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☆ Andrew Garfield and Elmo teach an 'extremely important' lesson on grieving and loss in viral video, psychologist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Andrew Garfield and Sesame Street's Elmo recently tackled an emotion rarely discussed in children's programming: grief. In the clip, Garfield discusses missing his late mother, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2019. "She passed away not too long ago, and you know, I just miss her," he tells Elmo. When the Muppet offers his condolences, Garfield reassures him that feeling upset or grieving someone is OK. "That sadness is kind of a gift," Garfield says. "Both at the beginning and at the end there is such an emphasis on listening," Cormier says.

Persons: Andrew Garfield, Sesame, Elmo, Garfield, Sherry Cormier, Cormier

☆ His Book Was Repeatedly Banned. Fighting For It Shaped His Life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Brian Raftery | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the 50 years since it came out, “The Chocolate War” has become one of the country’s most challenged books. But the tensest battle over the novel may have been fought in Panama City, Fla., in the mid-1980s. That’s when an attempt to ban “The Chocolate War” divided the town, leading to arson and death threats against middle-school teachers. The Mowat teachers endured all sorts of harassment because of their stand. It featured the words “YOU ALL SHALL DIE” in letters cut out from magazines, and mentioned several teachers by name — including Alyne Farrell.

Persons: Robert Cormier’s “, Mowat, Pranksters, Alyne Farrell Organizations: Mowat Middle School Locations: Panama City, Fla

☆ What the cast of Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' live-action show looks like in real life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Netflix has brought back the beloved animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" as a live-action show. The show follows Aang, a young airbender who is also the Avatar, the single person with the ability to bend all four elements and a responsibility to restore balance to the world. While there are some differences between the live-action and the cartoon, the show features plenty of easter eggs for the broader "Avatar" universe. AdvertisementHere's what the cast of the live-action show looks like compared to their animated counterparts.

Persons: —, Gordon Cormier, Aang, Ian Ousley, Katara Organizations: Service, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Air Nomads

☆ ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’: Been There, Saved That
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Maya Phillips | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Nickelodeon’s 2005 series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a sprawling odyssey that combined intricate world-building, meticulous references to Asian and Native cultures, lively humor and sharply plotted drama, all animated in a charming, anime-inspired style. In 2010 there was the famously whitewashed live-action film “The Last Airbender,” which was, deservedly, met with a ferocious torrent of fan-fury. The sequel series, “Avatar: The Legend of Korra,” was more in touch with the original, but still unnecessary. And the same can be said for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the streamer’s latest big money, live-action adaptation that proves just how difficult it is to capture the magic of a beloved original. Like the original series, Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” also takes place in a fictional Eastern world of four nations: Air Nomads, Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation.

Persons: deservedly, ”, Netflix’s, Ian Ousley, Gordon Cormier, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko Organizations: Air, Fire, Nation, Nickelodeon

The heavyweight championship clash instead got KO’d. The UFC heavyweight champ needed surgery and was off the card. 4 Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight championship in a late add to the card. The fight for the vacant light heavyweight title between Jiri Procházka and Alex Pereira was bumped to the main event. UFC President Dana White said it would have been “complete disrespect” to offer Miocic an interim title fight.

Persons: Conor McGregor, Georges St, Pierre, Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, Jones, Sergei Pavlovich, Tom Aspinall, Jiri Procházka, Alex Pereira, Jessica Andrade, Mackenzie Dern, Aspinall, Pereira, Israel Adesanya, ” Aspinall, Gane, Miocic, Dana White, ”, Pavlovich, Procházka, Glover Teixeira, ” Procházka, “, hasn’t, “ I’m, ___ Organizations: Madison, MMA, UFC, Broadway, MSG, “, Adesanya Locations: Brazilian, Adesanya, it’s, British

☆ UFC 294: How to watch Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Alexander Volkanovski says he lost 26.5lbs in 11 days ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC lightweight title rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The pair will face off in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, October 21; the second time they have done so after Makhachev beat Volkanovski at UFC 284 in February this year for the UFC lightweight championship belt. Volkanovski and Makhachev shake hands during a press conference ahead of their lightweight fight at UFC 294. In the other co-headline event of UFC 294, Kamaru Usman will take on Khamzat Chimaev in a special middleweight bout. ET, with the headline fight of Volkanovski vs. Makhachev expected to begin a few hours later.

