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“The council asked them to leave at the most critical time,” said Wasté Win Young, 38.
He eventually bought the store and built a home nearby for his daughter – his way, he said, of fighting back against the “state of dependency” that plagues so many tribes.
Regardless of what happens to the Dakota Access pipeline, Archambault said he hoped people would find ways to fight back against Trump.
At one point, he slowed down the car and peered out the window at piles of trash strewn across the melting snow. He let out a sigh and explained that the US government won’t let his community have a landfill, so residents have to use open dumpsters, and local dogs often get inside and make a mess.
PARIS — France said Tuesday it has confirmed that the nerve gas sarin was used "multiple times and in a localized way" in Syria, including at least once by the regime. It was the most specific claim by any Western power about chemical weapons attacks in the 27-month-old conflict.
Britain later said that tests it conducted on samples taken from Syria also were positive for sarin.
The back-to-back announcements left many questions unanswered, highlighting the difficulties of confirming from a distance whether combatants in Syria have crossed the "red line" set by President Barack Obama. The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has refused to allow U.N. investigators into the country.
The French and British findings, based on samples taken from Syria, came hours after a U.N. team said it had "reasonable grounds" to suspect small-scale use of toxic chemicals in at least four attacks in March and April.
The U.N. probe was conducted from outside Syria's borders, based on interviews with doctors and witnesses of purported attacks and a review of amateur videos from Syria. The team said solid evidence will remain elusive until inspectors can collect samples from victims directly or from the sites of alleged attacks.
Some experts cautioned that the type of evidence currently available to investigators — videos, witness reports and physiological samples of uncertain origin — leaves wide doubts.
At the same time, forensic evidence of alleged chemical weapons use is fading away with time, and the longer U.N. inspectors are kept out of Syria, the harder it will be to collect conclusive proof, they said.
Syria is suspected of having one of the world's largest chemical weapons arsenals, including mustard and nerve gas, such as sarin. In recent weeks, the regime and those trying to topple Assad have increasingly used accusations of chemical weapons as a propaganda tool, but have offered no solid proof.
In the West, meanwhile, the lack of certainty about such allegations is linked to a high stakes political debate over whether the United States should get more involved in the Syria conflict, including by arming those fighting Assad.
Obama has been reluctant to send weapons to the Syrian rebels, in part because of the presence of Islamic militants among them. Obama has warned that the use of chemical weapons or their transfer to a terrorist group would cross a "red line," hinting at forceful intervention in such an event.
Yet he has insisted on a high level of proof, including a "chain of custody," that can only come from on-site investigations currently being blocked by the regime.
In Tuesday's announcement about sarin, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said his government had analyzed several samples, including some brought back from Syria by reporters from the Le Monde newspaper.
He said that there was "no doubt" that at least in one case, the regime and its allies were responsible for the attack. "We have integrally traced the chain, from the attack, to the moment people were killed, to when the samples were taken and analyzed," Fabius told the TV station France 2.
He said a line was crossed and that "all options are on the table," including intervening "militarily where the gas is produced or stored."
In London, Britain's Foreign Office said samples from Syria were tested at a government laboratory and the presence of sarin was confirmed. It did not say when or where the samples were obtained.
White House spokesman Jay Carney, speaking before the British announcement, said the French report is "entirely consistent" with the Obama administration's own findings, but added more work needs to be done to establish who is responsible for the use of the toxic substances and when they were used.
"We need more information," he said.
Russia, meanwhile, has rejected intelligence the United States provided last month suggesting the Assad regime used chemical weapons on its own people, American officials said.
A U.S. diplomatic delegation that was sent to Moscow failed to persuade Russian officials and prompted no change in the Kremlin's support for Assad, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Experts disagreed on whether the latest chemical weapons allegations mean Obama's red line has been crossed.
"The verdict is still open," said Jean Pascal Zanders, an independent chemical weapons consultant, speaking before the French and British announcements.
Zanders said that while claims of chemical weapons use cannot be ignored, the details of the alleged attacks often don't correspond to the purported symptoms shown in videos or reported by witnesses.
Analyst Michael Eisenstadt said he believes Obama's red line "has indeed been crossed on a number of times, as there are persistent reports of limited, continued use of chemical weapons from various sources that seem fairly credible."
The French findings give additional weight to previous suspicions, though "people will want to know about the chain of custody for the evidence," said Eisenstadt, of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy think tank.
Since allegations of the use of chemical weapons first emerged late last year, the United Nations has investigated on two separate tracks, while France, Britain, Turkey, and the United States have conducted additional probes.
The team appointed by the Human Rights Council has issued periodic updates about suspected war crimes in Syria, and Tuesday's report dealt with chemical weapons, among a wide range of topics.
