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Fashion had its wires crossed in 2019. Segments of the industry embraced modern romance and modest silhouettes, while others tapped into a revival of psychedelia and survivalist culture.
In Lyst's "Year in Fashion 2019" report, the global search platform named eight moods that pulled designers in opposing directions, ultimately leading to an interesting and eclectic 12 months of fashion.
Here's a look back at the roller-coaster ride.
Cult Girl Summer
The fascination with cults reached a new level in 2019, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Manson family murders. Cult-themed plotlines infiltrated pop culture moments like Netflix's sleeper hit "Wild Wilk Country," folk horror flick "Midsommar" and director Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood." Cult-inspired editorials and ad campaigns also trended. The themed played out in women's fashion, too, with modest prairie dresses emerging as one of the most searched-for items in July, Lyst said.
'90s Resurgence
What's left to say about millennials' and Gen Z's fixation for nostalgia? This year Lyst saw '90s trends ramp up, including cropped tops and square-toed shoes. Intrigue in designers that flourished in the decade also grew, particularly Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler and Versace. Fendi also benefited from the '90s revival, seeing searches for its Baguette bag increase 164 percent year-over-year.
"In a politically turbulent year, customers looked to fashion for survival," Lyst said. This doomsday mindset was evident in the popularity of utilitarian fashion. Searches for cargo pants and utility vests saw a spike in searches during the fall season. Searches for belt bags also increased, growing 33 percent over the past six months. In footwear, the trend was reflected in the sales spike of combat boots, which increased 73 percent in September, Lyst said.
Extra Romance
Women's fashion took a sweet turn in 2019, veering into cherubic territory with ultra-feminine frocks and accessories. Searches for beaded bags, pearl hair accessories, tulle skirts and babydoll dresses "significantly increased" during the spring season, Lyst reported. Puffed sleeves came into style as a strange hybrid of milkmaid-meets-Dynasty drama. And miniature bags became all the rage, with searches for the petite accoutrement increasing 50 percent over the summer.
The 50th anniversary of Woodstock and the growing acceptance of marijuana and CBD in the U.S. shone a spotlight on '60s psychedelia in 2019. This budding interest in mind-alternating drugs was reflected in the abundance of tie-dye, neon and psychedelic motifs in all tiers of fashion. And while "Living Coral" was Pantone's Color of the Year, the real star of the year was neon green. Searches for the slime color increased 69 percent over the summer, Lyst reported.
Statement Tailoring
The power suit earned a spot in fashionistas' closets this year. Searches for oversized blazers grew 55 percent in 2019. However, the look was anything but staid. Lyst said the most common search terms used alongside suits were "vivid" and "bright." Interest in short suits also picked up this year.
Streetwear Everywhere
Off-White was the most searched brand of the year, Lyst reported. But streetwear permeated across fashion, genders and genres in 2019 and consumers were willing to invest. This year, Lyst saw consumers spend on average $192 on sneakers and $67 on a T-shirt.
Shapewear Revolution
A case of culture appropriation was a mere hurdle for Kim Kardashian West and her new shapewear line. In June, the social media star launched Kimono Solutionwear, a direct-to-consumer line of inclusive shapewear, but she pressed pause after receiving backlash for the moniker. She relaunched the line as Skims three months later, reportedly selling $2 million in product within the first few minutes of it going live. Overall, Lyst said shapewear is in demand. Searches for bodysuits and leotards increase 83 percent in 2019, while demand for bike shorts increased 137 percent.


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Award-Winning Restaurant Owners Donate Proceeds to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Local husband and wife duo and award-winning Firehouse Subs® restaurant owners Miah Manik and Zerin Sultana are hosting a week-long fundraiser benefiting Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in an effort to help the 501(c)(3) organization achieve its mission of providing lifesaving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations.
From Monday, July 19 through Sunday, July 25, West Melbourne and Port Orange Firehouse Subs restaurant guests can enjoy any FREE medium sub with the purchase of a medium or large sub, chips and a drink combo. Better yet, Manik and Zerin are donating 100% of the proceeds from these combo meals to the Foundation.
"We are thrilled to host a mid-year fundraiser for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation," said Manik. "The Foundation's mission to help save lives means so much to us and we're happy to support the non-profit how we can. Any of our hot and hearty sandwiches can be enjoyed with the combo, including the new Chicken Gyro Sub offered for a limited time."
West Melbourne Police Department, Palm Bay Fire Rescue, Palm Bay Police Department and the Malabar Fire Department are among the local public safety organizations who have received recent lifesaving equipment grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
To donate and learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org. These combos exclude third-party delivery and are valid all day for dine-in or takeout at the West Melbourne and Port Orange restaurant locations only.
The offer is valid only at the following Firehouse Subs restaurants: --1765 Dunlawton Ave Suite 102, Port Orange, FL 32127 --225 Palm Bay Rd NE Unit 184, West Melbourne, FL 32904
Earlier this year, Manik and Sultana earned an Axe Award for Southeast Franchisees of the Year, presented by Firehouse of America. In the Firehouse Subs system of more than 1,200 restaurants, this award recognized the duo as high-performing business owners for their unwavering commitment to maintain outstanding operations at their two restaurants.
This top company honor also highlighted their fervent support of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation as consistently two of the top restaurant fundraisers in the U.S. Notably, Manik and Sultana held a week-long fundraiser in February 2021 at both restaurants which donated 100% of two combo proceeds to the Foundation.


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In a scene from Star Wars, stormtroopers—the bad guys—are looking for Han Solo. They think R2D2 and C3PO might provide clues, but Jedi master Obi-Won Kenobi says authoritatively: "These are not the droids you are looking for." They are the droids they seek, but the weak-minded stormtroopers repeat, "These are not the droids we are looking for" and move on.
This scene reminds me of the media's power over the way we think. We often accept uncritically and submit sheepishly to what they say—just as the stormtroopers did before Obi-Won.
If mainstream journalists shared our worldview, accepting their message might not be so bad. But they don't.
Are Media Biased?
"On The Media," a weekly National Public Radio (NPR) program, dedicated several episodes in 2011 to whether NPR itself is biased. Not surprisingly, NPR found that NPR wasn't biased.
Objective observers come to a different conclusion. Former CBS reporter Bernard Goldberg blew the whistle on media bias with his best-seller, Bias: A CBS News Insider Exposes How the Media Distorts the News. He concluded: "We don't sit around in dark corners and plan strategies for how we're going to slant the news … It comes naturally to most reporters."
"If mainstream journalists shared our worldview, accepting their message might not be so bad. But they don't."
Michael Cromartie agrees. Cromartie is an evangelical Christian and a vice president at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He also runs the Faith Angle Forum, which educates journalists about religion and public life. He says, "For most mainstream reporters, covering religion is like traveling to a foreign land. Most have a secular upbringing, and attended secular universities. The best of them are curious, but almost everything they see when they look at religion and church is new and strange."
In short, journalists are not like most of us, and Americans have grown to mistrust them. A 2011 Pew Research Center study found that "negative attitudes [toward the press] are at record levels." Americans believe journalists lack fairness (77 percent), are unwilling to admit mistakes (72 percent), engage in inaccurate reporting (66 percent) and have a political bias (63 percent). Also, 42 percent of Americans think the press is immoral.
