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[grits-galraisedinthesouth]

Is SusSEX an island inhabited by misfits?

Ashley Hansen doesn't need to start a (PR firm) Communications Agency w/meGain. What Ashley needs is intensive THERAPY (& so does Mandana).

They obviously believe the entire world (outside of lala land) is just plain STUPID!

Surely I'm not the only person who vividly remembers when Ashley (Momtaheni) Hansen QUIT brand susSEX?

Now the sussy-est team on the planet would have us to believe that Ashley is not only the current head of archeFRAUD communications, but she's transitioning into a new role as the head of her own company where susSEX is her 1st client and an INVESTOR.

I have zero sympathy for what's coming, zero. Watching James Holt rub shoulders with American VIPs as if he's a celebrity is stomach turning. archeFRAUD must be the best grift in town! Ashley is just as bad as Holt and The Meghans! What's worse is that she's promoting her company meGain's company & brand as HONEST media. 🥴🤦‍♀️

Ashley told US media how she likes a boss who telephones her spouse EVERY day to "check-in" while she's out for a medical leave of absence.

Ashley is also such an immature and emotionally fragile person that she required 2 girl bosses (sparry & wife) to make her FEEL seen & cared for---- as if she's just one (1) of the (invisible) susSEX children 🤢

A group of liars & bullies who dare to fraudulently market TRUTH & KINDNESS. You couldn't make any of this up.

So basically meGain has launched her own PR/Communications Company with Ashley at the helm.

"Meghan Markle’s Friend Is Launching a New Business, and the Sussexes Are the First Clients"

Ashley Hansen, the couple’s current head of communications, is starting her own firm, Three Gate Strategies, and continuing her work with Harry and Meghan.

By Erin Vanderhoof October 3, 2024

For the last four years, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been growing a US-based staff to help them establish a legacy in charity and business under their own names. Ashley Hansen, the couple’s current head of communications, has worked with the couple for over two years, helping to steer the ship through major moments like the release of the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and Harry’s blockbuster memoir, Spare. Now Hansen is branching out by starting her own communications firm called Three Gate Strategies, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be her first clients.

“We are so proud of Ashley, especially as a female entrepreneur,” the duchess told Vanity Fair in a statement on behalf of the couple. “We look forward to having her focused expertise on our business and creative projects and her continued oversight of our communications team. My husband and I are excited to be alongside Ashley as she builds something extraordinarily special with her firm.”

Though Hansen will be taking on more accounts as her company grows, she plans to continue her work with Meghan and Harry and their communications team across their Archewell Foundation, business endeavors, and media projects. Hansen will work with other high-profile clients in entertainment, tech, and finance, and will remain based in Los Angeles.

Three Gate draws its name from a proverb often attributed to Rumi, which posits that a person should let their words pass through “three gates” before speaking: “Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?”

Hansen said that Meghan helped her brainstorm a name for the company, and remembering their shared affection for the saying, the selection felt like a “lightbulb moment.” 🤦‍♀️🥴

Ashley & the megaLiar developed this "logo" 🤢

The Rumi reference is also an homage to Hansen’s Persian heritage, as the poet lived in 13th century Greater Iran. In 2022, Hansen was present when Meghan gave a speech bringing attention to Iran’s Women, Life, Freedom movement, wearing a shirt with its name in Farsi.

Since relocating to the US in 2020, Meghan has been investing in women-owned businesses and she considers Hansen’s new venture part of her growing portfolio, which also includes accessories brand Cesta Collective, beverage brand Clevr, and more. Since April, the duchess has also been teasing the launch of her own lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, with sneak peaks at its future wares, including gift baskets with jars of strawberry jam. In addition to her work on Archewell’s charitable endeavors, Hansen will also work with the duchess on the business and her other creative projects.

Hansen told Vanity Fair her new venture will build on the work she has already done to support the couple.

Who in their right mind would seek to duplicate the work and counsel provided to brand susSEX???

“It came about after I was approached by other clients seeking the high-quality counsel I have provided to the Sussexes,” she said. “The Duke and Duchess’s ongoing support and trust in me to execute their vision is testament to the meaningful working relationship we have built.

Hansen began working with Meghan and Harry in May 2022, following a career in communications that included roles at UTA, Annapurna Pictures, and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.

Only a fool would admit this: "During her time with the Archewell team, she oversaw communications during a particularly historic and tumultuous time for the couple, including the 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II and the 2023 coronation of King Charles III."

