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Banff Canmore Foundation raises more than $350,000 for Jasper residents

Calgary Herald 

Many people living in towns along the Canadian Rockies have a way of identifying with each other even if they’re hundreds of kilometres apart. So, when the flames first blew into Jasper, Laurie Edwards began mobilizing her organization. For a while, Edwards, the executive director of Banff Canmore Foundation, discussed with her colleagues about the […]

Youth-Led Groups Tackle Famine In War-Ravaged Sudan

Scoop 

How do you tackle famine? UN News spoke with young people operating “emergency response rooms” in war-torn Sudan to find out how they are helping to overcome hunger at besieged famine-stricken camps in North Darfur, home to more than half ...

Pattani celebrates its unique cultural heritage

BangkokPost.com 

Pattani's unique cultural heritage will be showcased and interpreted in innovative ways during Pattani Decoded 2024, which will take place at four important venues in Pattani old town, from Saturday to Sept 1.

Melasyl – a breakthrough in skincare

BangkokPost.com 

It only takes just a few days or weeks for skin discolourations like post-acne marks and sunspots to appear, but it can take L'Oréal over 18 years and innumerous trials to develop an ingredient that can effectively address such persistent skin issues.

Trade show to unveil latest in food and hospitality

BangkokPost.com 

"Crafting The Future of Food & Hospitality Business" is the theme for Food & Hospitality Thailand 2024, which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 10am to 6pm until Saturday at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center's Hall 1-4, Ratchadaphisek Road.

Promoting inclusivity

BangkokPost.com 

According to Asst Prof Dr Kaewta Nopmaneejumruslers, deputy director of the Clinical Services and Early Childhood Development Center, the National Institute for Child and Family Development (NICFD), Mahidol University, worldwide statistics showed that one infant out of every 1,000 newborns was diagnosed with autism a decade ago. Today, the number of infants born with autism has increased to 10...

Somtow's epic Das Jati returns to the stage

BangkokPost.com 

Opera Siam recently presented Das Jati, a series of highlights from Somtow Sucharitkul's epic 10-opera series Ten Lives Of The Buddha, at the Thailand Cultural Centre Main Hall.

British Council offering art grants

BangkokPost.com 

The British Council is accepting applications for its "Connections Through Culture" art grants, a £700,000 (31.6 million baht) grant programme designed to foster artistic and cultural collaborations between the UK and Asia Pacific countries.

The US dollar is a problem for everyone

BangkokPost.com 

In 1971, US Treasury Secretary John Connally famously told his counterparts in the G10 that "the dollar is our currency, but it's your problem". Connally was being unexpectedly candid about the fact that, even though the greenback was the world's main reserve currency, its foremost purpose was to advance US interests.

The rise and fall of Srettha Thavisin

BangkokPost.com 

While leaders come and go, they leave behind a legacy that can be mixed, varying from glory to ignominy. Only a few leave nothing much to remember. As for Thailand's 30th prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, it was cursory at best. Overall, it's a good case study on how pomposity and self-adulation affect leadership.

Time to end impunity

BangkokPost.com 

Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.

Schools to curb digital device use

BangkokPost.com 

The Education Ministry plans to limit the use of digital communication devices in schools by young students as it fears their development will suffer if they become hooked on the technology.

Phil Donahue’s Most Memorable Episodes

Nytimes.com 

In his very first episode, which aired locally in Dayton, Ohio, the host, who would go on to redefine such talk shows, interviewed one of the most notorious figures in America.

Algeria Energizes Europe: A Key Player in North African Energy Exports

«The Rio Times» 

Algeria is reshaping its role in the global energy market by exporting substantial amounts of electricity to Europe, leveraging its strategic location and abundant energy resources. This move not only diversifies Europe’s energy sources but also strengthens Algeria’s economic stability and regional influence. A landmark agreement on July 31 with Italy’s energy giant, ENI, set […]

New Season Collection From Clothing Sponsor Joules

Bowmore Blair Castle International Horse Trials and County Fair 

We are very excited to launch the 2024 Defender Blair Castle clothing range with Joules. Available to purchase on their stand on site, these ranges usually sell quickly so we wouldn’t hang around if you’d like to nab one for yourself – they’ve all but sold out online already! Not only that, but the Joules […]

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