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“Cargo 92”

The origin of “Cargo 92”, an ambitious project initiated by Royal de Luxe to celebrate the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The cargo ship, The

The origin of “Cargo 92”, an ambitious project initiated by Royal de Luxe to celebrate the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The cargo ship, The Melquiades, becomes the vessel for this artistic odyssey, embarking on a tour that spans multiple continents and countries. The cargo ship transforms into a stage that welcomes thousands of spectators. The ship’s hold is ingeniously converted into a street, where the magic of Royal de Luxe unfolds in a series of mesmerizing performances. This gallery exhibit at, www.zulaybecerra.com/, chronicles the extraordinary journey organized by the French Mechanical Marionette Street Theatre Company, Royal de Luxe. Converting a cargo ship named “The Melquiades.” to exhibit and showcase the artistic brilliance of four remarkable companies—Philippe Découflé dance company, Mano Negra band, Philippe Genty puppet company, and Royal de Luxe—joined together to present a colossal parade known as “The True History of France.”

The Artist

Exhibit ” A Maritime Odyssey through History, Cargo 92: “, invites viewers to step aboard The Melquiades and relive the spectacle that unfolded on the shores of six countries along

Exhibit ” A Maritime Odyssey through History, Cargo 92: “, invites viewers to step aboard The Melquiades and relive the spectacle that unfolded on the shores of six countries along the Atlantic coast of Latin America. This exhibit captures the essence of an artistic collaboration and the power of creativity that transcends borders, leaving a memorable mark on the commemoration of the discovery of America. visit Royal de Luxe for more details; http://Visit – www.royal-de-luxe.com/en/creation/cargo-92/

Alabama – The Voters

What have Alabama Republicans done for voters and residents of this great state? On May 10th 2021, Governor Kay Ivey Announces End of Participation in All Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

What have Alabama Republicans done for voters and residents of this great state? On May 10^th 2021, Governor Kay Ivey Announces End of Participation in All Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Programs 82 days before they were suppose to expire; which was to end Sept. 6^th 2021. Her Reason; “As Alabama’s economy continues its recovery, Governor Kay Ivey explained, we are hearing from more and more business owners and employers that it is increasingly difficult to find workers to fill available jobs, even though job openings are abundant,” said Governor Ivey. “Among other factors, increased unemployment assistance, which was meant to be a short-term relief program during emergency related shutdowns, is now contributing to a labor shortage that is compromising the continuation of Alabama’s recovery.” https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2021/05/governor-kay-ivey-announces- end-of-participation-in-all-federal-pandemic-unemployment-compensation-programs Abortion In 2019, the state enacted a near-total abortion ban called the Human Life Protection Act. It is one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. Alabama’s 2019 abortion ban, which prohibits all abortions unless medically necessary to avoid a serious health risk to the pregnant woman, became effective after Dobbs. There are no exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or human trafficking.

Efforts to Prevent Residents from Traveling for Abortion Services

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal court in Alabama issued a ruling allowing Alabama health care providers to continue their lawsuit aimed at preventing Attorney General Steve Marshall and district attorneys throughout the state from prosecuting those who assist Alabamians seeking to travel across state lines to access legal abortion care Attorney General Marshall explicitly threatened they could face felony charges for supporting patients in accessing legal out-of-state care. https://www.aclualabama.org/en/news/court-allows-alabama-abortion-support- lawsuit-move-forward

Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF

We’re going to have a situation where people being able to get care for their infertility is going to be so much harder in Alabama, and not because we’re putting more protections in place, because the way the court has decided the status of a fertilized egg. Alabama Republicans spark another legal fight by not creating 2nd majority-Black district, a group of lawmakers who are blatantly disregarding not just the Voting Rights Act, but a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court and a court order from the three-judge district court, A critic called it a “slap in the face” to Black Alabamians and the court. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/alabama-republicans-spark-fight-creating- 2nd-black-district/story?id=101592019 The question is what are the voters going to do this November?

