The Samsung Galaxy S8 has received a new color scheme. Christened the Samsung Galaxy S8, the new color is Burgundy Red and it was launched earlier this month, as we had reported then. However, at that time, there had been no mention of when the new device would launch. Well, we now know that the Burgundy Red variant will be made available in South Korea from today i.e 28 November.
The Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung’s flagship offering this year, now has six color options: apart from Burgundy Red, we have Rose Pink, Arctic Silver, and Coral Blue, as well as Orchid Gray and Midnight Black.
Given that the device is available, for now, only in the home country of Korea, we expect that the device will soon launch elsewhere in the country. Exactly when that will be is something that we cannot confirm now.
Samsung had recently released an official ad for its new color variant. The ad was released on the Samsung Mobile Korea YouTube channel. Featuring bright autumn themes, the new Burgundy Red variant of the Galaxy S8 is believed to have been launched in commemoration of the onset of autumn. Besides the beautifully rich red color on the rear, the other specs and features are expected to stay the same.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red Specs and Features
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a 5.8-inch Quad HD Infinity display which has a display resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels. For seamless viewing, the display has been curved on both the sides. Onboard is a display aspect ratio of 18:9, which is good as far as seamless viewing of widescreen movies is concerned.
The in-house developed Exynos 8895 chipset is an Octa-Core processor which has been clocked at 2.3 GHz (in Korea). Besides, the same device also has a decent 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of internal/native storage, the latter of which can be expanded to up to 256GB via a microSD slot. The device also boasts dual rear cameras and has a pretty decent 3,000 mAh battery. The device weighs a mere 155 gms.


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Botox: A Solution For Toning or Slimming the Jaw
A lot of people are unhappy with the size and shape of their jaws. This is often because they have a square jaw, which can make it difficult to chew food or speak properly. One solution for this problem is BOTOX Jaw Slimming injections, which will help slim down the jawline and create an attractive profile.
Jaws may be a more prominent feature in your face than you realise. A few injections of Botox for jaw slimming can help give the appearance that they are less pronounced. This is amazing for people who are looking to lose weight or simply want to soften their features, but it's also beneficial for those who have hyperactive jaw muscles and need relief from pain.
In this blog post, we'll explore how Botox works and what you need to know before considering it as a treatment option.
What is Botox?
Botox injection is a brand name for Botulinum Toxin Type A, which is derived from bacteria that produce the toxin. It's used to paralyse muscles temporarily and has been FDA-approved as an effective treatment for migraines, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), chronic headaches, muscle spasms in those with cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis (spasticity), underarm perspiration and even cervical dystonia.
The injections are administered by medical professionals via a needle into specific points of your jawline where you want to reduce any contouring. The number of treatment sessions that the patient will need will depend on how slender they desire their features to look; it can range anywhere between one injection every three months up to once per year.
The word Botox has become synonymous with injections of botulinum toxin, which is a muscle-paralysing agent. It's very effective in the treatment and prevention of conditions related to facial spasms, including:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Hemifacial Spasm
It can also be utilised for wrinkles and excessive sweating on the face. In addition, it may help slim down your jawline by weakening its muscles. People who have hyperactive jaw muscles or teeth grinding might find that their condition improves thanks to this procedure too.
How does it work
The procedure is straightforward. It involves an injection of the Botox into one or more muscles in your jawline that are causing wrinkles to form and creating a line between your nose and lips.
The results will depend on how slender you desire your features to look; it can range anywhere from one injection every three months up to once per year. The injections themselves may sting for just a few seconds, but what you might not be expecting is temporary drooping of your lower lip until the effects wear off about two weeks later upon re-injection.
In some cases, when injecting this area, it's also possible to administer sedatives or pain medication through additional needles at the same time if desired by patients due to discomfort experienced with these procedures.
Benefits of Botox for the jawline
The benefits of Botox for the jawline are that it will help reduce wrinkles and create a more defined jawline. It can also help your profile appear slimmer because of how it works to tone down those pesky muscles in this area.
Botox is not only good for reducing wrinkles, but with each injection, you'll notice improvements in muscle definition, which make you look younger as well as less tired or stressed out looking. The treatment is quick and painless when administered by an expert.
Side effects and risks of Botox injections
The risks and side effects of Botox are temporary but can be substantial. Some of these side effects may include drooping eyelids and eyebrows as well as a frozen jaw or face for up to two weeks after the injections take effect.
As with any medical procedure, it is always advisable that you consult your doctor before deciding if this treatment is best for you.
Other ways to tone and slim your face
There are many other ways to tone and slim your jawline. One popular method is the use of an on-trend plastic surgery technique called a facelift. You may also want to create dramatic changes by using facial contouring with permanent makeup procedures. This will have you looking years younger, without any injections or removal of body fat necessary.
If you're looking for an in-home treatment or a more natural way to tone your face or achieve that v-shape face, there are tons of facial exercises on the internet that you can try. Although results may not be immediate nor as effective as what you can obtain from a specialised procedure, it's still a good way to begin your jaw slimming journey.
Final thoughts on Botox for the jawline
Botox is a great way to tone or slim the jawline, but it's not always easy to find someone who is qualified for such treatment. You can still take care of your jaw with bio-identical hormones or facial exercises if you're unable to undergo Botox treatments.
The jawline is a delicate area of the face, and it's important to remember that all procedures carry risks. You should always speak or consult with your physician before making any decisions about injections or surgery.

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This time, there were no excuses.
From the opening whistle until the final buzzer, the second-seeded Carson girls basketball team left no doubt.
No more second guessing. The debates can be put to rest. The hints and innuendos can stop. Both teams had their entire rosters and were at full strength.
Carson’s wire-to-wire 64-55 victory over Marine League rival and top seed Narbonne in Saturday’s L.A. City Section Division I final at USC’s Galen Center, securing a second straight City crown, was about as decisive as it gets.
“We all had dreams about this game about three days before,” Carson guard Chante Miles said. “We knew what we had to do. It’s great to win back-to-back. I hope this is the start of a legacy.”
As the final minutes ticked off the clock and it became apparent Carson had the game under control, the players and coaching staff began raising their arms to their fans, as if giving their fans permission to begin the celebration.
When the horn sounded, the players rushed the court and reveled, taking photos and giving bear hugs. Of course an emphatic “C-House” cheer capped it off.
“I felt like jumping and going crazy,” Carson’s Annie Currie said. “We played with confidence and we played with heart.”
Oregon-bound senior Janitah Iamaleava clutched the championship trophy in her 6-foot-3 frame, savoring every second of it.
“This is my baby,” Iamaleava said.
It was Carson’s second straight victory over Narbonne in the City final, but this one felt much sweeter, especially after Narbonne won both regular-season meetings by double-digit points.
Last season’s tilt between these rivals featured a disjointed performance by both teams.
Then there was the little fact that Narbonne suspended three players from last season’s final for a violation of team and school rules, including star Atoe Jackson.
Carson said it felt Narbonne used that as a crutch.
“We talked about respect and redemption,” Carson coach Marcel Sanders said. “At the All-City meeting last season, (Narbonne coach) Vickie (Sanders) said if she had all her players, they would’ve won by 20. We wanted to show them what we were made of today.”
