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The wanton murders of protesters at the hands of the military in Myanmar continued over the weekend, with dozens of casualties reported across the country. The United Nations reported on Monday that at least 138 civilians have been reported killed by the military since it seized power last month, and on Sunday the acting head of the nation’s civilian government that was ousted in the military coup announced plans to change the country’s law and empower citizens to act in self-defense.
Mahn Win Khaing Than, the acting leader of Myanmar’s parallel civilian government, addressed the public via Facebook on Saturday, saying, “This is the darkest moment of the nation and the moment that the dawn is close.”
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At least 38 unarmed protesters in Myanmar were shot and killed by the military on Wednesday, as CNN declared that the country is now a “war zone.” I’d argue that a war actually involves two sides shooting at each other. What we’re witnessing in Myanmar at the moment is a massacre, because civilians aren’t shooting back. In fact, in Myanmar they’re not even allowed to possess a firearm.
On paper, Myanmar law recognizes the right to own a firearm; kind of like how New Jersey recognizes the right to carry a gun in self-defense. In practice, legal gun ownership in Myanmar and the ability to carry a firearm in New Jersey are restricted to a chosen few, with government officials doling out permission to just a handful of individuals.
College of DuPage Paralegal Studies Program celebrates 10 years of ABA approval The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn offers a paralegal studies program, featuring an Associate in Applied Science degree track. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the paralegal field to grow by 10 percent through 2029. Courtesy of College of DuPage
Updated 12/17/2020 4:49 PM
The Paralegal Studies program at College of DuPage this fall marked its 10th anniversary of approval by the American Bar Association. It is one of only 10 community colleges in Illinois with this designation.
Paralegal Studies Professor Sally N. Fairbank said she is thrilled the college has maintained ABA approval over the last decade. She added that it was no easy task.
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The Paralegal Studies program at College of DuPage this fall marked its 10-year anniversary of approval by the American Bar Association. COD is one of only 10 community colleges in Illinois with this designation.
Paralegal Studies Professor Sally N. Fairbank said she is thrilled the College has maintained ABA approval over the last decade. She added that it was no easy task. The program must undergo a thorough review, which includes an examination of classes and curriculum, self-evaluation reports and on-site evaluations, she said. For paralegal studies programs, the ABA emphasizes practical skills over theory. We must demonstrate that our program serves the needs of both the legal community and students who are seeking employment. We must ensure that we provide accurate information to prospective and new students about the profession as a whole and the necessary steps for completing the program. It also is essential that our library can pr
April 06, 2021
Another chapter has been added to the success story of Mayberry Mall’s rebirth with the announcement Tuesday that a BinCity Bargains store will be locating at the local shopping center soon.
“It’ll be great for Mount Airy,” Leasing Director Frank Peters of WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments said of a deal being reached for BinCity to become the latest tenant at the mall on Frederick Street.
“I think everybody will be real happy with it,” Peters added of the arrival in the coming weeks of BinCity Bargains, on the heels of a Hobby Lobby store opening at the shopping center around the first of the year.