News
Among social development workers and researchers, matrix and template are technical terms referring to a table showing data (matrix) and a guide or format for writing a report (template). Associated with former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, these two terms are taking on new, albeit eerie meanings that bring chills down our spine. […]…
Keep on reading: Of matrices and templates
Palace: Philippines safer under Marcos
Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
The Philippines is safer and the people are more secure than ever under President Marcos, Malacañang asserted yesterday, contrary to claims by former president Rodrigo Duterte at a Senate hearing that crime has become rampant in the country.
Fernandez: Cop was summoned but wasn’t forced to sign anything
MANILA, Philippines — Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez has clarified that while Police Col. Hector Grijaldo was really summoned to a meeting, the officer was not forced to sign any affidavit that would corroborate the testimonies from retired police colonel Royina Garma. In a statement on Monday, Fernandez said the active police officer was only called up because Garma—who made several bombshell claims at the House of Representatives’ quad committee hearings—said Grijaldo knew about the rewards system in the drug war. READ: Leonardo confirms ‘drug war’ rewards Garma previously said that former president Rodrigo Duterte called her in May […]…
Keep on reading: Fernandez: Cop was summoned but wasn’t forced to sign anything
‘Sara could face impeachment over fund misuse’
Credit to Author: Sheila Crisostomo| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
There are grounds to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, citing her alleged misuse of funds, the chairman of the House of Representatives committee on good government and public accountability said yesterday.
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest
NEW YORK — Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, an event that drew hundreds of onlookers, a dispersal order from police and at least one arrest. Flanked by bodyguards, Chalamet briefly posed for photos with his high-cheeked, curly haired doppelgängers, some of whom had dressed as the actor’s characters in “Wonka” and the “Dune” movies. But just as the wannabe-Chalamats began strutting along a red carpet in Washington Square Park, police ordered the large group to disperse, slapping organizers with a $500 fine for an “un-permitted costume contest.” At […]…
Keep on reading: Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest
LIVE: Senate hearing on Duterte admin’s drug war
Credit to Author: PhilstarLIVE| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:45:00 +0800
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is leading the hearing on the drug war launched during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, October 28
Vancouver News
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Credit to Author: Gordon McIntyre| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:32:47 +0000
After two months, the Komagata Maru was escorted out of Canadian waters by the HMCS Rainbow.
Science News
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:34:29 +0000
Following the “We, Robot” event, I lamented that Tesla didn’t roll out the one notable thing I thought they might roll out — a ridesharing app that Tesla owners (and people needing rides) could start using before robotaxis become a thing. As I noted, the following is a screenshot of … [continued]
The post Tesla DOES Have A Ridesharing App Already appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Correction, and Confusion: What Are Tesla’s Next, Cheaper Models?
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:05:00 +0000
Based on what Tesla wrote in its quarterly shareholder letter, I published the other day that Tesla did indeed have cheaper electric vehicle models coming out next year. The core lines from the Tesla shareholder letter on this were as follows: “Our cost of goods sold (COGS) per vehicle came … [continued]
The post Correction, and Confusion: What Are Tesla’s Next, Cheaper Models? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:15:06 +0000
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons, and switches into a rugged 1970s-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
The post Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Technology News
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:34:29 +0000
Following the “We, Robot” event, I lamented that Tesla didn’t roll out the one notable thing I thought they might roll out — a ridesharing app that Tesla owners (and people needing rides) could start using before robotaxis become a thing. As I noted, the following is a screenshot of … [continued]
The post Tesla DOES Have A Ridesharing App Already appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Correction, and Confusion: What Are Tesla’s Next, Cheaper Models?
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:05:00 +0000
Based on what Tesla wrote in its quarterly shareholder letter, I published the other day that Tesla did indeed have cheaper electric vehicle models coming out next year. The core lines from the Tesla shareholder letter on this were as follows: “Our cost of goods sold (COGS) per vehicle came … [continued]
The post Correction, and Confusion: What Are Tesla’s Next, Cheaper Models? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:15:06 +0000
The new electric vehicles from Scout Motors parlay dials, buttons, and switches into a rugged 1970s-era DIY off-grid vibe with 21st century V2X capability and other modern electronic systems.
The post Scout Motors Banks On One Weird Trick To Sell More Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Immigration
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:54:37 +0000
This disparity in housing costs is driven by a combination of factors, including the newcomers’ choice of housing, proximity to transit, and limited access to subsidized housing, highlighting significant challenges for these groups in securing affordable living arrangements.
The post Study says international students, foreign workers paying higher rents in Canada first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.
How does IRCC use information from PR and international student applicants?
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:23 +0000
Canada’s immigration department often requires extensive information from candidates to process applications. Yet for many newcomers, there is little information available to help them understand how Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collects and uses their information. Based on IRCC resources, CIC News has broken down how Canada’s immigration department collects, uses, retains, and disposes […]
The post How does IRCC use information from PR and international student applicants? first appeared on CIC News.
British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec issue invitations to apply
Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000
Four provinces have recently issued invitations to apply under provincial-led programs that can lead to Canadian permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs British Columbia On October 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued about 125 invitations for category-based draws under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate Streams: All draws were […]
The post British Columbia, Manitoba, PEI, and Quebec issue invitations to apply first appeared on CIC News.
Sports
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting.
Source: Panthers shutting down Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to play Cam Newton for the final two games because of a shoulder injury and the fact that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention.
UGA lands Dean in latest recruiting win vs. Bama
Georgia landed a commitment Wednesday from linebacker Nakobe Dean, the No. 23 ranked prospect overall who chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn and LSU.
Thunder’s Felton, Schroder suspended 1 game
Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.
‘Heartbroken’ Leonard eyes 40 tackles vs. Giants
Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard, who leads the league with 146 tackles, said he was “heartbroken” at being passed over for the Pro Bowl. He said he wants to get 40 tackles against the Giants on Sunday.
Decorated swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23
Missy Franklin, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain as the impetus for her decision.