Month: December 2022

En la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol hay crisis inédita en más de 40 años. Elpresidente, Yon de Luisa, ha intentado admitir los errores durante el ciclomundialista, sin embargo, no ha querido asumir la responsabilidad completa.“No es necesaria una renuncia porque las presidencias son por ciclosmundialistas, ahora termina este y los dueños van a tomar la decisión de sicontinúa o no este proyecto, pero no es necesaria una renuncia”, enfatizó endos ocasiones.

México quedó eliminado del Mundial tras empatar con Polonia sin goles, perder2-0 ante Argentina y ganar contra Arabia Saudí 1-2, unos números que no fueronsuficientes para pasar de ronda a los octavos de final, donde, en los últimossiete Mundiales habian pasado sin falta. El entrenador, Tata Martino, hizo_mea culpa_ al decir que era el responsable del fracaso mexicano y admitió quesu contrato con la selección había concluido. Martino era la principal apuestade un De Luisa que llegó al cargo en 2018 para tomarle el relevo a Decio deMaría. El actual mandatario del fútbol mexicano hizo su carrera,principalmente, en Televisa donde gestionó el equipo de deportes de la cadenay luego estuvo en el Club América, también propiedad de Emilio Azcárraga.

And los próximos 60 días, según el directivo, México hará un análisis sobre laactuación de México en los últimos cuatro años. Este tipo de análisis, sinembargo, han acompañado su gestión en la que el país no pudo clasificar alMundial femenino, tampoco a los próximos Juegos Olímpicos de Francia y quedespidió en el camino a su director de selecciones nacionales, GerardoTorrado, quien pecó the inexperience. En su lugar llamó a Jaime Ordiales,quien nunca hizo conexión con Martino y que ahora su cargo también pende de un

Jason David Frank’s wife is speaking out about his death, which she confirmswas a result of suicide.

The Power Rangers alum was 49 when his death was confirmed on Nov. 20.Though no cause of death was provided at the time, Jason’s wife, Tammie Frank,believes multiple media outlets prematurely reported that the actor died bysuicide and made incorrect assumptions about her and their relationshipstatus.

Now, Tammie is speaking exclusively with PEOPLE on behalf of their family inhopes of setting the record straight about Jason’s final night and helpingothers with similar mental health struggles.

“My name is Tammie Frank, and my husband was Jason David Frank, who tragicallylost his life to suicide just last week,” she says. “While Jason was a well-known name to some, we lived a very normal life with ups and downs, just likeanyone else. It has shocked and saddened me beyond belief to see that themedia has turned my family’s tragedy into a tall tale . Since Jason’s death, Ihave been harassed online and can no longer stand to watch my husband’s goodname slandered.”

“I loved my husband, and we were trying to work through our problems. Hisdeath comes as much a shock to me as anyone else,” she continues. “The truthis, I had no idea that Jason was thinking of ending things. Yes, he hadstruggled with mental health issues and depression before, but I could neverpredict what would happen that night.”

She adds, “It was meant to be a fun weekend getaway, and instead, I lost thelove of my life. Jason was a good man, but he was not without his demons. Hewas human, just like the rest of us. “

Jason David Frank and Tammie Frank

Tammie Frank/Instagram Jason David Frank and wife Tammie Frank

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Continuing her statement, Tammie recalls what happened on the evening on Nov.19, shortly after “reconciling our relationship.”

“We initially planned to separate; that part is true. However, that is onlypart of the story. The part that hasn’t been told is that at the time of hispassing, we had called off our separation and were in the process orreuniting,” she notes. “Don’t get me wrong, we had ups and downs and manytroubles during our 19-year marriage, but this was an especially hard year forus.”

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“A year ago, my daughter Shayla, whom Jason helped me raise as his own,suddenly passed away. Jason had been the one to find her when it happened, andthe situation wrecked our family emotionally,” she shares. “Between losing herand helping raise her baby son, Jason and I started having marital issues. Foranyone who has known the pain of losing a child, I know you understand howsuch a loss changes things in your marriage.”

Tammie says she and Jason decided to separate at that time, “not knowing whatelse to do.” However, about six weeks ago, they decided to rekindle theirromance after a close family friend “helped us realize that we still lovedeach other and we should not give up just yet.”

