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Deadly strikes blamed on Turkey in Iraq’s Kurdistan draw condemnation

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Post date July 23, 2022
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International organizations and world countries have denounced in strongest terms artillery strikes against a tourist resort blamed on Turkey in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, which killed at least nine civilians and wounded more than 20 others.

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) roundly condemned the shelling of the northern Iraqi hill village of Parakh in the Zakho district on Wednesday, and expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

“Civilians are once again suffering the indiscriminate effects of explosive weapons. Under international law, attacks must not be directed at the civilian population,” the UNAMI said in a statement.

“UNAMI therefore calls for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and emphasizes that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq must be respected at all times.”

The UN mission then urged all parties engaged in military operations in the region to cease any violations against civilians, without delay.

Arab League condemns ‘Turkish attacks’

Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit said the shelling is an attack on Iraqi sovereignty, and represents a clear violation of international law and a flagrant breach of the principle of good neighborliness.

“The Arab League supports Iraq in rejection and condemnation of Turkish attacks, and that it denounces any encroachment or violation of the sovereignty of any Arab country,” Jamal Rushdie, a spokesperson for the secretary general, quoted Aboul Gheit as saying.

He called on Ankara to “make recalculations, maintain the principle of good neighborliness in its relations with regional countries, and refrain from carrying out military operations inside the territories of Arab countries under any pretext.”

The Arab Parliament also said it “condemns the brutal Turkish attack on Dohuk province in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, which resulted in the…

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Exhibit works to forge relationships with Indigenous people

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Post date July 23, 2022
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WILMINGTON, Del. — About 400 years ago, the first Europeans began exploring land now known as Delaware.

As they journeyed through the region, their travels brought them face to face with the people who had lived there for millennia – the Lenni Lenape, the father tribe of the Lenape and Nanticoke Indians.

The Delaware Art Museum’s recently debuted exhibit, “In Conversation: Will Wilson,” works to forge a new relationship with Indigenous people by bringing visitors face to face with them through stories of Native people, 19th-century photography and augmented reality technology for an immersive experience that connects the past with the present.

In about a year and a half from idea to execution, the exhibition came together in whirlwind timing for show planning. Not only did the museum need to secure the artist’s availability, but they also needed to develop a relationship with Delaware’s Native population − some of the very people the artist would feature in his photos.

Building trust with sincere intention

The Delaware Art Museum exhibit showcases the photography of Will Wilson, a New Mexico-based Diné (Navajo) photographer whose work centers on Native American identity and culture.

Commissioning Will Wilson’s participation and arranging the logistics took effort, but the bulk of the endeavor came with establishing trust and relationships with Delaware’s Native American community.

Called Lenapehoking, the original homeland of the Lenape and Nanticoke encompassed present-day New Jersey, most of Delaware and eastern New York and Pennsylvania.

Iz Balleto, a community engagement specialist at the Delaware Art Museum, said due to past misrepresentation and exploitation, the Native community was not particularly interested in being involved in this project – earning their trust would be a process.

That process started with the tribal chiefs of the Delaware Lenape and Nanticoke first.

He said that after he and the museum committee were able to establish a…

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Former UConn women’s basketball guard Bria Hartley makes Connecticut Sun debut in Tuesday’s win over Liberty

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Post date July 23, 2022
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UNCASVILLE — Bria Hartley had only been in Connecticut for about 12 hours before she checked into the Connecticut Sun’s game against New York in the final minutes of the first quarter at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Hartley, playing point guard for the Sun, was quick to adjust to her new team and dished out an assist to Alyssa Thomas just 20 seconds later to give the Sun a three-point lead.

The former UConn women’s basketball guard arrived in Uncasville around midnight Monday after the Sun signed her to a rest-of-season contract earlier in the day. On Tuesday, Hartley made her debut with the Sun in its 82-63 win over New York as she returned to the state where she once led the Huskies to two straight national championships and was named an All-American.

“It’s exciting,” Hartley told Hearst Connecticut Media before Tuesday’s game. “Obviously there’s a lot of basketball culture here in Connecticut and being also from UConn, you get a lot of support. It was posted on Instagram and Twitter and it was just like an outpouring of support and that’s really nice to have.”