Separately, U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon appointed a U.N. team headed by Swedish chemical weapons experts Ake Sellstrom after the Syrian government asked for an investigation of a purported rebel attack on March 19 on the village of Khan al-Assal, near the northern city of Aleppo.
Syrian soldiers were reportedly killed, and the regime insisted that the U.N. probe be limited to that incident.
Ban wants a broader investigation, including a December incident in the central city of Homs in which opposition activists claimed six rebels died after inhaling white smoke pouring from shells fired in the area. Britain and France have also pushed to widen Sellstrom's mandate, sending Ban information on additional alleged incidents.
Such allegations are typically based on three types of information that can be obtained without having investigators go into Syria — amateur videos, witness accounts and physiological samples.
Witnesses and doctors have been interviewed by Skype or after fleeing Syria, while Turkey, Britain and France have analyzed samples that were either smuggled out of the country or taken from suspected victims after they were hospitalized outside Syria.
The Obama administration also referred to such samples when it said in an April letter to two U.S. senators that the U.S. intelligence community had determined, with "varying degrees of confidence," that the regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale, specifically the nerve gas sarin.
However, the administration cautioned that intelligence assessments are not sufficient, citing the stakes involved.
Claims of chemical weapons attacks also pose a dilemma for journalists.
Some of the videos posted by activists have shown rows of people lying in what appear to be makeshift hospitals, breathing with the aid of oxygen masks, sometimes twitching as they struggle to breathe.
Such videos are often consistent with AP reporting of attacks in that area, but claims that chemical weapons were involved are impossible to verify. The regime continues to bar most independent reporting from areas of fighting.
For example, activists alleged that on May 24, troops fired two rockets with poisonous gas at the rebel-held town of Adra near the capital Damascus, killing three people and wounding more than 40.
Amateur video from a makeshift clinic in the nearby town of Douma where victims were being treated showed young men lying on the floor, some of them twitching as medics poured water on their bodies.
The AP did not report the incident at the time because of the difficulty of confirming the claims. A local reporter who visited the area several days later to interview a doctor and a rebel commander found the evidence was not clear-cut.
A doctor at the Douma clinic who identified himself only by his first name, Seif, for fear of regime retribution, said 60 victims arrived that day and six of them died.
"It was the scariest thing I saw, people came in with strange symptoms like blurred vision, dilated pupils, teary eyes," he told The Associated Press. "Some had running saliva or were foaming at the mouth."
Abu Khaled al-Ijweh, a commander of the Lions of Ghouta Brigade, a rebel unit, said he witnessed the attack. He said regime forces fired two suspicious projectiles and fighters started to throw up, with some struggling to walk and dropping to the ground. Al-Ijweh said he managed the symptoms by wearing a mask, drinking vinegar and a liter of water.
In some cases, there is no way to reconcile the opposing narratives.
On April 19, activists said the government bombed the northern town of Saraqeb with chemical agents that caused respiratory problems and other symptoms in people who were exposed to them.
The state news agency claimed "terrorists" brought bags of an unknown white powder to Saraqeb and opened them. It said the terrorists — the regime's term for the rebels — then transported the injured to Turkish hospitals to "accuse the Syrian armed troops of using chemical weapons."
Zanders, the chemical weapons expert, counseled extreme caution.
He noted claims often don't match the symptoms. Other options, while also conjecture, should at least be considered, such as shells inadvertently hitting shops or homes where chemicals are stored, or the regime using tear gas to instill fear at a time of heightened awareness about the dangers of chemical weapons.
"It becomes a self-reinforcing echo chamber," he said.
France said Tuesday it has confirmed that the nerve gas sarin was used "multiple times and in a localized way" in Syria, including at least once by the regime. It was the most specific claim by any Western power about chemical weapons attacks in the 27-month-old conflict.
The UK Government has published its long-awaited communications white paper, setting out its proposals for the digital age of broadcasting and telecommunications.
The key details are listed below.
A new super watchdog, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), will regulate TV, radio and the whole telecommunications sector.
The Independent Television Commission, the Radio Authority, Office of Telecommunications, the Broadcasting Standards Commission and Radio Communications Authority will all be merged to create the new body.
The new body will have a "lighter touch", becoming a one-stop shop for dealing with complaints.
For the first time there will be a three-tier system of regulation for broadcasters.
All the broadcasters will have to meet the criteria laid down in the first tier while tiers two and three apply to universally available public service broadcasters - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
First tier: All broadcasters will be subject to a basic rule on quality, the impartiality of news services, the protection of minors and a commitment to access to programmes for people with disabilities. This will be regulated by Ofcom.
Second tier: Broadcasters will have to meet measurable obligations laid down by Ofcom, including a commitment to original production quotas, regional programming and the availability of news and current affairs in peak time.
Third tier: Broadcasters will be expected to regulate themselves on their commitments to children's programmes, religious programmes and the coverage of arts, science and international issues. All the broadcasters will be required to produce an annual statement of programming policy.
