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Dark Horses by Susan Mihalic -- Roan Montgomery's life revolves around horses and her Olympic gold-medalist father, Monty. Roan likes that her father is training her to be a winner as he was, but his control is, well, complete. After her mom leaves the family fully knowing the awful secrets of what exactly Roan and Monty's relationship is like, Roan welcomes the friendship of Will Howard, a schoolmate. Pretty good story, but very troubling (read: ick!) relationship issues.
An Unlikely Spy by Rebecca Starford -- as a quote from the front of the book says, "'An exceptional novel about World War II, bringing 1940s England to life.'" I enjoyed this book about Evelyn, Julia, Nina, and Sally. Focusing on Evelyn. Good story.
Palace of the Drowned by Christine Morgan -- An OK story about a novelist, Frances or Frankie to most people, who escapes to her friend's place in Venice after a scathing review and "an incident" in a bar back in England. When she meets - or is reunited with - Gilly (hard g), things change.
The Stranger Behind You by Carol Goodman -- After Joan's article about a prominent publisher accused of sexual harassment puts her in danger, she looks to the Refuge for a secure place to live. Prominent publisher, Caspar's wife, Melissa, is looking for information on what Joan has for her book deal. Good story by a new-to-me author.
Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson -- After Bree's son is kidnapped, she's instructed by a deranged woman to follow her instructions or else she'll never get her baby back. In the meantime, Bree's friend Marshall, a former police officer, tries to help. A good suspenseful book with an important message about college parties that go too far.
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica -- Mia is abducted by Colin, but instead of turning her over to Dalmar, he decides to hide out in the woods of Minnesota. This story is told from the perspectives of Colin, the detective, Gabe; and Eve, Mia's mom. Pretty good story.
Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman -- At age 11 two white girls took a black baby that they found on the porch of her (black baby's) home in Baltimore. The girls ended up serving time for their crime and then 7 years later after their release, they are suspects in a missing child case. An OK book. I thought some of the descriptions of people in this book were a bit much. Quite a lot of fat-shaming and stuff that just struck me wrong. I like this author most of the time, but this book (nearly 20 years old) wasn't my favorite.
A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin -- Jillian is a NYC-based journalist whose job just dissolved and she's looking for a great story to pitch to her former editor who now has a good job at a reputable news agency. Jillian wants to infiltrate the secret lady's club, Nevertheless, and expose what they did to a promising female mayor whom Jillian had hoped would one day run for president! This book was pretty good for the most part although the ending and the very -inner circle dealing were a bit much. Of course Jillian thought the same way at first so...!
The Sea of Lost Girls by Carol Goodman -- Tess is at a loss when she believes her husband and son are suspects in the murder of a student, Lila, who had been hanging out at their house in recent months. This book explores Tess's own experience at the school, and how things have carried over in the school's history now that she's a high school teacher. Pretty good story.
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth -- Rose and Fern are fraternal twins. Fern has sensory-processing issues, and Rose looks out for her by dimming lights, turning down radios, and telling people to stop touching her. Fern is a librarian and meets an American guy whom she calls Wally due to his choice of clothes. When Fern discovers that her sister is unable to get pregnant, she decides the logical thing to do is to have a baby for her sister. A good story.
Sustaining Faith by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan -- Book 2 in the When Hope Calls series. Since I read the first book in this series, I figured I'd read the second one. Ben helps lead orphans from England to Canada where they await new homes. In this case he smuggles aboard a little girl who wasn't on the list, and helps her reach a house where Grace and Lillian keep children who haven't been placed in a family. An OK story. I might like it better if I remembered more of the backstory from previous books.
An Ambush of Widows by Jeff Abbott -- I've never read this author before, but decided to try this one. It was a pretty good mystery concerning two ladies brought together when their husbands were murdered in Austin. As Kirsten leaves New Orleans to see where her husband died in Austin (when he was supposed to have been in New York), she meets up with Flora whose husband died as well. And thus the mystery of why these two men were together, and why they were killed.
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins -- A good book; quite the tearjerker though it had lots of funny bits, too. Lauren is dying from a terminal lung illness. During her last few weeks she writes letters for her husband to have at monthly intervals for the first year after her death. Her best friend Sarah delivers these missives to him each month. I did a fair deal of crying at times during this reading. Knowing young people are dying these days from covid...I know of a 33 year old mother, Clair, who died a few days after giving birth to her son, well, this book just hit hard at times.
