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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Political world and civil society reacts to Pranab Mukherjee’s death | Latest updates
Former President Pranab Mukherjee has passed away, his son Abhijit Mukherjee has said. In pictures | Pranab Mukherjee (1935-2020) “With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers […]
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 […]
Rights and civil society organisations submit recommendations on new acid violence law
Kathmandu, Sept. 16 — A delegation representing six human rights and civil society organisations has submitted a set of recommendations for a new legislation on acid violence to Law and Justice Minister Shivamaya Tumbahangphe. The delegation of Amnesty International Nepal, Burn Violence Survivors Nepal, Forum for Women, Law and Development, […]
What A Cashless Society Really Means For You
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Close-up of logo for Google Pay, listing approved credit cards, on store window in San Ramon, … [+] California, February 4, 2020. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Gado via Getty Images Being totally cashless hasn’t been hard for this Apple Watch wearing, technoluster, or others it seems. Still, for others, […]
Civil society demands election of Mongla Pourashava, removal of mayor
Our Correspondent, Bagerhat : Under the auspices of the members of SUJAN (Sushaner Janya Nagarik), Nagorik Sachetan Samaj and civil society a human chain was formed at Chowdhury Mor within Mongla Pourashava in Bagerhat district on Sunday morning demanding the election Tafshil (schedule) for holding a fresh election of the […]
The Society, I Am Not Okay With This Both Cancelled at Netflix After 1 Season
A pair of freshmen series has been dropped from Netflix’s lineup — including one that had already scored a second season. Teen mystery The Society and coming-of-age dramedy I Am Not Okay With This have both been axed at the streamer, according to our sister site Deadline. Netflix confirmed in a statement […]