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BILINGUAL LEADERSHIP

COMED’S NEW CEO

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CULTURE

THE ‘TROPICAL FEVER’ OF A QUEER AUTHOR

La ‘Fiebre Tropical’ de un autor queer PAGE 21

POLITICS

UPPING THE PRESSURE ON BERKS

OP-ED

BEYOND THE DRUG WAR

Más presión sobre Berks

Más allá de la guerra antidrogas

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DEJA’S DATE WITH DESTINY NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

’s exclusive interview with a trans trailblazer out to rep Philly in Harrisburg. Entrevista exclusiva de con una pionera trans que representará a Filadelfia en Harrisburg. By BRITTANY VALENTINE I

Staff Writer

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CONTENT

3 AL FRENTE | UP FRONT

LEADERSHIP FROM ANY SHORE

4 IMAGE OF THE WEEK|

IMAGEN DE LA SEMANA

6 LEADERSHIP | LÍDERES

COMED’S NEW CEO

8 POLITICS | POLITICA

UPPING THE PRESSURE ON BERKS

FOLLOWING THE POWELL DOCTRINE

13 NEWS KIOSKO | 14 COVER | PORTADA

FIGHTING TO THE STATE CAPITAL

20 QUOTABLE SENTENCES | FRASES CITABLES

21 CULTURE | CULTURA

THE ‘TROPICAL FEVER’ OF A QUEER AUTHOR

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THE MAN BEHIND ‘EL TINY’

26 HISTORY TIP | TIP HISTÓRICO

THE LAST SESSION

28 BILINGUAL BRAND STUDIO |

GOING DIGITAL IS THE FUTURE OF BANKING

THE STATE OF COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA

32 PHOTO ESSAY |

‘DAY OF THE DEAD’ CELEBRATION RETURNS TO MEXICO

36 JOBS | 41 THOUGHT LEADERS |

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LEADERSHIP FROM ANY SHORE A JOURNEY THROUGH THIS CURRENT PRINT EDITION OF AL DÍA, WHERE LATINO LEADERSHIP IS AN UNAVOIDABLE PROTAGONIST. RECORRIDO POR LA EDICIÓN DE AL DÍA QUE TIENE EN SUS MANOS. EL LIDERAZGO LATINO ES UN PROTAGONISTA INELUDIBLE. By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Writer

Representative Madeleine Dean leads the movement to stop ICE from housing only migrant women at the Berks County Residential Center. At right, Colombian writer Julián Delgado, author of the novel ‘Fiebre Tropical’ which, in urban language, tells the story of a migrant. Getty Images - Courtesy La representante Madeleine Dean lidera el movimiento para impedir que el ICE aloje solo a mujeres migrantes en el Centro Residencial del Condado de Berks. A la derecha, el escritor colombiano Julián Delgado, autor de la novela ‘Fiebre Tropical’ que, con un lenguaje urbano, relata la historia de un migrante. Getty Images - Cortesía

eja Lynn Álvarez is the cover of this edition of AL DÍA and its central issue. She represents the recognition of tireless work for the well-being of the communities from different fronts, among others, the coordination of LGBTQ Care for the Department of Public Health. And she is running to become the first openly transgender Latina in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 182. During the interview, she talked about her life, her efforts, the obstacles that she had to overcome and her commitment to those who have difficulties to ensure daily food. In this issue you will also find the action of a group of members of the Pennsylvania Congress and other sectors of the population to immediately terminate the contract within ICE and Berks County Residential Center, which allows the center to work as a detention center for women migrants. The article warns

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ENGLISH about the risks of sexual assault they can take.

THE LATINO CULTURE

For another article in this issue, AL DÍA interviewed Julián Delgado, a Colombian who came to the United States 18 years ago. He recounted details of Tropical Fever, his recent novel, the peculiarities in his writing and the Drag influence on his life. The culture section highlights the work of Félix Contreras, the NPR Music journalist who has on his shoulders El Tiny, a section of the Tiny Desk series, dedicated exclusively to Latino musicians. Contreras recounted what happened this year with 10 artists regarding Hispanic Heritage Month. Also included is a story of Milton Nascimento, an Afro-Brazilian music legend. Space is out, but enough to tell you that you will find much more in the next few pages.z

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eja Lynn Álvarez es la portada de esta edición de AL DÍA y el tema central. Significa el reconocimiento a una labor sin descanso por el bienestar de las comunidades desde diferentes frentes, entre otras, la coordinación de Atención LGBTQ para el Departamento de Salud Pública. Y está postulada para llegar a ser la primera latina abiertamente transgénero de la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania en el Distrito 182. En el reportaje habla de su vida, de sus esfuerzos, de los obstáculos que ha debido superar y de su compromiso por quienes tienen dificultades por asegurar la comida diaria. En esta edición también encontrará la acción de un grupo de integrantes del Congreso de Pensilvania y de otros sectores de la población para que se le ponga fin de inmediato al contrato con el Centro Residencial del Condado de Berks, que permite que se alojen solamente a mujeres migrantes. Se advierte acerca

de los riesgos de agresión sexual que pueden correr.

LA CULTURA LATINA

Para otro de los artículos de esta edición, AL DÍA entrevistó a Julián Delgado, un colombiano que llegó hace 18 años a Estados Unidos. Contó detalles de ‘Fiebre Tropical’, su reciente novela, las particularidades en su escritura y la influencia Drag en su vida. La sección de cultura destaca la labor de Félix Contreras, el periodista de NPR Music que tiene en sus hombros ‘El Tiny’, una sección de la serie Tiny Desk, dedicada exclusivamente a músicos latinos. Contreras contó lo que ocurrió este año con 10 artistas a propósito del Mes de la Herencia Hispana. También se incluye una historia de Milton Nascimento, leyenda de la música afrobrasileña. Se acabó el espacio, pero suficiente para contarles que encontrará mucho más en las próximas páginas.z

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IMAGE OF THE WEEK

MEXICO

THE CULT OF THE DEAD The Day of the Dead, commemorated by Mexicans since pre-Hispanic times, has been a UNESCO Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since 2003. Eyepix/NurPhoto via Getty Images

El Día de los Muertos, que conmemoran los mexicanos desde tiempos prehispánicos, es Patrimonio Oral e Inmaterial de la Humanidad de la UNESCO desde el 2003. Eyepix/NurPhoto via Getty Images

LEADERSHIP

COMED’S NEW CEO

GIL C. QUINONES HAS BEEN NAMED THE SUCCESSOR TO JOSEPH DOMINGUEZ, WHO WAS RECENTLY PROMOTED IN EXELON. GIL C.QUINONES HA SIDO NOMBRADO SUCESOR DE JOSEPH DOMINGUEZ TRAS LA PROMOCIÓN DE ESTE ÚLTIMO A EXELON. Gil C. Quinones, the new CEO of ComEd.

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Gil C. Quinones, el nuevo director general de ComEd.

ommonwealth Edison (ComEd) has officially named Gil C. Quinones as its new incoming chief executive officer. The announcement came less than two weeks after Exelon Corporation — the parent company to ComEd — announced its executive leadership staff changes, which included his predecessor and former ComEd president & CEO Joseph Dominguez being promoted as the new CEO of Exelon Generation and incoming CEO of competitive energy business, Constellation. Quinones has proven himself as an industry leader with more than 30 years of leadership and operational experience that goes far beyond just regulated utility markets. He has also worked in the public and private sectors, as well as state and local government. “It’s an honor to be named CEO of ComEd,” said Quinones in the initial announcement. “I share ComEd’s vision for a clean and resilient energy future that benefits customers and communities across northern Illinois and commit to continuing ComEd’s legacy of local partnership with and investment in the communities it is privileged to serve,” he continued. ComEd is the largest electric utility company in the state of Illinois, and the sole electric provider in Chicago and much of Northern Illinois.

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A RECOGNIZED LEADER

Throughout his career, Quinones has been internationally recognized as a leader in modernizing power grids, and delivering clean, safe and affordable energy for customers, leading to economic and environmental benefits for diverse communities. Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon Utilities, praised Quinones for his “proven ability to deliver world-class performance for customers and strengthen and uplift communities, including in urban areas. It’s for that reason, he said, Quinones is the best suited person to take on the role of CEO of ComEd. “We are confident, under his leadership, ComEd will continue to be recognized as one of the cleanest, most reliable and most affordable utilities in America,” added Butler.

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ommonwealth Edison (ComEd) ha nombrado oficialmente a Gil C. Quiñones como su nuevo director ejecutivo entrante. El anuncio se produjo menos de dos semanas después de que Exelon Corporation, la empresa matriz de ComEd, anunciara cambios en el personal de liderazgo ejecutivo, que incluían la promoción de su predecesor y ex presidente y director ejecutivo de ComEd, Joseph Dominguez, como nuevo director ejecutivo de Exelon Generation y director ejecutivo entrante de Constellation, la unidad de negocios de competitividad energética. Quiñones ha demostrado ser un líder en esta industria, con más de 30 años de liderazgo y experiencia operativa, que van mucho más allá de los mercados de servicios públicos regulados. También ha trabajado en los sectores público y privado, así como en el gobierno estatal y local.

I believe that this is the right move at this time for me Creo que esta es la decisión correcta en este momento para mí Gil C. Quinones Continues in pag. 34 |Continúa pág. 34

“Es un honor ser nombrado CEO de ComEd”, dijo Quiñones al ser anunciado su nombramiento. “Comparto la visión de ComEd de un futuro de energía limpia y resiliente que beneficie a los clientes y las comunidades en todo el norte de Illinois. Me comprometo a continuar con el legado de ComEd de buscar asociaciones locales e invertir en las comunidades a las que tiene el privilegio de servir”, continuó. ComEd es la empresa de servicios eléctricos más grande del estado de Illinois y el único proveedor de electricidad en Chicago y gran parte del norte de Illinois.

UN LÍDER RECONOCIDO

A lo largo de su carrera, Quiñones ha sido reconocido internacionalmente como líder en la modernización de las redes eléctricas y en el aprovisionamiento de energía limpia, segura y asequible para los clientes, lo que genera beneficios económicos y ambientales para diversas comunidades. Calvin Butler, CEO de Exelon Utilities, elogió a Quiñones por su “capacidad comprobada para brindar un rendimiento de clase mundial a los clientes y fortalecer y mejorar las comunidades, incluso en las áreas urbanas”. Es por esa razón -dijo-, “que Quiñones es la persona más adecuada para asumir el papel de CEO de ComEd”. Agregó Butler que “confiamos en que, bajo su liderazgo, ComEd seguirá siendo reconocido como uno de los servicios públicos más limpios, confiables y asequibles de Estados Unidos”.

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21 en 2021

Aumentamos nuestro salario mínimo a $21 por hora en los EE. UU. y nos dirigimos hacia los $25 para 2025. En Bank of America aumentamos el pago mínimo de todos los empleados en los EE. UU. a $21 por hora, como el siguiente paso para llegar a los $25 en 2025. Durante los últimos cuatro años, hemos marcado el camino al aumentar nuestro salario mínimo por hora en un 40%. Para ofrecer un excelente lugar de trabajo comenzamos por invertir en las personas que atienden a nuestros clientes. Además, proporcionar un salario robusto y beneficios competitivos para respaldar a nuestros empleados y a sus familias, nos ayuda a atraer y retener talento sólido. Nuestras acciones demuestran nuestro compromiso continuo de seguir aumentando el empleo y la estabilidad económica de miles de personas que trabajan brindándose apoyo los unos a los otros, a nuestros clientes y a las comunidades donde trabajamos y vivimos. Seguimos adelante con nuestra labor de hacer la diferencia e incentivar a otros a seguir nuestros pasos. ¿Qué quiere lograr? TM

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POLITICS

UPPING THE PRESSURE ON BERKS A LETTER FROM PA MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO PRESIDENT BIDEN AND DHS IS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN THE SHUT DOWN BERKS SAGA. UNA CARTA DE LOS CONGRESISTAS DE PA AL PRESIDENTE BIDEN Y AL DHS, ÚLTIMO EPISODIO DE LA SAGA SHUT DOWN BERKS. By | Por: BRITTANY VALENTINE | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

Shut Down Berks’ fight won’t end until the Berks County Detention Center is closed for good.

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La lucha de Shut Down Berks no terminará hasta que el Centro de Detención del Condado de Berks se cierre definitivamente.

n Friday, Oct. 1, a group of Pennsylvania Congress members sent a letter to President Biden and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging them to immediately terminate the ICE contract held with the Berks County Residential Center. The letter, led by Representative Madeleine Dean, came after she joined the Shut Down Berks Coalition at Independence Hall on a National Day of Action against immigrant prisons. The center had been used for many years to house families awaiting asylum in the U.S., but it closed in February. While this was a victory for activists in organizations such as Make the Road PA and Shut Down Berks Coalition, it was short-lived. Berks County Commissioners deliberated in secret, and in August, approved a change to the contract, allowing ICE to house only migrant women at the center. “Placing women seeking asylum into detention centers is unconscionable, especially when there is a track record of harm, abuse, and sexual violence. That is why I led a letter with my PA colleagues to urge DHS to terminate

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ENGLISH the ICE contract at Berks County Residential Center,” Dean wrote on Twitter.

PA REPS STAND UP

The letter was signed by Representatives Dwight Evans, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Brendan Boyle. It was endorsed by the Pennsylvania Council of Churches, Free Migration Project, Human Rights First, Aldea - the People’s Justice Center and more.

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l viernes primero de octubre, un grupo de miembros del Congreso de Pensilvania envió una carta al presidente Biden y al secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas, instándolos a rescindir de inmediato el contrato del ICE con el Centro Residencial del Condado de Berks. La carta, liderada por la representante Madeleine Dean, llegó después de que se uniera a la Coalición 'Shut Down Berks'

Placing women seeking asylum into detention centers is unconscionable, especially when there is a track record of harm, abuse, and sexual violence

Colocar a las mujeres que buscan asilo en centros de detención es inconcebible, especialmente cuando hay un historial de daños, abusos y violencia sexual Reps. Madeleine Dean

en Independence Hall en el Día Nacional de Acción contra las cárceles para inmigrantes. El centro había sido utilizado durante muchos años para albergar a familias que esperaban asilo en Estados Unidos, pero cerró en febrero. Sin embargo, la victoria lograda por los activistas de organizaciones, como Make the Road PA y Shut Down Berks Coalition, fue de corta duración. Los comisionados del condado de Berks deliberaron en secreto y, en agosto, aprobaron un cambio en el contrato, permitiendo que el ICE aloje solo a mujeres migrantes en el centro. “Colocar a las mujeres que buscan asilo en centros de detención es inconcebible, especialmente cuando hay un historial de daños, abusos y violencia sexual. Es por eso que dirigí una carta con mis colegas de PA para instar al DHS a rescindir el contrato con el ICE en el Centro Residencial del Condado de Berks ”, escribió Dean en Twitter.