Persons: CNN — Alexander Volkanovski, Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski, Charles Oliveira, ” Volkanovski, Makhachev, Chris Unger, I’ve, “ I’m, ”, it’s, Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman Organizations: CNN, UFC, United, TNT Sports, Makhachev, Etihad Arena, ESPN Locations: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 154.5lb, 155lb

☆ 6 Thought-Provoking Y.A. Thrillers That Tackle Social Issues
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Angeline Boulley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

I was in the sixth grade when a book changed me. I was already a voracious reader, and I loved mysteries and thrillers. I hadn’t encountered an unreliable narrator and the lingering impact of an unsettling ending in the books I’d read before this one. They could change the way you looked at the world and how you viewed yourself in that expanded, powerful universe. thrillers that tackle social issues, each of which provides entry points for larger discussions.

Persons: Robert Cormier’s, Adam Farmer’s, I

☆ At Least Six Dead After Dust Storm Causes Crashes on Illinois Highway
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Talal Ansari | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A dust storm caused a pileup of dozens of vehicles on Interstate 55 in Illinois, police said. Photo: Nathan Cormier/StoryfulAt least six people died and dozens were injured in Illinois after a dust storm caused more than 60 vehicles to crash along a two-mile stretch of Interstate 55, police said. Authorities said at least 30 commercial vehicles and 40 to 60 passenger vehicles were involved in the pileup Monday, which occurred on the northbound and southbound lanes of I-55 south of Springfield, Ill. At least two commercial trucks caught fire.

☆ Dust Storm Causes Pileup on Illinois Highway, Killing Multiple People
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Talal Ansari | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A dust storm caused a pileup of dozens of vehicles on Interstate 55 in Illinois, police said. Photo: Nathan Cormier/StoryfulMultiple people died and more than 30 were injured after a dust storm caused more than 60 vehicles to crash on Interstate 55 in Illinois, police said. The crashes occurred around 11 a.m. local time, south of Springfield, Ill., according to Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick.

☆ Illinois dust storm causes car crashes, at least 6 fatalities along I-55 in Montgomery, Sangamon counties
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Joe Sutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —At least six people were killed after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash along a major highway in Central Illinois on Monday, officials said. The crashes along I-55 led to the interstate closing in Sangamon and Montgomery counties after police say dust from newly plowed fields took over the highway. Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said there were at least six dead and more than 30 people were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. He said the interstate in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties would remain closed as officials investigate and clear vehicles. The National Weather Service in Lincoln, Illinois, issued a “blowing dust warning” at 1:25 p.m. CT.“Severely limited visibilities are expected.

☆ Former MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, an MMA light heavyweight fighter who went 23-6 in his career, has died. Bellator MMA announced Johnson’s death on social media on Sunday. A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year. Johnson competed in three weight classes for the UFC and established a reputation as a powerful puncher and a fan favorite for his aggressive, striking-based approach in MMA. Johnson retired in 2017 from the UFC after his second title loss to Cormier, but he returned to competition with Bellator for one bout in 2021 before his health problems worsened.

☆ Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson: American MMA fighter dies at 38 from undisclosed illness
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Sammy Mngqosini | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —American MMA lightweight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died at the age of 38 from an undisclosed illness, according to Bellator MMA. “It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, Bellator MMA announced on social media on Sunday. After four years away from mixed martial arts, Johnson came out retirement and joined Bellator MMA in 2021. Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympian and MMA fighter paid tribute to Johnson. “For a guy who struck fear into so many peoples heart Anthony Johnson was a caring person.

