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.quote-embed .font-accent{font-family: Schnyder,"Noto Sans","Droid Sans","Helvetica Neue",Corbel,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;} #article-stream-0 .quote-embed.font-size p #article-stream-0 .quote-embed .font-size p{font-size: 36px;}Desna When Desna's stepfather was experiencing intense pain because he was battling cancer They are specific patterns in numerology and geometry that are said to have specific effects on the body and mind while 40 Hz increases focus and memory and 528 Hz lowers stress as well as increases serotonin and dopamine She sent him hour-long healing frequencies that were accompanied by ambient music Sound therapy proved to be beneficial for her stepfather as it decreased his stress and helped with his pain Desna then began questioning why these frequencies were only used in meditation and healing music “Could I use the same types of frequencies and sound healing and put it in faster-paced music which is subtly implemented in some of her music but she notes she isn’t the typical Christian most people would expect because she is queer and spent her younger days in clubs Because of the importance of her love for Christ giving her trust in trying to fuse sound frequencies with dance music She says she began watching YouTube videos to see if other people had tried this ‘Everything's perfect about this track I need to make more of this if I'm going to start doing this as my brand.’” starting a record label wasn’t something she wanted to do because she knew how difficult the process is adding that it can sometimes take 10 years for an imprint to become successful She “wrestled” with the idea of creating one all summer until she decided she would form Frequency Made Music in the fall “[I] didn't want to start a record label but now it's the best thing that ever happened to me because I have full creative control over this whole idea,” Desna says Having every track from Frequency Made Music top the charts is not only an impressive feat but also an important one as Beatport is the outlet that holds the most weight for deejays and producers more deejays are likely to see the top-charting artist’s music on Beatport via her Frequency Made Music label The song has since also been released on Spotify creating a trance-inducing dimension that keeps melomaniacs wanting more “Fastest rising star” and “I’m a blessing everywhere I go.” Suddenly tinkering synths enter before the distorted synths increase in speed Explosive four-on-the-floor production comes in hot utilizing rave-ready bass designed to ignite the dance floor and there’s nothing left to do but dance without abandon The package also comes with an acapella version of “Manifest” that’s comprised of the warping synths and the spoken word for the entirety of the song The vanguard says the song is inspired by having a wellness routine in the morning which she adds is a positive way to start your morning because it keeps you “more grounded.” Her morning wellness routine includes reading a page of positive thoughts One of them is “I’m the fastest rising techno star,” which is almost identical to the lyrics of “Manifest.” Desna says she removed the word “techno” in the lyrics and added a pause so people could add their own affirmation to the record She notes that listening to this song as part of a morning wellness routine may fit those who like techno and electronic music Another notable release by Desna is her 10th record, an EP dubbed Yahweh The four-track body of work’s title translates to “I Am,” a reference to God “Some other things have happened in my life that have just drawn me closer to God I feel like opening up that sector in my music [I’m] not calling my music necessarily Christian electronic music but there's nothing for this demographic of people who have a strong faith in God and want to listen to music and have fun but want to also be careful about what they listen to So I've started to open myself up to how I name my tracks.” The extended play begins with “Yawhew 432 Hz.” The song starts with pulsing beats before chiming synths enter The record gradually returns to the sounds presented at the start “Yawhew 432 Hz” is tuned to the frequency in the song’s name because it’s believed to be more harmonious than 440 Hz Next on deck is “Delta Wave,” set to a Hz that promotes deep rest and melatonin production It kicks off ominously and with pulsating soundscapes before the hard-hitting tunes take center stage providing a hypnotic sonic atmosphere to the booming bass leading to a stripped-down version of the buildup The track closes in the same foreboding style that it began Halfway through, audiophiles hear “Heal 174 Hz,” a song that begins with dark beats before the bass enters The buildup boasts erratic synths before aggressive beats made for a warehouse rave come in The tune’s Hz is a frequency known to alleviate physical pain Closing the EP is “Hush Acapella,” a record that has a dark sonic structure The word “hush” is repeatedly whispered before becoming louder and more aggressive later transitioning back to being whispered It provides a haunting sonic world that keeps listeners transfixed as it is so spellbinding why I tuned it to that and what the purpose of it is,” Desna says “I kind of encompassed the [Yawhew] EP for mind And each EP [for the sound frequency project] has a theme whether it's spiritual warfare or whether it’s talking about harmonizing the body—they're all tuned to specific Hz I always embellish on why I use this Hz [and] what it's for Any science I can find on it that doesn't seem weird or too left field Desna describes her sound as "uplifting Desna puts on social media animated clips that tie scripture into the theme of what she is trying to relay with the record talks about taking actions that affirm God's will for one’s life and how to find God's will for one’s life she promotes its theme on social media but doesn’t share its name Her post will explain its inspiration and why she believes people should add it to their wellness routine The themes typically hint at her Christianity but she doesn’t want to push the religious aspect too hard—it just happens to work with the record's theme “I try to make things a story and not just like that's my art form—to tie in what has given me a healthy quality of life and just say and I found God along the way,’” Desna says being that I'm married to a woman and that I'm not what you would think someone who loves Jesus looks like ‘I guess that's not for me.’ But it's not true Desna is the first artist to use sound frequencies in dance music She says that while it’s rewarding to pave the way for a new musical style she also finds it difficult because there isn’t anything to compare her music to she had to pitch the concept frequently to explain what she was doing and the science behind it—just to try to convince people that her style would turn into a genre she says more artists are creating this sonic style especially in an era where people are more mindful and looking for conscious music frequency music is what I'm calling it now I think it's where yoga was in the ‘90s where it's still gaining some popularity but it has a long way to go before it becomes this huge wave and huge trend,” Desna says the sonic storyteller took over one of the largest stages at one of the biggest music festivals in Serbia Having such a top-tier stage proves that the genre she is spearheading is gaining popularity have proven that sound frequency works and has various uses—not only for healing but also for ADHD Desna is waiting for larger studies to verify sound frequencies' benefits further “So there's a lot of noise around this not specifically with what I'm doing with techno but there's a lot of noise for sure around this type of music,” she says the purpose of her project is instilled in her desire to create a positive platform where people can listen to techno Those people may include those who are sober The virtuoso believes there should be healthy aspects of listening to dance music that benefit listeners positively other than just loving the genre Desna’s brand is focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and being a lifestyle brand that doesn’t keep something like a wellness routine separate from dance music “I'm very curious about sound and how it can actually help and benefit us which is why I tune my music to different frequencies—frequencies that I believe I have found cool literature on to play with,” Desna says “So I'm taking this from a curious standpoint to saying maybe I can do something a little bit more than produce cool music Maybe I can tune my music to these frequencies that are said to help us in various ways.’ And maybe in 10 years and I'll be one of the first who ever did it.” New York’s DESNA merges big-room techno with healing frequencies across four tracks via her own Frequency Made Music label this week Listen to ‘The Second Coming 528 Hz’ below Following the release of 2024’s ‘MANIFEST’ which was a regular fixture in sets by the likes of Amelie Lens and Chris Leibing the New York-based DJ and producer returns with four more cuts of rolling big room-ready techno with a purpose Channeling her intent to create music that has a healing impact DESNA works with specific frequencies in her tracks that are meant to have “ profound effects on the mind and body” she said: “‘Frequency+’ is an invitation to explore the deeper connections between music By incorporating sound frequencies with transformative qualities I hope to create an experience that helps listeners transcend their ego and embrace a higher sense of purpose.” the frequency heard in ‘The Second Coming’ and ‘Glorified Blessings’ is known for its “stress-relieving and serotonin-boosting properties” is meant to resonate at the same frequency of the human voice and create a calming effect ‘Frequency+’ will be released on this Friday 21st February. Buy it here. Russia is suspected of deliberately leaking chemical waste into a river Serhiy Kraskov picked up a twig and poked at a small fish floating in the Desna River You can tell because its eyes are clear and not blurry,” he said Hundreds of other fish had washed up nearby on the river’s green willow-fringed banks starting from the tiniest minnow to the biggest catfish,” Kraskov added mournfully Kraskov is the mayor of the village of Slabyn, in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region. The rustic settlement – population 520 – escaped the worst of Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion But the war arrived last week in a new and horrible form Ukrainian officials say the Russians deliberately poisoned the Seym River The Desna connects with a reservoir in the Kyiv region and a water supply used by millions The pollution crossed the international border just over a mile away and made its way into Ukraine’s Sumy region molluscs and crayfish were asphyxiated as oxygen levels fell to near zero Settlements along the river reported mass die-offs Kraskov got a call from the authorities warning him a disaster was coming his way He spotted the first dead fish on 11 September “There were a few of them in the middle of the river,” he said Ukrainian officials in Chernihiv have told residents not to swim in the Desna after the spill It is also forbidden to water gardens and to fish Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The GuardianHe returned the following weekend to find the Desna’s banks clogged with rotting fish stretching out from the shore for three metres into the water masks and protective gloves shovelled the fish into sacks Nothing moved apart from a few frogs,” Kraskov said A tractor took the sacks to an abattoir that used to belong to the village’s Soviet-era collective farm the head of Chernihiv’s ecology inspectorate described what had happened as an act of Russian ecocide Zhuk traced the slick’s route on a map pinned to his office wall: a looping multi-week journey along the Seym and Desna It’s Europe’s first completely dead river,” he said Serhiy Zhuk Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The GuardianIn his view the Kremlin was waging total war of a kind not seen since the last century Vladimir Putin’s desire to eradicate Ukraine extended to the natural world burning our forests and threatening to blow us up with nuclear bombs and on using the river to water cattle or gardens testing every 15-20km and bringing glass vials back to a laboratory oxygen content dipped to zero on 29 August At least 4 mg/dm³ is needed for fish to breathe Zhuk said it would take years for the river to recover. There was little prospect of this happening while fighting in Russia’s Kursk oblast continued, he said. Ukraine’s armed forces have blown up bridges over the Seym adding fuel and debris to an already noxious mix local helpers – some in boats – collected about 44 tonnes of dead fish There’s a lot more inside the river and on the bottom,” Zhuk said 0:44Mass fish die-off after Russia poisons Desna River Ukraine says – videoEmergency teams have used compressors to pump oxygen into the Desna to give the remaining fish a better chance of survival Zhuk was optimistic these measures would be enough to save Kyiv from the worst of the pollution “There is a difference between a natural and man-made disaster Russia’s ecological genocide won’t stop until the war stops,” he said At the central beach, Olha Rudenko and her boyfriend Roman Svichkar strolled along the golden sands. A sign in red letters warned “Do not bathe”. “This is a huge eco-tragedy. The river smells weird,” Olha remarked. She noted that last year Russian troops blew up the Khakovka reservoir in Ukraine’s southern Kherson province flooding villages and killing people and fish “We used to drink water from the tap and buy fish from the market Olha Rudenko and her boyfriend Roman Svichkar at the central beach. Volunteers have removed dead fish from the Desna river. The city’s water is no longer safe to drink. Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The GuardianSvitlana Hrynchuk Ukraine’s minister for environmental protection said water consumption in Kyiv remained safe Various special measures had been taken to get rid of the nitrates with 120 tonnes of cleaning agents imported and nets strung across the Desna to catch dead fish water was routinely purified before it was extracted for household use Hrynchuk said this latest episode was part of a dismal pattern Russian troops had destroyed national parks in occupied areas killed animals and mined thousands of hectares of forest a problem exacerbated by recent hot weather Svitlana Hrynchuk the minister of environmental protection and natural resources said Kyiv’s water supply remained safe to drink Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The GuardianShe said the river was a part of Ukrainian culture the Soviet film-maker Oleksandr Dovzhenko published a novel called The Enchanted Desna he wrote: “It would be long past sunset and the large catfish would leap in the Desna under the stars as we listened agog till we dozed off in the fragrant hay under the oaks Grandpa regarded the tench as the best fish of all He scooped them right out of the water with his bare hands like a Chinese magician.” Serhiy Kraskov Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The GuardianBack at Slabyn Kraskov said that before he became village mayor he worked at Chornobyl nuclear power station He was involved in the construction of a concrete sarcophagus designed to contain radiation from the reactor “I know how to bury dangerous substances,” he said wryly That’s why we acted quickly with the dead fish.” He continued: “If something goes wrong Sign In Register PAUL - Just days after performing for a large crowd at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre in St Paul Desna Ukrainian dance club members travelled to Edmonton to take part in the inaugural Shumka Dance Festival in Edmonton Sixteen members from the dance club performed at the festival which was held at the Northern Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Debbie Kachmar-Potter was the adjudicator and there were a total of 303 entries at the festival "Our dancers performed 18 dances over the course of three days and earned seven platinum medals (scores 95 and up) nine gold medals (scores between 90-94) two silver medals scores between 85-89) one second place ribbon and two third place ribbons," says instructor Erin Haugen The club's level 6/7 group character dance titled ‘Hard Knock Life’ was selected to perform in the final competition on Saturday night which featured 15 of the highest scoring group dances of the festival.  Some of the dancers were also awarded additional scholarships including Ayla Culp for the highest mark in the 12-years-old and under category for a female solo and Megan Pashko received a similar scholarship in the 13 years old and over category Finn Haugen received a scholarship for highest mark in the male solo 12 years old and under category Finn also got best presentation for male solo in the "any age" category Kalli Foisy and Megan Pashko got highest mark in the 13 years and over category and Ayla and Finn also got highest mark in the 12 years and under category for their duet The club was also honoured to be selected as the recipient for the Bridgette Hardy-Crytes Festival Spirit Award "This scholarship celebrates a dance club that truly embodies the spirit of the Shumka Dance Festival - exuding passion Awarded to a group that demonstrates unwavering dedication and a meaningful impact on the festival community this honour recognizes those who uplift and inspire others It is named in memory of Bridgette Hardy-Crytes whose courageous battle with cancer ended in 2024 and love she brought to our community - values that continue to shine through this scholarship," reads information from the Shumka organization dancers of all ages performed for family and friends The concert celebrated the arrival of spring and showcased the skill and talents of the dancers Special guests from Studia Shumka were also in attendance and performed several impressive dances More SPOTLIGHT > Russians have poisoned the Seym River, the largest tributary of the Desna, which flows into Ukraine from the Kursk region. According to the State Agency for Fisheries the occupiers likely dumped toxic waste into the river The pollution has led to a massive fish die-off The affected area now spans the entire Seym River basin in the Sumy region and even into the Chernihiv region and there is a noticeable smell of decay and ammonia “Currently, neither the local environmental inspection, nor the fisheries agency, nor the Ministry of Ecology can precisely identify the source of the pollution. It is known for certain that it is upstream of the Seym River, in the border area or within the Kursk region,” reports Novynarnia in their coverage from the Chernihiv region The State Environmental Inspection of the Sumy Region suspects that the pollution affecting the Seym River basin may have originated from several enterprises in Russia “It could even be the city of Kursk itself Russian media have reported issues with its wastewater management and sewage … Another major suspect is a leather factory in the city of Rylsk Also ‘under suspicion’ are a sugar or alcohol plant in Tetkino near the border,” the report states The nearest drinking water intake to the pollution zone is located in the Kyiv region “According to the Kyiv City State Administration the water quality in the capital is under control: ‘Relevant services continuously monitor the condition of drinking water in Kyiv and the waters of the Desna and Dnipro rivers.’ If the water quality deteriorates Kyivvodokanal [utility company responsible for water supply and wastewater management in Kyiv – ed.] promises to take all necessary measures to enhance purification,” journalist Stas Kozliuk summarizes Credits: Map by RBC-Ukraine; Photos by Stas Kozliuk/Novynarnia [email protected] [email protected] FB: @uwcongress  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 6:22 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure "We appreciate that Germany plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout the years of war Ukraine is also grateful for your personal commitment," President Volodymyr Zelensky said MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7 MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8 Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations the regional military administration reported "I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S Putin's Victory Day truce "doesn't sound like much if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5 Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote and the candidate from the ruling coalition "It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said set to operate within the Council of Europe will focus on Russia's political and military leaders up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed It is a main tributary of the Desna River, which in turn flows into the Dnipro in Kyiv In recent days, reports have emerged showing the pollution of the Seim and Desna rivers in Ukraine. Shmyhal confirmed that the pollution of the Seim River led to a decrease in oxygen levels and a large-scale fish die-off Shmyhal did not specify whether Russia polluted the waters on purpose. Ukraine has prescribed steps to counteract the repercussions of the pollution Chernihiv Oblast Governor Viacheslav Chaus said on Sept 7 that the pollution damage to the region is estimated at about Hr 186 million ($4.5 million) (pollution) goes down the center of the river and recovery processes have already taken place closer to the border," Shmyhal said "There are no threats to human life and health There are no risks due to water intake in Chernihiv (and no risks) from the Desna River and further along the Dnipro River in Kyiv." As of late January, Russia's full-scale invasion has caused Hr 2.2 trillion ($53 billion) in environmental damage, Shmyhal said Kateryna Denisova works as a News Editor at the Kyiv Independent She previously worked as a news editor at the NV media outlet for four years covering mainly Ukrainian and international politics Kateryna holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv She also was a fellow at journalism schools in the Czech Republic and Germany Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article but elsewhere most of the land has been plowed the capital) and engaged chiefly in processing farm products and in engineering The iron ore in the oblast has been exploited Area 13,475 square miles (34,900 square km) Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine     A large volume of wastewater leaked from a sugar factory in the town of Tyotkino Russia into the Seim River (2 km from the state border with Ukraine).  pollution was recorded in the water of the Seim River near the border with the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine wastewater from a sugar factory entered the Desna River The contaminated water reached the city of Chernihiv and is moving towards the border with the Kyiv region According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center contaminated water can reach water intakes in the Kyiv region September 14-16 The movement of polluted water along rivers is closer to Kyiv.  Everything is being done to reduce the threat level and ensure water purification State Ecological Inspectorate carry out enhanced crisis monitoring of the state of waters:  Water samples are taken daily By local governments measures have been taken to restrict swimming the use of river water for domestic purposes and watering livestock as well as the catching of fish and its sale in local markets Collected and disposed of 29,5 tons of fish The saturation of water with dissolved oxygen continues in certain sections of the Desna River to accelerate the purification of the river from organic pollution Brovary City Council together with the State Water Agency Construction of two aeration systems near the villages of Pukhovka and Litky in the Kyiv region has begun The location of another installation on the Desna River is being determined State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation Fisheries and Food Programs Two nets and one seine were installed to contain dead fish in case they reach the borders of the Kyiv region An additional boom fence has been installed at the water intake site in the Kyiv region which prevents dirt and debris from entering the water surface Kyivvodokanal An activated carbon dispenser is installed on the first rise of the Desnyanskaya water intake station In the event of deterioration of water quality indicators in the Desna River Kyivvodokanal will apply enhanced water purification technology using powdered activated carbon This will eliminate organic pollution and unpleasant odors State of the Seim River gradually improving State of the Desna River – pollution is slowing down and gradually moving within the Chernihiv region It is fixed pointwise and is not homogeneous in nature water quality at water intake sites is within normal limits on the Desna River at the water intake point of the city of Brovary chemical oxygen consumption is 31,5 milligrams per cubic decimeter with a norm of 30 milligrams per cubic decimeter Dissolved oxygen is at the level of 5,83 milligrams per cubic decimeter At the water intake point of the city of Kyiv an improvement in chemical oxygen consumption is observed which decreased to 20 milligrams per cubic decimeter The oxygen regime is normal and is 5,63 milligrams per cubic decimeter There are no risks and threats to water intake Pollution moving along the Desna riverbed is diluted and less concentrated than it was at the beginning in the Seim River and at the water intake points of the Seim River in Chernihiv region No exceedances were detected for the content of pesticides No exceedances were recorded for ammonium nitrogen To prevent pollution from moving downstream along the Desna River safety of water supply and preservation of the quality of water received by Kyiv residents 9 aeration units have been installed in 9 locations: 6 in Chernihiv region and 3 in Kyiv region They artificially saturate water with oxygen helping to accelerate the oxidation of organic substances and assisting the natural process of self-purification of rivers.  It is noted that the pollution moving along the Desna River to the Kyiv region is less concentrated than it was initially in the Seim River and at water intake points in the Chernihiv region According to Kyivvodokanal and estimates by scientists Kyivvodokanal's wastewater treatment plants will cope with pollution if it reaches water intake points the quality of water in consumers' taps will not change and will correspond to requirements of State sanitary norms and rules However to eliminate it Kyivvodokanal has procured 120 tons of powdered activated carbon are working on all possible measures to develop a single Estimated environmental damage Sumy and Chernihiv regions already account for more than 474 million hryvnias Local authorities and local self-government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 15Email: [email protected] tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 01Email: [email protected] Hotline “Ministry of Environment in touch” tel.: +38 (044) 206 33 02fax: +38 (044) 206 31 39Email:[email protected] Cabinet of Ministers of UkraineOffice of the President of Ukraine the Regional Office of Water Resources in the Sumy Region informed about the deterioration of water quality in the Seim River In particular, it was about the pollution of the water that moves downstream of the Seim, as well as about the death of fish in it, appointed in Kyiv OVA Since the Desna flows through the territory of Kyiv region namely Vyshgorodskyi and Brovaryskyi districts the Commission of TEB and NS instructed to carry out daily monitoring of water quality "In order to prevent a negative impact on the health of the population the Kyiv Regional Commission of TEB and NS recommends not to use the water of the Desna River to prohibit swimming and fishing in the Desna River as well as the use of river water for economic needs and watering livestock," the OVA reported Dead fish in the Seim River on the territory of Ukraine Kyivvodokanal assuresthat the situation in the capital is under control the water supplied to the homes of Kyiv residents is safe the State Inspectorate of the Capital District did not detect an excess of the standards of organic and mineral substances in the Desna River within the Kyiv region August 27 State Agency of Land Reclamation and Fisheries of Ukraine reported probably dumping waste of unknown substances into the Seim River caused large-scale pollution of the reservoir According to the results of the hydrochemical analysis of the surface water samples of the Seim River a significant excess of the maximum permissible concentrations of ammonium and suspended solids was recorded The pollution spread throughout the water area of ​​the Seim River within the Sumy Region and reached Chernihiv Oblast ammonia and dead fish were found near Baturyn Pollution of Lake Vira was discovered in Sviatoshyn district "The arguments do not deserve attention": Klitschko responded to the petition on