Still, the pair knew they “needed to take it slow and work out any issues.” Aspart of their plan to reconnect, Jason planned a two-night getaway, in whichthe two attended a country dancing event — something Tammie says Jason knewshe loved to do.

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Despite being there together, Tammie notes they got two hotel rooms for thegetaway “because that’s just how we do things — simply put, my husbandsnored.”

She also admits they received a noise complaint from hotel guests that night,but clarifies it was due to “us enjoying the weekend and having some fun – notarguing or fighting.”

“We danced and stayed out at the event until the bar closed. When we got backto the hotel, Jason and I were having a heartfelt and emotional talk in hisroom,” she recalls. “To help Jason relax and sober up before turning down tosleep, I went downstairs to get us snacks from the lobby. I must’ve been goneno more than 10 minutes. I went back upstairs and began knocking on the doorto no answer . I knocked repeatedly and kept calling for his name to open thedoor.”

“I don’t know if the hotel staff or a guest called the police, but after I wastaken downstairs by the police, they were able to open the door and found thatJason took his life,” she continues. “These were the ‘disturbances’ that hasbeen brought up numerous times online.”

Concluding her statement, Tammie asks that people “stop making assumptions andleave my family to grieve peacefully.”

“All we want is to remember Jason and our happiest memories, and move on fromthe pain of losing a loved one. I only ask for sympathy and understandingduring this difficult time,” she says. “To all the fans and supporters ofJason and our family, thank you for your kind words and wishes and God blessyou all.”

Jason David Frank and Tammie Frank

Tammie Frank/Instagram Jason David Frank and wife Tammie Frank

When news of Jason’s death broke on Nov. 20, a rep for the actor confirmed thetragedy in a statement to PEOPLE.

“Unfortunately, it is true. Please respect the privacy of his family andfriends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such awonderful human being,” the statement read. “He loved his family, friends andfans very much. He will be truly missed.”

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The actor and mixed martial artist was most beloved for his role as TommyOliver (aka the Green/White Ranger) from the original Mighty Morphin PowerRangers show, which ran from 1993 to 1995, as well as the 1995 movieadaptation.

Jason reprized the role in many other projects in the franchise over theyears, including Power Ranger Zeo (1996), Power Rangers Turbo (1997) and_Dinosaur Thunder_ (2004). He even made a cameo alongside costar Amy JoJohnson (Kimberly Hart, aka Pink Ranger) in the 2017 reboot.

His other credits included the 1990s teen soap Sweet Valley High andepisodes of Family Matters and We Bare Bears. His upcoming projectsincluded Underdogs Rising and Legend of the White Dragon according to hisIMDb.

In addition to Tammie, Jason is survived by his four children — sons Hunterand Jacob, as well as daughters Skye and Jenna.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis TextLine at 741741 or go to ** 988lifeline.org ** .

MytelcoWe are in the last weeks of 2022 and that means that interestingdiscounts can be scored from telecom providers, including on subscriptions andsmartphones. From Black Friday until after the end of the year, it’s worthtaking a look. Mijntelco.be went looking for the best deals and tells you whatyou should take into account.

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The end-of-year discounts often take the form of smartphone deals, where youreceive a smartphone device as a gift with your subscription or can buy it fora small price. But providers also offer interesting discounts on many otherdevices, such as TVs, laptops, tablets and smartwatches. In addition, you canoften also take advantage of discounts on bundles. We list some interestingdeals and explain what you should look out for.

Is it beneficial to buy a cheap smartphone with a subscription? Check outthese points of interest.

Smartphones at bargain prices

Smartphone deals can be found on the homepages of the mobile providers justabout everywhere these days. For example, Telenet offers an Apple iPhone 11(64 GB) for 199 euros instead of 529 euros. But the promo for a Samsung GalaxyA53 (128 GB) and a Galaxy Watch4 for a combined price of 199 euros instead of538 euros also catches the eye. The promo applies to Telenet customers, new orexisting, who opt for a ONE bundle, or to customers who decide to upgradetheir ONE subscription to ONE UP.

Orange goes a step further and offers smartphones from 9 euros, some even from1 euro. You must choose a Smart Data subscription of 15 euros per month for 24months, on top of a subscription of 21 euros per month.

Are you switching to a new provider? This way you can keep your mobilenumber in 3 simple steps.

