Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInST (First Alert 4) - A man is charged with assaulting a U.S Postal Service letter carrier as she was delivering mail Saturday in the Baden neighborhood Louis prosecutors charged 23-year-old Dewayne White on Sunday with third-degree assault Louis Criminal Justice Center with bond set at $1,000 cash only Louis Metropolitan Police said the letter carrier walked to a porch in the 800 block of Wall Street to deliver the mail police said White struck her in the head with a closed fist Police said the blow caused the letter carrier to fall backward and land on her back “Why are you always messing with me?” Police said he did not know the letter carrier Another individual standing on the porch helped the letter carrier up and told White that he “just hit the mailman.” who had an unidentified white foam around his mouth walked up to officers with his hands in the air and laughed while he was being arrested An initial court appearance has not been set temperatures are predicted to rise by up to 3°C by 2040 - more than in other regions The enormous drought is putting plants and animals under stress The expected extreme weather is bad for agriculture and will have a major impact on supply chains which are essential for an economically strong region such as Baden-Württemberg More and more intense heatwaves also endanger the health of the population we want to be climate-neutral sooner than Germany as a whole - namely by 2040 climate protection has been regulated in a separate law since July 2013 the strengthening of environmentally friendly modes of transport and the clear focus on a climate-neutral economy we set a new record for the expansion of photovoltaic systems in the state This expansion is also fundamental for Baden-Württemberg as a business location as renewable energy production is increasingly becoming a location factor for companies The fight against climate change is the human challenge of our time The entire global community is therefore called upon to take the necessary steps Economically strong countries in particular can and must set an example in this respect The Opioid Case and What It Means NowThe lawsuit accused CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart of worsening the opioid crisis by allowing an excessive supply of prescription painkillers. As reported by Segal McCambridge a federal jury in Cleveland ruled against them in 2021 under public nuisance laws and ordered them to pay $650.9 million Many viewed the case as an effort to hold pharmacies accountable for their role in the crisis Ohio’s Supreme Court later ruled in December 2024 that public nuisance laws could not be used against pharmacies in this way which overturned the previous judgment and canceled the financial penalties acknowledged the severity of the opioid crisis but stated that solving public health issues is beyond the court’s responsibility How Baden Bower Helps with Reputation RepairPharmacy chains now face the challenge of regaining public trust Baden Bower provides a structured way to handle that The firm has built a strong name in media placements and reputation management it has already secured coverage in over 700 publications Baden Bower’s AI-driven system predicts media trends and fine-tunes messaging to fit the moment It’s a method that’s also been adopted by firms in emerging sectors like digital health and blockchain-based compliance tools CEO AJ Ignacio describes the process as “a mix of technology and storytelling that makes sure clients’ messages reach the right audience at the right time.” One of its methods includes guaranteed media placements, which put clients’ messages in front of decision-makers, whether through business journals, expert panels, or case studies that outline efforts to tackle the crisis. Ignacio explains, “Our tools predict which stories will get attention, so we adjust messages before they go public. This makes our campaigns more effective and makes sure they connect with public sentiment.” Public engagement through social media and community outreach adds another layer to this method. Addressing concerns in real time builds transparency and credibility. Baden Bower’s AI-powered sentiment analysis tools help clients track how their messages are received and make necessary adjustments. The Risks and Rewards of Healthcare PRCrisis PR in healthcare carries risks. An industry expert warns, “Getting media coverage is helpful, but it can backfire if companies appear to be avoiding responsibility instead of taking meaningful action.” Ignacio acknowledges this concern but insists that Baden Bower’s work is rooted in ethical storytelling and data-driven insights. “We emphasize real efforts. If our clients are making genuine contributions to public health, we make sure those actions get the recognition they deserve,” he says. The opioid crisis remains an emotional issue, requiring every PR campaign to balance corporate messaging with real engagement with affected communities. Baden Bower’s AI-driven tools help adjust messages in response to public reaction, making the strategy more flexible. Legal matters may be settled, but public trust remains uncertain. Whether CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart can repair their reputations will depend on how they engage with the public, respond to criticism, and take meaningful steps toward change. Baden Bower provides the PR structure to help, but the real test lies in how these companies back up their words with actions. 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Up to 100 shooting stars an hour can be seen when the Perseids Meteor Shower reaches its peak. Discover all about this phenomenon on an Adventure Black Forest Shooting Stars Tour and hopefully witness this unique and magical natural spectacle for yourself.adventure-blackforest.de For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter Welcome to the Sunny Side of Germany - Discover Baden-Württemberg Blog False 85896 Editor 10249 True True False False 86627 Flight Delayed Five Hours After Cellphone Battery Catches Fire Collette - Expertly Crafted Tours for the Modern Traveler What he left out of that letter is that he and his wife had been harassing that neighbor and her family for weeks at that point But the flag was seen at his home a month before the altercation Because I value and respect our democracy – and because I’m the neighbor When the NYT slid into my DMs to ask me about the flag I told them the truth: I had never seen it But I did have a lot of other information that was new to them like evidence of lies in Alito’s statement and their ongoing harassment of me and my family His deflection of blame forced me into his national scandal and because I have been a loud and unapologetic leftist and anti-fascist my entire life I had a moral obligation to speak out against him and everything he represents Demands to reform the court were everywhere and several members of Congress introduced articles of impeachment against both Alito and Thomas (because their corruption had been going on long before this flag story) People were asking for the absolute bare minimum: that Alito recuse himself from cases about January 6 the very same violent insurrection he appeared to support with his flags But he wasn’t obligated to recuse because the Supreme Court has no mechanism in place to enforce a basic code of ethics with the ruling on presidential immunity in Trump v we are barely two months into the Trump administration and we’ve seen no less than 3 Nazi salutes at mainstream Republican events It’s important to note these were mainstream events because now Republicans can no longer say that neo-Nazis and white supremacists are a fringe sect of the Republican Party The GOP has officially added fascism to its party platform and is now following the fascist playbook line by line Immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country.” Lawful permanent residents are being kidnapped and deported without being charged with a crime DEI and woke have been co-opted to mean racial slurs Plans to take over Greenland and Gaza are lifted directly from Mussolini’s plan to expand fascist territory CNN and MSNBC should be “illegal.” Lawful orders from federal judges are being ignored All of these blatant attacks on democracy have been endorsed by the Republican Party We’ve been waiting for our Democratic leaders to react with urgency When Representative Al Green (D-TX) bravely stood up in protest at the Congressional address he was dragged out of the room and later