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The Venetian, Las Vegas
The Venetian, Las Vegas: Our most recommended tours and activities
1. Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise
Mix with megastars and get face-to-face with superstars at with a ticket to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, the world's greatest wax museum. Meet Marvel's megastars like, Nick Fury, the Hulk, Spiderman, and Captain America. Cruise along the Venetian Hotel and Casino on a gondola ride. Take a ride on Miley's life-size wrecking ball and bow down to Queen Bey. Take a spin on a DJ set with headliner Steve Aoki. Feel the thrill of plunging in a pool of a million poker chips and party with the Wolf Pack boys. Sail on a gondola cruise on the water outside the iconic Venetian Hotel and Casino with views of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Float beneath bridges, beside cafes, under balconies, and coast down the Grand Canal. Be transported by the soothing sound of the water and the romantic songs of the gondoliers. Complete your experience by selecting the option to add a delicious all-American meal at the Hard Rock Café after your gondola ride.
2. Secret Food Tours Las Vegas
Learn about the story of a city that started from nothing, and has become an unapologetic shrine to excess and change. Discover the home of the iconic shrimp cocktail, and see how the once inexpensive buffet, was transformed into a visually stunning and gastronomic experience with a new price tag to match. Across a 4.2 mile stretch, enjoy world-class cuisine from several countries and more than 20 celebrity chefs. Experience some of the best Vegas has to offer, leave with a better understanding of the unique food history and influence Las Vegas commands in the epicurean cycle. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Las Vegas' most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of its culture and history.
3. Vegas Ghosts: Gangsters, Glitz, and Gore Ghost Tour
Embark on the first and only walking ghost tour that brings you straight to the Sin City's most haunted area: the Las Vegas Strip. On this tour, you will discover the ghosts of Vegas at night, and learn about the famous city's shocking past. This entertaining and informative walking ghost tour will take you to eight locations including Planet Hollywood, Harrah's, Palazzo, and more. Your knowledgable tour guide will tell you of the hauntings that take place at iconic buildings along The Strip. Be surprised by the many hidden and lost stories, along with reported hauntings that are sure to send a tingle up your spine. Throughout the spooky experience, learn the darker side of Las Vegas' most popular attractions. Get the chills as you hear accounts of signs and visitations from prominent mobsters, failed actors seeking vengeance, and victims of ghastly accidents present at each of your stops. Hear their stories told by your experienced guide.
4. Las Vegas: Buddy V's Ristorante Lunch and Helicopter Flight
Enjoy the bustling ambiance of Las Vegas with a combo activity to make for the perfect romantic date or special family outing. Try the three-course tasting menu at Buddy V's Ristorante for lunch, then fly over the night sky as you take in the colorful lights of the iconic Strip. Head over to Buddy V's inside of The Venetian Resort. Try the dynamic Italian menu created by Buddy Valastro, best known for TLC's Cake Boss. Delight yourself with his beloved family recipes, like Grandma's Meatballs, My Wife's Eggplant Parm, grilled salmon, and shrimp scampi, as well as dessert. Hop on a helicopter for a thrilling flight overlooking the highlights of the Strip at night. Take in unique sights of the Luxor's Sky beam, the Eiffel Tower replica, the Fountains of Bellagio, Doge's Palace Plaza, and the 1,000-foot-tall Strat & SkyPod.
5. From Los Angeles: 7-Day Golden Experience Tour
Day 1: LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops. Head north to the world-famous Route #1 where you'll get to see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full-size coaches will travel the 17-mile drive exclusively). Visit the town of Carmel and enjoy some free time to stroll in town before departing to reach your hotel at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport. Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN Start your tour at the Fisherman's Wharf with a cruise in the world-famous bay. See great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island on your way to Sausalito. Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Stay overnight in Modesto. Day 3: MODESTO – YOSEMITE Summer Route: Head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome. After a beautiful day in the park, head to Stevenson Ranch and stay the night at the Comfort Inn and Suites Stevenson Ranch. Day 4: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS Head east through the desert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. Stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow and in the evening, take a tour of the strip to see some amazing hotels such as Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and more. Stay overnight at the Harrah's Hotel. Day 5: LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – PAGE Start the day traveling through the desert and through the Navajo Indian reservation before you arrive at the south bank of the Grand Canyon. After lunch, continue along the canyon east stopping at some of the Indian market places to browse the handmade arts and crafts. Then, head to the Page and Lake Powell area for the evening where you will stay at the Quality Inn View of Lake Powell. Day 6: ANTELOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON Tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water, and sand. Then head west to Bryce Canyon, home to the most amazing natural sculptures in the world. Experience the unique changing of the colors during the sunset from one of the vista points in the park (this may change due to changing sunset times). After the visit, head towards the town of Kanab, where you will stay overnight at the Days Inn Kanab. On certain departures, the tour will continue to Cedar City for the night. Day 7: ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS Head into Zion Park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin River that runs through the park. Arrive in Las Vegas and head towards Los Angeles for a late night.
6. San Francisco: 6-Day Excursion of Southwestern United States
