THE VALLEY OF THE SAINTS COVID-19
The rapid spread of a virus
From a crazy idea to the most attractive tourist site
Dr JORDAN METZL A passion for sports medicine
ABDUL MADJID MAJZOUB
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Editorial With love and dedication, we will beat the pandemic protective mask, while waiting for the life-saving vaccine which is slow to emerge.
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or ages, people of the world have endured numerous natural disasters and deadly pandemics that have devastated millions .The Black Death, Cholera, German Fever, Ebola, Avian and Swine Flu are all pandemics that have ravaged in the past the entire population in our planet «Earth» All these pandemics and other devastating viruses have consequently become a real nightmare haunting human memory, so much that they have left pain and indelible marks in the hearts of millions of people. Even today, history seems to repeat itself as the whole world is struggling to cope with this new virus, Covid 19, which has claimed the lives, in the space of a few months of thousands of people in the four corners of the planet. This umpteenth devastating pandemic, known as «Coronavirus» , surprised scientists and researchers with its harmful and devastating effects. It was a real massacre that threw the entire population into social isolation (confinement) in addition, the obligation to wear a
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But despite the prolonged siege of the coronavirus and its pressures which are not yet ready to subside, it must be said that this pathology has still had some positive effects, especially on our planet and its ecosystem. Indeed, despite all the human and material losses caused, this virus has been, from another perspective, more forgiving than humans on the planet as it has spared a real disaster. The earth, with this confinement imposed by the ugly Covid-19 virus, finally had an unexpected stop to breathe and regenerate. The isolation of billions of people, the stoppage of road and air traffic, the freezing of oil and industrial activity have given the opportunity, in fact, to our planet «Earth» to recover after decades of pollution affecting even the two most precious things in the environment, namely air and water. The large polluting clouds have dissipated to reveal the beauty of the horizons in many parts of the planet. And the abrasions from the ozone layer eventually healed. The earth was thus saved since these wounds, which for a long time led to the most suffocating global warming, almost caused a real disaster on the earth. The coronavirus, with its devastating and cruel effects on humans, has also made it possible to dispel hatred, revive consciences and arouse the most beautiful feelings in order to finally find the world we love. Hundreds of wealthy and politicians, many sports and art stars and thousands of ordinary citizens have all united to come to the aid of the sick and the needy in an unprecedented outpouring of
solidarity. Their mobilization could not be more admirable, indicating a sincere desire to face the virus which has spared no country or any social stratum. Donations amounting to billions of dollars for the supply of food and medicine, charitable actions to support needy families during periods of sanitary confinement, the distribution of provisions and protective masks, awareness campaigns launched by associations aimed at populations and individuals, via social networks ..., in short, unprecedented solidarity has won over all countries of the world without exception. All of this would not have been possible without the «Covid-19» crisis. A crisis that brought compassion, unity among all humans, and made it possible to paint one of the most beautiful pictures that humanity has ever produced. A table that we could, moreover call «The Covid of all mercies». These beautiful actions and initiatives which have multiplied across the whole world also denote a belief in life, in love and in the upliftment of the soul. Human beings, if they are receptive to cries of the heart, are able to let go of their selfishness in order to spread only noble feelings of mutual aid and solidarity. The glimmer of beauty and hope has ended up illuminating a high quality artistic scene, embodied by the guardian angels of the planet «Earth» whose heroes are, among others, only doctors, nurses, agents of the civil protection, but also businessmen, cinema artists, celebrities and millions of simple and anonymous people who have all mobilized in a momentum imbued with noble feelings to defeat the cruel and tyrannical Covid-19 virus.
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At first, it was thought to be an unusual story or a simple news item that had taken place in the distant Chinese republic. Covid-19 was indeed perceived that way, before the world realized that it is rather facing one of the most deadly and most dazzling pandemic since this virus has quickly spread to reach, in a few weeks, the four continents of the world.