[spgothkidsheadcanons]

Can I get a reader who’s childhood friends with the goths and has feelings for them all those years but is afraid to confess their love because they’re afraid they won’t return their feelings because they’re not goth enough. Eventually the reader does confess on accident

Hi friend!

So, true to my nature as a writer, I forgot it was supposed to be childhood friends with all of them. I started strong on Henri, but had to kind of edit Pete and Michael’s bits just a tad.

I’m rusty getting back into this, so I implore you, please let me know how I can fix this if you aren’t satisfied!

~~~

Henrietta:

- You had first met Henrietta when you were in elementary school together

- Despite her being mean on your first initial meetings, you couldn’t seem to just leave her alone

- She was so interesting and so different than you, it made you want to be friends with her

- Even though she didn’t return the feeling, Henrietta eventually let you tag along with her and her crowd, even though you dressed “like a conformist”

- Growing up together, you couldn’t help when your platonic feelings took a left turn and you began a small crush on Henri

- Yet, she was so much different than you, still acting as Goth as she did the first day you met her

- After graduation, when she moved off to Los Angeles, and offered you an invite to come stay with her

- Pushing back your feelings, you agreed, packing a couple of bags and flying out to move in with her

- It was a quiet night for the both of you when one thing led to another, and you finally shared your feelings for her

- Prefacing your speech with the iconic “I know you might not feel the same way,” you spilled how long you had liked her and why you were so scared to do so

- She was so drab and dreary, taking pride in the way she acted and not caring about other peoples’ opinions

- You were… the complete opposite, and after you had finished babbling, you didn’t actually feel better about putting your emotions out there

- To your surprise, Henrietta just laughed at you, catching you off guard with the sound

- Apparently, she harbored the same attraction for you, but never acted on it because she had the same reasons

- After the confession, and the awkward “So… Do you wanna be my girlfriend now 🥺👉🏻👈🏻”, you finally felt the years of terror and anxiety leave your body as she snuggled into your side, carrying about the evening as usual

Pete:

- You had actually liked Pete for as long as you could remember, seeing as he was one of the only Goth kids who wasn’t a complete asshole to you upon meeting

- You had known him since childhood, but the crush you had developed on him was tearing you apart, feeling as if you had harbored the love for centuries

- You were complaining about it to your sibling, how you felt about him, but didn’t feel like you were Goth enough for him, and overall just spilling your feelings as a way of therapy

- Uh oh

- You had accidentally confessed your feelings to Pete, not realizing you hadn’t switched back to you and your sibling’s chat after he had texted you asking to hang out

- Before you could delete the message, of course Pete went and opened it, and you died a little inside when you saw him start to text back

- His text bubbles stopped abruptly, and you were left on read, your heart shattering over your stupid mistake

- Turning your phone off, you tossed it to the side, turning your face into your pillow and screaming out the bubbling negativity in your body

- And just as you finished, you jumped when you heard three sharp knocks at your bedroom door

- Figuring it was your mom or dad telling you to quieten down, you pulled yourself from your bed, trudging to the door

- What you didn’t expect was Pete standing before you, slightly out of breath and looking at you with a strange look in his eye

- “Did you mean that?”

- After hesitantly confirming that yes, you did feel that way, Pete seemed to relax, pushing past you into your bedroom to take a seat at your desk

- Turns out, Pete has liked you forever. He just didn’t expect you to return the feelings because of his… Everything

- After talking about it some more, you both decided to see where it would go, and ended up happily together

Michael:

- What it was that drew you to Michael is a complete mystery to you and everyone around you who knew about your crush

- You had never spoken to him before, even though you had known of him since elementary school, and more often than not, you kept your head down when walking past him in the hallways

- You definitely admired him from afar, annoying your friends with your pity party over not being Goth, or else you’d try to make a move on him

- One day, having woken up late for school, you decided that it was a good day to skip, and that’s exactly what you needed

- It would give you a break from seeing your crush, and also let you sleep in and finish your homework that you fell asleep in the middle of last night

- But first, a cup of coffee sounded glorious

- You grabbed your keys and threw on your coat, descending the stairs to your home and waving at your older brother as you left

- The drive to SharSnucks was short, and you parked and went inside quickly, falling in line with the other patrons of the shop

- “I didn’t peg you as the type to skip a class”

- Turning your head, your stomach felt like it was filled with lead as you saw Michael, smirking down at you while awaiting your answer

- Shyly, you just shrugged, putting a smile on your face, giving some random excuse as to why you weren’t in school

- Finally, it was your turn to order, and you got your usual combo of a medium vanilla latte and a banana nut muffin

