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Virtual webinar on POCSO: The Tribune India
Karnal: A virtual webinar on POCSO was organized by Mount Litera Zee School, Karnal, for students of VX classes. Director Deep Bedi as well as staff and students participated enthusiastically. Dr Nand Kishore, psychotherapist and psychiatrist from AIIMS, New Delhi, was the resource person and he enlightened them on the importance of the POCSO law …

Columbus-born band Caamp combines music and philanthropy
Caamp is performing at Express Live in Columbus on August 27-28, while teaming up with the Columbus Music Commission to host a musical instrument player just outside the concert entrance. Credit: Sophie Yates | Journalist Lantern Columbus-born band Caamp did more this weekend than delight audiences with their first concert in their hometown since December …
Rose Koretski Obituary (2021) – Pawcatuck, Connecticut
Rose A. (Brown) Koretski, 93, of Pawcatuck, passed away at her home on Friday August 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Philip Koretski.Born in Babylon, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Brown. Rose was a longtime devout Catholic and Communioner of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Pawcatuck, CT. …

Hurricane Ida disrupts learning at colleges and universities
Hurricane Ida crashed on the Louisiana coast and neighboring Mississippi on Sunday, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power, including the city of New Orleans. Colleges and universities in and around the city are now grappling with yet another crisis in addition to the spread of the Delta variant early in the academic year. …

Events & Leisure | Weston Mercury
MOVIE THEATER Ritz, Victoria Street, 01278 794123, www.ritz-burnham.co.uk From Friday August 20 to Thursday August 26 included: Reminiscence (12A): every day 4:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Around the world in 80 days (2021) (U): every day at 11 a.m. You can also watch: Free Guy (12A): every day 5:30 p.m. & 8:20 p.m. Snakes Eyes …

50 Years of Flo & Eddie
If one were to arbitrarily cite any popular music act from the sixties or seventies there is a fair chance that the performer or performers in question, at some point in their respective careers, had a working relationship with or at the very least was in some way associated with multi-faceted entertainment duo Mark Volman …

THIS WEEK IN THE ARTS | 5K, live music, back to school party and more | Zoned
Downtown Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Third and Leavenworth Streets. KAWnsas Fest, 10 am-11pm Cars, music, cornhole and more. First street, Saint-Georges. Kanvas children: Lady Bugs, 10 a.m. Also paint and sip: William the Wild Gnome at 6 p.m. Saturday; Paint and Sip: Purple Frog at 4 p.m. Sunday; Kids Kanvas: Magical Wizard …
Israel’s education system is a ‘ticking time bomb’
About 50% of Israeli children in the country’s fastest growing sectors receive a third world education that will not be able to support a first world economy, without which there will be no health systems, social protection and defense of the first world, according to a new report published by the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic …

Saudi Arabia and Taliban unlikely to revive old alliances | Middle East | News and analysis of events in the Arab world | DW
They used to work together. But today Saudi Arabia and the Taliban are separated by political and cultural differences, as well as a problematic history. The last time the Taliban ruled Afghanistan, between 1996 and 2001, Saudi Arabia was one of only three countries in the world to officially recognize the Islamist group’s government. Neighboring …

Buds Public School: Building Future Leaders
Buds Public School students Image Credit: Provided Buds Public School is a renowned educational institution operating in Dubai for over 30 years. An inclusive and co-ed English day school, Buds follows the Indian CBSE curriculum and serves various communities that cater to students in the age group 3-20 (pre-KG to 12th grade). With educational practices …

Stand Up For Southport Column: Here’s What You Can Enjoy In Southport This Fall
Rich Hall – Southport Comedy Festival By Andrew Brown Southport is having some great events people can enjoy this fall! Southport Comedy Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with 16 top comedians over 17 days; The Southport Food and Drink Festival makes its long-awaited return; live music returns to Atkinson with the Southport Blues, Rhythm & …

Lack of scientific equipment: GNAT supports higher schools
Mr. Raphael Kwashie (3rd from right), Director of St Francis College of Education, Hohoe in the Volta region, receiving a check for GH ¢ 22,000 from Ms. Phillipa Larsen (2nd from left), President of GNAT. With them are Mr. Thomas T. Musah (left), Secretary General of GNAT, and representatives of the beneficiary institutions. The Ghana …

