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Things are officially over for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Garner, who filed for divorce from her estranged husband in April 2017, has reportedly reached a settlement with the Justice League star three years after they separated.
According to TMZ, a property settlement has been reached, with the duo agreeing to joint custody of their children, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6. The website reports that sorting out the twosome's finances was complicated, as they did not have a prenup and shared all of their earnings for the duration of their 12-year marriage.
The news comes days after Affleck, 46, entered rehab for alcohol abuse on Wednesday, August 22, following an intervention at the actor's Pacific Palisades home with Garner and a sober coach, as a source confirmed to Us Weekly.
TMZ reports that the final settlement will be signed and filed with the court upon Affleck's release from treatment.
The Argo director and producer previously sought treatment in 2001 and again in early 2017 and has continued to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings since.
A source told Us that Affleck's drinking had been "a driving force" in his recent split from Lindsay Shookus, after which he was seen stepping out with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton.
Another source told Us that Garner, 46, was "well aware of what was going on" with her estranged husband's alcoholism and love life. "Ben told her he was done with Lindsay and she knew he was drinking again," the source said. "Ben is not good at being alone. She knew he was in a bad place recently and that she was going to have to intervene."
The Peppermint actress had been stalling the divorce proceedings in an effort to allow Affleck to focus on himself amid his struggles with sobriety, an insider told Us earlier this month. "Jen wanted to give Ben the time and opportunity to work on his health and sobriety," a source says in the magazine's new issue. "She isn't in a rush."
The source also noted that the Save the Children ambassador wanted the Oscar winner to be his best self for their kids.
However, a judge in the L.A. Superior Court warned the former couple in mid-August that if they didn't settle their divorce, the judge reserved the right to call off the case.
Garner and Affleck were married in June 2005 four years after meeting and becoming friends on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2001. They announced their separation in June 2015.

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text: I hate it when they mine old tweets. May 22, 2019 pic.twitter.com/iSY4MGiqTa — Dean Skuza (@DeanSkuza) September 22, 2021 Information evolves. Science evolves. Changes are applied. Please stop with the gotcha police, people. Masks became necessary to stem the spread of COVID. Face masks have become the MAGA hat of the Left. — Isabella Riley (@isabellarileyus) September 22, 2021 Remember when medical practitioners applied leeches? Yeah, that information evolved, too. Human brainpower leads to life improvements. A century ago, life expectancy was almost half of what modern medicine provides today. Don't listen to conspiracy theorists or fake news slingers. They'll get you killed long before your true expiration date. Politicians and professionals who don't call out misinformation and lead people with the truth are part of the problem, not part


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If you find that intriguing, Urlesque has nine more such clips of non-Americans speaking "American," including various accents like the southern drawl and valley girl.
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Update 3/3/09 by Alex: If you like that, check out Amy Walker talking in 21 accents of English.The "A"s spoken through the nose are very New Jersey; I just cringe every time I hear that!
I caught some very "round" "O"s that sound very Wisconsin or Minnesota. Since my parents are from Milwaukee, I grew up with a slight Midwestern accent despite having lived my whole life in New Jersey (I do an excellent Mr. Rogers impression). I NEVER say my "A"s through my nose! My students often assume that I must, therefore, be Canadian. If I lived in Wisconsin, students there would assume otherwise, since they'd actually know some Canadian accents (and they'd probably perceive me as a surprisingly intelligible New Jerseyan, assuming they had any idea of New Jersey accents).
Anyway, Miss Grace's "American" accent is difficult to pin down to one specific location, just as mine is. She could easily fool most Brits with it, I think, and probably many United Statesians --- but nobody would be able to hear her and say, "Hey, you must be from Minnesota, enso?" because it contains elements from widely disparate regions.
I love when an occasional student feels they've mastered "the" British accent (oh, there's just one?) and decide to try to trick the entire class into thinking that they're actually British and have been using "the" American accent (oh, there's just one?) all this time. When it's really time to get back to work and they won't let it rest, I'll pop their bubble by saying, "British, ay? What's the last letter of the alphabet?"
In the immortal words of Sgt. Bilko, "Don't think of it as losing; think of it as a learning experience."


