TITLE 5. RAILROADS
SUBTITLE I.  SPECIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 171.  FREIGHT RAIL DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "Bonds" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001.
(3)  "District" means a freight rail district created under this chapter.
(4)  "Rail facilities" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001, except that the term includes property and interests necessary or convenient for the provision of a nonrural rail transportation system.
(5)  "Revenue" has the meaning assigned by Section 172.001.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2958), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 1540), Sec. 4.03, eff. April 1, 2011.
Sec. 171.002.  APPLICABILITY OF RURAL RAIL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS LAW.  (a)  Except as provided by this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 172 other than Section 172.003 apply to a district as if the district were created under that chapter.
(b)  For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference to "rail facilities" in Chapter 172 means "rail facilities" as defined by Section 171.001.
(c)  For purposes of applying Chapter 172 to a district created under this chapter, a reference in Chapter 172 to "eligible county" means a county that created the district.
SUBCHAPTER B.  CREATION; ADDITION OF COUNTY TO DISTRICT
Sec. 171.051.  APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN COUNTIES.  A district may be created only in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more and counties adjacent to such a county.
Sec. 171.052.  CREATION BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.  (a)  The governing body of one or more counties and the most populous municipality in the most populous county may by concurrent order or ordinance create a district.  At the time of creation, a district must include:
(1)  a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; and
(2)  that municipality.
(b)  The order or ordinance creating the district:
(1)  must specify:
(A)  the number of district directors and who appoints the directors; and
(B)  the method of selecting the board's presiding officer; and
(2)  may specify terms and conditions that are not expressly inconsistent with this chapter.
(c)  If the most populous county in the district contains a countywide navigation district and the presiding officer of the navigation district is jointly appointed by that county and the most populous municipality in that county, the order or ordinance creating the district must specify that:
(1)  the presiding officer of the navigation district is a director of the freight rail district; and
(2)  at least one director must be jointly appointed by the mayors of the municipalities in the district, except for the mayor of the most populous municipality in the most populous county.
(d)  The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not apply to a director serving under Subsection (c)(1) with regard to the director's service for the freight rail district or for the navigation district.
Sec. 171.053.  INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT POWERS AND ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.  The governing bodies of the county or counties and of the most populous municipality in the most populous county may provide that the district:
(1)  may exercise the powers of an intermunicipal commuter rail district created under Chapter 173 or former Article 6550c-1, Revised Statutes, including the powers related to a commuter rail facility and other types of passenger rail services, including intercity rail services, by specifying in the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district that those powers may be exercised by the district; and
(2)  may provide advanced transportation, as defined by Section 451.701, by specifying in the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district that the district may provide those services.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 33 (H.B. 2433), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 782 (S.B. 1990), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2021.
Sec. 171.054.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  The district consists of the territory of:
(1)  each county that created the district;
(2)  each county added to the district under Section 171.055; and
(3)  the territory of the most populous municipality in the most populous county if that municipality's territory is located in more than one county.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 449 (S.B. 1578), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Sec. 171.055.  ADDITION OF COUNTY TO DISTRICT.  (a)  A county may be added to a district if:
(1)  the county is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more that created the district; or
(2)  the county:
(A)  is adjacent to a county that is added to the district under Subdivision (1); and
(B)  contains a navigation district.
(b)  The following governing bodies must by joint resolution approve the addition of the county to the district:
(1)  the commissioners court of the county to be added to the district;
(2)  the commissioners court of each county in the district; and
(3)  the governing body of the most populous municipality in the most populous county in the district.
(c)  The resolution must include the number of directors the new county will have on the board.
(d)  On adoption of the resolution by each commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality, the county is added to the district.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 449 (S.B. 1578), Sec. 3, eff. June 17, 2011.
SUBCHAPTER C.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 171.101.  COMPOSITION OF BOARD; PRESIDING OFFICER.  (a)  The board consists of directors, including a presiding officer, as provided in the order or ordinance creating the district under Section 171.052(b).
(b)  The board shall add directors for each county added to the district as provided in the joint resolution adding the county under Section 171.055.
Sec. 171.102.  EX OFFICIO NONVOTING DIRECTOR; TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.  The Texas Transportation Commission may appoint to the board a representative to serve as a nonvoting ex officio director.
Sec. 171.103.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest for directors.
SUBCHAPTER D.  POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 171.151.  REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY POWERS.  A district may exercise the transportation project powers of a regional mobility authority under Chapter 370 for a transportation project that is a freight rail facility.
Sec. 171.152.  GENERAL CONTRACT POWERS.  A district may contract with any person, including:
(1)  a county or municipality, including a county or municipality that is a member of the district;
(2)  this state or any political subdivision of this state;
(3)  the United States; or
(4)  a railroad.
Sec. 171.153.  EXERCISE OF POWERS IN OTHER COUNTIES.  The commissioners court of a county that is not in the district may authorize the district to exercise its powers in that county if that county is adjacent to a county that is in the district.
Sec. 171.154.  INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUTER RAIL POWERS.  (a)  The district may exercise the powers of an intermunicipal commuter rail district created under Chapter 173 or former Article 6550c-1, Revised Statutes, only if the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district specifies that the district may exercise those powers.  The order or ordinance may not grant the district the power to impose a tax.
(b)  In the event of a conflict between this chapter and a power granted by Chapter 173, this chapter controls.  In the event of a conflict between Chapter 173 and Chapter 172, Chapter 172 controls over Chapter 173.
Sec. 171.155.  MUNICIPAL LIMIT ON DISTRICT'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN.  If the property to be condemned is located in the corporate limits of one or more municipalities, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain to condemn the property only if each municipality in which the property is located consents to the exercise of that power.
SUBCHAPTER E.  RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISTRICT AND AFFECTED RAILROADS
Sec. 171.201.  AGREEMENT WITH RAILROAD.  (a)  Before a district may undertake a freight or commuter rail project that materially affects the tracks, facilities, or other property of a railroad that owns track in the district, the district and railroad must enter into a written agreement regarding the scope, operational impact, financing, and other elements of the project.  The district may not undertake the project unless the district and the railroad agree on these terms.
(b)  The agreement may include provisions for the railroad's financial participation in the project according to the benefits the railroad derives from the project.
Sec. 171.202.  PRESERVATION OF REGULATORY STRUCTURE AND OWNERSHIP RIGHTS.  A district project may be conducted only in a manner that preserves the existing rail industry regulatory structure and railroad ownership rights.
Sec. 171.203.  COMPETITIVE RELATIONSHIPS.  The district may not undertake a project that changes the existing competitive relationships between and among railroads.
Sec. 171.204.  SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.  The district may not undertake a project that negatively affects a railroad's present or future ability to provide consistent service to its customers.
Sec. 171.205.  USE OF DISTRICT RAIL FACILITIES.  This chapter does not prohibit the district from authorizing multiple freight railroads to operate on district rail facilities.
Sec. 171.206.  LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN.  The power of eminent domain may not be exercised under this chapter to condemn a right-of-way owned by a railroad.
Sec. 171.207.  EXCEPTION; GRADE SEPARATION PROJECTS.  This subchapter does not apply to a rail-roadway or rail-rail grade separation project.
