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Asking Eric: My songs about my new love are hurting my grieving family. Should I not share my music? – lonestarlive.com
The Asking Eric advice column is written by R. Eric Thomas.Tribune Content Agency
Dear Eric: I’m a 75-year-old amateur songwriter who enjoys recording what I write. I’m also a widower going on three years. When my wife of 42 years was alive, I wrote songs for and about her and us. I’d record them at home and send the recordings to our boys and in-laws who always responded positively.
I received great joy in sharing my love for my wife and my musical talent.
Now I have a live-in girlfriend whom my boys and family all embrace. Everyone says they’re happy that I’m happy and with someone who fits in well.
Now my songs are about her and us. I recently (naively?) sent out the first of the new recordings to the usual recipients and am troubled about whether to do it again.
One son’s cryptic response made me call him to talk it through. Even though he wants me to be happy, he really doesn’t want to hear my songs that embrace someone new. My other son was more accepting, but less so than before. My brother-in-law said he could only listen to half of the song because he’s still mourning my wife’s passing.
Now I feel like a songwriter who can’t share my songs with the people who matter the most in my life. Of course, we’ve all talked about this, but that doesn’t solve my problem. Is my not sharing this joyful music with my loved ones the only answer?
— Music of the Heart
Dear Music: I just have to say: it’s wonderful that you’re not only a skilled communicator in song, but also in conversation. You’ve saved yourself and everyone else some of the heartache of miscommunication by reaching out to your sons and brother-in-law proactively.
Right now, your loved ones may not be the best audience for the music you’re producing. But your music will continue to evolve and their capacity to receive it may as well. Because the joy of your songs is also intertwined with grief, it’s going to take time.
See how it feels to shift your audience for the time being — perhaps these are just songs for your girlfriend, or other close friends. Also consider an experiment: try expanding your subject matter for a song or two. There might be something else that inspires you to write. And your loved ones may welcome a chance to listen to it and keep this connection.
I know this situation may feel like a rejection at the moment, but know that this is part of the process. The album isn’t over.
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up for his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.
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Mid-Ohio Valley law enforcement agencies help children receive Christmas gifts – Parkersburg News
Dec 16, 2024
Vienna Police Sgt. Fred Cochran, right, and his wife Sierra Cochran, center, watch Eden Dwyer, 5, left, place a toy in a cart during the Vienna Police’s Shop With A Cop Event at the Vienna Walmart Saturday. (Photo by Michelle Dillon)
VIENNA — Police officers pushing shopping carts and children giddy with the chance to buy toys was a common sight in the Mid-Ohio Valley this weekend.
The Vienna Police in conjunction with other agencies, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Marietta Police all hosted Shop With A Cop events this weekend.
The Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79 held its Shop With A Cop event at the Vienna Walmart Sunday morning and at the southside Parkersburg Walmart Sunday afternoon, according to volunteer Laurea Ellis.
Officers from the Vienna, Williamstown and Parkersburg Police, the Wood and Ritchie County Sheriff’s Offices, the West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources participated in the event, according to Vienna Police Detective and Lodge President Ryan Black.
Ellis said they screen children to determine if they are enrolled in Wood County Schools and give preference to children that have had a negative experience with law enforcement when choosing which children will participate in the event.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Tristan Talarico, center, plays with toy lightsabers with a child he is helping shop during a Shop With A Cop event Saturday at the Marietta Walmart. (Photo Provided)
The Lodge helped 103 children through its Shop With A Cop event — 53 children at the Vienna Walmart and 50 at the southside Parkersburg Walmart — Ellis said, and they were all elementary school-aged children.
The purpose of Shop With A Cop is to project a better image of law enforcement, according to Ellis.
“We couldn’t do this without Walmart,” she said.
Walmart provided snacks for the children, according to Ellis, and a stocking stuffed with toys and other treats.
“It’s just a community effort,” she said.
Marietta Police Patrolman Tip Griffin poses with two children with which he participated in Shop With A Cop Saturday morning at the Marietta Walmart. Each child received $250 to spend on toys of their choosing. (Photo Provided)
Children were paired with a police officer and they received $150 to shop for toys, whatever they wanted, she said.
“It’s all about the kids,” Ellis said.
Vienna pastor Nate Gibbons helped out at Shop With A Cop as Santa, entertaining the children with jokes and singing Christmas carols until it was their turn to go shopping.
Families that wanted their childrens’ toys wrapped after they were bought could get them wrapped during the event as well, according to Ellis.
