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Press and Journal editor Peter Watson who oversaw 115k circ and nine daily editions dies aged 94 Peter Watson, the former editor of Aberdeen-based regional daily The Press and Journal died peacefully in his sleep on 6 February at his home in Aberdeen, aged 94. Buckie-born Watson, the second of four children, joined Aberdeen Journals Ltd as a copy boy, aged 14, in the production department (wire room). Timeline After national service with the Royal Armoured Corps in Egypt, Palestine and Cyprus, ...

UConn Grows in Stamford with New Data Science Incubator UConns Technology Incubation Program (TIP) is expanding to Stamford with a new location focused on data science startups. UConns new Technology Incubation Program (TIP) in Stamford will bring the dynamic potential of a major research university to Southwestern Connecticut. Copy Link The University of Connecticut announced today the opening of a data science technology incubator in Stamford, the state’s fastest growin...

Ewing tells farmers he ‘will not rest’ until CAP funding fully replaced February 11, 2021, 12:01 am Fergus Ewing MSP, the Rural Economy Secretary, is due to address the NFU Scotland AGM (Alan Peebles/PA) Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has vowed he “will not rest” until funding to replace the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reaches farmers. Ahead of his speech to the National Farmers Union Scotland, Mr Ewing pledged to continue pushing the UK Government over what he claims is a �...

© Unknown Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up When former P&J editor Peter Watson was given a journal by his granchildren he decided to jot down some of the highlights of his 45-year career – but ordered his family not to read it until he was gone. His daughters, who were told where it was kept, have now gained a deeper...

Whanganui Happenings: Whats on this week 31 Jan, 2021 11:49 PM 9 minutes to read Wanganui Midweek When: Thursday, February 4. Preschool 9.30-10.30am; 5-7yrs 3.45-4.45pm; 8-10yrs 5-6pm. Where: Whanganui Boys and Girls Gym Club, Springvale Stadium. Details: No cost. No need to register — just turn up! QUAY ART EXHIBITION What: A lively collection of recent work by this innovative group of artists. Includes personal portrait sketches on the spot for just $10. When: 10am-4pm, until Monday, Febru...

Whanganui Happenings 6 minutes to read Wanganui Midweek What: Presentation by Cindy Munn When: Thursday, January 28, 5.30-7pm Where: The Brick House, 72 St Hill St Details: Txt Cindy 0221077525. Admission $15 THE AWA CALLS TO US WORKSHOP What: Two-day weekend workshop with Alexis Neal explores monotype printing techniques. When: Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31, 10am-3pm each day. Where: Sarjeant Gallery classroom, 38 Taupo Quay. Details: $150 or $110 with valid student ID. QUAY ART EXHIB...

Coping with bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic An award-winning Cumbrian funeral director says her and her staff are doing everything they can to help people cope with the loss of a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic. Government regulations brought in to stem the spread of pandemic have meant there is a set number of people who can physically attend a funeral or service, meaning many people cannot say goodbye to their loved ones in person. Jill Glencross, Independent Funeral Direct...

https://www.the-american-interest.com/2013/02/12/the-vicissitudes-of-jewish-exceptionalism/ The American Interest Even Jewish self-hatred, in contemporary America no less than in Weimar Germany, bears a characteristically Jewish form. On the Origins of Jewish Self-Hatred by Paul Reitter B eing Jewish is a condition that, to the extent it is taken at all seriously, is hard to contemplate with equanimity. One has to love it or hate it. One can accept citizenship in the gentile nations of the wo...

Up to $3 million for new SES headquarters in Albany Part of the $15 million WA Recovery Plan package for WA’s emergency services Albany’s State Emergency Service will receive a new facility by the middle of next year that can also be used as a Level 3 Incident Control Centre to help with large-scale emergencies such as bushfires. The new build, estimated to cost up to $3 million, is part of the McGowan Government’s $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan, which includes a $13 million support packa...

Environmental campaigners say they are worried the rule change will do further damage.