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Fans react to Mariah Carey failing to hit her iconic high note during her Christmas concert Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By SHARON MAI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:36, 24 December 2024 | Updated: 22:46, 24 December 2024 e-mail View comments Fans of Mariah Carey had mixed reactions to her faltering high note during a recent performance. In the comments section of an Instagram video showing the 55-year-old songstress performing at her Christmas concert in Philadelphia, social media users shared their disappointment. They noticed that she struggled and did not fully hit her iconic 'It's Time' high note, which she made iconic in her annual holiday season kickoff video. The All I Want for Christmas Is You hitmaker — who sparked romance rumors with musician Anderson .Paak, 38, after they were spotted holding hands in Aspen, Colorado — also let a brief, seemingly dissatisfied expression appear on her face before she swiftly gathered her composure and made a quick recovery. However, as the clip has begun making its rounds on social media, now on both Instagram and TikTok , fans are bringing attention to the minor hiccup and calling her out for missing the note. She was performing smash hits from her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas, which she released in October 1994 and revives every year for the winter holiday season. Fans of Mariah Carey had mixed reactions to her faltering high note during a recent performance; pictured December 17 in Brooklyn @theliyahrich ITS TIMMEEEE 🎄 #mariahcarey #mariahcareychristmas #christmastimetour #philly ♬ original sound - LIYAH. A slew of comments pointed out her high note or lack thereof. 'Wait so did she do it? I've watched this video on a loop and I can't hear it,' one Instagram user wrote. Another user commented: 'Is the note in the room with us?' 'That note kicking her a**,' one Instagram commenter wrote alongside a laughing emoji. Some social media users defended the superstar and spoke highly of her performance skills. One Instagram commenter said they 'saw Mariah last Tuesday and she hit all her high notes.' 'And she sang a couple of her classics,' the fan recalled. 'It was a lot of fun. Definitely worth seeing.' Another Instagram user wrote that it seemed like the vocalist was suffering a sore throat, hypothesizing that she was pushing through it to perform anyway. In the comments section of an Instagram video showing the 55-year-old songstress performing at her Christmas concert in Philadelphia, social media users shared their disappointment; pictured May in New York City She was performing smash hits from her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas, which she released in October 1994 and revives every year for the winter holiday season; pictured November in Highland, California Fans noticed that she struggled and did not fully hit her iconic 'It's Time' high note, which she made iconic in her annual holiday season kickoff video 'It's giving sore throat realness,' the comment read. One fan pointed out that the singer looked 'so disappointed with herself' and left a crying emoji alongside their comment. However, there were additional comments, a little harsher than some of the others. One Instagram user wrote: 'It's time to put the mic down.' Another wrote in agreement and commented: 'Time to retire the vocals perhaps.' This comes shortly after Carey enjoyed what appeared to be a romantic date night with her rumored new beau Anderson .Paak. The pair, who share a 17-year age gap, were seen holding hands as they entered Catch Steak restaurant in Aspen, Colorado together on Sunday evening. At one point, the Leave The Door Open singer, 38, appeared to hold the door open for her and gently wrapped his arm around her waist as they ducked into the eatery. While the duo's display may have suggested they were an item, sources insisted to TMZ that they are not dating, and the musicians were even observed leaving the restaurant separately. The All I Want for Christmas Is You hitmaker also let a brief, seemingly dissatisfied expression appear on her face before she swiftly gathered her composure and made a quick recovery A slew of comments pointed out her high note or lack thereof. 'Wait so did she do it? I've watched this video on a loop and I can't hear it,' one Instagram user wrote Another user commented: 'Is the note in the room with us?' Carey and the rapper — whose full name is Brandon Paak Anderson — are currently collaborating on a new musical project, and the pair have been hitting up a recording studio in Aspen recently, according to insiders. Read More Mariah Carey sparks romance rumors with Anderson .Paak as they hold hands entering Aspen restaurant The two singers were reportedly enjoying a dinner break from all of their hard work at Catch. Recently, Anderson has been giving social media followers a sneak peek of their musical collaboration. Over the summer, he shared a video of him and Carey at the legendary Electric Lady music studios in New York City. Narrating the video and recalling the moment they met, he said: 'Oh my God, Mariah Carey. Listen, you ever be starstruck, like, when a star strikes you? That's what it was. But I couldn't just freeze up. We had to get into the studio and just make something.' 'That note kicking her a**,' one Instagram commenter wrote alongside a laughing emoji Some social media users defended the superstar and spoke highly of her performance skills. One Instagram commenter said they 'saw Mariah last Tuesday and she hit all her high notes' Another Instagram user wrote that it seemed like the vocalist was suffering a sore throat, hypothesizing that she was pushing through it to perform anyway. 