During the offseason, Hartley, in her ninth season in the WNBA, was traded to Indiana from Phoenix as part of a three-team trade involving the Fever, the Mercury and Chicago. The Sky traded Diamond DeShields to Phoenix along with its 2022 and 2023 first-round picks to Indiana. In return, Phoenix traded Hartley and its 2022 second-round pick to Indiana and its 2023 first-round pick to Chicago. The Fever completed the trade by sending Julie Allemand to Chicago.

Indiana placed Hartley on a partial suspension to start the season since she was…

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Widespread condemnation by the international community of civilian deaths in Zakho

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Post date July 22, 2022
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Many international powers have published statements in which they condemned the nine civilian deaths that occurred on Wednesday in Zakho (Zaxo), Iraqi Kurdistan.

The Arab Parliament that includes countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar released a statement on Thursday saying “this attack represents a flagrant violation of all international conventions and norms, and a flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and the principles and rules of good neighbourliness.”

They called Turkey to “stop these hostile acts”.

Meanwhile, the attacks on civilians are completely unacceptable, Germany’s Foreign Ministry said in the statement on Thursday and that “Investigations into the circumstances of and responsibility for this attack must be conducted as a matter of urgency.”

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office also shared on Wednesday the UK’s concerns about the attack and said that, “the UK deplores the loss of life and will continue to support the stability of Iraq including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq”.

The United States had condemned the attack on Wednesday saying that the US maintains strong support for Iraq’s national sovereignty and its security, stability, and prosperity, including that of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, the State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

Shortly after the attack, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) had said that the UNAMI strongly condemned the shelling of the mountain resort in the Kurdistan region on Wednesday.

Turkey, on the other hand, rejects responsibility for the attack and said that the attack was an ‘act of terror’.

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North Lebanon Township supervisors consider modifying walking trail specs

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Post date July 22, 2022
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This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project.

The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics including proposals for paving the Lenni Lenape walking trail, an updated public meeting procedure policy, and a revised fee schedule.

The supervisors heard three proposals for paving costs of the Lenni Lenape walking trail, which was partially funded by a $25,000 Marcellus Shale Grant.

The lowest proposal, which was from Nolt Paving, estimated costs at $24,636. However, state laws prohibited the supervisors from accepting at this time.

Pennsylvania township code (PDF) says that for contracts costing between $11,500 and $21,300, a township must seek three quotes from qualified contractors.

For more expensive projects, however, a township must advertise the contract twice between 10 and 45 days before bids begin. They also must have full specifications available, which can be costly to design.

The supervisors opted to table making any decisions for now. They are considering modifying their specifications such that quotes are likely to come in lower than $21,300, such as by changing the thickness of pavement or total square footage.

From left to right, treasurer Ardy Snook, chairman Ed Brensinger, and vice chairman Gary Heisey hear the township manager’s report.

On a similar note, Moore Engineering provided a proposal totaling $24,246 for the design phase, bid support, and construction support for the HVAC upgrade budgeted for 2022. Bidding for the final project is expected to take place in September.

The supervisors unanimously agreed to enter the agreement with Moore. However, vice chairman Gary Heisey expressed his displeasure with the costs accrued prior to bidding, a sentiment which was echoed during discussions of the Lenni Lenape walking path.

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Photo finish camera needed in feature pace

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Post date July 21, 2022
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WILKES-BARRE, PA – Frazzleberry (Art Major) got his own way on the lead past the half in the $13,000 featured harness racing pace at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on a hot Tuesday afternoon (Jul. 19), but he still had to work hard late to hang on to a nose victory over Fulsome in 1:54.2.

Frazzleberry (#3 far inside) just holds on at the wire (Curtis Salonick Photo)

George Napolitano Jr. moved Frazzleberry to the lead early, got a :30 second breather in quarter two, but then faced a challenge from first-over Fulsome most of the way home.

