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Maybe it’s just my nature, but I’m all about Thanksgiving. It’s a time to reflect on what we enjoy in our lives. It’s a time to appreciate the contributions that others make to our well-being. And, yes, it’s a time to give thanks for a big turkey (or faux-turkey, as the case may be) feast. John Tayer So why is there such a lump in my throat as I approach this Thanksgiving week? Last week, the Boulder Chamber hosted its first Leading Change conference in partnership with the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County and the NAACP Boulder County. It was a remarkable gathering, featuring compelling arguments regarding the business benefits of a diverse workforce and a welcoming environment for every staff member. More than ideology and inspiration, our presenters and panelists provided practical tips for achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals. As a backdrop to the conference, though, I quoted this article from Inc. Magazine: “Many corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been under fire from conservative opponents for the better part of a year, and a growing number of businesses are scaling them back in an apparent response.” In the face of such disheartening retrenchment, I offered that “DEI values remain core to the Boulder Chamber mission and, even more relevant, to our core values.” Still, the current wave of political expediency is upon us. One institution noted that they will have to change the name of their DEI programming to avoid becoming a target of threats to federal funding. They hope to stay under the radar in a hostile environment for something that is currently in the crosshairs of those who command the purse strings, regardless of the clear business benefits and moral imperative. I hear similar talk from our friends in the climate-protection and clean-energy fields. For good reason, they worry about threats to their research budgets, and so should all of us. The economic impact of that research, including spin-off technology development and business enterprises, runs in the billions of dollars for Colorado, with a significant portion of those funds invested in research and businesses in Boulder. Let’s face it, we live in a town that is as blue as it gets on the political front at a time when red blankets our nation, reflecting the balance of control in Washington. Much of our economic vitality also rests on principles that have come under attack in the platitudes of politically heated election rhetoric. The approach we tend to take toward addressing social issues also is confronting new challenges. Well, hold on. As I said in a recent BizWest story, “There’s a great distance between the political rhetoric and what ultimately is approved through the legislative process and executive decision-making.” There will be consequences of any pendulum swing, such as we may be experiencing now, but it’s also a risky proposition to run too fast in the direction of current political winds. We should also resist straying from the foundation of an economy — one built on core values — that has served us so well. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be thoughtful regarding alignment of our work with current national administration goals. While “climate protection” might not be de rigueur these days, there is no question that our economy depends on the projections our climate scientists are making regarding global warming impacts. The insurance industry is paying attention. But also consider those who depend on our threatened water systems. Whether in red Arizona or blue California, your pharmaceutical companies, farms and breweries need to know that water will be flowing. And then there’s diversity, equity and inclusion. How terrible to consider pulling back from the progress we’ve been fighting to make in addressing systemic racism and injustice in our nation. At the same time, in the words of my good friend and communications consultant AJ Grant, “the goals and sentiments we hope to advance often get lost and cordoned off into fraught vocabulary.” It’s important to remember the fundamental ideal of DEI is about bringing the best and brightest voices and perspectives to the table, regardless of background, and circumstance. Ultimately, Grant notes, it is simply about “caring” for one another. Who can argue with that? Yes, there is a lump in my throat when I consider possible impacts to Boulder’s economy from the recent leadership change in Washington. In truth, though, we don’t know what is rhetoric and what changes will ultimately settle across the economic landscape. Regardless, I give thanks to the core values that have been the foundation of our success ... and know our economy and community will weather those changes in the political winds. John Tayer is president and CEO of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 303-442-1044, ext 110 or john.tayer@boulderchamber.com.
