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Florida State pounds Charleston Southern for second victory of seasonBTS Jimin has once again shown his deep connection with fans, even while serving in the military. On November 22, Jimin was honoured with the ‘Fans’ Choice of the Year’ award at the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards Japan held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. The win solidifies his unwavering bond with ARMY, who continue to support him through every milestone. Currently enlisted with the 5th Infantry Division, Jimin took to Weverse to share his heartfelt gratitude. In a touching message, he wrote, “I’m a soldier, yet I’m winning a grand prize. How could you give me such a gift?” Jimin also revealed his excitement about future projects, saying, “I’ve been having a lot of conversations with Jungkook lately about what songs and performances to share with you after my discharge.” BTS members wins at the 2024 MAMA Awards. -NAMJOON 🏆Fans' Choice (Bonsang) -JIMIN 🏆Fans' Choice (Bonsang) 🏆Fans' Choice of The Year (Daesang) -TAEHYUNG 🏆 Fans' Choice (Bonsang) -JUNGKOOK 🏆 Fans' Choice (Bonsang) 🏆Best Male Solo 🏆 Best Dance Performance Male Solo:... pic.twitter.com/tCwKhYCUrg The artist expressed his determination to meet fans as a more refined version of himself. “When the day comes that I can repay you all, presenting the best stage will be the greatest gift. I will work on growing even more so you can look forward to a better me,” he added. In a playful exchange on Weverse, fellow member Jungkook responded to Jimin’s post with lighthearted banter. The two exchanged comments filled with “beongbeong” – a Korean term Jimin used to describe his stunned reaction to the award. Their interaction delighted fans, showcasing the strong camaraderie between the members. BTS WEVERSE POST JIMIN + JUNGKOOK & JIMIN COMMENTS 241123 JM: ARMY, you all, I heard a really grateful news so I came here again (on Weverse). I'm a soldier, a daesang you say... How did you (end up) sending (me) a gift like this? I'm so extremely and deeply touched. Actually... pic.twitter.com/mEjXNS7rmf Jimin also received cheers from Jin and J-Hope, demonstrating how closely knit the BTS members remain despite their individual schedules and commitments. Ahead of his award win, Jimin made headlines for his philanthropic efforts. He donated 100 million won to the Fund for Comradeship through Devotion to the Nation. This contribution will support soldiers and their families with living expenses, medical needs, and scholarships, reflecting Jimin’s strong sense of social responsibility. #JIMIN wins the Fans’ Choice of the Year Daesang at the 2024 MAMA Awards! He's the 1st K-Soloist to win a Daesang since #Taeyang won ten years ago in 2014! 💪🇰🇷🏆🥳🎉👑❤️🔥 JIMIN MAMA DAESANG JIMIN WINS VISA FANS CHOICE pic.twitter.com/SOeSJaJa9C With this Daesang and his recent donation, Jimin continues to inspire fans worldwide. ARMYs eagerly await his return to the stage and the new performances he hinted at with Jungkook. His gratitude-filled messages and dedication to growth promise an exciting chapter for BTS and their devoted supporters. Jimin’s heartfelt words and actions affirm his deep love for his fans and his unwavering commitment to giving back, whether through music or meaningful gestures. Also Read: MAMA 2024 Awards Day 2: BTS Jimin, Aespa And Others Win Big; Byeon Woo Seok Sings Sudden Shower At Japan Ceremony | Watch Also Read: BTS Jin's Favourite Kpop Song Is Rose-Bruno Mars' APT; ARMYs-BLINKs Cheer: 'Collab Of The Year...'