Bill aims to end ‘predatory’ student loans – News 40
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University professor and State Representative Patti Minter D-Bowling Green pre-filed the Bill 96 request last Thursday. Minter said she had proposed the “Bill of Rights for Student Loan Borrowers,” calling for a bill to make loans more transparent to students. “So many people have no idea what they’re signing …

Hoff-Barthelson School of Music announces new offers for all ages
The Hoff-Barthelson School of Music will kick off its 2021-22 school year by offering exciting new classes for all ages and resuming the in-person delivery of most of its programs – including lessons, classes and ensembles – following an impeccable safety record during the 2020-21 school year season and 2021 summer session. Students wishing to …

30 Things To Do in and Around Denver This Week
Denver has some rocking events lined up this week. Start it off by stretching into the Halcyon Summer Wellness Series and end it by sippin’ and laughing with Shakesbeer: Romeo & Brewliet. Whatever the week has laid out for you, make sure to take a gander at this roundup of events happening in Denver. Monday, …

Facing College? Female students much more stressed than their male counterparts
Newswise – University life can be very demanding, often forcing students to work and function under pressure. School load, the classroom environment, interaction with faculty, illness, and emotional concerns outside of the classroom also add to their stress levels. Students who lack the appropriate stress management skills may find it difficult to balance these responsibilities. …

At a glance: Sewickley resident named to top lawyer list, Edgeworth Garden Club and more in Sewickley
Super Lawyers Sewickley resident and real estate attorney W. Grant Scott II was with the Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott that Super Lawyers named to the 2021 Pennsylvania top lawyers list. Super Lawyers, a corporate rating service of Thomson Reuters, assesses outstanding lawyers across the country using state-wide surveys, independent research assessments and …
Obituary of Marcel Miron (1940 – 2021) – Lima, OH
LIMA – Marcel J. Miron, at the age of 80, passed away early in the morning on August 21, 2021 at his residence. Marcel was born on December 20, 1940 in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Maurice Miron and Annabelle (Simard) Miron, who both predeceased him. On June 5, 1970, he married Patricia (Lentz) Miron …
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The Afghan “happy place” is silent
A few years after the Taliban ousted in 2001, and with Afghanistan still in ruins, Ahmad Sarmast left his home in Melbourne, Australia, with a mission: to revive music in his homeland. The school he founded was a unique experience of inclusion for the war-torn nation – with orphans and street children in the student …

X, XII, the last year of license classes will reopen in Assam from September 1 | Guwahati News
GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Sunday announced the reopening of classes X, XII and final year courses from September 1, although the Covid situation is static in the state for a week with 600 to 700 cases detected every day. Pegu said a SOP for the reopening of educational institutions will be released …

Family tradition of the Eagle Scouts
The 99th Eagle Scout of Pomaria Troop 76, Harmon Vinson. Nancy Shirley | For the Newberry Watcher POMARIA – Harmon Vinson became the 99th Eagle Scout for Boy Scout Troop 76 this month, continuing a family tradition that dates back to the first Eagle Scout for Troop 76. Vinson’s grandfather (Harry Harmon) was the very …

How States Preparing To Resume Offline Classes
Live States like Uttarakhand and Rajasthan governments have decided to reopen colleges from September 1. Check here for the latest updates on college reopening. College reopening in India NEW DELHI: As the number of COVID-19 cases is consistently declining, several state governments have started preparing to reopen colleges. With the onset of the pandemic, schools, …
Contributions to the SGPC are eligible for the benefit of 80G, according to the IT court
The Income Tax Appeals Tribunal (ITAT) has authorized contributions made to the Shiromoni Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to be exempt from income tax, as its activities are not limited to a religion in particular. According to the court, philanthropic or charitable work cannot continue without the contribution of members of the community / society. The …