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles -- A good book about librarians and subscribers at the American Library in Paris and an alternate storyline featuring Lily who befriends the mysterious French lady, Odile, who is a librarian from the ALP during World War II. I enjoyed this one.
I Don't Forgive You by Aggie Blum Thompson -- A pretty good mystery/thriller book. Allie lives in an upscale D.C. neighborhood, but has trouble fitting in with the moms of suburbia. After a few minutes of harmless flirting ends with a guy assaulting her, Allie is shocked the next day when she finds out this guy was murdered overnight. This book involves fake social media profiles and hackers and has quite a lot of bad stuff going on for one person to handle (so a bit overwhelming!), but it was pretty good.
The Boy in the Photo by Nicole Trope -- Six years after her young son was taken by his father, Megan is thrilled to have her boy home again. Only it's more difficult to adjust to this preteen boy as Megan remembers the loving six year who was taken. Pretty good story.
The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine -- Addison Hope is preparing for her wedding to Gabriel, but she wishes she had memories beyond the two years she's lived with Gigi and Ed. Ed found her roaming the street and she had no memories of who she was or where she lived. Meanwhile Julian is looking for the wife he lost two years ago so he can bring her back to their family, especially their daughter Valentina. When Julian chances upon a gallery in Philadelphia, he believes he found his missing wife. Pretty good mystery-type book.

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What Does Visibility Mean to Me?
“I view my gender expression as free expression of identity, of thought, of self, and of art. Some forward-thinkers may perceive my gender expression favorably, some may feel ambivalent, and some may laugh or scowl at it or have violent or shocked reactions to it. Nevertheless, it commands attention.”
The Daily Visibility of Nonbinary Identity in Social Innovation
Z Paige Lerario, MD, NYS CRPA/CPS-provisional
MSW Candidate, Fordham Graduate School of Social Service
Vice-Chair, LGBTQI Section of the American Academy of Neurology
March 31, 2022
As a graduate student of social service at Fordham University, I take my positionality seriously. I am white, I am a physician, I am able-bodied, and I have had every educational opportunity available to a person born in the United States. I am also transgender and nonbinary, which too often takes a front seat in how people perceive me. I am visibly out and trans most days of the year. And because of this, most people are surprised to learn I am a neurologist.
That’s probably because I do not “pass” in society as a cisgender person and because I exist in this world as neither a man nor a woman. I am in the mindset that I do not owe it to society, to my colleagues, to my clients, or to anyone else to look or act in a specific way before I am respected as myself and the identities I claim. I am exactly what a neurologist looks like, nothing more and nothing less.
I have learned the importance of this self-affirmation as a social work student. Loving oneself is a part of self-care, self-improvement, and self-empowerment. And I believe as a future social worker, I should first make progress toward loving myself before I can be fully available to the clients I serve.
Often the societal expectation is transgender people should “pass” visibly and behaviorally as cisgender; that is, we should not appear as transgender openly. In many of the helping professions, this forced cisgender normalization erases culturally appropriate standards of transgender and nonbinary expression and identities. Although transgender people have existed everywhere through all of time, many of us are silenced by violent oppression: such as banning healthcare, banning sports participation, banning representation in education, and banning facilities access, among various others.
The majority of Americans have not knowingly had a conversation with a transgender person (Minkin & Brown, 2021). This includes some of our country’s decision makers and thought leaders (Crary D & Whitehurst L, 2021). So how can they make informed decisions on laws and policies which affect transgender people? And do those of us with a transgender family member, coworker, fellow student, teammate, or friend wish for these policies to be made without adequate representation from the communities affected? This is a time when one in fifty members of generation Z identify as transgender, and one in five identify within the LGBTQ+ community (Jones JM, 2022). We need social innovation and structural adaptations to accommodate a quickly changing demographic of the incoming American workforce.
On this day, now nationally recognized by President Biden, we acknowledge what barriers and biases many transgender people encounter daily in achieving the many successes of our community. For me, the Transgender Day of Visibility shows respect for the authentic self which I (and so many others before me) display to the world, and the consequences we have faced in doing so.
I admit I am privileged. I am privileged to afford health insurance and surgeries and new wardrobes and legal name changes. Too many transgender people do not have these privileges. Some may need to hide, out of safety—emotional or physical— or for fear of losing employment, housing, healthcare, family, friends, mentorship or education.
