THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 18, 2023 Page 9 Immaculate Conception Parish Hosts Multicultural Festival 23 on August 26 T he Immaculate Conception Parish of Everett is proud to announce “Multicultural Festival 23” on Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lafayette School Park. The day will include a variety of family-based activities featuring a variety of ethnic music, food tables, dancing and activities. There will also be an all-day soccer tournament with all proceeds going to Immaculate Conception Church. Immaculate Conception Church has evolved into a very culturally diverse parish made up of Italians, Irish, Latinos, Haitians, Vietnamese, Filipinos and Africans. Their pastor, Fr. Joseph Chacha Marwa, invites you join to them to celebrate the diversity of the BBB Tip: Back to school shopping for tech supplies T echnology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. After the crash course in educational technology that was the 2020 school year, teachers and students are increasingly confi dent in using technology for learning. Though its role in the classroom will continue to evolve, a precedent has been set – technology is now a critical component of education. Market research fi rm Deloitte details how educational shifts infl uence consumer shopping habits: “Digital learning tools are replacing traditional school supplies, driving tech sales up 37% YoY.” Data shows that consumers are planning to make more technology purchases and use digital technology to make those purchases. Deloitte reRESNEK | FROM PAGE 8 ing and selling the property; and (b) O’Neil represented the parties jointly throughout before; during and after the transaction of said property.” “So, my question is to you, Mr. Philbin, did the Everett Leader Herald ever inform its readers that the judge in this case had issued a decision stating that Mr. Cornelio and Mr. DeMaria had a common interest in purchasing, developing and selling Corey Street?” asked the attorney. “Has it done that or not?” “I don’t know if it has or not. I don’t think so,” replied Philbin. When asked if he ever gave instructions to Resnek, he stated that it was the fi rst time he read the decision. “Did anybody show you a copy of this decision dated March 2022 before today?” asked Atty. Robbins. “I don’t remember,” said the newspaper owner. “So, the Leader Herald has never told its readers about this fi nding by a judge, correct?” “It hasn’t spoken about the litigation at all,” replied Philbin. Philbin was asked again if his readers should be informed about the decision, which would rebut the stories his newspaper wrote and pub· Shop with familiar retailers. Laptops, tablets or other tech accessories can be a signifi cant investment. Shop with businesses you know and trust to ensure you get a quality product and good customer service. · Don’t buy from impostors. search indicates that nearly half of consumers want to shop online for technology purchases. Consumers say quality and price are the top two factors driving their purchase decisions. However, shortages of essential supplies like computer chips might limit the options available to shoppers. These trends put lished that contained infl ammatory lies about the mayor and the land deal. Philbin remained steadfast in his claim that he would once the litigation – the defamation case is over – saying, “It’s just one piece of it; you can’t just do what some other newspapers do, put bits and pieces of that, sir.” “Oh, because the Leader Herald has some strict standards about reporting, does it?” asked Robbins. “Yeah. It’s… we’re talking about this here, so…when the litigation is over,” replied a stunned Philbin. Asked if he was concerned about his readers fi nding out the truth, Philbin said he did, but since they were in the middle of litigation in the lawsuit, he didn’t want to taint it and that he’s sure they’ll read it in the Everett Advocate. “Don’t you think you owe the readers of the Leader Herald the obligation to be truthful with them? We can agree on that, right?” asked Atty. Robbins. “Yes,” replied Philbin. Asked if his newspaper ever admitted to its readers that his publisher and editor admitted to fabricating articles about the mayor, manufactured notes and submitted RESNEK | SEE PAGE 10 consumers in a risky position – needing products but can’t fi nd them from trustworthy sellers. In times like these, scams are increasingly likely. As families begin to invest in reliable technology, the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) advises shoppers to beware of scammers who could spoil their hopes for academic success. Scammers might target shoppers with phony deals, enticing ads and attractive but fake websites. Savvy online shopping is necessary to ensure you don’t fall prey to a scam. BBB off ers these tips for buying tech products ahead of the new school year: Fraudsters might use the name, logo and other characteristics of trusted brands. Closely examine the website to verify they are who they are. · Approach low prices with caution. Low prices and shortterm sales could signal you’ve encountered a scam. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. · Some companies rarely offer sales. Do more research if a company that rarely discounts BBB TIP | SEE PAGE 11 parish and Everett by sharing various cultures. For more information, please contact the rectory at 617-389-5660. The Church looks forward to seeing you there.
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