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Science is important, but people must be at the center of Chesapeake cleanup effort

Fishing at Sandy Point State Park, MD

With the Chesapeake Bay Bridge looming in the distance, a father and son fish from a jetty at Maryland’s Sandy Point State Park.

Steve Droter/Chesapeake Bay Program

The Chesapeake Bay Program’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) was formed in December 1984 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the state-federal Bay Program partnership. It does so through a combination of technical reports, workshops, discussions, reviews and participation on committees. It also serves as a liaison between the region’s scientific community and Bay Program partners, ensuring close cooperation among and between the various research institutions and agencies involved with the Bay cleanup.

I have been a member of STAC for 14 years and it has been my privilege to serve as its chair for the past year. My colleagues on the committee are a great group of about 40 dedicated environmental scientists and engineers from across the Chesapeake region, some appointed by governors, some representing federal agencies and some chosen through a rigorous nomination and appointment procedure. They have widely varied backgrounds and expertise but are united by their dedication to applying the best possible science toward restoration of the Bay and its watershed. Serving on STAC has been one of the highlights of my career.

In addition to its usual activities, STAC has focused on two extraordinary tasks in recent years. In 2023, we published our Comprehensive Evaluation of System Response (CESR) report, based on a rigorous multi-year examination of the status and trajectory of Bay Program efforts to date. STAC has also worked closely over the past year and a half with the Bay Program’s Beyond 2025 Steering Committee to look ahead at Bay restoration work. The CESR report has been well-received and extensively used in…

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UN in Iraq marks 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls [EN/AR]

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Baghdad/Erbil, Iraq – 26 November 2024 – The United Nations in Iraq launched the annual 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls. This global campaign focuses on raising awareness, strengthening efforts to combat violence, and fostering an environment where women and girls can thrive in safety and dignity.

Activities during the campaign include two key events. A kick-off meeting took place on 25 November in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, creating synergies between the Women, Peace, and Security agenda and the 16 Days campaign by incorporating the commemoration of the 24th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The second event will take place in Baghdad on 2 December to underscore the nation’s ongoing commitment to addressing violence against women and promoting their leadership across all sectors.

Violence against women and girls is a critical issue globally and poses challenges in Iraq, particularly for displaced women and survivors of abuse. While Iraq has made progress through policy reforms and awareness campaigns, entrenched norms and systemic barriers persist, making it essential to maintain momentum and ensure continued progress. Enhancing and enforcing laws to combat violence against women and children remains a critical priority, as robust legal frameworks are essential to ensuring accountability, protecting survivors, and preventing future violence.
Additionally, online violence is a growing threat in Iraq, disproportionately impacting women and girls. This violence jeopardises their safety and limits their participation in online spaces, hindering their education, employment and leadership opportunities. The UN calls for stronger cyber laws and greater public awareness to create a respectful digital culture so that women and girls can thrive.

Despite these challenges, Iraqi women have shown remarkable strength and resilience, continuing to lead in their communities and contribute to the nation’s development. Whether advocating for their rights, supporting others through…

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Mohican

Detroit unveils new neighborhood signs

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City workers install the first of 65 different neighborhood signs in Detroit. This one is at the Mohican Regent neighborhood. 

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DETROIT (FOX 2) – The city of Detroit unveiled the first of dozens of neighborhood signs it plans to install that will designate the location of 65 different communities this week.

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Speaking from the Mohican Regent Neighborhood, the mayor and heads of different departments helped usher in the latest phase of its neighborhood beautification project.

Paid for with federal ARPA funds, each sign pays homage to the city while identifying whether someone is entering Pilgrim Village near Highland Park, Mount Olivet in the northeast portion of Detroit, or North Rosedale Park on the west side.

“You have been driving this for a long time and the amount of pride in these block clubs and neighborhood associations we thought needed to be recognized,” said Mayor Mike Duggan.

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On Monday, officials erected the new Mohican Regent sign, which has 1,200 homes and 60 blocks.

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“That sign represents cohesiveness. People that are outside the community can see something going on. There’s unity,” said George Preston a neighborhood representative from the area.

