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There’s an old technique teachers use to demonstrate to sensitive students the concept of listening and paying attention to what others are saying.You are given a piece of paper with random instructions written on it, except that if you take the time to read the first instruction, “Do not read beyond this sentence,” the instructions are no longer random.As one of the students who skipped the first explanation at Harvey 1000 years ago and felt embarrassed but instantly wiser from that lesson, this lesson strengthens my listening and comprehension skills.As we begin a new school year in this space where…

Telluride, Colorado — It’s not uncommon for directors to express anxiety when showcasing their work at a film festival, but as he addressed the audience Saturday before a sold-out Telluride midnight screening of “The Apprentice,” the controversial Donald Trump biopic, director Ali Abbasi found himself sweating with a unique kind of nervousness. The screening, which was kept a closely guarded secret ahead of the festival, will be the first time U.S. audiences will see the film that caused a furor at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where “The Apprentice” received an 11-minute standing ovation despite threats of legal action…

Sotogrande has announced plans to develop a new academy at Almenara Golf, located at the five-star SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort in Spain. This transformative project will transform the existing nine-hole Alcornoc course into a state-of-the-art golf academy, setting a new standard for golf training facilities in the region. Almenara Golf Academy features comprehensive world-class facilities including natural grass tee lines, covered tee lines with VIP areas, industry-leading Toptracer driving range technology, a custom fitting centre, bar, café and evening practice facilities. Additionally, the new Academy will feature a Pro Coaching Centre featuring a nine-hole par-3 course designed by…

PHOENIX — A high-end kitchen appliance warehouse will break ground in January 2023 and was recently completed in Goodyear along Loop 303, two construction companies announced Thursday. Located near Camelback Road and Cotton Lane, Sub-Zero Group, Inc. sits on 36 acres and occupies approximately 600,000 square feet of industrial space. ViaWest Group and construction partner Willmeng Construction celebrated the completion of the industrial project with a ribbon-cutting event. The Phoenix-based commercial company invited Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo and other city council members to mark the moment. Excited to celebrate the completion of our ground-up tilt panel facility with ViaWest Group,…

Chautauqua Lake’s Grace Girling will help the Eagles defend their state title in Class D volleyball. Observer Photo by Christian StormsLast year’s Chautauqua Lake volleyball team had a lot of young players, making winning three straight Section VI Class D championships a tough task, but the Eagles were unfazed and the girls team exceeded expectations, winning the section title, Far West Regional and Class C state championship. Chautauqua Lake High School graduated with just four seniors, most notably Ava Olson, who was named MVP of the state tournament in Class D. Olson led the team with 220 kills, 104 aces…

In his 2022 memoir, We Are the Majority, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson wrote that he committed his life to Jesus in the late 1980s. “I did not, however, experience a drastic conversion like some do,” wrote Robinson, now the Republican nominee for governor. “My behavior did not immediately reform. They say sin is fun for a season, and I was in that season.” Robinson didn’t specify how long that season lasted or what sins it entailed. But according to Louis Money, who worked in several of Greensboro’s windowless, 24-hour video-pornography stores, Robinson was a frequent customer in the 1990s and early 2000s.…

Washington — In welcoming remarks at Mothers for Freedom’s annual gathering in the nation’s capital on Friday, the group’s co-founder Tiffany Justice urged members to “fight like mothers” against the Democratic presidential candidates.Later that night, she personally endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump for president after interviewing him onstage, their talk-show-style exchange being preceded by chants of “Trump, Trump, Trump” from the audience.The weekend rally brought together parent activists from across the country, signaling Moms for Liberty’s move to fully embrace Trump and his political message as the November election approaches. The group is officially a nonpartisan, nonprofit and says it…

Messenger photo by Britt Kudla: Gael High School senior Lauren Gibb hits the ball over the net at the St. Edmond Invitational. For more photos, visit CU.messengernews.net. To say new head coach Heather Seiden was ecstatic after Saturday’s St. Edmond volleyball invitational would be an understatement. In his first season coaching the Gaels program, Seaden led the team to a 4-1 record and a runner-up finish to No. 8-ranked Aplington-Parkersburg (Class 2A). The Falcons won the championship game in the second round, 21-10, 21-9. Elsewhere, St. Edmond (4-1 overall) has been on a roll, defeating Southeast…

The Virginia American Water team smiles with team member Peter Kulsar (center) after receiving the Utility Employee of the Year award. ALEXANDRIA, VA – On August 6, Chamber of Commerce ALX hosted the 2024 Community Champions Awards Ceremony presented by Inova Health System. Honorees, family, friends and colleagues attended the ceremony to celebrate the exceptional service of Alexandria’s workplaces. In addition to the first responders the Chamber has honored for 40 years, additional honors were presented to essential workers across six industries: educators, government employees, hospitality workers, healthcare professionals, senior providers and public works employees. The event was held at…

Photo illustration of the TikTok logo and the U.S. and Chinese flags. Researchers discovered more accounts linked to a Chinese influence operation known as “Spamoflauge,” including a TikTok account that posted a video that garnered 1.5 million views before being removed. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Hide caption Toggle caption Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, China is exerting long-term influence on social media in an attempt to pose as American voters and exacerbate social divisions, according to a new report from research firm Graphika. The campaign’s activities, known as “Spamoflage,” included accounts posing as American voters and U.S.…