On Monday‚ former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in New York‚ and he seemed to have a reprieve. However‚ New York Attorney General Letitia James is trying to kill the deal by questioning the reliability of the bond company. According to CBS News‚ Bruce H. Lederman‚ an attorney who has filed many []The post NY AG Letitia James Is Trying to Kill Trumps Bond appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken appointed a new Diversity‚ Equity‚ and Inclusion Chief on Tuesday. She fills a position left vacant since June 2023‚ and were reasonably certain no one missed her. There is no more worthless position. DEI is anti-American and anti-white. OPPRESSED VICTIM Weve got to be about dismantling that traditional structure at []The post Blinken Hires DEI Chief to Dismantle All Traditional Structures appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The newest behind-the-scenes look at The Pendragon Cycle production diaries first revealed to Daily Wire members by company co-founder and series director Jeremy Boreing on Thursday is all about creepy kingdoms‚ magical objects‚ and an awe-inspiring sword.Week 10 of filming saw the cast and crew return to Hungary to capture some interior shots that will feature in the series. First up‚ director Ryan Whitaker introduced a magical object called the Lia Fil‚ upon which the king of Scotland was traditionally crowned. Whitaker explained that the stone can be used for good or for evil and is mainly used for nefarious purposes in the series.The production diary also offers fans a glimpse of several set backgrounds‚ including Chariss chambers and locations in the Orkney Islands‚ which is a real place north of Scotland.In the world of the show‚ and in the world of this story‚ its a very sort of remote‚ barren place‚ Whitaker explains of the locale. Very creepy. There is some contention here within the walls of Caer Loth.Old‚ gloomy atmosphere here in Caer Loth‚ the director reiterates. Theres some very dark things happening within these walls.Boreing says some of the scenes being shot during week 10 are ones hes been looking forward to since the writing process first began.Really getting these emotional moments between both Taliesin and Charis and then Merlin and Charis. These sort of twin scenes that take place in Chariss chambers when she offers each of the two important men in her life the great sword‚ the fisher king sword‚ he says.One of the really powerful and important statements that the film makes about power and the relationship that our heroes have to power. But because the sword was crafted in Atlantis‚ because it was crafted of materials and through techniques that have been lost to the sea‚ its unique in all of the world‚ Boreing adds. Its truly an almost indestructible blade and it represents kingship and authority. It represents the deep past and the hope of the future‚ and it represents power.The Avallach sword is described as one of the most important props‚ and the week 10 production diary goes into detail about the consideration and thoughtfulness that went into designing this integral prop. It was a very long process to develop and make‚ propmaster Zoltan Szalkai said. He went on to describe how the pouring and casting techniques were period correct so the sword reflected the period as much as possible.An added challenge Szalkai presented was that the sword had to match all the book descriptions as well.It had to be a balancing act between being historically correct but also reflecting on all the artistic features of the show‚ he explained.The behind-the-scenes peek also shows actress Rose Reid‚ who plays Charis‚ learning how to properly brandish a sword. She credits her scene partner Arden with helping her learn how to make her sword skills look very cool on camera.The week ends with the crew taking another important sword‚ the Sword of Britain‚ into one of the major duels of season one.Based on the series by acclaimed Christian novelist Stephen R. Lawhead‚ The Pendragon Cycle is a unique retelling of the Arthurian legend‚ set not in the high Medieval age of knights in shining armor‚ but in the wake of a Roman-occupied Britain‚ where the seeds of Christianity are beginning to take root in the face of spiritual and physical darkness. As barbarian invaders threaten to lay claim to the Island of the Mighty‚ only those with faith in the True God will prevail.The series is coming later in 2024‚ exclusively on DailyWire+.WATCH:

