Patel, Eboo; Howe Peace, Jennifer; Silverman, Noah, eds.
During a job interview over a decade ago for a position in Christian theology, I mentioned how I incorporate non-Christian texts when teaching Christology (the study of Christ). One member on the committee was nonplussed, demanding an explanation. A rare occurrence then, it would be quite shocking now, as the emerging field of interreligious (or interfaith) studies is becoming more common. What exactly, though, are its methods, aims, definition, scope, areas of expertise, value, strengths, and limitations? Judged by the slash in this book's title, much still needs to be formulated. This collection of eighteen essays (and an introduction by the editors) provides a solid foundation for furthering such attempts. The book is the fruit of a 2016 conference at California Lutheran University. Part One maps the field, and here the diversity of US colleges and universities augment the breadth and flexibility of definitions provided. Most contributors to this book prefer the term "interreligious" over "interfaith" (I prefer the latter, but much depends on how you define faith and religious).
A strong current in the essays is pragmatic: seeing the benefits an interfaith pedagogy can bring to a range of disciplines in the humanities – raising the profile of religious studies, and religious literacy, more generally. Some contributors in Part One, however, seem constricted by the academy's theology / religious studies debate and argue about where interfaith / interreligious studies best belong, an argument that requires one to believe in the rigidity of such departmental boundaries in the first place.
Part Two examines interfaith pedagogical philosophies and specific curricula. Professors and future educators (at all levels) will benefit from how the contributors employ specific texts, classroom activities, and assignments. I am already thinking of how I can use some of these ideas in my World Religions module; for example, adding a more expansive sensorial list of preparatory questions for students before they visit religious sites and places of significance.
Part Three focuses on the challenges and benefits this field provides for students and educators; for example, how studying anti-racist approaches or ecological issues through an interfaith lens develops a more expansive, nuanced picture, while also encouraging deeper interfaith participation and engagement. Finally, Part Four (my favorite section overall) presents the value of interfaith studies beyond the classroom, with essays on its positive impact for religious leaders, for those in prisons, for those seeking to enhance secular careers (because of their multifaith literacy) – and civically in promoting a truly interfaith and pluralist society. On this last note, Dublin (my adopted hometown as a New Yorker) was the first major city to publish an interfaith charter. This book, however, is US-focussed (or limited, depending on one's view): it could seem to the uninitiated that the field is primarily of relevance to the United States. Hopefully a second volume is planned to expand the focus beyond the confines of the fifty states, and not just to Europe, but globally.
By the way, in 2019 (and beyond), if anyone is asked how to teach Christology (or a similar topic), I suggest you bring in as many faith-positions as possible – that is where the fields of theology and religious studies are heading.


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Jean-Léon Gérôme and the Crisis of History Painting in the 1850s
Çakmak, Gülru
c 1800 to c 1899
Architecture and Sculpture
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'A crisis in historical representation unfolded in French visual culture in the first half of the nineteenth century, reaching its climax at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1855, when artists and critics alike came to a troubling realization: depictions of past heroes that had once held exceptional influence over their viewers now left the public indifferent. This book shows that underneath this crisis was a mounting demand for empirical observation in art, and an emergent modern epistemology that posited the past as foundational and yet inaccessible to the physically and historically specific individual. Since neither the painter nor the viewer could have actually experienced a bygone historical incident as it unfolded, was history painting even feasible in modern times? When historical representation seemed all but impossible to critics and artists of various hues, Gérôme came up with a momentous solution. A small group of paintings constitute the focus of this provocative study on the artist's early work, whose pivotal role in Gérôme's oeuvre as well as in the broader history of modernization of art have been so far unrecognized in art historical scholarship. In these, the artist charted a new roadmap for the art of painting in response to the modern sensibility of history.'
'Based on solid research, this exciting work takes the subject forward in a new and interesting direction, making a valuable contribution to scholarship.'
Dr Patricia Smyth, University of Warwick
'Gülru Çakmak's research inaugurates a new chapter in Gerome studies. She has thoroughly researched the critical and cultural history of his times, and her insights have enabled her to uncover the significance of his unique pictorial manner.'Professor Stephen Bann, University of Bristol
'An important, powerfully-argued book that reinserts Gérôme back into the pictorial mainstream of the 1850s and 1860s, even as it also makes the case for the original, searching, and ambitious character of Gerome's art at a decisive moment of his career. A welcome intervention that essentially rewrites the career of a still controversial artist, now back in the public eye.'
Marc Gotlieb, Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art
'Gülru Çakmak's book offers intriguing insights and a demonstration of the power of close analysis.'
Beth S. Wright, H-France Review
'Both methodologically and in terms of content, this latest contribution to the study of academic art in the 19th century is convincing and provides important impulses for the in-depth analysis of works of art that only seem to be accessible at first glance.' (Translated from German.)
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Gülru Çakmak is Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Autobiography, Judaism and Christianity
Raphy's Bogology: The genetics of conversion – to Judaism
"What is a bogologist?" This question was inserted into a search engine by one of my readers. Here is the answer
Akira in his comment on my post on Shlomo Sand exclaimed: "Jewishness is in the genes? How Nazi!" I riposted (which I repost here):
"Yes it is, Akira – except Jewish converts, one would imagine; and so is the lion's share of your and my intelligence and much more genetically based. How Zani! (you might exclaim); anagrammatiically speaking. By the way, Theodor Herzl, the "founder" of Zionism said: "We [Jews] are an historical unit, a nation, with anthropological diversities." The context was a reaction to Israel Zangwill's view that the Jews were a race. (See Desmond Stewart's "Theodor Herzl", 1981, Quartet Books, p.210). Having said all this, it depends what you mean by JewishNESS, n'est-ce pas?"
I said that Jewishness is in the genes. By "Jewishness" I, of course, mean more than having done the hora (in church? with reference to Christian converts to Judaism) and loving Sophie Tucker. I also said that converts to Judaism don't genetically qualify as Jews, one would imagine. I need to change that to "I would imagine" because there is at least one person who does imagine that converts to Judaism undergo some kind of biological change (I assume genetic change, unless one can change biologically without changing genetically – in this context).
In an article in "The Jerusalem Post" (Jun. 25, 2008) Nathan Lopes Cardozo writes:
"As the State of Israel and its rabbinical courts head toward a large-scale showdown concerning conversion, it is remarkable that not one of the participants, including the Orthodox, has considered this major, crucial question: Is conversion at all possible? This may sound like a rhetorical question since the answer is in the affirmative. Yet, logically speaking, conversion to Judaism should not be possible. Just as it is impossible for a Jew whose father is not a Kohen to become a Kohen, similarly, it should be out of the question for a gentile to become a Jew. Either one is born into a family of Kohanim, or one is not. Presumably, then, either one is born a Jew, or one is not. Yet, conversion to Judaism is possible. How?"
Cardozo has found what he says to be "authoritative" evidence provided by Michael Wyschogrod, in his book The Body of Faith. Wyschogrod maintains that when a gentile converts to Judaism, he or she does not merely share the beliefs of the new religion – as would be the case of a Jew converting to Christianity – but that the convert miraculously, and therefore literally, becomes the seed of Abraham and Sarah. The miracle is not totally biological but "quasi-biological." How does this quasi-biological miracle occur? By immersion in a mikve (ritual bath), which "symbolizes" (is that why the miracle is only quasi?) the mother's womb through which a person is born. Wysh to grod that this were true, but it seems, if not unseemly, uncalled for; for God can call forth sons of Abraham from the very stones if he wished – which I would think is a greater -and more likely miracle – than Wyshogrod's. It's unwise to rely on one's Jewishness: "Do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'; for I tell you God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham" (Luke 3:8).
"Some Jews had the mistaken notion that God's promise to be faithful to the seed of Abraham guaranteed their salvation no matter what. But John (the Baptist) calls them sons of the devil (vipers, Luke 3: 7) instead of sons of Abraham and says: Yes God will be faithful to Abraham's seed, but your pride has blinded you to who Abraham's seed really are—they are not every single physical descendant, but are people who, like Abraham, repent and bear the fruits worthy of repentance. God can create people like that out of these stones and leave you to judgment, and yet still be faithful to his promises" (John Piper).
See related post "How do you prove you're a Jew?"
← The invention of Shlomo Sand – a thousand "Jews" make one Palestinian
Letters of Hebrew fire – the depth and death of meaning →


Taxes are a pain, but modern preparation software makes getting the best possible refund easier.
If you owe the federal government this tax season, you have several options to pay your tax bill, both now and later. Here's what to know.
Korean Air's chairman, whose leadership included scandals such as his daughter's infamous incident of "nut rage," has died due to illness.
More than 25 million people left at least one retirement benefit plan behind when they left a job between 2004 and 2013, a government report finds.