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January 7, 2021 The Asrai Resurgent update is now live in Total War: Warhammer 2's main branch.
Total War: Warhammer 2's Asrai Resurgent update is now live in the main game branch, following several weeks in beta over the holidays. The major update to the fantasy strategy game makes some key changes to content introduced in Twisted & The Twilight DLC, following player frustration with some of its mechanics.
Specifically, version 1.10.1 makes some initial changes to how the Forge of Daith works in the Sisters of Twilight campaign. In line with some of Creative Assembly's promised changes, the 'Asrai Resurgent' update makes two key alterations to the Forge of Daith. First, items will revert back to their previous upgrade level when a Reforging expires, instead of dropping down to its base level. Second, the 'Naestra leaves' option now reduces the timer until the next new item is offered, by two turns.
Creative Assembly has also done a pass on the whole pool of items available from the Forge, and the upshot here is that the Reforged items are getting "significantly" buffed, enough to make them "viable choices in comparison to permanent upgrades."
The update also makes changes to the way Wood Elf offices work. Creative Assembly says the idea behind the Wood Elf office design was originally to discourage players from recruiting and immediately disbanding new lords just to fill seats – but that as implemented, the bonuses just didn't work out to be valuable enough to be effective.
To that end, Orion's offices have been changed so that Master of Scouts and Herald of the Hunt gets a +30% boost to income from raiding to local forces; Master of Drums and Master of Supplies confers a +25% income bonus from post-battle loot to local forces; and Talon of Kurnos, Spirit of the Hunt, and Master of the Hunt come with +15% razing income bonuses to local forces. These effects are all doubled in strength during Wild Hunts, and will stack if several lords with the same bonus are in the same region.
For Durthu's offices, all non-faction-leader offices provide a 20% discount on upkeep for all units while in owned territory – a nice one if you're a fan of marching doomstacks around the map.
The patch also comes with the usual list of tweaks, fixes, and improvements, which are as follows:
- Fixed an issue where Ariel would not spawn in the Eye of the Vortex campaign after manually fighting a Forest Encounter
- Fixed a bug responsible for various issues (e.g. some cases of unresponsive Forest Encounters, the Forge of Daith not firing)
- Drycha's quest chain will no longer abort if Middenheim is captured instead of raided
- Coeddil now has the Immortal trait
- Fixed a crash that could occur when escape was pressed after starting a ritual
- Custom battles no longer crash when loading with more than 20 Clan Moulder units are selected
- Removed some legacy advice that triggered on constructing the Oak of Ages which could cause soft-locks if the player completed a Ritual of Rebirth at the same time
- We have fixed a problem which caused unresolvable Forest Encounters issues. However, this will not fix existing broken Forest Encounters. As such, we're removing the Forest Health penalty from 'unresolved encounters' so that these broken encounters will not permanently hinder campaigns
- The Wood Elf version of the Gaean Vale main settlement chain now has correct effects and unlocks the correct number of settlement slots
- The level 4 and 5 Tree Spirits building (and the level 3 version for Drycha) now grant +1 recruitment capacity for Dryads
- Orion's Lord Effects now also apply to Great Stag Knights
- Ariel's Chosen will now correctly apply its melee attack increase effects during Forest Battles
- The Stolen Power trait awarded from Drycha's quest chain now correctly grants physical resistance to Tree Spirit units
- Archaon's faction effect now correctly increases weapon strength per rank
- Wood Elf factions are now much less likely to refer to each other as traitors when they have positive diplomatic relations
- We en-baubled the Oak of Ages but the dryads ate them all
- The Lost Plateau region now correctly has a Heathland UI indicator
- Throt will no longer be forced into a Military Alliance with the Wood Elves after completing his Vortex Final Battle
- Doomfire Warlocks once again use a weaker version of Doombolt for their bound abilities
- Settra is once again Undead when on his Chariot of the Gods mount
- Coeddil, Ariel and Ghoritch now have zero upkeep, bringing them in line with other legendary heroes
- The hidden army ability used to grant siege attacker is now actually hidden. The Power of Placeholder was too great to be handed out so freely
- Fixed an issue that prevented the multiplayer leaderboards from being reset correctly. The multiplayer leaderboard has not been reset with this update
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I bet, just like me, your heart breaks when you hear news stories about intolerance and violence towards Muslims around the world and at home. I bet, like me, you want to make sure you bring up your children to be compassionate global citizens who value the differences and similarities between communities. One way to teach inclusion is to read picture books that depict all types of people. This list of children's picture books with Muslim characters serves two purposes.
The first is that it helps makes the Muslim community visible to others. If non-Muslims are shielded from seeing other cultures, religions and ethnicity in picture books, they will remain isolated.
Second, and I can't stress this enough, Muslim boys and girls deserve to see themselves in picture books! Non-Muslim children will benefit by not always seeing themselves as the center of all activity.
I also didn't want to make a list of books that only showed Muslim children in stressful situations. Most of the Muslim children's books on this list depict children in everyday situations, experiencing joy in their identities and dreaming about their futures.
So don't let picture books continue to reinforce boundaries between people who are more alike than different. We can learn to appreciate our differences and rejoice in our similarities. To help you, I've divided the list into several sections, but there is much cross-over. Happy reading!
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Joyful Muslim Children's Books about the Head Scarf
Under My Hijab by Hena Khan. What a delightful book filled with strong female role models! A girl narrates her observations of how six women in her life wear (or don't wear) the hijab. The women are shown in a variety of occupations both at work and at home. At the end of the book, the narrator tries on her own hijab and looks forward to her future and how and when she will wear the hijab.
Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. A young girl admires the scarves her mother wears. She takes joy in looking through the closet, dancing with them, trying them on and imagining the possibilities of when she will wear her own. No matter what the reader's background, every child will see themselves in the young narrator as she celebrates the khimar and the loving relationship she has with her mother.
Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane. I love the wonderful, vibrant illustrations in this book about a Mauritanian girl who envies the malafa worn by the women around her. She longs for the day that she, too, can wear the colorful garment. She wonders about how the malafa will make her feel—will it make her feel beautiful or mysterious? Finally, when she understand the malafa's true purpose is one connected to faith, her mother lets her don the malafa.
Picture Books with Muslim Families
Amira's Picture Day by by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Fahmida Azim. Amira is so excited for the holiday of Eid. She has a wonderful new outfit, glorious henna patterns on her hands. But when she realized she will miss picture day at school in order to attend Eid celebrations, she is upset. Fortunately, Amira discovers a way to attend Eid with her family, and bring the fun to school just in time for picture day. I love the overall joyful tone of this book and Amira's positive, can-do attitude!
Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan. Rubina's sisterly love is tested when her mother insists she take her little sister, Sana, to a birthday party. It's stretched even farther when Sana eats her lollipop! Argh! Every kid can relate to that! The picture of sibling rivalry is handled deftly by author Rukhsana Kahn and the story also touches a bit on cultural differences
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter by Mark Gonzales. The narrative is written as a letter from a father to his daughter, but it reads like a poem. The father recognizes that his child will have questions about who she is and what she can accomplish. Celebrating their shared faith and culture and language, the father's letter aims to give his daughter confidence and pride in her identity as a Latina and as a Muslim.
Muslims as Part of a Diverse Community
One Green Apple by Eve Bunting. During a class trip to an apple orchard, Farah, a Muslim girl who has not yet learned English is nervous about her new classmates. In her first person narrative she reveals that she knows there are tensions between her former home and her new country and she is uncertain if her classmates will welcome her. Eventually, however, one other student befriends her and the connection is made. That show of kindness spills over into the rest of the kids.
King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan. Malik is looking forward to flying his kite during the festival of spring. From his wheelchair on a rooftop, he flies it vigorously, battling the neighborhood bully. After the celebration, his compassion spurs him to help a girl with a kite escape from the same bully.
Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi. It is the start of Ramadan and Lailah is finally participating in the daytime fast. Although she is excited that she is old enough to fast, she feels anxious that her new classmates will not understand. She goes to the school library during lunchtime where the librarian helps her express how she feels in a way that she can share with her classmates. Not only is this an excellent book to explain the Ramadan holiday, but since most children feel "different" from the peers at one time or another and the message in Lailah's Lunchbox will be understood by all.
Concept Books for Preschool with a Muslim Theme
Golden Domes and Silver: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan. Absolutely gorgeous illustrations take children on a tour of the Muslim world in this celebration to colors. The family depicted in the book appears to live in a Western country, while Islamic items such as the mother's blue hijab, or the father's red prayer mat provide the color inspiration. I like this juxtaposition, which allows children to see different traditions living side by side. A glossary of terms is included.
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan. Like the companion book (see above), this title uses cultural symbols of Islam to teach kids about shapes and the illustrations are just as gorgeous. I also found it surprisingly peaceful to read!
Muslim Picture Book Biographies and History
Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan: Two Stories of Bravery is actually two books in one. Both extraordinary protagonists figure in the fight for the rights of children. Malala, who survived an assassination attempt, was the recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. Iqbal fought for child-labor rights in Pakistan but was tragically shot and killed at the age of 12. The stories are well written with simple, yet effective text but parents may decide the seriousness of the subject matter means this book is best for older kids.
The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid by Jeanette Winter. Born in Iraq, and educated in London, Hadid designed fascinating and artistic buildings around the world. But as a Muslim woman, the road was not easy and she had to overcome the hurdle of prejudice. This biography is written simply, making it a great choice for the early elementary set. Make sure to look at photographs of Hadid's beautiful buildings, too.
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter. When war threatens to destroy Alia's precious library collection, which includes rare editions, she bravely works to move 30,000 volumes to safety. This is a powerful story about courage and determination.
The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust by Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland Desaix. Children ages 8 and up will be intrigued by this historical account of how a community of Muslims in Paris gave sanctuary to Jews in their mosque under the leadership of Si Kaddour Benghabrit. The Muslims provided passports and a means of escape. In the afterward, the authors note that it was difficult to find many details surrounding the events but that the story is hopeful and further evidence that despite the differences in the people who worship the Abrahamic religions, they are all part of humanity and thus worth saving. And the illustrations are fantastic.
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…is my favorite color. As a designer, I enjoy creating unique palettes with an appreciation for all colors, but I cannot deny my own affinity for pink. Not "Barbie" pink or "Bubblegum" pink, but the sophisticated shades that occur as the sun rises and sets, on flamingo feathers, in blushing roses - inspired by nature - and returning to mainstream interiors!
The irony is that some scientists believe the color pink does not exist because it is not part of the pure ROYGBIV electromagnetic light spectrum. That's a fact; pink is not present in rainbows or pure natural light, but it avails itself to us by reflecting light, not transmitting it. Rebecca Boyle in Popular Science calls it "an extra-spectral color that must be mixed" to be perceived. The science of pink (and all colors) is intriguing.
Color or not, in my opinion, pink belongs everywhere. It is a classic color for men's shirts, so why not in the common areas of a home? The time has come for pink to be accepted and used tastefully throughout interiors. A little goes a long way, so allow a bit of pink in artwork, accessories, a rug or upholstered furniture (if you're adventurous). Used with care, pink will bring you joy.
Melissa, "The Color Pink Doesn't Exist? So Why Can I See It?" Today I Found Out: Feed Your Brain, November 14, 2013. Web, www.TodayIFoundOut.com
Boyle, Rebecca, "Stop The Foolishness, Of Course Pink Is A Color," Popular Science, March 7, 2012. Web.


