Is Latin a sacred language?
Liturgical book, mass order in Latin. Adobe Stock
It's the ninth in a series of articles explore the gift and promise of the liturgical reforms of Vatican II.
In previous articles we have dealt with…
Solutions sought for late night taxi shortage
People line up for taxis at the Seocho District Express Bus Terminal in…
Russian FM visits Egypt for its first African tour since the Ukraine conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Cairo,…
Brothers of Italy, the far-right party at the dawn of power
Published on: 07/24/2022 - 17:32
The only opposition party under the rule of technocrat Mario Draghi's national…
Our mission is to make learning English as easy as possible: Sonam and Raminder Sandhu
As two Punjabis proud of their language and heritage, Sonam and Raminder Sandhu had a rude awakening growing up in an India that prioritizes the English language for professional and educational communication. For…
Google fired Blake Lemoine, the engineer who said LaMDA was sensitive
Comment this storyCommentBlake Lemoine, the Google engineer who told the Washington Post that the company's artificial intelligence was sentient, said the company fired him on Friday.Lemoine said he received a termination email from the…
A new interactive family adventure opens at Fantasy Island in Skegness
Harrington Flint's Island Adventures at Ingoldmells Theme Park revolves around famed explorer and treasure hunter Harrington Flint, who comes face to face with his nemesis Professor Crow and is on a mission to raise an ancient Mayan god of…
VCU alum is enjoying his time in Argentina, helping teach English – VCU News
By Joan Tupponce
Leslie Bolda spends her days in Argentina as an English language assistant. In her spare time, she soaks up the local culture.
The Virginia Commonwealth University alum wanted to go…
Chinese students ‘prefer UK to other study destinations’
Demand for study abroad from prospective students across China remains strong, and the future looks particularly bright for UK institutions, according to a new report.
Based on more than 3.7 million study abroad-related online engagement…
Commuters and taxi drivers in Mpumalanga despair as…
When farm laborer December Mbokodo (40) pays for his monthly bus fare for August, it will cost him almost R30 more than the July fare. This price increase comes on top of the 6% annual increase it has been paying since April.
“It's too…
Business Owner Welcomes New Program for Black Entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario
Roby Joseph of Sudbury says he hopes the new Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP) will help Black entrepreneurs like him grow their businesses.Joseph opened his Afro-Caribbean restaurant, Cuisine Tropicale, last…
Glacier collapses are a growing but difficult to predict threat
Neither Maggi nor any of his colleagues were able to visit the site in person due to the risk of further ice falls, as well as the ongoing police investigation. But the statement they released at the end of their conference offers perhaps…
Ofsted publishes new briefings on the continued impact of the pandemic on education service…
Ofsted today published the third in a series of briefing notes looking at the continued impact of the pandemic on education service providers.
The 3 reports, which follow those released in April, find that most education…
Preparing for success – Newsroom
July 19, 2022
Hispanic Student College Institute paves the way for Latinx students to achieve their dreams
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Seventy-nine high…
Bristol Airport’s zero-emission ‘flying taxi’ to test flight in 2024
In a bid to build the world's first electric aviation ecosystem, Bristol Airpot's "flying taxi" will perform two test flights in two years.
Bristol Airport's 'Flying Taxi' scheduled for two test flights in 2024
In an attempt…
Heat wave in the UK and Europe: latest news
PARIS — Long a favorite spot for picnics and sunbathing, the lawns surrounding the Eiffel Tower have recently become the scene of furious protests. First came a social media campaign. Then a rallyy by dozens of local residents. Shortly…
Federal Court cites UConn law professor in landmark immigration case
A UConn law professor is helping to dismantle the view, long held by US immigration authorities, that people with more than one nationality generally cannot get asylum.
In a recent decision, the United States Court of Appeals…
Embraer presents the new Eve cabin model
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Texas Democrats Focus on Abortion, Network as GOP Vulnerabilities
Comment this storyCommentTexas Democrats, underdogs for decades, probed possible Republican weakness this election year at a biennial convention focused on restoring access to abortion, protecting transgender rights and strengthening the…
Italian WWII soldiers who resisted Germany – including one linked to LI – honored in New…
In September 1943, as Nazi paratroopers and SS commandos rescued deposed fascist dictator Benito Mussolini from his mountaintop prison in Italy, elsewhere in Europe, Italian soldiers were faced with a choice: continue to fight for the…
St. Tammany still in teacher shortage despite recruitment drive
The school year is due to start on August 8.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, Louisiana — The St. Tammany Parish school system is still short of nearly 100 teachers despite the start of the school year just weeks away.…
From e-books to learning a language, 15 things you can get for free
There's always something new to spend on technology. Here's a secret these companies don't want you to know: there's a lot you can get without spending a dime.Take photo storage. Are you using the free space you can get from Apple,…
Unveiling of the ATR 72 hydrogen-electric demonstrator
Universal Hydrogen, a leader in the development of hydrogen and electricity-based aviation fuels, has unveiled its test demonstration aircraft: a modified ATR 72-500.
