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Josiah Renews the Covenant, 1-30
2 Kings 23:1 Then the king called together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.
See also 2 Chron 34.
2 Kings 23:2 he went up to the temple of the LORD with the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, the priests and the prophets-all the people from the least to the greatest. He read in their hearing all the words of the Book of the Covenant, which had been found in the temple of the LORD.
He read in their hearing – 'Even after the invention of the alphabet, many of the people in the ancient Near East were illiterate, and thus the public reading of documents had an important function.' (IVP Background Commentary)
The reading of the entire book of Deuteronomy would have taken 2-3 hours.
2 Kings 23:3 The king stood by the pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the LORD-to follow the LORD and keep his commands, regulations and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, thus confirming the words of the covenant written in this book. Then all the people pledged themselves to the covenant.
All the people pledged themselves to the covenant – 'As the Book of God's Law was read to Josiah, he was shocked, frightened, and humbled. He realized what a great gap existed between his efforts to lead his people to God and God's expectations for his chosen nation. He was overwhelmed by God's holiness and immediately tried to expose his people to that holiness. The people did respond, but the Bible makes it clear that their renewed worship of God was much more out of respect for Josiah than out of personal understanding of their own guilt before God.' (Life Application)
We do not get the impression that the people responded with wholeheartedness, enthusiasm, or even remorse. Just as an earlier generation had followed Manasseh too readily, so this generation followed Josiah, but not from the heart.
'How would you describe your relationship with God? Are your feeble efforts at holiness based mostly on a desire to "go along" with a well-liked leader or popular opinion? Or are you, like Josiah, deeply humbled by God's Word, realizing that great gap between your life and the kind of life God expects, realizing your deep need to be cleansed and renewed by him? Humble obedience pleases God. Good intentions, even reforms, are not enough. You must allow God's Word to truly humble you and change your life.' (Life Application)
2 Kings 23:4 The king ordered Hilkiah the high priest, the priests next in rank and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal and Asherah and all the starry hosts. He burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of the Kidron Valley and took the ashes to Bethel.
'These verses (4-24) catalogue the removal and destruction of all the paraphernalia of the idolatrous practices introduced by Manasseh. The fact that the report of this follows the renewal of the covenant implies that all these actions were carried out in reponse to the lawbook. However, several of them involved the temple precincts (4, 6, 7, 11, 12), which were already being renovated when the book was found. It therefore seems likely that the writer has put together reforms which occurred both before and after the discovery of the lawbook (a view supported by 2 Chron 34:3-7).' (NBC)
Josiah's reforms deal with ten separate issues:-
He orders the priests to remove from the temple all cultic vessels used in worship of other gods. When they complete the task, the king burns them all.
"He causes to cease" the "pagan priests" who staff the high places where the people worship idols.
He burns the Asherah pole Manasseh placed in the temple.
He demolishes the living quarters of "male shrine prostitutes".
He desecrates the high places "from Geba to Beersheba," Judah's northern and southern boundaries.
He demolishes shrines in the city gates.
He defiles Topheth, where child sacrifices had been made in honor of Molech.
He takes ornamental horses "dedicated to the sun" from the temple entrance.
He removes altars on roofs, probably set aside for worship of astral deities (cf. 2 Kings 20:11; 21:3–5; Zeph 1:5).
He desecrates, then smashes, the high places Solomon built for his wives.
(NAC, whose wording is closely followed here)
All the starry hosts – 'Worship of the starry hosts refers to the worship of the celestial gods (sun god, moon god and Venus particularly; in Babylonia, Shamash, Sin and Ishtar respectively), who were primary in most ancient religions. Controlling the calendar and time, seasons and weather, they were viewed as the most powerful of the gods. They provided signs by which omens were read, and they looked down on all…Stamp seals from Israel in this period show that astral deities were very popular. There were many constellations recognized by the Mesopotamian astrologers (many, though not all, the same we recognize today, transmitted through the Greeks), but the Zodiac is not yet known at this time.' (IVP Background Commentary)
'Evidence of Josiah's purge is found in the record preserved in Israelite stamp seals. The seals portraying familiar symbols of fertility gods, sun god and astral deities of earlier periods are replaced in this period with seals that contain only the inscription identifying the individual, with occasional decoration such as pomegranates.' (IVP Background Commentary)
2 Kings 23:5 he did away with the pagan priests appointed by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the towns of Judah and on those around Jerusalem-those who burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations and to all the starry hosts.
The pagan priests – 'It is plausible that these priests mentioned here served the shrines of West Semitic deities such as Baal and Asherah, though some consider them renegade priests of Yahweh.' (IVP Background Commentary)
2 Kings 23:6 he took the Asherah pole from the temple of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem and burned it there. He ground it to powder and scattered the dust over the graves of the common people.
Burned…ground…scattered – indicating total destruction and desecration of the deity.
2 Kings 23:7 he also tore down the quarters of the male shrine prostitutes, which were in the temple of the LORD and where women did weaving for Asherah.
The male shrine prostitutes – The underlying term refers to 'sacred males', and it is not clear that prostitution was involved. What is more clear is that they were devotees of foreign deities.
Women did weaving for Asherah – 'The fashioning of woven and embroidered garments used to place on the statues of gods in Mesopotamia is well known.' (IVP Background Commentary)
2 Kings 23:8 Josiah brought all the priests from the towns of Judah and desecrated the high places, from Geba to Beersheba, where the priests had burned incense. He broke down the shrines at the gates-at the entrance to the Gate of Joshua, the city governor, which is on the left of the city gate.
From Geba to Beersheba – representing north and south respectively. Josiah purged the entire land of Judah of foreign worship practices.
The shrines at the gates – At Dan just such a shrine has been found just inside the city gate.
2 Kings 23:9 Although the priests of the high places did not serve at the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests.
2 Kings 23:10 he desecrated Topheth, which was in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, so no one could use it to sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech.
Jeremiah also refers to Topheth (the name means 'hearth') as a place where human sacrifices occurred. (Jer 7:31)
2 Kings 23:11 he removed from the entrance to the temple of the LORD the horses that the kings of Judah had dedicated to the sun. They were in the court near the room of an official named Nathan-Melech. Josiah then burned the chariots dedicated to the sun.
Horses…dedicated to the sun – 'In Assyrian mythology the sun (god) was carried across the sky in a chariot driven by his charioteer Rakibil. In the syncretism referred to here, Yahweh was probably being worshiped as a sun god, and the chariot and horses represented his vehicle. Archaeological evidence is provided by Iron Age horse figurines with solar disks and by the Taanach cult stand, which portrays a horse with a sun-disk on its back.' (IVP Background Commentary)
2 Kings 23:12 He pulled down the altars the kings of Judah had erected on the roof near the upper room of Ahaz, and the altars Manasseh had built in the two courts of the temple of the LORD. He removed them from there, smashed them to pieces and threw the rubble into the Kidron Valley.
2 Kings 23:13 The king also desecrated the high places that were east of Jerusalem on the south of the Hill of Corruption-the ones Solomon king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the vile goddess of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the vile god of Moab, and for Molech the detestable god of the people of Ammon.
