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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Exciting ‘Forever Home' announcement revealed!
We're so honored and pleased to announce that our very own SkyTracker Meteorologist Alex Wasilenko will be the Central Vermont Humane Society's Emcee for their biggest fundraiser of the year, 'Walk for Animals'. 'Walk for Animals' is slated for June 7th and it starts at 9:30 AM on the front lawn of the State House. You will be able to enjoy a walk around downtown Montpelier with other like-minded animal advocates/lovers. This is a free event that is open to the public, but you must register to join the fun. Along with the walk, there will be kids activities, various vendors, free refreshments, a pet costume contest, a trick competition, and much more. Also, back by popular demand will be the opportunity to get a professional dog headshot taken by Paul Richardson. For much more information and how to register, please be sure to visit the Central Vermont Humane Society's website. Along with the 'Walk for Animals' event coming up on June 7th, we also wanted to highlight some happenings with our friends at Queen City Cats in Burlington, Vermont. Their partners at the Queen City Cat Lounge will be hosting a guided meditation class on Wednesday this week. The Lounge describe the event by saying, 'Purr-epare to go deep into a meditative state while doing slow, gentle movements. Karen Waters (owner of Nourishing Touch) will demonstrate and repeat Qigong meditative movements along to verbal imagery and calming music. Expect to feel relaxed, restored, energized, and more connected to yourself and others.' For more information and to book your spot, you can visit the Queen City Cat Lounge website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Restival 2025 in Waterford to feature Qigong, Wim Hof, forest bathing and Karl Henry
The event will offer two days of escapism, with guided yoga classes led by Catherine O'Donoghue, a sound healing session with Tidal Soul Wellness, pilates classes with Helen O'Donovan, Qigong with Hellen Kang-Griffith, and a workout with Karl Henry. There will also be guided Shinrin-yoku forest bathing walks and health and wellness talks, including a Wim Hof Method talk with expert Marta Vera. Throughout the weekend, guests can look forward to a variety of experiences. Award-winning life coach and NLP practitioner Tara Rafter will share transformative strategies for personal growth. Louise Ryan from Sunfleck will explore the calming power of nature and its role in managing daily stress. Writer, social entrepreneur, and thought leader Sonya Lennon will deliver a headline talk, offering reflections on living with intention and purpose. John Lonergan and Caroline Crotty will present a session on cultivating a positive mental health attitude, while renowned herbalist and founder of Forager, Feebee Foran, will share her expertise in natural skincare and the healing properties of plants. In the areas of upward-trending wellness, Wim Hof Method expert Marta Vera will introduce the benefits of cold-water therapy. TedX speaker Dr Mark Rowe will guide immersive forest bathing walks through the gardens, inviting guests to experience nature's therapeutic power in full bloom. Hellen Kang-Griffith will lead a Qigong demonstration, where participants will be guided through mindful movements, breathwork, and energy flow practices rooted in ancient Chinese tradition. Whether you're new to Qigong or simply curious, this demonstration offers a moment to reconnect with your body, calm the mind, and awaken your inner vitality, all in the serene surroundings of nature. Expert in health and well-being Dr Mark Rowe embraces forest bathing, a practice developed in Japan during the 1980s that has become a cornerstone of preventive healthcare and healing in Japanese medicine. It is proven to lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, boost the immune system, and improve overall feelings of well-being. Expert guides will lead soothing Shinrin-yoku experiences through meditative ecotherapy excursions in the gardens. Guests are invited to partake in a 1.5-hour Shinrin-yoku guided walk exploring the peaceful areas of the gardens and can seek out restful spots to sit under the canopy of ancient trees. Dr Rowe said: 'Spending time in nature can be simply so restorative and relaxing, a tremendous way to destress after a busy day at work. The majestic Mount Congreve Gardens are a forest bathing paradise, surrounded by trees and set on 70 acres on the banks of Waterford's River Suir.' Wim Hof, known as The Iceman, is a Dutch motivational speaker and extreme athlete celebrated for his ability to withstand low temperatures. He previously held a Guinness World Record for swimming under ice, prolonged full-body contact with ice, and holds a record for a barefoot half-marathon on ice and snow. Marta Vera, who will speak at Restival, is a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, fitness coach, and breathwork expert. Tickets for Restival 2025 are available online at priced at €39 per day or €65 for a weekend pass. Spaces are limited to preserve the peaceful atmosphere and ensure every guest enjoys an intimate and enriching experience. For those wishing to extend their stay and fully immerse themselves in the Restival experience, onsite accommodation is available at the Estate Gate Lodge, the Court Yard Suite, the forest cabins with private hot tubs, and the off-grid bell tents, all located within Mount Congreve Gardens. Accommodation packages are available for the May bank holiday weekend, from Friday May 2 –5, starting from €445 for two people sharing for a two-night stay. Guests staying for the weekend will also receive a gift from Feebee the Forager. For group rates, contact reservations@
