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Articles by Rachel Wright
Local Lore: Jackpot National Forest
Apparently, it takes an act of Congress to officially proclaim land as a national forest. And according to Chris Buckley, spokesperson for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, “There is no Forest Service land in Jackpot, Nevada, at all…[but] anyone can make up signs and put them on private property.” Enter Cactus Petes.
Meet the Newest MICHELIN Restaurants in Las Vegas
Top culinary talent converged in the Silver State last night for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest Ceremony, which recognizes standout dining in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. A total of 24 Las Vegas restaurants received honors. Discover which Las Vegas restaurants earned highly coveted honors from MICHELIN Guide Southwest.
Public safety starts with solving crimes, not just reporting them
When a violent crime is committed, it tends to feel not just unwarranted but random. When a murder, sex crime, or burglary happens, we often ask, “How did this happen?” Even worse is when a violent crime is committed by someone with a violent criminal past. We then demand to know, “How did this happen… again?” Families who lose loved ones to violence are not interested in political talking points or tough jargon. They want accountability. They want dangerous offenders off the streets.
Public Safety Starts With Solving Crimes, Not Just Reporting Them
When a violent crime is committed, it tends to feel not just unwarranted but random. When a murder, sex crime, or burglary happens, we often ask, “How did this happen?” Even worse is when a violent crime is committed by someone with a violent criminal past. We then demand to know, “How did this happen… again?” Families who lose loved ones to violence are not interested in political talking points or tough jargon. They want accountability. They want dangerous offenders off the streets.
Flannery O’Connor book probes how mother grew author’s legacy on family farm
Arts & Entertainment ‘Flannery and Regina’ takes novel angle on writer’s work, focusing on her domestic life at Andalusia near Milledgeville. This 1962 photo shows author Flannery O’Connor in the driveway at Andalusia outside of Milledgeville.
A Rare Book Fair for Atlantans sounds like smart idea to dealers, organizers
Arts & Entertainment Inaugural bookselling bonanza will be held this weekend on Oglethorpe University’s campus. Sonny Ideker, owner of Sonny Ideker Bookseller, will participate in the first Atlanta Rare Book Fair, Friday through Sunday. At his shop inside Roswell's City Antiques, Ideker sells antiquarian and rare 16th to early 20th century books. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC 2022) By Rachel Wright – ArtsATL 9 minutes ago This story was originally published by ArtsATL.
Complete Staking Process for Meme token $SVOI $SVOI on StakingRewards
Press enter or click to view image in full size In an increasingly competitive DeFi landscape, investors are constantly looking for smarter ways to make their crypto assets work for them. One of the most effective strategies is staking — locking tokens to support a network and earn passive income in return.
Winn4 Staking: Master Winn4 Coin $Winn4 Staking for Maximum Rewards in 2025
In an increasingly competitive DeFi landscape, investors are constantly looking for smarter ways to make their crypto assets work for them. One of the most effective strategies is staking — locking tokens to support a network and earn passive income in return. If you’re looking to stake Winn4 from Winn4 Coin, StakingRewards offers an edge that few platforms can match: boosted APYs, transparent analytics, and deep market intelligence — all designed to help you earn more with less friction.
ICE arrest of student after traffic stop spotlights Colorado's non-cooperation policy
On June 5, a University of Utah student was pulled over by a Mesa County sheriff's deputy for following a semitrailer too closely. Caroline Dias Goncalves was asked where she was born and was released with a warning. But after exiting Interstate 70 at Loma, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stopped, arrested and took her to a detention center in Aurora. Dias Goncalves, who was born in Brazil and came to the U.S. under a tourist visa when she was 7, has been living in Utah for 12 years.
NY Cannabis Excise Tax Good for Many, But Small Firms Lose Out
New York state cannabis businesses are now subject to a 9% excise tax, effective this month. The state’s move to an excise tax from a potency tax will help some cannabis businesses survive a difficult market, while smaller businesses may lose out. The tax that aims to support legal expansion of the cannabis market by “simplifying, streamlining and reducing” obligations falls unevenly and would provide far less savings for microbusinesses.
‘Escrava à venda: 12 anos, não virgem, muito bonita’: as meninas e mulheres vendidas pelo Estado Islâmico
Em 2014, milhares de mulheres e crianças da minoria yazidi foram escravizadas pelo grupo radical Estado Islâmico (EI) no Iraque e na Síria. Outros yazidis iniciaram uma operação de resgate quase imediatamente, mas hoje, quase uma década depois, a tarefa não está concluída. Em novembro de 2015, Bahar e seus três filhos pequenos foram vendidos pela quinta vez.
as meninas e mulheres vendidas pelo Estado Islâmico
Em 2014, milhares de mulheres e crianças da minoria yazidi foram escravizadas pelo grupo radical Estado Islâmico (EI) no Iraque e na Síria. Outros yazidis iniciaram uma operação de resgate quase imediatamente, mas hoje, quase uma década depois, a tarefa não está concluída. Em novembro de 2015, Bahar e seus três filhos pequenos foram vendidos pela quinta vez.
as meninas e mulheres vendidas pelo Estado Islâmico
No frio, a tendência é sentirmos mais fome. Isso acontece pois quando as temperaturas ficam mais baixas, há um aumento no gasto energético para que o corpo se mantenha aquecido, e como o organismo necessita de mais calorias para equilibrar a mudança de temperatura, fazemos esse ajuste por meio da alimentação.