Vienna resident Jeannie Davenport brought her daughter Alyssa Horner, 10, to the Shop With A Cop event. She said her landlord told her about the program and this is Horner’s fourth year participating.
Parkersburg resident Eden Wyer, 5, shows off a Bluey toy she chose as part of the Washington County Sheriff’s Shop With A Cop event Saturday. (Photo by Michelle Dillon)
“We’re low income,” she said. “It’s been a blessing.”
Horner’s said her favorite part of Shop With A Cop is “the toys” and Davenport said the event helps her family “greatly.”
Black has participated in Shop With A Cop for four years, since he moved back to his hometown of Vienna, and he said it is an incredible event.
“It’s an amazing way to give back to the community, especially kids,” he said.
He thanked all the donors, volunteers, law enforcement officers and their spouses and partners that helped make the event possible.
“The joy and the happiness that we bring to the children,” is Black’s favorite part of Shop With A Cop. “Seeing their faces light up … It’s awesome.”
Parkersburg resident Maria Conner and her niece, who she has custody of, Eden Wyer, 5, were at the Shop With A Cop event.
“I love it,” Conner said. “It helps out a lot because we were tight this year. It just really helps out a lot. I’m very thankful.”
Wyer was paired with Vienna Police Sgt. Fred Cochran and his wife Sierra Cochran.
Wyer said she was having “fun” while shopping and that she loved the reindeer antlers the children got to wear.
Wyer picked out a bike, a Bluey set and other toys. Her favorite item was the “Minnie Mouse toy” she picked, she said.
“This is awesome,” Sgt. Cochran said after helping Wyer shop. “It’s good to see the kids get to enjoy it.”
“I just love little kids,” Sierra Cochran said. She agreed with Sgt. Cochran that the event was “awesome.”
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office held a Shop With A Cop event Saturday morning at the Marietta Walmart, according to Sgt. Mark Johnson.
They helped approximately 21 children, according to Johnson, and the children received $300 each to spend on toys. The Sheriff’s Office also helped the children get winter clothing like boots, hats and gloves.
The Fraternal Order of Police Gold Star Lodge 188 fundraised for the event and ran it, according to Johnson.
There is no application process for children to participate, he said, and most of the children who participate are recommended by their schools.
The Sheriff’s Office tries to help children who may not qualify for yearly help around Christmastime, he said.
Johnson and his wife helped a child shop.
“It’s great,” he said. “Part of the process is to let (children) see an officer in a good light … get a chance to maybe talk with them.”
He said he liked getting the chance to interact with children and the boy he helped shop chose Pikachu-related toys.
“We are seeing families that are very grateful,” he said. “(It) lets the kids see police officers in a different light because sometimes we have to go into houses and take parents away.”
The Marietta Police also held a Shop With A Cop event at the Marietta Walmart Saturday morning after the Washington County Sheriff’s event, according to Sgt. Tyson Estes.
The Marietta Police helped 20 children shop and gave them each $250 each for toys, according to Estes, and they also bought any children that didn’t have one a winter jacket, bedding and a Christmas tree with lights and decorations, he said.
The Fraternal Order of Police Pioneer Lodge 12 fundraised for the event and ran it, according to Estes, who is president of the lodge.
“It went really well this year,” Estes said. “All the kids were great. They were very, very appreciative. They had a great time.”
He said the children they helped ranged in age from 5 to their late teens.
Estes was paired with a 7-year-old girl, he said.
“She was a firecracker … I don’t have any girls,” Estes said. “It was great. She wanted fancy pajamas and things for her hair … and Barbie dolls, which I’ve never bought before, so it was fun.”
He said the Marietta Police hosts Shop With A Cop so that they can have interactions with children and show them that police officers are more than just law enforcement, they are members of the community.
The Marietta Police want to make sure “nobody wakes up and doesn’t have a tree and something to open for Christmas,” Estes said.
His favorite part of Shop With A Cop was seeing the little girl he helped be excited and seeing everybody, children and police officers, smiling.
“To just see a kid having a great day and knowing you’re responsible for it is awesome,” Estes said.
During the year his job “drains his battery … this (event), I get to get recharged,” he said.
Michelle Dillon can be reached at mdillon@newsandsentinel.com
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How to watch Dallas Stars take on streaking Washington Capitals – The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Stars host the Washington Capitals after the Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime. The Capitals are still without franchise icon Alexander Ovechkin, who suffered a fractured fibula in a Nov. 18 game vs. Utah.
