Went to Cliff House for a drink the other night. The bar in Cliff house is overlooking the pacific ocean.
There is a big parking lot by the ocean beach, and about six month ago, in an early spring Sunday morning, a blue mustang convertible had once parked there, facing the ocean. Inside the car, a French album — Enzo Enzo– was playing. A young couple inside kissed for the first time…less than six hours later, they were on their way to Napa valley–their one and only trip together.
She didn't know it would be their last trip then.
He smiled, in a very quiet and yet calm voice, he replied to her gratitude, "there will be more to come." Never, in her life, has anyone given her such a confident answer. "There will be more to come." He was not predicting the future, he was merely stating a fact, as if reciting from a script. He was so sure.
"How could you be so sure?"was the first thought came to her mind, but she waved it away, "No, I'm not going to spoil this moment by stupid reality check." She wanted to believe him. Oh, so much!
During summer, after the story ended and when she realized she was nothing but one of his many episodes during his short stay in California; when she realized in a way he was stating a line in his script, the one he was repeating over and over again. It still didn't dim the light of that moment.
Whenever she remembered his voice, she still wanted to believe he was sincere. At least at that moment. If he was merely playing a role, he played it with such sincerity that no one could call him a liar. Who's responsible for the future anyway?
Their little affair started when he introduced her to Fantine from the musical Les Miserable at a friend's pool party.


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2023 bullion coin sales begin to the approved dealers
Hidden hoard of Canadian notes draw bids at auction
By Arthur L. Friedberg
Published: Jun 10, 2017, 11 AM
The French version of the 1935 Bank of Canada $25 note with serial number 000005 was one of several highlights of the June Geoffrey Bell auction in Toronto.
Original images courtesy of Geoffrey Bell Auctions.
The French version of the 1935 Bank of Canada $25 note with serial number 000005, realized $49,200.
Images courtesy of Geoffrey Bell Auctions.
The focal point of the June 1 and 2 Toronto Coin Expo was not the bourse floor of more than 50 dealers, but the accompanying sale held by Geoffrey Bell Auctions.
What the firm named the Covered Bridge Collection is a group of 2,000 bank notes that were hidden in a New Brunswick safe-deposit box since the mid-1980s. This month's auction was the first of two that are expected to realize a total of over $1 million Canadian combined ($743,600 in U.S. funds).
SS Central America reveals thousands of new findings, celebrating the 'house organ': Another column in the June 19 Coin World details what a 'house organ' is, and expounds on some intriguing half dollar varieties.
Eight 1935 notes with serial number 000005, among the very first notes printed by the Bank of Canada, were offered in denominations ranging from $2 to $50. The Bank of Canada issued two series of notes for that year, one stating "Bank of Canada" for English Canada, and the other with "Banque Du Canada" for French Canada. Topping them all was a number 5 $25 note with a Paper Money Guaranty Choice Uncirculated 64 grade at $49,200 including the buyer's fee.
A pair of 1935 $25 bills, with an 8-year-old Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, on the face and extremely rare in Uncirculated condition, sold for $30,000 (English version) and $26,400 (French version).
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A Bank of New Brunswick 1892 $10 note, considered the best available on the market at PMG Very Fine 30, realized $30,000.
The auction also offered also a significant selection of Union Bank of Newfoundland notes. The highlight was an 1889 $20 note featuring vibrant blues and yellows with face and back locomotive themes. The note is among the finest of 12 known examples available to private collectors and reached $28,200 in a grade of PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality.
The Covered Bridge Collection surprised many with its selection of Canadian government and private chartered bank notes, the likes of which haven't been offered at auction for many years.
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I'm excited to say (and when I say "excited", I mean back flips and fist pump kinda excited) that our new kitchen is 90% done. It's so close, but I don't want to reveal it until all the finishing touches have been completed. Over the weekend as I was putting things away in cupboards, I decided my shiny, new kitchen deserves some new accessories - the holey old tea towels just won't do! So I ordered one of the gorgeous new Skandi tea towels from Izzy & Jean.
They're part of a new collection of home textiles that are designed by a boutique designer in Denmark and produced in Morocco and India. The tea towels and throws (which can also be used as bedspreads or tablecloths) are made in a small family weaving workshop in Kerala, India.
Also part of the range, the black and white wool floor runners and pom pom throws are handwoven in Morocco by a cooperative of Berber women, using traditional weaving techniques. The pom pom throw is made from thick cotton with wool pom poms, and the runners are woven from thick sheep's wool.
While exploring all the new arrivals in the Izzy & Jean shop I found some other treats. Isn't the packaging cool on this Cedarwood Soap?! When you're shopping for yourself, pop one of these in your basket too, for the man in your life. He'll appreciate that the word "cedras" means power, and it's great for his skin and hair.
How about the Swedish Dream collection... a new range of ocean inspired soap and candles with fragrances fresh from the sea. Again the packaging is gorgeous, and will look great on display in your bathroom - almost too good to use!
One of my favourite luxuries at home are my linen sheets. They are so beautiful to sleep in - cool in summer and warm in winter - and get better with each wash. I need to get another set and have been keen to find some inky blue linen sheets, so was thrilled to see Izzy & Jean's range made in Lithuania, comes in four beautiful shades.
So if you're looking for something for your home, or as a gift, everything at Izzy & Jean is beautiful quality and I can highly recommend them. Go forth and shop! And look out for my tea towel soon in my kitchen reveal.


I think we are all troubled by the recent violence we have seen against police officers; reports of excessive force in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis, and even Atlanta; and the mass shootings both here and abroad. We are reminded that the world can be a dangerous place, and that it is especially so for police officers and other first responders who run toward trouble.
Many in our neighborhood have expressed their appreciation for our APD Zone 6 personnel, and our FBAC Patrol (who are also all APD patrol officers and supervisors). Our own Atkin's Park Neighborhood Association delivered cases of water, Gatorade, and protein bars to the precinct last week. Many of you also wrote personal message of thanks and appreciation, which I shared with APD and FBAC.
Please continue to keep these officers in your thoughts, and to give a wave and say thanks when you see them. It means more than you know.
We have recently completed an evaluation of visibility for house number signs in the neighborhood. Though the evaluation was not comprehensive, many streets participated. We found that a fairy high percentage of homes have visible numbers during the daytime – on the order of 75 to 80%. However, after dark, those numbers drop precipitously. On average less than 50% of homes have visible numbers and in some cases the percentage on a given street is less than 20%. In many of cases, the number would have been visible if the porch light was turned on. Please consider turning on your porch lights in the evening and leaving them on. It makes your home easier to find in an emergency, and in some cases casts enough light toward the street to make pedestrians safer as well. Additionally, there are bulbs with built in sensors that screw into your existing fixture and will automatically turn your light on at dusk and off at sunrise. There aren't many safety initiatives around your home that are that simple!
A list of safety signs that are obscured by foliage (either overgrown shrubbery or low hanging tree limbs) is being compiled for submission to the city. It is our hope that having this foliage trimmed will make it easier for people to see stop signs, etc. and to react appropriately to protect others. If you are aware of a sign that needs attention, please snap a picture and send it along with a clear description of the location to [email protected].
From time to time Atlanta Police Department public affairs shares information about positive things that have happened in Atlanta and for the department. I have attached the latest version of APD Greatest Hits to this message.
APD asks that everyone know your vehicle license plate number. There has been more than one car-jacking in Zone 2 recently where the owner's inability to provide the license plate caused a significant delay in putting out a BOLO and tracking the stolen vehicle.
Piedmont Heights neighborhood is seeing a rash of mail being stolen from mailboxes, presumably for identity theft purposes. Though we have had mail deliver issues, I have not heard recent complaints about theft of delivered mail. However, it never hurts to practice safety in this regard. Options include having items such as bills and bank statements delivered to your office, using online banking services so that no bills are delivered to your home, and dropping outgoing mail in a USPS box rather than leaving it in your own mailbox with the flag up.
The monthly newsletter from our city council representative, Alex Wan, is available on his website. You can find the July issue here.
On June 16th a resident made arrangements to purchase marijuana from someone he had purchased from in the past. He met the suspect and another man on St. Charles Place and entered their vehicle. After driving a short distance one suspect showed a gun and the other a knife and took the man's wallet with $300 cash and ID. One of the suspects, a 29-year-old black male named Rashad Cooper, was arrested. The second suspect, a black male known only as Zeke, is still being sought.
Residential Robbery None reported in Beat 601 and none reported in Zone 6.
Aggravated Assault None reported in Beat 601 and sixteen reported in Zone 6.
Residential Burglary One reported in Beat 601 and thirty reported in Zone 6.
On June 12 a resident on Ponce De Leon Ave. reported $150 cash missing from his apartment. The victim suspects management or staff.
Commercial Burglary One reported in Beat 601 and eleven reported in Zone 6.
On June 13th the suspect is seen on video entering through a rear basement door at Genki Noodles and Shushi. He took a book bag that he found inside and filled it with liquor bottles and left. A suspect has been identified and is being sought.
Larceny From Vehicle Six reported in Beat 601 and eighty-four reported in Zone 6.
Vehicles were entered on Highland Lane (Carlton Condos), Highland Terrace, Los Angeles Ave, N. Highland Ave., Ponce de Leon Place, and Saint Charles Ave. Entry was made via unlocked doors and broken windows. Taken were cash, an Apple MacBook, Ipad Air, DVD Player, and book bag; athletic equipment including golf clubs; and a wallet, gym bag, and another laptop. Note that the incident on Los Angeles occurred when a Park Atlanta employee left the vehicle running and walked away.
Other Larcenies Five reported in Beat 601 and seventy-three reported in Zone 6.
On June 13th a bike was stolen from a front porch on St. Charles Ave. The bike and chain were both taken with no damage to the railing.
On June 22nd a bike was stolen from a bike rack on Ponce de Leon Ave. at Urban Body Studios. Both the bike and lock were missing.
On June 25th the suspect entered through the BeltLine entrance to Paris on Ponce and stole a bag, a Leica camera, and a set of keys. Video footage shows a black male with a low cut afro wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, gray and white sneakers, and a camouflage hat. The suspect was carrying a backpack.
On June 27th at Hand and Hand and employee's handbag with contents was stolen from an employee area.
On July 1st a bicycle was stolen from a porch on N. Highland Avenue. It was not secured.
Auto Theft One reported in Beat 601 and twenty-nine reported in Zone 6.
On June 30th a vehicle was stolen from Virginia Avenue. The car was a 1997 Green Infinity I30 and was taken from the street.
If this report was forwarded to you and you would like to be added to the distribution, please send a message to me at [email protected] with your name, email address, and street address for Virginia-Highland residents, or your affiliation for others. Thanks.