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HMAS Kuttabul celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony
Published on 13 July 2019 LEUT Mick Wheeler (author), LSIS Kieran Dempsey (photographer)
Location(s): HMAS Kuttabul, NSW
Topic(s): HMAS Kuttabul, NAIDOC Week
Command Warrant Officer HMAS Kuttabul, Warrant Officer Mark Cooper, right, and Laurance Magick Dennis from Milan Dhiiyaan, left, take part in a smoking ceremony at HMAS Kuttabul during NAIDOC Week 2019.
An indigenous smoking ceremony at HMAS Kuttabul has taken place to mark the end of NAIDOC Week.
The smoking ceremony was conducted by Locky Magick Dennis in the company of local Aboriginal Elder Selena Blakeney before members of the ship's company of HMAS Kuttabul, including the Commanding Officer Captain Matthew Shand.
A smoking ceremony is associated with cleansing and renewal and was a fitting end to NAIDOC Week which this year is themed 'Voice. Treaty. Truth: Let's work together for a shared future'.
Locky Majick Dennis commented on both the smoking ceremony and NAIDOC Week.
"The smoking ceremony is a significant ceremony," he said.
"It can be used in many different circumstances, it is spiritual and cleansing, a letting go ceremony, a funeral and birth ceremony signifying the beginning and the end.
"NAIDOC Week and the smoking ceremony is a time to reflect on all the people that have come before us and for all of us to come together so we can move on as a nation."
Aboriginal Elder Selena Blakeney invited all present to partake of the cleansing qualities of the smoking ceremony and to embrace the themes of NAIDOC Week.
"NAIDOC Week is a time for all of us to come together and the smoking ceremony is one way of helping us reflect on the theme of the week being 'Voice. Treaty. Truth: Let's work together for a shared future'," she said.
Kuttabul's Commanding Officer, Captain Matthew Shand, acknowledged the local people and invited those present to think about both the past and the future.
"Here at Garden Island we are standing on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and I would like to pay my respect to the elders past present and future," Captain Shand said.
"Today as part of NAIDOC Week we should recognise what has occurred in the past but similarly look forward to a shared future together."
Attending the ceremony was Petty Officer Barry Watego who commented on the significance of NAIDOC Week to Navy.
"As an indigenous person it is great that Navy acknowledges the importance of NAIDOC Week," he said.
"NAIDOC Week and a smoking ceremony like this creates a talking point that an indigenous person like me can take back to my community and family about what Navy does for Indigenous people."
NAIDOC Week is held annually to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and is a celebration by Indigenous communities together with Australians of all walks of life.
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How Strong is Your Word-of-Mouth Marketing?
Perhaps you know this intuitively, but according to a new survey, Chatter Matters: the 2018 Word of Mouth Report, 83 percent of Americans say that a word of mouth recommendation from a friend or family member makes them more likely to purchase that product or service.
Aha, you say! I sell a service. Perhaps I should do more to stoke positive, even ebullient word of mouth about my business.
What you're doing is the initial groundwork laying for a marketing strategy–which is especially important in such a social media/internet heavy environment. It's not like you're just trying to get your latest client for a catering gig to recommend you to her BFF. You also want that happy client to post a rave about you on Instagram or Facebook, replete with photos. It's word of mouth on steroids.
Create an Unbeatable Customer Service Strategy: Have a solid, reliable, well-trained team to improve a customer's experience. Use appropriate humor to set customers at ease, resolve problems quickly, and leave them feeling satisfied. You don't have a "team?" Then this is up to you.
Encourage a Rich Brand Culture: What do you stand for? What are your values? Marx advocates writing a rich values statement that portrays your values–and then you should act on them. Maybe you support helping the homeless or a cure for breast cancer. If you actually volunteer for those causes, let people know via social media so potential customers who also hold those values can relate to you.
Find Passionate Advocates: You may have happy, but quiet clients. But you may also have some who are more naturally outspoken. Nurture them as loyal advocates who will let others know about you and your services. Marx suggests creating a system where they can best advocate for your brand. Think about that in the context of being a personal chef. Perhaps they could host a gathering you cater. If you have a blog, they could write a guest post on what they look for in a personal chef and then share that on social media. Be creative.
Give People a Platform: This could refer to to #5 above. As Marx says, "Social media pages, customer testimonial sites, and case studies are all excellent ways for your customers to share their happy experiences. You might include a link on your site or an email that encourages customers to leave a review. This could be as simple as Did we make your day? You can make ours by leaving a review below! Keep it light and conversational." If you encounter someone who is especially happy with your service, perhaps you could interview and write about her for your blog–or this one!
Incentivize Your Audience: You may have customers who love what you do but need a little something extra to get them to chat you up. How about creating a loyalty or brand advocacy program that rewards them for engagement? Big brands can create incentives for retweeting or posting something about you on social media. Personal chefs don't necessarily have that kind of largesse available. But is there something you could do at a more modest level for spreading the word at incremental levels? Baking a dozen cookies? Offering a discount?
We know that personal chefs are not at all the same as large businesses that make and sell products. But, in fact, good, strong word of mouth is probably even more critical to small service businesses lacking a large marketing budget. So the more focused you can be on building a following through your own happy clients the more successful you can be as a personal chef.
What kind of strategy have you developed for better word of mouth? Can we help you with this?
Last updated by Caron Golden at December 10, 2018 .


This place has a 20 ft by 55 ft pole barn.
I know that's the best feature of it, at least I would like to have a pole barn that size but it would cost way more than $30,000.
If you are looking for a barn like this but don't want to pay the cost of a new one either, this may be what you are looking for.
There is also a 3 bedroom house that needs some minor things done to it that could easily be rented for enough to cover the cost.
The place is located at 802 S Independence St in Windfall, right across the street from TNT Auto.


Light green. Abundant aromas of pineapple, peach and guava. Well-balanced with delicate layers of ripe fruit and a pleasant finish.
Juicy, smooth-drinking and well-balanced premium wines inspired by the harmonious, graceful lines of Nederburg's H-shaped Cape Dutch manor house, built in 1800. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grapes.
in the vineyard : The grapes were sourced from vineyards in the Paarl, Malmesbury and Philadelphia areas. The vines, situated on mostly south- to south-westerly-facing slopes and grafted onto Filloksera-resistant rootstocks Richter 99 and 101, received either supplementary or drip irrigation.
The grapes were harvested by hand at 21º to 22,5º Balling, during February. The fruit was received at the cellar, the bunches destemmed, and the juice allowed a short period of skin contact for added aromatic expression. The settled free-run juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature.


Shelves of paper towels for sale.
Some household items are about to start costing more.
The American manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. recently increased prices on 30% of its products, including Arm & Hammer baking soda and cat litter, and OxiClean products, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Church & Dwight's CEO Matthew Farrell said last week that the company is in talks with retailers to raise prices on other products as well, including on personal care items.
Some of the 2019 price increases are expected to address the company's gross margin, which was lower than expected in the last quarter due to the quickly growing household business, and U.S. tariffs impacting the costs of raw materials and transportation, the Associated Press reports.
Church & Dwight is also introducing new products it expects will drive further growth in 2019. Products will include more Arm & Hammer cat litter options, new OxiClean laundry detergents, and the first combined flossing toothbrush. "Innovation continues to be a big driver of our success," said Farrell, according to the AP.
But some consumers aren't willing to pay more. Tyler Aftab, a 35-year-old teacher in New Jersey told the Journal that after noticing some of the higher prices on Charmin and Bounty while shopping at Costco, he instead purchased the Costco brand.
"I am a fairly loyal consumer of Charmin, but I will not pay $23 for the pack. I will wait until those prices come down," he said.


Been back to toyota this morning they have now found a screw in inside tyre wall problem sorted.why dint they check tyres last week i dont no but this could be the problem.
bought my c-hr in may this year and just over a week ago warning light coming on and staying on.Have reset this every time but still keeps coming back on. Been back to dealers they checked tyre pressures and reset it only for it to come back on before getting home.anybody else having this problem.
The door covers these when closed so i thought they were the warning sensors for when the door is open.
Can any body give me any info on fitting rear sensors on a 2004 5door .ive seen them on each corner but none on the door.can anyone help.
Got the ones off ebay from burrows toyota sheffield - perfect fit.
Hi when i bought my 2004 rav4 5door in january it hadnt a luggage cover, would this have come with one as standard or would it be an exrra.
Cheers Firemac your info has answered my questions,I will search for a good petrol model. again thanks.
Cheers forum members for the advice on Timing belt/chain engines also info on petrol/ diesel engines for low milaege use. Any more info would be grateful whilst im choosing our first rav 4. looking for a 5 door around 2004 to 2007. looks like it will be petrol.


CQ's Eric Pfeiffer is joining Politicker.com as an Deputy Managing Editor. Pfeiffer will be taking over some of the day-to-day editorial management duties from Michael Grass, who is taking on expanded duties within the company, including managing all of Politicker's editorial communications, public relations and outreach.
Pfeiffer will be relocating to New York City.


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In the international market, gold price reached to $1213 per ounce, up by $28.
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These Hatch Green Chile Burgers with Cheddar, Avocado and Caramelized Onions are amazing!
I'm so tired of eating the same ol' boring lunch!