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The Washington Capitals (21-6-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division) visit the Dallas Stars (18-11, 3rd in the Central Division) on Monday.
Dallas is 12-3-0 in home games and 18-11 overall. The Stars are 6-3-0 in games they score one or more power-play goals.
Washington has a 12-2-0 record in road games and a 21-6-2 record overall. The Capitals have a +38 scoring differential, with 115 total goals scored and 77 given up.
Monday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Capitals won the previous meeting 3-2. Tom Wilson scored two goals in the victory.
Capitals: Dylan Strome has 10 goals and 27 assists for the Capitals. Wilson has scored seven goals with three assists over the past 10 games.
Stars: Roope Hintz has scored 11 goals with six assists for the Stars. Mason Marchment has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.
Capitals: 8-1-1, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.2 assists, four penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.
Stars: 5-5-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.9 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Capitals: Alexander Ovechkin (out) recovering from fractured fibula.
Stars: None listed.
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The unexpected MVP of football fandom: Taylor Swift – The Setonian
Taylor Swift is a popular music artist with a loyal fanbase who is admired for her songwriting skills. However, her recent connection to the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL has sparked an unexpected phenomenon, transforming how football is experienced, particularly in relationships within the Chiefs community.
Sunday afternoons and how to spend them may be a relatable dynamic to many couples. Watching a football game could be an out-of-ordinary activity for some. This newfound connection between the stadium and Taylor Swift has opened the doors for young women to enjoy football games with others, fostering a shared experience.
The pop star’s relationship with Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce, has led to big boosts in NFL ratings. According to an article in Yahoo Finance, Swift’s attendance caused viewership among women to increase by 24% and in teen girls by 53% from the season-to-date average of the first three weeks of “Sunday Night Football.”
Moreover, Swift's influence has extended beyond the stadium walls. Her music has become a soundtrack to football games, playing in homes, bars, and tailgates across the country. This shared musical experience has brought people together, creating a stronger sense of community within the Chiefs Kingdom.
This PR touchdown was an unexpected play but beneficial to the team. While some may argue that Swift's influence on football is superficial, it is undeniable that she has brought new attention and renewed energy to the league. Her participation of being in the “bleachers” has made football more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, and the league has capitalized on this.
Her concerts have attracted new fans to the team, expanding the fan base and generating significant economic benefits for the community of Kansas City. According to Yahoo Finance, Swift’s appearances have increased the viewership of female viewers to more than 2 million.
The 2023 season was an interesting one with the Chiefs reigning again, but with the best player being Swift. Games like the Chiefs-Bears on Sept. 24 were the most watched NFL broadcast of the week with 24.3 million viewers because of Swift’s fanbase, according to USA Today.
The success of Swift's influence on the league continued throughout the season with a spike in ticket sales, the Chief's social media presence, and jersey sales. According to an article from Billboard, Chief's home games saw a 235% increase in daily average sales and tickets sold two weeks following Swift’s first appearance.
Ian Trombetta, a senior vice president of social and influencer marketing for the NFL, said to USA Today that the NFL is looking for ways to collaborate with celebrities and influencers who Gen Z audiences already trust to bring up the Gen Z and female viewership.
After Swift's appearances, the NFL's social media page was quick to use her influence to their advantage. The NFL social media changed their bio on X (formerly Twitter) to "NFL (Taylor's Version.)" This strategy, among other popular media trends the league participated in associated with Swift, has increased the Chief's following by 200,000 across all social media accounts. Kelce also gained 1.3 million followers across his Instagram, X, and TikTok accounts, according to Billboard because of Swift's influence alone.
No matter what happens in the relationship between Swift and Kelce, it has been a win for the NFL, and many relationships amongst the Chief’s community. Not long after Swift's appearance, her fanbase has connected to the NFL, the Chiefs have increased economically, and fans, specifically women, have been teaching each other rules about football. The future of football will grow through the social exposure of Swift's influence all because the NFL was open to receiving it and a touchdown—talk about a play that’s right on target!
Esmeralda Arias is the Managing Editor of The Setonian. She can be reached at esmeralda.arias@student.shu.edu.
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Charting the Human Immune Health Atlas – The Scientist
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Every individual’s immune system is distinct and changes over time, affecting their health and disease response. Recently, researchers mapped human immune cells to explore what defines a healthy immune system across different ages.
