Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – On Saturday, December 28 at 9:00 p.m., theater lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy the play “The Real Mexican Pastorela Chou” for the last time at the iconic La Gata Foro Bar. This show, full of humor, satire and fun, promises to close with a flourish not only the season, but also the history of this 2024 in the emblematic cultural space. A play to laugh and reflect The staging offers a modern and fun interpretation of traditional Mexican pastorelas, combining social and political criticism with light-hearted humor. With a talented cast and a script full of wit, “The Real Mexican Pastorela Chou” has won over local audiences and visitors to Puerto Vallarta. Satire, comedy and cabaret have been fundamental tools in the performing arts for social criticism due to their ability to mix entertainment with deep reflection. Humour and exaggeration allow complex or sensitive topics to be addressed in a light and understandable way. This makes it easier for the audience to connect emotionally with the messages and analyse them without feeling attacked. Satire and cabaret, in particular, use irony and sarcasm to expose injustices or abuses of power. Their symbolic and metaphorical format allows problems to be pointed out without mentioning them explicitly, which has historically avoided censorship in oppressive regimes. By ridiculing social, political or cultural situations, the audience sees itself reflected in the characters and recognises its own experiences. This identification generates empathy and provokes the need to question reality. Humour acts as an escape valve for social tensions. It allows repressed emotions to be released through laughter, while inviting people to think of solutions to the problems presented. While entertaining, they also educate. These art forms present uncomfortable truths wrapped in laughter, which motivates the audience to reflect even after the performance. Cabaret and comedy can quickly adapt to current issues, staying relevant and responding to the pulse of society. Their ability to improvise makes them powerful tools to keep social conversations alive. Being aimed at a diverse audience, these genres break down barriers of class, gender or age. This creates an inclusive space where critical ideas can be widely disseminated. From Classical Greece, with the works of Aristophanes, through the commedia dell'arte in the Renaissance, to the European cabarets of the 20th century, these artistic forms have served as cultural mirrors to denounce injustices. Satire, comedy and cabaret have been effective for social criticism because they generate laughter, reflection and change. They not only entertain, but invite us to question the world, fostering conversations necessary to transform society. The farewell of a 2024 on an unforgettable stage. The function also marks the end of the activities of La Gata Foro Bar, a place that during 2024 has been a refuge for artists, musicians and culture lovers. Located at Calle Matamoros 869-A, almost on the corner with Allende, in the center of Puerto Vallarta, this forum has left an indelible mark on the local art scene and has shown that with effort and dedication great achievements can be achieved. Let us remember that not long ago, hurricane winds left this beautiful place without a roof, so it had to close operations, but this 2024 showed that even with inclement weather, art can continue to be created and a new history for Cabaret culture can be built. Pre-sale and reservations Tickets are now available in pre-sale for $160 and can be purchased on the day of the event for $200. Due to the expected high demand, it is recommended to reserve in advance by calling 322 191 7478. A night to celebrate theater and the community. This event promises to be an unforgettable experience, not only for the show itself, but also for being a tribute to the legacy of La Gata Foro Bar as a cradle of artistic expression in Puerto Vallarta. At La Gata Foro Bar you can not only enjoy plays, but also a cozy atmosphere full of bohemian people who share dreams and hopes for a better world. Its intimate and vibrant atmosphere has made it an ideal space for artistic expression and human connection. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this final chapter. Come and enjoy a night full of laughter, excitement and culture in a spectacular farewell!Browns' Myles Garrett makes history with 2 sacks, but another loss leaves him frustrated

NoneA group of physiotherapy patients is still searching for ways to maintain their health after the closure of the pool at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH). “I have deteriorated greatly since July when they closed the pool, even though I'm doing chair exercises and everything I can to keep physically fit,” said Sally Martyn, a patient who used the pool. Martyn, the former mayor of Central Elgin, has spearheaded a group who were trying to keep the pool open, but are now searching for alternate solutions. Martyn got her long-awaited meeting with hospital management and the STEGH board of directors, but didn’t get the answers she was hoping for. “We want to reiterate that the decision to permanently close the therapy pool remains unchanged,” said Karen Davies, CEO of STEGH in a statement to CTV News. “This decision is based on our commitment to the safe operation of our hospital facilities.” The pool has been closed since July when failure caused water to enter the south electrical mechanical room. A report identified repair costs at approximately $350,000. The therapy pool