I was shopping at our local grocery store a few weeks ago and they happened to be roasting fresh hatch chiles on site. (I was really kind of neat to watch, they had a huge spinning "cage" so the chiles were turning over and over and roasting evenly.) After watching the process, I had to pick up a couple of containers of the already roasted chilies. We've been indulging in all sorts of green chile dishes ever since.
This is an excellent recipe to double for lunch the next day or even for making sliders.
Sargento sliced Cheddar Cheese (Sargento is obsessed with bringing you only the best, real cheeses. Their cheeses are cut from real block cheese and will add delicious flavors to your sandwiches and recipes.
Combine beef, bread crumbs/oatmeal, cumin, garlic, egg, salt, pepper and chiles in a large bowl. Use your hands and mix until well combined.
Remove patties from heat and top with sliced Sargento Cheddar Cheese.
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and chiles, 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
5. Assemble burgers, adding a heaping tablespoon of onions on top of the cheddar cheese.
I think I am going to try this tomorrow. Love the caramelized onion.
Perfect – I just had Hatch green chiles in my food co-op basket. I'm going to try this using ground turkey and it should be equally delicious!
Yummo! Just pinned this and will be trying ASAP!
Your recipes always make my mouth water. Pinned this perfect recipe!!


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European Commission files antitrust charges against Google over Android
By Ryan Whitwam on April 20, 2016 at 4:30 pm
Google has tangled with European regulators on numerous occasions, but today marks the beginning of what will probably be the biggest battle between Google and the European Commission yet. The Commission has officially issued a "Statement of Objections" that accuses Google of breaching EU antitrust regulations in the way it manages Android. This could eventually lead to billions in fines for Google and requirements that change the way it operates in Europe.
There is no doubt that Google has a dominant market position in Europe — that's not why the charges have been filed. The European Commission alleges that Google has used its more than 90% share in search and mobile OS to unfairly limit competition. The Commission calls out several Google practices as anti-competitive, but from a consumer perspective, you might think of many of these as practices as positives. Google issued a prepared statement moments after the EU announcement, but let's try to dig a little deeper into this issue.
Some of the Commission's objections mirror the Microsoft case more than a decade ago. Google requires Android OEMs that license its services to pre-install Google Search and Chrome. While users are free to change the defaults or install alternative services, the Commission says most users don't do that and Google knows it. In the Commission's view, this reinforces Google's dominant position in internet services. Google notes that there are many third-party apps preinstalled on Android devices from companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. Funny enough, bloatware is something users complain about frequently. The Commission also alleges Google offers financial incentives for pre-installing certain apps, but didn't go into detail.
The other side of the European Commission's case against Google is more significant as it questions the legality of Google's basic licensing of Android; the so-called "anti-fragmentation agreement." As Android has grown, this agreement has been Google's main tool in preventing incompatible devices from flooding the market.
Android is open source, meaning anyone can download the core code from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). This is a fully functional OS, just without the proprietary Google bits. Several companies like Amazon use this code to make custom versions of Android, but Google's anti-fragmentation agreement restricts what its partner manufacturers can do, and this is what upsets the European Commission. Basically, manufacturers that opt to license Android and get the Google apps cannot then also build their own version of Android for devices — known as an Android fork.
According to Google's position, allowing forks could cause people to buy incompatible Android devices without realizing it. If you had a Samsung Android phone before and you buy another one, you'd expect it to work with all your apps and services. If Samsung were allowed to sell both standard Android and Android fork devices, you could end up with a phone that doesn't work the way you thought it would. Google certification ensures that Android devices sold to consumers work correctly.
Google freely admits there's a financial incentive here too. It gives Android away, so it makes its money on the back end with services and ads. The restrictions help it do that, but it argues they are also beneficial for the consumer in various ways. The European Commission hasn't bought this argument thus far, but now it's up to the lawyers to hash it out.


Even you have to admit it – your smile is gorgeous. It should be. You invested in your pearly whites, and now you want to frame them properly. And what better way to highlight your smile than with the perfect outfit.
Identify the colors that match your eyes, skin tone, and hair color.
1 – Does the color of the outfit match my coloring?
Finding an outfit that looks good on you starts with identifying the colors that match your eyes, skin tone, and hair color.Take a look at the undertones of your skin. Are they warm or cool? Warm complexions have yellow undertones, while cool complexions have pink undertones.
The best colors for warm undertones are red, amber, gold, yellow, peach, coral, and orange. And the best for cool undertones are bright blues, emeralds, deep purples along with lavender, ice blue, or pink.
2 – Do I feel confident in this outfit?
When you feel confident it shows in your demeanor and smile. So picking the right outfit that makes you feel vibrant and good about yourself is important. Will you feel uncomfortable in it, always tugging at the outfit? Or will you feel the need to cover up part of it to hide some flaws? You want to project poise and assurance in what you wear, so choose an outfit that's friendly to your body.
You'll never feel comfortable if the outfit doesn't fit your frame.
3 – Is the outfit in the right proportion to my body type?
Are you pear-shaped but trying to fit in an outfit made for an hourglass figure? Maybe you're top-heavy trapped in a dressed designed for a smaller upper frame? Perhaps you're a petite person trying to rock the long sweater look? You'll never feel comfortable if the outfit doesn't fit your frame.
Look for clothing that's designed to fit your height, shape and frame. You'll feel more comfortable and it will show in your attitude.
4 – Does it fit my personality and lifestyle?
Are you a creative personality? Then stuffy, professional clothing will leave you feeling trapped in someone else's wardrobe. On the other hand, wearing casual clothing in a professional environment won't help you exude credibility and confidence among your peers. Finding the type of clothing that fits who you are and how you live is vital for creating the perfect outfit.
5 – Does it fit my budget?
The outfit may look wonderful, but if the price doesn't agree with your wallet, it can leave you in a bind. It's not worth it to go into debt to look good. There are plenty of stores that offer selections that fit almost any budget—online shopping, outlets, and bargain basements to name a few. Just remember: a happy wallet equals a brilliant smile.
The secret to a better night's sleep has been revealed. And it could be as simple as brushing your teeth in the dark, an Oxford neuroscientist has claimed.
Russell Foster, professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University in the UK, claims that the bright fluorescent bathroom lights wake the body up at the time it should be winding down.
"Sleep is the single most important behaviour that we do. Across our lifespans 36 percent of our life will be spent sleeping," said Foster, as reported by Sarah Knapton at The Telegraph.
Getting a good night's sleep is vitally important to our bodies.
Our bodies are equipped with a natural clock called the circadian rhythm, and is primarily influenced by light levels. It tells our bodies when to sleep and wake up, adjusts body temperature, releases hormones, and other vital functions.
Getting enough sleep is vitally important to our bodies. During sleep, the body's tissues are repaired, cognition is improved, immunity gets boosted, and the risk of obesity, cancer and mental illness is reduced.
When you expose yourself to bright artificial lighting just before you go to bed, you're effectively telling your body it's time to wake up rather than relax.
Get exposure to natural sunlight at peak hours for better sleep at night.
The solution for a better night's sleep begins in the morning. According to Foster, "it is so important to get outside, particularly in the morning to reset the body clock." In other words, aim to safely get exposure to natural sunlight at peak hours and then dim your lights if you can at the end of the day. Limit use of glowing electronics like smart phones and tablets, and avoid drinking stimulants like coffee right before bedtime.
And finally, try brushing your teeth in the dark. You just might find it works great for you.
You probably already knew that good nutrition is connected to a healthy smile. And did you know that losing weight is not just good for your body, it's also good for your teeth?
If you've decided that this is the year to shed a few extra pounds, you're in good company. Losing weight is one of the top 10 resolutions for American adults. And many starting a weight loss journey usually think of their waistline, not their teeth.
The good news is those healthy choices you make to lose weight benefit more than just your waistline–they're also good for your teeth. Read on to discover which healthy food choices make a big difference on the scale and in your smile.
Eating five portions of fruits and veggies daily is not only beneficial for keeping your body healthy and helping you lose weight, they also help your teeth. Fruits and vegetables are fuel for the body and provide the nutrients your body needs to burn calories, helping you to lose weight safely.
To make a difference, eat enough fruits and vegetables to cover half of your plate. Their high water and fiber content help balance the sugars it contains while cleaning your teeth. They also help produce saliva in your mouth, washing away food particles and harmful acids, protecting your teeth from cavities.
When thirsty, many people reach for soda or other sugary drinks. What they may not realize is a 20 ounce soda contains an average of 227 calories. And by drinking one can of soda a day, the average American gains 15 pounds in one year.
Gaining weight from soda is bad enough, and it can be even worse for your teeth due to the added sugar. One can of regular soda contains 12.5 teaspoons of added sugar—the amount the FDA recommends for the entire day.
When feeling thirsty, reach for water instead of a surgary drink. It'll quench your thirst, fuel your body and help protect your teeth.