Canadian actor Robert Cormier, who appeared in the drama "Heartland" has died at the age of 33. The actor died Friday in Etobicoke, Ontario, according to his obituary. Cormier died in the hospital of injuries he sustained in a fall, his sister told his talent agent’s office. Thank you.”The show "Heartland" shared a tribute to Cormier on social media, calling him "a beloved member of the Heartland cast the last two seasons." “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Cormier,” the statement said.

☆ Housing might be struggling in China but there are green shoots in commercial property
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Su-Lin Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Commercial property is a bright spot in Chinese real estate, in contrast with the doom and gloom of the residential housing market. Likewise, property group CIFI Holdings posted a 23% year-on-year drop in home sales in China for the first half, but reported a 69.5% lift in its property investment revenue. While some investors sold assets to stay liquid, Spiro said the commercial sector generally has more supportive government and fiscal policies. All in all, the Chinese commercial property sector's resilience lies in its ability to rebound faster than its residential counterpart. Down but not outBut unlike housing, the commercial sector is rebounding particularly after lockdowns ended and government incentives kicked in, CBRE said.

☆ Five stages of grief
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-12 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A Swiss American psychiatrist and pioneer of studies on dying people, Kübler-Ross wrote “On Death and Dying,” the 1969 book in which she proposed the patient-focused, death-adjustment pattern, the “Five Stages of Grief.” Those stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. “In the actual book, she talked about more than five stages,” Kessler said. While there’s debate among experts about the stages of grief, “people who are in the pain of grief are just saying, ‘Help me,’ ” Kessler said. Here’s what the five stages of grief are, and how you can consider and process them in whichever order you experience them. Intense and persistent grief that causes problems and interferes with everyday functioning, in a way that typical grief doesn’t after some time has passed, is known as prolonged grief disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Persons: Sherry Cormier, David Kessler, Kessler, ”, Elisabeth Kübler, Ross, ” Kessler, … Elisabeth, “, weren’t, ’ ” Kessler, you’re, you’ve, Cormier, It’s, wasn’t, ‘, ’ ” Cormier, shouldn’t, I’m, Dr, Viktor Frankl’s Organizations: CNN, American Psychiatric Association, Disorders Locations: Swiss American

☆ O femeie încearcă de trei ani să convingă autoritățile că este în viață, după ce un fost angajat a mințit spunând că a murit
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

După ce a fost declarată moartă de un tribunal, Jeanne Pouchain și-a petrecut trei ani încercând să învie oficial, transmite Digi24. Dar, pentru că a existat o hotărâre, acest lucru nu a fost suficient”, a spus femeia. Avocatul ei, Sylvain Cormier, a fost, de asemenea, uimit de toată situația. Reclamantul a susținut că doamna Pouchain a murit, fără să ofere nicio dovadă și toată lumea l-a crezut. Pouchain a fost ștearsă din dosarele oficiale, iar actul de identitate, permisul de conducere, contul bancar, asigurarea de sănătate și alte documente oficiale fiind anulate.

Persons: Jeanne Pouchain, Sylvain Cormier, Pouchain Organizations: Guardian Locations: Saint - Joseph, Lyon

☆ „Este o poveste nebună”: O femeie încearcă de 3 ani să convingă autoritățile că este în viață, după ce un fost angajat a mințit spunând că a murit
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-12 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: +2 min

După ce a fost declarată moartă de un tribunal, Jeanne Pouchain și-a petrecut trei ani încercând să învie oficial. Dar, pentru că a existat o hotărâre, acest lucru nu a fost suficient”, a spus femeia. Avocatul ei, Sylvain Cormier, a fost, de asemenea, uimit de toată situația. Reclamantul a susținut că doamna Pouchain a murit, fără să ofere nicio dovadă și toată lumea l-a crezut. Pouchain a fost ștearsă din dosarele oficiale, iar actul de identitate, permisul de conducere, contul bancar, asigurarea de sănătate și alte documente oficiale fiind anulate.

Persons: Jeanne Pouchain, Sylvain Cormier, Pouchain Organizations: The Locations: Saint - Joseph, Lyon

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