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U.S., Indonesia swap debt to save coral reefs
2025-04-14 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Editors note: Conservation International announced on Jan. 15, 2025, that the debt-for-nature swap between the United States, Indonesia and several non-governmental organizations has officially been finalized. This means that US$ 35 million will begin to flow toward the protection and restoration of Indonesias highest-priority coral reef ecosystems, including Raja Ampat, where Conservation International has worked for two decades. Good things sometimes take a long time to achieve, said Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan in a statement after the deal closed, thanking donors and supporters. With your help we have achieved a great and lasting victory. This story originally published in July, 2024.The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs in the most biodiverse ocean area on Earth.The debt-for-nature swap will fund coral restoration in two key areas of the Pac...
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Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Gere, More Denounce Oscars' Response to 'No Other Land' Director Attack
2025-04-14 01:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Speaking OutThe Oscars later issued an apology for failing to name Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who was reportedly attacked by Israeli soldiers, in their statementElizabeth Olsen, Richard Gere, and Penélope Cruz are among the A-list actors whove signed an open letter criticizing Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences leadership for their response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian filmmaker who won an Oscar for co-directing No Other Land, just weeks prior.We stand in condemnation of the brutal assault and unlawful detention of Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal by settlers and Israeli forces in the West Bank, read the letter. As artists, we depend on our ability to tell stories without reprisals. Documentary filmmakers often expose themselves to extreme risks to enlighten the world. The letter was signed by over 680 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from across genres, including Raul Castillo, Sa...
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Leo Carlsson's hilarious reaction to Ducks comeback win vs. Rangers
2025-04-14 01:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
The Anaheim Ducks earned one of their most thrilling victories of the 2024-25 season on Friday night, erasing a late 4-2 deficit and coming back to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 in overtime at the Honda Center.And Leo Carlsson, who led the way with his first career four-point game, was the comeback catalyst.I don't know, I just think everybody has that dog in them, so it's easy, the Swedish forward told rinkside reporter Aly Lozoff afterwards. Fun to get on the board two games in a row. Feels good out there. It's not too hard, it's not too easy either, so it's fun."Everybody has that dawg in them."First career 4-point game for Leo Carlsson@AnaheimDucks | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/Mrx4t6t5w7 Victory+ (@victoryplustv) March 29, 2025The Ducks looked down and out after trailing 4-2 with six minutes left in regulation. But goals from Cutter Gauthier and Olen Zellweger both assisted by Carlsson late in the third sent the game to extra time.And Mason McTavish finished off a nice...
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