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Diplomatic missions, back Kurdistan Region’s election date decision

2024-03-03T16:34:41+00:00

Shafaq News/ The diplomatic missions in Erbil and Baghdad welcomed, on Sunday, the announcement of the date for the Kurdistan Region Parliament elections.

The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, said in a statement, “the diplomatic envoys supported holding “free, fair and transparent” elections and urged the political forces in the Kurdistan Region to stick to the final date for the elections.”

The consulates of the US, France, Italy and the Netherlands in Erbil said on Twitter that they supported the election date, and that holding the elections is a way of applying the principles of democracy.

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq “UNAMI” also said that it supported setting the date for the elections and that it was ready to help.

Claudio Cordone, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political) at UNAMI said, “It’s 10 June for the Kurdistan Parliamentary elections. Looking forward to no more obstacles. UN in Iraq is ready to continue to provide its support as requested.”

Noteworthy, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced on Sunday, that it opened the registration for the Kurdish political parties and blocs that want to take part in the Kurdistan Region Parliament elections in 2024, from March 5 to March 14, which cannot be extended. The registration will be in Baghdad at the Department of Political Parties and Organizations Affairs and at the electoral offices in the Kurdistan Region provinces.

Earlier today, The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani signed a regional order that sets the date for the next Kurdistan Region Parliament elections.

The order, which is based on the second paragraph of the first article of the amended Kurdistan Region Presidency Law No. (1) of 2005, sets June 10, 2024…

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Neil Elliott 2024, death notice, Canada

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Obituary of Neil Elliott
ELLIOTT Neil, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday February 29, 2024 with partner in life Mary Dillon at his side. Predeceased by his parents James and Gladys and his younger brother Jim. Will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret Marshall (late Joseph), and many friends, neighbours, and extended family. Neil farmed for many years with his sister in the Jarvis/Port Dover area up until the family farm was sold. He also worked off the farm on the construction of the Big 3 in Nanticoke – Ontario Hydro, Texaco (Esso), and Stelco LEW – retiring from Stelco after 28 years. Away from work standardbred horse racing was a big interest but fishing was his favourite sport. His fishing lure collection was massive as anyone who knew him could attest to. In keeping with Neil’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place with internment at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home 519-583-1530. For those wishing, donations made in Neil’s memory may be made to a local charity of choice. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and all healthcare staff at NGH and NHNH for their care and compassion over the past several months. Online donations and or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Neil Elliott 2024  and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.

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ECC Division II Boys Basketball Final: Wheeler blows past Stonington in second half for first title

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — With two minutes left in the third quarter Tuesday, the ECC Division II boys basketball tournament championship was anybody’s game.

Wheeler and Stonington were tied at 39. The action was tight, with no team leading by more than six. A Mohegan Sun Arena crowd of 3,000 — seemingly all of Wheeler’s 233 students and half of North Stonington’s 5,100 population — deliriously cheered and expected a fantastic finish.

Wheeler, however, was determined that this would not go down to the final minutes. The Lions essentially finished it in 120 seconds, closing out the third with a 13-2 run to lead 52-41 after three and turn the fourth quarter into a coronation of Wheeler basketball and second-year coach Stephen Bailey.

The little school from North Stonington, never a factor in the ECC postseason mix, shined on the biggest stage with a 65-51 victory for the Lions’ first ECC tournament championship in Bailey’s second year as coach.

“We just played Wheeler basketball: get a stop, rebound, get on the break, run our sets and score, get another stop and repeat,” Bailey said. “After we got up by 11, I talked to the team before the fourth quarter and said, ‘You deserve to be in this spot. Let’s finish this off make history and do something you’ll remember the rest of your lives.'”

Wheeler (17-6) was building to this point with four senior starters who made the state tournament as sophomores under former coach Neil Cobleigh and amped up to 17-win teams and ECC Division IV regular season titles the last two years for Bailey, a Stonington…

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Lehigh University Returns 90+ Native American Artifacts to Delaware Nation

Lehigh University has partnered with the Delaware Nation to repatriate over 90 Native American artifacts, discovered during a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) archeological survey on university-owned land. This historic collaboration is underscored by a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2023, aiming to honor the Lenape people’s heritage and culture.

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Discovery and Decision

The artifacts, including pottery, tools, and a 3,000-year-old flint knifepoint, were unearthed on nearly 100 acres of land, half of which belongs to Lehigh University. The discovery was facilitated by an archeological survey initiated by PennDOT, revealing these significant precontact items. Erin Kintzer, Lehigh’s senior director of real estate services, underscored the university’s commitment to honoring these artifacts by opting for their return to the Delaware Nation rather than keeping them or donating them to a distant museum.

A Model of Respect and Protection

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The decision to repatriate the artifacts to Delaware Nation serves as a pioneering model for acknowledging and protecting Native American sites and heritage in eastern Pennsylvania and beyond. The artifacts will be featured in Delaware Nation’s new museum in Anadarko, Oklahoma, allowing tribal citizens, many of whom reside in Oklahoma, to access and appreciate their cultural heritage. This gesture of repatriation highlights the importance of respecting and safeguarding Native American history and the ongoing relationship between tribal nations and their ancestral lands.

