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BSW Bürgertelefon: Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht - Ein offenes Ohr für Lünen
Ein offenes Ohr für Lünen: BSW-im Rat der Stadt Lünen startet wöchentliche Bürger-Hotline Das Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) im Rat der Stadt Lünen intensiviert den Dialog mit den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern. Ab sofort bietet das BSW jeden Dienstag eine telefonische Sprechstunde an, um Anliegen, Sorgen und Anregungen direkt aufzunehmen. Unter dem Motto „Ein offenes Ohr für Lünen“ stehen Mitglieder der Stadtrats sowie sachkundige Bürgerinnen und Bürger Rede und Antwort.
Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht im Kreis Unna: BSW kennenlernen im Extrablatt, Unna
Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt zu einem Kennenlerntreffen in Unna ein. Ziel der Veranstaltung ist es, Interessierte sowie neue Unterstützerinnen und Unterstützer persönlich zu begrüßen und den gemeinsamen Kreisverband Unna/Soest vorzustellen. Datum & Uhrzeit: 11. Dezember 2025 um 18:00 Uhr Ort: Extrablatt, Markt 1, Unna Es wird noch weitere Treffen in Lünen und Schwerte sowie im Kreis Soest geben. Sobald die Termine feststehen, informieren wir darüber.
Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht im Kreis Unna: BSW kennenlernen im Lumberjacks, Selm
Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt zu einem Kennenlerntreffen in Selm ein. Ziel der Veranstaltung ist es, Interessierte sowie neue Unterstützerinnen und Unterstützer persönlich zu begrüßen und den gemeinsamen Kreisverband Unna/Soest vorzustellen. Datum & Uhrzeit: 28. November 2025 um 18:00 Uhr Ort: Lumberjacks, Kreisstraße 66, Selm Es wird noch weitere Treffen in Lünen, Unna und Schwerte sowie im Kreis Soest geben. Sobald die Termine feststehen, informieren wir darüber.
BSW kennenlernen in der Osthofentorschänke
Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt zum Kennenlerntreffen in Soest ein Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt alle Interessierten zu einem Kennenlerntreffen in Soest ein. Ziel der Veranstaltung ist es, Interessierte sowie neue Unterstützer und Unterstüterinnen persönlich zu begrüßen und den gemeinsamen Kreisverband Unna/Soest vorzustellen.
Streetfotografie in Lünen: Perspektiven unserer Stadt im Spiegel.
Neue Perspektiven in Lünen – Streetfotografie im Spiegel der Stadt In den Spiegelungen des Wassers zeigt sich unsere Stadt auf eine ganz eigene Weise. Der Alltag kehrt sich um, und plötzlich entsteht ein Bild, das man im Vorübergehen nie wahrgenommen hätte. Für diese kleine Fotoserie habe ich bewusst Pfützen in Lünen als Spiegel genutzt.
Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht im Kreis Unna: BSW kennenlernen in der VHS Bergkamen
Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt zum Kennenlerntreffen in Bergkamen ein Der BSW Kreisverband Unna/Soest lädt alle Interessierten zu einem Kennenlerntreffen in Bergkamen ein. Ziel der Veranstaltung ist es, Interessierte sowie neue Unterstützer und Unterstüterinnen persönlich zu begrüßen und den gemeinsamen Kreisverband Unna/Soest vorzustellen.
Lüner im Gründungsteam vertreten: BSW gründet Kreisverband Unna/Soest
Am 25.08.2025 hat sich in Werl der neue Kreisverband Unna/Soest des Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht – Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit (BSW) gegründet. Zahlreiche Mitglieder und Interessierte nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil. Als besonderer Gast sprach der Landesvorsitzende und stellvertretende Bundesvorsitzende Amid Rabieh. In seiner Rede hob er die Rolle des BSW als konsequente Friedenspartei hervor, die sich für eine soziale Gesellschaft und handlungsfähige Kommunen stark macht.
12 Punkte für Lünen: BSW Lünen stellt Programm für Kommunalwahl 2025 vor
Zum ersten Mal tritt das Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Lünen zur Kommunalwahl 2025 an. Mit einem klaren Programm und zwölf Kernpunkten will das BSW in Lünen zeigen, wie die Politik vor Ort wieder nah an den Menschen ausgerichtet werden kann. „Wir wollen in Lünen Politik machen, die nicht von Ideologie lebt, sondern vom gesunden Menschenverstand“, erklärt das BSW Team. „Die Probleme der Menschen sind real und deshalb brauchen sie auch reale Lösungen.“ 1.
BSW tritt 2025 in Lünen an.: Starker Start für neue Perspektiven.
