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Rent the Runway's Sample Sale Has Plenty for Under $100
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The line to get in around 9am this morning was split into two parts.
The scene upon entering.
The ginormous dressing room line.
Peter Soronen sequin dress, $161 (was $1,200)
Kate Spade Tanner dress, $75 (was $448)
Nanette Lepore Villa vest, $46 (was $398)
Marchesa Notte Delighted dress, $141 (was $895)
Nanette Lepore Alina dress, $103 (was $398)
Elizabeth and James Peach Racing sheath, $49 (was $365)
Sachin + Babi dress, $47 (was $350)
Theia palm party dress, $96 (was $438)
As a surprise to approximately no one, the Rent the Runway sample sale debuted early this morning as a total mob scene. Shoppers were required to first brave the initial line outside, which was split into two parts, and then fight for standing room inside the crowded space. And that's all before waiting in line for the communal fitting room —Trader Joe's Union Square isn't looking so bad now, huh?
Aside from the crowds, prices seemed to be, if not lower than usual, than at least no more expensive. You'll find plenty of cocktail dresses, work-appropriate shifts, and even evening gowns for under $100, and nearly everything — besides couture by Moschino, Reem Acra, or other high-end names — is under $200.
Starting with the short and mid-length dresses located in the center, there are tons of floral print and structured day-to-night dresses by mid-range brands like Kate Spade, Sachin + Babi, Theia, Nanette Lepore, Elizabeth and James, and others, most of which are between $75 and $100. While nearly all stock is made of dresses, we spied a particularly cute Nanette Lepore vest for just $46 (because as we've learned, sleeveless jackets aren't totally insane).
On the more expensive end, there are a few Moschino couture dresses we noticed at past sales for between $300 and $500. It wouldn't be a Rent the Runway sample sale without a little Herve Leger bandage dress action, of course — all of those are around $150 range.
Onto the gowns, which make up the left wall of the space: The first piece we noticed was a pink and red Jill Stuart gown that emulates the Thakoon style that Emma Stone wore to last year's Met Ball (bonus: this one's only $73). In the same vein, there's a pink and red ML Monique Lhullier gown for a mere $69. Badgley Mischka makes up a large part of the floor-length gown selection, ranging from bridesmaid-esque lacey dresses in muted jewel tones (mostly for between $100 and $200) to a particularly flashy sequined low-back gown for $72. There's also that same Catherine Deane navy and gold gown we've seen before, but it's the same price ($342) and completely ripped at the neck.
Accessories are made up of mostly costume jewelry and a few very sparkly clutches we've definitely seen at past sales. There's also a few Rent the Runway-branded hair accessories for under $50, as well as a couple pairs of Balenciaga sunglasses — still in their original cases — for around $100.
Judging from the last few sales, there's a good chance we can expect markdowns before the sale ends on Sunday, so unless you're prepared to deal with some rather aggressive crowds, you might want to sit out the first few days. Check the Dealfeed below for hours and location.


Lisa St. Claire is missing. Spenser sets out to find her and finds some disturbing truths, starting with the fact that Lisa St. Claire is not he real name.
Spenser ends up in Los Angeles where he teams up with Chollo, an Hispanic version of our friend Hawk.
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Tam O'Shanter redevelopment moving forward
Edd Pritchard GateHouse Media Ohio @epritchardREP
The owners of Tam O'Shanter Golf Course have started meeting with Jackson Township residents about plans to sell the course to Stark Parks and developers.
JACKSON TWP. Owners of Tam O'Shanter Golf Course will be asking to have 62 acres along the south side of Fulton Road rezoned to allow for commercial development.
Course owners have met with some residents who live nearby and explained plans for redeveloping the property. Group meetings were held April 11 and April 12.
Plans call for commercial development on course property along the south side of Fulton Drive NW. The majority of the 225 acres that border Hills & Dales Road NW would be sold to Stark Parks and used as a passive park. About 20 acres would be donated to Jackson Township to be developed for athletic fields.
The owners would have to apply for a zoning change — from residential to a business designation — for the 62 acres along Fulton Drive NW.
Tam O'Shanter is owned by members of two families. The course has operated more than 80 years, with the first 18 holes opening in 1928 and the second 18 opening three years later.
Plans to sell the property have been floated for several years, in part because the ownership is aging and no longer wants to operate a golf course.
"We don't want to be in the business more than a few more years," said Chuck Bennell, president of Tam O'Shanter Co.
Because the property is zoned for residential use it could be developed into nearly 400 houses, Bennell said in a letter inviting residents to last week's meetings. The owners believe a large housing allotment in the area would burden the local school districts and township services, as well as increase traffic in the area, Bennell wrote.
There are no plans for housing or apartments at the site under the current plan, Bennell said. An earlier plan called for apartments, but that was changed after residents last year blocked an unrelated proposal to build an apartment complex near Hills & Dales Road and Brunnerdale Avenue NW.
"We pulled the whole notion of multi-family out of our plan completely," Bennell said.
The commercial zoning being sought matches property along the north side of Fulton Drive NW. The zoning allows for restaurants, retail stores and offices.
Course owners would have to apply for a zoning change with Jackson Township. Once an application is filed, it will be sent to the Stark Regional Planning Commission for consideration.
If recommended by county officials, the application returns to the township's zoning board for consideration. Jackson's zoning officials will make a recommendation to township trustees, who can approve, reject or modify the recommendation.
Reach Edd at 330-580-8484 or edd.pritchard@cantonrep.com
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Political Scene: What We Know and Don't Know About Michael Brown's Death
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Amy Davidson and Jelani Cobb join host Amelia Lester to discuss the events that followed the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Davidson and Cobb agree that the fact that Brown's body was left outside for hours by local police ought to be considered when trying to understand the eruptions of emotions among protesters. "What people in the town knew is that there was a young man dead and bleeding and left to lie on the street for hours, and that was the first, and, for many people, and not wrongly, the most essential fact," Davidson says.
Cobb, who has been reporting from Ferguson, said that he found it difficult to anticipate when violence between police officers and protesters would resurface. "The tensions here have been so unpredictable that, at some points, it seems like everything is fine and things are relaxed, and then, out of nowhere, something will emerge, someone will confront a police officer, or a police officer will do something really provocative," Cobb says. "There's really not been an easy way to predict where this is going to go, and that's also how it's been since day one here."
As much as the protests have been about the events of August 9th, they've also forced both participants and observers to attend to a long history of police violence and distrust in authorities. "This started as a vigil, and then moved to a protest, and has now evolved into a movement," Cobb says.
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It's been a brilliant first week (9 days) of the West End Fair as part of 3d2d Craft, Art and Design Fair in The Edinburgh Festival and The Fringe. As before, I am in the top marquee at the Terrace next to St. John's Church on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street. I'm not right at the front door like I have been for the past few years, I'm now in the middle of the marquee.
I've had lots of lovely clients returning and new customers purchasing my jewellery so thank you so much for making this week so much fun!
If you've not made it along to the show so far, I'll be exhibiting in Edinburgh until 30th August. We are open Monday to Sunday 11am-6pm (Saturdays from 10.30am). Edinburgh is buzzing with atmosphere and there's so much to soak up and take in. It's free entry and the fair has over 100 individual artists, designers and makers selling their products. It's a fun day out for all the family as there's so much to see and do in Edinburgh during the festival.
Here's some images of my new pieces that I have made for the fair and these are currently still available to purchase. If you would like to buy any one of these please email me. Each piece is a one off piece so there is only one of each necklace.
I also have a new range of perspex layered necklaces including this stunning colourful piece with 22ct gold leaf and gold plated chain.
I managed to get a small selection of 3d printed jewellery made in time for the festival. Here are a pendant and stud earrings which are made in Polyamide and are still available to buy.
I'm interested in getting feedback about my new 3d printed collection so please let me know what you think.
Hope you can make it along to the show!


