
DeepTarget and Access Softek Announce Seven Finalists and Grand Prize Winner of the Digital Impact 2021 Award for Digital Marketing Excellence
Enter Wall Street with Street Insider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. NAPA, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – DeepTarget Inc., a solutions provider that uses data mining and business intelligence to deliver targeted engagements across digital channels for banks and credit unions , and Access Softek, an omnichannel digital banking provider, today announced at …

PM Modi divides 77 ministers into 8 groups to improve transparency and governance: sources
During a major governance reform, sources revealed that the Center’s 77 ministers were divided into eight groups to improve the functioning of the Union government. This decision was reportedly taken after Prime Minister Modi chaired the âChintan Shivirsâ (brainstorming sessions) of the Council of Ministers. The sessions, which lasted nearly five hours each, focused on …

With Park Completed, Oakland Turns To More Recreational Spaces
Traffic passes Monday at the entrance to what will become the Wrigley Recreation Area at 148 Fairfield St. in Oakland. Rich Abrahamson / Morning Sentry OAKLAND – City officials say a park that opened over the summer and one slated for next year are part of an effort to increase recreational opportunities and improve quality …

Nigerian journalist Luka Binniyat arrested over complaint by Kaduna state official
Abuja, Nigeria, November 15, 2021 – Nigerian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Luka Binniyat and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On November 4, police in Barnawa, a town in northern Kaduna state, arrested Binniyat, a freelance journalist who contributes to the American newspaper. The epoch of …

Credit Ratings Credit Reports Credit Verification Services Market Growth Outlook, Major Players, Key Country Analysis, Trends and Forecast to 2028
“Research article on the global “Credit Reporting and Credit Verification Services” market based on validated methodologies and assumptions, constructing high-quality and well-documented research analysis, aims to provide a holistic view of the global “Credit Reporting and Credit Verification Services” market. “Credit Reporting & Credit Check” Service market targeting customer base of industry participants, stakeholders, investors, …

County judge: vision fulfilled, friend honored
By a beautiful fall Wednesday morning, the day of 264e The anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and the eve of Veterans Day, the grand opening ceremony for new Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veterans Service Office was underway. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson had a vision when he realized years ago that …

CLUE Sponsors a Cohort of Faith-Rooted Organizations – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentry
The application period is now open for the free faith-rooted organization leadership cohort sponsored by CLUE – Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice – from January to May 2022. Participants will meet once or twice a month during five months to connect their faith or spirituality. values ââwith an advocacy for economic, social and …

How do we explain the descent of India into the religious majo …
Two years after the start of Narendra Modi’s second term as Prime Minister, India is no longer the world’s largest democracy in a significant sense. To be sure, the main procedural pitfalls of an electoral democracy are still intact, and the country’s general elections are still the biggest universal suffrage exercises anywhere in the world. …

9 best credit cards for newbies who want to build credit
Aleksandar Georgiev / Getty Images To build your credit, you have to use your credit – but how can you qualify for a credit account with great terms if you don’t have a credit history or a limited history? The financial industry is addressing this exact problem by creating credit cards for beginners. Many are …
Facebook parent Meta to remove responsive ad categories
Facebook’s parent company Meta has announced it will remove sensitive ad targeting options related to health, race or ethnicity, political affiliation, religion or sexual orientation from January 19. Currently, advertisers can target people who have expressed an interest in issues, public figures or organizations related to these topics. This information comes from tracking user activity …

Speaking time in the chapel: here’s how to follow Jesus
John Talley III shared some of Charles Spurgeon’s teachings, projected onto the screen behind him, in Chapel on Monday. Rick Vacek storyPhotos of Ralph FresoCUU Information Office Towards the end of his speech on Monday, John Talley III shared a statement from 19th century preacher Charles Spurgeon. âThe cry of the Christian religion is the …

South Asia replaces Middle East as epicenter of Muslim religious ultra-conservatism
The Nawab of Junagadh (Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III) joined the Dominion of Pakistan on August 15, 1947. Junagadh like Sir Creek and Kashmir are unresolved issues on the United Nations agenda. On November 9, India invaded and annexed Junagadh. The annexation of the princely state shows that India was determined to annex all 565 princely …

Minorities and anti-liberation forces – Analysis – Eurasia Review
By Anand Kumar * The recent violence against minorities in Bangladesh has taken many people by surprise. It is not that violence against minorities is unknown in Bangladesh, however, it was certainly brought under control after Sheikh Hasina came to power. Violence against Hindu minorities erupted again in Cumilla this year during the Hindu festival …