SUBCHAPTER F.  FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 171.251.  PLEDGE OF REVENUE.  A district may secure and pledge revenue derived from any source to secure the payment of district bonds.
Sec. 171.252.  PURCHASE CONTRACTS.  Subchapter O, Chapter 60, Water Code, as added by Chapter 307, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, applies to the district as if the district were a navigation district under that subchapter.  For the purposes of applying that subchapter to the district under this section, "commission" means the board.
Sec. 171.253.  AD VALOREM AND SALES AND USE TAXES PROHIBITED.  A district may not impose an ad valorem tax or a sales and use tax.
Sec. 171.254.  FEES CHARGED TO RAILROADS.  (a)  A district may not impose a fee or other charge on a railroad unless the railroad agrees to the fee or other charge.
(b)  This section does not prohibit a railroad from voluntarily contributing to the cost of rail facilities or prohibit the district from charging for the use of a rail facility by a railroad or other person.
Sec. 171.255.  PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION RAIL FACILITIES.  The district may not spend money, including money from state or federal grants, to purchase a rail facility operated by a port terminal railroad.
Sec. 171.256.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING.  (a)  Section 173.256(d), relating to the limit on payments made by a local government, does not apply to a district to which Section 171.053 applies.
(b)  A district to which Section 171.053 applies may use money paid to the district by a local government outside the territory of the local government if the money is used for a public purpose of the local government.
(c)  A district to which Section 171.053 applies may pledge money paid to the district by a local government to secure the payment of a district debt.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 33 (H.B. 2433), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 24.002, eff. September 1, 2011.
SUBCHAPTER G.  WITHDRAWAL; DISSOLUTION
Sec. 171.301.  WITHDRAWAL.  (a)  A county or municipality that is a member of the district may petition the board for approval to withdraw from the district.  The board may approve the petition only if:
(1)  the district has no outstanding bonds; or
(2)  the district has debt other than bonds and the board finds that the withdrawal of the county or municipality will not materially affect the ability of the district to repay the debt.
(b)  If the board approves the petition, the county or municipality that withdrew from the district is not entitled to appoint directors to the board.  The remaining counties or municipality by concurrent order or ordinance shall allocate among themselves the authority of the withdrawing county or municipality to appoint directors to the board.
Sec. 171.302.  DISSOLUTION.  In addition to the dissolution procedures provided by Chapter 172, the board may dissolve a district if:
(1)  all district liabilities have been paid or adequate provision has been made for the payment of all liabilities;
(2)  the district is not a party to any lawsuits or adequate provision has been made for the satisfaction of any judgment or order that may be entered against the district in a lawsuit to which the district is a party; and
(3)  the district has commitments from other governmental entities to assume jurisdiction of all district rail facilities.


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Digitization Archivist/Instructor
University of Louisiana at Lafayette — Lafayette, LA
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The Digitization Archivist/Instructor position reports to the Head of Special Collections. This non-tenured position will select, prepare, and oversee digitization projects to increase the accessibility of the holdings of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection (UAAMC), Louisiana Collection, and Rare Book Collection. Acquire, process, and preserve collections in digital format. Develop a plan for the conversion of analog holdings to digital formats.
Work on the implementation of an institutional repository for UL Lafayette. Plan, develop, implement, and document all aspects of the records management program at the university.
Provide reference service to the collections. Prepare online exhibits utilizing the collections' holdings. Create online finding aids. Assist in processing manuscript collections and University archives. Seek grant funds to support the work of UAAMC. Participate on library and university committees.
Starting Salary: $45,000
The University Library has a faculty of 18 and a support staff of 38. Additional information about the Library is available on the Library's web site at https://library.louisiana.edu.
The work may require standing for long periods; lifting and moving library materials weighing 25 to 50 lbs.; pushing carts up to 100-300 lbs.; and stepping on and off a step stool.
Required: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or significant progress towards an MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Knowledge of digitization processes, metadata creation, and digital content management systems. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations. Applicants are expected to describe their commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment through their research, teaching, and/or service activities.
Desired: Additional coursework in archives management. Knowledge of professional records management principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to learn and master new and legacy systems quickly. Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written, analytical, and organization skills and be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with other library and university departments.
When applying, please include letter of application, résumé, and the names and contact information of three references. We will begin reviewing materials in May 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.
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Nissan's Intelligent Cars
September 17, 2006 By Ivo
Now your car can be cleverer than you. Nissan is hoping to commercialize their groundbreaking "Intelligent Transportation System" in 2010 and are starting by a 30- month experimental stage in Tokyo involving 10,000 drivers on October 1st.
The new system sends wireless messages by antenna to passing cars with voice messages from other cars and roadside optical beacons. These messages are aloong the lines of: "School ahead- Watch your speed!" or "Car approaching from left".
Although the system seems to be a highly workable one in Japan, where over 50% cars are already equipped with navigational gadgets, the questions remains whether such a high-tech system could work in Europe or the US where a mere 10% of cars are equipped in this capacity – let alone developing countries, where old jalopies are more the norm.
The system though has a lot of very useful and perhaps life-saving functions, such as a warning that tells you if there is a speeding car ahead at a blind intersections, and a quick route finder which tells you the quickest way to your destination through probe data collected from mobile phones.
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Oklahoma hasn't made the official, on-field jump to the SEC, but ex-Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler has. 1 high school QB recruit in the 2019 class, announced his plans to transfer to South Carolina on Monday. Rattler, a 6-1 pro-style QB from Phoenix, committed to Oklahoma with much fanfare in 2019. South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer was an assistant at Oklahoma from 2018 to 2020. South Carolina will take on North Carolina (6-6) in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Dec. 30.
Election probe into pro-Trump attorney's residency dismissed
An investigation found that a high-profile lawyer who has falsely insisted that former President Donald Trump actually won the 2020 election did not violate Georgia election laws by moving to another state before voting last year. The Georgia secretary of state's office in February opened an investigation into where Lin Wood had been living when he voted early in person in Georgia in last year's general election. The investigation was initiated after the secretary of state's office learned from a television reporter that Wood may have been living in South Carolina when he voted. Wood on Feb. 1 announced on Telegram that he had moved from Georgia to South Carolina.
Ex-Oklahoma QB Rattler commits to South Carolina, Beamer
Highly touted quarterback Spencer Rattler will try to restart his college career with South Carolina in a major acquisition for Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer.
Cooke leads No. 1 Gamecocks to 66-59 win over No. 8 Terps
Zia Cooke scored 20 points including a layup with 5:13 left that put No. 1 South Carolina ahead to stay in a 66-59 victory over No. 8 Maryland in the Jimmy V Classic on Sunday.
CTE study of Phillip Adams, ex-NFL player accused of killing 6, to be released this week
Officials sent Adams' brain from South Carolina to Boston for specialized testing.
SC's top prosecutor Alan Wilson seen eating lunch with Kyle Rittenhouse at Maurice's
WIS-TV reporter Adam Mintzer captured video and photos of South Carolina's Attorney General Alan Wilson with Kyle Rittenhouse in Columbia, who was acquitted of charges after fatally shooting two people in Wisconsin.
