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Sira Thienou scores 16 points, No. 18 Ole Miss women coast to 89-24 win over Alabama State( MENAFN - TimesNewswire ) Baisha, China – Cherishing the tropical rainforest and enjoying rainforest moments. On the afternoon of November 30, the opening ceremony of the 2024“Rainforest and You” experience event and the live performance of“Rainforest Time – La'omen Rainforest Harvest Festival” took place at the Rice Cultivation Park in Baisha Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province. This event was hosted by the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Administration, supported by the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, and the Hainan Federation of Literary and Art Circles, with co-hosting by the Baisha Li Autonomous County Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Baisha Li Autonomous County People's Government, and Hainan Broadcasting Station. The“Rainforest and You” experience event is an ecological cultural brand initiative planned by Hainan Province, intended to run for five years. The theme is“Cherish the Tropical Rainforest, Enjoy Rainforest Time,” with this year's main venue located in the Baisha area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. As a highlight of this year's“Rainforest and You” experience event, the live performance of“Rainforest Time – La'omen Rainforest Harvest Festival” narrates the evolution of civilization from the Li ethnic group's fishing and hunting in the rainforest to rice farming. Through a celebration that blends tradition and modernity, it fully showcases the ecological treasures of the tropical rainforest national park, the rich and colorful ethnic culture of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and tells a story that connects the past and future-from rainforest to rice field, from village to city-creating a beautiful picture of ecological harmony, reflecting the spirit of the times and cultural confidence. The stage design adheres to the principle of symbiosis between rainforests and villages, creating an immersive experience in the fields and rainforest. The opening ceremony featured a large-scale rural live performance lasting about an hour, composed of four chapters:“Voices of the Rainforest,”“Li Family Rice Cultivation,”“Baisha Autumn Festival,” and“Hilltop Moments.” It included various performance forms such as song and dance, dramas, and traditional instrumental music, realistically depicting agricultural practices and rituals to showcase the harmony between rainforest ecology and human development. The entire performance, centered around“Rainforest Time,” utilized music, dance, and environmental art to interpret the concepts of“Rainforest and Landscape,”“Rainforest and Ethnicity,” and“Rainforest and Villages.” Compared to 2023, this festival features six major highlights: First, it combines the“Rainforest and You” event with the traditional Baisha festival“La'omen,” cleverly merging ancient Li festival traditions with the mystique of the tropical rainforest to create a feast of nature and culture. Second, it established two venues: the Yacha Carnival main venue and the Qingsong original site sub-venue, attracting more visitors and expanding cultural experiences to a broader area. Third, it integrates land art, long table feasts, and original Li folk songs, providing a unique long table dining experience that enhances participation and immersion for visitors. Fourth, setting the event venue in rice fields allows visitors to experience the beauty of nature and the labor of the Li people firsthand. Fifth, live demonstrations and interactive experiences of Baisha Li's intangible cultural heritage allow visitors to deeply appreciate the unique charm of Li culture. Sixth, diverse folk cultural performances enhance visitor engagement and deepen their experience of the unique flavor of Li agricultural traditions. The performance seamlessly transitions from the first note to the last, with choreography that ensures smooth continuity, allowing actors to flow through the space and progressively build emotional rhythm, vividly showcasing the integration of theme and art. In addition to the live performance of“Rainforest Time – La'omen Rainforest Harvest Festival,” a sub-venue was also established in Yongchu Village, Qingsong Township, Baisha Li Autonomous County, hosting welcoming, opening, and blessing rituals, along with events like the Mountain Festival, Shalan Harvest Ceremony, and long table feast, creating a rich atmosphere for the public to learn about Baisha's diverse ethnic culture and tropical rainforest. The event was broadcast live globally via the Hainan Radio and Television Group's Free Trade Channel, attracting numerous visitors and citizens to watch both on-site and online. Notable attendees included Li Jun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress, Fu Yuelan, former Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress, Liu Zhaojun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Hainan Forestry Bureau, Deng Weiqiang, Secretary of the Baisha Li Autonomous County Committee, and Huang Cong, Mayor of Baisha Li Autonomous County. In addition to the live performance, the main venue in Baisha also hosted the“Qixi Forest Friends Meeting – Celebrate Li Ethnic Qixi in Baisha, Cherish the Green Mountains” social event, rainforest study activities, and a series of“Rainforest+” themed events, creating a comprehensive atmosphere for the public to learn about the tropical rainforest and further enhancing the recognition of Hainan's tropical rainforest and its rich biodiversity, encouraging more people to