Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He was known as a standout baseball player who was a left-handed hard hitter as well as a hard thrower from the outfield He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a Draftsman/Designer He loved hunting and fishing and sports of all kinds Brandon Duane Lamas of Ocean Springs; sisters Nora Rene Geraldi and Angela Kay (Stanley) Jones of Latimer; nephews Brent (Angela) Jones and Elliott Jones of Latimer; niece Amber Poulos of Latimer; and several great nephews please feel free to donate to a charity of your choice A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday 2025 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Arlie Duane Lamas Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Isabella and Alexandra — are as creative as he is Ilana Frost is a contributing writer at PEOPLE Her work has previously appeared in Elite Daily Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage ; Chelsea Lauren/Getty Robert loved grilling and cooking up delicious meals for his family He enjoyed participating in family gatherings of ugly sweaters and holiday game night Most of all he loved spending quality time with his family and friends Jeremy (Shuray) Lamas and Ryan (Amanda) Lamas; nieces Robert and Shirley Whitcomb; numerous aunts The first time I experienced unsolicited help to do my job blew my mind I was so used to working independently in the private sector and all of sudden I had what felt like unlimited resources It was such an unexpected and hopeful interaction that I could see exactly how having that kind of support helps how directly I could make an impact on others I have been fully committed to personal growth to the benefit of those around me ever since Mavericks are known for blazing new trails Read more stories on how UTA alumni are making an impact Enrique Lamas was chief advisor to the deputy director at the U.S He was responsible for effectively administering the everyday activities of the agency as well as coordinating with leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement the vision for the Census Bureau's future In his previous role as associate director for demographic programs Lamas led the Demographic Programs Directorate in providing relevant and accurate information on the size distribution and characteristics of the nation’s population The directorate also gathers international demographic data; provides survey and statistical services to other government agencies and designs new products to meet information needs Lamas served as chief of the Population Division where he was responsible for the population estimates and projections program and international demographic studies and technical assistance projects Lamas has held positions in three divisions of the Demographic Directorate He served as assistant division chief in the Demographic Surveys Division where he was responsible for about 15 household surveys In the Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division (now the Social he was chief of the Poverty and Wealth Statistics Branch and chief of the Labor Force and Transfer Programs Statistics Branch He began his career in 1980 in the Population Division working on income and poverty statistics projects Lamas has a doctorate in economics from The George Washington University Some content on this site is available in several different electronic formats Some of the files may require a plug-in or additional software to view To sign up for updates please enter your email address Measuring America's People and Economy One must possess a certain physical and mental toughness to succeed in football Every rep matters and must be played like it is your last Overcoming adversity on the field is not just expected; it is a requirement or going through intense practice sessions intended to test your stamina to its limits.  it parallels life: you will face challenges that will set you back but you will come back stronger by handling them the right way safety on the Florida Atlantic football team any day-to-day adversity that occurs on the field pales in comparison to the challenge of life that struck him from birth Lamas-Lanier was named a recipient of the Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award given by the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals to those who have overcome significant on and off-the-field challenges.  and my family because they all supported me,” Lamas-Lanier said No one exemplifies the meaning of this award as much as Lamas-Lanier He was born in 2001 under challenging circumstances to a mother struggling with substance abuse and being separated from his father His mom’s life was cut short by a hit-and-run accident when he was just eight years old and much of his childhood was horrifically plagued by further tragic deaths of two aunts and multiple cousins.  Surrounded by the temptation of gang life growing up in Goulds Lamas-Lanier instead put his head down and got to work on the football field being able to go out on the field and dominate my opponent,” Lamas-Lanier said Lamas-Lanier credits his faith in God and life lessons from his grandparents for ultimately keeping him on the right path “My grandma and grandad always instilled in me to just do what is right Don’t go out there trying to cause trouble because of the environment we were already living in and you can make up for it,” Lamas-Lanier said His hard work earned him a spot on the Christopher Columbus High School (Miami) football team where his play resulted in Division I scholarship offers.  Lamas-Lanier spent his junior season on the sidelines with a torn ACL and was told by multiple doctors he would never play football again But the unmatched determination never wavered Lamas-Lanier returned to the field in time for the playoffs and led Columbus to their first state championship victory overcoming a 20-7 deficit with just four minutes remaining It was a challenge that almost any spectator would deem impossible but miraculous comebacks defined his entire upbringing; it was only fitting that his high school career ended similarly After seasons at East Coast Prep and Lake Erie Lamas-Lanier returned to South Florida in 2022 as a walk-on for the Florida Atlantic football team where he is now about to enter his third year as an Owl Lamas-Lanier attended a ceremony in Las Vegas to receive his trophy as a Wilma Randolph Award recipient Accompanying him were two teammates who have substantially impacted his life since their days as teammates at Columbus High School and now as Owls: Offensive linemen Federico Maranges and Andre Lamas The latter is whom Courtney now shares part of his last name after the Lamas family took him in as one of their own.  The three share an unbreakable bond and enjoy their Florida Atlantic experience as teammates and roommates.  They showed me the ropes and how to accomplish things because they had already been there when I came in The bond is crazy; we’re always having fun and doing things around the house just having that brotherhood that Columbus instilled in us,” Lamas-Lanier said With two seasons of eligibility remaining as a student-athlete While he carries his individual goal of earning a scholarship and his desire to give back to the community shapes his mentality on the field “I want to help the Boca Raton community win a championship It would be good to bring back a trophy.”  he sees his future in a life of public service “It goes back to my determination to help people and better their lives around the community wherever I end up working I would like to help put out fires and do a lot of great things in the community,” Lamas-Lanier said Lamas-Lanier continues his football journey and hopes his story will inspire others facing a life challenge on any scale “There can be a lot of adversity that you can go through throughout your life but sometimes it can be a humbling moment for you Get yourself back up and do what you want to do in life despite the hardships that you go through.” Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting Persistence paid off for Miami Springs’ Orlando “Landy” Lamas The 49-year-old architect just won the Miami Springs City Council’s Group 3 seat unopposed coasting into a second two-year term in the Council’s Group 1 seat Their wins became official after no one filed to run against them by the city’s qualifying deadline on Friday He’ll replace Council member Walter Fajet after the city’s April 1 election I know what we have to do to keep our beautiful community strong and our economy vibrant,” Lamas said in a statement I will be fully committed to putting the needs of citizens first and championing responsible growth for our children and future generations.” Lamas is a 24-year resident of Miami Springs He is the principal of a full-service construction firm and has worked on numerous local development projects including Dolphin Mall and Bayside Marketplace He founded several other construction, hospitality and real estate investment companies, Florida Division of Corporations records show Miami Springs voters will choose three other City Council members this year Bob Best and Fajet are competing to replace Mayor Maria Puente Mitchell Irma Matos and MaryJo Mejia are running to succeed Jacky Bravo voters will choose between Thomas Hutchings and Fabian Perez-Crespo who are running for the seat Victor Vázquez is vacating after a single term The deadline to register to vote in this year’s Miami Springs election is March 3 Election Day voting (April 1) will take place at the Miami Springs Golf & Country Club at 650 Curtiss Parkway from 7 a.m Editor’s note: This report has been updated to include Mejia among the Group 2 candidates Jesse Scheckner has covered South Florida with a focus on Miami-Dade County since 2012. 