Skilyr Hicks, 'America's Got Talent' contestant, dies at 23
Former "America's Got Talent" contestant Skilyr Hicks died Monday in Liberty, S.C. She was 23. The singer-songwriter — who appeared on the eighth season of the hit reality competition show in 2013 when she was just 14 — was found lifeless in the home of a friend, her mother, Jodi, told TMZ. The cause and circumstances of death are not immediately clear. Jodi said that the young musician had ...
Tennessee women back in top 10 of AP Top 25; SC still No. 1
Tennessee is back in the top 10 of the women's AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly three years.
South Carolina Woman Awarded $10 Million After Stepping On Rusty Nail In Walmart That Forced An Amputation: 'Sent a Message'
April Jones of Florence, South Carolina, was recently awarded $10 million after she had to get her leg amputated after stepping on a rusty nail […]
BMW unveils high-performance XM hybrid electric concept vehicle ahead of U.S. production
BMW said the production car, called the BMW XM, will be available exclusively as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle under the company's "M" performance unit.
Women's AP Top 25 gets shakeup behind No. 1 South Carolina
Maryland dropped six spots to eighth in The Associated Press women's basketball poll after losing two games in a week that saw eight of the top 10 teams change places.
It's being banned, killed with fire and there's a bounty. How to stop the Bradford Pear
The troublesome tree is being killed with fire, it will be banned and there are bounties. Is it enough to stop the tree's wild spread?
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U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan, plan to meet senior leaders
Five U.S. lawmakers are in Taiwan in a surprise one-day visit, says the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy.
South Carolina Man Was Beaten By an Officer When He Couldn't Lie Down Fast Enough, Now the City Will Pay Him $650K
The City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, will be forking over more than half a million dollars to a Black man brutally assaulted by a police […]
South Carolina unanimous No. 1 in AP women's hoops poll
South Carolina is the unanimous choice as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women's basketball poll.
South Carolina Chiropractor Pleads Guilty and Agrees to $9 Million False Claims Act Consent Judgment
On Nov. 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina entered a $9 million civil consent judgment for the United States against South Carolina chiropractor Daniel McCollum under the False Claims Act. McCollum owned and operated pain management clinics, laboratories and a pharmacy in South Carolina. Under those provisions, a private party can file an action on behalf of the United States and receive a portion of any recovery. ); United States ex rel. Attorneys Beth Warren and Bill Watkins for the District of South Carolina.
No. 1 South Carolina beats second-ranked UConn 73-57
Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 1 South Carolina beat second-ranked UConn 73-57 to win the inaugural Battle 4 Atlantis tournament championship.
1 vs 2 matchup delays AP women's basketball poll a day
The release of The Associated Press women's basketball poll will be delayed a day because of a Monday afternoon matchup between the top two teams.
City deemed the most polluted on Earth fights back with anti-smog squads
In the city of Lahore, Pakistan, where air pollution levels are eight times more than international recommendations, anti-pollution squads are cracking down on businesses contributing to smog.
A most wanted US fugitive found dead in South Carolina home
One of the most wanted fugitives in the United States apparently died about four months ago in a South Carolina home nearly 16 years after he was first wanted in San Diego for sexually assaulting children, investigators said. Frederick Cecil McLean, 70, died of natural causes in July, but his body wasn't found until Nov. 6 when someone asked deputies to check on a neighbor who hadn't been seen in a while, Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said. McLean has been on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted list since 2006, a year after the San Diego Sheriff's Department issued arrest warrants for sexual assaults on a child and determined he was a high risk to continue attacking girls.
Body of fugitive missing for 16 years found in South Carolina, where he lived under alias
The decomposing body of Frederick McLean, 70, a Most Wanted fugitive, was found in South Carolina on Nov. 6, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Henderson, Cooke help No. 1 Gamecocks beat Clemson 76-45
Destanni Henderson had 16 points off three 3-pointers and Zia Cooke added 13 points as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the second half for its 11th straight win over rival Clemson 76-45.
10 Black voices featured in latest edition of Ann Arbor-area oral history project
ANN ARBOR, MI — Born in 1941, Alma Wheeler Smith grew up splitting her time between Ann Arbor and Columbia, South Carolina, during an era of racial segregation. She still remembers the tragedy in Columbia that was a defining moment for her family when she was 2.
Debate over explicit memoir becomes a focus of GOP gov races
Debate over a memoir that contains explicit illustrations of sexual acts is surfacing in a handful of states where Republican governors are gearing up for reelection next year, foreshadowing a recurring theme for conservative leaders in the coming campaigns. The book in question, Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer," has been the focus of ire from Republican governors in various states, most recently playing a role in the Virginia governor's race. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday released a letter — similar in nature to one days earlier by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott — calling on Superintendent Molly Spearman to perform a systemic review of "inappropriate" materials in the state's schools.
GOP congressman gets threatening voicemail after backing infrastructure bill
Congressman Fred Upton was among the 13 Republican lawmakers supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
This South Carolina city ranks among the nation's 'top boomtowns.' Here's why
It's not the first time the town has received national recognition for its growth.
This billionaire woman is South Carolina's richest resident, new Forbes list says
This businesswoman is identified as South Carolina's only billionaire, and she's invested heavily in education across the state.
In SC, Rep. Rice hopes impeachment vote doesn't eclipse 2022
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says that he hopes his vote this year to impeach President Donald Trump won't be enough to overshadow his other accomplishments as he seeks a sixth term.
South Carolina braces for major coastal flooding and high tides
As a storm moves its way into the area, flood and high surf advisories have been issued.
Labor secretary: Pandemic, worker vexation feed port issues
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says slowdowns and bottlenecks at the nation's shipping terminals are the result of an ongoing pandemic and problems like stagnant wages for some workers along the supply chain.
Union seeks Biden admin's help in Charleston port dispute
As port logjams across the country continue to constrain the U.S. supply chain, the union that represents dockworkers at South Carolina's ports tells The Associated Press it is calling on the Biden administration for help in a dispute related to a new shipping terminal. At issue is the September decision of a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge, who ruled that the International Longshoremen's Association could not prevent shipping lines from calling on the new Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston. The $1 billion first phase of the terminal, named for longtime state Sen. Hugh Leatherman, opened earlier this year and is operating at 35% of its current capacity.
U.S. missionaries strive to evangelize the 'unreached.' Indigenous groups in the Amazon are now fighting back.
In a world with few places beyond the reach of modern civilization, the isolation of the Javari Valley has made it one of the most alluring places for evangelists trying to reach the last people to have never heard the name Jesus Christ.
Crash at rail crossing kills three in South Carolina
A fourth person was taken to a local hospital. There were 500 passengers on the train, but no reported injuries, the statement said. The Amtrak train was able to make a controlled emergency stop after the collision.
Families of Charleston church shooting victims react to DOJ settlement: "No amount of compensation will ever replace my father's life"
The 14 settlements equate to a total of $88 million.
Justice Department announces $88 million settlement in 2015 Charleston church shooting
A botched FBI background check enabled Dylann Roof to buy the gun he used to kill nine people and injure three.
