emo The Carpet and Rug Institute Presents the 2024 Joseph J.Smrekar Memorial Award By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 For the first time, CRI awarded the Joseph J.Smrekar Memorial Award to three recipients: John Bradshaw of Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Ashley Young of Mohawk Industries, Inc., and Shawn McGill of Engineered Floors. Full Article
emo The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy, Nov. 19 By Published On :: From their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educated as many as 90 percent of Black college students in the United States. Although many are aware of the significance of HBCUs for expanding Black Americans’ educational opportunities, much less attention has been paid to the vital role that they have played in enhancing American democracy. Drawing on six years of mixed-method research that informs The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy, this book talk considers the history of HBCUs and the unique role they have played in shaping American political development since 1837. Moreover, it considers the lessons that HBCUs offer the broader higher educational landscape as we consider the essential role that colleges and universities can play in helping to promote democracy.Deondra Rose is the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, with secondary appointments in the Department of Political Science and the Department of History. Her research focuses on U.S. higher education policy, political behavior, American political development, and the politics of inequality, particularly in relation to gender, race, and socioeconomic status. In addition to her newest book, The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy, Rose is also the author of Citizens by Degree: Higher Education Policy and the Changing Gender Dynamics of American Citizenship, which examines the development of landmark U.S. higher education policies and their impact on the progress that women have made since the mid-twentieth century. A summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Georgia, Rose received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University, with a specialization in American politics and public policy. Full Article
emo House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses "The ABCs of Democracy" By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:13:44 -0500 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book "The ABCs of Democracy," and Democrats' outlook following the 2024 election. Full Article
emo Democrat congressman defends comments against men in women's sports amid backlash By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:56:00 -0500 A Democratic member of the U.S. Congress is doubling down as he faces calls to resign after expressing concern about trans-identified male athletes competing in female sports. Full Article
emo Democrat Beatdown (or do you like Democrat Smackdown?) By english.pravda.ru Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:25:00 +0300 Nancy O'Brien Simpson Death by a thousand cuts. There are as many postmortem reasons for the Trump landslide as there are pundits. It was a historic comeback with inroads in every demographic group. However, Trump did not win by millions of new voters joining the Trump Train he won because Democrats stayed home and did not vote for Kamala Harris. Trump gained about 300,000 new voters and Democrats lost three million voters from the 2020 election. This is my take on the top five reasons why the Democrats did not show up for Harris. Full Article Opinion
emo Physicists demonstrate silicon's energy-harvesting power in study By www.utdallas.edu Published On :: 2019-08-28T07:00:00Z Full Article
emo Iranian General's Killing Stirs Strong Emotions In L.A.'s Iranian Community By www.scpr.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:11:00 -0800 Albert Rad, a mobile phone wholesaler who fled religious persecution in Iran decades ago, said that he fully backs President Trump's decision to assassinate Iran's top military commander. ; Credit: Josie Huang/LAist Josie HuangLos Angeles is home to the largest Iranian population outside of Iran. The killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Suleimani is generating some strong emotions here. KPPC’s Josie Huang reports from Persian Square in Westwood. This content is from Southern California Public Radio. View the original story at SCPR.org. Full Article
emo Dayana Custer, MBA, Demonstrates Distinction in Business Development By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT Dayana Custer, MBA, serves as the division director at BAYADA Home Health Care Full Article
emo Canada’s Lululemon & Disney unveil magical limited-edition collection By www.fibre2fashion.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:53:02 GMT Lululemon and Disney have launched a 34-piece limited-edition collection blending Disney nostalgia with Lululemon's performance and casual styles. The 'Happily Ever Active' campaign celebrates movement with ambassadors like NBA's Jordan Clarkson and Olympian Colleen Quigley. The collection is available online and in stores worldwide, featuring items like Align Tights and the Define Jacket. Full Article Fashion
emo Remote Control? Managing Remote Work Requests in a Changed Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:14:43 +0000 Full Article