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Relax and "wine" down at these properties for sale out West.
If we've said it once, we'll say it again: Home is where the winery is. No more must one travel to Tuscany for the thrill of vineyard ownership. Instead, stock the bar with plenty of wine glasses and plant yourself in Western wine country. Based on this crop of grape-growing properties for sale out West, that could be anywhere between the Texas Panhandle and the Mendocino County line. No matter your what's on your wish list, be it the pursuit of a perfect pinot grigio or the search for a collection-worthy wine cellar, there's nothing to "wine" about with these hot properties.
White Oak Ranch and Vineyard
255 acres | 10,000 square feet | 5 bedrooms | 7 bathrooms
List price: $21,000,000
Contact: Jim Martin, California Outdoor Properties
Griffin Ranch and Family Winery
445 acres | 2,040 square feet | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
List price: $1,950,000
Contact: Todd Renfrew, California Outdoor Properties
Mesa Vista Lake House
64,000 acres | 11,500 square feet | 3 bedrooms | 4+ bathrooms | part of Mesa Vista Ranch
List price: $250,000,000
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5.25 acres | 8,833 square feet | 6 bedrooms | 5+ bathrooms
List price: $9,495,000
Contact: Yellowstone Club Realty
Discover more properties for sale on the C&I Real Estate page. Photography: (White Oak Ranch and Vineyard, Griffin Ranch and Family Winery) Courtesy California Outdoor Properties, (Mesa Vista Lakehouse) courtesy Mesa Vista Ranch, (Andesite Ridge) Gibeon Photography, (Andesite Ridge wine cellar image) courtesy Yellowstone Club Realty
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Absurd DC Authorities Now Policing Play Dates.Many on Twitter were outraged.(5 Pics)
What Washington D.C. has done now, policing the play dates of preschoolers, is insane even for liberals, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Conservatives often criticize the "nanny state," but even we didn't imagine it would get this bad. The District of Columbia is literally targeting preschool play dates, claiming that parents need city approval before they can baby-sit their friends' toddlers.
Since the 1970s, parents have organized play dates at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on East Capitol Street. They formed a nonprofit to pay for the rent, insurance, snacks and Play-Doh, and each family chips in about $200 a year to cover expenses. But like many similar co-ops in D.C., the Capitol Hill Cooperative Play School has no employees. Parent volunteers trade off child-care duties.
The fun and games ended Sept. 7 when gumshoes from the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education showed up. They claimed the Capitol Hill Cooperative Play School counts as a day care center and is operating unlawfully. If the bureaucrats get their way, the co-op would have to hire a director with a background in childhood education or development, apply and pay for a license, obtain permits and abide by all other day-care regulations.
D.C.'s Child Development Facilities Regulation Act explicitly exempts "informal parent-supervised neighborhood play groups" from day-care rules. But the day-care police claim the Capitol Hill Cooperative Play School is "formal" because it has a website, draws participants from a hat to limit play-date sizes, and hosts scheduled get-togethers. In other words, the parents aren't organized enough for the government's satisfaction but are too organized to escape its harassment.
The co-op received a respite last month, when the D.C. City Council passed emergency legislation allowing it and similar parent-run co-ops to continue operating. But that measure expires on Jan. 21, and State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang is pushing for more government control over the play dates. She wants mandatory emergency drills, sign-out sheets, CPR and first-aid certification for parent volunteers, limits on the frequency and number of hours co-ops can meet, among other requirements.
Nannying the nannies will make life tougher on parents—who have a greater interest than the D.C. government does in ensuring their kids are in good hands.
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Did you know that over 90% of Americans will sustain a cavity during their adult lives? Due to several factors, many Americans don't maintain proper dental care, succumbing to cavities, root canals, extractions, gingivitis, and other problems. Today, we're going to look at a few at-home measures you can take to protect your pearly whites.
1. Eat Healthily
Along with the health benefits of eating a well-balanced diet, consuming the right foods can benefit your oral health. We recommend staying away from fast-food, sugary drinks, hard candy, and unhealthy snacks. Replacing these foods with a well-balanced diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins should improve your oral health.
2. Quit Smoking
Not only can smoking cause health concerns such as lung cancer, but it can also be detrimental to your oral health. First of all, smoking often causes your teeth to turn yellow, not an attractive look. Additionally, smoking increases the risk of periodontal disease, an infection that impacts your gums. Finally, smoking holds the potential to cause oral cancer.
3. Keep Up With The Basics
The best way to keep your mouth clean is by practicing the basics of oral care. This includes:
- Brushing for one to two minutes twice per day.
- Flossing daily.
- Using mouthwash once per day.
Taking these basic steps is an excellent start to obtaining healthy teeth.
4. Use The Right Dental Products
One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of obtaining oral health is using the right dental products. Not all dental products are created equal. You should look for toothpaste and mouthwash that have a healthy amount of fluoride. Additionally, it is ideal that you use a spin brush to clean your teeth. If you have specific dental needs, consult with your local dentist in AZ to find the products best suited for you.
5. Schedule Bi-Annual Dental Visits
Finally, one of the most important steps you can take to obtain healthy teeth is scheduling regular dental visits. By visiting one of our dentists at Studio B Smiles, you can take an important step towards developing excellent oral health.
Hopefully, you now understand a few of the measures you must take to keep your mouth healthy. Use these tips to obtain a healthy, beautiful smile. If you have any dental inquiries, contact us at Studio B Smiles.


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Property Elevator, the show that gives budding property developers the chance to partner with our 'Property Investment Angels'.
In this programme John Howard, Helen Chorley, Nicholas Wallwork, Ranjan Bhattacharya, & Paul Mahoney listen to pitches from first time developers to seasoned professionals, looking for both financial investment and an experienced partner.
You can now watch the full series at www.propertytv.uk/property-elevator
Who will walk out with the backing of our Angels? Tune in to find out.


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1st Edition
Rethinking Careers Education and Guidance Theory, Policy and Practice
Re-thinking Careers Education and Guidance is the first book published in the United Kingdom to cover theory, policy and practice in all sectors of careers education and guidance provision. The book features:
* an authoritative review of career theories, together with a new career learning theory
* an analysis of the development of careers provision in schools; colleges; higher education; work organisations; the Careers Service, and in other agencies
* an examination of the main aspects of practice
* an exploration of ways of supporting development and evaluation
* an analysis of the role of public policy, and the development of guidance systems in other parts of the world.
Re-thinking Careers Education and Guidance is an essential text for students in initial training, those engaged in in-service and higher degree work, and reflective guidance practitioners.
Tony Watts is Director of the National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling (NICEC), Ruth Hawthorn, John Killeen and Bill Law are Senior Fellows at NICEC; John Kileen is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. Jenny Kidd was formerly a Research Fellow at NICEC, and is currently Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck College, University of London.
'Authoritative, challenging and stimulating.' - Newscheck


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About Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel Plastic Surgery Nose Job – Zooey looked so different today, by comparing her previous photo and the newest one, the people noticed that her appearance look so plastic. Many people speculated that Zooey might have a rhinoplasty, botox and fillers injection and lip augmentation.
Zooey Deschanel Nose Job
The 41 years old actress seems having a new nose today that made people claimed she did a rhinoplasty to reshape it. If we look at a glance, you might find no difference, but if you look at it more intensively,you will find that her nose looked a bit different. The change is on the bridge and the tip. Today, she got her nose narrower with a bit smaller tip. She did it so well and not overdone. She is wise enough in reshaping her nose, she just reshaped the nose as she needed.
Botox and Filler Injections
Zooey actually has a natural and cute look. We guessed she didn't need any enhancement, but she possibly did it. Her current face looked so shiny and smooth. Many people noticed that her current face looked full of fillers. The botox injection was possibly injected to remove the wrinkles, while the other fillers had been injected to make her appearance looked so plump. It seems the fillers and botox wee injected too much. She looked a bit unnatural even though she got her face wrinkle less.
Zooey Deschanel Lip Fillers
Zooey's lips could be the only successful part that as injected by filler injection. She got her lips sweeter and fuller. The lips looked so fresh and hot. What do you think of her works? did she do a nice one? or a poor one?
Plastic Surgeries
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | Yes |
Breast Augmentation | N/A |
Breast Reduction | N/A |
Facelift | N/A |
Lips | N/A |
Fillers | N/A |
Botox | N/A |
Liposuction | N/A |
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Faith in God, together with hard work and zeal to spread God's Kingdom gave rise to Carmel School, Digwadih. An area rich in coal held a promise of a bright future. True ! education, specially that of girls has brought about a transformation. The rural outlook, is being slowly but surely changing into a developing town.
Our aim is that all those who pass through the portals of Carmel may realize, that through the steel of discipline, they will forge a character rich with peace and courage. By cultivating a strong will one is destined to rise to high ideals and be filled with all that is good and joyful. Without these one is lost like a mariner without a compass, who eventually meets his death in a sinking ship.
The school is a beacon light and will continue to be so not only in this present era but also for aeons to come.
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Jessica Kwong, Newsweek, November 19, 2018
Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday proposed getting rid of Columbus Day as a holiday and replacing it with a day off for Election Day.
It started when Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Saturday night, "how is Columbus Day a holiday but Election Day not?"
The Daily Mail's U.S. political editor David Martosko quote tweeted Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday and wrote that she "hasn't even started the job yet and she's already angling for more vacation days."
The incoming Democratic representative then quote tweeted Martosko and replied: "While I would disagree with your complaint that Americans get too much vacation time (we work some of the longest hours of any dev country & have no Fed required paid leave), I am willing to compromise by eliminating Columbus Day to give Election Day off. See? I can be pliant."
Ocasio-Cortez's view that Columbus Day should not be a holiday reflected the opinions of many Americans who do not want to glorify the enslavement and killing of Native Americans at Christopher Columbus's conquest in 1492.
As Ocasio-Cortez makes more of her ideas heard, conservatives have lodged more attacks against her.
A Washington Examiner reporter last week tweeted a photo of Ocasio-Cortez's backside and commented, "That jacket and coat don't look like a girl who struggles." It was just one of various criticism she has faced from conservatives who say she leads a more luxurious life than she claims. {snip}
The idea that Election Day should be a national holiday was proposed by independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, for whom Ocasio-Cortez was an organizer, when he pursued the Democratic primary for the 2016 presidential election.
After a turnout of only about 36 percent in the 2014 elections, according to the University of Florida's United States Elections Project, Sanders co-sponsored a bill to establish "Democracy Day" to make it easier for Americans to vote.


