United States currently faces from China and potential foreign-financing of domestic violent extremists. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reintroduced his resolution to recognize the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and encourage programs promoting its cultural significance. The Eagle Staff, often carried by Native American veterans, consists of a shepherd’s staff wrapped in either otter skin or buffalo skin and eagle feathers. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed the passage of the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, legislation to protect healthcare, social service, and similar services employees from workplace violence by requiring the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to mandate employers in the sector develop and implement workplace viole WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today that many Illinoisans who receive veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 to hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Illinoisans have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Congressman Krishnamoorthi helped pass. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi hailed the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act pay equity bill, which he cosponsored. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) questioned the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and Chief White House Science Advisor Dr. WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to Russian military activity on the Ukrainian border and in occupied Crimea:<\|endoftext\|>Krishnamoorthi released the following statement regarding the Assad regime’s reported execution of Layla Shweikani, a 26-year-old Chicago-native providing humanitarian relief to Syrian civilians who died in the regime’s custody on December 28, 2016: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules, issued the following statement in response to a district court decision in the Texas v. United States lawsuit striking down the Affordable Care Act, including its essential protections for people with pre-existing conditions: CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle convened an event with Senator Dick Durbin, US Representatives from the Chicago area, and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners to encourage health insurance enrollment through SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Oversight Committee issued the following statement upon the release of previously confidential transcripts from yesterday's joint Oversight and Judiciary Committee interview with James Comey: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Oversight Committee issued the following statement in response to the reports of election fraud in the race for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement on James Comey’s upcoming interview with the Oversight and Judiciary Committees, the transcript of which will be released the following day: WASHINGTON, DC – Following today’s approval by the Illinois Tollway Authority of a framework agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific Railway to move the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access (EOWA) project forward, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and U.S. CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado today at Wright College announced that funding from the passage of Rep. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been fired, and that former Chief of Staff to Sessions, Matthew Whitaker, will now serve as the acting Attorney General: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Oversight Committee issued the following statement in response to the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood and the hate-motivated attacks which preceded it over the last two years:<\|endoftext\|>Raja Krishnamoorthi renewed his call today for a full investigation by the House Oversight Committee into Gen. Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor, and the Trump Administration's interactions with the Russian government. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below in response to reports that the shooting in Olathe, Kansas yesterday, which left two wounded and one dead, was specifically motivated by the race of two of the victims. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi convened a round table of policy experts and community stakeholders today from across the 8th Congressional District which includes Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs to probe the issues associated with the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act. By Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Raja Krishnamoorthi renewed his call today for a full investigation by the House Oversight Committee into Gen. Flynn and the Trump Administration's interactions with the Russian government. Seven days have passed since Gen. Flynn resigned due to revelations of his unauthorized discussions of U.S. sanctions against Russia with the Russian ambassador. Gen. Raja Krishnamoorthi has called for a full and open investigation into both General Flynn and the Trump Administration's interactions with the Russian government. WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) announced their creation and launch of the Middle Class Jobs Caucus. The group will work to find bipartisan solutions to the key issues facing America’s middle class and working families such as job creation, wage increases, and economic growth. WASHINGTON, DC – In the largest act of congressional resistance to the Trump environmental agenda to date, Congressman Krishnamoorthi led 30 co-sponsors in introducing a resolution calling on the Trump Administration to maintain the commitments the United States has made to addressing climate change and demonstrating a dedication to renewable energy through the Paris Agreement. Raja Krishnamoorthi presided for the first time as the lead Democrat on the subcommittee on health care for the Oversight & Government Reform Committee. In a hearing analyzing the impacts of the Affordable Care Act, Krishnamoorthi highlighted the massive economic consequences of repealing the law without a replacement.<\|endoftext\|>WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act with Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) as co-leads. The bill would create a bipartisan commission to investigate and expand reporting on hate crimes throughout the United States. WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced the reintroduction of the Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms (COOL OFF) Act. WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted in favor of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, after the Senate sent the House of Representatives its updated version of the bill. The bill will now be sent to President Biden to be signed into law on Friday. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Representatives Susan Wild (D-PA-07), Judy Chu (D-CA-27), and David McKinley (R-WV-01) in reintroducing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. This is comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among health care professionals. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) introduced a bill to prepare today’s students for financial success in adulthood. WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) reached out to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request guidance on what regulations and limits should be made public on toxic heavy metals in baby food. Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes critical funding for frontline health care workers struggling with the mental toll of caring for patients during a once-in-a-century pandemic. 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Informational Report: #### Channels\|\|Digital: 5 (VHF)\| Virtual: 5 (PSIP) \|Branding\|\|KXGN-TV 5 (general)\| MTN News (statewide newscasts) KULR 8 News (DT2 newscasts) \|Slogan\|\|The Choice Cut of Two States\| \|Affiliations\|\|5.1: CBS (through MTN)\| \|Owner\|\|Marks Radio Group \| (Glendive Broadcasting Corp.) First air date \|November 1, 1957\| Former channel number(s) 5 (VHF, 1957–2009) NBC (until 2009) The Sportsman Channel (until 2009) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|152.4 m (500 ft)\| Public license information KXGN-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is a dual CBS/NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Glendive, Montana, United States. Owned by Glendive Broadcasting Corporation, it is sister to radio stations KXGN (1400 AM) and KDZN (96.5 FM). The three stations share studios on South Douglas Street in downtown Glendive; KXGN-TV's transmitter is located at Makoshika State Park. The station also airs news and other programs from the Montana Television Network, a network of CBS affiliates in Montana. The Glendive area is a primarily agricultural region in eastern Montana, which is the smallest of the 210 Nielsen-designated broadcast television market areas in the United States. KXGN-TV serves a total potential home-market audience of a mere 5,000 households in Dawson and Prairie counties in eastern Montana, as well as some rural areas in western North Dakota. The market is also the smallest in North America; Canada's smallest market, Kenora, Ontario (formerly with CJBN-TV as its only local broadcaster, which shut down in 2017), has about 5,800 households. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|5.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KXGN-HD\|\|Main KXGN-TV programming / CBS\| \|5.2\|\|480i\|\|4:3\|\|KXGN-SD\|\|KXGN-DT2 / NBC\| KXGN was allocated ATSC TV channel 10 by the FCC in September 2004 after receiving multiple extensions of the original May 1, 2002, deadline to go digital due to financial hardship. In fall 2008, it received FCC permission to place its final post-transition digital signal on its existing channel, VHF 5, reducing the cost of its digital transition by an estimated $100,000 by not simulcasting digitally on another channel during transition.[dead link] By 2007, Glendive was the only remaining U.S. terrestrial television market to have no digital signals at all. Initial obstacles to small-market digital transition included the high costs involved and the small number of digital TV sets in use in the local area. The latter was magnified by the limited number of households which would be able to receive the digital signal over-the-air. Much of this market can only receive KXGN via a repeater over the air, and cable television is all but essential for an acceptable signal. Costs of installing a new hilltop digital transmitter in Makoshika plus new digital-capable microwave equipment, while undisclosed by KXGN, were estimated to be in the upper six-figure range. KXGN-TV's digital broadcast equipment was scheduled to be delivered just before the original February 17, 2009, shutdown of analogue broadcasting; as of February 15, the equipment had yet to arrive. Once the national shut-off date had been extended, a clearly unready KXGN opted to take advantage of the new transition date, June 12, 2009. KXGN's digital conversion was completed in June 2009 with relatively minimal disruption. The exemption of LPTV operations from the 2009 DTV transition requirement left KXGN as an analog signal for viewers of numbered repeater stations long after the main signal became entirely digital. Individual KXGN broadcast translator sites, however, needed to update their equipment to convert the new digital signal back to analogue for rebroadcast; the readiness of these facilities and the availability of the KXGN-DT 5 signal over the air at the individual repeater sites was largely unknown until the transition's completion. However, the station's low-power translators were required to convert to digital by September 1, 2015, as part of the Digital TV transition for low-powered television stations. While the added capacity available on a digital signal allows the station to dedicate a digital subchannel to full NBC programming (as is currently the case) or even (through Miles Community College) to obtain Montana PBS feeds, translator viewers retain their existing analog coverage and do not currently receive any extra channels. In addition to its primary programming, KXGN operates an NBC affiliate on its second digital subchannel; until September 2009, its primary feed carried NBC on a secondary basis in addition to CBS. KXGN was the last "Big 3" station in the US to air more than one network's programming on a single feed. In the past, KXGN also carried some ABC and Fox programming; the station also carried UPN during the overnight hours until UPN closed on September 15, 2006 to combine with The WB to form The CW network (currently CW programming is seen on cable-only channel CW Glendive, formerly "KWZB"). KXGN also offered programming from The Sportsman Channel during the late-night hours on weekends, until that channel restricted availability to cable and satellite systems. KXGN-TV clears the entire CBS schedule. However, KXGN-TV airs CBS's prime-time lineup from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in sync with the Eastern and Central time zones; some other CBS programs, particularly daytime programming, are also aired one hour ahead of their usual Mountain Time Zone airings. Until September 2009, KXGN would air NBC programming that was either airing at 9:00 p.m. or recorded earlier that evening. While the station also carried all of NBC's soap operas (Days of Our Lives and, until September 2007, Passions), in later years in addition to CBS', NBC's other programs did not air on KXGN. It opted to show CBS programming or local shows instead. Even after dropping NBC from its primary subchannel, KXGN has retained the 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CBS prime-time block intact, opting to show syndicated programming at 9:00 p.m. Like KXGN-TV, KXGN-DT2 clears the entire NBC schedule. In contrast to KXGN-TV, KXGN-DT2 generally clears NBC programming in their normal time periods. Syndicated programming on KXGN-DT2 include The Dr. Oz Show, Right This Minute, Entertainment Tonight, and The People's Court. A full-time NBC affiliate, KUMV-TV from Williston, North Dakota, was and still is available on cable. Until 2013, KUMV operated a local 2630-watt repeater in Glendive, K13PL channel 13; due to KXGN's NBC-affiliated subchannel and its prior secondary affiliation, this was one of very few situations where a commercial network had, in effect, two different affiliates in the same city. KXGN aired a daily evening local newscast called Montana East News until 2015. Former longtime personality Ed Agre was once profiled by Sports Illustrated for his duties in this capacity. "Dapper" Dan Frenzel, KXGN's weekend TV weatherman and radio DJ since April 1964, served as vice president and general manager of the station from 1988 until his death (due to a heart condition) in 2003. In the later years of the newscast's operation, Emilie Boyles served as the station's sole reporter and editor. By that time, the newscast consisted of a five-minute segment airing at 9:55 p.m. and 7:25 a.m., the following day, on KXGN's CBS subchannel and 4:55 p.m. on KXGN's NBC subchannel. The local newscast was cancelled in 2015; since then, the only local production on KXGN has been Let's Talk About It, a half-hour public affairs program that airs on Sundays on both of KXGN's subchannels. KXGN's CBS subchannel simulcasts most newscasts from Billings' KTVQ, with the exception of its morning newscast, as an affiliate of the Montana Television Network. CBS Morning News and CBS This Morning are the only morning newscasts on KXGN's CBS subchannel. Likewise, KXGN's NBC subchannel simulcasts newscasts from another Billings station, KULR-TV; unlike the CBS subchannel, this arrangement includes the second hour of KULR's morning newscast, Wake Up Montana. Like many other Montana stations, KXGN relies heavily on a mix of broadcast translators and cable TV systems to extend its reach to more viewers. - Baker: K27LT-D - Circle: K14AG, K16GP-D, K18CR - Culbertson: K34GY-D - Ekalaka: K13LN-D - Plentywood: K28OB-D - Plevna: K34DP-D - Poplar: K05KK-D, K50GU-D - Sidney: K13IG-D K13IG-D is the only translator owned by KXGN—all others are either owned by local governments or television associations. - "Market information". Backchannelmedia. Archived from the original on May 14, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2007. - "Burnett Asks for Ogden Ch. 9, KXGN Seeks Glendive Ch. 5" (PDF). Broadcasting–Telecasting. December 31, 1956. 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Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. - "APPENDIX B: ALL FULL-POWER TELEVISION STATIONS BY DMA, INDICATING THOSE TERMINATING ANALOG SERVICE BEFORE ON OR FEBRUARY 17, 2009" (PDF). hraunfoss.fcc.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 18, 2011. - Harry A. Jessell (April 15, 2008). "New .2 Network Lines Up First Affils". TVNEWSDAY. Archived from the original on June 13, 2008. Retrieved April 22, 2008. - "Glendive TV station is one-man operation". Billings Gazette. 2003-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-26. Archived from the original on 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2016-06-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - Glendive Legion honors Agre Archived July 21, 2012, at Archive.today, Inside glance, Billings Gazette, July 19, 2003 - Walters, John (March 19, 2001). "It Doesn't Get Smaller Than This". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 22, 2010. - 'Dapper Dan' will be missed on the Eastern Montana dials Archived July 21, 2012, at Archive.today, MIKE ZIMMER, Billings Gazette, Jan 28, 2003 - "QUARTERLY COMMUNITY ISSUES/PROGRAMS LIST KXGN AND KDZN, GLENDIVE MONTANA" (PDF). FCC Public Inspection File. 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2018. - "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT SYNOPSIS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2018" (PDF). FCC Public Inspection File. Category - journalism and media communication, geography<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, public administration === Use HTTPS By Spc. FRANKFORT, Ky. — Since the start of the pandemic, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and his advising staff have taken a proactive approach to ensure Kentuckians remain safe. In March 2020, the state experienced its first spike in positive COVID-19 cases. The need for sterile and disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) grew exponentially. Many critical items became scarce all across the United States. It was clear the governor needed to plan for collecting an abundance of life-saving PPE, and these items would need to be distributed to healthcare workers' when requested. Alongside the Department of Public Health and Environmental Management, Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard activated to support this mission. Their task—to receive, store, and ship PPE from a warehouse in Frankfort to the medical facilities in need. "I do not doubt that we helped save lives," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joel Bowling, the officer in charge of the COVID-19 Response Team. "We have been shipping to fifteen regions across the state since March. Without this operation, I believe more people would have been exposed to COVID-19 from the start." On Sept. 14, along with First Lady Britainy Beshear and several staff members, the governor toured the storage warehouse in Frankfort. Sparking the trip was a large donation from Ford Motor Company. "Before this global health crisis arrived in Kentucky more than six months ago, we were working to secure the personal protective equipment needed to keep our people safe," the governor said. "Many great companies that do business in the commonwealth have been key partners in these efforts. Today, we're happy to announce that the Ford Motor Co. has generously donated 2 million masks to the commonwealth; which is among the largest gifts we have received. This donation undoubtedly will help save Kentuckians' lives." As supplies became more accessible, and donations continued to be shipped in, Soldiers expanded the 50,000-square-foot warehouse to 108,000 square feet. This expansion shows Kentucky’s efforts to make sure it stands ready with the necessary PPE should another significant spike occur. On Sept. 9, a snapshot of Kentucky's inventory of PPE showed:Gloves: 7,425,257Face shields: 1,261,766Surgical masks: 11,279,861N95 masks: 930,110Gowns: 1,305,556 The facility houses approximately 50 million dollars' worth of PPE for the state of Kentucky. "The intent is to have the Department of Public Health and Environmental Management mission capable without the help of the Guard by the end of the year," said Bowling. "For my Soldiers, and myself, this mission helped us continue to work and provide for our communities meaningfully through this pandemic."<\|endoftext\|>Use HTTPS Story by 1st Lt. Cody Stagner; photos by Sgt. Jeffrey Reno, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — Advanced persistent cyber threats, such as email phishing, identity theft, insider threats, hacking, or spreading fear and inciting terrorism, are becoming more sophisticated. Cyber Shield 2020 ran from Sept. 12-27 and aimed at mitigating these threats by cyber criminals with a defensively focused tactical cyber exercise. Besides Guardsmen, they chose participants from law enforcement and the cyber protection industry to ensure the training met the requirements of our nation’s defense information infrastructure. Twenty-nine members from Kentucky joined hundreds of other cyber professionals from the Army and Air National Guard, the Navy Reserve, and the commercial industry. “This year, we had nearly 700 participants from 41 states,” said Maj. Dayna Sanders, the IT branch manager for the Kentucky National Guard. Sanders has been the J3 (Operations Officer) for the past three Cyber Shield events. “Even though we are in a pandemic, our state brought more Guardsmen than last year,” the eight-year participant of the national exercise said. Nearly all Kentucky Guard’s major commands took part in the training. The majority came from Kentucky’s Defensive Cyber Operations element from the state’s headquarters, and the 175th Cyber Protection Team, which returned from a year-long deployment to Washington, D.C., earlier this year. To minimize the risks of spreading and contracting COVID-19, Soldiers spent training time at home in a non-traditional classroom environment. “The first week [training week] was all about training and best practices from the commercial and defense industries,” said Sanders. “We worked with Homeland Security, the FBI, many commercial organizations like Lexmark and Microsoft. Then, we also had two participants working with us from our Commonwealth Office of Technology and their security operations center there.” Unique to this year, after the first couple of in-person instruction days, the cyber teams were free to go home and continue their training. With the introduction of Microsoft Teams, an online video conferencing and chatting software platform, participants from across the nation stayed within a keyboard’s reach from each other. “The online working environment used throughout the exercise worked great to keep our teams communicating. But it brought one of the greatest challenges I had experienced in my career,” she said. “As a leader, I must be able to talk with people over [Microsoft] Teams and have chat conversations. Without face-to-face interaction, I learned how much leadership was not taking place,” said Sanders. Personal interaction allows for immediate feedback during a conversation. She added, “The other challenge for me was not being able to assess the Soldiers. Communicating by text and teleconference doesn’t give you that. I can’t see their facial expressions or judge the mood they might be experiencing. I can’t tell if a Soldier is having problems at home. And if they are at home, I have that feeling they might miss out and not able to focus and leverage on the learning opportunity [of this event].” Meeting and working with others in person during a team event also gives participants the chance to build camaraderie and lasting friendships, she explained. The cyber professionals met in week two for the culminating event. “For the last event, they gave us the task to help a large, made-up corporation named Prestige Worldwide. We had to assess their network,” Sanders said. “they gave us access to their networks, where we ran scans over their system. The problems would progressively escalate the more we analyzed them. Then, the more we worked to eliminate their vulnerabilities, the more issues we overcame. Eventually, the assessment lead into a major incident response, which we had to react.” The 91st Cyber Brigade out of the Virginia National Guard managed the cyber network that tested the skills of the information technology professionals, much like how a firing range tests the shooting skills during an individual weapons qualification event. Some of the largest issues we have in the Kentucky Guard are malicious software attacks and data loss. Cyber protection teams lower risks associated with these threats by focusing the training on defense-in-depth techniques that overcome these attacks. At Cyber Shield 2020, they witnessed, firsthand, the effectiveness of maintaining multiple layers of security on our networks. “This event also served as a validation exercise for the defensive cyber operations elements and the cyber protection teams,” she said. “The next step is to get measurable metrics to see where we can improve on the state level. Sanders praised her Troops and mission partners and the successes of the event. “Our team collaborated and shared resources with 40 other states. Their mission partners included law enforcement, and they made contacts that will help them in their careers. Whether it’s internally on the Department of Defense network, or say it’s at the Commonwealth Office of Technology, or maybe a county clerk’s office, our people are now better equipped and trained to support their mission,” said Sanders.<\|endoftext\|>Use HTTPS By Spc. Brett Hornback, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky National Guardsmen and Louisville Metro Police Department officers partnered to help keep the world-renowned tradition of the Kentucky Derby alive Sep. 5. Guardsmen from the 198th Military Police Battalion assisted local law enforcement in pulling security in and around Churchill Downs. FOR MORE PHOTOS: CLICK HERE The 146th Kentucky Derby was not a typical Derby. In an effort to mitigate COVID-19, only the race personnel, select television broadcasters, and owners and riders of horses participating in the Derby, along with their families, were allowed to attend this year’s Derby. The small attendance made for a nearly empty Churchill In previous years, the duties of guardsmen assisting with the Derby have entailed traffic coordination, trophy security detail, and ground security. This year’s Derby conditions left guardsmen with a slightly different role. Due to various protests in Louisville that were concurrent with the Derby, many guardsmen were posted outside the walls of Churchill Downs, to assist in security of the entire perimeter. The diligence of the guardsmen and local law enforcement officers ensured the constitutional rights of those inside and outside of the Derby were According to Sgt. Lashawnte Smith with the 198th MP Battalion, many interactions between the Soldiers and people passing by Churchill Downs were positive. In one occurrence, Smith explained that one Soldier gave his flag patch to a local youth and left him with words of encouragement. “There's a lot of new Soldiers and I think for them, it's a good start,” said Smith. “Today was a good example of what they should be doing as Soldiers, as far as learning how to interact with the people. So I think it's a positive situation.” Guardsmen from Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing served as trophy security detail during the event. Air Force Master Sgt. Charles Wilding with the 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron was among those in the detail. According to Wilding, this year’s derby was a proud moment for all military personnel serving. Inside the walls of Churchill Downs, the Derby was no less celebrated than in previous years. The event was broadcast globally so that people across the world could partake in the excitement of the long anticipated race. “I've known about this my whole life and been out here a couple times in the stands but never on this side of it though, this is far more rewarding,” said Wilding. For many, the Derby can be recalled as a long history of celebration. With the help of Kentucky Service members, the Derby was able to provide a day of excitement and even a sense of normalcy in the midst of unusual circumstances.	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29 June 2017 June 29 Marneuli Office of the First Deputy Minister of the State Peter kankava, in the region of the state of the regional deputy Zaur Dargali, economy and development, as well as with representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture of Marneuli information meeting was held. Representatives of local self-governments, NGOs, local entrepreneurs and farmers from Kvemo Kartli region attended the meeting and talked about the planned and planned measures for civil integration. The meeting was... Read more 27 June 2017 On June 27, Rustavi # 5 public school was awarded gold and silver medals. In Kvemo Kartli the State Governor-Governor Grigol Nemsadze, Deputy Minister Kakha Koberidze, Deputy Chairman of Rustavi City Council Nino Lomidze and other representatives of the local government attended the event. The regional governor personally handed over corresponding medals and diplomas to the graduate graduates of the public and private schools of Rustavi, 2015-2016. It is worth mentioning that 59 gold and... Read more 27 June 2017 On June 27, the Governor of Kvemo Kartli Grigol Menzadze hosted Rustavi’s artists in the regional administration together with the deputy Kakha Koberidze. At the workshop Grigol Nemsadze has personally listened to the local creators about the situation in the field. The artists talked to the governor about the specific needs that are necessary and important for their professional development. The sides discussed dialogue mode in the future, jointly planned plans. The governor of the... Read more 23 June 2017 On June 23, Kvemo Kartli regional governor discussed the issues of waste management. The meeting was attended by Kvemo Kartli governor Grigol Nemsadze, Deputy Minister of Environment Protection Ekaterine Grigalava, deputy governors and municipal officials. Obligations for the municipalities, national strategy and action plan. 19 June 2017 Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Zaur Dargali attended the rugby match between Georgian and Irish U-20 teams. It is noteworthy that young sportsmen of sports in Kvemo Kartli have attended the game with the efforts of the governor of the provincial administration and the State Minister of Georgia for the Reconciliation and Civic Equality. 16 June 2017 On June 16, Grigol Nemsadze, State Representative-Governor in Kvemo Kartli, held a working meeting with the Deputy Minister Zaur Dargal with representatives of women's rooms. The head of the region personally listened to them detailed information about the activities of service managers. Special Report on Prevention of Violence Against Women was Presented by Kvemo Kartli Police Inspector-investigator Maia Phrilashvili. At the end of the meeting, the sides set out future plans for... Read more 14 June 2017 On June 14, the day of disabled persons in the center of Rustavi Disability Rights Protection Day. The Rustavi Metropolitan Bishop Ioane, the state Deputy Governor of the region, she and Mr. Zaur Dargali, Mayor David Jikia, Council Chairman David Maglakelidze, the donor organization, the Eastern European project group representatives and other invited guests. The beneficiaries of the party leadership of the city and international connection, the event hosted by the Center, together with... Read more 14 June 2017 On June 14, the Governor of Kvemo Kartli Grigol Nemsadze hosted lwriters of Rustavi in the regional administration together with the deputies. At the meeting the first person of the party got acquainted with the local creators and personally listened to the current situation and needs of the field. Grigol Nemsadze explains that the writers working in the city will be able to use the space for them in the future. 08 June 2017 On June 8, the First Lady of Georgia, Maka Chichua, with the representatives of the Association of Down's syndrome, visited Bolnisi educational-rehabilitation center "Gantiadi" and held a training seminar for parents. Grigol Nemsadze, State Representative-Governor in Kvemo Kartli Municipality Gamgebeli Davit Sherazadishvili and people interested in the topic attended the meeting. The parties discussed the needs of persons with disabilities and their parents in question. "It is... Read more 06 June 2017 On June 6, Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Kakha Koberidze, Deputy Mayor of Rustavi Davit Lobjanidze and Head of the Fund for People with Disabilities Gocha Kapanadze handed special equipment to people with special needs. The deputy governor visited Rustavi Xenophobic residence at "Xenon", met with the beneficiaries and got acquainted with the construction of the temple. During the day the heads of the party and city headed to three of the special medical equipments.<\|endoftext\|>First Lady of Georgia, Maka Chichua, with the representatives of the Association of Down's syndrome, visited Bolnisi educational-rehabilitation center "Gantiadi" and held a training seminar for parents. Grigol Nemsadze, State Representative-Governor in Kvemo Kartli Municipality Gamgebeli Davit Sherazadishvili and people interested in the topic attended the meeting. The parties discussed the needs of persons with disabilities and their parents in question. "It is important to intensify such meetings in the regions in order to ensure that people with special needs and their families are more informed about the modern approaches that the state is implementing in this direction. We will be actively involved in this process and will support all those initiatives which will further integrate them into the society "- noted the governor. It is noteworthy that the project "Mobilize and Strengthen Parental Community" for strengthening and supporting parents of disabled children in the regions of Georgia. Under the patronage of First Lady of Georgia, with the support of the Administration of the President of Georgia and the Coalition "Movement for Change" is implemented<\|endoftext\|>Governor of Kvemo Kartli Grigol Nemsadze hosted the delegation of the Swiss Foreign Ministry in Rustavi headed by Elisabeth von Kapeller, Head of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Cooperation Department. Among the officials was Lucas Becklinger, Swiss Ambassador in Georgia Olivier Burke, regional director of the Swiss Cooperation Office Barbara Bioni, head of the Department for Inter-State Coalition, Simone Haberli - Deputy Regional Director and Swiss Cooperation Office in Georgia.... Read more 27 June 2017 On June 27, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Republic Dursun Gasanov, State kvemo qartli governer grigol Nemasadze, Representative in Kvemo Kartli, Savalan Mirzoev and Director of Azerbaijan State Oil Company Rovnag Abdullayev opened a new sport complex in village Kharatakhlia village in Gardabani municipality. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor Zaur Dargali, Municipality Gamgebeli Gocha Jamarauli, City Council Chairman Vazha Gengashvili and other invited guests. The object was... Read more 25 June 2017 Public celebration "Sabaoba" was marked in Bolnisi municipality.Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani's house-museum in the village of Tandzia has a large cultural, cognitive and sport activities. The event was attended by Bolnisi Archbishop Efremi, Governor of Kvemo Kartli Grigol Nemsadze, Governor of the Municipality Davit Sherazadishvili and representatives of the local government. Gold and Silver Medals were awarded to successful graduates of public and private schools in 2015-2016. 24 June 2017 The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Accommodation and Refugees of Georgia has acquired 293 IDP families with homestead land in Kvemo Kartli region. Minister of IDPs and Accommodation Sozar Subari and Kvemo Kartli Governor Grigol Nemsadze visited Dmanisi municipalities for IDP families. Within the framework of the "Rural House" project, the IDP family chooses the private house in any region of Georgia. Since 2013, the Ministry of Refugees and... Read more 23 June 2017 The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Kakha Guledani, deputy governors and heads of municipalities. The members of the Council discussed the issues of the day and discussed the ongoing infrastructure projects, which are being implemented in the region at this stage. By the decision of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, additional funding will be financed from mountain development fund in Kvemo Kartli region of Tsalka and Tetritskaro... Read more 16 June 2017 On June 16, Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Kakha Koberidze attended the summarizing conference of Armenia-Georgia Transboundary Project at the Gyumri Technological Center in Armenia. On June 16, Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Kakha Koberidze attended the summarizing conference of Armenia-Georgia Transboundary Project at the Gyumri Technological Center in Armenia. The Georgian-Armenian teams presented the results of their successful activities to the society at the exhibition of grants and... Read more 14 June 2017 Competition-Festival " Where is other Georgia ?" is a grandiose gala concert in Marneuli municipality. Grigol Nemsadze, State Representative-Governor in Kvemo Kartli personally awarded the winner of the contest with small grants and special certificates. "I would like to thank the organizers of the event and the prominent figures of Georgian culture who did not spare the efforts and held master classes for young performers. They found many talented young people and shared their own... Read more 13 June 2017 The opening ceremony of Iakob Gogebashvili's bust was held on June 13 in Rustavi Public School # 11. The event was attended by Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Kakha Koberidze, Head of City Hall and City Council and other invited guests. Today, the 4th graders of the 4th grade students were invited to the guests, who reminded the audience about historical facts from the past of our country. It should be noted that # 11 public school Iakob Gogebashvili was named last year. The initiative of... Read more 09 June 2017 On June 9, the Parliamentary Regional Policy and Self-Government Committee held a field work meeting in Marneuli municipality. Members of Parliament of Georgia, Majoritarian MPs of Kvemo Kartli, regional governor and municipal officials attended the meeting. The committee members discussed the issues under the agenda in the course of dialogue and discussed important and priority infrastructural projects for the region. 09 June 2017 On June 9, Deputy Governor of Kvemo Kartli Zaur Dargali attended the final stage of the Club of Fun and Clever Club held in the municipal theater together with the head of Rustavi City Hall and the City Council.In the final part of the total 5 town teams took part in the city. The prized place was won by the pupils of the private school "Lampar" and the winners were awarded with a special cup and a prize prize. #### Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, economics === Lagos has always been Nigeria’s entertainment hub. Most of the nation’s renowned entertainers literarily cut their teeth in Lagos. Many iconic and world famous Nigerian artistes such as late Bobby Benson, Victor Olaiya, late Fatai Rolling Dollar, Moses Olaiya aka Baba Sala, Ebenezer Obey, King Sunny Ade, late Ade love, Sir Shina Peters, Tu Face, late Dagrin, Olamide to mention but a few developed and fulfill their show biz potentials through the platform provided by the entertainment friendly Lagos. Music, arts, theater and all forms of entertainments thrive readily in Lagos basically because of its massive population which helps ensure that every artiste in the City State has his/her own fan base, as well as immeasurable market to explore. Without a doubt, Lagos is endowed with both human and material resources. From the colonial era till date, Lagos remains Nigeria’s and, indeed, West Africa’s business hub. As Lagos population increases, so is the demand for employment, food and entertainment. Entertainment business got a great boost with the emergence of National Art Theatre, Cinema houses, hotels, bars and other facilities that provide conducive environment for entertainment related activities to flourish. Demand for quality entertainment has always been on steady increase, despite the hustling lifestyle of the typical Lagosian. The profundity of night activities in Lagos clearly reinforces Lagosians’ massive attraction for entertainment. Today, as Nigerians grapple with economic hassles and its attendant diverse complications, entertainment gamely offers great relief for many. It is important to highlight the job creation potentials of the entertainment industry. Of late, many have been frustrated by their inability to secure employment from top rated blue chip firms. But it is important to stress that the entertainment sector has now moved from its hitherto recreational status to becoming a huge source of employment. Diverse professionals ranging from fashion designers, lightening and electrical engineers, dancers, voice trainers, make- up artistes, script writers, producers, directors, stage designers and artiste managers among many others are now gainfully employed through the limitless possibilities offered by the sector. It is, therefore, not surprising that the Lagos state government is keenly interested in the business of entertainment, considering its numerous benefits. Since the coming on board of the current administration in Lagos State, the entertainment sector Lagos has received remarkable impetus. This is not by any means accidental. The current administration in Lagos has from the outset set to promote entertainment and such related human enterprises through a well thought out program called T.H.E.S.E. which is an acronym for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sporting Excellence. With the current economic downturns in the country, it is the conviction of the state government that the pursuit of T.H.E.S.E. has become an urgent necessity. In view of the numerous employment potentials of the industry, the pursuit of T.H.E.S.E. by the state government is certainly a shrewd choice. To further fully optimize the potentials of the sector in the state, the state government plans to construct an Art Theatre and a Cinema in Igando and also build five new amphitheatres in Ikorodu, Ikeja, Lagos Mainland, Badagry and Epe in 2017. The main objective is to give greater opportunities to youths that are creatively inclined to fulfill their dreams. Similarly, the state government is prepared to assist uniquely creative talents in the state to access needed fund through the N25 billion Lagos State Employment Trust Fund. This much was revealed at the Agege center of the just concluded One Lagos Fiesta by the state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Speaking, especially to the youths at the event, Ambode said: “I want to encourage you to take opportunity of applying for the Employment Trust Fund. We have fund already established to take care of your expertise. We have earmarked over N6billion and we intend to push N1billion to the entertainment sector. So, it is left for all of you to bring out your best. Whatever it is that you are doing, if you can’t get a white collar job, the ETF is there for you to help promote your talent”. In order to further encourage creative artistes and entertainers in the state to up their acts and become more enterprising, Governor Ambode recently hosted artistes that performed at the just concluded One Lagos Fiesta at his office in Alausa, Ikeja. At the event, Governor Ambode unveiled the state’s plans to leverage on the vast economic opportunities in the entertainment, tourism and arts sectors, to grow its Gross Domestic Product, GPD. The governor said that “creative industry remained a veritable platform to grow the economy and that government would tap into it.” He further revealed that:“The One Lagos Fiesta is a platform put together by our administration to majorly create awareness about the potentials inherent in the entertainment industry, especially in using it to grow the economy and positively develop talents that abound in the country”. Ambode further revealed to the artistes that his government remained committed in using the platform of T.H.E.S.E to grow the state’s economy. Part of the plan is to leverage on Lagos massive youth population to promote entertainment. Statistics has shown that 66 per cent of Lagos population are below the age of 35 and if two third are of below 35, it means there is an economy in that age bracket that government is not seeing. The One Lagos Fiesta was, therefore, used to test-run how to harness the artistic potentials of youths in the state. It will be recalled that in his inaugural address, Governor Ambode promised to run an all inclusive government where no segment of the society is left behind. This renewed effort to promote the entertainment industry is an integral part of this philosophy. It is hoped that both budding and established entertainers in the state will take full advantage of this new window to further widen their horizon.<\|endoftext\|>The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips has embarked on the tour of the Commission’s offices in the various Local Government Councils to confirm available report on the state of the offices for the electoral officers of the Commission. Speaking during an inspection tour to three councils in the Badagry area of the State, the Chairman said the Commission had to embark on the on-the-spot assessment tour of its offices because of its desire to make the offices conducive for officers before the next Local Government elections in the State. In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Olumide Lawal, stressed the need to make the offices of the Electoral Officers of the Commission at the Local Government Councils conducive to enable them perform their duties optimally. He urged the authorities of the various councils to cooperate with the Commission in its drive to bring about positive changes to the offices of the Electoral Officers. On the entourage of the Chairman were the six Commissioners, Directors and Heads of Department of the Commission. The on-the-spot assessment tour of the offices of Electoral Officers in the various Councils of the State by the Chairman is an ongoing exercise.<\|endoftext\|>The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the peaceful co-existence of Muslims and Christians in the State. He stated this during the official commissioning and hand-over ceremony of the newly completed ‘Shamsi Adisa Thomas Memorial Mosque’, Old Secretariat, Ikeja. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakkem Abdullateef, emphasized that it was in fulfillment of this commitment that he had, at the inception of his administration, approved the rehabilitation of both the Secretariat Community Central Mosque and the Chapel of Christ the Light Church in order to make them more conducive for worshippers. While encouraging the adherents of both religions to continue to tolerate one another, he promised not to relent in ensuring that there is religious harmony in the State. Ambode appealed to well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to support the management of the mosque in ensuring that the edifice is properly maintained, stressing that maintaining such a gigantic project requires collective efforts. Speaking earlier, the Chairperson of the Shamsi Adisa Thomas Foundation, Alhaja Azeezat Thomas, thanked the Governor for promptly assisting the foundation with the sum of N33.5 million to complete the project when his assistance was sought. She said, “Early this year, when it became apparent that spiraling prices, resulting from the unprecedented poor Naira/US Dollar exchange rate would hamper early completion of the project, the foundation approached the Governor through the Commissioner for Home Affairs, for assistance with the N33.5million to complete the project.” “Not only did the Governor, a Christian approve the request, the money was made available in record time. That magnanimity is a demonstration of religious tolerance which all leaders must emulate”, she added. The Chairperson, represented by Mr. Lateef Ajao, Vice Chairman of the Foundation and former Permanent Secretary, stated that the completion cost of the Mosque was N175 million, adding that the Mosque was designed to be self sufficient in generating funds for its regular maintenance and other expenditure. The Mosque, according to the Chairperson, has among other features, committee/lecture rooms; a multipurpose hall for nikhai, lectures and symposia; four shops where Islamic materials and publications are to be sold and four chalets for spiritual retreat only. Recall that the edifice was bequeathed to the Muslim Community by Alhaji Shamsi Adisa Thomas, a pioneer Permanent Secretary and former Secretary to the Military Government and Head of Service, Lagos State. Similarly, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has appealed to all Nigerians to remember the families of our fallen soldiers in prayers and also contribute generously to their welfare. Speaking at the Interdenominational Church Service to commemorate the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, he explained that the memories of our fallen heroes will continue to linger in our hearts, especially when we remember that they sacrificed their lives to uphold the unity and protect the territorial integrity of our dear nation. The Governor, who was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Oluseye Oladejo, took the first reading of the Service from the Old Testament: 1 Samuel 7:7-14.	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December 4, 2020 Dear Friend,This evening, state health officials announced nearly 800 new COVID-19 infections, which includes previously unreported cases from earlier this week. This means that we saw a new single-day record in New Hampshire on Wednesday, with 783 cases. There are now over 4,700 active cases of coronavirus in the state. Sadly, eight new deaths were also reported tonight – thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the 552 Granite Staters who have died as result of COVID-19.Community transmission is increasing and cases are continuing to rise here in NH and across the country. While this is troubling information for all of us, there is light at the end of the tunnel. An effective COVID-19 vaccine is the horizon. We expect health care workers and some of the most vulnerable members of our communities to begin receiving vaccinations this year and a COVID-19 vaccine should be available to everyone by spring.The next few months will be difficult, but we will get through this together. We need to accept that our holidays will be different this year and plan to celebrate virtually or with members of our own household. With an effective vaccine right around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we follow the guidance of our public health officials and take steps to stop the spread and save lives. For guidance from the CDC on how to keep yourself and those around you safe, click here. Community transmission is increasing and cases are continuing to rise here in NH and across the country. While this is troubling information for all of us, there is light at the end of the tunnel. An effective COVID-19 vaccine is the horizon. We expect health care workers and some of the most vulnerable members of our communities to begin receiving vaccinations this year and a COVID-19 vaccine should be available to everyone by spring. The next few months will be difficult, but we will get through this together. We need to accept that our holidays will be different this year and plan to celebrate virtually or with members of our own household. With an effective vaccine right around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we follow the guidance of our public health officials and take steps to stop the spread and save lives. For guidance from the CDC on how to keep yourself and those around you safe, click here. An Update from Washington I was back in Washington this week working to bring together a bipartisan group of members from the House and the Senate for a COVID relief package. This is critically important—case numbers are skyrocketing, and I want to make sure that all Granite Staters have access to the health care they need, that the vaccine receives adequate funding for equitable distribution in New Hampshire and across the country, and that we have an economic plan for when the vaccine is widely distributed to re-open our economy. But we have to patient—it’s so important that you wear your mask, keep your distance, and if you do get together with people outside of your household, make sure it’s outdoors. Thanks for everything that you’re doing, hang in there, and take care. Addressing the Economic and Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Crisis Speaking on the House floor this morning to call for immediate passage of COVID relief bill. Watch here. In New Hampshire and across the country, there's an urgent need for a bold response to the COVID-19 pandemic to address both the economic and health consequences of this crisis. It’s been over six months since we passed the HEROES Act in the House to provide comprehensive relief to Granite Staters and Americans across the country, and Senate Republicans still have failed to act. I’ve spoken to small business owners, struggling individuals, health care providers, first responders as well as local leaders and the message is clear: the time for action is now. I'm pleased to see a bipartisan framework that will provide relief for American families, and I hope this step will pave the way for passage of comprehensive package this month. Being There for Our Loved Ones During the Pandemic For months, COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and separated us from one another as have taken extraordinary, necessary steps to prevent the spread of the virus and save lives. However, social distance doesn’t need to mean social isolation — there are many ways to there for our loved ones who might be struggling at this difficult time. Experts say we can start by paying attention, checking in regularly, and normalizing conversations about mental health. For more information on how to talk to your loved ones when you are concerned about their mental health, click here. Restoring Trust and Credibility to Our Nation's Public Health Response Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of our nation’s — and the world’s — most trusted and well-respected infectious disease experts, and I thrilled that he will be joining the Biden-Harris Administration as chief medical adviser to President-elect Biden. Dr. Fauci has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for over three and a half decades, throughout six presidential administrations. The incoming Biden-Harris Administration is building a stellar team of doctors and scientists who will be ready to hit the ground running on day one to address the COVID-19 public health crisis and restore trust and credibility to our nation's pandemic response. Making Graduate Education More Accessible Speaking at the Annual Meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools It’s an honor to receive the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)’s 2020 Congressional Champion Award and it was great to join their 60th Annual Meeting. I’m a proud advocate for making graduate education more accessible — that’s why I introduced the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act to open the doors of graduate education to more Americans and provide opportunities for them to get ahead. I will continue my efforts to ensure every American can access the education and job training they need to thrive in the 21st century economy. Working Across the Aisle to Protect Our Communities from Toxic PFAS Chemicals We know that PFAS chemicals pose a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of communities in New Hampshire and across the country, and we must take action now to protect Americans from these dangerous forever substances. Today, I joined 58 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in support of robust funding in the Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill to protect communities from harmful PFAS chemicals. Marking the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency This week marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Established in 1970, the EPA has been dedicated to protecting and preserving our public health, environment, and natural resources for half a century. As look to the future of this vital agency, we must work to ensure the EPA upholds its original promise to the American people and preserves clean water, breathable air, and a hazard free environment for generations to come. News You Can Use Due to the pandemic, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is experiencing much higher package volumes nationwide, despite it being only the first week of December. Therefore, USPS encourages people to mail early this year for the holidays, and to order online as early as possible if they want inbound packages to arrive on time. For more information on USPS holiday shipping and deadlines, click here. During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to affordable, quality health coverage is more important than ever. Enrollment in healthcare.gov is open NOW through December 15th. If you need coverage or want to make changes to your existing plan for 2021, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596. Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is also happening now. From now until December 7th, you can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans. Visit medicare.gov for more information. COVID-19 infections are rising rapidly in New Hampshire and across the country. While it’s important to remember that many people who get the virus never develop symptoms, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by understanding how the virus spreads, recognizing common symptoms and warning signs, and by taking the recommended precautions. As always, the CDC and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services are the best resources to turn to during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If you are sick, stay home and call your health care provider. If you live in NH and have questions about coronavirus, dial 211 or visit CDC.gov for more information.<\|endoftext\|>In the News Tariff battle hits home AMHERST – The results of President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports are mixed, as some long-stagnant mill towns in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are again bustling with activity. However, as purchasers of steel and other equipment needed to manufacture its profile knives for woodworking professionals, officials at Amherst-based Williams & Hussey Machine Co. Inc. believe they are on the wrong end of the deal. Steve Carter, the company’s owner and CEO, said the 25 percent tariff Trump imposed on steel imports only begins to tell the story. Carter said Tuesday. Carter escorted U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., on a tour of Tuesday tour of his facility. Kuster said Trump’s tariffs are wrong. In recognizing small business as being the backbone of the Granite State, she also said there is a need to train a whole generation of machinists that has been lost. This is why work is being done with career and technical education in high schools and community colleges. Another point Carter made is that being a small business, he doesn’t have the buying power of larger companies. He can’t just go order 500 tons of product. Rather, his business goes through a distributor of steel. He believes a trade imbalance is common, but views this current situation as And as a result of the tariffs, Carter and many other small business owners across the country are faced with the question of how much of the price increase do they absorb and how much do they pass on to the customers? While he struggles in making tough business decision placed upon him by the present trade situation, Carter still takes pride in being a small American manufacturer, one that’s helping to refurbish the Capitol in Washington, D.C. While he assists officials with the Architect of the Capitol restore wood molding in the Library of Congress and other buildings, he hopes to soon have some assistance from those walking through the halls he is helping to restore. Those with Architect of the Capitol are currently using some of his machines, and they will send a piece of molding to him so his company can then reproduce that exact piece. Carter said while showing Kuster one of his machines. Genre: journalism and media communication, medical<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, sociology Have supported Mosques and Islamic homes within the Municipality with assorted items towards the celebration of Ramadan on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The items included bags of rice, cartons of milk, bags of sugar, Lipton tea, oil, tomato paste, and other assorted commodities commonly used during Ramadan. All mosques within the Municipality, along with specific Islamic homes, received support packages from LaNMMA. Later in an interview, the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Jennifer Dede Adjabeng said, the distribution was carried out with the aim of aiding these communities in observing their fasts and providing them with essential resources to enhance their Ramadan experience. The MCE also explained that, the donation forms part of LaNMMA’s efforts to strengthen the cordial relations and tighten the bonds of peaceful co-existence among all religious and ethnic groupings. “This initiative not only strengthens community ties but also underscores the importance of solidarity and assistance during times of spiritual significance.” The MCE stressed. Recipients expressed their thanks to the district head and the entire LaNMMA for their thoughtful gesture and support during Ramadan. The distribution was well-received and acknowledged as a meaningful contribution to the local Islamic community. SOURCE: ISD – LaNMMA<\|endoftext\|>Madina Teachers Association has organized the 2024 Reading Festival at Immanuel Presbyterian Mission School at Madina, Accra on Thursday, February 29,, 2024. Supported by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Francis Xavier Sosu, an attendee, the event was intended to promote reading culture and boost reading habits of pupils at the basic education level in the municipality. Also in attendance were Mr. Kean Adjei-Appiah, Municipal Director of Education; the Municipal Chief Executive’s representative, Madam Confidence Logo and Miss Sylvia Akli of Madina Demonstration, a dedicated teacher. Representatives from various circuits; including Fire Armour, Nkwantanang, Danfa, Pantang, Madina Estate, PRESEC Madina, and New Road, showcased their students’ talents in reading, pronunciation, punctuation, and fluency across different primary classes. At the end of proceedings, PRESEC emerged the overall winners, followed by Fire Armour and Oyarifa respectively. Individual participants received accolades, and winning groups were awarded plaques for their outstanding performances. Mr. Kean Adjei Appiah, the Municipal Director of Education, expressed appreciation for the effort and contribution of students, teachers, and stakeholders at bringing the event to a success. He highlighted the programme’s goal of enhancing pupils’ reading comprehension to better understand their subjects. Adjei Appiah emphasized the importance of annual funding for such initiatives and called on corporate entities to support the establishment of libraries for students’ access to reading materials. He also thanked the MP and all stakeholders for their invaluable support in helping achieve a success story. SOURCE: ISD – LaNMMA<\|endoftext\|>For the third time running in a keenly contested election held on Friday 15th February 2024, the La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly failed to elect a Presiding Member to steer affairs of the fourth assembly. Contesting for the position were Hon. Nicholas Nii Koi Ashie, a Government Appointee who was number one on the ballot and Hon. Abdul Razak, an Elected Member, who was the second. On the third successive occasion after polling, out of twenty-three (23) votes, Hon Nicholas Ashie had eight (8) votes while his opponent, Hon. Abdul- Razak polled fifteen (15) votes but unfortunately, the latter didn’t emerge as the winner due to the insufficient number of votes from both parties. The constitution stipulates that after three rounds of voting successively, if no candidates secures two-thirds of the total votes cast, the contesting candidates would step aside for fresh candidates to be put forward. In fulfilment of that clause, the way is cleared for new candidates to file their nomination and contest for the position after none of the two candidates emerged as an undisputed winner. In the initial election, after two rounds of voting, Nicholas Nii Koi Ashie, secured nine (9) votes in each round, while Ibrahim Abdul Razak, had fourteen (14) votes in both rounds. The election, supervised by officials of the Electoral Commission, had each of the candidates failing to gather two-thirds (2/3) of total votes cast to secure the position of a Presiding Member of the Assembly. In attendance were the MCE, Mrs. Jennifer Dede Adjabeng, all Assembly Members of the municipality, medical personnel and security officials. SOURCE: ISD – LaNMMA<\|endoftext\|>Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA), Mrs. Jennifer Dede Adjabeng has asked staff of the Assembly to continue to work diligently to help her achieve greater heights for the municipality. Speaking at a staff durbar held at the forecourt of the Assembly on Tuesday, September 11, 2023, Mrs Adjabeng admonished staff of the various units/departments to give their best, despite the numerous challenges they were faced with, assuring them of better days ahead. The gathering which brought together all workers for the purposes of familiarization also gave management the opportunity to introduce newly posted staff to the Assembly in the course of the year. During the interactions between management and staff of the Assembly light was brought to some of the challenges workers were facing and measures being taken by management to improve the working conditions. One of such measures were uniforms presented to staff of the Works Department and Municipal Guards, in the Assembly’s bid to give the two bodies a uniformed identity which would go a long way to enhance their service delivery. Mrs. Adjabeng cautioned personnel against the abuse of authority and said, the Assembly would not tolerate any unauthorized behaviour by any personnel on duty. And reminded them that the guiding principle of their work was discipline. “Giving you uniforms does not give you the license to go out there and do what you want. Any unauthorized motto check will not be tolerated any more. When you are caught doing it, do not go and bring anyone to beg for you.” The MCE cautioned. “The key word about your work is discipline. Don’t be in a hurry to seize people’s tools. Seize the opportunity to explain the Assembly’s by-laws to developers and other clients”. She added. Mrs. Adjabeng particularly commended the Works Department for working hard to raise money for the purchase of two vehicles and urged them to continue to put in their best just as the Assembly is thriving to support them. The MCE also advised the staff to keep records of all that they do to serve as a reference when the needs arise in the near future. SOURCE: ISD – LaNMMA<\|endoftext\|>Of La Nkwantanang-Madina, Jennifer Dede Adjabeng has commissioned an Adolescent Reproductive Centre at the premises of the Municipal Assembly at Madina, Accra in the Greater Accra Region. On Monday, November 22, 2021, Hon. Dede performed the sod-cutting for the construction of a first phase of a single-storey facility which comprises a counselling unit, a laboratory, a social welfare unit, family planning and consultation units, a reading room, a dispensary, a crèche, a holding unit and toilet facilities. Speaking to the media, Mrs. Jennifer Dede Adjabeng said it has become necessary to provide such facility to take care of a youthfully- populated municipality which has a notably high teenage pregnancy cases. She said the Centre is expected to offer counselling services to young people and also serve as a unit where they could share their problems, instead of confiding in friends and adults they do not know who may take advantage of them. “There are well trained consultants to help the youth share their problems since most parents find it difficult to discuss issues of sex with their children”, Mrs. Adjabeng said. According to a 2022 Municipal Health Directorate report, about 395 cases of teenage pregnancy were recorded, a situation which could have dire economic and social consequences on society. The Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr. Priscilla Siaw-Poku, who received the keys to the facility expressed her office’s gratitude to the leadership of the Assembly for the initiative, adding that the centre would greatly complement the functions of the health directorate and the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service to support the vulnerable in society. SOURCE: ISD – LaNMMA<\|endoftext\|>The Management of La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA) on Tuesday , January17, 2023, met with the Leadership of the Bethlehem Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, at Oyarifa to render an unqualified apology to the Church. The apology was necessitated as a results of the Assembly’s failure to inform the Church about a sod-cutting ceremony to pave way for the construction of a health facility on a land owned by the Church, an incident the Assembly describes as an oversight. In November last year, the Chief of Oyarifa released an acre of land to the Assembly to facilitate the construction of a CHPS compound for Oyarifa and its adjourning communities. However, at the sod-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 5, 2022 to officially hand over the project to the contractor, the Presby Church at Oyarifa who are the rightful owners of the land were not invited. The church however, took a strong exception of the development, and subsequently expressed its displeasure at the turn of events by officially notifying the Assembly. Leadership of the Bethlehem Congregation believes the Church being the legitimate owner of the land is by extension a key stakeholder and therefore should have been informed initially. The Minister in Charge of the congregation, Rev. Seth Klu Sowah, said the church was not against the construction of the facility, but rather would support the Assembly to facilitate the completion of the project on time. According to him the church was aware of the importance of the health facility to the community, however, they should have been informed since the land belongs to the Church. The Municipal Coordinating Director of the Assembly, Madam Kwesiwa Kyei who led the delegation from the Assembly explained that the incident was an oversight and was occasioned due to the requirements for disbursement of the fund for the project. On behalf of the Church, the Rev. Seth Klu Sowah accepted the apology and expressed appreciation towards the initiative pledging to offer any support needed for the project to become successful. Madam Kyei was thankful for the Church for the warm reception and promise to work towards strengthening the relationship between the church as a key stakeholder and the Assembly in the years ahead. 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March 15, 2021 Third of three articles describing NIF’s timely restart following the 2020 pandemic shutdown. NIF’s ability to rapidly resume operations following the Bay Area pandemic shutdown in March 2020 was an important factor in LLNL’s receipt of an overall rating of excellent in the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Fiscal Year 2020 Performance Evaluation Report. And the Target Fabrication Team’s efforts to quickly resume production of targets was a key to that timely restart of NIF experiments. Less than three weeks after the shelter-in-place orders took effect on March 17 and the Laboratory went into Minimal Safe Operations mode, team members were back on site to conduct a “prestart” with NIF; they carried out a dry run the following week. “Within about a week and a half,” said Target Fabrication Manager Abbas Nikroo, “we had all the people on site that we wanted to have to do the labor.” On-site hands-on target assembly work resumed at a 50-percent level on April 27 as new protocols were put in place to ensure the team’s safety, enabling a rapid and safe ramp-up to full production. Component coating, laser cutting, and diamond coater operations in Bldg. 298, precision machining in Bldg. 432, and precision assembly in Bldg. 381 all smoothly ramped up production by the end of April. NIF fired its first shot following the shutdown on April 26, one of a series of important experiments for NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship Program. “I knew there were a lot of machining, assembly, and metrology operations required to make a NIF target,” said NIF Director Doug Larson, “but the complexity was never so obvious as when the team had to go through them all one-by-one and develop COVID-safe restart procedures. The team did an incredible job, all the way down to how they entered the building to start work each day.” Even while the target assembly team was telecommuting during Minimal Safe Operations, the team put the downtime to good use, catching up on procedures, process improvements, photo documentation, and training that had been postponed due to the press of other priorities. Nikroo credited NIF Information Technology’s Lito Ison with working nonstop for two days to encrypt 35 laptop computers for the assemblers to use offsite. “My major concern (during the restart) was actually twofold,” Nikroo said. “Touch labor, the people who do the hands-on work, have to be at the job site for us to continue making targets. So we had to make sure that as they came on site, the work could be done safely given the COVID situation, and also make sure that COVID precautions did not present any safety hazards, given the usual hazards involved in the work regardless of COVID—so that some kind of COVID PPE (personal protective equipment) did not lead to folks doing things in a way that would be not safe otherwise.” In addition, faced with shortages of N95 respirators, hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, and other PPE needed by target assemblers and supervisors working in close proximity, the Target Fab managers decided to authorize telecommuting for engineers and other team members who could work from home. “Those were the practical challenges,” Nikroo said, “trying to find PPE and making sure only the people that really needed to be on site were on site. And we still needed to make sure the people who were offsite could support the fabrication process properly.” Among the protocols established to ensure protection from the virus was establishing supermarket-style lines to control entry into the 3,000-square-foot cleanroom in Bldg. 381. “An observer had them come in, wash their hands, go through gown-up, and move the line forward one step at a time,” Nikroo said. “We could get 15 to 20 people in within about half an hour, but make sure that we had the separation.” Lines on the floor marked zones around the instruments where only one person at a time was permitted. “I really liken it to radiation (protocols),” Nikroo said. “Minimize the (exposure) time, increase the distance, and then use PPEs as protection. Virus protection is very, very similar to that.” Nikroo acknowledged the difficulties of working under pandemic conditions and said employees were encouraged to take breaks when needed; he also insisted, however, on strict compliance with the protocols. “I wanted to make sure people understood that they needed to behave collaboratively and work more as a team to help correct each other. “It’s just like any other kind of safety protocol; if you can’t abide by it you can’t be working,” he said. “It really depended on people and their supervisors working together to make sure that they paid attention. But everybody stepped up; we don’t really have any issues. In fact, many have commented that they feel safer at work than out in the community, thanks to the COVID protocols.” Nikroo noted that target production was “a bit lower” at first, with the engineers telecommuting and coming to the Lab only when their presence was needed to work with an assembler or machinist on one of their targets. “Once we got comfortable with the experience,” he said, “we allowed the engineers to come on site more often as needed, and then asked them to be on site at least 50 percent starting in early September. Some come a little more, but no one comes less than 50 percent. And that’s worked out really well. I think everybody has really liked it, because people were just getting tired of being at home.” Earlier in This Series: “Remote NIF Control Software Updates Lead to Less Stress, More Efficiency” NIF & Photon Science News, February 11, 2021 “COVID-19 Protocols Keep NIF on Track”<\|endoftext\|>July 29, 2020 Initial NIF experiments using a full-scale version of the Frustraum hohlraum have produced nearly round inertial confinement fusion (ICF) implosions and more laser-induced energy absorption by the fuel-filled capsule. NIF researchers are optimistic that results from the initial tests of the novel angular-shaped hohlraum could create more promising paths forward for ICF research efforts. “Considering that we’re trying to develop a new platform with all of its potential pitfalls, we were very elated over how things started off after these first two full-energy shots,” said Peter Amendt, the Frustraum’s designer. “We’ve had good core symmetry, good neutron performance, no backscatter, high energy coupling – all the boxes got checked.” The Frustraum campaign is in its early stages, but physicist Vladimir Smalyuk said he hopes continued success “would open up doors to new designs. The more energy coupled means we don’t have to build a bigger NIF.” The Frustraum campaign is part of the Disruptive Proposal Initiative (DPI), recently introduced within the ICF program at NIF to promote new ideas and approaches toward ignition that can change the direction of the ICF program. The main goal of the Frustraum project is the significant increase of the energy coupled to the capsule, by a factor of two to three, compared to existing designs. While this goal is challenging, it may open very attractive paths toward ignition, if successful. Steven Ross, the lead experimentalist for the full-scale Frustraum campaign, said he was initially skeptical about how well the new design would perform. “It’s very different than what we’ve been fielding for the last five years on NIF,” Ross said. “You never trust anything that the simulation says until you can compare it to some experimental data. This was really the first chance to do that and say, ‘Oh wow, this is working great.’ There is a path forward here that could be very, very exciting.” Early stage tests showed tweaking the Frustraum’s design could control symmetry. Ross said it’s been more challenging to drive a prolate, or sausage-shaped, implosion compared to an oblate, or pancaked-shaped, implosion. For a shot in February, the researchers changed the position of the Frustraum’s outer cones - where the outer laser beams hit the hohlraum wall - by a couple of hundred microns to try to achieve big increases in prolateness. “It came in pretty much as we expected without any deleterious consequences,” Amendt said. They can now use changing those outer-cone pointings to develop “a playbook for symmetry control.” “Having a nearly round implosion really helps us benchmark the models much more accurately now, rather than being at some extreme distortion like we were seeing before with the early 2019 subscale Frustraum campaign,” he said. In addition, the Frustraum has room to use 1,200-micron inner radius capsules, compared to the standard 1,000-micron capsules used for cylinder hohlraums. The larger capsule allows greater energy coupling efficiency. Amendt said the shots showed a laser energy coupling efficiency rate of about 20 percent, or almost 270 kilojoules (KJ) out of 1.3 megajoules (MJ) of laser energy. And researchers were surprised by the lack of “meteors” in the implosions, especially since they were using the first batch of larger capsules that came with many micron-scale features. “We were expecting a flood of meteors coming in on the images and we didn’t see any, which was a surprise,” Amendt said. They aren’t sure why there were no meteors, but it might mean the inclined angles of the Frustraum produced less glint, or laser light, reflecting into the capsule. One upcoming step is to move to a larger capsule of nearly 1,500-micron outer radius. “The bigger you make the capsule, the more energy it absorbs,” Ross said. They also want to take incremental steps to use even more laser energy, from the current 1.3 MJ toward NIF’s full potential of 1.8 to 1.9 MJ. “We’ll continue to push the laser energy and make sure the target behaves the way we expect it to,” Ross said. The researchers also want to transition from a pure gold Frustraum to a hybrid using gold and depleted uranium, which they hope will also increase the energy coupling. Indeed, the Frustraum’s designers remain cautious because they know nature can throw unexpected curveballs. “When we get to energy of about 1.6 MJ, there’s always the worry that the backscatter is going to creep up and you have to adjust what you do based on to fighting with the backscatter,” Ross said. “But the symmetry control so far looks very optimistic and I personally thought that was going to be the most challenging part of this platform.” The researchers are now analyzing a 1.6 MJ-shot with a gold-coated uranium Frustraum this month that attained a high-implosion velocity—about 400 kilometers per second—with 300 KJ of capsule energy coupling, while maintaining symmetry control and acceptable laser backscatter. “We’re in the ballpark,” Amendt said. Along with Amendt, Ross, and Smalyuk, members of the Frustraum team are Kevin Baker, Darwin Ho, Oggie Jones, Shahab Khan, Nino Landen, Nuno Lemos, John Lindl, Nathan Meezan, John Moody, Art Pak, Harry Robey, David Strozzi, and Brandon Woodworth. Follow === Genre: journalism and media communication, nuclear science<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Domain: journalism and media communication, geography === White Knight Broadcasting (operated by Communications Corporation of America; sale to Mission Broadcasting pending, to be operated by Nexstar Broadcasting Group thereafter) (Knight Broadcasting of Baton Rouge License Corp., D.I.P.) \|Founded\|\|August 4, 1999\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|UPN (Former affiliation)\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|WVLA-TV, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD\| \|Former callsigns\|\|W19AW, KBTR-LP, WZUP-19\| \|Former affiliations\|\|UPN (1999-2003) IND (2003-2008), RTV (2008-2012)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|10 kW\| KZUP-CD is the local low-powered, Class-A independent station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, previously affiliated with the Retro Television Network. It transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 20. It is owned by White Knight Broadcasting, and is sister station to the area's NBC affiliate, WVLA-TV. While "KZUP-CD" is the station's official calls, the station uses "KZUP-TV" for promotional purposes. The station signed on the air in 1999 as a WZUP-13, a UPN affiliate available only on cable (TCI and later Cox channel 13). When the station went over the air on November 26, 2002, it changed its call sign to KZUP-19--originally it was going to air on channel 21 and (WB affiliate WBRL-CA was on channel 19, but this assignment was short-lived. Channel 19 was once used as a translator station for local station and original UPN affiliate WBTR, and when KZUP went on the air, WBTR moved to previously-unused channel 41. It became an independent station after losing the UPN's rights to Raycom Media's WBXH-CA. As an independent, it called itself "Z-19," and it primarily aired African-American-centered programming like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jeffersons. For brief periods in 2005, KZUP was used to air WVLA and WGMB programming when those two stations were converting to high-definition programming. KZUP became an affiliate of Retro Television Network on September 15, 2008. In 2012, for unknown reasons, White Knight Broadcasting dropped RTN from KZUP, and the station currently airs a mixture of infomercials and syndicated programming using its previous logo and branding, "Z-19," although RTV ids periodically air on the station mistakenly. On April 24, 2013, ComCorp announced the sale of its entire group to the Nexstar Broadcasting Group. WVLA and KZUP will be sold to Mission Broadcasting. Nexstar will continue to operate WVLA & KZUP under a shared service agreement, with sister stations WGMB and WBRL. KZUP is the official station of the Southern University athletic department. \|19.1\|\|KZUP-CA\|\|Main KZUP-CD programming\| It also aired The Bernie Mac Show, The Cosby Show, My Wife and Kids, George Lopez, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Cheaters, Reno 911, One on One, Still Standing, Chappelle's Show and Dead Zone, and Richard Karn's first season of Family Feud during after noon and primetime. - Baton Rouge's #1 Fun Station (first slogan) - UPN for Baton Rouge (1999-2003) - Z is for me (2006-2008) - Go retro with Retro TV (2010-present) - RTV 19--more than Retro Television (2010-2012) - "Information Please," Baton Rouge Advocate, September 12, 1999 - "2 Cable Stations Go Over the Air," Baton Rouge Advocate, December 15, 2002 - The Advocate, October 6, 2005 - RTN press release<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### The station signed on the air in 1999 as a WZUP-13, a UPN affiliate available only on cable (TCI and later Cox channel 13). It was the second UPN affiliate (of three) in the Baton Rouge area. When the station went over the air on November 26, 2002, it changed its call sign to KZUP-19--originally it was going to air on channel 21 and (WB affiliate WBRL-CA was on channel 19, but this assignment was short-lived. Channel 19 was once used as a translator station for local station and original UPN affiliate WBTR, and when KZUP went on the air, WBTR moved to previously-unused channel 41. It became an independent station after losing the UPN's rights to Raycom Media's WBXH-CA in 2003. As an independent, it called itself "Z-19," and it primarily aired African-American-centered programming like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Jeffersons. For brief periods in 2005, KZUP was used to air WVLA and WGMB programming when those two stations were converting to high-definition programming. KZUP became an affiliate of Retro Television Network on September 15, 2008. In 2012, for unknown reasons, White Knight Broadcasting dropped RTN from KZUP, and the station currently airs a mixture of infomercials and syndicated programming using its previous logo and branding, "Z-19," although RTV ids periodically air on the station mistakenly.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### San Francisco Peninsula\| Call sign meaning \|KZ Stanford University ("Z" added at the request of the FCC)\| \|HAAT\|\|-3 meters (-10 feet)\| KZSU broadcasts in stereo at 90.1 MHz FM with an effective radiated power of 500 watts. The station is owned by the Trustees of Stanford University and is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the University's President. Operations are managed by a General Manager selected each year from the student body. KZSU began broadcasting on January 6, 1947, using the informal call letters KSU. Originally an AM carrier-current station, it relied on cables strung throughout Stanford's network of steam tunnels to carry its 590 kHz (later 880 kHz) signal. The first broadcast was a musical comedy revue starring Doodles Weaver. At first, the station broadcast only in the evenings. In the 1940s and 1950s, KZSU was a commercial station broadcasting popular and classical music, local cultural events, talk shows, and radio plays. The station was shut down for two years following a raid by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in August 1958, which resulted from rising interference with the signal of radio station KGO-AM at 810 kHz. Broadcasting resumed in the fall of 1960. Renamed KZSU at the behest of the FCC, the station received a noncommercial FM license in 1964, moved its transmitter from the center of campus to the nearby foothills in 1970, and upgraded its transmitter power from 10 to 500 watts in 1978. The AM carrier gradually died in the early 1980s. KZSU's all-volunteer staff is currently made up of locals as well as Stanford students and staff. While the height above average terrain (HAAT) of its 500-watt transmitting antenna is minus 3 meters (-10 feet), owing to proximity to mountains, its height above mean sea level (AMSL) is 155 m (509 ft.), giving it a vantage over the flat regions visible from the transmitter site. These include all of Stanford and Palo Alto, and much of the Peninsula and South Bay. KZSU says that its signal extends as far north as the San Francisco International Airport and south as San Jose. KZSU has also broadcast live on the internet since 1995. KZSU's programming includes the following: - The "Stanford Sadie" show, which ran from 1947 to 1961, was a notoriously racy satirical program based loosely on the Tokyo Rose and Axis Sally broadcasts of World War II. Sadie, whose mission was to distract male students from studying, was portrayed by approximately two dozen women over the years. - KZSU broadcast tapes of live shows recorded at a nearby coffeehouse called Top of the Tangent in the early 1960s. One of the bands caught on tape was Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions, which later became the Grateful Dead. The recording, unearthed in 1997, has since been released on CD. - "Mystery Playhouse," a series of classic and original radio dramas hosted by Dr. Morgan, produced over 200 episodes between 1986 and 1991. Dr. Morgan died in 1993, and the show is used for syndication and an informal tape-trading network. - "The Drum," formerly hosted by DJ Kevvy Kev (Kevin Montague), was the world's longest-running hip-hop radio show until it went off air in the summer of 2011. It aired under this name since the late 1970s, but evolved from an earlier program called "Rhythms" that began airing some years earlier. John Graham hosted "The Drum" until 1981. Jonathan Brown (aka Johnny Afro) was host from 1981-1989. The last host, Kevvy Kev, was involved since 1984. Other Drum co-hosts from the period of 1984-1989 were DJ Easy Lou, Dj Rockmaster Marski, Rich D, & KutMasta Kurt. - "What Would Your Mother Say?", hosted by Susan Morris and produced by Sarah Buer, was an edgy talk show discussing life issues relevant to young people. Each week, a panel of four college students, Morris, and a mother met face-to-face interviewed a guest expert (an author, psychologist or pundit), on these subjects. - "Wednesday Night Live" is a weekly showcase of local band talent which has run since the late 1980s. Bands which have performed live in KZSU's "Outer A" studio include Green Day and Primus. - "Punker Than Puke" was a punk-oriented weekly program hosted by DJ Linus Up (Brent) and Johnny Gram in the early 1990s. Known for unscripted interviews with unscheduled Punk rock celebrities, surprise guests presented by the show included Jerry Only, Ian MacKaye, Chrissie Hynde, and San Francisco Area native Punk Rock musicians. - On September 6, 2004, KZSU held a "short song marathon," consisting entirely of songs running one minute or less, with the goal of playing 1,000 songs in 1,000 minutes. A team of 18 disc jockeys succeeded played 1,104 songs in that span. Number 1,000 was “The Young Lady Who Married a Mule Driver,” by James Downer. - In 2007, KZSU celebrated its 60th anniversary with a 60-hour music marathon, running from January 4–6, 2007. KZSU alumni joined current DJs for a retrospective focusing on one year per hour, beginning with the music of 1947 and moving forward through 2006. Special programming also included a lecture on the history of the station, archived airchecks from previous years, and an interview with one of the station's founders. Current programming at KZSU consists primarily of music, with an emphasis on independent new releases. KZSU's music library contained nearly 80,000 CDs and a similar number of vinyl discs as of December 2005. The station is also notable for its commitment to Stanford athletics. In recent years KZSU has carried live coverage of eight Stanford team sports throughout the year (football, men's and women's basketball and soccer, baseball, women's volleyball and softball). KZSU also produces news and talk shows, and simulcasts meetings of the Palo Alto City Council, and services from Stanford Memorial Church. - sometime in 1990 they invited Green Day to their studios where they played some of their songs including "Disappearing Boy" - "Underwriting on KZSU". Stanford University. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, urban planning === Kuster Talks Economic Development, Affordable Housing Projects in Bethlehem Bethlehem, August 18, 2022 Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined local leaders in Bethlehem to hear about the ‘Bethlehem Reimagined’ project, a comprehensive plan to bring new Main Street storefronts and second-floor housing to the community. During the visit, Kuster highlighted a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Clean-Up Grant, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for the town to clean up the site of the old Sinclair Hotel and address the environmental and safety concerns on the lot. “Bethlehem has so much to offer Granite State families and out-of-town visitors, from its rich history and local attractions to its direct access to the iconic White Mountains,” said Rep. Kuster. “I was pleased to see the town receive a significant grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help clean up and rehabilitate the Sinclair lot and, like the name of the project says, reimagine all that Bethlehem can be. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of this project, and I will continue working to strengthen our state and our communities.” Kuster is an outspoken advocate for New Hampshire’s northern towns and communities, consistently fighting for what matters most to Granite State families. She played a critical role in passing the historic bipartisan infrastructure package and delivering much-needed funding and resources to New Hampshire to expand access to broadband, bolster water infrastructure, rebuild roads and bridges, and so much more. Earlier in the day, Kuster toured Rek-Lis Brewing Company in Bethlehem. A full-resolution version of this photo is available HERE<\|endoftext\|>House Set To Pass Kuster Legislation To Lower Health Care Costs For Seniors Rep. Kuster’s Protecting Seniors Through Immunizations Act was included in the Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to pass the House tomorrow and head to the president’s desk Concord, N.H., August 11, 2022 Today, ahead of tomorrow’s House vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is highlighting the bill’s inclusion of her bipartisan legislation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for vaccines for seniors. On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes Rep. Kuster’s bipartisan Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act — a bill she introduced alongside her Republican colleague, Rep. Larry Buschon (IN-08), to ensure that seniors can receive CDC-recommended vaccines at no cost. “I’m thrilled that my legislation to reduce health care costs for Granite State seniors was included in the Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act,” said Rep. Kuster. “I was proud to work across the aisle on the Protecting Seniors Through Immunizations Act to ensure access to life-saving vaccinations for Medicare beneficiaries without out-of-pocket costs. I look forward to passing my bill as a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act — transformative legislation to lower health care costs, reduce household energy spending, and tackle climate change while strengthening our economy.” Rep. Kuster’s Protecting Seniors Through Immunizations Act, which is included in the Inflation Reduction Act, eliminates out-of-pocket costs for vaccines covered under Medicare Part D. Immunization coverage currently varies by vaccine under Medicare, and this legislation would provide Medicare beneficiaries access to all recommended vaccines at no additional cost, including shingles and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).<\|endoftext\|>Kuster: All Women Deserve Access to Contraception Kuster Works with Republicans To Protect Contraception Washington, July 21, 2022 Kuster spoke on the House Floor in favor of this legislation, her full remarks are available HERE 99% of U.S. women who have been sexually active report having used some form of contraception, and 96% of voters support having access to contraception Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that takes proactive steps to protect access to contraception across the country. This action comes in the wake of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade and calling into question the constitutional protection of contraception and other rights that stem from the right to privacy guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment. Earlier today, Kuster spoke on the House Floor in favor of this legislation. Her full remarks are available HERE. “The government has no place inserting itself into personal and private health care decisions – including access to contraceptives,” said Rep. Kuster. “But, ongoing attacks on women’s freedom and control of their bodies make clear that Congress must take action to protect our most basic right to medical care and contraceptives. There are countless reasons for patients to access contraceptives and why health care providers will prescribe contraception – these reasons are nuanced, complicated, and none of the government’s business. I was proud to vote for this legislation today and I urge the Senate to quickly move to pass this bill.” Specifically, the Right to Contraception Act:<\|endoftext\|>Kuster’s Leadership Protects Children From Online Exploitation Washington, July 20, 2022 Tags: Ending Sexual Violence Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, helped advance her legislative amendment to ensure the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children can continue their critical joint work with law enforcement to recover missing children and combating online child exploitation as part of H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. This bill passed the Energy and Commerce Committee and now heads to the House Floor for passage. “As we work to protect personal privacy and create safeguards to ensure Granite Staters are not being taken advantage of online, we must also prioritize the role of our law enforcement officers, especially when it comes to protecting children,” said Rep. Kuster, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence. “I was proud to help introduce this bipartisan amendment to protect Granite State kids from exploitation online and to help child protection organizations as they work with law enforcement to protect missing and victimized children. I was glad to see this amendment included today and urge my colleagues to vote for this legislation and protect children and personal privacy across the country.” "The working relationship the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is a crucial one,” said Lieutenant Eric Kinsman, Commander, NH ICAC Task Force. “CyberTips we receive from NCMEC initiate investigations which not only lead to the arrest and conviction of dangerous individuals but in many instances lead to the identification and rescue of innocent children who were forced to become victims." “The growing presence of predators targeting and exploiting children online is alarming,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, Director of Public Affairs at the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. “We must do everything in our power to stop child exploitation and equip our law enforcement officers and child protection organizations with the tools and resources they need to hold perpetrators accountable and keep our kids safe. The amendment offered by Rep. Annie Kuster today will help achieve that goal right here in New Hampshire.” Kuster’s amendment, introduced alongside Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), would: Kuster is a leader in Congress in protecting children from exploitation and abuse. Earlier this Congress, she reintroduced the END Child Exploitation Act, legislation designed to extend the period of time that technology companies are required to preserve information about child sexual abuse images they report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Proposals Included in Latest Coronavirus Response Package Introduced in the House The HEROES Act is expected to be considered by the House of Representatives on Friday Concord, N.H., May 13, 2020 Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, released the following statement after a number of provisions proposed in her “Roadmap to Recovery” were included in the new coronavirus response package. Rep. Kuster has been in close contact with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone and House leadership to advocate for policies important to New Hampshire and the nation as a whole. The HEROES Act is expected to be voted on in the House on Friday, May 15. “Nearly two months have gone by since we began to take significant, necessary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in New Hampshire and across the nation,” said Kuster. “This virus has caused an unprecedented public health and economic crisis that requires a coordinated, comprehensive response.” “I pushed for the inclusion of important policies outlined in my ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ and am pleased they have been included in the coronavirus relief package put forward yesterday in the House of Representatives – the HEROES Act,” Kuster continued. “This legislation is part of our continued efforts to mitigate the consequences that this pandemic has had on the health and economic wellbeing of Americans. My ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ outlines measures that we can take to safely reopen our economy, including a national testing strategy, expanding access to health care and providing vaccines, and support for state and local governments with much-needed funds during this critical time. I will continue working to ensure that our response efforts address the needs and priorities of New Hampshire families, workers, small businesses, health care workers, essential employees, and all Granite Staters.” On April 29, Rep. Kuster introduced her “Roadmap to Recovery” – which can be viewed here – to serve as an outline for next steps. Due to Kuster’s efforts, critical provisions she fought for – including many from her Roadmap to Recovery – were included in the HEROES Act: The House is slated to vote on the HEROES Act Friday. It would be the fourth bill passed to provide much-needed relief to Granite Staters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to Friday’s vote on this legislation, Congresswoman Kuster will travel to Washington, D.C. on Thursday for a hearing in the Health Subcommittee with former federal vaccine chief Dr. Richard Bright, who filed a whistleblower complaint last week after being removed from his position as Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The hearing, entitled, “Protecting Scientific Integrity in the COVID-19 Response,” will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow and<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### \|Owner\|\|Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.\| KQLT is a commercial radio station located in Casper, Wyoming, broadcasting on 103.7 FM. KQLT airs a country music format branded as "Kolt Country". The music programming is syndicated by Dial Global Networks. The station began with an easy listening format in the 1980s. Later in that decade, the station changed to an oldies music format, and then in the 1990s changed again to its present country music format. KQLT, along with other Casper stations owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting were fined $68,000 for using unlicensed Studio/transmitter links, which the company had been using for 16 years. The FCC fined the company $68,000 for "willfully and repeatedly" violating the law, giving the stations' owner 30 days to get licenses for its STLs for KQLT, and sister stations KMLD, KASS, and KHOC. In 2012, station owner Jan Charles Gray was named in a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor for improperly paying employees. Gray called the claims in the lawsuit "bogus". In 2013, Gray informed the Casper Star Tribune that the lawsuit and a $68,000 fine for unlicensed STLs were "a lot of baloney." Gray said if the FCC doesn't back down, he plans to "sue them on behalf of every radio owner in America that has been wronged by them". - FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine - Casper Star Tribune 7/28/2012 - Feds Sue Casper Radio Station Owner Over Employee Pay - Casper Star Tribune, 11-21-12. - FCC slaps Casper radio station owner with $68,000 fine - KQLT on Facebook - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQLT - Radio-Locator information on KQLT - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQLT<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. De La Hunt Broadcasting (Carol J. Delahunt) \|Sister stations\|\|KAKK, KDKK, KPRM, KSKK, KXKK\| KQKK (101.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Walker, Minnesota, United States. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Carol J. Delahunt. The station's transmitter and tower are east of town on Highway 200. This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on April 9, 1998. The new station was assigned the KQKK call sign by the FCC on May 9, 1998. KQKK received its license to cover from the FCC on December 14, 1999. Arbitron. Retrieved June 23, 2009. - "Application Search Details (BPH-19950202MC)". FCC Media Bureau. April 9, 1998. Retrieved June 23, 2009. - "Application Search Details (BLH-19990802KA)". FCC Media Bureau. December 14, 1999. - KK Radio Network official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQKK - Radio-Locator information on KQKK - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQKK<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### (night) (Family Stations, Inc.) On November 16, 1986, a fire destroyed a block of buildings in Redfield, including the studios of KQKD. Four other businesses were destroyed in the fire that left 20 people homeless and killed a 17-month-old girl. The wirestory in the San Jose Mercury News included a note that the radio station was then celebrating its 25th anniversary. In June 1997, station owner Roberts Radio of Pleasantville, New York, told the Aberdeen American News that old equipment at KQKD had been replaced in an effort to improve the sound of the station's programming. In October 2004, KQKD was acquired by Aberdeen Radio Ranch Inc. (Robert J. Ingstad, co-president) from Robert E. Ingstad as part of a reorganization by the Ingstad family. This deal also included stations KGIM, KGIM-FM, and KNBZ-FM. The price for this four-station deal was undisclosed. According to Broadcasting & Cable, at this time KQKD carried a Country music/Talk radio format. - "Fire Kills Baby". San Jose Mercury News. 1986-11-17. A. Arbitron. - "Changes Ahead for Aberdeen, S.D., Radio Stations". Aberdeen American News. 1997-06-12. Broadcasting & Cable. 2004-10-25. - Bahr, Jeff (2004-12-01). "Do not adjust your set". Aberdeen American News. A. - Family Radio Worldwide - Query the FCC's AM station database for KQKD - Radio-Locator Information on KQKD - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KQKD \|This article about<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. === Channels\|\|Digital: 22 (UHF) KMIZ-DT4 17.4 (UHF) \|Affiliations\|\|Fox (since 2009)\| (NPG of Missouri, LLC) \|First air date\|\|2004\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|K Q "F o X"\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|KMIZ, KNPN-LD\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KZOU-LP (2004–2009) \|Former affiliations\|\|UPN (2004–2006) \|Transmitter power\|\|11.8 kW\| KQFX-LD, branded as "Fox 22", is the low-powered Fox-affiliated television station for Mid-Missouri that is licensed to Columbia. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 22 from a transmitter in off Cedron Rd near the Moniteau-Cooper County line. Owned by the St. Joseph-based News-Press & Gazette Company, the station is sister to the ABC-affiliate KMIZ. The low-power station went on air in 1990 as K11TB; it would gain Fox by 1997. In October 2003 the station moved to channel 38 (K38II) and increased its power to cover both Columbia and Jefferson City from its tower site near Ashland. During its Fox era, it used "KQFX" (then a fake callsign) as part of its brand. K38II remained on the air until June 12, 2009, when the license for sister KZOU-LP became KQFX-LD digital 22 and took the Fox programs. This was the only new television broadcast in Mid-Missouri when the "digital transition" occurred. FOX 22 now reaches the vast majority of Mid-Missouri homes with an antenna and is available on all cable and satellite systems in Mid-Missouri. Before 14 June 2009, this license was KZOU-LP and carried UPN programs (and later MyNetworkTV as "My Zou 32"). K38II picked up the call letters shortly after KZOU became KQFX-LD. K38II became KZOU-LP on 22 June 2009 to keep the call letters. On September 3, 2010, the FCC cancelled KZOU-LP's license. With the debut of its high definition newscasts and the market's only 6:30 p.m. newscast, KMIZ now offers four hours of local news every weekday. It also broadcasts a hour-long newscast on KQFX on Mondays-Fridays and sundays and a 30 Mintune newscast on Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. On September 2, 2013, KMIZ added a weekday 9:00 a.m. and noon newscast. - FCC Call Sign History - JW Sells KMIZ-KQFX Columbia (Mo.) to NP&G from Broadcasting & Cable (July 26, 2012) - KMIZ Columbia Adding 9:00 a.m., Noon News TVNewsCheck, August 21, 2013.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === ABC 17 News on FOX 22 (newscasts) \|Owner\|\|News-Press & Gazette Company \| (NPG of Missouri, LLC) \|Founded\|\|January 14, 1988\| First air date \|1991 (former license)\| February 20, 2004 (current license) Last air date \|June 12, 2009(former license)\| Former call signs KZOU-LP (2004–June 2009) KQFX-LP (June−July 2009) Former channel number(s) 11 (VHF, 1990-2003) 38 (UHF, 2003-2009) 22 (UHF, 2008-2020) Call sign meaning \|refers to Fox affiliation\| 15 kW (application) \|HAAT\|\|328 m (1,076 ft)\| \|Translator(s)\|\|KMIZ-DT 17.4 (UHF) Columbia\| K18KK-D 18 (UHF) Columbia Public license information KQFX-LD, virtual channel 22 (UHF digital channel 30), branded on-air as Fox 22, is a low-powered Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Columbia, Missouri, United States and serving the Columbia–Jefferson City television market. Owned by the St. Joseph-based News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG), it is a sister station to ABC affiliate KMIZ (channel 17, also licensed to Columbia). The two stations share studios on the East Business Loop 70 in Columbia and transmitter facilities west of Jamestown near the Moniteau–Cooper county line. There is no separate website for KQFX-LD; instead, it is integrated with that of sister station KMIZ. The low-power station went on the air in 1991 as K11TB. It became a Fox affiliate in 1997. In October 2003, the station moved to channel 38 (as K38II) and increased its power to cover both Columbia and Jefferson City from its tower site near Ashland. During its Fox era, it used "KQFX" (then a fake call sign) as part of its brand identity. K38II remained on the air until June 12, 2009, when the license for sister station KZOU-LP became KQFX-LD on digital channel 22 and took the Fox programs. This was the only new television broadcast in Mid-Missouri when the "digital transition" occurred. Fox 22 now reaches the vast majority of Mid-Missouri homes with a digital antenna and is available on all cable and satellite systems in Mid-Missouri. Before June 14, 2009, this license was called KZOU-LP and carried UPN programs (and later MyNetworkTV as "My Zou 32"). K38II picked up the call letters shortly after KZOU came KQFX-LD. K38II became KZOU-LP on June 22, 2009, to keep the call letters. On September 3, 2010, the FCC canceled KZOU-LP's license. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|22.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|FOX 22\|\|Main KQFX-LD programming / Fox\| \|22.4\|\|Escape\|\|Court TV Mystery\| With the debut of its high definition newscasts and the market's only 6:30 p.m. newscast, KMIZ began offering five hours of local news every weekday. It broadcasts an hour-long newscast on KQFX on weekdays and Sundays and a 30-minute newscast on Saturdays. On September 2, 2013, KMIZ added weekday newscasts at 9 a.m. and noon. - "Rabbitears TV Query for KQFX-LD". licensing.fcc.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-30. - "TV Schedule for FOX (KQFX) Columbia, MO HD". TV Passport. Retrieved 2018-11-05. - KMIZ Columbia Adding 9:00 a.m., Noon News TVNewsCheck, August 21, 2013.<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia === March 1975 (as KDKQ)\| \|Format\|\|Regional Mexican (KBEX simulcast)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KDKQ (1979-1984)\| \|Owner\|\|Viva Media, LLC\| On April 15, 2017, with the announced sale of KQFX from Tejas Broadcasting to Viva Media, the station's Le Calente format moved to KZIP, and the station began stunting with a series of random formats. On May 1, 2017, the station flipped to a rhythmic-leaning hot adult contemporary format as Wild 104.3, with a focus on current music and recurrent "party hits" from the 1990s and 2000's. Tommy the Hacker moved from KXSS-FM to host the station's new morning show. On July 31, 2018, KQFX flipped back to a regional Mexican format as Le Ponderosa 96.1 & 104.3, in simulcast with KBEX. The flip, however, occurred during a live remote by Tommy the Hacker and morning co-host Angel Dee, promoting a sock donation drive at a local Salvation Army branch. The hosts were caught off-guard by the flip, which they were informed of via text messages. - "KQFX Facility Record". - "KQFX Call Sign History". - "Tejas Broadcasting Sells Two In Amarillo". RadioInsight. 2017-04-17. Retrieved 2018-08-23. - "Wild 104.3 Launches A Party In Amarillo". RadioInsight. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2018-08-23. - "Viva Media Flips Wild 104.3 Amarillo In Middle Of Charity Remote". RadioInsight. 2018-07-31. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, politics #### I wanted to share with you an op-ed in the Concord Monitor I wrote about the work I will be doing on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to increase access to affordable healthcare, lower the costs of prescription drugs, protect Granite State families from drinking water contamination, fight climate change, combat the opioid epidemic, improve our infrastructure, and hold agency officials responsible for their actions. Granite Staters have told me about the importance of these issues to their everyday lives, and I’m excited to advocate for these New Hampshire priorities. You can read my whole op-ed here or below. Annie Kuster: Here’s what I’m fighting for, New Hampshire By ANNIE KUSTER Increasing access to affordable health care, lowering the costs of prescription drugs, protecting Granite State families from drinking water contamination, fighting climate change, combating the opioid epidemic, improving our infrastructure and holding agency officials responsible for their actions. This is just a preview of the issues that I look forward to tackling this Congress as a new member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The E&C Committee has a wide jurisdiction over issues that are important to Granite Staters, including health care, energy, the environment, broadband and internet policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. My role on the E&C Committee gives me the opportunity to be on the front lines fighting for these New Hampshire priorities. I’ve heard from so many Granite Staters who are tired of the partisan attacks against access to affordable healthcare. Americans expect Congress to defend access to quality, affordable care and ensure the continuation of protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions. As a member of the E&C Committee, I’ve already had the opportunity to push back against the sabotage of the Affordable Care Act and highlight to the Trump administration the impact on New Hampshire families. There is much bipartisan work we can do to improve the ACA, but we cannot allow the law to be weakened and dismantled at the expense of the most vulnerable Americans. Far too many people in New Hampshire are paying too much for prescription drugs. We’re working together on the committee to take on this challenge and hold bad actors accountable for their role in keeping drug prices high. Earlier this month, I expressed my outrage that some pharmaceutical companies are abusing rules meant to keep Americans safe to protect their own profits. We should be doing everything we can to lower costs for people in New Hampshire and across the country, and that means getting safe and effective generics to market. I will work with my colleagues to advance legislation that will put patients and individuals first. We also must build on the progress we’ve made in combating the opioid epidemic. As the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, I’ve met with many Granite State families who have been impacted by this public health emergency, and I’ve worked tirelessly to help curb it. The E&C Committee will give me a front-row seat to make sure Congress is passing bipartisan legislation that supports individuals and families who are struggling with substance use disorder, increases access to effective addiction treatment, and helps people who have overcome substance use disorder get back to work and begin a healthy, productive new chapter in their lives. In addition, the committee puts me right in the arena in the fight to address climate change and save our planet. We’re already seeing the impact of climate change on our economy and public safety in New Hampshire, and we owe it to our children and future generations to act swiftly and boldly to address this growing crisis. That’s why I’ll continue pushing for the development and use of renewable energy to offset high energy costs, create more jobs for Granite State workers and protect our environment. It’s a win-win opportunity. I’ll also advocate for the expansion of broadband internet service, which is critical to boosting the economy in rural New Hampshire communities and helping businesses in these areas grow and succeed. Far too many people in New Hampshire lack access to adequate internet services, and it’s time we provide these individuals with the tools they need to compete in the 21st-century economy. My E&C Committee colleagues and I are hitting the ground running to make meaningful change for the American people. I’m honored to have the opportunity to fight for Granite State families, and I will continue working to bring Democrats and Republicans together to find common ground and deliver reforms that will improve lives and expand opportunity for everyone. (Congresswoman Annie Kuster of Hopkinton represents New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District and serves on<\|endoftext\|>Catching Up with Annie The Right Side of History Washington, D.C., June 19, 2020 This week I am thinking about what it means to be an American and to strive for “the pursuit of happiness, with liberty and justice for all.” On Monday, I joined Governor Sununu and General Mikolaities for the somber interment at the NH Veterans Cemetery of NH National Guard Specialist Pamela Usanase, 21, of Concord, who tragically drowned in the Merrimack River on May 30. I was moved by the outpouring of community members who turned out for the service and the love of her National Guard unit who presented full honors, including the American flag to her courageous family. Pamela had been assigned by the National Guard to the New Hampshire Food Bank for COVID-19 relief operations since late April, and helped prepare more than 40,000 meals for families in need. We will never forget Pamela’s generous and selfless nature, and we are grateful for her service. On Tuesday evening, Brad and I joined hundreds of Hopkinton residents, who gathered at our Town Library and marched to the gazebo for speeches by local high school students to support the Black Lives Matter movement. I was touched by the courage and grace of each student, sharing their lived experience and urging our town to listen and learn about how each of us can combat racism and fight for police reform and equal justice, here at home in New Hampshire and all across America. We can and must do more to educate ourselves about race, justice and systemic racism - and this list of books, films and podcasts is a good start. As our country continues to reflect on racism and how to build a fairer and more equal world, we also commemorate Juneteenth - the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. We carry the memory of those who were subjected to unspeakable pain and injustice close to our hearts. While we’ve made great progress in the 155 years since the emancipation of slaves, our work is far from over. This week, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, the House Judiciary Committee passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act: a bold, unprecedented reform to combat police brutality, end racial profiling and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement. This legislation will transform the culture of policing to address systemic racism and help save lives as it holds police accountable and improves transparency. This Week’s Supreme Court Rulings This week, the Supreme Court ruled that all Americans -regardless of who they are or who they love - are protected from discrimination in the workplace under federal law. This decision is a step towards progress and a victory for the LGBTQ community. In addition, yesterday’s ruling by the Supreme Court to block the Trump Administration’s reckless, cruel decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will bring some certainty to the lives of hundreds of thousands of young Dreamers who were brought to our country as children and only know one nation as home - the United States. These young Americans are making contributions to our nation by serving in our military, working and paying taxes, and getting an education. Building a Clean Energy Economy On Tuesday, I had an opportunity to question former Energy Secretary Moniz in a virtual Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing on how we can work to ensure this pandemic does not hurt our nation’s clean energy future. Confronting Disparities and Inequities in Our Health Care System I participated in a virtual Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday on inequality in America’s health care system. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color. But, this began long before COVID-19, and systemic racism has been a public health crisis in this country since its founding. In New Hampshire, the proportion of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in communities of color. I am hopeful that this conversation is one of many future hearings on our Committee’s continued work in addressing racial health inequities and social justice. Fighting for the Postal Service This week, I joined Congressman Chris Pappas, Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Congressman Gil Cisneros in urging SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza to address the dire financial state of the U.S. Postal Service and the impact this could have on small businesses across the country. Without the Postal Service, small businesses that are already increasingly reliant on e-commerce to stay afloat would not only see higher overhead costs but could lose customers as well. The House recently passed the HEROES Act, which includes $25 billion in emergency funding for the US Postal Service. The Senate should act to pass this vital legislation. Remembering the Charleston Church Shooting Five years after the horrific violence at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, we remember the nine peaceful worshipers who were senselessly killed in an act of hate and racism. As we continue to mourn this loss, we must act to prevent future acts of violence. Last year, we took meaningful action in the House as we passed H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, to close the Charleston Loophole. It's been more than a year since we passed this commonsense gun violence prevention legislation, but the Senate has yet to hold a vote - this must change. You can watch my colleague, Congressman James Clyburn, discuss the need to take action here. A Message for 2020 Graduates Across New Hampshire this month, graduates are beginning new chapters of their lives with the absence of the regular celebrations and festivities of years past. Despite these uncertain times, our young Granite Staters continue to display immense strength and resilience. Congratulations, class of 2020 - we are so proud of you! You can watch my full message to the class of 2020 here. News You Can Use This week is Census Week! The Census only takes about 10 minutes to complete and getting an accurate count is critical to ensure Granite State communities have the resources, funds, and representation they deserve. Go to my2020census.gov.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### Noticias 67 Costa Central (newscasts) \|Slogan\|\|A su lado\| (On Your Side) \|Channels\|\|Digital: 33 (UHF)\| (shared with KDJT-CD; to move to 26 (UHF)) Virtual: 67 (PSIP) (Entravision Holdings, LLC) \|First air date\|\|September 1, 1986\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Salinas\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|KCBA, KDJT-CD\| 67 (UHF, 1986–2009) \|Transmitter power\|\|8.97 kW\| \|Height\|\|727 m (2,385 ft)\| KSMS-TV, virtual channel 67 (UHF digital channel 33), is a Univision-affiliated television station licensed to Monterey, California, United States and serving the Monterey Bay area. Owned by Entravision Communications, it is a sister station to Class A UniMás affiliate KDJT-CD (channel 31); Entravision also operates Salinas-licensed Fox affiliate KCBA (channel 35) under a local marketing agreement (LMA) with owner Seal Rock Broadcasters. The three stations share studios on Garden Court in Monterey; KSMS' transmitter is located atop Fremont Peak. KSMS-TV was founded by Bill Schuyler on September 1, 1986. In the same year, KCBA, the only television station broadcasting in Spanish in the area, was sold to the Ackerley Group. Ackerley decided to make KCBA an English-language station affiliated with the then-emerging Fox network, which would have left the Salinas/Monterey/Santa Cruz television market without a Spanish-language television station. Knowing that Schuyler had a permit to build a station in the Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz ADI market, a former manager of KCBA encouraged Schuyler to seize the opportunity to create a new station to serve the Spanish language community as the new Univision affiliate for the market. Schuyler assembled a team of four television professionals and challenge them to develop the new station before KCBA's relaunch. The multiple tasks of creating a new station from the ground up were divided among the four individuals. The group found an old building on Garden Road, which coincidentally was the former home of KWAV radio, which Schuyler formerly owned. After negotiating the lease, the remodeling of the old building started immediately. A studio was built in the first floor, along with a small production area, a sound booth and the master control area. After much searching for a suitable transmitter, one was found and installed along with an antenna, atop of Fremont Peak, overlooking the Salinas Valley. Production and broadcasting equipment was purchased and installed, support personnel hired, a small news team was assembled and the station went on the air on time. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|67.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KSMS-HD\|\|Main KSMS-TV programming / Univision\| KSMS-TV shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 67, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 31. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former UHF analog channel 67, which was among the high band UHF channels (52-69) that were removed from broadcasting use as a result of the transition. KSMS operates its 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts, each running about 30 minutes each, totaling 10 hours per week. KSMS does not broadcast any local news on weekends. KSMS currently competes with the recent addition of rival KMUV-LP, after KMUV-LP's newscasts were added in September 2009 under its current ownership by the Cowles Publishing Company. KSMS also covers national news and news from Latin America. KSMS started its newscasts in November 1987, a few days after Fidel M. Soto joined the station. Soto is currently the longest tenured personality since KSMS's inception. - RabbitEars TV Query for KSMS - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-24. - Talentos - Fidel M. Soto (in Spanish)<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### (February 2019) 15.2: Deutsche Welle 15.4: Minnesota Channel First air date Former call signs Former channel number(s) 15 (UHF, 1971–2009) Call sign meaning \|Southern Minnesota Quality\| \|HAAT\|\|302.7 m (993 ft)\| Public license information KSMQ-TV (channel 15) is a PBS member television station in Austin, Minnesota, United States. The station is locally owned by KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc. KSMQ-TV's studios are located on the campus of Riverland Community College on 8th Avenue Northwest (near I-90) in Austin, and its transmitter is located in rural east-central Mower County, northwest of Ostrander. The station signed on the air in December 1971 as KAVT-TV, broadcasting on analog UHF channel 15 from a transmitter located near Austin. It was owned by the Austin school board. The station changed to the current KSMQ callsign in 1984. The school board sold the station to KSMQ Public Media, a community group, in 2004. While much of the station's programming comes from PBS (it has been a member station since its inception), the station features additional programming supplied by numerous sources, including the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) and American Public Television (APT). In the mid-2000s, the station signed on its digital signal on UHF channel 20 from the Ostrander tower shared by Fox affiliate KXLT-TV (channel 47). KSMQ produces a wide variety of local content, including a weekly arts program, Off 90; On Q, a weekly public affairs program; and the agricultural education program Farm Connections. Additionally, since 2012 the station has produced documentaries focused on topics of regional concern, including immigration and school bullying. During election years, KSMQ produces and broadcasts panel discussions featuring every state legislative district in its viewing area. KSMQ is the recipient of five regional Emmy Awards for excellence in its locally produced programs. On May 2, 2015, KSMQ was presented with the Commanders' Award for Public Service by the U.S. Army. The Commanders' Medal, the fourth-highest Army decoration bestowed to civilians, was given to KSMQ Public Television for its continuing educational and marketing efforts in support of its 2013 World War II documentary The Typist. During the early morning of September 5, 2012, KSMQ's STL tower collapsed due to straight-line winds as severe thunderstorms moved through the Austin area, partially falling onto a building that housed the station's power equipment. No one was injured. The station set up alternate transmitter facilities the following evening by installing a microwave dish atop its studios and manually redirecting it at its transmitter near Grand Meadow. While insurance covered the costs of constructing a new broadcast tower, the station subsequently set up a fund for the construction due to a minimum $7,000 deductible that the station owed. In December 2013, the station recouped a portion of its loss from an insurance settlement. KSMQ has been digital-only since May 1, 2009. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|Channel\|\|Video\|\|Aspect\|\|Short name\|\|Programming \| \|15.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KSMQ-HD\|\|Main KSMQ-TV programming / PBS\| - "KSMQ \| the History of Your PBS Station". Retrieved February 7, 2008. - KSMQ station operating again, Austin Daily Herald, September 6, 2012. - [IDX] URL PDF]<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: === Channels\|\|Digital: 20 (UHF)\| Virtual: 15 (PSIP) \|Owner\|\|KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc.\| \|First air date\|\|December 1971\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|Southern\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KAVT-TV (1971–1984)\| \|Former channel number(s)\|\|15 (UHF analog, 1971–2009)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|319.2 kW\| \|Height\|\|302.7 m (993 ft)\| KSMQ-TV is the PBS member station in Austin, Minnesota. It broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 20 (virtual channel 15.1 via PSIP) from a transmitter in rural east-central Mower County, northwest of Ostrander. Locally owned by KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc., the station maintains a studio on the campus of Riverland Community College on 8th Avenue Northwest (near I-90) in Austin. \|15.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KSMQ-DT\|\|Main KSMQ-TV programming / PBS\| The station signed on the air in December 1971 as KAVT-TV, broadcasting on analog UHF channel 15 from a transmitter located near Austin. It was owned by the Austin school board. The station changed to the current KSMQ callsign in 1984. The school board sold the station to KSMQ Public Media, a community group, in 2004 While much of the station's programming comes from PBS (which the station has been a member station since its inception), the station features additional programming supplied by numerous sources, including the National Educational Telecommunications Association and American Public Television. In the mid-2000s, the station signed on its digital signal on UHF channel 20 from the Ostrander tower shared by Fox affiliate KXLT-TV. KSMQ Public Television produces a wide variety of local content, including a weekly arts program, "Off 90"; "On Q," a weekly public affairs program; and the agricultural educational program "Farm Connections." Additionally, since 2012 the station has produced documentaries focused on topics of regional concern, including immigration and school bullying. During election years, KSMQ Public Television produces and broadcasts panel discussions featuring every state legislative district in its viewing area. KSMQ Public Television is the recipient of five regional Emmy Awards for excellence in its locally produced programs. On May 2, 2015, KSMQ Public Television was presented with the Commanders' Award for Public Service by the U.S. Army. The Commanders' Medal, the fourth-highest Army decoration bestowed to civilians, was given to KSMQ Public Television for its continuing educational and marketing efforts in support of its 2013 World War II documentary "The Typist." During the early morning hours of September 5, 2012, KSMQ's STL tower collapsed due to damaging straight-line winds as severe thunderstorms moved through the Austin area, partially falling onto a building that housed the station's power equipment. No one was injured. The station set up alternate transmitter facilities the following evening by installing a microwave dish atop its studios that was manually redirected at its transmitter near Grand Meadow. While insurance is expected to cover the costs of constructing a new broadcast tower, the station subsequently set up a fund for the construction due to a minimum $7,000 deductible that the station must pay. In December, 2013, the station recouped a portion of its loss from an insurance settlement. KSMQ has been digital-only since May 1, 2009. 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Category - journalism and media communication, sociology #### Mrs Esenam Kavi De Souza, the Associate Country Director of Children Believe, a child-focus Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on parents to be responsive to the health needs of children. She urged parents to ensure that children received the right immunisation at the appropriate ages and enrolled into kindergarten by age four, so that by age six, they would be ready for primary school. The objectives and focus of Children Believe was to see every child achieve his or her full potential, she said, adding: “This means the child should have a voice and opportunities and should be able to utilise these opportunities.” “It is against this background that over the last five years, we have decided to focus on early childhood development because we believe it is important to start right.” Mrs De Souza made the call at a ceremony to handover a newly constructed Child Welfare Centre to the chiefs and people of the Achan-yeri and Jaata communities in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region. The Centre, funded by Children Believe, was constructed by the Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA), an NGO, at an estimated cost of GHȻ149,760.000. Children aged five years and below and their mothers from the two communities could benefit from the centre. Mrs De Souza noted that without the right foundation for children, every other investment would not yield the desired results. Child Believe’s interventions were focused on improvement in health and nutrition, promotion of responsive care, safety and security of children, protection and provision of opportunities for early learning. “Our focus has been on children within the ages of zero to two years,” Mrs De Souza said, and emphasised the need to get the foundation right to propel further development of children and called on community members to make good use of the Centre. Dr Michael Wombeogo, the Executive Director of PARDA, said the project was part of the Builsa-Kassena Area Child Development Partnership programme between Child Believe (CB) and PARDA. The Centre, constructed within the 2023 Financial Year, was the first of its kind in the Builsa North Municipality after a similar one was constructed at Adognia in the Kassena-Nankana West District, he said. Dr Wombeogo said PARDA was happy to collaborate with CB Ghana for the provision of quality health care for children below five years. PARDA also provided ‘Learning Through Play’ manuals for the Centre and trains health professionals on how to utilise the manuals to educate mothers on child welfare issues. The Chief of Achan-yeri, Nab Gariba Ayerebey Apasugbey, on behalf of the two communities, commended PARDA and CB for the gesture, and appealed to the Government to extend electricity to the communities to enable health professionals to stay and work.<\|endoftext\|>Stakeholders at a community durbar organized by Investing Girls Education in Africa (IGEA)’Ghana at the Nyangania community in the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region have appealed to the government to ensure that all Municipal and District Assemblies in the country in awarding school building projects consider including separate changing room for girls during menstrual periods. The stakeholders drawn from the Ghana Health Service , the Ghana Education Service, traditional and religious and onion leaders including students, teachers made the appeal on Thursday at part of this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Nyangania in the District. The stakeholders mentioned that majority of the girl-child do not attend school because of lack of changing rooms for girls to change during such period. “Lack of changing rooms in many schools coupled with lack of menstrual pads have been identified as among the major factors that account for the irregular attendance of the girl -child to schools in the country.”, Mr Mark Adune , School Health Coordinator Ghana Education Service stressed. Mr Adune who attributed the irregular attendance of majority of girls during their menstrual cycles coupled with the inability to afford the menstrual pad, underscored the need for the reduction of the tax component on menstrual pad by 20 per cent He commended IGEA for supporting girls in the schools in the district periodically and entreated others to do same to help address the challenges. Mr George Achunsa one of the parents who expressed worry about the Irresponsible nature of some parents to cater for the needs of their children particularly girls stated that such trend compel some girls to bow to men who exploit them leading to teenage pregnancy. Majority of the girl Child at the programme who spoke vehemently accused some parents for refusing to buy menstrual pads for them during such periods and reiterated that this often compel them to yield to any form of inducement from men. The Programme Director of IGEA, Mr Rusmond Anyinah, explained that the Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global advocacy platform that bring together diverse voices and actions of multi stakeholders including non-governmental organization , the Media among others to promote good menstrual health and hygiene for all women and girls He explained that as part of complementing government’s efforts to address menstrual health challenges , his outfit promotes menstrual hygiene and quality education among rural girls in northern Ghana He added that the main objectives of the celebration is to create a massive awareness and sensitization among school girls school girls and young women community members on the relevance of healthy hygiene for school girls and young women “IGEA) is a non for profit organization with a mission to advocate for investment into the quality education to girls in rural parts of Africa. We have started our operation in Ghana with our first project, Menstruate and Educate. We want to minimise any hindrance that may occur in the process of young girls receiving education, through research we found that period poverty is a hindrance. By distributing reusable, biodegradable sanitary napkins, we want to equip young girls to feel confident during menstruation. Our main goal is to reduce school absenteeism and increase well being in these communities”, he stressed. Source: News Ghana By Samuel Akapule–<\|endoftext\|>The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work of the Agenda 111 hospital project in Paga in the Kassena-Nankana West District in the Upper East Region. “I wish I could say I am happy with the progress of work done so far; unfortunately, progress of work is unsatisfactory. I’m deeply concerned that this site is not moving at the pace that it should be moving and we have to say it as it is,” he said. Dr Bawumia expressed his disappointment while addressing the media after being briefed by the project consultant at the project site during a day’s tour of the Upper East Region last Friday. The project, which started in February 2022 and is being executed by Akofix Engineering and Citi Entrepreneurs, is still at the foundation level. Some worried residents said the contractors had not been on site for the past six months and only resurfaced on hearing of the Vice-President’s visit to the project site. As part of his tour, Dr Bawumia visited the hospital project site and also paid a courtesy call on the Paga-Pio, Pe Charles Awiah Awampaga II, and his elders at his palace. He also held separate in-camera meetings with NPP executives, elders and supporters at the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) and the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU). The Vice-President was accompanied by the Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul; the Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery; the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif; the Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare; the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, among other dignitaries. “We need to be making more progress than what I have seen and we want to encourage all the contractors to get to work and get the project on schedule because we are behind schedule. “We are going to have a meeting with all the contractors executing all the projects to ensure that the projects are completed ahead of the agreed schedule,” Dr Bawumia said. Explaining that the aim of the Agenda 111 policy was to take a very holistic approach towards tackling the lack of health facilities in some districts across the country, he stressed that over 90 districts did not have hospitals, which was why President Akufo-Addo took the bold decision to address that issue once and for all through the policy. “This is why the government is undertaking the construction of 111 hospitals nationwide to bring healthcare services closer to the people,” he said. Earlier, Dr Bawumia had been welcomed by some enthusiastic NPP supporters, amid cheers, dancing and singing, at the Paga-Pio’s palace. Speaking through a spokesperson during the courtesy call on him, Pe Awampaga commended the government for the numerous developmental projects executed in the area. He particularly mentioned the Paga Border transit park, the Agenda 111 hospital project, the construction of many school buildings, as well as the provision of potable water for communities that hitherto faced water challenges. “We are highly impressed by all that the government has been able to execute across the district and throughout the entire region for the benefit of the people,” he said. He appealed for the construction of a new girls’ dormitory for the Paga Senior High School, saying after the previous one got burnt, the girls had been compelled to rent apartments in town to attend school. “The current situation has exposed the girls to men, who take advantage of them sexually, leading to teenage pregnancy,” the Paga-Pio said, adding: “His Excellency, we are on our knees and plead with you to come to the aid of the school to address this pressing challenge.” He further appealed for the reconstruction of the bridge that links Paga to Navio and other communities which got damaged a few months ago, saying: “We urgently need this bridge to enhance economic activities on that stretch, as well as enable farmers to cart their farm produce to the market.” Additionally, Pe Awampaga appealed for the construction of a six-unit classroom block for the English-Arabic Basic School in Paga to enhance teaching and learning. In response, Dr Bawumia said he would engage the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to find ways of addressing the issue of the burnt girls’ dormitory. He assured the people of Paga that the government would seriously look at the concerns that they had raised and address them, as it had done in the execution of other projects in the area. “This tour is a follow-up and meant to touch base in areas where President Akufo-Addo was unable to visit during his recent tour of the five northern regions,” the Vice- President said. By Gilbert Mawuli Agbey, Graphic Online<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, urban planning Theater in the Mist (Niagara County) Construction has begun on the Theater in the Mist, an $8.5 million family-oriented tourist attraction that will bring more jobs and people to downtown Niagara Falls. In the short term, 32 construction jobs will be created. The conversion of the former Dunkirk Kmart into a Home Depot (Chautauqua County) is progressing on schedule toward a July opening. The store will employ about 150 people. Empire Zone (Erie County) The Buffalo Common Council voted unanimously on June 10th to approve boundary changes to one of its state Empire Zones. The boundary changes will help 59 companies and developers that have committed to creating 400 jobs within three to five years. The 133 acres of land scattered across the city will be added to one of Buffalo's two Empire Zones. Two major companies that have signed up for the program are Great Lakes Orthodontics and FedEx/Tower Group, a custom clearance business. These companies have opted to stay and expand and are projected to lead to at least 100 additional jobs. The boundaries still face review by state officials. Casino (Erie & Niagara Counties) The leaders of the Seneca Nation of Indians have selected the Buffalo Convention Center as the site of their second casino in Western New York. Seneca Nation President, Rickey Armstrong, has indicated that the casino would likely generate 2,500 to 3,000 jobs. However, County Executive Joel Giambra rejected the Seneca Nation's selection and suggested swapping the county's claim to a casino for a share of Niagara County's gaming profits. He also suggested that Erie County forfeit its proposed gambling casino in favor of a second one for Niagara Falls, with profits to be shared by the two counties. Despite the County Executive opposition, the Seneca Nation of Indians is still focusing its attention on downtown Buffalo for a casino and is considering a variety of sites. Niagara Falls Majority Leader Dennis Virtuoso, has introduced a resolution for the July 15th Legislature meeting offering the Seneca Nation help in finding a site for a second casino in Niagara Falls. Valmed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Erie County) has decided to open a new telemarketing center on Grand Island. Valmed's parent company, Andrx, opted to shift work to Grand Island because of an incentive package offered by Empire State Development Corporation and an $854,000 inducement package from Erie County Industrial Development Agency. The company was able to retain 74 current jobs while creating 54 positions at the facility. American Rubber Products Corp. (Erie County) applied for Industrial Development Assistance on June 19th. American Rubber Products Corporation located at two leased sites in North Tonawanda wants to build an addition to one of those sites. The $450,000 project would preserve 117 jobs. UPDATE: Buffalo Public Schools (Erie County) City of Buffalo teachers demonstrated in front of City Hall on June 11th to express solidarity with 485 laid-off teachers and to demand that proportionate job cuts be made among district administrators. District officials said layoff notices have been sent to 12 percent of both the teaching and administrative staffs. But there are far more teachers than administrators, translating into job cuts for 485 teachers and 30 administrators. Teachers at the rally also pushed for a two-month extension of their healthcare benefits, changes in the way charter schools are funded and for the county to share a portion of its extra one percent sales tax with city schools. On June 18th, the Buffalo Board of Education agreed on a budget for next school year. The $507.5 million spending plan will cut 679 jobs, including 413 teacher positions. A combination of $5.4 million in state and federal funds will also allow the district to avoid the planned elimination of sports, instrumental music and restore the jobs for 73 teachers and 64 teacher's aides that received layoff notices. The board is expected to pass a final budget on June 25th. UPDATE: City of Buffalo (Erie County) On June 5th the Common Council approved a budget that will raise taxes, lay off 46 employees, and cut more than 50 vacant jobs of the more than 2,700 jobs in city government. Governor George Pataki has proposed a much more powerful oversight board for Buffalo that could set the size of the city's school district budget, reduce the number of city workers, enact wage and hiring freezes, and involve itself in binding arbitration between he city and employee unions. The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority will have vast say over future municipal budgets and should be set up by July 3rd. The control board will be composed of nine members, with five being appointed by the Governor and will also include the mayor, county executive, and the state comptroller. The State Senate and Assembly would name the final slot. The measure is awaiting approval. Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center (Erie County) in Buffalo closed on June 6th due to financial problems. The not-for-profit agency employed 57 people. UPDATE: Seneca Nation (Cattaraugus County) New York State remained on a collision course with Native American tobacco sellers on June 23rd after District Judge William Skretny refused to order the state to stop enforcing its ban on internet and mail-order cigarette sales. The 26-page ruling refused to issue a temporary restraining order against the state and its controversial health law preventing cigarettes from being sold to the public over the Internet. The ruling means the ban will remain in effect indefinitely, but tobacco retailers would continue trying to have the law found unconstitutional. Seneca Nation President Ricky Armstrong said 1,500 or more people working in Internet tobacco businesses run by Seneca members could lose their jobs. Two lawsuits were recently file regarding the ruling. The first by the Senecas and revolves entirely around Native American issues, while the other was file by Buffalo attorney Paul Cambria Jr. The law firm filed the suit on behalf of two Seneca Nation tobacco sellers. UPDATE: Thousands of workers at six former Bethlehem Steel (Erie County) sites voted to ratify a labor agreement with International Steel Group. The contract calls for hourly wages ranging from $15 and $20.50 per hour, a new training program, quarterly profit sharing payments and expanded health and safety rules. A new pension plan will be defined under the Steelworker Pension Trust Fund and a fund will be created to provide health care for retirees of Bethlehem Steel. UPDATE: The new engine line that General Motors (Erie County) was awarded in April help preserve 720 jobs at the plant and help secure its future for years to come. The work force though is still expected to drop from about 3,400 to less than 3,000 through attrition by early 2005. Nothing<\|endoftext\|>08-11-2010\|\|Advanced Energy Systems (AES) of Medford (Suffolk County), received a $4.7 million contract to build an accelerator system to detect nuclear material aboard ships and an $8 million contract for accelerator components and laser beams. AES has 40 employees and hired 13 more last year. The company expects to hire even more people this year to handle the new work. (Newsday - August 8, 2010)\| \|East Hampton Studios Ltd.\|\|Suffolk\|\|08-11-2010\|\|East Hampton Studios (Suffolk) has had its share of good news lately, including a five-day AT&T commercial shoot in which singer Thalia performed. A few days later, chef Bobby Flay was filmed there. The studio was recently approved for state tax credits, in line with a desire by Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy to make the East End attractive to the film. (LI Business News, July 9, August 11, 2010)\| \|Long Island Oyster Suppliers\|\|Suffolk\|\|08-15-2010\|\|Long Island oyster suppliers are getting more orders from around the country since the BP oil spill. Closures and questions about the safety of oyster from the Gulf of Mexico has led to higher prices and increased demand for oysters harvested in other parts of the country. (Newsday – August 15, 2010)\| \|National Grid\|\|Nassau\|\|08-18-2010\|\|Electric utility National Grid’s training facility in Melville (Suffolk County) is sponsoring a program called the “Engineering Pipeline Program” for high-school students in New York and New England interested in an engineering careers. National Grid anticipates a 45% reduction in its workforce within five years due to retirements and is particularly concerned about where the next generation of engineers will come from. Students in the program participate for one week each summer for six years and, once enrolled in a college engineering program, can seek an internship position within the company. (Newsday - August 18, 2010)\| \|Newsday\|\|Suffolk\|\|37\|\|08-12-2010\|\|Melville (Suffolk County)-based Newsday plans to add 37 journalists for their print and digital editions over the next six months. The new hires will comprise mainly reporters and editors. Newsday anticipates an increase in the scope of both its print and online coverage by the latter part of the year. (Newsday<\|endoftext\|>Bostwick Laboratories Inc., a Virginia-based company which analyzes medical samples for signs of prostate cancer and other conditions, will build a new lab in Uniondale (Nassau County). Bostwick’s choice of location was based on Nassau County’s Empire Zone program, which offers job generators tax benefits and other economic incentives. Bostwick plans to create 300 jobs in the next five years. (Newsday – February 21, 2007) \|Stony Brook University \|\| Stony Brook (Suffolk County) University generated nearly $13 million in royalties from inventions licensed to industry in 2005, placing it 20th among colleges and universities nationwide, according to a survey released by the Association of University Technology Managers. Among the inventions and products developed at Stony Brook that contributed to its licensing revenue for 2005 are ReoPro, the first drug ever developed by a State University of New York institution that was approved for sale by the FDA. ReoPro is used to treat coronary disease. Other inventions included Periostat, a drug used to fight gum disease. Stony Brook finished slightly behind the University of Michigan, which had $16.7 million in royalties. The school finished ahead of other prestigious schools, including Johns Hopkins and the University of Georgia. (Long Island Business News – February 22, 2007) \|\| A broad coalition of community groups and local officials in Southampton (Suffolk County) has a new proposal to establish a hiring hall for day laborers in the village. The proposed "Worklink Center" will be in a 40-foot trailer near the village's railroad station, officials said. Catholic Charities has offered to provide the trailer, and members of the group said 20 to 30 people are likely to be there waiting to be picked up for work at any time. The center would include three portable toilets and an area where classes in English and other subjects could be taught. (Newsday – February 15, 2007) 3 rows retrieved. 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Ambode has urged the members of the State Pilgrims Board to make sure they adequately cater for the contingent to Saudi Arabia for 2018 Hajj to engender the highest level of moral attitude and discipline towards achieving the best performance during the exercise. The Governor, who gave the charge at the weekend while addressing the staff of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board at Old Secretariat, GRA, Ikeja, enjoined the officials to translate the training they gained through the Lagos State Service Charter into proper handling, managing and supervision of the pilgrims so that the appreciable standard already set can be sustained. Speaking through the State Commissioner for Home Affairs and Amir-ul-Hajj Lagos State, Dr. Abdul Hakeem Abdul Lateef, Ambode expressed satisfaction with the level of commitment so far shown by the officials and the pace of operations, adding that the management team are doing well despite the challenges of the airlifting arrangement. He also advised the intending pilgrims to abide by the rules and regulations of the State Board, the Saudi Arabia Government and other Stakeholders to avoid any action that might cause embarrassment or arrest. The Governor advised them to also be patient, tolerant and exhibit a high level of endurance in the cause of performing their Hajj rites, noting that all human endeavour usually comes with one form of challenge or the other. According to him, “1,902 pilgrims have so far been airlifted to the Holy Land on six different flights. The 7th and the last flight scheduled for Monday, 13th August 2018 will airlift 98 intending pilgrims and officials for the State contingent, making a total of 2000 that would have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj exercise”.<\|endoftext\|>The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti has said that decrepit waste compactors, often relied upon by PSP operators to cart away refuse, have constituted a major hindrance to effective waste disposal in the State. Durosinmi-Etti stated this in Alausa on Thursday during the familiarisation and fact-finding visit by the Federal Commissioner for the Lagos State Office of the Public Complaints Commission, Mr. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf. He said that the lack of adequate roadworthy compactors contributed in no small measure to weaken the capacity of PSP operators to serve their clients efficiently, thereby causing a delay in the frequency of evacuating waste in different localities within the State. “As evident from the re-certification exercise carried out in Alimosho Local Government Area for example, out of the 44 compactors presented for the exercise, only 17 compactors were certified to be in good working condition”, he said. He decried the situation in which compactors that were not in good condition broke down incessantly on the road and caused traffic congestion as well as unnecessary hardship to road users. The Commissioner reiterated that one of the criteria for being assigned as an operator was to have at least two functional compactors which must be certified by the government to be in good working condition. “As a result of their poor condition these compactors often find it difficult to navigate the dumpsites and incessantly break down to create bottlenecks and delays at the dumpsites”, he said. Noting that this unhealthy development was capable of jeopardising efforts of the State Government to achieve a cleaner Lagos, Durosinmi-Etti said that the present administration was exploring ways of making available to PSP operators soft loan facilities through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSTEF) to make it easy for them to increase their fleet of compactors. He maintained that the State Government was determined to remove all bottlenecks hindering seamless waste collection and disposal operations as it was making concerted effort to achieve minimal turnaround time at the dumpsites by enhancing regulatory measures as LAWMA was being encouraged to start sanctioning dumpsite operators for delays. Durosinmi-Etti stated that to address attitudinal issues, the State Government had been carrying out regular advocacy with Local Government Officials, Community Development Committees (CDCs) and Community Development Associations (CDAs) as well as PSP operators in the various Local Government/Local Council Development Areas of the State. Earlier, the Federal Commissioner for Public Complaints Commission, Mr. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf gave kudos to the Lagos State Government and Ministry of the Environment for their efforts in environmental management, saying that there had never been any public complaint forwarded to the Ministry by the Public Complaints Commission that had not been resolved.<\|endoftext\|>The Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Adedayo Tandoh has described the performance of Nigerian Players at the just concluded 4th Lagos International Badminton Classics as impressive, saying that the Team was able to build on its performance over last year’s edition of the event. Tandoh gave the commendation at the finals of the competition which took place at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and expressed optimism at the Players’ potentials of winning the Finals in the next edition if given more intensive training and international exposure opportunities. The Chairman stated that the event has also witnessed tremendous improvement as evident in the number of participating countries and the quality of players that attended the yearly event. According to him, “I must confess that the performances of the Nigeria Team, both men and women, has continued to improve. I am confident that by the next competition of this event, a Nigerian player would be in the finals if the players were given more international exposures and the Coaches undergo more advanced training courses.” While noting that the attention the competition has gotten over the years further confirms the event as a high-ranking one with an international profile, Tandoh applauded the support of the State Governor for the various sporting activities, stressing that he has amply demonstrated that he is a lover of all sports. The Chairman assured the participants that Lagos State would continue to be positioned as the sporting hub of Africa as a result of the government’s commitment to nurturing the tournament and increase its awareness among the International Community. “For us in Lagos State, it is an event that continues to grow. If you recollect, last year the prize money was $20,000, but for this year it has been increased to $25,000 with the hope that things will continue to improve in future”, Tandoh stated. In his remarks, the President, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Mr. Francis Orbih, expressed belief in the Nigeria team, saying that the future is bright for badminton in Nigeria with more corporate sponsors, government support and collaboration from the private organisations. He thanked the Lagos State Government for always lending a hand of support financially and morally to badminton development in the country. The competition attracted 22 participating countries with Misha Zilberman of Israel emerging the Men’s Singles champion, while Ksenia Polikaprova won the Women’s Singles title. Also, Riya Mookerjee and Kuhoo Garg beat fellow Indians, Harka V. and Karishima W. to emerge the Women’s Doubles champions. Dorcas Adesokan, Nigeria’s top-seeded badminton player, who came third in the Women’s Singles, expressed satisfaction with her performance just as she promised to perform better in future editions.