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Hemlock Society San Diego presents "WHEN IS IT TIME TO DIE?" Examining quality-of-life and preparing those who will honor your wishes. Take a deep dive into personal examination of quality-of-living and how to minimize second-guessing your end-of-life wishes. This discussion between experts will help you explore the fundamentally philosophical decision of when it is time to begin the dying process. Stanley A. Terman, Ph.D., MD., Medical Director of Caring Advocates; Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, Hospice Nurse, End-of-Life Doula, Conscious Dying Educator; Bill Simmons, retired attorney Zoom registration can be done through here. Stay Connected with Hemlock Society on Facebook!

Tagline: When André (André Dussollier) contacts his adult daughter, Emmanuèle, (Sophie Marceau) with a devastating final wish, she is forced to reconcile her past with him, in François Ozon’s powerful family drama. Critic Quotes: “An emotional and complex portrait of a family in crisis.” – RogerEbert.com Showtimes: Friday, May 12, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40 Saturday, May 13, 2023: 12:00, 5:10, 7:30 Sunday, May 14, 2023: 5:40, 8:00 Monday, May 15, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 7:10 Tuesday, May 16, 2023: 11:40 a.m., 4:30 Wednesday, May 17, 2023: 4:00 Thursday, May 18, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 7:10 For more information visit: digitalgym.org

An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera ("Hamilton"), Rosy McEwen ("The Alienist") and Paul Hilton ("The Inheritance"). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He's a refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide. "Othello" is filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera ("Hamilton"), Rosy McEwen ("The Alienist") and Paul Hilton ("The Inheritance"). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He's a refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide. "Othello" is filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Some 200,000 tech jobs have been lost in what is seen as one of the sharpest downturns in the tech industry's history. Here is what you need to know about the mass layoffs in Silicon Valley.

The House voted late Tuesday night to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her comments related to Israel and Palestinians.

TikTok has surged into the e-commerce space, positioning itself as a kind of Amazon for the social media age. Analysts say it might work, but users and sellers are asking: At what price?

From the bookstore: Susan Dennard discussing "THE LUMINARIES" An In-Store & Virtual Hybrid Event This is an IN-STORE EVENT that will also be broadcasted live through Crowdcast for those unable to attend in person. This event will consist of a 30 minute discussion with Susan Dennard, followed by the book signing. If you're joining us virtually, Mysterious Galaxy's virtual events are hosted on Crowdcast. Click here to register for the event and here to view our virtual code of conduct. Accessibility: Real-time captioning for all Crowdcast events is available via Google Chrome. For enabling captions, please follow this guide. More info here. How to Order a Signed/Personalized copy of "THE LUMINARIES" or any of Susan's available backlist of books if you're not attending the event. Add the desired book(s) to your cart. At checkout in the "order comments" box write "signed only" or to whom your book(s) should be personalized (i.e. "To: Ms. Galaxy"). Requests for anything beyond a name, like a note or quote, are up to the author's discretion and are not guaranteed. Orders must be placed by 12 p.m. pt. on the day of the event (November 4). Please call the store if you wish to purchase a book, or add/alter personalization to an existing order, after this time. About the Author SUSAN DENNARD is the award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Witchlands series (now in development for TV from the Jim Henson Company), the Something Strange and Deadly series, and the upcoming Luminaries series, as well as various short stories and other tales across the internet. She also runs the popular newsletter for writers, Misfits and Daydreamers. When not writing or teaching writing, she can be found rolling the dice as a Dungeon Master or mashing buttons on one of her way too many consoles. About "THE LUMINARIES" Hemlock Falls isn't like other towns. You won't find it on a map, your phone won't work here, and the forest outside town might just kill you. Winnie Wednesday wants nothing more than to join the Luminaries, the ancient order that protects Winnie's town—and the rest of humanity—from the monsters and nightmares that rise in the forest of Hemlock Falls every night. Ever since her father was exposed as a witch and a traitor, Winnie and her family have been shunned. But on her sixteenth birthday, she can take the deadly Luminary hunter trials and prove herself true and loyal—and restore her family's good name. Or die trying. But in order to survive, Winnie enlists the help of the one person who can help her train: Jay Friday, resident bad boy and Winnie’s ex-best friend. While Jay might be the most promising new hunter in Hemlock Falls, he also seems to know more about the nightmares of the forest than he should. Together, he and Winnie will discover a danger lurking in the forest no one in Hemlock Falls is prepared for. Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark. Follow Susan on Instagram & Twitter!

In one of the most ambitious engineering projects in history, in the early 1900s the United States constructed an aquatic path connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans across the newly created nation of Panama. Professor Blaine Davies recently visited the Panama Canal, and he explains how in spite of disease, politics and daunting civil engineering obstacles, the canal was conceived, engineered and opened for ocean-to-ocean transit. To do it, the Americans had to conquer disease, move massive amounts of earth, build an ingenious system of locks and even create an enormous lake. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register

Join 17,000+ attendees for a free, all ages, family-friendly community giving movement event. Enjoy a whole day of surf contest, live concerts on the beach with Grammy award-winning rock band Switchfoot and special guests, brand activations, food and retail vendors, green initiatives, and more. Surf contests will be held from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., with local talent musical performances from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., followed by the Switchfoot performance from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Donations are warmly welcomed at the event, as well as online, to support local youth charities. To learn more and register, visit www.broam.org. Switchfoot Bro-Am on Facebook