emo Democratic Republic of Congo: Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2015 17:37:33 +0000 Democratic Republic of Congo: ASTI Agricultural R&D Indicators Factsheet Despite rapid growth in recent years, DR Congo’s agricultural R&D spending remains well below the levels required to sustain its needs; in fact, spending levels as a share of AgGDP are among the lowest in Africa. Agricultural researcher numbers also grew rapidly in recent years, particularly at INERA and CRAA, although most of this growth occurred among researchers trained to the BSc or MSc levels. Accounting for just 9 percent of total researchers, women are severely underrepresented in agricultural R&D in DR Congo, especially given that the country’s agricultural labor force is predominantly female. PDF file: DRCongo-Factsheet.pdf(529.2KB) Full Article Democratic Republic of Congo English Environment and Production Technology Policies Institutions and Markets Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Agricultural Science Technology and Innovation Policy ASTI Country Note Science & Technology
emo Chef Demo (November 14, 2024 7:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:21:31 -0400 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Spectrum Center Join Spectrum Center and the Maize & Blue Cupboard for a virtual chef demo! You'll be able to cook the same meal alongside a chef (virtually), from your kitchen. Plus, you'll be able to enjoy a nice meal and be in community while doing so. All core ingredients will be provided and you will be able to pick them up from the Maize and Blue Cupboard, prior to the event. Further details about pick-up will be emailed to you. Full Article Other
emo Dinner for Democracy: Education Policy (November 14, 2024 5:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:38:33 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30pm Location: Off Campus Location Organized By: Turn Up Turnout Note: this is a virtual event open to students on all three University of Michigan campuses. Public schools are run and funded by the government. The federal, state, and local governments all play a role in shaping education policy, but which areas of government influence different areas of policy in our schools? Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Education Policy to find out. GIFT CARD for participants. *Please note that gift cards will not be sent immediately and will take a few weeks to process.* Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/81566 Full Article Presentation
emo Inequality and Social Demography (ISD) Workshop (November 14, 2024 12:30pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:55:44 -0500 Event Begins: Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:30pm Location: LSA Building Organized By: Department of Sociology Fall 2024 Semester Line-Up: 9/19: Lanora Johnson, "Car Accidents & Disability in Rural Kentucky" 10/3: Spencer Allen, "Disparities and Implications of Survey Measurement Error: NSF GRFP Proposal" 10/10: Jane Furey, "The Consequences of Racialized Education Careers" 10/31: Janet Wang, "Overqualification across the life course" 11/14: Davis Daumler, "Changing Marriage Patterns and the Shifting Foundation of Wealth" 11/21: Junchao Tang, "A Mirrored Equalizer? An Assessment of Boarding Institution and STS-based Achievement Gap" Full Article Workshop / Seminar
emo OEMs See Growth in Single-Zone Ductless Market as Homeowners Expand, Remodel By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 The work-from-home trend, a shortage of new housing and other factors are leading people to expand their homes and remodel existing spaces. They’re often turning to single-zone ductless products to heat and cool those new living spaces. Full Article
emo Pokemon By www.puebloevents.net Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:00:00 MST 11/17/2024 - 3:00 PM - Venue: Chaos Games and More Full Article
emo OSCE Project Co-ordinator to assist Ukraine in strengthening democratic control of defence and security sectors By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:08:03 +0000 KYIV, 15 July 2016 – The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine today opened a new sphere of project assistance to Ukraine – improving democratic control of defence and security sectors – with a presentation of international experience and best practices at a conference in Kyiv. The event, co-organized with the Parliament and the Ministry of Defence, brought together more than 120 parliamentarians, military and civilian representatives of various ministries, experts, and civil society activists to learn about the basic principles in this area, as well as practical examples from other countries. During the conference, the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security and the OSCE Security Sector Governance and Reform Guidelines were presented. Ukrainian translations of these documents can be found at www.osce.org/fsc/41355 and www.osce.org/uk/secretariat/253156, respectively. The participants discussed in detail the national models of parliamentary and civic control over the defence sectors of Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, and Norway. “The ability of Parliament, and of society at large, to exercise control over its security services is a true litmus test for democracy and rule of law,” said Jeffrey Erlich, Senior Project Officer at the OSCE Project Co-ordinator’s