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jili macao Equifax and Mastercard Join Forces to Combat Payment Fraud in Latin AmericaAustralian government drops misinformation billFour years ago, Nuhash Humayun announced his debut feature film, "Moving Bangladesh". Initially, the project struggled to find producers but later received funding from several international festivals. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) also expressed interest in supporting the film. However, the ministry has now canceled its allocation of Tk 50 lakh for the project. According to sources within the ICT Ministry, the allocation was approved in 2022 during the Awami League government's tenure, following a review of the script. Despite their initial interest, the ministry has withdrawn its support. Mohammad Nazrul Islam, director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Academy project under the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), confirmed this to Prothom Alo on November 18. "There was an allocation of Tk 50 lakh under the ministry's Digital Production Partnership (DPP) for 'Moving Bangladesh'," said Mohammad Nazrul Islam. "At this point, we have no intention of proceeding with this project. Additionally, film production does not fall under the purview of the ICT Ministry. For these reasons, we have decided to step back from funding the film." "Moving Bangladesh" garnered attention after receiving USD $ 89,800 (approximately Tk 1.07 crore) from Taiwan's Taipei Film Commission. The project also secured Tk 25 lakh from the SinCraft Film Fund and received additional support from the Tokyo Grant Financing Market, the Marché du Film at Cannes, the Locarno Film Festival, and India's Film Bazaar. According to Goopy Bagha Productions, the production company behind the film, many local investors had also expressed interest in the project, prompting the ICT Ministry to get involved. Producer Arifur Rahman remarked, "'Moving Bangladesh' is a film that can help brand our country. That's why we wanted the ministry to be part of it." Rahman explained that film production is a lengthy process, often taking three to five years, during which the primary challenge is securing funding. "Investors come and go due to the extended timeline, and sometimes funds have to be returned," he said. While acknowledging the cancellation of the Tk 50 lakh allocation, Rahman stated that the amount is relatively small compared to the total budget and will not hinder the production. He added that the film has already secured significant funding, with more local investors joining the project. "Both local and international producers remain eager to contribute because they believe in the film's potential to resonate with audiences," Rahman noted. He emphasised that those who choose to withdraw will ultimately lose out, as the film's value and the credentials of those involved are well-recognised. Director Nuhash Humayun said he is focused on the film's script and direction, leaving financial matters to the producers. "If the story is strong, there's no reason to worry. I dedicate extra time to the story and script for all my projects," Nuhash told Prothom Alo. This film marks Nuhash's first feature-length production, following his work on short films and web projects. He also noted that substantial international funding has been secured, and production is progressing steadily. When asked about the shooting schedule, Nuhash emphasized that he would not proceed until the script is perfect. "I want to be completely satisfied with the script before starting work. My producers have given me the freedom to take my time," he said. Producer Arifur Rahman clarified that "Moving Bangladesh" is not a political story but a narrative about the youth of Bangladesh. "It's a timeless story that remains relevant. We aim to begin shooting next year," he said.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Rarely in my nearly 40-year career as a journalist have I felt the target on my back as continuously and intensely as I have in the last 15 months. Frankly, those are words that I hesitated to type. After all, we live in a time when some of the subjects of my investigations want me to feel that pressure. They want me to be intimidated. They want me to be afraid. But you — as people who trust me to be a truth-teller in an age when truth can be elusive, as people I call my neighbors and friends — deserve to know what it is like to be in my shoes. To be clear, this is not a plea for sympathy – far from it. I made a conscious decision to confront white supremacists, QAnon conspiracy theorists and other forms of political extremism. That was my choice — no one ordered me to do it — and I would make the same choice again because, in my view, it is important work for our democracy. Instead, I write in hopes that you may understand what is at stake for all of us — as Nashvillians, as Tennesseans, as Americans. I write so that you will see me and other journalists as fellow human beings who strive every day to tell you about who’s pulling the levers of power in your government. Just like you, we are not perfect. But we do our best. Local journalists like myself do this work because we care about our communities. We want the best for those cities and towns