CT teachers have choices that the CEA should respect
August Their arrival causes familiar feelings for teachers like us… Butterflies in the stomach. The urgency to squeeze in a few more summer adventures with the family before the scramble to the first day of school. For members of our state’s largest teachers union, the Connecticut Education Association, August also marks the time for an important personal decision: stay or leave as dues-paying union members? August is the “escape window” of the CEA. Teachers can leave by sending a letter by post to reach Hartford later this month. Last winter, a few teachers in Connecticut started an informal Facebook group…
Read More »Columbia River’s salmon are at the core of ancient religion
ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with the Columbia River. His silvery ponytail flutters in the wind, and a string of eagle claws adorns his neck. Kiona has fished for Chinook salmon for decades on his family’s scaffold at the edge of the falls, using a dip net suspended from a 33-foot pole — like his father did before him, and his son will after. “Fishing is an art and a spiritual practice,” says Kiona, a Yakama…
Read More »Marijuana industry continues to sprout in Florida | Business Observer
Cannabis-related stores have certainly taken hold in Florida. The billion dollar industry has not slowed down, which is more than ever clear from the amount of growth that the companies in the marijuana industry are experiencing. Illinois-based Cresco Labs Inc. recently opened a new medical cannabis dispensary in Cape Coral. The company is a multi-state integrated operator and wholesaler of branded cannabis products. The new store, Sunnyside Cape Coral, is the company’s first in northern Lee County. It is located at 1897 Del Prado Blvd. S., according to a statement. “We are excited to continue expanding our retail presence on…
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Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
On Monday, the Taliban marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital in a swift takeover that prompted a hasty flight from the nation’s Western-backed leaders, plunged the economy and fundamentally transformed the country . Bearded Taliban fighters, some hoisting rifles or the white flags of their movement, made victory parades on foot, on bicycles and motorcycles through the streets of Kabul. A group marched past the former US embassy, chanting “Long Live Islam” and “Death to America”. A year after that dramatic day, much has changed in Afghanistan. Former insurgents struggle to govern and remain isolated internationally. The…
Read More »‘Significant changes’ ahead for Tauranga’s CBD
The revitalization of Tauranga’s city center is “absolutely critical” to New Zealand’s fifth largest city and the council has released a plan to ensure it is achieved. Tauranga City Council adopted the City Center Action and Investment Plan 2022-2032 at a council meeting on Monday. It aims to guide the rejuvenation and prioritization of investment in a city center that has seen empty shops and few visitors for a number of years. READ MORE:* Tauranga almost halves household waste going to landfill in a year* There are no City of Tauranga elections that candidates appeal to the regional council* Tauranga’s…
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Three Dead in Parker Area Crash :: exploreClarion.com
HOVEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were killed in a head-on collision north of Parker Monday afternoon. A Clarion County 9-1-1 dispatcher said the call came in at 4:47 p.m. to report a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Riverview Drive (Route 268) and Bennertown Road in Hovey Township , Armstrong County. The dispatcher said Parker Fire, Emlenton Fire, Emlenton Ambulance and Butler State Police were dispatched to the scene. Armstrong County Coroner Brian Myers confirmed to WTAE that three people died in the crash. A fourth individual was taken to an area hospital. Clarion County 9-1-1 said the…
Read More »Legoland Mascot Ignored Kids, Mother Claims; Joins Lawsuit: CT News
There was a lot of news across Connecticut on Monday. If you missed anything on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the most read stories. The woman and her children, who are black, have joined a $25 million class action lawsuit against Legoland and Sesame Place theme parks.>>>Read more. Police sent out a warning about a certain make of vehicle as the target of a social media challenge.>>>Read more. The incident happened on Friday.>>>Read more. The police currently have more than 40 car theft investigations on their hands.>>>Read more. A man has been charged after reports his…
Read More »With ground-breaking study results, investors should pay attention to this Canadian stock
Shares of InnoCan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO ) (FSE: IP4 ) (OTCQB: INNPF ) hit an all-time high on the Canadian Stock Exchange in September 2021, rising about 300% from its opening price on the stock market However, the stock is down 40% this year as capital markets continue to suffer from macroeconomic headwinds. However, InnoCan shares have shown some strength of late, but the best is yet to come with many promising developments on the horizon. InnoCan Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Israel that pioneered CBD-Pharma delivery technologies. The company develops solutions that combine unique properties…
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