#devolution

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Nearly 25 years after Nunavut became a territory, it has signed a final agreement with the government of Canada to have the final say over a long list of decisions that were, until now, usually made in Ottawa.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Aluki Kotierk signed the agreement at a ceremony in Iqaluit this afternoon.  It's the largest land transfer in Canada's history, Trudeau said — two million square kilometres of land and water. The 239-page document outlines how Canada will give control over Nunavut's land and resources to the government of Nunavut — a process known as devolution

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[ultram0th]

After bullying the nerds at his college for so long, Josh finally met his comeuppance.

Over the course of a week, the jock felt himself getting dimmer and dimmer, having much more difficulty concentrating in class or even performing some of the simplest tasks. All he seemed to really be able to concentrate on was working out in the gym and flexing his big muscles for the scrawny nerds.

It came to a climax when Josh spotted Nicky, one of the Mathlete nerds, getting pushed around. Out of instinct, Josh pushed his muscled chest out and rushed over, feeling some inane protective instincts over his nerd.

Due to his size, Josh easily intimidated the jock and sent him scurrying off.

"Thanks, Josh," Nicky smiled, patting the dumb jock on his meaty shoulder. "You're such a good boy."

Josh beat his large pecs with pride, holding his head up high as he assumed his role as the nerds' dumb musclepet.

[madamrynodm]

If I had a nickel for every horror book I've read this year about matriarchal monsters missing an eye/covered in scars that lead their packs against humans in a bid for survivial, I'd have 2 nickels

Books in question: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey, and Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks

[scotianostra]

On 1 st July 1999, the Scottish Parliament was officially opened by The Queen 

“The Scottish Parliament which adjourned on the 25th of March in the year 1707 is hereby reconvened”.

The words of Winnie Ewing at the reconvening of The Scottish Parliament on May 12th 1999.

The prominent Scottish nationalist and former MP, MEP and MSP who was nicknamed Madame Ecosse by opponents in Brussels and adopted the moniker with pride, presided over the first session of the Scottish Parliament. A referendum was held on 11 September 1997 to ask the Scottish people whether they wanted a Scottish Parliament and whether it should have tax-varying powers. A clear majority of voters voted Yes to both questions. Question 1: I agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament (result: 1,775,045 or 74.3%) or I do not agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament (result: 614,400 or 25.7%) Electorate 3,973,673 Turnout 60.1% Spoilt Ballot Papers 11,986 Question 2: I agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers (result: 1,512,889 or 63.5%) or I do not agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers (result: 870,263 or 36.5%) Electorate 3,973,673 Turnout 60.0% Spoilt Ballot Papers 19,013 This result gave the UK government a mandate to introduce a bill that would allow for the creation of a Scottish Parliament. The first elections to the Scottish Parliament were held on 6 May 1999. The first meeting of the Parliament took place on 12 May 1999 with Sir David Steel elected as the first Presiding Officer, but  as the oldest member, “Mother of the House Winnie Ewing was invited to open the first session of the first Scottish Parliament since 1707.

I never seen my gran as a political person, but she had a picture of Winnie Ewing on her wall. Winnie passed away on June 21st last year, she was 93.

[unparadisoblu-22]

STARSΞT - 5 novembre 2024 💜

[scavengedluxury]

Absolutely lol. But Norfolk is clearly Dutch and Norway deserves Aberdeen at least.

[neanderthal-tf-enthusiast2484]

Cavetober 2024

For anyone who was here since the beginning of my blog yes this is cave may but on October and if you're new here then I would like to say that a while back I came up with the idea of cave may but it never succeeded I think, so now I'm redoing it in October because why not.

Devolution

2. Cave

3. Discovering fire

4. Hunting/gore

5. Domesticating animals

6. Making Music

7. Stories

8. Speech/free day

9. Sun

10. Moon

11. Stones

12. Bones

13. Cave paintings

14. Tribes and leaders

15. Prehistoric animals

16. Romance/friendship

17. Family

18. Playing together

19. Muscles

20. Body hair

21. Barefoot

22. Forest

23. Desert

24. Fangs/tusks

25. Claws

26. Instincts

27. Spring

28. Summer

29. Fall

30. Winter

31. Evolution

Feel free to tag me if you want to share your creations.

[danbonnefoydrawsartistshelikes]

mark fanart I suppose

[abalonetea]

Books read in 2024: Devolution by Max Brooks

Rating: 4/5

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in bigfoot. It has a slow start, but the character growth is amazing, the format it's written in is fun, and if we're being honest, the last few chapters were so thrilling that I started work late to try and finish them. Would watch a movie of this one just to get to watch the final scene playout.