the closure of the Lybid river in the collectorate Almost 15 million hryvnias were allocated for cleaning the Lybid River +380 (44) 465 53 41 +380 (67) 638 76 00 hello@pragmatika.media https://pragmatika.media Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club presented its 31st annual Desna Ukrainian Dance Festival on March 15 Dancers showcased various cultural dances from different regions of Ukraine Over 140 dance entries were performed throughout the day Dancers were evaluated by Christine Biss from Calgary who is a member of the faculty of Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance Haugen explained the dancers were evaluated and given medals based on their individual performances It's a competition "in the sense that every dance on the stage in a category could potentially receive a gold medal," she said "We are doing this to promote the culture of Ukrainian dance and our love of Ukrainian dance," she said The Ffstival brings dancers from across Alberta together to celebrate their culture A toxic substance was found in the Desna River flowing downstream from the Russian border as reported by Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksii Momot an emergency meeting of the Kyiv Regional Commission on Technogenic and Ecological Safety and Emergencies was held on August 26 The meeting decided to prohibit residents from swimming and fishing in the Desna River "Poisonous substance detected in the Desna River and its bays Strictly prohibit all personnel from swimming and fishing in the Desna and its bays," Momot wrote and Pyriatyn territorial communities until safe levels are confirmed by environmental experts It is worth noting that the Desna is one of Ukraine's largest rivers flowing in the northern part of the country and is a right tributary of the Dnipro pollutants were detected in the Seym River According to the State Agency of Water Resources and Fisheries of Ukraine there was a significant exceedance of the maximum allowable concentrations of pollutants in the Seym River including ammonium and suspended substances the relevant environmental commission decided to ban swimming and using water from the river for domestic purposes due to the health risks to people and local residents the Minister of Environmental Protection stated that some of Ukraine’s natural resources were permanently lost due to the war Almost 3 million hectares of forest were damaged which is nearly one-third of the country's forested areas and the Russian invasion harmed 600 species of fauna and 750 species of flora 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 The State Ecological Inspection of the Capital Region found no exceedance of the maximum allowable concentrations of organic and mineral substances in the Desna River within the Kyiv region according to the Telegram channel of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration According to the State Ecological Inspection the oxygen levels in the Desna River are also within the normal range It is noted that this information was obtained by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration following the instructions of the Kyiv Regional Commission on Technogenic-Ecological Safety and Emergency Situations to implement measures to prevent the deterioration of water quality in the Desna River information was received from the Regional Office of Water Resources in the region about the deterioration of water quality in the Seym River concerns were raised about water pollution downstream of the Seym and reports of fish kills Since the Desna flows through the Kyiv region particularly the Vyshhorod and Brovary districts the Commission on Technogenic-Ecological Safety and Emergency Situations has instructed daily monitoring of water quality "To prevent negative impacts on public health the Kyiv Regional Commission on Technogenic-Ecological Safety and Emergency Situations recommends avoiding the use of Desna River water prohibiting swimming and fishing in the Desna as well as using river water for household purposes and animal drinking," the Regional Military Administration stated They added that the situation is under constant monitoring It should be noted that today, Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksii Momot reported that a toxic substance had been detected in the Desna River an emergency meeting of the Kyiv Regional Commission on Technogenic-Ecological Safety and Emergency Situations was held The meeting decided to prohibit residents from swimming and fishing in the Desna "A toxic substance has been detected in the Desna River and its bays It is strictly forbidden for all subordinate personnel to swim or fish in the Desna and its bays," Momot wrote Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club held its annual perogy fundraiser supper drawing 400 attendees for an evening of food the evening also served as an opportunity for the younger performers of the dance club to take to the stage and "See where they're at before we go into the festival season," said Fr "I'm just always so impressed to see these kids in their costumes and the courage of a lot of our dancers," he also said "It's not easy to stand in front of a crowd of 400 on a stage and perform." The dance club is now gearing up for its 31st Annual Desna Dance Festival set to take place in March. Hundreds of dancers from across the regio "There's a lot of good things happening," said Haugen He adds that membership with the dance club is increasing are still climbing and not declining after the unfortunate drop in numbers since COVID," he said "We're slowly continuing to climb and grow and that's all we can hope for." Desna Atkins Brierley marked her 80th birthday in style at the Peppermill Shepparton on Saturday to celebrate this special milestone with loved ones friends and even a few familiar faces from her high-school days the room was filled with laughter and love A heartfelt (and hilarious) speech from Desna’s sister sharing stories of Desna’s mischievous childhood antics It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all — a true testament to a life well lived and loved Here’s to 80 wonderful years and many more to come Цей веб-сайт зберігає файли cookie на вашому комп'ютері There is currently no threat to Kyiv's drinking water supply which originated in the Kursk region of Russia in mid-August causing a large-scale environmental disaster EcoPolitic traced the chronology of this situation which has been one of the top topics in the press and on television for many days in a row pollution was detected in the water of the Sejm River near the border with Russia the first official report on the matter came from the State Agency of Ukraine for the Development of Land Reclamation Fisheries and Food Programmes on 27 August when the contaminated water had already reached the Desna River the agency said that the pollution originated on 14 August on the territory of the Russian Federation Residents of Ukrainian villages began to notice the fish kill even before the official announcement and began to sound the alarm The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine broke its silence on the situation on the Sejm River on July 28 by publishing a video clip from the broadcast of the National Marathon "Edyny Novyny" when it became impossible not to comment on the situation the State Fisheries Agency named the probable cause of the pollution as the actions of the Russians who dumped waste of unknown substances into the Sejm Another unofficial version was announced live on September 9 by "Suspilne the Russians destroyed sewage treatment plants on the territory of the Kursk region it became known that the source of pollution of the Sejm and Desna rivers was the sewage of a sugar factory in the town of Tyotkino Інфографіка: facebook.com/EnvironmentalofUkraine Officials of the State Water Agency and the State Environmental Inspectorate have repeatedly emphasized that this is pollution by organic substances The first surface water samples taken by the State Water Agency from the Sejm showed a significant excess of the maximum allowable concentrations of pollutants "Preliminary assessment of water quality established that no excesses of chemical and highly toxic components were detected in the Sejm and Desna rivers This is pollution by organic substances," Oleksandr Krasnolutskyi First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine The answer is not immediately obvious: she simply did not have enough oxygen to breathe there have already been several cases of fish dying from a lack of oxygen And when organic impurities got into the Sejm and took a large amount of it for the biochemical processes of their oxidation the river inhabitants started to have a general lack of overflow the oxygen content in the river water was critically low – less than 1 mg/l with the minimum permissible norm of 4 mg/l "Chemical oxygen consumption exceeds the maximum allowable norms by several times which indicates a high level of organic pollution." August 27: pollution spread throughout the water area of ​​the Sejm River within the Sumy Region and reached Chernihiv Oblast The Konotop District Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergency Situations prohibits (until a special order) bathing fishing and the use of water for economic needs from the Sejm River on the territory of Novoslobidska Fish protection patrols of the State Fisheries Agency together with other state bodies collect and bury dead fish There is no threat to the population's drinking water supply as drinking water intakes for the population from the Sejm and Desna rivers in Chernihiv and Sumy regions are not carried out August 29: The State Water Agency and the laboratories of the State Inspectorate take water samples from the Sejm and Desna rivers every day consider possible options for pollution elimination: the use of coagulants At the behest of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal a meeting of the State Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergency Situations regarding pollution of the Sejm River and possible pollution of the Desna River is taking place measures were taken to localize organic pollution that came from the Sejm River the absorption of pollutants and the saturation of water with oxygen are used More than 11 tons of dead fish have already been collected on the territory of Sumy region and almost 6 tons on the territory of Chernihiv region August 31: the mass of polluted water in the Desna River reached the village Measures to localize and eliminate the consequences of pollution of the Desna River continue: artificial aeration and collection of dead fish The main activities are carried out in the Chernihiv region in particular in the villages of Makoshine and Maksaki September 1: organic substances from Sejm are located at a distance of 92 km from the confluence of the Seim River with the Desna River There is a tendency for the daily movement of organic substances to slow down due to their dilution by the waters of the Desna River several times the condition of the Sejm River from the border with the Russian Federation to the village of Chaplyshchi in Sumy Oblast is stabilizing: the content of dissolved oxygen in the water has slightly increased and the natural color of the water is being restored September 4: polluting organic substances reached the section of the Desna River in the village of Boromyki in Chernihiv Oblast A change in the nature of pollution is observed: it does not go in a continuous gap but moves along the deepest part of the river On the section of the Desna River in front of Chernihiv the service carries out measures to oxygenate the surface water There are no fish in the last 30 km of the advancement of pollutants along the Desna Sea a low content of dissolved oxygen and high indicators of chemical oxygen consumption an excess of manganese due to the decay of dead fish In order to save live fish in places where pollution has not yet reached local authorities and activists are clearing the tributaries of the Desna so that fish can enter there without hindrance September 5: polluting organic substances reached the section of the Desna River in the city of Chernihiv there are no excesses of chemical or highly toxic components The water on the approach to Chernigov is cloudy and darkening the state of the Seim River has stabilized: the level of chemical oxygen consumption has almost returned to normal September 8: The bulk of the polluted water reached the village of Boromyki isolated cases of fish plague are observed in the villages of Makoshino According to the results of measurements in water samples taken from the Sejm River on September 5 and 6 Slight increase of dissolved oxygen in water reduction of sharp unpleasant odor and restoration of natural color September 9: pollution in the Desna River accumulated within the city of Chernihiv in the place of the destroyed road bridge (due to the natural features of the topography of the river bottom and the character of the current) and moved below the city of Chernihiv to Kolychivka The sedimentation of black sediment to the bottom of the river is observed In the city of Chernihiv and the village Maxim recorded a slight decrease in oxygen Measures to catch and bury dead fish are continuing September 10: pollution is located near the village Shestovytsia is 191 km from the confluence of the Sejm River with the Desna River accumulation of shallow fish under the shore The worst indicators are recorded in the village Dissolved oxygen content in Desna in the area of ​​the village Boromyky decreased to 0.26 mgO2/dm³ (the norm is 4 mgO2/dm³) On the Desna section between the village Velike Ustya and the village In Kladkivka the content of dissolved oxygen has normalized and is 4.7-7.85 mgO2/dm³ In the village Maxim and the city of Oster – within 7.80-7.84 mgO2/dm³ According to the updated forecast of the Ukrhydrometeorological center contaminated water will reach Kyiv region on September 14-16 In the Sejm River in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions the content of dissolved oxygen is slowly increasing "Kyivvodokanal" noted that the company is ready to immediately adjust technological processes if the water quality in the water intake area deteriorates the pollution advanced to the village of Ladinka in Chernihiv Oblast The smell is reduced compared to the Sejm River On the surface of the water is a dead fish rising from the bottom of the river Downstream – there are no signs of pollution The main mass of pollution during the last day moved at an approximate speed of 15-18 km/day There are currently no risks for the implementation of water intake for the needs of