Justice Department Announces Multi-Million Dollar Civil Settlement in Principle in Mother Emanuel Charleston Church Mass Shooting
Today, the Department of Justice announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to settle the civil cases arising out of the June 2015 Mother Emanuel AME Church mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. These settlements will resolve claims by 14 plaintiffs arising out of the shooting. For those killed in the shooting, the settlements range from $6 million to $7.5 million per claimant. "The mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church was a horrific hate crime that caused immeasurable suffering for the families of the victims and the survivors," said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. After the shooting, the department prosecuted the shooter for federal hate crimes and obtained a conviction.
Bueckers, Boston, Clark headline AP preseason All-Americans
The Associated Press preseason women's All-America team is out and Paige Bueckers of UConn is a unanimous choice.
Wydermyer scores twice as No. 17 A&M routs Gamecocks 44-14
Ainias Smith had a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown and Jalen Wydermyer added two TD catches as No. 17 Texas A&M built a huge first-half lead and coasted to a 44-14 rout of South Carolina Saturday night.
Court won't revive death sentence for South Carolina inmate
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea from South Carolina to reimpose the death penalty on a South Carolina inmate whose death sentence stood for two decades until a federal appeals court threw it out in August.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea from South Carolina to reimpose the death penalty on a South Carolina inmate whose death sentence stood for two decades until a federal appeals court threw it out in August. Chief Justice John Roberts did not comment in denying the state's request to stop the clock on a lower court order in favor of inmate Sammie Lee Stokes. The order requires the state to conduct a new sentencing hearing for Stokes, if it wants jurors to again sentence him to death.
South Carolina professor fighting for his job after misunderstanding leads to racism claims
A professor at a South Carolina university is being blacklisted, fighting to keep his job after a misunderstanding over a list of names led to accusations of racial insensitivity.
Former IRS Employee Charged with Tax Fraud
At the time Garvin filed his false tax returns, he was employed as a Supervisory Associate Advocate with the IRS's Taxpayer Advocate Service in Philadelphia. The indictment also alleges that after the IRS began an audit of Garvin's 2013 and 2014 tax returns, Garvin submitted fraudulent documents to the IRS revenue agent conducting the audit. Garvin allegedly submitted the fraudulent documents to the IRS to prevent the IRS from assessing additional taxes against him for 2013 and 2014. Finally, the indictment alleges that after the IRS notified Garvin that he was under criminal investigation for filing false tax returns, Garvin provided the same fraudulent documents to IRS Criminal Investigation that Garvin previously provided to the IRS revenue agent. IRS Criminal Investigation is investigating the case.
South Carolina, UConn, Stanford women top preseason Top 25
South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason women's basketball poll for the second consecutive season.
She thought she won $300 — but her lottery ticket was worth much more in South Carolina
The woman had trouble sleeping after her big win.
Mom charged in daughter's death months after she's found dead in yard, SC police say
The 22-year-old was found unresponsive in the front yard on Aug. 7, according to police.
A South Carolina teacher was arrested after a student took a pack of marijuana edibles from a prize box in her classroom, sheriff says
The teacher asked the student to select another prize, but the student selected another bag of marijuana gummies, the sheriff said.
Alex Murdaugh knows he's going to prison, his lawyer says
The prominent South Carolina attorney suspected of trying to arrange his own death was arrested at a drug rehab facility in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday.
South Carolina awards Staley 7-year, $22.4 million contract
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has received a seven-year contract worth $22.4 million.
Sheriff: Officers kill man who fired on them from motorcycle
Robert Allen Maness, 39, crashed his motorcycle after he was shot and died a short time later at the hospital, the Anderson County Coroner's Office said. The two deputies in the patrol car trying to pull Maness over were not hurt in the shooting around 11 p.m. Thursday, Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said. McBride said it was like an ambush as Maness pulled out the gun without warning and while still driving when deputies turned on their blue lights.
1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project
A former utility executive who lost billions on a failed nuclear project in South Carolina is heading to prison soon.
Ex-CEO who oversaw doomed nuclear project sentenced
An executive who lied to regulators about two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a watt of power has been sentenced to two years in prison.
QB Daniels not starting for No. 2 Georgia against No. 8 Hogs
Georgia quarterback JT Daniels is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's key Southeastern Conference game against No. 8 Arkansas because of a right lat injury.
Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina
In the past few weeks, South Carolina has set records for COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases have approached peak levels of last winter.
South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB
South Carolina has named former grad assistant and North Dakota State passer Zeb Noland as its starting quarterback for the Gamecocks' opener against Eastern Illinois this weekend.
State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
The Education Department says it's investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Clean needles depend on the blue blood of horseshoe crabs
Anyone who has to get an injection in the U.S. probably has horseshoe crabs to thank for keeping the needle clean.
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Tropical storm kills 1 in Florida, hurts 10 at Georgia base
Tropical Storm Elsa is carving a destructive and soaking path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida and spinning up a tornado at a Georgia Navy base that flipped recreational vehicles upside-down and blew one of them into a lake.
Danny weakens to a tropical depression, heavy rains continue
Tropical Storm Danny weakened to a tropical depression hours after it made landfall Monday evening on South Carolina's coast but the system continued to dump heavy rains on the state and portions of Georgia.
Virginia staves off elimination for 6th time to reach CWS
No team's road to Omaha was as bumpy as Virginia's.
Hadley has 4-shot lead at delayed Palmetto Championship
Chesson Hadley moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, opening a four-stroke lead over Harris English at Palmetto Championship at Congaree before the third round was halted severe storms and lightning with one hole remaining Saturday.
Hadley 2 shots in front of DJ at Palmetto Championship
Chesson Hadley is off to his best start on the PGA Tour since 2016, shooting a 5-under 66 on Friday for a two-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson in the Palmetto Championship at Congaree.
VP Harris making Southern stops to promote vaccination
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden administration's top environmental official are making stops in several Southern states to promote an intensive White House coronavirus vaccination effort.
S Carolina's state-owned utility survives as public company
South Carolina's state-owned utility appears to have survived four years of turmoil to remain public.
Police capture man wanted in 4 killings after week on run
Police have arrested a man wanted in four killings across two states after a seven-day search in South Carolina.
The Latest: Blues get players back after COVID test errors
Several St. Louis Blues players who returned positive COVID-19 tests have been cleared to play in Game 2 on Wednesday night against Colorado after the results from a lab were investigated with follow-up tests coming back negative.
Sharks use Earth's magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say
Scientists have found that sharks use the Earth's magnetic field as a sort of natural GPS to navigate journeys that take them great distances across the world's oceans.
Eyeing 2024, Pence says he'll push back on 'liberal agenda'
Former Vice President Mike Pence is positioning himself for a possible return to elected office.
S Carolina quirky liquor laws give sour grapes to wine giant
The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people.
South Carolina driver killed by exploding air bag inflator
A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator.
Cameron Smith leads RBC Heritage after career-low 62
Cameron Smith birdied the difficult 17th and 18th holes at Harbour Town to shoot a 9-under 62 and take a one-stroke lead over Stewart Cink at the RBC Heritage.
Coroner: 6th person dead following South Carolina shooting
A sixth person has died after a shooting earlier this week by a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family.