Former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. has passed away at the age of 100. He served only one term from 1977 to 1981 and was defeated by Ronald Reagan, yet remained active in politics and diplomatic life. The 39th president lived longer than any other president in U.S. history. His death was announced on Sunday by his son, James E. “Chip” Carter III. Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, and attended the United States Naval Academy, serving as an officer on nuclear submarines. He later returned home to run the family peanut farm before entering political life. He rose through the ranks of the Democratic Party at a time when the South was undergoing profound changes with the end of the racial segregation system known as Jim Crow. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1970. Carter was considered a long shot for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976. But his evangelical faith and humble origins provided a wholesome antidote to the cloak-and-dagger politics of the Watergate era. The Carter presidency was the first Democratic presidency since Lyndon Johnson inaugurated the Great Society in 1968. It represented the beginning of a decline in liberalism, both in domestic and foreign policy. Carter could not manage the persistent problem of inflation, which hounded the U.S. economy throughout his term. Although he deregulated key industries, the full impact of these reforms would not be felt until later. In foreign policy, Carter brokered the Camp David Accords in 1978 between Israel and Egypt, for which he later received the Nobel Peace Prize. He boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow over the invasion of Afghanistan. But he stumbled badly in the Iran hostage crisis of 1979-80. Carter’s perceived weakness in the face of Iranian terrorism compounded doubts about his meek approach to foreign policy, which stressed diplomacy, to a fault. Carter was the first president to embrace an outlook that focused on America’s flaws. He installed solar panels on the White House, and tried to set an example of frugality, donning a sweater instead of turning up the heat. His approach was typified by what became known as the “malaise” speech in 1979, in which he encouraged the nation to consume less. His dour demeanor and his zeal for continued sacrifices caused voters to turn away. Reagan defeated Carter in 1980 by hammering the incumbent Democrat on the state of the economy, by promoting a foreign policy of “peace through strength,” and by offering a more optimistic outlook on America. Carter accepted defeat but remained active in public life — at times in controversial ways. In 1994, he inserted himself into a tense standoff between the U.S. and North Korea, foiling efforts to isolate the Kim regime. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on April 28, 2019. Carter, 94, has taught Sunday school at the church on a regular basis since leaving the White House in 1981, drawing hundreds of visitors who arrive hours before the 10:00 am lesson in order to get a seat and have a photograph taken with the former President and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images) In 2006, Carter caused outrage by comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa in a book that, critics said, appeared to justify terror. Carter refused to debate then-Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz over the book. Carter also lent weight to false “Russia collusion” conspiracy theories, claiming : “Trump didn’t actually win the election in 2016. He lost the election and he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf.” The 39th president was regarded more fondly for his charitable work, including his efforts on behalf of Habitat for Humanity and with his own Carter Center . He also continued to teach Sunday School at a local church. Carter survived a bout with skin cancer, which in 2015 had spread to his liver and brain. He had been in ill health in recent days, and his family announced on Feb. 18 that he had elected to receive hospice care at home. He endured more than four decades of being described as a failed president. However, many of his ideas were revived under President Joe Biden, whose policies today arguably mirror those of the Carter administration. Carter was preceded in death last year by his wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. He is mourned by his extended family, including his son and his grandson, former Georgia State Senator Jason Carter. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of the new biography, Rhoda: ‘Comrade Kadalie, You Are Out of Order’ . He is also the author of the recent e-book, Neither Free nor Fair: The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election . He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak .CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC* or "the Company") , a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announces that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Company's local and foreign currency long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and US$500 million senior notes due 2032 to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', both with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects GCC's strong operating performance, solid organic growth and financial position. Fitch's report highlights five key drivers behind GCC's rating upgrade: This document is submitted in compliance with Article 50 of the Mexican Issuers' Regulation (Circular Única de Emisoras). About GCC GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, concrete, aggregates, and construction‐related services in the United States and Mexico, with an annual cement production capacity of 6 million metric tons. Founded in 1941, the Company's shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC*. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements. All statements that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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'Labour arrogantly capitulates to EU' with Keir Starmer accused of another Brexit betrayalWhilst Carlos ‘Black Jag’ Ulberg failed to secure his sixth finish under the UFC banner, the New Zealander was able to extend his winning streak to seven with a hard-fought victory over veteran Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Macau. Following the unanimous decision victory out in China earlier today, the popular Kiwi would call for a fight against former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, ‘The War Horse’. Carlos Ulberg calls out former UFC title challenger after win in Macau Carlos Ulberg vs Volkan Oezdemir on the main card of UFC Macau wasn’t exactly the barnburner that fans were hoping for, but it was still an entertaining fight that played out mostly on the feet. Ulberg was able to control much of the bout with his superior distance management and when the time came, cracked the Swiss veteran with some powerful straight shots; ultimately, the significant strike stats read 98-96 in favor of the Kiwi, as did the judges’ scorecards. Despite the knockout shot eluding him, the fight went according to plan from start to finish as he told Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas that “the main thing was for me to keep my range, make him miss and make him pay. “I’m most proud of having to use my right hand this time, I’ve been using the left hand to try to find the knockout [before] but just to stay focused and go the full three rounds against a veteran in the game, I finished him at his own game.” Whilst Ulberg didn’t get the chance to call out anyone in the octagon, he did have one name in mind when he spoke with the UFC News crew after its conclusion... ‘The War Horse’. “Obviously, Khalil had that opportunity last time so I think for our next step, my next step would be against someone like Khalil Rountree Jr .” UFC MACAU : Petr Yan sends message to Dvalishvili after flawless win over Figueiredo Rountree is coming off a tough fourth-round knockout loss to Alex Pereira and currently sits as the #6 ranked light heavyweight in the world – ahead of Tuesday’s update, ‘The Black Jag’ hunts from the #10 spot. Should Rountree want some extra time to rest and recover from that Pereira fight, Ulberg noted that he’d love to make his return at UFC 312 in February 2025 – which takes place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. “It would be nice, it’s always nice to compete in front of our home fans but if anyone else closer to the title would be ready to fight me in such a short space of time, yeah.” Social media reacts to Carlos Ulberg going the distance with Oezdemir Volkan Oezdemir represented the biggest test that Carlos Ulberg has faced in the octagon to date, something that isn’t lost on his supporters. Whilst the vast majority of fans had the fight going in Ulberg’s favor, that isn’t to say that the global MMA community was unanimously impressed with his unanimous decision victory. In fact, there are countless posts floating around social media suggesting that whilst Ulberg is Top 10 material, he isn’t quite there when it comes to the upper echelon of the 205lb division. UFC MACAU : ‘King of Kung Fu’ incredibly scores sixth spinning kick KO of his MMA career With the win at UFC Macau, Ulberg improves his professional record to 11-1. WOW : Unbeaten prospect put to sleep by 10/1 underdog in stunning UFC Macau upset
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The holidays are over, and what most of us want are Seriously Simple recipes that are full of flavor that don’t keep us in the kitchen. This turkey breast, bathed in fragrant, slightly Asian flavors will satisfy our desires. —Diane Rossen Worthington, Tribune Content Agency Diane Rossen Worthington, Tribune Content Agency ___ I’m all-in on easy weeknight dinners, but sometimes you just want to tuck into a meal that looks and tastes a hair fancier than your everyday fare and is still simple enough to pull off after a long day. If you’re like me, then this brown butter bacon tortellini is right up your alley. Here, crispy bits of bacon and cheese-filled tortellini are tossed in a quick and tasty brown butter sauce. Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78 What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024? State lottery announces the 4 winners of Montana Millionaire Is John Dutton real? 