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No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women against Russia's invasion
By James Thomas Published on 15/09/2026 - 10:24 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Ukraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service. Is the EU demanding that Ukraine mobilise women to bolster its forces against Russia's invasion?
Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott
A sham announcement from the Turkish government is circulating online, urging Indian tourists to refrain from cancelling or postponing their trips amid New Delhi's hostilities with Pakistan. The announcement says that the vast majority of Turkish people are unaware of the conflict between India and Pakistan, that Indians are still warmly welcome to the country, and that they will be safe throughout their stay in Turkey.
Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott
Now How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image Pakistan’s military enjoys a wave of popularity following clash with India, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary. Islamabad, Pakistan – On May 9, 2023, thousands of Pakistanis took to the streets across major cities, targeting both public and private properties, especially those affiliated … 1 hour ago Markets Snap Back, But Moody’s Was On to Something The message to ratings agencies: You’re overrated.
Ride the Roof of the World: Real Big Bike Ride Launches Epic Adventure Tours in the Indian Himalaya
Ride the Roof of the World: Real Big Bike Ride Launches Epic Adventure Tours in the Indian Himalaya ADV Guide James Thomas leads Adam and Stuart into Ladakh Adam and Stuart ready to tackle the 21 hairpin turns of the infamous Gata Loops Adam at the entrance to Atal Tunnel; gateway to Ladakh The Great Spiti Valley Motorcycle Adventure We don’t just ride through the Himalayas — we live and breathe them.
Thomas: 90′ Minute - A Division I NCAA Women’s and Men’s Soccer Overview
Welcome back to another edition of 90’ Minute. This column will provide a comprehensive overview of the standings, scores, upsets, and upcoming matches for both men’s and women’s Division I soccer. I will share predictions and periodically spotlight key players who made a significant impact this past week. We saw a considerable number of shifts this week in the standings for men’s soccer.
Thomas: 90′ Minute - A Division I NCAA Women’s and Men’s Soccer Overview
As we wrap up another week of collegiate soccer, I’m here to start things off with the inaugural edition of 90’ Minute. This column will provide a comprehensive overview of the standings, scores, upsets, and upcoming matches for both Men’s and Women’s Division 1 soccer. I’ll share predictions and periodically spotlight key players who made a significant impact this week. This past week was a busy one across both leagues, with several key matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Snow much fun! Lowell enjoys a snow day at Shedd Park
• None Aaron Crain, 4, sleds at Shedd Park on Jan. 8, 2024, a snow day for Lowell Public Schools after the first major storm of the season dumped more than a foot of snow on the region. (James Thomas photo) • None Isabelle Menola, 9, sleds at Shedd Park on Jan. 8, 2024, a snow day for Lowell Public Schools after the first major storm of the season dumped more than a foot of snow on the region. (James Thomas photo) • None Livia Silva, 9, and mom Marceia Silva sled at Shedd Park on Jan.
James Frankie Thomas’s playlist for his novel “Idlewild”
In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Jesmyn Ward, Lauren Groff, Bret Easton Ellis, Celeste Ng, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom, Aimee Bender, Roxane Gay, and many others. James Frankie Thomas’s Book Notes novelIdlewild is a brilliant debut that explores post-9/11 queer teen friendship. Publishers Weekly wrote of the book: “[An] intoxicating debut . . .
In writing 'Idlewild,' author James Frankie Thomas discovered his own trans nature
Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with author James Frankie Thomas about his new novel “Idlewild,” which centers around the friendship of two teens in a Quaker high school in the early 2000s. Workshopping the book at the Iowa Writers Workshop revealed to Thomas the trans nature of one of his characters as well as himself. The cover of “Idlewild” by James Frankie Thomas. (Courtesy) Book excerpt: ‘Idlewild’ By James Frankie Thomas This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Idlewild a book by James Frankie Thomas
(Author) FORMAT Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world Buy new or used from an indie through our partner Biblio: Price Condition Seller A Vogue Magazine Best LGBTQ Book of 2023 James Frankie Thomas's Idlewild is a darkly funny story of two adults looking back on their intense teenage friendship, in a queer, trans, and early-Internet twist on the Manhattan prep school novel. Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school in lower Manhattan.
Idlewild.
Idlewild By James Frankie Thomas Coming of Age "For my first two years at Idlewild, I had no friends. I didn't mind it much. I appreciated that no one paid attention to me, that I could move through the school unnoticed" This is how we meet Nell Rifkin, a public school transfer on scholarship to the titular posh Quaker high school in Manhattan.
James Frankie Thomas & Sarah Thankam Mathews
IN-STORE Monday, September 11, 7:30 PM Book launch: James Frankie Thomas presents Idlewild: A Novel In conversation with Sarah Thankam Mathews Wine reception to follow! Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school in lower Manhattan. Students call their teachers by their first names, there are no grades, and every day begins with 20 minutes of contemplative silence in the Meetinghouse. It is during one of those meetings that an airplane hits the Twin Towers.