Attorney Lin Wood: Blasting South Carolina's top Republicans
The pro-Trump attorney seeking to lead the GOP in South Carolina is taking on two of the state's most notable Republicans and has questioned the level of loyalty of the state GOP chairman for former President Donald Trump.
Stanford tops South Carolina 66-65 to reach title game
Haley Jones scored 24 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 32 seconds left, to help Stanford beat South Carolina 66-65 and advance to the national championship game.
South Carolina drubs Texas 62-34 to reach Final Four
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – One by one, South Carolina players walked through the confetti and climbed the ladder to cut down the net in the Alamodome. Zia Cooke scored 16 points and South Carolina used its stifling defense to advance to the Final Four for the third time, shutting down Texas for a 62-34 victory Tuesday night. Top-seeded South Carolina blocked 14 shots, nine by Laeticia Amihere, and held No. "It says they're locked in," South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. South Carolina answered with a 3-pointer from Henderson to start the Gamecocks on the run that would put the game away.
Former SC governor, congressman Sanford joins lobbying firm
Sanford, the former South Carolina governor, congressman and one-time presidential candidate, is going to work for a lobbying firm. Shumaker Advisors announced Tuesday, March 30, 2021, that Sanford would be joining the firm, working from Charleston. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor, congressman and one-time presidential candidate, is going to work for a lobbying firm. Shumaker Advisors announced Tuesday that Sanford would be joining the firm as an executive vice president and principal. "What I did not anticipate is an impeachment."AdIn his new role with Shumaker, Sanford will be based in Charleston, according to information obtained by The Associated Press.
Texas slows Maryland, gets to Elite Eight with 64-61 win
Charli Collier scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 6 seed Texas used a grinding, hustling defensive effort to shut down the nation's highest scoring offense for a 64-61 win Sunday night in the Sweet 16. Collier scored 10 points in the second half and her last basket in the fourth quarter pulled Texas even after second-seeded Maryland had swung momentum with two baskets, including a 3-pointer. "They are not letting anybody in that huddle think about anything but win," Schaefer said. Miller scored 21 points to lead Maryland (26-3) but there was just no punch in the offense outside of her.


53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) activates at JBLM
Sgt. 1st Class Tony White on December 9th, 2021
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - "Our goals are to make an already successful logistics enterprise on JBLM even better," said Lt. Col. Aaron Cornett, the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) commander, "to build partnerships and work in concert with other logistics organizations across the installation; to integrate ourselves into the ESC,
McChord airman trying for Team USA Bobsled
Capt. Alejandra Fontalvo, 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs on December 9th, 2021
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. - For the first time, two Special Tactics airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing competed together in a major competition for Team USA Bobsledding Nov. 28 and 29 at Park City, Utah. U.S. Air Force Special Tactics officer Maj. Chris Walsh and Staff Sgt. Matt Beach,
Why soldiers stay or leave
U.S. Army Public Affairs on December 9th, 2021
WASHINGTON - Over 50,000 soldiers responded to the first-ever Department of the Army Career Engagement Survey or DACES, during its first year of collection, Army officials recently announced. DACES is an important retention tool, allowing active-duty soldiers to share their thoughts about continued military service to Army senior leaders. The customized
Army families deliver feedback on initiatives with VCSA's spouse, Quality of Life Task Force leadership
Spc. Karleshia Gater on December 7th, 2021
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The U.S. Army prioritizes its people and is thereby committed to improving the quality of life for soldiers and their family members. In support of this effort Leann Martin, the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army's spouse, and Dee Geise, Quality of Life Task Force
Program teams Army veterinarians, veterinary hospital
Lt. Col. Kathryn Belill on December 7th, 2021
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - U.S. Army veterinarians from the installation became the first in the service to participate in a new military-civilian partnership with BluePearl Management, LLC. Soldiers from the 218th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service Support) signed-on to take part in the mentorship program with the veterinary specialty hospital network, to
DOD looks at ways to improve child care access
C. Todd Lopez, DoD News on December 5th, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced by service members and their families in getting child care demonstrated just how important child care is to the military mission. And now the department is working hard to find new ways to ensure that those who need child care can get it, the
Military families: How you can advocate for your child with special needs
MILITARY ONESOURCE on December 5th, 2021
All parents advocate - speak on behalf of their child - for their child's needs to teachers, doctors and others so their child can grow up happy and successful. Advocacy can include learning laws, finding resources and even representing your child to special program administrators, school boards and others. When you
Giving kids protection against COVID
Kirstin Grace-Simons, Madigan Army Medical Center on December 4th, 2021
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Some entered the clinic bursting with enthusiasm, while some were a bit more apprehensive about getting a shot. But, all the kids and families that joined in on the vaccination event that the Department of Pediatrics at Madigan Army Medical Center on
Living overseas on military pay: What to expect
Overseas or OCONUS PCS orders can be exciting, especially if you've never been outside of the CONUS. The military can help you with the added costs of an international move and living expenses abroad. Here are tips for finding free military moving services, getting OCONUS allowances and budgeting for daily living
AFRS challenging airmen to design paint scheme for next Air Force-sponsored NASCAR
Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs on December 3rd, 2021
In a bit of a twist, Air Force Recruiting Service is asking airmen to put on their creative hats to take a spin at designing the Air Force-themed paint scheme of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet for the 2022 NASCAR season. Airmen who think they have the talent to
Holiday happenings in Thurston County
Ranger Staff on December 3rd, 2021
If you're looking for festive activities, holiday happenings, or great shopping ideas, Experience Olympia & Beyond has you covered. Their 2021 Holiday Shopping and Activity Guide is filled with ways to celebrate the season in Thurston County. Be sure to check out the full 2021 Holiday Shopping and Activity Guide
Defense Department announces cost of living increase to retired pay
U.S. Department of Defense on December 2nd, 2021
On Nov. 19, the Department of Defense announced annual cost of living adjustments that will benefit military retirees and survivors during calendar year 2022. Most military retirees will receive a 5.9 percent increase to their retired pay beginning with the pay they receive on Jan. 1, 2022, which is the largest
DFAS launches new kind of myPay account for military gray-area retirees
Defense Finance and Accounting Service on December 1st, 2021
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A new kind of myPay account is now available from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve "gray-area retirees" awaiting age 60 to receive retired pay. The new type of account was created to help these individuals stay connected and informed
A holistic fitness program: H2F is more than just push-ups
J.M. Simpson on December 1st, 2021
Holistic health is characterized by a comprehension of the parts of one's well-being as being interconnected and explained only by reference to one's whole body. With regard to the continuing efforts to move forward with its Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, in Army-speak this means that a soldier's health includes
Life de-railed
Joe Malik on February 7th, 2008
UPDATE: Ken Miller awarded $500,000 in court. This month, Ken Miller will find out if his proverbial fight with city hall was worth it. For the past three years, Miller has spent the better part of his days fighting to keep property that regional transportation authority Sound Transit says it needs
Adrian's legacy
Angela Jossy on February 7th, 2008
Club Adrian is what you might call the underdog of the Tacoma underage music scene — not quite as hip as Viaduct nor as publicized as Club Impact, but none the less frequented in droves by scenesters of the local all-ages music scene. I've often heard rumors of its existence,
Robert Dobbs on February 7th, 2008
It sounds too good to be true, but all accounts indicate that the recently-announced Sound Community Initiatives fund will play a brilliant role in revitalizing poor neighborhoods in Tacoma and beyond. Organized by members of the Martin Luther King Housing Development Association and local mogul Larry Kopp, the SCI fund
Shopping for sex day
Jennifer Johnson on February 7th, 2008
What I blew my paycheck on this week. Lover's Package Plain and simple, I think Valentine's Day blows. It's just another holiday pushed by the greeting card companies, the chocolate factories, florists and every restaurant around (does anyone really need an excuse to go out to eat?) via every media outlet known
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Sandee Glib on February 7th, 2008
I have just about had it with cell phones. Don't get me wrong. They are very valuable for a myriad of reasons, but they are starting to really annoy me. Strike that. It is not the cell phones, it is the stupid people that let them rule their lives. Recently,


MMA 2019 Isu Elihle Awards Winner
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On Saturday, 1st of February 2020, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) announced the 2019 lsu Elihle Awards winner live on SABC news. "Isu Elihle is an isiZulu phrase that means a "Great Idea" when translated to English, the Awards were launched in 2016 and has been running for four years.