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Google Takes Over NASA's Hangar One, a Silicon Valley Icon
Hangar One at Moffett Field, a Silicon Valley icon that will soon be leased to Google.Photo: GSA
Robert McMillan
Google has taken over the lease at the airfield that houses Hangar One -- the giant eight-acre aircraft hangar that was built in 1933 to house massive dirigibles and now is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Silicon Valley.
Google is taking over the lease at the airfield that houses Hangar One -- the giant eight-acre aircraft hangar that was built in 1933 to house massive dirigibles and now is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Silicon Valley.
On Monday, NASA said that Google subsidiary Planetary Ventures LLC had been selected to take over the blimp hangar -- a highly visible icon on Silicon Valley's Highway 101 -- and operate the Moffett Federal Airfield that is already home to the fleet of private jets owns by Google's executives.
The deal is still being negotiated, but if it gets finalized, it could lead to a better lease for the fleet of private jets. And it helps NASA earn some cash for a property that it let languish for the past 20 years. But more than that, it underscores the increasingly tight relationship between Google and the space agency research center, located just three miles from Google's headquarters. Google has already leased more than 40 acres of NASA Ames space to build a 1.2-million-square-foot R&D facility, and the company is working with NASA to test the world's first quantum computer at Ames too.
The relationship is a nice metaphor for the way commercial web companies like Google have moved into the R&D domain that was traditionally home to government operations like NASA. And not everyone likes this metaphor. The Google-NASA pacts came under scrutiny this fall, as news reports accused Google executives of abusing their Ames relationship in order to cheaply operate their fleet of private jets at taxpayer expense.
A new lease with Ames gives Google access to three new hangars and 90,000 square feet of NASA buildings. Depending on how the deal is structured, it could also mitigate some of that criticism. To date, Google executives had supposedly been supporting NASA's science mission with its private jets but an investigation by a local TV station found that only 155 of the more-than-1,000 flights they studied were actually used for science. The jets are operated by an independent company, called H211 LLC, which had also been bidding on the Moffet Field lease, according to Deborah Feng, NASA's Associate Center Director, Mission Support.
NASA took over Hangar One in 1994, but it's been a thorn in the space agency's side. In 1997, NASA discovered toxic PCBs in the hangar, and it has been mothballed and off-limits to humans ever since. As part of the lease agreement, Google will not only fix up Hangar One, but it will also rehabilitate two other Moffett Field hangars, build an on-site educational facility, and even upgrade NASA's golf course.
The lease "will allow NASA to focus its resources on core missions, while protecting the federal need to use Moffett Field as a continued, limited-use airfield," NASA said in a press release. News of the lease was first reported by the website NASA Watch.
"We are delighted to move ahead in the selection process and we look forward to working with both GSA and NASA to preserve the heritage of Moffett Federal Airfield," Google said in an emailed statement.
Photo: NASA Ames Research Center
1Update 10:30 EST 02/10/14: This story has been updated to make it clear that the jets in question are owned by Google executives and not Google itself.
Robert McMillan covers the complex technologies that run behind the scenes to make your mobile apps do cool things. Send him a tip at robert_mcmillan@wired.com
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Q: React Material-UI pure javascript I'm trying to make Material-UI work in pure javascript (no babel, modules, jsx or such things)
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I have this error. Could you please help?

'Button' is not defined

A: Even if you import material-ui framework, you need to indicate where the Button component has to be found.
The problem is, I'm not sure it's possible without using babel.
You will find a complete exemple here in the Material-UI doc

A: UPDATE
For v3 (when this answer was originally written) the window variable was 'material-ui'. In v4 this was changed to 'MaterialUI'. The answer has been updated accordingly.

Since you aren't using JSX in your example, you don't need babel. You just need to define Button before using it via const {Button} = window['MaterialUI'];.