LOS REPRESENTANTES DE PA SE ALZAN

La carta fue firmada por los representantes Dwight Evans, Mary Gay Scanlon y Brendan Boyle. Fue respaldada por el Consejo de Iglesias de Pensilvania, Free

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POLÍTICA

President Biden, it’s time to shut down Berks. It’s time to shut it all down Presidente Biden, es hora de cerrar Berks. Es hora de cerrarlo todo Jasmine Rivera ENGLISH Dean and her colleagues wrote the letter to lend their voices along with more than 50 other state officials and the nearly 10,000 members of the public whose concerns were ignored in the transformation of the facility. Dean used examples of the horrifying patterns of sexual assault and medically invasive gynecological procedures, including forced sterilization that have occurred at all-women detention centers, such as Hutto Detention Center in Texas

and Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. “There are years of documented incidents of sexual assault in Hutto Detention Center, an all-women’s detention center, to include a survivor of sexual assault who was locked in solitary confinement for 60 hours in retaliation for speaking out,” Dean wrote. Last year, Berks County paid out a $75,000 settlement to a Honduran woman to avoid trial on her allegations of re-

ESPAÑOL Migration Project, Human Rights First, Aldea - the People’s Justice Center, y otros. Dean y sus colegas escribieron la carta para sumarse a los más de 50 funcionarios estatales y casi 10,000 ciudadanos cuyas preocupaciones fueron ignoradas durante la transformación de la instalación. Dean puso ejemplos de los horribles patrones de agresión sexual y procedimientos ginecológicos médicamente invasivos, incluida la esterilización forzada que se ha producido en centros de detención exclu-

sivamente para mujeres, como el centro de detención Hutto, en Texas, y el centro de detención del condado de Irwin, en Georgia. "Hay años de incidentes documentados de agresión sexual en el centro de detención de Hutto, un centro de detención para mujeres, que incluye a una sobreviviente de agresión sexual que fue encerrada en confinamiento solitario durante 60 horas en represalia por hablar", escribió Dean. El año pasado, el condado de Berks pagó una indemnización de $75,000 a una

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FOLLOWING

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DOCTRINE THE LATE SECRETARY OF STATE WAS SCARRED BY VIETNAM, BUT DID HIS PHILOSOPHY TRULY PLAY OUT IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN?

EL RECIENTEMENTE FALLECIDO EXSECRETARIO DE ESTADO QUEDÓ MARCADO POR VIETNAM, PERO ¿SU FILOSOFÍA REALMENTE SE APLICÓ EN IRAK Y AFGANISTÁN? By | Por: NIGEL THOMSON | AL DÍA News Deputy Editor

Colin Powell is one of the many polarizing U.S. government figures to come from the post-9/11 era

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Colin Powell es una de las muchas figuras polarizadoras del gobierno de EE. UU. que provienen de la era posterior al 11-S.

olin Powell passed away on Oct. 18, 2021 at 84 years old of COVID-19 complications. Let’s get this out of the way first: yes, he was fully-vaccinated, but Powell also suffered from multiple myeloma. It’s a form of blood cancer that limits the kinds of white blood cells patients can produce to fend off infection and disease, and a textbook example of a condition that makes someone immunocompromised. But try as many are to boil Powell’s legacy down to death from COVID in spite of a vaccine, the former U.S. Secretary of State’s story is one both historic and way more complicated.

A HISTORIC BLACK LEADER

Historic because he was the first Black man ever named U.S. Secretary of State under the administration of George W. Bush. Before, Powell had played a major role in guiding the U.S. military to a new, brighter day following the definitive low that was the aftermath of the Vietnam War.

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ENGLISH “Powell was among the key officers in the post-Vietnam era who helped rebuild a military that was dispirited and rife with drugs, racial tensions and draftees who wanted no part of regimented life,” wrote NPR’s Tom Bowman. He was also one of those soldiers that fought the war that felt like it was for nothing. Rather than leave him lost,

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olin Powell falleció el pasado 18 de octubre a los 84 años de edad por complicaciones del COVID-19. Primero aclaremos esto: sí, estaba completamente vacunado, pero Powell también sufría de mieloma múltiple. Es una forma de cáncer de sangre que limita los tipos de glóbulos blancos que los pacientes pueden producir para defenderse de

infecciones y enfermedades, y un ejemplo de libro de texto de una afección que hace que alguien esté inmunodeprimido. Pero por mucho que intenten hervir el legado de Powell hasta la muerte por COVID a pesar de estar vacunado, la historia del exsecretario de Estado de los EE. UU. es memorable y mucho más complicada.

UN LÍDER NEGRO HISTÓRICO

The United States should only go to war as a last resort, with a clear and obtainable objective and exit strategy Estados Unidos solo debería ir a la guerra como último recurso, con un objetivo y una estrategia de salida claros y alcanzables Army Col. Pete Mansoor

Histórico, porque fue el primer hombre negro nombrado Secretario de Estado de los Estados Unidos, durante la administración de George W. Bush. Antes, Powell había jugado un papel importante en guiar al ejército de los EE.UU. hacia un futuro más brillante tras el bajón que supusieron las secuelas de la Guerra de Vietnam. “Powell fue uno de los oficiales clave en la era posterior a Vietnam que ayudaron a reconstruir un ejército desanimado y plagado de drogas, tensiones raciales y reclutas que no querían formar parte de una vida reglamentada”, escribió Tom Bowman, de la NPR. También fue uno de esos soldados que lucharon en una guerra que creía que no servía para nada. En lugar de dejarlo confundido, Powell aprendió de la ignoranNOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

POLÍTICA ENGLISH Powell learned from the ignorance of the Vietnam War’s leaders. “Make sure you know what you’re getting into,” was the main lesson and something he would carry to all U.S. conflicts as he rose up the military leadership ranks. This is where Powell’s legacy gets complicated.

FIGHTING FOR WHAT?

The approach seemed to be spot on as the U.S. navigated the Gulf War against Iraq, but following 9/11, the country’s rush to get soldiers on the ground in the ‘War on Terror’ lacked a lot of the planning to constitute what became known as the Powell Doctrine. It “posits that the United States should only go to war as a last resort, with a clear and obtainable objective and exit strategy, and with overwhelming

force and strong domestic and international support,” Army Col. Pete Mansoor told NPR. Immediately following 9/11, the first and third requirements listed by Mansoor were met, but over time, the “clear and obtainable objectives” became hazy at best and further from achievable the longer the Middle East armed conflicts dragged out. It also became more clear they did not know what they had gotten into. Despite the failure that came from Afghanistan after 20 years, Powell’s bigger failure was the War in Iraq. Going off shoddy intelligence and unclear satellite footage, the Secretary of State sold going to war with the country over “weapons of mass destruction” in the hands of Saddam Hussein. The country and media followed hook, line and sinker. There were no weapons of mass destruction, but the

ESPAÑOL cia de los líderes de la guerra de Vietnam. “Asegúrate de saber en qué te estás metiendo”, fue la lección principal y algo que aplicaría a todos los conflictos que involucrasen a Estados Unidos a medida que ascendiera en el liderazgo militar. Aquí es donde el legado de Powell se complica.

¿LUCHANDO PARA QUÉ?

El enfoque parecía ser acertado mientras los EE. UU. se metían en la Guerra del Golfo contra Irak, pero después del 11 de septiembre, la prisa del país por poner soldados en el terreno en la ‘Guerra contra el terrorismo’ carecía de mucha planificación para constituir lo que se conocía como la Doctrina Powell. Según ésta, “Estados Unidos solo debe ir a la guerra como último recurso, con un objetivo y una estrategia de salida claros y alcanzables, y con una fuerza abruma-

dora y un fuerte apoyo nacional e internacional”, dijo a NPR el coronel del Ejército Pete Mansoor. Inmediatamente después del 11 de septiembre, se cumplieron los requisitos primero y tercero nombrados por Mansoor, pero con el tiempo, los “objetivos claros y alcanzables” se volvieron confusos en el mejor de los casos y más lejos de alcanzarse cuanto más se prolongaban los conflictos armados en Oriente Medio. También quedó más claro que no sabían en qué se habían metido. A pesar del fracaso en Afganistán 20 años después, la mayor frustración de Powell fue la guerra en Irak. Partiendo de información de mala calidad y metraje de satélite poco claro, el Secretario de Estado vendió ir a la guerra con el país por “armas de destrucción masiva” en manos de Saddam Hussein. El país y los medios mordieron el anzuelo, la línea y la plomada. No había armas de destrucción masiva, pero aún así,

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LE MONDE FRANCE

JOE BIDEN, BELIEVER AND SELF-TAUGHT INTELLECTUAL

“On May 28, 1975, a letter was sent to the philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). The matter was summed up in a few words: ‘Dear Mrs. Arendt, I learned from a recent article by Tom Wicker of a lecture you gave at the Boston Bicentennial Forum. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I would very much like to receive a copy of the document. Thanks. Sincerely, Joe Biden. ‘ (…) It is not known if Hannah Arendt answered the then junior senator, nor if the author actually read the lecture given on the occasion of the celebrations of the two hundred years of the independence of the United States (…) “This seemingly anecdotal letter is indicative of Joe Biden’s approach to the world of ideas. (…) “He was attentive to these types of authors because he was aware of their shortcomings, he suffered from a certain insecurity, which pushed him to work more, to worry more about others,” explains Evan Osnos, a New Yorker journalist and author of a remarkable biography of the president ”. Commentary by Mac-Olivier Bherer, posted Oct. 29. “El 28 de mayo de 1975 se envió una carta a la filósofa Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). El asunto se resumió en unas pocas palabras: ‘Estimada Sra. Arendt, me enteré por un reciente artículo de Tom Wicker de una conferencia que usted dio en el Foro del Bicentenario de Boston. Como miembro de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado, me gustaría mucho recibir una copia de su documento. Gracias. Atentamente, Joe Biden’. (…) No se sabe si Hannah Arendt contestó al entonces senador junior, ni tampoco si el autor leyó realmente la conferencia pronunciada en los festejos de los doscientos años de la independencia de Estados Unidos (…) “Esta carta aparentemente anecdótica es indicativa del enfoque de Joe Biden sobre el mundo de las ideas. (…) “estaba atento a este tipo de autores porque era consciente de sus carencias, padecía cierta inseguridad, lo que le empujaba a trabajar más, a preocuparse más por los demás”, explica Evan Osnos, periodista del New Yorker y autor de una notable biografía del presidente”. Comentario de Mac-Olivier Bherer, publicado el 29 de octubre.

CLARÍN ARGENTINA

COVID: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO PROTECT THE AMERICAS?

“The region of the Americas was the first in the world to eliminate rubella, eradicate smallpox, and be declared polio-free. Yet today, during the worst pandemic in a century, we are struggling to secure enough vaccines against Covid-19. Despite the fact that 41% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean has been immunized, coverage is still very low in the poorest areas of our region. (…) “As a first step, PAHO selected a private company in Argentina and a public institute in Brazil as centers to develop and produce vaccines using mRNA technology.” Comment from Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), published on October 28.

“La región de las Américas fue la primera del mundo en eliminar la rubéola, erradicar la viruela y ser declarada libre de poliomielitis. Sin embargo, hoy, durante la peor pandemia en un siglo, estamos luchando para asegurar suficientes vacunas contra el Covid-19. Pese a que 41% de la población en América Latina y el Caribe ha sido inmunizada, la cobertura sigue siendo muy baja en las zonas más pobres de nuestra región. (…) “Como primer paso, la OPS seleccionó a una empresa privada en Argentina y un instituto público en Brasil como centros para desarrollar y producir vacunas usando la tecnología de ARNm”. Comentario de Carissa Etienne, directora de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS), publicado el 28 de octubre.

EL PAÍS SPAIN

FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE SAVES LIVES “If at the beginning of the year the main medical journals published an editorial urging world leaders to protect health by taking urgent action against climate change, earlier this month the WHO and millions of health professionals called on governments for efforts more powerful to face this crisis. The underlying argument is irrefutable: fighting it saves lives. (…) “Specifically, the research reveals that the possibility of dengue, chikungunya and Zika outbreaks is increasing in countries with a very high human development index, including the Western world. In particular, Europe is especially vulnerable to heat waves, which more seriously affect the elderly or those with previous pathologies. (…) In addition, the coasts of northern Europe and the United States are becoming more prone to the reproduction of bacteria that cause gastroenteritis, serious wound infections and sepsis ”.Editorial published on October 26. “Si a principios de año las principales revistas médicas publicaron un editorial donde instaban a los líderes mundiales a proteger la salud tomando medidas urgentes contra el cambio climático, a principios de este mes la OMS y millones de profesionales de la sanidad pidieron a los gobiernos esfuerzos más potentes para afrontar esta crisis. El argumento de fondo es irrebatible: combatirla salva vidas. (…) “En concreto, la investigación revela que la posibilidad de que surjan brotes de dengue, chikunguña y zika es cada vez mayor en países con un índice de desarrollo humano muy alto, incluido el mundo occidental. En particular, Europa se muestra especialmente vulnerable a las olas de calor, que afectan más gravemente a personas mayores o con patologías previas. (…) Además, las costas del norte de Europa y de Estados Unidos se están volviendo más propensas a la reproducción de las bacterias que generan gastroenteritis, infecciones graves de heridas y sepsis”. Editorial publicado el 26 de octubre.

EL NUEVO DÍA PUERTO RICO

TO APPROVE THE ADJUSTMENT PLAN IS TO BET ON THE SALVATION OF THE COUNTRY “If the emergency hearing convened by the bankruptcy court judge Laura Taylor Swain has had something positive, it is that the cards have been laid on the table and no one can have the slightest doubt that we are living a transcendental moment: we must comply with the deadlines imposed by our particular legal situation (...) “At the meeting, the possibility of the dismissal of the most voluminous bankruptcy process in the municipal history of the United States was openly exposed. The magistrate was understandably disgusted with the delays suffered by this long and interminable period of negotiations. She (…) she also asked uncomfortable questions. One of them: What would happen to the fate of Puerto Ricans if the automatic suspension of litigation that Congress granted to the Island through the Promesa law disappears? “It became clear that betting on the Adjustment Plan is saving the country from a maelstrom of serious consequences.” Editorial published on October 26.

“Si algo positivo ha tenido la vista de emergencia convocada por la jueza del tribunal de quiebras, Laura Taylor Swain, es que las cartas han sido puestas sobre la mesa y nadie puede albergar la menor duda de que vivimos un momento trascendental: hay que cumplir con los plazos que nos impone nuestra particular coyuntura jurídica (…) “En la reunión se expuso abiertamente la posibilidad de la desestimación del proceso de bancarrota más voluminoso en la historia municipal de Estados Unidos. La magistrada mostró un comprensible hastío con las dilaciones que ha sufrido este largo e interminable periodo de negociaciones. (…) También hizo incómodas interrogantes. Una de ellas: ¿Qué pasaría con el destino de los puertorriqueños si desaparece la suspensión automática de litigios que el Congreso otorgó a la Isla mediante la ley Promesa? “Quedó claro que apostar por el Plan de Ajuste es salvar al país de una vorágine de graves consecuencias”. Editorial publicado el 26 de octubre. • 13

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THE STATE CAPITAL DEJA LYNN ALVAREZ USED TO LAUGH AT PEOPLE WHO SUGGESTED SHE RUN FOR OFFICE. NOW SHE HAS HARRISBURG IN HER SIGHTS. DEJA LYNN ALVAREZ SOLÍA REÍRSE DE LAS PERSONAS QUE LE SUGERÍAN QUE SE POSTULARA COMO REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL. AHORA TIENE A HARRISBURG EN EL PUNTO DE MIRA. By | Por: BRITTANY VALENTINE | AL DÍANews Staff Writer

Deja Lynn Alvarez is running to represent PA’s 182nd district in Harrisburg.