Oakland County community calendar Aug. 22 and beyond – The Oakland Press
Car shows • USMA and K of C Hall Free Classic Car Cruise-In is 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, K of C Hall, 870 N. Main Street, Clawson, unitedstreetmachines.com/events.html, 248-435-3091, benefitting K of C charities, indoor concessions. • USMA Miracle League Field/Friendship Park fundraiser car show, sponsored by Golling Buick GMC is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. …

Digital Experiences of International Students – Challenging Assumptions
GLOBAL International education has for some time, even before the pandemic, used digitization as a complementary tool to face-to-face engagements between students, service providers and researchers. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen universities around the world migrating most, and in some cases all, of their courses and services to online environments, has prompted thought leaders …

Central Maine Business Cases: Marden, Dubord, Bernier & Stevens Welcomes New Lawyers
WATERVILLE – Marden, Dubord, Bernier and Stevens, PA LLC, a full-service law firm serving the community and state of central Maine since 1964, has added three new lawyers to its staff. Lauren Kaiser of Winthrop, Jonathan Liberman of West Bath and Sarah Catherman of Vassalboro are bringing their energy, knowledge and youth experience to support …

Generations of Bluegrass Music to be Celebrated at Upcoming Festival | Rockingham now
“It was just a job opportunity that presented itself,” he said. “Going to fiddling conventions when I was young, I decided that was what I was going to do even if it wasn’t a glorious lifestyle. “ In 2013, the group “High Voltage”, with Jesse Smathers as lead singer, won first place in the bluegrass …

Justice Department settles with Brown University over mental health leave
The US Department of Justice struck a deal with Brown University after students who took medical leave for mental health reasons were denied readmission, even after their doctors allowed them to return. A department investigation found Brown broke the law by denying readmission to dozens of undergraduates who sought to return to campus after taking …

Death of Reverend Ronald E. Brassard, Pastor Emeritus of the Immaculate Conception Cranston
Wednesday August 11, 2021 Nardolillo Funeral Home, Inc. Enlarge + Reverend Ronald E. Brassard, 74, Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception Parish of Cranston entered eternal life on Friday August 6, 2021, the Feast of the Transfiguration, at Tockwotten on the Waterfront in East Providence, surrounded by his parishioners and many friends. Accomplished musician, liturgist, composer …

Beverly J. Wolf | Obituary
DANVILLE – Beverly J. Wolf, 83, of Danville, died at 2:49 am Tuesday (August 10, 2021) at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville. She was born on July 9, 1938, in Danville, to George Richard and Helen Irene Scott Sharp. She married Thomas Wayne Wolf on April 11, 1963, at St. James United Methodist Church …

Patricia (Kocer) Boydston | Obituary
Patricia Marie (Kocer) Boydston, was born in Yankton, South Dakota on March 15, 1939 and died in Olympia, Washington surrounded by her family on July 22, 2021. “Pat” was born to Vit and Lillian (Post) Kocer. She was raised on the family farm north of Lesterville, SD, by her Aunt Mary and her Kocer family. …

4 great ways to finance your new business
Bootstrapping is not the only way to finance a business. August 11, 2021 5 minutes to read Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. During my university studies, I wanted to start a book publishing company representing populations historically under-represented in the publishing industry. At the time, I thought that bank loans or coming …
Spelman College Launches eSpelman Online Certificate Enterprise to Expand Educational Opportunities for Adult Learners
ATLANTA, August 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Spelman College, the leading historically black liberal arts institution for women of African descent, expands its stellar academic model to launch eSpelman. The new company will offer online training and certificates to support skills enhancement and career exploration of working adult learners. eSpelman will offer courses for …

COVID Resurgence Drives Major Changes at NextStop
In a letter to patrons dated August 10, 2021, NextStop Theater Artistic Director of Production Evan Hoffmann announced significant changes to the company’s fall 2021 programming plan “due to the recent resurgence of cases of Covid-19 in our community ”: 1. All customers are now required to provide proof of vaccination in order to attend …

Government launches program to decongest institutions – Kenya News Agency
The government has launched a program to decongest overcrowded primary schools in Voi sub-county by building new schools and increasing the number of classrooms in existing schools to accommodate the growing number of learners. Part of the parents of the newly opened Mwambani Primary School in Kasighau region of Voi sub-county. Photo by Raphew F …

