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League of Oregon Cities Awards i-PRO Contract to Simplify Security Solution Procurement for Public Sector

This contract provides public sector customers across the U.S. with simplified access to i-PRO’s security products and services.




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Citing safety, sleep experts call for end to daylight saving time

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.




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Citing agent safety, IRS ends unannounced visits

Washington — Internal Revenue Service personnel will no longer make unannounced visits to businesses or households, except in certain circumstances.




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FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Acacia (Gum Arabic) as a Dietary Fiber

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.




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Belittled Citizens: The cultural politics of childhood on Bangkok's margins: edited by Giuseppe Bolotta, Copenhagen: NIAS Press, 2021, 250 pp., hardback £70.00/paperback £22.50, ISBN 978-87-7694-300-4 hardback/ISBN 978-87-7694-301-1 paperbac

Children's Geographies; 02/01/2022
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Children's spaces in coastal cities: challenges to conventional urban understandings and prospects for child-friendly blue urbanism.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2022
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Lived Democracy in Education: Young Citizens' Democratic Lives in Kindergarten, School and Higher Education: edited by Rune Herheim, Tobias Werler, and Kjellrun Hiis Hauge, London and New York, Routledge, 2021, 191 pp., £120.00 (hardback), ISBN 9

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2023
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Climate crisis activism in early childhood: building capacities to boost intergenerational learning.

Children's Geographies; 02/21/2024
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Diagnosing communities’ childcare friendliness: case studies of two South Korean cities.

Children's Geographies; 09/03/2024
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Child-Friendly Cities and Communities: opportunities and challenges.

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Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

The I-R-M Crew -- the first Twin Cities hip-hop group to release an album in the mid-1980s -- reunites for a performance Friday night at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.




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Twin Cities music legend Willie Murphy dies at 75

Murphy was part of the Minnesota music scene for decades, and fronted the band Willie and the Bees. "One of my main crusades (is) to get people to dance," Murphy told MPR News in 2009.




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Jenny Lewis performs new album in Twin Cities this week

Thursday afternoon she'll be playing in the intimate Clown Lounge under the Turf Club. Then Friday night she'll be at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul.




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Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’

If you feel like your drive to work has gotten longer recently, it’s not just you. New research shows that the return of traffic has led to fewer jobs being reachable within 30 minutes by car.




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Pandemic Complicates N.H. Cities' Plans For Dealing With Climate Change-Driven Heat Waves

New Hampshire is seeing more heat waves due to climate change. And staying cool is even harder this year because of COVID-19. Our new climate change reporting project, By Degrees , has this look at how New Hampshire's cities are coping.




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Putin gives precious gift to people of Chechnya, becomes honorary citizen

Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a rare copy of the Koran to a new mosque in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, the Grozny State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company said on Telegram. The head of state visited Chechnya on August 20. According to the channel, the Koran book presented by Putin is decorated with a gold ornament and inlaid with precious stones. The Mufti of the republic, Salah Mezhiyev, thanked the Russian leader on behalf of the people of Chechnya.




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Utimaco research finds a low level of trust for IoT devices, citing work needed to communicate digital safety

Utimaco has released new consumer research that has found a low level of trust around Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This has highlighted the need for more education from industry into how smart devices are secured with the latest digital security solutions.




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When Countries Hide Their True Public Debt, They Hurt Themselves, Their Citizens and Their Lenders

Global public debt may soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from a Notre Dame economist suggests that this could happen even sooner, thanks to countries' hidden debts. This misreported debt can lead to higher interest rates for borrowers and lower recovery rates for lenders, suggesting indirect adverse effects on global financial stability and consumer welfare.




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Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S. by Cost of Crime per Capita

Despite ongoing efforts to improve safety, many cities in the United States continue to face high crime rates, posing significant challenges for the residents and city officials. But which are the most dangerous cities in the U.S.?




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10 Most Dangerous Cities in the World, Based on Homicide Rate

The most dangerous cities in the world are a major concern for residents, visitors, law enforcement and policymakers. While crime exists everywhere, some cities statistically experience consistently high crime levels. We turned to Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, to find the hard numbers on the murder rate per capita in cities worldwide.




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20 Most Dangerous Cities in California

Whether you're looking for adventure, work opportunities, new scenery or better weather conditions, California cities represent a special, sunny place in the popular imagination. But before packing your bags and heading to the Golden State, you'll want to know which is the most dangerous city in California.




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8 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World

Statistically, over half of the people reading this article live in a city, with a higher population density than rural or suburban areas. For instance, New York City has nearly 27,000 people crammed into each square mile (2.6 square km) of land.




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What is citizen science? - British Geological Survey

What is citizen science?  British Geological Survey





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Catawba Co. joins other area counties & cities to approve settlement of Catawba River Basin Inter Basin Transfer issue

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners, at its January 19, 2010 meeting, joined with other local governments across the region in approving the agreement. The main points of the agreement hinged on Concord and Kannapolis modifying their ability, contained in their IBT certificate, to withdraw 10 million gallons of water per day (MGD) from the Catawba River at all times, by significantly limiting withdrawals during times of drought. The agreement limits withdrawals to 6 MGD during times of most severe drought, or �exceptional� drought; 7 MGD during �extreme� drought; 8.5 MGD during �severe� drought; and 9 MGD during �moderate� drought. Further, the agreement restricts Concord and Kannapolis from withdrawing more than 3 MGD from the Catawba until July 1, 2015, and after they first are withdrawing 5 MGD from the Yadkin River.