Solomon had provided altars and shrines for his wives to worship their own gods, 1 Kings 11:5-7.
2 Kings 23:14 Josiah smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles and covered the sites with human bones.
2 Kings 23:15 Even the altar at Bethel, the high place made by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin-even that altar and high place he demolished. He burned the high place and ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole also.
2 Kings 23:16 Then Josiah looked around, and when he saw the tombs that were there on the hillside, he had the bones removed from them and burned on the altar to defile it, in accordance with the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who foretold these things.
'Josiah is fulfilling the prophecy in 1 Kings 13:2. In both Mesopotamia and Israel the worst criminals were not accorded a proper burial, and their bones were either burned or discarded. This was the worst possible thing for an individual, since one's spiritual existence was intertwined with their physical existence (for more information see comments on Nu 3:12-13 and Jos 8:29). Thus if one's bones were destroyed, the individual's existence was also extinguished.' (IVP Background Commentary)
2 Kings 23:17 The king asked, "What is that tombstone I see?" The men of the city said, "It marks the tomb of the man of God who came from Judah and pronounced against the altar of Bethel the very things you have done to it."
2 Kings 23:18 "Leave it alone," he said. "Don't let anyone disturb his bones." So they spared his bones and those of the prophet who had come from Samaria.
2 Kings 23:19 Just as he had done at Bethel, Josiah removed and defiled all the shrines at the high places that the kings of Israel had built in the towns of Samaria that had provoked the LORD to anger.
'Josiah goes beyond Bethel into the country of Israel and destroys the shrines the Israelites had built for their idol worship. He has the priests serving in these shrines killed. Josiah could move in Israelite territory quite freely to do this because Assyria, which had conquered Israel a century before, was declining in power and losing control of its outlying areas, and would soon be conquered by Babylon.' (Evangelical Commentary on the Bible)
2 Kings 23:20 Josiah slaughtered all the priests of those high places on the altars and burned human bones on them. Then he went back to Jerusalem.
2 Kings 23:21 The king gave this order to all the people: "Celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant."
'Josiah next undertakes positive action. He calls for the celebration of the Passover. (see Ex 12:14 Le 23:4-5 Nu 28:16 Deut 16:2-3) The Passover had not been celebrated in full accordance with Mosaic law since early days in Canaan. Even David, Solomon, and Hezekiah had not done so completely.' (Evangelical Commentary on the Bible)
'Josiah's Passover was not simply a jamboree to celebrate his reforms. The Passover itself was observed in obedience to the Book of the Covenant (21). These verses do not mean that no Passover had been celebrated at all during the Judges period or the monarchy; the point is rather that Josiah's Passover was unique in its scope and the way it was observed. Instead of the family festival celebrated at home, as envisaged in Ex. 12-13, Josiah held a national festival focused on Jerusalem, in keeping with Dt. 16:1-8. (According to 2 Chron 30 Hezekiah had held a national Passover festival in Jerusalem, but that had been somewhat irregular since it had taken place in the second month instead of the first.)' (NBC)
'Josiah's emphasis on the Passover is one more attempt on his part to take the covenant nation back to their roots. It is as if he believes the nation has a chance to survive if the people will return to basics like an emphasis on God's Word, on covenant keeping, and on ceremonies that pass the faith from one generation to another. Despite Huldah's prophetic message that predicts Judah's doom, the king works to save the nation. In this way he acts like Moses, who serves God and Israel even after he knows that neither he nor his people will reach Canaan. Both leaders work to redeem the time and the remnant and to offer the witness that God is worth serving under any and all circumstances.' (NAC)
2 Kings 23:22 Not since the days of the judges who led Israel, nor throughout the days of the kings of Israel and the kings of Judah, had any such Passover been observed.
2 Kings 23:23 But in the eighteenth year of King Josiah, this Passover was celebrated to the LORD in Jerusalem.
2 Kings 23:24 Furthermore, Josiah got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and all the other detestable things seen in Judah and Jerusalem. This he did to fulfill the requirements of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had discovered in the temple of the LORD.
This is in accordance with Deut 18:8-14.
2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did-with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses.
2 Kings 23:26 Nevertheless, the LORD did not turn away from the heat of his fierce anger, which burned against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to provoke him to anger.
Could not good king Josiah's thirty-year reign make up for all the wickedness of his grandfather Manasseh and his father Amon?
Manasseh himself had the advantage of being the son of a good king – Hezekiah. Indeed, it is likely that he was co-regent with his father for ten years. Nevertheless, he repeated all the sins of the Canaanites. 'He murdered so many righteous men that there were too few to defend Jerusalem when the need arose; (2 Kings 21:10-15) all of which the people tolerated. This ruthless monarch ordered Isaiah "sawed in two." (Heb 11:37) Manasseh's idolatry and unrighteousness brought Judah and Jerusalem to unavoidable rejection by God' (2 Kings 24:3 Jer 15:4) (HSB).
Manasseh did indeed have a 'deathbed conversion', 2 Chron 33:12-13. But it was too late to reverse the trends in his own household and in society. 2 Chron 33:23 points out that his son Amon 'did not humble himself before the Lord.
From the beginning of his reign at the age of 8, Josiah walked in the ways of David and not those of his father and grandfather. He initiated a period of great reformation and revival. But it did not succeed in reversing the deep evil in society. Outward and gross forms of idolatry were abolished. The people followed their king – perhaps out of fear. 'If the early chapters of Jeremiah reflect the conditions under King Josiah, then they describe the people's deep inner apostasy, not only before Josiah's reform and discovery of the Book of the Law, but also during and following it' (HSB). The repentance and reformation were 'too little, too late', and the judgement that had been foretold was duly executed.
2 Kings 23:27 So the LORD said, "I will remove Judah also from my presence as I removed Israel, and I will reject Jerusalem, the city I chose, and this temple, about which I said, 'There shall my Name be.'"
2 Kings 23:28 As for the other events of Josiah's reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?
2 Kings 23:29 While Josiah was king, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt went up to the Euphrates River to help the king of Assyria. King Josiah marched out to meet him in battle, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo.
2 Kings 23:30 Josiah's servants brought his body in a chariot from Megiddo to Jerusalem and buried him in his own tomb. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and anointed him and made him king in place of his father.
Jehoahaz King of Judah, 31-35
2 Kings 23:31 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother's name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.
2 Kings 23:32 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.
2 Kings 23:33 Pharaoh Neco put him in chains at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he might not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.
2 Kings 23:34 Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah and changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim. But he took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, and there he died.
2 Kings 23:35 Jehoiakim paid Pharaoh Neco the silver and gold he demanded. In order to do so, he taxed the land and exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land according to their assessments.
Jehoiakim King of Judah, 36-37
2 Kings 23:36 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother's name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.
2 Kings 23:37 And he did evil in the eyes of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.