‘Escrava à venda: 12 anos, não virgem, muito bonita’: as meninas e mulheres vendidas pelo Estado Islâmico
Rachel Wright - Reportagem especial para a BBC postado em 14/07/2023 17:22 Em 2014, milhares de mulheres e crianças da minoria yazidi foram escravizadas pelo grupo radical Estado Islâmico (EI) no Iraque e na Síria. Outros yazidis iniciaram uma operação de resgate quase imediatamente, mas hoje, quase uma década depois, a tarefa não está concluída. Em novembro de 2015, Bahar e seus três filhos pequenos foram vendidos pela quinta vez.
el infierno de las niñas y mujeres vendidas por el Estado Islámico
En 2014, miles de mujeres y niños yazidíes fueron esclavizados por el grupo radical Estado Islámico (EI) en Irak y Siria. Sus compañeros yazidíes comenzaron una operación de rescate casi de inmediato, pero hoy, casi una década después, la tarea no ha culminado. En noviembre de 2015, a Bahar y a sus tres hijos pequeños los vendieron por quinta vez.
The fight to free Yazidi women slaves held by IS
In 2014, thousands of Yazidi women and children were enslaved by the Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq and Syria. Their fellow Yazidis launched a rescue effort almost immediately, but nearly a decade later, their task is still unfinished. In November 2015, Bahar and her three young children had just been sold for the fifth time. She had been one of many Yazidi women taken prisoner by IS, who had swept into her village in the Sinjar district of northern Iraq 18 months earlier.
Sen. Romer lays groundwork for legislative battle over new state college | A LOOK BACK Original
Fifty Years Ago This Week: State Sen.-elect Roy Romer, D-Denver, spoke at the Democratic Forum in Denver to drum up support for the establishment of a new, four-year Denver State College. Romer had chaired a legislative task force that had been formed in response to an identified need from Denver, Jefferson, Adams and Arapahoe county students who were not being adequately served by CU Boulder’s non-degree granting extension center in Denver.
DNC withholds Clinton funds pending state party revamp | A LOOK BACK Original
Twenty-Five Years Ago: The discovery of allegedly improperly used funds from the state’s Coordinated Campaign had divided the Colorado Democratic State Central Committee, which could not come to an agreement on how best to manage the party’s major election program.
Former Denver legislator recounts Ole Miss riot role | A LOOK BACK
Fifty Years Ago This Week: A colorful character with a rich background, former Denver state Rep. Joe Dolan, who was then a United States assistant deputy attorney general, addressed the Southeast Denver Democratic Club where he spoke about his experiences at the University of Mississippi campus ten years prior in 1962, where he had overseen the force of U.S. Marshals that provided protection to James Meredith, the university’s first black student.
Former 5th CD rep scrambles in bid to retake seat | A LOOK BACK
Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: In a letter mailed to Republican Party activists, former GOP U.S. Rep. Ken Kramer announced that he was seeking reelection to the 5th Congressional District seat. Kramer retired from the 5th CD in order to run for the U.S. Senate the prior election cycle, but lost in that bid to Democrat Tim Worth. Kramer, who had returned to practicing law in Colorado Springs, told The Colorado Statesman, “This decision is not made lightly.
Benson attacks Romer, draws internal GOP fire | A LOOK BACK Original
Thirty-Five Years Ago: The chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, Bruce Benson, publicly castigated Gov. Roy Romer for his numerous trips out of the state. But at a GOP election planning session for House District 6, attendees shot back with harsh words of their own for Benson. Earlier in the week Carl Miller, a Denver Post columnist, former political editor and former press secretary for Gov.
A LOOK BACK | Dodge takes chief lobbyist gig for Denver, sets off musical chairs Original
Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week: State Sen. Clifford Dodge, R-Denver, announced he was resigning his seat to accept a post as chief lobbyist for the City and County of Denver, and no one seemed to have fully anticipated how much upheaval it would cause. Rep. Dorothy “Dottie” Wham, R-Denver, was appointed by vacancy committee to serve the rest of Dodge’s term. This created another vacancy and a special election was needed to fill Wham’s House District 11 seat.
