gHello the Today is Monday July 11.

Can you imagine seeing some of the letters in this newsletter upside down or upside down? Or maybe the text seems to jump on the page? Or not to distinguish between certain letters?

I know I can’t imagine how that must feel.

Today’s topic is particularly important to me as someone who has been a teacher and has had several students with special educational needs: learning disabilities. And did you know that up to 20% of the American population suffers from dyslexia? This makes it the most common learning disability. Children and adults with dyslexia can learn to read through early screening, early diagnosis, evidence-based early reading intervention and appropriate accommodations, BUT if people don’t have the support they need, it could have life-changing repercussions. Researchers have found links between reading disorders and the school-to-prison pipeline.

Governor Gavin Newsom is dyslexic and has been pushing for more support for dyslexic students. But the state is uncompromising in its approach to helping students with dyslexia. So how well can students with dyslexia in Southern California be screened and supported, from infancy through college? How does this help vary by race and income?

Throughout August, our education team will guide you through a series of stories that show how dyslexia affects students in Southern California across the educational continuum – from early childhood to higher education. .

Before we explore this even deeper, we want to hear from you. Are you a K-12 student or a student with dyslexia? Are you the parent of a dyslexic student or are you dyslexic yourself? Do you teach or provide educational services to students with dyslexia? We would be grateful if you complete our survey.

We’ve already heard from a few people so far, like Katie, mother of a dyslexic child.

“My eldest was 7 years old when she was diagnosed with dyslexia. We paid for a private psycho-educational assessment to have her diagnosed. When we went to school when she was in kindergarten with concerns about her reading, the principal told us that some children don’t learn to read until grade 5 or 6 and that’s good. They told us that she met all grade level standards and was doing well. This despite the fact that by the end of kindergarten she only knew four of her letters and their sounds.

There are many more stories like this – of parents feeling ignored by school districts, struggling to navigate bureaucracy, paying big bucks for tests. One mother even sent her child to a camp in Kentucky because she couldn’t find enough support in her local school district.

Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks and share your stories with us.

As always, stay happy and healthy, friends. There’s more news below the fold.

What else you need to know today

• The new 6th street bridge was unveiled this weekend. The crew who built the bridge was one of the largest women’s teams on any public works project in the country, according to officials. Council member Kevin de León said he hopes the bridge will be as iconic of Los Angeles as the Hollywood Sign or the Griffith Observatory.
• From now on, LA County health officials expand eligibility for monkeypox vaccines to include more high-risk groups, in addition to those who have already tested positive or been exposed to monkeypox.
• If, like me, you like working in cafes and have already made your way our crowdsourcing list of LA’s best neighborhood cafeshere is a new challenge for you: LA Taco has a list of Latin cafes try.
• LISTEN: In case you need a little motivation for Monday, the last episode of Snooze was released today. This is a podcast where host Megan Tan helps you do the things you’ve always been putting offsimply asking yourself “Why?” »
• Many of us know that setting boundaries is good for our mental health in theory, but struggle to do so in practice. Here’s how to change that.

Before leaving… ICYMI people were outside!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be doing something a little different here in our newsletter. Yes, it’s true. I add a little special spice. Each day I will have a special theme for the Before You Go section. I would love to hear your feedback. Please write to me and let me know what you think of my ideas.

On Mondays, I bring you what was trending on social media in Los Angeles. Let’s check Twitter to see what was happening this weekend in the town of Angelenos.

everyday people

Alright, if you don’t know by now, I love partying with melancholy beautiful people. Yesterday I went to Everyday people partya live cultural music event experience that began in New York in 2012. It is designed to celebrate blackness and the African diaspora. It’s a safe and welcome space for ALL identities to just enjoy and have a good time. I always see celebrities when I go there. Janelle Monáe usually hangs out at the EP. I have already seen Diddy, Sarunas Jackson, Jidenna and some actors from Bel-Air there. Yesterday I chatted with my girlfriend Ari Lennox (it was the second time I met her. If I meet her a third time, we must definitely be friends).

CicLAvia

Three miles of Western Avenue in South Los Angeles were closed to vehicular traffic and opened to walkers, skaters and cyclists during CicLAvia this past Sunday. This was an event that allows people to experience a free and easy way to get around the city without the safety and environmental hazards that cars bring. Check out this really cool vehicle!

6th Street Bridge

Guess what’s open now, my friends? The largest bridge project in the city’s history: the 6th Street Viaduct! It connects the Arts District to Boyle Heights. The last bridge was closed in 2016 due to fears that the old bridge might not withstand an earthquake. The inauguration of the new bridge took place on Friday evening. Here are some pictures of the bridge.

Iconic street artist Smug has created a spectacular new large-scale mural inspired by Carl Jung’s famous depiction of Liverpool’s ‘Pool of Life’, and the inspiration for it in one of the neighborhoods oldest and most creative that surrounds it, the Cavern Quarter.

The mural, on Harrington Street, was co-commissioned by Culture Liverpool and Liverpool BID Company on behalf of the Beatles Legacy Group to explore the extraordinary history of this region, from the global musical explosion it defined in the 1960s. 60s to become the center of Liverpool’s revolutionary and culturally defining counterculture of the 70s and 80s.

The mural by Glasgow-based artist Sam Bates aka Smug, hints at the area’s layered history drawing on well-known names like Erics and The Cavern which attract tourists from around the world, but add also greater depth by exposing the layers of history, architecture, commerce and trade that constituted Jung’s “pool of life”.

Jung’s 1927 essay was judged to describe a place “in which many streets converged” as do Mathew Street and Rainford Square in the Cavern Quarter. Poet and artist Peter O’Halligan, who founded the Liverpool School of Language, Music, Dream and Pun on the site of the former Fruit Exchange warehouse on Victoria Street, popularized the use of the phrase in the 1970s to describe the neighborhood.

In 2012, a plaque commemorating Jung’s “pool of life” was unveiled nearby.

The Cavern Quarter is one of the oldest commercial districts in Liverpool city centre. Once home to an iron foundry, brewery and mills, it has become home to fruit and produce markets selling goods as they come in from the nearby docks.

Bill Addy is the CEO of Liverpool BID Company and Chairman of the Liverpool Visitor Economy Network

“Art has incredible power to tell our story and in commissioning this work our idea is to both enliven the public realm but also to share with the many visitors, shoppers, music lovers and others who pass through the Cavern Quarter l “history that surrounds them. I’m thrilled that this work sheds light on one of my favorite chapters in the city’s history, which has gone so far in shaping our unique culture.”

Kevin McManus is UNESCO Music City Manager at Culture Liverpool

“I am delighted that this exciting project, initiated by the Beatles Legacy Group and Liverpool BID, is coming to fruition. I’m sure it will quickly become another city center landmark attracting visitors and music tourists, as well as being something to be enjoyed by the locals of Liverpool. It is a place closely associated with key periods in the musical and cultural history of the city, so it is fitting that this impressive fresco is installed there. This is an area close to my heart, as as a young boy I attended concerts at Eric’s – which no doubt changed my life for good – while on the other side of the road, a decade earlier, the Cavern changed the world forever. Lesser-known bars in the area like Harrington Bar and Pen and Wig also played an important role and this rich landscape of Liverpool’s vibrant musical heritage will be celebrated in this fantastic Smug mural.

Peter Hooton (Chairman of the Beatles Legacy Group)

“As Chairman of The Beatles Legacy Group, I can’t wait to see this piece of art unveiled and I’m so happy that Smug has chosen to interpret Carl Jung’s ‘Pool of Life’ dream. The region had such a cultural impact on the world, from the cave in the 60s to Eric’s/The Armadillo/Harrington Bar/Probe/Wade Smith in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The area was such a melting pot of music/fashion and cons -culture that it was normal for the mural to be located there and for people to guess the references of the work.

