Handley Notables: Richard “Dick” Kern, Class of 1938
Winchester, VA (22601)TodayIntervals of clouds and sunshine. High around 55F. Winds light and variable..TonightPartly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies and rain later during the night. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
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December 08, 2023 13:53 UTC
The renewable energy agreements for Africa ramp up at COP28
The United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP28) taking place in the UAE saw several announcements made for financing and agreements to develop climate-smart renewable energy projects across Africa. These agreements support the development of clean energy portfolios across several markets in Africa, helping to unlock that potential and deliver improved levels of energy security to its population while encouraging industrialisation. This falls under Phase I of the 2GW renewable energy collaboration between the governments of the UAE and the Republic of Angola – the first renewable energy project under the strategic G2G collaboration between the two countries. Meanwhile, MW Energy, Africa50 and the Ministry of Energy & Hydraulics of the Republic of Congo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop 500MW of renewable energy capacity in the country. The summit also saw Zambian energy utility ZESCO agree with Masdar to collaborate in the Zambian market through the decarbonisation of mining operations in the country by supplying green electricity from renewable energy projects to power IRH mines.
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December 08, 2023 13:48 UTC
No north-south divide, the only threat to BJP in 2024 is...
The party performed better than expected just months before the 2024 general elections, prompting poll pundits to declare a favourable wind for the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister Amit Shah, Pralhad Joshi, BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. (Narendra Modi-X){{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}{{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}Is BJP victory in 2024 a foregone conclusion? The biggest threat the BJP faces is not the opposition, but the threat of complacency within the party. The mood was that the BJP was coming back to power, but ultimately the party lost by a margin of 8-9 seats.
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December 08, 2023 13:29 UTC
‘Accidental’ Nigeria airstrikes could be crimes against humanity
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) – THE rate and brutality at which “accidental” airstrikes are claiming the lives of civilians, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is fast earning a reputation as one of the biggest threats to victims of Islamist insurgency and so-called bandits. In this spate of bombings, the civilians, including refugees, have been mistaken for terrorists or bandits. In the latest such mishap, the army on Tuesday mistakenly killed more than 80 civilians in a drone strike in the northern state of Kaduna. President Bola Tinubu, who is also Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, dispatched a delegation led by Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, to the grieving community. The armed forces have experienced mixed fortunes against Islamist insurgents and the so-called bandits.
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December 08, 2023 13:22 UTC
Libya Adopts Renewable Energy Strategy, Targets 20% by 2035
Libya has set an ambitious target to source up to 20% of its electricity from renewable energy resources by 2035 through a strategy that has gained the support of global partners. Established last October and announced earlier this month, the strategy is considered a strategic economic move by the government, as it serves to not only raise access to electricity but also alleviate fiscal stress. Currently, energy subsidies account for 30% of government spending annually. The strategy will be undertaken with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the independent agency providing technical assistance to enhance transparency and service delivery across the North African country’s energy sector. With substantial solar and wind power potential, Libya’s renewable wealth will enable the country to diversify its energy matrix and provide decentralized power solutions.
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December 08, 2023 12:20 UTC
EU to Allow Members to Ban Russian Pipeline Gas
The European Union has drafted a legislative proposal to authorize member states to ban Russian and Belarusian companies from booking capacity on gas pipelines in the bloc in a bid to reduce further the EU’s intake of Russian gas. The proposal comes amid calls to ban Russian LNG imports even as these hit a record this year. So far this year, Russian pipeline gas supplies to the European Union have trended significantly lower than last year. Per Eurostat data cited by the FT, Russian gas imports in the third quarter of this year accounted for 12% of the total, which although substantially lower than the more than 40% share Russian gas had before the war in the Ukraine is still a not insignificant amount. The EU has stipulated that it should end all imports of Russian oil, gas, and coal by 2027.
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December 08, 2023 12:12 UTC
Seychelles lifts state of emergency measure after explosion, rains, flooding in northern region – The North Africa Post
Seychelles’ President Wavel Ramkalawan announced Thursday afternoon that the African country was no longer under state of emergency after the northern region of Mahe was earlier in the day the scene of an explosion in a storage area for explosives and damages caused by heavy rains and flooding. Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency in the archipelago earlier in the day. The move came after an explosion at the CCCL (Construction Chemicals and Commodities Limited) explosives store that has caused massive damage to the Providence area and the surrounding areas and major destruction caused by flooding due to heavy rains. One individual, a police officer, is still in the intensive care unit, while seven were admitted to the Seychelles Hospital. About the explosion, the leader also announced that investigations are underway to determine the causes.
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December 08, 2023 11:49 UTC
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Adventurers test the durability of thermoplastic bikes in North Africa's terrain
Sustainable expedition Adventurers test the durability of thermoplastic bikes in North Africa's terrainIn early 2024, adventurers Mike Fuchs, Oliver Gehrking, and David Arlandis embark on a challenging journey from Frankfurt to North Africa, testing the limits of thermoplastic bicycle frames across 1,300 kilometers of diverse terrains. The frames convince with four main features:V Frames bicycle frames have a 68 percent lower carbon footprint than traditional aluminium frames. V Frames are lighter than aluminium framesV Frames frames are 100 percent recyclable at the end of their service life. The thermoplastic bicycle frames were compared with welded aluminium frames. Isoco / V Frames: System provider and manufacturer of injection molded sustainable thermoplastic carbon composite bicycle frames as well as other bicycle components, producing exclusively in Thuringia.
