Scientific Studies on Vibrational Sound Therapy
Albert Einstein proved that: "What we have called matter is just energy whose vibration has been so lowered so as to be perceptible to the senses."
Nikola Tesla said: "If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration." Sound is all of that.
The Science behind Vibrational Sound Therapy and Healing is astounding! I am happy to share here just a few of the notes on studies, discoveries, and ancient truths about our bodies and our world that fascinated me, prompted me to learn more, and helped to form the basis of The Alexander Method™ of Vibrational Sound an Energy Therapy.
According to Dr. John Beaulieu, ND, PhD, composer, mental health counselor and expert on stress science, "A fundamental principle of sound healing is that physical, emotional, and mental symptoms are being generated by an underlying energy field. Thus, if we change the energy field, then the physical, emotional, and mental behavior patterns will also change." The Universal Energy Field exists in all things.
As Einstein proved, an electron can operate as a particle or a wave. The wave is made up of vibrations that spread out like a ripple on the water. Modern physicists theorize that the universal energy field is composed of thousands of microscopic strings. These strings vibrate which create patterns that unite and orchestrate the universe. Solid objects, or matter, is actually the result of vibrating tones. This concept of the universal energy field is not new. Three thousand years ago the Egyptians portrayed the world as vibrating strings as played by a blind harpist. The harpist vibrated the universe into patterns.
The great Arab Philosopher, Al Farabi, (872-950 CE) was a renowned philosopher, scientist, doctor, music theorist, and metaphysician who closely followed and translated much of the writings and work of the ancient Greeks like, Socrates and Aristotle. Al Farabi understood the interaction of sound and healing and said "All doctors should be musicians and all musicians are doctors."
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. in his book Self Healing with Sound & Music tells us that sound therapy as a modality has been very effective in treating a range of health issues including but not limited to heart disease, stress, arthritis, emphysema, mental and emotional challenges and more.
Scientifically, sound waves are measured in cycles per second. These cyclical waves are measured in hertz (Hz). The measurement of sound is called its frequency. One cycle per second is written as 1Hz. The human body has the ability to hear frequency from about 16Hz to 16,000Hz, young children even more. Since we have already established that everything is sound, and that everything in the universe is in a state of vibration creating that sound, whether or not we can hear these sounds is another story. And whether or not we can hear these frequencies, they are affecting us every day in every way.
A fascinating study: "Vibrational Sound Therapy Induced Relaxation; Down Regulating Stress Processes and Pathologies," by Elliot Salamon, Minsun Kim, John Beaulieu and George B. Stefano indicates that the nitric oxide molecules released by the cells of the body is mainly responsible for the relaxation of the psychological effects of stress. This study defines stress and cites past data that documents the detrimental effects of stress. It explains that the "emotional centers within the limbic system are activated along the path from where the cochlear nerve fibers enter the brainstem and are routed through the thalamus to the auditory cortex." This neuronal pathway was discovered to be mediated by nitric oxide. Furthermore, this study explains that the NO release after a vibrational sound therapy has the ability to "protect an organism from microbes and physiologic disorders such as hypertension."
Research often demonstrates that one of the main causes of our physical illnesses is stress. Hundreds of billions of dollars a year are spent on stress related treatments, office visits, and prescriptions. More so than any other diagnosis, anxiety and stress has become an epidemic. More prescriptions are written to control anxiety, stress, depression, and sleep disorders than anything else.
According to a study by the AMA (American Medical Association), 90-95% of doctor visits are stress related. 42 billion a year is spent in the US on anxiety related disorders. A 2013 stress study in the UK reported that 8 million pound sterling is spent yearly on anxiety/stress in medications. These figures alone suggest stress disorders are an epidemic.
As more and more research and studies are demonstrating the relaxing effect of the right kind of sounds and music to reduce stress and hospitals and treatment centers are integrating sound therapy into treatments; it is clear the time is right to consider the benefits of this incredible, natural science. If you would like to learn more, I recommend the resources below. We've only touched on a fraction of the science and research behind vibrational sound therapy here. In recent years more and more discoveries have been made, and continue to be made. A more in depth and thorough training on this and more is contained in the Level One of The Alexander Method™ of Vibrational Sound and Energy Therapy.


Post-Covid Era: a New Age of Decadence?
Source: MTI
The last week of April was the beginning of the first phase of the easing of restrictions as more than 40 per cent of the country's population had received their first dose of vaccination. But will the euphoric feeling hold on, and if so, what would the social consequences be?
Tamás Orbán
As vaccination programmes began in the West, many journalists predicted that we were set to enter a second "Summer of Love" or perhaps a brand-new decade of the "Roaring Twenties". After Hungary started lifting its restrictions, the scenery that followed clearly shows that there is something to these arguments. But will the euphoric feeling hold on, and if so, what would the social consequences be?
The last weekend of April was certainly something to remember, especially for those fortunate enough to have taken a walk through downtown Budapest. It was the beginning of the first phase of the easing of restrictions as more than 40 per cent of the country's population had received their first dose of vaccination. Among the new regulations, there was one that especially gave way for wider celebration: the opening of pubs, bars and entertainment facilities, as long as they could set up outdoor seating areas or terraces.
As soon as the decree came into effect, a wave of euphoric joy swept over the country,
and quite understandably so. Bars were more or less closed for over a year now and people—especially the younger generation—were craving a beer in the company of their friends and outside their homes. So, on Saturday—despite the still relatively high number of infections—downtown Budapest has resembled one giant festival – with every terrace packed with cheerful young people dressed in colourful clothes and different kinds of music infused with the constant clanking of glasses coming from every direction.
It certainly was a sight to see! As young people flocked to the more popular outdoor bars, I could not help but notice some patterns I felt were new to me. Of course, this feeling of novelty must be attributed to a certain degree to the fact that we all became accustomed to the lockdown measures, but it quickly became apparent that something did change during this year of involuntary recess. At first glance, the general atmosphere seemed different, and in a more positive way.
A sense of relief and excitement could be felt everywhere I went. People seemed more open, outgoing and cheerful than I remembered. Even the larger groups were eager to interact with each other: everybody was ready to make new friends. Fashion also seemed to have undergone certain changes, as more people whom I talked to have noted. Tight jeans and shirts have all but disappeared from the wardrobes of young adults and were replaced by wide bottom jeans, colourful harem pants with baggy shirts and oversized tees. Likewise, the solid colours we were used to were nowhere to be found, but instead, people opted for the more vivid and bright pieces. And because they had no occasion to show off their style this past year, everyone was also sporting some kind of unique accessory on top of that. A city-wide fashion show, it seemed.
The excessive drinking was in no way anything surprising, as these people have gathered to do just that. However, the constant smell of weed near almost every pub made me wonder a bit. The substance is still highly illegal in Hungary and before the Covid-19 pandemic, people—fearing the authorities—would generally restrain themselves from smoking it publicly. This time it was different: one could easily see multiple lit joints being passed around at any given time, if the smell itself wasn't making it obvious enough.
This scenery immediately reminded me of pictures from the late sixties, the golden age of the hippie movement in the US and Western Europe. The specific clothing choices and the overt use of light drugs are not the only factors contributing to this comparison, merely the most apparent ones. There is also the general idea of seeking fun like there is no tomorrow. Judging from this, when indoor clubs join the bars and open up their doors for the depraved party-goers, it is quite possible that another 'Summer of Love' is going to erupt in most Western countries, drowning the unpleasant memories of the pandemic in cheap beer and dubious party drugs.