The Cavern Quarter is part of the Retail & Leisure BID area. In 2020, a Master Plan for Cavern Quarter and Williamson Square was approved and published, with a Spatial Regeneration Framework (SRF) focused on improving the area and celebrating its heritage, including through the intervention of artists and the animation of blank spaces.

This was originally posted on Neatplaces.co.nz and has been republished with permission.

All over New Zealand, we are blessed with incredible wine experiences in our own urban backyard.

Whatever your wine preference, from a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to a Central Otago Pinot Noir or perhaps an interesting blend from a distant European vineyard, you don’t have to travel far to taste and taste. a drink or two (responsibly of course!).

It could be a tasting flight at a cozy wine bar or an afternoon spent hopping between urban wine spots, learning more and delighting your palate. And of course, it’s not just great wines that make up these experiences, but the thoughtful food options that often accompany a tasting or make up a long winery lunch experience.

Think carefully assembled cheese platters and plenty of platters you can’t refuse. So the next time you need a little escape, why not try one of these places nearby.

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The Urban Cellar

3 Ossian Street, Napier, Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay is renowned for wine making and many amazing vineyards. If you find yourself in Napier, with limited time and still want an amazing wine experience, why not try The Urban Winery.

Located in the historic Art Deco building of the National Tobacco Company in Napier, it is home to Tony Bish Wines and the cellar door also carries a range of wine labels from across the region.

A delicious tapas menu is on offer to accompany the wine tastings and the team here regularly organize events and live music performances.

Known Unknown

1 Davidson Street, New Plymouth

The Known Unknown team wants to make wine fun and accessible to everyone. They haven’t gone the standard route with their winemaking and it’s clear to see how they take inspiration from art, design, music and food, and enjoy collaborating with others.

An urban, New Plymouth-based winery, Known Unknown focuses on producing natural, lo-fi wines (and cider). They put a lot of love and attention into growing organic fruit and they are the heroes of it in the wines they produce.

Check out their tasting room if you’re in the neighborhood, there’s always an interesting drop (or several!) to try, along with a delicious variety of snacks.

Wellington Rally

Wellingtonians are spoiled for choice when it comes to seeking backyard wine experiences. Let’s start with Puffinat my house at the bottom of the Fearless Hotelthis cozy and intimate wine bar showcases natural and minimalist intervention wines.

There are delicious little plates to enjoy with your chosen drop and eclectic decor that is sure to grab your attention. The next step is Amok, where owners Thomas and Natasha describe the vibe here as “a classy house party, thrown by us, our way.” With a wine list focused solely on New Zealand and Australia, a mind-blowing playlist and tasty food, this is a house party you’ll want to stay awhile.

Honorable mentions must also go to Newtown’s The next doorwhich is small but perfectly formed with natural wines on tap, Noble Rot Wine Bar on Swan Lane is a pure example of owners Josh and Maciej wanting to share their passion and love of wine, and Ascot pair hot dogs and wine – need we say more!

Auckland Skyline Tour

In the sprawling metropolis that is Auckland, incredible wine experiences can be found throughout the city centre, on K Road and in the village settings of neighborhoods such as Gray Lynn and Ponsonby. Start in the center of the city is The Fuentwhich started life purely as a mezcal bar, this intimate space on Snickel Lane has expanded its offering and now also features a very impressive focus on wine.

Take a walk (or quick carpool) to Queen Street and in the K Road area you will find Celestial Bar and East Street Hall, both with interiors to admire and express. And with stunning wine lists to boot.

A suburb of Ponsonby is beautiful, think cozy but elevated neighborhood wine bar. Owners Diva and Logan have used their many years of experience in the hospitality industry to create Beau and the wine list reflects their favorites from New Zealand and Europe.

A few doors down is Annabel’s Wine Bar, head here for their appetizer menu from 4pm daily, you can’t go wrong with your selections – the food and wine are ‘the chef’s kiss’. If you are near Gray Lynn, be sure to head to Freida Margoliswhere there’s a buzzing atmosphere, bold wine list and consistently eclectic tunes.

Alexia Urban Winery

197 West Street, Greytown

Alexia Urban Winery has been a labor of love and obsession for owners Jane and Lesley. Calling the Wairarapa wine region Greytown more accurately, winemaking here is one of constant evolution and learning.

Focusing on producing two different ranges for public enjoyment; Alexia and Tangente by Alexia. The first focuses on the drops of terroir, wines that will be produced year after year. While the second highlights emerging varieties, unique pieces and more.

This urban winery is family run and as such there is closure during the winter months, all the more reason to visit when open in the spring and summer.

Arden

216 Hardy Street, Nelson

The Nelson Tasman region is no stranger to incredible vineyards, and the team at Arden make it their mission to celebrate the produce and wine of their region. Located in the heart of Nelson town, Arden offers an intimate and cozy bar and kitchen with an emphasis on imaginative seasonal dishes.

Their ‘by the glass’ wine list changes regularly to highlight a range of natural, local and international selections. You can also go next door to Porta Via, Arden’s younger brother, which serves as a wine shop and lunch restaurant.

Christchurch Skyline

Christchurch is blessed with the Waipara wine region less than an hour’s drive away, but there are also so many amazing wine experiences right in the heart of the city.

At the Center des Arts, there is cellar door which has a delicious menu and wine list, but it’s their wide range of creative wines that make this place a must visit.

London is at the downtown end of Papanui Road, is a small but perfectly formed space serving larger small plates and a range of matching wines. Right next to it is Gatherings, a restaurant that has become known across the city for its focus on local, accessible and seasonal food. This same emphasis extends to their natural wine list and they have hundreds of bottles in their cellar. Here, every detail is thought out and the emphasis on nature and its preservation is omnipresent.

Back downtown, inside The welderyou will find Hi Hia tapas and wine bar inspired by the best of Spanish hospitality with a wine list featuring drops from New Zealand, Australia and Europe.

And watch this space for the opening of a new wine-focused pub called Downstairsthe twin of Twenty-seven steps (literally down the stairs from this New Regent Street favourite).

Tussock Hill Vineyard

210 Huntsbury Avenue, Kashmir, Christchurch

Set atop Port Hills, with sweeping views of Christchurch and the Southern Alps beyond, Tussock Hill Vineyard & Cellar Door is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city below.

It’s actually only a 15 minute drive from the city center and just a few hundred yards down the road you’ll find the suburbs of Huntsbury and Cashmere. This family owned winery has a reputation for excellence both for the wine it produces and for the incredible cuisine on the menu.

Favoring organic and local suppliers, the dishes go perfectly with each glass of wine tasted.

“Who is your ideal partner?” is a question that’s been part of every interview with best actor Piolo Pascual since his showbiz career began in 1992. Because until his adoring audience sees him settled in, they’ll always keep a close eye on his personal life. de Pascual, wishing her only the best in love and happiness.

Over the weekend, however, the award-winning actor and philanthropist assured his friends and fans that while he remains single at 45, he is content and living a meaningful existence.

During his final press conference for a longtime Sun Life Philippines supporter at a five-star hotel in the city of Manila, Pascual said, “[Over] the pandemic, I realized, [happiness] It’s not about having a partner per se, it’s about having the independence to live life one day at a time.”

He added, of the past two years, “Time has taught me a lot about discipline and [especially] to appreciate life for all it gives you every day.”

Pressed as he always is to enter into a relationship, he replied without an ounce of impatience: “Hindi kasi ako naghahanap eh. ‘Yun ang mahirap dun eh. But there will come a time for me to calm down.