“None of the [current immune-based] atlases were actually robust enough for our purposes,” said Claire Gustafson, an immunologist at the Allen Institute for Immunology, who led the Human Immune Health Atlas project to gain insight into the immune system’s complexity and diversity.
First, the team established their atlas criteria: a wide age range, more cells per person compared to other atlases, and a large pool of donors to capture population and individual heterogeneity. They used flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing on more than 1.8 million cells from healthy male and female donors from the ages of 11–65 years old.
“While a lot of other available atlases have in the thousands of cells per person, when you look at rarer subsets, you’ll be missing those,” said Gustafson. “We actually did much deeper sequencing on a per sample level, where we got greater than 10,000 cells per person to build this map.”
From this vast cellular landscape, the researchers annotated 71 distinct immune cell subsets and generated a vibrant atlas depicting swaths of color. In the above image, each colored dot represents an immune cell, and dots of the same color belong to the same cell type, based on their gene expression.
The team observed changes in immune cell composition across the age groups. Building upon this atlas, described in a preprint, the researchers analyzed more than 16 million cells across the same immune cell subsets, discovering that T cells were primarily affected over time than other immune cells.1
“Deeply characterizing the immune system is going to be critical in designing better vaccines, age-specific therapeutics, and really gain insight into how changes might start and cause dysregulation,” said Gustafson.
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Hanwha Aerospace taps ex-president of U.S. defense firm for global business chief – The Korea JoongAng Daily
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Squirrel Ai's Dr. Joleen Liang Speaks at the Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference 2024 – PR Newswire
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SHANGHAI, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference 2024 recently concluded in Cambridge, UK. The event was co-organized by the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, the College of Education for the Future at Beijing Normal University, the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI) at the University of Cambridge’s Hughes Hall, and the Glenlead Centre in London. Dr. Joleen Liang, co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, participated as a keynote speaker.
The conference, themed “Human-Machine Collaboration and the Expansion of the Dialogic Space,” explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation in education, improving teaching outcomes, enhancing student engagement, and redefining the role of educators. The event brought together thought leaders, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
AI in Education: A Mix of Joys and Concerns
During a panel discussion titled “AI in Education: Friend or Foe,” Dr. Ann Kristin Glenster of the University of Cambridge, Prof. Jenny Gibson of Neurodiversity and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, Prof. Yuan Li of Beijing Normal University, Co-chair Kellie Mote of the JISC Accessible Digital Futures Project, and Dr. Joleen Liang of Squirrel Ai shared their perspectives on the future of AI in education.
Dr. Liang said that AI education should prioritize educational needs rather than just the technology itself. She noted that companies and researchers often become overly focused on AI advancements while neglecting the fundamental needs of education.
In K-12 education, it’s crucial for students to engage in problem-solving through active thinking and learning processes, rather than simply looking for direct answers. Squirrel Ai’s adaptive system was designed with this philosophy in mind, leveraging over 10 billion learning behavior records to analyze students’ strengths and weaknesses. By offering personalized learning recommendations instead of instant answers, the approach fosters cognitive development and discourages AI dependency.
Dr. Liang explained that AI would complement teachers by assuming roles in knowledge transfer and skills training, while they would increasingly act as supervisors, data analysts, and psychologists. In Squirrel Ai’s system, educators focus on facilitating student learning rather than direct content delivery.
Prof. Yuan Li emphasized the importance of using AI technology to drive educational innovation and prepare future teachers. Given the novelty of generative AI and related technologies, extensive research is needed to understand their implications, especially in teacher education. “Improving teachers’ AI skills is crucial, as they need to understand and apply these technologies,” said Prof. Yuan. “In China, there is significant policy support, and many companies have integrated large models into education systems for classroom use. To this end, our main focus is on how these technologies affect teachers’ practical teaching methods.”
Prof. Jenny Gibson saw great potential in integrating generative AI into relevant platforms and using it as an effective teaching method. However, she doesn’t expect teachers to be replaced any time soon, as “old-fashioned” learning methods and in-person classroom experiences remain crucial.
Kellie Mote, co-chair of the JISC Accessible Digital Futures Project, commented that while AI holds great promise, it’s not a panacea. She advocated for responsible and trustworthy integration of AI technologies into educational settings.
Squirrel Ai Committed to Advancing AI Education
The conference highlighted the integration of generative AI in education and its transformative impact on academic practices, instructional design, and assessment. Keynote speeches included insights from several thought leaders.
