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Sushant Singh Rajput Wiki, Age, Girlfriend, Biography & More
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Sushant Singh Rajput is an Indian actor, model, dancer, and entrepreneur. He came into the limelight with his portrayal of the role of 'Manav Deshmukh' in the TV serial "Pavitra Rishta." Sushant has also worked in many Bollywood films like "Kai Po Che!," "Shuddh Desi Romance," and "Kedarnath."
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Sushant Singh Rajput was born on Tuesday, 21 January 1986 (age 33; as in 2019) in Maldiha in Purnea district of Bihar. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Shushant Singh Rajput in his childhood
He did his schooling from St. Karen's High School, Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi. After completing his schooling, he secured admission in Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi to pursue Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Sushant was a bright student right from his childhood and secured AIR #7 in 2003 AIEEE. He also won the Physics National Olympiad and cleared as many as eleven engineering entrance exams. He dropped out in the third year of college to pursue his passion for acting.
Sushant Singh in his school days
While he was a student at the Delhi Technological University, Sushant developed an interest in dancing. He joined Shiamak Davar's dance group against the decision of his family. Shiamak was impressed with the actor's dancing talent and gave him a chance to perform in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and Filmfare Awards.
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Sushant was born into a Rajput Family in Patna, Bihar. His father K. K. Singh is a retired government official. His mother died in 2002 of a brain haemorrhage. Sushant has 4 elder sisters. His sister, Mitu Singh is a state-level cricketer.
A picture of Sushant Rajput's mother
Sushant's sisters
Sushant Singh Rajput was in a relationship with Ankita Lokhande for six years. However, the couple broke up in 2016.
Sushant Singh Rajput with Ankita Lokhande
Sushant was also alleged to be dating his Raabta co-star Kriti Sanon.
Sushant Singh Rajput with Kriti Sanon
When Sushant decided to pursue acting as his career, he joined theatre classes by Barry John to polish his acting skills. Rajput's personality and acting talent caught the eyes of the casting team of Balaji Telefilms, while he was on-stage during one of his theatre performances. Balaji Telefilms offered Sushant the role of 'Preet' in the TV serial "Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil." It was only after he appeared in the Kis Des Mein Hai Mera Dil that, in 2009, the role of 'Manav Deshmukh' in Zee TV's "Pavitra Rishta" landed to him. His performance in Pavitra Rishta proved to be a big break for him and became a stepping stone in his journey to Bollywood.
Rajput also took part in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4.
Sushant Singh Rajput in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
In 2013, Sushant auditioned for "Kai Po Che!" and was selected to play one of the leads in the movie. The film was a commercial success.
After that, Rajput appeared in the film "Suddh Desi Romance" alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. He played the lead character in Dibakar Banerjee's "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy."
In 2016, Sushant played the lead role in Indian the cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's biography, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. The film was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2016.
Subsequently, he went on to star in commercially successful films "Kedarnath" and "Chhichhore."
Shushant Singh Rajput in Chhichhore
In 2015, Sushant was publicly slapped by his ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande at a party when he was completely drunk and dancing with the girls around him.
He was also rumoured to have been secretly married to Ankita Lokhande in 2015.
In 2017, Sushant was nominated in the category of Best Actor Award at IIFA 2017. However, he did not win the award and the award went to Shahid Kapoor for the film Udta Punjab. Just a few minutes later, after Shahid received the award, Sushant tweeted: "@iifa hahahaha." He received a backlash from Twitter for his tweet.
In February 2018, there was a scene of midnight brawl between Sushant's watchman and his group of fans at his Bandra home. Reportedly, Sushant abused his fans, who, then, hit his watchman.
In August 2018, Sushant Singh Rajput attracted controversy for apparently making his 'Kizie Aur Manny' co-star, Sanjana Sanghi, uncomfortable by his flirtatious behaviour and sexually harassing her on the sets of the film. However, the actor later refuted all the rumours and also shared his chat screenshots with Sanjana. Sanjana too took to Twitter and dismissed the 'baseless and unfounded stories' that were doing the rounds on the internet. She wrote,
I'd like to clarify that no such incident took place with me. Let's put an end to these conjectures."
Sanjana Sanghi's Statement
After the reports of his flirtatious behaviour with Sanjana came on social media, Sushant lost his verified tick on Twitter. In the wake of #MeToo movement and as a mark of protest, Twitter immediately removed Sushant's verified badge. However, he later, cleared that the verification tick had not been there for a long time.
Sushant Rajput's controversy
Screen Award for Best Male Debut for the film "Kai Po Che" (2014)
Producers Guild Film Award for Best Male Debut for "Kai Po Che" (2014)
Sushant Rajput receiving an award
Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) for the film "M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story" (2017)
Best Actor for M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (2017)
Shushant earns Rs. 5-6 crores per film.
Sushant owns Maserati Quattroporte and a Range Rover. He also owns a BMW Bike.
Sushant Singh Rajput with his Maserati Quattroporte
Sushant Singh Rajput with his BMW bike
Food: Rajmah Chawal, Aloo Paranthas, Chicken, Lobsters, Prawns, Pani Puri
Sushant Rajput enjoying food
Beverages: Tea with lots of sugar, Lime Juice
Actors: James Dean, Ryan Gosling, Keanu Reeves, Shah Rukh Khan, Daniel Day-Lewis
Actresses: Isha Sherwani, Tabu, Jennifer Lawrence
Film Directors: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, Anand Gandhi
Travel Destinations: Norway, New Zealand
Sushant Singh Rajput playing Tennis
Cricketer: Sourav Ganguly
Sushant Singh Rajput with Sourav Ganguly
His hobbies include dancing and playing video games.
Rajput is very much addicted to black coffee and cigarettes.
Sushant Rajput Smoking
He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sushant was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani, but couldn't do it owing to his busy schedule.
Initially, Shahid Kapoor was chosen for the lead role in the film, Shuddh Desi Romance, but the role went to Sushant due to some unknown reasons.
During his struggling days in the film industry, Shushant stayed with six other guys in a single room in Mumbai. He used to do all the household chores by himself including cooking the food and washing the clothes.
It took Rajput almost one and half year to prepare himself for the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He practised the helicopter shot for "M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" 225 times a day, for several days, to get the perfect outcome.
Sushant Singh Rajput with MS Dhoni
Shushant Singh has danced with Ashley Lobo's troupe, learned martial arts from Allan Amin and assisted Mohit Suri during the making of "Raaz 2" before making a career as an actor.
Sushant's family fondly calls him Guddu.
He resides at a flat on Hill Road, Bandra, Mumbai.
Rajput finds gym boring, rather, prefers to practise ballet.
He has a huge love for cars and Bugatti Veyron is his dream car.
Sushant is a loyal customer to the famous Italian luxury fashion brand Ermenegildo Zegna.
Rajput is a huge admirer of Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Sushant is very possessive about his nephew, Nirvanh.
His closest friends from the film industry are Mukesh Chabbra, Kriti Sanon, and Rohini Iyer.
Sushant told during an interview that he was an introvert in his college days.
Sushant was the first choice to play the lead role in the Bollywood film, Fitoor, but he rejected the film due to his busy schedule.
Sushant was offered a role in the film "Paani" by the director Shekhar Kapur. Reportedly, he rejected 12 films because of Paani but the film, was later, called off.
He is an avid animal lover and often shares his pictures with dogs on his Instagram account.
Sushant Rajput loves dogs
Sushant told during an interview that he came to Mumbai with 3 major dreams; first, to feature in a Yash Raj Film, second, to do a Pepsi ad commercial, and third, to feature on the cover of the Filmfare Magazine. He further told that he had achieved them all.
Sushant Singh Rajput on the cover of the Filmfare Magazine
In May 2019, Sushant visited his ancestral home in Bihar after almost 17 years. Sushant, who lost his mother at the age of 16, went there to fulfil his late mother's wish. He performed an old ritual of mundan at a temple in Khagaria. Although he did not shave off his complete hair, he completed the ritual by trimming off a strand.
Sushant has a habit of writing down his wishes. Till 2019, he has made a list of 50 wishes that he would like to accomplish in his life. The list includes wishes like "Learn how to Fly a Plane," "Train for IronMan triathlon," "Play a Cricket Match left-handed," "Learn Morse Code," "Help kids learn about Space," "Play tennis with a Champion," and "Do a Four Clap Push-Up."
Sushant Singh Rajput's wish list
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Students perform Four by Miles Davis. Brandon, my alto player had a stuck G# key the whole time but he kept playing! I am quite proud of these students. They had just started playing jazz last summer June 2017. You can refer back to their August and September 2017 recordings to see the growth!