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Who Will Plant the Poppies? Song of the Street by Cherbourg
Published February 27, 2006 by PublishAmerica .
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Who Will Plant the Poppies?: Song of the Street. Little stories, poetry, happenings true or imagined, covering expressions of love, street events of minor incidents to major life-and-death scenes.
The reader will identify these writings with events in his memory, which the passing of time cannot erase. Gentleness, tenderness is to be found in : Cherbourg. Poppies, first published inwas the first book devoted exclusively to these popular plants.
Not only are the true poppies, genus Papaver, covered, but all the other members of the poppy family as well, including Glaucium, Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, Arctomecon, Argemone, Canbya, the plumed poppies Macleaya, Meconopsis, Roemeria, and many by: 6.
The Poppy by Andrew Plant begins with a dark and ominous scene of a poppy field where battles in the past left many thousands of soldiers dead.
A single poppy takes flight across the field and floats over the memorial at Villers-Bretonneux where /5. Robyn Donoghue, on Goodreads The Poppy is a new book from author/illustrator Andrew Plant. It's difficult to describe.
It's not a standard picture book, but it's not quite a graphic novel either. Poppies, first published inwas the first book devoted exclusively to these popular plants.
Not only are the true poppies, genus Papaver, covered, but all the other members of the poppy family as well, including Glaucium, Dendromecon, Eschscholzia, Arctomecon, Argemone, Canbya, the plumed poppies Macleaya, Meconopsis, Roemeria, and /5.
The poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) is an ancient flowering plant, long desired by gardeners in a range of landscape situations. Learning how to grow poppies allows you to use their beauty in many flower beds and gardens.
Planting poppies is simple and rewarding when their single and double blooms appear in cooler seasons. Opium poppies are annual wildflowers that come in a wide range of colors, from white to deep purple (with scarlet and pink stops along the way).
Save pods and scatter seeds in spring. See more tips for growing and care from the editors of Gardenista. California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), tender perennials native to California and Oregon, are hardy in U.S.
Department of Agriculture zones 9 through You can also grow them as an. Planting Bare-root or Transplanting Potted Poppies. You will plant your poppy plant in the summer, just before it blooms (if you ordered from Wayside Gardens, your poppies will ship at the proper time for planting in your zone).
Choose a spot in full sun with well-draining soil. I am looking at a pack of peony poppies right now and it says to plant them 24″ apart. Kathy Purdy Appm I don't think I would sow the seed 24″ apart, but that might be a good spacing to thin them to.
The Poppies are introduced in L. Frank Baum's first Oz book titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in and appear in the eighth chapter of the novel The Deadly Poppy Field. In the tale, these dangerous poppies bloom within the magical Land of Oz and are used as an obstacle of which involves the main characters and protagonist in the plot of the story, Dorothy Gale.
Some books have it right, and I started with the classics like Christopher Grey-Wilson's book 'Poppies - The Poppy Family in the Wild and in Cultivation' (, Timber Press), now out of print, but you can find it at online booksellers. A useful book even though some species may have been reclassified.
Grey-Wilson's book is nearly a monograph with excellent. To mask the dying foliage and carry on a succession of blooms, I plant zinnias and calendulas among the poppies.
All these poppies — corn poppies, Shirley poppies, Icelandic poppies, California poppies and oriental poppies — thrive on neglect. Sprinkle the seeds onto well-drained soil — even now, in winter— and then forget about them. They will need to be sown from inches apart in all directions.
You could also sow them in the fall before the ground freezes. Look for the seeds to germinate in days and the plants to reach maturity from seed to flower in days. When it comes to fertilizer and poppies, less is more. Poppy plants require very little fertilizer.
Overfertilizing will cause them to produce. If you want a longer-term plant, biennial and perennial poppies make a vivid addition to your garden or border.
Oriental poppies have larger, blousy flowers, while Icelandic and Japanese poppies come in unique shades like mauve and gold. If you're growing poppies for culinary use, the opium poppy is a good choice.
The seeds can be eaten and. Transplanting poppies is challenging because of the plant's long, carrot-like taproots. 1 Transplant perennial poppies when the plant stops blooming in late summer or early autumn.
A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family s are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful species of poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the source of the narcotic drug opium which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an.
While not actually a poppy at all, California poppies are a versatile, easy to grow, drought tolerant group of plants that bloom all summer long. They are well suited for small spaces and can either be direct seeded or started indoors and planted out as soon as the weather warms in the spring.
THE OPIUM POPPY PLANT The opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, is an annual plant, i.e., the plant matures one time, and does not regenerate itself.
New seed must be planted each season. From a small seed, it grows, flowers, and bears fruit (a pod) only once. The entire growth cycle for most varieties of this plant takes about days. -- How to grow opium poppies-- Sources for fertile poppy seeds-- How to harvest the opium from a crop of poppies-- How to make poppy tea-- Other ways of making and ingesting opium-- And much morel Also includes rare photographs and detailed illustrations that bring this magnificent plant.
The plant thrives best in dry, nutritious and mineral rich soil and is often found close to railways and in cultivated fields and fallows. Red poppy is also popular as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Description: Red poppy is an annual plant that belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). It is cm high with thin, erect and.
(8 to 15 kilograms) of raw opium, according to the book "Opium: A History" (St. Martin's Griffin, ). Estimated yields of heroin from raw opium are between 6 percent and 10 percent. Thus, the acre of poppies found in North Carolina would yield a little more than 13 lbs. (6 kg) of raw opium and lbs.
Coral Reef Oriental Poppy. Planting Oriental Poppies in the Fall. Fall is the best time to plant Oriental Poppies.
They can establish their roots and get the winter chilling they need to bloom the following spring. Spring planted Oriental Poppies often will not bloom until the following year. Opium poppies grow well with other poppies, seen here at the Oxford Botanic Garden, in the medicinal plant beds.
But it's more fun to allow them to pop up wherever they like. In soil that is rich, like a vegetable garden, they will grow stout and tall, with handsome glaucous foliage and green-gray seed heads on strong : Kendra Wilson.
Poppies have a bunch of fats in it that will taint your end product if you use hot water. Cook down this cold water tea and you are left with a very potent product.
Don't lance them. This is very inefficient. Root gnats love poppies so beneficial microbes in the soil are a good idea. Aphids and mites love juicy poppies, so neem regularly. These poppy pictures are from the book "Birds And Nature" published in The text appearing before this wonderful illustration is as follows.
There are a number of forms or varieties of the cultivated poppy. The red poppy, corn poppy, or rose poppy (Papaver R/ioeas) is very abundant in southern and central Europe and in western Asia.
Other ornamental members of the poppy family include the Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri), with cm (6-inch) fragrant white flowers on a metre- (feet-) tall perennial herbaceous plant, native to southwestern North America; the plume poppies, members of the Asian genus Macleaya, grown for their interestingly lobed giant leaves and 2-metre- (feet-) tall flower spikes; plants.
The poppy blooms are very noticeable before the other plants begin to flower. Afterwards, the poppies disappear in the heat.
Although some are touted as being perennial, I wouldn't count on it in our summer conditions. If you don't want to take a chance on seed, poppy plants are common at area nurseries in spring. How to grow poppies. Most poppies thrive in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Field poppies and opium tolerate drier, poorer soils than oriental poppies, while Himalayan poppies do best in moist, slightly acidic soils, in partial shade. For most species, deadhead spent blooms to prolong : BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Grow Giant Papaver Somniferum Poppies with Little Poppy Mama - Mammoth Poppies Bloom edition - Duration: Little Poppy M views. A Short History of the Poppy Simple History. The Poppy is a symbol of remembrance worn every November to commemorate members of the armed forces who gave their lives in war.
See the book. An ordinary plant became such a symbol one century ago. The common poppy, Papaver rhoeas, is an annual plant in the Papaveraceae family. It produces seeds that Author: Gary Krupnick.
With perennial poppies foliage can be cut back in autumn when it yellows to make way for fresh new growth. Pests and Diseases of Poppies While poppies are pretty tough things they are susceptible to a range of rots and mildews. This can mostly be avoided by always planting in free draining soil and having good air circulation around the plants.
Annual poppies die easily when young, so they are not weedy in my garden. (Now watch, just cause I said that, I'll have a tremendous problem with them this year) In the badlands around here, grass and perennial poppies grow together.
The poppies that I have seen grow 2 to 3 feet tall. I don't envision them out-competing established fruit trees. Not only opium but "opium poppy and poppy straw" are defined as Schedule II controlled substances, right alongside PCP and cocaine.
The prohibited poppy is defined as a "plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except the seed thereof," and poppy straw is defined as "all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy, after mowing.". Both the book and the film The Wizard of Oz feature iconic scenes of Dorothy, Toto, and the Cowardly Lion (the only flesh and blood members of the gang), lulled to sleep by a field of poisonous poppies.
A deadly flower might seem curious at first, but poppies, of course, are no ordinary bloom. Of the c. 70 species of poppy within the genus Papaver (Papaveraceae), two have been responsible for two very different, but equally influential, tasks during the past century.
They are P. rhoeas L. (common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy) and P. somniferum L. (opium poppy, or literally 'sleep-inducing' poppy). They have a rich history of economic, medical and scientific.
Papaver rhoeas (common names include common poppy, corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy, or red poppy) is an annual herbaceous species of flowering plant in the poppy family, poppy is notable as an agricultural weed (hence the common names including "corn" and "field") and after World War I as a symbol of dead soldiers.
Family: Papaveraceae. Heroin's long journey to America's streets begins with the planting of the seed of an opium poppy. The flower's botanical name is papaver somniferum. The Sumerians called it Hul Gil, the 'flower.
Delicate translucent blooms display dazzling colors in early and mid-summer. Direct sow outdoors after frost. Stunning in any sunny spot in the garden.
Large flowers, scarlet to pink with deep purple centers. Read reviews for Poppy, Brilliant Red (Oriental) Makes a striking display in the late spring garden. Read reviews for Poppy, Patty's Plum. Poppies are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They come in over a dozen colors or color combinations to dress up any garden, including indoor containers.
One of the most popular wildflowers to grow, the average poppy is between 2 to 3 feet tall. There are also dwarf varieties that will only grow to a foot and make.Oriental Poppies (Papaver) provide huge, spectacular spring flowers that few plants can match.
Perennial Poppies are long-lived and low-care plants are best suited to gardens in cooler climates. Poppy plants were often showcased in paintings by famed Santa Fe artist, Georgia O'Keeffe. Oriental Poppy plants grow well in most soil types.You could always wait and Plant Seeds in Fall, but only if your Winters are Mild (USDA Zones 7b and higher, or anywhere that doesn't get too much Snow or Freezing Weather)DON'T CRAM the DAMN POPPIES!!
If you give them the space, they WILL gladly taketh – and then giveth to you, more yield. Save yourself a Season and take it from someone who's been growing these every .
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Newly Elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascon's Penal Code section 1170(d)(1) Resentencing Directives - How Escovar Law, APC Evaluates These Cases
AB-2942 was enacted in 2018 and made significant amendments to Penal Code section 1170(d)(1), now permitting district attorney offices across the state of California to recommend the recall of an inmate's sentence and commitment and resentence the inmate to a recommended shorter term of imprisonment.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon recently took office on December 8, 2020 and issued "Special Directive 20-14," which commits to conducting a "comprehensive review of cases where the defendant received a sentence that was inconsistent with the charging and sentencing policies" currently in force and his office will now use its powers under Penal Code section 1170(d)(1) to recommend recall and resentencing in line with the current policies.
According to DA Gascon his office will give priority to the following cases: people who have already served 15 years or more; people who are currently 60 years of age or older; people who are at an enhanced risk of COVID-19 infection; people who have been recommended for resentencing by CDCR; people who are criminalized survivors; and people who were 17 years of age or younger at the time of the offense and were prosecuted as an adult.
Upon being presented with a recommendation per Penal Code section 1170(d)(1), the court then has discretion on whether to recall the previously imposed sentence in exchange for a recommended shorter term of imprisonment. The court resentencing under this division may reduce a defendant's term of imprisonment if it is in the interests of justice. When making this determination, the court may consider post-conviction factors such as the inmate's disciplinary record and record of rehabilitation while incarcerated, evidence that reflects whether age, time served, and diminished physical condition, if any, have reduced the inmate's risk for future violence, and evidence that reflects that circumstances have changed since the inmate's original sentencing such that the inmate's continued incarceration is no longer in the interest of justice.
Our office has a specific procedure for evaluating cases seeking Penal Code section 1170(d)(1) resentencing relief. Upon being retained, our office conducts thorough research into the circumstances of the underlying criminal conviction and sentencing. Our office will also request and review the inmate's "Offender Central File" ("C-File") from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ("CDCR") to gain a deeper understanding of the defendant's post-conviction behavior, disciplinary record, and record of rehabilitation. If relevant, we will also request the offender's medical records from CDCR.
Using our experience handling post-conviction relief cases and our review of the specific circumstances of the defendant, we will provide our evaluation and recommendation regarding the likelihood of success with obtaining Penal Code section 1170(d)(1) relief. If it appears that the defendant has a strong case for resentencing, we can then proceed with presenting the District Attorney's Office with mitigating evidence advocating for resentencing pursuant to Penal Code section 1170(d)(1).
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Author: By composer Alan Menken
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(P/V/G Composer Collection). Known for shows including Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors, and Newsies, Alan Menken is only the 16th person in history to have achieved EGOT status, having won all four of the prestigious Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards at least once. This 2nd edition of his songbook features 38 titles, and includes both long-established hits and lesser-known gems. Includes: Beauty and the Beast * Colors of the Wind * Go the Distance * I See the Light * King of New York * One of the Great Ones * Suddenly Seymour * That's How You Know * A Whole New World * Zero to Hero * and more. show more
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A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been established by the Oilfields Workers' Trade Union (OWTU) and Petrotrin to establish a working committee to oversee the restructuring of the struggling oil company over the next 18 months.
At the OWTU's Public Policy Breakfast Forum at Paramount Building, San Fernando, yesterday, the union's president general Ancel Roget gave an assurance to Petrotrin workers and the public that the restructuring exercise will now be in good hands due to the union's involvement.
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU) is blaming the management of Petrotrin for the oil spill that occured on Sunday.
The union is reiterating its call for restructuring at the State-owned company in a statement issued to the media on Tuesday.
"The Oilfields Workers' Trade Union (OWTU) has been warning for several years that the failure of various Management personnel at Petrotrin, and the Board of the Company, would inevitably lead to problems which would result in financial loss, environmental dangers, and even the loss of lives and limbs.