Ofcom will assess the success of each broadcaster in meeting its annual statement.
The BBC's board of governors will continue to regulate BBC output and ensure impartiality.
Unresolved complaints about the BBC's failure to meet basic standards will be taken up by Ofcom only after the broadcaster's own complaints system has been used.
S4C, the Welsh language channel, will continue to be self-regulating.
Ofcom will also promote better understanding of rating and filtering systems which help the safe use of the internet.
Restrictions on the format of independent national and local radio stations will be lifted slightly, but independent national radio must keep one predominantly speech station and one non-pop music station.
The government will set up a new consumer panel to represent consumer concerns to Ofcom.
The panel will be independently appointed, and will publish its findings and advice.
The government would appear to have given the go-ahead for ITV to be run by a single company.
The ITV network is currently divided into two super companies, Granada Media and Carlton Communication, which between them own all of the other small, regional companies, such as HTV Wales, Meridian and Anglia.
But the government has replaced a rule which prevents one ITV company from controlling more than 15% of the total audience and revoked a rule which prevented one company running the two existing London ITC companies.
The move could see a single company operating all of the ITV network for the first time.
But any merger between ITV companies would still be subject to examination under the merger provisions of the Fair Trading Act.
Restrictions on newspaper groups owning broadcasters have not been relaxed. The government has asked for further consultation on the issue.
The government says it is committed to ensuring that there is no "digital divide" between those with access to new information services and those without.
TV channels that are currently free to air - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and S4C in Wales - will remain free to viewers whether they are broadcast on digital terrestrial, cable or satellite.
Other services, such as digital subscription services, should be available at an "affordable" price.
Everyone should have access to the internet by 2005.
Channel 4 will not to be privatised and will remain a public sector broadcaster.
Chris Smith said the channel should continue to be distinctive and innovative.
The content of EPGs, which guide viewers through the maze of TV channels and programmes, will be regulated by the new super watchdog Ofcom.
Ofcom will ensure that public service channels, such as BBC One and BBC Two, are given due prominence on the guides.
DESIGN OF THE TIMES. Renovation work on the former Angebilt Hotel at 37 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando has been halted while design decisions affecting the ground floor are made, according to the developer. Monica Laurence, vice president of public relations and communications for Ameritas Inc. in Atlanta, had no comment on reports of a dispute with the contractor. But, she said, the hotel would be open by early 1987 at the latest. The hotel is being restored for use as retail and office space. The 11-story building was built in 1923.
Several restaurants in the area will be open on Thanksgiving day to offer festive and filling meals.
There’s only a couple short weeks to plan for the Thanksgiving holiday, and from the cooking and shopping to preparing to host a house full of guests, it can be a lot to undertake. If you need a little help this year, consider letting someone else do the planning and preparation for you. These five local restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day to offer festive and filling meals — just be sure to make a reservation in advance so you don’t miss out on a seat at the table.
Offering:Salud! de Mesilla will offer a Thanksgiving meal for $20 that includes: salad, turkey breast, potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry relish, stuffing and rolls. For an extra $5 each, customers can take their pick from an assorted dessert table with apple, pecan and pumpkin pie and mixed cakes. Customers can also get their meal to go for $20. Full pumpkin pies will be available for $15, as well as full pecan pies for $40.
For those dining in, other options will include family style - four people for $70 and 10 people for $180. There will also be gluten-free and vegan meals available. Please call in advance for family-style dinners.
Offering: St. Clair Winery and Bistro will host a high-quality Thanksgiving buffet. All the Thanksgiving trimmings like turkey, ham and mashed potatoes will be available, along with desserts. The restaurant will also offer a carry-out Thanksgiving meal that serves four people. The carry-out meal includes turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables, a roll and dessert. Guests can call and book their order now.
When: When making a reservation, customers can choose between the following seating times: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
Offering: Double Eagle Restaurant will host its Thanksgiving Brunch. Guests can dine on all the Thanksgiving meal staples like turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole. Since this is a brunch, there will be prime rib, a carving station, a seafood table and a fruit and cheese tray. Also on the menu will be an omelet station and a dessert table with holiday treats.
Reservations are encouraged and a credit card is required to hold the reservation.
More: Thanksgiving movies: the good, the bad and the in-between.
When: The three different seating times offered are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Garduño's Restaurant inside Hotel Encanto, 705 S. Telshor Blvd.
Offering: Turkey and ham, stuffing, dressing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, yams, house salad and a glass of the hotel's house wine (Cabernet or Chardonnay). For desert, guests can choose between pumpkin pie or pecan pie.
Reservations are required and must be made in advance, within 24 hours of the event.
When: The two different seating times offered are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