Salesforce, Google, Adobe, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Nab Top Honors as AI Dominates Constellation Research 2024 Enterprise AwardsThe Champions League returned in the wake of some fantastic drama that played out on Tuesday evening, with some blockbuster matchups that came into focus tonight. Liverpool passed a huge continental test with a home win against Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund climbed up the table with a credible away win, and Aston Villa so nearly earned a huge continental scalp at Villa Park. Here are five things we learned from tonight's action across the continent. Liverpool truly are the real deal Premier League leaders Liverpool have done it once again on a rocking Champions League night at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid. Arne Slot's Reds looked the real deal across 90 minutes of action in front of The Kop, and despite a Mohamed Salah penalty miss, they were far and away the better side on this evening. And the data proved it further still. Liverpool are the only side with a 100% record in this season's Champions League, are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table and have won 17 of their 19 matches so far in 2024/25. Slot ball is in full flow. 😍 — Squawka (@Squawka) Now sitting atop the European pile with five wins from five in conjunction with their impressive domestic form, one thing is certainly clear; Liverpool are the best side anywhere in Europe. Additionally, the Reds are only the fifth side ever to win their opening five games in the Champions League campaign and concede no more than one goal. Kylian Mbappé; persona non grata? My, my, my. Will the real Kylian Mbappé please stand up, or is this who he truly is? Perhaps harsh, but ask most Madridista's and the star Frenchman is boiling over into persona no grata territory after Wednesday's performance. If being pocketed by young Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley was not frustrating enough, a miss from the penalty spot that could have pulled Los Blancos level at one-all compouned what was yet another poor outing for Mbappé. Caoimhin Kelleher is the first goalkeeper to save a penalty by Kylian Mbappe in the Champions League 😳 (h/t ) — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) While his goal tally of seven goals in 12 appearances may seem solid on the surface, his overall performances since his inevitable arrival from PSG remain under scrutiny. And rightly so. Surprise package Dortmund strikes again Few, if any, would have pegged Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund as this season's surprise package in the Champions League, but Nuri Şahin's outfit continues to roll after a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb. A stunning goal from Jamie Gittens, which mirrored his strike from the weekend, highlighted a strong away performance during a 2024-25 season in which they have sometimes laboured. Saturday in the Bundesliga: - cuts inside on his right foot - bangs it top bins Wednesday in the Champions League: - cuts inside on his right foot - bangs it top bins again Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens with the reverse Arjen Robben. 🔥 — DW Sports (@dw_sports) Having now climbed up to fourth in the table while boasting the second-most goals in the group stage (16) behind Barcelona (18), there is still life for the Ruhr Valley side. Amid a domestic campaign that already sees them ten points adrift from rivals Bayern Munich at the top, they will now want this European form to move over to the Bundesliga. Emery leans into continental pedigree On a night when a resurgent Aston Villa welcomed European royalty to Birmingham in their Champions League test against Juventus, manager Unai Emery nearly pulled off another masterclass tournament result. Renowned for his ability to extract the absolute maximum from his sides on European nights, Villa's 0-0 draw against The Old Lady has them ninth in the table. They also boast one of the best defensive records in the group stage, with just one goal allowed. Aston Villa thought they had earned a famous late victory against Juventus, but Morgan Rogers' goal was ruled out by VAR after Diego Carlos was adjudged to have fouled goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. Should it have stood? 🎥 — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) Though Morgan Roger's match-winner in stoppage time was controversially pulled back after Diego Carlos was judged to have fouled keeper Michele Di Gregorio, this result, added to their 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on matchday two, shows that Emery still has what it takes. Timeless Di María still has it Ligue 1 side AS Monaco have been one of the bright talking points of the Champions League group stage this season, and rightly so. Coming into their clash with Benfica, Les Monégasques were undefeated in four (3-1-0) and took a Barcelona scalp along the way. They then had a chance to move to second with a win against the Portuguese club. But Benfica had the last laugh despite going 2-1 down, scoring twice in the final eight minutes of normal time to deny Adi Hütter's men at Stade Louis II, with aging star Angel Di Maria at the center of it all. 5 goals and 3 assists in the last 3 games for Benfica. 2 goals in the rout against Porto, hat-trick last Saturday... And 2 assists today, in the final 10 minutes, turning the game around against Monaco. 36 years old. Ángel Di María is TIMELESS! — Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) Having found a rich vein of form this season at the ripe old age of 36, the Argentine winger continued to lead from the front. His brace of assists, which helped the Portuguese past 10-man Monaco, adds to his Benfica legacy after recent clutch performances against Porto and Estrela de Amadora. 📸 Justin Setterfield - 2024 Getty ImagesTHE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) announced a total disbursement of P137.6 billion in benefit claims from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, 2024. This represents a 37.7 percent increase compared to the P99.9 billion disbursed during the same period last year, according to the media release it sent to SunStar Cebu on Friday, Nov. 22. The state health insurer credited this improvement to its accelerated claims processing, with an average turnaround time (TAT) of just 25 days, which is significantly faster than the 60 day limit prescribed under Republic Act (RA) 10606, or an Act Amending RA 7875, also known as the National Health Insurance Act of 1995. Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., Philhealth president and chief executive officer, emphasized the impact of the improved payment system. “The steady flow of payments and accelerated processing time are part of our commitment to provide timely and efficient support to our health care partners. The reduced turnaround time has been commended by partner hospitals around the country,” he said. He said the quicker TAT has been instrumental in helping hospitals maintain liquidity, pay health workers’ salaries, secure medical supplies and enhance facilities, ultimately resulting in better services for members. Dr. Jose Santiago Jr., president of the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA), commended the changes. “There have been many changes in recent months regarding Philhealth’s payments to hospitals. They have been personally visiting hospitals in different regions to reconcile and identify issues. As a result, negative issues between Philhealth and hospitals have been decreasing, and a better relationship between Philhealth and PHA is being established. We can feel the change,” said Santiago in Tagalog. Dr. Jose Rene De Grano, Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (Phapi) president, echoed his sentiments, and acknowledged Philhealth’s efforts. PhilHealth is also exploring technology-driven solutions to further enhance claims processing. Ledesma revealed that a study on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been completed, which could significantly reduce processing times. “We are confident that with the support of our healthcare partners, this will happen in the very near future,” he said. To sustain the momentum, Ledesma urged healthcare facilities to ensure the proper filing of claims by investing in trained personnel and adhering to prescribed filing standards. Common issues, such as incomplete documents, discrepancies and late filings, lead to claims being returned or denied, he said. Claims are returned to the hospitals because of discrepancies in entries; incomplete, inconsistent or unreadable documents; and improperly completed claim forms. On the other hand, claims are denied payment due to late filing, re-filing, non-compensable cases and confinement during which the hospital has accreditation issues. Philhealth has also ramped up outreach efforts to educate hospitals on updated claims policies and requirements, conducting reconciliation activities to address issues. These initiatives, validated by PHA and Phapi leaders, aim to minimize the incidence of rejected or returned claims while promoting transparency and accountability. “Philhealth is governed by pertinent laws and state auditing rules to ensure that every peso is spent prudently and transparently,” Ledesma said. He assured the public that Philhealth remains committed to ensuring its funds are used responsibly for the benefit of the Filipino people. The agency’s reforms have not only improved its relationship with healthcare partners but have also laid the groundwork for sustained collaboration, fostering trust and efficiency in the health sector. / CAV
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Southwest Washington Scoho fishing is still slowing down, but a few anglers are having luck. Some early steelhead are being caught in tributaries but nothing is consistent yet. Merwin is still fishing great again this week with most anglers finding limits in just a few hours. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has stocked local ponds and lakes with trout, and razor clam digs have been approved for the weekend. As always, remember to verify regulations before fishing any body of water, and wear a life jacket. Lewis River Flow has been raised to 7,200 cubic feet per second this week, coming up from 5,600. While water levels are fairly high right now, the water clarity has been really good with a steelhead green color to it. The river has been fishing alright for B-runs but nothing consistent by any means. I talked with several anglers this week including reader Shawn Chase who fished at the hatchery and didn't get a fish himself but saw one bank angler pick up an older coho while the boat anglers picked up a few brighter ones back trolling plugs. Kalama River There's not too much to report this week. I only talked to one angler who had just come from the Kalama while I was at Anglers Unlimited on Sunday evening. He had driven most of the river and hadn't hooked anything. When I talked with the guys behind the counter, none had any reports for the Kalama either. Cowlitz River I talked with a few plunkers who were fishing at Camelot Beach. None had seen a fish caught all weekend and they hadn't even gotten a takedown, which was a first for them in a few weeks. The steelhead won't start showing up until January so this is probably one of the last viable Cowlitz fishing weeks we have for 2024. Washougal River The Washougal has started to attract a crowd of people fishing for chum salmon. I want to remind everyone that you can absolutely not target these fish, even for catch and release, as they are protected. Coho fishing has slowed down more than anywhere else, as the fish seem to be long gone and upriver. With all the reports I received, not one person hooked into even