Day 1: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN Meet your tour at the Public Library to embark on a city tour. Enjoy a cruise in the world-famous bay. See great views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Stay overnight in Modesto. Day 2: MODESTO – YOSEMITE Head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome. Stay overnight at the Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch. Day 3: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS Head to Las Vegas and stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow. In the evening, take a tour of the strip and see amazing hotels such as Caesar's Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and more. Stay overnight at Harrah's Hotel. Day 4: LAS VEGAS – GRAND CANYON – PAGE Start the day traveling through the desert and through the Navajo Indian reservation before arriving at the south bank of the Grand Canyon. Learn how throughout the years, the Colorado river carved its way down to the sea and created a wonderland for geologists. After lunch, continue along the canyon east, stopping at some of the many Indian market places to browse the handmade arts and crafts. Then head to the Page and Lake Powell area for the evening. Day 5: ANTELOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON Tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water, and sand. Then head west to Bryce Canyon, home to the most amazing natural sculptures in the world. Experience the unique changing of the colors during the sunset from one of the vista points in the park (may change due to changing sunset times). After the visit, head towards the town of Kanab. On certain departures, your tour will continue to Cedar City for the night. Day 6: ZION PARK – LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES After breakfast, head into Zion Park. Tour the park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin River that runs through the park. Leave for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas with an option for a late night return to Los Angeles.
7. From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Shuttle Pickup
We have 3 different pick up points conveniently located along the Las Vegas Strip (Mandalay Bay, Bellagio, Venetian) where you will be picked up shuttled to the banks of the might Colorado River. We will then paddle through primitive volcanic canyon walls towering over 900' and through giant volcanic boulders at the opening of Black Canyon. Venture out of your kayaks on land where you will hike up a hill to learn some fascinating history about the area and get a spectacular view of the entire canyon. Back your kayak into the Cave to witness the remarkable emerald green water. Enjoy hanging out with friends and family while enjoying the wildlife drama unfold on both Nevada and Arizona shorelines. Be prepared to see desert bighorn sheep, osprey, falcons, bald eagles, and great blue heron in their natural setting!
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise
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Secret Food Tours Las Vegas
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Las Vegas: Buddy V's Ristorante Lunch and Helicopter Flight
From Los Angeles: 7-Day Golden Experience Tour
San Francisco: 6-Day Excursion of Southwestern United States
From Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Kayak Tour with Shuttle Pickup
Top sights near The Venetian, Las Vegas
1. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
2. The LINQ Promenade
3. Valley of Fire
4. Eiffel Tower Experience
5. The Mob Museum
Top Attractions in Las Vegas
1 The Mob Museum
2 Criss Angel Theater
3 Saxe Theater
4 V Theater
5 Las Vegas Motor Speedway
6 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
7 A Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
8 Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
9 Luxor Hotel & Casino
10 Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
11 Valley of Fire
12 The LINQ Promenade
13 The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
14 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
15 Excalibur Hotel & Casino
16 Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
17 MGM Grand
18 New York-New York Hotel & Casino
19 Miracle Mile Shops
20 Caesars Palace
Things to Do in The Venetian, Las Vegas
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6 The Venetian, Las Vegas Night tours
7 The Venetian, Las Vegas For first-time visitors
8 The Venetian, Las Vegas Day trips
9 The Venetian, Las Vegas Rainy-day activities
10 The Venetian, Las Vegas Outdoor sports
11 The Venetian, Las Vegas Natural Attractions & National Parks
12 The Venetian, Las Vegas Photography tours
13 The Venetian, Las Vegas Wheelchair accessible
14 The Venetian, Las Vegas UNESCO sites
15 The Venetian, Las Vegas National parks
16 The Venetian, Las Vegas Day trips
17 The Venetian, Las Vegas Viewing points
18 The Venetian, Las Vegas Family-friendly activities
19 The Venetian, Las Vegas Small group activities
20 The Venetian, Las Vegas Landmarks & monuments
Day Trips from Las Vegas
1 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon
2 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon
3 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Zion National Park
4 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park
5 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park
6 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park
7 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire
8 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam
9 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Seven Magic Mountains
10 Day Trips from Las Vegas to Route 66
Other Sightseeing Options in The Venetian, Las Vegas
Want to discover all there is to do in The Venetian, Las Vegas? Click here for a full list.
What people are saying about The Venetian, Las Vegas
We Took the First Gondola Out in the Morning... Perfect Timing to Beat the Las Vegas Heat and Fun Way to Start the Day!!! Our Gondolier(ess) was Awesome and Knowledgeable... You Really Feel as if You are in Italy!!! Definitely Recommend!!! (Remember to Go to Madame Tussaud's Museum First to Get Your Gondola Validation)
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise Reviewed by Cecily, 11/1/2022
The wax figures of Madame Tussauds are truly remarkable. Yes..some are creepy and a few are way off but majority of the figures are spot on. The gondola ride is EVERYTHING!! The Gondoliers are professional and/or trained singers with phenomenal personalities
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise Reviewed by Joy, 11/28/2022
The wax museum was great and the boat ride was icing on the cake. Had a great time.
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise Reviewed by Arthur, 11/17/2022
very good and cute. the only complaint is the time.it is too short ride.
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise Reviewed by Alexander, 11/20/2022
beautiful and the worker on the boat was very talented
Las Vegas: Entry to Madame Tussauds with a Gondola Cruise Reviewed by Glass, 10/28/2022