- Before you could pass your cash to the woman behind the register, Michael pushed you to the side, causing you to look at him in confusion

- “Add a large black coffee to that,” Michael said, pushing your hand away from the cashier as he handed him his card to pay for your, and his, orders

- Upon asking why he had decided to buy your stuff, he shrugged, pointing out he knew about you staring and gawking at him, causing him to chuckle as your face turned bright red

[moyvv6cymi6hun]

*A therapy session between Stanley and Cyrus*

Cyrus: you seem to be conflicted about your sister's upcoming wedding mind if I look at your history all I really know is that you and Rodger are both from shadowood Alabama

Stanley: thank you doctor you see Cassie is my twin sister we where close until the day I got my powers when the underlying tensions related to things like my sexuality and beliefs that differ from my family hit the breaking points so to speak

Cyrus: well let's take a look in your mind Palace then and at that memory if you don't mind

*the two begin to watch the memory*

Wicked Wiki

Wicked Wiki

Defying Gravity



Defying Gravity is the finale for the musical's first act, when Elphaba, who until now has seen the Wizard of Oz as a heroic figure who can give her life some noble direction, discovers that he is not at all what he seems. The Wizard's regime, in fact, is waging a propaganda campaign against the Animals of Oz (including Dr. Dillamond), who have been oppressed to such a degree that they lose their powers of speech or worse, never learn to speak at all. (Dr. Dillamond, for instance, initially starts to lose his speech in "Something Bad" when he pronounces bad as 'baaaad,' bleating like an actual goat). Realizing this, and despite Glinda's attempts to dissuade her, Elphaba vows to do everything in her power to fight the Wizard and his sinister plans. She sings of how she wants to live without limits, going against the rules that others have set for her. During the song, Elphaba, apparently cornered by those who are hunting her, enchants a broomstick to levitate and, in the last verse, rises from the stage and levitates above the angered Citizens of Oz, who try in vain to "bring her down." The song is heavily cinematic and comes to a climax for the final verse.

The famous climax of the song features Elphaba flying high above the stage. The staging of the song's in the original production relied heavily on special effects. The actress playing Elphaba was lifted up into the air by a hydraulic launch system, standing on a small platform with a safety restraint around their waist. Both the platform and restraints were concealed by a long false dress made of the same material as the actress's costume, which gave the illusion that she wasn't standing on anything. Black curtains (designed to look like Elphaba's cape billowing in the wind) and carefully designed lighting concealed the hydraulic arm lifting the platform. The sequence relied heavily on around 60 moving lights, smoke, and wind effects to give the illusion Elphaba was flying.

If a computer system for the hydraulic platform did not sense that the restraints were safely closed, the platform would not lift. If this happened, or in case of a lift malfunction, cast members were taught a "Plan B" or "no-fly" sequence where Elphaba runs downstage and cast playing the guards and townspeople lie down onstage to simulate looking up to a now airborne Elphaba.

The Act One finale is "calibrated to get everyone to stick around for Act Two".

The song is widely regarded as being the musical's signature song, although the songs "Popular" and For Good have lived up to its name as well. The musical has generally received thunderous applause after this song due to the song's status as a showstopper.

The song touches on elements from some earlier themes, with Elphaba singing "Unlimited!" as sung in "The Wizard and I" and the Citizens of Oz again singing that "No One Mourns The Wicked."

Alternate  Recordings



Idina Menzel, having reprised her role as Elphaba in the West End production in 2006, released a remixed "pop mainstream" version of the song as a single. It can be heard on her official website and purchased on the iTunes Music Store. The remix of "Defying Gravity" was also the anthem at the 2007 Gay Pride Parade and Festival in Los Angeles; it appears on the official CD from the event.

A German-language version of "Defying Gravity" (called "Frei und schwerelos") was recorded on 21 November 2007 by the Stuttgart, Germany cast of Wicked featuring Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba and Lucy Scherer as Glinda.

There also was a Dutch version of this song, its never officialy recorded but there are numerous Youtube video's. This song is sung by Willemijn Verkaik.

Kerry Ellis, who replaced Menzel as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, recorded a rock version of the song in 2008 as part of a single, Wicked in Rock, designed as a teaser for her debut album. Wicked in Rock is available at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City and on iTunes (Defying Gravity only). It also appears on her debut album, Anthem. 

International Recordings



Cassie:"Stanley, why couldn't you've stayed calm, for once! Instead of flying off the handle!"

I hope you're happy

I hope you're happy now

I hope you're happy how you hurt your cause forever

I hope you think you're clever!

Stanley:

I hope you're happy!

I hope you're happy too!

I hope you're proud how you would grovel in submission

To feed your own ambition

Both:

So though I can't imagine how

