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A report into the deaths of a number of infants at Portlaoise Hospital has found maternity services at the hospital are neither safe nor sustainable under current governance arrangements.
The damning report, carried out by the Department's Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, will have implications for the future of other smaller maternity units around the country. Health Minister James Reilly has said the HSE will be asked to review services at similar sized maternity units around the country.
It is now thought that the Portlaoise findings will lead could lead to smaller maternity units being closed and/or incorporated into larger hospital networks. The future of other smaller units such as Wexford, Clonmel and Castlebar could come under scrutiny.
The Minister said there were implications in the report for other services at the hospital and for other maternity services in the country.
In addition to highlighting serious safety shortcomings, the Portlaoise review also found that the parents of infants who died unexpectedly were treated in a poor, and at times 'appalling' manner in their dealings with the hospital. Information which could have been shared with the parents about the deaths was not provided by the hospital.
The review also found that Portlaoise Hospital failed to act on safety issues in its maternity unit. Poor maternity outcomes that could have been prevented were known by the hospital, but not adequately or properly acted on.
The review said staffing shortages were not the main cause of the safety issues at Portlaoise. Staff at Portlaoise had in recent years warned of staff shortages leading to safety problems.
The report says clear failures in the management of patient safety at Portlaoise occurred at both local and national level.
Due to the serious safety issues highlighted, the HSE is sending in a transitional team which will run maternity services in Portlaoise.
Following the issuing of the CMO's report, the safety body HIQA will now carry out a broader inquiry into maternity care at Portlaoise, dating back of a number of years.
Portlaoise services are now to be integrated with those of the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.
Minister Reilly said he was conscious thst recent events in Portlaosie had damaged public confidence in the hospital. However, he said with the establishment of a new clinical network with the Coombe, the hospital would be supported to ensure improved and safer maternity services.
He said in looking at other maternity services, the HSE would consider the incorporation of them into managed clinical networks within hospital groupings.
Dr Reilly said he had ordered a swift analysis of midwifery staffing across the country.
The Minister also indicated that some doctors and midwives at Portlaoise will face disciplinary probes by their regulatory bodies on foot of the infant deaths at Portlaoise and how they were handled.
The Clinical Director at Portlaoise, Dr John Connaughton has unreservedly apologised to ther families affected by the scandal.
However, he rejected suggestions that staffing and resource shortages contributed to the adverse incidents investigated at Portlaoise.
The CMO's review followed a RTE Prime Time investigation into the deaths of four infants at the hospital, the last of which occurred in 2012. The programme highlighted failures by hosital staff to act on warning signs in he lead up to theborths of ther babiers who died.
A further infant death at the hospital is also being investigated.
Commenting on the report, Patient Focus said since the airing of the Prime Time programme a large number of women and families got in touch with it recounting 'heartbreaking stories' of what they believe were unacceptable levels of care at Portlaoise.
"The women and families are devastated that this may have led to the unnecessary deaths of and/or damage to their own babies delivered there. They are further dismayed by the seeming lack of information provided to them when they experienced the death of or damage to a baby."
Patient Focus said it was deeply concerned by the seeming inaction by the externally based risk management department in relation to serious outcomes for babies born in Portlaoise.
"Therefore it is with great relief that we welcome the initiatives detailed by Minister Reilly today."
Patient Focus called on the HSE to set up a helpline for women and families with concerns about their own care or the care of their baby at all hospitals and	to contact anyone who may have been involved in an adverse event or review or investigation at any Maternity unit in the past.
HIQA said it had received a copy of the Chief Medical Officer's report and also that the Minister for Health had written to it requesting it to undertake an independent investigation into Portlaoise Hospital.
"The Board of HIQA will consider the Minister's request along with the CMO's report and will determine the nature and extent of any subsequent investigation," HIQA said.
Fianna Fail Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher said it was clear that the families were treated 'scandalously' and that there was simply no justification for the withholding of information from them.
"The Chief Medical Officer's conclusion that maternity services cannot be regarded as safe and sustainable must be acted upon urgently. Mothers, babies and families are entitled to expect safe care at Portlaoise and the HSE must move swiftly to provide this."
The Department of Health and HSE were already carrying out a review of maternity services in the West-North West region and were planning a national maternity services review, prior to the publication of the Portlaoise findings.
A national maternity services strategy is to be published later this year.
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The purpose of deep breathing is to get the respiratory system to function at its best. Respiration helps to purify the body. Deep breathing improves blood and body fluid circulation and disposal of carbon dioxide. Have you ever watched how a baby breathes? Babies breathe all the way down into their bellies—taking very deep breaths. As we age, our breath becomes shallow for a variety of reasons such as pollution in the air or wearing restricting clothing.
I want to share with you some exercises that will help you relearn how to breathe deep into the belly to the lowest part of the lungs where the blood is richest in oxygen. Deep breathing is important because the oxygen that you take into your lungs goes out to every part of your body. When you are breathing properly, it will bring good health and can be the best preventative treatment for conditions like high blood pressure and asthma.
The average person breathes 15 times per minute (that is 15 inhales and exhales). Slowing down the breath will slow down the heart rate, reduce stress and slow the aging process, leading to a longer life. The goal of these exercises is to bring attention to your breathing and work toward breathing 5 times per minute (5 inhales and 5 exhales). Keep practicing until it becomes natural.
Place your right hand over the center of your chest, and your left hand over the center of your belly and take a slow deep breath in. If you notice that the hand on your belly rises higher than the hand on your chest, you have been successful in drawing the breath deeply into the depths of your lungs. If that isn't what happened for you take a minute or two to experiment, be sure to empty your lungs fully on your out-breath to encourage the next breath in to deepen and cause your stomach to rise.
Exhale through your mouth, letting the breath out slowly and completely. When you feel that your lungs are nearly empty, pull your stomach in a little to squeeze the very last air from your lungs.
Repeat four times, until you have completed five cycles of deep refreshing abdominal breathing.
Once you are comfortable with this breathing technique you can stop using your hands, and you might like to add some words to the exercise to help you feel a sense of calmness.
Counting Breaths is a simple technique that occupies your mind by keeping it focused on counting every time you exhale. Placing your full attention on your outgoing breath, you may notice that things start to feel less rushed and more peaceful.
Take a few deep breaths and let tension drain away from your shoulders and concentrate on breathing steadily, slowly and quietly.
