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Shannon Olsson examines the behaviour of insect pollinators to understand their reaction to a changing climate.
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Shannon Olsson is a chemical ecologist at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Bengaluru, India. Credit: Sayan Hazra for Nature
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John Muir, the nineteenth-century naturalist, once wrote that a "multitude of animal people, intimately related to us, but of whose lives we know almost nothing, are as busy about their own affairs as we are about ours". As a chemical ecologist, I study those 'animal people'.
In this photo, I'm helping my PhD student Aditi Mishra to plant 3D-printed, fake flowers that she designed for a long-term study. The idea is to understand how pollinating insects identify and respond to flowers in different environments and climates. We coat the plastic flowers with a paint that reflects a specific wavelength, and smear them with chemicals that attract pollinators. Then we count how many insects visit them.
We've planted these flowers at various altitudes in the Himalayas, in Sweden and here, near Bengaluru, India. As the planet changes, we expect pollinators' behaviour to change. Humans are altering the environment in a myriad ways: pollution, agrochemicals, land use and invasive organisms are all changing the way our planet's species interact.
This is one experiment, but my lab of five — all women, for the first time in my career — is involved in many more that look at insect behaviours. Just out of the shot is our rolling lab, a rented jeep that we've decked out with delicate, specialist scientific equipment to measure the physiological activity of the pollinators, down to the rate of their heartbeats: a honeybee's heart beats around 300 times a minute.
India has astonishing biodiversity: it has around 17% of the world's biodiversity hotspots. But it also has 17% of its humans, making it a vast intersection of nature and industry. It's that crossover between 'human people' and 'animal people' that brought me here from the United States.
As big a city as Bengaluru is, my heart is in nature. I love spending my time here, in Nandi Hills, planting printed flowers.
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Correction 13 December 2022: An earlier version of this story misspelt the name of Shannon Olsson's institution. She is at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, not the Tartar Institute of Fundamental Research.
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With three islands for visitors to choose from, a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands is a great way to enjoy a Caribbean vacation without having to leave American soil. Although the U.S. Virgin Islands are an American territory, there is much to consider when planning a vacation, such as ensuring that you have the proper travel documents and attire and selecting the best island, or islands, for your vacation.
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Stress has also increased for a considerable number of Americans, regardless of age..
For example, Violanti and Aron (1994, 1995) found that the top four of sixty most stressful police work events were killing someone while on duty, witnessing a fellow officer killed, being physically attacked, and seeing abused and battered children.
Best-Paying States for Patrol Officers The states and districts that pay Patrol Officers the highest mean salary are California ($101,380), Alaska ($88,030), New Jersey ($83,720), Washington ($77,670), and Illinois ($75,720).
Studies have shown that the 15 most prevalent stress warning signs for police officers include sudden changes in behavior, erratic work habits, increased sick time due to minor problems, inability to maintain a train of thought, and excessive worrying.
Thirty-two law enforcement officers have been reported feloniously killed in 2020. During the previous year for the same time period, 25 officers were feloniously killed. At the time the 32 law enforcement officers were fatally wounded in 2020: Seven were victims of an ambush (entrapment/premeditation)
The information we have is that eight officers have resigned since June 1. Our personnel data indicates that we have had anywhere from two to six officers resign per month in 2020."
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Cops can quit any time. It is the same as any other job. Turn in any company equipment and off they go. Most states accept other state's training and most departments do not require a cop to go through another complete academy.
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The Villager – In 1863, when James A. Garfield bought the home on Hinsdale Road, Hiram College was just thirteen years old. Garfield had just begun serving in Congress when he and his wife, Lucretia, moved in. Garfield was Principal of the institution, the equivalent of College President. The couple sold the home to Burke A. Hinsdale, who served as the first permanent president of Hiram College. In 1882, Hinsdale eventually sold the home to Phebe Boynton Clapp, Garfield's cousin, and the house has been in the family for three generations. That legacy ended with the recent passing of long-time Hiram resident Phebe Zimmerman.
It was Phebe's great-grandmother Phebe Boynton Clapp, who established the family's Hiram legacy. Like her cousin, James A Garfield, Clapp was also a student at the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, which became Hiram College. Garfield returned to Hiram as college president, and then moved on to higher offices. Phebe Boynton Clapp also returned to Hiram. She held the position of Lady Principal, the equivalent to Dean of Women. Unlike her cousin, however, she stayed on in Hiram, and in 1883, she purchased the Garfield family home on Hinsdale.
