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Breaking – Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan governm...

Breaking – Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan government's media and information center, was killed in a gunmen attack in Darul Aman Road in Kabul today, sources said. pic.twitter.com/aYJGW1zFa3

— TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 6, 2021

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Afghanistan Journalists: How You Can Help

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The Los Angeles Press Club joins with the International Federation of Journalists to raise money to assist Afghan journalists, especially women, trying to get out.

To the IFJ Member UnionsAux Syndicats membres de la FIJA los Sindicatos miembros de la FIP

Dear Colleagues

As the Taliban take control of more towns and cities across Afghanistan, we are witnessing a rapid escalation of violence and threats against journalists and independent media.  

The Taliban have made huge territorial gains in the rural areas and media outlets have been forced to close or have been taken over by the Taliban to broadcast their own propaganda. The staff have fled or are in hiding.  

Just yesterday, August 17, 11 media outlets were forced to close when the Taliban took control of Baghlan province. 

Women journalists are being banned from working.   

The director of Afghanistan’s media and information center was assassinated in Kabul. “Dawa Khan Menapal was killed by gunmen on Darul Aman Road in the capital, reports said. The Taliban said he had been “punished for his deeds.”

In other areas, security fears mean that many media outlets are reducing their activities.

Already, over 1,000 journalists and media workers have lost their jobs.

The IFJ is working urgently with our affiliates AIJA and ANJU to provide emergency support, to help journalists take protective measures, seek safety and where necessary to leave the country.

Our affiliates in a number of countries are lobbying their governments to provide emergency visas to enable those most at threat to leave the country. 

We have now established a special fund within the IFJ Safety Fund to channel further support.  

We are seeking your solidarity to help us provide that urgent much-needed support. If you can, please make a donation. All funds raised will go directly to providing support to our Afghan colleagues.

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FROM IFJ:

IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said: “Violence against media workers is increasing daily in Afghanistan. We have a duty of care but also a moral duty to support journalists who are working and risking their lives to cover the conflict in Afghanistan. It is time for the authorities, rights groups, media outlets, governments and the international community to do everything in their power to keep journalists, their colleagues and their families safe. Solidarity and assistance are urgently needed.”

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Breaking – Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan government's media and information center, was killed in a gunmen attack in Darul Aman Road in Kabul today, sources said. pic.twitter.com/aYJGW1zFa3

— TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 6, 2021

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Celebrating Summer at the Hollywood Bowl with The Princess Bride

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Two of my most favorite things were happening together this summer—The Hollywood Bowl and the movie, The Princess Bride. I was so happy that the Bowl was open. It is truly a treasure of Los Angeles to be able to enjoy world class music in this outdoor amphitheater with friends.

A few video clips from the performance—

I love the Dread Pirate Roberts on masks:

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We saw The Princess Bride in Concert Sat. July 31, 2021

I agree with the show notes: “Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable! Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles… Experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before – with the power of the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing a brand new orchestral arrangement of composer Mark Knopfler’s score live-to-picture in a world premiere!”

The film was introduced by the film’s legendary director and producer, Rob Reiner.

Los Angeles Philharmonic performed the new score led by David Newman, conductor.

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If you have never read the book by William Goldman—it is a must read!

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Back to the FUTURE with The Hollywood Museum and Michael J. Fox

The Hollywood Museum reopened this week on August 4, 2021. The first ever Back to the Future Trilogy exhibit is waiting for YOU! 

At the opening ceremonies, Donelle Dadigan presented a check to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and there were special messages from both Michael J. Fox and Bob Gale. You can watch both in my video above!

Thank you to Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell for participating as well as the many stars who came to show their support! 

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On the same day, Mel’s Diner created a NEW BURGER: The Hollywood Museum burger! I loved mine! You can visit the museum and then go next door for your special lunch only available at the Hollywood location. 

“Donelle Dadigan, Founder & President of The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building https://thehollywoodmuseum.com/ announced today that the museum would go “Back To The Future” as we re-open to the public, post pandemic, with their blockbuster Back To The Future Trilogy Exhibit.” 