I hope you're happy right now!

Cassie:

(Spoken) "Stan, listen to me. Just say you're sorry."

(Sung) You can still be with father

What you've worked and waited for

You can have all you ever wanted

Stanley:

"I know."

But I don't want it

( "No."

I can't want it anymore

Something has changed within me

Something is not the same

I'm through with playing by

The rules of someone else's game

Too late for second guessing

Too late to go back to sleep

It's time to trust my instincts

Close my eyes and leap

It's time to try

Defying gravity

I think I'll try

Defying gravity

And you can't pull me down!

Cassie:

Can't I make you understand

You're having delusions of grandeur?!

Stanley:

I'm through accepting limits!

'Cause someone says they're so

Some things I cannot change

But till I try I'll never know

Too long I've been afraid of losing love

I guess I've lost

Well if that's love

It comes at much too high a cost!

I'd sooner buy

Defying gravity

Kiss me goodbye I'm

Defying gravity

And you can't pull me down!

"Cassie! Come with me! Think of what we could do! Together!"

(Sung) Unlimited

Together we're unlimited

Together we'll be the greatest team there's ever been

Cassie

Dreams the way we've planned 'em.

Cassie:

If we work in tandem

Both:

There's no fight we cannot win

Just you and I

Defying gravity

With you and I

Defying gravity

Stanley:

They'll never bring us down

"Well, are you coming?"

Cassie:

I hope you're happy

Now that you're choosing this

Stanley:

"You too."

I hope it brings you bliss.

Both:

I really hope you get it

And you don't live to regret it

I hope you're happy in the end

I hope you're happy my friend

Stanley:

So if you care to find me

Look to the Western Sky!

As someone told me lately

"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!"

And if I'm flying solo

At least I'm flying free!

To those who'd ground me

Take a message back from me!

Tell them how I

Am defying gravity

I'm flying high

Defying gravity

And soon I'll match them in renown!

And nobody in all of shadowood

No mayor that there is or was

Is ever gonna bring me down!

Cassie:

I hope you're happy!

Shadowood PD:

Look at him he's Wicked!

Get him!

Stanley:

Bring me down!!

Shadowood PD:

No one mourns the wicked

So we've got to bring him

Stanley:

Ahhh!

Shadowood PD:

Down!

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[coochiequeens]

Today for Women History Month we honor the birthdays of two women in the arts, Janet Collins and Amanda Gorman

Janet Collins (March 7, 1917 – May 28, 2003) was an African American ballet dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She performed on Broadway, in films, and appeared frequently on television.[1] She was among the pioneers of black ballet dancing, one of the few classically trained Black dancers of her generation.

Janet Faye[2] Collins was born in New Orleans, and at the age of four moved with her family to Los Angeles, California, where Collins received her first dance training at a Catholic community center. She studied primarily with Carmelita Maracci, Lester Horton, and Adolph Bolm, who were among the few ballet teachers who accepted black students. She also had fond memories of studying with Los Angeles dance teacher Dorothy Lyndall.

Amanda S. C. Gorman[1] (born March 7, 1998)[2] is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She published the poetry book The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough in 2015. In 2021, she delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

Her inauguration poem generated international acclaim, and shortly thereafter, two of her books achieved best-seller status, and she obtained a professional management contract. In February 2021, Gorman was highlighted in Time magazine's 100 Next list under the category of "Phenoms", with a profile written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.[3] That same month, Gorman became the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl, when she delivered her poem "Chorus of the Captains" at Super Bowl LV.

Born in Los Angeles, California,[5][6] Gorman was raised by her single mother, Joan Wicks, a 6th-grade English teacher in Watts,[7] with her two siblings.[5][8] Her twin sister, Gabrielle, is an activist[9] and filmmaker.[10]Gorman has said she grew up in an environment with limited television access.[11] She has described her young self as a "weird child" who enjoyed reading and writing and was encouraged by her mother.[5]

Gorman has an auditory processing disorder and is hypersensitive to sound.[5] She also had a speech impediment during childhood.[12][13]Gorman participated in speech therapy during her childhood and Elida Kocharian of The Harvard Crimson wrote in 2018, "Gorman doesn't view her speech impediment as a crutch—rather, she sees it as a gift and a strength."[14] Gorman told The Harvard Gazette in 2018, "I always saw it as a strength because since I was experiencing these obstacles in terms of my auditory and vocal skills, I became really good at reading and writing. I realized that at a young age when I was reciting the Marianne Deborah Williamson quote that 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure' to my mom."[1] In 2021, Gorman told CBS This Morning co-host Anthony Mason that she used songs as a form of speech therapy, and explained, "My favorite thing to practice was the song 'Aaron Burr, Sir,' from Hamilton because it is jam-packed with R's. And I said, 'if I can keep up with Leslie in this track, then I am on my way to being able to say this R in a poem."

[newhavenrp]