The home remained in the family, and was used as a summer residence. In 1946, Phebe and John Zimmerman came to the house in Hiram temporarily, after John returned from service in WWII. But like her great-grandmother before her, Zimmerman stayed on. With her family, she lovingly maintained the home. In 2013, however, Phebe Zimmerman sold the home to Hiram College, with an understanding that she would reside there as long as she chose to do so. In announcing the sale she stated "I am happy that the house will be preserved and will be used for a purpose that honors its history."
By terms of the sale the house will be called the Garfield Robbins Zimmerman House, to reflect the history of those who owned it. The home will house the offices for the Garfield Institute for Public Leadership, which instructs students in public service. Eventually, it will serve as a venue for discussions and guest speakers and a mini-museum showcasing the legacy left by James Garfield.
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It's a degree for unconventional thinkers looking to tackle conventional emerging market challenges. It's an MPhil with a focus on Inclusive Innovation Studies now offered by the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business (GSB) in association with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
This February the programme welcomed five new students to Cape Town, a city that is evolving into the innovation capital of South Africa, and by extension Africa.
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Since the first-ever vending machine that dispensed spiritually purified water, all vending machines have had one thing in common: quick access to the products we want and need. Only recently have vending machines taken an innovative turn towards a higher level of self-serve. Today's custom vending machines, the IVM Smart Stations™, come pre-loaded with tracking capabilities and inventory control systems, ushering in a new era of productivity for businesses worldwide. The days of searching a supply closet and coming up empty are coming to an end. But let's start at the beginning of vending and bring you up-to-speed.
Greek mathematician Hero from Alexandria created the first vending machine in the 1stcentury A.D. Hero's invention dispensed spiritually purified water inside Egyptian temples. Around 1076 A.D., China introduced a coin-operated machine to vend pencils. The English got into the vending business in the 1700s, as a way to sell tobacco in British taverns. But a fellow named Percival Everitt invented the first commercial coin-operated vending machines that debuted in London in the 1880s. These machines—found at railways stations and post offices—provided a more modern style of vending to peddle postcards and envelopes and such.
It wasn't long before vending machines offered everything under the sun, including cigars, sugary drinks, snacks—even electronics. The biggest vending machine? That's in Singapore where you pull out your AmEx Black Card, swipe, and out rolls a shiny new Ferrari or Lamborghini.
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Fast-forward to 1991, when IVM entered the vending scene to handle food vending for companies with multiple locations. Two years later, Union Pacific Railroad asked IVM to envision and design something that would help control how the company distributed its safety products. That's the day supply vending was officially born. Supply vending is transforming the way companies distribute and manage office supplies. When you automate something like office supplies, employees get what they need quickly, the whole process is faster and easier to manage and profits go up.
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" … here in New Zealand, as in most other British – speaking countries, we have learned to use the political machine – we have learned to look upon the political method as the method of liberty, as a constitutional right fought for through long centuries and at last won by the people ..." Harry Holland - First leader NZ Labour Party 1918
Did you know that there were no organised parties prior to 1890 or that there were several labour parties prior to the NZ Labour party, or that proportional representation was used in local body elections in Christchurch prior to World War 2 four times.
Although, parliamentary democracy in Aotearoa has been a recent development, there have been considerable changes in both the electoral process and the parliamentary parties from "then" (19th century) until "now" (21st century). This course will look at the development of Aotearoa/New Zealand's political parties and the country's electoral process from the 19th century onward.
In doing so it will look at how different groups and ideologies influenced the creation of parties and how the parties were both influenced by and influenced those forces.


After some debate, a bill permitting the posting of the national motto in schools passed committee.
Senate Bill 55, which allows public schools to display the national motto of the United States in their school buildings, was amended and passed by the Senate Education committee.
Committee members voted 4-3 to amend the word "shall" to "may" in the bill allowing the school districts to decide on whether or not to post.
ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany introduced the idea of amending the bill.
Sen. Wayne Steinhauer said the mandate on schools "could be very costly" despite the fact that proponents were not concerned with legal action being successful.
SB 55, which now heads to the Senate floor for review after the 6-1 vote in favor by the committee, does not currently contain a hold harmless provision. ASBSD is opposed to the bill.


