This is a map of Ukraine before
Putin illegally annexed 4 more Ukrainian Regions today and a map of Ukraine
after Putin illegally annexed 5 Ukrainian Regions (4 today and Crimea in 2014.)
They may be officially under
Russian Occupation, but they remain Ukrainian
- no matter how hard Russia tries to ethnically cleanse the areas.
From News Nation:
“Hurricane Ian by the numbers:
Evacuations, rescues”
Forecasters say Hurricane Ian,
which made landfall in Florida Wednesday, will be a historic storm, especially
for those on the southwest coast of the state. There are still some unknowns
when it comes to the hurricane’s damage and toll. Here are the numbers we know
so far: 700 rescues have been performed, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday
evening. The Wall Street Journal reported that the governor did not list the
number of deaths caused by the storm as it would take time to confirm
fatalities. Rainfall levels along Ian’s trajectory went from 14 to almost 17
inches as the storm moved through coastal counties, according to the South
Florida Sun Sentinel. Hurricane Ian slammed the coast as a Category 4
storm with 150 mph winds. That’s only a few mph less than it would be for a
Category 5 storm. 2.5 million
were ordered to evacuate southwest Florida before the storm, but by law no one
could be forced to go. Almost 2 million people still don’t have power:
PowerOutage.us said out of 11,134,642 customers tracked, 1,994,431 are still
without electricity. About 42,000 linemen and associated personnel are on the
ground trying to restore power. The Florida Department of Transportation has over
1,300 people on the ground who have cleared more than 1,100 miles of
roadway so far. DeSantis said traffic in the state is “flowing” better than had
been anticipated so soon after a hurricane. FDOT has also inspected or reopened
800 bridges across the state, including 67 high-priority ones in Lee,
Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties. 1.6 million gallons of fuel
have been sent into southwest Florida to support the hurricane response. “The
fuel supply is flowing. It’s just a matter of the gas stations (needing) to
have power,” DeSantis said at a press conference. Rescue personnel have gone to
more than 3,000 homes in the hardest-hit areas, DeSantis said. More than
1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the coastline, said the governor,
and there are plans for them to go more inland as well 47 nursing
homes were evacuated along with the residents in them, the Associated Press
reported. There were 115 assisted-living facilities evacuated as well, the
Florida Health Care Association said. Altogether, there were 8,000 residents
among them. Kristen Knapp, senior director of strategy and communication for
the FHCA, told ABC News most of the nursing homes are in low-lying areas with
evacuation orders. 6 health care facilities were evacuated because they
had problems with water or power for an extended period of time, DeSantis said.
117 facilities that lost power have had it restored, he added.
On Friday morning, Hurricane Ian
was gaining strength as it headed toward the Carolinas. It is expected to make
landfall somewhere between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
^ These numbers are impressive. ^
From Reuters:
“Government funding bill,
avoiding partial shutdown”
A bill funding the federal
government through Dec. 16 passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday,
avoiding an embarrassing partial shutdown less than six weeks before the
midterm elections when control of Congress is at stake. With government funding
for federal agencies due to expire at midnight, House lawmakers sent the
legislation on to the White House for President Joe Biden's signature into law.
The bill, which includes an
additional $12.3 billion for Ukraine's war effort against the Russian invasion,
passed the 100-seat Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support. But it faced
opposition in the House from Republicans including party leader Kevin McCarthy,
and less than a dozen Republicans joined all Democrats present in approving the
bill in a vote of 226 to 200.
Without its passage, government
agencies would have been forced to partially shut down on Saturday for lack of
funding - a scenario which has become increasingly common in a deeply partisan
era of U.S. politics, as both parties fight over budget allocations. In
addition to Ukraine aid and funding for government agencies, the bill
authorizes Biden to direct the drawdown of up to $3.7 billion for the transfer
to Ukraine of excess weapons from U.S. stocks. Amid reports of Russian forces
threatening the safety of Ukraine's nuclear power plants and Russian President
Vladimir Putin hinting he might use nuclear weapons against Ukraine, the
legislation would appropriate $35 million "to prepare for and respond to
potential nuclear and radiological incidents in Ukraine," according to a
bill summary.
The stopgap bill also includes a
five-year renewal of Food and Drug Administration user fees being collected
from drug and medical device companies to review their products and determine
whether they are safe and effective, the bill summary showed. The law
authorizing the collection of fees expires on Friday. Congress has resorted to
this kind of last-minute temporary spending bill in 43 out of the past 46 years
due to its failure to approve full-year appropriations in time for the Oct. 1
start of a fiscal year, according to a government study. The last time Congress
allowed funding to lapse was in December 2018, when Democrats balked at paying
for then-President Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall, leading to a record,
35-day impasse and partial government shutdown.
^ I’m glad they finally got this
done. I hate that they always wait until the last minute. ^
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-expected-pass-stopgap-government-funding-bill-2022-09-30/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Facebook:
“My childhood was really a
childhood blessed with love and hope and faith and prayer,” reflected Elie
Wiesel.
Elie was born #OnThisDay in 1928
in Sighet, Romania. He was the third of four children and the only son of
Shlomo and Sarah Wiesel. Shlomo owned a grocery store in town and was well
respected in the community. In addition to Yiddish, the family spoke German,
Romanian, and Hungarian at home.
As a child, Elie was deeply
committed to his religious studies. “I spent most of my time talking to God
more than to people,” he later reminisced. “My ambition really was, even as a
child, to be a writer, a commentator, and a teacher, but a teacher of Talmud.”
His childhood, like that of so
many other Jewish children, was cut short by the war. In 1940, Sighet came
under Hungarian control. However, in 1944, Germany occupied its former ally.
Shortly thereafter, Hungarian authorities working with the Germans began the
deportation of Jews from Hungary.
In May 1944, 15-year-old Elie and
his family were deported to Auschwitz. The night they arrived at the infamous
camp was the last time Elie would ever see his mother and younger sister,
Tzipora.
“In the camp there were no
friends to remind me of my childhood,” remembered Elie. “In the camp I had no
more childhood. I had only my father, my best friend, my only friend.”
Elie and his father were later
transferred to the Buchenwald concentration camp, where Shlomo died shortly
after their arrival.
“If only I could recapture my
father’s wisdom, my mother’s serenity, my little sister’s innocent grace,” Elie
lamented in his memoir. “If only I could hold my memory open, drive it beyond
the horizon, keep it alive even after my death.”