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Deja Lynn Álvarez se presenta para representar al distrito 182 de Pensilvania en Harrisburg.

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eja Lynn Alvarez is running to become the first openly transgender Latina member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 182nd District. Alvarez is one busy and celebrated woman. She currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement for World Healthcare Infrastructures and the LGBTQ Care Coordinator for the Department of Public Health. In 2018, Alvarez was given the Community Playmaker Award from The Philadelphia Flyers and Walmart, an award that recognizes people across the Tri-State area who are making a difference in their communities. In 2014, she was given the Community Advocacy award by the I Am Human Campaign and in 2016, was awarded the LGBTQ Person of the Year by The Philadelphia Gay News. Alvarez didn’t slow down during the pandemic. Having experienced transphobia, hunger, homelessness and police harassment, she is not one to ignore the suffering of others.

PANDEMIC FOOD RELIEF

When the pandemic hit, she created an emergency food distribution program for those experiencing food insecurity. Alvarez told AL DÍA that the program had humble beginnings, but organically grew into something much bigger. It began because one of her good friends is Brian Sims, the current state representative for the 182nd District, comprising all of Center City. Sims sent Alvarez a food box from a place called Giordano’s Produce. It contained fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese and milk. As Alvarez was at home going through the box, the idea of distributing food to undocumented immigrants occurred to her. “I’m never one to just jump on the bandwagon. If I see somebody else is already doing the work, great, that’s already being done. Let’s find anoth-

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eja Lynn Alvarez se postula para convertirse en la primera latina abiertamente transgénero de la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania en el Distrito 182. Deja es una mujer ocupada y célebre. Es directora de Participación Comunitaria para Infraestructuras Sanitarias Mundiales y Coordinadora de Atención LGBTQ para el Departamento de Salud Pública. En 2018, recibió el Community Playmaker Award de parte de The Philadelphia Flyers y Walmart, un premio que reconoce a las personas en el área de los tres estados que están marcando una diferencia en sus comunidades. En 2014, I Am Human Campaign le otorgó el premio Community Advocacy y en 2016, The Philadelphia Gay News le otorgó el premio a la Persona LGBTQ del año. Deja no se detuvo durante la pandemia. Habiendo experimentado transfobia, hambre, falta de vivienda y acoso policial, no es de las que ignoran el sufrimiento de los demás.

AYUDA ALIMENTARIA DURANTE LA PANDEMIA

Cuando estalló la pandemia, Álvarez creó un programa de distribución de alimentos de emergencia para quienes sufrían de inseguridad alimentaria. Deja le explicó a AL DÍA que los orígenes del programa son muy humildes, pero orgánicamente fue convirtiéndose en más grande. Todo empezó gracias a su buen amigo Brian Sims, actual representante estatal del Distrito 182, que comprende todo Center City. Sims le envió a Deja una caja de comida de un lugar llamado Giordano’s Produce. Contenía frutas, verduras, huevos, queso y leche. Mientras Deja estaba en casa revisando la caja, se le ocurrió la idea de distribuir comida a los inmigrantes indocumentados. “Nunca he sido de las que se limitan a subir al tren. Si veo que alguien más ya está haciendo el trabajo, genial, eso ya se está haciendo. Busquemos otra

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If elected, Deja Lynn Alvarez would be the first openly transgender Latina in PA’s House of Representatives. Courtesy Deja Lynn Alvarez De ser elegida, Deja Lynn Álvarez sería la primera latina abiertamente transgénero en la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania. Cortesía Deja Lynn Alvarez

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er area to focus on so that we can tackle more things at one time,” Alvarez said. “So I’m going through the box, and I was like ‘wow, I can break this box down and give it to two different families.’ So that’s what I did. I started doing that,” she continued. Then Alvarez got her friends involved, and they started buying boxes from the produce store too. Soon enough, she started asking for donations on social media and people started sending money, allowing Alvarez to buy the boxes in bulk. Every time she would post online about the progress, what she bought, and how she broke down the boxes, the need kept growing. Alvarez would receive messages from people who lost their jobs and don’t have any means to buy food or baby formula. Eventually, the friends she made over the years with City Council members, state representatives and senators were able to connect Alvarez with a local food distribution center, called Share. “So next thing I know I went from going grocery shopping every day to every Tuesday, they were bringing a truck. Well, at first we were going to pick up the stuff. And then eventually it got to the point where they would send a big truck and drop off 10 pallets of food every week,” Alvarez said.

SEX WORK TO ADVOCACY

Alvarez looks back on her past struggles with a sense of gratitude and purpose. While she is not religious, she feels that the universe has guided her along the way. “And that has helped me get through so many situations that could have potentially broken me. Because I always have that in the back of my head, that as hard as this is right now, I know that I’m going to come out the other side of this and there’s going to be a reason for it,” she said. When Alvarez first moved to the Gayborhood and was unable to find a steady job, she became a sex worker and was often harassed by police for simply walking down the street. Late one night in the early 2000s, Alvarez and a friend were hassled by an officer after leaving a bar. She decided to fight back, and Philadelphia police later agreed to conduct mandatory sensitivity training for offi-

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Alvarez led a food relief delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Álvarez dirigió un servicio de entrega de alimentos durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Cortesía Deja Lynn Alvarez

I feel like that’s what the universe decided I was supposed to do, and I take a beating for it. But I can sleep better at night knowing that I’m helping

cers in the area. This was the start of her advocacy for the LGBTQ community. Alvarez likes to identify herself as more of an advocate rather than an activist because she chooses to work closely with government officials and the police rather than fighting against them. “The system affects different marginalized communities, no matter how hard we’re fighting from the outside. Who is on the inside making sure that the ones who are currently dealing with these systems while we’re trying to fight them

from the outside...who’s in there making sure that they’re okay?” Alvarez said. She feels that there’s enough people doing all the “screaming and yelling” and activism from the outside, and feels blessed to have the “gift of gab” and emotional intelligence that allows her to amplify community voices in a way that gets heard in spaces where important decisions are being made. Alvarez embodied the quote from famous Persian poet Rumi, “raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”

A BRIDGE BUILDER

There are a lot of people in the LGBTQ community that look down upon Alvarez or talk badly about her because of her close relationships with the police department. “Those relationships are so that at three o’clock in the morning, when an undocumented person is robbed and they’re too afraid to call the police; they can call me or come here and then I can contact the police. Then there’s an open line of communication, trying to get it figured out,” Alvarez said. “There’s a change being made from the inside, while there’s also a push from the outside to make change. So everybody has their place. I feel like that’s what the universe decided I was supposed to do, and I take a beating for it. But I can sleep better at night knowing that I’m helping,” she continued. Alvarez never saw herself running for office, but she was a natural at developing NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

PORTADA rapport and strong relationships with city officials. When people would suggest the idea, Alvarez would find it humorous. She didn’t think that someone like her, who has done sex work, battled with substance use issues could ever fit the mold. But she started telling herself a new story, one where her past did not define her future, and one where her possibilities were endless. Any space that required an authentic leader with lived experiences of issues facing Philadelphia residents was a space that she belonged in.

A SUCCESSFUL FIRST RACE

In 2019, she ran for City Council AtLarge, and even though she didn’t win, she placed in the top 10 out of almost 50 candidates. “And no one expected that. No, but that’s OK. Not only did I place in the top 10, but I did it with no money,” she said. Even now, in the race for State Representative, Alvarez is still working two jobs, and raising funds is not easy. But she holds a lot of confidence in her campaign team full of powerful, dedicated women of different races, religions, and sexual orientations. “[There’s an] incredible dynamic among us because we’re all fighters. We’re not gonna be afraid in any room. We’re not afraid to come up against any person. While at the same time, we have to be careful where we step. Because we want to build relationships; we want to build bridges, not burn them,” Alvarez said. If Alvarez were to be elected as the first openly transgender and Latina woman to represent the 182nd District of Philadelphia, she would feel “beyond amazing.” She said that she wants to win, but even if she doesn’t, it would still be worth it, because of the impact she made. The morning after Alvarez announced her race for City Council, which led to a giant party and media coverage, she received a call from a young, Black single mother, who told Alvarez that seeing her campaign announcement increased her self-worth and made her rethink what is possible to achieve in her life. “And I’m just crying on the phone with her because that meant everything to me. And this was not a trans woman. This was not someone from the commuNOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

nity. This was someone from a different community, but also very marginalized for many different reasons. And so they saw something, you know? Well, if she can do it, I can do it,” Alvarez said.

KEEP INSPIRING

Alvarez wants to continue to inspire people to do their best with what they have, especially since she had a very important mentor when she was in a bad place mentally. Alvarez went through a suicide attempt and while receiving treatment at the Rockford Center, she was guided by a

woman who was teaching English at the center. “There was a teacher in there that could see what everybody else could see: that I’m different. But she was compassionate and loving about it. There was something about the way that she spoke to me, dealt with me, and comforted me that made me change my mind about not wanting to live. So when I came out of there, I never attempted suicide again, and now she happens to be the First Lady of the United States,” Alvarez said. It’s as if Alvarez really was destined to be a political leader. z

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2022 Democratic Candidate for PA House District 182 SELF-DESCRIBED

LGBTQ+ Advocate, bridge-builder PAST POST

LGBTQ Care Coordinator at Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs

We’re not gonna be afraid in any room. We’re not afraid to come up against any person

Alvarez ran in a crowded field for Philadelphia City Council in the 2019 Democratic primaries.

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Álvarez se presentó en un campo muy concurrido para el Consejo de la Ciudad de Filadelfia en las primarias demócratas de 2019.

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área en la que enfocarnos para que podamos abordar más cosas a la vez”, dijo. “Así que revisé la caja y pensé ‘guau, puedo dividir esta caja y dársela a dos familias diferentes’. Así que eso fue lo que hice. Empecé a hacer eso”, continuó. Luego Deja involucró a sus amigos, quienes también comenzaron a comprar cajas en la tienda de frutas y verduras. Muy pronto, empezó a solicitar donaciones en las redes sociales y la gente comenzó a enviar dinero, lo que le permitió a ella comprar las cajas al por mayor. Cada vez que publicaba online sobre el proceso, lo que compraba y cómo desglosaba las cajas, la necesidad seguía creciendo. Deja empezó a recibir mensajes de personas que perdieron sus trabajos y no tenían medios para comprar comida o fórmula para bebés. Finalmente, los amigos que hizo a lo largo de los años, entre miembros del Concejo Municipal, representantes estatales y senadores, la ayudaron a conectar con Share, un centro local de distribución de alimentos. “Así que lo siguiente que supe fue que pasé de ir de compras todos los días a solo los martes. Ellos traían un camión. Bueno, al principio íbamos a recoger las cosas. Y luego, finalmente, llegó al punto en que enviaban un camión grande y dejaban 10 palés de comida cada semana”, explicó Deja.

No vamos a tener miedo en ningún lado. No tenemos miedo a enfrentarnos a nadie

comienzo de su defensa de la comunidad LGBTQ. A Deja le gusta identificarse más como una defensora que como una activista, porque elige trabajar en estrecha colaboración con los funcionarios del gobierno y la policía, en lugar de luchar contra ellos. “El sistema afecta a diferentes comunidades marginadas, sin importar cuánto estemos luchando desde afuera. ¿Quién está adentro asegurándose de que los que actualmente están lidiando con estos sistemas mientras nosotros tratamos de combatirlos desde afuera…? ¿Quién está allí

asegurándose de que estén bien?”, dijo. Ella siente que hay suficientes personas encargándose de gritar y hacer ruido, de hacer activismo desde el exterior. Y se siente bendecida de tener el don de la palabra y la inteligencia emocional, que le permiten amplificar las voces de la comunidad de una manera que se escuchen en los espacios donde se toman las decisiones importantes. Deja encarnó la cita del famoso poeta persa Rumi: “Alza tus palabras, no tu voz. Es la lluvia la que hace crecer las flores, no los truenos”.

DEL TRABAJO SEXUAL A LA ABOGACÍA

Ella recuerda sus luchas pasadas con un sentido de gratitud y propósito. Si bien no es religiosa, siente que el universo la ha guiado en el camino. “Y eso me ha ayudado a superar muchas situaciones que podrían haberme destrozado, porque siempre tengo eso como telón de fondo en mi cabeza, que por más difícil que sea ahora, sé que voy a salir adelante y habrá una razón para ello”, dijo. Cuando Deja se mudó por primera vez a Gayborhood y no pudo encontrar un trabajo estable, se convirtió en trabajadora sexual. A menudo la policía la acosaba simplemente por caminar por la calle. Una noche, a principios de la década de 2000, Deja y un amigo fueron molestados por un oficial después de salir de un bar. Decidió contraatacar y la policía de Filadelfia acordó más tarde realizar una formación obligatoria sobre sensibilidad para los oficiales en el área. Este fue el

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Alvarez has made a career of building bridges between Philly’s marginalized communities and its institutions of power. Álvarez ha hecho carrera construyendo puentes entre las comunidades marginadas de Filadelfia y sus instituciones de poder.

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PORTADA que la llevó a una gran fiesta con cobertura mediática, recibió una llamada de una joven madre soltera negra, quien le dijo a que ver el anuncio de su campaña había aumentado su autoestima y hecho repensar lo que es posible lograr en su vida. “Y me quedé ahí, llorando por teléfono con ella porque eso significa todo para mí. Y no se trataba de una mujer trans. No era alguien de la comunidad. Era alguien de una comunidad diferente, pero también muy marginada por muchas razones diferentes. Significa que vieron algo en mí, del tipo ‘bueno, si ella puede hacerlo, yo puedo hacerlo’”, dijo Deja.

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Deja Lynn Alvarez TÍTULO

Candidata demócrata de 2022 para el distrito 182 de la Cámara de Representantes de PA

SE DESCRIBE A SÍ MISMA:

Defensora de LGBTQ+, promotora de puentes CARGO ANTERIOR:

Coordinadora de atención LGBTQ en la Oficina de Asuntos LGBT de Filadelfia

MANTENIENDO LA INSPIRACIÓN

CONSTRUCTORA DE PUENTES

Hay muchas personas en la comunidad LGBTQ que miran con desprecio a Deja o hablan mal de ella debido a sus estrechas relaciones con el Departamento de Policía. “Esas relaciones son del tipo que si a las 3 de la mañana un indocumentado es asaltado y tiene demasiado miedo de llamar a la policía, pueden llamarme o venir aquí y luego puedo contactar yo a la policía. Después se establece una línea de comunicación abierta para tratar de resolver la situación”, dijo. “Se está produciendo un cambio desde dentro, pero también existe un impulso desde fuera para lograr cambios. Así que todos tienen su lugar. Siento que eso es lo que el universo decidió que se suponía que debía hacer, y a cambio recibo una paliza. Pero puedo dormir mejor por la noche sabiendo que estoy ayudando”, continuó. Deja nunca se vio a sí misma postulándose para un cargo público, pero era algo natural si quería desarrollar una buena afinidad y relaciones sólidas con las autoridades de la ciudad. Cuando la gente le sugería la idea, ella la encontraba graciosa. No creía que alguien como ella, que había estado en el trabajo sexual y sufrido problemas de abuso de sustancias, pudiera encajar en el molde. Pero comenzó a contarse a sí misma una nueva historia, una en la que su pasado no definía su futuro y una en la que sus posibilidades eran infinitas. Cualquier espacio que requiriera un líder auténtico con experiencias vividas de los problemas que enfrentan los residentes de Filadelfia era al que ella pertenecía.