“Again, I have no criteria or requirements [for an ideal partner] because in the end, it’s a matter of the heart, it’s a matter of feelings. Hindi naman hinahanap ‘yun, dumarating na lang,” he rightly said.

Despite a lull in the love department, Pascual made sure to reveal that he’s still far from jaded despite failed relationships.

Always a fan of true love, he said: “I believe in something that happens by fate, something that happens with divine intervention or divine appointments. I believe in magic. I believe in something electrifying. And when that time comes, that person will be the perfect match.”

Showing the way to her meaningful existence, Pascual first expressed her gratitude for the resounding success of her ongoing “Flower of Evil” series with Lovi Poe. Airing on Viu, it is currently the No.1 weekly series on the Southeast Asia-wide entertainment platform.

Second, he said he felt very fortunate that his partnership with Sunlife Philippines has only grown stronger over time, given such worthwhile and life-changing campaigns that they continue to substantiate for the public. .

The current state of the actor’s life and other similar personal stories actually inspired the latest Piolo x Sun Life Philippines project titled “Partner for Life”.

The launch previewed how the campaign message is portrayed in a fun and dynamic music video featuring lead brand ambassador Sun Life in singer-songwriter Jonoy Danao’s single, “Bright Like the Sun”.

Danao’s composition perfectly captures the emotion of the special bonds in people’s lives while exuding hope and optimism for the future despite the past two years of the pandemic.

Carla Chong, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Marketing Officer for the company, explained, “Similarly, Sun Life is poised to be the lifetime partner of Filipinos when it comes to achieving their financial goals, even in times of uncertainty. As the oldest life insurance company in the Philippines, we offer a wide range of solutions that can help Filipinos get closer to their financial goals at all stages of life.”

Those ready to find a brilliant partner in this segment of life can contact a Sun Life advisor via http://www.sunlife.co/TalkToAnAdvisor.

Walking the conversation with Sunlife behind him, Pascual ended the enjoyable one-on-one saying, “At this point in my life, I just want to keep doing what I’m doing. It’s something I really appreciate, being in this business, being in front of you guys, and just sharing my life.”

Mindfulness is part of A trillion dollar wellness industryrepresenting 1.5 to 6% of annual expenditure worldwide (estimated at more than $200 million) on wellness products and services.

Smartphone apps, in particular, have exploded in popularity, offering incredible promise for mental health with broad reach and low-cost scalability. Poor mental health was on the rise before the pandemic but reached new heights during this one. As a result, COVID has created never seen before demand for mindfulness applications and online course.

It’s no surprise that people have turned to mindfulness as a result of the past stressful years and its massive promotion. And while there may be some benefits, it alone cannot treat poor mental health and should not be relied upon to do so.

What does the research say about mindfulness for the treatment of mental health?

In-person mindfulness-based programs, such as those for stress reduction, which often include health information and the practice of guided meditation, show moderate benefits in healthy people and those with disorders. mental.

Among healthy populations, a full review shows that mindfulness-based programs help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and distress the most and, to a lesser extent, promote well-being.

Among people with a psychiatric diagnosis, a full review shows that mindfulness-based programs can help treat anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as pain disorders and substance use disorders. But mindfulness-based programs don’t outperform standard talk therapy.

For structured online mindfulness programs (digital variations of programs such as mindfulness-based stress reduction), a exam shows that the benefits are small but still significant for depression, anxiety and well-being.

What about mindfulness apps?

The evidence on mobile phone interventions and applications is less positive.

A recent full review mobile phone interventions (including apps) combined the results of 145 randomized controlled trials involving 47,940 participants. The study looked at text messaging interventions and apps for a number of mental health conditions compared to no intervention, minimal intervention (such as health information), and active interventions (other programs known to work). The authors “did not find compelling evidence to support a cellphone-based intervention on any outcome.”

A exam Mindfulness apps, included in the full review above, found well-designed randomized controlled trials for only 15 of the hundreds of apps available. Overall results were low to moderate for anxiety, depression, stress, and well-being. While these results seem positive, most studies (about 55%) compared apps to doing nothing at all, while 20% compared apps to controls like audiobooks, games, relaxing music, or math training.

When the apps are compared to well-designed treatments, the effects are often less promising. A study comparing a mindfulness app to a “sham” (something that looked like mindfulness but wasn’t), the app was no better.

But does it hurt?

Evidence shows that mindfulness meditation may actually make things worse for some people.

A recent meta-analysis which reviewed 83 meditation studies, including 6,703 participants, found that 8.3% of people became anxious, depressed, or experienced negative changes in thinking during or after practicing meditation.

Other research suggests people first exposed to meditation through an app may be more likely to experience adverse effects such as anxiety, depression, or worse.

While apps and other forms of meditation are relatively inexpensive, if they don’t work, the return on investment is low. Although the costs may seem relatively low, they can represent significant costs for individuals, organizations and government. And some learning modules and training programs cost thousands of dollars.

Mindfulness should be used ‘along with’, not ‘instead of’

Investment in these programs is not a problem in itself. Mindfulness meditation (including various digital offerings) has tremendous benefits potential. The problem is that mindfulness is not enough and should be used in addition to first-line mental health treatment, such as psychotherapy and medication, not in place of first-line treatment.

More concerning is that some mindfulness apps claim they can prevent mental health issues. There is not yet enough evidence to be able to make these claims.

In a world where people face so many challenges spanning social and income inequality, unprecedented environmental change, war, economic instability and global pandemics (to name a few), we need to choose support programs very carefully.

Although mindfulness may have some benefits for some people, it is not a substitute for frontline treatment for mental health issues.

Nicholas T. Van DamAssociate Professor, The University of Melbourne

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Each month, we come back to the most popular Oncology Nursing News® stories.

June 2022 topics include the evolving role of social media in connecting patients, nurses’ perspectives on future directions for CAR T-cell therapy development, and potential limitations surrounding new opioid prescribing guidelines offered by the CDC. Other highlights include a conversation with Ohio End of Life Options Founder and Executive Director Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN, about her personal experience with physician-assisted dying and ongoing research to to determine if music can help reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Approval of off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy options could provide greater accessibility and benefits to patients, experts say. In this feature, Oncology Nursing News® speaks with Brittney Baer, ​​BSN, RN, and Kelly Garvin, BSN, RN, OCN, about the evolution of CAR T-cell therapy options and whether off-the-shelf options may become available in the near future.

Although the CDC has worked hard to improve its opioid guidelines, many providers still believe more can be done. In this feature, Jack Kain, PharmD, discusses recent changes to clinical guidelines and remaining questions regarding optimal care with opioid therapy.

Lisa Vigil Schattinger, MSN, RN, talks about her experience with medical assistance in dying and what oncology nurses need to understand when supporting end-of-life patients.

Will the day come when the oncology nurse dispenses acetaminophen with 20 mg of Mozart? Listen to Jason Kiernan, PhD, RN, ACNP, a Michigan State University researcher, who is preparing to develop an encouraging pilot study that used a music listening intervention to influence chemotherapy-induced nausea.

The rise of social media platforms has helped create a community of teens and young adults with cancer. Hear from our CancerCare partners how social media can positively address a unique social need for this patient population.

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SINGAPORE – As a harpist and during her musical studies, Ms. Karen Koh has performed with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, in five-star hotels here and with the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour, which is the official concert of the full orchestra of Kingdom Hearts video. game soundtrack.

These days, however, the 31-year-old professional musician plays for a very different audience.

Now in training to become a certified music therapist, Ms Koh works with patients at St Luke’s Hospital, a community hospital in Bukit Batok. She is doing her internship there.