The other comparison I have seen being brought up over and over is of course about the "Roaring Twenties" of the last century, which is quite fitting as we just entered our Twenties last year. The argument here, made by The Guardian among others, is that this celebration-like atmosphere we have just witnessed in Hungary could drag on for years, laying down the social character of the whole decade. The 1920s, indeed, were a time of splendour, champagne and social gatherings of grandiose scale, all symptoms of a sense of relief only terrible global crises could leave. The First World War and the subsequent Spanish Flu pandemic were more than enough to evoke such a reaction, and one could say we are in quite a similar position now. After all, the pandemic part is quite an obvious parallel. But is it enough?
Zack Stanton, editor of POLITICO, the American political news journal, argues that it may not be the case this time.
As he writes, 'behind the flappers, bootleggers and Gatsbyesque decadence was a hard-won fatalism that came from the level of loss and devastation wrought by the war and the flu, which–unlike Covid–disproportionately killed younger Americans, contributing to a sense among some who survived that since they could die young, they might as well live hard.' In 2021 there is an unquestionable sense of relief, but we are nowhere near the "fatalism" Stanton described. There was no devastating global war and the death rate of COVID-19 is not even comparable to that of the Spanish Flu, thanks to advanced tools of crisis management and effective vaccinations. Of course, I would never try to downplay the traumatic experiences of those who had lost loved ones to Covid (myself being among them), but our society as whole did not have to go through as brutal hardships as people in the 1910s did. I mean, no one is going to write another "In Flanders Fields" about the horrors of toilet paper shortages and bad connections during Zoom-meetings. Hence, I think Stanton's right and chances for a decade long drunken celebration are rather small.
Still, I can easily see this summer being the extended version of the above described weekend in Budapest. A months-long festival of the free and careless. And while it sounds great in theory, it could also have some unpleasant consequences. The famous "Summer of Love" of 1967 (and its legacy carried on for years) had quite an infamous dark side to it as well. Alcohol poisoning and drug overdoses were part and parcel of the hippie culture and the events associated with it, and so were the skyrocketing of STD cases. As Dr David Smith, founder of the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic described the period, 'there was a lot of drug use, group sex, communal sex. It would be an understatement to say there was a spike in STDs. That's like saying a hurricane is a strong wind.'
Since the last season was cancelled and young adults had to stay indoors ever since, most of them want nothing more than to go to as many parties and festivals as they can this summer. It is safe to assume that this year's festivals will be especially wild, inducing some of the negative effects seen in 1967, even if on a smaller scale. I would be not surprised if instead of COVID-19 patients, the hospitals would be full of kids awaiting detoxication.
But to end this article on a happy note, I think we may need these parties after all, to properly put the pandemic behind us. And as far as it goes, we really do have reasons to celebrate once herd immunity is reached in the coming weeks throughout the West. Until then, we might as well purchase a pair of baggy pants and remember not to accept drinks from strangers. Just in case.
Tamás Orbán, columnist and political analyst, currently working as a senior research fellow at the Budapest-based think tank, the Danube Institute. He graduated in contemporary history and international relations from Babeş–Bolyai University in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca, Romania). His main areas of interest are American domestic affairs and geopolitics.
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Christian Politics
作者:Ely Bates
pears the importance of attending t$ usual forms of civility among beings so ready to give and to take offence. Of this the Chinese are so sensible, that at Pekin there is a court established for regulating the ceremonial of the empire, both among natives and strangers. This punctilious regard to manners is strongly marked in one of their volumes, which contains, as we are told, no less than three thousand rules for the behaviour of persons of every rank, and upon every occasion.
Now, though all these regulations could in every instance be reduced exactly to practice, which is evidently impossible, there would yet remain, as will easily be conceived, numberless ways of conveying insult, which the formality of respect would only render still more provoking. Human nature is a Proteus that cannot be held by any merely outward constraint: nothing short of a moral revolution, in which pride gives place to humility, and selfishness to benevolence, can produce a genuine and uniform civility of manners.
Let there be light, and there was light*. Ir* respect to all other beings, their volitions are only efficient within a certain sphere marked out by their Creator.
As man apparently holds the lowest place in the scale of rational existence, it is probable his liberty corresponds to his situation, and is consequently of less extent than what naturally belongs to the other orders of intelligences; of whom the least, for any thing we know to the contrary, may be able to wield these elements at his pleasure, over which the most powerful combination of human strength and skill has so little command.
Whatever then is naturally beyond the sphere of human power, is no object of human liberty; no one, lor instance, is free to walk across the ocean, or fly to the moon; to control the bourse of the winds, or the tides of the ocean -f-; and in innu
* Ps. xxxiii. 9. Gen. i. 3.
f "Canute was the greatest and most powerful prince i of his time. Some of his flatterers breaking out one day in admiration of his grandeur, exclaimed that every
merable cases, within the natural limits, liberty may be wanting: how often is a man unable, and therefore not at liberty to gratify his ambition, his appetites, or his interest, however willing he may be to do it, merely for want of occasions and opportunities!
Thus we see the narrow boundaries of the liberty of man. The cases are comparatively few in which he is able to act as he will, and this inability is one of the happiest circumstances of his condition; since, in his present state of depravity, power generally serves him to no other end than to do mischief to himself, to disturb the regular course of nature, or the order of political and social life.
Indeed an unrestrained liberty would be
it is said, ordered his chair to be set on the sea-shore; and as the waters approached, he commanded them to retire. But when the sea still advanced, and began to wash him with its billows, he turned to his courtiers, and remarked to them, that every creature in the universe was feeble and impotent, and that power resided only with that Being who could say to the ocean, Thus far shalt thou go and no further." See Hume's Hist, of England.
of our country with insolence or scurrility, or even as subjects of mere disputation, is manifestly an offence to public decency; although such grave discussion as may serve to their correction or improvement, is not only consistent with the regard we owe them, but may proceed from it. How to suppress the former without discouraging the latter, is a difficulty to which no policy is equal. There have been periods when prescription was reason, and when time gave a sanction to the grossest usurpations upon the persons and property, the understandings and consciences of men; there have been periods too in which a wild and lawless spirit has gone forth, and boldly called in question every opinion consecrated by the veneration, and every institution confirmed by the practice, of former ages. If men could have been taught wisdom by past example, by this time they would have learned, first, in respect to truth, to have sought it, though without a superstitious attachment, yet not without a becoming deference to ancient opinions;
rulers would have learned to act for the people, and the people to submit cheerfully to lawful and moderate government. The fact is, that, till some great revolution take place in human nature, the world will go on at its old rate, will continue to be swayed by its interests and passions, and perpetually be vibrating between truth and error, tyranny and licence, in spite of all the efforts of patriots and philosophers.
Fifthly, by incivility. It has been often justly observed, that the miseries of the present life arise not so much from great calamities, which but seldom happen, as from a succession of small vexations, which fret a man's spirit, exhaust his patience, and so bring him into a state of perpetual irritation. Whatever therefore tends to obviate these petty evils, highly deserves the attention of every one who either values his own quiet or that of others. On this account civility is an object of important consideration, as it serves to prevent those minute offences which are so apt to disturb our friendly intercourse, and frequently to


Palm Beach Film Festival Winner Highlights Announced
The 21st Palm Beach International Film Festival ended dramatically last night by presenting its coveted Jury Award for Best Feature Film to PO directed by John Asher.