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It's 'doubling down' on the format thanks to the global success of the 'Black Mirror' movie.
Spurred by the success of Black Mirror spinoff Bandersnatch, Netflix is going all-in on interactive shows. Over the next two years, the streamer is "doubling down" on the format, which lets you pick what happens next by choosing from multiple storyline options.
Netflix VP of product, Todd Yellin, revealed its intentions at a media conference in Mumbai, India on Tuesday. According to Variety, Yellin said Bandersnatch was a huge hit around the globe, prompting Netflix to further invest in interactive storytelling. It probably helped that the format also allowed Netflix to hoard tons of user decision-making data in the process.
The streaming giant began experimenting with interactive kids shows back in 2016. But its future won't just be limited to children's content or dark sci-fi in the vein of Bandersnatch. "It could be a wacky comedy. It could be a romance, where the audience gets to choose, should she go out with him or him," explained Yellin. Notably, Netflix has a slate of rom-coms on the cards and even released a reality dating series earlier this year. It's also planning a huge push into Mexico and Latin America and India.
The origins of the interactive storytelling format can be traced back to Choose Your Own Adventure books and LaserDisc games. But Bandersnatch helped it to scale new heights mainly because of the brand value of Black Mirror. Therefore, it will be interesting to see if Netflix can emulate its success with new and lesser-known shows.


