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Finding Identity Through Music: John Miller’s Journey as an Artist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Step into the enchanting world of music, where certain artists possess the extraordinary ability to mesmerize listeners with their distinct sound and soul-baring lyrics.Meet John Miller, whose musical journey has been an exploration of self-expression and a quest for authenticity. With his alternative pop style and a touch of classical influence, John Miller has carved out a space for himself in the music industry, enchanting audiences with his honest and heartfelt compositions.John Miller describes his musical style as alternative pop with a twist. Drawing inspiration from artists like Green Day and incorporating elements of pop, his sound is a fusion that defies categorization.The influence of classical music also weaves its way into John Miller’s compositions. Having started his musical journey as a violinist in his early years, he acknowledges the impact it has had on his melodies.“In elementary school, I was learning a lot of more classical songs. But I always veere...

A Victim of Traumatic Brain Injury Silently Suffers Discrimination… Until Now

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Race. Gender. Religion. Sexual orientation. Factors such as these are typically the first that come to mindwhen discussing discrimination.Without a doubt, discrimination is an ugly beast that exists on many fronts. However, a type of discrimination thatis far more common than you could imagine, yet receives little to no attention, is the discrimination against those who suffer from a medical disability. Namely, traumatic brain injury (TBI).Falsely labeling someone as incompetent; treating them as inferior; discounting them for their abilities; oroutright exploiting them for personal gain – are all forms of discrimination.Long-Term Effects of TBI Made Me the Victim of CrimeHi. My name is Zylo Marshall. Long-term effects from a brain injury I suffered as an infant have left me the victim oftheft, deception, corruption, and fraud. My life, title, career, prestige, and inheritance have been stripped from meat the hands of greed that sought to take advantage of my medical condition...

Lokahi Leaf’s Journey: Where Healing Begins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Lokahi is a beautiful Hawaiian word that carries profound meaning and significance. In the Hawaiian language, Lokahi represents unity, agreement, or accord. It embodies the concept of coming together and finding harmony in various aspects of life, both within ourselves and in our interactions with the world around us.The essence of Lokahi goes beyond mere agreement or consensus. It encompasses the idea of achieving balance and unity in all dimensions of existence – mentally, physically, and spiritually. In traditional Hawaiian healing practices, the concept of the Lokahi Triangle is central, emphasizing the importance of cultivating harmony in these three interconnected realms.Moreover, Lokahi extends beyond the individual and encompasses living in harmony with the world and nature. It recognizes the interconnectedness of all living beings and emphasizes the need to respect and care for the environment.For the Lokahi Leaf brand, the meaning of Lokahi serves as a guiding princi...

How To Activate Your Spiritual Gifts (Even If You Don’t Think You Have Any!)  – with Oliver Niño

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Oliver Niño, also known as “The Spiritual Activator,” is a Sacred Geometry and Energy Activation expert, thought leader, and celebrity spiritual advisor to stars such as Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Nina Dobrev. As founder of the Geo Love Healing Methodology and author of ‘Spiritual Activator’, Oliver has almost two million students from over 60+ countries, as well as an extensive celebrity clientele. He is on a mission to teach others how to clear, protect, and unblock their energy so they can attract more abundance, love, and purpose in their lives.The truth is, that everyone is born with a spiritual gift. Everyone. But Oliver, it seemed, was born “giftless” into a family of “gifted” individuals…His mother could sense future events soon to happen, his sister could heal people with just a touch, and his grandfather communicated with spirits. And then there was Oliver… with no talent, no spiritual skills, and no gifts to speak of.At least that’s what he thought. Until one day in...

High school textbooks fall short on teaching Latino history, experience, Johns Hopkins analysis finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Sabrina LeBoeuf | The Baltimore Sun (TNS)U.S. history textbooks for high schoolers are lacking when it comes to covering the Latino experience, a report by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and Latino civil rights organization UnidosUS found.The two institutions designed the project in fall 2022 and released the findings this month. The report, which Hopkins in a news release dubbed the “first comprehensive analysis” of its kind, discovered that 87% of key moments in Latino history weren’t covered in the textbooks reviewed. Books that did touch on those historical moments only described those Latino experiences in five sentences or fewer.Researchers focused on five states with significant Latino student populations — New Mexico, California, Texas, Florida and New York — and two with smaller Latino demographics, Iowa and West Virginia. They identified commonly used textbooks in those areas and settled on five high school U.S. history textbooks and one Advanced Placemen...