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Online Harms: UK government urged to implement legislation to 'resurrect trust'
The UK government has been criticised by the House of Lords Select Committee for Democracy and Digital Technologies for the delay to new legislation to prevent online harms, which may not be in force before late as 2023, or even 2024.
French Constitutional Court rejects controversial new online harms rules
The court struck down the highly controversial flagship provisions of this law, which would reduce the time within which platform providers were required to respond to reported hate speech content, subject to criminal sanctions. What are the consequences – and the next steps?
Online harms: The new legal framework for addressing 'hate speech' in France and in Germany
While the European Commission continues to progress a wide-ranging new legal framework for online content, a number of Member States are taking action at a national level to combat specific harms, such as hate speech, in order to increase online safety and step up the fight against such harmful content.
Online harms regulation | Clarity awaited but reforms set to be delayed
The proliferation of COVID-19 related disinformation has heightened the UK government's desire to tackle a whole variety of online harms. The full consultation response on a proposed Online Harms Bill, expected imminently, should shed some light on the government's thinking – though full reforms are expected to be delayed until 2021.


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Puget Sound Districts Will Lead the Way on Personalization
Earlier this month the Department announced the 16 winning applicants to the Race to the Top District competition. The nearly $400 million will be split by 55 districts in 11 states.
The comprehensive application process required districts to present a plan to personalize learning. Applicants described how learning environments would be different and better for students and teachers. Recognizing the state of the toolset is nascent, the criteria valued continuous improvement — an attempt to embrace iterative development.
Western Washington districts took 10 percent of the purse. It was only one of two consortia to win the maximum $40 million. Led by the capable team at thePuget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) and Community Center for Education Results (CCER), an organization dedicated to dramatically improving education results in South Seattle and South King County.
PSESD will serve as project manager and fiscal agent for The Road Map Project. PSESD Superintendent John Welch is in his first year after nine years in the Highline district where Welch earned the state Superintendent of the Year award. A gifted and nontraditional leader, John is a Broad Academy graduate and was CFO when I was superintendent in Federal Way.
This was not a contrived application, the Road Map Project started in 2010 with a series of community meetings about education from cradle to college readiness. "The region's plan is designed to have big impact where it's needed most. We are excited to roll out strategies that will help all students experience success," said Welch.
"This is a proud and historic moment," Federal Way Superintendent Rob Neu said. "This award is a reflection of the outstanding comprehensive and collaborative work that our districts are doing."
The winning plan covers 261 schools and 150,000 students. The districts will use the four-year Race to the Top grant to implement plans to:
Start Strong: Support early learning and kindergarten readiness
STEM Strong: Provide a computer-based math instructional program (e.g., ST Math, Dreambox) for all high-need K-8th grade students that they can use in school and at home; expand STEM awareness; be a leader in implementing Next Generation Science Standards;
Stay Strong: Access to guidance counselors; free SAT and PSAT; better access to AP, IB, STEM, and foreign language courses.
The grant also supports a focus on personalizing education and commitments to implement of Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Participating districts will be able to fulfil Washington State's requirement for a high school and beyond plan.
In several categories, districts will make competitive application for additional funding including strengthen teacher, principal and superintendent evaluations by 2014.
The Road Map Project is a community-wide effort (what FSG would call collective impact) to improve student achievement in south sound districts. The CCER team lead by veteran organizer Mary Jean Ryan, added the connective tissue to the grant application that must have been attractive to judges. This K-12 collaboration had a two year head start — and that paid off.
This blog first appeared on EdWeek.
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What can buyers and sellers do to speed up the exchange of contracts?
According to sales progression and communication tool mio, all parties involved in property transactions - including consumers and professionals - must do their bit to help limit delays to the exchange of contracts.
Exchange is the longest part of moving home
It's well-documented that the UK moving process is too slow, with buyers and sellers often facing long delays before they can get their hands on the keys to their new home.
The exchange of contracts - the final part of the selling process in which signed contracts are exchanged between both parties - can often be one of the most stressful and frustrating parts of the process for consumers. And, according to recent research, it's also the longest.
On average, the exchange of contracts takes 166 days - equivalent to 5.3 months - according to a survey of 2,000 homeowners conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Matterport.
The report suggests that for some unlucky movers, the exchange could take up to 25 months.
The survey calculates that the typical move in the UK takes 210 days (6.8 months), although official figures estimate that it is 126 days, just over four months.
Following the exchange, waiting to get a mortgage offer is the next lengthiest process at an average of 24 days, according to the study.