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Journey to a Zero-Waste World. Let's Create a New Vision.
As we all recalibrate to the current environment, we are reminded of what is important and how connected we are. Although we face many challenges, we must not let these heavy times delay the important work we are called to do for our planet. It's time for collective action to reverse the plastic waste crisis. The future of the planet is in our hands.
This blog series has been developed for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry to encourage and support collaboration and sustainable packaging innovation. We must work together to succeed in this system-level work. Our first step is to establish a shared vision for the future – a vision for a zero-waste world.
Blog Series: Journey to a Zero-Waste World
The packaging materials of the past were not designed with the end in mind. As our oceans fill with plastic, it is clear that is time for the packaging industry to evolve our materials and material management systems.
There are many unseen industry dynamics that are blocking sustainable packaging innovation. To break through these blocks we have developed this series, 'Journey to a Zero-Waste World,' as a means to support industry change and provide a shared framework and language. Our goal is to foster collaboration and inspire innovation.
Throughout the course of this series, we aim to shift the paradigm around how the industry thinks about materials. We will cover the big picture of the entire packaging ecosystem, including materials, manufacturing, and waste management, and discuss new strategies for eliminating waste.
-- RCD Packaging
To kick-off this journey, we must first define a shared vision for the future – a vision for a zero-waste world.
Chapter 1: Let's Create a New Vision
We have all come to know the devastating realities of our current plastic waste crisis. The fact that scientists predict that by 2050 the plastic in the ocean will outweigh the fish is enough to make anyone jump into action. But where do we start?
Today, the packaging industry has the opportunity to create a new future – one where we can deliver products to one another without creating excess waste in the process. The first step is to envision the ideal state of a zero-waste world.
Imagine a world without waste. A world where every trash can is replaced by a recycling bin and compost bin. The oceans and waterways are clean, and the stomachs of birds, fish and whales are free of plastic.
We have a new way of thinking about materials and designing products to be harmonious with nature. All products and packaging are made out of materials that can be reused, recycled or composted. Green chemistry is used to eliminate toxins, and a new class of single-use packaging has been developed to provide nutrients to the next natural cycle – land, soil & sea – if they should ever
escape our material collection infrastructure.
In this world, carbon is sequestered with healthy soil and product distribution systems are solar powered. Basic knowledge about materials and the circular economy are part of education fundamentals like geography and math. This is a world where all humans are material mindful.
Although this vision for a zero-waste world may seem impossible to some, we have the manpower and the intellect to build it.
The Journey to a Zero-Waste World
As an industry, it is important to take this journey to a zero-waste world in unison. As we embark on this collaborative work, let's use the vision of the zero-waste world as an ideal state to strive for; a target to align our efforts and move forward in the same direction.
Map to a Zero-Waste Future
Establish a shared vision and get real about the size and scale of our waste crisis.
Map out the materials and infrastructure used today, how packaging is made, and the limits of our existing waste management infrastructure. This helps us understand what tools we have available.
Look to the basic principles of circular economy to bolster material end-markets and establish new criteria of what materials we will let into the system moving forward.
Work together to develop new materials and build new material management systems.
Incorporate the fundamentals of material & material management into our school systems, and make material education a top priority.
It's Time to Upgrade Our Materials
As the industry moves towards a zero-waste world, a large portion of our packaging must be redesigned around material reuse. As such, we will need to develop new reusable packaging and novel reuse infrastructure to handle a large portion of product delivery.
Yet, not every product can fit this reuse model. There are many circumstances in which we need lightweight single-use packaging so that we can safely deliver goods to one another and protect products from the environment and contamination. This is where flexible film packaging plays a major role today.
These multilayer laminates are lightweight and cheap, which makes this type of packaging a favorite among CPG brands. Unfortunately, conventional flexible film packaging is made out of materials that are not recyclable and are a major contributor to the ocean plastic crisis.
To get to a zero-waste world, we must redesign single-use packaging and rethink our materials.
The petroleum plastic materials of the past will not get us to where we need to go. Plastic single-use packaging was invented in a time when people thought their resources were infinite and their impact small. The engineers, brilliant as they were, developed packaging materials to perform, but did not consider the end-of-life of these materials in their design criteria. They could not have imagined how the plastic packaging they were developing would soon clog the rivers and flood the seas.
We Now Know Better... We Must Evolve.
It is time to create new materials and material management systems. Sustainable packaging technology today is in its early stages, like when computers were the size of a room. Just as computer technology has evolved rapidly, the evolution of sustainable packaging technology can develop with collective focus and energy. While there are already some great bio-material packaging technologies available, we need a lot more. We need new films, coatings, and inks that do not wreak havoc on nature. As we drive the packaging industry forward, we will find our solutions in unsuspecting places such as the science of soil health, and design concepts inspired by biomimicry. It is time to think about materials in a whole new way and create packaging that functions like an orange peel to the orange.
Time for Collective Action
Getting to a zero-waste world will take a lot of work. It will take industry-wide education, collaboration, and innovation to evolve our materials and material management systems, including recycling, reuse, and our composting infrastructure.
The siloed nature of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is just one of several blocks to sustainable packaging innovation. To break through we must step outside the normal competitive nature of business. We are already seeing a major trend of companies willing to share knowledge to address global scale issues like ocean plastic. For example, many large corporations are starting to align their sustainability efforts around the 'Circular Economy' guidelines set by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
This is a great start, but collaboration is needed to move solutions forward. This can be done through industry-wide innovation workshops and cross functional rapid prototyping teams working across the value chain. It is a simple, yet powerful idea. Ongoing teamwork creates a potent idea pipeline, bringing great solutions to the market faster. As a group we are powerful. Leaders need to ideate and develop new ideas and solutions to drive us forward. As we embark on this collaborative work, let's use the vision of the zero-waste world as the "ideal state."
As an industry we have proven we are capable of great things. We are brilliant innovators very capable of coordinated action. The future depends on our focus and commitment to this important shift. Let's build a movement together and form the plans. Let's #changepackaging4good.
Side Notes: The Origins of 'Zero-Waste' Terminology & Culture
The term zero-waste, first coined in the 1970's, is defined as a set of principles focused on waste prevention – with a goal that no trash be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. We build on this definition, and use the term 'zero-waste' throughout this series to symbolize our targeted collective vision.
There is also a movement of zero-waste as a lifestyle. People that live a zero-waste lifestyle organize their lives to avoid almost all single-use plastic. We have much admiration for the individuals that are disciplined enough to live this way.
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Amlawdd Wledig (Middle Welsh and other alternative spellings present in relevant sources include Amlawd, Amlawt, Anlawdd, Anlawd, Amlodd, Amlwyd, Aflawdd and Anblaud) was a legendary king of sub-Roman Britain. The Welsh title [G]wledig, archaically Gwledic or Guletic and Latinised Guleticus, is defined as follows: "lord, king, prince, ruler; term applied to a number of early British rulers and princes who were prominent in the defence of Britain about the time of the Roman withdrawal; (possibly) commander of the native militia (in a Romano-British province)".