Making healthy food choices can be tough when so many poor food choices are easily available. Cookies, candies, potato chips, french fries and even dried fruits are all so easy to get. And, what's worse, they taste so yummy. The sad part is these foods contain a large amount of hidden sugars which can end up sticking to your hips and your teeth.
Finding healthier substitues for processed sugar will help you not only lose weight, it will help save your teeth. Fresh fruits like watermelon, apples, and strawberries can satisfy the urge for sugar while feeding your body with the nutrients it needs.
Nuts offer some health benefits, but too much of a good thing is just too much. Nuts and seeds are packed with calories, yet they are a good choice for teeth by reducing the acidity in the mouth. The key is to eat smaller portions and choose ones without added oils and sugars.
Sugar cravings are real and many times they cannot be ignored. While fresh fruits are a great option, sometimes you're not in a position to enjoy a piece of fruit. There is an option that will help you avoid adding inches to your waist and clean your teeth at the same time—sugar-free gum. Studies show that chewing a piece of sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after eating can lower the risk of cavities—and weight gain.
Overall, eat a variety of healthy foods, choose foods low in sugar, and choose nutritious snacks to help you lose weight and keep your smile healthy.
This is the time of year when well-intentioned people create New Year's resolutions, promising themselves that this year will be different. And that "magical" date of January 1st will be the start of a new life.
Sadly, only around eight percent will actually follow through on their resolutions. They have good intentions, but is so much easier to fall back into old patterns and habits.
You can be one of the eight percent who actually keep their New Year's resolutions. The key is to set small, attainable goals that are baby steps leading to your big goal.
Set small, attainable goals and you're more likely to achieve them.
Research shows the quickest way to create a new habit in your life is to stack it on top of a current habit. It's called habit stacking and it works because your current habit is already engrained in your brain. You can now more quickly add a new habit into this already fast and efficient pathway of neurons than if you tried building one from scratch.
Healthy Eating Habit: After I brew my morning coffee, I will eat a piece of fruit.
Exercise Habit: Before I take my morning shower, I will take a brisk 20-minute walk.
Nighttime Dental Habit: After I dress for bed, I will brush and floss my teeth.
Gratitude Habit: Before I eat my first bite of breakfast, I will reflect on one thing I'm grateful for.
1. Invest more time in conversations that matter. Too often our daily conversations with co-workers, friends, and even family members are shallow, no more than mere chit-chat. Though that's fine for occasional interactions, investing in deeper, more meaningful conversations will enhance the relationship more.
Habit Stacking: After greeting my coworker/friend/family member, I will ask them one meaningful question about their life.
2. Complain less and change more. It's all around us–things that need to be fixed, changed or removed. And we're all guilty of complaining about what's not going right. How about taking one problem area and brainstorming ways to make it better. You just might make a lasting difference.
Habit Stacking method: Before I talk about what's wrong with a situation, I will think of one possible way to fix it.
3. Smile more. There are countless stories of how a smile changed a life, brightened a day and even saved a life. Someone's day—or life—may be changed as a result of your smile. Why not share it—it costs you nothing.
Habit Stacking method: After meeting the gaze of a person I pass, I will give them a smile, regardless of whether they smile first.
4. Forgive more. Write down the name of one person who needs your forgiveness most, then give yourself permission to forgive them. Now add your name to the list and forgive yourself for areas you've fallen short.
Habit stacking method: After talking to a friend I love, I will write a short note of forgiveness to one person who needs it most.
5. Give something of value to someone in need. There are many people who are struggling to obtain just the basics of life. By showing compassion and giving to those in need, you really uplift someone who's going through a tough time. And the added benefit is you feel good doing it.
Habit Stacking method: After I buy something new, I will donate one quality item to a charitable organization.
Do you want flawless, younger looking skin? You can erase years off your face by changing your diet.
Of course, there are no foods that can magically whisk away wrinkles. However, there are foods that can make your skin appear smoother, healthier and more radiant.
These eight superfoods contain the vitamins and minerals needed to protect your skin from sun damage, and to speed cell turnover (revealing healthier skin underneath). By including these anti-aging foods in your diet, you help turn back the clock for younger looking skin.
Add a half-cup of berries to your daily diet for younger looking skin.
Free radicals are those nasty little particles that try to steal our collagen and harm our skin cells, making our skin more prone to wrinkles. You can fight against their damage with anti-oxidant rich berries, like blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Eating just a half-cup of berries slows down the free radical aging process.
Another fighter of free radicals is the sweet potato. It contains beta-carotene which destroys free radicals. Our bodies convert beta-carotene into vitamin A which fights the signs of aging. Eating one cup a day will do your body good.
Not a fan of sweet potatoes? No problem. Swap it for carrots, mangoes or cantaloupe for similar benefits.
Vitamin C in red bell peppers increases collagen production in the skin.
These brightly colored vegetables are loaded with goodies for your skin. Just a half-cup of chopped peppers gives you more than the daily recommended amount of the wrinkle-fighting vitamin C. Vitamin C increases collagen production which means fewer fine lines around your mouth and eyes.
Avocados are filled with skin-hydrating monounsaturated fat—a healthy type of fat. Also packed with moisturizing vitamin E, this creamy fruit reduces free radicals and protects the skin against damaging UV rays.
Add it to your diet by replacing high-fat salad dressings and mayo with avocados. It will add a lot of flavor and texture while nourishing your skin.
Yes, they may require a piece of gum after eating, but onions can really benefit your skin. They are rich in quercetin, an antioxidant that protects against wrinkles. Studies also show that onions may save our skin from harmful UVB rays, so try sneaking these helpful veggies into some of your favorite dishes.
Fight aging by adding tomatoes to your diet.
Tomatoes contain lycopene which may help prevent sun damage. This potent antioxidant works best when cooked, so try out those recipes for homemade marinara sauce or tomato soup and do your skin some good. Aim for at least one portion (about one-fourth of a cup or five tomato slices) five times a week.
Fruits and vegetables aren't the only foods that produce younger looking skin. Whole grains also fight against the aging process with polyphenols and carotenoids. Add it to your diet by choosing whole grain cereals with soy milk.
If you're a fan of seafood, salmon is a good choice for your skin. It's rich in anti-aging ingredients including omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s help our skin retain moisture, keeping it soft, smooth and supple. It also helps our scalp maintain it's natural oils.
To get the maximum benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, aim to get four to six ounces three times a week.
Your smile is often the first thing people notice when meeting you. It makes a lasting impression, so you want to be sure it's your best one.
Studies have determined that smiling faces are more attractive and youthful looking, with some people looking three years younger as a result of their smile.
What do you do if you don't have that magazine-ready smile?
You've had years of chewing, grinding, snacking and coffee drinking. And now your grin reflects stains, receding gum lines, and yellowing teeth – the ingredients of an aging smile.
No need to fear. There are plenty of steps you can take to achieve the younger smile you desire.
Get rid of stains for a younger smile.
Stained, discolored teeth instantly age you. Coffee, dark teas, some carbonated drinks and red wine can cause stains to the surface of our teeth.
To gain back your youthful look, try switching to green or herbal teas which are less likely to stain. Also, resist the urge to brush your teeth immediately after consuming these drinks. It's best to simply rinse with water and then wait at least 30 minutes before brushing to protect your tooth's enamel.
Limit snacking to healthy choices that won't harm your tooth's enamel.
Snacking can not only threaten your waistline, it's not so great for your oral health either. Frequently munching on chips, sweets and other processed foods can increase acid levels in your mouth and keep them elevated for an extended time as you snack throughout the day.
These acids contribute to the breakdown of your tooth's enamel. Not a good move for maintaining a youthful smile.
If you feel the need to snack, switch to healthy alternatives like carrots, celery or cucumber slices which won't stick around on your teeth.
Over time, our teeth get darker. The internal part of our teeth begin to shrink, while the amount of the yellowish dentin in our teeth increases. As our tooth's enamel wears thin over time, this yellow tint shines through more and more.
Thankfully, there are several teeth whitening products which can get your teeth shades lighter. While there are over-the-counter solutions, a trip to the dentist is the safest route.
We can fit you with custom-made whitening trays which usually have more potent whitening power. If you'd rather not do it yourself, we also offer in-office Zoom whitening services.
Nothing ages your smile more than silver fillings and metal crowns. Talk with your dentist about replacing these out-dated materials with newer, tooth-colored options.
Veneers are another option for turning back the clock. These thin pieces of porcelain are bonded to your original tooth, correcting problems with shape, size, crowding, color and position.
The right lip color can frame your smile perfectly.
Sometimes achieving a younger smile is as simple as choosing the right lip color. Selecting a lip color that offsets stains or yellowing can give you a more youthful grin.
Avoid colors that are dark or have yellow undertones. These can actually make stains stand out more. Opt instead for lipsticks with cool undertones that blend well with your skin tone to enhance the brightness of your smile.
Our 2017 Miss Louisiana was just crowned, winning over other contestants because of her poise, platform, and beauty.
She's learned how to showcase her beauty–inside and out. A skill many women want to master.