Shell-shocked Narbonne players tried to gather their thoughts. They said they had made winning the City title their No. 1 goal, especially after last season’s disappointment.
Yet the anguish could not escape them.
“We worked so hard,” Jackson said sobbing, trailing off. “We deserved better.”
Carson (19-10) dictated the pace. It created high-percentage scoring chances. It played tough interior defense. And most impressively, Carson outrebounded Narbonne, 51-36.
“We really got into their heads and played with confidence,” said Carson forward Annie Currie, who had six points and 13 rebounds. “We knew if we let them back into the game, they could take it over, so we kept pushing.”
Iamaleava led the charge with what she called her best game of the season.
Normally Narbonne gives Iamaleava fits. Yet nothing fazed Iamaleava on Saturday as she recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots.
“I had fun. It was a great game. Probably my best game all year,” Iamaleava said. “We were more focused today. Basketball is 95 percent mental. Our mental game was on point. We were focused on getting that W.”
Carson set the tone on the opening possession.
Narbonne’s Tori Breshers tipped the ball to Kim Pickett, who drove the lane. Yet Taylor McCoy was there to stuff her shot.
From there, it only got worse for Narbonne (29-4), which trailed, 8-0, and never got closer than five points the rest of the way. Carson eventually opened up a 17-point lead.
“I knew after that first block,” said McCoy, who had eight points. “We just had to keep pushing. We had the confidence. We had the poise. It feels good. I’m so proud of this team.”
Pickett led Narbonne with 16 points. Jackson finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Tailer Butler had 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals.
“Right now, it’s indescribable,” Pickett said. “It’s rough. We need to take it as motivation and move forward in state.”
Narbonne forward Tori Breshers had seven points, but just two rebounds and battled foul trouble before finally fouling out with 54.3 seconds left.
Narbonne’s gripes about the officiating fell on deaf ears, at least in the Carson celebration.
“Once we got in the hole and with the fouls they were calling on us, that messed with our heads,” Sanders said. “Carson played their game and did well, but once we got some of those ticky-tack fouls, it took some of our aggression out.”


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This year when the Department of Defense submitted its annual budget request to Congress, unlike any year before, it supplied three alternative plans. All of the plans seek to expand the number of ships in active duty in an effort to keep up with China’s rapid naval expansion. The CBO reports:
On November 1, 2022, the Navy’s fleet numbered 292 battle force ships—aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, amphibious ships, combat logistics ships, and some support ships. The 2023 plan reflects the Navy’s desire to build a larger and more distributed fleet. To achieve that goal, the Navy would buy between 282 and 340 ships over the 2023–2052 period: 230 to 266 combat ships and 52 to 74 combat logistics and support ships. If the Navy adhered to the schedule for retiring ships outlined in the 2023 plan (that schedule is the same for all three alternatives), it would have a fleet of over 300 ships by the mid-2030s. By 2052, the fleet would number 316 ships under Alternative 1, 327 under Alternative 2, or 367 under Alternative 3. However, the fleet would become smaller in the near term under all three alternatives. Over the next five years, the Navy would retire 17 more ships than it would commission, causing the fleet to reach a low of 280 ships in 2027 before growing again.
According to the CBO, the major types of ships in America’s Navy are:
Nimitz Class CVN-68
The Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are the heart of the battle force. Each carries an air wing of about 60 aircraft, which can attack hundreds of targets per day (based on 12 hours of flight operations) for up to a month before needing to rest. Carriers are the largest ships in the fleet, with a displacement of about 100,000 tons. (A ship’s displacement is the weight of water that it displaces when floating or, for a submarine, when submerged.) Ten of the current carriers belong to the Nimitz class. The Navy commissioned the first of a new class, the Gerald R. Ford, in 2017.
Strategic Ballistic Missile Submarines
Ohio Class SSBN-726
Strategic ballistic missile submarines are one component of the U.S. nuclear triad. Each submarine carries up to 20 Trident missiles armed with 1 to 8 nuclear warheads apiece. (Originally, they were built with 24 missile tubes, but arms control treaties now limit them to 20 operational tubes.) The Navy has 14 Ohio class ballistic missile submarines, each of which displaces about 19,000 tons when submerged. The service has 4 other submarines of that class that it converted to a conventional guided missile (SSGN) configuration. Those SSGNs carry up to 154 Tomahawk missiles as well as special operations forces.
Virginia Class SSN-774
Attack submarines are the Navy’s premier undersea warfare and antisubmarine weapons. Since the end of the Cold War, however, they have mainly been used for covert intelligence gathering. They can also launch Tomahawk missiles at land targets, frequently in the early stages of a conflict in an effort to destroy enemy air defense systems. Of the Navy’s 50 attack submarines, 26 belong to the Los Angeles class. Displacing 7,000 tons when submerged, they are less than half the size of ballistic missile submarines. Virginia class attack submarines are a little larger, at 7,800 tons.
Large Surface Combatants
Arleigh Burke Class DDG-51 Destroyer
Large surface combatants, which include cruisers and destroyers, are the workhorses of the fleet. They provide ballistic missile defense for the fleet and for overseas regions. They defend aircraft carriers and amphibious warfare ships against other surface ships, aircraft, and submarines, and they perform such day-to-day missions as patrolling sea lanes, providing an overseas presence, and conducting exercises with allies. They can also launch Tomahawk missiles to strike land targets. Most of the Navy’s surface combatants displace about 9,000 to 10,000 tons.
Small Surface Combatants
Freedom Class LCS-1 Littoral Combat Ship
Small surface combatants include littoral combat ships (LCSs) and frigates. LCSs, which are built in two variants, are intended to counter mines, small boats, and diesel-electric submarines in the world’s coastal regions. The Navy’s new frigates, which it began building in 2020, are designed to be multimission ships, capable of performing many of the missions of the LCS but also carrying robust antiship capabilities as well as being able to defend against threats in the immediate area. More routinely, LCSs and frigates—like their counterparts, the large surface combatants—patrol sea lanes, provide an overseas presence, and conduct exercises with allies. They range in size from 3,000 to 7,000 tons. The Navy currently has no frigate because it retired all of its Oliver Hazard Perry frigates as of 2015.
Amphibious Warfare Ships
San Antonio Class LPD-17
The Navy has five classes of amphibious warfare ships. The two classes referred to as amphibious assault ships (also known as large-deck amphibious ships or helicopter carriers) are the second-largest types of combat ships in the fleet, displacing between 40,000 and 45,000 tons. With capacity for about half the troops and equipment of a Marine expeditionary unit, the amphibious assault ship is the centerpiece of the amphibious ready group. In addition to troops, each ship can carry as many as 30 helicopters and 6 fixed-wing Harrier jump jets or short takeoff and landing versions of the Joint Strike Fighters (F-35Bs), or up to 20 of those fixed-wing aircraft. The other three classes are divided into two types: amphibious transport docks and dock landing ships. Two of those ships together provide the remaining transport capacity for a Marine expeditionary unit in an amphibious ready group. They range in size from 16,000 to 25,000 tons.