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The BTTF Film Franchise creator Bob Gale, who was instrumental in helping to create the BTTF Trilogy Exhibit, has loaned many of his personal never before seen artifacts and props from the films. In addition, the Shea’s have loaned out the Hero DeLorean from the BTTF Part 3 and other original props from the films. 

Dadigan said, “We are so happy to be able too once again welcome our fans from the U.S. and all over the world back to The Hollywood Museum, we have been looking forward to this day, post pandemic. Our priority is the safety of the public and to ensure everyone the best experience as they return to the museum.” 

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Among the other exhibits that await the fans include The Cat Women Exhibit, Marilyn Monroe, Harry Potter, Super Heroes of the 21st Century, Planet of the Apes, Dungeon of Doom, Hannibal Lecter Jail Cell, our definitive Max Factor Collection, and our beautifully restored Lobby with special Exhibits. 

The Hollywood Museum showcases more than 10,000 treasures from Hollywood’s humble beginnings thru today, including film, television, music, showcasing original props, costumes, star cars, and more. 

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If you have been to the museum before there is always something new to see, including artifacts specially brought out of the vault and not seen on public display for many years that will once again welcome you to the museum.

[image error] Get ready for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL!Donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation: Our single, urgent goal: Eliminate Parkinson’s disease in our lifetime. [image error] Read Michael J. Fox’s new book: No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality

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Verified on Twitter & on IMDb: Niver’s News: July 2021

July News 2021 with Lisa Niver & We Said Go Travel:I am now VERIFIED on Twitter! During the 1,001 years of COVID, something happened! YAY! [image error] Also during COVID, I filmed as a ski expert with Autopsy: The Last Hours of…Sonny Bono![image error]Now ! [image error] Thank you to AAA EXPLORER Magazine! I loved sharing about NEW MEXICO in PRINT! TWO ARTICLES!! [image error] Do you want to help in Bali and in India? Please support these projects of my friends. If you have a project to help during COVID, please let me know and I will help get the word out. [image error] Thank you to THE LA GIRL, Erika De La Cruz for including me in her launch event at NUA BEVERLY HILLS.Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uALmK8YPSypr4tQndTzBdA',sig:'-Xig5tEGwB2Cz3w8Azv38GaN_ebIuTkEYy8ISpEY8ow=',w:'594px',h:'401px',items:'1329986086',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});I was the moderator of the media panel at the Women in Travel Conference with AFAR, NATGEO and KOSTUCH. [image error] It was a virtual conference BUT I stayed at Chamberlain Hotel with Jen Faust and then at Le Parc Suites Hotel for the event. I have TWO new videos about WeHo! Enjoy…WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?

Here is the link to my video channel on YouTube where I have over 1.35 million views on YouTube! (Exact count: 1,355,779 views)

Thank you for your support! Are you one of my 3,167 subscribers? I hope you will join me and subscribe! For more We Said Go Travel articles, TV segments, videos and social media: CLICK HERE

Find me on social media with over 150,000 followers. Please follow  on Twitter at @LisaNiver, Instagram @LisaNiver and on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and at LisaNiver.com.

My fortune cookies said:  “Your talents will bring you the highest status and prestige”“There is Always time for you to try a new path in life” 

Happy Summer! Lisa

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Making a Difference During COVID in Bali: How You Can Help

When I learned to SCUBA dive in 1990, I expected to visit the underwater world and see creatures beyond my imagination. I never imagined that it would lead me to travel to the far corners of the earth and meet some of my favorite people. Thank you to PADI for all you do to save our seas and train torchbearers.

During COVID, the entire planet has experienced challenges and uncertainties. People have suffered with losses of all kinds. In Bali, Paul ‘Tosh’ Tanner who is territory director of PADI did not stand idly by. He and his family have made a difference and you can help too to make sure that families have food.

Photos and text below are from Paul Tanner.