Some patients Ms Koh sees have suffered a stroke and are trying to get back on their feet. Others struggle with the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease or dementia. Another group she works with is in palliative care and is in its final days.

In the hospital, she usually sings, plays guitar, piano, and other small percussion instruments during therapy. Sometimes she may use a lever harp, which is a smaller version of the regular harp.

There are no enthusiastic applause or standing ovations in the hospital. Yet the satisfaction Ms Koh derives from supporting these patients keeps her going, even if there are uncertainties about a career change during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“In a classical music show, the audience pays to listen to you, they want to be there.

“With music therapy, some patients may react in their own way by saying, ‘Leave me alone’ or ‘I don’t want to do anything.’

“It’s especially at the start of treatment because they may not be in a good emotional state,” Ms Koh said.

“A lot of the patients we work with have strokes and dementia, and there’s a loss of bodily functions. When you lose your independence, it’s normal to have grief, to be in a bad mood .

WHY MUSIC THERAPY AND HOW IT WORKS

Music therapy is the clinical use of music to achieve individualized goals. As part of health care here, it is offered as a “paramedic health service”.

Music therapy is therefore a relatively niche career option in Singapore.

Mr. Calvin Eng, President of the Association for Music Therapy Singapore (AMTS), said there were only 36 accredited music therapists in Singapore.

The AMTS is the professional association for music therapists here.

To practice in Singapore, music therapists must be accredited by an approved music therapy program in their country of training, Eng said.

They complete a comprehensive bachelor’s or master’s degree program, which typically covers music foundations, music therapy foundations, and clinical foundations such as psychology, anatomy, and counseling.

At St Luke’s Hospital, music therapy is offered as part of its range of rehabilitation services.

Dr Tan Xueli, the lead music therapist there, said the hospital now has one of the largest teams of music therapists in Singapore.

June 22, 2022

Surry Community College recently announced the 2022 Spring Semester President’s List.

Students who qualify for the President’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level coursework and maintain a 3.8 semester grade point average with no final grade below “C”. Students on the President’s list receive a letter of congratulations.

These students include:

Fatima Almanza, Elizabeth Atkins, Kayla Lynn Baker, Charlotte Anne Banfield, Michelle Bedolla Villalobos, Shelby Chase Blevins, Cora A. Branch, Nydia Cabrera Cabrera and Jessica Lynn Callaway, all of Mount Airy;

Abbigail Grace Draughn, Caleb J. Easter, Sky Lin Estrada, Robert Dean Giesbers, Matthew Curtis Gillespie, Sara Patricia Goins, Ashton Bree Golding, Allie Rae Hawks, Levi Colton Haynes, Lauren Smith Hester, Stephanie Lauren Hiatt, Christopher Adam Hobbs, Page Elizabeth Hodge, Eperson E. Hughes, Joshua Kameron Jones, Renee Loraine Kirkman, Andrew Blake Lawson, Allie Grace Leonard, Jackson Dale Lindsay, Kalie Brean Mabe, Ethan Dale Marion, Hannah Nicole Martin, Nisa Monique McFowler, Evan Scott Morris, Tosha Nicole Murray, Miguel Angel Paredes Castillo, Weatherly Adair Reeves, Carlos Salmeron Bautista, Jill I. Simandle, Allyn-Claire Simmons, and Alexandria Rae Stanley, all of Mount Airy;

Leticia Janeth Valenzuela, Luis Fernando Valle, Douglas Michael Vanvleet, Diego Vega, Taylor Kathleen Vernon, Grant Michael Whittington and Celeste Vanitasing Tilley, all of Mount Airy; Carl Michael Dallas Gardner and Hailey Nicole Stewart of Lowgap;

Kylie Mckynzie Bruner, Cooper Wayne Motsinger, Beysi D. Sanabria and Matthew Wayne Southern of Pilot Mountain; Morgan Nichole Bryant, Robert McCallum George, Tristan Lane Harless, Lowell Abeyta Hewett, Thomas Allen McKinney, Joseph Pearman, Kendra Michele Persinger and Amber Grace Shutsky of Pinnacle;

Chelsey Madyson Atkins, Fabian Alexander Bautista, Austin Blake Cave, Elorah Abigail Gillispie, Anay Gomez, Diego Armando Guerrero, Lesley Janel Hernandez, Mason Donald Kreh, Mia Catherine McMillen and Jacob.T Mills, Colby Ryan Mitchell, Jacob Livingston Mitchell, Taylor Grace Newman, Emily Santiago Orellana, Tyler Malo Reece, Steve Orsono Rodriguez, Kathy Santiago, Cara Leigh Rose Scott and Christine Michelle Vail, all of Dobson;

Gavin Allen Gray of Cana, Virginia; Kira Ayers and Victoria Rose Cole of Galax, Virginia;

Seyry Lineth Borjas Paz, Samantha Nicole Chattin, Tamara Destiny Alvarez Chautla, Ryan Blake Coffey, Abigail Marie Garza, Ashley Leigh Rhoades, Sebastian Saul Sanchez Aguilar, Kimberly Dawn Whitaker and Byron Lee Wild of Elkin;

Mattie Katherann Cave, Macy Faith Key, Sophia Mae Lowe, Robert Carson Simmons and Amber Michelle Taylor of Ararat; Jennifer M. Woodlee of Asheville; Abigail Corrine Baum, Anna Kate Brown, Vanessa Denise Hatcher, Molly Elizabeth Maske, Emily Elizabeth Parker, Tanna Rae Sagraves and Bryson Lee Wood de Boonville; Cameron’s Rachel Leigh Trueblood; Katlin Nicole Benfield of Charlotte; Ronnie A. Clemmons Cavity; Gabriel Ty Oerter of Danbury;

Zachary Grant Berrier, Zachary Charles Brady, Micheal Brent Chaffin, Kristian Hunter Davis, Rebecca Camille Fowler, Stephanie Alise Greeson, Adrienne Kylee Johnson, Joshua Matthew Lambert, Victoria Grace Miller, Debra Ann Philpott, Jo Rierson, Sailor Faith Smitherman and Sarah Grace Wiedenhoft of east turn;

Natalie A Gentry and Chloe Alysse Nagle of Ennice; Cassandre Ann Benge from Gastonia; Carson Jase Fulp of Germanton; Jennifer Marie Evans of Glade Valley; Sarah Quinn Bare, Ashley D. Blevins, Gaige Austin Cass, Guadalupe Hernandez, Christopher Dalton Robbins, Estephanie Sanchez Juarez and Brianna Danielle Shoffner of Hamptonville; Carter Christopher Bridges of Harmony; Hannah Greene Harrison of Hudson; Brayden B. Adams of Indian Trail.

Elimelec Calderon Rojas, Emma Noel Freed, Kaleb Michael Harrison, Margaret Diane Hurt, Dakota Cheyenne Johnson, Keith Blane Macy, Michael Tyler Reinhardt, and Karla Alejandra Romero of Jonesville; Rachel Grace Claffee, Spencer Carlton Easter, Taylor Grace George, Bayleigh Kristine Jarrell, Rhyan Elizabeth Sapp and Susan Jeannette Sullivan of King; Emma Grace Stanbery of Lawsonville; Laken Janeen Gudger of Lexington;

Susan Dianne Anderson, Krysten Alana Miller and Daniel Lee Watson of North Wilkesboro; Christina Kelly Blakley and Victoria Faith Blakley of Pfafftown

Josiah James Jarvis of Roaring River; Kaitlyn Elizabeth Lacey of Sandford; Allison Celeste Bruner of Siloam; Jenna Faye Adams and Megan Diane Royal of State Rd; Megan Lynsey Blackburn of Thurmond; Marie Williamson of Tobaccoville; Gracie Bernice Brim of Walnut Cove; Jenifher Alessandra Flores Martinez, Brittany Michelle Mahala, Dalton Joseph Simmons and Mason Lane Woods of Winston-Salem; Laiken Nicole Baity, Brianna Nicole Beck, Abigail Carachure-Medina, Yamel Cortez Zamora, Isaac Samuel Cranfill, Dillon Thomas Draughn, Emma Rose Greene, Sara Gail Hennings, Jackson Harding McManus, Ton Dong Nguyen, Olivia Lauren Pizzuti and Megan Nicole Smith of Yadkinville . Eyra Mae Stewart, Hannah Nicole Todd and Megan Michelle Wagoner of Yadkinville; Kristen Louise Joyce of Clinton, Connecticut;

A project to raise awareness of the relationship between the arts and mental health and a digital tool to respond to the anxiety problems of autistic children have been boosted thanks to the support of the Western Australia’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRIF), which is an initiative of the Western Australian state government.