SAHA Policy and Communications Officer | Vacancy
Home » News » SAHA Policy and Communications Officer | Vacancy Part-time (28 hours/week) Hybrid working £27,072 (based on 28 hour week) Closing date: Thursday 2 February 2023 at 17:00 The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) is a joint initiative of 14 Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH).
slaying the cruelty of life
A few weeks ago, I contacted an old friend, Patricia, to inform her that my new novel, Lester Lies Down, was about to be published. I’ve known Patricia since the summer of 2005 when we attended the Southampton Writers’ Conference and were in the same fiction workshop led by Melissa Bank. A few days later Patricia replied, stating how happy she was about the publication of my new novel.
The Revived and Reinvented 1776 Is a Delight, If You Can Stand to Watch It
Elizabeth A. Davis, Patrena Murray, and Crystal Lucas-Perry in 1776. Photo: Joan Marcus In 2022, a revival of 1776 is an almost perversely hard sell. For one thing, read the room: Patriotic pride is at an all-time low around these parts. For another, Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone’s musical dramatization of the creation of the Declaration of Independence, acclaimed when it premiered in 1969, is now doomed to languish in the shadow of its cooler kid sister Hamilton.
Flash Fiction International: Very Short Stories from Around the World
Overview What is a flash fiction called in other countries? In Latin America it is amicro, in Denmark kortprosa, in Bulgaria mikro razkaz. These short shorts, usually no more than 750 words, range from linear narratives to the more unusual: stories based on mathematical forms, a paragraph-length novel, a scientific report on volcanic fireflies that proliferate in nightclubs. Flash has always and everywhere been a form of experiment, of possibility.
Rehab Near Me Speaks Out On Mental Health Treatnment via Original
Los Angeles, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles, California - It has been estimated that about one in five American adults will be experiencing some kind of mental health issue in a particular year. Fortunately, while this means almost 44 million Americans will have a mental health problem in a year, these conditions are treatable.
LibertyBallot.com - Announcing Fourth Round of Election 2022 Recommendations
Tim Baxter for Congress leads the fourth and final round of LibertyBallot.com recommendations for the 2022 New Hampshire Republican Primary. Additionally, incumbent State Representatives Erica Layon, David Love, Julius Soti, Josh Yokela, and Melissa Blasek are all endorsed by the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance and deserve to be sent back to Concord for another term.
LibertyBallot.com - Announcing Third Round of Election 2022 Recommendations
Lily Tang Williams for Congress tops the third round of LibertyBallot.com recommendations for the 2022 New Hampshire Republican Primary. Tom Mannion for State Representative is recommended. Additionally, Glen Aldrich, Harry Bean, Gregg Hough, and Norman Silber for State Representative are recommended. Lily Tang Williams for Congressional District 2 Lily Tang Williams was originally born in oppressive China.
LibertyBallot.com - Announcing Second Round of Election 2022 Recommendations
Liberty Ballot will make multiple rounds of recommendations for the 2022 New Hampshire Republican Primary. In the second round, Liberty Ballot recommends Jose Cambrils, Elizabeth Ferreira, Michael Sylvia, Doris Hohensee, Larry Borland, and Katy Peternel for State Representative. Jose Cambrils for State Representative Merrimack County District 4 Jose Cambrils was born in 1960 in Cuba. When Cambrils was five, his family moved to New England to escape the Fidel Castro regime.
LibertyBallot.com - Announcing First Round of Election 2022 Recommendations
Since 2014, Liberty Ballot has been helping Granite Staters answer important election-related questions. Which candidates support smaller government? How to vote? Where to vote? Voting for liberty can be complicated – make it easy with ballots and an extensive FAQ at LibertyBallot.com. Liberty Ballot will make multiple rounds of recommendations for the 2022 New Hampshire Republican Primary before the ballots are released.
'Big breakthrough' claimed in attempt to stop river Wye from dying
A NEW cross-border working group of agencies, local authorities and other key parties has come together to tackle river Wye pollution. The breakthrough means there is now, for the first time, a five-year integrated plan to cut pollution in the river Wye. Phosphates, stemming from industries including poultry farming, has meant environmental targets for the river have not been met, and killing wildlife and meaning the Wye is dying, campaigners say.
Embarrassing Fashion
The Met Gala’s sin, allegedly, was failing to read the room. While the rich and beautiful were walking this year’s red carpet to nowhere, the theme of which was “gilded glamour, white-tie,” there was a harder kind of news: the Supreme Court’s draft judgement on, or against, abortion rights had been leaked.