one coho. WDFW's Black Friday fishing event WDFW holds an annual Black Friday trout fishing event, where they stock local ponds and lakes the Friday after Thanksgiving with trout for anglers to catch. Battle Ground Lake and Klineline Pond in Clark County, Kress Lake in Cowlitz County and more will all be stocked with 2,000 trout per body of water, which should provide an excellent days of catching. Lakes Lake Merwin has been fishing excellent again this week with most anglers leaving with limits in only a few hours of fishing. Yale has been just as good. I talked with Tommy Dinger who fished Yale on Monday and quickly hooked his limit before the sun had fully come up. Long Beach WDFW approved this week's razor clam digs as: ■ ■ Saturday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks ■ Sunday, 6:30 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis ■ Monday, 7:06 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis ■ Tuesday, 7:46 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks ■Wednesday, 8:28 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks ■ Thursday, 9:13 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis Seth Kolshinski has been chasing steelhead and salmon in Southwest Washington since he can remember. Kolshinski uses his knowledge of year-round fishing from inland lakes to the coast to produce regular fishing forecasts for The Guide, a website launched in 1998 that off ers fishing reports for Oregon and parts of Washington. Free reports like this one are available at www.theguidesforecast.com or people can become one of the 800 paid subscribers for more detailed reports. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Zenoti celebrates prestigious industry recognitions, 387% growth in 2024ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Culture Management Group Reveals Lineup and Programming for Culture Beach Jam 2024 in AccraGREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 13 THANKSGIVING DAY PICKS BEARS (4-7) at LIONS (10-1) Line: DET by 10. Cote’s pick: DET, 34-16. TV: 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, CBS. The traditional roasted bird will just about be going into the Cote oven Thursday when the opener of the NFL Thanksgiving tripleheader kicks off. This is proving not to be the season to expect Detroit to revert to its old self. Because Dan Campbell has a monster going on. The Lions as double-digit favorites? Last two times that has happened. this season, Jared Goff and the lads have put up 52 points ... not total, in each game. Bears QB Caleb Williams has been better under new O-coordinator Thomas Brown. That and the rival/division factor could see the Bears hanging around as your Turkey Day digs in. But Detroit has turned into a juggernaut to be feared not doubted. At home and with America watching, I’d expect the Lions, especially that offense, to be in full preen mode. GIANTS (2-9) at COWBOYS (4-7) Line: DAL by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: DAL, 24-17. TV: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Fox. Dallas will be putting its 0-5 home record on national display right around the time the Cotes (and many of you) are sitting down at the banquet table Thursday. Cowboys have owned this NFC East rivalry, winning seven straight games, 14 of the past 15, and the and the past seven in a row at Jerry’s House. Now it’s the duel of break-glass-in-case-of-emergency QBs in Cooper Rush vs. Tommy DeVito. And two head coaches under fire, with the seat under Brian Dabol even hotter. Dallas Micah Parsons had two sacks in the upset win at Washington, and now faces an NYG squad that majors in giving up sacks. We’re praying for you, DeVito. Well, OK, not really. Because we’re rooting for our pick. Giants are 0-5 covering as a dog of four points or less. Let’s keep it that way. DOLPHINS (5-6) at PACKERS (8-3) Line: GB by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: MIA, 27-23. TV: 8:20 p.m. Thursday, NBC/Peacock. Feast digested, tryptophan kicking in, dessert looking good but too full to eat. While the rest of us are feeling this on Thanksgiving night, the Dolphins are taking the field at Lambeau Field, with temperatures expected in the low 20s, with wind gusts but (mercifully) only a small chance of rain meaning snow. Oy! Brutal weather. Teams last met in 2022 (Tua Tagovailoa threw three picks), and Miami last won in Green Bay in 2010. But Miami has won three in a row entering this to hoist its season toward playoff hope, with Tua playing great. Yes, Tua in this kind of weather has not been a pretty sight. In fact he is 0-7 in games where the temperature is 40 or below, most recently in the playoff loss in Kansas City last January. Still, the Dolphins’ solid run defense will force Jordan Love to try to win in the air in conditions he can’t love, either. Yeah, yeah, I get it. There is every reason in the world to think pragmatically here, to think safely, to pick the Pack on the Frozen Tundra. But I’m feeling saucy. Maybe it’s the holiday? Blame my friend Jim Beam? Tua said this week, “I love killing narratives.” This one is: Miami can’t beat good teams, and can’t win in the freezing cold. So that makes this a two-for-one narrative-killing holiday special. And early Black Friday sale! I say the Dolphins, with a ton to prove, will stay hot in the freezing cold. Upset! ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month's election: It will release a Betty White stamp. The beloved actor known for roles in "The Golden Girls," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Boston Legal" and others will be on a 2025 Forever stamp, USPS announced this past week. White died in late December 2021 , less than three weeks before her 100th birthday. The Postal Service hasn't announced a release date for the stamp. Betty White speaks Sept. 17, 2018, at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers for seven decades,” the Postal Service said in announcing the stamp, which depicts a smiling White based on a 2010 photograph by celebrity photographer Kwaku Alston . “The comedic actor, who gained younger generations of fans as she entered her 90s, was also revered as a compassionate advocate for animals.” Boston-based artist Dale Stephanos created the digital illustration from Alston's photo. "I'd love to send a letter back to my 18-year-old self with this stamp on it and tell him that everything is going to be OK," Stephanos posted on Facebook . Regardless of personal politics, self-proclaimed supporters of Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris reacted with delight on social media. "Betty White was my hero, all of my life! I actually had a doll when I was a little girl I named Betty White," one Trump supporter posted on X , formerly Twitter. “Something to make this awful week a little better: We’re getting a Betty White stamp,” a pro-Harris X account posted. White combined a wholesome image with a flare for bawdy jokes . Her television career began in the early 1950s and exploded as she aged. “The only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," Seth Meyers posted on Twitter after her death. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end.” Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White, who love to play games, continue a two year gin rummy battle in which she's ahead by a cumulative 6,000 points in Westchester, N.Y. on April 29, 1965. They do it professionally on TV. He's the master of ceremonies on "Password," and she makes frequent guest appearances on game shows. They play games to relax at home. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Allen Ludden and his wife Betty White admire magnolia blossoms on the lawn of their country home in Westchester, N.Y. on May 14, 1965. (AP Photo/Bob Wands) Actress Betty White in 1965. (AP Photo) Betty White shares a moment backstage at the 28th annual Emmy Awards with Ted Knight after they each won an Emmy for their supporting roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." On the series Miss White played Sue Ann Nivens while Knight played newscaster Ted Baxter. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17, 1976: (L-R) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars - Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight - all won awards at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shubert Theatre on May 17, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by TVA/PictureGroup/Invision for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images) Actress Betty White with Ted Knight at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 13, 1981. (AP Photo/Randy Rasmussen) Betty White and Anson Williams don't seem to faze Buckeye, a St. Bernard, during an awards ceremony during which Williams was honored by the Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as a friend and lover of animals. Ms. White presented a humanitarian plaque to Williams at the event, which was held in Hollywood, California, Friday, May 1, 1982. (AP Photo/Marc Karody) Actress Betty White with actor John Hillerman arriving at Emmy Awards, Sept. 22, 1985 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/LIU) Actresses Betty White Ludden, left, and Mary Tyler Moore, right, smile at each other in Los Angeles, Friday, June 22, 1985 during Annual Meeting of Morris Animal Foundation, at which Ludden announced her retirement as President of the animal health group, held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) These four veteran actresses from the television series "The Golden Girls" shown during a break in taping Dec. 25, 1985 in Hollywood. From left are, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Bea Arthur and Betty White. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Actress Betty White poses in Los Angeles, Ca. in June, 1986. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) Betty White stands backstage at the NBC TV Bob Hope "I Love Lucy" special on Sept. 16, 1989. (AP Photo/Djansezian) Michael J. Fox and Betty White, winners of Emmys for best actor and actress in a comedy series, stand backstage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Sunday, Sept. 21, 1986 after receiving their honors. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) Comedienne Betty White places her hand on the star that was presented posthumously to her husband, Allen Ludden, during ceremonies inducting him into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Thursday, March 31, 1988. Ludden was honored with the 1,868th star of the famed walkway — between those of White and Tyrone Power. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Estelle Getty, who plays Sophia, poses with her new husband, who plays Max, and the other "Golden Girls" after taping of episode on Friday, night, Nov. 5,1988 in Hollywood. Left to right are Rue McCLanahan (Blanche), Getty, Gilford, Bea Arthur (Dorothy) and Betty White. (AP Photo/Ira Mark Gostin) Former cast members of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, sans Mary Tyler Moore, are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio's 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles Saturday, March 21, 1992. From left are Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) Actress Betty White, left, writer/producer David E. Kelley, actress Bridget Fonda, and actor Oliver Platt pose at the premiere of their movie "Lake Placid," Wednesday night, July 14, 1999, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White, from "Golden Girls," and Mr. T, Lawrence Tureaud, from "The A Team," pose for photographers at NBC's 75th Anniversary Party, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Actors Betty White, left, Georgia Engel, second left, Gavin MacLeod, center, Valerie Harper, second right, and John Amos pose for photographers during arrivals at CBS's 75th anniversary celebration Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in New York. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano) Actress Betty White laughs as an African eagle roosts overhead at the Los Angeles Zoo Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in Los Angeles, where White was honored as Ambassador to the Animals by the city for her decades of dedication to the humane treatment of animals. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Betty White poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rene Macura) Betty White arrives at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, on Friday, June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Beatrice Arthur, left, Betty White, center, and Rue McClanahan, of the Golden Girls, arrive at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actor Henry Winkler, center, is seen Beatrice Arthur, right, and Betty White at the TV Land Awards on Sunday June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) In this Nov. 24, 2009 file photo, actress Betty White poses for a portrait following her appearance on the television talk show "In the House," in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Actress Betty White poses for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actress Betty White is seen on stage at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, a cast member in "You Again," poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Actress Betty White wears a U.S. Forest Ranger hat after being named an Honorary Forest Ranger by the US Forest Service, at the Kennedy Center in Washington Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. White has stated in numerous interviews that her first ambition as a young girl was "to become a forest ranger, but they didn't allow women to do that back then". (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Betty White, left, Bradley Cooper and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Betty White, left, Kristen Bell, center, and Jamie Lee Curtis, cast members in "You Again," pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Betty White, left, accepts the Life Achievement Award from Sandra Bullock at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) From left, actresses Betty White, Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves pose for a portrait on the set of the television show "Hot in Cleveland" in Studio City section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Alec Baldwin, left, and Betty White are seen on stage at the 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Betty White attends a book signing for her book 'If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)' at Barnes & Noble in New York, Friday, May 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) Actress Betty White attends a press conference prior to the taping of "Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute To America's Golden Girl" on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Vince Bucci) Actress Betty White arrives on a white pony as she is honored at a Friars Club Roast sponsored by Godiva, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Marion Curtis) Betty White, at left, attends her wax figure unveiling at Madame Tussauds on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Katy Winn/Invision/AP) From left, Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Shuck, Actress Betty White and The 2012 American Hero Dog Gabe pose during 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Invision/AP) Betty White and Cloris Leachman onstage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the JW Marriott on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP) Ellen DeGeneres, left, presents Betty White with the award for favorite TV icon at the People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Betty White, left, speaks at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Looking on from right are Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday (18) that the Government has not held any discussions nor has entered into any agreements with India regarding the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) between India and Sri Lanka. The Minister said that the Government has not entered into any agreements with India other than the discussions held on export of excess electricity generated in the country under the BIMSTEC to countries within the BIMSTEC zone which is a benefit for the country. He said that based on that benefit, the Government will export excess electricity generated to other countries and earn revenue for the country under the BIMSTEC economic cooperation, but no such agreements have been entered into with India other than continued discussions on electricity and other projects which is clearly mentioned in the joint statement made by the President of Sri Lanka and the Prime Minister of India during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit to India. Minister Herath pointed out that the Government has not entered into any type of agreements with India that will betray the country. The Minister said this in response to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara regarding the ETCA that he said has been signed and sealed by the Government during President Dissanayake’s official visit to India and whether the NPP Government would now withdraw their previous claims while being in the opposition that the ETCA with India will have a negative impact on the country. Minister Herath said that President Dissanayake has received a mandate from the Sri Lankan people to develop the country, which was not received by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.Buck with mysterious tag in B.C. backyard reveals AI scam targeting seniors