the city of Kyiv The quality of water in the Sejm River in Chernihiv Oblast is improving: an increase in the content of oxygen dissolved in water and chemical oxygen consumption is recorded The worst values ​​of the main pollution indicators on the Desna River are recorded in the points of the village The content of dissolved oxygen has significantly increased over the last day and is 4.1-3.95 mgO2/dm³ (the norm is not less than 4 mgO2/dm³) Chemical oxygen consumption exceeds the norm up to 1.6 times and is within 27-48 mgO/dm³ (the norm is 30 mgO/dm³) the quality of water in the Sejm River is gradually improving: the content of oxygen dissolved in the water is steadily content of ammonium nitrogen and manganese is within normal limits the map of monitoring and environmental assessment of water resources from the State Water Agency in the area of ​​the Sejm and Desna basins looks as follows: According to the head of the Chernihiv region Vyacheslav Chaus the pollution of the Sejm and Desna rivers has already led to losses for the Chernihiv region in the amount of UAH 186 million 26 tons of fish died in Sumy Oblast and Chernihiv Oblast due to pollution "You need to understand that the fish will die not because there is pollution Now in social networks there are "dumps" from the territory new waves of pollution are coming to the Russian Federation but our laboratory does not record such a thing – declared the deputy head of the State Water Agency Ihor Hopchak fish will return to Seim and Desna from tributaries and reproduce As EcoPolitic wrote on September 2, the rate of progress of polluting organic substances from the Seym River gradually is slowing down The most high-profile case of the week was the exposure of a large criminal group in Volyn This week there are many corrupt officials as well as a foreign company with which 65 million UAH of damage was recovered The managers of the forest farms decided to turn a blind eye to this Journalists accused foresters of fictitious sanitary logging The use of materials posted on the EcoPolicy media platform is permitted only if the link to the EcoPolicy is provided and for online publications - the placement of a direct hyperlink to the page where the original material is posted The editors may not share the point of view stated in the author's material The advertiser is responsible for the accuracy of information published in promotional materials the quality of the Desna River on the border of Chernihiv and Kyiv regions water at water intakes is within normal limits This means that the pollution moving down the Desna River to the Kyiv region is less concentrated than it was initially in the Seim River and at water intake points in the Chernihiv region According to the Kyivvodokanal and the Kyiv City Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No excess was detected in the drinking water samples taken on the morning of September 14 at the control points of the CENTRALIZED WATER SUPPLY of Kyiv We emphasize once again that according to Kyivvodokanal data and estimates of scientists the quality of water in consumers' taps will not change and will meet the requirements of the State Sanitary Norms and Rules Kyivvodokanal has prepared 120 tons of powdered activated carbon In the event of a deterioration in water quality indicators in the Desna River This will eliminate organic contaminants and unpleasant odors the bulk of the polluted water has reached the village of Beremytske changes are recorded in a point-wise manner and are not uniform everywhere In the Desna River from the confluence of the Seim River to the city of Chernihiv positive changes are also recorded during visual observation from the mouth of the Seim River and to the village of Makoshyno there are no foreign odors a slight foreign odor is recorded in some places downstream The dissolved oxygen content in the city of Oster is 5,9 milligrams per cubic decimeter with a norm of at least 4 milligrams per cubic decimeter in the village of Maksym – 4,4 milligrams per cubic decimeter in the section between the villages of Kladkivka and Boromyky – 7,6-7,95 milligrams per cubic decimeter in the remaining points without significant changes the content of ammonium nitrogen is within normal limits the content of iron and manganese is decreasing and Chernihiv Water Canal have installed aeration units at 9 locations: 6 in Chernihiv Oblast and 3 in Kyiv Oblast helping to accelerate the oxidation of organic matter and aiding the natural process of self-purification of rivers.  Let us remind you that according to the forecasts of the Ukrhydrometeorological Center polluted water may reach the water intakes of the Kyiv region on September 14-16 tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 15Email: [email protected] tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 01Email: [email protected] tel.: +38 (044) 206 33 02fax: +38 (044) 206 31 39Email:[email protected] Drones reportedly targeted the Druzhba oil pumping station in Bryansk region. Allegedly, several UAVs were shot down, according to the Telegram channel SHOT Explosive-laden drones attacked the Desna oil pumping station (OPS) operated by Transneft-Druzhba in Bryansk four drones were allegedly destroyed by air defense systems while an explosive device was removed from one surviving UAV and subsequently neutralized a swarm of drones carrying up to 3 kg of explosives was allegedly destroyed during an earlier attack on the Desna OPS "Two of the downed drones fell within the facility’s territory An explosive device was extracted from one and neutralized outside the OPS Two transformer substations sustained damage: one to the building itself and another involving broken windows," the report stated in the nearby village of Desna in the Vygonichsky District of Bryansk region A window in one apartment was also damaged This is not the first time drones have targeted the Bryansk Region since the large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces For example, in November, drones attacked Bryansk The Russians claimed to have destroyed all targets but a strike on an apartment building was recorded in the city Furthermore, Bryansk was also attacked by drones in December. At that time, a fuel depot owned by the Transneft Corporation caught fire This month marks the one-year anniversary of her groundbreaking project a label dedicated to merging underground electronic music with therapeutic sound vibrations DESNA has created her own sub-genre and achieved significant success in the past 12 months Fresh from a captivating debut performance at New York’s Electronic Zoo, DESNA, the visionary behind Frequency Made Music, celebrates the project’s one-year milestone with one of her most intense frequency explorations to date, ‘Spiritual Warfare’ This concept delves into the expression of negative emotions and feelings of oppression towards the soul The EP is now available through Frequency Made Music DESNA has curated a selection of her top 10 tracks of “high vibe” and healing music “This was my first frequency track ever and still one of my favorites Anytime I play this out the vibe in the room changes completely It leans dub-techno purposed to put the listener in a hypnotic trance.” “I love that ANNA is doing her own version of conscious music She started her ambient project this year working with live instruments merged with a meditative intention “This track is beautiful and perfect for listening/ meditating I find other artists have experimented with this idea as a one-off and it’s inspiring to see Most of the music around frequencies is involved in a more relaxed vibe but still good to add to this eclectic list of wellness music produced by electronic artists.” “This minimal track is part of a frequencies series album he produced in 2021 A nice groove with a tried and true minimal vibe You can hear when the 396 Hz frequency comes on and off which I think is cool.” “This techno-driving track is a really cool example of how to use different solfeggio frequencies in one track The vibe of this track is in line with my project as it’s peak time for a festival or club while keeping these frequencies forward in the music.” “This is a really high vibe tune that doesn’t have any specific frequencies in it yet I added it to this list because it brings me to a lifted place Music is proven to have therapeutic benefits This track is perfect for sunrise or to break up a harder set with something uplifting.” “Released on a label called ‘High Vibe Records’  says enough as to why I chose this house track not specific with frequencies yet really brings me to that lifted place I like to feel when listening to electronic music It’s almost a “dub” drum and bass vibe if I had to categorize this.” “This is off of my latest release and chose it because it’s the most unique track I’ve made This instrumental electronic track was created for the user to say their own positive affirmations to their daily mindfulness routine I released a version on YouTube using Alan Watts’s vocal as an example of the intention around this track.” Landhouse & DJ Amiga – Higurashi 432Hz meditative track is perfect for playing at home I love the style as it’s very chill yet not exactly a meditation track It has something special about it that feels high vibrational.” “This industrial-leaning techno track has a really cool ambient feel to it I am not sure if the artist used 852 Hz or not which is a frequency I’ve used in my music it has the right vibe for this playlist as it feels meditative and anxiety-reducing while still appropriate for a club/festival.” DESNA ‘Spiritual Warfare’ is now available through Frequency Made Music. Get your copy here. Follow DESNA: Website | SoundCloud | Facebook | Instagram Officers report that there was an argument between two groups They are searching for a 37-year-old who fled in a gray 2018 Honda Pilot Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils where do you come from and what are your early memories related to electronic music When did you decide to launch your musical career as DESNA It wasmid-20177 that I launched my DESNA alias I was playing gigs under my real name at Verboten and Output trying to figure out the exact direction I wanted to settle into Music has always been a big part of my life Florida so breakbeats in the late 90’s and early 2000’s were a big influence on me DJ Irene and Jazzy Jeff were some of the first electronic artists that I fell in love with How has the bustling city been an influence on your musical career and sound Which venues do you feel gave you the opportunity to grow as an artist DESNA: There’s an energy here in New York I can’t put into words It makes you feel the “hustle” and inspiration to become something I don’t feel this same energy in other states It has that special vibe that makes dreams seem within reach Verboten gave me my start in this industry and when it closed so those two venues were key to my current success you’ll be doing a very special 3 hour opening set before Anna at Avant Gardner What’s part of the craft for setting the tone DESNA: I love when I get to play 3 or 4 hours because it gives me the chance to have some proper peak moments and not just stay polite as support so this set gives me time to open it up and take people for a nice ride I plan on showcasing a hybrid set with CDJ’s EG: Your last single ‘Money Lotion’ was released on Tronic Music Do you feel that you’ve distinguished the ‘DESNA sound’ in your productions How would you best describe the music you’re producing and you can definitely tell a distinct sound here I think you can best describe it as “techno” with a little bit of rock and acid in them Some of my tracks lean a little more melodic while others slightly industrial EG: Tell us about your event series ‘Risky Business’ You also just hosted a ‘Risky Business’ lineup at EDC Mexico I co-own and handle the Risky Business “At Dusk” series for the brand We’ve brought several artists into play for this party and because it’s not only techno specific the range of artists that have played with us is broad DESNA’s ‘Money Lotion’ is already available on Tronic Music. Grab your copy here Follow Desna: Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud  Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission This year we’re thrilled that Niecy Nash is coming to Vulture Festival for a special conversation with Sherri Shepherd about her life and career. Come join us on Sunday November 14 at 8:30pm at the Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles and get to know the person behind the decades of work you know and love. Get your tickets here Watching Niecy Nash’s performance as nail-salon owner turned rising queenpin Desna Simms in the third season of Claws has been a tremendous pleasure the TNT drama is rollicking and fantastical but underneath its gaudy fantasia is a vein of genuine emotion as it explores notions of power and the price of running from your moral compass in the face of having it all The crew is able to break out Roller so he can avoid his murder charge and head to Havana but Desna decides to stay because can’t leave her brother Dean behind It’s an understandable act of vengeance — especially after Benedict killed Arlene — but it casts doubt on the future of her friendship with Desna Niecy Nash spoke with Vulture about how she gets into character the future of Desna’s relationship with Ann When did you know you wanted to be an actor?I knew I wanted to be an actor when I was 5 years old and I saw the most gorgeous black woman on television I want to be black and fabulous and on TV.” What has it been like transitioning into more dramatic roles?Well I had always seen myself being a dramatic actress in my mind but comedy embraced me so fully and then it was hard to break out of that because the industry only saw me in one way When I finally was able to turn in a performance in that lane Maybe you can do this work.” And now I get it so much so that people forgot I can do comedy What attracted you to stepping behind the camera for “Zaddy Was a Rolling Stone”?I’ve been wanting to direct for years I thought I was going to end up doing more in the multi-cam world How long can you run around in skintight jumpsuits what you can do is put on some sweatpants and sit behind the camera and yell “Action!” Was there anything about directing that surprised you The toughest revelation is the fact that your director’s cut is not the final cut but my cut is going to be so great that they’re not going to want to touch it.” And then you see it and it’s a totally different vibe to what you shot that won’t be that bad,” and then I was like I’m having a heart palpitation.” It’s like they