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Remarks by Claudio Cordone, DSRSG for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance, and UNAMI Officer-in-Charge, at the 16th Annual Conference to Address Violence Against Women and Girls (EN/AR)

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Al-Hakim Foundation, 10 August 2024

Your Excellency, President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Rashid,

Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani,

Your Excellency, President of Supreme Judicial Council, Dr. Faiq Zeidan

Your Excellency, Acting Council of Representative Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi

Your Eminence, Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim,

Distinguished participants,

I am honored to participate on behalf of the United Nations in this conference, marking the Islamic Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I applaud the efforts of the al-Hakim Foundation, and specifically those of His Eminence Sayyid al-Hakim, for convening this yearly event.

Allow me to start by commending the efforts of the Government for its commitment to combatting violence against women and supporting Iraqi women in general. I welcome the address of the Prime Minister to the High Council for Women Affairs on 25 July urging government entities to expedite the implementation of decisions concerning women.

I also welcome the role of the High Council in engaging with the Parliamentary Committee for Women, Family and Childhood as a positive example of how the expertise and experience of Iraqi women can inform the country’s legislative agenda, including the proposed amendments to the Personal Status Law. I urge political leaders to ensure that any proposed legislation protects the rights of women and children, in line with Iraq’s international human rights commitments.

Also with regard to legislation, I urge the Council of Representatives to adopt the long awaited law against domestic violence. I wish to highlight in particular the importance of the establishment of shelters for persons at risk of such violence. We need to support the survivors, often forced to suffer in silence, and bring to justice the perpetrators. The law should also deter potential offenders, ultimately contributing to a safer family environment­. Let’s not forget, not only women,…

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New Doylestown Trail Section Enhances Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity

Published: 5:30 am EDT August 10, 2024Published: August 10, 2024Updated: 2:50 pm EDT August 9, 2024

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Doylestown Township is expanding its popular bike and hike trail network with a new mile-long section linking Burpee Road to 202.

Doylestown Township is expanding its popular bike and hike trail network with a new mile-long section linking Burpee Road and Business Route 202 to existing trails near Doylestown Hospital, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown.  

The latest addition, expected to be completed by late fall, connects residential areas to key locations like Delaware Valley College, Doyle Elementary, and Lenape Middle School. 

To enhance safety, new stop signs with flashing lights have been installed at the intersection of North Shady Retreat Road and Limekiln Road, where the trail crosses.  

This initiative, vetted by PennDOT and funded by state grants, aims to protect pedestrians and cyclists from traffic hazards. 

Township Manager Stephanie Mason highlighted the trail’s growing popularity, noting its appeal to residents and newcomers seeking walkable communities.  

Read more about the new trail extension in TAPinto Doylestown. 



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Mohegan hands COO role permanently to interim chief

Tribal operator Mohegan has named Joseph J. Hasson as the company’s permanent COO after several months as the interim operations chief.

Hasson was initially appointed to the role in an interim capacity, following the resignation Jody Madigan back in April.  

Madigan’s tenure officially ended on August 1 after taking a leave of absence.  

Hasson will be tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations of Mohegan’s venues across the US, Canada, and Northern Asia.  

He will also continue as general manager of Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas while the casino transitions ownership. 

Hasson will report into Mohegan CEO Ray Pineault and will work within the tribe’s leadership team to “align all strategic processes with company-wide goals.”

On Hasson’s appointment, Ray Pineault said: “Joe Hasson’s expertise, garnered over more than 40 years in the gaming and hospitality industries, coupled with his exemplary leadership at our Las Vegas property, positions him uniquely to ensure strategic alignment and continuity across Mohegan’s diverse portfolio. 

“We are confident that his leadership as our COO will be instrumental in our sustained success.”

Hasson’s permanent appointment represents the latest shake up in Mohegan’s executive team.  

Back in June, the company named Nelson Parker as its chief strategy officer after two years with the company.  