<\|endoftext\|>Of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Ganiat Raji has advised young entrepreneurs and unemployed youth to be inspired by the success stories of some household names in the business world who started their businesses with very little amount but were able to attain their present position through dedication and positive attitudes. Raji gave the advice while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Job Fair for Unemployed Youths who had completed the 4-day Mindset Reorientation and employability training programme organized by the Ministry in partnership with 1st CRT Group. She advised the participants to draw inspiration from the stories of the popular ‘Moinmoin’ seller (Madam Left-Over) who catered in the White House for Mitchell and Barak Obama; Adisa and Akanke of Automedics Limited; Mr. Oluwatosin Oyin-Jolayemi of Daily Need Group and CEO of 1st CRT as well as other notable business persons across various disciplines and vocations. She said that the training was tailored towards exhuming the growth mindset disposition in the job seekers as against a fixed-mindset which had hitherto posed a great threat to gainful employment. According to her, “It is now obvious to you that academic qualifications would place you on a pedestal, prepare your ability to think critically to enhance your problem-solving skills, ability to add value to an organization and networking”. Raji maintained that going further to acquire technical or vocational skills apart from the university degree would stand the job seekers out among their peers in getting a sustainable livelihood, be it through paid employment or self-employment. The Permanent Secretary described the opportunity provided by the Job Fair to fast-track interactions between unemployed persons with private firm employers as a rare privilege, stressing that the various firms at the Fair who had earlier shared some of their expectations with the participants should serve as leverage for them to eventually get the job. She said the training has enlightened the graduates on identifying their skills gap, understand what employers look for in hiring workers, the needed skills to effectively search and secure employment, survive in the workplace and above all, better their lot in terms of behavioural modification, leadership, and employability. The Director of Employment in the Ministry, Mrs. Iyabo Seriki-Bello explained that the state government has resolved to address the issue of unemployment rate in the State with a renewed determination. She added the employability training and Job Fair was one of the ways the state government intends to empower job seekers in addition to the periodic Graduate Internship Programme. The CEO of Employment Clinic, Ronke Kosoko said that participants at the Fair have between 70 to 80 per cent retention rate with any organisation which some of the participants would be attached to and expressed confidence in the capability of the participants. One of the participants at the event and a Mass Communication graduate of Lagos State University, LASU, Muse Zhulfah stated that the training opportunity has further widened her horizon and exposure, saying that she has resolved to start her personal business instead of searching for jobs. She called on the government to make the employment training a continuous programme so that more graduates would benefit from it and would be able to make informed decisions about their future. === Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### Kyanguli Fire Tragedy In early March 2001, Davis Onyango Opiyo, then a 16-year-old form 3 student, approached Felix Mambo Ngumbao with a plan to burn down a dormitory in the school. Opiyo told Ngumbao that he, like many students in the school, did not like the new principal, David Mutiso Kiilu. Top of the list of complaints against the new administration was the low quality of food that they said was being provided. Some of the survivors later said that they suspected the administration's demands for unpaid school fees as well as a decision to cancel KCSE results over cheating by the Ministry of Education may have contributed to the tragedy. The two boys contributed Ksh. 600 to buy petrol at a nearby service station. On Saturday 24 March when the rest of the school had attended a school sports event, the two went to Machakos town and bought 15 liters of petrol. That night, some students complained to the school authorities that they smelt petrol coming from one of the dormitories. However, a search by the principal, the head boy and the night guard did not reveal anything. Prior to the tragedy, there had been an unsuccessful attempt to torch the principal's office and the library. There had also been notes circulated in the school calling for a strike against the administration but the student body seemed not to be bothered by the call. At around 1.00 am on 25 March, students were woken up by screams and fire from the dormitory. The night guard on duty later reported that that night, he spotted someone with a flash light near the dormitory. When he stopped the student, he realized that it was Felix Ngumbao. When questioned by the guard, Ngumbao said that he had gone to fetch water. The deputy principal also narrated that on the same night, he bumped into Ngumbao, took his admission number for punishment then let him go. The dormitory had a capacity of 130. A padlock on the main door as well as metal barriers placed on the windows prevented the students from escaping. On 9 April 2001 Ngumbao and Opiyo were arraigned in court. They were charged with murder. The trial lasted for almost two years. In Ngumbao's written statement to the court, he admitted to contributing towards the purchase of the petrol but denied taking part in the arson. He said that he, too, like the other students, was woken up by screams. Ngumbao initially confessed to taking part in the entire plot but later retracted his statement saying that he had given it under duress from police officers in Athi River. Judge Robert Mutitu, however, questioned why the suspects never brought this to his attention or that of the magistrate or the OCPD Athi River. After two years of court proceedings, Judge Mutitu resigned from office. This was part of a government clean up of judges who had been implicated in various corruption scandals, an operation dubbed 'radical surgery'. Justice Nicholas Ombija took over the case. Ombija terminated the case on 4 December 2006 terming it a mistrial since Mutitu was being probed for corruption. The school still retains the same name. The site of the burnt dormitory is no more and has been replaced by a grass lawn and timber, which serves as a memorial park. 58 of the students were buried in six mass graves in the school compound. On 3 March 2016, Justice Joseph Sergon of the High Court awarded parents of the victims Ksh. 40,900,000. Each family was to receive Ksh. 650,000 for pain and suffering. In his ruling, Justice Sergon said that the school, in its capacity as an agent of the state, had failed to prevent the fire, even though there had been two earlier attempts to set the school on fire. Kyanguli Bereaved Parents Disaster Self-Care Group was formed after the tragedy to help bereaved parents deal with the psychological challenges of the tragedy. On 24 February 2017, the parents held a protest in Machakos town against the amount that had been awarded as well as failure by their lawyer, Kioko Kilukumi, to effect the payments. The Kenya government has not issued an official statement on the tragedy nor given an official explanation on the trial. - "Arson Suspected In Kenya Tragedy". - "Kenya remembers fire tragedy". 26 March 2002 – via news.bbc.co.uk. - "Court awards Ksh.40M to Kyanguli fire victims". - "Kyanguli school fire victims awarded Sh41m". - "This is our story 15 years later - parents of Kyanguli arson victims » Capital News". 14 March 2016. - Bereaved Kyanguli parents accuse lawyer of going mum, urge state to help The Star<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia #### Format\|\|Catholic Christian radio\| \|Power\|\|25,000 watts day 10,000 watts night \|Owner\|\|IHR Educational Broadcasting\| KYAA (1200 AM) is an American radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. It is licensed to Soquel, California, and serves the Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and San Jose area. The station is owned by IHR Educational Broadcasting Between 2001 and early 2013, the station played a wide variety of oldies music from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and was the only oldies station in that time period in the Monterey Bay Area. Former Los Angeles KHJ boss jock Don Murray (Carlson) began the station along with radio veteran Denis 'Catfish' Miller . The station used the call letters KYA, minus the additional 'A', as a tribute to the top 40 station in San Francisco in the 1960s and 1970s with the same call letters. Murray and Miller used the old KYA jingle package, and the station sounded just as it had before. Local radio veteran David Mars also worked on the station for a time. The station was simulcast on FM and AM and reached its peak of success in 2004. It was sold back to Salinas' Wolfhouse broadcasting after a failed LMA[clarification needed] by People's Radio, and the format was dropped in favor of a more urban hip hop format, ending KYA and its rock and roll roots. The AM part, 1200 adopted the 'music of your life' format, which was shelved by Joe Rosa, owner of People's Radio. People's Radio, Inc. tried to sell the station for quite some time without success. It donated KYAA to IHR Educational Broadcasting, which airs its Immaculate Heart Radio Roman Catholic religion format. The license to cover to IHR was granted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on July 29, 2013. Former on-air staff - Sean O'Callaghan, Monday–Friday, 6-9 am - John Cardieniro, Saturday, 8 am-12 noon - Don Murray, Denis Catfish Miller, David Marzetti - Query the FCC's AM station database for KYAA - Radio-Locator Information on KYAA - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KYAA \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: March 15, 2004\| \|HAAT\|\|−49.5 meters (−162 ft)\| (The Cross Works Ministries) KXZI-LP (101.9 FM, "Montana Radio Cafe") is a radio station licensed to serve Kalispell, Montana. The station is owned by Scott Johnston and the broadcast license is held by The Cross Works Ministries. KXZI-LP airs a variety format described as "front porch" music. This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on November 18, 2002. The new station was assigned the KXZI-LP call sign by the FCC on October 21, 2003. KXZI-LP received its license to cover from the FCC on April 27, 2005. - Johnson, Kirk (September 8, 2009). "From a Porch in Montana, Low-Power Radio’s Voice Rises". The New York Times. Retrieved September 9, 2009. - "Application Search Details (BNPL-20010613ACF)". FCC Media Bureau. November 18, 2002. Retrieved September 9, 2009. - "Application Search Details (BLL-20040223AQF)". FCC Media Bureau. April 27, 2005. - KXZI-LP official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KXZI - Radio-Locator information on KXZI-LP - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KXZI<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### KXYZ is an AM radio station in Greater Houston, which broadcasts on 1320 kHz under ownership of Multicultural Broadcasting. KXYZ features brokered programming, in which station management sells airtime by the hour to interested third parties wishing to broadcast over the air. The transmitter is in Pasadena, Texas. \|First air date\|\|August 24, 1926\| \|Power\|\|10,000 watts (day)\| 5,000 watts (night) Directional, 2 patterns \|Call sign meaning\|\|XYZ, last three letters of the alphabet\| \|Former call signs\|\|KTUE (1926-1930)\| \|Owner\|\|Multicultural Broadcasting \| (Multicultural Radio Broadcasting Licensee, LLC) KTUE went on the air in 1926 under the auspices of Uhalt Electric. It broadcast with just 5 watts on 1140, 1410 and 1420 kHz. In 1930, Uhalt sold the station to the Harris County Broadcasting Company, which changed the call letters to KXYZ and built a new 100-watt facility. In 1932, KXYZ absorbed another station, KTLC, and moved to 1440 kHz at 250 watts. Further increases to 500 watts, then 1,000, soon followed. NARBA relocated the station to 1470 kHz in 1941. When KTRH moved to 710 kHz, KXYZ took over the former KTRH antenna and began broadcasting with 5,000 watts on 1320. On June 17, 1948, the Federal Communications Commission approved the purchase of Harris County Broadcasting Company by Shamrock Broadcasting Company, owned by Glenn H. McCarthy. The Houston Broadcasting Corporation bought KXYZ in 1957. - "In Houston's downtown area, lifeless mannequins draped in the latest attire stand stiff and silent in the shops, which a few hours ago buzzed with the excitement of bargain-hunting shoppers... now relaxing at home to Beautiful KXYZ Music." - "The almost-deserted parking garage is lonely and unfamiliar to a late-staying office worker, whose footsteps echo as he walks to his car and turns on the radio. And the lonely feeling is dispelled by Beautiful KXYZ Music." In the mid-1970s, the format changed to pop music. Around 1980 it changed over to a Christian station after KXYZ was acquired by Slater Broadcasting in 1979. In 1983, Infinity Broadcasting absorbed KXYZ. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, it was a Spanish language contemporary music station known as "Radio 13"; During this period, KXYZ carried Houston Astros & Houston Rockets games in Spanish. KXYZ then carried the Spanish talk format of satellite network Radio Unica. In July 1998, Multicultural Broadcasting bought KXYZ from Infinity/CBS, and Biz Radio made its debut in the early years of the 2000s. Biz Radio left KXYZ for KTEK in Alvin, Texas. It purchased KTEK and began signal testing in November 2007 simulcasting with KXYZ until December 11, 2007. The only drawback of the move to KTEK is that its signal is only licensed to broadcast during the daytime, while KXYZ has nighttime authorization. As of November 4, 2019 KXYZ broadcasting in four different language Texas Chinese Radio (Mandarin Chinese); DTHT Radio (Vietnamese); Radio Gracia (Spanish); DATT Performing Arts (Hindi); Geetanjali Radio (Hindi); Radio Me Hang Cuu Giup (Vietnamese) - "McCarthy Completes Purchase of KXYZ" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 28, 1948. Retrieved 21 December 2014. - KXYZ 1320 - Official Website - Query the FCC's AM station database for KXYZ - Radio-Locator Information on KXYZ - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KXYZ #### [ journalism and media communication, public administration. 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[ journalism and media communication, sociology ] #### "The massive diffusion of digital technology and the Internet at the turn of the century accelerated several trends that had been at work over the previous decades (...) In many respects, it is the very conception of culture - its contours and divisions, its autonomy and internal hierarchies, its social functions - that has been shaken"observed Olivier Donnat in 2008, head of the Ministry of Culture's survey on French cultural practices.The 2008 edition of this survey (renewed every ten years) highlighted the convergence of most cultural practices in front of "screens": "viewing images and listening to music, of course, but also reading texts or amateur practices, not to mention the now commonplace presence of screens in libraries, exhibition spaces and even sometimes in certain live performance venues. Everything is now potentially viewable on a screen and accessible through the Internet ". Olivier Donnat, however, observed that between 1997 and 2008, "cultural outings and visits have suffered much less in the trade-offs imposed by the rise of digital practices than certain leisure activities of ordinary time such as watching television or reading printed matter ".Since 2008, cultural facilities have been using digital technologies to digitize their collections. Everyone can now consult archives, exchange with other enthusiasts on their content, borrow a work, visit a museum. Sometimes without ever visiting the cultural institutions concerned.Are museums, libraries and archives to be transformed into resource centers, destined to become remote service providers?The 2018 edition of the Cultural Practices survey, the main instrument for monitoring the behavior of the French in the field of culture, will provide a better understanding of the hybridities that digital technology creates between the use of cultural facilities ("culture in situ") and "culture online". The first results are expected in the second half of 2018.While waiting for these results, the indicators and fragmentary studies published by the Ministry of Culture and by Archives de France already suggest that these " in situ culture/online culture " hybridizations draw very contrasting trajectories depending on the cultural facilities. The availability of online digital resources has not decreased library use. It has probably even contributed to the growth in the number of library users (+23% since 200). Young people are the most frequent users of libraries. On the other hand, the digitization of archives has literally emptied the reading rooms of archives. More than 562 million pages and images have been digitized by the archives: 72% of these digitized documents are available online. Now, in the departmental archives, the ratio between the number of readers registered in the reading room and the number of unique visitors is one to one hundred. As far as museums and monuments are concerned, the picture is more nuanced. In 2016, 44% of French people visited a museum or exhibition, 9% more than four years ago. To what extent is this increase attributable to the digital tools implemented by museums and monuments (ticketing, in the first place) to stimulate attendance? As for virtual visits to an exhibition, museum or monument, in 2016 they concerned only 15% of French people. Digital technology does not harm library attendance. On the contrary... The development of the Internet, of search engines, and the digitization of an increasing number of books have confronted the library world with an existential crisis: why should the public continue to visit libraries if they can find the information and books they are looking for online?The survey on the use of municipal libraries in 2016 highlighted a profound and long-term change in the relationship between the French and their libraries. 40% of French people aged 15 and over have visited a municipal library at least once in the last 12 months (35% in 2005, 25.7% in 1997). This attendance rate does not take into account the under-15s, who represent 40% of the registered public. The number of municipal library users has increased by 23% since 2005, an increase of more than 4 million users, while at the same time the French population has only grown by 4%. Young people are the most frequent users of libraries: use of municipal libraries by 15-24 year olds increased by 14% between 2005 (39%) and 2016 (53%). There was also a significant increase for those aged 35-49, with a six-point increase in the share of users between 2005 and 2016. Attendance among other age groups, however, remained stable.43% of library users have had an activity using computers or the library's online services. This finding contradicts "the assumption that libraries are being rendered obsolete by the online services available on the Internet," the study's authors note. "Although the municipal library continues to enjoy a strong legitimacy, including among non-users, the tendency that they are no longer a "sacred" place but a facility whose function can be questioned is progressing among the latter, especially in view of digital developments in society." Libraries, places of digital mediation For the past decade, libraries around the world have been rethinking their buildings, their reception and their services in light of the digital revolution. They have undertaken to bring together traditional books and digital books (e-books), shelves and computers in the same place. This "hybrid library" gives access to digitized books (the "digital libraries") as well as to digital service packages.97% of libraries with 40,000 or more inhabitants have a dedicated website (56% for libraries with less than 5,000 inhabitants).The acquisition of digital resources is still marginal in the library budgetThe equipment of libraries with reading stations and wifi has thus transformed the expectations of the public; if they visit libraries, it is now also to benefit from an Internet connection. 20% growth in 2017 for the National Library of France's online services The Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF) reports 1.3 million visitors to all of its sites: bnf.fr, Gallica, Retronews, catalog resources, data.bnf.fr. This represents a 20% increase in the number of visitors, with 36 million visits.The progression of digital uses does not harm but rather contributes to boosting attendance at BnF's sites and reading rooms: this increased by 13% compared to 2016. The reading rooms received 920,000 visitors, thus returning to a level of attendance that had not been reached for 5 years. Attendance at events, meanwhile, increased by 60%. Archive services: the rise of online consultation has emptied the reading rooms The digitization of archives has democratized the consultation of archives. Several million French people use them, mostly for genealogical research. More than 2.2 billion documents were consulted on the sites of national, regional, departmental and municipal archives in 2016.In 2016, archive sites had a total of 52 million logins, recording 2.2 billion page views: the 4% decrease in 2016 was the result of better indexing to make it easier to reach the document you are looking for.For the departmental archives alone, the number of unique visitors has reached ten million, and a visitor may be counted several times if he or she consults the archives of several departments. 93% of them turn to the archives for genealogical research.As Gaël Chenard, Director of the Hautes-Alpes departmental archives, notes, "this transformation in usage took archivists by surprise because of its speed and scope. We thought that our help was essential to use the archives well and that the impossibility of mediating through the Internet was an insurmountable obstacle to dematerialization. We also thought that we should defend our reading rooms as places of sociability. It is actually debatable whether a reading room, presumed to be silent, is a real place of sociability, unlike the Internet, which is now the world's largest network for mutual aid and sharing. The departmental archives were in fact overwhelmed by the consequences of their own policy and began to discover with concern - even horror - that Internet users were in fact very autonomous, and had no need for direct contact with the original document." Digital technology is boosting attendance at museums, exhibitions and monuments... without expanding their audience(s) 44% of French people have used the internet in connection with a heritage visit in the past 12 months (+7 points compared to June 2014).The fastest-growing uses are for more practical purposes, such as finding information (+9%) and booking tickets (+7%).The profile of people who use the Internet to prepare or accompany these visits corresponds substantially to those who already visit museums and monuments "in situ": 79% of graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher use the Internet to prepare or accompany their visits, compared to 49% of bachelor's degree graduates and 31% of high school graduates. Cleavages persist despite the beginning of a social decompartmentalization".Only 15% of French people surveyed have taken a virtual tour of an exhibition, museum or monument.Online visits are combined with a physical visit "in situ" in more than 9 cases out of 10. Conversely, 9% of French people who had an online activity related to museums and monuments did not visit this type of place during the year.According to the head of studies at the Directorate General of Heritage, "current data do not confirm the hypothesis of a broadening of the public through digital technology, even if online uses, without physical visits, are emerging for certain populations. Is an online visitor worth less than an in situ visitor? "In France, cultural policies are traditionally thought of in terms of cultural development of the territory and attendance of facilities,"observes Christopher Miles, Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture. "By creating new spaces, which are massively invested by the whole population (and very often around cultural content), the digital era forces us to reexamine these historical missions: should cultural policies continue to give priority to the attendance of establishments? Is a visitor online worth less than a visitor in situ?"If archives are called upon to become "remote service providers", this is not the case for libraries.The expectations and uses of the public, as well as the evolution of what is offered, are leading to a "library-third place": silent areas are being combined with coworking spaces, meeting rooms, relaxation areas, cafés, and places to watch films."Breaking with an elitist vision of culture, the library-third place refuses to be a place of prescription of knowledge. It addresses all forms of popular culture and its cultural offer is diverse and varied.On the other hand, the digital transition is confronting museums and monuments with new choices: should digital technology be used primarily to stimulate and improve attendance? Or diversify the digital offer to reach new audiences, broaden the visibility of works and their circulation?<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. [ journalism and media communication, history ] === KVIJ-TV was a television station on channel 8 licensed to Sayre, Oklahoma, United States. It was owned by Marsh Media and served as a satellite station of its KVII-TV in Amarillo, Texas. The transmitter was located northwest of Sayre at the intersection of State Highway 152 and State Highway 6. \|Satellite of KVII-TV, Amarillo, Texas\| \|Channels\|\|Analog: 8 (VHF)\| \|Owner\|\|Marsh Media, Inc.\| First air date \|August 7, 1961\| Last air date Former call signs Call sign meaning \|Disambiguation from parent station KVII-TV\| \|HAAT\|\|580 ft (180 m)\| Originally a separate station in Elk City under the KSWB call letters, it was soon acquired and moved to Sayre, where it served in turn as a semi-satellite of two different Amarillo television stations—first KFDA-TV, then KVII-TV. Marsh shut the station down on December 2, 1992, citing the availability of Oklahoma-based ABC affiliates on cable in KVIJ-TV's service area. KSWB began broadcasting on August 7, 1961, nearly four years after the award of its construction permit on November 20, 1957. It was owned by—and named for—the Southwest Broadcasting Company; its primary investor was Lonnie Preston, who owned radio station KWOE at nearby Clinton and had previously owned Elk City station KASA. KSWB-TV was an independent station, with local program features including a children's hour, women's show, and a 9:00 newscast. KSWB was not a financially successful venture. In June 1965, Southwest Broadcasting sold channel 8 to the Bass Broadcasting Company, which owned KFDA-TV, the CBS affiliate in Amarillo. While the sale was pending, Bass filed to move the channel 8 license and facility from Elk City to Sayre; meanwhile, the station also suspended operations on August 11, 1965, due to financial difficulties. The call letters were changed to KFDO-TV, and Bass received program test authority from the to begin broadcasting as a satellite from Sayre on May 13, 1966. Under Bass management, KFDA-TV stationed a reporter in the Sayre–Elk City area and also employed four technical personnel at the transmitter. In 1975, Marsh Media purchased KFDO-TV for $300,000, from Bass—its direct competitor in Amarillo. In time for coverage of the 1976 Winter Olympics on ABC, the sale was closed and KFDO-TV became KVIJ-TV, rebroadcasting KVII-TV, on January 29, 1976. - "KVIJ-TV" (PDF). Television Factbook. 1991. p. A-924 (960). Retrieved December 27, 2020. - "New State TV Station Will Open Monday". Guthrie Daily Leader. UPI. Retrieved December 27, 2020. - FCC History Cards for KVIJ-TV - "Channel 8, KSWB-TV, Elk City - SCHEDULE: Monday, Oct. 9th". Elk City Daily News. October 10, 1961. Retrieved December 27, 2020. - "In re Applications for RENEWAL OF STANDARD BROADCAST AND TELEVISION LICENSES FOR OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, AND NEBRASKA (14 F.C.C. 2d 2 (1968))". May 29, 1968. Retrieved December 27, 2020. - "Sayre TV Station Purchased by Marsh". Amarillo Globe Times. October 23, 1975. Retrieved December 27, 2020. - "Station Changing Programming". Amarillo Daily<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Owner\|\|Five Star Communications\| The station serves as the flagship station of the University of South Dakota football and men's and women's basketball teams. Women's basketball games that conflict with men's basketball games are broadcast on sister station KVTK. Honors and awards In May 2006, KVHT won one first place plaque in the commercial radio division of the South Dakota Associated Press Broadcasters Association news contest. The contest was for the 2005 calendar year. In November 2006, the American Cancer Society recognized KVHT, Culhane Communications, and broadcaster Randy Hammer for "outstanding contributions in the fight against cancer." They were awarded the Media Mark of Excellence Award for radio in recognition of their "demonstrated commendable promotion of the American Cancer Society." - KVHT official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KVHT - Radio-Locator information on KVHT - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KVHT \|This article about<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### Urban America Television Urban America Television (UATV) is a former over-the-air television broadcast network in the United States targeted towards Black Americans. According to the company's website, the network had 70 affiliate stations. UATV claimed to have had a reach of 22 million households in the United States. It was a successor to the earlier American Independent Television network and began broadcasting December 3, 2001. Created and developed by Fred Hutton (among others) the early programming featured independent produced programs, along with 1930s and 1940s public domain race films. \|Owner\|\|Urban Television Network Corporation\| \|Launched\|\|December 3, 2001\| \|Closed\|\|May 1, 2006\| The company was the only minority-certified television network with the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The network aired some original programming, along with films and older sitcoms and dramas. Some programming was also syndicated in markets without UATV stations, but most of its affiliate base was in densely populated metropolitan areas. Ceasing of operationsEdit According to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Urban America Television experienced liquidity needs which severely hampered its ability to continue operations, and eventually lost the ability to pay for satellite and uplinking services, along with master control at the network level, effectively curbing the network's operations any further. As a result, on May 1, 2006, Urban America Television suspended all operations indefinitely, eventually hoping to return if refinancing allowed it to return to the air, though this never occurred. In response to UATV's unexpected termination, many affiliates were forced to find alternative sources of programming. Competing networks such as America One and 3ABN benefited from the failure of UATV, and stations such as WUHQ-LP in Grand Rapids, Michigan and WONS-LP in Olean, New York, simply changed to other minor networks. The digital age and the rise of subchannel networks with a much higher quality selection of programming and on-air production, including Bounce TV, also did in the majority of pre-digital minor networks, a fate likely to have befallen UATV even if survived into the digital age. Attempted relaunch of assets as Punch TV/URBT TVEdit Though for all intents and purposes it has long left the air and is unlikely to return, an outside party purchased the remaining assets of UATV in 2012, attempting a new Black broadcast network concept called "Punch TV", and that parent company continues to trade publicly promoting UATV's return in various forums, albeit as a flat penny stock. As of 2018 however, this effort has resulted only in a low-distributed network under the Punch TV name with very little original programming made up mostly of public domain and brokered content, much of it in no way pertaining to Black American viewers or containing performers and actors of Black descent, such as the Canadian procedural drama Cold Squad. It only has scattered low-power station distribution, along with a now-terminated lease with Multicultural Broadcasting's KILM in the Los Angeles market, a station which effectively dissipated in September 2018 under the new ownership of Ion Media (KILM already shared the bandwidth of Ion's KPXN-TV under a channel share agreement) and became a simulcast of Ion Life/Plus, as was done with similar Ion arrangements (Multicultural terminated the Punch lease in August 2018). Other than that, the only signs of life for the network (which is not under the UATV name) have been required SEC filings, announcements of new corporate and creative officers, and occasional lifts in the penny stock's trading. In the summer of 2019, it rebranded again, as URBT TV.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === Mohave County, Arizona, Clark County, Nevada\| \|Slogan\|\|Vegas' Best Variety\| \|Repeater(s)\|\|107.9 KVGS-FM1 (Henderson, NV)\| \|First air date\|\|1991 (as KLUK)\| \|ERP\|\|100,000 watts (horizontal)\| 2,500 watts (booster) \|HAAT\|\|542.8 meters (1,781 ft) (horizontal)\| 314.2 meters (1,031 ft) (booster) \|Callsign meaning\|\|K VeGaS\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KLUK (1989-2000)\| \|Owner\|\|Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. \| (Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KDWN, KCYE, KKLZ, KOAS\| KVGS is a commercial radio station located in Meadview, Arizona, broadcasting to the Las Vegas metropolitan area on 107.9 FM. KVGS airs a hot adult contemporary format branded as Star 107.9, airing a mix of 1990s' to 2010s' pop and rock hits. The station's studios are located in the unincorporated Clark County area of Spring Valley, while its transmitter is southwest of Lake Mead in Arizona. The station is licensed to Meadview, Arizona with its transmitter just outside Dolan Springs, Arizona. The station has a full-power class C transmitter, and a 2,500 watt booster on The Stratosphere Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada to help fill in the signal in metro Las Vegas. Under former ownership of the locally based Desert Sky Media (which also owned KOAS, then a smooth jazz station), the station was "V-108", launched in 2002 at first as a Rhythmic Top 40 formatted station. Months later, due to a fierce competition with heritage KLUC and the newly launched KVEG, it shifted to an Urban Adult Contemporary format and carried the Tom Joyner Morning Show and the Michael Baisden show. It was moderately successful but it only lasted for three years. Riviera Broadcast Group acquired both KVGS and KOAS from Desert Sky, and flipped KVGS on October 21, 2005 to an alternative-based radio station (with a slight lean towards adult album alternative) as "Area 108" ("Area 107.9" as of October 2007). In September 2009, it re-branded again as 107.9 The Alternative. On October 20, 2011, at Midnight, soon after Beasley Broadcast Group bought the station and KOAS, KVGS ended its alternative rock format and flipped to Adult Hits as 107.9 Bob-FM. This returned the Adult Hits format to Las Vegas since KKJJ flipped from Jack FM to a simulcast of KXNT as KXNT-FM. The last song as "The Alternative" was Guerrilla Radio by Rage Against the Machine. On January 12, 2015, at 3 p.m., KVGS changed their format to hot AC, branded as Star 107.9. The last song on "Bob FM" was The Final Countdown by Europe, and the first song on "Star" was Counting Stars by OneRepublic. Radio stations KOAS(FM) 105.7 and KVGS(FM) 107.9 have on-channel FM boosters broadcasting from an antenna at the top of The Stratosphere. Licensed as KOAS-FM1 and KVGS-FM1, they are the only radio stations with transmitters at the tower. However, the signals being transmitted from this structure are relatively low-power and only cover the immediate Las Vegas area on a "fill in" or "booster" basis. Both of these stations have their main transmitter sites located elsewhere, and those transmitter sites are what give these stations more wide spread, regional coverage. - Las Vegas' Bob Meets a Star - KVGS Becomes Star 107.9 - Official Website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KVGS - Radio-Locator information on KVGS - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KVGS	[{"idx": "https://labo.societenumerique.gouv.fr/en/articles/open-content-and-data-in-cultural-institutions-where-are-we/", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-IN-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kvij-tv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "history-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kvij-tv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "history-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kvij-tv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "history-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kvij-tv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "history-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
Wikipedia page: #### FunAsiA 1110 AM\| \|Power\|\|50,000 watts (day) 39,000 watts (critical hours) \|Callsign meaning\|\|Keep Voicing The Truth (former format)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KORC (?–1981) \|Former frequencies\|\|1140 kHz (1946–1983) 1120 kHz (1983–2008) \|Owner\|\|Texoma Broadcasting Inc.\| KVTT (1110 AM) is an American radio station licensed to Mineral Wells, Texas. It is under ownership of Texoma Broadcasting, Inc. and is broadcasting an Asian full service format to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Because KVTT uses the same frequency as Class A station KFAB in Omaha, Nebraska; it broadcasts only during the daytime and critical hours. Studios are located in Richardson along east Belt Line Road, and the transmitter is southwest of Alvord in Wise County. Early beginnings & transition This station was first established in 1946 as KFOP on 1140 AM with an unknown format, which ran until 1983 when the station was revamped by its former owners Jerry Snyder and Associates to KJSA (for Jerry Snyder and Associates) with a Nostalgia/Oldies format (known as the "Music Of Your Life"). 20 years later, it was sold to M&M Broadcasters and it switched to a classic country format known as "The Radio Ranch". Biz Radio affiliation The station traded places with KCLE 1120 and on May 24, 2008, KJSA moved from 1120 to 1110 AM and increased daytime power to 20,000 watts, and the Houston-based Biz Radio Network moved their D/FW broadcasts from KMNY 1360 AM to KJSA. (Another construction permit was on file in the early 2000s to move their broadcasts to Maple Grove, Minnesota; see KJSA info in "DFW Radio History - AM Stations" site.) Signal testing began in April 2008, with 1360 and 1110 simulcasting BizRadio programming until May 24 and that same day, Biz Radio bought this station from M&M Broadcasters, although its previous owners still maintained minor ownership of KJSA. BizRadio also leased KTEK (1110 AM) near Houston, which put their programming on the same 1110 frequency in both markets. On March 2, 2009, Biz Radio moved to KVCE 1160, licensed to Highland Park, due to complaints that the Biz Radio Network is not picked up in most of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. KJSA switched back to a country music format simulcasting from its sister station KHFX in the weeks preceding the Biz Radio move. On April 14, 2009, KJSA dropped its simulcast with KHFX in favor of a Spanish music format. KVTT's move to AM On September 28, 2009, KJSA began broadcasting a Christian classic/inspirational format by Covenant Educational Media, the former owners of KVTT (91.7 FM, now KKXT), after the sale of the FM frequency to North Texas Public Broadcasting, the owners of KERA radio and KERA-TV. This station formally swapped to the KVTT call sign on October 14, 2009. From Covenant's studios in North Dallas, the "Voice of Truth" format included a variety of teaching programs, classic Christian music, and talk programming featuring The Scott Wilder Show, and Point of View with Kerby Anderson. This format, broadcast since 1976, ceased broadcasting on July 12, 2010, for financial reasons after failing to connect with an audience on their new AM home. The format's official web page, KVTT.com, is deactivated, stating that their "account has been suspended" prior to shut down. 1110 AM today After the demise of the brokered religious format, 1110 AM returned to country music programming, this time, airing 1980s and 1990s country with no commercials. On July 27, 2010, the station flipped over to a Tejano music format. After a series of format tryouts, the station switched over to a classic country format with no station IDs except for top of the hour and no commercials. In early 2011, KVTT has increased its Daytime power to 50,000 watts. On June 14, 2011; M&M Broadcasters sold KVTT to Texoma Broadcasting Inc. for $2.625 Million. On June 14, 2011 station switched over to a classic country and as of 2014 to the Asian format of FunAsia Radio. - Philpot, Robert (July 8, 2010). "Christian station KVTT signing off after 34 years". DFW.com. - "Dallas Christian station KVTT to sign off after 34 years". Radio-Info.com. July 9, 2010. - Transactions: 6-14-11 - RBR.com - Query the FCC's AM station database for KVTT - Radio-Locator Information on KVTT - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KVTT - DFW Radio/TV History - DFW Radio Archives<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### Virtual: 42 (PSIP) (KRCA License LLC) \|Founded\|\|March 21, 1995\| \|Former callsigns\|\|K24EI (1995-2002)\| 24 (UHF, 1996-2002) 42 (UHF, 2002-2010) 42 (UHF, 2010-2019) \|Former affiliations\|\|Shop at Home Network, Home Shopping Network, LAT TV\| \|Transmitter power\|\|15 kW\| KVPA-LD is a low-power television station broadcasting in digital on UHF channel 34 (virtual channel 42) in Phoenix, Arizona. Owned by Liberman Broadcasting of Burbank, California, the station is an owned-and-operated affiliate of the Spanish-language network Estrella TV. An original construction permit for what is now KVPA-LP was granted to Broadcast Systems, Inc. on March 21, 1995 as K24EI in Phoenix, to broadcast on channel 24. The original transmitter location was on Usery Mountain in east Mesa, and the station was first licensed November 15, 1996. Early programming is unknown, but later, the station aired the same programming, Home Shopping Network, as K25DM, which at the time was also owned by Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Although it aired the same programming, K24EI was never a translator of K25DM. In November 2000, K24EI submitted an application to the FCC to move to channel 42, as Phoenix independent station KTVK was beginning to build its DTV facilities on channel 24. The application was approved, and in November 2002, the new facilities were licensed with call sign K42FD. At about the same time, the station changed its programming to the Shop at Home Network. In April 2005, the station's owners signed an agreement to sell KDMA Channel 25, Inc., the parent company of K42FD, to Latin America Broadcasting, Inc., with the intent of launching a new Spanish-language network called LAT TV. K42FD's sister station, K25DM, was supposed to be part of that network, with K42FD retaining its Shop at Home programming initially, then eventually switching over. However, after the deal was consummated in July 2005, the new owners decided instead to launch LAT TV on K42FD. The station received new call letters KVPA-LP in December 2005, and at the same time, Latin America Broadcasting applied to move KVPA-LP's transmitter location to the South Mountain antenna farm. That application was granted in April 2006 and KVPA-LP went silent. It re-emerged in June 2006 with the new LAT TV programming. LAT TV and KVPA-LP ceased operations in mid-May 2008, but the station's owners retained the license. On August 18, 2008, the former owners of LAT TV announced that KVPA-LP would be sold to Liberman Broadcasting, a company that specializes in Spanish-language television and radio, for $1.25 million. The sale was finalized on December 30. \|42.1\|\|720p\|\|Main KVPA-LD programming\| - "Stations for Network - Estrella TV". RabbitEars. Retrieved 2009-04-11. - "Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station". FCC CDBS database. May 15, 2002. Retrieved January 1, 2009. Broadcasting & Cable. April 18, 2005. Retrieved January 1, 2009. - Hem, Brad (May 21, 2008). "Spanish language station signs off / Low-power LAT TV struggled with cable deals". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 1, 2009. Broadcasting & Cable. August 25, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2009. FCC CDBS database. December<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### Remove this template message) \|Branding\|\|Today's Froggy 99.9\| \|Slogan\|\|"#1 For New Country"\| \|Frequency\|\|99.9 FM (MHz)\| \|First air date\|\|1978 (as KVOX-FM)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|F.M. addition to KVOX\| (Midwest Communications, Inc.) \|Sister stations\|\|KFGO, KMJO, KNFL, KOYY, KRWK\| KVOX-FM (99.9 FM, "Froggy 99.9") is a country radio station located in Fargo, North Dakota (licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to twin city Moorhead, Minnesota), owned by Duey Wright's Midwest Communications, Inc. Its studios are located on South 25th Street in Fargo, while its transmitter is located on U.S. Route 75 just south of Moorhead. KVOX-FM first aired in 1978, branding themselves as "Stereo Country K100". This would remain as their branding until April 1, 1994 when they officially released "on-air", the "Froggy" Moniker which is still used to this day. It was at this point the station "frogified" everything as they do today. For example, the studio is called the "Frogpond", the phone line is called the "Frogline", their forecast called the "Frogcast", and until Fall 2009, "frogified" on-air names (such as Pete Moss, Hoppy Gilmore and Jeremiah Bullfrog). They have since moved towards regular on-air names. In 2009, Froggy rebranded as "Number One For New Country, Today's Froggy 99.9." In May 1999, Triad Broadcasting reached a deal to acquire this station (along with KQWB 1660 AM (Sports), KQWB-FM 98.7 (Active rock), KLTA 105.1 (Hot AC), and KPFX 107.9 (Classic rock)) from brothers Jim and Tom Ingstad as part of a twelve-station deal valued at a reported $37.8 million. On November 30, 2012, Triad Broadcasting signed a Definitive Agreement to sell all 32 of their stations to Larry Wilson's L&L Broadcasting for $21 Million. Upon completion of the sale on May 1, 2013, L&L in turn sold the Fargo stations to Jim Ingstad, who had just sold his competing cluster to Midwest Communications. An LMA (Local Marketing Agreement) was placed so Ingstad could take immediate control of the stations, and the sale became final July 2, 2013. On May 7, 2013, less than a week after the second sale, a new term of Ingstad's original sale to Midwest Communications came to light. It was announced that Ingstad and Midwest would swap country stations. This would send Froggy to Midwest, and competitor KBVB (BOB 95) back into the hands of Ingstad. The swap took place Sunday August 5, 2013 at 6pm. Following the ownsership swap, Morning show Jesse Amanda and Pike's contracts were withheld by Radio FM Media under the agreement that they could not be put on rival BOB95. After a brief hiatus, the trio is now the morning show at KLTA (Big 98.7). - Mike Dylan - Jeremiah Bullfrog (Now "Farley" at BOB 95) - Hoppy Gilmore, (Now at Eagle 106.9) - Hopalong Cassidy - Anne Phibian - Pete Moss (Kyle Matthews at The City 94.5) - Splash Gordon (Moose Johnson, Now at 107.9 The Fox) - Wade N. Pool - Anita Fly - Dennis Hopper - Marina Bay - Leah Leaper (Leah Lundberg) - Sally Mander - Holly Hopper (Denise Curtis) - Tad Pole (Paul Bougie) - I. B. Green - Jesse James (Now at Big 98.7) - Amanda Lea (Now at Big 98.7) - Pike (Now at Big 98.7) - Alek (Now at Big 98.7) - Shawn Reed - Lilly Pad (Now Diane O'Dell at Thunder 106.1 and Eagle 106.9) - Joey Shaw (Now at 88.3 WPOZ, Hot 95.9, 103.7 The Rock in Orlando) - Holmes, Alisa (1999-05-24). Broadcasting & Cable. All Access. 2012-12-03. - "Shuffle puts former KFGO owner in charge of longtime competitors". Fargo Forum. 2013-05-02. - Another Twist To Fargo Sales; Owners Swap Country Outlets. 6-4-2013, RadioInsight #### Domain: journalism and media communication, geography<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, statistics 2016 Income Mobility: Lower but more stable than previously believed Thanks to better data and methods, researchers over the last few years have found that there is much less intergenerational mobility than previously thought. Inequality is transmitted from one generation to the next to a greater extent than was believed on the basis of the research of thirty years ago. The belief among researchers thirty years ago that we live in very mobile societies is really a delusion that came from having poor data. For one thing, single year income measures tend to be imperfect measures of longer run income. On top of that, we are subject to a lot of reporting error because if you ask people in a survey how much money they made last year, you often get fairly inaccurate answers. Such measurement noise tended to obscure the patterns that are actually there. Thanks to having better data and analysis, we now understand that we were underestimating intergenerational persistence in the early research. However, my own research has also found that intergenerational mobility over the last three decades seems to be fairly stable in the US. This was shocking, because I had expected that since inequality has risen a lot in the US, mobility would have declined. But the data shows otherwise. One speculation about why this is the case might have to do with a great expansion in public programmes intended to help fight poverty, including providing more services to children coming from poor families. So it’s conceivable that some of those programmes had a sufficient impact to offset some of the opposite tendency towards lower mobility. Intergenerational Mobility: Differences and persistence not fully understood Some work has been done on differences in income persistence across the income distribution in the United States. While people were expecting a poverty trap, there seems instead to be more stickiness at the other end: a ‘wealth trap’ if you will. There are probably more rags to riches cases than the other way around. Anecdotally, there seems to be better safety nets for the offspring of the wealthy. For instance, although my father was from a poor family, I had the chance to go to Harvard, an elite university. An extraordinary percentage of the students there were from a few elite private schools. Some of them spent all their time drinking and so forth, yet I have a hunch that those people are not doing so badly today, even if they haven’t changed their work habits all that much. They have enough going for them, including their family wealth and connections. They have more buffers against misfortune. The question is: what can we do to level the playing field more, not in the sense of worsening the oppourtunities of well-off people, but finding things that are worth doing for children from disadvantaged families. A brand new study by a team of Harvard and Berkeley researchers in the US, who have been able to get access to a large pool of income data from the tax authorities, has also been able to look extensively at intergenerational mobility quite accurately down to the city level. They seem to have found substantial differences in intergenerational persistence across cities. The study itself takes only an exploratory look at the characteristics that are most correlated between city differences and intergenerational persistence. However, they have observed that cities with more inequality tend to also have more intergenerational persistence. Other particulars are more difficult to understand, such as the correlation between declared religiosity and mobility, as well as the correlation between intergenerational persistence and the percentage of families in the cities headed by a single mother. One can speculate wildly about these correlations, but it is difficult to know exactly what is going on. There are also substantial cross-country differences in international persistence that are somewhat correlated with cross-country differences in inequality. Norway, for instance, has both less inequality than most other rich countries and also more intergenerational mobility than most other rich countries. Canada, a neighbouring country culturally similar to the US, has only a bit less inequality than the US, but much more mobility. Again, one can speculate that there are some connections to how progressive public policy is in these countries, but these are loose relationships; you can see the patterns but the precise factors remain fairly mysterious. While people were expecting a poverty trap, there seems instead to be more stickiness at the other end: a 'wealth trap'. There is also a distinction between absolute and relative mobility. What I have been referring to so far is relative mobility, which is the connection between one’s position in the income distribution within one’s own generation and what the parents’ position was. So you could have a situation where your parents were at the 20th percentile and you’re also at the 20th percentile, but because the whole income distribution shifted upward, your absolute material wellbeing may be way ahead of your parents’. Level The Playing Field: Some public policies are worth pursuing, but we need to be clear which So far, the only clear-cut policy insight from this research is that we have less actual intergenerational mobility than we believed. One argument that is sometimes made is that we still have a fair society because everyone has the same opportunity to succeed — I think this is somewhat debunked by the better evidence on intergenerational mobility in the US. The playing field is clearly not altogether level. There is a clear difference in the average prospects for someone from a rich family versus someone from a poor family. The other argument that has been made is that even though the playing field is not level, it doesn’t mean public policy can do much good. The question is: what can we do to level the playing field more, not in the sense of worsening the opportunities of well-off people, but finding cost-effective things to do that are worth doing for children from disadvantaged families. We should be looking at particular public policies — and there has been interest in a wide range of possible things ranging from improving nutrition for pregnant women and young children, to free school programmes and educational reforms, to more comprehensive healthcare and so on. Do these initiatives actually make a big difference in improving the opportunities of disadvantaged children? How large are the benefits relative to the cost of such programmes? While it would be difficult to make a hard-headed cost-benefit analysis of these programmes, I do think that is the next step. I feel like I’m in complete agreement with what I’ve been hearing from public officers and researchers in Singapore, which is that we need to go on to the practical questions of what policies might or might not be effective and worth pursuing. It is remarkable that a society that’s becoming so affluent is actually expressing so much concern about growing inequality. The impression I am getting is that there is more concern here in Singapore than I hear about in the United States. A very large part of the American identity is viewing the country as the land of opportunity — and it is in many ways. Certainly the United States is a country where immigrants have come to seek opportunity. But it is striking how much stratification there is within the country’s own income distribution. More recently, results from researchers like me have been showing that actually there’s statistically more intergenerational persistence in United States than in some other rich countries. There is a sort of cognitive dissonance there. The Power of Numbers: Good policymaking demands good data In US research on intergenerational mobility, the huge breakthrough was the creation during the 1960s of two long running longitudinal surveys — the Panel Study of Income Dynamics and the National Longitudinal Surveys of labour market experience — which for the first time gave us fairly accurate intergenerational income data for representative samples from the population. The work that I and other researchers have done would not have been possible without these surveys. The point of empirical research in economics and elsewhere is to update our 'priors' — i.e. our beliefs and assumptions. However, it takes a very long time to start a survey like that and then get an intergenerational perspective. The survey has to have been running for at least a quarter of a century to get you there. This highlights the potential power of administrative data — such as data from the tax system, or the pension system — which is being collected on an ongoing basis for programme reasons. In the US, Harvard’s Raj Chetty and his team have been able to get research access to tax data: their work will result in landmark studies that will make a big difference for understanding income mobility in the United States. One thing I’ve been hearing from researchers in Singapore is concerns about access to data. Of course, there are valid concerns about protecting confidentiality, but there are potential gains to be made from responsible research use of such data, as long as a mechanism can be found to make this available to researchers in a way that does not compromise the rights of individuals. Access to such data is easier in Sweden, which is part of why I’ve sometimes collaborated with friends in Sweden and worked on Swedish data to look at intergenerational mobility and related issues. To some extent, I’m surprised at the ability researchers have to get data in Sweden that no one in the United States would ever be able to access in our own country, and there have been important research payoffs to doing this. In Singapore, there are probably opportunities to exploit administrative data to make a lot of progress on understanding these issues better here. I have tremendous respect for the potential power of statistical techniques and good data analysis for informing us about what policies work in what ways. In fact, progress on just more accurately describing intergenerational mobility, using better data and sensible statistical work with the data, can help improve our understanding of the societies we live in and let us learn more about how to improve them. My advisor in graduate school put it thus: the point of empirical research in economics and elsewhere is to update our ‘priors’ — i.e. our beliefs and assumptions. Sometimes research corroborates what you already believed, and it makes you more certain of it: that’s also valuable. But in my own experience I often expect to find something when I start a research project but am stunned by the findings and have had to change my thinking. This keeps us honest and in the end we understand better what’s going on, thanks to the new evidence. That’s how we learn. Professor Solon spoke at the MTI-CSC Economics Speaker Series on “Social Mobility Across Generations: International and Singapore Perspectives” on 27 March 2014. He shared his views in conversation with ETHOS Editor-in-Chief Alvin Pang and CSC Senior Researcher Leon Lim.	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Domain: journalism and media communication, environmental science. Informative content such as Wikipedia. #### ETHOS Issue 25, April 2023 A Shift in Public Discourse Over the past few years, there has been a signiﬁcant shift in the global public conversation. In Europe, this was the outcome of several crises: there was the COVID-19 pandemic and its shock to supply chains, but there were also massive ﬂoods, and massive heatwaves that have even caused a collapse in the electric grid in some large cities. There was COP26, that raised dire warnings about potential damage and loss from climate impacts. And then there was the Russian invasion of Ukraine and all its implications (including its energy implications), and a growing unease with relying on China. There has been a change in the master frame, from a debate about balancing growth with sustainability, to a perspective in which every issue must be seen through the prism of a now tripartite trade-off between growth, sustainability and security. It is not just that there is new awareness about the drivers of change, but also that the rate of change is accelerating. It turns out that climate change is speeding up, just like media and technology is, and along with it related challenges such as chronic disease, an ageing population and so on. In this new light, it is no longer enough to tweak policy and tinker at the edges to address issues. Increasingly, a whole-of-society approach is needed to address the challenges that confront us. It is not just good to have everyone on board now: it’s a necessity. This suggests that we will also need a different kind of language and vocabulary for public discourse. I was part of the UK think tank that came up with the concept of co-creation and co-production in the past, but that was from an old era of affluence and choice. We were inviting people to co-produce their own health outcomes or take ownership of their own diets and so on. There was something empowering about this approach. But we are no longer in the same world. Now we are in a situation where we need to appeal explicitly to people’s sense of responsibility, in an era that is more characterised by necessity and emergency. You wouldn’t talk about 'co-creating' a war effort, for instance. This is about sacrifice in some ways. But I think people can rise to this challenge if they are asked to play a part for something bigger than themselves. Now we are in a situation where we need to appeal explicitly to people’s sense of responsibility, in an era that is more characterised by necessity and emergency. This could also be aspirational: in Singapore, it could be about reframing the story so that Singaporeans are called to contribute their particular expertise not just to the country but also to a changing world, to help solve humanity’s challenges for the future. Strengthening Public Participation This is work that needs to be carried out across society. In this regard, the most important thing that governments can do is to share expertise—and in fact expertise can be co-created! Raising awareness is important, but it needs to be rooted in understanding, in facts, and so on. It is not enough for expertise to be held by governments or civil servants: and it is not enough for it to be shared out, so that public deliberation is well-informed. That’s a ﬁrst step. But it needs to go further: the public needs to be involved in creating and elaborating that expertise. This is what will make its use legitimate and less questioned. Deliberation is going to be crucial, because people need to understand how things work when they are asked to make and also accept decisions: even minor or local ones. This is how we help bridge the gap and ﬁght fake news: by not just sharing information, but also having discussions and involving people. Just like you don’t learn how to drive a car only by reading the manual but by getting behind the wheel, so citizens need experience in being involved in civic issues and making decisions. Public participation is a muscle. People need to be asked to exercise it regularly, and this needs to be a fact of life. You see this in participatory budgeting, where people realise that even in the best case, you only get to play around with about 4% of the total national budget: the rest of it has already been allocated to education, health, housing and so on. And that’s one of the first lessons: to realise how little leeway policymakers have to make these discretionary decisions. To learn how to take responsibility, citizens need to walk a little in decision-makers’ shoes, both to feel empowered, but also to realise what the real constraints are. For instance, as pension reform triggers protests around France, it is striking how little people understand about the constraints on public spending in the future. Beyond sharing information and more inclusive involvement, public deliberation also needs to be granted time to be effective and powerful. Peter Macleod, who runs a deliberation design studio called MASS LBP,1 based in Toronto, argues that people should see civic deliberation, public consultation and public decision-making like jury duty or national service—something that they will be called upon a few times in life to do to play their part in their community. Public participation is a muscle. People need to be asked to exercise it regularly, and this needs to be a fact of life. An important aspect of public participation is to move from what we have collectively thought of as a one-way street government engaging with citizens—to citizens engaging the other way as well. But just as crucial is to nurture and mediate citizen-to-citizen conversations. While it is important for institutions to open up and be more inclusive, what’s also important is for people to talk to each other. This is necessary for people to think about what they want, to realise others have different priorities, and to be able to disagree and so on. Those conversations with each other (not just with those in power) are the basis of civic life. This process also requires stewardship. The public sector needs to work with civil society, but you also need to make sure that you create the spaces in which these conversations can take place, and that you have, for instance, an educational curriculum that cultivates this in the classroom. Instead of just shoving information into young people’s heads, they also need to be able to use their time to talk to one another and again, to learn to appreciate differences of opinion, of preferences, of perspectives. It is one of Canada’s great achievements that it has managed to make diversity of views something that Canadians collectively value. This is the basic principle of an open society. If we want public goodwill, then we have to have ways in which the public can actually develop itself as a public with goodwill. When it comes to collective decision-making, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. All the research shows that people will tend to go along with decisions they may not agree with, but that they know have been arrived at in a fair way, especially if they have been part of the process, even if they disagree with the outcome. While some might be sore losers, most people accept that they may lose today but they might win tomorrow if they have another go. This is why it is so important that the government is involved in this and receptive to the method, because you have to make sure that people have lots of goes at it. And of course, that they are not always on the losing side. From Exclusive Competence to Inclusive Learning One of the hardest things for civil servants—particularly in places like Singapore where there has been a tradition of government competence— is being ready to admit that you don't have all the answers. And it is made particularly difficult in contemporary societies in which through forensic social media, one is easily judged as incompetent, thereby leading people to question your legitimacy. But this is also why it is important to involve people in decision-making, so that they learn that nobody, no matter who or where they are, has all the answers. Pretending that you do have all the answers is a much more dangerous game to play than admitting you don’t—because you are going to be found out. There is no getting away from this, because of the complex problems we face and because of a 24-hour, sensationalist media that thrives on prurient headlines and clickbait. While it is important for institutions to open up and be more inclusive, what’s also important is for people to talk to each other. The alternative to pretending that all the right processes are already in place and success is absolutely guaranteed, is to start talking from the standpoint that our reality has become fundamentally different. And that while public servants are highly trained to operate in this ﬁeld, they are also grappling with the changes, and are going to need the help and the input of other people around them. And these are complex problems for which everyone is still learning. As difficult as this sounds for the public sector to admit, I see no real alternative to this positioning. To remain in a place where you present yourselves as having all the answers would be catastrophic. People will not feel involved, and when you get it wrong, they will feel betrayed—that will be the worst possible reaction politically. You cannot engender public goodwill by pretending that everything is under control. Instead, it is better to tell people things may not turn out well, but we are all trying to do this together. Someone who has warned you there may be disappointment is a person you can continue to trust. What has contributed to populism around the world is the promise of doing something that you know you can’t do on your own. This is the fork in the road for the technocratic elites in public sectors around the world right now. But it will require a signiﬁcant and difficult acknowledgement. It will be important to think about how this can be done, and by whom, in a way that is sobering but inspiring, and yet carry everyone with them. Kate Raworth argues, through her metaphor of donut economics, that every public narrative has been about growth, taking off, soaring and so on—but that at some point, when a plane takes off, we must remember it cannot just keep going but must land somewhere. At some point, we have to know what we want to achieve. In a sense, this is what the COVID-19 pandemic started to highlight. And in addressing the climate emergency and other challenges of our time, we know we will have to make difficult choices, which are either costly or less comfortable. Nevertheless, the point is we have to tell people where we want to land. We need to explain what we are asking them to make these efforts. Ultimately, we want to become societies that look different from where we are now: we have no real choice, because they have been dysfunctional or unsustainable for a while now. Every society will have its own constraints. But we should encourage people to think about where they want to land and what that looks like. This is why public deliberation and public stewardship are vital as we face our new world.<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### \|KAVU-DT 25.3 (UHF) Victoria\| \|Owner\|\|Morgan Murphy Media\| \|Licensee\|\|QueenB Television of Texas, LLC\| \|First air date\|\|December 30, 1994\| \|Sister station(s)\|\|KMOL-LD, KVCT, KUNU-LD, KAVU-TV, KQZY-LD, KVTX-LP\| \|Former call signs\|\|K64EQ (1994–2000)\| 41 (UHF, 1997–2012) \|Former affiliations\|\|NBC (1994–1995)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|15 kW\| \|Height\|\|312.3 m (1,025 ft)\| KXTS-LD, virtual channel 41 (UHF digital channel 19), is a low-powered CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Victoria, Texas, United States. Owned by Morgan Murphy Media, it is sister to ABC affiliate KAVU-TV (channel 25) and four other low-power stations: NBC affiliate KMOL-LD (channel 17), Univision affiliate KUNU-LD (channel 21), Cozi TV affiliate KQZY-LD (channel 33), and Telemundo affiliate KVTX-LP (channel 45). Morgan Murphy Media also operates Fox affiliate KVCT (channel 19) under a local marketing agreement (LMA) with owner SagamoreHill Broadcasting. All of the stations share studios on North Navarro Street in Victoria and transmitter facilities on Farm to Market Road 236 west of the city. On September 12, 2011, KXTS-LP dropped MyNetworkTV completely (after it became a programming service in 2009 instead of a full TV network) and became the first CBS affiliate in the Victoria area. KXTS converted to digital operations on January 5, 2012, and the callsign was changed to KXTS-LD. The station also added a second digital subchannel to carry classic programming from Antenna TV. KXTS is also carried along with two sister stations as a digital subchannel of KAVU-TV. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|41.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KXTS-DT\|\|Main KXTS-LD programming / CBS\| - Malone, Michael (August 18, 2011). "CBS, Saga Launch New Affiliate in Victoria, Texas". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved August 18, 2011. - KXTS-LD Channels from Rabbitears.info - RabbitEars TV Query for KXTS \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia Message) \|Broadcast area\|\|Portland metropolitan area and Salem, Oregon\| \|Branding\|\|102.9 and 750 The Game\| \|Translator(s)\|\|102.9 K275CH (Gresham)\| \|First air date\|\|December 13, 1926citation needed] (as KXL)[\| \|Power\|\|50,000 watts day 20,000 watts night \|Callsign meaning\|\|K X The Game\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KXL (1926-2011)\| \|Former frequencies\|\|749.6 kHz (1926-1927) 770 kHz (2/1927-6/1927) 1360 kHz (1927-1928) 1250 kHz (1928-1929) 1420 kHz (1929-1941) 1450 kHz (3/1941-10/1941) (Alpha Media Licensee LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KBFF, KINK, KUFO, KUPL-FM, KXL-FM\| KXTG (102.9 FM and 750 AM) "The Game" is an all-sports radio station in Portland, Oregon. Its transmitter is located in Damascus, while studios are in downtown Portland. It is owned by Alpha Media, a company owned by veteran radio executive Larry Wilson. KXTG first began broadcasting in 1926 as KXL. KXL was bought by Alpha Broadcasting in 2009, along with a sister station, KXTG, on the FM band. That station first signed on as 95.5 KXL-FM in June 1965 with a long-running beautiful music format followed by adult contemporary. On March 26, 1999, KXL-FM became KXJM, with a successful Rhythmic contemporary format that lasted until May 12, 2008, when it switched formats to sports. The KXJM call letters, Rhythmic format, and all other intellectual property were acquired by CBS Radio and moved to 107.5 FM. At 8:47 a.m. on March 15, 2011, KXL started simulcasting on 101.1 FM, replacing the Active rock format of KUFO. After two months of the KXL news/talk format being heard on both stations, at 4 p.m. on May 25, 2011, the 750 frequency switched from news/talk to sports, changing its branding to "750 The Game" (from KXTG 95.5). Thus, KXL's news/talk format is now exclusively on FM. On June 1, 2011, KXL changed call letters (after 85 years) to KXTG to match "The Game" branding. The KXTG call letters and "The Game" sports format were recently at 95.5 FM (now KBFF). In 2013, KXTG switched affiliations from Fox Sports Radio to NBC Sports Radio. (Fox Sports Radio is now on 620 KPOJ.) In October 2015, KXTG switched affiliations from NBC Sports Radio to CBS Sports Radio. In July 2014, KXTG began simulcasting on FM translator K274AR 102.7 FM. On December 19, 2014, K274AR upgraded from 10 watts at 102.7 FM to 99 watts at 102.9 FM. On February 3, 2015, K274AR changed call letters to K275CH. This section needs expansion with: information on KXL's owners before 1955, and general KXL history. You can help by adding to it. (September 2009) From 1955 to 1998, KXL was owned by Les Smith; Rose City Radio, a company owned by Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, bought it and KXTG from Smith in 1998 for a reported $42 million. In May 2009, it was announced that Larry Wilson, the founder and former owner of Citadel Broadcasting, bought KXL and KXTG from Rose City for $11 million. - KXTG official website - 750 The Game on Facebook - 750 The Game on Twitter - Query the FCC's AM station database for KXTG - Radio-Locator Information on KXTG - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KXTG - Query the FCC's FM station database for K275CH - Radio-Locator information on K275CH - FCC History Cards for KXTG<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: === Tri-State Christian Television\| (Tri-State Christian TV, Inc.) \|First air date\|\|January 1989\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|FoX/Christ (X) Twin Falls (in reference to former affiliation)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KKVI (1989–1997)\| 35 (UHF, 1989–2009) Fox (1989–2012; secondary until 1996) This TV (2012–2013) Dark (2013–2014, 2014–2015) Cozi TV (2014, 2015–2017) This TV (2009–2012) \|Transmitter power\|\|49.4 kW\| \|Height\|\|152 m (499 ft)\| KXTF, virtual and UHF digital channel 35, is a TCT Network owned-and-operated television station licensed to Twin Falls, Idaho, United States and serving Southern Idaho's Magic Valley. The station is owned by Tri-State Christian Television. KXTF's transmitter is located on Flat Top Butte in unincorporated Jerome County east of Jerome and US 93. The station can also be seen on Cable ONE channel 6 and in high-definition on digital channel 475. The station originally signed on the air in January 1989 as KKVI, operating as a satellite station of Pocatello ABC affiliate KPVI; it also carried Fox as a secondary affiliation during the late evening hours. This arrangement ended when KPVI ended its ABC affiliation to become an NBC affiliate in 1996. KKVI could not operate as an NBC affiliate because the network's Boise affiliate KTVB provided NBC network programming to Twin Falls via a low-power broadcast translator. The station then chose to switch to Fox full-time. KXTF discontinued its Fox affiliation on July 1, 2012, following a dispute with the network over retransmission consent; several other stations lost their Fox affiliations a year earlier for similar reasons. The station subsequently affiliated with This TV; Pocatello sister station KFXP also lost its affiliation on that date and also joined This TV (MyNetworkTV affiliate KXPI-LD, which is repeated on the second digital channel of CBS affiliate KIDK, took over the Fox affiliation for the Pocatello–Idaho Falls market). Unlike KFXP, which restricted This TV programming to the morning and overnight time periods (with general entertainment programming airing in daytime and primetime slots), KXTF carried This TV's entire programming schedule. The Fox affiliation in Twin Falls moved to MyNetworkTV affiliate KTWT-LP as a primary affiliation (MyNetworkTV effectively moved to secondary status). KXTF went dark on March 18, 2013 due to the end of its lease of its studio facilities on North Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, which were demolished on April 1. It returned to the air from studios on Second Street in March 2014 as an affiliate of Cozi TV. Intermountain West Communications Company reached a deal to sell KXTF and KPVI-DT to Broadcast Partners in June 2013; Idaho Broadcast Partners is a subsidiary of Frontier Radio Management. The sale was completed on May 13, 2014. Ten days later, on May 23, 2014, KXTF again ceased broadcasting, citing technical problems; the station returned in May 2015, still affiliated with Cozi TV. On January 29, 2016, Frontier Radio Management sold Idaho Broadcast Partners to NBI Holdings, LLC, which owns Northwest Broadcasting. The sale was completed on March 24. In November 2017, Northwest Broadcasting agreed to donate KXTF to Tri-State Christian Television. After the donation, the station became a TCT O&O, adding TCT HD and TCT Kids to its subchannels. KXTF simulcast KPVI on Fox News at 9, a half-hour 9 p.m. newscast produced for Pocatello sister station KFXP by NBC affiliate KPVI-DT (which operated KFXP through an operational agreement with owner Compass Communications). As a result of both stations disaffiliating from Fox on July 1, 2012, the newscast was canceled with the last broadcast airing on June 30, 2012. The station eventually began airing KPVI More at 5:30 p.m. weeknights, but the program contained no weather or sports updates and focused on features, rather than day to day news coverage. - Malone, Michael (May 21, 2012). "Idaho Station KXTF and Fox Part Ways". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved May 21, 2012. - "Twin Falls TV Station KXTF to Drop FOX Programming". Times-News. May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012. - "Eastern Idaho to Lose Fox Network Affiliate". KPVI News 6. May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.[permanent dead link] - Fisher's KXPI Grabs Fox Affiliation in Idaho Falls, Broadcasting & Cable, June 15, 2012. - Malone, Michael (June 6, 2012). "Neuhoff's KTWT Snags Fox Affiliation in Idaho". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved June 7, 2012. - Toddre, Ralph (March 1, 2013). 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Tax reform. The current Republican Plan, released in November 2017 is the opposite of that, it its an attack on Connecticut's Middle-Class. Read what Rep. Larson has done to oppose it below. More on Tax Policy February 23, 2018 Press Release Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Bob Forrester (President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation and Co-chairman of Newman’s Own, Inc.) and Eliot Russman (President, CEO, and Executive Director, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation) at the Fidelco headquarters in Bloomfield to discuss the recent passing of his bill, the Philanthropic Enterprise Act. February 15, 2018 Press Release Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) gave the following remarks in the Ways and Means Committee hearing with Secretary Steve Mnuchin concerning the unfair double taxation that Connecticut residents are facing due to new limitations on deducting state and local taxes. February 7, 2018 Press Release Today, Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rep. Richard Neal (MA-01) announced updated guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that extends the period of time that homeowners have to claim crumbling foundation related repairs on their federal taxes. January 13, 2018 Event Rep. John Larson and Rep. Joe Courtney are holding a Town Hall. January 8, 2018 Page 2017 re-cap from Rep. Larson. December 30, 2017 Event Rep. Larson is holding a Public Forum in Barkhamsted. December 28, 2017 Event Rep. Larson is holding a Public Forum in East Hartford. December 27, 2017 Event Rep. Larson is holding a Public Forum in Bristol December 26, 2017 Event Rep. Larson is holding a Public Forum in West Hartford December 19, 2017 Press Release Today, the House passed the conference report of the GOP Tax plan in a partisan vote.<\|endoftext\|>More on National Service Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps Volunteers for the Mayor and County Day of Recognition for National Service. Nearly 700 AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps volunteers currently serve the city of Hartford, and Larson will soon introduce legislation to expand service opportunities to even more Americans. Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with Voices for National Service to discuss the impact of service programs on communities across the country. After the event, he gave the following statement: FRANCE — Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-02) released the following statement today applauding the creation of the justice AmeriCorps program. The program will provide cost effective legal representation to unaccompanied minors who come to America alone after being victims of abuse and/or human trafficking. Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the 'Honoring Hometown Heroes Act' in the U.S. House of Representatives. Washington – Today, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he will reintroduce legislation in the 113th Congress to allow the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff following the death of a first responder in the line of duty. Current law allows for the flag to be flown at half-staff for any member of the Armed Forces and present or former government officials.<\|endoftext\|>More on Local WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced three amendments they authored in support of support Connecticut residents impacted by crumbling foundations passed in the House of Representatives. The amendments were added to an omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government which passed the House today. These amendments represent the first time that a full chamber of Congress has passed measures related to crumbling foundations in Connecticut. (Hartford, CT)- Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced a grant from the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) totaling nearly $3.2 million to improve the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. The grant will raise, realign, and clean 7,393 headstones and fund refurbishment of 270,000 square feet of turf. The project will cover 5 acres and serve 184,300 Veterans and their families.<\|endoftext\|>More on Local April 14, 2017 Press Release Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition at the Dehn Gallery at MCC on Main. April 13, 2017 Press Release Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the announcement by Connecticut Governor, Dannel Malloy, that he would not be seeking a third term March 31, 2017 Press Release Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented Dylan Rispoli, a junior at Northwest Catholic High School from Windsor, CT, with the Silver and Bronze Congressional Award medals. March 18, 2017 Event Rep. Larson is hosting a Town Hall on March 18th. March 16, 2017 Press Release This week, Reps. John B. Larson (D-CT) and Dave Reichert (R-WA) introduced the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017 (VRIPA), a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax exemption on the benefits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel receive from their communities. March 15, 2017 Press Release Building on a nearly decade-long, community-driven effort, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), reintroduced their Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act. March 13, 2017 Press Release Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after an analysis from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management detailing how the Republican plan will impact Connecticut and the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s score of the bill were released March 12, 2017 Event Rep. Larson will be holding a Town Hall March 8, 2017 Press Release Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the GOP ACA Repeal proposal After hearing from concerned Connecticut residents and farmers that foreign-grown tobacco products are being mislabeled as “Connecticut” products, U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action to enforce existing regulations on tobacco labeling and prevent foreign competitors from undercutting Connecticut growers.<\|endoftext\|>More on Local October 12, 2018 Press Release Hartford, CT – Today Congressman John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after learning the news that Joe Marfuggi, former President of the Riverfront Recapture passed away: October 5, 2018 Press Release Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Barkhamsted-based Tru-Hitch, Inc. has received a $10.6 million contract from the U.S. Army for the procurement of critical components of the Army’s Modular Catastrophic Recovery Systems. October 4, 2018 Press Release Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after CVS committed to keeping Aetna in Hartford for at least 10 years. October 1, 2018 Press Release Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced today that the University of Hartford Magnet School in West Hartford, CT has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education. Each school will receive a National Blue Ribbon plaque and a flag in honor of its status. October 1, 2018 Op-Ed and Letters Originally appeared in the Journal Inquirer on Sept. 22nd. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) issued the following statement after the announcement that Capital Workforce Partners in Hartford will receive $5,880,350 in Trade and Economic Transition Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) from the U.S. Department of Labor. Dislocated Worker Grants, supported under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, assist those who are seeking to reenter the workforce by equipping them with the skills to compete in high-demand areas of the economy. September 20, 2018 Press Release Today marks one year since Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. September 19, 2018 Press Release Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) for a $3 million project at the United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) in East Hartford. The project will work to develop energy storage to strengthen the electric grid. September 18, 2018 Press Release Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a delegation from Seattle, WA for an Educational Forum about their recent experience in replacing an aging highway viaduct with a tunnel and the lessons that we can learn as Greater Hartford seeks to reconstruct our highway system and transform our region for the future.<\|endoftext\|>More on Local March 28, 2018 Event Rep. Larson is visiting Newington Senior Center March 27, 2018 Event Rep. Larson is visiting the West Hartford Senior Center Omnibus bill includes $12 million for the Long Island Sound, $65 million for the National Sea Grant College Program, and $11.5 million for the Marine Aquaculture Program March 23, 2018 Event Rep. Larson is visiting Wethersfield Senior Center. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commends today’s announcement that Infosys will establish a technology and innovation hub in Hartford. This move will create 1,000 jobs by 2022. March 9, 2018 Press Release Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Cigna will acquire Express Scripts. March 8, 2018 Press Release Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauds the announcement that East Hartford native, Vice Admiral Karl L. Schultz, has been nominated to be the 26th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by President Trump. March 1, 2018 Press Release Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Connecticut State Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. announced that he won't be seeking re-election. February 23, 2018 Press Release Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Bob Forrester (President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation and Co-chairman of Newman’s Own, Inc.) and Eliot Russman (President, CEO, and Executive Director, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation) at the Fidelco headquarters in Bloomfield to discuss the recent passing of his bill, the Philanthropic Enterprise Act. Connecticut’s congressional delegation today urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt to grant a 2016 petition filed by the State of Connecticut to provide relief from trans-border air pollution caused by a Pennsylvania power plant. === Category - journalism and media communication, politics<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: 2.1: ABC/NewsNet (secondary)\| 2.2: Cozi TV 2.4: Defy TV \|Owner\|\|Vision Alaska Television Holdings \| (VW License LLC) \|Operator\|\|Coastal Television Broadcasting Company LLC\| First air date \|March 1, 1957\| Former channel number(s) 2 (VHF, 1957–2009) \|NBC (1957–2003; secondary 1978–1986)\| CBS (secondary, 1959–1980) The WB (secondary, 1995–1998) Pax TV (secondary, 2003–2004) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|560 m (1,837 ft)\| Public license information KTWO-TV, virtual channel 2 (UHF digital channel 17), is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Casper, Wyoming, United States. The station is owned by Vision Alaska. KTWO-TV's studios are located on Skyview Drive in Casper, and its transmitter is located atop Casper Mountain. KTWO-TV is also available on channel 6 on Charter Spectrum cable in Casper, as well as on the digital subcarrier of Cheyenne-based Fox affiliate KLWY (channel 27) and a network of UHF and VHF translators across the state. Under previous owner Equity Broadcasting, it had also been available on a free-to-air satellite uplink (as with all of Equity's stations, hubbed out of Little Rock, Arkansas, and sent to the transmitter via FTA satellite) until Equity went bankrupt and the satellite was sold. KKTQ-LD (virtual and UHF digital channel 16) in Cheyenne operates as a translator of KTWO-TV; this station's transmitter is located on Happy Jack Road (WYO 210) west of the city. KTWO-TV signed on the air on March 1, 1957; it was owned by Harriscope Inc., and was a primary NBC affiliate with a secondary ABC affiliation. A secondary CBS affiliation was added in 1959, after the shutdown of previous CBS affiliate KSPR-TV (channel 6); KTWO's owners also purchased KSPR radio (then at 1470 AM; now at 1030 AM), a longtime CBS Radio affiliate, and changed its call sign to KTWO to match its new television sister. In March 1978, after 21 years as a primary NBC affiliate, ABC announced that KTWO-TV would become a primary affiliate effective September 5; this was around the same time that ABC became the nation's highest rated network. The station lost CBS to KCWY-TV (channel 14, now KGWC-TV) when it signed on in 1980. In 1984, another new station, KXWY-TV (channel 20), began carrying NBC programming not cleared by KTWO. In early 1986, KTWO agreed to once again become a primary NBC affiliate effective September 1; the ABC affiliation went to KXWY (now KFNB). Later that year, Harriscope sold KTWO-TV, along with KULR-TV in Billings, Montana, to Dix Communications for $12.2 million. On August 28, 1987, Dix signed on KKTU (channel 33) as a satellite of KTWO-TV. In 1994, Dix sold KTWO-TV and KKTU, along with KAAL-TV in Austin, Minnesota, to Eastern Broadcasting for $13 million. For a time starting in 1995, KTWO and KKTU had a secondary affiliation with The WB. Eastern sold its stations — KTWO-TV and KKTU, KAAL-TV, and KODE-TV in Joplin, Missouri — to Grapevine Communications for $40 million in 1997; Grapevine merged with GOCOM Communications to form GOCOM Holdings in 1999. Equity Broadcasting bought KTWO-TV and KKTU for $3.5 million in 2001. Affiliation transition from NBC to ABC On September 1, 2003, NBC moved its affiliation from KTWO to KCWY (channel 13). Equity had known at the time it acquired the station that the NBC affiliation would expire; in preparation for the move, on June 27, 2003, KTWO-TV announced that it had agreed to affiliate with ABC, and that the new affiliation would not take effect until the expiration of ABC's contract with KFNB on June 5, 2004. In the interim, KTWO operated as an independent station, but carried programming from Pax TV (now Ion Television), including Candid Camera and Miracle Pets; before the affiliation change, Pax programming had been seen on KCWY. Cheyenne satellite station KKTU was able to immediately switch from NBC to ABC, and began branding itself as "ABC 8", after its position on the Cheyenne cable system. After reaching an agreement with KTWO, KFNB agreed to end its ABC affiliation early; on March 8, 2004, KTWO officially became an ABC affiliate, KFNB obtained the Fox affiliation from K26ES (now MyNetworkTV affiliate KWYF-LD channel 29) and K26ES became an affiliate of UPN and Pax. Coinciding with the affiliation switch, on March 1, 2004, K-TWO TV of Wyoming, controlled by Cheryl Kaupp, began operating KTWO-TV under a local marketing agreement, and that October filed to purchase the station outright from Equity Broadcasting for $1.7 million. Kaupp was the daughter of Marvin Gussman, whose Wyomedia Corporation owned KFNB; Wyomedia's general manager, Mark Nalbone, served as a consultant to KTWO and owned a thirty-percent interest in Mark III Media, which was in the process of acquiring KGWC-TV, though in December 2005 he told Television Business Report that he did not speak for KTWO in retransmission consent negotiations. In April 2004, Nalbone announced that KTWO would vacate its longtime studios on East Second Street in Casper; its present location shares operations with KFNB, KWYF, and KGWC on Skyview Drive. K-TWO TV of Wyoming assigned its right to acquire KTWO-TV to Silverton Broadcasting, headed by Barry Silverton, in May 2005; Silverton completed the purchase on May 31, 2006. Equity Broadcasting retained ownership of channel 33 in Cheyenne, which had changed its call sign to KDEV in 2005, and allowed KTWO to continue to operate it; KTWO later moved its ABC programming in Cheyenne to a low-powered repeater, KKTU-LP (channel 40), after KDEV dropped ABC in favor of programming from RTN. On June 24, 2008, KKTU-LP changed its call letters to KDEV-LP, after KDEV changed its call sign to KQCK. In September 2010, KDEV dropped all ABC programming; in 2011, KTWO-TV signed on a new low-powered satellite in Cheyenne, K16JM (channel 16), which changed its call sign to KKTQ-LD on June 5, 2013. KKTQ is simulcast on KLWY's second digital subchannel, and airs its own station identifications and commercials. In July 2005, KTWO was added to the Dish Network line up of channels for customers in the Casper/Riverton designated market area. On January 1, 2012, KTWO, KFNB, and KGWC were dropped from Dish Network after failing to come to an agreement on a new contract. The signals were restored by Dish Network on May 1, 2012. Silverton Broadcasting agreed to sell KTWO-TV to Legacy Broadcasting on February 8, 2018. The deal would have created a duopoly with KFNB, which Legacy would have concurrently acquired from Wyomedia Corporation; in its filing with the (FCC), Legacy stated that the duopoly was permissible because KFNB was the fifth-ranked station in the Casper–Riverton market. The sale was canceled in October 2018. On October 8, 2019, Silverton Broadcasting announced that it would sell KTWO-TV and KKTQ-LD to Vision Wyoming, a subsidiary of Vision Alaska (run by Stephen Brissette); the sale was concurrent with Big Horn Television's purchase of KGWC-TV and Coastal Television Broadcasting Company's purchase of KFNB and KLWY. Coastal Television (run by Bill Fielder) and Vision Alaska already jointly operated stations in Alaska. The sale was completed on June 1, 2020. Shortly afterwards, the news department was significantly downsized, and weekend newscasts were replaced by programming from Michigan-based NewsNet. On July 3, KTWO radio reported that KTWO-TV's morning newscast, Good Morning Wyoming, would be replaced by a new morning show on July 6, and that the station's other newscasts would incorporate NewsNet content, with local reports primarily seen at the start of newscasts. Coastal Television's Alaska stations had moved to a NewsNet-based model the preceding April; in a June 28 interview with KTWO radio, Fielder said that the shift to NewsNet had been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic. Notable former on-air staff The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|2.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KTWO\|\|Main KTWO-TV programming / ABC\| \|Big Piney, etc.\|\|K07HM-D\|\|7\|\|0.012 kW\|\|155 m (509 ft)\|\|69482\|\|Upper Green TV System\| \|Cody\|\|K30OU-D\|\|30\|\|1.2 kW\|\|466 m (1,529 ft)\|\|51607\|\|Vision Alaska\| \|Freedom-Etna\|\|K33DS-D\|\|30\|\|0.072 kW\|\|−62 m (−203 ft)\|\|38919\|\|Lower Star Valley TV Association\| \|Lander\|\|K22CI-D\|\|22\|\|0.94 kW\|\|100 m (328 ft)\|\|18289\|\|Vision Alaska\| \|Pinedale, etc.\|\|K16CS-D\|\|16\|\|0.262 kW\|\|593 m (1,946 ft)\|\|63587\|\|Sublette County\| \|Shoshoni\|\|K26OM-D\|\|36\|\|0.3 kW\|\|56603\|\|Central Wyoming College\| \|K35CV-D\|\|35\|\|0.88 kW\|\|504 m (1,654 ft)\|\|18290\|\|Vision Alaska\| - Jessell, Harry A. (October 8, 2019). "Fielder, Brissette Buy Network Affils". TVNewsCheck. NewsCheckMedia. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration The Maryland State Fair opens! More than 400,000 people will attend this year’s fair, but long before they get the chance to walk the midway, the Department of Labor’s Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Unit has been onsite inspecting each of the 40 rides. Communications with the owner of Degeller Attractions, the company providing the rides at this year’s fair, began weeks ago and inspections have been occurring as the attractions arrived onsite and then again as the equipment was being set up. “We never put a time frame on the inspectors because we really want them to have as much time as they need,” says Rob Gavel, Department of Labor safety program manager. The highly trained DLLR inspectors perform more than 6,200 inspections a year. "The state of Maryland has made a commitment to its citizens by ensuring that we're properly trained and that we have a full-time staff of inspectors," Gavel said. The full-time inspection staff performs inspections each and every time a ride is moved, throughout the entire state. For more information on how DLLR is making the Maryland State Fair a safe place for riders, see us on the evening news at: - State officials inspect rides at Maryland State Fair - WBAL-TV, August 23, 2017 - Maryland State Fair rides inspected ahead of opening day - WMAR-TV, August 23, 2017 - Extra Caution Ahead Of Maryland State Fair In Wake Of Ohio Ride Accident - WJZ-TV, August 23, 2017 - After Ohio accident, ride safety on organizers' minds as Maryland State Fair opens - Baltimore Sun, August 23, 2017<\|endoftext\|>Maryland Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.7 Percent Preliminary report shows 600 jobs lost; gains in Manufacturing, Hospitality and Professional Services BALTIMORE, MD (March 28, 2014) – The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s February 2014 unemployment dropped to 5.7 percent—the lowest since November 2008. Maryland’s unemployment rate for January was unchanged with revision, at 5.8 percent. “While this month’s report continues to reflect losses from recent seasonal factors, the Maryland Department of Labor remains focused on cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland’s dynamic economy,” said Maryland Labor Secretary Leonard Howie. “Every choice we make is about creating and filling good-paying, sustainable jobs, expanding opportunity, and strengthening Maryland’s middle class, now and for generations to come.” For February, Maryland‘s preliminary job totals were estimated as a decrease of 600 jobs. Maryland’s preliminary January jobs estimate was revised upward by BLS, with the originally estimated loss of 9,800 jobs revised to a decline of 6,100 jobs. Maryland has made significant progress in the jobs recovery. Compared with February 2013, the State has added 7,600 jobs, including 6,400 in the private sector. In the private sector, the Manufacturing Sector gained 300 jobs and the Nondurable Goods subsector gained 400 jobs. The Leisure and Hospitality Sector added 3,900 jobs. The Professional and Business Services Sector added 400 jobs and the Administrative and Support Services subsector added 2,100 jobs. The Financial Activities Sector gained 800 jobs. Several factors indicate that Maryland’s economic strength is still growing. Median home sale prices rose by 2.6 percent in February to $241,097 and were up 7.7 percent above last year, recording the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Property foreclosures in Maryland continued to decline in February and posted the lowest year-over-year growth in 16 months. In 2013, Maryland moved more people from welfare to work than at any other point in the state’s history, and 27 percent of those were placed in jobs paying $10 per hour or higher. And in 2013, Maryland ranked 4th in the nation, and #1 in the region, for total green jobs, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs. DLLR will brief the media on the February 2014 jobs report during a conference call at noon today. Call-in number: 1-877-274-9107. About the Maryland Department of Labor The Maryland Department of Labor is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We're proud to support the economic stability of the state by providing businesses, the workforce, and the consuming public with high-quality, customer-focused regulatory, employment, and training services. Note: Data is spidered in on the DLLR website directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using Datazoa and a slight lag<\|endoftext\|>Governor Hogan Announces Nine New EARN Maryland Implementation Grants BALTIMORE, MD (May 2, 2017) – Under the leadership of Governor Larry Hogan, Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Labor (Department of Labor) today announced the nine recipients of the 2017 EARN (Employment Advancement Right Now) Maryland Implementation Grants. The awardees were selected as the partnerships best able to meet industry-identified workforce needs and train Marylanders in the skills employers demand. EARN Maryland, which has been recognized as a national best practice for its innovation, is an industry-led program that encourages collaboration among employers, non-profits, higher education, local workforce development boards and local governments. These most recent awards include the participation of nearly 70 employers and will train more than 700 Marylanders. “Growing this nationally-recognized, industry-led initiative is a common sense way to continue meeting our administration’s top priority of improving Maryland’s economy and putting more people to work,” said Governor Hogan. “I offer my congratulations to these new partnerships and look forward to seeing our Maryland employers grow and expand with a highly trained workforce.” “The Governor’s investment in the EARN Maryland program demonstrates the Administration’s commitment to providing new avenues for businesses to excel while increasing opportunities for Marylanders," said Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. “The Department is committed to growing the program to ensure that Maryland is improving business outcomes by expanding the talent pipeline to continue to propel our economy forward.” Under Governor Larry Hogan’s leadership, the funding for this initiative has doubled -- with an added $4 million dollars for cyber and green training in FY18. Given this added investment in the EARN program, the initiative will solicit new proposals that seek to meet the workforce training needs of the green and cyber industries in the coming weeks. Awards provide funding to start or maintain partnerships of at least five employer partners and provide employment and training opportunities to Maryland’s workforce. “W. R. Grace and our Baltimore chemical industry neighbors are encouraged by this funding commitment to address the job training needs of advanced manufacturing in the state. We look forward to working with the Maryland Department of Labor to develop the talent we need to compete and grow,” said Keith N. Cole, Vice President, Government Relations and Environment, Health, and Safety, W.R. Grace. “I am delighted that Wor-Wic will be the training partner to help address this critical need for a skilled workforce for the local construction industry, which is currently hampered by the aging of the current workforce, the impact of the recession and a lack of awareness by many young people of career opportunities in the industry. I am confident that this effort will contribute to the success of the construction industry, the upward mobility of the workforce and the economic growth of the region,” said Dr. Ray Hoy, President, Wor-Wic Community College. More than 650 employers have participated in the program, which has resulted in more than 1,400 Marylanders obtaining employment and an estimated 3,000 incumbent workers advancing their skills. For every dollar spent on EARN Maryland, the State's return is almost $15 for every workforce dollar invested -- compared with the national average return of $3.41. Please visit EARN Maryland for more information and for a link to the Solicitation for Implementation Grant Proposals. Summar J. Goodman Director of Constituent Services About the Maryland Department of Labor The Maryland Department of Labor is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We're proud to support<\|endoftext\|>Maryland Announces Launch of Statewide Lodging Apprenticeship Program $50,000 Grant to Baltimore Community-based Organizations to Recruit and Develop Youth BALTIMORE (Nov. 6, 2017) – Today, the Maryland Department of Labor celebrated the approval of the state’s first-ever lodging apprenticeship program through the sponsorship of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). AHLA and Grads of Life also announced a $50,000 grant to two community-based organizations in Baltimore to recruit and develop opportunities for “Opportunity Youth.” The program’s announcement was made during National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration of the role registered apprenticeships play in revolutionizing Maryland’s workforce. Apprenticeships are full-time jobs that include on-the-job training and classroom instruction, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn. The number of active apprentices has grown nearly 19% over the last year due to the Hogan administration’s investments in Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. "This lodging apprenticeship program shows the state’s commitment to truly transforming the way we address our workforce development in Maryland," said Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. Currently, six million young people between the ages of 16 to 24 – “Opportunity Youth” – are out-of-school and out-of-work. According to the Governor’s Office of Children, 85,000 Opportunity Youth call Maryland home. With some 600,000 job openings within the hospitality industry, AHLA and Grads of Life’s grant commitment will help fill a critical labor shortage in the long-term by joining with community-based organizations to attract youth for careers in Baltimore’s hospitality industry. “Providing opportunities for youth is important to ensuring employers have a pipeline of talent for the future. Partnerships like the one formed between AHLA, Grads for Life and these key Baltimore community-based organizations are yet another example of how we are changing Maryland for the better,” said Secretary Schulz. In partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, AHLA has made a national commitment to the U.S. Department of Labor to train some 2,500 apprentices in the hospitality industry over the next five years. To date, AHLA has not just met, but exceeded that goal by more than 175 percent, securing more than 400 commitments from AHLA’s hotel membership. Businesses and job seekers interested in learning more about apprenticeships and how to get involved with the program should visit the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training page for more information. About the Maryland Department of Labor The Maryland Department of Labor is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We're proud to support the economic stability of<\|endoftext\|>YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA URGES DIALOGUE ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES In order to ensure that government policies are formulated in the interest of the citizens, it is absolutely necessary for the government at every level to always consider an all-inclusive stakeholders’ engagement before initiating such policies. The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter), Comrade Biliaminu Sulaimon-Oba stated this at a Press Conference organised by the Council, held at the Ikeja Youth Centre to address the crises occasioned by the policies initiated by the Federal Government. Speaking on the theme: “On Cash Swap Policy, Peaceful Lagos Before And After 2023 Elections And Fuel Scarcity”, Sulaimon-Oba emphasised the need for CBN to disburse new naira notes and charged INEC to ensure a free, fair and credible election. He also expressed his dismay at the scarcity of fuel across the country, imploring the youths to be ambassadors of positive change by shunning violence in the face of provocation, especially during the coming general elections. In his words: “The National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter) calls for all-inclusive government policies in view of the current challenges facing Nigerians which has led to series of protests and agitations from all sections of the country”. “Nigeria is presently battling a serious economic and social trauma. As such, the Federal Government and its agencies must understand the fact that in order to have a more egalitarian society, there is a need for an all-inclusive stakeholders’ involvement before policies are enforced. The need to sample the opinions of all concerned persons before implementing any policy cannot be overlooked. We hereby urge the current government and incoming administrations at all tiers of government to take cognisance of this”, he noted. According to Comrade Sulaimon-Oba, the people should not be put in a state of discomfort and hardship like the masses are currently facing, hence government policies should be people-oriented and not only beneficial to the political class but to the detriment of the citizens.<\|endoftext\|>FILM TRAINING: LASG RECORDS ANOTHER SET OF GRADUANDS The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has recorded another set of graduands in Film Training under its Lagos State Creative Industry Initiative (LACI) in Partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy signaling the end of training for the Year 2022. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held recently at EbonyLife Place Victoria Island, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Pharm. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf congratulated the graduands and expressed her happiness that another batch of Trainees under the partnership with EbonyLife Academy has been successfully trained. Akinbile-Yussuf, represented by CEO/Director of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson, said the initiative is targeted at equipping youths with necessary creative skills that would make them stand out in the film industry as well as providing job opportunities for the unemployed. In his words, “I am particularly delighted that we are already on the path towards producing practitioners in the filmmaking value chain who would change the narratives in the industry as we continue to produce competent filmmakers through this productive partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy”. While advising the graduands on the need to maximise the knowledge acquired, she declared that they have just started their journey and must make themselves relevant by prioritising professionalism as against quick fixes or desire to make quick gains. The Commissioner informed them that apart from training them free of charge, the Government is going to support them with loan facilities through the Lagos Film Fund, urging the graduands to continue to be good ambassadors of the Lagos State Government and the Academy The Head of the School, Mr. Drikus Volschenik was full of gratitude to the Lagos State Government, stating that Lagos is the only State in Nigeria that contributes so much to the development of the Creative Sector and Youth Empowernment.<\|endoftext\|>LAGOS SENSITISES CORRECTIONAL CENTRE FOR BOYS ON VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION As part of efforts to promote peaceful communities, transform the criminal justice system and prevent repeat offences, the Lagos State Restorative Justice Centre has expanded its sensitisation campaign to the Lagos Correctional Centre for Boys, Oregun, Lagos in commemoration of the Lagos Restorative Justice Week Y2022. Speaking during the visit to the Centre recently, the Coordinator of RJC, Mrs. Adenike Oluwafemi stated that the establishment of the restorative justice centre is to serve as an alternative dispute resolution and as a tool for decongesting the less serious case in the court system. Her words: “Restorative Justice is a form of alternative dispute resolution and we are determined to deploy it as a tool for decongesting as many of the less serious cases in the dockets of the court system and invariably the overcrowded correctional centres”. The Coordinator further stated that during the Victim Offender Mediation (VOM), the victim and offender are brought together to repair the harm done while the offender is reintegrated into society to achieve a sense of healing for both parties. “Restorative Justice seeks to provide opportunities for victims, offenders, and communities affected by a crime to communicate (directly or indirectly) about the causes, circumstances, and impact of that crime, and to address their related needs”, she added. Oluwafemi reiterated the State Government’s resolve to create an effective System of the dispensation of justice where people can walk into the Centre to make inquiries as well as file complaints. She averred that the Centre is equipped with excellent and exceptional facilitators to ensure transparency and due process in line with the Criminal Justice system of the State. The Coordinator and Principal of the Special Correctional Centre for Boys, Mr. Basiru Iyapo, expressed his profound gratitude to the State Government, Ministry of Justice and the RJ Steering Committee for educating the boys on the benefits of restorative justice, its importance and workability. He, however, assured the committee members of the commitment of the centre to continue to educate the boys and their parents in a similar way on the inherent benefits of the Restorative Justice programme. Some of the attendees at the Year 2022 RJC week with the theme: “Self Accountability: Aligning Your Actions With Your Values”, include members of the Restorative Justice Steering Committee; Director of CMC, Mrs. Abiola Oseni and Lagos State Counsel, Mrs. Temitope Josephine Soewu among others. Recall that Restorative Justice Week is held every November to create awareness about the benefits of RJ for the victims, offenders, communities and stakeholders.<\|endoftext\|>LASG REITERATES COMMITMENT TO OFFERING FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO RESIDENTS The Lagos State Public Advice Centre (PAC), under the Ministry of Justice, has reiterated its commitment to providing easy access to information for residents seeking to know their rights and responsibilities and also offer free legal advice in tandem with the State Government T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda on security and governance. The Director of the Centre, Mrs. Husseina Akinnawo disclosed this recently during a chat with the media, stating that the Agency serves as an intermediary between the State and the people at the grassroots who require enlightenment on the policies and programmes of the State Government. In her words: “PAC serves as the First Port of Call for residents in distress and a Directory for those who need information on where to seek recourse or help in cases of infringement by way of referral to relevant government institutions in accordance with the extant Laws of Lagos State”. “The Centre is modelled according to the United Kingdom Citizens Advice Bureau now called Citizens Advice which resolves issues on a limitless range of subjects”, she added. The Director further revealed that the Centre has treated over three million cases and recorded notable milestones since its inception in 2008, saying that in the last year, PAC attended to 8,987 cases ranging from free legal advice and referred cases from tenancy matters to debt recovery, domestic violence, consumer advisory services, violation of human rights violation, social exclusion and environmental related issues, among others. This, according to Akinnawo, put the Centre in a position to help ensure access to justice and maintenance of stability in society through the promotion of legal awareness. “To ensure that residents in the State take advantage of the services the State Government provides, the Centre plans to embark on more sensitisation campaigns, using both digital and traditional methods, while planning to open more Sub-Offices in the five divisions of Lagos State which will later be expanded to the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas so that more residents can benefit from its services”, she stated.<\|endoftext\|>Kassim Yusuf Adegboyega of Epe Girls Senior High School and Ogundipe Oluwakemi Dorcas of Okesuna Junior High School have emerged as overall Best Teachers in Senior and Junior categories respectively at the just concluded 18th Annual Merit Awards of Lagos State Education District III. The Merit Award which is a yearly event in Education District III is a platform created to showcase and give recognition to the best teachers in the district, as a form of encouragement to continue to contribute their best towards the advancement of education in Lagos State. In his address at the ceremony, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Olufunke Oyetola acknowledged the giant strides that have so far been recorded in the education sector by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration since its inception. She advised teachers whose efforts have not been recognised not to be discouraged but instead continue to be diligent and dedicated to their duties for improved performance. Also speaking at the event, a member of the House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Wale Raji, who was also a recipient of the District Exceptional Leader Award, said that he was delighted that teachers are now being motivated and recognised for their sacrifices. He commended successive administrations in Lagos State for advancing the State’s educational sector, just as he urged the government to pay more attention to the welfare of teachers posted to riverine areas by providing them with amenities that would enhance their performance. The Special Guest, NUT National Treasurer and the recipient of the Inspirational Leader Award at the event, Comrade Segun Raheem, emphasised the need for teachers to be committed to their duties at all times. He urged teachers to display total commitment, diligence, love and passion in the discharge of their duties. 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Use HTTPS By Sgt. Paul Glover Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office “I appreciate all the families back home that have supported us on this mission, because I know that a lot of them have endured a lot,” said Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 4’s Sgt. Bobby Sizemore, a 33-year-old Richmond, Ky., native now residing in Lawrenceburg. Sizemore, who has served with the Kentucky National Guard since 2008, is currently deployed to southern Afghanistan as part of ADT 4’s Security Team. “My family’s been wonderful. My wife, she’s been the sole reason I’ve done as well as I have,” Sizemore said. “She kept everything together back home.” “I’m able to contribute to the cause, so I just felt that it’d be a good opportunity,” he said of the deployment. “Ultimately, we’re all here for the better good, to serve our country, and protect those that we love.” In Kentucky, Sizemore works as a crew chief and full-time Black Hawk helicopter repairman for C Company, 1st Battalion, 376th Security and Support Aviation Element, 63rd Aviation Brigade in Frankfort, Ky. “Sgt. Sizemore is very detail oriented,” observed ADT 4 commander and former 63rd Aviation Brigade commander, Col. Tommy Barrier of Versailles, Ky. “He likes to be a perfectionist – he’s that way when he works on aircraft in our hangar.” “I specifically recruited Sgt. Sizemore about five years ago when I was the aviation brigade commander,” Barrier added. ”He came to me and said ‘hey, I want to find out more about the National Guard.’ He wants to know all of the facts and everything up front, which is a good indication of someone that’s going to be a good soldier.” “It was probably about 11 months from the time that he first came and saw me till he actually got into the military. From that point on, he goes ‘I wished I had joined the first day I met you.’ But he came to me once this mission was on and said ‘hey, I want to go with you.’ We went through the proper chains with his commander,” Barrier explained. “I knew the quality of work that he did.” “He has a great work ethic,” Barrier said. “He’s a professional soldier. He displays a lot of honor and integrity, and is one of those soldiers that you look for to be future senior leaders within the organization because of the character and the integrity that he possesses.” “Not ever being on a deployment before and knowing that we’re in one of the top five most dangerous places in the world, as crazy as that may sound, this deployment’s been very easy,” Sizemore said. “It hasn’t been mentally exhausting, it hasn’t been anything like what people have told me before you leave to go on a deployment. I found it very easy, and that’s what shocked me the most.” “The mission has been basically just flawless,” Sizemore said. “To be where we’re, everything’s gone very, very smoothly.” During his deployment Sizemore has developed an appreciation for the culture of Afghanistan. “One thing that was very interesting that caught my attention was their architecture. I think it’s awesome. Their mosques and buildings and things, the kind of attention to detail and work that they put into building the structures...they have my utmost respect for that.” “From what I’ve seen, some of the architecture and their skill, the way they work...it’s rather inspiring to see somebody that puts that much effort and work into something, especially when they don’t have the modern tools like we do,” he added. “Overall, I think we’re making a difference,” Sizemore said, turning his attention back to his mission. “The people that have had exposure, I think that they appreciate us and they know that we’re here to help.”<\|endoftext\|>RADCLIFF, Ky. – Care packages have probably been around since the first warriors left home to fight in some far off place. The special boxes or bundles have meant the world to the recipients for the small amount of comfort provided or the little thoughts of home. Operation Resilient Warrior, a Radcliff, Ky. based organization, just down the road from Fort Knox, has adopted the unit as a means to thank them for their service to our country and for the meaningful work they are doing in Afghanistan. “We pack love into these boxes,” said Christy Faulkner, founder and director of Operation Resilient Warrior. “We’re just getting started, and we’re ready to keep supporting them all the way through their deployment.” ADT 5 recently mobilized and are scheduled to spend nine-months in Afghanistan continuing the work of previous Kentucky teams in the fields of the country. New socks, clean wipes, hand warmers and snacks were packed along with Kentucky magazines and notes from local school children, some as young as 3rd graders. Faulkner said the majority of the donations that fill the boxes have come from 4-H clubs and FFA (Future Farmers of America) from nearby counties. Operation Resilient Warrior supports other units from around the nation, as well as individuals who have stayed in contact with them through multiple tours abroad. They have sent more than 125 boxes overseas in the first three weeks of December. Faulkner said their support knows no bounds; soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen from across the country are on their mailing list. But she said ADT 5 is different. “I love all of my soldiers and families, but these are our friends and neighbors. I was born and raised here (in Kentucky), my heart is here, so to be able to support people in your own community and your own state, it means everything.” “It’s close to home, and it’s a family thing.” A chance meeting between Faulkner’s daughter and the Citizen-Soldiers of ADT 5 in Elizabethtown, Ky., prior to their departure sparked the relationship. As a member of the Mead County FFA, the 17-year-old is agriculturally minded, potentially pursuing a degree in the field from a Kentucky university. When she met ADT 5, she was impressed with the team’s mission of assisting Afghans improve their own agriculture. As one of the organization’s volunteers, she immediately told her mother that she wanted to do something for this unique unit. They quickly began collecting donations for the care packages. Several weeks later, the boxes were ready to go and should arrive in Afghanistan by Christmas. Faulkner said after the packages are shipped, she would start collecting for next month’s shipment. As 2013 begins, Operation Resilient Warrior aims to provide packages for at least 225 service members overseas. Many of the nonprofit’s volunteers have more than one tie to the military and Christy Faulkner is no different. She has been volunteering with military organizations for years, she has worked at the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Knox and her husband has been there in uniform. She said she has surrounded herself with “a lot of good people doing a lot of very good things.” “Operation Resilient Warrior is basically for the resiliency of Soldiers and families,” said Faulkner. “We’re here to make sure that they can be self-sufficient and productive, and we facilitate that.” She said they understand the struggles that military families face, from financial questions to post traumatic stress disorder. Out of her own family’s needs, Faulkner learned the ins and outs of Veterans’ benefits and resources, eventually becoming certified to process VA claims. She and her 10 volunteers provide counseling for issues such as military medical boards, higher education, even substance abuse. From their Kentucky office, Operation Resilient Warrior reaches out to soldiers at home as well. They have helped and continue to assist military families from New York to Nevada. Faulkner said the organization would be there every step of the way and as long as there is a need from those she called extensions of her own family. The organization’s motto is, “making a difference, one warrior at a time.” And Faulkner couldn’t be more satisfied with the strides they are making for the benefit of service members around the world. “It is absolutely the most rewarding thing I have ever done, I can’t imagine doing anything else,” she said. “Anything we can do to say thank you, I want to be standing first in line to do that.”<\|endoftext\|>SPARTA, Ky. – Persistent rain showers did little to dampen the spirits and excitement of a group of teens at the Kentucky Speedway this past weekend. The young men and women are current and former cadets with the National Guard Youth Challenge programs. They were given a full-access pass to all NASCAR had to offer at this year's Quaker State 400 race at the track in Sparta, Ky. As part of the National Guard Youth Foundation - the national nonprofit that supports Challenge - and the Challenge program's relationship with Hendrick Motorsports, several cadets, foundation officials and members of the National Guard were invited to the track to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive the number 88 Chevrolet with a special National Guard Youth Foundation logo on his car. "We are honored and deeply appreciate the opportunity to partner with Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Jr. to raise awareness of the Challenge program," said Gail Dady, National Guard Youth Foundation Board of Directors President. "The Hendrick Motorsports team went to an extraordinary level to make this an unforgettable experience for the cadets." The excitement began Friday morning with a press conference announcing the sponsorship and highlighting the Challenge programs. Rome Meade, a graduate of the Appalachian Challenge Academy in Harlan, Ky., sat with Dady, Earnhardt Jr., and Kentucky's adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini in the press room at the track for the interaction with media. Meade said he was proud to have Earnhardt drive for the program, acknowledging that many more people will know about the program after the race. In between the rain drops, Meade and his fellow cadets were treated to garage tours, a meet and greet with Earnhardt, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and also University of Kentucky Basketball coach John Calipari. During the meet and greet, Earnhardt told the cadets and the crowd that relationship he has had with the National Guard has been one he has had a lot of un with and takes very seriously. He said he was honored to drive his car with the foundation logo in the race and remains excited to be a part of the program. "This is a great opportunity for us to tell more people about the Youth Foundation," he said. "What it's about, what it does, what it entails and how many kids' lives it's helped turned around, and the effect it's had on the communities." Although Earnhardt didn't drive the car into victory lane on Sunday, the clouds did part long enough for the cadets to enjoy the full race a day late. They were still trackside presenting the colors for the pre-race festivities and had the time to walk pit road and take some memorable snapshots with their favorite cars. The cadets eventually found a front and center seat for the race in a suite above the start/finish line of the track. "I never expected to be at my first NASCAR race," said New Orleans native, Jeremy Suhor, a cadet at the Louisiana Youth Challenge Program. "I've had a lot of great opportunities since I've been in Challenge." "The weekend has been awesome," said Meade. "It's one of the best experiences of my life." Genre: journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Marion, Ky. – Around 20 Kentucky Guard Soldiers have been helping assist with the water shortage in Crittenden County June 24-July 2. The Soldiers with the 2061st Multi-Role Bridge Company as well as the 206th Engineer Battalion, 201st Engineer Battalion, and 103rd Chemical Battalion have been working with Kentucky Emergency Management on efficient ways to source water from local rivers due to the recent low levels from Old Town Lake, which is the town’s water source. On July 1, Jeremy Slinker, director for Kentucky Emergency Management, flew out with Army Lt. Col. Curtis Persinger, Director of Military Operations, to view the area and meet with city leaders. During their visit, they were able to discuss a way forward for the community and see the work the Guard Soldiers were doing first hand. “Thanks to the might and strength of the Kentucky National Guard, and all others that are assisting in Marion, everybody's giving everything they got, I would say the situation is going well considering,” said Slinker. “We're really fighting a tough battle on keeping the city in water, which is our ultimate goal until we can get a more, although temporary, but a more substance fix to the water issue, other than hauling it or giving out bottled water.” A state of emergency was declared for the town due to the levee containing the city’s water reservoir being compromised, and the city facing a critical shortage of water. Per order of Gov. Andy Beshear, the Kentucky National Guard was called on to provide equipment and operators to support the movement and distribution of water to mitigate the local shortage and support state and county emergency management efforts. By June 24, the Soldiers from within the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade began transporting water from the Trade Water River to Old City Lake, near Marion. Army Palletized Load System (PLS) vehicles transported non-potable storage tanks daily with the goal of moving up to 80,000 gallons of water to the reservoir to minimize decreasing lake concerns. In addition, bottled water was also distributed at the Old Marion Armory to town residents. There were initially five PLS vehicles used starting out the mission but one was involved in a roll-over accident that took the truck out of commission and left one Soldier in the hospital with minor injuries. “The Soldiers are doing their job and they know why we're here and how important the mission is that they're involved with and are all so willing to help,” said Army Capt. Brandt Cashion, Liaison Officer and officer in charge of the current mission for the Kentucky National Guard. Having the additional help from the Guard, the city of Marion has been able to keep their residents from running out of water, even though there have been restrictions on their water usage. The mayor of Marion is grateful for the help the National Guard is providing his town and being there for the residents. “They've been great,” said Jared Byford, mayor of Marion. “They’ve been out at the distribution center helping get the water to the citizens and then obviously, the drivers keeping the lake as full as they can cover in the evaporation rate. We've just been so thankful for their presence.” And that gratitude was echoed by Danielle Duncan, the city’s’ planning and zoning coordinator. She has been coordinating efforts to move and store water at the Guard’s Armory in Marion and is overseeing everything that comes in and out the armory as well as managing the local volunteers. “It has been wonderful working with the Soldiers,” said Duncan.” They have been nothing but wonderful, respectful and I'm just glad to have them here.” As for what will happen when the Soldiers leave off mission, it’s clear their presence will be missed. “We're going to miss them terribly but we are very thankful for them,” added Duncan. “Hopefully we're going to get some more volunteers in here. We are going to up our days we are distributing to the community so hopefully we can just keep it going.” Mayor Byford wanted to leave a message to the Soldiers who have been helping over the past two weeks. “I just want to say thank you,” he said. “You can't say it enough. I felt bad today asking for more because they're given so much already but they're willing to help and willing to do whatever they can. So just thank you and appreciate everything. Thank you so much.” As of now, the Soldiers have been asked to stay another thirty days to continue to move water into the area.<\|endoftext\|>GREENVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Army National Guard instructors met with six Ecuadorian enlisted instructors at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky. on June 27-30, 2022. Senior noncommissioned officer instructors from the 238th Regional Training Institute (RTI) met with senior noncommissioned officer instructors from Ecuador’s Army and Air Force in an engagement to share ideas on how to train their servicemembers. This engagement, according to Kentucky Air National Guard Capt. Joshua Selby, the bilateral affairs officer to Ecuador, is the first all enlisted subject matter expert engagement. This is also the first time for an informal instructor to instructor group professional development in the near 30-year history of the partnership between Kentucky and Ecuador. During the engagement, the instructors from each partner nation were able to find ways they could improve how instruction is given to their servicemembers. During group discussions, Ecuadorian instructors learned how a quality assurance program for their instructional material could greatly help with providing standardized training to each of its four training regions. “The big take-away from this assessment is the quality assurance,” said Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Scott, an instructor with the 238th RTI. “They realized during this engagement that not all of their military instruction was not being conducted with the same processes.” Clinton also learned that the model of training the Ecuadorian military uses, the experiential learning model (ELM), is very similar to the way the U.S. Army trains its Soldiers. ELM teaches that there must be a concrete experience prior to learning information. That new information has to connect to that concrete experience before it can be learned. “The Ecuadorian’s model is almost identical to ours,” said Scott. The partnership between Ecuador and Kentucky is especially important for both countries. “This engagement is big right now because of the political situation in Ecuador,” said Selby. “This partnership is still a high priority for Ecuador and the United States.” Selby also gave an example on how we are learning from Ecuador’s military to plan for natural disasters. In 2016, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Manta region of Ecuador, killing almost 700 people and injuring hundreds of thousands. Over 13,500 military and police personnel were called upon to help with disaster relief. The Kentucky National Guard trains regularly for such an event due to the proximity of the New Madrid fault. By engaging with Ecuadorian lessons learned, our Soldiers and Airmen can be better prepared for any potential disaster. Scott said the engagement was a way to compare processes and share experiences. “I personally think it was great to do a senior leader engagement,” said Scott. “We were really able to make a great connection during the discussions.”<\|endoftext\|>FRANKFORT, KY – Soldiers and Airmen in the Kentucky National Guard reflect the community we represent. That means all our community. A part of being a military service member is subjecting ourselves to the risk of confronting "harm's way." I, our community, state, and nation, need men and women who are reliable and willing to face this risk. Despite someone's orientation, relationship preference, race, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them different, I respect all men and women who wear the uniform of our Country's military. Statement from Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton, Kentucky National Guard, Adjutant General. Have you ever been grocery shopping and found yourself jolting your hand away when your significant other goes to hold your hand out of fear of being seen? If you pass all the military standards to qualify as a Soldier but had to hide who you are, would you leave or continue to serve? These are just a few operational norms service members in our LGBTQ+ community have experienced in the past and, at times, are still confronted by today. Eleven years after the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy has been redacted, now married Kentucky National Guard Soldiers Staff Sgt. Claudia Rector and Jane Roth-Rothstein, KYNG prior service, discuss the many hardships they faced when they fell in love in Afghanistan in 2007. Many of the habits they established early in their relationship still affect how they approach their lives today. The fear of unacceptance still lingers. This is their story.<\|endoftext\|>MAYFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky National Guard leadership welcomed National Guard Bureau’s senior leaders on Jan. 23-24, to recognize Guard members for their efforts and thank them for supporting local communities in western Kentucky. National Guard Bureau's Senior Enlisted Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Whitehead and Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines III, along with Kentucky’s State Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Withers, Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. James Tongate, met with Soldiers in Mayfield and Murray, Ky., to encourage the troops to share thoughts about their experience with the tornado response mission. “It’s a great feeling for the Soldiers to know their voices are being heard,” said Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Raby, operations sergeant for the 438th Military Police Company. “They work without question or wavering. I think the best thing so far has been knowing that senior leadership cares.” Approximately 700 Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard answered the call to support emergency management personnel across 15 counties. The mission has been to clear roadways of debris, conduct relief operations, and other civil support tasks. “We take care of our community and our own, because our home is our area of operations,” said SEA Whitehead. “We’re guardsmen, this is just what we do.” The tornado first reached Mayfield Dec. 10 at approximately 9:26 p.m, spending three hours on the ground and covering a total of 165.7 miles. “All the Soldiers are volunteers,” said Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Toncray, liaison officer for the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. “They want to see the mission out till its end. Their concern is for the community to be in a better place so that we can step off knowing that we did all we can do and move on to the next mission.” Toncray estimated that the Mayfield Fairgrounds point of distribution site had initially received around two thousand pallets worth of food, water, and other resources. Even as the inclement weather persisted with snow and ice storms, Soldiers consistently provided support to the local community. “That’s one thing I’ll take back with me; The resiliency of us as Kentuckians, as Americans, as Guardsmen,” said Raines. The senior leaders concluded their Kentucky visit on Jan. 23 with a professional development discussion with enlisted soldiers at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky. 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Genre: journalism and media communication, public administration Military & Veterans Affairs Launches Media Campaign to Reach Underserved Veterans LA County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs featured on KABC, KLOS, PWR 106 and KDAY to inform Veterans of available resources and services. LOS ANGELES, CA – On Saturday, October 8th, the Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (MVA) will air the first of six radio shows entitled You’ve Served, You’ve Earned on Talk Radio 790 KABC as part of an extensive media campaign to educate the many underserved veterans and their families in LA County. The show will run for six consecutive weeks, airing Saturdays at 11:30 AM. The first show will center on women veterans and the issues they face when seeking help. Other shows will discuss the effective use of peer advocacy, the LA Veterans Collaborative, Military Sexual Trauma, the PACT ACT and other vital topics related to those currently serving or those who have ever been a part of the US Armed Forces. The long format radio show is part of a major media campaign MVA has launched entitled Vet Day LA, which will run until Veterans Day on November 11th, aimed at reaching military veterans and their families to make them aware of services and benefits to which they are entitled. The Vet Day LA campaign is utilizing a multi-media format to reach this target audience, engaging extensive radio, television, direct marketing and social media efforts. Throughout the months of October and November, :30 and :60 spots will run on KABC-AM, KLOS-FM, PWR 106-FM, and KDAY-FM, along with morning drive interviews featuring veterans and VSOs. Additionally, filmed interviews with Veteran Service Officers and a veteran who received services will be distributed on the stations’ social media platforms, available here. If you are a veteran, family member or friend who would like to be contacted about the services available to you, visit youservedyouearned.com, fill out the form, and a Veteran Service Officer will respond. The LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) provides assistance to LA County veterans, active service members and their families with resources, programs, services and state and federal benefits, including: compensation and pension claims, burial benefits and services, medical and mental health referral, education and vocational rehabilitation, home loans and grants applications, employment and job placement assistance, DMV veteran designation, legal service referrals, appeal processes, incarcerated veterans and aid and attendance.<\|endoftext\|>August 31, 2022 Media Relations Division California Supreme Court Agrees to Hear District Attorney Gascón’s Three Strikes Law Challenge Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said that he is encouraged by a California Supreme Court decision today to allow a petition for review challenging the application of the state’s Three Strikes law. “We’re pleased that the California Supreme Court agreed to hear our challenge to the automatic imposition of the Three Strikes law,” District Attorney Gascón said. “This law, which is now 28 years old, has caused tremendous harm to our communities. We believe we can have accountability without the harshest of punishments. We will continue to fight for a more just system for victims and the accused.” District Attorney Gascón appealed a lower court ruling that sought to block a directive he issued when he was sworn into office from having prosecutors allege prior strike allegations in criminal cases. District Attorney Gascón cites research that shows longer prison sentences do not result in increased public safety and the state’s Three Strikes Law is outdated and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Additionally, the California Constitution gives discretion to district attorneys to determine what charges to bring and which sentencing enhancements to allege.<\|endoftext\|>August 29, 2022 DCFS Office of Public Affairs DCFS Shares Risk Stratification Pilot Insights, Data Online The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today shared data and insights emerging from its risk stratification pilot. Launched in August 2021, the pilot relies on data-informed technology – referred to as a risk stratification model – to help child welfare social workers identify families who could benefit from enhanced support. The model was developed following a rigorous analysis conducted by DCFS and university-based researchers with the Children’s Data Network, who in 2020 established that there are a relatively small number of investigations in which chronic patterns of alleged child abuse and neglect signal significant service needs for families. Intent on advancing transparency and strengthening public trust, DCFS leadership held meetings with internal and external community partners in the project’s early stages and committed, at the outset of the pilot, to release information about the model’s development and implementation when substantive findings became available. Today, the department posted materials to its website including a methodology report, implementation insights, quantitative data for investigations and an ethical review of the tool’s use case. “Making this information public is just one small step toward good governance and enhancing confidence in the work we do,” DCFS Director Brandon T. Nichols said. “It’s important to us that families and those who advocate for both children and their parents have the data they need to hold us accountable.” “While our opinions may differ at times, we all care deeply about the safety of children and we want community members to know how this enhancement is informing our practice with families and the policies that guide the front end of our system,” Director Nichols added. The three-office pilot is one part of a series of prevention services efforts the department has adopted as it shifts to more equitable, needs-based and tailored responses for families being investigated for allegations of child abuse or neglect. At this time, the pilot has been implemented in the Belvedere, Lancaster and Santa Fe Springs regional offices. Foreseeing an involved period of evaluation and review, the department has remained flexible in its timeline, adapting the pace of the work in order to make informed decisions about the pilot’s future. At this time, DCFS has not decided whether to expand the model’s use. In 2021, the county’s Child Protection Hotline (800-540-4000) received 168,045 child abuse and/or neglect calls and about 750 emergency response social workers completed 43,505 investigations involving 86,487 children in Los Angeles County. The model identifies opportunities for practice improvement to prevent the cycle of repeated reports to the hotline. By using this resource, the department is able to deliver critical information to supervisors at the outset of an investigation – a time during which social workers have a small window of opportunity to conduct safety assessments, gather information and develop service plans. This information is expected to assist staff in making better-informed decisions earlier in the investigative process, allowing social workers to quickly connect families to services that bolster child safety and keep families safely together. Recognizing that African American children are placed in out-of-home care at a higher rate than other populations, the model’s Racial Feedback Equity Loop advances the department’s use of data for the purpose of identifying screening practices, and community reporting patterns that may result in unnecessary investigations disproportionately burdening African American families. About the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) promotes child safety and well-being by partnering with communities to strengthen families, keeping children at home whenever possible, and connecting them with stable, loving homes in times of need. As the largest child protective services agency in the nation, DCFS is responsible for ensuring the safety of more than two million children across 88 diverse cities in Los Angeles County. Established in 1984 to keep children safe and support families in crisis, DCFS is governed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. DCFS has nearly 9,000 staff across more than 20 offices, specialized bureaus, and administrative services. DCFS is led by Director Brandon Nichols, an attorney with more than 20 years of expertise in child welfare, foster care, adoptions, and mental health.<\|endoftext\|>August 17, 2022 Public Health Media Although Monkeypox Vaccine Supply Remains Low, Public Health to Begin Administering Second Doses On August 9, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to allow the JYNNEOS vaccine to be given between layers of the skin (intradermally) for people 18 years of age and older at high risk for monkeypox infection. The recent EUA also allows the vaccine to be given beneath the skin (subcutaneously) for people younger than 18 years of age at high risk for monkeypox infection. This change makes it possible for the number of monkeypox vaccine doses in the country to increase five-fold, as one vial of vaccine can now potentially yield five doses instead of just one dose. Based on the earlier federal allocation plan, LA County expected to receive 14,000 vials this week, which would have yielded an estimated 70,000 monkeypox vaccine doses for eligible LA County residents. However, the federal government clarified earlier this week that LA County will receive 5,600 vials (totaling 28,000 doses), not 14,000 vials. Public Health has received assurances from the federal leadership that additional doses will be available in the coming weeks. With the arrival of 28,000 doses later today, LA County will open up eligibility to about 8,000 individuals eligible for their second doses. Residents who received their first dose more than 28 days ago can receive their second dose the following ways: - Residents who received their first dose through their healthcare provider over 28 days ago should contact their provider to schedule an appointment. - Residents who registered through the Public Health registration system and were vaccinated at a Public Health location will receive a second text message when their second dose is due with instructions on where to receive their second dose. There will be an additional 19,000 doses distributed to community providers and public vaccine sites providing first doses to those eligible; 1,000 doses are reserved for close contacts, outbreak response, and special populations. All first and second doses will be administered intradermally, unless contraindicated. The FDA has advised that those under 18 years of age and adults who have a history of developing keloid scars should get the vaccine beneath the skin (subcutaneously), not between the layers of the skin (intradermally). Those without access to the internet or needing help with registration, can call the Public Health Call Center at for more information on monkeypox, including general information, testing, treatment, and vaccines at (833)540-0473. The Public Health Call Center is open 7 days a week 8am – 8:30pm. For<\|endoftext\|>Lagos Traffic Radio (96. 1 Fm), which was created about 6 years ago has, no doubt, become a household name among commuters and motorists who mostly depend on it for firsthand information on traffic situation across the metropolis. Rising traffic congestion is an inescapable condition in large and growing metropolitan areas across the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, from Cairo to Sao Paolo. Peak-hour traffic congestion is an inherent result of the way modern societies operate. It stems from the widespread desires of people to pursue certain goals that inevitably overload existing roads and transit systems every day. Like every cosmopolitan city across the world, Lagos also experiences traffic gridlock. Until the birth of Lagos Traffic Radio, nothing, not even years of living here adequately ever prepares motorists for a complete standstill in the middle of the roads. In the past, people could doze off and wake up 30 minutes later still on the same spot they previously were with no clue as to the cause of the gridlock. Famous artistes such as Ebenezer Obey, Majek Fashek and Fela Anikulapo-Kuti have all sang about the Lagos traffic situation and how it feels to get stuck in it. That was when the population (of people and vehicles) and traffic situation weren’t as much as it is now. A life of struggle and survival of the fittest you would call it, yet economic opportunities continue to draw more and more people to Lagos. Ordinarily, it could have been worse if not for the variety of strategies and approaches that have been deployed by successive administrations in the State to deal with the perennial gridlock. These include the issuance of ‘Odd’ and ‘Even’ numbers in the early 1980s which allowed motorists ply certain routes within specified periods. The success of this approach may not have been visible and adequate for the Lagos of today. Establishment of LASTMA, LAGBUS, LAMATA, BRT system etc are among strategies and policies devised toward ensuring free flow of traffic, road safety and social and economic development. Today, one thing that is very clear is that Lagos Traffic Radio is optimally responding to the challenges of traffic management in the State by effectively communicating traffic information to the people. With the radio, commuters and motorists are empowered with the needed information on the situation of the roads within the different axis of Lagos at any point in time and don’t have to doze off and wake up minutes later again where there exist alternative routes. Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM predominantly reports Lagos Traffic to Lagos motorists, but because of the power of technology it has been able to reach even the core areas of the metropolis including places such as Agilete, Ogere and even up to the fringes of Ibadan. Though Lagos has huge concentration of media houses, Traffic Radio 96.1 FM, which runs 24 hours services, has proven to be a well-thought out problem solving innovation and a critical enablers of democracy. It has continued to create platforms for citizens to participate in, and contribute to traffic management. It teaches Mass Communication students practical citizen journalism as motorists, commuters, passers-by, LASTMA officials call-in from time to time to file-in their report and at the same time respond to questions from the station’s anchors on duty. In other words, while officials of LASTMA could be referred to as Chief Correspondents, it makes all interested Lagosians news correspondents. The station actually from inception work together with LASTMA, a synergy partner who collates the information about traffic information while the station use the power of radio to communicate to the public the Lagos Traffic situation. Importantly, Traffic Radio has justified the argument that effectiveness and power of radio in the present digital age or ever can never diminished. Many radio listeners are pushed to listen to 96.1 FM majorly for traffic update to plan their movement and hence get expose to other items in the news budget of the station. Some people only listen to radio just because of traffic situation while others plan the routes to take, for instance maybe to take Old Carter Bridge, Eko Bridge or Third Mainland Bridge. Although Traffic Radio, and indeed government, may never, for obvious reasons, be able to completely eliminate road congestion, it has provided platform for both road users and traffic management to interface on prevailing traffic issues. One is not also oblivious of instances where feedbacks gotten from callers have shaped planning by policy makers. It will interest the discerning that since the advent of the Traffic Radio, it has continually assisted the law enforcement agencies in educating the citizenry on laws relating to roadways. As it is, only chronic cynics will not agree that the station has contributed substantially to mitigation of traffic snarl in the state or crash fatalities and fatalities related to speed. Moreover, it make traffic management agency more active and alive to their duties in consciousness of avoiding any action that will indict them. In-spite of being a state-owned radio station, 96.1 FM is known as one discharging it duty professionally, independent of influence or interference from government quarters. Equally, the station is an invaluable avenue for the education of the people on the best traffic and road practices and also form a feedback system for data and correspondence between the government and the populace in agreement with Daniel Lerner’s (Communication scholar) assertion that ‘Mass Media Networks are distinct index of mass mobilization-of the participant society (democracy).’ A seasoned communication scholar, John C. Merrill had aptly brought out the uniqueness of the mass media in the society when he said that’’... there is nothing in this world that I don’t doubt-a doubt requires a doubter- I doubt more when I am not communicated with- because I believe that communication is so central to human activities that denial of it is a betrayal of societal peace and stability.’’ The apt statement here is that with the many role of the traffic radio in the State all that matters in the transportation sector of the State is now at the tips of hands of the masses. Meanwhile, as the Traffic Radio continues to engage traffic situation on the road, their searchlight should focus on the importance of regular vehicular maintenance and roads in sustaining traffic flow. Vehicles maintenance is for the individual owners while the State will be promptly privileged to damage and bad road to repair. Finally, For us to accomplish our goal of ensuring free flow traffic in Lagos, we all have a role to play. We must obey all traffic regulations. We must comply with all traffic rules. LASTMA officials are our brothers and sisters; we must cooperate with them in order to keep Lagos moving. Musbau is of Features Unit, Lagos State Ministry<\|endoftext\|>... Targets 97 % Literacy Level Among Residents In line with the Lagos State Government’s vision to reduce illiteracy level to the minimum across the State, the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education has partnered a Non-Governmental Organisation to increase the literacy level, especially among young marginalised girls aged 14 – 15 years. The partnership with Mercy Corps/Action Health Incorporated through Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprise (ENGINE) initiative will train over 5,000 Out-of-School girls in basic literacy and numeracy and life skills. Speaking at the flag-off and inauguration of the ENGINE II Learning Centres in Bariga recently, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh disclosed that the State Government aims to raise the literacy rate in Lagos from 87% to 97% by giving every Lagos resident the opportunity to learn how to read and write through different learning programmes and meaningful partnerships. He described the idea of training 5,000 teenagers in basic literacy skills as pivotal in the lives of the beneficiaries, saying that the training would open up great opportunities for them to participate in their societies as value-adding individuals. The Special Adviser said that the teenagers, who were drawn from five Local Government Areas of Alimosho, Epe, Kosofe, Ojo and Somolu, would be tutored in literacy, numeracy and life skills for 18 months, adding that the importance of literacy for all cannot be over-emphasised. While noting that the social and economic prosperity of any society rests on its people, and that the people can only be productive as long as they have access to knowledge and information, Bank-Olemoh declared that it was instructive for the State government to, as a matter of necessity, give due attention to improving literacy and numeracy rates, as well as the acquisition of life skills, particularly among marginalised youths. In his words “We are aware that when young people lack basic numerical and reading skills, they are robbed of the opportunity to sustain a decent living and contribute productively to society. As a responsive government, we cannot afford to leave anyone behind on the march to prosperity”. He revealed that the State Government has provided one hundred and thirteen (113) Learning Centres through Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board while the Agency for Mass Education has trained two hundred and forty-two (242) new Facilitators in conjunction with Mercy Corps/Action Health Incorporated to deliver training to the girls. The Special Adviser, however, applauded the contribution of Mercy Corps and Action Health Incorporated for their outreach to over five thousand (5,000) Out-of-School Girls, some of whom were beneficiaries of ENGINE I which had been held earlier in the State. While enjoining beneficiaries of the program to make the most of the opportunity to better their lives and the society in general, the Special Adviser called on all stakeholders to give utmost support to the initiative so that thousands of girls enrolled in Centers across the State will be adequately empowered through the 18-month learning period. Speaking also at the event, the Director, Agency for Mass Education, Mrs. Oluwakemi Kalesanwo, pointed out that there will be opportunities for the academically inclined ones among the participants to continue their education after the training as well as enrol for the coding programme initiated by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education. Kalesanwo said those who are not favourably disposed to continuing their education would benefit from the various empowerment and vocational centres owned by the Government across the State. She noted that the partnership with Mercy Corps/Action Health Incorporated was not only in line with the Governor’s directive that the level of literacy level in the State be increased from its present position, but also showed response to the clarion call always made by the government for NGO and private sector partnership to advance the educational standard of the State. The Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) programme is an initiative funded by DFID under its Girls’ Education Challenge Window (GEC). The first phase of the project started in 2013 and ended in 2017, was carried out in four States across the country, including Lagos, and enrolled 24, 489 girls. 