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ike Katalanische Politiker treten in unbefristeten Hungerstreik By www.collectiuemma.cat Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 21:30:00 +0100 Zwei der inhaftierten Anführer der katalanischen Unabhängigkeitsbewegung sind am Wochenende in den Hungerstreik getreten. Der ehemalige Minister Jordi Turull und der Aktivist Jordi Sánchez wollten damit nicht nur auf ihr Schicksal aufmerksam machen. Ein Foto der zum Teil seit mehr als einem Jahr inhaftierten Katalanen im Innenhof des Gefängnisses Lledoners. Der erste und dritte von links sind in einen Hungerstreik getreten: Jordi Sànchez, Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull, Joaquim Forn, Jordi Cuixart, Josep Rull and Raul Romeva (v.l.n.r.). ©Maria Vernet / Omnium Cultural AFP STERN 2-12-2018 Wenige Wochen vor dem Beginn eines Prozesses gegen 18 führende Personen der katalanischen Unabhängigkeitsbewegung sind zwei der Angeklagten in einen unbefristeten Hungerstreik getreten. Die im katalanischen Gefängnis von Lledoners unweit von Barcelona einsitzenden Abgeordneten Jordi Sànchez und Jordi Turull gaben am Samstag den Beginn ihrer Aktion bekannt. In einer Erklärung warfen der ehemalige Minister Jordi Turull, der im März 2018 verhaftet wurde, und Jordi Sànchez, der Ex-Vorsitzende der Assemblea Nacional Catalana, dem spanischen Verfassungsgericht vor, ihr Berufungsverfahren vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte (EGMR) zu blockieren. Außerdem verwehre die spanische Justiz mehrere Verfassungsbeschwerden, wie sie auf Twitter mitteilten. Den Politikern drohen 25 Jahre Haft Ende Oktober hatte das Oberste Gericht in Madrid nach einjährigen Ermittlungen die Eröffnung eines Verfahrens gegen den früheren katalanischen Vizepräsidenten Oriol Junqueras, Turull, Sànchez und 15 weitere Separatisten wegen Rebellion, Ungehorsams und Unterschlagung angeordnet. Ein Termin für die Prozesseröffnung wurde noch nicht genannt. Nach Medieneinschätzung werden die Katalanen erst Anfang 2019 erstmals auf der Anklagebank sitzen. Die Anklage fordert bis zu 25 Jahre Haft für die katalanischen Unabhängigkeitspolitiker. Nach dem Unabhängigkeitsreferendum vom 1. Oktober 2017, das die Madrider Regierung für illegal erklärt hatte, und einem anschließenden Mehrheitsbeschluss des katalanischen Parlaments hatte die spanische Regierung unter dem damaligen Ministerpräsidenten Mariano Rajoy den Regionalpräsident Carles Puigdemont und sein Kabinett abgesetzt. Madrid stellte die autonome Region unter Zwangsverwaltung. Seit mehr als einem Jahr sitzen zahlreiche Politiker der damaligen Regionalregierung und Aktivisten der Unabhängigkeitsbewegung in U-Haft. Mehrere katalanische Politiker, darunter der abgesetzte Regionalpräsident Carles Puigdemont, flohen ins Exil. Puigdemont war im März 2018 in Deutschland auf der Durchreise von Finnland nach Belgien festgenommen worden. Das Schleswig-Holsteinische Oberlandesgericht hielt den Auslieferungsantrag der Spanier wegen des Vorwurfs der Rebellion für unbegründet. Bei den von Madrid kurzfristig einberufenen Neuwahlen im Dezember 2017 setzten sich aber erneut die Parteien durch, die eine Trennung von Spanien fordern. Turull und Sànchez wurden ungeachtet ihrer U-Haft ins Parlament von Barcelona gewählt. +++ Lesen Sie auch den Hintergrundartikel: "Warum Katalonien so vehement die Unabhängigkeit fordert" +++ Full Article
ike Spain: 2 Catalan Separatists Start Hunger Strike in Prison By www.collectiuemma.cat Published On :: Sun, 02 Dec 2018 21:45:00 +0100 NYT By The Associated Press Dec. 1, 2018 BARCELONA, Spain — Two leaders of Catalonia's separatist movement who have spent the last year in prison started a hunger strike on Saturday to protest what they claim is the unfair treatment by Spanish courts. Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, regional lawmakers in northeastern Catalonia, said in a statement distributed by the Catalan government that "we will never give up on our right to a fair trial." Spain's government responded by saying that they and other separatist leaders will be treated just like any other citizens brought before the law. The government led by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a statement that "like all citizens who are subject to and protected by the rule of law, the separatist leaders will receive a fair trial." Sanchez and Turull are two of nine separatist leaders who are in pre-trial custody for their role in an illegal