'It's giving sore throat realness,' the comment read One fan pointed out that the singer looked 'so disappointed with herself' and left a crying emoji alongside their comment However, there were additional comments, a little harsher than some of the others. One Instagram user wrote: 'It's time to put the mic down' Another wrote in agreement and commented: 'Time to retire the vocals perhaps' Read More Mariah Carey breaks her own Billboard record with 17 weeks at number 1 for All I Want For Christmas He also linked up with Carey this past Halloween and shared a snap of himself dressed as a member of Daft Punk as he celebrated the spooky holiday alongside Carey. The Queen of Christmas was last in a longterm relationship with her backup dancer Bryan Tanaka. However, they went their separate ways last year. Mariah Carey was previously married to Nick Cannon from 2008 to 2016 and Tommy Mottola from 1993 to 1998. She and Cannon share 13-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan. Meanwhile, Anderson filed for divorce from his now-estranged wife Jae Lin in January after 13 years of marriage. Anderson and Lin share two sons, Soul and Shine. 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Albion dominated for large periods on a foggy evening at the Amex Stadium Brighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six Premier League games by a frustrating goalless draw against away-day strugglers Brentford. Albion dominated for large periods on a foggy evening at the Amex Stadium and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken also made a string of important saves before being forced off injured in the 36th minute, albeit his replacement Hakon Valdimarsson was rarely tested on his Premier League debut. Brentford, who remain without a top-flight away win this term, had an early Yoane Wissa finish ruled out for offside following VAR intervention but barely threatened, despite an improved second-half showing. The Seagulls remain 10th ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, with Thomas Frank’s visitors a position and two points below moving towards their New Year’s Day showdown with Arsenal. Brighton have plummeted from second place to mid-table amid a poor run of form which has increased scrutiny on head coach Fabian Hurzeler. Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber called for perspective from fans in his programme notes after revealing he revealed emails “full of doom and gloom” following the recent 3-1 home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace. Enciso, one of two players recalled by Hurzeler following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham, almost gave Albion a dream start. A poor pass from Bees goalkeeper Flekken was intercepted by Carlos Baleba and, following a neat layoff from Joao Pedro, Paraguay forward Enciso curled against the right post. Brentford arrived in Sussex with the worst away record in the division, having previously taken a solitary point from 24 available this term. Flekken saved well from Baleba and then collected a tame header from the unmarked Enciso before the away side thought they had snatched a 13th-minute lead. After being slipped in by Mads Roerslev at the end of a swift counter-attack, Wissa thumped high into the net beyond Seagulls keeper Bart Verbruggen only to be ruled marginally offside. Flekken made further saves from Brajan Gruda and Matt O’Riley before hurting himself keeping out a deflected Kaoru Mitoma cross and being replaced by 23-year-old Iceland international Valdimarsson. Brentford remained on the back foot and, aside from Wissa’s disallowed effort, offered little going forward in a one-sided opening period which somehow ended level. Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke produced a crucial block to deny Wissa as the west London club began the second half brightly before Christian Norgaard’s ambitious effort deflected wide amid groans from increasingly restless home fans. Hurzeler responded with a triple change, introducing Yasin Ayari, Simon Adingra and Yankuba Minteh in place of O’Riley, Gruda and Mitoma. Albion forward Pedro then escaped punishment in the 76th minute after swinging an arm at Bees substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk without making contact before defender Ben Mee became the second visiting player to depart injured. The introduction of Solly March in the 88th minute for his first appearance since suffering a serious knee injury in October last year briefly lifted the mood on the terraces. But, following a frantic five minutes of added time, some Seagulls supporters vented their displeasure at full-time as their club’s wait for victory goes on.PM Modi To Participate In ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ In Delhi TomorrowDJ Lagway, Florida pull away from Tulane to win Gasparilla Bowl