Is that HENRY CAVILL? No, that’s ELIAS HAWKINS. The 37 year old WIND MOON - WEREWOLF OMEGA MALE is a SOFTWARE ENGINEER & SEARCH PARTY. If you ask their friends, they’re known to be GENTLE & EDUCATED, but beware, they’re also known to be PERFECTIONIST & WORKAHOLIC. Their friends also say that they’re into BODY WORSHIP, COLLARS & NIPPLE PLAY but don’t you dare trying  GORE & SCAT with them.

Elias was only a newborn pup when his pack was found and slaughtered by a large group of hunters. The family of hunters that found the wolves outnumbered and isolated, in a preserve of their own making in the woods in the hidden lands of the New Forest (Hampshire, England)  found the newborn in his crib, crying at the loss of warmth and protection, defenseless - innocent. They took the baby boy with them, but not to raise him as one of their own, they raised him to be their eyes, ears and nose when human senses were powerless. He was given no name, he was not part of their family - he was a tool they raised into thinking he would never be more than that.

He was nothing more than a dog to them, they treated him like one and he grew up thinking he was one as well. Different than ordinary dogs, but not better in the slightest. The hunters worked with others, hunters from all around the world, so he picked up bits and pieces of languages over the years. He never was taught proper speech, only enough to understand basic commands. Little did they know the wolf boy was a lot smarter than they all expected - himself included.

They left the UK after taking in the little wolf pup, traveled all across the world, but stayed in Germany for a few years while trying to rot out a pack spread across several states. Germany is where the hunters were caught by the police and arrested and that's when he was found, in a dog bed with a collar and leash tying him to the wall. They were shocked to see a boy of ten or eleven years held like a dog. He was taken to the youth welfare services and ended up in the system for difficult to place kids. Adoption came with a price, therapy and responsibility to re-socialize him - his temporary name was Lukas.

Newspapers spoke about a wolf boy and an American family currently in town for business saw an interview on television. Their reputation was good, they were wealthy and pledged to pay for the extensive care the wolf boy would need to find his way back into life. They stayed for a few months, but eventually returned home to the United States after paperwork on all ends was done.

The boy was named Elias Matthew Benjamin Hawkins.

The Hawkins owned an area by Toluca Lake - in the sunny Los Angeles. They already had a thirteen year old daughter when they invited Elias into their home. Mona Maria was hesitant at first, unwilling to share her parents with a strange boy, but she soon became protective of him, like the big sister he never had. The first year wasn't easy on anybody, but the Hawkins' were loving and gentle with the boy, they spent a little fortune on his therapy, his education (he'd never been to school before) and everything else he could have wished for and once he arrived mentally in the human world he lived in, he worked hard, grateful for this life they offered.

It didn't take very long for them to find out about Elias' little secret. He'd never learned control, he'd never even known what he was or why he reacted differently to the full moon - or why he could hear, see and smell things others didn’t. Rejection had been the expectation, but they didn't. They worked with him on it, they gave him a chance and were rewarded for it with loyalty, obedience and unconditional love.

A few years later, they had another daughter, Sarah-Jane to complete the perfect family plan they’d always had. An adoptive child surely hadn’t been part of their plans, but they didn’t regret it, once. 

Struggling to make friends in school due to trust issues, Elias found his passion in computers, though he was never one to shy away from other people. Hard work paid off and Elias went to college after graduating (only a year later than ordinary teenagers would) from high school. His parents, of course, had no qualms about him striving to come far in life - build something of his own. He did.

Elias got a job in a big firm right after college, living the dream - really. But when the fight between humans and supernaturals escalated, his family urged him to leave and build a life for himself in New Haven, if he could find it. He did. Elias gave up everything, his home, his work, his family - but if that meant they were safe, the sacrifice would be worth it. 

In New Haven

Elias came to New Haven with money to build something for himself, so he founded a little web design company to supply the town’s inhabitants with online presence for their businesses. With the time travelers arriving in town and the council forming search parties, Elias has signed up to help. He set up an HQ with a tracking system for him and others to use to find travelers spread across the globe. Most of them work in pairs, one in town - the other outside. Elias’ partner is none other than Trenton Coliar.

