Monthly Archives: April 2022
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Cost of living crisis: the poorest suffer the most
As the cost of living crisis continues to weigh on people’s purse strings, the CEO of independent think tank Social Justice Ireland, Father Seàn Healy, SMA, ... -
Historic Bethany Church Plans Dedication Ceremony on Sunday | News
The historic New Boggy Baptist Church, located just outside of Waskom in Bethany, Louisiana, will celebrate the highly anticipated construction of a new building with a ... -
How to help Ukrainians seeking refuge in the United States
Editor’s Note: Philanthropy Roundtable provides a list of organizations offering assistance to Ukrainians fleeing violence in that country and seeking refuge in the United States. However, ... -
BJP calls Shaheen Bagh drug bust a ‘very big racket’ exposing ‘anti-India conspiracy’
After the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Zone seized 50 Kg of high-quality heroin, 47 Kg of suspected narcotics, and 30 lakh of drug money in cash, several ... -
China wants tighter control over religious groups’ finances
China Under new rule, churches can only use their finances with instructions from the Chinese Communist Party Church of Christ the King on Gulangyu Island near ... -
The Vatican intervenes in a conflict between the Argentinian archbishop and the Discalced Carmelites | National Catholic Register
A statement issued on April 27 by the Archdiocese of Salta explains that the congregation issued a series of instructions on the administrative management of the ... -
Affordable Housing Groundbreaking Kicks off Southeast Tour | News
Solid Rock Christian Center Pastor Ben Anderson speaks at the dedication of the Village at Solid Rock affordable housing project. The 77-unit development will be built ... -
“It’s a sign that I’m buying.” Bill Hwang, the man who manipulated stocks
On June 11, 2020, Bill Hwang received a text message from an investment analyst at his family office, Archegos Capital Management, which had quietly grown into ... -
Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, who died at 88, remembered as a pioneer
Sen. Mike Lee remembered Orrin Hatch as a pioneer who never forgot his roots during a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor honoring the life of ... -
Florida declares war on the ‘Disney Republic’
in the middle of a fierce political and cultural battle, the so-called “Disney Republic” has come to an end. The Florida Legislature and Republican Governor Ron ... -
THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE (CAI) SUPPORTS THE NEW FEDERAL
Falls Church, Virginia, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Community Associations Institute (CAI) congratulates U.S. Representatives Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) on ... -
A Would-Be Crypto Baron Plies His Trade in the Taliban’s Shadow
(Bloomberg) — Cryptocurrency booms are often fueled by dreams of life-changing riches. In Afghanistan, buyers are instead snapping up digital coins in hopes of preserving what ... -
We can solve the racial wealth gap
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were declared inalienable rights centuries ago. But these rights are as deeply tied to the ability to achieve wealth ... -
A Confused Atheist’s Pilgrimage of Indian Holy Sites
My wife and I are not religious. Monica was raised as a Gujarati Hindu while I grew up in an orthodox Parsi family in Ahmedabad, India. ... -
Erie Methodist Towers online for new owner, $20m renovation
An affordable housing company with offices in Virginia and California has reached a deal to buy the Erie Methodist Towers and plans to renovate the 13-story ... -
Argentinian Bishops to Begin Annual “Sunday of Sharing” to Support Church Mission | National Catholic Register
This effort “is not only a question of money, but also of time and talent”. The bishops of Argentina have announced that the first day of ... -
The government would not rule out introducing sectoral taxes on windfall profits
When asked why Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s first official visit abroad was to the Vatican rather than Poland, his usual first stop after his re-election, the ... -
SECURE 2.0 Act Passes, Signaling Massive Retirement Savings and Change in Investment Policy
On March 29, the House of Representatives voted 414 to 5 in favor of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022. If passed by the ... -
Ecobank Nigeria to Host Maiden Fintech Breakfast Forum
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Customers of Ecobank Nigeria Limited have been reassured that they will enjoy uninterrupted digital banking services during the Easter holidays. The federal government ... -
MMIWG: Dance troupe educating indigenous women
In a community center in Vancouver, rhythmic music blares from a multi-purpose hall where a group of women are dancing. They are rehearsing for an upcoming ... -
16 hospitals with solid finances
Here are 16 hospitals and healthcare systems with strong operational metrics and strong financial positions, according to reports from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P ... -
Tenant of historic church fights to keep it alive
(Google Maps) A local nonprofit is fighting to save the West-Park Presbyterian Church on 86th and Amsterdam, which we recently learned could be razed to make ... -
Behemoth, She Bites & Bush Leaguers – Scout Comics July 2022 Solicits – Bleeding Cool News
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Obituary of Gerald “Jerry” Lasecki – Green Bay Press-Gazette
Gerald “Jerry” Lasecki Shawano/Pulaski – Gerald “Jerry” J. Lasecki, 72, Shawano and formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Thedacare Medical Center, Shawano. Harvey ... -
Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Weekly Radio Address
Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address: after the storm LITTLE STONE – This week, I declared Washington County a disaster area following an EF3 tornado that damaged ... -
Life under the ‘new Taliban’: What’s changing and what isn’t
Last August, Taliban forces took over virtually all of Afghanistan following the chaotic withdrawal of US troops after nearly 20 years of occupation. In the initial ... -
Chinese Communist Party seizes religious funding
[*] New government measures will come into effect on June 1, placing the economics of religious sites in the hands of the United Front Labor Department ... -
Breaking down racial barriers in real estate
The real estate industry has long had a problem with whiteness. An emerging black developer in Baltimore is challenging the state to help fix the rating ... -
Israel’s governing coalition increasingly unstable
“The situation is tough. It can’t continue like this. [Prime Minister Naftali] Bennett is bringing us all down with him, into an abyss.” A senior minister ... -
Joan A. Huff | News, Sports, Jobs
MARQUETTE, MI – Joan Alva Huff, 92, of Marquette passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her home. She was born March ... -
Seaside Indian state rolls out Caravan tourism in ‘God’s Own Country’
Issued on: 11/04/2022 – 11:46 India’s Kerala state has flagged off its first caravan park and promised more as the latest attraction for Europeans who flock ... -
Serge Gainsbourg promoted incest and pedophilia. Now He is honored.