Location
He is described as a king of 'some part of Wales, possibly on the border with Herefordshire. If it is accepted that King Gwrfoddw of Ergyng (see below under children) is Amlawdd's son, there would be a logic to Amlawdd also having been a king in the Ergyng or Herefordshire area.

Family

Ancestry
At least three different genealogies are suggested for Amlawdd Wledig:

The Bonedd yr Arwyr (Section 31) names Amlawdd as the son of Kynwal, son of Ffrewdwr, son of Gwarvawr/Gwdion, son of Kadif[en]/Kadien (Gadeon), son of Cynan, son of Eudaf, son of Caradoc, son of Brân, son of Llŷr.

Peter Bartrum notes that a different genealogy for Amlawdd is present in Peniarth MS 178, part 1, p. 1 (by Gruffudd Hiraethog, c. 1545). There, Amlawdd's daughter is named as Eigr ferch ('daughter of') Aflawdd Wledig ap Lambor (or Lambord) ap Manael ap Carcelois ap Jossue ap Evgen chwaer ('sister of') Joseph  Armathia. Bartrum explains (p. 130) that around the year 1400 the monks of Glastonbury adapted the lineage of the Vulgate Quest's Grail Kings to descend from Enigeus (sister of Joseph of Arimathea) down to Lambor, father of the Maimed King, who in this account fathers an unnamed son who is in turn the father of Arthur's mother Eigr or Ygerne. Bartrum points out that later Welsh texts adapted this genealogy, replacing the word filius ('son'), which stood for the unnamed son, with Amlawdd Wledig.

 It has also been suggested that the name Amlawdd could be a variation of the name Amleth or Amlethus, which appears in Saxo Grammaticus' thirteenth century Gesta Danorum and is the origin of Shakespeare's character Hamlet. However, Amleth is described as a Jute (rather than a Dane) who marries the daughter of the British King on his first trip to Britain. In terms of the chronology, Amleth could be identical to Amlawdd Wledig. However, Amlawdd is not described as being of Jutish or Saxon origin in the Welsh Arthurian texts.

Wives
Amlawdd is said to have been the husband of Gwen, the daughter of Cunedda Wledig, the legendary northern king said either to have migrated or to have been sent south by Vortigern to drive Irish invaders from the Kingdom of Gwynedd.

Children
A number of figures from the Arthurian legends are suggested (with varying levels of plausibility) to have been the children of Amlawdd, including:
 Eigyr, Igraine, Ygerne the mother of King Arthur.
 Rieingulid, the mother of St Illtud.
 Goleuddydd, the mother of Culhwch.
 Tywanwedd, Tywynwedd or Dwywanedd, the wife of Hawystl Gloff and the mother of Caradawc Vreichvras, Gwyn ab Nudd, Gwallawc ab Lleenawg, and Tyfrydog or Tyvrydog. (Source: Bonedd y Saint) Tyfrydog was a saint who flourished in the sixth century.
 Two unnamed daughters, sisters to Enfeidas (f), by Amlawdd's fifth wife Denyw (see Wives, above). Enfeidas is said, in Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône to be Arthur's aunt, a goddess, and the queen of Avalon.
 Gwyar, argued by some to be the mother of Gwalchmai or Gawain; however, others argue that Gwyar is a male name and that Gwyar is therefore the name of Gwalchmai's father. Gwyar is also said to be the wife of Geraint and the mother of Cadwy (Cador)
 Llygadrudd Emys ('Red-Eye Stallion') and Gwrbothu Hen ('Gwrfoddw the Old'), listed as brothers of Arthur's unnamed mother in Culhwch and Olwen, killed by Twrch Trwyth at Ystrad Yw. Gwrbothu Hen may refer to the later historical King Gwrfoddw of Ergyng, or an ancestor of his as denoted by the epithet  ('the old' or 'the elder').
 Gweir Paladr Hir ('Gwair Long Staff') and Gweir Gwrhyd Ennwir ('Gwair False Valour'), listed as "uncles of Arthur, his mother's brothers" later in the Arthurian court lists of Culhwch and Olwen.

Relationship to King Arthur and debated historicity
Amlawdd Wledig is named in many sources to have been the maternal grandfather of King Arthur, while others suggest he is a genealogical construct, created in order to justify the kinship connections referred to in the Welsh prose tale of Culhwch and Olwen between Arthur, Culhwch, St Illtud and Goreu fab Custennin. Amlawdd does not appear in the list of Kings of Britain given by Geoffrey of Monmouth.

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Arthurian characters
British traditional history
Hamlet
Holy Grail
King Arthur's family
Mythological kings
People whose existence is disputed
Sub-Roman Britons
Sub-Roman monarchs
Welsh mythology
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You probably know, that AssetManager might be useful to avoid overlapping of static files like css, js, images in serveral different modules. That is awesome and so on and bla-bla-bla - you can read about it in the Understanding "Assets" article.
But wait! Do you really create modules so often? I can tell what you really do very often when you develop web applications.
You write new pieces of Javascipt code, you update CSS, you add elements to your CSS-sprite images!
And if you are in constant cycle of improvements, then you probably need to deliver all of those tasty new features to your end-user.
And here is the big question: Is it really so hard to do?
And the answer is... nope, it's easy! You just need to know how to do it the right way.
If you think, that storing your files in a folder on the server and then just changing them will deliver it's new contents to the end user then you are deeply mistaken. All your static files by default will be cached by user's browser and will stay there for a long-long time. The cache will be cleared, only if you change the name of the file.
Really? I find this too difficult and this may cause a lot of troubles, if you for example refer to the same static files in several widgets or views. This may cause conflicts.
And here is short and simple explanation of how to do it the right way (on the author's humble opinion).
First thing we should do is to start using AssetManager in our project.
That is simple. Explanation below.
Create folder named 'assets' under your protected folder.
And place all your static files there. You might skip some files, like favicon or maybe logo or maybe some documents which are referenced from some other websites and have to be located under constant URL.
You may ask: "Hey man, but how will we refer to these files? They are under protected now!"
Just read further and you'll know it.
You probably already have a custom base Controller class for all of your controllers.
What we did now is we created a getter method which publishes our /protected/assets folder and stores the path of published files in _assetsBase private property.
There are several interesting options for CAssetManager.publish() method.
Now we can use our assetsBase property everywhere to refer our assets.
You can write it this way, because $this is the Controller instance here.
Now, if you remove all subfolders in your /assets folder under the website root, then you'll notice that Yii will automatically create new randomly-named folders.
But if you take a closer look, then you'll notice, that even if you changed the contents of your static files and cleared the assets folder, the new assets subfolder's names will be similar to they were before!
"What the hack?" - you'll ask!
Well, this problem is described in this topic thread and SamDark actualy resolved it with his patch on Nov 8, 2011 and those second $hashByName parameter of CAssetManager.publish() method does all the magic now.
$hashByName parameter set to false says to Yii to build assets folder name as the hash from dirname of the path being published and its modification time.
And this means, that all your end-users will have to re-validate their browser's cache and will get your new highly improved static files right away.
This is an excellent solution for a small project.
I used to be extended CAssetManager, but for a small project once it is garbage.
+1, great idea, clear explanation. Excellent!
For Step 4, instead of go to in linux console, we could do the following.
Permission 777 and what about just touch()?
I don't have access to the shell so using exec() is great. Anyhow it only works when I set the permisssion for assets folder to 777. Otherwise I get an access denied error message.