“They’re all a little different in their shapes and colors, but still representing the Detroit Flag,” said Zak Meers, with the general services department. 

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To qualify for a neighborhood sign, the community would need to be listed on the city’s website.

The signs cost $512,000 and were approved by the Detroit City Council over the summer.

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Delaware Tribe

Making History Come Alive Newsletter is offering its new series on the American Revolution, we start with the Lenape Native Americans

The Lenape, also known as the Delaware Indians, are a Native American tribe that historically inhabited the Mid-Atlantic region of what is now the United States. Here is an overview of the history of the Lenape people:

1. Early History: The Lenape are believed to have lived in the region of present-day New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware for thousands of years. They were part of the larger Algonquian-speaking group of Native American tribes and were known for their agricultural practices, hunting, and fishing.

2. Contact with Europeans: The Lenape first encountered European explorers and settlers in the early 17th century when Dutch and Swedish colonists established trading posts in their territory. The Lenape initially maintained friendly relations with the Europeans, trading furs and other goods with them.

3. Displacement and Dispossession: As European settlement expanded in the region, the Lenape were gradually pushed off their traditional lands. The signing of various treaties and agreements with the colonists often resulted in the loss of Lenape territory and resources. The Walking Purchase of 1737, in which the Lenape were deceived into ceding a large tract of land, is a notable example of the injustices faced by the tribe.

4. Removal and Reservations: In the 18th and 19th centuries, many Lenape were forcibly removed from their homelands and relocated to reservations in the Midwest, particularly in present-day Oklahoma and Kansas. These forced relocations disrupted traditional Lenape ways of life and caused the tribe to be scattered across different regions.

5. Contemporary Lenape Communities: Today, the Lenape people are organized into several federally recognized tribes, including the Delaware Tribe of Indians, the Delaware Nation, and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. Many Lenape individuals and communities continue to preserve and celebrate their cultural traditions, languages, and heritage.

6. Cultural Revitalization: In recent years, there has been a revitalization of Lenape culture and…

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Holiday shows coming to Newton Theatre

Friday, Nov. 29

Start your weekend with Brian McLoughlin delivering acoustic rock and folk at 5 p.m. at Angry Erik Brewing, 2 Camre Drive, Newton.

Head to Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, for melodies by Dave and John Acoustic at 6 p.m.

Enjoy honky-tonk vibes with Poor Horsemen at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape, 165 Andover Sparta Road, Newton, at 7 p.m.

Catch the energetic PS Xperiment, featuring John “JP” Pabst on lead vocals and bass, Brian Shepherd on guitar and vocals, and Kyle Dossick on drums, at 7 p.m. at Brick & Brew, 27 Route 23, Franklin.

Wrap up the night with Full Nine rocking the Beacon, 453 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 30

The acoustic trio AC Wolves, blending guitar, mandolin and violin, will play at 4 p.m. at Angry Erik Brewing.

Enjoy country tunes by Tim VG at 6 p.m. at Lafayette House.

Don’t miss the Barrelhouse Blues Band at 7 p.m. at Milk Street Distillery, 1 Milk St., Branchville. Known for its high-energy blend of blues and classic rock, the band’s dynamic live shows are a must-see.

Check out John Cain at McQ’s Pub or Wind Up Monkey performing covers from classic rock to hip-hop at Brick & Brew, both also at 7 p.m.

At 9 p.m., Dani Zanoni & Co. play eclectic hits at the Beacon and Geoff Doubleday performs at O’Reilly’s Pub and Grill, 271 Spring St., Newton.

Sunday, Dec. 1

The Harrisons will deliver an electric rock set at Angry Erik Brewing at 2:30 p.m.

“Jessica Lynn: A Very Merry Classic Christmas” comes to the Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., at 7 p.m. This award-winning holiday extravaganza features dancers, choirs, surprises and special effects. With traditional songs and a focus on giving back, the show raises funds and toys…

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Mohegan

Curtain closes on season at Pocono – U.S. Trotting News

Wilkes-Barre, PA — The final card of the 2024 harness racing season at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania was held Saturday (November 23) afternoon, with an off track, temperatures barely above 40, and snow in the infield.