Ford Motor Co. announced on Thursday that it is delaying the production of two new electric vehicles and that it will instead focus on making more hybrid vehicles as consumer demand for electric vehicles continues to plummet.The launch of at least two new three-row electric vehicles will be delayed from 2025 to 2027‚ the company said in a statement.The additional time will allow for the consumer market for three-row EVs to further develop and enable Ford to take advantage of emerging battery technology‚ the company claimed.In parallel‚ Ford is expanding its hybrid electric vehicle offerings‚ the company said. By the end of the decade‚ the company expects to offer hybrid powertrains across its entire Ford Blue lineup in North America.The New York Times reported:Fords electric vehicle business lost $4.7 billion before interest and taxes in 2023. By contrast‚ the division that makes gasoline and hybrid vehicles for consumers made a $7.5 billion profit.Many companies rushed in too fast with E.V.s that were too expensive and there was not as much of a market for them as they thought‚ Sam Abuelsamid‚ principal analyst for transportation and mobility at the research firm Guidehouse Insights‚ told the Times. Thats made it a lot tougher to sell those vehicles.Numerous companies have been forced to scrap their plans to build electric cars‚ cancel their plans to go all electric‚ or in some cases are struggling just to stay in business.Consumers regularly have complained about the high prices of electric vehicles‚ their quality and reliability‚ the lack of charging stations‚ the time it takes to charge them‚ how inconvenient they can be‚ and their significantly decreased performance during cold weather conditions.CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APPFormer President Donald Trump has vowed to undo President Joe Bidens electric vehicle mandate if he is re-elected this fall.Joe Bidens extreme electric vehicle mandate will force Americans to buy ultra-expensive cars they do not want and cannot afford while destroying the U.S. auto industry in the process‚ a Trump campaign spokesperson said in a statement. This radical policy is anti-jobs‚ anti-consumer‚ and anti-American. It will destroy the livelihoods of countless U.S. autoworkers while sending the U.S. auto industry to China.President Trump will reverse Joe Bidens extreme electric vehicle mandate on Day One‚ the statement continued. He will protect the freedom of Americans to drive whichever vehicle they choose‚ enhance President Trumps tough tariffs on Chinese-imported cars‚ and save the U.S. auto industry for generations to come.Related: WATCH: Buttigieg Mocks People Who Dont Want Electric Vehicles

Marvel and Disney are once again courting controversy by casting a female actress to take on the typically male Fantastic Four role of the Silver Surfer in the upcoming reboot.Actress Julia Garner has been picked to play a female version of the iconic comic book character and Herald of Galactus‚ Deadline magazine reported. Sources told the outlet that the Emmy-winning Ozark star will play the Shalla-Bal version of the Silver Surfer from the comics.Bounding Into Comics reported that Marvel Studios dived deep into the comic book lore to find justification to not use the Norrin-Radd version of the comic book hero played by a male.In 1968‚ in an issue titled Silver Surfer Vol. 1‚ Shalla-Bal is depicted as the Silver Surfers love interest. For the next fifty years‚ her role is just that‚ a supporting one. Then in 1997‚ her character is part of the final two issues of Earth X when shes briefly granted her lovers super powers so she could stop an invading force‚ the Blaze noted.Fantastic Four reboot will have a female Silver Surfer Marvel casts Julia Garner for role with obscure justification https://t.co/1kbcADjBzv pic.twitter.com/tnXGIOYSVD TheBlaze (@theblaze) April 4‚ 2024Shalla-Bals total time as the Silver Surfer was four pages across two issues. In 2016‚ in Silver Surfer Vol. 8 #2 Things Change‚ writer Dan Slott changed Shalla-Bal from Radds love interest to Zenn-Las Keeper of the Great Truth‚ Bounding Into Comics reported.In the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer‚ the title character was played by male actor Doug Jones. His character was also voiced by male actor Laurence Fishburne‚ the Blaze reported.CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APPEven in the official Marvel Guide‚ the company uses he and him to describe the Silver Surfer.Since his debut in 1966‚ readers have seen the Sentinel of the Spaceways serve as Galactus loyal Herald‚ revolt against his leader‚ live on Earth and cruise the cosmos on his trusty board‚ a description on the site reads. In that time‚ we have learned the answers to some of the burning questions about the Silver Surfer!And now‚ the decision by Marvel to cast an actress as the Silver Surfer has sparked a debate online.Love all the female Silver Surfer fans that are popping up out of nowhere using the one image on her wiki‚ one person wrote. Nobody tell them the character only appeared in 4 comics. They might strain something.Another added‚ They shouldve casted Julia garner has Nova‚ a actual female character who is a equally powerful herald of galactus‚ instead of making her silver surfer for Fantastic Four.';While a third wrote‚ Not to sound like one of those everythings woke guys‚ but why change Silver Surfer to a woman? I know there was a female silver surfer in the comics. But the main Surfer was always the guy.