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Everstream Analytics partners with project44 to improve pre-transit visibility
Everstream Analytics announced this week a partnership with project44 to enhance the company's predictive supply chain risk analytics tools. Everstream said the combination of its data analytics with project44's real-time location visibility will enable its customers to strengthen their supply chains' resilience and find ways to decrease transportation costs.
In an interview with FreightWaves, David Shillingford, the chief executive officer of Everstream Analytics, explained the importance of the project44 integration for the company's customer experience.
"Risk is our strength, that's what we do," he said. "Project44 is the company that shows you the assets. Our goal is to help supply chain managers, whatever their function, whether it's a planning decision or whether it's an execution decision, to take risk into account when they are making that decision. … We have been working with project44 for over a year to pull [their] data into our platform so that we can show not only where the asset is, but also the risk, and the risk that is in between that asset and the point of arrival."
Project44 has been a champion of collecting asset data and was recently announced as a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms, a tool for technology buyers looking to evaluate potential vendors.
Partnering with project44 enables Everstream Analytics' predictive risk tools to become more foretelling with a larger pool of data.
"We have been building predictive models to show somebody the risk to the shipment during the planning phase," said Shillingford. "Part of [building those models] is using enormous amounts of historical data about past shipments. … How accurate those models are depends on how much data we have for that particular lane or region."
Everstream is finding that predictive risk analysis is becoming increasingly important to its customers as capacity continues to stay tight. Customers are looking to optimize trailer types of different transportation modes in order to achieve on-time delivery.
"If we think of risk from a temperature standpoint, we are helping companies score each shipment individually," said Shillingford. "Two weeks before the shipment, our model is simulating that route. … Based on what the load is, the model will say you need a reefer, you don't need a reefer [due to outside temperatures]. The model [might] tell the shipper you don't need the reefer…[and] now, not only do you save 40 cents a mile but you are reducing your carbon footprint."
Shillingford explained that Everstream Analytics will continue to invest in these partnerships to improve the pre-shipment risk analysis that customers need to make the correct transportation decisions for their end consumers.
"We are very driven by our clients' needs," he said. "Whether it's [working] with a shipper or another partner, we are going to listen to them and make sure we are delivering what it is that they need."
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Martina Caregaro (born 19 May 1992) is an Italian professional tennis player.

Caregaro has won nine singles and nine doubles titles on tournaments of the ITF Circuit. On 22 February 2016, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 253. On 9 September 2019, she peaked at No. 305 in the WTA doubles rankings.

Playing for the Italy Fed Cup team, Caregaro has a win–loss record of 0–1.

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 16 (9 titles, 7 runner–ups)

Doubles: 19 (9 titles, 10 runner–ups)

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Living people
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I guess Kevin Owens has it figured out. He started fat and he'll finish fat," Orton said with a laugh. "He's trying to get himself over as the fat guy that can fight. Bless his heart, that's great. I'm jealous.