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As everyone knows, back in March 2020 the world locked down, and Bali closed its doors to the world. The British government recommend that all ex-pats should leave Bali and Indonesia. We have lived in Asia for 20 years and our children were both born in Asia with our youngest born in Bali. We knew this was going to be hard, and we have taken so much from Asia, and it’s given us an amazing life so we wanted to give back if we could.

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Over the coming weeks people started to lose their jobs. Around 60% of people work in tourism on the island. The impact of no tourism on the island affects everything. Employees from outside of the tourism industry started to lose their jobs too. Banks, farms and even mechanics were effected from the shutdown of tourism.

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There isn’t any unemployment here, and the locals get very little help, if anything. Most have big families, and when one is unemployed, the others can help out. However, now entire families don’t have work and are unable to help out.

This has meant we have had our house broken into twice in the last year.

As a territory director of PADI, I am lucky to have a big network of people that have travelled and enjoyed diving in areas like Bali, and understand how everyone is impacted by this global pandemic especially on our island.

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In April 2020, I first asked for donations. People who knew me could donate and have 100% of the money raised go-to food for locals.

During COVID, I have raised money, bought food from local farmers and supper stores and gave the food to either families I know or to a non-profit called SOS Children’s Village Bali. 

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We now give to our local village which has thirty-three families, and 22 of the 33 do not have any employees in the family to support themselves. Once a month, we take the funds raised and give food to the local village.  

We also personally financially support 4 families but we do not use the donations for this. One of the issues about donating is knowing how much of the money you give, goes directly and completely to the people that need it.  We use the donations collected to purchase food. In this way, every dollar donated goes towards helping someone.

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People from all over the world have been amazing. We have had people from Canada, USA, France, Spain, China, Thailand, Sweden, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Dubai donate.

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Thank you to Erica Wedepohl, PADI Territory Director – Caribbean and Latin America and greatest dive buddy ever, for introducing me to Paul “Tosh” Tanner to share what he is doing.

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MORE WAYS TO DO GOOD:

COVID Relief in INDIA with my friend, Jonathan Reisman

Dignity for children with Bags of Hope

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In PRINT Summer 2021 with AAA Explorer Magazine

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Out and About: Flux Tufa Works

AAA Explorer: New Mexico Summer 2021

A fifth-generation silversmith, Jude Candelaria is continuing his family’s craftsman traditions at his new Flux Tufa Works gallery in Gallup. His great-great-grandfather, Juan De Dios (1882–1944), was one of the first Zuni silversmiths. “He learned from the Navajo,” says Candelaria, adding that Dios was known for tufa casting, which uses tufa or volcanic stone as a mold for the silver. Candelaria’s 92-year-old great-grandmother, Effie Calavaza, started making jewelry in the 1950s with a trademark design of a silver snake curling around turquoise and coral stones. “Everything I know has been taught from generation to generation,” Candelaria says. At his gallery—the only Native American artist-owned in town—Candelaria creates custom pieces with light-green Royston, the two-toned Kingman, and soft-blue Golden Hills turquoises. Each month, the gallery will also highlight a different visual artist and musical guest. Artwork, jewelry, and make-your-own jewelry kits are available online. (505) 870-7235; fluxtufaworks.com.   

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Out and About: Foodie Finds: Squash Blossom

AAA Explorer: New Mexico Summer 2021

Renew your commitment to healthy eating with a subscription to Squash Blossom’s “Blossom Bag.” Each Thursday, fresh, local-grown produce from dozens of farms located in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range are assembled in canvas tote bags, ready for pickup or delivery. Founder Nina Yozell-Epstein says she created Squash Blossom to provide regular income to local farmers so they can steward traditional farming practices and bring healthier food to the community. In each bag, you’ll find Nina’s Notes, which include recipes and stories about the famers. Learn how kohlrabi can be transformed into a hearty side dish or how two brothers from Corrales grew hydroponic tomatoes in the middle of winter. The bags are available for pickup at El Dorado, Nambe, and six Santa Fe locations. squashblossomlocalfood.com.

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