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What the Western Cape population will look like in 2040
11 July 2017 - 13:29 By Bekezela Phakathi
Western Cape social development MEC Albert Fritz.
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The Western Cape's overall population is expected to grow by 1.53-million people to 7.36-million by the year 2040' according to new projections by the provincial government published on Tuesday.
According to the 2011 census' the most recent measure of the population' there were about 6 million people residing in the Western Cape at the time.
Statistics SA figures have also showed between 2011 and 2016' the Western Cape was estimated to have experienced an inflow of 350'569 migrants.
Western Cape social development MEC Albert Fritz said the projections' released on World Population Day' have implications for the department's services to four priority groups: children' youth' people with disabilities' and older persons.
The provincial government has in the past called on the national government to revise the equitable share formula' saying the province was being sidelined and not being allocated an adequate share despite an increasing population.
The equitable share formula enables the national government to' according to developmental priorities' distribute money to provinces from revenue collected nationally. It is also used to allocate funding to the country's municipalities.
Commenting on the population projections' Fritz said of great interest was how the Western Cape's population was expected to age significantly over the next three decades. Reasons for this include good public healthcare' as well as in-migration to the province.
"When looked at in detail' the Western Cape's largest age group at the moment is people between 14 – 29 years old. As we move towards 2020' there is a shift' and the ageing trend leads to growth in the 25 – 39 year old age groups' with a boom in the number of children. Going into the year 2030 and 2040' there are significant increases in the older age groups' including persons reaching pension/retirement age'" said Fritz.
The projections go into further detail' and also provide a breakdown of the population in each of the province's regions.
The West Coast is expected to experience the highest rate of population growth' followed by Overberg.
The City of Cape Town Metro is expected to experience the lowest rate of population growth' mainly because it is growing from a higher population base than more rural areas.
"This data is instructive in guiding the Department's spending and service priorities into the future. [The Department] has already begun to expand [its] reach to meet the needs of an ever-growing population'" said Fritz.
He said the department had availed the data to other provincial departments for their own planning purposes.
-BusinessLIVE

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The term psychology is generally indicated to refer to behavior procedures that relate to the emotions or the mind. The term emotional reliance is generally implied to define the psychological as well as mental procedures that are linked with the growth of, and healing from, a compound usage condition or process dependency.
Cannabis items (although there is mounting proof that there might be a significant physical process of withdrawal that takes place in persistent customers of cannabis products).
One crucial distinction that can be made regarding the distinction between drugs that are thought about to lead to physical versus psychological reliance is that the withdrawal process from several of the medicines that are taken into consideration to be strong candidates for physical dependence, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates, can cause the development of possibly fatal seizures. This problem does not usually happen with withdrawal from opiate drugs, which are also considered to be very literally addicting. The recovery procedure for individuals that have actually established compound use problems to these compounds need to be strictly kept track of by a physician or psychoanalyst who concentrates on addiction medication to identify any type of prospective seizure task and also immediately address it.
A number of medications have been located to be reliable in treating addiction to opioids, alcohol, or nicotine in grownups, although none of these medicines have been approved by the FDA to deal with teenagers. More recent compounds proceed to be examined for potentially treating compound usage conditions in grownups as well as adolescents, however none various other compared to those listed right here have shown conclusive outcomes.
Keep in mind that there are presently no FDA-approved medicines to deal with dependency to cannabis, cocaine, or methamphetamine in any type of age group.
Buprenorphine lowers or removes opioid withdrawal symptoms, consisting of drug desires, without producing the "high" or unsafe adverse effects of heroin and various other opioids. It does this by both triggering as well as blocking opioid receptors in the mind (i.e., it is what is called a partial opioid agonist).
Methadone likewise stops withdrawal signs and symptoms and also reduces desire in opioid-addicted people by turning on opioid receptors in the mind (i.e., a full opioid agonist). It has a long history of use in treatment of opioid reliance in grownups and is readily available in specially qualified methadone treatment programs. In choose instances and in some States, opioid-dependent teenagers in between the ages of 16 and 18 could be qualified for methadone therapy,.
A research study in the journal Addiction shows that people that get help with recuperation from dependency are more probable to stay in recovery for longer durations than those that don't obtain treatment. Sixty-two percent of those who had expert help in treating their addiction remained in recuperation for three years after treatment, compared to only 43 percent of those who didn't get treatment. In addition, 57 percent of those who made it three years were still free of the substance after a total amount of 16 years. This reveals that obtaining specialist therapy is crucial to reaching the most effective outcome.
Residential Kerman drug rehab in particular is typically more valuable due to the fact that it requires that the individual stay in therapy for the amount of time required to impact modification.
In the NIDA write-up it is mentioned that a vital element of medication dependency treatment is remaining in treatment enough time to finish the numerous elements of the program, due to the fact that this makes it possible for individuals to arise with the highest level of confidence in their recently discovered skills as well as devices for continuing to be in recovery. Due to this, each of the parts of a high-grade treatment program functions best when it is made in order to help individuals survive the whole treatment process.
Residential rehab supplies 24-hour treatment in a setting where the emphasis is assisting people attain as well as keep recuperation from addiction. As a result of this, these programs have the ability to provide a breadth of solutions that are more probable to assist customers create capabilities and tools to remain in recuperation well after leaving the program. These consist of:.
Building abilities as well as devices that are needed for life blog post treatment.
Outpatient rehabilitation enables clients to live in the house as well as take part in treatment at an outpatient center throughout the daytime. This kind of program manages people more freedom in treatment, offering customers the capability to keep a job and stay on par with day-to-day responsibilities in the house. Those just starting outpatient treatment may need day-to-day sessions with a therapist or professional personnel, while those more along in recuperation (or with less extreme dependencies) may achieve success with part-time sessions one or two times weekly.
Outpatient programs typically last anywhere from one to 3 months, as this is the home window of time where those in healing are most vulnerable to regression. The size of time a customer invests in outpatient treatment depends upon their progression in healing, which takes into account their mental security as well as physical health and wellness.
An outpatient rehabilitation program uses alcohol and drug treatment sessions that can be set up throughout different times throughout the week. This schedule enables people to proceed with their routine duties and also continue living in your home, however they are needed to look into therapy at their assigned times for counseling and also drugs.
Recovery is an objective of alcohol therapy, and recovery-oriented systems of treatment are being created to support that goal. Individuals who are "in recuperation" understand exactly what it implies to them and how vital it remains in their lives. They require no official meaning, but for the general public and those who research study, review, and also establish plans about addiction, recuperation is a concept that could sometimes seem vague.
Essentially, healing is a facility as well as dynamic procedure including all the positive benefits to physical, mental and social health that can happen when individuals with an addiction to alcohol or medicines, or their family members, obtain the aid they need.
Therapy is a crucial part of substance abuse therapy for many individuals. Cognitive behavior modification, family members therapy, and also various other treatment strategies could help individuals recovering from opioid dependency keep clean.
The 12-Step approach originated by Alcoholics Anonymous is used by concerning 74 percent of treatment. Numerous addiction treatment programs use choices to 12-Step methodology for those who choose an even more nonreligious foundation for therapy.
SMART Recuperation is an abstinence-based, not-for-profit company with a practical self-help program for people having troubles with drinking as well as utilizing. It includes many suggestions as well as strategies in order to help you transform your life from one that is self-destructive and also miserable to one that is positive as well as enjoyable. SMART Recuperation is not a spin-off of Twelve step programs. Nobody will certainly label you an "alcoholic", an "addict" or "unhealthy" nor "vulnerable", as well as if you do not count on a religious beliefs or spirituality, that's great, as well. We educate common sense self-help procedures created to equip you to stay away and also to establish a much more favorable lifestyle. When you succeed at following our approach, you may finish from the program, or you might stay around in order to help others.
Along with expert staff the addict determines precisely just what they wish to leave their keep. Weekly, you and your individual specialist will certainly assess your drug addiction therapy and also make a decision whether you are reaching your objectives, failing or surpassing them and also change your therapy plan as necessary. The partnering is really essential below- your objectives are your roadmap via treatment.
The psychoanalysis sight recommends addiction is basically a problem of self-regulation. Addiction is explained as a defensive approach to stay clear of sensation of vulnerability or powerlessness. The dependency problem protects against the individual from recognizing regarding her distress, as well as the development of psychological capability to self-soothe.
A significant cognitive-behavioral strategy to addiction recovery and also treatment has actually been Alan Marlatt's (1985) Relapse Avoidance approach. Marlatt explains 4 psycho-social procedures pertinent to the addiction and also relapse processes: self-efficacy, end result spans, acknowledgments of origin, as well as decision-making procedures. Attributions of origin refer to a person's pattern of beliefs that relapse to medication use is an outcome of interior, or rather outside, transient causes (e.g., allowing oneself to make exceptions when encountered with exactly what are evaluated to be unusual situations).
: As a result of hefty traffic, a recuperating alcoholic could determine one afternoon to leave the freeway and travel on side roads. If this person is able to use effective coping approaches, such as distracting himself from his desires by turning on his preferred songs, then he will certainly stay clear of the relapse danger (PATH 1) as well as increase his efficacy for future abstinence. If, nevertheless, he does not have dealing devices- for circumstances, he might begin ruminating on his desires (PATH 2)- then his effectiveness for abstaining will certainly lower, his expectations of favorable outcomes will boost, and he might experience a gap- an isolated return to substance intoxication.
As they become much more and also much more overwhelming, the individual might try to "deal with" those signs by making use of different medicines. Alternatively, a person dealing with an eating disorder could try to enhance their weight loss attempts by abusing energizer medicines like cocaine or crystal meth.
In various other instances, the medicine addiction comes first and also because of persistent substance abuse, psychological wellness concerns can develop later as a result of that substance abuse modifies mind function with time.
Sober living houses are team houses for those recuperating from a dependency. A lot of these homes are independently owned, although some group homes are possessed by organizations as well as might even be had by charity companies. Residences are normally located in peaceful locations in order to help make certain a relaxed environment for people in early recovery.
These types of residences are various from rehabilitation centers; rehabilitation facilities usually supply a more intensive recuperation experience and also offer citizens much less flexibility. People that stay in sober living centers could usually reoccur as they please as long as they adhere to certain rules. For example, sober living houses might require homeowners to be home by a certain time or to visit function throughout the day. Residents could additionally be subject to routine drug screening to show ongoing soberness.