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Learn more This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's prospectus supplement dated October 3 2024 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 11 (TSXV: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE) (FSE: YO0) (the "Company" or "HIVE") a leading innovator in sustainable blockchain infrastructure is proud to announce the appointment of Gabriel Lamas as Country President of Paraguay Lamas will lead HIVE's operations and expansion in the region in this role reinforcing the Company's position as a frontrunner in high-performance computing and green energy-powered data centers A Proven Leader in Infrastructure and Energy brings over 20 years of expertise in infrastructure A devoted family man and dedicated athlete a testament to his relentless drive—qualities that will define his leadership at HIVE Lamas has played a pivotal role in shaping Latin America's digital and energy landscape He led critical technical initiatives and large-scale operational projects as LATAM Director of Infrastructure and Operations and Global Director of Engineering and Design at Bitfarms Ltd His leadership was also instrumental in the ITAIPU Retrofit Tender where he oversaw the Basic Engineering phase and secured strategic contracts with top-tier contractors His contributions to implementing SCADA-EMS control center systems significantly enhanced the country's energy infrastructure reinforcing his reputation as a visionary in energy efficiency and digital transformation underscored Lamas' vital role in driving the Company's success in Paraguay: "As we become the largest private electricity consumer from ANDE HIVE will play a vital role in generating a steady stream of U.S dollar-denominated revenue for the government Gabriel's ability to execute and lead will be instrumental in ensuring our operations thrive while contributing positively to the local economy." Lamas has provided high-level consulting for global manufacturers of power equipment showcasing his versatility and deep industry insight met with Gabriel Lamas last month as part of their final due diligence in acquiring Bitfarms' assets spoke highly of Lamas' leadership and expertise: "When Luke Rossy and I met Gabriel during our final due diligence for acquiring Bitfarms' Paraguay assets it was immediately clear that he was the right leader to drive our expansion As an electrical engineer with deep experience in power infrastructure and data centers he understands the technical and operational aspects of scaling sustainable high-performance computing His discipline and leadership will be invaluable as we establish HIVE as Paraguay's premier digital infrastructure operator." Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role "I'm honored to join HIVE at such an exciting time The future of digital services is being shaped right now and Paraguay is poised to play a key role in this evolution HIVE's commitment to sustainable growth and technological excellence is truly inspiring and I'm eager to lead our efforts in making this vision a reality." I am fully committed to leveraging my expertise to drive innovation I will work tirelessly to ensure that our ambitions translate into meaningful impact—leaving a lasting mark on the digital landscape." With HIVE Digital Technologies at the forefront of sustainable data center innovation the Company is confident that Lamas' strategic vision and leadership will propel its Paraguay operations to new heights His appointment marks an exciting new chapter as HIVE continues its transformative growth trajectory into 2025 and beyond is a pioneering technology company advancing sustainable blockchain and AI infrastructure powered by green energy As the first cryptocurrency miner to go public on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2017 HIVE has grown into a global leader in digital asset mining and AI computing HIVE continues to innovate while reducing its environmental footprint For more information, visit hivedigitaltech.com On Behalf of HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/244817 SOURCE: HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. Sign Up Company Profile Computer Networks Copyright 2025 Newsfile Corp. All rights reserved. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. were the primary concerns of the Dalai Lama during this period He has worked extensively to build and sustain international awareness of the plight of Tibet In 1987 he put forth his “Five Point Peace Plan” at the U.S Related to his peace efforts, interreligious harmony frequently featured in his advocacy. In his essay “A Human Approach to World Peace” he wrote Interfaith understanding will bring about the unity necessary for all religions to work together we must remember that there are no quick or easy solutions We cannot hide the doctrinal differences that exist among various faiths nor can we hope to replace the existing religions by a new universal belief Each religion has its own distinctive contributions to make and each in its own way is suitable to a particular group of people as they understand life he pivoted from a larger conversation about avoiding violence to unifying science and religion: Writing for The New York Times in 2005 If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality By learning from science about aspects of reality where its understanding may be more advanced I believe that Buddhism enriches its own worldview and his family were detained by the Chinese government and have since been missing according to authorities outside China (China insists that he and his family are living a normal life in Tibet) Later in 1995 the Chinese government appointed its own choice for the Panchen Lama In a 2004 interview with Time magazine, the 14th Dalai Lama stated that if Tibetans want a 15th Dalai Lama, there will be one, and the successor would be discovered not in Chinese-controlled Tibet but in exile thus possibly suggesting a way of avoiding Chinese oversight In 2007 the Chinese communist government declared that it would have final say over Tibetan Buddhist lamas’ reincarnations and prohibited anyone outside the country (including the present Dalai Lama) from having any involvement Yet the Dalai Lama cautioned against political involvement in the process of finding the incarnation and he subsequently suggested that he himself might appoint his successor The Chinese government rejected this idea and insisted that the tradition of selecting a new Dalai Lama by determining the reincarnation of the predecessor had to be maintained Some observers speculated that two Dalai Lamas following the example of the Panchen Lama’s selection in 1995 In 2007 the 14th Dalai Lama suggested that his successor could be a woman breaking with a long tradition of male lamas he declared that “the rule by kings and religious figures is outdated We have to follow the trend of the free world which is that of democracy.” In making this decision he ended the political authority of the Dalai Lama which had begun with the fifth Dalai Lama in the 17th century Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer Could Trump’s Tariffs Replace Income Tax for the Bottom 90% Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Robert E The fourteenth Dalai Lama has written scores of books as he approaches ninety years of age in July he has written what is likely his last book—and the most political about Tibet and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).  Named the next Dalai Lama at the age of two he fled into exile in 1959 at the age of twenty-three The “voiceless” people in Voice for the Voiceless are the people of Tibet and here the Dalai Lama recounts his roughly sixty-five years of attempting to lead his people from his refuge in India He tells the story of his efforts to negotiate with the Communist Chinese—and (though the term is perhaps inappropriate in this context) he pulls no punches.  The term “Communist Chinese” appears in the very first paragraph of the preface to the book and readers are left in no doubt about the nature of Chinese rule “The simple fact is that in so far as the Tibetans on the ground are concerned the Communist Chinese rule in Tibet remains that of a foreign and oppressive occupying power.“ He describes the brutal suppression of the Tibetan uprising in 1959 in searing words: “atrocities that I found difficult to believe for their levels of depravity… Insights and analysis from CFR fellows on the latest developments across Asia. Monthly A summary of global news developments with CFR analysis delivered to your inbox each morning. Weekdays CFR President Mike Froman analyzes the most important foreign policy story of the week get the latest news and insights from the Council’s experts to negotiate with the PRC government to improve his people’s situation he visited Beijing and met Mao in 1954—who told him “religion is poison.” The young Buddhist leader was interested in the theoretical Marxist opposition to exploitation but concluded even then that “what is lacking in Marxism is compassion” and he could not accept “the deliberate promotion of hate through class struggle.” He met with Zhou Enlai several times in 1956 and was given many assurances that any “excesses” committed by Chinese officials in Tibet would be corrected it had become clear that virtually everything I had been told by Zhou himself and by him on behalf of Mao had been falsehoods and dissimulations.” When the Chinese army seized total control in 1959 the twenty-five-year-old Dalai Lama fled to India which has given him and the growing Tibetan exile community around Dharmsala safe refuge ever since That was not the end of his efforts to negotiate with the PRC “there were only two substantial periods of discussions with Beijing.” The first was when Deng Xiaoping was the communist party leader and Deng told the Dalai Lama’s brother in 1979 that “except for independence everything is negotiable Everything can be discussed.” But the talks that took place proved that “there was no space yet for a substantive conversation.” made a historic decision to abandon any hope of independence for Tibet and promote instead his “middle way,“ which sought autonomy within the PRC He told the European Parliament in 1988 that he was “expressing our willingness to remain part of the People’s Republic of China but only with the guarantee of genuine autonomy.