Combat Logistics and Support Ships
Lewis and Clark Class T-AKE-1
The many combat logistics and support ships in the Navy’s fleet provide the means to resupply, repair, salvage, or tow combat ships. The most prominent of those vessels are fast combat support ships, which resupply carrier strike groups with fuel, dry cargo (such as food), and ammunition. Logistics and support ships can be as small as 2,300 tons for an oceangoing tug or as large as 90,000 tons for an expeditionary sea base.
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Winton, Queensland’s Wade Forster has been crowned the 44th Toyota Star Maker, after an excellent showcase of emerging country talent at the 2024 Grand Final concert, held earlier tonight, as part of the 52nd Toyota Country Music Festival, Tamworth.
Thousands of festival-goers filled Toyota Park for the grand final concert, where the top ten played two songs each. The night was hosted by 2022 Toyota Star Maker Max Jackson.
Wade stole the show with two incredible performances of his songs Second Chance and Rodeo Romeo.
Born and raised in outback Queensland, Wade was raised on both a cowboy lifestyle and country music. In 2017, he left his hometown of Winton to pursue a career opportunity in refrigeration in Mount Isa. He bought his first guitar from Facebook for $50 and spent his free time learning how to play.
Wade plays at gigs and rodeos in and around Western Queensland, playing at Winton’s Way-Out West festival, before playing at the 2023 Savannah in The Round. With the demand online and listeners eagerly wanting more, Wade’s journey has only just begun. His passion for music and rodeo inspires his writing process and will continue to influence his continuation in both rodeo and the music industry.
Star Maker Coordinator and judge Cheryl Brown, says that the decision-making process is never easy for the judges, and tonight was no exception.
“Over the past couple of months, we’ve had the opportunity to watch each of the incredible finalists on their journey to the grand final, but after careful consideration, we felt Wade was most ready to take the next step,” says Ms Brown.
“Each year, the Toyota Star Maker competition provides a platform for emerging Australian country music artists, no matter the outcome of the grand final. While there can only be one winner, the nine grand finalists should be proud of their performances tonight, and their growth throughout the competition.
We look forward to seeing what’s in store for the remaining finalists and wish them all the best for the future.”
Toyota Star Maker Producer, Barry Harley, says, “Congratulations to each of our 2024 grand finalists, and of course, a very special congratulations to Wade who joins our incredible lineup of Toyota Star Maker winners.
Crowds at the grand final concert were treated to a performance by 2023 Toyota Star Maker Loren Ryan, who sang a selection of songs, that included some she released during her Star Maker year.
This year’s grand final saw the return of special guest and 2004 Toyota Star Maker, Travis Collins, who performed One of Them Nights and his latest single Chill. Travis has enjoyed a landmark year in 2023, with his ninth studio album, Any Less Anymore becoming the highest-charting Australian country album in over two years, peaking at #3 on the ARIA All-Genre Album chart and #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart.
Five Star Maker alumni, Travis Collins, Kaylee Bell, Brad Cox, Max Jackson, and Loren Ryan are nominated in the 52nd Toyota Golden Guitar Awards, with Brad Cox already receiving his first Golden Guitar for the Top Selling Album of the Year for his album Acres, ahead of the event to be held this Saturday, 27 January at TRECC.
“It was so special to have three previous Toyota Star Maker winners, who are also 2024 Golden Guitar nominees, take the stage for tonight’s grand final,” says Cheryl.
“The talent that we’ve seen come through Star Maker across its 44 years is a testament to its success.”
Presenting the award, Toyota Australia Senior Manager of Marketing Integration, Tim Stuckey said the lineup of finalists were incredibly talented and demonstrates the quality of up-and-coming country music talent in the industry.
“On behalf of Toyota Australia, I would like to congratulate Wade on becoming the 2024 Toyota Star Maker.”
“Wade was up against some fierce competition in this year’s Grand Final, but ultimately was a well-deserved winner this evening.
“We hope the comprehensive prize pack Wade takes home will help accelerate his music career this year and we wish him all the best for the future.”
As the 2024 Toyota Star Maker winner, Wade will win a prize pack worth over $100,000, including:
•Use of the title 2024 Toyota Star Maker;
•12 month’s use of a brand new, fully-serviced Toyota motor vehicle;
•A fuel card for the length of reign;
•Return air flight for one, including 4-nights’ accommodation to Nashville for the CMA Festival in June 2024 courtesy of Chris Watson Travel; *all other costs are the responsibility of the winner;
•Additional 4-nights’ home-stay accommodation from the Sister City of Nashville;
•Two tickets to four nightly concerts at the CMA Fest Nashville from the Country Music Association of Nashville;
•Performance opportunity at CMA Fest Nashville;
•WIN television media package valued at $5000
•A handmade Maton 808 style custom instrument with Satin Burst and Block inlays valued at RRP $3699;
•A Fender guitar, VINTERA ® II ’60S TELECASTER®, Sonic Blue valued at $1899;
•Products from Jands Australia including 1 x Shure Super55 Classic Birdcage Microphone, 1 x AONIC 50 Noise Cancelling Headphones GEN2 (Black) and 1 x Shure Merch Pack valued at $1200;
•A pair of Corral Boots hand made in Mexico valued at $500
•CMT music video placement;
•Hair and make-up styling by Plush Hair Designs & Make-up of Tamworth for photographic portfolio;
•A recording session with Australia’s top musicians and producer;
•Recording, distribution and promotion of a four-track EP;
•Production of two professional video clips by an award-winning director;
•Photographic portfolio with Andrew Pearson Photography Tamworth;
•12 months media promotion in Australia’s only country music magazine Country Music Capital News and the Official Guide valued at $12000;
•12 months representation by Wheelhouse Agency;
•12 months membership to the Country Music Association of Australia;
•Gift from Lindsay Waddington Music;
•Full colour promotional material from Star Maker;
•Benefit from the organiser’s 40 years of industry knowledge through personal, one-on-one introductions to relevant contacts;
•Guidance and support;
•A minimum of three performances for Toyota as part of sponsorship
•Guaranteed paid performances at a designated list of festivals and events.
The prize list continues to grow with the WIN Television Network once again very proud to be associated with Toyota Star Maker.
Station and Sales Manager, WIN Television Tamworth, Damian Sheridan said; “WIN Television would like to add to the already incredible prize package for the 2024 Star Maker winner with a television advertising campaign valued at $5,000.
“We hope this will further assist the winner to promote themselves, their music and launch their country music career.
Corral Boots join the list of generous supporters of the competition by gifting the winner with a pair of the world’s finest western boots. Corral Boots are works of art, meticulously handcrafted in Leon Mexico, using premium materials. Now available nationwide, Corral Australia is committed to supporting young Australians on their country music journey.
“Corral Australia is committed to supporting young Australians on their country music journey,” says Allan King of Corral Australia.