Nach der Sitzung des Gemeindewahlausschusses am 09.07.2025 ist es amtlich: Das Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) wird bei der Kommunalwahl im September in fast allen Wahlbezirken der Stadt Lünen zur Wahl stehen. Für uns als neue politische Kraft vor Ort ist das ein starkes Signal. Ohne etablierte Strukturen und noch ganz am Anfang unserer Arbeit ist es uns gelungen, innerhalb kürzester Zeit die notwendigen Unterstützungsunterschriften zu sammeln.
EU AI Act unpacked: the spillover effect in Asia, Part 3: the impact in Asia of the extra-territorial reach of the EU AI Act
This is the third part of a three-part series. Please follow the links for parts one and two. Besides the indirect impact of the EU AI Act in shaping regulatory approaches to AI in Asia, the Act may apply directly to businesses outside the EU in certain scenarios through its extra territorial provisions.
EU AI Act unpacked: AI systems and GPAI models
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) passed parliament in March 2024 and will likely be published in the EU Official Journal in June 2024. To assist businesses in navigating this groundbreaking legislation, we’ve launched our EU AI Act unpacked blog series. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a look at a few of the most interesting topics within the Act.
Canadians can start leaving Gaza early Tuesday morning, Global Affairs says
Canada·Breaking Canadians who have been waiting to leave Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas were told they can start entering Egypt at the Rafah crossing early Tuesday morning, according to Global Affairs Canada.
PANAMA enabled high sensitivity dual nanoflow LC/MS metabolomics and proteomics analysis
Abstract High sensitivity nanoflow liquid chromatography (nLC) is seldom employed in untargeted metabolomics because current sample preparation techniques are inefficient to prevent nanocapillary column performance degradation. Here, we describe an nLC-based tandem mass spectrometry workflow that enables seamless joint analysis and integration of metabolomics (including lipidomics) and proteomics from the same samples without instrument duplication.
The Rent Trap - Transcript
Note: Transcripts may contain errors. If you wish to re-use all, or part of, a transcript, please contact CBC for permission. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print. Copyright © CBC 2023 PRINT TRANSCRIPT Front Burner Transcript for October 24, 2023 Host: Daemon Fairless Front Burner The Rent Trap SOUNDCLIP ZAHRA BAKHSH: Okay. So what keeps me here? Well, let's see. Off the top of my head, finances. Finances keeps me here. [music] FEMALE SPEAKER: It feels like I have no choice.
National Security and Refugees
Editor’s Note: The following article is published as a background guide to GPI’s 2023 Think-a-Thon. To learn more about this competition and sign up to participate, we invite you to click here. Policymakers traditionally viewed national security and refugee protection as conflicting objectives.
USC Global Policy Institute
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine the likes of which Europe had not seen in the 21st century. Today, the human casualties continue to mount as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brazen assault on democracy continues. Meanwhile, the rest of the post-Soviet world is left to pick up the foundations of a quickly-crumbling world order, amid what appears to be a second stage of Soviet collapse.
USC Global Policy Institute
About the Think-A-Thon Join the USC Global Policy Institute’s 2023 Think-a-Thon. This year, our theme is “Navigating Refugee Crises in the 21st Century.” Our problem-based learning competition will focus on how the mass migration of refugees has affected lives, nations, and global affairs.
Believe conflict minerals are old news? Think again.
When many people think of “conflict” or 3TG (tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold) minerals, Leonardo DiCaprio’s 2006 film Blood Diamond comes to mind. While the dramatized thriller provided ample entertainment and made a compelling case against 3TGs, in reality, stopping the trade of these metals led to detrimental repercussions.
Leaders claim desalination will end water - take this with a grain of salt
Between an uptick in droughts, increasing water pollution and a rising global population, access to clean drinking water is becoming a pressing issue for countless countries. The World Wildlife Foundation that 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water and 2.7 billion experience water scarcity at least one month per year. Many countries are turning to desalination in the hopes of addressing this growing water crisis.
Clean skies ahead? The economic solutions to climate problems
COP26 is well underway, but one influential world leader is missing from the conference table — Xi Jinping. The Chinese president cited pandemic-related travel concerns in his snub of the global climate gathering, instead, sending a note to the other delegations in lieu of a visit. China is the world’s largest polluter and has the second-largest economy, so this glaring absence begs the question: Will COP26 yield any real impact in the fight against climate change? Early indications point to yes.
All elections are good elections
California isn’t the only place that recently had an election many voters complained was useless. Canada, the United States’ northern neighbor and largest trading partner, held a snap election late last month. The results are in — and almost nothing has changed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party will remain in power, despite millions of campaign dollars spent in hopes of increasing his majority in the Canadian legislature.
The Belgrade Boost: Serbia’s strategic vaccine diplomacy
As developed countries announce their goals to offer the third round of the COVID-19 vaccine to their citizens, plans to send life-saving doses to developing countries are delayed further and further. “Thousands will die this month and for the foreseeable future,” laments former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown.