secession attempt by Catalonia's leaders last year. Spain's state prosecutors will pursue charges of rebellion against both, asking for sentences of 17 years for Sanchez and 16 years for Turull. Sanchez and Turull are being held in a prison near Barcelona, the largest city in the Catalonia region. They have been kept behind bars with authorities saying they pose a risk of continuing to push for secession and fleeing Spain like other separatist leaders, including former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont. The trial is expected to start in the coming months. Catalonia's current separatist leaders insist they won't desist in their effort to break away from the rest of Spain. Election results and polls show that the 7.5 million resident of the wealthy Catalonia region are roughly equally divided by the secession issue. Full Article
ike AP Interview: Catalan separatists on hunger strike speak out By www.collectiuemma.cat Published On :: Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:15:00 +0100 In this undated photo provided by Catalan language association Omnium Cultural, showing jailed Catalan separatist leaders posing for a photo inside Lledoners jail in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, 50 kms from Barcelona, Spain, with left to right; Jordi Sanchez, Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull, Joaquim Forn, Jordi Cuixart, Josep Rull and Raul Romeva. Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, have been in a medical ward since Friday Dec. 14, 2018, as the hunger strike by the group of Catalan politicians enters its third week and begins to take a toll on their health, but they say their upcoming treason trial will allow them to peacefully promote their cause for independence from Spain. (Maria Vernet/Omnium Cultural via AP) APNews By ARITZ PARRA December 16, 2018 SANT JOAN DE VILATORRADA, Spain (AP) — As a hunger strike by jailed Catalan separatist politicians enters its third week and begins to take a toll on their health, they say their upcoming rebellion trial will allow them to peacefully promote their cause for independence from Spain. In rare interviews in a prison north of Barcelona, Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, who has been in a medical ward since Friday, repeated calls for dialogue between Catalan’s regional government and Spain’s central authorities in Madrid. They also rejected any depiction of the secessionist movement in the prosperous northeastern region of Catalonia as violent. Sanchez told The Associated Press that their trial, set to begin early next year, will be “a unique moment to denounce the attitude of the Kingdom of Spain contrary to the political and democratic rights in Catalonia.” “We are not going to let this opportunity go to waste,” he added. Spain says the 22 defendants in the case are being prosecuted not for their ideas but for defying court orders by holding a banned independence referendum in Catalonia last year and making an illegal attempt to secede. Some of them have been indicted on charges of rebellion or sedition and face decades in prison in what local media have dubbed “the trial of the century” in Spain’s Supreme Court. A preliminary hearing will be held Tuesday, although the defendants are not expected in court until weeks later. Catalonia’s banned independence referendum in October 2017, Spain’s violent crackdown to stop it and a subsequent declaration of independence by Catalan authorities led to an unprecedented seven-month takeover by central authorities of the region of 7.4 million people. More than a year later, the shockwaves from the Catalan independence movement are still being felt across Spain. A political divide is growing between Catalan and Spanish nationalism, a development that has fueled the momentum of a far-right populist party that recently won a dozen seats in Andalusia’s regional parliament. Sanchez emerged clad in three layers of clothes despite normal heating in the modern prison managed by the Catalan government. His doctor says a permanent chill is the result of not ingesting calories and adds that the 54 year-old has lost more than 5 kilograms (11 pounds) since he began fasting on Dec. 1. Turull, a former candidate to become the region’s chief, was sent to the Lledoners prison infirmary Friday because his kidneys have been affected after he shed over 13 pounds in two weeks. He tricks his body to ignore its hunger with nicotine. Two more former Catalan