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Word ‘narrative’ often has adverse effects on my audiences: a rolling of the eyes at best; switching off entirely, at worst. Most sit queasily trying to tame their allergy to a word that has become over-used and under-valued. This is a great shame. But why should we care about stories? Well, think of the state of Europe at the moment: a European Union that has not been able to evolve a new narrative (beyond its post-war rationale as a guarantee of peace) has become hampered and weak, fragmented in the face of crises and unable to (re-)capture the allegiance of its own citizens. What if it did have a new narrative? Would it be able to cope with new forms of diversity, to turn new challenges into opportunities? The point is that in the absence of a strong, new narrative promulgated by institutions and shared by its people, across its diverse geographical and political landscapes, Europe is not coping. It is not re-inventing itself. It is not playing the role it should be playing on the world stage, and it is letting its own people down. That’s what happens in the absence of a narrative: no one can imagine themselves as part of a greater whole beyond short-term wins and losses, beyond their immediate circle of family and friends (people who are ‘like’ them). The absence of a narrative betrays the absence of the institutional imagination that allows us to plan our future together as we evolve — together. The Importance of the Institutional Imagination In his wonderful (and oft misunderstood) 1983 book Imagined Communities,1 the late Benedict Anderson pointed to the spread of print capitalism — not just the advent of the printing press, but also capitalism’s ability to circulate the results — as the point of origin of nationalism. Print capitalism, he argued, is what made “imagined communities” possible. In other words, it enabled human beings to think of themselves as connected despite time and distance. Attributing the advent of national consciousness to the development of the printing press, Anderson traced all of the transformations unleashed by the latter: the circulation of ideas in cheaper and faster ways,the creation of communities of thought, the emergence of national languages and the development of secular allegiances which came to be seen as the defining features of modern nationalism. What Anderson highlights is the capacity of shared stories to create shared destinies. Claus Offe further develops this idea in his well-known discussion about institutions: it is through institutions, he argues, that necessary moral codes and beliefs are generated — along with, more importantly, the most necessary of illusions for stable democratic societies: that I share something with people whom I have never met. That, as Offe puts it, “my anonymous fellow ‘citizens’ are actually trusted, ‘compatriots’”.2 My point here is that institutions and narratives go hand in hand: the narrative generates a sense of shared destiny; this is encoded, promulgated and upheld by institutions, who in turn strengthen the narrative, which in turn strengthens the institutions. The virtuous circle of a shared belonging needs both of these elements to be sustained. Institutions will not simply keep going if they are not fed by the imagination of the narrative, and narratives will not take root and play their full role, if they are not repeatedly upheld by active institutions committed to the narrative. What I have referred to as a virtuous circle is in fact a virtuous path: it moves forward as nation and state change and adapt to circumstances not necessarily of their own choosing. But it takes place within an institutional framework that is its own creation, fueled by an ever-evolving capacity to tend to and harness the stories of its people and weave them into a narrative. The Elusive Nature of Narratives Narratives are elusive creatures — try too hard to make one and citizens are quick to catch the whiff of propaganda. The ‘Britishness’ story under Gordon Brown is a good example of a narrative shoved down people’s throat: a barely disguised attempt to ‘graft’ a message on an existing narrative about tolerance and community with the result that (a) the graft never ‘took’ and, (b) people began to question the ‘official motives’. Yet, let them run fallow, unsupported by institutions, and narratives cease to perform their binding function. Narratives are also elusive in the sense that, when they work, they are difficult to distinguish from habits, conventions, stories, myths and institutions themselves. So how can we tell when we’re seeing, or hearing, a narrative? A good narrative can account for failure, expansive enough to fold in individual misfortunes while maintaining its logic. The many and varied strands of stories within a narrative can successfully incorporate the things that don’t quite fit. First, a narrative is not ‘ just a story’ — it is a system of stories that hang together and make sense of the way history has unfolded; But it also offers a glimpse of the future as somewhere different, yet to which one can still relate. Second, it is as much about believing in how the stories relate to one another as it is about the stories themselves. A narrative weaves stories together to make sense of history and of the present and future, according to a set of values that provide an explanation for how a series of events needs to be understood and interpreted. Third, a good narrative can account for failure, or at least for bumps in the road. It is expansive enough to fold in individual misfortunes while maintaining its logic. This is why the many and varied strands of stories within a narrative are important; because they can successfully incorporate the things that don’t quite fit. A good example would be the narrative of the American dream which can accommodate failure because its main thrust is that of adventure, and of people willing to seize their chance — rather than of success (which would have made it much more fragile). Still, there are enough stories of success that the narrative is effective in providing legitimacy and institutional momentum. The minute a narrative becomes fixed, i.e. appears incapable of accounting for, and accommodating change, it starts to become dysfunctional. Finally, a narrative is as much about the past as it is about the present or the future: one of its key roles is to change, adapt and expand in ways that allow its proponents and actors to evolve over time. The minute a narrative becomes fixed, i.e. appears incapable of accounting for, and accommodating change, it starts to become dysfunctional. This has institutional effects. The French Republican narrative around laïcité, its particular brand of militant secularism, offers a good example of a once powerful narrative incapable of evolving to encompass change. The results on the institutions of the French Republic — chiefly, the alienation of a number of its non-secular citizens — are dramatic. Narratives and Diversity Diverse nations (by that I mean nations for whom the absence of a homogenous population might have been an obstacle to the cohesion needed to live together peacefully under a set of shared national institutions) seem to have long recognised the value of a good narrative. The Canadian narrative on multiculturalism — in which a multicultural ‘mosaic’ leaves even greater room for adaptation and change — is a case in point, and a manifest success as evidenced, in part, in the readiness with which Canadians, both recent and long-established, cite it as Canada’s founding creed; they also readily cite the protection afforded by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. But Canada’s multicultural narrative also seems capable of expanding — of encompassing new forms of diversity, new forms of the ‘new’.3 A powerful narrative, capable of evolving and accommodating new forms of diversity, is a key piece of institutional architecture. The Canadian mosaic, as it is known, is just under-specified enough to be powerful, because it remains accommodating. The narrowly defined linguistic multiculturalism of a few generations ago has gradually given way to a broader multiculturalism that addresses mega-trends that might have threatened the nation and its institutions: inequality, new demands for recognition, and new ways of formulating such demands. In the face of this, Canadian institutions continue to uphold multiculturalism: for every new challenge, there is a corresponding attempt to respond through the promotion and expansion of the multicultural narrative and its clockwork — but generous — logic. Whether in the face of terrorism (the role of Muslim community leaders is often pointed to in the surfacing of the so-called ‘Toronto 18’ plot in 2006) or in the face of the Syrian refugee crisis (strengthened by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s presence at the airport in December 2015 to welcome the refugees with the words “You arrive as refugees, but you leave this airport as permanent residents of Canada”), multiculturalism is seen as an essential but accommodating narrative that underpins both behaviour and expectations. But it has changed: housing quotas are no longer quite as engineered, or engineered on the same basis as before. For example, Toronto Community Housing reflects a concern for new forms of discrimination and inequality along generational and income lines. It has become accepted that diversity runs deeper than race, or gender, that it can look different, or needs to be spotted through a different set of lenses. The point here is that a powerful narrative, capable of evolving and accommodating new forms of diversity, is a key piece of institutional architecture. Diversity will not cease to come up as a relevant issue, because we can expect some enormous changes ahead — in our family lives, in our working lives, in the way we move across the globe, and the way we choose to spend our time, our money, our energy. Our successful societies have given us more choice and more of a capacity for educated choices. This is bound to reshape the way in which we coalesce with one another, who we think is similar to us, whose differences we can relate to, and whose may seem increasingly alien. So importantly, while narratives need to adapt, they are also a powerful way to help us and our institutions adapt in the face of change. By continuing to maintain Offe’s necessary ‘democratic illusion’, strong adaptive narratives allow us to evolve with confidence, to change whilst remaining true to ourselves as collectives. - Benedict Anderson, Imagined Communities: Reflections on the origins and spread of nationalism (London: Verso, 1983). - Claus Offe, “How can we trust our fellow citizens?”, in Democracy and Trust, ed. Mark Warren (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999), 63. - For the most recent evidence, see The Current State of Multiculturalism in Canada: The New Evidence, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2010. See in particular pages 7 and 8 for references [citing Michael Adams, Unlikely Utopia: The Surprising Triumph of Canadian Pluralism (Toronto: Viking, 2007)]. [IDX] [IDX] pdf. For the most recent data from 2015, see [IDX] institute-projects/environics%20institute%20 -%20focus%20canada%20spring%20 2015%20survey%20on%20immigration- multiculturalism%20-%20 nal%20 report%20-%20june%2030-2015.pdf. === Category - journalism and media communication<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: Category - journalism and media communication Air date\|\|1994 (as KKHG)\| \|HAAT\|\|100 meters (330 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K Q TruTH (previous branding)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KUDO (1992-1994) \|Owner\|\|E.W. Scripps Company KQTH (104.1 FM) is a news/talk radio station in Tucson, Arizona". KQTH is owned by E.W. Scripps Company. It is based from studios co-located with television station KGUN-TV in Tucson, and a transmitter site is located in the city's northwest side. As of March 2010, 104.1 was the most listened to news and talk radio station in Tucson, and the fifth most listened to station overall. 104.1's weekday lineup includes Southern Arizona's most-listened to news/talk morning radio program, "The Jon Justice Show" from 6am - 10am. The show is also simulcast on Tucson CW channel 58 from 7am - 9am. Jon Justice has received numerous accolades while at 104.1 including: 2009 Marconi Finalist - Medium Market Personality of the Year, Tucson Weekly Readers Choice as Tucson's Best Radio Personality, 2010 and Tucson's Best Radio Talk Show Host in 2010 & 2009, and Inside Tucson Business' 2010 Class of Up & Comers. Weekend programs and hosts include: Clark Howard, Ben Ferguson, Real Estate Today, and Watchdog on Wall Street. Local how-to programming includes: Simmons Car Care Shop Talk, The Radio Pet Vet, Circles of Change with Dr. Zara Larsen, Worry Free Financial Solutions, Wildcat Real Estate, Your Financial Future, The Fred and Jeff Show, Act Against Cancer, American Warrior & Daily Male with Dave Sitton, The New Pueble, and The Optimistic Investor. Throughout most of its time, it ran under the name "104-1 The Point" and played a lot more '80s than most adult contemporary stations. The station was doing well, did a good job separating itself from KMXZ-FM's (94.9 FM) audience, and was getting good ratings up until late 2004, due to increased competition. KWMT-FM (92.9 FM) flipped from Country to AAA in December 2003 and KSZR (97.5 FM) flipped to AC / Adult Hits in November 2004, which combined to really weaken The Point's audience. Some of the DJ's were Darla Thomas, Angie Handa, Kathy Rivers, Greg Curtis, Sheila K, and Drew Michaels. Darla Thomas was the Operations Manager for all the Tucson radio stations owned by Journal Broadcast Group until November 2010. Greg Curtis is now part of the morning team at sister station KMXZ (94.9 FM). In 2006 KZPT changed their branding to "Z104.1". Their playlist was still a majority of what "The Point" used to play, only taking out the '80s music and adding more alternative rock with the slogan "Modern Hit Music". They had also added Ken Carr to their DJ line-up, who hosted afternoons on KRQQ (93.7 FM). On April 10, 2007, the station had switched to "The Truth", a news/conservative talk format which it continues to broadcast to this day. On April 17, 2007, KZPT changed their call letters to KQTH. On April 21, 2014 KQTH dropped "The Truth" branding and now goes by "104.1 KQTH". Journal Communications and The E.W. Scripps Company announced on July 30, 2014 that the two companies would merge to create a new broadcast company under the E.W. Scripps Company name that will own the two companies' broadcast properties, including KQTH. The transaction is slated to be completed in 2015, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Arbitron. Spring 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-16. - "KQTH Facility Record". Retrieved 2010-04-16. - "Tucson Arbitrends Rating Report - Dec-Jan-Feb 2010". - "Tucson talk listeners take cues from Limbaugh, Justice, Hannity". - "2009 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced". - "Best Radio Personality". - "Best Radio Talk Show (Host)". - "Best Radio Talk Show (Host)". - "Up & Comers: Jon Justice". - Less Truth & More News in Tucson TVNewsCheck. July 30, 2014. Retrieved July 31, 2014. - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQTH - Radio-Locator information on KQTH - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQTH<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: 1964 (as KKEG)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KKEG (1964-2009)\| (Cumulus Licensing LLC) Listen Live via iHeart KQSM-FM (92.1 FM, "92.1 The Ticket") is a popular US radio station broadcasting a Sports Talk format in SEC country. Licensed to Fayetteville, Arkansas, it serves the Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville and Rogers (Northwest Arkansas) market area. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media. It has been the #1 rated sports radio station in Northwest Arkansas in every ratings book (Arbitron and Nielsen) in total listeners and average share since its inception in June 2009. Program Director Josh Bertaccini hosts "The Red Zone with JB" weekday mornings from 6 to 9. He also hosts "Razorback Recap" after every Arkansas Razorback football and basketball game, and is the play by play voice for Fayetteville Bulldog football. JB has worked for the Ticket since June 2011. The station carries "The Jim Rome Show" during middays from 11 to 2. Rome is a long-time sports talk host based in Los Angeles, CA. 92.1 The Ticket airs "The Paul Finebaum Show" from 2 to 6 on weekday afternoons. A writer, Finebaum is widely recognized as one of the most influential voices in the SEC. KQSM is a proud affiliate of the Arkansas Razorback Sports Network; it broadcasts all University of Arkansas football, basketball and baseball games. As of 2014, 92.1 FM is the radio home for Fayetteville high school football. The Bulldogs are perennial contenders for the 7A State Title. In addition, The Ticket is also the flagship for Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball broadcasts. The Naturals are the Double A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Play by play announcer Benjamin Kelly calls all 140 of their games. A Westwood One affiliate, 92.1 The Ticket is the exclusive radio home for NFL football broadcasts in Northwest Arkansas as well. For years, the station broadcast an Album Oriented Rock format as "92.1 The Keg" with the call sign KKEG. On June 11, 2009 the KKEG call sign and rock music format were moved to 98.3 FM in Bentonville, Arkansas. The KQSM-FM call sign that had been on 98.3 FM was then moved to 92.1 FM and branded as "ESPN 92.1 - The Ticket". In January 2013, parent company Cumulus Media entered into a partnership with the new CBS Sports Radio Network. Over 150 Cumulus sports stations around the country were part of this initiative. The Ticket is currently affiliated with CBS Sports Radio. - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQSM - Radio-Locator information on KQSM - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQSM<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === 1998 (as KSOB)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Q Sioux Falls\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KSOB (1998-2001) \|Owner\|\|Duey E. Wright (Midwest Communications, Inc.) \|Sister stations\|\|KELO, KELO-FM, KELQ, KRRO, KTWB, KWSN\| KQSF (95.7 FM, "Q95.7") is a radio station licensed to Dell Rapids, South Dakota; it serves the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. It first began broadcasting in 1998 under the call sign KSOB. The station is currently owned by Duey E. Wright, through licensee Midwest Communications, Inc. The station signed on in 1998 as KSOB with an oldies format as "Q Gold 95.7" owned by LA Media, and later changed to the KSQB call sign in 2001. KSQB was also owned by Feller Broadcasting, made up of a partnership of brothers Rob and Nick Feller. KSQB gradually tweaked to an adult contemporary format, and dropped the "Gold" from its moniker by April 1, 2004. Backyard Broadcasting acquired the station later in September 2006. With the growth of the adult hits format in 2005, Q95.7 gradually shifted to adult hits, and began reporting with the format to Arbitron by 2006. The station was staffed by The Cartwright Brothers Morning Show (Weekdays 7 to 9 am) and Big Scott Allen (Weekdays Noon to 6pm). Big Scott was also the program director of the station. On November 1, 2012, Midwest Communications acquired KSQB-FM and its six sister stations from Backyard Broadcasting at a purchase price of $13.35 million. On March 1, 2013, KSQB-FM changed their call letters to KQSF, changed their format to oldies, and rebranded as "Kool 95.7" (format moved from KXQL (now KELQ) 107.9 FM, which flipped to news/talk). Mark Cartwright hosts the morning show from 6am to 9am weekdays and is the brand manager of the station. By 2014, KQSF had rebranded back to "Q95.7" and shifted to classic hits. - "Format Changes". Your Midwest Media. 28 February 2013. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. - Kool 95.7 KQSF official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQSF - Radio-Locator information on KQSF - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQSF \|This article about<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === Sister stations\|\|KMCM, KHKX\| KQRX signed on in 1995 airing a modern rock music format branded as "The X". They carried the ESPN Radio show EXPN as one of their signature shows. The station's branding eventually evolved, becoming "95X - The New Music Alternative". On March 8, 2007, KQRX was bought by the West Texas Radio Group. They decided to drop the modern rock music format in favor of an adult hits music format. They re-branded it as "Bob FM" and had it join the national stations that carry Bob FM. That fall, KQRX also began broadcasting live high school football coverage for the Midland Christian High School Mustangs. In 2009, Bob FM took over the post-season rights for Midland College athletics from KMND. In 2009 they broadcast some Odessa Roughnecks games when Odessa Jackalopes playoffs games were scheduled to be broadcast at the same time on sister station KMCM, but they took over the full broadcasting contract for the 2010 season and beyond. In 2011 KQRX stopped broadcasting the Midland Christian Mustangs. In 2012 they stopped broadcasting the West Texas Roughnecks games. On September 13, 2012 KQRX changed their format from adult hits (as "Bob FM") to active rock, branded as "Rock 95.1". \|This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (February 2013)\| - Query the FCC's FM station database for KQRX - Radio-Locator information on KQRX - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KQRX<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: "Today's Best Music"\| \|First air date\|\|1974\| \|Format\|\|adult hits, Top 40 rock and pop hits\| \|HAAT\|\|110 meters (361 feet)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|disambiguation of sister stations KORN (AM) and KORN-FM\| \|Owner\|\|Nedved Media, LLC\| \|Sister stations\|\|KORN (AM), KORN-FM\| KQRN (107.3 FM", Q107.3) is a radio station licensed in Mitchell, South Dakota, which serves the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area, and Huron, South Dakota areas (which make up the Mitchell-Huron media market). The station is owned by Nedved Media, LLC. It airs an adult hits and a Top 40 rock and pop music format. In late 2016, Riverfront Broadcasting LLC sold the station, along with sister stations KORN News Radio 1490, and KORN Country 92.1 to Q107.3's General Manager, Nancy Nedved. Effective Sunday, January 1, 2017, the three station group is now known as Nedved Media, LLC. - "Station website". Q107. - Johnson, Nathan (2008-02-22). "Yankton Firm Purchases Local Radio Stations". Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan.[dead link] - Press Release, AM 1490 KORN (2016-12-23). "Mitchell Radio Stations Return to Local Ownership". 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Genre: journalism and media communication, public administration #### Union Leader: NH delegation shows support for Nashua airport tower NASHUA - The four member of the New Hampshire congressional delegation have signed a letter asking Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to keep the Nashua Municipal Airport control tower open. Airport Authority Board Chairman Donald Davidson said he was impressed and thankful to the delegation - Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte, and Reps. Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster - for coming together on the issue. "It's not often when every member of New Hampshire delegation comes together to write a letter to the Secretary of Transportation," he said. In the letter, the delegation says: "We write to register our opposition to the Federal Aviation Administration's plans to eliminate funding for the air traffic control services at Nashua Municipal Airport. (The airport) is among the most used general aviation facilities in New England." The letter goes on to say, "Last year the FAA classified (the airport) as an asset of national importance due to the important role it plays in the safe and efficient functioning of the aviation system." They also said closing the control tower would "undermine" a recently completed $24 million federally funded runway expansion and hurt the area economically. Davidson said that with the support of New Hampshire's delegation and public opinion forming against the FAA, he is optimistic that the airport's control tower will remain open despite being designated by the federal government for closure next month due to sequestration cuts. "I really have a feeling that this whole crazy idea of the FAA is going to go away. There is no question that other delegations across the country are also acting. This is not trivial. This would affect safety, and it would be hard for FAA to justify," Davidson said. Davidson said he sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration Tuesday on behalf of the Airport Authority also asking that the tower remain open. "I have a feeling this whole thing may turn around," Davidson said of national tower closures, "which would be good for Nashua and be good for whole country." Even if the FAA were to go ahead with the closures, Davidson said Nashua's control tower still shouldn't be closed. "I think our case is a little bit unique," Davidson said. Davidson said the Airport Authority, which sent the letter to the FAA Tuesday, would probably not get a response for at least a week.<\|endoftext\|>NH congressional delegation speaks out against government shutdown MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire lawmakers are speaking out on the floors of the U.S. House and Senate about the effects that the ongoing government shutdown are having on Granite Staters. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said the shutdown is hurting air traffic controllers and their families. She said President Donald Trump seems to be the only person who doesn't want the shutdown to end. "I urge President Trump, Majority Leader (Mitch) McConnell and our Republican colleagues to take up these bills to reopen the government," Shaheen said. "I believe we should reopen the government. Let's do our jobs so that the rest of America can do theirs." Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas recounted the stories of hardship he heard in New Hampshire from those who receive government paychecks or depend on federal services. "The president says this shutdown is necessary to protect the American people, yet every story I hear in my district demonstrates that this shutdown is making us less safe," Pappas said. Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster said officials with groups that deal with domestic violence have told her they might have to cut back on their services. "Air traffic controllers, TSA agents, DEA agents and even, ironically, Border Patrol agents are not receiving their pay, and our safety is at risk," Kuster said. Democratic U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan is scheduled to speak later in the day.<\|endoftext\|>NH business leaders are seeking reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank PETERBOROUGH — The looming deadline to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which expires at the end of June, is already affecting New Hampshire businesses, business leaders told U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and Export-Import Bank chief of staff Scott Schloegel on Thursday. “So if we don’t have one of the reauthorization bills passed by then, then we would have to stop issuing any new transactions of any kinds,” Schloegel said. Schloegel said he knows of many projects that would not go forward if the bank is allowed to expire, including a $668 million clean drinking water project in Cameroon and GE’s $350 million locomotive deal in Angola. Kuster, who is calling for the bank’s immediate reauthorization, hosted a roundtable discussion with local business leaders Thursday at New Hampshire Ball Bearings in Peterborough. “My intention in all of this is to bring attention to all these companies that are making things from the most sophisticated ball bearings to T-shirts and everything in between,” said Kuster, a Democrat who represents District 2. New Hampshire Ball Bearings does not export its products, but many of its customers, such Boeing and GE, do. “You’re what we call hidden exporters,” Schloegel said. “Being from Michigan, we always said: ‘When the auto industry sneezes the rest of the state gets a cold.’ And when you get those big industries like Boeing and GE that sneeze, it trickles down.” The expiration of the bank has been causing concern for Marlborough T-shirt company The Mountain Corp., said Kirianna Howard, director of international sales and exports. The Mountain, which is known as the maker of the Three Wolf Moon T-shirt, exports a great deal to Europe and China, Howard said. The Export-Import Bank is a “hidden gem” that allows The Mountain to extend credit to international accounts, Howard said. Michael Boyle, CEO of Boyle Energy Services & Technology Inc. in Manchester, said his company has close to 60 employees in New Hampshire and is buying a 70,000-square-foot facility in Merrimack this week. “We have lots of concerns about our ability to go forward because almost all of our relationships are all off-shore, are tied to our ability to maintain support credit and support the insurance facility that we have currently through Ex-Im Bank,” Boyle said. “The jobs that I have added in the last six months were all predicated on this, and we were going to continue on.” Boyle said he is testifying in Washington, D.C., about the Export-Import Bank on Tuesday. Boyle told Kuster he is a “highly active conservative Republican ... but I love the fact that you are a patriot for New Hampshire, and I fully support you as our representative.” Supporting the Ex-Im Bank is neither a Republican nor Democrat issue, he said. Kuster agreed, and said the Ex-Im Bank ensures that products, not profits, go overseas.<\|endoftext\|>NH1: Kuster says veterans bill biggest achievement; talks 2016 WASHINGTON D.C. - Looking back at her first two years in Congress, Rep. Annie Kuster lists passing a veterans reform bill as among her biggest achievements. "It's a major reform actually using some of the issues that we had resolved in New Hampshire working on access to health care for our veterans. It entails giving access through not just the Veterans Administration and hospitals and clinics but through private organizations and reimbursement. So I'm very proud, we did a pilot project in Concord Hospital with our veterans, and I'm very proud that this has been adapted across the country," said Kuster, a first-term Democrat who represents the Granite State's 2nd Congressional District, and who sits on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. "Obviously we've got a lot to do in the Veterans Committee on oversight, making sure that we don't have another situation like the one out in Phoenix. But I'm also very excited that at we added two new veterans' health care clinics in my district, in Colebrook and in Berlin, and I'm going to continue to work very hard for our veterans," added Kuster, in an interview in her Capitol Hill office with NH1. Kuster lists the gridlock in the nation's capital as her biggest disappointment. "I think this has been described as one of the worst Congress sessions every because of the gridlock. There's a lot of work that needs to be done on creating jobs and moving our economy forward. I want to work on making college more affordable for our hard working middle class families in New Hampshire and I want to continue to support our veterans and our seniors. And what I worry about is that because of the gridlock, because of the partisanship, it's very difficult to move legislation forward," Kuster said. Kuster is part of a group called United Solutions, which she says is "a bipartisan group of freshman, now we'll be sophomore members, and we'll be inviting the new members to join us, and hope to continue to build just good will and the ability to find common ground. I'm not abandoning my principles or my values but I do think we need to come together and create relationships across the aisle and look for common ground where we can find it to move the country forward." Less gridlock in 2015? Kuster, who helped create the group last year, hosted a year end meeting on Thursday. She hopes that there will be more bipartisan efforts next year. "Look, I'm an optimist. I wouldn't be doing this if I wasn't. I feel very very strongly that we can find common ground," Kuster added. "I'm hoping that we will be able to find common ground on bills like infrastructure development. The business community constantly comes to me and says we need better highways, better roads, and I'm going to be working on bringing rail to Nashua, New Hampshire. These are issues that we can all agree on. They're business issues, but they're jobs. Unions want these projects to go forward. People need high paying jobs and infrastructure is a great place to start. And frankly I think it's completely bipartisan." Kuster won re-election last month, beating GOP challenger Marilinda Garcia, a state representative, by 10 percentage points. But New Hampshire's other House member, Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, narrowly lost to her Republican challenger, former congressman Frank Guinta. Read more here.<\|endoftext\|>Nashua Telegraph: Hudson veteran speaks about her own sex assault in the military, wants victims to know they are not alone HUDSON – Toward the end of her 20-year career, U.S. Army veteran Judy Atwood-Bell remembers how it became too painful for her to don her military uniform. Wearing the clothing brought back so many painful memories. “It made me feel like I was being raped,” she said. Atwood-Bell, 51, who now lives in Hudson, was sexually assaulted when she was 19 in the early 1980s. She said he was a Green Beret she met at a club. He invited her back to his barracks room at Fort Devens in Massachusetts. She said no to his advances, but that didn’t change what happened next. “He was in Special Forces,” she said. “I feared for my life.” Atwood-Bell’s story is similar to many women placed into such terrifying, life-altering scenarios while serving in the military. Sitting comfortably in her home, with the issue of military sexual assault playing out on a national scale with more allegations against military officials coming to light and pending legislation moving forward in Congress, Atwood-Bell refers to her experience as a “situation.” To<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Lamborn announces U.S. Service Academies nominees By Tom Massmann- KRDO News Channel 13 Colorado Springs, Colo (KRDO) - Congressman Doug Lamborn announced Saturday that fifty students from Colorado's Fifth Congressional District would receive his nomination for entry into one of the four service academies; the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. This year's fifty nominees were selected based on meeting or exceeding Congressman Lamborn's selection process to enter the esteemed military academies. “We have some of the finest young men and women here today,” Lamborn told KRDO before the ceremony. “They're hard working, they’re smart, they show leadership, they’re involved with different ways of helping other people," Lamborn says, "and they have a desire to serve our country.” The process to get here was not easy. They had to go through a rigorous interview and application process all virtually because of COVID-19. However, these students who dream of being part of our military say all the hard work they've done over the years was worth it. For a complete list of Congressman Lamborn's Service Academy Nominees for 2025, you can visit this website.<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Doug Lamborn visits students at Coronado High School COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Congressman Doug Lamborn visited students, staff and teachers at Coronado High School Friday to hand out 150 pocket versions of the Constitution. Lamborn encouraged students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, which currently has Colorado student-produced fine art on display in Washington D.C. He said handing out the Constitution to students is an important step for their future. "It's great for young people to be exposed to the Constitution. It's great for everybody, but especially as people are beginning their adult life and going out into the world, it's a great foundation, and we have the best Constitution in the world and it's a great thing for people to study and be aware of," Lamborn said. Lamborn also asked interested students to fill out applications for the U.S. service academies. The congressman has nomination authority for 40 applicants. Currently the annual process is underway, with more than 120 nominees to be interviewed this weekend.To read this article in its original format, visit Fox 21 News<\|endoftext\|>Community supports veterans left in the dark about their future COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Things are looking up for two veterans who were taking classes to get a HVAC certification in Texas. The Retail Ready Career Center in Texas closed unexpectedly, leaving the students without a certificate they worked for and no way to get a hold of those transcripts. They were also left with uncertainty on whether or not they would get their GI bill tuition money back. But the community came together to lend a helping hand to these guys. FOX21 first spoke with Charles Autry and Steven Patillo in October about this issue. Now although there are still no answers, members of the Colorado Springs community have stepped up to offer a different path. "That was the biggest thing, get that resolved and to open up to the doors of opportunity and pursue the education required elsewhere," said Charles Autry. Congressman Doug Lamborn's office stepped up to help and all $20,000 of each of their education benefits will be restored in November. The regional vice president of Colorado Technical University, Mark Seglem, saw our report and said he felt drawn to help as a fellow veteran. "It broke my heart quite frankly," said Seglem. "We wanted to reach out to you guys, because you were treated very badly and that's something that doesn't sit well with us," Seglem told Autry. So he told the vets if they were interested, they could take part in one of their degree programs. "Those folks who have served our nation and what they have done and the sacrifices they have made when they are wronged. People step up and say we want to figure this out, we want to help," said Seglem. This offer is something the two vets we spoke to are really thankful for. "What is really helpful for a veteran if you really want to thank them is to find out where they need help and where to give a hand in that direction," said Autry. "It's nice to know people are out there trying to help us and they do care," said Steven Patillo. Since we spoke to them last, Autry now has a job in the Colorado College HVAC Department, but Patillo is still looking. Autry and Patillo became fast friends in the trade school as lab partners. Since the school closed down they have stuck together and later both coincidentally applied for the same job in Colorado college's HVAC department. They both made it to the second round of interviews and were actually talking each other up. Charles Autry was the one who was chosen for the position, but still wants to help out a deserving friend. "There is one more veteran out there, at least one that i know of that is still looking for help in this field ... he a friend of mine and we'd love to see the same kind of break happen to him," said Autry. Patillo said maybe the offer from CTU will allow him to pursue his bachelor's degree once again.<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Doug Lamborn: The effects of abortion on women, babies, and taxpayers When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took the gavel as Speaker of the House, she said "I now call the House to order on behalf of all of America's children." No one can argue with that as far as it goes. However, the deep irony of those words is that later the same day, she tried to use the hard-earned money of taxpayers to end the lives of unborn children overseas. The media and pro-abortion advocates want to avoid talking about Americans' growing opposition to abortion. A Marist Poll released earlier this month found that 54 percent of Americans oppose taxpayer funding of domestic abortions, and a massive 75 percent oppose funding abortion overseas. Additionally, the polling company, inc./WomanTrend just released findings showing that given the option between funding Federally Qualified Health Centers that do not perform abortions or funding Planned Parenthood, whose central mission is abortion, millennials preferred to fund FQHCs by a three to one margin. And yet, taxpayer money is still funneled to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. Government leaders should listen to the people they represent, and commit to no longer forcing them to pay for a practice that the majority of taxpayers view as a moral wrong. Polls show that people oppose abortion, yet we know the choice that many Americans face each day. The choice many women and men face to keep or abort a baby is a difficult and emotional one. Most often, the decision is based on finances, career, and family dynamic. At the end of every day, the people affected are just that - people. The reality is abortion has deeply rocked our communities at a very personal level. It hits closer to home than a national debate or two political parties. Those considering having or supporting an abortion may be our children, our parents, and our brothers and sisters. As Frederica Mathewes-Green so powerfully wrote: For the question remains, do women want abortion?... Like an animal caught in a trap, trying to gnaw off its own leg, a woman who seeks abortion is trying to escape a desperate situation by an act of violence and self-loss. Abortion is not a sign that women are free, but a sign that they are desperate. The solution for a person caught in a trap is not to make them learn to enjoy it, or ignore the pain and indignity of it, but rather to set them free, to give them a better choice. Legislators at the state and federal level would do well to remember that abortion is not the solution, but evidence of a problem. Mathewes-Green concluded, "Women's rights are not in conflict with their own children's rights; the appearance of such a conflict is a sign that something is wrong in society." What if, instead of promoting abortion to children and trying to pretend it isn't painful or morally wrong, we as individuals, communities, and leaders, considered how to address the real problem? Abortion is never something to be celebrated. It is a failure of our society to provide support to someone in need. Let's stand up for children, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. But let's remember that standing up for women and standing up for children means defending them and giving each one — born and unborn alike — the best possible chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Congressman Doug Lamborn is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Colorado's Fifth Congressional District and the author of fetal tissue protection laws in the Colorado State Senate and the U.S. Congress.<\|endoftext\|>(PITTSBURGH, PA) – Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) led a coalition of Members from the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation in a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig on behalf of constituents across Pennsylvania who have experienced difficulty Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) voted in support of the legislation, which was passed on a bipartisan b (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today the House of Representatives passed on a bipartisan basis the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. (WASHINGTON, DC) – Representatives Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) led a coalition of bipartisan Members in a letter to Senate and House leadership advocating for the needs of our nation's veterans, transitioning service members (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) announced the Beaver County, Mt. Lebanon and Penn Hills District Offices will reopen to constituents effective Monday, June 22 as Beaver County and Allegheny County have both entered Pennsylvania’s Green Phase of the reopening matrix. (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) joined Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and a bipartisan coalition of Members to introduce the National Guard COVID-19 Earned Benefits Guarantee Act. The bill directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to treat a full-time National Guard COVID-19 activation as not shorter than 90 days, a threshold tha (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) issued the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives vote on H.R. 6800: Letter to House Leadership Requests Immediate Infusion in Federal Funding for State Departments of Transportation in Next COVID-19 Relief Package (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Representatives Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Bob Gibbs (OH-7), both members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a coalition of bipartisan Members in a letter to House leadership encouraging support for state Departments Annual Competition for PA-17 High School Students Moves to All-Digital Format with Submissions Due Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM (PITTSBURGH, PA) – Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) announced that due to the coronavirus public health crisis, the 2020 Congressional Art Competition is moving to an all-digital submission format and is open to all high school students in grades 9-12 living in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. 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Category - journalism and media communication, law This week, the question of whether South Korean women should have access to legal abortions is being officially addressed at the highest levels of government. On Sep. 30, a petitioner wrote on the presidential office’s website about lifting the abortion ban and legalizing abortion pills. The petition, now closed, garnered over 234,000 signatures within a month. “I think unwanted birth is a tragedy to the mother, the newborn and the country,” the anonymous petitioner began the post. According to South Korean criminal law, “a woman who procures her own miscarriage through the use of drugs or other means shall be punished” by imprisonment for up to a year or a fine up to two million won (about $1,800). An illicit abortion practitioner can also be sentenced to up to three years in prison. Abortions are nevertheless widely practiced. The Ministry of Health and Welfare estimated that in 2010, 169,000 abortions were performed (roughly one third of how many babies were born that year). This number was down 28 percent from 2008 when the estimated number of abortions was 241,000. The actual number may still be much higher, seeing as abortions are practiced underground with no official documentation. At the time of publication, Korea Exposé was unable to obtain the most recent statistics from the ministry. It’s an open secret that for hefty prices, obstetricians may perform abortions even in cases that don’t precisely fit the legal exceptions (pregnancy by rape or incest or pregnancy that poses certain health risks to mother or baby). Abortion pills, though illegal, can also be easily purchased online. The petitioner, whose gender is unknown, argues that criminalizing abortion creates significant health and safety risks for women. With no legal, regulated abortion options available, women resort to underground abortion practitioners. Pregnant women are already under physical and psychological stress. The possibility of medical accidents liable to happen in such unregulated clinics can deepen their stress, she said. In 2015, a 17-year-old in the 23rd week of her pregnancy died during an illegal abortion surgery in Seoul, according to Yonhap News Agency. The practitioner allegedly made a false description of the reason for the surgery as “pregnancy by rape.” The practitioner was sentenced to one year in prison and suspended from medical practice for two years. Upon introducing the petition board in August, the Moon Jae-in administration pledged to respond to any petition that receives over 200,000 signatures within 30 days. This would be the second petition to earn a response. The first petition, prompted by an assault case involving middle-schoolers, demanded a stricter punishment for juvenile delinquents. Three senior government officials subsequently discussed whether the current law was too lenient. The Blue House has yet to respond to Korea Exposé’s requests for clarification, on what a “response” to the abortion petition would entail. Update: The Blue House’s response to petitions does not have a set form. A response will only suggest the direction the administration will take regarding the matter and does not have legal force, according to Kim Dong-jo, a spokesman from the presidential office, on Oct. 31 2017. Cover image: Abortion is illegal, but not uncommon in South Korea. (Source: nikosapelaths via Pixabay, CC0 a permissive license)<\|endoftext\|>On neatly cut green, artificial turf, 25 teenagers were hard at practice. “Faster, faster!” yelled their coach, Son Woong-jung, while forcing his charge to count out loud the number of times they dribbled their balls. The kids, breathing heavy, alternated dribbling with push-ups and lunges throughout the session. Sometimes, Son scolded or praised students by shouting their names. It also had the effect of keeping them focused. Son is the father of Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, who also happens to be South Korea’s biggest football star. During the 2018 World Cup, Heung-min lived up to the country’s lofty expectations. Although Team South Korea eventually crashed out of the group stage, Son showed tremendous grit even when he and his teammates were trailing Mexico 2:0, scoring a goal during injury time. He was also one of South Korea’s two scorers during the match against Germany, knocking the defending World Cup champions out of the games. But unlike most soccer standouts, Son, now 26, never played a match until he was 14. And he has openly credited his father’s unconventional training method with his own successes, telling Evening Standard in March: “He gave me my attitude, helped me with so many things. He still lives with me and comes to every home game.” Today, Son Woong-jung, 50, runs a popular football academy in the relatively small city of Chuncheon, about 75km east of Seoul. But long before Heung-min’s 41 goals in Bundesliga and 30 goals in the English Premier League, Woong-jung coached a local elementary school team, training his two sons Heung-min and Heung-yun in between. As a former professional footballer in South Korea, Woong-jung blames his own lackluster career on thinking too much about winning and not enough about fundamentals. That problem, he says, is shared by many South Korean players. He retired in 1990 after becoming injured, and he didn’t want his sons to make the same mistakes. Rather than pushing them to win as many matches as possible, Woong-jung decided to apply a radically different approach to his two sons, whom he drilled relently in basic skills. “Obsession with winning at a young age naturally leads to excessive training [beyond what young players can handle]. This will ruin their careers,” he said. “This is also the reason why famous national players like Park Ji-sung and Ki Sung-yueng suffer from knee problems.” In 2010, when Heung-min was already a celebrity playing for Hamburger SV, South Korean broadcaster SBS aired a segment about his early training. It showed that everything went according to the senior Son’s own timetable. His two sons were not allowed to move on to learning a new skill until they mastered an old one to the extent that their father required. Practice sessions were limited to two hours at a time, to prevent overtraining and injury, but Heung-min also spent three or four hours a day only on ball lifting. He often lost his toenails. When his sons became a little lazy, Woong-jung was not hesitant at all to land blows on them. “I hit my sons a lot because sometimes it’s necessary. I know Europeans don’t understand this though,” Son told me and a Dutch journalist I accompanied to his academy. But perhaps thanks to this rigorous regimen, Heung-min belongs to a select group of footballers who can truly play with both feet. (Citing research done at the London School of Economics in 2009, The Telegram proclaimed in 2015: “only 18 percent of the players in the top five European leagues are comfortable on either side.”) The elder Son’s close—some might say borderline abusive—attention to his children is not unusual, at least in the context of South Korean sports. Pak Se Ri, the country’s first and the world’s youngest golfer ever to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (in 2007), was, in a manner of speaking, also made by her father, Pak Joon-chul. According to his 1998 interview with The New York Times, Joon-chul made Se Ri train “every day that she was not in school ... regardless of whether there was a heat wave or freezing cold. ... Sometimes, in the cold, icicles would form in her hair while she practiced.” An anecdote about how he left his young daughter alone in a cemetery to develop “her bravery” has become a national legend. (In a recent interview, Joon-chul said that the story had become exaggerated over the years.) Another South Korean sports star, figure skater Kim Yuna, is as famous for her talent and success as she is for her mother’s dedication. National daily Donga Ilbo said, “In Kim Yuna’s conquest of the World Junior Figure Skating Championship, her mother [Park Mee-hee]’s support behind the scene was essential.” (A 2009 New York Times profile noted the influence of such parables: “However extreme that may sound, Ms. Park’s achievement in producing a high-achieving child—and similar accounts of parental devotion behind other Korean athletes and performers—inspires thousands of other Korean mothers.”) Son Woong-jung certainly shares that parental devotion, while emulating the emphasis on basics in a sport South Korea is known for excelling at: archery. After a South Korean archery coach, Lee Ki-sik, agreed to train USA Archery from 2006, Don Rabska, an American coach who worked with Lee, described to Reuters what he found out about the typical South Korean training regimen: “First they spend months learning the proper stance. Then it’s months learning to raise one arm, then both arms for a couple of months.” He marveled, “Those kids have six months intensive training before they shoot their first arrow.” That said, Son Woong-jung’s curriculum cannot be called entirely South Korean. In designing it, Son says he watched training videos of the famous Ajax Youth Academy for young footballers, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. “When we see well-developed countries or companies, they invested a lot of time and effort in the basics in every way. Football is the same,” Son said. At the academy he now runs, Son Woong-jung applies the same training regimen he used with his sons, attracting believers like Jung Hee-sook. Moving her family to Chuncheon from another city 63 km away, she enrolled her son, Ryu Dong-wan, 16, in Son’s program and sits in the sun every day with other mothers to watch him and 24 other football hopefuls repeat basic maneuvers. (Except on occasional overseas trips for training, the kids never play a real match.) “At other places in the country, they mainly play matches and there is no time and environment to learn the basic techniques. Here you can get training according to the coach’s philosophy and the children’s age,” said Jung, who “gave up her everything” to see her son train at Son’s academy. “This place aims to cultivate global talent, and some trainees go abroad for testing or get scouted outright. In fact, some who started here are now playing overseas.” Son Woong-jung conceded that training is not everything. About his other son Heung-yun, who is now one of the coaches at the academy, he stated coldly, “He just had no talent.” But he is also proud of his ability to discern raw talent so that right people get the right training. “Believe it or not, I have a trained eye with which I can make a snap judgment of a young player’s talent when they first come to see me, and it’s 70-percent accurate.” He is now starting an entire education system for prospective footballers, complete with a school where older pupils can learn English, reading and other “life skills” that they might need should they not become professional players. It is to be located just a two-minute drive from the elementary school Heung-min attended, in a park that will also contain football fields, futsal grounds, a club house, a gym and a museum dedicated to Heung-min. With Woong-jung’s ambitious plan, Heung-min’s successes as a South Korean football player abroad might not end up being a one-time miracle. Cover image: Son Heung-min, playing for Bayer Leverkusen, participates in a 2014 charity match sponsored by LG Electronics. (Credit: LG Electronics, licensed under<\|endoftext\|>Catching Up with Annie We’re all part of the solution Washington, D.C., April 24, 2020 It’s been a challenging several weeks as Granite Staters and folks nationwide continue to adjust to their temporary ‘new normals’ to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s critical that at this time we focus on how we can all act to be a part of the solution to this public health crisis. After a busy week of speaking with local business leaders, agriculture officials, domestic and sexual violence advocates and more - I headed to DC to help pass our latest relief package. I remain energized as I continue my work to keep New Hampshire safe and healthy. Yesterday, I traveled to Washington, DC and voted for the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Investment Act. This legislation will ensure that New Hampshire receives additional funding and support as we continue responding to the public health and economic crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19. While physical distancing is necessary and effective, our efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ have had far-reaching economic consequences for millions of Americans. This legislation will expand testing and provide additional support to our small businesses, hospitals, workers, and families so that we can continue our progress to stem the spread of COVID-19. You can watch me discuss my trip to Washington here. Earlier in the week, I joined Adam Sexton on WMUR’s CloseUp to discuss our federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire, my work to secure additional funding for our small businesses and rural communities, the necessity of expanding and increasing testing, and future plans to reopen our communities. When the time comes, we will need a conscientious approach to safely reopen our economy. You can watch the interview here. Protecting Stimulus Payments for Americans I called on Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to protect stimulus payments for individuals from private debt collectors. While Congress specifically exempted stimulus payments from some debts owed to states or the federal government, like student loans, due to a legislative oversight, nothing in the CARES Act explicitly protects these payments from private garnishments. These funds are intended to help families buy groceries, prescription medication, and other essential items during this public health crisis. Allowing debt collectors to stick their hands into the pockets of working people while we battle a historic illness is counter to the intent of these resources. I urge Secretary Mnuchin to prevent more Americans from needlessly suffering. Funding to Combat COVID-19 New Hampshire received the first half of the $1.25 billion included in the CARES Act this week. We owe a debt of gratitude to our first responders, health care providers, essential workers, and all who are on the frontlines as we work to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus – these federal dollars will help to ensure that they have the resources and support they need to continue responding to this emergency. This funding will bolster support for Granite State workers, small businesses, and families as we respond to this public health and economic crisis. I will continue to work with the Governor, our Congressional Delegation, and my colleagues in Congress to secure the funding and resources our state needs to get through this. I was pleased to join the New Hampshire delegation to announce that the state will receive approximately $17 million for COVID-19 testing as part of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Investment Act. Re-opening New Hampshire’s economy goes hand in hand with addressing the public health emergency posed by coronavirus. As we look towards recovery, it’s clear that we must be able to conduct widespread testing for COVID-19. This funding will help our state expand access to coronavirus testing so we can protect our frontline workers and prevent further spread of this virus within our communities. Standing Up for Our Environment On Wednesday, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. I fondly remember the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, when I was a student at Rundlett Junior High in Concord. We organized students to pick up roadside trash all over town. For the young climate activists, stay strong and be bold. Your voice is important and you will create lasting change in our world - I know because we brought about meaningful change back then, and working together, we will again. To all who have found themselves spending more time outdoors and reconnecting with nature as we take measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 – on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s recommit ourselves to protecting our environment for future generations. Reimbursing Communities for Costs Associated with COVID-19 This week, I joined our state’s delegation in calling on President Trump to approve the state’s request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse costs that New Hampshire incurs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our state and local partners on the front lines of this crisis have committed significant resources toward slowing the spread of COVID-19; however, the demands of responding to this pandemic have already oustripped many of the capabilities and resources of the state and local communities. It is critical that New Hampshire receives the full support of the federal government as it works to save lives. Balancing the Public Health and Economic Implications of this Crisis Protecting Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care I’m proud to join a bipartisan effort in Congress in calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand Medicare coverage for telehealth services provided by physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists. These providers offer critical care for many Medicare recipients, who are among our most vulnerable. As the covid-19 crisis continues, we must ensure these individuals can access the care they need without putting their health at risk. Earlier this week I spoke with leaders from several of New Hampshire’s leading substance misuse providers, including EasterSeals - Farnum Center, Families in Transition and Riverbend Community Mental Health. As the co-founder and chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, I heard first-hand about what many in the field are now describing as a dual public health crisis. Providers have quickly leveraged the expansion of telehealth to support group sessions, mental health counseling and related out-patient programming. I also heard about the challenges Substance Use Disorder providers have faced in accessing adequate personal protective equipment, as well as their desire for expanded access to rapid testing. Keeping People Safe from Domestic and Sexual Violence On Wednesday, I hosted a Facebook Live conversation with Lyn Schollett, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. I am so tremendously proud of the work the Coalition and its partners across the state do to support survivors—particularly in these challenging times. Lyn provided insights on how to identify potential incidents of abuse and how we can all help those who are suffering find safety. If you or someone you love is experiencing violence, please call the New Hampshire Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-644-3574 or the New Hampshire Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-277-5570. You can watch my conversation with Lyn here. Supporting Granite Staters with Disabilities This week, I spoke with Granite State Independent Living about the unique challenges the COVID-19 pandemic is having on in-home personal care services. I heard directly about the need for more widespread access to personal protective equipment and how we must continue to protect Granite State seniors, individuals living with disabilities and the workforce serving our friends and family members. This week, I spoke with our state’s Agriculture leaders and local farmers from across my district about pressing issues facing the farming sector and how we can best support their tireless efforts. The CARES Act provided $9.5 billion in emergency funds for farmers, and I wrote to Agriculture Secretary Perdue to ensure that small and local producers are not left out. On Wednesday, I spoke with the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (NHCLF) about the tremendous work they are doing to help businesses and communities in their time of need. NHCLF provides technical assistance to businesses for a range of applications-whether it is a restaurant implementing online takeout for the first time or a small business that needs help applying for a PPP Loan. I remain committed to ensuring community development finance institutions like these can continue to provide these critical resources. I joined a group meeting with the New Hampshire Library Association’s members and the leadership of the State of New Hampshire Library this week. Libraries have an important role in our communities, which is why I was glad New Hampshire’s libraries were supported with more than $122,000 in additional funds in the CARES Act. Additionally, I signed onto a letter to my colleagues calling for $2 billion in emergency funding for libraries through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Looking out for Children During this public health crisis, children across our state have lost an already fragile safety net and we must all do our part to protect our most vulnerable children during these unprecedented times. This week I checked in with our state’s Director of the Office of the Child Advocate, Moira O’Neill, who reminded us that simply checking in with parents who are home with young children is critical. If parents appear to be struggling, be sure they know where they can get help: urge them to call the 211 Infoline for local resources, New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to report concerning stress levels, New Hampshire’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NH) at (603) 225-5359, or the Childhelp Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD to speak or text with a crisis counselor. For further information, please visit the Office of the Child Advocate’s website. Keeping in Touch with Local Leaders Like many of you, I am closely tracking the areas in the state with the highest concentrations of cases of COVID-19. Several towns in the southern tier are dealing with elevated instances of COVID-19, so I checked in with town administrators and emergency operations personnel in Hudson, Salem, Windham, and Pelham to get updates and thank them for their efforts. I continue to be impressed by the leadership of our cities and towns, especially those working at the local level on the front lines of this crisis, and I will continue working to get them the resources they need. I was pleased to assist dozens of Granite Staters in returning home over the past month from twelve different countries including Peru, Morocco and Honduras. If you are overseas and your travel has been impacted by COVID-19, register at step.state.gov to receive timely, country-specific updates about charter flights so you can get back to the United States safely. You can also notify the State Department of your situation by calling 1-888-407-4747 for callers located in the U.S. and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 for callers located overseas. 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### Wikipedia: Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno (Diocese of Fresno Education Corp.) \|First air date\|\|November 2, 1986\| 49 (UHF, 1986–2009) \|Transmitter power\|\|185 kW 126 kW (CP) \|Height\|\|834 m (2,736 ft) 827.7 m (2,716 ft) (CP) KNXT, virtual and UHF digital channel 50, is a religious independent television station serving Fresno, California, United States that is licensed to Visalia. The station is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno. KNXT's studios are located on North Fresno Street (just north of downtown Fresno), and its transmitter is located on Blue Ridge in rural northwestern Tulare County. The station first signed on the air on November 2, 1986; prior to the station's sign-on, the KNXT call letters were previously used downstate on the CBS owned-and-operated station on VHF channel 2 in Los Angeles from 1951 to 1984, when it adopted its current KCBS-TV calls. Programming seen on KNXT is mainly of a Roman Catholic religious orient, with some shows being sourced from the Eternal Word Television Network; however, KNXT is somewhat less conservative doctrinally (but firmly in line with Catholic Church teachings). The station's programming consists of a mix of local daily and Sunday Mass, talk shows, music and variety programs, the Rosary, children's programs, and Catholic-targeted movies. KNXT also carries a handful of Protestant produced programs that do not get into doctrinal issues (including children's shows), as well as some limited secular programming. The station's programming is simulcast on translator station KNXT-LP (channel 38) in Bakersfield. KNXT-LP was acquired by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno from Cocola Broadcasting on November 2, 2007, to serve as a repeater of KNXT. KNXT is the only full-power, 24-hour Catholic-owned broadcast station in the United States that is not a member station of PBS, although many other Roman Catholic dioceses around the nation provide such programming to cable or closed-circuit television systems (although other television stations, including WWL-TV in New Orleans, KDTU (now KTTU) in Tucson, Arizona, WETG (now WFXP) in Erie, Pennsylvania, WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin, WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana, WTXX (now WCCT-TV) in Hartford, Connecticut, and WIHS-TV (now WSBK-TV) in Boston, have been owned by Catholic interests, all seven stations were commercial, primarily secular stations with limited Catholic programming). \|50.1\|\|480i\|\|4:3\|\|Main KNXT programming\| KNXT shut down its analog signal, over UHF channel 49, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 50. Spectrum auction repack KNXT is one of nearly 1,000 television stations that will be required to change their digital channel allocation in the upcoming spectrum auction repack in late 2017 or early 2018. The station will reallocate its digital signal to UHF channel 22 in phase one of the repack. - RabbitEars TV Query for KNXT - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and Second Rounds" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-24. - "Repack Plan For Diocese of Fresno Ed. Corp. In Visalia, CA". Ericson, Trip. RabbitEars. Retrieved April 18, 2017. - knxt.tv - KNXT official website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KNXT - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KNXT-TV<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === First air date\|\|December 1965\| \|HAAT\|\|317 m (1,040 ft)\| \|Owner\|\|John Linder and Lynn Ketelsen (Blooming Prairie Farm Radio Inc.) KNXR is an FM radio station in Rochester, Minnesota. The station's transmitter site and 1,040 foot tower are located directly east of Rochester, off County Highway 119. With the station broadcasting at 100,000 watts and with the prime location and height of the tower, KNXR broadcasts can often be heard throughout much of southern Minnesota, western Wisconsin and northern Iowa. The station began broadcasting on Christmas Eve 1965. Until January 31, 2015, the station played easy listening music, and featured John Doremus' program Patterns in Music, weeknights from 7 to 10 pm. The station's first hour was rebroadcast on Christmas Eve 2015 to mark the 50th anniversary of their first terrestrial radio broadcast. While operating as a beautiful music station, KNXR had a very devoted following, on the strongest FM signal in Rochester. Hometown Broadcasting of Rochester had launched a Hot Adult Contemporary format in February 2015 after buying KNXR, from longtime owner Tom Jones. Jones has retained the station's vast Easy Listening music library, which can now be streamed online at 97five.com. On February 29, 2016, Lynn Ketelsen and John Linder’s Blooming Prairie Farm Radio completed its purchase of KNXR, and on March 6th, 97.5 began stunting with a loop of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" by Rolf Harris, promoting a new format to launch the following day at noon. At that time, KNXR became "Minnesota 97.5" with a classic hits format. - KNXR Rochester Stunting - KNXR Becomes Minnesota 97.5 - Query the FCC's FM station database for KNXR - Radio-Locator information on KNXR - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KNXR - FCC history cards for KNXR<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. #### Remove this template message) \|City\|\|KNWZ: Coachella, California\| KNWQ: Palm Springs, California KNWH: Yucca Valley, California \|Broadcast area\|\|Coachella Valley\| \|Branding\|\|K-News 94.3 104.7\| \|Slogan\|\|The Voice of the Valley\| \|Frequency\|\|KNWZ: 970 kHz\| KNWQ: 1140 kHz KNWH: 1250 kHz \|Translator(s)\|\|104.7 K284CR (Palm Springs, relays KNWZ)\| 94.3 K232CX (Desert Hot Springs, relays KNWQ) 103.7 K279CO (Yucca Valley, relays KNWH) \|First air date\|\|KNWZ: 1954\| 5,000 watts day 360 watts night 10,000 watts day 2,500 watts night 800 watts day 77 watts night \|Facility ID\|\|KNWZ: 12130\| \|Transmitter coordinates\|\| KNWZ\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|KNWZ: K-NeWs Z\| KNWQ: K-NeWs Q KNWH: K-NeWs H \|Owner\|\|Alpha Media LLC \| (Alpha Media Licensee LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KCLB-FM, KCLZ, KDES-FM, KDGL, KKUU, KPSI-FM, K297BO\| KNWZ/KNWQ/KNWH is a simulcast news/talk station owned and operated by Alpha Media LLC in Palm Springs, California. The stations combine to serve the Coachella Valley area of Palm Springs, California, Yucca Valley area, and surrounding desert cities. KNWQ's transmitter is in Palm Springs (for the Western Coachella Valley and Banning area), while KNWZ is in Coachella 25 miles to the east (for the Eastern Coachella and Imperial Valleys). KNWQ was originally on 1340 kHz and moved to 1010 kHz in 1958. It moved to 1140 kHz in 1984. "K-News" also owns and operates KNWH 1250 in the town of Yucca Valley serving the sparsely populated Morongo Basin area in a 30-mile radius. As of October 2009, K-News operates an FM radio translator on 94.3 MHz from Desert Hot Springs covering the entire Coachella Valley. In 2016, KNWZ airs on 103.7 in the Twentynine Palms area. In 2018, it added a translator on 104.7 FM for the Palm Springs area, in addition to 94.3 FM from Coachella. KNWZ/KNWQ/KNWH carries such programs as Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin Show, Savage Nation with Michael Savage and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory as well as the locally-produced “Bulldog” Bill Feingold show in the morning and Hot Talk with Rich and Paul in afternoon drive. KNWZ's call letters were originally KGUY (a Country station located at 1270 AM) when it started the "all news format" in late 1974 or early 1975. Before that the call letters were KGOL and was owned by Harry Triner. Harry and Son Doug also owned 1350 KCKC in San Bernardino. Jerry Jolstead was the GM of KMEN 1290 a crosstown top 40 rival also in San Bernardino and their relationship was formed in the years prior to 1973. The Palm Springs market had 11 radio stations in the 1970s. The region's first all news radio station was 1270 KGUY Newsradio in Palm Desert. Owned by Jerry Jolstead, the last-place station had a daytime-only signal and was an affiliate of the NBC/NIS network, which provided wall-to-wall news and sports coverage to complement the station's local coverage. Bill Lorin was hired as program director when the format was originally changed, prior to the call letter change. Jolstead recruited newscaster Terry Corbell in December 1975 to be the station's news director to enhance its local news coverage and ratings. (A Palm Springs native, Corbell had been a newscaster at KPRO in Riverside, California, which had been owned by broadcasting icon Dick Clark.) When the NBC/NIS network defaulted in 1976, Jolstead asked Corbell to design an all-news format. Corbell hired Del Sharbutt to record station IDs and imagery. About 60 days later, Corbell's news format proved to be enormously successful and received a 14-share (Hooper), for second place in the ratings, one point behind KDES. The station ratings revealed that 9 out of 10 men favored KGUY Newsradio. For national coverage, the station used feeds from the Mutual Broadcasting System. Corbell covered the region's top stories: Fundraising visits to Palm Springs by Ronald and Nancy Reagan; the retirement plans of former President Gerald Ford when he lost his bid for re-election; Frank Sinatra's marriage to Barbara Marx; and many other top stories. He also covered the Bob Hope Desert Classic, the Dinah Shore Winners Circle and the American Airlines Tennis Games. Most of Corbell's news reports were exclusive in nature, which he fed to KNX in Hollywood; NBC; and Mutual Broadcasting. In 1977, Corbell left KGUY to be news director at KPLM-TV in Palm Springs. KNWZ debuted at 1270AM in 1988 under the ownership of William Hart, a former Reagan cabinet member as the area's second attempt at an all-news format in the style of KNX and others, but soon converted to a talk radio format. Jerry Jolstead had sold the station and Hart purchased it from Mary and Kate Neiswender. The morning drive slot was occupied from 1994-2000 by Luigi Rossetti under the air name of "Lou Penrose." Rossetti left the station at the height of his popularity to accept a position as District Director for Congresswoman Mary Bono. The Lou Penrose Morning Talk Show was followed from 9-11a.m. by former television newsman Ron Fortner. Poor ratings led to Fortner's dismissal by 1998 immediately after the purchase of the station by Morris Communications as part of the new Desert Radio Group. The station had been simulcast on two FM repeaters and one other station (94.3, 103.9 and 106.9) from April 1995 to October 1998, when Morris purchased the stations; it then converted all three of the FM stations to music formats. Morris then moved KNWZ to 970/1140AM on January 1, 2001. It then bought KCMJ, which had moved to 1270AM, in August 2004 and made it KNWT, "K-News 2." 1270AM was KFUT "Recuerdo", featuring Spanish oldies, became a FOX sports station in 2013 and now is KGAY, an LGBTQ-formatted station. Morris sold the three stations, along with thirty others, to Alpha Media LLC for $38.25 million, effective September 1, 2015. - K-News radio website - Query the FCC's AM station database for KNWZ - Radio-Locator Information on KNWZ - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KNWZ - Query the FCC's AM station database for KNWQ - Radio-Locator Information on KNWQ - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KNWQ - Query the FCC's AM station database for KNWH - Radio-Locator Information on KNWH - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KNWH [ journalism and media communication, geography ]<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### First air date\|\|March 30, 2006 (as KIBB)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K V WolF (former branding)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KPLN (1/20/2006 - 3/09/2006, CP) KZLN (3/09/2006 - 3/30/2006, CP) KIBB (3/30/2006 - 2/13/2008) (Connoisseur Media Licenses, LLC) KVWF (100.5 FM, "100.5 Hank FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Augusta, Kansas, in the United States, the station serves the Wichita area. The station is currently owned by Connoisseur Media. The station's studios are located at Brittany Place in Northeast Wichita and the transmitter is in Andover, Kansas. The 100.5 frequency is the newest and most recent frequency to sign on in Wichita. The frequency would officially sign on the air on March 30, 2006, with an adult hits format, branded as "100.5 Bob FM" and call letters KIBB. On February 14, 2008, the adult hits format and KIBB call letters would be moved to the newly acquired 97.1 frequency. 100.5 would flip to a country format, branded as "100.5 The Wolf". The station would temporarily hold 97.1's former KGGG call letters until February 21, when the station switched call letters with a station in Iowa. The Wolf started with a "10,000 songs in a row" promotion, which is common among newer radio stations, in order to attract an audience. On November 23, 2015, KVWF changed their format to classic country, branded as "100.5 Hank FM". The move takes place almost a year after former classic country station KFTI-FM was sold to Envision and flipped to Rhythmic AC (the format was subsequently moved to 1070 AM). - Query the FCC's FM station database for KVWF - Radio-Locator information on KVWF - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KVWF<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### Henderson – Las Vegas, Nevada \|City of license\|\|Henderson\| \|Branding\|\|Fox 5 (general) Fox 5 News (newscasts) \|Channels\|\|Digital: 9 (VHF) Virtual: 5 (PSIP) 5.2 Fox 5 Weather 24/7 (KVVU Broadcasting Corporation) \|First air date\|\|September 10, 1967\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KHBV-TV (1967–1971)\| 5 (VHF, 1967–2009) \|Former affiliations\|\|Independent (1967–1986)\| \|Transmitter power\|\|86 kW\| KVVU-TV, virtual channel 5 and UHF digital channel 9, is a Fox–affiliated television station serving the Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The station is owned by the Meredith Corporation. KVVU's studios and transmitter are both separately located in Henderson, Nevada, KVVU's city of license: the station's studios are located at the Broadcast Center on West Sunset Road (using the 25 TV 5 Drive street address), while its transmitter is located on Black Mountain, just southwest of the city. KVVU signed on the air on September 10, 1967 as Nevada's first independent station, under the callsign KHBV-TV. The station originally operated from a converted Flying A gas station along Boulder Highway near Sunset Road, while its offices were housed in a modern office building on Flamingo Road. The station was on the air originally from 11 a.m. to Midnight and ran a schedule of movies from the 30's through the 50's, some cartoons, westerns, and a few sitcoms. In 1971, the station was sold to Carson Broadcasting, a company owned by talk show host and entertainer Johnny Carson, who visited the station fairly often. It was at that the that the station adopted its current KVVU-TV call letters. By 1975, the station was on the air by 7 a.m. and ran a large amount of movies, cartoons, more off network sitcoms, drama shows, and some westerns. At the time Las Vegas was not in the top 100 TV markets and was at one point number 150 out of a little over 200 markets. Las Vegas was the smallest market to have four commercial television stations including a commercial independent station, 5 KVVU. There were higher ranked markets that only had two stations and lacked programming from either ABC, NBC, or CBS as a result. Under Carson's ownership, the station often ran R-rated theatrical films uncut during the late night and early morning hours. While the afternoon (1:00 p.m.) and evening (9:00 p.m.) movies would always be different, the same film would be run uncut in the evening and aired in its censored form in the afternoon, but not on the same day. The evening movie generally reran at 1 a.m. almost every day. Films with questionable content were sometimes prefaced by a pre-recorded warning from Carson. The station's announcer from 1973 to 2001, Ralph Menard, would identify channel 5 in station IDs with the catch-phrase "Henderson and Laaassss Vegas"; Menard died in 2003. Meredith Corporation bought the station from Carson Broadcasting in 1985. The station's "5" logo for the next four years was also used on other Meredith-owned stations that broadcast on channel 5, including KPHO-TV, WNEM-TV, KCTV and WTVH. Channel 5 remained an independent station until October 9, 1986, when it became one of the charter affiliates of the newly launched Fox network. However, by the time Fox expanded its programming from late nights into evenings in April 1987, network primetime programming initially ran only two days a week, so KVVU continued to be essentially programmed as an independent station. In the 1980s more talk shows were added to the schedule and movies were cut back slightly. In 1990, the station introduced an on-air mascot named "Rusty the Fox", apparently named after both the station's then-general manager Rusty Durante. The mascot, an anthropomorphic fox (in actuality, a person in a fox costume), is used for community events and at one time was used for announcements for family-oriented information, the block of children's programming called "Fox 5 Kids Club." The station moved into its present studio facilities on Sunset Way in the Green Valley subdivision of Henderson in 1991. The station remained a Fox affiliate during an affiliation deal that was struck between Meredith and CBS in 1994, because that network had a long-term affiliation contract with its existing affiliate KLAS-TV (however, KPHO and WNEM would both change their network affiliations to CBS through the deal; KCTV was already affiliated with that network). It was one of only five stations (not counting satellites or semi-satellites) under Meredith ownership (the company having recently sold off WTVH) at the time of the deal. In June 2006, the station's website was redesigned (along with those of four of Meredith's other stations). The old website was operated by the Local Media Network division of WorldNow. Internet Broadcasting operated the site until 2011, when WorldNow began a group deal with all of Meredith's stations. \|5.1\|\|720p\|\|16:9\|\|KVVU-HD\|\|Main KVVU-TV programming / Fox\| \|5.2\|\|480i\|\|4:3\|\|KVVU-DT\|\|Fox 5 Weather 24/7\| KVVU-TV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 5, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandated. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition VHF channel 9. Through the use of PSIP, digital television display the station's virtual channel as its former VHF analog channel 5. KVVU presently broadcasts a total of 40 hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with seven hours on weekdays and one hour each on Saturdays and Sundays); in addition, the station's sports department produces Fox 5 Sports Plus+, a 15-minute sports highlight program that airs on Sunday evenings after the 10:00 p.m. newscast. Prior to affiliating with Fox, KVVU's news programming consisted solely of daily news updates featured during the station's syndicated programming between the late 1970s and 1986. Meredith Corporation eventually started a news department for KVVU-TV; it began producing a 10:00 p.m. newscast in June 1998, the Las Vegas market's first local newscast in primetime, the program originated as a weeknight-only half-hour newscast; the broadcast expanded to Saturday and Sunday evenings in June 2002, followed by the expansion of the newscast to an hour-long program in 2003. For the first couple of years, the newscast was solo-anchored by Angelica Urquijo; the station originally did not have a weather anchor or full-time sports anchor; the sports segments were pre-recorded with voice-over work done by boxing analyst Al Bernstein. In July 1999, the station added a morning newscast that originally aired from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. The following year, the program was expanded by 90 minutes with the addition of a news block from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. News programming on channel 5 would not expand again until September 10, 2007, with the debut of an hour-long block of newscasts during the 5 p.m. hour; with the expansion, KVVU-TV became the only local station in Las Vegas carrying a newscast in the 5:30 p.m. timeslot. One year later on August 4, 2008, KVVU debuted a half–hour weeknight–only newscast at 11:00 p.m. On March 7, 2011, the weekday morning newscast (which consisted of the pre–7:00 a.m. Fox 5 News This Morning and the 7:00–9:00 a.m. Fox 5 News: Live in Las Vegas until 2013, when the program uniformally rebranded under the former title) expanded to 4½ hours, with its start time moved to 4:30 a.m. On July 9, 2012, KVVU debuted a half-hour 6:00 p.m. newscast. Notable former on-air staff - Al Bernstein – sports anchor (1998–2002; now a boxing analyst for Showtime) - Cher Calvin – weekday morning anchor (now weekday anchor and reporter at KTLA in Los Angeles) Other locally produced programming In addition to KVVU's local newscasts, the station also produces a locally produced entertainment and lifestyle magazine program called MORE, which takes its name from the magazine aimed at women in their 40s of the same name that is published by Meredith Corporation (the MORE program format originated at KVVU's Portland, Oregon sister station KPTV). The program debuted on September 12, 2006, and features stories about Las Vegas fashion, local cuisine and events aimed at women between the ages of 25 and 49, MORE is broadcast as an hour-long extension of the station's weekday morning newscast at 9:00 a.m. and uses the same staff as the newscast's 7:00–9:00 a.m. block. In September 2008, KVVU launched an additional hour of MORE at 4:00 p.m. weekday afternoons; one year later, the afternoon edition of the lifestyle program was rebranded as MORE Access and was moved two hours to 6:00 p.m., airing after the 5:30 p.m. newscast; MORE Access later moved to 6:30 p.m. and was reduced to a half-hour show on July 9, 2012 with the addition of a new 6:00 p.m. newscast. A recap program debuted in January 2013 called Best of MORE, a Sunday afternoon show that runs feature stories seen on both weekday programs during the previous week (a weekend edition of MORE Access debuted around the same time). KVVU is rebroadcast on the following low power stations: KVVU is available over-air channel 6 in Baker, California, their only translator in California. - "KVVU on-air date". Brainy History. Retrieved May 16, 2007. - "Fox Helps You". Welcome Home Magazine of Las Vegas. Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007. - Meredith acquires Carson Broadcasting, PR Newswire (via HighBeam Research), December 3, 1984. - O'Brien dismisses another Meredith GM, Broadcasting & Cable, February 19, 2002. - "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds" (PDF). 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LAHORE - The Alhamra Arts Council is promoting and projecting art and culture of the country in an effort to keep them alive and improve the socioeconomic conditions of artistes. Lahore Arts Council (LAC) Executive Director Saman Rai expressed these views while talking to APP here on Sunday. “Culture has its own magic, and any nation that maintains its art and culture attains a unique identity in the comity of nations,” she added. She said that the LAC was taking practical measures to positively depict beautiful cultures of Pakistan to the world. She said that virtual initiatives were being introduced to avoid public gatherings in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Alhamra posted every cultural and artistic activity on its facebook page and YouTube channel for the viewers, because culture must go on, Saman Rai said, adding that virtual experience produced extraordinary results as physical exhibitions did not attract too many people so far.She said that Alhamra had also arranged various national and religious events including New Year celebrations, Shan-e-Rehmatul-Lil-Alameen (PBUH) Week and Christmas celebrations, etc. To a question, the LAC executive director said young artists and singers had also been imparted arts and music studies through Alhamra Performing and Virtual Arts Academy for the last 30 years. At the Alhamra Academy, she added, students learned about more than 12 musical instruments, drawings, sketches, classical music, and study taboos and values of various cultures. Fee for Alhamra academy was very nominal and every interested student could afford it easily, she responded to a query.<\|endoftext\|>LAHORE : After the success of the online 16th Young Artist Exhibition, online classes of Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts and virtual tour of Lahore Art Museum, preparations have also been completed to introduce a mobile app for online registration of artists. The Department of Information and Culture along with the Lahore Arts Council is taking steps for the welfare of artists who are facing difficult circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic.Information and Culture Secretary Raja Jahangir Anwar is playing a pivotal role in the initiative. Punjab government is taking various important measures for the artist community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.The app titled "Pakistan Key Fankaar" is exclusively for the welfare of the artists across Pakistan. Through this historic achievement of Punjab government, the profiles of registered artists from across the country will be available on the app. This app will be activated soon for the registration of all artists belonging to Pakistan. Lahore Arts Council Executive Director Saman Rai said that this initiative by the Department of Information and Culture would help collect the data of artists. She stated that artists from all over Pakistan would be able to use this app created in collaboration with PITB.<\|endoftext\|>LAHORE :British Council’s Director Arts Ms Chantal Harrison-Lee visited the Lahore Arts Council at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall on Monday and took keen interest in the diverse sections of the Arts Council. Alhamra promotes the soft image of the country.This message was expressed during the meeting between LAC Chairperson Moneeza Hashmi, Executive Director Ather Ali Khan and British Council’s Director Arts Ms Chantal Harrison. LAC and Ms Harrison-Lee agreed to empower their management levels and assured people-to-people contact to strengthen bilateral relations and agreed to explore new opportunities in arts, literature and other cultural dimensions. Chairperson Moneeza Hashmi along with LAC Executive Director Ather Ali Khan briefed Ms Chantal Harrison-Lee and her team about Alhamra Art Gallery, Academy of Performing Arts, Adbi Bethak and cultural activities in the council. British Council’s Director Arts appreciated the hard work of Alhamra Arts Council to promote the art-loving image of Pakistan around the world. She praised the Alhamra for the promotion of arts and culture. Ms Harrison-Lee expressed that Pakistan has a long-standing history of art and cultural relationship with the UK. On the occasion, Chairperson Ms Moneeza Hashmi said to Ms Harrison-Lee that Alhamra would always give its best to boost the mutual relationship with all countries. She also recognised the services of the British Council in Pakistan for the promotion of arts and culture. Ather Ali Khan presented a souvenir and some books on Alhamra to Ms Chantal Harrison-Lee and said “We are really happy to know that British Council has a talented and dedicated staff to concentrate on different affairs in Pakistan. It was a great pleasure to meet Ms Chantal Harrison-Lee, a lot of best wishes for all of you,” he added.<\|endoftext\|>LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar distributed cheques of financial assistant among the deserving artistes under Artists Supports Fund at 90-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam here on Saturday. The chief minister gave away cheques of financial assistant to artist Huma Dar, singer Zahoor Ahmed Ilyas aka Sain Zahoor, artist Muhammad Javed Kodu and Nasir Sherazi. The chief minister while announcing increase in Artists Supports Fund said the fund would further be increase from the next fiscal year. He said, “We have fulfilled one of our promises made with the artiste community and funds of crores of rupees have been released under the Artist Supports Fund.” He said helping the deserving artistes was government duty and responsibility. He said, “The services of artistes for the promotion of culture and art have great respect in our eyes.” Usman Buzdar said that artistes played an important role in highlighting the soft image of any country. He said that monthly financial assistant would also be given to the deserving artistes and a list of deserving artists had been prepared by the Information and Culture Department.He said “We will not leave alone the deserving artistes facing financial crisis.” The process of supporting the artists will continue, he added.<\|endoftext\|>A two-day long theatre play “Rang Laye Ga Lahu” was organized by Alhamra Arts Council to show solidarity with people of Kashmir in their fight against the Indian army for their freedom A large number of audiences attended the drama held in Hall 2 at Alhamra Art Centre the Mall. The play “Rang Laye Ga Lahu” is written by Aziz Qazi, dialogues written by Riaz Qadri, and directed by Ishfaq Chaudhry. The drama is all about the ongoing freedom movement of a Kashmiri family and to highlight the brutality of the Indian army, which has been involved with the killing of women, innocent children and men. On the occasion, Executive Director Lahore Arts Council Ather Ali Khan said that fight of Kashmiri people for independence is now over six decades long and they suffer a lot by all means since India captured the Kashmir valley unethically.He further said that the entire nation of Pakistan standing with people of Kashmir and we salute to Kashmiri people for their battle against Indian armed forces. To show the solidarity with people of Kashmir we will always highlight their struggle till their independence and Lahore Arts Council will continue to arrange different programmes like exhibitions, walks, convention dramas to express unity with the people of Kashmir, he added.<\|endoftext\|>LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has said the Voice of Punjab (VoP) is being launched from March 2 to bring out best talent in singing across the province. “All the process of hunting best voice from preliminary auditions to grand finale would be ensured in a transparent manner,” the minister said. The singing aspirants up to 35 years of age, irrespective of gender, i.e. male, female and transgender should upload their best audition at Whatsaps to participate in the VoP. This forum would explore melodious voices in singing across the province. PTV has been made media partner which would telecast the programme. The Punjab government has allocated fund of Rs 13 million for the programme, under which, auditions of aspiring singers would commence from March 2, 3 and 4 simultaneously from Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and Rawalpindi and 20 best singers would be selected from each division. Moreover, 80 singers would be selected for four quarter finals. Five singers would be selected from each division in quarter final which would be held in Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore, on March 8, 12, 16 and 20. Around 20 singers would participate in semi-final on March 23 and March 26. The singers would be given one week training under the auspices of renowned singers and they would be given best facilities of boarding and lodging so that they might exhibit their talent in a befitting manner. Ten best singers would be selected for final from two semi-finals which would be held on March 30 at the same venue. The singers achieving first, second and third positions in this grand contest would be given cash awards of Rs. 500,000, Rs. 200,000 and Rs. 100,000, respectively, said Punjab Minister for Information and Culture while addressing a crowded press conference at Alhamra Arts Council on Thursday. The press conference was also attended by noted figures from arts industry, including Ghulam Mohyuddin, Nisho Begum, Waris Baig, Shahida Mini, Pervaiz Kaleem, Humaira Arshid, besides Executive Director Alhamra Arts Council Athar Ali Khan and PTV MD Arshid Khan. Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan said the new talent hunt programme “Voice of Punjab” which was to begin from February 16 was postponed till March on account of occurrence of Sahiwal tragic incident. He hoped that the forum would explore best singers like Mehadi Hassan, Noor Jahan and Alam Lohar. The VoP would be aired by PTV and the revenue generated from it would be equally shared by Information and Culture Department and PTV, the minister said.<\|endoftext\|>LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Council marked the Kashmir Solidarity Day with dedication and expressed solidarity with the people of Kashmir.To highlight the brutalities of Indian armed forces in Indian-Held Kashmir, a photographic exhibition was kicked off at Alhamra Art Gallery, The Mall, on Tuesday in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day, Feb 5. The exhibition was inaugurated by Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Fayyazul Hassan Chohan along with Provincial Food Minister Samiullah Chaudhary and Lahore Arts Council Executive Director Ather Ali Khan.Fayyazul Hassan Chohan said Kashmir was a fundamental issue between Pakistan and India. Pakistan will always support the people of Kashmir on every forum, he said. He said the government and every member of PTI were with the Kashmiri people. The government demands a referendum in Kashmir according to the resolution of the United Nations, he said. Chohan said human rights were badly being violated in Indian-Held Kashmir by the Indian forces. He stated that not only all Muslim countries but other countries too should play their role in stopping the Indian army from killing people of Kashmir. “The struggle for freedom of Kashmir must go on and we will not rest until the Kashmir Valley was freed from Indian occupation,” he added. The Lahore Arts Council executive director condemned the killings of innocent people of Kashmir. He said, “We have strong bonds with Kashmir.” The exhibition has been organised to focus and highlight the Kashmir issue and human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir. The people from different walks of life visited the exhibition. Genre: journalism and media communication, sociology<\|endoftext\|>Nigeria has called for the upgrading of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Country Office in Abuja, which also covers Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and Gambia, to the state of a Decent work sub-regional office to serve the English- speaking countries of West Africa. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo, made the call in his address at the on-going 108th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), holding at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. According to the Permanent Secretary, “This is because it has become clear that the office in Senegal can no longer effectively serve our technical assistance requirements of the sub-region. “In the same vein, we renew our demand for the employment of more Nigerian professionals into the office in order to bridge the under-representation of Nigeria in the ILO workforce, bearing in mind Nigeria’s status and contributions to the Organisation”. Alo further stated, “As we prepare to adopt a new Centenary Declaration based on social justice and inclusiveness, Nigeria restates that the ILO should correct the International arrangement of reserving permanent seats for Countries of Chief Industrial Importance”. He also informed the plenary session that the Nigerian government is one of the countries that has convened a National Dialogue on the Future of Work and is implementing many of the initiatives as well as the recommendations of the National Dialogue. “The government of Nigeria inaugurated and launched the 2017-2020 Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan for the purpose of improving and developing capacity in the public sector towards advancing the nation’s economy. Presently, there is concerted effort to create an efficient, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centred workforce anchored on four pillars, namely: professionalism, enterprise content management system, entrepreneurship culture and enhanced welfare package for employees. “The Nigerian Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has keyed into these ideals by signing into law, a new National Minimum Wage Act which increased the National Minimum Wage by sixty-six percent, and this has consequential wage adjustment for all workers and translates into enhanced purchasing power of the Nigerian workers. “One other aspect of Future of Work Initiative that is close to the heart of the Nigerian government is the provision of social protection schemes, including social insurance schemes for workers and the vulnerable segment of the society. It is worth noting that for the first time in the history of Nigeria, the present administration’s social investment programme stands out clearly as the largest and most effective social investment programme in Africa. “It involves Home-Grown School Feeding Programme for over Nine Million pupils, Conditional Cash Transfer to almost three hundred thousand Nigerians, and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), which financially empowers small and medium scale businesses”, Alo added<\|endoftext\|>Pledged to continue collaborating with stakeholders in developing and implementing collective strategies to eradicate child labour. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, mni, made the pledge in Abuja when she led a road-walk, which is part of activities to commemorate the 2023 World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL), with the theme: “Social Justice for All. End Child Labour”. She stated that 43% of Nigerian children, aged between 5 and 11 years are estimated to be involved in economic activities, including being engaged in the worst forms of Child Labour. Citing the 2016 – 2017 MICS Survey, Daju said, “39 % of children involved in child labour are working under hazardous conditions including quarrying granite, artisanal mining, commercial sexual exploitation, armed conflict, and sometimes are victims of human trafficking.” According to her, “These figures reflect the degree of urgency required by the various actors working on child labour to proffer solutions to the reduction and possible elimination of child labour in Nigeria and globally.” She noted that “the WDACL serves as a reminder that the fight against child labour requires sustained efforts and collective action by the whole society.” Daju remarked that “Child Labour is a grave concern that affects millions of children worldwide, denying them of their fundamental rights to education, health, mental and moral development and a childhood free from all forms of exploitation.” She stated that the 2023 WDACL called for “Reinvigorated international action to achieve social justice, with the elimination Child Labour as one of its key elements; Universal ratification of ILO Convention No 138 on Minimum Age and ILO Convention 182 on Worst Forms of Child Labour, and Effective implementation of the Durban Call to Action.” Daju maintained that Federal Government recognized the importance of addressing the issue of child labour and had remained committed to eradicating the menace. According to her, government’s commitment to tackling child labour include encouraging state governments and policy makers to enact and enforce child-friendly legislations to protect children from exploitation and ensures access to quality education. She also stated that the federal government remained committed to providing support to grassroots organizations and implementing initiatives dedicated to combating child labour, rehabilitation and empowerment of child labour victims and vulnerable households. According to Daju, the federal government’s commitment to the global fight against child labour and its worst forms is evidenced in interventions, programmes, activities and partnerships, such as the adoption and ratification of ILO Conventions No.138 and No.182; Review of the National Policy on Child Labour and the National Action Plan on the Elimination of Child Labour. The commitment is also shown in “the Enactment of the Child Rights Act to domesticate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the domestication of the Act by the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT; Review of the National Policy on Child Labour and the National Action Plan on the Elimination of Child Labour; Development of the List of Hazardous Child Labour.” Others include the “Review of the Labour Act to mainstream Child Labour into the Labour Standards Bill which replaces the Labour; Adopting 15 years as the minimum age for employment; Development and validation of Child Labour Reporting App and National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in collaboration with the ILO through the ACCEL Africa Project.” The Permanent Secretary also noted that Nigeria has been collaborating with the ILO, through the ACCEL Africa Project, the Action Against Child Labour in West Africa (ACLAWA) and Global Accelerator Lab (GALAB) in the fight against child labour. According to her, the federal government has also established “the National Steering Committee on the Elimination of Child Labour (NSCCL) to strengthen institutions mandated to monitor the elimination of Child Labour across the country.” The Permanent Secretary, however, pointed out that some of the challenges in the elimination of Child Labour in Nigeria include poverty, cultural/religious factors, poor educational system, inadequate Social Protection systems, and wrong perception/ ignorance of the negative effects of Child Labour. In a goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, SAN, represented by Director, Women and Children, Grace Pam, stated that the WDACL “serves as a powerful catalyst for change, to amplify the voices of those children unheard and marginalized.” He urged all stakeholders to address the fundamental cause of child labour with vigour.<\|endoftext\|>The Federal Government says it will take the final decision on the new hazard allowance for health workers. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Chris Ngige stated this Thursday night while briefing journalists after a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Salaries, relevant Federal Government stakeholders and health sector professional associations and trade unions. Ngige explained that the government side allowed enough time for the two big bodies of the health unions and professional-the Nigerian Medical Association and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU)-to harmonise their different positions on the hazard allowance, but they were not able to do so. Consequently, the Minister said the matter would be taken back to the National Salaries, Wages and Incomes Commission (NSWIC) and the Presidential Committee on Salaries to decide on the new hazard allowance for health professionals and workers. According to him, the Government was treading cautiously in order not to be seen as trying to stampede the health workers since the matter concerns money. He said, “We would have separated them into JOHESU and NMA but that will give us much problem in terms of the implementation of whatever we agree on. “So, we are taking them jointly and it is yielding fruits now. The two big bodies have given their final positions. The Government has taken their final positions back. We have also allowed them time to see if they can discuss among themselves like they did just before COVID-19 and we came out with COVID-19 allowance.” “We have given them that time to see if they can meet and harmonise their positions, but they were not able to do so. We are adjourning this meeting sine die for the government side to look at those two positions to see whether we can do a middle of the road within our organ, the NSIWC, which by its mandate, is the government organ that fixes salaries, wages, allowances and remuneration.” Ngige recalled that the Federal Government earlier offered the health workers 300 percent increment on hazard allowances, which came to a quantum amount of N37.5 billion. He said they were trying to work within that realm of N37.5 billion, following the inability of the unions to harmonise their different positions. “It is a teething problem because everybody has Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and we are now renegotiating the CBAs. There are CBA’s in 2006, 2009, 2013 and even court pronouncements by the National Industrial Court, especially on work value and equal pay. These are things we will put in a basket and decide.” Regarding the trade dispute notices issued to the Federal Government by the National Association of Resident Doctors and JOHESU, Ngige said he has directed them to withdraw the strike notices immediately. “I told them to withdraw because it is arm twisting. It is not allowed in ILO CBA negotiation. So, we expect them to withdraw those notices they gave.” “JOHESU gave 15-day ultimatum with effect from June 28. NARD gave 28-day ultimatum from when the day they had their NEC. Those things are arm twisting and I told them that they must withdraw them because the issues they are bringing in here are tangential issues. 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Wikipedia Article: Remove this template message) Labora Farms was founded as a project with the help of the Northern Ugandan Social Action Fund (NUSAF), a government organization in Uganda with $100 million of funding from the World Bank. The goal of NUSAF is to help local communities in the 18 districts of northern Uganda that have been ravaged by conflict over the last 20 years. This money is given directly to members of the community so they can invest in infrastructure and training for long-term development. Labora Farms is unique in NUSAF as it was the first project started and run entirely by former members of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel group responsible for numerous war crimes over the last 23 years in northern Uganda. While all of the members had either gone through the customary cleansing rituals by their communities or were currently going through them, because of its ties to former enemy combatants, Labora Farms received a very negative reception in the international community. Within the local people and government though there was a lot of support. Today Labora Farms is still receiving mixed praise from all sides, though it has had success in helping former LRA members not only make a living wage, but also for helping them reintegrate into their communities. Using historical newspaper articles and first hand interviews, this article looks at the history of Labora Farms since its controversial inception. This article is organized as follows. The first section is a description of the history of the difficult and protracted conflict in northern Uganda and the effects it has had on the people. Section 3 describes the unique way the Acholi people have of accepting former enemy combatants back into their culture. Section 4 discusses the initial phase of implementation of the Labora Farms project along with the local and international reaction to it. Section 5 discusses the redistribution of land within the farm, why this turned out to be successful, and what the local and international communities are saying about Labora Farms today. Section 6 then discusses some of the future challenges of the project. Northern Uganda conflict Northern Uganda has seen some of the most complex and difficult violence in Africa. From 1994 until 2007 the LRA rebel group abducted approximately 60,000 youth aged primarily 5 to 30 years old to be used in their resistance movement. These youth were often used for short periods of time doing menial tasks such as giving simple directions and carrying supplies. Many of the youth though were used as fighters and sex slaves for the soldiers and were forced to participate in violence against others. Approximately 28% of the males abducted were forced to murder a civilian, with 8% forced to murder a family member. Even among those that were never abducted, 37% of youth males witnessed a killing. In addition to the violence most youth experienced, everyone was affected by the government’s strategy to fight the resistance group. To isolate the fighters, the government forcefully took all of the people in the north from their villages and placed them into internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. The people in the camps had no jobs as they were all trained previously as farmers. They were suddenly without land, with poor access to water, sanitation and health care. In 2007 a serious peace process began, spurred in part by international pressure, impending International Criminal Court (ICC) proceedings on the leaders of the LRA and decreasing support from southern Sudan where the rebels were hiding. With the peace has come a return to the villages for the people, but the return is slow in part because of worries of insecurity and concerns for crop harvests. Acholi cleansing and forgiveness The Acholi people practice a unique system of forgiveness. If a person is truly seeking to be forgiven for past indiscretions, no matter how severe they are, they may begin a process of forgiveness, called mato oput, meaning literally “to drink from the tree”. This process is takes time and culminates in a ceremony where the offending and offended parties drink the waters of a local tree together. Alternatively, a ceremony can be performed where the offender steps on an egg, symbolizing a return to innocence, and then steps over a line, where they are then accepted back into the community. The acceptance is so complete that, after the ceremony, if anyone in the community accuses the person of wrongdoing, it is the accuser that will be tried for offending the community. The Acholi system of justice is complex and often more violent than this forgiveness ceremony would suggest. People caught committing a crime, such as stealing or murder, often face mob justice and usually end up dead if the police do not arrive fast enough. While this seems like a contradiction from the above description, it is consistent within the community because what really matters is that the offender must ask for forgiveness of their own volition, and not be induced to do so by a fear for their life. Only if the community is satisfied that the offense will never be committed again is the person allowed to ask for mato oput. Interestingly, this system of forgiveness has created a problem within the international community with the recent ICC indictments against the leaders of the LRA. These indictments have met with widespread disapproval from the Acholi people. Many, including local citizens that have faced displacement from the conflict, would prefer the leaders of the LRA instead go through the cleansing ritual and return to their respective communities. Most others would prefer the leaders go through the cleansing ritual, but instead of moving back to the communities find a home in another country. Only a very few support any kind of potential jail sentence for the leaders, given that they ask for forgiveness. This is of course counter to the basic idea of the ICC, which seeks in part to offer a threat to those that are thinking about committing future crimes. When this point was expressed to Ray, a former LRA captain, his response was “When did war begin? When will war end?” Meaning the idea that war can be prevented by making it costly in an abstract sense for people is not going to work. Individual Story: Captain Ray Ray was with the LRA for 18 years and attained the rank of captain before escaping. He was originally abducted while drunk and since returning has not had any alcohol; in his words, “I will die without another drink”. Like many abductees, after time Ray was given more and more responsibility, eventually moving up the ranks. During his time with the LRA he killed many people, but has since denounced violence. He has gone through the forgiveness ritual and has been accepted back into his community. When he first returned to his community he began a weekly radio address to his former friends in the LRA, telling them about his experiences coming home and asking them to return. Some of those that did return are also working on Labora Farms and have also been able to perform the cleansing rituals. He still faces danger from the LRA though because of his calls for former rebels to return home. He now believes though that “putting your life in danger for peace is not a bad thing”. Initial phase and responses Labora Farms was begun in ... at the request of ... There were two main goals for the project initially. The first, and perhaps most important goal, was to offer former LRA members something to do with their time rather than being idle and perhaps likely to cause more problems. In addition, the farm offered a secure place, both financially and physically, for people returning from the rebels, which helped with enticing people to leave the bush. An initial unintended consequence of the project was that it increased local labor demand. Because of the size and complexity of the farm, the project community found it necessary to go to the local community to find additional workers. This had the effect of increasing the wealth of the local people. A new community has since arisen in the area composed of as many as 500 people to work on the farm. Formally the farm was organized as a community based project and was not meant to have any formal hierarchical structure. Initial concerns in the international community about the farm were focused on the fact that, since it was run by a former general in the LRA and staffed entirely by former LRA members, the farm did in fact display a hierarchical structure similar to the command structure the members experience while rebels. This led to such groups as the [Victims Rights Working Group] (VRWG) to express concerns over the fact that the “senior amnestied LRA commanders are in charge [at Labora Farms] and exploit the very women and girls whom they abducted, raped and held in captivity”. The national Ugandan newspapers published a number of attacks against the farm, most with quotes exclusively from NGOs. The local response though was quite different. Since all of the people at Labora had either gone through the cleansing rituals or were in the process of going through the rituals, the local people and government were very supportive of the program. [government help] Redistribution and current responses There are differing opinions on the success of Labora Farms. One positive outcome was that it was able to bring the former LRA members back into the community fully through a gradual process. As a first step, it offered a secure setting where people could make a small living. This helped in enticing people to leave the bush and lead to an informal hierarchical structure that kept people in the same position they had been in in the bush, but without the weapons. This means the farm in fact acted as a transition mechanism from conflict to peace. The next step in the process is that after ... years, the mission of Labora Farms shifted from a community system to an individual one. In ... the land was divided among the individuals [was this equal?], which had the consequence of entirely breaking down the hierarchical structure of the farm. Private ownership of resources had the effect of breaking the military structure as people were no longer responsible to a boss or a community system with its informal hierarchy. Individual Story: Keenera Keenera was with the LRA for 5 years before escaping. His choice to leave came in part because of the radio address of Captain Ray. Leaving the LRA though is not an easy thing to do. In his words, “if you want to die immediately, you ask to leave”. As he had been with the rebels for a while, he was trusted to go out for short periods of time. During one of his trips he headed for the town and has not looked back. Initially his return was very difficult. “Those that had children who were abducted understood, while those that did not would point their finger in my face”. Today though he has been accepted back into his community and has his own plot of land to farm. While he is very poor, he is proud to be working on his own without fear of violence. Labora Farms today is still going strong, though it is not without problems. One criticism of the project is the effect on the women associated with the former LRA members. Image gallery from the farm Composed in part of individual interviews of Ray and Keenera, along with Ambrose, the NUSAF coordinator who helped to organize the project. AcholiNet.com Northern Uganda News and Related Material (site defunct; accessible only via Archive.org ) Category - journalism and media communication, sociology<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Discusses Efforts to Prevent Sexual Violence with Students and Advocates at Keene High School (Keene, NH) – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined students, advocates, educators, care providers, and law enforcement personnel at Keene High School for a panel discussion on preventing sexual violence. The event follows last month’s launch of Congresswoman Kuster’s Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that over one in three women and one in ten men in New Hampshire experience sexual violence during their lifetime. “Sexual violence is an issue that cuts across party lines and impacts women and men of all ages from every single district in this country,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “By the time young adults get to college, they already have set notions and ideas about this issue. We need to be having discussions and teaching young people about consent and healthy relationships. I thank Keene High School for hosting us today, and I look forward to working with survivors, advocates and my colleagues in Congress to help grow this conversation throughout the country. Together, we can ensure no woman or man has to endure sexual violence.” Congresswoman Kuster was joined in the discussion by Forrest Seymour, coordinator of sexual violence prevention at Keene State College, Michele Gates and Joe Langione, Keene High School counselors, Kevin Ritter, a Keene High School health instructor, Harriet Davenport, a Keene High School health office nurse, Officer Mike O’Donnell, Keene High School’s Student Resource Officer from the Keene Police Department, Jen Ramey, a Keene Police Department detective, and Jennifer Tveter, the Education and Community Outreach Coordinator at the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention. “Keene High School is honored to have Congresswoman Kuster bring attention to the important topic of preventing sexual violence,” said Rachael Summe-Leonard, Assistant Principal at Keene High School. “Collectively, this event and effort will help our students and our community. I would like to thank the panel members and the students for participating in this very important discussion.” Congresswoman Kuster launched the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence last month with her colleagues, Representatives Patrick Meehan (PA-07), Jackie Speier (CA-14), and David Joyce (OH-14). The Task Force will focus on K-12 education, college campus safety, the rape kit backlog, military sexual trauma, improved data and collection, online harassment, and law enforcement training. Throughout the rest of the 115th Congress, the Task Force will be holding hearings on its areas of focus, developing and releasing a legislative agenda, and hosting educational briefings for staff and Members to raise awareness about the primary policy issues related to sexual violence.<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Attends Listening Session with HHS Secretary Tom Price, Expresses Concerns with American Health Care Act (Concord, NH) – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined a listening session with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to express her concerns with the American Health Care Act and its impact on access to healthcare and substance misuse treatment in New Hampshire. In advance of Secretary Price’s visit, Congresswoman Kuster wrote to the Secretary and inquired about the Trump Administration’s commitment to ensuring coverage for those with preexisting conditions, protecting rural hospitals, supporting treatment and recovery services for substance misuse, and avoiding cost increases for older Americans. “I was glad to have the opportunity to express my concerns about the American Health Care Act with Secretary Price this afternoon,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “In New Hampshire, Medicaid expansion offered through the ACA has played an important role in getting thousands of Granite Staters seeking recovery services the treatment and care they need. Nearly every participant at today’s listening session highlighted the critical need to continue Medicaid expansion in our state. The Republican healthcare bill poses a serious threat to efforts to address the opioid crisis in New Hampshire and across the country. I hope that after hearing from people in New Hampshire, Secretary Price will have an appreciation for the importance of preserving access to treatment and recovery services that were established by the ACA. Rather than pursue partisan efforts to repeal the ACA, I urge my colleagues to come together in good faith to work to improve access to healthcare for all Americans.”<\|endoftext\|>Congresswoman Kuster and Congressman Guinta Host Joint Briefing on Homeland Security and Fighting Drug Trafficking Concord, NH – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congressman Frank Guinta hosted a joint briefing for local New Hampshire law enforcement, where they brought in representatives from the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) to describe ongoing efforts to protect homeland security, stop drug trafficking, and prevent terrorist attacks. EPIC works to provide crucial resources to local law enforcement agencies throughout the country by sharing data and analysis. During today’s briefing, New Hampshire law enforcement officials were given an opportunity to learn more about how to take advantage of the services and intelligence EPIC provides. “These are trying times, and our country faces a number of threats, both foreign and domestic. Particularly here in New Hampshire, we face an ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic that is taking the lives of our loved ones, and creating an unstable and often dangerous working environment for our law enforcement,” said Congresswoman Annie Kuster. “I was proud to help bring the El Paso Intelligence Center to New Hampshire, so our local law enforcement members could learn how to take advantage of the intelligence sharing services that EPIC offers. By working together, we can win the fight to get these deadly drugs off our streets, and keep our communities safe from dealers, traffickers, and any other individuals who wish us harm.” The EPIC mission, as defined by its 2000 General Counter-Drug Intelligence Plan, is to “support U.S. law enforcement, and interdiction components through the timely analysis and dissemination of intelligence on illicit drug and alien movements, and criminal organizations responsible for these illegal activities.” After 2001, the Center expanded its reach to include the investigation and prevention of terrorist attacks. Now labeled an “all-threats center,” during the briefing today EPIC Acting Section Chief John H. Block and Agent John Lawson gave a presentation to local law enforcement members about how they can take advantage of the services offered by EPIC and its agents. These services include, but are not limited to, the sharing and dissemination of analysis and data on illegal drugs, human trafficking, terrorism, and other security matters. Kuster and Guinta were joined at the briefing by senior law enforcement officials from the Nashua, Salem, Northwood, Concord, Windham, and Keene police departments, as well as by representatives from the NH Association of Police Chiefs, the New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Agency (HIDTA), the DEA Clandestine Lab Enforcement Team, and the New Hampshire Department of Justice. Congresswoman Kuster has a longstanding record of working to keep New Hampshire communities safe. She has helped lead the fight in Congress for additional resources for law enforcement officials working to stop the flow of drugs into the state, and she has participated in ride-alongs with law enforcement officials in Keene, Nashua, and Franklin, which provided her with an up-close look at the challenges facing law enforcement. As the co-founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, she has led the charge in Congress to bring additional awareness to this issue, and she continues to hold a series of regional briefings around the district to ensure the voices of local stakeholders and affected community members are heard.<\|endoftext\|>Congresswoman Annie Kuster Calls for Increased Infrastructure Funding During Tour of I-93 Expansion Project WINDHAM, N.H. – This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) continued her call for increased federal investment in transportation infrastructure during her tour of the I-93 expansion project in New Hampshire’s southern tier. Earlier this year, Kuster helped secure $200 million in federal funds to help complete the I-93 project. This funding, a low-interest through the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program, will also help repair as many as 24 Red List bridges and pave approximately 1,100 miles of roads all across the state. “Our roads and bridges are absolutely critical to the success of the Granite State economy,” said Kuster. “Investing in construction projects like the I-93 expansion not only protects the safety of our travelers, it supports our businesses and creates jobs. I thank the N.H. Department of Transportation for all it does to serve the people of New Hampshire, and I will continue to push the federal government to better support important projects like this one.” Kuster is a co-sponsor of the Infrastructure 2.0 Act, legislation. This legislation would create a national infrastructure bank to finance construction projects across the country, and would use the repatriation of overseas corporate earnings to fund our federal highway programs. “Across New Hampshire and all around our country, more and more roads and bridges are falling into disrepair. This endangers residents and blocks economic development,” Kuster said. “We must work with our local communities to help repair these critical passageways and help our economy thrive.”<\|endoftext\|>Shattering the Silence Last week on Capitol Hill, I had an amazing discussion with four remarkable and courageous young women: Chessy Prout, Delaney Henderson, Julia Dixon, and Angela Rose. Each of us has a different life story, but one thing we all share is that we are survivors of sexual assault. You can watch the panel here. From left to right: Angela Rose, Delaney Henderson, Congresswoman Kuster, Chessy Prout, Julia Dixon With more than 100 guests, we talked about our journeys and advocacy and how, through a national dialogue, education, and legislative action, we can shatter the silence and change the culture around sexual assault to end sexual violence. Silence can be devastating. I was silent about my experiences with sexual assault for decades. I didn’t tell a soul, including members of my family, until last summer, when I joined my colleagues in the House of Representatives and shared what had happened to me with the country. Telling my story was not easy, but my colleagues and I wanted to demonstrate to other survivors that they are not alone. Great group at our panel discussion! I’m in awe at the incredible strength of Chessy, Delaney, Julia, and Angela, who so bravely shared their experiences. They make clear that we must come together, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans, and foster a system that educates communities about sexual violence, supports survivors, and holds perpetrators accountable. In the near future, I’ll be announcing the formation of a bipartisan task force focused on addressing this challenging issue. 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Encycolpedia #### [ journalism and media communication, celebrity ] === 1998: Nomee: Kris Noble, producer, Moby Dick, USA - ^ a b c d e Gill, Raymond (27 August 1992). "Noble effort to beat Nine's drama bogey". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Wilmoth, Peter (8 March 1984). "The staging of Countdown". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Director Kris Noble co-ordinates the studio floor... - ^ Courtis, Brian (29 September 1984). "Fair Cops to join Chunky Custard". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. One of the influences for subtle change in the program has been Kris Noble, 32, producer-director who, following work on 'Countdown' and 'Rock Arena' among others, took over the comedy this year from John Eastway - ^ Hutchinson, Garrie (4 October 1984). "Australia, you're laughing at it". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. AYSII is, this time around, under the direction of Kris Noble, smoother and more polished, the transitions from sketch to sketch better achieved... - ^ Flanagan, Martin (6 September 1986). "Back to the acid bath". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. To this end, Garner and Jenkins, in company with Max Gillies and associate producer Kris Noble, sought to devise "a satiric version" to serve as the show's basic vehicle - ^ Bone, Pamela (30 April 1987). "They are the last of the D Generation". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Kris Noble saw then saw a group of them after they had 'graduated' to The Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant and decided to prepare a pilot for the ABC - ^ Barber, Lynden (4 May 1987). "Home grown satire succeeds". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Director/executive producer Kris Noble is the man who brought this band of Melbourne University students to the ABC after seeing one of their revues in 1984 - ^ Bellamy, Louise (17 September 1987). "Teamwork on the asssembly line". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Bellamy, Louise (17 September 1987). "Working on The Factory (from page 1)". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Barber, Lynden (14 September 1987). "Will the jams in this factory stick around?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. his replacement, Kris Noble (executive producer of The D-Generation and a former producer of Countdown) seems reassuringly on-the-case for a man thrown in at the deep end - ^ a b Miller, Claire (3 December 1987). "This comic makes a good impression". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Executive producer of the pilot, Kris Noble, said the target audience was the 20-to-35-year-old group, whom he defined as consumers who were most difficult to keep at home watching television. - ^ Smith, Greg (25 January 1988). "Incompetence unlimited". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. With ABC's Kris Noble (of Australia: You're Standing In It fame) as executive producer, sources say the 9am - 12pm show is due to start on February 13, although a Seven spokesperson said no starting date had been finalised... - ^ Clark, Lucy (7 February 1988). "TV Ear". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Channel 7 has signed Irish wit Dave Allen for a series of comedy specials... With producer and director Kris Noble, Allen will make four specials. - ^ Maddison, Charles (13 February 1989). "Classic Jack". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. This superbly-packaged ATN-7 special, produced and directed by Kris Noble, marks a pinnacle in Farnham's re-burgeoning career - ^ Lewes, Jacqueline Lee (6 March 1989). "Antennae". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Channel 7 is about to lose another of its off-camera people to Channel 9. Kris Noble, who produced the John Farnham special for Seven, moves over to Nine after he produces the Logies... - ^ a b c Lewes, Jacqueline Lee (9 April 1990). "Antennae". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c McClymont, Alison (10 June 1990). "Warning to home video film-makers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c Squires, Tony (21 January 1991). "The Noble art of comedy". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c Squires, Tony (21 January 1991). "The Noble art of comedy (con't)". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Cockington, James (31 August 1992). "Sitcom gets its laughs together". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Lee Lewes, Jacqueline (18 May 1992). "Antennae". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. The Nine Network has appointed Kris Noble as head of drama... - ^ a b Enker, Debi (4 April 1993). "Plenty of drama on the agenda at Nine". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Enker, Debi (20 June 1993). "'Paradise Beach': cliched one day, vapid the next". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Cameron, Deborah (5 June 1993). "Babes on beach awaiting princes". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ "Armchair critic: Paradise Beach is all show". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 June 1993. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Freeman, Jane (2 December 1996). "From Brown to black". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2023. - ^ Passey, David (7 November 1994). "It's all up to Rebecca in Halifax f.p." The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Tabakoff, Jenny (11 October 1997). "Profile: Hal McElroy, TV producer - the man with the formula". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Blue Heelers (on Seven) is the top-rating drama on Australian TV; Murder Call and Water Rats (both on Nine) rank close behind and Nine has ordered a new series of 32 Murder Call episodes... - ^ Austin, Keith (1 March 1999). "Sting in the tale". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Ratings for the show, which started last year where Water Rats left off, were consistently good for a new show - so good, in fact, that Nine bit the bullet and ordered a second series. - ^ Noble, Kris (9 May 1996). "Letter: Nine denies racism in 'Water Rats'". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Freeman, Jane (13 February 1995). "Crime and Country". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Walsh, Stephen; Tom, Emma (1 January 1996). "Nine's Melrose Place in the sun". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Walsh, Stephen; Tom, Emma (1 January 1996). "Nine's Melrose Place in the sun". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b Harrison, Penny (14 June 1997). "Kennett country plays host to Moby dock". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Winfrey, Lee (9 March 1998). "Moby Dick is the shining star in a whale of a cable miniseries". 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"Pacific Drive runs out of soap". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c Browne, Rachel (13 April 1997). "'My dad not a fool' rage over Ryan film". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b Parsons, Belinda (23 April 1997). "To daughter of slain warder, Ronald Ryan is no hero". The Age. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c Hook, Barbara (3 May 1999). "Child's play". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c "Nine's backstage surprise as drama chief replaced". The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 December 2002. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ Idato, Michael (22 October 2001). "McLeod's Daughters returns". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ a b c "Everybody needs someone to talk to". The Age. 3 July 2003. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Over at Nine and Seven, meanwhile, ancient rivalries flared recently when Nine presenter Sam Newman appeared on Seven's Greeks on the Roof. According to sources, the deal was that Effie would do Micallef in return, but Seven reneged. Nine has closed ranks over the story, prompting Seven to do the same. "I don't remember that part of the deal," says Greeks producer Kris Noble. "It was much more to do with the Logies than Micallef. If she did the Logies, Sam would come on the show; Micallef was a secondary issue. That is something that has been added to stir the pot." - ^ "Briefs". The Australian Financial Review. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Rory Callaghan has been promoted to managing director of television program producer Endemol Southern Star, replacing Kris Noble, who has resigned - ^ "Big Brother evictee returns after SMS error". ABC News. 5 July 2004. Retrieved 7 March 2023. The show's executive producer, Kris Noble, said: "The most important thing is human error cannot be allowed... - ^ "The man behind Big Brother's sex tilt". Crikey. 28 June 2005. Retrieved 5 March 2023. - ^ "Big Brother set for changes". Herald Sun. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2023. ...Kris Noble said the uproar from last year's controversy - namely the "turkey slapping" incident which saw Michael "Ashley" Cox and Michael "John" Bric removed from the house after they performed a lewd act on Camilla Halliwell - has had little bearing on preparations for the new series. "As far as we're concerned we handled that pretty well, the two guys did the wrong thing and they were kicked out," he said. - ^ "Susannah evicted". The Daily Telegraph. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2023. One thing Noble will concede is that, given the opportunity, he would reverse the decision to give the housemates the "baby" task that unhinged housemate Kate Gladman in week two. "I have gone over this in my head over and over again," Noble says. It was, he admitted, one of the poorest decisions made by the producers of the show in seven years - to give housemates a computerised life-size baby doll that is programmed to cry and requires care, knowing that housemate Kate had suffered the trauma of stillbirth only two years before... - ^ "Save Your Life Tonight: Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 7 March 2023. - ^ "Audience<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, news #### The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, has commended Gov. Yahaya Bello for domesticating “GYB Essay Competition for Journalists” in the state The Council gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Adeiza Mlmohjimoh and Secretary, Seidu Haruna, on Friday in Lokoja. “We, on behalf of working journalists in Kogi State, convey our appreciation to His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello the Governor of Kogi State, for domesticating the GYB essay competition for journalists in the state. “The programme, whose first and second editions held in Abuja in 2021 and 2022, has the endorsement of the National Secretariat of our great Union (NUJ). “The domestication of the programme, therefore, has given ample opportunities to journalists in Kogi State to sharpen their writing skills, thereby promoting professionalism . “On behalf of those that won prizes running into millions of Naira, we thank His Excellency for changing their stories for the better,”, the council stated. The council equally appealed to the organizers that the next edition slated for September, should accommodate journalists from broadcast media houses and state-owned media outfits. The union pledged its support to the programmes and policies of the government under the leadership of Gov. Bello, and wished him well in all endeavors.<\|endoftext\|>News By Sa’adatu Mohammed Jumai The Hon. Commissioner for Transportation, Hon Okoli Baron made the statement yesterday during a stakeholders meeting held with a delegation of Road Transport Employer’s Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) at the Kogi State Ministry of Transportation. The Hon. Commissioner stated that fracas and crisis in the state often result in disaster atimes it goes bloody. Hence the state will not fold its hands and watch his people go to war in the name of unionism.He warned that any union that tend to disrupt the peaceful coexistence of the state will be outrightly scrapped. Speaking further, the Hon. Commissioner emphasized that the ministry will not condone misbehavior that will alter the recommendation of the state, as one of the state free from security challenges under the led administration of Governor of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. He called on the union to embrace peace, to ensure optimal performances in the transportation sector. The leader of the delegation, the First Assistant National Secretary General RTEAN, Alhaji Adamu Zubair Jalaludeen recounted that the union have been instrumental to the growth and development of Kogi State Transportation System, following it’s smooth operation in the state. Alhaji Adamu Zubair said that the Road Transport Employer’s Association of Nigeria is the most oldest association in the transportation sector and that the association have been operating smoothly without choas. He added that going by the motto of the association, which centres peace, unity and progress, he see no reason why the reschuffling of the union’s leadership structure stir up issues, that will eventually result in crisis. He went further to say that, it is the tradition of the association, in line with the provision of the constitution guiding the association that anybody vying for leadership position must go through election, so in the spirit of live and let’s live that the union adopted the method of election by selection to election members to occupy leadership positions in the union. Furthermore, Alhaji Adamu Zubair explicitly explained the dualization of the wealth experience and wisdom of the old and the exuberance of the youth will go a long way to provide an enabling environment for the Road Transport Workers. In his submission, the Assistant National Secretary General said that going by the name of the association, ” Road Transport Employer’s Association of Nigeria ” the association has provided employment for the youth, sequel to the need to be gainfully employed. Going by the above stated, he said putting into cognizance the present situation of the country, the union will give in its all to actively engage the youth, so as for the youth not to be redundant. Alhaji Adamu Zubair appreciated and commended the effort of the State Government under the leadership of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for his efforts moving the transportation sector to a greater height. He described the Governor as a true and dynamic leader with youthful exuberance and nationalistic views. In addition, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Commander Jerry Omodara enjoined the union to speak with and work under one umbrella. Above all, he urged them to embrace peace to ensure ultimate support and cooperation. Going forward, he said that the State Government commended the effort of the union in the transportation sector, adding that the State Government look forward to more open doors. The Commander however, charged the union to stand firm and remain resolute in the course to move the union forward. In the same vein, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation Alhaji Jibrail Abdullahi Okeme in his wisdom also advised the Road Transport Employer’s Association of Nigeria to carve a niche for themselves in the transportation sector by sitting on top of their game. In his closing remarks, the Hon. Commissioner for transportation, Hon. Joseph Baron Okwoli thanked the delegation for their time and effort in pursuance of peace and progress of the union and prayed the good Lord that directed their path to Kogi State will safely take them back to their various destinations.<\|endoftext\|>EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gov. Bello responds to negative criticism with achievements - Fanwo The Director General on Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo's explosive interview with RayPower. Excerpts of the interview: Mr. Fanwo, your boss has been enmeshed in several crisis from legal battles to party crisis and now industrial actions. Is there something you are not doing right? Governor Yahaya Bello is a victim of his emergence and his style of governance. The Governor became Governor against all odds, against the permutations of the best political pundits around. He was installed by God. Due to the circumstances that led to his emergence, he chose to surround himself with relatively unknown Kogites, mostly from largely obscure background but with faultless drive to serve the people of the state. That offends the political establishment in the state that felt the change of status quo will destroy their political relevance. Also, the Governor has chosen a fearless, politically incorrect but administratively perfect style of governance. This is also offending the sensibilities of professional politicians. Those fighting him within the party are in dichotomies. The first are those who felt their political hope went with the demise of our leader, late Prince Abubakar Audu. The second group is made up of the elephant sharers who felt the Governor should only patronize the elites while the Kogi people continue to suffer. The Governor is not afraid of taking strong decisions such as the staff verification exercise to get rid of ghost workers and unintended beneficiaries. But it was alleged that your Governor is owing 15 months salaries. I love the word “alleged”. In this case, it is an unsurprisingly false allegation to defame the Governor and make him look like he is not on top of his game. Governor Yahaya Bello has not only paid workers, but has deflated the tyres of misinformation by publishing what he has paid to each worker from September 2015(before his inauguration) to March 2017. But the Chief of Staff to the Governor confirmed that your Governor was owing 12 months salaries. Have you now cleared those 12 months? He didn’t say we are owing everyone 12 months. Those who were recently verified to be genuine workers will soon receive the arrears owed them. Hon. Edward David Onoja is no doubt, one of the main targets of the enemies of this administration. They can’t stand his ingenuity and tenacity of purpose. You can go and watch the video again. It was merely hyped by those who want to call a dog a bad name in order to hang it. We are unfazed by that. Your tertiary institutions are locked as a result of industrial action by staff members of the institutions. When will government reopen the schools? We respect the views of the workers. They demanded for Governing Councils in the institutions and government has met their demand. They wanted their members on study or sabbatical leave abroad to continue to receive salaries until they resume and face a physical screening to authenticate their employments. Government conceded to that. They want their salaries paid regularly and government has given them subventions up till March 2017. They wanted resumption of the Earned Allowance, government has conceded. They wanted their members affected by government policy on 2015 employment to be reconsidered. Government's policy on that is clear. We have substantially met all their demands. The Governor has given an ultimatum to the Governing Councils of the tertiary institutions to ensure the strike is called off this week. He has also acceded to the demand of the Councils to have a second look at the lists of affected workers in all of the institutions. But for the politicization of the strike, it should have been called off a long time ago. But we are close to a solution. Our students are our best resource, the future of our great state. The Governor wants them back to school as soon as possible. Is it true that your Governor threatened to sack striking Doctors in the state? It is not true. He is not a dictator. He is a responsible and responsive leader. Doctors are honourable people who care about the wellbeing of the people. Some of their demands are what could be fixed administratively without the pains of industrial faceoff with government. Doctors have never said they want to be paid for job not done. We know the disagreement will be resolved. But in the interim, government will responsibly bridge the healthcare gap that will be created by the strike by providing alternatives for patients at the expense of government. No responsible government will expose her citizens to healthcare failure. Government will move patients to medical facilities privately-owned and pay the bills pending when our Doctors will be prepared to resume or when we are able to recruit Doctors in the ongoing recruitment exercise in the health sector that predates the current strike action. Don’t you feel the level of opposition against the Governor will negatively affect governance? Not in any way. Many of the negative critics are beginning to appreciate the focus of the Governor. He responds with solid achievements. Our environment is cleaner than we met it. The Commissioner for Water Resources is commissioning water projects across the state. We are constructing schools, hospitals and roads. We have commissioned a magnificent Revenue House and a Sustainable Development Goals edifice. We have trained thousands of youth to become independent entrepreneurs. We are winning the battle against criminals and criminality by investing heavily on security. We are changing the face of agriculture. All in less than 15 months! We expect our opponents to be jealous of the Governor’s undeniable achievements. He will keep delivering democracy dividends. Your message to the Kogi people. Keep faith in your Governor. He means well for the State. His New Direction Agenda will help the state unlock her potentials. Before 2019, Kogi State will become a giant. We are laying the foundation for our greatness. GYB is a brand of purposeful leadership.	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Informational Report: === [ journalism and media communication, sociology ] #### Tom Holland, Ghayasuddin Siddiqui, Yemi Adedeji, Arne Fjeldstad\| \|Products\|\|Events, literature, blogs\| Lapido Media - Centre for Religious Literacy in World Affairs is a British-based ‘philanthromedia’ charity, founded by journalists to "advocate for greater awareness of the faith dimension in policy, governance, and conflict." The Lapido website provides examples of religiously literate journalism, written by stringers across the world. Topics have included Human Trafficking, Religious Freedom and Feminism. Lapido believe the rich can do little to change the world for the poor unless they learn the language of faith. The charity is founded on the belief that many news stories do not make sense without understanding religion. Dr Jenny Taylor founded Lapido Media in 2005 leaving her position as Head of Media for the Church Mission Society in London. In 2002 she set up and ran the Break the Silence Campaign to draw the world's attention to 17 years of civil war in Northern Uganda which particularly targeted children. The campaign was commended in the British parliament in 2004. Harnessing the concern and prayer of 400 British churches to international agencies as well as working strategically with the mainstream media – one of Bob Geldof’s six Africa films for Live Aid was made in Kitgum - resulted in the tripling of United Nations aid to Northern Uganda and contributed to a reduction in hostilities and the eventual break-up of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. After witnessing how religiously literate journalism could generate social and spiritual capital, and inspired by theologian Lesslie Newbigin’s call to a ‘radical encounter with secular culture’, Dr Taylor and Squadron Leader Mike Holdsworth, career officer in the Royal Air Force, founded Lapido to help the media "tell a truer story". Dr Taylor befriended Newbigin when she met him as a student in 1988 at the Selly Oak Federation of Colleges of which he was then President. She joined the management committee of the influential British Council of Churches Gospel and our Culture Programme – despite never having read a theology book – and went on to work with Newbigin until his death in 1998. She edited his last papers and co-wrote Faith and Power: Christianity and Islam in ‘Secular’ Britain with him (SPCK 1998). Dr Taylor also credits an article by The Times columnist Bernard Levin as contributing to the founding of Lapido Media. After casting doubt on the persecution of Christians around the world in a column in the early 90s, Levin received a mass of evidence to the contrary from Dr Taylor and, independently, Patrick Sookhdeo of Barnabas Fund. This resulted in Levin doing a series of pieces about persecution of Christians beginning with "Islam's Fearful Bloodletting" on 23 March 1993. Shocked by what she described as "media blindness", Dr Taylor eventually went on to found Lapido, the first organisation to incorporate the expression “religious literacy” in its brand. Lapido means to "speak up" in the Acholi dialect of Northern Uganda. The charity aims to advocate for people whose beliefs are incomprehensible to what is termed the "secular world". Lapido aim to build bridges of communication between varying world views. The founders believe an informed understanding of religion is essential to community cohesion, security, development and diplomacy. Dr Taylor has criticised the Church for ignoring the media and write, "Prostitutes, tramps, gypsies, even politicians get prayed for—but journalists are what you might call ―"a lost people group"." Lapido wants to see the religious angle covered in global affairs, as opposed to more stories about religion. Dr Taylor writes "it is not possible to activate the switches that stop wars and prevent famine without recourse to non-secular language and categories." Lapido Media believe an epistemic shift in essentially secularist British thought is taking place. This claim is backed up by the advent of religious literacy departments in several universities, as well as nationwide projects funded by government through the EHRC and ESRC to promote religious literacy. Dr Taylor was invited onto CNN's International Correspondents program where she explained, "All over the world, there are amazing stories crying out to be reported with greater sophistication and greater attention. And the trouble with the media, of course, is that it is too easy to sort of, you know, parachute in, parachute out, and miss the suffering and the roots of the suffering." Research and Consultancy Lapido have offered media strategy consultancy to organisations including Faithworks, The Tropical Health and Education Trust and Kingsbridge Community Sports. They also provide training for civil society organisations and NGOs who are frustrated by a one dimensional public discourse which minimises the role of religion in public life. Lapido suggested a much stronger integration between Open Doors' news arm, then called Compass Direct, and the parent body which spawned World Watch Monitor (WWM). Having built a strong reputation with think tanks and journalists WWM has now expanded into a strategic news operation under former BBC TV Correspondent Julia Bicknell. Neutrality or Truth? Reporting Islam post 7/7 The official launch of Lapido Media – a debate for journalists on "Neutrality or Truth? Reporting Islam post 7/7" - was held at the Frontline Club, Paddington on 6 December 2007 - a watering hole for foreign correspondents. Melanie Phillips, Dominic Lawson, Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali and Aaqil Ahmed (later Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC) attended. When Journalists Don't Get Religion In 2010, Lapido piloted Wholly Political seminars which look at the political dimension of religion, beginning with political Islam. They are intended to promote religious literacy and equip communicators and leaders with understanding about Muhammed, the ideology of struggle and the Caliphate today. The day-long training workshops consist of four 90 minute sessions, facilitated by two tutors with input from special guests and time for discussion. More information can be found on Lapido's website. Textual criticism and Qur'an Manuscripts Book Launch In November 2012 Lapido hosted a dinner in London bringing together top scholars to launch Dr Keith Small's Textual Criticism and Qur’anic Manuscripts (Lexington). Professor Francois Déroche from the Sorbonne, Paris; Dr Christopher Melchert from Pembroke College, Oxford; Dr Mehmet Koç from the University of Ankara and Andrew Brown from The Guardian joined other scholars to launch the work. Andrew Rippin at the University of Victoria described it as "the first work to bring out the full implications of several generations of scholarly activity in the area of Qur’anic textual studies." Reporting the Middle East: Why the truth is getting lost Lapido hosted a special media event in association with the Henry Jackson Society on 19 September 2013 in Whitehall, London. Douglas Murray chaired the debate between Bishop Angaelos, Betsy Hiel, Nina Shea and Tom Holland. The event resulted in coverage around the world including an article by Spectator blogger Ed West. Tablighi Jamaat Book Launch Lapido marked its fifth birthday by launching its first Handy Book for Journalists on Religion in World Affairs on 27 September 2013. Based on doctoral research by Zacharias Pieri, the book examines the secretive Islamic group Tablighi Jamaat (TJ) who are behind the media-dubbed "megamosque". There was standing room only at the launch which also featured a celebrity panel headed by the Chair of the Muslim Institute Ziauddin Sardar and UNESCO award-winning photographer Jeremy Hunter whose photographs illustrate the book. In August 2012 Lapido trustee Tom Holland created a documentary for Channel 4 titled Islam: The Untold Story based on his bestselling book In The Shadow of the Sword. Both the book and documentary proved controversial and provoked criticism from the Islamic Education and Research Academy (IERA) who argued "Tom Holland's assertion that there is no valid historical evidence for the seventh century origins of Islam is historically inaccurate". Ofcom and the broadcaster Channel 4 received an estimated 1200 complaints regarding the program. Channel 4 cancelled a public screening of the documentary at their London headquarters. Responding to the news, Lapido founder Jenny Taylor defended Holland. She wrote, "...The IERA turns out to be the platform of the controversial convert Sheikh Abduraheem Green, a mixed up cross-culture kid if ever there was one: a public-schoolboy convert to Islam, currently with two wives, and at different times, an advocate of holy war, and hell for Mother Theresa." She said the Daily Mail's decision to pit the IERA against an "award-winning Cambridge-educated historian" in its coverage was "insanely irresponsible". Taylor added, "He's shown all of us that Islam is interesting enough to be taken seriously. He's refused to stick his head in the sand and play blind about the problems or internal tensions that all thinking Muslims know are there." - Lapido. Lapido. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Sam, Hailes. "Lowering age of consent would harm anti-trafficking efforts - claim". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Sam, Hailes. "Dr Shakman Hurd warns 'religious freedom' laws could produce 'more harm than good'". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Mbubaegbu, Chine. "Faith and feminism: Channel 4 accused of blind spot". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Connections, Global. "Religious literacy in world affairs". Retrieved 23 January 2014. - "Lapido Media". Holy Trinity Clapham. Retrieved 23 January 2014. - "Jenny Taylor". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 January 2014. - Taylor, Jenny (2005). Taking Spirituality Seriously: Northern Uganda and Britain’s ‘Break the Silence’ Campaign (PDF). Routledge. –7. - Taylor, Jenny (2012). Theology in Missionary Perspective. Pickwick Publications. ISBN 978-1610975742. - Bernard, Levin (23 March 1993). "Islam's Fearful Bloodletting". The Times. - Gledhill, Ruth. "Christian Solidarity Worldwide: My Paper for Today's Conference". Retrieved 29 January 2014. - Taylor, Jenny (2012). Theology in Missionary Perspective. Pickwick Publications. ISBN 978-1610975742. - "International Correspondents". CNN. 7 December 2007. Retrieved 29 January 2014. - "Consultancy endorsements". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Staff Reporter. "Lapido Media launches at Frontline Club". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - "New book claims journalists don't get religion". Theos Team Blog. Retrieved 23 January 2014. - "Wholly Political". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Rippin, Andrew. "Editorial Reviews". Retrieved 21 January 2014. - "Reporting the Middle East". Coptic Media UK. Retrieved 23 January 2014. - "How to avoid a fatwa when reporting on religion". Press Gazette. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2014. - Linford, Paul (11 September 2012). "Handbooks designed to help journalists tackle religion". Hold The Front Page. Retrieved 28 January 2014. - "Lapido Media Book Launch on the Tablighi Jamaat". Lapido Media. Retrieved 11 January 2014. - Holland, Tom. "Islam: The Untold Story". Channel 4. Retrieved 23 January 2014. - "A Response to Channel 4's Islam: 'The Untold Story'". Islamic Education & Research Academy. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014. - Taylor, Jenny. "Tom Holland's Islam film: the scholar versus the booby". Lapido Media. Retrieved 29 January 2014. - "Channel 4 cancels Islam documentary screening after presenter threatened". 11 September<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, statistics According to the Minister of labor and social protection of population Tamara Duissenova, in countries such as the United States and Canada, the share of self-employed people is less than 10% in Japan, Finland and the UK to 15%. Kazakhstan, along with such countries as Italy and Korea, belongs to the group of countries where self-employed more than a quarter of the workforce. "From 1991 to 2001 in our country as a result of mass closure of businesses and loss of jobs, the number of self-employed grew by 8.7 times, or 327 million people to 2.8 million people," - said the Minister. On behalf of the Head of state, the Ministry of labor and social protection of the population in preparation for the introduction of health insurance held, and continues to work on formalizing the self-employed. Stage 1. So, as part of the reconciliation status of all citizens in the information systems of state bodies, on April 1, 2017, determined by social status 13.2 million people and 5.7 million persons status was not identified. This means that officially, they live in Kazakhstan, but there aren't any among the employees of revenue-generating mandatory pension contributions, either among students or recipients of social benefits. Stage 2. From April to August last year, the local Executive bodies were held podvorovoy bypass. The result is the updated statuses of 1.5 million people. The remaining were: - to update the information about 943 thousand citizens in databases of government agencies identified as emigrants and deceased citizens or have declared themselves students; - to formalize the practical employment of 1.7 million people, of which 1.5 million declared themselves to be employees and 233 thousand - individual entrepreneurs; - to engage in productive employment 1.6 million unproductive employees and the unemployed. Stage 3. Joint efforts updated the statuses yet 438 thousand people from among the emigrants, the dead citizens and students. The remaining citizens in the process of updating will be completed in the first quarter of this year. In the course of work on formalization for 2017 was was 54 thousand individual entrepreneurs and formalized labor relations 560 thousand employees. To further formalize 1 mln people it is necessary to introduce legislative amendments on the legal status of self-employed. According to the Minister with a view to "removing the shadow" informally employed citizens, with national experts, prepared a set of measures. "First and foremost, this is a simplification of registration of labor relations and the introduction of a unified mechanism for their statistical reporting. Secondly, it is fiscal measures. Changing tax regimes in sectors with high informal employment, the holding of "Amnesty" assessed penalties for late payment of pension contributions and social deductions. Thirdly, it is an economic action, that is, the extension of micro-credit tools and the creation of a system of grant support – concluded the Minister T. Duissenova. An important area of work will also be a digitization of the employment and social protection taking into account the stimulation of labor activity. The state extends social guarantees in the unregistered unemployed, identified through Podoroga bypass. Thus, in the presence of social payments and the appeal to the employment centers they are entitled to social benefits for loss of employment from the state. According to the results above, the labor Minister T. Duissenova noted that in the framework of formalization of self-employed work will continue in terms of legalization of informal workers, and promote labor activity. However, a Central challenge will be the scope of active employment measures 1.5 million.