because they are the places where we have chosen to settle, where we go to church and synagogue, where we raise our own families. Being a local journalist also brings its own unique vulnerabilities. After all, we do not parachute into your communities to do stories, then catch the next flight out of town. In the end, for people with evil intentions, we are probably not that difficult to find — after all, we live our lives among the people we serve. Yet, there are sinister forces at work in our society who want you to hate me. They want you to despise all journalists — because they would prefer to live in a world where there are no watchdogs to hold them accountable. Late last year, when I exposed the role of white supremacists in the campaign for mayor in Franklin, Tennessee, the hate groups responded with a series of veiled threats against me. One account lashed out on the Telegram messaging app, calling me “a lying sack of sh*t for the international jew media” and warning that the “Day of the Rope is real.” That is a reference to the day predicted in the racist novel The Turner Diaries when journalists and other “race traitors” will be hanged. “You better run... run... run,” the post added. Their posts also mocked my late wife, who died in 2016 after losing a yearslong, sometimes-public battle with alcoholism. Before the mayoral campaign was over, neo-Nazis plastered posters with my image around Franklin, under the headline: “Stop Corruption in Tennessee.” Another white supremacist account also posted demands about what I would be required to include in my reporting about the hate groups. "This is our only Warning," the anonymous account declared, adding the tagline: "Always Watching, Always Listening, Always Near." Still, that did not deter me from my reporting. The people of Franklin turned out at the polls in record numbers, and the mayoral candidate with white supremacist ties was resoundingly defeated. Last December, as I walked Franklin’s Christmas parade with my NewsChannel 5 colleagues, residents repeatedly called out: “Thanks for saving our city.” And local civil leaders delivered "a very big thank you" card to my office. What a nice gesture! An incredible card signed by a group of Franklin residents!!! ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/ecOb8bHM9w pic.twitter.com/8RLRssw5DH That is why I do this work. Then, this past spring and summer, there was a new round of attacks when my investigation exposed the QAnon-aligned assistant police chief in Millersville, Tennessee – and how his bizarre conspiracy theories had affected how Millersville police performed their duties. In that case, fellow conspiracy theorists took to InfoWars, as well as far-right podcasts and social media, to falsely label me as either a pedophile or a “pedophile protector.” They falsely suggested that I was part of an organized crime network. They falsely claimed I might be involved in a homosexual affair with a former Nashville TV personality and may have covered up what they imagined might be the murder of his son. WATCH: I never dreamed that all of this would happen as a result of my investigation of Millersville, Tennessee's #ConspiracyCop . Attempts to smear me or intimidate me only make me more determined to get to the truth. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/eYrDvOCAxp One national QAnon-aligned figure, Craig (Sawman) Sawyer, even falsely hinted in a social-media video that I may have murdered my late wife — completely disregarding the truth of her unsuccessful battle against addiction. Again, the story of Millersville’s “conspiracy cop” was a story that needed to be told – and so my investigation continued despite the malicious efforts to discredit me. Recently, as I attended the first meeting of a newly elected Millersville City Commission, local residents wanted to shake my hand to thank me for what I had done for their town. Now, people associated with the white Christian nationalists moving into Jackson County, Tennessee, have pulled out the playbook used by my critics in Franklin and Millersville. None of the subjects of that reporting would agree to sit down and answer my questions directly. Instead, on social media, they have accused me of lying about their beliefs – even though every single statement attributed to them was backed up by a supporting hyperlink – and questioned whether my reporting has been motivated by an anti-religious world view. On the Sunday night before Christmas, critics of my reporting took to X to engage in what appears to have been an organized social-media attack by national far-right figures. “Do you disclose your hatred for God and for conservative Americans – and your financial association with media organs that shares these hatred (sic) in all your articles?” asked one of the developers, Nate Fischer, in a post on X. Do you disclose your hatred for God and for conservative Americans—and your financial association with media organs that shares these hatred—in all of your articles? Important to be up front about your motives. Sean Davis, co-founder and CEO of the Federalist, told his 528,000 followers that I was a “deranged and washed-up left-wing activist with a byline” and mockingly suggested it “sure would be a shame” if my TV station lost its FCC license. Because we had