Material World | Priyanka Champaneri
I am greeted by a god. He’s clad in metallic gold briefs, hips cocked like a beauty queen in a swimsuit competition. Pink bubblegum blooms from his scowling mouth. His hands rest on his waist, a gesture that adds to the cockiness, like riding a bike with your arms swinging at the sides, just because you can. But his face is what stops me. Brow wrinkled, teeth gritted, his expression is both aggravated and over it, as if to say This?
3 WordPress Themes for Writers and Authors: Reviewed
When it comes to building your author or writer brand, one thing is certain. You’ll need a website that makes it easy to showcase your works. Thanks to a platform like WordPress, you can easily build a powerful author or writer website. To make things even better, there are plenty of WordPress themes that were designed specifically with authors and writers in mind. These themes have professional features that make it easy to showcase your writing portfolio as well as sell your published books.
Hearing all perspectives important as British Gymnastics plots Paris 2024 course
As performance director I am keen to share the busy, varied and challenging world of performance sport at British Gymnastics. I've been taking some time to reflect on the Summer Games in Tokyo and wanted to provide an insight into what it’s like in my role at a Games, what we do afterwards and the preparations that are already underway for the next cycle, leading to Paris in 2024.
Giants Burras nail biter
COLLECT: Burras midfielder Luke Fisher collects the ball. Warracknabeal Herald Giants Burras nail biter May 01 2021 Updated May 1, 2021 IT was a nail biting match between the Southern Mallee Giants and the Burras as the 2019 grand finalists sought to put their stamp on the season.
25 Best WordPress Themes for Artists and Illustrators
Choosing the right WordPress theme helps make a polished site. Finding the right theme, however, may seem daunting. With ThemeForest now offering over 11,200 premium WordPress themes, you have many amazing styles from which to choose. This article showcases some of the best. If you're getting started with WordPress site, it's useful to know that you can apply one theme and as many plugins as you need.
James Thomas, Author at The Checkered Flag
Mercedes lead the way at the end of the first day at Imola as a Charles Leclerc crash brings the second session to an end. In the first practice session back at the historic Imola circuit, Valtteri Bottas topped the timesheets ahead of Lewis Hamilton amidst a number of incidents. Alpine F1 Team Executive Director Marcin Budkowski says the team have a number of upgrades on the way for the next few races, with one such package in place for Imola.
Rebels call up for Wimmera footy stars
The Horsham Times Rebels call up for Wimmera footy stars Feb 03 2021 Updated February 17, 2021 A HOST of talented Wimmera and Mallee footballers have been added to the Greater Western Victoria Rebels football squad for season 2021.
Emergency services rescue woman in Grampians National Park
Emergency services were called out late Friday afternoon to rescue two hikers from Mt Stapylton The Horsham Times Emergency services rescue woman in Grampians National Park Sep 19 2020 Updated 55 minutes ago Two hikers have been airlifted from the Grampians National Park after one woman experienced dizziness on Friday night.
Son of an icon: Does Mick Schumacher deserve a seat in F1?
With perhaps the most recognisable surname in the motorsport world, Mick Schumacher is one of the 22-strong grid of hungry youngsters in FIA Formula 2 with their sights set firmly on the glitz, glamour and glory ripe for the taking in Formula 1. But is he actually good enough to be the fabled successor to his father Michael’s throne?
Diversity Regimes
Description Contents Praise Awards 2021 Choice Outstanding Academic Title As a major, public flagship university in the American South, so-called “Diversity University” has struggled to define its commitments to diversity and inclusion, and to put those commitments into practice. In Diversity Regimes, sociologist James M.
Saying goodbye to a familiar face
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor A friendly and familiar face will soon be leaving the Platte City Post Office. Diane Gibson is retiring later this month after 30 years behind the counter at the post office. On Friday, she was honored with a special cake, some fun conversation with co-workers and was presented with a special pin by Marla Eschbacher, postmaster. “We will miss her terribly,” the postmaster said. “She has more seniority than anybody in this office.
KC Confidential by Hearne Christopoher, Jr.
KC entertainment/restaurant czar talks about his personal bout with COVID-19: How bad was it? 4/23/20 Who doesn't have the coronavirus blues lately? And frankly, I'm not sure which is worse; worrying if you get it that it may be your last hurrah, watching the mainstream media and the Kansas City Star try and turn everything into a politicized news nightmare…or you know, actually getting it. Westport sparkplug Bill Nigro found out the hard way.
Weatherby Lake man suing makers of Roundup
by Valerie Verkamp Landmark reporter Over the last couple weeks, water, sun and nutrients have turned lawns and farm fields a brilliant green right before our very eyes. With this explosion of green, homeowners and farmers often seek out products to combat obnoxious weeds that can quickly spread out of control. The most popular herbicide sold in the United States is the compound glyphosate. Glyphosate was produced by a Monsanto chemist in 1970 and sold under the trade name Roundup in 1974.