Senior Researcher at the University of Western Australia’s School of Allied Health, Dr Christina Davies, has been awarded the FHRIF Translation Fellowship to continue leading arts and health research through a campaigning, programs and multi-sectoral professional development to increase awareness of the arts-mental health relationship.

“Mental health issues are on the rise, but there is strong evidence that, just like sport, practicing the arts can improve mental well-being,” Dr Davies said. “Whether it’s listening to music, reading a novel, watching a movie, or painting, 20 minutes of art a day can be good for your mental health.”

The FHRIF project translates Dr. Davies’ award-winning Healthway-funded doctoral research that quantified the arts-mental health relationship and highlights the health benefits of the arts in particular increases happiness, confidence, self-esteem, relaxation and reduces social isolation.

Community members can designate to get involved or receive updates on the project, by visiting the UWA Good Arts Good Mental Health website.”

Image: Dr Christina Davies (left) and Dr Gail Alvares.

Dr. Gail Alvares, an autism researcher at the Telethon Kids Institute and UWA, has been awarded an FHRIF Translation Fellowship to lead an innovative mental health project, which will aim to transform early intervention for anxiety in children diagnosed with autism and their families.

Dr. Alvares, whose recent search called for the term “high-functioning autism” to be dropped, said mental health issues such as anxiety frequently co-occur with autism, and for many people, crippling anxiety symptoms are experienced during childhood.

She said this project aims to develop, in partnership with the autism community, a world’s first digital mental health platform for autistic children with anxiety, which would help break down some of the barriers that young people are faced in accessing mental health care in Australia.

“Childhood anxiety has a significant impact on well-being and quality of life, may limit participation in education and employment opportunities, and may be associated with depression,” said the Dr. Alvares, Senior Researcher at Telethon Kids’ CliniKidssaid.

“Over 40% of children diagnosed with autism experience debilitating anxiety, but often these families struggle to get the support they need due to a lack of accessible and affordable service providers.

“People with autism and their families repeatedly rank research on reducing anxiety and improving mental health outcomes as the most urgent priority, and this project directly addresses the community-informed need. “

Dr Alvares said the digital tool would allow caregivers to develop strategies to reduce their child’s anxiety that could be as effective as in-person care.

“Digital technology represents a unique solution to barriers to accessing health care, due to its accessibility, cost-effectiveness and wide presence in daily life,” Dr. Alvares said.

“This intervention will directly address anxiety issues during a critical developmental period, alleviate the demand for in-person mental health professionals, and diffuse the burden on the WA health system.”

Members of the UN Security Council widely agree that the peacekeeping mission, known as MINUSMA, must continue. But a Council debate this week was marred by friction over France’s future role in Mali and the presence of Russian military contractors.

“The situation has become very complex for the negotiations,” said Rama Yade, senior director of the Africa Center at the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank.

“The international context has a role, and Mali is part of the Russian game on the international stage,” she said.

The peacekeeping mission began in 2013, after France led a military intervention to oust extremist rebels who had taken over towns and major cities in northern Mali the previous year. MINUSMA now has about 12,000 soldiers, plus about 2,000 police and other officers. More than 270 blue helmets died.

France is leading negotiations on the extension of the mission’s mandate and offers to continue providing French air support. Senior UN official for Mali El-Ghassim Wane said the force particularly needed attack helicopter capabilities.

But Mali strongly opposes a continued French air presence.

“We would therefore call for respect for the sovereignty of our country,” Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop told the council on Monday.

Mali requested military aid from France, its former colonial ruler, in 2013. The French military was credited with helping drive insurgents out of Timbuktu and other northern centers, but they regrouped elsewhere , began to attack the Malian army and its allies and pushed further. south. The government now controls just 10% of the north and 21% of the central region, according to a UN report this month.

Patience with the French military presence is diminishing, however, especially as extremist violence rises. There have been a series of anti-French protests in the capital, which some observers say were promoted by the government and a group of Russian mercenaries, the Wagner Group.

Mali has moved closer to Russia in recent years as Moscow has sought to forge alliances and gain influence in Africa – and the two countries are at odds with the West. Senior Malian and Russian officials have been hit with European Union sanctions, triggered by Russia’s actions in Ukraine since 2014 and Mali’s failure to hold elections that were promised last February.

In this context, the members of the Security Council clashed over the presence of the Wagner group in Mali. The Kremlin denies any connection to the company. But Western analysts say it is a tool in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s campaign to gain influence in Africa.

The Wagner Group has committed serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, according to allegations by the EU and human rights organisations. In Mali, Human Rights Watch accused Russian fighters and the Malian army of killing hundreds of mostly civilians in the town of Moura; Mali said those killed were “terrorists”. The UN peacekeeping force is investigating, as is the Malian government.

The recent UN report on Mali notes a “significant increase” in reports of abuses by extremists and Malian forces, sometimes accompanied by “foreign security personnel”. “have no illusions – this is the Russian-backed Wagner Group.”

Mali says the opposite. While officials said Russian soldiers were training Mali’s military as part of a long-standing security partnership between the two governments, Diop insisted to the Security Council that “we don’t know anything about Wagner”.

However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a television interview in May that the Wagner Group was in Mali “on a commercial basis”.

Russia’s deputy ambassador to the UN, Anna Evstigneeva, told the Security Council that African countries have every right to hire soldiers for pay. And she suggested they had every reason to do so, saying Mali’s security “continues to deteriorate” despite European military efforts.

She blasted Western unease over Russia’s closer ties with Mali as “neo-colonialist approaches and double standards”.

Secretary General Antonio Guterres is planning a six-month review to look at ways to re-equip MINUSMA.

To Sadya Touré, a writer and founder of a women’s organization called Mali Musso, told the council that her country “should not be a battleground between great powers”.

“It’s the people who suffer the consequences of these tensions.”

The time has come to cut the shit up and think it over battle rock.

Why this album – the fusion of almost everything that made The Clash cool – doesn’t get its due in the same way as the first album and London calling do is beyond comprehension. Originally conceived as a double LP called Rat Patrol from Fort Braggthe band’s label brought in producer Glyn Johns to whittle it down to a tight, taut 45-minute record that set the stage for their biggest commercial success. fight was the biggest hit of their run, powered by all-time twos in “Rock The Casbah” and “Should I Stay Or Should I Go.”

The 40th Anniversary Extended Edition adds a second disc and is probably the closest official release to hardcore Clash fans. Rat Patrol. This people’s hall version is so classy, ​​we called videographer and longtime The Clash associate Don Letts to get his thoughts on the new set and the era it represents.

SPIN: There seemed to be a lot of momentum against The Clash before 1982…
Don Letts: They had been on an incredible creative run that really sowed the seeds for it all to come together in America in the early 80s. They had done all the groundwork.