“ He also began to outline the evolution in his thinking about his own role and stated that “it was my wish not to take any active part in any future government of Tibet…." This period of engagement with the PRC ended with its crushing of the freedom demonstration in Tiananmen Square in 1989 “The process that had begun in 1979 with Deng Xiaoping’s statement to my brother… that apart from independence had come to an end.“ Deng was the last Communist Chinese leader the Dalai Lama knew there were few meetings. Over the ensuing years the Chinese communist hostility to the Dalai Lama increased: in 1994 a complete ban on any photographs or portraits of him in either public spaces or even private homes was adopted.  But a second period of dialogue began in 2002 with a new series of meetings between representatives of the Dalai Lama (led by Lodi Gyari a key adviser of the Dalai Lama for decades) and the PRC but “at no point did the Chinese side present any substantive proposals.” There were further informal and confidential contacts through individual Chinese as he writes of these decades of efforts at serious discussions with the PRC “looking back with the benefit of hindsight I wonder if there was ever a genuine intention on the part of the Chinese leadership for substantive discussions… What mattered to China was to be seen talking He also describes an interesting facet of his negotiations with the PRC: he was focused on Tibet but the Chinese communist officials were focused mostly on him the Chinese were trying to get him to return to Tibet as if his return would suggest that the issue of Tibet was now resolved the Chinese position has been all about his own status “with no attempt at addressing the real issue—the well-being of the Tibetan people.” The Dalai Lama candidly describes the situation today as “grim who visited Tibet in 2021 (the first visit of a Chinese leader in more than thirty years) seem to be focused on "tightening of control and intensification of measures aimed at assimilation.” For example young Tibetans are educated only in Chinese There is direct Communist Party control over monasteries and even more pervasive surveillance “Increasingly the Tibetans inside Tibet are being made to feel that what is wrong with them from the Chinese authorities' perspective is simply that they are Tibetans.”  I first came in contact with the Tibetans when I served as assistant secretary of state for Human Rights in the Reagan administration who then headed the office of Tibet in Washington I happily agreed and asked him to come to my office This was shocking and unacceptable to the China Desk The Tibetans could not be allowed in the building lest the Chinese Communists be offended the compromise was that I could meet with them— but not at the State Department I got to meet the Dalai Lama when he visited President George W the Dalai Lama has met with both Presidents Bush though he was not granted a meeting with President Trump or President Biden In the elaborate efforts to honor the Dalai Lama but not overly offend the Chinese communists all these meetings took place in the White House but not in the Oval Office The theory is that the Dalai Lama is not a head of state But the real reason is a sort of kowtow to the PRC It is certainly correct that he is not a head of state due to his own changes to Tibet’s political structure he fully ended his own political role and established both an elected executive and parliamentary body “I said that rule by kings and religious figures was outdated and we had to follow the trend of the free world which is toward democracy.” But numerous religious leaders get Oval Office meetings so the refusal ever to grant one to the Dalai Lama is hard to defend In an interesting reflection on world politics he wonders about the contrast between Mongolia He knows that it is partly due to the Soviet Union’s backing for Mongolia’s independence from China and the pressure on Chiang Kai-shek to accept it He also blames Tibet for not asserting its own independence at the international level after the First World War—not But that is water over the dam a century ago He notes that there is now both a Tibetan political leadership and a substantial population of Tibetans living outside Tibet in the free world who can continue the struggle Whether there will be a fifteenth Dalai Lama is a separate question He reminds readers that “as early as the 1960s I have expressed that whether the Dalai Lama institution should continue or not as a matter for the Tibetan people if the Tibetan people feel that the institution has served its purpose and there is now no longer any need for a Dalai Lama in which case I would be the last Dalai Lama I have also said that if there is continued need then there will be the Fifteenth Dalai Lama.” The problem is how that individual will be chosen. When the last Panchen Lama (the second most important Tibetan Buddhist leader) was chosen he was immediately seized by communist authorities and has not been seen in thirty years In an effort to avoid such a disastrous situation after his own death the fourteenth Dalai Lama has said that only a reincarnation “done through traditional Tibetan Buddhist methods” can be accepted by the Tibetan people and Tibetan Buddhists around the world he has added that “since the purpose of reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor the new Dalai Lama will be born in the free world….” This is a pre-emptive rejection of anyone selected by the PRC or inside its borders The “meddling” of the PRC in recognition of the next Dalai Lama is wildly inappropriate because the regime explicitly rejects religion Here he comments (“half joking”) that “before communist China gets involved in the business of recognizing the reincarnation of lamas it should first recognize the reincarnations of its past leaders Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping!” This volume ends with expressions of gratitude and an appeal to the world not to forget Tibet and its people has led his people well for three-quarters of a century The independence of his country has not survived but his leadership has ensured that its people and religion have remained visible—crying out against oppression and seeking only peaceful support in their long struggle against what amounts to cultural genocide given PRC efforts to move Han Chinese to the Tibetan plateau and change its demography combined with regime suppression of Tibetan language The PRC is not trying to kill the Tibetans but to erase their identity as a people.  I used to speak each year at “Captive Nations” events Those were commemorations of the juridical existence of Estonia whose forced absorption into the Soviet Union in 1940 had never been accepted by the United States and I wondered if they thought—as I did—that my brave words about restoring the independence of the Baltic nations were neither persuasive nor very realistic Yet it happened; all those decades of Captive Nations protests ended in freedom Those who are demanding not independence but real autonomy for Tibet with the ability to protect its people and their culture wonder today when or whether their captive nation will achieve such freedom for so long a fixture of Tibetan and international life will not live to see whether his efforts succeed achieved more for his people than could possibly have been expected history will point to him as the key figure in that achievement.  of Biloxi passed away peacefully in the care of St Joseph Hospice in Gulfport in the early hours of January 19 where she attended Sacred Heart Girls High and played the flute in the kilted marching band she worked as an assistant in the Gulfport offices of Dr These plans changed when she encountered Thomas Wiltz of Biloxi and his vintage Ford Mustang The two married in 1974 and had two children Elizabeth Katie and Jason Michael Wiltz.  When illness left Thomas unable to continue working in his family auto parts business an in-home daycare which she operated for more than 30 years she served as a loving caretaker to literally hundreds of Gulf Coast children who will always remember her simply and affectionately as “Miss Cathy.” Miss Cathy was a warm-hearted devout Catholic who loved spending time with her friends and family She was a tremendous fan of pop music from the 1960s and 70s (especially the Bee Gees) and would often entertain her loved ones by putting on headphones and enthusiastically lip-syncing to her favorite songs She was also a great lover of movies who frequently peppered her conversations with dialogue borrowed from favorites like Young Frankenstein and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation She will be remembered for her outgoing personality Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Harold (“Flash”) and Verne Lamas She is survived by her husband of 50 years Elizabeth (“Katie”) and Jason (“J.”) Wiltz of Biloxi; her brothers Thomas Lamas of Jackson and James (“Jimmy”) Lamas of Ocean Springs Emilie Wiltz of New Orleans and Anna Card of O’Fallon Josie and Janie Cordera; and her grandnephews all of whom she loved very dearly and prayed for daily.  