cabinet members also joined the strike Dec. 3, but other inmates from a competing separatist political group, including former Catalan Vice President Oriol Junqueras, have chosen not to join, again exposing different approaches within the independence movement. Turull said his protest comes with “a sense of responsibility” and he is not looking to starve to death. “Its end depends on how far our strength takes us and on achieving our goal of calling attention to Spain’s judicial problem,” the 52-year-old lawyer said. Their aim is to press Spain’s Constitutional Court to rule on appeals about their political rights and their prolonged pre-trial jailing. The strikers think the court is deliberately trying to block them from reaching the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, where they hope to expose the judicial flaws they see at home. The Spanish top court has recently begun to issue some rulings in a series of appeals and says that it’s working as fast as the judicial calendar allows it to in “dealing with the complexity of a case that affects fundamental rights and a careful analysis of criminal law.” Central Spanish authorities see no reason for the hunger strike. “Their arguments are false. They will have a fair trial because in Spain the judiciary is independent,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said recently, adding that his government rejects both taking politics to court and “politicizing justice.” Although Spain’s system of appointing top justices and prosecutors has been questioned in and outside Spain, those who think it’s working list the numerous sentences against the country’s political and economic elite. One such ruling earlier this year led to Mariano Rajoy’s ousting as prime minister and brought Sanchez to power. Sanchez, a Socialist, has tried a conciliatory tone, but his approach has not reduced tensions with the Catalan separatists. Hardening rhetoric against the nationalists has spread across Spain’s political spectrum and coincided with the ascent of Vox, a far-right party. Turull, a longtime secessionist, says Spain’s far right is dragging other parties to its extremism and becoming “a machine of generating tensions” in Catalonia. He also says Sanchez should consider dialogue more than ever, including on the underlying issue of Catalan self-determination. No prime minister in Spain has agreed to that in the past, arguing it goes against Spain’s constitution. With polls showing that Catalan society is evenly divided on the issue of independence, Sanchez instead defends more self-government in Catalonia as a solution, and says he would rather spend time talking about social and economic policies. “There are ways to delve into the core issue without anyone having to give up their fundamental positions,” Turull said in the prison visiting room. But he warned that talks are not going to yield progress if they are done for political gains. “They should be in the realm of utmost discretion, away from the microphones,” he said. The jailed politician rejects the idea that taking a weekly central government meeting to Barcelona amid extraordinary security measures next week is “a way of showing affection to Catalonia,” as Sanchez has put it. Separatists are supporting protests against the cabinet’s presence in the Catalan capital while jockeying for a meeting between the prime minister and Catalonia’s regional chief, Quim Torra, whose cabinet has been criticized for not responding effectively to violent protesters. Turull said those favoring secession “should be stricter than ever against those who make us look bad.” “We have a red line, which is achieving our goals peacefully, using mediation and dialogue. We are never going to put anybody at risk,” he declared. Full Article
ike Spaniens Richter tanzen nach der Pfeife der Politiker By www.collectiuemma.cat Published On :: Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:30:00 +0100 Wegen fragwürdiger Anklagen, Urteile und Ernennungen gerät die spanische Justiz zunehmend ins Zwielicht. Die politischen Parteien haben zu grossen Einfluss auf die Ernennung der Richter. «Gerechtigkeit!» Spaniens Justiz gerät ins Zwielicht, etwa durch die Kehrtwende des obersten Gerichts im Fall der Grundbuchgebühren. (Bild: Susana Vera / Reuters) NZZ Ute Müller 13.12.2018. Dass die spanische Justiz langsam arbeitet und völlig überlastet ist, ist allseits bekannt. Dass aber die politischen Parteien Einfluss bis in die obersten