The mutual embrace between The Clash and the hip-hop community must also have played a key role, it seems.
You have to remember how black radio stations picked up on tracks like “The Magnificent Seven” and “Overpowered By Funk.” In reality, [New York City hip-hop radio station] WBLS even had a remix of “Mag 7” they used to play called the “Dirty Harry” remix, where there were samples from the Clint Eastwood movie throughout. It opened them up to a whole new black and Hispanic audience who didn’t even know they were white people from the UK, man.

You also spent a lot of time in New York during this period, didn’t you?
We all ended up in New York in 1980-81, and all hip-hop was bubbling up in Queens and the Bronx. The Clash were instantly tuned into these things; we were all because we listened to WBLS and the rest. For a brief moment in New York there was a punk hip-hop thing because we were interested in what they were doing and vice versa. There was mutual admiration, and The Clash already had Grandmaster Flash and the Treacherous Three backing them up in Bonds. The Clash were just as active in hip-hop at the time as any other group at the time. And going back to Futura, which is on the new release, he was one of the guys we originally met, along with Rammellzee, Fab 5 Freddy, and Dondi. And we did not know that they are the ones who marked New York. Thanks to them, we entered more deeply into the culture. They took us to the clubs, put us on stage. They were our passports to hip-hop. They reportedly spray-painted Futura on banners as they played for a brief time, but the fumes were fucking everyone’s voice.

would you say battle rock was more of a Mick Jones album, given that it was largely demoed by him as Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg?
Well, it was going less in the direction that Mick was going, and would be characterized by what he did with Big Audio Dynamite. You know, what’s funny is that amidst all the tension in the band, among them, they had very disparate musical differences. This was demonstrated by what Joe Strummer did as a solo artist and with the Mescaleros and Mick with BAD – you could see they were going in different directions. And Mick was still absorbed in what was going on around him. Joe was more of an R&B and blues man. And that’s no bashing because together, the two have synced up beautifully. But when Mick walks in, he goes all-in. Otherwise, how could he Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg clock at 75 minutes? It’s Mick Jones, man!

battle rock has been a part of our lives for 40 years, and it’s both stunning and excruciating that some of the global concerns the band addressed in 1982 remain relevant today. Would you accept?
You have to give credit to Joe and the content of his words. There’s stuff in there that I’m still figuring out to this day. I often say that there are more ideas in a verse of a Joe Strummer song than most people have on their entire album. He engaged with the planet. He thought about what was going on around him and felt emotionally connected to his fellow man. And it all came out through the music.

is reflected on battle rock now I can’t help but notice how America-centric it is. Although I’ve come to realize that Joe may not be talking so much about America as much as the human condition and the aspirations of the human race itself. And America embodies that.

More gems…

Eddie Vedder
Ukulele songs (UMe)

Vedder’s soundtrack-free debut solo album, originally released in 2011, was supposed to be shot on a black circle. And now for her belated 10th birthday, Ukulele songs is immortalized in wax for the first time since its initial pressing with this non-bonus deluxe edition LP featuring a newly designed 16-page book and lithograph.

quincy jones
The guy (Intervention files)

As attentive Tupac and MF DOOM fans can attest, the 1981s The guy is a wealth of early 80s funk like only Q can. Audio geeks will want Intervention Records’ new SACD release to hit the peak of where Mr. Jones took us amidst the uncertainty of Reagan’s first 100 days in office.

Yukihiro Takahashi
WILD & BAD (ALFA Music)

Within the Yellow Magic Orchestra and as a solo artist, Yukihiro Takahashi has long been a pioneer of innovation. Released as part of ALFA Music’s ongoing series of reissues of Takahashi’s work under his own name, 1984 WILD & BAD is arguably the best of the bunch as it echoes Bryan Ferry’s cosmopolitan maneuver rewritten in Tokyo neon.

Sleeves
Really Really Happy: Extended Edition (Omnivorous Recordings)

Few alternative rock bands of the 90s enjoyed the continuity of the creative flow of the 2000s quite like The Muffs. Their 2004 album really really happy is as crisp and snappy as anything they did in their 120 minute days. The extended edition includes 22 bonus tracks, the chronicle of drummer Roy McDonald, bassist Ronnie Barnett and the late and great singer/guitarist Kim Shattuck, picking up where they left off in the late 90s without a hitch. Meanwhile, Shattuck’s 16 demos on this LP serve as a masterclass in pop songwriting from a voice taken far too soon.

rolling stones
Living at El Mocambo ’77 (UMe)

The Stones in 1977 found them perfecting the balance of rhythm and raunch that would define the band in the disco era. And this meticulously captured club date at Toronto’s El Mocambo finds Mick and company, with the addition of former Faces guitarist Ron Wood, in top form as they swing through the best moments of Black and Blue under -esteemed 1976 (“Fool To Cry”, “Hot Stuff”) and a parade of favorite war horses (“Honky Tonk Women”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”), super deep cuts (“Luxury”) and searing blues covers (“Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters, Freddie King’s “Worried Blues of Life”).

various artists
Music 4 ½ (Sonamos/Stuffed records)

Under the dark cloud of a dictatorship, a group of Uruguayan musicians created an album in 1971 that flew against cultural repression in its path. This 50th anniversary edition of Music 4 ½ was put together by lifelong fan Juana Molina and expands the original title by 16 previously unreleased tracks. Lovers of psychedelic South America, don’t hesitate to discover this unearthed treasure.

Graham Parker
Another gray area (Iconoclassical discs)

Reissued with five bonus tracks for its 40th anniversary, Another gray area marked Parker’s first studio album without The Rumour. Like Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson did in 1982, the project led him to turn to more eloquent songwriting with the help of producer Jack Douglas and a session band consisting of pianist Nicky Hopkins and members of Billy Joel’s band. This extended edition adds five bonus tracks to the original LP, including an extended version of “You Hit The Spot” and the cassette-only version “Habit Worth Forming”.

“We’re not of the same cloth, because I’m cut differently,” hip-hop artist and songwriter Allay Earhart points out in his single Different. After my conversation with Earhart, 25, this turned out to be true. He is in a class of his own.

Growing up in New Orleans, her love for music was influenced by her family.

“My pursuit with music started with my dad. He was a very influential factor. He was once someone who was heavily involved in street life in New Orleans and I kind of went down the same path because I looked up to him, but there was a time when an older cousin of mine lost his life to gun violence actually on a prominent street in New Orleans by the name of Earhart Boulevard, so that’s why I added the Earhart to the end of my name to honor my cousin, who ultimately was the reason I decided to take this straight path and m ‘express in music,’ he says.

And this path has been incredible for him. Of course, this tragic event changed his life, but his musical influence came from a mixture of the musical tastes of his parents and grandparents.

“In my heart, I’m a hip-hop baby but I’m considered eclectic in a way. I grew up in a family with my grandparents because my parents were teenage parents, so I had the opportunity to be exposed to old but good, all soul and R&B. Honestly, I listen to that more than hip-hop. The way I choose to express myself is primarily through hip-hop, but I’m a songwriter, so I can write any genre,” Earhart explains.

Speaking of genres, Earhart says he loves music from artists like Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Soulja Slim, and Nas, but he can also listen to Anita Baker, Betty Wright, and Smokey Robinson. As for getting groovy with it, he loves it Groove City by Chocolate Milk, a funk and soul band from New Orleans.

But Earhart has more talent to add to his roster as a songwriter. He started writing poetry, which turned into music. He mentioned Dear Diary, as being his first project in 2013. Things got really serious after that. He skipped his senior trip and decided to use that money to buy his recording equipment. A wise investment in its future.