When Serge Gainsbourg, one of France’s most influential singer-songwriters, died at the age of 62 on March 2, 1991, then-president François Mitterrand described him as “our ... -
Edward K. “Eddie” Dunn Jr., Baltimore investment banker whose philanthropic work was honed by his Catholic faith, dies – Baltimore Sun
Edward K. “Eddie” Dunn Jr., former president and chief operating officer of Mercantile-Safe Deposit and Trust Co. whose philanthropic efforts were shaped by a deep and ... -
What Is Maundy Thursday? Meaning, Origins and Traditions
Easter will this year be observed on Sunday, April 17—a date determined by the Full Moon, making the event what is known as a “movable feast.” ... -
State Rep. Devin Carney will run for re-election
By Devin Carney Re-election Press Release • 04/08/2022 11:37 AM EST State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) has announced that he is running for re-election as State ... -
Italy takes ramparts to save its dying hamlets
CALASCIO The streets are quiet and cats hunt in abandoned houses, but the view from the ramparts of Calascio Castle is spectacular; good enough perhaps to ... -
Events, activities and ideas to make Easter for family, friends a memorable one
Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the day Jesus returned from the dead after being hung on a cross. The holiday is often the marker ... -
Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions against Russia amid EU hesitation
EU disagrees with sanctions amid coal ban questions US imposes sanctions on Russian banks and Putin’s daughters Zelenskiy pressures Western leaders to do more on sanctions ... -
STAFF OPINION: The Catholic Church has always been about money
When you picture the Catholic Church and the Vatican, I’m sure you don’t picture the greatest corporation in the world. But the Catholic Church is a ... -
Lottery results LIVE – 04/05/22 Mega Millions winning numbers drawn ahead of 04/06/22 huge Powerball jackpot
ONE lucky person could get instantly ultra-rich thanks to the Mega Millions, and the most recent winning numbers have been revealed. The winning numbers for Tuesday ... -
Israeli data shows 4th vaccine dose improves COVID protection for older people
The Israeli government has asked to pressure Dubai for the death sentence of an Israeli Lawyer for Israeli woman on death row in UAE for possession ... -
What it’s like to live in a 143 year old church (turned kebab shop, turned student apartment)
Abby Wallace and Ruby Tsatsas’ apartment included a sofa, two old wooden benches, a washing machine and a fridge. But that’s where the resemblance to most ... -
UP govt, police suspect terror conspiracy; family says assailant ‘insane’
The Uttar Pradesh government has suspected terror conspiracy behind the breach of security and attack on security personnel at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur. However, the family ... -
Governor Lee recommends $98 million for new UTC student dormitory, $3.9 million for Booker T. Washington State Park
NASHVILLE — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga would see funding for a new $98 million multi-story residence hall that can accommodate up to 900 students ... -
Paralegal in Albuquerque, New Mexico — Money Diary
Occupation: paralegalIndustry: LawAge: 40Location: Albuquerque, New MexicoSalary: $60,000Net value : ~$613,000 ($1,100,985 less debt. House one: about $75,000 for me. My ex lives there and our ... -
SESSION RESULTS: What came out of the 81-day Idaho legislative session – Idaho Press
SESSION RESULTS: What came out of the 81-day Idaho legislative session Idaho Press -
DRC: Ecclesiastical authorities and the government are meeting to start preparing for the visit of Pope Francis.
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held their first joint meeting as they begin preparations ... -
Los Angeles paralegal admits role in scheme to fraudulently obtain US legal residency for members of Philippines-based church | USAO-CDCA
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles paralegal has agreed to plead guilty to participating in a conspiracy to violate U.S. immigration laws by preparing and filing ... -
What you need to know about the House’s new 401(k) legislation
Believing that defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s were not as safe as they should be after the 2019 Establishment of Every Community for Health Improvement ... -
A Brief Trip to Malta Captures the External and Internal Challenges of Francis’ Papacy
VALETTA, Malta — In another of his “wink and you’ll miss it” overseas trips, usually one- or two-day affairs in Europe and the Mediterranean, Pope Francis ... -
Nigeria’s missed financial inclusion goal and solution | The Guardian Nigeria News
In 2012, Nigeria set a target to reduce the financial exclusion rate to 20 per cent by 2020, but at the end of that year, 35.9 ...