^ I once met Elie Wiesel when I
worked at the USHMM in DC. He spoke to me for about 2 minutes, signed a book for me and shook my hand. He died
on July 2, 2016. ^
Putin officially (and illegally) annexed the Ukrainian Territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson into
the Russian Federation today. Crimea was already illegally annexed to Russia in
2014.
Putin also says that “any attack
on any territory of the Russian Federation – new or old – will be considered an
attack on all of Russia.”
Meanwhile, 4 Million Russians have
fled Russia in 2022 (400,000 in the past 9 days alone.)
Ukraine will still defeat Russia
and regain all of its Territory – especially if the US, Canada, the EU, the UK
and the rest of the World continues to give them the support they need and
deserve.
From the BBC:
“King Charles: New coins
featuring monarch's portrait unveiled”
New coins featuring the portrait
of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering
general circulation within weeks. BBC News was given a first glimpse of the 50p
and a commemorative £5 Crown which include an image of the King by British
sculptor Martin Jennings. The coins follow centuries of tradition with the
monarch now facing left - the opposite way to his predecessor. As with previous
British kings, and unlike the Queen, he wears no crown. King Charles personally
approved the effigy, and was understood to be pleased with the likeness. The
coins will be sold to collectors by The Royal Mint from early next week. The
50p coin will be available for general use well before the end of the year,
distributed according to demand by banks, building societies and post offices. They
will co-circulate with coins featuring the late Queen, so those 27 billion
coins will still be accepted in shops.
Anne Jessopp, chief executive of
The Royal Mint, said that coins generally lasted for 20 years, so both Queen
Elizabeth and King Charles coins will be in circulation together for many years
to come. From the start of next year, coins from the 1p to the £2, which we use
in day-to-day life, will be minted carrying the same image of King Charles.
They will be sent out when needed to replace damaged and worn older coins and
to cover any extra demand. "People should not worry if they have coins
with the Queen on. We will keep those coins in circulation," Mrs Jessopp
said. "We are seeing people moving to different forms of payment, but
people really like to use coins as well for lots of different reasons."
The official portrait was
designed to give an accessible look to the King, and the same is true of the
inscription. Previous British monarchs have been denoted on the inscription
using the Latin version of their name. However, the new coins say Charles III
rather than Carolus. The full inscription surrounding the effigy reads
"CHARLES III • D • G • REX • F • D • 5 POUNDS • 2022", shortened from
Latin, which translates to "King Charles III, by the Grace of God,
Defender of the Faith". The reverse of the new £5 coin shows two new
portraits of the Queen, charting her journey from a young monarch to a
long-standing head of state.
King Charles's portrait is the
first coin design undertaken by Martin Jennings, but his public sculptures
include poets John Betjeman, in St Pancras Station in London, and Philip Larkin
in Hull. He used photographs to come up with the design, rather than the King
sitting for a specific portrait. "It is the smallest work I have created,
but it is humbling to know it will be seen and held by people around the world
for centuries to come," he said. The
coins will be struck at The Royal Mint's site at Llantrisant, south Wales,
where the official coin maker - and Britain's oldest company - moved to
accommodate the decimalisation process in 1967. Before decimalisation, it was
common for people to carry coins featuring different monarchs in their pockets.
A memorial coin range to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth,
including the £5 Crown, will be put on sale by The Royal Mint on Monday.
What is the Royal Mint? It
is one of the oldest companies in the world, striking its first coin in the
late 9th Century, during the reign of Alfred the Great The Mint was
based inside the Tower of London for most of its existence, but since the late
1960s its home has been Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf The current
facility was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 17 December 1968, just in time for
the massive task of replacing the billions of coins in circulation ahead of decimalization
There are more than 27bn coins in circulation in the UK, with the Mint
issuing around one billion new coins every year - although this figure does
fluctuate.
^ I still have my doubts about
King Charles, but am giving him the benefit of the doubt. ^
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The day
honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families
and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and
ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the
reconciliation process. The creation of this federal statutory holiday was
through legislative amendments made by Parliament. On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An
Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada
Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) received Royal Assent.
Wear orange
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take
place on September 30.
Orange
Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours
the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not.
This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc
(Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, on her first day of
school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from
her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and
self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September
30, we encourage all Canadians to wear orange to raise awareness of the very
tragic legacy of residential schools, and to honour the thousands of Survivors.
Commemorating
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation To commemorate the National Day
for Truth and Reconciliation and to honour the Survivors, their families and
communities, buildings across Canada will be illuminated in orange September 29
and/or September 30, from 7:00 pm to sunrise the next morning. This will
include federal buildings such as the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.
Mental
health supports available Former residential school students can call
1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other
health supports from the Government of Canada. Indigenous peoples across Canada
can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at
1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.
Truth and
Reconciliation Commission and its calls to action There were 140 federally run
Indian Residential Schools which operated in Canada between 1831 and 1998. The
last school closed only 23 years ago. Survivors advocated for recognition and
reparations and demanded accountability for the lasting legacy of harms caused.
These efforts culminated in: The Indian Residential Schools Settlement
Agreement, apologies by the government, the establishment of the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission, the creation of the National Centre for Truth and
Reconciliation
The Truth and
Reconciliation Commission ran from 2008 to 2015 and provided those directly or
indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools policy with
an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. The National Centre for
Truth and Reconciliation has become the permanent archive for the statements,
documents and other materials the Commission gathered, and its library and
collections are the foundation for ongoing learning and research. The
Commission released its final report detailing 94 calls to action. The National
Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a direct response to Call to Action 80,
which called for a federal statutory day of commemoration.
To learn more
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, explore the rich and diverse
cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and
Métis peoples. Whether you want to read, listen, watch, or try, start your
learning journey today.
Journée
nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Cette journée
est l’occasion de rendre hommage aux enfants disparus et aux survivants des
pensionnats, leurs familles et leurs communautés. La commémoration publique de
l’histoire tragique et douloureuse des pensionnats et de leurs séquelles
durables est un élément essentiel du processus de réconciliation. La création
de ce jour férié fédéral est le résultat d'amendements législatifs apportés par
le Parlement. Le 3 juin 2021, le Projet de loi C-5, la Loi modifiant la Loi sur
les lettres de change, la Loi d’interprétation et le Code canadien du travail
(Journée nationale pour la vérité et la réconciliation) a reçu la sanction
royale.
Portez du
orange La Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et la Journée
du chandail orange (en anglais seulement) se tiennent toutes deux le 30
septembre.