Shiite council sends notice to Netflix
Bombay: The All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) sent legal notice to Netflix and the producers of the “A Appropriate Boy” web series for intentionally hurting Shia religious feelings by showing the desecration of a “tazia” (reply from the mausoleum of Imam Husain) in one of the episodes. The web series was produced by …

Texas death penalty case ready to plead to Supreme Court | New
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – When do the religious rights of a death row inmate end? That will be the question presented to the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday during arguments in Ramirez vs. Collier, a religious freedom case that challenges restrictions the state of Texas places on religious advisers it allows to preside over executions. …

LGBTQ people have the right to public sexuality
By Brynn Tannehill | FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia – LGBTQ + leaders, the public, media and Democratic officials need to consider what the self-proclaimed âGender Criticalâ movement is (that is, TERF, or âTrans-Exclusionary Radicalâ). Feminist). This is not a bunch of people who just have “reasonable concerns” or who just think the trans movement has gone …

How does Generation Z make religion? What do young people think about the church?
Dressed in bright orange shirts and standing on a strip of grass facing Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the small group of young protesters held signs reading, âLove God. Love your neighbor. Act on the climate. It wasn’t just a Saturday afternoon demonstration; it was also an expression of faith, as the signs suggest. These …

Fourth relaunch of live updates: bipartisan infrastructure bill, California stimulus, social security 2022, child tax credit …
With infrastructure vote, Congress gives Biden much-needed good news WASHINGTON, Nov.6 (Reuters) – With this week’s election results in New Jersey and Virginia suggesting voters are going after Democrats, President Joe Biden was in dire need of good news. And on Friday he finally had a little. The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a …
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Steve Sweeney was overthrown by a political “tsunami”. What does this mean for South Jersey?
The crushing defeat of Democratic Senate Speaker Steve Sweeney in Tuesday’s election was not just the overthrow of a well-established and powerful politician. It was also an unexpected blow to the South Jersey Democratic establishment. The longest-serving Senate speaker in state history and the second most powerful elected official in New Jersey, Sweeney has left …

Cole Spring Baptist Church has been serving the spiritual needs of the community since 1835
In 1831, the pioneer families of Enoch Enloe Sr. and Lamon Short decided to settle near the area that eventually became Russellville after a wheel broke from one of their covered wagons. Four years later, several families gathered on a nearby farm to establish the community’s first church. The Baptist congregation then moved to an …

Jerusalem: clashes between police and ultra-Orthodox demonstrators during the prayer of the “women of the wall”
Images showed hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters pushing police to try to reach women Clashes broke out in Jerusalem on Friday morning between hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters and police as members of the “Women of the Wall” movement came to pray at the Western Wall site. The “Women of the Wall” regularly come to the site …

Is Unity in Diversity a Housing Joke in India?
Restrictive covenants relating to membership in housing companies have been held to be valid in India when they are not explicitly prohibited by laws relating to the governance of such companies. NITIKA PLUS reviews relevant case law and advocates for anti-discrimination law in India. âââ DR BR Ambedkar noted, “Every Hindu village has a ghetto. …

Stimulus Check Live Updates: Changes to Child Tax Credit Payments, Medicare Coverage, Tax Refunds …
There are the American states that offer financial aid packages and dunning checks to low- and middle-income people after the federal government decided it would no longer send dunning checks, as they did during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we explain some of these programs and their chances now that we have entered …
French interior min. insists on the right to dress in public
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin insisted that Jews and members of all other faiths be allowed to display their religious attire in public, saying it was a force of the French Republic. Darmanin was speaking earlier this week at the unveiling of 269 restored gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in the town of Sarre-Union, eastern …

The homilies of Father David Garcia
Father David Garcia, officially speaking, will tell you that he is retired after 46 years as Catholic priest. This, I will tell you, is very misleading. The publication this month of his book Preaching in the event of a pandemic: the pulpit in a year like no other is the final testament to the continued …

Pioneer of confessional feminism and priest of the Second World War to be beatified | Catholic National Register
Armida Barelli and Father Mario Ciceri will be declared âBlessedâ on April 30, 2022. A pioneer of denominational feminism and a Catholic priest who ministered tirelessly during World War II will be beatified in April. Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, will preside over the beatifications of Armida Barelli …

Key Immunization Case Developments | Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Jurisprudence relating to vaccines evolves rapidly and almost daily. Recent key decisions include: Developments in Supreme Court cases: The Supreme Court continued its trend on Friday to deny emergency appeals aimed at blocking vaccination warrants in John Does 1-3 c. Janet T. Mills, Governor of Maine, No. 21A90. At issue: Maine healthcare workers’ religious protest …

