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NAMIC Warns Lawmakers to Focus on Growing Risk to Ease Rising Insurance Costs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher insurance costs and focus on what's driving those increases.

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Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher insurance costs and focus on what's driving those increases.
"Insurance is a mechanism for spreading risk, and it is not insurance that's changed," said Jimi Grande, senior vice president of federal and political affairs for NAMIC.
"Instead, what we're seeing is the risk and cost of what's being insured going up dramatically.
Congress needs to look past the surface issues of higher costs and focus on what's driving those increases."

Dilan Qadir wins 2023 Humber College Writers-in-Exile Scholarship

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Dilan Qadir, a Kurdish Canadian writer, is the recipient of the 2023 PEN Canada-Humber College Writers in Exile Scholarship, which is awarded annually to one member of PEN Canada's Writers in Exile community.

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TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Dilan Qadir, a Kurdish Canadian writer, is the recipient of the 2023 PEN Canada-Humber College Writers in Exile Scholarship, which is awarded annually to one member of PEN Canada's Writers in Exile community.
This year, Qadir will work under the guidance of David Bezmozgis, an award-winning writer and filmmaker and the Creative Director of the Humber School for Writers.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity provided by the Humber Scholarship," says Qadir.
Now, with his Humber scholarship, he joins an alumni of previous recipients: Maria Saba (2020), Arzu Yildiz (2021), and Luis Horacio Nájera (2022).

Terrorism: Med-Or report, jihadism silent but not dead

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Monday, October 9, 2023

ROME, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The jihadist threat may be silent, but that does not mean it is dead.

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ROME, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The jihadist threat may be silent, but that does not mean it is dead.
This is what emerges from the Special Report issued by the Med-Or Foundation, titled ‘The Silent Enemy: Presence and Evolution of the Jihadist Threat in the Broader Mediterranean’, presented at Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome.
[…] The other incubator is Africa, where we have all the national variants of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State”.
These “are places where terrorism can thrive, and we must pay attention, reflect, and above all, work together.

UNCLE NEAREST IS NOW THE LARGEST GRANDE CHAMPAGNE VINEYARD OWNER IN COGNAC

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncle Nearest, the most-awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey company of 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, has proudly secured ownership of Domaine Saint Martin. Nestled along the scenic Charente River in the city of Cognac, France, this esteemed estate traces its lineage back over 350 years, first to the Lord Mayor of Cognac, Philippe Fé de Ségeville, and subsequently to various cognac-making luminaries including the Martell family, its four-generation custodian.

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Furthermore, its 50 acres dedicated to Grande Champagne vineyards make it Cognac city's crown jewel.
To be labeled Cognac, the spirit must be exclusively produced in the Cognac region of France, which comprises six distinct crus.
"The Uncle Nearest brand thrives on its profound story of love, honor, respect, and heritage.
Our mission in Cognac echoes this essence," remarked Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Founder and CEO.

How popular music videos drove the fight against the Islamic State

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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In response, tens of thousands of Shia men joined a complex patchwork of militias to fight against IS.

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In response, tens of thousands of Shia men joined a complex patchwork of militias to fight against IS.
In our research, we have taken a novel approach, examining the many popular music videos produced by these militias.
These music videos drew on a complex cocktail of historical myths and contemporary clergymen to mobilise Iraq’s Shia population to fight the IS.

Foundational myths, historical grievances

One video shows images of militiamen driving towards the front-lines and firing from a bunker at IS targets.
The singer extols the religious virtues of fighting the IS by comparing those killed today with the Shia martyrs at the Battle of Karbala:
We fight our enemies.
Our martyrs are similar to the martyrs of Karbala.
The legend of the Battle of Karbala has come to symbolise the historical injustice of the Shia faithful at the hands of the Sunni majority.

