Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Concerns are growing about Chinese influence on academic campuses around the world The US has designated the Confucius Institute (CI), the Chinese government-run global education programme, as a foreign propaganda mission. The order says CI, which offers language and cultural programmes overseas, is “owned […]
Day: August 15, 2020
Stimulus talks stall; most deaths in months; CDC warning
On a day when the U.S. reported the most COVID-19-related deaths since May, the elected leaders in charge of bringing economic relief to the nation showed how far away they are from doing that. A bipartisan deal for a new coronavirus stimulus package appeared hopelessly out of reach Thursday, with […]
Ageless Podcast Mother-Daughter Duo Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley And Wellness Advocate Kit Keenan Share Their Top 5 Lifestyle Tips
Ageless Podcast Mother-Daughter Duo Kit Keenan (left) and Cynthia Rowley (Right) Share 5 Tips To … [+] Improving Your Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Choices. Rent The Runway and Juliana Werring Jennifer Lopez. Christie Brinkley in the Sports Illustrated Swimwear Edition. Helen Mirren at the Oscars. Oprah Winfrey. Sophia Vegara. Jane […]
The legend of Mysore Pak
The year was 1935. The place was the city of Mysore, ruled by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar. On a certain day, the kitchen at Amba Vilas Palace (where the king used to reside) was bustling with its daily activities of preparing an extravagant lunch for the royal family. Everything was in […]
Endangered Species Laws Given Broad Reading in Recent Decisions | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
[co-author: Valentina Caen, Articling Student] Canadian courts released two judicial review decisions in May regarding the implementation of species at risk legislation, which indicate a trend towards a broad, expansive interpretation of such laws. FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONAL VALIDITY OF EMERGENCY ORDER POWERS UNDER SARA On May 15, […]
Home Design Trends Change with COVID-19 | State
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been a tough year with the global pandemic impacting jobs, income, and responsibilities. Parents are juggling work, child care, and at-home education, but with all that change, they are gaining new perspective on the places they call home. What was once the place, […]
Verizon Business to create next-generation global network infrastructure for Bayer
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. Verizon Business has been chosen by Bayer to build a next-generation global network infrastructure to underpin the company’s global business operations. Verizon Business will enhance Bayer’s existing network capabilities to enable easier and cost-effective network management, and will also deploy next-generation network technologies, including software-defined networking, to […]
Family has 4th child during COVID-19, thankful for care at St. Francis
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe is a familiar place for the Trappey Family. Joey and Holly Trappey had all four of their children there, and most recently, they had baby Noah during the Coronavirus Pandemic. “Going in, I think we were a little nervous because […]
Google expands Android Automotive OS and Android Auto support to more car manufacturers and app developers
Google today announced some major updates for Android Auto and Android Automotive OS, which are expected to expand the reach of the two platforms and make it easier for app developers to create apps for the platforms. In a blog post regarding the matter, the company highlighted all the changes […]
Local group aims to teach girls skills for a safe, healthy lifestyle
A new event by a local group aimed to teach girls, in particular, useful skills for living a healthy life — which could also protect them from human trafficking. Z-Club held Girl Empowerment Day on Saturday at Memorial Park Pavilion, and Logan Huckstep — who’s been president of the club for […]