8 SEC Whistleblower Complaints Against Facebook
Facebook misled investors and the public about its role perpetuating misinformation and violent extremism relating to the 2020 election and January 6 insurrection. Facebook misled investors and the public about "transparency" reports boasting proactive removal of 90% of identified hate speech when internal records show as little as 3-5% of hate speech is actually... Facebook misled investors and the public about its promotion of human trafficking / slavery / servitude.
Former Coronation Street star set to be a witness in ‘phone hacking’ case against the Fake Sheikh Mazher Mahmood
Bruce Jones, also known as Les Battersby in Coronation Street A FORMER CORONATION Street actor is set to be a key witness in TWO landmark court cases involving the now defunct News of the World and the paper’s “chief investigative reporter”, Mahzer Mahmood, known as “the Fake Sheikh.” Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in the long-running ITV soap, says he is ready to testify in the upcoming civil trial of former London’s Burning Star, John Alford, who is also suing Rupert Murdoch’s daily...
Rachel Wright: Extend grace to our students, parents and teachers
Students have learned so much beyond the books in this extraordinary year. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune
Sarah Carlson,works with her physics students during class at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah Friday, August 22, 2014. More Utah teachers are flipping their classrooms -- having kids learn via technology at home and then do their "homework" during class with help from the teacher.
Nevada Historical Society
In addition to housing a museum and research library—both of which are open to the public—the Nevada Historical Society’s archives are home to scores of materials, from photos and newspapers to hand-written memories, chronicling the riveting rise of the Silver State. For the Nevada Historical Society, preserving—and sharing—those stories isn’t just work; it’s a passion.
The Patronizing Response to the GameStop Short Squeeze Is Hypocritical, Telling, and Downright…
The harsh reaction from analysts and securities politicians proves they still don’t understand just how much Redditors understand. Full disclosure: I own 10 shares of GameStop. This is solely my opinion and does not represent financial advice. Blah blah blah, don’t hold me liable for shit. If you have a pulse, or even half a pulse, on the stock market, you’ve heard about GameStop.
Honored with ‘HerStory Award’
Diversity Trailblazer Honored for Lifetime of Nurturing Inclusion and Countering Hate bestowed by the Global Women’s Peace Network — Women’s Federation for World Peace The publicist for the American Diversity Report, David B.
Rachel Wright: A teacher’s newfound appreciation in uncertain times
As a 4th grade teacher, I (along with educators across the state) have worked tirelessly to implement distance learning since Gov. Gary Herbert’s March 13 announcement of a “soft closure.” A teacher’s transition to “work from home” looks very different from that of my non-educator friends. In my best moments, I am excited about the challenges ahead.
Commentary: Think twice before accepting iffy data from RISE tests
Last month at the Utah Capitol, the Legislature’s Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee discussed the Utah’s end-of-year RISE testing debacle. As an elementary school teacher married to a fellow educator, I have spent countless hours (at school and at home) fuming over the problems associated with the RISE testing platform and its parent company, Questar Assessment.
News You Can Use: CCPL kicks off summer reading
Longer days and warmer weather are both signs that school will soon be out and that summer reading season is here.
News You Can Use: What's on your reading list?
The recent spate of warm weather days has reminded us summer is just around the corner, and with that comes Cecil County Public Library’s annual Summer Reading and Learning program. While registration for this year’s program doesn’t begin until June 1st, it’s never too early to compile your summer “To Read” list.
News You Can Use: A CCPL twist on resolutions for the New Year
Adults across the county have made lists of New Year’s Resolutions for 2017. While eating healthy and working out more frequently are admirable resolutions, they can be difficult to keep, don’t always involve the entire family and are often not all that fun.Try something different this year — involve your children by making family goals related to reading and learning at the library.
News You Can Use: Tips to help your child prepare for kindergarten
Did you know children who enter kindergarten “ready to learn” are more likely to read at or above grade level by the end of 2nd grade, compared to those children who do not enter school as prepared?As your child’s first and most important teacher, it’s never too early to start preparing him or her for school, and with the American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read Initiative, it’s easier than ever to help your child in fun and simple ways.There are five early learning skills...
Help my Mom Elisabeth Epps Defend Herself i...
My mom Elisabeth Epps is very good at many things, but she is not good at asking for help. So I'm helping her ask for help! Mom is an awesome woman, but she needs our help to get back on her path to greatness. Since 2012, several major personal and health issues have gotten in her way, but she has never lost focus. She is very independent, and even though she has a big public personality, she is very private about personal problems.
Prop. 37: Food movement has just begun
Food author Michael Pollan claimed last month that a victory for Proposition 37, which would have required labeling of genetically modified food, would prove the existence of a food movement "worthy of a name - that is, an organized force in our politics capable of demanding change in the food system." Some might argue that the proposition's failure at the ballot box means this is not a "real" movement. As scholars of collective action, we disagree.
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