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Purpose. competitive performance in swimming depends on a number of factors including, among others, the development of relevant muscle groups. The aim of the study was to clarify the relationship between muscle strength and swimming velocity and the role of individual muscle groups in front crawl swimming. Methods. sixteen physical education university students participated in the study. The strength values, defined as torque produced during isometric contractions, of eight upper and lower extremity muscle groups were measured. Data were compared with participants' front crawl swim times in the 25m and 50m distances. Results. correlation analysis demonstrated a relationship between muscle strength and swimming velocity. statistically significant relationships were observed between swimming velocity and the torque values of the elbow flexor and shoulder extensor muscles as well as the sum of upper extremity muscle torque values (p ⋋ 0.05). Conclusions. The results indicate the need for a focus on training those muscle groups identified as having a statistically significant relationship with swimming velocity for a given distance, as the sample showed deficiencies in the strength of those muscle groups responsible for generating propulsive force in the front crawl. Additionally, the collected data can serve as a diagnostic tool in evaluating the development of muscle groups critical for swimming performance.
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For weed control and management information, please see the Invasive Plants Management page. The UC Davis Weed Research and Information Center also provides control information.
This blog is the work of the University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. The blog is updated weekly and covers all the latest research and policy surrounding invasive species.
This blog is written by CABI, a non-profit organization working towards food security.
This blog, written by the UC Davis Weed Science program, mainly focuses on agricultural pests.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. 2000. Contains control info for approx. 50 common species.
UC Pest Management Guidelines. A database of UC recommended alternatives for controlling pests. Descriptions of UC IPM on-line resources, microcomputer software and databases, publications, slide sets and videos, training programs, and how to order or schedule them. You can also link to other UC pest management web sites from here.
The mission of this unit is to provide national leadership in the development of novel methods for managing exotic and invasive weeds of rangelands and aquatic sites. Technology developed through this program provides the pest control methods used to devise effective and sustainable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs that support agricultural production and integrity of natural ecosystems in diverse situations throughout the country.
Information on products registered for use in California, as well as state regulations and permitting requirements.
Federal regulations, pesticide labels, risk assessments, safety guidelines for workers and homeowners. Spanish-language section and a page on chemical safety and integrated pest management for kids.
A Practical Guidebook to the Control of Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Region.
Many weed control projects in California are conducted by local Weed Management Areas, organized by county and overseen by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. For local regulations on noxious weeds, contact your county Agricultural Department.
Weed Management Areas (WMAs) are local organizations that bring together landowners and managers (private, city, county, State, and Federal) in a county, multi-county, or other geographical area to coordinate efforts and expertise against common invasive weed species. This site includes links to local WMA websites with information on invasive plants of concern in your county. For local regulations on noxious weeds, contact your county Agricultural Department.
Includes the CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, the CNPS Manual of California Vegetation, and other CNPS programs. It's also a great place to learn about our native flora and to find out how to get involved in its preservation.
Online database of almost 8000 species. Species reports provide taxonomical, ecological,and distribution information. Includes photographs of native and non-native plants, a library of individual plant sightings, and a plant name library that allows you to search for synonyms for scientific names.
A coordinated regional effort dedicated to preserving California's coastal resources through the elimination of invasive species of Spartina (cordgrass).
A searchable database on noxious weed control projects in California, compiled by a committee of state and federal agencies. Submit your project's information.
A loose association of scientists, naturalists and educators working to promote understanding of chaparral and improve communication between the scientific and firefighting communities. One of the major threats to this ecosystem is conversion to weedy grasslands.
This Guide is produced and distributed by the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of the Landscape Architects and the San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for the primary purpose of educating landscape professionals and the general-public regarding the cultivation, selection, use and management of non-native and/or invasive flora in San Diego regional landscapes.
An association encompassing Exotic Pest Plant and Invasive Plant Councils nationwide.
The original EPPC, FlEPPC was founded in Florida in 1984 for the purpose of focusing attention on the impacts exotic pest plants have on biodiversity.
A program of Montana State University, CIPM provides a wealth of information on all aspects of invasive plants. Website highlights include a how-to guide for starting a weed management area, funding announcements, an online textbook on invasive plant management, and extensive outreach materials.
CWMA is the single best source of noxious weed information in Colorado.
Whether you are looking for weed control assistance, or just enjoy Colorado's natural beauty and would like to help keep it native and natural-the Colorado Weed Management Association can help.
Information and pictures of some 35 invasive species, aquatic and terrestrial (in addition to a couple of hundred native species).
For early detection and tracking of invasive alien plants and weedy natives. The INVADERS Database is a comprehensive database of exotic plant names and weed distribution records for five states in the northwestern United States. The spatial and temporal spread of weeds can be displayed using the historic distribution records in INVADERS. The INVADERS web site contains actual examples of how land management and weed regulatory agencies are using these data to improve their weed management programs. Noxious weed listings are provided for the 48 contiguous US states and six southern tier Canadian provinces.
The goal of the HEAR project is to provide resources (technology, methods, and information) to resource managers statewide to aid the fight against invasive alien species.
The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board advises the Washington State Department of Agriculture about noxious weed control in Washington State. It also serves as the state's noxious weed coordination center.
A gateway to invasive species information covering Federal, State, local, and international sources.
fauna, and natural ecosystems of the United States.
Control of invasive species is one of the most significant land management issues facing national parks. This page contains information about Exotic Plant Management Teams working in parks around the country as well as a link to the Aliens in Your Neighborhood curriculum for middle-school students.
special interest clubs, non-profit organizations, concerned citizens, nature lovers, and gardeners.
Activities to prevent and control invasive plant and animal species that severely impact the lands and waters of the United States, including resources managed within the National Wildlife Refuge System, have become a priority for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as we expand our efforts to conserve and protect our nation's native fish and wildlife habitats.
Organizes information from the southwestern US into one web location. Includes weed species profiles.
WSSA Information about Weeds, Herbicides, and Other Weed Sciences Related Pages Mail to System Operator, Dave Pike. Page Maintained by Nathan L. Sandland.
Dedicated to promoting the research, education, and regulatory aspects of weed science. This site includes newsletter and proceedings from past symposia.
A network of public and private professional weed managers who are involved in implementing any phase of county, municipal, district, state, provincial, or federal noxious weed law. Organizes National Invasive Weeds Awareness Weed in Washington, D.C. each year.
A guide to starting your career as an environmental scientist, including: average salaries, common work environments, education requirements, finding college programs, and job possibilities.
A non-profit, membership based organization dedicated to the purpose of bringing about the recovery of damaged California ecosystems.
The Wildlands Restoration Team is a volunter based organization dedicated to preserving the rich biological diversity of the Santa Cruz Mountains Since its inception in 1990, thousands of people have given their time and resources to help restore this priceless wild habitat.
Similar to the U.S. www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov page, this site has information on invasive species in Australia, including scientific reports, policies, and control information.
GISP, the Global Invasive Species Programme, was established in 1997 to address global threats caused by Invasive Alien Species, and to provide support to the implementation of Article 8(h) of the Convention on Biological Diversity.


95% of my activities are geared towards reading or re-reading.
(no, that's not a scientifically measured number, but I'm pretty sure it's 100% true).
We know that reading is important. Getting students to read meaningful language helps them acquire that language. It's why we include FVR in our classrooms as a part of weekly routines!
Two of my favorite ways to start off a new story are Choral Translation and Volleyball (sometimes called Ping Pong) Translation. They're both very simple and basically zero prep!
Both of them involve someone reading the target language text and someone (or multiple someones) translating it. The purpose of the translation is to check for or verify understanding. Both of these are activities I learned at the TPRS conference I went to last spring!
I often do this at the very beginning of introducing a new story. I read the Spanish version and have students read or translate a text sentence by sentence as I go. I listen for clarity.
Profe: Hay un chico. Clase: There is a boy.
Profe: El chico es alto. Clase: The boy is tall.
If it rings out clearly, we move on. If I hear stumbles, or it gets oddly quiet, we pause on a word, or check for clarification.
Profe: El chico lleva los jeans azules.
Clase: The boy wears blue jeans. // The boy wears jeans blue.
Things like this happen a lot. I'm not worried about word order during choral translation, so the first few times I'll clarify that I don't care if you said blue jeans or jeans blue because the meaning is there. If the class as a whole kind of stumbles, I'll rewind to the part that wasn't clear and ask about a specific word, or I'll just state the meaning and we'll redo the sentence.
*It also makes life easier if you happen to have an even number of students, but it's not the end of the world if you don't. Just make sure you're clear about how the group of 3 should work!
Volleyball translation works the same as choral translation, except the students are working in pairs. Partner 1 reads a sentence in Spanish, then Partner 2 translates the sentence to English. Then, Partner 2 reads the next sentence in Spanish and Partner 1 translates.
Partner 1: Hay un chico. Partner 2: There is a boy. El chico es alto.
Partner 1: The boy is tall. El chico lleva los jeans azules.
The pattern would continue with Partner 2 translating and moving on throughout the story.
We usually do this with a timer on the screen. I tell students even if they reach the end they need to re-read the story until the timer runs out.
The "Ask 3 Before Me" rule fits nicely here. I tell students if you don't know a word, ask your partner. If your partner doesn't know, ask the group around you. If your group doesn't know, then you can ask Profe.
I don't do these activities with EVERY single reading, but we probably do one or the other at least once a week. They're a really easy way to check for understanding, and get lots of repetition in with a story. They're also super low prep! The partner variation allows for students to read out loud in a low-stress environment. One on one is much less scary than reading in front of the whole class.
Have you tried either of these activities with your classes? Which is your favorite? Do you have any questions about how they work? Drop a comment below, or come find me on Instagram!