Unveiled on July 11 at Universal Hydrogen's new…
Restrictions needed on language used by BJP lawmakers in Bengal Assembly: TMC
Amid the ongoing debate over the use of certain words in parliamentary debates, the Trinamool…
UW professor sues school over language in land recognition program – KIRO 7 News Seattle
A University of Washington professor is suing the school over allegations that UW silenced him in a free speech violation.Computer science professor Stuart Reges faces disciplinary action for stating in his curriculum that Native Americans…
Italian President rejects Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s resignation offer : NPR
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has offered to resign…
Parent group wants OPSB to remove controversial concepts from school curriculum
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Some parents in the Ouachita Parish school system are raising questions about a new curriculum the school board has adopted for elementary students. They believe the program is based on the concept of social-emotional…
Niagara EMS sends taxis instead of ambulances for some calls
Niagara Emergency Medical Services sends taxis instead of ambulances for some calls, to relieve pressure on paramedics and emergency services. EMS Mobile Integrated Health Commander Marty Mako said paramedics started the pilot on Dec. 31.…
Lingo Media Selected as Official English Learning Partner for Colsubsidio Schools in Colombia
TORONTO, July 13, 2022 /CNW/ - Lingo Media Corporation (TSXV: LM) (OTC: LMDCF) (FSE: LIMA) ("Media Lingo")a language learning and EdTech content development company, has further expanded its reach into Colombia securing a new agreement…
Queens’ big pantry faces eviction – Queens Daily Eagle
By Jacob KayeA major food pantry based in northwest Queens that played a significant role in feeding struggling families during the height of the pandemic is facing eviction from its NYCHA headquarters. La Jornada, a food pantry and…
2 monster growth stocks beating the bear market this year
As the second half of 2022 kicks off, investors are hoping for a smoother stock market run compared to the past six months. High inflation has wreaked havoc on the economy, and since higher interest rates are the cure,…
Travelers urged to use alternative transport to Auckland Airport as parking demand increases
New ZealandUpdatedJul 12, 2022 04:442 minute read120,000 people are expected to travel on international flights from Auckland Airport during the school holidays. Photo/Alex BurtonTravelers heading to Auckland Airport are urged to use…
In FX’s ‘The Bear’, food is the language of love and heartbreak
When we are introduced to Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto at the beginning of the bear, he sleeps in the reserve of The Original Beef of Chicagoland. It was his brother's restaurant, we will find out, and before that it belonged to his…
Could Twitter force Musk to close the deal? Here’s what we know
Head to courtElon Musk late last week finally followed through on his threat to pull out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. The social media company quickly responded saying it was considering filing a complaint. Most legal experts…
With the vision of creating a “universal translator”, the open-source Meta AI model…
Language is also described as a mode of communication used by human beings as members of a social group, as participants of a cultural group to express themselves. But people run into problems at some point when they want to…
“You can just switch petrol and diesel cars to hydrogen”
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will be a crucial step for the government to reach the UK's net zero target. The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out by 2030 and from 2035 all new cars and vans must be zero…
China recruits students for spy missions against other countries: report
Beijing lures job seekers into committing state-sponsored espionage on Western targets.Beijing: Hainan Xiandun, a Chinese technology company, is actively recruiting Chinese university students as English-language translators,…
Andrew Joseph DiNitto – Gloversville Leader’s Herald
He was an eminent professor of social sciences who published several articles in professional journals and was invited to lecture abroad at the University of Edinburgh and Peking University of International…
E-Bridge Pre School teachers win top prize after using elements of nature to teach Mandarin
A proven way to engage and teach preschoolers is to develop figures or props using loose materials like branches, leaves, wood chips and bottle corks.
Ms. Fang Liyuan, Ms. Chu Ya-Li, and Ms. Xu Ruijin from E-Bridge Kindergarten used the…
MDU-Rohtak, introduces degree courses in sign language : The Tribune India
Rohtak: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has introduced two new degree programs under the newly established Center for Disability Studies (CDS) from the 2022-2023 session. The…
Gas prices are falling (for now)
Photo: Brandon Bell (Getty Images)The price of a tank of petrol has been falling since hitting record highs in June, BMW saw sales plummet in the first half and a European country is experimenting with free public transport. All this and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Herschel Walker partnered in 2012 with a branch of an energy company accused by several states of…
Walker, the former soccer player turned businessman, and his tech company 34 Technologies teamed up in 2012 with Momentis, a multilevel marketing subsidiary of Just Energy, to sell an online marketing service. Walker's partnership with the…
Could a Deadly Glacial Collapse Happen in Alberta? It almost does.