Nigerian lender Payhippo raises $ 3 million in seed funding to provide quick loans to SMEs – TechCrunch
The credit start-up in Nigeria Payhippo raised $ 3 million in a funding round, funding the company it plans to use to find the talent needed to optimize its technology as it ramps up efforts to quickly grant credit to more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this West African country. The round was led …

City of San Diego opens application window for employees seeking vaccine exemptions – NBC 7 San Diego
Monday began a 30-day window during which City of San Diego employees can submit requests for medical or religious exemptions from the city’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Employees can submit a request for medical or religious exemption, or must provide proof of full vaccination, by Dec. 1, according to a letter provided to NBC 7 …

Embrace Uncertainty | Commonwealth Magazine
In an address to the Latin American Confederation of Religious (CLAR) last August, Pope Francis warned religious communities to avoid the âtemptation to surviveâ. Concerned about ânumbersâ and âefficiencyâ, or nurturing a âmurderous nostalgiaâ for earlier forms of piety and devotion, the Pope continued, spelling out the âsiren song of religious lifeâ. It’s not hard …

Khalistan movement gains momentum as Sikhs oppose persecution
ISLAMABAD, November 2 (APP): From the massacre of the Golden Temple in 1984 to the current situation of minority rights, the memory of Sikhs in India is marked by a series of tragedies. Operation Bluestar to target Sikhs at their holiest temple in Amritsar is a bloody tale – written by then Indian Prime Minister …

Silver Lake: Epworth Hall makes the ‘Five to Revive’ list | Local News
SILVER LAKE – The historic Epworth Hall of the Silver Lake Institute has been named to the Landmark Society of Western New York’s âFive to Reviveâ list. âFive to Reviveâ aims to draw attention to the region’s top revitalization priorities. Epworth Hall was the only such building in the GLOW region on this year’s listings. …

November 1, 2021 – Lending Rates Rise – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Last week, the average 10-year fixed-rate private student loan interest rate jumped. Despite the hike, rates still remain relatively low, offering borrowers the opportunity to fill …

Sponsored: How equity and inclusion create safer medical systems and stronger communities | Seattle weather
The legacy of racism manifests itself in harmful ways every day, but in the medical space it can have drastic consequences. âOften people of color aren’t believed when they complain of pain, so they don’t get pain relievers,â says Dr Nwando Anyaoku, Health Equity Manager at Swedish Health Services. A pediatrician by training, Anyaoku heads …

Education Notes: 1/11/2021 | Community
Rhodes State Offers Admission Events LIMA – Rhodes State College hosts two admissions events. Prospective students can visit Rhodes State College to learn more about the 70 academic and certificate programs offered by the college. There will be information about the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and academic program highlights from the faculty. The first …

Traditional and religious leaders urge government to ratify ILO C190
Traditional and religious authorities in the Haut-Est region called on the government to ratify and implement the provisions of Convention 190 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) to protect workers against abuse and harassment in order to promote decent work. This, they said, would fill gaps in the country’s laws, especially the labor law and …

Religion is no obstacle
What you need to be aware of here is “what does the good world actually explain to an individual?” And among them the one who says: “Our Lord! Bring us kindness in this world and kindness in the hereafter, and save us from the punishment of fire” (Al-Quran 2/201)The beautiful verse above is the best …

This Enhanced Child Tax Credit Feature May Become Permanent
The child tax credit looks very different in 2021 compared to previous years. First, the credit has been increased so that it brings in more money. Plus, half is paid in monthly installments so beneficiaries can get their money earlier rather than having to wait for a tax refund. And this year, the credit is …
Opinion: Continuation of the anti-vaccine student mandate on a precarious legal and moral ground
Re “Student Sues San Diego Unified, Opposes Vaccination Mandate for Religious Reasons” (October 25): Junior Scripps Ranch High School known as “Jill Doe” has every right to refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine. However, using religion as an excuse requires further consideration. If she has ever taken acetaminophen, albuterol, Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Sudafed, Claritin, Prilosec, …

Rachel Held Evans’ last words
Jeff, how was it for you to take this? JEFF CHU The decision to say yes to Dan and the children was not a difficult one. In fact, following and finishing the book was really difficult. But that’s the problem with friendship – I don’t think friendship is always easy. Sometimes friendship is going to …