Count "one" to yourself as you exhale, and the next time you exhale, count "two", on the next exhalation count "three" and onwards until you reach the number five.
Begin a new cycle, starting again with "one" on your next exhalation. Watch your breath and try and breathe deeply and steadily until you have counted up to five and then begin again.
Repeat this cycle five times, or more if you feel comfortable.
The power in this particular technique lies in counting out an extended exhalation which feels very calming and also helps slow your heart rate if it's racing away due to stress or anxiety.
Part your lips slightly and curl your tongue up so it's resting on the roof of your mouth, behind your top teeth (the place you put your tongue to make the sound of the letter "L"). Take a deep breath in through the nose for the count of four, then hold your breath for the count of two, and release slowly through slightly pursed lips for the count of eight.
The calming breath is also useful if you feel angry or irritated, it can quickly calm and cool your mind and help you gain a sense of clarity and control.
This breathing exercise has a similar effect to the way dogs cool themselves down by panting, though you'll be glad to know it looks more discreet and you can do it without anyone noticing.
Part your lips slightly and curl your tongue up so it's resting on the roof of your mouth, behind your top teeth (the place you put your tongue to make the sound of the letter "l"). Now breathe in slowly through your slightly open mouth, and feel the cool sensation of the incoming air on the underside of your tongue. Hold the breath for a moment or two and then exhale slowly through your nose. You can repeat this until you feel cool, calm and collected.
What is the best thing about these exercises? You can do them anytime and anywhere! Below is a really cool website where you can go into a virtual breathing room. Check it out.


Elsewhere on this site we have reported that we got a great pathology report yesterday from Ann's doctor. The report confirms the findings of the pathologists at Ann's surgery, and declares her to be cancer-free! We are so grateful to God's mighty hand on her throughout this process.
We praise God also for improvement Robert's brother-in-law Tom is making in his recovery from prostate cancer surgery. He's home, eating some now and moving around some. Continue to remember him and my sister as they journey together toward full recovery.
Today our prayers are full of praise for what God has done in Ann's healing and the successful surgery He has brought her through.
Please remember Robert's brother-in-law, Tom, today. As reported Tuesday, his surgery seems to have been successful in getting the cancer, but there were complications. Last night he had to pay a visit to the emergency room, and today his doctor is considering putting him back in the hospital for further evaluation.
Please also remember Tom's wife Jeannie, Robert's sister, particularly for God's strength as she walks through this stressful time in support of her husband.
Praise that we could be with Jeannie & family in the waiting room.
Robert leaves Voronezh tonight on the overnight train at 9:00pm Russia time (12 noon Dallas time). He will get in Monday night 10:30pm Dallas time. Hip! Hip! Hooray!!!
Ludmilla Kotova, our staff worker has agreed to stay in our apartment while we are away & keep the Transition Center running.
Robert's brother-in-law, Tom Allen, will undergo prostrate cancer surgery Tuesday (I erronously stated it was Monday earlier) morning in Arlington, so we will be able to be there to support them.
Hopefully we will have test results on Monday from the biopsy that was done last week.
Ann is experiencing Dallas allergies since arriving.
This was a very, long day with a procedure in the dr office at 9:00am, plus EKG, chest x-ray, & various other paperwork piles to get me pre-registered for the hysterectomy next Thursday.
Mammogram & pap smear came back clear. Praise God!
Pelvic sonogram showed a 2nd, rather large "mass", "tumor", "cyst" - not sure what to call the things - they just shouldn't be there. The Russians missed that one.
Doctor is fairly confident that a benign process is what is going on but she's doing "her homework" before surgery so hopefully she won't have many surprises.
I am confident that we made the right decision to come home to deal with this. I love my doctor and her staff! It just makes a difference when you speak the same language on an issue like this.
I miss Robert terribly but I am being well taken care of by family & friends here. He will arrive Monday night so that will give us a few days before I go into surgery.
Doctor visit went well & lots of questions were answered. Dr. Freeman really expects to find only a benign process going on when she operates but she is doing "her homework" and scheduling various tests just to be sure.
Ann had another songram and mammogram done (Tues) and results will be ready Wed.
Becky and her husband, David are providing good food, fellowship and a very comfortable place to stay. Even Sadie the dog, is looking after her!
Ann is tired, mainly from jet lag. Hopefully tomorrow I can write on the "Saga of the Sunflower" story. Thanks for praying without having many details. God knows what they are.
For the re-uniting of Robert and Ann - this seperation has been hard but growth producing.
For Ludmilla & Sasha Kotov, & Natasha R. as they fill a bigger role in the ministry to the Transition Ctr while Robert & Ann are away.
Safe & hassle free travels for Robert & rest on train/plane. He leaves Voronezh Sunday evening and arrives in Dallas Monday evening.
For Zhenya, Kostia, Vova, Sergei & Vitalie who live in the Transition Center.
That GOD would get the glory and we keep our eyes on Him, applying Hebrews 12:1-2 to everything.
For Tom Allen, Robert's sister's husband, who is undergoing prostate cancer on Tuesday 11 Sept. For extra strength for Jeannie.
I thought, as you're giving thanks for all God has done, you might enjoy this poor camera phone picture of Ann waiting in line at the airport in Moscow. It just serves as a visual representation of ALL God has done for her this week.
We are deeply grateful for God's hand on Ann and all the details of this journey we've been on through this surgery.
We are incredibly blessed by the way the body of Christ has rallied around us during this time, with all kinds of support, from food, to housing, to transportation, to prayers, to financial provision to cover all the costs. We are humbled and richly blessed by our Great God!
We are praising God for the complete healing He has provided and the deliverance from the cancer that seems to have been knocking at the door.
We are grateful for how our team is standing in the gap for us back in Voronezh and how God is working in the lives of the kids there.
For the outpouring of love and support we feel and experience from so many. Thank you! Thank God!
He is able! He is able to handle anything that concerns us today!
For the sleep and rest that Ann got on Monday in Dallas after her long sleepless flight home, with a fairly sleepless week preceding it. She had great fellowship with her friend Becky and spent the evening with our sons at Ben and Danielle's apartment.
For a great doctor in America who makes house calls long distance to Russia! And then in America takes the time to give me what I need.