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Interview with Lebanese star
The rapid spread of a virus
A tireless dedication to the homeland
Real story of a remarkable human being
A creative genius
A portrait at the origin of an undying love
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A wonder of nature
The tomb of the Roman woman
The story of the «Ad Fratres» in stone
The Valley of the Saints Most attractive tourist site
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he stars of cinema and art were not outside the outpouring of solidarity that has gained the world in these days following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, these celebrities who used to cheer up and entertain the public, decided to take action, but this time to actively contribute to the solidarity campaigns to fight against this unprecedented devastating virus. Occasionally, the best examples of generosity and commitment to save humanity from the coronavirus hecatomb. Normally we will say, since an artist or a star is fundamentally a sensitive being. He/ she cannot therefore attend without reacting to this Grim Reaper called Covid-19 which wreaks havoc in the four corners of the planet every day. This was confirmed on the ground, in a very beautiful way, since there were hundreds of celebrities to answer the call and to donate large sums of money to governments and associations to come in help of people affected by the pandemic. Rihanna, the American singer with an exceptional voice, was one of the first artists to be part of this solidarity campaign. She donated $5 million to her charity to support the efforts, such as «Direct relief», «Feeding America», «Partners Health» as well as the solidarity fund recently created by WHO and the International Salvation Committee.
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In the same way, the couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds announced, on Instagram, that they had given a check for one million dollars to the organizations «Feeding America» and «Food Banks Canada» to help the most vulnerable people and those most in need during this period of health crisis. The American press also reported on the gesture of actress Kristen Bell and her daughters who handed over another check worth $ 150,000 to «No Kid Hungry». © Photography by
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In the world of music, the stars of the chansons are also mobilized in the war against the ugly Covid-19 virus. American singer Taylor Swift took part in the solidarity campaign with a large sum of money, but the amount was not disclosed to the public as well Its financial aid will help, according to some indiscretions, to pay the wages of a group of workers working in one of the largest record stores in the United States. The singer also paid for their health insurance for three full months. All these charitable acts are just a sample of a multitude of actions carried out by many Hollywood stars and other celebrities in the art world. The participation of all these stars made it possible to spread the spirit of solidarity and unity throughout the planet, especially since the objective is the same everywhere. Fight together against the pandemic and reduce, by all means, its devastating effects, because it is now the life of all humanity! © Photography by
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The athletes were there Far from the limelight and media scoops, world elite athletes have also mobilized in various campaigns of solidarity with the victims of the coronavirus. The reaction of these athletes did not, moreover, surprise anyone since sport is above all ethical and fair play before it is a physical competitive practice. Sports celebrities cannot therefore miss such an event to participate with donations and other contributions to deal with the destructive virus of Covid-19. It is about the health, even the life of entire populations, and the athlete is very sensitive to this subject. Thus, the famous Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola was the first to react to the coronavirus hecatomb, by donating one million euros to equip the Barcelona hospital with medical equipment and other means of prevention for the nursing staff of this health facility. At the same time, the big stars of world football Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo did the same to support this fight against the ugly virus. Barcelona star Messi has donated one million euros to two hospitals, one in Barcelona and the other in his native Argentina, according to the Mundo Deportivo website. Ditto for Ronaldo who disbursed the same amount www.glamourfashionandbeauty.com
of money for the benefit of three intensive care structures under the hospitals of Lisbon and Porto. Bavarian goleador and Poland national team star Robert Lewandowski was not left behind. He, too, has put his hand in his pocket to donate one million euros to support Germany’s war efforts against Covid-19. It must be said here that, beyond the human losses caused by this virus, footballers reacted in this way because they experienced very badly the consequences of this pandemic, with the cancellation of some sports competitions and especially the ban on supporters to access the stadiums to see their favorite stars play. The participation of all these monsters of world football in the fight against this health tragedy generated, moreover, an immense outpouring of solidarity, since there were hundreds of other athletes to join the various solidarity campaigns to help. to people affected by the pandemic, in the hope of getting rid of it completely and thus return, as soon as possible, to normal life. B. Davis © Photography by MDI
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Real story of a remarkable human being
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on Romano works in Health care Technology, he started bringing breakfast to health care Workers during the pandemic , to him it wasn’t sustainable so he used what he does better, an avid Abbott majors runner, he run 10 marathons in 10 weeks to raise 4 thousands Dollars, he matched the amount to deliver 8000 dollars of meals to medical staff. He brought smiles and care to hundreds of workers that put their lives in jeopardy to help Covid patients. Stars brighten the sky, some people brighten other’s lives. Flo Medjdoub
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In this Arizonian site, everything is disproportionate and spectacular: the heights, the widths and even the colors since its cliffs display a palette of brilliant colors (white, beige, orange, red, etc.) clashing with the green of the vegetation to give a beautiful mosaic that no painter in the world can reproduce with his brush. Formerly, the Native Americans gave it the name of “Kayo Avoy”, which means “lying mountain.” According to historians, it was precisely the Indian Païutes who chose this name. As for the first Europeans who set foot in this region, they are
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likely to have been Spanish invaders who came in search of riches and cities of Orvers 1540. They ended up discovering the site. These first Blancy researchers stayed for three days. They may well, inspect the place to find a path that would lead them to the river which is in the middle of the depths of the groove, but in vain. Impossible to access the said river which contains, passages leading to secret cavities.
