Mike posted: " Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to increase cooperation between their coastguards to prevent unfortunate incidents in the South China Sea. The agreement was announced as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit to Hanoi. V" Today's Defense & International Relations Topics Read on blog or Reader Hanoi and Manila Agree To Increase Maritime Cooperation Mike January 31 Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to increase cooperation between their coastguards to prevent unfortunate incidents in the South China Sea. The agreement was announced as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit to Hanoi. Vietnam and the Philippines have disputed claims over some of the same areas in the SCS. Growing […] Read more of this post Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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A&E Staff posted: " Emily Allgair, Editor Although the Oscars are not for another month, they are already causing controversy. Despite "Barbie" getting a nomination for Best Picture, both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were not nominated for their respective categories. " The La Salle Collegian Read on blog or Reader "Barbie" snubbed with Oscar nominations A&E Staff January 31 Emily Allgair, Editor Although the Oscars are not for another month, they are already causing controversy. Despite "Barbie" getting a nomination for Best Picture, both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were not nominated for their respective categories. Ryan Gosling, however, was nominated for Best Actor.  Gosling released a statement on Jan. 23 expressing his excitement for his own nomination and that of America Ferrera's, as well as his disappointment for Gerwig and Robbie. He wrote that "against all odds with nothing but a couple of soulless, scantily clad, and thankfully crotchless dolls, they made us laugh, they broke our hearts, they pushed the culture and they made history. Their work should be recognized along with the other very deserving nominees."  Gosling is not alone in his beliefs. Senior student at La Salle Ceara Grady "It's unfortunate that only one female director is nominated and I think that it's also unfortunate that Greta Gerwig got nominated for so many other awards for a movie with this message. It also proves that the point 'Barbie' made is still a relevant point today." With an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the breaking of box office records, Barbie was a relatively well-received movie. Of course, some (mostly men) do not understand the messages that go beyond the surface level of pink and sparkles, but rather what it takes to be human and how to accept the ups and downs of the human condition.  This was not a complete surprise to some, as the Academy ruled in early January that the film would be considered an adapted screenplay as opposed to an original screenplay (what it was campaigning for). Despite the Writers Guild of America claiming the movie to be an original work, the Writer's Branch argued that the film was based on a previously-existing character: the Barbie doll.  There was some excitement with the "Barbie" nominations, however. America Ferrera's nomination for Best Supporting Actress as Gloria reflects on the actress's outstanding performance and memorable speech within the film. As a woman of color, Ferrera's performance was the first for many that did not play into gross stereotypes, which follows closely to her previous roles in "Real Women Have Curves," "Cesar Chavez" and "Gotta Kick It Up!" Of course there are disappointments every year with the Oscars and its nominations, but this year it seems a bit tone-deaf (something the Academy has also been called-out for in the past, most recently in 2016 after Chris Rock hosted the show).  To see the results of the Oscars, you can tune in to ABC on Mar. 10 at 7pm. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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steps2successwithspiritualsolutions posted: " Jesus is With You in the Storm Our Daily Walk with Christ Devotional Reading - January 31, 2024 "But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, 'It is a ghost!' and they cried out in fear." —Matthew 14:26 When " Steps 2 Success with Spiritual Solutions Read on blog or Reader Jesus is With You in the Storm steps2successwithspiritualsolutions January 31 Jesus is With You in the Storm Our Daily Walk with Christ Devotional Reading - January 31, 2024 "But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, 'It is a ghost!' and they cried out in fear." —Matthew 14:26 When the disciples were in the storm that raged in the darkness of the early hours before dawn, Jesus appeared to them by walking on the water. Their reaction was one of immense fear which had its roots in the belief of the prevailing pagan ideologies of ghosts which represented the visible spirit of a deceased person. Once Jesus spoke the comforting words, "It is I," only Peter used his little measure of faith to verbalize the challenge, "…' Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water "(Matthew 14:28). Proud Peter stepped out of the boat onto the tumultuous waves walking with confidence toward Jesus. Quickly, pride became fear when Peter allowed himself to become distracted by turning his head away from Jesus. Yes, he had many unrighteous characteristics but Peter believed that Jesus was the Son of God which provoked his cry of desperation, "Lord, save me!" Deep within Peter's heart, he was confident in Christ's power to save him from sinking into the watery grave. We can learn from Peter's experience. Never lose sight of the Sovereign power of Jesus, the Son of God. Memorize His promise never to leave us or forsake us. Jesus is with us in every dark storm. Yes, He knows that our faith is weak and we will easily become distracted by our circumstances. Still, with a love we cannot understand, He tells us to "Come." Our faith may compare to a grain of sand, but keep praying and believing! We are not hopeless! In the rugged storms that produce disruption and sorrow, Jesus is with us from the beginning to the end. Persevere by holding onto your faith in Christ. We were created with the resilience to make it through every storm when we depend on the strength of Christ to empower us. We have the assurance that when the desired spiritual growth and transformation has occurred, Jesus will say to our storm, "Peace be still." Thank You, Lord, for never leaving us in our hardships and sorrow. We praise You for being our Shelter in the storms of life. Jesus, we love You. Amen. © 2024 STEPS 2 Success with Spiritual Solutions and Woman, You Are Loved by God Ministries. Like

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