Office. “Such oversight contributes to a much more effective security sector by rooting out corruption, and by strengthening the bond between society and the armed forces.” Igor Dolgov, Deputy Minister of Defence, said: “For me there is no question of whether it is possible to simultaneously deal with current crisis and implement reforms in defense sectors, including strengthening mechanisms of democratic control over armed forces. It is needed and it is already happening.” Until the end of the year, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator will provide expertise in developing a concept paper and implementation plan for democratic oversight; assist in promoting dialogue between the military, parliamentarians, experts and civic activists; and contribute to raising awareness among the public by publishing relevant online resources. Further assistance efforts will continue after 2016. In partnering with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), the project will also draw on their expertise.Related StoriesOSCE-trained Ukrainian cyber-police officers begin fulfilling their missionCall for Applications to the Youth Contact Groups from Donetsk and Luhansk RegionsOSCE Project Co-ordinator promotes best practices of democratic control over defence and security sector in Ukraine Full Article OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Reform and cooperation in the security sector Eastern Europe Press release
emo Head of the OSCE Mission highlights the media’s crucial role in building democracy By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 18:37:27 +0000 PODGORICA, 3 May 2016 – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Janina Hrebickova, stressed the media’s crucial role in building and sustaining democracy. “Free, independent, and professional media are an indispensable resource in any democratic society,” Hrebičkova said. “Members of the media must be able to perform their duties in a free and safe manner. The Mission expresses its support to all journalists in Montenegro, in their efforts to practice independent and professional journalism.” This year's World Press Freedom Day is dedicated to the right of access to information. “Access to information is a fundamental freedom and human right. It allows members of the media to seek and receive information on issues of importance to the public,” Hrebičkova said.Related StoriesOSCE Mission to Montenegro marks World Press Freedom Day: Public Service Broadcaster hosts televised debate on media freedomsOSCE Mission to Montenegro clarifies role with regard to upcoming electionsOSCE Mission to Montenegro-supported campaign on benefits of composting kicks-off in Pljevlja Full Article OSCE Mission to Montenegro Media freedom and development South-Eastern Europe Montenegro Press release
emo ODIHR Director Link and IHRA Chair Constantinescu, on day to commemorate genocide against Roma and Sinti, say greater efforts needed to protect endangered memorial sites and ensure dignity of victims By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:28:11 +0000 WARSAW / BUCHAREST, 2 August 2016 – Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu, Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), called today for greater efforts to protect endangered memorial sites related to the Roma and Sinti genocide during World War II. Speaking on the occasion of the commemoration of the liquidation of the “Gypsy family camp” at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944, when the close to 3,000 remaining Roma and Sinti in the camp were murdered, they stressed that states have to do more to demonstrate their sincere and strong commitment to education about and remembrance of the genocide. “Positively, we have seen increasing attention in recent years on the part of OSCE participating States to commemorate the Roma and Sinti genocide, and to educate people about this horrible event. This practice and these experiences should be widely shared and replicated,” Director Link said. “Promoting understanding of the Holocaust and its effect on different communities can help to create empathy and promote equality and non-discrimination for all.” “Accurate and ethical education about the Holocaust includes the respectful and dignified preservation of memorial sites,” said Ambassador Constantinescu. “States have to take resolute action to protect endangered memorial sites and continue to do more to commemorate the Roma and Sinti victims. The history of these endangered sites should be included as part of broader efforts to educate about the consequences of indifference to racism.” They called on governments to ensure that endangered memorial sites for Roma and Sinti victims are preserved and protected, to include this history as an integral part of civic and human rights education in their countries. They stressed that current developments, including a disturbing rise in xenophobic public rhetoric and racism, mean it is even more essential to build strong alliances among different communities. In 2003, with the Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area, the OSCE participating States committed themselves to strengthen education about the Roma and Sinti genocide. Through its Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues, ODIHR promotes knowledge about and recognition of the plight of Roma and Sinti during the Holocaust to counter present-day discrimination