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Yes, Rob Kardashian Can Go to Jail.
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Robert Kardashian published intimate photos of his ex-girlfriend Blac Chyna today. The photos were accompanied by a slew of Twitter and Instagram posts accusing her of infidelity, drug use, and other disparaging allegations. We aren't fooled by his explanations to justify the outrageous assault on Chyna's sexual privacy. He has committed a serious violation and faces repercussions should she seek justice in court.
With revenge porn, the crime is the proof.
This is a classic non-consensual porn case featuring a jilted, unstable ex who is bent on destroying his former partner's life through a vengeful act. He posted the images knowing that the exposure and spread will negatively impact her financially and emotionally. Revenge porn victims describe feeling paranoia, anxiety, and loss of control over your sexual privacy knowing that their private content is out there for all to see.
The impact of this leak will follow her for the rest of her life.
The fact that he deleted the photos is a moot point. He has 9 million followers on his Instagram and 7 million on Twitter. Rob is the type of public figure whose posts will be screengrabbed seconds after going up. Those images have probably already shown up on sites dedicated to revenge porn and porn sites. This social media influence + his family's profile makes these attacks exponentially worse and will have an effect on her future.
In California, victims have options.
Fortunately for the victim, California has strong non-consensual pornography laws, criminal and civil. Yes, Robert Kardashian could be sent to jail for his actions. It is a misdemeanor punishable up to 6 months in prison and/or a monetary fine. Chyna can also sue her ex for damages and obtain a restraining order through California's civil courts. This civil option is a powerful avenue for pursuing justice in these cases. Exploiting her sexual privacy and rights in order to get revenge is not only not ok, it is illegal and unjust.
There have been pivotal civil cases.
Cases similar to Blac Chyna's have settled for millions. In 2015, a jury ordered rapper 50 Cent to pay Lastonia Leviston $7 million for uploading a sex tape of her and her husband to his social media. In May, an Arizona jury awarded a married couple $8.9 million for enduring a "non-stop campaign" of cyber harassment. So, Blac Chyna can take matters into her own hands no matter what law enforcement does.
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I'll keep you in my prayers Casper.
thanks to u both.i just cant seem to find something else to base my life on. i dont have any skills or talents to base my life on.
Don't make me make a list for you Casper.
apart from the usual housework and being a mum i cant think of anything i can do.im only 31 i thought i had years yet to have more kids before i had to find an alternative.


Take the world-renowned National Ballet School (NBS) in Canada, add a dancing program for people with Parkinson's and top it off with a research study from York and Ryerson Universities. What do you get? "Dancing with Parkinson's" -- part community exercise program and part research project featured in the award-winning documentary short, Synapse Dance.
Parkinson's research has increasingly demonstrated the importance of exercise to manage the motor symptoms (such as tremor and stiffness) and non-motor symptoms (such as constipation and anxiety) commonly experienced with Parkinson's disease (PD). But does dance, in particular, have specific benefits for the PD community?
Researchers from the "Dancing with Parkinson's" program are hoping to answer this question by better understanding how dance affects the brain of people with Parkinson's. Neuroscientists conducted brain scans of program volunteers and asked them to visualize their dance routines while listening to music. The scans showed how the various parts of the brain -- auditory, motor and visual -- work in concert while dancing and how this synchronization may allow PD patients to temporarily "cheat" some of the symptoms of the disease.
Preliminary results are positive and demonstrate that program participants are seeing improvements in gait and balance. Scientists hope that their work can inform additional research into the disease. Watch the full documentary below and learn more about exercise and Parkinson's disease.


The down-and-dirty zine that started it all! Chock full of traditionally drawn pen and ink comics, illustrations, and "activities", TMW #1 is the first issue in a semi-autobio zine series, about queerness, America, and, of course, being a manly manly man. TMW #1 collects comics drawn from January to March of 2016.