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This collaboration between Lehigh University and the Delaware Nation, facilitated by the recent MOU, marks a significant step towards recognizing and rectifying historical injustices against Native American communities. By returning the artifacts to their rightful owners, Lehigh University sets a precedent for how institutions can work with Native American tribes to honor their history and culture. This act of repatriation not only respects the Lenape people’s heritage but also fosters a deeper connection between the university and the Delaware Nation, potentially…

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Native American Artifacts Found on Lehigh Land to be Returned to Delaware Nation

Kintzer said it was the first time in her nearly nine years at Lehigh that she was contacted about artifacts. Kintzer consulted two sociology and anthropology professors and spoke with Lehigh College of Health Dean Beth Dolan to decide the best option for the artifacts.

“If you don’t make a decision, the artifacts go to the Pennsylvania Museum of History. That felt a little too distanced or removed from what we were hoping to accomplish here,” Kintzer said. “I was worried they might end up in a drawer where someone forgets about them, versus being something that would be honored and used.”

Dolan suggested contacting Delaware Nation. University leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delaware Nation in October 2023, signaling an ongoing, reciprocal partnership. The agreement also enabled Delaware Nation to relocate an extension of their historic preservation office to Lehigh’s campus. At the time of the signing, Sean M. Daley, a faculty member with the College of Health who directs Lehigh’s Institute for Indigenous Studies (IIS), said he hopes the MOU will encourage Delaware Nation students to not only come to Lehigh to study, but to start a connection with their ancestral lands.

Dolan said the timing of the find was fortunate. Katelyn Lucas, Delaware Nation’s historic preservation officer, moved into her office at the IIS at the start of the Fall 2023 semester and was quickly able to handle the transfer of the artifacts to their rightful home.

“Honoring the history and culture of the Lenape people is a foundational goal of Lehigh’s MOU with the Delaware Nation, a goal that is further supported by the Institute for Indigenous Studies in the College of Health,” Dolan said.

Most of the artifacts found on Lehigh’s property are “pre-contact” artifacts, meaning they were made before European settlers…

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New Clues Emerge in 400-Year-Old Mystery of Roanoke Colony

Recent excavations at the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island have unearthed intriguing artifacts, possibly shedding light on the enduring mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Spearheaded by the First Colony Foundation, archaeologists have discovered shards of Algonquian pottery and a copper wire ring, believed to be from the 1500s. These findings are considered significant evidence that researchers are excavating an actual settlement site, sparking renewed interest in the fate and whereabouts of the 117 settlers who vanished without a trace.

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Historical Context and Significance

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, under the exploration of Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584, represents one of the earliest English attempts to establish a permanent settlement in the New World. Despite its initial promise, the colony’s disappearance left behind a mystery that has captivated historians and archaeologists for centuries. The recent discoveries, including domestic pottery and a copper ring, point towards the presence of a settlement, bolstering theories about the colonists’ interactions with indigenous tribes. The cultural significance of copper to the Algonquian tribes, akin to gold and silver for the English, and the fact that only English explorers traded copper so far north, further support the hypothesis that remnants of Roanoke have been uncovered.

Current Excavations and Findings

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Last summer, the First Colony Foundation team made significant progress by uncovering artifacts that suggest the presence of an Algonquian village. The discovery of Algonquian pottery and a copper wire ring, potentially an earring of a native warrior, indicates a settlement area, providing tangible links to the past. These findings not only offer clues about the daily lives and interactions between the English settlers and indigenous people but also highlight the importance of ongoing archaeological efforts to solve one of America’s oldest mysteries.

Future Prospects and Continued Mystery

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Final individual wrestler rankings of the 2023-24 season: The look before Atlantic City

final individual wrestler rankings of the 2023-24 season: the look before atlantic city

Matt Henrich of Southern, left, wrestles Nicholas Campagna of Christian Brothers in the 157-pound region 7 final at Lenape High School, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.

We’ve reached the best week of the N.J. wrestling season – the three-day stretch in Atlantic City that finishes the year.

final individual wrestler rankings of the 2023-24 season: the look before atlantic city

Jayden James of Delbarton (top) pinned Giovanni Scafidi of Howell to win the 138-pound at the NJSIAA Region 5 wrestling tournament, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 in Somerset, N.J.

A total of 14 boys state champions will be crowned on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall. We’re still waiting for the tournament to be seeded later today and the eight regions figure to have shuffled the brackets from how they would’ve looked following District Saturday.

final individual wrestler rankings of the 2023-24 season: the look before atlantic city

Anthony Knox of St. John Vianney, left, wrestles Robert Duffy of Christian Brothers in the 120-pound region 7 final at Lenape High School, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.

Simply put, last week was make or break for the Garden State’s best grapplers. Which wrestlers made it count?

Find out below in our final NJ.com individual wrestler rankings release of the winter.

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NOTES: Segal jumps Mason after beating him in the Region 7 semifinals. Esposito jumps Tounkara after beating him in the Region 2 final. Esposito enters and jumps Sipper after beating him in the Region 3 final.

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Killian Coluccio of Christian Brothers, left, wrestles Jordan Segal…

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