and racism, and to promote tolerance. According to ODIHR’s recent publication Teaching about and Commemorating the Roma and Sinti Genocide: Practices within the OSCE Area, seven OSCE participating States officially commemorate the Roma and Sinti genocide on 2 August, while a larger number of states commemorate the Roma and Sinti victims on the International Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is an inter-governmental organization and the foremost international network of political leaders and professionals advancing and shaping Holocaust education, remembrance and research. Its 31 member countries are committed to the tenets of the Stockholm Declaration. The IHRA Committee on the Genocide of the Roma aims to increase the commitment of IHRA Member Countries to educate, research and commemorate the genocide of the Roma.Related StoriesAfter violent attempted coup, Turkish authorities must strengthen, not weaken, rule of law and independence of judiciary, says ODIHR Director LinkOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimesOSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes Kyrgyzstan’s review of Askarov’s case, calls on Kyrgyz authorities to implement UN Human Rights Committee decision Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Roma and Sinti issues Tolerance and non-discrimination Press release
emo Democratic governments must ensure media freedom and journalists’ safety, OSCE Representative urges Turkey By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:16:13 +0000 VIENNA, 21 July 2016 – The mass cancellation of broadcasting licenses, criminal investigations against, and dismissal of, hundreds of journalists at the state broadcaster, and blocked websites are the latest, severe challenges to freedom of expression and media freedom in Turkey, Dunja Mijatović, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today. Fully aligning herself with the statement made by the Chairperson-in-Office and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier on 16 July, strongly condemning any attempt to change the democratic order of Turkey through the use of force (statement available at www.osce.org/cio/254431), the Representative said: “Democratically elected governments must be safeguarded, but they in turn must protect media freedom and support the role journalists play in ensuring and strengthening democracies,” Mijatović said. “Fully recognizing the difficult times that Turkey is going through, the authorities need to ensure media freedom offline and online in line with their international commitments.” On 19 July, the Radio and Television Supreme Council of Turkey (RTÜK) cancelled the licenses of radio and television stations that allegedly support the Gulen movement. The following television channels are currently affected: STV, Samanyolu Haber, Samanyolu Haber Radyo, Can Erzincan TV, Kanal 124, Yumurcak TV, Hira TV, MC TV, Dünya TV, Kanal Türk, Bugün TV, Mehtap TV, Berfin FM, Kanal Türk Radyo, Burç FM, Samanyolu Haber Radyosu, Radyo Mehtap, Haber Radyo Ege, Dünya Radyo, Radyo Küre, Merkür TV, Esra Radyo, Tuna Shoping TV, and Radyo Anadolu. “Using the full force of my mandate, I urge the authorities of Turkey to ensure that pluralistic debate, diverging views and safety of journalists are respected,” Mijatović said, adding that the deteriorating media freedom situation in Turkey have been subject to numerous interventions from her Office in the past few years (available at www.osce.org/fom). Also on 19 July, the Ankara Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation against 370 staff members of the state broadcaster TRT, for their alleged links to the Gulen movement. Further, the Representative expressed concern about the rapidly growing number of blocked websites in Turkey. In the past few days, dozens of websites suspected for endangering national security and public order have been blocked. More than 112.000 websites are reported being blocked in the country today. Mijatović noted with deep concern reports about death threats being made in social media against journalists critical to the authorities, and emphasized the importance of journalists’ safety. She also recalled warnings in several major media outlets announcing the possible arrests of members of the media on terrorism charges. She said that Turkey holds more journalists in prison than any other OSCE participating State – a fact her Office continuously raises attention to, by regularly publishing a detailed table on imprisoned journalists. “Freedom of expression does not stop at views deemed appropriate by the government,” Mijatović said. “It remains the role of journalists to inform people of public issues, including highly sensitive ones, and it remains the role of the authorities to ensure that journalists can do so freely and safely.” The Representative offered the continued assistance and expertise of her Office to the authorities in Turkey ensuring that media freedom and freedom of expression are protected, even under difficult circumstances. The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom. Related StoriesOSCE Representative welcomes revision of Law of War manual in USA improving protection for journalistsSouth Caucasus conference remains an important forum for discussing media freedom challenges in the region, says OSCE RepresentativeOSCE Representative condemns murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet in Ukraine Full Article Representative on Freedom of the Media Media pluralism Safety of journalists Media freedom and development Western Europe and North America Austria Press release