at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital has been closed since July 2024 after a failure led to water leaking into the mechanical room (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “However, even if these repairs were completed, they would not eliminate the ongoing risk of catastrophic failure,” added Davies. “Our responsibility to ensure the safe operations of our hospital and the wellbeing of our patients and staff will take precedence.” Martyn said the group “was willing to raise the money to protect those systems , but they (STEGH) still won't even consider it.” The STEGH pool was rented and used by tenant Talbot Trail Physiotherapy. Owner Chris Streib has now been searching for a new location, where he could install a therapy pool. “We've been looking in St. Thomas, trying to find anywhere from a warehouse space to some clinical space that could be three to five thousand square feet to house a pool that we actually could drop into that space,” said Streib. Streib said Hollandia Pools and Spas from London, Ont. could get a new pool up and running quickly if they can find the right space. With the only available space he could find for rent in the area at 15,000 square feet, he is now appealing to the public to help with a spot to install a pool. “Would just need an open space, and some access to water, hydro and gas to heat the pool,” said Streib. “They could literally cement form a pool in on a slab concrete and have that up and running in two months for us.” Martyn said there are more than 600 patients who are looking for therapy. They have strong backing and could come with the money to fund this endeavor. “We're willing to fundraise and do this because we're all so desperate for a hydrotherapy pool,” said Martyn. “We've looked into alternatives in London, but we have not been able to find anything that people are willing or able to get to because of their ability to walk or not walk.” Streib said the benefits of hydrotherapy are obvious. “I've always said this pool was a hidden gem in the county,” said Streib. Chris Streib, owner of Talbot Trail Physiotherapy, is now looking to rent a space where they could install a therapy pool for use by more than 600 patients (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “They (patients) can do things in a pool that they just can't do on land, as quickly. We can get people through their rehab programs in almost half the time, and people that are chronically suffering from disability, they can get into a pool and prevent them from being hospitalized or needing further care.” Streib said the City of St. Thomas is on track to have a pool in place within the next five years and are trying to accelerate that timeline. “We’re looking for a space that could be anywhere from the two-to-five years or even further beyond,” said Streib. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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The New York Jets may be 3-8 on the season, but their young core of players should provide plenty of positives going into the future for the organization. One of those young players producing this year just happens to be former second-round pick Joe Tippmann. The former Wisconsin product has improved both his run and pass-blocking win rates in his sophomore season. © Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK What's been the secret to Tippmann's success in his second season? One main thing has been his understanding of New York's offense as well as the confidence that comes with it all. "I'd say my confidence," Tippmann said about the biggest area of growth from his rookie season on the team's website. "That's something that I've always focused on and it's something I hold really high in my game. Just being able to see that confidence on the film while I have more on my plate than I did last year. Related: Davante Boldly Talks 'Regrets' On 'Dice Roll' With Jets "Even though I have John [Simpson], AVT [Alijah Vera-Tucker], Tyron [Smith] and Morgan [Moses] who've been in the league for a really long time, I feel like I've been able to take that step to where I can walk up to the O-line, take over on commanding and direct traffic out there. That's something I really take pride in at center." The more Tippmann develops as a center, the more New York can be pleased with the reality that the team has another top young player for the next regime moving into their new era. And it's something that the organization desperately needs. Related: Davante Adams Reveals Bold Take On Jets Bye WeekGOP Bathroom Battle: Cannabis Advocate Nancy Mace Will 'Stand In The Way Of Any Man' Who Tries To Get Into Women's Room

A group is proposing two new power projects in the north end of Fort Frances that it says will generate clean electricity and help support the municipality for decades. Council of the town of Fort Frances heard a presentation at their Monday, November 25, 2024, meeting from FirstLight Energy, a power producer, developer and energy storage company that operates in the U.S. and Canada. The presentation brought before council was in regards to a potential battery energy storage project, or BESP, as well as a solar panel array, both located north of town but within municipal boundaries. The company said the projects would allow them to help to address the Ontario Ministry of Energy’s call for an additional 5,000 MW of power capacity in the province’s electrical grid by 2026 in order to make up for projected shortfalls. FirstLight Senior Project Manager Development Alex Moore said the proposed project complies with the Ontario independent energy system operator’s aim