Taking an insurance cover will involve more than just the type of health coverage you will be getting. Good health insurance should cover all aspects of a good insurance policy. Meaning, fair premiums, a reasonable copay, and coinsurance among other factors. You can only tell whether or not the insurance […]
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Historical society receives grant for tavern
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has given a $25,000 grant to the Historical Society of Perry County that will be used to continue planning for the preservation of the Clarks Ferry Tavern in Duncannon, according to a commission announcement. “Our thanks to the Friends of Clark’s Ferry Tavern, our […]
Apps like TikTok harming society’s values, should be blocked: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is of the view that social media apps like TikTok are badly harming the society’s values and should be blocked, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said in an interview with The News. While talking to the publication, Shibli Faraz said, “PM Imran is extremely concerned about […]
Bristol’s Colston society to end after 275 years at the end of this year | West Country
The Colston Society – the original group set up in the name of Bristol-born slave trader Edward Colston – is to be disbanded. In a narrow margin, following a survey in July and August, members of the registered charity voted to close the group completely, rather than continue with a […]
Technology, education and society
Jamaica needs properly to enter the era of information technology. There are manifestations of interest in information technology, largely among technical experts, some professionals, tech-savvy students, and others, but the society’s IT competence remains limited. Digital native youngsters have expectations of exposure to the latest, affordable items from the […]
A Parents’ Guide to Secret Society of Second-Born Royals
Disney princesses get an upgrade in the Disney+ original movie Secret Society of Second-Born Royals, which premiered on Disney+ on Sept. 25. The fearless princesses and princes in this live-action film actually join a top-secret training program reserved for second-born royals, with one goal: to save the world! (No sleeping […]
Achieving a functioning society | Philstar.com
Achieving a functioning society When a government controls both the executive and legislative functions, it is easy to pass any law that they want. For example, the law on anti-terrorism has been passed with the justification that it is an effective law. What does effective mean? It depends on […]
Over 50s Cry Foul Over Society’s Creeping Ageism
getty Over 25 million people in the UK – that’s just shy of 40% of the population – are aged over 50. But despite their numbers, many of them feel they are represented poorly in society, especially when it comes to sectors such as fashion, sports and business. SunLife, a […]
Toronto Humane Society asking for help after more than 20 new animals surrendered
The Toronto Humane Society is asking for financial help after more than 20 new animals in need of emergency care were surrendered within the span of 3o days, resulting in over $100,000 in vet bills. The shelter started a campaign to raise money to help cover some of these costs, and […]
Bark in the Park raises money for the Ross County Humane Society
CLOSE CHILLICOTHE – Antique, heavily modified, and brightly painted vehicles lined up in Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park Saturday to raise money for the Ross County Humane Society. The show was a compromise from the usual car show put on by the Humane Society every year — usually, the event includes awards […]
Reforming the Society: Life and Mission of Swami Agnivesh
Before taking up the engagement with issues related to communal harmony and national integration, I was trying to associate with issues of labor movement. During that time I used to hear from friends the name of Swami Agnivesh in the context of movement against bonded labor. Later after the demolition […]
How philanthropy benefits the super-rich | Philanthropy
Philanthropy, it is popularly supposed, transfers money from the rich to the poor. This is not the case. In the US, which statistics show to be the most philanthropic of nations, barely a fifth of the money donated by big givers goes to the poor. A lot goes to the […]
Community Newsletter: Society’s Assets | Faith & Community
White Cane Awareness Day Since Oct. 15, 1964, White Cane Awareness Day has been recognized in the United States. That’s when traffic laws were developed that require motorists and cyclists to be attentive to pedestrians that travel using white canes. The white cane allows Americans with blindness or visual impairments […]
SOCIETY: WHERE IS PAKISTAN’S SEX OFFENDERS’ REGISTRY? – Newspaper
Sohail Ayaz was a mere Google search away from being discovered. If a single curious colleague had taken the pain to look up his name, they would have come across in-depth articles in numerous international publications splashed with headlines such as “Paedophile who worked for Save the Children jailed”. Ayaz’s […]
Towards an uncivil society?
Whenever anyone mounts a critique of the current state of media encounters one particular counter-argument. Where were you when the tilt was the other way around, when the liberal narrative held sway in almost all of media? No one complained about bias, or the quality of coverage then, did they? […]
Autism Society event will include virtual walk, resource fair, panel discussions | Local news
Supporters of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona seek to raise at least $100,000 at the 14th annual Autism Virtual Walk & Interactive Resource Fair on Sept. 26. The walk, pictured last year, is now a virtual event that features a resource fair with more than 75 vendors that offer […]
Humane Society weathers pandemic, still needs public support
CLOSE Organization offers adoptions, a mobile clinic and more to community Story Highlights Coshocton County Humane Society operates out of Tractor Supply Co., but would like a permanent home. It offers pet adoptions, mainly cats, a mobile clinic through Rascal of Columbus and other programs. Needed are donations of money, […]
Vodacom’s Digital Society efforts bear fruit
Digital technologies have changed the way people live, work and interact. Currently, South Africa has embarked on a digitalisation journey which aims to see the country harness the power of emerging digital technologies to propel economic growth and empower its people. To reap the full benefits of digitilisation requires building […]
Scioto Society well on way towards fundraising goals, no fall production, says producer
CLOSE CHILLICOTHE – The Scioto Society has raised $90,000 of its $100,000 fundraising goal. The Scioto Society puts on Tecumseh! every year among other shows. Tecumseh was cancelled for the 2020 season after the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. In June, the Scioto Society launched the Bundle of Twigs campaign, with the goal […]
Federalist Society Blocks Basic Judicial Ethics Rule
In the musical Hamilton, Aaron Burr is asked by Alexander Hamilton to participate in drafting a series of essays, now known as the Federalist Papers, to help define the contours of a new Constitution. Although Burr recognizes the need, he declines Hamilton’s entreaties. He opts for safety, waiting to see […]