“The council asked them to leave at the most critical time,” said Wasté Win Young, 38.

He eventually bought the store and built a home nearby for his daughter – his way, he said, of fighting back against the “state of dependency” that plagues so many tribes.

Regardless of what happens to the Dakota Access pipeline, Archambault said he hoped people would find ways to fight back against Trump.

At one point, he slowed down the car and peered out the window at piles of trash strewn across the melting snow. He let out a sigh and explained that the US government won’t let his community have a landfill, so residents have to use open dumpsters, and local dogs often get inside and make a mess.

PARIS — France said Tuesday it has confirmed that the nerve gas sarin was used "multiple times and in a localized way" in Syria, including at least once by the regime. It was the most specific claim by any Western power about chemical weapons attacks in the 27-month-old conflict.

Britain later said that tests it conducted on samples taken from Syria also were positive for sarin.

The back-to-back announcements left many questions unanswered, highlighting the difficulties of confirming from a distance whether combatants in Syria have crossed the "red line" set by President Barack Obama. The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has refused to allow U.N. investigators into the country.

The French and British findings, based on samples taken from Syria, came hours after a U.N. team said it had "reasonable grounds" to suspect small-scale use of toxic chemicals in at least four attacks in March and April.

The U.N. probe was conducted from outside Syria's borders, based on interviews with doctors and witnesses of purported attacks and a review of amateur videos from Syria. The team said solid evidence will remain elusive until inspectors can collect samples from victims directly or from the sites of alleged attacks.

Some experts cautioned that the type of evidence currently available to investigators — videos, witness reports and physiological samples of uncertain origin — leaves wide doubts.

At the same time, forensic evidence of alleged chemical weapons use is fading away with time, and the longer U.N. inspectors are kept out of Syria, the harder it will be to collect conclusive proof, they said.

Syria is suspected of having one of the world's largest chemical weapons arsenals, including mustard and nerve gas, such as sarin. In recent weeks, the regime and those trying to topple Assad have increasingly used accusations of chemical weapons as a propaganda tool, but have offered no solid proof.