Mohegan was also named in the EGR US Power Rankings in April, finishing in 18th position.

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Cussin’s Nail Salon and Dispensary doubles down on self care

Yet, owning two businesses has proved plenty good enough for her.

With the opening of a dispensary, the local nail artist has expanded her offerings and now provides an even more uplifting affair. Cussin’s Cannabis and Nail Salon is located at 2075 Central Ave. in Colonie and is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during its soft opening period.

“All the clients, when they leave the salon, the first thing that they do is they sit in their car for a couple minutes and they look at their nails,” said Rodriguez. “They’re feeling fresh, they’re feeling fly, and now they get to do all that, and also buy weed and go home with weed, which I think just literally elevates the whole experience.”

Rodriguez leases both storefronts in the Central Avenue building, with separate entrances situated on either side to access the different parts of the business, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The nail salon has been in business for six years and was formerly located on Jay Street in downtown Schenectady. The salon moved to the Central Avenue building in June of this year and some staffers work on both sides of the business.

“The majority of the walk-in traffic is definitely salon clients right now,” said Rodriguez. “And then, I would say after that, would be pick-up orders…People like to be able to just come in and it’s ready. You can be in and out in three minutes.”

To book services at the nail salon, Rodriguez highly recommends booking in advance as demand is high. She is not taking on any new clients herself, but some of her staffers — who she mentors through the process of running their business within a business — are. Reach the salon at 518-313-4200.

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Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square Turns 100

Published: 5:14 am EDT August 9, 2024Published: August 9, 2024Updated: 8:50 pm EDT August 8, 2024

Swann Memorial Fountain.

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Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Circle turns 100 years old this year.

Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square turns 100 years old this year, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios.

The massive fountain on the Ben Franklin Parkway was built in 1924. It was designed and built by architect Wilson Eyre Jr. and sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder.

Over its now century-long history, Swann Memorial has been a must-see for tourists and an unofficial — albeit also illegal — swimming hole on sweltering hot, summer days.

The center of the fountain consists of a trio of bronze Native American figures surrounded by water bronze frogs and turtles.

According to the Association for Public Art, the three bronze figures each represent the city’s three main waterways.

The statue of a young girl on her side against a swan represents Wissahickon Creek.

The woman holding the neck of a swan over her head is the Schuylkill River.

The man, who is a member of the Lenni Lenape tribe, with a fish on his head is the Delaware River.

The fountain gets its namesake from Wilson Cary Swann, the founder of the Philadelphia Fountain Society.

Read more about the story behind the Swann Memorial Fountain as it turns 100 in Axios.

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Korea’s Mohegan Inspire reports net revenues of US$101 million since opening, volumes on the rise

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US tribal casino operator Mohegan said overnight that its recently opened Korean integrated resort, Mohegan Inspire in Incheon, has generated net revenues of US$101.1 million since opening late last year but noted both visitation and volumes are showing strong month-on-month growth.

The contribution of Inspire helped push the company to group-wide revenues of US$504.2 million for the three months to 30 June 2024, up 21.4% year-on-year and its highest quarterly revenue result in history.

This was also the first quarter in which Mohegan has reported gaming and non-gaming results for its Korean resort, revealing net table win of US$35.2 million and net slot win of US$2.5 million. Hotel occupancy reached 70.8% with an average daily rate of US$190.

Notably, casino visitation has shown solid sequential growth every month since its 3 February launch, from 10,771 casino visitors in February to 15,803 in March, 19,295 in April, 24,781 in May and 27,411 in June.

Mohegan’s Chief Operating Officer Joseph Hasson also revealed during Mohegan’s earnings call that the trend had continued into July.

The casino at Mohegan Inspire

“When you look at the month of July, the ramp continues and it is significant,” he said. “We see it in tables, we see it in slots and we see it across the board in non-gaming revenues and what that does is puts us very close to profitability as we continue this ramp. It’s very encouraging compared to what’s behind it in the [March] quarter or dating back to the opening.”