emo ODIHR Director Link and IHRA Chair Constantinescu, on day to commemorate genocide against Roma and Sinti, say greater efforts needed to protect endangered memorial sites and ensure dignity of victims By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:28:11 +0000 WARSAW / BUCHAREST, 2 August 2016 – Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Ambassador Mihnea Constantinescu, Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), called today for greater efforts to protect endangered memorial sites related to the Roma and Sinti genocide during World War II. Speaking on the occasion of the commemoration of the liquidation of the “Gypsy family camp” at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944, when the close to 3,000 remaining Roma and Sinti in the camp were murdered, they stressed that states have to do more to demonstrate their sincere and strong commitment to education about and remembrance of the genocide. “Positively, we have seen increasing attention in recent years on the part of OSCE participating States to commemorate the Roma and Sinti genocide, and to educate people about this horrible event. This practice and these experiences should be widely shared and replicated,” Director Link said. “Promoting understanding of the Holocaust and its effect on different communities can help to create empathy and promote equality and non-discrimination for all.” “Accurate and ethical education about the Holocaust includes the respectful and dignified preservation of memorial sites,” said Ambassador Constantinescu. “States have to take resolute action to protect endangered memorial sites and continue to do more to commemorate the Roma and Sinti victims. The history of these endangered sites should be included as part of broader efforts to educate about the consequences of indifference to racism.” They called on governments to ensure that endangered memorial sites for Roma and Sinti victims are preserved and protected, to include this history as an integral part of civic and human rights education in their countries. They stressed that current developments, including a disturbing rise in xenophobic public rhetoric and racism, mean it is even more essential to build strong alliances among different communities. In 2003, with the Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area, the OSCE participating States committed themselves to strengthen education about the Roma and Sinti genocide. Through its Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues, ODIHR promotes knowledge about and recognition of the plight of Roma and Sinti during the Holocaust to counter present-day discrimination and racism, and to promote tolerance. According to ODIHR’s recent publication Teaching about and Commemorating the Roma and Sinti Genocide: Practices within the OSCE Area, seven OSCE participating States officially commemorate the Roma and Sinti genocide on 2 August, while a larger number of states commemorate the Roma and Sinti victims on the International Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance is an inter-governmental organization and the foremost international network of political leaders and professionals advancing and shaping Holocaust education, remembrance and research. Its 31 member countries are committed to the tenets of the Stockholm Declaration. The IHRA Committee on the Genocide of the Roma aims to increase the commitment of IHRA Member Countries to educate, research and commemorate the genocide of the Roma.Related StoriesOSCE/ODIHR Director concerned about reported rise of hate incidents in the United Kingdom, supports calls for tolerance in a challenging timeOSCE/ODIHR Director Michael Link expresses shock over Orlando shootings, commends calls for unity in face of hatred and terrorOSCE workshop in Kosovo focuses on improving the recording of hate crimes Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Human rights Roma and Sinti issues Tolerance and non-discrimination Press release
emo Orderly election day, competitive campaign did not offset impact of late election law changes on Mongolia’s democratic development, international observers say By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:02:50 +0000 ULAANBAATAR, 30 June 2016 – Election day was orderly and followed a competitive campaign. This, however, did not offset the impact of late fundamental changes to election laws on Mongolia’s democratic development, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today. While the June 29 parliamentary elections were highly contested and freedoms of assembly and association were respected, restrictive campaign provisions, coupled with the media’s subservience to political interests, limited impartial and comprehensive information available to voters, the statement says. “We were pleased to see that voting took place in a calm and peaceful manner. This was a genuinely competitive contest, with high turnout and no certainty as to which party would win. We applaud the fact Mongolia is a functioning democracy,” said Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Head of the European Parliament delegation. “There were, however, some elements which cause concern, including significant last-minute changes