Not a Conspiracy, But Real Nonetheless
There is no smoke-filled back room where such journalists conspire to malign Christianity; the bias springs out of who they are. Here's how this bias shows up:
Story Selection. The stories journalists choose to tell matter enormously. During this year's March for Life, a blizzard pounded Washington, D.C. Media extensively covered this "snowpocalypse," but virtually ignored the thousands who marched anyway—indicating a vitality and commitment in the pro-life movement. One publication that did cover the march, The Federalist, led with: "Journalism 101: when a crowd of thousands gathers to demonstrate or protest, it is news. When members of the crowd come from across the country despite … a blizzard, it's not just news, it's a great story. Yet, looking at the front pages of major American news websites yesterday, you'd have no idea this massive gathering was taking place."
Media Framing. What journalists leave in and leave out—called "framing" a story—makes a huge difference. When Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast in 2012, the Associated Press did not mention the relief efforts of churches and ministries before governmental agencies could step in. These faith-based efforts, covered by Christian publications, saved lives and relieved suffering. However, the mainstream media's coverage allowed us to believe the church was absent and only government solutions mattered.
Choice of Sources. Because mainstream reporters don't know many Christians, they quote only prominent, loud and shrill voices. In 2002, Virginia Tech professor Jim Kuypers studied coverage in 116 newspapers.
He found these papers often omitted reasonable conservative voices and highlighted "radical" conservative voices. Yet those same papers ignored "radical" liberal voices and highlighted the most reasonable-sounding liberal voices. The result: even when two views are equally represented, the liberal view seems more reasonable. This explains why Westboro Baptist Church's demonstrations at military funerals get covered, but the work of Christian groups to help military families does not.
Technology. Neil Postman, author of Amusing Ourselves To Death, said not all media are created equal. Smoke signals, for example, can show presence and initiate communication, but they cannot teach theology. Likewise, Facebook memes or 45-second television news stories cannot explain complex ideas. As Michael Cromartie noted, "You can't explain a worldview with a Tweet."
So What Is A Christian To Do?
The Christian worldview doesn't seem to get a fair hearing. But as Chuck Colson said, "Despair is a sin for the Christian." Christians should see past the "doom and gloom," because there is much to be
hopeful about. Thanks to technology, there are more ways than ever for Christian voices to be heard.
And when you read a discouraging or biased news story, remember that one story is not the whole story. After all, the headline on the great story of the universe is this: "God Wins." ©2016 Warren Cole Smith
Warren Cole Smith is vice president of mission advancement at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview.
Four Ways to Be a Thoughtful Consumer of Media:
- Get your news from a variety of sources. Find a trusted Christian news source and make it part of your media diet.
- Be wary of stories that predict the future. Telling us what will or might happen is much more prone to bias. For example, after HB 2 passed in North Carolina, a law protecting women and children from sexual exploitation by requiring people to use the bathrooms of their biological gender, the Charlotte Observer published a list of events that "might" be canceled because of the law, including the NBA All-Star Game. That did not happen, but the stories generated fear and affected policy makers.
- Ask questions about news stories. Did they quote responsible Christian voices? Who or what was left out of this story, and why?
- Does the Bible speak directly to the issue? There's nothing in the Bible about whether the U.S. should have an arms embargo against Vietnam, but it does speak directly to a wide range of issues that are relevant today, like life, marriage, justice and money.


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Top 5 Pakistani television actresses list is given here. Our Pakistani TV industry has been loaded with massive talent. We have lots of polished and refined actresses each after the other day. It would be very much tough and difficult for all of us to tell that who are the top 5 ranks! But we have to do this task. So let us all check out that who are top 5 Pakistani TV actresses for the year of 2015 based on their performances:
Top 5 Pakistani Television Actresses Of 2015
5. Sana Javed
We have this talented actress who is right now seen in many of the serials! Her dramas like that of Aetrazz with Imran Abbas and Mana Ka gharana have been by far getting the highest TRP. Her acting skills have been getting polished day by day. She will for sure come out as the mature actress one day.
4. Arij Fatima
Her most dynamic acting in Meri Beti with Sameena Peerzada. We have also seen her fabulous acting skills in Isqh Parast, she is one of the wonderful actresses we have so far and we seriously does not want to lose her!
3. Sarah Khan
She is one of the emerging actreses we have so far! I just few of her serials. she has showed us that she is one of the top 5 actresses. Her serials like that of Mumkin and Muhabbat Aag si, her ongoing serial like that of Naraz with Faisal Qureshi are one of the hit ones!
2. Mahira Khan
She does not need any introduction! We have seen her spark in Tere Sadqay, Wo Humsafar tha. Her chemistry with each after the other actor has always been mind blowing.
1. Saba Qamar
We have this Digest Writer actress, be it any kind of role, she has all the time done her roles with much perfection. Her successful serials are Pani Jesa Piar, Sangat!
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have parted ways with a number of aging talents that epitomized success in the community during the height of their careers. While their on-field assets may have diminished over the years, however, one should not underestimate the ripple effect that their departures could have within the locker room.
While the concepts of camaraderie and leadership may be somewhat elusive when it comes to the team chemistry of a sports team, there is no doubt some truth to the idea that these qualities help build a winning team, especially when it comes to a game as interconnected with one another as is football.
The last several offseasons have seen some quality championship characters exit stage right, and their vacant lockers no doubt diminished the overall character of the room as a whole. Just recently, the team saw both Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu retire, even if their departures were already in the plans for this spring.
The question now becomes identifying who the new locker room leaders are, both now and in the future. I believe we do have some immediate answers, with a few waiting to be developed in the coming years, so let's get to know some of these men who are leading the locker room these days for the Steelers.
While Lawrence Timmons may be the most senior, decorated, and experienced starter on the defense at this point—barring James Harrison—however, it does seem clear that fifth-year defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is quickly becoming as much of a leader as anybody on this unit.
And this is not a new trend that is only beginning to blossom this season. We saw it as early as the 2013 season, as he finally cracked the starting lineup five games into a nightmare season, during which he clearly outplayed Ziggy Hood coming into the game during sub-package situations.
Heyward came into the league attempting to learn his draft behind two pro's pros in Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel, who both took him under their wing and mentored him, showed him how to play and how to be a professional.
And he may well be on his way to becoming a better player than either of them, particularly as a pass rusher. Heyward has notched 12.5 sacks over the course of the past two seasons from the defensive end position, including a team-leading 7.5 sacks last year.
As with most good leaders in this field, of course, it all starts with leading by example, and Heyward no doubt does that. His high-intensity, durable, take no snap off mentality is taken noted of by his teammates. It is an infectious attitude that makes the players around him better.
Heyward watched for years as Keisel chased plays down the field making tackles that he had no business making, and now he is doing the same, and watching as Stephon Tuitt learns to do so as well.
But his presence is no longer being felt just on the field through his actions, because he is also becoming a more vocal leader. Already last season, the defensive line became his, especially with Keisel going unsigned for much of the offseason.
Now, coming off two impressive seasons all of his own, Heyward is emerging as a leader of the defense as a whole, as arguably one of its two best players. It's up to him to seize the mantle of leadership and help drive this unit to be its best under his guidance.


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Boating with Jesus
By Erika Rizkallah Yesterday I had lunch with Kathy, a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. As we settled into our seats at Panera, a woman rushed up to us. "I saw you sitting here and I just had to pop over and say hello," she gushed. "You're a hard woman to get […]Read More


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Nothing more hinders a soul from coming to Christ, than a vain love of the world; and till a soul is freed from it, it can never have a true love for God.
What are the honours and riches of this world, when compared to the glories of a crown of life?