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Apple has introduced Apple Watch Series 2, the next generation of their smartwatch. It's packed with fitness and health capabilities including a water resistance 50 meter rating for swimming and built-in GPS so users can now run without an iPhone.
The Apple Watch Series 2 also features a brighter display and a dual-core processor. Combined with the performance enhancements of watchOS 3, Apple Watch Series 2 makes it even easier to access third-party apps, receive and respond to notifications and conveniently use Apple Pay, says Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer. "
The Apple Watch Series 2 is rated water resistant 50 meters for swimming, surfing or just playing in the pool. For swimmers, Apple developed all-new algorithms after hundreds of hours of research for two new workout options, pool and open water. Apple Watch Series 2 can count laps, track average lap pace and auto-detect stroke type to accurately measure active calorie burn.
With built-in GPS, the Apple Watch Series 2 records precise distance, pace and speed for outdoor workouts such as walking, running or cycling, without needing to take an iPhone. Users can begin an outdoor workout immediately as Apple Watch Series 2 uses Wi-Fi, GPS and locally stored satellite data to quickly identify their location.
On completion of an outdoor workout, view a route map that shows variations in speed in the Activity app on iPhone. Whether running, going for a swim or walking between meetings, the Activity app on Apple Watch Series 2 counts all daily activity towards the Stand, Move and Exercise rings.
Apple pioneered the custom designed System in Package (SiP) for Apple Watch, and continues to develop this breakthrough technology with the second generation S2 chip. With a dual-core processor, the S2 chip takes performance to a new level, making Apple Watch up to 50% faster, according to Williams.
In addition, a new GPU has been added, which delivers up to two-times-greater graphics performance, he adds. Apple Watch Series 2 also features a dramatically brighter display — at 1,000 nits, it's more than two times brighter— making this the brightest display Apple has ever shipped. The goal is to make it even easier to see important information at a glance when outside on a sunny day.
The Apple Watch Series 2 is available with all the new fitness and health capabilities in lightweight aluminum or stainless steel cases, paired with a wide variety of new band colors.
Apple Watch Series 1 is available in lightweight aluminum and combines the new powerful dual-core processor and GPU with all the features of the original Apple Watch, making it up to 50% faster and available to even more customers, starting at $269.
The Apple Watch Edition now comes in a ceramic, lustrous white case that's purportedly more than four times harder than stainless steel. It sports a white, pearl-like finish, making Apple Watch Edition extremely scratch-resistant.
The Apple Watch is available in two different case sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. Apple Watch Series 1 will be available in gold, rose gold, silver or space gray aluminum cases paired with a Sport Band and starts at $269; Apple Watch Series 2 will be available in gold, rose gold, silver or space gray aluminum, or silver or space black stainless steel cases paired with a wide variety of bands starting at $369; and the new ceramic Apple Watch Edition starts at $1,249 from Apple.com, Apple Stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers and carriers.
For local availability, visit locate.apple.com. Apple Watch Nike+ starts at $369 and Apple Watch Hermès starts at $1,149. Customers will be able to order Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Edition beginning Friday, Sept. 9, with availability beginning Friday, Sept. 16, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.
Apple Watch Nike+ will be available to order on Apple.com beginning Friday, Sept. 9, with availability in late October, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.
Apple Watch Hermès will be available beginning Friday, Sept. 23, in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.


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To protect our patients, visitors and staff during the COVID-19 response, all in-person childbirth education classes have been canceled until further notice. During this time, the UM BWMC Pascal Women's Center is offering access to free online educational videos for mothers and families. See what videos are offered.


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The Cherokee designer Lloyd "Kiva" New was the first to create a profitable high-fashion brand. In the Fifties, he bought his customized clothes and niknaks to a specialized clientele throughout the nation, from boutiques on Fifth Avenue to Beverly Hills, and distributed his line through Neiman Marcus. Since New's days as a pioneering Native designer, many others have brought his entrepreneurial, progressive spirit into fashion design and Native aesthetics. They source their fabrics globally and convey their designs to broad markets, obtain recognition far past their residence communities and create fashion that blends cultural iconography and data with mainstream design.
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Mangino's partner was not working Monday, so he was finally discovered at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Three fire departments combined to have him freed by 7:17. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
"It was just an accident," said Leetsdale police Chief James Santucci said.
He added that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture was on site. The OSHA Pittsburgh area director told the Gazette that there are no rules on the minimum number of employees that a company must have on hand during cleaning of machinery.
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By Carter Diggs
University of Mississippi
The new director of Ole Miss Esports has big plans for the fall semester.
John McDermott, who joined the University of Mississippi on Aug. 15, plans to expand the program, recruit and develop student talent, and create opportunities for students to use their gaming interests in their chosen professional fields.
McDermott spent the last three years leading the esports program at Long Island University. During his time at LIU, the program grew from six students in 2019 to more than 300.
The immediate goal is to grow the esports community within Oxford and lay the foundation of a championship program, he said.
"What I like to do first is to get a gauge of what students are looking for in the program," McDermott said. "Once we do that, we try to identify a group of talented individuals here to form a baseline with while supplementing through recruiting."
William Patrick Spiars, former Ole Miss Esports president, believes McDermott is coming in at a good time grow the program.
"(Ole Miss Esports) has given people a place to go when they don't know where they belong on campus," said the senior marketing major from Yazoo City. "The university has started to see that esports has become a prevalent thing and that we have a little bit of weight behind our community."
Founded in 2017 as a student club, Ole Miss Esports became an official university program in 2018. The more than 50 playing members compete nationwide in games such as Halo, Rocket League, Valorant and more. Additionally, the group hosts LanShark tournaments and puts on an annual Esports Egg Bowl.
Esports has grown exponentially with the advent of live streaming services. In its 2021 Global Esports and Live Streaming Market Report, Newzoo estimates that more than 435 million viewers tuned in during 2020. That number is projected to exceed 577 million in 2024.
The EVO 2022 tournament reported 8,049 players in attendance for the event, with peak streaming traffic on Twitch reaching more than 250,000 viewers
"This is a great example of us embracing another field that is in high demand," said Noel Wilkin, UM provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "It enables us to provide students with opportunities in a growing industry that is in alignment with their interests."
McDermott's experience with professional gaming dates back to high school. That was when he first got paid to produce PvE – player versus environment – on World of Warcraft.
"It was really small," he said. "But as a 17-year-old, that $100 every three months was a big deal in my head."
In college, McDermott took a break from gaming to pursue his dream of playing, and one day coaching, college football. But after a series of injuries left him unable to return to the gridiron, he found himself pulled back into the world of gaming.
A paper he wrote on the viability of esports impressed his professors at St. John's University, which led to an opportunity to coach esports at LIU.
"I always had an interest in coaching and helping people accomplish their dreams," McDermott said. "I found that avenue through esports as well, and I feel like there's more work you can do in terms of developing the people within it."
McDermott plans to bring that focus on student development he honed at LIU to Ole Miss. At LIU, 97 percent of their esports students graduated within four years, and 85 percent found a job within a week of graduation.
Esports is an ideal professional entry point for students of any discipline, McDermott said. And he plans to let students infuse their professional aspirations into esports programming.
"For example, with journalism students, you can start in esports, build up a portfolio and resume, and transition into a more traditional news media job," he said. "That learning and developmental experience is something I'm looking forward to."
Inclusivity will be another of McDermott's priorities. The gaming field's ability to bring people together is something he finds valuable and wants to emphasize.
"You have the ability to create magical moments and work with all kinds of students," he said. "There was one day (at LIU) when a Division I runner visited the esports program and sat down to play with an international student he never would have interaction with otherwise."
That aligns with the university's continued efforts to welcome all students with varied interests, talents, passion and curiosity, Wilkin said.
"I'm really excited about the opportunities that our new, dedicated director will be able to create for students," he said. "It will enable us to offer the level of excellence and competition that students have come to expect at the University of Mississippi."