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Q: Using pre-defined class names in java I'm fairly new to Java. I learnt that the names of predefined classes in java are not keywords and thus we can use those as identifiers.
I tried out the following code: (I know that that import is redundant)
import java.lang.*;

class Process{
    public Process(){
        System.out.println("Constructor of Process");
    }
}

public class NewMain {

    public static void main(String[] args)  {
        Process p = new Process();
    }

}

and the out put was:
Constructor of Process

However, when I replaced import java.lang.*; with import java.lang.Process;, I got an error cause it tried to instantiate the predefined Process class. I had assumed that the program will check scope by scope and will thus execute the userdefined class constructor in both cases. How am I wrong?

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Joseph Malpeli, Incheol Kang, Rachel Reem, Amy Kaczmarowski; Scotopic contrast sensitivity: Cat versus human. Journal of Vision 2005;5(8):188. doi: 10.1167/5.8.188.
Here we estimate the contributions of optical and neural factors to scotopic sensitivity differences between cats and humans. A central laser spot was fixated at trial start (for cats, a prerequisite for trial progression). Targets were upward drifting (temporal frequency = 4 Hz) Gabor functions of fixed width (SD = 1.5 deg) and various spatial frequencies (0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 or 4 cyc/deg) presented 8 deg left or right of center, with onset and offset occurring smoothly over 500 msec. A correct response was defined as an eye movement toward the target for cats, or a correct button press for humans. Humans were instructed to fixate the laser spot throughout the trial, and to always respond. Cats had 5 sec to respond, and the target stayed on until the response was made. For humans, targets appeared for 1.25 sec, an interval encompassing most cat response latencies. Stimulus contrast was adjusted following a modified staircase procedure, and thresholds estimated from psychometric functions. Pupils were measured by digital photography at each adaptation level. As expected, cats had better dim-light vision than humans for low spatial frequencies over a wide range of contrast: in terms of ambient light levels, cats were approximately 0.80 log units (a factor of 6.2) more sensitive for 0 and 1/8 cyc/deg. For spatial frequencies above 1/2 cyc/deg, humans were more sensitive. However, most, if not all, of the cats' advantage in dim light was optical: their larger exposed pupil areas, reflective tapeta, and shorter focal lengths would improve sensitivity by about 0.32, 0.16 and 0.26 log units, respectively. When these optical elements are factored out of the data, the cat's advantage for low spatial frequencies in the scotopic range shrinks to 0.06 log units (a factor of 1.15), which is well within the range of cumulative errors in our measurements. We conclude that at 8 deg eccentricity, the retinas of the two species have similar intrinsic sensitivity. Supported by NIH EY02695.
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'Tis the season for free candy and being terrified of everything that goes bump in the night. If your fear factor maximum is more on the end of kindergarten classroom decorations than haunted houses, then maybe I can suggest some movies more your speed that still fall in with the season.
Here are seven Halloween movies that are just pure fun — no scary nuns, clowns or anything like that in sight.
The Addams Family aren't your typical neighbors. Their greatest joy comes from everything the ordinary person finds only suited for Halloween, and they're always dressed for a funeral. Not to mention that the parents, Morticia (Anjelica Huston) and Gomez (Raul Julia), don't find it odd at all that their daughter Wednesday (Christina Ricci) keeps trying to kill her siblings with various torture instruments.
When long-lost uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) shows up in the first movie, the family takes him in and shows him their close-knit lifestyle, giving him the home he never had. The second movie surrounds the birth of the youngest Addams, Pubert (Kaitlyn & Kristen Hooper), and his new babysitter, Debbie (Joan Cusack). Fester, in love with Debbie, abandons his family to be with her despite the obvious signs that she's up to no good.
Meanwhile, Wednesday and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman), her other younger brother, are sent to summer camp and must interact with normal kids while the family tries to convince Fester to come home. Despite the macabre exterior, the Addams family are a loving bunch, and the only mildly freaky thing about them is their spooky mansion and the babysitter Debbie.
This one is a Disney original movie about 13-year-old Marnie Piper (Kimberly J. Brown) whose grandmother wants to train her as a witch in Halloweentown, but Marnie's mother won't allow anything Halloween related.
When the Sanderson sister witches of Salem, Massachusetts, kill a little girl to retain their youth, they're hung as witches, but not before setting a curse to come back when a virgin lights the black flame candle. That was in 1693.
Three hundred years later, Californian Max (Omri Katz), who doesn't believe in curses, lights the candle on Halloween night to impress his classmate Allison (Vinessa Shaw), bringing back the eccentric witches who now need the life forces of all the kids in Salem to become immortal. Top it off with a musical number, and you've got yourself a spirited classic.
The Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, Jack Skellington (Danny Elfman), ends up in Christmas town one day and wants to bring a different sort of holiday cheer to his people. However, they aren't quite sure what to make of it, since they have only celebrated Halloween every day for all their lives.
Created by Tim Burton, this movie dances with the macabre, but with all the fun music and visually striking cast of characters, it would be a shame to not include it on a list for best Halloween movies for all ages.
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are back for Halloween. Again Linus (Christopher Shea) is waiting for the Great Pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, hoping that he will appear. The others go trick-or-treating, mocking Linus for waiting and not coming to get candy with them.
It feels weird trying to describe this holiday classic because it has become so embedded in the childhoods of so many to the point where specific dates are set aside for airing the movie. If you're curious, this year it's Oct. 18 and Oct. 26 on ABC.
Eddie Murphy stars as Jim Evers in this kid's movie based off the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney World. When his wife insists that they take a vacation, Evers makes a stop along the way to sell a mansion. The weather forces the family to stay overnight, and their stay becomes disturbing as they learn the history of the owner and his butler.
It's got ghosts and surprises straight from the ride, making this one a fun addition to a spirited night.
This Mel Brooks comedy stars Gene Wilder as Doctor Frederick Frankenstein who insists that he is nothing like his infamous grandfather, the mad scientist Victor Frankenstein. Upon the death of his great-grandfather, he inherits the family's Transylvanian estate and goes to inspect it.
Because this is a parody of the 1931 Frankenstein movie, Frederick naturally resumes his grandfather's obsession of reanimating the dead. It's also filmed in black and white and uses some of the old set from the original movie, so although it's not spooky, the older feel and Frankenstein theme gives this comedy an impressive backdrop.
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EXCLUSIVE: Warren Tredrea voices concerns about AFL stars remaining in Queensland for post-season
