History and evolution of Halloween through centuries
The article traces Halloween from its Celtic Samhain origins in Europe to its adoption in America. It covers the shift from harvest festival to modern celebration with costumes, trick or treating, and guising, noting influences of Roman and Christian changes and the move from turnips to pumpkins. It mentions soul cakes, prayers for the dead, and the enduring festive customs.
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Europe
Celtics
Gregory I
Amer
Ica
Roswell District 1 race sees Ortega and Duffey campaign totals swap
Campaign finance shows Duffey leading Ortega in available funds as of Oct 6 with 10705 to 1335. Ortega boosted fundraising to 3790 and spent 3319 from Sept 2 to Oct 6, while Duffey spent 1653.
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Ortega
Roswell
Duffey
Main Street
Duffey-Ortega
District 5
Greg Nibert
Will Gavin
Gavin
IRS clarifies Ebola relief payments not taxed under US law
The IRS explains that qualified relief payments related to the Ebola outbreak in Guinea Liberia and Sierra Leone can be excluded from gross income. Payments for medical expenses relocation costs and other qualified expenses remain non taxable under Notice 2014-65. The guidance mirrors steps used after Japan Haiti Sandy and Katrina disasters and supports leave-based donation programs.
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IRS
U.S
Irs.gov
Guinea
Liberia
ILEA program fosters unity among Roswell and visiting officers
Roswell officials emphasize the ILEA program’s aim to build cooperation across agencies and nations. Delegates like Lolita Lomanta of the Philippines highlight learning from American instructors and the challenge of time differences on critical thinking.
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Kintigh
Roswell
Lolita Lomanta
The
Philippines
ILEA
America
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Morgan
Shurfine
Ash
Weston Branvey
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West
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Main
Cairo
Bangkok
Tokyo
Lima
Peru
Golden
Dylanne Petros
Ryle DS
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