Take a look at your closet right now. There's a good chance the space is overstuffed and disorganized, which can make getting ready in the morning downright dreadful. You might spend 10 minutes looking for the perfect outfit that shows your style and creativity and, after searching through your closet, you settle on an outfit you wore last week.
The 80-20 rule applies to many people's wardrobes. You end up wearing about 20 percent of your clothes, and the other 80 percent sit in your closet day after day—some, still with the tags on.
But you can get more out of your wardrobe by organizing and cataloging the clothes you already have.
Here's how to make your morning routine a little less stressful and a little more satisfying.
After you clean out your closet, get organized. Rather than cobbling together some DIY solutions for your clothes and accessories like a flimsy shoe rack that doesn't actually fit all your shoes or some shelving that's too narrow for folded sweaters, you might want to go with a custom closet solution.
A custom solution can help you keep your clothes organized because everything—from hanging storage to shoe cubbies—is made just for your wardrobe. When you choose a custom closet organization solution, a professional designer will assess the space—whether it's a reach-in closet or a walk-in closet—and develop solutions that'll help you create more storage.
An overfilled closet is one problem that contributes to using only 20 percent of your wardrobe. It keeps you from seeing what's tucked away in the deep recesses of your storage space. After you organize your closet, you should have a much better view of what clothes you actually own (remember that little black dress you bought two years ago but wore only once?).
To help you actually wear the clothes you own instead of turning to the same outfit again and again, there are a few ways to create a system. One is to turn all of your hangers so the hooks face forward. When you re-hang a top or a dress, turn the hanger so the hook faces backward. Do this until you've cycled through your wardrobe.
You could also begin to document what you wear—either by writing it down or taking selfies every day. This will help you see what you wore recently and help you make better decisions when you're planning outfits.
Style inspiration is everywhere—whether it's in the emails from your favorite apparel and accessory brands, magazines you read or blogs you follow. Clipping or pinning your favorite style photos and recreating looks with your own clothes can help you build new outfits that you may not have pieced together otherwise. Importantly, you should use this exercise as a creative way to maximize your wardrobe, not shop for new clothes.
Of course, in the digital age, you can also use an app to help you organize and get inspired with the wardrobe you already have. The Stylebook App can help you record clothes in your closet and create new looks based on what you already have. It takes some time to set up because you have to take pictures of your clothes, but if you build that time into your closet organization project, it's beneficial.
You can then add inspirational photos from blogs, fashion shows, celebrity looks or anywhere else you see something you'd like to try. It's another option for managing outfits digitally that'll help you not only get more out of your wardrobe, but also (hopefully) have a more peaceful morning routine.
If you're looking to get more out of your wardrobe and you've reached the "organization" phase, reach out to us to learn more about custom closet solutions—it's free!


The terrible events of the last week in America may significantly alter western perceptions of jihadist terrorism should those suspected of undertaking the Boston Marathon attacks be eventually proved to be culpable.
For those who are not aware, the province of Chechnya in southern Russia is demographically dominated by Muslims. They've been involved with a decades-old struggle for autonomy with Russia for some time, and have, at different times, been linked with the activities of al-Qaeda, with many young Chechen's receiving training in other theatres of jihad such as Afghanistan.
However, many in the west have always presumed the Chechen conflict to be one that was rationalised within the boundaries of secession, a struggle not explicitly congruent with the goals of groups like al-Qaeda (saying that, al-Qaeda has shown time and again that they're more than willing to support struggles of Islam against 'foreign' influence). For instance a 2009 report by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism stated that despite the visible presence of jihadist fighters associated with al-Qaeda, "the conflict in Chechnya is one of secession and not Islamic fundamentalism. The objective of the resistance is the creation of an independent Chechnya and not a fight against the west" (Scher 2009).
However, it's difficult to say that those accused of the atrocities in Boston are in fact linked explicitly to the run-of-the-mill jihadist terrorist groups America has been dealing with since September 11. It's been written that those accused of the bombings grew up in America and were not known to be involved in militant activity. It's actually pretty difficult to see what gains a Chechen would get from attacking American civillians, assuming that their raison d'etre is still dominated by dreams of Chechen autonomy.
Saying all that, radical Islam has proved to be a remarkably flexible ideological framework. It can both justify and motivate violence, but often acts a shroud for other context-specific grievances, such as competing value systems, political and social exclusion and territorial dispossession. These grievances could easily be one thing to motivate individuals to terrorism, even if their ethnicity might indicate some other rationalisation for violence.
What is clear to me, should those accused eventually be found guilty, it indicates the continued enigma that is terrorism. It's difficult to pinpoint general root causes of these sorts of violent acts. In the case of jihadist terrorism, I personally favour the grievance-as-cause thesis behind terrorism. Studies of Muslim migrant communities have concluded that vulnerable parts of Muslim communities may attempt to recast their 'otherness' in a reactive identity (Roy 2004: 45) (ror the record, I reject the argument of Islam as a pathologically violent religion). Such reactions could be made reality through the act of bombing American civillians participating in a marathon.
We'll have a to wait a bit longer to see the fog of conflict dissipate, until the truth about what exactly went on, that those suspected of the act are actually proved guilty, before we can draw strong conclusions. Whatever comes of it, these acts of violence have reverberated throughout the international system, and serve as a continued reminder of the lingering danger of terrorism.
 Scher, Gideon. 2009. 'Chechen Jihad: An Analytical Overview'. International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. Accessed 30 September 2009. Available at http://ict.org.il/Articles/tabid/66/Articlsid/743/currentpage/1/Default.aspx.
 Roy, Oliver. 2004. Globalised Islam: The Search for a New Ummah. London: Hurst & Company.


· The monetary base will increase at an annual pace of about 60-70 trillion yen.
· The bank will purchase Japanese government bonds (JGBs) so that their amount outstanding will increase at an annual pace of about 50 trillion yen, and the average remaining maturity of the Bank's JGB purchases will be about seven years.
· The Bank will purchase exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Japan real estate investment trusts (J-REITs) so that their amounts outstanding will increase at an annual pace of about 1 trillion yen and about 30 billion yen respectively.
· The Bank will maintain CP and corporate bonds amounts outstanding at about 2.2 trillion yen and about 3.2 trillion yen respectively.
· Recovery of Japan's economy has continued moderately.
· Overseas economies, mainly advanced economies, are recovering, slowly in parts.
· Exports have shown some weakness.
· Business fixed investment has increased moderately as corporate profits have improved.
· Public investment has levelled off at a high level.
· Employment and income has improved steadily and Private consumption has remained resilient.
· Decline has continued in housing investment.
· Industrial production has shown recent weakness.
· Business sentiment is favourable.
· The year-on-year rate of increase in the CPI is around 1.25 percent.
· Risks to the outlook include developments in the emerging and commodity-exporting economies, the prospects for the European debt problem, and the pace of U.S recovery.
· The Bank will continue with QQE, aiming to achieve the price stability target of 2 percent.
The unanimous decision on the above guidelines was made by the nine Policy Board members.