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said its goal is to improve a healthy population and protect the finances of the vulnerable through its programmes and policies. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Muhammadu Ali Pate who made this remark said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is also committed to maintaining industrial peace and harmony in the health sector. Prof Pate spoke at the 65th National Council of Health opening ceremony held at the Mohammad Indimi Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. The event with the theme, ‘Accelerating Pathways To Universal Health Coverage: Strategies For 2030 Success’ attracted commissioners of health from the 36 states, top management staff of the Ministry, Development Partners and Civil Society organizations. Highlighting achievements in the health sector under the National Health Renewal Investment Initiative, the Minister emphasized that the Ministry has responded to citizens’ needs, understanding their perceptions, and perspectives and reporting back to them. He explained that under the first pillar of governance, the Ministry has mobilized and repositioned regulatory bodies at the Federal level. Pate noted that with the collaboration of state governments, more than 8,000 primary healthcare centers in Nigeria had benefitted from the ₦46 billion released by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). He added that more than 43,000 frontline health workers have been trained out of the 120,000 target. “We have expanded the medical relief program to provide targeted support to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable access products when they need them. “The revitalization of primary health care has been underway, and more will be revitalized. I think we have visibility to almost 4,000 in collaboration with the states,” Pate said. The Minister of Health stated that efforts are on to make affordable treatment of women with obstetric fistula complications. “On the affordability side, through the National Health Insurance Authority NHIA, the obstetric complication of Vesico Vaginal Fistula, we’ve had more than 1,000 women already being prepared for their obstetric fistula complications free of charge since that initiative was announced. “In addition, in an effort to reduce maternal mortality, we know that at least 30 primary health care centres, secondary facilities are able to offer similar services. These services are being provided by the NHIA and, more will be provided. “By the end of the year, we’ll have less than 100, and they would have reimbursement for NHIA to offer these free services for emergencies for women when they face obstetric complications, including cesarean sections,” Pate explained. On his part, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum announced a pay rise for medical doctors in the state civil service, in parity with their counterparts in federal public service. He directed the state Commissioner of Health to liaise with relevant government agencies to bridge gaps in payment between doctors working for the state and federal government. Zulum described the NCH meeting as a forum to collaborate, brainstorm, and deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate to actualize the goal of saving lives, reducing both physical and financial pain, and producing health for all Nigerians.Russian news agencies late Sunday said Assad and his family were in Moscow. Crowds toured Assad's luxurious home after the rebels declared he had fled, a spectacular end to five decades of brutal Baath party government. The government fell 11 days after the rebels began a surprise advance more than 13 years after Assad's crackdown on anti-government protests ignited Syria's civil war, which had become largely dormant until the rebel push. "This victory, my brothers, is historic for the region," Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group (HTS) that spearheaded the advance, said in an address at the landmark Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. US President Joe Biden said Assad should be "held accountable" but called the nation's political upheaval a "historic opportunity" for Syrians to rebuild their country. "The fall of the regime is a fundamental act of justice," Biden said from the White House. Residents cheered in the streets as the rebel factions heralded the departure of "tyrant" Assad, saying: "We declare the city of Damascus free." Celebratory gunfire sounded along with shouts of, "Syria is ours and not the Assad family's". AFP correspondents saw dozens of men, women and children wandering through Assad's modern, spacious home whose rooms had been stripped bare. "I can't believe I'm living this moment," tearful Damascus resident Amer Batha told AFP by phone. "We've been waiting a long time for this day," he said. The rebel factions on Telegram proclaimed the end to "50 years of oppression under Baath rule, and 13 years of crimes and tyranny and displacement". It is, they said, "the start of a new era for Syria." The foreign ministry of Assad's key backer, Russia, had announced earlier Sunday that Assad had resigned from the presidency and left Syria. The head of war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman, told AFP: "Assad left Syria via Damascus international airport before the army security forces left" the facility. Later Sunday, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies that he and his family had arrived in Moscow where they had been granted asylum "on humanitarian grounds". Around the country, people toppled statues of Hafez al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad's father and the founder of the repressive system of government he inherited. For the past 50 years in Syria, even the slightest suspicion of dissent could land one in prison or get one killed. During their advance, the rebels said they had freed prisoners, including on Sunday at the Sednaya facility, notorious for the darkest abuses of Assad's era. UN war crimes investigators urged those taking charge in the country to ensure the "atrocities" committed under Assad's rule are not repeated. Amnesty International called this a "historic opportunity" for those responsible for the abuses in Syria to face justice. The end of Assad's rule came just hours after HTS said it had captured the strategic city of Homs. Homs was the third major city seized by the rebels, who began their advance