When it comes to his style, he doesn’t shy away from making comparisons. He would say his style is in line with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000 and CeeLo Green.

“I like people who push boundaries but still have messages with what they’re talking about,” he says.

Earhart was mentioned earlier different. He has his hands in a lot of pots right now, which also includes acting and film. He and his team are currently working on a short film titled 40 hoursa musical project, symbolic of staying committed to your craft full time, the same thing you would do at a 9-5, showing real situations of inspiring artists who experience ups and downs but ultimately show the reasons why these things happen, to build character.

I wanted to know where Earhart got her confidence from.

“My mantra is Be you, be Vaku. I learned that being in tune with yourself is one of the best things you can do, one of the best discoveries you can make,” he says.

“At one point I was finding my identity in bands, wanting people to like and make people happy, but what I’ve achieved, the one thing that helps me ultimately be who I’m meant to be a times that I believe and accept who I am,” he says.

The entertainment industry can mean a lot, especially to young artists, but Earhart has a few things in place to help keep them grounded.

“I come from a very spiritual family, but for me once Hurricane Katrina hit where I almost lost my life, it was a time when I was able to have divine intervention in a way and I knew it was something that was bigger than me, so that moment when I started to build my relationship with God has always been the reason I stay grounded,” he says.

If that wasn’t enough, Earhart also owns a bottled water business with her mother called Eliss, which has just been contracted to work with the Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans.

Another project he is working on is called Project tall habits, tall heights .

“It pays homage to Dallas because I moved to Dallas. It’s about developing a new mindset and reaching for heights or goals that you inspire to achieve. Dallas is the first place I’ve been to and where I witnessed acts of philanthropy, so it holds a special place in my heart,” says Earhart.

Earhart also makes sure to give back by working with non-profit organizations like the 4DWN projectthat empowers youth and communities through recreation, culture, education and conversation.

You want to get to know Earhart, because he’ll be performing at his home at Essence Fest in New Orleans in June/July, which is a loop moment.

Allay Earhart is in her own lane and the path is heading towards major success.

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To be a fan of hip-hop in New York is to be in a constant state of nostalgia. What’s it like to be a rap fan without hearing OGs, advisers and cousins ​​talk about the first time they heard 36 Rooms? To be a rap-loving New Yorker is to remember 9/11 for The plan and not by George Bush The violent engagement of Osama bin Laden. It’s Dipset talking about the rubble towers, not as an expression of patriotism but rather of New York’s crass and dark ethos, how destructive the city can become in a split second. All hip-hop scenes are to be cherished. There’s a book coming out on the story of Atlanta’s rise from OutKast to Lil Baby. Michigan’s rap scene is racing across the country right now with its backpacking lyrics and menacing, piano-filled production. The Louisiana-area’s inventive idiolect reverberates through every black American. But New York is eternal. It is the house. I had no appreciation for these other cities until I was on YouTube. These cities did not give birth to Jigga, the Son of God, or even someone as chimerical as Yasiin Bey. If New York hip-hop disappeared, the cradle of the genre would die out.

Editor’s note: Jun Wen is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Services Marketing at the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia. An award-winning early-career researcher, Wen was named one of Australia’s Top 40 Rising Stars in 2020 and 2021. The article reflects the opinions of the author and not necessarily the views of CGTN.

“The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature heals the disease. – Voltaire. It is well known that medical treatment is not limited to medicine itself. Many of us have heard of music therapy and art therapy, but what about travel therapy? Medical academics have partnered with tourism and marketing researchers to explore ways to use tourism in treatment plans for patients with dementia.

Dementia is one of the main causes of dependency in the elderly. The progressive deterioration of cognitive functions is the hallmark of the disease. This deterioration results in agitation, depression, physical handicaps and a reduced quality of life. The global population of older adults with dementia is expected to reach over 131 million by 2050, so it’s likely that you’ll have to support a loved one with the disease at some point in your life.

While some symptoms of dementia can be controlled with medication, there is no cure for the disease. In addition to medication, medical experts recommend treatments that do not involve medication.

Some of these interventions include music therapy, exercise, cognitive stimulation, reminiscence therapy, sensory stimulation, and adaptations to the patient’s mealtimes and environment. Dementia treatment and care for people with dementia places a huge economic burden on society. Therefore, the search for cost-effective and/or alternative therapies is continuous and essential.

The tourist experience is complex and goes beyond satisfaction. The tourist experience encompasses feelings, emotions, emotional states, education, information opportunities, memories, intellectual stimulation, involvement and sensory encounters.

Positive psychology refers to quality of life and positive life events and influences. When you consider the sheer magnitude of the tourist experience, it is not difficult to see how tourism could be framed as a positive psychological intervention that improves a tourist’s overall well-being and quality of life.

Specialists in tourism, marketing and medicine have worked together to come up with ways to harness the benefits of tourism experiences to help patients with dementia. Travel is a powerful way to stimulate cognitive functions by planning and anticipating a trip first, followed by sightseeing, reflection, concentration, and recall during and after a trip.

In order to enjoy the sights while traveling, there is inevitably some exercise. Helping patients with dementia maintain optimal physical health is important in preventing injuries from falls.

Additionally, the improved endurance due to exercise provides more opportunities for interactions beyond their home environment. Changing the environment alone is an effective way to stimulate the mind and provide patients with dementia with a new sensory experience.

There are often ethnic or unique dishes served in new locations that bring a sense of adventure to mealtimes. Additionally, mealtimes while traveling provide opportunities for positive interactions between members of a traveler’s party.

These social interactions are beneficial for patients with dementia. In almost all travel destinations, music is present. This can take the form of live or recorded music in a restaurant or loudspeakers on a walk. There is often a cultural niche in the music of a particular destination that can stir up emotions and moods.

Let’s not forget the bottom line: many forms of tourism involve fresh air and sunshine, boosting both vitamin D and serotonin levels. Once you stop to appreciate all that comes together to represent a holistic tourism experience, you can see how patients with dementia can benefit from tourism as an intervention.

A team approach to dementia treatment helps ensure the best possible care, and decisions about tourism as an intervention should be made with input from the whole team, including medical staff, carers and family members.

There may be times when travel is not a viable intervention for patients with dementia, as well as those with more advanced disease progression. In cases where a patient is unable to travel, virtual reality tourism could be considered.

Even without physical travel, virtual reality tourism would still provide cognitive stimulation, reminiscences and musical therapies, and possibly psychological interventions through interactions with support staff and family members regarding the experience of virtual trip.

From the perspective of a tourist destination, there are many opportunities to market a destination as ‘dementia friendly’. Reception staff can do their best to welcome customers with psychological disorders in a positive atmosphere.

Some destinations may be able to incorporate additional sensory exhibits that would provide a richer experience for visitors with dementia. When dementia patients and their caregivers have enjoyable experiences in a particular destination, it is likely to become a favorite place to visit.

The researchers who invested their efforts in this research have just begun the process – they cared enough to think outside the box when it comes to dementia treatment interventions. That shouldn’t be the end of the story. As a successful entrepreneur, Tim Ferriss, once said, “It’s not enough to think outside the box. Get used to thinking outside the box. We need more intellectual energy invested in specific action plans related to this topic to better serve our aging population.

(If you would like to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at [email protected] Follow @thouse_opinions on Twitter for the latest comments on CGTN Opinion Section.)

Tyson Sybateli pictured with If Found, Bring Home long artist Jay Jody and rapper A-Reece. Photo: Instagram

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South African rapper Tyson Sybateli is redefining what it means to be an independent artist, with a roll so legendary it puts even South Africa’s most popular hip-hop groups to shame.

His journey started like any other young artist with a dream. Born in Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, he grew up in Pretoria where he flourished. The cultural contrasts of Umlazi and Pretoria are what inspired him to explore his art.