Mohegan CEO Ray Pineault added that surpassing US$100 million in revenues was “one of the many important milestones” as the property continues to ramp.

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Nanticoke

Delaware’s Only 5-Star Rated Hospital by CMS

DELAWARE – TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its recently released 2024 Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This distinguished recognition underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes.

TidalHealth Nanticoke is the only hospital in Delaware to earn this top rating, highlighting its role as a leader in healthcare excellence within the state. Nationally, TidalHealth Nanticoke is one of only 381 hospitals out of approximately 3,000, representing the top 8% of hospitals across the United States, to receive the highest possible rating from CMS. The 5-star rating reflects excellence across five critical quality measures: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely & effective care.

“Achieving this recognition makes me incredibly proud of our TidalHealth Nanticoke team. It’s the individual clinicians working together to provide high-quality service to our patients that makes this possible. This is validation of the hard work our staff puts in every day. Being the only Delaware hospital honored in this category by CMS, and our patients, reinforces that TidalHealth Nanticoke is one of the safest and most cost-effective hospitals in the United States,” said Penny Short, President of TidalHealth Nanticoke. “This doesn’t happen without the tremendous dedication of every member of our healthcare team and our commitment to the people of Sussex County to always be our best.”

This significant achievement reflects TidalHealth Nanticoke’s excellence in various quality measures, including patient experience, safety of care, and readmission rates. The hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centered care has been instrumental in achieving this recognition.



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The Delaware Tribe of Indians will hold a “Back to School Bash” 5K Race and Fun Run on Saturday August 10, 2024. The events will be start at the Delaware Tribe of Indians Complex at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. in Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006. 

 

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Wellness Director Cody Blackmon said the 5K will kick off at 7:30 A.M., with the Fun Run/Walk following at 7:45 A.M., There will be a registration fee of $30 for the 5K or $20 for the Fun Run/Walk (both fees include a t-shirt!). You may register online at https://www.runsignup.com. For more information call (918) 337-6586 or email Cody Blackmon at cblackmon@delawaretribe.org.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE DELAWARE TRIBE WELLNESS CENTER

 

The Delaware Tribe Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It is located at 170 NE Barbara, Bartlesville, OK. (Barbara Avenue is located a block west of the Tuxedo Blvd. and Madison Ave. intersection.)

 

There is no fee for Delaware and Cherokee members. Just bring your CDIB card or your tribal membership card with you. Tribal members of other tribes (with their membership card) pay just $10 per month. Anyone else can come in to get healthy for the small fee of $20 per month. Walk-in guests pay just 2 dollars a day.

 

The Wellness Center is occasionally closed because of weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Please check the Tribe’s home page for closing announcements; if Tribal Offices are closed for the day, then the Wellness Center is also. If you are unsure, please feel free to call 918-337-6586 beforehand.

 

For more information call 918-337-6586.

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Board of Public Works Approves $6 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation

Board of Public Works Approves $6 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation

August 7, 2024

Funding includes $4 million for the Rural Legacy Program as well as support for projects in Howard and Cecil counties 

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Nanticoke Rural Legacy Area, Dorchester County, contains a significant amount of the the state’s wetlands. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.

The Board of Public Works today approved Maryland Department of Natural Resources requests for $6 million in funding to local governments and land trusts to preserve and protect land and provide recreational opportunities for Marylanders.

A total of $1.8 million in Program Open Space – Local funding was approved for five projects. These include a Cecil County project to provide pickleball courts at Brantwood Regional Park, and renovations of Howard County’s East Columbia Library Park, which includes basketball courts, fields and a playground. Program Open Space – Local provides funding for county and municipal governments for the planning, acquisition, and development of recreational land or facilities.

More than $4.2 million in Rural Legacy funding was approved for local sponsors to acquire conservation easements on seven properties across the state that total 975 acres: 

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