Winner of the festival's first ever horror film competition was The House at the End of Time directed by Alejandro Hidalgo from Venezuela and best documentary went to When Elephants Were Young directed by Patricia Sims from Canada.
The winner of the Jury Award for Best Short Film was Randy directed by Shawn Ryan.
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PBIFF President and CEO Jeff Davis and Director of Programming Larry Richman said this year the festival welcomed a record number of more than 150 filmmakers and actors from around the world to present their outstanding works and for the first time winners in the various categories received not only a trophy but a cash prize of $2,000, a sign the Festival is spreading its silver screen wings.
The festival awards included presentation of the first Flossy Award for Lifetime Achievement to Yvonne S. Boice, PBIFF Chair Emeritus, for her years of dedication to making PBIFF one of the world's most respected film festivals. The award created by celebrated artist Yaacov Heller was presented to Boice on opening night.
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Gabriel Jesus Extends Mastery of Everton In Manchester City's Win
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Gabriel Jesus has now scored 7 times in his last 5 national games including Everton, who must be tired of watching him hitting goals. Pep Guardiola the manager saluted Manchester City's fighting spirit as Jesus added to his notable records against Everton 2-1 win on 1st Jan 2020. Jesus was given the start as City's manager Guardiola rested Sergio Aguero.
The choice to select the Brazilian forward rather than club's record goal-scorer could have been encouraged by his mastery of analysing Everton. Paying his manager's confidence, Jesus broke-through Everton defence once again.
Jesus has now scored 7 times including his last 5 games against the Merseyside club, who must have predicted the excellence of him. Guardiola was delighted the way game turned out in midst of a hard time. He also slipped in saying just with 3 more to the board to close Leicester.
The City remains 3rd in the Premier League after a 2nd consecutive win which leaves them only with 11 points behind Liverpool, who have games to be played in the champions. The Man City manager said that even if they are close to the 1st position this was an important win so they cannot rest especially having FA Cup and EFL Cup in the list.
Everton's Richarlison got one for the team, however, it was the 1st downfall for the new boss Carlo Ancelotti, who had mastered wins over Burnley and Newcastle. There would be no duplication against the City side with the evidence of establishing wins of 2019. Manchester City won ten trophies, including 4 Premier League titles, in the decade that just closed.
Pep Guardiola highlighted that Liverpool's extraordinary performance in the last eighteen months is to be considered a very serious threat to the teams growing ranks. The manager has already agreed that the City has less chance of catching up with Liverpool this season. Instead, his sights were set on the upcoming matches and their challenges to be faced by them and admitting that they do need to play better and pray.
Although a need for divine intervention against Everton team players is doubtful with Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker in the teams led by Guardiola. The crowd nearly held their breath of shock when Seamus Coleman of Everton's goal was a hard one-handed save from Claudio Bravo Man City's goalkeeper.
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Ovechkin injury clouds Capitals' outlook week from playoffs
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All of those have come in the regular season. He has never missed one in the playoffs.
Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose to Maple Leafs in shootout
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's much for the Washington Capitals to evaluate after a tough loss late in the season and an injury that could cloud their entire playoff outlook.
Alex Ovechkin was injured early in the third period of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, crashing into the boards and getting ruled out with an upper-body injury.
Mantha scores twice in 34 seconds, Capitals rout Canadiens
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Staal's hat trick carries Hurricanes past Ducks 5-2
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Staal capped his fourth career hat trick with an empty-net goal and the Hurricanes settled in defensively after an offense-filled first period to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Backstrom has goal, assist as Capitals beat Devils 4-3
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Ovechkin seals Capitals' 4-3 shootout win over Sabres
By JOHN WAWROWMarch 26, 2022 GMT
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Ovechkin ties game, scores in shootout as Caps top 'Canes
By BOB SUTTONMarch 19, 2022 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin tied the game late in the third period and scored the winner in a shootout as the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday night.
Evgeny Kuznetsov and John Carlson also scored in regulation for Washington, which has an eight-game point streak to match its longest stretch of the season.
Caps' Ovechkin ties Jagr for 3rd on NHL career goals list
March 9, 2022 GMT
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Ovechkin scores 763rd goal, Caps beat Canes 4-0 to snap skid
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fans chanted Alex Ovechkin's name after a goal, much as they have for almost two decades.
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Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored on the power play, Vitek Vanecek stopped all 36 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 Thursday night.
Capitals winger Carl Hagelin out long term with eye injury
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Maple Leafs hand Capitals sixth consecutive home loss 5-3
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Lafrenière, Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals
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Chris Kreider and Barclay Goodrow also scored and Igor Shesterkin stopped 36 shots to help New York win for the fifth time in six games.
Hathaway scores twice late to lead Caps' comeback vs. Flyers
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Garnet Hathaway scored two goals in a span of less than two minutes late in the third period and the Capitals rallied late to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Thursday night.
Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals' 4-1 win over Predators
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals, including his 30th of the season, to lead the Washington Capitals in their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Joe Snively and Nick Jensen also scored, and Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves for Washington, which has won two of their last three.
Ovechkin to miss All-Star Game after entering protocols
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas on Saturday after entering the league's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.
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Capitals beat Stars, former teammate Holtby 5-0
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Ovechkin, Backstrom rally Capitals past Senators 3-2 in OT
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 28th and 29th goals of the season in the third period, Nicklas Backstrom pounced on a turnover to get the winner 1:13 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Ovechkin scores two 3rd period goals in Caps 3-1 win
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Caps beat Winnipeg 5-2, spoil Lowry's debut as Jets coach
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Moroccan journalist missing as Zafzafi 'hirak' protests continue
By AT editor - 30 May 2017 at 11:42 pm
In the wake of weekend demonstrations across Morocco, the North African affiliate of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed concern over the whereabouts of Mohamed El Asrihi of the Rif24 news site. The news outlet directed by El Asrihi has been shut down since Rif24 was providing coverage of the massive protests, including video footage on Friday of emerging activist leader Nasser Zafzafi.
The Moroccan news site Le Desk described the Rif24 site as among the most active in covering Al Hoceima and the Rif province's vocal "hirak" popular movement – an abbreviation for Al-Hirak al-Shaabi – but it had been offline at the weekend. That was still the case on Tuesday night, although the social media-driven Rif24's Facebook page was accessible.
Le Desk said its reporters were in contact with El Asrihi's brother Wael, who confirmed he had not seen him since Friday. His journalistic colleagues also said he was missing, and feared to have been arrested.
The RSF has been monitoring arrests associated with last week's massive rallies in Al Hoceima following Zafzafi's disruption of Friday prayers at a mosque. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he was subsequently taken into custody, but not before successfully calling on his supporters to take to the streets. Solidarity protests spread to other cities including Rabat, Casablanca and Tangier.
Smaller protests in Morocco continued in Imzouren and elsewhere as people called for the release of those arrested. According to RSF, in addition to El Asrihi's status, the arrested include photographer Hossein El Idrissi with another Rif-based news outlet, journalist Rabiaa El Ablak of the news site Badil, and Jamal Alilat, an Algerian reporter with El Watan who was detained and removed from Morocco on Tuesday.
Al Hoceima has been at the center of Morocco's unrest since the October 28 death of Mohcen Fikri. The fish market vendor was crushed to death in a trash truck while trying to salvage his wares after police threw out his market goods. Some on social media have been calling the latest wave of widespread demonstrations the "new February 20," referring to the movement of 2011 in a region that was at the heart of Morocco's Arab Spring.