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'One of the greats': Well-rounded Brody Grebe prepares for final game of Montana State career Ukraine dairy sector still investing —Kristina Razon, TheKitchn.com Kristina Razon, TheKitchn.com ___ In this budget meal for four, the dish is served with honey-roasted carrots and another favorite childhood treat: homemade vanilla wafers. Total cost: $21.15 or only about $5.25 per person for a three-course meal. That's much cheaper than an unhealthy, fat-saturated fast food meal! —Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ___ This meatless version of the Indian-inspired British colonial soup includes parsnip and squash to keep it hearty and satisfying. Skip the naan flatbreads to make this recipe gluten free. —Adam Dolge, EatingWell Adam Dolge, EatingWell ___ Often, roasted sweet potatoes are either mushy and bland or crispy but dried out. Here, you get the best of both worlds — with very little effort. —Rachel Perlmutter, TheKitchn.com Rachel Perlmutter, TheKitchn.comNoneRobert Kennedy , a business owner, said political parties are promising to build hundreds of thousands of houses but he remained unconvinced about how this could be done. “What I can’t figure out is how they’re going to build them. We know they can finance the houses. Who’s going to build them?” The panel was asked if it had heard anything in the campaign so far that sounded like a feasible solution on this topic. Ken Harper , a former railway executive from the UK, said he was canvassed by Sinn Féin and was given their Home of Your Own housing policy document during that. He felt there was a willingness in their policies to address certain issues that needed to be looked at before building could start, such as making sure the sites were serviced. “I suppose that was a step change in recognising that it’s not just a question of promising to build houses, but actually getting the ducks in a row before work can actually commence. I get the sense that Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats and Labour are willing to embrace something a bit different...whereas with the big two parties it’s really just promising more of the same.” Rebecca Saunders, a primary schoolteacher, recently bought her first home. She said that in Dublin, “all you can see is cranes on the skyline. Stuff is getting built everywhere but what is getting built are hotels and build to rent developments”. She believes the Government’s Help To Buy scheme is “not providing housing in any meaningful way”. Aisling O’Reilly , a 29-year-old tech worker, said she had a “baffling” conversation with Fine Gael Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe when she was canvassed by him during the week. She said she asked him about the Help To Buy scheme, telling him it could not help her buy anything in the area around her as it does not extend to homes that are not newly built. “His response to it was ‘sure we couldn’t extend it to the second hand homes because that would push up the price’...I just thought it was a really interesting one.” Jo Cahalan , from Abbeyleix, Co Laois, said she has not been impressed with anything that she has heard. “They are just giving away money now. I’m kind of calling it the political version of Black Friday.” Jo felt that “we don’t have a real alternative. We will simply have a mismatch of all different parties, amounting to the same thing.” She said the number of election promises being made “makes me very nervous”. Gretta Fitzgerald , an advocacy adviser with Concern Worldwide, said she believes the “more left-leaning parties do seem to have a bit more ambition around really tackling some of the issues, such as housing” rather than “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. Seán Ryan , who lives in rural Co Limerick, said there are “two main government parties (who) are going to get the same vote that they got the last time. The combined opposition, if everyone were organised in three or four parties, then there’d be an alternative. But if 20-25 per cent of the population are going to vote for their local Independent, most of whom are gene pool from one of the traditional parties anyway...” Rebecca Saunders said in relation to Sinn Féin: “They’re not going to be an alternative. They won’t get in. And if they do I think there would be concerns about how they run their party.” Catherine Bergin , a public service worker living in Dundalk, said “I wouldn’t be a supporter of either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, but I certainly wouldn’t want to see Sinn Féin in.” She said there may be anxiety among the public about a possible shock to the public finances, which would mean people may not want to “rock the boat”. Tommy Cole , who lives in Tralee, Co Kerry, said that in terms of the parties who are seeking change, “there needs to be the numbers. And most of these parties don’t have the numbers.” However he said that if people did not vote for change then the future would look much the same. Robert Kennedy felt that Mary Lou McDonald came across as “a touch nervous” in the Katie Hannon leaders’ debate. Rebecca Saunders was unimpressed with Simon Harris, and said he was “the worst kind of insincere”. Catherine Bergin felt Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was “an honourable person in comparison to a lot of the more recent leaders” and she felt he was “assertive” in the debate. Tommy Cole was impressed with the performance of People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett in the debate. Jo Cahalan said she felt Ivana Bacik came across “really well and genuine”. Jennifer Bray is a Political Correspondent with The Irish TimesRuud van Nistelrooy enjoys winning start with Leicester