on November 27, the same day a ceasefire took place in neighbouring Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. Hezbollah had supported Assad during the long civil war but has been severely weakened by Israeli strikes. The group's forces "vacated their positions around Damascus", a source close to the group said Sunday. HTS is rooted in the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda but has sought to soften its image in recent years. It remains listed as a terrorist organisation by Western governments. On Sunday afternoon the rebels announced a curfew in the capital until 5:00 am (0200 GMT) Monday. The commander of Syria's US-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which controls much of northeast Syria, hailed the fall of Assad's "authoritarian regime" as "historic". A military council affiliated with the SDF clashed Sunday with Turkish-backed Syrian fighters in Syria's north, leaving 26 fighters from both sides dead, the Observatory said, as the Turkish-backed group launched an offensive on the Manbij area. The Observatory said Israel had struck government security buildings and weapons depots Sunday on the outskirts of Damascus, as well as in the eastern Deir Ezzor province. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the overthrow of Assad was a "historic day in the... Middle East" and the fall of a "central link in Iran's axis of evil". "This is a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, Assad's main supporters," he added. The UN envoy for Syria said the country was at "a watershed moment". Turkey, which has historically backed the opposition, called for a "smooth transition". Iran said it expected "friendly" ties with Syria to continue, even as its embassy in Damascus was vandalised. Since the start of the rebel offensive, at least 910 people, mostly combatants but also including 138 civilians, have been killed, the Observatory said. Syria's war has killed more than 500,000 people, and forced half of the population to flee their homes. Millions fled abroad. "I can barely remember Syria," said Reda al-Khedr, who was only five years old when he and his mother escaped Syria's Homs in 2014. "But now we're going to go home to a liberated Syria," he told AFP in Cairo. Liberated, but facing enormous challenges. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday the bloc would help rebuild a Syria that safeguards minorities after Assad's fall. bur-it/jjBrighton were booed off after their winless run was stretched to six Premier League games by a frustrating goalless draw against away-day strugglers Brentford. Albion dominated for large periods on a foggy evening at the Amex Stadium and hit the woodwork inside four minutes through Julio Enciso. Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken also made a string of important saves before being forced off injured in the 36th minute, albeit his replacement Hakon Valdimarsson was rarely tested on his Premier League debut. Brentford, who remain without a top-flight away win this term, had an early Yoane Wissa finish ruled out for offside following VAR intervention but barely threatened, despite an improved second-half showing. The Seagulls remain 10th ahead of Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, with Thomas Frank’s visitors a position and two points below moving towards their New Year’s Day showdown with Arsenal. Brighton have plummeted from second place to mid-table amid a poor run of form which has increased scrutiny on head coach Fabian Hurzeler. Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber called for perspective from fans in his programme notes after revealing he revealed emails “full of doom and gloom” following the recent 3-1 home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace. Enciso, one of two players recalled by Hurzeler following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham, almost gave Albion a dream start. A poor pass from Bees goalkeeper Flekken was intercepted by Carlos Baleba and, following a neat layoff from Joao Pedro, Paraguay forward Enciso curled against the right post. Brentford arrived in Sussex with the worst away record in the division, having previously taken a solitary point from 24 available this term. Flekken saved well from Baleba and then collected a tame header from the unmarked Enciso before the away side thought they had snatched a 13th-minute lead. After being slipped in by Mads Roerslev at the end of a swift counter-attack, Wissa thumped high into the net beyond Seagulls keeper Bart Verbruggen only to be ruled marginally offside. Flekken made further saves from Brajan Gruda and Matt O’Riley before hurting himself keeping out a deflected Kaoru Mitoma cross and being replaced by 23-year-old Iceland international Valdimarsson. Brentford remained on the back foot and, aside from Wissa’s disallowed effort, offered little going forward in a one-sided opening period which somehow ended level. Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke produced a crucial block to deny Wissa as the west London club began the second half brightly before Christian Norgaard’s ambitious effort deflected wide amid groans from increasingly restless home fans. Hurzeler responded with a triple change, introducing Yasin Ayari, Simon Adingra and Yankuba Minteh in place of O’Riley, Gruda and Mitoma. Albion forward Pedro then escaped punishment in the 76th minute after swinging an arm at Bees substitute Yehor Yarmoliuk without making contact before defender Ben Mee became the second visiting player to depart injured. The introduction of Solly March in the 88th minute for his first appearance since suffering a serious knee injury in October last year briefly lifted the mood on the terraces. But, following a frantic five minutes of added time, some Seagulls supporters vented their displeasure at full-time as their club’s wait for victory goes on.