to the election laws, which, among other things, prevented 150,000 Mongolian citizens living outside the country, including diplomats, from voting.” The observers said the consolidation of election legislation into a new law adopted on 25 December 2015, following an inclusive process, was a positive development toward establishing a cohesive electoral framework. However, changes in May 2016 – from a mixed electoral system to a solely majoritarian one, establishing 76 single-mandate constituencies and approving their boundaries – were introduced by parliament in a process that lacked transparency, public consultation and adherence to established criteria, the observers said. This resulted in profound population discrepancies among constituencies. A total of 498 candidates, including 69 independents, was registered in a process that was largely inclusive and provided voters with a range of political choices. Contrary to OSCE commitments and other international obligations, however, there are disproportionate restrictions on candidacy rights the statement says. While there was general confidence in the accuracy and inclusiveness of the voting register, the May changes to the election laws also effectively disenfranchised 150,000 citizens living abroad for the parliamentary elections. “For an election to be meaningful, voters first have to be offered a genuine choice, and voters were given that choice here. That choice also has to be between candidates competing on a level playing field and who have equal access to independent media to explain their platforms. In this, there is still work to do,” said Ambassador Audrey Glover, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR long-term election observation mission. “Elections are about voters, and the main problem for voters was understanding the significant last-minute changes to election laws, which affected the rules of the game profoundly and raised questions about political motivation.” Despite undue campaign restrictions, the freedoms of assembly and association were respected and candidates were generally able to convey their messages to the electorate. At times the lines were blurred between parties and the administration at both the national and local levels, the observers said. There were multiple instances of alleged vote-buying, which resulted in a number of formal complaints and the deregistration of two candidates. The GEC received some 50 pre-election complaints. Courts reviewed 21 cases regarding candidate registration, and the police handled more than 1,000 campaign-related complaints. Although legislation clarifies the complaints and appeals process to some extent, a general lack of formalization and transparency in the process within the election administration and the protracted handling of disputes in courts undermined the right to effective remedy. The media offered extensive election coverage, but abandoned their journalistic role, for the most part simply granting direct access to the politicians. Paid political advertisements and free airtime overshadowed editorial content, and campaign material prepared by political parties was also included in news programming, undercutting the credibility of the media. Consequently, voters were deprived of independent and analytical reporting, the observers said. In preparation for election day, the General Election Commission met key operational deadlines and fulfilled its mandate. At the same time, the observers said, it lacked transparency and accountability to stakeholders, diminishing trust in the credibility of the process. The testing of vote-counting machines was conducted professionally by the Commission in the presence of stakeholders and, to address concerns over the machines’ accuracy and integrity, the law was amended stipulate that up to 50 per cent of polling stations would be subject to manual recounts. The procedures stipulating the manual re-count, however, were only finalized two days prior to the elections. All parties and coalitions complied with the 20 per cent gender quota provided for by law, and 26 per cent of contestants were women. There were, however, no women candidates in more than one-third of the constituencies. While there is only one woman member of the General Election Commission, women were better represented in lower-level election commissions. Overall, women remain underrepresented in political life. Election day proceeded in an orderly manner in most of the country and, while the right to vote was respected, the secrecy of the vote was not consistently ensured. The observers’ assessment of the counting and tabulation of votes was a notable exception to the overall positive assessment of voting, mostly as a result of significant procedural errors or omissions. A number of civil society organizations monitored the pre-election environment, including campaign finance and the media, and issued timely statements highlighting key shortcomings. For further information, contact: Thomas Rymer, OSCE/ODIHR, +976 95 14 1635 or +48 609 522 266, thomas.rymer@odihr.pl Tim Boden, European Parliament, +976 99 976294 or +32 473 844431, timothy.boden@europarl.europa.euRelated StoriesOSCE/ODIHR opens election observation mission for parliamentary elections in MongoliaInternational election observers in Mongolia to hold press conference on ThursdayOSCE/ODIHR observers to hold press conference in Ulaanbaatar on Friday Full Article Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Elections Mongolia Press release