censured by Congress Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats recently voted to support a GOP funding bill that guts social services These Democrats are now complicit in the government’s demise That’s something I learned when my now-husband and I refused to back down to our belligerent neighbors Boycotting isn’t effective if it’s one short day Collective action only works if we commit to it long-term Tesla’s stock plunge and Trump’s bizarre demand that Tesla boycotts be “illegal” are clear signs the boycotts are working Elon Musk emerging from the depths of a k-hole to decry the tolerant left on Fox News along with Kim Kardashian’s sponsored Instagram post from inside the trunk of a cybertruck lets us know that the billionaires are getting scared Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a know-your-rights webinar recently teaching her constituents about their constitutional rights when they encounter law enforcement Trump’s border czar went on the news to threaten “maybe AOC’s going to be in trouble now” and that she was being investigated by the DOJ for impeding immigration enforcement The party that claims to love the Constitution really doesn’t like it when people actually read it and are sometimes decided by only a handful of votes The upcoming special election in Florida and Wisconsin on April 1st is going to be particularly consequential and there are ways we can get involved right now Emily Baden is an activist, proud union member, and mother. She lives in San Francisco and creates pro-democracy political content on TikTok values-driven news network in the country - but we need your help Continue to the site She was born the daughter of Millard and Sarah (McQueen) Moore on September 21 Pat went on to marry the late Kenneth Raymond Geis She worked as an assembler for US Shoe from 1954-1961 She then went on to work for The Pillsbury Company in Hamilton She ended her career as an antique dealer dealing in antiques and collectibles and Emily (Jason Kennedy) Carnes of Greenwood until time of funeral services held at 1:00 p.m. all at Chappelow Ridge Pentecostal Church located at 4740 Chappelow Ridge Road Burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery in Bright Memorials may be made in Pat’s memory to Chappelow Ridge Pentecostal Church East Central Horticulture’s 19th Annual Plant Sale Next Week (This story has been updated to include additional information) Dave Baden has been appointed acting superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital following the resignation of interim superintendent and chief medical officer Dr The news comes following the death of a patient at the Salem hospital on March 18 Walker was named interim superintendent in March 2024 after Superintendent Dolores "Dolly" Matteucci retired after six years leading the state hospital which has campuses in Salem and Junction City Gov. Tina Kotek said she directed the Oregon Health Authority acting director to immediately appoint a new acting superintendent at the Oregon State Hospital after learning more about the recent fatality at the hospital said the information was regarding "the most recent publicly disclosed" fatality at the hospital but did not respond to further questions about the information deputy director of policy and programs at the Oregon Health Authority was appointed by acting OHA Director Kristine Kautz An OHA spokesperson said Kautz is acting director while Hathi is on parental leave A news release said the governor had also directed OHA to make a 30-day plan to "address issues related to patient care and safety “Patients and their families deserve a hospital that meets the highest possible standard of care,” Kotek said The release said OHA is working on an "immediate plan" to address concerns and the governor's office has increased oversight “The Oregon Health Authority shares the Governor’s concerns and urgency regarding this matter and are resolved to do everything in our power to improve patient safety at OSH,” Baden said in the release A survey conducted by the Joint Commission a nonprofit that provides accreditations for the Oregon State Hospital found conditions it said constituted a "serious threat to public or patient health and safety" after the patient death at the hospital in March Oregon State Hospital has capacity for about 700 patients at its psychiatric hospitals in Salem and Junction City The hospital in Salem has capacity for 558 patients and Junction City has capacity for 145 patients The Joint Commission said in a letter to Walker after the survey the hospital was in the preliminary denial of accreditation A follow-up survey will take place by April 17 and determine if the hospital has made sufficient changes to have its accreditation status reaffirmed Statesman Journal reporter Anastasia Mason contributed to this report Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now It highlights the ability to broadcast from anywhere From our Who’s Buying What page: German broadcaster baden.fm is now using a Myriad 6 playout system from Broadcast Radio Ltd See more photos in the LinkedIn post.  the real live experience remains in the studio,” the organization posted on LinkedIn location-independent working is also possible during broadcasting broadcasts can now be controlled worldwide in real time hosted and planned without being in the studio.” The new studio was installed by audioone GmbH and includes consoles from DHD audio Email news for Who’s Buying What to [email protected] [Sign Up for Radio World’s SmartBrief Newsletter] RW Staff Radio World's staff continuously works to bring readers the latest industry news straight from the source. Have something to share? Email us For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to our newsletter here Tags ⋅ ⋅ England and Wales company registration number 2008885 It looks like nothing was found at this location Input your search keywords and press Enter The acquisition aligns with Baden Capital's strategy of investing in companies that provide essential services and products to the agriculture sector a private investment firm focused on food and agriculture and service businesses in the Western United States is pleased to announce its acquisition of OrCal a leading provider of agricultural inputs and solutions ORCAL has built a formidable reputation for delivering innovative crop protection products that help farmers optimize crop yields and improve soil health The company will continue to operate from its headquarters in Junction City Oregon maintaining its commitment to serving the agricultural community We firmly believe in ORCAL's mission to deliver critical differentiated products to America's farmers "We are thrilled to be able to invest in ORCAL," says Josh Guggenheim "We firmly believe in ORCAL's mission to deliver critical We look forward to working collaboratively with the ORCAL team for years to come." brings significant industry expertise to the partnership having previously served as an agronomist at Wilbur Ellis and held operational roles in private equity-backed agribusiness platforms "We are excited to take on this new chapter with ORCAL a company dedicated to helping farmers grow better crops," says Rebiero "I look forward to building on its mission and supporting farmers with solutions that add real value." This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Baden Capital as it continues to invest in companies that are dedicated to innovation and excellence in the farming sector The partnership is expected to enhance ORCAL's product offerings and expand its capabilities ultimately benefiting farmers and the agricultural community at large ORCAL is dedicated to crop protection and sustainable farming practices. Through continuing research and development, ongoing education and groundbreaking technology, ORCAL produces industry-leading products while maintaining a superior level of integrity in relationships with business partners and associates. ORCALinc.com Steve Horn, ORCAL, 1 541-914-1809, [email protected], https://orcalinc.com/  Josh Guggenheim, Baden Capital, 1 415-309-6312, [email protected], https://baden.capital/  Do not sell or share my personal information: the award given to Minnesota's top senior player The Rogers right side/setter was selected from a group of five finalists that included Nova Classical outside hitter Ava Ball Rush City libero/outside hitter McKenna Garr and Champlin Park right side Carly Gilk The award winner was chosen by a panel of class-specific representatives from the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association