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UAE Moments
5 days ago
- Business
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for July 19th, 2025
19.7.25 The Wheel of Fortune: Change is in the air, and you likely feel it already. If you're feeling restless at work or find that your job isn't bringing you the satisfaction it used to then you may be ready for something different. While it's not a good idea to act on impulse, this can be a good time to research your options and to prepare for a new beginning.
Nahar Net
7 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Hezbollah hands over all armed Ashoura men to authorities, report says
by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 hours All armed men who appeared in a video carrying machine guns during a Ashoura procession in Zoqaq al-Blat have been handed out to Lebanese security agencies, media reports said. Change MP Ibrahim Mneimneh had published a video on his X platform showing young men with machine guns in Beirut during Ashoura. The video sparked widespread criticism. Sources told local news agency al-Markazia that the handover came after a strict message from the security authorities to Hezbollah urging the group to hand out "all the men" who publicly displayed arms in Zoqaq al-Blat and warning Hezbollah that there will be "no more leniency or tolerance" in security matters.
Nahar Net
7 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Hezbollah hands over all armed Ashoura men to authorities, report says
All armed men who appeared in a video carrying machine guns during a Ashoura procession in Zoqaq al-Blat have been handed out to Lebanese security agencies, media reports said. Change MP Ibrahim Mneimneh had published a video on his X platform showing young men with machine guns in Beirut during Ashoura. The video sparked widespread criticism. Sources told local news agency al-Markazia that the handover came after a strict message from the security authorities to Hezbollah urging the group to hand out "all the men" who publicly displayed arms in Zoqaq al-Blat and warning Hezbollah that there will be "no more leniency or tolerance" in security matters.
Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Practice must pay €10k to patient removed from medical card list after complaint
A Clare-based medical practice has been ordered to pay compensation of €10,000 to a former patient after it removed her from its medical card list after she had lodged a complaint against the clinic with the Workplace Relations Commission. The WRC ruled that the Saffron & Blue Medical Clinic in Clarecastle, Co Clare had breached the Equal Status Act by victimising the patient, Sarah Mangan. The clinic denied it had engaged in victimisation of Ms Mangan when it sent her a letter on February 13, 2023 in which it stated that her needs would be better served by another GP given the breakdown of trust in the doctor/patient relationship. Ms Mangan, who had been a patient of the practice for over 30 years, submitted a complaint against the practice to the WRC in December 2022. However, the WRC also made a separate ruling that the medical practice had not discriminated against her on grounds of disability over her complaints that she had been refused medical services over her inability to wear a face mask due to various medical conditions. Ms Mangan claimed the medical centre failed to provide her with reasonable accommodation considering her disabilities and also that she was harassed on several occasions because she could not wear a face mask due to suffering from anxiety, asthma, dermographism (a skin condition) and autism. The Saffron & Blue Medical Clinic disputed all the complaints and denied that it had discriminated against the patient. It also claimed she had not provided any credible evidence to support her claims that various medical conditions prevented her from wearing a mask and it did not accept she had a valid diagnosis of autism. A solicitor for the clinic had sought at the outset of a three-day hearing before the WRC to have her complaints dismissed on the grounds that they were frivolous and vexatious. Ms Mangan gave evidence of various incidents when she attended the clinic for medical appointments without wearing a face mask. She claimed she was refused permission to wait in an internal waiting area and had to wait in her car, while on other occasions she claimed she was harassed by one of the GPs and a nurse for not wearing a mask. The Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court offices in Dublin (Image: Philip Fitzpatrick/Collins) She told the WRC that the clinic's practice on mask wearing was not consistent as there were other times when she was seen by a GP when she was not wearing a mask. After being removed from the clinic's medical card panel, Ms Mangan said she was refused as a patient by five other GP practices on the basis they were not accepting medical card holders. She was subsequently assigned a new doctor under the HSE Change of Doctor procedure for medical card holders. Asked about the impact of being removed as a patient, Ms Mangan replied: "It is awful. I don't trust doctors anymore." The clinic's director, Dr Colum Gavin and two other doctors, Marie Quigney and Maeve Cahill, told the WRC hearing that they did not accept that the patient's various health conditions prevented her from wearing a mask. WRC adjudication officer, Moya de Paor, ruled that Ms Mangan had not been refused medical services within the terms of the legislation and did not suffer any discriminatory treatment over the failure to provide reasonable accommodation. However, Ms de Paor said the timeline of events supported the patient's claim that the clinic reacted to her complaint to the WRC by deciding to remove her from its medical card panel. She noted Dr Gavin had claimed that Ms Mangan had been removed from its medical card list