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Kenneth E. Bishop, Jr.
September 8, 1947 ~ December 31, 2020 (age 73)
Kenneth E. Bishop, Jr of Gillbertville, MA passed away December 31, 2020. He was born in Springfield Ma to the late Kenneth & Bernice Bishop
He grew up in East Longmeadow Ma, attended all of his years of schooling there and Graduated 1966 from East Longmeadow High.
He enlisted into the Navy right out of high school in 1966 and served until 1975 with honorable discharge of his duties.
He really enjoyed Hot rods as a younger man, and was known as a" Motor Head" around the town he grew up in. He also enjoyed motorcycles, hill climbs, going to the races, fishing, camping, watching football & baseball and loved the ocean. He shared all of his interests and hobbies with his family throughout the years. He really loved" the blues" for music and would play his harmonica while listening to his music and dancing around the room. He had a bright personality and loved to laugh and to make others laugh. He was a good-hearted person who just wanted to enjoy life. He loved summertime, family cookouts, and fireworks on the 4th of July. He was a devoted father and grandfather. His daughter Jamie was his whole world, as were his grandchildren. He shared a special bond with oldest grandchild Janessa who also became his whole world when she made him a "Pappy" He was so proud to be a grandfather and was thrilled to also have two grandsons. He truly loved his family with all of his heart.
He retired from Grower Direct of Somers CT as a truck driver at the age of 65 He was truck driver form the mid 80's until 2011 when he retired.
He is survived by his loving Daughter Jamie Bishop-LeBeau, her husband George (Of Holland Ma) and his 3 beloved grandchildren Janessa, Vinny and Logan. He loved his grandchildren with all of his heart. He is also survived by his stepson Frank Magagnoli Jr. his wife Cindy (of Agawam Ma) and their children Stephine, Cody, Domonick, and Adam. He is also survived by his sister Donna Comstock (of Longmeadow Ma) his two Nieces Lori Maskell & Lisa Morin and two nephews Brian Kazyaka & Eric Kazyaka and many great nieces & nephews.
He is predeceased by his sister Theresa Kazyaka and by his lifetime partner Barbara Raymond who he loved dearly.
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"The Vietnam war was not fifteen years ago. It is today," Thich Nhat Hanh told us on the first evening of the retreat for Vietnam veterans and their families at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. "If we look deeply at the present, we will see that it is made up of the past. And if we contact the present deeply, we can contact the past and heal it."
As the daughter of an Army general who served three tours in Vietnam, I went to that retreat seeking to understand and help heal my own family's past. Like hundreds of thousands of children, my childhood was shaped by my father's participation in the Vietnam War: His repeated, prolonged absences (and the never-acknowledged terror that he would not come back alive) drove my mother to an emotional breakdown and left deep wounds in my heart.
At the retreat, I had the opportunity not only to contact and heal my own hurt, but to be touched and inspired by the practice of those who had experienced the suffering of war far more painfully and directly than I had. About half of the eighty-five participants were veterans, seeking healing for bodies, minds, and spirits battered by combat. "You are the light at the tip of the candle," Thay told the veterans. "You know what the reality of war is, and you can show it to us."
Throughout the retreat, the veterans' courage, honesty, and insights were truly a candle flame illuminating the path for all of us. While nurturing the seeds of mindfulness and peace through quiet breathing, smiling, sitting, and walking, we also began to examine the nature of aggression.
In Thay's dharma talks, he asked us to look deeply into the roots of war in our society, our families, and our own hearts—the seeds of violence, fear, and hatred that can be found everywhere, even within the anti-war movement itself. War, he told us, is not just waged by soldiers: all of us participate in it, and all of us must help heal the damage. The veterans are "the hand that grasped the fire," he said; but the order to do so came from the whole body, and the whole body suffers as a result.
As part of the body of society, all of us are co-responsible for our country's actions, he said. If we do not understand our co-responsibility, our nation will do the same thing again and again. The daily newspapers brought us stark confirmation of the truth of this teaching: While we were meditating on the roots of war at Omega, the nation was gearing up for massive "victory" parades in Washington, D.C. and New York City.
On the last night of the retreat, Thay and Sister Phuong led a deeply moving ceremony in commemoration of those who had died in the Viemam War. On a paper altarcloth wreathed in flowers, veterans and non-veterans pinned notes inscribed with the names of those they wished to remember: "To Roger, thank you for saving my life." "To the Mother Earth and Father Sky of Vietnam." "In memory of all those who died under my guns."
Many people wept as Thay chanted Buddhist invocations wishing blessings on all beings, with and without form. Thay then led us in hugging meditation, telling the veterans, "If you hug one Vietnamese person, you hug them all." Afterwards, we did walking meditation through the dark to Omega's lake, several veterans carrying the paper altarcloth decorated with the names of the dead. Standing under the stars holding candles, we sang the Two Promises while we burned the altarcloth and scattered the ashes into the shimmering water: "I vow to develop understanding in order to live peaceably with people, animals, and plants. I vow to develop my compassion, in order to protect the lives of people, animals and plants."
I left the retreat inspired by the power of mindfulness practice to heal even the deepest of wounds. Practicing with the veterans was a tremendous opportunity to support them in their healing process while going further into my own. As Thay said early in the retreat, "If the non-veterans practice in order to have insight, the veterans will be healed. And if the veterans practice in order to have insight, the nonveterans will be healed. Because we inter-are."
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Newcastle's Union Rooms back up for sale for £4m as owner seeks to diversify
The building, bought by Andrew Ward from Wetherspoons two years ago, has a guide price of £4m
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A historic Newcastle city centre pub is back up for sale two years after it was snapped up from leisure giant Wetherspoons by a North East entrepreneur.
Union Rooms operator JD Wetherspoon initially put the prominent 19th-century building on Westgate Road up for sale in May 2016, as part of a portfolio of 45 of its UK properties and just months after acquiring it from a Danish investment group for £5.6m.
The five-storey property was then bought by property entrepreneur Andrew Ward, triggering new investment in the building.
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While Mr Ward owns the building, it has been operated for some time by Cyclone Leisure Group, also owners of the San Lorenzo restaurants, who last year unveiled sweeping changes to the Union Rooms, including a new pizza restaurant, garden room and sports room.
Now Mr Ward – who already owns a number of pubs in Durham, as well as Workwear Express, employing more than 160 people in Belmont, Durham – has put the building up for sale, saying he is looking at diversifying his portfolio which will allow this asset to change hands.
The deal is solely an investment sale of the building and the lease will be retained by Mr Ward, meaning the pub will continue to trade in its current form.
It is now on the market through North East property firm Bradley Hall with a guide price of £4m.
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Nicholas Bramwell, senior surveyor at Bradley Hall said: "Buildings of this magnitude and calibre don't come on the market very often in Newcastle and as such command a premium as a result.
"This investment is made particularly interesting by its potential to develop the upper floors, the completion of which is likely to have a substantial, positive impact on an already attractive income.
"Union Rooms is situated in an unrivalled location with Newcastle Central Station and its metro station close by. It is also surrounded by other established operators and popular destinations for locals and visitors alike, which ensures a high footfall in the area."
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The grand Grade II listed building at the bottom of Westgate Road dates back to 1877 and was a gentlemen's club called the Union Club for almost 100 years. Among its famous members was WG – later Lord – Armstrong, the 19th-century Tyneside engineer and industrialist.
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Q: sql connecting two forms to a database I'm a beginner when it comes to the topic. I've followed this tutorial to connect one form to a database and it worked well. Now I'd like to add another form and my questions are:

*

*do I create separate function in connection.php?

*do I create a separate table in the same database?

*how do I generate a separate thank you message?