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British Lawmakers Form Campaign To Remove Britain From EU
June 8, 2015 Royce Christyn News, UK 4
A small group of British lawmakers are doing something daring. The conservative group of over 50 British lawmakers are forming a campaign to remove Great Britain from The European Union. The group is called The Conservatives for Britain, or CfB.
According to RT.com:
Over 50 Conservative lawmakers are forming a campaign to withdraw Britain from the European Union unless Prime Minister David Cameron achieves substantial changes to the UK's relationship with Brussels.
A new political group, called Conservatives for Britain (CfB), was launched on Sunday with members saying they will support Cameron's bid to try and get significant reform in the EU, but will push voters to reject it unless the prime minister manages to impose radical changes on the bloc.
CfB has the same upbeat view of the UK outside the EU as Business for Britain, a Eurosceptic business campaign group.
In a document setting out the CfB's basic position, the group says it has "an optimistic, globalist view of the UK's future" and "will discuss how to prepare for a possible out campaign."
The Prime Minister is trying to get senior European leaders to support UK calls for significant reform ahead of an in-out UK referendum on the UK's membership of the EU, which he has promised before the end of 2017.
The key areas in which Cameron is pushing for change include a restriction on the number of EU migrants with access to British welfare and benefits, gaining more independence from Europe for UK courts, improving the single market and safeguards to make sure countries like the UK, which are not in the Euro, are not put at an economic disadvantage by ever greater integration.
"We wish David Cameron every success, but unless senior EU officials awake to the possibility that one of the EU's largest members is serious about a fundamental change in our relationship, our recommendation to British voters seems likely to be exit," Conservative MP Steve Baker, one of the key people in CfB, wrote for The Telegraph.
"I have been struck by the dozens of Tory (Conservative) MPs who would vote to quit the EU now and who will not settle for anything less than fundamental change," Baker added.
But Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, who has in the past come out with fairly strong anti-EU rhetoric, insisted that Britain could fix its relationship with EU if the desired reforms were protected by treaty change.
"There was always going to be a group of our colleagues who wanted to come out of the European Union come what may," Hammond told the BBC's Andrew Marr, when asked about CfB.
The CfB adds another serious organization to the anti-EU voice in the UK. On Saturday the UK Independence Party (UKIP) called for all Eurosceptic politicians from all parties to put aside personal animosities and unite to form a cohesive No Campaign against continued membership of the bloc.
Former cabinet members John Redwood and Owen Patterson are both willing to be named publicly as members of CfB.
The Prime Minister has ordered all his government ministers to support his negotiations and has also said that they would be required to campaign for a Yes vote to stay in the EU. But Owen Patterson urged Eurosceptic ministers to be ready to resign in order to support what they believed in.
"We all hope that the deal is satisfactory and will be widely accepted but if there are individuals in the Cabinet who are not happy with the deal, they should be allowed to campaign. If that is not allowed, these people – if they have got any character about them at all and are interested in the future of their country – should stand down and campaign according to their conscience," Patterson told the Sunday Telegraph.
Rafal Trzaskowski, Poland's Minister for European Affairs, has warned in an interview with the Observer newspaper that even if the UK leaves the EU, to stay in the European free trade zone, it will still have to pay into the EU budget just like Norway and Switzerland have to. Britain would see its influence in not just the EU but in the world reduced, he believes.
"It would have no influence over the decisions yet it would have to subscribe to all the rules. London would not be that sexy a place for capital movement because it would have much looser links to Europe," he said.
Trzaskowski also warned that the way in which the British public will vote depends very much on how the referendum is painted by political parties and the media.
It is due to be close race, with the outcome by no means certain. A recent poll by ICM put the "Yes" vote on 59 percent, while 41 percent said they wanted to leave the EU.
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Boom In Japanese M&A Deals
Abenomics is incentivizing Japanese companies to look for opportunities abroad.
Author: Andrew Woodman
Japanese merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have surged to a level not seen since Japan's 1980s economic boom. According to data collected by Thomson Reuters' research unit, Japanese companies were involved in 2,950 deals totaling $290 billion in the first nine months of 2018, more than double the total for 2017. This activity represents the strongest nine months for Japanese M&A since records began in 1980.
The healthcare and telecommunications sectors account for 28% and 20% of these M&A deals, respectively, according to the same report. The two best illustrations of this trend are Takeda Pharmaceutical, which made a $62 billion bid for Dublin-based competitor Shire, and Sprint Corp—the US telecom giant controlled by Japan's Softbank—which is putting up $26 billion to buy T-Mobile.
Outbound deals account for the lion's share of this surge in Japanese M&A. The total value of outbound M&A deals for 2018 so far is $146.9 billion while inbound deals are worth a total of $3.37 billion according to the latest figures from Thomson Reuters unit Refinitiv. While the dollar amount of inbound deals in 2018 is relatively small, the number of deals is high (209) and follows a blockbuster year in which inbound M&A value reached $31.5 billion. Further dealflow is expected to be driven by the banking sector, the most high-profile example being the merger between Fukuoka Financial Group and Eighteenth Bank, two regional banks in Nagasaki.
"Consolidation among Japan's regional banks has started to gain momentum," noted KPMG's global financial services deal advisory lead Stuart Robertson in his 2018 global M&A outlook. "Japanese banks' recent performance reflects the challenges of shrinking customer bases amid low birth rates, a shift of economic activity and population to major cities, and ultra-low interest rates squeezing the profitability of regional banks."
Japanese M&A Surging
Year Value ($ Mil.) # of Deals Value ($ Mil.) # of Deals
2013 48,090.3 633 8,842.0 145
2014 57,054.6 672 13,032.1 230
2018 146,988.9 598 3,376.6 209
Source: Refinitiv.
The surge in Japanese M&A activity is also due in part to a friendlier business environment nurtured under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe whose economic program (dubbed "Abenomics") comprised of "Three Arrows": fiscal stimulus, monetary policy and longer-lasting structural reform.
"If the government gets the structural reforms in place and we have more deregulated markets, looser labor laws and cheap financing, this trend could continue," says Jacky Scanlan-Dyas, a corporate partner at the Tokyo office of international law firm Hogan Lovells which has been at the forefront of the recent deal-making boom. Speaking to Global Finance, she describes a "magic maelstrom" that is driving outbound activity. With a population in decline and a forecast for low economic growth, companies are seeking more overseas opportunities with the support of the government. "In a competitive world, especially when you look at the alternatives, Japan as the third largest economy really stands out as an interesting location to invest in."
"There is a hugely supportive political environment. [Prime Minister Abe] is really encouraging Japanese companies to go overseas," says Scanlan-Dyas. "There is also a very supportive financial environment where you have JBIC (the government-backed Japan Bank for Economic Cooperation) and other banks supporting Japanese companies going overseas with very low costs of funding. Companies have a surplus of cash and are investing it in M&A."
Scanlan-Dyas notes that two of the biggest groups targeting overseas assets are trading houses and companies looking to make strategic acquisitions. The former—being focused on energy and infrastructure—have been particularly active in emerging markets while the latter have focused on building distribution chains and manufacturing facilities in more developed markets. Although data shows that outbound M&A activity vastly outstrips inbound activity, there are indications that inbound activity may be experiencing a surge of its own.
"Typically 80% of the work we do is outbound and 20% is inbound. However, over the last 18 months we have seen an unprecedented surge in inbound deals," adds Scanlan-Dyas. "This has tipped the scales and our primary focus is now on inbound instead of outbound transactions. There are a few drivers for this surge in inbound activity; some are economic, while others are social."


On February 26, 2019, GW Pharmaceuticals plc (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The full text of the press release and the related attachment are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Item 2.02, and Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any of the Company's filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
London, UK, Carlsbad, CA, February 26, 2019: GW Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: GWPH, GW, the Company or the Group), the world leader in the development and commercialization of cannabinoid prescription medicines, announces financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
§ IND open for pivotal Phase 3 trial in Rett Syndrome. Expected start Q2 19.
§ Several new formulations of CBD in development including modified oral solution, capsule and intravenous formulation. PK data expected in 2019.
§ FDA meeting in December resulted in regulatory pathway in the U.S.
GW Pharmaceuticals will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the quarter ending December 31, 2018 financial results today at 4:30 pm EST. To participate in the conference call, please dial 877-407-8133 (toll free from the U.S. and Canada) or 201-689-8040 (international). Investors may also access a live audio webcast of the call via the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.gwpharm.com. A replay of the call will also be available through the GW website shortly after the call and will remain available for 90 days. Replay Numbers: (toll free):1-877-481-4010 or 919-882-2331 (international). For both dial-in numbers please use conference Replay ID: 44354.
About GW Pharmaceuticals plc and Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
Founded in 1998, GW is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform in a broad range of disease areas. GW, along with its U.S. subsidiary Greenwich Biosciences, has received U.S. FDA approval for EPIDIOLEX (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome in patients two years of age or older and which is now available by prescription in the U.S. The Company has submitted a regulatory application in Europe for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with LGS and Dravet syndrome. The company continues to evaluate EPIDIOLEX in additional rare epilepsy conditions and currently has an ongoing clinical trial in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). GW commercialized the world's first plant-derived cannabinoid prescription drug, Sativex® (nabiximols), which is approved for the treatment of spasticity due to multiple sclerosis in numerous countries outside the United States and for which the company is now planning a U.S. Phase 3 trial. The Company has a deep pipeline of additional cannabinoid product candidates which includes compounds in Phase 1 and 2 trials for epilepsy, glioblastoma, and schizophrenia. For further information, please visit www.gwpharm.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect GW's current expectations regarding future events, including statements regarding financial performance, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions, the relevance of GW products commercially available and in development, the clinical benefits of EPIDIOLEX (cannabidiol) oral solution and Sativex (nabiximols) and the safety profile and commercial potential of EPIDIOLEX and Sativex. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events could differ materially from those projected herein and depend on a number of factors, including (inter alia), the success of GW's research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, and the acceptance of Sativex, EPIDIOLEX and other products by consumer and medical professionals. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties associated with an investment in GW can be found in GW's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Form 10-K filed on 29 November 2018. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. GW undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.