understand, love, enter, and protect the rainforest. Since General Secretary Xi Jinping announced the establishment of the first national parks in October 2021, Hainan has adhered to his earnest instructions, prioritizing protection by implementing conservation and restoration of the tropical rainforest ecosystem, rare species, natural heritage, and landscapes, significantly improving the ecological quality of national parks. The population of Hainan gibbons has increased year after year, and the ecological path of the national park continues to improve; the tourism road around national parks and its green industry belt have been meticulously developed, creating premium rainforest tourism routes and actively exploring pathways for realizing the value of ecological products such as“Two Mountains Loans” and“Ecological Prices,” while launching a series of popular agricultural brands featuring rainforest characteristics, ensuring that the revitalization path of the national park becomes increasingly beautiful and the development path continues to widen. MENAFN30112024006250013577ID1108942201 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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'Banning PTI will be a big mistake,' warns jailed Qureshi PTI leader thanks PPP, JUI-F and Mahmood Khan Achakzai for opposing governor rule in KP LAHORE: PTI senior leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday warned against “crushing” and banning the Imran Khan-founded party. His remarks came amid rising speculations about governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a ban on the former ruling party. During an informal interaction with journalists at an anti-terrorism court in Lahore, Qureshi said: “Crushing the PTI is not appropriate for the country’s politics.” The PTI senior leader , who is currently incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, said that imposition of governor rule in KP would be tantamount to spreading hatred in the province. His statement came after speculation started circulating on social and local media that the federal cabinet, according to PM’s aide Rana Sanaullah, discussed the option of imposing governor rule in KP in the aftermath of the party’s protest in the federal capital. However, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dispelled the speculations, saying that the Centre is not planning to impose a governor rule in KP. Responding to a question, Qureshi warned: “Banning PTI will be a big mistake.” He thanked PPP, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai for opposing the governor rule in KP. A day earlier, the JUI-F chief said that governor rule was not a solution, adding: “I will not support governor rule in KP and Balochistan even though it is constitutionally permissible.” Surprisingly, the PPP, an ally of the ruling PML-N, also opposed the idea of proscribing the PTI. A day earlier, PPP Punjab chapter General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza said: “We are not in favour of banning the PTI or sidelining it. Rather, the government should take the initiative to bring the PTI into the national mainstream.” To another query, the PTI leader said that all the political parties were staging protests over the water issue. It is pertinent to mention here that the ruling and opposition parties in Sindh unanimously rejected the proposal to dig six more canals from the Indus River. On Friday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the PPP would not compromise on the province’s water at any cost. “Not a single drop of Sindh’s water will be given to anyone. We will neither surrender our rights nor claim anyone else’s.” Qureshi also pleaded with the court to arrange his meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan, who is incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. Last week, the PTI senior leader, in a sarcastic remark, urged the party’s "free" leadership to consider visiting him at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, "if they can find the time". CM Gandapur orders de-weaponising Kurram tribes as death toll soars to 124 Defence minister dispels speculations of governor rule in KP 'Dialogue or baton': Bilawal calls for bringing stability amid PTI's 'non-democratic' politics Jinnah House attack case: Judge says PTI leaders can't reject Imran Khan orderAP News Summary at 5:37 p.m. EST
The Ruth Theater opens: Utah’s newest theater will blow your mindWhatever political allegiance you have, you have to hand it to the Sinn Féin leader for her textbook eyeroll – delivered as Harris distanced himself from the 2008 economic crash, saying Fine Gael “has helped picked this country above its knees on more than one occasion”. McDonald reacts by first glancing at the Fine Gael leader; then to the camera – making the viewer complicit in the eyeroll that follows. She turns nonchalantly to Harris’s Coalition partner Micheál Martin ; a barely suppressed smirk is the cherry a top – recordings of the clip have been widely shared online. “Political body language is a fascinating case of what can make or break a candidate,” says behavioural psychologist Prof Vlad Glaveanu, who reviewed key exchanges in Tuesday night’s debate. “Bodily communication in general presents us with a tension between spontaneous and controlled expression. It comes naturally to us and, when used effectively, it makes communication more vivid and makes the communicator seem more approachable. It is extremely important especially for getting one’s point across as it adds something that the use of language can’t always do – it raises emotions.” The debate saw regular face-offs between McDonald and Harris, notably