The 2024 Top 10 Star Maker Finalists were:
Felicity Dowd 19 – Bega, NSW
Jake Whittaker 29 – Stockleigh, QLD
Jemma Beech 31 – Singleton, NSW
Jay Santilli 33 -Officer South, VIC
Nathan Lamont 30 – Wagga Wagga,NSW
Dakota East 30 – Elwood, VIC
Ethan Calway 25 -Warragul, QLD
Piper Rodrigues 23 – Hendra (Brisbane), QLD
Jimbo Stokes 30 – Scone, NSW
Wade Forster 25 – Winton, QLD
The panel of judges for the 2024 Competition included:
•Dan Biddle – Artist Manager
•Justin Thomson – National Content Director of the KIX Country Network
•Katie Krollig – Booking Agent at Wheelhouse Agency
•Natalie Waller – Head of ABC Music, ARIA Board Chairperson and Board Director of CMA Nashville
•Phil Barton – International songwriter
•Cheryl Brown – Editor of Country Music Capital News and Coordinator of Star Maker
Tonight’s grand final performances were made possible by musical director Sam Hawksley, and band members Rod Motbey on guitar, Glenn Wilson on drums, Ian Lees on bass, and Clare O’Meara on keys and Fiddle.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Department of Human Services Director Melba Depena Affigne and Chief Digital Officer Thom Guertin have resigned their posts, Governor Gina Raimondo announced Thursday.
The apparently forced resignations result from continuous problems with the state's new, $364-million public-benefits computer system that launched in September.
Calling the ongoing failures of the Unified Healthcare Infrastructure Project system unacceptable, disappointing and frustrating, Raimondo said the state will also be withholding nearly $15 million in payments to vendor Deloitte Consulting while it completes an assessment of the company's performance and the system's stability.
The assessment should be completed within 30 days. The governor did not rule out the potential for taking legal action.
As for Depeña Affigne and Guertin, Raimondo said neither would receive a severance package but both have agreed to remain in their posts as their departments transition to new leadership. "Time will tell" whether they find other roles in government, Raimondo said.
Eric Beane, Raimondo's chief operating officer, has been temporarily assigned as acting director of the Department of Human Services. Chris Antonellis, the state's chief information officer, has been appointed acting director of the information technology division.
UHIP was launched in mid-September despite concerns raised by a federal agency that it wasn’t ready. It had immediate glitches. While some problems have been fixed, new ones at the start of 2017 solidified the governor’s plans to make changes.
Depeña Affigne was appointed in 2015, at the start of Raimondo’s administration, despite questions raised about her experience. She previously led the Crime Victims Compensation Unit in the general treasurer’s office while Raimondo was treasurer. Depeña Affigne is also the former executive director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.
As chief digital officer since the fall of 2012 hired under former Governor Lincoln Chafee's administration, Guertin was in charge of overseeing all technology for the state. Prior to his time with the state, he was executive director of business technology solutions for The New York Times Company, and managed systems for that newspaper and The Boston Globe.
UHIP hasn’t been the only computer system with problems. Rhode Island is currently suing Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which has yet to complete a new system for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Two male nurses in San Diego are being investigated after security camera footage shows them fondling a 98-year-old stroke victim and each other in her bedroom.
The footage, taken between March 3 and March 11, 2011, shows Russel Torralba and Alfredo Ruiz apparently masturbating and groping each other at the foot of their patient's bed, XETV reported. A 98-year-old woman lies unable to speak or move her hands because of a stroke.
In one video, one of the men appears to be undoing his scrubs and exposing himself. Another shows the same man kissing the woman.
William Berman, attorney for the woman's family. said he was shocked by the videos.
"I myself couldn't believe it," Berman told XETV-TV, adding that it was the most shocking case of elder abuse he's seen in 15 years of practice in that specialty.
Torralba and Ruiz have had their nursing licenses suspended pending a hearing next week and the San Diego District Attorney's office is considering criminal charges. The California Department of Consumer Affairs has been conducting an investigation into their employer, AMS Home Care Solutions, since last year.
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“It appears to show very egregious behavior,” Department spokesman Russ Heimerich told the San Diego Union-Tribune.“I don’t know if we’ve ever had a case that has a video like this. We are working to shut them down.”
AMS Home Care Solutions didn't respond to The Huffington Post's request for comment.
The current suspension on Ruiz and Torralba bars the men from working for home health agencies, but allows them to work in hospital settings. A hearing on the permanent suspension of their licenses is scheduled for Nov. 14.
The victim's family has sued the two men and their employer for alleged fraud, elder abuse and negligent supervision and that trial is set for Jan. 14.
“It’s not about the money," Berman told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "it’s about dignity and accountability, to ensure this doesn’t happen to anyone else."


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The Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment, or ABoVE, is a NASA-led, 10-year field experiment designed to better understand the ecological and social consequences of environmental change in one of the most rapidly changing regions on Earth. Satellite, airborne, and ground observations across Alaska and Canada will help us better understand the local and regional effects of changing forests, permafrost, and ecosystems – and how these changes could ultimately affect people and places beyond the Arctic.
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Almost every organisation is being targeted by sophisticated cyber attacks, a comprehensive study of a malware command and control centre has revealed.
Researchers at security firm McAfee studied the logs of a targeted operation by a single nation state actor over a period of five years.
The operation targeted more than 70 global companies, governments and non-profit organisations in 14 countries, including the UK, making up more than 30 organisation types.
Researchers were surprised by the enormous diversity of the victim organisations, said Dmitri Alperovitch, vice-president of threat research at McAfee.
"Virtually everyone is falling prey to these intrusions, regardless of whether they are the United Nations, a multinational Fortune 100 company, a small non-profit think-tank, a national Olympic team, or even an unfortunate computer security firm," he said.
"I am convinced that every company in every conceivable industry with significant size and valuable intellectual property and trade secrets has been compromised, or will be shortly, with the great majority of the victims rarely discovering the intrusion or its impact," he said.
The McAfee report draws attention to the fact that there is no global overarching legislation or treaty on how to deal with computer-related crime, says Sam Jardine, associate in the technology group at international law firm Eversheds.
"As a result of this, extradition becomes a real issue and is often a political hot potato. You need look no further than the Gary McKinnon case which has polarised public opinion along David and Goliath lines," he said.
The UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 creates several offences in connection with hacking, cracking and otherwise unlawfully accessing material stored on IT systems. It was updated in 2008 to keep step with increasingly novel ways of attacking IT systems.
"What is evident is that any entity storing data which is networked and ultimately accessible via the internet, needs to ensure the security of that data," said Jardine.
In the UK, where this includes personal data, all data controllers are required to comply with the Seventh Data Protection Principle of the Data Protection Act, which requires them to have in place appropriate technical and organisational measures against unauthorised or unlawful processing of personal data.
In addition to fines of up to £500,000, the Information Commissioner's Office has renewed calls for prison sentences in cases of deliberate misuse of stolen data in the wake of the News of the World phone and computer hacking scandal.


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Downtown square comes alive on Saturday
Cassville is the place where you can sample delicious chili, shop for distinctive arts and crafts items, run a half-marathon and enjoy a two-hour musical production all in one weekend.
On Saturday, the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 13th annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off around the downtown square.
Chili cookers will be able to set up at 6:30 a.m. and booths will open at 8 a.m. A pet parade, sponsored by Herrin Animal Hospital in Cassville, will begin with registration at 10 a.m. in the Commerce Bank parking lot. Judging will start at 10:30 a.m. and prizes will be awarded after the pets are paraded around the square.