For a great Russian doctor who was concerned enough to get this ball rolling in the first place!
For a place to stay pre and post op!
For a car to use!
For plane tickets that are paid for!
For the numerous ways in which God is making a way through all of this!
For the love of family and friends & people we have not even met who are offering their support in so many ways. You know who you are. More importantly, GOD knows who you are. May you be blessed 100 fold. Thank you!
Thank you God. Thank you friends, family, the Body of Christ! We love you! Thank you for the many ways you show your love for us.


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REVIEW: "Wedding Feast" by Jessica Lévai
Review of Jessica Lévai, "Wedding Feast", Luna Station Quarterly 28 (2016): Read online. Reviewed by Sara L. Uckelman.
The story opens on an ordinary enough scene — Violet is at the bridal shop with her mother, her sister, and her maid of honor, waiting for the final fitting of her wedding dress. All four women gossip about wedding plans and who the wedding planner is and who else's weddings they've done, and it all seems rather ordinary except there is this huge undercurrent of something that is making all of them uncomfortable. It's not that Violet's dress has had to be altered to accommodate her cane, or the implication that she might be missing more than just a leg (possibly also an arm?); it's something bigger than that, something tied up in a costs she has to pay either for or by her wedding. Lévai builds the tension and uncertainty until I am fairly chomping at the bit: What is going on that I, the reader, don't (yet) know about?!
I won't spoil the resolution, other than to say — it was not at all what I expected, nothing like anything I ever would've expected, and though it slightly turned my stomach, it was also — pardon the pun — delicious.


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CDC Warns that MMRV Vaccine Doubles Seizure Risk
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) reports that their ongoing study reveals that children who get an MMRV vaccine are "twice as likely to have a febrile seizure 7-10 days after getting the shot than children who get MMR and varicella vaccines (2 shots) at the same health care visit." These concerns affect doctors and nurses concerning publich health and education policies. The MMRV shot is the measles-mumps-rubella-chickenpox combination vaccine and febrile means "relating to fever."
MMRV vs. MMR Safety
The MMRV vaccine caused 77 febrile seizures out of a sample size of 63,000 children. That is a rate of approximately 1.2 children out of every 1,000 who will have seizures due to the vaccine. The study also looked at children who received the MMR vaccine and a separate V vaccine on the same day instead of the four-in-one combination vaccine. The MMR + V two-shot combination caused 174 febrile seizures out of a sample size of 376,000 children. This is approximately 1 child out of every 2,000 who experience this adverse side effect. The four-in-one MMRV has approximately doubled the chance that a child will have a febrile seizure compared with the two shot combination of MMR + V. The CDC also notes that "children who receive the MMR vaccine are more likely to have febrile seizures 8-14 days after vaccination than children who are not vaccinated at all."
ProQuad is the trade name for the MMRV vaccine produced by Merk pharmaceuticals. It is licensed for use in children from the ages of 12 months to 12 years old. One in five children have the following side effects from the vaccine: soreness or swelling at the injection site, fever, and rash. The MMRV four-in-one combination shot has a higher incidence of fever and rash compared with using 2 separate shots (MMR + V) to achieve the same level of vaccination protection. The CDC notes that "febrile seizures cannot be prevented" due to the MMRV vaccine.
MMRV Side-Effects
MMRV vaccine combines the attenuated MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) with the chickenpox vaccine (varicella). It is often given to children between 1 and 2 years of age. ProQuad side effects are rare but include allergic reactions, difficulty breathing and closing of the throat, hives, weakness, paleness, dizziness, a rapid heart beat, deafness, long-term seizures, coma, brain damage, febrile seizures, acute and chronic arthritis, and a temporarily low platelet count.
MMR Vaccine Development
The measles and mumps component of the vaccine are grown in hens' eggs and from chicken embryo cell cultures. These strains of the virus are less virulent than those affecting human cells and are therefore called attenuated strains. The rubella (German measles) component of the vaccine is propagated using a cell line developed from human embryonic lung tissue originally from aborted human fetuses.
Chickenpox-Only Vaccine
The chickenpox component of the vaccine (varicella) contains live attenuated virus. In the US, 9.7 million doses of the chickenpox-only vaccine were distributed between 1995 and 1998. 6,580 reports of adverse effects were reported and only 4% were determined to be serious side effects. About ⅔ of the side effects occurred in children under the age of 10. Rashes were the most commonly reported side effect. Serious side effects were rare but included encephalitis, ataxia, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, pneumonia, thrombocytopenia, seizures, neuropathy, and herpes zoster.
Public health policy weighs the risks of contracting measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox against the risks of adverse effects due to vaccinations. The CDC opines that the dangers of illness due contracting the live diseases is greater than the risk of side effects due to vaccinations. The FDA is responsible for approving the types of vaccines made available to the US public. Evidence suggests that separate vaccines for each disease may be safer than combination vaccines. In Japan, MMR vaccination has been discontinued and has been replaced with single vaccines for each disease. Many healthcare professionals in the US are concerned that if individual vaccines are made available that many children will not receive immunizations for all four diseases. Therefore, a combination vaccine ensures that children are protected from measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox simultaneously without any risk that they may not receive all of these shots individually. However, this also increases the risk of side effects due to the vaccination process. Nursing professionals and doctors can base their educational recommendations on balance between broader public health concerns and the individual health concerns of each patient.
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Betsy DeVos Scolds State School Chiefs for Not Showing 'Flexibility' in Education Plans Her Office Approves
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos took to task state school chiefs who, she said, operate "as if your work was only accountable to folks in my office."
5 Mar 2018, 5:39 PM PDT
How Establishment Republicans Anchored States to Common Core
Establishment Republican politicians have boasted the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) prohibits the U.S. secretary of education from coercing states into adopting the Common Core standards.
2 Jan 2017, 8:32 AM PDT
Report: Former Jeb Bush Staffer Considered for Top Education Post
New Mexico's secretary of education is reportedly being considered for a top post in the Trump administration's Education Department.
Jeb Bush Becomes 10th Amendment Advocate on Education
Jeb Bush said during the New Hampshire GOP debate the United States should "get back to being a Tenth Amendment country," one that "respects the states to be able to make more decisions," including in the area of education.