when the Sinn Féin leader interrupted the Taoiseach by placing her hand on his arm. It was part of what Miriam Lord described in her sketch today as McDonald’s “talk-to-the-hand, traffic cop routine” in which Lord asked: “Imagine if one of them had done that [to the Sinn Féin leader]?” Harris’ response was to stare meaningfully at his arm and then at McDonald – the same expression of disbelief was frequently worn by the Fine Gael leader in response to the Sinn Féin leader’s arguments. Glaveanu, professor of psychology at Dublin City University, says: “We react, emotionally, with our bodies, and connect to the emotions of others by observing their bodily expression. These expressions, especially in the case of debating politicians, are scrutinised for more than their meaning, they are judged in terms of authenticity. “Too scripted or too rigid and they miss the mark, too loose and impulsive and they appear as out of control. And this is where politicians – particularly in debates – have the most difficult task of all when it comes to body language – they need to carefully monitor it while, at the same time, have it seem perfectly natural. “And there is yet another element to consider which is viewer empathy. If the dialogue triggers in viewers similar bodily reactions – like eye rolling, smirks, expressions of surprise or disgust, etc. – seeing them in politicians has a cathartic function and cements an emotional form of identification. But this is a double edge sword. If viewers find bodily reactions odd or inappropriate they are emotionally driven to distantiate themselves or even experience antipathy.” Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin kept the emotion turned down for most of the debate, becoming most animated when presenter Miriam O’Callaghan quizzed him about the prospect of a Coalition with Sinn Féin. In a rare moment of disagreement with Mr Harris, the Fianna Fáil leader took issue with Fine Gael’s lack of budgeting for additional health staff but the body language was more apologetic than attack-mode. “In the age of TikTok and memes, politicians are highly aware that their expressions will not only be seen but they can be seen by many, on a loop,” says Glaveanu. “Some might try to play the card of social media and offer slightly more exaggerated reactions because of this, others might overly control such expressions. Ultimately, the aim is to capture – with one’s body, not only one’s words – public mood. Is it one of revolt, disbelief, excitement, hope, more of the above? The right type of stare or the occasional eye roll can embody such collective emotions and give politicians an emotional capital that is priceless in politics and, above all, in elections.” Joe Humphreys is an Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times and writer of the Unthinkable philosophy column
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NoneMinor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug testsPercentages: FG .541, FT .818. 3-Point Goals: 6-18, .333 (Mayo 2-3, Hensley 2-4, Davis 1-5, Steffe 1-5, Dibba 0-1). Team Rebounds: 0. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Massey 2, Moreno). Turnovers: 11 (Dibba 2, Mayo 2, Sharp 2, Sykes 2, Hensley, Massey, Moreno). Steals: 7 (Davis 2, Dibba, Massey, Moreno, Sharp, Sykes). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .346, FT .737. 3-Point Goals: 4-17, .235 (Brown 2-6, Polk 2-7, Ford-Belton 0-1, Thiam 0-1, Dimou 0-2). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 3. Blocked Shots: 1 (Brown). Turnovers: 11 (Brown 5, Dimou, Edden, Malekinusic, Polk, Thiam, Turgut). Steals: 8 (Thiam 2, Brown, Dimou, Edden, Malekinusic, Murphy, Polk). Technical Fouls: None. A_213 (7,186).
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Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalomThe court has reserved its ruling after hearing a suit filed by NULGE, challenging the withholding of allocations meant for the 44 local governments in Kano state by the CBN The suit was filed by NULGE members including the chairman Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu, and others, who are seeking to prevent the respondents from delaying or withholding LG funds Interestingly, the CBN and other defendants, including the AGF and commercial banks have filed objections to the case, with the CBN arguing that the Kano state high court lacked jurisdiction over the matter PAY ATTENTION: Got a Minute? Complete Our Quick Survey About Legit.ng Today! Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. Kano state - On Wednesday, November 27, the Kano State High Court reserved its ruling in a case filed by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other respondents over the withholding of local government allocations in Kano state. Read also Minimum wage: Details of NLC president’s meeting with Kano governor emerge Court reserves ruling on Kano LG allocation The case, which involved multiple parties, is set to address the delay in disbursement of funds essential for local governance in the state. As reported by Daily Trust , the applicants are the chairman of NULGE, Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu, Ibrahim Shehu Abubakar, Usman Isa, Sarki Alhaji Kurawa, and Malam Usman Imam. On November 6, the court restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and others from withholding the allocations of Kano State’s 44 local governments, Daily Trust reported. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The applicants, through their counsel, Mr Bashir Yusuf Muhammad, filed a motion exparte dated November 1, seeking the court to restrain the respondents from withholding or delaying allocations essential for local governance in the state. The respondents are: the AGF, the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), the 44 Kano local governments, UBA , Access and six other commercial banks. Read also Minimum wage: 4 key things to note as Kano governor Abba Yusuf implements new pay Kano LG funds: Details of court's session on Wednesday As reported by The Punch, when the case came up for hearing on Wednesday, November 27, Muhammad filed a reply to the notice of preliminary objection dated November 20, 2024. He stated: “The application is attached with a four-paragraph affidavit and a written address dated November 3. “We filed 11 paragraphs of the better and further affidavit dated November 20, 2924 and one exhibit.” Muhammad urged the court to discountenance the respondent’s counter-affidavit and grant the applicant relief. However, counsel for the 44 local governments, Eyitayo Fatogun, did not oppose the plaintiff’s application. Fatogun stated that the disbursement of local government allocations should not be truncated. Responding, counsel for CBN, Ganiyu Ajape, filed a notice of preliminary objection dated November 14, 2024 pursuant to order 8 rules (1)(2) of the fundamental rights. “We filed our reaction and six-paragraph counter affidavit dated and filed November 14,” the notice read. Read also Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG, gives reason Ajape urged the court to strike out the name of CBN in the suit for lacking jurisdiction to entertain the matter and not to grant the applicants relief. Justice Ibrahim Muhammad adjourned the matter for ruling in the notice of preliminary objection and the substantive matter, to a date that would be communicated to parties. Fubara reacts to court judgement stopping FG allocation Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Fubara reacted as the court stopped the federal government from sending allocation to Rivers state . Legit.ng reported that Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly filed the suit before the court. Reacting swiftly, Fubara, during a special thanksgiving service in Rivers state, maintained that the court judgement is the least of his worries. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngMinor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests
Daniel Penny stands to make millions after not guilty verdict in Jordan Neely's death By BRITTANY CHAIN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:07 GMT, 9 December 2024 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 9 December 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Daniel Penny stands to make millions as a martyr of the BLM movement after being found not guilty following a blockbuster trial in Manhattan. The 26-year-old Marine veteran was facing charges of second degree manslaughter and negligent homicide following the subway death of mentally ill homeless street performer Jordan Neely . But after more than 20 hours of deliberations over four days, jurors told the court they were unable to reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge and the state sensationally withdrew the charge in a desperate, last ditch effort to avoid a mistrial. By Monday, jurors returned a verdict of not guilty to negligent homicide to Justice Maxwell Wiley. They quickly found him not guilty - paving the way for his bright future full of book deals, TV appearances and even a career in politics. Since the very beginning, Penny won sympathy from conservatives who said he was right to step in when Neely acted out on the subway. Now, with the trial behind him and renewed support from the likes of the Trump family, Penny's future is brighter than ever. Daniel Penny leaves Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday after being found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide. The manslaughter charge was dropped last week Industry experts believe Penny could be in for a windfall in excess of $1million after the criminal case against him concludes. 'He could become a symbolic figure for a certain segment of society, opening doors to mainstream and conservative media alike,' James Pipe is a legal expert and advocate at freegrantsforfelons.org, told Daily Mail. Pipe noted a conviction would 'necessarily preclude offers' because publishers and producers are notoriously 'drawn to controversial figures.' He said a 'compelling memoir or exclusive first interview' could be worth up to $500,000, while a documentary or film deal could exceed $1million. 'A significant factor will be how Penny and his team handle public relations after the trial. 'If he can frame his story in a way that resonates with the public or aligns with ongoing social conversations, the financial opportunities could be transformative,' Pipe said. 'However, backlash or boycotts from opposition groups could dampen prospects.' Pipe said Penny would also need to consider civil lawsuits against him, and how any 'post-trial earnings' could be impacted by those suits. 'Public scrutiny will likely follow him for years, which could affect the longevity of his public persona and his ability to secure deals long-term,' he said. Before the subway incident, Penny was a mild-mannered 24-year-old who'd left the Marines and spent time traveling the world Penny celebrated the court victory at the Stone Street Tavern on Monday afternoon Valerie Zucker said she envisions a 'one hour special or documentary' in the future. She said there could be hurdles to face 'from Neely's' camp, but that immediately after the trial would be a great time for Penny to 'clear the air and change public perception on his vision of what took place that day.' And while Penny is still a divisive figure amongst the public, Zucker said there could be a pathway into politics for Penny down the track. 