When South Houston High School junior and singer John Ramirez learned that he placed first in the state in the Texas Music Educators Association competition, it was music to his ears.
All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. Needless to say, Ramirez was over the moon when he was selected as this year's winner.
Over 60,000 students initially participate in the All-State competition in Texas. Of those, 1,500 are selected for the honor to perform in one of 15 band, orchestra or choir ensembles. This competitive process begins throughout the state in auditions hosted by 28 TMEA Regions.
Individual musicians perform music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advance from their Region to compete against others in seven TMEA Area competitions. The highest ranking musicians in this competition qualify to perform in the TMEA All-State music group.
These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors during the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention.
In the last round of the competition Ramirez was up against the top five singers from four TMEA regions, and ranked number one.
His award-winning performances at All-State are the product of about seven years of practice in Pasadena ISD schools. Ramirez, a bass two singer in the school choir, began singing about seven years ago when he was a student at Rick Schneider Middle School. He attended music camps at the University of Houston and Sam Houston State. In the time leading up to All-State, singing became his life.
Ramirez will take the stage and showcase his singing talent during the school's production of Fame, the musical beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 29, 30 and 31.
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Lancaster among the best places to retire, according to U.S. News & World Report
Philadelphia jumped four spots from last year's rankings
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the third best city in the U.S. to retire, according to U.S. News & World Report. Philadelphia ranks No. 27.
Lancaster might be best known for its Pennsylvania Dutch culture, but it's apparently also a pretty good place to retire.
The city ranked third on U.S. News & World Report's listing of the best places to retire in 2020.
Lancaster, located about two hours from Philadelphia, fell two spots in the annual rankings after shining in the No. 1 position last year. Decreases in its happiness and housing affordability scores prompted its fall from the top position. But it still received a 7.4 overall score.
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Florida took the cake with three cities ranked among the top five, including Fort Myers in the No. 1 position.
Here's the top five for 2020:
1. Fort Meyers, Florida
2. Sarasota, Florida
3. Lancaster, Pennsylvania
4. Asheville, North Carolina
5. Port St. Lucie, Florida
Pennsylvania claimed seven spots in the Top 100. Philadelphia jumped four spots to No. 27 with a 6.8 overall score and a 5.4 score for housing affordability. York joined the ranking for the first time at No. 60. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh fell 13 slots to No. 18.
Here are the Pennsylvania cities that ranked among the top 100 places to retire:
3. Lancaster
18. Pittsburgh
23. Allentown
25. Harrisburg
38. Reading
60. York
84. Scranton
No cities from New Jersey or Delaware made the list.
U.S. News & World Report examines several factors when ranking the top 125 cities, including housing affordability, happiness, desirability, retiree taxes, job market and health care quality.
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The Flowr Corporation (TSXV:FLWR) has "restructured" 25 per cent of its global workforce in the pursuit of positive cash flow
The tighter company expects to save more than C$6 million annually in headcount expenses
More resources will be focused on its Canadian dried flower market to maximise current sales momentum
The Flowr Corporation (FLWR) is currently steady at $0.46 per share, with a market cap of $54.66 million
The Flowr Corporation (TSXV:FLWR) has "restructured" 25 per cent of its global workforce in the pursuit of positive cash flow.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has added to the woes of an already struggling cannabis industry. An over-hyped market has resulted in failing expectations and the implementation of some drastic survival measures.
Flowr says that new operational program will save more than C$6 million in annual headcount expenses alone. The decision comes as the company makes moves to tighten the timeline towards cash flow positivity in the second half of 2020.
Vinay Tolia, CEO of The Flowr Corporation, said that the changes were not taken lightly.
"The changes we announced today were part of an ongoing comprehensive review of our operations to reduce costs, focus on the highest value priorities and accelerate cash flow generation, in addition to some of the anticipated macro-economic headwinds stemming from COVID-19.
"The resulting company will be a leaner, more efficient organization," he added.
Flowr also announced its intentions to focus more resources on the Canadian dried flower market. The company has reported positive sales momentum, particularly with its BC Pink Kush products.
"Our fundamental thesis that consumers demand quality dried flower has been proven correct as evidenced by heavy demand for our flagship strain, BC Pink Kush," continued Vinay.
"We also look forward to the release of our newest high THC strains BC Louis XIII and BC Tahoe OG in the coming months."
Construction of Flowr's R&D facility, pursuant to a strategic agreement with Hawthorne, is substantially complete. The company plans to seek licensing approval for the 45,000 square foot site in the second quarter of this year.
The Flowr Corporation (FLWR) is currently steady at $0.46 per share, as of 9:35am EST.