Love not the world; for it [the love of the world] is a moth in a Christian's life. To despise the world is the way to enjoy heaven; and blessed are they who delight to converse with God by prayer.
What folly can be greater than to labour for the meat that perisheth, and neglect the food of eternal life?
God or the world must be neglected at parting time, for then is the time of trial. To seek yourself in this world is to be lost; and to be humble is to be exalted.
The epicure that delighteth in the dainties of this world, little thinketh that those very creatures will one day witness against him.
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Bloomberg has to trim the budget by $4 billion, 100,000 jobs have been lost since September 11, and the entire city seems to be on sale. So it might provide (some) comfort to learn that at least one thing is still going up – private-school tuition. The dreaded annual letters have gone out from some of the more prominent schools, and the news for parents is achingly familiar: Horace Mann is up almost 7 percent, as is Fieldston; Chapin is up 5 percent, around the same as last year.
Indeed, these schools (which charge about $20,000 a year) seem to be counting on the fact that – even now – parents won't greet the hikes with gasps of outrage. (Or, perhaps more to the point, that they won't pull their kids out of institutions that still have waiting lists.) "Our tuition went up 6 percent," says Diane Ferrante, a financial officer at Dalton. "Sometimes it's 4.5, sometimes it's 5. It's maybe on the slightly higher end of average. But I believe the families are accustomed to an increase every year."
Of course, this year's letters are a touch more diplomatic. "We recognize the economy is not as robust as it was," reads Fieldston's, assuring parents that while a $1,425 increase helps provide financial aid for some students, it "does not nearly meet the long-term needs of our school." And some schools believe that the actual cost of tuition doesn't have much of a bearing on what they do – as in, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. "I'm not interested in speaking about it," says Chapin's chief financial officer, Jay Matthews, who is seconded by Joanna Dean, director of development at St. Ann's: "You know, we don't really consider that relevant to what the school's all about."


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Rating: PG
Submitted: November 2003
Summary: This tag-on to the episode "The Rival" follows the events of Clark returning to the Planet, and addresses some issues between our favorite duo which were mentioned in the author's first story, "Fractured Ego.
Author's Notes: I'd like to thank my amazing Beta Readers on this story: LabRat, farneygal, and Kaylle who have provided much needed grammar changes, and comments on sentence structure that I would have overlooked, no doubt. Thank you guys very much, I greatly appreciated your suggestions and comments.
Disclaimer: No infringements in intended, as these characters are the property of DC Comics, and have been used with permission by Warner Bros. I have no claim to these characters, only to a portion of the following story. No profit is being made on my efforts.
The succinct knocks on Clark's door reverberated throughout the small industrial loft. His eyes flew open, and he turned his vision towards the door in order to view the person beyond it.
Lois Lane stood with her hand poised to knock again in three or four seconds, if he didn't get to the door by then. She wore no makeup, and her hair was pulled into a tight ponytail; she wore sweatpants and… Clark did a double take: she was wearing his Mid Western U sweatshirt.
"I knew she took it," he whispered with a small shake of his head and a broad grin. He rose from the couch, which he had been pleasantly dozing on before Lois decided to pay him a visit.
"Open this door, Kent!" she demanded, followed by another three harsh knocks, and Clark could have sworn that he could hear the door splinter under her 'tender' ministrations. He trotted towards the door and paused before opening. He watched her, and just as she was about to pound again into the wood of his door, he pulled it open to reveal her.
"Good. You're home."
"What can I do for you, Lois?"
"Well, for starters you can…" Her sentence trailed off as her eyes finally took in his state of undress. A pair of boxer shorts hung loosely on his slender hips, and his chest was left bare, allowing Lois to take in his sun- soaked pectoral muscles and his well-toned abs. Her mouth fell open on a drawn-out breath, and she licked her lips quickly. Clark shifted his weight on his feet, dislodging Lois's concentration. Her eyes shot up to his, and she narrowed her gaze at his amused expression. "You can put on some clothes, Mr. Hard-Body," she finished sardonically.
When he turned to follow her orders, she stepped in front of him. "Never mind," she continued. "We don't have time."
"Have time for what?" Clark looked down at her, his left eyebrow quirked in polite confusion.
"We're going to talk — well, actually, I'm going to talk, you're going to listen." She took a deep breath, her eyes closed, and then released it and opened her eyes. He stood in front of her, hands on his hips, ready to take on any challenge she was likely to throw at him. She didn't think she would be able to get everything out with him standing so close to her. "Take a seat, please."
He chuckled a bit before heading in the direction of his couch and sitting down comfortably, throwing his arm over the back. She rolled her eyes at his nonchalant display. She began a slow pace in front of him, finding the methodical movements allowed her to concentrate more readily.
"I…" She let out a wave of air as she huffed, trying to get her thoughts in order. "I'm sorry."
"For what?"
She paused in her pacing, and turned to face him. "I'm sorry that I ran out on you… the other day." She bit gently at the corner of her mouth, and watched him sitting there. "There's something I have to tell you."
Clark brought his arm from the back of the couch to clasp his hands together, giving her the impression he was focused and waiting patiently for her to continue. She gulped down a breath, knowing that if she didn't say what she had come here to say she was more of a coward than she had originally presumed.
"I lied to you." Her voice was steady, but her hands shook unceremoniously. She swallowed again, more harshly this time, and met his gaze with slightly wavering eyes.
"What did you lie to me about?" He wasn't sure where this was going, but sat patiently waiting. She continued her pacing, this time more quickly and with less purpose. She stamped a circle around his coffee table before replying to his question.
"I told you to forget it."
His mind flashed back to their conversation two nights before, when she had discovered his plans about smoking out the truth of their unprecedented scoop dilemma. She had been seconds away from revealing, Clark was sure, that she needed him. But he had unknowingly interrupted her, and then she had been too angry to continue. She had been so livid that she had revealed that she had been "feeling all these feelings for nothing". When prompted she had denied it. "Forget it; I'm not feeling them anymore." Now she was telling him… she'd lied.
"Lois, I don't want to assume… can you just say it?"
"No! If I could do that, I would have done so already, don't you think?" Content with her logic, she crossed her arms over her chest, and pivoted to face him, shooting an expectant look in his direction.
"Lo-is." At her expression, he sighed. "Okay."
He considered her for a second, and Lois had to plead with her body to not squirm as he did so, as his eyes wandered over her and finally rose to her eyes. He blinked then opened his mouth to respond.
"I'm feeling something," she said. He closed his mouth and stared at her.
"I thought I was supposed to guess."
"You were taking too long."
"You didn't give me a chance."
"I gave you more than one."
"Can I kiss you?"
"Yes, you can."
He was on his feet and cradling her head in seconds. She had barely a moment to draw in a breath before his lips descended on hers, and she was left virtually breathless, once again. His fingertips caressed her cheeks and temples, as his lips slid gracefully over hers. Never had another person's lips felt more like velvet, and tasted more like coffee, chocolate, and other delicious favorites of Lois'. She whimpered as he slanted his lips across hers, his tongue sliding through his now open mouth to touch tentatively to her lower lip.
She opened her mouth on a groan and sighed. His tongue needed no further invitation, and swept the expanse of her mouth, seeking out the small crevices of liquid heat that lay within. Lois met his tongue with her own, bringing her once idle hands up to grasp at his forearms.