Calculation is the message

If you want to purchase a smartphone device linked to a subscription fromProximus, it is best to do some calculations. Take the Samsung Galaxy S22Ultra, which normally costs 1,199.99 euros without a subscription. If you arenot yet a Proximus customer, you can get the device for 199 euros, togetherwith a Mobilus M subscription of 26.99 euros per month. In addition, you alsohave to take out a DataPhone subscription with 3.5 GB of 35 euros per month.

Total cost: 61.99 euros per month. Anyone who terminates the subscriptionwithin 24 months owes the residual value of the device. In other words, youdon’t get the benefit out of it.

Promotions with bundles

Those who opt for a bundle can also enjoy a few promos this year. For example,Proximus offers the Flex pack for EUR 78.99 per month. It includes unlimitedinternet, a mobile Flex S subscription (unlimited calling, texting and 5 GBdata) and television via the decoder. Those who choose it can also get aSamsung 55-inch smart TV for an extra 99 euros and also enjoy freeinstallation.

Telenet is also putting forward a number of bundle promotions, such as’punishing internet and TV for a great price’. This comes in the form of EasyInternet and Telenet TV for 45 euros per month for three months, instead of57.68 euros. With many bundles you currently also enjoy free activation.

With the Orange Love Pack (Duo or Trio) you can save up to 23 euros today. Forinternet, TV and a mobile subscription you pay 18 euros per month during thefirst three months if you choose Love now. That amounts to a benefit of 54euros. New Orange customers can also benefit from half-price internet forthree months if they sign up for the Love Mobile + Internet subscription.

Fine print

The disadvantage of bundled sales is that you are stuck with your subscriptionfor 12 to 24 months. That is quite a long time, especially in times of rapidlychanging rates. So don’t just be tempted by a new device, but take a moment tocalculate the full cost.

You have to take everything into account: how much the device costs new, whatthe discount price is, how much you have to pay monthly for the correspondingsubscription and for how many months, and what the remaining costs are if youcancel the subscription early.

An additional disadvantage is that you cannot choose the subscription thatsuits you best. You can only do that after 12 or 24 months. If you cancel yoursubscription earlier, the smartphone will remain yours, but you will have topay a cancellation fee. The amount is calculated on the basis of thedifference between the original price of the device and your discount price.

Music only needs to be amplified to a maximum of 100 decibels during concertsand parties. The Health Council advises this on Wednesday to the cabinet,which is concerned about the increasing hearing damage in our country. Therecommended limit is 3 decibels less than has now been agreed.

The Health Council believes that it will not be possible to prevent hearingdamage if music venues, among other things, decide for themselves how loud themusic is. That is why the cabinet should also think about legislation, theadvisory body believes.

The Health Council has laid down the limit in the Covenant for the Preventionof Hearing Damage Amplified Music, to which organizers of events and musicvenues, among others, are affiliated. The current agreement expires next year.The Council proposes involving more parties in the covenant.

Hearing loud noises frequently or for prolonged periods can lead to hearingdamage. This can happen, for example, at concerts and via your own equipmentsuch as earplugs. Dutch research shows that about 54 percent of twelve toeighteen-year-olds are currently at risk.

By reducing music by 3 decibels, the pressure on the hearing organ isconsiderably reduced. In that case, people can tolerate pressure on thehearing for longer without too much risk of damage. In the meantime, they canstill enjoy the music with 3 decibels less.

According to a manufacturer of hearing protection, the noise level of 100decibels is comparable to the sound of a fighter jet at a height of 300meters. At 105 decibels, the noise level is comparable to a helicopter upclose.

Music venues doubt the usefulness of lower noise levels

The Association of Dutch Poppodia and Festivals (VNPF) doubts whether thesocial problem of increasing hearing damage can be solved by lowering thenoise level in that sector. This is what director Berend Schans says inresponse to the advice of the Health Council.

He points out that children also suffer from hearing damage. “The hearingdamage that is diagnosed in eight and nine-year-olds is not because of us.”The VNPF director prefers a broader approach to the problem. For examplethrough campaigns, such as those against mobile phone calls behind the wheelor against drinking alcohol by minors.

Schans adds that even a lower noise level is not without risk. “There could bea kind of atmosphere where visitors think: it’s safe now, so I don’t needhearing protection. As a result, they are still at risk.”

Measure offers no guarantee against hearing damage

The proposed measure does not offer a full guarantee against hearing damage.But every measure that contributes to reducing pressure on the hearing canreduce the risk of permanent hearing damage, says the Health Council.