<\|endoftext\|>Labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan held a solemn meeting devoted to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the solemn meeting was attended by the employees of the Ministry, lower organizations, and veterans of the industry. Opening the meeting, Minister of labor and social protection of population Tamara Duissenova noted the particular importance of the national holiday, and recalled the main achievements of the country in building a democratic state. "The celebration of Independence day of RK has important national significance, symbolising the uniqueness of the Kazakh model of successful development. However, it contributes to the spiritual unity of citizens, strengthening of social optimism, consolidation of citizens on the basis of willingness to make new contributions to the achievement of strategic goals and objectives set by the Head of state" - said the Minister. For contribution to the development of social and labor sphere by the head of Department has awarded a number of employees of the Ministry of state and departmental awards: the Order "Kurmet", medal "Yeren yenbegi ushin", and also diplomas. In addition, the newly hired young professionals took the oath of civil servant. A number of staff joined the ranks of the party "Nur Otan".<\|endoftext\|>Traditionally, the Minister got acquainted with the work of the employment centre of the city of Uralsk, talked with the staff of the center, where the key issue was the introduction of a new format of targeted social assistance from 1 January 2018. Tamara Duisenova noted that the quality of service provision TSA will largely depend on the level of training of specialists of the center. During the visit, the Minister criticized the organizational work of the city employment center on the implementation of the new TSA format. Tamara Duissenova recommended in the formation of personnel to pay special attention to the competence of the employees, because the functional responsibilities of each of them will be in the individual approach to each family. "Every family should know what help they can claim. What is eligible and what support will be provided in the framework of productive employment. Overall, I note that the introduction of a new format of TSA is a key issue for us today. In this regard, in West Kazakhstan region the work is carried out at an appropriate level" - said the Minister of labor. Meanwhile, in the current year on the basis of the Ministry of labor and social protection of population of Kazakhstan carried out work on training of assistants and consultants, specialists of the departments of employment and employment centers. Such training since the beginning of the year, there were 35 specialists of the departments of employment and employment centers in West Kazakhstan region. In General, across the country, the training covered more than 1300 specialists. Within the region, the Minister of labor Tamara Duissenova has continued to visit companies involved in the implementation of the roadmap for the managed transfer of employees. We will remind, in the message to the people of Kazakhstan Head of state N.Nazarbayev tasked the akimats and the Government to create the conditions for a managed flow of manpower, which occurs as a result of the modernization of large enterprises. And instructed large companies together with local administrations to develop appropriate Road map. In this regard, on the basis of JSC Ural plant "Zenit" held a meeting with heads of the large enterprises of the region. In West Kazakhstan region is located 23 companies employing more than 500 people. In connection with the modernization of enterprises of the region, there is a tendency layoffs or additional needs. In this regard, through the joint actions of the local Executive body and backbone enterprises, is working to conclude agreements on Road maps. To date, the Road map signed with 9 companies (JSC "Ural plant "Zenit" JSC, "Z-Kazakhstan engineering company", LLP "Ligabue Central Asia", LLP "ISS Multicatering To Kazakhstan", JSC "Zhaiykteploenergo", LLP "Batys-su Arnasy", LLP "III Taza Kala", Ural branch of JSC "OGCC KazStroyService", JSC "Zelewski bakery) with a total population of over 6.0 million people. Other enterprises process of negotiating contracts being signed. "Today we visited the enterprises, which because of the modernization can be changes in the working population. The process of signing contracts means the commitment of enterprises, local Executive bodies and the Ministry of labor and social protection of the population in terms of retraining, the possibility of opening a youth practices on the enterprises and opening of new social jobs, where the job search process will be financed by the state" - said the Minister of labor Tamara Duissenova. Further, in the Minister's working schedule - meeting in Uralsk with the akims, Deputy akims of the cities and regions akims of rural districts, heads of employment departments and social programs, employment Centers of cities and regions on key issues of socio-labor relations. During the meeting, Tamara Duissenova presented the results Podoroga bypass, where West Kazakhstan region is in the risk group level of the unemployed. The Minister recommended to the Governor the Altai Kulginov to pay special attention to this issue and to take all necessary measures for employment of unemployed permanent jobs. In the framework of the working trip to West Kazakhstan region Minister visited a number of social projects in Burlin district. In the framework of the implementation of the new TSA format by the Minister of labor praised the willingness of the center of employment Aksai for the upcoming implementation of the new format TSA, met with the members of the precinct election Commission, members of the public Council and the deputies of the maslikhat. For 10 months of this year, the project involved 53 families or 226 people, conditional cash assistance assigned to the $ 14.9 million tenge. In the framework of the project 48 people from among the unemployed and self-employed involved in active forms of employment assistance, of which 31 persons are employed in permanent jobs. After the steps taken for the social contract, an increase of per capita income of the poor is three times (3 547 tenge to 13 430 tenge). In General, for 10 months in 2017 to West Kazakhstan region conditional cash assistance covered 256 families or 1 in 333 people for a total amount of 51.1 million tenge. During this period, the project involved 566 families or 2 806 employees (the plan for 2017 1, 661), conditional cash assistance is assigned in the amount of 134,2 million tenge. In the framework of the project 738 persons from among unemployed and self-employed involved in active forms of employment assistance. After the steps taken for the social contract, an increase of per capita income of low-income citizens in four times (from KZT 3 453 16 365 to KZT). Another object of the visit of the Minister of labor became Public Fund "Zhas Daryn". This social project aimed at the socialization and adaptation of children with disabilities in society. Public Fund "Zhas Daryn" - a non-governmental organization, whose aim is the full protection of the rights and interests of children with disabilities and children in difficult life situations. During the work of the social Fund was implemented many projects such as "I Take a pencil", "Young artist", "road to life", "City of childhood". In 2014 was created long-term project "artistic realization and socialization of children with disabilities, children with special needs development of health and children with difficult life situation". In this project opened a creative Studio in the city of Aksai as well as 4 workshops in the rural districts of Burlin district. If the enrolment was 25 people, currently 170 children involved in the process of creative activities in g Aksay, and in rural districts.	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Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has organized a stakeholder meeting with the aim of sensitizing the citizens on the redevelopment plan of the Municipality. Municipal Chief Executive (M.C.E) for KoKMA Hon. Nii Adjei Tawiah said, the plans of the Assembly towards the redevelopment will bring change within Osu, Adabraka, Asylum down, North Ridge and etc. Madam Patience Osei Nyarko Head of Department for Physical Planning said, the redevelopment will seek to solve the challenges within the electoral area on improper waste disposal, choked gutters, flooding, traffic congestion and etc In the presentation, Mr. Richard Geier, a team leader for COWI Consult highlighted on the proposed facelift for the Municipality. He then pointed out specific places which need a facelift such as constructing of a storey building which will create conducive environment for business activities and create space on the land, constructing a proper drainage system, recreational centers and a proper road network which will benefit the citizens within the municipality. Participant expressed their satisfaction towards the presentation of the proposed facelift plan. Some of the attendees said they expect the proposed redevelopment plan of the municipality to be implemented<\|endoftext\|>Hon. Samuel Nii Adjei Tawiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) of the Greater Accra Region has visited second cycle examination centers within his Municipality where the 2021 West African Secondary School Examination (WASSCE) is taken place. The visit has amongst others, the objectives to monitor the activities within the schools, interact with school heads and examiners and to also encourage the candidates who commenced their exams with the core English Language paper. Hon. Nii Adjei Tawiah who was accompanied on the tour by the KoKMA Education Director, Madam Joyce Osae-Appenteng advised the candidates to study hard, take their examinations seriously so as to come out with flying colours and refrain from any examinations malpractices. The KoKMA Chief pointed out that studying hard will help them to pass their exams with distinctions thereby making not only themselves proud but their families, schools and the Municipality at large. Amongst the schools visited were the Accra High School, Kinbu Secondary Technical, Osu Presbyterian Senior High School which also served as a center for candidates from the Osu Salem school. Hon. Adjei Tawiah and his team were joined by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Henry Quartey and the Regional Director of Education and their entourage at Osu Presbyterian Senior Secondary School where the Regional Minister addressed the entire students body. In all, a total of 2,978 students were registered for the 2021 WASSCE exams within the Korle Klottey Municipality with 1,709 male and 1,269 female students. Accra High School presented the highest number of candidates with 1,146, with Osu Presby presenting 908, Kinbu Secondary Technical has 750, whilst the Osu Salem School presented 174 students for the examinations. This year's examinations as usual was characterized by certain challenges in the various schools visited by the MCE and his entourage. At the Osu Presbyterian Senior High School center, delay of examination questions due to long queue at the venue for the collection of the questions resulted in the late start of the examination and as a result, the end time had to be extended as well.<\|endoftext\|>The Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD) for the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, Mr. Emmanuel Baisie has made a passionate appeal to the Office of Head of Local Government Service (OHLGS) to help absorb some of the Assembly's IGF staff into the Local Government Service. The KoKMA Municipal Coordinating Director made the appeal during an official working visit paid by the Head of the Office of Local Government Service, Hon. Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur to the Assembly. He further announced that, to help improve and drive staff performances at the office, the Assembly has put up some measures which among other things include incentives to award hardworking staff. Mr. Emmanuel Baisie also mentioned that as part of the measures put in place, staff shall be sponsored to undertake career-based refresher courses to help sharpen their skills and deepen their knowledge of local governance. The incentives according to him is to help motivate and boost staff morale in order to give out their best for the municipality All offices of the Assembly are undergoing massive retooling as new computers and their accessories have been procured and installed. No office, lacks a computer at the Assembly at the moment, he noted and further assured that the retooling of offices shall continue and hopefully it shall be better next year. We have also decided to introduce an Electoral Area Development Fund to ensure all the Areas under the Assembly feel the positive impact of our work. Funds shall be released each quarter to the zonal councils so as to make local structures’ very strong. To that end, Mr. Emmanuel Baisie also announced the establishment of two zonal council offices at Adabraka and Osu. The KoKMA Municipal Coordinating Director described the visit by the Head of Service as a morale booster which will contribute immensely to the work of the Assembly. In his welcome address, Hon. Samuel Nii Adjei Tawiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly expressed his appreciation to Hon. Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur and his entourage for the visit. The MCE described the interaction between staff of the Assembly and Head of Service's entourage as the time to reenergise and focus on important things that will help propel the Assembly to the top not only in the Greater Accra but Ghana at large.<\|endoftext\|>Municipal Chief Executive Honourable Nii Adjei Tawiah says the Assembly has plans to turn the Odawna Garages into a “One District One Factory” ( 1D1F) project. Nii Adjei Tawiah was confident the project when rolled out will create job opportunities both directly and indirectly to the people especially indigenes of the Korle Klottey Municipality. The Korle Klottey political head, made the revelations when he had an interaction with the leadership of the Odawna Garages during the week as part of his stakeholder engagements with the people. He pointed out that turning the Garage into the Government's flagship One District One Factory will boost not only the economy of the Municipality but Ghana at large. The MCE explained that the idea to turn the garage into a 1D1F project is ideal because of the location of the Municipality in the centre of Accra." Korle Klottey on daily basis is patronised by thousands of people to transact business both locally and internationally because of its central location". The meeting between the MCE and the Garages leadership also touched on other important issues such as perennial flooding during raining seasons, lack of proper packing spaces and poor sanitation. Hon. Adjei Tawiah promised to tackle the problems confronting the people within his four-year tenure and called for collaboration between his office and the business entities. We can only succeed in dealing with these problems when we have mutual understanding by collaborating with one another, he said. He therefore urged the traders to be law abiding and live peacefully with each other regardless of their political, religious and other differences. The MCE even though commended the manner in which the people conduct themselves, however bemoaned their reluctant to pay their mandatory Municipal levies. To that end, the MCE appealed to them to always pay their mandatory levies to enable the Assembly rakes the needed revenues for developmental projects for the benefit of the people.<\|endoftext\|>Says it has mapped out detailed plans in preparation for the expected rains this year. The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Samuel Adjei Tawiah said apart from creating awareness through the municipal National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) office, it had also embarked on the desilting of the drains in the municipality especially the Odaw drains. He acknowledged the efforts of the central government in the desilting and dredging of the drains across the capital of which KoKMA has been a beneficiary. Furthermore, he stated that plans were in place to secure a safe haven for people in anticipation of any circumstances such as floods despite the elaborate preventive steps carried out. The MCE also shared his frustrations with the recurrent issue of flooding that plagues the capital annually. He attributed this to the persistent indiscipline on the part of the people especially in cases such as dumping of refuse into drains and building on water ways despite continuous education and awareness creation. He stressed that as an assembly KoKMA would also persist in prosecuting all those who deliberately discard the bylaws to serve as a deterrent to others.<\|endoftext\|>The fourth edition of ‘’Light Up the City for Christmas’’ has been launched in Accra with the aim of beatifying the city for the yuletide. Light Up the City is an initiative to spark and light up most of Ghana’s ceremonial streets within Korle Klottey Municipality Assembly (KoKMA) which will usher city dwellers into the festive season. It is a collaboration between Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and other Assemblies, and it was powered by Jandel Ltd, MullenLowe Accra, BTL Africa and other corporate bodies. The 2022 edition had the theme ‘’Tis the season to sparkle’. The Greater-Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Henry Quartey said, the Light Up the City 2022 would enhance the Christmas celebrations as a high point for the festive season and bring excitement within the city. He urged everyone to make it a responsibility to sensitise and educate one another whiles also employing all MMDAs across the country to ensure strict enforcement of the relevant by-laws during this period. Hon. Henry Quartey humbly appealed to everyone to be careful when plying the roads and observe all traffic regulations and be mindful of pedestrians and other users of our roads. ‘’We do not want accidents on our roads as we celebrate the yuletide’’, he added. Hon. Nii Adjei Tawiah, Municipal Chief Executive for Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly said, the project would promote Ghana globally and help in redefining Accra as Africa’s Art Centre. He also encouraged other corporate bodies to come on board by supporting this initiative so that the project can be extended to other regions. The Executive Chairperson of Jandel Ltd, Madam Afi Amoro said, Christmas brings with it the joy of brightening other people’s lives, putting a sparkle in their eyes and a smile on their faces. Let not our fears about the state of the global economy and commercial implications thereof influence our ability to experience and spread joy this Christmas. ‘’This is the reason why we are passionate about this year’s event. It is time to lift spirit and focus on what matters the most that is loving our families and friends and giving to others who have none,’’ she added. In her conclusion remarks, Madam Afi thanked the supporting Municipalities especially the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and the corporate bodies in Ghana who have also played a part in bringing joy to their cherished customers and the society at large by supporting this event. The Light Up Accra project is supported by Ecobank, FBN Bank, Access Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Enterprise Group, Republic Bank, KGL, Stanbic Bank, Qualiplast, Hollard Insurance, Melcom, Duraplast and MTN The Light Up the City will end on 9th January 2023. #### [ journalism and media communication, urban planning ]<\|endoftext\|>Larsen Votes for Iraq Resolution Washington, DC, February 16, 2007 U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the resolution expressing support for our troops and opposition to the President's proposal to escalate the war in Iraq. The resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 246 to 182. Larsen issued the following statement: “The president's announcement to add 21,500 U.S. troops to Iraq is a step in the wrong direction. The president promised a new approach, but more troops does not equal a new way forward. “Every state in the country, including Washington, has National Guard units that are depleted, that don’t have the equipment they need to train and are forced to leave equipment in theater, making it harder for them to do their jobs here at home. “This war has sapped our ability to train here at home with functional equipment. It has sapped our ability to recruit for the future, and it has sapped our ability to prepare for 21st century threats. “The president’s escalation plan will not solve these problems, it will make them worse. The president’s plan will not decrease our strategic risk, it will exacerbate it. “This escalation will hurt our military at home and it will hurt our military abroad, but most importantly it is another flawed strategy that hinges its success on a weak Iraqi government beset by sectarian civil war.”<\|endoftext\|>Larsen to Kiley and Pentagon Brass: “Disastrous and Horrendous Failure of Leadership” Washington, DC, March 8, 2007 At a House Armed Services Committee hearing today on the challenges and obstacles wounded and injured service members face during recovery, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) condemned reports of substandard conditions at Walter Reed and other Army facilities and urged Army Surgeon General Kevin C. Kiley, Army Chief of Staff General Peter J. Schoomaker, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness David S.C. Chu and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs William Winkenwerder -- all of whom testified before the committee today -- to improve health care services for active duty personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. “I do not want you to think the morale problem at Walter Reed is a function of media exposure, it is the function of a disastrous and horrendous failure in leadership,” said Larsen to Army brass. “We’re here because we need to ask, why did this happen in the first place,” Larsen continued, “Secretary Gates, to his credit, has come down like a ton of bricks on this issue, and frankly, I hope he has a few more tons of bricks to bring down before, during or after the independent review process is done.” Larsen also urged Army leadership to speed up screening for traumatic brain injuries sustained in combat. “Traumatic brain injury is of great importance,” said Larsen. “We can’t wait too long before we try to screen some of these folks. We need to screen faster, and we need to catch it sooner.”<\|endoftext\|>Larsen Votes for New Direction in Iraq Washington, DC, March 23, 2007 “It’s time for a change in direction. Instead of focusing our military and diplomatic energy on fighting a sectarian civil war, the Iraq Accountability Act re-focuses our efforts on fighting terrorism around the world – both today and in the future. “The Iraq Accountability Act holds the president accountable for his policies in Iraq. It holds the Iraqi government accountable for the benchmarks the President himself has set. And it aims to stop the slow bleed of well-equipped, trained and rested troops from our military. “To fight terrorism around the world, we need a ready and flexible military. But this war has sapped our ability to train here at home with functional equipment. It has sapped our ability to recruit for the future, and it has sapped our ability to prepare for 21st century threats. We need to stop this slow bleed of military readiness. We are sending men and women to Iraq in violation of the President’s own standards for training, equipment and time at home. That hurts our military readiness, and it hurts our military families. “The Iraq Accountability Act also provides funding for defense and veterans health care above and beyond the president’s budget request. Enlisted men and women have faced unacceptable conditions at Walter Reed and other facilities. They deserve better care, and this bill will help make sure they get it. It will also help prevent another Walter Reed situation in our veterans health care system. “Congress has a constitutional duty to provide oversight. The time for accountability has come. We are holding the president accountable not only for his policies in Iraq and Afghanistan, but for the conditions our enlisted soldiers and veterans face here at home.”<\|endoftext\|>Today at the Port of Bellingham, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his support for Bellingham’s bid to be the new site for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Marine Operations Center Pacific (MOC-P). This fall, NOAA began the process of identifying and assessing future sites for the facility, which is currently located in Seattle. Larsen was joined at the Port today by Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike, Port of Bellingham Executive Director Jim Darling, Dean of Western Washington University’s Huxley College Brad Smith and All American Marine CFO Del McAlpine. Larsen released the following statement: “I am here today to announce that I stand with you, the Port and City of Bellingham, Western Washington University, and the Whatcom County community in support of Bellingham as a new home and a new beginning for NOAA. “After carefully considering the merits of Bellingham’s case, I have come to the conclusion that NOAA belongs in Bellingham. “As NOAA begins the process of evaluating future sites for the Marine Operations Center, now is the time to take a stand and make our case. “NOAA has a blank slate to make this decision and will evaluate each site on its merits. Ports in and around Washington state will throw their hats in the ring. Our task is to make it clear to NOAA what we already know -- that Bellingham offers the best new beginning for this important facility. “The Port of Bellingham has put us in an excellent position to offer NOAA a new home. Bellingham offers flexibility, with piers and facilities that can be improved and expanded to meet NOAA’s needs. “A Bellingham-based NOAA facility would build partnerships and take advantage of research and education opportunities offered by Western Washington University and other area schools. “Finally, Bellingham offers NOAA tremendous community support, a strong marine trades industry, and a skilled labor pool. “As the Representative for not only Whatcom County, but all of Northwest Washington, I am excited about this and other opportunities to bring new assets and new ships to Northwest Washington ports. “After careful consideration, in my mind there is only one answer for NOAA -- Bellingham.”<\|endoftext\|>Today, a unified Washington state Congressional delegation sent a letter to President George W. Bush urging him to quickly approve the federal assistance that Governor Chris Gregoire has requested. The text of the letter follows: December 6, 2007 President George W. Bush The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We write to urge you to approve as quickly as possible the federal disaster declaration requested by Governor Chris Gregoire on December 6, 2007. As you know, on December 2, 2007, a very strong wind and rain storm swept through Washington state, causing heavy wind and water damage across much of Western Washington. At least four people have lost their lives, and thousands of people must now try to repair the damage to their homes and businesses. Major interstate traffic routes, including Interstate 5, the primary transportation artery between Seattle and Portland, have been closed due to widespread flooding. The many seriously-impacted counties and communities in Washington are responding well to this disaster, as is the state of Washington. However, a disaster of this magnitude also requires federal assistance to help in the recovery effort. We therefore urge you to approve a federal disaster declaration as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your quick attention to this matter. Patty Murray Maria Cantwell United States Senator United States Senator Norm Dicks Jim McDermott Member of Congress Member of Congress Doc Hastings Jay Inslee Member of Congress Member of Congress Adam Smith Brian Baird Member of Congress Member of Congress Rick Larsen Cathy McMorris Rodgers Member<\|endoftext\|>Today in Beijing, the United States and China concluded the third meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) – a Cabinet-level conversation between the two countries on short and long-term economic issues. U.S. Representatives Mark Kirk (IL-10) and Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chairs of the U.S.-China Working Group in the U.S. House of Representatives, released the following statement on the SED: “Overall, the results of the SED are positive and encouraging. Secretary Paulson negotiated several breakthroughs in the financial services sector which will lead to long-term stability for the Chinese economy and greater access for foreign investors. “The SED also produced watershed agreements in the area of greatest potential for U.S.-China cooperation – environmental protection – including sulfur fuels, biofuels, illegal logging and emissions trading. “However, on the issue of toy and product safety, this round of dialogue gets a failing grade. As American families head to the toy store to do their holiday shopping, we must be able to assure them that the presents they buy for their children are safe. “With no visible forward movement on this issue, the SED largely punted on one of the most important and immediate U.S.-China issues facing the Congress. “Our relationship with China will be the most important diplomatic relationship of the 21st century. Continuing our high-level conversations with China will be critical to continued progress on the issues that matter to the American people. “The U.S. Congress needs to realize that one of the best ways to get progress with the Chinese is to bring them to the table. If Congress – as well as the next President -- support a strong SED, there will be more opportunities to solve our ongoing challenges with China.”<\|endoftext\|>A House-Senate appropriations bill passed last night by the U.S. House of Representatives delays the next round of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) passport requirements until June 2009. The Bush administration had planned to move forward with new passport requirements next summer. “With the 2010 Olympics just around the corner, it is critical that Northern border crossings are safe, fast and convenient,” said U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the 2010 Olympics Task Force. “This summer’s passport debacle does not inspire confidence that the Departments of Homeland Security and State are moving forward in the right way. This legislation gives them more time to get the job done right.” Larsen has met with the Departments of Homeland Security and State to voice his concerns over the economic losses a poorly-implemented program could cause for communities on the Northern border. In addition to delaying new passport requirements, the legislation passed by the House withholds $75 million from WHTI implementation until results are in from pilot programs in Washington state and elsewhere to test the viability of a secure driver’s license as a passport alternative. 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Wikipedia page: Category - journalism and media communication, communication engineering === Message)\| \|Type\|\|radio and online\| \|Owner\|\|Kaunas University of Technology\| \|founder and head of the programme Giedrius Kuprevičius (dean of the Faculty of Humanities), head of the radio station technical director Jonas Valančius. KTU radio Gaudeamus was one of the first university radio stations in Lithuania. It was founded at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in 2005. Radio station was available via analogue 93,6 MHz FM frequency in Kaunas city and on the internet. "Gaudeamus" was one main radio station based in the center of Kaunas in the Faculty of Humanities of KTU. "Gaudeamus" was non-commercial youth and academic community oriented radio station, broadcasting jazz and other alternative music styles. The most of the programmes ware dedicated for local and worldwide cultural, scientific and artistic news. "Gaudeamus" also had many programmes about different kinds of music: special shows for different kind of jazz, rock, classical or religious music. Internet radio station “Gaudeamus” was founded in 2005. In February 2008 the Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (RRT) gave the right to "Gaudeamus" to start broadcast on FM frequency in Kaunas city. The mover and the main ideological leader of the station was the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (KTU) prof. Giedrius Kuprevičius. “Gaudeamus” stopped broadcasting on 31st December 2014. Decision to dissolve was made by the University with the agreement of Faculty of Humanities. - ""Gaudeamus" - universiteto radijas "kitokiems" žmonėms". Delfi. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-07-13.<\|endoftext\|>Encycolpedia === K291CIO 106.1 (Spokane)\| \|First air date\|\|1947 (as 1340 KREM)\| \|Power\|\|5,300 watts day\| 750 watts night \|Former callsigns\|\|KREM (1947-1985)\| \|Affiliations\|\|EWTN Radio Network\| \|Owner\|\|Sacred Heart Radio, Inc.\| KTTO (970 kHz) is an AM radio station in Spokane, Washington, serving the Spokane metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Sacred Heart Radio, Inc. It airs a Catholic radio format with most programming provided by the EWTN Radio Network. The station first signed on as KREM in 1946. It originally broadcast at 1340 kilocycles, at a power of 250 watts. KREM was owned by Cole E. Wylie, who served as president and general manager. By the 1950s, it had moved to its current spot on the dial, AM 970, powered at 5,000 watts by day, 1,000 watts at night. In 1955, it put Spokane's first FM station on the air, 92.9 KREM-FM (now KZZU-FM). They were joined by KREM-TV in 1954. In the 1950s and 60s, when few people owned FM radios, KREM-FM simulcast the AM station's programming. In 1957, KREM-AM-FM-TV were acquired by Seattle-based King Stations. In the 1960s, KREM became a Top 40 station, vying with AM 790 KJRB for Spokane's young radio listeners. KREM-FM switched to a progressive rock sound in the late 1960s. On October 16, 1987, the station changed its call sign to KHIT, playing hits of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. On February 22, 1988, it became KTRW, playing country music. The KTRW call letters are now on a Christian radio station at AM 630. On September 29, 2005, it switched to the current KTTO. On November 20, 2015 KTTO was granted a construction permit to increase daytime power to 5,300 watts and decrease nighttime power to 750 watts. In 2017, KTTO added an FM translator at 106.1 MHz. - "KTTO Facility Record". United States , audio division. - Broadcasting Yearbook 1948 page 253 - Broadcasting Yearbook 1960 page A-249 - "KTTO Call Sign History". United States , audio division. - "Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station". CDBS Public Access. November 20, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2017. - Query the FCC's AM station database for KTTO - Radio-Locator Information on KTTO - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KTTO - FCC History Cards for KTTO - Query the FCC's FM station database for K291CO \|This<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: Power\|\|50,000 watts (day) 5,000 watts (night) \|Callsign meaning\|\|K The TrutH\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KFQX (1924-1925) KRPM (1986-1991, 1995) KTTH (770 AM) is a conservative talk radio station, owned by Bonneville International, broadcasting at 770 kHz in Seattle, Washington. The station's transmitter is on Vashon Island, while its studios are located in Seattle's Eastlake district. The station runs syndicated programming, as well as the popular local morning program "The David Boze Morning Show" and "The Todd Herman Show". Many of the prominent programs moved from rival local broadcaster, KVI (at one point their slogan was temporarily changed to "3 letter radio is dead"), including Rush Limbaugh and movie critic Michael Medved (whose home station is KTTH). Their lineup also includes John Gibson, Dave Ramsey, and Mark Levin. Starting in the 2011-2012 college sports season, KTTH began airing Washington State Cougars football and men's basketball but moved to sister station KIRO in the 2012-2013 season, while KTTH began airing Seattle University Redhawks men's basketball. KTTH does air Washington State Cougars football and men's basketball games that cannot be aired on KIRO due to conflicts with Seahawks and Mariners games. KTTH also airs select MLB postseason and NBA Finals game broadcasts from ESPN Radio that cannot be aired on KIRO due to various conflicts. Formerly, the station had the callsign KXA and had a classical music format. It was in a big battle with KING-FM 98.1 and KUOW-FM 94.9, which both on FM were doing a similar format. On October 1, 1980, the station changed to an oldies format and was known as "Old Gold 77 KXA" following a sale. Following a subsequent bankruptcy filing, the station temporarily dumped oldies for sponsored religious programming in 1983. The station's license was transferred to new owners that same year, and a format called "love songs" commenced on October 8, 1984, which was essentially a return to oldies. Following a sale to Olympic Broadcasting in 1985, the station flipped to a simulcast of country station KRPM-FM (now KBKS-FM) and changed call letters to KRPM. The station would change call letters to KULL in 1991, and returned to oldies. Country music returned in January 1995, as did the simulcast with KRPM. In a format swap in that same year with AM 1090, the station received the call letters KNWX and the all-news format, followed by the switch to business/talk programming in 1998. The station would acquire the current call letters in 2003, along with the flip to conservative talk. KNWX would move to 1210 AM that same year and would continue until 2004, in which it was renamed KWMG (now KMIA). - 6am–9am David Boze Show - 9am–12pm Rush Limbaugh - 12pm–3pm Michael Medved - 3pm–6pm Todd Herman - 6pm–9pm Dave Ramsey - 9pm–12am Mark Levin - 12am–3am John Gibson - 3am–6am America's Morning News - 12am–3am John Gibson - 3am–6am Dave Ramsey - 6am–7am Growing Your Wealth - 7am–8am Retirement Class with JD Kaiser - 8am–10am Leading Edge Medicine with Dr. Jerry Mixon - 10am–12pm Aging Options with Rajiv Nagaich - 12pm–1pm Power Trading Radio - 1pm–2pm The Ric Edelman Show - 2pm–3pm Investor Resources - 3pm–4pm Dr. Lee Yardley - 4pm–5pm The Tax Planning Hour - 5pm–6pm Michael Medved - 6pm–9pm Dave Ramsey - 9pm–10pm Own It - Secrets to Saving on Home and Land Ownership - 10pm–12am Michael Medved - 12am–2am Avenge Trading Group - 2am–5am Michael Medved - 5am–6am Frontlines of Freedom - 6am–7am Dave Ramsey - 7am–7:30am Michael Medved - 7:30am–8:30am Retirement Class with JD Kaiser - 8:30am–10am Infomercials - 10am–10:30am Safe Money and Income with Shon Peil - 10:30am–11am Infomercials - 11am–12pm Avenge Trading Group - 12pm–1pm Dr. Lee Yardley - 1pm–2pm Sound Pain Solutions - 2pm–3pm Absolute Return Radio with Brian Decker and Jim Black - 3pm–4pm Michael Medved - 4pm–7pm Rush Limbaugh's Week in Review - 7pm–9pm Dave Ramsey - 9pm–11pm Frontlines of Freedom - 11pm–12am Michael Medved - "KYYX Bankruptcy: O'Day files Chapter 11, but vows to keep station on the Wave," The Seattle Weekly, 9 March 1983, - "Legal Notices,"The Seattle Times, 15 July 1983, p. B20. - The Seattle Times, 8 October 1984, p. D8. - "Radio Station KXA is Sold," The Seattle Times, 26 September 1985, p. H8. - "Bouncing Around the Bands," The Seattle Times, 26 July 1992, p. L4. - AM 770 KTTH - Query the FCC's AM station database for KTTH - Radio-Locator Information on KTTH - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KTTH<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: #### July 25, 1990\| \|HAAT\|\|401 meters (1,316 ft)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KOUA (July 25, 1990 - July 17, 1995)\| \|Owner\|\|Pearson Broadcasting of Mena\| KTTG (96.3 FM, ESPN Sportsradio 96.3) is a radio station broadcasting a Sports radio format. Licensed to Mena, Arkansas, United States, the station serves the Ft. Smith area. The station is currently owned by Pearson Broadcasting of Mena and features programming from ESPN Radio. KTTG airs local programming and national programming. Local programming includes "The Morning Rush" with Derek Ruscin & Tommy Craft, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, The Scott Van Pelt Show, Sports Talk with Bo Mattingly and The Paul Finebaum Show. KTTG carries Arkansas Razorbacks football, basketball, and baseball. Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-22. - "KTTG Facility Record". Retrieved 2009-08-22. - Station Information - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KTTG - Radio-Locator information on KTTG - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KTTG<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### Totally Awesome 80s @ 100.9\| \|Frequency\|\|100.9 MHz(also on HD Radio)\| \|Repeater(s)\|\|101.1 MHz KEOJ (Caney, Kansas)\| \|First air date\|\|1977 (as KXOJ-FM)\| \|HAAT\|\|114 meters (374 feet)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|TulSa Oklahoma\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KXOJ-FM (1977-2016)\| \|Owner\|\|Stephens Media Group KTSO (100.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Sapulpa, Oklahoma that serves the greater Tulsa area. It is part of the Stephens Media Group (no relation to the newspaper owner) and has been on the air since 1977. Its studios are located at the CityPlex Towers in South Tulsa. KTSO broadcasts from a tower between Glenpool and Sapulpa, off Highway 75. The tower was constructed in 2014 and was part of an FCC granted class C3 upgrade, increasing the station to an ERP of 19,000 watts. The new signal also includes an HD signal that covers the Tulsa metro area. Before August 16, 2016, 100.9 FM's call sign was KXOJ-FM. Every morning between 6 and 10am KXOJ-FM's on-air lineup included Dave Weston and Katie Rindt. Other veteran announcers included Bob Michaels, joined the station in 1998, and Gary Thompson 3pm to 7pm, who began intermittently working there in the early 90's. After many years in morning drive, Heather Miles moved to the 10a to 3p shift in January 2016. Starting on August 16, 2016 at 7:30, the KXOJ-FM call sign and format moved to 94.1 FM after 39 years of broadcasting at 100.9 FM. 100.9 FM changed call letters to KTSO and began stunting with a recorded announcement redirecting listeners to 94.1 FM. On August 31, 2016, KTSO flipped to 1980s hits as "Totally Awesome 80's 100.9", launching with 1,980 commercial free songs. The first song under the format was "We Are The World" by USA for Africa. - "KTSO Radio Station Information". radio-locator.com. - "100.9 KXOJ – KXOJ turns on stronger signal". 100.9 KXOJ. - "Matt Baldridge". Seth Andrews (who was PD at the time of Christian AC station KXOJ/Tulsa) gave me my first start back in 1997. - "The Thinking Atheist - Podcasts - The Christian Radio Days". thethinkingatheist.com. - "100.9 Totally Awesome 80s Debuts – Format Change Archive". - Staff, FCC Internet Services. "Station Search Details". - [IDX] HD Radio Guide for Tulsa - Query the FCC's FM station database for KTSO - Radio-Locator information on KTSO - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KTSO<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Transmitter power\|\|.5 kW (digital)\| KUSE-LD, channel 46, is a low power translator station in Seattle, Washington owned by Mako Communications and is currently broadcasting the Hot TV Network, a network devoted to reruns of classic TV shows (similar to Retro Television Network, MeTV and Antenna TV). On May 31, 1990 the FCC issued a construction permit to Breckenridge Broadcasting Co., Inc. bearing the call sign K58DP for channel 58 in Seattle. On February 20, 1998 the unbuilt translator station was sold to VVI LPTV, Inc. By the end of 1998 K58DP had signed on the air broadcasting the ValueVision Network. On July 28, 2005 K58DP was sold to Equity Broadcasting Corp. and became KUSE-LP also on this date. KUSE-LP was licensed under EBC Seattle, Inc. As of September 30, 2008 KUSE-LP was broadcasting only a black screen and silent audio. It was broadcasting an unmodulated carrier for several months. The station ceased broadcasting on April 8, 2009 due to the economic difficulties that Equity has faced. On December 10, 2009 KUSE-LD started its low power digital transmitter and was broadcasting a test pattern. KUSE is currently multiplexed into 6 subchannels. In June 2013, KUSE-LD was sold to Landover 5 LLC as part of a larger deal involving 51 other low-power television stations. \|46.1\|\|Hot TV network\| \|46.3\|\|SonLife Broadcasting Network\| \|46.5\|\|Retro TV network\| - "Northwest Broadcasters". Gord Lansdell. April 19, 2009. Retrieved April 17, 2011. Television Business Report. April 18, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009. - Seyler, Dave (June 24, 2013). "Anatomy of an LPTV deal extravaganza". Television Business Report. Retrieved July 3, 2013. - TITANTV.COM SCHEDULE WEBSITE - KUSE-LD schedule - Hot TV official website - Query the FCC's TV station database for KUSE - Query TV Fool's coverage map for KUSE-LD - BIAfn's Media Web Database -- Information on KUSE-LD \|This<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Website\|\|Kurt Weiland at Scientology.org\| Kurt Weiland is a native of Austria and an executive in the Church of Scientology International. He is director of external affairs for the Church of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs, and Scientology's vice president of communications. He is a member of the organization's board of directors, and handles government, legal and public affairs for Scientology. He has often represented Scientology to the press as a media spokesman. Weiland works out of the Church of Scientology's offices in Los Angeles, California. Work for Church of Scientology In 1984 Weiland was a member of the Church of Scientology's Religious Technology Center, and performed work for the organization in Santa Barbara, California. Weiland was executive director of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs in 1994, and was responsible for its international legal affairs and public relations. In December 1994 he prevented Richard Leiby, a reporter for The Washington Post, from attending a luncheon at the National Press Club sponsored by the Church of Scientology International. Weiland did not allow Leiby to enter the First Amendment Lounge, and told him: "You seem to make a living by writing falsehoods." "We know that you used to work in Clearwater, and we know exactly what you wrote," Weiland said to Leiby. In an interview at the National Press Club in 1994, the St. Petersburg Times asked Weiland and Scientology President Heber Jentzsch about the Church of Scientology's practice of investigating reporters who write about Scientology. "First of all, we don't do that. There's no institutional or organized campaign or effort or action ongoing to go after a reporter," said Weiland. When asked about a discrepancy after Church of Scientology officials confirmed in 1998 that their attorneys had hired a firm to investigate a reporter for the Boston Herald, Weiland said: "It's not a personal thing. Every time a reporter steps out of his way to create damage to the church ... then, of course, it's gloves off." He said that the Boston Herald reporter's articles were inaccurate, and the Church of Scientology decided to investigate the individual in order to determine what "vested interest" he was working for and what "sinister motive" he had. Weiland was the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Office of Special Affairs in 1995, and served on the board of directors of the Church of Scientology International. In 1996 he was director of the Office of Special Affairs, and in 1997 Weiland managed external affairs for the Church of Scientology. On June 13, 2003, Weiland accompanied actor and Scientologist Tom Cruise and director of the Church of Scientology's Los Angeles Celebrity Centre, Tommy Davis, to meet with then-United States Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage. In the half-hour-long private meeting, they raised concerns with Armitage about the treatment of Scientologists in Germany and other countries. - Morton, Andrew (2008). Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography. New York: St. Martin's Press. –243. ISBN 0-312-35986-1. On June 13, 2003, one of the most powerful men in America, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, met privately with Tom Cruise, together with his friend Tom Davis, head of the Hollywood Celebrity Centre, and Kurt Weiland, an Austrian Scientologist who was director of external affairs for the organization's Office of Special Affairs. For thirty minutes Armitage listened as they expressed their concerns about the treatment of Scientologists in some foreign countries, particularly Germany. - Fisher, Marc (August 19, 1995). "Church in Cyberspace: Its Sacred Writ Is on the Net. Its Lawyers Are on the Case". The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. p. C1, C5. - Baker, Russ (April 1997). "Clash of Titans: The German Government says the Church of Scientology is a tyrannical cult that recalls the country's dark history. The Scientologists say it's the Germans who haven't changed. In an increasingly bitter battle, two powers collide over the meaning of freedom and the burden of the past". George Magazine. - Staff (August 25, 2006). "Tom 'Incensed' Sumner's Wife". New York Post. N.Y.P. Holdings, Inc. - Goodstein, Laurie (February 20, 2001). "Bush's Call to Church Groups To Get Untraditional Replies". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-06-16. - Walls, Jeannette; Ashley Pearson (January 31, 2002). "Cruise's private Scientology sessions". MSNBC. - Staff (September 19, 2003). "Scientologists open office to fight bias". Chicago Tribune. - Russell, Ron (December 21, 2000). "Brained: Mentally impaired Raul Lopez was $1.7 million richer as the result of an accident settlement -- until he joined the Church of Scientology". New Times Los Angeles. - O'Neil, Deborah (September 15, 2001). "'Mental health' hotline a blind lead: The televised blurb offered mental health assistance dealing with the attacks. Callers reached Scientologists". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2008-06-16. - Staff (December 17, 1997). "National News Briefs; Scientologist's Death Could Lead to Charges". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-06-17. - Atack, Jon (1990). A Piece of Blue Sky: Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard Exposed. New York: Carol Publishing Group. ISBN 0-8184-0499-X. - Garcia, Wayne (July 9, 1994). "Scientology publication criticizes the "Times'". St. Petersburg Times. B. - Leiby, Richard (December 25, 1994). "Scientology Fiction: The Church's War Against Its Critics -- and Truth". The Washington Post. The Washington Post Company. Retrieved 2008-06-17. - Garcia, Wayne (August 3, 1994). "Network gives voice to former Scientologists". St. Petersburg Times. A. - Tobin, Thomas C. (March 27, 1998). "Scientology looks into reporter's personal life". St. Petersburg Times. A. - Tobin, Thomas C. (December 6, 1994). "Scientology puts itself on display". St. Petersburg Times. A, 4B. - Kent, Stephen A. (September 2003). "Scientology and the European Human Rights Debate: A Reply to Leisa Goodman, J. Gordon Melton, and the European Rehabilitation Project Force Study". Marburg Journal of Religion. University of Marburg. 8 (1). Retrieved 2008-06-16. - Hodges, Arthur (August 30, 1995). "Rights to rites Scientologists defend actions against critic". Denver Post. p. B-01. - Fisher, Marc (The Washington Post) (August 20, 1995). "Critics bedevil Scientology - Secretive organization launches a strike to protect sacred texts". The Kansas City Star. p. A1. - Wallsten, Peter (March 10, 1996). "Scientologists don't take protest quietly". St. Petersburg Times. B, 4B. - Sharpe, Tom (March 13, 1997). "NY Times Details Church's Tax Battle". Albuquerque Journal. - Ribadeneira, Diego (December 9, 1997). "Gifts of Cash Fuel Battle of Principle Hub Man's Aid to Scientology Critics Draws Fire and Rhetoric From Church". Boston Globe. p. B1. - Derakhshani, Tirdad (August 26, 2006). "Cruise camp: sorry about Shields". The Philadelphia Inquirer. - International Association of Scientologists (2006). "Senior Honor Roll". Impact (114). - International Association of Scientologists (1995). Kurt Weiland: Deputy Commanding Officer, Office of Special Affairs International". Impact. Church of Scientology. –13. (excerpted in Marburg Journal of Religion) - Church of Scientology International. "Kurt Weiland - Director, Church of Scientology International". Scientology - Church of Scientology Official Site. [IDX] Church of Scientology International. "Kurt Weiland: External Affairs Director". Scientology in the News: Press Office. [IDX] Church of Scientology International (2003-03-03). "Church of Scientology International Opens European Office In Brussels". Human Rights News - Church of Scientology Human Rights Department. [IDX] Church of Scientology International (2003-11-29). "David Miscavige Dedicates New Church of Scientology of San Francisco". Scientology - Church of Scientology Official Site. [IDX] Retrieved 2008-06-17.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === St 3 lb)\| \|Played for\|\|Toronto Maple Leafs\| Walker played 71 NHL games, over parts of the 1975–76 through 1977–78 NHL seasons, all with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He scored his first career NHL goal against the Vancouver Canucks on January 21, 1977. Walker scored 9 points in the NHL and accrued 152 penalty minutes. Playing as an enforcer throughout his hockey career, Walker required 17 surgeries to repair injuries. He criticized the NHL Alumni organization, which he claimed did not support retired players enough financially. As a result, he created an organization called Dignity after Hockey to raise awareness and funds to provide health care to retired players. In 2017, he added his name to a class-action lawsuit against the NHL alleging neglect of support for players suffering injuries and financial strain once retired. - Loftus, Mike (August 19, 2018). "Kurt Walker, South Shore native who reached NHL, then advocated for players, dies at 64". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved August 20, 2018. - Malinowski, Mark (August 23, 2015). "GETTING TO KNOW: KURT WALKER". thehockeynews.com. Retrieved August 17, 2018. - Gordon, Sean (November 29, 2013). "Seven seasons, 17 surgeries and Kurt Walker is still in pain". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 17, 2018. - McGran, Kevin (May 24, 2014). "Ex-NHLers say they are hurting, need help but NHL Alumni isn't there for them". Toronto Star. Retrieved August 17, 2018. - "Kurt Walker Former NHL Enforcer Heads "Dignity After Hockey"". independentsportsnews.com. May 17, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2018. - Hornby, Lance (August 18, 2018). "Former Leafs enforcer and advocate for retired NHLers, Kurt Walker, dead at 64". Toronto Sun. 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In the coming days, the annual observance of Ramadan will begin, where Muslims regarded the Holy Month as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. And with the on-going crisis that the world is facing including our country, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte placed the entire island of Luzon under Enhanced Community Quarantine, and in consonance with the said order, Provincial Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo, as the mother of the Province of Lanao del Norte declared the province-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine to protect the safety and health of the residents by preventing the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the province. On April 19, 2020, at MCC Riana’s Restaurant, the Provincial Chief Executive met the Muslim religious leaders in the province to humbly request for cooperation in discouraging mass or religious gatherings during the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos through Secretary Saidamen Pangarungan has issued Memorandum Circular to suspend temporarily the conduct of congregational prayers, ijtima or johoor (mass gathering of Islamic preachers), multaqa (academic convergence on Islamic issues), and madaris (Islamic and Arabic schools) classes, to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in the communities. Governor Angging who is always thinking for the greater good of the people appealed to all Islamic religious leaders in the Province of Lanao del Norte to adhere to the memorandum issued by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos for the safety of the faithful as well as to the preachers. Instead of conducting the prayer in Masjid, the Governor earnestly advised the faithful to perform the prayer, especially the Tarawih in their own home and only with their family. Sheik Khairoden Sharief and Sheik AbdurRahim Batingolo helped explain the intention of Governor Angging in agreement with President Duterte’s decision in preventing people or individual to organize or to attend mass gatherings, including all religious congregation or assembly until such time that the national government will lift the order. Also at the meeting, the Ulama agreed to commence the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan in Lanao del Norte on April 22, 2020. Governor Angging thanked the Islamic religious leaders for attending the meeting and shared their thoughts regarding the appeal of the Provincial Government for the safety and the interest of the people. Lyndon G. Calica, the Incident Commander of the Incident Management Team and the Provincial Information Officer, have also addressed questions raised during the open forum, and Atty. Mark Christopher Babor, discussed the legality of Executive Order 06, Series of 2020, “Guidelines on the Declaration of an Enhanced Community Quarantine,” issued by the Provincial Governor on March 22, 2020, in pursuant to Presidential Proclamations No. 922 and 929. PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Executive Order 07, Series of 2020, has been issued by Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo on April 5, 2020, requiring all residents and non-residents of Lanao del Norte to wear a face mask at all times, especially when going out of their residences or in public places to help lessen the transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Governor Angging has seen the need to wear face masks or the likes that cover the mouth and nose of a person in accordance with the effort of the National Government to flatten the curve. As data shows, the number of Persons under Investigation as well as the Persons under Monitoring in Lanao del Norte is gradually decreasing, and to help sustain this progressive, Governor Angging is calling all residents and non-residents of the province to religiously observe the wearing of face mask, an essential practice that everyone should comply. The Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and other law enforcement agencies including those who are manning the Quarantine Checkpoints are tasked to strictly implement this Executive Order and will apprehend those who will violate or deny entry for those who are coming into the province or to their respective municipalities if such order is not followed. The Provincial Chief Executive is doing the best she can and continuously find ways to protect the safety and health of the people of Lanao del Norte. Wearing of face mask, and following other recommendations of the Department of Health to protect ourselves from acquiring this deadly virus is called upon for the interest of the citizens. And Governor Angging along with the call of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte tirelessly appeals to the people of Lanao del Norte to simply observe the ways on how to guard one’s self and the family against COVID-19. PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Through the leadership of Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo initiates by extending assistance to the residents of Barangay Malingao, Municipality of Tubod, after the barangay was declared on total lockdown as a preventive measure to ensure the safety and health of the people due to recent case involving a resident that was confirmed COVID-19 positive last March 29. On behalf of Governor Angging, Ms. Sittie Aminah Quibranza Dimaporo, the IMT Deputy Responsible Officer and Provincial Administrator, actively led the distribution of goods right on the doorsteps of each household, simple but important act to sincerely practice social or physical distancing. Ms. Sittie Aminah, despite the risk, personally supervised the distribution of the goods and handed them to each household together with the members of the Incident Management Team, Malingao Barangay Chairman Leofred Ramonsito Bagol and the dedicated members of Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERTs), the frontliners of Barangay Malingao. Governor Angging sees the need for the Provincial Government to respond by giving relief goods to the residents and help the Municipal Government of Tubod in its effort to provide the residents of Malingao basic goods for them to stay at home and to discourage the movement of people and follow the strict implementation of the total lockdown. The lockdown was declared right after the Department of Health Region 10 confirmed the result of a COVID-19 positive patient from Barangay Malingao, right there and then, Municipal Mayor Leoncio C. Bagol, immediately placed the entire barangay on total lockdown to keep safe the residents and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and appealed to all residents not to leave their houses. The continuously called all the constituents to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously by religiously practicing and observing the recommendations of the Department of Health, such as the proper way of handwashing, frequent use of alcohol or sanitizer, physical or social distancing, the correct way to cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing, avoiding crowded places, wearing face mask, and staying at home,<\|endoftext\|>Members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council of Lanao del Norte convened for the first time of the year, to discuss issues and concerns not only on peace and order and the government’s campaign on the fight against illegal drugs, but also health issues that concerns the security of the people and the nation, such as the Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease, the African Swine Fever, the Polio vaccination campaign, and the implementation of the Universal Health Care as one of the pilot provinces in the country. Provincial Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo, the Chairperson of both Council, called on all Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to continue the proactive attitude in all the programs of the national government, as well as to the initiatives of the Provincial Government and the two Congressional District Offices, whose primary intention is to uplift the lives of the people by implementing programs, projects, and activities in partnership with various national government agencies. The Chairperson and the members of the council were pleased to hear the report of Dr. Teresa M. Reponte, the head of the Provincial Health Office, that no reported incident of Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease in the province as confirmed by the Municipal Health Officers. And on the issue of African Swine Fever, the Provincial Chief Executive reminds the council members to monitor the situation in Davao Occidental. The province declared a state of calamity last February 4 due to the ASF and hoping that the authorities in Davao Occidental can contain the virus as soon as possible, and could not further spread in nearby provinces and cities. Governor Angging also took the opportunity to expressed gratitude to the Local Chief Executives and the Municipal Health Officers for the support extended to the Department of Health in making the Polio vaccination campaign successful in the province. On February 6, the Department of Health and PhilHealth Region 10 answered the request of the Provincial Government to conduct an orientation meeting on Universal Health Care for all health care service providers in the province before its implementation and appealed to LCEs to support the UHC program. “To the Mayors, let us support the implementation of UHC in Lanao del Norte, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo of the 1st District, have been working hard on this so that our constituents can benefit from this program. The Provincial Government and two Congressional District Offices need your support to make this successful. This is for the people, especially the underprivileged who cannot afford to go to a private hospital,” the Governor said. In addition, Governor Angging appealed to the opposing Mayors not to deprive the people to participate in the programs of the Provincial Government. “Please let your constituents join the activities initiated by the Provincial Government. Let them participate in activities that strengthen camaraderie with other municipalities. Let us set aside politics, instead focus our energy on what we need to do for the greater good of the people of Lanao del Norte.” Brigadier General Facundo Palafox IV, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, presented updates on the status of the Communist Terrorist Group, Jemaah Islamiyah Maute Terrorist Group, and other lawless elements operating in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte. And assured the Council members that the Armed Forces of the Philippines is closely monitoring the activities of these unwanted elements. While the Provincial Police Office through Police LtCol. Viflor P. Sinoc, the Deputy Provincial Director for Administration, discussed police operations conducted in the province to safeguard public order and safety. Provincial Planning and Development Officer, Engr. Anecita R. Lendio presented to the Council the following for DILG Resolution through PPOC Secretariat and Chairman, DILG Provincial Director Bruce Augusto Colao: (i) 2020-2022 Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan, (ii) 2020 POPS Plan Utilization Program, and (iii) 2020 Confidential Fund Utilization Program. Moreover, the Council approved a Resolution addressed to Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana of the Department of National Defense and Secretary Eduardo M. Año of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the retention of PNP and AFP Checkpoints in Lanao del Norte, despite the lifting of Martial Law last December 31, 2019, and was strongly agreed by Vice Governor Maria Cristina N. Atay. Governor Angging was happy to see that most of the Municipal Mayors were present in the joint PPOC-PADAC Meeting and actively participated in the discussion. The joint meeting was held at Riana’s Catering Function Room, Mindanao Civic Center, Sagadan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, on February 7, 2020. PIO-LDN === Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration. Informative text such as Wikipedia.<\|endoftext\|>18th District Reps. Hoff, Vick announce 2021-22 committee assignments Washington State House Republicans recently announced ranking member and House committee assignments for the 2021-22 biennium. Eighteenth District Reps. Larry Hoff and Brandon Vick will both serve in leadership roles. Hoff, R-Vancouver, has been promoted to ranking member of the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. The committee reviews all legislation related to industrial insurance, unemployment compensation, collective bargaining, family leave, safety and health standards, occupational health, and employment standards. “After the disastrous performance of the state’s Employment Security Department this year, I look forward to working with my friends in the majority to ensure these mistakes never happen again,” said Hoff. “In order to restore Washingtonians’ trust and ensure the agency is performing as expected, we must enact stricter accountability and transparency measures. The status quo simply cannot continue. The committee will also be tackling a number of other issues important to Washington families and workers. I’m optimistic we’ll be able to work in a bipartisan manner to deliver positive results for those in the 18th District and across the state.” Vick, R-Vancouver, will continue in his role as ranking member of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee. The committee considers an array of consumer protection issues, as well as the safety and soundness of state banks and credit unions, the regulation of consumer credit and lending, and the regulation of securities and investments. “I am honored to continue in my role as ranking member of the Consumer Protection and Business Committee,” said Vick. “We have a lot of work ahead of us to rectify the tragic impacts of the coronavirus and the associated lockdown orders placed on our small business community. My team and I will work tirelessly to make sure Washington’s business climate is friendly and advantageous, while simultaneously working to support the many small business owners who have struggled so mightily this year. “I am also eager to continue working on occupational licensing reform. Washington state should be a partner, not an obstacle, when it comes to our neighbors having the opportunity to work in their chosen career path. In order to achieve this goal, I have been working on a slate of bills that will be ready to go on day one of session. I look forward to continued bipartisan support for these efforts.” The remote 2021 legislative session will begin Monday, Jan.<\|endoftext\|>Dear Friends and Neighbors, Late last month, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released the latest revenue forecast for our state. Due to an unexpected surge in new revenue, we now have a $2.4 billion budget surplus. When we learned about this massive surplus, House Republicans immediately began working on proposals to provide tax relief for Washingtonians. On Friday, we offered two alternative budget proposals when the majority party brought their supplemental operating budget to the floor for debate. One would have provided $1 billion in tax relief and delivered the $30 car tabs voters approved in November. The other would have provided $600 million annually in property tax relief. The majority party rejected both of our efforts, opting to instead pass a budget that spends almost every dime of our $2.4 billion surplus and doesn't provide tax relief. Their refusal to deviate from their tax-and-spend agenda is unfortunate, and it's hurting a lot of Washington families and small businesses. Keep in mind that the first bill signed into law by the governor this year was a tax increase on health care and other essential services. And when their budget proposal becomes law, spending will have increased nearly 75% since 2013. That's astounding. And unsustainable. Sitting down for a chat with House Republican Broadcast Coordinator John Sattgast Last week, I had an opportunity to sit down for an interview with House Republican Broadcast Coordinator John Sattgast. We had a really good conversation that covered a number of topics, including my background, my goals as a legislator, what I'd like to see the majority party do differently, and more. I hope you'll give it a listen. Supporting Washington's small forest landowners In my last email update, I touched on a number of bills I've sponsored this year. I'm proud to report one of those bills was unanimously approved by the House last month. House Bill 2714 seeks to support Washington's small forest landowners in the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP). The FREP allows the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to purchase a 50-year easement from small forest landowners for up to 50 percent of the value of unharvested timber left standing along the banks of rivers and other sensitive aquatic areas. In the event our state develops methods, protocols and markets for valuing carbon, my bill would provide an opportunity for small forest landowners to receive compensation for the value of the carbon stored in forest riparian easements. HB 2714 was approved by the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee on Friday, and is now in the Senate Rules Committee. Best practices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus I know many of you are concerned about the coronavirus, as am I. My deepest condolences go out to those who have lost their lives, both in our state and around the world. I wanted to share some best practices with you from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) on how we can all work together to stop the spread of this virus: - Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds - Stay home when you are sick - Cover your coughs and sneezes with an elbow, sleeve or tissue - Good personal health habits (diet/exercise) help prevent respiratory infections, including coronavirus and influenza. - Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. If someone has symptoms, they should call their doctor – not go to the hospital. The doctor will make an assessment about next steps. If it requires a COVID-19 test, the doctor will then contact public health officials and they will arrange a test. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, you can call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. For more information: - DOH coronavirus resource page: [IDX] CDC coronavirus information: [IDX] Local public health offices around WA: [IDX] to contact me Please continue contacting me with any comments, questions or concerns you have. My phone number here in Olympia is (360) 786-7812, and my email address is [email protected]. It<\|endoftext\|>Dear Friends and Neighbors, As you know, I often talk about the importance of respecting the will of the people. And that's because far too often, legislators here in Olympia make decisions based on what they want rather than what you want. Take the first 30 days of this year's 60-day legislative session, for example. Despite the fact voters have said 'no' to higher taxes time and time again, the majority prioritized the passage of two tax increase bills. The first significant bill they brought to the floor would impose a low-carbon fuel standard mandate in Washington that would effectively serve as a massive gas tax increase. Under House Bill 1110, the state's Department of Ecology would be tasked with creating a program to reduce the carbon content in transportation fuels. Such a program would increase fuel suppliers' costs dramatically, but it's you and I who would ultimately foot the bill. As Rep. Brandon Vick and I wrote in a recent op-ed: “All of us in the Legislature want to foster a clean and healthy environment that preserves our state's magnificent forests, mountains, fields, rivers, and lakes. But we can't pretend the implementation of a low-carbon fuel standard mandate is going to fix what is a global problem. Raising everyone's costs for a policy that would likely only reduce the carbon in Washington's atmosphere by a fraction of a percent simply does not make sense.“ You can read our full op-ed here. The second significant bill the majority brought to the floor, which has since been signed into law by the governor, expands the B&O tax increase they passed on 85,000 service businesses last session. Since the initial tax increase didn't bring in as much revenue as expected, they chose this session to expand it to an additional 4,400 businesses. That's unfortunate for many reasons, including the fact increasing taxes on these businesses will only serve to compound some of the biggest problems facing our state: the lack of affordable housing, the cost of health care, stagnant economic growth in many of our rural communities, a series of transportation challenges, and more. There is no doubt in my mind voters would have rejected both of these bills had they been on the ballot. The majority understands that as well, but they have clearly decided their agenda is more important than respecting the will of the people. While we don't have the votes to stop bad policies from becoming law, we will continue doing everything we can to stand up for you and your family this session. An overview of some of the bills I have sponsored this year My goal in this job is to help the people in our district as much as I can. I love our district. It's been my home for more than 40 years. While some of the bills I sponsor will be broad in scope, others will be narrower. But my hope is always that I can make a positive difference in someone's life. Below are some of the bills I've sponsored this year. Please don't hesitate to send me an email if you'd like more information or have questions about any of them. House Bill 2875 – Our state issues many professional licenses. My bill would establish a five-year review process that would help determine if any changes should be made to further improve the state's licensing program and processes. We want the program to protect Washingtonians and ensure our local businesses can attract qualified candidates, but not retain unnecessary licensing requirements. House Bill 2714 – The Forest Riparian Easement Program (FREP) impacts the lives of many small forest landowners in Clark County. Currently, the program reimburses eligible landowners for a minimum of 50 percent of the value of the trees they must, by law, leave to protect riparian habitat. In the event our state adopts a climate strategy, my bill would require the Department of Natural Resources to share information regarding the carbon sequestration benefits of the FREP. Additionally, if and when a carbon sequestering value is established, my bill would provide an opportunity for small forest landowners to receive compensation for that value. House Bill 2371 – Several years ago, a family was killed on a railroad bridge in Clark County. The road leading up to and under the bridge is now frequently used as an illegal drug injection site, and several people have died on location. My bill would begin the process of preventing access to that road. I've also co-sponsored a number of Rep. Vick's bills that focus on easing occupational licensing regulations in our state. You can learn more about those bills here. Celebrating Navy Day at the Capitol Late last month, we celebrated Navy Day here in the House. I had the privilege of being one of the speakers chosen to deliver remarks in favor of HR 4652 when it came to the floor. I spoke about my four years of service in the Navy, and honored my friend, Lt. Michael Haifley, who died in service to our country during the Vietnam War. Please continue contacting me with any comments, questions or concerns you have. My phone number here in Olympia is (360) 786-7812, and my email address is [email protected]. 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[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] === Kuster, Katko Push for Support to Smaller Organizations on Frontlines of Opioid Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic Reps. Kuster and Katko introduced the Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act last year during the 116th CongressThe companion bill is being introduced in the Senate by Sens. Tina Smith (MN), Lisa Murkowski (AK) Washington, February 2, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) and John Katko (R-NY-24) introduced legislation, the Emergency Support for Substance Use Disorders Act, to create emergency grants during the COVID-19 crisis for states and community-based organizations that serve individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Kuster and Katko introduced a previous version of this bill during the 116th Congress, which was included in the HEROES Act. This updated, bipartisan legislation will help to address the dual public health crises of COVID-19 and the opioid epidemic by providing additional funding to support smaller organizations on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. “The ‘new normal’ during the COVID-19 pandemic has added additional stress for those struggling with substance use disorder, and left those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic facing dual crises,” said Rep. Kuster. “It’s crucial that we provide support for those dealing with substance use disorder, especially during this health and economic emergency. COVID-19 has made it more difficult for many to get the treatment that they need. This legislation will help ensure that funding can easily and urgently reach providers so that Granite Staters at risk of substance misuse have access to the care and support they need during this uncertain time. I’m proud to join with Representative Katko to reintroduce this commonsense bipartisan bill.” “Local substance use disorder providers and nonprofits are grappling with an increase in the number of individuals misusing substances as well as safety precautions that make treatment and outreach more difficult during this pandemic,” said Rep. Katko. “I am proud to join Representative Kuster in introducing bipartisan legislation that will create emergency grants for counties and community-based organizations that serve individuals with substance use disorders. By providing emergency support, we will ensure counties and local organizations have the ability to continue conducting outreach and providing assistance to those struggling with substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic.” According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), communities across the United States will experience increases in depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief as a result of the pandemic. Because of this, there is an expected increase in substance misuse as lives are impacted by the health and economic consequences of COVID-19. Between July 2019 and June 2020, the CDC reported over 81,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States - the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. This bipartisan legislation would provide much-needed support for smaller organizations to continue outreach and education in addressing the addiction crisis.<\|endoftext\|>In the News Rep. Annie Kuster: It’s time to boost nation’s vaccination efforts Published in the Concord Monitor Washington, January 25, 2021 The development of two safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in under one year is an unprecedented achievement in modern science and represents some of the most effective vaccines ever created. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are nearly 100% effective against the COVID-19 disease and will save countless lives in the United States in partnership with our continued efforts to wear masks and maintain social distancing. But like most Americans, I have been frustrated with the slow pace of the vaccine rollout. While the Trump administration had targeted 20 million vaccinations by the end of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows that only 2.6 million Americans received the vaccine. To establish community immunity through vaccinations, 75-80% of the American population must be vaccinated, but with the current pace of the rollout, it would take years to reach this threshold. There is no greater public health priority than administering the vaccine to all eligible Americans as quickly as possible. That is why the first bill I introduced this year focuses squarely on ramping up our federal response to speed up the manufacturing, distribution, and administration of the vaccine. Last week, I introduced the Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act, which would authorize $20 billion to dramatically boost investments in vaccine and therapeutic development, research, procurement, and expanded manufacturing capacity. This legislation importantly recognizes that some Americans will not be able to receive the vaccine due to medical reasons, but may be eligible to receive antibody therapies and other therapeutic medicines that can greatly reduce the risk of severe disease. In conjunction with this initiative to boost funding for vaccine administration, in the coming weeks, I plan to introduce bipartisan legislation to modernize our immunization infrastructure systems that are central to our COVID-19 vaccination efforts. These technology systems vary state by state, which complicates an already challenging task of vaccinating our population. My bipartisan bill will bring these systems into the 21st century by expanding enrollment and training of vaccine providers, supporting real-time immunization data exchange, and enhancing the security of data interoperability. This bill would make a meaningful difference to our local vaccination efforts in New Hampshire. The United States must take an all-hands-on-deck approach to crushing this deadly virus, and that starts with demonstrating leadership and a proactive vision for administering this vaccine. I am encouraged that President Biden’s plan to combat the coronavirus prioritizes the acceleration of vaccine administration and ensures that no American will incur out of pocket costs to receive the vaccine. President Biden’s plan to focus on both the deployment of already-approved vaccines and the development of additional therapies will enhance our efforts in New Hampshire which have so far been disappointingly slow. While these vaccines offer us a light at the end of the tunnel, it is more important now than ever to continue wearing masks and maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the new virus strains that have emerged in recent weeks. This is a patriotic duty to help keep your fellow Granite Staters safe, as last week we sadly passed the grim milestone of over 400,000 American lives lost to this deadly virus – more than the number of American soldiers who died during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War combined. Over the past year, our state has shown immeasurable courage and grit to support our neighbors and communities during this challenging time. I know that through our collective strength and commitment to protecting one another, we can get through this pandemic together. (Annie<\|endoftext\|>Violence Holds Virtual Roundtable on Addressing Racial Disparities in Access to Care for Survivors Washington, December 9, 2020 Tags: Ending Sexual Violence Washington, DC - Today, the Violence, led by Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and John Katko (R-NY), held a virtual roundtable discussion on racial disparities in access to care and justice for survivors of sexual violence. Over 18% of all African American women report being abused in their lifetime, and the vast majority of survivors are unlikely to report at all. In addition, for every 15 Black women who are raped, only one reports her assault. The Violence regularly holds roundtable discussions - in October, the Task Force co-chairs held a roundtable on addressing human trafficking, and in June hosted a discussion on addressing sexual and domestic violence during the pandemic. The co-chairs and Task Force members heard from Black survivors and discussed reforms and changes that need to be made to address the disparities. They talked about the need to ensure law enforcement get training in trauma-informed approaches when working with survivors, as well as the importance of addressing the backlog of sexual assault kits around the country. The Task Force was joined by: “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated racial disparities in access to care and support for survivors of sexual violence, leaving survivors of color more vulnerable than ever,” said Rep. Kuster. “In working towards this Task Force’s mission to eradicate sexual violence, we need to address the additional barriers facing survivors of color. That means making sure federal resources through the Violence Against Women Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and other funding streams are fairly distributed. We also must ensure survivors of human trafficking are helped, not punished, and recognize that unaddressed trauma, especially in children, can directly contribute to behavior that results in run-ins with the criminal justice system.” Kuster continued, “As Congress will continue to tackle issues surrounding police reform, it is imperative that we recognize that sexual violence will persist wherever survivors don’t feel safe reaching out to law enforcement, or where they do reach out but are dismissed or ignored. I’m grateful to hear from the amazing survivors and advocates on today’s panel, who shared their stories and their insights on this critical issue. I look forward to discussing what I heard with my colleagues as we continue our efforts to combat sexual violence and ensure all survivors have access to the care and support they need.” “I thank my fellow co-chairs for hosting this important discussion today and our panelists for entrusting us with their experiences so that we may learn from them,” said Congressman Joyce. “As a former prosecutor, I know how difficult it is for survivors to share their stories. The fact of the matter is there should be no disparities in our nation’s response to sexual violence or harassment. More must be done to improve upon the medical care of all survivors, including taking steps to better train and equip those who interact with survivors on their journey to justice – from healthcare staff and social workers to law enforcement and court officials. We founded this task force to raise awareness about the harsh realities of sexual violence, support the victims of these heinous crimes and crack down on those who commit them. Today’s important discussion contributed to that mission and I look forward to continuing our bipartisan work on this issue in the future.” “I was glad to join my colleagues on the Task Force to End Sexual Violence as well as our panelists to discuss disparities in our nation’s response to sexual violence,” said Rep. Katko. “As we have seen during the pandemic, minority populations are disproportionately impacted by public health crises. These same trends extend to many other facets of our society, including our response to sexual assault and domestic violence. I hope today’s discussion will serve as a starting point for future bipartisan work in Congress to improve care and support for survivors of color.” “This purpose filled journey led me to vow that no other girl would suffer at the hands of a rapist and not have justice, answers, the opportunity for healing and to be empowered... not another one, but especially my little Black girls,” said Lavinia Masters, Survivor and Advocate. Gail Gardner, Survivor and Advocate, said, “I cannot help but think, what would have been different, if I had been a white woman from a wealthy neighborhood? How many women suffered because we were not important enough in the eyes of law enforcement?”<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication #### And all our requests to the French authorities through our embassy and other channels and to the Mayor's Office of Evian just to stop continuing the vandalism because wrapping it like this and keeping it in there without even an attempt to clean this red color is vandalism in itself. There was no reaction, neither from the French government nor from Evian. Then, we started to insist that allow us evacuate it. Because this is an insult to us. This is a humiliation. In a country like France, which pretends to be a moral leader, in many cases, things like that are unacceptable. But it took us again several months to be able to evacuate it from Evian and bring it to the garden of the Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Paris, where Natavan is now staying. This is just an illustration of what we're facing after we restored our sovereignty. This is an illustration of double standards. France, which declared that they will send troops to Ukraine to help Ukraine restore its territorial integrity, tries to punish Azerbaijan for our restoration of territorial integrity. Another topic that I want to bring to your attention and that we discussed broadly yesterday is COP29. We count very much on the NGIC to be an active partner of Azerbaijan in preparation and during the conference. COP29 in Azerbaijan is a recognition of Azerbaijan's efforts with respect to the green transition. As I have said many times, including in public comments, the fact that we have oil and gas is not our fault, and we should not be criticized for that. I think those who try to criticize us and those who made the decision to award us with this honor to host this global event should understand that our intention is to contribute to the issue of climate. All that we are doing with respect to the green transition already has practical results. Last October, we inaugurated the biggest 230 MW solar power plant in the area of the Caucasus and Central Asia. Two more are now in the process of construction and preparation. Our plans until 2030 are to have a generating potential of 5,000 megawatts of renewables. This is absolutely realistic because many contracts and MOUs have been signed. We are actively working now on building the green energy cable from the Caspian to the Black Sea and further down to Europe, and the feasibility study of that project is almost ready. So, first, COP29 will be for us the chance to demonstrate that the country, which lives independently and does not depend on anyone, can successfully develop. It is a demonstration of the right policy that Azerbaijan has pursued for the last 30 years. From a practical point of view, it will be a chance for us to contribute to solidarity. Because four years of our chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement created a very special atmosphere in this second largest international institution after the UN, with 120 countries. With nine members of the EU, Azerbaijan signed declarations on strategic partnership. We are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation with more than 50 members. So, we have the capability to bring together different countries, and that is what is needed now to address the issues of climate. I don't want to take much of your time, I know that you have a very busy program. I will conclude now. Once again, expressing gratitude to all our participants for being with us, especially to the NGIC, and wishing the Forum success. x x x Addressing the event, Vaira Vike-Freiberga, the Former President of Latvia and the co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, said: - Your Excellency President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Your Excellencies presidents, former presidents, heads of government – both former and current. Ladies and gentlemen. Dear guests and friends, friends of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center. I would like to start my speech by thanking President Ilham Aliyev. We have been welcomed with very warm hospitality. Over the past 11 years, we have been gathering in Baku to participate in the Global Forum. We have always witnessed full cooperation and your openness in accepting the increasing number of participants of this forum. We see that people are suffering in different parts of the world today. This is why we have always gathered in one place to exchange ideas on common issues of concern, to revive and restore the broken world. Together, we can narrow this divide and alleviate people’s suffering. Since last year's Baku Forum, we have been hearing a lot of bad news, watching it on news channels and social media. But there has also been good news. The good news is that – President Aliyev also noted that – Azerbaijan is one of a handful of countries of the world where a 28-year-old frozen conflict has finally been resolved. Armenia illegally occupied the territory of its neighbor in violation of international law, but your country has restored its territorial integrity, i.e. its own territorial integrity. But despite this, 50 conflicts are still fuming in the world. Ukraine is faced with the occupation and annexation of its territory. This reminds us again that a state that succeeded the Soviet Union, a country that was based on Stalin's principles and occupied Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – in World War Two, is doing the same now. At that time, they turned those states into parts of the Soviet Union, and it happened in a special way. What is happening in Ukraine today is exactly a repetition of those historical facts. So there is actually a comical situation on the one hand and a tragic one on the other. The President made a reference here. When it comes to our broken world, we can make it better. We can actually see the severity of the lines that divide us. We can see that there can be different opinions, behaviors and interests. But it is possible to come together and find common solutions. Of course, there should be at least good will for this and we have to make it work. The lack of good will and trust leads to very serious consequences, as we see all over the world today. We are living in a world where there are certain principles. Based on the good will of people, we try to resolve issues related to living together. Since its inception, the UN has established those principles through its Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and noted that peoples of the world must adhere to those principles. Under such circumstances, we can live in a civilized world and have good relations with our neighbors. Of course, when any such behavior occurs today, we simply liken it to the behavior of predatory animals. Because we must remember again that some breeds base their existence on certain natural instincts. In Soviet times, we had farms in Latvia, where a number of dairy products were produced. Those dairy products were of high quality and popular. However, we were deprived of the opportunity to use them. I should also mention that there is an island in our country, and a great blow was inflicted on nature on that island. Many birds were killed there. It was a step against nature. Because this island actually became a victim of the political goals of the predators. In fact, it is the same among people. There is a feature inherent in human nature that some people try to impose their will on others and use force to achieve that. But we see that this is completely unacceptable. I should also note that the principles declared by international organizations should remain in force. We should all know, remember and even mention it in our discussions that we don't have to reinvent the wheel. We should respect human beings – women, men and representatives of different races without discrimination regardless of their origin, creed or belief. This is what the rights of people and individuals consist of. We must build a world where there is no discrimination. We must not forget that small countries also have rights. You may not have heard of them, you may not know about them, but they exist nonetheless. Many countries of the world are represented in the UN General Assembly. However, we must note that regardless of whether they are big or small, everyone has equal rights and this must be ensured. Ladies and gentlemen, you come from different parts of the world and you have had different experiences. I urge you to join the debates, speak honestly, speak up and, of course, have discussions without harming each other. Because we are a civilized society. We have come here to get to know each other, to listen to each other, and this is our advantage as human beings. Of course, we should also pay attention to each other, meet and understand each other. I wish you all a fruitful discussion. We will have meetings during these days, and you will actually contribute to our discussions. What is happening in the world today is exactly what is related to the human essence, i.e. it stems from it. Therefore, we must understand this well. I wish you fruitful discussions and an interesting forum. x x x Binali Yıldırım, the Chairman of Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States, presented a keepsake to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. x x x Other speakers at the event included President of Albania Bajram Begaj, Serb Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović, Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Under-Secretary-General for Policy at the United Nations Guy Ryder, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Winnie Byanyima, and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Ángel Moratinos. x x x Addressing the event, Binali Yıldırım, the Chairman of Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States, said: - I am very pleased and honoured to address you on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye, on the occasion of the eleventh Global Baku Forum, which is successfully held every year. First of all, I would like to congratulate the organizers of the Global Baku Forum and the Azerbaijani authorities for organizing yet another very successful event this year. We are pleased to observe that the Global Baku Forum, which has been held for many years and has already become a tradition, is growing into an important ideation platform in its field. It is also a nice coincidence for us that shortly after the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which we have hosted in Türkiye on March 1-3, the "Global Baku Forum" is being held this time in our brotherly country Azerbaijan. As stated in the main theme of this year's Forum, "Fixing the Fractured World" is the most fundamental task before us, as the entire international community, in these challenging times which we are going through. As a matter of fact, the ever-increasing global and regional challenges and the disorganized and disorderly appearance of the international system, which is unable to respond adequately to these challenges, lead to a fragmented image all over the world. This fragmentation starts at the regional level and moves to the global level as a tangle of problems. When we look around us, we see that the regional disputes, tensions and hot conflicts do continue, and that these conflicts exert negative repercussions, not only on the political and military fields, but also on fields such as economy, transportation and energy, as well as in social and societal dimensions. When we look at the South Caucasus, all countries in the region need to make constructive and result-oriented efforts to attain peace, security and prosperity that the region deserves. 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Congressman Lamborn Sends Letter to President Trump on Troubling Language in Trade Deal Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), along with 45 other cosigners, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to remove the sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) language that Canada insisted on adding to the upcoming US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Although Congressman Lamborn applauds the president's hard work to negotiate a new trilateral free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, a trade agreement is no place for the adoption of social policy. As a sovereign nation, the United States has the right to decide when, whether and how to tackle issues of civil rights, protected classes, and workplace rights. At the same time the Trump Administration is carrying out a cohesive agenda regarding policies surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, in the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services specifically, it is deeply troubling that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has included contradictory language in the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This is the first time SOGI language has been included in a free trade agreement. For that reason, Congressman Lamborn strongly urges President Trump to remove SOGI language from USMCA. Congressman Lamborn released the following statement regarding the letter: "It is insulting to our sovereignty to submit to social policies in a trade agreement which the United States Congress has so far refused to accept. President Trump has a stellar record with social conservatives, but allowing USTR to include Canada's SOGI language in a free trade agreement would be an unnecessary black eye. My concern is the precedent this could set for activist courts to cite as Congressional support for SOGI language once the USMCA is adopted. I strongly urge him to remove the troubling language in the deal that was adopted behind the scenes."<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Lamborn Opposes So-called "Equality Act" Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on H.R. 5, partisan legislation which would expand the Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. These new definitions raise concerns over the effect that they would have on parental rights, conscience protections, equality for women, and the ability for doctors to serve patients using their best medical judgment. The bill also explicitly prohibits the protections provided by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a bipartisan bill signed into law by President Clinton. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “The so-called “Equality Act” would have disastrous effects on our culture, and would in actuality create more inequality. This legislation would force schools, churches, hospitals, businesses, and other institutions to cater to the leftist view of sex and gender or be shut down. As a result of the “Equality Act”, parents would live in fear that our children would be forced to share bathrooms, locker rooms, and sleeping facilities with individuals who self-identify as the opposite sex. This legislation would also lead to the ultimate demise of women’s sports. “I introduced two amendments to this legislation which the Democrats rejected. The first would protect institutions who choose to designate sex-specific lockers and restrooms. The second amendment I introduced would have protected young women seeking to compete in single-sex sports' leagues. I’m not convinced my colleagues across the aisle understand the far-reaching consequences of this legislation. I hope it will never be signed into law." Watch Congressman Lamborn’s floor remarks on the Equality Act here.<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Lamborn Opposes Amnesty Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on two pieces of legislation that would provide mass amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants in the United States. This comes at a time when our Customs and Border Patrol agents and our immigration system are completely overwhelmed. Even more concerning, illegal immigrants are being released into America even after testing positive for COVID-19. The first bill, H.R. 6 would provide green cards and a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants, including violent gang members. The other legislation would expand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker visa program and grant agriculture workers a special certified worker status allowing them to stay in the United States for five and a half years. In addition, this status can be renewed and individuals may apply for U.S. citizenship. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “In the midst of an ongoing crisis at our Southern border, Democrats are pushing two mass amnesty bills in the House of Representatives. It is clear that this irresponsible legislation will only encourage more illegal immigration and worsen the crisis. I oppose amnesty. The Democrats' priorities are clear, they don’t want you to have a family barbeque, but they will allow COVID-19 positive migrants into the interior of our country. Joe Biden’s policies have directly led to this crisis, and Democrats in the House are only working to exacerbate it. Moving forward, we must immediately halt catch and release, resume construction of our Southern border wall, and reinstitute the remain in Mexico policy.”<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Lamborn- No MORE Marijuana Washington, D.C.- Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the MORE Act, legislation that legalizes marijuana and removes it entirely from the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana is currently the most commonly used illicit drug, with more than 24 million Americans presently claiming to use it. This includes 20.8% of young adults aged 18-25 who have used marijuana at least once in the past month. The MORE Act would provide taxpayer dollars to the marijuana industry and makes federal grants and loans available for cannabis related service providers. It requires the Department of Justice to provide administrative services to individuals previously convicted of marijuana-related offenses. This bill also rejects the Department of Health and Human Services study that found that marijuana has been linked to schizophrenia and psychosis and can affect the area of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "In Colorado, we have seen the devastating effects of marijuana. Dispensaries sit on the corners that once held churches, often down the street from schools, and our homeless population is growing by the day. Even worse, our country is in the midst of a serious drug use crisis. We cannot pass extreme and unwise legislation that will only exacerbate this problem as well as infringe upon states' rights. The MORE Act opens the floodgates to marijuana cultivation, distribution, and sale across America. "Furthermore, this bill would retroactively expunge federal marijuana convictions, potentially leading to the early release of convicted drug traffickers. We cannot continue to allow bad actors and criminal organizations to exploit our nation's addiction crisis or endanger our youth. Even worse, the expanded use of marijuana amongst kids leads to extreme addiction rates and potentially long-term effects on the brain and mental health. "Speaker Pelosi and the Democrat majority are not governing on behalf of the American people. With small businesses struggling and the American people in need of immediate targeted relief, Democrats are busy catering to the special interests of the marijuana industry instead of advancing bipartisan Coronavirus relief legislation, like the Paycheck Protection Program. Speaker Pelosi cannot be trusted to lead any longer. She continuously puts her liberal priorities ahead of the American people. It is past time for the House of Representatives to object to her leadership, take a stand, and once again work toward sensible legislation for the American people. This legislation does not meet that standard."<\|endoftext\|>Congressman Lamborn Launches New Congressional Facebook Site Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) today announced the launch of his new official Congressional Facebook page and released the following statement. "I am happy to announce the launch of my Congressional Facebook page. I look forward to personally updating this page with notes, such as the first note I wrote last evening from the floor of the United States House of Representatives during the Presidential address. "It is my priority and responsibility to keep the constituents informed of the happenings in Washington. Facebook is providing an addition avenue to accomplish this. For example, by posting committee meetings and upcoming media appearances on the ‘events’ option, I can easily inform constituents when they can expect to hear from me in the news and what committees are active that day. "This not only gives constituents a different way to see how I am working for them, but promotes transparency, which is vital to preserving our democracy. "I look forward to updating my ‘page’ and my constituents in this new-media way."-Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) To view the page and become a ‘supporter’ on Congressman Lamborn’s Congressional site, click here. Facebook uses can also search for "Congressman Doug Lamborn" to view his page. Included below is an excerpt from the Congressman’s impression of President Obama’s address to Congress. "As I write this note, I’m sitting on the floor of the House of Representatives listening to the ‘State of the Union’ address. "It is a historical occasion to have President Obama addressing the nation. Though I disagree with much of his philosophy, he has broken some barriers in an unprecedented way. Here are some of my thoughts and observations: Barack Obama gives a good speech, but it is distressingly short of specifics..."<\|endoftext\|>Colorado Congressional Delegation Continues to Press Trump to Extend and Expand Funding to Support Colorado National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Washington, D.C. – Today, the entire Colorado Congressional Delegation sent a third letter to President Donald Trump asking for extended and expanded federal funding for the Colorado National Guard (CONG) to support their efforts in the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Colorado Governor Jared Polis also sent his formal request to Trump on November 23, 2020, asking for an extension of federal authorization and funding through July 31, 2021. The funding was originally approved on April 7, 2020, and is set to expire at the end of this year. “COVID-19 cases across the nation are rising rapidly. Unfortunately, Colorado is not an exception. The state continues to balance economic recovery and preservation while prioritizing health and safety. In order to accomplish these interdependent missions, the assistance of the Colorado National Guard remains essential,” wrote the members of the delegation. In light of the recent news of key vaccine developments, the lawmakers wrote: “...the Colorado National Guard will play a critical role in the distribution and management of vaccine administration sites as new vaccines become available. We support Governor Polis’s request that these vaccine-related activities also be eligible for authorized activities.” Today’s request follows Bennet and the delegation’s April letter and July letter to the president requesting extended federal funding for the Colorado National Guard. In August, the administration approved an extension of this funding which is now set to expire on December 31, 2020. The letter was signed by Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D), and Cory Gardner (R), and Colorado U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (D), Joe Neguse (D), Scott Tipton (R), Ken Buck (R), Doug Lamborn (R), Jason Crow (D), and Ed Perlmutter (D). The text of the letter is available HERE. Genre: journalism and media communication, politics<\|endoftext\|>It is important for employers to have sexual harassment policies in place, not just because it is a legal requirement, but because of the benefits to them and their employees. Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, made this statement today, while speaking at the Caribbean Training and Research Group’s (CARI-TARG) workshop on Barbados’ Employment Sexual Harassment (Prevention) Act 2017, at the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa. The Act, which is gender neutral, was proclaimed on December 15, 2017, and states that within six months of its commencement (June 15, 2018) employers were to have completed their written Sexual Harassment Policies and presented their employees with copies. Underscoring the importance of the legislation, the Labour Minister stated that “the law was made for a specific reason; it was passed to ensure that there is a decent environment for people to work in and that people can work without feeling harassed and having unwanted or unsolicited advances, and that there is recourse. “So there is both the deterrent and also the punitive aspect to the legislation ... people have the right to work anywhere without being harassed.” He noted that the legislation is there to provide a safe space for people to work in where they can be productive without having such issues hanging around them. Minister Jordan also highlighted that the Chief Labour Officer and Labour Officers are empowered to go into workplaces and ask questions to find out if the policy is in place. He reminded employers that under Section 4 (5) of the Act states that business owners who fail to comply with the deadline are guilty of an offence and are liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000, or imprisonment of 12 months, or both. Mr. Jordan applauded CARI-TARG for designing such an insightful series of workshops, which seek to develop both the skills and knowledge required of persons working in an evolving business environment. During her presentation on Barbados’ Sexual Harassment Act, Attorney-at-Law, Ella N. Hoyos, sought to answer such questions as What is sexual harassment?; Is it a health and safety issue?; Can it be classified as a mental or physical stressor; and is it a crime? Ms. Hoyos noted that “with the introduction of the Act persons are now required to become more circumspect in their interactions with others”. Chairman of CARI-TARG, Dr. Paul Quantock, said the workshop was the third in a three-part certified workshop programme being held in Barbados, and follows a similar series held in June 2017, when topics such as Preventing a Toxic Workplace; Trust Leadership and Mediation in the Workplace were addressed.<\|endoftext\|>Barbados joins with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the rest of the world in commemorating World Day Against Child Labour today Friday, June 12. The theme chosen this year is: ‘Protect Children from child labour, now more than ever! and the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations is encouraging employers and workers to, now, more than ever, ensure the protection of our most valuable resource – OUR CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS. World Day Against Child Labour 2020 focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on child labour. This pandemic has had serious consequences on the lives and livelihoods of people, including children and adolescents throughout the world; Barbados is no exception. Countries are therefore being encouraged to further ensure that the positive, focused and coordinated efforts undertaken to date, to eradicate child labour, are not eroded during this period. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and as part of its efforts to highlight child labour, the Ministry has developed two posters, one of which addresses the worst forms that may occur such as drug dealing, dangerous work, pornography and abuse. The specific poster also encourages adults to make sure children have safe environments where they can have fun, play and be educated. In 2000, Barbados ratified ILO Convention No. 138 on the Minimum Age and No. 182 Worst Forms of Child Labour. The worst forms have been identified as: - all forms of slavery including human trafficking and debt bondage - illicit activities such as prostitution, pornography and drug trafficking - work that is likely to harm the health, safety or morals of children In 2017, Barbados became a signatory to the ILO Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour Regional Initiative. The Regional Initiative was created in 2014 as a tripartite platform of mutual support between countries and social partners with the aim of channeling and scaling up public and private efforts to accelerate the reduction of child labour. This targeted approach is aimed at bringing about the first child labour free generation in Latin America and the Caribbean. These efforts will also see the achievement of Goal 8.7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks to end child labour by 2025.<\|endoftext\|>Barbados, having benefited significantly from its association with the International Labour Organization (ILO), is lauding that organization on marking its 100th anniversary and continuing the thrust for social justice and decent work. The praise comes in a message from Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, that celebrates the achievements of the ILO, the only tripartite agency of the United Nations bringing together government, worker and employer representatives since its creation in 1919 under the Versailles Peace Treaty. “Barbados lauds the involvement of the ILO in programmes which are aimed at addressing the effects of climate change, as well as the recognition that the matter is important to small, developing nations such as ours. The fostering of an enabling environment for the creation of green jobs and the preparation of the workforce for the decent employment opportunities in the new technology-driven economy are two current areas of focus for the organization,” Minister Jordan said. Noting that the country currently sits on the Governing Body of the ILO, the Labour Minister said this allows us to actively participate in decision-making processes and ensures that the English-speaking Caribbean and Cuba have a voice. While further recognizing the ILO’s contribution to Barbados, he stressed that, to date, it had facilitated our participation in numerous training and developmental programmes that have enhanced capacity building. “Areas of benefit include training on: labour inspection; conciliation; the management of labour statistics; and assistance with the reform of labour legislation. As recently as August 2019, we partnered with the ILO to host a tripartite five-day workshop on the conduct of the conciliation process. During the recently concluded annual International Labour Conference in Geneva, Barbados made a sterling contribution to the discussions on, and the final adoption of, a new Convention on Violence and Harassment. This exemplified our commitment to the ideals of the ILO and has paved the way for further collaboration,” he outlined. Minister Jordan also acknowledged that Government was proud of the contribution of two of its revered sons and trade unionists, National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Frank Walcott and Sir Roy Trotman, who had been in the forefront of some of the leading reforms introduced by the ILO within the last three decades. Further praising the ILO, he added: “We remain committed to the ideals of the ILO, and recognize that constant enhancement of the tripartite framework, a hallmark of the organization, is even more critical at this juncture of our development. As a member of the ILO, we will continue to build on the strong foundation that has been laid for the governance of worker-management relations, as we seek to advance social justice and promote decent work. “The Government and people of Barbados highly commend the ILO on reaching its 100th anniversary.” With 187 member states today, the ILO has the responsibility of developing international labour standards, policies and programmes aimed at improving worker-management co-operation. The 100th anniversary is being celebrated under the theme Advancing Social Justice, Promoting Decent Work.<\|endoftext\|>Management of the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Ontario is satisfied with the work of 18 Barbadians who have been there since last year, and while they are set to return by month-end, some may actually gain an extension. This was disclosed by head of the Barbados Liaison Office in Canada, Consul Liaison Service Officer, Ken Mason, and confirmed by one of the Barbadian workers, Donovan Lucas, who stressed that he and his colleagues, whose contracts end May 31, could only sing the praises of the resort and the Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations. Mr. Mason had earlier noted that the Human Resource Department of JW Marriott had conveyed positive sentiments on the Barbadian contingent, and indicated that they were prepared to ask for an extension for four skilled workers, namely the cooks. Meanwhile, Mr. Lucas, speaking to the Barbados Government Information Service from Canada, stated that none among the group sent by the Ministry could speak ill about the year-long opportunity. Noting that he first wanted to congratulate the liaison office for always being cooperative and accommodating, he said both Mr. Mason and his deputy, Shirley Wall-Mayers, should be commended for the hotel’s approval of the 18. The St. Philip resident, who worked as a kitchen steward at the resort, noted that any one saying they had been disadvantaged or appeared disgruntled, needed to apologize to the resort, the Ministry and the Liaison Office. “We are not suffering; we are not struggling. So far, tomorrow would be seven weeks that I was unemployed or temporarily laid off, and so far I have gotten a reasonable amount of money from the Canadian Government and I know I signed up for the EI (Employment Insurance) on Friday, May 1, and I knew that by May 5, money would go into my account. So, we are okay; we are good,” stressed the Barbadian worker He added that they were laid off since March 17, but were now living rent-free with no bills to pay, since the utilities are included in the rent and JW Marriott had waived the rent on their behalf. While Mr. Lucas pointed out that the resort had indicated that skilled workers, such as the four Barbadian cooks, were liable to stay on post COVID-19, he said there was still a chance that others in the group could be retained, if the unemployment level in Canada allowed for this retention. “So far, they have to go back to the Canadian Government and address it because they cannot get workers into Muskoka to work. That is how we come in now, so they are not done with us as such. “They are still looking out for us. They are still trying to keep us. If they are successful, because there is a meeting this week, maybe all of us who want to stay will stay in Canada,” he disclosed. Expressing the hope that he would be among that group, Mr. Lucas lauded the resort for giving them options to consider at a meeting held on Friday, April 22, via Zoom. “They provided us with four options: Option 1 – who wants an extension; Option 2 – who wants to have permanent residency; Option 3 – who wants to go home after their contract is finished; and Option 4 – who wants to go home before their contract is finished. “They don’t want to lose us because they would have to go back to training other people, but we know the job already because we come highly recommended. And, they can’t find workers in Muskoka. So, they don’t want to lose our guys. That’s what the general manager said. So, if they lose us now they would have to go back to the drawing board and try to train school leavers for job attachments, but they want adults, not kids,” Mr. Lucas said, adding that from the time the Barbadians arrived at the resort, they were acclaimed the ‘A-Team’. 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Wikipedia Article: === Category - journalism and media communication, history === Frequency\|\|1460 kHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|1922\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Football term X's aNd O's\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KSO (1925-1989) (Capstar TX LLC) KXNO is a sports radio station based in Des Moines, Iowa. It is located at 1460 on the AM band. KXNO is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc.. KXNO's studios are located in Des Moines, while its 3-tower transmitter array is located on Northeast Broadway Avenue near Capitol Heights. KXNO's roots can be traced back to KSO ("Keep Serving Others"), a station that first broadcast from Clarinda, Iowa, on November 2, 1925. On June 26, 1931, the Cowles family, publishers of the Des Moines Register and Tribune, bought KSO; they moved the station to Des Moines on November 5, 1932, when it also became an NBC affiliate. At that time, the station broadcast on 1370 kHz with 250 W daytime and 100 W at night and had its studios in the newspaper's building. After several frequency changes during the station's early years, KSO moved from 1320 to 1430 AM on March 17, 1935; KRNT radio took over KSO's old frequency, while KSO replaced the Cowles-owned KWCR in Cedar Rapids. KSO changed frequencies one last time as part of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement of 1941, moving from 1430 to 1460 AM. KSO and KRNT were both owned by the Cowles family until 1944, when they sold KSO after the FCC ruled that one company could not own two radio stations in the same market. After several format changes, KSO had a successful country music format from 1974 until September 1, 1989. It then began simulcasting KGGO-FM's rock music format, taking on the KGGO call letters in the process. In 1994, the station became KDMI, broadcasting religious and Spanish language programming. Clear Channel Communications acquired KDMI in 2000. On January 1, 2001, KDMI became KXNO and adopted its current sports radio format. KXNO had two direct competitors — KXTK (now KPSZ, 940 AM) and KJJC (now KNWI, 107.1 FM) — when it became a sports station, but both of its competitors had changed formats by mid-2003. They now compete with 1700 The Champ in Des Moines, a CBS Sports affiliate. In 2008, KXNO was nominated for a Marconi award as the "Sports Station of the Year," given annually by the National Association of Broadcasters. Larry Cotlar and Marty Tirrell feud During 2008 and 2009, a feud brewed between morning show host Larry Cotlar and afternoon drive host Marty Tirrell. Tirrell and his radio partner, Ken Miller, had been critical of Cotlar's perceived bias towards the Drake Bulldogs. They were also critical of Cotlar's interview style of "lobbing softball questions" to his guests. On March 20, 2009, things boiled over in the KXNO studios as Tirrell initiated a verbal tirade that used harsh words that was heard briefly on the air, including the utterance of the "F" word a dozen times, mostly by Tirrell, who at times seemed to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The two were soon suspended for a week as a result, with The Dan Patrick Show temporarily taking its time slot. On March 25, both men, as well as the board operator, Geoff Conn, were fired from their positions. FCC complaint reports were filed March 25 from an anonymous source. Tirell's weekly sports commentary for KCCI television, Mouth of the Midwest, was also cancelled. Cotlar later apologized to Clear Channel and the station's listeners for the incident. Cotlar's morning slot was filled by Jon Miller, the sports director of sister station WHO, and Steve Deace, who hosted an afternoon talk show on WHO and previously hosted an afternoon show on KXNO. On April 20, a new show hosted by WHO-TV personalities Keith Murphy and Andy Fales debuted in the 2:00-4:00pm time slot. Tirrell and Cotlar later joined rival station 1700 The Champ. - Davison, Jr., George F. (2002). "KRNT-KSO History". Retrieved 2006-01-16. - "New Staff in Charge When KSO Joins NBC After Des Moines Move" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 15, 1932. Retrieved 5 October 2014. - Miller, Bryce (2001-01-03). "Third D.M. station joins all-sports radio format". The Des Moines Register. C. - Witosky, Tom (2003-07-28). "Another D.M. radio station to pull the plug on sports". The Des Moines Register. C. - KCCI: "Foul-Mouthed Broadcaster Shocks Listeners -- Marty Tirrell Catching Heat After Tirade On Friday", 3/21/2009. - KCCI: "Sports Radio Hosts Suspended Over Foul Language -- Behind-The-Scenes Argument Airs On KXNO Radio", 3/23/2009. - Des Moines Register: "Employees fired at KXNO radio over on-air incident; Cotlar says 'I did not initiate' situation", 3/25/2009. - Witosky, Tom (2009-04-13). "Steve Deace and Jon Miller debut morning sports show on KXNO". The Des Moines Register. - Witosky, Tom (2009-04-17). "Radio news: KXNO fills afternoon sports-talk slot". The Des Moines Register. - KXNO's website - KSO historical artifacts from DesMoinesBroadcasting.com - Query the FCC's AM station database for KXNO - Radio-Locator Information on KXNO - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KXNO - FCC History Cards for KXNO<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### K264CH 100.7 Spokane\| \|First air date\|\|October 18, 1922 (as KFDC)\| \|Power\|\|20,000 watts day 5,000 watts night \|Callsign meaning\|\|The XL Network\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KFDC (1922-1924) \|Affiliations\|\|ABC News Radio, Westwood One, Seattle Mariners Radio Network, Washington State Cougars (football and men's basketball)\| \|Owner\|\|Morgan Murphy Media / Spokane Television Group (QueenB Radio, Inc.) \|Sister stations\|\|KEZE, KHTQ, KXLX, KXLY-FM, KXLY-TV, KXMN-LP, KVNI, KZZU-FM\| KXLY is a news/talk radio outlet based in Spokane, Washington. The station, which operates at 920 kHz on the AM dial and has a translator at 100.7 MHz on the FM dial, offers a lineup of local and national news stories and syndicated talk shows. KXLY also share a website and news resources with sister station KXLY-TV. It is the flagship station of The Cougar Sports Radio Network, broadcast Washington State Cougar football and men's basketball games. It is also the alternate affiliate of the Seattle Mariners baseball network. KXLY is owned by Morgan Murphy Media. The station's skywave signal was recently received in Salt Lake City, Utah. KXLY, Spokane's oldest radio station, was founded as KFDC by Thomas W. Symons, Jr. and Edmund B. Craney in 1922. Symons was the owner of Radio Supply Co. in Spokane, and Craney had been his employee. Craney, a 17-year-old member of the North Central High School radio club, had a desire to give Spokane residents something to listen to on the radios for which Radio Supply Co. had been selling crystal parts. He persuaded Symons to start a station. After Craney received his broadcasting license, KFDC went on the air on October 18, 1922. The station had no permanent frequency position during its early days. As radio was considered a new frontier (the FCC wouldn't even be founded until 1934) and moderately regulated, Craney would have to search each night for a clean frequency (without interference from stations from distant towns) and broadcast from there. The station, which changed its call letters to KFPY in 1924, was housed in the Symons Building on 7 S. Howard Street in Spokane. Beginning in 1925, audience members were welcomed to view live broadcasts—usually music programs or dramas—at “The Golden Concert Studios of KFPY” on the second floor, which boasted a curtain, a stage and seating for 150. On the stage were two grand pianos and a Wurlitzer Organ. KFDC/KFPY changed its frequency six times between 1927 and 1941: 1100, 1220, 1390, 1340 and 890 were all home to the station at different points during the 14-year span. It wasn’t until 1941 that the station moved to its current location, 920 kHz. Craney left the station in 1927 to found KGIR in Butte, Montana, but returned to Spokane in 1945 to buy KFPY, which he rechristened KXLY in 1946. The new call letters reflected Craney’s “XL Network,” a chain of stations he also owned in Butte, Helena, Bozeman, Great Falls and Missoula—all of which had call letters beginning with “KXL.” In November 1953, Craney sold KXLY and KXLY-TV to the Northern Pacific Radio and Television Corporation, headed by Joseph Harris, Norman Eisenstein, and Richard E. Jones. Northern Pacific sold the KXLY stations (which now included KXLY-FM) in 1961 to current owners, Morgan Murphy Media. On September 17, 2015, KXLY added a translator on 100.3 FM. In April 2016, the translator moved to 100.7 FM.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: #### K287BV 105.3 (Spokane)\| \|First air date\|\|1983\| \|Power\|\|10,000 watts (day) 600 watts (night) \|Former callsigns\|\|KTMI (1983-1985) \|Owner\|\|Morgan Murphy Media / Spokane Television Group (QueenB Radio, Inc.) \|Sister stations\|\|KEZE, KHTQ, KXLY, KXLY-FM, KXLY-TV, KXMN-LP, KVNI, KZZU-FM\| KXLX (700 AM) is a radio station licensed to Airway Heights, Washington and broadcasting to the Spokane area. The Morgan Murphy Media station broadcasts at 10 kW day/600 W night pattern. KXLX is an affiliate of ESPN Radio and is also the home station of the Spokane Empire and the Eastern Washington Eagles football team. According to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) application and license renewal information, KXLX's license was transferred from KMJY 700 which had been broadcasting from Newport, Washington since 9 June 1986. KMJY was owned and operated by James and Helen Stargel. The call signs for this station before KMJY were KZUN and KTMI. Another Spokane area station used the call sign KZUN from 1955 to 1985 on 630 kHz. This station was licensed to Opportunity, Washington. The FCC records also show that KXLX began broadcasting on 700 on February 27, 2004. In 2016, an FM translator of KXLX went on air. - Query the FCC's AM station database for KXLX - Radio-Locator Information on KXLX - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KXLX - Query the FCC's FM station database for K287BV \|This<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Former callsigns\|\|KNID (2000-2000) \|Owner\|\|Chisholm Trail Broadcasting Co.\| \|Sister stations\|\|KNID, KCRC\| KXLS (95.7 FM, Hit Radio 95.7) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary music format. Licensed to Lahoma, Oklahoma, United States. The station is currently owned by Chisholm Trail Broadcasting Co. and features programing from Citadel Broadcasting. The station first broadcast under the callsign KACL May 14, 1993. It then changed to KMKZ on August 1, 1993. Briefly the station became KNID from July 12, 2000 to July 24, 2000 when it received its current callsign, KXLS. KXLS was also formerly the call sign for KOMA. The KXLS call letters first appeared in northwest Oklahoma at 99.7 FM in early 1981. Using a frequency assigned to Alva, the station had a primary studio on Broadway near downtown Enid while using an auxiliary studio in Alva on weekend mornings. The initial owner was Zumma Broadcasting, with main owner William Lacy serving as General Manager. Lacy purchased an Oklahoma City FM station in the early 80's, changed its call letters to KZBS and played music very similar to KXLS. Both were modeled after the success of KVIL-FM in Dallas. For a short period, long-time KVIL afternoon host Mike Selden was part of the KXLS lineup. KXLS called itself "Class FM," and gained national attention in the summer of 1982 for its "Zumma Beach" promotion. A hot tub was set up outside the station door, with sand surrounding it to give the impression of an oceanside beach hundreds of miles from the coast. The station also won Oklahoma Associated Press awards for its newscasts in 1983. Lacy sold KXLS for several million dollars to Larry Steckline in the mid-1980s. This allowed Steckline to expand his Mid-America Agri-Net. During that same time, the station went off the air for several weeks when its tower in Helena, Oklahoma collapsed. Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-15. - "KXLS Facility Record". Retrieved 2010-03-15. - Query the FCC's FM station database for KXLS - Radio-Locator information on KXLS - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KXLS<\|endoftext\|>Genre: journalism and media communication, politics #### By Mike Phipps On October 7th, seven leaders of Greece’s leading neo-Nazi organisation, Golden Dawn, were convicted of running a criminal organisation. The verdict came after five and a half years of trial and 453 days in court and was greeted with relief by large demonstrations of anti-fascists outside the court. The three-judge court in Athens convicted a rank-and file member of the murder of an anti-fascist rapper, while others were convicted of organising an attack on migrant fishermen. “But the criminal-enterprise conviction was strategic,” explains Paul Mason, “taking in the effective leadership of the party, plus Giannis Lagos, currently an independent member of the European Parliament.” At its peak eight years ago, Golden Dawn got 14% in the polls. This was more than a parliamentary party of the far right – it was a violent, armed organisation with a paramilitary wing modelled on Hitler’s Nazis. It took a major mobilisation by political parties, NGOs and other civil society initiatives, as well as politicians, academics, intellectuals, artists, and others to push back to the margins this cancer in Greek politics. At its height, Golden Dawn carried out a two-week-long attack against immigrants in the centre of Athens in May 2011. According to investigative journalist Dimitris Psarras, “Dozens of immigrants were wounded, some of them seriously, and one died. Similar pogroms initiated by Nazis against immigrants occurred throughout Greece in preceding years.” Today the organisation is formally broken. But its influence has not been extirpated. The Speaker of Greece’s parliament thought nothing of hiring a former Golden Dawn MP and spouse of its leader as a staffer. Golden Dawn also retains strong support among Greece’s police – the riot squad in particular. Psarras goes so far as to argue that “the police used the organization to do its dirty work in repressing mass demonstrations.” Voting behaviour among the police has shown high support for Golden Dawn at elections. So last week’s verdict is important and provides some much delayed justice to the victims of Golden Dawn. But by focusing only on the judicial case, argues Augustine Zenakos, “we run the danger of underestimating the fact that Golden Dawn was only the overtly criminal expression of a proliferation of xenophobic and nationalist ideas which have been gaining ground in Greek society all through the previous decade and continue to be widespread today. In this proliferation Golden Dawn was only one player, and arguably not the most important one.” Even in the elections of September 2015, after three murders and serious criminal charges already levelled against it, Golden Dawn came third, with 480,000 votes and 18 seats in Parliament. Zenakos asserts: “Specific players in politics and the media are complicit in creating a political environment where previously marginal discourse was legitimised, where it gradually became acceptable to discuss xenophobic or nationalist ideas... where policies that would only a few years earlier have been widely considered brutal, authoritarian, or even fascist, were now implemented with a democratic stamp of approval.” In short, Golden Dawn is part of a landscape of ideas which are shared by centrist politicians and much of the media. Nowhere is that more apparent than in Greece’s asylum policy. The New Humanitarian reported recently on how a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan was picked up by police outside a grocery store near the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. “Less than 12 hours later, after a long journey in the back of a dark van, the police deposited him around 400 kilometres from Thessaloniki on the banks of the Evros River, which runs along much of the land border between Greece and Turkey.” This occurred despite the fact that he was a registered asylum seeker with a valid International Protection Applicant’s Card that gave him the right to stay for six months, and prohibited the authorities from removing him from the country while his asylum request was being processed. The police beat him and, along with 10 other asylum seekers, put him into a small, inflatable boat and forced him to cross to the other side of the river, pushing him out of Greece, and out of the European Union. Known as pushbacks, these collective expulsions are prohibited by the European Convention on Human Rights. While Greece has carried this unlawful policy at the Evros border for years, the tactic of rounding them far from the border and taking their possessions, including their immigration cards is more recent, according to Human Rights Watch. The tactics is routinely used at sea. Last month the Guardian reported how a rubber dinghy containing 30 refugees was intercepted by the Greek coastguard. “Eight officers in blue shorts and shirts, some wearing black masks and armed with rifles, forced the group – more than half women and including several minors and six small children – to come aboard at gunpoint. They punctured the dinghy with knives and it sank.“ The group were detained through the night without access to toilets and drinking water and their possessions were confiscated. In the morning they were put into a life raft and sent into Turkish waters. It was too small and some people were forced to swim. Under Greece’s right wing New Democracy government, the use of these illegal pushbacks has surged. The Greek Helsinki Monitor reports that nearly 1,400 people were pushed back between March and July of this year, though the true number may be far higher. There have been fatalities reported in what is an inherently violent policy. The Greek government denies that this is official policy, but it fits a broader pattern of cracking down on asylum seekers. Since taking office last year, the government has cut access to public healthcare for newly arrived asylum seekers and introduced a new law to exert control over NGOs working with refugees. It also suspended the processing of asylum applications for one month, which the UNHCR denounced as having no legal basis. But it is not just Greece: the persecution of refugees is on the rise across Europe. German police have been accused by the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee of mistreating asylum seekers. Hungary routinely violates the rights of asylum seekers. The Italian and Czech authorities have also been implicated in illegal pushbacks. In Croatia, testimony was taken from 29 refugees who were attacked by masked officers brandishing knives. The EU itself is complicit in this policy. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission, has praised Greece for being the “shield” of Europe. The European Commission borrowed the narrative of xenophobic parties across Europe, when it nominated a commissioner for ‘protecting the European way of life’—responsible for migration and security combined. As observers noted, “The verb was later changed to ‘promoting’ but the divisive, ‘othering’ undertone remained.” As reported on Labour Hub two years ago, It was the EU, in 2015, which began herding migrants into ‘hotspots’, such as the notorious camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, to ensure the identification, registration and fingerprinting of people on a systematic basis. Migrants from countries considered to be ‘safe’ were issued with deportation orders, without being informed of their individual right to claim asylum. Amnesty International documented many allegations of the use of force and beatings, as well as “the denial of basic assistance including medical care, food and water” to obtain fingerprints. “In return for implementing the ‘hotspot’ approach, other EU member states promised Italy and Greece to relocate some 160,000 people across the EU. However, this never materialised and the holding centres have effectively become detention centres for people, now reclassified by the EU as ‘economic migrants’, awaiting forcible return.” The failure of this policy was highlighted by the fire in Moria, once described as “one of the most hated prisons in Europe.” Greece’s largest migrant camp, which was originally built for 3,000, but housed over four times that number, burned down in September. Over 13,000 people were stranded, destitute, on a road in Lesvos up to a week later. Perhaps the EU hoped to turn a page on this indictment of its failed policy. But its New Pact on Migration and Asylum, unveiled last month, has been characterised as “effectively a pact between European states against migrants”, aimed at “keeping most migrants from the global South out at all cost.” It seeks to do this “by continuing to erect chains of externalised border control along migrants’ entire trajectories.” The EU’s approach is not just punitive, it is not going to succeed. As the drivers for immigration from the poorer countries become ever more obvious, it is equally clear that only a policy based on global economic justice and conflict prevention is likely to be effective at stemming the flow of migration. The rhetoric of ramping up the demonisation of migrants has infected political discourse in the UK too. The Home Office is proposing the use of nets to prevent migrants from crossing the Channel in small boats to claim asylum here. The Guardian reported that the tactic was the latest “to be under consideration by ministers and officials alongside locking migrants up on oilrigs, sending them more than 5,000 miles away to Ascension Island in the south Atlantic and using water cannon to create waves to push back vessels.” And it’s not just the government. Recently, a Labour peer, Lord West, was forced to apologise after calling for the detention of asylum-seekers in “a concentrated place” such as camps. Such language shows the penetration of hostility to asylum seekers into mainstream discourse. Fortunately, there is some pushback against these attitudes. The influential Runnymede Trust recently issued a report, From Expendable to Key Workers and Back Again: Immigration and the Lottery of Belonging in Britain. It called, amongst other things, for the scrapping of the government’s Hostile Environment as well as the No Recourse to Public Funds policy, and the ban on asylum seekers working while their claims are processed. In a new initiative, Migrants Organise has facilitated the creation of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement Charter, setting out some demands and principles articulated by migrant communities. In doing so, it hopes to bring together different migrant communities and seek to situate migrant rights within the broader racial justice movement that has surged in recent months. The Charter contains some radical demands: an end to the asylum dispersal and destitution policy, to immigration enforcement, raids, detention and deportations, and to charging in the NHS, as well as for full equal access to education, welfare and the right to work for all migrants and people seeking asylum. It also sets out a number of legal demands, including guaranteed access to free and good quality legal advice and representation, and a guaranteed right to appeal. Last weekend saw a number of coordinated activities against the government’s Hostile Environment policy, from Abergavenny to Halifax, involving migrant-led groups, together with community associations, anti-racist organisations, renters’ unions, climate groups, healthcare workers, and many more. Zrinka Bralo, CEO of Migrants Organise, said: “This is only the start.” A key focus of future campaigning is the disproportionate impact on migrant communities of coronavirus, in part because of government-imposed barriers to healthcare access. A new report highlights this in detail and emphasises the fear that migrants have of accessing healthcare because of the government’s Hostile Environment policy, as a key factor in higher death rates. 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Informational Report: Category - journalism and media communication, law. Informative info such as Wikipedia. Attorney, judge, TV show host\| 2001-2005, as host of \| Texas Justice TV program Larry Joe Doherty or LJD (born July 29, 1946) is a Texas legal ethics attorney and former television star of the syndicated courtroom show Texas Justice. He was the Democratic candidate for the 10th Congressional District of Texas in 2008, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent Republican Michael McCaul. Born in Hillsboro, Texas, Doherty is married to Joanne Doherty. Doherty received a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from the University of Houston in 1970. He is a member of the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. Doherty is a senior partner in the Houston law firm Doherty, Long & Wagner. Doherty specializes in legal malpractice cases. Doherty is considered a pioneer in the field of legal malpractice, making a name for himself as the lawyer who sued other lawyers. He built a highly successful practice holding other attorneys accountable for misrepresenting their clients. As a senior partner in the law firm of Doherty, Long and Wagner, Larry Joe specialized in legal malpractice, because, as he explains, "people need to believe that the rule of law applies equally to everyone - and that no one, no matter how powerful, is beyond being held accountable for their actions." Doherty and his wife Joanne have endowed a Chair on Ethics at the University of Houston Law Center. Doherty starred in the show Texas Justice from 2001–2005. The court show is currently in syndication. Doherty judged cases in the show, making legally binding decisions. The series lasted for 4½ seasons, from March 26, 2001, until May 20, 2005. It was officially cancelled in September 2005. Doherty's style on the show drew a contrast with other TV court shows that emphasize conflict between parties. Instead, Doherty was known for focusing on the root causes of the personal conflicts and emphasizing the importance of litigants to accept responsibility for their actions. According to a piece in Slate by Virginia Heffernan, "In his questioning, he looks for signs of affection and agreement.... He orchestrates things so that each case imparts a small emotional lesson ("be kind," "lighten up")." A 2009 commentary on Texas Justice states, "Judge Larry Joe's appeal lay in his accent, his double entendres, his ear for the rhythm of people's speech, his ability to rhyme on a dime, and the way he gently poked fun at the litigants. His lack of actual judicial experience might explain why ruling on the cases was not his strong suit." 2008 Congressional campaign On April 4, 2007, Doherty announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for the Tenth Congressional District of Texas, the seat currently held by Republican Michael McCaul. Doherty entered the race after McCaul's relatively low 2006 win percentage against Democratic opponent Ted Ankrum. The district had been designed to be safe for Republicans, but the Austin Chronicle noted: Now, here we are five years down the road from Tom DeLay's infamous re-redistricting of Texas. DeLay is gone from Congress, disgraced. Nationally, voters swept the Republican "permanence" away in 2006. Even DeLay's seat is now held by a Democrat, one of the very politicians whose career he tried to end. And here in Austin, another of those supposedly safe seats is under serious threat. Doherty's challenge generated intense interest among Texas and national political observers, as a seat previously thought to be "safe Republican" looked increasingly competitive. However, Doherty first had to survive the Democratic primary. During the primary, Doherty was criticized by supporters of his primary opponent because his campaign treasurer, Houston philanthropist Jim "Mattress Mac" McIngvale, had participated in a fundraiser for Republican Mitt Romney's presidential campaign. Doherty used the criticism as an opportunity to point out his political independence. "I'm not going to be anybody's rubber stamp, and my treasurer is free to support anybody he wants to," Doherty said. "This is an independent country, last time I checked." \|Democratic\|\|Larry Joe Doherty\|\|51,977\|\|61.11\| Focusing on his own record in legal ethics, Doherty's critique of McCaul focused on the incumbent's association with former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay. One mail piece highlighted McCaul's vote to change House ethics rules in a way that would have allegedly benefited DeLay. Doherty's campaign also aired a television ad titled, "The Code," attempting to tie McCaul to the unfolding financial crisis by highlighting McCaul's Wall Street contributions and his vote against capping CEO salaries. McCaul refused to face Doherty in a debate setting. According to the Houston Chronicle, "McCaul, an Austin Republican representing the district that includes a chunk of northwest Harris County, steadfastly refuses to debate his Democratic opponent, a colorful lawyer who once served as judge on the TV series Texas Justice." The Austin American Statesman provided three possible dates to McCaul's campaign, which were rejected. Doherty and McCaul are believed to have only met once during the campaign, at a Houston Chronicle interview. The Statesman later endorsed Doherty's candidacy, citing McCaul's refusal to debate. National Democratic support Doherty's strong fundraising efforts and closing polling numbers elevated the race's national profile. Originally considered "Safe Republican" and a long shot at best for a Democratic challenger, the respected Cook Political Report eventually upgraded the race over time to "Leans Republican." In mid-October, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) designated the district a member of its "Red to Blue" program, directing additional funds and national support to Doherty's campaign. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton also recorded a robocall urging support for Doherty. Iraq quote controversy In October 2008, McCaul supporters criticized Doherty's controversial comments on the Iraq War in an interview with the Austin Chronicle that, "We've killed children for oil [in Iraq]." An Iraq War veteran, James Crabtree, criticized Doherty's comment in a letter, in online postings, on various radio programs, and eventually organized a protest at the Doherty for Congress campaign office. Doherty's statement produced a stern response from various veterans, Vets for Freedom, and Gold Star parents that felt his quote was akin to calling troops "baby killers" during the Vietnam War. They called on Doherty to apologize or explain his remarks. Doherty and his campaign never responded to this controversy. Television show controversy Attempting to generate press late in the campaign, Doherty's opponent McCaul recycled attempts by supporters of Doherty's primary opponent to insinuate Doherty was racially insensitive. McCaul's campaign released a series of clips from Doherty's show, Texas Justice, claiming Doherty mocked African-American participants. Also, Doherty was endorsed early in his campaign by the Black Austin Democrats and the Houston Black American Democrats, and independent polling showed Doherty with a 7-to-1 advantage over McCaul among African-American voters. Doherty's campaign spokesperson responded, "He gets a great response to it. People still identify him with it and they truly loved watching that show. What he always worked to do through each episode was to let people know what they did wrong and that there's hope." And one entertainment reviewer directly refuted McCaul's attack: But, the criticism of a political opponent that he mocked African-Americans on the show was entirely undeserved. When it came to mocking litigants, Larry Joe was equal opportunity all the way. McCaul's use without permission of material from a blogger who supported Doherty's primary opponent led to McCaul's website being blocked from the Internet. Doherty lost to McCaul by a 54% (179,493) to 43% (143,719) margin with the Libertarian, Matt Finkel, taking the remainder of the votes. McCaul won majorities in six of the eight counties in the district and overcame Doherty's 77,043 votes (60%) in liberal Travis County by running up 98,122 votes (68%) in the conservative northwest portions of Harris County. \|Democratic\|\|Larry Joe Doherty\|\|143,719\|\|43.1\| Continued political activism In December 2008 Larry Joe Doherty emailed his supporters and pleaded for them to support the runoff election of Chris Bell for a Houston, Texas area state senate seat. Doherty stated that, "I'm asking you to make a difference in another important battle: Chris Bell for Texas Senate.... This is the last battleground of 2008, and Chris's victory is important to all Democrats and Texans who want change in Austin.... My friend Chris is the type of Democratic leader Texas needs -- a true visionary who will fight for real reform in the Texas Senate." Bell would earn only 43% of the vote and lose the election on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Doherty organized the South Central Texas Water Conservation Conference at Brenham, Texas, on October 3, 2009, under the auspices of the Texas Wildlife Association. On August 10, 2009, Doherty publicly endorsed Jack McDonald's Democratic candidacy for McCaul's congressional seat. McDonald would then quit before the election. Larry Joe Doherty is a former president of the Washington County Wildlife Society and a former board member of the Texas Wildlife Association, as well as a past member of the Texas Quail Council, an official advisory group to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Doherty maintains the "Long Star Ranch," near Brenham, Texas, as a 270-acre (1.1 km2) wildlife habitat and native grass restoration project. - Washington County Democrats (9/6/2008) - Virginia Heffernan, "Y'all Rise: Texas Justice is more forgiving than you think", Slate (May 23, 2002). - Entertainment Rankings, "Court TV: the Original Reality Television" Archived 2013-01-22 at Archive.is, 8/8/2009. - CQ Politics \| ’06 Dropoff by GOP Texan McCaul Has Dems Eyeing Prospects Archived 2008-10-31 at the Wayback Machine. - Austin Chronicle, "The Man in the White Hat", 10/3/2008. - Austin Chronicle, "Capturing the Dragon", 11/9/2007. - Austin Chronicle, "Doherty's Win Was Absolute", 3/5/2008 Archived from the original on 2008-01-31. Retrieved 2008-01-28. - Houston Chronicle, "Hard hitting direct mail in Congressional District 10", 10/14/2008. - Video on YouTube - Houston Chronicle, "McCaul faces Democratic challenge in 10th district", 10/21/2008. - Austin American Statesman, "McCaul turns down Statesman debate offer " Archived 2010-01-07 at the Wayback Machine., 9/22/2008. - Houston Chronicle, "District 10 candidates clash over the issues", 10/27/2008. - Burnt Orange Report, "TX-10: Bill Clinton Records Robocall for Larry Joe Doherty" Archived 2008-11-29 at the Wayback Machine., 11/2/2008. - James Crabtree, "When Politics Becomes Intensely Personal" Archived 2008-10-24 at the Wayback Machine., 10/6/2008. - IVR Polls, TX-10 Leans Red, Moving Blue Archived 2011-06-13 at the Wayback Machine., 6/3/2008. - Austin American Statesman, "Did candidate for Congress go too far in court TV show?" Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine. 10/21/2008. - Austin Chronicle, "Where Did Mike McCaul's Cyberpresence Go?", 10/24/2008. - "County Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com". CNN. Retrieved May 7, 2010. - Burnt Orange Report, Larry Joe Doherty Endorses Jack McDonald for Congress, 8/10/2009. - Larry Joe Doherty for U.S. Congress Official campaign website - Texas Justice TV show - Doherty, Long & Wagner - on YouTube Doherty for Congress, general election ad - on YouTube Doherty for Congress, Democratic primary ad - Pollster.com '2008 Texas CD-10 General Election' - Profile at Vote Smart - Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission - Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org - The Man in the White Hat - Austin Chronicle - October 3, 2008 - Interview with Larry Joe Doherty by Off the Kuff - KUT interview with Larry Joe Doherty<\|endoftext\|>December 15, 2022 After an exciting and highly productive 39-year career, NIF Director Doug Larson has retired from the Laboratory. Larson, a soft-spoken and self-effacing engineer, played key roles in nearly every aspect of the construction and operation of NIF, the world’s largest and highest-energy laser facility—never wavering in his belief that NIF would achieve its goal of ignition. He served, among many other roles, as NIF facility manager and chief engineer for the NIF & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. He was named NIF director and NIF&PS principal deputy principal associate director in October 2020. As he approached retirement, Larson sat down with NIF&PS News to reflect on his years at the Lab and his expectations for NIF’s future role as a lynchpin of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s scienced-based Stockpile Stewardship Program. “It is such an exciting time,” Larson said. “So why would you leave this place at this time, right? I love my job and I love the machine, the people, the mission. I love all aspects of it. I just need more hours to be with family.” Larson joined the Lab in August 1983, intending to “spend about three years, get an advanced degree, and then go somewhere else. Coming from New Mexico, I thought how cool it would be to live in California.” “The idea wasn’t ignition for ignition’s sake; the idea was ignition for applications to the nuclear weapons enterprise.” He was hired “because I knew what a streak camera was.” After receiving his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico, Larson worked part-time at the Air Force Weapons Lab, where he was tasked with repairing a streak camera reclaimed from a salvage yard and taking a picture of a “streamer” in a flashlamp (a streak camera is a device for ultra-high-speed imaging). “I didn’t know what a flashlamp was, and I didn’t know what a streak camera was,” Larson said. “I just got the streak camera working and was trying to get the flashlamp flashing” when he was invited to LLNL for an interview with researchers in the Lab’s nuclear test program. “The test program guys said, ‘We do these underground tests and we diagnose and image them with these things called streak cameras.’ And I said, ‘Oh, I know about streak cameras. I just fixed one.’ Sealing the Deal “They didn’t believe me. I explained to them what it was, and how it worked, what was wrong with it, and what I did to fix it. That sealed the deal. The fact that this kid fresh out of his bachelor’s degree knowing what a streak camera was got me out to California.” Larson’s first assignment was designing the control system for the electron cyclotron heating system in a project called the Tandem Mirror Experiment Upgrade, part of the Lab’s magnetic fusion program. When the project’s funding dried up in 1984, he joined the Laser Program just as construction of the 10-beam Nova laser, NIF’s predecessor, was nearing completion. “The pulse-power engineers who had designed and built Nova wanted to work on high-average-power lasers,” Larson said. “None of them wanted to hang around and finish getting (Nova) built and working, so they needed a ‘stuckee.’ “I came in and they said, ‘Okay, here you go. Here’s the world’s largest capacitor bank.’ It was a 60-megajoule capacitor bank. They said, ‘You’re responsible for this now.’ “It was very exciting. I don’t think I was quite smart enough to be as terrified as I should have been. “My job was to make that capacitor bank reliable, and I spent a few years doing that. But at that time, whenever we were building one laser, we were thinking about the next one. “NIF was an all-consuming project, and there was little time to think about the next generation. The recent exciting results have changed that, though, and now our laser science team is looking at the key components and architectures that would enable the next ICF (inertial confinement fusion) machine capable of very high fusion yields.” Larson served as electrical project engineer for Beamlet, a prototype of a single NIF beamline designed to demonstrate NIF’s new multipass amplifier architecture. After Beamlet, Larson was put in charge of the NIF power conditioning system. He led the R&D program, developing all the system’s components. Larson noted that keeping NIF funded in the early years was a major challenge. “Part of getting it funded was getting the other (weapons) labs on board,” he said. “Each lab was to have a role, and it was decided that Sandia (National Laboratories) should build the pulse-power system. “That was unfortunate from my perspective, because I was looking forward to building it. But then they put me in charge of the overall amplifier, of which the pulse-power system was part. Sandia ended up doing a great job and in the end they worked with Mark Newton at LLNL to deliver the final system.” Larson was made responsible for NIF’s main laser and then for producing the system’s 6,000-plus line-replaceable units (LRUs), along with Rick Sawicki and Jeff Atherton. “So we got NIF built,” he said. “We were starting to do experiments, and we (realized we) didn’t have enough diagnostics to understand the results. So Ed (then-NIF Director Ed Moses) asked me if I would go over and lead the diagnostics team. “I said, ‘Ed, I don’t know anything about diagnostics.’ And Ed said, ‘You’ll figure it out.’ Of course, there were some excellent people on the team—Perry Bell, Joe Kilkenny, among others, who knew everything about diagnostics. “I worked on diagnostics for several years and loved it. We went from 10 or 20 diagnostics to 80 diagnostics over the space of a few years. Now we’re up over 120 diagnostics.” During the National Ignition Campaign that ended in 2012, and for the following decade, NIF fell short of its goal of achieving self-sustaining fusion reactions that produce as much or more energy than the amount of laser energy delivered to the target—the definition of ignition used by the National Academy of Science in a 1997 review of NIF. As a member of the diagnostics team, Larson said, “my job was to help provide instruments that could provide insights for the physics team about what was and what wasn’t working, and why (see “Pursuing Ignition: A Decade of Progress”). “That meant a lot of work for the diagnostics folks and a lot of really hard problems—these are not easy measurements to make. Keeping the Faith “There was a period where there came to be this sense that NIF was never going to get to ignition,” Larson said. “And I found myself in a minority, believing that our understanding was gradually improving and we’d get there eventually.” He recalled an after-work get-acquainted meeting with a federal manager of the NIF program: “I was telling him about the recent progress—it looks like we’re starting to get a handle on what some of these things that are limiting our performance might be. “And he looked at me and he said, ‘Are you telling me I’m having a beer with a true believer?’ “I was just as surprised as everyone else by that (1.35-megajoule) shot—but I wasn’t surprised that we finally got there.” “I was taken aback. I said, ‘Well, yeah, I guess I am, because I really do believe we’re going to get there.’ “Get enough smart people, enough diagnostics, and enough experiments—because we’ve always been experiment-limited—and we’ll get there.” Larson was asked to fill in when NIF Project Director Ralph Patterson retired, and later assumed the role of facility manager. “When (former NIF Director) Mark Herrmann moved to WCI (the Weapons and Complex Integration Directorate) to take over the Fundamental Weapons Physics program,” Larson said, “(NIF&PS Principal Associate Director) Jeff Wisoff asked me to become the NIF director. “This was an intimidating prospect since Mark had done such an outstanding job of moving the facility forward and especially developing a strategy for stable funding and long-term sustainment. Those were huge shoes to try to fill.” Reaching the Threshold Nevertheless, he accepted the job in 2020. And despite his relentless optimism, Larson said he was taken by surprise by the NIF experiment on Aug. 8, 2021, that achieved a record 1.35 megajoules of fusion energy—roughly 70 percent of the laser energy delivered to the target—putting NIF at the threshold of ignition. “I didn’t have an inkling that that shot was going to be so special,” he said. “Nor I think did anyone else.” Larson, his wife Corinne, and his daughter Danielle were visiting a winery on a Sunday when Larson took a call from NIF Operations Manager Bruno van Wonterghem. “Bruno told me, ‘Hey, I think something big happened here.’ The tritium alarms were going off. Those tended to be triggered by the neutrons from higher-yield shots. “I was just as surprised as everyone else by that shot—but I wasn’t surprised that we finally got there.” While achieving ignition was a key goal for NIF, Larson said it was also essential to focus “on the important things NIF does independent of ignition. Remember that the idea wasn’t ignition for ignition’s sake; the idea was ignition for applications to the nuclear weapons enterprise.” (See “Fusion Supports the Stockpile”). The Dec. 5 experiment was the first to “put the ignition platform to work for stewardship,” Larson said. The experiment fired a withering blast of neutron radiation on small samples of depleted uranium, a step toward eventually conducting enriched uranium and plutonium survivability experiments. “Nobody else can do that,” he said. “Nobody else has an intense pulsed source of 14 MeV (14 million electron-volt) neutrons to assess stockpile survivability questions. “Right now, it’s survivability, but as we develop a burning plasma with even higher yield, it’ll broaden to other (stewardship) applications.” The Path to Megajoules After several follow-up experiments fell short of the 2021 result because of implosion asymmetries and “mix”—target capsule material contaminating the central hot spot due in part to surface and subsurface capsule defects—NIF ignition shots are now achieving energy yields of more than one megajoule. Like the Dec. 5 ignition shot, a NIF experiment on Sept. 19 used increased laser energy and a slightly thicker target capsule and produced about 1.2 megajoules of fusion energy yield (see “High-Laser-Energy Shot Puts NIF Back on Track Toward Ignition”). “The fact that we’ve gotten over a megajoule with three slightly different designs is super exciting,” Larson said. “To me, it means that (the researchers) are understanding what was causing a lot of the variability (in the earlier shots), and how you might make things a little less variable. “You have to get the shape just right, you have to get the hot spot to sit still, and you have to avoid getting ablator material into the hot spot—a lot of things have to go right to get a good shot (see “How NIF Targets Work”. “So we’ve got these two paths—one of them requires more laser energy; the other one might not require more laser energy, but it requires better capsules. If you can get both—better capsules and more laser energy—that could be the path to sustained multi-megajoule yields. “The Dec. 5 ignition result certainly shows that a little more laser energy can go a long way,” Larson commented after the shot, “and it gives some strong motivation for NIF’s energy and power upgrade (to as much as 2.6 to 3 MJ later this decade) that is planned after we finish the NIF sustainment effort (a five-year plan to refurbish and upgrade critical NIF systems to sustain the facility through 2040).” Summing up his years at the Lab, Larson said, “I had a better career here than I ever could have hoped for. I’ve gotten to work with such excellent, excellent people, and I learned something from every one of them. “That’s one of the really great things about working in a place like this—people who know everything and have different strengths. 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Encycolpedia Message)\| \|Broadcast area\|\|Anchorage, Alaska\| \|Branding\|\|88.1 FM The Edge\| \|Frequency\|\|88.1 FM (MHz)\| \|Owner\|\|University of Alaska\| \|Webcast\|\|Listen Live direct URL\| KRUA 88.1 FM is the non-commercial educational college radio station in Anchorage, Alaska, broadcasting on the FM band 88.1 and online at kruaradio.org. The station is operated by students at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). It is the only student-run station in Anchorage. UAA students can tune in to KRUA each day to hear about new opportunities on their campus. From the main studios on UAA's campus to the transmitter in Eagle River, the radio station reaches a significant portion of Alaska’s South Central region. KRUA retains a large and diverse audience both locally by radio, and globally through online streaming which provides their Sponsors with broad-range exposure. Organizations interested in sponsoring KRUA can learn more here. 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The following is a brief description of what can and cannot be used: \|Telephone #, email address, web site and location of business or area served.\|\|Qualitative Language: (handcrafted; homemade; great; wonderful)\| \|Days and times of operation\|\|Comparative Language: (better; most)\| \|A listing of up three (3) products or services\|\|Calls to Action: (call today, come by)\| \|Product origin: like “Belgian Waffles” or “French Bread”\|\|Location of business using another business as a reference: (located next to)\| \|Intended use of product: “Men’s Suits” or “Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner”\|\|Number of years in business: (serving the community for over 20 years)\| \|Product content: “Silk Blouses” or “Leather Shoes”\|\|First person statements: (I urge you...)\| \|Form of delivery, or method of preparation: “made from grapes” or “cooked with herbs’’.\|\|Second person statements: (You can stop by...)\| Other Notes on Underwriting with KRUA Corporate non-promotional slogans may be used in underwriting acknowledgements if they are in well-established use by the business and the wording stays within the spirit of these guidelines and FCC regulations. All underwriting, including corporate slogans, is subject to approval of the Station Manager of KRUA 88.1FM. Financial support does not in any way imply that sponsors may influence program content or programming decisions. If you are interested in donating alone, without promoting your business and/or event, that is also an option. The station has a news department, consisting of the News Director and reporters of news, sports, and public affairs topics. A show titled "The News Feed" airs every Friday at 4:00pm and showcases the news covered by the department each week. Podcasts of broadcast news programs are available on the station's website. - 88.1 FM's website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRUA - Radio-Locator information on KRUA - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRUA<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: Slogan\|\|Jazz: Jazz For San Antonio Indie: Never A Curfew\| \|Frequency\|\|91.7 MHz (also on HD Radio)91.7\| \|First air date\|\|January 1, 1976\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K Radio Trinity University\| KRTU-FM (91.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream Jazz format. Licensed in San Antonio, Texas, United States, the station serves the San Antonio area. The station is owned by Trinity University. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., the station format changes from mainstream jazz to alternative and indie rock. KRTU's studios and transmitter are currently co-located on campus, however the station has a CP to increase power and move the transmitter to a new location northwest of town. KRTU 91.7 is a resource of the Department of Communication that supports the academic curriculum while demonstrating Trinity University’s leadership in education and the arts. Founded in 1976, KRTU is a non-commercial educational, nonprofit radio station under Trinity's 501(c)(3). KRTU programs a 17-hour/day mainstream jazz format, with alternative/indie rock overnight. The broadcast reaches throughout the San Antonio metropolitan area and into adjoining townships. KRTU is available in HD terrestrially and can be streamed worldwide on the Internet. The station employs a full-time staff of six, while students and community volunteers support the operations throughout the year. As a public service, KRTU "Jazz for San Antonio" plays an active role in supporting local arts and artists. KRTU 91.7, a non-profit, listener supported radio station, is a resource of the Department of Communication that supports the academic curriculum while demonstrating Trinity University’s leadership in education and the arts. - "KRTU-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. === First air date\|\|1978\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|KRaTeR (reference to Diamond Head, whose location is shaped like a crater hole)\| \|Sister stations\|\|KCCN-FM, KINE-FM, KKNE, KPHW\| KRTR-FM (96.3 FM, "KRATER 96") is an Adult Contemporary music formatted radio station serving Honolulu, Hawaii. The Summit Media outlet broadcasts with an ERP of 74 kW and is licensed to Kailua, Hawaii. KRTR signed on as KSHO on October 31, 1978, as a soft jazz outlet with the call letters KSHO. It's sister station at the time was Jazz powerhouse KKGO FM Los Angeles. Every year the stations would broadcast live from the Monterey jazz festival. In 1984 KSHO changed to KRTR and the station format changed from smooth Jazz to adult contemporary using a "Drake Chenault" directed music format. By 2003 they would evolve to an Adult Top 40 direction after Cox acquired the station. By 2010 it returned to a Mainstream AC direction. Radio personality's that worked on-air at this station through the years include... John Bates, Dan Cooke, Tom Ewing, Rob Haas, Kamasami Kong, Mahlon Moore, Jane Pascual, Michael Qseng, Don Sullivan, Austin Vali, Brock Whaley, Karen Waygood and many more. - KRTR official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRTR - Radio-Locator information on KRTR - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRTR Genre: journalism and media communication<\|endoftext\|>Leonard Lance’s Pro-Environment Record CLIMATE CHANGE: As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, Leonard Lance is a cosponsor of a congressional resolution calling for innovative solutions to protect the nation's economic and national security from the growing challenges of climate change. OPPOSES OFF-SHORE DRILLING: Leonard Lance has long-opposed oil and gas drilling and exploration in the Mid-Atlantic region. Lance has consistently been part of the New Jersey congressional delegation’s long-standing and bipartisan opposition to efforts by Republican and Democratic presidents to issue new drilling leases in these waters. CLEANING UP SUPERFUND SITES: Leonard Lance voted for the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropriations bill that included an additional $66 million to accelerate the cleanup of New Jersey Superfund sites, including 13 sites in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. CLEANING UP BROWNFIELDS: As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Leonard Lance helped championed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the successful Brownfields Program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that is tasked with remediation and redevelopment of 419 contaminated sites in New Jersey – including contaminated sites in Dover, East Amwell, Phillipsburg, Roxbury and Somerville. INCREASING LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND: Leonard Lance is a cosponsor of legislation to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanently. Lance also voted for the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropriations bill that included $425 million for the LWCF – a $25 million increase over the previous year’s funding. PROTECTING THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN: Leonard Lance voted for the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropriations bill that included $5 million he helped secure to implement the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act. “NO” TO DRILLING IN ARCTIC REFUGE: Leonard Lance was one of 12 Republicans to sign a letter to congressional leaders objecting to a provision in the tax bill that would allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). PROTECTING EPA FROM BUDGET CUTS: Leonard Lance voted against an amendment that would have cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget by approximately $1.9 billion. PENN EAST PIPELINE OPPONENT: Leonard Lance is one of the leading congressional opponents of the Penn East pipeline project. More on Environment WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a cleanup proposal for the final stage of the American Cyanamid Superfund site in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Lance, a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee that created and funded the Superfund program, hailed the finalization of a plan as a win for New Jersey. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today helped secure passage of the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act, legislation drafted by Lance’s Energy and Commerce Committee to move the Nation’s more than 80,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel — including 3,000 metric tons stored on-site in New Jersey — to secure temporary sites in New Mexico and Texas. The legislation would also create a permanent national repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. WESTFIELD, N.J. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today announced his congressional offices have successfully closed its 4000th constituent casework request. Constituent cases are opened by Lance’s staff when residents ask the office for assistance and are experiencing difficulties with federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, the State Department or any other federal agency. Lance’s staff works as an advocate for the constituent until a successful resolution. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the Obama Administration rejected the Keystone XL pipeline: “Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline harms American consumers, American workers and our largest trading partner and ally Canada while helping our adversary China, which will undoubtedly benefit from the flow of Canadian crude west instead of into the United States. The President’s decision today is irresponsible and Congress must overturn it.” WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today released the following statement in response to the President’s veto of the Keystone Pipeline Approval Act, which passed both the U.S. House and Senate with significant bipartisan majorities.<\|endoftext\|>Environment WESTFIELD, N.J. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today announced his congressional offices have successfully closed its 4000th constituent casework request. Constituent cases are opened by Lance’s staff when residents ask the office for assistance and are experiencing difficulties with federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, the State Department or any other federal agency. Lance’s staff works as an advocate for the constituent until a successful resolution. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the Obama Administration rejected the Keystone XL pipeline: “Rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline harms American consumers, American workers and our largest trading partner and ally Canada while helping our adversary China, which will undoubtedly benefit from the flow of Canadian crude west instead of into the United States. The President’s decision today is irresponsible and Congress must overturn it.” WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today released the following statement in response to the President’s veto of the Keystone Pipeline Approval Act, which passed both the U.S. House and Senate with significant bipartisan majorities. Washington, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance today issued the following statement on the release of the U.S. State Department’s final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Keystone XL pipeline: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) tonight released the following statement after the President delivered the State of the Union Address:<\|endoftext\|>And Tax Relief WESTFIELD, N.J. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) issued the following statement responding to the May jobs report: “Today’s economic report is good news for the United States, job seekers and the federal coffers. Wages have increased and unemployment rates are the lowest in decades. All this success could be undermined by the imposition of new tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. I urge the Trump Administration to reconsider its decision in light of today’s excellent employment report. Let’s keep the economy going strong.” WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) authored a letter to Governor Phil Murphy today requesting the governor endorse Trenton legislation to repeal New Jersey’s $10,000 property tax deduction limit on state income tax filers. Governor Murphy this week issued a ‘call to action’ to New Jersey mayors to encourage residents to make charitable contributions to their towns instead of paying property taxes. Lance hopes the governor will support lifting the cap as well. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today unveiled their bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers to deduct their entire 2018 property tax prepayments from their 2017 income tax returns. New Jersey representatives Chris Smith, Rodney Frelinghuysen and Frank LoBiondo are original cosponsors. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today supported the Financial Choice Act which repeals the Dodd-Frank Law that created bank bail outs with taxpayer money and imposed regulations that contributed to the closing of forty-two New Jersey community banks. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) released the following statement on the FY 18 budget proposed by the White House: “I commend President Trump’s commitment to balancing the budget and prioritizing taxpayer dollars responsibly. And as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee I am pleased that the Administration is committed to modernizing our energy infrastructure and promoting energy independence.<\|endoftext\|>Leonard Lance (NJ-07) authored a letter to Governor Phil Murphy today requesting the governor endorse Trenton legislation to repeal New Jersey’s $10,000 property tax deduction limit on state income tax filers. Governor Murphy this week issued a ‘call to action’ to New Jersey mayors to encourage residents to make charitable contributions to their towns instead of paying property taxes. Lance hopes the governor will support lifting the cap as well. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today unveiled their bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers to deduct their entire 2018 property tax prepayments from their 2017 income tax returns. New Jersey representatives Chris Smith, Rodney Frelinghuysen and Frank LoBiondo are original cosponsors. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today supported the Financial Choice Act which repeals the Dodd-Frank Law that created bank bail outs with taxpayer money and imposed regulations that contributed to the closing of forty-two New Jersey community banks. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) released the following statement on the FY 18 budget proposed by the White House: “I commend President Trump’s commitment to balancing the budget and prioritizing taxpayer dollars responsibly. And as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee I am pleased that the Administration is committed to modernizing our energy infrastructure and promoting energy independence. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today released the following statement on an initial tax reform plan announced by the Trump Administration: “My goals for tax reform are to unleash economic growth, create millions of new jobs and lower the rates on individuals. I am pleased the President outlined a plan today. There are parts of it I favor and there are parts of it I think need further debate and examination.<\|endoftext\|>Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today unveiled their bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers to deduct their entire 2018 property tax prepayments from their 2017 income tax returns. New Jersey representatives Chris Smith, Rodney Frelinghuysen and Frank LoBiondo are original cosponsors. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today supported the Financial Choice Act which repeals the Dodd-Frank Law that created bank bail outs with taxpayer money and imposed regulations that contributed to the closing of forty-two New Jersey community banks. WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) released the following statement on the FY 18 budget proposed by the White House: “I commend President Trump’s commitment to balancing the budget and prioritizing taxpayer dollars responsibly. And as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee I am pleased that the Administration is committed to modernizing our energy infrastructure and promoting energy independence. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today released the following statement on an initial tax reform plan announced by the Trump Administration: “My goals for tax reform are to unleash economic growth, create millions of new jobs and lower the rates on individuals. 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Wikipedia page: Category - journalism and media communication, politics Spelling. (June 2022) KyivNotKiev is an online campaign started by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) together with the 15 member centre for strategic communications "StratCom Ukraine" on 2 October 2018. Its goal was to persuade English-language media and organizations to exclusively use Kyiv (derived from the Ukrainian language name Київ) instead of Kiev (derived from the Russian language name Киев) as the name of the Ukrainian capital. It is a part of the wider CorrectUA campaign. It is also part of a global trend of city name changes. The organization intends to internationally assert a Ukrainian identity and help shed linguistic relics of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union by promoting the exclusive use of Ukrainian-language transliterations for Ukrainian place names. The campaign is run by the Department of Public Diplomacy of the MFA. The transliteration Kyiv was legally mandated by the Ukrainian government in 1995. The transliteration was approved by the Tenth United Nations Conference on Standardization of Geographical Names in 2012, but did not catch on internationally. Prior to 2019, there were few cases of organizations switching to the "Kyiv" spelling, because many people outside Ukraine did not see the need or thought that the issue was "imposed by nationalists on purpose". After the Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014, many Western media outlets opted to switch spellings. The war and international political opinions only intensified with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The "KyivNotKiev" campaign is part of the broader "CorrectUA" campaign, which advocates a change of name in English; not only for Kyiv, but also for other Ukrainian cities whose English names are derived from their Russian spellings. Examples of settlement names derived from Russian include: Odessa instead of Odesa, Kharkov instead of Kharkiv, Lvov instead of Lviv, Nikolaev instead of Mykolaiv, and Rovno instead of Rivne. In English, Kiev was used in print as early as 1804 in John Cary's "New map of Europe, from the latest authorities" which appeared in Cary's New Universal Atlas published in London, as well as in Mary Holderness's travelogue New Russia: Journey from Riga to the Crimea by way of Kiev, published in 1823. The Oxford English Dictionary included Kiev in a quotation by 1883, and Kyiv in 2018. Transliterations based on Russian names became common practice because of aggressive Russification policies from the Russian Imperial and later Soviet governments. The campaign also includes advice on the usage of the definite article (the) before the name of the country, i.e. "the Ukraine". The definite article is rarely used before the names of independent states but is often used before the names of regions of countries. Many Ukrainians regard the use of "the Ukraine" as tantamount to questioning Ukrainian sovereignty, especially after the beginning of the Russian military intervention into Ukraine. Others[who?] hold that this campaign is nothing more than populism and was started to make it look like something was being done to divert attention from more important problems. Beginning of the KyivNotKiev campaignEdit The "KyivNotKiev" campaign began with a fortnight-long "marathon" where every one or two days the MFA published the title of foreign news outlets. Ukrainians would, en masse, request them on social networks to use Kyiv instead of Kiev, which was also followed by numerous Ukrainian social networks users putting "#KyivNotKiev" frames on their avatars. Ten of the most influential (in the opinion of the MFA) English language global news outlets were affected: Reuters, CNN, BBC News, Al Jazeera, Daily Mail, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal and Euronews. Among the top Ukrainian officials who took part were: Minister of Healthcare, Ulana Suprun; Representative of Ukraine at the Council of Europe, Dmytro Kuleba; and the Member of the Verkhovna Rada, Yehor Soboliev. The campaign won the support of thousands of Ukrainians, and the hashtag "#KyivNotKiev" was seen by more 10 million social network users. During or shortly after this "marathon", the BBC and The Guardian started using Kyiv. Later, the campaign shifted its attention to foreign airports, which used Kiev almost exclusively. Results of the KyivNotKiev campaignEdit After the campaign began, the name Kyiv became more common on such Anglophone outlets as the BBC, The Guardian, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Economist, The Daily Telegraph, The New York Times and other foreign media. It was also adopted by some international organizations. In June 2019, at the request of the United States Department of State, the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States, and Ukrainian organizations in America, the name Kyiv was officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names as the only correct one, which resulted in the federal government of the United States solely using 'Kyiv'. Before that, both names were used. One of the objectives of the campaign was to convince international airports around the world to switch from Kiev to Kyiv. Previously, most airports refused to do so, saying that in lists of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) the name Kiev was specified. However, in October 2019, IATA, following the decision of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, switched to Kyiv. Since the campaign's launch, 63 airports and 3 airlines worldwide (as of January 2020) have begun using the name Kyiv, even before it was adopted by IATA. Among them were Toronto Pearson, Luton, Manchester, Frankfurt, and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat. - "МЗС України звертається до світу – вживай #KyivNotKiev" [MFA addresses the World – use #KyivNotKiev] (in Ukrainian). MFA of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 2 October 2019. - "#KyivNotKiev: МЗС закликає світ коректно писати Київ" [#KyivNotKiev: MFA asks the World to correctly spell Kyiv] (in Ukrainian). BBC News Ukrainian. 3 October 2018. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - "Писати Kyiv, а не Kiev. Чому це важливо?" [Writing Kyiv, but not Kiev. Why this is important?] (in Ukrainian). Korrespondent. 15 February 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - Dickinson, Peter (21 October 2019). "Kyiv not Kiev: Why spelling matters in Ukraine's quest for an independent identity". Atlantic Council. Archived from the original on 19 January 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2020. - Bloedner, Dominik (30 July 2019). "Kiew oder Kyjiw? Die Ukraine kämpft für die Rückkehr des Ukrainischen" [Kiew or Kyjiw? ("Kiev or Kyiv?" in German romanization) Ukraine fights for return of the Ukrainian] (in German). Badische Zeitung. Archived from the original on 31 December 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020. - Khalimova, Elzara; Yakutenko, Anna; Sedlerova, Alina (29 February 2020). "Kyiv, Not Kiev. Why Ukrainians care so much about their capital's spelling". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020. - "Tenth United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names" (PDF). United Nations. 9 August 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2020. - Bozhko, Yurii (22 August 2012). "В ООН схвалили українську систему латинізації географічних назв" [UN adopted Ukrainian system of latinization of geographical names] (in Ukrainian). UNN. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - Zraick, Karen (13 November 2019). "Wait, How Do You Pronounce Kiev?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - ""Kyiv not Kiev" – довідка для вболівальника" ["Kyiv not Kiev" – a guide for a fan] (in Ukrainian). 25 May 2018. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - "Kyiv not Kiev: Why spelling matters in Ukraine's quest for an independent identity". The Atlantic Council. 21 October 2019. Archived from the original on 19 January 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020. - "Official guidance on the correct spelling and usage of Ukrainian place names". MFA of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 25 November 2019. - Holderness, Mary (1823). Journey from Riga to the Crimea, with some account of the manners and customs of the colonists of new Russia. London: Sherwood, Jones and co. LCCN 04024846. OCLC 5073195. - "I, n.1". OED Online. Oxford University Press. September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2019. 2017 Thai News Service (Nexis) 21 Apr. Kyiv filed a lawsuit against Russia at the ICJ for intervening militarily. - "Ukraine or the Ukraine: Why do some country names have 'the'?". BBC News. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2022. - Zhuhan, Viktoriia (28 August 2019). "Як Kiev перетворюється на Kyiv" [How Kiev transforms into Kyiv] (in Ukrainian). BBC News Ukrainian. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - Dovbenko, Mariia (22 October 2018). "Чи змінився Kiev на Kyiv? Результати кампанії, спрямованої на міжнародні медіа" [Did it change from Kiev to Kyiv? Results of the campaign, aimed at international media] (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - "Kyiv not Kiev: ВВС змінює написання столиці України" [Kyiv not Kiev: ВВС changes spelling for Ukrainian capital] (in Ukrainian). BBC News Ukrainian. 14 October 2019. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - "Kyiv замість Kiev: агентство Associated Press змінило написання назви української столиці" [Kyiv instead of Kiev: Associated Press agency changed spelling of the name of Ukrainian capital] (in Ukrainian). 14 August 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - Voitovych, Ilona (16 October 2019). "Kyiv not Kiev: The Washington Post змінив написання столиці України" [Kyiv not Kiev: The Washington Post changed spelling of Ukrainian capital] (in Ukrainian). Voice of America. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - "The Economist starts using 'Kyiv' instead of 'Kiev'". Ukrinform. 30 October 2019. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - "Британська газета The Telegraph писатиме Kyiv замість Kiev" [British newspaper The Telegraph will write Kyiv instead of Kiev] (in Ukrainian). 22 October 2019. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - "The New York Times starts using 'Kyiv' instead of 'Kiev'". Ukrinform. 19 November 2019. Archived from the original on 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - "У США пояснили, що означає зміна написання Kiev на Kyiv" [USA explained what the change of spelling from Kiev to Kyiv means] (in Ukrainian). BBC News Ukrainian. 15 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020. - "Kyiv Not Kiev: США виправили написання назви столиці України у міжнародній базі" [Kyiv Not Kiev: USA corrected spelling of the capital of Ukraine in the international database] (in Ukrainian). Yevropeiska Pravda. 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2020. - "United States Board on Geographic Names. Foreign Names Committee. Statement Regarding the Name of the Capital of Ukraine" (PDF). National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 11 June 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022. - Antoniuk, Daryna (18 September 2020). "Kyiv not Kiev: Wikipedia changes spelling of Ukrainian capital". KyivPost. Retrieved 24 January 2022. - Map of organizations which switched to "Kyiv" in Google Maps - List of organizations which switched to "Kyiv" - Kyiv Not Kiev page on Facebook - CorrectUA page on Facebook - CorrectUA page on Twitter - Hashtag #KyivNotKiev on Twitter - Hashtag #KyivNotKiev on Facebook - Hashtag #CorrectUA on Twitter - Hashtag #CorrectUA on Facebook<\|endoftext\|>Lagos is one of the world’s megacities with rapid urbanization. By 2030, it is expected that the urban population will double and urban space will increase. As this happens, ecosystems and the essential natural assets they provide will come under threat. Hence, the State has placed the environment at the center of its development agenda. This explains why successive administrations in the State have accorded priority attention to environmental protection and preservation. It is in line with this tradition that Health and the Environment occupy the second place in the THEMES+ Agenda of the Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. A good environment, no doubt, enhances improved health and better living conditions. However, despite environmental laws, policies and the enforcement agencies put in place to secure the public and environmental health of the State, as well as improve the environmental aesthetic value, the attitude of many certainly poses a hindrance to the State’s objectives. Environmental infractions such as street trading, indiscriminate dumping of refuse, pollution and crossing of highways and failure to maintain hygiene and sanitation in markets among other contraventions put a question mark on the State’s smart city quest. Whereas environmental protection and preservation will enhance the people’s well-being as well as quality of life, many are yet to key into the worthy cause. Environmental laws are worthless unless they are effectively complied to and enforced where necessary. The recent all-out enforcement moves of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has raised hope in many quarters that the fulfillment of the Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s determination to secure the public and environmental health of the state is on course. LAGESC has been at the forefront of implementing the Administration’s strategy of maintaining a hygienic, cleaner environment and reducing environmental infractions to the barest minimum. The Agency is focused on instilling discipline and social order through a combination of public enlightenment, arrest and prosecutions of persons who commit any offense under the Environmental Sanitation Law, 2017. Environmental law enforcement agencies are put in place to mitigate the threatening environmental problems that emanate from human activities in the quest for economic growth and development. LAGESC has been ubiquitous in the government’s concerted efforts to rid Lagos of environmental nuisance and achieve a cleaner environment for the well-being of the residents. Environmental infractions such as street trading, indiscriminate dumping of refuse, pollution and crossing of the highways among others dot the Lagos landscape, thus putting a clog in the wheel of the government’s plan to regenerate the State’s environmental outlook. LAGESC’s operational mandates include preventing the erection of illegal structures on walkways, drains, pathways, road verges, medians and Pedestrian Bridges in the State. The Agency also prevents the cooking and selling of food on roads or sidewalks. It also prevents auto mechanics from operating by the roadsides. Before now, the State was full of objectionable scenes of mountains of refuse everywhere. At every highway, bus stop and adjoining roads, especially during traffic rush hours, it is not uncommon to find people displaying wares, products and items of different types to potential customers, disregarding the risks, hazards, dangers and illegality associated with such ventures. It is disheartening that even traders selling at the appropriate markets are not left out of turning the environment into deplorable filth. This accounts for the closure of some markets in recent times. There are many different ideas and points of views on why environmental infractions continue in the State, in-spite of the policy and environmental regeneration programmes of successive administrations in the State. There are many people who dump refuse indiscriminately in unauthorized places in a bid to evade the patronage of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). To many, everywhere is a market. They care about tormenting responsible citizens by obstructing the free-flow of traffic and other negatives associated with their uncivilized attitude. No one can deny that there is a problem. It is, however, reassuring that priorities are being given to the problem. At the moment, LAGESC is clearing pathways and bridges and dislodging people selling on the road. The sanitation corps ensure the roads are clean and there is no infraction. They are working to make sure that the Public Utility Levy is paid by residents of the State. It is cheering that the people are seeing the need for this environmental cleanup and they appreciate it. It is part of the functions of LAGESC to monitor and maintain surveillance along highways, streets and public amenities as well as to regularly report any breach of the provisions of the Environmental Laws to the appropriate enforcement authorities. For this, the present administration, which is passionate about the safety of lives and cleanliness of the environment, has given the Agency the mandate to effectively clamp down on all violators of environmental sanitation laws in the State in order to adequately protect the environment from abuse. On the aspect of public education and enlightenment, LAGESC is presently making use of the mass media to educate the people on the risk associated with neglecting the use of pedestrian bridges, noting that this act not only endangers the pedestrian’s life but impedes the free flow of traffic. The distance from the Pedestrian Bridges where arrests can be made by LAGESC officers against erring individuals is within the range of 200 meters. Also, LAGESC is drumming it into the ears of the people that displaying wares for sale in traffic and erection of illegal structures on Pedestrian Bridges, road setbacks, medians, verges and curbs constitutes street trading, which remains illegal in the State. Rightly, LAGESC is compelling residents of public and private buildings to sign a waste collection contract with approved PSP operators for the proper evacuation of refuse. The goal is to prevent channeling of sewage into drains from residential buildings, which is a punishable offense that must be discouraged. It is expedient for the people to understand and cooperate with the government in the quest for a cleaner and habitable Lagos. Also, it is important that the people understand that any obstruction of LAGESC operatives in the course of their lawful duties will be treated as an affront against the State and will be dealt with by appropriate legal actions. A cleaner and habitable Lagos is possible. Play your role and encourage others as well. Ajayi is Head, Public Affairs and Advocacy Unit, Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), Oshodi, Lagos<\|endoftext\|>SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS SIGNATURE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES TO ROUND OFF FIRST TERM IN OFFICE Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated that the provision of the different Medical Infrastructure Projects in Lagos is to ensure the delivery of modern medical facilities that will strengthen the capacity of the State’s healthcare system ostensibly to meet the needs of the people. The Governor gave the remark on Wednesday during the formal commissioning of Medical Infrastructure Projects at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, noted the facilities have been provided in fulfilment of his administration’s promises and commitment to the good people of Lagos State under the Health and Environment Pillar of his administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S development agenda. The Governor said, “This event is taking place in the Lagos West Senatorial District as part of activities to usher in the second term tenure of our administration which will commence on Monday, May 29 with a formal inauguration”. While appreciating the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire for the donation of a 124-Bed SDG Multipurpose Medical Building, Sanwo-Olu stated that “I have no doubt in my mind that with this facility, and several others that have been put in place in other parts of the country, we are on the path to improving our nation’s Human Capital Development Index and achieving the set targets under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals”. According to him, the building is well equipped with modern medical care facilities comprising four medical schools in the areas of Anesthesia Technology, Echocardiography, Orthopaedic Cast Technology and Post Graduate Nursing will significantly raise the status of LASUTH as a leading/award-winning Medical School and Centre of Excellence in Healthcare Service Delivery. The Medical Infrastructures Projects commissioned in LASUTH include; the Multipurpose Hospital Building, House Officer’s Quarters, Ambulance Bay, Special Service Centre and School of Basic Medical Sciences Building (LASUCOM) and basketball courts. He, therefore, urged the management of LASUTH to prioritise the care and maintenance of the facilities, saying “We are committed to doing more in our second term to raise the bar of excellence further”. Earlier in her remarks, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire noted that Lagos being the most populous state in the country deserves the provision of necessary medical Infrastructures. She averred that the infrastructure will take care of all Nigerians residing in the state, adding that ” I am aware that not only Lagosians receive healthcare from LASUTH, but that is also why this project is important to ensure that people residing in Lagos receive needed healthcare services”. Similarly, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi noted that the commissioning of the different edificial Infrastructures is significant as they enhance the complete cycle of healthcare delivery to Lagosians, adding that the event is an encompassing change of medical and other allied health professionals in this day and age” In a similar event, speaking at the formal commissioning of MBA-Cardoso Street, at Ajeromi-Ifeloju Local Government Area, the Governor also noted that his administration will continue to expand the transportation sector, which includes the provision of modern and sustainable road infrastructure as part of activities to herald a new administration. He added that his administration is committed to improving commuters’ travel experience, saving important man-hours that would have been otherwise lost to traffic; providing better riding surfaces; boosting interconnectivity and generally making life more meaningful to commuters in Lagos State. Also, in her welcome address, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye stated the Sanwo-Olu administration has kept its promise to improve the quality of life of the people and drive massive socio-economic growth through infrastructure upgrade and renewal. She added that “the commitment of this administration to put in place infrastructure that will enhance the well-being of Lagosians and empower them across economic activities is brought to the fore”. The Special Adviser, however, appealed to the Ajeromi community members to protect them, ensure sustainability and optimise the level-of-service outcome in return for the most cost-effective financial input into the project. In his remarks, the Executive Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Fatal Adekunle Ayoola stated that the rehabilitation of the Mba-Cardoso road has brought great relief to the residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun. He added that the successful rehabilitation of the 3km road is “a dividend of democracy, reaching the doorstep of the masses in Ajegunle, through the State’s government capacity driven administrative insights”. === Genre: journalism and media communication, environmental science. Informative text such as Wikipedia.	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Detailed Report. Remove this template message)\| Konrad Bartelski (born 27 May 1955) is a former British alpine ski racer who produced the best result by a Briton on the Alpine Skiing World Cup circuit in 1981 by coming within 0.11 seconds of winning a World Cup downhill race at Val Gardena. Bartelski grew up in the Netherlands and is of Polish origin. He competed at his first Olympics at the 1972 Winter Games in Sapporo at the age of just 17. Two years later, he finished 15th at the 1974 World Championships. In February 1975, he had a dramatic and spectacular fall during the downhill race at Megève and suffered a concussion and a broken nose which kept him out of action for several weeks. He failed to feature in the top placings for the next five years until finishing 12th at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Bartelski stunned the ski-ing world during his performance at the World Cup at Val Gardena, Italy on 13 December 1981 when he finished the downhill in 2 minutes 07.52 seconds, just 0.11 behind the race winner Austria's Erwin Resch. Britain had never produced a successful male downhill racer, and Bartelski's performance resulted in the French television commentator saying, "Ce n'est pas possible! C'est un anglais" ("It's not possible, It's an Englishman"). The second placing result remained the highest placing by a Briton in any World Cup race, until it was equalled by Dave Ryding in the 2017 Kitzbuehl World Cup Slalom. After Val Gardena British television viewers began to tune in more regularly to Ski Sunday each week to follow the performances of a surprise hero, but Bartelski failed to improve on his biggest result. He finished 7th in Schladming in February 1982 and also had a 13th place and two 15th-place finishes during that winter season. He ended the season ranked 19th in the World Cup standings. He retired from World Cup races in 1983. He also worked for Sky Television on the Ford Ski Report and Great Escapes and for BBC Radio Five Live and several broadsheet UK newspapers including The Guardian, Daily Mail, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times and The Times. For 10 years he was a director of Badger Sports, a Winter Sports distributor with a £1.90 million turnover. In the late 1990s, he switched to behind the television cameras, as an assistant producer for Trans World International (TWI) and moved to Octagon CSI in 2001. By 2003 he moved to ESPN Classic Sport, broadcasting in Italy and France and later the United Kingdom. Bartelski, married to Shauna, with a grown up daughter, Sophie, is also a charity worker: Since 1997 he has been President and former chairman of Back-Up, a charity for the disabled, including a number of disabled skiers. He is also Chairman of the Selectors of the British Ski and Snowboard Federation, and a fund-raiser for Christies’ British Ski Team Appeal Auction. He speaks fluent German and Dutch, since he was educated in the Netherlands. - Baxter to kickstart skiing boom bbc.co.uk<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === K269FX 101.7 (Port Angeles)\| \|First air date\|\|February 3, 1945\| AM: 1,000 watts day \|Class\|\|C (AM), D (FM)\| (See: Olympic National Park) \|Owner\|\|Radio Pacific, Inc.\| Evening Press Inc., a subsidiary of the Port Angeles Evening News Inc., first sought an AM radio license for the city of Port Angeles in 1937. Final FCC approval was delayed nearly eight years due to international reallocation of frequencies, then suspension of all newspaper applications, and finally wartime suspension of all new construction. The station's first radio tower was a locally-cut 180-foot Douglas fir. For many years, KONP provided Top 40 music. This music programming, which started with the sounds of the big band era and popular artists of the time, progressed well into the 1990s. It was then that KONP changed its on-air moniker to "Newsradio 1450 KONP" and switched to a news and talk format. KONP has remained locally owned since it first went on the air. It continues to provide Port Angeles and surrounding areas with the most comprehensive local programming. KONP offers local, regional, national and world news, sports, talk, and up to date information about community events. KONP has won numerous awards and recognition for its news and community information coverage. A daily talk show, "The Todd Ortloff Show", features insight, information and opinion on local issues. Additionally, the station offers a strong line-up of other talk programming including Rush Limbaugh, Dave Ramsey, Coast to Coast AM, Jim Bohannon, John Batchelor, Larry Kudlow and Bob Brinker. KONP also broadcasts on 101.7 FM, as well as its longtime 1450 AM spot on the dial. It allows increased coverage for many listeners on the north Olympic Peninsula. - For Keep Our NHS Public, UK campaign group "KONP". Retrieved October 20, 2005. - Query the FCC's AM station database for KONP - Radio-Locator Information on KONP - Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KONP \|This<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Article be split into articles titled Konik, Podgorica and Vrela Ribnička, accessible from a disambiguation page. (October 2013)\| Konik is a residential neighbourhood, almost entirely lowrise, in Podgorica's eastern part. Its most distinctive feature is that it is home to Podgorica's Roma minority, and has an image of underdeveloped part of town. However, construction boom in late 2000s (decade) has benefited Konik, as its proximity to city center has made it attractive for development. Konik is home to only Catholic church in Podgorica. For 13 years the Roma living in the camp at Konik have been displaced. They fled the civil war in Kosovo and are still without a permanent solution or a clear legal status. Upon their arrival in Montenegro during the Kosovo conflict (1999–2000), Roma from Kosovo were granted the status of “displaced persons” since both Kosovo and Montenegro were part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia at that time. Despite the subsequent independence of Montenegro in 2006 and of Kosovo in March 2008, Roma from Kosovo still hold the status of displaced persons, depriving them of their basic rights, such as the right to work.There are many critical obstacles for Roma in Montenegro: there are no provisions for Roma from Kosovo to effectively access public education; the housing situation continues to get worse with people living in tents, containers, and barracks without basic housing infrastructure; there is basic access to healthcare but little else. Roma from Kosovo are not entitled to register with the local employment agency as jobseekers and so are not entitled to use its services. Practically, Roma from Kosovo have no rights in Montenegro to formal employment, forcing them to accept unregistered jobs.In Konik, all of these issues are at their most acute.There are three options for the people of Konik. One, full local integration, or in other words, enjoyment of the same rights and freedoms under international and domestic law as others; two, voluntary and sustainable return to Kosovo, where competent authorities, both Kosovar and Montenegrin, must have the primary duty and responsibility to establish conditions, as well as provide the means, which will allow Roma from Kosovo to return voluntarily, in safety and with dignity, to their homes; or three, moving to third countries.Konik Floods:In September 2012 heavy rains and storms affected the refugee camp Konik I in Montenegro, near the city of Podgorica. Five tents collapsed completely and all the others were flooded, thereby damaging the personal belongings of the residents. As a result of the flooding, the living conditions in the camp worsened as the previously distributed blankets, mattresses, kitchen utensils, clothes etc. were destroyed by water or were washed away, leaving the population of the camp even worse off than after the fire that happened in July 2012. Then the whole settlement of Camp Konik One was destroyed, with prefabricated houses – 38 of them – burning down. The fire destroyed the Red Cross office and the warehouse that were within the camp, the youth club, the community centre with two premises for kindergarten, the field office of Legal Advisory Centre as well as the Roma NGO office. Vrela Ribnička is a neighbourhood in Podgorica that borders the neighbourhoods of Kakaricka Gora, Masline, Ribnica and Stari Aerodrom. Vrela Ribnička is a subdivision of the larger Konik neighborhood. It is mostly a lowrise residential area, with very poor infrastructure. Most of the neighborhood has an appearance of a slum town. On its southeastern tip, it has a real refugee camp (which is more like a shanty town than a camp), a garbage dump and many garbage processing facilities. Vrela Ribnička contains one of the most notable auto-mechanics in Montenegro, Fratini, which is owned and operated by Naser Toskić. Since the domestic population consists heavily of Roma, Vrela Ribnička is considered the largest ghetto in Podgorica. (September 2010)\| The Vrela Ribnička refugee camp is one of the five refugee settlements in Montenegro. Built in 1994, the camp houses many refugees of Bosnian origin displaced during the Yugoslav Wars. Financial support came from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The settlement consists of eight one-story residential buildings, containing 200 housing units altogether. A housing unit consists of one room occupied by one family and a common bathroom and toilet shared with adjoining neighbours. Intended for temporary accommodation, the quality of construction was initially low. As of March 1999, 196 refugee families live in the settlement, with a total of about 850 household members, most of whom were either born in Montenegro or had family in either Podgorica and/or Montenegro. Adjoining the settlement is a "tent camp" known as "Konik I," established in 1998 for displaced Kosovar Roma. In October 1998, the Podgorica Red Cross registered nearly 2,000 Roma in the tent camp. Construction on these facilities were so poorly completed that barely anything functioned properly, with repairs nearly impossible. Many of these Kosovar Roma had lived in similar conditions as they did in Kosovo. On 5 December 1999, the tent camp was badly damaged as a result of a storm, resulting in the loss of 170 tents, and homelessness of about 600 people. By April 2000, a new refugee camp, known as Konik II, was built with better infrastructure. By then, only 56 barracks had been built to accommodate 56 families, but only 14 were occupied. 2000s construction boom Vrela Ribnička, however, is now a site of Podgorica's many construction booms. One of the largest projects in Vrela Ribnička in 2007 was the reconstruction of the Spanish Warriors Street (Ulica Španskih boraca), which saw a new sidewalk put in place in both directions and new asphalt put in place. The project occurred between June and September 2007. This project, however, was scheduled to have been completed by 20 August 2007, but by that date, only three-quarters of the project had been completed. In addition to a street expansion, the bridge at its northern end crossing the Ribnica was rebuilt, and modernized. Negative impacts on the local population occurred as a result of the street expansion, however. It caused a drop in profits on businesses located on the street, as well as an increase in traffic on the much smaller Hegumen Street (Ulica Igumanska). Another planned project is the construction of several apartment buildings for the Roma refugees. However, this project has been facing heavy criticism of the locals, as this might lower their property value and lower their neighbourhood's reputation, even though it already has a bad reputation for being home to Podgorica's Roma minority, as well as for raising one of the most dangerous children in Podgorica. Božidar Vuković Podgoričanin Elementary School (Osnovna škola „Božidar Vuković Podgoričanin“) is a primary school located in Vrela Ribnička. In 2006, the school was expanded to accommodate enrollment of children additional children between the ages of 5 and 7. According to the 1991 census, Vrela Ribnička had 7,854 residents. Domain: journalism and media communication, sports<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === KSON-FM New Country 97.3 and 92.1\| \|Slogan\|\|San Diego's #1 for New Country\| \|Frequency\|\|92.1 MHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|1978 as KOWN-FM\| \|HAAT\|\|312 meters (1,024 ft)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KFSD-FM (5/8/01-11/26/03) (Sale to Educational Media Foundation pending) (Entercom San Diego License, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KBZT, KSON, KXSN\| \|Website\|\|KSON-FM 97.3 and 92.1\| KSOQ was previously assigned the call letters KFSD while owned by the Astor Broadcast Group, who chose a format of classical music acquired from Lotus Communications in 1997, which in 2001 switched to an alternative rock format as Premium 92/1, still with the KFSD call letters. KFSD now broadcasts adult standards music on AM radio at 1450 kHz. Prior to that, the station was known as KOWF-FM, which broadcast country music from local studios in Escondido. In 2003, KFSD-FM was purchased by Jefferson Pilot Communications and turned into the simulcasting partner for their popular KSON, which faced geographical challenges to its signal's penetration into the North County area of San Diego County as well as into southern Riverside County, problems largely solved by the addition of KSOQ. On December 8, 2014, Entercom announced that it will purchase Lincoln Financial Group's entire 15-station lineup (including KSOQ) in a $106.5 million deal, and would operate the outlets under a LMA deal until the sale was approved by the FCC. The sale was consummated on July 17, 2015. On September 26, 2017, Entercom announced a divestment of three stations (KSOQ, WGGI, & KSWD) to the Educational Media Foundation as part of its merger with CBS Radio to comply with FCC ownership rules in the San Diego market. The announcement stated that upon the closing of the acquisition, new owner EMF will flip the station to its Contemporary Christian Air 1 network. - "Entercom Acquires Lincoln Financial Media" from Radio Insight (December 8, 2014) - Venta, Lance (September 27, 2017). "Entercom Divests 100.3 The Sound Los Angeles & Two Others to Educational Media Foundation". RadioInsight. Retrieved October 5, 2017. - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KSOQ - Radio-Locator information on KSOQ - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KSOQ \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: === Air date\|\|July 1966 (as KOWN-FM)\| \|Format\|\|FM/HD1: Contemporary Christian\| \|HAAT\|\|312 meters (1,024 ft)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KOWN-FM (1966–1987) KWNQ (September–October 1987) \|Sister stations\|\|KKLJ, KLVJ, KYDO\| KYDQ (92.1 MHz) is a radio station serving the North County of San Diego County, California. It airs a contemporary Christian format from the Air1 network, and is owned by the Educational Media Foundation. KYDQ was previously assigned the call letters KFSD while owned by the Astor Broadcast Group, who chose a format of classical music acquired from Lotus Communications in 1997, which in 2001 switched to an alternative rock format as Premium 92/1, still with the KFSD call letters. KFSD now broadcasts adult standards music on AM radio at 1450 kHz. Prior to that, the station was known as KOWF-FM, which broadcast country music from local studios in Escondido. In 2003, KFSD-FM was purchased by Jefferson Pilot Communications and turned into KSOQ-FM, the simulcasting partner for their popular country music station KSON-FM, which faced geographical challenges to its signal's penetration into the North County area of San Diego County as well as into southern Riverside County, problems largely solved by the addition of KSOQ. On December 8, 2014, Entercom announced that it will purchase Lincoln Financial Group's entire 15-station lineup (including KSOQ) in a $106.5 million deal, and would operate the outlets under a LMA deal until the sale was approved by the FCC. The sale was consummated on July 17, 2015. On September 26, 2017, Entercom announced a divestment of three stations (KSOQ, WGGI, and KSWD) to the Educational Media Foundation as part of its merger with CBS Radio (which locally owned KEGY and KYXY) to comply with FCC ownership rules in the San Diego market; the FCC approved the sale of all three stations on November 2. Upon the closing of the acquisition on November 16, EMF flipped the station to its Contemporary Christian Air 1 network. EMF also changed the station's call letters to KYDQ. 1999. p. D-42. Retrieved November 24, 2017. - "Entercom Acquires Lincoln Financial Media" from Radio Insight (December 8, 2014) - Venta, Lance (September 27, 2017). "Entercom Divests 100.3 The Sound Los Angeles & Two Others to Educational Media Foundation". RadioInsight. Retrieved October 5, 2017. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017. - Official website - Query the FCC's FM station database for KYDQ - Radio-Locator information on KYDQ - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KYDQ - FCC History Cards for KYDQ \|This article about a radio station in<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === \|City\|\|San Diego, California\| \|Broadcast area\|\|Greater San Diego\| \|Slogan\|\|San Diego's #1 New Country\| \|Frequency\|\|103.7 MHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|February 1965(as KSDO-FM)\| \|Format\|\|FM/HD1: Country \| HD2: Legendary country "Nashville Legends" \|HAAT\|\|210 meters (690 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|San DiegO's #1 New Country (station slogan)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KSDO-FM (1965–1971)\| (Entercom License, LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KBZT, KWFN, KXSN, KYXY\| \|Webcast\|\|Listen Live \| Listen Live (HD2) KSON Legendary Country (HD2) The station's current call letters and programming originate from a sister station now known as KWFN. Following Entercom's merger with CBS Radio, the new sister stations swapped signals to improve KSON's reach following the divestment of its former simulcast partner on 92.1 FM. Prior to its current format, KSON had aired beautiful music, top 40, various adult contemporary formats, and classic rock formats, as well as CBS Radio's ultimately unsuccessful hot talk format Free FM. The station originally signed on in February 1965 as KSDO-FM, and aired country music. It was co-owned with KSDO AM. In 1971, KSDO-FM became KOZN-FM, playing a beautiful music format. On May 20, 1979, the call letters were changed to KJQY and the station was known as "K-Joy". The station evolved into an adult contemporary format in the late 1980s as "Sunny 103.7", then on February 16, 1995, it became "Rock Mix 103.7" KMKX, playing classic rock music. On July 5, 1996, the call letters changed to KPLN and the station was then known as "The Planet", continuing with a classic rock format. On October 25, 2005, the station changed formats from classic rock to an FM talk format with the brand "Free FM", and their call letters changed on October 28 from KPLN to KSCF. In December 2005, Howard Stern left the terrestrial airwaves and moved to Sirius Satellite Radio. At the beginning, Adam Carolla was their morning show host. He started January 3, 2006, replacing Stern. On March 1, 2006, The Phil Hendrie Show was replaced by the Dick and Skibba Show, a local show formerly from 97.1 Free FM. The show aired in the 7pm-10pm time slot, then the only live and local talk show in San Diego in the evening. As a result, this pushed Phil Hendrie to a later 10pm-1am time slot. Dick and Skibba were fired on February 14, 2007, according to program director Jim Daniels, the show was too cerebral for San Diego. On March 5, 2007, the Generation Y University show replaced the Dick and Skibba show. The show was hosted by three 23-year-old men who were all Mt. Carmel High School alumni who grew up in Rancho Peñasquitos. The show had previously aired on Sunday afternoons from 5pm-7pm. The show was cancelled on April 25, 2007 and replaced by Generic Radio. The show, hosted by Howie and Pags, was an irreverent look at the stories of the day, including observational humor, interviews and live in-studio musical performances by many local acts. At first, CBS Radio had high hopes for KSCF with extensive marketing aimed at attracting the adult male demos, but ever since they switched formats from KPLN to Free FM, the station's ratings started to drop. In fall 2005, (when 103.7 became Free FM), ratings were 2.2, mainly due to Howard Stern being the morning show host. In the beginning of 2006, 103.7's ratings dropped in half to a rating of 1.1, due to a much less popular Adam Carolla morning show. The ratings would later slip in Summer 2006 to a rating of 1.0, and remained at 1.0 in the Fall 2006. In the end, the attempt to make Free FM a success in San Diego had proven to be too difficult and like other Free FM sister stations in New York City (WFNY) and San Francisco (KIFR), which returned to active rock and classic hits respectively, KSCF decided to switch formats in June 2007. To add to the demise of the Free FM family of stations, Its sister station in Phoenix (KZON) flipped to Rhythmic Contemporary at the same exact time as KSCF's format switch. Sophie @ 103.7 On June 22, 2007, at 3 p.m. (PDT), KSCF flipped to Oldies as "K-Surf 103.7." The first song played was "Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys. They were supposed to be the market's first FM Oldies outlet since 2005, when XHOCL had the format prior to its flip to Regional Mexican. The last song played in the short-lived oldies format was "Bobby's Girl" by Marcie Blane. Following "Bobby's Girl" at 5PM (PDT), the Oldies format turned out to be a stunt as the station revealed its true format, a Modern AC as Sophie @ 103.7, adapted slightly from sister station KLLC in San Francisco, which is known as Alice @ 97.3. Its first song under this format was Jack Johnson's "Upside Down", followed by Fall Out Boy's "Thnks fr th Mmrs." On March 29, 2012, CBS Radio announced that at 5 p.m. that day, it would flip KSCF to a CHR format with a heavy emphasis on upbeat Rhythmic, Dance and Pop hits targeting Teens and Adults 18–34 years old, as "Energy 103.7". In a statement made to radio industry website All Access, SVP/Market Manager Bob Bolinger noted that "Today's charts are dominated by energetic and upbeat Top 40 hits and the fans of this popular music are among the most engaged and digitally focused listeners. Using a powerful combination of over the air and online will produce a superior product and great results for brands that support the station." On April 2nd, KSCF changed its call letters to KEGY. On September 4, 2012, radio show host AJ Machado announced via AJ in the Morning's Facebook page that he would be joining KEGY in morning drive. AJ and his longtime producer, Hula, have been without a radio show home since leaving Star 94.1 in mid-July of the same year. Format swap and Entercom merger KSON moves to 103.7 On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced its intent to sell KEGY and KYXY to Entercom (which owns KBZT, KXSN and KSON), as part of a merger. Prior to the completion of the transaction, both KEGY and KSON announced that they would be moving to different signals; the two stations ultimately swapped. Immediately after the deal closed on the 16th at 9:00pm (which would be midnight on the 17th at Entercom's headquarters), the new owner flipped the station to country and KSON moved to 103.7. 97.3 then began stunting with a loop advising listeners of the swap, while KEGY's Energy programming was temporarily moved online-only over the weekend before re-launching there the following Monday. The callsigns were swapped on November 24, completing the move. KSON broadcasts using an HD Radio transmitter, the HD1 channel is the digitized standard signal as required by law, current other channels are as follows: - HD2: Nashville Legends Previous HD channels - HD2: Until the sale to Entercom, a simulcast of KROQ-FM in Pasadena - HD3: Until the sale to Entercom, House of Sophie, a dance hits format, later became Entercom Radio alternative music after the format change and sale. HD3 channel is off air as of November 17, 2018 - "Sophie 103.7/San Diego Gets Top 40 'Energy'" from All Access (March 29, 2012) - San Diego to Receive "Energy" Boost- RadioInsight - CBS Radio to Merge with Entercom - "KSON San Diego Moves To 103.7; Energy To 97.3 On Monday". RadioInsight. 2017-11-17. 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Detailed Report. #### Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom was the first concert residency by American singer Lady Gaga. Performed at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York, the residency began on March 28 and concluded on April 7, 2014, after completing seven shows. It was the final event hosted by the venue after it was announced that it was being closed down and being replaced with a 42-story skyscraper. Gaga revealed that Roseland was the only venue in New York City that she had never played, although she had visited there previously to watch shows. A poster announcing the event was released, showing an old image of Gaga taken before the time she became successful as a recording artist. \|Residency by Lady Gaga\| \|Location\|\|Manhattan, New York, US\| \|Start date\|\|March 28, 2014\| \|End date\|\|April 7, 2014\| \|No. of shows\|\|7\| \|Box office\|\|$1.52 million ($1.61 million in 2018 dollars)\| \|Lady Gaga concert chronology\| As an homage to the venue, the stage was decorated with roses. The multi-leveled set-up consisted of New York City fire escape routes. Other parts of the stage had a ladder reaching the mezzanine floors and a replica of an F train carriage. Gaga's wardrobe was also rose themed, with leotards, hats and jackets, and instruments adorned with red roses. The main set list for the residency encompassed songs from The Fame, The Fame Monster, Born This Way, and Artpop. Some tracks were performed in acoustic versions. The residency received positive reviews from music critics. Reviewers were impressed by Gaga's vocals, the choreography, and the overall presentation of the residency. The shows were sold out with ticket prices being above the average costs of tickets at the venue. Billboard revealed that the seven dates had sold a total of 24,532 tickets while grossing a total of $1.5 million. Two performances from the residency were transmitted on the Late Show with David Letterman, while MTV and Logo TV collaborated to show the behind-the-scenes logistics for the residency. The final show on April 7, 2014 was live-streamed by Verizon Communications. Background and announcementEdit The Roseland Ballroom opened in its first Manhattan location at 51st Street in 1919, after moving from Philadelphia. It moved to its current location at 52nd Street in 1956, as a converted skating rink. The venue began as a hall for ballroom dancing and orchestra groups, but later shifted its focus through various eras of popular music, including disco, grunge, and EDM. While the Roseland Ballroom has seen performances from a both up-and-coming bands and established acts, rumors have been circulating since 1996 about the venue's demise, after Ginsberg filed plans to tear down its low-rise, three-story structure and replace it with a 59-story high-rise. It was announced on October 19, 2013 that the Roseland Ballroom would be closing in April 2014, after over 50 years of operation at its current location. On November 19, 2013, it was revealed that Gaga would perform the final shows at the venue with an intimate, four-night residency on March 28, March 30, March 31, and April 2, 2014. Tickets went on sale through Ticketmaster on November 25; tickets were priced at $50 for the floor and $200 for the mezzanine. Members of Gaga's fan club were able to register for first access to tickets starting on November 19. Users were selected at random to receive invitations and codes to purchase tickets on November 21. Citi card members also had access to the pre-sale starting November 22. According to Gaga, playing at the Roseland Ballroom was always a dream of hers. She explained to John Seabrook of The New Yorker that "It's basically the only room in the city I haven't played." As a young girl, she could not afford tickets, but she did manage to win free tickets to a Franz Ferdinand show during her senior year of high school. Gaga recalled that she fell down during the show and got her nose broken, making her parents forbid her from visiting Roseland. After the singer's career took off with the release of debut album, The Fame (2008), she bypassed playing at the venue until its closure. Gaga revealed the official poster for the residency on March 18, 2014. The poster features an image of Gaga that was taken by a stranger in 2008 at the Lower East Side of New York City. According to Gaga: "We found him and used that same photo for my Roseland poster." The poster also includes a quote from Gaga taken when the photograph was taken, that reads: "I'm Lady Gaga. A singer/songwriter. You're going to know me one day." Development and inspirationEdit Thematically, both the stage set up and the wardrobe consisted of lots of roses and was an homage to the venue and the name "Roseland". Starting from arriving at Roseland in a nude bodysuit and mask, embellished with red roses, the outfits worn on the stage included characteristic attire worn by Gaga in her previous live performances. One of the dresses consisted of purple colored hot pants, fishnets, and a mask, all covered with purple roses, along with a metallic purple jacket to top it off. Photographer Terry Richardson took photos of the backstage activities which revealed that a second purple jacket was also worn by Gaga and it was bejeweled and emblazoned with the word "Gaga" on the rear side. The instruments used by the singer, such as a keyboard, was also decked similarly with red roses. Another dress included shoulder spikes reminiscent of the singer's attire during her first studio album era, coupled with a hat made of black roses. A green colored wig was also worn by Gaga which she had introduced during the Artpop era. Gaga's vocal coach Don Lawrence, who began working with her when she was 13, assisted her before each show, either by being present there or through phone. One hour prior to the start of the show, Gaga practiced her vocal warm-ups. The stage was created to embody the New York City fire escape routes making it multi-leveled and comparable to the self-titled album cover by rock band Grateful Dead. It had a large red curtain to hide it from the audience and was similarly decked with roses. A rose draped ladder was placed at the left side of the stage which helped Gaga climb the mezzanine floors. A catwalk was constructed behind the stage, which was lined with more roses, and enabled her dancers to perform on them. A piano was placed in front of a window representing Gaga's old apartment in New York City. The Lower East Side of New York was represented by the replica of a F train carriage on the auxiliary platform of Roseland named as the "Artpop Zone", decked with neon lights and spelling out "176 Stanton Street", Gaga's old address. A confetti cannon was also kept for the performance of "Applause" and the giant disco ball of the venue was used. The main set list for the residency included songs from The Fame, The Fame Monster, Born This Way, and Artpop. The show began with Gaga appearing on top of the platforms and danced towards her piano to perform an acoustic version of "Born This Way", before proceeding to dance on the rafters with her backup troupe to "Black Jesus + Amen Fashion" in her purple leotard and jacket. A costume change ensued and Gaga performed "Monster" wearing a crimson leather body suit and roses atop her head. She played the rose-adorned keytar and gradually segued into "Bad Romance". Middle of the performance, she ran to the left of the stage to climb a ladder to the mezannine floors, where she sang the final chorus and "Sexxx Dreams" followed with energetic dance moves. Gaga moved towards the F train stage on the right, and sang the piano ballads "Dope" and "You and I", interspersed with monologues about the venue, her beginnings as a singer in New York and addictions. The third costume change took place with the performance of "Just Dance", where she wore yellow hot pants and metallic chest plates, while being accompanied by her full troupe of nine dancers. An intermediate break was introduced with Gaga playing another keytar. "Poker Face" followed, being played by Gaga on the piano. The song was rearranged to include lyrics about the venue and New York. "Artpop" was then played as an interlude. The final song of the set was "Applause", where Gaga wore another costume, this time the purple bikini and jacket. Towards the end of the performance, confetti rained on the audience and after a brief interlude Gaga appeared in a white jumpsuit for an encore of "G.U.Y." The singer showed provocative dance moves while straddling her backup performers, and executed choreography similar to the song's music video. The show ended with Gaga and her troupe taking a bow to the audience and thanking Roseland. Andrew Hammp of Billboard called the residency "electrifying" though he felt that "If SXSW served as a statement about how brands should fund artists' creative expression, Gaga's Roseland residency was about giving the people what they wanted. ... . [The] night ended rather abruptly after almost exactly 60 minutes". A writer for The Courier called the show "short but sweet" and praised her for never showing "signs of slowing down" throughout the show. James Montgomery of MTV News praised the overall show, calling it "heavy on the hits, sublimely sexual, suitably sentimental—both for her glory days and the iconic venue she's closing with this seven-night stand—and ridiculous in all the right ways". He noted that the abrupt ending of the show was compensated by Gaga's dancing and singing, which in turn helped counteract the negative press she had been receiving since the release of Artpop. Glenn Gamboa from Newsday called the show "fierce" and "brainy", saying that the singer "fired up" from the moment she took the stage, displaying an avant-garde artistic sensibility. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called the show part of the "Supernova" phase of her career and explained, Gaga grounds this sort of spectacle with her voice. She is still a fearsome singer when she chooses to be, which is to say rarely on records but often in concert ... What she gave the faithful was easy to digest: largely bulletproof pop, swinging back and forth between brooding, panting torch songs delivered at top volume and grand-scale 1980s-style digital rock with a nightclub twist. Adam Markovitz from Entertainment Weekly declared that if the "Roseland show is any indication, Gaga's not going anywhere anytime soon", in spite of the overall negative reception towards her campaigns for Artpop. He welcomed the absence of any art-related things in the show and commended the focus on music, Gaga's vocals and abilities as an entertainer. Markovitz also complimented Gaga's rapport with the audience members and rated the performances of "Just Dance" and "Bad Romance" as highlights. Markos Papadatos from Digital Journal website declared Gaga as a "pop muse" for the performances. He complimented the choice of songs in the set list calling them "eclectic" and felt they "displayed different sides to her craft". He noticed that the singer's vocal abilities were particularly prominent during the acoustic performances on piano. Caryn Ganz from Rolling Stone observed that the compact space of Roseland did not allow for much choreography, but felt Gaga's performance was "magical", especially during "You and I". Hilary Hughes from USA Today also noticed Gaga's vocal range, especially during the acoustic interpretation of "Dope" and "Just Dance". Hughes concluded by saying that the simplest moments of the performances were the ones featuring toned down versions of her singles like "Born This Way" and "Poker Face", rather than the extravagant choreography during "Bad Romance" and "G.U.Y." Hardeep Phull from New York Post appreciated the stage setup and the homage to old New York industrial setting and gave positive feedback for Gaga's choice to be an entertainer with the performances of "You and I", "Just Dance", and "Applause". Jordan Runtagh from VH1 applauded Gaga's camaraderie with her fans, also noting that "the abundance of movie cameras reminded us that this was a special moment, one #### Domain: journalism and media communication, entertainment<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Urges Comprehensive Approach To Combat Fentanyl Crisis Washington, May 25, 2023 Kuster urged her colleagues to support a more forward-focused and expansive response to the overdose epidemic Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, urged her colleagues to support her bipartisan legislation, the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act, to address the fentanyl crisis, stop the flow of illicit drugs entering the U.S., and take a public health approach to help save lives. Kuster spoke on the floor in response to Republican legislation, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which only takes the limited step of scheduling fentanyl, but fails to address the complex nature of this crisis. The STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act would take concrete steps forward to address the substance use crisis and change our national approach by: Kuster’s full remarks, as prepared, are below. You can watch her full remarks here. Thank you, Ranking Member Pallone. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in opposition to H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act. The fentanyl crisis has touched every community across our state and country. We need to take serious, bipartisan action to address this epidemic and save lives. Unfortunately, the legislation on the floor tonight misses the mark. The HALT Fentanyl Act does not address how these dangerous drugs enter our country nor does it include any measures to address the underlying demand driving the substance use crisis. This bill simply preserves the status quo by continuing to schedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I, which has been the case since 2018, and under current law, will be the case until December of 2024. Scheduling alone will not change the overdose crisis. We need to broaden our scope. I urge this body to instead consider a public health approach to address this crisis. I’m leading with Lisa Blunt-Rochester (DE-AL) and Don Bacon (NE-02) a bipartisan, alternative bill that would address both the supply of and demand for illicit fentanyl in this country. Our bill, the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act, will enhance fentanyl surveillance through investments in technology, dedicate resources to strengthen law enforcement response, and improve data collection of seized drugs. The bill will also help reduce the demand for illicit drugs by expanding access to recovery resources, protecting people who administer opioid reversal drugs, and supporting education on the harms of drug misuse. The STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act is an alternative to the scheduling-only approach on the floor. An issue this complex requires an equally comprehensive solution. Fentanyl doesn’t care about our politics — neither should our approach to addressing the overdose crisis. I urge my colleagues to consider my alternative, bipartisan solution.<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Honors Fallen Police Officers Kuster joined a bipartisan coalition of Members to honor our nation’s fallen police officers Washington, May 15, 2023 Washington, D.C. — Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted to honor the 556 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and whose stories were recovered in 2022. The legislation also expresses support for National Police Week, which occurs in May of every year. “Our law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way each and every day to keep our communities safe, and we owe them an incredible debt of gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice,” said Kuster. “Today, we honor the law enforcement officers and their families who died in the line of duty and commemorate their unwavering heroism and bravery. They will never be forgotten.” Kuster is a strong advocate for New Hampshire's law enforcement and first responders. Earlier this year, Kuster hosted a roundtable to connect New Hampshire law enforcement officials and departments with funding opportunities through the Justice Department.<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill To Support Veterans Exposed to PFAS Contaminants Washington, May 11, 2023 Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped to reintroduce the PFAS Registry Act alongside a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, including Reps. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This legislation would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a national database for service members and veterans with health concerns due to potential exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH) will introduce companion legislation in the Senate. PFAS chemicals have emerged as a widespread contaminant to the drinking water sources of military bases across the country due to their use in firefighting foam employed by the Armed Services. In recent reports, the Department of Defense (DOD) has identified more than 600 military installations and surrounding communities that may be contaminated with PFAS. This bipartisan bill would provide military personnel and veterans with updates on recent scientific developments on the effects of PFAS exposure, availability of possible treatment options, and information on what resources may be available to address their health concerns. “We cannot turn our backs on the brave men and women who were exposed to PFAS while serving our country in uniform,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “I am proud to once again help introduce this legislation to support our nation’s veterans. It’s essential that we ensure they are aware of their risks and are able to access information about benefits and treatment. I will continue working to make sure that all those who serve are able to access the resources and care they need." "It is our obligation to support the brave men and women who serve our country, and it is long past time to take action to keep them safe from the widespread PFAS contamination we know exists on military bases,'' said Congressman Pappas. "As we continue working to clean up these contaminants, this legislation will ensure military service members and veterans have access to critical updates about the effects of PFAS exposure and possible treatment options as we continue to learn more about the dangers these chemicals pose. I want to thank Representatives Lawler, Fitzpatrick, and Kuster for joining me in introducing this legislation, as well as Senator Shaheen for leading this effort in the Senate, and I look forward to working alongside them to protect service members and veterans from the effects of PFAS exposure.” “The widespread instances of PFAS contamination on military bases across the country is alarming,” said Congressman Lawler. “Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line for our country. We must act expeditiously to safeguard our nation’s military members from PFAS exposure and ensure those who have already been exposed have access to the latest health studies and treatments. That’s why I’m proud to be an original co-sponsor on the PFAS Registry Act of 2023.” “PFAS contamination affects communities nationwide, including our military bases,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “I’m proud to join my colleagues on the bipartisan PFAS Registry Act will ensure that military personnel and veterans have all available information on the harmful effects of PFAS.” “PFAS contamination is a pervasive problem that impacts far too many of our service members and military families. Our military personnel put their lives and safety on the line to carry out U.S. missions – the last thing they should have to worry about is how the environment on U.S. installations could be another threat to their health,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud to lead this bill in the U.S. Senate and appreciate Congressman Pappas’ partnership in the House of Representatives to create a national PFAS registry, which would help provide service members and their families with information that can inform their health and wellbeing. Americans who answer the call to serve deserve nothing short of the best health care, especially if they’ve experienced adverse health issues related to their service – that is precisely the standard that our bill would help uphold.” Kuster, Pappas, Lawler, and Fitzpatrick all serve as members of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force.<\|endoftext\|>BREAKING: Kuster, Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Tonko, Trone Applaud Extension of Telehealth Prescribing Rules, Urge Continued Access The Members wrote a letter urging the DEA to take this action to support recovery resources for those across the country Washington, May 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and David Trone (D-MD) released the following statement after the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a temporary rule that extends telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency through November 2024. “We need to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, not eliminate the resources people rely on,” said the Members. “We applaud the DEA for heeding our calls for action to ensure patients will be able to get the medications they need through telehealth after the COVID-19 emergency ends. This is a critical step forward in our efforts to end the overdose crisis. We will continue pushing to expand access to recovery resources for those across the country beyond this extension.” In March 2023, the Members led a letter to the DEA urging that the continuation of telehealth flexibilities related to increased access to buprenorphine treatment is essential to successfully address the ongoing opioid crisis. The full<\|endoftext\|>On International Firefighters’ Day, Kuster Announces Legislation To Support Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders Washington, May 4, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, on International Firefighters' Day, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) announced bipartisan legislation to support volunteer firefighters and first responders, while addressing the local volunteer shortage. The bill, the Helping Our Heroes Act, will allow volunteer emergency responders, including firefighters, ambulance services, civil air patrol, and search and rescue services, to treat each hour of service or training as a $20 charitable contribution for the purpose of a tax deduction. This deduction would be available for up to 300 hours per year. Rep. Kuster introduced this bill alongside Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19). Rep. Kuster said, “Volunteer emergency responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. From firefighters to EMTs and civil air patrol, these volunteers are there when Granite Staters need them most. I am proud to introduce this legislation to support our volunteer emergency responders and thank them for their service.” Rep. Molinaro said, “Becoming a volunteer emergency responder is one of the most noble and selfless acts of service one can undertake. We need to do more to support those who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. By providing volunteer firefighters and first responders with a meaningful tax deduction, we will be showing our deep appreciation for these heroes, while helping fire departments and EMS agencies address the volunteer shortage.” Chief Steve Hirsch, Chair of the National Volunteer Fire Council said, “The National Volunteer Fire Council thanks Rep. Kuster for her leadership in introducing the Helping Our Heroes Act. Many volunteer fire departments struggle to recruit and retain firefighters. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including the COVID 19 pandemic and increased mental and physical pressures due to a significant rise in call volumes. Between 2010 and 2020 the number of volunteer firefighters in the United States dropped by 12%. 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April 3, 2020 Online Press Briefing Dr. Daniel Singer Regional Director for Central Asia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director of Central Asia Health and Education Office, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Moderator: Hello. I would like to welcome journalists to today’s virtual press briefing with Dr. Daniel Singer, Regional Director for Central Asia for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Joshua Karnes, the Director of the Central Asia Health and Education Office from the U.S. Agency for International Development. Before I turn it over to – I’m sorry? Oh, go ahead. We will try to get to as many questions as possible in the approximately 30 minutes, looks like maybe a little bit more, that we have today. With that, let’s get started. Dr. Singer, Mr. Karnes, thank you so much for joining us today, and I’ll turn it over to you for opening remarks. Dr. Singer: Thank you so much, Vanessa. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to talk to people from all around the region and to describe the work that we’re doing. I am Daniel Singer; I’m the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s offices across Central Asia. We established our first office in Almaty in 1995, so we are celebrating a quarter-century of supporting Central Asia. Currently, we have offices in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, and we have staff in all of those areas, in all of those countries, providing technical support, training, and expertise in areas around laboratory testing, disease surveillance, disease monitoring, and advanced epidemiology. We’ve been training people since the beginning – sorry, go ahead, go ahead. Thank you. We have, I believe, more technical experts in public health and epidemiology than any other foreign organization in the region. Our goal in being in Central Asia is to help these countries develop their capability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases. With regards to the current pandemic of coronavirus, we’ve been working with these countries since the virus was first detected in China, in December. We have an emergency operations center that we supported in Kazakhstan, and are in the process of developing similar centers in the other countries. The emergency operations center in Kazakhstan is now the hub for all coronavirus response in that country. The director of that center as well as one of their staff were trained at CDC’s Public Health Emergency Management Fellowship Program. We’ve, over the last couple of decades, trained dozens of epidemiologists in the countries within Central Asia, and all of them are now being used in responding to coronavirus. For example, we were recently asked by the Ministry of Health in Kazakhstan to evaluate their health care facilities and assess their infection prevention in preparation for coronavirus. We’ve completed that report and sent it on to the ministry of health and the appropriate authorities. Our own epidemiologists continue to work daily with the Ministry of Health, and we are providing them not just technical consultation but financial resources and supplies and other laboratory reagents to help them in responding for coronavirus. That’s an overview of my agency. I’d hand it over to my colleague to describe USAID, and then we’ll take your questions. Mr. Karnes: Thanks, Dan, and thank you, Vanessa, for giving me this opportunity to talk about how the U.S. Government is supporting COVID-19 response in Central Asia. So my name is Joshua Karnes and I am the Health and Education Office Director here at USAID, and since – so, go on. As Dan mentioned, since December, when China first acknowledged these first troubling infections, we have been engaging our host government counterparts on a day-to-day basis, providing technical assistance and brainstorming alongside them, trying to develop solutions that work for the Central Asian context. I want to say that I have been deeply impressed by the dedication of the ministries of health. I see emails and WhatsApp messages literally at all hours of the day and night, and it is an honor to work beside these impressive and talented public servants. I’ve been working here in Central Asia for the last three years, mainly fighting HIV and drug-resistant TB, and this assistance is just a simple continuation of our more than 25 years of deep partnership in the region. So to fight COVID-19, the U.S. Government, USAID, together with CDC, we’re focusing on six main areas. First, we want to improve the laboratory capacity of the countries to detect COVID-19. We’re also working on improving surveillance, so when you find a case, finding all of the other people around that person that could have been infected and tracking those people. And of course, our first responders, they are the most important people; they are on the front lines fighting this virus, and we want to make sure that they are protected and that they do not get the virus themselves. So we are trying to reduce – we’re trying to prevent new infections and making sure that people who are in the hospital do not get additional infections, so infection control and prevention. We also know that about 80 percent of COVID cases are light cases, but 20 percent of the cases are rather severe, some of them requiring hospitalization and 5 percent requiring actual ventilation, so being on a ventilator. And we want to make sure that the case management in Central Asia, the caring for COVID patients, is of the highest quality. We also know that in a pandemic, people are scared and they start to gossip and rumors start to go wild. So we want to make sure that people are getting the correct information about the coronavirus, and we are fighting the false information that often is shared in WhatsApp groups, on Facebook – the fake news. And finally, where appropriate, we are working with the governments on points of entry, so where people cross the borders, and helping them improve their border screening and security. I’m excited to announce that partnering with USAID, we have three excellent organizations. First is the World Health Organization, second is an American organization called Abt Associates, and then we are also partnering with the Red Crescent Societies of Central Asia through the International Federation of the Red Cross. I want to stress that the United States Government has stood beside Central Asian republics since their independence, and in those over 25 years, we have provided over $6.7 billion in support and partnership, and our commitment to Central Asia remains firm. A virus like COVID-19 knows no borders, and when we protect America, we protect Central Asia, and when we protect Central Asia, we protect America. Thank you. Moderator: Thank you. We will now turn to the question and answer portion of today’s briefing. As a reminder, you may type your questions in at any time into the Q&A tab. [Speaking in Russian.] Our first question comes to us from Daniyar Yenikeyev with Infopolis in Kazakhstan. He asks, “Could you describe the situation related to the spread of coronavirus infection in Kazakhstan?” Dr. Singer: Sure. At this point it’s clear that the virus is spreading in Kazakhstan, although it’s spreading quite slowly. One of the factors we look at is what’s called the doubling time, the time it takes for the number of cases to double, and over the last week that doubling time has increased from two days to four days, which is a very positive sign. It suggests that the social distancing and the restrictions on large gatherings that were put in place by the government seem to be working. There’s a number of other factors that we will look for and we would definitely need additional testing to make sure that we understand the full extent of the disease spread. So we’ll continue to monitor it, but at the moment it looks like the disease is spreading at a fairly slow pace through Kazakhstan. Moderator: Thank you for that answer. Our next question comes from Abay Otar. Just a reminder, when you’re asking a question, please include your media outlet and name so that we can identify your – identify you properly. Abay’s question is, “I would like to know more about the report that Dr. Singer mentioned.” Dr. Singer: So the report that I mentioned had to do with infection-control practices within the health system in Kazakhstan. We were asked by the ministry to work with the trainees that we have trained over the last several years in epidemiology to conduct a survey of polyclinics and infectious-disease hospitals around Kazakhstan. We gathered data by visiting those facilities over the course of a couple of weeks, and produced a report that talks about the equipment that is available for infection control, the practices, and all of the procedures that are currently followed within each of those facilities. So that data was then analyzed, put into a report, and given back to the ministry for them to use in prioritizing their own actions and preparing for the arrival of coronavirus. That work was done before the virus actually occurred in Kazakhstan, and we’ve continued to follow up with them and work with them to identify places where the U.S. Government could provide additional assistance in making sure that the health facilities in the country are ready for additional cases of COVID-19. Moderator: Thanks so much. Our next question goes to Darya Podolskaya with 24.kg in Kyrgyzstan. She asks, “Does the CDC and the U.S. Government plan to help Kyrgyzstan fight the spread of coronavirus? If so, to what extent and in what time frame?” Dr. Singer: Josh, do you want to start this one? Mr. Karnes: So, first of all, my video cut out for about 30 seconds. So the question about Kyrgyzstan is what we’re doing specifically to support the country? Moderator: To fight the spread of coronavirus and what is the aid that we’re providing in Kyrgyzstan. Mr. Karnes: Okay. So with – so one of the excellent partners that we have in the Kyrgyz Republic, is the Kyrgyz Red Crescent. They have already, if you’ve been flying into Bishkek recently or if you’re at one of the borders, you’ve seen the Red Crescent. They are providing support at the border entries, helping with testing. They are also working to fight the spread of false information. All of the Red Crescent Societies are going to be working on that in Central Asia. We are working with the WHO to train health providers in those areas that I mentioned before – infection control, surveillance, and case management – and so we’re – we are getting all of those groups ready. Of course, we can’t do the in-person trainings like we did before, so there’s a lot of virtual trainings that are going on right now. And then, finally, we are procuring various reagents and supplies that the country needs to diagnose coronavirus and also to treat it. USAID is focused on the most vulnerable populations. So, for example, in the Kyrgyz Republic we work very closely with HIV-infected patients and people with TB. And TB, as you can imagine as a lung disease, they are particularly susceptible to coronavirus, and we’re also making sure that those populations are protected against the virus. Dr. Singer: I think you summed it up very well. I would just add that CDC will be providing some direct support to the laboratory system in Kyrgyzstan. We are waiting on an announcement of additional funding from our own headquarters and plan to use some of that to directly support Kyrgyzstan’s ability to screen at their ports of entry. We’ve also trained over the last couple of decades over 160 epidemiologists in the region, and some of the best ones have come from Kyrgyzstan. And I just got information yesterday that we are being allowed to increase our own staff so that we can expand those training programs in the region, and we will be establishing a particular training program called a frontline epidemiology course in Kyrgyzstan in the coming year. Mr. Karnes: I just also want to say we – I’m sorry, translate. I just wanted to quickly praise the Government of Kyrgyzstan for their openness at addressing #### [ journalism and media communication, medical ]<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration Use HTTPS Story by Sgt. Nasir Stoner, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment GREENVILLE, Ky. --The 176th Firefighting Team is preparing to deploy to Romania in the next few weeks at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Ky., May 14, 2020. The unit is deploying to conduct fire protection on an air base there. The 176th FFT is made up of seven Soldiers led by Staff Sgt. Matthew Martin, Station Chief. This will be the first deployment for all seven “We are very excited as this is our first deployment for everyone,” said Martin. “We’re glad to get to go to Romania and do our job.” “The 176th are our best trained firefighters in the state,” said Lt. Col. Mark Nichols, 206th Engineer Battalion Commander. “We have full confidence in them going overseas and doing a great job and accomplishing their mission.” Due to the ongoing global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Guard did not hold a departure ceremony like usual. However, they do hope to have a ceremony for their return. “I’m sure it is hard for them to not get to experience a departure ceremony on their first deployment,” said Nichols. “I hope we can pay them back and have double the warm welcome when they come back so they get to experience the love and support of the community.” Despite the pandemic creating some obstacles and recent changes, the Soldiers feel they are well prepared for the deployment. “I feel like it’s going to be a good deployment,” said Sgt. Travis Keown, crew chief. “We have a really good group of guys who are efficient at their jobs and always willing to<\|endoftext\|>By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment – Since the Governor’s stay at home order was issued almost six weeks ago, life as we knew it started to change dramatically. Schools shut down, stores were overrun by panic buyers, and left the most vulnerable citizens severely impacted by the Coronavirus. One of the agencies that has been affected and has seen an increased need for help has been local area food banks. Due to the age of their regular volunteer base at Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH) food bank, the need for helping hands was great. That’s where over 100 Kentucky National Guardsmen have stepped up and filled the gap. “I can’t even begin to tell you what a life saver the Kentucky National Guard has been for us,” said Jamie Sizemore, FAKH Executive Director. “We could not keep up with the need until they got here because the majority of our volunteer base was over 60 years old or school groups.” The typical number of food insecure people in FAKH’s service area is about 174,500 people, according to Sizemore. According to their development director, the food bank has seen a 30 percent increase in the amount of families who need their services. “We’re seeing at least double the work that we were (earlier in the year) ‘BC’ as I like to call it (Before COVID-19),” said Monica Ruehling, FAKH Development Director. So double the workload for 100 percent less volunteers creates quite the vacuum. But that is where the National Guard was able to help. The Soldiers with the 2061st Multi-Role Bridge Company and 1123rd Sappers working at the FAKH warehouse in Elizabethtown packed 19,486 emergency food boxes, 12,988 Senior Boxes, and 20,219 Backpack bags just in the first two weeks they were on site. The regional food bank in Elizabethtown joins many others responsible for aiding in the effort to feed the many Kentuckians in all of the counties that have found themselves out of work and their kids out of school. For some of those children, school is the only place to get enough food to eat. “These boxes and bags of food are going to 42 counties right here in Kentucky,” said Ruehling. “We’re reaching and impacting that many FAKH works with partner agencies to distribute the senior boxes every month to seniors who qualify by income, and Backpack program bags of food to school age children who may be food insecure at home. But for their emergency food services, they do the mobilization themselves. “We are going out to counties that are in need, where we know there isn’t enough food getting into that county,” said Sizemore. “That’s when we establish a emergency mobile food pantry. It’s a quick way for our agencies to get food distributed out to those people in their area.” The administration requested help from the Governor by the way of the National Guard, which was approved quickly and allowed the Soldiers to get started right away. Having the same Soldiers come in every day has helped the food bank know who was going to be handling the food, and was a better option than to keep trying to find volunteers daily, and then screening and monitoring for COVID symptoms. For the Soldiers involved, they were glad to have a chance to get out and do something positive for their communities. “We’ve been here for three weeks now and we are scheduled to be here for another week,” said 2nd Lt. Katie Mitchell, Platoon leader, 2061st MRBC. “It’s been a straightforward mission, and we have hit our rhythm so everything is efficient and running really smoothly.” Smiles abounded as the Soldiers quickly made up boxes and filled them with perishable foods, kept close by on pallets. The Soldiers kept up with the pace until the stock had to be replaced every ten minutes or so with more food. “Morale is definitely good right now,” added Mitchell. “We know this is an important mission, and even though it can get monotonous at times, we do what we can do have fun with it. They have races sometimes to see who can put food in the boxes the fastest so they’re really enjoying themselves.” With the work being done by the Guard, they are leaving a huge impact on the state. “Overall, the entire nation has seen how resilient Feeding America is and their 200 food banks in the network,” said Sizemore. “We cover every single county in the United States and Puerto Rico. We can move resources fast and we can respond to a crisis, and it has just shown how strong our network is. With the support from the Kentucky National Guard, what we’re doing would not be possible, we could not do the volume we’re doing right now.” Both Sizemore and Ruehling encourage people to give monetary donations to food banks, such as Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland instead of buying food from the grocery yourself and donating food items. The agency is able to buy nine pounds of food for every dollar that they spend.<\|endoftext\|>Use HTTPS By Sgt. Destini Keene, 2112th Transportation Company Unit Public Affairs Representative INDEPENDENCE, Ky. – Members of the Kentucky Army National Guard began providing support to local agencies at one of Kentucky’s COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites at Summit View Academy, Apr. 15-18. MORE PHOTOS: Click Here Fifteen Soldiers from the 2112th Transportation Company, 138th Field Artillery Brigade are providing traffic control for the testing site and are working alongside Kentucky Emergency Management, Kroger Health, Kentucky State Police, Kenton County Police, and the Independence Police Department at one of four Kentucky’s pop up testing sites. The site has averaged over 200 tests a day for the last three days, helping to get to Governor Andy Beshear’s overall goal of conducting 20,000 tests over the next five weeks. “It’s been cool to watch these many agencies come together and do one solid job to help everybody in the community," said Sgt. 1st Class James “Chris” Feighery, a platoon sergeant with the 2112th. According to Feighery, the Soldiers received the call up on Easter Sunday and by 2pm they already had 15 Soldiers willing to step-up and help. For the Soldiers, the call to action was something they were excited for and had been waiting to receive. “I feel that it’s my duty as a National Guardsmen to serve the community and what better time to do so than now,” said Sgt. Nykel McCrary on assisting with COVID-19 drive-thru testing site. “I am proud of how fluid and effective this testing site is.” Assembling and managing all the many agencies has been a tough task but it’s something that the Director of Homeland Security says has been made a lot easier with the National Guards help. “Our Guard troops have been a phenomenal resource,” said Steve Hensley, director of Kenton County’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Whether it’s with traffic control, moving equipment or assisting with the clean up afterwards, whatever we need or ask of them, they address the issue immediately with a smile on their faces.” The interoperability between the Soldiers that are working alongside with Kentucky State Police and all the other agencies is a necessity that makes the whole operation flow smoothly. “I appreciate all of the hard work from the Guardsmen. The Soldiers are aiding us in meeting our numbers each day, said Lt. Jason Joseph, Kentucky State Police. “The collaboration has been phenomenal and for that I am The state intends to open more testing sites throughout Kentucky and the Soldiers of the 2112th will be along for each phase. As of now, the unit will be heading to Somerset, Ky., and help with operations at that test site. These Guardsmen will also share their lessons learned as test sites around the state are launched. **Those eligible for the COVID-19 test include persons with symptoms, health care workers, first responders, those 65 and older, and those with chronic health conditions. Kentuckians can register at [IDX] , or call 1-888-852-2567. Citizens of the Commonwealth will get follow-on instructions as they meet the parameters for testing.<\|endoftext\|>Use HTTPS By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile public Affairs Detachment Over 70 Soldiers from around the State joined the COVID-19 response by helping at “no touch” food banks that serve donated food to hungry families Apr. 7. For photos: CLICK HERE They helped pack bags and boxes of food, moved pallets and loaded up cars in Lexington, Louisville, Elizabethtown, Covington and another location in Northern Kentucky, Wilder. “We’re supporting the governors’ mission in providing local support to agencies,” said Maj. Phil Mix, 103rd Chemical Battalion’s operations officer, whose Soldiers were helping with the Free Store Food Bank in Wilder. “We are here at the local food bank making sure we are able to support Kentuckians who are in need and we want to make sure we continue to have a presence and work closely with our communities.” The National Guard has stepped up in many different ways around the state and this is just another way that the Guard can make a difference in their neighbor’s lives in times of crisis. Due to the age of the food bank volunteers that are having to self-quarantine because of their high risk factors from to the virus, there is a big need to have extra hands to aid in all the work that is increasing. "Many of our volunteers are over 60 and for obvious reasons, we've asked them to stay home,” said Michael Halligan, CEO of God's Pantry food bank in Lexington. “The National Guard's help came at the The Soldiers worked rigorously throughout the day while being conscious to keep their social distancing. “We’re still working as a 103rd chemical team, we just have to be six feet apart and we’re still fighting an enemy, its just that the enemy is a billion times smaller,” added Mix. For the Soldiers, getting to help during this time is personal and allows them to feel like they are not only helping others but those that are close to them. "My grandpa is a vet and he's sick right now. If he catches the virus then it would be bad,” said Spc. 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[ journalism and media communication, mathematics ] === October 6, 2023 Dora Nuñez, (213) 913-0410 Over 6,000 Middle & High School Students From 100 Schools Attend the County Los Angeles 2nd Annual Tech Empowerment Day Focused on Immersive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Los Angeles County hosted the 2nd Annual Tech Empowerment Day on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. More than 100 schools from across the County, with 6,000 middle and high school students, participated in this dynamic one-day high-technology Expo, connecting them to educational experiences related to science, technology, engineering, and math. Beyond interactive technologies, dynamic speakers, and opportunities to win 100 laptops, this Expo offered exciting hands-on experience and exposure that educated and inspired creativity, innovation, and aspirations. Over 35 public and private organizations partnered to host activity stations, demonstration sessions, and information booths. In addition, school educators had the opportunity to network with partner organizations and explore potential collaborations on academic enrichment opportunities. The event was not only about showcasing advanced technologies and inspiring creativity and innovation, but also about addressing the digital divide that impacts low-income communities and predominantly Black and Latino populations in Los Angeles County. Currently, about 416,000 households in the area lack internet service, and 265,000 households do not have a home computer. To address this issue, the County has launched an initiative called Delete The Divide to promote digital equity in underserved communities through partnerships, infrastructure investments, and technology resources. “The Board of Supervisors is working hard to open doors for our youth and provide pathways for them that lead to good paying careers such as information technology,” said Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District. “Our children from our low-income communities, and often immigrant families, must have access to these industries because they deserve the opportunity to realize their limitless potential.” “I’m proud to collaborate with my fellow Board Supervisors to immediately address the digital divide, which disproportionately affects communities impacted by the pandemic and most overlooked accessing resources,” said Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, Second District. “We are committed to meeting our youth and their families where they reside, providing them with opportunity and digital exposure for a brighter future.” Tech Empowerment Day is part of the Delete The Divide initiative that offers a range of programs, including paid internships, professional information technology certificates, free laptops for constituents in need, and digital literacy training, and assistance with enrollments in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. The program has already distributed over 1,400 laptops and aims to distribute an additional 7,000 laptops over the next several months. “We commend the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for residents impacted by the digital divide, particularly youth in under-resourced neighborhoods,” said Selwyn Hollins, Director of the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department. “Having access to reliable internet and a computer at home is the key to unlocking the doors of education, job opportunities, telehealth, and financial resources – It’s a beacon of hope for many.” To engage local neighborhoods, the County has deployed Digital Assistants at 40 County Libraries, five senior centers, and a community service site, providing free computer assistance and digital training to constituents in underserved communities. The County has seen a 45% increase in household enrollments through Delete the Divide’s outreach campaigns promoting the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a discount of up to $30 per month to eligible households. Low-income seniors and people with disabilities can qualify to have their internet subscription costs covered. Free online, self-paced training courses and multiple technology certifications are available, including professional IT career certificates in the areas of coding, project management, cybersecurity, and data analytics, amongst others. Delete the Divide programs provide vast opportunities. Currently, the paid Internship Program has 235 participants. Interns are placed with County departments and program partners, gaining professional experience. The program prepares them with the skills and networks they need for a successful career. Delete the Divide is a powerful initiative that seeks to uplift the lives of communities in the County that have been negatively impacted by the digital divide. To learn more about this initiative, visit [IDX] Event pictures available here.<\|endoftext\|>Don Belton County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors proclaims October as “Adopt A Shelter Dog Month” The County of Los Angeles (County) Board of Supervisors has officially declared October 2023 as “Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month” throughout Los Angeles County. The Board of Supervisors has proclaimed that October is a great time to adopt a shelter dog. Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month brings attention to the many wonderful dogs who are waiting for their forever homes in the County animal care centers. Adopting a shelter dog not only provides a loving home for a deserving dog but is a proactive response to the high volume of dogs being admitted to the animal care centers. Numerous studies have shown that having a dog reduces stress and improves mental health. Dog ownership also provides a sense of purpose and improves physical fitness by encouraging physical activity, improving heart health and general physical fitness. DACC encourages residents to visit one of the County’s seven animal Care Centers and find a loving canine companion. Throughout the month of October, dog adoption fees are waived at all County Department of Animal Care and Control’s animal care centers. ”Dogs bring immeasurable joy to our lives,” said Director Marcia Mayeda. “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month is the perfect opportunity to find a forever friend who will bring unconditional love and a lifetime of companionship and devotion.” For more information and to view our adoptable pets, please visit [IDX] the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) DACC is one of the largest animal care and control agencies in the nation, operating seven animal care centers and providing services to more than three million residents and their pets. DACC operates under the nationally recognized Socially Conscious Sheltering model to ensure the best possible outcomes for animals and the community. As a community resource center for pets and owners, DACC protects people and animals from harm, provides care for lost and unwanted animals, reunites lost pets with their families, and strives every day to move closer to its goal of finding a loving home for every adoptable pet that comes through its doors. To learn more about DACC, the resources DACC provides, and view its animals, visit [IDX] or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. To support DACC’s efforts, please donate to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation at [IDX] To learn more<\|endoftext\|>October 2, 2023 Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) Sworn-In as Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Director LOS ANGELES – Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) was sworn in as inaugural Director of the new Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration today. Judge Armstead (Ret.) took the oath to serve in her new role in front of the Board of Supervisors, staff and friends and family in attendance. “I am deeply honored and profoundly humbled that the Board of Supervisors have entrusted me with first the building of and now the leading of the newest department for Los Angeles County,” Judge Armstead (Ret.) said. “In partnership with our entire community, our justice partners, our community and faith-based organizations, our dedicated JCOD team, and all of our sister County departments, we will be able to create safer communities while also providing equitable care and opportunities to those most in need.” Judge Armstead (Ret.) was appointed as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Jerry Brown, during which she served for five years before stepping down to lead the County’s Office of Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI), which is now part of JCOD. She has over 20 years of experience in the largest and possibly most complex justice system in the country. Always committed to a human centered approach, during her tenure as a Superior Court Judge, she achieved one of the best records for compliance and reducing recidivism. In her early career as a prosecutor in the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, her innovative programs to improve the lives of veterans, the unhoused, and individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders received state and national recognition. “I supported the creation of the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department because it would streamline our Care First, Jails Last initiatives and strategies. A lot is riding on this new department – with many community members eager to see just, equitable, and inclusive change. To that end, a strong leader is needed who can push forward with a balanced approach. I trust that Songhai Armstead will be the leader we need to follow through on the Board’s vision to improve community investment, public safety, and justice,” said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District. “Judge Songhai Armstead has spent her career advocating for alternatives to incarceration and advancing innovative programs to improve the lives of vulnerable populations impacted by our justice system. Her extensive experience and inspiring leadership will support the County in strengthening our Care First vision. I look forward to continuing to work with Judge Armstead and the Department of Justice Care and Opportunities in building a Los Angeles County that allows for all to thrive,” said Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Second District. “The Justice Care and Opportunities Department is charting a bold new path for how LA County prevents justice system involvement and supports re-entry through a care-first approach,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, Third District. “The department needs an equally bold leader who will foster relationships with community and create the structure and innovative models required to reimagine our justice system as it stands today. Judge Armstead is wholly embracing this responsibility and today we welcome her and double down on our shared commitment to meet people where they are with services and care.” “With her decades of experience, Judge Songhai Armstead is uniquely qualified to lead this department. She understands how the criminal justice system works – and why it often doesn’t – and how we can do a better job preventing recidivism and ultimately making communities safer and stronger, said Supervisor Janice Hahn, Fourth District. “I am proud to formally welcome Judge Armstead to the County family,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Fifth District. “She has a proven track record for reducing recidivism and knows what works. She is also an innovative thinker that will lead our County’s development and implementation of effective programs that balance accountability and rehabilitation. I look forward to seeing her drive change.” About the LA County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department The goal of the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department is to address inequities in the justice system and reduce the County’s over reliance on the incarceration of our justice impacted populations by providing a continuum of care from prevention to reentry. In less than a year since it was founded, the Department has already invested over $55 million directly into community-based organizations, with hundreds of millions more set aside for the same purpose. Visit jcod.lacounty.gov for more information.<\|endoftext\|>Category - journalism and media communication, sociology Larsen Stands Firm With Planned Parenthood Washington, DC, September 18, 2015 Tags: Health Care Larsen family story exposes lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, a move that would take away preventive health care for millions of women and men across the country. Larsen shared his family’s story about the way Planned Parenthood helped them, and he called for continued funding for the organization that serves millions of women with a range of health care services each year. “In early 1996, my wife and I received great news: the pregnancy test showed Tiia was pregnant with our first son. Because our health insurance plans were not very good, Tiia sought out an affordable health care provider that could do the test in a safe facility. That provider was the local Planned Parenthood clinic. “We are very pleased that Planned Parenthood was there for us and played an important role in bringing this good news to us. Tiia was like many Planned Parenthood patients using the reproductive health services the organization provides. Unlike some, however, she didn't need the financial assistance some get through federal family planning funding—Title X—to get this service. Yet, many do. Nearly 80 percent of women using Planned Parenthood clinics have an income at or below 150 percent of the poverty level. “Our family story is one that exposes the lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. Ninety-seven percent of Planned Parenthood services are reproductive and preventive health care, not abortions. For example, in Washington state in 2013, more than 17,000 women turned to Planned Parenthood for a breast exam. During a recent visit I made to Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood in Bellingham, I learned that about 70 percent of the clinic’s patients rely on the health center as their source of primary health care. “Planned Parenthood is there for women and men who otherwise would have difficulty affording care. Women and men use their health insurance and Medicaid, as well as Title X funding, to meet their health care needs at Planned Parenthood. “Taking away these services from people in our communities who can least afford it just to score political points is unacceptable. I am frustrated that Congress is once again focusing its attention on stripping away people’s health care and interfering with women’s ability to make decisions with their doctors. “I have consistently voted to protect funding for family planning services and Planned Parenthood, and I will continue to do so. I stand with Planned Parenthood and the millions of people who depend on the organization for their health care, and I am deeply grateful that Planned Parenthood was there for my family,” Larsen said. Larsen voted against H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, but House Republicans passed the bill<\|endoftext\|>Larsen Continues Commitment To Veterans Following Six Roundtables Washington, DC, September 9, 2015 Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today thanked the approximately 414 veterans and their family members who attended. Larsen heard questions and comments from veterans on a variety of issues, including reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and successes and challenges getting access to services like health care, job training and housing. He provided a summary of some of the themes from the roundtables and underscored his continued commitment to connecting veterans with the services they need. “I had the opportunity recently to meet with more than 400 veterans and their family members at six roundtables across Northwest Washington. I am grateful to all the veterans and their families who took time to meet with me during these events. Their ideas will help me do a better job working on their behalf in Congress. And I thank all veterans in the Second District and across the country for their service. “Common themes emerged during all of the roundtables, including questions about the VA Choice program, services available at the Mount Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and the VA backlog. Based on the feedback I heard, I will be looking in the coming weeks at some ways to continue improving veterans’ access to the services they need. My office also will be working to help more than two dozen veterans who attended the roundtables with their individual circumstances. “I have always worked to be an advocate for local veterans in Congress by pushing to address their needs for health care, education, employment and housing. My commitment remains steadfast as I continue to look for solutions that support our country’s veterans,” Larsen said. Larsen provided the following updates based on common themes from the roundtables: One major VA reform that I voted for and Congress passed in 2014 created VA Choice, a three-year program to allow veterans living more than 40 miles from VA health care, or who had waited more than 30 days for a VA appointment, to access non-VA care at no extra cost. At the roundtables, many veterans had concerns and questions about VA Choice. Some veterans shared that the Choice program helped them get the care they need in a more timely way, while others have had major challenges. Representatives from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System attended the roundtables and helped answer veterans’ questions about how the program is supposed to work and how to navigate the system. I will be looking at whether there are ways to adjust Choice to get rid of roadblocks for veterans in Northwest Washington. Veterans with questions about the Choice program can call the Choice Champions Call Center at 206-764-2876. [More useful phone numbers are available here.] I had the opportunity to tour the Mount Vernon CBOC and hear about the various services the clinic offers. Residents in the North Puget Sound rightly advocated for the clinic several years ago, and I was pleased to work with Senator Patty Murray to open the clinic and bring VA services closer to veterans in the Second Congressional District. Now the clinic has become a victim of its own success because demand has outgrown what the facility can provide. The clinic was designed to serve 6,500 patients, and it is now serving 8,500. The clinic is currently working to address its shortage of primary care doctors through different recruiting and retention efforts. Many veterans at the roundtables expressed frustration that they could not get into the clinic in a timely way, and they wanted to know why the clinic does not have enough doctors. Part of the issue is the high demand for the clinic. VA facilities also are competing with private hospitals and clinics for doctors amid a national primary care physician shortage. These are not excuses, but explanations for what is happening in at the Mount Vernon CBOC. Clinic leaders I spoke with are actively working to hire more primary care doctors. VA representatives at the roundtables discussed the possibility of another CBOC north of Seattle. I am ready to get to work to make a new clinic a reality to bring more accessible health care to veterans. On the mental health care side, I want to be clear that the CBOC accepts walk-in patients weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. These same-day appointments are designed to assist veterans who may need immediate mental health care. The large number of veterans waiting too long for VA care was a big reason for the reforms that Congress passed last year. Since then, the VA has worked to reduce the backlog, which is defined as claims that were older than 125 days. The VA recently reported that the number of backlog cases is down 84 percent from its peak of 611,000 in March 2013. In the Puget Sound region, the number is down 92 percent. The Puget Sound VA Health Care System is one of the fastest growing in the country, and it has referred more veterans to the VA Choice program than other regions. Many veterans still face long waits to see their doctors, so there is more work to do to connect veterans with timely care. I continue to support full funding for the VA so the department can hire the doctors, nurses and support staff needed to serve veterans successfully. Veterans who are struggling to access the federal services available to them may be able to get help from my office, including getting personnel records or ensuring the VA receives claims or appeals. Many veterans brought their individual challenges to the roundtables, and my staff will be working to assist them. So far, my staff has opened more than 20 individual cases brought to our attention at the roundtables. In 2014, my office was able to help 170 veterans with their individual circumstances.<\|endoftext\|>Larsen To Support ‘Best Available Option’ To Prevent A Nuclear-Armed Iran Washington, DC, September 3, 2015 Agreement gives the international community the right tools to verify Iran’s actions with stringent restrictions and inspections Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced his support for the international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. “I have decided to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). While the agreement is not perfect, it is a major step in preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. I spent the last month reading the text, listening to my constituents, and talking to experts on all sides. We all agreed that the goal of U.S. policy must be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. I believe that this agreement is the best available option toward achieving this end. “The agreement restricts Iranian stockpiles, enrichment, and technology. Iran’s compliance with these requirements will be verified with concrete evidence, not trust. The international community will have the tools and access to verify Iran’s progress toward upholding their end of the deal, tools we would not otherwise have. “Some I spoke to were concerned that the agreement did not give international inspectors sufficient access to all sites. I agree this is a pivotal consideration. For nuclear sites, the agreement gives us 24-hour access and the use of a variety of monitoring technology. For anywhere else, if the International Atomic Energy Agency has concerns, the process for getting access to the site can take up to 24 days. While a shorter period would be preferable, this still represents an unprecedented level of intrusiveness to the Iranian nuclear program and military. And international oversight of the nuclear supply chain increases the likelihood of detecting cheating. “Some have suggested renegotiating an agreement that included more concessions from the Iranians. Our partners in these negotiations, including the United Kingdom, France and Germany, are ready to move forward with this agreement. Russia and China appear likely to lift sanctions soon. Going back to the drawing board is not an option. Nuclear sanctions are going to be lifted. At this point, members of Congress have to decide if Iran should get something for nothing. I think it is better for national security if sanctions relief comes with stringent limitations on the Iranian nuclear program and a robust inspections regime. “I am under no illusions that this agreement represents a change in Iranian behavior, and I recognize we cannot change the whole regime through an agreement designed to address only nuclear weapons. Iran continues to hold Americans prisoner, foment terror in the region, and call for the destruction of our ally, Israel. However, you do not need to negotiate agreements like this with your friends. I applaud the Administration for its diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and I will vote in favor of the agreement. “Now the work of implementation begins. The Obama administration must devote its full attention to carrying out the agreement and leave the next administration in a position to ensure continued Iranian compliance,” Larsen said.	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Al-Koni calls on the United Nations Migration Agency to support Libya's strategy to reduce illegal immigrationPulbished on: Tripoli, November 27, 2023 (LANA) - Representative in the Presidential Council, Musa Al-Koni, stressed the need to unify efforts to support the national strategy to reduce illegal immigration from the south before migrants arrive in the northern regions, and stressed the necessity of creating spatial development in the source countries to reduce the desire of migrants to leave their homelands, to search for the job market outside them. Al-Koni explained during his meeting today, Monday, with the Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the United Nations Migration Agency, Othman Al-Balisi, that Libya is a transit country, and has dealt with migrant workers throughout its history without any noticeable problems, and the current conditions have changed and factors of sabotage and human trafficking have intervened, the problems of cross-border crime have made illegal immigration a burden that is difficult for Libya to deal with alone. For his part, Al-Balisi praised Libya's efforts over the past decades, in hosting migrants, providing them with full care in shelter centers, treating them in accordance with international human rights standards, and implementing programs for their voluntary return or resettlement in destination countries. He reviewed the agency’s vision to limit migration by establishing spatial development in source countries to qualify workers in preparation for their involvement in the countries’ labor market according to their needs in a systematic manner. He pointed out the importance of developing border posts, providing logistical capabilities that qualify them to carry out their tasks, qualifying human elements to combat crime of all kinds, and paying attention to Health for immigrants. During the meeting, it was emphasized to unite efforts between Libya, the United Nations Migration Agency, and destination countries affected by migration to reduce and regulate it.<\|endoftext\|>Al-Lafi discusses with the Tunisian ambassador to Libya developments in the political scene in the country.Pulbished on: Tripoli, November 26, 2023 (LANA) - Representative in the Presidential Council, “Abdullah Al-Lafi,” discussed Monday morning with the Tunisian ambassador to Libya, “Al-Asaad Al-Ajili,” developments in the political scene in Libya and bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. The meeting, which was held between them at the Council’s headquarters in Tripoli, discussed a number of regional issues, most notably the Palestinian issue and its recent developments, and work to coordinate common positions. During the meeting, Al-Lafi affirmed his support and follow-up of aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries, including the work of the Libyan-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee. For his part, the Tunisian ambassador renewed his country's support for the political solution efforts led by the Presidential Council in Libya, especially with regard to the national reconciliation project, which is considered one of the most important factors for stability in the country.<\|endoftext\|>Sudanese children face the risk of acute malnutrition.Pulbished on: Khartoum, November 07, 2023 (LANA) - An analysis published by the “Integrated Food Security Phase Classification” initiative, a joint global initiative between 15 United Nations organizations, regional institutions and civil society organizations, which is responsible for providing data on food insecurity and malnutrition, warned that approximately one million and 650 thousand children are under Five-year-olds in Sudan are at risk of suffering from severe malnutrition. The analysis showed that 5 million and 830 thousand people in Sudan suffered from severe food insecurity in the period between October and November 2023 as a result of the war. The analysis expected that the number of people suffering from acute food insecurity, which is more severe than chronic hunger, will rise to 7 million and 100 thousand people in the period from April to July next year. According to the analysis, it is expected that about 1,650,000 children under the age of five will suffer from acute malnutrition in Sudan between July of this year and June of next year. It is also believed that 870,000 pregnant or breastfeeding women will suffer from acute malnutrition in the same period, according to the analysis.<\|endoftext\|>Al-Dabaiba dismisses Libya's ambassador to Belgium, Amal Al-Jarari, from her positionPulbished on: Tripoli, October 3, 2023 (LANA) - The Prime Minister of the National Unity Government, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba, on Tuesday, dismissed the Libyan Ambassador to Belgium, Amal Al-Jarari, from her position. The Prime Minister's decision, in his capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, stipulated "terminating the secondment of the Libyan Ambassador to Belgium, Amal Al-Jarari, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and referring the procedures for relieving her to the Presidential Council." Al-Dabaiba also issued a decision to relieve the financial attaché at the Libyan embassies in Germany and Belgium, “Abu Bakr Al-Salihin,” from his work abroad and return him to his previous work inside Libya. It is noteworthy that the decision to relieve Al-Jarari from her position came after the spread of the leak of an audio recording attributed to her and related to financial corruption files at the embassy.<\|endoftext\|>Al-Toumi discusses with experts from Derna a proposal to address the repercussions of floods and reconstructionPulbished on: Tripoli, October 3, 2023 (LANA) - The Minister of Local Government of the Government of National Unity - Head of the Emergency and Rapid Response Team - “Badr al-Din al-Toumi,” along with engineers and experts from Derna, followed the continuation of relief and reconstruction efforts, the file of government efforts in providing relief to areas affected by torrents and floods. , and reconstruction in the city of Derna and the afflicted municipalities. The meeting, which was attended by a member of the government team, “Mohamed Hamouda,” reviewed the proposal submitted by members of the expert committee to address the repercussions of the floods in the course of reconstruction and recovery at the near and medium levels. The Minister of Local Government addressed the efforts of the government team in dealing with the repercussions of the crisis from the first hours, indicating that with regard to infrastructure and restoring basic services in the city, the government team has completed an inventory and evaluation of all the damage to educational institutions, health centers, roads and bridges. Al-Toumi announced that the National Unity Government is in the process of embarking on light and comprehensive maintenance work for educational institutions through the branch of the Educational Facilities Authority in the Eastern Region, dealing with the massive damage that befell the public road network, and implementing a package of government measures related to social care and psychological support for residents of the affected areas.<\|endoftext\|>Two Qatari aid planes arrive at Benina Airport in BenghaziPulbished on: Benghazi, October 2, 2023 (LANA) - Two Qatari aid planes loaded with relief materials arrived at Benina Airport in Benghazi, Monday, to support those affected by the floods that swept the Jabal Alakhdar region last period. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) said that the ninth and tenth planes from the Qatari air bridge to Libya arrived at Benina International Airport today, Monday, coming from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, carrying 65 tons of relief materials. The agency confirmed that the Qatari air bridge movement to assist Libya is still continuing in response to the current humanitarian situation in Libya to help brothers affected by floods and torrents in eastern Libya. The aid included shelter supplies, food and relief materials, and medical materials provided by the Qatar Fund for Development, the Qatar Red Crescent, Qatar Charity, and the Permanent Committee for Rescue, Relief, and Humanitarian Aid in Stricken Areas in Sisterly and Friendly Countries. The Qatar News Agency affirmed the State of Qatar's complete solidarity with Libya, and its standing by its brotherly people in the face of the disaster of floods and torrents.<\|endoftext\|>Libya’s Ambassador Extraordinary to Poland presents his credentials to the Polish President.Pulbished on: Tripoli, October 1, 2023 (Lana) The Libyan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Poland, Ammar Azim,” presented his credentials to the President of Poland, “Andrzej Duda.” The Libyan Ambassador conveyed the appreciation and greetings of the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, and the Head of the Government of National Unity for the importance of relations between the two countries and for developing them in several areas in a way that achieves the interests and ambitions of the two friendly countries, according to what was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its Facebook page. For his part, President Andrzej Duda conveyed his greetings to the President of the Presidential Council, wishing the new ambassador success in his duties, as this step represents the importance of supporting the historical ties and relations between the two countries. He also expressed his sincere condolences to the victims of the torrents and floods that swept Derna and the surrounding areas in Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, causing the deaths of thousands of residents in the disaster areas.<\|endoftext\|>Algerian-Italian agreement to develop bilateral military cooperation.Pulbished on: Algeria, September 28, 2023 (ALA) - Italian Defense Minister Guido Crozetto said that Algeria and Italy agreed to develop cooperation between the Algerian and Italian military institutions, adding that their main goal is to achieve economic development and stability in Africa and the Mediterranean region, as well as fighting terrorism. This came during the press statement he made after he was received by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his official visit to Algeria at the head of a high-level Italian military delegation. The Algerian News Agency reported, quoting Crosetto, that his talks with the Algerian President were friendly and fruitful, during which the need to strengthen cooperation between Italy and Algeria was stressed with the aim of establishing stability in the Mediterranean basin region as well as in the Sahel region. Crosetto stressed that Italy is convinced that Algeria is a strategic partner in Africa, noting that an action plan is being prepared to confront the challenges facing the two countries. He added, "We are here in Algeria to dedicate the African development plan prepared by the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni."<\|endoftext\|>Al-Koni meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Libya.Pulbished on: Tripoli, September 25, 2023 (LANA) - Representative of the Presidential Council, Musa Al-Koni, met today, Monday, with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Libya, “Kanaan Yilmaz,” who offered his country’s condolences to the government and people for the victims of the floods that recently swept the city of Derna and its surrounding areas. During the meeting, the Turkish ambassador affirmed his country's continued support with human and logistical capabilities to recover the bodies of the victims and treat the sick and injured in field hospitals, praising Libya's position in supporting and assisting Turkey when it was hit by an earthquake last February. In turn - according to the Presidential Media Office - Al-Koni appreciated the efforts of the State of Turkey in operating an air relief bridge and sending specialized rescue teams to support the Libyan teams. The meeting discussed aspects of Libyan-Turkish cooperation in many fields, especially the reconstruction of Derna and neighboring areas, and creating spatial development in the cities of the south to ensure its stability, including resuming work on vital projects that have been suspended for years. #### Genre: journalism and media communication, sociology<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### Broadcast area\|\|Mojave Desert\| \|Slogan\|\|Your Vibe of Vegas\| \|Frequency\|\|KRXV: 98.1 MHz KHWY: 98.9 MHz KHYZ: 99.7 MHz \|Repeater(s)\|\|99.7 KHYZ-2 Las Vegas, Nevada\| \|First air date\|\|KRXV: February 5, 1980 \|ERP\|\|KRXV: 1,550 watts KHWY: 9,000 watts KHYZ: 8,400 watts \|HAAT\|\|KRXV: 695 meters KHWY: 348 meters KHYZ: 551 meters \|Facility ID\|\|KRXV: 34554 \|Callsign meaning\|\|KRXV: named after Interstate 15 (XV in Roman Numerals) Highway Vibe is a group of FM radio stations broadcasting primarily along Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 between the Cajon Pass in California, and the California-Nevada state line. Its programming keeps travelers driving between Southern California and Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, informed and entertained with a Hot AC music format. Highway Vibe features hourly news, and half-hourly traffic, and weather updates. The station also provides information on events in and around Las Vegas and Laughlin, and most advertising focuses on casinos, nightclubs, and other businesses around Southern Nevada as well as businesses in the Barstow area. The station is owned by Highway Radio, with studios in Barstow, California. Highway Radio also operates Highway Country, and The Drive/Highway Rock, which is geared toward young adult travelers with a modern rock music format. History of The Highway Stations In 1980, KRXV 98.1 FM on Calico Peak near Yermo and KXVR 99.5 FM on Clark Mountain near Mountain Pass launched an Adult Contemporary format offering music, news and traffic throughout the High Desert region, as well as providing an advertising medium for casinos in Las Vegas, who couldn't afford to advertise on stations in Los Angeles. In December 1984, KXVR 99.5 FM increased its power from 2200 Watts to 10,000 Watts. In April 1988, translator K252CQ 98.3 FM was added to provide supplementary coverage to the Victor Valley area. In March 1991, KHWY 98.9 FM in Essex was added to provide coverage to Laughlin and along I-40. In June 1992, KXVR 99.5 FM changed callsigns to KHYZ. In June 2002, KHYZ 99.5 FM changed frequencies to 99.7 FM and decreased in power to 8,400 watts. In June 2009, KHYZ 99.7 FM new signal repeater added crucial coverage within the Las Vegas area, since the primary coverage area did not reach into Las Vegas. KHYZ later relocated their main transmitter and increased the power to 50,000 Watts. In August 2009, The Highway Stations laid off 10 employees, including the 4 on air personalities in favor of a fully automated format, due to budget cuts. The station was then rebranded as The Highway. In September 2010, Highway Radio merged with "What's On", a company which produces "What's On Magazine". Highway Radio's Vice President/General Manager was let go along with another employee from the Los Angeles office. The Los Angeles office was then closed down. On September 11, 2011 at 11:59pm; the Adult Contemporary format as The Highway came to an end after 31 years. History of The Vibe The Vibe originally launched at 6pm on May 7, 2008 on Aurora Media's KVBE 94.5 FM (now KXLI), after stunting as KMOA-Rehab Radio (which was named after the Rehab Pool Party at the Hard Rock Hotel). The Vibe was under guidance by Rob Walker, and imaged by Mitch Craig and IQ Beats. The launch was co-consulted by Dance radio veterans Trevor Simpson from the now defunct KNGY-Energy 92.7 in San Francisco, California, Joel Salkowitz from the now defunct WNYZ-Pulse 87.7 in New York City, New York, and Mark "Tic Tak" Allen of KUPL-98.7 FM in Portland, Oregon. Mixshows by local DJs Vegas Vibe, Maze, Dave Onex, Beaux Tech, and Jordan Stevens aired on weekends. The transmitter was located near Mesquite, Nevada and was barely audible in most parts of Las Vegas. In July 2009, Stationality Media took over operations of Vibe 94.5 via LMA (Leased Management Agreement), and the format was programmed by Dave Michaels. The music format was revamped to be more of a Club/Electro focused Dance Hits format. In November 2009, KVBE's signal repeater added crucial coverage within the Las Vegas area, since the primary coverage area did not clearly reach the city of Las Vegas in most places. Stationality's LMA expired in February 2010, and Aurora Media would not renew it. In March 2010, the station's operations were taken over by D2 Media, LLC via LMA, and began reimaging itself on air with St. John. Mixshows were added by many DJs including: John Digweed, Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, Manufactured Superstars, Eddie Halliwell, Markus Schulz, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, and Matt Darey. Shortly after, a new website and a new logo were unveiled. The website was moved from vibevegas.com to 945thevibe.com. The old site vibevegas.com was taken down and only a blank page remains, still to this day. The V on the new logo was symbolic of an index finger and middle finger, because in the former Vibe 94.5 nightclub events, the MC would tell everybody to "Throw up your V" and everybody would hold their hand in the air with their index and middle finger raised. On air liners also said "Show your V to everyone you see!". The station operated without a Program Director, and the same music was in rotation for 5 months with no playlist updates, until Mark "Tic Tak" Allen and Michael Oaks took over in July 2010. The playlist was completely revamped into a Dance leaning Rhythmic Top 40 with few Dance tracks in rotation, but over time The Vibe began incorporating more Dance Hits into the format. The refocused format received mixed positive and negative feedback from listeners. The station was completely reimaged on air again in December 2010 by Rich Van Slyke. In February 2011, Joel Salkowitz became involved with programming on The Vibe, and slightly refocused the format to sound more like Pulse 87, and even reimaged The Vibe in April 2011 with Alison Priestley, the voice of Pulse 87. On May 5, 2011, it was announced that 94.5 The Vibe will cease broadcasting, and would be replaced by a new format called Jelli. Aurora Media had signed a multi-year agreement in which the Jelli format will be on full-time. KYLI (then KHIJ), which operates from the same tower as KVBE, would also be part in the deal. KVBE would become the rock formatted version, while KYLI would be the pop format. At midnight on July 1, 2011; 94.5 The Vibe signed off and transitioned to an internet only radio station, under ownership by D2 Media, reverting to imaging by Rich Van Slyke, while Alison Priestley became the voice of Jelli 96.7. Michael Oaks completely took over programming and music of The Vibe. The Highway Vibe On July 2, 2011 The Vibe began broadcasting 12am-4am nightly on The Highway as Highway Vibe, continuing the Dance Hits format formerly on 94.5. Highway Vibe announced that The Vibe's time on The Highway Stations could be expanded by one hour with every 1000 likes to their Facebook page, and after achieving 1000 likes on Facebook, the time was expanded to 12am-5am on July 25, 2011. On September 12, 2011 at 5am, after The Highway traffic update, an announcement came on the air intertwined with phone messages of people voicing concerns over the shut down of Vibe 94.5 and wanting their Vibe back. The announcement said "Since July, you've been asking for your Vibe back on the radio 24/7. We've been listening to you... and listening... and listening... and listening... The time has come for the return of The Vibe, now with a signal that covers more area than any other Las Vegas radio station. Welcome to a bigger Vibe! Playing Today's Real Dance 24 hours a day. This is Las Vegas, the new Highway Vibe is on!" and launched with the song Feel The Vibe by Axwell. The Highway Vibe continues to feature news, traffic, and visitor information to travelers and to listeners in the High Desert area. Highway Vibe was programmed by Michael Oaks (Mike O.), owner of Energy 98, former KVBE-Vibe 94.5 Assistant Program Director & Music Director, and 2004-2005 program director of now defunct KNRJ-Energy 92.7 & 101.1 in Phoenix, Arizona. On November 21, 2011, it was announced that Michael Oaks was let go from Highway Vibe. Michael Oaks made an announcement on Facebook that the Highway Vibe was over, which triggered several phone calls to Highway Radio management. During those phone calls, Jodie Rocco told callers that Highway Vibe would remain with the Dance format, but the format would be adjusted to incorporate more songs from their previous Adult Contemporary format during the daytime. The nighttime format will remain as Pure Dance, and live DJs would be coming soon. The change would happen at midnight. On November 22, 2011, the format was reverted to Adult Contemporary, playing many Rock/Pop songs and only 1 Dance track per hour during the day, and 2 at night. The name Highway Vibe remained, but the station was reimaged with the voice of Jodie Rocco. As Vibe fans made it clear that they had no interest in listening to their new format with so few Dance tracks in rotation, Dance music was almost entirely phased out of the format except for a few tracks still in rotation at night on weekends and a small segment on the VIP n Vegas show Friday nights at Midnight called "The EDM Top 7". The newly launched Facebook page of Highway Vibe, while under Michael Oaks, gained 1500+ followers after only 5 months. That Facebook page then became used for the original Vibe, and now has 2600+ followers. The current Facebook page for the Highway Vibe only grew to 1200 followers after 4 years. The original station, known as "The Vibe", programmed by Michael Oaks, continues to stream as an internet station at myvibelv.com As of August 2014 The station hired morning team Booker & Jamie in the morning. They are joined hourly by entertainment reporter Lisa DeAngelo. Booker & Jamie also feature National Enquirer psychic Maria Shaw who calls in weekly to the show. Locally Booker & Jamie have partnered with Las Vegas-based animal rescue group A Home 4 Spot. The Highway Vibe launched a new website at [IDX] is distributed across four transmitters covering the Mojave Desert: - KRXV 98.1 in Yermo, near Barstow, and its translator, K252CQ 98.3 in Apple Valley. - KHWY 98.9, added in 1991 to cover Interstate 40 between Essex and Laughlin. - KHYZ 99.7 in Mountain Pass, California (near the California-Nevada state line), serving Primm and Las Vegas. Originally at 99.5, the frequency switch was made in 2002 to improve reception between Baker and the state line. The signal was boosted further sometime in 2008 or 2009 in order to be heard better in Las Vegas. The station has a construction permit to move its signal into Las Vegas, along with an increase in power. Broadcasts can normally be heard beginning as far south as Rosamond, California, on State Route 14 to the State Route 58 turn off in Mojave, California. The broadcast is audible on State Route 58 from Mojave through Barstow, California, where State Route 58 ends into Interstate 15. From Barstow north on the 15 broadcast can be heard normally past the Nevada state line and in the Las Vegas Valley itself. Audible broadcast can normally be picked up on the majority of State Route 138 to its junction with Interstate 15 and also Interstate 40 from Barstow to around Kingman, Arizona. - Scott Fybush (April 2005). "Radio on the Road to Las Vegas". RWOnline. Archived from the original on 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2007-04-14. - Highway Radio - A History - Radio station tightens belt, cuts all live deejays - Highway Stations to merge with Las Vegas company - KMOA 'Rehab Radio' Segues To KVBE 'Vibe 94-5' - "We can hear you now! Dance music on 94.5 FM" from Las Vegas Weekly (December 7, 2009) - "Two Vegas Stations To Go Jelli" from Kurt Hanson.com - "One of Howard Anderson's set of "Highway Stations" goes dance as "Vibe"" from Radio-Info (September 13, 2011) - Highway Radio corporate site - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRXV - Radio-Locator information on KRXV - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRXV - Query the FCC's FM station database for KHWY - Radio-Locator information on KHWY - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KHWY - Query the FCC's FM station database for KHYZ - Radio-Locator information on KHYZ - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KHYZ === Genre: journalism and media communication, geography	[{"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?lang=en&id=295606", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "sociology-NA-Pile-CC", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://krxv-fm.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "geography-IN-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
