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A Decade of Impact: LearnVille’s Transformation of Miami’s Art Basel into a Haven for Foster Girls – Celebrating 10 Years of Growth, Education, and Artistic Brilliance!

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

In a remarkable demonstration of dedication to empowering the upcoming generation, the 10th Annual Holiday High Tea, Art Basel style, was proudly sponsored by LearnVille.io and led by the visionary Carrie “Ms. NFTy” Lyn on December 8, 2023. Held at the prestigious 1 Hotel in South Beach during the renowned Art Basel, the event aimed to nurture well-rounded, self-aware, and inspired young women, equipping them with the tools to overcome obstacles and shape the future.Originating in 2013, Lyn’s Holiday High Tea has evolved into a transformative experience for foster youth, not only motivating and inspiring them to pursue life goals but also providing access them with the tools and access to core life skills and support services otherwise unavailable to them.In 2020, when Covid-19 paused the world, High Tea directed their commitment towards relief efforts,  by supplying masks to both underserved families and frontline workers. These masks, custom created by Artists and Infl...

Ghostwriting—Is It Really Unethical as People Say?

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

Written expressions are a way to intertwine ideas with words. The concept of ghostwriting or providing book writing services has long lingered at the crossroads of ethics. It is a subtle balance between collaboration and deception, and at the forefront of this art is Lincoln Writes, a distinguished ghostwriting company making its name in the literary world.Ethical ghostwriting thrives on transparent collaboration. The client’s vision serves as the guiding force, and the ghostwriter acts as the skilled artisan, sculpting words to bring that vision to fruition. It is a meticulous collaboration where both parties contribute, ensuring that the final piece is a genuine reflection of the client’s thoughts and expertise.The Ghostwriting ConceptGhostwriting, often shrouded in mystery, is the practice of hiring skilled writers to craft content on behalf of someone else. While the client claims authorship, the ghostwriter remains in the shadows, a silent contributor to the creativ...

Michael Ochoa Killed in Pedestrian Collision on 47th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

26-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Southern AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (January 2, 2024) – Michael Ochoa died Tuesday night in a pedestrian collision on 47th Street. Officers reached the site just before 10:00 p.m. on December 19th, in the vicinity of Southern Avenue.According to accounts, 26-year-old Ochoa was hit by a vehicle while walking along the highway, away from a designated crosswalk. Paramedics promptly transported Ochoa to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.The vehicle’s driver remained at the location and underwent assessment by responding troopers. Law enforcement reports affirm that the driver did not display any signs of impairment. No additional information has been disclosed, and the incident is actively under investigation.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Michael Ochoa. May you find comfort and strength during this time.If a family member ha...

Leave A Legacy Behind Leveraging Ghostwriting Companies

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

Every person has a story – regardless of their background. People have an innate desire to share their stories with the world. However, some don’t find the right words to pen down their thoughts – others find the process too cumbersome and leave it in the middle. According to a ghostwriter from Hemmingway Ghostwriters, this deprives the world of many amazing stories.The desire to tell their tales comes from the fact that there’s an audience who is always on the lookout for captivating, immersive, and emotional reads. Humans have an infatuation with storytelling – from prehistoric times till today, people love stories, but how they receive and write them has evolved. From singing songs of glory to eBook ghostwriting services, we have come a long way.The true beauty of storytelling is that it gives individuals an opportunity to live on through the pages and leave a lasting legacy.While some shy away from turning their ideas into amazing books for various reasons, another section of so...

Letters: Big issues | Better screening | Take a stand | No high road | Hamas surrender

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Focus on big issues,not minor differencesRe: “LaPhonza Butler just got to the Senate, but she’s not planning to stay in position long” (Page A1, Jan. 1).I am taking an online course describing the origins and eventual horrors of the Spanish Civil War.What is most frightening are the similarities between the roots of the Spanish Civil War and our polarized U.S. society.When neither side is trusted to govern in an inclusive fashion; when each side demonizes the other as destructive of the nation’s future, then hatred builds and the ability to compromise withers, potentially destroying our democracy.As your recent article on Laphonza Butler highlights, we need to focus on problems that affect us all (access to medical care, income inequality, crime and yes, illegal immigration) rather than focus on the mostly minor issues that separate us.Ed TaubMountain ViewRacist cop shows needfor ...