6 Feb 2016, 9:32 PM PDT
Carly Fiorina on Common Core 'It's All Crony Capitalism Folks'
During a town hall event Wednesday in Oskaloosa, Iowa, GOP 2016 contender Carly Fiorina said Republicans have been involved in creating education programs such as Common Core, No Child Left Behind, and Race to the Top that, ultimately, amount to "crony capitalism."
Obama Praises No Child Left Behind Reform, Universal Pre-K in SOTU
In his final State of the Union address Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama counted the recent reform of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the law's new pre-school provision as hallmarks of his tenure as president, and he said he will continue to fight for universal pre-K and free community college.
Past Common Core Defender Chris Christie 'Shifts' Position on Standards
The Associated Press aptly defined Republican 2016 contender Gov. Chris Christie's position on Common Core as "shifting," a description that could easily be applied to many Republican governors who signed their states on to the standards only to be met by irate parents and teachers once it was discovered what Common Core was all about.
Arne Duncan's Former Spin Master: Lamar Alexander's 'Bipartisan' Education Bill Locks in Common Core
The former assistant Secretary for Communications to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan writes that Sen. Lamar Alexander's enthusiasm for his "bipartisan" education bill – one that supposedly prohibits the federal government from mandating the Common Core standards – is "shamefully misleading."
Report: 43 Percent Increase in ADHD Diagnosis for U.S. Children Between 2003-2011
A report finds the overall number of children in the United States diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) jumped 43 percent between 2003 and 2011.
Rhetoric of 'Bipartisan' Every Student Succeeds Act Can't Mask Its Federal Control of Education
Establishment Washington Republicans could not say enough this past week about how the 1,061-page Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reduces the federal government's role in education and that it eliminates the fed's coercion of states to stick with the unpopular Common Core standards. Perhaps most significant to these Republicans is that the bill was a self-proclaimed model of "bipartisanship."
12 Dec 2015, 11:41 AM PDT
Obama Signs Every Student Succeeds Act– A Bipartisan 'Christmas Miracle'
Flanked by Senate education committee chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander and ranking member Sen. Patty Murray, President Barack Obama signed into law on Thursday the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that was enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Senate Passes Legislation To Replace No Child Left Behind
The U.S. Senate approved the conference legislation known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a measure that – once signed into law by President Obama – will replace the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law and will serve as the latest iteration of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
9 Dec 2015, 10:26 AM PDT
Sen. Patty Murray Touts More Spending on Education Bill's Federal Preschool Program
Sen. Patty Murray is crowing about one of her crowning achievements in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) legislation: a newly codified federal preschool program and the taxpayer monies that will fund it.
Rubio Skips Senate Vote on Education Bill That Bolsters Federal Control
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio missed a Senate vote that advanced the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a conference bill that is poised to replace the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law.
8 Dec 2015, 2:35 PM PDT
Senate Poised To Pass NCLB Rewrite, Alexander and Murray Congratulate Each Other on 'Bipartisanship'
Alexander, who chairs the Senate committee that oversees education, and ranking member Sen. Patty Murray, congratulated each other numerous times on the floor of the Senate for completing the 1,061-page "bipartisan" conference legislation, much of which was apparently crafted behind closed doors and passed by the House last week after having been published for review only two days earlier.
Republican House Passes NCLB Rewrite With Support From Nancy Pelosi, Liberal Groups
During floor speeches, Republican lawmakers claimed the bill "reduces the federal role" in education – even though it extends federal oversight of education to formally include pre-school instead of only grades K-12. They also say the measure would stop the federal government from coercing states to implement the Common Core standards – a point that is hotly debated by conservative activists who say the bill actually cements the Common Core further.
3 Dec 2015, 5:30 AM PDT
Lamar Alexander's No Child Left Behind Rewrite: 1,059 Pages, Released Two Days Prior To Vote
Sen. Lamar Alexander's final draft of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reauthorization bill is a 1,059-page piece of legislation that House and Senate education committees decided upon after several months of backroom deals and only two days of open "conference."
Transparency? NCLB Rewrite Draft Won't Be Finalized Until Two Days Before Lawmakers Vote
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) reauthorization bill was approved by a conference committee – by a vote of 39-1 – after just several hours of "conference." But the bill will not be published in final form for lawmakers and parents to read until November 30 – just two days before it is voted on in the House on December 2. As Indiana parent Indiana parent Erin Tuttle says, "House members will be forced to vote on a bill they haven't read. The American people expected a new style of leadership under Speaker Ryan, not more of the same."
Congress Begins Conference on No Child Left Behind Rewrite
On Wednesday, a congressional conference committee kicked off the effort to reauthorize No Child Left Behind (NCLB)—the latest version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)—amid the concerns of many conservative parents, who would prefer to see education taken out of the hands of the federal government and back into those of the individual states and local school districts.
18 Nov 2015, 9:15 PM PDT
National Coalition of Parents Urge Lawmakers To Hold Off On No Child Left Behind Rewrite
A national coalition of parents is releasing a letter to House and Senate education committee leaders urging them to suspend their talks on the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law until a new administration is elected.
At Odds, Feds Grant Texas Short-Term 'No Child Left Behind' Waiver
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Tuesday that the U.S. Education Department (USED) finally renewed the state's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver on a short-term 2015-16 basis.
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1 Oct 2015, 7:21 AM PDT
SAT Scores Hit Four-Decade Low
Graduating high school students' SAT college admission scores fell again this year–to the lowest level in four decades. Rapidly growing expenditure on education seems to be producing poor test results.
Chriss W. Street
5 Sep 2015, 12:10 PM PDT
Senate Passes 'Bipartisan' No Child Left Behind Rewrite
The Senate passed its version of the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law Thursday by a vote of 81-17. The approval of the Every Child Achieves Act now sends the measure to a conference with the House's bill, which passed that chamber last week.
Senate Votes to End Debate on NCLB Rewrite, Rejects Lee's Amendment Allowing Parent Opt-Outs from Tests
The Senate voted to end debate on the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA) Wednesday, 86-12, allowing for a final vote on Thursday on the measure that is that chamber's version of the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind law.
WATCH: Sen. Tim Scott Delivers Passionate Speech About School Choice During NCLB Senate Debate
On June 14, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) gave an impassioned speech about the need for school choice during the Senate debate on the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind.