In a world that is technologically advancing, it is not a surprise to find out that even today we have innovative shipping containers. Most manufacturers have gone out of their way to produce some of the best and most advanced containers in the market to meet the ever increasing demand for containers that can help companies to ship or store hazardous goods or items.
One advantage about these containers is that they are versatile and strong hence can handle a large number of goods that are needed. The 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers provide the kind of protection that any industry that would want for its hazardous goods that are either shipped or stored. One key differentiator with the 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers is the fact that they use the most advanced technology for safety purposes. Materials that are hazardous or toxic can be transported using these containers.
They are designed to protect the materials that are being stored or transported but they also protect the staff and the public hence making it a prerequisite for companies that want to store dangerous items or want to ship dangerous items.
The 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers are very good especially when you are handling goods or materials that are highly flammable and combustible liquids. These containers are normally used for storage and shipping of class 3 hazardous materials.
The main features for these containers are the following.
The containers are fitted with an emergency exit door which helps in case of a fire or an emergency.
It has a ventilation system.
The containers have taps that help in case there is a spill in the container.
When shipping items that are highly flammable then the best container to go for is the 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers since the can handle such items and also handle combustible liquids. Since the container is fitted with a tap, it can also handle non-hazardous liquids that can spill during transportation. With the containers being waterproof and weather-proof, they provide an extra layer of protection such that the items that are being transmitted are safe till they reach their final destination.
The containers that have proper ventilation are the best that any company that is in Australia should go for. Amidst all the accidents that occur now and again due to thenegligence of the staff handling the containers, it is also good to get people who are well skilled especially when it comes to how to handle these containers.
The 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers should be those that are able to meet the regulations of the authorities of the Australian government and are approved by them.
Most of the 40ft dangerous goods shipping containers should be those of high quality that can easily handle the hazardous materials. Your safety is only guaranteed when the quality of the container is above board hence it is important that quality containers will always deliver. Good containers that have proper ventilation are the best to secure or go for in the market.


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Teacher Plays Saxophone as His Brain Tumor is Removed
For Love of Science, Music,and Medicine
When a young music teacher stayed awake and played the saxophone during surgery to remove his brain tumor, it was part of an extraordinary six-month collaboration. The teacher wanted to be reassured he wouldn't lose his musical ability. The medical team wanted to know more about how the brain processes music.
Dan Fabbio was teaching music and finishing his Master's degree in music education in the spring of 2015 when dizziness, nausea and oddly hallucinatory sights and sounds sent him to the hospital. He was 25 and had been in good heath. After having a CAT scan, doctors told him he had a mass in his brain. He was referred to the University of Rochester's Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. There he met neurosurgeon Web Pilcher, MD, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, who had earlier teamed with Brad Mahon, PhD, an associate professor in UR's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences to develop a sophisticated Translational Brain Mapping Programfor patients needing surgery to remove tumors or control seizures.
Mapping the Brain for Music
The brain maps are developed for each patient, based on a battery of tests that identify such important functions as motor control and language processing that maybe located near a tumor and potentially disrupted by the surgery. Human brains are organized in more or less the same way, Mahon explained in a UR press release. "But the particular location at a fine grain level of a given function can vary up to a couple centimeters from one person to another. So it's very important to carry out this kind of detailed investigation for each patient." Tumors and surgery can damage brain tissue and disrupt communication between different parts of the brain, Pilcher explained, so precise information about each individual's brain is vital.
Fabbio made it clear to his doctor that music was his life, his passion ad his profession. As Pilcher explained in an NPR interview, his team had mapped the brains of hundreds of people, including doctors, lawyers, a bus driver and a furniture maker. But they had never mapped a musician. So they turned to Elizabeth Marvin, PhD, a professor of music theory at UR's Eastman School of Music. Marvin, who also holds a position in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Science, studies music cognition, the ability of the brain to profess and remember music.
Marvin and Mahon developed tests for Fabbio to perform while having fMRI scans of his brain. He'd listen to short melodies and hum back the tune. Then he'd do language tasks, such as identifying objects and repeating sentences. The fMRI detects changes in oxygen levels, so the parts of the brain activated during the tests helped identify brain areas important for music and areas important for language. Fabbio's brain map showed the location of the tumor-which was not malignant-and it was near the area of the music function.
The doctors wanted to know whether they were successfully saving Fabbio's musical ability, so they asked him to bring his saxophone into the operating room and, if possible, play it during surgery. Fabbio knew that his brain would be exposed during surgery, and doctors warned that the breath needed for long notes could make his brain protrude beyond the skull. So Fabbio and Marvin settled on a gentle version of a Korean folk song that could be played with short, shallow breaths while he was lying down. He was awake and performing musical tasks during the surgery. When the tumor was out, Fabbio played the Korean tune flawlessly. An emotional operating room staff burst into applause.
A few months after the surgery, Fabbio was playing, enjoying and teaching music again. Marvin, who had monitored his musical responses throughout the operation, reflected on her experience. "The whole episode struck me as quite staggering that a music theorist could stand in an operating room and somehow be a consultant to brain surgeons," she said. "It turned out to be one of the most amazing days of my life because it felt like all my training was suddenly changing someone's life, and allowing thus young man to retain his musical abilities."
The research is described in an article in Current Biology. The mapping and research suggest that the right posterior superior temporal gyrus (STG) in the human brain is specialized for aspects of music processing.
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"If somebody is driving in violation of the odd-even policy, a private citizen has no right to stop the person," said Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on AAP government's plan to rope in volunteers to implement the rule. Speaking to NDTV, Mr Bassi warned against volunteer "vigilantism" and said "if any private individual is found indulging in any act which constitute an offence, we are going to take action". He said odd-even was a policy rolled out in a "hurry" and exemptions to it were "ambiguous".