The Council also wants to prevent the risk of damage to hearing by encouraginghearing protection. Knowledge Center SafetyNL agrees. “Where possible, thisadvice should certainly be followed, but this possible reduction alone isinsufficient. Earplugs or other ways to protect the ears must reduce the noiseby at least 12 decibels,” says the knowledge center.

According to the advisory body, more information should also be provided aboutthe consequences of too much noise for hearing. “Hearing damage isirreversible and untreatable and therefore has a major impact on people’squality of life.”

BVSaartje Vandendriessche (47) has been fired by the VRT, she confirms viasocial media. Vandendriessche was a broadcaster for One for many years andmade various programs for public broadcasting for more than 17 years,including the recent ‘Saar in the forest’. In addition to Saartje, Tomas DeSoete was also thanked for services rendered. That news was confirmed to oureditors.

Little by little it becomes clear who exactly was fired at VRT in the round oflayoffs earlier this week. As part of the transformation plan, it was decidedthat some 68 people would have to leave. Earlier it became known that GeenaLisa and reporter Annick Ruyts, among others, had been fired, but it nowappears that Saartje Vandendriessche must also leave.

LOOK. Earlier it became known that Geena Lisa, among others, had been fired.Here she talks about her life after her TV career

“It is true that I no longer work for VRT,” Saartje responds via Instagram.“For some time now, there have been talks with the VRT about converting myemployee status to self-employed status. This discontinuation of the employeestatus is therefore no surprise.” However, Vandendriessche says that futurecollaborations with the VRT are still possible. “In the future, I willcertainly continue to devote my time and energy to those subjects that areclose to my heart and that still get me really excited. At the VRT or throughother channels.”

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The right idea

The presenter was seen from 2005 to 2015 as an announcer at One. She was alsoone of the faces of ‘Vlaanderen Vakantieland’ and presented, among otherthings, ‘De Nudekalender’ on One and ‘De Pretshow’ on Ketnet. She recentlymade the program ‘Op de man af’ for the public broadcaster, in which she tookon a sporting challenge against a male opponent every week, and ‘Saar in theforest’, in which she tried to survive in the forest for three weeks.

Earlier this year she released the book ‘Nooit meer tired’. In an interviewwith NINA about the book, she said that she had just recorded a talk show forProximus Pickx. “In it I talk to two well-known guests. I am also still activeat VRT. But I am not waiting for them to come up with something,” saidVandendriessche. “I develop things myself such as ‘Saar in the woods’ and’True to man’. I just haven’t found the right idea yet. But I still like doingTV. I know what I am very good at. And my stories have not yet been told.” Herage didn’t matter, she thought. “People sometimes dare to say that: ‘You areapproaching fifty’ – but so what? They question the combination of that age ontelevision. That’s their opinion. It’s up to me to fight against that.”

Thomas

Tomas De Soete, TV maker and radio voice, also no longer works for the publicbroadcaster. That news was confirmed to our editors. De Soete made a name forhimself as a presenter at Studio Brussel, and later made several VRT programs,such as ‘Fiskepark’.

Listen below to the HLN podcast De Mediawatchers in which the dismissals atthe VRT are discussed by our journalists:

Kate Middleton and Prince William wrapped their first day in the US with avisit to one of Boston’s beloved sports teams.

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance on Wednesday nightat the TD Garden to watch the Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat.

The famously sporty couple sat courtside with former professional basketballplayer and Massachusetts Governor-Elect Maura Healey, Celtics legend Thomas”Satch” Sanders, and the team’s two principal owners and their wives. Kate andWilliam chatted with those seated next to them and clapped enthusiasticallythroughout the game, which the Celtics won.

William and Kate, both 40, shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the Celticswarming up before the game. “Let’s go Celtics, let’s go!” they captioned thepicture.

The couple arrived in Boston on Wednesday ahead of the second annual EarthshotPrize Awards ceremony, which will take place on Friday. During the basketballgame, there were moments nodding to the arrival of Earthshot in the city.During the Celtics’ tradition of recognizing a “Hero Among Us” during eachgame, they honored a local 15-year-old climate activist for their workpositively impacting the community. During a break in the game, William andKate stood up to chat with the teen.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton

The couple also met members of the Celtics family, including representativesof the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, which provides grassrootsprogramming and strategic funding to local organizations serving at-riskpopulations. They also heard about the “Curbside Care” mobile unit, whichthrough a partnership with Boston Medical Center will provide comprehensive,streamlined care to mothers and infants in the first six weeks of life rightat patient doorsteps — an issue of importance to Kate.