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Refugees, immigration from third countries in general, and intra-EU mobility of workers will remain dominant issues in Europe for many years to come. How these challenges are addressed will impact Europe's cohesion and capacity to act. MEDAM will address the most relevant research questions and pressing concerns of policy makers. We will engage directly with policy makers and civil society, as well as disseminating our findings and research-based policy recommendations through our flagship output, the annual MEDAM Assessment Report, policy briefs and research papers.
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When I took office, our economy was in freefall — millions of Americans lost their jobs and paid the price of the worst recession of our time. But with grit and determination, our people fought their way back and began working to rebuild an economy that works for everyone. Although we have added more than 15 million jobs in the last 6 years, too many people are still feeling left behind in our 21st-century economy. And because the jobs of today and tomorrow require more advanced skills and training, apprenticeship programs play an increasingly important role in helping people succeed in the workforce. This week, we celebrate the ways this job-driven training model prepares Americans for meaningful employment, and we resolve to expand access to this essential pathway to opportunity.
Registered apprenticeships connect job-seekers to better paying jobs that are in high demand, and by providing hands-on experiences and allowing Americans to earn while they learn, they help workers gain the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in our modern economy. More than 90 percent of apprentices find employment after completing their programs, with graduates earning an average starting salary over $60,000. In addition to benefitting employees, apprenticeship programs also help employers by increasing productivity and innovation with a high return on investment. A variety of industries — from healthcare to construction to information technology and advanced manufacturing — are using apprenticeship programs to meet their workforce needs. To bolster the competitiveness of those industries and others, it is imperative that our Nation continues investing in apprenticeship programs. Across our country, State and local leaders have done just that — in some cases expanding apprenticeships by over 20 percent in their regions. And since 2014, 290 colleges have joined in the effort to offer college credit toward a degree for completing apprenticeship programs.
My Administration applauds these widespread efforts and remains committed to supporting apprenticeship programs. Two years ago, I announced a goal to double the number of registered apprenticeships, and with 125,000 more active apprenticeships today than in 2014, we have seen the largest 3-year increase in nearly a decade. We invested unprecedented levels of Federal funding in apprenticeships, including recently awarding more than $50 million in new grants to States through the ApprenticeshipUSA initiative. This year, we also invested over $20 million to start new apprenticeship programs and help historically underrepresented individuals — including women, minorities, and people with disabilities — access apprenticeship programs. Last year, I signed the first-ever annual Federal funding for apprenticeship programs into law, and I will keep calling on the Congress to continue funding these efforts so that this work is carried forward for years to come. And because those who have served our country in uniform deserve every opportunity to enjoy the American dream they helped defend, we are working to provide assistance to service members and veterans who seek to enter registered apprenticeship programs.
During National Apprenticeship Week, employers, sponsors, and leaders across our country will host open houses to highlight the significant value of apprenticeships in our economy. Let us encourage more employers to offer — and more workers to take advantage of — these indispensable learning and training opportunities, and together let us continue working to equip the American workforce to meet the demands of an ever changing future so it is filled with prosperity and opportunity for all who are willing to work for it.