You again? Canada, U.S. to meet in rematch of controversial 2012 Olympic women's soccer semi
Canada and the United States will square off in the women's soccer semifinals at the Olympics — again (Monday, 4 a.m. ET, CBCSports.ca). Here's a look at what to watch for in a rematch of the 2012 Olympic semifinals that saw the U.S. win 4-3 despite a hat trick from Canada's Christine Sinclair. Canadian women's soccer captain Christine Sinclair, left, jostles for possession with U.S. defender Abby Dahlkemper during a 2020 match.
Canadian women's rugby 7s misses Olympic quarter-finals after loss to France
Canadian women's rugby 7s misses Olympic quarter-finals after loss to France | CBC Sports Loaded Rugby·Updated Canada's women's rugby sevens team missed out on the quarter-finals at the Olympics after a 31-0 loss to France in pool play on Friday in Tokyo.
Simone Biles's withdrawal from Olympic event could 'normalize' mental health conversations, experts say
The decision of U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to withdraw from the women's team final to look after her mental health could go a long way toward dispelling stigmas around the issue in sports, experts said. U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles's decision to withdraw from the women's team final to look after her mental health could have wider implications in the athletic community, experts said.
Remember them? José Bautista one of several notable Olympic baseball players
Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger José Bautista — he of the iconic bat-flip — is among several Olympic baseball players with major-league pedigree. Here are some other notable names from MLB seasons past who are vying for gold at Tokyo 2020. Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger José Bautista is part of the Dominican Republic's roster as baseball returns to the Olympics.
Canadian men's rugby 7s keeps Olympic quarter-final hopes alive with win over Japan
Sensing that their Olympic window could be closing, Canada's men's rugby sevens team defeated Japan 36-12 in a high-octane performance to keep its quarter-final hopes alive. Canadian Connor Braid, left, scored a hat trick in the men's rugby sevens team's 36-12 win over Japan. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters) Sensing that their Olympic window could be closing, Canada's men's rugby sevens team defeated Japan 36-12 in a high-octane performance to keep its quarter-final hopes alive.
Canada's Olympic rugby 7s teams on a mission after trying paths to Tokyo
In a sport defined by its unpredictability and instantaneous shifts in momentum, Canada's women's and men's rugby sevens teams are focused on the elements in their control ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. Bianca Farella, left, and Canada's Olympic women's rugby sevens team are aiming for another medal-worthy performance in Tokyo after a challenging few months off the pitch.
Former senator says Canadians should brace for more discoveries like Kamloops | CBC News Original
Canadians should prepare themselves for the discovery of sites similar to that of the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C., where the remains of 215 children were found, former senator Murray Sinclair said in a statement Tuesday. WARNING: This video contains details some readers may find distressing.
Concerns over common side effects shouldn't scare people from getting COVID-19 vaccines, doctor says | CBC News Original
CBC News has received messages from audience members who've reported a range of reactions to their vaccinations, with some hesitant to return for a second dose. But an infectious disease expert said the end result of protection against COVID-19 is worth the common side effects. A pharmacist administers a dose of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in Toronto on April 20.
Communities across Canada raise funds for displaced families in St. Vincent after volcanic eruptions Original
Following La Soufrière's major eruption on April 9 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Vincentian communities across Canada have been collecting donations and supplies for those in need. But there are concerns that the island is facing a long road to recovery due to significant damage from the eruptions. Roscian Hope, centre, is the president of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Calgary.
Canada now averaging more COVID-19 cases per million than U.S. — here's what the experts say | CBC News Original
Friday marked the first day since the nascent days of the pandemic in early 2020 that Canada averaged more confirmed COVID-19 cases per million people than the U.S. Experts say it's worrisome, but that additional context is needed to better understand the situation in both countries. Health-care workers provide COVID-19 gargle tests at a drive-thru clinic in Burnaby, B.C., in March. Canada in recent days has surpassed the U.S. in number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases per million people.
Closing of HuffPost Canada 'abrupt' and 'devastating,' editor says
The closing of HuffPost Canada and HuffPost Québec was an abrupt development for the journalists who were in the middle of a workday when the announcement was made by new ownership. HuffPost Canada, whose Toronto newsroom is shown above, abruptly announced it was closing its operations in Canada on Tuesday.
Wie Metal Gear Solid allen anderen Spielen einen Schritt voraus war
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Low-wage earners hit hardest by pandemic job market
© Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press Lower-wage jobs have been disproportionately lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report from CIBC Economics. Employment counsellor David McKay says he's encountered the full suite of emotions from his clients at a Toronto-area employment centre during the pandemic. While some have been optimistic about finding new opportunities, he's predominantly encountered frustration.
Threat of vaccine nationalism reinforces global need for better pandemic planning Original
Protectionism has been a recurring theme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as countries scrambled to secure valuable resources. With delays already impacting vaccine supply chains, experts warn that so-called vaccine nationalism will cause long-term harm in the global response to the pandemic.