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Family Festival a Big Hit!
Mountain View Adventist College held its first Family Festival in 20 years on Sunday 23 April 2017. The event was attended by over 1000 people on the day which kicked off at 3pm and finished at 8pm.
Festival Goers were able to enjoy carnival rides including Dodgem Cars, Roundup, Swinging Pirate Ship, Spinning Cups & Saucers, Pony rides, Jumping Castles and more! Other experiences on the day included Food Trucks, Market Stalls, Face painting, a petting zoo and live entertainment.
"It was great to have some of our students perform live at the Festival" Music Teacher Mr Steve Erceg said. "We have some very talented people at the College and it was a wonderful experience for them to perform in front of such a large crowd." We were also entertained by the Sydney Tongan SDA Brass Band which is always a crowd pleaser.
The Rat Finks Hot Rod and Custom Club Australia had 20 cars on display for the car enthusiasts. Cars ranged from Customised Hot Rods through to original condition classic cars – there was something for everyone to see. "We attend a lot of events and I can say that what Mountain View has put on today is the biggest school event that we have attended which was professionally organised" said Peter Green, President of the Rat Finks Hot Rod Club. "We look forward to attending again next year."
The night ended with a spectacular 10 minute fireworks display. "It was a great day topped off by brilliant fireworks that far exceeded our expectations," says Mountain View Business Manager Craig Dwyer. "We were particularly encouraged by the attendance of members of the local community. One of the main intentions of the event was to engage more with our local community. We look forward to holding other events in the future and would love to see the community there too!"
One Festival Goer, Sue said "It was a wonderfully put together event. There were great market stalls, a good variety of food, rides for the kids and the entertainment was wonderful. There was something for everyone".
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Camila Cabello and Ryan Seacrest Make a Visit to Children's Hospital
During the sweet visit, the singer performed her hit track 'Havana' to the patients and staff.
AceShowbiz - Camila Cabello and Ryan Seacrest made dreams come true in a visit to a children's hospital.
The 21-year-old singer, and the TV presenter, 43, were greeted by stunned patients during the event hosted by The Ryan Seacrest Foundation at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, July 13.
Cabello, who was in the city to perform later that day at the Lincoln Financial Field as one of the support acts at Taylor Swift's Reputation World Tour, was given a tour o the hospital's media centre, Seacrest Studios.
The singer performed her hit track Havana to the patients and staff, and later shared photos from her visit on Instagram.
"The Ryan Seacrest Foundation does a beautiful thing for the kids in Philly's Children's Hospital," Cabello wrote. "Kids that are being treated at the hospital get to be themselves, express their dreams and voices, and have something fun to look forward to so they don't feel defined by what's going on in their lives at this moment.
the Ryan Seacrest foundation does a beautiful thing for the kids in Philly's Children's Hospital. kids that are being treated at the hospital get to be themselves, express their dreams and voices, and have something fun to look forward to so they don't feel defined by what's going on in their lives at this moment, by taking care of their hearts as well as their bodies and having activities, positive music, games, and competitions in the Ryan Seacrest studio downstairs- seeing their smiles, their spirit, and their positivity only makes it clearer to me that the most valuable lessons we can learn come from kids, today I heard a conversation between parents of a little girl at the hospital and @ryanseacrest , the parents told him how much the foundation helped their child - instead of talking about doctors and treatments, she was talking about how excited she was for the next karaoke competition at the studio downstairs- so thankful for foundations like these that make lives so much better, so thankful for kids like these - with so much talent, spunk, knowledge, and spirit in spite of their everyday battles - thank you @ryanseacrest @ryanfoundation for having me
A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Jul 13, 2018 at 1:31pm PDT
"Today I heard a conversation between parents of a little girl at the hospital and @ryanseacrest, the parents told him how much the foundation helped their child – instead of talking about doctors and treatments, she was talking about how excited she was for the next karaoke competition at the studio downstairs," she continued. "So thankful for foundations like these that make lives so much better, so thankful for kids like these – with so much talent, spunk, knowledge, and spirit in spite of their everyday battles – thank you @ryanseacrest @ryanfoundation for having me."
The American Idol host launched his non-profit organisation, The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, in 2010, and his Seacrest Studios now feature in children's hospitals across the U.S., including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston and Colorado.
A really special day at @ChildrensPhila #SeacrestStudios! Thanks for surprising the kids @Camila_Cabello :)
A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) on Jul 13, 2018 at 1:38pm PDT
Seacrest said back in 2016 that he wanted to create a useful distraction for kids who were receiving treatment in the hospital.
Got to spend time with these rock stars - love seeing the kids this happy :) Thank you to our @ryanfoundation interns, volunteers, studio manager Kent, @childrensphila staff, parents/families, and of course @camila_cabello for making today so special. #SeacrestStudios
"It's remarkable to see how when the kids are talking to some of their favourite stars, creating their own shows, doing their own interviews, they really forget some of the tough stuff that's happening in the hospital," he told People.
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How to escape the cliché in LA
Jennifer Foden
"Jen, for real, I just saw Jack White," my 13-year-old sister said this while standing in line for pizza at Los Angeles' LAX airport.
"Okay, Steph," I said, rolling my eyes, definitely not believing her.
Seconds later, the lead singer of The White Stripes walked in for a slice. I quickly grabbed my mom to snap a picture of us. He happily obliged.
But in typical mom form, our mother pointed the camera at the three of us and shouted, "Okay, now say bologna!" Face palm.
Fast forward 12 years later. I was in Australia, about to fly to New Zealand, when someone told me over a few pints (I mean schooners — sorry Aussies) that I wouldn't be let into their neighbouring country unless I had an outgoing flight booked. With no current plan in mind, I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to meet up with my Toronto bestie Jenn in Los Angeles and hang out with LA-based friends we had met the year before while competing on the fake Amazing Race (that's a whole other story).
I had only been to Los Angeles once prior (the previously mentioned cheesy mom incident) and to be honest, wasn't the biggest fan. To be fair, it was 2003 and I was an angsty dealing-with-my-parents'-divorce teenager with awful blonde punk rock hair and an attitude problem. Looking back, my mom truly did try to make that trip great. She rented a red Mustang and drove my kid sister and me around to the Hollywood sign, Disneyland, and Walk of Fame. But still, my idea of the City of Angels was driving, traffic, and cliché Hollywood crap. I'm sure the embarrassing airport photo didn't help.
Hate LA? Hint: you're doing it all wrong.
So when I arrived last year to visit my friends, I already had an idea of the city in my head. Spoiler alert: my opinion quickly changed. And I owe it to a few locals who showed me there's far more to LA than the Walk of Fame and celebrity selfies. To prove how great their city was, on our first day, our friends sent us out on a city scavenger hunt to discover their favourite spots.
"This is what you need to see," they insisted, excitedly writing down instructions.
The Fountain Coffee Room
The Fountain Coffee Room, a coffee shop and diner in the basement of the famous Beverly Hills Hotel, will make you feel like you've been transported back in time (it has been opened since the late '40s). Instructions: walk in, sit up at the retro bar, order a coffee (and the life-changing waffles), and imagine yourself sitting next to Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn.
Located on the corner of Walden Drive and Carmelita Avenue, smack in the middle of a modern-day residential neighbourhood, is the Spadena House (first owned by the Spadena family in the 1920s), a storybook home that legit looks like something out of Hocus Pocus (it's also been called the "quintessential Hansel and Gretel house").