The other form is a contact form.
connection.php:
<?php

function Connect()
{
 $dbhost = "localhost";
 $dbuser = "root";
 $dbpass = "root";
 $dbname = "responses";

 // Create connection
 $conn = new mysqli($dbhost, $dbuser, $dbpass, $dbname) or die($conn->connect_error);

 return $conn;
}

?>

thankyou.php
<?php

require 'connection.php';
$conn    = Connect();
$email   = $conn->real_escape_string($_POST['u_email']);
$query   = "INSERT into newsletter (email) VALUES('" . $email . "')";
$success = $conn->query($query);

if (!$success) {
    die("Couldn't enter data: ".$conn->error);

}
echo $_GET["form"];

echo "Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. <br>";

$conn->close();

?>

The second form would look like this:
$name    = $conn->real_escape_string($_POST['name']);
$email   = $conn->real_escape_string($_POST['email']);
$message = $conn->real_escape_string($_POST['message']);
$query   = "INSERT into contactForm (name,email,message) VALUES('" . $name . "','" . $email . "','" . $message . "')";
$success = $conn->query($query);

I've created two tables: newsletter and contactForm. Now, how do I direct form input to the right table?

A: 1 - You can "require"/"include" the same connection.php wherever it suit you / need it
2 - you can create on the same Database a new table and do action on this new on your query example:
$query   = "INSERT into newsletter (email) VALUES('" . $email . "')";
$success = $conn->query($query);

$query   = "INSERT into newsletter_schedule (email,schedule_date) VALUES('" . $email . "', NOW())";
$success = $conn->query($query);

or you can create in a different db and change db name connected(more complex but sometimes needed)
3 - you can do in separate static file and redirect to using (PHP function)
header("location: tankyou.html");//put your file name/must be the first output, even a space before can throw a error

leave more details about the 3rd if is not what you are looking for

A: Unfortunately, your question, "How do I...?" is a bit broad in this case.  Any number of ways.  The only real way to get a sense for these things is to try a number of times.  You may fail, but that's where the most learning happenings.
Your specific questions:

do I create separate function in connection.php?

Depends on what you need.  I might include a 'CloseConnection' or 'TearDown' function, but doing so is not strictly necessary in PHP.  (PHP does it's best to close down and stop using any resources you still have open at the end of your script.)
However, if you want to edge toward better practices, get in the habit now of always cleaning up after yourself.  What you learned in kindergarten applies: if you opened it, close it.  If you created it, dispose of it.  If you allocated it, deallocate it.  etc.

do I create a separate table in the same database?

Yes.  This question is related to schema design, and again, you will just have to try things out and see what works for your situation and thought processes.  You will know that things are not right when the logic gets really convoluted.  But knowing that comes with nothing other than experience.

how do I generate a separate thank you message?

The same way you generate any other HTML.  Some version of echo, print, or include/require.  Given your current setup, I might create a separate function for this logic.
One thing which is not what you asked for, but which I feel compelled to point out: heavily consider prepared statements for your SQL, rather than string interpolation.  That is ...
BAD:
$query   = "INSERT into newsletter (email) VALUES('" . $email . "')";
$success = $conn->query($query);

BETTER/GOOD:
$sql       = "INSERT INTO newsletter (email) VALUE ( ? )";
$statement = $conn->prepare( $sql );
$statement->bind_param('s', $email);
$statement->execute();

This is perhaps slightly more complicated, but also precludes any need for sanitization like real_escape_string.
For more information, read the documentation and google prepared statements, but the gist is this: for security reasons now, and higher performance later.  By telling the database what will be coming, you preclude someone from injecting something you didn't expect or want.

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Roads are the lifeline of the people of the state as the only means of transport for the state is the surfaced communication and road link in the accessible terrains. As such road has a special importance as vital infrastructure for economic development of the state. High priority is given in the plans and programme for construction of roads to develop the economy.
National Highway is a highway which is declared as such under the National Highway Act, 1956. The National Highway system is the primary road grid of the state.
Highways and roads are regarded as arteries and veins of a state which are essential for its growth. The main artery of communication is the National High-way No.39 connecting lmphal with Dimapur in the neighboring state of Nagaland. It runs through Mao in the extreme north of Manipur to the International border town of Moreh in the south-east. Dimapur is the railhead for road traffic to the state and in fact, this road is for so long her life line. The road passes through the hilly area of Senapati District and part of Nagaland Hill touching Kohima in between. The transport cost on this road is very high in view of frequent landslides on the hill tracts, restriction of transport services during night time due to unexpected events and one way trade movement because of little exports from Manipur.
Another road of' considerable economic importance is the 225 kms. long National Highway No. 53 viz. New Cachar Road, connecting Imphal with Jirighat in Manipur Assam border. It passes through dense forests and difficult terrains of Tamenglong District which remained, by far, the most inaccessible district in the state. The opening of this road brings the District closer to other parts, helps in exploring untapped resources of the district and give incentives for more production and general development besides being a second life-line for the state. For this, State of Manipur, the road needs further development in order to be the main lifeline of the state.


I know, I know. I don't wear black. And I certainly don't wear leather skirts.
I realize that this outfit is a little "off-brand" for me, but it's one of my absolute favorites during the fall. Some friends at French Connection gave me the leather skirt years ago, and I wore it whenever I felt like an imposter at events in New York. ;) It really got me through, haha, and it remains a go-to. (Similar leather skirts here, here and here.) Of course, it's short, so I only wear it with over-the-knee boots, which Mitch says are "basically pants and why not just wear pants?" But you know. Fashion, Mitch!
While I don't think I'll ever be in head-to-toe black, I love mixing black with camel, browns, tans and leopard during the fall.
Classic and fool-proof and quick and easy.
You can also check out my Shopbop Sale "What to Buy" post, as well as the roundup post that Mitch wrote the intro to.
Tonight, we're staying in and watching "The Big Sick." I'm SO excited. We haven't had a night alone together in a loooong time, and we keep hearing that the movie is awesome. What are you doing this weekend?!
Be sure to tune in tomorrow for a fun post that Mitch and I wrote together!