took my baby apart and stitched it back together Was there anything you wish audiences got to see?I wish they got to see the music video between Roller and I as I cut it How exactly was it different than what you shot?It was just a different visual presentation Whereas I felt like my version told more of a story you turn in as much film as you can — that’s another thing that it taught me because they want a lot more choices once they get in the bay “Why do I need choices if I know what I want?” Because the choices are not just for you They are for the other people who have to come behind you and do an edit we’ve seen Desna’s growing anxiety over the violence in her life to the point that she’s hallucinating seeing blood on her hands What do you think this says about Desna and her relationship to power?The blood on her hands was kind of literal You are the linchpin in all of it.” It was a reckoning of being honest with yourself Desna also gets called out as being selfish Quiet Ann actually brings it up at the very end of the finale: “You wanted it all now you got it.” Do you agree with Ann about that?I think power corrupts you are doing a bad thing for a good reason like what we all watched happen to Walter White — but after he got the power You are really trying to do a bad thing for a good reason and then you taste that power and it’s like Desna’s decisions have really affected her friendships Do you think that relationship can be mended going forward?They’ve been through a lot together One of the most memorable aspects of Claws is As someone from South Florida who also has family in New Orleans where y’all film How does costuming affect your performance and how you approach a character?I’m a visual person When we had different people at the beginning and they were trying to create this look for Desna I had a soccer-mom bob with highlights in it and free.” I didn’t want to start this woman as “I’m at a strip mall with my highlights and my soccer-mom bob!” It felt false when I looked in the mirror and so I couldn’t find her within me until I could visualize her And our costume designer Dolores Ybarra is amazing Do you have a favorite costume from this season I had three different leopard prints—a bodysuit and then a different leopard print on my shoes I felt like that black-and-white jumpsuit spoke to the duality of the good versus the evil that was happening in that episode I loved the look I wore when I met my father for the first time and he took us to the museum You can tell Desna gets confidence from how she dresses I feel like she dresses like a strip-mall superhero I like that!If a strip mall had a superhero I originally pitched her wearing jumpsuits because I felt like she didn’t live a lifestyle that gave her time to stand in the closet and pick out separates I don’t even have to question whether or not it matches How did you learn to project such confidence in yourself and in your work?You have to love yourself where you are It doesn’t mean that there’s not room for improvement but even if I want to go from here to there my “here” has to start with me loving myself and self-care is how you act on what you feel including your recent Emmy nomination for When They See Us What are you hungry to do next?Next stop on the journey is probably to produce a feature I’m trying to work on putting something together that myself and Chrissy Metz would star in I want to do a project with my neighbor … my neighbor is Shaq Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York she was asked about this in the comments on social networks under the notifications about the appointment Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine took part in a meeting of the regional commission on technogenic and environmental safety and emergencies which discussed how well the clean-up of the Seim and Desna rivers is going This was reported by the Ministry of Environment on Facebook The situation regarding the elimination of the consequences of the pollution that came from the territory of Russia is as follows: Photo: facebook.com/EnvironmentalofUkraine At the beginning of last week, EcoPolitic already talked about the speed of advancement of polluting organic substances from the Seym Desnoy River and those activities which are used by the State Water Agency and the regional military administration to stabilize the situation I guess.) And my bitches got a win this week There’s some truly bizarre things simmering under the surface But I can’t sit on that weirdness too long because I didn’t know Nail Palm was a thing and now I am very invested in it The women are dealing with the realization that Uncle Daddy did what Uncle Daddy does and took things a little too far Desna is feeling a little unsettled because she didn’t expect that Bryce would carry out the hit and Polly sees the bright side of the whole thing Desna just had her first good night of sleep since Roller “died” and Dean already knows He saw on the news that the Koonseys are dead and he’s glad those assholes are dead they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell Jen and Bryce are having coffee in the morning and she wants to make sure he’s feeling okay after the murder Bryce says he would have gone on a bender before but now he feels proud that he handled business and Jen rewards him with a morning BJ Everyone is feeling a little safer and a little better Roller is in an outdoor Cialis-commercial-style bathtub while Gladys Anderson and he’s her perfect English suitor sent to her from Heaven This is unreasonable and I’m uncomfortable with everything that’s happening She has sex with him and tells him that they’re going to eat tiny ham and cheese sandwiches that don’t fill them up but feel so fancy The women are heading over to Glint Nails to check out the new digs while Ann texts her new bae the former owner of Glint Nails offers to leave her staff with Desna and Desna says she’s going to hire some new techs so you can take those Barbies and those fake-ass fruit bowls The Glint Nails crew flushes about 200 tampons down the toilet in what might be television’s cruelest act of sabotage Virginia heads to have lunch with Relevance and she’s got a new gig dancing in a Tweety Bird costume on a webcam for $400 an hour Virginia scoffs because she’s got a crew now and doesn’t need to go down that road Bryce breaks the news that the damage caused by the tampon sabotage will cost $12,000 to fix Desna planted all her extra money in the Koons’s house They need that money and they need it fast Uncle Daddy wants to see Bryce and Jen and properly thank them … WITH A DAMN HOUSE Bryce had his best week at the clinic ever and he’s proven himself They’re going to be in a better school district with a music program and all Bryce has to do is stay at the clinic Bryce tries to gracefully decline the offer but Jen is interested in those music classes for the girls The women have another run-in with the crew at Glint Nails and they decide the only way to show they’re just as good as Glint Nails (and win $12,000) is to enter the Nail Palm competition and win Jen tells Desna about the new house and Desna thinks that she should be getting a new house for all she’s done for the Dixie Mafia Desna forgets her purse and a handsome Haitian stranger offers to pay for her meal While the crew is excited for Desna’s date she break the news that Virginia is going to be an alternate on the Nail Palm team and Virginia strolls out Roller is having weird sex all over the house with Gladys and she’s shocking him with the collar he’s wearing when he can’t get it up again for a second round when she shocks him he immediately goes down on her She gets a phone call about an art show and because Roller is a player he starts buttering her up about her artwork Desna is interrupted on her date with the Hot Doctor when she gets a call from the Paranoid Doctor but it’s just Quiet Ann hooking up with Arlene Polly is upset that Desna left her date to solve someone else’s problem and she needs to get a Big O before Nail Palm to ensure a Big V The friendships on this show feel real to me Dean is at Bryce and Jen’s new house and Jen smashes her finger when Bryce suggests he might help Uncle Daddy out more than he let on Polly and Quiet Ann are helping Desna get ready for her date and she’s wearing an amazing African print peplum ensemble Virginia is on set for the dancing gig but it turns out to be a little more like porn effectively cock-blocking her for the second time She goes with Quiet Ann and a baseball bat to get her out of the bathroom smashing up the “director’s” place in the meantime Desna is nervous and Jen tries to calm her down but the conversation turns to Jen’s new house Desna sees that they’re already being dragged down and she says they might have to give the house back but she’s going to cheer her on despite her attitude She hears Jen’s voice in her head as the rounds fly by I didn’t know I needed a nail art competition on my TV Roller is ingratiating himself with Gladys and he almost gets her cell phone when she’s leaving Desna’s Divas and the ladies from Glint Nails have made it to the final round but her team cheers her on from the stands and I almost cried Desna describes her art like her life right now: chaotic and complicated They get $15,000 and look who’s there to celebrate Jen takes Dean home and she discovers some art he’s done of the Koonses with blood coming out of their eyes He tells Jen that Desna said karma was gonna get them and karma did One of the best crime series of the second half of the last decade concluded early this month so it never got the attention of either a premium-cable shiny object for The Discourse or a network fixture But for those who watched it while it aired—and just as importantly those who have a chance to enjoy it from the beginning—“Claws” was something special an off-the-wall Florida noir with deeply authentic female friendships depicted by a cast of TV ringers The premise itself is something akin to “Ozark” by way of Carl Hiaasen—Niecy Nash led the series as Desna Simms whose Florida nail salon launders money for an organized crime-run pill mill with which it shares a strip mall But while Desna is unquestionably our lead the beating heart of the show is her entire network of friends/coworkers/co-conspirators her recovering alcoholic best friend; Polly (Carrie Preston) a sweet-natured pathological liar; Quiet Ann (Judy Reyes) taciturn lookout; and Virginia (Karrueche Tran) the young naif Desna takes under her wing after they initially feud over the same man But they’re cartoon characters in the shape of people you know particularly in the show’s Sunshine State milieu and their close-knit idiosyncrasies echo the nature of the salon as a social center—these are women in a particularly dangerous boys’ club much was made of how women’s whisper networks can be a way of keeping one another safe We’ve analyzed the role of the male antihero to exhaustion particularly since the turn of the millennium when Tony Soprano started a new boom of the archetype we’ve spent years pondering what we talk about when we talk about Walter White But Desna has quietly become one of the most interesting antiheroines in the last five years of TV a woman who is not ruthless by nature but has seen what the world does to women who aren’t hard enough to match it blow-for-blow It of course doesn’t hurt that Nash’s resume includes stellar work in both comedic and dramatic roles both of which she brings to bear as a woman in very real danger but often ridiculous circumstances there are plenty of stories with one or two memorable characters and background characters who are ciphers by comparison but I’m delighted to report “Claws” doesn’t have that problem is full of people that simultaneously feel like they could only exist in a technicolor noir like this one and are of the kind we hardly ever get to see on TV Take Desna’s brother Dean (Harold Perrineau) one of the most refreshing depictions of an autistic person on TV in recent memory Dean as a character has plenty of recognizable symptoms—physical tics tendencies to get stuck down rabbit holes of new interests—but simply by being an adult and a Black person he’s already portraying autism from a perspective we hardly ever see onscreen equally as important—and as rare for television—Dean is allowed to be sexual He’s had at least two flings over the course of the series first with Virginia and then with a doula/life coach played by Linda Hamilton Desna is depicted as worrying for Dean’s well-being but only because of his tendency to assume the best of people in their dangerous world not out of any denial of his autonomy as an adult upon discovering Hamilton’s character is pregnant Dean has a heart-to-heart with her about his anxieties about the idea of being a father and how even as someone who’s accepting and proud of who he is he’s not sure if he’d be prepared to raise an autistic child himself It’s a deeply moving scene that conveys thoughts I’ve had myself as an autistic person and it’s an absolutely remarkable thing to encounter on a basic cable show about the drug trade there’s the show’s longest-lasting antagonist “Breaking Bad”’s Dean Norris as Clay “Uncle-Daddy” Husser a bisexual Dixie Mafia boss who sports art of his late wife on his coke nail Norris plays Husser as something akin to a cranked-out Tennessee Williams patriarch all growls and gold-plated guns and Colonel Sanders accents and might be having the time of his life more than any other single actor on the show best demonstrates its unique blend of camp character work and perpetual zig-zag plotting Quiet Ann has been summoned to visit her family a political dynasty of conservative Cuban-Americans who look down on her eventually loses her temper—only to be told her parents are both gay and act as one another’s beards and they look down on her for being a criminal “Claws” will have ended its four-season run; I wish I knew enough about the labyrinthine workings of streaming rights to tell you where it might end up next But it’s exactly the sort of show that becomes many a Netflix browser’s next obsession if placed in the right spot it would be a perfect capper for it to become the next big binge-watch would be for more shows to come along that do what it did uniquely well—three-dimensional female characters and empathy for people with a combination of bad luck and questionable decision-making skills some great actors and writers just had their schedule open up Masthead About Advertisers: Contact Us Privacy Policy Become a member for as low as $5/month The star and producer of the TNT drama shares how the series finale proved on and off screen that "sometimes your life doesn't