flown a helicopter over the undeveloped land purchased in Jackson County, he falsely accused me of “stalking Christians and trespassing on their property.” Peeping Phil Williams claims he never “stepped foot” on someone’s private property, because what he did was charter a helicopter to hover over a person’s property so he could take pictures and spy and stalk. I’ll let you decide what’s creepier. If you are a Christian... https://t.co/UJ8V92PVfx “If you are a Christian conservative with children, you should probably get a restraining order on Peeping Phil to protect your family,” Davis added, drawing responses like: “He looks and behaves like what I could imagine a pedo would.” Soon, far-right provocateur Jack Posobiec – who, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, “has collaborated with white supremacists, neo-fascists and antisemites for years” – directed the ire of his three million X followers at me. “Hard to say what @NC5PhilWilliams loves more... Spreading lies... Or hating Christians... Christmastime is very hard for him! (Much like telling the truth),” Posobiec posted. Hard to say what @NC5PhilWilliams loves more Spreading lies Or hating Christians Christmastime is very hard for him! (Much like telling the truth) Soon, the right-wing mob manipulated X’s Community Notes to make a false claim about my reporting – forcing me to shut down comments on X to stem the endless stream of hate. (The Community Note was later removed after I challenged it.) . @CommunityNotes has been weaponized by the right wing to LIE about my post. Here is the note pushed by the trolls, then my original post. This is really, really bad! @oliverdarcy @brianstelter (Plz RT) pic.twitter.com/lq1Q0b1f7J One of Posobiec’s followers celebrated the social media mob with a crude reference to me being on the receiving end of a gang rape. Christian nationalist William Wolfe — who has warned that “we are getting close” to a moment when Christians will need to “heed the call to arms” – joined the victory laps. “The bold community journalist @NC5PhilWilliams has had himself quite a night,” Wolfe posted on X. And another one of the developers on the Jackson County project, Josh Abbotoy – who had previously responded to my original request for comment with just five words, “lol you’re such a hack” – texted me just before 11 p.m. seemingly to gloat over the attack. “Merry Christmas,” Abbotoy wrote. Since he had tweeted just an hour before that my station "needs to put Peeping Phil out to pasture," the season's greetings seemed less than sincere. Now, in response to my reporting about the influential hate conference that calls Tennessee its "home away from home," people affiliated with the neo-Nazis in Franklin, Tennessee, have invoked my image, along with the message: "Stay tuned Tennessee." In such moments, I often think of one of my mentors, legendary Tennessean editor and publisher John Seigenthaler. Taking a break from journalism as a young man, John worked for Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. In 1961, John was assigned to accompany the Freedom Riders as they traveled the Deep South to protest segregation of the region's bus terminals. In Montgomery, Alabama, an angry mob attacked the protesters. Rushing to the aid of one woman, John was himself beaten and knocked unconscious. John's commitment to confronting hate inspired me as a young journalist, and it continues to be a guiding force for me today. These days, the faces and tactics have changed, but the hate remains the same. Journalists like myself have a choice: surrender to the fascist mob that wants to intimidate the truth-tellers – or rededicate ourselves to doing what’s right no matter the cost. For me, while the attacks are personal, so is the cause. I choose not to bow to the pressure. I choose not to be intimidated. I choose not to be afraid. Recently, I had a chance to chat with my friend, veteran journalist and journalism educator Al Tompkins, about these sorts of attacks. Al brings years of incredible experience to the conversation, along with the more objective insight of not being the one in the crosshairs. “It is not unusual in 2024 for radicals to attack journalists by name,” Al said. “It is unnerving and because you are a journalist, not a random person, you cannot counterattack in the same personal way. "You are handcuffed by your profession’s ethical code and by your corporate lawyers from delving into the attacker’s personal and family life as they do yours.” People like Craig Sawyer, Al noted, “communicate largely through social media and never sit down for an on-the-record conversation except for like-minded radicals.” “These characters also have learned that when they can stir the public’s emotions, the public focuses on the anger/fear and suspend disbelief or rational inquiry,” he added. “In my experience, when the messenger can raise emotions and fear, and repeat the messaging time and time again, the normal human reaction is to overreact.” Another friend, veteran Denver investigative reporter Jeremy Jojola, has faced his own threats when reporting on hate groups and conspiracy theorists. “Getting attacked by conspiracy theorists, especially public officials, can be an opportunity for journalists to share how journalism works. It can also be an