La Journée du
chandail orange est une journée de commémoration organisée par les communautés
autochtones servant à rendre hommage aux enfants qui ont survécu aux
pensionnats et à se souvenir de ceux qui n’y ont pas survécu. Cette journée
s’inspire de l’histoire vécue par Phyllis Webstad, une Secwepemc Nord (Shuswap)
de la Première Nation Xgat'tem Stswecem'c, qui, à son premier jour d’école, est
arrivée vêtue d’un nouveau chandail orange, lequel lui a été enlevé. Ce
chandail est maintenant devenu un symbole de la dépossession de la culture, de
la liberté et de l’estime de soi dont ont été victimes les enfants autochtones
pendant plusieurs générations.
Le 30
septembre, nous encourageons tous les Canadiens à porter du orange pour
sensibiliser le public au tragique héritage des pensionnats indiens et pour
rendre hommage aux milliers de survivants.
Commémorer
la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la reconciliation Afin de
commémorer la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, et de
rendre honneur aux survivants, leurs familles et leurs communautés, plusieurs
bâtiments partout au Canada seront illuminés en orange le 29 et/ou 30
septembre, de 19 h jusqu’au lever du soleil le lendemain matin. Ceci incluera
les bâtiments fédéraux comme la Tour de la Paix sur la colline du Parlement.
Services de
soutien en santé mentale disponibles Les anciens élèves des pensionnats
peuvent composer le 1-866-925-4419 pour obtenir des services de référence en
cas de crise émotionnelle et de l’information sur d’autres services de soutien
en santé offerts par le gouvernement du Canada. La Ligne d’écoute d’espoir pour
le mieux-être est également disponible et offre une aide immédiate aux
Autochtones du Canada, 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7. Composez le
1-855-242-3310 ou connectez-vous au clavardage en ligne.
La
Commission de vérité et réconciliation et ses appels à l’action De 1831 à
1998, il y a eu 140 pensionnats indiens administrés par le gouvernement fédéral
au Canada. Le dernier pensionnat a fermé ses portes il y a de cela seulement 23
ans. Les survivants ont milité pour la reconnaissance et la réparation des
torts causés par ces pensionnats et ont exigé que les responsables répondent de
leurs actes pour les séquelles durables laissées par le régime des pensionnats
indiens. Ces efforts ont mené à ce qui suit : la Convention de règlement
relative aux pensionnats indiens (en anglais seulement), la présentation
d’excuses par le gouvernement, la création de la Commission de vérité et reconciliation,
la création du Centre national pour la vérité et la réconciliation.
La Commission
de vérité et réconciliation a mené des travaux de 2008 à 2015 et a offert aux
personnes touchées directement ou indirectement par les séquelles des
pensionnats indiens l’occasion de communiquer leurs histoires et leurs
expériences. Le Centre national pour la vérité et la réconciliation est devenu
l’archive permanente des déclarations, documents et autres matériaux recueillis
par la Commission de vérité et réconciliation du Canada, et sa bibliothèque et
ses collections constituent la base de l’apprentissage et de la recherche en
cours. Le rapport final publié par la Commission comprend 94 appels à l’action.
La Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation est une réponse
directe à l’appel à l’action 80, qui demandait l’instauration d’un jour férié
fédéral de commémoration.
Pour en savoir
plus À l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation,
découvrez la richesse et la diversité des cultures, des langues, des croyances
spirituelles et des histoires des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis.
Que vous vouliez vous initier en lisant, en écoutant ou en visionnant,
commencez votre parcours d’apprentissage dès aujourd’hui.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html
https://www.canada.ca/fr/patrimoine-canadien/campagnes/journee-nationale-verite-reconciliation.html
From News Nation:
“How to help people impacted
by Hurricane Ian”
Rescue efforts are underway as
Florida deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Ian continued to pummel
through inland Florida Thursday morning as a Tropical Storm and is expected to
regain near-hurricane strength after emerging over Atlantic waters near the
Kennedy Space Center later in the day. Ian hit landfall Wednesday afternoon as
a Category 4 hurricane on the southwest coast near the heavily populated Fort Myers
area. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking at a press conference, said the state
will be going through a rough patch. “We understand that a storm of this
magnitude is going to require an effort over an extended period of time,” he
said. “We’re going to step up, we’re going to be there for folks. We’re going
to make sure folks get back on their feet and southwest Florida comes back
better than ever.” DeSantis noted that it’s more helpful for people to donate
financially than send items.
Those who want to come to Florida
to volunteer can sign up through an official portal:
Here are organizations planning
to help with Hurricane Ian response and recovery efforts. This list will be
updated as additional resources become available.
THE FLORIDA DISASTER FUND Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the fund on Wednesday.
The Florida Disaster Fund helps Florida communities recover after disasters
or emergencies. The fund is the state’s official private fund for both response
and recovery efforts. Officials say donations to the fund are
distributed to different service organizations in the state. Donations to the
Florida Disaster Fund can be made by following this link. Checks can be made
out to “Volunteer Florida Foundation” and include “Florida Disaster Fund” in
the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Volunteer Florida Foundation at 1545
Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Another option for
giving is by texting DISASTER to 20222. “The Governor and I are thankful
for the graciousness of those looking to assist Florida’s communities in their
time of need,” Casey DeSantis said in a statement. “I am pleased to announce
that Volunteer Florida has activated the Florida Disaster Fund so that people
can donate directly to those affected by Hurricane Ian. We greatly appreciate
the kindness and generosity of organizations and individuals from across the
country looking to support Floridians, thank you.”
https://www.volunteerflorida.org/
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross is asking people to help with Hurricane Ian response efforts in two ways: through monetary donations and by giving blood. Or call 800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. People wanting to help others specifically impacted by Hurricane Ian are asked to write “Hurricane Ian” in the memo line of a check and mail it to a local Red Cross chapter with a completed donation form to the address on the form or to their local Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross says it is sending hundreds of Type O blood products to Florida to make sure that blood remains available for patients who may be impacted by Ian. Type O positive is the most transfused blood type. Type O negative can be transfused to patients of any other blood type and is often in short supply. “Blood can take up to three days to be tested, processed and made available for patients, so it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives in an emergency,” the Red Cross said. The Red Cross does not usually service Florida hospitals, but it is working as a member of the AABB Task Force for Disaster Response, which offers help to impacted blood centers. The organization says it stands ready to aid other blood banks or hospitals in need. Those interested in giving blood are asked to schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
SALVATION ARMY The
Salvation Army has 7,600 operation centers across the country. One incident command team is in Lakeland
County and plans to serve the area for two weeks. If necessary, a second wave
of disaster workers will be sent to relieve them. Along with the crew in
Lakeland County, the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services says it has all
of its commands on the west coast of Florida ready to respond after Ian passes
through. Officials say the best way to help the Salvation Army is by
making a financial contribution by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or
by following this link.