[brian-in-finance]

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Remember… people who live in houses where the walls echo a happily-married mother of one is a fraud and her husband, the child’s father, is a vampire, shouldn’t throw stones.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

After nearly 25 years as a territory, Nunavut is expected to sign a devolution agreement Thursday with the federal government.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to arrive in Iqaluit Thursday to sign the agreement alongside the territorial government representatives and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.  The signing of this agreement essentially transfers responsibility of Crown lands and waters from the federal government to the territorial government.  The details of the agreement have not been released publicly, but will be available once the agreement is signed.

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[quick-attack]

temporary setback

[melodysbookhaven]

“People only see the present through the lenses of their personal pasts.”

Max Brooks, Devolution

[scotianostra]

On March 1st 1979 Scots voted in favour of Devolution, but failed to reach the required 40% of the population in favour of implementing it - due to 36% of the electorate not voting.

THE PLOT.

The introduction of devolution legislation in 1976 was largely the product of nationalist pressures on the Government. James Callaghan's Labour government had a majority of only three after the 1974 (October) election and by 1977 had no majority at all after a series of by-election defeats. The government was therefore vulnerable to pressures from the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru, who between them won 14 seats at the election (SNP 11, Plaid Cymru 3). The Kilbrandon commission had reported in 1974, recommending the establishment of a Scottish parliament and endorsing the principle of devolution.

A combined Scotland and Wales Bill was introduced in November 1976. It gained a second reading only after referendums in both Scotland and Wales had been conceded. The Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Alick Buchanan-Smith, and one of his front benchers, Malcolm Rifkind, resigned their posts when the Shadow Cabinet decided to oppose its second reading. On the first day of committee 350 amendments were put down. Michael Foot, (then Lord President and Cabinet Minister responsible for the devolution bill) was reluctant to impose a guillotine. After nearly 100 hours of debate only three and a half clauses of the bill had been considered. A guillotine motion was tabled but defeated in February 1977. The Bill was withdrawn.

In November 1977 separate Bills for Scotland and Wales were introduced, with support from the Liberals. This reduced opposition from those who had previously opposed the combined Bill on the grounds that the Welsh did not really want devolution. This time the guillotine motion was won.

As the committee stage was nearing its end, it scrutinised an amendment from Labour backbencher George Cunningham. It required the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament an order repealing the Act unless at least 40% of the eligible electorate voted "yes". The amendment was strongly opposed by the Government, but they lost the vote by 166 votes to 151.

In the referendum, on 1st March 1979, Scotland voted in favour of devolution by 52% to 48% - but only 32.9% of the electorate had joined the majority. In Wales the vote was against devolution, by 80% to 20%. The Acts were repealed the next month.

The Government was not helped by the extent of internal dissent within the Labour party. There was an active Labour 'Vote No' campaign in Scotland, of which Brian Wilson was Chairman, and Robin Cook a Vice-Chairman together with Tam Dalyell.

In Wales, Neil Kinnock was among those who campaigned for a "no" vote. During the last few days of the campaign in Wales, the pro-devolution Labour party -TUC group argued that a "No" vote would be a vote for the Tories, and a vote against the Government. This was a gamble that did not pay off; the scale of the "No" victory meant that those who had campaigned against the government could feel vindicated.

A motion of no confidence in the government was tabled by the Conservatives and supported by the SNP, the Liberals and eight Ulster Unionists. This motion was carried by one vote on 28th March 1979. The next day Callaghan announced that Parliament would be dissolved.

The 1979 Results:

Scotland: Question: Do you want the provisions of the Scotland Act 1978 to be put into effect ?

Yes 1,230,937 (51.6%)

No 1,153, 502 (48.4%)

Rejected ballot papers 3,133

Electorate 3, 747,112

Turnout 63.6%

But, we Scots are known the world over for this saying. Try, try and try again we did and won our parliament. We did and we put the party in powder who would take us to freedom. We will never give up our fight to be an Independent country once more.

[sillymickel]

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[travelingviabooks]

My Spooky Season recommendations for 2024!

In the Miso Soup by Ryu Murakami - A serial killer targeting sex workers in Tokyo’s red light district and a local guide caught in the middle of it all.

World War Z by Max Brooks - Remember that movie of the same name? It’s based on this book, but like usual, the book is better.

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw - I was appalled by how much I liked this novella given the amount of violence and gore, which is not usually something I like to read.

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher - A retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher.

What Feasts at Night by T Kingfisher - A follow-up to What Moves the Dead with references to Romanian folklore.

Woman, Eating - A modern vampire just trying to make it through life.

Starling House by Alice E. Barrow - Less creepy than the other books on this list, but possibly my favorite on this list. Appalachian mining town being haunted by its dark history and romance.

Devolution by Max Brooks - A Sasquatch horror. Loved the amount of research that went into the book that made it a little extra spooky.