Wikipedia page: Amber and Jenny said it'd be okay to tell the punchline ("Black women and lesbians are liars!"), was improvised, according to Hagel, by Seth during the segment's first rehearsal; it was left in during that night's taping and has closed the segment ever since. - The Kind of Story We Need Right Now: Giving his audience a respite from bleak current events, here Seth highlights unique, uplifting, and amusing news items. Such examples include a woman who played music by Metallica to scare away a threatening bobcat, and a man who successfully challenged a ticket for using his phone while driving (he was eating a McDonald's hash brown instead). - The Late Night Debate/Press Conference: During presidential debate season, Meyers is seated as a "moderator" and riffs comedic "questions" with actual footage of the participants within those debates taken out of context. Outside of that setting, Meyers does the same, but with White House press briefings and other news conferences. - The Leave Him Alone Guy: When Seth starts a segment of jokes about a certain newsmaker, a man in the audience (staff writer John Lutz) stands up and, sensing that the jokes Seth is about to tell will be mean-spirited in tone, loudly asks him to "leave him alone!" and instead make jokes about his own peculiarities and shortcomings ("If you have to make fun of somebody, make fun of me!"). - One of My Writers Explains a Joke: Not every joke in Seth's monologue receives a warm response from the audience. For the jokes that really miss the mark (normally ones with bad puns for a punchline), Seth, feigning disappointment, calls on the carpet the staff writer who wrote the joke to explain it to the audience. - Point, Counterpoint: Staff writers Ally Hord and Amber Ruffin debate over topics in the news, but while Ally is serious and on-point, Amber goes lightheartedly off-topic with a term Ally had just used. For example, when discussing the Trump administration's attempts to bar transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, Ally calls it a "stunt" to distract from Donald Trump's personal scandals, to which Amber counterpoints with thoughts on how she loves cinematic action stunts. Ally often voices disappointment by Amber's straying, which is quickly defended by Seth ("You make a point, she makes a counterpoint, and that's how it works"). - Popsicle Schtick: A lengthy and rarely-seen segment mainly used only on shows with few guests or when Meyers is performing ill, the show's writers and graphics departments come together to wrap around purposefully poorly-written jokes usually emblematic of the type seen on Popsicle sticks, with long and elaborate interludes performed by CGI popsicle sticks in costume, which have included parodies of Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Misérables. In one of his annual Thanksgiving night appearances, Seth's father Larry stated "Popsicle Schtick" was his least favorite segment on the show. - Really?! When Amy Poehler pays a visit, she and Seth reprise their Weekend Update segment in which the two lambast a current topic by angrily and varyingly exclaiming "really". - Second Chance Theatre: Meyers gives a fellow former Saturday Night Live cast member a chance to stage a sketch they wrote that never made it to air at SNL. Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, and Andy Samberg have participated so far. - Seth Explains Teen Slang: Meyers takes current pop culture topics and changes them into words that he claims teenagers are using to describe things, followed by an example sentence. - Surprise Inspection! The military-themed title card isn't the only thing Seth shakes his head over in this segment that features actual jokes written by the show's staff that didn't reach monologue-level quality. Seth warns the audience that some of the jokes (which are followed by the responsible writer being identified) are dumb, baffling, or even patently offensive, but notes that "because of lot of [the writers] don't watch this show, they'll never know we're doing this." - This Week in Numbers: Meyers uses data, both real and fictional, to set up jokes on pop culture and the news. - Tiny Secret Whispers: Seth recommends to his studio crew, and his viewers, this (fictitious) murder mystery series he's hooked on, discussing its various actors, storylines, and intriguing plot twists, as well as the streaming video service he watches it on called "Butternut" which specializes in American shows featuring all-foreign casts playing Americans. - Venn Diagrams: Meyers looks at two different categories, using the spot where they overlap to tell a joke about pop culture and the news. - What Does Karen Know? Seth shows millennial-aged staff writer Karen Chee images she has not previously seen, primarily items and celebrities popular during her infancy or before her birth. The items are those that Generation X can immediately recognize, so the comedy comes in Karen guessing what they may be, such as a PalmPilot ("an ancient iPad?") or a Teddy Ruxpin doll ("It's an off-brand teddy bear?"), as well as Seth humorously trying to explain them to her. Karen returns the favor and shows Seth items that she grew up on but he and his older generation may not recognize. - The Wrong Take: Seth offers this compendium of the worst "hot take" opinions from "average citizen" interviews about issues that matter most to Americans. - Ya Burnt: Smoke in the studio means it's time for a roast: Meyers tells jokes about six to ten topics (displayed on-screen a la Pardon the Interruption), ending each joke with the signature line "ya burnt". Since the second installment, most weeks also feature an "unburnable" topic Seth praises rather than roasts. "Ya Burnt" is usually cued up with a mention of the study of migrating Amazonian tree frogs (a running gag that dates from Seth's Weekend Update run) that is always interrupted by a siren, and almost always ends with time running out right as Seth would have begun roasting a person or thing that would be considered in poor taste to mock (e.g. soup kitchen volunteers in a Thanksgiving-themed segment). In July 2016, it was announced that the show would produce two live episodes following the final nights of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. The show is normally recorded live on tape (primarily), but too early in the day to feature content from each night's convention. As a result, Meyers opted to host the show live to have the first opportunity for a fresh take on how each convention ended. The first live episode featured guests Leslie Jones and Carlo Mirarchi, as well as a live "Ya Burnt" segment. One of the roasting topics for the segment was "live television", in which Meyers stated that he was going to test the Standards & Practices division at NBC to see how well they could censor him live if he used swear words. Ultimately, a few swears were aired in the live version. Meyers also joked with Jones in her interview that she cannot swear like she normally does, because the show would be live. Despite this, Jones ultimately did swear in her interview, though the network censor caught it. The second live episode featured guests Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Jessi Klein. The episode also featured a live "Jokes Seth Can't Tell" segment, in which writer Amber Ruffin used the phrase "bigger dicks though" as the punchline of a joke. Meyers appeared caught off-guard and chastised her for the use of the word, to which she responded by reminding him that the show is live so the network cannot stop them from saying it. Meyers repeated the line offhand later in the segment. The third live episode followed the first presidential debate of the 2016 general election. Will Forte, Mandy Moore, and David Ortiz were the guests, with a special appearance by Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost. The show opened with a brief monologue, followed by an extended "A Closer Look" segment about the night's debate. It was the first live episode to go as planned, with no impromptu mishaps or swears. The fourth live episode followed the 2018 midterm elections. Chris Hayes was originally announced to be the guest, but was replaced by Billy Eichner and Soledad O'Brien in the live version. The episode also featured an extended "A Closer Look" segment about the results of the elections and a live "Amber Says What" segment with writer Amber Ruffin. The fifth live episode followed the 2019 State of the Union Address. The episode featured guests Taylor Schilling and Ana Navarro, with an extended "A Closer Look" segment about the Address and a live "Jokes Seth Can't Tell" segment. \|Season\|\|Nielsen Rank\|\|Nielsen Rating\|\|Tied With\| Late Night with Seth Meyers premiered to high ratings. It debuted to 3.4 million viewers and a 1.4 rating among the key demographic of adults aged 18–49—the best ratings for the Late Night franchise since January 2005. Several months into its run, the show averaged 1.5 million viewers nightly, which was slightly down from Fallon's final average as host. It remained at the same average one year later, in July 2015. The show initially received mixed reviews. The Hollywood Reporter's Tim Goodman referred to Meyers' monologue as "staccato and hit and miss—sounding more like his 'Weekend Update' bits rather than a real monologue." On the other hand, USA Today's Robert Bianco felt Meyers was "shifting the show to suit his talents," making the show stronger and more traditional than Fallon's. Reviewing the debut week, The A.V. Club gave a B grade: The show begins with, "essentially, a carbon copy of Meyers' Weekend Update / 'what's in the news' jokes [...] Meyers will settle in to the formulaic parts of this job quickly enough—he's a pro, and it shows... " A month later, Jeff Jensen of Entertainment Weekly gave the program a B+ and wrote, "In his first week, the very smart, very smiley former Saturday Night Live head writer gave stiff monologue, which was basically his Weekend Update newsreader shtick, delivered in his shouty, wiseassy, talk-to-the-camera manner, but standing up; he improved the more he connected with the studio audience. He rolls when sitting down. Meyers seems capable of creating chemistry and having quality chats with anyone, from riding the wild waves of Kanye West to spinning a funny anecdote with pal Brad Paisley about accidentally stealing a Porsche." Reviews have grown more positive as the show has evolved. In 2015, David Sims of The Atlantic wrote that the program "quietly [became] a heavy hitter, mixing a solid monologue with great scripted and semi-improvised bits from its writers." The Wall Street Journal's Sophia Hollander, with regard to the show's emphasis on authors, considered it "something of an intellectual salon, with authors and biting political commentary as well as celebrities." Bruce Fretts of New York felt the show distinguished itself from its contemporaries with a heavier focus on politics. The 2016 election cycle allowed the show to further increase its focus on politics, satirizing the daily news both in the monologue and longform "A Closer Look" segments. At the behest of NBC executives, Late Night does not attempt to "equally cover" the news. Rather, jokes and segments are written openly from Meyers' more liberal viewpoint. This is also, in part, to help distinguish the show from its lead-in, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, which attempts to skewer from an unbiased perspective. Meyers' transition from broad appeal comedy to his personal views has been critically praised, saying that the show has been able to find its own footing more in these political pieces. Conversely, Jonny Coleman of LA Weekly called Meyers a "purveyor of toxic fluff" who has "demonstrated zero political efficacy." Dave Itzkoff of The New York Times praised "A Closer Look" and Meyers for embracing a more political style, noting "This approach has helped 'Late Night', which was drawing more than 1.6 million viewers at the end of last year, stand out in a crowded field of competitors, and has earned Mr. Meyers praise from viewers, critics and his fellow hosts." The show has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for writing, and two for directing. In 2022, Late Night with Seth Meyers received its Category - journalism and media communication, celebrity<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: #### "Good Times and Continuous Country"\| \|Translator(s)\|\|103.9 K280BJ (Sutherlin)\| \|First air date\|\|October 1, 1970\| \|HAAT\|\|94 meters (308 ft)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KRSB (1970-1985)\| \|Owner\|\|Brooke Communications, Inc.\| KRSB-FM (103.1 FM, "Best Country 103") is a radio station licensed to serve Roseburg, Oregon, United States. The station, established in 1970, is currently owned by Brooke Communications, Inc. The station gained worldwide attention in the 1970s for its "Goat Weather Forecasts" based on the movement of local wild goats. The station's initial format was a mix of middle of the road and contemporary music. By the end of the 1970s, the format had transitioned to a more modern adult contemporary music mix with up to four hours of jazz music broadcast each week. This station began regular operations on October 1, 1970, broadcasting with 2,750 watts of effective radiated power on a frequency of 103.1 MHz. The station was assigned the call sign KRSB by the Federal Communications Commission. Under the ownership of W.R.R., Inc., KRSB was run by Tom Worden who served as general manager, program director, and company president while Bob Reese took on the job of chief engineer for the station. In May 1986, W.R.R., Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station to Michael R. Wyatt. The deal was approved by the FCC on July 2, 1987, and the transaction was consummated the same day. In February 1989, Michael R. Wyatt reached an agreement to sell this station to Broadcast Management Services, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on March 1, 1989, and the transaction was consummated on March 10, 1989. This ownership change would prove very short-lived as just six days later, on March 16, 1989, Broadcast Management Services, Inc., filed an application with the FCC to transfer the broadcast license for KRSB-FM to Brooke Communications, Inc. The new deal was approved by the FCC on April 28, 1989, and the transaction was consummated on May 8, 1989. KRSB gained national and international attention in the 1970s for their "Goat Weather Forecasts", based on the behavior of wild goats grazing on Mount Nebo, near Interstate 5. Visible from the station's studio, if the goats were high on the hill it meant fair weather. If the goats were grazing near the bottom of the hill, the forecast would call for rain. Station manager Tom Worden told interviewers that the goats were right about 90 percent of the time while the National Weather Service forecasts from distant Portland, Oregon, were only about 65 percent accurate. While the station did still deliver the conventional scientific weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Goat Weather Reports included less scientific terms like "widely scattered goats" for mostly sunny skies and "low goat pressure" as a sign of rain and stormy weather ahead. By the end of the 1970s, as both traffic along Interstate 5 and accidents involving goats increased, the herd was relocated to a local ranch about 15 miles away from Mount Nebo. KRSB-FM programming is also carried on a broadcast translator station to extend or improve the coverage area of the station. \|City of license\|\|ERP Retrieved May 27, 2009. - "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Yearbook 1972. 1972. p. B-174. - "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. 1979. p. C-181. Arbitron. Retrieved May 27, 2009. - Oregon Radio Stations. Oregon Blue Book. The Oregon State Archives. Retrieved May 27, 2009. - "Application Search Details (BALH-19860513HB)". FCC Media Bureau. July 2, 1987. - "Application Search Details (BALH-19890213HN)". FCC Media Bureau. March 10, 1989. - "Application Search Details (BALH-19890316GY)". FCC Media Bureau. May 8, 1989. - Timm, Pat (Jul 17, 1998). "New-fangled tools can't replace mystique of old lore". The Columbian. I'm reminded of the goats off Interstate 5 near Roseburg back in the 1970s. It was an amazing story and made the national news. I still remember the look on NBC's David Brinkley's face as he reported the story. [...] Radio station KRSB began giving daily goat weather forecasts using such phrases as "widely scattered goats" or "low goat pressure." - "Unit 3: Weather". Science Matters: Plants, the Sun, Weather and Magnets. Weekly Reader Corp. January 1, 1993. Twenty years ago, a pair of weather-forecasting goats near Roseburg, Oregon, were featured on TV news and in magazines and newspapers worldwide. [...] In 1971, capitalizing on this folklore, weatherman Tom Worden of the Roseburg radio station KRSB began giving Goat Weather Forecasts. - Cerveny, Randy (2005). "State Weather Oddities: Oregon, The Weather Goats of Mount Nebo". Freaks of the Storm: from flying cows to stealing thunder, the world's strangest true weather stories. Thunder's Mouth Press. Finally, the local radio station KRSB (still in existence) took official notice and began to issue the daily "Goat Weather Forecast." - Aoki, Elizabeth (November 19, 1995). "Planet Northwest". The Seattle Times. Disc jockeys at the Roseburg radio station, KRSB-FM, would peer out the window of the Umpqua Hotel before the weather report and figure out where the goats were grazing. [...] But the goats' glory days came to an end when they started hampering I-5 traffic and eating a hospital lawn for dinner. - Duchene, Paul (November 28, 2003). "Encyclopedia Oregonia". The Portland Tribune. KRSB radio DJ Tom Worden noticed that the mountain goats on the terraced hill overlooking the city seemed to move around with the weather. Thus “widely scattered goats” predicted partly sunny weather. - "Chewed cans mean snow". Mother Jones. July 1977. During one two-week period, the goats were right 90 per cent of the time; the Weather Service scored 65 per cent. - Dave, Thurlow; Mary Reed (June 29, 1998). "Forecasting Goats". The Weather Notebook Radio Show. Mount Washington Observatory. [...] the station developed its own meteorological shorthand. “Scattered goats” meant sunny conditions were expected. If “Low goat pressure” was mentioned, stormy weather was due. - Specht, Sanne. "Star grazers: Mount Nebo's weather goats". The Mail Tribune. Inclement weather invariably drew the goats down off the mountain — and onto the freeway directly below, says Lilliard. The situation created a safety hazard for goats and I-5 drivers. - "Past Board of Directors Presidents and Chairs: 1980s". Oregon Association of Broadcasters.<\|endoftext\|>### Wikipedia: === Verification. \|Broadcast area\|\|Tucson, Arizona\| \|Slogan\|\|Today's Hit Music\| \|Frequency\|\|93.7 MHz (also on HD Radio)\| \|First air date\|\|1971\| \|Format\|\|Top 40 (CHR)\| \|HAAT\|\|613.0 meters (2,011.2 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|Call letters are shortened to be pronounced KRQ\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KXEW-FM (1971-1977)\| (Capstar TX LLC) \|Sister stations\|\|KMIY, KNST, KYWD, KOHT, KXEW, KTZR\| KRQQ is an FM radio station in Tucson, Arizona, which is licensed to broadcast on the frequency of 93.7 MHz. It has a power of 93,000 watts effective radiated power and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc.. Its transmitter is on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains and the signal is mildly directional to avoid overlap to KDKB in Phoenix, Arizona, under FCC rules that were in effect when the antenna was erected. Known as 93.7 KRQ, the station plays Top 40 (CHR) music, and its primary audience or demographic is teens and young adults. Its studios are located north of downtown Tucson along Oracle Road. KRQQ began its life in 1971 as KXEW-FM, a Spanish station which also aired some bilingual programming especially in the evenings. It was purchased by Western Cities Broadcasting in 1977; the new owners made it a top 40 station, under the name of "The New 94 KRQ", and changed the callsign to KRQQ. The station was sold to Nationwide Communications in the 1980s. According to radio industry trade publication Radio and Records, during the late 1980s, KRQQ was the highest-rated Top 40 station in the United States under its then-program director Clarke Ingram, with a 23 percent share of the total audience. Nationwide later sold its Tucson stations to Tucson Radio Partners, which in turn was absorbed by Prism Radio and then Clear Channel Communications in the 1990s. The radio station is currently one of the best rated Top 40 stations in Arizona. The station's slogan in the late 1980s and early 1990s was "Tucson's Only Hit Music Station." KRQ's middays (10am-2pm) are hosted by Cyndi. The main afternoon drive feature is the "Drive at 5" with D-Wanyne Chavez. Nights, along with the Top 8 @ 8, are hosted by "Joe Joe" Johiah Hall (7pm-12am). Overnights (12am-5am) are voice tracked by KIIS-FM L.A. based host Sisanie. The current morning show on KRQ is Johnjay and Rich, which has been on the air since 2001. Johnjay and Rich were syndicated to Clear Channel-owned 104.7 KISS FM in Phoenix in January 2006. Coincidentally, the Program Director at 104.7 KISS FM at the time was a former employee of KRQ. For the first couple years, the show would split broadcasting time between Tucson and Phoenix, but since mid-2008, the show has been broadcast live almost exclusively from Phoenix. The show has been very successful in both the Phoenix and Tucson markets. The show is now also broadcast on Z-100 in Portland, Oregon, My 99.9 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 96.1 KISS FM in Fort Collins, Colorado and in Texas. The show was balanced out with a female co-star Carrie Moten who seemed to keep the boys in line, who quit in 2009 and can now be heard as a news anchor on 92.3 FM, a News/Talk station in Phoenix. In December 2009 after hosting auditions for another co-host replacement, KRQ hired Kyle Unfug aka Special K. The Johnjay and Rich morning show features a different segment every morning. Monday: After This Weekend, I'll Never Do "Blank" Again, Meeting in the Ladies Room, The Machaca Tuesday: Second-Date Update Wednesday: Confession Wednesday, Hump-Day Dump-Day Thursday: War of the Roses Friday: I knew it was over when, Whatcha Doin At The Courthouse?, Fiancee Friday KRQ airs "#MostRequestedLive" (Formerly known as Saturday Night Online) hosted by Romeo on Saturday nights from 6 P.M.-10 P.M., On the Move with Enrique Santos from 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Ryan Seacrest's AT40 on Sunday mornings from 8 A.M.-12 P.M. and the iHeartRadio Countdown on Sunday nights from 8 P.M.-10 P.M. Music on the station stays within the CHR genre. However, their playlist moves with the audience. During the daytime, the playlist consists of mostly mainstream CHR songs, Hot AC, and strong golds, being light on urban and rhythmic. During the late afternoon, evening, and overnight hours, the playlist is much heavier on urban and rhythmic tracks, with mainstream songs mixed in. KRQ also includes a very strong 'gold' and 'recurrent' tracks mixed in the playlist, mostly during the daytime. - Station website - Live streaming audio from KRQ - Query the FCC's FM station database for KRQQ - Radio-Locator information on KRQQ - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KRQQ<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. 2005 (as KROJ)\| \|Format\|\|Top 40 (CHR)\| \|HAAT\|\|113 meters (371 ft)\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KROJ (2002-2006)\| \|Owner\|\|George S. Flinn, Jr. (operated by Townsquare Media under a time brokerage agreement) \|Sister stations\|\|KRNA, KHAK, KDAT\| KRQN (107.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 (CHR) music format, branded as "i107-1." Licensed to Vinton, Iowa, United States, the station serves the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. The station is currently owned by George S. Flinn, Jr. but is operated by Townsquare Media under a time brokerage agreement. Previously, KRQN had a classic hits format. On September 9, 2011, at 1:07 PM, after stunting with clips of top 40 music and liners promoting that "the clock is ticking" and to "lock in a preset" and listen at said time, along with bell tolling sounds and people saying "I", 107.1 flipped to Top 40/CHR as i107-1. The first song on i107-1 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO. 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Detailed Report. Domain: journalism and media communication, celebrity Monsignor Bonner High School, Graduated 1974, West Chester University, BA, 1979, Quinnipiac University, MS, 2013\| \|Occupation\|\|American television commentator and news anchor\| \|Access Hollywood, WABC-TV, New York, WBBM-TV, Chicago, WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, KYW-TV, Philadelphia, WDPN-TV, Wilmington, Delaware, WABC (AM), New York, KFMB-TV, San Diego, WCMH-TV, Columbus, Ohio\| \|Spouse(s)\|\|Dawn Stensland-Mendte (2000-present)\| \|Children\|\|Stacia, Jonathan (from previous marriage); Michael and David (w/Stensland-Mendte)\| Lawrence David Mendte (born January 16, 1957) is an American news anchor, commentator and radio talk show host. Mendte is currently hosting three TV shows, Jersey Matters, The Delaware Way, and Another Thing with Larry Mendte. Mendte also hosts The Larry Mendte Show on WABC (AM) in New York. Until a few years ago, Mendte wrote and delivered nightly commentaries at WPIX in New York City that were aired at TV stations across the country. He continued writing and delivering the commentaries on "Another Thing with Larry Mendte," which airs in the New York and Philadelphia TV markets. Mendte was the first male host of the American syndicated television show Access Hollywood. From 2003 to mid-2008, he was the lead anchor of the 6pm and 11pm newscasts for KYW-TV (Channel 3), the CBS O&O in Philadelphia. After nearly two decades in last place, Mendte led the station to compete with first place WPVI-TV (Channel 6). KYW lured Mendte away from WCAU-TV (Channel 10), where he had anchored the 4, 6 and 11 pm newscasts and led the station to win news ratings in some time slots for the first time in 30 years. - 1 Biography - 2 Career - 3 Honors - 4 Guilty plea - 5 Family - 6 Filmography - 7 References - 8 External links Born and raised in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, he attended St. Philomena Catholic School elementary school. During this time he began delivering the Philadelphia Bulletin. Mendte graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in nearby Drexel Hill. In 2003, Mendte was inducted into the high school's Hall of Fame. He earned a B.A. in Communications from West Chester University and was named a distinguished alumnus. After giving a commencement address in 2006, Mendte was awarded the President's Medal for Service in recognition of his community work. From 1984 to 1988 he was a weekend anchor on WABC, as well as fill-in sports anchor. He anchored the news and was an investigative reporter at WBBM in Chicago from 1991 to 1995. While at WBBM, Mendte's series of reports on school bus safety resulted in a new state law. Mendte won a record 27 Emmy Awards in Chicago and was twice named Best reporter by the Illinois Associated Press. He anchored the news at WCMH in Columbus, Ohio, WLYH in Lebanon, Pennsylvania (where he also did the sportscast), WTAJ in Altoona and KIEM in Eureka, California. Mendte was a weather personality at San Diego's KFMB and also performed stand-up comedy in Southern California comedy clubs. Mendte wrote and produced a humor commentary feature called "How Come?" for the Paramount Studios syndicated program Hard Copy. Mendte was the first male host of Access Hollywood when the show debuted in 1996. He co-hosted Monday through Friday with Giselle Fernández and also co-hosted the weekend edition with future weekday host Nancy O'Dell. Mendte debuted "Access Hollywood" on September 9, 1996, with the words "Hello everyone, I'm Larry Mendte and this is Access Hollywood." Mendte left Access Hollywood in 1997 to return to Philadelphia and become the main anchor of WCAU (Channel 10)'s newscasts, including the 4 pm, 6pm and 11 pm programs, with the 4 pm show being the first on at that time in the market. He also created and hosted the Sunday morning news talk program Live at Issue. During his time at WCAU the 11 pm newscast outrated market leader WPVI (Channel 6) for the first time since the 1970s. Anchoring at KYW Mendte joined KYW in 2003 after being wooed from WCAU. KYW launched a massive "Make the Switch" promotional campaign when Mendte arrived. The idea for the campaign was Mendte's. He also helped reformat the newscast and introduced the "walking anchor" to KYW that he was famous for at WCAU. KYW's ratings immediately jumped with Mendte in the main seat with Alycia Lane co-anchoring, and within a year the station would overtake WCAU at 11 pm and 6 pm for second place. Lane was later fired in December 2007 after being charged with a felony for assaulting a female police officer in New York. Mendte then anchored solo for a short time before being teamed with Susan Barnett, but Mendte was fired in June 2008 after an investigation revealed he accessed Lane's email accounts. While at KYW, Mendte also co-hosted the Eagles pre-game show from Lincoln Financial Field. Mendte wrote and directed several documentaries while at KYW, including "Stealing Lightning From The Sky," about the Ben Franklin kit experiment, "Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope," about the little girl who started Alex's Lemonade Stand, "The Children of 9/11," about the children who lost parents in the 9/11 attacks and "The Beanie Baby Soldier," about Corporal Stephen McGowan, a soldier who died in Iraq but left a legacy of caring for the Iraqi children. For his work, Mendte won over 50 regional Emmys at KYW. Commentary for Tribune In February 2010 Mendte returned to television with a nightly commentary on current events, originating from Tribune Broadcasting's WPIX in New York. This segment is also seen on WPHL-TV's 10 pm newscast (which used to be produced by NBC's WCAU, a former employer of Mendte), WGN-TV in Chicago and several other Tribune and Local TV-owned stations across the country. In June 2010, Mendte aired the first of several commentaries urging Congress to pass the "9/11 First Responders Health and Compensation Bill". Six months later when the bill was passed, Mendte was given several award from 9/11 First Responders organizations, including 2011 Humanitarian Award from the New York Fire Department's Columbia Association. In 2011, 2012 2013, and 2014, and 2015, all five years he was eligible, Mendte won the New York regional Emmy award for Outstanding Commentary/Editorialist, setting a record and Mendte won a total of 8 Emmys during his time at WPIX. Aside from the record five Emmys for Outstanding Commentary/Editorialist, Mendte won in 2011 and 2014 for Outstanding Writer for his commentaries and for Outstanding Speciality Reporting in 2014 for his series of commentaries on the media. Anchoring at WPIX In October 2012, Mendte co-anchored with Kaity Tong the day that Hurricane Sandy pounded the New York City area. For the next ten days, he co-anchored an extended 5 and 10 pm newscast at WPIX with Jodi Applegate. In April 2013, Mendte solo anchored the coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing and then co-anchored 12 hours straight with Tamsen Fadal as Boston Police killed one of the suspects, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in a shootout and later captured his brother and second suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Trip to Libya In April 2011 Mendte was the only journalist to travel with former Congressman Curt Weldon on a peace mission to end the conflict in Libya. It was promoted that Weldon would meet with Muammar Gaddafi and that Mendte might get an interview. But Gaddafi reportedly cancelled a face-to-face meeting after Weldon's op-ed piece in The New York Times ran on the same day as the scheduled meeting. But Weldon did return with direct communication between the Iraqi Prime Minister to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the promise that four detained journalists would be freed. Mendte was a contributor to the online version of Philadelphia Magazinefrom 2010 to 2015. Mendte's post on the drowning death of his niece stands as one of the most read columns ever on the site. Mendte occasionally writes for the print version of the magazine including a feature article on his life after he was let go by KYW. Mendte wrote over 200 articles for the site in five years. IQ 106.9 FM Mendte made his return to the Philadelphia air waves on May 7, 2012, with the debut of WWIQ. Mendte started with the station as co-host of the morning drive from 5 am to 9 am with radio veteran Al Gardner, who is originally from Philadelphia and anchored the same format at WBT in Charlotte, N.C. Mendte provided commentary on news events in a format that is a mixture of talk and news. Mendte started solo hosting a talk show from 8:30 until 9 in July 2012. On October 1, 2012, Mendte's was expanded from 8:30 to 10 am. On the new show, Mendte broke the national story of the high school student who was bullied for wearing a Romney/Ryan T-shirt to class. On December 31, 2012, Mendte was fired, claiming his tenure there was 'a big experiment'. The dismissal of Mendte only fueled speculation that the radio station was up for sale. After Mendte's firing, the station's ratings dropped in half from a 3.6 rating in November to 1.8 in January. In August 2013 it was announced that Merlin was selling the station to Educational Media Foundation. KJWP and WJLP In late June 2014, Mendte was hired by KJWP (now WDPN-TV), a move-in television station which carries the Me-TV network and is licensed to Wilmington, Delaware, with a commitment to serve the state of Delaware. He serves as the station's public affairs director and hosts two programs for the station. Airing on Saturday nights before primetime, they are The Delaware Way, a week-in-review rundown of state issues, and Another Thing with Larry Mendte, a more general news and commentary program which feature Mendte's traditional commentary segments. In 2016, Mendte won a Mid-Atlantic Emmy award for in the category, Outstanding Writer News/Commentary for his commentaries that air at the conclusion of And Another Thing with Larry Mendte. It was Mendte's 95th Emmy award and was the first for KJWP. Mendte also serves as the public affairs director for WJLP, WDPN-TV's sister station in the New York market licensed to Middletown Township, New Jersey which also was a move-in operation. Another Thing with Larry Mendte also is carried by WJLP, along with a New Jersey-specific program for WJLP hosted by Mendte, Jersey Matters. In 2016, Mendte won three more Emmy Awards, this time for WJLP in the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). One for On-Camera Talent: Commentator/Editorialist; Another for Writer: Commentary/Editorial; and, finally, one for On-Camera Talent: Reporter - Specialty Assignment, for a series of reports called Mendte on the Media. In June 2014, Mendte was hired by WABC (AM) radio in New York City to host a Sunday Night talk show called "The Larry Mendte Show." He also fills in frequently for Gerald Rivera and Curtis Sliwa during the week. Mendte has also filled in for Ronn Owens on KGO-AM radio in San Francisco. Mendte returned to WABC in October 2016 to host "The Larry Mendte Show" on Saturday Night from 11 PM to 2 AM. On election night 2016, Mendte co-hosted the station's coverage with Rita Cosby. In June 2015, Mendte was hired by iHeartMedia in Delaware, as the morning talk show anchor for WILM-AM in Wilmington, Delaware and WDOV-AM in Dover, Delaware. The Larry Mendte Show was heard from 5:30 to 9 am in both markets. After helping change the format from news to talk and increasing the morning ratings, Mendte returned to WABC in New York in October 2016. Mendte received acclaim for a series of reports he did on the eternal flame, a tribute to American veterans, in Philadelphia's historic Washington Square. Mendte highlighted the flame's failing infrastructure, forcing the city to take action to repair the natural gas line which provided the flame's fuel and relight it. His efforts were read into the Congressional record by U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA). Mendte was also honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the writing category for his reports on the eternal flame and a report on the Iraq War. He received a national Edward R. Murrow Award in 2008 for a report he wrote and produced about a soldier from Delaware, Stephen McGowan, who died in Iraq. Mendte wrote, narrated and directed "Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope" in 2006. It told the story of the little<\|endoftext\|>The Organized Labour has suspended its planned industrial action scheduled to commence on Monday, 28 September, following an agreement reached with the Federal Government. The parties to the dispute agreed to suspend the application of the cost-reflective electricity tariff adjustments for two weeks, while constituting a Committee to examine that new policy. Presenting the Communique on the resolution of the trade dispute between the Federal Government and the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said that starting Monday, 28 September, 2020, the Committee had two weeks to submit its report, during which time the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) would suspend the application of the cost-reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments. He said that at the end of exhaustive deliberations on issues raised by Organized Labour, the parties agreed to set up a Technical Committee “to examine the justifications for the new policy in view of the need for the validation of the basis for the new cost reflective tariff as a result of the conflicting information from the fields, which appeared different from the data presented to justify the new policy by National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC); metering deployment, challenges, timeline for massive roll-out.” The Committee comprises Minister of State for Labour and Employmrnt, Festus Keyamo, SAN (Chairman); Minister of State for Power, Godwin Jedy-Agba; Chairman, NERC, James Momoh; Special Assistant to the President on Infrastructure, Ahmad Rufai Zakari (Secretary); Onoho’Omhen Ebhohimhen (NLC); Joe Ajaero (NLC); Chris Okonkwo (TUC), and a representative of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs). The terms of reference for the Committee include, to examine the justification for the new policy on cost-reflective electricity tariff adjustments; to look at the different DISCOs and their different electricity tariff vis-à-vis NERC order and mandate; to examine and advise Government on the issues that have hindered the deployment of the six million meters; to look into the NERC Act under review with a view to expanding its representation to include Organized Labour. The parties also agreed on a review of “the Power sector operations as provided in the privatization Memorandum of Understanding, to be undertaken before the end of 2020 with Labour represented”, among other resolutions on the Electricity Tariff issue. The parties understood the inevitability of deregulating the downstream sector and removing subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and agreed on expediting the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna in order to reduce the over-dependency on importation of petroleum products, ensure energy security, reduce cost of finished products, and increase employment and business opportunities for Nigerians. By December 2021, it is expected that 50% of the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery would be achieved, while timelines for Warri and Kaduna refineries would be established by the inclusive Steering Committee, the communique noted. “A Validation team comprising the representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) will be established to monitor progress of the rehabilitation of the refineries and the pipelines/strategic depots network and advise the Steering Committee periodically.” According to the Communique, “Post rehabilitation, NNPC shall involve the PENGASSAN and NUPENG in the process of establishing the operational model of the Nation’s refineries.” The parties also agreed that the Federal Government would facilitate the delivery of licensed modular and regular refineries, among other resolutions to mitigate the adverse effect of the downstream sector deregulation. To soften the effect of the increase in petroleum price and electricity tariff, Ngige noted that the Federal Government would provide certain palliatives, including providing fund for Nigerian workers to participate in agricultural ventures; facilitating “the removal of tax on minimum wage as a way of cushioning the impacts of the policy on the lowest vulnerable.” The Federal Government would also “make available to Organized Labour 133 CNG/LPG-driven mass transit buses immediately and provide to the major cities across the country on a scale up basis, thereafter to all states and local governments before December 2021. “On Housing, 10% would be allocated to Nigerian workers under the ongoing Ministries of Housing and Finance initiative through the NLC and TUC.” The Communique was signed for Government by Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba; TUC President, Quadri Olaleye; NUPENG President, Williams PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo; National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) President, Martin Uzoegwu; Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Comoanies (SSAEAC) President, Chris Secretary General, NLC, Emmanuel Ugboaja, and Secretary General, TUC, Musa Lawal Ozigi, mni, signed for Organized Labour.<\|endoftext\|>State for Labour and Employment, Professor Stephen Ocheni, has called on tertiary institutions in the country to maintain high level academic integrity and discipline. The Minister of State gave the charge while receiving in audience members of the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. He said fighting cultism on our campuses and instilling discipline in our children is very important, “we all have a role to play to ensure that we are bringing up future Nigerians that are capable of bringing positive change in our country. With a very formidable group like this, we will be able to achieve our desired goals” the Minister stated. “We have to ensure that institutions of higher learning maintain high level of academic integrity. This is very important. Why should parents send their children abroad to study and spend millions of Naira when we have higher institutions like the UNN. Our certificates are recognised worldwide but a lot more needed to be done for us to be able to justify the Federal government investment in education by turning out first class graduates of world class standards that can stand the challenge of defending their chosen areas of discipline” he added. The Minister appealed to lecturers on various campuses to maintain high level discipline in their dealings with students “your students are your children, treat them like your children. These are the kind of messages we need to take home. Infrastructural development is important but the moral training and upliftment is also very important on the campuses. Lecturers should not oppress the students, they should maintain a formal relationship with the student and ensure that hard work is inculcated in them” he reemphasised. The President of the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, speaking through the Vice President, Prof. Peter Onwualu said the purpose of their visit was to identify with the Minister of State, brief him on the activities of their Association and to formally invite him to the next Annual dinner and Award night of the Alumni Association of the Abuja branch. The leader of the Association commended President Buhari for appointing one of their members to an exulted position in the country.<\|endoftext\|>The Seven-Man Implementation Committee on the Report of the Administrative Panel of Inquiry into the financial affairs of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund( NSITF) has been inaugurated with the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige warning that the “agency would no longer be a cash cow. “ Addressing the members of the committee drawn from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, the Private Sector and the Ministry of Labour and Employment whose Permanent Secretary, Mrs Ibukun Odusote is to chair the committee, Sen. Ngige recalled the high premium placed on the religious implementation of the report by the Federal government. He described the implementation committee as key to charting a new course for the agency, adding that its constitution is a presidential directive. “The Federal Government finds it desirable that that report of the Administrative Panel of Inquiry into the Financial affairs of the NSITF be religiously implemented in order to give the agency a new lease of life. The President gave approval for this Inter-Ministerial Committee because of the humongous nature of the problem so as to ensure broad participation of experts from other ministries and preclude any accusation of narrow interest .” “You are aware that in the last seven months or we have directly tried to salvage that agency from going the way of similar Federal agencies like National Economic Reconstruction FUND (NERFUND) where massive looting became an albatross, sinking the organization. In case of the NSITF, there is no law and order as per financial spending, no vote book, no internal audit mechanism, no transparent procurement plan that gives government value for money , no audited account for the last six years, occasioning massive loss of funds, inability to pay compensation, death benefits , and even investment on behalf of the organization.” He, therefore, charged the committee to strictly abide by the directive of the President to work expeditiously and round off assignment within two weeks from the date of inauguration so as to pave way for the inauguration of the board. “We want to create a new NSITF that will be financially stable to fulfil its objectives,” he said, warning members to be steadfast and shun distractions and overtures from interested parties. He further charged them, “you will look into the Auditor General’s Check Report which we engaged the relevant section of the constitution to obtain because there has been no audited account in the agency for six years.” “You will also consider the fate of some of the staff members sent on compulsory leave to allow for an unfettered access to the books of their departments. The innocent will be re-instated while those who corruptly enriched themselves or neglected their responsibilities won’t come back. We shall engage the necessary government mechanism in disengaging such staff in such a way that we don’t breach the public service rule.” He also urged the committee to work out concrete plans for the creation of tax desk in the agency, the lack of which he said, resulted in the billions of Naira in tax deductions not remitted to relevant government agencies, in turn, leading to the closure of the agency’s branches in Port Harcourt and Onne in Rivers State as well as in Owerri, Imo State. “The problems dogging the agency are gargantuan and unknown to many armchair critics,” he added. The Minister used the occasion to also clear the air on the ownership of the NSITF, declaring it “one hundred percent Federal Government organization.” He explained however that its tripartite nature is a result of workers and employers involvement. Said he, “am explaining this because there is an insinuation in some quarters that NSITF contains workers’ money. The contributions therein are premium paid on behalf of workers by employers and nothing more. The workers benefit from the fund just as their employers. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, sociology Reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “This year marks the twentieth anniversary of a day that every American will never forget. 2,977 people were tragically killed by terrorists who hate our freedoms and our way of life. More than 6,000 others were injured in the attacks. Hundreds of men and women – some were first responders on duty, some were first responders not on call that day, and some were Americans who just wanted to help – put aside their fears and ran into danger in hopes to save anyone they could. As they raced in, they had to know they might not make it out. But instead of turning back, they continued to push forward even as the buildings began to collapse. We will never forget their sacrifice. “If you were alive on September 11, 2001, you remember where you were when you learned of the attacks. I remember hearing the news on the radio as I drove down to Columbus for session in the Ohio General Assembly. The report said an aircraft had hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. At first, they said it was small commuter plane. But then, the reports came in that it had been a commercial airliner. “The world watched in horror as the second airplane hit the South Tower, then shortly after, a third hit the Pentagon. It was clear these incidents were not accidents and that our nation was under attack. We were then told about the fourth jet that crashed in Pennsylvania and the heroism that took place on board. The passengers forced their way into the cockpit to stop their flight from killing other Americans. They will always be remembered for their bravery. “A lot can happen in twenty years, and in many ways, the world has changed over the past two decades. But one thing has not changed, and that is the love Americans feel for our country and their fellow citizens. Let’s take time to remember every American who perished on 9/11 or because of injuries sustained on that day. Thank you to the men and women in our Armed Forces who fought in the War on Terror for their valiant efforts to keep our people safe and prevent any further attacks. Marcia and I continue to pray for those who mourn the loss of their friends and families. Our nation must stay vigilant in our efforts to prevent another terrorist attack on our soil. We will never forget.”<\|endoftext\|>Asked for Unanimous Consent on the House floor to force a vote on H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which would prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to support and enable the abortion industry. Latta is a cosponsor of H.R.18. Click here to watch Latta’s remarks on the House floor. The Hyde Amendment, a provision which prevents American taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions, has passed through Congress on a bipartisan basis every year since 1976. President Joe Biden’s budget proposal calls for the Hyde Amendment to be removed, and Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has repeatedly said that the FY2022 LHHS bill will not contain the Hyde Amendment. A transcript of Latta’s remarks is below: For more than 40 years, American taxpayers have been protected from paying for abortions-on-demand with their tax dollars. Alarmingly, President Biden’s budget proposal calls for the Hyde Amendment to be removed. This radical and immoral policy makes it legal for taxpayer dollars to support and enable the abortion industry. Nearly 60% of Americans agree that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund abortion. This is not a partisan issue. One of the most basic ways we can protect innocent life is ensuring that taxpayer money is not being used to fund abortions. As a defender of the unborn, I do not support the removal of the Hyde Amendment. I oppose all efforts to mandate taxpayer funding for abortion. With that being said, Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 18, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.<\|endoftext\|>Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA1), both members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent Facebook a letter yesterday concerning recent reports that smugglers are working to bring illegal immigrants into the United States by advertising their services and spreading disinformation on Facebook. The complete text of the letter is below: There is an ongoing crisis at our southern border that has resulted in a spike of over 100,000 arrests of illegal immigrants. That number is projected to increase to the highest levels seen in the last 20 years. According to news reports, smugglers seeking to bring illegal immigrants into the country have used Facebook to advertise their services and spread disinformation. Given the ongoing crisis, it is critical that Facebook ensure that their platforms do not facilitate this illegal activity. During your appearance before the House Energy and Commerce Committee last month, you testified in reference to the spread of disinformation by smugglers seeking to bring illegal immigrants into the country on your platforms that, “that is against our policies, and we are taking a lot of steps to stop it.” It has been reported you have already taken some action and we applaud these efforts, but we believe more can be done. Accordingly, we request a briefing from your staff on what further steps Facebook is taking to ensure your platforms are not used by bad actors seeking to illegally bring immigrants into the country. We ask that you provide this briefing no later than April 20, 2021. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Votes Against Nationalized Elections & Taxpayer Dollars for Political Campaigns Washington, March 3, 2021 \| Rebecca Angelson (202.225.6405) Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after voting against House Democrats’ partisan bill, H.R.1, that would nationalize elections, prohibit states from implementing commonsense election integrity measures, and use taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns: “Once again, there could be a bipartisan agreement to be found if Democrat leadership were willing to work with Republicans. Both parties should be able to agree that election integrity is critical to our country and voting should be safe and secure. Free and fair elections are a bedrock of American government, and H.R.1 is a direct threat to this principle. Like much of the bills passed this Congress, Democrats have pushed their partisan agenda without even consulting Republicans. The result is bad legislation and bad policy. “H.R. 1 would be the largest change to the American electoral system in our history. This legislative effort clearly exceeds the bounds of the Constitution in its attempt to remove states’ authority over their elections. If it were to become law, our electoral system would become increasing vulnerable to foreign election interference, politicians’ campaign accounts would be filled with taxpayer dollars, and basic voter ID guidelines would be jeopardized. “This ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to our elections would allow the federal government to determine registration and voting practices across the country while disregarding every state’s voter identification laws and provisional ballot rules. Importantly, H.R.1 limits free speech and imposes vague standards that could prevent Americans from speaking out and organizing on the issues they are passionate about. “At a time when we should be focused on how to get our economy open and running again, the last thing we should be doing is finding a way to send taxpayer dollars into politicians’ campaign coffers.”<\|endoftext\|>Re-introduced the Veterans Right to Expediency Act to ensure veterans are informed of the outcome of their disability claims in a timely manner. “The United States is fortunate to have the bravest men and women serving in our Armed Forces” said Latta. “When our service-members return home, we must do all we can to help them receive the benefits and treatment that they have earned. That’s why I re-introduced the Veterans Right to Expediency Act to guarantee that our nation’s veterans receive notice of the result of their disability claims in a timely manner. It is unacceptable for a veteran to be unable to appeal a claim decision because they never received it. This legislation will help veterans receive notification of the outcome of their claim in a quicker and more reliable way, which will enable them to appeal the decision in a timely manner if they so choose.” Latta hosts Veterans Advisory Group meetings where many veterans have expressed concern that delayed delivery of notifications was causing them to miss the window to submit an appeal. According to members of the Veterans Advisory Group, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) stated delays with the United State Postal Service resulted in delivery issues. The Veterans Right to Expediency Act would require that all VA denial of claims for benefits notices be delivered by certified mail. Latta has introduced similar legislation in previous Congresses.<\|endoftext\|>Latta, McMorris Rodgers Urge Administration to Expedite Regulations for Autonomous Delivery Vehicles BOWLING GREEN OH – Today, Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Republican leaders of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Communications and Technology & Consumer Protection and Commerce, respectively, urged the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to expedite planned regulations for autonomous delivery vehicles capable of contactless deliveries. In the letter, the E&C leaders said, “In light of the current pandemic, it is critical NHTSA prioritize this work because contactless delivery of medicine, food, and other necessities can help decrease the spread of disease by making it easier for customers to remain safely at home while receiving affordable deliveries. Occupant-less autonomous vehicles are designed specifically for contactless last-mile delivery. Autonomous delivery pilot programs are already underway in several states, including delivering groceries and packages in senior citizen communities to allow our seniors to remain safely at home, COVID tests at clinics, and meals to temporary hospitals.” They continued, “The current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) were not developed with occupantless vehicles in mind. While requirements such as seatbelts, windshields, and airbags are prudent to protect the safety of passengers, they are unnecessary for a vehicle with no human occupants... If we fail to advance this technology here at home, we risk ceding global leadership to China.” The leaders also spoke to the important work that has been done on the Energy and Commerce Committee to prioritize the development of autonomous vehicles. They said, “Our committee has been working for the past four years to create a national framework for the United States to lead the world in research, development, and manufacturing of autonomous vehicles. The Energy and Commerce Committee has held five hearings on self-driving cars since November 2016, leading to unanimous Committee and House passage of the SELF DRIVE Act in 2017. Although the Senate was not able to pass this legislation last Congress, we are continuing to work on the bill. E&C Republicans also recently introduced the ‘Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act,’ which would evaluate the many benefits of contactless delivery services using occupant-less and autonomous vehicles.” Read their full letter by clicking here. Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH05) serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee as the Republican Leader on the Communications and Technology Subcommittee where he advocates for policies that help consumers, grow the economy and spur innovation. He also serves as an active member of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, which he previously chaired, and the Energy Subcommittee. Congressman Latta has served on all six Energy and Commerce subcommittees. The Energy and Commerce Committee is the oldest standing legislative committee<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Genre: journalism and media communication. Informative content such as Wikipedia. #### Kotaku is a video game website and blog that was originally launched in 2004 as part of the Gawker Media network. Notable former contributors to the site included Luke Smith, Cecilia D'Anastasio, Tim Rogers, and Jason Schreier. Kotaku was first launched in October 2004 with Matthew Gallant as its lead writer, with an intended target audience of young men. About a month later, Brian Crecente was brought in to try to save the failing site. Since then, the site has launched several country-specific sites for Australia, Japan, Brazil and the UK. Crecente was named one of the 20 most influential people in the video game industry over the past 20 years by GamePro in 2009 and one of gaming's Top 50 journalists by Edge in 2006. The site has made CNET's "Blog 100" list and was ranked 50th on PC Magazine's "Top 100 Classic Web Sites" list. Its name comes from the Japanese otaku (obsessive fan) and the prefix "ko-" (small in size). Kotaku was one of several websites that was purchased by Univision Communications in their acquisition of Gawker Media in August 2016; Gizmodo Media Group was subsequently founded to house the Gawker acquisitions, operating under the Fusion Media Group, a division of Univision. The Gizmodo Media Group was later acquired by the private equity firm Great Hill Partners in April 2019, and renamed G/O Media. The transition to G/O Media led to several departures from the site, as well as from other sister sites under the former Gawker Media label due to conflicts with G/O Media's management. Cecilia D'Anastasio left Kotaku in December 2019 to become a journalist for Wired. Joshua Rivera and Gita Jackson left in January 2020 stating it was impossible to work with the new management. Jason Schreier, one of Kotaku's writers since 2012 known for his investigative in-depth coverage of working conditions at various studios and development histories for various video games, announced his departure from the site on April 16, 2020, citing the issues surrounding G/O Media which filtered into disruptions at their sister website Deadspin around October 2019. Schreier subsequently took a position at Bloomberg News. In May 2020, senior writer Heather Alexandra departed from Kotaku, similarly citing conflicts with management, and joined Double Fine Productions as their content and community manager. Kotaku UK closed on September 9, 2020. Totilo announced he was departing as editor in chief on February 5, 2021, though will remain in games journalism elsewhere. Riley MacLeod served as interim editor in chief following Totilo's departure, before Patricia Hernandez commenced her tenure as editor in chief from June 2, 2021. In 2007, attorney Jack Thompson sued Gawker Media and site editor Brian Crecente over concerns that Kotaku declined to remove threatening user comments, but the lawsuit was dismissed the next day. In 2009, Business Insider reported that Hearst Corporation sought to buy Kotaku from Gawker Media. In 2010, Kotaku criticized Japanese magazine Famitsu's glowing endorsement of a Konami game as a conflict of interest; Konami subsequently revoked Kotaku's invitation to the game's launch party. In 2013, Forbes criticized Kotaku over what they called an inflammatory headline in a story about Hideki Kamiya; Kotaku rewrote the headline. In 2007, Kotaku ran a story about rumored upcoming features on the PlayStation 3, and Sony responded by temporarily blacklisting the website. In 2015, Kotaku claimed that they had been blacklisted by major video game companies Bethesda Softworks and Ubisoft. Gamergate harassment campaign In 2014, Kotaku was part of the accusations that instigated the harassment campaign known as Gamergate when a writer from the site, Nathan Grayson, was alleged to have written a favorable review of the game Depression Quest due to his relationship with its developer, Zoë Quinn. After conducting an internal review, it was discovered that no review of Depression Quest existed and he had only written one article that mentioned Quinn in passing before their relationship began. The subreddit /r/KotakuInAction became a hub for the Gamergate community. Its creator attempted to shut it down in 2018, claiming that it had become a "viral cancer", but it was reinstated by a Reddit administrator due to the site's guidelines. - "What's a Kotaku? Who Works Here?". Kotaku. Retrieved May 8, 2021. 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Polygon.<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: Kosuke Takahashi (高橋浩祐 Takahashi Kōsuke, born October 13, 1968 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa) is a Japanese journalist. He contributes to IHS Jane's Defence, NK News and Toyo Keizai Online among other media by writing in both English and Japanese. He is also currently a regular TV commentator of Tokyo MX's Morning Cross program. He worked as the senior online news editor at Thomson Reuters in Tokyo from April 2016 to January 2017, where he focuses on expanding its online news coverage across multiple digital channels. He was appointed editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Japan in September 2014 where he was in charge of overseeing all of the day-to-day editorial content and operations of the Huffington Post Japan. Previously, he has worked as Tokyo correspondent for IHS Jane's Defence Weekly from January 2009 to early September 2014, specializing in Japan's defense and politics as well as East Asian affairs such as on Sino-Japanese relations and Korean Peninsula issues. He also has worked for the Asahi Shimbun, Bloomberg News, Dow Jones Japan and The Wall Street Journal Japan as staff writer/editor, and Nikkei CNBC Japan as regular TV commentator. He used the pen name Kosuke Goto (後藤浩祐 Goto Kosuke) at Bloomberg. His work has appeared in the International Herald Tribune, The Guardian, The Straits Times, Institutional Investor magazine, Asia Times Online, The Diplomat, NK News and Japan’s Tokyo Keizai magazine, among other publications. His comments on international affairs have appeared in worldwide articles such as those of the Christian Science Monitor, the Australian, Italy’s daily newspaper Il Foglio, the Taipei Times, the Ukrainian Week, China's Xinhua News Agency and South Korea's JoongAng Ilbo. The news media Takahashi has worked for: - Senior Online News Editor of Thomson Reuters, April 1, 2016– January 2017 - Editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Japan, September 8, 2014– March 14, 2016 - Tokyo Correspondent for IHS Jane's Defence Weekly, January 2009– September 7, 2014 - Editor at Wall Street Journal Japan, Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 - Senior Writer at Asia Times Online, May 2004– Sept 2012 - TV Commentator at Nikkei CNBC Japan, March 2009– March 2012 (under his pen name Kosuke Goto) - Freelancer for Institutional Investor Magazine, January 2009–December 2010 - Staff Writer at Bloomberg News, July 2005 - Sept 2008 (under his pen name Kosuke Goto) - Staff Writer at RIM Intelligence Co, Feb 2004 - May 2005 - Intern at the Tokyo bureau of The New York Times, May- July, 2002 - Copy Editor at Dow Jones Japan, 2000–2001 - Staff Writer at The Asahi Shimbun, 1993–1999 Takahashi graduated from Keio University with a B.A. in economics in 1993. After working for The Asahi Shimbun and Dow Jones, he studied at Columbia University's Journalism School and School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and graduated with Master of Science in Journalism in 2003 and Master of International Affairs in 2004. Prior to joining the Asahi as a reporter in 1993, he worked for Baltimore Economic Development Corporation as an exchange trainee to a sister city program of Kawasaki City, and researched trade issues between the United States and Japan. He was awarded an Honorary citizenship of Baltimore for his work in 1988. - Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Alumni Journal Columbia University, Winter 2006, - Becker,Jasper "Shifting signs in North Korea", The Christian Science Monitor, December 1, 2004. - Wallace,Rick "China fear sees Japan rush for submarines".The Australian, October 22, 2010. - Pompili,Giulia "Come si dice fottere in Corea del nord", Il Foglio, April 12, 2012. - Sushil, Seth "China’s Middle Kingdom syndrome", The Taipei Times, October 15, 2010. - Kaspruk, Viktor "Russia is now in a hurry to restore its influence before China becomes a super power", The Ukrainian Week, March 15, 2011. - "日本有望成为美国F-22战机的首个海外买家", The Xinhua News Agency, February 6, 2009. - "オバマ政府、日本通を人選する（２）", The JoongAng Ilbo, December 9, 2008.	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Genre: journalism and media communication, politics Larson Votes to Protect Our Democracy, Pass Election Reform Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for HR 1, the For the People Act. “Our democracy is under attack. In 2016, we saw foreign governments interfere in the presidential election. And today, after we witnessed record turnout that flipped several red states to blue, Republican-led state legislatures are trying to make it harder for Americans to vote. The enactment of the For the People Act will help us protect our democracy and empower citizens to make their voices heard through the ballot box. “Every American must have an equal opportunity to cast their vote. That is the best way to ensure our elected representatives can better serve the people and not corporate interests. Unfortunately, we have seen what money in politics does, like the control the NRA has over the Republican Party, stifling commonsense gun safety reform for years. The For the People Act is a comprehensive package that will strengthen voting rights and security, remove dark money from politics, and put the power back in the hands of the American people,” said Larson. “This is a longstanding effort that Democrats have been working to pass. The bill includes provisions that would reduce the corruptive influence of corporate money in politics, which got worse after the Citizens United Supreme Court decision in 2010. Following that consequential decision, Speaker Pelosi appointed me to chair the Election Reform Taskforce. Our work back then laid the groundwork for the legislation that we passed today. This isn’t just a feel-good, theoretical exercise, this is vital to protecting our democracy. However, this bill won’t become law until we dismantle the archaic Senate filibuster that will block legislation like this from passing the chamber. Today’s vote is a step forward, but we still have a lot of work to do!” The For the People Act: - Expands automatic voter registration and same day registration. - Strengthens vote by mail, early voting and ballot access. - Combats voter intimidation and voter suppression. - Protects elections from foreign interference. - Fixes partisan gerrymandering. - Reins in the influence of lobbyists.<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes for Meaningful Police Reform Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Larson is a cosponsor of the legislation. “The video of George Floyd’s murder in broad daylight depicting his last moments of life as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe sickened and angered me. For too long, systemic racism has led to injustice and even death for Black Americans. As we grieve we know we must act, because we cannot let this stand. Today, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, we in the House of Representatives passed a bill with unprecedented and meaningful police reforms. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. This bill takes bold action to create actual change in the way policing occurs in this country. “As my good friend, Vietnam veteran, and former Hartford Councilman Steve Harris said, ‘All lives matter, but right now Black Lives Matter! People of color are being killed on TV and on body cams. People of color are considered suspects all the time. These problems are not new. What’s going on now is no different than when John Lewis marched in the 1960’s. This is about race! All cops aren’t bad, and all Black men aren’t a threat. Police reform is needed, and it should be nationally led and driven...’ “Steve is both prescient and right. I’m proud to have voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to take that first step forward and transform the culture of policing,” said Larson. The Justice in Policing Act would: 1) Ban racial and religious profiling; 2) Save lives by banning chokeholds & no-knock warrants; 3) De-militarize the police; 4) Hold police accountable in court; 5) Investigate police misconduct; 6) Empower our communities to restructure public safety in an equitable and just way; 7) Change the culture of law enforcement with training to build integrity and trust; 8) Improve transparency by collecting data on police misconduct and use-of-force.<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes to Keep Federal Government Open During Pandemic Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As our nation continues to face a pandemic that has taken the lives of over 200,000 Americans, it’s critical we extend funding for our community health centers as well as Medicare and Medicaid programs, and that our federal government be fully funded to fight this virus,” said Larson. “Experiencing a government shutdown while Americans are grappling with a pandemic, wildfires, and hurricanes would be catastrophic. “Today’s Continuing Resolution will keep our government open until December 11th and would extend funding for these critical programs. However, it’s time we achieve full-year funding for these vital programs Americans are relying on more than ever before. The House has passed 10 of 12 spending bills this Congress and it’s time the Senate take action to provide certainty to the American people. “This legislation also includes: - Provisions to increase funding for food programs for schoolchildren and families; - Protections for America’s seniors from Medicare Part B premium hikes; - A full year extension for federal transportation programs and the National Flood Insurance Program; - And an approval of funding for the Columbia Class Submarine program, that is critical for Connecticut’s defense manufacturing base.”<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes in Favor of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Washington – “On this day fourteen years ago, the United States suffered one of the worst attacks in our history. In the wake of tragedy, Congress—never more united—stood behind our President when our nation needed us the most. What a stark contrast to our division today. “We have a chance to come together again, not in grief but in hope. The possibility of a nuclear Iran poses a very real threat to Israel, the stability of the Middle East, and the United States and its allies. We have a sound opportunity before us to peacefully ensure Iran cannot acquire a nuclear weapon. “This is an historic moment decades in the making, and I commend our President for his patience, persistence, and steadfast commitment to denying Iran nuclear capability. He has paved a new path towards a more stable Middle East through diplomacy rather than war. “It saddens me to think that the Congress would allow fear and discord to triumph over hope. We were elected to serve the people, hear their concerns, give them our best, educated judgment, and then act. I’ve thoroughly reviewed the agreement. After speaking with the President, Secretary Kerry, Secretary Moniz, national security experts, scientists, and constituents alike, my conscience is clear: I believe this deal provides us with the best path forward to preventing a nuclear armed Iran. “I am proud to stand here in support of this agreement. This is a vote of conscience and while I respect those who have come to a different decision than me on this agreement, I am deeply disappointed in the division that has been fostered by the majority—driven by politics—on an issue so important to the security of the nation. “Fourteen years ago, Congress came together in solidarity. What a shame that today’s vote represents how divided we have become. This is a time to stand behind our leaders, to join together as one nation. Members who object to this agreement should find a way to strengthen our diplomatic approach, not create a partisan process designed to score political points. “We have come together in the past, and I believe we should do so again...on this day especially.”<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes in Favor of Greater Choice, Reduced Wait Times for Veterans Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act: “Today the House put politics aside and did what’s right for our veterans,” said Larson. “The most recent reports are clear; we need to do more to ensure the brave men and women who fought for their nation are receiving the care they have earned. While I remain proud of the quality care Connecticut’s facilities are providing, this measure will address the issue of wait times across the country. I have been honored to discuss solutions with my veterans advisory council, who have long joined me in calling for greater choice and reduced wait times, and will be continuing our efforts to improve veteran services.” The Veterans Access to Care Act seeks to improve health care access and choice for veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system by reducing their wait times and allowing them to seek care at non-VA facilities if certain scheduling goals are not met. The measure also ensures that veterans can use their VA coverage at non-VA facilities if they live more than 40 miles from a VA medical center or outpatient clinic. Congressman Larson has long championed legislation to reduce wait times for veterans seeking care. Previously, Larson has introduced measures to allow veterans to use their existing VA coverage at a non-VA facility if their wait times exceed an appropriate limit, including the “21st Century Veterans Equitable Treatment Act” in the 107th, 108th, and 109th and 110th Congress.<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes in Favor of Defense Budget Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017: “While I strongly disapprove of the Republican Leadership’s continued use of budgetary gimmicks, I ultimately decided that the defense of our nation is too important to go unfunded. “Connecticut has long played a vital role in our nation’s security. President Washington himself nicknamed us the Provisions State in recognition of all we provided during the Revolution. Even today, we are the lynchpin in the defense of our country’s skies and sea. Our state and our tens of thousands of highly-skilled workers are making breakthroughs today that will keep our country secure for the next generation to come. Whether it is the F-35, the Air Force’s Combat Rescue helicopter, the Long Range Strike Bomber, or the submarine programs, we continue to lead the way. “In Connecticut, our country’s defense is not just a talking point. It is our way of life, and it has been for generations. It is with that in mind that I ultimately voted in favor of this budget.” Last week, the State of Connecticut’s Office of Military Affairs released its annual report detailing the strength of Connecticut’s defense industrial base. Nationally, Connecticut ranks fourth in terms of defense dollars directly spent on procurement and R&D.<\|endoftext\|>Larson Votes Against Measure That Would Leave 500,000 Americans Without Health Insurance Coverage Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Save American Workers Act of 2015”, H.R. 30: “If this bill were signed into law, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that up to 500,000 additional Americans would be uninsured, leaving them without the vital protections of the Affordable Care Act. This measure would leave half-a-million people with no coverage for heart conditions, diabetes, and other serious illnesses that impact our nation. That’s why I voted against this legislation and remain opposed to bills that would undermine access to health care coverage. “When Bill Kristol, The National Review, and The CATO Institute all agree with Democrats that this is a bad idea, it’s probably a bad idea. I was proud to join Congressman Joe Courtney, who put forward a thoughtful proposal to address the concerns of small businesses that unfortunately was not allowed to be considered on the floor, and continue to call on Members to come together to improve our health care system.” A recent report by the Congressional Budget Office estimates that if H.R. 30 were signed into law, up to 500,000 additional Americans would become uninsured.<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, sociology ] === FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanista – When the world first caused the lives of two future Kentucky Army National Guard soldiers to cross paths around five years ago in Paducah, Ky., no one could have guessed how far their friendship would take them together. But on a small outpost in southern Afghanistan the two friends who consider themselves brothers have found themselves serving together as a part Kentucky’s Agribusiness Development Team 4 with fellow soldiers, airmen, and civilian agricultural specialists. “Closer than blood ever could be,” described Spc. Preston Perry, a 21-year-old Benton, Ky. native now residing in Lexington, Ky. of his relationship with Spc. Howard Summers, a 21-year-old Chicago, Ill. native now residing in Paducah. “I was there for his first beer, I was there for his first heartbreak, I was there for his first sports car, his first car, which was a horrible idea,” he said. ”I mean, at the drop of a hat, we never think twice to call each other if we need something.” “We’re really, really close, to the point that we get on each others’ nerves. I mean, there hasn’t really been anything I haven’t done with him,” said Summers. “We’ve been there for each other through thick and thin. “When my granddaddy passed away, he was there for me,” he recalled. In Kentucky, both soldiers are members of Marion, Ky.’s 1123rd Sapper Company, 206th Engineer Battalion. Summers initially joined the Kentucky National Guard at the age of 17. “My grandfather passed away. When he passed away, I always made a promise to him that I would join the military and do something with my life,” Summers said. “After I came back from boot camp ... [Perry] wanted to really join, so I talked him into it and told him how everything was. He loved it.” Perry recalled how his friend inspired him to wear the uniform. ”He actually joined a little while before me and once he told me how awesome it was, I wanted a part of it. Howard liked the military stuff already and I was kind of looking for direction, so once he told me how cool it was, I thought maybe there was something behind it.” The two soldiers’ families, they said, probably feel about the same as many deployed soldiers’ families do. “I mean, they’re excited,” Perry said. “But they’re not happy because [Summers] just got back from Iraq and he chose to go again. I kind of feel like I got blamed for that one. But they’re proud of what’s going on here and our purpose here,” he added. “Mom doesn’t want either one of us over here,” Summers said. “She didn’t want me to go with the 149th [Infantry Regiment] to Iraq, and when she found out we were both going to go on this one, she was pretty heated. But she understood that we’re going to try and watch each others backs and we’re not going to let anything happen to each other.” “The rest of the family, they’re glad that we’re together, not separate, because like I said, we’ll always have each others back if something happens. So if something gets hard I can always go to him, or if something gets hard for him, he can always go to me,” Summers said. For both soldiers, they say there are both good and bad aspects to serving with someone they’ve long considered a brother. “The hardest part is spending every day together. It feels like we’re living together again,” Perry joked. “But the real hardest part is every day when he goes out on mission and I’m not there to protect him. I’m supposed to be the big brother, I’m supposed to guard him.” Summers echoed his friend’s sentiment. ”The hardest part would probably be the fact that we’re on different squads when [Perry] rolls out ... or when I roll out as well. I’m not saying that something could happen, but there’s always that possibility that you sit there and think about it that he’s out there and I’m not right next to him.” “I still wonder, like waiting for him to get back, or ‘hey, have you heard any good news or bad news’ when our convoy’s out there,” he added. “The best part is we both sleep in the same tent right across from each other. It’s easier knowing that even after a hard day, or just a day full of stress or little things that get on your nerves, that I can come towards him, say ‘hey, this is how I feel today.’ It’s someone to basically cheer me up, bring me back and laugh. We can sit and make jokes. It just gets me out of that negativity attitude,” Summers said. “Just spending quality time together,” Perry said. “It’s like being little together ... you know, we have one task to do, and other than that, we just get to spend time together. We have our petty little arguments and stuff like that, but for the most part, we just get to laugh together and get to see each other in action. We get to see each other as soldiers.” “I do regret asking him [Summers] to come only because he just got back from Iraq in December ... I feel like if I hadn’t asked him, he wouldn’t have come,” Perry recalled. “He could be at home right now.” “I don’t feel like I’m stressed out or feel like I’m in a combat zone when I’m sitting back with him [Perry] and we’re just sitting there talking in the tent,” Summers said. “It takes me out of a combat area for a little bit while we sit there and have fun like we’re back at the house.” For their fondest memories serving together, each Soldier has his own stories. “Here, every time we go to a bazaar, he [Summers] finds his way to weasel out of places with only spending a dollar and coming out with a stereo system,” Perry joked. “Our very first drill together with our unit ... I got promoted to Private 1st Class, and it was really funny because Summers was all excited for me, and he nudged me a little ... when he nudged me, I went out in front of the formation,” Perry said. “And as I was going out in front of the formation, it was icy and I slipped and fell in front of everybody ... so that would probably be the most hysterical moment we spent together.” “I would say one of the coolest experiences would probably be when the flood happened last spring throughout western Kentucky ... Perry and I were down there,” Summers recalled. “We spent about two weeks filling up sandbags. It was a blast, me and him going back and forth, filling them up. It was just, we had that perfect bonding time as far as putting us militarily together and doing something for the state,” he added. “We’ve grown up together, changed a lot, seen a lot of different parts of the world together and gone through hell and back together ... we’ve lived together, we joined the military together, and we’ve fought together,” recalled Perry. “We’re both together, we’re sharing that, not just ... from our family side, from a brother side, but we’re also mixing with our military lives as well. So we’re getting both experiences mixed in together, something we both love to do,” Summers said. “He’s my brother and I love him to death.”<\|endoftext\|>FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan – FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan — Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathon Stribling, a 24-year-old native of Louisville, Ky., didn’t originally come to southern Afghanistan as part of the Kentucky National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team 4 just for himself. Stribling, a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Aerial Port Squadron came because of a friend from his previous deployment to Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base in 2011. That friend is fellow airman and Louisville resident Staff Sgt. Austin McDonald. “It was pretty funny, actually. When word of this deployment came up, me and him [McDonald] made a deal that if one of us committed to it, then the other one would follow,” Stribling recalled. “He committed and I followed.” “Maj. [Walter] Leaumont came to our base and sparked our interest,” Stribling said. Leaumont is ADT 4’s executive officer. “I basically told Sgt. McDonald, ‘if you want to do this, I’ll go with you.’ He said he wanted to do it, we signed our names down, talked to Leaumont, and here we are.” “Just packing, I knew how to pack for this deployment,” Stribling said of what he learned from his first deployment in 2011. “The first deployment, I packed everything and the kitchen sink. For this one, I kind of knew a little bit better.” Stribling offered his thoughts about deploying with ADT 4, a unit that is predominantly filled with Army National Guardsmen. “You get this stereotype of the Army being from the Air Force...no offense, that they’re all dumb grunts,” he explained. “Now being here, these are some of the greatest people I’ve met. There’s real good people here. It’s a good mission.” “I think being around NCOs in the Army will make me a better NCO in the Air Force, just with discipline being stricter, dress and appearance, just everything in general,” Stribling added. “Being away from home for this long is different,” Stribling noted. “We only deploy four-month deployments [in the Air Force] ... we’re here for a year. I think the time’s a challenge just being away from family.” “I definitely miss my parents and my sisters, and I’m real proud to be here serving with the Army. My father was in the Army for 14 years,” Stribling explained. “It makes me feel pretty good that I’m also somewhat following in his footsteps.” “My father, he’s kind of used to this being gone. My mother ... it’s going to hit any mother hard when their son goes off,” Stribling said about how family is dealing with his deployment. “My girlfriend, she’s not from a military family, so it’s hitting her pretty hard. It’s hard for her to cope without me being there,” he added. “They’re making it, though.” Stribling recalled a few things he found surprising on his trip to Afghanistan. “Just the chaos you see. They [Afghans] drive crazy,” he observed. “That’s the best way to put it. It’s kind of a culture shock, really. Just trying to compare it to home life – it’s a completely different world.” “Back home in the states, you don’t see little six-year-old kids walking down the street carrying 30 pounds of water jugs,” Stribling added. “But here, it’s a normal thing.” “How many aerial port guys can say that for a year they were in Afghanistan going outside the wire doing combat operations,” Stribling asked. “It’s a great experience.” “The question is ‘what haven’t I learned?’ Weapons is not part of our skillset in the Air Force ... and I’ve just been trained on several different weapons, been to a MRAP [mine resistant ambush-protected vehicle] driving course for three weeks, it’s the kind of stuff that I can’t get in the Air Force,” he said. Spc. Joseph Bucaro, an Army soldier from Louisville, Ky. met Stribling during intial pre-mobilization training in December 2011. “He’s an easy going guy, easy to talk to,” Bucaro said. “He’s a good listener. When you’re stressed out, he talks to you.” “Stribling’s a hard worker, he’s there when he needs to be, and he’s around when he doesn’t need to be, but he’s always there to learn and do his job,” Bucaro said. “All I can say is he’s helped out a lot of soldiers with problems.” “Relationships, I think they’re what drive us,” Stribling observed. “As far as our security platoon, we’re like brothers in our platoon. We’d do anything for any one of us. I think that’s what keeps us going.” Since arriving in Afghanistan in February 2012, unfortunate circumstances sent some of ADT 4’s members’ home. Among them was Army Sgt. David Spry of Winchester, Ky., who went home a few weeks after a knee injury while Stribling was at home on leave. “Losing Sgt. Spry was hard. He was a real good buddy of mine. Like I said, we’re brothers,” Stribling recalled. “It hurts to get up and go over there to his area and he’s not there,” Stribling said. “Especially me, coming back from leave and he’s gone ... I didn’t even get to say goodbye to him.” “But he’s been keeping in contact with us on Facebook, emailing, things like that. It kind of eases us a little bit to know he’s doing alright, that he’s getting the treatment he needs,” Stribling said. Overall, Stribling had a positive recollection of his second Afghan deployment. However, he said he plans on taking time off deployments to attend school at the University of Louisville afterward. “I don’t regret a minute of it,” Stribling noted. “Certain areas, I feel like we’re progressing. 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College Transparency Act Surpasses 100 Bipartisan House Cosponsors as Lead Sponsors Hail Growing Support WASHINGTON, DC- Representatives Paul Mitchell, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Josh Harder announced today that more than 100 Members of Congress have now cosponsored the bipartisan College Transparency Act (H.R. 1766). Today’s announcement demonstrates the overwhelming support for this legislation as member in both chambers continue their work to reform and reauthorize the Higher Education Act. “I’m thrilled to see bipartisan, bicameral excitement for the College Transparency Act continue to grow, with more than 100 members of the House and 27 members of the Senate now calling for increased transparency and accountability in higher education,” said Rep. Mitchell (R-MI). “One can find more information these days on the reliability of a washing machine than one can about the likelihood of attaining a degree resulting in a meaningful career. We must pass the College Transparency Act and ensure students are able to access accurate and comprehensive information about graduation and employment rates by major or credential level, allowing them to make informed decisions about the investment in their futures.” “We are in the middle of a really exciting grassroots movement,” said Rep. Krishnamoorthi (IL-08). “The support for the College Transparency Act continues to grow exponentially, both in Congress and across the nation, because American students and their families want access to better data to know which programs will put them on a path to a successful career. With over 100 bipartisan cosponsors in the House, 27 bipartisan cosponsors in the Senate, and endorsements from nearly 200 organizations, it is clear that there is robust support for strengthening transparency and accountability in higher education by passing the College Transparency Act.” “If you’re getting into tens of thousands of dollars of debt to go to college, you have a right to know whether you’ll be able to find a job when you’re done,” said Rep. Harder (CA-10). “Years ago, Congress decided it should be illegal to collect this information – that doesn’t make any sense and we’re doing something about it. This is a reasonable, bipartisan proposal that will pass the House. Students and parents deserve to know what they are paying for. I’m proud to lead on this and hope we can get it across the finish line.” The current college reporting system is incomplete, duplicative, inefficient, and burdensome. Current law prohibits the federal government from collecting and reporting accurate data on student outcomes, which leaves millions of American families in the position of making a huge investment in their children’s future without understanding the return on investment. The College Transparency Act closes significant gaps in college data reporting by establishing a privacy-protected postsecondary data system at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Specifically, this new system will collect and report on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college success to help prospective students determine which programs of study match their interests and career aspirations. Unlike under the current data reporting system, this data must be disaggregated by factors including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, and veteran’s status. NCES would be responsible for securely storing student information, working with relevant federal agencies to generate post-college outcomes reports, and presenting the summary information on a user-friendly website for students and families. To view a one-page summary of the legislation, click here. There are currently 104 (43 R, 61 D) House sponsors and cosponsors of the College Transparency Act- Republicans: Bacon (NE), Banks (IN), Bergman (MI), Budd (NC), Brooks (AL), Chabot (OH), Conaway (TX), Curtis (UT), Collins (GA), Cook (CA), Dunn (FL), Ferguson (GA), Fitzpatrick (PA), Gallagher (WI), Graves (GA), Graves (LA), Hagedorn (MN), Hern (OK), Hollingsworth (IN), LaHood (IL), Lesko (AZ), Marchant (TX), Marshall (KS), Mitchell (MI), Moolenaar (MI), Reed (NY), Reschenthaler (PA), Riggleman (VA), Rutherford (FL), Scott (GA), Sensenbrenner (WI), Smucker (PA) Stauber (MN), Stefanik (NY), Upton (MI), Waltz (FL), Walorkski (IN), Watkins (KS), Weber (PA), Wittman (VA). Democrats: Allred (TX), Bera (CA), Blunt Rochester (DE), Bonamici (OR), Boyle (PA), Butterfield (NC), Carbajal (CA), Carson (IN), Casten (IL), Cleaver (MO), Crist (FL), Cuellar (TX), Dean (PA), DeSaulnier (CA), Dingell (MI), Escobar (TX), Espaillat (NY), Evans (PA), Frankel (FL), Garamendi (CA), Garcia (IL), Gottheimer (NJ), Harder (CA), Hayes (CT), Hill (CA), Kim (NJ), Kind (WI), Krishnamoorthi (IL), Kuster (NH), Lamb (PA), Lawrence (MI), Lewis (GA), Luria (VA), McBath (GA), Meeks (NY), Neguse (CO), O’Halleran (AZ), Panetta (CA), Peters (CA), Porter (CA), Rose (NY), Rouda (CA), Sablan (MP), Schrader (OR), Scanlon (PA), Slotkin (MI), Soto (FL), Spanberger (VA), Stanton (AZ), Suozzi (NY), Takano (CA), Thompson (CA), Tlaib (MI), Torres Small (NM), Trahan (MA), Trone (MD), Vargas (CA) Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced a companion bill which has now garnered the support of more than one quarter of the U.S. Senate.<\|endoftext\|>[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following today’s favorable vote by the Illinois Tollway Authority Board approving a Letter of Intent with Canadian Pacific Railway to complete the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access (EOWA) project, U.S. WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Krishnamoorthi released the following statement on President Trump’s recent summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: SCHAUMBURG, IL – On Friday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to Governor Bruce Rauner with Representatives Cheri Bustos, Jan Schakowsky, Luis Gutiérrez, Bobby Rush, Danny Davis, Bill Foster, and Daniel W. SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore: SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's criticism of President Trump on the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and Canada: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s bipartisan amendment passed as part of H.R. 8, The Water Resources Development Act of 2018, to strengthen the Army Corps of Engineers workforce. WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement in response to reports that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has been asked to stop eating so frequently at the White House Mess next to the Situation Room in the White House and that he used official resources to try to procure a Chick-fil-A franchise for his wif WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the US House of Representative passed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) introduced by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to expand access to on-the-job training and reevaluate the needs of job training programs for military reservists.<\|endoftext\|>Washington, DC (Sept. 20, 2018)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Oversight Committee released the statement below in response to President Trump’s directives to the Department of Justice and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify materials related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement as FEMA fails to incorporate climate change impacts in its Risk MAP programs, flood maps, and other disaster planning systems: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s scheduled vote on Thursday on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court in the face of an accusation of sexual assault: WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, Congress passed bipartisan legislation to fund Energy and Water Development programs through FY2019. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement as Hurricane Florence approaches the Atlantic Coast, just over a year after his September 11, 2017, letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Administrator Brock Long urging him to account for climate change impacts in the Risk MAP program and when drawing flood maps: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to reports that Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long is the subject of an ongoing Department of Homeland Security inspector general’s investigations into whether he misused government vehicles for personal commutes: WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports of an impending Syrian and Russian military campaign to take the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: ELGIN, IL – On Monday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi convened with more than fifty state and local education leaders, including Illinois School Superintendent Tony Smith and U-46 CEO Tony Sanders, to tour career and technical education (CTE) programs at Elgin High School and South Elgin High School.<\|endoftext\|>House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This legislation, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), has now passed both the House and Senate unanimously, and will be sent to the President for signature into law. WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 6147, an appropriations bill to fund the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and other related agencies, which included an amendment coauthored by Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Steven Palazzo (R-MS). WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s Keeping Russian Entanglements Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act was included in Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s Secure America from Russian Interference Act, an omnibus bill that lays out the steps necessary to secure America’s elections, and counteract any interference from Russia and other foreign actors. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte to convene hearings on FBI leaks to Rudy Giuliani during the 2016 presidential campaign and potentially since. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the No Security Clearance for Hate Groups Act as part of the larger effort to end the approval of security clearances for those who are associated with known hate groups. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to today’s meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to Special Counsel Rod Rosenstein’s announcement of 12 indictments for Russian hackers who stole data and documents from the Democratic National Committee, state boards of elections, secretaries of state, and many other key organizations who make up our democratic infrastructure: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to the Archivist of the United States yesterday to urge him to make public all documents related to Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s public service as the Obama administration did for the Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to the Supreme Court: GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was joined by The Home Depot’s Regional Vice President Richard Goodrich and Tanya Triche Dawood from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association for a press conference on the passage of the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act. This new, bipartisan law streamlines energy conservation regulations for ceiling fans and ceili #### Genre: journalism and media communication, news<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] === CONCORD, N.H. — Yesterday afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited the Legal Advice and Referral Center (LARC) in Concord. During the visit, she met with staff and heard about the wide range of legal services that LARC offers to Granite Staters. Kuster highlighted her support for the Legal Services Corporation, which provides funding to LARC, and thanked LARC’s s BERLIN, N.H. – Yesterday afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) continued her “Women’s Economic Agenda” listening tour with a roundtable discussion in Berlin about the issues facing women professionals across the Granite State. NEWPORT, N.H. – This afternoon, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with a group of local law enforcement officials, medical providers, and other community leaders to discuss efforts to solve the drug abuse epidemic facing the Claremont/Newport area and New Hampshire as a whole. I hope you all had a great weekend. Last week, I introduced a bill to protect funding for our infrastructure and hosted a telephone town hall with thousands of Granite Staters to hear from you about issues important to women and families. Protecting our Roads in the Granite State WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02) and Ann Wagner (MO-02) authored a bipartisan letter with all House women Representatives condemning the abduction of nearly 300 girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria. The letter urges the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a member of the U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs (HVAC) Committee, this morning Congresswoman Annie Kuster released the following statement on a (HVAC) Committee Hearing to investigate the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) knowledge of possible misconduct at the Phoenix VA Medical Center: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3329, a bill Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped introduce to increase access to capital for New Hampshire small businesses and individuals. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02), today announced that Charlestown has received $1.3 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). This funding will be used by the Student Conservation Association, which has a regional branch in Charlestown, to send 1,631 AmeriCorps members to work on projects across the cou<\|endoftext\|>(Manchester, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Concord, NH – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, joined Representatives Harley Rouda (CA-48) and Ted Budd (NC-13) to introduce the bipartisan Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act. Concord, NH - Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that weakens the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage requirement by enabling private employers to opt-out of providing contraceptive coverage for their employees. Hopkinton, NH – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, participated in a virtual Energy and Commerce Committee hearing to address tribal community challenges, including alarming rates of sexual violence. Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual roundtable with Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig, and NHDOT Commissioner Victoria Sheehan on rail expansion in New Hampshire. The group discussed New Starts funding, the Capitol Corridor Project, and H.R. 2. Watch Rep. Kuster’s line of questioning here. (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) called on Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf to answer questions about the spread of COVID-19 at immigration detention facilities, including one in New Hampshire. (Washington, DC)—U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today announced with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Community College System of New Hampshire will receive $3.45 million through the U.S. Department of Labor to support high school apprenticeship programs. In The News U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster last month introduced a bill that would reverse a tax on private water companies that kicked in after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law, resulting in over a million dollars in unexpected federal taxes on infrastructure projects in the state. Congressional members and congressional hopefuls are responding to the Supreme Court decision to strike down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics. New Hampshire Rep. Annie Kuster said Monday’s ruling “is an important victory for women and their doctors.” CONCORD – U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) unveiled her “Opportunity and Justice for All” Agenda, which highlights legislation that she is supporting to address institutional racism and help create a more just society for all Americans. Over the past weeks, Granite Staters and Americans of all backgrounds have been compelled to examine their beliefs about police brutality and institutional racism. The unconscionable murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, caught on video for all the world to see, sparked a long-overdue national conversation about the dangers and fears people of color live with every day. MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sen. Maggie Hassan is leading a letter by the state’s congressional delegation to U.S. House and Senate leaders seeking additional federal funding for nonprofit organizations they say are still under financial duress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In letter to FTC, NH congresswoman calls on agency to investigate ‘blatant disregard’ of federal law U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster, D-2nd Dist., is helping to lead an effort calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the short video app TikTok for “blatant disregard” of a consent decree related to children’s privacy. Members of Congress from New Hampshire are joining a call for clean energy workforce investment as part of the economic recovery from COVID-19. CONCORD – Rep. Annie Kuster is urging President Donald Trump and her Republican colleagues to abandon their focus from doing away with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and instead extend access to affordable, available health care to every American. Of all the inequity and dysfunction exposed by COVID-19, the disconnect in our food chain breaks my heart. The images of farmers having to dump their milk down the drain or till their freshly grown fruits and vegetables back into the soil are devastating. On July 13, 2019, Representative Annie Kuster joined 20 other Democratic Members of Congress at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that she has nominated 21 New Hampshire students for admission to the United States Service Academies. Of the 21 students, one was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, two to the Merchant Marine Academy, eight to the U.S. Military Academy, and<\|endoftext\|>(Concord, NH) – Today, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statements on the government shutdown’s impact on New Hampshire efforts to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Kuster’s entire speech can be viewed HERE (Washington, DC) – Today, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH HHS) has been awarded a $289,598 Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. (Washington, DC) – Last night, Congresswoman Annie Kuster was assigned to the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee for the 116th Congress. The E&C Committee has wide jurisdiction over critical issues including health care, energy, climate change, the environment, broadband and internet policy, as well as interstate and foreign commerce. (Washington, DC) — U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congressmembers Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today introduced legislation to redesignate the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site as a “National Historical Park” to more appropriately reflect the expansion and utilization of the grounds. (Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in taking action to protect access to affordable healthcare for Granite Staters by passing a resolution to help prevent Republican efforts to dismantle the entirety of the Affordable Care Act, including a crucial provision that ensure access to healthcare for tens of thousands of people in N WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan and Congresswoman Annie Kuster today joined their Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act. The new legislation would protect federal workers and their families from foreclosures, evictions, and loan defaults during a government shutdown. (Washington, DC) – Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) are leading more than sixty of their colleagues in calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to prioritize policies that will help tackle the opioid epidemic. (Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) co-introduced H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. This legislation would expand veterans benefits for 90,000 Navy veterans who served in the coastal waters of Vietnam and are impacted by toxic exposure as a result of their service. In The News WASHINGTON — New Hampshire’s congressional delegation is seeking financial support for the state Department of Fish and Game since it, among other agencies, has been conducting rescues in the forest without compensation. NASHUA, N.H. — For the sixth year in a row, some Granite State students are making sure our veterans are not forgotten this holiday season. Students at New Searles Elementary School in Nashua spent part of their Monday making holiday cards as part of the Holiday Cards for Heroes Drive. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are backing a bill that would prevent new red tape from being imposed on small businesses following a court decision on collecting sales taxes from online shopping. WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and U.S. Reps. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. Congresswoman Annie Kuster is joining a handful of colleagues in demanding answers from the VA on how it will overcome problems implementing the Forever GI Bill. This year’s early snowfall has New Hampshire ski fans rubbing their hands with glee, but for a certain set of snow sports fans – the senior set, you might say – there’s something missing. U.S. Congresswoman Ann McKlane Kuster met with staff at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough Thursday to discuss increased access to federal resources for opioid addiction and the challenges of rural health care. SALEM — The Salem Fire Department has increased the size of its staff for the first time in 28 years thanks to a federal grant. Fire Chief Paul Parisi said the department hadn’t increased its staff since 1990, even though the number of incidents they respond to has increased 80 percent over that time period. A bipartisan group of nearly a dozen lawmakers is calling for immediate action and an oversight hearing following a watchdog report that found the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has wrongly denied hundreds of military sexual trauma claims in recent years. Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that she has nominated 21 New Hampshire students for admission to the United States Service Academies. Of the 21 students, one was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, two to the Merchant Marine Academy, eight to the U.S. Military Academy, and ten to the U.S. Naval Academy.	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ICYMI: Latta Addresses Autonomous Vehicle Framework Legislation in The Hill Op-Ed Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) authored an op-ed for The Hill where he weighs in on the importance of legislation establishing a national framework for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). Click here to read the piece in its entirety. Federal autonomous vehicle framework is needed for the US to be a leader in AV technology By Rep. Bob Latta The future is bright for American leadership in the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The advent of self-driving technologies offers incredible benefits that will save thousands of lives every year by reducing traffic accidents and deaths. It will also provide countless seniors and those living with disabilities with increased mobility and improved quality of life. At the same time, AV technology will support American industry and good-paying jobs right here at home. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, traffic fatalities spiked in 2021 with 42,915 people dying in motor vehicle crashes. That is the highest number of traffic-related fatalities since 2005 and a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year. Much of this increase can be attributed to distracted driving which accounts for 94 percent of accidents. AVs and other auto technologies hold the promise to reverse these trends and save thousands of lives. In addition, this technology would also save Americans billions of dollars and countless hours of their time that are spent dealing with auto accidents. Aside from safety, AVs hold the promise of increased mobility for seniors and Americans living with disabilities. For many, travelling to the grocery store, a restaurant or to a job is dependent on a relative or friend that needs to drive them. Autonomous vehicles will provide them the opportunity to live a more independent life where they move from Point A to Point B on their own. Unfortunately, the lack of a federal AV framework threatens U.S. leadership on this issue and empowers countries like China, Japan and Germany to take the lead. Without this framework, we are throwing away our chance to be the world leader in emerging AV technologies. Currently, manufacturers are forced to navigate a patchwork of rules and regulations for developing and testing AVs. It’s making us less competitive. The solution is legislation I’ve authored, the SELF DRIVE Act. This bill establishes the necessary framework on the federal level to ensure the safety of highly automated vehicles while providing regulatory certainty for manufacturers. The federal government has long been in charge of regulating the vehicles on our roadways and the SELF DRIVE Act keeps them in that role as new AV technology rolls out. The bill establishes a national standard that ensures that consumers can be confident that the AVs they are riding in or they see on the road are safe. As I have said countless times on this issue, our motto when it comes to AVs is “Safety First, Safety Last, Safety Always.” The SELF DRIVE Act requires that AVs must be as safe as, if not safer than, the vehicles that are currently on our roadways. In addition, a federal standard ensures that consumers can be confident that there will be no issues when autonomous vehicles cross state lines. Currently, states can impose different standards that may make it impossible for an AV to drive across a state border. In addition, the bill requires AV manufacturers put in place plans to address data privacy and cybersecurity. In the new digital age, manufacturers must address these concerns from the ground up as they build these vehicles. This summer, we will mark the five-year anniversary of the introduction of the SELF DRIVE Act. That legislation passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 115th Congress but failed in the Senate without a vote. Since that time, we have only fallen farther behind. As we have seen throughout previous decades, technology does not evolve in a vacuum, and it’s critical that Congress act. We need clear laws and an innovation-friendly environment that will keep the U.S. the world leader when it comes to vehicle manufacturing. If Congress fails to act, other countries will step in and dictate the future of AV technology. We cannot allow this to happen. For the United States to be the driver of cutting-edge technology, we need a framework that allows the industry to innovate while ensuring high safety standards. To maintain our leadership in the world, Congress must avoid shortsightedness, look over the horizon and pass the SELF DRIVE Act. Bob Latta has served on all six Energy and Commerce subcommittees and is currently the Republican leader of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee. The Energy and Commerce Committee is the oldest standing legislative committee<\|endoftext\|>Latta and Griffith Lead HALT Fentanyl Act Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA9) introduced the Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. Currently, fentanyl and fentanyl related substances (FRS) temporarily fall under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) due to a temporary scheduling order that runs through March 11th, 2022. Due to the increase in overdose deaths related to fentanyl and FRS, this bill will address the permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogs in the Schedule I category as well as grant researchers the ability to conduct studies on these substances. The Halt Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act closely tracks recommendations to Congress submitted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy in September. It would permanently place fentanyl related substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), simplify registration processes for certain research with Schedule I substances, removing barriers that currently impede such work, and provide for exemption of individual FRS from Schedule I when evidence demonstrates it is appropriate.“Over the last three decades, the United States has been fighting the opioid epidemic, ranging from prescription opioids to synthetic opioids, like fentanyl,” said Latta. “The havoc these substances wreak on our communities is devastating, and congressional action must be taken. I am pleased to introduce meaningful legislation alongside my colleague, Rep. Griffith, that will permanently schedule fentanyl and fentanyl related substances as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In the United States, we lost more than 100,000 lives to drug overdose deaths from April 2020 to April 2021 per the CDC, and in Ohio, 5,585 lives. We must prioritize combating this epidemic, and I invite my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in this fight.” “Fentanyl and its analogues are fuels that stoke the fire of the opioid crisis devastating families across the country,” said Griffith. “This bill introduced by Congressman Latta and I would recognize the danger of fentanyl related substances by permanently scheduling them while also allowing researchers to study their effects. As drug overdoses continue to claim thousands of lives each year in our country, our bill offers a way to make progress amid the tragedy of addiction.” Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. “Chinese fentanyl is fueling the overdose epidemic, flooding through our southern border with the help of the drug cartels.” said Dr. Cassidy. “Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States. To ensure law enforcement has the tools to combat this trend, we cannot let this Schedule I classification lapse.” In the past year alone, criminal drug cartels have been flooding the U.S. with counterfeit pills. More have been seized this year so far than in the previous two years. There has been enough fentanyl seized at the border to kill 2.5 billion people, or the entire U.S. population over seven times. Fentanyl and fentanyl related substances can be 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Just a few milligrams which is an amount that fits inside the ear of Lincoln on a penny, can be lethal. ###This date has been updated to reflect the Scheduling Order being extended through the Continuing Resolution passed on February 17th, 2022.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Joins Letter Questioning the Biden Administration’s Consideration of Paying Illegal Migrants Representative Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI6) and seventy-four other Republican colleagues to send a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to address the Biden Administration’s consideration of payment up to $1 million per migrant family who illegally crossed the southern border in 2018. “The Biden Administration’s consideration of $450,000 payments per migrant who was taken into custody and separated from their family after attempting to illegally enter the United States in 2018 is a political stunt,” said Latta. “We are currently experiencing a real humanitarian crisis at our southern border; and I’ve seen it for myself during my visit earlier this year. Unfortunately, since my trip to the border, the situation has only worsened. Rather than signaling to the world that our borders are open and those who attempt to illegally enter our country will get a pay-off, the Biden Administration needs to reverse course, take action to secure our border, and make it clear to those who want to come to our country that they must go through the proper legal channels.” The complete text of the letter is online and below: Dear Secretary Mayorkas, Attorney General Garland, and Secretary Becerra: According to an October 28th Wall Street Journal article, the Biden administration is considering offering almost $1 million per family to those who were taken into custody and separated after illegally crossing our southern border. If finalized, the total settlement could reach $1 billion or more.1 Unfortunately, this is just the latest in a litany of issues created by extreme policy changes that have led to the ongoing, persistent, and preventable historic humanitarian crisis at our border. These changes have signaled to human traffickers and drug cartels that the United States southern border is open for business, so long as you are not entering legally. While immigration has been a bedrock of the United States since its founding, we should not be creating policy that encourages individuals to illegally enter our country by traveling thousands of miles through some of the most dangerous parts of the world organized by international criminal syndicates responsible for thousands of murders throughout Mexico and the U.S. – all during a global pandemic. Furthermore, it is ironic that this administration would focus on the well-being of illegal immigrants when, in July 2021, several whistleblowers came forward to shed light on the deplorable conditions at a Ft. Bliss detention center responsible for overseeing the care of more than 5,000 children. The reports claimed that COVID spread among the kids, contractors hired by the Department of Health and Human Services lacked childcare experience, and it took months to receive supplies to quell a lice outbreak among the young people.2 Unconscionably, bureaucrats in Washington advised those on the ground to paint a rosy picture and to not allow the public to find out how decrepit the conditions were. The family separation policy was ended in June 2018, and, in some cases, already resolved for far less than the reported figures this administration is discussing. To better understand this negotiation, we request you answer the below questions expeditiously. 1. Is the reporting correct and could families who illegally crossed the southern border and were separated receive larger settlements than the victims of the September 11th terrorist attack? 2. What is the total amount of American taxpayer dollars that the administration plans to authorize to settle these cases? 3. Will those families who illegally crossed the southern border and were separated be given preferential treatment to remain in the United States over those attempting to legally immigrate? We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing your response. === Genre: journalism and media communication, transportation engineering<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: === Domain: journalism and media communication, celebrity. Informative info such as Wikipedia. #### Working in the Australian television industry\| Kris Noble (born 12 October 1952) is an Australian retired television executive, best known for his extensive work in the Australian television industry and for his work on American co-productions Moby Dick and Farscape. At the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1998, Noble was named as one of the nominees for Most Outstanding Miniseries for his work on Moby Dick which was filmed in Australia. Noble was born in India and then raised in Britain before relocating to Australia in the 1970's when he was aged in his early 20's. Noble's early television career in Australia began with 16-year stint at the in the 1970's and 1980's. His time at the ABC included working as a director on Countdown. In September 1984, Noble was appointed as producer and director of second series of Australia You're Standing In It succeeding John Eastway. When a sequel to the satirical ABC program The Gillies Report called The Gillies Republic was aired in 1986, Noble was appointed as an associate producer on the show. While at the ABC, Noble helped launch the careers of Australian comedians Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Marg Downey, Michael Veitch, Magda Szubanski and Tom Gleisner when he saw the potential for a sketch television show after seeing their comedy show at The Last Laugh in Melbourne in 1984. After Noble developed a pilot episode of The D-Generation for the ABC, two series of the program were produced which were met with critical acclaim. In September 1987, the ABC debuted a new live Saturday morning youth program called The Factory hosted by Alex Papps and Andrew Daddo. Just days before its first airing, the program's executive producer Grant Rule resigned with Noble urgently brought in as a replacement. In late 1987, Noble developed a pilot for comedian Gerry Connolly under the working title Are We To Be Spared Nothing?. Just like how he had first seen the members of The D-Generation, Noble had also seen Connolly perform at The Last Laugh in Melbourne and saw potential in Connolly's comic talent, impressed with his ability to ad-lib. In 1988, Noble began a brief tenure at the Seven Network. One of his first jobs at Seven was as the executive producer of a new Saturday morning show hosted by Jono and Dano (Jonathan Coleman and Ian Rogerson) called Saturday Morning Live. While at Seven, Noble also produced and directed a series of comedy specials in 1988 featuring Irishman Dave Allen as well as the John Farnham concert special Classic Jack in 1989 which saw Farnham perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Noble also produced the 1989 Logie Awards telecast for Seven before leaving the network. Arrival at Nine In 1989, Noble began his lengthy tenure with the Nine Network. He was appointed as the executive producer of the new home video clip series Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show in 1990, hosted by Australian television veteran Graham Kennedy. Notorious for his temper and for sending faxes, Kennedy's first fax relating to the program sent to Channel 9 was addressed to Noble. It read: "You've probably heard stories about how 'difficult' I am to work with and how I shout and have tantrums! All these stories are true. It's all caused by nervous tension and very little of the abuse is meant - if any. This note to you is simply to warn you that it WILL happen and I apologise in advance." In June 1990, Noble warned viewers of Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show that if the network received any home video of potentially dangerous behaviour, they would likely be reported to the authorities. Noble was reported as saying: "If we see that a child, adult, or animal has been put in danger we will not hesitate to report them. We've had one bad video where a child was throwing a cat. We were horrified by it and sent a letter and the video back." The RSPCA also warned that if they received information about the exploitation of animals, they would also launch a prosecution. Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show was the final television series hosted by Kennedy. After his departure, the show was re-titled to Australia's Funniest Home Video Show with Queensland television identity Jacki MacDonald replacing Kennedy as host. Although the taping of the show was relocated to Brisbane, Noble continued on as executive producer flying to Brisbane for the tapings. In 1991, Noble became the executive producer of Nine's new sitcom All Together Now, created by Pino Amenta, Philip Dalkin and John Powditch. The show became a hit for Nine Network, becoming one of the few successful Australian multi-camera sitcoms filmed in front of a live studio audience. Head of Drama appointment After his workload at Nine had expanded to overseeing All Together Now, game show Cluedo, drama The Flying Doctors, controversial soap opera Chances as well as another sitcom called My Two Wives, Noble was appointed as Nine's head of drama in 1992. His appointment came at a time when the network hadn't produced many successful drama series for some time with the exception of The Flying Doctors. By his own admission, Nine didn't have "a good track record". Despite the disappointing ratings of the network's revamped version of The Flying Doctors (retitled to R.F.D.S.), Noble was keen to promote Nine's new batch of drama in 1993 including Law of the Land, Snowy, The Feds, telemovie Singapore Sling, children's drama Ship to Shore and a new soap called Paradise Beach. All programs had some degree of success, with the exception of Paradise Beach which struggled in the ratings and was almost universally panned by television critics. As head of drama, Noble saw the network's fortunes regarding commissioning successful drama series gradually turn throughout the 1990's with Halifax f.p, Water Rats, Twisted Tales, Good Guys, Bad Guys, Murder Call and Stingers as well as children's fantasy drama Spellbinder all among the show's considered successful for the network under Noble's supervision. Noble was protective of the network's drama offerings, going as far as writing a letter to the editor in 1996 in response to a reader's accusations of racism in Water Rats. After the failure of Paradise Beach, Noble seemed to be reluctant to consider any further soap operas for Nine and openly criticised the genre in 1995, declaring "The soapie is dead. People don't have time for ongoing storylines - they get home later, the pace of living is faster, there's more competitions from videos and movies. People miss a few episodes in a series and they can't be bothered catching up." Despite this, Nine commissioned soap opera Pacific Drive which began airing on Nine the following year. In 1997, it was reported that the Nine Network and Britain's Whale Productions were filming the miniseries Moby Dick in Port Phillip Bay, with a cast including Patrick Stewart, Gregory Peck, Henry Thomas and Bruce Spence. Noble was impressed with the production quality stating "All the effects look great - everything is so real... People won't know where the location is and who is behind it. They will think because it is so good that it has been made in Hollywood." The Moby Dick miniseries, which aired on the USA Network, was met with critical acclaim. It received three nominations at the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1998. Moby Dick was nominated for Outstanding Miniseries (losing to From the Earth to the Moon, Patrick Stewart was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (losing to Gary Sinise) and Gregory Peck was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (losing to George C. Scott). Noble was named as one of the senior production staff in the Outstanding Miniseries nomination along with Francis Ford Coppola, Fred Fuchs, Robert Halmi Sr., Steve McGlothen and Franc Roddam. In 1998, a new films and television unit was launched at the Nine Network. The unit's first project was the ambitious 22-episode space adventure Farscape, created by Rockne S. O'Bannon, which was produced in association with The Jim Henson Company. Noble was credited as an executive producer on the show along with O'Bannon, Brian Henson and Robert Halmi Jr. Farscape enjoyed success and the show earnt a number of Saturn Awards. It also led to a Farscape convention in California. The 2004 miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars was produced to conclude the show following the sudden cancellation of the series by the Sci-Fi Channel in 2002. Criticism of the ABA The scheduling of Nine's soap Pacific Drive was a sore point for Noble, who saw its potential to be a suitable afternoon drama to complement the network's American soaps, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. This prompted Noble to attack the Australian Broadcasting Authority for their refusal to consider a local daytime drama eligible for local drama quota points which is usually reserved for programs between 5pm and midnight. Taking umbrage at criticism in The Sydney Morning Herald who described the ratings figures for Pacific Drive (airing at 11pm) as "one terrible embarrassment", Noble penned a letter condemning the ABA. Revealing that Nine had intended to schedule Pacific Drive at 3:30pm following The Young and the Restless, Noble said the network had lobbied the ABA hoping they would change their rulings to allow an Australian mid-afternoon drama to count as local content, arguing that if the program was high quality and not a "cheap excuse" to avoid their responsibilities regarding the drama quota, it should be irrelevant to when the program aired. Noble wrote: "The ABA, however were not amenable to this argument, clearly feeling that the strong afternoon viewing audience should be left to overseas soaps and talk shows, that an attempt to provide local product to their taste was somehow less worthy than providing local product for prime-time viewing tastes. Why can't an Australian soap compete in the potentially higher rating mid-afternoon timeslot with the American soaps?" Responding to Noble's criticism, the ABA's Fiona Chisolm laid the blame at the Australian television industry for daytime Australian dramas being ineligible for local content quota points, stating: "It was the production industry and industry lobby groups (including Nine) that argued against expanding the timeband, considering it to be a serious threat to the levels of drama production... and likely to result in the production of inexpensive, lower quality dramas." Pacific Drive was later moved to an afternoon timeslot, despite being the show not being able earn Nine any local drama quota points. Nine temporarily stopped production of the soap in 1997 to clear a backlog episodes which weren't able to air due to the network's live cricket coverage. At this time, Noble continued his argument for it to be eligible for local content quota points, citing the show's competitive ratings in the 3:30pm timeslot (with a 40% national audience share, with a 70%-80% share of the female 18-39 demographic), stating: "If quality Australian drama programs can compete with American soaps in the afternoon, then they should be able to qualify for local content quotas." The Last of the Ryans criticism In April 1997, Noble defended Nine's decision to commission a television movie about Ronald Ryan, the last man legally executed in Australia for the 1965 murder of George Hodson. Hodson's daughter Carole Barns criticised the way her father was portrayed in the movie and for the way it had portrayed Ryan, played by Richard Roxburgh, as a "likeable larrikan". Noble said it wasn't Nine's intention to glorify Ryan and said that although he felt sorry for Barns, he believed she was more upset about they way they focused on Ryan instead of her father. Noble later said that the rationale behind making the film was because of Ryan's status as the last person hanged in Australia. He said Barnes' father was indeed an unsung and forgotten hero. 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### Wikipedia: #### Sarcastic tour of the studio. The first guest, 31-year-old comedian and actor Bill Murray, came out in confrontational fashion, throwing jibes and accusations at the host as part of a knowing put-on. He remained for two more similarly sardonic segments in which he first presented footage of a Chinese zoo baby panda as a supposed home video of his recently adopted pet, before expressing newfound love for aerobics and pulling a crew member onstage, making her do jumping jacks along with him to Olivia Newton-John's "Physical". The second comedy piece was a remote titled "The Shame of the City"; taking a general format of a local news action segment, it featured Letterman touring several New York locations pointing out various civic problems with righteous indignation. The second guest was Don Herbert, TV's "Mr. Wizard", and the show ended with a young comic named Steve Fessler reciting aloud the script of the obscure Bela Lugosi film Bowery at Midnight. The reviews were mixed — Los Angeles Times wrote: "Much of Letterman's first week did not jell" — but more importantly, the show drew 1.5 million viewers, 30% more than had tuned in for Snyder's Tomorrow. On the third night, after baseball great Hank Aaron finished his interview segment with Letterman, a camera followed him backstage, where TV sportscaster Al Albert conducted a post-interview chat with Aaron about how it had gone. Eccentric and awkward, the show immediately established a sensibility that was clearly different from The Tonight Show. The show was produced by Johnny Carson's production company, as a result of a clause in Carson's contract with NBC that gave him control of what immediately followed The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Carson, for his part, wanted Late Night to have as little overlap with his show as possible. In fact, most ground rules and restrictions on what Letterman could do came not from the network but from the production company itself. Letterman could not have a sidekick like Ed McMahon, and Paul Shaffer's band could not include a horn section like Doc Severinsen's. Letterman was told he could not book old-school showbiz guests such as James Stewart, George Burns, or Buddy Hackett, who were fixtures on Johnny's show (the fact that Tonight had long moved to Hollywood and Late Night was taped in New York helped minimize guest overlap). Letterman was also specifically instructed not to replicate any of the signature pieces of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson like "Stump the Band" or "Carnac the Magnificent". Carson also wanted Letterman to minimize the number of topical jokes in his opening monologue. Production and scheduling edit Late Night originated from NBC Studio 6A at the RCA (later GE) Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The program ran four nights a week, Monday to Thursday, from the show's premiere on February 1, 1982, until June 4, 1987. Friday shows were added on June 12, 1987, although the show still only produced four new episodes a week. Monday's shows were re-runs. NBC previously aired Friday Night Videos in the 12:30 a.m. slot on Saturday morning, with occasional Late Night specials and reruns. Friday Night Videos was reduced to an hour's length and moved up an hour to 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Starting on September 2, 1991, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was pushed back from 11:30 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., with Letterman starting at 12:35 a.m., at the request of NBC affiliates who wanted more advertising time for their profitable late newscasts. Like The Tonight Show in the 1980s and early 1990s, Late Night aired annual anniversary specials. They aired on or about February 1, first in its own timeslot (albeit on a Friday, preempting SCTV). From 1984–1987, episodes of Saturday Night Live were preempted for the special. Finally, from 1988–1990 and in 1992, the special aired in prime time, after Cheers. There were no anniversary specials in 1991 and 1993. (Letterman would leave NBC later in 1993.) David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival also aired in Saturday Night Live's timeslot over Thanksgiving weekend in 1985, before a second and final installment aired in prime time the Friday after Thanksgiving in 1986. The festivals were a collection of shorts starring, directed and/or written by celebrities. On September 30, 1991, A&E, a U.S. cable channel partly owned by General Electric—then the parent company of NBC—began broadcasting repeats of Late Night in an effort of monetizing the show's vast accumulation of old episodes. The repeats aired for less than a year, until July 24, 1992. The syndication deal had been brokered without Letterman's knowledge, and he frequently made his displeasure of the arrangement known on-air, feeling that having reruns broadcast five nights a week, earlier in the evening on cable, diluted the value of the nightly first-run shows on NBC—fearing people would not be willing to stay up late for the first-run if they could watch repeats of the program at an earlier time. Because of Letterman's opposition, the syndication run was ended early and not attempted again until after he had left NBC. In November 1993, E! Entertainment Television purchased syndication rights to Late Night with David Letterman. The network broadcast repeats of complete shows from various years five days per week from 1993 until 1996. Then, Trio: Popular Arts Television (owned by NBC/Vivendi Universal Entertainment) picked up reruns and showed them from 2002 until the channel went off the air in 2005. A number of programs were sold by GoodTimes Entertainment in 1992–93. These episodes were stripped of the series theme, open and close. No DVD release is currently scheduled (GoodTimes went bankrupt in 2005; the company's assets are now owned by Gaiam, which does not typically distribute general-interest programming). In February 2022, through a licensing agreement between NBC and Worldwide Pants and coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Late Night's premiere, Letterman opened his official YouTube channel, which contains clips of Letterman's Late Night and his previous morning and subsequent Late Show programs. Letterman moves to CBS edit Letterman, who had hoped to get the hosting job of The Tonight Show following Johnny Carson's retirement, moved to CBS in 1993 when the job was given to Jay Leno. This was done against the wishes of Carson, who had always seen Letterman as his rightful successor, according to CBS senior vice president Peter Lassally, a one-time producer for both men. Letterman announced the move on January 14, 1993. On April 25, 1993, Lorne Michaels chose Conan O'Brien, who was a writer for The Simpsons at the time and a former writer for Michaels at Saturday Night Live, to fill Letterman's old seat directly after The Tonight Show. O'Brien began hosting a new show in Letterman's old timeslot, taking over the Late Night name on September 13, 1993. When Letterman left, NBC asserted their intellectual property rights to several of the most popular Late Night segments. Letterman easily adapted to these restrictions for his CBS show: The "Viewer Mail" segment was continued under the name "CBS Mailbag," and Late Night fixture Larry "Bud" Melman continued his antics under his real name, Calvert DeForest. Similarly, the in-house band (now free to add horns) was unable to use the name "The World's Most Dangerous Band," so the name was changed to "Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra". The name "CBS Orchestra", approved by CBS (who retained rights to the name after Letterman retired in 2015), was Shaffer's idea. Notably, however, "Stupid Pet Tricks" originated on Letterman's 1980 early morning show The David Letterman Show, to which Letterman, not NBC, owned the rights. This meant "Stupid Pet Tricks" was able to cross over to the CBS show with its name and concept unchanged. With Carson retired, Letterman was also granted free use of some of Carson's sketches, and in due time, "Stump the Band" and "Carnac the Magnificent" (with Shaffer as Carnac) entered the Late Show rotation. This section needs additional citations for verification. (September 2023) Like most other late-night talk shows, the show featured at least two or three guests each night, usually including a comedian or musical guest. Letterman frequently used crew members in his comedy bits, so viewers got to know the writers and crew members of the show. Common contributors included bandleader Paul Shaffer, Chris Elliott, Calvert DeForest as "Larry 'Bud' Melman," announcer Bill Wendell, writer Adam Resnick, scenic designer Kathleen Ankers, stage manager Biff Henderson, producer Robert Morton, director Hal Gurnee, associate director Peter Fatovich, stage hand Al Maher, camera operator Baily Stortz, production manager Elmer Gorry as NBC President Grant Tinker, and the "production twins," Barbara Gaines and Jude Brennan. The cramped quarters of 30 Rockefeller Plaza also often played into the humor of the show. Letterman's show established a reputation for being unpredictable. A number of celebrities had even stated that they were afraid of appearing on the show. This reputation was born out of moments like Letterman's verbal sparring matches with Cher, Shirley MacLaine and Harvey Pekar. The show had its frequent favorite guests including Pee Wee Herman, Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, George Carlin and Jay Leno. Female guests Teri Garr and Sandra Bernhard were frequently booked, with Garr appearing 32 times and Bernhard appearing 28 times. Because of the creativity of staff writers like Merrill Markoe, Letterman's NBC show, in its first few years especially, had innovative segments and theme shows that were new and different from other talk shows of the time. Some were visual gags that owed a debt to pioneers like Ernie Kovacs and Steve Allen. Among the highlights were: - One early episode showed everything from Dave's eye view with Markoe and others coming at Dave to pitch ideas as he walked onto the stage, and the audience was shown from Dave's view during the monologue and the opening segments. - In another show, the picture turned like a clock, eventually being seen upside down halfway through. - There were segments where Letterman was dressed in a suit of Velcro and stuck (thrown) to a Velcro wall, a suit of chips and dunked into a vat of chip dip, a suit of Rice Krispies and doused with gallons of milk while lying in a huge bowl, a suit of Alka Seltzer tablets and dunked in water, a suit of suet and placed in a cage with farm animals, etc. - Visual segments showing things being crushed by a hydraulic press, thrown through fluorescent lights or dropped off an office building to smash on the ground, were also common. - Letterman's desk featured a control panel where he could operate a bubble machine, a confetti cannon, "radioactive" steam, a belch of New York soot or strange lighting. - When he threw his pencils through the fake window scene behind him, a sound effect of breaking glass was always heard. Occasionally, if sound effects technician Howard Vinitisky was slow in triggering the appropriate breaking glass sound effect, Letterman would mockingly chide Vinitisky for the error. (He would also congratulate Vinitisky when the sound effect was especially well-timed.) - A robotic arm for a while delivered the Top Ten List, and for another week or so, a complicated series of tubes would produce swirling coffee to eventually land in his cup on the desk. - Cameras mounted on a chimpanzee's back (Late Night Monkey Cam) or on the roof (Roof Cam) would show odd viewpoints of the set and its participants. Other show format innovations related to the way individual episodes or segments were presented: - The Custom Made Shows allowed the audience to vote on each part of the hour, what they wanted to see, and the resulting shows had guests talking in high-pitched voices like they had inhaled helium (Jane Pauley refused to say a word during this, and answered his questions by writing answers on cards and showing them), sitting in dentist chairs or lawn furniture, the theme music replaced by the theme from Gilligan's Island, and an opening montage of the director's vacation photos. - Reruns were often scoffed at by Letterman, telling the audience not to waste their time watching next Monday. Sometimes the entire rerun would be dubbed into a foreign language for rebroadcast, baffling viewers. - === Category - journalism and media communication, celebrity<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. #### Verification. (August 2018) Former call signs KOME was a commercial FM radio station in San Jose, California, broadcasting at 98.5 MHz. KOME was on the air from 1971 through 1998. Currently, the 98.5 FM frequency is home to KUFX "K-Fox," a classic rock station. An unrelated FM station in Tolar, Texas, airing a classic hits radio format in the western section of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, currently uses the KOME call sign. It broadcasts at 95.5 MHz, and is owned by Chisholm Trail Communications. On July 1, 1959, the station first signed on the air. It was owned by Edward W. Meece, one of the founders of Pacifica Radio. Meece formed The Audio House, Inc., and got the Federal Communications Commission to issue a construction permit for the radio station to be built. KRPM's original format was classical music. It was only powered at 3,300 watts, so its signal was only available in and around San Jose. Free Form KOME Meece sold The Audio House, Inc, with KRPM, for roughly $300,000 in February 1971 to Mel Gollub of Pennsylvania and Ron Cutler. The station's call letters were changed to KOME, and the format became free-form rock. The station allowed its disc jockeys to choose their music from a vast and diverse library of rock, jazz, blues and R&B vinyl albums. It would not be uncommon to hear The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Who and The Allman Brothers in the same show where you'd hear Issac Hayes, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, The Crusaders, Grover Washington, Jr., Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell. Music sets were often themed as "Who'll Stop the Rain," "I Wish It Would Rain" and "Riders on the Storm." Or you could hear a themed set of only Motown songs. But the emphasis at KOME from 1971 to 1974 was on each DJ having a show with its own music personality. And segues (blending two songs together as one ends and one begins) was always part of the presentation. KOME first originated from studios in the Pruneyard Shopping Center in Campbell in the Towers building on the 13th floor. Later, KOME moved to an old house on The Alameda in San Jose. Radio veteran, Bob Simmons became their Program Director in 1972 and remained for a year, taking charge of the jocks and designing the iconic black and yellow diamond KOME sticker. DJs from 1971 to 1975 included Cese McGowan, Uncle Jack Tossman, Gary T., Phil Charles, Michael "Mother" Deal, Wolf (Rick Ricketts), Wapaho Joe (Amadeo), Joe Kelly, Dick Baribou, Captain Reif/Jim Reifschneider, Mark Sherry, Victor Boc, J. William Weed and The Lobster (Paul Wells). The DJs each had their own personalities while on the air. Cese was laid back and was quite eclectic with an emphasis on folk music. Uncle Jack was a Beatles, Moody Blues and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young fan with an engaging personality. Mother Deal was a prankster on the air, a straight-ahead rocker who loved novelty songs like "My Ding-a-Ling." And Wolf (Ricky Ricketts) was serious about constructing engaging sets and segues. He would regularly come up with songs the listeners never heard before, styles you hadn't heard before, and types of music you may have never considered before. Lobster, Joe Kelly, and Wapaho Joe were progressive rock guys who enjoyed playing Nektar, Genesis (band) and Robin Trower but all could easily stretch out to fusion of any kind, especially jazz-rock fusion artists such as Jeff Beck. Moving Toward Playlists In 1973, Cliff Feldman was put in charge of the jocks and format as KOME's Program Director. In 1974, KOME management appointed a new program director, Ed Romig from ABC owned rock station WDAI-FM in Chicago (now WLS-FM). As other progressive stations were moving toward more researched rock playlists, Romig ended the free-form format, mandating the use of index cards with specific songs to be played. This became a time of transition from progressive radio disc-jockeys whose shows had music personalities to be replaced by air personalities and strict music formats. Romig brought in Peter B. Collins from Chicago, and hired Jona Denz, Dana Jang, and Gene Mitchell. In August 1977, Mikel Herrington (previously known as "Captain Mikey") was made Program Director and discarded the card catalog playlist in favor of allowing jocks to select "playable" tracks from an eclectic library of art rock, punk, new wave, country rock, heavy metal, oldies, and comedy. Local bands such as Hush and Cornell Hurd often got airplay. Herrington hosted the morning show and hired Barry Corkery, Dennis Erectus, Laurie Roberts, Mark Goldberg, Kelly Cox, Larry Jacobs, Greg McClure and Joe Regelski. KOME attracted a loyal South Bay rock audience throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, against original San Jose FM rock rival 92.3 KSJO. Both stations managed to also serve listeners in the larger neighboring San Francisco radio market, against well-known progressive rock leader 94.9 KSAN (now KYLD), programmed by Tom Donohue. Slogans and Logos KOME's stickers were a common sight on vehicles and high school lockers around the area. Several on-air slogans suggested the sexual connotations of its call letters, probably the most memorable being "Don't touch that dial, it's got "KOME" on it!" as well as others saying things like "K-O-M-E all over your radio dial," "You've got KOME... oozing out of your speakers," "Wake up with KOME in your ear," and "The KOME spot on your radio dial." Not surprisingly, Playboy magazine found this newsworthy enough to mention the station. KOME black-on-yellow diamond stickers were designed in 1972 and became an instant hit. For a short time in 1974, a round zig-zaggy design was tried but was retired quickly. As an alternative the diamond was brought back with reverse colors. The famous KOME diamond stickers have been spotted all around the world. Listeners soon became highly creative, cutting up the decals to read new phrases. The "Our Decal" slogan on the stickers lent itself to other "KOME Paraphernalia" such as pinbacks, patches, nightlights, glass, T-shirts, and even the payroll checks said "Our Checks" on them. The later "Rock Radio" era eliminated the "Our Decal" and replaced it with "FM," as well as producing some with a digital typeface. Both eras produced limited edition decals promoting bands of the day such as The Rolling Stones, The Who and Bruce Springsteen. In 1973 a group of New Yorkers led by former Metromedia executives Michael A. Wiener and Gerald Carrus, who later named their company Infinity Broadcasting, acquired KOME as the first of numerous FM rock acquisitions which soon would include WIVY in Jacksonville, Florida in 1977 and WBCN in Boston in 1979. They moved the studios to a location on Winchester Blvd near Payne Avenue in San Jose in early 1974. News on KOME was taken seriously, but allowed for room to expand to clever parodies of news events of the day. Early reporters included Lynn Ryder and Victor Boc, who also hosted The Expressway talk show on Sunday mornings. Victor became well known for his interviews with over-the-top guests like "Squeaky" Fromme, Sylvia Browne, Mae Brussel, and "The Two". In the early '80s, news often turned hilarious as current events were transformed into skits that rivaled those of popular comedy troupe, The Credibility Gap The Credibility Gap through the efforts of Production Director Jack Perry and News staffers Rob Singleton, Joe Regelski, and Mark Goldberg. In the latter years, the morning team of Blazy and Bob integrated news into mornings, since Bob Lilley was both reporter and side-kick. KOME's reputation for irreverence, raunchy fun, and a broad music format continued into the 1980s. Mikel Hunter and his crew became known for oddball station promotions like the Chicken-Fly and the KOME Party Crashers. KOME enjoyed good ratings in both San Jose and San Francisco during this era. According to an article in Metro, KOME's freeform ethic ended around 1982, when Infinity Broadcasting cut back the station's playlist and enlisted radio programming consultant Jeff Pollack. Mikel Hunter, who earlier had great success programming KMET in Los Angeles, left the station in protest. He spent the next few years doing radio in Las Vegas, Philadelphia and finally back in Northern California at KVYN in Napa Valley, California. In 1983, PD Les Tracy hardened the format to a mostly heavy metal playlist. Tracy and the hard rock sound lasted less than a year. Due to poor ratings, KOME management released Tracy, and new PD Pat Evans reverted KOME to its previous approach. The era between 1984 and 1994 were also ratings winners with personalities such as Blazy & Bob, Stephen Page, "Weird Old Uncle Frank" Bennett, Scott Lewis and the return of Dennis Erectus. KOME won the Rolling Stone Readers' Poll as "Station of the Year" in both 1988 and 1990, landing the station on the cover of the music magazine. Local, national and international live broadcasts and innovative promotions kept the station in the forefront of rock radio. In 1997, Infinity Broadcasting, which had recently merged with CBS, purchased KITS "Live 105," San Francisco from Entercom. Both stations were run with identical formats for a short time. In May 1998 the company acquired American Radio Systems and was legally required to sell one of its existing stations. Infinity opted to sell the 98.5 frequency to Jacor, owners of longtime rival KSJO. Jacor transferred the classic rock station format heard on KUFX and its call sign to the newly acquired frequency. This meant the end of the KOME call letters on June 19, 1998. CBS/Infinity transferred three members of KOME's air staff, Ally Storm, No Name, and Janine Siegel plus the syndicated Howard Stern and Loveline shows to KITS as "The New Live 105". The KOME call letters were retired from the Bay Area, resurfacing briefly on a small co-owned AM station outside the market. KOME was inducted into the Rock Radio Hall of Fame in 2014. The following tables compare KOME's Arbitron average share with those of KSJO and KSAN, over five two-month periods. The data is valid for listeners 12 years and older, from 6 a.m. until midnight, for seven days. In both tables, it appears that KOME began to overtake KSJO significantly in January and February 1979. In the San Francisco nine-county area, KOME actually overtook KSAN slightly in April and May 1979. \|Apr/May 78\|\|Jul/Aug 78\|\|Oct/Nov 78\|\|Jan/Feb 79\|\|Apr/May 79\| \|Apr/May 78\|\|Jul/Aug 78\|\|Oct/Nov 78\|\|Jan/Feb 79\|\|Apr/May 79\| - Ally Storm 1990s - Bear (Barry Corkery) also Oregon radio (died 2013) - Billy Vega about 1988–1992 also KSJO KUFX - Bob Lilley 1986–94: news (News Director in Idaho) (Syndicated, various stations with Jeff Blazy) - Bob Simmons early 1970s also KSJO - Brad Lee 1990s - Brian Kay 1986–1987 also KMBY Monterey - Candi Chamberlain 1984–87 Music Director also KSJO KFRC KYA KRQR KTIM KRSH - Captain Reif (Jim Reifschneider) 1970s also KOME, KEZR (died 2004) - Carson Daly, 1990s (MTV, Last Call with Carson Daly) - Cese McGowan early 1970s - Peter B. Collins, 1970s. He switched to talk show host he covered the Watergate Scandal at the age of 19. He was a host on San Francisco's KGO radio and also had a syndicated talk show. Inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame in 2021. - Cooper (a.k.a. Ken Chelonis) Late 1980s also KLRB (died 2010) - Craig "The Killer" Kilpatrick 1990s - Dana Jang 1974–85 also KKUP KSJO Group Operations NextMedia Chicago, PD of KBAY and KEZR. Inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame in - Dan Stich 1990s (KEZR and KBAY) - Dave Wohlman 1982–98: Production Director, Promotion/Marketing Director, Assistant Program Director, Personality. Host of "The Sunday Morning Time-Machine" and currently hosting "Radio Free Wohlman" (radiofreewohlman.blogspot.com) - Dennis Erectus (Dennis Netto), 1977–92, 1994–97. He was removed from his airshift for decency violations in 1992 then brought back in 1994, after working at KSJO 1993–94. Also on air in San Antonio, Texas and as a production assistant for PD Dana Jang at KBAY/KEZR from 2005 until his heart attack in November 2006. He suffered brain damage and was institutionalized. Because of his lack of health insurance, Netto's friends held fundraisers to help with his medical costs. He died from a second heart attack on June 13, 2012. Inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame in 2013. - Denise Erectus (Donna Volpicella) played Dennis Erectus's sister on === Domain: journalism and media communication, communication engineering. Informative text such as Wikipedia.	[{"idx": "https://late_night_with_david_letterman.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "celebrity-NA-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}, {"idx": "https://kome.wikipedia.org/wiki/en", "domain": "journalism_and_media_communication", "domain2": "communication_engineering-IP-Wikipedia", "header_footer": "", "lang": "en", "source": "fineweb-136.jsonl"}]