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Choose a novel ot short story in which the method of narration makes a major contribution to its impact
With any novel, the narrative stance is important in setting the tone, atmosphere and for determining how the reader will perceive the novel and characters held within its pages. This is especially so in The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald's skill as a writer and his choice of narrator enables the reader to attain a very favourable position within the story, gaining information as the book progresses as well as allowing for a good deal of excitement and an edge of curiosity.
The book is narrated in the first person, bringing an essential personal element to the story telling as well as opportunities for some very clever construction, characterisation and events for Fitzgerald to place with great care inside the novel – all of which are vital in increasing my appreciation of the text. From the opening pages, it is clear that Fitzgerald's priority was to make Nick a likeable, credible and trustworthy character: without this, the novel would not work at all for me.
From the beginning, Nick is portrayed as an unjudgemental man, quiet, tolerant, a good listener and seeming a rather pleasant individual. He is also useful as a narrator, being privy to many events and conversations between the characters – especially Gatsby, who trusts Nick and treats him as a confidant. "Within and without" This line perfectly describes Nick's position as a narrator within the story. He is not witness to all events, often giving him a useful 'opting out clause' to use whenever an event happens or some information is revealed which may serve to negatively alter the reader's opinion of Nick.
For example: he does not know of Jay and Daisy's past, he finds out from Jordan; he was not present when Myrtle was killed, he learns of the events from the Greek coffee shop owner who becomes a witness in his investigation of events and he also doesn't see Gatsby's death, instead forming an 'imaginative reconstruction' from the information he posesses. This helped me to relate to Nick, I knew of his character and was discovering unfolding events as he did and by helping the relationship between protagonist and reader, Fitzgerald contributed to my appreciation and fondness of the text.
I also can see that Nick's position within the web of relationships is perfect; he lives next door to Gatsby and he is a cousin of Daisy's, therefore has also met Tom before. This position is another aspect of why Nick's narrative stance increased my liking and appreciation of the book, he is in the 'loop' and therefore provides a sufficient place from which I can view the story and yet he is not in too deep … there is still intrigue and excitement as he proceeds to describe the separate stories interlocking into one.
The novel is made up a series of the social gatherings that Nick attends, and it is through these gatherings that the events of the story are gradually unfolded to both Nick and to myself. The first very important gathering is when, for the first time in the novel, he sees Daisy and Jordan together. Here Fitzgerald is able to inform the reader of their past encounters as well as using detailed description with which to introduce the reader to these two characters. Immediately, I had perceptions of both characters yet, as always, there was a hint of something else which encouraged me to read on.
The second important meeting that Nick attends is Gatsby's party, an event which involves the narrator being privy to a great deal of speculation over who Gatsby actually is.. I found this especially effective as neither myself or Nick had encountered Gatsby, the various -sometimes wild and silly- ideas being of interest to us both. The act of including gossip and guessing helped to build up the tension and suspense which had came before Gatsby was eventually introduced – appearing a polite man with a wholly enchanting smile.
However, Nick and Gatsby did not get to engage in a 'one to one' conversation, which planted yet more curiosity within both Nick and myself and the the lack of information served its intended purpose in making both myself and Nick desire to know more about this 'Jay Gatsby'. The character of Jordan is also expanded upon in the party as Nick talks alone with her. As first seen from the prior meeting, Jordan is a "new woman" and is often cynical, boyish and self-centered; she is described as beautiful yet also as dishonest, having cheated to victory in her first golf tournament as well as being fond of continually altering the truth.
Through his skillful use of social encounters and information drizzled in tantalizing amounts, Fitzgerald compells me to appreciate the novel's intricacy yet more. Fitzgerald also includes a number of contrasting characters within the novel which further increase my liking and appreciation of the text, prompting me to look further into the way the characters have been formulated.
The contrast between Myrtle and Daisy is quite a clear one: Daisy is described as delicate and almost appears frail in certain places in the book, she is quite emotionally restrained and holds an almost unfaltering control over what image she gives to the outside world. She dresses in white and is of good circumstances and wealth, something which her contrasting character Myrtle is without. When first met, Myrtle is described as "a thickish figure of a woman", she is "faintly stout" and has a face posessing "no facet or gleam of beauty".
However, unlike Daisy, she has a distinctly sexual air about her; she "carries her flesh sensually", the "nerves of her body .. continually smouldering" and proceeds to wet her lips before ordering her husband to fetch some chairs for her guests. Myrtle aspires to be Daisy, changing three or four times in one night to give an air of sophistication and wealth which has eluded her – even in marriage, when she was disappointed to find out her husband was indeed not as gentlemanly as he claimed to be.
These two characters paint a rather bleak picture of the American Dream as the one who has not made the Dream a reality is unhappy as she tries to achieve it while even Daisy, who has attained the Dream, is still not fully unhappy. This sentiment is further emphasised in Gatsby, a man who spends many of his hours dreaming away only to find that the Dream would be better if it stayed that way – the reality proving to be bleak and damaging. The story is also narrated to an extent through the objects within it. Places within the novel tell the story that Fitzgerald intended them to and even the weather has a hand in aiding the book along.
The East Egg represents the old aristocracy, those who appear to be set in their rich ways and are able to control and oversee their wealth to an acceptable standard. The West Egg is the newly rich, excited by their new wealth and yet not quite knowing what to do with it – modern parallels drawn with today's Celebrities and also, perhaps to a more poignent degree, Russia's newly rich who pour out of the cities and into the surrounding countryside where they construct their excessively flamboyant gold encrusted palaces.
The Valley of Ashes is those who haven't attained the American Dream and the social decay caused by supporting those on East and West Egg who do. As mentioned earlier, the weather also matches the current mood of the story without fail. Gatsby and Daisy's reunion begins amid pouring rain which perfectly symbolises the awkward and somewhat ominous nature of the meeting. Then their love is re-lit as the sun emerges, Daisy even dropping her veil of control and shedding a few tears.
The later confrontation between Gatsby and Tom takes place under the burning sun on the hottest day of the year whereas Gatsby is killed by Wilson on the first day of autumn. Through including these techniques, Fitzgerald has urged me to look more closely at the techniques employed in the text, therefore serving to increase my overall appreciation of the novel. As is evident, the method in which a text is narrated is a vital ingredient when the author wishes for success.
The Great Gatsby is made to stand out through this clever use of narrative and also the multitude of intricate additional features of the book which further serve to encourage the reader to look a little deeper into the text, uncovering even more features to look over. With this book, I have been compelled to dig in amongst the lines and pages, to examine more closely the literary techniques employed and have been rewarded with a much deeper understanding and stronger appreciation of both The Great Gatsby as a novel and Fitzgerald as a writer.
Point Of View In The Great Gatsby English Literature Essay
Consider this view of Gatsby, with particular reference to his relationship with the various Long Island circles in which he moves
Compare the writers' presentation of the women characters in the novels
How are the two books an exposure of two different ideals – The Great Gatsby – Heart of Darkness


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Fast forward three weeks, and they're now preparing to exhibit professionally crafted pieces to the larger public. But they're just not displaying their art. They are demonstrating to this community that change is absolutely possible and collaboration can triumph over division. Add to that the fact that some are Israeli Jews and others are Arab, Palestinian, and American, and you have a whole lot of awesome in one place.
different ways, and they are all struggling to keep their heads in the program. But they've done beautifully and come out the stronger for it. I had a small experience with rocket warfare when I was in Israel two years ago, yet I know it's nothing compared to life growing up in the region. I struggled to place my feelings into the pool when I came here, but I know that this time has helped me grow up and see war in a very different light. Now more than ever, the implications of the work here are immediate and so crucial.
To me the answer is so simple, but I understand why the question is asked so much. "Does it work? Does Artsbridge actually make a difference?" Uh, if you're expecting us to send the students to the debate tables to arrange a cease fire, the answer is no. Will Artsbridge stop the rockets from firing on both sides? No. Not right now it won't. But one of the most important ideas we've discussed in these past few weeks is the crucial notion that every human being deserves the same respect and opportunities and that individuals have an enormous responsibility to retain their own humanity by recognizing the humanity of others. This means putting love, compassion and empathy before violence, anger and hate. Hate is always an easy way out because it takes humanity out of the equation. To hate something, you have to to trivialize it, make it seem small and insignificant. But in learning to recognize the humanity in each other, our students have chosen to love others rather than hate them. If you love someone, you instinctively want to protect them, to care for them, to support them. I've seen an incredible support system develop between these students, who never knew the others existed up until a few months ago. And in the cultural narratives of Israel and Palestine (and in most countries if we're being honest), it is so easy to forget that human beings exist on both sides of the wall.
So, yeah, duh, Artsbridge makes a huge difference. It gives young people the tools to go back into their communities having understood what the view looks like from the other side, having spoken and laughed and cried and danced and swam and played and created with human beings from the "other" side, humans whom they didn't know existed. Abstract concepts about "groups" and "identities" have hopefully been replaced with concrete faces, voices, and unique personalities that have bonded and will never be forgotten. And I think they've all found that they're not so different after all.


