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Trump Overhauls Key Environmental Law To Speed Up Pipelines And Other Projects

In Atlanta today, President Trump will announce big changes to the regulations that govern one of the nation's most significant environmental laws. The aim is to speed up approval for major projects like pipelines and highways, but critics say it could sideline the concerns of poor and minority communities impacted by those projects, and discount their impact on climate change. The 50-year-old National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. It requires federal agencies to consider the environmental effects of proposed projects before they are approved. It also gives the public and interest groups the ability to comment on those evaluations. The administration's new regulations are expected to reduce the types and number of projects that will be subject to review under the NEPA. An earlier version of the proposed rules truncated those reviews in an effort to streamline processes that can take years to complete. It also dropped a requirement




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Jagmeet Singh tallies up the price for NDP to support fall throne speech: Chris Hall

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh tells CBC Radio's The House that he’s not looking to force an election this fall if the Liberal government follows through on commitments to help women and other marginalized groups affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.



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Suing Facebook over hate speech, nuclear fusion in sci-fi, invasive Strep A, British 'pantos', Tantura & more

Facebook faces a $2 billion lawsuit over hate speech; Expanse co-author Ty Franck on the role of nuclear fusion in sci-fi universes and the real world; making sense of the connection between respiratory virus outbreaks and invasive Strep A bacterial infections; a theatre director's bid to bring British holiday 'pantos' to Canada; Israeli documentary Tantura confronts an alleged massacre in a Palestinian village; and more.



  • Radio/Day 6

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Aussie ‘speed golf’ couple

SPEED golf is a sport where you run between holes, trying to finish as quickly as possible yet shoot a low score. Wahroonga couple Roddy Main and Carole Whitehouse competed in the World Championships.




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New speed bumps ‘dangerous’

Waverley Council will investigate the possible closure of the Spring St exit of the council carpark at Eastgate Shopping Centre after a pedestrian was hit




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Peenemünde: Von Vorpommern ins All - Raumfahrtfirma soll Jobs schaffen

»Ein Raumfahrtunternehmen will sich in Vorpommern ansiedeln und arbeitet an einem leistungsstarken Antrieb. Das könnte bald gut bezahlte Jobs in die strukturschwache Region locken.«




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Column: MP Jache Adams On Throne Speech

[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has always believed in fairness as the foundation of a strong and inclusive Bermuda. Over the years, we have implemented many policies designed to make Bermuda fairer, including reducing payroll taxes for 86% of our workers, creating a minimum wage to ensure fair […]






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Bandimere Speedway, with its family feel and junior programs, leaving legacy as community pillar

"It just goes to show, out here at Bandimere, it's a community, but it's more than that -- it's a big family."






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Weekend Movie Marathon: David Alan Grier, 'Peeples' Champ



Kerry Washington co-stars in Peeples, Saturday at 7P/6C.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole’s Astounding Speech [Unedited]



Her presence calms the crowd.




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Melissa Harris Perry Isn’t Done…Speech!



Power to the activists.




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Photos: Opening Of Parliament, Throne Speech

The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 8], with the 2024 Throne Speech outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries attended the proceedings. Related Stories Convening Of The Legislature This Friday Looking Back On 2013: The Year In Photos Photos: The Sunset Before […]




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Jillian Terceira Begins Peelbergen Pro Tour XXL

Jillian Terceira began competing in the Peelbergen Pro Tour XXL International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. On day one, Terceira competes in one class. Terceira riding Lucy finished 60th in the 1.10m two phases special class, the pair clocked a time of 40.42, but they had 3 penalty fault points in the first phase, […]




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Truck Gets ‘Stuck’ On Speed Bump In Flatts

A truck has apparently become stuck on top of the speed bump in Flatts today [Nov 30], with the vehicle seen sitting stationary on the speed bump since late this morning. The driver was seen out of the vehicle helping to direct traffic around the truck, which at our last check today was still ‘stuck’ […]




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Cumbermack Hoping For Speedy Recovery