Hayward man retrieving stolen truck shot in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

OAKLAND — A 45-year-old Hayward man who came to East Oakland to recover his stolen pickup truck a friend had found was shot Tuesday morning after getting into a confrontation with the possible thieves, authorities said Wednesday.The man was in stable condition at a hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to his ankle.The shooting happened about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Independent Road not far from the Coliseum.Police said the man’s Chevrolet pickup truck had been stolen in Hayward earlier in the morning.A friend of the man saw the truck parked on Independent Road and notified him.The man drove to the site and when he arrived a man was sitting in the truck, authorities said.Before police were called the truck owner got into a physical confrontation with the man outside the truck. While that was going on, another man drove up in an SUV and shot the Hayward man, police said.The man seen sitting in the truck and a woman who was also present at the scene then ...

GOP probe finds Texas AG Paxton likely broke laws in office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

By Paul J. Weber | Associated PressAUSTIN, Texas — A Republican-led investigation on Wednesday accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of committing multiple crimes in office — including felonies — during an extraordinary public airing of scandal and alleged lawbreaking that plunged one of the GOP’s conservative stars into new political and legal risk.For more than three hours, investigators presented findings alleging Paxton sought to hide an affair, misused his office to help a donor, skirted protocols “grossly outside” norms and built a culture of fear and retaliation in his office. Investigators told the GOP-led House General Investigating Committee that there was evidence that Paxton repeatedly broke the law over the years, including by misusing official information, abusing his official capacity and retaliation.The dramatic turn of events in the Texas Capitol unleashed a new test of Paxton’s durability in a way he has not previously confronted despite...

Ribs & rails: Roaring Camp hosting its first-ever BBQ Cook-Off

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

Roaring Camp Railroads will kick off Memorial Day Weekend by holding a two-day BBQ Cook-Off — its first-ever — this Saturday and Sunday, followed on Monday by a family day featuring the Watsonville Community Band.On Saturday, more than 15 pitmaster teams will compete for cash, trophies and bragging rights in this official Kansas City Barbeque Society event, a traditional four-meat competition (chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, beef brisket). On Sunday, backyard barbecue teams will square off.Guests may purchase wooden coins for tastes (one for $6 and five for $20) or combine coins for a full meal — and then cast their vote for People’s Choice. Shanty Shack of Santa Cruz is pouring brews at the event. Food and beer sales hours start at 11 a.m.Family entertainment both days will include Karen the Cow Girl and her rope tricks, Old West card games with faro dealers, live music and bounce houses.For attendees who want to ride before or after eating, the steam tra...

SF Giants’ sloppy defense returns with a vengeance, costs them series sweep vs. Twins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — The Giants’ disastrous defense from last season had so far been a nonissue through their first 48 games of 2023. It returned with a vengeance Wednesday afternoon, as San Francisco committed a trio of errors and could have been credited with more while failing to complete a sweep of the Twins.It was sloppy effort all around from the Giants (24-25), who lost 7-1, and fell back under .500. They have not owned a winning record since Aug. 17 of last season.Starter Anthony DeSclafani was tagged for seven runs over five-plus innings, but only four were earned. He allowed a pair of home runs, hit a batter, issued a pair of walks and threw two pitches past catcher Blake Sabol, one wild pitch and one passed ball, that each also led to runs.The Twins also committed a pair of errors, but the Giants ensured they wouldn’t be as costly as their own.San Francisco’s trouble with timely hitting over the first two games of the series — a combined 3-for-20 with runners i...

Bay Area arts: 8 great shows to see this weekend and beyond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:10 GMT

There are a lot of great shows to see over Memorial Day weekend and beyond; including a collection of humongous dinosaurs, the marvelous Meklit and much more. Here’s a partial rundown.Super-sized dinos stalk S.F.Kids (and most parents) love dinosaurs, right? And the bigger the better.And that’s exactly what we’re getting with a new exhibit featuring plus-sized prehistoric behemoths opening this weekend at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.Captivatingly titled “The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,” the exhibit, organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, goes on a deep dive into the lives of the long-necked and long-tailed sauropods, whose ranks include the famed 60-foot-long Mamenchisaurus. And we’re not just talking about fossilized bone collections and skeletal reproductions (although there are plenty of those). The exhibit also examines how these creatures’ massive sizes were sustained by, and influe...