opportunity to share how those in power react to being held accountable,” Jeremy noted. “Journalists do not like to be part of the story, but sometimes we must speak out when our integrity is being questioned by people in power.” As Al and I discussed, it can be confusing for you, the consumers of news, to know what to believe. After all, you are bombarded with voices — from both the right and left — that tell you to disregard reporting that attempts to hold their people accountable for their actions. ”The public rightfully and increasingly demands to know how journalists know what they know,” Al added. “It is increasingly important to ‘show your work’ and give the public as much access to unedited, unredacted evidence that the reporter relied on to produce the report.” For me, that has been a key part of how I have pursued these investigations. When my work has been questioned, I have prepared detailed responses so that you can see the evidence for yourself and make up your own mind. Related: Police chief downplays conspiracy cop's Covenant shooting claims. Watch, then decide for yourself Christian nationalist C.Jay Engel doesn't want you to believe me. You can see the evidence yourself. All of that brings me to the following request. If you value the importance of a free press, please do not forget that I and my colleagues are fellow human beings, doing our best under extraordinarily difficult conditions to expose those forces who want to compromise our democracy and want to spread hate. If you appreciate my work — or the work of other journalists — please show your gratitude by publicly defending those of us who are engaged in this effort. Every now and then, make sure that the journalists in your communities know that they are appreciated. And if you have legitimate questions about our reporting, if you think I got something wrong, just ask. (Asking in kindness goes a long way.) In return, I will continue to try to be transparent with you about what I am doing and why— as we travel down this sometimes-rocky road together. –––––––––––––––––––––– Do you have information that would help me with my investigation? Send me your tips: phil.williams@newschannel5.com June 24, 2024: Data compiled by watchdog groups suggests that neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups have targeted the Volunteer State with racist flyers at an alarming rate in the past year, signaling a more brazen and calculated focus on the state. The statistics are alarming. July 19, 2024: Standing on what is now the Diane Nash Plaza — named after the civil rights legend who came here to confront a Nashville mayor and a community's racism — I decided to confront the hate that has once again reared its ugly head. Click here to watch my exchange. August 20, 2024: He warned me there would be consequences if I failed to comply with his demands to air a white-supremacist video. Then, nothing happened. And now that man faces his own consequences. Read more about Kai Liam Nix. September 16, 2024: Millersville, Tennessee, is gaining national attention for an approach to governing that democracy advocates fear. Here, conspiracy theorists carry guns and badges, using their police powers to explore notions that are sometimes completely divorced from reality. You can find a series of stories here. November 18, 2024: An exclusive NewsChannel 5 investigation has discovered that those Christian nationalists have set their sights on a remote Middle Tennessee county, hoping to attract hundreds, even thousands, of like-minded people from across the country as part of efforts, in the words of one activist, to “radicalize Main Street.” Find the full story here. November 25, 2024: As word spread across Jackson County, a gathering of friends quickly grew into an impromptu town hall. Some just came with questions — others, with deep concerns. Watch the full story. December 2, 2024: The American Renaissance Conference — which calls Montgomery Bell State Park its "home away from home" — provides yet another example of the rise of hate and extremism in Tennessee. Watch what happened when Phil Williams went to this influential hate conference. December 9, 2024: Podcaster C.Jay Engel thinks I’m part of a grand conspiracy, twisting his words and the views of his Christian nationalist partner Andrew Isker, apparently taking orders from what he calls "the American Regime." Here are the facts. Related videos, stories: Hate Comes to Main StreetTwo of America’s greatest adversaries didn't respond with the same sentiments about the United States after Donald Trump won a second White House term. Survey findings released Monday by Morning Consult Political Intelligence indicate that adults in Russia had more positive views toward the U.S. after the former president won the election on Nov. 5. Net favorability toward America – represented by a five-day moving average of daily surveys – jumped among Russians in the aftermath of Trump’s win. Among Chinese respondents, however, opinion of the U.S. did not “appreciably” shift post-election, according to Morning Consult. The shifts – or lack thereof – from both countries aren’t wholly surprising. Trump has criticized the scale of Western aid to Ukraine amid its war with Russia and promised a swift end to the conflict if he were in charge, as