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Alexander Touts NCLB, Common Core Fix in GOP Weekly Address
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) touted a proposal to report reading, math, and science tests results publicly and make "whether your state adopts Common Core" entirely your state's decision" during Saturday's GOP Weekly Address. Transcript (via ABC News Radio) as Follows: "Hello,
House Votes To Reauthorize No Child Left Behind
Many in the GOP reportedly refrained from voting until the last minute and some changed their votes under pressure from Republican leadership. Only one conservative amendment, introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ) was adopted, by a vote of 251-178, that would allow parents to opt their children out of standardized testing.
Politico: Senate No Child Left Behind Amendments 'Hashed Out Behind Closed Doors By Democrats' Over Civil Rights Issue
It's worth noting that in the half-century since the ESEA was passed as part of Johnson's "War on Poverty," billions of dollars have been spent – by both Democrat and Republican administrations – on education and so-called "helpful" programs for "disadvantaged" children, and yet Democrats are still fighting for more federal control and federal programs and subsidies in order to "close the achievement gap."
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No Child Left Behind Rewrites in House and Senate Draw Intense Criticism From Grassroots
The House's version of the redo, known as the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), was pulled from the House floor by GOP leadership in late February after it was determined the measure lacked sufficient support. Grassroots parents' groups – many that have been fighting against the Common Core standards in their states – voiced their concerns that the Student Success Act still required excessive federal intrusion into the right of states to set their own education policies.
No Child Left Behind Rewrite To Face Another Showdown in House
Republican leaders seem poised to resume attempts to convince the conservative base of their party that the bill will reduce federal involvement in education and return it to the states and localities.


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Mandy Rogers October 7, 2020
Do you ever get stuck on listening to a song so much that you can't bear to tear yourself away from it? This is something which happens fairly frequently with me. Usually occurring, when I'm most determined to make a dent in the EQ Music Blog submissions pile. The current Mallrat single "Rockstar" is the latest offering to stop me in my tracks. I've written about the Brisbane born musician and singer before on the blog, but not extensively. As not everything hits the mark with me.
She began teasing the release of "Rockstar" last week, saying "Best believe I'm days away from dropping the most iconic song of the year." I took the comment to be a tongue-in-cheek one. Nonetheless, the brazen remark led me to hastily scribble down a reminder to check it "Rockstar" upon its release. Songwriting has always been Mallrats, strongest, skill. But, there is nothing wrong in bouncing ideas across a table by way of collaboration. Dagny, BØRNS, Adam Lambert, collaborator Tommy English comes aboard team Mallrat as co-writer and producer of "Rockstar." The pair already teamed up on the Australian singers "Driving Music" EP.
What makes me a "Rockstar" stan? The way her (Mallrat) vocals have levelled up. A little Lana del Rey indebted admittedly, so very dreamy and transcending. In an interview with NME, she describes "Rockstar" as being her "fuck you song" written about the pangs of heartbreak. Will it appear on the debut album. She's working on it, her chat with NME journalist Brodie Lancaster implies. (Check out the full interview here.)
She sings beautiful, mesmerizingly, capturing the essence of the old retro nostalgia yet, further explores new ground as well. I note "Rockstar" like a delicious slice of dreamscape stemming from her darker side and maturing musical style. Profound lyrics delivered with a generous helping of sass for sing-a-long results. "Rockstar" is everything a memorable pop song needs to be. While more than probable will see Mallrat's journey achieve it's, greatest, ascent yet.
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The stresses of life that college students face can be overwhelming at times and may affect the student's satisfaction with life. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors in student's lives that diminish their life satisfaction, and to examine which group of students had a lower life satisfaction in each area. Participants in this study were all Rowan University undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Psychology courses. Within the study, there were 57 total participants, 30 of which were undergraduate students and 27 graduate students. In addition, 47 participants were females while only 10 were males. Participants ranged in age from 20-49 years old. All participants of the study filled out a shortened version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire created by Bigelow, Olsen, Smoyer, and Stewart (1991), and also their own demographic information on the survey. Data derived was run through the SPSS analysis system, and T-Tests were conducted on the data. Results of this study both supported and disproved the hypotheses finding that graduate students do have lesser life satisfaction, but not in all areas of their lives. In addition it was also revealed that students who were working have a slightly lower life satisfaction level than those who were unemployed.
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Letters About Literature (LAL) is a national reading-writing program sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. The Iowa Center for Book is the Iowa sponsor.
Great news! For the 2019 program, letters will be submitted online instead of through the mail. The online submission form is now available; click the button below to submit letters online.
Letters must be submitted by Jan. 11, 2019.
To enter, students in grades 4 through 12 write a letter to an author explaining how that author's work changed their way of thinking about the world or themselves. Readers respond to the work they have read by exploring the personal relationship between themselves, the author, and the book's characters or themes.
Letters can be written about works from any genre, fiction or nonfiction by authors from the present or the past. Students can write about a book, short story, poem, or speech. But no matter what the subject of the work is, the letter should show the impact it had on the student.
Level 3 for students in grades 9 through 12.
All letters are submitted to the national Letters About Literature office. Letters from all participating states are read by national judges. Semifinalists' letters are returned to the state sponsors. In Iowa, a panel of judges for each competition level reads the semifinalists' letters and chooses first, second, and third place winners and three honorable mentions.
Entries must be submitted to the national office and all levels must be postmarked by the date indicated on the entry coupon. Iowa winners are announced in April; national winners are announced in May.
Iowa first place winners win a $75.00 cash prize. Second and third place winners win a $50.00 cash prize. All Honorable Mention winners win a $25.00 cash prize.
A panel of national judges for the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress will select one National Winner per competition level to receive a $1,000 cash award. The judges will also select one National Honor per competition level to receive a $200 cash award.
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For Valentine's Day, I purchased a bunch of paper hearts at the dollar store and our family created a kindness door. I loved how it turned out, so for St. Patrick's Day, I decided that we should construct a gratitude door. The festive decor was fun and EASY to put together, and my boys took some time to reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for.
I wrote "I am lucky because" at the top of a bunch of shamrocks that I purchased at the dollar store. Then, each of the members of my family completed a couple of shamrocks. I love that they spent time thinking of reasons to be grateful for all of our blessings.
When all of the shamrocks were finished, I used masking tape to attach them to the inside of my front door.