In the West, meanwhile, the lack of certainty about such allegations is linked to a high stakes political debate over whether the United States should get more involved in the Syria conflict, including by arming those fighting Assad.

Obama has been reluctant to send weapons to the Syrian rebels, in part because of the presence of Islamic militants among them. Obama has warned that the use of chemical weapons or their transfer to a terrorist group would cross a "red line," hinting at forceful intervention in such an event.

Yet he has insisted on a high level of proof, including a "chain of custody," that can only come from on-site investigations currently being blocked by the regime.

In Tuesday's announcement about sarin, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said his government had analyzed several samples, including some brought back from Syria by reporters from the Le Monde newspaper.

He said that there was "no doubt" that at least in one case, the regime and its allies were responsible for the attack. "We have integrally traced the chain, from the attack, to the moment people were killed, to when the samples were taken and analyzed," Fabius told the TV station France 2.

He said a line was crossed and that "all options are on the table," including intervening "militarily where the gas is produced or stored."

In London, Britain's Foreign Office said samples from Syria were tested at a government laboratory and the presence of sarin was confirmed. It did not say when or where the samples were obtained.

White House spokesman Jay Carney, speaking before the British announcement, said the French report is "entirely consistent" with the Obama administration's own findings, but added more work needs to be done to establish who is responsible for the use of the toxic substances and when they were used.

"We need more information," he said.

Russia, meanwhile, has rejected intelligence the United States provided last month suggesting the Assad regime used chemical weapons on its own people, American officials said.

A U.S. diplomatic delegation that was sent to Moscow failed to persuade Russian officials and prompted no change in the Kremlin's support for Assad, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

Experts disagreed on whether the latest chemical weapons allegations mean Obama's red line has been crossed.

"The verdict is still open," said Jean Pascal Zanders, an independent chemical weapons consultant, speaking before the French and British announcements.

Zanders said that while claims of chemical weapons use cannot be ignored, the details of the alleged attacks often don't correspond to the purported symptoms shown in videos or reported by witnesses.

Analyst Michael Eisenstadt said he believes Obama's red line "has indeed been crossed on a number of times, as there are persistent reports of limited, continued use of chemical weapons from various sources that seem fairly credible."

The French findings give additional weight to previous suspicions, though "people will want to know about the chain of custody for the evidence," said Eisenstadt, of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy think tank.

Since allegations of the use of chemical weapons first emerged late last year, the United Nations has investigated on two separate tracks, while France, Britain, Turkey, and the United States have conducted additional probes.

The team appointed by the Human Rights Council has issued periodic updates about suspected war crimes in Syria, and Tuesday's report dealt with chemical weapons, among a wide range of topics.

Separately, U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon appointed a U.N. team headed by Swedish chemical weapons experts Ake Sellstrom after the Syrian government asked for an investigation of a purported rebel attack on March 19 on the village of Khan al-Assal, near the northern city of Aleppo.

Syrian soldiers were reportedly killed, and the regime insisted that the U.N. probe be limited to that incident.

Ban wants a broader investigation, including a December incident in the central city of Homs in which opposition activists claimed six rebels died after inhaling white smoke pouring from shells fired in the area. Britain and France have also pushed to widen Sellstrom's mandate, sending Ban information on additional alleged incidents.

Such allegations are typically based on three types of information that can be obtained without having investigators go into Syria — amateur videos, witness accounts and physiological samples.

Witnesses and doctors have been interviewed by Skype or after fleeing Syria, while Turkey, Britain and France have analyzed samples that were either smuggled out of the country or taken from suspected victims after they were hospitalized outside Syria.

The Obama administration also referred to such samples when it said in an April letter to two U.S. senators that the U.S. intelligence community had determined, with "varying degrees of confidence," that the regime has used chemical weapons on a small scale, specifically the nerve gas sarin.

However, the administration cautioned that intelligence assessments are not sufficient, citing the stakes involved.

Claims of chemical weapons attacks also pose a dilemma for journalists.

Some of the videos posted by activists have shown rows of people lying in what appear to be makeshift hospitals, breathing with the aid of oxygen masks, sometimes twitching as they struggle to breathe.