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda motorcycle racer Jediah Cumbermack hopes for a swift recovery after breaking his wrist during a recent MotoAmerica Junior Cup race in Minnesota. The 17-year-old sustained the injury in the sixth leg of the nine-race series at the Brainerd International Raceway. Cumbermack, representing Texas-based team A.I.R Onze Moto Racing, finished fifteenth […]




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Chamber Statement On The Throne Speech

The Chamber of Commerce said they look forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and hope it covers a variety of topics including our aging population, Caricom, corporate tax, real estate, the sugar tax and more. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber looks forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and Pre-Budget reports, which we hope will cover some of the […]




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Live Video & Updates: 2024 Throne Speech

[Updating] The Convening of Parliament is taking place this morning [Nov 8], with Governor Rena Lalgie delivering the 2024 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The proceedings are set to get underway later this morning and we will provide what coverage we are able to while it is live, […]




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Full Text: Government’s 2024 Throne Speech

Legislation will be amended to increase maximum allowable severance pay from 26 weeks to 32 weeks for employees in continuous employment for 13 years or more, the Banks and Deposit Companies Act 1999 will be amended to require basic banking services to be provided for all persons, and the Ministry of Justice will support the […]




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Nonprofit Alliance Response To Throne Speech

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda issued a response following the government’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda commends the government for the focus of today’s Throne Speech on early intervention and prevention, cost of living reduction and ongoing collaboration with the Third Sector. “Continued emphasis on education reform as well as development of […]




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Chamber Of Commerce On Throne Speech

“We believe it would be more beneficial for the economy and society overall if the Government focused on strengthening its existing responsibilities before extending its reach into further areas of the private sector,” the Chamber of Commerce said following today’s Throne Speech. A spokesperson said, “It was positive to see a couple of points that […]




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Centre Against Abuse On 2024 Throne Speech

The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] said they are “enthusiastic and pleased that the Throne Speech included the implementation of a Specialist Domestic Abuse Court for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “CAA has lobbied for this initiative over the past decade, and we want to express our gratitude to all involved in moving this forward. “We believe […]




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BPSU Responds To 2024 Throne Speech

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] says that it expresses its “support for several ambitious initiatives outlined in the recent Throne Speech” and added that “urgent action is needed to stem the tide of rising healthcare costs” and also noted that pension reform is “another growing concern.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union […]




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SpeedyLook Browser Hijacker

What kind of extension is SpeedyLook?

Our examination of SpeedyLook has revealed that it is an unreliable browser extension designed to hijack a web browser by changing its settings. This extension forces users to visit guardflares.com. Additionally, SpeedyLook enables the "Managed by your organization" setting (in Chrome browsers).




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Google and Big Tech are censoring free speech

Google is acting directly to shape what people can say and what they're allowed to speak. It's a direct effort to stifle free speech. Continue reading




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Our government is using Big Tech companies to circumvent the First Amendment and censor free speech on its behalf

Google, Facebook and Twitter should be treated as state actors under existing legal doctrines. Using a combination of statutory inducements and regulatory threats, Congress has co-opted Silicon Valley to do through the back door what government cannot directly accomplish under the Constitution. Congress is giving Big Tech immunity and more power in exchange for it censoring whatever Congress wants censored. Continue reading




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Censorship is antithetical to the scientific method because it requires free speech and open debate and skepticism

Censorship is antithetical to the scientific method because it requires free speech and open debate and skepticism Continue reading




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FLSUN T1 Pro Ultra-High Speed 3D printer review – Breathtakingly fast, quiet, and outstanding print quality!

REVIEW – 3D printing is fun and challenging. You can download countless free files from sites like Thingiverse and Printables, Cults 3D, and Thangs, or create your own using Fusion 360 TinkerCAD. It takes time, patience, and a love of tinkering, but it can be great fun. Many 3D printing enthusiasts will agree that incessant […]




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Sneak peek

Sneak peek — tray, citrus chess board, serving board.




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nazi free speech

Today on Married To The Sea: nazi free speech


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TIFI WIN: The 10-Speed Lamp

Here we see a nice little floor lamp made from old bicycle parts. Be sure to lock it up or someone might steal it!