Prof. Wayne Holmes from University College London presented “AI and Education: A Critical Studies Perspective,” examining AI’s role in education, debunking misconceptions, and addressing ethical challenges. He discussed balancing AI technology with education equity and human rights.
Prof. Rupert Wegerif from the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Education spoke on “Generative AI and Expanding Dialogic Space,” exploring how generative AI fosters better thinking and communication among students. He advocated for leveraging AI technology to support education, aiming to enhance dialogic competence and benefit students in interdisciplinary and global dialogues.
Dr. Joleen Liang delivered a speech titled “Revolutionizing Personalized Learning through AI,” sharing Squirrel Ai’s research findings and insights on AI and personalized learning with international educators.
Since its inception, Squirrel Ai has invested over 2 billion yuan in technology research and development to advance AI in education. Leveraging over 10 billion student learning behaviors accumulated over the years, the company has developed the multimodal Large Adaptive Model (LAM) – the world’s first large model integrating adaptive technology with multimodal large models in the education sector.
By leveraging its proprietary AI adaptive learning and teaching platform, Squirrel Ai is expanding into the smart hardware domain. Its comprehensive suite includes AI-enhanced core skills development, intelligent diagnostic assessments, in-depth knowledge evaluations, sequential learning, MCM learning strategies, skill mastery training, mistake analysis, spaced repetition, error tracking journals, performance feedback reports, and Level 5 AI-driven interactive teaching capabilities. The technology has earned widespread acclaim from parents, students, and educators alike.
Furthermore, Squirrel Ai has provided robust commercial support for the rapid adoption of its multimodal adaptive learning system through the efficient expansion of its offline stores. With over 2,000 physical smart learning tablet stores nationwide, Squirrel Ai is now the largest AI learning device brand by retail footprint in China. Looking ahead, Squirrel Ai remains committed to providing every child with the best AI teacher.
Dr. Joleen Liang also said that Squirrel Ai has formed the AI Education Large Model Standards Committee to establish standards for AI in education. While trust in technology is essential, setting parameters and norms is critical. This requires a comprehensive consideration of the technical and knowledge aspects of education to ensure the effectiveness and safety of AI systems.
Looking ahead, Squirrel Ai remains committed to the research and development of its multimodal LAMs, maintaining its leadership in technological innovation while consistently advancing personalized learning. By introducing new and innovative approaches, Squirrel Ai is driving changes in educational models, methodologies, and resources, creating new opportunities for the future of education.
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Manoj Bajpayee had done interfaith marriage: Said- family members were not against it, there is no issue regarding religion in the house – Qrius
12 minutes ago copy link Manoj Bajpayee is in the news these days about his film Dispatch. Meanwhile, the actor has shared some interesting stories about his personal life. He told- I had an interfaith marriage with Shabana Raza. There was no family pressure on me regarding marriage. ‘I and Shabana respect each other’s religion’ […]
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Manoj Bajpayee is in the news these days about his film Dispatch. Meanwhile, the actor has shared some interesting stories about his personal life. He told- I had an interfaith marriage with Shabana Raza. There was no family pressure on me regarding marriage.
‘I and Shabana respect each other’s religion’
While talking about his marriage, Manoj Bajpayee said- My father was a very broad minded person. That’s why he was never against my relationship. I also tell my daughter that she should take her own decision regarding her religion. Both Shabana and I respect each other’s religion a lot. Since we both have different religions, there is never any issue in our house. Everyone has their own space regarding religion.
There were more Muslim people in father’s funeral – Manoj
During a conversation with Barkha Dutt, Manoj Bajpayee was asked that how was the experience of marrying a Muslim girl? Responding to which the actor said that I did not face any problem. My father was a gentleman, he was very friendly and many of his friends were Muslims. More Muslims than Hindus came to his funeral. That’s how I was brought up.
My daughter asked what is my religion- Manoj
The actor further said- Now there is a discussion at home about my daughter’s religion and which religion she will follow. My daughter once asked her mother – What is my religion? So I and his mother said that it is your decision as to which religion you want to follow.
I pray daily- Manoj
During this conversation, Manoj told that he worships in the temple every day. Whereas, his wife follows her religion. They do not discuss anything about religion at home.
Manoj Bajpayee plays investigative journalist in the film Dispatch
Recently released movie on Zee5
Talking about Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming project, he is in the news these days for the film Dispatch. This film has been released on OTT platform Zee5 on 13 December. Apart from Manoj, Shahana Goswami, Rituparna Sen are in lead roles in this film. This film is being discussed a lot on social media.
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