The Awards aim to encourage fresh reporting, innovative approaches and insightful investigations that seek to give children a voice and elevate the status of the child all over Africa. In the past two years, the awards were open only for journalists in the Eastern and Southern Africa but from 2018, journalists from all over Africa were included.
We are excited to announce the winners:
1st prize and winner of the 2019 Awards go to Thomas Otieno Bwire, who is an Early Childhood development Journalist from Habari Kibra in Kenya. The overall winner of this year's organisation's lsu Elihle Awards is Thomas Bwire, who is awarded for his in-depth coverage of the conditions that children in the Kibera slums are forced to live in. He says the lack of open spaces in the area has led to children not having any place to play, this is bad because play is an important part of each child's development. Children were also given a voice to reveal how this affects them. Bwire receives a cash prize of ZAR25, 000 after being ranked the overall winner by a panel of judges who are media practitioners. The judges commented on his reporting by saying, "it is an excellent story that engages those who are involved (children) and seeks out solutions ".
The second prize of ZAR15 000 goes to Jamaine Krige & Yeshiel Panchia for their four-part series titled, "Scatterings, undocumented, unaccompanied foreign children in South Africa" which was published on Al Jezeera. They looked at the issue of foreign children who arrive in South Africa alone. They explore the lives of these children and how they struggle to get an education in South Africa due to lack of documents. The judges commented on their series saying, "it is a great feature which highlights statelessness, xenophobia, the lack of identity, lack of access to education as a result of
being undocumented. The series could have strived to engage more in-depth with those who are in power."
The 3rd prize of ZAR10 000 goes to Athandiwe Saba for her story about education behind bars. It looked at how some children in the criminal justice system struggle to access education and how this can affect their future. The article "The cracks children fall into when they are in conflict with the law", was published in the Mail & Guardian newspaper. The judges commented on her in-depth reporting saying, "it is a great story which looks at how most children behind bars are unable to access quality education".
However there was no Mandy Roussouw category winner this year, even though the stories were great, the powerful were not held accountable in their stories. The Isu Elihle Awards 2020 application date will be announced soon, we call upon journalists from all over Africa to enter the awards. Congratulations to all the winners!
Isu Elihle Project Coordinator Girlie Sibanda
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Police Lied: Slovak Anti-Corruption Head Entered Jan Kuciak Murder Scene
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Bratislava, March 6 (CTK) – The Slovak police confirmed today that head of the anti-corruption unit Robert Krajmer, who is being connected with "oligarch" Norbert Bodor, a brother-in-law of Police President Tibor Gaspar, was on the scene of the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend.
Gaspar himself said on Monday Krajmer had not entered the scene of the act.
"Gaspar was telling lies," Igor Matovic, leader of the opposition Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OLaNO), said.
On Monday, OLaNO questioned the credibility of the police investigation just due to Krajmer having been on the scene of the murder, saying that Kuciak wrote three large articles about Bodor.
The television station Joj has released a video recording confirming Krajmer's having entered the courtyard of Kuciak's house.
The police command said Krajmer had fulfilled "the tasks connected with the investigation into this crime" on the scene of the murder, but it did not elaborate.
In his last, unfinished article, Kuciak described the activities of Italian businesspeople linked to mafia in eastern Slovakia, and also their alleged ties with Prime Minister Robert Fico's aides. Two of them have resigned pending the outcome of the investigation.
The case has rocked Fico's government. President Andrej Kiska demands either an early election or a government reshuffle, which was rejected by Fico.
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Bratislava, March 6 (CTK) – The Slovak police confirmed today that head of the anti-corruption unit Robert Krajmer, who is being connected with "oligarch" Norbert Bodor, a brother-in-law of Police President Tibor Gaspar, was on the scene of the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend. Gaspar himself said on Monday Krajmer had […]
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LibDay Royal Court raises over $45K
By Kimberly Bautista
Tag: Connie Blass Mendiola, Liberation Day Committee, Lovely Joey Loyola, Milagro Omar Palacios
The Liberation Day Royal Court poses for a photo with the Liberation Day Committee during their check presentation at the Saipan Mayor's Office yesterday. (Kimberly A. Bautista)
The 2018 Liberation Day Royal Court raised a total of over $45,000 in Liberation Day raffle ticket sales.
Yesterday, Liberation Day committee chair Joe Ayuyu, Royal Court committee chair Monique Boyer Sablan, and Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang awarded the Liberation Day candidates their 20 percent cut in ticket sales.
According to Sablan, the candidates were able to a raise a total of $45,258 by the coronation tally cut off date, which was June 30.
During the check presentation, the Liberation Day committee awarded a total of $9,051 to the five Liberation Day Royal Court candidates.
Ayuyu said that, in behalf of the committee, he is thankful and proud of what this year's royal court was able to achieve.
"I just want to say thank you…to the contestants…it takes a lot of guts for them to do what [they] were doing. During [their] age, I don't think I would've ventured out in the same way [they] so [they've] really accomplished a lot," he said.
During his brief remarks, Ayuyu encouraged the candidates to continue their path to become leaders someday.
"This is one of your steps toward a leadership role that you all have the potential to achieve so we encourage you to continue…get involved with the community and whatever activities you can get involved in and continue your path to become a leader since you already took the first step…you can do a lot more than you think," he said.
Apatang said that the candidates did extremely well compared to previous years despite the fact that their group was significantly smaller.
"I want to congratulate [them] because what [they] did was very gutsy for their age. This is just the beginning…" he said.
Sablan said that at the end of the 2018 Royal Court journey, she successfully achieved what she had planned for the candidates and that was to establish a lifetime friendship between the five of them.
"We had a lot of fun together…that was my goal for this whole thing. It wasn't just to raise money and do something for the community, but to give them a chance to make new friends and to start a life time sister-hood," she said
Sablan said that the candidates would continue to sell raffle tickets starting tonight at the resumption of the Liberation Day festivities.
The raffle drawing will be on July 21 during the final night of the festival and individuals have the chance to win up to $10,000.