https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/give/179306/#!/donation/checkout
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA For the safety of its staff and volunteers,
the Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County’s office will be closed through
at least Thursday due to the hurricane. The organization is asking for
donations to help the community. Find ways to donate at this link.
https://habitathillsborough.salsalabs.org/disasterrecovery/index.html
CONVOY OF HOPE Although
they are based in Springfield, Missouri, Convoy of Hope is planning on sending
relief to those in Florida, KOLR reported, as they did for Hurricane Fiona. As
of Wednesday morning, the organization posted that it will deploy a relief team
to Florida later in the day. “Volunteers have packed thousands of pounds
of relief supplies ahead of time, making a quick departure possible. Once teams
are en route, they will pre-position themselves in a safe zone outside the
storm’s path and wait until it is safe to proceed,” Convoy of Hope said. “Once
the storm has passed, they will immediately move in and begin assisting
survivors.” To donate, you can go to their website.
https://convoyofhope.org/donate/
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
NORTHWEST FLORIDA The Community Foundation is focusing both on helping
people in the immediate aftermath of the storm, and also with long-term
recovery. “Devastation of this level can take years to recover from,
particularly in rural communities with limited nonprofit and philanthropic
infrastructure. The CFNWF will partner with the appropriate organizations to
support this effort,” the Community Foundation of Northwest Florida said online. To donate to the Community Foundation of
Northwest Florida’s Disaster Relief Fund, you can send a check to 17 W. Cedar
St., Suite 2, Pensacola, FL 32502, and designate it for the Disaster Relief
Fund. People can also donate online.
https://cfnwf.org/hurricane-relief/#next-section
SAVE THE CHILDREN Save the
Children has helped kids during emergencies such as hurricanes Irma and Michael
by getting supplies such as diapers, wipes, cribs, strollers and more to
parents after these natural disasters. They also set up safe play areas in
evacuation shelters. For
Hurricane Ian, Save the Children plans to deliver “child-focused” items to
those who need them in Florida, and is also coordinating with national, state
and education partners. To assist in their efforts, people can donate to the
Children’s Emergency Fund.
https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=4488&mfc_pref=T&4488.donation=form1
PROJECT HOPE Project HOPE,
according to Charity Navigator, is a global health and humanitarian relief
organization. It works with health care workers and communities to address
public health challenges, and stays in communities even after the disaster to
help find solutions to health needs. Currently, it is mobilizing to help
people affected by Hurricane Ian, as well as Hurricane Fiona. People can donate
on their website.
https://www.projecthope.org/disaster-emergency-crisis-response/
MERCY CHEFS During natural
disasters and national emergencies, professional chefs with the organization
prepare “high-quality, hot meals on a mass scale for victims,” its website
says. Mercy Chefs can typically feed up to 15,000 meals a day if needed, but
for Hurricane Ian, they are upping that to 30,000 meals — the group’s biggest
goal yet “This is one of the
worst hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States, and we are
prepared now more than ever to do all that we can to serve hope in the form of
a meal,” Mercy Chefs said on its website. To donate, click on this link.
https://mercychefs.com/hurricane-ian/
^ These are some of the ways
Americans can help those affected by Hurricane Ian. ^
From the BBC:
“In pictures: Floridians take
in Hurricane Ian’s impact”
Hurricane Ian has lashed
Florida's western coast, bringing severe flooding, high winds and storm surges.
More than 2.5 million people are without power as they assess the damage left
behind. The storm is set to break flood records and may be one of the worst to
ever hit the US state. For those affected, the devastation to homes and
businesses has been catastrophic.
(Stedi Scuderi looks over her
apartment in Fort Myers after floodwater inundated it)
(In this aerial view, vehicles
make their way through a flooded area in Fort Myers.)
(A man begins cleaning up after
Hurricane Ian moved through his neighbourhood in Punta Gorda)
^ This was a major storm for
Florida. ^
From the BBC:
“Gig Buddies: Volunteer plea
for disabled people's social lives”
(Gareth Pahl, 39, has been a gig
buddy to Sophie for three years)
A scheme matching people who have
learning disabilities with volunteers to go to concerts and social events is
struggling to recruit enough volunteers. Gig Buddies Cymru is currently able to
help only half of its 129 clients. Sophie Scheeres, from Cardiff, who has
Down's syndrome, said losing support would leave her "lost and upset".
Sophie, 30, who has a buddy in Gareth Pahl, from Powys, said: "I meet more
people and get to be more confident". The group said people who deserve a
normal social life at night are being left out. "It's so normal for people
to stay up and out past 9 o'clock and it's important we make it normal for
people with learning disabilities to do the same," said Heather Graham, a
Gig Buddies ambassador from Denbighshire.
Loneliness and isolation Research
from the charity Stay Up Late found that by 8:30pm on a typical Friday, 69% of
people with learning disabilities were either in bed or ready for bed. Only 7%
were actually out. Gig Buddies was set up in 2018 by the charity
Learning Disability Wales to try to reduce loneliness and isolation for those
who may face challenges when going out. It has doubled in size since
2019 but as a result, is struggling to keep up with demand, with 39 on a
waiting list to join the already oversubscribed service. "We
desperately need more volunteers," Ms Graham said. "It's frustrating
that we can't provide our service to everyone who wants to be a part of
it." She said the scheme is "about friendship not paid
support", allowing those with learning disabilities to go out and have a
good time.
Gareth Pahl, 39, has been a gig
buddy to Sophie for three years. They enjoy going to the pub, wrestling and
drag shows - which is something they both take part in on stage. Sophie said
without the scheme she would feel "lost, upset and a little bit
confused". "It's not like being matched with a person," Gareth
said, "it's like being given a new best mate. "My biggest worry was
about time, but it's only one night a month, but as our relationship grew we
tend to do everything together now," he added. Both called the scheme
"amazing" and encouraged others to give it a go. Applicants may need
to provide references and undergo police checks and training.
'Less social' since the
pandemic Wayne Crocker, head of Mencap Cymru, which also provides
personalised support to people with learning disabilities, said there was a
"critical" need for projects like this since the pandemic. "As
we come out of Covid 9/10 parents tell us their sons and daughters are less
social," he said. Research from Mencap indicated 88% of families
and carers said their loved one always, or very often, felt sad. Some 82% felt
lonely because they were rarely able to leave their homes. There's an
issue with day services still not reopening," Mr Crocker said, "so
they're not socialising and losing lots of people skills they had developed.