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Politics ANALYSIS: Why Nobody Wants the Job of House Speaker
ANALYSIS: Why Nobody Wants the Job of House Speaker
By Elise Viebeck
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 12:07 am | א' חשון תשע"ו
WASHINGTON (The Washington Post) -
Many people believe that Paul Ryan wants to be president someday. So why wouldn't he aim first to become House speaker, that esteemed post second-in-line for the White House?
The reason is simple: in this House with its Republican majority, the job is no longer a desirable one, experts said. In the current environment, what was once a role with substantial prestige and authority has become a slog of epic proportions — a merciless, unstable grind navigating crises, tamping down rebellions and trying, often in vain, to preserve the dignity of the House as an institution.
"This ought to be something that everyone should aspire to in the way people aspire to be president," said Norm Ornstein, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. "But it's grown into an enormous headache, almost like a pit where if you throw yourself into it, you know that you will be eaten alive and spit out."
Ryan appears to be the consensus pick to replace Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), after Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) abruptly withdrew from the running last Thursday. But Ryan has repeatedly declined pleas to enter the race, saying he prefers his Ways and Means Committee chairmanship.
His position might be weakening, under serious pressure from his colleagues, but just by a bit. Now he's spending the recess week considering his options back in Janesville, Wisconsin, his hometown.
To academics, it says something that Ryan, a rising star who was Republicans' nominee for vice president, would prefer to lead a tax committee rather than the full House.
"The speaker's really in a position now where he can't get anything done," said Thomas Mann, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and co-author with Ornstein of It's Even Worse Than It Looks," a 2012 book on congressional dysfunction. "Everything about today's Republican party has made the job exceedingly difficult."
A House speaker is ordered in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution, and the position became second in the presidential line of succession in 1947. Recent history is filled with examples of speakers playing a significant role in fierce policy debates. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.)fought with President Bill Clinton over government spending, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) vocally opposed the Iraq war begun under President George W. Bush.
But they've also become bogeymen in political campaigns, with Democrats running against Gingrich — who presided over the 1995 and 1996 government shutdown — and Republicans slamming Pelosi.
While the speaker can still set the tone and agenda for his party, Boehner's legacy seems like it will be defined by something different: the succession of near-shutdowns (and one real one), and his inability to strike a grand budget bargain with President Barack Obama, given his powerlessness over a small right-wing faction now known as the House Freedom Caucus. Having made Boehner speaker in 2010, these conservatives also drew hard limits on his leadership and ultimately orchestrated his downfall.
Boehner tried repeatedly to punish disobedient members by removing them from key committees, as well as other moves, but that only seemed to empower his foes. This tea-party wing, supported amply by outside groups, seemed to view Boehner with more pity than fear.
So it's not exactly that the prestige of the speakership has declined per se, according to experts. But as party loyalty diminishes in an age of social media and members turn to cable news to bring their messages directly to voters, the speaker's ability to herd his pack is checked.
For Ryan, father of three young children, there's another unappealing aspect of the job. The speakership is a more-than-full-time role, requiring immense travel and fundraising, especially with 2016 nearing. Compared to his current routine, which includes weekends at home and an ability to avoid the spotlight, taking the reins would increase his workload substantially.
This article appeared in print on page 29 of the October 14th, 2015 edition of Hamodia.
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Петър Янев Яньов е български политик от Българския земеделски народен съюз.

Биография
Роден е на 18 февруари 1886 г. в село Гарваново, Хасковско. През 1904 г. завършва гимназия в Хасково. Между 1906 – 1910 г. учи право в Женева и София. Член на БЗНС от 1908 г. Завършва висше образование и работи като стажант-адвокат в Хасково.

Участва във войните за национално обединение. През Балканската война е ранен. През Първата световна войнаслужи в Десети пехотен родопски полк. Изтеглен е в Дирекцията за стопански грижи и обществена предвидливост. Арестуван за антивоенни демонстрации.

Окръжен организатор на БЗНС в Хасково (1919). Председател на Управителния съвет на Земеделска кооперативна банка (1920).

В периода 1920 – 1923 г. е народен представител и държавен обвинител срещу виновниците за националните катастрофи. На ХVІІ-я конгрес на БЗНС е избран за член на Управителния съвет и председател на Контролния съвет (1922).

Два пъти е министър: на правосъдието (1921 – 1923) и на финансите (1923).

На 24 април 1925 г. след атентата в църквата "Света Неделя" е убит в полицията.