The family would like to thank all of Catherine’s caregivers at Memorial Hospital and St Joseph Hospice for their professional and kindhearted care.  Visitation will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church in Biloxi on Saturday Catherine’s family asks that you consider making a donation in her name to Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church Plans for a Celebration of Life event will be announced in September.  Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Catherine Lamas Wiltz We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Manuel "Manny" Lamas Garay created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Chef Anthony Lamas is in prep mode this week The James Beard Award nominee and owner of restaurant Seviche is gearing up to serve thousands of wings sliders and more for the 2024 Bourbon and Beyond festival in Louisville Lamas spoke to LPM’s William Padmore and J This interview has been edited for clarity and length William Padmore: From your beginnings to right now what does success mean to you and what does it look like People started investing in remodeling their kitchens at home because people wanted these artisanal products and people are sourcing better and eating better So I think in the beginning it was like it was easy to kind of get an ego you get a James Beard Award or nominations what's most important is being able to pay my staff Those national awards were great in the beginning and it brings people [in] when they come to visit it's the people of Louisville that support us is being able to stay consistent and make the people of Louisville happy Tyler Franklin: So now that you've somewhat established yourself here do you feel like you want to stay with the restaurant or are you interested in maybe being a private chef or Jack Harlow Anthony Lamas: I've been doing this for about 35 years I try to leave around seven or eight now and be able to see my boy before he goes to bed and then see him in the morning before he goes to school I just don't know where I'll be in five years William Padmore: What's the deal with Jack Harlow Anthony Lamas: I met him right before he blew up you know this young artist had reached out and they want to see if we can do a little birthday party here.’ And his manager reached out and I had done a party for one of these other bands that this manager had he has some favorites and things like that but we've done all his album release parties Tyler Franklin: What's been the most rewarding part of working with Bourbon and Beyond and other large scale festivals I want to experience it someday [in the audience] and to be organized and to stay calm and focused So it's another part of being a chef that I kind of grew into…Am I having fun it's cool to hear all these musicians and songs that you grew up with Louisville Public Media depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding You can help make the next story possible with a donation of $10 or $20 We'll put your gift to work providing news and music for our diverse community When asked how her faith and culture impact her day-to-day life and responsibilities as the executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Christina Lamas responds with a brief yet resolute Lamas stepped into the NFCYM leadership role in 2016 — a position that required her to move across the country from her native California to the capital of the country — to oversee the administration management and operations of the nonprofit member organization which aims to connect and empower youth ministry leaders as they evangelize the next generation of Catholics “When I took this position here in Washington the thought of moving across the country by myself and trying to figure this out without the support of my family and community that has always been a part of who I am was daunting,” Lamas told OSV News But Lamas has been a trailblazer within her own family and community — and not one to pass on such an offer having cultivated leadership skills like courage and commitment from a young age especially to something as cherished by her as youth ministry One of the eight children of Mexican immigrants from the state of Zacatecas with a “deep-rooted Mexican culture.” “(That culture) is present in every aspect of my life from the moment that I was born to even today: it’s a part of who I am,” she said welcomed Lamas and her family among its faithful Lamas credits her mother for instilling the seeds of the Catholic faith Whether it was by taking her to “el grupo de oración” (“the prayer group”) or to Catholic congresses happening within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles her mother “took it upon herself to expose us” to the Catholic faith She would embrace that faith tightly when she headed off to college at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles Lamas recalls her parents being hesitant at the idea of her living on campus and being away from home for prolonged periods again resolutely: “Since a very young age I’ve been wanting to break barriers … so ‘This is what I’m doing,’ and moved forward And that (also) opened doors for the rest of my siblings.” Armed with two degrees — a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and psychology and a master’s degree in social work from USC — Lamas became the youth ministry and confirmation coordinator for St She shared that this role spanned from 2004 to 2009 leading to positions at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles including as youth ministry and confirmation consultant (2009-2010) and division coordinator of youth ministry (2013-2016) was pivotal as she built a career related to youth ministry not only because it informed her of the spiritual needs of parishioners but also because she identified with the struggles they faced She could relate to parents of teens who “had one foot in the U.S and one foot in Mexico and were dealing with some of the culture that comes with it trying to balance it all.” The work was challenging finding profound joy in “having a conversation with parents and then helping them navigate that with their young persons.” “That brought me closer to the community which allowed me then to raise a group of volunteers that embraced their faith but also wanted to pass that on to the youth,” she said Lamas now connects with youth ministry leaders across the nation striving to offer intentional formation and committing to create initiatives so everyone feels included “It’s always being mindful of who’s around the table and identifying the leaders that may or may not be there,” she said She has also been inspired by the vision expressed in “Evangelii Gaudium” about “our collective ability to empower young people to embrace their role of ‘street preachers’ or ‘callejeros de la fe’,” she said “It brings me great joy to envision them spreading the message of Jesus throughout every street with the support of nurturing adults through formation  Print Maria del Pilar Guzman writes for OSV News from Boston Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Tashi Lhunpo Monastery where he has been staying for the past month and took a short drive to Sera Lachi Monastery where Prayers for his Long Life were to be offered Having reached the monastery assembly hall His Holiness first went upstairs to meet Ganden Tri Rinpoché as well as the abbots of eleven monastic centres of learning—Sera Mé and Sera Jé “Only Tibet has preserved the complete teaching of the Buddha and the rigorous study of it through reason and logic,” he told them “Because this tradition includes very effective methods for transforming the mind We should also do so because the understanding of the workings of our mind and emotions that is part of our spiritual heritage is not to be found in any other spiritual tradition Our understanding of psychology provides us with excellent tools for tackling our mental afflictions and cultivating positive emotions And after studying them thoroughly we can use these tools to transform our minds our study of classic Buddhist texts leads to practical benefits.” the congregation in the assembly hall recited prayers including the ‘Three Continuums’ in praise of the Buddha and the ‘Praise for the 17 Masters of Nalanda’ Having lit a butter lamp on the altar behind the throne His Holiness took his seat facing the assembly To his left sat the former Ganden Tri Rinpoché the Jangtsé Chöjé and abbots of the eleven monasteries To his right sat the present Ganden Tri Rinpoché Officials from the Central Tibetan Administration sat with the monks in the front row of the congregation The long-life prayer based upon the ‘Offering to the Spiritual Master’ The tea was blessed with the recitation of a verse offering it to Jé Tsongkhapa and his two chief disciples the Father and his spiritual sons:Tsongkhapa trailblazer of the Buddhist tradition in Tibet,Gyaltsap-jé This sumptuous offering of food with myriad flavours,Flowers and lamps,Actually displayed and mentally conjured up,I offer to you Recitation of the ‘Lama Chöpa’ reached the poignant chanting of the Tsog Offering As the Vajra Master presiding over this ceremony recited the request for His Holiness to live long and presented symbolic offerings such as a cushion marked with a crossed-vajra emblem Flanked by the Abbots of Sera Mé and Sera Jé he first offered a mandala to His Holiness followed by representations of the body the seven royal emblems and eight auspicious substances The prayer for His Holiness’s long life composed by his two Tutors was recited as representatives of International Geluk Orgainsations and sponsors of this ceremony came forward to receive His Holiness’s blessings The new Shartsé Chöjé offered a thanksgiving mandala Staff of Sera Monastery came forward to receive blessings His Holiness then addressed the congregation: “Today this