Free Preschool

What have democrats done for Alabama, with The Build Back Better Framework and how it has delivered for Alabama! President Biden’s Build Back Better framework will bring down costs that

What have democrats done for Alabama, with The Build Back Better Framework and how it has delivered for Alabama! President Biden’s Build Back Better framework will bring down costs that have held back families in Alabama for decades by cutting taxes and making child care, home care, education, health care, and housing more affordable. These investments will provide new learning opportunities for children, help parents and especially working parents make ends meet, and position the economy for stronger growth for years to come. The framework will create good-paying jobs for residents of Alabama, combating climate change, giving our kids cleaner air and water, and making America the leader in global innovation and 21st century manufacturing. Deliver the largest investment in child care and early education in history. Provide access to affordable child care. Child care is a major strain for families in Alabama, where the average annual cost of a child care center for a toddler is $7,592, meaning that an Alabama family with two young children would on average spend 17% of their income on child care for one year. The lack of affordable options also makes it difficult for parents, and especially mothers, to remain in their jobs, contributing to the 20.1% gender gap in workforce participation between mothers and fathers in Alabama. The Build Back Better framework will enable Alabama to provide access to child care to about 300,000 young children (ages 0-5) per year from families earning under 2.5 times the Alabama median income (about $195,667 for a family of 4), and ensure these families pay no more than 7% of their income on high-quality child care. The plan will cover the families of 9 in 10 young children in the state. Free Preschool Provide universal, high-quality, free preschool for every 3- and 4-year old in America. Today, only 23% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Alabama have access to publicly-funded preschool, and it costs about $8,600 per year for those who can’t access a publicly-funded program. The Build Back Better framework will enable Alabama to expand access to free, high-quality preschool to more than about 105,000 additional 3- and 4-year-olds per year and increase the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled. Parents will be able to send their children to the preschool setting of their choice—from public schools to child care providers to Head Start—leading to lifelong educational benefits, allowing more parents to go back to work, and building a stronger foundation for Alabama’s future economic competitiveness. Federal Grants; Alabama was awarded a $1 million federal grant to assist with recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and for economic development planning, Rep. Terri Sewell announced on Thursday. The grant — part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and targeted specifically towards economic development projects https://www.alreporter.com/2021/10/22/sewell-announces-1-million-economic-development-grant/ (TNS) — Alabama has committed $537 million in federal funds for high-speed internet, the money allocated is one-fourth of the $2 billion Alabama received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a pandemic relief bill Congress passed two years ago. The federal government allows states to use the ARPA money for internet access, water and sewer projects, and other needs the pandemic did not cause. The Alabama Legislature allotted $277 million to broadband last year and another $260 million this month. https://www.govtech.com/network/alabama-plans-for-537m-to-support-high-speed-internet

Alabama-made missiles

More Alabama-made missiles heading to Ukraine in aid package, Biden says The total aid bill approved by Congress is $95.3 billion and includes foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

More Alabama-made missiles heading to

Ukraine in aid package, Biden says

The total aid bill approved by Congress is $95.3 billion and includes foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. “This package is literally an investment not only in Ukraine’s security, but in Europe’s security and our own security,” Biden said from the White House. “We are sending Ukraine the equipment from our own stockpile, then we will replace those stockpiles with new products made by American companies here in America: Patriot missiles made in Arizona, Javelins made in Alabama, artillery shells made in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In other words, we are helping Ukraine while at the same time investing in our own industrial base, strengthening our own national security, and supporting jobs in nearly 40 states all across America.” https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2024/04/more-alabama-made-missiles- heading-to-ukraine-in-aid-package-biden-says.html

Meridian, Al.