Go ahead, channel your inner Sarah Jessica Parker a la Hocus Pocus
Okay, I must admit this is kind of touristy, but we were in Los Angeles! We had to do something that screamed Hollywood. Channel your inner '90s soap opera star, swipe your credit card at some of the trendy, eclectic shops, and snap your photo under the iconic street sign. Also, fun fact: the street is only four blocks long.
The Original Farmers' Market at Third and Fairfax (and next to The Grove outdoor shopping mall) should be a destination for any foodie. Seriously, the food there is some of the best I had while in LA. I'm still having visions of the pulled pork sammie.
Book Soup and Mystery Pier Books
Our friend Kenny, an author, and fellow word nerd like Jenn and myself (who met in publishing school) sent us to his two favourite bookstores: Book Soup (fun vibe, huge selection) and, located in an alley next door, Mystery Pier Books, a first edition book shop (magical).
Apparently we had "just missed" Johnny Depp shopping at Mystery Pier. We laughed en route to our bonus, sixth scavenger hunt location (the Los Angeles County Museum of Art) and Jenn asked me who would be the one celebrity I'd want to meet in LA. Funny man, Jason Segel, obv.
Want to guess who we met 20 minutes later?
I'm sorry, dear Urban Adventures readers, I have no photo evidence, so you'll just have to trust me on this one (he was on a date, and I felt rude asking). But, I did say, "Jason, we love you!" probably a bit too loudly, as (a) we were in a museum and (b) he was standing two feet from me. But, he did say, "thank you very much," so I consider that a success.
I don't know what the message here is, other than:
All cities deserve a second chance.
Dig a little deeper.
Stay with friends, or ask locals where to go.
Don't get your mom to take a photo of you with Jack White.
LA is so, so great, and much more than cheesy Hollywood.
Second time's a charm, especially when you meet Jason Segel.
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Did Hillary Clinton Have Another 'Medical Episode' at a Campaign Event?
11:00AM EDT 9/21/2016	 Bob Eschliman
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton surprisingly canceled a $2,700-a-plate fundraiser in North Carolina on Tuesday, just hours after a new video emerged that put her health in question once again.
The video, released by The American Mirror, shows that her eyes weren't tracking together—a sign of potential neurological distress—during her speech in Philadelphia on Monday night. This condition is one medical professionals look for as a sign of stroke or a possible brain tumor.
The associated article still appears on The American Mirror's homepage of its website, but the article itself is currently inaccessible. "Hacktivists" supporting Clinton's campaign have been known to attack alternative news websites that release information that is damaging to her campaign.
Clinton's fundraiser in Chapel Hill, North Carolina—another key "battleground" state where her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, appears to have taken the lead in the polls—was billed as "lunch with Hillary Rodham Clinton." It had four donation levels ranging from $100,000 for "chair reception with Hillary" to the minimum of $2,700 just to attend.
Trump responded to the news with a tweet to his Twitter followers:
Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary—see you at the debate!
The video evidence once again suggests there's more wrong with Clinton's health than just a case of pneumonia. She was scheduled to speak again Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. The event, which was scheduled for 2 p.m., had not been postponed or canceled as of this writing.
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Our 2022 Annual Plan identifies goals and action steps for the year. Each goal is rooted in our Strategic Plan and represents concrete steps toward our long term objectives. Our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan identifies five focus areas that will allow us to respond to the needs of our stakeholders and position Hamilton County DD Services for the future. You can see our Strategic Plan here.
Guidance Through Life Stages
People served and their families will experience confident, seamless transitions from one life stage to the next — from babies to school-age children to adults to senior citizens
Empowerment of People with Developmental Disabilities, Families, and Staff
People with developmental disabilities, their families, and their HCDDS and provider staff will be empowered to reimagine, strengthen, and modernize supports for a good life. People with DD and their families will have increased access to technology and advocacy opportunities to foster independence. HCDDS and provider staff will have the support, skills, technology and training that promote engagement, confidence, and competence.
Community Engagement and Equitable Access
Identify opportunities and address common barriers so all people with DD have better access to transportation, housing, medical care, mental health, and inclusive neighborhoods. HCDDS will engage diverse community allies to partner in key initiatives for equitable access and good quality of life for people with DD and other Hamilton County citizens. Direct HCDDS funding to support these community initiatives.
Long-term Sustainability of High-Quality Support
HCDDS will be thought-leaders and policy drivers to promote sustainable, high-quality support. This includes streamlining internal HCDDS processes, investing in skilled staff, and assuring fiscal health and responsibility. We will collaborate with regional and state partners on systemic solutions to DSP workforce concerns, leverage partnerships to reduce overlap and inefficiencies, and pilot bold, innovative approaches to address existing problems in a new way.
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China-Underground Movie Database > Movies > Andrew Lau > The Storm Riders
The Storm Riders
The Storm Riders (1998)
— 128 min - Fantasy, Action, Adventure - 18 July 1998
Based on a comic book called Fung Wan (or Tin Ha), the movie stars Ekin Cheng as Wind and Aaron Kwok as Cloud. The plot involves two children, Whispering Wind and Striding Cloud, who become powerful warriors under the evil warlord Conquer's tutelage. They grow up serving as his subordinates, but a love triangle and an accident leads to a quest for retribution.
Director: Andrew Lau
Stars: Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Sonny Chiba, Kristy Yang, Michael Tse Tin-Wah, Lawrence Cheng, Wayne Lai, Jason Chu, Shu Qi, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming, Roy Cheung, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Yu Rong-Guang, Christine Ng, Xu Jinglei
Collections: Andrew Lau
Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Language: 普通话
Production Companies: Golden Harvest Pictures, Centro Digital Pictures Ltd., BoB and Partners Co. Ltd
An ambitious attempt to replicate a popular martial arts manga on the bigscreen with elaborate CGI work and location shooting in China.
The Storm Riderslargely succeeds on the tech front but, like many pics in the genre, hits problems compressing its complex story down to feature lenght. Heavily promoted, star-laden pic got off to a good start in Hong Kong, where it set a new opening-day record July 18, beating out those set by Titanic and The Lost World. On the strength of helmer Andrew Lau's name (Young and Dangerous), this entertaining extravaganza should roll into fantasy-fest slots. Opening 20 minutes pack in a lot of plot, with martial arts king Lord Conqueror (Japanese vet Sonny Chiba) informed by cringing acolytes that he can remain invincible for the first half of his life by adopting two young disciples, Wind and Cloud, currently young kids. They will help him, 10 years hence, in a duel with his only remaining threat, the Sword Saint. Lau brings visual elan to much of the pic, and both Kwok and Cheng, with their flashing-eyed looks, long hair and designer leather duds, impressively incarnate the spirit of the manga heroes. Lau himself takes on lensing chores as well.
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Midterm Elections: The Day After
Andrew Weeks
Andrew Weeks Published: November 7, 2018
Photo by Andrew Weeks
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – County officials were experiencing "election hangover" on Wednesday. A busy turnout at the polls kept them up until late Tuesday night.
More than 24,000 voters came to the polls in Twin Falls County. Many registered at the polling stations, said Elections Director Valerie Varadi, and several precincts ran out of register cards.
She said running out of cards was really the only hiccup that some officials saw on Tuesday.
"The turnout was fantastic. It was a really good day," she said. "We knew the turnout was going to be good."