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December 08, 2023 11:31 UTC
Artist Books, a Slippery Genre
Artists Making Books by Venetia Porter seeks to argue that the artist book is not exclusively the property of the Western canonKareem Risan, Every Day, 2005, book, mixed media. Courtesy the artistAn artist book is not, as you might think if applying your knowledge of language and its normal usage, simply a book produced with the involvement of an artist. Rather, it seems to be a publication in the production and physicality of which the artist is intimately involved. And it’s very clear too that it seeks to argue that the artist book is not exclusively the property of the Western canon. Artists Making Books: Poetry to Politics by Venetia Porter.
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December 08, 2023 10:32 UTC
LEAP Africa and Dow Unite Over 10,000 Volunteers in 28 African Countries Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
All of the executed projects were aligned with the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kehinde Ayeni, Executive Director, LEAP Africa in her comment, expressed LEAP Africa’s commitment to the actualization of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). “To Africa’s youth, I say: keep building the Africa you want,” said Sami Mainich, President, Dow Africa. About LEAP Africa:For 21 years, Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa has stayed true to its mission to equip a new cadre of African leaders. LEAP Africa achieves this through its training programmes, research publications, convenings, and, most recently, e-learning.
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December 08, 2023 10:29 UTC
DP World targets 60% Renewable Power at Indian Terminals by 2026
DP World targets 60% Renewable Power at Indian Terminals by 2026Share This News Story:MUMBAI : DP World has announced a new sustainability target in India, aiming for at least 60% of the energy required at its terminal operations to come from renewable power sources by 2026. Inspired by the Maritime Vision 2030, DP World’s dedicated sustainability efforts mirror the Indian government’s commitment towards achieving 60% green power sourcing for the maritime sector by 2030. To meet the target, DP World aims to switch all fossil fuel powered equipment and vehicles at its terminal operations in India to electric power. DP World will also continue to explore green power purchase agreements (PPAs), additional rooftop solar installations and low-carbon technology solutions across its entire portfolio in India. Globally, DP World is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an intermediate target of 28% reduction of carbon footprint by 2030.
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December 08, 2023 09:22 UTC
New Middle East-North Africa Civil Aviation Safety Body Established
An “EASA for the Middle East and North Africa” has been launched with the intention of monitoring and improving safety oversight of civil aviation in the region, based on the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Coordinated by the Middle East Regional Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, the Regional Safety Oversight Organization for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA RSOO) was launched formally in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 6, following five years of preparation. MENA RSOO’s primary aim will be to assist its member states to develop and implement their State Safety Programs and provide assistance to enhance their safety oversight capabilities. “The establishment of MENA RSOO is a milestone for all member states and a testament to our collective commitment to aviation safety, quality, efficiency, and our region’s place in the global aviation community,” says GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailj. He is the first chairman of MENA RSOO.
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December 07, 2023 22:21 UTC
Lenore Seymour
CALUMET – Lenore I. Seymour, 91, a resident of the Calumet Housing Commission in Calumet, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023. She married S/Sgt William “Bill” Seymour of Watertown, NY who was stationed at the Calumet Air Force Station located in Keweenaw County where he was a radar operator. In 1959 Bill re-upped into the Air Force in Tripoli Libya North Africa when he left for Africa in December 1959. In January 1961, daughter Terri was born at the Wheelus Air Force Base Hospital and they lived there ’til December 1961. Scott (Angela) Seymour of Liverpool, NYGrandchildren: Jeremy (Jenny) Ganter, Matthew (Katie) Ganter, Nicholas Seymour, Ryan Seymour, Madilynn Seymour, and Braden Seymour.
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December 07, 2023 20:00 UTC
Munawwar Nainar, a T.N. scholar, recalls how his command of Arabic put him in the corridors of power
Arabic at Delhi University, and a Ph.D (on Arabic loan words in Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil) at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. He invited Mrs. Gandhi to the waiting limousine and boarded it after her. Mrs. Gandhi spoke extempore for about 15 minutes, during which there was pin-drop silence. The function also included the conferring of an honorary law degree on Mrs. Gandhi. Arabic brought a boy from Palani to the corridors of power for a while and left behind a cornucopia of memories.
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December 07, 2023 19:17 UTC
MENA to reach 850 million 5G subscribers by 2029: Ericsson
Ericsson said that 5G subscriptions will represent around 40% of total subscriptions in the region by 2029The total number of 5G mobile subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are forecasted to reach 850 million in 2029, up from 740 million in 2023, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility report. The Swedish vendor noted that 4G subscriptions in the MENA region will account for 54% of total mobile subscribers, while 5G subscriptions will represent around 40% of total subscriptions in the region by 2029. The MENA region is also expected to experience significant mobile data traffic growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% forecast between 2023 and 2029. The report also noted that 5G will be the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and 2029 at 60% annually, from 11 million in 2023 to 180 million by the end of 2029, and accounting for 16% of total connections at that time. The number of global 5G subscriptions is expected to be 1.6 billion by the end of this year, accounting for 18% of all mobile subscriptions, according to Ericsson.
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December 07, 2023 16:11 UTC