Meridian Breaks Ground in Selma, Alabama, on Transformative Fiber Infrastructure Project as of today, more than 304,000 households across the state are receiving affordable high-speed internet due to the Bipartisan

Meridian Breaks Ground in Selma, Alabama, on Transformative Fiber Infrastructure Project as of today, more than 304,000 households across the state are receiving affordable high-speed internet due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, Alabama will receive approximately $2.5 billion for transportation to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports and roughly $137 million for clean water. Roads and Bridges: In Alabama, there are 620 bridges and over 2,961 miles of highway in poor condition. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will rebuild our roads and includes the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Alabama is expected to receive approximately $5.8 billion over five years in federal funding for highways and bridges. Internet: High -speed internet is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, participate in school, access health care, and stay connected. Yet nearly 32% of Alabamians do not have an internet subscription. Progress to date: To date, Alabama has received $5 million through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) to help provide access to high-speed internet across the state. In addition, about 304,000 households in Alabama are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, with more signing up every day. Households can check their eligibility, sign up, and find fully covered internet plans at GetInternet.gov. \

The Campaign

Closing techniques ; This is the mindset of a great con, there is 1 message from Maga, and it is echoed thousands of times a day, from the GOP sound

Closing techniques ; This is the mindset of a great con, there is 1 message from Maga, and it is echoed thousands of times a day, from the GOP sound machine. We are going to win, we are almost there, and it is almost like a chant, a repetitive sound to dominate the air waves. Here is a description of how it manifests and duplicates itself. The Technique; A closing technique in sales is a method used to encourage prospects to convert into customers or voters. There’s a process to closing successfully first, you have to pique their interest, butter them up with benefits, and offer an unbeatable deal. Know the difference between a strategy and a technique? A strategy is a plan of action to achieve a goal. A technique is a method you use to work towards reaching that goal. The Assumption Close; By assuming your voter is ready to close, it can help motivate them to do so. The goal is to bring positivity. sometimes, showing good intentions earns trust. And by asking assumptive questions, it gets the voter’s mind working on making a decision. The Hard Close; This close is suppose to be a last ditch effort, also known as ” what have you got to lose”. It is the hail Mary of techniques, used only after attempting others and failed. Courtesy of Medium – Cody Cameron -Published in The Startup Sep 29, 2018

Americas’ agenda for Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (February 23, 2024) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $82 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Alabama drinking water and clean water infrastructure

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (February 23, 2024) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $82 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Alabama drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-over-82-million- alabama-drinking-water Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $31 Million Investment into Lower Mississippi Delta and Alabama Black Belt Regions The 34 new investment projects will improve basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and flood control in communities across DRA’s region. These projects are projected to create or retain 1,400 jobs and affect nearly 12,300 families across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri through the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). Funding for this program was made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law https://dra.gov/biden-harris-administration- announces-over-31-million-investment-into-delta/ across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri through the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). Funding for this program was made available, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law https://dra.gov/biden-harris-administration-announces-over-31-million-investment-into-delta/

Election Integrity on Social Media

After reading; Geoshawk / Election Integrity Watch No.1 , which covered Election Integrity in 3 countries, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Senegal, each of them presenting unique challenges and insights into how

After reading; Geoshawk / Election Integrity Watch No.1 , which covered Election Integrity in 3 countries, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Senegal, each of them presenting unique challenges and insights into how global democracy works. The issue of misinformation and disinformation emerged as a common enemy, threatening the integrity of the democratic process. The role of technology, the efforts to combat misinformation, and the political dynamics at play offer good lessons for future electoral integrity initiatives to be considered.

Methods;

Buzzers: Individuals or groups paid to spread political propaganda online It’s been an industry practice for several years now, even during previous elections. They focus on made-up threats, fabricated, phony, and inflated threats to distract and confuse the public.