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Erica had an abortion at 11 weeks and wishes she'd been more prepared
/ Holly Edwards-Smith
Erica (not pictured) never imagined she'd go through an abortion.
Erica (not her real name) always thought that if she ever got unexpectedly pregnant she would have an abortion.
She never expected to actually need one.
Erica says she wasn't at all prepared for the experience of having a surgical abortion. She wants to share her experience so other women don't feel the same.
How counselling may help if you are considering an abortion
Deciding to have an abortion may not be a situation you ever imagined yourself in and it could also evoke emotions and feelings you weren't prepared for.
An unexpected pregnancy
Erica's period had been late before but, when she realised she may have missed one, panic set in.
"I got in the car and drove to my mum's house to go see my sister," she says.
When the pregnancy test lit up with two little red lines — a weak positive — Erica and her sister didn't know how to react.
"It's obviously not a funny thing but we just started laughing," she says.
"And I was like, 'That can't be right. I must have just done it wrong.'"
A subsequent blood test showed that Erica was between six and 12 weeks pregnant.
She decided not to tell the man involved as it was from a casual encounter. While Erica wasn't on birth control, they did use a condom.
The decision process wasn't black and white.
"Long-term in my life I wasn't even sure if I wanted kids," Erica says.
"I'd always thought, no, [I wouldn't keep it]".
But Erica's body had already begun to change due to the pregnancy hormones, and it was starting to make her question everything.
Ultimately, after some back and forth, Erica realised it wasn't feasible for her to have a baby and decided she would go forward with an abortion.
Despite that decision, Erica felt wrong living her life as normal.
"I felt so guilty about having a glass of wine," she says.
Erica's GP recommended she contact a non-profit clinic in Perth for the procedure.
It wasn't the experience she hoped for.
Despite being told she'd never have children, Jane* had three pregnancies. She decided to terminate her third, but found it hard to do it her way without the necessary support.
You may have to wait
When Erica called the clinic she was told she wasn't able to have the procedure for a month.
"It was a shock," she says.
"I'm thinking: 'God, what if I am actually at the 12-week mark and I'm going further into my second trimester?'"
The provider that Erica used advised ABC Everyday that four weeks was a very abnormal wait time for the procedure and the maximum wait was usually less than two weeks.
Erica was advised she would be getting a surgical abortion given her blood results indicated she was further along in her pregnancy, and given the four-week waiting time for the procedure."I didn't know what that [surgical abortion] was and he didn't tell me anything about it on the phone," she says.
A surgical abortion is a day-surgery procedure where you have to go to a clinic that provides it. Surgical abortions can be performed later than nine weeks and might involve local anaesthetic or sometimes sedation.
Erica lives in Western Australia where it is legal to have an abortion up to 20 weeks gestation, with some restrictions for those under 16.
In WA, surgical abortions are performed for gestations of more than nine weeks. In 2018, there were 7,816 abortions performed, and 17.9 per cent of terminations were surgical, according to the most recent report by WA Health.
There is no national collation of termination numbers in Australia as not each State and Territory collect that information. Abortion laws varies across states and territories.
Erica (not pictured) says she wishes her experience was less clinical. (Unsplash: Jon Tyson)
Have you had an experience related to this topic you want to share? Email: everyday@abc.net.au
Reading about the procedure will be confronting
After she made her booking, Erica was sent an information pack with general information about the procedure and the potential after-effects, such as bleeding, pain, nausea and breast discomfort.
Erica found the material in it extremely confronting.
One line detailed medicine being inserted through the "back passage".
"That was a shock, I thought, 'Oh my God,'" Erica says.
"I didn't want to keep reading that stuff because I didn't want it to scare me and put me off on the day."
Erica said she did try and call the clinic a few times but found the process tedious.
The clinic does offer free counselling and support. However, Erica didn't make any appointments.
She paid $750 upfront for her procedure, but depending on where you live or your private health plan, some of the cost may be covered.
If you, or someone you know, needs help:
Sands (miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support) on 1300 072 637
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) on 1300 726 306
Bears of Hope (infant loss support for families) on 1300 114 673
Lifeline on 13 11 14
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
The experience can feel clinical
When the day finally came, Erica's sister took her to the clinic, which was in a "private, kind of hidden away" location in Perth, Erica explained.
On average, from check-in to check-out, a surgical abortion is said to take about four hours — Erica was there for six hours.
The actual procedure is estimated to take between five to 15 minutes.
Before the surgery, a nurse took Erica's blood, checked her weight and height and conducted an ultrasound to confirm gestation. It showed she was 11 weeks pregnant.
When Erica went into her procedure room she felt an immediate shift.
"These big metal doors open and suddenly you are in theatre," she says.
"That's when I started getting emotional and panicking."
Erica describes having a nurse on one side taking her blood pressure while the anaesthetist was on the other.
"It was so overwhelming I just started crying," she says.
"[The nurse] was kind of tapping my shoulder and it honestly seemed like she was irritated.
"She just said: 'You're fine love', and they started putting the oxygen mask on."
Post-abortion grief
Women who have an abortion are no more likely to suffer from mental health problems, research shows. But those who do grieve hope it becomes less taboo to talk about.
Prepare to feel exposed
After the procedure, Erica felt drowsy, confused and emotional.
"I was crying," she says.
"And you can hear all the girls next to you."
Erica remembers when another girl came out of theatre soon after there were no empty chairs for her.
"The nurse grabbed a wheelie office chair and tucked her into a desk," she says.
"It was in front of all the other girls … we were all facing her.
"She looked so vulnerable.
"I could not believe they were turning these girls out so quickly — that there was not even enough space for them to have a seat and recover."
Once she went home, Erica slept for hours as she recovered.
Luckily, she had minimal physical side effects.
Busting abortion myths
Did you know nearly 60 per cent of women seeking abortions already have kids? Busting myths around who is accessing abortions in Australia can help break the stigma.
Make sure you ask questions
Erica felt unprepared for much of what happened that day. Looking back, she wishes she asked more questions during the initial consultation.
"Don't be shy, ask endless questions," Erica says.
"If you want more information on the counselling or how to contact someone afterwards or in the lead up."
Erica doesn't regret her decision but the impact of the procedure lingers.
"I still do feel so sad about it and it really does change your outlook," she says.
"It's one of the most emotional things I've ever gone through.
"It's very different to how you imagine it. I don't know if I would be able to go through it again."
Laws and levels of access for abortion vary in each state and territory.
Speak to your GP or local sexual health clinic about the options available where you live.
Family Planning Alliance Australia has links to state and territory sexual health services
Marie Stopes Australia operates clinics in Qld, NSW, ACT, Victoria, NT and WA and can provide tele-abortion in some circumstances for other states
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby has a helpline to speak to a nurse about your pregnancy and options on 1800 882 436
Children By Choice has an online tool with questions to ask yourself about your pregnancy
Lifeline can provide support for your mental health in times of stress, 13 11 14
Kids Helpline can provide support for your mental health in times of stress, 1800 551 800
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Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget envisions an activist agenda
Limits were placed on higher spending
By John Myers / Los Angeles Times (TNS)
For the seventh time in eight years, California's government is poised to collect a sizable cash surplus under projections in the $222.2-billion state budget Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted to the Legislature on Friday — a remarkable streak even in the face of steadily higher spending, most notably on K-12 education and healthcare for low-income residents.
Those programs would remain the focus of government growth under the plan unveiled by Newsom. Elsewhere, he urged lawmakers to limit their requests for more spending in light of expectations that the state and national economies will grow more slowly in the immediate future.
But the budget crafted by Newsom is hardly cautious. Although it seeks limited growth in long-term commitments, the governor proposes to expand state government's reach into policy areas that have historically been the purview of local and federal government. Those include new efforts to combat a worsening homelessness crisis, lower the cost of prescription drugs and better protect the rights of California consumers.
"I'm very proud to be a Californian. I'm proud of this state," Newsom said. "And I'm proud of the budget that we are presenting today, but I am not naive about the areas where we're falling short."
Whether Newsom's fellow Democrats in the Legislature will agree to his approach is unclear. So, too, is whether the governor might soften his stance on year-over-year spending once a final budget is enacted in June. In 2019, his first year in office, Newsom signed a budget that boosted ongoing state expenditures by $4 billion. The independent Legislative Analyst's Office has since estimated those pledges will cost close to $6 billion a year once fully implemented, with some spending increases to take effect this spring.
Last month, legislative analysts recommended a cautious budget that would add no more than $1 billion in new, permanent expenditures. Newsom's budget reflects $153 billion in new spending from the general fund, the state's primary bank account. The vast majority of projected windfall revenue would be stashed away in California's so-called rainy day fund. By summer 2021, the reserve account would grow to an estimated $18 billion — more backup budget cash than at any other time in the state's history.
The detailed spending plan offers some limited versions of Democratic priorities. Most notable is Newsom's decision to support coverage in the state's Medi-Cal program for all residents over the age of 65, regardless of immigration status. The $80.5-million expansion of the healthcare program, in which eligibility is tied to income, builds on last year's decision to fully cover teens and young adults in the U.S. illegally. But the change won't take effect until 2021 and the governor has yet to embrace coverage for all immigrant adults, an idea with estimated annual costs as high as $1 billion.
Some of the most ambitious proposals were unveiled in the days leading up to Friday's formal submission of a spending plan for the fiscal year that begins in July. Those efforts include more than $1.4 billion to shelter and offer healthcare to California's homeless population, with more than half of the money to be offered as direct cash subsidies to local services. While lawmakers are expected to agree to the extra money, other parts of Newsom's new homelessness plan could be a tougher sell — most notably, his proposal to revamp rules governing mental healthcare spending funded by a tax on millionaires that was imposed by voters in 2004.
The governor has also asked the Legislature to sign off on a first-in-the-nation proposal to market and sell generic prescription drugs to the state's residents under a government-run operation. The effort comes on the heels of Newsom's push last year to harness the purchasing power of state and local agencies in hopes of lowering costs paid by taxpayers.
Newsom's new budget also proposes the creation of a state-run consumer protection agency, one that would monitor the business practices of financial institutions and also oversee debt collection companies. The effort is largely in response to the diminished activity of the federal government's consumer watchdog operations under President Trump.
The consumer oversight and drug pricing efforts are the budget plan's most striking proposals to continue a three-year effort by state lawmakers to position California as a policy and political counterweight to Trump. Taken as a whole, the effort has produced an agenda to either defy or ignore what happens in Washington and stretch the boundaries of what any single state can do on its own.
Last year, Newsom and Democratic legislators signed off on a state mandate to purchase health insurance after Republicans in Washington effectively repealed the national requirement under the Affordable Care Act. Californians who fail to get insured would have to pay a fine when filing their state tax returns in 2021 — at least $2,000 for a family of four, state officials said on Thursday.
Legislators will begin a detailed review of Newsom's budget later this month. Broad policy discussions on spending priorities generally dominate the winter and spring months in Sacramento, with detailed budget negotiations occurring after April tax revenues are collected. By law, the Legislature must send a completed fiscal plan to Newsom no later than June 15.
Local legislators critique Newsom's plan
Local Assemblyman James Gallagher, Republican of Yuba City, and state Sen. Jim Nielsen, Republican of Tehama County, issued statements in response to the release of Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed state budget for 2020-2021.
Gallagher:
"I am pleased that the governor has placed an emphasis on issues of emergency preparedness in his budget. Vegetation management and home hardening are key to making us more resilient to wildfires, and I am glad to see investment in these areas.
However, while funding is important, we need to complement this funding with policy changes to streamline these processes and ensure investments are targeted.
This includes expedited environmental review for projects that reduce fire risk and ensuring state law and regulations don't hamper efforts to harden our infrastructure and respond to emergencies. I look forward to continue working with the administration on these issues this year."
Nielsen:
"Governor Newsom presented a thoughtful budget to the Legislature. His proposal to maintain forest management will reduce fuel to help prevent wildfires. Funding to harden homes will help secure houses and potentially save lives.
I agree with the Governor that money is not the solution to every problem. Providing shelter is only a small part of the solution to homelessness.
We must address health care, substance abuse prevention, mental health and job training. It is important to encourage opportunities with benchmarks for success.
Teens are quickly becoming addicted to nicotine. His support to ban flavored nicotine products will bring much relief to parents, teachers and administrators as they help students kick nicotine addiction.
The use of taxpayer monies to give full health benefits to more adults living in the country illegally is concerning. This permanent spending is costly and will compete with funding for other critical services when the economy shrinks.
I caution the Governor and lawmakers to ensure we achieve results for Californians, and not just spend."