he will be in a matter of months. Morning Consult notes that Russian state media has “generally portrayed a Trump administration as the better outcome for Moscow’s interests,” especially with a possible Ukraine resolution in mind. On what amounts to a shrug of the shoulders from the Chinese, meanwhile, the outlet notes that President Joe Biden’s policy toward China was largely a continuation of Trump’s, with Biden expanding tariffs placed on imported goods under his predecessor. Trump has threatened to hit China with 60% tariffs during his second term. Beyond these two U.S. rivals, favorability toward America among foreign adults in nine countries sank following Trump’s victory. Countries represented in that average from Morning Consult included Australia , Brazil , Canada , France , Germany , India , Japan , Mexico and the United Kingdom . The organization clarifies that the overall drop is “not massive” with historical context in mind, but still calls it “notable.” Average net favorability toward the U.S. also fell after Biden’s poor June debate performance against Trump and following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The impact of Trump’s win on the country’s reputation, though, varies by region. Average net favorability of the U.S. rose in the Middle East and Africa, but fell in Europe, reports Morning Consult. Elsewhere, U.S. standing “mostly trended sideways” in the Americas, and “saw a smaller dip” in the Asia Pacific region than in Europe upon Trump’s election. READ: More broadly, a decline in international opinion of the U.S. following Trump’s election appears to align with results from U.S. News’ Best Countries rankings in recent years. In the inaugural edition of the rankings in 2016, around the end of former President Barack Obama’s tenure, the U.S. landed at No. 4 overall. Though year-over-year Best Countries comparisons can be tricky and should be made with caution , the U.S. under Trump ranked No. 8 twice – showings that represent the nadir of the country’s performance. America returned to the top 5 under Biden in 2022, and was No. 3 in 2024 for its highest ranking yet. The rankings are based on a survey that earlier this year reached nearly 17,000 people across 36 nations and was fielded before Biden exited the White House campaign. The survey showed that nearly half – 48.5% – of respondents said Trump would have a negative effect on the world to some degree as the next president, while about 34% said he would have a positive impact. Elliott Davis Jr. Sept. 10, 2024 The survey was not fielded in Russia, but among respondents in China, only a slightly higher percentage said Trump would have a negative impact on the world in a second term compared with the share of those with positive responses.

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi will on Monday launch the national “Ab Koi Bahana Nahi” campaign, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The event will witness the participation of Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, a statement said. The campaign — a joint initiative between the ministries of Women and Child Development and Rural Development — is supported by UN Women. It aims to mobilise citizens, government bodies and key stakeholders to take decisive steps to end gender-based violence in India. Running alongside the rural development ministry’s “Nayi Chetna 3.0” initiative, the campaign intends to amplify the message of zero tolerance towards violence against women and girls by ensuring a nationwide reach. A film showcasing the campaign’s theme, urging accountability and collective action from all sections of society, will be released during the event. The campaign aligns with the global “16 Days of Activism” initiative, observed annually from November 25 to December 10, highlighting the urgency to address violence against women and girls. Drawing inspiration from the UN’s No Excuse initiative, the Ab Koi Bahana Nahi campaign seeks to highlight the rising instances of gender-based violence and emphasise the need for immediate and sustained action.Chiefs edge Panthers, Lions rip Colts as Dallas stuns Washington

Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92 NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. The hospital said Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to “sudden loss of consciousness at home." He was “being treated for age-related medical conditions,” the statement added. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and earned a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. 'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says Meek was hurt on Dec. 19 while on a street in Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham. He died two days later. The Vestavia Hills Police Department has not issued any public statements. Meek made his on-screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and had roles in various TV series, including “MacGyver.” He was perhaps best known for his role in the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” in which he played a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s titular character. Bad Bunny announces a new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny announced he will release a new album in early January. He announced Thursday that “Debí Tirar Más Fotos" arrives Jan. 5. It is his sixth studio album and follows in his tradition of releasing new music on unexpected dates. This time, it's a Sunday instead of the typical Friday album drop date. Bad Bunny announced the news on Instagram in a short video featuring Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales. 