New Jersey Sen. Menendez faces additional accusations

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

By Larry Neumeister | Associated PressNEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez introduced a member of the Qatari royal family and principal in a company with ties to the government of Qatar to a New Jersey businessman before the company invested millions of dollars in the businessman’s real estate project, a rewritten indictment alleged Tuesday.The latest version of the indictment against the Democrat in Manhattan federal court did not identify the member of the Qatari royal family, but it said the individual was a principal of the Qatari Investment Co.The indictment said the Qatari investor then considered and negotiated a multimillion-dollar investment in the real estate project planned by Fred Daibes, one of three businessmen charged in the indictment along with the senator and his wife. All of them have pleaded not guilty.Messages left with lawyers and a spokesperson for Menendez were not immediately returned.Tim Donohue, a lawyer for Daibes, said he had no immediate comment.No n...

San Jose councilmember granted restraining order against owner of popular Instagram page

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

The owner of a popular San Jose-themed social media account has been ordered to stay away from Councilmember Peter Ortiz over posts that the elected official says put him and his girlfriend in danger and fuel hateful messaging towards the LGBTQ community.Ortiz filed the restraining order on Dec. 20 against Robert Saenz, who owns the Instagram page “ESSJ Times,” an account that has garnered nearly 70,000 followers and purports to be a news source for San Jose’s east side.The page features videos and pictures that mostly center around crime and public safety in San Jose. More recently, Saenz has also published controversial posts about medical treatment for transgender children, and in some instances using the term “groomer,” which falsely links legitimate medical care for transgender kids with child abuse and encourages violence against the LGBTQ community, according to advocates.Ortiz says a post from Dec. 17 pushed him to file the restraining order whe...

Trump appeals ruling barring him from Maine primary ballot

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi and David Sharp | Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed a ruling by Maine’s Democratic secretary of state barring him from the ballot over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was expected to also ask the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on his eligibility to return to the presidency in a related Colorado case.The Republican candidate appealed the Maine decision by Shenna Bellows, who became the first secretary of state in history to bar someone from running for the presidency under the rarely used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That provision prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.Trump’s appeal to the Maine Supreme Court declares that Bellows had no jurisdiction in the matter and asks that she be required to place Trump on the March 5 primary ballot. The appeal argues that she abused her discretion and relied on “untrustworthy evidence....

Woman's body found in Berkeley, boyfriend arrested in Santa Cruz County for homicide

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

(KRON) -- A former rock band member was arrested in Santa Cruz County Tuesday morning on homicide charges. Theobald "Theo" Lengyel, 54, of El Cerrito, is accused of killing his girlfriend, Alice "Alyx" Herrmann, the Capitola Police Department wrote. Capitola police said investigators found "human remains in a wooded area within Tilden Regional Park" in Berkeley. "The identification of the human remains is pending DNA confirmation from the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office," the Capitola Police Department wrote. Theobald "Theo" Lengyel is arrested in Santa Cruz County on Jan. 2, 2024. (Capitola PD photo)Lengyel an ex-musician who played saxophone in the rock band "Mr. Bungle," News Nation reported.Herrmann was last seen alive on December 3 in Santa Cruz. Her relatives reported her missing to police on December 12.Police quickly became suspicious of Lengyel, who also goes by the name "Mylo Stone," in the wake of his girlfriend's disappearance. Herrmann's red 2007 Toyota Highlander ...

Air Canada had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America, report says

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:37:54 GMT

MONTREAL, Quebec (AP) — Air Canada, Canada’s largest carrier, had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023, according to a report from Cirium, the aviation analytics company.The country’s flag-carrying airline landed 63% of its 276,451 flights on time last year, placing it last among the continent’s 10 largest airlines. That means roughly 140,000 planes arrived at the gate more than 15 minutes after scheduled arrival.Delta Air Lines led the list for the most on-time airline in North America with its over 1.6 million flights arriving on time 85% of the time. Alaska Airlines was second at 82% of its 404,925 flights arriving on time.Canada’s other major airline, WestJet, placed seventh in North America with a score of 69% for 182,296 flights.In the past, Air Canada has pointed to a shortage of air traffic controllers, bad weather and a network running at full tilt amid high demand, which can mean longer recovery times after a disruption.CEO Michael Ro...