Special cake for special occasion like Rakhi.
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The Huston Standing Mirror is a gift special enough for the Huston boys to give to their wives.
Bill Huston built the original Standing Mirror for his wife, Mia, as a wedding gift in 1989. In 2005, shortly after coming to work at Huston & Company, Saer Huston built a standing mirror for his girlfriend, Genell, who is now his wife. The Standing Mirror is a lovely addition to any bedroom, and a wonderful gift.
Note: If ordering as a gift, we could handwrite a message on your mirror prior to finishing, at no additional charge.


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Herbs That Boost Your Immune System
in Lifestyle, Mens Health, Primiary Care, Stress Management, Vitamins, Wellbeing
Keeping your immune system strong during these stressful time needs to be top of your priority list. Even if you don't feel stressed, or don't think that you are, you are. The more you can do for your immune system the better your chances are of maintaining wellbeing through these times of uncertainty.
For as long as humans have been around, we've used plants as natural remedies for illness and as antivirals to combat infection. According to The Herbal Academy, "The first written record of medicinal plants was transcribed on clay tablets over 5000 years ago by the Sumerians, in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq)." All ancient cultures have proof of herbalists!
In short, we've always found plants to help us heal, no matter what type of illness. Herbs are rich sources of phytochemicals such alkaloids, anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoids, isoflavones, lignans, monoterpenes, organosulfides, phenolic acids, saponins– all phytochemicals with antimicrobial properties.
With all the information floating around about coronavirus, it's easy to feel nervous or overwhelmed. We thought we would start by reviewing some basics.
What is a Virus?
Viruses are very tiny germs made of genetic material inside of a protein coating. They cause diseases you've definitely heard of before, such as the flu, colds, chicken pox, and warts. Viruses invade normal cells of the body and use their reproductive processes to multiply and produce other cells like themselves. Different viruses attack different parts of your body (liver, lungs, blood, etc). However, when you get a virus, you don't always get sick– your body can fight off the infection. Essentially, herbs can be a powerful tool in supporting the immune system and fighting off infection!
Why Use Herbs to Fight Viruses?
Due to their concentration of potent plant compounds, herbs can help fight viruses. They are easy to access, uncontrolled by big pharmaceutical companies, and wonderful for supporting the body's natural functions. Herbs are also filled with protective polyphenols, which are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Plus, herbs taste delicious!
What are Antiviral Herbs?
"Antiviral herbs inhibit the development of viruses. Many of the best antiviral herbs boost the immune system, which allows the body to attack viral pathogens. This can be even better than attacking specific pathogens, which antiviral drugs are designed to do, because pathogens mutate over time and become less susceptible to treatment. Not only do antiviral herbs fight viral infections, boost the immune system and work as flu natural remedies, but they have a number of other health benefits, such as cardiovascular, digestive and anti-inflammatory support," says Dr. Josh Axe.
What herbs boost the immune system?
Immunostimulant herbs, also known as immunostimulators, are herbs that activate the immune system by increasing its activity. Immunostimulants enhance or boost the body's natural defense against illness and disease. These herbs can help our bodies naturally fight off infections, colds and other viral inflammations. Along with the herbs we'll outline in further detail below, goldenseal, maca, and catnip can also boost the immune system. Cooking with garlic, onion, coconut oil, and shiitake mushrooms are all great ways to get doses of immunostimulators into your diet.
5 Powerful Herbs with Antiviral Properties
According to herbalist Steph Zabel, "Elder is one of the most treasured herbs of the herbalist's materia medica, and for hundreds of years has been deemed "nature's medicine chest" for its myriad beneficial applications. In Europe, elder was believed to hold such great power that it was thought that if a sick person were to simply touch an elder tree they would be healed. It is certainly one of the oldest and most popular plants of European herbalism, commonly planted in gardens, and a beloved staple of most homes….
Today elder is most highly regarded for its ability to address colds and flu. Modern research shows that elderberry can kill many strains of influenza, and shorten the duration of illness by stimulating the immune system. Elder can also help reduce upper respiratory congestion and swelling of the mucous membranes."
Elderberry is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, and rich in flavonoids (compounds with wonderful antioxidant properties). The flower of elderberry can be used as a diaphoretic herb to help reduce fever. Take 1-2 tablespoons of elderberry syrup everyday to keep your immune system strong.
"To make a strong elderberry tea, the dried berries need to be gently simmered rather than steeped like most tea. To do so, add 1 Tbsp. of dried berries to 2 cups of water. Gently simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, in a small covered pot; then strain and drink. Elderberry tea can be simmered like this on its own, but also mixes well with other herbs such as rosehips, cinnamon and/or ginger for a delicious beverage," says Steph Zabel.
Check out this Elderberry Plus Elixir. It's a favorite at The Alchemist's Kitchen! Ginger is added to ease nausea, arthritis, and menstrual pains, astragalus root to stimulate the immune system, plus several types of mushrooms to help the body deal with stress and fight off infections. This Elderberry Reishi Elixir can also help fight off viruses!
"In the United States, researchers have looked at astragalus as a possible treatment for people whose immune systems have been weakened by chemotherapy or radiation. In these studies, astragalus supplements seem to help people recover faster and live longer…. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It was often combined with other herbs to strengthen the body against disease. Astragaus is called an adaptogen, meaning it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress," according to the Penn State Medical Center.
Considered one of the best natural antiviral supplements, astragalus is often used to treat symptoms of AIDS, allergies, anemia, colds, fibromyalgia, flu, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and upper respiratory infections, and to strengthen and regulate the immune system.
The typical dose of astragalus is 2-4 teaspoons dried root decocted for 15 – 20 minutes in 1 cup water. (Astragalus safety: Should probably be avoided by those taking immunosuppressants.)
Click here for a soothing chai recipe (that includes astragalus) to boost your immune system!
Astragalus can be found in Anandamide Raw Cacao for another soothing beverage while we all spend lots of time at home. It's also included in the Elderberry Plus Elixir!
Echinacea is a flowering plant that grows in Canada and the U.S. It's also called Black Eyed Susan and Purple Cone Flower. According to herbalist Katie Rose Browning, "Echinacea stimulates the immune system by activating macrophages and elevating white blood cell levels in the body and can help inhibit the ability for viruses to enter and take over the cell. It is a fabulous antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and antifungal…
Echinacea is traditionally used for the onset of colds & flus, sore throats, respiratory infections, cystitis and other acute infections…. As a diaphoretic, Echinacea helps stimulate circulation and sweating and supports a fever to do its job. Its anti-inflammatory actions help relieve symptoms caused by the infectious stage of an illness. Echinacea also helps relieve allergic reactions and symptoms by working with histamine response."
This herb is a powerful ally when fighting viruses and flus.
Cold Hold Tincture is an organic blend of healing herbs (such as echinacea, elderflower, rosehips, marshmallow leaf, peppermint, lemon balm, yarrow, ginger, and raw honey) that helps protect and support your immune system.
Immune Zoom is a delicious combination of organic elderberries, echinacea and raw honey. Our friends at Urban Moonshine add spicy warming herbs cinnamon, cayenne, & ginger as an extra kick.
The plant originated in tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in the Caribbean and Africa. It has been used as a favorite "diffusive" circulatory tonic and warming agent, for calming occasional nausea, and aiding in a healthy immune respiratory response. It is ideal for boosting the circulation, lowering high blood pressure and keeping the blood thin in higher doses.
In her book '10 Essential Herbs' author Lalitha Thomas describes ginger's properties:
"The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes (quite similar to the chemical action of turpentine) and an oleo-resin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation-stimulating, and mild constipation relief qualities along with a potent perspiration-inducing action that is quite effective in cleansing the system of toxins."
To add ginger into your diet, cook with ginger powder and fresh ginger root. If you have a juicer, add fresh ginger into your daily juice!
This Pure Ginger Extract from Cattail Apothecary is a delicious way to get your daily dosage of ginger from a trustworthy company! For a treat, check out this CBD chocolate infused with ginger!
According to herbalist Sarah Levine, "In ancient China, Reishi was and continues to be revered as a miracle tonic elixir and is said to usher in many cycles of good health. Chinese paintings, embroideries, and sculptures of the gods and immortals depict Reishi as a sacred symbol of longevity and truly one of the most powerful tonics in all of existence….
Reishi is highly revered for its uniquely astounding myriad of medicinal properties. Reishi can restore, tone, and invigorate systems in the body while enhancing our overall vitality. In vivo and in vitro studies have found Reishi to be anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral (has been shown to be active against numerous viruses including Epstein-Barr, HIV, HBV, and the flu), antioxidant rich, analgesic (reduces pain), antiallergenic, stimulating and modulating to the immune system, liver protective, liver regenerative, antitumor (inhibiting or regressing tumors), and a wonderful tonic for the heart and lungs.
Reishi is traditionally used in a tincture or tea form, but can also be incorporated into a soup base, worked with in powdered form, or in a syrup decoction. It can be brewed in fermented beverages or infused into honey. It tastes really nice combined with coffee or cacao. There are endless possibilities for how one can work with it and there is no such thing as taking too much Reishi."
You can take reishi in tincture form, in a powder, or in a hot cacao mix! One of the most studied mushrooms to date, reishi also helps maintain healthy blood sugar, healthy blood pressure and healthy liver function.
Know that plants are incredibly powerful allies during this stressful time… take a sip of tea, and know that it will all be okay. Stay tuned for herbal allies to help manage stress!
Information sited from: https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/5-herbs-with-antiviral-properties/