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If elected, Alvarez will be the first openly-transgender Latina member of PA’s legislature.

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Si es elegida, Álvarez será la primera miembro latina abiertamente transexual de la legislatura de Pensilvania.

EL ÉXITO DE LA PRIMERA CANDIDATURA

En 2019 se postuló para el Consejo de la ciudad en general y, aunque no ganó, se ubicó entre las 10 primeras de entre casi 50 candidatos. “Y nadie se lo esperaba. Pero está bien. No solo me ubiqué entre los 10 primeros, sino que lo hice sin dinero”, dijo. Incluso ahora, en su candidatura a representante estatal, Deja todavía tiene que trabajar en dos empleos y recaudar fondos no es fácil. Pero tiene mucha confianza en su equipo de campaña, lleno de mujeres poderosas y dedicadas de diferentes razas, religiones y orientaciones sexuales.

Ella desea seguir sirviendo de inspiración para las personas que quieran sacar lo mejor de ellas mismas con lo que tienen, especialmente porque tuvo una mentora muy importante cuando pasó por una situación mental delicada. Pasó por un intento de suicidio y mientras recibía tratamiento en el Rockford Center, fue guiada por una mujer que enseñaba inglés en el centro. “Había allí una maestra que veía lo mismo que los demás veían: que soy diferente. Pero ella fue compasiva y amorosa al respecto. Había algo en la forma en que me habló, me trató y me consoló que me hizo cambiar de opinión acerca de no querer vivir. Así que cuando salí de allí nunca volví a intentar suicidarme. Y ahora resulta que ella es la Primera Dama de los Estados Unidos”, señaló Deja. Realmente, todo apunta a que ella está destinada a ser una líder política.z

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“Hay una dinámica increíble entre nosotros porque todos somos luchadores. No vamos a tener miedo en ningún lado. No tenemos miedo a enfrentarnos a nadie. Al mismo tiempo, debemos tener cuidado de donde pisamos. Porque queremos construir relaciones, queremos construir puentes, no quemarlos”, dijo. Si Deja fuera elegida como la primera mujer abiertamente transgénero y latina en representar al Distrito 182 de Filadelfia, se sentiría “más que increíble”. Dijo que quiere ganar. Pero, incluso, si no lo hace, habrá valido la pena por el impacto que tendrá. La mañana después de que anunciara su candidatura al Concejo Municipal, lo

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QUOTABLE SENTENCES FRASES CITABLES WE ARE WAY OFF TRACK … WE NEED TO REVISIT OUR INDUSTRIAL, ENERGY AND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND WHOLE WAY OF LIFE “ESTAMOS MUY EQUIVOCADOS... TENEMOS QUE REVISAR NUESTROS SISTEMAS INDUSTRIALES, ENERGÉTICOS Y DE TRANSPORTE Y TODO NUESTRO MODO DE VIDA” Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, on the record of greenhouse emitions.

WE LARGELY KNOW HOW TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AT HOME AND ABROAD. WHAT WE LACK IS THE POLITICAL WILL

WHILE MOST OTHERS IN TECH FOCUS ON HOW PEOPLE INTERACT WITH TECHNOLOGY, WE’RE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY SO PEOPLE CAN INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER “MIENTRAS QUE LA MAYORÍA DE LOS OTROS EN TECNOLOGÍA SE ENFOCAN EN CÓMO LAS PERSONAS INTERACTÚAN CON LA TECNOLOGÍA, NOSOTROS NOS ENFOCAMOS EN DESARROLLAR TECNOLOGÍA PARA QUE LAS PERSONAS PUEDAN INTERACTUAR ENTRE SÍ”

“SABEMOS EN GRAN MEDIDA CÓMO MEJORAR EL BIENESTAR EN CASA Y EN EL EXTRANJERO. LO QUE NOS FALTA ES LA VOLUNTAD POLÍTICA” Nicholas Kristof, the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and reporter for The New York Times, who resigned to be a candidate for governor of Oregon.

THE KILLING OF MR. WALLACE JR. WAS PAINFUL AND TRAUMATIC FOR MANY PHILADELPHIANS “EL ASESINATO DEL SR. WALLACE JR. FUE DOLOROSO Y TRAUMÁTICO PARA MUCHOS HABITANTES DE FILADELFIA.” Mayor Jim Kenny on the first anniversary of Wallace Jr. death.

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, on the company’s name change to Meta.

AS A MOTHER AND A PHYSICIAN, I KNOW THAT PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND CHILDREN HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR TODAY’S AUTHORIZATION “COMO MADRE Y MÉDICO, SÉ QUE LOS PADRES, LOS CUIDADORES, EL PERSONAL ESCOLAR Y LOS NIÑOS HAN ESTADO ESPERANDO LA AUTORIZACIÓN DE HOY.” Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., about the authorization for Covid vaccines to children 5-11 years old.

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CULTUR THE TROPICAL FEVER OF A QUEER AUTHOR IN THEIR LATEST NOVEL, JULIÁN DELGADO LOPERA BETS ON SPANGLISH TO TELL OF THEIR EXPERIENCE REACHING THE ‘AMERICAN DREAM.’

JULIÁN DELGADO LOPERA APUESTA AL SPANGLISH PARA CONTAR SU EXPERIENCIA ALCANZANDO EL ‘AMERICAN DREAM’ EN SU ÚLTIMA NOVELA. By | Por: ERIKA ARDILA | AL DÍA News Writer Courtesy Julián Delgado Lopera

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THE STORY BEHIND

THE STORY THROUGH AN URBAN LANGUAGE, JULIAN DELGADO TELLS THE STORY OF A YOUNG WOMAN WHO MIGRATES FROM COLOMBIA TO MIAMI AND HER LIFE BEGINS TO CHANGE A TRAVÉS DE UN LENGUAJE URBANO, JULIÁN DELGADO CUENTA LA HISTORIA DE UNA JOVEN QUE MIGRA DE COLOMBIA A MIAMI Y SU VIDA COMIENZA A CAMBIAR. By | Por: ERIKA ARDILA | AL DÍA News Writer

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uli goes out ‘owning themself,’ as they put it. In their Instagram photos, fans can appreciate the vibrant personality that stands out through drag makeup with very sharp contours, shiny stones, lots of shadows and strong colored lips. They walk between masculine and feminine, even stepping on the androgynous, and love being that way. They learned to love being different from what society imposes on them. In an interview with AL DÍA, Juli spoke about what it was like to migrate 18 years ago from Colombia to ‘Las yunai,’ writing their second book, the influence of Drag in their life and in their way of telling stories. Currently, this young person lives in San Francisco, the city where they arrived 13 years ago to study at Berkeley, where they discovered a world full of art, literature and knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community, and among whom they found their tribe of ‘weird freak kids.’ Julian has a very interesting way of speaking, mixing their native language, Spanish, with American English. It is in this ‘Spanglish’ language that they tell the story of their most recent book, Fiebre Tropical. “The story of Fiebre Tropical begins with an assignment I was given in one of

Fiebre Tropical’, tells the story of Francisca, a Colombian teenager’s new life in Miami. ‘Fiebre Tropical’, cuenta en la nueva vida en Miami de Francisca, una adolescente colombiana.

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ABOUT FIEBRE TROPICAL: Francisca’s American dream begins in an evangelical sect in a Miami hotel, far from the nuns’ school and the life she had to leave in Bogotá. The story takes place in the midst of the acid reflections in Spanglish of this adolescent ‘outsider’, who tries to fit into the Miami life of the early 2000s and where she is discovering new tastes and interests, even in the field of love.

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uli sale a la calle ‘owning himself’, como él mismo lo dice. En Instagram se puede apreciar esa personalidad vibrante que se destaca a través de maquillajes drag con contornos marcados, piedras brillantes, sombras y labios de colores fuertes. Camina entre lo masculino y lo femenino, incluso pisando lo androgino, y le encanta ser así. En entrevista con Al Día News, Juli contó cómo fue migrar hace 18 años de Colombia a ‘Las yunai’, escribir su segundo libro, cuál ha sido la influencia del Drag en su vida y en su forma de contar historias. Vive en San Francisco desde hace 13 años. Estudió en Berkeley, donde además descubrió un mundo lleno de arte, literatura y conocimiento sobre la comunidad LGBTI, entre quienes encontró a su tribu de ‘weird freak kids’. Julián mezcla su idioma materno, el español, con el inglés. Es en ‘spanglish’ que relata su más reciente novela, Fiebre Tropical. “La historia de Fiebre Tropical comienza por una tarea que me dejaron en una de mis clases de maestría en escritura creativa. Comencé a recordar una historia de la iglesia a la que asistía mi mamá en Miami,

SOBRE FIEBRE TROPICAL: El american dream de Francisca comienza en una secta evangélica en un hotel de Miami, lejos del colegio de monjas y la vida que tuvo que dejar en Bogotá. La historia se desarrolla en medio de las reflexiones ácidas en spanglish de esta adolescente ‘outsider’, que trata de encajar en la vida miamiense de principios de los 2000 y donde va descubriendo nuevos gustos e intereses, incluso en el campo amoroso.

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CULTURA I began to remember a story from the church my mom attended in Miami, where they talked about the importance of baptizing dead babie Comencé a recordar una historia de la iglesia a la que asistía mi mamá en Miami, donde hablaban sobre la importancia de bautizar bebés muertos ENGLISH my master’s classes in creative writing. I began to remember a story from the church my mom attended in Miami, where they talked about the importance of baptizing dead babies. Nothing ever happened, but I began to wonder what would have happened if we had baptized a dead baby,” Julian said.

JULI AND FRANCISCA

The story is not Julian’s, as their life and Francisca’s have become increasingly distant over the years. However, there are many of their memories written in the pages of the book that are also a reflection of many people who have left their countries to face the ‘American dream.’ “One of my favorite parts of the book is the chapter I wrote about my grandmother,” Juli recounts, recalling that connection they had with her. “I had a very close relationship with my grandmother, we understood each other just by looking at each other and she was very kind-hearted.”

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Although the character in the book is not very similar to the writer’s grandmother, who was “too good to be a literary character,” she does reflect to a certain extent those Latina grandmothers who migrate with their families and help them at all times.

donde hablaban sobre la importancia de bautizar bebés muertos. Nunca llegó a pasar nada, pero yo comencé a preguntarme ¿qué hubiese ocurrido si hubiésemos bautizado al bebé muerto?”, recuerda Julián.

FINDING FAMILY

JULI Y FRANCISCA

One of the greatest motivations for the young writer has been their queer family — a group of people they chose to live with since they arrived in San Francisco and who have allowed them to live and explore new facets of life without being afraid to be different. How do they deal with those “differences” that make them stand out? “In the end we are all doing a gender performance. We all have to comply with certain norms and we build ourselves every day when we decide how to dress, put on makeup or do our hair,” said Delgado. “We should not be afraid of people who look different,” is Julian’s last slogan for their readers. They always seek to tell a different story through their lyrics. z

Fiebre Tropical no es la historia de Julián, pues su vida y la de Francisca, la protagonista, se han ido distanciando cada vez más. Sin embargo hay muchos de sus recuerdos, que también son el reflejo de otros que han salido de sus países a enfrentarse con el ‘american dream’. “Una de las partes que más me gustan del libro es el capítulo que escribí sobre mi abuela”, cuenta Juli, recordando la conexión que tenían. “Yo tenía una relación muy estrecha con mi abuela, nos entendíamos con solo mirarnos y era de muy buen corazón”. Aunque el personaje no se parece mucho a la abuela del escritor, pues era

“demasiado buena para ser un personaje de literatura”, sí refleja a esas abuelitas latinas que migran con sus familias y las ayudan en todo momento.

ENCONTRAR UNA FAMILIA

Una de sus más grandes motivaciones es su familia queer, un grupo de personas que él mismo eligió para convivir desde que llegó a San Francisco y que le han permitido vivir y explorar nuevas facetas de la vida sin tener miedo a ser diferente. ¿Cómo afronta esas “diferencias” que lo hacen resaltar? “Al final todos estamos haciendo un performance de género. Todos tenemos que cumplir con ciertas normas y nos construimos todos los días cuando decidimos cómo vestirnos, maquillarnos o peinarnos”, explica. “No hay que tenerle miedo a la gente que se ve diferente”, es su última consigna, por eso siempre busca poder contar una historia diferente a través de sus letras. z

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THE MAN BEHIND ‘EL TINY’ FELIX CONTRERAS’ WORK IN MUSIC JOURNALISM HAS THE WORLD’S ATTENTION AT NPR. EL TRABAJO DE FÉLIX CONTRERAS, COMO PERIODISTA MUSICAL EN NPR, SE HA GANADO LA ATENCIÓN MUNDIAL. By | Por: ANDREW KOLBA | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

NPR’s Felix Contreras speaks onstage at All Americana: The Latine Experience Panel during AMERICANAFEST 2021 at The Westin Nashville on September 22, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Felix Contreras de NPR habla en el escenario de All Americana: The Latine Experience Panel durante AMERICANAFEST 2021 en The Westin Nashville el 22 de septiembre de 2021 en Nashville, Tennessee..

elix Contreras is known at NPR by the nickname “Tio Felix,” a loving reflection of his commitment to helping others as if they are family. A veteran interviewer, Contreras was a TV journalist before his 2001 NPR debut, working first as a reporter for the News Arts Desk. Within the Washington D.C. music scene, he is also a member of Los Day Trippers, a Latin music Beatles cover band with Caribbean rhythms. Contreras also works on the Tiny Desk concert series, programming for musicians who come from the Latin diaspora. He takes to Instagram weekly to host live interviews with a number of guests.