Days after a glacier collapsed in the Italian Alps, search and rescue teams are still finding victims. On Wednesday, Reuters reported that the death toll had risen to nine after the bodies of two more people were discovered. Three are…
Professionals need ongoing training on inclusive language
(Image credit: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash)Clinicians have the privilege of laying healing hands on patients, but often their first interaction is speech, not touch. Because medicine intersects with people's personal experiences, a…
London’s Black Cabs say Ride Hailing app flouts driver rules
By Joanne Faulkner (July 6, 2022, 6.44pm BST) - Private drivers in London who solicit customers via mobile ride-sharing apps are committing a criminal offence, lawyers representing a group of taxi drivers told the Court of Appeal on…
Facebook owner Meta improves language translation AI
FFacebook owner Meta has announced a major advancement in its AI language translation technology as the company seeks to showcase its translation credentials amid criticism over poor moderation of content in less common languages.Meta's AI…
Lost Tolkien Manuscript FOUND: “Concerning…the Treasure”
It's the discovery of a lifetime: a handwritten manuscript by JRR Tolkien, written and signed in 1964, has surfaced. This nine-page text, which Christopher Tolkien painstakingly recreated from memory, tells a rather familiar story to…
Live Lingoda lessons help you speak with confidence
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Asian Development Bank sees increased electric vehicle sales in region, recommends strategies
“Harness the momentum of electric vehicles to the full,” says the Asian Development Bank (ADD) in its “Electric Mobility Options for Developing AfDB Member Countrieswhich predicted and recommended both the rapid shift to electric…
India is leading Industrial Revolution 4.0, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat
India is currently working on digital mapping of rural properties using drones, the prime minister has said.Gandhinagar: In a bid to improve the accessibility of technology, streamline service delivery to ensure ease of life…
Drones and helicopters search for missing after Italian glacier collapse
CANAZEI, Italy, July 4 (Reuters) - Helicopter crews and drones searched on Monday for around 15 people missing in the Italian Alps after part of a mountain glacier collapsed, killing at least six people and injuring eight.Much of Italy…
Monday, July 4, 2022 – La Minute Monocle
Opinion / Nathalie Theodosius
Lateral scrambles
After three weeks on the road attending men's fashion shows, I've been asked countless times…
Verizon announces new partners – GuruFocus.com
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced two new partners for its +play platform, both specifically focused on education:Learning Age®which will offer its award-winning programs ABCmouse Early Learning Academy® and…
Dubai introduces Tesla Model 3 to its taxi fleet
After the huge success of operating 172 Tesla vehicles as limousines, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will now add the Tesla Model 3 to the Dubai Taxi Corporation…
How clean and beautiful sheets are a love language for this family
Brooke Fairgray quit her job a year ago to pursue her creativity. She found it at The Facialist and the poster design brand The Memphis Poster Club which she created with friend and collaborator, Artje. She recently finished creating…
10 Best Existentialist Movies That Will Make You Reassess Life
Films have a kind of power that few other art forms possess. They can make you laugh, cry, bite your nails in suspense, or look away in fear. And sometimes a few very special films can present you with fascinating themes that will make…
None of the Air Force linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.
The Pentagon knew something was brewing in Ukraine.Air Force reconnaissance planes had flown over Eastern Europe for months, staffed with military linguists who could interpret what neighboring Russian forces were discussing as they…
Go for it: The need for virtual study abroad is now greater than ever
With COVID-19 and the economy impacting the ability to travel for students in real life over the past two-plus years, opportunities for global virtual engagement are increasing.
In March 2020, the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on…
Here’s how to get to airports in South Florida.
Now that Park 'N Fly, the cheap parking lot near the Fort Lauderdale airport, is gone, some of us are frantic to figure out the best way to get to our flights. Do we need to look for new off-site land? Want to park near the terminal?…
Build better systems to organize your business data
Most companies still struggle to manage their data and leverage it. They spend a lot of time and energy, but don't get much for their efforts. Quality is low, people don't trust data, technical debt is out of control,…
Equality? Not in French refugee policy
Image by falco from Pixabay.