Check out more theft-worthy WINs here!





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Tennis Player Li Na Gives the Best Acceptance Speech After Winning the Australian Open






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Peer support roles in mental health services

We've published Insight 31 - Peer support roles in mental health services - which was written by Louise Christie, Network Manager (Policy and Development) at Scottish Recovery Network. 

The print version has been newly designed to reflect our new brand and colours. I think you'll agree that it looks rather lovely. Print copies are available on request

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Behind-the-scenes peek into picture book writing & illustration process with Hazel Mitchell (SWEET PEA SUMMER, Candlewick)

Hazel Mitchell has helped create more than twenty children's books, including her award-winning picture book Toby (Candlewick Press). Her illustrations appear in books by Cynthia Lord, JaNay Brown-Wood (Imani's Moon was mentioned on the Stephen Colbert show!), Lynn Parrish Sutton, Liza Gardner Walsh and others. You can find out more about Hazel and her work at HazelMitchell.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Synopsis of SWEET PEA SUMMER (Candlewick):

During her mother’s absence, a young girl discovers the joys of gardening—and the rewards of persistence and a sharp eye—in a sweet intergenerational story. With warm, child-friendly illustrations and a simple narration, Hazel Mitchell tells a timeless story about holding on to hope in hard times and finding the strength and determination to see it through. A brief author’s note at the end offers a bit of history and a few details about sweet peas for aspiring gardeners.

Q. What inspired you to write Sweet Pea Summer?

My inspiration for the book were memories I have from staying with my grandparents when I was little (4-6 years old). They lived in a row of mill cottages in a Yorkshire town called Huddersfield. The town was born out of the wool trade and had many factories and tall towers, but was surrounded by beautiful countryside. I started to sketch my memories of staying with them - the cottage, the garden, the countryside with the moors and mill chimneys, the cats that were always scampering around, the long road that stretched away up a sloping hill to the town itself.

My granddad was an excellent gardener. I suspect this came from the war years in Britain when everyone grew their own food as much as possible. In my memory the garden was so, so long with a little greenhouse and was stuffed with veggies and flowers. Of course, my memory exaggerated everything. I was seeing through a small child's eyes. I even googled the road on Google Streetview and the cottage and the garden are still there, just much smaller than I recalled.

I decided there was a story in these sketches and my rememberings. I find that I'm often inspired by childhood memories, places and real life things, like my own dog who is the main character in the book 'Toby', also from Candlewick Press. I've even been known to use my house in books, or feature the landscape of Maine, where I live, and sometimes I draw objects from my home. it gives authenticity I think.

Q. What was the writing and illustration process like?

After some note making, more doodles and musing I decided on the main character of a girl. She's not exactly me. My sister also went to stay with my grandparents when my mother was ill and that was really the nugget that set me rolling. The girl is sad and missing her mother, so Grandpa invites her to help in the garden and, in particular, to look after the sweet peas. (My own grandfather grew chrysanthemums, but I decided children would relate more to sweet peas. Plus it is easier to say!).

The grandparents do not look like my grandparents and even though the child is not really me, I guess she shares some of my personality characteristics and DO I love gardening! (Although I always fail with sweet peas, which is ironic). I found I had all the inspiration I needed to get started on roughing out a story.

Writing and illustrating Sweet Pea Summer was a long process, as most books tend to me. There are a lot of images in the book, which is kind of graphic novelish in a way, with multiple images on some pages that follow a grid layout. Although I did preliminary character and setting sketches, I then spent time writing scene progressions and story boarding before I was ready to do the first full dummy.

I've found this saves me time in the long run, when I finally start to sketch I can be pretty certain I have the rudimentary story arc and length of book down. We had 2-3 edits and rehashes before my editors, art director and myself were all happy to go to finals. Finals are always the very long and arduous stage of the book for me. The first spark of story and hashing it out is the inspirational bit.