Varadi said the big issues that brought people out was the governor's race and the two propositions.
In the governor's race, Brad Little beat Democrat contender Paulette Jordan, 60 percent statewide to Jordan's 39.7 percent, according to the Associated Press. The ballot measures saw that 53.4 percent of voters said no to Proposition 1, which would have authorized betting on historical horse racing in the Gem State. Voters were more kind to Proposition 2, which expands Medicaid coverage, with 60.4 percent casting their ballots in favor of the measure.
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Varadi said that during the last midterm elections in 2014 Twin Falls County had 32,393 registered voters, of which 55 percent turned out at the polls. "This election we had a 70 percent turnout," she said, or 24,888 out of 35,071 registered voters who cast their ballots. (During the presidential election in 2017 the county saw 76 percent voter turnout.)
Jerome County officials also had a late night as election volunteers kept busy at the precincts, said Elections Supervisor Cy Lootens.
"It went late into the night, but everything went well," Lootens said. "We didn't have any issues."
He said more ballots were cast in this midterm election than the last one, but the percentage of voters who turned out at the polls Tuesday was about the same as it was in 2014 because there are more registered voters this time. That year the county had some 5,300 registered voters and 67 percent turnout. This year there was around 8,500 registered voters.
A lot of people registered on Election Day, Lootens said.
"There were a lot of unopposed races and that probably didn't help much," he said. "But a lot of people came out because they were interested in the governor's race and two propositions."
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Terracotta Clusters Apache Tomcat for Free
Terracotta Sessions for Tomcat delivers Java clustering within 30 minutes; covalent partnership bolsters sales and marketing efforts
SAN FRANCISCO -- May 8, 2006 -- Terracotta, Inc., a developer of solutions for Java scalability, today announced Terracotta Sessions for Tomcat, the industry's first drop-in clustering solution for the Apache Tomcat application server.
The move gives organizations a free clustering solution that meets their need for load-balanced Tomcat application servers. It also helps lower costs by eliminating performance tuning from the development lifecycle.
According to a survey by Forrester Research, Inc., Apache Tomcat is the most widely used open source servlet engine and was mentioned by 51 percent of respondents for current or planned usage.*
Typically, Tomcat users can spend weeks or months writing clustering code by hand to make Java applications in production cluster and scale efficiently. Beginning on May 16, developers can visit the Terracotta website, download and install Terracotta Sessions for Tomcat, and get their Java applications clustered within 30 minutes.
"We're changing the way people build apps. We're eliminating application tuning, while providing linear scale and total fault tolerance. And, we're doing it for free," said Ari Zilka, founder and CEO of Terracotta. "Terracotta Sessions for Tomcat is the first of many solutions that will use Terracotta's clustered JVM technology to solve point problems for customers in 30 minutes or less."
Terracotta Sessions for Tomcat will be available for download beginning May 16 from the Terracotta Web site. Terracotta Sessions licenses are free for all platforms for four JVMs and under. Production licenses are available directly from Terracotta. For more information, interested parties can call 888-30 TERRA, email sales@terracottatech.com, or visit http://www.terracottatech.com.
About Terracotta, Inc.
Terracotta, Inc. delivers plug-in capacity and availability for enterprise Java at runtime with no application code changes. Terracotta gives application developers and operators substantial advantages in development, deployment, and management that translate directly to faster time to market, increased return on investment, and lower total cost of ownership.
* "Open Source Usage Is Up, But Concerns Linger", Forrester Research, Inc., June 2005
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'Don't come near me': Wesley Savadao defends himself after being accused of 'stardom'
Karen Boyd May 15, 2022 2 min read
Singer Wesley Savadao has been accused of "stardom" after refusing to take a picture with a fan as he walked to stage for a show in São Louis, Massachusetts, on Saturday (14). In the video, which spread on social media, the artist asks not to touch him.
"Don't touch it, don't come near me," says Wesley Savadao. At the same moment a fan can be heard asking for a photo with the singer. However, the artist explained in a series of stories published on Instagram that the phrase was directed at a security guard standing behind him.
"Don't stop, don't come near me," Wesley Savadao said.
The phrase was to be said to the masses. The Léo Dias column called the WS staff: "He always helps everyone on his way from the dressing room to the stage or anywhere else. Anyone who knows him knows that." pic.twitter.com/u8lMxXmGcr
– RD1 | Celebrity and Television Network (@rd1official) May 15 2022
In another moment video, posted by the singer, a security guard is seen supporting Wesley Savada's shoulder and immediately telling him not to touch it. According to the artist, he had previously asked the team to loosen the security cordon that accompanied him.
Wesley safadão is a love person and he will never treat fans that way, on the contrary in the video he was referring to the security guard not touching him just to make way for fans to meet pic.twitter.com/2DFeE2vbDf
– Tom WS⚡ Releases (@AlmadaRomilson) May 15 2022
"As soon as I leave [do camarim] When I say 'I don't want people near me', I'm referring to the security guards standing behind me, and soon after, I take pictures and go to the stage," Savadao explained.
Despite the misunderstanding, the singer apologized to the fan. "I apologize to the girl who made this video if I was offended. The artist said this wasn't for you, this wouldn't be for you.
Later, Safadão made another recording lamenting the way the video had gone viral. "Things get distorted very quickly. I went to sleep happy and when I wake up, a video like this went viral, and the intention was completely different," he said.
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This Is What CNN Focused On For 13 Hours Straight
Peter Hasson Senior Reporter
Just days after being singled out on Twitter by President Trump, CNN centered its coverage around a pair of tweets from the president on Thursday morning, presenting Trump's personal attacks on MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough as the driving issue of the day.
Trump referred to the two hosts as "Low I.Q. Crazy Mika" and "Psycho Joe," and claimed he refused to hang out with Brzezinski on multiple occasions shortly before New Years Eve because, "she was bleeding badly from a face-lift." Trump's tweets followed a "Morning Joe" segment where Brzezinski and Scarborough mocked the size of Trump's hands. (RELATED: CNN's Month-Long Nightmare)
Trump sent out the two tweets out shortly before 9 a.m. For the rest of the day, those tweets dominated CNN's news coverage.
It didn't take CNN long to make Trump's tweets the lead of its website. The site's banner read: "The President of the US tweeted this," and featured a picture of Trump's tweet as the featured image.
The tweets were bad, but this seems like a bit of an overreaction by https://t.co/Ri0Erb16tb pic.twitter.com/9AqjkoEeSv
— Leon Wolf (@LeonHWolf) June 29, 2017
CNN's online coverage Thursday afternoon led with Republican criticisms of Trump's tweets, along with Brian Stelter's original story on the tweets describing them as a "shocking assault," editor-at-large Chris Cillizza's analysis of the tweets — which he described as "bullying" that "crosses a big line," a Cillizza podcast on Trump's tweets, a story about first lady Melania Trump's spokesperson's reaction to the tweets and a video of a CNN panel debating Trump's tweets.
CNN.com's lead stories 13 hours after Trump's tweets (Screenshot/CNN)
CNN, which Trump labeled "fake news" just two days prior, cycled fresh articles about Trump's tweets onto its front page throughout the afternoon and evening, including a Jake Tapper monologue about Trump's penchant for tweeting about the media, a story about J.K. Rowling taking a shot at Trump over Twitter, an explainer on why Trump hasn't gotten kicked off Twitter, a recap of disparaging remarks Trump has previously made about women (including on Twitter), another Chris Cillizza analysis on Trump's tweets (this time on deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders' defense of them) and another opinion article that said Trump's tweets captured "the essence of sexism." All of those stories were at one point prominently featured, either as CNN's lead story or just below it, during CNN's marathon coverage of the two tweets.
CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta appeared to demand an apology for the tweets at the end of White House Sanders's press briefing Thursday afternoon. "No apology from the president, Sarah?" Acosta asked as Sanders walked away from the podium.
CNN's TV coverage was no less intense. Beginning with the 9 a.m. hour, the network covered the tweets in depth every hour as anchors, panelists and guests expressed their outrage that the tweets.
CNN media reporter Brian Stelter took New York City councilman Joe Borelli — who appeared to be the token Trump supporter on one panel — to task for not condemning the president's tweets, before saying that "everyone in the media should be standing up today and saying that it's inappropriate for the president to behave this way."
It's unpresidential. I asked Trump supporter @JoeBorelliNYC: "Why can't you just say it's unpresidential?" https://t.co/Kcn0UKEWmQ
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 29, 2017
CNN's John King similarly expressed his outrage at the tweets, saying, "This isn't just some boorish, sexist guy in a bar making an ass of himself. This is the president of the United States."
Anchor Wolf Blitzer used the tweets as an excuse to roll out 25 seconds of an old Hillary Clinton campaign ad that portrayed Trump as a sexual predator. Throughout the day he discussed the tweets in-depth with critical guests. In one such segment on Blitzer's show, CNN commentator Ana Navarro claimed Trump was "acting like a mean girl."
Ana Navarro to President Trump: Start acting presidential and "stop acting like a 'mean girl'" https://t.co/Qys3UcQB0O pic.twitter.com/6MTmtTQ0D1
In another, CNN chief political analyst expressed alarm about the tweets, wondering: "I have a six-year-old boy. How do I explain to him that you can't say things like this?"
.@DanaBashCNN "I have a 6 year old boy. How do I explain to him that you can't say things like this…" https://t.co/8RHuNA0AZX
— Abigail Crutchfield (@ACrutchfield14) June 29, 2017
Cillizza similarly appealed to the innocence of children in expressing his outrage during a panel on Trump's tweets that led off CNN's 3 p.m. news hour.
"I know asking people to take their partisan hat off won't happen, but there is no way you look at that and you say, this is the kind of behavior that I am okay with in a society in which we are trying to raise our children, in which we are trying to say this is how you act and this is how you don't act," Cillizza said. Another panelist, liberal Sally Kohn, said the tweets made her "feel so sad for my country today" before calling Trump's media attacks "totalitarianism" and "scary.".
Anchor Jake Tapper led off his 4 p.m. show by continuing the network's coverage of Trump's tweets, and tied them to Trump's promotion of the birther conspiracy theory surrounding Barack Obama's birth certificate. Tapper then broke down Trump's tweets by the numbers, noting the quantity of tweets Trump has sent about the media since inauguration day. (That monologue would later be prominently featured on CNN.com's home page.) Tapper's show then followed up by bringing up Trump's history of crass comments about women. Tapper spent the first twenty minutes of his hour-long show addressing Trump's tweets and then returned to the subject while interviewing Republican Senator Pat Toomey about health care later in the show.
Blitzer repeatedly brought up the tweets during the 5 p.m. news hour, at one point asking political analyst Dana Bash about the tweets, "is gender and sexism an issue here?"
"Of course," Bash replied, noting in her answer that "it's the same kind of language he used against Megyn Kelly. It's the same kind of thing that he said when he wants to criticize a woman, he criticizes their appearance, Carly Fiorina, and so, the list goes on."
CNN similarly covered the president's tweets throughout the 7, 8 and 9 p.m. broadcasts.
And, at 10 p.m. — more than 13 hours after the president sent out the insults — CNN's online coverage was still dominated by stories about the two Trump tweets.
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"When I got the role of Benson, I was not the happiest camper," Guillaume reveals on Saturday's Oprah: Where Are They Now?, in ETonline's exclusive sneak peek. "I had reservations, 'cause you're serving food, you're serving the family, and all that sort of thing."
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Guillaume, who got his start as a stage actor, played the part of DuBois on Soap from 1977-79, until his character was spun off on Benson, a sitcom that ran on ABC until 1986. Initially, however, he worried that the character might be counter-productive.
"It thrusts you back in time," the actor, now 88, reveals of his thoughts upon landing the role as the Tate family's butler and cook. "It's as though nothing has changed since 1800."
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"I figured out a way to take some of the stench off the idea," he says.
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Deputy Head of Mission of Afghanistan to Pakistan Visits COMSATS Secretariat
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H.E. Mr. Zardasht Shams, Deputy Head of Mission of Afghanistan to Pakistan, visited COMSATS Secretariat on 31st October 2017 on invitation from the Executive Director COMSATS, Dr. S.M. Junaid Zaidi. The visit was a part of COMSATS membership campaign. His Excellency was accompanied by Mr. Daud Mohseni (First Secretary), and Mr. Hamayun Ali (Education Attaché). Senior officials of COMSATS were also present during the meeting.
After a formal welcome, Dr. Zaidi thanked His Excellency for his visit to COMSATS Secretariat and shared his views on potential cooperation between Afghanistan and COMSATS. Dr. Zaidi expressed his desire to develop a research institute or university in Afghanistan in line with country's needs.
He introduced COMSATS as a unique intergovernmental organization working for science-led sustainable growth in the South with 25 Member States and a network of 21 International Centres of Excellence. The organization, he noted is helping to accomplish its goals by providing essential scientific and technological resources. He highlighted the flagship projects of COMSATS including COMSATS' Telehealth, COMSATS Internet Services (CIS), and COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology. Dr. Zaidi hoped that Afghanistan would benefit more from COMSATS by joining the organization.
Dr. Zaidi shed light on Tele-health project and shared a concept paper with the Ambassador in this regard. Dr. Zaidi noted that tele-health is the mutual interest area for Afghanistan and COMSATS. Telehealth centres can be operated from Kabul to provide immediate and best health services to the remote areas in Afghanistan. The Ambassador showed great interest in learning more about this project. Dr. Zaidi also mentioned the benefits of joining COMSATS as a member state. His Excellency was also briefed about the AMC (Annual Membership Contribution) and was informed that these funds are kept separate and are used only for the contributing member country.
The Ambassador thanked Dr. Zaidi for his invitation and appreciated the efforts made by COMSATS to enhance international collaboration. He explained the transition period of development that Afghanistan is undergoing and hoped that the country continues to grow in future. He was willing to know which ministry would help in correspondence and collaboration between Afghanistan and COMSATS. Dr. Zaidi informed the Ambassador that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may be appointed as a focal point of correspondence and collaboration between Afghanistan and COMSATS. His Excellency was keen to share all the information with relevant officials of Afghanistan to open new doors of collaboration between the two.
Speaking on the occasion, a senior official of COMSATS, Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan, delineated on benefits of joining COMSATS. He noted that any researcher or scientist from Afghanistan can join the International Thematic Research Groups (ITRGs) established by COMSATS. It will enhance their capacities by attending the annual meetings, and seminars and workshops that are organized by COMSATS. His Excellency suggested to invite the experts of relevant fields from Kabul to COMSATS for discussion and future policy, at later stages of correspondence.