Deaths from sickle cell anemia, leukemia and lymphoma among Africans are rising. These are diseases that can be effectively treated with bone marrow stem cell transplants.
Only 0.006% of the African population is registered as a potential bone marrow donor on the continent's accredited registries. In comparison, this donor-to-total population ratio is up to 500x greater in the Western World. Africa is lagging behind.
Sickle cell anemia, leukemia and lymphoma patients of African descent find it more difficult to get bone marrow donors compared to their Caucasian, Asian or Hispanic counterparts. This is in part due to the scant representation of donors of African descent on bone marrow registries worldwide.
Ara was set up to aggregate millions of bone marrow donors of various African heritages on accredited African bone marrow registries.
To start, we've set a target of 30,000 donors to be recruited by 2018.
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If you are planning a holiday to Stradbroke Island it is worth knowing there are a large number of accommodations available outside hotel-styled stays. There are a huge number of full-house rentals available for short-term bookings. Actually, this kind of accommodation is gaining popularity throughout the world.
If you are staying somewhere for longer than a day, and you have a number of people with you, having your own house to enjoy, can be more than just economical, it can be a whole lot more fun. A look at why this kind of accommodation really works.
Per Person Cost. Whole property accommodation will generally work out to be very affordable when you have four or more people. This would normally mean at least two rooms in a hotel, and possibly four. Look at the price of the accommodation and divide it by the number of people who will be travelling in your party, and you will be pleasantly surprised. The per person cost will be amazingly attractive when you have a large group of people.
Spending Time Together.When you are staying in a hotel as a group, have you noticed that you all end up cramping in a room to discuss the day's activities? Let's face it, we are going on a holiday together, because we like being together. It is only the hotel rooms that are keeping us apart. Will full-property accommodation you can be together like it was your own home.
Just Like a Hotel.There is nothing complicated about arranging this type of accommodation. The information on location, either South Stradbroke or North Stradbroke Island is online,including the cost per night, week or month is available. The size, and recommended number of guests. All facilities are listed out. You have a check-in time and a check-out time. Someone will be there at the time to meet you. Renting this type of accommodation is just as easy as getting a hotel room.
Cook and Do as You Wish.Restaurants and other places are always there to eat at if you wish, but what happens if you want to cook the fish you caught today? That is not going to happen when you are staying in a hotel is it? Think about the benefits of having all the things that we take for granted in our own homes, when you are on holiday. It also means you can clean your own clothes, the way you want to, without paying ridiculous prices.
No One Watching Your Every Move. It is great to get all that service from a hotel, but on the other hand, it can feel you have no privacy left. With your own property at your disposal, your holiday is truly a private affair.
Are you making plans for your holiday now? Take a look at the huge range of this type of accommodation available on Stradbroke island, because you will save so much money, you will probably be able to afford a much longer holiday.


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Only Natural Pet Advances Sustainable Packaging Initiative with Braskem's Sugarcane Based I'm greenTM Biopolymer
Press Release / Philadelphia, PA & Boulder, CO – August 29, 2018 - Braskem (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest thermoplastics polyolefins producer in the Americas and the leading producer of biopolymers in the world, and Only Natural Pet, America's leading brand of natural pet supplies, together announced a new sustainable pet food packaging initiative utilizing Braskem's sugarcane based I'm greenTM biopolymer. Only Natural Pet is integrating at least 30% bioplastic packaging material into every bag of its recently launched line of Mindful Meals dry dog food, directly supporting Only Natural Pet's ongoing commitments to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction. - 3 years ago
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Braskem begins operation in Boston to strengthen its Renewable Chemicals strategy
Press Release / Braskem, the largest thermoplastics resins producer in the Americas and the worldwide leader in bio-polymers, announced today its expanded focus on the research, development and commercialization of chemicals and materials sourced from renewable feedstocks. Braskem started a new operation in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. The activities will include biotechnology and material science R&D, business and market development as well as technology scouting for key strategic partnerships. - 3 years ago
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Breaking: Jose Mourinho Given Clearance To Sign This Star For Manchester United
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Major Transfer Saga-
Here is another major transfer saga which might attract a lot of attention in the days to come and can have an impact, on how the upcoming seasons shape up. The story being addressed in these reports is about Manchester City's Joe Hart, which could be on his way to Manchester United, as Jose Mourinho has received the backing of the club's board now.
The Red Devils had a good season, with the Portuguese manager in charge of the club in his debut season and will only want to improve now and win more titles.
Keeping that in mind, Mourinho has big plans for the club and is keen on adding more reinforcements for his outgoing players and in order to strengthen his current squad.
Hart, who is 30 at the moment, lost his place in the first team at the Etihad under manager Pep Guardiola, who preferred other options in his first season in England.
Due to this, the Englishman was dissatisfied and had left on loan away to Serie A outfit Torino, for regular game-time and had a good time during his stint in Italy.
However, he has come back now and is wanted by the club's domestic rivals, who have plans of their own and could make good use of his services.
Deal or no deal?
Well, honestly, Pep does not need Hart at present and if feels wanted at Old Trafford and is offered more time on the pitch, he should surely make the move. The move is similar to Petr Cech's move to Arsenal, from west London outfit. Though, the Gunners did not win the league, since adding the veteran star, United might perform different with the addition of Hart to their squad, in case De Gea does indeed leave.
It is not a transfer that the Citizens would want should happen, yet, it is not really in their hands. Pep has chosen Claudio Bravo as his first choice keeper and it seems will stick to him, as he has confidence in the former Barcelona man.
This story further claims that the Spanish manager is more than happy in letting him go, as he wants what's best for both the player and the club. He is very clear that he does not see him, as part of his plans for City's future and this could mean that he might want to add more goalies to the squad.
Already, Willy Caballero has joined Chelsea a few days ago, on a free transfer and now this could be the end of Hart, at City. Does Pep know what he is doing this time around? His team were not that great in the league and the cups, yet managed a top four finish.
They would want to improve on that, while United will want to build on their last season's success as well. Where should Hart be, next term? Do let us know what you think and like our FB page for more updates on all stories related to the top Premier League clubs.
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Volume7, Issue11
Optical and Electronic Structure of a Double Perovskite Oxides Ca2MnCoO6
Ajay Kumar Sujit Kumar P. Poddar
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2020, Volume 7, Issue 11, Pages 7834-7841
The prime objective of the present work is evaluating the performance of double Perovskite material with Calcium in the A-site cation and Manganese and Cobalt in the B-site cation. The Ca2MnCoO6 the double Perovskite which is a compound of Calcium, Manganese with cobalt is made in the form of polycrystalline using the attached quartz pipe system. The partial oxygen pressure inside the quartz tube expressed this as an important set parameter for the production of a structural phase model. This parameter was controlled using the ratio between ReO2 and ReO3 content and the filling parameter (ratio between weight and total quartz tab content). Molecular and chemical components were investigated by scanning with electron microscopy and diffraction microscopy. The structural parameters of the crystal were determined by analyzing the X-ray powder distribution pattern with high resolution synchrotron. The analysis indicates that the sample is a single-layer compound compatible with the monolin crystal structure. (Space group P21/n) with a = 5.3649 (2) Å; b = 5.49863 (3) Å; c = 7.77524(3) Å; and β = 90.19(1)º. Computer simulations were performed considering two cation valence settings, that is, (i) Mn2+Re6+ or (ii) Mn3+Re5+, for the Ca2MnCoO6 compound. XANES analysis measurements indicated +2.4 for the means valence of Mn (a mixture of Mn2+ and Mn3+) and +5.8 for the effective valence of Re (an intermediate valence between Re4+ (ReO2) and Re6+ (ReO3)).
In summary we concluded that Ca2MnCoO6 Mn and Re have a mixed valence configuration based on oxygen content of 6.0±0.2
(2021). Optical and Electronic Structure of a Double Perovskite Oxides Ca2MnCoO6. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(11), 7834-7841.
Ajay Kumar; Sujit Kumar; P. Poddar. "Optical and Electronic Structure of a Double Perovskite Oxides Ca2MnCoO6". European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7, 11, 2021, 7834-7841.
(2021). 'Optical and Electronic Structure of a Double Perovskite Oxides Ca2MnCoO6', European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 7(11), pp. 7834-7841.
Optical and Electronic Structure of a Double Perovskite Oxides Ca2MnCoO6. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2021; 7(11): 7834-7841.