The flexibility of the product. I have not found customer requirements that could not be implemented with DirX Identity.
The answer to this would be the same for any product, not DirX specific.
The product provides an excellent framework but could use some polish on the front end to reduce the amount of configuration required for basic tasks.
I have been working with IAM products for 17 years and have worked with a variety of them. Since 2000 I have worked with the DirX product on many projects but have also done projects based on other products. Currently I am working on a project using Sailpoint IIQ.
No. Where I have been asked to correct deployment issues they have been caused by poor design or a bad implementation by another vendor.
No. Where I have been asked to correct stability issues they have been caused by poor design or a bad implementation by another vendor.
No. Where I have been asked to correct scalability issues they have been caused by poor design or a bad implementation by another vendor.
Most business is through a partner so it depends on the partner.
Technical support is good but is based in Europe and is only 8x5 CET.
Every implementation I have seen has been via the vendor or a partner.
Yes I have worked with customers through evaluation periods where they have looked at multiple products.
Research the partner you are working with to do the implementation and the individuals that will be leading it. This is the same regardless of which product you are implementing. I have seen far more implementation issues with various products over the years be caused by bad implementations rather than bad products.
Also be sure to look into supplementing the 8x5 product support if you don't have an experienced staff on hand.
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Artistes, Piano
Joacquín Achúcarro
© Bernard Martinez
A series of crucial encounters have marked Joaquín Achúcarro's life, from his first public recital in Bilbao at the age of thirteen (Mozart's Concerto K466) to the First Prize at the Liverpool International Concerto Competition in May 1959.
After studying with José Cubiles in Madrid, he then worked with Guido Agosti at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Walter Gieseking, Nikita Magaloff and Bruno Seidlhofer. His triumph in Liverpool paved the way for his international career. In 1960, Achúcarro performed Schumann's Concerto in Trieste (with a young conductor by the name of Claudio Abbado . . .) and gave his first recital in Germany. Since then, he has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Tokyo Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The list of prestigious orchestras he has played with is impressive, as is his repertoire focusing on Romanticism and music of the first half of the twentieth century.
'He gets a sound that I've only heard with Rubinstein', says Zubin Mehta; according to Simon Rattle, 'Very few musicians can get that sound out of a piano.' Achúcarro himself confides: 'I've spent my whole life trying to make the piano sing.'
A keyboard art which Joaquín Achúcarro endeavours to transmit to others: for several years now, he has taught at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
© Bernard Martinez (2017)
SCHUMANN // Fantaisy, Kreisleriana
Joaquín Achúcarro


A ROUNDUP OF THE NETWORKS' REPLACEMENT SHOWS SHARON LAWRENCE AND ARSENIO HALL HEADLINE TV'S SPRING COLLECTION.
— Fighting for Justice L.A. Law vet David E. Kelley focuses on a defense attorney — played by the always interesting Dylan McDermott — in ABC's THE PRACTICE. Executive producer Sam Raimi (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) calls ABC's SPY GAME "a modern version of cool secret agent shows [like] The Avengers." Star Allison Smith (Kate & Allie), however, is no Diana Rigg. NBC has high hopes for PRINCE STREET, a kind of EZ Streets lite based on true stories of undercover cops. Also from NBC: CRISIS CENTER, a kind of ER for social ills starring Kellie Martin (Life Goes On). CBS will offer FEDS, a drama featuring Blair Brown as the boss to federal prosecutors — a part "generally played by a man," Brown notes. "Thank you, Janet Reno." Fox will launch LAWLESS, a drama with former NFL star Brian Bosworth as a Miami PI, and SECRET SERVICE GUY, a comedy starring Judge Reinhold. "He'd take a bullet for the President's dog," says exec producer Steve Pepoon. Yes, but can he protect another Fox sitcom from biting the dust? Finally, The WB's BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER takes on assorted high school ghouls in a small-screen adaptation of the feature film (think Clueless meets The X-Files).
— Working Girls Speaking of justice: With three sitcom offerings from NBC, we can only hope one will replace Mr. Rhodes. It won't, however, be THE NAKED TRUTH, which takes over Suddenly Susan's Thursday slot beginning this week. A la Susan, the revamped Truth finds Tea Leoni's character writing a magazine advice column (attention, Overlap Department), only the '80s star playing her boss is George Wendt (Norm!). Another sitcom, another magazine: NBC's JUST SHOOT ME has Laura San Giacomo, George Segal, David Spade (SNL), and Wendie Malick (Dream On) working at a fashion bible. And NYPD Blue's Sharon Lawrence proves she can also make 'em laugh as a downsized promotions exec ("Auntie Mame with an edge," says the star) on NBC's FIRED UP. Over at CBS, TEMPORARILY YOURS fashion maven Debi Mazar (Civil Wars) will try on all kinds of jobs as a temp.
— Family Strife In his still untitled ABC comedy, Arsenio Hall is a sportscaster who shacks up with a divorcee (Independence Day's Vivica A. Fox), only to discover that marriage is harder than, say, hosting a talk show. Perky Pam Dawber (Mork & Mindy) returns in CBS' LIFE…AND STUFF, described thusly by costar/creator Rick Reynolds: "Every couple with kids has a relationship in need of repair." All wackiness will no doubt ensue. Fox has KING OF THE HILL (see review on page 52) and the Pauly Shore sitcom PAULY, which even network entertainment prez Peter Roth calls "an acquired taste." And UPN's SOCIAL STUDIES turns a Manhattan boarding school into one big Welcome to the Dollhouse kind of family. "We've really cranked up the teenage angst," says creator Nancylee Myatt. If Studies ends up airing after Moesha, it should make the grade.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power season 2 review: Morally ambiguous antiheroes… for kids!


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Jessica Lowndes (Colúmbia Britânica, 8 de novembro de 1988) é uma atriz canadense, mais conhecida por interpretar Adriana Tate-Ducan na série de televisão
90210.

Biografia
Lowndes nasceu em Vancouver, Colúmbia Britânica e frequentou a Pacific Academy em Surrey.

Crescendo em Vancouver, Lowndes frequentou a escola particular. Ela sabia desde cedo que tinha paixão por cantar e atuar. Crescendo em uma casa onde sua mãe era professora de piano e seu pai fazia o recorde adolescente por correr pelo Canadá, Lowndes sabia que conseguir um objetivo e fazer seus sonhos serem realidade era possível. Enquanto Lowndes, como uma criança pequena, era notório por cantar e dançar o tempo todo, ela finalmente ganhou sua primeira grande oportunidade de atuação no ensino médio. Lowndes também produziu grande parte de sua própria música desde uma idade precoce. Durante o verão antes de seu último ano, Lowndes trabalhou em um projeto para o Showtime e logo soube que queria trabalhar na tela um dia. Ao trabalhar neste projeto, Lowndes conheceu pessoas de LA e obteve representação na indústria do entretenimento.

Depois de experimentar o que era ter um papel real para uma produção, Lowndes disse a seus pais que ela não queria voltar para o ensino médio e, em vez disso, queria prosseguir uma carreira na atuação em Los Angeles. Com o encorajamento de seus pais, Lowndes mudou-se para Los Angeles aos 16 anos e começou sua carreira.

Carreira

Atuação
Lowndes fez sua estreia oficial no filme de televisão de 2007 Saving Milly como Andrea Kondracke. Isto foi seguido por um papel de convidado em um episódio de Masters of Horror, ela foi posteriormente lançada em um papel recorrente na sitcom Alice, I Think. Ela também fez uma aparição convidada no Kyle XY. O seu próximo papel de filme foi um papel de apoio no filme Life To To and to Hold, lançado em 2005, seguido por um piloto chamado Pretty / Handsome em 2007 - que não foi apanhado.

Em 2008, Lowndes apareceu em Autopsy e The Haunting de Molly Hartley, juntamente com um papel recorrente na série de drama de televisão grega como Mandi. Lowndes também conseguiu um papel recorrente na série 90210, uma spin-off da série de drama adolescente de 90 anos, Beverly Hills, 90210, como Adrianna Tate-Duncan. Em novembro de 2008, ela continuou como co-protagonista da série.

Lowndes estrelou o filme de terror canadense Altitude em 2010. BuddyTV classificou seu #58 na lista de 100 mulheres mais sexy da TV de 2011. Ela também atuou no The Devil's Carnival, um pequeno filme musical exibido em turnê, que ocorreu em abril de 2012.

Lowndes também estrelou o filme de ação Lionsgate em 2014 The Prince ao lado de Bruce Willis e John Cusack.

Em 2015, Lowndes estrelou o filme de comédia dramática de Lifetime A Deadly Adoption ao lado de Will Ferrell e Kristen Wiig.

Em 2016, Lowndes estrelou a noiva A December de Hallmark com Daniel Lissing.