Revenues for county were lagging before 'stay at home' order
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor The April numbers are in and they don’t necessarily paint a bright picture. Through the first one third of 2020, sales and use tax revenues are down a combined total of 11 percent compared to last year at this time for Platte County. In terms of actual dollars, the county is down close to $600,000 in revenue compared to this time in 2019. The news is likely to get worse in future months.
Local doctor charged with molesting child
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor A local doctor is charged with statutory sodomy, accused of having deviate sexual intercourse with a child less than 14 years old. The charge against Jonathan Philippe, age 40, of Platte City, was filed on April 4. Philippe is a medical doctor who until November had practiced at the Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic in Platte City. He most recently had been working for Mosaic Lifecare.
County okays $48,000 pact to 'educate' targeted voters
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor Platte County Commission entered into a contract to pay a public affairs firm up to $48,816 to perform what one commissioner described as ‘targeted education’ of potential voters. Per the contract, The ‘targeted education’ campaign could mean up to four phone calls and up to eight direct mail pieces to identified voters who have voted in at least two of the past four primary elections in Platte County.
Letters to the Editor
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Alderman charged with DWI
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor An alderman at the City of Riverside is facing a driving while intoxicated charge pertaining to a December incident in which Riverside police say they found his car wrecked and abandoned in the roadway. Aaron Thatcher, age 40, a ward two alderman, was arrested by the Riverside Police Department in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 21. He was taken to Riverside police headquarters where he was booked on the charge. Thatcher posted bond and was released.
Kansas City mayor will be live with The Landmark
He is a very busy man as he guides his city through a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kansas City Mayor will give 30 minutes of his time to engage in conversation with The Landmark. Lucas will be the guest on the Thursday, April 9 telecast of Landmark Live, the newspaper’s podcast that is shown live on Facebook at Platte County Landmark. The show will begin at 5:30 p.m. With City Hall closed to the general public, Lucas will join the show through a video call on Skype.
City of Parkville accused of eight violations of Sunshine Law
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor A lawsuit alleging the City of Parkville has violated the Missouri Sunshine Law on eight occasions has been filed in Platte County Circuit Court. The alleged violations of the state’s law pertaining to open records are outlined in a 13-page petition filed by Jason Maki of the group known as Citizens for a Better Parkville. The court action seeks an injunction to force the city to release all public records to Maki’s requests for records under the Sunshine Law.
Platte City asking voters to establish a use tax
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor In Missouri, the use tax is a sales tax charged on the purchase of items that are purchased from an out-of-state vendor and delivered to a Missouri address. The use tax is applied to the same types of purchases currently subject to the traditional sales tax. The City of Platte City currently does not have a use tax, but the city is proposing to change that.
Michael, Wegner, Hulett chosen for R-3 Hall of Fame
The Platte County R-3 School District Hall of Fame will induct three new members at the winter athletic signing ceremony, on Feb. 28, 6 p.m., in the Wilson Auditorium at Platte County High School.
School board races needed at North Platte and West Platte
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor Two local school districts will not need school board elections, but competitive races will take place at West Platte and North Platte. Here is a summary of the various situations now that the candidate filing deadline has passed. Three candidates, two of them incumbents, filed for three open spots on the Platte County R-3 Board of Education. The ‘three candidates for three positions’ means the district will not need to hold a school board election.
Sharp files against Paolillo for mayor
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor Deadline for candidates to file for city council and school board positions was Tuesday at 5 p.m. There were some noteworthy developments near the deadline at both the City of Platte City, where there is a contested race for mayor, and at the City of Parkville, where three of the four incumbent aldermen will face opposition. The municipal election will be held Tuesday, April 7.
Decision time nears for sales tax committee
by Ivan Foley Landmark editor Recommendation coming soon. That was the decision reached at a meeting of the Platte County Sales Tax Structure Advisory Committee, the now-10 member body that was appointed by county commissioners to make a recommendation on sales tax questions to be placed on the ballot later this year. The committee has been meeting periodically since October.
Client suing his deceased lawyer for damages
by Valerie Verkamp Landmark reporter A client is accusing his former attorney of not fulfilling his responsibility of filing a personal-injury lawsuit within a reasonable amount of time, potentially barring the client from ever receiving legal remedy. According to recent court documents, Steve Merritt, 61, of St. Joseph was injured in an automobile accident that occurred in Platte County on Aug. 9, 2012 and underwent extensive treatment for his injuries.
Parkville development cited for DNR violations
by Debbie Coleman-Topi Landmark reporter A resident concerned about the effects of apparent contamination at the site of the large Creekside development in Parkville requested an inspection by a statewide agency that proved violations of the Missouri Clean Water Law. A letter detailing the inspection and its results was issued by officials with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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