John Horton, product director of mio, had this to say: "When you consider how long the entire moving process - and particularly the exchange of contracts - is taking, it's no wonder the government has made a commitment to improve the home buying and selling process.
While this process is ongoing, it's up to estate agents, conveyancers and movers themselves to work collaboratively to prevent lengthy delays and keep the housing market ticking over."
What are the main causes of delays in the moving process?
There are many reasons why a property transaction could be delayed, but here are ten of the most common:
1: Mortgage offers expiring
2: Complications in other parts of the chain
3: Failure to agree timescale between parties
4: Loss of or defective title deeds
5: Delays caused by surveys and mortgage valuations
6: Not signing/returning documents on time
7: Incorrect or incomplete information on key documents
8: Lack of disclosure around a gifted deposit
9: Delays in searches being returned
10: Slow or lacking service from conveyancers/agents
What can buyers and sellers do to limit delays?
Consumers have an important role to play when it comes to reducing the chances of an elongated exchange process.
Horton explains: "Buyers and sellers can often become frustrated and feel isolated during the exchange, but they must stay engaged with the progress of the transaction. Being easily contactable, prompt in returning documents and flexible with dates can all help to stop transactions from stalling."
What's more, having realistic expectations and knowing the right time to chase agents or solicitors can also reduce unnecessary friction in the process."
What can agents and conveyancers do to speed up the process?
It's important for agents and conveyancers to be proactive and open to collaboration instead of working in a silo.
Horton adds: "Working together and being transparent can certainly help to reduce delays and keep things moving. Good communication is vital for property professionals, both in organising key aspects of the move and managing the expectations of buyers and sellers."
Horton says that agents and conveyancers who use technology to their advantage and take a more accessible approach towards sales progression can improve customer satisfaction and improve their chances of securing repeat future business.
How can technology help all parties?
Alongside the government's efforts to improve the home buying and selling process, technology will be crucial in opening up lines of communication, automating key processes and making transactions more transparent for all parties.
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require 'omniauth/oauth'
require 'multi_json'

module OmniAuth
  module Strategies
    class Foursquare < OAuth2
      # Initialize the middleware
      #
      # @option options [Boolean, true] :sign_in When true, use a sign-in flow instead of the authorization flow.
      # @option options [Boolean, false] :mobile When true, use the mobile sign-in interface.
      def initialize(app, client_id = nil, client_secret = nil, options = {}, &block)
        super(app, :foursquare, client_id, client_secret, {
          :site => "https://api.foursquare.com/v2",
          :authorize_url      => "https://foursquare.com/oauth2/authenticate",
          :access_token_url   => "https://foursquare.com/oauth2/access_token"
        }, options, &block)
      end

      def user_data
        @data ||= MultiJson.decode(@access_token.get(client.site+'/users/self', {'oauth_token' => @access_token.token}))
      end

      def request_phase
        options[:response_type] ||= 'code'
        super
      end

      def callback_phase
        options[:grant_type] ||= 'authorization_code'
        super
      end

      def user_info
        {
          'nickname' => user_data['response']['user']['contact']['twitter'],
          'first_name' => user_data['response']['user']['firstName'],
          'last_name' => user_data['response']['user']['lastName'],
          'email' => user_data['response']['user']['contact']['twitter'],
          'name' => "#{user_data['response']['user']['firstName']} #{user_data['response']['user']['lastName']}".strip,
        # 'location' => user_data['response']['user']['location'],
          'image' => user_data['response']['user']['photo'],
        # 'description' => user_data['response']['user']['description'],
          'phone' => user_data['response']['user']['contact']['phone'],
          'urls' => {}
        }
      end

      def auth_hash
        OmniAuth::Utils.deep_merge(super, {
          'uid' => user_data['response']['user']['id'],
          'user_info' => user_info,
          'extra' => {'user_hash' => user_data['response']['user']}
        })
      end
    end
  end
end

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CNET News reports that Microsoft announced on Wednesday that the company plans to modernize the YouTube app to make it more appropriate for Windows Phone 8. Judging by the declaration provided by the software company, it appears that the new YouTube app for Windows Phone 8 will be enriched with many new options.
Microsoft and Google have been involved in a longtime feud given the strong competition between their operating systems. The Windows maker announced on early Wednesday that they will revamp the YouTube app for their Windows Phone 8 in the following period. Although Microsoft made no clear statement in this sense, analysts believe the feud between the two software companies may be over due to the release of the YouTube app.