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Colton Underwood to Film Netflix Series in Wake of Sexuality Reveal
By Author Kay D. Rhodes at Apr 15, 2021 • Category Colton Underwood
Colton Underwood may not know what his personal future holds.
But the former Bachelor lead has very specific plans for his next professional endeavor.
Within hours of opening up to the world about his sexuality, Underwood has confirmed that he's developing a reality show for Netflix.
It will (randomly) feature Olympian freestyle skiier Gus Kenworthy, who sources say will assist Colton with the process of coming out and navigating his new lifestyle.
The Season 23 Bachelor sat down on Wednesday opposite Robin Roberts on Good Morning America and said he's gay.
"I'm gay and I came to terms with that earlier this year and have been processing it," Underwood said on air, citing the craziness of the past several months as a major reason for finally making this reveal:
"Obviously this year has been a lot for a lot of people.
"It's probably made a lot of people look themselves in the mirror and figure out who they are and what they've been running from or what they've been putting off in their lives."
And for Colton, who was very open about his virginiity throughout his run three years ago as The Bachelor?
"For me, I've ran from myself for a long time," he told Roberts. "I've hated myself for a long time."
Underwood famously dated Cassie Randolph from 2018 through 2020, splitting from his season's champion last spring.
Things quickly turned ugly afterward, with Randolph filing for a restraining order after Colton alllegedly stalked her to such an extent that he even placed a tracking device on his ex's car.
"I'd like to say sorry for how things ended. I messed up. I made a lot of bad choices," the 29-year-old Bachelor star said on GMA, adding that his love for Cassie made things "more confusing" for him.
"I would just say that I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart.
"I wish that it wouldn't have happened the way that it did."
Underwood also expressed regret for even appearing on The Bachelor because one could argue he led all the suitors on by doing so… considering his sexuality.
However, Underwood has made it clear that it took him a very long time to truly acknowledge and embrace his homosexualiity.
"I'm sorry for any pain and emotional stress I caused," Colton added on Wednesdday.
"I wish it wouldn't have happened the way it did.
"I wish that I would have been courageous enough to fix myself before I broke anybody else."
Elsewhere, Underwood has garnered a great deal of public support from many other members of Bachelor Nation since coming out… along with the host of his season, Chris Harrison.
"Very proud of you today @coltonunderwood," Harrison wrote on Instagram, his first post since announcing his temporary exit from the franchise in February.
"Happy to see you stand up and openly live your truth.
"You have my love and support my friend."
Photo via ABC
In a statement of his own on Thursday, Underwood — who also admitted this week to having had suicidal thoughts — said the following about Harrison and all the others who have expressedd similar sentiments over the past 24 hours or so.
"The support and messages from everyone in my life (my old teammates, my friends, family, coaches and even my pastor) have meant the world to me," he said.
Underwood also returned to Instagram after his Good Morning America interview, shared the photo below and wrote:
I have a lot to learn, but I have come a long way. To the people in my corner, I love you. Without you I wouldn't be here.
Neither Cassie nor any woman who took part in Underwood's season has commented yet on Underwood's huge reveal.
For his part, Underwood confirmed in extra footage from his conversation with Roberts that he didn't contact his ex-girlfriend before choosing to share his story with the universe.
"I don't know if I ever will get the chance to sit down and talk with her. I would like to," he said during Thursday's episode of Nightline.
"I would like to say sorry for how things ended. … I made mistakes at the end of that relationship."
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Considering the motion | Debating encourages critical thinking
An in-depth look at the importance of debating, highlighting its impact on pupils in terms of improving their confidence, independence and their ability to think in a critical manner.
Considering the unexplored
Primarily, debating is important for pupils because it gives them a chance to think critically about things that they wouldn't necessarily get to discuss in lessons. Whatever is being debated, whether it's the situation in North Korea or if school classes should be set according to ability, debating allows pupils to discuss and explore subjects at a very mature level and, equally importantly, they aren't told whether they're right or wrong. Frequently, pupils propose the motions themselves, which has led to some of our most interesting and closely-fought debates as pupils are able to dive into topics that truly excite or interest them.
Debating gives pupils the opportunity to follow their own ideas; to consider them, present them, express them and have them judged for their own value. Whether the debate focuses on current affairs, elements of their own educations, moral or philosophical questions, it's a very open and engaging forum that encourages free-flowing critical thinking.
Considering the information
Debating is also about critical engagement, particularly engagement with information. Our pupils are living in an age of unprecedented access to information, which brings invaluable learning opportunities but plenty of pitfalls too. Debating is extremely helpful in teaching pupils to engage with sources of information critically: testing them to detect bias, spin and even outright falsehoods.
This process of critical engagement with information helps them create a reasonable, balanced view of the subject they're exploring, while also strengthening the argument that they bring to the debate. If facts are not checked or a source seems wildly inaccurate or unbelievable, that's a weakness in the argument for the opposing team to challenge and exploit. Ultimately, debating encourages pupils to look at a range of information sources covering the same subject matter and identify for themselves what they believe is trustworthy versus what isn't.
Considering your point of view
When preparing for a debate, pupils are often forced to look at topics from a completely different perspective. By arguing a position contrary to their own beliefs, pupils are encouraged to carefully examine the reasons for holding such beliefs. Just as importantly, to present the best argument, they must engage with the perspectives of others and find the reasoning behind those perspectives.
By arguing from unfamiliar perspectives, pupils are encouraged, even forced, to deconstruct pre-formulated opinions about the topics we debate. This is important because critical thinking requires an open and unbiased mentality, capable of taking on new ideas and information and judging them for their inherent worth.
Considering the opposition
Debating is a formalised environment with set rules and, admittedly, pupils sometimes take a little bit of time to get used to the mechanics of it. Not speaking out of turn, not laughing or making dismissive actions when points and rebuttals are being delivered, listening respectfully and patiently waiting for your turn to respond, these are all essential elements of debating. They also reinforce values we try to instil at Wellington – primarily respect and integrity, of course it also takes great courage to argue your case to an audience of your peers and teachers.
Being respectful and considerate of other views is both an important life skill and genuinely helpful approach to debating. A key skill that all the best debaters have – and one which is not intrinsically obvious – is the ability to listen. Debating is not just about coming up with the best argument, it's also about engaging with your opponent, probing their argument before picking it apart. To achieve this, you must be able to listen so that you have a clear understanding of what their argument is. This means that pupils are taking a step back and seriously considering the value of the beliefs and constructed arguments of others, something which ultimately helps them develop a more understanding, empathetic sense of character.
Considering the future
As well as honing the different skills and encouraging the positive personality traits already discussed, debating is also an excellent testing ground for many of the tough challenges pupils are likely to face in later life. It is the best form of preparation for interviews: whether for jobs or higher education opportunities, there is no better way to learn how to think on your feet and respond intelligently and assertively to whatever is being thrown at you.
When preparing for a debate, pupils can (and should) try to anticipate what the questions and key points of discussion will be, but it's very likely that something will catch them off guard, causing them to need to quickly form a viable response. It's an incredibly valuable lesson for pupils to learn that preparing yourself is undoubtedly important, it will help in almost any situation you encounter, but it's also a skill to be able to react to what's put in front of you. If you can formulate intelligent, confident and considered responses to questions under pressure during a debate, you'll be in a great position to tackle university and job interviews further down the line.
Considering Wellington's debating success
Debating has steadily grown at Wellington since its foundation, now encompassing dedicated upper Prep and Senior School CCAs, annual house debating events and a rising tally of national and international debating competition success stories.
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The second annual Roaring 20s Car Club show at Sweetwater June 8th brought 21 antique and classic cars to our parking lot for residents and guests to admire, and some were even able to hop in for a ride around the neighborhood.
Chef Mike Brandel offered grilled hamburgers, as well as hot dogs, chips and soda while the Webb Family Band livened up the party with country music on the front porch.
The oldest car in the group was a 1916 Dodge Brothers touring car, but perhaps the most popular was the 1919 Buick when the owner offered to take folks for a spin. Others rode in a 1928 Model A Ford Sedan. Several Model Ts and Model As, including one with an Alaska license plate, shared the pavement with a Plymouth and a 1932 Chevy Confederate. Some of the first cars to become widely available after World War II, including a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe and a 1948 Buick Special reminded us of the chrome and steel elegance of post-war cars. A gleaming 1951 Studebaker was a favorite of some, but a 1936 blue Ford coupe caught the eye of Sweetwater resident Art Nelson. There was good reason — it was just like the first car he ever owned!
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While 21 did much to glamorize Mezrich's book and the MIT blackjack team, the true story behind this gifted group of college blackjack players is somewhat lost in the translation to the big screen. Hollywood thrives on drama, and the glamorization of the MIT blackjack team was the goal of the film. In reality, many parts of the actual story have little to do with the bright lights of Las.
Gambling addiction stories from around the world. Here at Yes No Casino we will be scouring the net for the best and worst gambling addiction stories. A lot of these should hopefully act as a warning for others of the dangers of gambling addiction and the impact this can have on the gambling individuals themselves as well as on the family and friends (and even co-workers) around them.