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Dispatch: Where to Drink in Cape Town
The 5 best places to get a proper cocktail in South Africa's most exciting city
A recent stint working the South Africa wine harvest in Elgin left my weekends free to investigate nearby Cape Town. I spent my days lounging at the beach or, when I had energy, hiking up Table Mountain, and evenings were the domain of my favorite activity: tippling. Thankfully, quality-driven cocktail bars have started popping up all over a drinking landscape previously devoted to dive bars, wine bars, and cheap backpacker haunts. Guided by the cataloguers of nightlife at Cape Town Magazine, I hunted down a handful of venues elevating mixology far beyond the residents' erstwhile libation mainstay of Coke mixed with Klippies (a.k.a. Klipdrifts, a type of cheap brandy). If you find yourself on a foray way down south, here's where you should be drinking a proper cocktail.
The House of Machines
Daytime hours at this multi-use retail space are devoted to specialty coffee, but when dusk descends, the focus flips to booze. Highlights include a barrel-aged Negroni and smoke-infused Old Fashioned, as well any bourbon from their expansive collection. Intrepid drinkers should try The Signet: made with pear-infused Woodford, sherry, and tonka syrup, it comes garnished with a nail-impaled cross-section of dehydrated pear.
84 Shortmarket Street
+27 21 426 1400
Mon 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tues–Fri 7 a.m.–late; Sat 9 a.m.–late
Secret Gin Bar
Housed in a former undertaker's shop and accessible only by knocking on the door of Honest Chocolate Café, this recently opened bar sits in what used to be the embalming room, which adds a nice little dash of creepiness to your imbibing, if that's your thing. On offer are a range of small batch gins and tonics, along with four main G&Ts called "remedies," meant to treat maladies of the heart, head, soul, and ambition.
64a Wale Street
Wednesday–Saturday, 5 p.m.–late
Mother's Ruin Gin Bar
The décor at Cape Town's first gin-centric joint may be spartan, but the liquor shelf is fully stocked: owner Mark Mulholland has amassed 95 global brands, and is continuing to bulk up his collection. Fans of locally distilled Inverroche, a gin infused with hand-harvested Fynbos botanicals from South Africa's floral kingdom, can be ordered neat or with an array of tonics. Otherwise, try the house classic Lawrence of Arabia, a Beefeater gin and tonic gently sweetened with dates and honey.
219 Bree Street
+27 82 455 2223
Open Mon–Sat 4 p.m.–1 a.m.
Orphanage Cocktail Emporium
This stylish space, meant to evoke a '20s era speakeasy, has a dark, moody interior and is named after the nearby Children's Home St. Francis. In fact, 25 percent of proceeds from sales of More Tea Vicar cocktail support the children's home, so you can truly drink for a cause. The sweet-sour drink, served in a vintage cup and saucer set, features Rooibos syrup (a local herbal tea), vanilla vodka, cranberry, and lemon.
227 Bree Street
+ 27 21 424 2004
Mon–Thurs and Sat 5 p.m.–2 a.m.; Fri 3 p.m.–2 a.m.
The One & Only Vista Bar and Lounge
The trendy and original cocktails from Johan Blaauw, one of the city's most ambitious mixologists, are the perfect accompaniment to a late afternoon spent gazing at a cloud-dusted Table Mountain, visible through immense floor-to-ceiling windows at this hotel bar. Blaauw's Cape Malay is a South African twist on a Sidecar: he blends sweet and woodsy rooibos and rosemary syrup with raisin-infused local brandy Van Ryn's.
Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
+27 21 431 5888
Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
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Taubman Realty Group, The Cordish Companies to Build Large Dining and Entertainment Space at Miami's Dolphin Mall
The Taubman Realty Group and The Cordish Companies have signed an agreement to bring 62,000 square feet of best-in-class dining and entertainment to Dolphin Mall, Miami's largest outlet shopping center. Cordish will develop 32,000 square feet of interior space and an expansive 30,000 square foot outdoor plaza. Anchored by Sports & Social, one of the fastest growing restaurant entertainment concepts in the United States, the new outdoor plaza will create a community gathering space for live music, sports watch parties, family friendly events, cultural celebrations, food and beverage festivals and more. Sports & Social and the adjacent outdoor plaza are slated to open winter 2022."Dolphin Mall is already the market-dominant shopping and dining destination in Miami," says Taubman President and Chief Operating Officer William Taubman. "Working with The Cordish Companies to bring this new concept to the mall is just one of the ways in which we will ensure it remains fresh and exciting for customers and sees continued success well into the future."
"The Cordish Companies is proud to work with The Taubman Realty Group to bring a world-class dining and entertainment experience to Dolphin Mall," states Reed Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. "We are incredibly excited to bring Sports & Social, the premier sports restaurant in the United States, to Florida for the first time with this exciting location at Dolphin Mall."
Sports & Social, which can be found at the front door of professional sports stadiums, entertainment and lifestyle districts and world-class casino resorts, is a highly curated dining, entertainment, sports viewing and social concept by Live! Dining & Entertainment, a division of The Cordish Companies. Sports & Social at Dolphin Mall will offer an elevated menu of made-from-scratch game day favorites, curated cocktails, specialty drinks and local and national brews. Live music and entertainment will be featured throughout the week in addition to the region's best sports-watching experiences made possible by premier game-day Sports Watch activations. Outfitted with state-of-the-art AV technology, the 15,000 square-foot space will offer an impressive LED display that allows for the simultaneous viewing of multiple games and sporting events.
The Dolphin Mall Sports & Social will be conceptualized by internationally acclaimed Knauer Incorporated under the direction of Mark Knauer who has created some of country's top destinations in dining, hospitality, and entertainment. The company's other Sports & Social concepts have also been uniquely and carefully designed by some of the world's most high-profile firms including Knauer Incorporated, ICRAVE, and Jeffrey Beers International. Sports & Social locations include The Battery adjacent to Truist Park in Atlanta; Ballpark Village adjacent to Busch Stadium in St. Louis; Texas Live! in the Arlington Entertainment District; Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in the Baltimore/Washington Corridor; and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A 111-year-old, privately-held company in its fourth generation of family ownership, The Cordish Companies is one of the oldest and largest developers and operators of mixed-use, entertainment and hospitality developments in the United States. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, casino resort, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country.
In Florida, The Cordish Companies was the original development partner of the Seminole Tribe of Florida for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, two of the most successful casino entertainment resorts in the world. The Cordish Companies is also currently under development on a 223-acre mixed-use resort destination in Pompano Beach, FL in partnership with Caesars Entertainment.


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A top lawyer who has represented a number of former child actors says that a "conspiracy of abuse" allows pedophiles in Hollywood to exploit children.
Jeff Herman, who was involved in the case of teen model Michael Egan against X-Men director Bryan Singer, told Sky News that kids had been abused for decades in Hollywood but their voices were silenced.
There is a "conspiracy of abuse" in the industry where powerful men think "underage kids are available to them as a perk of Hollywood," said Herman, who added that other, "victims that have come forward to me and talked about what's happening in Hollywood."
The lawyer was explicit in revealing how "everyone knows what's going on" when it comes to sexual abuse of children in the film industry.
Child actress Allison Arngrim also told the news station, "In Hollywood, there are parents who will practically prostitute their kids in the hope they can make money and get ahead. It is a horrible trap that the kids are in."