She dropped her head, the intensity of their the moment finally too overwhelming to handle. They were both breathing rapidly, and heavily, and it only seemed to fuel the ignited air around them. The sounds of their breathing were more like the soundtrack to a scene of expert sex in any one of the million Hollywood movies out on the market. Her forehead was pressed to his chest, and his hands caressed the nape of her neck.
When she brought her head back up her lips glistened in the light from his kitchen, as it cast a glow into the mostly dark room. She swallowed harshly, and turned her focus to his chest, where her left hand now rested decoratively.
"I don't know what to say," Clark murmured, filling the silence with something other than labored breathing.
"I need to leave," Lois whispered, dropping her hand, and heading towards the door.
"Don't be scared… Lois," Clark told her. She turned to face him.
"I don't need you to tell me what to do." Her tone wasn't angry or bitter, but steady and neutral. She raised her hand to her throat, feeling the frantic rhythm of her pulse slowly fade. "I'll see you tomorrow, Clark."
She walked to the door, but hesitated with her hand over the doorknob. "If I were smart, I'd open this door and immediately ignore everything that has happened tonight."
"But…" Clark prodded. He held his breath, praying she'd turn around, run to him, and cover him in soft kisses. He was glad he could hold his breath for a long time, as Lois didn't respond for several minutes.
"But, being smart is so over-rated." She turned and with such determination and purpose, she was in his arms, looping hers about his shoulders, and kissing his lips in a kiss that rivaled the one before.


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Miami snapped Philadelphia's 17-game win streak in Game 2 of their opening-round series, 113-103. Here are three takeaways from a clash that saw all the Sixers' 3-point pizazz go up in smoke:
Dwyane Wade Isn't Retired Yet
There's no point in having a beach bod in Cleveland. Wade looked his age on the Cavs earlier this season, but going back to Miami meant getting back in Miami shape (check out the bit about his declining body fat in Seerat Sohi's SB Nation feature here). And in the Heat's Game 2 clash against Philly, he looked like the best player on the court.
Wade turned back the clock and staved off the knee decay with a Game 2–high of 28 points in just 26 minutes. Ten years ago, Wade's game was all hyperathletic drives. You wondered if he'd ever develop an old-man game. Maybe he's not Flash anymore—more like a dimmer. But even half Wade-speed is enough: He found his way past defenders, pulled up in space, and stopped Philadelphia's fourth-quarter run by stripping 24-year-old Dario Saric. Seven shots went in before he even missed his first, an attempt from deep. Fifteen seasons in and he's still trying to make the perimeter happen. Old habits die hard.
PLAYOFF WADE IS COOKING TONIGHT!— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 17, 2018
Dwyane has 14 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting in 9 minutes of action. pic.twitter.com/O2RnOUGTbl
Wade tied a nice bow on his classic performance right before halftime. With his seventh bucket, he passed Larry Bird for 10th on the all-time postseason scoring list. The Heat played more close games (53 of 82—65 percent!) than anyone else in the NBA in the regular season, and did it without a superstar closer. On Monday, if maybe only for Monday, Wade was that superstar again.
Throwback Game 2 aside, Wade is still 36 years old. This game was the exception, not the rule. Wade managed 22 minutes a game with Miami this season, and Coach Spo is a master managing the player odometer. He had the foresight to keep Wade fresh for the end of a game. Miami wouldn't have been in the game without Wade. But against a budding superstar like Ben Simmons, he can't be the answer every night. Though he did do this, which we should celebrate:
DWYANE TYRONE WADE, JR BURIES THE SIXERS!!#HEATWIN! pic.twitter.com/XlhpfFUYOE— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 17, 2018
Ben Simmons Meets the Justise League
Imagine averaging 7.8 points per game and having the audacity to scream "Bitch ass!" at Ben Simmons:
"bitch ass" pic.twitter.com/6vpOnlEtsj— Dwob Wade (@World_Wide_Wob) April 17, 2018
Are Justise Winslow and Donovan Mitchell friends? As a unit, Miami's defense went from Nuggets-level bad to, well, Sixers-level good. Philadelphia was off, sure (more on that later), but credit is due to the Heat for forcing poor shot selection. Winslow was doing work for the length of the court, channeling Draymond Green not only with his hands—
Winslow pressuring Simmons full court and drawing a foul. pic.twitter.com/biqHx5iUhz— Couper Moorhead (@CoupNBA) April 17, 2018
—but his mouth, too! It was the first time I've seen Simmons this bothered, which is a testament to the remarkable poise he has for a rookie. The defensive adjustment from Game 1—Winslow and James Johnson locking down up close rather than giving Simmons space to build up a head of steam or identify passing lanes—was brilliant enough, but the talking pushed Simmons to the edge. By the end of the night, Simmons had five fouls. Both of these Winslow strengths are essential (for Miami's defense and our entertainment) moving forward.
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Simmons was uncomfortable for most of the game, and that made it hard for him to set up his teammates in the fashion they have grown accustomed to. The Sixers went from a historically efficient Game 1 to shooting 19.4 percent from 3 in Game 2. Even their sharpest shooters struggled: J.J. Redick (who has been admittedly streaky this season) went 1-for-7; Robert Covington (see before note) was worse, 1-for-9; Marco Belinelli 2-for-8; the homie Dario, 3-for-10. Not one Sixer had a good night.
Say it out loud, and it seems obvious: The key to beating Philly (without Joel Embiid, at least) is wrecking what Simmons creates. Their 16-game win streak starts and ends with Simmons, but was also powered by role players who played above their heads for a couple weeks. They regressed in Game 2.
But hey, maybe Embiid will be back for Game 3.
Joel Embiid doesn't seem happy after the 76ers' Game 2 loss pic.twitter.com/GAWDkFBIOZ— SB Nation (@SBNation) April 17, 2018
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In my previous article, "Global warming I: Is it true or is it a hoax?", I wrote about the factors that may be causing the increase in average temperatures on the planet and therefore a likely cause for the climate changes we have seen . In this article I will discuss some evidences of warming, causes and possible consequences.
The polar ice caps are regions of high latitude covered by ice, which exist on our planet and in others, such as Mars.
On our planet, we have these regions in the Arctic (North Pole) and in the Antarctic (South Pole). Besides the large amounts of glaciers and sea ice, there is also the permafrost, specially in the Arctic, and which consists of constantly frozen layers of earth, rock and ice.
We saw in the previous article that the levels of CO2 have grown rapidly these last decades, and has even surpassed high scores of the last 650,000 years! One concern is the fact that much of the concentration of greenhouse gases, in particular CO2, lies precisely in the Arctic. We can thus conclude that the greenhouse effect will be more intense in this area of the globe.
And together with these data, other information is given: The rise of the average temperature. If it's a fact that the global average temperature rose about 0.8°C since the beginning of the last century, another disturbing information is the fact that much of this rise occurs precisely at the poles. Although there has been some softening in the rising of the average temperature of the planet over the past decade, it appears that, in the same period, the temperature at the poles have been having a sharp increase, especially in the Arctic where the rose of the temperature was around 2.5 ° C, according to the following chart:
The thawing of the polar ice caps:
One of the direct consequences of these temperature rises is to be causing the thawing of the polar ice caps, especially in the Arctic. The retreat of the ice cap is of concern and has increased dramatically in recent decades. It is believed that the retreat has slowly begun since 1850. However, in recent decades this decline has been increasing faster, which has left many scientists to be concerned. Some claim the melted ice area is about twice the size of Texas, in the last 20 years. In Antarctica, although such a sharp decline is not being verified, it has also witnessed alarming losses of ice. And this is not happening just at the poles! In mountainous places, of very high altitude, there are also some glaciers and ice caps disappearing. An example is the region of Patagonia in South America, in the south of the mountain range of the Andes. In the higher areas there are glaciers that are also decreasing in size. Lakes that were once ice, are now in liquid state.