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14 Books, Movies, Podcasts, and More That Got Us Through September
Need a distraction?
By Anna Borges
Images courtesy of companies
We're always consuming media here at SELF, from the buzziest books to the most binge-worthy TV shows—which means we're full of recommendations. To pass on our recs to you, I ask my coworkers to share any form of entertainment that they've enjoyed each month, including both new releases and oldies but goodies. Much like those from the previous few months, our September installment of our Got Us Through series (in which we recap all of our entertainment recommendations month-to-month) is full of books, TV shows, games, albums, and podcasts that provided us with some much-needed distraction amid everything going on in the world.
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Read: Twice in a Blue Moon (and pretty much anything else) by Christina Lauren
I'd never read romance novels before but somehow stumbled upon a romance books sub-Reddit this month, and I'm so glad I did! That's where I discovered the writing team known as Christina Lauren, made up of two friends, named Christina and Lauren, who work together to write romance books. In the past three weeks, I've read five of their books, and I just started a sixth. Some of my favorites so far: Twice in a Blue Moon, Love and Other Words, and The Unhoneymooners. These are fast, easy, fun, and genuinely distracting reads. Just what I'm looking for. —Carolyn Kylstra, editor in chief
Read it: $11, amazon.com; or $15, bookshop.org
Watched: Dawson's Creek
If there's anything I learned about myself amid this pandemic, it's that I'm a sucker for early-aughts television. Watching TV from past decades helps me escape our current reality, which is a pretty valid form of self-care if you ask me. For the uninitiated, Dawson's Creek follows four friends (Dawson, Joey, Pacey, and Jenn) as they grow up in Capeside, Massachusetts, a quaint, Stars Hollow–esque town. It's the perfect balance of will-they/won't-they romantic drama, with many completely unrealistic plotlines—a standard in 2000s-era teen TV—and plenty of corny humor thrown in. It serves as wonderful background TV, and you're sure to find a connection with at least one of the characters. —Sarah Madaus, editorial assistant
Watch it: Free with subscription, hulu.com
Read: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
UGH, my feelings. Cemetery Boys was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it did not disappoint. A perfect mash-up of my two favorite genres (rom-com and supernatural fantasy), Cemetery Boys is about Yadriel, a trans boy who summons a ghost in order to prove to his traditional Latinx family that he's a true brujo. The problem is that he summons the wrong ghost. And that ghost is a hot bad boy who has some unfinished business. Do you see where I'm going with this??? For a book that's also about death and grief, Cemetery Boys is often hilarious and swoony, which was exactly what I needed as a moody autumnal escapist read this year. (Also—fun fact—the author, Aiden Thomas, made history with this book: It's the first trans-centered fiction book by an openly trans author to make the New York Times best-seller list.) —Anna Borges, senior health editor
Played: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
I got a Nintendo Switch Lite this month, and I am thrilled with this purchase. I haven't played Mario Kart since the N64 days, and I was a little worried I'd hate the controller or have a hard time getting back into it—but nope! It's so fun. You can play with friends or solo, and I've found that it's been a great replacement for mindlessly scrolling through social media, which I'm trying very earnestly to do less of these days. Enthusiastic thumbs up. —Kylstra
Play it: $60, nintendo.com
Listened to: A Simple Podcast
So, either you're wondering why a podcast dedicated entirely to the 2018 film A Simple Favor exists or you know exactly why a podcast dedicated entirely to the 2018 film A Simple Favor deserves to exist. No matter which camp you fall into, I recommend A Simple Podcast as long as you like at least one of the following things: queer women, hilarious women, Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, mommy bloggers, weird genre-defying movies, movies that are so bad that they're good, incredible costume design, Paul Feig—you know what, just listen to it. I promise you'll find yourself excited to watch or rewatch this should-be classic. —Borges
Listen to it: Free, Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Read: The Swap by Robyn Harding
There have been a ton of thrillers with obsession at the crux, but I have to say, The Swap takes that simple premise and turns it into a dark, twisty, can't-look-away creep-fest that kept me hooked—despite how many times I yelled, "No, you don't want to do that!" in my head while reading.
The woman at the helm of it all is Freya, a beautiful and charismatic transplant to the Pacific Northwest who enchants the small town. Awkward teen Low meets her first and is instantly taken in by her extraversion and promises of close friendship. Then 30-something Jamie meets Freya, and they become fast friends, leaving Low on the outside looking in.
The atmosphere is deep, dark, and humming with anticipation. This book has mystery, jealousy, competition, betrayal, and quite a few cringes. I'd highly recommend it for someone who's looking for a total diversion. —Christa Sgobba, senior fitness editor
Listened to: Holy Moly! by Blues Pills
This is the first new music from Blues Pills, a Swedish throwback rock group, in six years, and I could not have been more ready for it to arrive. Their specialty is a '70s-inspired, driving, bluesy, psychedelic rock with powerful, soulful vocals that just get deep into my being. And the lyrical themes on this new album alternate between amped up "I got this shit" vibes and "Oh, shit, no, I'm still depressed" vibes, which pretty much sums up my emotional state these days. Bonus, these are excellent shower-karaoke anthems! —Sarah Jacoby, associate news director
Listen to it: Free, Spotify
Watched: The Social Dilemma
This dramatized documentary on Netflix isn't exactly what I'd call entertainment so much as absolutely terrifying, but I highly recommend it anyway. It features a bunch of former tech executives sounding the alarm about the existential threat of unregulated social media giants. Specifically, it takes a hard look at how the financial incentives of an advertising-based revenue model may lead to worldwide catastrophe thanks to artificial-intelligence-powered algorithms that prioritize user engagement over all else, especially when implemented at scale and when manipulated by bad actors (like authoritarian governments). It feels very much like a 2020s version of Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death, but on steroids. (Fair warning: It also reminds me a lot of this two-part Wait but Why comic strip/masterpiece about the existential risk of artificial intelligence. When I first read these comics when they came out in 2015, I was so freaked out about the prospect of A.I. destroying humanity that I had to institute a rule in my household that we couldn't talk about A.I. at all after 9 p.m. so I could sleep at night.)
ANYWAY, I know that this little description isn't exactly making this documentary sound like a barrel of laughs, but if you've got the nerves for it, it's definitely worth a watch. —Kylstra
Watch it: Free with subscription, netflix.com
Watched: High Fidelity
Back in April, senior health editor Patia Braithwaite mentioned High Fidelity in a roundup of Hulu shows to try if you're looking to cheat on Netflix. As someone whose face Netflix is probably extremely sick of seeing, this recommendation has been such a gift. In this remake of the 2000 film that starred John Cusack, Zoë Kravitz plays Rob, a record-store owner recounting the stories of her five most intense heartbreaks. The show is just the perfect mix of excellent music, incredible fashion (which is a given when Kravitz is involved), really attractive people having great chemistry and hurting each other's feelings, and so much nostalgia for pre-pandemic life in a way that, weirdly, feels comforting instead of painful. I've already watched the whole season twice, and I'm sure there are many more High Fidelity rewatches in my future. But don't get me started on the fact that Hulu canceled it, so there's no season two to look forward to. I'll keep my feelings about that between me and Change.org. —Zahra Barnes, executive editor
Listened to: Hard to Stop by High Spirits
High Spirits has always specialized in that zippy, punchy, upbeat, and cheesy-in-the-best-way type of heavy metal, and this album is no different. I've found that it's particularly great for listening to while working because it just pushes and pushes along. This is the album I put on when it's 4:30, I have one thing left to do that I've been putting off all day, and I need to just get. shit. done. One word of warning though: You may be inclined to break out into random air guitar breaks while listening to this. It's unavoidable. I'm sorry. —Jacoby
Played: We're Not Really Strangers
I ordered this game earlier in the pandemic and love playing it virtually or IRL with people I love. It's the perfect question-and-answer game to play with your significant other or close friends to get down to the nitty-gritty. It's also a low-key form of therapy because there are a lot of questions you would never even think to ask or go there about. And depending on how deep you want to get, there are three levels, level one being the mildest and level three being the deepest. It's been great. I highly recommend it! —Amber Venerable, visuals director
Play it: $30, werenotreallystrangers.com
Watched: Aggretsuko
I'm a latecomer to this adorable, way-too-relatable animated Sanrio show. It's centered around the life of Retsuko, a socially anxious red panda who works in the accounting department of a large company by day—and lets out her frustrations with death metal karaoke at night. As a metal fan myself, I was instantly in. But as I kept watching, I was really struck by how well the show tackled the career and romantic-relationship issues and anxieties so many millennials face early in their careers. I did not expect a cute show about a metal-loving red panda to give me so many legitimate feels! —Jacoby
Read: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans
I grew up in the Mennonite church, went to Mennonite school until college, and was a counselor at a Mennonite sleepaway camp. And yet I struggle deeply with my faith. I ordered this book on a whim a few months ago, when I was inspired to try to rebuild my relationship with God. The author, Rachel Held Evans, if you're unfamiliar, passed away in 2019 and was known for her writing and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation in the Christian church. In Searching for Sunday, Evans writes for those who feel disconnected from and hurt by the Christian church. She includes many anecdotes from her own faith journey, which is deeply comforting. This book served as a balm for my soul, which was broken by the church community I grew up in. It gave me hope for the future of the church and for my own faith journey. Looking back, maybe I didn't order it on a whim, after all. —Madaus
Watched: Lovecraft Country
I don't usually like anything remotely frightening or sci-fi driven, but this show is truly mind-blowing. I think the real genius comes from how it melds being a Jim Crow–era period piece with monsters, and the deeper meaning there. Every single episode, the costumes and storyline have me shook. The writing is brilliant, the visuals are stunning, and Jurnee Smollet, Jonathan Majors, and Aunjanue Ellis really take you there with their respective characters. I can't wait for the last few episodes! Waiting with bated breath. —Venerable
Watch it: Free with subscription, hbomax.com
Anna Borges is a writer and editor who joined SELF in May 2019. She's also the author of the book The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care. Previously, she has held positions at BuzzFeed and Women's Health, and could be found writing around the internet about mental, emotional, and... Read more
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When on a strict diet, it can be very hard to resist a bar of chocolate if it is right under your nose. Are you likely to eat it there and then? Or wait until the end of the week to intensify the satisfying experience? Whatever your answer, researchers now say they can explain the difference in people's ability to resist temptation.
According to researchers from the Brain and Spine Institute in Paris, activity in the hippocampus of the brain - an area of the brain involved in forming, storing and organizing memories - is crucial in making the decision to delay rewards.
Previous studies have analyzed human's temporal choices, with researchers conducting brain scans while participants are asked to make monetary choices, such as $10 now or $11 tomorrow.
"However, these paradigms miss an essential feature of the inter-temporal conflicts we have to face in everyday life," says Dr. Mathias Pessiglione of the Brain and Spine Institute and leader of the study.
"[...] immediate rewards can be perceived through our senses, whereas future rewards must be represented in our imagination."
To reach their findings, published in the journal PLOS Biology, the researchers conducted a series of experiments on volunteers using more natural rewards that people come across in everyday life. For example, participants were asked if they would like a beer today, or a bottle of champagne in a week's time.
The participants were presented with choices between immediate rewards that were presented as pictures, or future rewards that were presented as text, meaning participants had to "imagine" the long-term rewards.
The researchers found that the ability to select future rewards was linked to the amount of activity in the hippocampus.
They then conducted the same experiments on a group of patients with hippocampus damage as a result of Alzheimer's disease, alongside patients with behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) as a result of prefrontal cortex degeneration. The prefrontal cortex of the brain is known to implement behavioral control.
Results showed that those with bvFTD demonstrated high impulsiveness in all choices, but those with Alzheimer's disease showed more bias towards immediate rewards when long-term rewards had to be imagined.
Dr. Pessiglione says the reason for these results is because the hippocampus plays an important role in imagining future situations by building details that makes long-term rewards appear more attractive.
"Indeed, this structure has long been considered as essential for storing past episodes, but scientists have recently discovered that it is also involved in simulating future situations.
The consequence is that patients with hippocampus damage suffer not only from memory deficits, but also from a difficulty in imagining goals that would counter the attraction of immediate rewards and motivate their actions on the long run."
Medical News Today recently reported on a study detailing the potential for mind control after researchers discovered a specific brain activity that is triggered when people use numbers or quantitative terms in everyday conversation.
Whiteman, Honor. "How our brain resists temptation in preference of 'future rewards'." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 27 Oct. 2013. Web.