Musical
Ela toca piano desde os cinco anos e escreveu música desde os nove anos de idade. Lowndes fez sua estreia musical no episódio piloto da série de TV 90210 cantando "Mama Who Bore Me" de Spring Awakening no musical da escola, no episódio de 2009 "Woman's Intuition". No episódio 90210 "What's Past is Prologue", Lowndes cantou "Jolene" para uma audição de banda de rock. Ela também cantou algumas outras canções como vocalista principal na banda "The Glorious Steinem", de 90210. Lowndes também realizou One More Time (part. Diego Boneta) no episódio 90210 "Meet the Parent" (temporada 2, episódio 20, cena final). Durante a temporada 4 de 90210, seu single "Fool" foi apresentado e cantado por seu personagem no episódio "Benefit of the Doubt". No episódio "Noiva e Preconceito", sua música "Teardrops Fall" foi exibida. "I Do not Want You Anymore" foi apresentado no episódio "Tis Pity". Durante a temporada 5, seu próximo single "Snake Charmer" foi apresentado no episódio "Into The Wild" e cantado por ela em "99 Problems". No segundo episódio, sua música "The Last Time" foi cantada por seu personagem. Assim que ela terminar, o palco colapsa sobre ela, apanha fogo e deixa-a presa sob o entulho.

Em março de 2009, ela lançou a música Fly Away no Myspace. Ela era a escritora, cantora e guitarrista principal na pista.

Em 19 de setembro de 2009, Lowndes realizou God Bless America para um jogo Dodgers no Dodger Stadium, em Los Angeles, Califórnia. Ela foi destaque no single do "rapper britânico Ironik" "Falling In Love" - lançado em 24 de outubro de 2010 - e revelado no OK! TV, que estava terminando seu EP de estréia no Reino Unido.  Ela descreveu o álbum como "música de dança sexy e pop, como Rihanna e Katy Perry".

Lowndes mais tarde se uniu aos produtores de música James Rendon e Kayden Boche para gravar uma versão caracterizada do single "Undone" do finalista francês American Idol, que estreou on-line em 6 de maio de 2011 e foi lançado em todo o mundo em 23 de maio de 2011. Em 11 de outubro de 2011, a CBS Records lançou seu primeiro single "Fool" no iTunes. Pouco depois, Lowndes lançou seu single de acompanhamento "I Wish I Was Gay", ao lado de seu video musical oficial dirigido por Frank E. Flowers, em 11 de novembro de 2011.

Em 25 de janeiro de 2012, Lowndes lançou seu EP de estreia com singles I Wish I Was Gay e Nothing Like This, juntamente com duas novas músicas Stamp of Love and Go Back. A trilha sonora do Diabo Carnival também apresenta uma música intitulada In All My Dreams I Drown realizada por Lowndes e lançada em 3 de abril de 2012.

Em 14 de maio de 2012, seu single The Other Girl estreou no Complexo.com.] O single foi lançado no iTunes em 16 de maio de 2012. Em 6 de fevereiro de 2013, Lowndes anunciou que iria divulgar o segundo EP escrito por ele próprio com o título TBT (Throwback Thursday) em 14 de março de 2013, juntamente com uma faixa fora todas as quintas-feiras por quatro semanas. Em 7 de fevereiro de 2013, o Aperture Entertainment lançou o Fly Away como single principal do EP.

Em 9 de setembro de 2014, Lowndes lançou seu único Single em Stereo. O video musical oficial estreou em 6 de setembro de 2014, tanto no YouTube quanto no Vevo. A música alcançou o número 35 no Top 50 da Billboard Canada e no número 65 no Top 100 dos EUA.

Filmografia

Filmes
 2016 A December Bride
 2014 The Prince - Angela
 2013 A Mother's Nightmare - Vanessa
 2010 Altitude - Sara
 2008 The Haunting of Molly Hartley - Laurel Miller
 2008 Autopsy - Emily
 2008 Pretty/Handsome - Cassie Booth (Filme para TV)
 2006 To Have and to Hold - Lisa (Filme para TV)

Televisão
 2008-2012 -  90210 - Adrianna Tate-Duncan (46 episódios)
 2008 Greek - Mandi (6 episódios)
 2006 Kyle XY - Eve (1 episódio)
 2006 Alice, I Think - Becky (2 episódios)
 2005 Masters of Horror - Peggy (1 episódio)

Música
Suas canções são "Break", "Fly Away", "Goodbye" e "Never Lonely". Em setembro de 2010, a cantora fez uma parceria com DJ Ironik na canção "Falling in Love".

Jessica Fez cover da canção "Jolene" escrita por Dolly Parton no episódio 1x17 de 90210.
Em 2011 Jessica gravou um clipe com sua primeira música oficial 'I wish i was gay' e em Janeiro de 2012 lançou seu mais novo clipe 'Nothing Like This'.

Ligações externas
 Jessica Lowndes

Atrizes do Canadá
Cantoras do Canadá
Naturais de Vancouver
Compositores do Canadá

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Abstract. Studying the uppermost structure of the subsurface is a necessary part for solving many practical problems (exploration of minerals, groundwater studies, geoengineering, etc.). Practical application of active seismic methods is not always possible because of different reasons, such as logistical difficulties, high cost of work, high level of seismic and acoustic noise, etc. That is why developing and improving of passive seismic methods for these purposes is one of the important problems in applied geophysics. In our study, we describe the way of improving quality of Empirical Green's Functions (EGFs), evaluated from high-frequency ambient seismic noise, by using of advanced technique of cross-correlation functions stacking in the time domain (in this paper we use term "high-frequency" for the frequencies higher than 1 Hz). In compare to existing techniques, based on weight-stacking, our proposed technique makes it possible to more significantly increase the signal-to-noise ratio and, therefore quality of the EGF. The technique is based on both iterative and global optimization algorithms, where the optimized parameter is a signal-to-noise ratio of an EGF, retrieved for each iteration. The technique has been tested with the field data acquired in an area with high level of industrial noise (Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland) and in an area with low level of anthropogenic noise (Kuusamo Greenstone Belt, Finland). The results show that the our proposed technique can be used for extraction of EGFs from high-frequency seismic noise in practical problems of mapping of the shallow subsurface in areas with high and low level of high-frequency seismic noise.
How to cite: Afonin, N., Kozlovskaya, E., Nevalainen, J., and Narkilahti, J.: Improving quality of empirical Greens functions, obtained by cross-correlation of high-frequency ambient seismic noise, Solid Earth Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/se-2019-29, in review, 2019.


On June 28, 1863, Major General George G. Meade issued General Orders, No. 67 (AoP) assuming command of the Army of the Potomac.
As a soldier, in obeying this order – an order totally unexpected and unsolicited – I have no promises or pledges to make.
The country looks to this army to relieve it from the devastation and disgrace of a hostile invasion. Whatever fatigues and sacrifices we may be called upon to undergo, let use have in view constantly the magnitude of the interests involved, and let each man determine to do his duty, leaving to an all-controlling Providence the decision of the contest.
It is with just diffidence that I relieve in the command of this army an eminent and accomplished soldier, whose name must ever appear conspicuous in the history of its achievements; but I rely upon the hearty support of my companions in arms to assist me in the discharge of the duties of the important trust which has been confided to me.