Sometimes I wonder if there are good reasons to author an article or if it is the universe at play. Ugh! The days are shorter now – light-wise. But at any time of the year, we know going outside is beneficial anywhere on the back roads. Forest bathing is a relatively new healthy approach to taking in the benefits of being outside with the trees. It has nothing to do with soap and water. And it has a great deal to do with Vitamin N – a dose of Nature. It is fortunate to connect with a few experts about these aspects. Forest bathing, what exactly is it? Translated from the Japanese term “shinrin-yoku,” forest bathing also is known as forest therapy. It’s somewhat like hiking through the forest. It’s also like meditating among the trees. Yet it’s not exactly either. Diana Beresford-Kroeger , the first to write about tree aerosols, says “tree compounds are released like rockets into the air.” (Listen to the New York Times interview.) She is a world-recognized author, medical biochemist and botanist. It is fortunate to have a personal interview with her. She lives near Kemptville Ontario and does not utilize email or other social media. Beresford-Kroeger was elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 2011. In 2016, the society named her one of 25 women explorers of Canada. Beresford-Kroeger has a unique combination of Western scientific knowledge and the traditional concepts of the ancient world. She was one of the first to conceptualize what forest therapy really is. “Tree air is loaded with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antiseptics, antivirals and analgesics,” she says. Trees and other plants produce hundreds to thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These carbon-based chemicals easily evaporate from a liquid or solid into air at much lower temperatures than most chemicals, Beresford-Kroeger explains. “For example, your nose is sensing VOCs when you smell pine trees.” She gives us the reasons why trees are so beneficial for our health. “Trees produce their own self-defence mechanisms,” says Beresford-Kroeger. “Trees secrete these compounds to protect themselves from insects and microbes. By simply being close to trees, we breathe in these antimicrobials. A growing body of research has shown that living close to trees has beneficial effects on mental health, as well as well-being, mood, cognition and lifespan.” These airborne compounds increase immune system regulators while decreasing respiratory rates, stress levels, blood pressure and stress (adrenaline and cortisol). Beresford-Kroeger has an ambitious bioplan encouraging ordinary people to develop a new relationship with nature, to join together to replant the global forest and be with nature. “Like the brain, trees are an enigma machine,” says Beresford-Kroeger. “Nobody knows how they really work. Trees have more DNA than a human child. They communicate in two ways: One, by silent infrasound into the emotions; the other, in a chemical communication with the atmosphere. The drum of the tree beats a message to us all.” Beresford-Kroeger encourages walks in all seasons. But a forest therapy guide is not a therapist, she emphasizes. “The forest itself is the therapist,” she says. “The forest does all the work. My words simply open the door to the forest to help connect the forest with the person.” Her simple advice: “Breathe deeply under its branches, and you’ll get a good dose of salicylic acid and 22 types of airborne molecules including lactones that have a resting, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body." That sounds easy enough, much like taking vitamins. If needed, Beresford-Kroeger says you can be guided by certified professionals and Google will find programs for you. “The guide’s role isn’t to explain the flora and fauna. Rather, the guide facilitates the contemplative experience, offering participants invitations to interact with the forest in a meaningful and healing way. “How many of us really slow down and feel the different textures in the forest?” she asks. As an educator, I have promoted this book, Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life to countless B.Ed. candidates at Nipissing University and here at the Canadian Ecology Centre since 2005. That is when Richard Louv ’s groundbreaking book was published, Last Child in the Woods, a New York Times bestseller. He is the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term “nature-deficit disorder” and outlining the benefits of connecting with nature. The book links exposure to nature to boosting mental acuity and creativity, reducing obesity and depression, promoting health and wellness; and, simply having fun. In 2008, he was awarded the National Audubon Medal. Prior recipients included Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson and President Jimmy Carter. There is a succession of nature-benefit books by Louv. One of his books is entitled: ‘Vitamin N.’ Most times when I seek out a worldly author, I end up going through a step process with the publisher or the author’s agent. This takes time, appointments and patience. I reached out to Richard Louv by email and he replied, to my complete surprise, almost immediately as “Rich.” I tell about this current story. He cares. He offers advice needed beyond reading between the lines. “Nature can reduce depression and improve psychological well-being. Researchers in Sweden have found that joggers who exercise in a natural green setting feel more restored and less anxious, angry, or depressed than people who burn the same amount of calories jogging in a built urban setting,” he told me. “This is not only about us and what we stand to gain in terms of mental health, and even physical health and spiritual health, but also the preservation of these species that are all around us,” Louv says. “The future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and who balance the virtual with the real. The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need.” So then I found a more localized guide, also very qualified and