Isn't this a clever idea? I absolutely love this St. Patrick's Day activity, and I look forward to making this gratitude door an annual part of our St. Patrick's Day celebrations!


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For each role designation, the types of client trauma recovery-related needs that can be met are explicated, as well as pathways through which clients may be able to access such companion animal supports.
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The Training Top 125 list was created to recognize companies' employer-sponsored training and development programs. This accolade celebrates Bankers Life as among the world's best in this category.
"We are focused on diligently improving our training and development programs to provide our customers with the most knowledgeable and highly trained expert professionals," said Scott Goldberg, president of Bankers Life. "To receive this honor for eight consecutive years speaks to our commitment of creating a culture built around teamwork, excellence and customer focus."
The company was recognized for both its field and home office training programs. Bankers provides multi-faceted lifelong learning tools and events for all levels of its field force consisting of 4,300 career agents across 285 U.S. sales offices. Learning and development opportunities include workshops, live best practice forums, as well as web-based and on-demand training.
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Peyton Manning made an appearance on ABC's "Modern Family" last night, portraying "Coach Gary." Coach Gary was hired by Gloria (Sofia Vergara) to mentor her young son, Joe, but in the end it was someone else that ends up mentoring the Coach. See what you missed HERE.


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f. The Gupta Empire
The Gupta Dynasty
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Ancient India experienced prolific cultural and political advancement under the reign of the imperial Guptas. The Guptas carried the torch of classicism and it was under their reign that early India saw significant advancements in mathematics, art, architecture and drama (Saunders 106). These progressions are attributable to strong leadership by the great rulers of the Gupta Empire as well as advantageous connections through marriage and the practice of relatively peaceful external relations (Avari 156). The relatively blissful condition in which the Guptas reigned is portrayed well by Fa Hian, a Chinese pilgrim who had the opportunity to witness the Guptan civilization under Chandragupta II. Fa Hian, praised the lifestyle of the Guptas who "ruled without corporal punishment… [and] abstain from taking life or drinking wine…" (Saunders 105).
The empire, originating from a relatively small land plot in the "western Ganga plains" (Avari 155) grew quickly and eventually encompassed the majority of continental India. The vast expansion of Guptan territory is connected to the conquests and acquisitions of the great Guptan emperors. The first of these distinguished rulers was Chandragupta I, who would be succeeded by two emperors that would successfully transform continental India. Samudragupta was a leader of great power and influence and it is under him that the Guptas vastly expanded their territory. He swelled their lands by subduing much of Bengal and by obtaining some influence "as far west as the Indus river, and over most of central and eastern India, as far south as Kanchi." (Robb 39). Samudragupta was a skilled tactician on the battlefield, according to writings inscribed on an Ashokan pillar; Samadragupta was responsible for the submission or defeat of over a dozen ancient Indian kings (Avari 157). Like most monarchs, Samadragupta was a well rounded intellectual and scholar. His son, Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) would reign until 415 C.E. and would also expand Gupta territory significantly through marriage as well as military conquest (Avari 158). His great military campaign would be against the Shakas of western India, who he would eventually subdue (Robb 39). Ancient Gupta coins exemplify the importance of the ksatriyas (warrior) expansionist type mindset. Coins dating from the reign of Chandragupta II depict the king, armed with a bow combating a lion (Emeneau 86).
The Gupta dynasty expanded its territory through a policy of militarism but within its own borders, the Guptas displayed an enlightened sense of the arts and political structure. Literature flourished under the Gupta dynasty, many works were written in Sanskrit and it is believed that the Guptas played a significant role in legitimizing the language. Like his father, Chandragupta II was a well rounded scholar and had a definite affinity for the arts. Chandragupta II encircled himself with poets and intellectuals (Avari 171). The Shakuntala is one of the most notable pieces of literature to come out of the Gupta dynasty. It is a play that tells a story of romance between Shakuntala and King Dushyanta (Avari 171).
Politically, the Guptas moved towards a system of medieval feudalism. Although the Gupta emperors were considered to be all powerful they did not rule by a system of absolutism, but were governed by a policy of rajadharma (royal dharma). Which basically prescribes that royalty be governed by "fundamental ethical considerations" (Derrett 606). The policy did not promise protection and justice but that the "king should rule his subjects (including of course, the brahmins) in such a manner as to give general satisfaction…" (Derrett 606) Essentially, the Gupta emperors ruled with a political hierarchy in which conquered kings could be spared and could continue to rule their respective kingdoms within Gupta territory as long as wealth was shared (Avari 159). Bureaucracy was kept basic and the Guptas ruled lightly, allowing for the highest degree of cooperation between the various differing and newly annexed or conquered Gupta communities.
The Guptas were generous with land. The distribution of land plots throughout their domain allowed them to maintain a continued sense of order over their large territories. Grants entitling members of the society to land were not uncommon and were most often given to men that belonged to the priestly class (brahman). The Puranas uncover some evidence as to why land was so commonly distributed to the brahman. According to the sacred text, land could be contributed as a way to obtain a certain level of religious merit (Avari 164). Land could also be bestowed upon crown officers, military generals or skilled craft workers (Avari 163). As opposed to the reasoning behind the donation of land to the priestly class, the giving of land to the other castes can be explained by way of payment, as international trade between Rome and the Levant was diminishing (Avari164).
Although the Guptas were in many ways ahead of their time with respect to social order and government they continued to follow a somewhat rigid order of caste. The Chandalas (outcastes) were prosecuted, as they are to some extent in modern India. Members of the lowest caste were required to live outside of population centers. When entering a town, they were obliged to make their presence known by creating audible noises with two pieces of wood, warning people belonging to more distinguished castes of their coming (Smith 171). This being said, there is some evidence that points towards a certain degree of caste mobility under the Guptas. Land grants allowed groups that were largely outside the realm of caste to be included within it (Avari 166). There was also some evidence that pointed towards the reduction of the connection between caste and occupation as lower castes were in some cases able to perform the duties of the upper castes (Avari 167).
The great Gupta Empire can be compared with the other great civilizations of history. This classical age saw advancements not only on a cultural level but to some extent on a social level. Through military conquest and strategic marriage, the Guptan emperors would rule most of continental India for over two hundred years. Constant invasions from the North West, by the White Huns would eventually weaken the Guptas and end this classical age (Thapar 286).