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has voiced his concerns about AFL players from Melbourne electing to remain in Queensland after the season finishes.
It expected that many Victorian-based players will remain in the Sunshine State due to Victoria's current lockdown laws being extended by Premier Daniel Andrews.
Tredrea predicted that natives from South Australia and Western Australia would eventually head home, but suggested that the AFL and AFL Players' Association could have a problem on its hands with the players who remain up north.
" A lot of the issue here is, I think the AFLPA particularly, via the AFL, would be seriously worried what happens to the players once they're off," he told Wide World of Sports' Talk of the Town.
Players from teams who don't make the finals like Hawthorn could remain in Queensland after the season (Getty)
"(Clubs) don't have control against (players), they've got to still get their holiday component, they're able to travel, and that's when players are most at risk.
"They don't have the structure, they don't have the be there and to do things to gain a competitive edge, so it's a big challenge for them and it's coming up.
"Let's face it, we've got footballers who continue to stuff up, and that's with games to play.
"Imagine what happens when they get off tap, they get free time and they can get outside the hub and drink, go to the dance bars. Look out, I'd be getting them out of there."
Tredrea suggested that Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will be concerned about players (Bradley Kanaris/Getty)
Tredrea suggested that Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk would also be wary of AFL stars acting out during the off-season with the state elections around the corner.
"I reckon the Queensland Premier will certainly think so, especially with the polls not too far away," he said.
"I don't think any players will be rushing back to Melbourne unless they really have to.
"Players this time of year once footy finishes usually head off on holidays and a lot of them go overseas or interstate.
"I suspect that some of the places like Broome or the Northern Territory or some of the other warmer spots will be hammering with the holidays, and I dare say the Queensland Premier wants them out of the hub just so they don't create a mess."
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After attending Staff Judge Advocate School, David went on to work as staff Judge Advocate at FCTCLANT Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, providing legal advice to the base commander. In 1991, he went into private practice and in 2000, Mr. Russotto helped found Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban.
David's long familiarity with the military and respect for the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans has been instrumental in his decision to represent disabled veterans and their families. Up until June 2007, veterans were not permitted to engage the services of an attorney to apply for benefits. Today, attorneys may be retained by applicants who have been turned down or received an unsatisfactory level of benefits and wish to appeal the VA's decision. For these reasons, David champions the interests of veterans across the United States.
He is a Department of Veteran Affairs accredited attorney and is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims (CAVC), Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit Court and the North Carolina Bar. He is a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA), Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) and the North Carolina State Bar Association.
In 2000, David helped to form Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban with a specific goal — to help people seriously injured in car, truck and motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death and other cases where he fights for full compensation to help clients rebuild their lives.
David concentrated on criminal defense in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps and served as a Trial Counsel and Legal Services Officer at Naval Air Station Oceana. He represented Navy service members during Courts Martial, non-judicial punishment actions, appeals and other criminal proceedings.
From 1992 to 2005, David was an award-winning real estate developer, owning several companies and developing and/or building more than 3,000 properties. He used his legal skill to present projects for approval to zoning boards in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
David's companies received three Community of the Year awards and shared another from the Tidewater Builders Association. Among his prominent award-winning projects in Virginia Beach are the Linkorn Bay Condominiums, a private swim/boating/outdoor community, and Three Ships Landing, a unique retirement community of 48 homes.
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Naval Justice School, Newport, RI, 1988. Military Criminal Justice, admiralty and international law
Wake Forest University School of Law, 1987. Juris Doctor
Emory University,1984. Bachelor in Art, English
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"A serious accident or a veteran's disability can have a huge impact on a person's life. Knowing I can make a strong positive influence on the lives of my clients is very important to me."— David Russotto
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The Malian mud cloth crew at the 2011 Folklife Festival. From left to right: Issa Téssougué, Baba Berthé, Moussa Fofana, Oumar Cissé, and Hamadoun (Simbè) Sankaré.
Tailor Issa Tessougé and scraps of bogolan.
Product (Red) label bogolan bag made by Moussa Fofana's workshop.
This online exhibition draws upon the documentation of Malian artists who participated in the 2003 and 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festivals. In 2003, the country of Mali was a featured program in the Festival. In 2011, several Malian artists represented their craft as part of the Peace Corps Festival program.
In the Malian language, Bambara, the full word bogolanfini breaks into three parts: bogo meaning mud or clay, lan meaning with, and fini meaning cloth. Bogolan is easily confused with other folk dying techniques, such as batik or tie dye. What distinguishes the bogolan method of design application is that the artist paints the background a dark color, leaving the outline of the pattern untouched.
Originating in the town of Beledougou, which still produces some of the most beautiful and intricate designs, bogolan has since spread to other towns such as San, Koutiala, Sikasso, Djenne and the Lake Debo region. As renowned bogolan artist Nakunté Diarra explained it, "since God created the world…Bogolan was there." A longstanding tradition and point of national pride, bogolan and its patterns have represented the history of the Bamara people for generations. The skills and techniques artists have been using for centuries are passed down through intergenerational rituals. Craftsmen in Mali are considered sacred or magical because of their material-altering nature, completing work "begun by God," as Malians say.
As clothing, textiles protect the body and convey social status, age, gender, and religion through the amount of material used, weaving quality, garment length, and decoration. They are considered precious items that are kept tightly guarded because they are worn so close to the body; if left unattended, an article of clothing could fall into the hands of a sorcerer or enemy who might then harm the wearer. A very worthy and respected profession, over 60 percent of Malian artisans worked with textiles in 2003. Today, bogolan lives on through the tourist market, in the fashion world, and through the work of contemporary Malian folk and fine artists.


Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 3, 2019 at the age of 76 years, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy (nee Mailhiot) and was the cherished father of Shelley Mae Spina (Lance), and Randy Fairthorne (Rosa). Proud grandfather of Ashley, Brandi, Gilles (Carly), Jesse, Joscelyn (Zack), Josh (Chantelle), Kristi (Luke), and great grandfather/ "GG" to 11 great grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Bonnie Fairthorne and sister in law Madeleine Fairthorne. His soul is reunited with his parents Ethel and Murray Fairthorne and siblings Jeannie Webster, and John Carl Fairthorne. Gary was an inspiration throughout his treatment and care. His positive attitude and bravery kept us all going. His spirit and will to live never wavered, even when faced with seemingly endless obstacles. He won the battles but lost the war. GARY LOVED LIFE and truly lived it to the fullest! He will always be our HERO!
Gary worked at Byers Truck and Trailer and eventually became co-owner of Bogar Truck Parts and Service from which he retired. He began a new career delivering for Big V Drug Stores (1992) finishing at Shoppers Drug Mart with coworkers with whom he loved and called family. His customers became his friends and he truly loved his job. Gary was a life-long parishioner of St. George's Anglican Church and active member at St. John's Anglican Church. He also loved his 22 seasons of camping at Leisure Lake Camp Ground, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed watching Sydney Crosby and his favorite hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Gary proudly served with the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve for 38 years and received the Order of Military Merit (MMM) in 1992. He was the first of only 2 members of HMCS Hunter to have been awarded this honour. Recently, the Drill Deck in the new HMCS Hunter was named in his honour as a tribute to his dedicated service. Gary's achievements, honours and community involvement activities were countless. He devoted his life to service and others. A special thank you to the Windsor Cancer Centre at Met. Campus and the Palliative Care Unit at the Y. Emara Centre for all of your compassionate care.


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Atlantic City's Revel casino to file for bankruptcy
Updated Mar 30, 2019; Posted Feb 20, 2013
Revel Casino at 3 months
Gallery: Revel Casino at 3 months
ATLANTIC CITY — Revel, the casino many people had hoped would turn around Atlantic City's sagging fortunes, said today that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March, less than a year after it opened.
The voluntary, prepackaged bankruptcy envisioned for late March will wipe away about two-thirds of its $1.5 billion in debt by converting more than $1 billion of it into equity for lenders.
Kevin DeSanctis, Revel's CEO, said the restructuring will give the casino resort more flexibility to operate.
"Today's announcement is a positive step for Revel," DeSanctis said. "The agreement we have reached with our lenders will ensure that the hundreds of thousands of guests who visit Revel every year will continue to enjoy a signature Revel experience in our world-class facility."
• Sweeney says Revel, troubled Atlantic City casino, needs new owners
• Atlantic City's Revel resort, $1.3B in debt, faces potential bankruptcy or foreclosure
• Down on its luck: Revel jobs, revenue falling below projections
• Hedge fund's risky ties to Revel casino shine light on N.J.'s investing habits
• Revel casino makes $2.4B bet it can restore luster to Atlantic City
Existing management will remain in place, no layoffs are planned, and employees and vendors will be paid as usual, the company said. The restructuring should be completed by early summer, it added.
The $2.4 billion casino never caught on as much as it had expected to, and it remained mired toward the bottom of Atlantic City's 12 casinos in terms of casino revenue. Revel had to line up two rounds of additional financing since August to keep operating.
In January, it posted its second-worst month, winning less than $8 million from gamblers. During the second and third quarters of last year, it reported gross operating losses of $35 million and $37 million.
Revel's workforce is largely nonunion, a fact that earned it the undying enmity of Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union, representing most of the city's casino workers.
"Over three years ago, Local 54 began expressing to every elected official in the city, the state and the governor's office that this project was doomed to failure," said Bob McDevitt, the union's president. "Had they listened to us three years ago, we would not have this catastrophe on our hands now."
Michael Drewniak, Gov. Chris Christie's press secretary, expressed confidence in Revel.
"We are committed to the resurgence of Atlantic City, the tourism district, and the many efforts currently under way to bring world-class attractions and entertainment to the city," he said. "A rejuvenated Revel will remain an integral part of that landscape, as it continues full operations as a premiere hotel, gaming and top-flight entertainment hub for the city, in addition to employing more than 2,000 people. Most importantly, none of those things that make Revel among Atlantic City's highest-profile attractions will change, as Revel uses this new financial flexibility and the continued backing of its investors to grow the business and be part of Atlantic City's expansion."
Revel officials have been reviewing their options in recent months as the Atlantic City market continued to decline and its own revenues remained stuck in neutral. DeSanctis said the company and its lenders decided that a prepackaged Chapter 11 would be the best way to improve its balance sheet by eliminating substantial debt and increasing the changes for growth.
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It is the latest in a series of recent bankruptcies involving Atlantic City casinos. Trump Entertainment Resorts emerged in 2010 from the third Chapter 11 bankruptcy that it or its corporate predecessors had filed, and the Tropicana Casino and Resort was sold that same year out of bankruptcy court to billionaire Carl Icahn.
As part of the restructuring, some of Revel's lenders will provide approximately $250 million in debtor-in-possession financing, about $45 million of which constitutes new money commitments and approximately $205 million of which is pre-petition debt. No taxpayer funds will be used to finance the restructuring, the casino said.
The company didn't identify which lenders will be part of the filing; it said only that "a majority" of its lenders have agreed.
Revel opened in April as a potential game-changer, the first new casino built in Atlantic City since the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened in 2003.
Revel was designed as a destination resort, an ambitious, risky project in a declining market. It saw itself not as a casino resort but as a resort that happened to have a casino. But the distinction seemed to have been lost on many customers, who found its restaurants and hotel rooms pricey.
The project had to overcome numerous obstacles before its opening. Three key executives working on the project died in a Minnesota plane crash in July 2008; a worker pouring concrete was struck by lightning and killed in 2011.
The project ran out of money during the recession and had to stop construction halfway through. Morgan Stanley pulled out, taking a $1.2 billion loss on the project. It only got completed with the help of state tax incentives that were approved in February 2011.


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Saint-Benoît-du-Lac is a community of 43 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec. It only comprises an abbey, a cheese making facility, and its immediate surrounding lands.

History
The name Saint-Benoît-du-Lac refers to Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictines. The municipality was founded on March 16, 1939 by splitting away from the municipality of Austin.