It must be said that the magic of its natural decorations, the height of its cliffs, its rocky terraces with strange and impressive shapes are all the attractions that make this site a leading tourist destination. Visitors on site will never tire of admiring a variety of picturesque views. F. R
Today the Grand Canyon is one of the most visited places in the world. Over five million tourists go there each year.
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Dr Jordan Metzl :
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A passion for sports medicine
ordan Metzlest doctor of sports medicine. He is now widely known for his passion for this medical specialty as well as for fitness, an activity that has been very popular in recent years, especially in developed countries. Also called «form gymnastics» or «physical training», fitness designates, in fact, a set of physical activities allowing the practitioner to improve his physical condition and his hygiene of life for the sake of well-being. But who is Jordan Metzl? Who is this personality known today around the world for his dedication and limitless passion for sport and medicine?
Jordan is an American who has always been interested in the medical sciences, with a particular passion for sport and exercise. This interest led him to orient himself at a young age towards this specialty, very quickly obtaining a diploma from the Boston Medical Center. The first distinction did not satisfy the thirst for knowledge of this young enthusiast, since he continued to do extensive studies by following training programs in sports medicine at Vanderbilt University, as well as at the Faculty of Sports Medicine and medical sciences at Harvard MedicalSchool. He has become today among the 3 Glamour fashin & beauty
great specialists in this discipline in the world.
both nationally and internationally.
Jordan chose New York City early in his career as the place to practice his passion. After few years he became a brilliant physician with a great reputation
This is why he is often and everywhere requested to give lectures on sport, health and especially fitness. Conferences which attract young people in
Its program is now taught and followed in many countries around the world. Especially since it is distributed and shared for free on the Web, where nearly nine million Internet users follow it and apply its principles. Some even say they are achieving impressive results thanks to this program which is having a growing interest.
particular since they mainly deal with approaches and other means to prevent injuries resulting from sports activities. Jordan has treated over 20,000 patients. With this rich experience, he has become one of the great connoisseurs of this specialty, but also a medical adviser with the most media coverage, television, radio channels and even by the written press and even more Social media now. www.glamourfashionandbeauty.com
Indeed, this sports specialist appears regularly in many news programs like the Today Show and the big newspaper New York Times. Its goal is to allow people to benefit from its experience in the field of sports medicine and fitness. Its presence in the media has also enabled him to create an «IronstStrengthWorkout» program specializing in improving performance and preventing the risk of injury.
The star doctor didn’t stop there. He has also published many successful books and works such as «Vigorous Running, Exercise Therapy, «Home Remedies for Athletes». He also collaborates with a medical column in the famous magazine «Triathlete Magazine». Finally, it should be noted that Mitzl played football and participated 33 times in different marathons. He is also passionate about this harsh and exhausting discipline that is now called «Ironman» to which he is devoted to this day. Faiza Ragdi
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg or RGB 1933-2020 Associate Justice of the Supreme
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he Notorious R.B.G in her own words: “If you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself. Something to repair tears in your community. Something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That’s what I think a meaningful life is- living not for oneself, but for one’s community. “ She applied her strong believes to her life. She lost her mentors at a very early age, her mother and her oldest sister, still was able to teach her self to question anything and everything . 82
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was petite, very humble, smarter than her piers, she excelled in high school, she was leading at Cornell, top of her class at Harvard and Columbia law schools, she did it while she was taking care of her family, raising children and taking care of a her then sick husband, unfortunately she had all doors closed in front her to practice as a lawyer because she was a woman.
She will always be remembered as one of a kind, selfless, devoted to justice and all about gender equality. Flo Medjdoub
She fought for gender equality and for the less fortunate, changed a system that did not consider women as smart individuals, women wouldn’t have the opportunity to excel on anything if it was not for honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, changed laws that were outdated. Fearless Girl
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