Back to the polar ice caps, whose thawing has a more significant impact because of the oceans, the following animation gives us an idea of the intensity of glacial retreat in the Arctic over the last decades:
The seas – Sea level rise
The immediate result of the thawing of the polar ice caps is the rising of the sea level in the oceans. Although the primary cause of this increase is related to the increase in sea temperature, causing thermal expansion, the thawing of the ice caps appears immediately as the second cause. Between 1870 and 2004, global average sea levels rose 195mm, in a rate of 1.46 mm per year. But between 1950 and 2009 the average increase was 1.7 mm per year and satellite measurements observed a mean increase of 3.3 mm per year between 1993 and 2009 exceeding a previously estimated pace. The following graph shows this trend:
Is not sure whether this rate will increase in the coming years. If the permafrost itselfs begins to melt, the consequences will be catastrophic. There are worrying projections for the coming decades, but I will address them in the third and final article on this topic. For now, lets talk about the current effects. Although we may think that we are talking about mere millimetres, but the truth is that this increase has already caused problems in some locations.
One of the most dramatic cases is happening in Tuvalu, a state of Polynesia formed by a group of nine atolls. The highest point of Tuvalu is only 4.6m. The Australian government, in a report on climate change in the Pacific, concluded that sea levels in Tuvalu area, measured by satellites, has risen about 5 mm per year since 1993. In recent years, there have been an increase of severe floods, reaching places where the sea has already entered in some houses. If sea levels continue to rise in this area of the Pacific, Tuvalu is doomed to disappear. But there are more islands are at risk!
Even this year of 2014, there were abnormal sea conditions in various countries of Europe, including Portugal, Spain, France and England. In Portugal there were numerous cases of localities affected by huge waves, above average, which caused enormous damage from Costa da Caparica to the municipalities of Espinho and Ovar, where the sea has even invaded some streets near the coast. In Spain, in Galicia, giant waves destroyed many infrastructures by seaside and caused victims who were swept away by the waves. In France, giant waves struck the area of Senes, where residents reported having never seen anything like this before, and in other locations. The English coast also suffered significant damage. Can these scenarios repeat themselves with more serious consequences?
The seas – Ocean acidification
The oceans absorb CO2 that exists in the atmosphere. With the increased concentration of this gas into the atmosphere, oceans have come to increasingly absorb more carbon dioxide. It is estimated that 30-40% of the CO2 emitted by humans is being absorbed by the sea. Some may think that this effect is positive, relieving the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, but the truth is that this causes a series of chemical reactions in the sea, such as the increase of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) and the decrease pH, that is, increasing the acidification of the water.
Studies show that before the industrial era (eighteenth century) the pH of the ocean surface would be around 8,179. In the 90s the value will have fallen to 8,104 and at present days this value is around 8,069, which indicates a fast pace in the acidification of the sea.
This effect may even benefit some species, such as sea stars, but many other species will be in danger! The first impact will be on the organisms that rely on calcium carbonate, such as corals, clams with shell, crustaceans, and others that are at the base of the food chain for many other marine animals, since the acidification of the sea will cause a dissolution of this compound. As a result, we may experience a reduction of marine species consumed by humans.
A study shows that even coral reefs are dying faster than expected in the Pacific!
All these variables, as we have seen, are already affecting our planet. At present, there are already happening extreme weather events such as storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, which have contributed to an increase in forest fires.
There are those who criticise and oppose to this subject. Read more about the controversies and opposers of global warming in my next article: Global warming III: The opposers and the controversies.
- Wikipedia: Global warming, among other articles
- BBC The truth about climate change Part I and BBC The truth about climate change Part II
- Pacific coral reefs dying faster than expected (NBC news)


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Introducing Julia Nam – Hyosung Marketing Manager, Intimates and Swim
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We are happy to introduce Julia Nam, our marketing manager for intimates and swim – not to mention an integral member of our Global Brand Marketing Team. For those fortunate to have met and worked with Julia over the course of her eight years with Hyosung, you are lucky to have experienced her sharp intellect and infectious enthusiasm, which not only bubble over her work, but also over every corner of her life. For those who do not know Julia, we hope you enjoy this brief snapshot and find the opportunity to meet her soon.
Q: When did you start working with Hyosung?
A: After having several years in retail, I started working with Hyosung in 2012.
Q: Yes, I understand you have a background in retail, can you tell us a bit about this?
A: I began working as a sales and marketing manager at Hyundai Department Store, one of the leading department stores in Korea. I was handling about 80 brands of home-related merchandise such as electronic goods, bedding, tableware, and furniture.
Q: How do you feel your retail experience has helped you with your role at Hyosung?
A: My role included everything to include increasing sales performance, analyzing weekly/monthly results, planning marketing events, creating promotional tools, changing the store interior every 6 months, managing the people who work for brands, and responding to consumers' inquiries (mostly complaints! ). It was a total art!
Supervising retail marketing events and store renovation is very similar to the 10-12 trade shows I help prepare annually for Hyosung, which include ISPO, Interfilière, Performance Days, ITS, and more. My retail experience which ranged from surveying market trends and discovering new products & brands to developing key messages and promotional tools has been so beneficial in my role here at Hyosung.
Q: I understand your role recently changed from European Marketing Manager to Marketing Manager for Intimates and Swim. What are your responsibilities?
A: I work with European and USA brands as well as their fabric mills and vendors, to identify business opportunities and develop innovative textile solutions to help these brands prosper. But yes, I love Europe since I've worked as the EU marketing manager for more than 6-7 years. To me, most countries in Europe are very fascinating, filled with the largest collection of artifacts, nice food, old architecture, beautiful streets, etc. Paris is the first city I visited in Europe. Germany is very special since I traveled most of its cities when handling our Lidl retail project. The UK is the best city for shopping!
Q: What do you like best about your role?
A: Definitely the global experience. I enjoy learning more about various cultures via all of my business and personal relationships with our Global Brand Marketing Team (GBMT) and customers.
Q: Can you share a memorable experience?
A: Oh yes, our Lidl project for sure! We heard Lidl was developing a product line of stretch garments under its own brand name – a huge program that would require the support of their vendor network. We wanted in! Traditionally, retailers and brands work with mills to source materials rather than fiber developers. We pioneered a program where we reached out to Lidl directly and proved we were not only a great fiber producer, but also a total solutions provider. We won this business after 6 months of hard work (special thanks to our HK team and our Markus von Sternheim in Germany). It was our first adopted brand partner program for Hyosung, which has flourished over time. Through this project, I learned the POWER of TEAMWORK through collaboration with global sales, marketing, our factories, and the technical services team!
Q: How do you think Hyosung marketing has changed over the last 2-3 years?
A: We have dedicated a tremendous amount of resources in people and investment, allowing us to build strong relationships with key players in the textile value chain. We are proud of having a huge pipeline of innovations with creora® spandex, our Mipan® nylon and polyester product lines. We are fortunate to have the right experts and that we've developed our own capabilities to be the supplier and marketing support our brands and retailers need. Lastly, we have the network around the world to make things happen…and quickly.