If you want to learn the beauty secrets all pageant queens know, then read on. Here are the top five beauty tips every woman can use.
Get pageant hair by boosting your hair's volume.
The type of hairstyle is one of the most important decisions a pageant contestant will make. And healthy, shiny hair adds to the beauty of any woman.
Most beauty queens favor styles with long, loose curls. These styles soften facial features and are the secret to looking more graceful and feminine.
Having healthy, glowing skin makes you look fresh and youthful. And it's the dewey, radiant skin that gets noticed.
It starts with a clean face. This means removing your makeup each night before bed.
One way to make this task easier is to use coconut oil, says Ashley Bendiksen, Miss New Bedford 2009. "Massage it all over your face, and all over your closed eyes — dry, no water, just the straight coconut oil — and then wipe it off with baby wipes," she suggests. Consistent use makes your skin smooth and baby soft.
Your smile is one of your best assets. Make sure your teeth are their whitest and brightest to accentuate your smile.
Your smile is one of your best assets, and beauty contestants make sure their smiles are flawless.
As the official cosmetic dentist of the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA pageants, we've helped many contestants create winning smiles.
One of our beauty tips is to accentuate your smile by getting your teeth their whitest and brightest. While over-the-counter whitening systems promise glowing results, many can actually damage your teeth.
Instead of taking this risk, talk with your dentist about safe and effective ways to whiten your teeth.
Everyone has parts of their body they may like more than others. Learning how to hide your flaws with smart dressing is the key to dressing to impress.
Instead of focusing on the areas of your body you like least, accentuate the parts you love. For instance, if you have long, lean legs, pick outfits that show them off. Are your arms your best asset? Try wearing something sleeveless to highlight them. Dress to flatter your body type and you'll feel more confident.
Take back your youth by reducing the appearance of puffiness under your eyes.
Has stress and lack of sleep left their mark under your eyes? Under eye circles can add years to your look.
Take back your youth with a few simple natural remedies. Eat bananas to reduce the appearance of puffiness in your skin. They're loaded with potassium which is effective in getting extra fluid out of your body.
You can also brighten your under eye area with peppermint tea. Dampen two tea bags and let them chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Lie down and place the tea bags under your eyes for 10 minutes. You'll find the under eye circles are less noticeable and you'll look refreshed.
Having self esteem has been a challenge for many. And you may even know someone who is avoiding social media because it affects with their self confidence.
Surprisingly for some, socializing online actually offers a lot of benefits. And current research shows that social media can actually help boost self-esteem.
Connecting on social media can boost moods and increase self confidence.
Networking on social media allows you to connect with others, building new relationships and strengthening established one. Getting "likes" and other positive feedback boosts moods and increases self confidence.
By uploading photos and videos, you can share your special moments with those in your circle. And their responses create feelings of belonging and acceptance.
Social media also creates a bridge over long distances, allowing you to stay in touch with family and friends around the world.
There are helpful ways you can use social media to increase self esteem.
Social media is a great way to find old friends and stay connected to current ones. It allows you to share your special moments, and find out what's happening in their world.
Social networks can also be educational. Use sites like Pinterest to get new recipes, organization tips and DIY instruction. Networks like Facebook allow users to gain support and encouragement around their daily issues.
And if you just need a mental break in your day, social media can serve as a fun distraction. With games, funny videos and memes, you can find a lot to take your mind off of your worries.
Know when it's time to take a break from social media.
Like with every tool, there are good ways and bad ways to use it. Learning to use social media to improve self esteem, not lower it, is the key to getting the most out of it.
If you come away feeling negative or bad about yourself when on social sites, it's time to make some changes. This may mean taking a break, or simply steering clear of certain "posters" in your network.
If you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others or feeling inadequate for not having the life you want, there may be deeper issues you need to address – away from social media. You can always take a break from social media or stop using it all together if it's causing you harm.
Ultimately, it's your choice whether social media will be helpful or harmful to you. Since it's is a large part of our world today, it's important to learn to use it for your advantage and build self esteem.
What you eat reflects on your teeth. Foods packed with sugar, such as candies and soda, contribute to tooth decay.
When your diet is less than ideal, your oral health is one of the first areas to decline. Want to keep your mouth healthy and happy? Try these tasty foods your mouth (and teeth) will love.
Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt can help strengthen your teeth.
You guessed it. Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt can help strengthen your teeth. They are low in sugar which is good for your oral health. Plus dairy contains protein and calcium which strengthen your teeth.
For cheese lovers, here's one more reason to enjoy this tasty treat. One study has found that eating cheese raised the pH level in participants' mouths and lowered their risk of tooth decay.
Fruits are high in fiber and water which help clean your teeth. Chewing alone helps stimulate the production of saliva, washing food particles and harmful acids away from your teeth.
Apples are especially good for your teeth. Its fibrous texture stimulates the gums. Though eating an apple isn't the same as brushing your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste, it can tide you over until you have a chance to brush.
Leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, also promote good oral health.
Like apples, carrots are full of fiber and pack a big crunch. By eating a handful of raw carrots at the end of your meal, you stimulate saliva production, reducing your risk of cavities.
Full of vitamins and minerals, leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, also promote good oral health. They are loaded with calcium which builds your teeth's enamel. They also contain folic acid which has many health benefits.
Nuts contain minerals and proteins which are important to your overall health. Almonds are especially great for your teeth because they're a good source of calcium.
Add a quarter cup of almonds as a snack or add them to a salad as part of your meal. And as an added benefit, as you chew, you stimulate saliva which can reduce your risk for tooth decay.
Water is an ideal beverage having no calories or sugar.
Along with adding these foods to your diet, pay attention to what you drink. Water is always the best pick since it has no calories or sugar. What you eat makes a big difference when it comes to your oral health.
Sleep boosts our mood, erases under-eye circles and makes us feel better. And, there's more to sleep than just these benefits.
Having a good night's sleep not only feels good, it's a key part of a healthy lifestlye that benefits your heart, weight, mind and more. Try these 10 sleep tips to improve your health.
Make it a habit to go to bed and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends and holidays. If you stick to it, you'll support your body's sleep-wake cycle and encourage better sleep at night.
Avoid going to bed either hungry or too full. These feelings of discomfort might keep you up. Also limit the amount you drink right before bed to avoid middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom.
If you don't fall asleep after 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing. Read a book, draw or walk around the house. Go back to bed once you're tired. It's better not to agonize over falling asleep or you'll find it harder to nod off.
Get your room in the best environment for sleeping. Make sure your room is well ventilated and kept at the ideal temperature between 64.4 – 68 degrees. Your bedding also contributes to better sleep, so choose what feels most comfortable to you.
If you're struggling with poor sleep quality or insomnia at night, try limiting your daytime naps. If a nap is necessary, keep it to 10 to 30 minutes and take it mid-afternoon.
Avoid taking a hot bath or shower before going to sleep. Taking one too close to bedtime raises your body temperature making it difficult to fall asleep.
Getting regular cardio activity helps you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep. Time it right. Vigorous exercise right before bed will give you too much energy to fall asleep.
The ideal environment for sleeping is a room that's dark and quiet. Using earplugs, room-darkening shades, a fan, or other devices can create an environment suited for you.
Tell your body it's time to wind down by doing the same things each night. Whether it's listening to soothing music or reading a book, relaxing activities promote better sleep.
Stress affects your peace and your sleep. Manage your stress in healthy ways by getting organize, prioritizing demands, and delegating what you can. Take breaks when you need them and share a laugh with those who matter most.
Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night. Using these 10 tips can help you get the sleep you deserve.


Australian Bollards has taken the standard fold down bollard, redesigned it to provide extra features and is today proud to launch the SecuraSpace Bollards.
Similarly, to a standard fold down bollard, this solution allows easy control over vehicle access to an area.
This hinged bollard can be locked in an upright position or folded flat to the ground.
It is a key lockable bollard meaning the functionality of locking the bollard into place can only be carried out by the key holder.
When the bollard owner wants to restrict vehicle access, the bollards can be locked upright and vehicle access is allowed the bollard can be unlocked and left flat on the ground allowing vehicles to easily drive over them.
This makes this solution ideal for driveways, laneways, warehouses and parking lots and anywhere else where vehicle access must be authorised.
And this is where this bollard is put in a league of its own.
The ergonomic design features a retractable pull-out handle to enable an easy lift to an upright position.
The lock has also been relocated to be positioned at the top of the bollard to reduce the bending required to unlock it.
For protection of the bollard, two cushions have been added to the face down side of the bollard.
It is made of hot dipped galvanised steel and is then powder coated with two finishes available being Australian Bollards yellow and white.
To ensure the bollard looks the part it features curved edges on its base plate, a plastic black cap and the Australian Bollards reflective tape.


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Undercover Operation Leads to Liquor License Suspension at South Lake Tahoe Gas Station
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - On February 26, 2016, California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents and South Lake Tahoe Police posted a 20-day liquor license suspension at American Gas on Lake Tahoe Blvd. The suspension is a result of an undercover operation conducted November 12th, 2015 in which the business owner, Stefka Dimitrova, was arrested after allegedly selling a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. The business is prohibited from selling any alcoholic beverage for 20 days.