REFERENCES AND OTHER FURTHER READING
Avari, Burjor (2007) India, the Ancient Past : a History of the Indian Sub-Continent from c. 7000 BC to AD 1200. New York: Rutledge.
Derrett, Duncan (1976) "Rajadharma." Journal of Asian Studies, 35, no. 4, 597-609. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2053673.
Emeneau, Barry (1953) "The Composite Bow in India" American Philosophical Society, 97, no. 1, 77-87. http://www.jstor.org/stable/3143734.
Robb, Peter (2002) A History of India. New York: Palgrave.
Smith, Vincent (1981) The Oxford History of India. New York: Oxford University Press.
Saunders, Kenneth (2002) Great Civilizations of India. New Delhi: Shubhi Publications.
Thapar, Romila (2003) Early India: From The Origins to AD 1300. Los Angeles: University of California Press.
The Kushans
Karma Sutra
The Visit of Fa Hsien
Skandagupta Chandalas (untouchables)
The Shakuntala Noteworthy Websites Related this Topic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gupta_Empire
http://encyclopedia.stateuniversity.com/pages/9245/Gupta-Empire.html
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Senate votes to impose even more sanctions on Iran
The Senate voted Thursday night to strengthen existing sanctions against Iran and impose new ones aimed at its gasoline supplies as part of the U.S. effort to dissuade Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons and cracking down on internal dissent.
"We have all watched the Iranian regime oppress its own people on the streets of Iran and continue to defy the international community on nuclear issues," Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid said in a statement following a voice vote that approved the bill. "That is why it is so important that we move this legislation forward quickly."
The measure would extend sanctions to oil and gas pipelines and tankers and impose new sanctions on imports to Iran of certain refined petroleum products.
It also would expand sanctions to cover a range of financial institutions and businesses; impose a broad ban on direct imports from Iran to the U.S. and exports from the U.S. to Iran, exempting food and medicines, and require the Obama administration to freeze the assets of Iranians, including Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, who are active in weapons proliferation or terrorism.
"The Iranian regime has engaged in serious human rights abuses against its own citizens, funded terrorist activity throughout the Middle East and pursued illicit nuclear activities posing a serious threat to the security of the United States and our allies," Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, a sponsor of the measure, said in a statement. "With passage of this bill, we make it clear that there will be appropriate consequences if these actions continue."
Iran has said its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.
Senate and House negotiators now must work out differences between the Senate bill and a similar measure already passed by the House. A final bill, once passed by both chambers, would be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature.


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5 local players star in Addix All-Star Game
Ryan Czachorski Sentinel-Standard contributor
HOLLAND — Despite being early June, it was a perfect night for football as five area high school players suited up in their high school helmets one last time Friday night.
Lakewood's Austin Leazenby and Payne Hanna represented the Vikings on Team Stripes at the 4th Annual Addix All-Star Game Friday, facing off against Portland's Mitchell Mallek, Saranac's Brady Jackson and Pewamo-Westphalia's Evan Thelen on Team Stars.
Team Stars, featuring Jackson, Mallek and Thelen, rolled to a 51-15 win on the strength of their defense. Mallek had an interception, and Thelen had a fumble recovery of his own.
"I was just very happy, very blessed to play one more time," he said. "I saw the pass coming, bounced off his hands, went for it, barely missed it. He drops the ball, I dive on it, and I was like what the heck just happened?"
The game was held at Hope College in Holland with proceeds going to Gilda's Club.
Team Stripes took the lead with a 15-yard run by Howell's Nathan Eades for a score, going up 7-0 early. Team Stars answered with three straight touchdowns, coming on a 5-yard run by East Kentwood's Kionte Blakely, a 1-yard run by Spring Lake's Caleb Montgomery, and a 72-yard run by Montague's Bryce Stark.
Mallek set up Team Stars' next score with an interception near midfield, leading to a 42-yard field goal by Tri-Unity Christian's Brayden Ophoff to make it 24-7 late in the second.
Mallek had a tackle and the pick in the first, briefly earning a championship belt on the sidelines.
"It felt amazing to be able to come out here," Mallek said. "My hopes were high with all the competition out here, and just playing my heart out and it ended up good."
Team Stars scored one more time in the half, with Ottawa Hills' Larry Phillips running for a 24-yard score to lead 31-7.
The Stars scored the first three touchdowns of the second. South Christian's Peyton Vis caught an 11-yard touchdown from Comstock Park's Chase Brown, North Muskegon's TJ McKenzie caught a 53-yard touchdown from Montgomery, then Montgomery scored on a 5-yard TD run.
The Stripes scored on a 50-yard hook and ladder to Marshall's Aidan Belew to make it 51-15.
Jackson carried it five times for 24 yards for the Stars.
"You think it's your last football game in the fall, but you get to come out here and play one more for a good cause, so it was a lot of fun," Jackson said.
Hanna and Leazenby played for the Stripes defense, and while it was a tough night for that unit, the two Vikings both loved their time on the field, even if it was unexpected for Leazenby.
"It was really unexpected to be out here one more time," Leazenby said. "I didn't really expect to play in the Addix game, but when I got the email, I was just thankful.
Hanna echoed that, and was glad to suit it up one last time with his teammate.
"I couldn't have wished for anything better," he said. "Honestly competitive with me and my brother (Leazenby) for I don't know, five, six years, it's been a great ride with him and one last one sounded pretty fun."


The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off today in the high desert outside of Los Angeles. This year's artist installations include a who's who of contemporary architects and designers bringing bright and bold installations and pavilions to the Coachella Valley's Empire Polo Club, where the music festival takes place.
The 2019 artist lineup includes Francis Kéré, Los Angeles-based Office Kovacs, concert venue designers Do LaB, and more.
See below for a full run-down of the installations. AN will continue to update the post with additional photos as they become available over the weekend.
Sofia Enriquez has designed a super-scaled garden made up of six larger-than-life paisley sculptures that includes a stepped relaxation platform.
Francis Kéré has crafted 12 colorful towers that reference the baobab trees that grow in the region of Burkina Faso where Kéré is from. Rising up to 60 feet in height, the colorful, conical shapes are filled with light displays and provide much-needed shade for concert goers.
For the 2019 run of the music festival, Poetic Kinetics has brought back its 2014 floating astronaut sculpture, Overview Effect. The battered spacesuit stands 70 feet tall and emits patterned light shows.