Tech-Savvy Propaganda;

CONTENT FILTERING PRACTICES,

Set community standards that target racist, bigoted, or other inappropriate content, control the deployment of bots and fake accounts to amplify misleading content. Are these companies doing enough to weed out the prevalence of false information, fake news spread by hostile foreign powers that poison our political conversation and divide our society? Safeguarding Democracy: Educating the public on digital literacy will become essential to developing resilience in the face of technological manipulation, identifying and describing the methods these groups use and counter these efforts in real time Foreign Interference: Claims of foreign interference regarding Russia and social media platforms were used to spread vicious Russian propaganda. Observers of previous elections claimed that Russia intervened maliciously via disinformation networks, of course Russia has denied these claims. Read More @ https://alansk.substack.com/

Advanced Digital Tools

Buzzers: Individuals or groups paid to spread political propaganda online. Tech-Savvy Propaganda: The deployment of bots and fake accounts to amplify misleading content Safeguarding Democracy: Efforts to educate the public

Buzzers:

Individuals or groups paid to spread political propaganda online.

Tech-Savvy Propaganda:

The deployment of bots and fake accounts to amplify misleading

content

Safeguarding Democracy:

Efforts to educate the public on digital literacy becomes key,

showing the need for social resistant to technological

propaganda.

Foreign Interference:

Foreign interference is part of the history in global elections and

Geopolitics now, and it will intervene maliciously via disinformation

networks, selecting and utilizing subjects to advance their ideology.

Read More @ https://alansk.substack.com/

Education and Awareness

Pet shelters take an active role in the community by teaching the importance of Responsible pet 0wnership, proper nutrition, exercise, training, and regular veterinary care. They offer workshops, training sessions,

Pet shelters take an active role in the community by teaching the importance of Responsible pet 0wnership, proper nutrition, exercise, training, and regular veterinary care. They offer workshops, training sessions, and educational materials to help pet owners understand the needs of their furry companions.By promoting responsible pet ownership, the shelters aim to prevent future instances of pet abandonment and promote the well-being of animals in homes. Pet shelters make a profound difference in the lives of animals through rescue,rehabilitation, adoption, spaying/neutering programs, community engagement, and responsible pet ownership education. By supporting their efforts and gettinginvolved, we can all contributeto a world where every animal has a loving home. Link: https://ccspca.com/blog-spca/benefits-animal-shelter-volunteer/

Pet shelters

Rescue and Rehabilitation: Pet shelters rely heavily on volunteers and community support, get involved and help Lots of ways to make a difference. Volunteers can contribute to the mission of

Rescue and Rehabilitation: Pet shelters rely heavily on volunteers and community support, get involved and help Lots of ways to make a difference. Volunteers can contribute to the mission of pet shelters with their time and skills, walking dogs, socializing cats, or assisting with daily tasks at the shelter. This provides much-needed support and donations, whether monetary or in the form of pet supplies, are greatly appreciated. Also, by spreading awareness about the work of pet shelters through social media or organizing fundraising events can make a significant impact. Take some time out visit a shelter today and get acquainted with your 4 legged friends. The importance of education and outreach in promoting responsible pet ownership must be part of the conversation. Will you do your part? Read How to Help Here:

https://betterworld.org/blog/fundraising/how-to-help-animal-shelters/

Climate Change

We advance innovative management approaches that address the impacts of changing ocean conditions and enhance the resilience of both fish and fishing communities. As warming waters alter where fish live and what they eat, we adjust our conservation efforts to keep pace. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines resilience as a “system’s capacity to anticipate and reduce, cope with, and respond to and recover from external disruptions.“ Story: https://wildoceans.org/wild-oceans-joins-world-climate-change-statement/

Climate Change Solutions

Public lands should be part of the climate change solution While public lands are known for conservation, recreation and cultural preservation, millions of acres are currently leased by fossil fuel

Public lands should be part of the climate

change solution

While public lands are known for conservation, recreation and cultural preservation,

millions of acres are currently leased by fossil fuel companies for the extraction of coal,

oil and gas. The federal government pays little scrutiny to the development of these

fossil fuels and the pollution they generate, despite their considerable contribution to

the climate crisis that is hurting our communities and wildlife.