Richtergremien haben, war den Bürgern lange Zeit nur wenig bewusst. Doch das änderte sich jüngst mit der Ernennung des Vorsitzenden des Generalrats der Justiz (Consejo General del Poder Judicial). Das Gremium entscheidet über die Besetzung der wichtigsten Richterposten im Land. Kaum war bekanntgeworden, dass Manuel Marchena, ein konservativer Richter an Spaniens oberstem Gerichtshof, zum Vorsitzenden dieses Rats gekürt werden sollte, drang Jubel aus dem Senat. Ignacio Cosido, der Sprecher der konservativen Fraktion in der kleinen Parlamentskammer, liess seine 146 Amtskollegen per Whatsapp wissen, dass man mit Marchenas Ernennung Einfluss auf die Prozesse gegen korrupte Politiker in den eigenen Reihen erlangen werde, denn man könne jetzt die Strafkammer des obersten Gerichts «von hinten kontrollieren». Die Textnachricht wurde der Zeitung «El Español» zugespielt, ein Aufschrei ging durch die gesamte Medienlandschaft. Kuhhandel zwischen Parteien Auch aus den Reihen der Richter wurde Kritik laut. Ramón Trillo, ehemaliger Vorsitzender einer der Kammern des obersten Gerichtshofs, rügte, dass die Richter immer mehr am Gängelband der Politik geführt würden. Die Verflechtung zwischen Richtern und Parteien beeinträchtige das Ansehen der Justiz. In der Tat ist die Auswahl der 20 Richter des Generalrats der Justiz eine Art Kuhhandel zwischen den führenden Parteien. Wenn das rechte Lager den Präsidenten stellen darf, dann dürfen die Linken die Mehrheit, nämlich 11 der Richter, ernennen und umgekehrt. So stand es klipp und klar in der Textnachricht von Cosido. Marchena blieb nichts anderes übrig, als seine Ernennung zum Präsidenten des Generalrats der Justiz abzulehnen. Dafür will er nun an seinem brisantesten Fall weiterarbeiten, nämlich am Prozess gegen den ehemaligen katalanischen Vizeregierungschef Oriol Junqueras und 17 weitere katalanische Separatisten. Der Prozess soll im Januar beginnen. Junqueras, der seit über einem Jahr in Untersuchungshaft sitzt, liess bereits über seinen Anwalt mitteilen, dass er Marchena wegen Befangenheit ablehnen werde. Eine Gruppe von vier Mitangeklagten folgte diesem Schritt. Marchena sei der Protagonist eines Paktes, der darauf abziele, die spanische Justiz zu kontrollieren, hiess es zur Begründung. Die offenkundige Nähe zu einer bestimmten politischen Gruppierung lasse Zweifel an seiner Neutralität bei diesem Prozess aufkommen. Die Angeklagten stützten ihren Befangenheitsantrag unter anderem auf die Textnachricht von Cosido. Umstrittener Vorwurf der Rebellion Für die inhaftierten Katalanen sieht es nicht günstig aus. In der Anklageschrift von Pablo Llarena, ebenfalls einem konservativen Magistraten des obersten Gerichtshofs, wird der Vorwurf erhoben, die katalanischen Politiker hätten eine «Rebellion» angezettelt, um die Unabhängigkeit ihrer Region zu erreichen. Llarena wirft ihnen im Weiteren zivilen Ungehorsam und die Veruntreuung öffentlicher Mittel bei der Durchführung der illegalen Volksabstimmung für die Loslösung Kataloniens von Spanien vor. Im Ausland hat man keine «Rebellion» erkannt. Die Behörden in vier europäischen Ländern haben Auslieferungsgesuche der spanischen Justiz gegen den ehemaligen katalanischen Regierungschef Carles Puigdemont und einige seiner Getreuen deshalb abgelehnt. Auch in Spanien regt sich Unmut über die Art, wie die Justiz den Katalonien-Konflikt behandelt. Vor einigen Tagen unterzeichneten 300 namhafte spanische Juristen und Verfassungsrechtler ein Manifest, in dem sie einen Prozess wegen «Rebellion» gegen die katalanischen Unabhängigkeitsbefürworter als «Irrtum» bezeichneten und die Freilassung der katalanischen Politiker verlangten. Der Untersuchungsrichter und die Staatsanwaltschaft hätten sich bei ihren Anschuldigungen auf den Artikel 472 des Strafgesetzbuchs gestützt, der die Anwendung von Gewalt mit Einsatz von Feuerwaffen oder Sprengstoff voraussetze. Dies sei aber mitnichten der Fall gewesen. «In dubio pro banco» Für grösste Empörung sorgte kürzlich auch ein umstrittenes Urteil beziehungsweise eine abrupte Kehrtwende des obersten Gerichtshofs. Ein Entscheid zu den Grundbuchgebühren bei Hypothekarverträgen fiel zuerst zugunsten der Bankkunden aus, kurz darauf wurde er ins Gegenteil korrigiert. Den Banken wurden damit Rückzahlungen an die Kunden in Höhe von mehreren Milliarden Euro erspart. «In dubio pro banco» (im Zweifel für die Bank), höhnten die Medien. «Mit diesem Urteil stehen wir da, als ob wir nach der Pfeife der Banken tanzen würden», räumte Nicolás