Chili-tasting kits will be sold for $2 each at the chamber booth beginning at noon. Colored beads included in each kit will allow chili tasters to vote for their favorite chili recipe and their favorite booth.
First, second and third place awards will be presented in the amateur chili division. These cash awards will be $100 for first place, $50 for second and $25 for third. First, second and third place awards in the corporate division will feature $200, $150 and $100 cash prices.
The chamber will also be awarding trophies and gifts to the first, second and third place winners in the showmanship division. A People's Choice Award, a Spirit Award and a Best Decorated Booth Award will also be presented.
Chili cookers who compete nationally will also be judged in the CASI division, which features awards for the top 10 competitors.
This year's competition will also include salsa. First and second place prizes of $100 and $50 respectively will be handed out in each of the hot and mild salsa categories. The chamber also will award a trophy for the People's Choice Award.
According to Amy White, the chamber's executive director, there are 20 chili cookers and seven salsa makers signed up for the Cook-Off. She also reported that all booth space has been taken.
The festival will also feature several different forms of entertainment throughout the day. The Bootkickers will perform at 10 a.m. on the main stage followed by a gymnastics demonstration at 11 a.m. A martial arts demonstration will be provided at 11:30 a.m., and Shelly's Showstoppers will perform at 12:15 p.m.
Local merchants will open for business at 9 a.m. with special sales.
Run and silent auction
In addition to Chili Cook-Off activities, the first annual Whitney Cline Fall Classic 5K and 15K runs will take place at Cassville Aquatic Park on Saturday. There will also be a car show held that day in memory of the teenager who was killed in a car accident on Oct. 1, 2004. The car show, the two running events and a silent auction will all benefit the Whitney Cline I Can Scholarship Fund.
Race day registration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the park, where the races will begin and end. Both the 5K and 15K runs are scheduled to begin at noon, according to Terry Jamieson, race director. The entry fee is $10 for the 5K run and $20 for the 15K.
Awards will be presented in six age divisions for male and female runners. Award divisions are: 20 and under; 21-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. There will also be medals presented to the top five overall finishers in the male and female divisions.
Brad Hanson, CHS principal, will serve as official race starter on the day of the run.
The silent auction will take place on the downtown Cassville square as part of the Fall Festival. A full listing of auction items is included in a separate article on page 5.
During the silent auction, Tic Toc Karaoke, owned by Jason and Robyn Blankenship, will provide music to be enjoyed by all who attend the festival. Several different CHS clubs are planning to sponsor activities on the square with all proceeds benefitting the scholarship fund, and Jason Gaskill will provide food concessions.
Stone County Sheriff Richard Hill will be bringing his impaired driving simulator to the event. "Sidney," as the car is named, will be in action on the chamber parking lot during the festival.
The car show will take place in the First United Methodist Church parking lot in Cassville. Awards will be given to the top 50 cars. There will also be a "Whit's Choice" trophy presented.
The cost to enter the show is $15 per car with all proceeds to benefit the Whitney Cline I Can Scholarship Fund. Registration for the car show begins at 8 a.m. with awards presented at 1 p.m.
For more information on the car show, contact Larry Daniels at 846-7306 or e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.org. For information on Whitney Cline Fall Classic, call Terry Jamieson at 847-3137.


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THE SIMPSONS Season 32 Episode 6 Photos Podcast News – Grampa is accused of a crime in this return to THE SIMPSONS by writer David X. Cohen. Meanwhile, Kent Brockman questions his careerin the all-new “Podcast News”episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Nov. 15 (8:00-8:31 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-3122) (TV-PG D, L, S, V)
Morgan Fairchild (“Friends,” “Days of Our Lives”), Stellan Skarsgard (“Chernobyl”), Christine Nangle (“Inside Amy Schumer”) and Bill Simmons (“The Ringer”) Guest-Voice
The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into popular culture in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. HOMER (Dan Castellaneta), MARGE (Julie Kavner), BART (Nancy Cartwright), LISA (Yeardley Smith) and MAGGIE are instantly identifiable television icons. Rounding out this cast of characters are many beloved Springfield residents, including tavern proprietor MOE SZYSLAK (Hank Azaria) and nuclear power plant owner MR. BURNS (Harry Shearer). The Emmy Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy will begin its 32nd season this year and will celebrate a landmark 700 episodes this spring. Additional upcoming guest voice stars this season include Olivia Colman, Hannibal Buress, Ben Platt and Michael Palin.
THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.

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225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016. Just a short walk from Grand Central and Penn Station
Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1420-1425
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Margins decorated with border of foliate and floreate ornament including strawberry, inhabited by pig, seated upright, holding distaff with right foreleg and spindle with left foreleg, in upper margin and by hybrid bird in lower margin. Text from Mass for Trinity Sunday.
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Paris Hilton, you better thank Sofia Coppola for making you aaaaaalmost relevant again, thanks to The Bling Ring. Lil Wayne is reviving Hilton’s singing/music/whatever you call what she does career by officially signing her. They collaborated in November of 2012 but apparently that just wasn’t the end of it. More info from TMZ:
Wayne’s mentor — Birdman — confirmed the news on Twitter … saying, “Lil Wayne’s Cash Money family has a new member! Paris Hilton: RichgangRichgirl.”
According to Showbiz411, Hilton’s album will focus on house music — no surprise, since she’s been DJing at various clubs all over the world … and training with some house music bigshots for years.
The album — Hilton’s first since 2006 — will reportedly be produced by Afrojack … and will feature bona fide stars like Lil Wayne.
Paris told Showbiz411, “[The new album] is a lot different than my first album. It’s really going to be house music.“
And it’s really going to be awful. Although. Although! Confession. “Stars Are Blind” is a pleasure of mine. I don’t even know if I feel guilty about it anymore either. It’s really catchy.
The friendship of Lil Wayne and Paris Hilton seems so odd. They started “working together” (it’s in quotation marks because I don’t think Paris ever actually works) in 2011 and when she turned 32 in March of this year, he was not only a guest but performed as well.
Now please enjoy this recent photo of Paris leaning dangerously towards one side:

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European men may look like men, but on the inside few are real men. They have been neutered of their manliness. For several generations the feminists have worked to get the manliness out of men. They have done a really good job. Men no longer see a need to protect women because they are competitors at work and women can fight in the army, so the attitude is to let them take care of themselves.
I felt that this was so important that I needed to get this right out to you. If you take this type of medicine STOP immediately because it damages your brain! The modern “Babylonian” medical system thinks nothing of this and many other of their drugs, which are destroying the health of so many who trust them!

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root August 9, 2020 Spreadsheet
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As the nurse carries me slowly, I begin to think of several things…
First, what race am I? What gender am I? Do I look ugly or somewhat tollerable…
What kind of person is my mother? My father? And, do I have sibling?
Somehow, instead of looking forward for my new life, I become anxious over my condition of birth this time.
“Oh, Bianca-san, are you heading towards Mrs. Hartmann’s room?”
I hear an unknown voice. I try to take a peek at the source of the voice. And there, I see someone wearing the same uniform as my nurse–it seems her name is Bianca– and… alright, that is all I can see. I should not describe about her chest and her figure, right? That kind of information is not important, after all.
