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Opinion | Is Ryan Seacrest our last chance to save a shared national culture?

In the last years of radio’s role as the nation’s dominant musical tastemaker, Ryan Seacrest, America’s vanilla uber-host, took over Casey Kasem’s role as DJ on “American Top 40.” When Dick Clark was fading away as the nation’s faithful New Year’s Eve companion, Seacrest succeeded him, too. Seacrest has followed LA’s legendary radio morning DJ, Rick Dees, and TV’s legendary morning chat show host, Regis Philbin. And now, in the dying days of broadcast TV’s role as the bonding agent in America’s living rooms, Seacrest has been tapped to replace Pat Sajak, who hosted “Wheel of Fortune” for a mind-numbing 41 years.

For a man who once noted of himself that he has “no real talent,” Seacrest has done okay, both as a replacement for aging celebrities and in his…


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Former GMA Host Joan Lunden Shared Past Tales And Lessons With Legacy Of Love Guests

Joan Lunden is one of those people who within minutes of seeing you immediately connects with you like a long, lost friend. She proved just that time and time again on Friday, April 19, at the Legacy of Love Luncheon for the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano‘s sold-out fundraiser at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel.

Joan Lunden
Calvert Collins-Bratton, Brent Christopher and Heather Lothes

While she got to do one-on-ones in the VIP reception, the crowd including Calvert Collins-Bratton and Heather Lothes gathered in the ballroom for the luncheon and program.

Amanda Konersmann, Joan Lunden and Justine Sweeney
Diane Hopson

After a welcome by Luncheon Co-Chairs Amanda Konersmann and Justine Sweeney and Women’s Auxiliary President Diane Hopson,…


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New LGBTQIA+ Shared Reading taster sessions announced at Liverpool’s Everyman

An exciting new collaboration between The Reader and Liverpool’s Everyman is confirmed for June 2024.

The Reader is excited to be launching new LGBTQIA+ inclusive Shared Reading taster sessions at Liverpool Everyman.

Two drop-in sessions will accompany a debut play set in the Aids epidemic, Tell Me How It Ends, by Tasha Dowd, a graduate of the award-winning Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) programme. These pre-show sessions on 19 and 20 June are open to everyone and FREE to attend.

At Shared Reading groups people talk, connect and share experiences using stories, plays and poetry. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud – it’s fine to just sit back, relax and listen.

The sessions will be run by The Reader’s weekly Pride on the Page Shared…


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Johny Mangkhiya loss at the BRICS Games 2024 to host country Russia, shared an emotion post

ITANAGAR- The shining star of the sports world of Arunachal Pradesh Johny Mangkhiya, has shared an emotional message following her recent loss at the BRICS Games 2024 to host country Russia.

“I tried my level best, but I could not bring glory to my country, India. I lost to the host team, Russia,” she said in a social media post, apologizing for the loss.

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“Without a coach, I don’t think I would be able to win on the international platform. They have personal coaches and trainers. They have everything, and I have nothing to compare with them. I don’t have any coaches, neither a trainer nor an academy. I have been doing self-training for three-four years,” she said.

“I don’t think that…


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Got a Spare Bedroom? Maplewood Announces Shared Housing Program

In an effort to increase affordable housing options in an unaffordable market — particularly for senior citizens on fixed incomes — the Township of Maplewood is partnering with HomeSharing, Inc. to promote shared housing.

Maplewood is hosting an informational meeting in person at Maplewood Town Hall (574 Valley Street) and virtually on Zoom (see login information below) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

“The home sharing idea came to me from Amy Stuart, Maplewood Coordinator of Two Towns for All Ages, and Joan Crystal, a member of Maplewood’s Senior Advisory Committee,” said Township Committee member Victor De Luca. “I brought it to the Affordable Housing Board, which saw it as a tool in our efforts to increase affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Board…


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