Closing day features were a trio of $17,000 contests, all of them contested after the track was upgraded from “sloppy +1” to “good +1.”

The pacing division, restricted to males, saw the American Ideal three-year-old pacing gelding Seen Here (Tyler Buter) run his record to two wins and a second since entering the Jeff Cullipher stable with a 1:52.2 score. Buter, who along with Matt Kakaley had four victories on Closing Day, brushed the favored sophomore to command in front of the stands and kept piling on the speed, finishing 1-1/2 lengths to the good of second choice Solid Character for Pollack Racing LLC.

Seen Here captures the featured pace on the last day of the 2024 season at Pocono. Curtis Salonick Photo.

The faster of the trotting headliners went to the International gelding Dark Mind (Anthony Napolitano), winning for the third straight time for trainer Noel Daley and owner Sonja Katrina Booth, here in 1:55.3. Dark Mind was third-over in a good cover flow for driver Anthony Napolitano, went wide and was along late to beat out pacesetter Green Pastures (Buter) by 1-1/4 lengths, with Sapphinerainstar shaking free to get beaten in the photo for the deuce and ending a five-race win string.

In the other diamond gaited split, another altered son of International Moni, Dejerate Hanover (Buter), followed solid cover, tipped wide, got the lead, and then held off the horse on his back, Kovu AS, by a half length in 1:56.1. Buter drove the winner, a ten-time…

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United Nations Iraq congratulates population census success, reaffirms commitment to supporting Iraq’s development plans [EN/AR/KU]

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Baghdad, 25 November 2024 – The United Nations in Iraq congratulated the Government and people of Iraq on the completion of a successful population census with the announcement of its preliminary results, underscoring the significance of the outcome to future national economic and social development policies and strategies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for the benefit of all Iraqis.

“To have a census after 37 years throughout Iraq was not an easy feat, and to uphold international standards and leverage modern technology throughout the process was a significant achievement,” said Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

This success would not have been possible if it was not for the huge efforts made by His Excellency Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Tamim, and the government teams, in close collaboration with UNFPA Iraq.

Dr. Tamim: “The census is the compass for developmental planning in Iraq, providing an accurate depiction of the demographic reality and the diverse needs of the people. The announcement of preliminary census results represents a crucial step toward building a strong and cohesive Iraq, enabling decision-makers to make well-informed decisions based on reliable facts and figures.”

The United Nations is pleased to have supported the process through critical technical assistance and advice of UN Population Fund (UNFPA). UNFPA stands ready to continue to support the Government of Iraq in interpreting, analysing and utilizing the data to inform national policies and development strategies.

The United Nations in Iraq reaffirms its support to Iraq’s development agenda to advance the country towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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For more information, please contact: Mr. Samir Ghattas, Director of Public Information/Spokesperson, United…

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Melvin G romps to sixth straight win in DSBF prelim – U.S. Trotting News

Dover, DE — Legacy Racing of Delaware and Nanticoke Racing’s Melvin G rolled to his sixth consecutive victory on Tuesday (Nov. 19) at Bally’s Dover, leaving his five rivals well behind en route to a 1:57.2 score in the faster of two $20,000 second-round divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund series for 2-year-old male trotters.

With two horses breaking stride before the start, Melvin G and driver Jim Morand only had three rivals to contend with at race’s outset, and they pushed through at the pegs to seat Perfect Suprise (Pat Berry) in the pocket through a :29 first quarter. After rating a :58.4 half, Melvin G began to pull away from the others, extending his margin to 2-1/2 lengths at three-quarters in 1:28 before passing the winning post five lengths clear of the late-gaining Legend Of Rock (Corey Callahan) while geared down. Perfect Suprise faded to third.

Melvin G coasted to his sixth consecutive win in Tuesday’s second-round DSBF action at Bally’s Dover. Fotowon photo.