Long-life Ceremony has been performed here in Sera The monks of the three great monastic universities Ganden and Drepung have placed firm faith and devotion in me for so many decades I always feel close to these monastic institutions and the monks there treat me with especial respect The trust and bond between us is unwavering I make prayers for the well-being of monks here and in other institutions “As a result of my past actions and prayers I have made I have a special connection with the Tibetan people And when I think of serving them tears come to my eyes—because of the close feelings I have for them I will always be dedicated to the cause of Tibet and the thriving of the Dharma there there are indications that I may live to be 110 years old Drepung and so forth are revered by people around the world who take interest in studying Buddhist philosophy They are attracted by the psychology that is part of our tradition “I will live a long life and I pray that the special bond I have with Tibetans inside and outside Tibet as well as others who treat me with respect You’ve offered these prayers for my long life with the single-pointed dedication of everyone concerned—and I have been glad to accept them “I can tell you that I will live to be 110 or more I have done my best to serve the people and Buddhadharma of Tibet You in turn have offered these prayers for my long life I would like to thank all of you.” Applause rippled through the crowd There were still verses from the Lama Chöpa to be recited from: You are the Guru; you are the Deity; you are the Skyfarers and Religious Protectors.From now until enlightenment I shall seek no refuge other than you.In this life the intermediate state and all future lives hold me with your hook of compassion.Free me from fears of cyclic existence and peace grant all attainments,Be my constant friend and guard me against interference The ceremony came to a close with a verse of dedication for the flourishing of the tradition of Jé Tsongkhapa May all be auspicious for the Buddhas' teachings to endureOmniscient Lobsang Dr'ag-pa through your centres of the doctrine,Being filled with hosts of monks and yogis strivingSingle-pointedly to master the three pure trainings Teachers and students from Sera Mé and Sera Jé Monasteries posed individually and in groups to have their photographs taken with His Holiness—and he was then invited to lunch His Holiness joined the monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery who had gathered in the debate yard from early morning offering prayers to mark the anniversary of the passing away 550 years ago of Gyalwa Gendun Drup the First Dalai Lama and the founder of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery News On 6 had two members of the cast from the movie Grease on the show last Friday before their meet and greets in Claremore and Tulsa Lorenzo Lamas who wasn't able to come to the studio sent LeAnne Taylor a special message during the events and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox His Holiness the Dalai Lama departed for New York after completing a six-week recovery period at the Nappi Farmhouse in Syracuse following successful knee replacement surgery on June 28 His Holiness received exceptional care and worked intensively with his physiotherapists to ensure a smooth recovery Chief of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York stated that His Holiness is expected to continue improving over the next 6 to 12 months members of the Tibetan Community of North America will offer a prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life at the UBS Arena in New York City the Tibetan community will offer another long life prayer at the Hallenstadion on August 25 His Holiness is expected to return to Dharamsala His Holiness would like to express his gratitude to his friends Sam and Carol Nappi for their exceptional hospitality and for coordinating the arrangements that ensured the successful knee replacement surgery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York We are also deeply thankful for their efforts in assembling the physical therapy team and physicians at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse The doctors and staff at both the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse provided exemplary medical care and unwavering support throughout the process It Was One For The Ages From Two Featherweight Greats The Dalai Lama's Future Succession: Understanding the 14th Dalai Lama and His Formidable Contributions Dr Dawa Lokyitsang on "The Dalai Lama's Future Succession: Understanding the 14th Dalai Lama and His Formidable Contributions." Scholars Tenzin Dorjee (Columbia University) and Nicole Willock (Old Dominion University) will be the respondents for the lecture plus livestreamed at: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/93464212808 a long-life ritual and prayer ceremony offered by the Tibetan and Himalayan communities to the 14th Dalai Lama in New York the Dalai Lama affirmed once again that he would live well past the age of 100 The crowd responded with boisterous applause former Tibetan politicians and activists have been in a rush to weigh in on his future succession My presentation will answer this question by contextualizing the 14th Dalai Lama’s legacy as a refugee who created foundational Tibetan institutions in exile for the thrivance of the Tibetan refugee community and their cause for freedom given the Dalai Lama’s status as a formidable leader with immense global influence he is capable of shaping and challenging the People’s Republic of China’s international relations and its legitimacy in Tibet Understanding how and why international debates about the Dalai Lama’s succession have evolved requires a detailed consideration of his leadership accomplishments in exile Sponsored by the University of Colorado Department of Anthropology and Tibet Himalaya Initiative together with the School of Culture and Society at Aarhus University Co-sponsored by JLF Colorado.This is part of the Leadership and Reincarnation of the Dalai Lamas Project (LEAD): A Research Network on Succession contact Professor Carole McGranahan at carole.mcgranahan@colorado.edu     TibetHimalaya@colorado.edu     Center for Asian Studies      CASE Building Suite E330      University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder Subscribe!function(m,a,i,l,s,t,e,r){m[s]=m[s]||(function(){t=a.createElement(i);r=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];t.async=1;t.src=l;r.parentNode.insertBefore(t,r);return !0}())}(window,document,'script','https://tibet.net/wp-content/plugins/mailster/assets/js/button.min.js','MailsterSubscribe'); His Holiness the Dalai Lama Condoles the Demise of His Holiness Pope Francis Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away He wrote that he offered prayers and condolences to his spiritual brothers sisters and to his followers around the world “His Holiness Pope Francis dedicated himself to the service of others,” he added “consistently revealing by his own actions how to live a simple The best tribute we can pay to him is to be a warm-hearted person serving others wherever and in whatever way we can.” A memorial service is being held by the Tibetan community at the Tsuglagkhang His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Congratulations to Anthony Albanese on His Re-election as Prime Minister of Australia Sikyong Meets Current and Former Chairs of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee to Discuss Appointment of Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issue His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on His Party’s General Election Victory Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel offers condolence over the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis Tibet at a Glance Tibetan National Flag Global Tibet Movement Constitution Leadership Judiciary Legislature Executive Election Commission Public Service Commission Auditor General Religion and Culture Home Finance Education Security Information & International Relations Health Issues Facing Tibet Sino Tibetan Dialogue Middle Way Approach Dolgyal-Shugden © Central Tibetan Administration • Privacy Policy • Terms of Service Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to never miss a story (REVIEW) It started with mass killings and the loss of independence and has resulted in over 150 self-immolations in the last 15 years and the slow erasure of a cultural identity Tibet was an independent nation built around a peaceful buddhist tradition with a teenage leader-in-training the Chinese invasion began — and it changed everything The Dalai Lama has lived an extraordinary life Believed by Tibetan Buddhists to be the 14th reincarnation of the Bodhissatva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet he started his rigorous study of the complex religion he was destined to lead at age six those who approach the sage 89 year-old in his flowing red and yellow robe often bow before him A skilled author of over 100 books, accomplished academic and acquaintance to a great number of the world’s most powerful leaders, the Dalai Lama could certainly choose to speak in five-dollar words accompanied by lofty spiritual concepts. But, in his latest book, “Voice For The Voiceless,” the Dalai Lama’s uncomplicated frank writing masterfully explains the last 70 years of Chinese and Tibetan history in a style accessible to those with very little knowledge of Eastern geopolitics or the Buddhist tradition The book functions mostly as a documentation of the Dalai Lama’s diplomatic efforts but it does contain one major announcement: the 15th Dalai Lama will be born in the free world China has tried for years to garner further control of Tibet by means of the Buddhist tradition the CCP abducted the child who was named to be the new Panchen Lama a reincarnate figure who would traditionally have helped identify the next Dalai Lama and a fake Panchen Lama has been named by the Chinese government in his place–a move which is almost certainly an attempt to establish the CCP’s very own Dalai Lama after the 14th passes With the additional order that the next Dalai Lama be identified by the Gaden Phodrang Trust (The Office of The Dalai Lama) and that they should simply “follow the procedures of search and recognition in accordance with past Tibetan Buddhist tradition,” the Dalai Lama has precluded any trust of a Chinese-appointed Lama Despite being written by a deeply religious man and holding a crucial announcement for Tibetan Buddhists “Voice For The Voiceless,” is not a particularly religious book While Buddhist principles are certainly the guiding factors for how the Dalai Lama acts and while the mass majority of Tibetans are committed Buddhists “Voice For The Voiceless,” focuses on documenting the ongoing political struggle of the Tibetan people against the Chinese Communist party.  