OB Luthern Church Celebrates Reformation Day with Fall Festival | New
Reformation Day is recognized annually on October 31 following tradition after 1517 the German monk Martin Luther nailed his opposing theological arguments against the Catholic Church to the gates of Wittenberg Castle Church. The event started the Protestant religious movement. The beautiful Lutheran Church of the Savior in Olive Branch honored the event by hosting …
Religious leaders welcome capped services for the unvaccinated
Religious leaders do not need to be vaccinated to organize a service. “We know that there are certain activities that are essential and necessary to access whether or not a person is vaccinated, and we have considered these in particular contexts, including real estate, hydrotherapy, religion and essential retail “said a spokesperson for the Ministry …

Sameer Wankhede is both a Muslim and a sc. He is the victim of historic wrong
Kranti Redkar and IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede | Twitter | @KrantiRedkar Text size: A- A + NOTArcotics Control Bureau Mumbai Zone Officer Sameer Wankhede is in trouble. He is an Indian Revenue Service officer in 2008 and has handled many high profile cases. Currently he is in the news because of the drug case involving …

The 37208 Fund is North Nashville’s premier private grant-making fund
Kristen keely-dinger Shana berkeley At the first 37208 special committee meeting, a resident summed up his life experience at 37208 by saying, âEither die or you go to jail. Despite this reality, there is a love network at work every day in North Nashville. Neighbors who have a little more buy groceries for neighbors who …
EarthBeat Weekly: 2 years after the Amazon Synod, are we closer to ecological conversion? | Earth beat
Editor’s Note: EarthBeat Weekly is your weekly newsletter on faith and climate change. Below, the October 29 edition. To get EarthBeat Weekly delivered to your inbox, sign up here. The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon region ended two years ago, but its message about protecting tropical forests and defending the lives of the people …

‘Foundation’ star Lou Llobell got help from his Asimov-obsessed father
Apple TV + Foundation takes the vast universe created by sci-fi great Isaac Asimov and tries to anchor it in humanity. Concretely, through the eyes of its narrator, Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell). Gaal is a secondary character in the Foundation books, known as the biographer of Hari Seldon (Jared Harris). Here, she is a key …

Halloween Fun at Laguna Beach + Oil Spill Loans
Hello, neighbors! Miranda Ceja here with a new edition of Laguna Beach Daily. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Generally sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 60. Saturday’s high tide is 6:55 a.m. at 3.94 feet. Low tide is 11:38 a.m. at 3.28 feet. Sunrise is at 7:08 a.m. and sunset is …
Rabbi Stav: Israel threatened with division without conversion legislation
State of Israel is threatened by a serious socio-religious divide that could split the nation in half unless a law is passed to decentralize authority over Jewish conversion, said Tzohar President and Chief Rabbi Shoham Municipal, Rabbi David Stav. Speaking on Jerusalem postIn the Zoomcast series, Stav dismissed concerns that conversions under such a law …

What if I did not get my child tax credit? Can I follow it? When is the next payment?
If you’re wondering where your child tax credit is for the remainder of 2021, look no further. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out its fourth child tax credit on October 15, and the two payments for the remainder of this year will be on November 15 and December 15. But what if you don’t …

Greece’s highest court rejects ritual slaughter permit, calls for solution
Greece’s highest court has spoken out against current regulations allowing ritual slaughter, responding to fears some Jewish leaders expressed last year after the EU’s highest court ruled in favor of such prohibitions. The court overturned the current slaughter permit, provided by a ministerial decision exempting ritual slaughter from the general requirement to stun animals before …

Creation of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Center for Values and Leadership – Yeshiva University News
This week, as the world commemorates the first Yahrzeit Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt âl, Chief Rabbi Emeritus of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, Dr Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, announced the establishment of the Rabbi Lord. Jonathan Sacks Center for Values ââand Leadership founded by Terri and Andrew …

Las Vegas didn’t see the end of QAnon and his fervor for conspiracy theories
John Locher / AP Jim Marchant speaks on November 3, 2020, during a Republican Election Eve party in Las Vegas. Marchant, who is now running for Nevada’s secretary of state, spoke this weekend at the Patriot Double Down event at the Ahern Hotel. At a four-day convention in Las Vegas attended by far-right conspiracy theorists, …
My progressive colleagues always ask me if anti-Zionism is anti-Semitic.
I have spent most of the past decade focusing on grassroots organizing and capacity building within the American progressive movement. From helping to create the largest leadership development organization on the left to launching a one-of-a-kind organization to mobilize male allies in the fight to protect and extend reproductive freedom, I proudly helped elect progressive …

Aryan Khan’s court denial of bail proves NCB has evidence against him: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
âIt is up to the court to decide whether Aryan took drugs or not. But the fact that the court does not grant him a bond clearly shows that the BCN has evidence against Aryan Khan, âRamdas Athawale said. Ramdas Athawale said: âIt is up to the court to decide whether Aryan has taken drugs …