The former YouTube app that was used on the Windows Phone 8 had some glitches that were often related by Microsoft to Google compatibility issues. Bill Gates' company decided to redesign the YouTube app and make it compatible with the tile presentation of their Windows 8 operating system.
The argument between Google and Microsoft started in 2006 when the Windows maker first noticed that the app was incompatible with their smartphones. Microsoft stated back then that Google had blocked their Windows Phone 8 access to YouTube metadata to favor Android and iOS devices. Windows Phone 8 users were thus unable to get the same YouTube experience as they could not benefit of video categories, favorites, ratings, and other features.
Microsoft has decided to personally take care of the YouTube app, so Windows Phone 8 users will benefit of numerous options from now on. Owners will be able to pin specific videos, playlists, channels and search queries so they can quickly access them from the Start menu. There is also a Kid's Corner which gives parents the possibility to limit their children's access to YouTube content.
Windows Phone 8 users will easily access and control their YouTube profiles thanks to the new app developed by Microsoft. The redesigned program will be improved with social network facilities for users who want to share their discoveries with their online friends.
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When we think of what are those characteristics of a bully, we know that there's different types of bullies. So there are bullies that are physically aggressive. There is others that engage in verbal rumor spreading. But when we think about these bullies, we know that they may have difficulty regulating their emotions, they may be prone to anger. In some cases they may come from homes in which they were being bullied themselves by a sibling. They also may have a real high need for control and dominance and that they want to be the leader of the group and unfortunately, sometimes in the early adolescence the way in which they establish being the leader of the group is to engage in bullying and once they've engaged in bullying, it seems to work for them, it reinforces their behavior. So we do know that when we have conversations with bullies about regulating their emotions, their anger and the benefits that they see to bullying, then we have a shift and decreases in bullying over time if we are able to allow them to use their – what we call very influential skills – as social influential leaders, if we give them opportunities to not bully other kids, but be the leader in a pro social way, then we may change their behavior over time.


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It's Time for Matchmaking in India to "Adjust and Compromise"
At the astute, headstrong age of four, my daughter threw a tantrum while on a visit to my aunt's house in Mumbai because she was being forced to eat something she didn't like. "Girls shouldn't be so stubborn," my middle-aged aunt reprimanded me for my parenting. "They have to learn to compromise. How will they adjust after marriage otherwise?"
Seventeen years later, the same words were repeated by another middle-aged Indian woman on a Netflix web series so many times that they generated thousands of memes on social media: "Good Morning beta. Are you ready to compromise? (sic)" went one viral tweet from a parody account.
The show in question, Indian Matchmaking, directed by Indian-American Oscar-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, hit Indian streaming television on July 16th and instantly lit a fiery controversy. A reality show that follows the lives of Indian singles seeking arranged matrimonial alliances through Mumbai matchmaker Sima Taparia, the show was brutally called out by millennials and Gen-Z'ers who are fighting the same discriminatory system the show glamorises.
"The real damage is going to happen when families are just going to feel validated for all this. People need to voice their disgust," says Gurin Pal Singh, 29, Kuala Lumpur-based creative lead at personal-growth platform Mindvalley, who feels privileged that his parents were "super understanding" of his European girlfriend even though he had to overcome his own fears to tell them about her in the first place. "Not everyone else is that lucky. And those are the people this show is going to harm."
Gurin Pal Singh with his girlfriend
India's arranged marriage system has been both vilified and exoticised in global media but even as the country struggles to haul itself into a modern era of gender equality and social justice, the system shows no sign of becoming redundant any time soon.
With the advent of the internet, matchmakers may have morphed from uncles and aunties in drawing rooms into matrimonial websites that cater to all tastes and needs—from niche ones for every possible religious community to dating apps that use complicated algorithms to match partners.
But the intent, agenda and purpose of arranged marriage appear to be the same as they were two millennia ago: to maintain caste bloodlines, to restrict inter-community mingling, and to control young people by negating individuality and choice.
Sima Taparia in Indian Matchmaking
It continues to be a clinical and repressive way of looking at bonding and relationships, binding humans into boxes to be ticked, while disguising social evils such as casteism, patriarchy, classism and colourism in snazzy, digital new avatars.