The Dalai Lama’s story is one characterized by patient He was only 15 when Chairman Mao and his People’s Liberation Army invaded Tibet He spent the 1950’s trying to negotiate with this new occupier all while trying to earn his Geshe Laram degree — essentially a doctorate of divinity China had been so resistant to Tibetan efforts for an agreement that the bodily safety of the Dalai Lama was called into question misinformation and heartbreak — which characterized the beginning of the Dalai Lama’s time in leadership — proved to set the stage for a lifetime of frustrating diplomatic efforts “In all other aspects of my life and in all other domains of my work I have engaged with people who have shown a commitment to shared vision the honesty to express one’s thoughts even in disagreement and the willingness to truly engage and learn.” In contrast to the rest of his life he said that the CCP leaders from Mao to Xi “have only a mouth to speak but no ear to listen.” The Dalai Lama emphasizes that the only real path forward is for everybody involved to start treating each other with the respect they deserve as fellow human beings “I remain committed to the belief that our problems can be solved only through negotiations held in an atmosphere of sincerity and openness for the benefit of both the Tibetan and Chinese people,” he wrote Cognizant of the way hate from oppressors can quickly turn into hate for oppressors he repeatedly makes clear that he is deeply appreciative of the many Chinese supporters he and his fellow Tibetans have met over the years and that he does not blame the Chinese people for the errors of their leaders He also names Chinese citizens in his list of those who are actively being oppressed by the CCP and says he has “deep empathy” for them The Dalai Lama also explained that he does not advocate for Tibetan independence in the most radical sense Instead he fights for “genuine national regional autonomy” in which Tibet would be governed democratically and have its own judicial system Tibet would be in charge of its own religion China would simply manage the region’s defense and international relations but as someone who knows the feeling of having governance forced upon him all too well he does not say that these conditions are the absolutely correct ones he makes clear that neither the CCP nor he himself should decide the destiny of the Tibetan people While the Dalai Lama expresses disappointment at the fact that he will likely not return to Tibet in his lifetime he is hopeful for the future and believes time will bring about justice totalitarianism definitely does not have time on its side Matthew Peterson is Religion Unplugged’s Podcast Editor and Audience Development Coordinator Religion Unplugged is part of The Media Project and a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News.EIN: 83-0461425Site design by Peter Freeby Privacy Policy The Dalai Lama inaugurated polio vaccination campaigns here today were the first in the country to use the new bivalent oral polio vaccine which protects children from both surviving types of wild poliovirus Designed and produced by ACW the Dalai Lama officially recognized him as the lama’s reincarnation He just celebrated his 18th birthday and in a few months he will move to the Mindrolling Monastery in northern India after graduating from high school Dorje currently lives in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and the northern India monastery, located in the Himalayan foothills, is more than 7,200 miles away from his home, according to The Associated Press. The teen’s birthday celebration also acted as an enthronement ceremony for the aspiring spiritual leader At the ceremony Dorje sat at on a throne looking out at the nearly 1,000 people who were in attendance at the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota Near his throne there was an altar decorated with golden statures of the Buddha as well as flowers and fruits The attendees at the event participated in traditional dance “The event also symbolized a pivotal transition while he prepares to move to a monastery in northern India, where he will continue his spiritual training. As a lama, he is expected to live his life as spiritual teacher, leader, or guide,” according to Newsweek. Dorje also received typical birthday presents from his friends such as shaker bottles and a gift card to Chipotle Mexican Grill After several years of contemplation and spiritual learning he wants to return to teach in the state’s Buddhist community “It is one of the largest Tibetan communities in the U.S. playing a key role in preserving cultural practices in the diaspora,” according to Newsweek He wants to follow the example of other spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama and Gandhi and “become a leader of peace,” per the AP. The identification of a lama is based on spiritual signs and visions “Dorje was about 4 months old when he was identified by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche a venerated master of Tibetan Buddhism and leader of the Nyingma lineage He was later confirmed by several lamas as the eighth Terchen Taksham Rinpoche — the first one was born in 1655,” per the AP After he was officially recognized by the Dalai Lama at the age of 2 he was taken to meet the leader when he visited Wisconsin in 2010 The Dalai Lama advised Dorje’s parents to let him stay in the U.S so he could perfect his English before sending him to a monastery Dorje is now fluent in English and Tibetan, and was officially enthroned in India in 2019, per the AP. Though the young buddhist lama has been away of his future as a spiritual leader for most of his life listening to rap and playing football and video games the teenager is a big sports fan cheering for the Minnesota Timberwolves He is on his high school’s football team and plays left guard Dorje’s childhood was filled with early morning recitation of ancient prayers and the memorization of Buddhist scriptures Oftentimes his memorization of scripture would be rewarded by his father with Pokemon cards “For years, he has followed the same routine. He wakes up to recite sacred texts and then attends school, followed by football practice. He returns home for tutoring about Tibetan history and Buddhism. Then he might practice calligraphy or run on a treadmill while listening to BossMan Dlow, Rod Wave and other rappers,” per the AP. Volume 2 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/frbee.2024.1418667 This article is part of the Research TopicHorizons in Bee ScienceView all 11 articles Honey bees are managed by humans on all continents except Antarctica leading to an exceptional database of colony growth and survival Honey bee colony losses in the United States are approximately 50% annually and losses in other countries range from 10% to 60% and nutritional stresses alongside immense pressure from diverse parasites and pathogens The combination of RNA viruses and parasitic mites that vector these viruses plays a primary role in colony losses we discuss virus infection with and without mite vectors and the roles of managed beekeeping in mitigating and aggravating the impacts of Varroa mites and viral disease we contrast the direct impacts of Varroa mites while feeding on their hosts with the far more damaging role these mites play as vectors of disease We will focus on the DWV group since this species is most prevalent and impactful All of these transmission routes impact honey bees but current research suggests that their impacts on colony health pale in the face of vector-driven transmission by parasitic Varroa mites Infestation of worker honey bees thanks to infective mites repeatedly biting new hosts and viruses leads to an intense combination of both vector-borne and social transmission Varroa are highly attracted to drones when they are plentiful during the spring mating season the absolute parasite burden is high on drones and low on workers While drones attract this parasitism within their colony they are unlikely candidates to infect their worker nestmates with viruses since they do not engage in colony maintenance tasks and receive but do not provide food donations during trophallactic events Infected drones nonetheless pose a risk to the community of colonies surrounding them through their mating Spring mite parasitism focused on drone bees drives vertical (venereal) transmission through queen mating to her offspring These infections impact subsequent colonies Seasonal shift of mites from heavily parasitized drone adults to more numerous worker adults Vertical transmission pathways likely aid the long-term persistence of covert viral infections in honey bee populations (Chen et