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Britain’s Catherine, Princessof Wales, with Emilia Fazzalari wife of Wyc Grousebeack (R), Governor-electMaura Healey (2L) and mayor of Boston Michelle Wu (L) attend the NationalBasketball Association game between the seventeen-time World Champion BostonCeltics and the Miami Heat at TD Garden in downtown Boston,on November 30,2022. (Photo by BRIAN SNYDER / POOL / AFP) (Photo by BRIAN SNYDER/POOL/AFP viaGetty Images)

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This isn’t Kate and Prince William’s first time at an NBA game. When theyvisited New York City in 2014, the couple had front-row seats as they watchedthe Brooklyn Nets play the Cleveland Cavaliers — while sharing a box ofpopcorn!

Their outing also included some star encounters, from posing for pictures withLeBron James to shaking hands with Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Their night out at the Barclays Center also included the ultimate moment ofgoing to a professional sports game: an appearance on the Jumbotron!

Singer Beyonce and Husband Jay-Z greets The Duchess of Cambridge in the gameof the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center onDecember 8, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Beyonce, Kate Middleton and JAY-Z

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Boston officially kicked offearlier on Wednesday, when they appeared at Boston City Hall alongside MayorMichelle Wu. There, they started the countdown to the Earthshot Prize Awardsceremony by lighting landmarks across the city green.

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In a speech outside Boston City Hall, William thanked the “hardy Bostonians”for braving the rainy weather.

“We cannot wait to celebrate the Earthshot Prize finalists later on this week,and we are both looking forward to spending the next few days learning aboutthe innovative ways the people of Massachusetts are tackling climate change,”

BVLike dozens of other colleagues, Geena Lisa Peeters (50) also received badnews from the VRT. “I am also forced to say goodbye. No room for an internalcoach at VRT,” the screen face wrote on Facebook. “I am grateful for the manywonderful years,” she says in a first reaction. Geena Lisa was employed by theVRT for 22 years and was best known as an announcer and presenter of programssuch as ‘Fata Morgana’.

LOOK. Geena Lisa talks about her life after her TV career

At the public broadcaster VRT, talks will take place this week with theemployees who are forced to leave as part of the transformation plan.“Bijltjesdag at VRT”, VRT journalist Phara de Aguirre tweeted on Tuesday.“Tears in one corridor for colleagues who have received a meeting request, inthe other corridor relief for colleagues who have not received it.”

Company in change

Geena Lisa is therefore also among the colleagues who have to leave. A messageshe posted on social media leaves no doubt about it. “I am also forced to saygoodbye. No room for an internal coach at VRT,” she responded on Facebook.After which many acquaintances immediately put their heart under the belt.

In a first reaction to Het Laatste Nieuws, Geena Lisa says: “I am leaving VRTafter 22 years and I am moved by the many reactions. I am grateful for themany wonderful years, I have many stories of opportunities, beautifulfriendships and crazy adventures. Today VRT is a company in change and thatgoes hand in hand with people going and others coming”, it sounds. “Today Ichoose 100% for my beloved job as a coach, trainer and author within the worldof well-being and mental health. My resignation gives me the opportunity tofully pursue my passion. I have to leave my colleagues but I am strengtheningties with others who have recently crossed my path. More than ever, I amconsciously positive about my life.”

Announcer

Presenter, announcer, actress, singer: Geena Lisa did it all. She entered thetelevision world in 1992 with a role in the VTM soap opera ‘What now again?’.She also became known as the ‘Lalala’ girl in the VTM programs ‘De LiegendeDoos’ and ‘Lalala Live’ with Bart Peeters. Later she mainly worked as abroadcaster, first for the then Channel 2, then eight years for VTM and since2000 for TV1, which later became One. Over the years she also presentedvarious programs, such as ‘Fata Morgana’ and ‘Vlaanderen Muziekland’.