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(AP) — A pizza deliverer in Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office says that Brianna Alvelo has been charged with stabbing a woman in her motel room in Kissimmee, Florida, a short time after delivering a pizza to her on Sunday. The woman gave Alvelo $50 on a $33.10 bill, expecting change back. When Alvelo started walking away, the woman asked for money back, and Alvelo told her they didn’t make change. The woman got a smaller dollar bill from her boyfriend, and Alvelo’s tip ended up being $2. Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. Friday’s jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game’s history. Mega Millions tickets are $2 a piece. But the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and the odds of winning any Mega Millions prize are 1 in 24, according to lottery officials. Tickets for the game are sold in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people wounded by gunfire and another person stabbed. Phoenix police say the evening shooting was related to a family dispute that happened at a restaurant outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4. An adult female and two adult males were shot, leaving the female with injuries police describe as life-threatening. Police say the two men were in stable condition. Police say the people involved knew each other. They had a physical fight that led to one of them pulling a gun. 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Veteran actress Stefanie Powers (“Hart to Hart”) chatted about the William Holden Wildlife Foundation and being a part of the “Vision For The Future” book. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” A woman that embodies this wise quote is Stefanie Powers. Powers spoke about the 45th anniversary of “Hart to Hart,” where she starred opposite the iconic Robert Wagne r. “The 45 th anniversary flew by. Time flies, doesn’t it? When you have these wonderful memories, they all seem as if they were yesterday,” she said. “I am in touch with Robert Wagner, he is a great man, and we celebrated his 94 th birthday together, and we have every reason to believe that we will be celebrating his 95 th birthday in February, and he will still have his twinkle,” she elaborated. Powers was drawn to her character, Jennifer in “Hart to Hart” for several reasons. “I love the way in which Tom Mankiewicz re-wrote the original idea that was called ‘Double Twist’ and he made it ‘Hart to Hart.’ He created the Jonathan and Jennifer rapport based most generally on the movies were so famous ‘The Thin Man’ movies with Myrna Loy and William Powell,” she explained. “There was a certain rapport between the two characters, and we really were a shadow of ‘The Thin Man,’ and it was that rapport was wonderful fantasy romp between these wonderful characters, who didn’t have to qualify or explain their relationship because it wasn’t that kind of show. It was this stylish couple who solved crimes,” she elaborated. For her powerful performances as Jennifer in “Hart to Hart,” she earned two Emmy nominations and five Golden Globe nominations. “It was very nice to be acknowledged, and I was appreciative of that,” she said. “I am less interested in the awards because what am I going to do? Put them on a shelf and let them collect dust. I am more interested in the work, most particularly in the area of wildlife conversation and education.” As much a part of her life as her career in entertainment, is her devotion to animal preservation and protection, which at times becomes more of a vocation than an avocation. The William Holden Wildlife Foundation Education Center offers visiting students the distinct opportunity to experience the outdoors in a rare communication with nature often unavailable to them in their own environment. It is essential to build respect and appreciation for both flora and fauna and the understanding of their delicate balance. Nature is a renewable resource, but only if we assume responsibility for its protection. Powers revealed that she is the “founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation,” which was established to continue and to further her long-time partner’s conservation work in East Africa after his death. “I created this foundation after Bill’s death in 1981,” she said. “I thought this would be an appropriate living memorial to Bill because education is a living, breathing thing, and it is always changing and always growing.” Powers founded this 501(c)(3) public charity in an effort to build and endow the education center Bill had imagined whose mission statement is “Wildlife conservation through education and alternatives to habitat destruction.” “The objective of this was to influence and educate local people to understand the meaning of biodiversity, and how it affected them,” she said. “In the first part of the mission statement, our education center services about 