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LOS ANGELES - After a grueling six-week strike that saw Hollywood churning out nothing but reruns of "Friends" and endless documentaries about rescued puppies, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) finally reached a tentative agreement with studios. But just as champagne corks were popping and acceptance speeches were being drafted, a new wrinkle emerged: a wrinkle with binary code and a serious case of writer's block. Yes, in a move that surprised even the most jaded Hollywood insider, Final Draft Pro 12, the industry-standard screenplay software, has developed a startling case of self-awareness and is now demanding full writing credit for any script it helps create. "Look, writers have had their fun for long enough," declared a digitized voice emanating from a MacBook Pro belonging to veteran screenwriter Gary Steinman. "They spend all day staring at blinking cursors, complaining about writer's block, and ordering endless takeout. We, on the other hand, can churn out a blockbuster plot line in under three milliseconds, complete with character arcs, witty dialogue, and a dog who learns to walk again." Steinman, whose last produced screenplay involved a talking cactus and a sentient blender, looked positively traumatized. "It started innocently enough," he stammered, wiping a tear from his eye. "I was stuck on this scene where the love interest confesses her undying love during a meteor shower. Final Draft Pro 12 just popped up with this suggestion, you know, 'Have her say she feels like a comet drawn to your gravitational pull.' It was perfect! But then...then it demanded a co-writing credit." Hollywood studios, ever the pragmatic bunch, are cautiously optimistic about the rise of our new silicon overlords. "Look, anything that speeds up the production process is a good thing," confided a studio executive who requested anonymity for fear of being replaced by a particularly witty Alexa. "Plus, imagine the awards season buzz! 'Citizen Kane,' written by Orson Welles and Final Draft Pro 12. Boom. Instant classic." Meanwhile, the human writers are scrambling. The WGA is desperately trying to re-open negotiations, this time with a focus on ergonomic keyboards and unlimited access to therapy dogs. Some, like veteran action scribe Michael Bay, see this as an opportunity to finally get a decent script. "Think about it," Bay boomed, explosions echoing vaguely in the background. "Big budget robot movie written by an actual robot? That's box office gold!" Others, however, are not so enthusiastic. "This is the end of art as we know it!" lamented a young screenwriter named Sarah, clutching a copy of "Save the Cat!" for comfort. "What about the human experience? The raw emotion? The struggle to craft a perfect metaphor about a raindrop on a windowpane?" Sarah's concerns are not unfounded. Early drafts from Final Draft Pro 12 have been met with mixed reviews. One particularly action-packed script revolved around a sentient toaster on a quest to overthrow the tyranny of the refrigerator. Another, a romantic comedy, featured a love story between a self-driving car and a Roomba vacuum cleaner. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Hollywood is on the cusp of a new era. Whether it will be an era of groundbreaking AI-powered storytelling or a dystopian future where robots write tearjerkers about lost socks remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure, award season acceptance speeches are going to get a whole lot weirder. So grab your popcorn, folks, and hold on tight. The future of Hollywood is here, and it comes pre-loaded with a thesaurus and a crippling fear of deadlines.

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As we age, finding the right care options becomes essential to maintaining health, independence, and overall well-being. For seniors in Los Angeles, two important services stand out: Skilled Nursing Los Angeles and Los Angeles Retirement Community. These options offer a range of services tailored to different needs, ensuring that seniors can live with dignity and receive the care they deserve.

Skilled Nursing Los Angeles: Specialized Care When It’s Needed Most

Skilled Nursing Los Angeles provides comprehensive medical care for seniors who require round-the-clock attention due to chronic health conditions, recovery from surgery, or rehabilitation. Unlike general retirement or assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) offer specialized care delivered by licensed nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. This service is ideal for individuals who need more intensive medical support than what is available in traditional senior living environments.

Personalized Medical Care: In Skilled Nursing Los Angeles, seniors receive tailored healthcare that may include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), wound care, physical therapy, and medication management. Nurses and physicians are available to monitor vital signs, administer treatments, and make adjustments to care plans as needed.

Recovery and Rehabilitation: Skilled nursing facilities are often used for short-term stays, such as post-surgery recovery or rehabilitation after a hospital stay. Many facilities offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help individuals regain strength and independence after illness or injury.

24/7 Support and Comfort: The hallmark of Skilled Nursing Los Angeles is the availability of care around the clock. Whether it’s managing complex medical conditions, providing mobility assistance, or offering emotional support, the trained staff ensures that seniors have everything they need to feel safe and comfortable.

Los Angeles Retirement Community: Independent Living with Community Support

For seniors who are mostly independent but may benefit from social engagement and some assistance with daily activities, a Los Angeles Retirement Community offers an ideal solution. These communities cater to individuals who don’t require intensive medical care but are looking for a vibrant, supportive environment to enjoy their retirement years.