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Ann Coulter speech at Berkeley canceled over fears of violence
Ann Coulter's appearance at University of California Berkeley has been cancelled after fears of riots returning to the school, though the controversial conservative pundit says she is coming no matter what.
The prestigious university's vice chancellors said Wednesday that "given currently active security threats, it is not possible to assure that the event could be held successfully."
Coulter, famous for provocative right-wing statements on subjects such as immigration, was scheduled to give a speech on April 27.
The chancellors' email to the school's College Republicans canceling the event comes after clashes between far right and left-wing protesters have repeatedly brought violence to the northern California institution.
A video of Louise Rosealma being punched in the face by a white supremacist Nathan Damigo went viral this weekend after members of the anti-fascist collective Antifa confronted a rally of President Trump supporters.
Fighting led to 20 arrests as 11 people were injured in widespread scuffles, according to police.
Violent protests also led to then-Breitbart writer Milo Yiannopoulos, a member of the internet "alt-right," being taken away from an event at Berkeley in February when masked protesters began smashing windows.
Ann Coulter's appearance at University of California Berkeley has been canceled. (Lucas Jackson/REUTERS)
"In the wake of events surrounding the planned appearance by Milo Yiannopoulos in February, as well as several riots which have occurred in recent weeks in the city of Berkeley, we have increased our scrutiny regarding the time and location of high-profile speakers so that these events can go forward unimpeded," the university's administrators said their statement.
Berkeley Assistant Vice Chancellor Dan Mogulof told the Daily News Wednesday that the university "got intelligence that those involved in violent protests over the weekend had targeted" the Coulter speech.
"Things have just continued to escalate since February 1," he said.
Administrators' letter to the College Republicans added that they could not guarantee the safety of Coulter or her audience at the proposed speech, and that they regretted the cancelation "given our unqualified support for our students' right to bring speakers of their choosing to the University."
However, it also rebuked the student group for not determining whether a venue with appropriate security possibilities would be available before announcing Coulter's visit, which administrators said they learned about through the newspapers.
The chancellors suggested alternate dates in September for the speech.
Multiple fights break out between Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday. (JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)
Many on the famously liberal Cal campus opposed the appearance, including the student newspaper the Daily Californian, who said that the pundit's "only qualifcation is stirring the pot" and that her speech would not include productive discussion.
The Berkeley College Republicans did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but blasted their school's "malicious tactics" in a series of Facebook posts capped off with "Berkeley Hates Free Speech" hashtags.
"Although we don't agree on much, we find common ground in our unwavering support for the 1st Amendment," the Republican group said a post linking to a column opposing the Coulter cancellation written by left-leaning Berkeley professor Robert Reich.
Coulter had told Sean Hannity Wednesday that she was "really looking foward" to the speech, and later took to Twitter to trash the Berkeley administration and say that she will speak anyway.
"I acceded to Berkeley's every silly demand (never made of lib speakers). Called their bluff & they canceled anyway," she said.
"I WILL BE SPEAKING NEXT THURSDAY," she added, saying that no government-funded school can ban "free speech."
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The 'Save Our Bucks' campaign framed the conversation for what became a series of franchise-affirming steps forward
A grassroots campaign begging the Bucks to change their strategy gave fans a rallying point five years ago. Now, the Bucks are a powerhouse.
The 'Save Our Bucks' campaign framed the conversation for what became a series of franchise-affirming steps forward A grassroots campaign begging the Bucks to change their strategy gave fans a rallying point five years ago. Now, the Bucks are a powerhouse. Check out this story on postcrescent.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2019/05/13/look-back-save-our-bucks-campaign-framed-revolution/1189335001/
JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 4:14 p.m. CT May 13, 2019 | Updated 1:23 p.m. CT May 22, 2019
The "Winning Takes Balls" billboard caused a stir in 2013. (Photo: Submitted photo by Paul Henning)
Winning takes balls.
Yes, it's a sentence that's meant to get your attention, and it certainly did when the "Save Our Bucks" grassroots campaign raised enough to buy space on a billboard with that very message in 2013.
For eight weeks, a billboard at 4th Street and McKinley Avenue — essentially a block away from where Fiserv Forum now stands — sent the simple message with a double entendre: For the Bucks to win, they needed courageous decision makers and also the pingpong balls of the NBA lottery and the transcendent potential of a high draft pick.
Paul Henning poses with Bucks owners (left) Marc Lasry and Wes Edens. (Photo: Submitted photo)
The strategy perhaps didn't directly lead to the Bucks success that followed, but the campaign played a role in reshaping the narrative for a team that has flourished in the five years since, reaching the Eastern Conference finals in 2019, with Game 5 set to be played at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night.
The campaign aimed to emphasize to fans (and potential buyers of the franchise) that Milwaukee was a sleeping giant of a basketball town, and a unified focus on a new arena could reignite the city's waning passion for the sport. With No. 34 jerseys on every street corner and a city buzzing about its NBA team, it appears that expectation was correct.
Emerging from RealGM message boards, "Save Our Bucks" put itself on the national radar when it raised the $5,000 in one week to post the memorable billboard. Paul Henning, the 39-year-old co-owner of a car engine and parts manufacturer who became the spokesman for Save Our Bucks, made the rounds on local TV and radio as momentum built.
Henning believes preserving Milwaukee's perception as a basketball town played a key role in getting a new arena built. Save Our Bucks also emboldened fans to see the 15-win season in 2013-'14 as a step in the right direction instead of a low point, even if some of the organization's aims were already in development or unfolded differently than expected.
"Everything has come together perfectly," said Henning, whose parents had season tickets dating to the Bucks heyday of the early 1970s. "They always said they wanted to compete during their first year in the arena, and this is what they're doing. The basketball side of it and business side of it, there's nothing to complain about as far as how they're managing the team and running the team.
"It's a really fun season to not even think that way anymore (when Save Our Bucks was a necessity), to try and get this idea and viewpoint out there. It's nice to trust in our GM and ownership and sit back and be a fan."
From Save Our Bucks to 'Play it Forward'
Buddy Julius is a founding partner of The Firm Consulting and was one of the key early leaders of the movement to lobby for a new arena. He remembered an early meeting at Alverno College attended by about eight Bucks fans, as well as Henning, Steve Baas of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and Milwaukee restaurateurs Gino Fazzari, Mike Vitucci and Omar Shaikh. Along with Tracy Johnson, president of Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin, they formed the core of a "Play it Forward" campaign that took things to the next level.
"Save Our Bucks was kind of the infancy of the whole mobilization," Julius said. "For this to really mobilize, we were going to have to engage businesses, we were going to have to engage community organizations and make sure this resonates beyond the initial social media platform. There were some really early pioneers in that that really kind of stand out."
He mentioned others playing prominent roles in the campaign, including then-Bucks spokesman Jake Suski and team President Peter Feigin, as well as NEWaukee founder Ian Abston. But Julius said Henning was among the first to really emphasize a new arena as essential.
"You walk to the arena now, there's all these people," Julius said. "I don't think anyone said, 'I hate the Bucks,' but there weren't a lot of folks motivated to do anything initially. Some didn't realize (the Bucks) could go away. Some didn't realize why we needed a new stadium. Paul kind of continued to build, and we brought him into our model. He was everywhere. If we had a public hearing, Paul would be there. If we needed 30 people to show up at a rally, Paul was there."
One of the campaign's chief concerns was that the team couldn't thrive under the current ownership structure, and Herb Kohl announced the team was for sale before the billboard arrived. Save Our Bucks was also urging the Bucks to play for a high pick in a 2014 NBA draft that was seen as historically deep at the time.
Recent drone video footage of the completed Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum on August 8, 2018. Mike De Sisti and Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It wasn't. Jabari Parker, a completely defensible choice by the Bucks with the No. 2 pick, endured two ACL surgeries and never came close to becoming the singular talent the Bucks were looking for. Joel Embiid, whose foot injury meant his rookie season would be delayed by a year (and posed a threat to his overall career), is the only player in that first round to appear in an all-star game. Nikola Jokic, a second-round pick, made the all-star team in 2019.
But there was more to it than just a draft pick.
"What we wanted to put out there, before there was a buyer, was dispel a notion that Milwaukee was not a basketball town," Henning said.
"That's one thing people were saying, that it's not a big enough market to support an NBA team, and we knew the arena was the endgame. It was the initial step toward building some community support. There was backlash to a lot of the years of being bad and Herb Kohl's management, that people had been turned off to the Bucks and NBA. We wanted to say to potential buyers, 'When we get a product, the community is going to support it.' "
Milwaukee Bucks owner Herb Kohl (center) walks to the stage with prospective owners Marc Lasry (foreground) and Wesley Edens before a news conference announcing the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks April 16, 2014, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. (Photo: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
New owner, new building, new talent
The summary of the campaign's beliefs can still be found at SaveOurBucks.com, though Henning said he felt like his job was officially done the day Fiserv Forum opened.
Once Marc Lasry and Wes Edens emerged as the owners ready to buy the Bucks from Kohl, Henning said SaveOurBucks shifted its attention to the arena and the politics around it.
"I talked to a lot of people that were in the business community and political community, and they said they had never heard so many support calls for an initiative," Henning said. "We motivated a lot of people to get involved in the political process that they had never been involved with before. We absolutely made an impact."
When the billboard arrived, the Bucks were coming off a 4-0 sweep in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of LeBron James and the Miami Heat, mired in a middle ground where the franchise wasn't in a position to get lottery draft picks nor compete for a title. Ironically, it was that 2013 offseason when the Bucks turned the No. 15 pick in the NBA Draft into one of the best draft selections in NBA history, a young forward from Greece named Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo developed into a franchise changing player but in ...
NBA Commissioner David Stern (left) stands with Giannis Antetokounmpo, of Greece, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, June 27, 2013. Kathy Willens/Associated Press
Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo, picked by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, speaks during a news conference Thursday, June 27, 2013, in New York. Craig Ruttle/Associated Press
Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond shows first-round draft pick Giannis Antetokounmpo around the Bradley Center before a news conference June 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. Morry Gash/Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo enters the media room at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2013. John Hammond, general manager, and Larry Drew, head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, introduced their two new draft picks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Friday. First round pick is 6'9" guard/forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
ohn Hammond, general manager (right) and Larry Drew, head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks (left), introduced their two new draft picks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2013. First round pick 6'9" guard/forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece (second from right) and second round pick is Nate Wolters of South Dakota State. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
Giannis Antetokounmpo answers reporters' questions at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2013. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
Nate Wolters (left) and Giannis Antetokounmpo answer reporters questions at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in 2013. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo poses for a picture during the team's media day September 30, 2013, in St. Francis. Morry Gash, Associated Press
Giannis Anteokounmpo does an interview during Bucks Media Day for the 2013-2014 Season at the Cousins Center. Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Buck's Giannis Antetokounmpo leaps into the air with the ball for a photographer Lucian McAfee of Milwaukee who was shooting promotional material for the team during media day 2013. Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves the court August 1, 2013 after practice at the Cousins Center. Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photographs from Bucks practice held at the Cousins Center August 1, 2013. Bucks coach Larry Drew (from left) greets Giannis Antetokounmpo with a handshake. Assistant Coach Josh Oppenheimer looks on. Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Assistant Coach Josh Oppenheimer works with Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013. Michael Sears/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Drew (left) talks to guard Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York in 2013. The precocious 19-year-old rookie is providing an unexpected bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Bucks. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is shown during the first half of their game against the New York Knicks, December 18, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bucks first-round pick 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo in a family photograph (from left) brother Thanasis, Alexandros, and Kostas, mother Vero, father Charles and Giannis then 18 years-old. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives
But it wasn't yet clear what Giannis would become, and the quickest path to finding a star seemed to be bringing in more players from the top of the draft. The Save Our Bucks website laid out the strategy of trading veterans.
"Trading these veterans does not mean the Bucks would 'give up' or 'tank,' " it said. "It means that the Bucks would create more playing time for young players like John Henson, Larry Sanders, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brandon Knight, Nate Wolters and Khris Middleton. The side benefit of this strategy would likely be a higher draft pick."
Milwaukee had traded one of its top young assets, Tobias Harris, for J.J. Redick in an ill-fated trade to ensure that playoff spot in 2012-'13. Harris has emerged as a force in the years since, now with Philadelphia.
"People were seething over the summer," Henning said.
"The climb up a mountain isn't always a straight ascent. They've been knocked down a couple times, and sometimes the mistakes weren't their fault. You can't put (Parker) on the Bucks; it was a great pick at the time, nobody knew he would blow out his ACL twice. Thon Maker looked great at the time and didn't really have the impact, and him asking for a trade ended up being Niko Mirotic. Jason Kidd worked for a short period of time and then (the Bucks) moved on. They're learning from their mistakes."
Henning said once the Wisconsin state Senate passed a financing package for a new arena, it marked an occasion for everyone in the Save Our Bucks movement to breathe more easily.
"There were a number of steps getting toward that point," he said. "Transferring the Park East land was a big crossing point. Getting the community on board. Once that Senate package passed, then it was about sorting out the final details, but we knew where it was going."
JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe.