On March 3, 2022, European Union interior ministers voted unanimously to approve a Temporary Protection Directive which, in addition to allowing Ukrainians to stay in member states for a period of one year…
How Utah’s kids have changed in the past 50 years, says a retired kindergarten teacher
After 51 years of teaching children in Salt Lake City schools, Louise Bitner has seen "great changes" in the way children learn and behave.The retired teacher first stood in front of a kindergarten class in 1971. She saw students become…
As Fuel Prices Rise, PUV Drivers in Davao Will Receive Fuel Subsidy
ANOTHER batch of fuel subsidies worth 6,500 pesos will be disbursed to the transport sector in the Davao region starting June 25, 2022.
Beneficiaries are public utility vehicles including 708 utility jeepneys, 860 utility…
Who benefits from the demand for plan B?
Men taking advantage of Plan B demand Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many women rushed to stock up on emergency contraceptive pills, hoping to exert more control over their bodies or because they feared the products would…
Chomsky on Israeli apartheid, celebrity activists, BDS and the one-state solution
(Middle East Monitor) – It is, according to the Italian socialist Antonio Gramsci, “the interregnum”; the rare and seismic moment in history when great transitions occur, when empires crumble and others rise, and when new conflicts and…
With the new French immersion school enacted, what’s next for Pointe-aux-Chênes?
The creation of École Pointe-au-Chien is officially signed right by Governor John Bel Edwards, during a ceremony at the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe building on Friday that marked the end of an…
More than half of Memphis sophomores could be retained
More than half of all second graders attending Memphis-Shelby County schools completed the recent school year at risk of being held back and not promoted to third grade under a new policy to increase students' literacy skills. Of the…
On-demand public transport – cities of the future
On-demand public transport is transforming the way we travel. In fact, the on-demand app economy is changing and turning the world upside down!
In…
Retro photos of Glasgow show Cowcaddens and Townhead towers in the 1980s
There are few segments of Glasgow city center that have seen more change than Townhead and Cowcaddens. Compare a side-by-side aerial view of pre- and post-1970 neighborhoods and you'll see a stark difference. Once dominated by crowded!-->…
My sister-in-law’s husband was killed; God guided her through
From inside their home in Bogota, Colombia, Becky Hood heard the gunshot outside in the street.Although there were occasional bombings and she knew of at least one kidnapping of a fellow missionary by the Colombian Cartel, gunfire in the…
Hana Pera Aoake on creating Matariki traditions with their young whānau
ProvidedWriter and artist Hana Pera Aoake, with Miriama Jean.Hana Pera Aoake (Ngaati Hinerangi me Ngaati Raukawa, Ngaati Mahuta, Tainui/Waikato, Ngaati Waewae, Kaati Mamoe, Waitaha) is an artist, writer and co-founder of Kei Te Pai Press.…
Hackney Cardiff taxi fare increase in Cardiff approved
HACKNEY taxi fares in Cardiff will rise after the drivers' proposals are approved at a council meeting.
On Thursday June 23, Cardiff Council Cabinet agreed to a request by the Cardiff Hackney Alliance and Unite for a…
AI-powered coding assistant aims to help, not replace developers
GitHub Inc.'s new automated computer coding tool will help companies manage a chronic shortage of software developers, but it won't replace them, according to the company's CEO.…
Obituary of Vilma Marie Frances Patrucco
Vilma Marie Patrucco, 86, formerly of New York, Johnston and Providence, Rhode Island, died on January 23, 2022 at St Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich.Born January 28, 1936 in Binghampton New York, she was the daughter of the late Pietro…
Debate team dominates with immigrant kids and English learners
Which Southern California institution has won five championships in the past two decades and never failed to make the playoffs? Hint: it's not the Lakers, Clippers or Dodgers. I'm talking about the speech and debate program at Gabrielino…
Caroline Greaney ’21 | Alumni Profiles | Undergraduate English Program | English Department
Caroline Greaney '21
Throughout my time at Brandeis, the English department has provided me with unparalleled opportunities to explore my diverse…
GM Cruise takes first fares for fee-charging driverless taxis in San Francisco
GM's self-driving division, Cruise, launched its driverless toll taxi service in San Francisco and officially took its first fares last night.
Cruise has been operating a free driverless taxi service in the area since the start of…
Prime Minister’s speech at the Commonwealth Business Forum
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
how absolutely wonderful to be here in Kigali for our long-delayed family reunion, as the Commonwealth
I'm sorry to say I missed the dance last night, Jonathan, it's great to see you strutting…
The gates of hell open to visitors
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The Gate of Hell (Plutonium), which was discovered in 2013 by the Italian excavation team in Pamukkale, one of Türkiye's UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, has been opened for visitors. Plutonium,…