Such videos are often consistent with AP reporting of attacks in that area, but claims that chemical weapons were involved are impossible to verify. The regime continues to bar most independent reporting from areas of fighting.

For example, activists alleged that on May 24, troops fired two rockets with poisonous gas at the rebel-held town of Adra near the capital Damascus, killing three people and wounding more than 40.

Amateur video from a makeshift clinic in the nearby town of Douma where victims were being treated showed young men lying on the floor, some of them twitching as medics poured water on their bodies.

The AP did not report the incident at the time because of the difficulty of confirming the claims. A local reporter who visited the area several days later to interview a doctor and a rebel commander found the evidence was not clear-cut.

A doctor at the Douma clinic who identified himself only by his first name, Seif, for fear of regime retribution, said 60 victims arrived that day and six of them died.

"It was the scariest thing I saw, people came in with strange symptoms like blurred vision, dilated pupils, teary eyes," he told The Associated Press. "Some had running saliva or were foaming at the mouth."

Abu Khaled al-Ijweh, a commander of the Lions of Ghouta Brigade, a rebel unit, said he witnessed the attack. He said regime forces fired two suspicious projectiles and fighters started to throw up, with some struggling to walk and dropping to the ground. Al-Ijweh said he managed the symptoms by wearing a mask, drinking vinegar and a liter of water.

In some cases, there is no way to reconcile the opposing narratives.

On April 19, activists said the government bombed the northern town of Saraqeb with chemical agents that caused respiratory problems and other symptoms in people who were exposed to them.

The state news agency claimed "terrorists" brought bags of an unknown white powder to Saraqeb and opened them. It said the terrorists — the regime's term for the rebels — then transported the injured to Turkish hospitals to "accuse the Syrian armed troops of using chemical weapons."

Zanders, the chemical weapons expert, counseled extreme caution.

He noted claims often don't match the symptoms. Other options, while also conjecture, should at least be considered, such as shells inadvertently hitting shops or homes where chemicals are stored, or the regime using tear gas to instill fear at a time of heightened awareness about the dangers of chemical weapons.

"It becomes a self-reinforcing echo chamber," he said.

France said Tuesday it has confirmed that the nerve gas sarin was used "multiple times and in a localized way" in Syria, including at least once by the regime. It was the most specific claim by any Western power about chemical weapons attacks in the 27-month-old conflict.

The UK Government has published its long-awaited communications white paper, setting out its proposals for the digital age of broadcasting and telecommunications.

The key details are listed below.

A new super watchdog, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), will regulate TV, radio and the whole telecommunications sector.

The Independent Television Commission, the Radio Authority, Office of Telecommunications, the Broadcasting Standards Commission and Radio Communications Authority will all be merged to create the new body.

The new body will have a "lighter touch", becoming a one-stop shop for dealing with complaints.

For the first time there will be a three-tier system of regulation for broadcasters.

All the broadcasters will have to meet the criteria laid down in the first tier while tiers two and three apply to universally available public service broadcasters - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

First tier: All broadcasters will be subject to a basic rule on quality, the impartiality of news services, the protection of minors and a commitment to access to programmes for people with disabilities. This will be regulated by Ofcom.

Second tier: Broadcasters will have to meet measurable obligations laid down by Ofcom, including a commitment to original production quotas, regional programming and the availability of news and current affairs in peak time.

Third tier: Broadcasters will be expected to regulate themselves on their commitments to children's programmes, religious programmes and the coverage of arts, science and international issues. All the broadcasters will be required to produce an annual statement of programming policy.

Ofcom will assess the success of each broadcaster in meeting its annual statement.

The BBC's board of governors will continue to regulate BBC output and ensure impartiality.

Unresolved complaints about the BBC's failure to meet basic standards will be taken up by Ofcom only after the broadcaster's own complaints system has been used.

S4C, the Welsh language channel, will continue to be self-regulating.

Ofcom will also promote better understanding of rating and filtering systems which help the safe use of the internet.

Restrictions on the format of independent national and local radio stations will be lifted slightly, but independent national radio must keep one predominantly speech station and one non-pop music station.