Maurandi ein, einer der 28 Richter am obersten Gerichtshof. Blamiert hat sich Spaniens Rechtsprechung auch im Ausland. So urteilte der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte in Strassburg im November, dass der baskische Politiker Arnaldo Otegi, der einst als Anwalt für Mitglieder der baskischen Terrororganisation ETA arbeitete, keinen fairen Prozess erhalten habe. Die spanische Justiz muss nun ein gegen ihn verhängtes Berufsverbot überprüfen. Spanien ist allerdings nicht das einzige Land, dessen Urteile von europäischen Gerichten kassiert werden. Das gleiche Gericht verhängte eine Geldbusse von 14 400 Euro gegen Spanien, weil spanische Richter zwei jugendliche Katalanen zu einer Gefängnisstrafe verurteilt hatten; die beiden hatten bei einer Demonstration ein Bild des früheren Königs Juan Carlos verbrannt. Die belgischen Behörden wiederum nahmen einen mallorquinischen Rapper namens Josep Miquel Arenas in Schutz, weil er wegen Majestätsbeleidigung sowie der «Verherrlichung» von ETA-Verbrechen für drei Jahre hinter Gitter gehen sollte. Der unter dem Künstlernamen Valtonyc bekannte 25-Jährige kann weiterhin nicht nach Spanien reisen, ohne festgenommen zu werden. Unabhängigkeit nicht gewährleistet Die Staatengruppe gegen Korruption (Greco), eine Unterorganisation des Europarats, monierte in ihrem letzten Bericht die undurchsichtigen politischen Geschäfte bei der Ernennung von Richtern. Sie empfahl, mindestens die Hälfte der Richter sollte von den Kollegen ernannt werden und nicht vom Parlament oder vom Senat. Die unselige Praxis reiche bis in die Provinzen Spaniens und müsse dringend korrigiert werden. Die Greco vermisst auch objektive Kriterien bei der Kandidatenauswahl. Die zwölf Mitglieder des spanischen Verfassungsgerichts müssen nicht einmal Richter sein, es genügt, dass sie eine juristische Laufbahn eingeschlagen haben. Vier der Mitglieder des Verfassungsgerichts, das sich mit den heikelsten gesellschaftlichen Themen befasst, werden vom Parlament ernannt, vier vom Senat, zwei von der Regierung und nur zwei vom obersten Richtergremium. 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ike Catalan Hunger Strikers Send Message to European Leaders By www.collectiuemma.cat Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:15:00 +0100 NYT By REUTERS 17-12-2018 Four jailed Catalan separatist leaders currently on hunger strike sent letters to more than 40 European heads on Monday to protest what they see as mistreatment by the Spanish courts. The dispute between Catalonia's independence-seeking regional government and Madrid has worsened in recent weeks as negotiations have reached an impasse. Pro-independence protests are planned across Catalonia on Friday. "We suffer from a judicial process that severely violates our fundamental rights, including the right to the presumption of innocence," the Catalan leaders wrote in the letter, which was sent to more than 40 European heads of state and government. Spain's courts are unduly delaying their appeal demands to prevent the separatists appealing at the European level, the Catalan leaders said. The four signatories went on hunger strike earlier this month to protest their treatment by the Spanish judiciary, though they have no intention of starving themselves to death, one told Reuters last week. A total of nine Catalan leaders are in jail awaiting trial for their role in the region's failed bid to split from Spain last year. If convicted, they face decades in prison on charges including misappropriation of funds and rebellion. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his cabinet will travel to Barcelona on Friday for a meeting to be held amid high security as pro-independence groups have announced plans to hold protests and block transport in the region. (Reporting by Sam Edwards; Editing by Angus MacSwan) Full Article
ike Readers say those who ‘Leave the Leaves’ should make like a tree and get out of here By www.boston.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 “Get a rake and tend to your home. This is not rocket science." The post Readers say those who ‘Leave the Leaves’ should make like a tree and get out of here appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article Community Climate Change Environment Outdoors Readers Say Real Estate