DNA testing for Asian ancestry faces a couple of problems, which can make choosing the best DNA testing company rather challenging. Still, if you're familiar with the current limitations, DNA sequencing is the best and most reliable way of definitively confirming or negating your potential Asian ancestry.
You'll only need some help at the beginning to cut through the clutter and pick a company that can give you an accurate ethnicity estimate while acknowledging its limitations. This guide will introduce you to the biggest problem we currently face regarding Asian ancestry and offer our opinion on the best testing options for Asian heritage depending on the geographic location.
AncestryDNA – This industry giant is a part of the Ancestry.com conglomerate and represents its attempt to complement genealogical research with genetic analysis. Its ancestry DNA testing (99.00$) covers West Asia, Caucasus, Armenia, Middle East, Syrian-Lebanese, Asia East, Asia Central, Philippines & Guam, Pacific Islander, Asia South, Polynesia, Melanesia, Hawaii, Samoa & Tonga.
MyHeritage – MyHeritage Ancestry Test (99.00$) covers the Central Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indonesian, Filipino, Malaysian, Eskimo/Inuit, Mongolian, Mizrahi Jewish (Iranian/Iraqi), Nepali, Thai, Cambodian, South Asian, and West Asian regions.
23andMe – The most popular company of the three has the most modest reach and covers the South Asian, East Asian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian regions. Its Ancestry Service (99.00$) can be expanded to incorporate genetic health results for an extra charge of 100.00$.
The main problem with popular ancestry DNA testing companies like AncestryDNA, MyHeritage or 23andMe is that they provide the most accurate results for Anglo-Saxon and European lineages.
You see, once your DNA sample is processed, it is then compared to other genetic profiles in the company's database in order to determine your haplogroup and establish your personal line of ancestral descendants thousands of years back. This is very hard to do with Asian ancestry since the most relevant databases don't have enough genetic signatures from isolated Asian territories, meaning the final report may lack precision and specificity.
Companies form their respective databases by having clients take their ancestry DNA tests. Once the genetic analysis is recorded, it is stored in the system (anonymously) and can be used to generate more accurate reports and give a more specific map of one's regional ancestry. Therefore, the best companies out there are quite limited at this point since they don't have enough Asian DNA signatures for surgically precise estimates of regional percentages.
The universal solution to all problems with Asian ancestry testing is for more people to take the tests and enlarge the databases of Asian genetic signatures. Asia is a large continent with many genetic subgroups, which makes completely accurate estimates almost impossible to give without a large enough sample of reference databases.
Just to put some things into perspective, people in the East Asian ethnicity group can identify as Chinese, Russian, South/North Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Japanese, Burmese (Myanmar), Filipino, Taiwanese, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian, Laotian, Bruneian, Singaporean, and Palauan. Members of the Central Asian ethnicity can identify as Azerbaijani, Afghan, Tajik, Kazakh, Turkmen, Kyrgyz, Pashtun, and Uzbek. South Asians can identify as Pakistani, Indian, Bhutanese, Nepali, Sri Lankan, and Bengali.
Every single one of these ethnicities requires a representative genetic database in order to be identified accurately, and the major testing companies are doing their best with what they got at this point. There are some services out there tailored for the Asian market, but their databases are also rather small and still cannot compete with giants like MyHeritage or AncestryDNA.
Our final recommendation is to go with AncestryDNA, MyHeritage or 23andMe. After that, you can transfer your raw DNA data to a more Asian-specific provider like WeGene.
The limitations listed in this article are only temporary. The more people perform the tests, the more genetic profiles the companies will have. Databases will inevitably stock up on Asian genetic signatures and providers will be able to give more accurate estimates and cover more geographic regions. Also, in time, we will have more Asian genealogical sources to work with, which will help users put human faces and stories on genetic percentages and ethnic estimates.
Until that happens, however, we are still left with a less-than-optimal situation whenever an individual decides to explore their lineage thousands of years in the past and suspects Asian ancestry. The companies we listed above are currently the best the market has to offer and we honestly recommend opting for one of them and obtaining high-quality raw DNA data and then proceeding with more Asian-centric options.


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Chitwan District (, , ) is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and takes up the southwestern corner of Bagmati Province. Bharatpur, largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu, is its administrative centre. It covers . In 2011 it had a population of 579,984 (279,087 male and 300,897 female) people. In 2021 it had a population of 722,168 (354,071 male and 368,097 female) people. Bharatpur is the commercial and service centre of South Central Nepal and a major destination for higher education, health care and transportation in the region. Chitwan lies in the Terai region of Nepal.  It is in the drainage basin of the Gandaki River and is roughly triangular, taking that river as its meandering northwestern border, and a modest watershed border, with India, as the basis of its southern limit.
Local government: Bharatpur Metropolitan, Rapti Municipality, Ratnanagar Municipality, Kalika Municipality, Madi Municipality, Ikshyakamana Gaupalika

History
The district takes its name from the Chitwan Valley, one of Nepal's Inner Terai valleys between the Mahabharat and Siwalik ranges, both considered foothills of the Himalayas.

Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the Terai region, which formerly extended over the foothills of Nepal. It was originally a dense forest with wild animals like leopards and Bengal tigers. It was ruled by Chitrsen Baba and rishis meditated in the forest.  .

Etymology
There are several theories on the origin of the name Chitwan:

 The name Chitwan is a composite of the Sanskrit words चित्त, transliterated "citta" meaning heart, and वन, transliterated "vana" meaning jungle or forest. Thus, the meaning of Chitwan is Heart of the Jungle.
 Chitwan was a dense forest ruled by the Tharu God-King Chitrasen Baba, thought to an incarnation of Vishnu.  Today, the Tharu worship his idol during HariBodhini Ekadashi in Chitrasari en route to the village of Sauraha. Ban (वन) is the local word for a forest, according to this theory, the area was called Chitra Ban (Chitrasen's forest) which then became Chitwan.
 The Chitwan forests were populated by leopards and Bengal tigers and, since the Tharu term for a leopard is Chitri, the area became Chitwan.
 Chitra is also the Tharu word for religious drawings and, hence, "Chitra ban" became Chitwan.

Religious Sites
 Valmiki Ashram

 Shivaghat
 Devghat
 Bikram-Baba Temple
 Krishna Mandir Temple

Agriculture and industry
The people inhabiting the Chitwan District are predominantly peasant farmers cultivating mainly food and cash crops such as rice, maize, wheat, beans, lentils, mustard and Vegetables. The district is the major maize-producing area in Nepal, with an area under maize cultivation of  in the year 2003–04. Maize is cultivated on irrigated /seasonal irrigated land in winter and spring, and on rain fed land in summer. Because it is easily accessible by good roads, maize produced in the district can be easily distributed to other parts of the country. Poultry is also a significant industry in Chitwan.

Chitwan is famous in Nepal for mustard growing and production of mustard oil. This popularity of the mustard in Chitwan is attributed to the predominant soil type silt, resulting from the flooding of the Narayani River and its tributaries. The land of Chitwan is also spotted with clay, which is very good for growing rice, wheat and vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, radish, potatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and carrot. Chitwan is also famous for floriculture, mushroom cultivation and bee keeping.

Chitwan has adopting the South Korean New Community Movement model of development. One of the biggest rice mills in Nepal, Agam Food Industry, is situated in Bharatpur and is a big source of local employment.

Cuisine
Chitwan is known for Taas (), a spicy fried goat meat dish served with bhuja or cheura. Momos, Bhuteko Bhat (fried rice), and sukuti are other popular dishes. Dal bhat (steamed rice and lentils),  is the staple food of the area, though meat and dairy products are also consumed. Other popular cuisines include Newari and Tharu and Thakali. For centuries, traditional fermented foods and beverages have constituted about 20% of the local diet. Depending on altitudinal variation, finger millet, wheat, buckwheat, barley, vegetable, rice, potato, and soybeans etc. are grown.

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Geography
The Rapti River flows east to the southwest in the south of Bharatpur and forms the northern border of the Chitwan National Park. The Narayani River flows north to south to the west of Bharatpur. It is the deepest and one of the biggest rivers in Nepal. The Narayani Bridge over the river connects Chitwan District with Nawalparasi District of Nepal.

Chitwan is particularly rich in flora and fauna. Nepal's first national park, the Chitwan National Park together with the adjacent Parsa National Park support a diversity of species that is much higher than elsewhere on the Indian subcontinent. Rare species include Bengal tiger, gharial, rhino, leopards, mugger crocodile, Indian rock python and several species of deer. The protected areas are guarded by a battalion of the Nepal Army and patrolled by anti-poaching units. Bishazari Tal ("20 Thousand") Lake is near Chitwan National Park, about  south of Bharatpur. The lake is an important bird-watching center.

Krishna Mandir is One of the nice temples of the Hindu religion of Nepal. This is the temple of the god Krishna. There is no statue of the god in this temple. Its interior is made of mirrors all over the wall. The historical event of the god Krishna is shown on the wall. There is one place inside where there is a statue of the god Krishna and his wife.

Transportation and communication

Bharatpur Airport is the only airport in the region and has flights to and from Kathmandu. Mahendra Highway, the main east–west highway in Nepal, runs through the region and, Prithvi Highway a north–south highway from the border with India to Kathmandu runs through the district. Narayangarh is the main transit point for vehicles travelling via the east–west Mahendra Highway and also for people travelling from Kathmandu, Gorkha, and Pokhara through Mugling.

There are numerous local FM radio stations broadcasting from Bharatpur: Synergy FM,  Hamro FM, Radio Triveni, Radio Madi, Radio Chitwan, Radio Kotagiri, Chitwan Online FM, Kalika Music FM, Kalika FM. and Narayani FM. Television channels include Beso Channel, Aviyan Channel, Unique Television and Avass Television. There are multiple private Internet service providers. Fibre connectivity and 4G internet is available in the larger cities.

Landmark buildings
 Upardanghari fort, in the old headquarters of Chitwan district,  is believed to have been built by Satrubhanjan Shah, the son of Prince Bahadur Shah to defend the newly founded Kingdom in the 17th century.
 Kasara Durbar is an old palace built by the Rana Regime inside Chitwan National Park. Currently, it serves as the park office and museum.
 Diyalo Bangala Palace (Aptari Bharatpur) was the spring season palace used by the Shah Dynasty of Nepal. This palace was built by late king Mahendra Bir Bikram Shahdev to rest in during winter season. It is located on the banks of Narayani River in Bharatpur Municipality ward no. 2.
 DAO Building Bharatpur: This old building was built in the period of shifting the headquarters from Upardangghari.  Now is used as an office of the chief district officer.
 Bharatpur Covered hall: Hall in guesthouse of Bharatpur for indoor games.