'I don't think [it happens] right away,' she said. 'There's some backlash. 'Maybe something in the future.' Penny's acquittal enraged BLM activists, who instantly called for revenge in the form of black vigilantes. The 26-year-old quickly dashed to a downtown bar to celebrate his win with his lawyers and ponder his next move. Even before the verdict came back, there were calls from Republicans for him to be heralded a hero. Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona has been so impressed by Penny and his swift action against Neely that, according to Fox, he wants to award him Congress ’ highest civilian honor - a Congressional Gold Medal. ‘Daniel Penny’s actions exemplify what it means to stand against the grain to do right in a world that rewards moral cowardice,’ he said. He went on to describe the justice system as ‘corrupt’ and one which ‘allows degenerates to steamroll our laws and our sense of security, while punishing the righteous. ‘Mr. Penny bravely stood in the gap to defy this corrupt system and protect his fellow Americans. I’m immensely proud to introduce this resolution to award him with the Congressional Gold Medal to recognize his heroism,’ he said. The Marine veteran has kept a dignified silence since he was charged in May 2023 Penny with his mother, Gina Flaim, on November 19 Penny intervened when Neely jumped on the train and began threatening other commuters, including mothers, children and students. Neely was shouting that somebody would ‘die’ and that he was willing to ‘go back to Rikers.’ He placed Neely in a chokehold which the state argued lasted six minutes. His defense told jurors that he was not applying consistent pressure for the length of that time, and that he was simply restraining Neely until police arrived. And while New York’s ‘Son of Sam’ laws prevent convicted criminals from selling their stories to publishers, Penny is innocent and has been convicted of no crime . He could theoretically sell his sensational life story to the highest bidder, or write a book himself about the ordeal. Legal expert and advocate at freegrantsforfelons.org James Pipe told DailyMail.com Penny could be in for a windfall in excess of $1million. 'He could become a symbolic figure for a certain segment of society, opening doors to mainstream and conservative media alike,' he said. Pipe noted a conviction would 'necessarily preclude offers' because publishers and producers are notoriously 'drawn to controversial figures.' He said a 'compelling memoir or exclusive first interview' could be worth up to $500,000, while a documentary or film deal could exceed $1million. 'A significant factor will be how Penny and his team handle public relations after the trial. If he can frame his story in a way that resonates with the public or aligns with ongoing social conversations, the financial opportunities could be transformative,' Pipe said. 'However, backlash or boycotts from opposition groups could dampen prospects.' Similarly, Valerie Zucker of Zucker Media Group said she envisions a 'one hour special or documentary' in the future. She said there could be hurdles to face 'from Neely's' camp, but that immediately after the trial would be a great time for Penny to 'clear the air and change public perception on his vision of what took place that day.' And while Penny is still a divisive figure amongst the public, Zucker said there could be a pathway into politics for Penny down the track. 'I don't think [it happens] right away,' she said. 'There's some backlash. 'Maybe something in the future.' The case has already attracted interest from several writers who have been present daily in the courtroom and are working on books about the outcome. With true-crime documentaries on the rise, there is also a strong possibility that Penny will find himself back in the spotlight via a streaming special about the case. Conservatives have long offered support for Penny since the case gained widespread national attention and became a lightning rod for racial debate. Vivek Ramaswamy donated $10,000 to Daniel Penny's staggering legal fund, which has now reached $3million. He has also repeatedly spoken out about Neely’s lengthy rap sheet, accusing the Manhattan District Attorney’s office of sharing ‘responsibility for his death for creating an anti law enforcement culture.’ ‘Habitual felons like Neely should not roam freely to terrorize and prey on innocent members of our communities,’ he said. Penny also has the strong backing of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis , sparking questions about if Penny would consider a tilt in politics himself, given he has access to two recent presidential candidates. The May 2023 incident sparked uproar in America - BLM says it was the racist killing of a mentally ill black man by an overzealous white military faithful. With the trial out of the way, Penny is also free to return his attention to his studies. When he was charged, he was studying architecture at the New York City College of Technology. He was also working two jobs – one as a swim teacher and also at a restaurant in Brooklyn – which he gave up to focus on the trial. He is also not completely out of the woods after Neely’s family filed a civil lawsuit against Penny last week. Penny’s legal team, Thomas Kenniff and Steven Raiser, released a statement Friday afternoon revealing they will immediately set their sights on the lawsuit. The duo said the conclusion of the criminal trial would ‘allow us to focus on the civil lawsuit, filed two days ago, for the same allegations contained in the criminal indictment.’ Pipe said Penny would also need to consider civil lawsuits against him when he considers what his next step will be, because any 'post-trial earnings' could be impacted by those suits. 'Public scrutiny will likely follow him for years, which could affect the longevity of his public persona and his ability to secure deals long-term,' he said. Jordan Neely Daniel Penny Share or comment on this article: Daniel Penny stands to make millions after not guilty verdict in Jordan Neely's death e-mail Add commentA woman has bravely shared her story of going from homeless to hopeful ahead of Homelessness Awareness Week. Arianna lost her mum in early childhood due to illness and went to live with her aunt who lived across the street , aged 12. Her dad moved away to Scotland for work three days after his mum, Arianna’s granny died. Her aunt sadly died when Arianna was turning 21. At this stage she went back to live with her who had up to this point provided for her financially but had never been her primary caregiver. Arianna struggled with her at various stages of her childhood but it wasn’t until she was 21 that she disclosed to her GP how difficult she was finding things at home, largely due to her dad’s alcoholism which she had kept secret. The GP referred her to a social worker who referred Arianna to MACS, Northern Ireland’s youth charity. Unable to continue living at home, Arianna spent some time sofa surfing, staying at her sister’s and some friend’s houses. MACS met her where she was and started supporting her via their floating support service. Arianna describes this as a turning point, saying of her MACS support worker Gary: "I didn’t realise help like this existed. He helped me with all the aspects of my life that I needed help with; a lot of people don’t have parents who are able to do stuff for them but MACS helped me every little thing that I needed." Arianna had previously been in a bad car accident which had left her traumatised so Gary drove her to health appointments, to legal and welfare appointments and helped her back into driving lessons to overcome her fear of driving. MACS connected Arianna with the and helped her learn about the welfare system and which benefits she was entitled to while she got herself on her feet. She now has the keys to her own flat and is excited about embarking on a career helping other young people. Arianna describes how MACS helped and encouraged her to enrol on a short course at in Early Adversity and Developmental Trauma. She got the bug for learning and has since completed further educational courses in related topics. She explained: "The courses helped me understand some of my own feelings and behaviours and how they’d been shaped by my early experiences. I hope one day I’ll be able to use this insight and knowledge to help others the way MACS has helped me. "If it hadn’t been for MACS’s help I hate to think where I’d be now, possibly homeless or on the street. Instead, I feel hopeful about my future." Arianna hopes to enrol on a psychology degree or a counselling course next year. MACS Supporting Children and Young People (MACS) is the only youth-specific homelessness charity in Northern Ireland. MACS are challenging people to give up their bed for one night to raise funds towards the crucial housing and support services MACS provide to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in NI. MACS will host the Sleep Out challenge at in Belfast on December 5 to coincide with Homelessness Awareness Week facilitated by Homeless Connect, which aims to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness in NI. Sleep Out is a fun-filled evening with stand-up comedy by Paddy Raff, a drum circle with The Gathering Drum and warm drinks and food courtesy of Bodega Bagels until 11pm when the challenge of sleeping out really begins. Kate Martin, MACS’s CEO, said: “It would be impossible to recreate the fear, loneliness and discomfort of not having a safe place to call home but Sleep Out gives participants a glimpse into the reality some young people are facing. “MACS was established over 30 years ago, the name is an acronym for Mulholland After Care Services as at that time we solely supported young people leaving care. “Over time we’ve widened our support to help all young people who are at risk of homelessness. Unfortunately that demand is higher than ever. MACS support almost 700 young people aged 16-25 every year.“ She added: “Early intervention is so important in breaking the homelessness cycle before it spirals into longer term homelessness and the associated risks. When young people get the right support at the right time they really can and do progress away from homelessness and build brighter futures. “At MACS we concentrate on intensive longer term services; typically each young person receives up to two years of services. Our support is holistic, wrap-around care tailored to each individual's needs over a period of time that allows them time to develop the capacity, confidence and resilience to move on. “The reasons young people find themselves homeless can be complex, it may be due to loss or illness of a family member, adverse childhood experiences, relationship breakdown or other circumstances which are outside of a child or young person’s control. “MACS aims to give these young people security whilst empowering them to find a place to call home and build brighter futures. Every young person deserves a safe place to live and the unwavering support and guidance as they navigate early adulthood.” To register or donate visit . 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