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Knowledge of a work's historical context can be of great import in scholarly work. Knowing that an artist or writer had come in contact with particular thoughts and ideas can affect how a particular work was conceived. For example, knowing that Gertrude Stein regularly had tea with Pablo Picasso can lend some insight into how Stein conceived her experiments with poetry and storytelling. It is in situations such as these that combing through historical records is not only a necessary, but vital means of understanding the ways in which artists interacted with their contemporaries.
When it comes to modernism, perhaps one of the most comprehensive records is the archive kept of Sylvia Beach at the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, a popular city for expatriate artists and writers of what would eventually be known as The Lost Generation. Acting as both a bookshop and a lending library, Shakespeare and Company became a space of intellectual and artistic exploration that drew in many now-famous figures such as Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and Ernest Hemingway among many others. Due to Beach's detailed book-keeping, scholars of this period are easily able to determine who read what book and when, as well as where Beach's customers lived and worked.
For most of their history, these records have only been available in paper form. But now, with the help of the Mapping Expatriate Paris: The Shakespeare and Company Lending Library Project (also known as the MEP) run by Princeton University's Center for Digital Humanities, Beach's catalog of her patrons is joining the digital age. Through this endeavor, the MEP seeks to not only digitize the records, but to map where Beach's clients lived at what time and how Paris itself changed between the end of the first World War and the German occupation of France in 1940.
As a digital humanities project, the MEP acts as a detailed and illuminating means of better understanding the comings and goings of artists and writers in early 20th-century Paris. While they admit that there is still much to be done with the project, MEP has already cataloged over 9,000 different titles available to Shakespeare and Company patrons, as well as over 22,000 times those books were borrowed by over 550 library members. Similarly, the map created from the addresses listed in Beach's records allow for a better understanding of exactly how close members of this community lived to one another. For someone interested in this important area of history, the MEP promises to be a treasure trove of potential scholarship.


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hi, i hv follow an online guide to install nginx and also certbot to use with my Softether vpn. i manage to make everything works(i think), as i could browse to the HTTPS and it show im using LetsEncrypt certificate and i could also login with SSTP.
the 'issue' now is im not sure if Softether and also its OpenVPN are using LetsEncrypt for login/authentication. I use its command ServerCertSet to point the cert to the server. but when i open the ovpn file, it doesn't looks like it is using them. as it only has CA, but theres no Client certificate or Private key.
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Editorial: Senate Republicans won't even consider voting rights. The filibuster must go
As expected, debate on a bill to protect voting rights was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday when the Democratic sponsors failed to garner 60 votes. But in reaching out to centrist Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), Senate Democrats indicated that they were open to compromise.
The shameful reaction of Senate Republicans, on the other hand, demonstrated that they are willing to ignore laws approved by GOP-controlled legislatures that make voting harder. Those measures reflect the lingering malign influence of Donald Trump's Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Earlier on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said that Democrats were aiming to "tilt every election in America permanently in their favor." That was an unfair, even outrageous, characterization of the Democrats' proposal, the ambitious For the People Act, not to mention an exercise in projection.
The For the People Act in its Senate and House versions was arguably too large and complicated a piece of legislation, stitching together a multitude of proposals including disclosure requirement for political contributions, public financing of congressional elections and even an ethics code for the Supreme Court.
Its key provisions, however, rightly sought to enhance democracy and shore up the right to vote. The bill required states to offer 15 days of early voting, allow wide use of mail-in ballots and entrust congressional redistricting to independent commissions, as is done in California.
Manchin said this month that he couldn't support the For the People Act. But last week he proposed a number of changes that should have attracted bipartisan support.
Some of Manchin's ideas, such as a requirement for early voting, overlapped the provisions of the For the People Act. Others, such as his proposal for absentee ballots, were more restrictive. He also proposed making election day a holiday and, in a gesture to Republicans, requiring that voters supply identification (but not necessarily photo ID).
Manchin's proposals were welcomed by Stacey Abrams, the former candidate for governor of Georgia and a voting rights activist, and by former President Obama. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer's willingness to have the Senate consider Manchin's ideas led the West Virginia senator to join all 49 of his Democratic colleagues in voting to advance debate.
Republicans weren't willing even to debate the bill, or offer amendments.
In addition to accusing Democrats of a power play, Republicans have claimed that Democratic election bills are an attempt to "federalize" elections. But the Constitution expressly allows Congress to override state decisions about the "times, places and manner" of congressional elections. Congress also can enact legislation to ensure that presidential elections aren't marred by corruption or racial discrimination.
After Tuesday's vote, Schumer said that it represented "the starting gun, not the finish line." Manchin and another Democratic senator, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, have resisted the idea of abolishing the filibuster. But if GOP senators continue to stonewall reasonable legislation to protect the right to vote, those two reluctant Democrats must be pressed to recognize that — at least where protecting democracy is concerned — the filibuster must go.
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- Nurnberg time
Its an English week meaning we play Nurnberg Today at 2:30. Expect a heavily rotated squad at home as Favre tries to account for fatigue in the rush since the international break. We haven't lost to Nurnberg at home since 1990, I'd say chances are in our favor today
- Embarrassing Schalke
After their best season in recent memory last year, Schalke sit on 0 points after 5 games. After most pundits picked them to be an fun team yet again this season they have instead completely run out of steam. Tedesco was hailed as the man to finally restore Schalke to a dominant team and now he will almost definitely be fired. Its nice to see our rivals in a sorry state after all the trouble BVB have had the last few years. Mind the gap smurfs!
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Following the announcement of two-wheel-drive diesel editions of the Duster earlier this year, a trio of four-wheel-drive versions have been added to the line-up. The range mirrors the 4×2 line-up, in Essential, Comfort and Prestige trim levels. Prices start at £15,695, with the same 114bhp 1.5-litre dCi powerplant found under the bonnet. The price premium for all-wheel traction is £2,000, with all iterations mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Maximum towing weight is 1,500kg, the same as the front-wheel-drive edition, with the kerbweight increasing by 85kgs. CO2 emissions of 123g/km show a deficiency of 8g/km, while fuel economy on the combined cycle is 60.1mpg, as opposed to 64.2mpg for the 4×2. The Essential model costs £15,695, the Comfort at £17,395, with the flagship Prestige priced at £18,695. The new additions to the range are available to order now.


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Bing's Duane Forrester, who for all intents and purposes, is the search engine's counterpart to Google's Matt Cutts (they sometimes speak together at conferences), posted to the Bing Blog over the weekend, to give some advice on recovering from Google's Penguin and Panda updates.
In addition to being one of the faces of Bing, he's also "The Online Marketing Guy" according to the domain name of his personal blog.
There is a section in his Penguin/Panda advice post called "Exercises in the Obvious," and the first thing mentioned is Pinterest.
"Pinterest," Forrester writes. "It didn't take long for the Pin It button to start popping up on websites. And it didn't take a passing grade on the MENSA quiz to see it coming, did it? Rapid growth, huge adoption, media buzz, your friends recommending it, and so it goes. An exercise in obviousness that you'd better pay attention to this little gem."
This is only one of his "obvious" points, but it's interesting that he would call out this social network as the first point of obviousness.
There's been a lot of buzz around the service, for sure. Last week, reports emerged that the company raised $100 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. Its monthly active user base is still trending upwards, though it looks like it might be losing some steam with the Facebook-connected user base. Perhaps that's worse news for Facebook than it is for Pinterest.