Geography and climate

Major places

Ayodhyapuri
 Dibyanagar
Bharatpur
Narayangarh Bazaar
Tandi bazaar
Parsa Bazaar
Parsadhap Bazaar
Birendranagar Bazaar
Muglin Bazaar
Rampur Bazaar
Gitanagar bazaar
Bhandara Bazaar
Chanauli Bazaar
Mangalpur Bazaar
Manakamana
Shivanagar bazaar
Basantapur Bazaar, Madi
Patihani bazaar
Parbatipur Bazaar
Saradanagar bazaar
Jagatpur Bazaar
Meghauli-Telauli Bazaar
Lothar Bazaar
Sauraha
Kasara
Dasdhunga
Krishna Mandir
Badgaun
Jhuwani
Gawai
Bairiya
Kumroj

Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Chitwan District had a population of 579,984. Of these, 70.1% spoke Nepali, 10.3% Tharu, 4.8% Tamang, 3.7% Chepang, 2.9% Gurung, 1.6% Bhojpuri, 1.6% Magar, 1.6% Newari, 1.2% Darai, 0.6% Maithili, 0.5% Hindi, 0.3% Bote, 0.2% Urdu, 0.1% Rai and 0.1% other languages as their first language.

In terms of ethnicity/caste, 28.7% were Hill Brahmin, 11.2% Chhetri, 11.0% Tharu, 7.9% Tamang, 6.8% Gurung, 5.2% Newar, 5.0% Chepang/Praja, 4.9% Kami, 4.8% Magar, 2.1% Damai/Dholi, 1.6% Kumal, 1.4% Darai, 1.2% Musalman, 1.2% Sarki, 0.8% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.7% Rai, 0.6% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Thakuri, 0.5% Bote, 0.3% Teli, 0.2% Danuwar, 0.2% Ghale, 0.2% Kalwar, 0.2% Kanu, 0.2% Kathabaniyan, 0.2% Koiri/Kushwaha, 0.2% Yadav, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Dura, 0.1% Dusadh/Pasawan/Pasi, 0.1% Gaine, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Halwai, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Limbu, 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mallaha, 0.1% Marwadi, 0.1% Musahar, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% other Terai and 0.1 others.

In terms of religion, 81.4% were Hindu, 13.0% Buddhist, 3.4% Christian, 1.2% Muslim, 0.6% Prakriti and 0.3% others.

In terms of literacy, 76.6% could read and write, 2.0% could only read and 21.3% could neither read nor write.

Administration
The district consists of seven municipalities, out of which one is a metropolitan city, five are urban municipalities and one is a rural municipality.

Bharatpur Metropolitan City
Kalika Municipality
Khairahani Municipality
Madi Municipality
Ratnanagar municipality
Rapti Municipality
Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality

Former municipalities and gaunpalikas

Prior to the restructuring of the district, Chitwan had following Rural Municipality and municipalities.

Ayodhyapuri
Bagauda
Bharatpur Metropolitan
Chandi Bhanjyang
Dahakhani
Gardi
Kalika Municipality
Kabilas
Kathar
Kaule
Khairhani municipality
Korak
Kumroj
Lothar
Madi Municipality
Madi Kalyanpur
Mangalpur
Narayanpur
Piple
Ratnanagar municipality
Rapti Municipality
Siddi

Health care
Chitwan district is known for its hospitals and has many top rated medical institutions, mostly in and around Bharatpur Municipality.Bharatpur is colloquially known as medical city of Nepal. The district is especially known for the B. P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital at Krishnapur and two of the reputed medical colleges of the nation;College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur and Chitwan Medical College. Chitwan ranks only behind the capitalKathmandu, in terms of hospital facilities in Nepal. Medical facilities in the district also include Bharatpur Hospital, a part of the Bharatpur medical college; Chitwan Eye Hospital; Sairam Dental Hospital and Research Center; Maula Kalika Hospital; and Narayani Community Hospital.

Educational institutions
Most of the Educational institutions in this region provides quality education to the students from Chitwan and neighboring districts too . These schools and colleges focuses on the development of skills and knowledge of their students.

Below there are the name of some of those Schools:

 Prembasti Secondary  School, Bharatpur 7 prembasti
  Shree Sharadpur Higher School

 Little Stars Secondary English Boarding School. Bharatpur 7, Krishnapur.
 SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Bharatpur, Bharatpur-8, Chitwan
Holy Vision Public School, Yagyapuri, Bharatpur-4
 Grandee English Boarding School, Bharatpur-19
 Shanti Vidya Mandir English School, Bharatpur-11, Chitwan
 Sirjana English Secondary School, Located behind Central Bus Terminal (Paras Buspark)
 Boston International College, Hakim chowk, Bharatpur-10 (affiliated to Pokhara University)
 School of Health Science
Chitwan Higher Secondary School, Bharatpur-10
 Sun Rise English school, Bharatpur 10.
 Pragati Shiksha Sadan, East Rampur, Chitwan.
 Jana Jagriti Higher Secondary School, Pithuwa – 3, Pithuwa
 Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School, Ratnanagar
 Aroma Higher Secondary School
Birendra Multiple Campus is the oldest campus of the city, located in Bharatpur heights.
 Lead Academy for Science and Management Technology
Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, also known as the Rampur Agriculture Campus, is the agriculture institution under Tribhuvan University, and is the main institution in the fields of agriculture and veterinary science in Nepal. Occupying a huge area, this campus has been declared a university, the Agriculture and Forestry University.
Balkumari College is located near the Narayangadh Bharatpur Height and affiliated to Tribhuvan University.
Saptagandaki Multiple Campus is the largest public campus in the city, located in Dipendranagar ward no. 10, Bharatpur.
 Jan Aadrash multiple campus Birendranagar is the public campus in Birendranagar ward no. 2.
 Saheed Smriti Multiple campus, Shantichowk is the biggest campus of eastern Chitwan.
 Birendra higher secondary school
 College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur is a 700-bed teaching hospital situated in Dipendranagar, Bharatpur.
 International college is a college of higher education and runs the HSEB and TU affiliated BBS and MBS programs in management streams.
 Apex Educational Academy is a higher secondary school in Bharapur.
 Valmiki Shiksha Sadan Higher Secondary School provides higher secondary education.
 Shree Medical and Technical College located in Bharatpur is affiliated to the Purbanchal University and CTEVT.
 Chitwan Health Foundation and Research Center was established in Bharatpur as the nursing School of Chitwan Hospital and Health Foundation
 Maiya Devi Girls College, located in Dipendranagar, Bharatpur.
 Chitwan Medical College and Research Centre, located in Dipendranagar, Bharatpur.
 Prerana Higher Secondary School
 SOS Hermann Gmeiner Higher Secondary School
 Chitwan Science College and Orchid Science College
 Indreni ICT college, affiliated to Tribhuvan University, located at Muktinagar, Bharatpur.
 Chitwan Hotel Training Center in Bharatpur
 Shree Prembasti Higher Secondary School, Bharatpur-7, Chitwan.
 Apex academy in Kshetrapur, Presidency college in Dipendranagar, Shanti Academy college in Bharatpur, Xavier college in Bel chowk, Sahid Smriti Multiple Campus, New Capital College, Crystal College in Ratnanagar
 Sun Rise English School
 Kamal Devi English School
 Sainik Awashiya Mahavidhyalaya Chitwan operated by Nepal army welfare fund provided education in high school level.
Buddha Shanti Higher Secondary School, Rapti Municipality 03.
 Little Flower English school, Belchowk
 Kalika English Boarding School
 Central English Boarding School
 Balikumari College
 Small heaven School
 Nepal Police School Bharatpur-14
 Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Secondary School, Narayangarh, bharatpur - 1
 Kankali Secondary School, Khairahani - 1
 Daisy English Higher Secondary Boarding School, Khairahani - 4, Parsa
 Paragon Secondary School, Ratnanagar-10, Chitwan
 Someshwor higher  secondary school Madi-01 Baruwa
 Madi secondary school, Madi-3 Basantapur
 Gawai Secondary School, Khairahani 13, Gawai
 Vijaya English Boarding School, Bharatpur-16, Bijayanagar
 Shree Durga Sheshkanta Adhikari Secondary School

Notable people
 Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda): Prime Minister of Nepal 2008–09, 2016–17 and incumbent since 26 December 2022; chairman of UCPN
 Nilkantha Upreti: Former Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal
 Surendra Pandey: Former Finance Minister of Nepal
 Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal): Former Home Minister of Nepal
 Shristi Shrestha: Miss Nepal 2012
 Shiva Regmi: Nepalese Film director
 Bodhraj Acharya: Nepalese scientist
 Kamal Bahadur Adhikari: Nepalese weightlifter
 Dr. Santosh Kalwar: Nepalese poet, writer, and computer researcher (first English language novelist of Chitwan)
 Swopnil Sharma: Lead singer of The Shadows Nepal Band
 Sandeep Lamichhane: Cricketer
 Asmi Shrestha: Miss Nepal 2016
 Nirmal Purja: Nepalese Mountaineer
 Lalmani Chaudhary : 2008 House of representatives from Chitwan 1 (constituency)

See also
Ayodhyapuri

References

External links

Districts of Bagmati Province
Districts of Nepal established during Rana regime or before


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