As we go through the motions of daily life‚ its tempting to listen to our inner critics constant commentary. Negative self-talk‚ or the constant stream of self-criticism‚ destroys our sense of value and robs us of happiness. This issue is brought to light by Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck in their book Leading With Light: Leadership Best Practices for Clarity‚ Confidence‚ and Fulfillment in the Workplace‚ which stresses the ubiquitous character of negative thinking.We are thinking beings‚ so thinking happens whether we like it or not‚ Mulholland observes. That inner critic‚ at stages of our lives‚ can be a lot louder than we want it to be.Negative self-talk‚ which is based on learned habit and societal conditioning‚ is frequently motivated by fear and insecurity. However‚ identifying this pattern is the first step toward breaking free from its grip.Practical steps towards self-kindnessCombating negative self-talk necessitates a holistic approach that emphasizes self-compassion while challenging old mental habits. Mulholland argues for putting negative thoughts in perspective and encouraging people to counter self-criticism with positive thinking.Balancing negative thoughts with positive thoughts isnt just helpfulit often leads you closer to the truth‚ she says.It is equally important to investigate the causes of negative thoughts and their underlying motivations. Individuals can break the cycle of self-denigration and reclaim agency over their mental environment by asking probing questions and evaluating the value of their thoughts.Rethinking resolutions: managing worry as an unhealthy habitWhy not prioritize mental and physical wellness in the pursuit of self-improvement? Shuck suggests thinking of anxiety as an addictive behavior that requires your attention and practice.While other people are trying to work out more or give up alcohol‚ say like‚ Im gonna give up worrying‚'; Shuck remarks. This shift in viewpoint reveals the insidious nature of negative thinking and emphasizes the importance of purposeful action.Shift your focus: the power of your environmentSometimes a change of environment is all that is required to break free from the grasp of pessimism. Engaging in mindfulness activities or spending time in nature might bring much-needed relief from unwanted thoughts.The moment we recognize were having negative self-talk‚ its almost like we could put that on the shelf for a bit and change our focus to something that were grateful for in the moment‚ Mulholland adds.The effect of self-perception on othersBeyond personal well-being‚ fostering self-kindness ripples outward‚ influencing our interactions with others. Shuck highlights the reciprocal nature of self-perception and the need for self-compassion in developing empathy and connection.The world doesnt benefit when we think less of ourselves‚ Shuck states. Unless we can find a way to have to talk to ourselves like we would talk to the people we love in our life‚ how are we going to make a difference in the people around us?Accepting grace during difficult timesDuring the ebb and flow of life‚ moments of struggle are unavoidable. Allowing yourself grace and compassion during stressful circumstances is critical for resilience and self-care.If your kid was sick or your lover was sick‚ you would tend to them with more gentleness and help them slow down. Thats what our thinking needs‚ reflectsMulholland.Nurturing self-kindness is a challenging process‚ but the rewards are enormous. Individuals can engage on a journey of self-discovery and healing by questioning negative self-talk‚ reframing resolutions‚ and accepting grace‚ developing a stronger connection with themselves and the world around them.The post A guide to self-kindness: transforming negative self-talk into positive affirmations first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

As the complete solar eclipse of April 8‚ 2024 approaches‚ parents and educators have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pique childrens interest in astronomy. One captivating technique is to compare historical ideas about eclipses with present scientific answers. By comparing and contrasting various viewpoints‚ children acquire insight into the growth of human understanding over time. Encourage talks concerning ancient fears and interpretations‚ focusing on the gradual acquisition of knowledge through observation and inquiry. Parents can use the eclipse to discuss how scientific knowledge evolves over time through observation.Enriching dialogue with scientific languageEngaging in meaningful conversations is the foundation of effective science teaching. During the solar eclipse‚ use the opportunity to immerse children in scientific terminology‚ promoting a better understanding of outer space. Encourage the use of terminology like orbit‚ rotate‚ and reappear‚ allowing students to express their observations and predictions with clarity and confidence. Adults can use inquiry-based tactics to encourage youngsters to reflect on their observations‚ theorize about astronomy‚ and explain their ideas.Prior research indicates that young childrens science knowledge is heavily reliant on language. Both parents and teachers help to shape this language.Hands-on learning using household modelsTransform everyday home items into amazing instructional tools to help children understand the solar eclipse. Three-dimensional models give concrete form to abstract notions such as the Earths orbit and the Moons course. Encourage youngsters to participate in hands-on activities‚ such as replicating the alignment of the Earth‚ Moon‚ and Sun with basketballs and tennis balls. Children learn about scientific principles and visualize complex celestial events through interactive inquiry.Throughout the process‚ parents and teachers can invite students to compare and contrast the model with their own observations. They can ask questions like why the Sun and Moon appear to be identical sizes in the sky‚ despite the fact that the Sun is several times larger than the Moon.Safety reminder:While enjoying the cosmic display‚ emphasize safety by avoiding direct observation of the Sun without suitable eye protection. To avoid eye injuries‚ make sure to wear eclipse glasses.By implementing these ideas‚ parents and educators may turn the total solar eclipse into an unforgettable educational experience‚ developing young minds and instilling a lifetime love of science.The post 3 ways to use the solar eclipse to deepen your childs love of science first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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