al., 2006; Peck and Seeley, 2019; Kulhanek et al., 2021) Beekeepers who allow individual colonies to develop heavy infestation in their dense apiaries may be benefiting mites and viruses healthy host colonies to accept them after their original host colony collapses business decisions intrinsic to beekeeping are at odds with biosecurity and disease prevention beekeepers keep tens if not hundreds of colonies in close contact in working apiaries Beekeepers also routinely split colonies to recover from losses promoting intra-operation dispersal of DWV and Varroa the sale of live colonies between operations promotes inter-operational dispersal at a continental scale Infected and infectious colonies sold into new operations can bring pathogens into naive From the perspective of pathogens and parasites which need to disperse in order to acquire new hosts these management strategies and sales provide a crucial lending hand on behalf of mites and viruses Figure 3. Multiple routes of movement by mites and vectors. (A) Drone infection and subsequent vertical transmission, (B) worker infection within hives, (C) Drift of workers between hives, (D) Diseased colonies as a local source of mites, (E) movement of diseased hives long distances by beekeepers. Source: Created with BioRender.com effective antiviral drugs could help release honey bees from some of the costs of persistent mite infection This review highlights disease models for this complex pathogen-vector-host triad in light of ecological and economic importance Many questions remain open in light of this triad and the protection of honey bee health A few of the more pressing questions are below: ● Which current beekeeping strategies exacerbate parasites and viruses in colonies beekeepers split colonies for sale or to replace lost colonies but splitting will inevitably aid in the artificial dispersal of mites and viruses Which new practices would allow the movement of bees and re-use of equipment while reducing the risk of infection ● What are the carrying capacities of landscapes with respect to unhealthy disease pressures ● Varroa is a biological vector of some but not all DWV strains roughly half of the known honey bee viruses seem to be vectored by Varroa; why are these distinct from other bee viruses ● Continued work is needed to understand colony components that harbor and cause infection to new bees ● What are the roles of environmental stressors such as poor nutrition and co-infection in increasing honey bee susceptibility to viruses ● How can beekeepers reduce viral impacts with prevention The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research ZL is supported by USDA-NIFA postdoctoral award 2023-67012-40247 The authors declare that the research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could potentially create a conflict of interest The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher Quantitative patterns of vertical transmission of deformed wing virus in honey bees Deformed wing virus can be transmitted during natural mating in honey bees and infect the queens Covert deformed wing virus infections have long-term deleterious effects on honeybee foraging and survival Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 2017 284 World honey bee health: the global distribution of western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) pests and pathogens Google Scholar The transmission of deformed wing virus between honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) by the ectoparasitic mite Varroa jacobsoni Oud Virus and dsRNA-triggered transcriptional responses reveal key components of honey bee antiviral defense Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar The final frontier: Ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a global parasite invasion Horizontal and vertical transmission of viruses in the honey bee Pareto rules for malaria super-spreaders and super-spreading Dead or alive: Deformed wing virus and Varroa destructor reduce the life span of winter honeybees PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Prevalence and population genetics of the emerging honey bee pathogen DWV in Chinese apiculture Shift in virus composition in honeybees (Apis mellifera) following worldwide invasion by the parasitic mite and virus vector Varroa destructor Larval exposure to parasitic Varroa destructor mites triggers specific immune responses in different honey bee castes and species Varroa-virus interaction in collapsing honey bee colonies PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Garrett-Jones C. 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Click here to learn more. a provider of qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices who has extensive experience as an aviator and executive including several years leading Global Customer Training for Bell will facilitate Loft Dynamics’ rapid North American growth The growth is expected to accelerate in 2024 as more customers receive simulators and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts its qualification process Lamas will help to facilitate this growth by driving strategy and securing new partnerships across the continent.  Naval Academy who spent over a decade flying jets in the Navy where he developed a thorough appreciation for the necessity of effective aircrew training As the leader of Bell’s Global Customer Training segment Lamas served customers across the rotorcraft industry in the United States and worldwide Lamas also engaged with regulators in multiple jurisdictions on the role of flight simulation in improving pilot training—invaluable 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The Namgyal Monastery and Temple in McLeod Ganj is the place where the Dalai Lama currently resides It has been his residence since he fled Tibet in 1959 Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.This week I was lucky to be there The story of the Dalai Lama is extraordinary tensions between the Tibetans and Chinese authorities had escalated dramatically When rumours spread that the Chinese planned to kidnap or harm the Dalai Lama thousands of Tibetans surrounded his palace Fearing for his life and concerned about potential bloodshed the 23-year-old Dalai Lama made the difficult decision to flee Tibet to seek asylum in India; a moment proving to be a dramatic and pivotal point in history Justin Langer at a candle ceremony to remember those who have passed he disguised himself as a soldier and slipped out of the palace with a small group of advisers and security personnel They travelled mostly at night through harsh Himalayan terrain and faced extreme cold and the constant threat of being discovered by Chinese forces The trek covered approximately 800 kilometres over two weeks crossing mountain passes as high as 5800 metres The young leader’s sudden transition from ruling a nation to becoming a refugee was profound Today he is revered as one of the world’s most respected spiritual leaders and advocates for peace A man who is constantly smiling and sharing teachings of love and compassion The Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala today houses approximately 200 monks who live Up to two million visitors frequent the temple annually he smiled serenely and said simply in broken English: “Amidst the chaos With each sequence his words became clearer and clearer Credit: Justin Langer/Supplied“Amidst the chaos calm” is a phrase or concept that evokes the idea of maintaining inner peace or composure in turbulent Every one of us experiences chaos in our lives But how we respond is interesting and can be transformational One of the core messages of the Dalia Lama is that “peace is not the absence of chaos but the ability to remain present and grounded within it” The ability to stay grounded and balanced during emotional upheavals can make the difference to how we move forward in our lives remaining calm in chaos is seen as a key strength — it instils confidence in others and leads to better decision-making when all about them are losing their heads But it’s also an opportunity to test their own resilience Learning to train the mind to respond — instead of react — to chaos by fostering the kind of calm that the great spiritual teachers often speak about The days before I may have failed or succeeded fit and determined to prosper in their own world Only I stand in the way of his own triumph or defeat What I could control was my balanced stance and my head position I could control the preparation I had put into my game I could control the minimisation of thoughts streaming through my mind in the time it took for the bowler to run in at me feet and legs respond to what the bowler was hoping to test me with Last weekend I watched newly-appointed Collingwood captain Nick Daicos put on a clinic in front of a packed MCG Anzac Day crowd Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty ImagesDespite all the emotions of the event the 22-year-old superstar played like he was playing with his mates in the backyard he ran away from his opponents and kicked goals from all over the place We see these actions in our sporting stars every day of the week The young Indian cricketer I highlighted last week in this column Of the 14-year-old prodigy I wrote: “Already comparisons are being drawn to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli Only time will tell whether he will reach the heights of their greatness and it will take more than youthful exuberance and insane talent to finish as a legend.” smashed the second fastest IPL century in history — a hundred in just 35 balls several of our party travelled with babies make me marvel when they stay calm when their babies cry their hearts out on flights I am certain many people reading these words know what I am talking about by