and the winners were announced at the MNVBCA State Tournament Banquet at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium on Nov. 5 The 4th Annual Buckets for Baden fundraiser was held on Saturday bringing members of the community together with high school basketball players to raise funds for the Baden Believes campaign — The 4th Annual Buckets for Baden fundraiser brought together people of all ages on Saturday The event included high school basketball players participating in a spirited three-point contest at the Baden Street Settlement gym participants aimed to raise funds for the Baden Believes campaign a $4 million initiative to construct a new state-of-the-art headquarters This significant investment is designed to ensure that Baden Street Settlement can continue its mission of serving Rochester's families and addressing the community's evolving needs for generations to come The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults working towards eliminating the causes of poverty and reducing the negative social issues associated with poverty and disadvantage GermanyWhere to indulge in this European wellness capital—according to the locals who know it best We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.Ever wish you could text the most stylish people in the world to ask them for their lists of things to do in the places they know best Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be caught dead in a tourist trap Offering a mix of haute culture, fine dining, spas, and forest bathing, Baden-Baden demands a capacious bag. Daily outfits may range from a gown and opera gloves to a resplendent cover-up to athleisure and hiking boots. What to Keep in MindAccording to Zamani three to four days is the minimum to spend in Baden-Baden—enough time to explore and take half-day trips to the Black Forest or Rebland wine region (When Olivia Palermo hosted her 10th wedding anniversary to Johannes Huebl in Baden-Baden a long weekend was perfect for guests visiting from out of town.) don’t forget to try gambling at the Baden-Baden Casino and nude bathing in the natural hot springs Ryanair just added new flights to the regional Baden-Baden airport making this German spa town more accessible than ever The indisputable top hotel is Brenners Park Hotel & Spa Guests love Brenners Park for its eternal regality and picturesque setting along Lichtentaler Allee park the grande dame property unveils a highly anticipated renovation modernizing the hotel while maintaining its old-world sophistication Renovations include redesigned accommodations preservation of the hotel’s historic architecture and introduction of new sustainability initiatives which according to Beus “marks the start of a new era of timeless elegance for Brenners.” Another popular hotel is Roomers Baden-Baden Kuhn recommends Roomers’s rooftop cocktail bar for a nightcap with a view Where to SpaWell-being and beauty are the main draws for Baden-Baden. From medical treatments to massages and cold plunges, Baden-Baden offers one-of-a-kind spa and wellness experiences. Caracalla Spa is a local favorite “It’s got a huge sauna landscape with a view of the Black Forest Friedrichsbad is another popular choice “Friedrichsbad combines Roman and Irish bathing traditions in a stunning Renaissance-style building It has been a symbol of the city’s rich spa culture since 1877 The unique bathing ritual here includes various stations from warm-air baths to cold-water plunges,” Beus says Beyond the bathhouses, Brenners Park remains an international wellness stalwart. Brenners Spa recently launched its own skincare brand and expanded its spa menu including a Visia skin analysis to survey skin conditions and a JetPeel facial to moisturize wizening skin Given Baden-Baden’s sierra-side location near France and Switzerland restaurants highlight prime cuts of the Black Forest and tastes of the regional wine country Gourmands travel to southwest Germany to savor the land where locally sourced ingredients are prepared forest-to-fork Maltes Hidden Kitchen is one such restaurant where Malte Kuhn and Judith Kuhn serve up some of the most sincere and lionized food in Baden-Baden you can enjoy coffee and cakes here in a relaxed atmosphere while fine dining at the highest level is celebrated in the evening.” Brenners Park is another oft-cited destination for dining, including Fritz & Felix and Wintergarten such as carving a lobster or preparing steak tartare For a petit town, Baden-Baden punches above its weight in retail therapy. Vickermann & Stoya produces custom shoes for discerning patrons “We are one of the last full bespoke shoemakers in Germany,” Vickermann says adding that her brand produces hundreds of pairs of totally handmade bespoke shoes for men and women each year For other luxury retail experiences in Baden-Baden, Vickermann recommends Juwelier Leicht for fine jewelry and watches, Mode Wagener for high-end ready-to-wear, and the newly opened Aston Martin showroom It’s really nice for high-class furniture and hand-selected jewelry.” Where to Enjoy Art and CultureBaden-Baden hosts no shortage of cultural institutions. For a brush with high society, look no further than the Belle Époque Baden-Baden Casino For music lovers, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden is Germany’s largest concert hall (and Europe’s second-largest), with a world-class repertoire of musical virtuosos like the Metropolitan Opera’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Lisette Oropesa. For art, Museum Frieder Burda hosts outstanding exhibitions including a James Turrell room and blockbuster shows of Yoshitomo Nara and Richard Pousette-Dart Where to Get Some Fresh AirBaden-Baden offers plenty in the way of outdoor fitness and meditation. Forest bathing, foraging, and treks are easily accessible in the nearby Black Forest. Vickermann enjoys the Schloss Neuweier vineyard The Baden-Baden Rebland is renowned for its picturesque vineyards and exceptional wines produced with centuries-old traditions,” Vickermann explains as well as Winzersekt and fruit brandies.” WhenBaden-Baden is an apodictic year-round destination “I believe Baden-Baden has something special to offer in every season,” Kuhn says the splendor of nature’s colors is particularly beautiful with many blooming flowers of all colors or the golden leaves of the centuries-old trees Baden-Baden comes alive with its street cafes where you can enjoy delicacies It becomes a small Christmas town with our annual Christmas market taking center stage.” WhyBaden-Baden may be an incipient getaway for Americans but it’s been an inveterate sojourn among Europeans for centuries Visitors have long sought out Baden-Baden for its thermal baths dating back to ancient Rome Baden-Baden remains a popular spa town for German aristocracy and cognoscenti “Baden-Baden offers an insane concentration of culture,” says Zamani It’s an absolutely gorgeous German spa town with stunning architecture with no sense of the troubles of the world.” About  .  Contact  .  Donation Archaeologists have just finished a thorough study of the Roman Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen) under Baden-Baden’s marketplace in Germany This marks the first such examination in more than 180 years Experts from ArchaeoConnect and the State Office for Monument Preservation (LAD) led this dig Their work has shed new light on the structure and preservation of this ancient bathing complex which dates back to the late 1st century CE The Roman baths were known in antiquity as Aurelia Aquensis (“Aurelia-of-the-Waters”) after Emperor Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus These baths were among the biggest bathing spots in Baden-Württemberg The builders put them right on top of the hot springs of Florentinerberg This was the first known use of geothermal waters in the region Archaeologists first discovered parts of the site in the mid-19th century but research has been limited since that time sewer renovations gave experts a chance to study a 50-square-meter section of the baths using modern techniques the necessary replacement of water pipes in the market square area made it possible for the first time to gain archaeological insights on a meaningful scale in the area of the Imperial Baths.” The dig unearthed Roman-era walls just one meter under the current ground level with some walls not documented in earlier research Archaeologists also found hypocaust bricks used in ancient underfloor heating setups confirming that parts of the complex were heated In the part where the biggest known room of the baths once stood the team identified multiple layers of screed which once held up marble cladding on the walls and floors they found three well-preserved steps leading into a bathing pool giving us a direct link to the experiences of bathers almost 2,000 years ago The new investigation revealed the baths’ structure but it also showed how much damage later building projects caused “The construction of a branched tunnel system in the late 19th century and the laying of canals and pipes in recent decades repeatedly damaged and reduced the structural substance of the Baths under the marketplace,” Roth explained the study stands as the most extensive examination of the site in more than 50 years It’s also the first to use modern archaeological documentation methods “Some areas were uncovered for the first time since 1849 under archaeological supervision,” Roth added the preservation state of the ruins at this site was entirely unknown.” UNESCO has listed this place as a World Heritage site underscoring its cultural and archaeological importance More information: LAD / ArchaeoConnect and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Oregon students in Germany fall term 2024.  