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"The racially and religiously diverse cast, emphasis on safe sex practices, and careful maneuvering around queer plot tropes offer a compelling, teen-movie-esque portrait of the times… A painful but ultimately empowering queer history lesson." -- Kirkus Reviews
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Aminah Mae Safi's new young adult novel is rooted in a famous plot arc from the television show Gilmore Girls — but you don't have to be a fan to enjoy this dense, fulfilling love story.
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The fake Miss Rumphius was the subject of a 1982 children's book written by Barbara Cooney.
The real Miss Rumphius is at least partly responsible for the gorgeous show of lupines throughout Maine's countryside in early summer. The wildflowers thrive in Maine, but they aren't native to the state. How they got there and spread in such profusion is a mystery explained only by – well, an old lady who was the real Miss Rumphius. ..."
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This summer will be one for the books! We've rounded up 12 of summer's must-read young adult books, and you'll want to read them all.
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TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL by Aminah Mae Safi is included on this wonderful MS. Magazine June reading list!
14 books to read in honor of LGBTQ+ pride month
Both Helene Dunbar's WE ARE LOST IN FOUND (Sourcebooks, September 3rd 2019) and Aminah Mae Safi's TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL (Feiwel & Friends, June 11, 2019) are featured on this GIRL'S LIFE round up!
Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall
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On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Driving Forces cohost Jeff Simmons led WBAI's special coverage, Pride, Progress, and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall. Guests during the third hour of the show were: Columbi
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Wendy Strothman and FREDERICK DOUGLASS author David W. Blight at the Pulitzer Prize luncheon today!
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16. Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi
Release date: June 11
What it's about: Sana Khan is a cheerleader, straight-A student, and overachiever. Rachel Recht has one ambition: To become a director someday. Rachel hates Sana, mostly because she believes she was the butt of a cruel prank at Sana's expense in the past. After a certain incident on campus, both girls are forced to work together on Rachel's directorial project — what could go wrong? This is an amazing F/F, enemies-to-lovers YA romance that draws inspiration from the iconic Paris and Rory friendship from Gilmore Girls, set in Los Angeles.
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Aminah Mae Safi's TELL ME HOW YOUR REALLY FEEL was picked by independent booksellers for the Summer 2019 Kids Indie Next List!
"If you wanted Gilmore Girls to be a little less white and a whole lot gayer, this is the book for you. It's a rom-com about two ambitious women fighting against the world, themselves, and their feelings for each other, and learning how all those things can peacefully coexist. This book is a lot like your favorite rom-coms but with a cast of characters you don't usually see."
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Aminah Mae Safi's Tell Me How You Really Feel is an ode to romantic comedies, following two girls on opposite sides of the social scale as they work together to make a movie and try very hard not to fall in love.
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I am trying to find the words for what it means to be a carefree Muslim girl, when Christchurch has just happened
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Your emotions are directly tied to the smells you experience. Join Rachel as she takes you on a tour of how smell affects the lives of everyone, from finding your spouse to survival. Enjoy her tips on using your nose to enhance your life. Dr. Rachel Herz is a leading expert on the psychological science of smell. Her published books include "Why You Eat What You Eat", "The Scent of Desire" and "That's Disgusting". She's written numerous research papers and articles and has been a guest on shows including "On Point" and "Science Friday". Dr. Herz is an adjunct faculty member at Brown University and Boston College and she advises many companies about enhancing consumer experiences.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Your emotions are directly tied to the smells you experience. Join Rachel as she takes you on a tour of how smell affects the lives of everyone, from finding...
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TELL ME HOW YOU REALLY FEEL by Aminah Mae Safi | Kirkus Reviews
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Rachel Recht and Sana Khan are either mortal enemies or star-crossed lovers.
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Bancroft Prize for History Is Awarded to 2 Scholars
"David W. Blight's "Frederick Douglass, Prophet of Freedom," published by Simon and Schuster, was cited for offering "a definitive portrait" of the 19th-century former slave, abolitionist, writer and orator "in all his fullness and imperfection, his intellectual gifts and emotional needs.""
The Secrets That Might Be Hiding in the Vatican's Archives
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After decades of controversy, Pope Francis has announced that he will open the records of Pius XII's papacy to researchers—along with other restricted Church holdings.
Columbia Journalism School Announces the 2019 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards Shortlist | School of Journalism
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The winners and runners-up of the 2019 Lukas Prizes will be announced on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Nieman Foundation in Cambridge, Mass.
David W. Blight's FREDERICK DOUGLASS: Prophet of Freedom has been shortlisted for the Mark Lynton History Prize!
Thrilled to see Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom on this fantastic list!
Five years ago, I launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative calling on all Americans to take action on behalf our nation's boys and young men of color. It was a call to make sure every child felt valued, safe, and supported by their community—a call to help these young men in particular see hope and opportunity in their future.
We've come a long way in those five years. Today, as part of the Obama Foundation, the My Brother's Keeper Alliance consists of nearly 250 communities working to break down barriers that too often leave boys and young men of color at a disadvantage. And tomorrow in Oakland, I'll join the My Brother's Keeper community to mark the progress we've made and chart the course ahead at a celebration we're calling MBK Rising!
In the lead-up to the event, and in honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share a nonfiction reading list that can help to provide some essential context about the challenges that many people of color face every day. From modern memoirs to cornerstones of the American narrative, these works can help us better understand our country's past and our evolving, persistent struggles with race—and they can be fuel on our journey toward a more fair and just future for all of our sons and daughters. They certainly are for me.
I hope you'll take some time to read some of these books, letters, and articles. And tomorrow, I hope you'll follow along with MBK Rising! at Obama.org/mbka.
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Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
A Stone of Hope: A Memoir by Jim St. Germain with Jon Sternfeld
The Upshot from The New York Times: Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys: https://nyti.ms/2GGpFZw
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The Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr.
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