…Not that I envy her. I was only thirteen when I died, so of course my growth was incomplete at that time, right?
Yup, you over there, stop commenting on my own complexion! I can feel that someone is commenting about that behind my back!!
“Ah, Senpai! Yes, I am here to deliver her daughter. It seems her condition is stable these days, and Mrs. Hartmann seems to be recovering well, too. They should be able to get disharged tomorrow morning.”
Oh!! So I am born in the Hartmann family. Which means, this is Riviera country, right? And I should be a human then. And… right, Bianca-san said that she was going to deliver Mrs. Hartmann’s daughter–it should be me. Nice, I am still a girl!
…Oh wait, is this an advantage or disadvantage?
Will I be better off being a girl? Or being a boy is waaaaaay better?
I have no clue regarding the Hartmann family’s heir preferrence.
If this is still the same world, anyway… Hmm, if the familiar names are only coincidences and that the world is not the same as my previous world, I am going to write a protest to God. For playing around with me and my hopes, I won’t be able to last if this were to go on all my life. Don’t put coincidences here and there, and then crush me that it’s just a dejavu.
So, if I recall…
The Hartmann family is also a Duke family in Riviera country. The Hartmann duchy is the Heartswaarth city in the Eastern area of Riviera country. Heartswaarth city is very close to the capital of Riviera country, named the Capitol. The one who named it must have a really great sense of naming.
Alrighty, I am born among the Duke family, again.
The similarity makes me shiver a bit. Will this mean that my living condition will be the same as before? Meh, if it is totally the same, then what is the point?
Anyhow, I am glad I wasn’t sold or given away as an experimental lamb by my family.
Which makes me question… do I have some kind of disadvantageous disease? Let’s hope not…
Why would the one wishing to rest in peace and rejecting the idea of reincarnation, now wish for health? Won’t having a life-shortening disease an ideal situation for me?
Well… true, but… now that I have been forced to reincarnate, I had no choice but to start hoping for better life. If I were to have a life-shortening disease or a very short life this time, then God has got to be playing a prank on me. After He forced me to reincarnate, too.
So, yup. It’s too late to wish for peaceful rest, so why not wish for a better life this time? That way, God won’t call me pitiful and tried to force me to reincarnate again. Once is enough.
It looks like despite having negative outlook on life, I still can hope for something good!
Not bad, me!
Did God cure my depression or lift it away from my new mind?
Hmm… my negative thinking is still intact, I guess. I cannot stop anticipating for bad things that are bound to happen to me.
Bianca opens a door to a hospital ward and enters the room.
“Mrs. Hartmann, congratulations! Your daughter’s condition is stable already. And the doctors said that your condition was also great. If you wish for it, then you can go home tomorrow in the morning!” said Bianca cheerfully.
This voice… is this my mother’s? Hmm, her response is not that good…
Well… she might not be excited for me. After all, she might be forced to marry the Hartmann family’s son in a political marriage. Or a marriage for convenience, both are the same. It’s normal for nobles to get engaged and married off to other nobles by their respective families, without involving them in the discussion.
Whoa, sorry then, Mother!
Shortly after, Mrs. Hartmann, ah, no, my mother takes me from Bianca’s hands.
Uwa, what a gentle hand! And her scent is nice. I wonder if it is because she is my mother, and that babies have some kinds of instincts?
She brings me closer to her embrace.
Ah, now I can see her face!
My mother seems to be in her twenties and she looks so beautiful!
No, I am not biased just because she is my mother. But really, she has a different aura from the others.
Her hair is a beautiful yellowish silver, and it is long and wavy. Yup, her hair almost reaches her waist.
Her eyes are round and golden. So pretty. My father must be very lucky for getting her.
And then, her expression turns wry.
Oh, uhm… sorry for being born a girl… in case you wanted a boy.
And where is my father? Isn’t he going to come? Oh, is he coming to take us home tomorrow? Or not?
I am having difficulty in interpreting her expression.
Could she be in the same position of my mother? Or is she just a concubine in the Hartmann family?
Surely, giving birth to a heir would ease her life, if that is the case. And I assume that the heir should be a boy.
I’m only a few days old in this world but my mind is already flooded with questions.
If I knew I would be forced to reincarnate, I should have made a list of wishes I want for my birth circumstances with God.
Hm?! My mother murmurred something, but I couldn’t hear what.
She then proceeds to breastfeed me. This is kind of embarrassing but I need it in order to live. I don’t know, but it seems better than getting nutrition from the hospital IV drips.
After feeling full, I gently look up to my mother’s face, as if signalling her to stop breastfeeding me.
“Eh? You’re full already?”
Holy— mother, you can understand me!
“Aaa uu!!” I wave my hands around in the air.
“Fufu, that’s good.”
Ah! Mother smiled! Uwaaa, is this a good signal? So she doesn’t hate me? At least that is sufficient!
“Aaa buu–,” and then I burped. How embarrassing… but babies do this after they drink, right? Y-yeah! I might be 13 years old but… my body is still a baby, you know? I’m totally not making excuses!
“Ah right, tomorrow, you will see your home for the first time.”
Right! I unconsciously smiled.
“…ara, how could I forget to say this… I’m your mommy! …but you already know. How could I mess the order around.”
My mother seems to be a clumsy person. Eh wait, she said “mommy” and not “mother”. So I presume… I should address her “mommy” instead of “mother”.
“Hello! Ah-em! Your name is Alrescha Lyra Hartmann. Remember it, okay, Lyra?” My mother—uh, Mommy gently brushes my head.
It seems my name is Alrescha Lyra Hartmann. Glad to finally know my name.
Hmm, by the way, what is this warm sensation I feel in my chest? It feels good. I like this feeling.
Before I know it, it seems I have dozed off to sleep.

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Century City Business Park breaks ground on $35 million project
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Through rain and overcast skies, some major work took place at the Century City Business Park.
At Jimmy's Grill, not much has changed in 40 years. The customers are regulars, the good service never fails, and the recipes are the same.
Stacy York and her husband frequent Jimmy's Grill once or twice a week. They like the way things are, they don't want to see anything change. Soon enough though, the view out the front window will be different.
"Oh yeah, the view will definitely change, but hopefully for the better. We weren't looking at nothing, nothing's over there," said Stacy York, a Milwaukee resident.
On Thursday, October 16th, Mayor Tom Barrett and several other local leaders gathered to break ground on Milwaukee's Century City Business Park. A project that will cost $35 million.
"It's a lot of money and we really can't afford to do it, but the truth is we can't afford not to do it," said Alderman, Willie Wade.
It will begin with Century City 1, the first new building at the former A.O. Smith -- Tower Automotive site that was torn down in December of 2011.
"This is an area that needs attention, and it needs a catalyst and I think our buildings ought to be that catalyst over time," said General Capital, Michael Weiss.
The new cutting edge structure will be a 53,000 square foot industrial building with 24 foot clear ceiling heights.
"We're hoping to have 2 or 3 tenants, but we could have as many as 6," said Weiss.
So while there is comfort in everything being the same over at Jimmy's Grill, folks know changes are coming to the area -- and they're okay with that.
