PARADISE LOST

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Mark Twain as well as James A. Michener sang the praises of Hamoa Beach and its isolated beauty. I will second that emotion.

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The sandy, sheltered, and lined with palm trees, this remote stretch of shoreline on Maui’s eastern tip is arguably the island’s best beach. Nevertheless, Hamoa is often more empty than full thanks to tourists mistakenly rushing through the 64-mile Road to Hana.

RIP MICHAEL GAMBON

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Michael Gambon, the Irish actor who starred in the role of Professor Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, has died at 82.

Michael Gambon, the actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 ‘ Harry Potter ’ movies, dies at age 82 https://apnews.com/article/michael-gambon-obituary-00aa748c527249a2b5cb906b5ca35965

Michael Gambon, Dumbledore actor in ‘Harry Potter,’ dies at age 82 https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/28/entertainment/michael-gambon-death-scli-intl/index.html

Michael Gambon, an actor who played Albus Dumbledore in six Harry Potter movies, passes away

THE GLOBAL BEST

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The following are the 165 universities considered the very best academic institutions worldwide ranked for the first time ever.

The list includes 89 from Asia, 38 from Europe, 19 from Africa, 14 from South America and five from North America.

At country level, there are: 20 newly-ranked universities from India, 14 from Turkey, 11 from Pakistan and nine from Algeria and Iran. Among these 165 universities, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea has the best performance and is ranked in the 351–400 band.

GOP DESTRUCTION

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Why does the Republicans Republican Party appear so overwhelmingly determined to destroy our American Democracy?

The GOP seem to be pushing American democracy to its breaking point. Why are they working within the boundaries of the democratic system in order to tear it down all down?

ADORABLES

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I’m blessed to have forever loves and lifetime angels by my side and for that reason, I consider myself to be the luckiest man on earth.

At first glance, Capricorns, with their penchant for structure and discipline, might not seem like the most touchy-feely bunch. They’re often known for their unwavering work ethic and a drive that’s second to none.

But here’s where things get interesting. Behind that determined facade, Capricorns possess a profound sense of duty and loyalty toward those they care about.

USA FRONT PAGES

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The Freedom Forum - What’s making headlines around the world? With Today's Front Pages, you can browse hundreds of newspapers from across the United States and many nations worldwide.

Click any image below to view a full-size version in your browser, download a full-resolution PDF, or visit the website of the newspaper the front page is associated with. You can also locate a paper by its name or location on the map.

POTUS WITH UAW

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President Joe Biden is urging striking auto workers to ‘stick with the strike in their picket line during an unprecedented historic visit.

Biden joins picket line to tell UAW strikers: ‘You deserve a significant raise’

President makes historic solidarity visit to Detroit-area plant day before Donald Trump amid dispute between union and carmakers  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/26/biden-joins-uaw-strike-…

MUSICAL MESSAGES

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Popular music has a way of reflecting what’s really going on around us, as songwriters and artists write directly about current events.

Music is a universal language, and a window to the soul. The following artists left their windows wide open. These songs allow us to time travel to a specific place in history.

Special music activates many parts of our brain, including the so-called limbic system of the brain, which is involved in motivation, emotion, learning, and memory.