to split procurement for the projected shortfall into two streams, energy and capacity. “this procurement has intended to fill projected shortfalls over the coming 20 years in energy due to increasing economic growth, industrial demand, population growth, and the phase out of old existing generating assets. So the energy stream looks to increase the total energy generated in Ontario through low carbon renewable sources, while the capacity stream will increase Ontario’s electricity system resilience and energy security by providing immediate on demand power, handling peak demand and shifting a lot of the renewable energy generation to times when it’s needed the most. The two projects that we’re going to be discussing mainly today, fall into both of those streams.” Moore said the BESP would be located in the northwest of Fort Frances, with two possible locations being identified near the landfill site on either side of the road leading off of McIrvine. Both locations are near the existing hydro lines and would allow for the proposed battery storage facility to provide 40 megawatts of power for a duration of eight hours . The facility itself would be a number of shipping containers housing a series of lithium ion phosphate batteries, which Moore said are safer than other forms of lithium ion technologies, which have been known to experience fires and runaway situations that can lead to significant damage. To establish the BESP, Moore said their company would look for a suitable partner to act as a supplier for the batteries, and ensure that whoever is selected has a “robust and established” safety record for such a project. The solar farm project, on the other hand, will potentially be located to the north of Fort Frances removed from the residential areas and adjacent to the hydro lines. Moore said the solar project will have a maximum capacity of up to 100 megawatts, which based on preliminary estimates, he said would be enough to provide power to 12,000 homes in Ontario. In terms of benefits to the town, not only would these tow projects represent up to $300 million in capital investment, providing labour opportunities during construction and some full time jobs maintaining and operating them in the future, but FirstLight would also establish a Community Benefit Fund that would support initiatives like community projects, local food initiatives, recreational programs and events, and improvements to pedestrian activity, accessibility and urban green spaces. According to FirstLight’s presentation, the fund “is dependent on the overall project financials but typically is in the range of $1,000 - $1,500/MW/year.” The project would also provide the town with a long term income in the form of a 30+ year rent on the chosen pieces of property that FirstLight said would be between $250/acre/year to $350/acre/year, as well as an increase in property tax base through increased development value. While the project is still in the preliminary stages at this point, Moore said the next steps would be to hold a number of community engagement sessions with members of the public, First Nations, area trail users and other stakeholders to identify potential concerns and jointly develop solutions, as well as to receive a Municipal Support Resolution (MSR) from the Town, which Moore said is a key factor in helping them get approval from the government. “Municipal Support Resolutions are key aspects of projects that have now been mandated as part of this procurement,” Moore said. “The MSR is similar to a letter of intent expressing support for the project, but hasn’t removed any obligation requirements that projects might have in terms of permit regulations. We have ongoing approvals at a local, municipal or provincial, federal level. This ensures proponents engage early and often with municipalities and address any concerns of the council. The recent dates mandated by the ISO for compliant MSRs, which must fall within, be no earlier than a certain date and no later, at the procurement and draft stages, we’re not too sure yet on what those dates will be, but they’ll be released in the coming weeks.” Moore said the organization hopes to receive an MSR from the town of Fort Frances in early 2025, which would allow them to submit their bid later that year. In the event the bid is awarded, construction would be slated to start as early as 2027 following the procurement of neccessary permits and construction contracts. In response to questioning from council regarding possible noise pollution from a battery facility, Moore explained that these buildings have an HVAC component to them to allow the batteries to stay cool ,but are nowhere near as loud or power intensive as a similar size cryptocurrency or data processing centre, similar to a project which council had previously been presented. Moore said their minimum setback around the facility would be 200 to 300 meters from a residential or industrial property, so the noise levels would drop dramatically before reaching anyone who would otherwise be disturbed by them. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas posed of Moore what the emergency response would need to be in the event a fire at the battery storage facility owing to the specialized batteries intended to be in use. Moore repeated the safety improvements of lithium ion phosphate batteries over other lithium ion technologies, but also noted that the organization would develop a specific emergency safety response plan for the projects and technologies in use and provide dedicated training for first responders so they would be prepared in the event of an incident.