Parents and Bentonville School Staff to Speak Out on District Mask Mandate – KNWA FOX24
Parents and Bentonville school staff to vote on district mask mandate New / 2 hours ago Video ‘River Dave’ doesn’t think he can become a hermit again New / 4 hours ago Video Fayetteville Police Investigate Shooting Near W. Wedington Drive Injured, One In Custody New / 11 hours ago Video Arkansas Department of Education …

Mon 11:51 am: Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials | News, Sports, Jobs
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) – As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads in the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination so that students can take classes in person . But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those who oppose getting the vaccine …

TTCU Announces Donations to Skiatook Area Schools | New
PHOTO FILE From staff reports TTCU Federal Credit Union donated $ 500 to the Skiatook Public School District in August as part of the School Pride program. Other schools in the Skiatook region also took advantage. Sperry received $ 1,000 and Collinsville received $ 3,000. “I am pleased to report that our August School Pride® …

First cohort of Qatar University medical graduates join HMC medical residency program
42 medical students successfully completed their studies at Qatar’s First National Faculty of Medicine The Qatar University College of Medicine (QU) graduated in May 2021 its first cohort of medical students who completed a six-year undergraduate medical program. This is a milestone for Qatar and a great achievement for the medical school and the students …
Lungu in Zambia faces stiff election competition as debt crisis grips
By Chris Mfula, Tom Arnold LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambian President Edgar Lungu will seek to fend off a perennial opposition challenger in a vote on Thursday that could be decided by frustrated young voters amid economic turmoil and a bailout pending for one of the most indebted countries in Africa. FILE PHOTO: Zambian President Edgar …

Family fun: Inland Northwest Opera brings “Little Red Riding Hood” to Riverfront Park
Inland Northwest Opera takes Little Red Riding Hood to eastern Washington and northern Idaho with classic characters and story, but with a few twists and turns. As the tale suggests, the wolf likes the idea of eating things, but his stomach is so sensitive that even if you only talk about food, his stomach starts …

Laura Michelle Kelly, Sam Pauly, Kerry Butler and Brittany Nicholas announce masterclasses on stage
BroadwayWorld Stage Door has announced the next lineup of masterclass instructors! Classes with Laura Michelle Kelly (August 9), Sam Pauly (August 16), Kerry Butler (September 13) and Brittany Nicholas (September 20) are now on sale! Reserve your spot today – a limited number of students can participate in each course. Students will have the opportunity …

Berend gets promotion at InterBank from Glen Rose
GLEN ROSE – In just eight short years, Tryce Berend’s career with InterBank in Glen Rose has come full circle. Since joining the bank as an intern in August 2013 during his final year at Tarleton State in Stephenville, Berend has gone from intern to vice president of loans, and in June he was named …

Report: Fewer Teacher Training Graduates Accepting SD Jobs
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) – Days before school starts, South Dakota school districts are looking for more teachers. Statewide, there are 120 open teaching positions, up 50 from the same time last year. Part of the reason there are so many additional teaching jobs available is that many more recent college graduates don’t stay in …

Mumbai: IIT-B Makes Gender Awareness Course Must-Have for Students | Bombay News
Students at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) will now be required to take a compulsory gender awareness course. The course aims to educate students about gender discrimination and inequality. For the first time in the institute’s history for 63 years, a mandatory zero-credit gender awareness course will be offered to students of all levels. …

A guide to Covid-Era nightlife in Ibiza, where restaurants and late lunches reign supreme
Just a few weeks ago, hedonists around the world were eagerly preparing for a return to the pre-pandemic party in Ibiza, Spain’s summer playground. Mega clubs such as Pacha and Hi Ibiza prepared the foam machines. But now the Delta variant has derailed the celebrations: People from different households are currently prohibited from mingling indoors …