end up the way you planned." Three regular members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Army’s 29th Infantry Battalion at their headquarters in Barangay Del Pilar Their decision to return to the government was driven by severe food shortages and a significant loss of leadership within the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) including a Colt Caliber .45 and a Cal.9mm Ingram M11 Sub Machine Gun Their statements reflected the hardships they faced in the mountains where dwindling supplies and inadequate support from their organization prompted them to reconsider their choices Also they expressed a strong desire to reunite with their families and pursue a peaceful life away from armed conflict Tabon welcomed the surrender and reassured those still involved with the NPA “You will not be harmed or hurt here because we are all Filipinos We do not want to harm fellow citizens,” said Tabon He urged others in the mountains to come down and take advantage of the ongoing Amnesty program Tabon’s call to action is particularly poignant as the holiday season approaches He encouraged those still in the insurgency to reunite with their families and celebrate Christmas together highlighting the importance of family and community during this time The surrender of these three individuals is part of a broader initiative aimed at encouraging more members of the NPA to return to civilian life including appeals for assistance from community members are intended to create a supportive environment for those seeking to leave the armed struggle The local government and military forces continue to promote peace and reconciliation in the region hoping that more insurgents will follow the lead of Desna/Ola their return to the fold of the law underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the NPA and the realities that drive individuals to seek a different path Mindanao Gold Star Daily holds the copyrights of all articles and photos in perpetuity Any unauthorized reproduction in any platform shall be liable for copyright infringement under the Intellectual Property Rights Law of the Philippines The episode begins with Virginia being rushed into the emergency room with Desna by her side in tears and bloody Dean and Roller run in behind her to console Desna Desna asks Roller to find out who shot at them and hugs him a mysterious couple watches what happened from a computer feed They are concerned Desna’s going to cause them trouble Bryce is at a barbecue with Jen and their neighbors in their new home Jen’s going to be applying to work at a new salon Their neighbor tells them to tone down the “urban” nail style and Jen gets a little defensive So she gets up and calls Desna who tells her about Virginia Quiet Ann’s ex and her partner meet her to interview Desna about the incident Doctors come tell Desna that Virginia’s going to need a cornea transplant Roller stops by Uncle Daddy’s hideout to confront him about Desna’s hit attempt Clint comes in with food as Roller is leaving and bumps into him Uncle Daddy asks Clint if he had anything to do with Virginia being shot what I’m saying is karma’s a b****.” – Clint Matt Bloodstone and his wife stop by at the hospital to give Desna flowers They tell Desna that they were partners in the casino with Greg It’s a Native American casino and Greg couldn’t be a majority stakeholder they give Desna a check for $50,000 as a buyout Desna talks to Ann about this and Ann wants her to take the money and run Roller calls and Desna lets him know that his sources are running cold Desna tells him about Bloodstone and his wife are coming by Roller says he has a connect at the casino in security and will hit him up for information Polly’s in a mental institution and received a call earlier from Ann about Virginia she tries to sneak out of her room but get’s stuck hanging over a ledge The nurse reminds Polly that she is there voluntary So that means she can leave whenever she wants Roller talks to his connect and he lets them know that they run a dirty business a woman is hanging being tortured by Bloodstone and his wife Polly made it to Desna’s for Sunday dinner and Dean arrived too But Dean is just stopping by for his belongings Desna tries to get him to stay but he refuses Roller calls and tells Desna about the Bloodstones’ dealings and he has the woman they were torturing in his car she jumps out of the car while it’s moving recalling Virginia being shot and wakes up It turns out Dean has the gun and he wants to look for the shooter Desna demands the gun back but he wants to defend Virginia’s honor Desna’s at her wits end and she goes off on Dean She manages to take the gun and gets a determined Dean back in the house Kenneth stops by and Desna asks him for help with Dean Kenneth scoffs but Desna gets him to talk to Dean in the chapel Kenneth nervously gets Dean to talk about everything and tells him to refocus his energy to something more positive Dean is very focused on taking down the shooters and tells Kenneth he killed someone and was satisfied doing it Virginia’s recovering and the entire gang stops by to look after Virginia Virginia wakes up while they’re there and she realizes she can’t see out of one eye Kenneth pulls Desna aside letting her know about Dean’s focus on killing again and tells her she needs to look after him Roller stops by and tells her about the woman He tried to go by her house and she shot at him Kenneth sees Polly in the hallway and she keeps things short Dean’s by Virginia’s side and she can senses something is wrong with Dean He’s really concerned someone is going to try to kill them again Virginia tells him that everything happens for a reason Desna goes by the woman’s house with Roller and managed to force her way in to talk to her The woman tells her that Mac Bloodstone and his wife Melba are very dirty She’s their accountant and launders the money in the casino When Desna tells her she’s an owner in the casino You’re getting robbed.” – Casino accountant she learns that the casino launders $2 million a month Uncle Daddy’s not far behind and he knows who tried to take Desna out Uncle Daddy says Clint tried to take Desna out and he gave Roller and Desna the information because they are still family Ann lets her know that this was just a “drive by” and nothing more Roller’s looking for Clint and runs into Toby Toby is in tears because Clint had Toby help him dump the motorcycle gear Roller comes by to let Desna know Clint really did try to kill her So they decide to stalk Clint later that night at the Jew center They see Clint in the alley and Roller runs him over with his car They head out to the swamp that morning to dump Clint’s body They’re out on a boat and Desna’s freaking out Desna tells Roller she feels Greg is haunting her from beyond the grave and he consoles her with a kiss We can move to Antartica and our hearts would still be in this God-Forsaken Roller and Desna wrap up a lovemaking moment and Roller wants to settle down with Desna “We’re like Bobby and Whitney.” – Roller especially dealing with the drama involving Virginia and the casino Desna returns home and Virginia’s being pampered by everyone Desna tells Dean that Virginia’s shooter has been brought to justice she revealed some major personality flaws with Polly and Desna She tells Polly she’s using her mental issues to avoid intimacy and Desna that she needs to trust her friends Desna agrees and tells them about her plot involving the casino They all agree to help and they head to the casino dressed in their finest attire Desna lets her know that she knows the true value of Greg’s stake and knows about the $2 million laundered yearly and demands fifty percent of that cut Mac and Melba counters with $500,000 and expensive purses “But we will take those bags.” – Jen Desna tells them that their fortunes are changing and they are now in charge “We are going to run this town.” – Desna The episode ends with a dance routine set to En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind,” and the shooter appearing to stop be on the loose heading into Uncle Daddy’s hangout putting a gun to his head And it’s revealed Toby was the one who shot Virginia and he did it do defend Uncle Daddy’s honor Uncle Daddy tells him to never “go rogue” again and kisses him Amanda is a TV junkie with a passion for all things reality television Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive the Desna River in Chernihiv Oblast is absorbing pollutants and saturating the water with oxygen «Today we are starting the absorption of pollutants in the Desna River in a place where it is possible to carry out aeration and launch activated sludge The decision to carry out such measures waso adopted after consultation with scientists and based on the decision of TEB and the National Emergency Service the introduction of activated sludge is a measure that will help reduce pollution together with specialists from the State Emergency Service — said the First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Alexander Krasnolutsky it is predicted that aeration measures and the introduction of activated sludge should absorb polluting organic matter entering the Desna from the Seim River and prevent fish kills "A total of 10 tons of activated sludge were delivered from the Bila Tserkva Waterworks We will observe and monitor the water condition on an ongoing basis especially in the places where activated sludge is introduced in order to track the dynamics," - added Oleksandr Krasnolutskyi water samples were taken for research before aeration According to the State Water Agency and the SEI on the Seim River In Sumy and Chernihiv regions there is a decrease in pollution concentrations continues to collect dead fish and bury them in appropriate places more than 11 tons of dead fish have already been collected in the Sumy region specialists from the State Environmental Inspectorate are carrying out activities to catch dead fish in the Sosnytsia community of Koryukiv district 500 kg of fish have already been removed using nets almost 6 tons of dead fish have been collected in the territory of the Chernihiv region Regarding the state of the Desna River within the Kyiv region There are no polluted waters No cases of death of aquatic bioresources have been identified To prevent secondary pollution of the river places for installing barrier lines - nets for catching dead fish are being considered on the instructions of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal a meeting of the State Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies was held regarding the pollution of the Seim River in Sumy and Chernihiv regions and the possible pollution of the Desna River in Chernihiv and Kyiv regions The Commission identified a set of measures to localize and eliminate the consequences of the pollution of the Seim and Desna rivers.  To ensure the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population the State Service for Food and Consumer Protection has introduced enhanced measures to control the sale of fish in these regions The population is being informed about the possible danger of using water from the Seim River for watering livestock and watering vegetables No facts of trade in fish that died in the Seim River have been identified tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 15Email: [email protected] tel.: +38 (044) 206 31 01Email: [email protected] tel.: +38 (044) 206 33 02fax: +38 (044) 206 31 39Email:[email protected] The episode begins with Desna continuing to nurse Roller back to health They both are considering hanging low for a while Roller is talking about moving in with Desna and Desna’s brushing it off Desna receives a food basket from Melba with a reminder to stay away from the casino She also tells the girls that Roller wants to move in Polly brings up how Desna’s commitment questions regarding Roller stem from her daddy issues Desna’s been tracking her biological father and he’s an architect in Florida Virginia’s pleading with Dean to come home Bryce is slowly getting more people to Uncle Daddy rehab when Uncle Daddy and Brenda walk in together Bryce quits when Uncle Daddy tells him he has to work with Brenda Brenda suggests someone take over for Bryce while flirting with Uncle Daddy Desna and Roller meet up for lunch at the shrimp shack When she tells him about reaching out to her biological father Joe and Polly return to their office and Joe’s interested in learning the “real Polly Marks.” Here That scares the crap out of me.” – Polly Desna takes everyone’s advice and heads to the construction site her father She approaches him and tells Calvin that she’s his daughter He asks to speak to her later about this and that breaks her heart She calls Dean but he’s distracted by Max at the casino Melba tells him about finally separating himself from Dean and Mahjong Bryce tells Jenn he quit after Brenda came back she grabs a white guest by her extensions and kicks her out for her liberal use of the n-word Virginia returns to the salon and tells Desna about Dean hanging out at the casino still telling her to cut her into their extortion or she’s gonna tell Mac Desna tries to confront Mac at the casino regarding Dean but nothing happens So she returns to the casino to call Dean but gets his voicemail Desna gives him a piece of her mind about her childhood Calvin gets honest with her and says he tried to act like Dean and Desna didn’t exist Virginia seems to be Bryce’s replacement at the rehab and Bryce looks on from the window Calvin wants to get to know Dean and Desna Polly sneaks back into the casino and heads to the office to see Joe She tells her about the threat from the former accountant Yolanda He tells Polly Yolanda isn’t anything to worry about Calvin meets Dean at the Mahjong table and sits next to him Mac sees Calvin and has Joe pull all the info he can find about him Calvin’s conversation with Dean and Dean ends up losing his mahjong game Yolanda texts Polly calling her a “two-faced b****.” Dean returns to the casino with Calvin to tell him that Calvin is indeed his father After Calvin persuades Dean with a trip to the contemporary art museum in Sarasota all three leave the casino before security approaches Calvin then invites them to an event at the museum later that night she thanks Roller for giving the suggestion or reaching out to Calvin and agrees to Roller moving in Mac heads out to a construction site where Calvin’s working to bribe him into staying away from Dean Polly heads to Yolanda’s home with the door locked She walks in to see Yolanda dead and hanging  in a bedroom doorway He pleads with Jenn to let go of the anger towards Brenda Virginia walks over and tells