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Originally, I was going to grow my hair really long and then braid it because that's the Anishinaabe tradition for boys," he said. "The braids are like a symbol of strength because when you braid it, it's strong altogether." Beneshi says he was inspired by a conversation he had with one of his neighbours, who told him about how hair can be donated. He quickly became fascinated by the idea of doing it himself. "I thought it would put a smile on the person's face because people diagnosed with cancer would go bald sometimes and it would lighten them up having their old hair," he said. Three of Beneshi's grandparents have died of cancer. His father, Charles Gauthier, recalls showing his son a photo of his late grandmother wearing a wig during her cancer treatment. "I mentioned to him that she had a wig when she was going through chemotherapy and showed him a picture and he said, 'wow she looks really happy.'" Beneshi Bloom getting a haircut to donate his hair for charity and raise money for the Kemptville hospital. (Scott Rook/CTV News Ottawa) Beneshi's mother, who is Jewish, said after some research, they found that people who donate their hair will also get members of the community to donate to another cause. Through the boy's background as a hockey player, he thought raising money for the CT scanner made the most sense for him. "There's lot of hockey players in Kemptville. I thought if anybody gets a concussion or anything severe, they would have to get a CT scan right away and without that, they wouldn't know," he said. The boy's parents say despite being "a little overwhelmed at times" by the amount of attention he's getting, they are amazed by how much support he has received and glad the community will benefit. "He's always had a very big heart and a lot of compassion and empathy," his mother, Tamara Bloom said. "He's very proud of his culture and traditional values and that's part of this as well. In the spirit of tradition and the spirit of giving and sacrifice. It sums up who he is." The Kemptville hospital is seeking to raise $2.2 million for the new scanner. Joanne Mavis, executive director of the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, says they have been working to raise funds for 18 months. Beneshi Bloom during his haircut surrounded by his teammates on Nov. 23, 2024. (Scott Rook/CTV News Ottawa) "We have seen the community rise to this in a way that is quite extraordinary," she said. "Its really embodied this entire community, everybody is getting involved in one way or another." Beneshi had a goal of raising $1,800 for the hospital. On Saturday, at least $2,200 had been raised. As for what he thinks of the new 'do'? "I got the idea from my buddy Tatum, he has about the same haircut as I have right now," the boy said. 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IT'S HARD not to imagine what life would be like in a warmer country, once the British winter fully gets going. Having moved from London to Lisbon in 2020, I can guarantee you there are plenty of headaches while you find your 'Place In The Sun.' While I have been able to bask in exotic Portugal with no impending checkout date, it's also certainly not one big, long holiday... Here are some of the things I wish I'd known before I booked my one-way ticket... There are some dull things you have to do first In fact, it's a far cry from Emily In Paris - which first came out just months after I moved. It's not just a case of stepping on a plane and being on your merry way, and visas for some countries can be complex and expensive to get hold of. Read More On More Abroad Obviously, there are many aspects of moving abroad that will vary depending on your own personal situation. For instance, I have rented rather than bought, and work as a freelancer rather than being employed by a company. Additionally, some of the lesser-known bits of admin hinge on the fact that your extended period away from the UK probably means you are no longer a taxpayer. That involves letting Student Loans Company know of your new whereabouts, informing HMRC and deregistering from the NHS . Most read in News Travel As well as reading the huge amount of official information available online, it's always worth - if you can - consulting a lawyer or accountant familiar with the UK system and the country you're moving to, for tailored advice. It really shouldn't be a spur-of-the-moment decision Because, in turn - and I promise moving abroad does get less boring - you'll need to set yourself up on the other side too, likely with everything from the tax to the healthcare systems. It's why properly moving abroad - as opposed to going travelling for a while - really does force you to commit, if you want to do it all properly. If your language skills aren't quite there yet, then you'll almost certainly save stress and money in the long run by paying a local expert, such as a lawyer or accountant, for some extra help. You'll likely be ticking off these small milestones on your own individual timeline - unless you've relocated with a partner or family. For instance, I remember celebrating solo when I finally received my Portuguese social security and national health numbers. However, it’s far easier to make friends than you think The above is a reminder that moving abroad can feel lonely at the start and I had a real fear I'd make no friends. But I soon discovered that it's far easier to find new pals than you might think, when you start putting yourself out there. Portuguese lessons, the MeetUp app, a co-working space and friends of friends - these are the main ways I've been able to build a lovely network in Lisbon over the past four years. There are other ways, less relevant to me, that others I know have used to find their people after moving abroad - including through having kids at nursery or school, joining a run club or working locally. And, because everyone - at least in the expat crowd - knows how it feels to be the newbie far from home, people tend to happily take you under their wing. That being said, chores and errands will take twice as long Imagine being an adult but with the life skills of a five-year-old - that’s how it feels when you're trying to get things done that you could practically do in your sleep back home. For me, that was things like remembering to take my ID to the post office, or finding out that I needed to drop the recycling - already separated into paper and plastics - off half-way down the hill. Also, that I needed to file my tax return at an entirely different time of year, or that buying a new smoke alarm would prove such a mission - it turns out they're like gold dust in the Portuguese capital . You'll slowly begin to get the hang of everything, and then lesson number 383 of 'how to be an adult in Portugal' strikes and you'll end up in tears again. You’ll need to get your stuff there (and probably back) This can add up in cost if you're not careful, particularly if you're using a shipping company to move over things like furniture or heavy items like books. I was pretty proud that I'd managed to head out to Lisbon with just a large suitcase and two boxes, as extra hold luggage on my EasyJet flight. However, it was shocking how quickly I accumulated items - like hangers and toiletries - when