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Kwin-oa or keen-wah, who cares?! The main thing is, these little beauties are full of protein and keep you fuller for longer. The sauce is full of punch and the quick cook courgettes are fresh, crunchy and delicious! Although the mushrooms might originally put some people off, they are what gives this recipe it's meatiness so go on, give them a go! This modern take on meatballs is a real favourite of ours and (sshhh... don't tell anybody) but we like them even more than the original! Easy to batch cook and freeze, this is a low-cost, high impact meal that all of the family can enjoy. Happy cooking!
Start by cooking the quinoa. Pop the quinoa into a pan and add 150ml of water and some salt. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, turn down to low and cook for 15-20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool – the quinoa should be sticky enough to form a ball when you squeeze it in your hand.
In a pan, fry the onions and garlic and add the mushrooms, cooking for 6-8 minutes over a high heat until golden. Mix the quinoa with the mushrooms, herbs, some salt & pepper, the grated Parmesan and beaten egg to bind. Lift spoonfuls of the mixture on to a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180C/160 C fan/gas 4, until golden.
To make the sauce, sweat the onions, garlic and red pepper with some oil, salt and pepper until soft. Add a splash of vinegar and honey and allow to bubble up before adding the tomatoes and boiling down until thick.
Finally, use a peeler to create long, thin strips of courgette (or use a spiraliser if you have one). Toss these in a pan with a little oil, salt and pepper until just softened. Pop the courgettes into a bowl and top with the meatballs, sauce and finish with grated Parmesan.
These meatballs are perfect for smaller hands to shape, and using a peeler to make long strips of courgette is simple and fun.