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Geena Lisa and Sergio presented ‘Fata Morgana’ together. © VRT

With the disappearance of the announcers at One in 2015, the fate of GeenaLisa seemed already sealed. But the public broadcaster still saw a future andgave her a new chance: she could work as a screen employee coordinator,advising and coaching screen faces at the VRT. She has held that job untilnow. “I train novice faces, but also more experienced hands. From mentalsupport to purely professional. How do you stand in front of a camera? How doyou deal with the media?”, said Geena in ‘Story’. “Be careful, I really had tofight to come across as credible as a coach and trainer. If you have the label’announcer’, you are sometimes treated stepmotherly. Executives who think:what is this TV presenter telling me here? But then I hold on. I bite intothat and stay positive.”

No aversion

A few months ago she said that she absolutely did not miss her televisionwork. “I don’t dislike it and I’ve had twenty fantastic years, but it offeredtoo little substance, I thought. One of my best experiences was ‘FataMorgana’, although I don’t think the program would work now. Then there wereno social media and we could work for a week without much leaking, “she saidin Day All. In the same interview, she also talked about turning fifty. “Thatsounds cool to me,” he said. “As an 18-year-old, I had a hard time when peoplesaid that my student days were the best of my life. ‘Wow, will things godownhill for the next eighty years?’ That cliché is wrong. You have exams,need to find a good job, the right man. Now I enjoy and live much moreconsciously.”

Vos no te vas a acordar de lo que está pasando ahora, Gino, hijo mío, peromientras dormís y sufrís por los gases que presionan tu pancita y te molestan,Argentina acaba de clasificarse a los octavos de final de esta Copa del Mundodespués de ganarle a Polonia y de habernos dejado algunas enseñanzas que megustaría compartirte. Ya lo sé: vos tenés un mes y 10 días de vida y te da lomismo. Lo noto cuando en casa puteamos a los gritos y tu sueño no se altera ocuando llorás por los benditos cólicos que nos hacen sufrir a todos por estosdías. No te preocupes, es una etapa y se supera, así como esta selección pasóel primer traspié con Arabia para ir de menos a más y esta tarde finalmentesentirse cómodo con su juego. Ya te va a pasar, vas a ver. El fútbol, ​​Gino,es nuestra excusa para ser felices: el minúsculo espacio que elegimos pararecluirnos a sentir, a corazón abierto, en un mundo que a veces, la mayoría delas veces, te obliga a guardar emociones. Ahí, en este huequito con pelota,por televisión o en la cancha, jugando o mirando, logramos sonreír inclusocuando todo tira para abajo.

No te vas a cordar de este día, hijo mío, pero Argentina ganó con el fútbolque nos gusta. Con un equipo protagonista, que eligió la manera de circular lapelota y la forma de lastimar al rival. Que no especuló. Que fue al frente ybuscó en su caja de herramientas, con paciencia y cuando el rival se cerraba,las mejores opciones para llegar al gol. Lección, entonces, hijo: no hay quedesesperarse cuando la presión aprieta. Se puede buscar el disfrute y tenerlocomo brújula cuando el camino se traba.

BVLike dozens of other colleagues, Geena Lisa Peeters (50) also received badnews from the VRT. “I am also forced to say goodbye. No room for an internalcoach at VRT,” the screen face wrote on Facebook. Her resignation has sincebeen confirmed to our editors. Geena Lisa has been employed by the VRT since2000 and was best known as an announcer and presenter of programs such as’Fata Morgana’.

LOOK. Geena Lisa talks about her life after her TV career

At the public broadcaster VRT, talks will take place this week with theemployees who are forced to leave as part of the transformation plan.“Bijltjesdag at VRT”, VRT journalist Phara de Aguirre tweeted on Tuesday.“Tears in one corridor for colleagues who have received a meeting request, inthe other corridor relief for colleagues who have not received it.”

Geena Lisa is therefore also among the colleagues who have to leave. She doesnot want to comment for the time being, but a message she posted on socialmedia leaves no doubt about it. “I am also forced to say goodbye. No room foran internal coach at VRT,” she responded on Facebook. After which manyacquaintances immediately put their heart under the belt.

Presenter, announcer, actress, singer: Geena Lisa did it all. She entered thetelevision world in 1992 with a role in the VTM soap opera ‘What now again?’.She also became known as the ‘Lalala’ girl in the VTM programs ‘De LiegendeDoos’ and ‘Lalala Live’ with Bart Peeters. Later she mainly worked as abroadcaster, first for the then Channel 2, then eight years for VTM and since2000 for TV1, which later became One. Over the years she also presentedvarious programs, such as ‘Fata Morgana’ and ‘Vlaanderen Muziekland’.