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Is Wealthocracy The New World OrderSimon Harris said he has apologised to a woman for not giving her enough time to speak about carers and disability services while he was out canvassing in Cork on Friday. The Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader said he spoke to Charlotte Fallon, a worker with St Joseph’s Foundation, on the phone on Saturday after a clip of an exchange between them on Friday went viral. RTE footage posted to the social media site X shows Mr Harris on a canvass in Kanturk when Ms Fallon tells the Taoiseach carers “were ignored” and the Government has “done nothing for us”. “The disability sector is a joke,” she says. “You’ve done nothing for us, our people are suffering. I’m very passionate about my job.” Mr Harris responds by saying: “No, not at all,” and: “I’m very passionate about disability too.” Ms Fallon says: “But there’s no mention of (them in the) Budget. You ignored them, you ignore the carers,” to which Mr Harris says: “That’s not true,” several times before shaking her hand and walking away. While out canvassing at a Christmas market in Rathfarnham in Dublin on Saturday afternoon, Mr Harris said he was annoyed with himself and had called Ms Fallon to apologise. “I called Charlotte this morning because she was absolutely owed an apology from me,” he said. “We had a very good conversation, a very good conversation. I was very grateful to her for her time and her kindness. “We spoke about a number of issues, we spoke about disability services, we spoke about the issue of pay parity for people in Section 39 organisations, and we also spoke about the issue of the means test for carers. “I was grateful to have a chance to listen to Charlotte and also talk through with her some of my own plans and views and vision in relation to disability services. Really grateful for the conversation, learned a lot from it, and I’ve also said that I’d love to call in to where she works in Cork in the coming weeks, and she said I’d be very welcome. “I’m annoyed with how I didn’t give that person, Charlotte, the time last night, she deserved that time. “I’ve been around the country and I’ve had hundreds of conversations some days, and I’ve learned a lot and always learned a lot from listening to people and I’m very sorry that didn’t happen last night.” Asked what happened last night, he said: “There’s no excuse for it, I’m annoyed with myself in relation to it, disability is what makes me tick. “It will always be my passion, and it’s Charlotte’s passion too, and I’m really grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to speak with her today.” Asked whether he thought people would doubt his sincerity on wanting to reform the State’s disability services after seeing the video, Mr Harris said: “I hope not. “All I can do is really double my efforts to convince people of the facts that we have a plan for the future of this country, and very much at the heart of that plan is better services, better delivery and better empowerment of people with disabilities. “I’ve tried to bring a focus to it since I’ve become Taoiseach, and it’s something that I will continue to work on intensively and even more intensively as a result of this.” On Saturday morning, Mr Harris posted a video on Instagram where he said he was spurred on to become a politician after seeing his parents fight for access to services for his brother Adam, who has autism. He said the interaction happened at the end of a “very long day” and he felt “really bad” about it. Mr Harris then outlined his party’s plans for carers and the disability sector, including removing the means testing for the Carers’ Allowance and to ensure that there are therapies in special schools and special classes. Sinn Fein’s housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin said that Mr Harris’ reaction “showed the true face of Fine Gael” and showed “a contempt for working people”. Speaking at a press event in Dublin on Saturday, Fine Gael ministers Helen McEntee and Paschal Donohoe defended their party leader. “I think the Taoiseach himself has been very clear that he wished the encounter had gone differently. It had been the end of a very, very long day,” Ms McEntee said. “What he said very clearly is that he should have given her more time, and should have engaged for longer with her, but this is the reason he got into politics.” Mr Donohoe said: “In the course of an election campaign, in all the interactions that we have with people, of course, we sometimes feel within ourselves ‘that could have gone differently’ and ‘could have gone better’. I think it’s particularly the case for somebody who is so committed to looking at how we can support those who need more.”None
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