The Performing Arts Network NZ (PANNZ) Market and Sounds Aotearoa will be held 26-28 February 2014 at Macs Function Centre in Wellington.
Supported by Creative New Zealand, these events provide a platform for artists and producers to network, collaborate, and pitch their work to national and international venues and festivals that attend to see the New Zealand work that is available and programme their seasons.
Sounds Aotearoa and PANNZ joining forces will allow a more streamlined approach and sharing of resources for two markets that already share similar goals and target audiences. The market also sits alongside NZ Festival and NZ Fringe Festival in the calendar, which makes for a busy but productive time for the industry.
"This collaboration is something that we started to think about 14 months ago when both markets were being planned to be held in Auckland. For both Mark and I it seemed like a natural alliance and we are thrilled that it has finally coming to fruition," says Sounds Aotearoa Event and Programme Director Emere Wano.
This year also sees a new partnership with Blue Heeler Network in Australia trialling Cyberpaddock, an online networking tool for the industry. This system will make pitch selection more transparent, whilst also providing an online database for producers and presenters, and a connection to our Australian neighbours for continuing the flow of work across the Tasman.
Kane Forbes – Manager Performing Arts Touring, Regional Arts Victoria.
"There are many shared synergies between Sounds, PANNZ, and Cyberpaddock and we're excited to be collaborating and working with both Emere and Kane, the net result will be better for presenters and producers and the wider industry." says PANNZ Producer, Mark Westerby.
Applications and registrations for PANNZ and Sounds are now open; with early bird prices available until 20 December 2013.