Les Givens trains Melvin G, an E L Platinum-Jersey Punk gelding whose sixth win from nine starts pushed him over $100,000 in lifetime earnings. He paid $2.10 to win as the 1-20 favorite.

The first division saw second-time starter Yale and trainer-driver Art Stafford Jr. narrowly hold off Chex Check for a 1:58.4 win.

After finishing third to Melvin G on debut last week, Yale sustained a two-wide push through the first turn to work clear of Wolfpack Cheddar (Callahan) past a :28.4 first quarter before yielding for the pocket with a circuit to go. The E L Platinum-Press Corp colt pulled the pocket past three-quarters in 1:29, reeled in Wolfpack Cheddar, and evaded a late push from Chex Check (Tony Morgan) up the…

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Mayor joins with residents to unveil beautiful new welcome signage being installed across 65 Detroit neighborhoods

  • Neighborhoods will receive up to three signs that reflect each neighborhood’s unique identity 
  • City also providing one additional sign to highlight a specific community asset 
  • $500,000 project funded by city’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds 

 

Mayor Mike Duggan, along with residents and members of his Department of Neighborhoods and General Services Department today unveiled the first beautiful new gateway signage that is being installed to welcome residents and visitors to 65 neighborhoods across the city. 

The City Council approved a $512,500 contract with Space Lab Development earlier this year to fabricate and install the signs, that will indicate the entrance to neighborhoods and the presence of established associations.  

“Every one of Detroit’s neighborhoods has its own name and its own identity and we wanted to celebrate the pride residents have in their community,” said Mayor Duggan. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act, the City was able to help each neighborhood celebrate that pride.”  

Each neighborhood will be able to receive up to three signs that welcome residents to the neighborhood. The wooden signs are more than 6 feet tall and about 4 feet wide, each highlighting ​an amenity ​of the neighborhood’s choice that reflects their area.  

In addition to these signs, the city will partner with Brightmoor Makerspace Association to craft handmade wooden specialty signs. Brightmoor Makerspace is a center designed for youth and adults to foster their creative skills, craftmanship, and business ideas. Youth that are a part of Brightmoor Makerspace will collaborate to design the signs and they will be placed in areas such as community gardens or dedications of land.   

The Department of Neighborhoods focused on neighborhoods that have an active neighborhood association. Applications were then sent out to those groups to fill out to request the signs. The Department of Neighborhoods worked closely with residents on the design, materials and location of…

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Minutemen Fall 80-87 to Temple in Game 1 At Mohegan Sun

AMHERST, MASS. — Massachusetts (1-4) dropped a competitive 87-80 game to Temple (4-2) on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun.  
 
The Minutemen orchestrated a 15-2 scoring run late in the first half to bring the game within one possession but could not close the gap in the second half. Massachusetts held a strong presence down low, scoring 30 points in the paint while swatting four shots. 
 
Sophomore Jaylen Curry led the Minutemen with 17 points to go along with three rebounds and a pair of assists. Curry has now scored in double figures in four consecutive games. 
 
Shahid Muhammad scored a season-high 12 points, shooting 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. The performance marks the first double-digit scoring total for Muhammad. 
 
Daniel Hankins-Sanford recorded his second double-double of the year, scoring 15 points while snagging a team-high 10 rebounds.  
 
The Owls were led by Jamal Mashburn Jr., who scored a game-high 26 points on the night.  
 
Breaking Down The Action 

  • A free throw from Daniel Rivera got the scoring going, giving Massachusetts a 1-0 lead 19 seconds after the opening tip. 
  • An and-one layup from Temple’s Quante Berry made it 7-2 Owls with just under 18 minutes to go in the first half. 
  • A fast break three-pointer from Jaylen Curry punctuated a 7-0 swing for the Minutemen, providing a 9-7 lead with 16:18 left in the half. 
  • A three-point basket from Jameel Brown made it 18-11 Temple, with 12:27 on the clock. 
  • A pair of free throws from Berry gave Temple their largest lead of the game at 32-17 with 7:07 remaining. 
  • A turnaround jumper from Rahsool Diggins capped a 15-2 scoring run from the Minutemen cutting the Temple lead…

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