Others joined in the dash to the wire, but the camera showed Frazzleberry a winner by the smallest of margins over his grinding foe, with Ripplesonthebeach third, just a neck from taking it all after photoing out late-clearing Win Place’N Show for the show dough.

Frazzleberry has now captured two of his last three starts, with a second in between, for trainer Jose Godinez and the partnership of Joseph Betro, Ian Behar, and Kristie Leigh Farm Inc.

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In the first of two $12,500 trotting co-features, Top Me Off, a son of Bar Hopping who was the winningest three-year-old trotting male in North America last year with 15 victories, posted a second successive success with a 1:54.4 triumph, moving in front of the stands to take control and going on to win for driver Matt Kakaley and trainer/owner Arlene Cameron, who combined for a pair of wins on the card.

The other top trot went even more quickly, as driver George Napolitano Jr. took his second feature of the day, this one with Can’t Say No (Explosive Matter) in a lifetime best 1:54. The winner never relinquished control from the pole and…

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UN mission in Iraq condemns attack in Duhok which left 8 dead

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Post date July 21, 2022
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The deadly attack in the Zakho district, took place close to the border with Türkiye.

According to news reports, Iraqi State media claimed that Turkish forces had been responsible for the shelling – a claim refuted by the Turkish Government.

Among the dead was a one-year-old, according to a statement released by the Kurdish health minister, who said the victims had all died before they could reach a hospital.

The UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, reported that a 12 year-old and 16 year-old were also killed. In a statement issued late on Wednesday, UNICEF Representative in Iraq, Sheema SenGupta, said the attack was “devastating proof of the need to stop the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.”

UNAMI expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Civilians suffer again

“Civilians are once again suffering the indiscriminate effects of explosive weapons. Under international law, attacks must not be directed at the civilian population”, said the UNAMI statement.

Turkish forces are engaged in military activity in the area, as part of Government counter-terrorism operations against outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants, and the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, both of which are seen by Ankara as terrorist groups. The PKK began military action against Türkiye in the mid-1980s.

UNICEF’s Ms. SenGupta added that all children in Iraq, deserve to live their lives without the constant threat of violence, exacerbated by the use of explosive weapons. UNICEF calls on all parties to fulfill their obligations, under international law, to protect children at all times, and without delay.”

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Indians 101: A very short overview of the Shawnee Indians

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Post date July 21, 2022
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The Shawnee language belongs to the Central Algonquian language family and is, therefore, related to Miami, Illinois, Sauk, Fox, Kickapoo, Menominee, Potawatomi, Ojibwa, Cree, Montegnais, and Naskapi. Regarding the archaeological evidence concerning the Shawnee homelands prior to the European invasion, some people see the Fort Ancient people in Ohio as ancestral to the Shawnee. Archaeologists Pennelope Drooker and C. Wesley Cowan, in their chapter in Societies in Eclipse: Archaeology of the Eastern Woodland Indians, A.D. 1400-1700, write:

“Archaeologists and ethnohistorians have reached no consensus about which historically named group or groups might have been descended from Fort Ancient populations, although Shawnee and related Central Algonquian groups are most often suggested.”

In his book Shawnee! The Ceremonialism of a Native American Tribe and its Cultural Background, archaeologist James Howard writes:

“It would certainly appear that the most economical explanation in terms of available archeological, linguistics, and ethnohistorical data is to equate the prehistoric Shawnees with at least part of the Fort Ancient archaeological culture, though other groups were probably involved as well.”

Since the Shawnee often migrated, it is difficult to pinpoint their aboriginal homeland at the beginning of the European invasion. In his Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Carl Waldman writes:

“Perhaps the best way to think of their territory is generally to the west of the Cumberland Mountains of the Appalachian chain, with the Cumberland River at the center. At one time or another, the Shawnees had villages along many of the rivers of the region: the Cumberland, the Ohio, the Tennessee. This area now comprises parts of the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.”

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The Shawnee, like many other Algonqian-speaking people, engaged in a combination of farming, hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants. Farming was of secondary economic importance and contributed less…

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GALLERY: Joe James & Razz

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Post date July 21, 2022
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