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ENGLISH There is no distance Contreras will not go to discover new talent, being noted as a traveler who seeks out artists while ensuring influential acts get the recognition they deserve. Approximately two years after starting his work on the Tiny Desk series, Contreras began booking Latin musicians for the show. Now, Contreras books all of the Latin music for the Tiny Desk series. This year, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Contreras formally began El Tiny, a section of the Tiny Desk series that exclusively showcases Latin musicians. “As we launched this series, the His-

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élix Contreras es conocido en NPR con el sobrenombre de “Tío Félix”, un cariñoso reflejo de su compromiso de ayudar a los demás como si se tratase de familia. Entrevistador veterano, Contreras fue periodista de televisión antes de su debut en la NPR en 2001, trabajando primero como reportero para News Arts Desk. Dentro de la escena musical de Washington D.C., es miembro de Los Day Trippers, una banda de música latina que interpreta a los Beatles con ritmos caribeños. Contreras también trabaja para el ciclo de conciertos Tiny Desk, para el que programa a músicos que provienen de la diáspora latina. Utiliza Instagram sema-

nalmente para realizar entrevistas en vivo con varios invitados. No hay distancia que Contreras no recorra para descubrir nuevos talentos, destacándose como un viajero que busca artistas y se asegura de que las actuaciones influyentes obtengan el reconocimiento que merecen. Unos dos años después de comenzar su trabajo en el ciclo Tiny Desk, Contreras comenzó a contratar músicos latinos para el programa. Ahora se encarga de contratar toda la música latina del ciclo. Este año, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, inició formalmente El Tiny, una sección de la serie Tiny Desk dedicada exclusivamente a músicos latinos. NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

CULTURA It’s gratifying to know that appetite for the cultures, the music, and the expression is strong. Not just among Latinos but across the border Es gratificante saber que el apetito por las culturas, la música y la expresión es fuerte. No solo entre los latinos, sino al otro lado de la frontera Felix Contreras ENGLISH panic Heritage Month takeover, we decided to go hard on El Tiny and call the whole thing El Tiny. The El Tiny takeover at the Tiny Desk,” Contreras told AL DÍA. “[El Tiny] is a continuation of what we’ve been doing all along.” The idea was to use Hispanic Heritage Month to concentrate specifically on Latin music of all kinds.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2021

El Tiny put on 10 artists from eight different countries and cultures. NPR met with each one and requested that their performance reflect their culture. Argentina’s Nicki Nicole met this request by incorporating the traditional bandoneon in her performance. “Every single artist used either the music, the words, the lyrics or the visual presentation to represent their culture and their country, and their background and their music,” said Contreras. The first El Tiny artist put on for Hispanic Heritage Month was none other than J Balvin, who put on a performance within a setting where you’re unlikely to see a desk. “We went with J. Balvin, along with all the things that go along with presenting J Balvin. We did it, and we stand by it.” Despite the series’ first episode coming out last month, El Tiny was conceived long before this past Hispanic Heritage Month.

It informally began when a musician working with Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler — who was present to perform a Tiny Desk concert — referred to the series as such. “When I had Jorge Drexler’s musicians come in for a Tiny Desk with him a few years ago, that was the first time I heard someone refer to it as El Tiny,” shared Contreras. “We’re talking in Spanish, like, ‘Yeah, we were waiting to come here to do El Tiny. We couldn’t wait.’” Contreras found the title fascinating, and classically cool. Ever since, Contreras took to using El Tiny unofficially, such as for hashtags, and more people started referring to Tiny Desk as El Tiny. To Contreras, the El Tiny title represented the bicultural nature of the United States.

EL TINY MOVING FORWARD

Going forward, Contreras and his team want to build on El Tiny’s momentum. He is also humbled by the audience reaction. “It’s gratifying to know that appetite for the cultures, the music, and the expression is strong. Not just among Latinos but across the border,” he said. “If more people were able to understand and appreciate each other, their differences, like they do through music, it would be a different world.” z

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ESPAÑOL “Cuando lanzamos esta serie, coincidiendo con el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, decidimos apostar fuerte por El Tiny y llamarlo todo El Tiny. Fue la conquista de El Tiny en el Tiny Desk ”, explicó Contreras a AL DÍA. “Es una continuación de lo que hemos estado haciendo durante todo el tiempo”. La idea era utilizar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para concentrarse específicamente en música latina de todo tipo.

MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA 2021

El Tiny presentó a 10 artistas de ocho países y culturas diferentes. NPR se reunió con cada uno y les pidió que su actuación refleje su cultura. La argentina Nicki Nicole cumplió con esta solicitud incorporando el tradicional bandoneón en su interpretación. “Cada artista usó la música, la letra, la letra o la presentación visual para representar su cultura y su país, su trasfondo y su música”, dijo Contreras. El primer artista de El Tiny presentado para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana fue J Balvin, quien realizó una actuación en un entorno donde es poco probable que veas un escritorio. “Fuimos con J. Balvin, junto con todas las cosas que acompañan a la presentación de J. Balvin. Lo hicimos y lo apoyamos”. A pesar de que el primer episodio del ciclo salió el mes pasado, El Tiny fue concebido mucho antes del pasado Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

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Comenzó informalmente cuando un músico que trabajaba con el uruguayo Jorge Drexler, quien había venido para realizar un concierto de Tiny Desk, se refirió al ciclo de otra forma. “Cuando logré que los músicos de Jorge Drexler vinieran para un Tiny Desk hace unos años, fue la primera vez que escuché a alguien referirse a sí mismo como El Tiny”, comentó Contreras. “Estuvimos hablando en español y dijeron algo así como ‘sí, teníamos muchas ganas de venir aquí para hacer El Tiny. No podíamos esperar”. Contreras encontró el apodo fascinante, genial y clásico a la vez. Desde entonces, ha empezado a usar El Tiny de manera no oficial, en hashtags, por ejemplo, y cada vez más personas se refieren a Tiny Desk como El Tiny. Para él, el sobrenombre de El Tiny representa la naturaleza bicultural de Estados Unidos.

EL FUTURO DE EL TINY

De cara al futuro, Contreras y su equipo quieren aprovechar el impulso de El Tiny. También se siente honrado por la reacción de la audiencia. “Es gratificante saber que el apetito por las culturas, la música y la expresión es fuerte. No solo entre los latinos, sino al otro lado de la frontera ”, dijo. “Si más personas pudieran entenderse y apreciarse entre sí, valorar sus diferencias como lo hacen a través de la música, sería un mundo diferente”.z

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THE LAST

SESSION AFRO-BRAZILIAN ICON MILTON NASCIMENTO WILL BE GOING ON ONE LAST TOUR TO END HIS 60-YEAR CAREER IN MUSIC.

LA LEYENDA AFROBRASILEÑA MILTON NASCIMENTO REALIZARÁ UNA ÚLTIMA GIRA PARA PONER FIN A UNA CARRERA MUSICAL DE 60 AÑOS. By | Por: NATALIA PUERTAS CAVERO | AL DÍA News Writer

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efore her untimely death, which shocked all of Brazil, pop and jazz singer Elis Regina reportedly said: “If God had a voice, it would be Milton’s.” She was referring to Milton Nascimento, a living legend of Brazilian popular music who recently turned 80 years old.

A FINAL FAREWELL

The Brazilian singer-songwriter, one of the living legends of Brazilian popular music, announced last Tuesday, October 26, that in 2022 he will go on a farewell tour. He shared an animated video on his social networks: “A Última Sessão de Música”, his farewell tour. “A Última Sessão de Música” (The Last Music Session) is also the name of one of the songs from his album “Milagro dos Peixes” (Miracle of the Fishes, 1973). The artist has not provided further details of his latest tour. What is certain is that it coincides with his 60 years of artistic career.

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ntes de su prematura muerte, que conmocionó a todo Brasil, la cantante de pop y jazz Elis Regina habría dicho: “si Dios tuviera una voz, sería la de Milton”. Se refería a Milton Nascimento, leyenda en vida de la música popular en Brasil, quien recientemente cumplió 80 años.

DESPEDIDA FINAL

El cantautor brasileño, una de las leyendas vivas de la música popular de Brasil, anunció el pasado martes 26 de octubre que en 2022 realizará una gira de despedida. Compartió un video animado en sus redes sociales: “A Última Sessão de Música”, su gira de despedida. “A Última Sessão de Música” (La última sesión de música) es también el nombre de una de las canciones de su álbum “Milagro dos Peixes” (Milagro de los Pescados, 1973). El artista no ha brindado más detalles de su última gira. Lo cierto es que coincide con sus 60 años de trayectoria artística.

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Muy pocos en su profesión logran ser tan longevos y mucho menos pueden actuar a su avanzada edad. Aún así, todo ha sido un desafío.

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El artista brasileño Milton Nascimento, uno de los más importantes músico latinoamericanos, confirmó que en 2022 realizará una gira a manera de despedida de los escenarios. Tad Hershorn/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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If God had a voice, it would be Milton’s Si Dios tuviera una voz, sería la de Milton Elis Regina

ENGLISH Nascimento has suffered from diabetes and some heart problems in recent years. And although the voice that Regina was able to praise has not suffered with age, nor with health problems, the artist has had difficulties in some of his presentations. In his last performances before the pandemic, he had trouble walking on stage and his fragile state was evident to the fans who came to see this living legend. The five-time Grammy Award winner has 34 albums to his name and has shared the stage with dozens of groups and musicians, such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Mercedes Sosa, Fito Paez, Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, Sting, Paul Simon, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Duran Duran. Nascimento was born to a maid in Rio de Janeiro in 1942. When he was 18 months old, Milton was adopted by a couple that formerly employed his mother after she died. It also took him out of Rio and to Três Pontas in the state of Minas Gerais. His first dabbling in music came as an occasional DJ at radio stations once run by his father. The first real taste of success came when he moved to Belo Horizonte and became an integral leading figure of the Clube da Esquina music collective and movement. Influenced by the Beatles in Europe and The Platters in the U.S., Clube da Esquina was a collective of up-and-coming musicians based in Minas Gerais that fused rock, bossa nova, jazz, Brazilian folk and classical music to make a wholly unique sound. In the post-bossa nova period of the 60s and 70s, the collective released its own eponymous album in 1972 and achieved worldwide fame. Nascimento keeps that legacy alive all the way to his last session. z NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

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ESPAÑOL Nascimento ha sufrido diabetes y algunos problemas cardíacos en los últimos años. Y aunque la voz de la que Regina pudo o no alabar no ha sufrido con la edad, ni con problemas de salud, el artista sí ha tenido dificultades en algunas de sus presentaciones. En sus últimas actuaciones antes de la pandemia, tuvo problemas para caminar sobre el escenario y su frágil estado quedó en evidencia ante los fans que acudieron a ver a esta leyenda viviente. Nascimento ha ganado cinco premios Grammy tiene en su haber 34 discos y ha compartido escenario con decenas de grupos y músicos como Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Mercedes Sosa, Fito Paez, Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, Sting, Paul Simon, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil y Duran Duran. Hijo de una empleada doméstica, nació en Río de Janeiro en 1942,. Cuando tenía 18 meses fue adoptado por una pareja para la que su madre trabajaba antes de su muerte. La pareja lo sacó de Río y lo llevó a Três Pontas, en el estado de Minas Gerais. Su primera incursión en la música fue como DJ ocasional en estaciones de radio que tiempo atrás dirigió su padre. La primera vez que saboreó el éxito fue cuando se mudó a Belo Horizonte y se convirtió en una figura principal integral del colectivo y movimiento musical Clube da Esquina. Influenciado por los Beatles en Europa y The Platters en los EE. UU., Clube da Esquina era un colectivo de músicos prometedores, con sede en Minas Gerais y que fusionaban rock, bossa nova, jazz, folk brasileño y música clásica para crear un sonido totalmente único. En el período posterior a la bossa nova de los años 60 y 70, el colectivo lanzó su propio álbum homónimo en 1972 y alcanzó la fama mundial. Nascimento mantiene vivo ese legado. z

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GOING DIGITAL IS THE FUTURE OF BANKING

WITH NEARLY EVERY BANK NOW OFFERING MOBILE AND DIGITAL BANKING SERVICES, THE USE OF THEM WILL ONLY CONTINUE TO GROW. LA MAYORÍA DE BANCOS OFRECEN YA SERVICIOS BANCARIOS MÓVILES Y DIGITALES, Y SU USO SEGUIRÁ CRECIENDO. By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Writer

he digital world is taking over just about every aspect of our lives and in banking, it’s no different. As of 2006, 80% of U.S. banks offered online banking services, providing customers with a simple, safe and convenient way to complete financial tasks and reach their monetary goals. In the years since — and especially since the start of the pandemic — customers have started using online banking at a quicker pace to keep track of their expenses, send and receive money, make purchases and more. Here are four ways digital banking can make customers’ lives easier: • Money When You Need It - Most online and mobile banking allows customers to freeze debit cards in the case they are stolen or misplaced, while being able to continue making purchases without the physical card in hand. Connecting apps like Zelle® to your bank account allows for convenient money transfers. • Deposit Checks Securely - Instead of commuting to the bank, customers can deposit a check by signing and taking a picture with their mobile banking app and send the funds into their account. • Withdraw Cash and Make Deposits with Limited Contact Mobile banking allows customers to withdraw cash from ATMs and make on-the-go payments and deposits with less physical contact. • Go Paperless - With the ability to check bank statements and pay bills online, all documents can be in one place for quick and easy access. A study by the Financial Health Network found that 81% of customers 60 to 69 own a smartphone, with 94% using their device every day.

ENGLISH Given the high percentage of individuals who own a smartphone and have a bank account, connecting your account to digital payment apps may have some great benefits. Here are some tips and benefits: • Find Out What Your Bank Offers Services like Zelle allow customers to connect their checking account, making it easier to send and receive money. Similar to other payment apps, like Venmo and Paypal, albeit often times they charge a fee while Zelle does not. • Connect Your Credit Card - A Cash Connect survey found that 82% of businesses saw an increase in P2P apps being used for purchases over the past six months. Connecting your credit card to your P2P apps can provide an added layer of security. • Going Contactless - A contactless credit card allows customers to receive an added benefit of enhanced security at chip-enabled terminals without having to touch anything but your own card. • Using Your Banking App Safely - Mobile banking apps allow customers to check statements, deposit checks, make credit card and mortgage payments and much more in a quick and safe way. • Chat With Your Banker When and Where You Want To - Some banks’ mobile apps allow customers to connect directly with a live banker to assist with all banking needs in a personalized way. While many online and mobile banking services have existed long before COVID-19, the pandemic has brought the level of need and convenience of these apps to an all-time high. z

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l mundo digital se está apoderando de casi todos los aspectos de nuestras vidas y para la banca no es diferente. En 2006, el 80% de los bancos de EE. UU. ofrecían servicios bancarios online, brindando a los clientes una forma simple, segura y conveniente de completar las tareas financieras y alcanzar sus metas monetarias. En los años posteriores, y especialmente desde el inicio de la pandemia, los clientes han comenzado a utilizar la banca online a un ritmo más rápido para realizar un seguimiento de sus gastos, enviar y recibir dinero, realizar compras y más. A continuación, presentamos cuatro formas en las que la banca digital puede facilitar la vida de los clientes: • Dinero cuando lo necesita: La mayoría de la banca móvil y en línea permite a los clientes congelar tarjetas débito en caso de robo o extravío, mientras pueden continuar realizando compras sin la tarjeta física en la mano. Conectar aplicaciones como Zelle® a su cuenta bancaria permite transferencias de dinero convenientes. • Depositar cheques de forma segura: En lugar de ir al banco, los clientes pueden depositar un cheque firmando y tomando una foto de éste con su aplicación de banca móvil y enviar los fondos a su cuenta. • Retirar efectivo y realizar depósitos con contacto limitado: La banca móvil permite a los clientes retirar efectivo de los cajeros automáticos y realizar pagos y depósitos sobre la marcha con menos contacto físico. • Olvídese del papel: Con la capacidad de verificar extractos bancarios y pagar facturas en línea, todos los documentos pueden estar en un solo lugar para un acceso rápido y fácil. Un estudio de Financial Health Network halló que el 81% de los clientes de 60 a 69 años poseen un smartphone, y el 94% usa su dispositivo todos los días.