"I look forward to see what's coming up over there," said York.
The overall site is 60 acres. Local officials say we will see real movement and construction there as soon as Monday, October 20th.


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DOING DEPARTED COLLEAGUE PROUD: It was a jolt to the Contra Costa Community College District leadership when the news came Monday that 24-year trustee John T. Nejedly was found dead Oct. 8 in a New Orleans hotel, following a college trustee’s conference in the Crescent City. The cause of death may not be known for weeks.
Nejedly, 52, was well-liked among his fellow trustees and other district leaders. At Wednesday night’s regular board meeting, the other four trustees paid tribute to him in three different ways. First, trustees and district staffers bought flowers and set them at the spot on the dais where Nejedly sat. Next was the meeting itself.
“John always liked meetings to go pretty quick,” board member Tim Farley said. So board President Vicki Gordon led a meeting during which agenda items were handled briskly with a minimum of fuss, Farley added, at a pace which would have made Nejedly smile.
And when all the agenda items had been dispatched, Gordon opened up the floor for remembrances and words of praise. “Person after person gave heartfelt memories of John,” said Farley, who days afterward was still stunned.
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Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value greater than the number of experience counters you have, you get an experience counter.
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost less to cast for each experience counter you have.
Illustrated by Cliff Childs
Each game pack includes a card labeled “Experience” with the suggestion “Place your experience counters here.” This card isn’t required for play. It’s simply a convenient spot to put your experience counters, which can be represented with dice, glass beads, or other small items.
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Solitary Confinement Is Torture
This piece was originally designed for the “Bring Them Home” campaign. In 2013, several immigrant leaders from the undocumented youth movement in the United States crossed the border into Mexico and turned themselves in as they attempted to reenter the U.S.. This was a planned action of civil disobedience in which they were attempting to call attention to Obama’s deportation machine, which up until that year, had resulted in the destruction of over 1.7 million lives. When the youth were detained in an immigrant prison, some of them were held in isolation which had a harsh impact on their mental and physical health. The youth were eventually released, allowed to remain in the U.S., and their actions sent a powerful message about courage and determination.
Solitary confinement is torture.


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Charles dickens edwin drood read by david timson unabridged through a mist of decay and opium, dickens weaves a tale of murder and mystery in this, his last novel. The mystery of edwin drood (rupert holmes) adapted from the mystery of edwin drood by charles dickens october 13-29, 2017 rating pg (adult situations and mild language) the mystery of edwin drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives. Charles dickens died before he could finish his last novel so crime-writer gwyneth hughes set out to complete it for a new bbc version – and soon wished she hadn't.
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Carrie Ann Inaba
Written By: Michelle Emmick
There’s nothing better than meeting someone who is wise, authentic, and presents themselves right away with an open heart. That was my experience being introduced to Carrie Ann Inaba. While she has held many professional titles, Carrie Ann is most recognized as an Emmy-nominated television host and as a judge on the Emmy-award winning series “Dancing With The Stars.”
Outside of her job, Carrie Ann is anything but judgmental, believing whole-heartedly in kindness. This sentiment was evident to me throughout our interview and was echoed by a close friend of hers with whom I spoke just a few days later. “I live by a code of honesty,” shares Carrie Ann, “and with that comes a real opinion. It is weird to be a judge, and sometimes I struggle with that internally. But at the same time, I know it’s coming from a place of kindness, and I believe the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback is important for all of us.”
Carrie Ann’s personal and professional life has taken her on an incredible journey. This journey has taught her about life and brought her to a place of acceptance, a place where she is able to fully express herself and embrace all aspects of her life. At 54 years old, Carrie Ann says she’s learned, in her own pursuits, that acceptance is much bigger and plays a much larger role in wellness than she realized. “I always thought I was striving toward something, and I took pride in myself for working so hard, but I learned there’s a peace in accepting all sides of who we are. Whether it’s the wellness seeker, the dancer, the glamour girl, the boss, or any other side, everything has led me on a long, amazing journey and provided me with beautiful conversations to share.”
Born and raised in Hawaii, Carrie Ann is deeply rooted in an internal process of discovery. Her truth-seeking started at the age of 11, as she often found herself pondering profound questions as they related to beauty and wellness.
“As an Asian American young woman growing up in Hawaii, our beauty standards were all about natural beauty. The focus was not visual; it was about what your energy says about you. There is so much heritage and different culture, that there was no ‘one’ standard of beauty. In Hawaii, we would look at each other with wonder and excitement.”
Carrie Ann grew up dancing and performing, and at age 18, moved to Japan, where she quickly became a recording artist and pop sensation. It was there that she encountered a vastly different standard. “Beauty there was like a mathematical equation. The culture had completely different standards because it’s a nation of one nationality. It was the opposite of where I came from, where we celebrate all. That was a struggle because I’m not just one thing. I had insecurity for the first time in my life. I had the fortune of not growing up with a measuring stick, and suddenly I felt measured.”
Carrie Ann shared that while she learned a lot during that time and had some great experiences, she knew her life’s journey was heading toward a different path. Just two years later, Carrie Ann returned to the US and quickly landed one of the coolest jobs of the ‘90s, a Fly Girl on the Emmy award-winning hit television show “In Living Color.” Now, for girls like me in small town America who loved to dance, this was the pinnacle. Every outfit, every dance move – we tried to emulate it all.
It was so influential that in college, my friends and I created our own little sorority, and we were known as The Fly Girls (I didn’t share this with Carrie Ann). She had an impact on me, and didn’t even know it. What made the girls so cool was that they brought hip hop and dance to the mainstream. “That was so much fun,” says Carrie Ann. “What I loved was that it was five women of various backgrounds. We were inclusive before ‘inclusive’ had to be a word that people were enforcing, and I attribute that to Keenan Ivory Wayans. He had a great vision and created a show that looked like the world outside – different skin colors and diverse backgrounds, and the humor was daring. Humor is such a big part of wellness.”
After her time as a Fly Girl, Carrie Ann continued to trailblaze her path of performance and her greatest love, dance. Her journey eventually led her to one of her favorite jobs as a dancer, touring in Madonna’s Girlie Show.
“It was such an honor, and it was hard work. Madonna is nothing short of someone who pushes boundaries. It was bold and daring, and I loved it.”
Carrie Ann’s passion for dance and strong work ethic gave her the opportunity to collaborate with numerous big-name artists and appear in film and television shows. Through the years, her achievements and titles have come to include Host, Producer, Choreographer, Wellness Advocate, and Philanthropist. She’s racked up miles and made impressive stops along the way, and what’s beautiful about Carrie Ann – and I’m not sure if she even realizes it – is that she dances in everything she does. Even the way she speaks and communicates radiates a beautiful energy that I noticed right away; it’s expressive, real, full of emotion, and inspiring.
With an incredible career that has spanned over 35 years, Carrie Ann shared the growth from the early days of who and what she wanted to be to now reaching the part of her journey that has made her realize what’s missing. “There are definitely parts of my life that I haven’t cared enough about, and now in my 50s, it’s about embracing all of who I am and making myself a priority.” Carrie Ann has been upfront and courageous, sharing her personal struggles with depression, ADHD, anxiety, and chronic illness. “I now focus on wellness, and every day I check in on myself. It’s not easy to stay on a path of wellness; however, in many ways, the last three years have helped me shift inward in a better way.”