^ This sounds like a good program
that helps everyone. ^
From War Paws’ Facebook:
Today we CELEBRATE!!
You did it! You all worked together and we have hit our
target for the matchfunding challenge with a day to spare!
We cannot thank you all enough
for making this happen, we will now be spending the next few weeks looking at
flight plans so we can get our 6 dogs home to their owners!
The power of social media is a
truly wonderous thing, a simple share really did make the world of difference
for this challenge, we could not have done this without you.
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!!
^ This is awesome! ^
(Babi Yar Massacre of 1941 by the Germans)
81 years ago today (September29,
1941) the Germans carried out the Babi Yar Massacre (German: Babyn Jar,
Ukrainian: Бабин Яр) in Kyiv, Ukraine.
In 1 day the Germans murdered 33, 771 Jewish Ukrainian Men, Women and Children
and 150,000 More until 1944.
(Bucha Massacre of 2022 by the
Russians)
81 years later (March 2022) the
Russians carried out the Bucha Massacre (Russian: Резня в Буче, Ukrainian:
Бучанська різанина) in the Kyiv Oblast of Ukraine. 1,300 Ukrainian Men, Women and Children were
found raped, tortured and/or murdered by the Russians in Bucha, Ukraine in
April 2022 after the Russian Occupation there ended.
From AccuWeather:
“Latest timing and track for
Hurricane Ian landfall in Florida”
Floridians rushed to evacuate on
Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Ian as the Category 3 storm, packing maximum
sustained winds of 115 mph down from 125 mph earlier in the morning, pounded
the western tip of Cuba with fierce winds and life-threatening storm surge. Ian
became the strongest storm to make landfall in Cuba since Category 5 Hurricane
Irma in 2017. The major hurricane, which is set to strengthen further and reach
Category 4 force later Tuesday or Wednesday over the bath-warm waters of the
eastern Gulf of Mexico, will make landfall along the west coast of Florida
Wednesday night, putting places like Tampa and points farther south at risk for
extremely dangerous storm surge among other hazards. AccuWeather forecasters
have rated Ian a 3 on the RealImpact Scale for Hurricanes for the United States
due to the dangers, which will include flooding rainfall and damaging winds
even for areas well inland from where the Ian crashes onshore around midnight
Thursday.
Jamie Rhome, the acting director
of the National Hurricane Center, told CNN that Tuesday is the last day for
people to safely flee ahead of the monster storm, and Lee County, which issued mandatory
evacuation orders on Tuesday morning had opened public shelters. Those who
remain behind will need to hunker down, prepared to ride out a major hurricane
hit - one that he said one day earlier on CNN will be "the storm of a
lifetime for many Tampa Bay residents." Ian was swirling 340 miles
southwest of Sarasota, Florida, as of Tuesday morning and was moving northward
at 12 mph. Hurricane-force winds extended outward 35 miles and tropical
storm-force winds reached 115 miles from the center, according to the National
Hurricane Center (NHC). Hurricane warnings were in effect along the Florida
west coast from Bonita Beach to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay, as well as
the Dry Tortugas. A tropical storm warning was in effect from north of Anclote
River to the Suwannee River.
After exploding into a Cat 4
storm, Ian will lose some wind intensity due to disruptive wind shear before it
turns to the northeast and makes landfall along the west central coast of
Florida late Wednesday to Wednesday night. AccuWeather forecasters warn that
the full force of a major hurricane should be expected as Ian slams into
central Florida. As steering breezes ease at midweek, there is the potential
for the storm to slow down as it nears the Florida coast and drifts inland,
which can exacerbate dangers by increasing the duration of flooding rain, high
winds and coastal inundation.
The effects of the large
hurricane will be far-reaching across the Florida Peninsula with damaging wind
gusts and power outages possible throughout. The greatest risk to lives and
property will be due to storm surge and coastal inundation. Ian has been
designated a 3 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in the
United States, meaning AccuWeather forecasters believe the storm poses a high
risk to life and property across a significant portion of Florida due to the
persistent threat of storm surge along the Gulf coast of Florida in addition to
widespread damaging winds and flooding rainfall. "The worst conditions in
terms of storm surge will depend on exactly where the center of the storm moves
inland along the Gulf coast," AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski
said. "Should the center of the storm move in just south of St.
Petersburg, say near Sarasota, then communities around Tampa Bay would be
spared the worse water rise. In this case, however, a serious water level rise
could inundate areas farther south, perhaps from Venice to Port Charlotte and
Cape Coral," Kottlowski explained. It is still possible for the eye of Ian
to jog just to the north of Tampa or perhaps even a bit farther to the north
along the Florida Gulf coast at the last minute. "A landfall near or just
north of Clearwater could be a worst case scenario in terms of water level rise
in Tampa Bay," Kottlowski said.
A water level rise of 6 to 10
feet, which can occur anywhere just south of where the eye makes landfall, is
expected to have catastrophic consequences. Even if the center of Ian tracks in
south of St. Petersburg, torrential rain and storm surge will still lead to
significant coastal and inland flooding in the Tampa Bay area. Both of these
conditions are a concern for areas in Florida as far away as Jacksonville,
which is about 200 miles Northeast of Tampa along the state's northern Atlantic
coast. "Easterly winds will push Atlantic Ocean water toward the Florida
east coast," Kottlowski said. "The combination of easterly winds and
torrential rainfall can lead to a double-whammy effect of with significant flooding
along the St. Johns River in the Jacksonville area." Power outages could
be long-lasting in some communities. While the storm's overall highest wind
gusts were likely to occur over western Cuba, gusts reaching 100 to 120 mph
will blast the west-central portion of the Florida Peninsula. An AccuWeather
Local StormMax™ wind gust of 150 mph is possible near and just to the northeast
of the point of landfall.
Torrential rain will be the most
frequent near and north of the storm track with a general 8-16 inches and an
AccuWeather Local StormMax™ rainfall of 30 inches forecast. Even though the
soil is sandy and porous over much of Florida , rainfall of this magnitude will
lead to widespread flooding in central and northern Florida. Major urban
flooding is likely around Tampa, Orlando, Ocala and The Villages. However,
localized incidents of flooding rain can occur farther south over the Florida
Peninsula, including in places like Melbourne, Miami and West Palm Beach, as
well as the Florida Keys due to spiral bands. Severe thunderstorms, some with
the potential to spawn brief tornadoes, will add to the danger and risk of power
outages and property damage more than 100 miles from where the center of Ian
makes landfall. Waterspouts will pose dangers to coastal areas as some of these
may come ashore as tornadoes.