For their part, matchmakers say they are only catering to the demands of the market, and that their role is one of a service provider, not change-maker. "I hate to see Sima [Taparia] trolled; we have a lot of regard for each other's work," says Geeta Khanna, a relationship counsellor and the second matchmaker featured in Indian Matchmaking.
Geeta Khanna in Indian Matchmaking
Her one-day shoot for the show took place in October 2019, two months before she moved from New Delhi to Kuala Lumpur. Her list of singles grows by the day, both Indian residents and non-residents, and—contrary to expectation—it is often the candidates themselves who approach her for matchmaking, not their parents.
"After years of studying, making a career and dating several people, these singles finally turn to us for help in finding a life partner," observes Khanna, whose clients consider her a 'modern' matchmaker since she matches partners by personality type, and not just financial, caste or community parameters.
Preeti, mother of Akshay Jakhete in a scene from Indian Matchmaking
A large part of her work involves 'de-conditioning' parents to be more accepting of matches from diverse backgrounds, and of 'conditioning' young people, especially women, to be prepared for adjustment in the course of a new relationship. "Unless they are planning to marry a boy abroad, girls in India do end up making more personal sacrifices after marriage; it's just how things are here," she says, preferring to be more realistic than idealistic.
But there is a growing number of educated, urban parents who no longer want for their children what they themselves went through two decades ago. "I would rather teach my son that love is more important than marriage, respect is more important than legal sanctions, and a life partner cannot be found by ticking a list of criteria from a menu card," says Sonali Sudarshan, 46, a Delhi-based entrepreneur and mother of a 19-year-old who starts college in the UK this year.
Sonali Sudarshan with her son Aryaman
Vehemently critical of the Netflix show, she says, "I'd tell my son, marry only if you cannot imagine life without someone."
Another parent of the same generation, Ritu Harish, a Pune-based entrepreneur and mother of a 20-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old son, refers to the outpouring of forced-matchmaking memories on Twitter after the show went on air when she says, "I think every Indian girl has a matchmaking horror story. I just cannot imagine us putting our kids through it. I am fine if they marry out of choice, and I am fine if they never marry at all."
Ritu Harish
She adds in a lighter vein, "I have already told them I have no plans of looking after their kids in future so they better have them at their own risk. My daughter is gay and was going to adopt anyway."
For such parents and their kids, there is hope for change. Keeping its ears to the ground, a new breed of matchmakers is now rising to address the changing needs of today's generation, balancing their desire for a suitable partner with modern values of equality and diversity. Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet.com, a new matchmaking portal that addresses the needs of urban Indians, believes marriage is not the only outcome of a successful relationship.
Shalini Singh, andwemet.com
"Maybe someone wants to be in a live-in relationship, or a long-term companionship, maybe they are divorced and are seeking a reconstituted family… why judge anyone? Why not celebrate such commitments as much as we celebrate marriage in this country?" asks the Bengaluru and Noida-based startup founder who also runs a public-relations firm.
Having found that most Indian matrimonial or dating websites have over 40 per cent fake users, Singh says her website asks a series of personal questions before verifying and registering users—from whether they want an 'open, exclusive or discreet' relationship, to their sexual preferences—using algorithms to find matches.
Unlike popular dating app Tinder, which requires just two or three minutes to sign up, andwemet.com needs one to invest at least 20 minutes, a process designed to screen out 'non-serious' candidates. "We don't ask the usual questions about skin colour and caste; I abhor such labels and I believe we must all do our part in eliminating social inequalities," says Singh, pointing out that even matrimonial majors like Shaadi.com had to remove their photo filters, which helped candidates appear fairer, after a strong public backlash.
Pradhyuman Maloo and Rushali Rai in Indian Matchmaking
In a country where the wedding services industry is worth over $56 billion, where the matchmaking and wedding industry are growing steadily between 25 per cent and 30 per cent every year, and where 10 to 12 million marriages take place annually, one cannot ignore the domination and lure of arranged marriages.
This is also, however, the same country where LGBTQ+ persons are forced into marriage to uphold family tradition, and young women are conditioned to believe that no matter how successful they are in their careers, they will ultimately need to 'settle down' with someone of their community and have babies, thus leaving them vulnerable to crooks like Tanmay Goswamy, who conned eight women of Rs 1.25 crore through matrimonial websites.
The elephant in the room cannot be wished away, but a solution lies in awareness. Taparia's much-trolled quote on marriage requiring adjustment, compromise and flexibility is not entirely wrong. Except, it's not just the youth but their parents and all of Indian society who should be heeding it. Instead of forcing our kids into an outdated system, let's open our minds to a more inclusive future for them and us.