The Notice of Suspension at American Gas in South Lake Tahoe follows on the heels of a 30-day Notice of Suspension posted at the Ketmoree Thai Restaurant & Bar in Davis for conducting a "disorderly house." ABC agents worked with Davis police officers after a high number of calls for service regarding fights, assaults, public drunkenness and disturbing the peace at the business. On September 9, 2015, a patron was stabbed to death during a fight inside Ketmoree .
In addition, the Inferno Sports Bar& Grill in Citrus Heights is now closed following a lengthy undercover drug investigation by ABC agents in which two employees were arrested after allegedly selling cocaine on the premises. Inferno was closed February 18, 2015 after ABC agents served search and arrest warrants and the city of Citrus Heights issued penalties against the bar & grill's business permit.
"That's three businesses in eight days," said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona. "There are far more businesses licensed to sell alcohol than there are agents to check up on them, and February 18th through 26th demonstrates the need for agents to be going inside these establishments and verifying that all laws are being followed and that patrons and the neighbors of these establishments are safe."
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We all love a treat now and then, don't we? Not to mention our tail chasing friends, the dogs. And what's the all time favorite treat every dog in the world prefers before anything else? Right. Bones. But have you ever wondered why do dogs like bones so much? We have, so read on to find out our conclusion.
One thing you might have noticed if you're a happy – or not – dog owner, is that they love to chew on stuff. And by stuff we mean everything. From bones to shoes and furniture or any other object lying around in your house, dogs won't miss any opportunity to gnaw on something. And no, they don't care that you just bought those lovely shiny shoes.
So there must be something about their natural instinct to chew. But what is it?
Research on the subject shows that chewing is for dogs a way of inspecting their environment, of finding out more information from their surroundings. Chewing is a natural instinct for dogs and has some health benefits, such as removing tartar from their teeth or alleviating boredom and loneliness.
Scientists have discovered that today's dogs are the descendants of modern wolves which in their turn are descendants of some ancient canines who evolved to hunt in packs. That was happening around 8 million years ago. Those ancestors were actually hypercarnivores – animals that eat more than 70% meat.
They started hunting in packs because it was easier to catch their prey, which further led to hunting bigger and bigger prey. But bigger prey was traveling in herds, so a lone predator wouldn't have had a chance at catching something. That's why ancient canines started hunting in packs.
Evolution then led to modifications of their skulls so they grew stronger jaws, jaw muscles and larger teeth to be well adapted to their new hunting habits.
As we know, nature selects the fittest individual to survive and pass on his genes, which is exactly what happened to those ancient canines. The ones who survived were the ones who had the larger teeth and stronger jaws and that natural instinct to gnaw on their prey, bones included.
So our modern lovely tail chasing friends have that natural instinct even if they eat only fine canine canned food and look like the cutest and most inoffensive ball of fur. They seem to have evolutionary reasons to gnaw on bones when given the chance.
Besides the nutrients that bone marrow contains, plus calcium and other vitamins and minerals, bones help with boredom as well. Since gnawing a bone is a natural instinct for dogs, the activity seems to calm them and alleviate boredom and loneliness, which in the end makes them happier. Since in their evolutionary past, hunting happened in packs, gnawing at a bone when they feel alone might give them that good feeling that they're part of a pack.
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Should Myles Turner get as much blame as he does?
As of Saturday night after a heart breaker in Philly, Pacers center Myles Turner disappeared from the world of social media when all both his Twitter and Instagram accounts were de-activated. Why? The big man managed just 3 points on 1-8 shooting, 3 rebounds, and 0 blocks against the NBA's elitest of elite big men, Joel Embiid who scored 32 points and corralled 11 boards of his own.
To add injury to insult, Indiana had a good chance win this game and didn't due to two bad plays in less than ten seconds. Click here and scroll to the 8:37 mark in the video to see what I'm talking about. The game winner looked to be designed for Warren in the corner, a play Indiana has used multiple times this season to try and win ball games. It's worked once to my recalling; in the preseason against Sacramento. Philly played it perfectly. Horford covered Warren in the corner, so Jeremy Lamb had to get a pass in-bounds before a five second call and the best option was right in front of him to Turner who couldn't get a full grip on it.
The 3 point outing was far from where the concern has started to arise with the 23 year old Indiana center. 4 of Turner's last 6 contests have ended in him not reaching double figures in points nor rebounds. Myles' success against elite big men on either side of the ball hasn't loomed large either. Just last week, he went up against two time reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert for Utah who has a defensive rating this season of 102.8 and a Net Rating of 4.9 That speaks volumes to me about how good this guy is defensively because he is nothing more than a lob catcher on the offensive side of the basketball. That night(Monday), which Indiana won by 19, Turner was limited to 8 points and 4 rebounds, but did total 3 blocks. Last Saturday, Embiid, 38th in the league with a 93.9 Defensive Rating to go with an 11.7 Net Rating, we saw what Turner did.
This isn't unusual though for Myles to struggle against premiere big men around the league. Notably, last season when Indiana played the likes of Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns, and even Al Horford in a four game series, Turner struggled. Against Embiid in four games last season, Turner averaged 7 points and 6 rebounds, while Embiid posted 29 points and 14 boards per contest.
In two games against Towns, Turner averaged 9.5 points and 2 rebounds while KAT tossed up 29.5 points and 16 boards in the two contests.
Against Horford in the playoffs last year, Turner averaged 10 and 6, shooting 40% from the field and 15% from behind the arc.
So, this doesn't come as any surprise to me that Turner's struggles have been very clear as of late. But, is there reason to be concerned about Myles Turner play on the court or even his de-activated accounts. Let us be reminded, Turner was one of the first to come to Team USA's defense when they lost in consecutive games to France and Serbia in this summer's FIBA World Cup via twitter.
Apparently he's had enough though. Maybe this is his way of trying to lock in and break out of this funk. Turner is 31.1 minutes per night, his highest since the 2016-2017 season, but shooting a career low from the field(45%) and from the free throw line(67%). His three ball percentage is up at 42 and his offensive rating is as high as it's been in 3 seasons. At 108.3, Turner sits with the likes of teammate TJ Warren, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Mike Conley and Tobias Harris in that category, but his usage rate enters a territory that might not sit too well with the big man. He's only being used in 17.1% of the offense, down with the likes of Kent Bazemore, Marquese Chriss, Shabazz Napier, and teammates Doug McDermott and TJ Leaf.
That's where I become frustrated. You give a guy $20 million for the next 4 seasons to have him being used in such a minuscule fashion? Turner has shown signs of progress offensively. His outside game has evolved the most in his five years employed by the Pacers. I wanted to see him post up more. He's 6'11. That's what he's supposed to do, but since Domantas Sabonis has come around, they don't need Myles posting up as much. Domas takes a majority of those possessions into his hands. He can handle the beating down low. Turner likes to live on the outside, which is fine and quite frankly, that's how this league is evolving.
What raises a red light to me is Turner's defense outside of shot blocking. Turner's 2.5 blocks per game are near the top of the league when he officially becomes qualified. He isn't yet due to the near month he missed with an ankle sprain. Turner enters Monday with a defensive rating of 105.4, his highest since the '16-'17 season. To put that in perspective, James Harden, the guy who has been the poster child of 'Team No Defense' the last handful of years has a lower defensive rating than Turner at 104.8.
Everyone asking about Domantas Sabonis? 103.7 rating defensively. I've seen it all twitter the last few days. People are asking why we blame Turner so much and are hesitant to blame Sabonis. It's hard for me to put much blame on a guy who's averaging 18.5 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists on 51% field goals and shooting 80% from the free throw line. I find it hard to really to place the blame on a guy who has gotten better every season he's been in the league and he's 23 years old.
That's just me though. So, for the people still using the three year old excuse of Myles not being in his prime yet and that he's only 23 years old, I'm tired of hearing it. Players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Donovan Mitchell, Jusuf Nurkic, and Sabonis are all late lottery picks and around the same age as Turner who have made big strides each year they've been in the league.
Is this just the Myles Turner that we have to get used to? 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2.5 blocks a night? Is that good enough for Pacers fans for a 6'11 big man? Or is there more to come?
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She worried about remaining relevant, with automation threatening to take over her job as a patient in the hospital.
But no more, thanks to a program from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), with which she could learn new skills, such as blood sampling for laboratory tests.
Ms. Toh Bee Lay, 41, said: "As a patient service employee, a standard counter, we simply do registration and billing, so it's great that I can upgrade myself.
"I feel safer in my job now".
Ms. Toh, who has worked in health care for almost seven years, is one of the 4,600 administrative staff whose jobs are affected by automation – as the hospital file is fully digitized and self-registration machines and payment kiosks are more prevalent.
To combat this, the Healthcare Services Employees & # 39; Union (HSEU) and NTUC LearningHub (LHUB) undertake the largest training initiative in health care in Singapore by launching the Healthcare Academy.