This year's Royal Court queen and princesses were Brinae Jessilyn Cruz, Taylor Jean Chong Sablan, Connie Blass Mendiola, Lovely Joey Loyola, and Milagro Omar Palacios.
Kimberly Bautista | Reporter
Kimberly Albiso Bautista has covered a wide range of news beats, including the community, housing, crime, and more. She now covers sports for the Saipan Tribune. Contact her at kimberly_bautista@saipantribune.com.
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European Parliament in A Joint Resolution Urges Ethiopia to Tread the Path of Peace and Dialogue
By L. Storchi
BRUSSELS (IDN | EEPA) – On November 26, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) held a plenary debate on the current situation in Ethiopia and the conflict in the Horn of Africa region. The speakers called for de-escalation and a resumption of the dialogue for peace between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Tigray region. The discussion followed a draft Joint Motion for a Resolution on November 25, supported by several parliamentarians from different political parties. The motion was adopted by the European Parliament. European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic announced plans to visit Sudan to speak to refugees.
The words that Prime Minister Abiy expressed on the occasion of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 2019, on December 2019, were taken up by several parliamentarians such as Z. Zovko and H. Heide to underline the contrast between his commitment to cooperation and peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea and his current actions in the Tigray region.
Several other parliamentarians (C. Zorrinho, A. Kanko and E. Roughly) further underlined the differences between the political results achieved a year ago and the escalation of violence that has been taking place for three weeks now. All parliamentarians called for a peaceful dialogue between all parties involved and hoped that the three senior African Envoy representatives sent to Addis Ababa, together with the mediation work carried out by the African Union, could put an end to human rights violations.
Members of the European Parliament L. Berg and C. Zorrinho and European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic himself recall how the Ethiopian constitution provides for secession in order to respect the freedoms of the individual peoples that make up the State of Ethiopia and how this possibility is provided also to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.
MEPs A. Kanko and J.C. Oetjen stressed the need to restore access, power and connectivity in the Tigray region so that humanitarian organisations can assist the internally displaced population, who are under pressure from water, food and sanitation shortages. They recalled that more than 40,000 refugees have crossed the border into Sudan in the last weeks and tens of thousands of internally displaced persons are facing serious difficulties.
For the displaced persons and refugees in Tigray, the humanitarian crisis risks being prolonged. MEP F. M. Castaldo underlined the need to immediately stop any violation of human rights, stressing how the massacre of 600 unarmed civilians in the city of Mai Kadra (on November 9) can be considered as a war crime. There are conflicting accounts as to the perpetration of the massacre.
The dangers of ethnic profiling and inter-ethnic violence were also taken up by EPP (European People's Party) MEP speaker S. Kelly and Renew Europe MEP speaker N. Stefanuta, as well as by the Commissioner J. Lenarcic in his closing speech.
MEP C. Goerens, on the other hand, suggested the need for an approach based not only on the appeals for peace and the mediation of the AU, but also on the possibility for the Development Commission to "[…] discuss the suspension mechanism that could be put in place in case of this crisis" continuing.
Commissioner Lenarcic concluded the plenary session by stating that he and the High Representative for External Action, Mr. Josep Borrell, express great concern about the alleged war crimes committed by the Abiy Federal Government and by the representatives of the TPLF.
He has indicate that it is imperative that human rights are respected, and where there have been abuses and violations, those are investigated, in order to identify those who perpetrated the crimes. He said he had contacted UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michel Bachelet, as well as several intergovernmental human rights organizations in order to stop violence as soon as possible.
In addition, he will visit Sudan next week to show solidarity with the Sudanese government and with the aim to meet the refugees. High Representative Borrell, in his meeting with the Ethiopian authorities, underlined how the principle of international law must be respected even in a context of hostility. "[p]lans of targeting civilians must be avoided at any price by all parties. During my meeting with the Ethiopian Deputy Minister" on November 25, I recalled the obligation of all parties involved in the conflict without distinction to protect civilians, guaranteeing their free movement".
On November 26 the resolution was adopted with 643 votes in favour out of 694 total votes. [IDN-InDepthNews – 27 November 2020]
Photo: European Parliament Brussels. Credit: The Brussels Times.
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Hh and BMP Converge on Atoh1
Annalisa VanHook
Science Signaling 25 Mar 2008:
Vol. 1, Issue 12, pp. ec111
DOI: 10.1126/stke.112ec111
Hedgehog (Hh) signaling plays an integral role in promoting proliferation in cerebellar granule cell precursors, which multiply in an external layer before differentiating and migrating deeper into the cerebellum. Overactivation of the Hh pathway is associated with medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain tumor that arises when granule cells continue to proliferate rather than differentiate. Genetic lesions commonly associated with human medulloblastoma include mutations in patched 1 (Ptch1), which encodes a Hh receptor, and loss of heterozygosity of hypermethylated in cancer 1 (Hic1), which encodes a transcriptional repressor. Briggs et al. propose that Hic1 attenuates the Hh proliferation signal by repressing expression of Atonal homolog 1 (Atoh1), a proneural transcription factor. Compound heterozygous mice carrying one deletion allele each of Ptch1 and Hic1 had an increased incidence of medulloblastoma as compared with animals carrying only one allele. Microarray analysis identified many potential targets of Hic1 regulation, one of which was Atoh1, a putative target of Hh signaling expressed in granule cell precursors and medulloblastomas. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments showed a direct interaction between Hic1 and the Atoh1 enhancer, and experiments in cell culture demonstrated that Hic1-mediated repression of Atoh1 expression overcomes its activation by Shh. Taken together, these data suggest a model in which Hh signaling induces proliferation of granule cells by activating Atoh1 expression, and differentiation is initiated when Hic1 represses Atoh1 expression. In the context of neural development, signaling through bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) pathways antagonizes Hh signaling to induce differentiation. In a related article, Zhao et al. (see commentary by Grimmer and Weiss) report that BMP signaling stimulated proteolytic degradation of Atoh1 in medulloblastoma and granule cells. Redundant mechanisms for reducing the abundance of Atoh1 may ensure that granule cells are insensitive to proliferation signals during terminal differentiation and identify Atoh1 as a potentially important target for medulloblastoma therapies.
K. J. Briggs, I. M. Corcoran-Schwartz, W. Zhang, T. Harcke, W. L. Devereux, S. B. Baylin, C. G. Eberhart, D. N. Watkins, Cooperation between the Hic1 and Ptch1 tumor suppressors in medulloblastoma. Genes & Dev. 22, 770-785 (2008). [Abstract] [Full Text]
H. Zhao, O. Ayrault, F. Zindy, J.-H. Kim, M. F. Roussel, Post-transcriptional down-regulation of Atoh1/Math1 by bone morphogenic proteins suppresses medulloblastoma development. Genes & Dev. 22, 722-727 (2008). [Abstract] [Full Text]
M. R. Grimmer, W. A. Weiss, BMPs oppose Math1 in cerebellar development and in medulloblastoma. Genes & Dev. 22, 693-699 (2008). [Full Text]
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Caring Wakefield postmaster is retiring after serving his community for 30 years
POLITICALLY SPEAKING: Hemsworth MP Jon Trickett has his say on high speed broadband
High speed, reliable broadband is essential for communities and businesses in and around Hemsworth.