placing all their attention into the most precious thing in their life mums gracefully transform into angels in these times Getting to the The Namgyal Monastery and Temple is a mission Magnificent as the mountains are in the background the fall into the abyss is rarely far from your mind Another column about Trump but it is not what you thinkSport6 Min Read07 Mar 2025Crawling closer to the temple there are the small towns where the market-stands selling beads silks and buddhas are so close to the rearview mirrors that you could grab your merchandise without getting out of the car The distance between ongoing vehicles and pedestrians is rarely more than four or five centimetres and the honking of car horns is the best form of communication the driver who escorted me to the top of the mountain patiently wound his way through the bedlam The chaotic and tiny streets of Dharamshala Credit: Justin Langer/SuppliedHis manual car ensured he made most of his motions with his right hand When his phone rung he never hesitated to pick it up and talk away Road rules as we understand them are non-existent in India and yet I didn’t see him lose his cool once He just got the job done of reaching our next destination We often hear our public figures talk about the challenges of dealing with social media commentary These days even our kids aren’t immune to faceless bullying and hate which has become a dangerous — and at times devastating — scourge of our society I read a verse that said: “People insult those who are silent There is none in the world who is not blamed.” Another talked about the concept of a mind that remains unshaken by the eight worldly winds: gain/loss The verse read: “Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.” I wonder if our politicians can make sense of these During an interview recently I was asked about how to best deal with pressure and stress. The first point I made was that it is in times of pressure a person’s true character is revealed. Over and over again, I see how people react or respond under pressure. This is a constant eye-opener in how to — and how not to — behave under stress. Justin Langer playing street cricket on the side of the busy streets in Dharamsala. Credit: Justin Langer/SuppliedThe second part of my answer concentrated on how I have personally learned about the critical factor of trusting processes within your control to get through storms; storms that never last forever. After this week I could have simplified my response by the simple words: “Amidst the chaos, calm.” These historical concepts that have been taught by all leading spiritual teachers for centuries make so much sense, and yet they are often so hard to administer, let alone master. Next time you are faced with pressure and stress, take time to breath, smile and deal with the problem, one day, one moment, at a time. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T. and Himalayan communities to the 14th Dalai Lama in New York This is part of the Leadership and Reincarnation of the Dalai Lamas Project (LEAD): A Research Network on Succession For further information, contact Professor Carole McGranahan at carole.mcgranahan@colorado.edu 303-735-5122cas@colorado.edu UCB 366 Denison Arts & Sciences 1080 Broadway Boulder, CO 80309-0366Map Wanda “Penny” Schonewitz Lamas Johnson,73 MS to Freddie William Schonewitz and Verda Mae Belton Penny was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast Freddie William Schonewitz and Verda Mae Belton; spouse Scotty Schonewitz and Chad (Ashleigh) Lamas; grandchildren The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Wanda “Penny” Schonewitz Lamas Johnson Today marks the 88th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr This prominent Argentine jurist and diplomat became the first Latin American to receive this award thanks to his role in the mediation of the Chaco War a conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay between 1932 and 1935 that left more than 100,000 dead Carlos Saavedra Lamas was born in Buenos Aires on 1 November 1878 into a patrician family His great-grandfather was Cornelio Saavedra president of the First Government Junta in 1810 Graduated as a lawyer at the University of Buenos Aires Saavedra Lamas specialised in International Law and Labour Law leaving a deep mark in the academic field as a professor at the universities of Buenos Aires and La Plata and then as rector of the UBA between 1941 and 1943 he was a national deputy (1908-1915) and Minister of Justice and Public Instruction during the government of Victorino de la Plaza his greatest contribution was as foreign minister during the presidency of Agustín Pedro Justo (1932-1938) where he deployed a foreign policy that prioritised peace in the region he intervened in the drafting of the Labour Code and proposed elevating the then National Labour Department to the status of a ministry this did not become a reality until after the constitutional reform of 1949.In 1928 he was the first Argentine to be appointed President of the International Labour Conference At the end of his term as foreign minister - in which capacity he presided over the 1936 Pan-American Conference and the Assembly of the League of Nations the predecessor of today's UN - Saavedra Lamas left politics The Chaco War arose out of territorial disputes between Bolivia and Paraguay fuelled by the possibility of oil in the Chaco subsoil with Saavedra Lamas at the head of its foreign policy positioned itself as a key mediator in this conflict By means of the Buenos Aires Protocol signed on 12 June 1935 Saavedra Lamas promoted the Anti-war Pact of Non-Aggression and Conciliation a treaty condemning the resolution of disputes by force earned him the Nobel Prize in 1936.The Nobel Prize President Justo felt that he also deserved the award for his political role during the conflict This tension marked a rift between the two The award ceremony was held in private at the Chancellor's house His contribution to peace and the development of international law remains a reference in Argentine and world history The contents of Casa Rosada are licensed under the Creative Commons Reconocimiento 2.5. Argentina License the daughter of Antonio "Tony" Lamas and Lorraine Caputo.  She was raised in Naugatuck and Wolcott and graduated from Wolcott High School Class of 1995 She worked at Sullivans in Naugatuck for many years and was also the proud owner of The Office Bar in Oxford Besides her father of Naugatuck and her mother of Naugatuck Angela is survived by her 2 daughters Breanna Delgrosso and Angelina Gregory and her nephews Daniel Caputo and Jesse James Maslar Angela lit up any room she entered with her infectious smile and contagious personality She had an ecstatic sense of humor and was the life of the party anywhere she went Anyone who knew Angela knew she was one of a kind She will be missed by many and remembered by all His Holiness the Dalai Lama's message on his 89th birthday July 6 New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago Tibetans worldwide want the institution of the Dalai Lama to continue after the 89-year-old’s death which was reviewed by Reuters and is being released on Tuesday He had previously said the line of spiritual leaders might end with him. Read moreHis book marks the first time the Dalai Lama has specified that his successor would be born in the “free world”, which he describes as outside China He has previously said only that he could reincarnate outside Tibet “Since the purpose of a reincarnation is to carry on the work of the predecessor the new Dalai Lama will be born in the free world so that the traditional mission of the Dalai Lama – that is and the symbol of Tibet embodying the aspirations of the Tibetan people – will continue,” the Dalai Lama writes fled at the age of 23 to India with thousands of other Tibetans in 1959 after a failed uprising against the rule of Mao Zedong’s Communists Beijing insists it will choose his successor but the Dalai Lama has said any successor named by China would not be respected who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for keeping alive the Tibetan cause When asked about the book at a press briefing on Monday a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said the Dalai Lama “is a political exile who is engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion What the Dalai Lama says and does cannot change the objective fact of Tibet’s prosperity and development.” Beijing said in February it hoped the Dalai Lama would “return to the right path” and that it was open to discussing his future if he met such conditions as recognising that Tibet and Taiwan are inalienable parts of China whose sole legal government is that of the People’s Republic of China That proposal has been rejected by the Tibetan parliament-in-exile in India the Dalai Lama says he has received numerous petitions for more than a decade from a wide spectrum of Tibetan people including senior monks and Tibetans living in Tibet and outside “uniformly asking me to ensure that the Dalai Lama lineage be continued” Tibetan tradition holds that the soul of a senior Buddhist monk is reincarnated in the body of a child on his death The current Dalai Lama was identified as the reincarnation of his predecessor when he was two which the Dalai Lama calls an account of his dealings with Chinese leaders over seven decades is being published on Tuesday in the US by William Morrow and in Britain by HarperNonFiction with HarperCollins publications to follow in India and other countries who has said he will release details about his succession around his 90th birthday in July writes that his homeland remains “in the grip of repressive Communist Chinese rule” and that the campaign for the freedom of the Tibetan people will continue “no matter what”