Demographics

Population

Language
Mother tongue (2021)

See also
 Saint Benedict Abbey, Quebec
 List of municipalities in Quebec

References

External links
 Official website

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As someone thinking about going to college or a new college student, you may be contemplating a major such as a political science degree and wondering if it's a good investment of your time and money. The answers people give you may vary. While it's true that liberal studies and social science majors may have less job security or wages than other in-demand fields of study, a degree in political science can certainly be worth it in terms of return on investment and pay off. It is important, however, that you approach your studies strategically in order to increase your chances of finding a job that meets your needs upon graduation. Follow these tips to get the most out of your degree.
The first thing you'll want to do is research your intended career. If you haven't chosen one particular job, that's okay. You can begin by investigating the field of political science as a whole. Begin by finding articles online or, better yet, visit the career services office at your school. Possible career paths for those with a degree in political science include jobs in civil service, public administration, international affairs, teaching, political campaign work, law and journalism, among many more. A career counselor can help you to research the field even further by checking out anticipated job growth and statistics. Some jobs are at a standstill in general, while others may require geographic relocation in order to find work. Learning these things now will help you make an educated decision regarding whether to pursue a political science degree. You can explore other majors or even specializations in political science by taking coursework in your areas of interest. Keep an open mind when undergoing career exploration.
Potential employers look for candidates who were involved in extra-curricular activities during college. Whether it's a club, sport or even a Greek organization, getting involved offers exposure to a lot of new people and teaches you a variety of skills. For example, you'll gain leadership experience, enhance your interpersonal skills and improve upon your communication by being a member of an organization. Being on a team or other organized activity also shows that you can manage your time and prioritize. In addition, the people you meet in college can become lifelong connections that can lead to any number of opportunities. It's not just classmates who can benefit you. Taking time to interact with professors and other authority figures can provide you with tons of great information as well as a future job reference.
Whether it's required for your political science major or not, take advantage of an internship opportunity. Getting real world experience will help you to pinpoint your career path and will teach you things about your field that you couldn't learn in the classroom. It will also set you apart from the competition in a crowded job market. You may also gain a foot in the door by taking time to get to know your internship supervisor and other key players on the job. Always go above and beyond at your internship in order to gain the most from the experience.


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Immigration Officer Allegedly Bribed With 200 Egg Rolls
By Aditi Mukherji, JD on June 27, 2013 | Last updated on March 21, 2019
An immigration officer in Southern California has been indicted on charges that she took bribes in cash and egg rolls from immigrants seeking citizenship and green cards.
Mai Nhu Nguyen, 47, of Irvine, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on three counts of solicitation of a bribe by a public official, reports the Associated Press.
But how do they know it was a bribe?
Tasty, but Troublesome
Bribery is the offer or acceptance of anything of value in exchange for influence on a government/public official or employee. Bribes can take the form of gifts or payments of money in exchange for favorable treatment, such as property, various goods, privileges, services and other favors.
Nguyen worked as an officer for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Santa Ana, where she reviewed immigrants' applications for benefits.
Prosecutors say Nguyen took 200 egg rolls from a citizenship applicant and received $1,000 and $2,200 bribes from two other immigrants since 2011.
So in this case, a (famished) government employee allegedly took egg rolls or money in exchange for favorable treatment on immigrants' applications for benefits.
Government Gift-Giving Rules
This crazy idea may be really out there, but...: What if the egg rolls were just gifts? Unfortunately for Nguyen, the government also restricts the ability of its employees to accept gifts from outside sources.
Typically, modest refreshments aren't a problem. Among these are soft drinks, coffee, donuts and other tasty treats "offered other than as part of a meal," according to the Justice Department.
So one egg roll is probably OK. Two hundred egg rolls, however, seems to be pushing it both from a caloric and legal standpoint.
As a general rule of thumb, a federal employee can't accept your "gift" if it's meant to influence the employee (that would be corrupt intent). In Nguyen's case, she could face punishment if it's proven that she was influenced by the warm, savory appetizers.
It's also a problem if the egg rolls were worth more than $20. That's because employees may accept unsolicited gifts with a market value of $20 or less per occasion; but in the aggregate, those gifts can't exceed $50 in a calendar year.
Details are sparse on exactly how Nguyen was caught. Maybe they found a few crumbs?
Regardless, the egg-roll giver could be on the slotted spoon hook for bribery, too. In most situations, both the person offering the bribe and the person accepting it can be charged with bribery.
Now there's some food for thought.
Egg Rolls Allegedly Used To Bribe US Immigration Officer, Mai Nhu Nguyen Charged With Bribery (International Business Times)
Cincinnati Public Schools in Voter Bribery Scandal (FindLaw's Law and Daily Life)
Parolee Accused of Cheating Drug Test with a Cash Bribe (FindLaw's Legally Weird)
Man Gets Misdemeanor Charges for Attempt to Buy Urine on School Campus (FindLaw's Legally Weird)


We stock all the current magic magazines, plus a large back-catalogue of older issues.
Richard Kaufman's monthly glossy magazine including tricks, reviews and columns.
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Magicians featured in this issue include: Paul Aberstat, Kostya Kimlat, Syd Segal, Mike Graham, David Nelson, Paul Cummins, Lee Asher, Kip Pascal, Eric Grossman, Daniel Garcia, Paul Chosse.
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extern void BufferedReadSetFile(
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extern int64 BufferedReadNextBufferPosition(
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 * Get the next buffer space for reading with a specified max read-ahead
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 * Returns NULL when the current file has been completely read.
 */
extern uint8 *BufferedReadGetNextBuffer(
    BufferedRead       *bufferedRead,
    int32              maxReadAheadLen,
    int32              *nextBufferLen);

/*
 * Grow the available length of the current buffer.
 *
 * NOTE: The buffer address returned can be different, even for previously
 * examined buffer data.  In other words, don't keep buffer pointers in
 * the buffer region.  Use offsets to re-establish pointers after this call.
 *
 * If the current file has been completely read, availableLen will remain
 * the current value.
 */
uint8 *BufferedReadGrowBuffer(
    BufferedRead       *bufferedRead,
    int32              newMaxReadAheadLen,
    int32              *growBufferLen);

/*
 * Return the address of the current read buffer.
 */
uint8 *BufferedReadGetCurrentBuffer(
    BufferedRead       *bufferedRead);

/*
 * Return the current buffer's start position.
 */
int64 BufferedReadCurrentPosition(
    BufferedRead       *bufferedRead);

/*
 * Finishes the current file for reading.  Caller is resposible for closing
 * the file afterwards.
 */
extern void BufferedReadCompleteFile(
    BufferedRead       *bufferedRead);

/*
 * Finish with reading all together.
 */
extern void BufferedReadFinish(
    BufferedRead *bufferedRead);

#endif   /* CDBBUFFEREDREAD_H */


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Auction of No. 3 Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Will Assist COVID-19 Relief Efforts
by Cyndi Paceley
Scottsdale, AZ — NASCAR team owner Richard Childress will auction an original No. 3 Chevrolet during the Barrett-Jackson Online Only May 2020 Auction to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts across the United States. The sale of the Dale Earnhardt-driven race car marks the first time Childress has parted with an original Earnhardt car from his collection. Bidding for the car will begin on Friday, May 8, and will end on Saturday, May 16. The entire sale price will be donated to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.
"I've grown my personal collection of memorabilia throughout my career in NASCAR and have especially enjoyed the Dale Earnhardt cars in my collection because they each have such a unique history that brings back priceless memories of my years winning and racing with Dale," said Childress. "I've never parted with an Earnhardt Chevrolet from my collection, but with a global pandemic taking place and people in our communities suffering, it's time to do what I can to help. All proceeds will benefit much-needed causes to fight the devastating effects of COVID-19 on a local and national level."
Earnhardt made select NASCAR Cup Series starts in this intermediate-style Chevrolet at tracks including Bristol Motor Speedway, Dover International Speedway, Rockingham Speedway and Darlington Raceway between 1996 and 1999. Highlighted by a win at Rockingham Speedway in 1996, Earnhardt did not finish worse than 4th with Chassis No. 22 in its first three on-track appearances.
A variety of national and local causes will benefit from the auction and sale, with Childress contributing 100% of the sale price to various COVID-19 relief efforts, including providing support to national and local first responders and front-line workers in need of personal protection equipment. A portion of proceeds will also benefit Feeding America, which provides meals to children out of school, supports food banks and the distribution of essential food and non-food household items.
In addition to the race car, Childress' personal memorabilia collection, which includes a variety of rare and hard-to-find items — including pre-production models of diecasts, some of which never went into production — are available on an eBay page with sale proceeds also going to COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Q: Global variables in ASP.NET as static fields and properties no locking required? Here is an article about the subject global-variables-aspnet
In a given example on page load there is an initialization of our static global variable:
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    // 1.
    // Get the current ImportantData.
    string important1 = Global.ImportantData;