Phoebe Hunt’s “Good Blood” Re-introduces Long-Awaited New Album
Years ago, Phoebe hunt spent an afternoon auditioning with a friend. She left on a whim, but when the time came, she just couldn’t follow through on the opportunity. “While we were there, the mood of the audition kicked in,” Hunt recalls, “and my friend started saying weird things to me like,“ I can’t do …

District administrator Rob Way resigns from LUHS position
District administrator Rob Way has resigned his post at Lakeland Union High School. The school board in extraordinary session on Thursday accepted the resignation. Way was not present at the meeting. His resignation letter indicates that he will resign effective Thursday, August 5. His current one-year contract would have taken him until June 30, 2022. …
Music-filled summer school turns out to be a hit in Denbighshire and Wrexham
A BLIND teenage singer spoke fondly of her love of music when she attended a free summer school filled with adventure. Isabelle Harrison, 15, from Llandegla, was one of the hundreds of young people who took part in School’s Out! courses organized by the North Wales Music Cooperative It turned out to be such a …

Odisha College reopens: Odisha Colleges of Technology and Universities to reopen from August 9
BHUBANEWAR: In view of the improving situation of Covid-19, the state government decided on Wednesday to reopen technical universities, engineering / professional colleges, polytechnics, degree institutions and ITIs and to begin physical classroom instruction for final year postgraduate (PG), undergraduate (UG), diploma and ITI students starting August 9. The Department of Skills Development and Technical …

The best musicals to see in London, from Frozen to Les Mis
I It’s scientifically proven that going to a musical makes life better (probably). London’s West End is one of the best places in the world to catch top-notch live performances. From our oldest show Les Mis to newcomers Cinderella and Frozen, there’s something for all ages and tastes. If you’re looking for an all-sung and …

Students of the new Canaan School of Rock Participants in the AllStars music program
Staff reports August 4, 2021 1of5 Students from the New Canaan School of Rock recently participated in the AllStars 2021 music program which took place at Carriage House Studios in Stamford. The team recorded seven songs, including an original song written by their songwriter. Contribution photoShow moreShow less 2of5 Students from the New Canaan School …

Minister of Education emphasizes that the fees are voluntary | New
Education, Youth and Information Minister Fayval Williams reminds school administrators that under the ministry’s non-mandatory fee policy for infant, primary and secondary schools, no children should not be denied the right to education if payments are not made. “We reiterate that while stakeholders may, if they wish, make voluntary contributions to support their children’s education, …

A Guide To Strategic Thinking For Parents Who Oppose CRT In Schools
Following a wave of parent outrage at finding their children’s public schools pushing racism under the guise of antiracism this past school year, states have begun to ban the ideology. Parents are engaging with local school boards all across the country, demanding they stop teaching racial division and start educating children. The outrage is not …

Smaller classes benefit the most needy students
In summary Critics underestimate the importance of reducing class sizes because they fail to understand the challenges of our profession. Hiring teachers and other professionals to help students directly serves students. By Glenn Sacks, Special for CalMatters Glenn Sacks teaches social studies and represents United Teachers Los Angeles at James Monroe High School in the …

Eastman Credit Union Opens Branch in Pine Tree District of Longview | Local
Eastman Credit Union has opened the doors to another avenue for its growth and the convenience of its members. The new Pine Tree branch opened Friday at 2002 W. Loop 281 near Pine Tree Junior High School. The 5-acre site once housed a long-lived restaurant building that housed one failed restaurant after another. The restaurant …

CAT 2021 registration starts tomorrow @ iimcat.ac.in: check eligibility criteria and other details
CAT 2021: The online registration process for the Common Admission Test 2021 (CAT 2021) will start from tomorrow, August 4. All applicants can apply for CAT 2021 on the official website, which is linked to iimcat.ac.in. According to the official notice, the deadline to apply for the CAT exam is September 15th. This year, the …

Tampa Bay Area High School Music Camps March and Play Again
LUTZ, Fla – Daniel “Chip” Wood is a man who generally expects his bands to be some of the best in Tampa Bay. But this year, as he leads the Marching Warrior Brigade at Steinbrenner High School, the teacher’s expectations are different. The pandemic has also taken its toll on the marching bands. “These kids …