Q: Do you have a favorite Hyosung Performance Textiles fiber or fabric made with one?
A; My 1st preference is creora® highclo as I focused on the swim market for the first of my 3 to 4 years at Hyosung, and it has more significant value to other spandex fibers due to its chlorine resistance. As of late, I love our new creora® Color+ for natural fiber blends, as it can deliver deeper, richer color among all other spandex makers. Who doesn't want to look good in what they are wearing?
Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
A: I enjoy taking pictures, cooking, and discovering new brands, stores, and galleries.
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CBS had some formidible competition on Wednesday evening as ABC and FOX put up programs that made it a fight. Yet with one of the most veteran line ups on television, The Tiffany Network won out.
Getting off to an unusual start at 8P, 'Survivor' began 400,000 viewers behind ABC but did pull in 10.11 million viewers. Then at 9P came the nights biggest show, 'Criminal Minds' with 11.06 million, 120,000 viewers ahead of 'Modern Family'. At 10P, the cornerstone of the network, 'CSI' crushed the competition with 9.45 million viewers on this Wednesday evening.
FOX featuring MLB's ALCS with the Boston Red Sox losing to the Detroit Tigers in a now tied series, drew 8.09 million (5.2 rating/9 share) and made the network more than competitive throughout the evening. It finished 26.32% above last season's comparable night. In Detroit, the game drew an astounding 34.5 rating with a 52 share of the audience. In Boston, the game pulled a 20.2/34; in Providence (18.9/29); Hartford (10.0/16); in Ft. Myers (Spring training home of the Red Sox, 7.4/12); in Tampa (7.5/13); Greensboro (5.5/8); Cleveland (6.3/11); West Palm Beach (5.0/8); and Richmond (5.1/8).
ABC with a 'Toy Story of TERROR' special, led off the evening and improved this time slot compared to a year ago by 20% at 8P winning the top spot for that hour with 10.54 million viewers and gave The Alphabet Network a terrific lead for the evening. But, 'Back in the Game' at 830P dropped to 6.35 million, a four+ million drop in audience in one half hour. 'Modern Family' at 8P was ABC's #1 program and pulled 10.94 (down 13.04%), slightly less then 'Criminal Minds'. LIVE+7 will determine which program actually won the #1 spot for the evening. But that is all it will do as the network's line up for the balance of the evening fell apart after that. 'Super Fun Night' at 830P could not stand up to the competition and could only muster 5.95 million viewers, a drop of over 4 million in a half hour and down 25% compared to last year in this time slot. Then at 10P 'Nashville' with 5.76 million (down 15% compared to last season) simply was not competitive to the power of the Elizabeth & Ted show over on CBS.
Leaving NBC to suffer one more night when football or 'The Voice' does not appear on its schedule. 'Revolution' led off the evening in slow motion, drawing only 5.42 million but up 16.67% above last year at 8P. 'Law & Order-SVU' (up 6.25%) with the retirement episode of long-time Richard Belzer's (character Sergeant John Munch) role on the program pushed up NBC viewers at 9P with 7.48 million. That gave The Peacock Network very little support at 10P for 'Ironside', where it could only manage to draw 4.80 million (down 26.67% from last year). Too bad. It was a very inventive episode filled with backstory information building the character formation with flashbacks. But this most under-appreciated program has been cancelled by NBC. It is an unfortunate fate for a program that is this good to be placed on a network this bad.
A&E finished as top cable network for the evening and gained 3.726,500 million viewers on average with its top program, 'Duck Dynasty' drawing 7.260 million at 10P finishings as the #3 program in that time period on all of television.
The CW gave NBC all it could at 8P when 'Arrow' drew a great 3.06 million viewers. 'The Tomorrow People' followed up at 9P, drawing 2.15 million.
The power of CBS throughout the evening allowed it's late show, 'Late Show with David Letterman' to win at 1130P with 2.7 rating and a 7 share, trouncing NBC's 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' able to scramble with 2.3/6. ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' finished badly with a 1.9/5. It's performance gave little hope for 'Nightline' following it and only drew 1.2/4 on an evening of big news of governmental shutdown being averted. Blame it on 'Criminal Minds' and the rest of the CBS programming block. Late, late night saw CBS' 'Craig Ferguson' in a rare win at 1235A with a 1.5/5 while NBC's usual leader, 'Jimmy Fallon' finishing behind with a 1.2/4. Late, late, late found NB's 'Last Call with Carson Daly' pulling in 08./4.
For the record, CBS was #1 on Wednesday evening with 10.089 million viewers and a 6.3 rating and 10 share. FOX drew 8.060 million viewers and had a 5.2/9 making it #2 for the evening; ABC #3 finished with 7.483 million and a 4.5/7, NBC #4 with 5.891 million viewers and a 3.8/6. A&E finished #5 with 3.727 million viewers, the top cable network of the evening; Univision was #6 with 3.1 million and a 1.6/3 while The CW #7 had 2.589 million viewers and finished with a 1.7/4. Telemundo #8 with 1.2 million viewers and a 0.7/1.
All of which means, people were….
Switching Channels!
SOME OTHER FACTS FROM THIS EVENING: Richard Belzer retired a character on Wednesday that not only began on another show, NBC's 'Homicide: Live on the Street (1993-1999) but continued on that same network show 'Law & Order-SVU' (1999-2013). However not too many people know that Belzer played this character on seven other series and a sketch on a talk show, making 'Munch' the only fictional character to appear on 10 different television shows played by a single actor. For the record, they were: 'Homicide: Life on the Street' (NBC); 'Law & Order' (NBC); 'The X-Files' (FOX); 'The Beat' (UPN; 'Law & Order: Trial by Jury' (NB); 'Arrested Development' (FOX); 'TheWire' (HBO); '30 Rock' (NBC); 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (NBC) and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC). Belzer has played Det. Munch for twenty-one consecutive season ('Homicide-7 seasons & 'Law & Order: SVU'-14 seasons), a primetime record in the history of television.
ACROSS THE POND: A very large audience, 11 million viewers, watched ITV's World Cup qualifier with England beating Poland Wednesday. Proves one thing: Football is popular no matter where you live.


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One of Sleepy Jeff Sessions' major failings was his appointments. Rod Rosenstein is particularly horrendous, but what is worse is Jeff Sessions recommending to the President Democrats to fill positions in the Department of Justice (DOJ), especially in sensitive positions like U.S. Attorneys (USA). In the case of Rosenstein, he was a defacto Democrat, serving as the USA for the District of Maryland. Similarly, Jeff Sessions has given us life long Democrats like Alex Tse, who is protecting his fellow Democrats from criminal prosecution, to whit, Libby Schaaf. Similarly, the Democrat who Jeff Sessions recommended as USA for the District of Oregon, Billy Williams, is also protecting a public official, Judge Monica Herranz, who helped an illegal alien escape arrest. [Mexican Judge Helps Mexican Illegal Alien Escape, by Federale, VDare, March 5, 2017]
But in another case, where there is a solid Republican USA, the outcome of a local official helping an illegal alien escape arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is different.
Minutes into the Newton District Court hearing for Jose Medina-Perez, his defense attorney asked the judge if he could approach the bench for a quick chat.
There, in hushed tones and whispers, the attorney walked through his client's predicament with District Judge Shelley M. Joseph and a state prosecutor. They debated what to do with the defendant, who was in immediate danger of being deported.