In last night’s episode, presenters Ant and Dec teased a new concept as they explained that the public vote wouldn’t open for viewers to vote for their favourite to avoid elimination. The Bushtucker Trial saw GK Barry, Coleen Rooney, Reverend Richard Coles and Danny Jones take part in the first challenge where they had to find coins in a box of fish guts. The other celebrities also took part in the trial at the arcade after the first group as they all competed to win the golden ticket. The trials saw the celebrities collect tickets from inside an arcade-grabbing machine. Unlike other Bushtucker Trials, the celebrities were working as a team as well as for themselves. Some balls in the grabbing machine had tickets inside while others had stars - meals for camp. The winners of each trial will go head to head to secure the golden ticket in the final of the trials in tomorrow night's episode (December 5). In the trials, Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones, Maura Higgins and Oti Mabuse were successful in getting through to the final round of trials. However, viewers will need to wait for the next episode to see who wins immunity from the next two public vote offs and a place in the iconic Celebrity Cyclone challenge. Some viewers were not best pleased that ITV had changed up the concept ahead of the Celebrity Cyclone challenge with one saying on X: "Nah, not up for this at all. Taking part in the cyclone is a privilege bestowed by the viewers. You’ve actually ruined a great series by doing this. And we all know it’ll be Colleen." Another commented: "If this is an immunity thing, please don't. It skews the order in which the public vote them out. I'm always suspicious of this. You know who is likely to be up next and are trying to save them unfairly." Who’s ready for a trip to the arcade? Not our Campmates as they take part in the gruesome games in an attempt to win a very special prize! 🎟️ ✨🕹️ Watch at 9pm on ITV1 and STV! #ImACeleb One person said: "Please don’t ruin the show by granting immunity to people. "That’s not fair on the viewers who are voting for their favorites." However, some were in favour of the change with one saying: "Soooo good! Love it". I’m A Celebrity is broadcast every night from Australia with some live segments, showing the announcements for who will be taking on the day’s trial and comical segments from presenters Ant and Dec plus who will be leaving the jungle. Recommended reading: Who is the favourite to win I'm A Celebrity 2024 as series nears the end? Tulisa Contostavlos breaks silence after removing I'm A Celeb social media posts I'm a Celebrity viewers slam ITV for 'running out of ideas' after 'reusing' trial Pre-recorded segments often show the campmates’ time in the jungle, including the chores they have to split between themselves and their intimate chats as they get to know each other further. The I’m A Celebrity final 2024 will take place on Sunday, December 8. It will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX from 9pm, with the programme ending at 10.40pm.Packers Need to Build on Matt LaFleur’s Post-Thanksgiving RecordI’m back in the saddle to test-drive four non-invasive skin treatments. First, and least ouchy, is Emface, which is a muscle workout for the face which also uses radiofrequency to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibres. The Emface applicators are placed on the cheeks and the forehead, and the energy emitted stimulates the muscles to contract. At first, the sensation feels quite sharp but after a couple of pulses it becomes relaxing. The sessions last 20 minutes and four are recommended at a total cost of around $4000. The results? A more defined jawline, slimmer face, lifted brows, reduced wrinkles and improved skin texture. Try it in Melbourne at ODE and in Sydney at Platinum Dermatology . From least invasive to most, the skincare treatments that could be an alternative to botox. Credit: iStock Next, the NeoGen treatment is also radiofrequency-based and requires between one and six treatments, starting from $425 per session. It smooths fine lines, helps reduce pigmentation and stimulates collagen production. According to the MZ website, NeoGen “uses ultra-high radiofrequency to ionise medical-grade nitrogen gas from a pressurised cylinder, creating nitrogen plasma in the nozzle which delivers a controlled pulse of thermal energy” to the skin. You can dial this treatment up or down depending on your pain threshold as the level of energy delivered to the skin determines the depth of penetration and associated levels of tightening and resurfacing. Results improve over several months. Try it at MZ in Sydney and in Melbourne at Aesthet Studio . Sofwave is a one-shot wonder as it lifts brows and loose neck skin as well as improving facial lines and skin texture. First up is the application of a topical numbing cream for half an hour. The fractional heating stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, which leads to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. A full-face treatment takes 45 minutes, costs about $4000 and is long-lasting, with results continuing to improve over the following 12 weeks. Try it at All Saint Skin in Sydney and at Skinline in Melbourne. Finally, we have the Alma Hybrid Laser for skin tightening and resurfacing using fractional plasma and radiofrequency technology to target wrinkles, fine lines, scars and uneven skin tone. It costs about $799 for face and $660 for neck and improves skin elasticity and stimulates collagen production, making it perfect for my tired neck. The treatment creates micro-injuries to the skin, initiating the body’s natural healing response and stimulating collagen and elastin production. Numbing cream is essential as this does hurt, especially over the bony bits of the face. It takes roughly an hour, and skin can be a little red post treatment, with some flaking. Results take a couple of months to come to fruition, but then it lasts and lasts. Try it at The Clinic in Sydney and in Melbourne at the Dermatology Institute of Victoria . ASK STEPH How do I tame flyaway hair during the hot, humid summer months? 