emo Green Grifters: Another elite-laden UN climate summit demonstrates the staggering hypocrisy of climate activism By www.climatedepot.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:53:46 +0000 https://www.city-journal.org/article/green-grifters By Heather Mac Donald The latest global climate conference opened Monday in Azerbaijan. The timing is excellent. Any doubt regarding the wisdom of the next Trump administration’s likely pullout from such meetings should be dispelled by the conference photos alone. Here are tens of thousands of well fed, well-dressed members of the global elite—activists, […] Full Article Right Column cop29 hollywood
emo Dolphins make stunning cut of LB David Long Jr. weeks after demotion; Miami adds tight end By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:49:39 +0000 A team captain to start the season, David Long Jr. was demoted from his starting post two weeks ago and has now been waived. The Dolphins made room to claim tight end Jack Stoll off waivers. Full Article Miami Dolphins NFL Sports
emo EchoStar Removes Going Concern Disclosure, But DirecTV Deal In Jeopardy; + more notable news - By www.dslreports.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:07:33 EDT EchoStar removes going concern disclosure, but DirecTV deal in jeopardy lightreading.com The Ten Airports with the Fastest Free Wi-Fi Are telecompetitor.com Record labels unhappy with court win, say ISP should pay more for user piracy arstechnica.com How Italy became an unexpected spyware hub therecord.media Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free, ad-supported streaming service launched in 2019 under the IMDb brand, and plans to move the content to Prime Video variety.com Netflix's ad-supported tier hits 70 million users, nearly doubling from about six months earlier thehindu.com read comment(s) Full Article
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emo Onur Genç (BBVA): "No dudaremos en retirarnos de la OPA si no hay creación de valor" en la decisión de la CNMC By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:37:47 +0100 El consejero delegado de BBVA reitera la advertencia que ya trasladó a la SEC de EEUU, mientras que el CEO de Sabadell, César González-Bueno, señala que ya se ha personado ante Competencia Leer Full Article economía BBVA Banco Sabadell Banca Artículos María Hernández
emo Temor a una estampida de las socimis por la reforma fiscal del Gobierno: "Incentiva la deslocalización a otros mercados europeos" By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:54:49 +0100 El sector estima que hay 15.000 millones de valor en juego. La CNMV alerta de las consecuencias de los cambios tributarios, que podrían afectar a la cotización y a la llegada de inversores extranjeros Leer Full Article economía Inmobiliario Artículos María Hernández
emo Carlos Domecq, ante el IV Encuentro de Jóvenes Ganaderos: "Tenemos un futuro desafiante, lleno de políticas ambientales absurdas y una Ley de Bienestar Animal que no se adecua al toro bravo" By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:01:25 +0100 Preside este sábado un congreso con tipos y tipas que han cambiado el perfil del ganadero tradicional con su elevada formación universitaria y que trabajan en empresas privadas de relevancia: "Pocos ganaderos de la élite pueden vivir de la ganadería" Leer Full Article toros Artículos Zabala de la Serna Alvise Pérez Ernest Urtasun Unión Europea Ganadería
emo La espiral de Podemos By www.elmundo.es Published On :: 2014-11-08T12:20:00Z Es la espiral del silencio: quien no forma parte de los círculos se calla, pero por dignidad. Full Article
emo Busquemos nuevos axiomas, rechacemos los dogmas. By www.elmundo.es Published On :: 2016-05-23T06:04:00Z Los axiomas obsoletos estan destrozando nuesta cultura y forma de vida. Full Article
emo La Fiscalía lleva al Constitucional la negativa de los jueces a investigar las torturas del franquismo pese a la Ley de Memoria Democrática By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:48:08 +0100 Recurre en amparo la inadmisión a trámite en un juzgado de Barcelona de la querella presentada por dos hermanos Leer Full Article Artículos Manuel Marraco
emo Una asociación de fiscales denuncia ante el Supremo que García Ortiz manipuló un móvil junto a su 'número dos' durante su registro By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:55:00 +0100 El pasado día 30, el juez Hurtado ordenó a la UCO registrar el despacho del fiscal general con el objetivo de incautarse de sus dispositivos electrónicos Leer Full Article Álvaro García Ortiz Artículos Ángela Martialay HBPR Justicia
emo El Supremo anula un quinto ascenso de un general de la Guardia Civil By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:05:50 +0100 Estima un recurso de la Asociación Pro-Guardia Civil que cuestionaba la legalidad del procedimiento de promoción Leer Full Article Guardia Civil Ministerio del Interior
emo Mazón intenta frenar las "dudas" sobre su futuro con una remodelación del Consell: "No puede permitirse vacilar" By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:36:53 +0100 "Sin un megadepartamento para la reconstrucción, el Consell no será creíble", asumen fuentes de la Generalitat, aunque también hay ceses sobre la mesa Leer Full Article DANA Valencia Carlos Mazón Artículos Noa de la Torre