Full Story:

https://www.wilderness.org/key-issues/climate-change-solutions

3 Billion Birds Gone!

Help Reverse Bird Declines Today The biodiversity crisis has come to our backyards. In less than a single human lifetime, 2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the

Help Reverse Bird Declines Today

The biodiversity crisis has come to our backyards. In less than a single human lifetime,

2.9 billion breeding adult birds have been lost from the United States and Canada, across

every ecosystem and including familiar birds: The Dark-eyed Junco has lost an

incredible 175 million individuals from its population.

The White-throated Sparrow

has lost 93 million. To put it another way, we’ve lost more than a quarter of our birdlife since

1970. These findings were reported in the world’s leading scientific journal, Science, by

researchers at seven institutions, including American Bird Conservancy.

Read Full Story: >

https://abcbirds.org/3-billion-birds/

Debunking eight myths about climate change

The world is warming at a record pace, with unseasonable heat baking nearly every continent on Earth. April, the last month for which statistics are available, marked the 11th consecutive

The world is warming at a record pace, with unseasonable heat baking nearly every

continent on Earth. April, the last month for which statistics are available, marked

the 11th consecutive month the planet has set a new temperature high.

Myth #1: Climate change has always happened, so we should not worry about it.

Myth #2: Climate change is a natural process. It has nothing to do with people.

Myth #3: A couple of degrees of warming is not that big of a deal.

Myth #4: An increase in cold snaps shows climate change is not real.

Myth #5: Scientists disagree on the cause of climate change.

Myth #6: It is too late to avert a climate catastrophe, so we might as well

keep burning fossil fuels.

Myth #7: Climate models are unreliable.

Myth #8: We do not need to worry about lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Humanity is inventive; we can just adapt to climate change.

Read Full Story Here:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/debunking-eight-common-myths-about-climate-change

Public Criticism and Calls for Resignation:

Should their behavior be deemed unethical or inappropriate, Justices’ can face significant public and political pressure to resign. Even if formal impeachment proceedings has not been initiated. Judicial Conduct and

Should their behavior be deemed unethical or inappropriate, Justices’ can face significant public and political pressure to resign. Even if formal impeachment proceedings has not been initiated. Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980: This act primarily governs lower federal judges, complaints about the conduct of justices can be filed. This prompts investigations and actions by the Judicial Conference of the United States. But its application to the Supreme Court justices is limited due to the separation of powers and the lifetime tenure granted to justices by the Constitution. Professional and Academic Critique: https://substack.com/home/post/p-145397637?source=queue

Supreme Court justices have faced impeachment proceedings

none have been successfully removed through the complete impeachment and conviction process. https://malicioustalk.substack.com/p/supreme-court-justices-have-faced

none have been successfully removed through the complete impeachment and conviction process.

https://malicioustalk.substack.com/p/supreme-court-justices-have-faced

A Decade of Change

The mid-70s marked an end to the women’s liberation movement. Fear and resentment of the liberated woman became more prevalent. This was understandable as the traditional homemaker had always been

The mid-70s marked an end to the women’s liberation movement. Fear and resentment of the liberated woman became more prevalent. This was understandable as the traditional homemaker had always been celebrated in American society, and now the world seemed to be saying that being a housewife was not enough. Women became divided, and many questioned whether women’s liberation was a good thing. https://www.propelhr.com/blog/women-in-the-workforce-1970s-a-decade-of-change-for-women

How did the 1960s change America

The 1960s changed the future of America because the counter cultural movement of its youth showed that one can use their voice to fight for change. It was a time

The 1960s changed the future of America because the counter cultural movement of its youth showed that one can use their voice to fight for change. It was a time of protests to encourage social reform. World-changing events that occurred in the 1960s included Richard Nixon’s presidency and the Watergate scandal, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, and the assassinations of Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, and Bobby Kennedy. The 1960s was a time of sweeping movements to demand justice. Protesters demanded women’s rights, racial equality, and world peace. Counterculture movements refer to a time when young people rejected their parent’s values and traditions and fought for their agenda. https://study.com/academy/lesson/culture-of-1960s-america.html