Medina-Perez, picked up by Newton police on drug charges, faced a fugitive warrant for drunken driving in Pennsylvania and a detainer from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a courtroom audio recording of the bench conference. In fact, an ICE agent was in the courthouse, waiting to detain Perez and start the deportation process.
[ICE Agent Was In Courthouse. Did Judge And Others Help Man Flee?, by By Andrea Estes and Maria Cramer, Boston Globe, December 2, 2018]
And Judge Joseph decided that she would help Medina-Perez escape arrest, knowing full well he was an illegal alien, a flagrant criminal act by someone who should know better.
"ICE is going to get him," the judge told the attorneys during the April 2 sidebar conversation. "What if we continue [the case]?" she suggested, before instructing a clerk to turn off the courtroom's audio recorder. Whatever was said during the next 58 seconds went unrecorded.
Minutes later, Medina-Perez was escorted downstairs, released from custody, and allowed out a back door, according to two people briefed on the episode. He scaled a fence and took off, leaving the immigration agent behind, the people said.
And the big difference is that in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, there's a Federalist Society Republican in the USA position, Andrew Lelling.
This was not the first time a Newton judge has appeared to help an undocumented immigrant — last year a man accused of rape facing deportation was released on $2,500 bail — but this time the US attorney in Boston has convened a grand jury to investigate.
The actions of the judge and court personnel that afternoon are the focus of a probe into whether they broke the law in helping Medina-Perez evade federal authorities, according to five people with direct knowledge. Several court employees have recently testified before the grand jury, one of the sources said.
Compare this to the Jeff Sessions Democrats Alex Tse and Billy Williams. Both those Sessions creatures have been protecting government officials who aid illegal aliens in violation of Title 8 United States Code Section 1324, Bringing In and Harboring Certain Aliens.
Let's hope that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker gets the word out to other USAs and prosecutions begin. Whitaker should also fire Williams and Tse.


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Pensacola, FL – A mother has been arrested for perjury after she lied about having been a witness when her son was shot by police.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) said in a press release that 36-year-old Sheekina Williams had been charged with providing false information to law enforcement and perjury during an officer use-of-force investigation in connection with an incident that involved her son, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
"In public integrity investigations such as this, FDLE's role is to determine the facts so prosecutors can make appropriate charging decisions," FDLE Pensacola Special Agent in Charge Jack Massey said in a statement. "For this to happen, it is imperative for people to provide truthful information."
Her son, Antonio Desmond Smith, was arrested on Nov. 10, 2018 after he tried to run over two Escambia County deputies, according to WKRG.
The deputies were trying to arrest Smith on an outstanding warrant at the time, and shot and wounded him when he attacked them with his vehicle.
His mother told deputies that she had been standing on her front porch when the incident occurred and was a witness to the shooting, WEAR reported.
However, FDLE investigators reviewed all the available surveillance video of the scene and determined that Williams had not actually seen her son's altercation with the deputies.
She was arrested and booked into the Escambia County jail on Friday, and has since bonded out, WEAR reported.
The Florida State's Attorney's Office ruled the shooting was justified and the use-of-force was reasonable under Florida law on Jan. 23, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
The state's attorney's office said no charges would be filed against the deputy who shot Smith in the arm.
Smith was charged with aggravated battery upon a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence, possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance (cannabis), possession of drug paraphernalia and manufacture, delivery, or possession with the intent to sell, according to the Pensacola News Journal.


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Americans create an identity out of their career. But for many Americans, it's harmful to their mental health to commit so fully to their job.
Over 20% of Americans admit to feeling burnout from their job the majority of the time. And 44% admit to feeling burnt out sometimes.
Feeling exhausted and helpless all the time can take a big toll on your well being.
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Learn all the tips you need for recognizing and overcoming burnout
What Is Burnout?
The word "burnout" is thrown around a lot as more and more people experience this feeling. But do you know what burnout actually consists of? The actual definition of burnout is, "exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration"
While everyone feels tired or unmotivated at some point in life, someone suffering from burnout has these feelings over a long time. Most often, the term is used to describe work burnout caused by stress associated with your job. But, burnout can happen for any aspect of your life, from parenthood to a certain hobby.
Burnout syndrome can be hard to identify in the early stages. The longer that your burnout goes without you addressing it, the harder it can be to get your mind and body back on track.
Ways to Overcome Burnout
The first step in overcoming burnout is identifying exactly what is causing it. It's easy to say that your whole life or job is causing your burnout, but that's not always the case. Many times, one toxic person in your life or draining task at work is all it takes to cause burnout.
Start keeping track of when you feel the signs of burnout discussed above. When you start to feel any of these symptoms, write down what activities were occurring before you began to feel this way or who you were talking to. Over the weeks, you may be able to identify exactly what is causing your burnout.
Once you identify what's causing the issue, use the following tips to help you overcome the burnout.
Establish a Good Work-Life Balance
The first step to counter the signs of burnout is to establish a healthy work-life balance. Many times, burnout and related stress are caused by overworking yourself.
If you find that your work-related issues follow you home after you clock out, you need to work on setting boundaries. When you're finished with your workday, stop checking your emails or answer work-related phone calls. As soon as you step through your front door, focus your thoughts on your home and your family and forget any work worries until the next day.
In some positions, this type of separation isn't always possible. But, you should be able to set certain hours that are off-limit for work-related activities.
Focus on the Rewarding Portions of Your Job
Another way you can avoid burnout is to focus on the rewarding portions of your job. When you're overwhelmed, it's easy to forget the things that you love about your career.
Take a moment to identify a few work-related tasks you truly enjoy. This could be helping a happy customer find a solution or presenting positive reports to your boss and coworker.
Make these satisfying moments a priority in your workday. It will give you something to look forward to and make your stresses appear less important.
Practice Self-Care
One of the best ways to combat burnout is to practice self-care. This means you prioritize both your physical and mental wellbeing by listening to your body.
Self-care looks different for every person, so you'll have to find what habits work best to ease your stress and exhaustion. Some people may enjoy taking a long bath or reading a good book before bed. While others may see results from using safe CBD to provide relaxation.
Once you find an activity that makes you feel better, work hard to make it a habit. Put this activity on your schedule regularly and make an effort to take care of yourself.
Find a New Career
If you've tried all of the above and still suffer from burnout, it may be time for you to separate yourself from the root cause. Walking away from your career isn't easy, but at a certain point, you need to prioritize yourself above others.
Start by finding a new career path you think would bring joy to your life. Look for something that plays off your skills and would provide an adequate income, all while being less stressful than your current position. Once you discover your new passion, you'll want to land a job offer before you quit your old job.
Once you have a new job secured, write a letter of resignation and put in your two weeks' notice. Don't allow your employer to think that you could be persuaded to stay for more money or fewer responsibilities. If the job is causing your burnout now, that all won't magically disappear in the future.
Overcoming Burnout Is Possible and Healthy
Now that you know a little bit more about burnout, it's easy to see that overcoming burnout is possible. While the process can take some time, it will be worth it for both your mental and physical health.
The first step is to recognize that you have burnout and try to isolate what is causing that, whether it be your whole job or just a toxic person or task. Once you recognize what is causing your burnout, you can then work on overcoming it through proper work-life balance and self-care. If you can't seem to overcome the issue on your own, it may be time to separate yourself from the cause of your burnout.
Looking for more ways to take care of yourself? Head to the Health and Fitness section of this site for more great content.


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While several of the producers taking part in the annual PGA Nominees Breakfast, which was held today, applauded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for moving to address diversity issues within that organization, they pointed out that change really has to start at the beginning of the production process and not when awards are handed out at the end of it.