    // 2.
    // If we don't have the data yet, initialize it.
    if (important1 == null)
    {
        // Example code.
        important1 = DateTime.Now.ToString();
        Global.ImportantData = important1;
    }

    // 3.
    // Render the important data.
    Important1.Text = important1;
}

And the commentary to it:

Performance: Static fields are efficient in normal situations. You
  will only have one copy of the data and there is no locking required.

My question is - why there is no double-null-check and no locking required?
Am I missing something is ASP.NET multi-threading?

A: I believe the article is incorrect, at least when considering the generalized statement: No locking required, ever. I am not aware of any mechanism that would automatically serialize access to static members in the Global class, and I am also not aware of any ASP.Net mechanism that would serialize Page_Load calls. While that article only showed read access after a one-time initialization (in most cases, see end of post), it stands to reason that somebody will be mislead by it and use those static members to read and write at different times. Example:
public static class Global
{
    public static int PageRequests;
}

...

protected void Page_Load()
{
    // This construct without locking might lead to lost counts
    Global.PageRequests++;
}

Locking is definitely required here, unless you don't care if your page request count is not entirely accurate.
In the specific case with the DateTime initialization and read-only access afterwards, you can live without a lock. Should two Page_Load threads successfully test for important1 == null at around the same time, they would both write the same or almost same DateTime value into that variable, and from a split second later on, this variable will never be changed again because important1 == null will then evaluate to false. But this is a very special case where it doesn't matter. Certainly not a generalization.


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Amidst continuing controversy over alleged sexual misconduct, it turns out Woody Allen isn't turning the other cheek to the end of his multimillion-dollar and multi-picture deal with Amazon. The Oscar winner on Thursday hit the studio division of the Jeff Bezos-founded company with a $68 million lawsuit over the…
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After staying quiet during the height of the #MeToo movement and the accusations hovering around her husband Woody Allen, Soon-Yi Previn has finally broken her silence about her relationship with the director, her adoptive mother Mia Farrow and the controversies that have been pinned to the entire family. In an…
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Pistons vs. Magic: How to enjoy a tanking charade
Both teams plan to sit up to eight players apiece
By enbiejowiec May 3, 2021, 11:00am EDT
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Well, sitting up to sixteen players in a NBA game might look extreme. Even if it's the end of the season, and it has become a widespread thing around the whole League this time of the year because losing teams don't want to mess with their lottery odds and winning teams don't want to mess with injury bug. Plus teams want to have their players rested for the battles in the playoffs. It's especially demanding for us, the fans, because it leaves us watching games won by a 40, 50 or 60 point margin. Yea, the system has its flaws…
On the other hand, even if we forget for a moment about the tanking battle, there might be some good reasons for the Detroit Pistons not to fill the best roster for games like tonight's one against Orlando Magic. And, by the same token, even if both teams will miss crucial players, the contest itself might be very enjoyable.
Game Vitals:
When: Monday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. EST
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Watch: Bally Sports Detroit, NBA League Pass
Odds: Det -2.0
It'll be the third meeting between Detroit and Orlando. The teams split the World Series hosted by the Magic in late February. But both teams looked different then. Detroit's schemes were moving around Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee, and Orlando's around Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon. Due to trades and injuries, both teams had point guards issues at that time.
Fast forward to today, and Detroit has no business on relying on Jerami and Mason… and other vets as well in the game. Orlando made a fire sale at the deadline, moving all three of their best non-injured players. And in these circumstances there's simply no point in playing Grant because current Magic starter at the four, Mo Wagner, in his third year is trying to show that he's worth to stay in the NBA. As such, he isn't a match for a borderline All-Star like Jerami but for Sekou Doumbouya.
There might be more incentive to play Plumlee against Wendell Carter Jr., who has played himself into a post-rookie deal already. But at the moment Carter Jr. is still an opponent better suited for Isaiah Stewart than a Western Conference Finalist like Mason. So instead of watching a rout between Pistons vets and Magic youth, I'd rather see a competition between youngsters on both sides.
And this youthful competition should be spread beyond the power positions matchups thanks to teams sitting it's older players. At the one spot, we'll be able to see a battle between two rookies, Killian Hayes and Cole Anthony (who had some fans in our Community before the draft), trying to show up in the NBA. With so many players out on both rosters, they'll need to take matters into their own hands more. It'll be interesting to see how they handle this task facing each other.
There will be a battle of sixth men, Frank Jackson and R.J. Hampton (who also was most wanted by some of us before the draft), which should be no less interesting. In fact, for now, it'll be much more interesting than the one between Wayne Ellington and Terrence Ross. So should be a battle between reserve bigs, Pistons' Tyler Cook and Magic's Mo Bamba.
Tanking, not tanking, this time of the year, a duel between hungry young guns playing for their NBA future should be much more exciting than a duel between established old hands playing for nothing.
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (19-45):
Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Sekou Doumbouya, Isaiah Stewart
Orlando Magic (20-44):
Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Dwayne Bacon, Moritz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr.
Have a good game fellow DBBers!!! It still might be really enjoyable.


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Ilana Cohen (en ) est une ancienne femme politique israélienne née le . Elle siège à la Knesset (Parlement) de 2003 à 2006.

Biographie
Née en Irak, Cohen fait son aliyah en 1949. Elle étudie à l'École d'infirmière de l'hôpital Assaf HaRofeh. Elle devient ensuite infirmière et préside l'Union des infirmières.

Elle est élue à la Knesset en 2003 sur la liste Une Nation. En 2005, son parti fusionne avec le Parti travailliste. Cohen perd son siège aux élections législatives de 2006 et se retire de la vie politique.