Campaigners from a group called Family Lives are claiming that parents and schools are failing to keep track with new trends in technology which are putting young people in danger not just from strangers but also their own peers.
An often-ignored culture of hypermasculinity among boys is increasingly encouraging the view that violence against girls is acceptable or that scantily clad women deserve to be raped, it spews. [what sort of bollox language is 'increasingly encouraging the view'? Their contention is patently not true and speaking vague bollox about rate of change of trends proves nothing beyond the fact that that the nutters have no evidence on which to base their opinions].
Only a fraction of parents have spoken to their children about the dangers of digital sexual abuse, the nutters add. The Family Lives report warns that the previous emphasis on girls 'could' be obscuring dangerous new 'trends' among boys, with an emphasis on violence against other children.
There is a great lack of accurate and up-to-date information on the prevalence of youth sexual violence, especially upon younger age groups; hence it is easy to simply dismiss the issue as extremely rare.
However, from our work ... we know that this is a growing problem and as more cases of early sexual violence appear and throw light on the problem of peer-on-peer abuse, it is important to highlight this seldom discussed problem and work towards measures to tackle it.
The scale of this is just not clear.
The Government needs to commission some pretty solid research that looks at what is the extent.
We know that hypermasculinity seems to be on the increase and one of the traits of it is peer-on-peer violence but all the evidence about hypermasculinity at the moment comes from America.
TV viewers have got their knickers in a twist over the sight of cartoon women dancing in bikinis and a large woman flashing her underwear in an advert.
The 30-second TV ad for insurance company confused.com has resulted in 37 nutter complaints from 'outraged' members of the public who ludicrously claim it is too overly sexual.
Cartoon characters with large breasts in skimpy bikinis are shown jumping up and down in slow motion to the Village People's YMCA song - while another woman's short dress rides up to expose her pink knickers.
The ASA has investigated the firm's ad and has found the complaints to be bollox.
A spokesman for the authority said the organisation had received a number of complaints on a range of issues including that the ads were misleading in the representation of the value of nectar points. Other complaints were logged because the advert was overly sexual and inappropriate for children to see, and that it is offensive in stereotyping on religious and race grounds. The spokesman said: We have decided, following an ASA Council decision, that there were no grounds to take any action on these issues.
This advert increases our major concern about the drip-drip affect of sexualisation of everyone on television. It is having an impact on everyone - including children - and we need to protect them from this wallpapering of sexualisation.
It is high time something is done about this. We need to become aware of what is going on before the drip-drip becomes a torrent.


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The Weekly Schmooze: Kosher Pork?
A JPost column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: Mila Kunis at the Marine Corps Ball.
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Remember when a US marine asked Mila Kunis on a date via YouTube? Well, Mila said yes, and last Saturday, she attended the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina with Sgt. Scott Moore. Kunis wore a black short-sleeved dress and her hair in an up-do, and pictures taken by other marines at the party have made their way around the Internet. The Ukranian-born Jewish actress, who moved to the US as a child, hit another exciting milestone this week – she was also named GQ's "Knockout of the Year." In a fun profile for the magazine, writer Michael Idov retells how he was sick with laryngitis, and Kunis made him home remedy involving half a bottle of vodka.
On the subject of celebrities doing nice things, Ben Stiller is auctioning off a walk-on role in his upcoming film Neighborhood Watch with Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill, which is currently shooting near Atlanta, Georgia. The funds will go to constructing schools in Haiti, and the bidding is already at $20,000. If you have more than that to spare, you can try to win here.
Do you follow the top ten Jewish twitterers? Tablet Magazine came up with a list of the best twitter feeds belonging to members of the tribe, with singer Pink at the top, and fantasy author Neil Gaiman at the ten spot. Some other notable names: comediennes Chelsea Handler and Sarah Silverman, everyone's favorite Jewish rapper Drake, and twitter founder Biz Stone.
Woody Allen is known for perpetuating the nebbish-Jew stereotype, and being a ball of nerves and insecurities. Of course, then, his son would have to be well-adjusted and basically perfect in every way. Ronan Farrow, 23, Woody's biological son with actress Ronan FarrowMia Farrow, won a Rhodes Scholarship this week – but that's not all. He graduated Bard College at age 15 and Yale Law School at 21, and is currently employed by Hilary Clinton at the US State Department. He was also a war correspondent for the Los Angeles Times in the Horn of Africa, and is an activist for humanitarian causes. On top of all that, he's inherited his father's sense of humor, despite the fact that they're estranged. See this tweet: "When I said death before dishonor, I meant alphabetically." As we said, he's basically perfect.
Ronan Farrow may sound like Bizarro-world son of Woody Allen, but Superman's Bizarro will always hold a place in the Schmooze's heart. Alvin Schwartz, who created of Superman's cracked mirror-image in 1958, died at 95 last month. Schwartz also wrote two Superman operas, and penned storylines for Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, and others. Here's a cartoon version of the goofy Superman villain:
Speaking of goofy ideas, apparently Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger has approved the import of organic goose that tastes like pork. Of course, if you keep Kosher, you can't really know that the goose tastes like pork, because presumably, you've never tasted it. Metzger solved the problem by having three non-Jewish chefs taste the goose to make sure it tastes treif – even if it's 100% Kosher.
Finally, in major sports news, "Hebrew Hammer" Ryan Braun, 28, was named US baseball's National League's Most Valuable Player. Braun is the first Jew to win the award since Sandy Koufax in 1963. Other Jewish MVPs are Al Rosen (1953), Lou Boudreau (1948) and Hank Greenberg (1935, 1940). Check out some clips of Braun in action:
The Weekly Schmooze collects the hottest Jewish culture news from around the world. Ranging from celebrities to philanthropy to quirky communities, we're here to schmooze about Jews. If you have any news to share with The Weekly Schmooze, write to: weeklyschmooze@gmail.com
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