Jenn Brenda’s disappointment reminds her of the first time she was hurt Brenda and Jenn recall that time and it helps them find common ground again They both hug and everyone else slowly claps Mac walks in angrily because Calvin didn’t accept the bribe Polly walks in telling Joe about Yolanda’s death Polly cries when Joe tells her Yolanda was “depressed.” This doesn’t do anything to calm her worry Melba drops her purse in front of Calvin’s desk and he offers to pick it up It gives Melba an opening to drop a drug into Calvin’s coffee The drug causes him to vomit on stage in front of everyone at the museum dedication ceremony Virginia pleads with him to stay with her but he ignores this and hops out of the car to get his own Lyft Calvin walks into the salon to apologize for what happened and told her that this “weird lady” possibly slipped something into his coffee after he denied a bribe from Mac Desna apologizes to Calvin for getting to him caught up with Mac and Melba She called Dean and told him what happened but he doesn’t believe her The episode ends with Desna grabbing her gun to go and confront Mac and Melba Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Desna and Roller are arguing because Desna thinks they can just call Uncle Daddy and he’ll solve everything. Roller is upset that he’s been replaced by Bryce and Desna’s sexy doctor boyfriend. Desna knows that Roller is jealous and maybe he still cares a little bit about her. Desna and Roller go into a bank, and he’s got a firm grip on her neck as she makes a withdrawal. The teller asks her what church she goes to and the initials of her fake church spell “H.E.L.P.,” and the teller even says it aloud without noticing. Roller smacks Desna and shuffles her out of there. Meanwhile, Ann and Arlene are rolling around in bed, and a beautiful glass dildo rolls under the dresser. Ann sees that Arlene is keeping a folder connecting Desna to the Koons’ murder, and now she’s all conflicted about it. Bryce goes to visit Uncle Daddy to convince him to go after the Russians for what they did, and Bryce is WIRED. Uncle Daddy agrees and has Bryce call the boss in Georgia. Ann comes in and spills the beans to Polly. Arlene is going to arrest Desna for setting up the Koonses. She’s got the fake nail and some paperwork from DCF. Ann refuses to deal with Arlene because they’re in love. They’re talking about children and spending their lives together. Polly reminds Ann of everything Desna has done for them, and Ann volunteers that Arlene has a DUI. Polly can work with that. When Roller and Desna arrive at the drop spot, two tracksuit-wearing thugs show up, and Roller throws them a bag of money. One reaches for his gun, so Roller shoots them both and Desna takes off running. Roller catches her, and she’s forced onto her knees and begs for her life. They loved each other. Suddenly, Roller hears someone approaching, and when he turns to scope it out, Desna bolts! As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. There was an error processing the request. Please try again later. 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admits to Roller and Desna the role Toby played in Virginia’s shooting Benedict also puts Ann and Desna in a corner involving Ann’s brother FC Desna Chernihiv website Desna Chernihiv Stadium website the stadium was heavily damaged after Russian missiles struck the ground and was subsequently ransacked by looters Efforts are underway to obtain funds for rebuilding The city of Chernihiv in the north of Ukraine is celebrating some great days for its football team they have never known such a high level of success the stadium lacks a lot in terms of facilities The Yuri Gagarin Stadium offers a good mix of concessions for supporters Be prepared to queue as they are very popular with visitors Take cash as the food vans cannot use cards yet There are also cold snacks available to suit your taste The local Obolon beer was available for purchase in the ground for a couple of dollars Hot drinks are available until the boiled water has run out for less than a dollar Try the barbecued meat for a couple of dollars Very tasty and a unique offering in Ukraine the Yuri Gagarin Stadium still manages to create a good atmosphere Get ready for antiquated facilities but a brilliant view of all the pitch from this multi-purpose facility The stadium has two stands that run either side of the pitch and go back around twenty rows The seats in the centre of the stand are more expensive; however with the supporters club and visiting fans being the only ones allowed over there Giant Desna Chernihiv banners and security fences separate them as well The food huts are located at either end of the main stand The stadium has very little in terms of entertainment away from the game itself Most supporters gathered near the main gate before the game You have the option though to watch the pre-game warm-ups as well Seating is only available to visitors on one side of the pitch The sectors nearer the halfway line are more expensive check the weather beforehand as there is no roof The Yuri Gagarin stadium is located to the south of the centre it is better to take a public bus to the town who want to get a drink or a quick bite to eat before kick-off It is preferable to eat before or after the game in one of the many downtown restaurants Georgian restaurant ‘Buba’ and gastro pub ‘Robata’ sit in the main square around three kilometers from the ground providing great people-watching vantage points but there is a pleasant park to walk through before the game The central district also offers some pleasant churches to visit before the game Chernihiv will have a second team in the professional leagues this season so it is worth checking out if they are playing The Presidentskyi and the Riverside Park Hotels are both located within a kilometer of the stadium They are found in quite a picturesque location on the banks of the river Desna which provides similar facilities as elsewhere in the country Desna Chernihiv has some of the most loyal and loud supporters in the Ukrainian Premier League Desna supporters turn out in larger numbers than usual for the league The stadium was generally at 75% full but is packed for the visit of the big two It is an impressive level and puts them in the top four of the league With passionate fans on either side of the pitch The main singing section is not accessible for occasional supporters the Yuri Gagarin stadium is very accessible for supporters From the wide concourses to the good public transport access Several public buses run from the center along Shechenka Street towards the ground and you will be near the only entrance to the ground Taxi’s drop supporters off outside the ground as well The only problem with Chernihiv is that the train network doesn’t run in this part of the country Free parking places are in abundance around the ground We recommend parking in the neighboring park as it is relatively quiet and an easy escape after the game it is hard to get lost on a trip to Chernihiv Security carries out body checks on the ground entrance but it is nothing more than your typical procedure the toilets are not the most pleasant of experiences here Plans are afoot to open a new facility for supporters with more modern conveniences next season – we can only hope with plenty of space for people to move around Supporters with mobility needs will need to take their place on the first row as the steps up into the stands are quite severe the Chernihiv experience is a very affordable day out It provides enjoyment to people of all ages and the city is close enough to add to the trip five dollars will provide a visitor with a good experience Ticket prices range between one or two dollars while food and beverage start at a couple of dollars and t-shirts will only cost you an additional five dollars you can bring your own food for less money into the stadium It is worth buying tickets higher up in the corners as you have a great vantage point for the game itself It is possible to organize a tour of the venue beforehand and the souvenir shop is easily accessible by the main gate before match time The team is at a high point in its history and it is a pleasure to be part of the experience Stadiumjourney.com The State Special Transport Service of Ukraine posted this on Facebook The State Special Transport Service and the military of the Operational Command "North" pulled out a Russian tank that sunk during an unsuccessful attempt to cross the Desna River in the area of Shestovytsia village in Chernihiv region the trophy does not have significant damage by external signs The Russian tank will be delivered for further restoration and will enter service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine The State Special Transport Service noted that Russian troops had repeatedly attempted to redeploy their units across the Desna River in the area of Shestovytsia village during the battles near Chernihiv but had been defeated While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 The episode begins with Roller fixing Desna breakfast in bed It’s Desna’s birthday and it’s getting off to a great start Roller also gives Desna a necklace and is throwing her a party at the casino her day gets interrupted when Benedict wants to meet with her for lunch Benedict refuses to meet with Desna with Jenn and Polly Joe’s at the meeting and he’s not happy Desna’s there and he’s forced to entertain Jenn and Polly Benedict reveals he’s going to be expanding his casino business but Desna’s not coming along for the ride Desna manages to get back in his favor when she convinces him she’ll have Ann’s brother in her pocket when he wins the Governor race He admits to it and Polly breaks down crying Joe says he’s in an open marriage but Polly isn’t ready for that Polly gives him an ultimatum and he chooses his wife over Polly Dean returns to the motel room and Virginia’s there He admits he got caught up in Mahjong and apologizes Virginia accepts the apology by dropping her robe All of the girls are at the salon when Ann appears to be fully caught up at work Desna tries to talk to Ann about her brother and Ann goes off Desna pleads to talk to Ann’s brother Henry and she doesn’t answer they can’t focus on this because police arrest Roller for the murder of Clint Desna can’t get any answers from the police while Uncle Daddy and Bryce show up it’s revealed to Jenn and Polly that Roller did kill Clint Jenn then learns Toby shot at Desna and Virginia and Uncle Daddy lied to Roller and killed a priest Ann’s at the beach contemplating calling her brother Henry she heads to the police to give them information about a dirty cop Roller calls Desna collect and she tells him she’s on her way to bail him out Benedict arrives telling Desna she needs to handle Ann immediately for going to the cops Desna meets with Ann about Ann going to the police Desna pleads with Ann to have Henry meet with Benedict He opens the door in a skunk suit and she breaks down crying Roller’s out of jail and he tells Desna they found his hair on Clint’s body They also found Desna’s hair and that spooks Desna She persuades Roller to flee out of the country they head to the party Roller’s throwing in her honor Dean’s there too and Desna asks him if he’s interested in taking a trip to Cuba Dean got back with Virginia and he’s staying with her Dean thinks something’s wrong with Desna and goes off to find Virginia Ann tells Desna her brother will meet with Benedict That is great news for Desna and the two share a big hug he learns Virginia doesn’t want to get married Polly brings Ken as her date to the party in case she runs into Joe She tells them they have a bond for life and she loves them Bryce and Uncle Daddy tell Roller that they will handle his recent legal issues But that mood changes when Jenn forces Uncle Daddy to reveal that Toby was the real shooter That results in Roller choking out Uncle Daddy When Bryce and Desna get Roller off Uncle Daddy Roller lets Uncle Daddy know he’s done with him Ann’s sitting at the bar when Joe sees her Both of them vent to one another about their bosses seemingly agreeing that they are underappreciated Roller gets second thoughts about heading to Havana He brings up how she won’t be able to stay in Dean’s life if they run He decides to turn himself in to protect Desna He’s going to tell police Desna’s hair was discovered on Clint because Roller slept with Desna prior to Clint’s death She tells Uncle Daddy to find Toby and fix this So Uncle Daddy heads to every peep show and bathhouse around Toby’s in a motel when Uncle Daddy catches up with him Ann brings Benedict to meet with her brother Ann takes Benedict’s phone and hands it to Joe using it to shoot the armed guards on the transport bus and get Roller Desna gives Roller one last kiss before she sends him off to Havana to escape authorities Dean gives Desna a call about the casino being on fire Benedict desperately tries to break out of the office but he seemingly is burned alive Ann tells Desna that she brought all of this upon herself What are your thoughts on the episode and the season Posted by | May 24, 2022 | 0 Monday’s Coverage: Russia Steps Up Struggling Offensive in East The bodies of more than 200 civilians have been discovered in the rubble of a high-rise apartment building in Russian-occupied Mariupol in southern Ukraine an advisor to Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko During the dismantling of the blockages of a high-rise building near the suburban gas station about 200 bodies were found dead in the basement under the blockages with a high degree of decomposition Due to the refusal of locals to collect and pack the bodies of the dead the Russian ministry of emergencies left the work site Satellite images appear to confirm Russian theft of grain from Ukraine’s ports The image, from US company Maxar Technologies, are being broadcast by CNN They show grain being poured into the hold of Russian ships in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Ukraine on May 19 and May 21 Images have also shown a Russian ship unloading grain at the Mediterranean port of Latakia near Russian air and naval bases in the west of the country With 49 million people in 43 countries on the brink of famine — and at least 276 million facing acute food insecurity up from 135 million before the pandemic — Russia has rejected appeals by the UN and the international community to lift blockades of Ukrainian ports The World Food Program’s executive director David Beasley addressed Vladimir Putin last week “If you have any heart at all for the rest of the world Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted on Tuesday: I