Mr. Tajammul Hussain, Advisor (Programmes), further added that joining COMSATS as a Member State will be beneficial for Afghan students and scientists as many scholarships are offered by COMSATS Centres of Excellence.
The meeting concluded with the handing over of promotional documents of COMSATS to Deputy Head of Mission of Afghanistan.
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Friends hope to raise funds and awareness
Members of the 'In your pace Parkinson's' group who will be taking part in the Belfast Marathon Relay in May.
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A group of friends have banded together to raise much needed funds for charity, while also raising awareness of a neurological condition.
The group, made up of local residents, is taking part in a number of fundraising events in aid of Parkinson's UK.
The fundraising effort has been organised after Carnmoney man, Niall Barton was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease last year at the age of 45.
It has been a difficult year for Niall as he attempts to come to terms with the diagnosis .
To show their support for Niall and to raise both funds and awareness, the team is embarking on a number of charity activities.
A spokesperson for the group of friends said: "There is so little knowledge of the illness amongst the public out there and how more young people are being diagnosed with it.
"We just want to raise awareness of the condition and raise funds which will hopefully help to find a cure as well as offering support to people diagnosed with Parkinson's."
The group recently held a successful charity disco in the Whiteabbey Royal British Branch and Club, while coffee mornings and other charitable events are also set to take place.
A team of 20 people will be putting their best foot forward as they each run a leg in this year's Belfast Marathon.
The team consists of runners who have never competed in an event before. They are currently preparing for the relay event on Monday, May 1.
Jeanette, Glen, Elaine and Gary from the close network of friends also participated in the Larne Half Marathon on Saturday, March 18.
If you would like to make a donation to Parkinson's Uk in support of the local fundraising effort, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/IN-YOUR-PACE-PARKINSONS
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Supporting children with Autism through the NDIS
I am delighted that Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings has become one of the first providers on the Mornington Peninsula to offer assistance under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Abacus is a not-for-profit organisation that provides intensive early intervention therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), assisting them to reach their potential.
I have seen first-hand the difference Abacus can make in a child's life and know how valuable this therapy is in giving children with Autism the best start in life.
The therapy provided by Abacus is held in such high esteem that families travel from as far away as Torquay to access the service.
Abacus is one of only two providers on the Mornington Peninsula that has been approved as a registered provider of the NDIS; the other provider is Lifestyle Centred Services in Mornington.
The NDIS is about value for money support for people with a disability. Government investment in the NDIS is directed to high-quality services for Australians with disability and Abacus is a fantastic example of this.
Abacus executive director Lauren Moore said it was brilliant to be one of the first registered providers through the NDIS on the Mornington Peninsula.
"Abacus is the first Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy centre in the Southern Metropolitan area to be registered under the NDIS to provide early intervention therapy for children with ASD," she said.
"This means that when the NDIS is rolled out to the Mornington Peninsula, local children with ASD will be eligible for assistance such as assessment, ABA therapy and school integration assistance through the scheme."
Media contact: Samantha Robin on 03 5979 3188 or 0427 787 166
I encourage local families who have a child diagnosed with autism to contact Abacus on 5979 8891 and enquire about the assistance they can provide.
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One last hurrah: Dale Faber coaching his last season as Friends' men's basketball coach
by: Taylor Rocha
Posted: Jan 7, 2021 / 04:54 PM CST / Updated: Jan 8, 2021 / 07:34 AM CST
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Beginning with the 2003-04 season, Dale Faber arrived on campus as the Friends University head men's basketball coach. Eighteen seasons and 294 wins later, Faber has decided that the 2020-21 campaign will be his last at the helm for the Falcons, as he will retire from coaching before transitioning into a fundraising role within the athletic department.
"We have been looking at a fundraising role for a while and am grateful for the support of Dr. Carey to start it," said Dr. Rob Ramseyer, Friends University Director of Athletics.
"Dale has had great success fundraising for our basketball program and we are confident he will do the same for the department. We congratulate Dale on a long and successful coaching career and are glad that he will stay with us in this new role."
Faber has been a staple on the bench for the Falcons, bringing a fun coaching style and sense of humor that has made his tenure at Friends feel special.
Success on the court felt like a given with Faber manning the sidelines, as the Falcons won a pair of KCAC regular season championships along with four conference tournament titles.
The wins resulted in Faber being named the KCAC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year on two occasions (2010, 2014).
Postseason appearances were also a regular occurrence under Faber, as he has guided the program to seven NAIA National Tournament appearances.
"For the past 18 years I have been lucky enough to be the Friends University Men's Basketball Coach," Faber said. "Today I am announcing my retirement from coaching effective at the end of this current basketball season. We will strive to be the best we can be as a team the rest of the year and hopefully gain a berth in the National Tournament."
"I never took the title of Friends University basketball coach lightly and never felt I was entitled to continue to be that person. It has been an absolute blessing to do what I believe I was meant to do. Wow, how many people get to say that about their careers? I will never forget that I never had to say, I wish I didn't have to go to "work" today. To stay in the coaching profession for almost 40 years in my home town, coach at every level from kindergarten to D1, and never have to relocate is the biggest win. Myself, my wife Stacey, and our daughters Kelsey and Lia never had to relocate. I mean that doesn't happen. Blessed for sure."
Faber has also coached and developed three KCAC Players of the Year, a pair of Defensive Players of the Year and one Freshman of the Year.
His two best seasons arguably came in the 2009-10 season and the 2013-14 campaign when he was tabbed as the league's top coach. During the 20019-10 season, Faber led the Falcons to a 25-7 mark and a 17-1 conference record that was good enough for first in the KCAC.
In 2013-14, the Falcons also won the KCAC with a 15-3 record along with a 25-7 overall tally. Behind KCAC Player of the Year Joe Mitchell, Friends also won an NAIA Tournament game over Cornerstone University.
Anthony White, in his seventh season as Faber's assistant coach, was the league's top defensive player in the 2012-13 season playing under Faber.
"Not many can say they have done it the right way, for the right reasons," White said. "It's hard to truly grasp the positive impact that Coach Faber has had on a program, university and community. He epitomizes what it means to be a Falcon; second-to-none work ethic, consistency and understanding what needs to be accomplished day-in and day-out."
"Perhaps the biggest trait that he possesses is the love he has for every single student-athlete that has walked in his program. Grateful to even have met this man, let alone play and coach alongside him. Hope he realizes how many lives he's impacted and the amount of love so many people have for him. Truly, none better!"
A Wichita State University graduate, Faber sports a career record of 294-242 during his time at Friends, with a 202-127 mark in the KCAC.
"Of course all of the players deserve a giant thank you," Faber said. They all deserve to be recognized individually. Thanks guys for letting me be a part of your lives. Thanks to all of our assistant coaches over the years starting with Coach Matt O'Brien and all the way to current assistant Anthony White. I will never forget the sacrifices you made to our program. I can't forget the biggest boosters of this program, my family. My mom and dad were at almost every home game and many on the road. It is amazing how great of a coach I was and how bad the referees were. I didn't notice those things of course but my mom sure let me know."
"I am sad in a sense but energized by the new opportunity here at Friends. Thanks again Dr. Carey and Dr. Ramseyer! As Charlie Brown once said "What if today we were just grateful for everything?" Today is that day. Dr. Biff Green hired me at Friends University. He took a chance with me and I hope he feels it was a good decision. I am excited and so thankful to still get to be a part of Friends University Athletics."
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