Carrie Ann used that time to connect with others who share similar life challenges and to use her resources to educate and empower herself. In 2019, she founded Carrie Ann Conversations Digital Series and wellness lifestyle site www.carrieannconversations.com.
“My platform has afforded me the opportunity to be coached by some of the greatest wellness minds, from the likes of Jane Massengill, The Medical Medium, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. John Amaral, to name just a few. Every one of them has helped me. It’s made an impact on my life, and I want to help educate and empower others by sharing everything I’ve learned. It doesn’t matter if it’s scientific or spiritual; it’s important to get information and then define it for yourself.”
(Are we soulmates, Carrie Ann?)
Carrie Ann Conversations delivers content to inspire and educate people to make better choices. “I want people to live a life of joy, and the website, podcast, and digital video series are based on my belief that conversations ignite possibilities. We all need outside input. I don’t always agree, yet I can still learn and make choices because I have more knowledge and choices. That’s what I’m trying to offer – TRUTH. I don’t want people to feel alone. I’ve personally felt alone, and I want a place where anyone can reach out for help.”
There were so many notable moments from my conversation with Carrie Ann that I feel like this is a ‘To be Continued’ piece. One sentiment that stuck out to me was that of understanding your place and sense of self – something that has significantly grown out of social media as we become so hyper-focused on ourselves and accomplishments, always trying to exceed those things. “When your sense of self is too large, that’s when you start to think of yourself as too important. That becomes immense pressure. What I’ve learned when you are seeking wellness is that everything else fades to the background. It’s about knowing who you are and keeping life simple and focused. It becomes much easier.”
Wise words, my friend. And as each one of us continues to travel on our own wellness journey, we will be following yours and being part of your conversations. Thank you for shining such a guiding light.
Carrie Ann’s Favorite Inspirational Quote
“Be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Strive to be happy.”– Max Ehrmann (from the poem “Desiderata”)
Carrie Ann’s Definition of Beauty- Beauty is wellness, peace, and joy.
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UNITED STATES (OBSERVATORY) – The dollar hit a four-month high on Wednesday after a record 3-percent rise in US Treasuries yielding a negative impact on some of its counterparts, while a mixed picture of eurozone corporate surveys did not help ahead of a meeting of the European Central Bank.
Asian shares fell on Wednesday after large selling in the US market and warnings from US companies about rising costs, fueling concerns that corporate profits may be coming to an end.
The dollar index, which measures it against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.4 percent to 91,093. The index rose overnight to 91.076, its highest level since Jan. 12, before a drop in US equities led investors to lower risk appetite.
Against the yen, the dollar hit a two-month high of 109.20 yen hit in the previous session. The dollar was just below that level at 109.18 yen, up 0.3 percent from the previous session.
Sterling fell 0.2 percent to $ 1.3947. The British currency fell to a one-month low of $ 1.3919 on Tuesday before rising 0.3 percent on news of a possible takeover by British drugmaker Takeda of Britain’s Shire.
The Australian dollar was down 0.4 percent at $ 0.7569, falling to a four-month low.
New Zealand dollar losses, which fell to $ 0.7102, the lowest level since Jan. 4.


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From award-winning author Lee Hayes -- an erotic exploration into the lives of African-American gay men and their desires for love and acceptance.
Unapologetically raw in its approach to the sexual lives and happenings of African-American gay men, Flesh to Flesh is a gritty, pulsing view into a demographic that is often demonized and condemned. These stories provide a rare, true revelation of how gay men are faring in an age where sensuality is a major factor in everyday media and consciousness.
What do gay men feel about life, love, relationships, and intimacy? For anyone who has wondered about the passion between two men, this explosive, sexually charged anthology peels back the layers to show what lies beneath modern stereotypes and homophobia.
With contributors such as Lee Hayes (Passion Marks, A Deeper Blue and The Messiah), L.M. Ross (Manhood and The Long Blue Moan), and Dayne Avery (I Wrote This Song), the stories in Flesh to Flesh reveal deep emotions and a powerful commitment to life and love.
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I Can't Tell You What He Looked Like
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He came to me in a dream, chocolate light-skinned Green, brown-eyed, his body thick and thin His behind was flat and bubbly, his hair was shaved and long, his legs stopped but never with an end I can't tell you what he looked like, but I can describe him perfectly He was my man, the man of my dreams;
he was a reflection of me
I can't tell you the color of his eyes, all I can tell you is they burned my soul I can't tell you if his touch was rough or smooth, but it turned all the necessary areas hot and cold.
I can't tell you the thickness of his lips, just that his kiss filled with passion And, I can't tell you what his hair was like,
all I know was he was my bald Samson
I can't tell you if he was tall or short, only that he could look me in the eye I can't tell you if he was thick or thin, but laying on me was subliminally sublime I can't tell you if his skin tone, reflected the night or the day All I know is, it was the perfect shade to my own tone,
every time we would play
I can't tell you if his teeth were crooked or even if they were straight All I can tell you is his smile was the first thing I saw when I fell asleep, or the first thing when I would awake.
I can't tell you if his style of clothes was expensive or even cheap Because all I wanted to do was take those clothes off and lay them next to the fireplace in a heap.
I can't tell you if his smell was either pungent,
masculine or feminine sweet All I know is it was intoxicating, one whiff and I was forever knocked off my feet.
I can't tell you if he liked to go out all the time or liked to stay at home All I know was whatever we did was fun;
with him I was never alone.
I can't tell you what he looked like,
but I can describe him perfectly He was the man of my dreams,
you couldn't label him aesthetically I can't tell you all those things that most people first list But on my man, and my only man, my dream,
my virgin, my first kiss He was my everything; I was his
that was never misunderstood I can't tell you what he looked like.
I wouldn't even try if I could.
He never had a label, he was here for my soul and I He couldn't tell you either what I looked like,
but for me he would die
I was his everything, he was mine, we were him,
he was I And we don't even know what each other even looks like, 'cause love has us blind.
Blind to the superficialness, blind to the shallowness of it all See 'cause when I close my eyes I see him,
in his reflection I can recall See I can't tell you what he looked like,
but I can tell you this He was mine, he was mine; never ever a love like this
I can't tell you what he looks like,
neither can he describe me But we will be written in history as blind lovers forever to be...
"Dream with no limit; they're yours to make any way you want."
With a bachelors in marketing, never did Maurice Murrell think he would be a model (Clik Magazine, JMT, Time, etc), actor (Finding Me, Ski-Trip series, B-Boy Blues), or dancer (hip-hop, street jazz), and now never did he think he would be a published writer. While being a guest writer for magazines and winning poetry nights, this will be Maurice's first work ever published in an anthology. "Writing has always helped me express the way I feel about love, life, and perseverance. It's a way for people to connect with you; they can't judge you with their eyes, but with their thoughts, hearts, and souls." Visit www.mauricemurrell.com for more information on Maurice. © 2008 edited by Lee Hayes
I Can't Tell You What He Looked Like a poem © 2007 Maurice Murrell