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Yesterday, Florida Georgia Line released their hotly anticipated second album Anything Goes, the follow-up to their double platinum debut Here's to the Good Times. But the new record's rollout has been underway for weeks, with appearances on Today, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and even on ABC's Nashville season premiere. On Monday, the duo's Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley performed the album's first single, "Dirt," on Late Night With Seth Meyers and also offered a web-only performance of Anything Goes' title track. Check out the performance above.
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone Country, Kelley brushed aside any fears of duplicating the epic success of Here's to the Good Times. Instead, he says, the group and its team are just anxious for fans to hear the dozen songs on Anything Goes.
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"We're not nervous; it's just anxiousness right now to see these songs come to life. With songs like 'Sun Daze' and 'Confession,' we feel like we have a record that really represents who we are and how we've grown," Kelley says. "If you listen to it from Song One to 12, it's a journey — and hopefully you'll listen to it all over again."
While the summertime jam "Sun Daze" is the group's latest single and more reflective of the FGL sound, its predecessor "Dirt" announced a more introspective side to the pair, who hope to repeat in the Best Vocal Duo category at next month's CMA Awards. Even the band's most vocal critics gave props to the more mature ballad. Good or bad reviews, however, Hubbard says he and Kelley soldier on, intent on entertaining fans, not critics.
"We don't really let that affect us too much. If somebody's not talking trash, you're not doing something right. We use it as motivation. And there are a lot more people loving what we're doing than don't," Hubbard says. "We're just worrying about our live show and our songwriting and what we need to be focused on: selling albums and selling tickets."
Florida Georgia Line is gearing up for the latter with last week's announcement of their headlining Anything Goes Tour, kicking off January 15th in Toledo. In addition, they'll also lead the bill at a massive tailgate party in Jacksonville, Florida, on Halloween, and, in November, set sail on their own sold-out cruise — the This Is How We Cruise journey — along with Thomas Rhett, the Cadillac Three and more.
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I&O Value Takes Center Stage With the Business Value Dashboard
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Analyst(s): Jay E. Pultz, Jeffrey Brooks
In an I&O executive dashboard, most clients only report key operational metrics. It's time to extend this reporting to demonstrate the business value I&O provides.
Create Opportunities to Use Appropriate Metrics to Show Value
I&O Teams Must Get Into the Mind-Set of Value-Based Metrics
Know What Makes a BVD Different
Example 1. Speed
Example 2. Availability
Example 3. Communication
What If You Don't Institute the BVD?
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Sharon Haver teaches everyday women to look like they're worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image to earn + deserve 6-figure pay days. Halfway through her three-decade career in style, she left the lure of being a New York fashion stylist working with top models & actresses on photo shoots to helping working women make the most of what they've got. She founded FocusOnStyle.com in 1999. Although her impressive resume looks like a who's who of media household names, her heart is with helping entrepreneurs refine their chic style to confidently pull their look together with ease.
Sharon noticed at a young age that she was playing small. While working at a plastic trade magazine, Sharon overheard a lady say that she would not work out because she was too pretty. Sharon realized she would always have to prove her worth, which she needed to overcome to propel her business forward. Sharon couldn't do it all and needed to learn how to delegate and work with a team. So she ended up hiring a business coach.
The light bulb went off when Sharon was working seven days a week/fifteen hour days; she noticed she was doing all the grunt work in her business. Sharon slowly began to realize she needed to hire responsible people that could do their job effectively to help her when needed.
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During his maiden visit to Ladakh on the 21st of August, 2017 the Hon'ble President of India Shri. Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the Buddha Park for World Peace at the campus of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.
Here's a glimpse of the visit of the President to MIMC Campus.
Bhikkhu Sanghasena had an inspiring meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi yesterday morning at his office .The honorable Prime Minister was very kind to receive Bhikkhu Sanghasena ji with great respect.
Bhikkhu Sanghasena briefed Shri. Narendra Modiji about the various humanitarian and spiritual programs undertaken by Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre - MIMC and extended invitation to Visit Ladakh . The honorable Prime Minister deeply appreciated the various humanitarian services undertaken by Bhikkhu Sanghasena at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre - MIMC and shown keen interest to visit Ladakh in the coming summer.
Bhikkhu Sanghasenaji also presented his Book on the "Journey of transformation through Compassion in Action" written by Dr. Vandana Shukla.
The Nalanda Buddhist Society of Malaysia warmly welcomed the Buddhist Youth group from India for an International Buddhist Youth Exchange Program entitled "Jambudvipa-Suvarnabhumi Buddhist Youth Exchange Program" From the very beginning providing education to the children and spiritual guidance to the youth community has been one of the main concern of the numerous activities prime activities of Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena. This year yet another very important youth exchange program took place.
11 young members from the MIMC Youth wing and 8 young members from the New Buddhist Community of the State of Maharastra were selected and sent to Malaysia & Singapore for an International Buddhist Youth exchange Program at the Famous Nalanda Buddhist Society of Malaysia and the Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore.Dr. Tan-the founder and spiritual director and one of the Nalanda Buddhist Society of Malaysia and one of the finest Buddhist scholars have hosted and organised this program in Malaysia. The Youth exchange program in Singapore was hosted by the Buddhist Fellowship. The Youth exchange program proved to be a life transformative one for the entire youth group. The Youth Group with their Malaysian counterparts received trainings on Leadership skills, Buddhist Studies, Meditation, Chanting and Cultural lessons etc. The youth group were fortunate to participate in the public talk by the renowned Buddhist Master- Ajahn Brahmavamso. Both the organisations in Malaysia and Singapore have been very old and close associates of Ven. Bhukkhu Sanghasena. This Youth Program is the beginning of yet another initiative of Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena's aim at revitalising Buddhism in it's birthplace, India.
We hope to organise more such programmes on a larger scale in the future. We deeply appreciate Dr. Tan and his Entire team of Nalanda and the President and Members of Buddhist Fellowship of Singapore for their generous efforts in making this Buddhist youth exchange Program such a great Success. Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena often says that the Future of the world depends on the young Generation and the Young Generation depends on the kind of Guidance and inspiration they receive from their Parents, teachers, leaders and Mentors. It is therefore very important to impart spiritual education and training to them.
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena was invited as one of the keynote speakers during the International Conference of Science and spirituality organised by the International Federation of Spiritual Scientists (IFSS) under the blessings and guidance of Brahmashri Patri ji Founder and spiritual director of Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement (PSSM) at the famous Banaras Hindu University (BHU).. More than 2000 people participated in the conference.
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena in his speech said " Religion and science, Materiality and spirituality, Inner Values and outer Values, Head and Heart, Physics and Metaphysics, Psychology and Ecology, Philosophy and Technology, Meditation and Medication, All must work in Balance and in Harmony!
Scientists must learn meditation to avoid the misuse of scientific technology; Religious masters must make their religion scientific to avoid blind faith. Religion must be scientifically religious and science must be religiously science. They must work in consultation with each other. Synthesis of these two religion and science will bring greatest blessings to the world"
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Federal judge blocks Ed Dept's emergency aid rule in Washington state
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A new U.S Department of Education rule that blocks certain students from coronavirus aid won't apply to colleges in Washington state, a federal judge ruled Friday.
The preliminary injunction allows Washington's colleges to distribute Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act emergency grants to many students who don't qualify for traditional student aid. The Education Department has barred students who aren't eligible for Title IV funding from getting funds.
The ruling does not erase restrictions in the U.S. Code that the department cited in its rule and that prohibit some international and unauthorized students from receiving public benefits, the judge notes.
College administrators and sector lobbying groups fumed when Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in late April issued guidance that limited unauthorized students, including recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, from receiving emergency grants under the CARES Act.
DeVos didn't announce any restrictions on which students could access the funds when the department began releasing them earlier that month, only that she urged colleges to move quickly to distribute the money.
Critics of the new limits argued DeVos violated congressional intent by shrinking the pool of students who were eligible for the $6 billion worth of grants. California's community colleges and Washington state separately sued the department officials last month over the restrictions. Shortly after, the department posted a notice to its website stating that the guidance was legally unenforceable.
Last week, however, the agency issued an emergency rule enforcing the same limitations but with the force of law: that only students who qualify for federal financial aid are eligible for the grants.
It didn't last long in Washington state. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Rice on Friday granted a preliminary injunction that stops the rule from taking effect there. However, the rule still applies to the rest of the country when it is published to the Federal Register. That will be as early as Wednesday, according to the department, though it initially said the rule would be posted Monday.
"The harm to students that stems from the eligibility restriction is not only the inability to access (CARES) funds," Rice wrote in his ruling. "The harm is in the inability to access these emergency funds in a timely manner. Absent injunctive relief, students will continue to be denied access to emergency relief funds to which they are likely otherwise entitled."
The department has contended that because the CARES Act references the Higher Education Act, the federal law governing colleges and federal aid, lawmakers only intended the grants to go to eligible U.S. citizens.
Rice noted in his ruling, however, that Congress did write some limitations into the CARES Act. Students who are enrolled solely in distance education courses aren't eligible for grants, but the legislation does not mention the same restrictions on noncitizen students. He also wrote that the department used colleges' enrollment numbers, which include unauthorized students, to calculate how much CARES money they would receive.
One of the department's arguments could have merit, Rice wrote. Congress intentionally excluded "nonresident alien individuals" from the $1,200 relief check that the CARES Act provides, but it did not do so for the emergency grants, Rice noted. This may have been because Congress passed the CARES Act hastily, he wrote, and otherwise meant for the restriction to apply. On the flip side, he cited precedent suggesting that the omission could have been intentional.
Washington state officials celebrated the ruling. The state's Office of the Attorney General said in a statement that the department's decision disadvantaged thousands of college students in the state who "desperately need financial assistance." Among them are not only DACA recipients, the statement notes, but also students who are eligible for federal aid but haven't filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and adults taking basic education courses.
The FAFSA is the easiest way to determine Title IV eligibility, and some observers have said the department's actions will exclude those who haven't filed one. Many colleges will likely ask for students who want grants to fill out a FAFSA, policy experts say.
A decision in the California case is expected soon. In recent court filings, attorneys on behalf of the state's community colleges pushed the court to rule, noting the financial burden students are under.
Responding to the court's request for a statement on the impact of the department's emergency rule, plaintiffs in the California case wrote that "no further briefing is necessary," adding that the rule retreads the department's arguments that have already been debated.
The Education Department did not respond to a request for comment by publication time Monday.
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Karen Sheila Gillan, född 28 november 1987 i Inverness i Skottland, är en brittisk skådespelerska och före detta fotomodell. Hon är mest känd för sina roller som Nebula i marvel-filmerna, Guardians of the Galaxy med flera, och som Amy Pond i den BBC producerade TV-serien Doctor Who.