Final Fantasy 7 ist auch heute noch ein Rollenspiel-Meisterwerk
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Intracellular Density of Wolbachia Is Mediated by Host Autophagy and the Bacterial Cytoplasmic Incompatibility Gene cifB in a Cell Type-Dependent Manner in Drosophila melanogaster
Research Article | Host-Microbe Biology Mark Deehan, Weiwei Lin, Benjamin Blum, Andrew Emili, Horacio Frydman Luis Teixeira, Invited Editor, Margaret J. McFall-Ngai, Editor DOI: 10.1128/mBio.02205-20 ABSTRACT Autophagy is an intracellular degradation pathway involved in innate immunity. Pathogenic bacteria have evolved several mechanisms to escape degradation or exploit autophagy to acquire host nutrients.
Canadians should get same COVID-19 vaccine for both doses - except in 'extremely unlikely' cases
© Evan Mitsui/CBC The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that if the vaccine used for the first dose is unavailable or unknown, a similar type of COVID-19 vaccine can be used for the second dose. Canadians should receive the same COVID-19 vaccine for both shots — except in very specific and unlikely situations, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Canadians should get same COVID-19 vaccine for both doses — except in 'extremely unlikely' cases | CBC News
Canadians should receive the same COVID-19 vaccine for both shots — except in very specific and unlikely situations, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that if the vaccine used for the first dose is unavailable or unknown, a similar type of COVID-19 vaccine can be used for the second dose.
Ridge Racer Type 4: Schöner driften mit Namco - Hall of Fame der besten Spiele
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Citizenship and self-care: Canadians share the bright spots in a challenging 2020 Original
In a year that has been challenging on innumerable fronts, there have still been moments worth celebrating. CBC News Network recently asked audience members to share the best things that happened to them in 2020. Here are some of their responses. 'I was fortunate this year to make changes for the better,' Breanna Halliday said of her 2020 experience. (Submitted by Breanna Halliday) In a year that has been challenging on innumerable fronts, there have still been moments worth celebrating.
For many Canadians, being safe this holiday season means being apart from family
This Christmas is the first that some young people won't spend at home. Their families say they understand, given the severity of the pandemic. Some have tried to mitigate the disappointment by sending care packages and presents. Others have made elaborate plans for Dec. 25 phone calls and virtual reunions. Mollie Roy, pictured at age five, has many fond memories of celebrating Christmas with her family in Ottawa.
Canada's Derek Drouin leaps to Olympic gold | CBC Sports
Derek Drouin won gold in high jump at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, bringing Canada's medal total to 14. Canada's Derek Drouin emphatically celebrates after clearing 2.38 metres in the Olympic high jump final on Tuesday. (Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images) By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports Derek Drouin won gold in high jump at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, bringing Canada's medal total to 14.
Usain Bolt wins 100m gold, Andre De Grasse gets bronze
Usain Bolt completed a historic three-peat, winning gold in the 100-metre final Sunday in Rio. Canada's Andre De Grasse captured bronze. Usain Bolt, right, accomplished a historic three-peat while Canada's Andre De Grasse earned bronze in the 100-metre final. (Olivier Morin/Getty Images) By Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports Usain Bolt completed a historic three-peat, winning gold in the 100-metre final Sunday in Rio. Canada's Andre De Grasse captured bronze.
COVID-19 vaccine's protection against virus outweighs potential allergy risk, expert says Original
Health Canada advised people with allergies to any of the ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine not to get it, but one doctor said the news shouldn't discourage those who are eligible from getting inoculated. Health Canada advised people with allergies to any of the ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine not to get it.
Private companies won't impede Canadians' free access to COVID-19 vaccines, Trudeau says Original
Private companies are free to negotiate with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to procure doses, but won't slow the federal government's plans to distribute the vaccine to Canadians for free, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said private companies interested in procuring a COVID-19 vaccine will not impact Canadians' access to free immunizations.
Comix Zone: Wenn der Zeichner sich durch seinen Comic prügelt - Hall of Fame der besten Spiele
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Destiny 2: Beyond Light Test
2:39 Destiny 2: Beyond Light - Launch-Trailer stimmt auf Release der Erweiterung ein Europa heißt das nächste Ziel auf der Reise durch die jährlichen Destiny-DLCs. Heimatgefühle wollen sich dabei aber nicht einstellen, denn neben unserem Kontinent trägt auch ein Jupitermond diesen Namen - und auf dessen eisiger Oberfläche findet die Kampagne der neuen Erweiterung Beyond Light (Jenseits des Lichts) statt.
Dead or Alive 3: Schlagkräftiges Xbox-Highlight - Hall of Fame der besten Spiele
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