ike What it was like in Stowe, Vermont during peak foliage this fall season By www.boston.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:25:06 +0000 A gondola ride, a brewery, a sugar house, and more rounded out our day in Stowe. The post What it was like in Stowe, Vermont during peak foliage this fall season appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article Travel Beer Fall Foliage Fall in New England Hiking History New England Travel Outdoors Vermont
ike Why Do Cows Like Music? By www.cmuse.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:14:25 +0000 While we cannot be entirely sure what cows think about when they listen to music, we can safely assume that they like it. But cows ... Read more The post Why Do Cows Like Music? appeared first on CMUSE. Full Article MUSIC FUN
ike Do Snakes Like Music? By www.cmuse.org Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:23:36 +0000 It’s easy to understand why snakes aren’t the most beloved animals in the world. They’re scaley, cold, and scary. But have you ever stopped to ... Read more The post Do Snakes Like Music? appeared first on CMUSE. Full Article MUSIC FUN
ike What Kind of Music Do Dogs Like? By www.cmuse.org Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 03:19:29 +0000 Man’s best friend, the dog, does more than offer companionship and protection. They also like to share in our hobbies and be involved in our ... Read more The post What Kind of Music Do Dogs Like? appeared first on CMUSE. Full Article MUSIC FUN
ike Actor Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event By www.boston.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:26:55 +0000 Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest The post Actor Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article News Celebs Entertainment Movies
ike Live updates: Educators in 3 North Shore districts are on strike By www.boston.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:33:03 +0000 Educators in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead are fighting for increased wages and paid parental leave. The post Live updates: Educators in 3 North Shore districts are on strike appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article News Local News
ike What it’s like to go apple picking at the top-ranked Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow By www.boston.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:42:06 +0000 "It feels like you are actually in a fairy tale." The post What it’s like to go apple picking at the top-ranked Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article Travel Fall in New England Family Food Kids New England Travel Outdoors Parenting Things to Do
ike Former Pro Bowler explains why he ‘didn’t like’ playing for the Patriots By www.boston.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:50:58 +0000 "I just felt like I didn’t fit into the situation." The post Former Pro Bowler explains why he ‘didn’t like’ playing for the Patriots appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article Sports Football NFL Patriots
ike No Place Like Home By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:30:00 +0000 Karolina Chorvath grew up caught between different countries and languages. She’s a third culture kid, which can mean lots of things; some are the children of mixed marriages, some are refugees or the children of immigrants. One thing they have in common, is that they tend to feel like they don’t fully belong anywhere. Full Article
ike There is no place like Salem during Halloween By www.boston.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:15:00 +0000 Plus: New England's scariest attractions, a cruise with celebrity chefs, and Kennebunkport Hotel Week. The post There is no place like Salem during Halloween appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article Travel Cruises Deals & Steals Fall Foliage Fall in New England Flights Free Halloween Holidays Hotels Maine New England New England Travel Salem Halloween Scenic Six Travel Tips
ike This is what it’s like in the Mass. towns with the closest presidential election results By www.boston.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:49:52 +0000 Residents say rallying around local issues helps them find common ground. The post This is what it’s like in the Mass. towns with the closest presidential election results appeared first on Boston.com. Full Article News 2024 Election Donald Trump Kamala Harris Politics