call on all states to stay vigilant and refuse any such proposals Don’t become accomplices to Russian crimes — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) May 24, 2022 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called for more military support from the international community amid the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine Too early to conclude that Ukraine already has all the arms it needs Russian offensive in the Donbas is a ruthless battle the largest one on European soil since WWII I urge partners to speed up deliveries of weapons and ammunition — Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) May 24, 2022 In his nightly video address to the nation Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke of “the most difficult fighting situation today” with Russia’s offensive in the east of the country Sievierodonetsk — in this direction the occupiers have concentrated the greatest activity so far They organised a massacre there and are trying to destroy everything living there Nobody destroyed Donbas as much as the Russian army does now… The coming weeks of the war will be difficult Because the occupiers want to take away from us not just something Including the right to life for Ukrainians Luhansk military governor Serhiy Haidai wrote Tuesday morning: Sievierodonetsk holds the defense – the city is completely under the control of the Ukrainian authorities The Russians concentrated almost all their forces namely 25 battalion tactical groups to take the city The number of shellings increased many times Battles are taking place in the surrounding villages Haidai said Russian shelling killed four civilians in a high-rise building in Sievierodonetsk The Russians also shelled nearby Lysychansk and a the regional boarding school in Hirske UK military intelligence assesses that Russian forces are trying to encircle Sievierodonetsk and Rubizhne to occupy all of the Luhansk oblast There has been strong Ukrainian resistance with forces occupying well dug-in defensive positions Ukraine’s long-established Joint Force Operation likely retains effective command and control of this front due in part to concentrating artillery units 20 countries agreed the despatch of more heavy weapons to Ukraine including a harpoon launcher and missiles to protect the coast US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the assistance after the discussion among more than 40 national delegations: “We’ve gained a sharper shared sense of Ukraine’s priority requirements and the situation on the battlefield Many countries are donating critically needed artillery ammunition coastal defence systems and tanks and other armoured vehicles Others came forward with new commitments for training.” Among the countries providing more weapons are Italy ORIGINAL ENTRY: A Russian missile strike last Tuesday on the village of Desna in the Chernihiv region in northern Ukraine Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed the toll as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday: “Today we completed work at Desna In Desna under the rubble there were 87 casualties Ukrainian officials initially said eight people were killed and 12 wounded by four Russian missiles in the Desna strike a Russian military spokesperson claimed high-precision long-range missiles struck Ukrainian reserves forces at a training center near Desna and at one other site Zelenskiy called for “maximum sanctions” against Russia over its aggression including a full oil embargo and end to trade; a cutoff of all Russian banks from global systems; and breaking of ties with Russia’s IT industry He suggested that reconstruction of Ukraine could be partly funded by Russian assets seized abroad: “We offer the world the chance to set a precedent for what happens if you try to destroy a neighbour I invite you to take part in this rebuilding.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe to our email list to receive a weekly selection of stories published by EA WorldView during the previous week Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress The episode begins with Desna waking from a glorious night’s sleep her mood changes when she’s hit in the face of food Bryce and Jenn are rushing as lawyers are coming by and Roller’s frying bologna in Jack Daniel’s He’s ready to move in with Desna but Desna’s not ready he tells them Brienne’s father EJ can most likely get joint custody You’re the one who raised her!” – Jenn Bryce wants Brienne to know who her real father is and to have a relationship with him Desna’s on the phone with her realtor looking for new places to live She comes across decked out condo with a beach view It’s above Desna’s budget but Desna doesn’t care They celebrate by Desna making it rain on the realtor Polly picks up the phone and learns that Mac and Melba will be delivering a package to the Governor later that night Roller then stops by looking for advice from Polly on how to impress Desna Polly gets him to look into changing his wardrobe A montage ensues with Polly training Roller in rules of etiquette Desna and the girls get a terrible surprise at the salon Joe left Penelope’s body in one of the salon chairs Desna and everyone else takes responsibility for Penelope’s death and panic on how to remove her body before opening Bryce and Uncle Daddy opened up Rock Bottom Rehab at the old Jewish location No one showed up and they decide to go out to another pill location Anne’s ex Arlene shows up to the salon just as they are getting rid of Penelope’s body Anne heads outside to her and tells her that it’s over and Arlene agrees “I’m getting off the crazy train.” – Arlene leaving Anne and Virginia to clean up and open the salon She then drives to a coroner to deliver the body She then tells Polly she’s “messing up.” Polly’s there to pick her up reminding her of a time Desna stopped her from hurting herself Desna comes up with a plan for a “sneak attack” against Mac and Melba Desna tells Polly that they are going to crash the event they’re hosting for the governor Mac and Melba receive a wreath with Desna’s picture on it from Desna Melba eats a flower from the wreath in anger and Mac has to calm her down He tells Melba that Desna is going to get what’s coming to her Jenn tells Brienne EJ is back and he wants to meet her Bri’s okay with meeting EJ which makes Jenn sad Virginia meets a man named Eric at the shrimp shack and they seem to hit it off Desna notices Roller’s new look at the casino He invites Desna out to dinner but she declines Uncle Daddy’s outside of the other pill clinic talking to a former clinic who’s disappointed he’s not selling pills like he used to Toby tells him that these addicts don’t want rehab; they want pills Bryce agrees and tells him to use the pill operation to lure the addicts to rehab Mac introduces himself to Dean and tells him he can be good at a card game But Desna comes over and tells Desna that Mac is dangerous and to stay away from him Its the night of the governor’s party and Desna’s there with the girls Security at the gate takes their cellphones and gives them a mask and cloak They notice the governor going into a VIP area and they decide to figure out a way to get in Uncle Daddy and Bryce got the addicts to their rehab they leave when the half-priced oxytocin was just a ploy Desna changed into some lingerie and used her get-up to kidnap a woman that’s supposed to be the governor’s guest That allows them away inside the VIP area and grab Molly laced champagne Mac and Melba notice them and pick Polly for a sacrifice Their plan seems to be working with Desna in the presence of the Governor Polly learns from Virginia she met a guy named Eric Anne meets a man and surprisingly hits it off with him as they speak French to one another They pause when he says she called him Arlene Polly hangs with Joe as Virginia gets thrown out of the party with the pig following her The girls were able to circle-up and tell everyone they learned The governor’s getting payments to allow private prisons to be built they all recap what happened at the Eyes Wide Shut party Virginia also notices Anne actually had a really good time with a guy Anne blamed it being on Molly and says she felt like she was with Arlene Desna tells Anne they just need to be together They then get even more googly eyed when Desna tells them she has a date with Roller Uncle Daddy and Bryce are reconsidering their plan when Brenda walks in looking to get clean and makes things right with Jenn She lost her job mentoring Christian youth Bryce isn’t sure he’s the one to help her out even with Uncle Daddy’s persistence Mac and Melba are surprised to see Desna in her office Desna reveals her intentions to blackmail them into giving her a huge cut of the casino’s earnings They try to call her bluff but Desna warns them if she or anyone she knows is harmed “It looks like we underestimated you.” – Mac “It’s been that way my whole life.” – Desna Bryce and Jenn have Brienne at a park prepared to meet her father EJ She’s scared but Bryce assures her she will be okay Brienne shows up with a doll and takes her to a swing She’s pleading with Arlene to take her back and for them to actually open up to each other Anne tells her she slept with a man and Arlene laughs Virginia and Dean visit Desna at the condo and she invites them to move in Virginia’s excited to accept the offer but Dean’s not interested “I’d rather live in a trick-ho hotel with my fiancée than to live here.” – Dean Virginia pleads with Dean to stay but he won’t have it Roller gets kidnapped while he’s on his way for the date with Desna Desna calls him and keeps getting his voicemail she downs a bottle wine suspecting Roller never changed What are your thoughts on tonight’s episode Why waste any time when the episode didn’t He’s 100 percent alive and 100 percent different While the nail crew is freaking out about what to do and Dean is offering that maybe it’s a reincarnation of Roller Jen’s weird square-dancing boyfriend drops off a potted plant Desna gets Hank out of the shop and right behind him is Roller There should be more yelps in unison on TV Desna is apprehensive about Roller and she flashes back to his murder Roller is totally chill and actually sweet He gives her a big hug and everyone is staring with their mouths wide open Can it be physical comedy if everyone is perfectly still He says that a crazy lady took care of him in the swamp and he came straight to Desna Desna thinks it’s a good idea to take him to Uncle Daddy Uncle Daddy is meeting with his investors and their turtle when he sees his painting of his sons as two Jesuses on the wall start crying blood He stands up as the music swells and sees Roller floating up the stairs bathed in light Bryce hug-tackles Roller and says it’s a miracle Ken to check Roller out and it seems to be just some run-of-the-mill PTSD-related amnesia Roller wants to take Desna out to talk about some things and continue to be emotionally available Uncle Daddy is going to throw another party Do you think the writers’ room got together and was like Let’s think of 13 different party themes and we’re gonna work each one into an episode” This one is going to be a white party and I’m already excited and talk about their relationship and if Roller remembers anything and that starts with what Gladys taught Roller in bed Roller comes in with no shirt on and takes Desna to bed Desna starts to choke him because that’s what she remembers about him but he stops her and says he doesn’t want that anymore which is television shorthand for “I respect this woman and her sexual agency.” He tells her she’s his everything and I melted She wakes up the next morning to Jen’s entire family in her house Jen is using buckwheat pancakes as an excuse to check up on Desna The cute Haitian doctor stops by because he is the master of terrible timing and says it’s okay that she works fast and already has another boo The cute doctor seems to be okay with Desna’s complicated life and kisses her He even created a new digital program to create patient records Uncle Daddy tells Roller he needs his rest and the best place for that is the white party I love the assortment of bodies and looks that exist at every party at Uncle Daddy’s Uncle Daddy and Juanda welcome Roller back to the land of the living with a toast It looks like if you took an amazing mesh bathing suit and made it a maxi dress I need a link to whatever Instagram-based clothing store it came from Roller also takes the opportunity to apologize about Virginia and say he’s willing to overlook Desna’s new boyfriend Dean also reveals that he and Virginia are dating and they had sex Desna notices that someone is texting Roller asking him for money Roller wants to get back in at the clinic and Bryce offers him the MRI truck Jen thinks it might be a good idea for Roller to take over the clinic again to maintain their sobriety and she offers that what he really wants is to be ridden while she squeezes his nipples They dash off and bang in an outdoor shower Roller goes to talk to some Russians in a sports car and tracksuits Roller dances with Desna and asks why he can’t find any of his stashes anywhere A Champagne bottle pops and Roller passes out he says he remembers who put the hit out on him and it was THE RUSSIANS Uncle Daddy throws everyone out of the party so they can handle it Desna sends Polly and Ann to the check-cashing place that’s owned by the Russians to get a handle on things They find out that Roller has been giving the employees a large amount of money Desna goes over the books at the clinic and discovers that Roller invented a company and Polly thinks Desna needs to go right to Uncle Daddy Bryce and Roller are already with Uncle Daddy and Roller wants Uncle Daddy to go after the Russians Uncle Daddy thinks now isn’t the time because any extra-nefarious behavior could attract the police or the DEA just as they’re trying to expand Bryce and Roller start going at each other and Bryce attacks Roller for insulting him Arlene calls Ann and tells her that certain things about the Koons’ murder don’t add up and she finds a fake nail on Roller’s dock She also knows that Chip is a really crooked cop comes in and kicks all the other customers out She wants to know why the gals have been poking around her check-cashing business Desna comes right out and says that she killed Roller Riva reveals that Roller was working for her and double-crossing his family Desna meets Roller at the marina and tells him she knows that he’s been doing something with Riva and her crew Desna says that the girls know where she is and all she wants is for her and Virginia to be left alone all that emotional vulnerability didn’t last long