"I think the things the Academy has just made is a great step," Alejandro Inarritu, a nominee for The Revenant said, "but the Academy really is at the end of the chain." He went on to say, "Hopefully, active change, positive change, they can start at the beginning of the chain." He added, "The complexity of the demographics of this country should be reflected not only at the end of the chain," noting that "cinema is the mirror where we can all see ourselves."
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That sentiment was seconded by Sicario's Basil Iwanyk, who observed, "I think that a big mistake is just to focus on how the Academy votes and not work backwards to about how movies and television are generated." As "a white guy," he admitted, "I don't have that experience in terms of feeling left out." But, he continued, "I felt that the rage toward the Academy was justified, but that's not the problem. The problem comes much earlier in the process."
Scott Bernstein, one of the producers of Straight Outta Compton, who stood in on the panel for producer-director F. Gary Gray, who was stranded on the East Coast by the snowstorm, first told of how a white test audience was won over by the movie after watching an R-rated trailer and realizing it was about the creator of Beats by Dre and then commented that "movies are not exclusive, they are inclusive. That's what all these stories represent. And I'm not saying the Academy is inclusive or exclusive. We've all made movies up here that reflect the world." He added, "This conversation has begun."
Speaking of the responsibility that producers themselves have to address the issue in their work, The Big Short's Dede Gardner summed it up, saying, "It starts with us. It's a position of tremendous power."
PGA president Gary Lucchesi moderated the conversation, which took place at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood and which was sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter. Participating were producers from all 10 films nominated for the PGA's top film award. They also included Kristie Macosko Krieger from Bridge of Spies; Finola Dwyer, Brooklyn; Andrew Macdonald, Ex Machina; Doug Mitchell, Mad Max: Fury Road; Michael Schaefer, The Martian and Michael Sugar, Spotlight.
Much of the discussion involved the nuts-and-bolts challenges that producers face in development, financing, casting and production, with Lucchesi teasing out the commonalities among the movies.
Mitchell explained, for example, how Fury Road initially was set to shoot in the desert in Australia, but when a drought and then a subsequent flood turned that desert into "a flower field," the production moved instead to Namibia. And Schaefer got a laugh when he then explained that in looking for locations for The Martian, which ultimately filmed in Budapest and Jordan, his production first scouted Australia only to stumble upon that same flower field.
Lucchesi also pointed out that when it came to casting three of the nominated movies — Brooklyn, Ex Machina and The Revenant — all cast Domhnall Gleeson. Joked Inarritu before praising the actor's talent, "He was very cheap by the way. "The PGA Awards themselves will be held this evening at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.
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The government will approve the second edition of the 'Start-up Nation' program intended to provide support for 10,000 new projects, with a maximum of 200,000 lei (rd 42,000 euro, ed. note) for each beneficiary, Premier Viorica Dancila announced on Friday.
"The 'Start-up Nation' entrepreneurship support program launched by the PSD-ALDE government proved to be a success. Over 8,000 new businesses were set up and more than 20,000 jobs were created at its first edition in 2017. These results encourage us to continue this program, yet in a simplified form that better meets the expectations of young people who plan to start a business. Through the second edition of this program, which we'll be adopting at today's government meeting, we intend to provide support for 10,000 projects, with a maximum grant of 200,000 lei for each beneficiary. We will pay more attention to business development in those areas of the country with a lower number of small and medium enterprises, and we also envisage stronger support for entrepreneurs, by slashing certain administrative procedures and granting funding in advance," the Premier said in the opening of the Executive's meeting.


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The MPR supports the strengthening of MRPB as a "bridge" for the central-regional government
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Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Bambang Soesatyo supports steps to strengthen the West Papua People's Assembly (MRPB) as a "golden bridge" between the central government and regional governments in Papua.
"I catch the spirit and aura so that MRPB's existence is empowered. I agree because of what it was formed for," said Bamsoet when receiving the West Papua MRP hearing at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Monday.
According to him, the MPR RI for Papua always involves MRPB to be an active part of the development process in Papua and West Papua.
The focus according to Bamsoet is to ensure the involvement of the people of Papua and West Papua while maximizing the role and function of the MRPB.
"Because we at the MPR do not want MRPB to exist but do not fulfill it, so there must be a role for MRPB as a bridge between the center and the regions," he said.
The same thing was said by the Secretary of the MPR RI for Papua Filep Wamafma that the MRPB should not be seen as a complement to Special Autonomy (Otsus) but how to make it an institution that protects the basic rights of Indigenous Papuans (OAP).
He suggested that the MRPB be strengthened to protect the basic rights of OAP and that the government should not be too oriented towards accelerating the process without looking at the actual issues raised.
"We all have to prioritize MRPB because cultural representatives, women. The President, DPR, and MPR RI need input who call MRPB," he said.
Also attending the audience were Deputy Chairmen of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly, Arsul Sani and Hidayat Nur Wahid, Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly for Papua Yorrys Raweyai (Chairman of Committee II DPD RI), Secretary of the MPR RI For Papua Filep Wamafma (DPD RI member), and members of the Indonesian MPR. For Papua Robert Kardinal (member of Commission X DPR RI).
While the MRPB present included the Chairperson of the MRPB Maxsi Nelson Ahoren, the Chairperson of the MRPB Household Affairs Committee Yulianus Thebu, as well as the leader of the MRPB Customary, Religious and Women's Working Group.
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Part 2, Division 2: Questions and Answers
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Study Questions
1. Why does Gregor cling to the picture of the woman in furs on the wall?
2. What causes Mrs. Samsa to faint on the sofa?
3. Why does Gregor run after Grete after his mother faints?
4. What kind of job has Mr. Samsa taken?
5. Why doesn't Gregor recognize his father in his new uniform?
6. How does Mr. Samsa react when he first comes into the apartment and sees his wife lying on the floor?
7. How does Mr. Samsa punish Gregor?
8. Why does Gregor lose consciousness?
9. Who saves Gregor from an almost certain death?
10. How has the balance of power in the Samsa household changed by the end of Part 2?
1. Gregor feels a certain attachment for this picture. He had cut it out of a magazine and framed it at one time. It is something special for him. The figure of the woman may remind him of his own mother, or it may just give him a sense of warmth and comfort knowing it's there on his wall for him to gaze at.
2. Mrs. Samsa faints when she sees Gregor sprawled out across the picture on the wall.
3. Gregor is worried that his mother may be dying and so runs after Grete to try to help.
4. Mr. Samsa has taken a job as a bank messenger.
5. Gregor hardly recognizes his father at first when he comes into the apartment because he is wearing a blue uniform and because he looks so unlike the man that he was used to seeing sitting around the house in his dressing gown. The sudden change in his father's appearance jolts Gregor.
6. Mr. Samsa is greatly upset and angry because he knew Gregor would one day get "loose" in the apartment, and now he sees that he was right.
7. Mr. Samsa stones Gregor with apples.
8. One apple gets stuck in Gregor's back. This is a crushing blow and mortal wound. It weakens Gregor, and so he loses consciousness.
9. Mrs. Samsa begs her husband to spare Gregor's life.
10. Now that Mr. Samsa is again earning money, he has the upper hand and is no longer dependent upon Gregor for his comfort and security. And since Gregor is now no longer able to work, he must depend upon his father, and to a lesser degree, upon his sister and mother, for his survival.