AccuWeather forecasters began
alerting the public of the potential for a hurricane to threaten Florida early
last week in order to give people time to take the necessary precautions to
save lives and protect property. With Ian continuing to strengthen, the entire
AccuWeather team is urging those in the path of the storm to stay vigilant and
heed the advice and orders of local officials. The risk to lives and property
from the effects of Ian will extend well beyond Florida. Slow forward motion of
the storm could have serious consequences for other states such as Georgia, the
Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia and the eastern parts of Tennessee and
Kentucky. The latest indications are that Ian, as a tropical storm, depression
or rainstorm, could wander slowly northwestward over the Southeastern states
through the weekend and threaten the likelihood of torrential rainfall and
flooding.Near the Georgia and Carolina coast, there is also the potential for
inundation due to both storm surge and heavy rainfall. Want next-level safety,
ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe
to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our
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keep you and your family safer.
^ I hope Ian weakens and doesn’t
cause any more damage or deaths. ^
https://news.yahoo.com/latest-timing-track-hurricane-ian-152220810.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Sadly, the Russians didn't
protest when the Bucha Massacre occurred or when the Izium Massacre happened.
They still have the blood of lots
of innocent dead Ukrainian Men, Women and Children on their hands, but
hopefully these protests will help end the War and the Massacres.
From the BBC:
“Edward Snowden granted
Russian citizenship”
Former US intelligence contractor
Edward Snowden, who leaked extensive US intelligence surveillance operations,
has been granted Russian citizenship. The decree was signed by Russian
President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Mr Snowden, 39, has been living in exile in
Russia since exposing the National Security Agency (NSA) programme affecting
millions of Americans in 2013. Mr Snowden, who faces espionage charges in the
US, has made no public comments. In 2020, the NSA surveillance of millions of
Americans' telephone records was ruled unlawful by the US Court of Appeals. Mr
Snowden said afterwards that he felt vindicated by the ruling. Top US
intelligence officials had publicly insisted the NSA had never knowingly
collected data from private phone records, until Mr Snowden exposed evidence to
the contrary. Following the revelation, officials said the NSA's surveillance
program had played a crucial role in fighting domestic terrorism, including the
convictions of Basaaly Saeed Moalin, Ahmed Nasir Taalil Mohamud, Mohamed
Mohamud, and Issa Doreh, of San Diego, for providing aid to al-Shabab militants
in Somalia.
^ Here's hoping he becomes one of
the 300,000 to 1 Million Russian Men now sent to fight and die in Ukraine under
Putin's Mobilization Order. ^
From War Paws’ Facebook:
We have just 5 days to go til the
end of our Match Funding Challenge!
So far we have raised a massive
£2321 which is just over 50% of what we need to turn €5,000 into €10,000.
The challenge ends on 30 Sept and
Bruno, Cookie, Lokie, Luna, Lucky and Hawkeye have their bags packed and are
waiting patiently for news that we can book their freedom flights!
We really do know how hard things
are for everyone right now but we are hoping that just 990 people can donate £2
so we can hit this target and get these lovely dogs home where they belong.
Please share and donate today and
help us make this miracle happen!
https://warpaws.org/donations/e5000-match-funding-challenge/
^ Please help them meet their
goal before September 30th by clicking on the link above. Thank you.
^
From the BBC:
“Canada ends vaccine entry
rules, makes ArriveCan optional”
Masking on planes and trains will
become optional, and random Covid-19 testing at Canadian airports will cease as
of 1 October. Canada has said it is dropping all remaining Covid border
restrictions, including vaccine requirements for travellers. As of 1 October,
travellers will also no longer need to provide proof of Covid vaccination, to
undergo any testing or to isolate and quarantine. The mask mandate on planes
and trains will also be lifted. The ArriveCan app - used to upload health
documents when entering Canada - will become optional.
Federal health minister Jean-Yves
Duclos said in an announcement on Monday that Canada is "in a much better
position" than it was earlier in the pandemic, in part due to availability
of Covid-19 vaccines and treatment options. The country's high vaccination rate
- with around 82% of the population having received two doses - and a falling
death rate are also factors. Around 32 Canadians are currently dying each day
from the the virus. Covid-19 cases are slowly rising in Canada and signs point
to a resurgence ahead of autumn, Mr Duclos said, but he added this is
"largely explained by the domestic transmission of the virus". He
said Ottawa is open to reintroducing measures, especially if a new,
highly-transmissible variant emerges.
Vaccine mandates for travellers
entering the US remain in place, and some American lawmakers have urged
President Joe Biden to drop remaining restrictions. Other countries, including
the United Kingdom, dropped Covid entry requirements earlier this year. Covid-19
mandates were opposed by some in Canada and were the subject of the 'Freedom
Convoy' protests in Ottawa, which were held in support of truckers who refused
to get vaccinated to cross the US-Canada border. The February protests
gridlocked Canada's capital for two weeks. Supporters of the convoy also staged
blockades at key border crossings between the US and Canada, disrupting the
flow of goods between the two countries. The protests were eventually cleared
after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the never before used Emergencies
Act, which gives the government additional powers in times of national crisis.
The World Health Organisation
declared in early September that Covid-19 deaths have hit their lowest point
but experts have warned about ongoing threat of the virus, especially if new
variants emerge. Despite the end of the restrictions, Mr Duclos urged people to
get their booster shots and encouraged people to continue wearing masks in
public.
^ It’s good to see Canada ending
these restrictions. Hopefully the US will follow suit. ^
(Russian Men fleeing Russia into Georgia - September 2022.)
In the 6 days since Putin ordered
Mobilization an estimated 270,000 Russian Men have fled Russia.
Mobilization is not the Draft.
Russia has the Draft 2 times a
year in the Spring and in the Fall where all Russian Men 18-26 have to join the
Military for 1 year.
(Russians fleeing Russian into
Mongolia – September 2022.)
Mobilization is when a country
mobilizes its Reserves (and in Russia every Man 26-60 is considered in the
Reserves for the rest of their lives since they had the Mandatory 1 year Military
Training when they were 18-26.)
Think of it this way:
A 41 year old Man who only had 1 year of Basic Russian Military Training 23 years ago when they were 18 years old is now being sent to die in Ukraine.
A 60 year old Man who had 3 years of Soviet Military Training 40 years ago when they were 18 years old and the Soviet Union still existed is now being sent to die in Ukraine.