The Shia jihad against the IS

The popular music videos produced by different Shia militias also draw on fatwas (religious edicts) issued by several prominent Shia clerics in response to the violence of the IS.
In 2014, Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Sistani issued a fatwa announcing a jihad (holy war) against the IS.
He called for a mass Shia mobilisation, arguing
It is the legal and national responsibility of whoever can hold a weapon to take up arms to defend the country, the citizens and the holy sites.
As the singer recites each verse, the footage shows heavily armed Shia men posing in front of a tank.

Mobilising young men

These videos serve as a unique archive of the war against the IS, demonstrating the ways in which these militias found novel ways to mobilise young men to fight by drawing on a rich catalogue of Shia religious symbolism as well as the fatwas of clerics like Sistani.
These evocative and poignant songs played an underappreciated and under-examined part in mobilising young men to fight back against the horrors of the IS, indicating the powerful role popular culture plays in contemporary warfare.

Two years after Taliban takeover: why Afghanistan still poses a threat to the region and beyond

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The dramatic and rapid Taliban offensive in the spring of 2021 culminated in its takeover of Kabul on August 15.

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The dramatic and rapid Taliban offensive in the spring of 2021 culminated in its takeover of Kabul on August 15.
For Afghanistan, the return of the Taliban marked the beginning of a deeply illiberal regime that is particularly hostile to women and minorities.
The swiftness of the Taliban takeover confounded more optimistic US and UK predictions about the survival of the Afghan government.

Least peaceful country

Yet, Afghanistan remains “the least peaceful country in the world in 2023”, according to the Global Peace Index.
This reflects, in part, the ongoing rivalry between the Taliban and the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) group.
This branch of the Islamic State remains the most potent domestic challenger to the Taliban.
It comprises somewhere between 4,000 and 6,000 fighters, including former regime officials and members of ethnic minorities opposed to the Taliban regime.

Water wars

The Taliban’s plan to build the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal will decrease water available to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan from the transboundary Amu Darya River by as much as 15%.
The Taliban is reportedly preparing toops, including suicide bombers for what looks certain to be a conflict with Iran over water shortages caused by the Taliban allegedly reneging on a 1973 water treaty.

Fear and intimidation at home and abroad

On the contrary, since the takeover in August 2021 the Taliban has ruled with fear and intimidation.
And it has failed in its commitment to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorists.
The two countries signed US$200 million (£157 million) worth of deals, primarily to supply grain and flour to Afghanistan.
This has included signalling, at recent high-level talks in Doha, Qatar, an “openness to a technical dialogue regarding economic stabilisation issues”.

This Week in Entertainment News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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SHARKNADO: 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Comes To More Than 500 Theaters Nationwide for Two Nights Only As A Newly Remastered Version with Never-Before-Seen Kills and Thrills!
This fusion of old and new reinvents the way music enthusiasts consume and share music, providing a new way for the underground music scene to thrive.
GOD'S GANG is an animated series that will captivate kids aged 6-12 and families worldwide with its action-packed comedy adventures.
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This Week in Consumer News: 15 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 11, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
To help journalists covering the consumer and retail industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

The Clouds Give Way as Ariana Grande Debuts Her Newest Fragrance, Cloud Pink

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

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The launch of Cloud Pink introduces a new chapter to the multihyphenate's iconic collection.

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The launch of Cloud Pink introduces a new chapter to the multihyphenate's iconic collection.
Ethereal and modern, Cloud Pink is inspired by Ariana's magnetic optimism and confidence.
"I can't begin to describe how excited I am to launch Cloud Pink" says Grande.
"I continue to be amazed by Ariana's unmatched creative reach, especially with the launch of Cloud Pink."

The Clouds Give Way as Ariana Grande Debuts Her Newest Fragrance, Cloud Pink

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

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The launch of Cloud Pink introduces a new chapter to the multihyphenate's iconic collection.

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The launch of Cloud Pink introduces a new chapter to the multihyphenate's iconic collection.
Ethereal and modern, Cloud Pink is inspired by Ariana's magnetic optimism and confidence.
"I can't begin to describe how excited I am to launch Cloud Pink" says Grande.
"I continue to be amazed by Ariana's unmatched creative reach, especially with the launch of Cloud Pink."