ike The Worship Podcast (Episode 18): What Does Revival Worship Sound Like? - Dustin Smith & James Galbraith By www.allaboutworship.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:42:19 -0500 On this episode of The Worship Podcast, Dustin and James talk about their experience in revival movements, as well as lessons learned and things to consider for your worship experience. What's the new sound? Where is the sound of worship headed? You might be surprised at their answer. ----------------- The Worship Podcast is powered by All About Worship in partnership with WeAreWorship. Subscribe to the podcast: theworshippodcast.com linktr.ee/theworshippodcast You can also connect with The Worship Podcast on social media: The Worship Podcast on Facebook The Worship Podcast on Instagram The Worship Podcast on Twitter Full Article Podcasts
ike If your kid is a picky eater it’s probably not your fault, Black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections, Spicy Vodka Chicken Parmesan By www.wpr.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:05:29 +0000 This week Zorba and Karl discuss how children’s food pickiness may be pre-disposed, and they talk about why black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections. Plus, they share […] Full Article Food Health
ike CBN NewsWatch AM: Iran Now Reportedly Set to Strike Israel in Days - 11/01/24 By www.cbn.com Published On :: Iran is reportedly preparing for an attack on Israel within days. 2024 is seeing record-breaking early voting as election day approaches. As election day gets closer, one Illinois church wants to encourage the next president -- with prayer. ... Full Article
ike Iran Plans 'Strong and Complex' Strike On Israel | CBN NewsWatch 11/4/24 By www.cbn.com Published On :: Israel reportedly planning what's being called a "strong and complex" strike against Israel with more powerful warheads and weapons, according to The Wall Street Journal, and also says it could build a nuclear weapon, the US sends B-52 bombers to the Full Article
ike After Most Disturbing Anti-Semitism Spike Since WWII, 2,000 Israelis Airlifted from Netherlands By www.cbn.com Published On :: After Most Disturbing Anti-Semitism Spike Since WWII, 2,000 Israelis Airlifted from Netherlands Full Article
ike Fathering Like the Father You Never Had By www1.cbn.com Published On :: Monday, August 24, 2020 - 12:15pm For a man to have real children is easy enough. For children to have a real father is another matter entirely. Growing up fatherless left gaps in me. It does for everyone. Whether your dad was steeped in addiction, an absentee, or just ill-equipped, here are 5 key lessons I’ve acquired over the years. They are helping me to father like the father I never had. I’m praying they’ll help you too! 1. Be a courageous leader. I am the son of an absentee, alcoholic, abandoning man full of excuses. I... Full Article
ike Israel and U.S. Prepare for Iran Strike - 11/05/24 By www.cbn.com Published On :: Iran threatens missile strikes, Israeli air defenses shoot drones from Iraq. Analysis:John Waage on U.S. elections & Yigal Carmon (MEMRI) on how Iran's ethnic minorities could throw off the Islamic regime. Jewish friends in Shiloh pray for America. Full Article
ike Surprise Drone Strike on Israeli Base Kills Four | CBN NewsWatch October14, 2024 By www.cbn.com Published On :: Hezbollah drone gets through Israeli defenses and hits military base without warning, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens more, US sends an advanced missile defense system to Israel, Lebanon homes found to be filled with Hezbollah weapons, ... Full Article
ike When Success Feels Like Failure By www1.cbn.com Published On :: Friday, July 19, 2019 - 12:00am What does success in your job look like? Is it advancing in your career to higher positions? Is it earning more money? Is it making a difference in the world? Would God ever call you to something knowing that your efforts would fail? I’ve often found these questions to be interesting thoughts to ponder. God called Moses to stand up to Pharaoh, but then hardened Pharaoh’s heart so that he wouldn’t give in until enduring the various plagues. Ultimately, I think most of us would consider Moses’ “... Full Article
ike Analysis: What will the sector’s covenant with the government look like? By www.thirdsector.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:50:33 +0100 It is being hailed as a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to make the sector’s voice heard but what might the new agreement between the sector and the government include? Andy Ricketts reports Full Article Policy and Politics