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Naomi (Harshbarger) Frisbie was born July 9, 1921, to Sarah Olive (Clark) and Orvil Earl Harshbarger in Drummond, Idaho. Her parents had moved out west from Kansas to start a farm of their own they named the Yellowstone Ranch as it was southwest of Yellowstone National Park in Southeast Idaho. Naomi Frisbie Naomi found her spot in the family very special with four older brothers to entertain her and an older sister to share chores and then a younger sister to play with. They had the only home in the area with indoor plumbing and generated their own electricity. Her bedroom was upstairs above the bathroom, so they received heat from below and had a gorgeous view of the Teton Mountains to the east. She always commented how she loved to look out on her mountains and what an idyllic childhood she had with hard work, family and friends, weekend picnics, walking or skiing to school, listening to the radio, reading, swimming in nearby Squirrel Creek and riding horses, especially her favorite, Old Sunny. Her dad farmed hay and grain with a team of horses and later with a steam tractor before modernizing to combustion engine machinery. During the depression her parents took on any extra work they could to keep the family and farm together. Naomi didn’t have extras but on a farm she didn’t go hungry. She kept the depression economy mentality of many people from her generation and struggled to get rid of anything because she might need it someday. Waste not, want not. Education was encouraged in her family for both boys and girls, so it was important to Naomi and she received a 4-H scholarship to study home economics in Idaho, California and Oregon where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in 1947. During World War II times were hard and she had to work to save money before finishing her education. She taught high school in Kendrick, Idaho and later taught kindergarten and adult tailoring in California. She met Harold Raymond Frisbie while attending Oregon State University. One of her favorite sorority sisters was Marjorie Frisbie who had talked her brother into attending a dance with her as there would be an “older” gal. He wasn’t interested in dancing with young girls because he had just returned from 6 years serving in the Navy. After that dance a courtship developed including lots of dances with Harold in his be-ribboned Navy uniform and Nomy in the dresses she designed and sewed. They were married in Ashton, Idaho on September 7, 1947. After marriage, Harold and Naomi moved to California where Harold had a job as a chemical engineer for Shell Oil Company. Naomi taught kindergarten in Martinez before son Norman was born in 1950. Joella followed in 1953 (not in 1952 like Margie likes to tease). Like every other mother in the neighborhood, Naomi stayed home with the children. From California, Harold’s work took them back to Oregon for 4 years, returning to California in 1957, 3 weeks before Margie was born. Naomi led a very busy life raising a family, which included her mother who moved in with the family when Naomi’s dad died soon after Margie’s birth. She still found time to volunteer with Boy Scouts, 4-H, and PTA. There are many young girls who fondly remember learning to sew and cook in her 4-H classes. She was proud to have been a founding member of the Martinez, CA branch of American Association of University Women and stayed active in that organization for over 70 years. Naomi returned to teaching in the 1960s when her children were a little older. She substituted at Martinez middle and high school and taught night classes in sewing. She taught Microwave cooking when microwaves were the newest technology. She also took night classes in pottery and upholstery, recovering most of the family furniture. Naomi and Harold always enjoyed the beauty of the Hood River Valley, where Harold had been raised and he still had family. They bought a small apple orchard to retire on and moved to the farm in 1982. As young retirees, they had lots of energy for projects around their house and on the farm, but they also enjoyed being around family and joining the local community. They grew a large garden, went camping, had picnics, picked huckleberries (always a full day adventure – ending with very purple tongues). Naomi joined the Odell Garden Club and enjoyed years of flower arranging that brought out her artistic abilities and she made many wonderful friends. She always had flower arrangements in her house and would share arrangements for almost any reason. She specialized in the tall (3-foot) arrangements at the county fair – and was proud of receiving a best of show honor on more than one occasion. Naomi was happy that all three of her children decided to move to the Hood River Valley and live nearby raising their families. Naomi was always game to go to any school or sporting activity where one of her 3 grandsons was participating. Sometimes you had to explain the sport to her (she never understood soccer), but she would cheer with enthusiasm. All three of her grandsons know how to make her Christmas crescent rolls and they carry on the tradition to this day. She and Harold loved playing games with grandsons and their friends. All three boys are excellent at math having spent many hours playing dominos and counting dots to make multiples of five and receive the maximum points possible. Naomi also hosted family reunions, picnics, dinners, camping trips and always made