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McKenzie Long was the 2017 DI Indoor State Champion in the 60m event.
One of Ohio's premier track teams is headed to Liberty University to compete at this weekend's VA Showcase. The Pickerington Central Tigers are looking forward to testing themselves at one of the country's best meets and coach, Tremayne Peppers insists that his squad could surprise people in Lynchburg.
Pickerington Central is off to an outstanding start in 2018 with several individuals among the state's leaders in their respective events. Namely, Zac Robinson resides at #1 in the 400m just ahead of his key training partner, Terry Simuel who occupies the second spot and University of Pitt Panther commit, Crockett Schooler is 3rd in the 60m hurdles due to his recent 8.22 effort at the Kent State University High School Meet #1. On the girls side, Jaydan Wood is first in the 400m and second in the 800m and senior, Mckenzie Long is second in both the 60m and 200m events. Not surprisingly, due to their wealth of individual talent, the Tigers also have exceptional relay teams, particularly the girls 4 x 200m and boys 4 x 400m who both lead the state rankings.
Coach Peppers is interested in gaining an understanding for where his team stands at this early stage of the indoor season and he feels like there's no better way to find out than to have his athletes compete against a collection of the country's best. While he has high hopes for his entire squad, he notes that Jaydan Wood currently appears to be the closest to mid-season form so he's excited to see what she can do when presented with the elite level of competition that the VA Showcase will provide. Peppers also indicated that he, like most high school track enthusiasts, is interested in watching the AAU 300m invitational race that'll have the dynamic trio of Tyrese Cooper, Brian Herron and Eric Allen Jr. all competing against one another and the AAU 500m invitational race where Cooper and Herron will go head to head.
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Fifteen years ago, after a few very dark years I realised that I could not hide from certain traumatic life events, and decided to explore ways to move forward in life. That life looked good from the outside - a career, money, parties, but something inside was wanting something more, or, more accurately , I think it was screaming for less. An adventure with a mushroom lead to a glimpse of something profound, and sparked a period of investigating plant-based shamanism. And so I found myself attending a week's course in plant shamanism, based at Tourne, a retreat centre and grand old house in the French Pyrenees.
The course had its own facilitators, Tourne's hosts and chefs were Ram and his wife Paula. While the course was interesting, and healing, both my wife and I agreed that the biggest impression had been left not by shamanic plants or tools or facilitators, but by the simple graceand presence (even in the face of adversity) of our chefs/hosts. The shaman who facilitated the course that week said something on the first night that did however stick with me - when you have grand experiences, look beyond the fireworks and sparkles, because that is where the real treasure lies.
So we wondered what it was that had made this impression or impact on us, was it the effect of breathing in good clean air, was it the energy of the house, land or mountains there, or was it the people holding that space? Well whaddya know? It turned out to be all three and more, and the chefs knew a trick or two about a lot more than just good food. Both my wife and I signed upsoon after to a body of work called the 100 Days, a correspondence course over two years, and began attendinggroup meetings and other retreats at Tourne and guided by Ram (meditation, tai chi, qigong, toltec encounters), and so began, what is now, a twelve year relationship.
As a student of Ram's, what was being studied? The simple answer, for me, is that Ram has been a teacher of life and how to live it. A profound lesson in just … being. Someone who lives simply and by their word, and someone who embodies what they teach and is the example. I had just spent ten years working in advertising, a place where these values don't have much meaning, and people who practice impeccability are few!
Over the years, the tuition receivedhas been from various traditions, various forms and practices, which have reaped practical, tangible and relevant benefits, and yet what is being ultimately pointed at is somehow common to, but also beyond all traditions, forms, and practices. It took me some time for me to realise this. And what is it that is being pointed at? Have a look, see for yourself!
Ram is a fantastic storyteller, something he did professionally i believe. He weaves a web of magical words that you can get lost in and which confound your logical reasoning - which is exactly what is intended in the first place i think. When i first met him, probably 70% of what he said went whistling over my head, but when I learned to listen from my heart I started to catch a lot more!
So, a man of many hats, of many skills and talents, who offers compassion and softness, but who can also be fierce when necessary. Through the endeavours that I have seen Ram engage with, there is a receptive and creative energy present, that he states is not his, and in agreement, i would say that i recognise that energy this same creative force runs through my life, and the lives of every other created being. So even though we may both manifest, experienceand engage with this energy in different ways, there is an understanding that this creative energy does not belong to an "I" or a "me", and that in its infinite permutations, it is available to everyone to experience and live in greater connection to, be it any sphere of creativity.


The pageantry of rivalry games is something cherished in history, such as the Army-Navy game or the Iron Bowl of Auburn versus Alabama, but little matches the fiery matchup between the states whose border is the Red River.
Oklahoma and Texas have played each other for a century, and the passion for a game already so beautiful has never been encompassed more than inside the walls of the Cotton Bowl on an early Saturday afternoon in October. This year's game is one that matters, as is every year's game. The winner of this game has often earned the winning team a seat in the Big 12 championship, and often a spot in the top 10 of the AP poll. With star-studded offenses on both teams and defenses that do need help, this game is turning out to be an instant classic to remember for years.
Statistically, the Sooners have the edge, but Texas' offense can produce some big plays. With Sam Ehlinger under center for the Horns, averaging 7 yards a play, be sure to keep an eye on him to open up some big opportunities for Texas. The Sooners defense has not been very productive, with average pass and rush yards allowed within the hundreds, and their 3rd down defense is 99th in the nation, allowing 6.3 yards per 3rd down. Impact players to watch on the Sooner defense are Kenneth Murray Jr, who recently vs Army broke the single-game school tackle record with 28. Murray is an attacker up front and will be a major factor whenever Mike Stoops chooses to send in a backer blitz. He makes the QB hurry out of the pocket with his rushes, and with defensive linemen, Neville Gallimore and Kenneth Mann adding pressure with the backers rushing will sure make a fun matchup to watch.
Offensively, the Sooners have the edge, with Heisman hopeful Kyler Murray. Murray has thrown for 1,460 yards and 17 touchdowns in only 5 games and is averaging 17 yards a throw. A major loss to the Sooner team is redshirt Junior running back Rodney Anderson, who suffered a knee injury in the second game of the season. Although Anderson is out for the season, star sophomore Tre Sermon has filled the shoes, as well as senior Marcelia Sutton and freshmen Kennedy Brooks and T.J Pledger, who were top of their class for the position they were in. Running has not been the most productive thing for this offense, but passing is the main threat with Murray behind center. Sermon has put some numbers up, rushing for 294 yards already on 55 carries, and is averaging 5 yards a run. Texas does have some power to match on defense though, only allowing 19 points per game on an average against opponents, including TCU and USC to name a couple. Key returning player Charles Omenihu has put some numbers up on the season, including 11 solo tackles and 4 tackles for loss in just 5 games.
This game has been a famous one to watch for over a century now, and this one has high stakes.


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Lord, you have called us a name -- your children. We seek to live up to your trust in us, not just as individuals, but as your people called together in our sins to be perfected by you. We give thanks, we rejoice in your goodness. Bless us in our worship today. Amen.


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