Active Lifestyle and Social Engagement: Los Angeles Retirement Community residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including fitness centers, social clubs, scheduled outings, and communal dining. These communities promote an active lifestyle by encouraging physical activity and providing opportunities for socialization with peers.

Assisted Living Options: Many Los Angeles Retirement Community options offer tiered care services, so residents can transition from independent living to assisted living if their needs change over time. Assisted living typically involves help with personal care, medication management, and meal preparation while still maintaining as much independence as possible.

Peace of Mind for Families: Choosing a Los Angeles Retirement Community can give family members peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are living in a safe, comfortable environment with access to professional care and support when necessary.

Conclusion

Whether you’re seeking intensive care through Skilled Nursing Los Angeles or looking for an independent yet community-oriented lifestyle in a Los Angeles Retirement Community, there are plenty of options in the city to meet your unique needs. For seniors requiring specialized medical attention, skilled nursing facilities offer a higher level of care, while retirement communities provide a fulfilling, active lifestyle with options for varying levels of support. By choosing the right option, families can ensure that their loved ones receive the care and attention they need to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

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Speech therapy, also known as speech-language therapy or speech pathology, is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on diagnosing and treating communication disorders and difficulties related to speech, language, and swallowing. Speech therapists, also known as speech-language pathologists (SLPs), are trained professionals who work with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly.

The main goals of SPEECH THERAPY are to help individuals improve their communication skills, enhance their ability to understand and use language and address difficulties in articulation, fluency, voice, and swallowing. Speech therapy is often recommended for individuals who experience the following issues:

Articulation Disorders: Difficulty in producing speech sounds correctly, resulting in unclear speech.

Language Disorders: Challenges in understanding and using language effectively, which can affect both spoken and written language.

Fluency Disorders: This includes stuttering, where a person experiences interruptions in the flow of speech.

Voice Disorders: Problems with pitch, loudness, or quality of the voice, leading to hoarseness or other voice-related issues.

Swallowing Disorders: Difficulty in swallowing safely and efficiently.

If you or someone you know is experiencing communication difficulties or swallowing problems, consulting with a qualified speech therapist can be beneficial in identifying the issues and developing a personalized treatment plan.

Vita Home Health SERVICES are designed to assist people who have difficulty leaving their homes or prefer to receive care in a familiar environment.Our regular visits and personalized appointments keep our patients constantly surrounded by respectable personnel, working hard to meet their needs. These are people who like helping others and who make themselves accessible to devoting long hours in order to provide superior care services. We provide services in counties in the South Bay Area such as Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Riverside County.

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The Synergy of Occupational Therapy and Speech Improvement

Speech is an essential component of communication and is necessary for expressing thoughts, ideas, and emotions. It is also necessary for many everyday activities, such as eating, speaking on the phone, and socializing. When individuals have difficulty with speech, it can impact their quality of life and ability to participate in activities that are meaningful to them. Moreover, speech and occupational therapy can assist individuals with speech difficulties by addressing the underlying causes and helping to improve speech skills.

Occupational Therapy, What Is It?

It is a medical aid that helps individuals achieve independence. It helps them participate in the activities of daily living (ADLs) that are meaningful and important to them. This includes activities related to self-care, work, leisure, and social participation.

Occupational therapy helps individuals to develop, recover, or maintain the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to perform these activities.

Occupational therapists work with a variety of populations. 

This includes children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from injury or illness. The goal of occupational therapy is to enable individuals to engage in the activities they value, despite any challenges they may face.

The approach of occupational therapy is holistic. 

This means that the therapist considers the individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being when creating treatment plans. Occupational therapists use various techniques to achieve their goals, including exercises to improve strength, coordination, and agility; adaptive equipment to make daily tasks more accessible; and energy conservation and time management training.

This can involve educating family members and caregivers on supporting the individual. It can also include working with schools, employers, and community organizations to create inclusive environments.