Alpha Sigma Tau puts student well-being first
(Photo courtesy of Alpha Sigma Tau) Women’s Wellness Week is an initiative started two years ago by the former president of Alpha Sigma Tau who wanted to encourage students to take the time to focus on their emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Kyra BarryConnector editor For many students here at UMass Lowell, midterms are …

The Précieux-Sang church merges modernist design and religious revival
While going to visit the Precieux-Sang church in Saint-Boniface, I got lost. There was road construction going on and I missed my turn somehow. I managed to find my way, however, when I spotted this distinctive spiral roofline in the distance. Etienne Gaboury is one of Manitoba’s foremost architects, and Précieux-Sang is perhaps his most …

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hear from the itinerant ambassador candidate Rashad Hussain on Tuesday
10/25/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hear from Rashad Hussain, whom the Biden administration has appointed to serve as the next roving ambassador for international religious freedom. The post was previously held by Ambassador Sam Brownback under President Trump. …

Somewhere on a slightly different path lies a better future for the union, if we look for it now… – Slugger O’Toole
âI don’t care about your religion. I don’t care about your gender. I don’t care about your ethnicity. You can be a unionist and will be welcome in a union of people? – Doug Beattie, leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, 2021 Is it as inclusive, diverse and progressive as political unionism is becoming? Is …

Sight Magazine – Australians experience ‘spiritual awakening revival’ during COVID-19, research finds
25 October 2021 Peta mccartney Sydney, Australia Australians are experiencing a ‘spiritual awakening’ during COVID-19, with a recent report showing they thought more of God, prayed more often, and reflected on the meaning of life. At a time when there was “faltering support for religious symbolism in public life” and the church was seen as …

Quebec will replace the ethics and religious culture course with a program emphasizing Quebec values and critical thinking
Quebec’s Minister of Education, Jean-François Roberge, unveiled the new curriculum that will replace the province’s current ethics and religious culture curriculum. The new program, called Citizenship and Culture Quebec, represents a “major transformation” and will include an emphasis on critical thinking, the minister said. The current program, called ERC and compulsory for students, has been …
Faith Perspective: The Second of Four Quaker Testimonies
THE ‘Testimony of Truth’ Quaker is central to the practice of his faith by members of the Religious Society of Friends. Friends have always believed that they can have direct and immediate communication with God – which will enable them to discern the right ethical choices and to experience the importance of truth in all …

Biden to meet Pope Francis amid some rift with US bishops – NBC10 Philadelphia
There is an intriguing subplot to President Joe Biden’s next meeting with Pope Francis. The world’s two foremost Roman Catholics will celebrate a shared vision of church teaching and vital social issues even as Biden faces steadfast opposition from many American Catholic bishops over his positions on the abortion and LGBTQ rights. Less than three …
Risk Shadow Forces is the spiritual successor to the first legacy game
In 2011 Risk inheritance has changed the board game forever. The brilliant adaptation of the classic strategy title created a new genre – the legacy genre – seemingly overnight. Today, a decade after its release, publisher Hasbro is developing Shadow forces of risk, a spiritual successor created with the help of famous designer Craig Van …

John “Jack” McDermott, Former OLL Pastor – MyVeronaNJ
John (Jack) Francis McDermott, 88, of Sarasota, Fla., Died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Allendale Community for Senior Living. Jack was born on November 5, 1932 in Dublin, Ireland, the first child of Delia (Nee Regan) and John McDermott. The family settled in Newark after moving from Ireland …

SlickCashLoan Offers Best No Credit Check Loan Service of 2021
Borrowers who need urgent cash can apply for a no credit check loan quickly and easily online. SlickCashLoan partner lenders use non-credit information to secure guaranteed approval. SlickCashLoan, the leading online loan service that helps people get funds faster than other resources, offers the best loan service of 2021. No Credit Check Loan Service is …

Editorial | Religious beliefs have gone wrong | Remark
Jamaica is renowned for having more churches per capita – 1,600 and growing – than any other country in the world. Even though this statistical claim has been disputed by skeptics, the fact is that churches exist in every nook and cranny of the island. Available statistics show that 65% of Jamaicans are Protestant Christians …
The Chinese stock market rebounds. Check this before you buy.
Text size Alibaba shares surged amid reports it was building its own chips and that founder Jack Ma had visited Europe. Greg Baker / AFP / Getty Images The Chinese stock market is rebounding after being beaten for much of the year. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s time to buy. At first glance, it …

4 ways seniors can stay in touch with friends, family and community
The coronavirus has changed the way we connect, especially older people who are at high risk of catching the virus. Fortunately, technology has made it possible to stay in touch with friends, family and other support networks, even during times when isolation is a safety measure. âSeniors depend on a multidimensional support network that enables …

