|  | | Bold start. Smooth finish. A spicy, daily cocktail of emerging changemakers, trends and delicious recommendations. Sip on the newsletter that interesting people love. | Sponsored by  |
|
|
| | Happy Tuesday! India, the world’s largest democracy that’s also my home, celebrated its Independence Day on Sunday. On such occasions around the world, we’re invariably reminded of our countries’ founding fathers. But today, I’ll introduce you to the Indigenous professor who could be Chile’s next founding mother. As many Afghans look to escape their now Taliban-controlled nation, discover the unlikely havens that are welcoming refugees. And bite into a berry designed by nature to make acidic food taste sweet. Editor’s Note: OZY’s all about bringing you the new and the next . . . in fresh ways. We’re trying a new design for your favorite newsletter to make your experience even more delicious. Please share your thoughts on this look at yourvoice@ozy.com. | Charu Sudan Kasturi, Senior Editor |
|
|
|
| NEWS IN A MINUTE | | 1 - No RegretsPresident Joe Biden forcefully defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, a move that set the stage for the Taliban’s rapid return to power in Kabul over the weekend, while admitting that the Western-backed government there had collapsed faster than Washington had expected. He referred to desertions and surrenders within the Afghan army to argue that America couldn’t be expected to fight the Taliban when Afghan soldiers were unwilling to do so. In Kabul, Taliban fighters are enforcing an ominous peace, while the U.S. tries to airlift evacuees from an airport besieged by fleeing Afghans, some falling to their deaths after clinging to a departing jet. (Sources: WaPo, BBC, AP) |
| 2 - Booster BulwarkU.S. federal health officials are expected to recommend booster COVID-19 vaccine shots for Americans eight months after their second shot, as the country battles a surge in infections from the Delta variant. Meanwhile, even as much of Africa waits for vaccines, Johnson & Johnson doses made on the continent by a South African manufacturer are being shipped to Europe. And New Zealand recorded its first local case since February. Should the West share its extra shots with poorer nations instead of using them as booster doses? Vote here or on Twitter . (CNBC, NYT, Reuters) |
| 3 - Devastating GraceTropical Depression Grace has hit Haiti, complicating an already difficult rescue and relief operation after Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake left more than 1,400 people dead. (Sources: Guardian, CNN) |
| 4 - Stash That CashBusinesses are hoarding record volumes of cash, defying expectations of a spending boom as rising COVID-19 cases and worrying variants spark fresh uncertainty about the future of the economy. (Source: WSJ) |
|
|
| BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WARDROBE |  | The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. It’s time to bring that summer energy to your feet with these bright Yellow Canvas OCA sneakers from Cariuma. Sleek, sustainable and comfortable, these are sure to be your go-to sneakers for any occasion. OZY readers get $15 off on these crazy cool kicks by using the code OZY15. |
|
|
| FOUNDING MOTHERSThey’re rewriting their nations’ destinies, leading once-in-a-generation efforts at change. | | 1 - Elisa LoncónShe’s the daughter of a poetry-loving housemaid and a carpenter who taught himself to read at the age of 17. Now the activist for her Mapuche Indigenous community — Chile’s largest — is presiding over a 155-member elected convention that’s writing a new national constitution. This groundbreaking recognition of Chile’s pre-Columbian inhabitants came after last year’s historic referendum in which the voters overturned their current framework of governance, a controversial legacy of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet that doesn’t mention Indigenous people at all. She accepted the position with a clenched fist raised over her head. The 58-year-old Santiago University professor knows that the winds of change are blowing — and she’s giving them direction. |
| | |
|
| SURPRISING REFUGEE HAVENSCountries like Pakistan — home to several million Afghan refugees — are refusing to let them enter. But even in an increasingly inward-looking world, a surprising cast of nations is opening its arms. | | 1 - IcelandA small size can come with a big heart. Even as the U.S. has shrugged off any ownership of the crisis in Afghanistan, NATO’s tiniest member, Iceland, is stepping up. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir yesterday said that Icelanders must “shoulder our responsibility,” expressing her concerns particularly for Afghan women under Taliban rule. The country of nearly 350,000 people will also consider taking in additional Afghan refugees over and above its usual quota, Jakobsdóttir said. |
| 2 - UgandaOne of the world’s poorest nations might not sound like the most natural, welcoming destination for refugees. Yet for all its other problems — including an authoritarian regime — the country has for long kept its doors open when wealthier nations have shut them. It offers refugees — more than 1.45 million of them — the right to education and health, allows them to start private businesses and provides land on which to farm and build a home. |