Clause Number 7 of Putin’s
Mobilization Order of September 21, 2022 is classified and states the exact
number of Russian Men to be mobilized. It is believed to be between 300,000 and
1 Million Reservists.
From Reuters:
“Cubans approve gay marriage
by large margin in referendum”
Cubans approved gay marriage and
adoption overwhelmingly in a Sunday referendum backed by the government that
also boosted rights for women, the national election commission said on Monday.
More than 3.9 million voters voted to ratify the code (66.9%), while 1.95
million opposed ratification (33%), Alina Balseiro Gutierrez, president of the
commission, said on state-run television on Monday. "Justice has been
done," Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote in a tweet. "It is
paying off a debt with several generations of Cuban men and women, whose family
projects have been waiting for this law for years," he said.
The 100-page "family
code" legalizes same-sex marriage and civil unions, allows same-sex
couples to adopt children, and promotes equal sharing of domestic rights and
responsibilities between men and women. Preliminary results from the electoral
commission showed 74% of 8.4 million Cubans eligible to vote participated in
the Sunday referendum.
There are no independent
observers of Cuban elections, although citizens may observe the count at their
precincts. Scattered local reports of district counts on social media appeared
to tally with the official results. The announcement of the results came as
Diaz-Canel presided over an emergency meeting as the Caribbean island prepared
for Hurricane Ian to pass over its western tip early on Tuesday. Official
Twitter accounts showed the room erupting in applause and the president leaning
back and smiling at the news. The Cuban president led the campaign for the
adoption of the code. By Cuban standards Sunday's turnout was relatively
modest, and a 33% 'no' vote relatively large in the communist-run country,
where previous referendums have seen the government position receiving near
unanimous approval.
The dissent is an indication of
both how Cuba is changing and the current dire economic circumstances, which
have seen long power outages and lines for food, medicine and fuel. Sunday's
vote was also the first of its kind since mobile internet was legalized in
2018, which has let dissenting views spread more widely.
^ Cuba still has a lot of
problems (their Economy, Human Rights Abuses, Lack of Political and Personal
Freedoms, etc.) but one thing they did right is approve of Gay Marriage. ^
From TV Guide:
“Hallmark Movies and Mysteries
Miracles of Christmas”
Premieres Premiere times
are 10:00pm ET/PT
Saturday, October 22 "We
Need a Little Christmas" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies
& Mysteries Stars: Erica
Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Lynn Whitfield Logline: Julie is adjusting to
being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas
without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older
neighbor Irene.
Saturday, October 29 "Christmas
Bedtime Stories" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies &
Mysteries Stars: Erin Cahill,
Steve Lund, Charlie Weber Logline: When Danielle's husband goes missing
in action during his deployment, she is left to raise her daughter on her own.
Three years later, as she acclimates to life without him, she begins to tell
her daughter bedtime stories of her father.
Saturday, November 5, 2022 "A
Maple Valley Christmas" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies
& Mysteries Stars: Peyton
List, Andrew Walker Logline: Erica is a rancher who has spent her whole
life working the family farm with her mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and
disrupts her plans, she starts to question what it is she actually wants.
Saturday, November 12, 2022 "Our
Italian Christmas Memories" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies
& Mysteries Stars: Sarah
Power, Beau Bridges Logline: The Colucci siblings, in an effort to jog
the memory of their grandfather who is struggling with dementia, set out to
recreate their late grandmother's legendary pasta sauce.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 "Long
Lost Christmas" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies &
Mysteries Stars: Taylor Cole,
Benjamin Ayres Logline: Hayley is an interior designer who plans to
surprise her recently widowed mother Patricia with the perfect holiday present:
the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.
Saturday, November 26, 2022 "Time
for Him to Come Home for Christmas" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark
Movies & Mysteries Stars:
Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes, Tenille Townes From Executive Producer Blake
Shelton Logline: Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a
voicemail from a number she doesn't recognize. On the message, a man she
doesn't know makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance.
The fifth installment of the popular movie franchise, based on Blake Shelton's
song "Time for Me to Come Home."
Saturday, December 3, 2022 "The
Holiday Stocking" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies &
Mysteries Stars: Nadine Ellis,
B.J. Britt, Karon Riley, Tamala Jones, Mykelti Williamson Logline: In
this Hallmark Mahogany presentation, RJ is a new angel, who is given the chance
to address his one regret, that he didn't help his sisters reconcile while he
was still alive. Returning to earth as a stranger, he gets each of them to
revive The Holiday Stocking, their parent's old tradition to encourage charity
at Christmas.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 "The
Gift of Peace" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies &
Mysteries Stars: Nikki Deloach,
Brennan Elliott Logline: Artist Traci is a once-devout Christian who has
stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers.
As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support
group for inspiration and comfort.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 "Five
More Minutes: "Moments Like These" Time: 10 p.m. ET/PT on
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Stars:
Ashley Williams, Lucas Bryant Logline: The second holiday story inspired
by Scotty McCreery's song "Five More Minutes," a young widow's
Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to
their old home for the holidays.
^ Here is
the 2022 Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule. ^
https://www.tvguide.com/news/hallmark-christmas-movie-calendar-2022-the-full-schedule/
From TV Guide:
“Hallmark Christmas Movie
Calendar 2022: The Full Schedule”
You may have just picked up your
first pumpkin spice latte of the season, but jingle bells are already in the
air! The Hallmark Channel has unveiled its official 2022 holiday movie
schedule, including the annual Countdown to Christmas event that starts in October.
It is absolutely never too early to cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa and watch a
holiday romance blossom on our screens. Forty new original movies will premiere
this year across Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. All your favorite faces are back, including
superstar Lacey Chabert, who will star in "Haul Out the Holly," her
record breaking twelfth Hallmark Christmas movie. Plus, three of Hallmark's
most popular leading men, Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker, play
brothers in the upcoming "Three Wise Men and a Baby." In addition to
familiar actors, there will also be some great new-to-Hallmark talent popping
up, including Marlo Thomas, Ellen Travolta, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Grammy
Award-winning R&B artist Ledisi, just to name a few. So snuggle up in your
coziest blanket and get ready for THE holiday TV event of the season to begin.
Hallmark Channel's Countdown
to Christmas Schedule Premiere times are 8:00pm ET/PT unless otherwise
noted below
Friday, October 21 "Noel
Next Door" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on
The Hallmark Channel Stars: Natalie
Hall, Corey Sevier Logline: A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words
with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this
misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.