Foundation Episode 7 Release Date, Spoilers, Watch Online
Episode 6 takes great strides and takes the story of “Foundation” in a new direction. The Galactic Empire appears to be facing imminent danger and chaos from several angles, and the Emperor may soon have to take some drastic action. The Anacreon plan is also gaining momentum, and a mysterious artifact called “Invictus” could be …

Socio-economic, cultural and religious factors hinder girls’ education, according to CM
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said socio-economic, cultural and religious factors hamper girls’ education and deny them opportunities to learn and become agents of change for our society. “It is only through education that girls are nurtured and trained as responsible citizens, capable of playing a positive and creative role in social development,” …

CITY OF WALLA WALLA | Obituary
CITY OF WALLA WALLA INVITATION TO TENDER : SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIQUEFIED CHLORINE The city of Walla Walla is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of liquefied chlorine for water treatment. Clearly marked sealed offers âATTACHED OFFER – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LIQUEFIED CHLORINEâ will be received at the City Clerk’s Office, City …

Registered psychics will visit the Academy on October 29 | New
Start your Halloween celebrations by exploring the Spirit Realm with three recorded mediums from famed New York City Lily Dale at the Academy Theater on October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Celeste Elliott, Reverend Colleen Vanderzyden and Kimberly Kelleher will spend the evening with the audience exploring messages from “the other side.” Kelleher began her …

Mormon Apostles Encourage Church Members to Understand Followers of Islam | News, Sports, Jobs
Elder David Bednar and Elder Gerrit Gong discuss the relationship between Latter-day Saints and Muslims. (Courtesy of intellectual reserve) A copy of the forthcoming pamphlet entitled âMuslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestylesâ. (Courtesy of intellectual reserve) Elder David Bednar and Elder Gerrit Gong discuss the relationship between Latter-day Saints and Muslims. (Courtesy of …

Church Attendance May Be Down, But This Minister Sees A Lot Of Faith
Serving those on the fringes of the church – or society – is not as complicated as it is sometimes claimed. As the statistics rage proclaiming that young people and people of color are exodusing mass from the church, I believe Americans are engaging God in beautiful and radical ways. I see evidence of this …

Muslim Athlete Charter: Football Association of Wales signs commitment to equality and diversity
Wales remain in contention for 2022 World Cup berth in Qatar The Football Association of Wales (FAW) became the first football organization to sign the Muslim Athlete Charter. By signing the pledge, FAW will commit to recognizing the Muslim needs in football for players, staff and spectators attending matches. FAW will aim to become fully …

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Grants $ 50,000 to Veterans Medical Leadership Council
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona., October 19, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (âSRPMICâ) has awarded a grant of $ 50,000 to the Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC), through its 12% gambling grant program. The VMLC supports all era veterans who have a verified and enhanced emergency need not supported by the VA. …

Catholic social education has useful principles for popular movements to follow – Catholic Telegraph
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, October 16, 2021 / 9:44 AM Speaking in a video call on Saturday, Pope Francis told members of grassroots movements that Catholic social education has useful principles that can help people of all faiths make the world a better place. “The social teaching of the Church does not have all …

A century after the partition, Irish churches cooperate more closely than ever
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Leaders of major Christian traditions in Ireland will hold a “Service of Reflection and Hope” in Armagh, Northern Ireland on October 21, 2021, marking the centenary of “the Partition of Ireland and the formation …

Grass Valley protesters denounce vaccine mandate
Parents gathered in protest on Monday, promising to keep the children at home if Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive to vaccinate students against COVID-19 passes. About a dozen parents and several children demonstrated at Brunswick Road and Sutton Way in Grass Valley. Eva Nau – parent of John Nau, a ninth grade student at Nevada Union …

After his arrest, an activist affirms his commitment to peace
Sitting in a prison cell in the mid-1980s, I hit rock bottom. During these years, I have moved away from previous thoughts of becoming a lawyer or a teacher. Instead, I had a religious experience in my senior year of college and headed to the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., To immerse myself in …
ASIA / INDONESIA – Abolition of the death penalty: a civil society campaign
ASIA / INDONESIA – Abolition of the death penalty: a civil society campaign Jakarta (Agenzia Fides) – The campaign for the abolition of the death penalty, launched by civil society and supported by churches and Christian organizations, is intensifying in Indonesia. Several Indonesian civil society organizations have called on the government to remove the death …