Informational Report: Verification. \|Slogan\|\|Yuma-El Centro's WB 6\| \|Channels\|\|Analog: cable 6\| (off the air in September, 2006) \|Owner\|\|Gulf California Broadcasting\| \|Former affiliations\|\|The WB (via WB 100+)\| KWUB was a WB affiliate on cable channel 6 in the Yuma, Arizona - El Centro, California market. Being a cable-only station, the call letters used were neither assigned nor sanctioned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). KWUB was carried on the Adelphia cable systems (now Time Warner Cable in this market). KECY-TV managed and provided local support for KWUB. Before KWUB signed on, Yuma, AZ and El Centro, CA viewers received the WB programs via Superstation WGN or via KTLA or San Diego affiliate KSWB-TV (now a Fox affiliate). KWUB was part of The WB 100+ Station Group. In September 2006, UPN and the WB became The CW Television Network and KWUB ceased operation, with The CW picked up by KSWT as a digital subchannel, which now occupies cable 6 on Time Warner's systems. - "The CW and Pappas Telecasting Companies Announce Long-Term Television Station Affiliation Agreements". The Futon Critic. 16 March 2006. Retrieved 3 April 2015. - "CW ADDS 27 AFFILIATES, INCLUDING 9 FROM PAPPAS". TVNewsCheck.com. 16 March 2006. Retrieved 3 April 2015. \|This article about a television station in Arizona is a stub.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: KWTX-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 10, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Waco, Texas, United States and serving Central Texas, including Waco, Temple and Killeen. The station is owned by Gray Television, as part of a duopoly with Belton-licensed CW affiliate KNCT (channel 46). The two stations share studios on American Plaza in Waco; KWTX-TV's transmitter is located near Moody, Texas. \|Channels\|\|Digital: 10 (VHF)\| \|Slogan\|\|The Breaking News and Weather Authority\| \|Affiliations\|\|10.1: CBS (1956–present)\| \|Owner\|\|Gray Television \| First air date \|April 3, 1955\| Former channel number(s) 10 (VHF, 1955–2009) 53 (UHF, 2001–2009) Independent (April–September 1955) ABC (September 1955–1983, secondary from 1956) UPN (January–September 2006) The CW (2006–2019) Call sign meaning \|K Waco TeXas\| \|HAAT\|\|554.9 m (1,821 ft)\| Public license information KWTX-TV also offers Telemundo programming on its second digital subchannel. This subchannel started on January 23, 2006 as an UPN affiliate ("UPN Waco") and changed its branding to "The CW12 Central Texas" on September 15, 2006. The subchannel switched to Telemundo on January 2, 2019, after Gray Television moved its CW affiliation to former PBS member station KNCT, which it had just acquired from Central Texas College. KBTX-TV (channel 3) in Bryan–College Station operates as a semi-satellite of KWTX-TV. As such, it simulcasts all network and syndicated programming as provided through KWTX-TV but airs separate commercial inserts, legal identifications, local newscasts and Sunday morning religious programs, and has its own website. KWTX-TV serves the western half of the Waco–Temple–Bryan market while KBTX serves the eastern portion. The two stations are counted as a single unit for ratings purposes. Although KBTX-TV maintains its own studios on East 29th Street in Bryan, master control and some internal operations are based at KWTX-TV's facilities. KWTX first signed on the air as an independent station on April 3, 1955. It was originally owned by Texoma Broadcasting, a holding company owned by businessman Milford N. "Buddy" Bostick alongside KWTX radio (AM 1230 and FM 97.5). At the time, crosstown KANG-TV, channel 34, had the ABC, CBS and DuMont affiliations. KWTX picked up ABC in time for the fall 1955 TV season, and DuMont's closure left KANG as a full-time CBS station. Long plagued by financial difficulties due to being the only UHF station in the market at a time when UHF tuners were rare, KANG, owned by Texas Broadcasting Company, shut down at the end of 1955. Texoma bought KANG's assets and sold a 29 percent stake in KWTX to Texas Broadcasting. KWTX picked up the CBS affiliation as a result of the merger with KANG, and has been a primary CBS affiliate ever since. It shared a secondary ABC affiliation with KCEN-TV (channel 6) until 1983. KCEN later briefly switched to being a full-time ABC affiliate. First live televised trialEdit Beginning December 6, 1955, KWTX televised the murder trial of Harry L. Washburn, marking the first live telecast of a courtroom trial in the United States. The telecast earned near universal praise from the legal community. District Judge D.W. Bartlett praised the station's crew for its unobtrusiveness: "I have not noticed anything that would in any way interfere with the administration of justice. I don't think anyone could object to the television being run while this is on. It is perfectly quiet, it's outside the jury, and there's been perfect decorum of all concerned, and I don't think there would be any reflection on any court to have this television carried on as it has been carried on in this court." Role during Branch Davidian raidEdit Just before the Mount Carmel raid on February 28, 1993, Davidian learned that they were facing not a service of warrants, but a shootout. KWTX-TV cameraman James Peeler asked directions of Davidian David Jones, who was driving his postal truck. David Koresh's attorney Dick DeGuerin told reporters that Peeler told Jones, "Well, you better get out of here because there's a United States National Guard helicopter over at TSTC (Texas State Technical College) and they're going to have a big shootout with the religious nuts." Peeler was distressed to see Jones immediately drive to Mount Carmel Center and left the area to call his superiors. According to the Treasury report, Jones told DeGuerin that "Peeler warned him not to go near the Compound as there were going to be 60 to 70 TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) guys in helicopters and a shoot-out would occur'." And Peeler himself confessed to the Treasury review team that he had told Jones there would be "some type of law enforcement action" and that "the action was likely to be a raid of some type and that there might be shooting." KWTX-TV cameraman Dan Mulloney testified that KWTX-TV's initial information came from law enforcement agents he refused to name—something the Treasury report failed to reveal—as well as from a private ambulance driver working with BATF. (Similarly, BATF agent Ballesteros admitted that it was non-BATF law enforcement that tipped off the Waco Tribune-Herald.) Therefore, BATF agents' expectations of a shootout were directly transmitted to the Davidians. Mulloney, Peeler, and reporter John McLemore, along with reporters from the Waco Tribune-Herald, were the only non-combatants at Mount Carmel that day. Mulloney shot the TV footage used around the world of agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms storming the Davidians' home. Mulloney and McLemore later used their vehicle to transport injured ATF agents away from the shootout. McLemore received letter of commendation from the ATF Director for his bravery that day. However, KWTX reporters became easy targets for blame during the subsequent trials following the botched raid, particularly because Koresh learned about the approaching raid from Jones, the postal worker from which Peeler asked directions. McLemore, Peeler and Mulloney were never charged with any crime. Gray Television ownershipEdit On April 15, 1999, Atlanta-based Gray Communications Systems (now Gray Television) announced that it would acquire KWTX-TV, KBTX-TV, and KXII from Texoma Broadcasting for $139 million. Texoma had long owned the stations through three Bostick-controlled holding companies—KWTX Broadcasting, Inc., Brazos Broadcasting, Inc., and KXII Broadcasters, Inc., respectively. The decision to sell the stations stemmed from recommendations by shareholders of the companies because of the costs that the Bostick companies would incur in launching and operating digital television signals for the three stations, with Gray CEO Hilton H. Howell Jr. (a Waco native and shareholder in KWTX) inquiring about purchasing the stations after Bostick was initially unsuccessful in reaching sale agreements with prospective buyers. Through the transaction, which was finalized on October 1, 1999, Gray paid $41.5 million in cash as well as additional cash payments for certain accounts receivable to purchase channel 12 from Bostick-owned KXII Broadcasters Inc. On August 28, 2018, it was reported that the Central Texas College Board of Trustees had voted to assign the broadcast license of PBS member station KNCT to Gray, which would create a duopoly with KWTX-TV. This was possible because KNCT broadcasts on a channel not reserved for non-commercial broadcasting. The sale was approved by the FCC on December 12, and it was completed on December 17. KNCT returned to the air on January 2, 2019, taking CW programming from KWTX-TV. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|10.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KWTX-DT\|\|Main KWTX-TV programming / CBS\| KWTX-TV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 10, on February 17, 2009, the original target date in which full-power television stations in the United States were to transition from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate (which was later pushed back to June 12, 2009). The station's digital signal relocated from its pre-transition UHF channel 53, which was among the high band UHF channels (52–69) that were removed from broadcasting use as a result of the transition, to its analog-era VHF channel 10 for post-transition operations. KWTX airs select Baylor Bears men's basketball games through CBS' broadcast rights with NCAA Basketball. This includes the team's victory in the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game. - "Time to Rescan! New KWTX Channels Coming in 2019". KWTX.com. Gray Television. December 27, 2018. 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Retrieved January 9, 2019. - "New year sees shift in some local TV channel positions", Waco Tribune-Herald, January 5, 2019, Retrieved February 18, 2019. - RabbitEars TV Query for KWTX - "DTV Tentative Channel [ journalism and media communication, communication engineering ]<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, sociology Silicon Valley Leaders Meet with California Legislators and Renew Commitment to Diversity Sacramento (CA) – In a meeting with California State Legislators, technology industry leaders vowed to renew their commitment to find diverse technical talent at all levels, from company boards to specialized technical roles. Legislators representing the California Legislative Black Caucus, California Latino Legislative Caucus, California Legislative Women’s Caucus, and the California Asian Pacific Islander Caucus met with the decision-making executives to discuss current diversity efforts in the Silicon Valley. “It is imperative that diversity be a priority starting at the very top of every company in Silicon Valley and be woven into the fabric of every organization to create a welcoming environment for all,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41), Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Organized by TechNet and hosted by PayPal, summit attendees included top executives representing Uber, Lyft, General Motors, ChargePoint, SunRun, Bloom Energy, Instacart, AirBnB, and tech giants Google and Apple. All in attendance agreed to be more transparent in their efforts and to work with the Legislature in diversifying their boards. The summit not only allowed for communication from industry to the legislature, but assisted in the exchange of ideas amongst the technology companies. “Our great state is blessed with an increasingly diverse and experienced workforce - that is a key reason why California is so attractive to companies in all industries – particularly the high tech community.” said California Latino Legislative Caucus Chair, Senator Ben Hueso (SD – 40). “As has always been the case, the Latino Caucus will work collaboratively with all policy makers and business leaders to enhance employee diversity through common sense solutions.” “The technology industry must address the lack of women—especially women of color—at every level by being leaders in creating opportunities that promote gender equality,” said Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (AD – 58), Chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus. “Diversity is good for business and the talent is here now if space is created and women’s contributions are fostered.” "Silicon Valley and our tech industry have work to do when it comes to diversity," said Assemblymember Laura Friedman (AD – 43). "And it goes beyond the obvious lack of women and some minorities in the workforce and the board rooms. We need content with roles that reflect reality and encourage opportunities, rather than reinforcing tired and oppressive stereotypes." "We need our workforce to be more reflective of all Californians," said Assemblymember Rob Bonta (AD – 18) Chair of the API Legislative Caucus. "It's the right thing to do and it's also good business. Studies have shown that companies with racial and ethnic diversity, as well as better female representation in leadership, achieve higher revenue, more profitability, and higher market values." PayPal proudly spoke of their new diversity department stating that they want to focus on creating an inclusive culture both in their Silicon Valley office and across the world. Other companies spoke of pipeline programs such as AirBnB’s “AirBnB Connect,” intended to improve pathways to careers in engineering and data science for people from underrepresented backgrounds seeking to transition to a career in tech. General Motors’ “Take Two” program brings in women who were absent from the workforce to raise families and helps them to re-enter through state of the art training and education opportunities. The Caucuses look forward to working with tech industry leaders to increase the diversity and inclusion efforts in Silicon Valley. Contact: Kristin Warren<\|endoftext\|>California Latino Legislative Caucus to Hold Media Briefing on 2017 Legislative and Policy Priorities SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at 11:00 am, California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, and Vice Chair, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), along with other members of the Latino Caucus will hold a media briefing in Room 317 of the California State Capitol. The Latino Caucus members will discuss their 2017 legislative and policy priorities and announce the Caucus’ package of twenty (20) priority bills, focusing on education, immigration, health care, economic development, housing, energy, civic engagement, and water. WHO: Senator Ben Hueso and Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair and Vice Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, and Caucus members. WHAT: Media briefing on the California Latino Legislative Caucus’ 2017 legislative and policy priorities. WHEN: Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. WHERE: California State Capitol, Room 317, Sacramento, CA. MEDIA NOTE: There will be an opportunity for the media to ask questions regarding the identified bills and policy priorities, as well as opportunities for one-on-one interviews with the individual authors. Roger Salazar / [email protected] / (916) 284-1255 (for California Latino Legislative Caucus) John Vigna / [email protected] / (916) 212-0357 (for Latino Caucus Vice-Chair, Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher)<\|endoftext\|>The name on his birth certificate isn’t Kevin de León. That’s how the Los Angeles Democrat identified himself more than two years ago when he was sworn in as the 47th president pro tem of the California Senate, the first Latino to hold the position in more than a century. On his birth certificate and voter rolls, however, the 50-year-old politician is Kevin Alexander Leon. While he’s spent more than a decade climbing the ranks of California politics, rising to become state government’s second-most influential elected official, how KAL became KDL, as he’s known at the Capitol, is a tale he’s resisted telling the public. When he discussed his upbringing, he offered a simple account of growing up with a single mom who came to the U.S. from Mexico. “Hardly anyone knows this story,” de León told The Sacramento Bee recently. He agreed to do an interview over dinner after The Bee asked about his name. The certificate says he was born on Dec. 10, 1966, at California Hospital on South Hope Street in Los Angeles. It describes his father, Andres Leon, as a 40-year-old cook whose race was Chinese and whose birthplace was Guatemala. De León’s mother, Carmen Osorio, was also born in Guatemala, the document states. She was 26 when he was born. As a child, de León spent time on both sides of the border, in Tijuana, Baja California, and Logan Heights in San Diego and identifies strongly with Mexican culture, though he doesn’t know where his grandparents are from. He didn’t know his father, Andres, but remembers meeting him as a boy. De León said he didn’t ask his mother about him in the ensuing years, believing that “ignorance is bliss. You don’t know what you don’t know,” de León said. It wasn’t until he was 19 or 20, and a student at UC Santa Barbara, that de León said he was blindsided by a classmate’s question: “You don’t have a father, do you?’ ” the friend probed. “I said, ‘You’re right. I don’t have a father,’ ” de León said, taken aback by the question. He said the exchange lingered with him, and he started asking himself who he was, and whether he would be a better person if he knew the elder Leon. From that point on, he said, he began writing “de” in front of his last name, “thinking that I would somehow connect with my father.” Adding two letters “was never a stretch,” de León said, because ‘de’ means ‘of’ in Spanish. Though he’s used the name – with an accent – for the last 30 years, de León never changed it on legal documents. “Everything that I sign is ‘de León.’ Everything I sign is ‘de León’ ... (It) always will be de León,” he said. At the time, he stressed, the idea of running for office someday never crossed his mind. “I didn’t want to be viewed as a bastard child,” he said. In his search for structure, and for roots, he added, the name “de León gave me that sense that I belonged to something, to somebody – even though at the end of the day I didn’t.” People often ask de León who his role models were, and they expect him to say Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American farmworker who became a labor and civil rights icon. Instead, he tells them he didn’t look to any figures like that growing up. In high school, he said his home was a basement where the bedrooms were secured with padlocks and the bathroom was outside and up some stairs. De León remembers taking the Greyhound bus to Los Angeles to spend a week with his cousins. His aunt and uncle had a home, and they would do what he describes as “the most extraordinarily normal things” he was starved for: They brushed their teeth together. They ate at the same table together – at the same time. When the day came for him to go home, “I wanted to stay so badly. But it was impossible,” he said. They drove him to a Greyhound station in Los Angeles and put him on a bus. Arriving near what is now a resurgent Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, de León recalls passing pinball arcades, tattoo parlors, peep shows and the old Pussycat Theatre. He would catch the No. 2 bus. “I would get home and just cry myself to sleep,” he said. “It was a search for normalcy.” De León doesn’t know where or how his parents met, but both were married and had their own families when he was born. It’s unclear which countries his biological grandparents were from. De León thinks his father, Andres, was a quarter, or as much as half-Chinese, pointing to the pockets of Asian populations in Mexico, including Mexicali. He has two older half-siblings from his mother. One recently died, he said, and the other lives in Tijuana. He also has half-siblings on his father’s side, but said he doesn’t know much about them. He said his mother’s family lived in Guatemala and Mexico, and his mother moved to Tijuana in the 1960s. He doesn’t know when she relocated to Los Angeles. Working as a housekeeper, she heard the name Kevin, and liked it. After his birth in L.A., she moved back down south, to San Diego. She married a Mexican man when de León was around five years old, taking his name to become Carmen Osorio Núñez. They later divorced. De León was raised in a blended family in a culturally Mexican neighborhood. Testifying before a state Senate panel this month, de León said “half of my family” would be eligible for deportation under a recent executive order by Republican President Donald Trump because they used false identification, drivers licenses, Social Security or green cards. “That’s what you need to survive, to work,” he told the committee. Later, he said his Twitter account exploded with activity in response to the remarks. De León clarified in the interview that he was not referring to his family in the present, adding that since they arrived in the U.S. years ago many have become legal permanent residents and naturalized citizens. “As a result, they have had U.S.-born kids,” he said. He felt compelled to speak about his family’s experiences because they aren’t unique. “There (are) so many undocumented immigrants working behind counters, (as) nannies, working in factories,” he said. De León’s mother, now deceased, was among the undocumented members of his family. As he grew up, he was torn by two things: While he wanted a father, he came to realize that “I am who I am today because of my mother.” “I don’t go though my life any longer wishing I had a father,” he said. “I believe I have surpassed that moment in realizing that I am a product of my mother.” Looking back, however, he knows he felt resentment growing up – “a chip on my shoulder. “I wasn’t good enough, maybe,” De León said. He said he hasn’t reconciled his family issues, and doesn’t know if he ever will. The Democratic leader still knows very little about Andres Leon, who would be about 90 years old today. De León believes his biological father is alive and in San Diego, based on an account given to him sometime ago by a family member. He said he hasn’t personally looked into the whereabouts of Andres Leon, and doesn’t plan to. “I don’t think he knows I am a senator. I don’t think he knows I am the president of the Senate,” de León said. “He knows about me. 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Kuster introduces bill to stimulate US-Canada trade, tourism CLAREMONT — A bipartisan bill aimed at spurring trade and travel between the United States and Canada could be on a track to success, according to U.S. Rep. Ann Kuster (D-NH). Kuster, along with officials from the City of Claremont and Amtrak, announced the Promoting Travel, Commerce and National Security Act of 2016 on Wednesday at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center conference room. H.R. 4657, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives March 1 by Kuster, seeks to expand preclearance operations in Canada that will allow travelers to pass through immigrations, customs and agricultural inspections prior to traveling from Canada to the United States and vice-versa. The same bill was also introduced by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) the same day in the Senate. “It’ll help trade, it’ll help travel [...] it’ll protect our country,” said Kuster. According to Kuster, 10,000 inadmissible travelers were intercepted at preclearance facilities before they departed from foreign soil in 2014, saving the U.S. more than $20 million in detention, processing and repatriation fees. The bill seeks to add preclearance locations on both sides of the border for air, land and marine transit between the two countries. The bill also would establish preclearance facilities for rail transit for the first time. Currently, trains crossing the Canadian border are stopped by customs officials who screen passengers and luggage before the train is able to cross, according to Amtrak Government Affairs Senior Northeast Manager Bill Hollister. “This is a cumbersome process,” he said. By streamlining the process on both sides of the border and screening potential threats before passengers board the train, Hollister said there would be a significant time and cost savings that could offset some of the costs of establishing the preclearance locations and encourage more people to travel by train between the two countries. The bill’s passage would also mean the Amtrak Vermonter line, which extends from Washington D.C. up to St. Albans, Vermont, would be able to extend into Canada via the connection from St. Albans toMontreal — what used to be the Montrealer line. In 2012, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded $7.9 million to the Vermont Agency of Transportation and the New England Central Railroad (NECR) to upgrade the rail line between the two countries. The upgrades were completed in 2014. As New Hampshire’s only stop on the Amtrak Vermonter line, Mayor Charlene Lovett sees the bill as an opportunity to attract tourists and trade to the city. “We are the only community on the western side of the state to feature passenger rail,” said Lovett, who sees rail traffic and business from Canada as potentially being “a great economic driver.” “[Passenger rail is] such a win-win-win in terms of trade and economic development,” said Kuster. According to Hollister, it’s too soon to tell how much the project would cost and how long it would take to complete. Hollister said that Canada has already started the process and is working with Amtrak on designing a facility in Central Station in Montreal. “It all comes down to funding,” said Hollister. North Country Smokehouse founder Mike Satzow, who sold the business to the Canadian companyLes Specialites Prodal in March 2015, said that the potential streamlining of travel between the two countries has led his Canadian cohorts to say that those experiencing “T-syndrome” will make use of the rail line. “The conservative Canadians in Montreal will be coming down, and the liberal Democrats will be leaving because of Trump,” he joked.<\|endoftext\|>Kuster Hears from Nashua Seniors NASHUA – Approximately 40 seniors and nursing students attended a 90-minute discussion Tuesday hosted by U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster to address the challenges facing an aging population in New Hampshire. Kuster, D-N.H., was joined by three Granite State specialists to provide guidance and feedback on federal services, like Social Security and Medicare, that are heavily relied upon by elderly residents. The forum, held at the Nashua Senior Activity Center, also gave the crowd an opportunity to provide input for the upcoming White House Conference on Aging. Kuster said the conference is a yet-to-be scheduled summit where the Obama administration will develop a national agenda for supporting older Americans. Similar conferences have been held once a decade since the 1961. This year’s summit will focus on four major themes – retirement security, healthy aging, long-term services and elder justice. Kuster said her office will relay seniors’ comments from Tuesday’s forum with organizers of the conference. “We will be able to share with the White House Conference on Aging the ideas, the concepts, the challenges and the solutions that we come up with in our conversation today,” she added. Read more here<\|endoftext\|>Nashua Telegraph: Kuster Backs Opioid Limit Bill U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster co-sponsored new legislation this week designed to amend a flaw in the Affordable Care Act that indirectly incentivizes doctors to prescribe excessive opioids for pain relief. Kuster, D-N.H., said the bill strikes a harmful provision in the federal law to encourage doctors prescribing medication in an effort to prevent patients from becoming dependent on the opioid, thus increasing the likelihood of becoming addiction. Kuster co-sponsored the Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act with U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, a West Virginia Republican, who introduced the bill to fix what he called a technical modification to the ACA - known as Obamacare - to eliminate a possible penalty on physicians who refuse to overprescribe opioid drugs. There is a provision that links Medicare reimbursement rates for doctors to patients' self-assessed pain levels, which has at times led to overprescribing opioids. The measure would remove the link between the self-assessed pain level and reimbursement rates, relieving doctors and medical centers of undue pressure when prescribing narcotic pain medicine. "We must put an end to this epidemic once and for all - I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and pass this important legislation without delay," Kuster, co-founder of the Bipartisan Task Force to End the Heroin Epidemic, said in a statement. "Around the country, families are losing loved ones to the devastating opioid epidemic that is sweeping across the nation. Far too many of those individuals struggling with opioid and heroin addiction first started after developing a dependence on prescription drugs." Read more here.<\|endoftext\|>Keene Sentinel: Kuster Meets with Senior Citizens in Peterborough PETERBOROUGH — U.S. Rep. Ann M. Kuster met with local senior citizens at the Peterborough Town Library Thursday to celebrate Social Security’s 79th birthday, and to discuss how Congress can best protect Social Security and Medicare. Advocates and experts on senior issues also joined the forum, and took questions from event participants about resources available to them through these federal programs. “Since first taking office, I have pledged to always protect Social Security and Medicare for our Granite State seniors. I hosted this open forum to hear directly from local seniors about what more Congress can do to support these crucial programs that so many of them rely on,” Kuster, D-N.H., said in a news release. “I was also proud to bring together local experts on senior services who were able to take questions from participants about other ways Medicare and Social Security programs could help benefit Granite State seniors.” Kuster said she has stood up to members of both parties to fight to protect these programs. During the roundtable in Peterborough, Kuster also discussed a new bill she helped introduce to provide more support for caregivers who are helping take care of their elderly relatives or other individuals who need care. Kuster, who represents the 2nd Congressional District — which includes the Monadnock Region — is a first-term Democrat who faces Republican opposition in the upcoming election. In November, she’ll face off against the winner of September’s Republican primary: Marilinda Garcia, Gary Lambert, Jim Lawrence or Mike Little.<\|endoftext\|>Keene Sentinel: Kuster meets with local veterans to discuss health care, housing Local veterans frustrated by their inability to get services that are, in some cases, already available, found a willing listener Thursday in U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster. Kuster, who represents New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, was in Keene for a roundtable discussion with veterans’ aid groups at Southwestern Community Services. While her stop was not billed as a campaign event, Kuster is facing re-election in November. Her Republican challenger will be decided in September; those in the primary field include state Rep. Marilinda Garcia, state Rep. Jim Lawrence and former state Sen. Gary Lambert. At Wednesday’s roundtable, local veterans groups identified some things that are improving in terms of veteran care, but also pointed to areas that need work. The main challenges? Veterans often don’t know where to turn to for help, and, even if they did, many believe they can handle problems on their own, according to representatives from the Keene Veterans Center and Supportive Services for Veteran Families, a division of Southwestern Community Services. “People don’t know what services they are entitled to. In some cases, there’s pride involved,” Vietnam veteran Leo Leclerc told Kuster. Veterans groups need to do more outreach to local veterans, not only to let them know about medical services they can take advantage of, Leclerc said, but also to be directed to other social services that can give them assistance in searching for housing and jobs. The local veterans center on Route 101 and Supportive Services for Veteran Families, also known as SSVF, are two organizations vets can take advantage of, Southwestern representatives said. “We ask folks to serve our country and they come back ... there’s not housing, there’s not jobs,” said John Manning, CEO of Southwestern. For the past few years, SSVF has stepped in to try to fill that void, working to connect struggling veterans with housing and jobs. The program is headed by Matthew Primrose, himself a veteran. Former Southwestern Community Services Board member John Rider recently joined Primrose as a full-time SSVF staffer. Another place to turn is the Keene Veterans Center, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But while Keene has a center, it’s difficult for many veterans to access the services there, officials told Kuster. The center is located a mile from downtown on Route 101, and veterans without cars can’t get there easily, they said. The city bus does not stop there. On the other hand, if veterans need to go to the Veterans Affair Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt., there are Red Cross vans that can take them there. “It’s easier to get to White River than it is to get to the Keene clinic,” said Primrose. Local veterans agreed the Keene Veterans Center and SSVF are valuable resources for the people who can access them. “I can’t say enough about this program,” said Stephen Curry, a local veteran, who said the veterans center staff helped him get housing and have supported him as he’s looked for work. “I can’t say enough about these guys.” Kuster, who sits on the House Committee of Veterans Affairs, complimented the center’s work, and told Curry that with the skills he learned in the military, she believes he and other veterans are perfect candidates for the workforce. “These are lifelong skills: the discipline, being able to work in a group of people and being able to get things done,” she said. “There are a lot of places that want to hire veterans.” But Kuster also admitted it is difficult to get to help to all the veterans who need it, whether that help is for medical issues, depression, housing needs or job resources. “The system is trying to do a lot of things for a lot of people in a lot of places,” she said. Kuster said she was especially concerned about the lack of transportation to agencies and services in the local area, as well as concerns that bureaucracy in the VA was hindering veterans’ care. “You served us; we can serve you,” she said. “That’s my goal.” === Category - journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Genre: journalism and media communication, sociology #### Larsen Meets with Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood Washington, DC, June 10, 2016 Congressman: ‘the staff of Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood are working hard to protect people’s access to healthcare’ Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, this week met with a group from Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood to discuss their efforts and his support for safe and accessible access to healthcare. “It is always great meeting with the staff of Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood who are working hard to protect people’s access to healthcare,” said Larsen. “Nearly 20 years ago, my wife and I relied on the services of Planned Parenthood to confirm the great news that we were going to have our first child. I continue to be a staunch supporter of the effort to protect federal funding for Planned Parenthood so that it can continue to offer health care options, education and high-quality services to women and men in our communities and nationwide.” Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood, founded in 1969, serves men, women , and teens of Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties. They provide affordable reproductive healthcare and education, including STI testing and a variety family planning services. The Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood served 12,000 people in 2014 alone. Larsen is a long-time supporter of Planned Parenthood. On Thursday, Larsen signed on to a resolution to disband the Select Investigative Panel on Planned Parenthood, which has spent more than $300,000 taxpayer dollars investigating the organization.<\|endoftext\|>Larsen: Air Force Upholding Full Commitment on Everett-Built KC-46A Tanker Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 Tags: Jobs & the Economy The U.S. Air Force is upholding its full commitment to the KC-46A refueling tanker being built at Boeing’s Everett facility, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services Committee which oversees the Defense Department acquisition programs. The Committee heard testimony today from top Air Force officials who said the tanker program is “currently executing as planned” and is the “top Air Force acquisition priority.” “I welcome the Air Force’s reaffirmed commitment to move forward on the tanker program,” Larsen said. “Not only is the new tanker a key national strategic asset, it will provide thousands of good-paying jobs in Snohomish County. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will make sure the Air Force follows through on its commitment.” In prepared joint testimony, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III said the Air Force plans to conduct initial test flights of the aircraft in 2014 or 2015: “Replacing one-third of the 50 year-old KC-135 aerial refueling tanker fleet with the KC-46A is our top Air Force acquisition priority,” the officials wrote. “The KC-46A program will ensure that our Nation retains a tanker fleet able to provide crucial air refueling capacity worldwide for decades to come. In FY14, we programmed $1.6 billion dollars for the manufacture of four developmental aircraft. The initial flights of the KC-46A test aircraft are scheduled to begin in FY14. The program is currently executing as planned, and we are on track to receive 18 operational aircraft by late FY17.” Separately this week the commander of the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to keeping the tanker program on schedule.<\|endoftext\|>Larsen Reintroduces Bill to Provide Permanent Protection to Samish Land in Skagit & San Juan Counties More than 95 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties will receive permanent protection if Congress passes a bill introduced by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today. The Samish Indian Nation Homelands Act of 2013 would put the land, currently owned by the Samish Tribe, into federal trust for the tribe. Larsen introduced a version of the bill in 2012, but the House of Representatives did not take action on the bill. “The permanent protection of this property will help the Samish Tribe continue to build a solid foundation for economic growth, preserve vital community services, and give tribal members certainty about the Tribe’s future,” Larsen said. “I look forward to working with the Samish Tribe and other local leaders to pass this bill to protect vital services and economic centers for the Samish Tribe.” The legislation has been endorsed by local leaders including the City of Anacortes Mayor and City Council, the San Juan County Council and the Skagit County Board of Commissioners. “The Samish Indian Nation has worked hard to ensure that the future is bright for its people, including job opportunities for tribal members as well as for our neighboring communities,” said Samish Indian Nation Chairman Tom Wooten. “Congressman Larsen has been a true partner in working with the Tribe to make this goal a reality. We deeply appreciate his reintroduction of the Samish Indian Nation Homelands Act, and we are committed to working with him and Congress to see it enacted into law in the 113th Congress. The Tribe also appreciates and acknowledges all our partners: the City of Anacortes, Skagit County, San Juan County, and the state of Washington for their collaboration on this bill and for their continuing friendship and collaboration. Together we can revitalize the area in a way that allows for all our next seven generations to grow and prosper.” The legislation would take 95 acres of Samish-owned land on five parcels and place them in federal trust to be used by the tribe for community and economic purposes. Those parcels include a Head Start and Early Learning Center and the tribal administration complex in Anacortes, as well as agricultural land and salmon habitat in Skagit County. The language of the bill prohibits gaming on the land once it is taken into trust. It does not affect the rights of other tribes, including hunting and fishing on any lands. A map of the affected land is available here. “The City of Anacortes and the Samish Indian Nation have a long history of partnering on issues affecting both governing bodies,” said Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell. “The City of Anacortes supports the Samish Indian Nation Homeland Act of 2013, which allows the Samish Indian Nation to convert five parcels into non-gaming trust status for housing, government and support services for the tribe.”<\|endoftext\|>Larsen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Disabled Veterans Start Families Veterans who cannot conceive children because of injuries they sustained in military service will be able to get advanced fertility treatments and adoption assistance if Congress passes a bipartisan bill introduced today by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. The Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 would give veterans with service-connected disabilities access to in vitro fertilization and adoption assistance. It would also expand services specifically designed for the care of women veterans. “Disabled veterans have already paid too high a price in service to our nation. They should not have to pay a higher cost to start a family,” Larsen said. “Too many veterans are returning home with injuries that make conceiving children impossible without assistance. Veterans deserve access to advanced fertility treatment and adoption assistance so they can achieve their dreams of starting families.” The Department of Defense already covers in vitro fertilization for active duty service members and retirees, but the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not provide the coverage for veterans. “This bill also improves VA services for women veterans,” Larsen added. “As more women will be serving in direct combat roles, these improvements are all the more necessary to make sure the VA is meeting the needs of all our veterans.” Passage of this bill is a top priority for the Paralyzed Veterans of America. “We urge all veterans and this Congress to support this piece of legislation and to move it quickly through the legislative process and to the President’s desk,” said Ernie Butler, Executive Director of the Northwest Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. “For too long women veterans and catastrophically injured veterans have had to go outside the VA’s health system in order to have children via in vitro practices routinely available, and do so at their own expense.” The Senate unanimously approved a version of this bill authored by Sen. Patty Murray last year, but the House did not act on the companion legislation that Larsen had introduced before the end of the 112th Congress. Murray reintroduced the Senate version of the bill earlier this year. Larsen and Murray met with paralyzed veterans and their families in Seattle last year to discuss how the bill would impact veterans. The following members are original cosponsors of the House bill: Suzanne Bonamici, OR-01, Julia Brownley, CA-26, Robert Brady, PA-01, Judy Chu, CA-27, John Conyers, MI-13, Susan Davis, CA-53, Suzan DelBene, WA-01, Colleen Hanabusa, HI-01, Denny Heck, WA-10, Betty McCollum, MN-04, Grace Napolitano, CA-32, Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC, Louise Slaughter, NY-25, Steve Stivers, OH-15, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, FL-23.<\|endoftext\|>Murray, Cantwell, DelBene, Larsen Introduce Bill to Protect Green Mountain Lookout Washington, DC, February 28, 2013 Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation that would protect the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness. The legislation comes after a group based out of Montana filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for using a helicopter and machinery to repair Green Mountain lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As a result, the U.S. District Court ordered the USFS to remove the lookout. The lookout is an important part of the region, and reflects a unique and vanishing part of the Pacific Northwest’s heritage. It is one of few surviving fire lookouts in the West, and only one of six such lookouts within the Wilderness area. It was also an early warning station during World War II to alert citizens to possible aerial invasion. The Washington State Trust for Historic Preservation named it one of the ten most endangered buildings last year, before the court made its decision. “Green Mountain Lookout is an important part of our state’s history, and is cherished by the local community,” Senator Murray said. “I am proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Cantwell and Representatives DelBene and Larsen to preserve the lookout for future generations and maintain access to this popular hiking attraction in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.” “The Green Mountain Fire Lookout is a treasured local landmark, an important reminder of Pacific Northwest history, and a lasting testament to the hard work of the Civilian Conservation Corps,” Senator Cantwell said. “This legislation would help preserve this historic lookout in the Glacier Peak Wilderness for future generations to enjoy. I look forward to working with Senator Murray and Representatives Larsen and DelBene to keep the historic Green Mountain Fire Lookout open to the public.” “The Green Mountain Lookout is an iconic structure within the Glacier Park Wilderness that represents a significant piece of the Pacific Northwest’s history and it deserves to be protected for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy today and in the years to come,” Congresswoman DelBene said. “I am honored to work with Senators Murray and Cantwell, and Congressman Larsen to protect this special and historic structure.” “The message of this bill is simple: The Green Mountain Lookout stays on Green Mountain,” Congressman Larsen said. “I believe strongly in preserving our environment, and I have fought hard to protect wilderness areas in Wild Sky, the Skagit River Valley and in the San Juans. The extreme view of a small minority in this matter fails to take into account the spirit of the law. I look forward to working with Rep. DelBene and Sens. Murray and Cantwell to pass this bill so that visitors to Glacier Peak Wilderness will long be able to enjoy the Green Mountain Lookout.” Last year, the Senators and Rep. Larsen joined in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use all legal means to protect the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness.	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KZN MPLs Commit To Oversee Disaster Funds’ Spending 20 April 2022 KZN MPLs COMMIT TO OVERSEE DISASTER FUNDS’ SPENDING Members of the Provincial Legislature will be deployed to the five districts that were affected by the recent floods which wreaked havoc in the province leading to the declaration of the State of National Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday. Honourable Speaker Nontembeko Boyce said Members will be deployed to these districts to conduct oversight to ensure that what was being reported to the legislature was indeed happening in the ground. The legislature is mandated by the Constitution to make laws, encourage public participation and exercise oversight over the provincial government departments and its entities. Tomorrow, immediately after the Provincial Prayer Day, Members of the Provincial Legislature will visit various wards in Ethekwini Metro to assess the damage and engage all stakeholders. On Friday Members will visit the districts of Ilembe, Ugu, Uthukela, King Cetshwayo and Umgungungndlovu. “The devastation in Ethekwini could have been so well reported because it is a Metro and has access to members of the media but we do not have the full picture of what exactly happened to the other districts,” she said. She was speaking in a special sitting called for the Honourable Members to debate the Executive statement delivered by Premier Sihle Zikalala on Wednesday where Members from all political parties expressed shock at the level of destruction caused by last week’s rains. Members also welcomed the declaration of the State of National Disaster saying they will ensure that the funds which will be released to fix infrastructure and respond to human sufferings caused by the rains will be properly spent. Minority Front’s Thakur Rajbansi and Economic Freedom Fighters’ Vusi Khoza called for the establishment of a multi-party committee to oversee the expenditure of the funds which will be earmarked for the disaster. Other political parties such as Democratic Alliance condemned the conduct of the ruling party saying its’ activities were un co-ordinated and compromised by factionalism that has engulfed the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal. Democratic Alliance leader Francois Rodgers said the recently elected ANC faction in Ethekwini has taken over the co-ordination of the activities relating to the disaster in the metro effectively side-lining the mayor and the metro. Rodgers also took a swipe at Zikalala for allegedly having a water tank delivering water to his private residence in La Mercy. But Zikalala hit back saying he had been approached by the community and he called a meeting with representatives of the provincial government and Ethekwini Metro. “The community approached me to assist and they did that because the Democratic Alliance councillor in that ward who is supposed to be helping them is nowhere to be seen. Maybe he is staying in some leafy suburbs with all amenities,” said Zikalala. Leader of the Official Opposition Velenkosini Hlabisa warned against corruption and theft of resources earmarked for the desperate communities. He said there is so much “trust deficit” that the billions of rands deployed as relief measures will not be received with gratitude but will be received with cynicism because the public think that those in power, together with their friends, will steal the money. “Trust deficit on government is a measure challenge that we face as a country,” said Hlabisa. Issued by KZN Legislature Communications Unit Contact Nomusa Phungula at 0718510085, Sina Nxumalo at 0829060449, Wonder Hlongwa 0829083532 or Wesley Canham at 0833767299<\|endoftext\|>KZN Legislature To Observe 16 Days Of Activism For No Violence Against Women And Children 24 November 2021 KZN LEGISLATURE TO OBSERVE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN The 25th of November marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. The day is also celebrated as the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Members of the KZN Legislature, led by Hon Speaker Nontembeko Boyce, will observe this period through a series of activities in their constituencies monitoring this scourge and encouraging communities to report acts of gender-based violence (GBV) to law enforcement agencies and to the committees of the KZN Legislature. This year’s campaign is themed: “The Year of Charlotte Maxeke –16 Days of Activism – moving from awareness to accountability”. It is the government’s effort to fight and ultimately conquer the scourge of violence directed at women and children. This will see Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature joining members of the civil society, grassroots organisations, LGBTQI, non-governmental organisations and government departments to demand accountability for the protection of women and girls over the next two-weeks. During the year, Legislature has already had a number of programmes and symposia, working with LGBTQI sector, traditional leaders, rural women, senior citizens and sex workers to intensify awareness in communities about the gravity of Gender Based Violence. The Legislature urges all those who experience or witness acts of gender based violence to report these to law enforcement officers. The institution, through its portfolio committees, will monitor the incidents of gender based violence and how relevant government departments and law enforcement agencies respond to these. The Legislature will be issuing media alerts to inform media houses of several planned 16 Days of Activism activities to be undertaken by the Legislature during the next two weeks. Communications Unit of KZN Legislature For more information:<\|endoftext\|>KZN Legislature To Hold Its Taking Legislature To People Programme In eThekwini Metro Amidst Lockdown Level-1 For Immediate Release Date: 29 October 2020 Attention: Political Reporters, News Editors, Assignment Editors KZN LEGISLATURE TO HOLD ITS TAKING LEGISLATURE TO PEOPLE PROGRAMME IN ETHEKWINI METRO AMIDST LOCKDOWN LEVEL-1 It’s all systems go for the KZN Legislature to hold its first Taking Legislature to People sitting in the Durban City Hall on the 3rd and 4th November 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown level-1. Necessitated by level-1 lockdown regulations, the sitting will be held under strict COVID-19 health protocols including social distancing, wearing of masks and regular sanitization inside the venue. The venue will also accommodate not more than 250 people including MPLs, Members of the Executive Council (MECs), Councilors, government officials, media and other invited stakeholders. The two- day sitting follows the visits to various wards in Ethekwini Metro by multiparty delegations of the Legislature, which met with communities to listen to their concerns regarding service delivery. A report on the multiparty visits will be presented and debated during the Taking Legislature to People sitting. This is in line with the Legislature’s commitment to give communities an opportunity to interact with their public representatives and raise issues which affect them and need government intervention. Due to the limited number of people who will be allowed inside City Hall, the media is requested to confirm attendance by sending RSVP by 02 November to the communication team on the contact details provided hereunder. For more information and RSVP, please contact<\|endoftext\|>KZN Legislature Speaker Hon. Boyce donates uniforms to needy children on her birthday In a gesture of selfless and charitable leadership, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce (MPL), Speaker of KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has used the occasion of her 44th birthday to donate school uniforms to scores of needy learners in the Ugu District, in the south of the province. Handing over the items to jubilant learners and teachers, the 44-year-old Speaker explained that she had decided to spend time with needy learners on her birthday because the Legislature valued education and wanted to see all learners attired in a dignified manner. “As part of our social responsibility programme, we decided to hand over these uniforms. Through this initiative we have already benefited hundreds of pupils in different parts of KwaZulu-Natal. We are providing uniforms because we know that some families face serious financial hardships which make them unable to support their children. In turn, this leads to absenteeism and even dropping out,” added Boyce. The Speaker described the time spent with underprivileged on her birthday as immensely satisfying. “History has taught us that it is through giving that we enrich and prolong both our own lives and the lives of others.” The school principals and parents expressed great appreciation for the kind gesture and wished the Speaker a birthday filled with joy. “When we heard about the legislature’s social responsibility programme that has been praised in other parts of the province, we never thought it would also come to us. We really want to thank Ms Boyce and the legislature she leads for choosing our school,” said Mbambuya Primary School Principal, Ms Tholakele Memela. ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE Enquiries: Bongani Tembe 0823272600<\|endoftext\|>KZN Legislature Public Works Portfolio Committee Calls For The Eviction Of “hitmen” Occupying Legislature Housing Units In Ulundi. 21 February 2023 KZN LEGISLATURE PUBLIC WORKS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CALLS FOR THE EVICTION OF “HITMEN” OCCUPYING LEGISLATURE HOUSING UNITS IN ULUNDI. Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Public Works Portfolio Committee have called for the eviction of alleged hitmen who have taken over housing units and government flats at the old legislature complex in Ulundi, north of KwaZulu-Natal. Portfolio Committee members heard how apartments that were built to house government employees and some houses built for the provincial government ministers have been hijacked by armed hitmen who are refusing to vacate the properties. Provincial Public Works Department Head Mr Siboniso Majola told the committee which met at the KZN Legislature Complex today how he was intimidated by one of the alleged hitmen. “I went to the old legislature complex in Ulundi to talk to some of the illegal occupants that they needed to vacate the flats. One of the illegal occupants pulled out two firearms, placed them on the table and said ‘yes Mr Majola, we can talk now’. I was terrified”, said Majola. The Chairperson of the Provincial Public Works Portfolio Committee Honourable Makhosazane Zungu condemned the conduct of the alleged hitmen. The committee resolved to formally request the South African Police Services and the department to work together to evict illegal occupiers. Zungu said the committee would give the SAPS and the department six months to ensure that illegal occupiers of the buildings are removed. Committee member Honourable Sthembiso Mshengu said he was shocked at the derelict state of provincial government flats and some ministerial houses in Ulundi adding that the complex is so neglected that it is still emblazoned with the coat-of-arms of the old KwaZulu Homeland government. Committee member Honourable Hlengiwe Mavimbela, who is also Chairperson of Committees commended the adoption of the resolution saying the committee cannot keep quiet as if it condoned the illegal occupation of government property. The committee also heard that the departments which have been owing the Public Works Department hundreds of millions of rands have begun to settle their debts. Majola said this was in response to a directive issued at the provincial cabinet lekgotla that departments must pay before the end of the current financial year. Committee member Honourable James Nxumalo commended those departments who have paid saying it was unacceptable that others were not quick to settle their debts in order for the department to be able to carry-out its responsibilities. Committee member Honourable Vusi Dube said even those who were legally occupying the flats must pay so that the conditions of the complex could be improved. The old legislature complex in Ulundi houses a number of government departments and the house of traditional leaders. Some residential flats are legally occupied by some of these officials. Issued by KZN Legislature Public Works Portfolio Committee Chairperson Hon Makhosazane Zungu, contact details 0839894400 OR Committee Media Officer Mr Category - journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### Genre: journalism and media communication May 8, 2010\| \|Owner\|\|Pescadero Public Radio Service\| KPDO is a community radio station licensed on 89.3 MHz at Pescadero, California. It is non-commercial and listener-sponsored. The station provided public affairs, news, and music programming, both locally and nationally sourced. Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel "Monkey Man" Roberts brought KPDO back on air on May 8, 2010. He left without notice in November 2010. KPDO founder and board president Maggie Celeste Worden took over for Roberts and has indicated she would lead the station in a new direction, forming a community advisory board featuring representation from local schools, businesses, and elected officials. - Bixler, Lily (2010-07-07). "KPDO kicks off first pledge drive". HMB Review. Retrieved 2010-07-07.[dead link] - Harrell, Ashley (2010-05-26). "The Radio Pirate Goes Legit". San Francisco Weekly. Retrieved 2010-05-26. - Noack, Mark (2011-05-12). "KPDO replaces expatriate station manager". Half Moon Bay Review. Retrieved 2011-05-13. - Snowdon, H. Taft (2011-10-18). "In re: KPDO(FM) Pescadero, CA, Facility ID No. 89081, Silent Since June 14, 2011: Request For Special Temporary Authority To Remain Silent". Washington, D.C.: Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2012-02-01. - Query the FCC's FM station database for KPDO - Radio-Locator information on KPDO - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KPDO \|This article<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === Your Community Voice\| \|Translator(s)\|\|88.1 K201AE (Coalville)\| 91.9 K220AY (Heber City) 98.3 K252EH (Park City) \|First air date\|\|July 2, 1980 (at 91.9)\| \|HAAT\|\|3 meters (10 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K Park City Wireless\| \|Former frequencies\|\|91.9 MHz (1980-2016)\| \|Affiliations\|\|National Public Radio, Public Radio International, British Broadcasting Corporation\| KPCW is a public radio station in Park City, Utah, serving Summit and Wasatch counties broadcasting at 91.7 FM, Coalville and Kamas at 88.1 FM, and the Heber Valley at 91.9 FM. In addition to local news and information, it carries national and international news from NPR, PRI and the BBC. KPCW is owned by Community Wireless of Park City. The programs of KPCW(FM) were also carried on KPMD, 88.1, Evanston, Wyoming until 2011. Community Wireless also formerly operated KCPW-FM in Salt Lake City, but that station was sold to a new organization, Wasatch Public Media, in 2008. Beginning on March 20, 2009, KCPW (AM) became KPCW (AM) simulcasting its FM sister. Late in August 2009 KPCW (AM) 1010 was sold to Immaculate Heart Radio, is now known as KIHU, and now broadcasts that organization's programs. Starting in 2016, Community Wireless moved KPCW from 91.9 to 91.7 on May 23 and took ownership of the 107.9 signal that Broadway Media was donating to them after they moved KUDD's Top 40 format to 105.1, where it will replace KAUU's Country format. At the same time, KUDD's sister station, KUUU, will move from 92.5 to 92.3 with expanded coverage in the Salt Lake Valley, thus requiring KPCW's frequency shift. KUMT was sold to BYU University for in undisclosed amount in April 2018, and is expected to be carrying their BYU Radio format. KPCW provides a mix of local news and information, music and programs from NPR, PRI and BBC \|6:00AM\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday\|\|NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday\| \|7:00AM\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|Morning News\|\|KPCW's Classifieds Show\|\|NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday\| \|8:00AM\|\|Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher\|\|Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher\|\|Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher\|\|Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher\|\|Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher\|\|KPCW's Classifieds Show\|\|Week in Review / Story Mine (8:30)\| \|9:00AM\|\|Mountain Money\|\|This Green Earth\|\|The Mountain Life\|\|Cool Science Radio\|\|Morning Mix\|\|Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!\|\|Splendid Table\| \|10:00AM\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Ted Radio Hour\| \|11:00AM\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|American Routes\| \|Noon\|\|KPCW's Noon News\|\|KPCW's Noon News\|\|KPCW's Noon News\|\|KPCW's Noon News\|\|KPCW's Noon News\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|American Routes\| \|12:30 PM\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|Music with Volunteer DJs\|\|American Routes\| In addition to the main station, KPCW is relayed by additional translators to widen its broadcast area. \|City of license\|\|ERP \|K220AY\|\|91.9\|\|Heber City, Utah\|\|250\|\|D\|\|FCC\| \|K252EH\|\|98.3\|\|Park City, Utah\|\|34\|\|D\|\|FCC\| - "KPCW Facility Record". - "KPCW Station Information Profile". Arbitron. - "Broadway Media To Donate 107.9 KUDD Salt Lake City; Upgrade 92.5 KUUU" from Radioinsight (December 2, 2015) - "Brigham Young University's BYU Broadcasting Buys KUMT". Allaccess.com. Retrieved April 27, 2018. - Query the FCC's FM station database for KPCW - Radio-Locator information on KPCW - Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KPCW<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia page: #### Radio)\| \|Translator(s)\|\|K210AD (89.5 MHz, Santa Barbara, relays KJAI)\| \|Repeater(s)\|\|KJAI 89.5 Ojai Ventura County\| \|Format\|\|KPCC/KVLA-FM: News/Talk (Public)\| KPCC-HD2: "The Current" (Alternative rock) \|HAAT\|\|891 meters (2,923 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K Pasadena City College\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KPCS (?-1979)\| American Public Media \|Operator\|\|American Public Media Group\| \|Owner\|\|Pasadena City College \| (Pasadena Area Community College District) \|Broadcast area\|\|Riverside-San Bernardino, California\| \|HAAT\|\|848 meters (2,782 ft)\| \|Callsign meaning\|\|K University Of Redlands\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KUOR (?-1978)\| \|Owner\|\|University of Redlands\| KPCC (89.3 MHz FM) is a public radio station based in Pasadena, California. It is a member of National Public Radio, and is one of two full NPR members serving the greater Los Angeles region; Santa Monica-based KCRW is the other. The station broadcasts at 600 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power toward the horizon), which is less than any other station sited atop Mount Wilson. But since Mt. Wilson looms almost a mile above the Los Angeles basin, KPCC has line-of-sight and therefore a strong signal across the basin and the San Fernando Valley, and at least secondary coverage to all of Los Angeles and Orange counties, plus much of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The station is also listened to by approximately 600,000 persons each week. KPCC is operated by Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), a subsidiary of American Public Media Group. The station's broadcast license is registered to Pasadena City College. KPCC has three satellite stations and two translator frequencies: stations 89.1 FM KUOR in Redlands, 90.3 FM KVLA-FM in the Coachella Valley (Indio, California & Palm Springs) and 89.5 FM KJAI in Ojai, CA (previously KLFF (FM)), and translators 89.9 FM K210AD in Santa Barbara, California and 93.3 FM K227BX in Palm Springs. KUOR is licensed to the University of Redlands, while KVLA and KJAI are licensed to SCPR. The station originally broadcast from the campus of Pasadena City College in Pasadena. In February 2010, the station moved to a new 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m2) facility in a converted office building on Raymond Avenue in Pasadena named the Mohn Broadcast Center and Crawford Family Forum. In addition to syndicated shows from National Public Radio, American Public Media, the British Broadcasting Corporation and Public Radio International networks, KPCC also produces several original programs, including Take Two, AirTalk, The Frame and Off-Ramp. The station also produces several regular shorter features, including The Loh Life and The Loh Down on Science. KPCC currently airs four original programs: Take Two with A Martínez, AirTalk with Larry Mantle, The Frame with John Horn, and Off-Ramp with John Rabe. The programs The Madeleine Brand Show and Patt Morrison used to air but were replaced in 2012. The station also produces Sandra Tsing Loh's The Loh Down on Science, a 60-second science feature on weekdays, and The Loh Life on weekends, which features her commentary on various issues. Local news coverage is part of both Morning Edition and All Things Considered. In addition to original and syndicated American public radio shows, KPCC also broadcasts programming from the BBC World Service. - A Martinez - host, Take Two - Sandra Tsing Loh - host, The Loh Life and The Loh Down on Science - Larry Mantle - host, AirTalk - Hettie Lynne Hurtes - host, midday - John Horn - host, The Frame - Nick Roman - host, All Things Considered KPCC originally broadcast from the campus of Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. In 2010, SCPR opened a new $24.5-million broadcast facility in Pasadena. The $27 million facility also houses administrative staff that were formerly headquartered in Los Angeles. Formerly, the station operated from an unspecified location in Orange County, from Downtown Los Angeles (at the Frank Stanton Studios), and on the PCC campus. Reporters are stationed in Orange County and in the Inland Empire in addition to being dispatched from the KPCC studio. The station is operated by Southern California Public Radio, a group owned by American Public Media Group (the parent organization of Minnesota Public Radio); however the license remains in the hands of Pasadena City College. The station is usually identified as a "public service of Pasadena City College" at the top of each hour. PCC's contract with American Public Media permits either side to terminate the arrangement after giving sufficient notice, APM with six months notice and PCC with five years notice after 2015 (effectively making it a 20-year contract with an unlimited option to renew). PCC gets on air recognition and funding for a broadcast internship program (along with the traditional responsibility of maintaining FCC-related issues as the licensee), while APM controls the station and all the pledges, grants, and corporate underwriting revenues. KPCC operates with three full powered satellite stations: 89.1 FM KUOR at the University of Redlands in Redlands, and 90.3 FM KVLA-FM in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley & 89.5 KJAI Ventura County. KPCC reaches 600,000 listeners each week. KPCC broadcasts digitally with the HD Radio system. As of March 2016, it is carrying KCMP 89.3 "The Current", an alternative music station from Minnesota Public Radio, in addition to the main KPCC signal which is broadcast from remote-controlled transmitter facilities on Mt. Wilson. The station originally went on the air in 1957 from the Pasadena City College campus as KPCS ("Pasadena City Schools," which operated the college before the advent of the state-controlled Pasadena Area Community College District) using the former KWKW-FM 250-watt transmitter and studio equipment, and a small antenna on the roof of the campus administration building that provided limited coverage. The station was operated by, and for, students studying broadcasting at the college. Since the APM takeover, PCC student participation has been reduced to internships supported by American Public Media. KPCC's news department has become the most honored in Southern California among large radio stations. It won nine Golden Mike awards for news coverage in 2005. - KPPC (defunct) — former Pasadena station. - "KPCC Call Sign History". Retrieved April 3, 2011. - "KUOR-FM Call Sign History". Retrieved April 3, 2011. - SCPR.org page: "About" - [IDX] HD Radio Guide for Los Angeles - Stuart, Tessa (November 1, 2012). "How KPCC's Quest for Latino Listeners Doomed The Madeleine Brand Show". LA Weekly. 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The Company's manager wants to take pride in what he will be doing for the people of his hometown To ensure road infrastructure goes parallel with stormwater drainage projects, the Greater Kokstad Municipality has wasted no time and officially handed over a site to the appointed contractor, Shearer Group (PTY) LTD. This is a local contractor, which the Municipality has conferred the responsibility to complete the works related to stormwater upgrades and constructions. The service provider will commence related work in May until December. The purpose of constructing and revamping stormwater drains is to prevent water from damaging existing roads during rainy seasons and to avoid damage to infrastructure that is still under construction. This is in the wake of the Greater Kokstad Municipality Mayor, Councillor MNL Madikizela’s announcement of operation Qhuz’uthuli which translates into a massive road rehabilitation programme intended to and improve the face and esthetics of Kokstad. Operation Qhuz’ uthuli loosely translates to "raising dust" which symbolizes a busy construction site. The Greater Kokstad Municipality Deputy Mayor, Cllr Karen Walker, the council speaker, Cllr Bheki Nozaza and Ward 3 Cllr Nokuphila Mda were part of the official handover. The contract value is R 6 946 453, 39 million. The Deputy Mayor urged the contractor not to do the job for the sake of meeting a stipulated time of completion and for financial gains but they should do a quality job. “Please ensure that you pay the workers on time because in so many instances the infrastructure projects have been disrupted and some have not been completed within reasonable timeframes because of the non-payment of staff,” said Cllr Walker. Buntu Mapekula, the Director of Shearer Group (PTY) LTD vowed to do the job according to tender specification saying he was born and bred in Kokstad and will ensure he takes pride in what he will be doing for the people of Kokstad. By Andile Moshoeshoe and Nomzekelo Selani<\|endoftext\|>He told THEM to get used to saying, "I LOVE YOU" because that does not make them weak or any less of a man! APART from being a Municipal Manager for the Greater Kokstad Municipality, Mr. Sipho Raymond Zwane also plays a pivotal role in advocating for stronger family bonds in the society of Kokstad. He promotes love among families and champions that families build and develop, hearts of gold, and for fathers/husbands to love their children and wives no matter how their background and situations are. Zwane said that it is important to love their families and learn to sound out how much they love them and look them straight in the eyes when they do so. Mr. Zwane further told a tear-jerking story that some fathers are lucky to have experienced raising their sons and have an opportunity of engaging with them daily. "But in my case, I was very unfortunate to grow up without having spent any time with my father...I could only look at him for the first time, quietly from his coffin" said Mr. Zwane. He urged that fathers who have an opportunity to stay with their families should be grateful. "Use that opportunity as fathers to embrace families with love rather than becoming monsters in your homes," he said. Mr. Zwane was speaking during a fathers and sons social evening programme organized by the Nomzamo Primary School in Shayamoya. The programme was meant to encourage parents, especially fathers, that they should fully become part of the school projects and attend meetings regularly. Just before the event started, the fathers entered the venue in style by walking and holding hands with their sons as a sign of showing love. Mr. Zwane cautioned men to refrain from being absent fathers because in some instances their sons wish their dads had stayed in the shebeens or at their workplaces because they (Kids) do not want them to come back home because of the way they disrupt the home when they are around. "Our kids should want us to spend the longest time with them but based on our tendencies of becoming monsters at home, they wish we could no longer come back home. Let us not create a space where our sons will adopt celebrity fathers as their role models, they must love us the way we are," said Mr. Zwane. He said he understood that life is tough these days as some fathers are suffering from depression since they are not working but to give love to your family is effortless and very important. He said he understood why most fathers find it difficult to tell their wives that they love them: "it is because of our background, we were raised by our parents, and it was not normal back then to show love to your wife in front of children". He said parents should learn to be role models to their children, to fill the void where their children choose celebrities to be their role models instead of them. "You must see a queen when you look at your wife and not see punching bags..." said Mr. Zwane. Fathers that were part of the occasion appreciated having such a fruitful engagement. By Andile Moshoeshoe<\|endoftext\|>The Greater Kokstad Municipality has fully thrown its weight behind ensuring that the reading capabilities of pre-scholars are honed while they are still young. The Municipality has done this by being part of promoting the Early Childhood Development Programme, an initiative by the country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa by playing a pivotal role evidenced when the Municipality’s Deputy Mayor Councillor Karen Walker and the Speaker, Cllr Bheki Nozaza led the council to Siyakhula Day Care and Pre-School where they handed over school equipment to better assist the children with their education. The municipal leadership believes that investing in educating the children is one of the key pillars to becoming "A People-Centred City of Economic Possibilities by 2047”. During the handover, Cllr Nozaza highlighted that “As the government, it is imperative to lend a hand to those who are trying to create jobs and make a change in the lives of people.” He further mentioned that the government appreciates the initiative that the Principal of the Pre-School, Ms Nomonde Moya, has taken in educating the little ones as it will help to keep them off the streets in their youth. The Deputy Mayor concurred with this statement by saying: “I would like to request the teachers to print the picture of these children and place them on the wall, and make a follow up on the progress made by the children in the next 5-10 years. I believe that they will appreciate it and it will give them motivation to advance themselves and become whatever they ought to be in this lifetime". The Principal said most of the children in the Pre-School are from the Marikana area which is one of the places in Kokstad that has a high number of disadvantaged families. Ms Moya further relayed a word of gratitude to the Municipality, saying: “We would like to thank the Municipality for responding to the call when we asked for assistance”. She further mentioned that she was very happy to see heaters as it gets very cold in winter and this will help the little ones stay warm and focus on the lessons given rather than being preoccupied with the means to get warm as it affects their concentration. “I pray you will do the same for others,” said Ms Moya in closing. By Nomzekelo Selani<\|endoftext\|>High Court in Kokstad, Southern KwaZulu-Natal is no longer a dream but a reality. This is according to the Greater Kokstad Municipal Manager, Sipho Zwane who, just after the National Department of Public Works presented in the Council that the Department of Justice has approved the building of the High Court in Kokstad, confirmed that the Municipality is fully behind the project. About R 480 Million has been set aside by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for the construction of the High Court.Following the green light, the Department of Public Works together with the Greater Kokstad Municipality will soon be starting the process of rezoning the land donated by the Municipality to the National Department of Public Works to suit the intended project. National Department of Public Works Chief Planner, Lawrence Gaxela presented the approval of the government precinct in Kokstad, which will include the High Court, a Police Station and SASSA offices amongst other government services. Gaxela said they would soon be starting with the rezoning of the land and the Municipality has confirmed that the process will take up to three months. Zwane said they are very proud that the process is starting to stand on its feet and it is no longer a plan or a dream but a reality.The Greater Kokstad Municipality Mayor, Lwanda Madikizela said this goes along with their plan of becoming a City of Economic Possibilities by 2047. “We are doing our best in turning Kokstad into a City as we are gradually transforming the town into a smart City by ensuring that it is dominated by free WiFi spots even in our townships,” said Madikizela. He added that they are now zooming into plans of a Secondary City, which is in line with visioned expansion of the town. Madikizela said the Kokstad High Court will result in cost savings as the people of Mthatha and other parts of the Eastern Cape will no longer travel long distances to the high court in Pietermaritzburg. “Even the Department of Correctional Services will no longer run a risk of having to transport criminals to the Pietermaritzburg High Court and back to our eBhongweni C-Max Prison... criminals will be sentenced here and sent to jail here,” said Madikizela. He was also delighted that the construction process will create jobs and skills transfer for Kokstad communities.<\|endoftext\|>COMMUNITIES in Kokstad have been cautioned to refrain from invading the municipal land because the consequences would be very harsh, unfair, and unfriendly when the Municipality is compelled to use force when evicting land invaders, which will lead to some the structures being demolished after having spent their money when they were building them. The warning came in the wake of recent incidents where some of the local residents invaded the municipal land, Erf 1, in Kokstad at Marikana. The Greater Kokstad Municipality categorically states that no municipal land would lie empty without any plans for it. However, most of the Municipal land and properties are reserved for future projects but that depends on how urgent and strategic that particular project is for the development plans of the Municipality. The municipality’s spokesperson, Nthabeleng Seshea Matshoba said, this criminal act has been a challenge for the past few years, which led to the municipality seeking court eviction orders to demolish and remove illegal occupants of municipal owned land. “Several meetings were held between the municipality and the affected communities to warn them to stop occupying municipal owned land illegally. It was further explained that harsh action will be taken against those who continue with land grab and there will be consequences,” said Matshoba. She added that the recent land grabs occurring in Marikana and anywhere on municipal owned land are perceived to be a direct attack to the municipality and will provoke harsh responses as it should be understood by communities that municipal land is zoned for various future developments such as housing and business development. “Land grabs disrupt and divert plans, while putting pressure on the municipality to service areas that were not part of the initial plans, this causes unnecessary delays on realisation of planned developments,” Matshoba explained. She added the municipality will unapologetically continue to fight shacks mushrooming in Kokstad and fully enforce the court orders and municipal bylaws without fear or favour. The process of identifying and demolishing mushrooming shacks in Marikana has started and will continue until there are no attempts of building shacks anymore. There is a plan in place which will be fully implemented in fighting against grabbing of municipal land. “We also want to announce that the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is in the process of obtaining a court order against the invasion of the Baildfontein farm, all those illegal structures will be demolished soon after all legal processes have been finalised,” she added. People are urged to refrain from these criminal activities to avoid unnecessary inconveniences on them and the part of the municipality. [ journalism and media communication, urban planning ]<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === [ journalism and media communication, geography. Informative info such as Wikipedia. ] === Message) \|Las Vegas, Nevada\| \|Channels\|\|Digital: 22 (UHF)\| \|Branding\|\|Channel 3 (general)\| News 3 (newscasts) 3.2: Estrella TV 3.3: Charge! (O&O) 3.4: Stadium (O&O) (KUPN Licensee, LLC) First air date \|January 23, 1955\| Former call signs Former channel number(s) 2 (VHF, 1955–1967) 3 (VHF, 1967–2009) 2 (VHF, 1999–2014) Call sign meaning \|HAAT\|\|382.9 m (1,256 ft)\| \|Translator(s)\|\|14 (UHF) Las Vegas (city)\| (For others, see below) Public license information KSNV, virtual channel 3 (UHF digital channel 22), is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The station is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, as part of a duopoly with CW affiliate KVCW (channel 33). The two stations share studios on Foremaster Lane in Las Vegas (both KSNV and KVCW are the only major television stations whose operations are based inside the city limits); KSNV's transmitter is located on Black Mountain, near Henderson (southwest of I-515/US 93/US 95). The station went on the air as KLRJ-TV on VHF channel 2 on January 23, 1955; it was originally licensed to Henderson and was owned by Southwestern Publishing Company along with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and KORK radio (920 AM, now KRLV; and 97.1 FM, now KXPT). In September 1955, it changed its calls to KORK-TV to match its radio sisters, and soon after moved its city of license and studio facilities to Las Vegas. It has always been an NBC affiliate, but shared ABC with KLAS-TV (channel 8) until KSHO-TV (channel 13, now KTNV-TV) signed on in 1956. During the late 1950s, the station was also briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network. In 1960, the Donrey Media Group (later Stephens Media) bought the Review-Journal and the KORK stations. In 1967, KORK-TV moved to channel 3 in order to operate from Potosi Mountain without being short-spaced to KNXT (now KCBS-TV) in Los Angeles, which also operated on channel 2; this move would also allow KTVN in Reno to begin operations on channel 2 on June 4 of that year. In 1971, a group of local residents led by Las Vegas attorney Jim Rogers began an effort to take control of channel 3. Rogers' group gained more support when Donrey began to heavily preempt NBC programming in order to sell more local advertising in the late 1970s. NBC was far less tolerant of programming preemptions than the other networks at the time. The most notable of these preemptions was the 1978 World Series, angering both NBC and several Las Vegas area viewers, some of whom filed complaints to the (FCC). Facing pressure from both NBC and the FCC, Donrey was forced to sell the station to the Rogers group's holding company, Valley Broadcasting Company, in 1979. Donrey retained KORK radio and as a result on October 1, 1979, the TV station changed its call letters to KVBC, reflecting the new ownership (the change was made due to a now-repealed FCC rule that forbade TV and radio stations in the same market, but with different ownership from sharing the same call letters). In the late 1980s, KVBC's sign-on to sign-off ratings climbed to an all-time high, thanks in part to a strong primetime lineup by NBC. Two major "events" aided KVBC's rise to the top. In May 1988, an explosion and fire rocked the Pacific Engineering and Production Company (PEPCON) in Henderson. KVBC was knocked off the air for a few minutes, because its transmitter facilities atop Black Mountain were positioned just above the blast site. Once KVBC was back on the air, it was the first local station to continuously broadcast its breaking news coverage of the explosion. Later that year, CBS produced 48 Hours in Las Vegas, a feature about Las Vegas that portrayed the city as full of gamblers and riddled by crime. In response, KVBC produced a one-hour documentary entitled Las Vegas, Beyond 48 Hours, which painted a more realistic picture of "Sin City" and its residents. KVBC was first to document The Mirage volcano explosion during its initial test in front of an unsuspecting nighttime audience. With the digital transition completed, the station officially added the -DT suffix to its legal call sign on June 23, 2009. On June 18, 2010, KVBC filed an application with the FCC to change the station's call letters to KSNV-DT, reflecting the renaming of Valley Broadcasting Company (which by this time, was a subsidiary of Sunbelt Communications Company that held the station's license) to Southern Nevada Communications, as well as better reflecting the station's relationship with sister stations KRNV-DT in Reno and KENV-DT in Elko. The change to KSNV-DT became official on July 9, 2010. Jim Rogers died of cancer on June 14, 2014, at the age of 75. Sale to Sinclair, license swap On September 3, 2014, Intermountain West Communications announced that it would sell KSNV-DT to Sinclair Broadcast Group for $120 million. As Sinclair already owned a duopoly in Las Vegas, KVMY (channel 21) and KVCW (channel 33), the company planned to sell the license assets (though not the programming) of one of the three stations to comply with FCC ownership restrictions, with the divested station's programming being moved to the other stations. 80–85% of proceeds from the sale will go toward the formation of the Rogers Educational Foundation, which will support students and educators in Southern Nevada. On November 1, 2014, KSNV began the process of swapping signals with KVMY; KVMY moved its MyNetworkTV programming to a subchannel of KVCW, which was replaced by a simulcast of KSNV-DT's programming. Additionally, the two stations swapped virtual channel numbers, which moved KVMY to channel 3, and KSNV to channel 21. On November 4, 2014, the call letters on KVMY's license were changed to KSNV, and the existing KSNV license changed its call letters to KVMY. These moves effectively put KSNV under Sinclair ownership, operating under the license for the former KVMY. Indeed, the licensee for KSNV still reads "KUPN Licensee, LLC"—reflecting KVMY's former call letters. The previous channel 3 license was later sold to Howard Stirk Holdings. A similar swap occurred during Sinclair's acquisition of WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina, in which its ABC programming and call sign were moved to another Sinclair-owned signal, and the previous WCIV channel 4 license (renamed WMMP, now WGWG) was sold to Howard Stirk Holdings, though the PSIP channel number was not swapped. Sinclair could not buy KSNV-DT outright because Las Vegas has only seven full-power stations—one too few to legally permit a duopoly. The FCC requires a market to have eight unique station owners after a duopoly is formed. With the sale's completion, Sinclair now controls half of those stations. It also created a situation in which a CW affiliate is the nominal senior partner in a duopoly involving an NBC affiliate and a "Big Four" station. Three years later, KSNV, owing to its NHL on NBC broadcast commitments, became the local team broadcaster for the Vegas Golden Knights, airing any nationally televised games featuring the Golden Knights (both regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs). In this capacity it was the local area broadcaster of the team's appearance in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. In 2020, following the arrival to the city of the now-Las Vegas Raiders, it is the local outlet for any Raiders games being broadcast on Sunday Night Football. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: \|3.1\|\|1080i\|\|16:9\|\|KSNV-3\|\|Main KSNV-DT programming / NBC\| \|33.2\|\|720p\|\|My_LVTV\|\|ATSC 1.0 simulcast of KVCW-DT2 / MyNetworkTV\| KSNV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 3, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition VHF channel 2. Through the use of PSIP, digital television receivers display the station's virtual channel as its former VHF analog channel 3. As mentioned above, KSNV moved their signal on November 1, 2014 to the digital channel 21 formerly used by KVMY. KSNV was one of the few major network affiliates to utilize channel 2 for their digital broadcasts; low-VHF channels have been very prone to interference in the digital age, though the relatively flat terrain of southern Nevada and northern Arizona made this interference much less of a factor than areas with varied terrain. KSNV presently broadcasts a total of 42½ hours of locally produced newscasts each week (with 7½ hours each weekday and 2½ hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). The station also produces one local program: the sports highlight program (which airs on Sunday evenings after the 11:00 p.m. newscast at the 11:35 p.m. time slot.). A public affairs discussion program, which aired after the weekday noon newscast, was cancelled in November 2013. KSNV debuted a 3 p.m. newscast, News 3 Live at 3, on August 19, 2013; to accommodate this newscast, the station dropped Days of Our Lives, which moved to KVCW. On September 16, 2013, KSNV added an hour-long 7 p.m. newscast, after its contract to carry Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune expired; both game shows later moved to KLAS-TV. The station also dropped Dr. Phil in September 2014 which later moved to KLAS-TV; its two remaining syndicated programs, Rachael Ray and The Doctors, were to be dropped in the fall of 2015 and replaced with newscasts as well. These changes were part of an increased emphasis on KSNV's news department: under this plan, the station's weekday lineup outside of NBC prime time programming would consist entirely of local newscasts. Due to these changes, anchor lineups would be shuffled. However, with the station's fall 2014 sale to Sinclair, it is probable that these plans might not proceed further. Access Hollywood was added to the schedule at 7:30 p.m. weeknights in September 2014 after the sale to Sinclair was announced. The discussion program Ralston Reports (6:30–7:00 p.m.) ended on December 12, 2014 and was replaced with an hour-long extension of the 6:00 p.m. newscast along with KRNV-DT on December 15, 2014. On December 29, 2014, Days of our Lives was reinstated on the station at 1:00 p.m. weekdays, after NBC objected to the change made by Jim Rogers. The hour-long 11:00 a.m. newscast and the discussion program What's Your Point? (12:30–1:00 p.m.) hosted by Jeff Gillan ended on December 26, 2014 and was replaced by Rachael Ray and an hour-long extension of the noon newscast on December 29, 2014, leaving KTNV-TV with the market's only hour-long 11:00 a.m. newscast. The hour-long 4:00 p.m. newscast ended on January 2, 2015 (leaving only KLAS-TV with an hour-long 4:00 p.m. newscast) and was replaced by Family Feud on January 5, 2015. The hour-long 3:00 p.m. newscast was not affected by the change and continued to compete with KTNV-TV. While Sinclair would not move the station to an all-news daytime format, as intended by Rogers, the station remained committed to substantial news content. Sinclair was considering to bring back the hour-long 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. newscasts and What's Your Point? at 12:30 p.m. The Doctors and Access Hollywood were dropped in September 2016 when they moved to KVCW (the latter now airs on KVCW's second digital subchannel). They were replaced in the schedule by Harry Connick Jr.'s talk show and Entertainment Tonight, only for the first show mentioned in the 2016 replacements to be replaced by reruns of Dateline NBC in September 2018, and only for Dateline NBC reruns to move to KVCW, and be replaced by Tamron Hall one year later. Also in September 2018, Rachael Ray was dropped which later moved to KVCW, and was replaced by an hour of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, only for Rachael Ray to be reinstated on the station at 11:00 a.m. weekdays, when Millionaire was cancelled. Since August 17, 2015, the station relaunched newscasts for sister station KVCW. Wake Up With The CW Las Vegas, aired at 7:00 a.m. as an extension to its morning newscast and The CW Las Vegas News at Ten, aired at 10:00 p.m. Both newscasts competed with KVVU's 7:00 a.m. segment of Fox 5 News This Morning and the 10:00 p.m. airing of Fox 5 News at Ten. Notable current on-air staff - Reed Cowan – anchor (2012–present) - Jeff Gillan – political reporter, fill-in anchor and former host of What's Your Point? 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Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration Kuster Announces Support for Landmark Social Security Bill Washington, May 23, 2023 Tags: Protecting Seniors Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced landmark legislation, Social Security 2100, to protect and enhance the program. “In my district, the Social Security 2100 package would make a huge difference for the more than 160,000 people who rely on the program every single day – we cannot let them down,” said Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition. “House Democrats take protecting Americans’ hard-earned Social Security very seriously, and this bill will help us live up to our promise to our seniors. I am proud to support it.” A fact sheet on the bill can be found here. The press conference can be viewed here. “Social Security is the number one anti-poverty program for the elderly, for children, and a disability plan that more veterans rely on than the VA,” said Larson.“As Americans are faced with a global pandemic, supply chain crisis and rising costs, Democrats are coming together to announce a plan of action to secure and expand Social Security. Social Security 2100 will provide an across-the-board benefit increase for all recipients, ensure benefits better reflect seniors’ expenses, repeal the WEP/GPO that penalizes public servants, cut taxes for 23 million beneficiaries, and extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Fund by asking Americans making more than $400,000 a year to finally pay their fair share. Our seniors, veterans, children, and disabled Americans are not a political bargaining chip- they need our help now! I urge my Republican colleagues to join House Democrats to act with ‘the fierce urgency of now’ on Social Security.” "The distinction couldn't be any clearer between House Democrats and extreme MAGA Republicans," said Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "House Democrats, under the leadership of John Larson, want to strengthen and protect Social Security. That is what Social Security 2100 is all about. On the other hand, extreme MAGA Republicans want to end Social Security as we know it and, through their dangerous default gamesmanship, they are risking the earned Social Security benefits of millions of retirees all across the nation." “Social Security is a guarantee between the federal government and each and every American,” said Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Chair of the DPCC. When you contribute to Social Security throughout your career, you trust that you will be able to retire with pride. We must protect and expand Social Security for years to come, which is why I am proud to support Congressman Larson’s Social Security 2100 legislation. This bill is necessary to strengthen this essential program.” “Social Security is a multi-generational success story, but Republicans continue to threaten a devastating national default that would cause economic catastrophe and halt Social Security payments to the 65 million Americans that receive benefits. House Democrats are standing against this extortion and for Seniors on Social Security. I am especially proud to join Congressman Larson to introduce the Social Security 2100 Act to shore up the program to help ensure all seniors, including AAPI seniors, have stable retirements today and for generations to come,”said Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. “Before I was elected, my father passed away and I remember helping my mom make a budget so that she could stretch her $535 Social Security check the entire month. Finding a way to make ends meet was nearly an impossible task for her and for far too many older people in our country," said Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34). "For 40% of Latino seniors, Social Security is their sole source of income, and that hard-earned monthly payment is the difference between having a roof over your head and food on the table or not. I’m proud to join Rep. Larson in introducing this legislation to strengthen Social Security so current and future generations who worked their entire lives can retire with dignity.” “No corner of America is safe if Republicans blow up our economy. That starts with Social Security,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell (NJ-09). “Social Security checks will halt if Republicans blow up the economy. That is not hyperbole. Republicans are threatening the lives of every single one of the 65 million Americans that rely on Social Security. Today we lay out our roadmap to protect this program for generations to come. John Larson’s Social Security 2100 bill will do that.” “Social Security has never missed a payment since the first check was issued in 1940. It is a lifeline for millions of people, reducing the financial burden on retirees, surviving spouses and children, and disabled Americans,” saidRep. Brian Higgins (NY-26). “Defaulting on these payments means defaulting on the families that rely on them. I am committed to honoring our promises and protecting this sacred system by fighting to pass Social Security 2100, which expands this critical safety net for all.” “People who work their entire lives and contribute with every paycheck should be able to rely on Social Security when they retire. When you work hard and play by the rules, you deserve to retire with dignity,” Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-08) said. “Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Michiganders, and I am proud to introduce this legislation to protect and strengthen Social Security benefits for current and future retirees.” "For nearly a century, America has made a sacred promise – those who work hard throughout their lives will benefit from the fruits of their labor and of their sacrifice to save for the future. Social Security is an earned benefit and a promise that assures a safe and secure retirement for tens of millions of Americans during their golden years. But without action – that promise is at risk," said Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). "I hear from thousands of retirees in Northwestern Ohio who want to see a responsible solution to protect Social Security. The Social Security 2100 Act aims to increase benefits for current and new beneficiaries, protect retirees against inflation, and repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and is an important framework for strengthening and preserving America’s bedrock retirement safety net." “Social Security is an earned benefit and is our nation's most important social insurance program, helping keep millions of Americans out of poverty during retirement. As a Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Aging and Families, I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act,” said Rep. Jan Shakowsky (IL-09), Co-Chair Task force on Aging and Families. “Hardworking Americans put their trust in Congress to protect the treasure that is Social Security. It is past time to improve the program, particularly for women, who make up 55% of all Social Security recipients yet often lose wages due to caregiving responsibilities and a history of lower wages. By increasing Social Security benefits across the board, finally eliminating the harmful Windfall Elimination Provision, and creating a caregiver credit - the Social Security 2100 Act will protect and strengthen Social Security for generations to come. I look forward to working with my good friend and colleague Congressman Larson to ensure its passage.” “Social Security 2100 will uphold our promise—ensuring our bedrock social insurance program continues to provide a quality standard of living to current and future generations. These reforms will guarantee that people who’ve paid into this lifeline insurance program will be sure of its benefits,” Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). “By unveiling his revised Social Security 2100 Act, Congressman John Larson once again defies the media narrative that ‘no one in Washington has the courage’ to address the program’s future. Rep. Larson’s bill extends the solvency of the Social Security trust fund for decades while also providing American seniors with a much-needed expansion of benefits. He achieves this by asking high earners to begin paying their fair share into the program. At a time when the House Majority has taken the country to the brink of default --- which could have catastrophic consequences for seniors on fixed incomes --- Congressman Larson offers a commonsense, fair, and forward-looking plan to ensure that the 88 year-strong promise of Social Security remains fulfilled,”said Max Richtman, President and CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. “The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) deeply appreciates Congressman Larson's commitment to enhancing and fortifying Social Security. Rep. Larson takes a proactive stance in tackling the problem of financial insecurity among the elderly population by introducing legislation that will increase benefits, enhance the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and extend the program's solvency. This legislation allows every senior citizen in America to gracefully navigate their later years, knowing that their government values their well-being and respects their contributions.” said Edward Cates, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, TSCL “Although we live in the wealthiest country in the world, millions of older Americans are struggling to make ends meet,” said Robert Roach, Jr., President of the Alliance for Retired Americans. "We strongly support Representative Larson's bill, 'Social Security 2100 Act,’ because it will increase benefits across the board and strengthen the Social Security system.” "Congressman Larson, Leader Jeffries, and their fellow Democrats are to be applauded for leading the fight to protect and expand, never cut, Social Security's modest benefits. Not only is the Social Security 2100 Act wise policy, it's overwhelmingly popular with voters across the political spectrum. “Everyone deserves to retire with dignity, and after years of public service America’s educators earned a fair deal in retirement. The 3-million-member National Education Association supports the Social Security 2100 Act that improves Social Security benefits and ensures that educators and public service workers unjustly penalized by the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision receive the benefits they have earned. We thank Representative Larson for his leadership on this important issue and urge Congress to pass this bill quickly,”said Marc Egan, Director of Government Relations, National Education Association. “AFGE is proud to represent more than 42,000 SSA employees nationwide who help American families access critical Social Security benefits in times of need,” said AFGE National President Everett Kelley. “We know the importance of Social Security and are proud to support Social Security 2100 to shore up the program’s finances, increase benefits, and improve service to the public.” International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) President Matthew Biggs: "IFPTE fully endorses Congressman John Larson's Social Security 2100 Act, landmark legislation that offers a common-sense and fiscally responsible approach to making sure Social Security benefits provide meaningful economic support to Americans when they need them. Social Security is the foundation of our nation’s retirement security and disability income support and Rep. Larson's bill shore's up the Social Security trust funds and makes sure no American on Social Security will live in poverty. This legislation is funded in a progressively responsible manner that increases the Social Security benefit without any negative impact on lower and middle-income wage earners.” “Social Security is a life line for thousands of retirees and needs to be preserved and strengthened.”Bette Marafino, President, CT Alliance for Retired Americans William Shackelford, National President, of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) said, “NARFE thanks Congressman Larson for his diligent protection of Social Security and for his fight to ensure that this crucial program keeps its promises to every American. Our association appreciates the attention this comprehensive bill gives to repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, so the promise of Social Security can be fully met for our nation’s public servants. We have long believed that Social Security should be a benefit that people can depend on, and the Social Security 2100 Act does just that.”<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: Justice Network 33.10 Local weather \|Owner\|\|PMCM TV, LLC\| \|Founded\|\|September 21, 1998\| \|First air date\|\|July 9, 2001 (in Ely, Nevada; moved to New Jersey in 2014)\| \|Call letters' meaning\|\|W (PMCM TV chairman) \|Sister station(s)\|\|KJWP, WHTG, WKMK / WTHJ, WWZY / WBHX, WBBO\| \|Former callsigns\|\|KBJN (2001–2005) 3 (VHF, 2001–2009) 3 (PSIP, 2009-2015) \|Former affiliations\|\|NBC, via KVBC (2001–2008) My Family TV/The Family Channel (2009–2014) \|Transmitter power\|\|6.96 kW\| WJLP channel 3 (virtual channel 33.1) is a MeTV-affiliated television station serving the New York metropolitan area and is licensed to Middletown, New Jersey. The station is owned and operated by PMCM TV, LLC. WJLP broadcasts from studios and offices located in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and its 7000 Watt transmitter is atop the Condé Nast Building at 4 Times Square in Manhattan. Origin in Ely, Nevada Founded in 1998 by Harris Broadcasting the station went on the air two and a half years later. The station, originally located in Ely, Nevada, signed on July 9, 2001 as KBJN, a satellite of KVBC, the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas. It was originally owned by Harris Broadcasting, who soon sold it to KVBC owner Valley Broadcasting Company. The call letters were changed to KVNV on November 15, 2005. On July 1, 2008, Valley Broadcasting filed an application with the (FCC) to sell KVNV to PMCM TV, LLC (which owns six Jersey Shore radio stations in Monmouth and Ocean County as Press Communications, LLC). The sale was approved on September 17, 2008 and was consummated on November 12, 2008; soon afterward, the station was relaunched as Intelliweather 3, carrying looping weather conditions and a news ticker. KVNV affiliated with My Family TV in October 2009. During 2012, the station began to expand its local programming, including a local weekend public affairs program and a locally produced children's program (to comply with the FCC's E/I regulations); KVNV also began to simulcast the noon and 6 p.m. newscasts of former sister station KRNV-DT in Reno, and added the statewide political show Nevada's Eye on Washington. Move to New Jersey Soon after its purchase of the station, PMCM TV sought permission to reallocate KVNV from Ely to Monmouth County, New Jersey, as part of a legal loophole that allows any VHF station that moves to a state with no FCC-licensed commercial VHF stations to receive automatic permission to move. (The loophole was set up because many New Jersey TV viewers felt shortchanged that nearly all their commercial TV stations came from either New York City or Philadelphia, not from their own state.) After the digital television transition of 2009, Delaware and New Jersey no longer had VHF signals, since station owners chose to move their signals to UHF channels, better suited to digital broadcasting. (PMCM also looked to move KJWY, now KJWP, to Delaware under the same rule, to serve the Philadelphia TV market.) The FCC . In January 2014, MeTV announced that KVNV, following its move, would become its New York City affiliate, replacing Bridgeport, Connecticut-based WZME (which is now an affiliate of Heroes & Icons, another network specializing in classic TV shows). In its June 2014 bill, Comcast systems in central New Jersey stated that KVNV would be added to its lineup on July 31, 2014. This was delayed because of objections from WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut, who voiced concerns to the FCC about the signal overlap of the two virtual channel 3s, as well as carriage on channel 3 in Fairfield County. WFSB's owner, Meredith Corporation, also suggested that the FCC assign virtual channel 33 (which is WFSB's RF channel) to KVNV instead of 3. On September 12, 2014, the FCC Media Bureau issued a public notice seeking comment on an alternative PSIP channel proposal set forth by PMCM. KVNV would broadcast on virtual channel 3.10 as not to interfere with WFSB. KVNV also would seek cable carriage on channel 3 throughout the New York market, except in Fairfield County, Connecticut. KVNV commenced test broadcasting on September 29, 2014 at approximately 2:30PM on RF channel 3/virtual channel 3-10. This test transmission consisted of an EBR Test Pattern with a black text field bearing text reading as follows: Line 1: "KVNV TV" static, Line 2: "WJLP-TV" static. Immediately at the base of the black text box, a white rectangular square rapidly moved back-and-forth horizontally. There was no audio or tones to accompany. This test broadcast ended on September 30, 2014 at approximately 2PM. The station made a brief return to the air on October 1, 2014 at approximately 12:30PM; this transmission lasted approximately five minutes. On October 1, 2014 at 5:01PM, KVNV signed-on its transmitter with intentions to officially commence programming at 6PM. The 5PM transmission consisted of an EBR Test Pattern with a black text field, this time bearing text reading as follows: Line 1: "KVNV-TV" static, Line 2: "CHANNEL 3.10" static. Immediately at the base of the black text box, a white rectangular square rapidly moved back-and-forth horizontally. There was no audio or tones to accompany. The intention of this 58 minute broadcast was to allow for potential viewers to rescan their tuners in order to add channel 3 as an active channel. At 5:59PM, the test pattern gave way to a solid black screen. At 6:00PM, KVNV commenced regular programming from MeTV with an episode of CHiPs. The launch, consisting of no sign-on message, was basically a soft launch. The station's PSIP TVCT information during this time identified the station as KVNV-HD using virtual channel 3-10. On October 3, 2014, the call letters were changed to WJLP. The FCC assigned virtual channel 33 on an interim basis to WJLP on October 23, 2014; this followed an October 3 joint filing by Meredith, CBS Television Stations, and Ion Media Networks urging the FCC to take this action, as both CBS-owned KYW-TV in Philadelphia and Meredith's WFSB use virtual channel 3, along with Ion-owned WPXN-TV (channel 31) being carried on cable channel 3 on most Cablevision systems in the New York market. On Friday, November 7, 2014, following another joint complaint from Meredith, CBS, and ION television, the FCC ordered that WJLP suspend operations effective 12:00PM EST. on November 10, 2014 unless the station remapped its virtual channel from 3-10 to 33-1. On November 10, 2014, PMCM TV filed an appeal with the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals. The station in that pleading asked that Court for a stay to allow it to resume broadcasting temporarily until the realization of a final solution regarding the Channel 3 dispute. The station hoped that the court would review the appeal and make a decision on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Simultaneously, WJLP also filed two petitions with the FCC. At approximately Midnight on November 11, 2014, WJLP ran a video message from Lee Leddy, Group Station Manager for PMCM TV, LLC. and the owner and licensee of WJLP, explaining what is happening with Channel 3 and what he calls "erroneous complaints" to the FCC by CBS Television Stations Inc., Ion Media and Meredith Corporation. Channel 3 then signed off the air, with WZME resuming its place as the sole MeTV outlet for the New York area. WJLP returned to the air a day after signing off, with a bumper explaining that the station was granted the emergency stay to continue broadcasting until at least December 1, 2014. On November 25, 2014, a federal court upheld the stay and allowed WJLP to continue broadcasting on Channel 3.10. On March 16, 2015, the station remapped its virtual channel from channel 3 to channel 33 on an "interim" basis following an order from the FCC. While WJLP is a MeTV affiliate, it does not carry the full network schedule and instead runs infomercials and a couple of locally-produced 30 minute public affairs shows at various times in its weekly schedule, mostly in the early morning. In 2015, the station added the Justice Network on Digital subchannel 33.2. Following the 2009 transition, WJLP (as KVNV in Ely, Nevada) flash-cut from analog to digital television service broadcasting on VHF channel 3. Its virtual channel mapped to channel 3.1. Following the 2014 move to Middletown, New Jersey, WJLP began broadcasting its primary programming on virtual channel 3.10 as an engineering solution in response to protests by WFSB and KYW-TV in neighboring markets Hartford and Philadelphia, respectively, both of which broadcast their primary programming on virtual channel 3.1. In early 2015, WJLP added a third subchannel in order to test its ability to transmit two high definition streams. The subchannel, which programmed an EBR test pattern and identified via PSIP as Testing, was transmitted on virtual channel 33.3. This stream was discontinued in late 2015. On March 20, 2016, WJLP added two standard definition subchannels to its lineup, Escape and Grit. These diginets are also available on many Univision-owned stations, inclusive of those broadcasting in the New York City television market. A fifth subchannel was added two months later on 33.10 airing local weather reports with an audio radio simulcast station. This is the first time airing weather reports in NYC market since Accuweather channel was removed on WABC 7.3 in 2010 replacing with an relay network of Live Well which has since replaced with another network called Laff just 5 years later. \|Channel\|\|Video\|\|PSIP Short Name\|\|Programming\| \|33.10\|\|480i\|\|WJLP-WX\|\|local weather reports\| - "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. August 8, 2001. Retrieved February 7, 2001. - "New TV program covers community". The Ely Times. January 27, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2012. - Eggan, Lukas (November 2, 2012). "Local TV station to help produce children’s show". The Ely Times. Retrieved December 16, 2012. - "Local station to broadcast Reno news at noon and six". The Ely Times. March 23, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2012. - Eggen, Lukas (April 6, 2012). "News program to begin airing on Sunday morning". The Ely Times. Retrieved December 16, 2012. - Eggerton, John (December 14, 2012). "Court Reverses FCC Denial of Station License Reallocation to New Jersey, Delaware". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved December 15, 2012. - "APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATION". CDBS Public Access. Retrieved May 30, 2013. - Downey, Kevin (January 24, 2014). "Me-TV Picks Up Big-Market Primary Slots". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved January 27, 2014. - [IDX] Daily_Release=\|publisher=\|publication date=July 25, 2014 - "WJLP Call Sign History". United States , audio division. - Hashemzadeh, Hossein (October 23, 2014). "Re: PMCM TV, LLC WJLP-TV, Middletown Township, NJ..." (PDF). Retrieved October 23, 2014. - Important message from Lee Leddy, Group Station Manager for PMCM LLC. the owner and licensee of WJLP-DT in Middletown, New Jersey - WJLP application to the request for review - WJLP filing for Emergency Stay to the - Urgent Message from WJLP about channel location - Rabbit Ears query for WJLP<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: (U)niversity of Nebraska-Omaha (the V substitutes for the U)\| \|Owner\|\|University of Nebraska-Omaha\| Classical 90.7 KVNO analog and 90.7 HD 1 is a radio station broadcast at 8,900 watts from the heart of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus. KVNO's broadcasting license is held by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. 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Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration === Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) sent a letter to the White House Coordinator of the COVID-19 Response, Jeffrey Zients, inquiring about why there are discrepancies in the volume of vaccine doses distributed by state, and how those discrepancies can be rectified. WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) announced the reintroduction of the State Taskforce Opportunity Program (STOP) Bullying Act anti-bullying bill. The STOP Bullying Act incentivizes the establishment of statewide anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in primary and secondary schools. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) was appointed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to serve on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis which was established to provide oversight of the federal COVID-19 pandemic response. The Select Subcommittee is modeled after then Senator Harry Truman’s Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) commended President Biden on his memorandum directing federal agencies including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to combat xenophobia towards Asian-Americans. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Bears’ announcement that they’ve selected Safeties Coach Sean Desai as their new defensive coordinator: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen regarding the latest allegations of access peddling and potentially bribery by individuals pursuing pardons from President Trump. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – in the wake of the U.S. Capitol building attack – inquiring as to why the FBI never completed a report on domestic terrorism, which was required under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mike Thompson who chairs the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Jahana Hayes, Madeleine Dean, and Ted Deutch sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Rosen requesting that he publicly reaffirm enforcement Public Law 90-108, which outlaws the possession and use of weapons on U.S. Capitol grounds. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to State Representative Chris Welch’s election as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives:<\|endoftext\|>Raja Krishnamoorthi today opposed President Trump's plan to make mortgages more expensive for working families in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The video and text of Krishnamoorthi’s remarks is below. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today his selection as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules. From his powerful new position, Krishnamoorthi will guide a range of issues while defending the Affordable Care Act and Medicare. CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today addressed a crowd of at least 150,000 people at the Chicago Women's March, urging women and all Americans to stand up and fight for their rights. After the march, Congressman Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: Raja Krishnamoorthi and his eldest son Vijay visited the White House today to attend the Chicago Cubs’ official visit commemorating their World Series victory. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced today he will serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee, along with the powerful House Democratic Policy and Steering Committee.<\|endoftext\|>Response to the newest revelation of Michael Flynn’s failure to properly disclose his foreign entanglements and his ongoing relevance to Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement: Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced that he will serve in a leadership role in the House Democratic Caucus Jobs for America task forces, a unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families. WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced that the House has passed their bipartisan amendment to increase the number of women in apprenticeships and improve skills training. Washington, D.C. – Today, the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act was introduced with the cosponsorship of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. A commonsense effort to create a Medicare Buy-In option for Americans ages 50-64 and to stabilize the health care marketplaces. Washington, D.C.- On September 12, 2017, Senator Al Franken (D-MN), Congressman Danny K. SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today to issue a report on any steps FEMA is taking to help communities address the increasing likelihood of severe weather through incorporating the impacts of climate change into its risk projections, including flood maps. WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Danny Davis today sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security questioning its June 2017 decision to rescind funding for an initiative to counter right-wing extremism, including neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and other white supremacist groups responsible for the events in Charleston. SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to President Trump’s comments this afternoon on the events in Charlottesville: SCHAUMBURG, IL – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia and the national increase in hate crimes over the last year:<\|endoftext\|>WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy wrote a letter to the Department of Justice to express concerns about Centene’s proposed acquisition of WellCare. In the letter, Chairman Krishnamoorthi urged the Department to conduct a thorough review of the acquisition to preserve quality healthcare options for Illinois families. WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Krishnamoorthi recently voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, legislation which provides permanent protections to our nation’s Dreamers, as well as to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, allowing them to contribute fully to Illinois communities and our country while providing a pathway to citizenship. Wheaton, IL – Yesterday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi joined local public health officials and other leaders across the community to discuss what can be done to combat the opioid epidemic. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi along with Senators Cory Booker and Dick Durbin reintroduced the Help Students Vote Act, a bill to strengthen student voter registration and civic participation on college campuses. Key student voting reforms of the Help Students Vote Act passed the House of Representatives earlier this year as part of H.R. Under This Legislation, Equifax Would Have Paid At Least $1.5 Billion in Penalties for 2017 Data Breach Lawmakers Unveil New Report Showing Equifax Still Failing Consumers Long After Data Breach and Write to Regulators Demanding Action WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the bipartisan States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements (SAFE TO DRIVE) Act, which creates two supplemental grants for states to use for di PEORIA, IL — Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) unveiled the “Lincoln Room” in the United States Capitol yesterday evening. The Congressmen were joined by former Illinois Congressman Jerry Weller, President of the Illinois State Society, and John O’Brien, President of the Lincoln Group of Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements (SAFE TO DRIVE) Act, which creates two supplemental grants for states to use for distracted driving prevention. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, co-chairs of the Middle Class Jobs Caucus, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), announced their caucus’ priorities for the 116th Congress. Steil is the new Republican co-chair while Krishnamoorthi has served as the Democratic co-chair since 2017 when he co-founded the caucus. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi joined his colleagues in voting to pass a bipartisan long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA provides crucial services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The law had expired on February 15, 2019 after multiple temporary extensions.<\|endoftext\|>To a reportedly hate-motivated attack in Keyes, California last week in which white supremacists beat Surjit Malhi, a Sikh man, and spray-painted “Go Back to ur country” on his truck accom WHEATON, IL – Yesterday, at the DuPage County Board of health in Wheaton, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi held a roundtable discussion of the opioid epidemic focused on opioid addiction prevention strategies. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the President signed into law H.R. 2353, the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act which was led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA). CHICAGO, IL – The Trump administration’s ongoing policy of family separation and internment has led thousands of families to be held in detention facilities across the United States. Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi visited such a facility today and he issued the following statement: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Oversight Committee issued the following statement in response to the articles of impeachment filed against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein by Representatives Mark Meadows (R-NC) and Jim Jordan (R-OH) with 9 of their House Republican colleagues: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This legislation, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), has now passed both the House and Senate unanimously, and will be sent to the President for signature into law. WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 6147, an appropriations bill to fund the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and other related agencies, which included an amendment coauthored by Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Steven Palazzo (R-MS). WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s Keeping Russian Entanglements Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act was included in Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s Secure America from Russian Interference Act, an omnibus bill that lays out the steps necessary to secure America’s elections, and counteract any interference from Russia and other foreign actors. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte to convene hearings on FBI leaks to Rudy Giuliani during the 2016 presidential campaign and potentially since. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the No Security Clearance for Hate Groups Act as part of the larger effort to end the approval of security clearances for those who are associated with known hate groups.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === [ journalism and media communication, entertainment ] === Just for Laughs Radio Just for Laughs Radio is a Sirius XM Radio channel featuring uncensored comedy from Canada. It was created in November 2005 as a result of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) regulations for Canadian content on the XM Radio Canada platform, originally as Laugh Attack until 2013 and then as Canada Laughs from 2013 to 2019. \|Broadcast area\|\|Canada, United States\| \|Frequency\|\|Sirius XM 168\| \|First air date\|\|November 17, 2005\| \|Format\|\|Canadian stand-up comedy\| \|Owner\|\|Sirius XM Canada\| In conjunction with the Just for Laughs comedy festival, the channel was rebranded as Just for Laughs Radio on February 25, 2019 and will broadcast content from Just for Laugh events as well as independent content by Canadian comics. As Canada Laughs, the channel featured uncensored Canadian stand-up and sketch comedy. Laugh Attack was renamed Canada Laughs and made available on SIRIUS and XM in May 2013. Rebranding as Just for LaughsEdit In February 2019, SiriusXM announced a branding deal with the Just for Laughs comedy festival, which would see the channel rebranded as Just for Laughs Radio, and the programming extended to include archival comedy performances from the Just for Laughs library. The rebranding was heavily criticized by Canadian comedians, because the use of archival material — which would be open to international comedians as well — would vastly reduce the amount of broadcast time available to Canadian comedians. Many comedians, in fact, noted that their royalties from Canada Laughs airplay were their single largest and most reliable comedy-related income source. On February 27, Just for Laughs announced a partial retreat, under which the station will retain the Just for Laughs branding but the 100 per cent Canadian content rule will be restored. They also modified the new name of the station to Just for Laughs Canada. - "Everything from hockey talk to hip-hop on XM radio". Waterloo Region Record, November 17, 2005. - "SiriusXM Canada spruces up its Canadian line-up". Canada NewsWire, May 6, 2013. - "XM, Sirius move closer to merger in Canada". The Globe and Mail, February 17, 2011. - "Edmonton comedians cancel show to protest ‘Just For Laughs’ radio channel". Global News, February 27,2019. - "Vancouver comic says comedians to lose major source of income over changes to Canada Laughs". CBC News British Columbia, February 27, 2019. - "Howie Mandel and SiriusXM Canada's new partnership could seriously endanger Canadian comics". The A.V. Club, February 25, 2019. - "Just For Laughs retreats, vows radio channel will stay 100 per cent Canadian". Toronto Star, February 27, 2019.<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: === 6 November 1954\| \|LTV1, LTV7 \| \|Affiliation(s)\|\|Public Broadcasting of Latvia\| European Broadcasting Union Latvijas Televīzija (Latvian Television, LTV) is the state-owned public service television broadcaster in Latvia. LTV operates two channels, LTV1 in Latvian and LTV7 (previously called LTV2) in Latvian with selected programming in Russian. The broadcaster has been fully funded by the state budget since 1 January 2021, when, after years of debate, it and radio broadcaster Latvijas Radio exited the advertising market. It is currently led by Ivars Priede, the sole Board Member (previously - by the Chairman of the Board). LTV is a member of the European Broadcasting Union, having joined on 1 January 1993. From the restoration of independence in 1991 to 31 December 1992, it was a member of the International Radio and Television Organisation (OIRT). LTV hosted the annual Eurovision Song Contest in 2003, as well as the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey Championships in 2006 and the inaugural Eurovision Choir of the Year competition in 2017. LTV1 broadcasts the Eurovision Song Contest in Latvia each year, and LTV7 also broadcasts many sport events such as the Olympics, various Latvian league and national team games, Minor Hockey League, UEFA European Football Championship games and the FIFA World Cup. Origins, 1954 to 1993 The first experimental broadcast of television in Latvia took place on 10 November 1937 at the Latvian Radio Society (Latvian: Latvijas Radio biedrība) during a public viewing in Riga, using an oscilloscope with the screen size of 45x50 cm. There were plans to launch regular broadcasts of "visual radio" by the Latvian Radiophone in the early 1940s, but these were suspended by the occupation of Latvia and World War II. The first contemporary test broadcasts started on 6 November 1954 from a studio in Soviet Riga in black-and-white, which were seen by the 20 owners of personal television sets. It is the first and oldest national television station in the Baltic countries. Regular broadcasting started on 20 November 1954. At the beginning, LTV didn't have rights to create their own programming except live shows. In 1955, the Riga Television studio in Nometņu iela, Āgenskalns was created to produce its own programming and the first TV tower in Latvia was built. On 19 March 1958, the first evening news show went on the air. In 1963, it was renamed Panorāma, as it is known to this day. A second TV channel was launched in 1961 and both channels converted to SÉCAM color in 1974. In 1986, both the Riga TV Tower and the LTV television headquarters in Zaķusala were officially completed. During the Third Latvian National Awakening, the broadcaster became more open to Glasnost-style freedom of expression and criticism of Soviet rule in Latvia, most notably in the form of the Labvakar political talk show (1988–1993). The buildings in Zaķusala were one of the locations defended during The Barricades. During the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt troops of the OMON unit seized the LTV building on August 21, suspending broadcasts for two days. On 1 January 1993, Latvian Television and Radio Latvia became members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). On 2 February 1998, LTV along with LNT, Channel 31 (now TV3) and TV Riga (later TV5) converted to PAL color. In 2006, LTV2, the second channel, was rebranded as LTV7. In 2008, LTV started broadcasting in digital terrestrial TV standard in MPEG2 format, changing to MPEG4 format on 1 August 2009 as the telecommunications company Lattelecom has been chosen to be the official integrator of digital terrestrial TV in Latvia. Analogue distribution of LTV7 finished on 1 March 2010. LTV completely finished broadcasting LTV1 in analogue format on 1 July 2010. Both LTV channels are also available on the Sirius satellite's Nordic beam as part of the Viasat package. LTV changed its aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 in 2013. A full switch to HDTV broadcasts, currently planned for 2021 or 2022, has not so far been implemented due to financial constraints, although selected programming such as live broadcast of a staging of The Nutcracker by the Latvian National Opera on LTV1 in 2012 and the matches of the IIHF World Championships on LTV7 since 2018, has been shown in HD. Until 2021, the broadcaster was funded by grant-in-aid from the Latvian government (around 60%), with the remainder coming from television commercials. Although moving LTV to licence fee funding was long been debated, this was often opposed by the government, with media analysts believing that the real reason for this is that the government is reluctant to lose the control of LTV that state-funding gives it. Public Broadcasting of Latvia (since 2013) Since 2013 LTV has come under the umbrella of Public Broadcasting of Latvia along with Radio Latvia, as part of the unification process of both public broadcasters. LTV and Radio Latvia now share one news portal, LSM.lv, and an online streaming service (REplay.lv), with content from both broadcasters. In 2017 LTV launched the online channel Visiem LTV (also styled VISIEMLTV.LV) for foreign viewers, mostly targeted for the Latvian diaspora. The programming is a mix of LTV1 and LTV7 broadcasts that are not restricted by copyright laws and are available globally. After years of debate, in June 2018 the Saeima unanimously voted to amend legislation allowing the public broadcaster to exit the advertising market and be fully funded by the state budget. In 2020 the necessary funding was earmarked by the Government of Latvia, with Latvijas Televīzija and Latvijas Radio exiting the ad market effective January 1, 2021. - "Public media exits the advertising market". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2021. - "Kontakti un rekvizīti / LTV.LV". ltv.lsm.lv. Retrieved 21 January 2021. - Bakker, Sietse (1 December 2002). "Renars Kaupers and Marie N hosts 2003 show". ESCToday.com. Retrieved 16 November 2013. - "Šodien televīzijai Latvijā 80 gadu. Latvija bija viena no pirmajām pasaules valstīm, kas raidīja savu TV signālu" [Television in Latvia turns 80 this year. Latvia was one of the first countries to broadcast its own TV signal]. Sandra Veinberga \| Blogs (in Latvian). 10 November 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2021. - "televīzija Latvijā" [Television in Latvia]. Latvian National Encyclopedia (in Latvian). Retrieved 7 April 2021. - "Vēsture un Fakti / LTV.LV" [History and Facts \| LTV]. ltv.lsm.lv. Retrieved 7 April 2021. - Zaltāns, Kaspars (8 March 2016). "Latvia's Barricades of Freedom – What Do They Mean 25 Years On?". Deep Baltic. Retrieved 7 April 2021. - "The girl who passed around tea on the Barricades in 1991". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021. - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1999: Report Submitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives and Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate by the Department of State in Accordance with Sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended. 2. U.S. Government Printing Office. 2003. ISBN 9780160606700. - [IDX] LTV1 maina attēla malu attiecību uz 16:9. ltvpanorama on YouTube. - "Salipinātā sistēma, dārgā lībiešu sēta un sniega pika vēlās ilgi... "LA" nedēļas apskats". LA.lv (in Latvian). 7 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019. - "LTV pārejai uz augstas izšķirtspējas apraidi nepieciešami aptuveni astoņi miljoni eiro (Switching to high-definition broadcasts for LTV requires approx. 8 million Euro)". Diena (in Latvian). 2 August 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2019. - "Apstiprina LTV un LR 2017. gada pārskatus". neplpadome.lv (in Latvian). 2 August 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2019. - "Baleta "Riekstkodis" translācija – pirmā LTV tiešraide augstas izšķirtspējas kvalitātē (First-ever LTV live broadcast in HD – ballet "The Nutcracker")". LSM.lv (in Latvian). 17 December 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2019. - "Lattelecom and Latvian Television gain exclusive six-year broadcast rights in Latvia to the IIIHF Ice Hockey World Championship \| lattelecom.lv". [IDX] 16 May 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2019. - "VISIEMLTV.LV – jauns interneta televīzijas kanāls latviešiem ārzemēs". - "No ads on public media starting 2021, parliament says". eng.lsm.lv. 20 June<\|endoftext\|>Informational Report: Latvijas Neatkarīgā Televīzija This article does not cite any sources. LNT (Latvian: Latvijas Neatkarīgā Televīzija, Latvian Independent Television) is a major private television company in Latvia, founded in 1996. LNT features TV series, news and entertainment programmes, airing 24 hours a day in Latvian. The predecessors of LNT were the first private Latvian TV station - news channel NTV-5 launched on May 4, 1992, and the morning television channel PICCA TV which was launched in 1994 by entrepreneur Andrejs Ēķis. Both companies merged into LNT in autumn of 1996. The new station positioned itself as a challenger of the monopoly in Latvia to the state broadcaster Latvian Television and declared itself as the "first nationwide, family entertainment channel", broadcasting locally produced news programs and imported films and entertainment, which at the represented 40% of the airtime. In the beginning, most of the private programming was acquired from Russian media companies, but by 2002 it was reported that the company had made deals with Western companies such as Paramount, Warner Brothers and BBC. On January 9, 2012, it was announced that the channel would be bought by the media conglomerate Modern Times Group together with the Russian language channel TV5 and the Latvian Music Channel (now: Channel 2) for an undisclosed sum. 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President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Global Baku Forum themed “Fixing the Fractured World” Organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center under the patronage of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the 11th Global Baku Forum themed “Fixing the Fractured World” has started at the Gulustan Palace in Baku. President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening ceremony of the Forum. First, a family photo was taken. Opening the 11th Global Baku Forum, Ismail Serageldin, the co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, said: - Your Excellency, President Aliyev. Ladies and gentlemen. I am Ismail Serageldin, co-chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, and it is my great privilege to welcome you all to the 11th Global Baku forum. We meet under the title of Fixing the Fractured World. The world is indeed fractured. Severe challenges are everywhere. Indeed we meet in a time of peril, but we also meet in a time of promise. Peril is abound. The big powers are rending the fabric of the established order, as a New World Order struggles to emerge. And in the process, they undermine the existing peace and security arrangements of multilateral rules-based approaches. Insurgent Russia, wages a destructive war in Ukraine, ignoring the UN General Assembly votes against it. In the case of the war in Gazza, triggered by the terrible October 7 attack by Hamas, the world is ardently demanding a humanitarian ceasefire but the US is supporting the Netanyahu government and refusing a ceasefire. Conflicts beset many parts of Africa. Haiti falls into a spiral of chaotic violence and criminal violence is the bane of many Latin American countries. Wars rage in many parts of the world. Nations are as multi-layered as ever with ethnic, religious and political divides that challenge the stable national governance and that views negatively any type of immigration, even as the number of refugees and displaced people now exceeds 100 million persons. The American Colossus casts a giant shadow, as its deeply divided politics undermine confidence in any consistent engagement in this world of shifting tectonic plates, where lines of cleavage are being constantly redrawn. Meanwhile, arising China justifiably seeks to have a major say in the emerging new world order. Perils abound, as the world is failing to remain on its adopted sustainable development path. The global challenges confront humanity. From climate change and biodiversity loss to the mismanagement of precious water resources, inequality, extreme poverty and hunger afflict over 1 in 10 of the human family. We are barely coming out of a raging pandemic without having learned the lessons of how to prepare for the next one. Global challenges require a global response. But we also stand on the cusp of an unbelievable revolution in science and technology and innovation. Artificial Intelligence is now affecting everything and accelerating the pace of innovation in all fields, and assist in solving all sorts of complex problems. The Revolution of ICT is matched by another revolution in the new biology, rejuvenated process of science technology and innovation. STI is poised to help us redeem the promise of science, namely, that it can heal the sick, feed the hungry, refashion our development to be in harmony with nature, bring dignity to work and create the scope for self-expression. Provided that we do not just focus on the destructive and lethal applications of these new technologies. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the Global Baku Forum is a unique space of freedom, where eminent people with exceptional experience and insight, holding a broad range of opinions can discuss their views on all these issues, to reduce the perils and enhance the promises. Discuss all this and more with a commitment to civility in discourse and rationality and argument. And beyond their knowledge and experience they also bring to bear their wisdom. We hope that the results of these discussions may help us develop insights that will enrich the discussions at the upcoming United Nations summit for the future and the COP-29 meetings, which will be hosted by President Aliyev here in Azerbaijan. And to start us on this Global Baku forum. It is my honor and my privilege to call upon our patron, our host, His Excellency President Ilham Aliyev. Your Excellency. x x x The head of state addressed the opening ceremony. Speech by President Ilham Aliyev - Dear ladies and gentlemen, dear guests. Welcome to Azerbaijan. I am glad to see all of you here today at the annual Forum, which transformed many years ago into one of the leading international conferences on a global scale. I think that Global Baku Forum now stands in line with other leading international fora like the Davos World Economic Forum and the Munich Security Conference. With respect to the potential of Nizami Ganjavi International Center and the list of participants, we really see that the discussions held annually here in Baku contribute to a better understanding or different important international issues. The world is changing rapidly. Unfortunately, new areas of instability and confrontation are emerging. If we compare what we discussed last March to what we are discussing today, we see substantial changes, including geopolitical changes. Therefore, the experience of members of NGIC and participants, their knowledge, and their experience as heads of state and government, and foreign ministers really are something which the world needs today in order to address issues of global importance. This time, we have, I think, a record number of participants, more than 400 guests attending 11th Forum from 68 countries. So, we also have expanded the geography among our guests, we have more than 40 acting and former heads of state and government. So, this really is an illustration of a huge intellectual potential of the Forum. Yesterday, I met with the members of Board of NGIC. We had very good and sincere discussions about many issues. Our meetings prior to the Forum already had a good record of establishing a positive tradition. Yesterday, I once again expressed gratitude to the members of Board for their activity. Because throughout the year, the NGIC has been doing a great job in bringing the most important and urgent issues of the global agenda to the attention of decision-makers in different parts of the world. Once again, I'd like to express my personal gratitude to the co-chairs of NGIC, Madame Vike-Freiberga and Mr. Serageldin, for their continuous contribution to the NGIC and for their excellent performance as co-chairs. They really managed to create a strong team of very special personalities and to organize the work of the center as a really result-oriented international NGO, which today is well-respected on a global scale. As I said, since we met last time, many things have happened in the world and also in our region. Changes in our region may seem to have a local character, but actually, I think that they have much broader implications. Because the main geopolitical change, which happened since we met last time here a year ago is the full restoration of territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. And this is a really very serious geopolitical change, which I think will have a lot of positive consequences with respect to resolution of conflicts, which seem to be unresolvable. For many years, we've been working in order to find peaceful solution to the conflict. For many years, including our annual meetings here prior to the Second Karabakh War, we were always talking about injustice, occupation, violation of international law, and the non-implementation of UN Security Council resolutions, and we continued to talk about that because we wanted this issue to be in the center of attention of the international community. We wanted justice to prevail, but unfortunately, it didn't happen by peaceful means. For 28 years of the activity of the former Minsk Group, the result was zero. And now, after 28 years, when we analyze and look back, how it continued, we are absolutely sure that the main objective of the Minsk Group was not to resolve the conflict but to freeze it, to make Armenian occupation eternal and to try to communicate with us inevitability of our agreement with the occupation. This is a main reason why the conflict was not resolved by peaceful means, along with of course, the unconstructive position of Armenian governments, different governments starting from the beginning of the 1990s until today. There was another message, which regularly was channeled to us from the world's leading capitals that there is no military solution to the conflict. We said yes, okay. We may agree with that. But what is the alternative? If the alternative is to agree with occupation and agree with the existence of the separatist regime on almost 20% of our internationally recognized territory, that's not something we can agree with. We can agree that there can be no military solution in one case: if you, the Minsk Group co-chairs, the leading countries of the world, the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, will force the occupational forces of Armenia to withdraw from our lands. You, who yourself adopted four United Nations Security Council resolutions, which demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Armenian troops from Azerbaijani territories, should provide the implementation of these resolutions, otherwise, the conflict will never be resolved. Unfortunately, all our attempts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict have failed, and the reason I have already explained. So, the resolution of the conflict by military-political means actually demonstrates that, in order to achieve peace, sometimes you have to use military option, and that is what is happening now. Now we're closer to peace with Armenia than ever before. Never in the history of the independence of the Southern Caucasus has peace been as close as it is today. This is a result of the Second Karabakh War. This is a result of the anti-terror operation we held last September, which lasted less than 24 hours and put an end to separatism forever in Azerbaijan, restoring our sovereignty and territorial integrity. That's why when I say that what has happened here in Azerbaijan during the last three to four years is not the issue of local character. It has a lot of already positive implications on the situation, not only in the Southern Caucasus. I think it can be used as a pattern to resolve conflicts, which seem to be unresolvable. But first of all, of course, with the prevalence of international law. International law norms were on our side, Azerbaijan was the subject of illegal occupation and ethnic cleansing and genocide. All these are well-known historical facts. We restored justice and international law ourselves. No one helped us, we did it ourselves. We demonstrated strong political will, and also our potential. Because strong political will without strong military capability and unity of the people will not lead to success. So, a combination of all factors, our economic development, our financial capability, our defense capability, training of our military personnel, active and pro-active foreign policy, when all the leading international organizations like the United Nations, OSCE, Non-Aligned Movement, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and others fully supported Azerbaijan's position on the issue of territorial integrity. Was it possible to avoid a military solution? Yes. Yesterday we discussed broadly with the members of the Board and I a little bit opened the curtain of insights. There was a chance to reach an agreement in 2018 when there was a change of government in Armenia. We got assurances from the new Armenian government that they will behave in line with the international law and territories will be returned. We had those expectations, and if, at that time, the Armenian new government had preferred to behave as they do now, then there would have been no need to restore our sovereignty by force. But unfortunately, in 2019, the new Armenian leadership put forward absolutely unacceptable proposals, such as “Azerbaijan have to negotiate with separatists, all what has been elaborated as a basis for a peace agreement should have been wiped out, and everything should have started from scratch, and Armenia is not going to return one centimeter of occupied territories”. Moreover, Domain: journalism and media communication<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] #### Presidential Adviser on Peace Process and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte initiates the ground breaking for the concreting of Pantar – Punod Provincial Road. Provincial Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo led the activity along with the Municipal Vice Mayor Macauyag A. Palagawad and Municipal Administrator Panorama Daluma along with Atty. Sherwin Visconde, Director of PAMANA National Program Management Office which is under the OPPAP on November 28, 2017 at Barangay Poona Punod, Municipality of Pantar, Lanao del Norte. During the said activity, the Municipal Administrator gladly welcomes Governor Angging and OPAPP representative, Atty. Visconde on behalf of Mayor Hadji Rakim Alingan. Mr. Daluma relayed the Mayor’s thanks and appreciation to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte for being the courier in bringing the national projects in their municipality such as farm to market and access roads to ease the travel of their constituents. Governor Angging has taken this chance to inform the residents that she is behind all the development programs of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Knowing that the President is from Mindanao, the southern island has been given major projects including the Province of Lanao del Norte. PAMANA National Program Management Office Director, Atty. Sherwin Visconde expressed his gratitude to Governor Angging in leading the Province of Lanao del Norte by proactively responding to sustain the peace and order at the same time serving the internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in the peaceful province brought by the Marawi Crisis. “Our office, OPAPP in behalf of Sec. Dureza and our boss Undersecretary Ronald Flores would like to thank all of you sa pagkat batid po namin na ang kaguluhan sa Marawi ay hindi lamang confined sa Marawi at kayo ay nakiki-isa sa mga proyekto ng Provincial Local Government Unit pagdating ho sa kapayapaan,” Atty. Visconde said. Provincial Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo strongly condemns the actions of the local terrorists who were the cause of the destruction of the ones vibrant city. The incomprehensible ideologies that come from afar deceived the Muslims from Mindanao especially the Maute family to establish a caliphate in the island. Despite of its proximity to Lanao del Sur, the Province of Lanao del Norte remains peaceful and orderly. “Business as usual,” the Governor said. The Provincial Government down to the Barangay offices functions regularly as well the classes from elementary up to the colleges. Local entrepreneurs continue to open their businesses and serve its clients. Furthermore, Governor Angging is in favour to President Duterte’s declaration and extension of Martial Law. The unity of the Muslims and Christians in Lanao del Norte paves the way for the fast development and progress of the province. The hard work of the provincial leaders in maintaining the peace and order can now be seen and enjoyed by the constituents through the various development programs and projects of the Quibranza Dimaporo Initiative. Provincial Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo, 1st District Representative, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo and 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah “Bobby” Dimakuta Dimaporo relentlessly creates ideas that would foster the best interest of the province by coordinating, cooperating and collaborating with the National Government Agencies and Non-Government Agencies for the good of the people of Lanao del Norte, “The Land of Beauty and Bounty.”<\|endoftext\|>July 6, 2017-Provincial Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo scheduled a press conference in Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro to clear the name of the peaceful Province of Lanao del Norte. For years the province of Lanao del Norte has enjoyed the harmony between the Muslims and Christians. Governor Angging has always been in contact with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police to keep Lanao del Norte secured and peaceful. Lanao del Norte 1st District Representative, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza-Dimaporo during the celebration of the 58th Araw ng Lanao del Norte said that, “Terrorism will not thrive in Lanao del Norte because of the development we have here and the unity among the Muslims and Christians, We respect each other’s religion”. 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah “Bobby: Dimakuta Dimaporo repeatedly appeals to his relatives, friends and to the Maranao people that we have to support the AFP and PNP in fighting this local terrorist group. He calls all Municipal Mayors to work with the Administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for his government is sincere to his words in serving the people of Mindanao and the Republic. The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte supports the declaration of Martial Law. In one of the Provincial Peace and Order Council Meeting, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan created Resolutions expressing support to the declaration. Resolution No.01, Series of 2017 “A resolution requesting the Philippine National Police Regional Director of Region 10 and the Regional Peace and Order Council Chairperson to Compliment the number of personnel assigned to Provincial Public Safety Company of Lanao del Norte to the minimum strength of 169 PPSC personnel”. Resolution No.02, Series of 2017 “A resolution supporting the declaration of Martial Law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte”. Resolution No.03, Series of 2017 “A resolution requesting the Municipal Mayors of 22 Municipalities to provide the number of Madrasah present in their municipality, name of the Madrasah, location, name of the head of the Madrasah and contact number for future engagement with the Department of Education”. Last May 25, 2017, Governor Angging strongly condemns the terrorist group and other rebels in threatening the peaceful province of Lanao del Norte, “I don’t want that to happen in Lanao del Norte”, the strong words of Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo referring to what happens in Marawi. I will not allow this terrorist group destroy the efforts that we have made in making Lanao del Norte a progressive province. Let us set aside our political differences for the benefit of the people and future generations<\|endoftext\|>Fugitive Bawi Mangansan had this photo taken after he was captured at Brgy. Lower Caningag, Magsaysay town by combined elements of PNP, AFP and Provincial Jail personnel. Tubod, Lanao del Norte – Governor Khalid Dimaporo directed members of the Lanao del Norte Provincial Police Office (PPO) to conduct manhunt operation against the eight inmates who escaped from the Provincial Jail in the early hours of September 2, 2015. The inmates were able to cut through the steel bars of their cell using an improvised steel saw. Among the convicts who escaped were Samsodin Mamao, Musakira Tomanto, Walid Mandagla, Anowar Locsadato, Amoran Dasimbor, Bawi Mapandi, Caris Lando, and Bokong Santos. A composite team of police personnel from PNP-Tubod, PNP-Magsaysay, provincial jail guards and members of the Philippine Army are conducting manhunt operation against the escaped inmates to bring them back to custody. On September 4, the composite team successfully apprehended Bawi Mapandi in Brgy. Lower Caningag, Magsaysay town after conducting hot pursuit operation triggered by a tip from local residents. The provincial government in cooperation with police authorities are also using traditional and backdoor channels to help convince the fugitives to peacefully surrender. VNL/PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>June 19, Pigcarangan, Tubod – Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo starts her weekly message by greeting all Dad Happy Father’s Day. The Province of Lanao del Norte will continue to celebrate the 58th Araw ng Lanao even though Martial Law is still active in Mindanao. All activities will be done in the mornings from June 28 to July 4, 2017 inside the Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex. “Though our celebration has limitations but we have to show that we are indeed okay here. The life that we have here is very normal”, said Governor Dimaporo. The implementation of 8:00 pm curfew is in fact reasonable. In Lanao del Norte parents have agreed to the curfew hours implemented by the Philippine National Police and the Local Government of the Province. Children are compelled by the parents to be inside their houses before the curfew hour. Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo also informed the employees of the Province that the normal work timing is back that starts from 8:00 am to 5:00pm confirming the Memorandum released on June 16, 2017. Last May 29, 2017, Governor Dimaporo released Memorandum Order declaring the work timing of all Provincial employees will be from 7:30am to 3:30pm to be effectively implemented on the following day (May 30, 2017) due to the reason that employees commuting in the afternoon from the Province to Iligan are spending too much time in the traffic caused by the military checkpoints along the highways particularly in NSC area in Iligan. The lifting of the travel order was also discussed by the Governor. Provincial employees can now attend workshops or any meetings in Cagayan de Oro, Davao City or to any other places when it is deemed necessary. Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo told the employees not to believe on text messages’ containing false information for this can create panic among individuals. And, not to forward bogus text messages not coming from the AFP, PNP or from any Government Agencies. “Inform the PNP or local officials of your area when you see someone that is new in your place. Always be careful and vigilant for some of these suspects have already mixed with the civilians, how about those sympathizers whose faces are not included in the tarpaulins, be a concern citizen”, said Governor Dimaporo. PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Provincial Governor of the Province of Lanao del Norte, Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo and the Municipal Mayors were confirmed as the newest members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban), when they took oath before Senate President Koko Pimentel, President of the ruling party inside the House of the Senate. 1st District Representative of Lanao del Norte, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza-Dimaporo, a PDP-Laban member and 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah “Bobby” Dimakuta Dimaporo witnessed this momentous event and to stand with the Provincial Governor in leading the humble province towards better and brighter future. This unification of the Quibranza-Dimaporo and the Municipal Mayors with the PDP-Laban Political Party paves the way in bringing more services to the people of Lanao del Norte. The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte together with its Municipal Mayors and the two Congressional Districts has always been keen to work side by side with the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for they believed in his leadership in bringing the country towards unity and prosperity; in-line with the vision of the Provincial Government: where culturally diverse people working together in peace and harmony to achieve equity and prosperity. Since the beginning of President Duterte’s administration the Local Chief Executives of the Province sees how sincere he is to his promises. The fight against illegal drugs, corruptions and ending insurgency in the country are just few of the campaigns of the President that were earnestly supported by the officials of the province in continuous partnership with the national government agencies such as the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This unification is for the constituents of the province of Lanao del Norte. The support that the President received in this humble province is a clear proof that the people trust his leadership. As Governor Angging said in one of her barangay visitation “The votes that President Duterte got can be compared to a tsunami, so no group can claim that they are the one behind the victory of the President; it is the people’s clamour to make Duterte the President of the Republic of the Philippines”. 