Updated Wednesday, 11th May 2016, 1:25 pm
Featherstone based businesses Icon Office Design and Bram Racing are angry and bemused at BT's decision not to put in place high speed broadband for certain areas of Green Lane Industrial estate, Featherstone. Pictured L to R) Local MP Jon Trickett, Michelle Hall - owner of Bram Racing and Jon Wesson - owner of of Icon Office Design. p312a408
However broadband provision is often inadequate in rural areas such as ours.
In 2013 I took up the case of a business in Green Lane that was struggling to expand because of poor broadband access.
That business delivered 40 per cent of its services overseas, as far away as Adelaide, Australia. But BT hadn't included Green Lane in its upgrades.
The government should be leading the way in helping rural communities to unlock their potential, but this government is dragging its feet. Recently, ministers announced that they would not be extending basic broadband automatically to the final five percent of the UK who have not got it.
Instead, more than one million homes, and countless businesses, will have to request a high speed broadband connection themselves. They may even have to wait for four years before they are entitled to make a request. To add insult to injury, some may have to pay extra to cover the cost of connecting.
The Tories suggest that some people living in rural areas do not want to be connected. Nothing could be further from the truth. Children in Hemsworth want high speed broadband to get on with their school work; families want to stay in touch with loved ones; businesses want to grow.
That's why I'm calling on the government to reinvest the £258million windfall they recently received from BT on boosting rural broadband. BT handed back the cash after an unexpected surge in demand for fast internet.
The government should take this opportunity to meet the demands of communities like Hemsworth and invest in reaching that final five percent.
If you would like to discuss this issue, or any other matter of concern, there are a number of ways you can get in touch with me.
You can drop into my office, at Moorthorpe Railway Station, from 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday or call 01977 655695.
You can email me at [email protected] or Tweet @jon_trickett
Alternatively, there is a variety of information about my current work and campaigns on my website www.jontrickett.org.uk.


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Harley-Davidson had introduced its first ever V-twin in 1909, but it wasn't until 1911 when they added a mechanical inlet valve (the so-called overhead "pocket valve") that the company got it just right. A 61 cubic-inch version of the engine would remain in production for two decades. By 1914 Harley's V-twin featured chain final drive, a proper clutch and a three-speed gearbox. A kick-starter came shortly after.
A 74 cubic-inch model called the JD was introduced for 1922. The 22JD came with full electrical equipment, while the 22FD model was fitted with a magneto. Both had an inlet-over-exhaust V-twin engine, a Schebler carburetor, three-speed hand-shift transmission, single bucket saddle, sprung front forks, hard-tail rear, luggage rack, kickstand, and a foot-operated rear drum brake. The wheelbase was 59.5 inches.
The JD could achieve up to 40-60 mpg, and the sidecar model had a plate that fitted below the cylinder to lower compression and increase engine life. The big twin was built in response to the four-cylinder Henderson, which was smoother but not as reliable. It had sprung front forks, but a hard-tail rear end, which prolonged chain life.
The JD's lighting and ignition consisted of 6-volt generator/ignition unit storage battery, headlight, taillight and motor driven oil pressure light. The ignition system involved a circuit breaker, distributor and high-tension coil and was located behind the engine, away from rain.
Paint was the typical olive drab with attractive pin striping over the dual fuel tanks and oil tank. The front and rear lights were optional and and rubber footboards were fitted along with a rear luggage rack and stand. There was nickel plating throughout, and the rims were painted over stainless steel spokes.
Two important changes for the Harley-Davidson JD came about for 1924. Alemite lubrication was introduced on all bearing surfaces except those inside the engine, and a factory grease gun could force lubricant in at 500 psi. The frame was also dropped, which resulted in a lower riding position.
Aluminum pistons were fitted as well. They weighed less and produced more power, and were much less likely to seize. 1926 saw a teardrop gas tank and balloon tires, while throttle-regulated oil pressure and a front brake followed in 1928.
The JD models proved both fast and reliable and were raced worldwide with great success throughout the 1920s. A JD sidecar outfit driven by Clark and Webster set a Sydney to Perth record in Australia in 1924 and that same year Walter Patterson rode 170 miles from Tacoma, Washington to Portland, Oregon in a little under six hours "no hands". The bars were removed and his wrists chained to the tank.
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HomeLocalJason Aldean's youngest daughter shows off her Christmas spirit with a rendition of "Jingle Bells"
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Jason Aldean's used to performing in sold-out stadiums, but he recently got a front-row seat at an intimate house show for a very special up-and-coming artist: His two-year-old daughter, Navy.
The singer's wife, Brittany, posted the adorable video clip to social media this week, showing Navy treating her off-camera parents to her own spirited rendition of "Jingle Bells." Both Jason and Brittany show their appreciation with cheers and applause at the end of the performance.
Navy is the couple's youngest child, along with older brother Memphis. Jason also has two teenaged daughters from a previous marriage.
The younger kids have made appearances on tour with Jason recently — and four-year-old Memphis has even come out onstage to say hi to the crowd — but Jason recently joked that Navy's still pretty "oblivious" to what her famous dad does for a living.
Still, when she posted the video, Brittany noted the family resemblance, writing "Sings like her daddy" in the caption of the post.


Tapan Bhat Hires as GM of Yahoo Finance
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Yahoo hired Tapan Bhat as president and GM of Yahoo Finance to oversee its financial and business vertical — marking the seasoned exec's return to the internet media company after more than a decade.
Bhat will report directly to Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone. He starts at the company May 16 and will be based in San Jose, Calif.
Most recently, Bhat spent the last three years advising startups and their boards. Before that, he was chief product officer at NerdWallet, heading product and engineering, design, data, revenue and partnerships for the personal finance website. He also served as chief product officer at Realtor.com, a division of News Corp. Bhat, and has held senior roles at Adobe Systems and Intuit.
Verizon Media sold Yahoo last year for $5 billion to private-equity firm Apollo Group. From 2005-10, when Yahoo was an independent company, Bhat served as Yahoo's SVP of consumer, where he led the transformation of yahoo.com from a static page of links to a portal featuring news, email previews and video. He also opened up Yahoo's homepage to third-party content, and has part of that Bhat developed Yahoo Buzz which provided real-time highlights of the most popular articles from external sites. While at Yahoo, Bhat also developed Yahoo Glue, a universal search experience, and increased the company's market share internationally.
"We are thrilled to welcome back Tapan, whose experience in building and scaling consumer products, including within the finance category, will help us accelerate innovation across Yahoo Finance's offerings for years to come," Lanzone, formerly head of Tinder and CBS Interactive, said in a statement. "Tapan also has a unique history with the Yahoo brand, spending many years leading some of the most important products in the company's history, and is returning to his roots to help us drive a new era of growth."
Bhat commented, "Coming back to Yahoo after all these years is exciting because it's a completely new company… I look forward to being part of this next chapter of Yahoo's journey as we develop new products and services that will shape the future of consumer finance and investing."
Bhat holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan and an MBA in marketing from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
Yahoo says it reaches an audience of nearly 900 million people worldwide. In addition to Yahoo Finance, its brands include AOL, Engadget, TechCrunch, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Fantasy and Yahoo Mail.
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