Dado el alto porcentaje de personas que poseen un smartphone y una cuenta bancaria, conectar su cuenta a aplicaciones de pago digital puede tener grandes beneficios. A continuación, se ofrecen algunos consejos y ventajas: • Descubra lo que ofrece su banco: Servicios como Zelle permiten a los clientes conectar su cuenta corriente, lo que facilita el envío y la recepción de dinero. Similar a otras aplicaciones de pago, como Venmo y Paypal, aunque a menudo cobran una tarifa, mientras que Zelle no lo hace. • Conecte su tarjeta de crédito: Una encuesta de Cash Connect encontró que el 82% de las empresas vieron un aumento en el uso de aplicaciones P2P para compras durante los últimos seis meses. Conectar su tarjeta de crédito a sus aplicaciones P2P puede proporcionar una capa adicional de seguridad. • Disfrute del Contactless: Una tarjeta de crédito contactless permite a los clientes recibir un beneficio adicional de seguridad mejorada en terminales con chip sin tener que tocar nada más que su propia tarjeta. • Use de forma segura su aplicación bancaria: Las aplicaciones de banca móvil permiten a los clientes consultar estados de cuenta, depositar cheques, realizar pagos con tarjeta de crédito e hipotecas y mucho más de una manera rápida y segura. • Chatee con su banquero cuando y donde quiera: Las aplicaciones móviles de algunos bancos permiten a los clientes conectarse directamente con un banquero en vivo para ayudar con todas las necesidades bancarias de forma personalizada. Si bien muchos servicios bancarios en línea y móviles existían mucho antes del COVID-19, la pandemia ha elevado el nivel de necesidad y conveniencia de estas aplicaciones a un nivel sin precedentes. z

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s the fight against the novel coronavirus continues, now is a good time to dive into the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done. The initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine took place just before the calendars turned to 2021. As the months went on, more and more adults — and later some children — became eligible to receive it. As the one-year anniversary of the vaccine rollout approaches in the next few months, many conclusions can be drawn about what has taken place. On Sept. 16, Dr. Denise Johnson, Acting Physician General at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, spoke with AL DÍA to talk about where we stand today, and detail some of the efforts the state is involved in to get more people vaccinated against the virus.

above 65%, with Montour currently leading the way at 74.5%. In other counties such as Juniata, Susquehanna and Bradford, the rate of fully vaccinated individuals is at 40% and below. “We’ve seen the heavily populated urban counties really seem to have a little bit higher vaccination rates,” said Dr. Johnson. “And sometimes access to the vaccine is easier in the urban areas than in the rural counties.” The reasoning behind the uneven vaccination rates across the state can be linked to both geographic and ideological reasoning. When asked why many people are deciding against getting vaccinated, Dr. Johnson noted several reasons, such as political beliefs, concerns about potential side effects and a lack of credible information.

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Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 1,420,478 total cases of COVID-19 in the state of Pennsylvania, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In comparison to the number of cases, 16,038,687 total vaccines (9,194,768 partial and 7,350,438 full) have been administered with 57.4% of the state fully vaccinated and 71.8% partially vaccinated, according to Health Data. Across the state’s 67 counties, the number of people fully vaccinated varies. In some counties, such as Montour, Lehigh, Chester and Allegheny, the percentage of residents fully vaccinated is

With science continuing to point to getting vaccinated as the most effective way to combat the virus, there are a number of efforts underway to increase the number of vaccinated across the state. “We’ve had a multi-pronged approach from the state,” said Dr. Johnson. “We’re using lots and lots of different initiatives to make sure that we get every eligible Pennsylvanian vaccinated.” She noted that two major focus areas of those initiatives are access and information. The state has made an effort to get more people vaccinated by expanding

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l lanzamiento inicial de la vacuna COVID-19 tuvo lugar justo antes de estrenarse el 2021. A medida que pasaban los meses, más y más adultos, y luego algunos niños, se volvieron elegibles a ser inoculados. Ante la inminente llegada del primer aniversario del lanzamiento de la vacuna , se pueden sacar muchas conclusiones sobre lo que ha sucedido. El 16 de septiembre, la Dra. Denise Johnson, médica general interina del Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania, habló con AL DÍA para hablar sobre la situación actual y detallar algunos de los esfuerzos en los que está involucrado el estado para que más personas se vacunen contra el virus.

completamente vacunadas es del 40% o menos. “Hemos visto que los condados urbanos densamente poblados parecen tener tasas de vacunación un poco más altas”, dijo la Dra. Johnson. “Y, a veces, el acceso a la vacuna es más fácil en las zonas urbanas que en los condados rurales”. El razonamiento detrás de las tasas desiguales de vacunación en todo el estado puede vincularse tanto a un razonamiento geográfico como ideológico. Cuando se le preguntó por qué muchas personas deciden no vacunarse, el Dra. Johnson señaló varias razones, como creencias políticas, preocupaciones ante los posibles efectos secundarios y la falta de información creíble.

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Desde el inicio de la pandemia, ha habido un total de 1.420.478 casos de COVID-19 en el estado de Pensilvania, según datos del Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania. En comparación con el número de casos, se han administrado 16,038,687 vacunas totales (9,194,768 parciales y 7,350,438 completas) con un 57.4% de la población del estado completamente vacunada y un 71.8% parcialmente vacunada, según Datos de Salud. En los 67 condados del estado, la cantidad de personas completamente vacunadas varía. En algunos condados, como Montour, Lehigh, Chester y Allegheny, el porcentaje de residentes completamente vacunados es superior al 65%, con Montour actualmente a la cabeza con un 74,5%. En otros condados como Juniata, Susquehanna y Bradford, la tasa de personas

Dado que la ciencia sigue señalando que vacunarse es la forma más eficaz de combatir el virus, se están llevando a cabo varias campañas para aumentar el número de personas vacunadas en todo el estado. “Hemos tenido un enfoque de múltiples frentes por parte del estado”, dijo la Dra. Johnson. “Estamos usando muchísimas iniciativas diferentes para asegurarnos de que todos los residentes de Pensilvania elegibles sean vacunados”. Estas iniciativas han sido concebidas en base a dos áreas de enfoque principales: el acceso y la información. El estado ha hecho un esfuerzo para vacunar a más personas ampliando el acceso desde clínicas hospitalarias, grandes cadenas de farmacias y farmacias independientes, y consultorios médicos a otros lugares no tradicionales. Esto incluye lugares de culto, eventos

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access from hospital clinics, large chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies, and physician offices to other non-traditional places. This includes houses of worship, indoor and outdoor community events, state parks, mobile clinics, and in some instances, door-to-door. “Any place that people can gather, we are doing vaccinations,” said Dr. Johnson. In terms of information, the overarching goal is to provide credible information that will help individuals make informed decisions on getting vaccinated, with help from a number of community partners. The PA Department of Health website includes a number of resources in different languages, with messaging also spreading to social media channels. “We’ve understood that the messenger is just as important or maybe even more important than the message,” said Dr. Johnson. “So we have engaged our community partners to be able to carry that message so that people can hear the vaccine information in their language, as well as from a person who looks like them.”

comunitarios en interiores y exteriores, parques estatales, clínicas móviles y, en algunos casos, puerta a puerta. “En cualquier lugar donde la gente pueda reunirse, estamos vacunando”, explicó la Dra. Johnson. En términos de información, el objetivo general es brindar información fiable que ayude a las personas a tomar decisiones documentadas sobre la vacunación, con la ayuda de varios socios comunitarios. El sitio web del Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania incluye una serie de recursos en diferentes idiomas, y los mensajes también se extienden a los canales de las redes sociales. “Hemos entendido que el mensajero es tan importante o tal vez incluso más importante que el mensaje”, comentó la Dra. Johnson. “Por eso, hemos comprometido a nuestros socios comunitarios para poder llevar ese mensaje para que las personas puedan escuchar la información sobre la vacuna en su idioma, así como de una persona que se parezca a ellos”.

MORE WORK AHEAD

En general, Pensilvania lo está haciendo bastante bien en términos de tasa de vacunación; sin embargo, la Dra. Johnson señaló que siempre hay margen de mejora. Hasta la fecha, Pensilvania ha sumado 29,323 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19, según el panel de control de COVID-19 de Pensilvania. Además, hay alrededor de 4.313 casos nuevos por día. Con la aparición de la variante Delta, que es más transmisible, que conduce a un aumento de las infecciones, las hospitalizaciones y las muertes, la necesidad de vacunar a la mayor cantidad posible de personas se vuelve aún más primordial. “Todavía tenemos que asegurarnos de que la gente salga y se vacune porque los casos que estamos viendo, las hospitalizaciones y ciertamente las muertes que estamos viendo, se dan abrumadoramente entre los no vacunados”, agregó la Dra. Johnson. “Por lo tanto, nuestra manera de salir de esta pandemia, es lograr que las personas que aún no están vacunadas lo estén completamente”. z

Overall, Pennsylvania is doing fairly well in terms of vaccination rate; however, Dr. Johnson noted there is always room for improvement. To date, Pennsylvania has seen 29,323 COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Pennsylvania COVID-19 dashboard. In addition, there are about 4,313 new cases per day. With the emergence of the Delta variant — which is more highly transmissible — leading to increased infections, hospitalizations and death, the need to get as many people as possible vaccinated becomes even more paramount. “We still need to make sure that people are going out there and getting vaccinated because the cases that we’re seeing, the hospitalizations and certainly the deaths that we’re seeing, are overwhelmingly in the unvaccinated,” Dr. Johnson added. “So getting people who are not yet vaccinated, fully vaccinated, is our way out of this pandemic.” z

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1 -Two traditions in force in Mexico: that of the music of the mariachis and that of the Day of the Dead. Dos tradiciones vigentes en México: La de la música de los mariachis y la del Día de Muertos Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images 2- Monarch butterflies arrive in Mexico these days. In tradition they symbolize the souls of the dead who come to visit. Las mariposas monarcas llegan a México por estos días. En la tradición simbolizan a las almas de los muertos que llegan de visita Daniel Cardenas/ Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. 3- In Playa del Carmen they do the ‘Todos Somos Catrinas’ festival. The policemen advise the participants and also join in the tradition. En Playa del Carmen hacen el festival ‘Todos Somos Catrinas’. Los policías aconsejan a los participantes y también se unen a la tradición. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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he Mexican tradition of worshiping the deceased is more alive than ever, after enduring restrictions last year due to the pandemic. This year, thousands of families took to the streets to show the strength of this ‘celebration of death’, which comes from pre-Hispanic times and has a color without equal. There are three days dedicated to the dead. On October 31, those who died in accidents; the first of November, to the children; and October 2, to adults. It is the way to welcome those who return from the afterlife to the homes of their loved ones. z

5 4 - Color and creativity are mixed in the different expressions of this pre-Hispanic tradition. El color y la creatividad se mezclan en las diferentes expresiones de esta tradición prehispánica. on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City. The parade is a review of Mexican tradition. Aspecto del desfile por la Avenida Reforma en Ciudad de México. Es un repaso por la tradición mexicana. in the celebration. Makeup is a central protagonist. Las familias se unen para participar en la celebración. El maquillaje es un protagonista central. Alfredo Martinez/Getty Images

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a tradición mexicana de rendir culto a los difuntos está más viva que nunca, después de soportar el año pasado las restricciones por cuenta de la pandemia. Este año, miles de familias salieron a las calles para poner de presente el peso de esta celebración a la muerte, que viene desde la época prehispánica y que tiene un colorido sin igual. Son tres días dedicados a los muertos. El 31 de octubre, a quienes fallecieron en accidentes; el primero de noviembre, a los niños; y el 2 a los adultos. Es la manera de darles la bienvenida a quienes regresan del más allá a las casas de sus seres queridos.z

6 Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images 5- Images of the parade

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FROM PAGE COMED’S NEW CEO From pag. 6 |

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Upon taking on this new leadership role with ComEd, Quinones will be leaving his post as president & CEO of the New York Power Authority, the largest state-owned public power organization in the nation. Quinones had spent the last 14 years with NYPA, including serving the last decade as president & CEO. During his final presentation to the board of trustees for the NYPA, Quinones noted how his 14 years was the longest he had ever been with a single organization, calling his tenure there “the defining experience of my career” and “the honor and privilege of a lifetime.” He further stated that he knew it

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would be a difficult decision to leave his position as leader of the NYPA and that only “a truly exceptional opportunity could convince me to do so,” defining his new upcoming role as such. Upon his decision to become the new president and CEO of ComEd, Quinones said: “I believe that this is the right move at this time for me.” Quinones will remain in his role as president and CEO of NYPA until Nov. 5, and will officially begin his new position with ComEd on Nov. 15, 2021. Exelon Corp. is the nation’s leading competitive energy provider, which does business with approximately 10 million customers across 48 states, D.C. and Canada, and employs approximately 32,300 people nationwide. z

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Al asumir este nuevo papel de liderazgo en ComEd, Quiñones dejará su puesto como presidente y CEO de la New York Power Authority, la empresa estatal de energía pública más grande del país. Quiñones llevaba más de 14 años trabajando para NYPA, incluida la última década como presidente y CEO. Durante su presentación final a la junta de fideicomisarios de la NYPA, señaló que sus 14 años fueron los más largos que había pasado en una sola empresa. Calificó su mandato allí como “la experiencia definitoria de mi carrera” y “el honor y privilegio de toda una vida”. Señaló, además, que sabía que sería una decisión difícil dejar su puesto como

líder de la NYPA y que solo “una oportunidad verdaderamente excepcional podría convencerme de hacerlo”, definiendo su nuevo puesto como tal. Tras su decisión de convertirse en el nuevo presidente y CEO de ComEd, Quiñones dijo: “Creo que esta es la decisión correcta en este momento para mí”. Quiñones permaneció en su puesto de presidente y director ejecutivo de NYPA hasta el 5 de noviembre y comienza oficialmente su nuevo puesto en ComEd este 15 de noviembre. Exelon Corp. es el proveedor de energía competitiva líder del país, que opera con aproximadamente 10 millones de clientes en 48 estados, D.C. y Canadá, y emplea aproximadamente a 32,300 personas en todo el país. z

UPPING THE PRESSURE ON BERKS From pag. 9 |

peated sexual assault at Berks Detention Center. “Berks will have the shameful distinction of being the only women’s immigration detention center in the northeast. The Commonwealth should not be in the business of jailing women who seek asylum or other legal protections when community-based alternatives exist,” Dean wrote. Dean also stated that local elected officials have already committed to finding funding to use the facility for non-carceral purposes that would provide much-needed human services to the community.

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disconnect between what Latinx voters want and what politicians are actually doing. “There is a disconnect between campaign promises and the follow-through on those promises. And that disconnect then becomes a slap in the face,” Rivera wrote. Rivera also emphasized that not only is migration a normal human experience, it is a human right, and no level of intimidation from the U.S. government will hinder the natural human instinct to survive and protect children. “We need a pathway to citizenship and the dismantling of the deportation machine all at the same time. We need to demand everything that our communities deserve and be unapologetic when doing so. President Biden, it’s time to shut down Berks. It’s time to shut it all down,” Rivera said.z

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mujer hondureña para evitar un juicio por sus acusaciones de agresión sexual repetida en el centro de detención de Berks. “Berks tendrá la vergonzosa distinción de ser el único centro de detención de inmigrantes para mujeres del noreste. El Commonwealth no debería estar en el negocio de encarcelar a mujeres que buscan asilo u otras protecciones legales cuando existen alternativas basadas en la comunidad ”, escribió Dean. Dean también declaró que los funcionarios electos locales ya se han comprometido a encontrar fondos para usar la instalación con fines no carcelarios, que proporcionarían servicios humanitarios muy necesarios a la comunidad.