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[ journalism and media communication, politics ] #### OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON Our objectives are the same. We want to develop a productive relationship with the PRC. It’s going to take a little bit of a harder stance, we think, to get them to buy into that. The second part is our strategy hasn’t really changed either. Our strategy’s been the same for probably 70 years in the region, and that is to continue fostering liberal democratic processes as well as supporting free, fair, and open global and regional trade (inaudible). If you’ve read anything about what the Chinese objectives are, it is not that. They’re looking for something that more closely mirrors their model of governance if you read China Today. SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL ONE: To accomplish that, our response has been, as you’ve seen, looking to build some reciprocity in this relationship. In terms of reciprocity, you start off in September with – we tried to – a diplomatic relationship more reciprocal. Anybody who’s lived in China, either in the media or as a diplomat, knows that you are treated far differently in the PRC than you are here as far as openness, access, and all the rest. I’ll let you judge how that went, but the message I think was received in Beijing as we simply asked their diplomats to give us five days’ notice before they met with certain (inaudible) national (inaudible). Second part: In January we announced media reciprocity. Again, the same thing – we asked their media that are sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party acknowledge that through determining that they were foreign missions. They are still allowed to do what they do in this country, but they just had to acknowledge the fact that they weren’t the same media organizations that you all represent. They basically were there to represent the Chinese Communist Party’s perspective. And one of you from PBS gave me a good summation of that. Here’s the quote: Journalists are constrained by facts while foreign missions are constrained by their governments. So that’s the approach we’ve taken as far as media reciprocity. The response by the Chinese to this particular initiative has been mixed and in some ways I think overly – they sort of overreacted. In this case, they’re trying to (inaudible). It’s a strategic competition, therefore we treat each other the same. Because we’re resisting in the media space and the economic space, they’re having a much more difficult time advancing their interests. In fact, there’s actually resistance not just from the U.S., though, but from many other countries who have experienced the same thing. So we’re getting a much more shrill narrative from the PRC, and this current conversation relates to the most recent and the most flagrant by a spokesman, by their ministry of foreign affairs – Zhao Lijian tried to attribute the current global pandemic to the American military, and that is just irresponsible and unacceptable. As you watched – I don’t know if you watch what comes out of Chinese official media, but it’s become more and more fantastic and fictional. Here’s a quote from today’s People’s Daily: The U.S. even tries to create a chilling effect by expelling a large number of journalists from other countries – that’s absolutely not true – building a wall to the external world to report and understand the U.S. That’s actually what they’re doing, and so there’s a psychological term for that. Another quote: U.S. is conducting a disguised expulsion while it is, in fact, political repression. I leave it to you to decide if that’s the case. And here’s one more quote: “China is compelled to take in response to the unreasonable oppression the Chinese media organizations experience in the U.S.” Finally, there’s going to be questions about whether – how this links to the current pandemic, global pandemic. And one, we’re concerned that the PRC is doing its best to distance itself from that. That’s why we – they accuse the U.S., that’s why they determine – they say that the origins are indeterminate. The current (inaudible) you’re seeing in the media comes from, I think, their response to a Wall Street Journal editorial with the headline “Sick Man of Asia,” a term that was used by the Chinese multiple times, most recently in a People’s Daily editorial of 2012, which led to the expulsion of journalists from The Wall Street Journal. These weren’t just Americans. (Inaudible) in there as well. And this is part of a long-term process of making it difficult for media to operate in China, whether it’s through visa restrictions – if you remember The New York Times got kicked out of China in 2012, I think, for reporting on Xi Jinping’s family and corrupt activities. Bloomberg had the same experience back then, and this has been ongoing over time. They don’t do it always through expulsions; they do it through visa manipulation, like instead limiting the time on visas, et cetera. So to summarize, we’re just looking for reciprocal treatment. If you want to be a great power, then you should expect to play on a level playing field, and you – the media – should be allowed to operate as freely in China as you do here in the U.S. I would hope that that message resonates with all of you. [Full Text]<\|endoftext\|>MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM MARCH 17, 2020 QUESTION: I was wondering if you could give us a more specific sense on how coronavirus has affected the State Department, how many employees have been tested, tested positive, quarantined, or teleworking? And then separately, a note that went out yesterday from the State Department saying that China is spreading information about the origins of coronavirus – in light of that, do you believe that China’s containment has been as successful as officials there say? And then do you believe that China is honestly reporting its infection numbers? SECRETARY POMPEO: So with respect to the State Department, we’re taking activities that have two objectives. First is to maintain our capability to deliver American diplomacy. We’ll never sacrifice that capability. Second, we want to protect our workforce so that they can continue to do that. We’ve taken many measures. We’ve issued I think it’s now some 15 guidelines. We’ve limited travel. You’ve seen the work that we’ve done here. We’ll continue to do that, we’ll continue to take care of our team, and we’ll act in a way that’s consistent with the CDC’s guidelines and the professional medical staff that works here at the State Department – who, by the way, has performed unbelievably. The work that our medical team has done, the work that we did to get Americans out of Wuhan, the work that we’ve done on these cruise ships to protect American lives, is in the finest tradition of American diplomacy. It’s truly some of the most amazing things I’ve seen State Department officers do during my time here as the Secretary. I’m so proud of the way the team has performed there. We have an obligation (inaudible) take care of them and all of our team, and we’ll continue to do that. Your question about China – look, the disinformation campaign that they are waging is designed to shift responsibility. Now is not the time for recrimination. Now is the time to solve this global pandemic and work to take down risks to Americans and people all across the world. My team just got off the phone with the – our ambassador to Italy. The remarkable work our team’s doing there to help the Italian people would make every American proud. We’re doing this all across the world. There will come a day when we will go evaluate how the entire world responded. We know this much: We know that the first government to be aware of the Wuhan virus was the Chinese Government. That imposes a special responsibility to raise the flag, to say, “We have a problem, this is different and unique and presents risk.” And it took an awful long time for the world to become aware of this risk that was sitting there, residing inside of China. We’ll do the after-action when the time is right. Every nation has a responsibility to share all of their data, all of their information in as timely and accurate a fashion as they have the ability to do not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because that’s how you save lives for your own people as well. The Chinese Communist Party had a responsibility to do this not only for Americans and Italians and South Koreans and Iranians who are now suffering, but for their own people as well. QUESTION: (Inaudible) my questions now. I’m – seriously, I’d like to follow up on a colleague’s question and ask if anyone in this building or in the diplomatic corps overseas has tested positive for the virus, what you’re doing for those employees. And then at our embassies overseas, are we ramping up medical facilities? What is the plan to treat Americans in those countries since a lot of the flights have been canceled, the borders are closed? Are they getting sent testing kits? How is any of that working? And then I also have an Afghanistan question, but I can – that can wait. SECRETARY POMPEO: So I don’t want to spend too much time talking about the intricacies of what the State Department’s doing. It is a rapidly evolving situation. I stay as current as I can on what our support team is doing for our team. State Department officials – and every American should know we’re going to do everything we can to take care of our team. We’ve had a couple of employees – count them on one hand – who have positive tests. We’ve handled those exactly the way we’re asking every American to respond to those wherever they find themselves in the world. And I’m mindful, too, as we work to make sure that we’re protecting our team, the State Department team, we have a responsibility to try and help American citizens wherever they are as well. So it’s not just about our officers serving in these distant places, protecting themselves and our team, but making sure we’re doing the right thing by the American people. You see our travel advisories as they go out, trying to make sure they’re in step with the latest data sets we have in each – not only in each country, but in every province, county, township. So we’re articulating them properly so that Americans make good decisions about whether they should or should not travel. We’ve seen the guidance that says, boy, if you don’t have to go someplace, one ought not to. That’s Mike’s words, not the CDC’s. The American people should go read the actual guidance. But we’re all being mindful that this is a time that every American has a responsibility to do the right thing for themselves, for their family, for those around them, and for the community writ large. We’ll do that for our State Department officers too. We’ll do our best to make sure the State Department team both here in Washington and around the world is the safest we can possibly make them, while we still recognize we’ve got a mission to accomplish as well. And just if I may, China has just announced that they will get the press cards from several American journalists in the next two weeks. Do you have any reaction to that? SECRETARY POMPEO: Your third question was about the announcement that the Chinese Communist Party made today. Two things to say about that. First, in their statement they suggested somehow that the actions that we had taken here in America prompted this. This isn’t apples to apples. You all know the press freedoms you have. We were just joking about them, right. You all get to ask me whatever questions you want, and I give you the answer. We know that that kind of freedom doesn’t exist inside of China. Indeed, the Chinese will tell you that they want more information, people to know more about their country, and yet they continue to take actions like the one you see today, where they deny the world the capacity to know what’s really going on inside of their country. The individuals that we identified a few weeks back were not media that were acting here freely. They were part of Chinese propaganda outlets. We’d identified these as foreign missions under American law. These aren’t apples to apples in any respect. And I regret China’s decision today to further foreclose the world’s ability to conduct free press operations, which, frankly would be really good for the Chinese people, really good for the Chinese people in these incredibly challenging global times, where more information, more transparency are what will save lives. This is unfortunate. We just saw it. I hope they’ll reconsider. [Full Text]<\|endoftext\|>Domain: journalism and media communication, public administration #### Wealth Creation and Employment, Pharmacist (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf has assured participants at the ongoing Mindset Re-orientation and Employability Skills Training of direct employment either by potential employers or through self-employment. The Commissioner, who spoke at the Mindset Re-orientation and Employability Skills Programme organized for 500 unemployed youths in the State on Tuesday, lamented the increasing rate of unemployment and described it as saddening and very disheartening. She maintained that several interventions by the state government, especially with the establishment of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, are already bridging the gap between the employed and unemployed, adding that a change in the orientation of job seekers is also needed for them to attract the right job and also pursue their passion. In her words, “The Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has developed a series of initiatives and activities that would ensure that it meets up with its mandate of bridging the employability gap in the State. One of such initiatives is this “Mindset Re-orientation, Leadership and Employability Skills Programme” for unemployed youths.’’ According to her, the dearth of white collar job is obvious in the country and it is necessary to re-orientate the mind of youths to be flexible towards growth mindset and the realities of the dynamic labour market as well as modify their behaviour. Akinbile-Yusuf said that the government is putting all parameters in place to put the unemployment rate in the state under control. “We actually planned to engage 500 participants under this initiative but I was surprised to see over one thousand participants here. This does not mean that our approach to job creation is not yielding the expected outcome but it is evident that more people are coming into Lagos for greener pasture on a daily basis”. “It is our intention to properly channel the passion and energy of unemployed graduates towards self-reliant skills outside white collar job, enhance the leadership and employability skills of the youths in recognition of the gap between skills possessed by applicants and needed by employers, considering the huge mismatch in the labour market and also facilitate meeting and relationship between employers and unemployed youths in the State”, the Commissioner added. She explained further that the Ministry championed the programme as a way of bringing job seekers closer to experienced employers who are interested in recruiting qualified hands, stressing that at the end of the training and re-orientation, over 80% of the participants would be fixed for direct employment or empowered to start their personal businesses. Mr. Tonye Bodam, Head of Talent Management of Airtel, Nigeria advised job seekers to develop positive attitudes, noting that the right attitude plays a great role in securing employment and in excelling in an individual endeavour. He highlighted some of the attributes that are indispensable for job seekers to include problem-solving, communication, initiative, self-management and acquiring technological skills. The Special Guest Speaker, Mr. Oluwatosin Oyin-Jolayemi M.D Daily Need advised the graduates to think creatively and stride to make difference in their communities by turning their passion into a profit-making venture<\|endoftext\|>Sport is a globally recognized and increasingly utilized vehicle to achieve development. It’s potential as a tool to reach personal, community, national and international development objective is today being appreciated through series of sporting activities where individuals and group of varying identities interact. Aside the passion accruing from sporting activities, the unifying force and sense of belonging offered by the system promotes global affection, the more reason why it is regarded as a universal language. To ensure sport enjoy a pride of place in Lagos, the focus of the State Sports Commission has been on the intentional use of sport as a tool in advancing inclusive and sustainable development. The current administration of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has in fact remodeled the anatomy of sport in the state by building network of opportunities around the industry. Early this year, the state government illuminated its path to sport development in the state with the inauguration of Boards of Lagos Sport Trust Fund whose significant role as an interface between the private and public sectors in raising funds for sports is presently expanding opportunities for the growth of the sector in the state. The concept which grew from the conviction that well-designed sport-based initiatives can be powerful, practical and cost effective in achieving development goals. To this end, the State Government has already commenced the development and rehabilitation of sports facilities across the State as well as promotion of sporting activities in the five administrative divisions. This is evident from the facelift given to Agege township stadium to meet the standard of Confederation of African Football where the CAF Champions league matches were staged early this year as well as furnishing of the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex Rowe Park Centre, Yaba with world-class facilities. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s persistence on the bequeathal of the historical National Stadium at Onikan to the Lagos State government acquiesce his promise to resuscitate and make all desolated monuments across the state relevant for social and economic prosperity. Interestingly, the Federal Government is on the verge of entrusting the management of the memorial edifice to the state government after years of persuasion. The iconic stadium which used to be the citadel of African football holds overwhelming inspiration and memories of African football legends, coaches and football enthusiasts. From the enchanting atmosphere induced by the colorful spectators, to the golden moments of players’ dexterity, sprawling the warble of supporters. The sigh of expectation that holds the stadium spellbound, the delightful duration that propels the triumphant lyrics provides the stadium a distinct appeal. With the Governor’s assurance of its remodeling, Africans should start counting down to series of football rhapsody where spectacular national and international competitions will be hosted. This undoubtedly will reignite the passion and enthusiasm of football lovers in Nigeria thereby promoting aggressive investment in the state’s sport industry. Recently, the Lagos State Sports Commission has been organizing and supporting a spectrum of domestic and international sporting events geared towards expanding the horizons of the sector and providing platforms for aspiring sportsmen and women in the country to come alive with their dreams. The 2018 Lagos International Squash Classics staged at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium epitomized the distance the state government has covered for the tranquility of sports in the state and the country at large. With the return of the Championship to the Professional Squash Association (PSA) listing as a reward for the impressive staging of the last two editions by the State Government, this year’s edition witnessed classical display from international players from fifteen highly ranked squash playing countries. Players from France, Egypt, England, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Ireland, South Africa, U.S., Pakistan, India, Czech Republic among others thronged the state for the six-day tournament to amass points for their global ranking. One major event that has find reference in global sporting calendar is the Lagos Open Tennis Challenge. Since the tournament joined the ITTF World Tour in 2014, it has remained a model of carrier transition for tennis player, advancing the project of the sport in Africa. The event co-sponsored by the State government and the International Table Tennis Federation remains the highest prize-money tournament among the ITTF Challenge Series as the last edition set a new record of having the largest turnout of over 22 countries where 180 world class and amateur tennis players participated to amass points for their world ranking. Significant improvement has also been recorded at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, the 2018 edition of the race was certified as a Bronze label marathon by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), with its routes officially measured. Athletes who qualified at this year’s edition were offered automatic slot to the 2018 Commonwealth Games which was held in Gold Coast, Australia in April this year. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has assured that his government will amplify its commitment towards the event as the goal to achieve the Gold label within the next two editions is paramount. More so, the staging of the 2nd edition of Lagos State Secondary Schools Hockey Championship is a testament that the government is according significant reference to other sports by decentralizing its resources for overall sports development and extending its search for budding talents in the sport industry. The three day event which featured fourteen secondary schools offered stakeholders the avenue to identify abundant talents that can be groomed to become the sport ambassador. Similarly, more than 200 students from public secondary schools across the state were trained in gymnastic during the Lagos State Gymnastics Open Day at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex. In order to improve its participation at the grassroots level, the avenue was used to expose students to the rudiments of the sport as well as discover latent talents where participants were taught gymnastics basics such as floor exercise, vaulting nut, balance bim and pummel horse among others. The U-12 and U-15 National Handball Championships competition was reawakened this year in Lagos when the state played host to 15 other States in the country. The impressive hosting of the ten day event at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex after years of inactivity allured the strategic effort of the state government in providing enduring structure and harnessing sport potentials towards the advancement of the sector in Nigeria. The event showcased the intrinsic talent of the young ones where theU-15 Volleyball team of Lagos emerged the overall best team in the competition after a sterling display. The journey of sports under this administration has been an epitaph considering the enduring mechanism that is making sport enterprising and propelling significant breakthroughin the state eternal development. Kehinde Akinfenwa of the Lagos State Ministry<\|endoftext\|>... Arrests two officers for misconduct The Lagos State Government has admonished officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to maintain discipline as well as integrity in carrying out their duties being ambassadors of government. The Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi- Etti made the call in his office while parading two officers of LAGESC caught for misconduct on Wednesday. The Officers, Oduyomi Oluwakemi and Ofoesuwa Oluwayemi were caught in the Apapa area of the State while conniving with street traders to display their goods illegally on the road median. While restating the State government’s policy of zero tolerance on street trading, display of goods on road medians and hawking, the Environment Commissioner frowned at the actions of the officers and vowed that they would be dealt with according to the Environmental Laws of the State to serve as deterrence to other officers. “It is regrettable that some officers, even after thorough training on how to go about the discharge of their duties, have decided to disregard their training and flout laid down rules and regulations” he said. He affirmed that the State Government had given the LAGESC officials the mandate to effectively clamp down on all violators of the Environmental Laws. The Commissioner maintained that government had committed resources on environmental regeneration to improve the aesthetics of the State, emphasising that street traders or hawkers found vandalising and defacing the Environment will be prosecuted. He urged all officers of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) as well as officers in the environment sector to adhere strictly to the code of conduct of the public service and called on Lagosians to be wary of overzealous officers or those with dubious intentions.	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Genre: journalism and media communication, nuclear science December 14, 2022 Call it the shot heard ‘round the world. LLNL’s monumental, first-ever demonstration of fusion ignition marks a breakthrough for fusion energy and an initial step in a decades-long quest for clean energy, according to U.S. government officials and LLNL scientists. At a Dec. 13 press conference, officials with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and LLNL announced that an experiment at NIF—just after 1 a.m. on Dec. 5—reached ignition, producing more energy from the self-sustaining fusion reaction than was put in to create the reaction. NIF produced 3.15 megajoules (MJ) of fusion energy output using 2.05 MJ of laser energy delivered to the target, demonstrating the fundamental science basis for inertial fusion energy. The results were peer-reviewed and verified by outside experts, scientists said. The achievement was celebrated as the culmination of 60 years of exploration and experimentation in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) by generations of scientists at LLNL and collaborators around the world in industry, academia, and other DOE national labs, including Los Alamos and Sandia. Officials from DOE and the OSTP congratulated researchers on the milestone and said replicating ignition in NIF—the world’s largest and most energetic laser—could set the stage for fusion to become a viable clean-energy option. “Last week, at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, scientists at the National Ignition Facility achieved fusion ignition—creating more energy from fusion reactions than the energy used to start the process,” DOE Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm said at the press conference at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. “It's the first time it has ever been done in a laboratory anywhere in the world—simply put, this is one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century.” Granholm said the accomplishment will strengthen national security and will move the world closer to the possibility of an abundant, carbon-free energy source for the future. “It would be like adding a power drill to our toolbox for building a clean-energy economy,” Granholm said. “Today, we tell the world: America has achieved a tremendous scientific breakthrough—one that happened because we invested in our national labs and fundamental research. And tomorrow, we will continue to work toward a future powered in part by fusion energy.” In 2022, DOE unveiled a 10-year strategy for developing commercial fusion energy that included a $50 million funding opportunity to support design of a pilot magnetic fusion plant. Granholm said experts are peer-reviewing applications and may have a decision in early 2023. Following Granholm’s announcement, OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar described her experience as a summer student on fusion research at LLNL in the 1970s, and congratulated generations of scientists for overcoming decades of struggles and setbacks. “They never lost sight of this goaI and I think this is such a tremendous example of what perseverance really can achieve,” Prabhakar said. “It took so many different kinds of advances that ultimately came together to the point that we could replicate that fusion activity in this controllable way in a laboratory .... The prospect (of fusion energy) now is one step closer in a really exciting way. This is an amazing example of the power of America's research and development enterprise.” DOE Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby said LLNL researchers have “opened a new chapter in NNSA’s science-based Stockpile Stewardship Program,” one that enables scientists to modernize nuclear weapons and explore new avenues of research in nuclear science. “Unlocking ignition at LLNL will allow us to probe the extreme conditions found at the center of nuclear explosions and address significant longstanding stewardship questions,” Hruby said. “The unprecedented nature of reaching ignition confirms what I and previous administrators of the NNSA have been saying for decades: There is no more dedicated or more talented group of scientists in the world. The tireless efforts of thousands of people from around the national security enterprise, and their predecessors, are responsible for this breakthrough.” NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Marvin “Marv” Adams said ignition will enhance national security by helping NNSA maintain confidence in the nuclear deterrent, advance the country’s non-proliferation goals and increase national security. The press conference concluded with remarks from Budil, who said the pursuit of fusion has been an “incredibly ambitious goal” at the Lab, requiring the contributions of thousands of scientists over the years, including noted fusion pioneer and former LLNL Director John Nuckolls. Budil said ignition would not have been possible without a “long-term commitment of public investment in fusion science” and will serve to advance national security, demonstrate continued U.S. leadership in science and technology, and generate “tremendous excitement in the fusion community,” particularly in the private sector. “The science and technology challenges on the path to fusion energy are daunting but making the seemingly impossible possible is when we’re at our very best,” Budil said. “Ignition is a first step—a truly monumental one that sets the stage for a transformational decade in high energy density science and fusion research—and I cannot wait to see where it takes us.” Budil cautioned there are still “significant hurdles” and engineering challenges to solve before the commercialization of fusion energy becomes a reality, such as the ability to reproduce ignition many times per minute and making fusion reactions simpler and more efficient. “I think it’s moving into the foreground and, probably with concerted effort and investment, a few decades of research on the underlying technologies could put us in a position to build a power plant,” Budil said. A New Chapter for Fusion Energy Following the press conference, a panel of NIF scientists described details of the achievement and what ignition might mean for the future of fusion energy. NIF’s Program Director for Weapon Physics and Design Mark Herrmann moderated the panel, providing an overview of NIF and a play-by-play of the historic shot. Herrmann said on Dec. 5, NIF scientists performed a NIF shot as they always do—by firing the facility’s 192 powerful lasers onto a BB-sized target of deuterium and tritium (DT), heavier isotopes of hydrogen. However, in this experiment, the laser energy was increased to 2.05 MJ, and conditions of implosion symmetry, heat, and compression were just right, generating the record-breaking energy output of 3.15 MJ. “There’s a race between heating and cooling and if that plasma gets a little bit hotter, the fusion reaction rate goes up, creating even more fusions, which gets even more hot. So the question is, ‘Can we win the race?’ ” Hermann said. “For many decades, we lost the race, and we got more cooling out than we got the heating up, so we didn't get to this ignition event. But last Monday, that all changed, and we able were able to win the race and get very significant heating of the fusion plasma up to very high temperatures.” The ignition milestone occurred a little more than a year after LLNL reached a then-record-setting 1.35 megajoule shot on Aug. 8, 2021, which produced about 70 percent of the energy put into the experiment via fusion reaction (see “Reaching the Threshold of Ignition”). Annie Kritcher, team lead for Integrated Modeling and the principal designer for the experiment, said the shot was part of a new NIF campaign that began in September 2022, when the team introduced a new laser capability and a thicker capsule for the fusion fuel, providing more margin for achieving ignition. The team also made changes to improve implosion symmetry, which were fed to a cognitive simulation design team that determined there was high probability of a “yield gain of at least one,” Kritcher said. Given the recent advancements and promising models, team members said they had “high hopes” and “good reasons to be optimistic” that the Dec. 5 shot would be extraordinary. Arthur Pak, team lead for stagnation science, said the team confirmed the net energy yield using multiple independent diagnostics to measure the number of neutrons that escaped the reaction, including radioactive decay and a magnetic spectrometer, giving them “high confidence” in the results. Pak credited the breakthrough to the “tireless work of technicians and operators” that make observations of fusion plasma with improved diagnostics. Jean-Michel Di Nicola, chief engineer for the NIF laser system, said the team stood “on the shoulders of multiple generations of optical, material, and laser physicists who have designed and optimized ever-increasing performance in terms of laser delivery.” Principal experimentalist Alex Zylstra, representing the experimental team, said the effort built on knowledge gained from a long history of previous experiments with specialized configurations and new diagnostics. “All that work led up to a moment just after 1 a.m. last Monday when we took a shot, and as the data started to come in, we saw the first indications that we'd produced more fusion energy from the laser inputs,” Zylstra said. Framework for New IFE Program Tammy Ma, who leads LLNL’s Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) Institutional Initiative, said ignition “lays the groundwork” for the feasibility of inertial fusion energy and creates a roadmap for reaching even higher energy gains and, potentially, a pathway to pilot commercial fusion plants in the coming decades. “Developing an economically attractive approach to fusion energy is a grand scientific and engineering challenge—without a doubt, it will be a monumental undertaking,” Ma said. “However, the potential benefits are enormous; clean, carbon-free, abundant reliable energy capable of meeting the world's energy demands, and furthermore, providing for the energy sovereignty and energy security of the U.S.” Ma said that an upcoming DOE Office of Fusion Energy report will set the framework for a new IFE program in the United States, which is currently at a “divergent point” where more investments are needed to make the technology simpler and more efficient, and to determine the best design for fusion energy. “Such a program will inevitably require participation from across the community, both the public sector but the private sector as well,” Ma said. “We look forward to working with the Department of Energy to leverage and capitalize on these great results for a fusion energy future. The time is now.” As impressive as the ignition accomplishment is, researchers said they already have their sights set on future improvements for fusion experiments at NIF. Next summer, Di Nicola said, the team will design experiments and field shots with additional laser energy, providing them with more margins for ignition, and, with more investments, could produce even larger target gains. Target Fabrication Program Manager Michael Stadermann added that the target capsule used in the ignition shot had flaws, which was “very encouraging” for the team. “This gives us confidence that we can make shells of equal quality and better quality in the future, and that we’ll be able to reproduce this experiment or even improve on it,” Stadermann said. Back in Livermore, the significance of the moment was not lost on the hundreds of LLNL employees who watched the early-morning press conference as it was simulcast live in several auditoriums across the main Lab site. Many viewers expressed pride in their co-workers and in the Lab’s continuing commitment to pushing the boundaries of science. “It was very motivating seeing scientific people at the highest level, including the White House science adviser (at the press conference),” engineer Michael Kirby said. “It shows how impactful some of the work we do is and how it can shape the movement toward renewable energy. Also, our achievements are broadcast to the nation and the world, which is not something I thought I’d ever see.” Associate Program Leader Terri Stearman added: “There are very few moments in a generation where you have the opportunity to sit and watch science being made. This is our moonshot.” “LLNL Scientists Cheer Dawn of the ‘Era of Ignition’,” NIF & Photon Science News, January<\|endoftext\|>Wikipedia Article: Swarthmore College\| \|Notable works\|\|The Informant, Conspiracy of Fools\| \|Notable awards\|\|George Polk Award\| Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism Kurt Alexander Eichenwald (born June 28, 1961) is an American journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of five books, one of which, The Informant (2000), was made into a motion picture in 2009. Formerly he was a senior writer and investigative reporter with The New York Times, Condé Nast's business magazine, Portfolio, and later was a contributing editor with Vanity Fair and a senior writer with Newsweek. Eichenwald had been employed by The New York Times since 1986 and primarily covered Wall Street and corporate topics such as insider trading, accounting scandals, and takeovers, but also wrote about a range of issues including terrorism, the Bill Clinton pardon controversy, Federal health care policy, and sexual predators on the Internet. Early life and education Eichenwald was born in 1961. He has stated that he is "Episcopalian with a Jewish father." He graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas and Swarthmore College. His extracurricular activities during his time at Swarthmore included being a founding member of Sixteen Feet, an a cappella vocal octet. During his first months of college, Eichenwald sustained a concussion, which was soon followed by noticeable epileptic seizures. Diagnosed with epilepsy in November of his freshman year, he continued to attend school despite repeated grand mal seizures. After having two outdoor seizures on campus, he was dismissed from Swarthmore, in apparent violation of federal law. He contacted the United States Department of Health and Human Services and fought his way back into school, an experience that he has credited with giving him the willingness to take on institutions in his muckraking reporting. He graduated with his class in 1983, receiving a degree in political science, with distinction. Career at The New York Times Following a year at the Election and Survey Unit at CBS News, Eichenwald joined The New York Times in 1985 as a news clerk for Hedrick Smith, the paper's chief Washington correspondent. When Smith began writing his book The Power Game, Eichenwald became his research assistant, leaving in 1986 to become associate editor at The National Journal in Washington. During those years, he was a frequent contributor to The New York Times op-ed page, writing humorous pieces about political issues. Eichenwald returned to The New York Times later in 1986 as a news clerk for the national desk in New York, participating in the paper's writing program for aspiring reporters. By 1988, he had been named The New York Times’ Wall Street reporter. His arrival on Wall Street coincided with the explosion of white-collar criminal investigations in finance. He wrote about the stock trading scandals involving speculator Ivan Boesky and junk bond king Michael Milken, as well as the Treasury markets scandal at Salomon Brothers. He also covered the excesses of the takeover era, including the biggest deal of the time, the acquisition of RJR Nabisco by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company. In 1995, Eichenwald began writing about assorted corporate misdeeds. He wrote a multi-part series for The New York Times, exposing significant deficiencies in the American business of providing kidney dialysis treatments. The series led to a review by the Clinton Administration of ways to create financial incentives to improve quality in dialysis treatment, a focus of Eichenwald’s series. The articles were honored in 1996 with a George Polk Award for excellence in journalism, the first of two that he was awarded. After his dialysis series, he joined with Martin Gottlieb, a health reporter with the newspaper, in a multi-year investigation of Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation, which at the time was the largest health-care company in the world. The investigation, which led to not only multiple articles in the paper and a criminal investigation of Columbia, but also significant changes in the way the federal government compensated hospitals, according to Bruce Vladek, then the head of the Medicare program. An article in the magazine Content cited the work by Eichenwald, Gottlieb and two other reporters as the year’s best public-service journalism. Eichenwald received his second Polk award, along with his colleagues, for this work. In 1998, Eichenwald was attached to The New York Times’ senior reporter program. He also teamed with another of the newspaper's reporters, Gina Kolata, for a multi-year investigation into how business interests affect the nation's system for medical research. The articles explored drug and device testing, and pointed out how the interplay between insurance companies and the courts had prevented the testing of experimental procedures, including the use of bone-marrow transplants for the treatment of breast cancer. The articles were credited with driving new policies by American insurance companies that allowed for reimbursement to participants in federally approved medical studies for the treatment of cancer. Eichenwald and Kolata both were honored as finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for their work. With the explosion of corporate scandals in 2002 – Enron, WorldCom, Arthur Andersen, Tyco and others – Eichenwald reported on the unfolding scandals and becoming a television fixture on such programs as Charlie Rose and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer in explaining the meaning of the latest developments. Eichenwald, along with several other New York Times reporters, was selected as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for his work on the corporate scandals. In 2005, he wrote a group of New York Times articles about online child pornography. One of those articles was about Justin Berry, a then-18-year-old who operated pornographic websites featuring himself and other teen males. For this reporting, Eichenwald received the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for "preserving the editorial integrity of an important story while reaching out to assist his source, Justin Berry, in reporting on Berry’s involvement in child pornography." Five months after publication of the article, Eichenwald and Berry both gave Congressional testimony about online child abuse before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Eichenwald claimed in the testimony that he had stumbled across Berry while reporting on documents that proved to be fraudulent, leaving him believing there was no story but fearful there was a child in danger. "I began trying to figure out if it was real, not for the purpose of doing a story because truthfully I did not, it did not occur to me there would be a story there," Eichenwald testified. After confirming that Berry was a real person in danger, Eichenwald testified, he along with two others launched an effort to rescue the young man. Weeks after that effort had been completed, during which Eichenwald met Berry, Berry contacted him and said he wanted to reveal everything he knew about the online child pornography business for a news article in hopes of "bringing down" the illicit enterprise. In 2007 it came to light that Eichenwald had given Berry an undisclosed $2,000 before writing the reports; The New York Times published a note stating that "the check should have been disclosed to editors and readers". During his testimony that same day as a prosecution witness against one of Berry's abusers, Eichenwald said he and his wife had used the money as a means of forcing Berry to reveal his identity during the rescue effort. Eichenwald testified that when Berry offered to become a source for a news article, he told the young man that he could not begin any reporting until the financial conflict was resolved by Berry's returning the money to him from a lawful source of funds. Eichenwald testified that Berry obtained a loan from his grandmother which he used to repay him in July 2005, at which point the reporting began. Condé Nast Portfolio In the fall of 2006 Eichenwald left The New York Times and joined the staff of newly created business magazine Condé Nast Portfolio as a senior writer. He was recruited by Jim Impoco, a former New York Times editor and managing editor of the new Portfolio. The first edition of the magazine was published in April 2007. However, both Eichenwald and Impoco had a very short tenure at Portfolio. An Eichenwald article about terrorism that had been championed by Impoco was killed by editor-in-chief Joanne Lipman, leading to a significant dispute between the two editors. After several months of tension between them, Lipman fired Impoco in August 2007; Eichenwald resigned on the same day. Portfolio was not a commercial success, and was closed in April 2009. The failure of such a high-profile project was seen as a major setback for Condé Nast. Vanity Fair and Newsweek In 2012, Eichenwald joined Vanity Fair as a contributing editor where he wrote business articles for the magazine and an online column focusing on government and politics. In 2013, while continuing his work for Vanity Fair he joined Newsweek as a senior writer. Eichenwald's reporting on Prudential led to his first book, Serpent on the Rock (1995), which focused primarily on the limited partnership scandal at Prudential Securities, which is alleged to have defrauded 340,000 people out of eight billion dollars. The book was positively reviewed by Kirkus reviews, with a comparison to the bestseller Barbarians at the Gate. \|Part One of Booknotes interview with Kurt Eichenwald on The Informant, February 4, 2001, C-SPAN\| \|Part Two of Booknotes interview, February 11, 2001, C-SPAN\| In 2000, he published his second book, The Informant. While still a business book, The Informant was much more of a non-fiction police procedural depicting the inner workings of the FBI in detail. The book was subsequently adapted as the feature film a film adaptation. The movie, a dark comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Matt Damon, was released in 2009. Eichenwald's investigation of Enron led to his third and most successful book, Conspiracy of Fools (2005). The book made The New York Times bestseller list in April 2005. The book was marketed as "a gripping corporate thriller with more plot twists than a John Grisham novel" by Random House. It was optioned as a movie by Warner Brothers, to potentially star Leonardo DiCaprio. However, the film was never made. In 2012, he published his fourth book, 500 Days. Also a New York Times bestseller, the book chronicled the events in governments around the world in the 500 days after the 9/11 attacks. It revealed details of the American program of NSA eavesdropping, torture policy, the American government's briefings on the coming attacks before 9/11, and the details of debates within the British government. Eichenwald's fifth book, A Mind Unraveled, was published in 2018 by Random House. The book is a memoir about medical struggles that almost killed Eichenwald when he was a young man. Awards and recognition Eichenwald is a two-time winner of the George Polk Award for Excellence in Journalism in 1995 and 1997, for articles about the dialysis industry and fraud at the nation's largest hospital company, Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2000, along with his New York Times colleague Gina Kolata, for an investigation of medical clinical trials. In 2006, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism and the Best in Business Enterprise Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. In a 1987 article about his illness for The New York Times Magazine, Eichenwald wrote about his epilepsy diagnosis at the age of 18 in 1979: The doctor warned me – and so did members of my family soon afterward – that if I did not keep my epilepsy a secret, people would fear me and I would be subject to discrimination. Even now, seven years after that scene in the dining hall, it is difficult for me to say that I have epilepsy. Back then, it was impossible. In the years since, I have had hundreds of various types of seizures. I have experienced the mental, physical and emotional side effects caused by changes in the anticonvulsant drugs I take each day. Yet, for the first two years, I refused to learn about epilepsy. My fears of being found out were my real concern. His willingness to reveal his personal battle to readers won him praise. He was awarded a journalism prize from the Epilepsy Foundation of America for his 1987 article. 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Informational Report: Preseason and regular season games starting in the 2022–23 season. The station had earlier carried the team from 1985 to 1991 and from 2002 to 2009. From 1964 to 1995, KTLA served as the broadcast television home of the Los Angeles/California Angels baseball team, after then-Angels owner Gene Autry purchased the station through Golden West Broadcasters. The television rights to Angels games moved to KCAL-TV in 1996 (which KTLA had previously assumed broadcast rights from, and whose then-owner The Walt Disney Company's ownership interest in the Angels briefly overlapped with KCAL's contract with the team). KTLA served as the local over-the-air television broadcaster rights to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball games from 1993 to 2001. The station would return to its over-the-air relationship with the Dodgers on September 2, 2016, when KTLA entered into an agreement with Charter Communications (which had acquired Time Warner Cable's Southern California systems earlier that year through its acquisition of the latter cable provider) to simulcast six regular season games scheduled for the final two weeks of the 2016 season to which regional sports network SportsNet LA already held rights to broadcast through its contract with the Dodgers. This arrangement would extend into the following year, when on March 8, 2017, SportsNet LA agreed to simulcast ten Dodgers games scheduled during the first and last five weeks of the 2017 regular season on KTLA. The original decision for the simulcasting arrangement was made after complaints were raised that fans would not be able to watch the final broadcasts of retiring legendary commentator Vin Scully, since SportsNet LA's availability in Southern California is primarily limited to Charter Spectrum systems because of disagreements between Charter/TWC and five major television providers serving the region (Cox Communications, Frontier FiOS, AT&T U-verse, DirecTV and Dish Network) over transmission rates that have prevented them from agreeing to carry the channel. Channel 5 would continue this arrangement with SportsNet LA since the 2018 season. KTLA also carried selected Los Angeles Lakers road games from 1967 to 1977, and as well as selected Los Angeles Kings road games during that same time period (and again selected telecasts during the majority of the Wayne Gretzky era in the late 1980s to mid 1990s). Other than telecasts of preseason games from the Las Vegas Raiders (who were based in Los Angeles from 1982 until the team returned to Oakland in 1994) syndicated by the Las Vegas Silver and Black Network, along with a 30-minute show each weekend during the regular season before the game, KTLA does produce one sporting event each year, the LA Marathon, which features many of the Morning News on-air staff, along with running specialists on a Sunday morning in February/March of each year. KTLA presently broadcasts 94 hours, 20 minutes of locally produced newscasts each week (with 15 hours, 20 minutes each weekday; 8 hours, 20 minutes on Saturdays and 9 hours, 20 minutes on Sundays); in regards to the number of hours devoted to news programming, it is the highest newscast output among television stations in California and in the United States as a whole. KTLA produces a 15-minute sports wrap-up show every night at 10:45 p.m., during KTLA 5 News at 10:00; produces a 30-minute show, KTLA 5 Sports Final, on the weekends at 11:35 p.m. after KTLA 5 News at 11:00. KTLA's news department is located inside the former Warner Bros. Cartoons studio (known as the Hal Fishman Newsroom since 2000) at the corner of Van Ness and Fernwood in Hollywood. Although KTLA does not cover police pursuits as much as other stations, it has put more emphasis in local crime stories, as opposed to politics, health and other serious news. KTLA has also created synergy between Tribune Company entities. For example, entertainment reporter Sam Rubin is often featured in addition to his KTLA work as the main Los Angeles-based entertainment reporter for Chicago sister station WGN-TV. Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus also frequently reports on consumer stories from the paper's headquarters in El Segundo. For many years, Channel 5's news department, which has existed since its sign-on, was considered the benchmark of Los Angeles television. In 1958, KTLA began operating a well-equipped helicopter for newsgathering known as the "Telecopter", and was the most advanced airborne television broadcast device of its time; it was ultimately sold to NBC-owned KNBC (channel 4), which flew the Telecopter with pilot Francis Gary Powers and cameraman George Spears until it crashed on August 1, 1977, killing the two on board. During the early 1960s, under the final years of ownership under Paramount Pictures, KTLA launched am:LA, a one-hour morning news program anchored by Stan Chambers, and with it, it was the first extended morning newscast in Southern California. Before eventually launching a 10:00 p.m. newscast in 1965, originally titled Newscene (also known over the years as The George Putnam News, NewsWatch, Channel 5/KTLA News at Ten and KTLA Prime News), KTLA had its weeknight evening newscasts airing at 7 and 11 pm, with the latter in direct competition with the network-owned local newscasts on KNXT (now KCBS-TV), KRCA-TV (now KNBC) and KABC-TV. Traditionally, the evening news programs are often serious and no-nonsense in nature and has received many journalism awards. Putnam and fellow KTLA news anchors Hal Fishman and Larry McCormick became icons in Los Angeles television news over the years. Accompanying his news anchoring career, McCormick also hosted Making It!, a public affairs program on the station which featured stories on the entrepreneurial successes of ethnic minorities. Its veteran field reporters have included 62-year KTLA veteran Stan Chambers and Warren Wilson. Stu Nahan, Keith Olbermann and Ed Arnold (former anchor of KOCE-TV's Real Orange) formerly served as sports anchors. In March 1991, KTLA was the first station to air the infamous video of Rodney King's beating by three Los Angeles police officers, whose eventual acquittal sparked rioting within the city in 1992. In July 1991, KTLA debuted the Los Angeles market's first live, local morning two-hour newscast, the KTLA Morning News, to compete with the network morning shows on KABC-TV (channel 7), KCBS-TV (channel 2) and KNBC (which each started at 7:00 a.m., as KTLA's program initially did). The program suffered from low ratings at first; however, the ability to cover breaking news live (as opposed to the network morning programs, which were aired on a three-hour tape delay) attracted more viewers to the program. As time went on, the Morning News has enjoyed great ratings success, generally ranking number one in its main 7:00–9:00 a.m. time period. The program's success spawned rival KTTV to launch its own morning newscast, Good Day L.A., in 1993. From 1994 to 1995, the station aired gavel to gavel coverage of the O. J. Simpson trial anchored by Marta Waller (this coverage was rebroadcast by other stations such as Portland, Oregon WB affiliate [and future Tribune sister station] KWBP (now KRCW-TV)). The station debuted a midday newscast at noon in 1995, which later moved to 11:00 a.m. the following year, which lasted less than two years before it was canceled in 1997. In recent years, KTLA's newscasts have become more tabloid-based in nature, perhaps to compete with KTTV (both stations have rivaled each other in the ratings for many years). With this, KTLA has placed more emphasis on entertainment news and has featured personalities such as Mindy Burbano Stearns, Zorianna Kitt, Ross King and most recently Jessica Holmes as entertainment reporters. In 2004, KTLA debuted a segment on its morning newscast titled "The Audition", in which several actors and actresses competed for a role as weathercaster on its 10:00 p.m. newscast. King won the first installment, followed by Holmes as the winner of the second installment (Holmes now serves as co-anchor of the 7:00–11:00 a.m. weekday block of the KTLA Morning News). On January 13, 2007, KTLA became the second television station in the Los Angeles market (after KABC-TV) to begin broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition. On July 30, 2007, Hal Fishman anchored what would be his final newscast for KTLA. Following several days of hospitalization for a liver infection, Fishman died on August 7, 2007. KTLA's newscasts that day were dedicated to Fishman, for whom the station dedicated its news studio in 2000. After Fishman's passing, longtime Morning Show co-host Carlos Amezcua became the interim co-anchor on the 10:00 p.m. newscast. Local media speculated that Amezcua would be named full-time anchor of the prime time newscast; however, on September 4, Amezcua announced his departure from KTLA to replace John Beard as co-anchor of KTTV's 10:00 p.m. newscast. Morning co-anchor Emmett Miller took over as interim evening anchor and was named as Fishman's permanent replacement on December 4. After former KCBS/KCAL general manager Don Corsini was appointed as KTLA's president and general manager in January 2009, the station spearheaded an expansion of its news programming that year. On January 19, KTLA soft-launched a nightly half-hour 6:30 p.m. newscast (the market's first since KCAL-TV and KCBS-TV ran newscasts in that slot – KCBS's being part of an hour-long 6:00 p.m. newscast – during the mid-1990s, prior to CBS's 2002 purchase of KCAL). Then on April 1, 2009, the KTLA Morning News was expanded by a half-hour to start at 4:30 a.m. and an hour-long midday newscast at 1:00 p.m. debuted. On April 4, the weekend edition of the 6:30 p.m. newscast expanded to a full hour at 6:00 p.m., with the 6:30 p.m. weekday newscasts following suit that September. Shortly afterward, KTLA expanded the station's traffic reports to the afternoon and evening newscasts (the weekday edition of the Morning News utilizes a dedicated traffic anchor, while traffic reports for all other newscasts are done by channel 5's on-air weather staff). In April 2011, KTLA added weekend morning newscasts (an hour-long newscast at 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays, which expanded to two hours at 5:00 a.m. in September 2012 and a three-hour Sunday newscast at 6:00 a.m.; the Saturday morning edition aired in the earlier timeslot due to The CW's Vortexx animation block). In August 2011, KTLA added a two-hour prime time newscast titled the KTLA 5 Sunday Edition from 8:00–10:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, leading into that night's 10:00 p.m. newscast (the 8:00 hour of the program was later dropped in September 2013, while the 9:00 hour moved to 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 2018, to accommodate the return of The CW's Sunday night two-hour prime time block). On February 2, 2012, KTLA expanded the weekday edition of the KTLA Morning News to begin at 4:00 a.m. On May 9, 2014, the Saturday morning newscast was expanded to three hours and moved to 6:00–9:00 a.m., in a uniform timeslot as the Sunday morning newscast, causing The CW's children's program block at the time, Vortexx, to be aired to a two-hour tape delay (that broadcast expanded to four hours from 6:00–10:00 a.m. on August 6, 2016, further aligning it with the prior expansion of the Sunday morning newscast into the same four-hour slot on July 5, 2015, and pushing the successor One Magnificent Morning block back by an additional hour). The following month on June 16, KTLA quietly "soft launched" a half-hour nightly newscast at 11:00 p.m. without any promotion (becoming Tribune's first news-producing CW affiliate to carry a newscast in the traditional late news timeslot), its first regularly-scheduled 11 pm newscast since 1965. On December 26, 2014, KTLA added separate hour-long, weekday afternoon newscasts at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. The creation of the three-hour mid-afternoon news block—which expanded upon the existing 1:00 p.m. newscast—was in response to CBS Television Stations' December 10 announcement that it would discontinue KCAL-TV's newscasts at 2:00 and 3:00 late that month to refocus newsgathering resources towards KCAL's 4:00 p.m. newscast and the respective evening newscasts on KCAL and sister station KCBS-TV. While the 3:00 broadcast was a permanent addition, the 2:00 p.m. newscast was intended as a temporary fill-in that ran until December 31, 2014 (it was replaced two days later on January 2, 2015, by a double-run of Celebrity Name Game). In July 2015, KTLA became the first television station in Los Angeles === Domain: journalism and media communication, geography<\|endoftext\|>The people of the Municipality of Lala proudly commemorates its cultural heritage by showcasing the bountiful harvest of one of the most valuable products in town, the crab or alimango in local dialect. On March 22, 2019, thousands of spectators gathered at the municipal tourism plaza to witness the much awaited annual street dancing participated by the different schools of the municipality. Municipal Officials headed by Mayor Allan J. Lim together with Vice Mayor Almario S. Guzman and the honorable members of the Sangguniang Bayan was pleased to prseent the most anticipated program which will culminate the weeklong festivity, the Street Dancing. Street dancing exhibits the ingenuity of the youth of Lala, especially the students from MSU-IIT Integrated Rural Development Academy, Lanao School of Science and Technology Incorporated, Lala National High School and Chris the King College de Maranding. These four contingents successfully combined their ideas to deliver a clear message of the importance of protecting the Panguil Bay, the source of livelihood for the people of the surrounding communities. Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo sincerely expressed her appreciation to the combined efforts of the Festival Working Committee led by Honorary Chairman Mayor Allan J. Lim. Governor Angging as well took the opportunity to personally thanked the people of Lala for believing on their stand against the inclusion of the six municipalities to BARMM. “What we stand for is not for us, it is for the people of our beloved Lanao del Norte. With your help and trust and through the unity between the Muslim and Christian residents our province, we are now progressive and develop. More and more investors have expressed their intention to come and invest their money in our province. Like the Gaisano Grand, the Jollibee in Tubod with drive-thru and the Seven Eleven Convenience Store. These are just some of the many companies that will be opening their businesses here in our province. Let us continue to be united and more projects from the national government will come like the construction of the Panguil Bay Bridge.” In creating sustainable livelihood, the visionary leader and the father of peace of the province, 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah ‘Bobby’ Dimakuta Dimaporo urges people, particularly the youth to help in the preservation and protection of the Pangui Bay. On the other hand, Congressman Bobby reminded the youth to concentrate on their study to have a better future. Vice Governor Maria Cristy N. Atay also thanked the elected officials of the municipality for the successful celebration of the 70th Araw ng Lala cum 18th Alimango Festival with the theme, “Katatagan at Pagkakaisa para sa Ligtas at Maunlad na Bayan ng Lala” which highlights the contributions of the hardworking constituents and the Department of Education-Division of Lanao del Norte for supporting the festivity by allowing the students to participate. The good governance and the leadership of the Quibranza-Dimaporo leads the province towards development and progress by sustaining the unity between the Muslim and the Christian residents. Mayor Lim deeply recognizes the sincerity of Governor Angging, Congressman Khalid and Congressman Bobby in selflessly serving the people of Lanao del Norte. In giving thanks to the people, the mountainous 1.5 tons of half cooked crabs was up for grabs to the public to partake in celebration of the festivity. The result for 2019 Street Dancing Competition, Christ the King College de Maranding was declared the Grand Champion, followed by Lala National High School, 2nd Place goes to MSU-IIT IRDA and LSSTI bagged the 3rd Place. And for the Alimango Booth Contest, Barangay San Isidro Lower took the 1st Place for the second time, Barangay Maranding grabbed 2nd Place and Barangay Pacita won 3rd Place. PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte together with its Municipal Government continuously works hand in hand with the security units in the province in order to ensure and maintain the peace and security by regularly conducting the Provincial Peace and Order Council Meeting. PPOC Meeting is a time where the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) presents updates and information regarding the current security situations and consolidate solutions with the council members in preserving the peace and order of the province. In her constant drive of protecting the constituents of the peaceful province, Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo frequently initiates meeting with the council members comprises of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members headed by Vice Governor Maria Cristina N. Atay, Municipal Mayors, Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government. On February 13, 2019, the Provincial Chief Executive called for a PPOC meeting held at Riana’s Snack Inn within the complex of Mindanao Civic Center in Pigcarangan, Municipality of Tubod to hear the situation updates presented by the PNP and the AFP with regards to the recently concluded plebiscite for Yes or No to inclusion of the six (6) Municipalities to Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah ‘Bobby’ Dimakuta Dimaporo was also in attendance to personally hear the updates and shared personal insights that could help sustain the peace and unity between the Muslims and Christians residing in Lanao del Norte. The PNP and the AFP declared that the plebiscite on February 6 was peaceful though there were cases of harassment to supporters of No to inclusion in some municipalities. In the entire province the conduct of the plebiscite was generally peaceful and successful as well as orderly. According to Governor Angging though there were lapses from the PNP guarding the precincts particularly in the Municipality of Salvador where the supporters of No were reportedly mauled by individuals favouring the inclusion and some other untoward incidents in the Municipalities of Tubod, Lala, Sultan Naga Dimaporo and Kauswagan, the PNP still deserves to be recognized for their deed in safeguarding the people of their respective municipalities, same with the AFP under the Command of Brigadier General Thomas R Sedano, Jr. Governor Angging also recognized the contribution of the teachers of the Department of Education – Division of Lanao del Norte through the active Schools Division Superintendent Roy Angelo Gazo for rendering their duties in the plebiscite as Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) in spite of the risk at hand. And for the AFP, Col Alex Aduca representing Brigadier General Sedano, Jr. provides assurance that the Philippine Army is always on top of the situation and at all times ready to respond to any scenario that would threaten the lives of the people, and the peace and security of the Province of Lanao del Norte. Col Aduca added that residents should not be afraid and not to evacuate for the AFP is constantly monitoring the boundaries of the province together with the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Coast Guard. Governor Angging agrees with Col Aduca that any unverified information threatening the peace and security of the province should not be entertained and most importantly not to be forwarded to anybody unless it comes from the PNP or from the AFP, for it will only cause confusion and panic to the residents. Before concluding the meeting, the Provincial Chief Executive expressed her gratitude to the Barangay Chairmen for initiating plans to encourage their constituents to vote and securing their precincts discouraging flying voters to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the plebiscite. PIO-LDN<\|endoftext\|>In the coming days, the peaceful province of Lanao del Norte particularly the people will undergo another test in choosing its future by participating in a plebiscite on February 6, 2019, not for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) but for deciding whether or not its 6 municipalities be included in the Bangsamoro Territory or will remain part of the province and in Region 10. The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte headed by Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo, Chairperson of the Provincial Peace and Order Council organized a meeting with all stakeholders in preparation particularly the security of the people for the upcoming plebiscite held at MCC Rianas Function Hall, Sagadan, Municipality of Tubod. 1st District Representative, Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo and 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah ‘Bobby’ Dimakuta Dimaporo joins the meeting and provide necessary inputs to help maintain and have a peaceful plebiscite. Governor Angging said in the meeting that politicians should not take advantage of the time by using the campaign period for their personal political interest instead of discussing to the constituents of Lanao del Norte the advantages and disadvantages regarding the issue on the inclusion of the 6 municipalities to Bangsamoro Territory. “It is sad to know that our political opponents are using in their advantage the issue on BOL, providing misinformation by misleading the people that we, the Dimaporo do not support the BOL, when in fact our two Congressmen were instrumental for the passage of RA 11054. Our opponents are using this platform to discredit us politically for the coming election in May. The issue in Lanao del Norte is not about the ratification of BOL, it is about the inclusion of the 6 municipalities that help protect and preserve the peace and order in the province and in sustaining the harmonious relationship between Muslim and Christian residents here in our beloved province.” 2nd District Representative, Congressman Abdullah ‘Bobby’ Dimakuta Dimaporo, the champion of peace in Lanao del Norte, shared that the Philippine Constitution dictates the people to vote, and questions why the people outside of Lanao del Norte meddles with the affair in mass. “If the government is correct in its implementation of peace, peaceful plebiscite, peaceful election, they should make sure that none will bother the residents in order that they can vote freely with their own will, not by the will of the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) or anyone outside of the province or even the will of the officials of our government. We should freely be allowed to discuss this among ourselves and then vote freely. The thought of MILF coming down already intimidates the Christian residents in the coastal municipalities and much more seeing them in mass.” Congressman Mohamad Khalid Quibranza Dimaporo responding to the appeal of MILF legal council to allow people not from the province to freely come-in and interfere on the day of the plebiscite, “Here in Lanao del Norte, speaking as a former Governor, we cannot allow that, the fact that Marawi was under siege by the ISIS is because they have opened their borders and Lanao del Sur does not take care of their boundary security, here in Lanao del Norte, we have to be very strict about that, just last week there was a fight with the ISIS, that’s why we cannot simply open our borders and just anybody can come-in, that is our appeal and our request, you properly coordinate with us, there is no problem with the MILF campaigning here, so long as they campaign peacefully. But you have to understand where we are, this is Lanao del Norte not Lanao del Sur. In Lanao del Sur they can do as they please, in and out of Marawi City that’s why Marawi siege happened. Here in Lanao del Norte, we close our provincial boundaries, we stick with our AFP, we stick with our PNP, we do not let ISIS coming-in to our province. Once they enter our province, the next step is the rest of Northern Mindanao. We are the front door of Northern Mindanao, Region 10, so we have to keep our padlocks on. And if there is someone who wants to come-in, we need to know who they are and what their intention are.” Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Secretary Galvez assures the people of the Province of Lanao del Norte that the Philippine Government will always be on top of the situation. The Armed Forces of the Philippines commits to Governor Angging that a total of three (3) Battalions will be based in the province and the Philippine National Police will send more troops from the region to augment its personnel in ensuring a peaceful and orderly plebiscite on February 6, 2019. 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Government has moved a step closer to ratifying the Convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers, which was adopted by the International Labour Conference in 2011. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, who said her Ministry was in the process of finalising a project for domestic workers which would inform the ratification of the Convention. Speaking at the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) Mid-Term Delegates Conference at the Horatio Cooke Auditorium, she explained that the project included a baseline study to determine the conditions under which domestic work exists in Barbados and a needs assessment to ascertain any challenges which domestic workers encounter and ways in which these may be resolved. The Labour Minister pointed out that the ratification of the Convention would have implications for existing legislation as Government sought to ensure there are better standards and conditions for all domestic workers. “We do realise that the Employment Rights Act covers all workers and we will examine the recommendations from the study and determine whether the recently enacted legislation is sufficiently adequate to cover domestic workers, if it needs amending or if a review of the Domestic Employees Act will be required. She disclosed that the Ministry of Labour was also working to create new legislation to replace the Recruiting of Workers Act, the Immigration Act and the Employment Exchanges Act. Dr. Byer Suckoo added that drafting instructions to formulate new legislation on employment agencies is also receiving the attention of the Chief Labour Officer. “We also expect that the finalisation of legislation dealing with sexual harassment and anti-discrimination in the workplace will redound to the benefit of domestic workers since the baseline study has also raised these issues as some of the challenges they face,” the Labour Minister said.<\|endoftext\|>And Social Partnership Relations has been lauded for its recent handling of issues related to G4S. The praise came from G4S’ new Country Manager to Barbados, James Devers, during a courtesy call with Minister Colin Jordan, at the Warrens Office Complex. He said: “For you to have made the time to have met with us to try and deal with some matters that we are trying to sort out, I appreciate that.” Mr. Devers, who holds responsibility for Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago, assured the Minister that industrial relations would be high on his company’s agenda, and added that with labour being their primary asset, this would be the number one priority for 2020. “That’s going to be in the form of employee engagement between management and staff; viewing us as one team and also just enhancing our relationship with the Barbados Workers’ Union. “It’s a partnership that has to be based upon transparency, trust and communication because a lot of times when there is not adequate communication things get confused, so I’m really focusing on the team ... listening to our team members, our security officers and their concerns and any issues that we have not been able to address, to do so immediately,” he stated. Minister Jordan, in welcoming the sentiments, noted that having “relationships was key to everything” and he expressed the hope that Mr. Devers could divvy his time appropriately to meet the commitments within the four territories. Mr. Jordan, who is currently leading the We Gatherin’ exercise in St. Peter, further encouraged the G4S leader to have his company participate in the year-long programme. Emphasizing that relationships would be formed out of the various policy initiatives as a result of the support and contributions from locals and the diaspora, he said these could further see the “building of mechanisms that would allow people to contribute financial and other resources, including time”. “There is also the legacy that we are looking at, and continuing to embrace the diaspora, and encouraging their investment, participation, contribution and support. We are building those structures,” the Labour Minister said. Mr. Devers pledged that G4S would support, and participate in the We Gatherin’ exercise through staff engagement celebrations, to which Minister Jordan said: “We Gatherin’ is intended to be used across the board – community groups, businesses. The logo is available to be used widely by people and families.”<\|endoftext\|>Minister of Labour, Colin Jordan, and a team from the Labour Department today concluded their tour of workplaces with a visit to several stores in Tudor Street and Swan Street. Pointing out that he thought it was a good time to understand what workers were experiencing within these establishments, Minister Jordan said the tours had spanned business operations such as hotels, restaurants, offshore data processing, manufacturing operations, and information technology companies, with the most recent being a visit to a stone quarry and the Arawak Cement Plant. Of the visit to Tudor Street, he stressed this was particularly important, as he recalled the Campus Trendz tragedy of September 3, 2010. He said: “On Tudor Street, where we have had a tragedy that would have unfolded about nine years ago, I think it is important to have come through as the Minister responsible, just to, on a random basis, check to see the conditions under which people work. “Sometimes, people don’t learn lessons; countries don’t learn lessons and you have a situation where you have a tragedy, but there is no benefit coming out of it; there are no lessons learnt. And, it is to make sure that workers who now populate the business places in Bridgetown, Tudor Street and Swan Street in particular...have the benefit of knowing that they are working in a safe and healthy environment.” The Minister, who is also responsible for Social Partnership Relations, added that safety and health at work was a priority of the Labour Department and as such it was about being assured that “those who were victims of the tragedy would not have lost their lives in vain”. The workplace tours were in keeping with The Safety and Health At Work Act, which guides how workers should function, and be treated with regard to their safety, health and general welfare. The Minster and his team visited House of Deals, FusionZ, and Abed’s, among others. Store managers and employees received pamphlets and brochures on the Shops Act and the country’s labour legislation and regulations.<\|endoftext\|>Minister of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development, Senator Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, is committed to finding a more central location for the offices of the National Employment Bureau (NEB) to cut down on the commute for unemployed persons. She gave this assurance recently while addressing a breakfast meeting at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre for stakeholders to sensitise them to the NEB’s proposed transition to the Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service. Senator Byer Suckoo explained that the NEB moved from the former National Insurance Building on Fairchild Street to Warrens after the building became unsuitable and the occupants of that building had demanded change. Cognisant of the calls from the unemployed to relocate to a central area because of the financial strain on their pockets, the Minister said she had been exploring options but the process was not as simple as “placing an officer in Culloden Road to stamp the form for unemployment benefits as has been suggested by commentators”. “The stamping of the form is a legal stipulation which certifies that the unemployed persons came to NEB to look for work; that they were counselled and shown listings or that they looked into training. This is the proper process. One officer at a desk in a corner at NIS cannot do this. The unit would have to be relocated and we have not yet found a suitable and affordable venue, but we continue to search because we understand the very valid concern expressed,” Dr. Byer Suckoo emphasised.<\|endoftext\|>Better relations with government entities and providing more timely information were requests made by representatives of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) when they met recently with Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan. General Secretary, Roslyn Smith, said quarterly meetings were a customary part of the arrangement with the Ministry of Civil Service, Personnel Administration Division and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, but were now not occurring. She stressed the need for Government to make information more forthcoming in relation to the retrenchment process, to recognize agreements made with unions, and for larger Ministries to come back to the bargaining table. President of the NUPW, Akanni McDowall, while congratulating the Minister on his appointment and assuring him of the NUPW’s willingness to do “all in its power to work collaboratively”. Stating that the seeming lack of communication with Government in the past had to be resolved, he said “because there was that barrier to communication, it meant that a number of grievances that we had at the time were not resolved in a timely manner or not at all”. Mr. McDowall emphasized the need for the NUPW to be involved intimately in the retrenchment process, and called for more information and details on related plans and targets. He said this would allow his union enough time to adequately inform members and sensitize them to the issues. Minister Jordan, in his response, explained that any “rush” perceived was as a result of time being a factor for Government, as it was working on addressing both revenue and debt. Stating that issues became problematic because of the failure of people to sit down and talk, he stressed: “That is the major issue and that is one of the things I will be pushing more as it relates to any matter. People have to learn to sit down and talk. Even when you are at senior level, it is not beneath you. You don’t lose anything by sitting down and talking to people.” While committing himself to working and dialoguing with the unions, he told the NUPW representatives: “I think we had a good meeting and there are a number of issues to follow up on.” Maintenance of government buildings, flexibility in work arrangements, and matters related to some state owned enterprises<\|endoftext\|>Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan, has committed to continuous engagement and dialogue with employees’ and employers’ representatives as he seeks to strengthen the industrial relations climate in Barbados. Speaking during a courtesy call on Wednesday with General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union, Senator Toni Moore, and a delegation which included former General Secretary, Sir Roy Trotman, Mr. Jordan noted that one of the major issues in industrial relations was the lack of dialogue. He said: “This Ministry will be a Ministry that will not shy away from the issues or dialogue. We will engage workers’ and employers’ representatives and will also examine our processes and our systems and seek to align them with where this Government is going as it relates to the protection of workers’ rights, industrial relations generally and ultimately, the building of a just society.” Senator Moore told the Minister that labour was facing a very difficult time in Barbados where difficult decisions had to be made and the Ministry of Labour had a critical role to play. She maintained: “The Ministry and the BWU have to be able, not necessarily to always agree, but to commit to fairness and a levelling of the playing field so that workers do not feel trampled.” Senator Moore drew to the Minister’s attention challenges the BWU was experiencing with a number of employers relating to issues such as equal pay for equal work, and the right of workers to join a trade union. She urged the Labour Department and the Ministry to be more proactive and to recognise their role in maintaining balance in the industrial relations system. Minister Jordan, in response, said that he had noted the concerns raised by the union and would continue discussions on all the matters. He said that he did not want to give the impression that the resolution might always be the one the union wanted or agreed with but he pledged to take all sides into consideration in making decisions. He said that he was also committed to examining systems and cultures within the Ministry and, in consultation with the Cabinet, making the changes necessary to move Barbados forward. Category - journalism and media communication, public administration<\|endoftext\|>[ journalism and media communication, public administration ] Berlin Daily Sun: Kuster on Congress - Conveying NH Veterans’ Concerns to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki Last month, I held a roundtable in Berlin to hear from North Country veterans about some of the issues that most concern them. As a member of the U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have traveled throughout New Hampshire’s second district to hear directly from the veterans community and am always looking for opportunities to bring their concerns to Washington. Veterans in the North Country and all across New Hampshire have made great personal sacrifices to serve and protect this nation, and we must ensure they always have access to the support and care they rightfully deserve. That’s why I was delighted to have the opportunity to hold a breakfast meeting last Thursday with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki. This meeting gave me a chance to share with the Secretary the most pressing concerns that I’ve heard from New Hampshire veterans. Many of the veterans I have spoken with have faced unbelievable obstacles to receiving high-quality care from theVA, and I’m appalled at some of the stories I’ve heard. No veteran should ever go without the care they need, and I urged the Secretary to immediately address their concerns. Among other issues, I also conveyed to him the need to improve access to health care services for veterans in rural areas by implementing expanded contract services and tele-health medicine; I spoke about the critical importance of eliminating the backlog in claims at the VA and coordinating with the Department of Defense on electronic treatment records; and I asked for his support for better workforce and education training programs to help veterans transition to civilian life and land well-paying jobs. In particular, I was encouraged by Secretary Shinseki’s update on the VA’s work to eliminate its claims backlog. I know that the backlog is a top frustration for New Hampshire veterans, and I am committed to improving the antiquated VA system as quickly as possible. In particular, the Secretary informed me that there was a 35 percent drop last year in the backlog after the VA began to work towards receiving automated electronic treatment records directly from the Department of Defense. However, the number of claims that remain trapped in the process is still unacceptable, and I urged the Secretary to continue to make modernizing the VA’s system his number one priority. The meeting was a productive one, and I look forward to maintaining an open channel with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As I travel around the state meeting with New Hampshire veterans, I will continue to fight on their behalf in Washington. Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) was first elected to office in 2012. Since taking office, Kuster has spoken out about the need to eliminate the VA benefit claims backlog. Last year, she announced a legislative package to help the VA meet its goal of eliminating the backlog in full by 2015. Kuster also joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in urging President Obama to help end the back and forth between the VA and Department of Defense over incompatible electronic medical record systems. Kuster also continues to hold a series of job fairs in the district, which she encourages veterans who are transitioning to civilian life to use as a resource.<\|endoftext\|>Berlin Daily Sun: Kuster Discusses Her Job Agenda in Visit to College BERLIN – The state needs to promote manufacturing as a career to high school students if the region and country want to regain manufacturing jobs that moved offshore participants in a roundtable discussion told U.S. Kuster (D-NH) toured the new $1.7 million advanced welding lab at White Mountains Community College and then hosted a roundtable as part of her Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Agenda. Kuster told the participants she has been visiting community colleges in the state and touring manufacturing facilities as well as meeting with business people to find out what the federal government is doing that is helpful and what things it is doing that are harmful to businesses. She said the top priority of her jobs agenda is training a highly skilled workforce. Her proposal also calls for fostering innovation, strengthening manufacturing, supporting small businesses, building a 21st century infrastructure, reducing the federal deficit in a balanced way, increasing economic security, and protecting the New Hampshire advantage. White Mountains Community College President Kathy Eneguess said the college is trying to stay as current as it can but admitted it is a challenge. She said the college works to partner directly with local businesses in providing training, hoping she said to be the "go-to-partner" for businesses. Gorham Paper and Tissue CEO Mike Cummings said helping companies retraining existing workers is different than training people for new jobs. He said sometimes it is more efficient to add new skills as needed especially in a legacy mill like the Gorham facility. When the company last year hired about 33 new people to fill vacancies partly created by retirements, Cummings said all but three or four had papermaking experience. But with one third of his workers over 62 years old, Cummings said the mill will be looking in the next few years to replace the baby boomer generation. He said already there is a shortage of industrial electricians, people who work on industrial drivers, and increasingly, truck drivers. He said the country might have gone too far pushing high school graduates to go to a four-year college. Kuster said manufacturing has lost a generation and students need to realize that the industry offers good jobs with a future. Many industrial jobs now are computerized. It is not, she noted, your father or grandfather's manufacturing job anymore. As the cost of college starts to strain middle case families, Kuster said parents may re-evaluate the benefit of a four-year college. She noted that New Hampshire college graduates end up with the second highest debt load in the country with the average graduate owing $32,000. Mark Belanger, head of N.H. Employment Security's Berlin office, said the region has lost most of its manufacturing jobs in recent years. He said there are not replacement jobs for those laid off from manufacturing. He said there is a need for money for retraining workers. The Trade Adjustment Act funds that were available to mill workers are not available. Eneguess said the TAA program was very successful. She said over a two year period, 180 former mills workers graduated from WMCC. John Dyer of WMCC noted that self-employed people put out of business by foreign competition are not eligible for the TAA program. He asked her to work to allow self-employed to qualify for the funds under certain circumstances.<\|endoftext\|>Berlin Daily Sun: Federal grant will pay for new fuel farm at Berlin Regional Airport BERLIN -- A $4.1 million federal grant to improve the state's airports will pay for a new fuel farm at Berlin Regional Airport. U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Potter last week announced the state Department of Transportation will receive the grant to help maintain public airports across the state. Tricia L. Schoenick Lambert, administrator of the NH DOT Aeronautics Bureau, said some of the money will be used to put in a new 12,000 gallon Jet-A fuel farm at the Berlin airport. In an e-mail, she said the current fuel farm is over 20 years old and in need of replacement. "New Hampshire's airports, both large and small, are important gateways to our beautiful state," Kuster said. "This grant will help keep our airports in top shape and help them continue to grow our economy and bring travelers to the Granite State." "This funding is critical to the development and safe operation of New Hampshire's general aviation airports," said Lambert. "This airport infrastructure is important to New Hampshire, as these airports facilitate emergency response activities and promote business use, thereby strengthening the state's economy." The funds, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are part of the agency's Airport Improvement program, which helps to fund infrastructure improvements at airports around the country.<\|endoftext\|>**Last week, Rep. Kuster introduced H.R. Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the retirement of New Hampshire State Senator Martha Fuller Clark: (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced a $356,046 Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Washington, DC – Today, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signed by 14 Democratic members of the Energy and Commerce Committee requesting the agency investigate TikTok’s app Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement following the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic which has surpassed 100,000 in the United States: Concord, NH - Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) are leading members of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force in urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to implement an at-home drug disposal initiative in place of the National Drug Takeback Day, which was postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to U.S. Concord, NH –Today, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) helped to distribute free reusable cloth masks to Granite Staters at the Common Man Restaurant as part of the “Mask Up, New Hampshire!” effort organized by Alex Ray, the Common Man Family, and state Rotary Clubs. (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. In The News CONCORD – Rep. Annie Kuster is urging President Donald Trump and her Republican colleagues to abandon their focus from doing away with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and instead extend access to affordable, available health care to every American. Of all the inequity and dysfunction exposed by COVID-19, the disconnect in our food chain breaks my heart. The images of farmers having to dump their milk down the drain or till their freshly grown fruits and vegetables back into the soil are devastating. NASHUA – Two issues continue to threaten people’s lives and prevent the economy from reopening – access to testing and personal protective equipment. Over the past two months, New Hampshire and the nation have faced an unprecedented challenge with the spread of the novel coronavirus. The public health and economic consequences of COVID-19 have sent shockwaves throughout the Granite State. MANCHESTER, N.H. — The state’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Department of Labor to help state employment security agencies, including in New Hampshire, deliver unemployment checks as quickly as possible. PROPOSAL FOR FUNDS FOR SMALLER COMMUNITIES. The $2 trillion Phase 3 coronavirus relief bill known as the CARES Act, passed nearly two weeks ago, provides direct community stabilization funds only to cities and counties with populations of 500,000 or more. Could Seacoast municipalities postpone property tax collection for residents or create their own programs to get cash in the hands of small businesses? Local cities and towns say they’re exploring ideas like these to help mitigate the local impacts of COVID-19 shutdowns. MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire will receive $28.1 million in federal funding in 2020 to continue its efforts to combat the substance abuse crisis, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan announced Friday. On July 13, 2019, Representative Annie Kuster joined 20 other Democratic Members of Congress at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that she has nominated 21 New Hampshire students for admission to the United States Service Academies. Of the 21 students, one was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, two to the Merchant Marine Academy, eight to the U.S. Military Academy, and ten to the U.S. Naval Academy.	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Genre: journalism and media communication, politics #### Trump Signing Bipartisan INTERDICT Act Washington, DC, January 10, 2018 Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, released the following statement on President Trump signing the INTERDICT Act into law. The bill ensures that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the new screening devices, laboratory equipment, facilities, and personnel they need to detect and intercept fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The INTERDICT Act, introduced by Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and co-sponsored by Kuster, is one of the pieces of legislation on the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force's legislative agenda. Today, the Task Force announced its legislative agenda for 2018. "The opioid epidemic is impacting communities throughout New Hampshire and the country and it is clear that we need a comprehensive approach to take on this crisis," said Congresswoman Kuster. "That means supporting law enforcement while expanding prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. The INTERDICT Act will help US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reduce the flow of fentanyl and synthetic opioids from outside the country by giving CBP the necessary tools to detect and intercept these dangerous substances. Today the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force announced its legislative agenda for 2018, and I am pleased that already we’re successfully moving commonsense legislation that will help keep our country safe.”<\|endoftext\|>Vote to Terminate President Trump’s Emergency Declaration Washington, DC, March 14, 2019 Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on Senate passage of S.J. Res 10, which would terminate the national emergency President Trump declared at the southern border on February 15th. Last month, Kuster voted in favor of H.J. Res. 46, the House version of this legislation. Kuster has been vocal about her opposition to the President’s proposals to take money away from the military and critical drug apprehension efforts to build an unnecessary wall. She has also emphasized the need to invest in security at Ports of Entry where nearly 90% of illegal narcotics cross the border. “I’m pleased to see strong bipartisan support in the Senate and the House of Representatives for rejecting President Trump’s politically-motivated and unconstitutional emergency declaration,” said Kuster. “President Trump’s medieval wall represents a waste of valuable resources intended for our military and drug apprehension efforts. We need real, effective reforms to address the challenges we face in our immigration system, not partisan gamesmanship. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on 21st century border security and immigration reform that will truly make our country safer.” In his emergency declaration, President Trump is proposing to tap into $2.5 billion from the military through its Interdiction and counter drug account and $600 million from an asset forfeiture program at the Treasury Department. Additionally, the President intends to use $3.5 billion allocated for military construction to improve bases for U.S. troops and recruit, train, and retain members of the military. Kuster joined the New Hampshire Delegation in writing to the President to express concern about the use of funds intended for the New Hampshire National Guard and Portsmouth Naval shipyard.<\|endoftext\|>In the News Kuster, saying Trump 'abused power of presidency,' supports impeachment; Pappas to review articles Manchestrer, N.H., December 11, 2019 \| By John DiStaso MANCHESTER, N.H. — Four-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster made it clear late Tuesday that she supports the impeachment of President Donald Trump. "President Trump has abused the power of the presidency for his own gain at the expense of our national security and the integrity of the 2020 election," Kuster, who represents the state's 2nd Congressional District, said in a video statement. "Unfortunately, President Trump has left us no choice. As members of Congress, we took an oath to protect our Constitution, and we must ensure that no one is above the law, not even the President of the United States.” It was the first time that Kuster left no doubt she supports impeachment, although as a strong supporter of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, she had long been viewed as heading in that direction. Democratic U.S. House leaders unveiled two articles of impeachment against Trump early Tuesday, charging abuse of power and obstruction of justice. While Kuster directly accused Trump of violating his oath of office, 1st District U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas stopped short of calling for impeachment. He promised Tuesday to review the articles of impeachment, calling it “a somber and serious day in our nation’s history.” Pappas, serving in his first term, is running for a second term in a district that Trump won in 2016. Kuster is seeking a fifth term. Pappas said he is focusing on his job as a member of Congress, while weighing the impeachment articles and related evidence. The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the articles this week, and the full House could vote next week. If Trump is impeached, a trial will be held in the U.S. Senate with senators sitting as jurors and considering whether Trump should be removed from office. A two-thirds majority vote would be required to remove the president. Also Tuesday, U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen provided their views of the proceedings ahead, saying they support a fair process if the matter goes to the Senate. See the two Democrats' comments below. Pappas, meanwhile, said in a statement: "After months of investigations and hearings, the House Judiciary Committee has introduced two articles of impeachment concerning President Trump’s use of nearly $400 million in military aid to pressure foreign actors to intervene in our electoral process and his systematic efforts to obstruct Congress’s constitutionally mandated oversight role on behalf of the American people. “This is a somber and serious day in our nation’s history and one in which partisan politics must be disavowed. “As I continue to work on the issues that Granite State families sent me to Washington to tackle such as lowering costs of prescription drugs, investing in infrastructure, and supporting our veterans, I will review these articles and the underlying evidence further before this moves to the House floor for a vote,” Pappas said. He added: “I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect our democracy, and these are responsibilities that cannot be compromised. I remain committed to considering the unbiased facts of this case with the thought and care that this moment requires.” Kuster said: “The facts are clear and uncontested. President Trump has abused the power of the presidency for his own personal gain at the expense of our national security and the integrity of the 2020 election. "President Trump continues to solicit foreign interference in our upcoming election, which is a direct threat to our democracy and the sanctity of every American’s vote. “I believe that the president has violated his oath of office and his actions represent a clear and present danger that he will continue to abuse his power for his own political gain. “If there is information that clears President Trump of wrongdoing, he should provide it to Congress and to the American people. Instead, he continues to block witnesses from testifying and to stonewall the investigation in order to cover up his misconduct. “Unfortunately, President Trump has left us no choice. As members of Congress, we took an oath to protect our Constitution, and we must ensure that no one is above the law, not even the President of the United States.” Hassan said: “I appreciate and think it’s really important that witness testimony, transcripts, and the Intelligence Committee’s report have been made public so that Granite Staters and all Americans can review the facts for themselves. "Given the incredibly serious nature of the prospect of impeachment and resulting trial in the Senate, I hope all Americans will take the time to familiarize themselves with these materials and the facts they lay out. If the House votes to impeach the president, all Senators will take an oath to be impartial jurors in the Senate trial, and I will push for a fair and thorough process to evaluate the facts before reaching a decision." Hassan added: "It is also vital that as this process plays out, members of both parties continue working together to get results for the American people on critical issues such as lowering health care costs.” Shaheen said: “I have always been supportive of making sure all the facts are made available to the American people. As a juror in any upcoming Senate trial, I have a duty to withhold judgement, encourage a fair process and make a determination impartially. "Every senator has an obligation to put country before party. However, this process should not stop Congress from addressing urgent kitchen table issues important to Granite Staters, such as lowering drug prices, making health care more affordable, supporting our veterans and safeguarding our national security.”<\|endoftext\|>Kuster and Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Honor Emily Doe on House Floor by Sharing Personal Experiences Washington, DC, June 21, 2016 Last night, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) hosted a Special Order, a series of speeches on the House floor, to recognize the bravery of the Stanford rape case’s “Emily Doe” and to condemn acts of sexual assault that she and countless women experience. A bipartisan group of colleagues joined Kuster in sharing their own personal stories about sexual assault. The Members stood up and told their stories in order to symbolically stand by Emily Doe, the 23-year-old rape victim whose story went viral after her abuser received a mere six-month sentence in county jail for assaulting her while she was unconscious. “Tonight, my colleagues and I rose to show our support for Emily Doe to ensure that her voice was heard. Every woman, in every corner of the country, has endured uncomfortable situations that never should have happened, and Emily Doe – with her open letter detailing her attack and her bravery in court – gave us all the power to come forward, share our own stories and those of our loved ones, and take a stand against these heinous actions. Tonight, we are all Emily Doe, and tonight, we urge our fellow members of Congress to take action now to put an end to these types of stories, which we hear over and over again – not just from college students, but from young professionals, mothers, daughters, teachers, and even Members of Congress. Tonight, we are all Emily Doe,” said Kuster during last night’s Special Order. Last week, Congresswoman Kuster joined with 17 other Members of Congress to read on the House floor Emily Doe’s open letter describing her attack and ensuing trial – which marked the first time a victim’s statement has been read in full in the House chambers. Last night, Congresswoman Kuster and her colleagues took this action a step further by describing their own personal experiences – or those of their loved ones – involving sexual assault. The fact that all of these Members have stories to share demonstrates that Emily Doe is not alone, and steps must be taken to stop the victimization of women and other individuals from abusers. Congresswoman Kuster has long advocated for measures to increase safety and curb sexual violence against men and women. She helped introduce the bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act, which requires colleges that receive federal funds to strengthen prevention, education, and reporting measures regarding campus sexual assault. Kuster hosted a campus assault roundtable discussion in Concord to hear directly from students, administrators, and community leaders about how to best to address the issue moving forward. Additionally, as a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the Congresswoman has also worked extensively on legislation to help prevent sexual assault in the military; a member of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, Kuster has introduced legislation along with Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) to provide travel benefits to victims of military sexual assault so they can access the medical services they need to recover. And in 2013, Kuster helped successfully pass into law bipartisan legislation to enhance whistleblower protections for service members who report instances of sexual assault in the military.<\|endoftext\|>When in Real Property Tax Search Page (CLICK HERE), additional tax information can be assessed by entering in the address, then clicking on "Details" and selecting "Prior Years", located on the top of the page near the "Print" button That portion of Stony Road between Genesee Street and Pleasantview Drive will be closed beginning May 17, 2018 for a bridge replacement as stated on the following attachment from the Erie Commissioner of Highways. Lancaster Town Clerk Diane M. Terranova announced today that the Town of Lancaster will host Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns' Passports on the Move program at her office in the Town Hall at 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, New York on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please see attached link below. E-Z Pass On-The -Go is for sale in the Town Clerk's Office! Governor Cuomo, in a June 12, 2018 press release, announced that the New York State Thruway ticketed system on the mainline I-90 & I-87 and the Erie Section to go completely cashless by the end of 2020. Cost of the E-Z Pass tag is $25 and is available now at the Town Clerk's Office, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Brunck Road will be closing on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 between Bowen Road and Siebert Road to replace the Slate Bottom Creek culvert. The culvert replacement is expected to be complete in 2 months and is tentavily scheduled to reopen on Monday, October 15, 2018. The detour route shall consist of William Street via Bowen Road and Siebert Road. For street light outages in the Town of Lancaster, please see link below to submit a street light outage form to NYSEG, or contact the NYSEG customer service line at 1-800-572-1111 The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted to the Town Clerk in writing. The Town of Lancaster has started striping the following roads for the 2018 season. The paint will be an epoxy, which provides for better visibility and longevity. Penora Street, Peppermint Road, William-Kidder Road, Simme Road, Stutzman Road and Warner Road Holland Avenue will be closing on Thursday, September 20 between Broadway and Scott Street to rehabilitate the Plum Bottom Creek culvert. The culvert rehabilitation is expected to last several months and is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 19, 2018. The detour route shall consist of School Street via Broadway and Scott Street.<\|endoftext\|>Town Code, Chapter 12-5 requires property owners to maintain sidewalks. Here are some helpful tips to keep our community safe for pedestrian traffic; Clear sidewalks after each snowfall. Storages piles should be kept out of right of ways and away from any storm drain inlets or swales. Plowing across any road is prohibited. Citations may result by not following guidelines that protect safe pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The Erie County Department of Real Property Tax Services, working closely with the Erie County Clerks Association, has issued the following News Release regarding incorrect Town & County Tax bills: CORRECTED TAX BILLS WILL NOT BE SENT. TO AVOID PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT, PAY YOUR ORIGINAL BILL BY FEBRUARY 18, 2020. The Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council and its partners want your input on biking in Erie and Niagara Counties. Please see the links below: Waste Management just published a very helpful article - please check it out! Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns has announced the opening of the new Erie County Clerk's Outreach Center located in the Southgate Plaza. Please see the information below: WNY Stormwater Coalition is selling rain barrels and compost bins. Please see the attached information: The Lancaster Recreation Department is registering participants for 2020 Adult Sport Leagues. Registration of adult coed kickball, men’s and coed softball, and women’s and coed volleyball will start Monday March 9th, 2020, and run until Friday March 13th, at the Recreation Office at 525 Pavement Rd. Teams from 2019 have been contacted by mail, but we are always looking for new teams in all leagues. Contact Lancaster Recreation at 684-3320 for further information. E-Z Pass On-The -Go is for sale in the Town Clerk's Office! Governor Cuomo, in a June 12, 2018 press release, announced that the New York State Thruway ticketed system on the mainline I-90 & I-87 and the Erie Section to go completely cashless by the end of 2020. Cost of the E-Z Pass tag is $25 and is available now at the Town Clerk's Office, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Follow these instructions if you suspect GPS devices/apps are improperly routing commercial truck traffic through your residential community. How To Report Residential Truck Traffic For Street Light Outages in the Town of Lancaster, please report it by visiting our online Report a Streetlight Web Form OR you can call the Supervisor’s office at 716-683-1610. The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted<\|endoftext\|>The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning as follows: This is an important message concerning trash removal. On February 1st the Town started a new trash program. Waste Management has informed the Town of significant delays in the delivery of an informative mailer about the new program. This has unfortunately created confusion due to collection day changes and recycling week assignments. Waste Management has assured us that the mailer will arrive soon. We appreciate your patience and ask that you click the following link for detailed information. Lancaster Town Clerk Diane M. Terranova announced today that she is bringing the Clerk On The Go outreach, an Erie County Clerk initiative, to the Town of Lancaster on Monday, March 4, 2019 from noon to 2:00 PM. Please see the attached information. Erie County Legislator John Bruso will host a Community Conversation Series, "Learn About Adolescent Vaping" on March 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM at the Lancaster Opera House. E-Z Pass On-The -Go is for sale in the Town Clerk's Office! Governor Cuomo, in a June 12, 2018 press release, announced that the New York State Thruway ticketed system on the mainline I-90 & I-87 and the Erie Section to go completely cashless by the end of 2020. Cost of the E-Z Pass tag is $25 and is available now at the Town Clerk's Office, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Clear sidewalks after each snowfall. Storages piles should be kept out of right of ways and away from any storm drain inlets or swales. Plowing across any road is prohibited. Citations may result by not following guidelines that protect safe pedestrian and vehicle traffic. For street light outages in the Town of Lancaster, please see link below to submit a street light outage form to NYSEG, or contact the NYSEG customer service line at 1-800-572-1111 The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted<\|endoftext\|>That portion of Stony Road between Genesee Street and Pleasantview Drive will be closed beginning May 17, 2018 for a bridge replacement as stated on the following attachment from the Erie Commissioner of Highways. Only the President of the United States or the Governor of one’s State may order the flag of the United States of America to be flown at half-staff. In the event of the death of a current or former employee of the Town of Lancaster, a black and white flag will be displayed under the flag of the United States of America at Town buildings. Erie County Sewer Authority will install a liner on the sanitary sewer at William & Aurora Streets on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Attached is the notice that each resident in the affected sewer section that is being rehabbed will receive 24 hours prior to the work being done. Westwood Road between Ransom Road and Townline Road will be closed on June 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. For street light outages in the Town of Lancaster, please notify the Supervisor’s Office at 683-1610. We will report the outage to NYSEG, via NYSEG’s online reporting system. NYSEG is responsible for checking all reported outages. Residents may also report a street light outage online to NYSEG using the following link: The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted to the Town Clerk in writing. Brozel Avenue will be closing on Monday, June 11th between Ronald Drive and Meadow Lea Park to replace the Scajaquada Creek culvert. The culvert replacement is expected to last several months and is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 31, 2018. The detour route shall consist of either Central Avenue or Iroquois Avenue via Ronald Drive and Seitz Avenue.<\|endoftext\|>Supervisor Ruffino has declared the Town of Lancaster to be in a State of Emergency. All Town business will continue during this period. The declaration is attached. The Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department will close the Heritage Trail on Saturday, November 19, 2021 for your safety during the hunting season. The trail will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2022. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Call 684-3320 with any questions. Cooler temperatures are a reminder of fun fall activities and family gatherings for the holidays. However, the fall and winter months also call for extra precautions. The Lancaster Building and Zoning Department offers these tips to help you take preventative measures to reduce the risk and protect yourselves, your families, and your community: The Town Board has changed the office hours of the Town Hall, effective September 8, 2021, to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Erie County has initiated a Mircoenterprise Loan/Grant Program for eligible small businesses. See the attached information. Assistance from the Social Security Administration is available as detailed in the attached document. The Home Energy Assistance Program office strongly suggests that residents apply as soon as possible this season due to Covid-10 pandemic, higher energy costs and higher unemployment rates. Erie County's no cost Household Hazardous Waste drop-off Program has contracted with Hazman to provide a no cost drop-off in Tonawanda. More information below. All Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will now be in-person only. The doors to the Town Hall will be open to the public starting June 1st. Visitors who are vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear a mask in the Town Hall. Anyone not fully vaccinated must wear a mask. Waste Management just published a very helpful article - please check it out! Waste Management will pick up bagged grass clippings if put inside of your carbage cart. pdf E-Recycling Event Please vist the Sunking website to preregister for this event. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOT A DELAY IN SERVICE DUE TO THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. THE NORMAL SCHEDULE IS FOLLOWED. Follow these instructions if you suspect GPS devices/apps are improperly routing commercial truck traffic through your residential community. How To Report Residential Truck Traffic The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted to the Town Clerk in writing. Please see the attached application for copying purposes.<\|endoftext\|>From 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., FEMA Region II will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall for Erie County residents to ask flood insurance and flood map-related questions. 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[ journalism and media communication, aerospace ] #### The Israeli Knesset passed its version of the Taylor Force Act. Israel will cut a portion of the tax revenues they send to the Palestinians so long as they continue the practice of financially rewarding and incentivizing P... [...] Award For Conservative Excellence It was an honor to accept the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union. They rated my voting at 96%, the highest in the Colorado delegation, for my work to protect the unborn, end Obamacare and sanctuary cities, and pass historic tax reform. It is a privilege to be recognized in this way because my vote is a vote in Congress on behalf of the people in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District Recognition of the National Museum of World War II Aviation It was my privilege to meet the last living American World War II triple-ace fighter pilot Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson at the ceremony where he accepted an official recognition from Congress on behalf of the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. I was proud to sponsor the resolution in the House of Representatives to make it one of only 12 museums in America to receive national recognition. (Photo from Colorado Springs Gazette) On March 23rd I had the privilege of presenting awards to the winners of the Congressional Art Competition here in the Fifth District. I've been amazed at the great artistic talents of the young people in the Colorado Fifth Congressional District over the years of judging the competition. This gives me the chance to meet the best and brightest young men and women of the District. This year we recognized the teachers of the students, as they're the primary shapers of our young people's artistic talent. The art competition provides us with a wonderful opportunity to showcase the abilities of our District's brilliant young artists to the rest of the nation. Once the winners have been selected by a local panel of professional artists, the Grand Prize winner's art displayed in the United States Capitol Building for one year. It's always a joy to walk by the artwork of our young students and admire their hard work and artistic ability I look forward to seeing the work of this year's winner displayed alongside that of other brilliant young artists from across America. Receiving True Blue Award From Tony Perkins I was honored to receive the True Blue Award from the Family Research Council. Consistently voting pro-life and pro-family is important to me. Rally for Jack Phillips with Alliance Defending Freedom Rep. Lamborn rallied for Jack Phillips today while the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. Jack doesn’t violate any proper understanding of nondiscrimination laws. He serves all people, but declines some requests for custom cakes that conflict with his faith. That is not a form of unlawful discrimination, but a legitimate exercise of his artistic and religious freedom. Taylor Force Act Passes House Vote Rep. Lamborn and Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-01) join Stuart and Robbi Force, the parents of Taylor Force, whom H.R. 1165 was named for after his murder by Palestinian Authority funded terrorism. The Palestinian Authority allocates hundreds of millions of dollars annually to pay terrorists to murder innocent Israelis and Americans. The bill is an important first step in ending U.S. tax dollars from supporting terrorists who kill innocents like Taylor. Signing NDAA FY18 with Speaker Paul Ryan Speaker Ryan signed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2018. This bill funds our military, gives our troops a pay raise, and reforms our approach to space defense. I was honored to attend and see this bill move further along. Now it's on to the White House. Pikes Peak National Cemetery I am pleased to announce that construction on Phase 1 of the construction of the Pikes Peak National Cemetery is underway. Over the coming decades the cemetery will expand until it can hold up to 200,000 burial sites. This cemetery will be a memorial to our veterans and their service. I'll continue to work with the VA to ensure the Pikes Peak National Cemetery is completed on time for veterans in our community. Our region is home to 80% of the state's veterans and Colorado has the highest percentage of veterans in the nation. We're long overdue for a local cemetery to honor our veterans and provide a final resting place to America's heroes. LATEST NEWSPRESS RELEASES Washington, D.C. - Today, America celebrates her 272nd birthday. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement: "On Independence Day, we celebrate our country's 242ndbirthday and the values upon which it was founded. This 4th of Jul... [...] Washington, DC - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement about the wildfire raging in Teller County. "I would like to thank the firefighters and first responders fighting the Teller County fire for their hard work and courage.... [...] Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn authored a letter to President Trump to express support for the nomination of Chief Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich or the Honorable Allison Eid to the United States Supreme Court. Both judges are from Co... [...] WASHINGTON (June 27, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next three community engagement events on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). EPA’s next community engagement events will be held throughout the ... [...] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) was named as a 2019 National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Conferee. Congressman Lamborn has served as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee since 2007 and currently serves on the Sub... [...] I had the pleasure of meeting with Dan Nordberg, Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. I have had the privilege of working with Dan through his public service in the Colorado General Assembly and as the previous District Director for my office. I can confidently say that he has filled the role with great competency and excellence. Small businesses across the country are in good hands. PASSED: Bipartisan legislation I introduced that supports and streamlines critical water infrastructure. It gives localities more control and flexibility over their resources yet maintains the appropriate congressional oversight. This bill will streamline the administrative process and remove cumbersome, bureaucratic hurdles for the Interior Department. Our communities, farmers, and agriculture flourish when access to clean water is easy and affordable. Congress is on the road to rebuilding America's military. Today, myself and other members of the House Armed Services Committee met with Speaker Paul Ryan to work together to ensure we keep the promises we’ve made to our armed forces in creating the final version the 2018 #NDAA. Congratulations to Brett Kavanaugh on his nomination to serve on the United States Supreme Court. In Judge Kavanaugh's career and professional experience, he has faithfully interpreted the Constitution and emphasized limited government. His conservative record is impressive, and I think President Trump made a great choice. He has my support, and I urge the Senate to send him to the Supreme Court quickly. I had the pleasure of meeting with Dan Nordberg, Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. I can confiden... [IDX] @HouseGOP: We made a promise to everyday Americans to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing this country. With our bold policy ag... Our communities, farmers, and agriculture flourish when access to clean water is easy and affordable. [IDX] liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, are ideals that America champions—the same ideals that the Iranian protesters are risking their lives to achieve. To this end, I support the Iranian people, along with the Trump Administration, and the free world." Congressman Doug Lamborn is honored to have served Colorado's Fifth Congressional District since 2006. He is the current Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans and a member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee as a member of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. He has a strong record of advocating for our military and our veterans, defending the Second Amendment, and calling for immigration reform and tax reform. During his tenure in Congress, he has been a strong voice on behalf of small businesses and a consistent leader on pro-family issues. This channel contains videos of the media interviews, floor speeches, hearings, and public statements of Congressman Doug Lamborn. The Importance of Religious Liberty: Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The government should not compel Americans to use their artistic talents to support messages that are contrary to their beliefs. In Jack Phillips' case handed today down today by the Supreme Court, religious liberty has won. This marks a step in the right direction for protecting the rights of all Americans. [...]<\|endoftext\|>Afternoon, the U.S. Army announced that it will be making changes to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson by converting the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)... [...] Secretary of the Air Force I met with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson to discuss the Administration’s ongoing reforms to the national security space enterprise. The 5th Congressional District of Colorado is the epicenter of national defense space, and I had a productive conversation on everything Colorado Springs has to offer, including coming decisions on topics such as where U.S. Space Command will be located. I was honored to have met the brave Navy Seal who killed Osama Bin Laden. I’m thankful for his service and sacrifice to our country. Award For Conservative Excellence It was an honor to accept the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union. They rated my voting at 96%, the highest in the Colorado delegation, for my work to protect the unborn, end Obamacare and sanctuary cities, and pass historic tax reform. It is a privilege to be recognized in this way because my vote is a vote in Congress on behalf of the people in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District Recognition of the National Museum of World War II Aviation It was my privilege to meet the last living American World War II triple-ace fighter pilot Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson at the ceremony where he accepted an official recognition from Congress on behalf of the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. I was proud to sponsor the resolution in the House of Representatives to make it one of only 12 museums in America to receive national recognition. (Photo from Colorado Springs Gazette) On March 23rd I had the privilege of presenting awards to the winners of the Congressional Art Competition here in the Fifth District. I've been amazed at the great artistic talents of the young people in the Colorado Fifth Congressional District over the years of judging the competition. This gives me the chance to meet the best and brightest young men and women of the District. This year we recognized the teachers of the students, as they're the primary shapers of our young people's artistic talent. The art competition provides us with a wonderful opportunity to showcase the abilities of our District's brilliant young artists to the rest of the nation. Once the winners have been selected by a local panel of professional artists, the Grand Prize winner's art displayed in the United States Capitol Building for one year. It's always a joy to walk by the artwork of our young students and admire their hard work and artistic ability I look forward to seeing the work of this year's winner displayed alongside that of other brilliant young artists from across America. Receiving True Blue Award From Tony Perkins I was honored to receive the True Blue Award from the Family Research Council. Consistently voting pro-life and pro-family is important to me. Rally for Jack Phillips with Alliance Defending Freedom Rep. Lamborn rallied for Jack Phillips today while the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. Jack doesn’t violate any proper understanding of nondiscrimination laws. He serves all people, but declines some requests for custom cakes that conflict with his faith. That is not a form of<\|endoftext\|>Detailed Report. Meaning \|Derived from KYW\| \|HAAT\|\|370.8 m (1,216.5 ft)\| Public license information KYW-TV (channel 3) is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, serving as the market's CBS outlet. It is owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division alongside independent station WPSG (channel 57). Both stations share studios on Hamilton Street north of Center City, Philadelphia, while KYW-TV's transmitter is located in the city's Roxborough section. As W3XE (1932–1941) The channel 3 facility in Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's oldest television station. It began in 1932 as W3XE, an experimental station owned by Philadelphia's Philco Corporation, at the time and for some decades to come one of the world's largest manufacturers of radio and television sets. Philco engineers created much of the station's equipment, including cameras. When the station began operations as W3XE, it was based within Philco's production plant, at C and East Tioga streets in North Philadelphia, complete with a small studio and transmitter. In 1941, it began sharing programs with W2XBS (later WNBT and now WNBC) in New York City, becoming NBC's second television affiliate, and creating a link between the station and the network that would last for 54 years. As WPTZ (1941–1955) On July 1, 1941, W3XE received a commercial license—the third in the United States, the first outside of New York City, and the first not owned and operated by a network—as WPTZ. The station signed on for the first time on September 1, becoming the first licensed television station in Pennsylvania. Philco then moved WPTZ's studios to the penthouse suite of the Architect's Building, at 17th and Sansom streets in downtown Philadelphia, while retaining master control facilities at the Philco plant. The station originally broadcast from a tower in the Philadelphia suburb of Wyndmoor. It significantly cut back operations after the U.S. entered World War II, but returned to a full schedule in 1945. Channel 3 relocated its entire operation to the Wyndmoor transmitter facility during World War II, when the station aired little programming. It then became one of three stations (along with WNBT and Schenectady, New York's WRGB, now a fellow CBS affiliate) that premiered NBC's regular television service in 1946, although all three stations did share occasional programs just before and during the war. When full broadcasting was resumed, the station reactivated its studio in the Architect's Building, remaining there until 1947. WPTZ then moved into unused space at 1619 Walnut Street in Center City, where KYW radio was housed. What is now KYW-TV has been based in Center City ever since. The Westinghouse Electric Corporation, owner of Philadelphia's longtime NBC Radio affiliate KYW, purchased WPTZ in 1953 for a then-record price of $8.5 million. The WPTZ call letters are now used for the NBC affiliate in Plattsburgh, New York. As an NBC-owned station and change from WPTZ to WRCV-TV (1955–1965) In May 1955, Westinghouse agreed to trade WPTZ and KYW radio to NBC in exchange for WNBK television and WTAM AM-FM in Cleveland, and $3 million in cash compensation. NBC had long sought an owned-and-operated television station in Philadelphia, the largest market where it did not own a station. It had made several offers over the years for the Philadelphia stations, but Westinghouse declined each time. After being rebuffed by Westinghouse on several occasions, NBC threatened to drop its affiliation from WPTZ and Westinghouse's other NBC television affiliate, WBZ-TV in Boston, unless Westinghouse agreed to the trade. NBC took over operation of WPTZ and KYW in late January 1956; on February 13, 1956, channel 3's call letters were changed to WRCV-TV (in reference to the RCA-Victor record label; KYW radio adopted the WRCV calls as well). Shortly after NBC took control of channel 3, the (FCC) collapsed the Lehigh Valley, most of northern Delaware and southern New Jersey (including Atlantic City) into the Philadelphia market. NBC realized WRCV-TV's existing tower was inadequate for this enlarged market. In 1957, channel 3 moved to a new 1,100-foot (335 m) tower in Roxborough. The tower was co-owned with WFIL-TV (channel 6, now ABC owned-and-operated station WPVI-TV) and added much of Delaware, the Lehigh Valley, and southern New Jersey to the station's city-grade coverage. The new transmitter enabled channel 3 to broadcast in color for the first time. However, almost immediately after the trade was finalized, Westinghouse complained to the FCC and the United States Department of Justice about NBC's alleged coercion and a lengthy investigation was launched. On September 22, 1959, the Justice Department issued a decision which, in part, forced NBC to divest WRCV-AM-TV by the end of 1962. Several months later in early 1960, NBC announced it would trade the WRCV stations to RKO General in exchange for its Boston outlets, WNAC-AM-FM-TV. RKO would also acquire NBC's WRC-AM-FM-TV in Washington, D.C. in a separate but related sale, and NBC would replace Washington in its TV station portfolio with then-independent station KTVU in the San Francisco Bay Area, to be purchased separately by the network. As regulators sifted through that multi-level transaction, Philco Corporation, the original operators of WPTZ and by this point owned by the Ford Motor Company, interjected itself into the dispute by first protesting the FCC's 1957 renewal of NBC's licenses for the WRCV stations. Then, in May 1960, Philco filed an application with the FCC to build a new station on channel 3. By October 1961, the purchase of KTVU, and the contingent sale of the WRC stations, had collapsed following objections from NBC's existing San Francisco affiliate, KRON-TV; the WRCV-WNAC trade itself was not affected, however the transactions involving NBC and RKO, along with other related applications by both companies, had been set for hearings by the FCC the preceding May. In August 1964, the FCC renewed NBC's licenses for WRCV-AM-TV again—but this time, only on the condition that the 1956 station swap with Westinghouse be contested the FCC's decision initially, but soon each firm gave up their efforts and bowed out of the competition. Following nearly a year of appeals by NBC, Westinghouse regained control of WRCV-AM-TV on June 19, 1965. Westinghouse had moved the KYW call letters to Cleveland after the swap, and channel 3 became KYW-TV upon the company regaining control of the Philadelphia outlets. As a Westinghouse station (1965–1995) On June 16, 1994, Baltimore sister station WJZ-TV lost its affiliation with ABC after that network announced a deal with the E. W. Scripps Company to switch three of Scripps' television stations to ABC; one of the Scripps-owned stations joining ABC was Baltimore's NBC affiliate, WMAR-TV. This deal, which was spurred by an affiliation agreement between Fox and New World Communications, did not sit well with Westinghouse, who felt betrayed by ABC after nearly half a century of loyalty. As a safeguard, Group W intensified a search (which had begun prior to WJZ's affiliation loss) for affiliation deals of its own. Group W eventually struck an agreement to switch KYW-TV, WBZ-TV, and WJZ-TV to CBS (Westinghouse already had two CBS affiliates in its portfolio at the time, KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh and KPIX-TV in San Francisco). CBS was initially skeptical about including KYW-TV in the deal. While KYW-TV was a poor third, CBS-owned WCAU-TV (channel 10) was a solid runner-up to long-dominant ABC-owned WPVI-TV. However, after Westinghouse offered to sell CBS a minority stake in KYW-TV, CBS agreed to move its affiliation to channel 3 and put channel 10 up for sale. NBC emerged as the winner for channel 10, having fought a bidding war against New World Communications and Fox. As a CBS-owned station (1995–present) While WJZ-TV and WBZ-TV switched to CBS in January 1995, the swap was delayed in Philadelphia when CBS discovered that an outright sale of channel 10 would have forced it to pay massive taxes on the proceeds from the deal. To solve this problem, CBS, NBC and Group W entered into a complex ownership/affiliation deal in late 1994. NBC traded KCNC-TV in Denver and KUTV in Salt Lake City (which NBC had acquired earlier that year) to CBS in return for WCAU, which for legal reasons would be an even trade. CBS then traded controlling interest in KCNC and KUTV to Group W in return for a minority stake in KYW-TV. As compensation for the loss of stations, NBC and CBS traded broadcasting facilities in Miami. The deal officially took effect at 1:00 a.m. on September 10, 1995. The final NBC program aired on KYW-TV was a rerun of Saturday Night Live, which began at 11:30 p.m. on September 9, 1995, the day that channel 3 ended its 54-year affiliation with the network and became a CBS affiliate; NBC moved all of its programming locally to WCAU after the program ended. Westinghouse bought CBS outright in late 1995, making KYW-TV a CBS owned-and-operated station. This made Philadelphia the largest television market to be affected by the affiliation switches. In 2000, the combined company was purchased by Viacom. The deal brought KYW-TV under common ownership with Philadelphia's UPN station, WPSG, which relocated to the KYW Building on Independence Mall. When Viacom became CBS Corporation in 2006 (after spinning off its basic cable networks and the Paramount film studio into a new Viacom), CBS retained all related terrestrial broadcasting interests, including KYW-AM-TV and WPSG. On April 2, 2007, KYW-TV and WPSG moved to a new broadcast complex located at 1555 Hamilton Street near Center City Philadelphia, across from the Community College of Philadelphia and near Fairmount Park. The new building, which is wired for high definition newscasts, is the fourth studio in the station's 75-year history. Channel 3 had been broadcasting from Independence Mall East since July 1972. From 1965 to 2003, KYW-TV's logo was a distinct "Stylized 3" in the font, now called "Anklepants", made famous by Group W. (Group W had introduced the font, and the logo, in 1963 upon the introduction of Westinghouse Broadcasting's corporate imaging while the station was still in Cleveland.) It was the longest continuously-used logo in Philadelphia television history until 2006, when WPVI-TV's simple "6" logo passed it. The only major change came in February 1998, when the CBS Eye was placed in front of the "3". The logo was finally retired after KYW-TV rebranded as CBS 3. Past program preemptions and deferrals Despite its status as NBC's largest affiliate, KYW-TV spent much of the thirty years that followed the 1965 trade reversal preempting many NBC programs, choosing to air local or syndicated programming instead. The production arm of Westinghouse Broadcasting was partially responsible for the preemptions, as channel 3 (along with its sister stations in the Group W chain) aired shows produced and syndicated by Group W, such as The Mike Douglas Show (whose production moved from Cleveland to the Walnut Street studio in Philadelphia in 1965, and then taped at Independence Mall East until 1978), The David Frost Show and the Westinghouse franchise Evening Magazine (with was broadcast on non-Westinghouse owned stations airing their own versions of the latter show as PM Magazine). Preempted network programming was usually lower-rated daytime game shows, soap operas, or reruns of prime time programs with an average of two hours per day. At one point, in the fall of 1980, KYW-TV preempted NBC's entire morning schedule after the Today show. Over the years, NBC contracted independent stations WPHL-TV, WTAF-TV/WTXF-TV, WKBS-TV, and WGTW-TV to air programs preempted by channel 3; most of the preempted programs aired on WMGM-TV, which served as the NBC affiliate for Atlantic City until 2014. However, at the time NBC was far less tolerant of preemptions than the other networks and was rather perturbed at losing valuable advertising in the nation's fourth-largest market. Like most affiliates that preempt underperforming network programs, KYW-TV used the preemptions in order to gain an increase in local advertising rates which potentially come with ratings increases. This proved to be a very profitable decision at first, as KYW-TV was either first or second in the Philadelphia television ratings for most of the 1960s and 1970s. However, the station (and NBC) faltered in the late 1970s, and by 1980, KYW-TV was the lowest-rated network affiliate in Philadelphia. 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Defiance Forum Discusses Opioid Epidemic and Solutions; Latta Highlights Potential Legislation Representatives from federal agencies, local advocates, first responders, and health care professionals discussed obstacles to addressing the opioid epidemic and possible solutions at Defiance College last night at a forum hosted by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green). Latta led off the discussion by highlighting legislation that Congress has passed to address the epidemic, such as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and the 21st Century Cures Act. In addition, Latta shared that he is working on a bill that would establish an electronic database that would compile and make public information from around the country on efforts to stop the opioid crisis. That information can help federal, state, and local officials develop the most effective strategies to prevent addiction, treat those that are addicted, and keep prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands. The first panel of the forum consisted of: · Dr. Steve Daviss, Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) · Mr. Jeremy Nissen, Agent in Charge at the Toledo Resident Office, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) · Ms. Verlon Johnson, Acting Regional Director at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) The agency representatives discussed the federal response to the opioid epidemic and how grant funding is being distributed to state governments and local advocates. The second panel consisted of local law enforcement, advocates, and health care officials. Participating in that panel was: · Sheriff Doug Engel, Defiance County Sheriff’s Office · Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, President of the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital · Mr. Les McCaslin, Chief Executive Officer of the Four County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board · The Honorable Jeff Robinson, Judge at the Fulton County Drug Court · Dr. Richard Worthington, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Mercy Defiance Hospital. The second panel discussion focused on what is being done locally to provide treatment for those suffering from addiction, and efforts undertaken by law enforcement to restrict the movement of illegal narcotics. In addition to the forum, the House Energy and Commerce Committee announced yesterday that they will be holding a hearing next week on the opioid epidemic. “This discussion will be invaluable as the committee I serve on, the Energy and Commerce Committee, continues to discuss effective ways to find solutions to one of the most devastating problems our nation is facing,” said Latta. “The information provided by the federal agencies will also be important to local and state officials that are seeking to obtain grants to combat this epidemic in their communities. Ohio is ground zero for opioid addiction and overdose deaths, and it’s only getting worse. It’s going to take a sustained, comprehensive effort to turn this trend around and save lives.” In 2016, 4,050 Ohio residents died of unintentional drug overdoses, the highest in the nation and a 32% increase over 2015. More than 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. That number nearly doubled over the past decade, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The forum followed a hearing last week where Members of Congress testified before the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee about how the problem has affected their district and proposals for legislation. Congressman Latta also recently released a public service announcement encouraging people to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Votes for Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted for legislation, H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks. According to substantial medical evidence, an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain 20 weeks after fertilization, if not earlier. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 187. Nearly two-thirds of Americans support legislation to prevent abortions after a baby can feel pain in the womb. The bill also contains Born-Alive Infant Protections, which require medical efforts to be made to save babies that survive abortion attempts. “Every unborn life is sacred and should be protected,” said Latta. “It’s even more horrific when babies that are able to feel pain are allowed to be aborted under current law. I stand with the pro-life community in supporting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act to protect the most vulnerable in our society.” The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is supported by Americans United for Life, Concerned Women for America, the Family Research Council, March for Life, National Right to Life, the Susan B. Anthony List, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The U.S. is only one of seven countries – including North Korea and China – that allow elective abortions after 20 weeks. In addition to H.R. 36, Congressman Latta has also voted to pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which would make permanent the Hyde Amendment, a prohibition on taxpayer money for abortions. He also voted to roll back an Obama-era Department of Health and Human Services rule that attempted to stop states from diverting Title X family planning grants away from Planned Parenthood to community health centers. Additionally, Latta has repeatedly voted to defund Planned Parenthood, including voting to pass the American Health Care Act earlier this year.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Anti-Terrorism Amendment Added to House Funding Bill An anti-terrorism amendment proposed by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has been added to a House appropriations bill, H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, that will be voted on this week. The provision allows the Department of Homeland Security to use existing funds to partner with rental car agencies for the purpose of strengthening background checks to guard against potential terrorist attacks. In recent European terror attacks, perpetrators have rented large trucks and vans and driven them into crowded areas, killing innocent people. A number of the suspects had previous known ties to terrorism by European authorities. Countries in Europe are already implementing background checks on those renting large vehicles. “We shouldn’t wait for terror groups to use their most recent modus operandi in the United States before reacting,” said Latta. “By being proactive, we can give rental agencies the tools they need to ensure that large trucks and vans don’t fall into the hands of terrorists that wish inflict harm on the American people. While we haven’t experienced a large scale vehicle attack like we’ve seen in Nice, Barcelona, or London, it’s reasonable to think that the tactics of these terror groups will be used here in the U.S. sooner rather than later.” The amendment was approved by the House ‘En Bloc’ with several other amendments. Latta spoke in favor of the amendment on the House floor. Video is available here.<\|endoftext\|>Landmark Latta-authored Self-Driving Car Legislation Approved by House Washington, September 6, 2017 \| Drew Griffin (202-225-6405) Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved landmark self-driving car legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), the SELF DRIVE Act, with unanimous support. The legislation, H.R. 3388, is the first bill passed at the federal level to address self-driving technology. The SELF DRIVE Act aims to improve consumer safety by reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries, clarify the federal and state roles, and stimulate job growth and economic opportunities. Latta serves as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, which oversees self-driving cars, and he has toured facilities in both Ohio and Michigan that are testing this technology. “The passage of the SELF DRIVE Act is an important milestone in the development, testing, and deployment of self-driving cars,” said Latta. “Autonomous vehicle technology has the possibility to reduce deaths on our nation’s roadways by the tens of thousands, and accidents by the millions. At the same time, seniors and those living with disabilities would find their mobility greatly increased by self-driving cars. Today’s passage of this legislation is the result of countless meetings, discussions, and hearings where stakeholders, federal officials, and Members of Congress shared their perspectives. Our region is leading the way in the development of this technology with sites like the Transportation Research Center right in our backyard. With the number of auto part manufacturers in Ohio, self-driving cars will be a job creator and economic driver for years to come.” Video of Congressman Latta discussing the legislation on the floor is available here. It’s estimated that there were more than 40,000 deaths in 2016 due to traffic accidents in the United States. There were also more than 2 million injuries resulting from 6 million accidents nationwide — 94% of which are due to human error. Self-driving car technology has the potential to greatly reduce the prevalence of these accidents and make the nation’s roadways safer. Read Congressman Latta’s op-ed from earlier this year on the emerging technology.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Helps Pass Anti-Trafficking Bills Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his House colleagues in helping pass three bipartisan anti-trafficking bills that would seek to curb a problem plaguing communities across the country. H.R. 2200, the Fredrick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act, reauthorizes a fund that prevents human trafficking, protects victims, and prosecutes traffickers. H.R. 2664, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, establishes a training program for Department of Labor employees to improve their ability to recognize trafficking and respond more effectively when cases are detected. H.R. 2480, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act, expands eligibility for Department of Justice grants to apply to law enforcement agencies instituting programs to combat trafficking. “Sex trafficking is a crime that is prevalent in far too many communities in Ohio and across America,” said Latta. “To stop this problem, policies are needed to prevent the vulnerable from being exploited, and law enforcement needs the resources to protect victims and bring traffickers to justice. The programs supported by these three bills will empower local, state, and federal authorities to identify when trafficking is occurring, and providing them with the tools to address the problem. It’s hard to find a crime as heinous and evil as the exploitation of young, vulnerable children, and the House is continuing to take bipartisan action to combat trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.” According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, Ohio ranks 5th in the nation of the states with the most reported trafficking cases since 2007. In addition to the three bills passed today, the U.S. House of Representatives also recently passed a package of bills to combat trafficking. Read more about those pieces of legislation here.<\|endoftext\|>Latta Applauds Signing of Veterans Legislation Into Law Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) applauded the signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law this morning. President Trump signed the legislation, S.1094, after it passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The bill reforms the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and allows the VA Secretary to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct. It also contains important whistleblower protections. “The signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law will help ensure that our country’s veterans receive the care that they’ve earned,” said Latta. “When a VA employee is able to stay in their role — despite gross misconduct or poor performance — it ultimately harms the veterans that have served our nation. I’m also glad that whistleblower protections were included in the bill because people at the agency with concerns should be able to raise these issues with their leadership. Congress and the administration are working to keep the promises made to veterans, and this legislation is a major step === Domain: journalism and media communication, politics<\|endoftext\|>Washington, D.C.- Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement after President Biden announced his unconstitutional executive orders: To commemorate Easter, Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement: "Happy Easter! May God bring you the revelation of what this holiday truly means, and with that knowledge, stand and face the world with courage and hope. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) informed Congressman Doug Lamborn that they would review matters relating to the methodology and scoring of the Department of the Air Force's decision-making process for the location of the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command, as he requested. WASHINGTON – Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) – House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness Ranking Member – delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing on “Investing in an Organic Industrial Base to Support Service Modernization Plans.” Remarks as prepared for delivery: Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on two pieces of legislation that would provide mass amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants in the United States. This comes at a time when our Customs and Border Patrol agents and our immigration system are completely overwhelmed. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairmen Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) of the Congressional & Senate Western Caucuses led 12 Senate Members and 50 House Members of the respective Caucuses in sending a letter to President Biden asking important clarifying questio Washington, D.C. – Today the United States House of Representatives voted on two pieces of legislation that would restrict American’s constitutional Second Amendment Rights. The first piece, H.R. 8 would require additional background checks for selling or transferring firearms. Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Lamborn sent a letter to Governor Polis regarding the vaccine discrepancy that is negatively affecting El Paso County. Currently, El Paso County is facing a vaccine shortage of roughly 25,000 vaccines. The letter demands transparency and requests specific steps that are being taken to address the shortfall. Colorado Springs, CO - Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn announced that fifty students from Colorado's Fifth Congressional District would receive a nomination from his office to one of the following U.S. Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on a bill to federalize our nation’s election system. This legislation would create a 6:1 funding match to Congressional campaigns for any small donor contribution of $200 or less. In The News By KKTV 11 News By Tom Massmann- KRDO News Channel 13 By Jennie Taer- The Sara Carter Show By Tony Keith- KKTV COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The 5th Congressional District in Colorado is a strong military community and has a young generation of students who are hoping to serve our country in the United States Armed Forces. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Dozens of local students from the Colorado Springs area are hoping to begin their journeys to become officers in the US Military after receiving recommendations from Rep. Doug Lamborn to join one of the U.S. Service Academies. By Ernest Luning- Colorado Politics With Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House and slim majorities in the House Senate, Democrats hold all the levers of power in Washington for the first time in more than a decade. By Robert Davis- The Kiowa County Press (The Center Square) -- Colorado Governor Jared Polis and other elected officials from the state sent a letter this week to new U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging him to hold off on relocating U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. By Courtney Albon The Defense Department inspector general will launch a review this month of the Air Force's selection of the Army's Redstone Arsenal as the preferred permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command. By Erin Prater The Pentagon's watchdog will investigate the Trump administration's January decision to uproot the headquarters of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs and move it to Huntsville, Ala., officials announced Friday. By Sandra Erwin Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) said in a statement Feb. 19 that he requested the IG investigation a month ago.<\|endoftext\|>State Department announced that the United States will not continue to fund UNWRA. The Administration's statement reads in part: "The United States will no longer commit further funding to this irredeemably flawed operation." Washington D.C. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement mourning the passing of Senator John McCain: Washington, DC – Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2019. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and a conferee for this year's bill, Congressman Lamborn has played a significant role in keeping the NDAA on track for its earliest passage in 41 years. Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Doug Lamborn addressed the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Annual Summit. CUFI is the nation's largest pro-Israel organization. Thousands of pro-Israel supporters gathered at the event to participate and make their voices heard in support of the Israel and the Jewish people. In The News By Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) - Government spending is out of control and President Obama’s method of throwing more money at our economy is not working. Federal spending cuts need to start somewhere, and there is no better place than a program that can survive on its own.<\|endoftext\|>Colorado Springs, CO - Earlier today, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos joined education leaders in Colorado Springs to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Parents Challenge, the only privately-funded Education Savings Account (ESA) program in the country. Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Lamborn introduced legislation that would eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and National Public Radio (NPR). Washington D.C. - Each year, Members of Congress are given the privilege of nominating candidates for appointment to four of the five United States Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. The U.S. Washington D.C. - Upon passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ranking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement: Washington D.C. - Today, Wednesday, June 5, the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) reported out their subcommittee’s portion of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The Readiness Subcommittee has the largest portfolio on HASC, with jurisdiction over military readiness, training, logistics and maintenance, military const Washington D.C. - Illegal immigration is at a new high this May, with an average of 4,500 people apprehended per day. Last week, U.S. Border Patrol detained the largest single group of migrants, numbering over 1,000, as they illegally crossed into El Paso, Texas. In The News By Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) - Government spending is out of control and President Obama’s method of throwing more money at our economy is not working. Federal spending cuts need to start somewhere, and there is no better place than a program that can survive on its own.<\|endoftext\|>USA Today: House to Vote on Bill to Kill NPR Funding By Catalina Camia The House on Thursday will debate a bill by Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., to take away taxpayer funding of NPR. The House Rules Committee today set one hour of debate for Lamborn's measure, which would eliminate government support for the public radio network but allow stations to use federal money for administrative purposes. "Taxpayers should not be on the hook for something that is widely available in the private market," Lamborn said. Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York, the top Democrat on the Rules Committee, blasted Lamborn and the GOP for trying to push the measure through Congress without hearings. "NPR plays a valuable role in providing millions of Americans with in-depth reporting and is often the only source of reliable news in rural parts of the country," she said. "It is under attack in the name of fiscal responsibility." Lamborn told USA TODAY's Martha T. Moore that he believes the legislation will pass the GOP-controlled House. The House-passed bill to fund the government through April 8 would eliminate some funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but Lamborn's measure takes aim specifically at those funds for NPR. Funding for NPR has been under more scrutiny since a secretly taped video surfaced last week of then-network fundraising executive Ron Schiller. In the 11-minute clip, Schiller is heard disparaging the Tea Party movement and conservatives and saying NPR would be better off without government funding. Vivian Schiller, no relation to the fundraiser, resigned from her post as NPR's CEO and president in the wake of the video scandal. The latest push in Congress to defund NPR comes amid questions about the editing of the video that led to last week's shakeup. The Blaze, a website tied to conservative commentator Glenn Beck, analyzed the raw video and found several of Schiller's statements were edited to be misleading. Lamborntold USA TODAY that the video sting isn't what will push his bill over the top in the House. "It may have influenced the timing, but that doesn't affect the resolution of the overall issue: should something continue to be funded that doesn't need to be," he said. Link<\|endoftext\|>Tough Choices on Spending By Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) - Government spending is out of control and President Obama’s method of throwing more money at our economy is not working. Federal spending cuts need to start somewhere, and there is no better place than a program that can survive on its own. American taxpayers are subsidizing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to the tune of over $420 million dollars in 2010 alone. CPB is the parent company of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the National Public Radio (NPR) radio networks. CPB has requested $608 million for their next funding cycle that begins in 2013. Congress continues to appropriate funding to the CPB well beyond the rate of inflation. Over the past decade, funding for public broadcasting has risen over 26%. That is serious money. My bill will amend the Communications Act of 1934 to end all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after fiscal year 2012. It is time for Congress to prioritize its spending to our nation’s most pressing needs. With the national debt over $13 trillion dollars, the government cannot afford to give handouts to corporations that can easily survive on their own. It may not seem like a lot of money to some people out of a $13 trillion dollar national debt. But if we don’t take the low-hanging fruit, then where else will we save the money? If we are going to get our deficit under control, we have to make tough choices. Although CPB is a private, non-profit organization that raises its own funds through other sources, over 13% of its total income is taxpayer money. While the Corporation for Public Broadcasting airs several quality programs, it is perfectly capable of standing on its own two feet and not on the financial shoulders of the American taxpayers. Furthermore, the original purpose of federal funding for CPB is no longer relevant. The intent of federally-funded public broadcasting in the Public Broadcasting Act was to make "telecommunications services available to all citizens of the United States" (47 U.S.C. 396). Today, over 99 percent of Americans own a TV and over 95 percent have access to the Internet. Government-funded broadcasting is now completely unnecessary in a world of 500-channel cable TV and cell phone internet access. My bill has already received the backing of three of the nation’s most prominent grassroots organizations that focus on saving taxpayer dollars and reducing the size of government: the National Taxpayer’s Union, Americans for Limited Government, and Club for Growth. Rep. Doug Lamborn represents the 5th District of Colorado and is a Guest Contributor at NetRightDaily.com. 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