Nevertheless, gender diversity in any form or voice is a gift to be celebrated. Nonconformity to outdated binary standards of gender expression need not only be championed by those who are transgender or nonbinary. I view my gender expression as free expression of identity, of thought, of self, and of art. Some forward-thinkers may perceive my gender expression favorably, some may feel ambivalent, and some may laugh or scowl at it or have violent or shocked reactions to it. Nevertheless, it commands attention.
Therefore, I urge readers to stand out in their gender expression, today, and every day. And above all, recognize the gift of authenticity and empowerment transgender people provide to the world every day of the year.
Crary D & Whitehurst L (2021). Lawmakers can’t cite local examples of trans girls in sports. Associated Press News. Accessed online on March 15, 2022 at: https://apnews.com/article/lawmakers-unable-to-cite-local-trans-girls-sports-914a982545e943ecc1e265e8c41042e7.
Jones JM (2022). LGBT Identification in U.S. Ticks Up to 7.1%. Gallup: Politics. Accessed online on March 15, 2022 at: https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx.
Minkin R & Brown A (2021). Rising shares of U.S. adults know someone who is transgender or goes by gender-neutral pronouns. Pew Research Center. Accessed online on March 15, 2022 at: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/07/27/rising-shares-of-u-s-adults-know-someone-who-is-transgender-or-goes-by-gender-neutral-pronouns/.

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Excellence in Leadership
TravelAge West’s Excellence in Leadership Award celebrates a long-standing icon of the travel industry, and recognizes their lifelong commitment to the betterment of the industry.
Each year, TravelAge West honors individuals with the Excellence in Leadership Award. These exceptional industry leaders not only demonstrate outstanding leadership, insight and innovation, but also positively impact both their own organizations and the travel industry overall.
For 2022, TravelAge West is honored to present this award to two worthy recipients, Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel and Alex Sharpe, President of Signature Travel Network.
President,Nexion Travel Group
industry professionals have shown truly remarkable leadership during this
extraordinary and unprecedented time — but few more than this year’s Excellence
in Leadership Award winner Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group.
In fact, her efforts during the pandemic helped Nexion bring in more than 1,000
new members, quite a feat in one of travel’s toughest time.
“Being a good
leader certainly is easier when times are good,” Friedman said. “The true test
is when we face adversity. I have learned that open communication and
transparency are key to helping the team face the challenges head on, and I am
so proud of the people I work with. I am truly blessed.”
her career as a frontline travel advisor in Canada. Since moving into
management roles, she has become known as the “godmother of travel advisors,”
thanks to her success in recruiting new advisors to the industry and her
dedication to helping them flourish as entrepreneurs.
In addition to
leading Nexion since 2007, Friedman serves as the dean for Travel Leaders of
Tomorrow advisor training program; as president of the Family Bonds Foundation
(an initiative to help those in the industry and community who are in need); as
vice chair of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Travel
Advisors; and as director for The Travel Institute Board of Trustees. She is
also part of parent company Internova Travel Group’s Executive Leadership Team
and championed the Veterans in Travel scholarship program.
“I am truly
honored to receive this prestigious Excellence in Leadership award from
TravelAge West,” Friedman said. “They say that when you love what you do, it
does not feel like work, and most days I agree with that 100%. The travel
industry gets into your blood, and there is no cure. I have been doing this for
almost 40 years, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Although I am
being recognized here, I share it with all the frontline advisors who endured
the most challenging few years our industry has faced. They demonstrated
leadership and courage and they inspire me every day."
President, Signature Travel Network
Over the past few
years, serving as a leader in the travel industry has required more dedication,
innovation, insight and enthusiasm than ever — the exact qualities that
TravelAge West recognizes each year with the Excellence in Leadership Award.
TravelAge West is celebrating the incredible contributions and accomplishments
of Alex Sharpe, president and CEO of Signature Travel Network.
With 25 years in
the travel industry, Sharpe has put his extensive experience to good use for
Signature since 2011, when he joined the network as executive vice president
and chief operating officer. In 2013, he became president and CEO of the
member-led travel co-operative, which comprises top-tier agencies and more than
11,000 advisors, bringing in $10 billion in annual sales.
“Humbled would be
an understatement,” Sharpe said of his reaction to receiving the award. “After
seeing what our owners and advisors have done to persevere through the last two
years, it’s hard to think I deserve any award. I am accepting it on behalf of
our Signature staff and Board of Directors, who all gave so tirelessly to our
members and partners. Service is sometimes the best form of leadership and that
was our focus.”
emphasizing that dedication to service, Sharpe also recently led the formation
of Travel Elevates, the charitable arm of Signature Travel Network, which
supports education and economic empowerment in global travel destinations.