delicious pies for special occasions. Her trick was to use ice water (not room temperature) in the crust, roll the dough on a pastry cloth and using an unvarnished wood rolling pin. She even packed a cast iron skillet on a two-day backpack trip down Eagle Creek to fry eggs and bacon for breakfast. That’s dedication. In the go-go years of retirement, Harold and Naomi took many trips including Elder Hostels and cruises with friends. They purchased a trailer and used it for trips to Arizona and to Brookings, OR to escape the winter inversion at home. Always they were joining with family and friends on these trips – so evenings would be a group meal and a card game for their evening entertainment. You would be amazed what she made in that tiny trailer kitchen oven. Her biggest travel adventure was a solo visit to stay with her brother Jake in Tanzania, East Africa, where she went on safari and was awed by the beauty of the country, the friendly people she met during her stay and all the wild animals in their natural environment – not in a zoo. Naomi started going to the Hood River pool after her first knee replacement and went consistently for the next 34 years. The Hood River Valley Parks and Rec awarded her a lifetime pass when she had her 100th birthday party at the pool. She swore that her consistent exercise and socialization, at the pool, was a major contributor to her long and healthy life. She had a huge loss when Harold died in 2015. They had been married for 67 years. She survived, but was knocked back when her son, Norman, died in 2016. Again, she picked herself up and was determined to live in the home that she loved. She was able to stay there, living alone, for 7 years. This spring she moved to Parkhurst Place where she enjoyed the care and companionship she received, and the special care provided by Bobbi’s Way. At 103, she was the last survivor of her generation in the family. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Joella and Paul Dethman, Margie and Jim Byrne; three grandsons and their wives: Jesse and Joann Dethman, Craig Dethman and Joanna Volger, Matt Byrne and Lauren Kolojejchick-Kotch; and her 2 great-grandchildren: Calvin Dethman and Frances Byrne. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other extended family as well as many friends as she treated as her family. A Service will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center (Hood River, OR), Saturday, December 21, 2:00 with a reception following the ceremony. A private interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to FISH (food bank) or The Next Door, Inc. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy
As the 2025 chair of Asean, Malaysia aims to focus on business law reforms to ensure legal protections for businesses across Asean member countries, said Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Law and Institutional Reform. During a recent visit to Bangkok as part of a roadshow to foster consensus and strengthen legal cooperation, Ms Azalina emphasised the need for joint reforms, particularly in international business regulations. She said harmonised business laws are urgent for Asean members, as the region's countries are significant trade partners, often encountering cross-border disputes. "If all Asean members adopt similar clauses on dispute resolution, it would foster greater confidence in conducting cross-border trade," she said. Ms Azalina highlighted the importance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms for the Asean community, as they provide an avenue for amicable settlements without resorting to costly litigation. "Going to court, especially in a foreign country, is expensive. A streamlined resolution process that bypasses many legal protocols would create an ideal environment for international business," she said. She said that while some lawyers work across borders, they often operate privately rather than at the government-to-government level. Implementing ADR at a governmental level would simplify lengthy legal processes and help businesses save money. Ms Azalina pointed to the European Union as a model for Asean to follow, noting that despite differing political standpoints, EU members share a unified approach to promoting business growth, supported by ADR mechanisms. Asean's trade relations now extend beyond member countries to partners such as China, India, and Japan through Asean+3 agreements, underscoring the importance of providing robust legal protections to achieve economic powerhouse status. "Language differences within Asean are recognised, but ADR can serve as a common, shared framework, fostering closer economic collaboration beyond agreements on paper," she said. Ms Azalina suggested greater collaboration between Thailand's arbitration centre and its Malaysian counterpart, particularly for business dealings between investors from both countries, to support Malaysia's aspirations for advancing business law during its Asean chairmanship. She also advocated for leveraging AI technology to improve access to justice across Asean's diverse linguistic landscape. "For instance, if I visit Thailand and inadvertently violate its laws, I may struggle to understand its legal procedures or find a Thai lawyer. A shared AI-driven system could provide basic legal FAQs, making justice more accessible," she said. The EU, she said, is already exploring AI applications in the justice system, suggesting that Asean law and justice ministers collaborate on such innovations at the 2025 Asean Law Ministers' Meeting. "I believe this system would benefit everyone in Asean," she said.No pharma city in Kodangal: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy clarified