The government will set up a new consumer panel to represent consumer concerns to Ofcom.

The panel will be independently appointed, and will publish its findings and advice.

The government would appear to have given the go-ahead for ITV to be run by a single company.

The ITV network is currently divided into two super companies, Granada Media and Carlton Communication, which between them own all of the other small, regional companies, such as HTV Wales, Meridian and Anglia.

But the government has replaced a rule which prevents one ITV company from controlling more than 15% of the total audience and revoked a rule which prevented one company running the two existing London ITC companies.

The move could see a single company operating all of the ITV network for the first time.

But any merger between ITV companies would still be subject to examination under the merger provisions of the Fair Trading Act.

Restrictions on newspaper groups owning broadcasters have not been relaxed. The government has asked for further consultation on the issue.

The government says it is committed to ensuring that there is no "digital divide" between those with access to new information services and those without.

TV channels that are currently free to air - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and S4C in Wales - will remain free to viewers whether they are broadcast on digital terrestrial, cable or satellite.

Other services, such as digital subscription services, should be available at an "affordable" price.

Everyone should have access to the internet by 2005.

Channel 4 will not to be privatised and will remain a public sector broadcaster.

Chris Smith said the channel should continue to be distinctive and innovative.

The content of EPGs, which guide viewers through the maze of TV channels and programmes, will be regulated by the new super watchdog Ofcom.

Ofcom will ensure that public service channels, such as BBC One and BBC Two, are given due prominence on the guides.

DESIGN OF THE TIMES. Renovation work on the former Angebilt Hotel at 37 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando has been halted while design decisions affecting the ground floor are made, according to the developer. Monica Laurence, vice president of public relations and communications for Ameritas Inc. in Atlanta, had no comment on reports of a dispute with the contractor. But, she said, the hotel would be open by early 1987 at the latest. The hotel is being restored for use as retail and office space. The 11-story building was built in 1923.

Several restaurants in the area will be open on Thanksgiving day to offer festive and filling meals.

There’s only a couple short weeks to plan for the Thanksgiving holiday, and from the cooking and shopping to preparing to host a house full of guests, it can be a lot to undertake. If you need a little help this year, consider letting someone else do the planning and preparation for you. These five local restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day to offer festive and filling meals — just be sure to make a reservation in advance so you don’t miss out on a seat at the table.

Offering:Salud! de Mesilla will offer a Thanksgiving meal for $20 that includes: salad, turkey breast, potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry relish, stuffing and rolls. For an extra $5 each, customers can take their pick from an assorted dessert table with apple, pecan and pumpkin pie and mixed cakes. Customers can also get their meal to go for $20. Full pumpkin pies will be available for $15, as well as full pecan pies for $40.

For those dining in, other options will include family style - four people for $70 and 10 people for $180. There will also be gluten-free and vegan meals available. Please call in advance for family-style dinners.

Offering: St. Clair Winery and Bistro will host a high-quality Thanksgiving buffet. All the Thanksgiving trimmings like turkey, ham and mashed potatoes will be available, along with desserts. The restaurant will also offer a carry-out Thanksgiving meal that serves four people. The carry-out meal includes turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables, a roll and dessert. Guests can call and book their order now.

When: When making a reservation, customers can choose between the following seating times: 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.

Offering: Double Eagle Restaurant will host its Thanksgiving Brunch. Guests can dine on all the Thanksgiving meal staples like turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole. Since this is a brunch, there will be prime rib, a carving station, a seafood table and a fruit and cheese tray. Also on the menu will be an omelet station and a dessert table with holiday treats.

Reservations are encouraged and a credit card is required to hold the reservation.

More: Thanksgiving movies: the good, the bad and the in-between.

When: The three different seating times offered are 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Where: Garduño's Restaurant inside Hotel Encanto, 705 S. Telshor Blvd.

Offering: Turkey and ham, stuffing, dressing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, yams, house salad and a glass of the hotel's house wine (Cabernet or Chardonnay). For desert, guests can choose between pumpkin pie or pecan pie.

Reservations are required and must be made in advance, within 24 hours of the event.

When: The two different seating times offered are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.