The state of Oregon and the German state of Baden-Württemberg have engaged in a student exchange program for more than 50 years with alternating delegation visits between the two happening every five years the Germans are in Oregon for the first time in a decade for a visit that includes meetings at Oregon State on Tuesday and a two-day workshop at OSU-Cascades at the end of the week as well as stops at the University of Oregon and Portland State Since 1968, the state-to-state exchange has resulted in an estimated 1,100 Oregon students studying in Germany and 1,500 Baden-Württemberg students coming to Oregon. The Oregon program is administered at OSU by the IE3 Global Programs team and is open to all public universities in the state staff and faculty on the 45th anniversary of the exchange Oregon students can choose from among 14 institutions where they may elect to do a German-language intensive or pursue their field of study in a German university There are also faculty research connections between OSU and researchers in Baden-Württemberg for students to get involved in director of OSU’s Global Opportunities (OSU GO) program The vast majority of exchange students are undergraduates though some graduate students take advantage of the fact that master’s-level education in Germany is widely offered in English The goals behind this week’s visit are to discuss how the various institutions of higher education can better serve their increasingly diverse student populations as well as to find ways to strengthen research ties and offer more opportunities for research collaboration There is a particular focus on the signature areas of OSU’s strategic plan Baden-Württemberg is a research powerhouse area in Europe The state boasts more than 70 state and private universities and more than 100 research institutions German exchange students in Oregon this fall.  The delegation representatives are the directors of the universities’ international offices responsible for supporting research and student mobility “We’re particularly interested in moving forward in STEM areas both at the research level and at the level of encouraging STEM students to go,” Justice said “These are comprehensive universities just like the universities here in Oregon so they’re doing everything we’re doing — groundbreaking research in a wide range of academic disciplines.” Study abroad is the highlight of college for many students and helps to prepare them to thrive in an increasingly globally connected world where they may work with people from multiple cultures “We often hear from students that study abroad has a profound impact on them in terms of building their sense of self their independence and their resilience,” she said “A lot of students come back from an experience like this with a strengthened direction for their future Faculty interested in connecting with the Baden-Württemberg delegation should contact Michele Justice, [email protected] [email protected] (First Alert 4) - Dozens of people are sheltering at a local library after a fire at an apartment complex Saturday morning Louis Fire Department responded to the 8400 block of Halls Ferry Road at around 2:30 a.m Saturday for a two-story apartment building on fire multiple medic units and a second and third alarm were requested Video from the scene shows heavy smoke and flames coming from the building’s roof as firefighters deploy aerial waterways The fire department said people jumped from the upper floors before the department arrived with the fire department stating that around 30 people have been displaced due to the fire This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Patricia Driscoll-Baden, age 63, of Easton, MD, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022. Patricia loved the beach, the sun, and being outdoors. She enjoyed surfing, gardening, and cutting the grass. Sea turtles, dolphins, and her chihuahuas (Clarice... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Patricia Driscoll-Baden created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories You can reach us 24/7/365 at (302) 731-5459 Copyright © 2025 Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home and Crematory The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in West Baden Springs and traveled northeast for about 11 miles to Orleans. The twister formed the morning of March 15 and left damage along its route, including in portions of the Hoosier National Forest The tornado was 50 yards wide and reached winds of up to 110 mph, toppling trees, ripping roofs off buildings and damaging barns, according to the NWS report The first damage was along West Sinclair Street in West Baden Springs where trees were "snapped about 20 feet in height from the ground level," according to the NWS report Power lines along North Hopkins Street were toppled; homes along Sinclair Street had minor damage trees were damaged and one residence had extensive roof damage Access Bloomington news anywhere with the Herald-Times app the tornado did extensive damage to a barn and flipped an unanchored mobile home before traveling northeast where it destroyed a metal barn snapped power lines and did extensive damage to a home and outbuildings in the Lost River area before destroying a pole barn garage Several trees along South Sixth and West Harding streets were damaged when the tornado reached Orleans before it took the roof off a pole barn house and damaged the roof of a church on South Second Street The tornado went through portions of the Hoosier National Forest (HNF), including the Wesley Chapel Gulf area south of Orleans Forest Service Office of Communications said HNF staff are still assessing the damage Trees that were blocking Tower Ridge Road in the Charles C Deam Wilderness were removed on March 15 by HNF staff and local fire departments Other trails in the HNF's northern areas were affected as well it's too early to know if any areas of the national forest will need to be closed due to damage Downed trees have hindered access to some locations the Forest Service will post it on the HNF website and Facebook page HNF places to visit: 5 hidden gems to visit in Indiana's Hoosier National Forest this summer Even though areas of the national forest may not be closed visitors should be aware of the inherent risks including limbs caught in tree branches overhead and near trails that could fall some trees may be leaning on other trees and could fall bicyclists and horse riders don't go around downed trees creating a "user path" that can harm plants and cause soil erosion The agency said anyone going over downed trees does so at their own risk Anyone who sees damage along trails or recreation sites is asked to report it by calling the Bedford office at 812-275-5987 or the Tell City office at 812-547-7051 Areas of the HNF that weren't affected by the tornado may have damage due to high winds that went through the area on March 15 and 19 Downed trees are still blocking some trails Forest Service staff and volunteers will clear trails after the tornado damage has been assessed and removed Contact Carol Kugler at ckugler@heraldt.com The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) emerged victorious in the 2025 German federal elections but building a coalition government is proving difficult The Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered a historic defeat reflecting a significant decline in its national influence The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved its best electoral performance yet Substantial setbacks for the Greens and FDP complicated their role in coalition talks Germany’s fractured political landscape forces the CDU to seek coalition partners for a stable government The new administration faces major challenges: immigration and adapting foreign policy to the changing global landscape based on local sources and meetings held during our visit to Baden-Württemberg  aims to analyse Germany’s political landscape after the elections and potential implications for governance and stability On February 23rd, 2025 German voters elected representatives to the Bundestag under the country’s mixed-member proportional representation system a notable improvement from its 2021 result but still below the 40% target The Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU) also saw a resurgence in regional support Baden-Württemberg’s federal election mirrors the federal government’s results, with the CDU securing a clear victory at 31.6% (+6.8 percentage points), according to preliminary ultimate results The AfD surged to second place with 19.8% of the vote contributing to significant national gains the party’s standing improved from 9.4% in 2021 to 15.2% mainstream parties continue to ignore the AfD in coalition talks the socialist Left Party secured an unexpected victory This represents a near-doubling of its previous result signalling a shift in urban voter sentiment The Greens also suffered losses in the capital Voter turnout was exceptionally high, reaching 83.5%, the highest since unification in 1990 This surge in participation reflected heightened public interest amid growing polarisation and concerns over economic and security issues Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD acknowledged his party’s defeat describing the outcome as a significant setback despite strong campaign efforts Although he plans to stay on as acting Chancellor he acknowledged the party’s preparations for a generational shift He declined to participate in coalition talks but reiterated the SPD’s commitment to its principles notably social justice and EU migration policy the CDU’s chancellor candidate and next Chancellor declared victory and expressed gratitude to voters He stressed his dedication to a government representing all Germans while acknowledging the difficulties of coalition talks While he would prefer a one-party coalition he recognised the likelihood of needing a second partner Merz emphatically rejected any collaboration reaffirming his commitment to stricter immigration policies and the enforcement of bans on illegal immigrants he acknowledged that cooperation with the party could be necessary depending on the dynamics of any coalition celebrated the party’s best-ever election result She expressed a willingness to join the government and claimed that the CDU has adopted several AfD policy positions that mainstream parties still refused to work with hers Weidel foresaw an unstable coalition government of the CDU potentially leading to the AfD overtaking the CDU in later elections highlighted his party’s strong regional performance He reiterated the CSU’s refusal to cooperate with the AfD highlighting major disagreements on European integration While he favoured a government without the Greens he acknowledged the need for flexibility in coalition negotiations He also criticised the Greens’ positions on economic and migration issues expressed relief that her party secured parliamentary representation despite initial concerns She clarified the Left Party would not join a coalition but would instead remain in opposition both in Parliament and through grassroots activism She pledged to resist any attempts by Friedrich Merz’s government to roll back social welfare protections acknowledged a disastrous election outcome for his party He said he would resign after eleven years as leader if the FDP did not win any parliamentary seats He attributed the party’s poor performance to an inability to communicate its achievements effectively within the outgoing coalition government Mohammad Ali of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) described the election results as uncertain for his party as it remained on the threshold of entering Parliament he considered the party’s regional growth a success He expressed no regrets about splitting from the Left Party Friedrich Merz will begin coalition discussions on Monday Given his firm rejection of an alliance with the AfD his most viable coalition partners are the SPD or the Greens A three-party coalition involving the FDP also remains a possibility Germany may face a hung Parliament or new elections Germany’s political landscape remains fragmented despite the CDU’s electoral victory Coalition discussions will shape the new government’s approach to immigration it faces formidable challenges in securing a stable governing alliance and the FDP’s potential parliamentary exit underscore the shifting dynamics of German politics The outcome of coalition talks will be critical in shaping Germany’s domestic and international trajectory in the coming years Contact us at info@specialeurasia.com and request our tailored report or consulting regarding elections in Germany Don’t Miss Our Next Course in Geopolitical Intelligence Analysis This is the SpecialEurasia online course designed for professionals and investigators aiming to enhance their ability to produce geopolitical forecasting and risk assessment reports Testata giornalistica registrata presso il Tribunale di Cagliari n 54/2025 del 09/01/2025 ©2024 All rights reserved Local nonprofit Baden Street Settlement is having its fourth annual Buckets for Baden fundraiser The fundraiser seeks to help raise money for a new headquarters — and to celebrate March Madness Chris Lopez hits the basketball court at Baden Street to find out more about the fundraiser and Baden Street's mission Buckets for Baden runs from 10am to noon on Saturday Click here to learn more This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Baden Volleyball Award were announce this week by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association The award is presented to Minnesota's top senior volleyball player and winners are evaluated on their  entire career in the sport Baden winner will be announced at the MNVBCA State Tournament Banquet on Nov BEDFORD – A West Baden Springs woman was arrested after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputy stopped her for failing to use her turn signal was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Saturday morning in Bedford Crane was contacted by Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Captain Harrison Fleetwood regarding a possible impaired driver he had stopped Captain Fleetwood had initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle due to a failure to signal when turning from 7th Street onto Lincoln Avenue Trooper Crane arrived on the scene to conduct an OWI investigation observed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her person Trooper Crane conducted the three standardized field sobriety tests Meehan was administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) Meehan tested positive for alcohol with a result of 0.217 Trooper Crane read Morgan Meehan Indiana OWI Implied Consent A certified breath test was administered at the Lawrence County Jail and the result was 0.199 g/210L of breath at 12:52 a.m Meehan was arrested and transported to the Lawrence County Jail Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948 During Swiss Re’s 2024 Baden-Baden media conference specialists from across the business shared insights into what’s shaping today’s reinsurance marketplace – delivering updates on geopolitical risks Amid discussions about what’s happening in property and casualty – which can be expected to dominate discussions at the Baden-Baden Reinsurance Meeting – Jimmy Keime (pictured) head of engineering and nuclear at Swiss Re delivered a timely snapshot of the key themes shaping the specialty reinsurance market today Get the latest reinsurance news direct to your inbox twice a week. Sign up here “As the world continues to be faced with more geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty we’re also seeing an increased demand in the specialty reinsurance space,” Keime said “At Swiss Re we see three areas driving this specialty reinsurance demand in particular One is credit & surety.” Keime noted that credit & surety serves as a stabilizer and facilitator of global trades while coverage in this market helps to mitigate against increasing supply chain concerns It’s a line of business where the long-term dynamics are clearly set to grow and which has a large protection gap particularly among small- and medium-sized companies he highlighted how systemic events in 2024 have highlighted the importance of managing and pricing for cyber accumulation risks “Swiss Re is doing its cyber portfolio in a controlled and future-oriented way,” he said “We are committed to be in that space for the long term.” he shared that the organization has two important goals One is working closely with its partners to help companies and societies advance their cyber resilience The second is to ensure a sustainable cyber insurance market to cover growing protection needs The third key specialty topic for Swiss Re in 2024 is in engineering and construction “It continues to be one of the areas where we see the most growth due to the large need of infrastructure investment that is required around the globe,” Keime said “Global construction output is expected to grow by US$4.2 trillion over the next 15 years to US$13.9 trillion They will represent 50% of the construction market growth in the next years we see that the need is accentuated given the big push towards reindustrialization that we have seen after the COVID-19 pandemic the energy crisis and also geopolitical tensions That has made us realize how fragile some of our supply chains are and how important it is to have local manufacturing to secure them.” Digging deeper into the reindustrialization push being seen within Europe it's about reshoring and friendshoring That trend is forecast to bring US$33 billion of premium over the next five years globally and part of that conversation is around green energy with investments in renewable energy projected to represent a magnitude of more than $200 billion of insurance premium until 2035 it’s also important to note that the energy transition is another critical component of that conversation because the world still needs a lot of traditional energy resources to secure its energy supply Swiss Re has observed that a lot of the traditional risk landscape and risk profiles and exposures are evolving “One recent example of this is the creation of the Center of Competence for Renewable Energy that we have at Swiss Re that acts as a knowledge hub for us and for our clients so we can help them navigate this transition,” he said “[It’s clear] that there is plenty of dynamism and new trends in the specialty space we're looking forward to exchanging with our clients during Baden-Baden and we’re ready to support them to make the technical and evolving risks in the specialty risk landscape more manageable.” Get the latest reinsurance news direct to your inbox twice a week. Sign up here 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BestEx Research Group LLC a provider of high-performance algorithmic execution and measurement solutions for equities and futures trading today announced the appointment of Stuart Baden Powell as Head of APAC Markets Stuart is tasked with establishing BestEx Research's footprint in the region and bringing the firm's  execution algorithms to the APAC market BestEx Research firmly establishes its presence in the APAC region with operations based in Singapore Our intention is to deliver to the APAC marketplace the same level of innovation and performance that we provide today for domestic equities and global futures Stuart's experience as an equities electronic and algorithmic trading practitioner and deep market structure knowledge make him uniquely suited to drive this critical effort," said Tony Huck Global Head of Business Development at BestEx Research.  Stuart Baden Powell joins BestEx Research with more than 20 years of experience in equities and futures electronic trading in EU and APAC Stuart served as Head of Asia Electronic Execution at Macquarie where he expanded the firm's electronic execution business in Asia improving the breadth and depth of the product stack and developing a consultative approach to supporting new and existing customers Stuart earlier served as Executive Director at J.P responsible for APAC electronic sales for cash equities and futures products He began his career in London at RBC Capital Markets eventually leading the firm's European Electronic Trading business He played a key role in the roll out and early client adoption of the firm's patented THOR product for clients trading European markets Stuart has paired client partnership with growth and innovation and is positioned to do the same at BestEx Research He holds master's degrees from the London School of Economics and Durham University Business School in addition to a bachelor's degree from Southampton University Stuart has also completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business "With Asia's ongoing growth and gaps in both product sophistication and client service the opportunities to innovate and deliver the boutique client experience BestEx Research provides are significant The clients around the world I have supported throughout my career appreciate this brand of partnership in solving their execution challenges," Stuart commented "The consistent focus on client partnership and applying meaningful performance improvement across asset classes and regions at BestEx Research made joining this team a natural fit for me." 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Computer & Electronics Banking & Financial Services Computer Software Computer Software SPIE is the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications Our 55,000 employees are committed to achieving the energy transition and responsible digital transformation alongside our customers SPIE aims to contribute to a more sustainable Do you want to use your skills to contribute to projects that help society a key player in the energy transition and digital transformation We are committed to the fight against climate change and mobilised for a responsible digital transformation intall and maintain energy-efficient and environmentaly-friendly facilities Find in this section all the useful information you can access SPIE's profile and key figures Would you like to interview an SPIE spokesperson the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications has been awarded three new contracts for substations in the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg These orders are all part of the grid expansion plan of Netze BW The grid expansion plan covers a whole package of measures designed to transform the electricity grid such as the conversion and expansion of routes and line systems as well as the enlargement and installation of new substations The aim is to ensure a reliable power supply in the face of rising energy requirements and integrate renewable energy sources into the electricity grid in order to tackle the challenges of the energy transition SPIE is responsible for comprehensively planning implementing and commissioning the substations Beginning this summer in the Neunstadt area of Ellwangen SPIE will be setting up a 110/20-kilovolt (kV) substation on behalf of Netze BW and Netze ODR the largest distribution grid operator in the East Württemberg region and the neighbouring state of Bavaria The services include among others the erection of the operating building the installation of the 110/20 kV transformers as well as the entire 20 kV system and the telecontrol system used for monitoring and controlling remote systems Individual components of the 110 kV overhead system such as busbars line panels and control cabinets will also need to be put in place Commissioning is planned for the end of 2027 The complete renovation of the existing substation in Obersteinach commenced in February of this year Apart from renewing primary and secondary technical components the work also includes erecting two operating buildings and two terminal pylons including line connections and BIM (Building Information Modelling) coordination The work is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028 Both substations are primarily designed to feed renewable energy into the grid the 110 kV switchgear at the substation in Höpfingen will be enlarged to include a switchgear panel capable of connecting up to four additional substations to feed in wind and solar power going forward The energy supply delivered by the Obersteinach and Höpfingen substations will also be continuously ensured during the renovation and expansion phase we are making a significant contribution to implementing Netze BW’s grid expansion plan,” says Thomas Kühne Head of Projects at the South-West branch of the Substations business unit of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria’s High Voltage operational division “The short planning and implementation phases call for a strong team with a high degree of technical ability We have the necessary experience and expertise that is key for projects of this size and complexity.” SPIE has completed over 70 projects for Netze BW we are actively driving forward the energy transition in Germany and helping our customers to take on one of the greatest challenges of our time,” adds Burkhard Sager General Manager of the High Voltage operational division at SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria.  