The academy, which was launched at TTSH yesterday, will follow courses at the LHUB at the NTUC trade union house in Bras Basah.
The first phase of the academy's pilot program started last Thursday with a two-day program with 10 participants at management level.
The pilot, which lasts for six months, will include a series of one-day and two-day programs aimed at helping healthcare workers become more digitally literate, and teaching skills needed to help To maintain a positive mindset for changes in the workplace.
Ms K. Thanaletchimi, President of the Union for Healthcare Workers, said: "The program will help support employment for the individual by ensuring relevance and employability, and will then retain more healthcare workers."
She added that the focus of the academy on the specific skills for the first set of courses is that a significant proportion – about a third – of workers affected by technological disruption are middle-aged and older.
"Some employees fear that technology will take their jobs away or they will not know how to use new technology," she said.
NTUC Secretary General Ng Chee Meng said that the Healthcare Academy will help employees to have confidence in their own adaptability and skills, as well as to increase their productivity.
Ng said: "They can be at the reception, welcome patients, give financial advice and maybe an hour later, they can be in the patient's room, take their ECG, take blood, which leads to a higher quality of service. "
With their productivity higher, these employees can be better rewarded by the hospital – either in the form of a longer career or better wages, well-being and work prospects.
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Since 2008, Jen Reimer and Max Stein have created a series of immersive audiovisual performances in challenging abandoned, public and transient locations, including underground tunnels, subway stations, high-traffic viaducts and abandoned warehouses in Montréal and abroad. Their talk will focus on their collaborative approach, past performances and installations, residencies and future projects.
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Grit In One's Third Eye: Robyn Hitchcock's Baker's Dozen
Julian Marszalek , February 11th, 2013 11:14
English songwriter and frontman of The Soft Boys, The Venus Three and The Egyptians, Robyn Hitchcock leads Julian Marszalek through his most played LPs
"Have a I felt out of step? Oh, totally!" laughs Robyn Hitchcock as he settles down in the confines of a snug north London boozer as he considers his career ahead of discussing his favourite 13 albums.
"Well, I felt out of step when I started when I had my art school band in '72," he continues. "I remember some American guy coming up to me saying, 'That bubblegum stuff you're playing is OK but have you got any bump'n'grind?' And I gave him this look of horror and said, 'Sir, we do not play funk!'"
Robyn Hitchcock is the kind of artist who could only appear from these shores. Influenced by the likes of John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Syd Barrett, his latter-day take on psychedelic pop with The Soft Boys first raised its head above the parapet during the punk wars of the late 70s. Often whimsical and surreal, this off-kilter view of English life was at sharp odds with the belch of fury that had emanated from the World's End area of the King's Road, a position that he was only too aware of.
"Back then I was on a mission, as far as I was concerned," he recalls. "Music had taken a wrong turning back in 1967 when everybody got too stoned and got into funky jams. You know, just listen to the stuff Hendrix was doing in '69 compared to the earlier stuff. People got too damned stoned and couldn't be bothered to remember chord sequences and they ended getting the mightiest of blowjobs from the critical establishment for just riffing away for 10 minutes. It didn't matter whether you were Jack Bruce or some stoners from Ladbroke Grove; you just turned your amps up and stood there and waffled!"
Having spent his teenage years in the 60s, Hitchcock realises and appreciates that his take on the decade that's still fought over by musicians, politicians and historians is a personal interpretation rather than a matter of fact.
"I was never trying to be 'psychedelic' in The Soft Boys – I didn't have daffodils in my eyes – I was simply working in that genre but in the future. And that future was the dystopian 70s, 80s and 90s. The future's always dystopian, isn't it?" he chuckles as he explains his rationale.
"But looking back, the 60s weren't that great. They just seemed like it," he sighs. "My memory of it is paranoia, social disruption and angst. The first thing I remember is the Cuban missile crisis. I was 13, 14 around '66 and '67, which are very self-mythologising years. I was too young to be a participant; I was a wannabe and it's always the wannabes who take away the greatest memories.
"I was too young to fry my brains. I'd look up in wonder at these people in kaftans and crushed velvet trousers and having sex outside of marriage and smoking these little cigarettes with a cardboard thing in the end and then laughing at nothing. I went on to try to do it but of course it was already too late. Reality had already been indelibly jammed into our third eyes. So that's my context before we go into these albums!"
And so, dear reader, you're urged to pull up your scatter cushion, get the lava lamp on and get ready to alternately mellow and freak out to Robyn Hitchcock's favourite 13 albums…
Robyn's new album, Love From London, is released on March 4. He's playing a retrospective 60th birthday show at Village Underground on February 28, followed by a UK tour in March - for details and tickets, head to his website here. To read Robyn's Baker's Dozen, click on the photo below
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March 6, 1940 White Death
Dressed in white camouflage, the most deadly sniper in history would surround himself with hard-packed snow, his mouth filled with snow so no one would see his breath.
The Republic of Finland is a sovereign state in the north of Europe. The 8th largest country on the European continent, with a population roughly equal to that of Minnesota. In 2015, the World Bank ranked the country 44th in GDP, behind Ireland, Chile and Pakistan.
With Sweden to the west and Russia to the east, the region has been a zone of conflict since the early 12th century, finally gaining independence as the result of the first World War and collapse of the Russian Empire.
In 1938, the Soviet Union demanded Finnish territory in exchange for land elsewhere, ostensibly as a security zone. Leningrad was at that time only 20 miles from the border. Finland refused, on November 30, 1939, 3 months after the outbreak of WWII, the Red Army invaded.
The "Winter War" is a David vs. Goliath story. The Soviets had three times as many troops, thirty times the number of aircraft, and a hundred times as many tanks. The Red Army officer corps, however, was dangerously inexperienced, with over 30,000 of its most experienced mid-level and senior officers imprisoned or executed following Josef Stalin's "Great Purge" of 1937.
Expecting a short conflict, Soviet forces were poorly equipped for an extended winter war. Few if any possessed the white camouflage of the other side. For the Finnish side, morale was high, and Finnish forces inflicted far heavier casualties, than anyone had anticipated.
Simo "Simuna" Häyhä was a farmer and hunter, born in what was then the Grand Duchy of Finland, near the border with Russia. Häyhä enjoyed shooting competitions in Viipuri Province, and was quite good at it. It was said that his house was full of trophies. He joined the Finnish voluntary militia in 1925 at the age of 20. During the Winter War of 1939-40, Häyhä served as a sniper for the Finnish Army.
He was the "White Death". Over the 100 days of his wartime service, Simo Häyhä racked up 505 confirmed kills, more than any sniper in history. Many of his kills went unconfirmed. The true count is probably closer to 800. An average of eight per day, in a place where December daylight hours number no more than six.
The Battle of Kollaa took place in temperatures ranging from −4° to −40°, Fahrenheit. In February, the temperature averages only 18.5°. Dressed in white camouflage, Häyhä would surround himself with hard-packed snow, his mouth filled with snow so no one would see his breath.
At 5'3″, he liked the shorter, White Guard version of the five shot, bolt action Mosin–Nagant, because it fit his small frame. He preferred the open "Pystykorva" or "Spitz" sight, so-called because of its resemblance to a Spitz dog. It made for a smaller target, as a shooter must raise his head ever so slightly higher, when using a telescopic sight.
The Red Army was desperate to kill this man. Russian counter-snipers and entire artillery barrages were sent to take him out. On March 6, 1940, Häyhä was hit on the left side of his jaw, by a high-explosive incendiary/armor-piercing (HEIAP) round, fired by a Russian soldier. The damage was catastrophic. Soldiers who went to pick him up, said "half his face was missing". He regained consciousness eight days later, the day that peace was declared.
The bullet had crushed his jaw and taken away his left cheek, but he did not die. It would take several years to recover from his wound, but Häyhä went on to become a successful dog breeder and moose hunter, once hunting with Finnish President Urho Kekkonen.
Häyhä passed away in a war veterans' nursing home in Hamina in 2002, at the age of 96. In 1998, someone asked how he became such a good shot. He answered "Practice." He must have been a man of few words.
To this day, Simo Häyhä remains the most successful sniper in history, with a confirmed kill rate three times that of Chris Kyle, and five times that of Carlos Hathcock. Asked if he regretted killing so many people, he replied "I only did my duty, and what I was told to do, as well as I could."
Author Cape Cod CurmudgeonPosted on March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017 Categories European History, Wars and Military Conflicts, WWIITags Finland, History, Sniper, Winter War
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Sony has announced two new soundbar speakers for those who want cinema-like sound in their living room without the need to pack it with speakers.
The two new speakers will be available in September, Sony has confirmed to Pocket-lint, and be called the HT-CT60 and the HT-CT260.
The entry-level HT-CT60 will comprise of a 2.1 channel soundbar with 60W of power, a wired subwoofer and virtual surround sound support so you think you've got a bigger system than you actually have.