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Festival Planning Guide & Checklist
"Festivals promote a vital sense of community that is essential to the human experience." – Pacific Domes
The wide world of festival events encompasses a wonderful opportunity to let go of the past – raising group energy and, steering community spirit towards co-creating a bright, resilient future. Are you ready to spread joy and let the good times roll again as we move forward into a post Covid-19 decade? If your answer is YES, we invite you to read on…
Navigating around new social-distancing norms
The good news is that after a couple of years of unprecedented restrictions bringing a halt to all types of festival gatherings, more and more states are now relaxing constraints due to increased public pressure. Everyone seems to agree that getting people back into local venues is important for their economies.
Whether you're a veteran event planner or just want to create a memorable event for your organization, friends and family, you'll want to stay informed of guidelines as you begin planning your festival. In order to increase the comfort level and create the safest festival experience for your audience, be prepared for a list of festival do's and don'ts.
Here's a couple of festival options worth exploring:
- Smaller-size Community Festivals may provide the key.
- Explore Celebrating with your tribe on private land.
Encouraging attendance at smaller, local festival events before considering mass events makes sense however, reasoning with local officials is often another story. You'll want to explore options and consider consulting with experts in order to familiarize yourself with how some states are now handling permitting of outdoor festivals.
Steps to Event Planning
Now that we've addressed the importance of public health and safety considerations let's dive into the event planning steps in this guide and checklist.
Step One: Create a blueprint- roadmap for your festival.
When planning your event, it's important to know the who, what, when, where and how. Give yourself enough time to plan your event and secure the right event space.
- Who is your target audience and demographic?
- Who or what will be the featured attraction? What are the event highlights and additional entertainment or vendors?
- What is your goal? What do you wish to achieve and what is your expected outcome? Document your goals prior to moving into the planning stage, so that everyone on the planning team has a clear understanding of your goals. Outline a list of at least 5 benefits guests can expect by attending your festival… this may mean the difference between great attendance or mediocre attendance.
- What to call your event? What is your theme? Grab prospective attendees attention by making the title and headliners descriptive, interesting and inviting.
- When will the event take place? What is the date, time and length of the event? Are there any weather factors to be considered?
- Where will the event take place? Be sure to include as many details as possible, so that out-of-town attendees can find you by GPS. Include a map link.
- What is the event cost? Be sure to include all upfront fees and additional fees.
- Will food and beverages be available? If so, describe and include a detailed description?
- Event Registration: How to register for the event quickly and easily in 3-steps or less. Provide options.
- Provide Social Media links. Make it simple for others to help promote your event.
- Where to go and who to contact with questions or for more information. Add a FAQ sheet and include your policies and guidelines for attendees.
- Have you planned an entrance or gateway?
- Do you have a backup plan in the event of unforseens?
Step Two: Determine your festival's budget.
- What are the upfront costs and essentials?
- Entertainment Costs?
- Include advertising costs in your budget.
- What rental equipment will you need? Rental equipment may include the following: Tents, Staging area, Tables, Chairs, Lighting and Sound Equipment, Décor, Sanitation – Portable restrooms/ Porta-potties trash receptacles. Ventilation – Air-conditioners or heating equipment.
- Hiring of trained first-responders: Fire, Security and First-Aid personnel. Also, hiring field crews, technicians and stage hands; event clean-up and waste management crew.
- What type of insurance will you need?
- What permits will you need? Common Types of Permits: First-Responder Permits and Requirements. Food Permits, Alcohol Permits, Tent and Canopy Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Electrical and Utility Permits; and last but not least, Street or Sidewalk Permits.
- What types of amenities will you provide? Namely, anything that will add to the comfort, safety or pleasure of your attendees.
Step Three: Secure a festival venue
Location, location, location! Securing a festival event venue is a key decision. It's one of the most important decisions in planning an event. You want ease of access from public transportation; as well as parking to accommodate the expected size of your target audience. If it will be a weekend event, you want to perform your due diligence and investigate feasibility of overnight stay options.
- Does the venue fit your event needs and what are the associated fees?
- What is the best venue for your audience? You want your audience to be comfortable and give rave reviews about your venue.
- Will your venue accommodate your anticipated guest count?
- Will you need to provide a staging arena, port-a-potties, seating etc.?
- Is there ample parking and vendor space?
- What about utilities? Is there sufficient amperage to support your event infrastructure?
Step Four: Book your festival's entertainment, lineup and vendors
Ideally, your festival lineup and vendor's will fit your theme. You want to carefully research who and what entertainment, artists and speakers are available and what they charge. You will want an MC (master of ceremonies) with a proven track record, too. Create a preliminary 'draft' of desired entertainment that can be edited as a work in progress. Consider having back-up entertainment and performers in the event that you have to make final changes to your chosen list. Create entertainment to fill-in between performance gaps. Send the final list to your performers and participants.
Step Five: Map out your festival's marketing plan.
Getting the word out is key to success. Take full advantage of advertising platforms; such as, creating a website, social media, YouTube, email marketing, ticketing agencies, pay-per-click ads, influencers. and alerting local channels, etc.
- Include featured speakers, artists, celebrity appearances and bios.
- Promote festival highlights and testimonials from prior festivals (if available).
- Videos are a great way to market your festival.
- Eye-catching posters, flyers and brochures placed at strategic locations is another great marketing strategy.
- List your sponsors and their logos – be sure to publicly acknowledge and thank them for sponsoring your event.
Step Six: Coordinate your on-site staff and list of volunteers.
Determining your staffing and volunteer needs is a crucial next step in event planning. You will want to exemplify a great attitude and recruit an exceptional team.
- You will want to create a schedule and map out a detailed description of every necessary role, function and task to ensure all goes smoothly. .
- Manage event and clean-up crews in a way that they clearly know what's expected and enjoy their role.
- Create a mobile app to facilitate with event coordination and communication.
Step Seven: Tweaking details of your festival's schedule.
In order to achieve your festival goals, you want to hone your festival schedule down to every last detail. Staying alert and flexible in anticipation of any situation that arises goes with the territory – you won't regret being overprepared. In summary, good festival planning means mapping out and tweaking details of your festival's schedule to ensure success. After all is said and done, your ultimate goal is for your festival attendees to have the best experience and rave about their experience long after it's over.
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In his college days, Holmes spends a month with his only friend, Victor Trevor, at the Trevor estate in Norfolk. While there, Holmes amazes his host, Victor's father, who had been a Justice of the Peace and a landowner besides. He had made his fortune in the goldfields in Australia. Among Holmes's deductions, the young detective discovers that the elder Trevor had once been connected to someone with the initials J. A. whom he now wishes to forget. At this point, Trevor passes out on the table. It seems that Holmes has broached upon a touchy subject. When the older man comes to, he relates how J. A. had been an old lover. Holmes views the elder Trevor's explanation with skepticism.
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Plukrijp.be vzw – Upside-down the good newsletter
2021 – week 31Upside down = instead of announcing what we plan to do
(& most often find out we do not need to do), we relate what we really did
Building communities of trust is fundamental
to healing our collective wound.
At Plukrijp, we offer spaces of transparency and solidarity.
The community allows people to encounter each other
in truth and so develop trust.
We do the garden for YOUPlukrijp functions on your frequent visits & harvests. Take along for friends & neighbours, this way we recreate real networks between us all, breaking down the illusory restrictions that now still separate many of us from our fellow man = UBUNTU.
The updated list of vegetables & fruit that can be harvested this week is available on our website under the heading "Current Harvest" : https://plukrijp.be/en/op-dit-moment-te-oogsten
If you want to volunteer at Plukrijp,
feel free to send your request to
This week @ Plukrijp
We did:
We harvested MANY courgettes, gerkins, cucumbers and beans. Luckily a few people from the restaurant 'De Beek' came and filled their car with our delicious vegetables.
We harvested (and cleaned) many potatoes, scratched where they were and planted cabbages.
We harvested the ripe grapes and made juice from them
We scratched the short high beds, the short low beds and the left and right side at Hei.
We seeded corn salad in the food forest and in the open tunnels
We weeded the open tunnels
Mowed the grass
We were allowed to help Jos – our 94 year old friend – in making new doors for the garage. Beautiful to see so many years of experience and presence in action.
Interesting Movies & Documentaries
Island of Plenty – A Green Renaissance Production
Family living alone on a Remote Island
"Everyone is Beautiful, Everyone is Nice" is a satirical comedy directed by Jean Yanne, released in 1972 and describing the world of radio.
What About Me? – A 1Giant Leap Production
Once again we watched our favorite movie … a true work of art that is so rich that we keep discovering new depths every time. The music is also incredible!
Adyashanti – A Radical Embrace of Everything
Adyashanti explores the human and divine qualities of life, how your humanness is an expression of divinity, and how your humanness and divinity are intimately intertwined. By extinguishing any attempt to avoid or transcend anything in your experience, an opportunity presents itself, and a fuller embrace of life becomes available to you. Adyashanti reveals how your revelation of the interlocking nature of humanness and divinity can be the catalyst for you to radically embrace all of existence.
Remote Island Living – A Green Renaissance Production
Willem de Ridder: Fluxus – het Leven een Spel (Dutch)
'Mijn uitgangspunt is dat het niet mag ontaarden in WERK. Als ik helemaal geïnspireerd opga in het spelen, speelt iedereen mee. We zijn EEN. Zodra het moeite kost, voelt iedereen de moeite. Brrr.'
Meesterverteller, radiomaker en Fluxuskunstenaar Willem de Ridder vertelt uitgebreid over de eerste internationale multimedia beweging Fluxus, die vijftig jaar geleden ontstond en die een grote invloed heeft gehad op de manier waarop er nu met media wordt omgegaan.
27 april 2012, ArtEZ studium generale, ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten.
Ancien Craft – A Green Renaissance Production
Zazie dans le métro
With her mother away for the weekend, a brash and precocious ten-year-old country-girl sets out to explore Paris during a Métro strike, under her uncle's not-so-watchful eye. Can a little girl cause so much chaos in the heart of the city?
Inspiring Links
A censorship free fakebook ?
Interesting website: https://pfaf.org/user/Default.aspx
Inspiring Books
It is the business of the very few
to be independent;
it is a privilege of the strong.
And whoever attempts it …
proves that he is probably not only strong,
but also daring beyond measure.
— Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche
Promoter of avant-garde theatre, Fluxus agent, founder of an art mail order house, publisher of taboo-breaking magazines, producer of controversial Radio Art programmes, and much more, Willem de Ridder has led a storied life. It seems that the moment he became successful with whatever he was doing, he would abandon it entirely to embark on some other project. In producing this biography, Harry Ruhé and Jeannette Dekeukeleire went back to the source – De Ridder's old house in his hometown – and sifted through dozens of folders, clippings, dusty boxes, and attic treasures. The result is a book full of pictures, where texts should be interpreted as extensive captions.
Visit also his website: https://www.willemderidder.com/
Inspiring CD
No blessing is superior to being without misfortunes. I once spent the whole day pondering, but it was not as good as a moment's worth of learning.
I once stood on my toes to look far away, but it was not as good as the broad view from a high place. If you climb to a high place and wave, you have not lengthened your arms, but you can be seen from further away. If you shout from up- wind, you have not made your voice stronger, but you can be heard more clearly. One who makes use of a chariot and horses has not thereby improved his feet, but he can now go a thousand li.
One who makes use of a boat and oars has not thereby become able to swim, but he can now cross rivers and streams.
The gentleman is exceptional not by birth, but rather by being good at making use of things
– Xunzi
3 steps to wisdom from firstname.lastname@example.com
The novice learns to be honest with others in terms of who, what, when, and where.
The advanced soul learns to be honest with self and discovers that "perspective" rules, yet changes swiftly.
The Master, however, studies honesty in terms of motivation, where heretofore the lies have really piled up!
Inspiring Poetry
Then an old man, a keeper of an inn, said,
Speak to us of Eating and Drinking.
And he said:
Would that you could live on the fragrance of the earth,
and like an air plant be sustained by the light.
But since you must kill to eat, and rob the newly born of its mother's milk to quench your thirst, let it then be an act of worship.
And let your board stand an altar on which the pure and the innocent of forest and plain are sacrificed for that which is purer and still more innocent in man.
When you kill a beast say to him in your heart,
"By the same power that slays you, I too am slain; and I too shall be consumed.
For the law that delivered you into my hand shall deliver me into a mightier hand.
Your blood and my blood is naught but the sap that feeds the tree of heaven."
And when you crush an apple with your teeth, say to it in your heart,
"Your seeds shall live in my body,
And the buds of your tomorrow shall blossom in my heart,
And your fragrance shall be my breath,
And together we shall rejoice through all the seasons."
And in the autumn, when you gather the grapes of your vineyards for the winepress, say in your heart,
"I too am a vineyard, and my fruit shall be gathered for the winepress,
And like new wine I shall be kept in eternal vessels."
And in winter, when you draw the wine, let there be in your heart a song for each cup;
And let there be in the song a remembrance for the autumn days, and for the vineyard, and for the winepress.
– Khalil Gibran
Inspiring Text
A message of inspiration
written by Christina von Dreien
Their biggest mistake..They knew that the human collective reached a very high vibration.
But they were not aware of the number of awake souls.
They noticed the evaluation error.
And they got scared.
Now they don't hide anymore.
Now they are in a hurry to officially launch a "new world order".
Now their attacks are direct and frontal.
And the attacks will increase.
They will try by all means to prevent people from waking up.
They will try by all means to ensure that the "waking" ones cannot communicate so as not to wake the others.
They will try by all means that the awakened are seen as insane or delinquents.
Whatever they do, it doesn't matter.
The quantum leap has already happened.
It's unstoppable.
Humanity already considers plants and animals to be souls that ensoul them.
Humanity already respects Mother Earth.
Humanity already understands that there is no separation between souls.
The souls they now embody are already coming as teachers.
No more experimenting.
They embody only to learn to love.
We may be witnessing a total change or not.
The transition can take a week or 300 years.
But it is unstoppable.
Whatever happens during the transition, remember one thing, it was you who offered yourself.
To stay here and now.
Whatever happens.
Whatever you see.
You are the engines of change.
Only one thing is asked of you.
But one.
Don't be "food".
It's all you have to do.
One simple thing.
Don't be food.
Man is one of the most powerful generators in existence.
We are whirlpools.
Depending on the polarity you tune in, you create high or low frequencies.
These dark entities feed on low frequencies, we have fed them for millennia.
The awakening of humanity has tilted the collective vortex to high frequencies.
That's why they attack with such fierceness.
They starve.
Connect with your soul.
And watch yourself.
If your soul resonates with these words, don't give a second of your existence to be "food".
Eliminate the low passions of your life.
Hate, resentment, envy, fear, vices, junk food, lies, ambition.
Selfishness, sadness, mistrust.
All this generates dense energy.
Food for the dark ones.
Be aware of your emotions.
And if on any occasion you find yourself in one of these low vibrations, change your energy right away.
Put on some music that makes you happy.
Sing. Dance. Breath.
Light incense.
Hug your cats.
Hug a friend.
Hug your dog.
Hug your mother.
Embrace your pets.
Go for a walk in nature.
Do what it takes.
But it changes that energy right away.
Because you serve as food.
Always be informed.
And all that is asked of you is not to lead the dark hordes.
Feed your soul with everything that helps you get up.
As you become accustomed to living in the frequency of love, your reality will effortlessly change according to your will.
You are a powerful being.
You are unstoppable.
Don't be afraid of anything.
Free your mind from the "Matrix".
Focus your attention on what you want.
But above all have fun, be happy, laugh, sing, dance.
We live by loving everything.
And you are part of it.
Along with the stars and the sun.
And to all the galaxies of the universe.
You are love.
Text to contemplate
They lied to you about DDT
They lied to you about smoking.
They lied to you about statins
They lied to you about asbestos
They lied to you about fluoride
They lied to you about 9/11
They lied to you about saturated fat
They lied to you about cholesterol
They Lied To You About GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
They lied to you about roundup
They lied to you about naturopathy
They lied to you about weapons of mass destruction
They lied to you about vaccine safety
They lied to you about the effectiveness of vaccines
They lied to you about amalgam fillings
They lied to you about lead in paint
They lied to you about chemotherapy
They lied to you about marijuana
And now they are going to tell the truth about covid?
Inspiring Music
Dafne Kritharas – U Stambolu Na Bosforu (Sevdalinka)
Inspiring Image
It is too late to flatten this curve?
Humor (?)
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City is a dynamic project that allows us to personalise each composition from only one design for the structure, but with different backs, seats and legs. These variations create two collections: Soft and Casual.
City Soft: module incorporates some pre-defined soft back cushions. The result is a modular design conceived for the home.
City Casual: in contrast to the Soft collection, the back cushions are not pre-defined. The idea is to deconstruct the back concept and to lighten up the design the backs of this Casual collection can be customized, that is, as many cushions can be chosen as desired.
Any of these models can have stainless steel or wooden legs. The wooden legs are 3.5cm high and bring the seating down to 38cm from the floor. The stainless steel legs are 9.5cm high and make the seat 44cm from the floor.