Poles protest against push-backs of migrants on border with Belarus
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2021 | 9:33 Updated 5 hours, 10 minutes ago WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Thousands of protesters marched through two Polish cities on Sunday in solidarity with migrants and asylum seekers at the Polish-Belarusian border who were turned away by Polish authorities. Several thousand people marched in Warsaw and others demonstrated …
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Hindu foundation files lawsuit against University of Pennsylvania, claiming online conference perpetuates stereotypes
Another political divide is shaking American universities, this one rooted in India, and it has resulted in a federal lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania. The Hindu American Foundation, headed by Philadelphia Co-Founder and Executive Director Suhag A. Shukla, asked the US Department of Education Civil Rights Office to investigate Penn’s treatment of students and …
Tambuwal says no tribe or religion has a monopoly on leadership in Nigeria
The governor said this when he received the national president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev, Ayokunle Samson Olasupo, at the Council Chamber of Government House, Sokoto, on Friday, October 15, 2021. He said, âThe leadership of the country is mutually complementary because Nigeria belongs to every Nigerian, and no one will send anyone …

New Zealand attempts record-breaking ‘Vaxathon’
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Since New Zealand closed its borders in March 2020, paving the way for one of the world’s most successful Covid-19 responses, the widebody jets that once carried its citizens to all corners most of the world have been redeployed for freight forwarding. And the vast majority of Kiwis have, throughout the …

The Easiest Way To Get A Car Loan With Bad Credit
With bad credit, getting new credit can be difficult. However, if you are in need of a car loan, you have at least three types of lenders to consider, and we want to help you find them. Auto loans for bad credit Getting a car loan with bad credit doesn’t have to be difficult. While …

Suicide bombing of Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Suicide bombers attacked a Shia mosque filled with worshipers attending Friday prayers in southern Afghanistan, killing at least 47 people and injuring 70, a Taliban official said. It was the deadliest day since the US military withdrawal. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the carnage at the Fatimiya Mosque …

Ministers and Other Christians Should Walk
Ervin Milton | Journalist I have been in the ministry of preaching in the Christian church for over 55 years. I felt and accepted a call to preach when I was 18 years old. I had no formal training at the time, and I didn’t know anyone who had. The ministers around me at the …
Buy now, pay later, plans don’t charge you a fee, should you take advantage?
While there was any doubt that the rapidly expanding buy now, pay later industry is here to stay, new developments have put that question to bed. In recent months, the country’s two largest retailers have announced or formalized partnerships with popular buy-now, late-pay vendors, making these payment plans virtually inevitable for most buyers. But is …

NEW HOPE SENIOR COMMUNITIES INVITES THE PUBLIC TO THE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Explore the New Hope White Lake Community Model Apartments, a 93,500 square foot campus and 95 senior apartments in White Lake Charter Township, Oakland County. We are really excited to present our model apartments to our seniors and their families as we prepare to unveil our brand new senior living community in White Lake, â …

NY must allow religious exemptions to vaccine warrant: judge
Through Leonard Blair, Christian Post reporter | Thursday, October 14, 2021 A small group of anti-vaccination protesters gather outside the New York-Presbyterian Hospital on September 1, 2021 in New York City. Following a mandate from former Governor Andrew Cuomo requiring all hospital staff to be vaccinated, hundreds of hospital workers across the state protested the …

American Express Plum Card® Review
When you run a small business, a lot of things are unpredictable. Someday you could land a huge customer that will trigger a month of record sales. The next day, you could lose a long-standing source of income that you have relied on for years. Fortunately, American Express designed their Plum Card® with these small …

What You Need to Know About Special Treatment for Unions in the Illinois Constitution
If passed by voters in November 2022, an amendment to the Illinois Constitution would allow collective agreements to forever trump state law. This empowers union leaders more than state legislators – and voters. State lawmakers decided this spring to ask voters to pass Amendment 1, a proposal to change the Illinois Constitution and increase the …

Community calendar: October 14 to 28, 2021
Community events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch. How to submit your event Email details (who, what, where, when, cost and contact information) to [email protected] The deadline is Friday noon. The articles are executed according to the available space. Questions? Call 619-806-7305. Thursday October 14 MEETING OF THE PUSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS – The …

Religious leader calls for patience during Sunday closings
The Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Castries, Bishop Michel Francis, calls on Sunday worshipers to put up with the current COVID-19 protocols a little longer to help reduce and improve the current situation on the island regarding the deadly virus. As part of the COVID-19 protocols implemented by the government to curb the spread …
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Thai monks’ livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes, but not everyone laughs
BANGKOK, October 13 (Reuters) – Two Buddhist monks in Thailand have become social media stars with live Facebook broadcasts that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and laughter. Some religious conservatives across the country, however, are not so amused. With an impressive mastery of youth slang, Phra Maha Paiwan Warawanno, 30, and Phra Maha Sompong …