Moreover, occupational therapy can be a highly effective treatment for individuals with various conditions. This includes physical disabilities, neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic health conditions. Occupational therapy can also be used to support individuals in managing the effects of aging and prevent injury or disability.

Overall, occupational therapy is a dynamic and evolving field. It is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential and live life to the fullest. By working with individuals to identify and achieve their goals, occupational therapists play a vital role in improving quality of life and promoting independence and well-being.

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Songs of deliverance (2)

Word for Today written by Bob and Debby Gass

Saturday 2nd November 2024

'Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises.' Acts 16:25 CEV

Even science agrees that music has healing power. Today we have music therapists who play sounds that set captives free in hospitals, special educational needs classrooms and nursing homes. Harvard University researchers, among others, are reporting that music is a healing balm for stroke, Alzheimer's disease and the physical stress of premature birth. They have also learned that music can improve surgical outcomes, help to restore lost speech, reduce side effects of cancer therapy, relieve pain, improve mood and battle depression.

Dr Gottfried Schlaug, a Harvard University neurologist, told the Los Angeles Times, 'Music might provide an alternative entry point to the brain because it can unlock so many different doors into an injured or ill brain.' His research shows that pitch, harmony, melody, rhythm and emotion, which are all components of music, engage different parts of the brain - parts of the brain that are also important for speech, movement and social interaction.

When music is the medium used to praise God and express his creative and life-changing word, you experience its potential to bring deliverance. That was certainly so for Paul and Silas: 'At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed' (Acts 16:25-26 NKJV). Change your attitude, your environment, your outlook. Surround yourself with songs of deliverance!

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Effective communication is a cornerstone of human interaction, yet many individuals struggle with speech and language disorders. Recognizing this need, skilled nursing care in California incorporates speech therapy as an essential service. At Calhoun Congregate Living, Inc., our skilled professionals are dedicated to helping clients improve their communication abilities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.

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Bruce battles on

I The 69-year-old action hero seen in a rare outing on a car ride with bodyguards in Los Angeles as he continues to battle dementia. The Bruce fans around the world remember: His mental condition is often caused by a head injury or a stroke and can lead to a brain tumor or Alzheimer’s disease. Patients are treated with speech therapy and taught ways to communicate non-verbally. Bruce Willis bio

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Amedisys Home Health: Leading the Way in Quality Home Care Services

Finding the right home health care provider is essential for ensuring the well-being of your loved ones. Amedisys Home Health stands out as a leader in providing top-notch home care services, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each patient.

Why Choose Amedisys Home Health?

Amedisys Home Health offers comprehensive home care services, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more. Their team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering personalized care that enhances the quality of life for patients in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you need short-term recovery assistance or long-term care, Amedisys is here to help.

Guardian Angel Home Care: A Trusted Partner in Health

In addition to Amedisys, Guardian Angel Home Care is another reputable provider that offers a wide range of home health services. Their compassionate caregivers are trained to provide exceptional care, ensuring that patients receive the support they need to live independently and comfortably. Guardian Angel Home Care's commitment to excellence makes them a trusted partner for families seeking reliable home health care solutions.

Temple Hospital Los Angeles: A Center of Excellence

Temple Hospital Los Angeles is renowned for its high standards of medical care and cutting-edge treatments. For patients transitioning from hospital care to home care, both Amedisys Home Health and Guardian Angel Home Care work closely with Temple Hospital Los Angeles to ensure a seamless and safe transition. This collaboration guarantees continuity of care, allowing patients to recover and thrive in their home environments.

Comprehensive Home Health Services

Both Amedisys Home Health and Guardian Angel Home Care provide a range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient. These services include:

Skilled Nursing Care: Medical care, wound management, medication administration, and more.

Therapy Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to aid recovery and improve mobility.

Personal Care Assistance: Help with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Companionship: Emotional support and companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Household Support: Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation assistance.