emo Lo tenemos crudo By www.elmundo.es Published On :: 2010-01-29T11:50:00Z Emulando al tiempo, mas frió que los callos de Pessoa, y solo propicio para becadas y castañeras, los gélidos informes económicos del FMI, recordándonos que ocupamos el vagón de cola, nos hacen presagiar que también en este año de gracia (poca), los de mi gremio lo tenemos crudo. Full Article
emo Javier Habans, un campeón del mundo navarro de ajedrez con 16 años: "Lo tiene todo. Una memoria espectacular, imaginación..." By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:01:08 +0100 El pupilo de Jesús de la Villa dispara las expectativas tras imponerse en el Mundial de Florianópolis, donde consiguió nueve puntos en 11 partidas. Leer Full Article deportes ajedrez
emo Podemos: de compras a Ikea By www.elmundo.es Published On :: 2014-11-18T06:02:00Z Antonio Heredia (EL MUNDO) Los escándalos políticos y judiciales y la proliferación (a diario) de los casos de corrupción parecen estar abonando el futuro hacia un mundo nuevo. Un lugar en el que Podemos recoja en su cesta todos los votos que pierden los partidos tradicionales por las grietas de sus espuertas. Su dominio de los medios de comunicación, incluidas las redes sociales, hacen el resto. Así es la imagen de la nueva política: limpia (la fotografía) y nórdica, aséptica, construida con muebles sin barnizar, sin logotipos, donde manda el blanco y (aunque no está en esta imagen) el cemento sin enlucir. Full Article
emo Don Lemon Departs Elon Musk’s X: ‘It’s Time for Me to Leave the Platform’ By www.adweek.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0000 Don Lemon announced his departure from X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. "It's time for me to leave the platform," the former CNN anchor said in a video posted to his official account. "I once believe that it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech," Lemon added. "But I now feel... Full Article CNN People Politics
emo ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Finale: Joan Vassos Chooses [SPOILER] in an Emotional Ending By variety.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:28:43 +0000 SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “The Golden Bachelorette’s” Season 1 finale, which aired Wednesday night on ABC. Joan Vassos’ journey as the first-ever “Golden Bachelorette” has come to a dramatic conclusion. Vassos, a school administrator, gave her final rose to insurance executive Chock Chapple — who proposed to her — and sent home ER […] Full Article News Joan Vassos The Golden Bachelor The Golden Bachelorette
emo WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats address press as Congress returns to session By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:25:29 +0000 Senate Democratic leadership is speaking to reporters as the 118th Congress enters its final weeks. The press conference comes after Senate Democrats lost their majority in last week’s elections for the incoming Senate in January. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Until the new Congress is sworn in on Jan. 3, the […] Full Article Senate Congress Democrats press conference Senate Democrats
emo Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can By www.yahoo.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T05:23:18Z Full Article
emo Oblique Strategies 1.0 by RemoDeVico By www.maxforlive.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:54:34 EST Oblique Strategies [Max for Live] (subtitled Over One Hundred Worthwhile Dilemmas) is... Full Article
emo CIA Reading Room cia-rdp83b01027r000200030009-4: ALERT MEMORANDUM ON PAKISTANI PLAN FOR AN EARLY NUCLEAR TEST By archive.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:04:45 GMT SECRET W* NFAC No.5436-79 Approved For Release 2007/02/08 : CIA-RDP83BO1027 000200030009-4 MEMORANDUM FOR: See Distribution 10 October 1979 SUBJECT : Alert Memorandum on Pakistani Plan for an Early Nuclear Test We are preparing an Alert Memorandum on Pakistani plans for an early nuclear test....This item belongs to: texts/godaneinbox.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Image Container PDF, Metadata Full Article texts/godaneinbox
emo In Memoriam, Dorothy Allison (Author, Lesbian, Working-class Escapee) By kkfi.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:55:41 +0000 American author, activist, lesbian, teacher, anthropologist, and working-class escapee, Dorothy Allison, died November 6th, 2024. She was 75 years old. In her honor, Arlene Zaucha shared the radio program she […] The post In Memoriam, Dorothy Allison (Author, Lesbian, Working-class Escapee) appeared first on KKFI. Full Article
emo Following up "Mother of all htmx demos" | David Guillot By david.guillot.me Published On :: 2024-11-14T05:47:01+00:00 Full Article
emo How to Git Push to Remote Branch By phoenixnap.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T08:01:14+00:00 Full Article
emo ‘Your brain isn’t fully formed until you’re 25’: A neuroscientist demolishes the greatest mind myth By www.sciencefocus.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T08:04:58+00:00 Full Article
emo Can We Make Democracy Smarter? - by John H By demlotteries.substack.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T08:13:47+00:00 Full Article
emo Remote branch is not showing up in "git branch -r" - Stack Overflow By stackoverflow.com Published On :: 2024-11-14T08:26:39+00:00 Full Article