New York Post
22-04-2025
- General
- New York Post
Paranormal investigator known as ‘real-life Scully' dead at 80: ‘Icon and hero within the skeptical community'
A paranormal investigator known as the 'real-life Scully' who died last month was remembered as 'an icon and hero within the skeptical community' credited with cracking hundreds of mysteries. Joe Nickell called himself 'the world's only full-time professional paranormal investigator,' and was known for digging into some of the world's biggest myths before he died on March 4 at the age of 80 from an undisclosed cause, according to reports. The Skeptical Inquirer – where Nickell had worked as a columnist for decades – wrote last month that he probed various enigmas, including historical, forensic and paranormal. Advertisement 3 Paranmormal researcher Joe Nickell died on March 4. 'Joe was a hands-on investigator who could be found aboard the Queen Mary looking for alleged ghosts, or in a farmer's field investigating crop circles, or roaming the shores of Loch Ness looking for Nessie, or touring China studying traditional Chinese medicine and examining the claims of Qigong masters. This barely scratches the surface,' said Barry Karr, the executive director of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, which, along with the publication, is owned by the Center for Inquiry. 'Joe was a true polymath who often left you in awe of his depth of knowledge in, it seemed, a limitless number of subjects. He was a walking and talking encyclopedia with a never-ending curiosity to know even more and bring on the next mystery!' Karr continued in a statement to the outlet. Advertisement 'What a tremendous loss. He can never be replaced.' Karr called him an 'icon and hero within the skeptical community.' Nickell, also known as the 'real life Sherlock Holmes,' told the New Yorker in 2002 that his goal was to conduct investigations with a 'kinder, gentler skepticism.' 3 The Skeptical Inquirer – where Nickell had worked as a columnist for decades – wrote last month that he probed various enigmas, including historical, forensic and paranormal. Advertisement 'I'm tired of these debunkers coming by my office and saying, 'Hey, Nickell, seen any ghosts lately? Har har har,'' he said. 'I'm not saying there's a 50-50 chance that there is a ghost in that haunted house. I think the chances are closer to 99.9 percent that there isn't. But let's go look. We might learn something interesting as hell.' He said on his website that in contrast with 'mystery-mongerers' on one side of the spectrum and 'so-called debunkers' on the other side, he believed 'that mysteries should actually be investigated with a view toward solving them.' 3 Nickell, also known as the 'real life Sherlock Holmes,' told the New Yorker in 2002 that his goal was to conduct investigations with a 'kinder, gentler skepticism.' AP Advertisement He also listed more than 1,000 personas that helped him with his job, including magician, private investigator, federal fugitive, food-server, beer master and bigfoot hunter. Nickell was born on Dec. 1, 1944 and died in his Buffalo, NY home, his daughter told the New York Times in an obit published this weekend. 'He didn't treat a ghost story as a ghost story or a U.F.O. story as a U.F.O. story,' Kenny Biddle, the chief investigator at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, told the Times. 'It was all a mystery. He loved sifting through the evidence, like, 'OK, what actually happened here?''
Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Museum Channel releases the Life Story of Lady Lallaine Reed
( NewMediaWire) - March 05, 2025 - Glendale, CA – The Martial Arts History Museum is proud to release its latest video in its biography series which is featured on the Museum Channel, the life and story of Lady Lallaine Reed. Lady Lallaine Reed's life story reads like a legend forged in the fires of adversity. Kidnapped as a child, her innocence was brutally stolen, leaving deep scars on her soul. Years later, fate dealt another devastating blow with the abduction of her own child, plunging her into the depths of despair. Yet, Lady Lallaine refused to be defined by these tragedies. Instead, she embarked on a remarkable journey of healing and transformation, discovering the power of martial arts to mend her spirit and forge an unbreakable resilience. Through rigorous training and unwavering determination, Lady Lallaine Reed not only found solace and strength but also rose to become a renowned martial arts champion. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, a beacon of hope for those who have faced trauma and adversity. Now, an accomplished martial arts black belt, a former tournament champion, a Tai Chi instructor, Qigong master and a therapist, Lady Lallaine Reed is dedicated to sharing her story and empowering others. She is a passionate advocate for trauma survivors, using her platform to raise awareness and provide support. She firmly believes that through the discipline and resilience cultivated in martial arts, individuals can overcome even the most challenging obstacles and create a life of purpose and strength. A member of the Advisory Board of the Martial Arts History Museum, Reed is available to share her story through the Museum Channel as well as speaking engagements at conferences and workshops to help inspire others and empower hope to overcome adversity.