It's not the kids who are stubborn. It was us all along.
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Talbots "The Art of the Scarf Collection" was created by five internationally renowned female artists who each designed an inspirational silk scarf that tells a story. Full of metaphors and meaning, the scarves evoke emotion with colorful symbols of hope and resilience, strength and courage.
Lulu DK (Los Angeles, California) – "My mother and mother nature have always been my two biggest sources of inspiration – both humble and selfless, both unapologetically electric with color. This scarf is a tribute to my mother, and to the power of the natural world surrounding all of us."
Annie Davidson (Melbourne, Australia) – "In designing this scarf, I was inspired by the map, as it connects women. I wanted to represent women from all walks of life, as breast cancer can affect anyone."
Caroline So (New York, New York) – "In creating this scarf, I was deeply inspired by a certain female sensibility – lighthearted and playful, yet courageous, strong and confident."
Gladys Perint Palmer (San Francisco, California) – "I have always been inspired by the beautiful, diverse, ever-changing faces of women – their profiles, their expressions, their softness, and their strength. Beauty comes in so many forms, and this scarf is about all of them."
Hannah Davies (South Wales, UK) – "I was inspired by the strength of women who struggle with breast cancer, and the constant show of support from friends and family near and far. The lioness is a symbol of courage, reminding us that together we can beat this disease."
Talbots "The Art of the Scarf Collection" consists of five silk scarves in unique, colorful, one-of-a-kind designs. 41" square, retail for $69.50, 20% of the net proceeds benefiting NBCF. The collections will be on sale 9/24 – 10/31 and available at www.Talbots.com and Talbots stores nationwide
The collection was designed with each artist using the silk scarf as a canvas for them to honor the strength of women who have battled breast cancer.
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Virginia Wright says:
My Hannah Davies scarf from Talbots the art of the scarf collection 2018 was stolen from my suitcase recently while I was traveling in Dublin. Is there any way to get another since Talbots no longer has them available. I purchased it to honor my breast cancer survival. This is ree_23829@yahoo.com
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With two home games remaining, the Patriots will not be able to get their struggles on the road corrected, or prove much against a good team since the Bills and Jets are a combined 9-19 on the year, but that doesn't mean they are meaningless.
First off, the Patriots haven't clinched anything, not even earned a playoff berth. A win over either the Bills or Jets will do that, but they need to win both to give themselves a shot at the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.
Not only do the games matter for playoff seeding, they also matter as a way to correct some issues that have been prevalent the last several weeks.
Here are five things the Patriots need to focus on over the next two games.
The biggest issue on defense in the back-to-back losses has been stopping the run. The unit has allowed 7.64 yards per carry over the last three games, which is the worst three-game mark in franchise history and the fourth-worst by any NFL team since the merger. Things won't get easier this week against the Bills as they come into the game totaling 870 yards the last five games, the second-most in the NFL over that span. One quick fix is to make defensive tackle Danny Shelton active since he's been a healthy scratch the last three weeks. This will surely be a major coaching point, as the Patriots cannot continue this disturbing trend.
The Patriots have had their fair share of issues with mobile quarterbacks over the course of the season and they will be tested again this week with Josh Allen. Although the rookie had just 16 yards rushing last week against the Lions, he averaged 111.6 yards in the three games prior to that. This will be a tough test for the Patriots, especially considering their lack of speed. It will also prepare them for a quarterback they could face in the playoffs like a Deshaun Watson, Andrew Luck, Patrick Mahomes, or even Lamar Jackson.
The offense is certainly not as talented as some past units. In fact, it may be one of the least talented Tom Brady has ever had to work with. In the last five games, it has averaged 20.8 points, seven points below the season average. It won't be easy going against a Buffalo defense that is ranked second in overall and then the Jets, who are 22nd. Specific to one player, they need to try and find a way to get Rob Gronkowski involved even though it's clear he isn't right health-wise. The tight end looks a lot slower than we're used to seeing, but the offense is so much better when he's contributing and defenses need to pay extra attention to him.
The red zone offense has been an issue for most of the season, currently 16th in the league, which isn't right given the players on the offense and a play-caller like Josh McDaniels. It could not have gone any worse than in Pittsburgh when the unit went 0-for-3 and only came away with three total points. Since the bye week, the offense is 6-for-15 (40 percent) in the red area. As good as Buffalo's defense is overall, it is 28th in red zone defense, so this could be a week to get things back on track.