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Gillan är född och uppvuxen i Inverness i Skottland i Storbritannien. Hennes far, John Gillan (fullständigt namn Raymond John Gillan) och mor, Marie Gillan (född Paterson), bor i Kinmylies. Hon är enda barnet. När hon var ung utvecklade hon en kärlek för skådespeleri, och deltog vid flera lokala ungdomsgruppsteater samt deltog i en rad olika teaterproduktioner på hennes skola, Charleston Academy. När hon fyllde 17, flyttade Gillan till London för att studera vid Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts teaterskola i Bachelor of Arts skådespeleri examen.

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Medan hon studerarde vid Italia Conti blev Gillan upptäckt av en modellagentur. Gillan arbetade som modell på London Fashion Week 2007 för designern Allegra Hicks i hennes höst/vinter modevisning och på lanseringspartyt för Nicola Roberts Dainty Doll Make-Up kollektion. Gillan har sagt att hon inte skulle ge upp sin skådespelarkarriär för att återgå till modellarbetet. Hon uppgav att hon alltid har gillat att vara modell men att skådespeleriet alltid var hennes främsta intresse och mål.

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Ask the Doctors – What can I do to help me sleep longer at night?
Dear Doctor: I'm 81 and usually go to bed by 10:30 p.m. and, though I would like to sleep until 7 or 7:30 a.m., I wake up after 5 or 5 ½ hours. I've tried 3 milligrams of melatonin, then 5 milligrams. What else can I do?
Sleep is an issue for many Americans, with many people reporting short-term insomnia related to stress, travel or health problems. Your case of insomnia, on the other hand, appears to be a chronic issue, and I assume this is affecting your quality of life.
Generally, sleep problems get worse as we get older, meaning we have more difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and our total sleep time is lessened. The elderly in particular have a greatly reduced percentage of deep sleep, that is, stages 3 and 4. Deep sleep is the more restorative type of sleep. The lack of high-quality sleep causes older people to feel more tired during the day and feel an increased need to take naps. Those naps can significantly affect the sleep-wake cycle at night. If you've been taking naps during the day on a regular basis, then your pattern of nighttime sleep will be altered as well.
If you're already forgoing daytime sleeping, you'll need to focus on finding other ways to improve your ability to fall asleep and to sleep deeply without medication. Start by increasing your amount of exercise and by spending more time outside. Also, assess how much time you spend in the bed not sleeping. Many Americans use the bed as an entertainment platform for watching television or some other form of media. So removing the television from the bedroom would be helpful.
Pain and problems with urination or your bowels can also affect sleep, as can caffeine and alcohol. If you have the former, talk to a doctor. If you indulge in the latter, limit their intake.
In a 1999 study published in JAMA, researchers divided 78 people with insomnia into two groups, one who had eight weeks of behavioral therapy that included learning to stop daytime napping, getting rid of media prior to sleep and meditation techniques for relaxation. They compared this group with those who used drug therapy alone for 8 weeks. The authors found that those who did the behavioral changes were able to fall asleep more quickly than those who used drug therapy, 55 percent compared to 46.5 percent. Moreover, the behavioral changes had sustained benefit even 12 and 24 months after the therapy, while medication had no sustained benefits.
The medication used in that study was temazepam, but many other medications are also available to help people sleep. The problem is that many have side effects, especially for those over the age of 65. The most common side effects are seen with sedative hypnotics such as temazepam (Restoril), zolpidem (Ambien) and eszopiclone (Lunesta), but also with benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan, Valium and Klonipin. A 2005 article in the British Medical Journal reviewed 24 studies involving these types of sleep aids. The authors found that that, while all of these medications helped people sleep, they all had side effects – which were more than 4 ½ times more common than with a placebo. These side effects included daytime drowsiness, decreased ability to perform mental tasks, dizziness and a loss of balance that led to an increased risk of hip fractures. Further, these medications, when used chronically, have been linked to increased rates of dementia and death. I would caution you not to start these medications.
As for melatonin, it appears to be safe, but doesn't seem to be working that well for you. Other medications that work differently than the ones referenced above might provide more relief with fewer side effects. One drug specifically for sleep is called Ramelteon, and it binds to the melatonin receptors in the body. Another drug is the antidepressant Trazodone, which works by increasing levels of serotonin and can cause drowsiness.
But start by improving your sleep hygiene. Don't take naps during the day; decrease your intake of alcohol and caffeine; use the bed only for sleeping; get outside regularly; and exercise. If these methods don't work, seeing a cognitive behavioral therapist who focuses on sleep would have long-lasting benefits.