someone who has faced life-changing experiences. EcoWisdom is an Ontario based non-profit, it provides virtual and onsite services that facilitate human connection to the natural world. It uses the forests near Algonquin Provincial Park It includes processes such as forest bathing mindfulness meditation, contemplation, and education. Kari Krogh is one of the founders. Her programming, offered in collaboration with co-facilitators, weaves together foundational knowledge in neuroscience, psychology and mindfulness with a commitment to inclusion, compassion, community building and sustainability. She is well qualified holding a PhD in Human Development and Applied Psychology as well as being a University Professor in Critical Disability Studies and a Doctoral Internship in neurology at the Hospital for Sick Children. “Ultimately, we believe that what is good for us as a human species is that which nourishes our home, Mother Earth. By fostering a deep relationship with creation, we hope to support bringing humans back into a state of balance within themselves, their communities and as a part of the earth’s ecosystem.” She says, “We are a constellation of things in a single moment. I am a researcher, promoter of community health, an advocate for equity and an environmental conservationist. Everything in my history has brought me to this place of deep commitment for evidence-based forest medicine (shinrin yoku/forest bathing) practices to build physical and emotional resiliency among the most vulnerable members of our society. I am also committed to using these practices to foster community resiliency and environmental conservation.” She acknowledges her life-changing experiences. “While working as a professor of Disability Studies, I myself acquired a severe disability affecting many areas of function and all aspects of daily living. I went from living with an easily managed chronic illness as a professor and new parent to living with a very complex condition that repeatedly brought me to the precipice of life or death. I lived with chronic severe pain, ineffective medical professionals initially, and social interactions that exacerbated my experience of isolation and suffering.” Fast forward. “I received a call from a good friend of mine who was exasperated as he was trying to support 500 members of a disability organization as Executive Director at the peak of the pandemic pre-vaccine. I proposed to my friend that we pilot a virtual forest bathing program which was a success, eventually, my personal experience, training and community service projects led us to a place where EcoWisdom now has its own unique model for providing powerful nature therapy. Within the EcoWisdom training, they celebrate uniqueness. “We encourage our Indigenous guides in training, for example, through Indigenous-led mentoring, to weave in cultural identity and wisdom that can be brought into their work as nature therapy guides. Our intention is to use mindful nature connection practices to care for self, one another and the earth. My daily life on the forest preserve is modelled as one way to live out a commitment to the earth and we invite our community members to foster land-based attachment to the forest preserve and the land upon which they live, wherever that may be." She says the land has helped heal. “The forest community of interdependent beings has taught me the value of feeling settled into a state of wholeness and belonging rather than desperate grasping for a cure. The white pines have taught me through a language conveyed by wind. For all of this, I am incredibly grateful and remain committed as a caretaker of the land and dedicated in my work of service to our disability community and beyond.” What’s next for you? If you have noticed I have missed a couple of weeks of regular Village Media submissions. It is good therapy to pen this one. More, recent surgery, because of past challenges now there is a new right hip to improve the gait. First day and every day, post-operation doing the progressive walking and exercise here within Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park (Canadian Ecology Centre). I practice what I have learned about being “with” nature, embracing the benefits of healing through the senses. The mild fall has helped and I stand by my weather prediction . Now I foresee walking better than post “Super Bug,” my gait will be better. How about you? Just get outside on your own terms, create the opportunity to immerse - and reconnect with – nature, especially look up at those trees. Good enough reasons anywhere on the back roads. I am grateful for Vitamin N.Ruben Amorim issues storm warning after smooth start with Manchester UnitedCould Nvidia’s Revolutionary New Architecture Change the AI Game Forever?
A 70-year-old lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has died in a drowning accident while visiting the Indian Ocean island nation of the Maldives. According to multiple sources, Toshiyuki Adachi died on Friday after a boating accident, TV Asahi reported on Sunday. Adachi was from Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, and joined the former Ministry of Construction in 1979. After serving as technical director at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, he was first elected in the proportional representation section of the 2016 House of Councillors election. He was re-elected in 2022 and was currently serving his second term as a director of the House of Councillors Budget Committee.
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