Office Kovacs's Colossal Cacti consists of seven fluorescent cacti that range from 52 feet to 20 feet in height. The cacti are wrapped in mirrored spines that reflect sunlight and sit on a platform designed to reference the colors of Frank Stella's Multicolored Squares.
Dedo Vabo's Hazardous Interstellar Professional Operations is made up of a 72-foot-diameter base loaded with six performance spaces that highlight the trials and tribulations of a group of space-bound hippos.


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Maybe they haven't gotten a lot of attention in the past, but the sturdy, ubiquitous drink coaster is quickly coming into its own among fashionable home furnishings. Though coasters as an accessory have been around for more than a hundred years, they've largely been neglected or used as a tool for much of their existence. But with changing times come new opportunities for upgrades, and the coaster is enjoying something of a low-key renaissance among designers.
The earliest form of drink coaster may have been the pulp board beer mat typically found in pubs and taverns in the United Kingdom. Small and cheap, these earliest coasters were spread out on tables as a form of decoration and to help quickly wipe up spills. Over time, beer manufacturers began manufacturing their own mats and giving them to bars as a way of cheap advertising. Even today, the British pub and many American bars use the beer mats to serve drinks, protect the bar's veneer against spills, and to designate seating places on tables and along rails.
While the construction and shape of the beer mat has remained more or less the same, its sibling the coaster is usually made of something lightweight and durable – ceramics, plastic, or slate. They are also often coated with felt on one side to prevent scratching the furniture beneath, and sometimes ringed with cork to absorb condensation. With such purely utilitarian beginnings, the coaster probably wasn't the likely choice for a serious style upgrade. Yet a new generation of designers have brought their know how and design sense to bear on creating a fresh approach to the once-humble coaster. The results are nothing less than beautiful.
Sachs points to a recent style of frosted glass coasters with etched snowflake designs, arranged in a Modernist composition, as proof of the favor's coming-of-age.
That versatility is a key to re-introducing the coaster to a new generation of consumers who are used to seeing them as purely functional or, worse, a kind of annoyance.


Biological beliefs posit that biological predispositions can sufficiently explain and predict human characteristics, behaviors, or other phenomena (e.g., Paul carries a gene for athletic abilities; he will become good at sports when he grows up.) In two studies consisting scenarios on a variety of developmental domains, participants from Canada and China evaluated the likelihood that a specific trait would develop in a character after reading about the genetic background of that individual. Results showed that, compared to Chinese, Canadians were more likely to rely on biological information in their developmental predictions. Some correlational evidence was found between participants' biological beliefs and their scores on the Belief in Genetic Determinism Scale. These findings were consistent with past cultural research on causal attributions, perception of change, and beliefs in effort and persistence.


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Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has collaborated with high street brand H&M for a sari line. The association was first scheduled for April 16, 2020, but COVID-19 pushed the announcement of going live.
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"The delay was disappointing because I had told myself when the brand turns 20, I will do a collaboration and take it to a large audience," the designer told The Hindu Weekend.
The collection has been titled 'Wanderlust' and will go live on August 12, across 11 H&M stores in India and in select stores in 17 other countries, including the US, Britain and Japan.
It will also e-tail on Myntra and 48 international markets on hm.com.
The designer has previously associated with brands like Asian Paints, French luxury shoemaker Christian Louboutin and American home furnishings chain Pottery Barn.
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H&M, which has brought out sell-out capsules with global fashion greats such as Karl Lagerfeld, Comme des Garçons, and Versace, had approached him just after he presented his 20th anniversary show in 2019, reports The Hindu.


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Scone Palace to host "spectacular" Scottish Axe Throwing Open this weekend
Hot on the iron-clad heels of the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championships, battle is set to commence again at Scone Palace this summer as the award-winning visitor attraction gets ready to host the Braveheart Scottish Axe Throwing Open.
The team at Scone Palace is preparing to welcome axe-wielding competitors from all over the UK, Ireland and Europe for the competition, which is taking place in the Palace grounds on Sunday May 5, 2019.
At least 2,000 visitors are expected to descend on the Palace for the day, when competitors will be aiming to hit a target with their axes, getting as close to the bullseye as possible. There will also be "have-a-go" sessions for the public to take part in.
Braveheart Axe Throwing, Scotland's axe throwing team, will host the 15-year-old annual event. Members of the Scottish Knight League, many of whom competed in last year's IMCF World Championships, are returning to Scone Palace for the event and will be demonstrating their medieval combat skills during the day.
There will be live commentary for all the competitive action from broadcaster and entertainer Big Al, music from Scotland's premier tribal band Clann an Drumma and historical King Robert the Bruce re-enactments from Strathleven Artizans. A real-life Blackadder impersonator will be strolling the grounds posing for selfies and generally making visitors do a double take, and young visitors will be entertained by The Regal Storytellers.
Jamie Keddie of event hosts Braveheart Axe Throwing said actors such as Jason Momoa and TV series such as Game of Thrones and Vikings had sparked interest in the sport. He said:
"Thanks to famous faces like Jason Momoa and series such as Vikings, interest in the sport has been rapidly growing in recent years. Scone Palace is the perfect location for such a prestigious event; a location so steeped in history only adds to the spectacle and allure. During the 'have-a-go' sessions, team members will be teaching visitors to throw like the best."
Visitors can explore a food village and on- site bar, buy medieval style merchandise, and venture into the Palace to enjoy the in-house Coffee Shop.
Stephen Brannigan, Head of House Opening at Scone Palace, is looking forward to welcoming people of all ages to witness another truly unique sporting event. He said:
"After the success of hosting the IMCF World Championships in 2018, we are delighted to be welcoming another sporting tournament with an international appeal at Scone Palace this summer. The Braveheart Scottish Axe Throwing Open is going to be a spectacular sporting event that is definitely best seen in person. The whole day will offer something for everyone, young and old, and we hope people both locally and further afield will come along to enjoy it."
The Braveheart Scottish Axe Throwing Open takes place from 10.00am to 6.00pm on Sunday May 5, 2019 and tickets start at £5.50. Tickets are available at: https://www.scone-palaceshop.co.uk/pages/scottish-axe-throwing-open
For more information about Scone Palace visit www.scone-palace.co.uk
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