French Lick Resort has been a destination for a centuryIndianapolis Star(Editor's note: A version of this story originally appeared in 2018.) the mineral springs in Orange County drew visitors to bathe in and drink the waters that flowed from the limestone crevices of Southern Indiana Aficianados held that dipping in or ingesting the waters which were loaded with sulfur and Epsom salts By the middle nineteenth century, some doctors saw their opportunity to enter the Victorian era's version of the medical tourism industry. In 1845 Dr. William Bowles opened a modest hotel in a three-story wooden-framed building, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation he added on to the original structure only to lose most of the building in an 1897 fire a group of investors including former Indianapolis Mayor Thomas Taggart bought what remained and spent more than $200,000 to develop a luxury resort on the site celebrities and the wealthy with names like Astor and Vanderbilt They arrived in shiny Duesenbergs and private Pullman cars on a Monon spur made especially for the resorts Guests came for the foul-smelling mineral water that the resorts bottled and marketed for their laxative powers Bitter tasting and smelling of rotten eggs French Lick's Pluto Water outlasted rival West Baden's Sprudel Water thanks in part to the clever slogan French Lick opened with many one-of-a-kind features oval track featured pony carts on the lower level while the upper level’s wooden banked track was used for cycling and racing guests promenaded on the track under electric lights Inside the track was a full-size baseball diamond that was used for spring training for several major league baseball teams A windstorm in 1925 took off the top layer of the track high rollers were lured to the nine or so casinos in the area which helped keep them afloat until 1949 when Gov Henry Schricker “put a lid” on illegal gambling No records have been found to support claims gangster Al Capone frequented the casinos but mob boss “Big Jim” Colosimo was married at West Baden Springs Hotel a week before he was gunned down in Chicago Edward Ballard owned the West Baden Hotel from 1922 to 1932 when he was forced to close He donated it to the Society of Jesus to use as a seminary In 1964 the erstwhile hotel became a satellite campus for the Northwood Institute the campus closed and the building fell into disrepair French Lick managed to survive the Depression changing hands several times over the next several decades Bottling Pluto Water ceased in 1971 after naturally occurring traces of lithium Indiana Landmarks purchased the crumbling West Baden Springs Hotel and partnered with the Bloomington-based Cook Group to renovate the resort Cook purchased both resorts and united them The buildings underwent multi-million dollar renovations under the direction of Bill and Gayle Cook and their son Carl Gambling also returned — this time legal — with the French Lick Casino is celebrating their 115th Anniversary of Scouts The Clay Center Troops will be celebrating this achievement at their annual Baden-Powell Banquet on Friday The Clay Center Cub Scouts Troop is celebrating their 73rd straight year as a chartered group the Boys Troop is celebrating their 53rd consecutive year and the new Girls Troop is wrapping up their first year.  Jeanna Fancella said after some research they found that Scouting has been in Clay Center for over 100 years Fancella spoke about this year’s Banquet “The annual Baden-Powell Banquet is when we celebrate Scouting and this year we are celebrating the 115th Anniversary of the organization that began on February 8th which is considered Scout Anniversary Day.” “We will also include a crossover ceremony for our fifth-grade Cub Scouts who are transitioning up into the Troops it’s kind of a special addition to our annual Banquet.” During the Banquet achievements and ranks will be awarded to Troops along with celebrating the parents and families for their support in Scouts “We will award achievements and rank for our Cub Scouts that have been earning adventures during their weekly and bi-weekly Den Meetings It’s also a fun way to celebrate the parents and the families With the Cub Scouts who are achieving rank It’s kind of our way of saying thank you for helping their Scouts with their achievements.” Former Scouters are encouraged to attend this celebration The Banquet is a Potluck style event; the main dish will be provided and guests are asked to bring a side or dessert to share with all attendees An RSVP is requested for the meal and headcount To learn more about the local Scout Troops and to RSVP to the banquet contact Fancella or Cubmaster Felicia Luczak a Martin County native with extensive experience in community development and nonprofits has been appointed as the new executive director of Visit French Lick West Baden Orange County’s convention and visitors bureau takes leadership of tourism efforts in a county where the industry generates an estimated $59.5 million annual economic impact draws approximately one million visitors annually and employs about 1,000 people Orange County’s tourism assets include the historic French Lick Resort with its two hotels and casino and various wineries and attractions within the Hoosier National Forest Lannan reports that local tourism venues are experiencing consistent growth funded by the county innkeeper’s tax The organization provides visitor information from its office on State Road 56 and runs The Brick Exchange gift shop one of the major issues in the German campaign season that culminates in Sunday’s elections there are more than 1,300 companies referred to as “hidden champions” in their market sector 832 cities are home to at least one global market leader Baden-Württemberg (population 11.1 million) is at the top of the list The city of Crailsheim in Baden-Württemberg a town that is governed by an alliance between The Greens with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) provides a tidy example of this kind of economic strength Fourteen of the most important German companies are located here as well as three of the country’s 1,476 global market leaders a family business founded in 1980 that had close to $303 million in sales in 2023 because the pharmaceutical market and cosmetics market continue to grow so we have very good orders,” says Jens Groninger Speaking from his office at the company’s Crailsheim headquarters he shares that Groninger isn’t accepting new orders until mid-2026 That’s also due to the fact that we build special machines designed to meet customer needs,” he says of the equipment the firm sells to big pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer “If you have ever had a vaccine or been injected with [the blood thinner] Heparin there is a good chance the syringe was filled by one of our machines,” says the CEO whose company is a global market leader in the disposable syringes sector like that of many other of the area’s companies is consistently filling a niche with a business that gradually grows throughout the years I think it’s also characteristic of family businesses which has to answer for the value of its shares,” he says Groninger employs more than 1,600 individuals it is growing and investing in Crailsheim and the neighboring towns of Schnelldorf and Charlotte the location of one of its facilities where it plans to grow production to counter possible tariffs because they know that we are in a market that will continue to grow,” says Groninger he recognizes that Germany has a serious problem when it comes to business at a moment during which all signs point to a third consecutive year of recession in the country the next