11,000 students a year,” Powers noted. “We also have an outreach program that goes into seven very rural and mostly impoverished areas, and in that outreach program, we serve approximately between 6,000 and 7,000 people, so we are busy.” “The second half of the mission statement has to do with restoring and regenerating the habitat that we’ve overexploited. It begins with a program that we have ongoing with seven projects to reestablish biodiversity in soils that have been burnt out through over-chemicalization,” she elaborated. “We have a combination of soil regeneration with technique that are a combination of regenerative farming and those methods are inclusive,” she added. Powers will be included in a new book, “Vision For The Future: Capturing Inspiring Stories from Leaders and Changemakers,” along with 25 other individuals who are focused on making the world a better place. Each chapter will highlight the objective, impact, partnerships, investments, and personal stories behind these groundbreaking efforts. “It is a great honor to be included with such remarkable people,” Powers said. “There are 25 of us being highlighted for the work that we do in different fields.” “It is intended to not only highlight our work but to encourage others to either participate on their own and see that they too can do something, or they might join us in any one of the efforts that are represented by the people that are being highlighted. It is an honor to be included among this wonderful company,” she elaborated. Speaking of books, Powers opened up about her own memoir “One from the Hart.” “My book has been out for quite some years, so it’s not new, but it is available. It was something that I needed to write after the death of my mother and my first diagnosis with cancer. I felt that I needed the catharsis,” she said. “People are still asking me to write some more because there are not very many of us left who actually experienced that extraordinary period of time. When I was approached by Simon & Schuster to write this autobiography, it was the right time for me,” she added. “One from the Hart” is available on Amazon by clicking here . Powers was honored for her efforts with the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, at a luncheon held at the United Nations for the following listed reasons. She was recognized for inspiring others to make a large-scale impact on society through the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, for leaving a legacy, and for reaching a wide audience, where she is able to deliver her message to a worldwide audience. Regarding the key to longevity in the entertainment business, she said, “It is about being lucky.” On the title of the current chapter of her life, Powers said, “Ongoing.” For young and aspiring actors, Powers encouraged them to “never turn down a job,” and rightfully so. On being a part of the digital age, Powers said, “I think it’s’ a work in progress. I don’t think we’ve clearly defined yet what we are going to be with all of this technology.” “Let’s remember that the iPhone is less than 20 years old, so let’s not forget the passage of time. I think all the lessons for the future are in the past. I am a huge advocate for the study of history,” she acknowledged. Powers is a firm believer of the following quote by the late but great Winston Churchill: “”Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” On the best advice she has ever been given, she responded, “I have been given so much good advice by so many extraordinary people, I hardly know where to start.” “I am grateful for every piece of advice I have received from people who had the knowledge, and I did not,” she noted. “I am humbled by the fact that they were generous enough to give me some advice. There are too many to mention. I am privileged to have met or known some extraordinary people over my lifetime,” she acknowledged. Regarding her definition of the word success, Powers said, “Success means an avenue toward accessibility.” “With success comes a great privilege to be able to have access to all sort of things, and to be able to make people aware of the things that you are passionate about, and hopefully, either encourage them to participate in the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, or in something similar that they feel strongly about,” she elaborated. For her fans, Power remarked, “I wouldn’t be anywhere without my fans. I appreciate every single one of them.” “As sometimes happens with enthusiastic fans, they would want to give me presents, and I would tell them ‘Please don’t spend your money on presents, and what I would more appreciate is a donation to the William Holden Wildlife Foundation,” she explained. “It is from that basis of those extraordinary fans over the years, who have stayed with me all that time, and who have formed one of the most supportive financial bases of our success,” she expressed. “I am overwhelmed and overjoyed with the fans’ generosities, and I love them all. I couldn’t be more thrilled,” she concluded. To learn more about the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, check out its official website . Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.DHL cargo plane crashes in Lithuania

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