“Travel has opened
the world to me and — maybe more importantly — to my kids, helping to make them
more empathetic and thoughtful members of society,” Sharpe said. “My role at
Signature, especially as a co-operative, has allowed me to do what feels most
natural — serve. We serve our members, partners and our fellow coworkers, and
that has indeed created friends for life and helped define and provide meaning
to everything I do.”

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Has your blood ever boiled when you look at that mounting pile of clothes that needs to be laundered? Has your brain screamed at you that it can’t take it no more? If you are the one who sulks their shoulders and gives in to the monstrosity that is spread out in front of you, well then, welcome to the You-Got-To-Do-The-Laundry-Yourself club!
It is tiresome to just look at the basket that needs tending. We are the lucky ones who get a washing machine and a drier to take care of the stinky lot, think about the good old days when our mothers used to hand-wash all that filthy laundry! I am already getting the jitters.
I remember the time when I used to live with my parents. How carefree and fun it used to be. My mother as a full-time home-maker and she took care of everything and everyone. The ultimate sacrifice I call it now, but I did not realize it then. Somehow we tend to mentally brand our mothers are working machines who are obliged to do the house-hold chores. Even though I helped around a little bit, I always made excuses and wiggled out of doing a chore.
Whenever she would assign a task to me, it would feel so burdensome. Her complaints rang all over the house that she never gets a helping hand and I get all guilt-ridden and wish I had helped out more. But it is too late by the time it hits me. There would be no words to console her at that point. My father would join in on the orchestra and begin to mock my laziness. But I have always wondered – would it kill him to do a few chores himself? Not that he does not help with the weight-lifting and everything, but sometimes (or almost all the time) he loves to slug around and just watch T.V. falling into that proportion of Indian men who prefer relaxing than help with the house-hold chores.
I mean I am talking about someone who cannot operate the ruddy machine without my mom’s help, despite being educated or whatever. It is actually funny to watch him try to just put the machine in the spin mode. He gets all worked up and starts to hunt down the manual, tearing the whole place down in the process and giving my mom a miniature heart-attack. And there, he just scored himself a spot in the lot of that 77% of men who depend on the women for doing the laundry.
I don’t blame my dad though, he was brought up that way all pampered and spoilt. My grandmother probably never allowed him to do his own chores, never giving him the opportunity to take care of himself. It would have changed a lot of things now if she had done so. They stuck to the ‘this-is-not-a-man’s-job’ code. This gave birth to my dad’s attitude landing him in that 76% of men who believe that laundry is a woman’s job!
What truly aggravates me is when women get blamed for having misplaced a stupid sock! No matter how hard you try to pair up those rascals, one of them just seems to go on a hike. I would advice the men to stop taunting women about the responsibility crap if they cannot help around with the laundry in the first place. I really cannot digest their audacity when it comes to that situation, nothing is more bothersome.
Laundry should not be branded as a woman’s chore because it is not just the clothes we are talking about. The big picture includes curtains, sofa-covers, table-cloths, napkins, carpets, washable shoes, certain types of bags and the list is endless. The women diligently mark certain days in their calendars to wash the above-mentioned stuff in a systematic manner and no one but they seem to be equipped with that sort of talent. It is truly shocking. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we got the family to pitch in their support to do this prosaic task? Extra pair of arms is always advantageous, don’t you think!

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Melbourne is Australia's second largest city after Sydney. The "Grand Melbourne" (Greater Melbourne) had 4,440,300 inhabitants in the 2014 official census. Located near Port Phillip Bay in southeastern Australia, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. In English, its inhabitants are the Melburnians. Melbourne is an important shopping, industrial and cultural centre. The city is often referred to as Australia's "sporting and cultural capital", hosting many of the country's most important cultural and sporting events and institutions.
It was ranked, with six points, gamma (or minor) world city in the 1998 Loughborough University rankings, then alpha- in the 2000,2004,2008,2010 and 2012 rankings. Melbourne is known for its blend of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tramway network, Victorian parks and gardens, and its multicultural society. She was awarded the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Melbourne is considered by The Economist to be the most enjoyable city in the world.
Melbourne, multicultural capital
Located on the coast of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant and vibrant city in Australia. Discover many parks and botanical gardens, elegant alleys and alleys, buildings with ancient and modern architecture, cafés, trendy bars and restaurants. Spend one or two days discovering Melbourne and its suburbs by tram or organized tour, and so get immersed in its atmosphere, without forgetting its neighbourhoods of character like Fitzroy, St Kilda and Carlton which are full of life and animation. Relax on the banks of the Yarra River that runs through Melbourne.