because she had lost trust in the practice and not because she had issued legal proceedings against them. However, Ms de Paor remarked: "I do not accept his evidence as convincing or credible." She said there was a direct link between the complaint to the WRC and the decision to remove her as a patient from its medical card panel. Ms de Paor said she appreciated that the doctor/patient relationship was "fraught" during the Covid-19 pandemic and that some of the clinic's staff found it challenging. Nevertheless, she did not consider the manner in which the medical team approached the issue was reasonable as Ms Mangan was given no notification or warning about her removal and was not advised that she remained a patient of the practice until assigned another GP. In setting compensation, Ms de Paor said the breach was at "the more serious end of the scale" given Ms Mangan was a patient of the practice for over 30 years with a complex medical history. She said Ms Mangan was also in a more vulnerable position with less freedom to choose a GP as a medical card holder. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hip-Hop star Zion.T opens up about self-hatred and finding self-love through music
In a world where social media perfection reigns supreme, it's refreshing when celebrities drop their guard and get real about their struggles. Korean hip-hop artist Zion.T recently did just that during a YouTube lecture on the 'Sebashi Lecture' channel, where he opened up about his journey through self-hatred and how it unexpectedly became the foundation of his artistic identity. The confession was raw and unfiltered - something that would resonate deeply with anyone who's ever felt like they weren't enough. "I didn't like anything about myself - not my music, not my face, nothing. I was so dissatisfied and felt so sorry for myself that I couldn't bear it," Zion.T shared with startling honesty. It's the kind of vulnerability that makes you pause your scrolling and actually listen. Sebashi (세바시), short for "15 Minutes to Change the World" (세상을 바꾸는 시간 15분), is South Korea's largest lecture platform that has become a cultural phenomenon. Think of it as Korea's answer to TED Talks, but with a uniquely Korean twist that focuses on personal stories and social transformation. Sebashi's format is deliberately intimate and conversational. Each speaker gets exactly 15 minutes to share their story, creating a sense of urgency that forces speakers to get to the heart of their message quickly. The topics range from social values and psychology to trends, self-development, and personal transformation - exactly the kind of platform where an artist like Zion.T could share his vulnerable journey with authenticity. When Insecurity Becomes Art What's fascinating about Zion.T's story is how his attempts to hide himself actually became his signature style. Remember those awkward teenage years when you'd do anything to blend into the background? Well, imagine doing that on stage in front of thousands of people. That's exactly what Zion.T did, and it worked in the most unexpected way. He revealed how he would steal his father's sunglasses - his dad worked as a driver - just to hide his eyes during performances because he couldn't stand the thought of people seeing him. "I didn't want to show my eyes, I hated myself so much on stage. When that flashy hip-hop music played, I stood completely still," he admitted. The irony? That's when audiences finally started paying attention. His stillness in a genre known for dynamic movement, his hidden eyes behind dark glasses - it all became part of his mystique. It's like when you're trying so hard to be invisible that you end up standing out even more. The Unexpected Path to Self-Discovery Here's where Zion.T's story gets really interesting - and relatable for anyone who's ever been their own worst critic. He talked about how he would layer his vocals dozens of times because he thought his voice sounded "thin and worthless". Every artist has those moments of doubt, but Zion.T took it to another level, literally building walls of sound to hide what he perceived as inadequacy. But here's the plot twist that makes this story so compelling: "The funny thing is, while I was hiding myself, I was simultaneously filling myself up. The things I created from self-hatred strangely became the ingredients that made me love myself," he reflected. It's like accidentally discovering your superpower while trying to hide your perceived weakness. This transformation didn't happen overnight. Zion.T explained that it was only after developing self-compassion that he began to notice others around him. "No matter how successful and comfortable someone appears, they're all the same," he observed. It's a universal truth that transcends cultural boundaries - we're all fighting battles that others can't see. Finding Strength in Vulnerability What makes Zion.T's confession particularly powerful is his acknowledgment that the struggle isn't over. "I'm still like this, but I wanted to win against myself at least once, so I gathered the courage to come here today," he shared during the lecture. There's something beautifully honest about admitting that self-acceptance is an ongoing process, not a destination you reach and then you're done. His message for the future is equally touching and hopeful. Instead of hiding behind past inadequacies and complexes, he wants people to hide behind their aspirations - "who we want to become, who I want to be, the life I want to live". It's a perspective shift that could change everything for someone struggling with similar feelings. The lecture concluded with a humble request that felt more like a conversation with a friend than a celebrity speaking to fans: "What I want to hide about my future is that I want to make music for a long time. I'll work really hard, so please help me sustain it a little longer".