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North Carolina Highway Patrol presents Citizen Life Saving Award to two Catawba County paramedics.

Colonel Michael W. Gilchrist, Commander of the Highway Patrol, presented the awards to EMT Paramedic and Crew Chief Brad Harris and EMT Paramedic Eric Jones for their role in pulling a person from a burning vehicle.




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Catawba County Youth Council sends representatives to North Carolina Citizenship Focus

A delegation of high school students representing the Catawba County Youth Council and 4-H attended NC Citizenship Focus, which was held in Raleigh, where more than 200 youth and adults representing over 75 counties exchanged ideas, gained knowledge and learned through hands on experiences about the different levels and branches of government.




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Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections

Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopts resolution supporting citizen participation in government through elections in Catawba County.




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Cold War Chemical Tests Over American Cities Were Far Below Dangerous Levels

A series of secret tests conducted by the U.S. Army in the 1950s and 1960s did not expose residents of the United States and Canada to chemical levels considered harmful, according to a new report from a committee of the National Research Council.




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Improving the Sustainability of U.S. Cities - New Report

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a road map and recommendations to help U.S. cities work toward sustainability, measurably improving their residents’ economic, social, and environmental well-being.




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New Report Says ‘Citizen Science’ Can Support Both Science Learning and Research Goals

Scientific research that involves nonscientists contributing to research processes – also known as ‘citizen science’ – supports participants’ learning, engages the public in science, contributes to community scientific literacy, and can serve as a valuable tool to facilitate larger scale research, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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G-7 Science Academies Release Statements on Science and Trust, Artificial Intelligence, Citizen Science

Today the national science academies of the G-7 countries issued three joint statements to their respective governments, to inform discussions during the G-7 summit to be held in August in France, as well as to inform ongoing policymaking.




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Cities, Transit Agencies, and Shared Mobility Providers Should Collaborate to Fully Realize Transportation Potential Across Metropolitan Areas

If combined with public transit and increased in scale, shared modes of transportation, such as ride-hailing, scooter sharing, and bike sharing, can enhance mobility, equity, and sustainability in metropolitan areas, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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‘A Marathon, Not a Sprint’ — How Can Cities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Also Improve Mobility?

Emission reduction goals, changing transportation patterns caused by COVID, an influx of infrastructure investments, and the need to support mobility for all residents together present a challenge for planners. A recent webinar explored how cities can support a transition to more equitable, lower-emissions urban transportation systems.




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Building the government-to-citizen (G2C) value chain with cloud-first-security-first approach

The government will need to start by assessing and uplifting the digital posture of each concerned department, further enabling an interconnected ecosystem of government, private, and peering parties, and offering seamless and secure last mile for government-to- citizen services and support. All this while keeping the citizen’s data and identity safe.




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Dunzo4Business to expand to 10-15 cities in 18 months

The company joined the ONDC platform about a year ago and, currently, claims to be serving 60-70 per of the total order received on the platform for the last mile delivery, besides orders received on Dunzo for delivery of groceries and some other merchants. At present, D4B has a presence in about 10 cities.




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Tortilla Trends: clean label and exciting flavors resonate

According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.




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FDA grants citizen petition on acacia (gum arabic) as dietary fiber

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic),” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber.




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Amidst Global Turmoil, Citizens Unite for Peace

11th Annual Peace Walk Held in 50 Countries




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The E-bike Market in US Grew in Popularity due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, as more Citizens are Opting to Rent E-bikes Rather than Taking Public Transportation

Florida based online store offer rentals and Sales of high-quality E-bikes and E-Motorcycles to help commuters travel safely during the pandemic




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Citing the Need for American Small Businesses to "Stick Together," South Florida's Level5 Management Announces Another Round of Grants to Fellow Small Business Owners

Boca Raton business IT company continues to call on small business community to come together to fill in assistance gaps




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Bottles Waiting Announces Newest Board Member Thomas Fischer and Exciting Technological Innovations for Nightlife Venues

Hospitality Tech Pioneer Bottles Waiting Appoints Thomas Fischer to Board, Unveils Suite of Game-Changing Apps & Integrations for Nightlife Venues and Patrons




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Disabled, Retired Senior Citizen Defies Odds to Launch Delightful Children's Book Series and Animated YouTube Videos

From lightning strike to literary heights: An inspiring odyssey into children's literature and aspiring animation




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Inter-American Foundation Brings Grassroots Voices to the Cities Summit

Indigenous and Native American leaders will take the Summit's main stage




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Vooglam Eyewear Announces Exciting Discounts for Amazon Prime Day

Dazzling discounts await on Vooglam Eyewear's chic collection during Amazon Members' Day. A perfect opportunity to revamp that stylish look! Stylish eyewear at unbelievable prices in store.




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The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida will Honor Dedicated Volunteers and Supporters at the 8th Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet in November

The event is being held to honor those who work tirelessly over the year to help clean up the field of mental health. The awards will be presented during a banquet and live musical performance held at the historic Fort Harrison in Clearwater.