moving between flats on AirBnb , before finally settling in a long-term let. Of course, some people move abroad for the rest of their lives, but the chances are that you might relocate elsewhere one day - or back to the UK - and it has made me think twice before stocking up on too many Portuguese ceramics. What's for sure is that it will be the best thing you ever do Growing up, my idea of moving abroad was shaped by those families in A Place In The Sun or Grand Designs Abroad , who had sunk a small fortune into a quaint farmhouse in France and had to wade through hellish bureaucracy. While it can certainly be stressful - like the time I lost my residence permit card and it took me five months to get another - it's a journey that has pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to be resourceful. What's more, I've made the most amazing memories - exploring Portugal without having to set foot on a plane and getting to authentically experience an entirely different culture. READ MORE SUN STORIES I've also made friends from all over the world, for life, while also forging really meaningful connections with those who matter back home. If I could go back in time I wouldn't change a thing. Packaged sandwiches There is nothing quite like a egg mayo or tuna and cucumber sarnie from the country of its birth. I hadn’t realised until I left that it’s the perfect fast lunch - quickly purchased, smoothly transported and easily consumed pretty much anywhere. Public transport We love to moan about the price... the delays... the strikes, but we also forget quite how much the car reigns supreme in other countries . I’ve had to get accustomed again to faffing around with a physical ticket instead of contactless for the metro, and waiting for the bus is a bit of a gamble. Plus, there are amazing parts of Portugal cut off pretty much entirely unless you’re happy to get behind the wheel. Proper puddings Portugal is home to the world-renowned pastel de nata, but in my opinion there is something second to none about British desserts. Who can resist a sticky toffee pudding, apple crumble or chocolate sponge when spotted on a pub menu.NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January. “The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said in remarks at Mar-a-Lago . “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. But what does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? A clue to what the industry is looking for came just days before the election when Microsoft executives — who’ve largely tried to show a neutral or bipartisan stance — joined with a close Trump ally, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, to publish a blog post outlining their approach to artificial intelligence policy. “Regulation should be implemented only if its benefits outweigh its costs,” said the document signed by Andreessen, his business partner Ben Horowitz, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company’s president, Brad Smith. They also urged the government to back off on any attempt to strengthen copyright laws that would make it harder for companies to use publicly available data to train their AI systems. And they said, “the government should examine its procurement practices to enable more startups to sell technology to the government.” Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people’s rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn’t specified what he would do in its place, but his campaign said AI development should be “rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.” Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, has spoken openly about the need to boost electricity production to meet increased demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. “The AI battle affects everything from defense to healthcare to education to productivity as a country,′′ Burgum said on Nov. 15, referring to artificial intelligence. “And the AI that’s coming in the next 18 months is going to be revolutionary. So there’s just a sense of urgency and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration′′ to address it. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to consume more resources, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. “Maybe Big Tech should buy a copy of ‘The Art of The Deal’ to figure out how to best negotiate with this administration,” suggested Paul Swanson, an antitrust attorney for the law firm Holland & Hart. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated resolutions and consent decrees.” Although federal regulators began cracking down on Google and Facebook during Trump’s first term as president — and flourished under Biden — most experts expect his second administration to ease up on antitrust enforcement and be more receptive to business mergers. Google may benefit from Trump’s return after he made comments on the campaign trail suggesting a breakup of the company isn’t in the U.S. national interest, after a judge declared its search engine an illegal monopoly . But recent nominations put forward by his transition team have favored those who have been critical of Big Tech companies, suggesting Google won’t be entirely off the hook. Cook’s notoriously rocky relationship with the EU can be traced back to a 2016 ruling from Brussels in a tax case targeting Apple. Cook slammed the bloc’s order for Apple to pay back up to $13.7 billion in Irish back taxes as “total political crap.” Trump, then in his first term as president, piled on, referring to the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who was spearheading a campaign on special tax deals and a crackdown on Big Tech companies, as the “tax lady” who “really hates the U.S.” Brussels was eventually vindicated after the bloc’s top court rejected Apple’s appeal this year, though it didn’t stop Cook from calling Trump to complain, Trump recounted in a podcast in October. Trump hosted Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Neither Apple nor the Trump transition team has commented on the nature of their discussions. Altman , Amazon and Meta all pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. During his first term, Trump criticized Amazon and railed against the political coverage at The Washington Post, which billionaire Bezos owns. Meanwhile, Bezos had criticized some of Trump’s past rhetoric. In 2019, Amazon also argued in a court case that Trump’s bias against the company harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. More recently, Bezos has struck a more conciliatory tone. He recently said at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York that he was “optimistic” about Trump’s second term, while also endorsing president-elect’s plans to cut regulations. The donation from Meta came just weeks after Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president, but voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump in recent months had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly. And Altman, who is in a legal dispute with AI rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence in the incoming administration. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging that the maker of ChatGPT betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits.

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