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NOTE: Late games between Daniel Boone and Providence Academy and Chuckey-Doak versus David Crockett were still in progress at press time. Recaps of those games can be seen online at johnsoncitypress.com and timesnews.net or in the next editions of the Johnson City Press and Kingsport Times News. Clinton was able to keep the pressure on University High on Tuesday afternoon. Pressing throughout four quarters, the Dragons defeated the Bucs 64-40 in the opening boys’ game of the 35th annual Hardee’s Classic basketball tournament at David Crockett High School. It was the strategy which University High coach Herman Rice and staff figured the Dragons (2-1) would employ. But, it proved too much for the Bucs (1-2) to overcome. Clinton led 19-12 after one quarter and 34-22 at halftime. “Their intensity was the way a basketball team should play and we didn’t meet the challenge,” Herman Rice said. “The disappointing thing is our senior group has played in the state tournament and they’ve seen presses. Nothing against Clinton, but we’ve seen presses like that and had no trouble with them. I was shocked we didn’t handle it well.” Bryson Maddux led the bigger and stronger Clinton team with 19 points. Carson Richardson reached double figures with 10 points. Ben Tackett netted nine points and Braylon Hayden was next with eight points. Brady Weems was the leading scorer for University High with 13 points and Andrew Cole finished with 10 points. Knox Poston ended with eight points. Rice played his reserves extensively and was pleased what he saw out of them. Cash Paysinger had just four points, but impacted the game with his tough play and battling inside for rebounds. “We were really impressed with the second group,” Rice said. “That’s the kind of effort we have to have from everybody. Cash took five charges. He will sacrifice his body and will do anything you ask him for the team.” South Greene 62, Cocke County 53 The defending tournament champion Rebels began their defense of their title with the victory over the Fighting Cocks. South Greene led 35-24 at the half before Cocke County cut the lead to four to start the third quarter. The Rebels pushed the lead to 48-38 at the end of three quarters and led by double digits for most of the second half. Chandler Gamble led South Greene with 21 points. Jase Roderick posted 15 for the Rebels and Gavin Dyer tallied a dozen. Kyler Hayes paced Cocke County with 11 points. Maddox Holt, Ethan Fine and Spencer Moore Jr. each scored 10.After a busy week of listings and maiden initial public offerings, primary market activity is expected to slow down in the coming week, with three IPOs opening and six listings scheduled. In the IPO space, Indo Farm Equipment Ltd. will launch its maiden issue for subscription on Tuesday. The agricultural equipment manufacturer has reduced the size of its fresh issue from 1.05 crore shares to 86 lakh shares. The offer-for-sale component will include 35 lakh shares, which will be sold by promoter Ranbir Khadwalia, according to the red herring prospectus. The three-day IPO will close on Jan. 2. On the same day, Technichem Organics Ltd., an SME-focused IPO, will open for subscription. The company is looking to raise Rs 25.2 crore by offering shares in the price band of Rs 52 to Rs 55 per share. Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading Ltd. is another SME IPO that will open on New Year's Day. On the listing front, Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd., Senores Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ventive Hospitality Ltd., and Carraro India Ltd. are set to debut on the exchanges this week. While Unimech Aerospace was subscribed 180 times on the last day, Senores Pharmaceuticals was subscribed 93 times. Ventive Hospitality and Carraro India were subscribed nine times and 1.12 times respectively. The grey market premiums of these public issues point to a bumper listing as the year ends. The GMP of Unimech Aerospace stood at Rs 666 per share as of 5:53 p.m. on Friday. The GMP of Senores Pharmaceuticals was Rs 281 per share as of 5:55 p.m., while that of Ventive Hospitality IPO stood at Rs 77 as of 7:29 pm, indicating a potential gain of 11.98%. The week will conclude with the listings of Citichem India Ltd. and Anya Polytech & Fertilizers Ltd., both of which are entering the SME segment. With fewer IPOs and a busy listing schedule, the primary market will experience a quieter week compared to the previous surge in activity. Note: GMP or grey market price is not an official price quote for the stock and is based on speculation.

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