For those who want a little bit more, there is the HT-CT260. It's a 2.1 channel sound bar but with a much beefier 300W of power. It will come with a wireless subwoofer so you can annoy the neighbours and has Bluetooth so you can quickly connect it to other devices, such as your favourite tablet or phone.
It also differs from the HT-CT60 in that you'll get an LED display on the front of the speaker letting you know what's going on.
Based on the array of buttons featured on the typical looking Sony remote control, you'll be able to adapt and change the sound equaliser settings on the go according to what you are after - standard, movie, game, music, programme, stereo - as well as control the Bluetooth device you've connected.
Both soundbars feature a new hexagonal design, which Sony told is not only looked distinctive, but would enable customers to mount the soundbars at slightly different angles, so it can fire slightly up if mounted low on the wall.
Listening to the soundbars on a noisy showfloor, they both sounded rich and detailed, with plenty of volume on offer. Of course, we can't make a true assessment of the performance without a full review, but they're are certainly good looking.
No word as yet on pricing, Sony told us, as always, that retailers were free to set their own prices.


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Boston Charter Schools: A Limited Opportunity
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Just like his parents, who immigrated to Boston from the Dominican Republic in the late 1980s for improved economic opportunity, Andys Gonzalez is pursuing a better life for himself. For Andys, this pursuit led him to attend Edward Brooke Charter School in Roslindale.
Andys is one of an increasing number of English language learners (ELLs) who have chosen to enroll in charter schools. Research shows that charter schools serve ELLs and other students with special needs more effectively. However, many students are unable to access the higher quality of services that these schools provide because of the Massachusetts charter cap. It's time to lift the cap on charter schools so that more students, and particularly those with the highest levels of need, can attend the best schools.
Andys was first identified as an English language learner in elementary school. Then, in fifth grade, he "won" the charter lottery. Attending Edward Brooke in middle school helped Andys overcome his ELL status. "I remember in 7th grade when my English became professional English. …If I hadn't gone to Brooke, I wouldn't have a voracity for words. "
Andys credits his experience at Brooke for igniting his passion for learning, and for preparing him for success. Attending Edward Brooke "has definitely opened many doors for me and shaped me into who I am today." The academic gains that Andys made during his time at Brooke helped prepare him for success at the Roxbury Latin School, where he is receiving a full scholarship. When he graduates, Andys wants to go to college to study law and psychology.
Andys's story is increasingly common in Boston. Charter schools like Edward Brooke are serving Boston's highest-need students, including ELLs, in increasing numbers. According to data from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, more ELLs enrolled in the entry grades in Boston's charter schools in 2013-14 than in any previous year. This is partially due to improved recruitment practices. Charter schools are now able to mail flyers to nearly all Boston families who have students in the grade levels they serve.
It is also because word is getting out that charter schools provide a great education, particularly to ELL students like Andys. An MIT report from October 2013 demonstrated that students who attend charter schools are more likely to score "proficient" or "advanced" on the MCAS than their peers in traditional public schools. This positive effect remains true for high-need students, including special education students, and is even stronger among low-income students and ELLs. (Disclosure: My organization, NewSchools Venture Fund, helped sponsor this MIT report).
Improved recruitment and a reputation for quality have increased ELL enrollment in Boston charter schools. This year, 44% more ELL students than last year enrolled in entry grades in these schools. The percentage of ELL students in entry grades increased markedly, from 13% to 18%. Among replicating charters schools, these numbers increased by an even greater margin. (Replicating charter schools are those that opened new schools following the 2010 Achievement Gap Act, which effectively doubled the charter cap in the city of Boston.) These schools increased their ELL enrollment levels from 15% to 22% of students in entry grades.
The deplorable reality is that many families seeking better lives for their children will soon be denied this opportunity. On March 12th, Edward Brooke held its annual enrollment lottery, as did many other Boston charter schools. Lottery winners, like Andys, will have improved life chances. Lottery losers are bound to languish on the waiting list, which, at Edward Brooke, tops 3,000 families each year.
Edward Brooke recently tried to help its waitlisted families. In 2012, Brooke submitted an application to open an additional school. This new school, which would have been the 4th in the Edward Brooke network, would have provided relief to hundreds of families who are seeking the best for their children. However, in spite of its track record as one of the highest-performing schools in Massachusetts, the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) denied Brooke's application in February 2013.
It's time to stop preventing families from pursuing the opportunities they deserve. Charter schools can and do serve students with diverse needs. Our state legislators should lift the charter cap and enable more charter schools to open so that more students like Andys Gonzalez can be the beneficiaries of an excellent education.
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By joemack March 22, 2022 No Comments3 Mins Read
Instagram's 600 million users are pretty pleased with the social network, and that extends to fans of the eighties nostalgia brand, Bik Bok, who are quite pleased with their outfit of choice. A sartorial choice is made, one hopes, before the suit is first tucked into its plastic-wrapped cardboard cocoon, but one suspects that all is not well here.
There was, after all, one outfit at least that definitely should never be worn to any sort of a formal occasion. The zip-up, pink denim outfit was completed with a leather jacket, circa late 90s, and a pair of white Ray-Ban sunglasses that looked suspiciously like Wayfarers. There was also a chain wallet. It was the work of Bik Bok's mascot, of course. He was waddling along like some sort of immortal velociraptor, trying to open an auto-sales boutique in Sydney.
It was a slightly better-than-average rendition of fashion. A few drops of truth in the sugar coating. Perhaps they should try to make it over to Instagram, perhaps there are a few more followers waiting to be made, perhaps even some Instagram "likes". Further, you can use the igtools for increasing Instagram likes, followers and comments.
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It's a shame, because for all the confusion around the "Bik Bok" and his alien-styled clothing, there was a certain wit to the T-shirts. In an era of "authentic" and "authentic" you're killing me, it seemed perfectly valid to wear two identical T-shirts (one emblazoned with "COPS" and another with "WILDEAM") and not give a toss. It was a t-shirt, pure and simple. Not quite "real", but certainly not contrived.
However, perhaps the young folks of today would be more enlightened with a mention of the slogan on the jacket, emblazoned across a grey fleece, just above the neatly-trimmed silhouette of the yellow-and-red dinosaur. This is what I think of when I see the Bik Bok.
"MAY MADE".
That's the perfect line for a sartorial-themed concept. So, what would happen if Bik Bok sent a couple of Instagrammers down to Sydney on a "Bik Bok" adventure? What would they find?
The first stop on the Australian leg of the Bik Bok Roadshow is The Rocks, which is not what you would call scenic. A dreary-looking street with a pub, a Mexican restaurant and a cafe on it seems more likely to conjure up images of the Spaghetti Westerns that appeared a little too long ago in the '80s than to invoke any sort of Australiana. There's a block of apartments that has three or four posters on the walls for the film, Apocalypse Now. They are no Where the Green Grass Grows. They are, however, most certainly not What the Flippity Flop.
What they are, is potentially the perfect backdrop for an "adventure" of sorts. The group is led by the first cosplayer of the bunch, a thumping red-head with a sizeable tumour of silver hair on the back of her head, who has appeared in the middle of a crowd of people in high heels and bustiers before, and has a very dedicated following.
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3 months ago . Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Anushka Sharma shows her 'bubble life' with Virat Kohli | See pics
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma. (Picture Courtesy:Facebook/@AnushkaSharmaOfficial)
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Anushka Sharna shared pictures of Virat Kohli waving to her from another room's balcony
"Quarantine makes the heart fonder and Love in the time of bubble life," she captioned the post
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh posted a comment on the photo
ByPriyadarshni Bishnoi
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are undoubtedly the 'It couple'. They duo often share photos dedicated to each other on social media. Anushka Sharma recently shared bits of their "bubble life" and social media users cannot get enough of their PDA.
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The actor shared photographs of her husband waving to her from another room's balcony. While Kohli is gearing up to play the T20 World Cup, starting today, Anushka has joined him in Dubai. Both of them are currently quarantining in separate rooms.
Sharing Kohli's photographs, Anushka Sharma captioned, "Couldn't choose between these two captions - Quarantine makes the heart fonder and Love in the time of bubble life #OhWell, you get the point!"
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh posted a comment on the photo, saying, "Kya, yaar (sic)."
A few days ago, Anushka had shared a photo with her daughter on Instagram. The couple had even urged the media to not publish her photos and respect their privacy till the time their daughter doesn't understand what social media is. Sharing a glimpse of her daughter, Anushka had written, "Making me braver and more courageous every day . May you always find the strength of the goddess in you my little Vamika ❤ Happy Ashtami ❤"
The couple had revealed earlier that their daughter's name Vamika signifies Goddess Durga and that her picture during Navratri was a symbolic gesture by Anushka.
Virat and Anushka got married in an intimate ceremony on December 11, 2017, in Tuscany, Italy. They were blessed with their baby girl Vamika on January 11, 2021.
While it has been a while that Anushka has shown herself on the silver screen, it is being speculated that she is set to make her acting comeback with the Jhulan Goswami biopic. She was last seen in 2018's Zero with Shah Rukh Khan.