A theme the last few days with the team is they lack mental toughness. This came up because of the number of penalties that appeared to snowball against the Steelers when they had a season-high 14, which was also the second-most ever under Bill Belichick. It also appears like the team has lacked the ability to come up with a big play when they need it most late in games. A strong showing in the final two games would certainly give opponents fear about playing them in the postseason.


UPDATED: Fri., April 27, 2018, 10:32 a.m.
When: Friday through May 20. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.
"Misalliance" takes place at the home of John Tarelton (Ron Ford), his wife (Jone Campbell Bryan) and their children Johnny (Joshua Baig) and Hypatia (Sarah Plumb), who is unsatisfied with her engagement to Bentley Summerhays (Dennis Julian Burgess) and longs for adventure.
The group, which also includes Bentley's father Lord Summerhays (Kris Kittelson), spend the afternoon discussing the energy it takes for one to pursue a romantic interest, the unattainable ideal woman and society's expectations for men and women.
But when some uninvited guests drop in and shake things up, the group's thoughts on courtship and independence are put to the test.
"Misalliance" opens Friday and runs through May 20 at Spokane Civic Theatre.
"Misalliance" also stars Dennis Pham (Gunner), Eliot Drushella (Joey Percival) and Dana Sammond (Lena Szczepanowska).
Marlowe was interested in tackling a Shaw piece because he was well-aware of the playwright's reputation as the 19th century William Shakespeare.
Marlowe pared the script down so the show wouldn't be more than three hours long, but the theme of many conversations, intelligence versus character, remain intact.
Romantic unions aside, Marlowe also sees the title referring to the sometimes discordant relationship between parent and child.
And though "Misalliance" was written and takes place more than 100 years ago, Marlowe said because the play came during a time when realism in theater was on the rise, the issues it raises are still relevant to today's audiences.
Published: April 27, 2018, 10:32 a.m. Updated: April 27, 2018, 10:32 a.m.


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Former Matilda turned AFL gun Ellie Brush says the GWS Giants are a proud team of "misfits" who have the belief they can go all the way in the third season of AFLW.
The cross-coder, who has given up playing in the W-League this season to concentrate on AFLW, says spurring the Giants on is a desire to show the power base of the sport that AFL is alive and very well outside its spiritual home.
Brush says players hailing from outside talent rich Melbourne teams have at times felt "a little dismissed".
But she believes this has made the Giants - a team largely made up of sport orphans who have had to leave their home state to play - more determined to succeed.
"It's Melbourne centric," said Brush, who became involved in AFL via a talent ID program and who also works as a physiotherapist four days a week outside training hours.
"We never had the option of playing from five and six years-old. We are coming from behind a little.
"We call ourselves the misfits, the Dad's Army. Some girls may have been shunned from other states, told they were too small or not good enough. It makes our group even closer. And it gives us more drive to perform at our best.
"The sport, not being professional yet, means those girls from Perth, Adelaide, have had to leave their lives, pay rent, try and maybe start a new life here.
The majority of players in the Giants squad hail from outside NSW and the ACT - including five South Australians and players from Victoria (seven), Western Australia (two), Tasmania (one), Queensland (1)and two from overseas.
But things are changing quickly with female AFL club participation increasing by 46 per cent across Sydney from 2017 to 2018 and AFL NSW/ACT recording a female club participation growth of 41 per cent in 2018.
After claiming the wooden spoon in season one, the Alan McConnell coached Giants last season fell just short of making the Grand Final and Brush says the close call has given the team great motivation to excel in 2019.
"In the first season were seen as the team no one expected to do any good and we were able to match it with the best," she said.
"It gave us a belief for the second season. But now, having our core together as well as our coach, we want to go all the way and will be disappointed if we don't go the whole way.
Brush this year has opted to concentrate solely on AFL at the expense of her W-League football, hoping the decision not only makes her life a little less hectic but also translates into improvement on the ground.
"Last season I was going to Wanderers training before work and the Giants in the afternoon at one period," she said. "This will make it a lot easier to focus.
"I can actually go and see a physio myself and recover properly and do all those things correctly. They are the things that sometimes lag behind.
"I have been able to watch a lot more vision, educate myself on the game and the sport in general and get a lot more quality time on the training paddock.