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On this day — May 21
On this day — May 21

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time22-05-2025

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On this day — May 21

May 21, 1950, in The Star: Armed Forces Day was celebrated in Anniston yesterday in grand style, with everything going according to schedule — even the desired weather. Visitors lined the streets downtown long before the parade started at 10 a.m., and 'thousands of visitors inspected the goings-on at the Anniston Ordnance Depot and Fort McClellan,' according to the front-page account. Folks who trained their eyes skyward saw squadrons of bombers flying over the city. Overall, the event Saturday was the first-ever united Armed Forces celebration. Also this date: Formal organization of the Heflin Calvary Baptist Mission into a church will be held today at 2:30 p.m., with the new church to be called Calvary Baptist Church. It will be the 34th Baptist church in Cleburne County. The minister will be Cole Skelton, a ministerial student at Howard College. May 21, 2000, in The Star: Today's edition contains details of all the graduation classes of area high schools in The Star's coverage area. At Oxford High School, for example, graduation ceremonies for 208 seniors are to be held in two days at Lamar Field. Co-valedictorians of the Class of 2000 at Oxford are Elizabeth Ann Bernardi and John R. Sudduth IV. The salutatorian is John Bryant. At Wellborn High School the valedictorian is Misty Dawn Phillips and the salutatorian is Charity Summer New. And at Anniston High School, the valedictorian of the 109-member class is Omoruyi Osula and the salutatorian is Crystal Shonte' Maddox.

Step through the Gamma Wave Wormhole: A New Era of Human Potential
Step through the Gamma Wave Wormhole: A New Era of Human Potential

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time21-05-2025

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Step through the Gamma Wave Wormhole: A New Era of Human Potential

Anolene Thangavelu Pillay is a psychology advisor with a postgraduate degree in psychology from Howard College, UKZN. Image: Suoolied WHAT if there is a hidden dimension in your mind—a neural wormhole, like a shortcut through the limitless frontier of the brain—capable of bending time and thought to help you leap from confusion to clarity? Once activated, it could rewire how you think, learn, and live. Science is catching up with what some of us have felt for years: that our brain have untapped reserves of power waiting to be unlocked. Perhaps, the key to opening that mental portal may lie in something called gamma waves. Gamma waves are the brain's highest-frequency electrical impulses, reaching speeds of 30 cycles per second or more. Think of them as the ultra-fast internet connection inside your brain, hyperlinking ideas, memories, and sensations at lightning speed. Think of your brain as a high-performance computer. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ When gamma waves are active, they facilitate rapid information processing, fostering a state of advanced learning, creative problem-solving, and emotional balance. Imagine being able to deliberately tap into this potential. Could we shift away from distractions and unlock our minds' full capabilities? When we transition from a reactive state to a state of deep flow, our brain undergo a significant shift. By stepping into the present moment and aligning our focus, our minds are able to process information quickly and efficiently, and we're able to tackle complex challenges with clarity and precision. So, the next time you find yourself caught in the noise of daily life, ask yourself: Am I operating in reaction mode or am I creating the mental space for my mind to thrive? Here comes the golden ask: How can you start tapping into that gamma state—not as a rare burst of brilliance but as a way of being? Fortunately, simple habits can help you access that high-performing state. Take just three minutes to focus entirely on your breath-your brain quiets the noise and shifts toward clarity. Visualising success—not abstract goals but seeing yourself in the moment—can also channel your energy toward what you want to achieve. Quality sleep plays a surprisingly crucial role—especially deep REM sleep, when the brain naturally emits more gamma waves. It is not just about rest; it is about restoration at a neurological level. During this time, your mind strengthens memories and processes what you've learned, laying the groundwork for better thinking and emotional regulation. Gratitude practices have also been linked to improved mental clarity and elevated mood, which in turn prime the brain for gamma activity. They remind us that peak mental performance is not about intensity, but about intention. And the more you nurture these small shifts, the more you'll notice that it becomes less of a moment and more of a mindset. What if emotional regulation was not a struggle but a side effect of an activated mind? Are you tapping into your creative potential or playing it safe? Innovation rarely emerges from comfort zones. It comes from cognitive flexibility—making unexpected connections, seeing patterns, and thinking beyond the obvious. Here's the unexpected twist: the benefits of gamma waves aren't just mental. By activating these waves, you can regulate your emotions, making you more resilient when faced with challenges. Have you ever had a minor meltdown due to a cluttered mind? Gamma waves can help clean up that mental mess, quietly enhancing emotional balance. Did you know the average person spends nearly 47% of their day in standby mode, running on distractive thinking habits and reducing mental clarity. Imagine if you reclaimed those hours with sharper focus and meaningful energy. That's the power of gamma waves: helping you move from mental static to full alignment and truly pioneer the human mind. Building on the discoveries of countless researchers, we step further into mind space that continues to unfold before us, shining attention on mental corners once hidden from view. Psychology and neuroscience have begun to guide us forward, opening doors to what the brain can truly achieve. But understanding alone isn't enough—what we do with this knowledge is the real major leap. Imagine a mental wormhole: not sci-fi, but a shortcut linking where we are now to the reawakened, creative versions of ourselves waiting to emerge. When we tap into gamma waves, we spark a cognitive breakthrough—a mind blown moment where ideas and insights sync up and spread, fueling a collective flash of genius that reaches beyond our current dimension. As we explore the vast expanse of our own minds, we may uncover hidden mysteries, shining like stars in the darkness. This mental spark could be the start of a new era—not powered by machines but by switched-on minds. So maybe the real frontier isn't out there in space. Maybe it's right here—in the human mind. DAILY NEWS

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