Wells Fargo Business Platinum 2021 Credit Card Review
Wells Fargo is well known as a small business friendly bank. It offers business cards for businesses at all levels of operations. The Business Platinum Card is available for business owners who already have a banking relationship with the financial institution and want to incorporate a line of credit for additional cash flow. Our Wells …

Union leader: Our health heroes need both vaccines and health insurance | Opinion
By George Gresham As a child growing up in southern Jim Crow, the grandson of a farm foreman in Virginia, I spent my formative years living in isolation. The racial laws that separated me from my white peers weren’t just evident at water fountains, in the schoolyard, or on the buses – it was also …

Rector – Episcopal Information Service
Profession Rector Name of church or organization Saint-Jacques Episcopal Church Address Leesburg, Virginia job description St. James’ Leesburg is looking for its next rector. We are a vibrant and historic parish located in the heart of downtown Leesburg, which supports a deep sense of community as well as a small town atmosphere and charm. Loudoun …

Who is Muqtada Al Sadr, the Shiite cleric on the way to winning the legislative elections in Iraq?
In Iraq, a coalition of parties led by Muqtada Al Sadr, known as the Sadrist bloc, is poised to play the kingmaker role, having organized a massive base of supporters to secure more than 70 seats on the Council of Representatives of Iraq. 329 members. As in the last national elections in 2018, Al Sadr …

Nigerians lose confidence in the country – Okpeh
. … while a book on the Niger Delta is announced for launch on October 21 By Festus Ahon, ASABA The National President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, HSN, Prof. Okpeh O. Okpeh, said Nigerians were starting to lose faith in the country. Okpeh in a foreword to a book titled âHistory and the …

Community Post: BBB Tip: How to Tell if Someone Has Stolen Your Identity
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community driven event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. Identity theft is stressful and can wreak havoc on your finances. It is important to recognize the signs early. The sooner you notice …

Naturally Speaking: History and nature in Merom | Indiana
While I write a column that generally deals with nature, for several years I also wrote a column on Indiana history. So I also have a great interest in the history of our state. Often, nature and history go hand in hand in a number of Indiana’s natural and scenic spots. The area around Merom …

Opposition parties must assert civic nationalism against narrow and intolerant nationalism
Suhas Palshikar (‘Why the unity of the opposition‘, IE, September 4, rightly called for broader changes on which any attempt to unite the opposition must be based, beyond the simple tactic of winning the elections. One of these major changes concerns what he calls âthe effort to redefine nationalismâ. In an IE article two years …

Do you see what Jesus sees?
By Tom Widlund, United Methodist of Woodland In Luke’s Gospel we find Jesus eating a lot. It essentially goes from meal to meal. I think he would love Woodland, with all of its great restaurants. Jesus loved a good meal and a good feast. IN Luke’s Gospel, he dines a lot in restaurants. Sometimes he …

What is Energi (NRG) and should you buy it?
Energi (NRG) is a unique cryptocurrency project because it is much more than a coin. It’s a robust basic blockchain, much like Bitcoin or Ethereum, with full smart contract capabilities. But before we explore the breadth and depth of its other offerings, let’s take a look at Energi’s smart contract functionality. One Email a Day …

PHOTOS: Casper Temple was a surprise blessing for Latter-day Saints
Inauguration at LDS Casper Temple on October 9, 2021 (Gregory Hirst) CASPER, Wyo – Soil was mown on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ second Wyoming temple in Casper on Saturday. When Church President Russell M. Nelson announced in April that the Casper Temple would be built, it was news to the entire …

The anti-vax movement goes far beyond mere skepticism
Fall is officially here. In October, as the leaves begin to fall and our gardens drop their last leaves, the air itself is darker. It should perhaps come as no surprise to me that the anti-vaccine movement has taken a sinister turn as well. It is not surprising, but it is deeply disturbing. The vehemence …

Emirates News Agency – Principles of human brotherhood central to UAE’s vision for present and future: Nahyan bin Mubarak
ROME, October 9, 2021 (WAM) – Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, met His Eminence Dr Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of The elders and His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, on the sidelines of an international meeting organized by …

Hispanic Hero Awards: James Guzman in his own words
Photo: Al Torres Photography, Courtesy of Comcast In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, which takes place annually from September 15 to October 15, Comcast honors 8 volunteers from the Hispanic community who have demonstrated their commitment to Houston, its community organizations and more. We’ve teamed up with Comcast to shine a light on the …