government will have to face the considerable challenge of reducing bureaucracy which he calls a “disaster,” and taking better care of the mid-sized businesses that “are the ones holding up the economy in Germany” to keep them from moving to other countries Beyond being a good place to do business, the city shows up in history books due to the battle that took place here in mid-April 1945, when the Nazi forces drove the Americans out of the municipality after a four-day occupation The Allies returned a few days later and destroyed 95% of Crailsheim’s historic downtown and 80% of the entire city Crailsheim was rebuilt in a similar style as many other cities in western Germany that were destroyed during World War II It features a pedestrian thoroughfare with — primarily German — businesses that alternate with well-maintained three-story houses Rainer Brehm has worked in Crailsheim his entire life he has no fear of losing his job at transportation company DB Schenker though he does acknowledge that the automobile industry has felt the impact of the crisis who is the father of two daughters and a son does worry that the next government — which according to polls will continue to be led by conservatives — won’t be capable of solving they’re not given the papers they need to work we need immigrants in our labor market,” she says I’m afraid of those who vote for the AfD.” One of the things that concerns Yann Gelbing a 33-year-old who studied in Crailsheim and works in the region many of us are asking what the future holds We’ve got to look for solutions for those who will retire in 30 years not just those who are retiring now,” he says who currently lives in the neighboring town of Schwäbisch Hall with his girlfriend I’m not worried and neither is my circle of friends,” he says he recognizes that there are problems to solve and indicates that aid sent to Ukraine will likely need to be examined but we have to re-evaluate everything,” he says he admits that his peers are growing more concerned: “Politicians are not doing everything they should on this issue.” has its headquarters in Ingelfingen — a city with a population just shy of 5,500 — and is one of the leading firms in direct sales to the construction sector “Although the next two years are not expected to go very well we are still looking for new people and investing,” he says arguing that this is one of the advantages of working for a family business they don’t toss people out immediately on the street but try to stick it out as long as possible.” just a couple miles away from Ingelfingen and less than 25 miles from Crailsheim stands Künzelsau a city of 16,000 inhabitants that is home to Würth Group a global market leader in the manufacturing of assembly and fastening materials More than 8,000 people work in this location alone But driving down the backroads that lead to Künzelsau you’d never guess that it was the headquarters of a company whose sales rose to over $22 million in 2024 with more than 2,800 locations in 80 countries A visitor might also be taken unaware by an enormous 107,000-square-foot building that rises up amid meadows and forests; the Würth Museum 2 which was designed by the studio of architect David Chipperfield and houses an important art collection year-round you might even forget for a moment about the problems that have been roiling Germany’s election season over the past few weeks Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition ¿Quieres añadir otro usuario a tu suscripción ¿Por qué estás viendo esto? cambia tu suscripción a la modalidad Premium Cada uno accederá con su propia cuenta de email lo que os permitirá personalizar vuestra experiencia en EL PAÍS ¿Tienes una suscripción de empresa? 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The solo exhibition by the Berlin-based international collective Slavs and Tatars takes its title from Simurgh mythological bird-like creature with references to Persianate rich in themes of unity and the interconnectedness of all living beings offers important insights into the idea of coexistence and its relation to democracy self-governance,and the construction of hope Through various media – from sound to glasswork textiles to mirrors – Simurgh invites us to engage in a conversation on existence transforming the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden into a space for self-discovery and conviviality.Simurgh includes newly commissioned works that connect this Eurasian creature to the context of Baden-Baden and Baden-Württemberg through the tradition of living Selected works by the pioneering conceptual artist Marcel Broodthaers (1924–1976) will feature in the exhibition promenade as referential forms alongside a sound-based installation by Istanbul-based artist Cevdet Erek These elements extend the horizons of Simurgh symbolically The artists aim to build upon Broodthaers’ seminal work Musée d’Art Moderne: Département des Aigles (1968–71) – where the role of the eagle in French and German heraldry and history is deconstructed – by replacing the eagle if not metaphysical.As part of their collective and discursive artistic practice Slavs and Tatars has invited Cevdet Erek to collaborate on a joint exhibit as part of the promenade – at the main space of the Kunsthalle originally presented outdoors, Courtyard Ornamentation with Four Sounding Dots and a Fake Shade (2024) Erek fosters a contemplation of rhythm by highlighting the connections between sound patterns featuring rhythmic repetitions His work focuses on these auditory elements as well as the visual and spatial aspects traditionally associated with architectural ‘ornamentation.’Slavs and Tatars have long been more interested in the peripheries of knowledge production and the margins of rituals rather than the centers; for it is at these borders where syncretism and hybridity thrive it is crucial today to also activate and redeem that which unites us as much as that which distinguishes us By focusing on the various iterations of a mythical and metaphysical symbol across a wide region, Simurgh reimagines the regionalism which lies at the very core of Slavs and Tatars’ artistic practice.The reach of this otherworldly bird extends from today’s central Ukraine (Semargl one of the nine pagan gods of pre-Christian Kyivan Rus’) to the Uighur region in present day China that one of the most prominent allegories of the Simurgh is the Sufi notion of finding oneness in multiplicity In Farid ud-Din Attar’s (1145–1221) The Conference of the Birds several birds embark on a long journey to find their leader only to discover in the end that God or the Transcendent resides within themselves.The curatorial frame of the exhibition is inspired by this 12th century epic where the Simurgh serves as a narrative device the birds must pass through seven valleys: the Valleys of Will The exhibition is conceived in alignment with this story juxtaposing earlier works by Slavs and Tatars with the new Simurgh-themed works.Simurgh is commissioned by the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden The exhibition will be presented for the first time as a major solo show in both institutions: at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden from February 14 to May 18 followed by an exhibition at Frac des Pays de la Loire in Summer 2025 Images: © Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden Check the boxes for the cookie categories you allow our site to use BADEN ― Everyone's invited to a dedication ceremony Sept 8 for a Pennsylvania historical marker recognizing the Sisters of St a member of the Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission; the Most Rev bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh; and congregational archivist KathleenWashy who initiated the process of bringing a historic marker to Baden − the first of its kind honoring the contributions of religious women in Beaver County and the first recognizing a women-led organization of any kind Joseph of Baden have reached out in love and service to God and neighbors always seeking to respond to the needs of the times From education to healthcare to social services and mission work the sisters have shaped and uplifted countless lives The official state historical marker is along Route 65 at State Street near the entrance to the Baden Motherhouse which serves as the heart of the sisters’ outreach and the home of their present-day ministries of ecology The ceremony is free. The dedication will be followed by light refreshments. To register, visit stjoseph-baden.org/marker or call 724-869-6525