Melbourne, creative city
For those who love markets, don't miss the Queen Victoria Market north of downtown, and for those who enjoy museums, the National Gallery of Victoria has beautiful art collections. Melbourne is also a vibrant city for every sporting event: Tennis Open in January, F1 Grand Prix in March. Other less world-famous but equally interesting events are held there, such as the Melbourne Film Festival in June. In October, it is the Melbourne International Festival of Arts, which includes the Fringe Arts Festival with its delirious street party and Brunswick Street parade.
A single glance at a map reveals that Melbourne is a city that has been thought out, a clean and uniform grid of perpendicular streets. Because of its small size, Melbourne has been divided into distinct districts according to their atmosphere and character. Mix of architecture...
What to do and see in Melbourne
Melbourne offers many visits and activities not to be missed. Melbourne the Wonderful "takes you to an eclectic universe where 140 nationalities imbued with their culture the urban landscape and gastronomy. The city has preserved its authenticity and a large number of 19th century monuments. It is filled with events and places that honour all arts and cultures. Melbourne is one of the capitals of street art. Crossed by the Yarra River, the city is a verdant setting, like the Royal Botanic Garden, where one likes to meet for sports, picnics, rest, or simply stroll.
Explore Melbourne at your leisure
With your Melbourne 2 or 3 day pass, discover all the attractions of Melbourne and its surroundings. Don't miss the creative centre of Federation Square, Southbank's chic neighborhood, the boardwalk on the banks of the Yarra River and lose yourself in the maze of Melbourne's 180 secret alleys and alleys. Visit the National Gallery of Victoria.
Guide in Melbourne
A guided tour in small groups will be an opportunity to explore the secrets of Melbourne's neighbourhoods and experience a variety of experiences usually reserved for the local population. Discover all aspects of Melbourne, the city of artists and fashion designers. Its Victorian buildings, which bear witness to its history, contrast with its futuristic achievements, and this architectural mix contributes to the charm of Melbourne. It is also appreciated for its shopping, gastronomy, sports and many festivals.
Take the famous Melbourne tramway
The tramway serves the main monuments of the city centre and surrounding districts. Built in 1885, it is part of the historical heritage. The free City Circle Tram line is a convenient and economical way to get around the city centre of Melbourne. Climb and descend at your leisure to discover the city. For an original culinary experience, embark on a three-hour tour aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
The surroundings of Melbourne
Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, discover the diversity and beauty of three different tourist regions. Fine wine circuit and majestic forests in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Mountains; on Phillip Island the parade of penguins offers a show every night by these animals.

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You guyyyys --- My brain is so good about taking before and after pictures when I'm working a wedding, but since photo shoots aren't all that often for lifestyle, I forget to take client pictures of hair and/or makeup. I'm so sad especially because of the ladies I worked with.
Kelsey Page is a Nashville photographer that I've yet to work with and I'd been wanting to for a while now. She reached out to me earlier this month, so of course I said yes! The model she got to work with us is also named Kelsey and this was her first photo shoot so I'm sure she was nervous!
I was expecting "clean beauty" for the makeup, but she wanted a full-on smoky eye and I was all for it. Why not, right?! As soon as I get the pictures back from the photographer, I'll post them!

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But most especially, I want to thank YOU, the reader…from the bottom of my heart. So many of you have stopped me at shows to say how much you appreciate the Synch & Strata-gee.com. So many of you call me…or email me…to discuss the stories, or ask for more details, or offer leads on new stories.
And a few of you called to share stories…and tears…over one of the sorrowful endings I had to write about this year.
So it is you, the reader, who makes the significant effort it takes to do all of this…worthwhile. Thank-you. The words seem so inadequate to express the true and full depth of my emotion, but – thank YOU…
I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving, sharing love and laughter with your family and friends. Hold them close…let them know how dear they are to you.
And as always, THANKS for keeping in SYNCH!


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It’s been four years since Circuit City, once the nation’s second-largest electronics retailer, filed for bankruptcy. In the spring of 2009, the brand’s new owner, Systemax (you know it better as TigerDirect), resurrected Circuit City as an online-only operation. But it looks like the chain’s name didn’t carry enough worth, and it will soon vanish into history. [More]
Waiting for a rebate from TigerDirect? Good luck with that. In a suit filed last Friday, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is charging the company with, among other things, promising customers that rebates would arrive in about 8-10 weeks of submission, when in fact “a vast number of customers experienced delays ranging from one to more than eight months, before receiving their promised rebates, if at all.” The suit also charges TigerDirect with engaging in “deceptive and unfair trade practices.”