| 3 - EcuadorWhen country after country in the Americas started closing borders amid migrant crises this past decade, this small South American nation went the other way, introducing a refugee law laying down extensive rights for those seeking shelter — temporary or permanent. An influx of Venezuelan refugees and concerns over the spread of COVID-19 have made Ecuador tighten some rules, but its policies — including a visa that’s relatively easy to access — have made it the latest gateway to the Americas for refugees all the way from Africa. Read more on OZY. |
|
|
| BRILLIANT BERRIESThey’re berry berry special. | | 1 - African BerryIt’s also known as “miracle fruit, ” and there’s a reason for that flattering title: Native to West Africa, this red berry contains a substance known as miraculin that causes a sweet sensation on your tongue the moment it comes in contact with acidic foods. That makes it a perfect natural sweetener for those looking to consume tangy diet food. So the next time you want your low-fat Greek yogurt to taste like a loaded New York cheesecake, you’ll know what to add. |
| 2 - JabuticabaPacked with antioxidants, this deep purple Brazilian tree berry ferments quickly off the trunk — where it oddly grows — making it difficult to export. Luckily, it’s now also being grown in Florida, which is warm enough for the tropical crop. Often mistaken for a grape, it’s both tart and sweet, and an ingredient you’ll find in jams, jelly and even cocktails in Brazil. But if you want our advice, try it raw, and transport yourself to dense Brazilian forests. |
| 3 - OmijaIf any berry can give the West African miracle fruit a run for its money, it’s the Korean omija. Called Schisandra berries in North America, they contain five distinct flavors, making them a smorgasbord of sensations in your mouth. Try omija-flavored tea — or if you’re in the mood for something harder, punch laced with the berry. |
|
|
| MORE ON OZY | | 1 - Today on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’Get to know hip-hop’s hottest rising stars. City Girls stars JT and Yung Miami sit down with Carlos and share everything from how Drake cut short their breakout collab to how JT’s time in prison affected their relationship. Which legendary rapper and mentor of theirs do they tease a collaboration with next? Watch today. |
| |
|
| ABOUT OZYOZY is a diverse, global and forward-looking media and entertainment company focused on "the New and the Next." OZY creates space for fresh perspectives and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. www.ozy.com / #CarlosWatson / #OZYWelcome to the New + the Next!  | | | TV | PODCASTS | NEWS | FESTIVALS | A Modern Media Company |   
| OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 |
|
 | "This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it."
Top Five Regrets of the Dying
The Guardian |
|
Ringo Films Is Pleased To Announce The
Launching Campaign of Our Latest Feature Film
INSPIRED BY TRUE STORIES Written & Directed by Alex Lage
A Transformational Film Made to Help Us With The
Conflict Of The Following Passion While Living Reality |
|
PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING
AND JOIN US IN MAKING THIS FILMDONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLEPlease make check donations payable to From the Heart Productions,
and indicate THE INSURANCE MAN - RINGO FILMS in the memo line.
Mail your check to:
From The Heart Productions
1013 Harbor Ave. #53
Oxnard, CA 93035THE INSURANCE MAN IS FISCALLY SPONSORED BY |
|
DONATING THROUGH INDIEGOGODONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH FROM THE HEARTS PRODUCTIONS When You Donate Via Indiegogo You Can Choose Perks Such As: - Film Online Access For 1 Year - One-on-One 1/Hour Consultation with Filmmakers - Share Your Story of Pursuing Your Passion with Us - Walk-On Role - Showcase Your Business or Product in The Film - Play And Record the The Insurance Man Score with The Orchestra And Much More.
Click This Logo to Be Redirected to Indiegogo  |
|
The Insurance Man Is A Drama, Inspired By True Stories,
That Explores The Dilemma Many Of Us Face:
The Conflict Of Pursuing Passion
With The Necessities Of Making A Living. |
|
| WATCH OUR ENGAGEMENT VIDEO CAMPAIGN |  |
|
Join Our Community
We are filmmakers privileged to be living and working in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. As with our last film, Three Sides of a Circle, we are blessed to be receiving invaluable help, once again, from our community for The Insurance Man. This assistance is taking many forms: Multiple filming locations, cast and crew accommodation in B&Bs and small local hotels catering by local restaurants, cars from local dealers and supporters for specific scenes, motorcycle school, and motorcycle for a specific character, collaboration with local artists and community volunteers for every aspect of production. This support, together with the dedication of our talented cast and crew, is bringing us one step closer to our goal of making The Insurance Man an inspiring and transformational high production value film on a low budget. Miraculously we have everything in place except the modest amount of money needed to start filming. And this is where you can help and collaborate: We need $24,000 and here is where the funds will go to: - Payment for Cast and Crew
- Equipment (accepted by Netflix, Hulu, and Apple)
- Insurance
- Licenses and Contracts
Everything we raise will go towards the production of this movie: We’re not asking much of you – whatever amount feels right to you - whatever you can spare. Every little bit helps - even a donation as modest as $10 will bring our first filming day a step closer - and we will be profoundly grateful.
|
|
A BIG THANKS TO OUR EARLY SUPPORTERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