I did all the art for Sweet Pea in pencil and watercolor (usually I colour an under painting digitally), but I felt this book needed a traditional watercolour feel. It was a longer process for sure! Along the way I did a good amount of picture research especially on the landscapes and the flowers - plus the process of growing them, which features in the story. The parallel between the illness of the m/c's mom and the flowers failing to open was important to me. didn't want it to be too obvious to the reader.

My editor, Liz Bicknell at Candlewick Press, was very helpful, as always, keeping the story on track. Pam Consolazio was my art director, and her nickname was Sweet Pea as a child! it is lovely when you find unexpected connections. I scan my own artwork, which gives me the luxury of making any tweaks to the final art. I think the whole book took about 2 years, including edits etc.

It's wonderful when your book finally arrives in your mailbox! (Just like any birth, the pain recedes!) It was especially concerning in this time of the pandemic, but everything went well and the books arrived in time for publication.

Q. What advice do you have for young writers and illustrators?

My advice to young writers and illustrators is always work on stories that you love and feel an emotional response to whether, happy, sad, funny or just that you just love and know the subject. It will always show in your work!

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For more insights from book creators, see my Inkygirl interview archives.

 





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Do-Re-Meet: Pre-Concert Speed Dating + Isidore String Quartet Concert

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7-8:30PM: Speed Dating 9PM: Concert featuring the Isidore String Quartet Find your perfect harmony among music-loving singles* in your age group by participating in 8-minute speed dates while enjoying catered appetizers on the historic Princeton University campus! Everyone will then head over to the concert hall to experience the trailblazing Isidore String Quartet. May you enjoy Isidore with a fellow music-lover you adore! Age Groups: Group Do: 24-39 Group Re: 40-59 Group Mi: 60+ Tickets for the full evening—admission to both the Do-Re-Meet event and the ensuing concert—are $50 General/$25 Student (an $80 value). If you already have a ticket to the concert and want to add on this experience, please contact us. *This event is designated for individuals seeking heterosexual connections. There will be an LGBTQIA+ and Allies Mingle on Saturday, December 7, 2024. To learn more about the Do-Re-Meet program and see more of Princeton University Concerts' social events for music lovers, click here. This event is presented by Princeton University Concerts. For a full event listing and tickets, please visit this link. Presented in partnership with TheSinglesGroup.com and Olsson's Fine Foods.




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Charles Milander Reveals The Key Components of a Motivational Speech

A lot of people don’t realize it, but, being able to hole a motivational speech is similar to having superpowers, mostly because it can allow you to completely change the lives of the people listening to you. However, according to Charles Milander, in order to become an amazing motivational speaker, one must first learn and ... Read more

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Tech Briefing: A 90mm Full Suspension Singlespeed, 135mm Cranks, Wheel Protection Kits & More



All the tech from the last <i>two</i> months.
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Le Petit Prince Turns 80: A Peek Inside the Library’s Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Collections

Author, poet, aviator and adventurer par excellence, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is one of the most well-known French writers in contemporary history. This year marks the 80th anniversary of his most famous publication, Le petit prince (The Little Prince) published in 1943. Le petit prince is translated into over 250 languages with adaptations into radio plays, films, ballets, operas, musicals, children’s board books, and even an animated film. You can find a copy in Yiddish or the Burundian language of Kirundi.




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News24 | 'Together we usher a new political dawn,' says Botswana president Duma Boko in inauguration speech

Botswana's new president Duma Boko used his inauguration on Friday to tell the world that he and his government were ushering in a "new political dawn".




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Print-to-Speech and Speech-to-Print: Mapping Early Literacy

The “Reading Peaceniks” The authors of this article are a group of researchers and practitioners who are looking to end the divisiveness of the “reading wars” — and help children learn to read and write with competence and pleasure. See the list of contributing editors as well as the 25 nationally recognized colleagues who support this effort.





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News24 | SA Jewish Board of Deputies approaches Equality Court with social media hate speech complaint

The Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies has asked the Equality Court in Cape Town to declare politician Mehmet Vefa Dag's social media posts about about Jewish people hate speech.