CircuitCity.com is back, and it looks eerily familiar. The zombie website is now controlled by Systemax, the same folks who own Tiger Direct. Though the new site may look similar to the old, no doubt part of Systemax’s goal to keep alive a “proud brand that America has grown to count on,” it isn’t nearly as consumer-friendly as we would like…
Systemax, the company behind Tiger Direct (and the buyer of CompUSA’s remains when it went out of business over a year ago) has announced it plans to buy the Circuit City e-commerce business for $6.5 million cash plus a share of the revenue over a 30 month period.


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Yet another International Women’s Day has come and gone by. While all the major organizations and industry sectors cheered the strength, leadership qualities and the progress made by women in all walks of life, the Indian and International poker community celebrated the day with equal enthusiasm.
It doesn’t take two guesses to make to say that on the felted tables of poker, women are a minority. The number of women joining the mind sport, however, is rising steadily, and coming out to give a big push of encouragement to women are all the major brands that have been holding women-special tournaments and events regularly. If the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has a Ladies Special event as part of its annual stop, India`s most trusted online site PokerBaazi and global brands like World Poker Tour (WPT) and PokerStars have also taken the lead in this direction.
What better occasion now to celebrate women and their abilities than the International Women’s Day? Be it launching campaigns for the betterment of women in the society, to producing a short film, and coming out with an inspiring video that showcases poker playing women expressing their independence and love for poker, the poker industry has aptly saluted the essence of strength and skills that women possess.
PokerBaazi Announces Play For A Cause
Commemorating International Women’s Day, leading India online poker site, PokerBaazi has announced PokerBaazi Premier League (PPL) Special Edition #PlayForACause’ coming up from April 21-28.
The theme of the series is ‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for a change” and along these lines, Baazi Games has tied up with Vidya Integrated Development for Youth and Adults (VIDYA) a non-profit NGO that works for the education and empowerment of less-privileged children and women. As part of the programme, PokerBaazi will donate a share of the rake collected in the PPL Special Edition to sponsor a year’s education for 14 underprivileged girls.
The company will oversee the education of these 14 girls through their school years, also taking care of their mid-day meals, uniforms, and transport costs. According to the site, this is just the beginning, and more girls will be covered in the programme subsequently.
PokerStars Releases Short Film on Women in Poker
Highlighting some prominent women in poker, the world’s largest online poker platform, PokerStars put together a short documentary film. Titled ‘Raising the Stakes – The Women of Poker’, the film was officially released at a gathering in London on Tuesday.
In the presence of media and members of charity organizations, a panel of industry ladies comprising of poker and chess pro Jen Shahade, Aleeyah Jadavji, PokerStars’ Associate Director of Group Public Relations Rebecca McAdam, and Associate Director of Branded Content Francine Watson was convened. The panel shared their experiences and answered questions from the gathering on women and poker.
“These are people who know very little about poker and were fascinated about how we’ve thrived in a male-dominated environment. In talking about my experiences in the industry, I realized myself that being a part of it has made me stronger and more confident,” Jadavji said.
The 15-minute, 22-second film has female poker players, and industry members share their experiences and observations about poker. Maria Ho, Liv Boeree, Fatima Moreira de Melo, and Celina Lin shared their poker journey and talked about the gender imbalance in the society, that also reflects in the comparatively low participation by women in the mind sport.
Ho said, “It’s nice when there’s a balance of testosterone and estrogen, when there’s that female and masculine energy kind of working together. it just provides for a much better experience — not just for women, but for everybody at the table overall.”
You can watch the short film below.
WPT Celebrates Women’s Day With Video
The WPTDeepStacks tour is currently at the bestbet Jacksonville for its festival of tournaments from March 1-11. WPT’s Vice-president of Poker Operations Deb Giardina has played an instrumental role in creating and maintaining the poker room at bestbet. She has been at the helm of executing special events for women since joining WPT. On International Women’s Day, Giardina and Pham held a poker educational workshop at the venue. Apart from them, WPT Champions Club member Paul Petraglia also interacted with women players and gave them inputs on improving their game.