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Article connexe
 Liste des membres de la  Knesset

Naissance en novembre 1943
Naissance en Irak
Infirmière israélienne
Femme politique israélienne
Personnalité de Une Nation (Israël)
Personnalité du Parti travailliste (Israël)
Membre de la Knesset


Phoelix's musical history is also his family history. His uncle, Ray White, played with Frank Zappa. Every instrument you could think of, Phoelix had access to from an early age—be it the drum set in the basement or a guitar lying around in church. He got into production at age 16, from there he went on to meet Saba at one of his shows, and the rest is Chicago music history.
When Phoelix produces for an artist, he needs to know more about who they are and less about how they rap. Hence why his work with Noname, Saba and Smino has him building dense soundscapes that capture the essence of who they are as artists. Hence why his debut solo project, GSLP, is steeped in introspection and self-discovery. Stepping out from behind the boards gave him an enjoyable level of control, which manifested in the unique—still somehow familiar—sound of the record.
As a pastor's son, people often expect his music to be gospel in nature, but from the stylization of the title to the cover to the gravity of the content on the project, Phoelix subverts all expectations. GSPL is a statement piece about his identity, and how little of it is derived from the path his father chose.
During a recent phone conversation, Phoelix and I discussed his musical upbringing, his work within the Chicago scene, his relationship with spirituality, the mental space that prompted the writing of this album, and his next steps as a solo artist.
You grew up in Fox Valley, IL, an hour or so southwest of Chicago. What was that experience like?
I enjoyed my childhood. I was blessed to grow up in a happy home. In church, there was some conflict as I got older, just the judgment that comes with being a pastor's kid. I did have a typical suburban childhood, but I think a common issue is being black in suburbs. You're always looked at like, "Oh you're not from here, you don't belong here." But this is where I grew up. Then on the opposite end, in the city, they'd be like, "You're not from here either, you're from the suburbs." So that concept of not belonging anywhere forced a lot of us to create something for ourselves to call our home.
How much of your musical style can you credit to that conflict?
All of it! I can credit my entire artistry to that conflict because it forced me to not conform. There was never a place that felt like it was mine, so I had to make something of my own.
I know you have a musical family, so what was music's role in your childhood?
My dad's brother, Ray White, he played with Frank Zappa in the '70s. Watching him be famous and go to Guitar Center, and just be given guitars? That was crazy to me as a child. My dad played bass growing up, my brother plays drums. Everybody does something musical in my family. It's made it easy to get to the music. I had a lot of resources as far as instruments and being in church, I was always around a drum set or a guitar. There was always something to play. My dad started me on drums when I was little—there's a drum set and keyboard in our basement. At 17, I started playing bass.
Over the past year, you've worked with Saba, Noname and Smino. How did you connect with all of these artists?
Ralph Gene was this drummer, and he was playing a gig in October of 2015. He was telling me about this Saba gig and told me to come with him. I had been a Saba fan for two or three years before that, so I was excited. At the Saba show, I met Noname and Smino on the same day. Then I just started working him on everything— Telefone, Bucket List [Project], blkswn. All the tours, too. It all just happened right after we met. It's a really enriching friendship. They've all helped me a lot and built my confidence as an artist.
Around the time Telefone was released, Saba revealed that the two of you formed a production duo—can you elaborate on working with Saba behind the boards?
It's just so natural working him, even from the very beginning. The first beat we made, we went back and forth like, "Let me see what you're going to do." Or he'd be like, "I can see you're going crazy. Let me just let you do you." We started trusting each other. I'd do keyboard stuff and he'd do drums, then we'd switch. It was so organic because we loved everything we were doing. It felt like we could do anything, and he made me a better producer. He showed me a lot of techniques and put me on to Ableton.
GSPL feels like your proper debut. How did you know it was time to drop this project?
I've always had things to say, I just haven't necessarily known how to say them. I was around so many talented artists, and I was taking notes and learning. I got to a point in my life where I felt like I was going to explode. I wouldn't call it a low, but I knew I had to do something for myself to release that energy and that tension. This project was the best and safest way for me to do that.
When you work with other people, it's different because you have to compromise a lot more. There's nothing like speaking for yourself. As much as I am in love with Telefone and Bucket List, those don't fully speak to me. That's Noname and Saba, and me helping execute their voices. With this project, I was able to be fully me and say what I wanted to say, how I wanted to say it. I knew I would get to this project eventually, but this was the time.
What was the catalyst for you knowing that "the project" would be GSPL?
I knew this would be the project when I made the first song "Red Beans & Rice." I was in the Virgin Islands, and me and my dad were in this weird place of not fully rocking with each other. Neither one of us said that we weren't rocking with each other, we were kind of being cordial, and then he took me to the Virgin Islands. I was in this bad mood and frustrated, so I started making this song so I could experience the whole thought. It wasn't even just him, there were a few things that were happening. From that point, I started writing and producing a lot.
When I got back to Chicago, I started recording all of the stuff I had been writing. Then it became, "I gotta record this project. I gotta make this project. I gotta find a way to make this cohesive and get this thought out." What's crazy is, before I called it GSPL, it was supposed to be called DNA. Then Kendrick dropped his album, and I realized that title was cooked. So I had to rethink what the project meant to me, and it became GSPL.
How was your process different putting together this solo project as opposed to working behind the scenes for another artist?
Working with other artists is more so about waiting for responses. If I wasn't with you, I would send you something and wait to hear what you think about it and what you want to change. With my own project, I can spend more time thinking about it because I can make changes quicker. The control factor is really the biggest difference. I don't have a problem with either, but with someone else's project, you're always trying to work with someone else's thought. That's why this project sounds different from my other stuff because there is more of me and my own approach to music.
I read that when you produce for someone, it's critical that you also know them as a person—more critical than understanding how they rap. How much more did you have to learn about yourself before you could produce a project for yourself?
A whole lot. That's why it also took so long for me to get to this project. I've been producing since I was 16. I've been writing and recording since I was about 20, and I've been in a rap duo. All that time, I didn't feel like I was in a space where I could really finish anything. Sometimes, I could only write a single verse at a time, sometimes I couldn't really finish a verse. I had to discover myself as an artist, had to find myself and my style. I had to be comfortable with myself. That's also why this project came out now. This project has even helped me know myself more than I did a year ago.
You have a complex definition and understanding of religion and spirituality. What is the origin story there?
At the start of "Red Beans & Rice," I get at this idea that I'm not my dad, and I'm not this person that y'all think I'm supposed to be. People assume that I'm going to come up and be a pastor like my dad, but I'm not trying to do that. I think there's a whole list of expectations that comes with religions and limitations. Spirituality is not about any of that. Religion is a calculated and even miscalculated system. Spirituality is very different. "Temptation" is definitely about spirituality.
I played the entire project for my mom. My family, they're very religious people. They're a church family. The one response they had after I played it was, "Is there a clean version? Is there a version with no cussin' on it? I don't like hearing you this mad." It's as if my music is supposed to sound a certain way, is supposed to be gospel. If they were listening to the actual words, they would have heard a lot of biblical references that they would understand and appreciate.
You highlight this struggle and subversion on the cover.
"Temptation" is my favorite track off the project, particularly because of its potent imagery. Break down the creation of that record.
The track paints a picture of being in this dark space, searching for a way out, but not really getting anywhere. Then, you find yourself at the end, and you're still where you are, but the sun is kind of coming out so it's not as scary as it was before. It's a mental space that makes you feel like you're in danger. That's what temptation is, something that's in your mind and that you can conquer with your spirit. A little bit of the track isn't to that point. Some of the song gets at issues that we deal with: black on black crime, police killings, and the things that people do to retaliate. It's about staying focused on what's important and keeping our hearts and minds strong.
My grandpa once told me to never argue with a fool, because all a fool cares about is difference.
"Heartless Sonata" is very somber journey. Where were you trying to lead us as the song progresses?
I made that song way before I made any of the other ones. It starts off with the piano and takes you to this place where you're sitting by yourself in your room, thinking about heartbreak. I dealt with that a lot, being in relationships and having people fall through. It's not anything profound lyrically, it's more about combining sounds and textures.
"Tom & Jerry Outro" works so well because it resolves the emotions on "Heartless Sonata," but the title of the song implies we are still chasing something.
It's this endless type of journey. There's no winning point in life, you just continue to grow and learn about yourself. You're always going to experience the same things over and over. So "Tom & Jerry" at the end, if you play it on repeat, you kind of forget that it ends. It's endless and it's timeless.
With GSPL out now, what's next for you?
A couple things. I have more songs, of course. Hopefully, you'll see me on the stage pretty soon. I'm back in the studio and recording a lot. It feels great, I feel like a different person.