UNA FISURA ELECTORAL

En un artículo de opinión para Generocity, Jasmine Rivera, organizadora comunitaria de Shut Down Berks Coalition,

escribió sobre la desconexión entre lo que quieren los votantes latinos y lo que los políticos están haciendo en realidad. “Existe una desconexión entre las promesas de campaña y el cumplimiento de esas promesas. Y esa desconexión luego se convierte en una bofetada en la cara”, escribió. Rivera también enfatizó que la migración no solo es una experiencia humana normal, es un derecho humano, y ningún nivel de intimidación por parte del gobierno de los Estados Unidos obstaculizará el instinto humano natural de sobrevivir y proteger a los niños. “Necesitamos un camino hacia la ciudadanía y el desmantelamiento de la máquina de deportación al mismo tiempo. Necesitamos exigir todo lo que nuestras comunidades merecen y no pedir disculpas al hacerlo. Presidente Biden, es hora de cerrar Berks. Es hora de cerrarlo todo”, dijo Rivera.z

FOLLOWING THE POWELL DOCTRINE From pag. 11 |

U.S. still went to Iraq, deposed its leader, threw the country into more disarray, and created a new fertile breeding ground for the terrorists it chased to the Middle East in the first place. No matter how the U.S. government tries to spin its involvement in both conflicts, the only part of the Powell Doc-

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trine it carried out was the “overwhelming force” part, which as happens in war, affected mostly innocent people and radicalized them against U.S. interests in the process. That is not just Powell’s legacy, but a hard truth about all U.S. leaders in the post-9/11 era.z

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de la Doctrina Powell que llevó a cabo fue la parte de la “fuerza abrumadora”, que como sucede en toda guerra, afectó en su mayoría a personas inocentes y las radicalizó contra los intereses estadounidenses por el camino. Ese no es solo el legado de Powell, sino una dura verdad sobre todos los líderes estadounidenses en la era posterior al 11-S.z

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02546018 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 24th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 512 STEVENS STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08103 Being Tax Lot: 2, Block: 180 Dimensions approximately: 14 FEET WIDE BY 105 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: SOUTH 5TH STREET The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $94,169.04 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: BYALMA TORRES AKA BYALMA D. TORRES, ET AL, and taken in execution of THE BANK OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY DBA CHRISTINA TRUST BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR LOAN TRUST 1 GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001617 DATED: October 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 2021 KML LAW GROUP, PC THE LITS BUILDING- SUITE 5000 701 MARKET STREET ATTN: POST SALE $144 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

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SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02355218 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1st Day of DECEMBER, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in BOROUGH OF PINE HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 23 WILSON ROAD, PINE HILL, NJ 08021 Being Tax Lot: 15, Block: 2 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 150 Nearest Cross Street: CROSS ROAD *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $115,789.27 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

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SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F747819 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1Oth day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1216 JACKSON ST, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY Dimensions approximately:13’ X 100’ Nearest Cross Street: LOUIS ST Prior liens and encumbrances not extinguished by sale: Tax Sale Certificate #20-02137; $685.37 as of October 1, 2020 OPEN TAX QUARTERS AND UNPAID MUNICIPAL CHARGES DUE AND OWING TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN: $450.23 AS OF MAY 1, 2021 The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $15,223.97 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Note: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through advertisement. Seized as the property of: RAYMOND RODRIGUEZ, ET AL, and taken in execution OF PRO CAP 5 STERLING NAT’L BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US BANK GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001470 Dated: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2021 EISENBERG, GOLD & AGRAWAL. GARY C. ZEITZ, LLC 1101 LAUREL OAK RD. SUITE 170 VOORHEES, NJ 08043 $149.76

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. DJ8769920/ DC1104519 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 24th Day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF PINE HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1501 MASON RUN Nearest Cross Street: MONTGOMERY AVENUE Being Tax Lot: 9-C-1501 in Block: 1 Dimensions approximately: Amount Due for Water: Camden County Municipal Utility District THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $7,717.97 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: VIVIAN MARIE BROWN, and taken in execution of MASON RN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001531 DATED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17 2021 SIMEONE & RAYNOR, LLC HARVARD LAW BLDG 1522 ROUTE 38 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 $135.36 NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1st Day of DECEMBER, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in BOROUGH OF PINE HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 903 CHAMPLAIN DRIVE, VOORHES, NJ 08043 Being Tax Lot: 47, Block: 230.31 Qual: C0903 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 150 Nearest Cross Street: CONDO *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $328,556.90 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: PHILIP SCHER; CAROLE SCHER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and taken in execution of U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016 - CTT GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001674 Dated: November 3,10,17, 24, 2021 PARKER MCCAY, P.A. 9000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE SUITE 300 P.O. BOX 5054 MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 $161.28

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SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00766320 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1st Day of DECEMBER, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the Municipality of BROOKLAWN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 221 NOREG PL, BROOKLAWN, NJ 08030 Being Tax Lot: 27, Block: 24 Dimensions approximately: 30 FEET WIDE BY 130 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: HAAKON RD THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND,IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. 2021 Qtr3 Due: 08/01/2021 $1,059.46 OPEN 2021 Qtr 4 Due: 11/01/2021 $1,059.46 OPEN 2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,091.98 OPEN Sewer: Brooklawn Boro 303 Christiana Road Brooklawn, NJ 08030 856-456-0750 Acct: 27808 0 04/01/2021 - 06/30/2021 $57.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $114.00 OPEN Water: Brooklawn Boro 303 Christiana Road Brooklawn, NJ 08030 856-456-0750 Acct: 27808 0 04/01/2021 - 06/30/2021 $91.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $182.00 OPEN *CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 FERRY Ave. Camden NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 070004585 06/01/2021 - 08/31/2021 $88.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $528.00 Liens: Year: Amount: $4,812.67 Cert No.: 18-00013 Sold: 09/19/2018 To: DSHC ENTERPRISES LLC The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $225,268.70 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: DANA NESTOR; ROBERT CLOTHIER; MICHAEL NESTOR; UNITED GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA and taken in execution of LOANCARE, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001658 Dated: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $221.76

SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01286119 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 24th Day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 991 CUMMINGS AVENUE, BLENHEIM A/K/A BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012 Tax Lot #5 ; Block #6201 Dimensions approximately: 95 x 300 Nearest Cross Street: WOODLAND AVENUE A full legal description can be found at the Office of the Register. Taxes and Other Encumbrances: Taxes are current through 2nd quarter of 2021* Tax Sale Certificate # 19-00161 open balance in the amount of $1,403.61, good through 08/10/2021* Maintenance Special Charges open balance in the amount of $402.59, good through 08/10/2021* *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $208,672.60 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: JOSEPH E. RICH, HIS HEIRS, DIVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, ET AL. and taken in execution of WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001570 DATED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17 2021 STERN &EISENBERG, PC 1040 N.KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 $178.56

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00873319 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 24th Day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 415 BARROWS ROAD Being Tax Lot 2 ; Block 1601 Dimensions approximately: 50 x 100 Nearest Cross Street: BANNARD AVENUE (formerly Fern Avenue) Beginning at a point in the Southwesterly line of Barrows Road, a distance of 50 feet Southeastwardly from the Southeasterly line of Bannard Avenue (formerly Fern Avenue); thence extending Pursuant to a tax search of 08/16/2021; 2021 Qtr 4 Due: 11/01/2021 TO BE DETERMINED, 2022 Qtr 1Due : 02/01/2022 TO BE DETERMINED. Water: ACCT: 4094560 00 To: 05/10/2021 $25.25 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $456.95 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS Subject to final reading. Vacant ot charge may exist. Contact PROCHAMPS @ 321-421-6639 or www.prochamps. com for additional Billing. Payment and Renewal Details (if applicable) CCMUA Acct: 270066939 06/01/2021 08/31/2021$88.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $528.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS Sewer Acct: 41354025 0 08/01/2021 - 10/31/2021 $51.50 OPEN $374.36 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS (This concise description does not constitute a legal description. A copy of the legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.) THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $156,508.36 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: THEODORE YOUNG A/K/A THEODORE A. YOUNG, and taken in execution of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001559 DATED: October 27, November 3, 10, 17 2021 FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP 80 MAIN STREET SUITE 406 WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052 $201.6 • 37

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00142821 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1Oth day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Name of Sale: FULTON BANK N.A. VS CUGINI HOLDINGS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Street No.: 71 EVERGREEN AVENUE, BLACKWOOD, TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, NJ 08012 Municipality : TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER County: CAMDEN State : NEW JERSEY Tax Lot and Block Nos.: BLOCK 13103 LOT 26 The Dimensions: 256.26’ X 182.60’ X 246.56’ X 157.93’ No. of feet to the Nearest Cross Street: APPROXIMATELY 406.26 FEET TO RIDGE AVENUE The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $51,075.74 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Note: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through advertisement. Seized as the property of: CUGINI HOLDINGS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; SHAUNA B. CUGINI; A. JOHN FALCIANI; STATE OF NEW JERSEY, and taken in execution of FULTON BANK, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001382 Dated: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2021 EISENBERG, GOLD & AGRAWAL. 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 200 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 $152.64

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00164118 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1Oth day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Concise Property Description The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as address: 2509 49TH STREET, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 Lot and Block: LOT 2, BLOCK 4812 Dimensions approximately: 52.27FT X 125FT Nearest Cross Street: 49TH STREET Note: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. To the best of this firm's knowledge, this property is not an affordable unit subject to Fair Housing Act. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $145,110.24 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of:IRAVIAA. NICHOLS, HIS/HER HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; AND UNKNOWN TENANT THROUGH 10, BEING PARTIES WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE SOME RIGHT TO INTEREST IN MORTGAGED PREMISES AS TENANTS. PERSONS IN POSSESSION, SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS THEIR TRUE NAMES UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, and taken in execution of 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001461 Dated: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2021 EISENBERG, GOLD & AGRAWAL. LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL C. D’ARIES, LLC 222 SUSSEX STREET HARRISON, NJ 07029 $161.28

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00574220 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 17th Day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 428 WARWICK ROAD, LAWNSIDE, NJ 08045 Tax Lot # 3 f/k/a 4.E; Block # 106 f/k/a 8 Dimensions approximately: 72 X 148 Nearest Cross Street: ACCESS ROAD A full legal description can be found at the Office of the Register. Taxes and Other Encumbrances: Taxes are current through 2nd quarter of 2021* *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: MILDRED B. REED A/K/A MILDRED REED, ET AL, and taken in execution of US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-GEL2 GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001475 DATED: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2021 STERN &EISENBERG, PC 1040 N.KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 407 $164.16 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

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"APPROXIMATELY" $1,304,775.15 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02546018 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 24th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1038 HADDON AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ 08103 Being Tax Lot: 28, Block: 1286 Dimensions approximately: 14 FEET WIDE BY 80 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: MOUNT VERNON STREET The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $47,965.31 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: OTHNEIL C. MCNEILL AKA OTHNEIL MCNEILL, HIS/HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, ET AL, and taken in execution of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TRUST V-D GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001609 Dated: October 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 2021 KML LAW GROUP, PC THE LITS BUILDING- SUITE 5000 701 MARKET STREET ATTN: POST SALE $149.76 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F02734513 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1st Day of DECEMBER, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 634 THIRD STREET, ATCO, NJ 08004 Being Tax Lot: 8, Block: 131 Dimensions approximately: 1.439 AC Nearest Cross Street: RARITRAN AVENUE The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01188518 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 17th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 10 FRANKFORD AVENUE, GLOUCESTER TWP (BLACKWOOD), NJ 08012 Being Tax Lot: 2 in Block: 12612 Dimensions approximately: 50’ X 125’ Nearest Cross Street: S. BLACK HORSE PIKE The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: SUSAN J. SZALABOFKA A/K/A SUSAN J. DINGLER, ET AL, and taken in execution of CILICI, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 18005487 Dated: November 3,10,17,24 KML LAW GROUP, PC THE LITS BUILDING- SUITE 5000 701 MARKET STREET ATTN: POST SALE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 $138.24

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: BARBARA GRAVES, ET AL, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF LODGE SERIES IV TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001501 Dated: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2021 KNUCKLES, KOMOSINSKI & MANFRO LLP 50 TICE BOULEVARD WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677 $129.6

"APPROXIMATELY" $361,789.09 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

"APPROXIMATELY" $158,831.01 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 11, 2021 ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER 18, 2021 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF THE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

AVISO DEL 11 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021 REUNIONES DEL COMITÉ DE ADMINISTRACIÓN Y OPERACIONES Y EL 18 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021 REUNIÓN MENSUAL DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DE LA AUTORIDAD DE TRANSPORTE DEL SUDESTE DE PENNSYLVANIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) will be holding its Monthly Administration and Operations Committee Meetings (“Committee Meetings”) virtually on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 12:00 Noon and Monthly Board Meeting (the “Board Meeting”) virtually on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.