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If you have a question about this talk, please contact Dr Jie Pu. This talk will be on zoom Abstract: Speech information can be roughly decomposed into four components: linguistic content, timbre, pitch, and rhythm. Obtaining disentangled representations of these components is useful in speech analysis and generation applications. Among them, non-parallel many-to-many voice conversion can convert between many speakers without training on parallel data, which is the most challenging speech style transfer paradigm. We did a series of three works to solve the challenges progressively. First, we proposed AutoVC, the first zero-shot non-parallel timbre conversion framework that solves the over-smoothness problem of the VAE -based methods and the unstable training problem of the GAN -based methods using a simple autoencoder with a carefully designed bottleneck. The second work proposed SpeechSplit, which can blindly decompose speech into its four components by introducing three carefully designed bottlenecks. SpeechSplit is among the first algorithms to separately perform style transfer on timbre, pitch, and rhythm without text transcriptions. The third work proposed AutoPST, which can disentangle global prosody style from speech without relying on any text transcriptions. AutoPST is an Autoencoder-based Prosody Style Transfer framework with a thorough rhythm removal module guided by self-expressive representation learning. AutoPST is among the first algorithms to effectively convert prosody style in an unsupervised manner. Bio: Kaizhi Qian is currently doing research in MIT -IBM AI Waston Lab. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UIUC under the supervision of Prof. Mark Hasegawa-Johnson. His work focuses specifically on applications of deep generative models for speech and time-series processing. He has recently been working on unsupervised speech disentanglement for low-resource language processing. This talk is part of the CUED Speech Group Seminars series. This talk is included in these lists:
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