Saturday, October 22 "We
Wish You a Married Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha
Logline: Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting
with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a
cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge.
Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out
of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married
Christmas.
Sunday, October 23 "A
Kismet Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner Logline: Sarah is a children's
book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family
and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family
legend might actually be true.
Friday, October 28 "A
Cozy Christmas Inn" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Jodie Sweetin, David O'Donnel Logline: A real estate executive, Erika,
travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to
discover that it's owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in
love with the town and quite possibly him.
Saturday, October 29 "Jolly
Good Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp Logline: David is an American architect who
recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With
just three days before Christmas, he crosses paths with Anji, a professional
shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card for his
girlfriend. David ultimately decides to hire Anji and, thanks to a series of
unexpected events, finds himself on a wild adventure across jolly old London as
Anji helps him search for the perfect present.
Sunday, October 30 "Ghosts
of Christmas Always" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth
Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson Logline: Katherine is a
Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his
Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store.
Friday, November 4, 2022 "A
Magical Christmas Village" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane,
Marlo Thomas Logline: When Summer's mother Vivian moves in with her and
her young daughter Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival,
Vivian sets up an heirloom, miniature Christmas village resembling their town,
and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the
figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little
help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer
together and just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again.
Saturday, November 5, 2022 "Lights,
Camera, Christmas!" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton Logline: When a holiday rom-com movie
shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps
into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for
costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film's famous leading
man.
Sunday, November 6, 2022 "All
Saints Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Ledisi, Roger Cross Logline: Lisette is a popular R&B singer who's
getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media
mistakes a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement
announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.
Friday, November 11, 2022 "In
Merry Measure" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Patti Murin, Brendan Penny, Jennifer Robertson Logline: When pop star
Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she
unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her onetime
rival, Adam.
Saturday, November 12, 2022 "The
Royal Nanny" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars:
Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte, Greta Scacchi Logline: Claire is an MI5
agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges
of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the
family safe at Christmas.
Sunday, November 13, 2022 "Christmas
at the Golden Dragon" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Kara Wang, Osric Chau, Sara
Canning, Antonio Cupo, Barbara Niven Logline: When Romy and Rick's
parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese
restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find
themselves reevaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the
landmark restaurant's loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on
the restaurant over the holidays.
Friday, November 18, 2022 "Inventing
the Christmas Prince" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley), Ronnie Rowe
Jr. Logline: Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when
her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the
Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 "Three
Wise Men and a Baby" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew
Walker, Margaret Colin Logline: Three brothers get the surprise of their
lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the
holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on
unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships
as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in
their respective lives... all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.
Sunday, November 20, 2022 "When
I Think of Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter,
Beth Broderick Logline: Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help
her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back
home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study
law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and
new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for
the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical
roots and make this a holiday to remember.
Thursday, November 24, 2022 "My
Southern Family Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Bruce
Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara Logline: Under the
guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological
father for the first time – without him ever knowing who she really is. As she
spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town's record keeper,
she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell
must decide if she's going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to
her father – a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.
Friday, November 25, 2022 "#Xmas"
Time: 6 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars:
Clare Bowen, Brant Daugherty Logline: When Jen gets the chance to enter
a brand's design contest, she poses a family influencer, enlisting the help of
her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a
finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect "family"
or reveal the truth.
Friday, November 25, 2022 "A
Royal Corgi Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel
(Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Hunter King, Jordan Renzo Logline:
Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in
anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to
his mother the Queen, he gifts her with "Mistletoe," a rambunctious
Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond
turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help – but to his great surprise, Cecily demands
that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly
between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the
annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they
discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to
question what they really want.
Saturday, November 26, 2022 "A
Tale of Two Christmases" Time: 6 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel
(Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick
Logline: Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two
different Christmases – one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a
new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the
traditions with her family... and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings
for her. Emma's double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly
make her happy in life as well as in love.
Saturday, November 26, 2022 "Haul
Out the Holly" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel (Merry
Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta,
Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky Logline: Emily
arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are
leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays,
their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood's many
Christmas festivities.
Sunday, November 27, 2022 "A
Christmas Cookie Catastrophe" Time: 6 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel (Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Rachel Boston, Victor
Webster Logline: Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over
as CEO of her late grandmother's small-town cookie company and is doing her
best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more
daunting when her grandmother's secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas
party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit, she works with
Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving
the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of
the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and
cookies.
Sunday, November 27, 2022 "A
Holiday Spectacular" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel
(Merry Thanksgiving Weekend) Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve
Plumb, Ann-Margret Featuring the Radio City Rockettes Logline: In 1958,
Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans
on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come
true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music
Hall.
Friday, December 2, 2022 "A
Big Fat Family Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Shannon Chan-Kent,
Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere, Jack Wagner Logline: Liv is a photojournalist
eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang
family's annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn't reveal that they
are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the
coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn't
want to jeopardize her big break.
Saturday, December 3, 2022 "A
Fabled Holiday" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Brooke D'Orsay, Ryan Paevey Logline:
Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a
curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors
when they need it most.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 "Undercover
Holiday" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar Logline:
When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her
protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he's her
overzealous security guard.
Friday, December 9, 2022 "The
Most Colorful Time of the Year" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Katrina Bowden,
Christopher Russell Logline: Ryan is an elementary school teacher, who
learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his
students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 "Christmas
Class Reunion" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Aimee Teegarden, Tanner Novlan Logline:
High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the "cursed
class," reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course
of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who
they were, who they are, and who they want to be.
Sunday, December 11, 2022 "The
Holiday Sitter" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa,
Chelsea Hobbs Logline: Sam is a workaholic bachelor who babysits his
niece and nephew before the holidays when his sister and her husband have to go
out of town. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from their
handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance.
Friday, December 16, 2022 "Holiday
Heritage" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Holly
Robinson Peete Logline: Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her
fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages
her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds
before it's too late.
Saturday, December 17, 2022 "'Twas
the Night Before Christmas" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark
Channel Stars: Torrey DeVitto,
Zane Holtz Logline: A former actress trying to break into directing
tests her skills with a town's annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in
which the true authorship of the famous poem "A Visit from St. Nick"
is debated.
Sunday, December 18, 2022 "Hanukkah
on Rye" Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT on The Hallmark Channel Stars: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas, Lisa
Loeb Logline: A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new
romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli
owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?
^ Here is the 2022 Hallmark
Christmas Movie Schedule. ^
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