SE NOTIFICA que la Autoridad de Transporte del Sureste de Pensilvania ("SEPTA") celebrará sus Reuniones Mensuales del Comité de Administración y Operaciones ("Reuniones del Comité") virtualmente el jueves 11 de noviembre de 2021 a las 12:00 del mediodía y la Reunión Mensual de la Junta Directiva (la "Reunión de la Junta Directiva") virtualmente el jueves 18 de noviembre de 2021 a las 3:00 p.m. Las reuniones de los comités y de la Junta Directiva se llevarán a cabo mediante WebEx. En el sitio web de la Autoridad, www.septa.org, se publicará más información sobre cómo inscribirse para asistir a través de WebEx. Se aceptarán y considerarán los comentarios del público. Las personas que deseen asistir a las reuniones virtuales deberán inscribirse previamente en www.septa.org/notice. Las personas que deseen intervenir en las reuniones deberán inscribirse previamente antes de las 9:00 horas del día de la reunión programada en www.septa.org/notice. Las personas que deseen hacer comentarios orales pueden llamar al 215.580.7211 y presentar dichos comentarios a través de un mensaje de voz. Las personas que deseen presentar comentarios por escrito pueden enviarlos por correo electrónico al Secretario de la Junta en BoardSecretary@septa.org o por correo postal a SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Sólo es necesaria una forma de comunicación. Tenga en cuenta que todos los comentarios deben ser recibidos por el Secretario de la Junta antes del cierre del 17 de noviembre de 2021 para ser considerados para la Reunión de la Junta, o antes del cierre del 10 de noviembre de 2021 para ser considerados para las Reuniones del Comité. Todos los comentarios recibidos pasarán a formar parte del registro público y se incluirán en la transcripción de la reunión del Consejo, que se publicará posteriormente en el sitio web de SEPTA en www.septa.org. También se publicará una grabación de la reunión del Consejo en la página web de SEPTA www.septa.org/notice. Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. Presidente

The Committee Meetings and Board Meeting will be conducted using WebEx. Further information on how individuals can register to attend via WebEx will be posted on the Authority’s website: www.septa.org. Public comments will be accepted and considered. Anyone wishing to attend the virtual meetings must pre-register at www.septa.org/notice. Those wishing to speak at the meetings must pre-register by 9:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting at www.septa.org/notice. Individuals desiring to provide oral comments may call 215.580.7211 and submit such comments via voicemail message. Individuals wishing to file written comments may email them to the Board Secretary at BoardSecretary@septa.org or via U.S. mail to SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Only one form of communication is necessary. Please note that all comments must be received by the Board Secretary by close of business on November 17, 2021 to be considered for the Board Meeting, or by close of business on November 10, 2021 to be considered for the Committee Meetings. All comments received will become part of the public record and will be included in the transcript of the Board Meeting, which will be subsequently posted on the SEPTA website at www.septa.org. A recording of the Board Meeting will also be posted for viewing on SEPTA’s website at www.septa.org/notice. Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. Chairman NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

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JOBS SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00644820 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 17th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as:200 SOUTH BROADWAY Being Tax Lot: 23, Block: 135 Dimensions approximately: 28 X 75 Nearest Cross Street: MARKET STREET Additionally, the sum of $7,731.41 is the amount represented to Plaintiff, by the Tax Collector’s Office as being outstanding on account of taxes due and owing through January 13, 2021 on Lot 23 and 24. This sale is subject to any and all unpaid Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority charges which may be due and owing whether set forth herein or not. This sale is also subject to any and all other unpaid taxes, water, sewer, municipal liens or any other charges which may be due and owing whether set forth herein or not. This sale is also subject to any and all other unpaid taxes, water, sewer, municipal liens or any other charges which may be due and owing whether set forth herein or no. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED HEREBY AND, IF SO, TO ASCERTAIN THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THERE ON. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $355,441.42 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Note: The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through advertisement. Seized as the property of: LANCES BEVERAGE, INC; DENNIS GALLIGAN; TAMMY GALLIGAN A/K/A TAMMY WALTERS, and taken in execution of TD BANK, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001516 Dated: October 20,27, November 3, 10, 2021 SALDUTTI LAW GROUP 800 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY SUITE 300 $181.44 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F0017420 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 17th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 7760 MARION AVENUE, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109 Being Tax Lot: 27, Block : 3904 Dimensions approximately: 24 X 150 Nearest Cross Street: UNION AVE SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): *Taxes - at time of inquiry - 2’d quarter 2021 taxes open in the base amount of $613.19 and due 5/1/21 ; *Water - at the time of inquiry - past due balance in the amount of $212.66 open+interest and any additional charges that may become due through payoff; *Sewer - at the time of inquiry - unable to obtain account information due to Pennsauken Sewer Authority offices closed due to pandemic; *CCMUA - at the time of inquiry - past due balance in the amount of $595.93 open + interest and any additional charges that may become due through payoff; *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff; The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $146,485.74 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Note: The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY Seized as the property of: ANTHONY MCWILLIAMS AND HOLLY MCWILLIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001524 DATED:October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2021 ROMANO GARUBO & ARGENTIERI 52 NEWTON AVENUE P.O. BOX 456 $155.52 WOODBURY, NJ 08096

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By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00432019 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 10th day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF VORHEES, County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 4054 HERMITAGE DRIVE Block 213.01 Lot 93; Qual C4054 Dimensions approximately: CONDO Nearest Cross Street: KRESSON ROAD For interested parties regarding Sheriff’s Sale, please contact Auction.com at (800) 793-6107 or at www. auction.com Subject to: 0.00 *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. **All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $355,010.84 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Note: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through advertisement. Seized as the property of: YOUNG W. KIM, ET AL and taken in execution of U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE THE RMAC TRUST; SERIES 2015-CTT GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001417 Dated: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2021 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 201 $ $167.62 WESTMONT, NJ 08108

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SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F1926318 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 1Oth day of November, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Concise Property Description The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as address: 4207 REMINGTON AVENUE, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 Being Tax Lot: 10, Block 308 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 100 Nearest Cross Street: 44TH STREET BEGINNING IN THE NORTH-WESTERLY LINE OF REMINGTON AVENUE, 380 FEET SOUTHWEST-WARDLY FROM THE WESTERLY CORNER OF FORTY-FOURTH STREET AND REMINGTON AVENUE AND EXTENDING; THENCE “THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION.” PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES CCMUA OPEN PLUS PENALTY $348.21 WATER OPEN PLUS PENALTY $68.90 SEWER OPEN AND DUE $51.50 SEWER OPEN PLUS PENALTY $154.50 TOTAL AS OF MARCH 5,2020: $623.11 The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $367,673.20 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Seized as the property of: JOAN HORN, ET ALS, and taken in execution of DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES006FF7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 206-FF7 GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 21001440 Dated: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2021 FEINK, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 7 CENTURY DRIVE, SUITE 201 $172.80 PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

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THE ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL, BUT TWO CENTURIES AGO Subpoenas, charges, depositions, the role of Facebook, documentaries...but 2021 has not been the only attack on the Capitol. Citaciones, cargos, testimonios, el papel de Facebook, documentales... pero el de 2021 no ha sido el único ataque al Capitolio.

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LIKE MORE THAN 200 YEARS AGO? REGARDING THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL, IN THE 19TH CENTURY A COMMISSION INVESTIGATED A SIMILAR INCIDENT. VOLUMINOUS FILE, BUT NO CULPRITS. A PROPÓSITO DEL ATAQUE RECIENTE AL CAPITOLIO, EN EL SIGLO XIX UNA COMISIÓN INVESTIGÓ UN INCIDENTE SIMILAR. ARCHIVO VOLUMINOSO, PERO SIN CULPABLES. By | Por: FERNANDO CARREÑO ARRAZOLA | AL DÍA THOUGHT LEADERS

Old illustration of old Capitol, burned during the War of 1812, Washington DC.

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Ilustración del antiguo Capitolio, quemado durante la Guerra de 1812, Washington DC.

n 1814, a little more than 200 years ago, an investigation was initiated for an attack on the Capitol in Washington. The idea was to review the government’s inability to prevent the burning of the Capitol and other buildings by British troops. The House, meeting temporarily in a hotel, approved a special committee of three Federalists and three Democratic-Republicans. Something similar to the House committee currently investigating the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters last January. Before, as now, the facts were confusing, and there were too many interests and decisions made to assess. On the one hand, the intelligence reports were disastrous. It was believed that British troops would appear on one side and they appeared on another. General Winder, who led the defense of Washington, sent all the troops out of the capital to meet the enemy. Moreover, these soldiers were only volunteers from the District of Columbia and three neighboring states, and as writer Ronald G. Shafer mentions, “Maryland and Pennsylvania fail to provide the promised number of soldiers, and the Virginia militia didn’t reach the battlefield in time after being delayed getting arms and ammunition by a bureaucratic Army clerk who demanded signed receipts for every item.” By the time the soldiers intercepted the British it was too late and they were pushed into retreat. Then other bad decisions led the troops to the heights of

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ENGLISH Georgetown instead of the Capitol, so that when the British arrived, there was no defense at all. British Admiral George Cockburn sat in the House Speaker’s chair and asked derisively, “Shall this harbor of Yankee democracy be burned? All for it will say aye.” The question “carried unanimously.” “The troops piled up the furniture and Cockburn set it ablaze,” Shafer recounts, in the Post. The British also burned the White House, the Treasury, the War and State departments before returning to their ships. After only two months, the committee delivered a 370-page report with the facts, but surprisingly, conclusions and blame were avoided. The matter was put to bed in February 1815, just as Trump and his cronies intend to do some 200 years later. Will they pay for this grave offense to democracy worthy of British Admiral Cockburn? Hopefully this investigation will not end up shelved as well.z

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n 1814, hace un poco más de 200 años, se iniciaba una investigación por un ataque al Capitolio, en Washington. La idea era revisar la incapacidad del gobierno para evitar el incendio del Capitolio y otros edificios por parte de las tropas británicas. La Cámara, reunida temporalmente en un hotel, aprobó un comité especial de tres federalistas y tres demócratas-republicanos. Algo similar al comité de la Cámara, que actualmente investiga el ataque al Capitolio por parte de los seguidores de Trump, en enero pasado. Antes, como ahora, los hechos eran confusos, y había demasiados intereses y decisiones tomadas por evaluar. Por un lado, los informes de inteligencia eran desastrosos. Se creía que las tropas británicas aparecerían en un lado y aparecieron en otro. El general Winder, quien dirigía la defensa de Washington, envió todas las tropas fuera de la capital para enfrentar al enemigo. Además, estos soldados solo eran voluntarios del distrito de Columbia y de tres

Shall this harbor of Yankee democracy be burned? All for it will say aye ¿Debe quemarse este puerto de la democracia yanqui? Todos a favor dirán sí

estados vecinos, y como menciona el escritor Ronald G. Shafer, “Maryland y Pennsylvania no proporcionaron el número prometido de soldados, y la milicia de Virginia no llegó a la batalla a tiempo después de que se retrasara la obtención de armas y municiones por parte de un burocrático empleado del Ejército que exigía recibos firmados por cada artículo”. Cuando los soldados interceptaron a los británicos era muy tarde y fueron empujados a la retirada. Luego otras malas decisiones llevaron a las tropas a las alturas de Georgetown en lugar del Capitolio, por lo que, cuando llegaron los británicos, no había defensa alguna. El almirante británico George Cockburn se sentó en la silla del presidente de la Cámara y preguntó con sorna: “¿Debe quemarse este puerto de la democracia yanqui? Todos a favor dirán sí”. La pregunta “fue aprobada por unanimidad”. “Las tropas apilaron los muebles y Cockburn les prendió fuego”, cuenta Shafer en el Post. Los británicos también quemaron la Casa Blanca, el Tesoro, el departamento de Guerra y de Estado antes de regresar a sus barcos. Luego de solo dos meses, el comité entregó un informe de 370 páginas con los hechos, pero tamaña sorpresa, se evitaban conclusiones y culpas. El asunto fue encarpetado en febrero de 1815, tal como unos 200 años más tarde pretenden Trump y sus secuaces. ¿Pagarán por esta grave ofensa a la democracia digna del almirante británico Cockburn? Ojalá esta investigación no termine archivada también.z NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2021

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BEYOND THE DRUG WAR UNITED STATES ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN ITS STRATEGY WITH COLOMBIA. MORE EFFECTIVE RESULTS ARE EXPECTED. EE. UU. ANUNCIA CAMBIOS EN SU ESTRATEGIA CON COLOMBIA. SE ESPERAN RESULTADOS MÁS EFECTIVOS. By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA THOUGHT LEADERS

olombia has spent decades trying to resolve the strong impact of drug trafficking in all areas. The social, the political and the economic have been traversed by this multimillion dollar business, with great impact in the most remote regions of the country. Corruption, thousands of deaths and a serious environmental impact are part of the balance. Of course, the United States is part of the problem and part of the solution. Of the problem, because a good part of the drug consumers is in that country. And the solution, because it is unavoidable to have its support to achieve a comprehensive solution. The Biden administration appears to have geared toward that kind of exit. The change in anti-drug policy towards Colombia, announced on October 25, aims not only to bring drug traffickers before the judges and fight money laundering, but also considers actions such as the development of rural areas and the protection of the environment. In this last aspect, it breaks with the Colombian government’s decision to fumigate illicit crops with glyphosate, strongly questioned by sectors that understand the environmental damage and health of those who live in the areas where it is carried out. In a statement, the White House noted that the strategy “establishes the framework to define broader measures of success for counternarcotics efforts in rural communities to include metrics on access to state services, institutional presence, income for producers. legal, as well as the eradication of coca”. A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime revealed that 66.5% of coca crops are concentrated in the 5% of territories historically affected by structural problems and by the war itself.

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ENGLISH What is most striking about the United States announcement is that the first point of the Final Agreement between the Colombian State and the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), signed five years ago, is taken into account, which indicates the aspects of a comprehensive rural reform. The purpose is to improve the living conditions of the peasants and have an effective presence of the State in areas that are in the hands of illegal armed groups, the majority associated with drug cartels. During the current government of Iván Duque, who belongs to the same party of former president Álvaro Uribe, the implementation of that peace agreement has been halted and the rural situation is increasingly critical. The decision of the Biden administration goes in clear contradiction of the convictions of the Colombian government, which has nine months left in office, which is not well off with the White House and which continues to believe in the infinite war against drug trafficking regardless of the basis social service that cartels use. For several commentators on the Colombian situation, the turn in anti-drug policy opens a hopeful door to change the conditions that lead thousands of peasants to turn to crops for illicit use and who are the last in the government’s priority row.z

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olombia lleva décadas tratando de resolver el fuerte impacto del narcotráfico en todos los ámbitos. Lo social, lo político y lo económico han sido atravesados por este multimillonario negocio, con gran incidencia en las regiones más apartadas del país. La corrupción, los miles de muertos y la grave afectación ambiental hacen parte del balance. Por supuesto, Estados Unidos hace parte del problema y de la solución. Del problema, porque buena parte del mercado de consumidores están en ese país. Y la solución, porque es ineludible contar con su apoyo para lograr una solución integral. El gobierno de Biden parece haberse orientado a ese tipo de salida. El cambio en la política antidrogas hacia Colombia, anunciada el pasado 25 de octubre, apunta no solo a llevar ante los jueces a los narcotraficantes y a luchar contra el lavado de dinero, sino que también considera acciones como el desarrollo de zonas campesinas y la protección del medioambiente. En este último aspecto, rompe con la decisión del gobierno colombiano de fumigar los cultivos de uso ilícito con glifosato, fuertemente cuestionada por sectores que entienden el daño ambiental y en la salud de quienes viven en las áreas donde se lleva a cabo. En un comunicado, la Casa Blanca señaló que la estrategia “establece el marco para definir medidas más amplias de

The purpose is to improve the living conditions of farmers El propósito es mejorar las condiciones de vida de los campesinos

éxito para los esfuerzos antinarcóticos en las comunidades rurales para incluir métricas sobre el acceso a los servicios estatales, la presencia institucional, los ingresos para los productores lícitos, así como la erradicación de la coca”. Un informe de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito, de 2019, reveló que el 66,5 % de los cultivos de coca está concentrado en el 5 % de territorios afectados históricamente por problemas estructurales y por la guerra misma. Lo que más llama la atención del anuncio de Estados Unidos es que se tiene en cuenta el primer punto del Acuerdo Final entre el Estado colombiano y las extintas Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC-EP), firmado hace cinco años, el cual señala los aspectos de una reforma rural integral. El propósito es mejorar las condiciones de vida de los campesinos y tener una presencia efectiva del Estado en zonas que están en poder de grupos armados ilegales, la mayoría asociados a carteles de la droga. Durante el gobierno actual de Iván Duque, perteneciente al partido del expresidente Álvaro Uribe, se ha dado un frenazo a la implementación de ese acuerdo de paz y la situación rural es cada vez más crítica. La decisión de la administración Biden va en clara contravía de las convicciones del gobierno colombiano, al que le quedan nueve meses de gestión, que no está bien parado con la Casa Blanca y que sigue creyendo en la guerra infinita contra el narcotráfico sin considerar la base social que les sirve a los carteles. Para varios comentaristas de la situación colombiana, el giro en la política antidrogas abre una puerta esperanzadora para cambiar las condiciones que llevan a miles de campesinos a acudir a los cultivos de uso ilícito y que son los últimos en la fila de prioridades del Gobierno.z

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