(continue reading below the photo)

Geena Lisa and Sergio presented ‘Fata Morgana’ together. © VRT

With the disappearance of the announcers at One in 2015, the fate of GeenaLisa seemed already sealed. But the public broadcaster still saw a future andgave her a new chance: she could work as a screen employee coordinator,advising and coaching screen faces at the VRT. She has held that job untilnow. “I train novice faces, but also more experienced hands. From mentalsupport to purely professional. How do you stand in front of a camera? How doyou deal with the media?”, said Geena in ‘Story’. “Be careful, I really had tofight to come across as credible as a coach and trainer. If you have the label’announcer’, you are sometimes treated stepmotherly. Executives who think:what is this TV presenter telling me here? But then I hold on. I bite intothat and stay positive.”

A few months ago she said that she absolutely did not miss her televisionwork. “I don’t dislike it and I’ve had twenty fantastic years, but it offeredtoo little substance, I thought. One of my best experiences was ‘FataMorgana’, although I don’t think the program would work now. Then there wereno social media and we could work for a week without much leaking, “she saidin Day All. In the same interview, she also talked about turning fifty. “Thatsounds cool to me,” he said. “As an 18-year-old, I had a hard time when peoplesaid that my student days were the best of my life. ‘Wow, will things godownhill for the next eighty years?’ That cliché is wrong. You have exams,need to find a good job, the right man. Now I enjoy and live much moreconsciously.”

The comeback party of the legendary Zillion in the Antwerp Sportpaleis is soldout in barely 11 hours. Mastermind Frank Verstraeten does, once again, theimpossible: sell more tickets for a discotheque that was flattened years agothan on any high night of the same dance temple in the late 90s. “And afterAntwerp, we conquer the Versuz in Hasselt.”

The parties in the Waagnatie, PROJEXXX in Flanders Expo and now the comebackof Zillion in the Sportpaleis. The Fleming swallows the disco nostalgia as ifit were free ecstasy. The Antwerp mastodon is therefore completely sold out on10 February. In just 11 hours. Sold out. Kleir. Or how Frank Verstraetennever lost his business instinct. If 450,000 people watch the film about yourlife in one month, you will not be forgotten. Then there is something to pickup. “Unseen,” says Verstraeten. “Sales started on Wednesday morning at 9 amand everything was sold out at 7 pm. That Zillion is making another comebackin Antwerp is pure madness.”

Skybox of at least 30,000 euros

For 40 euros you have – or better: had – a ticket and that is in line withwhat you can expect from the Sportpaleis. Those who pay 100 euros can enterthe VIP and get a drink for 40 euros. If you really want to go all out, youcan buy a table for 1,000 euros. That includes ten tickets and four barstools. The fact that you are forced to use musical chairs does not cost you apenny extra. And in the stocked fridge you will find the premade cocktailsfrom château Verstraeten. Another one like that cash cow in the aftermath ofthe film success, for sale on the website zillion.xxx at 60 euros for sixbottles. “We are also going to rent out two skyboxes for 30,000 to 50,000euros. Anyone who buys such a box will receive the same with fifteen people_experience_ and the party of his life. In Ghent we sold four of them for16,969 euros.”

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Erotic water ballet

With the party in the Sportpaleis, Zillion returns to the sacred ground on theScheldt, Antwerp, where it all began. Verstraeten already promised an exactreplica of his discotheque. “We are still busy, but I can already reveal thatI am still looking for about ten beautiful water ballerinas for an eroticshow. So the legendary aquarium is coming back.”

It will not end in Antwerp. After the Sportpaleis, director Verstraeten’scircus moves to Hasselt. There Zillion finds shelter in Club Versuz, today thelargest and most modern club in the country. No coincidence if you know thatYves Smolders, the owner and manager of Versuz, started his career in Zillionat the side of Verstraeten.

“I am very happy to welcome Zillion, this time in my own club,” says Smolders.“We are opening up the full Versuz. With this we can receive up to 3,300visitors. Versuz is already equipped with the most modern equipment, but Frankis going to add a lot of extra light and sound and bring in original decor andinterior pieces from Zillion. It goes unseen. We are going to create theultimate Zillion club feeling in 2022, including a lot of unexpected and crazy