In a WPT blog, the brand also threw the spotlight on Giardina’s journey through life, her career in real estate, marriage, children and her years as a dealer in a casino. “I hadn’t been in the industry more than about a year and a half, but I told a colleague to teach me everything he knew. I was going to the top of the industry. He kind of laughed but did what I asked. Five years ago, I hired that same guy as a dealer at bestbet,” Giardina recalls.
WPT also released a short video on YouTube, featuring WPT women executives, commentators, players, pros and other women from different walks of life who play poker. There was Jennifer Taylor who is a full-time student and pre-school teacher, writer and broadcaster Kristy Arnett, players Maria Ho, Kristen Bicknell and others who talked about what they do for a living, apart from playing poker.
Asserting their independence, they also called out to women over the world to join the poker action – “seat open”!
Watch the WPT video below.


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It’s already snowing for some of our volunteers across parts of the Midwest. Which means it’s time for us to start planning this year’s Christmas trip to the White Earth Reservation — and we’d love for you to join us! Every year, the Pine Point Community Council sets aside money
We brought the HFtFN experience to our friends, family and supporters in Chicago for our first fundraising dinner on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Porto’s Peri Peri. Weren’t able to join us? You still can watch the livestream and donate online at hopeforthefirstnations.com.
Hope for the First Nations is excited to invite you to our first annual fundraising dinner. Friends have been after us to host a fundraising dinner for some time, but it never felt like us. We’re not exactly a fancy dinner crowd. We’re more of a dollar burger night crowd.
UPDATE (7/9/19): Chi miigwech! Thanks to your generosity, Amanda’s birthday fundraiser ended up raising $500 — more than double its goal! Want to get Hope for the First Nations treasurer Amanda Docter a gift for her birthday? Amanda is asking for donations to HFtFN. Here’s why, she posted on Facebook:
Our Hope Camp in Elbow Lake continues to grow! We welcomed more than 100 children and teenagers each day to this year’s camp to learn together about Jesus, the real superhero. Follow updates from the trip here.
Hope for the First Nations just earned a 2019 Silver Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members as well as more than 10 million GuideStar users can find out more about our mission and programs. Plus, we’ve provided fresh information to 200-plus charitable
O come, o come, Emanuel! From Dec. 20 to 23, 2018, seven Hope for the First Nations board members and volunteers will celebrate Jesus’s birth on our Christmas trip to Pine Point.
We know we constantly are bragging on the great things happening in each of the communities we partner with on the White Earth Reservation. But the Pine Point community Christmas party is one of the best. Every year, the community council sets aside money to make sure each child in
Partnering with the people of the White Earth Reservation, Hope for the First Nations is building unity through relationships with individuals in the community and sharing the love of Christ in culturally relevant ways.


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Plans for a new FC Cincinnati West End stadium have been scratched, leaving the club with two stadium site options in its ongoing search.
As part of its MLS expansion bid, FC Cincinnati was considering three site options for a new soccer-specific stadium, a slate that included Oakley, West End, and Newport, KY. Though all three options were still on the table, the club was recently making a more aggressive pitch for West End. In that proposal, FC Cincinnati was to construct a soccer-specific venue on the site of the existing Taft High School’s Stargel Stadium, which it would have replaced by constructing a new facility at a nearby site.
One of the key steps to moving that plan forward was completing a land-swap agreement with Cincinnati Public Schools. The two sides have been engaged in discussions, but with negotiations still far apart, FC Cincinnati announced Friday that it was dropping West End from its list of stadium site options. With the club seeking to finalize its stadium concept by March 31, the focus on the site will now shift to Oakley and Newport. More from The Cincinnati Enquirer:
The team didn’t pull any punches when it knocked West End off the list. The school board wanted $2 million a year in payments in lieu of taxes. Team leadership said a community benefits agreement would cost another $50 million.
“As with any business, FC Cincinnati must consider the economics,” the statement said. “This was a once in a lifetime development opportunity for a neighborhood that wants and needs new investment.”
Not only that, the club says it’s up against a deadline.
FC Cincinnati General Manager Jeff Berding said a finalized stadium plan is due March 31. It’s a major piece of the puzzle that could earn the team an MLS franchise. That leaves 10 working days for the team’s leadership to decide where to build a stadium that is estimated to cost between $200 million and $250 million.
Along with bids from Detroit, Nashville, and Sacramento, Cincinnati was one of four finalists considered in December for an MLS expansion spot. It was at one point expected that the league would choose two of those bids before 2017 concluded, but MLS announced in December that it would select Nashville and hold off on decisions regarding the other expansion bids. Sacramento has been searching for a major investor to boost its chances, while Detroit’s expansion pitch is built around sharing the existing Ford Field with the NFL’s Lions rather than the construction of a new stadium.