Sybateli explained:

He moved to Gauteng with his parents and two sisters.

With parents always on top of pop culture and music trends, her upbringing was filled with art.

Tyson Sybateli has released a 12 track album titled Home. Photo: Instagram

“One thing about my dad is he loved scrambling in his car,” Sybateli said. Her father played music for hours while waiting for her mother to finish her work.

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One day, at a music store he remembers frequenting throughout his childhood, he ran into an old friend who only remembered him by his favorite songs.

“The bulb went on. It was like a twisted divine intervention. I immediately knew what I had to do on earth,” he recalls.

Sybateli has four EPs, a mixtape and three albums to his credit, each more eminent than the next. Listening to his early discography sheds light on his trajectory.

“I literally had no experience or knowledge of how to release music, but I knew I was meant to do more than just download and hope for the best. I knew pretty early on that everything I did mattered. , even though I was not big in the industry at that time.

This formula seemed to work for Sybateli, who created a solid musical accompaniment in Pretoria, with other young aspirants like Thato Saul at his side. They started releasing music on Thursdays rather than Fridays like most industry professionals.

This laid the groundwork for its rollout strategy for its latest release, Home, which debuted on May 27.

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With 12 tracks of sonic gold, the album details his journey to find himself, to understand the different places that can feel like home and the people who make it feel that way.

Contrary to the focus of his previous albums, this time Sybateli went a step further and created a deep personal experience of where he is now and how he sees the world.

The mastermind behind Tyson Sybateli’s blank face campaign. Photo: Supplied

One of the biggest standouts was the warmth he received from South Africa, thanks to his promotional efforts alone.

In a world where visuals and faces have become the most important consideration for support, the contrasting culture of celebrities has become its greatest asset. Beyond the audio, there was a man with a story and a voice that needed to be heard.

With the classic phrase ‘if found, bring home’, Sybateli set the record straight on what a good South African campaign might look like. A simple Twitter search for those words will tell you everything you need to know, as the statement garnered massive public support.

Good art really seems to market itself. Within a month, Sybateli’s fanbase grew from 800 subscribers to over 4,000. He even involved music channel MTV, with his first face revealed in an exclusive recording of his single If Found, Bring Home.

He added:

Thanks to this album, Sybateli has achieved what is impossible for most, finally signing a recording contract not only for himself, but for his entire label, which he will reveal more about soon.

He advises young artists to be passionate about their music and their storytelling, and to control what they want to be seen and heard, because it matters.

What will Sybateli do next? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Janice Phiri cultural writer

Oew minutes after the greased piglet turned out to be rather less slippery than its supporters had expected, Operation Save Big Dog kicked into overdrive, with loyal MPs sticking their faces in front of any passing television cameras. The first was Nadhim Zahawi. “There was a ballot,” he said. Nothing escapes him. “Fifty plus one is a majority and Boris has done much better than that.” Uh, absolutely. If by better you mean worse than Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May, both of whom were effectively finished as Prime Minister.

The education secretary insisted. Struggling to explain the scale of joy that would be felt around the world at Boris Johnson’s miraculous triumph, Zahawi landed on Ukraine. Thousands of people who had taken cover from Russian airstrikes in the Donbass would take to the streets to cheer the Convict. Additionally, Volodymyr Zelenskiy would offer prayers for Johnson’s temporary salvation. As at the right time, the Ukrainian president did indeed tweet his joy. He takes his job as Boris’ therapist very seriously. It will be 80 guineas and two leader tanks for this intervention.

James Cleverly also chimed in, again emphasizing the fallibility of nominative determinism. It was a clear victory for the Convict, he insisted. And there was no other person in the party who could have won even 60% of the vote. Because the rest of the firm – including him – was completely desperate and there wasn’t a single one who could be trusted to get dressed in the morning. Not that the convict can do that either, judging by his condition. Every day it looks more and more abandoned. And even if there was a minister capable of rivaling him, the majority of backbenchers were just a bunch of congenitally disloyal snakes. It was not the best advertisement for the Conservative Party.

On the contrary, the backbenchers were even more disturbed. Peter Bone, who had plotted against the Maybot and declared her doomed after her vote of no confidence, was now openly saying that Boris – smaller majority and all – had proven he was a winner and should be left alone. It was not for dissenting MPs to replace a Prime Minister, except when it suited them. In his defense, his synapses only connect at random intervals, so it may take him a while to spot the contradiction.

Adam Holloway insisted it was all the fault of the BBC for showing photos of the convict looking like Hannibal Lecter. Anthony Hopkins could sue for this. Lecter looked much better than Johnson right now. The eyes are barely open, the legs only work from memory, the skin is parched and pale, and the toddler’s haircut is falling apart.

You could almost suspect that Johnson had taken coke after his own sniffle-filled TV clip. But the reality is that it’s not the Class A drugs that make Boris so hopelessly inconsistent. He emphasizes this state through his natural sociopathic narcissism. It’s a rarity now if he happens to finish a sentence. Accurately transcribe what he says and you get the babbling of a three-year-old.

At least Michael Fabricator will never die wondering why he was never promoted to a serious position. Now think of some of the quarterbacks — bow Suella Braverman and Oliver Dowden — who have entered the cabinet, and you begin to get a glimpse of just how jaw-dropping Micky Fab is. Something he seems determined to prove on a daily basis. His take was that he expected the Convict to do even worse, so that was a huge result. Uh. Not sure that’s quite the line.

Bob Seely was refreshingly frank and pragmatic. He didn’t like Boris very much. Never had, never would. But No. 10 had made him a cash offer for his Isle of Wight constituency which he couldn’t refuse. He had therefore voted for Johnson. And would continue to do so as long as the dosh kept coming. The relationship was entirely transactional and Seely couldn’t have been happier.

The place of honor for the idiot of the idiot in the conservative wankocracy went to Brendan Clarke-Smith. He argued he was sick of seeing people cocking their Covid tragedies to pop Johnson. The pandemic was now over and everyone should be quiet about their losses – hadn’t the point of Brexit been to forge a new generation of British stiff upper lips? – and continue. So your mother is dead? Damn big deal. Everyone has to croak for a while. So why not just be happy for Boris instead of continuing to break the law?

Cabinet ministers, such as Liz Truss, Michael Gove and Rishi Sunak, were instead more neutral in their support. If one of them had imagination, wit and talent, he would seek to relieve the convict. But they’re all hopeless, so they did the bare minimum, hoping someone else would be the first to stab Boris. No one did, so they were forced to sit like tailors’ dummies while Johnson made a TV clip – just as tone-deaf as his appeal to Tory MPs the day before – at the start of the cabinet meeting.

The day after Boris’ music died, only four Tory backbenchers were bothered to attend a debate on standards in public life. Of course, the others must have felt they had done enough. Labour’s Angela Rayner started with a simple plea. Johnson had done his best to undermine the integrity of his office and should not be allowed to get away with watering down the ministerial code.

You might have thought it was a relatively uncontroversial proposition, but Michael Ellis begged you to disagree. So he always does. That’s the point of it. It’s the Convict’s go-to dogbody for cleaning up his shit. Keeper of the King’s Stools.

Ellis was oozing and ahhed, still so ‘umbly’. It’s not that Boris wanted to weaken the ministerial code. He wanted to make him stronger by making him weaker. Schrodinger’s code. You just couldn’t expect someone as law-abiding as Johnson to obey the law. There should be some leeway for Boris to do whatever he wanted and decide if he had broken the law. And this also applied to his comrades. What a shame to have to fire someone he loved.

Just another sordid day in Westminster.

/EIN News/ — New York, June 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

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