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There isn't one person in NBA history who has made more game-winners at the buzzer than Michael Jordan.
According to Basketball Reference, Jordan made a total of nine game-winning buzzer-beaters in his Hall of Fame career, which is the most in NBA history. Kobe Bryant and Joe Johnson rank second with eight each, followed by LeBron James and Paul Piece with seven each.
All nine of Jordan's game-winning buzzer-beaters came outside of the paint and only two of them were assisted. Once again, Jordan leads the way in that regard, as his seven unassisted game-winning buzzer-beaters are tied with Johnson for the most all-time.
With "The Last Dance" now in full swing, let's take a trip down memory lane and relive each one of Jordan's game-winning buzzer-beaters in chronological order.
1. May 7, 1989 — Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Result: Bulls 101, Cavaliers 100
Jordan's line: 44 points (17-32 FG, 1-1 3PT, 9-13 FT)
The most famous shot on this list.
Jordan's shot over Cavaliers shooting guard Craig Ehlo, which is one of only two game-winning buzzer-beaters in a winner-take-all game, made the quarterfinals of our greatest shots in NBA playoff history bracket.
2. Nov. 13, 1990 — Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz
Result: Bulls 84, Jazz 82
Jordan's line: 29 points (10-22 FG, 1-1 3PT, 8-10 FT)
While it would be years until the Bulls and Jazz would meet in the Finals, Jordan planted the seeds of what was to come with a game-winner against the Jazz in the early part of the 1990-91 season.
3. Nov. 11, 1992 — Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
Result: Bulls 98, Pistons 86
Jordan's line: 37 points (13-24 FG, 3-3 3PT, 8-10 FT)
This wasn't the same Pistons team that gave Jordan and the Bulls trouble during the late 1980s, but there were still many familiar faces on the roster, such as Joe Dumars, Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer and Dennis Rodman.
This was the first game-winning buzzer-beater from the 3-point line for Jordan.
4. May 17, 1993 — Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Result: Bulls 103, Cavaliers 101
Jordan's line: 31 points (11-24 FG, 2-2 3PT, 7-9 FT)
As if one series-clinching game-winning buzzer-beater wasn't enough, Jordan completed a series sweep over the Cavaliers in the second round of the 1993 NBA Playoffs with a game-winning buzzer-beater in Game 4.
5. March 25, 1995 — Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
Result: Bulls 99, Hawks 98
Jordan's line: 32 points (14-26 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT)
In only his fourth game back from his first retirement, Jordan led the Bulls to a hard-fought win over the Hawks with 32 points and the game-winning shot while wearing No. 45, not his usual No. 23.
6. Feb. 11, 1997 — Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets
Result: Bulls 103, Hornets 100
Jordan's line: 43 points (16-24 FG, 1-2 3PT, 10-14 FT)
This is one of the two buzzer-beating game-winners Jordan was assisted on, but by no means was it an easy shot.
7. June 1, 1997 — Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz
Result: Bulls 84, Jazz 82
Jordan's line: 31 points (13-27 FG, 0-0 3PT, 5-7 FT)
Jordan helped the Bulls deliver the first punch in the 1997 NBA Finals by hitting the game-winner in Game 1 of the series.
The Bulls would go on to win in six games to earn the second of three straight titles.
8. Feb 13, 1998 — Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
Result: Bulls 112, Hawks 110
Jordan's line: 37 points (14-22 FG, 0-1 3PT, 9-12 FT)
This would be Jordan's final game-winning buzzer-beater in a Bulls uniform, coming in the "Last Dance" season.
9. Jan. 31, 2002 — Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Result: Wizards 93, Cavaliers 92
Jordan's line: 26 points (11-27 FT, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT)
Even when he was on the Wizards, the Cavaliers had a way of bringing the best out of Jordan.
Jordan was 38-years-old when he hit the final game-winning buzzer-beater of his career.
"Jordan does it to Cleveland again! Jordan is the Cavalier killer!"
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – One local business gave back to the community by hosting a holiday photoshoot for children around the city.
Santa Claus made an appearance over the weekend at the Valley HealthCare System off of Fort Benning Rd. He took photos with children and asked them what they want underneath the tree this year.
An 8-year-old made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas: an iPhone, a laptop and a pair of Apple AirPods.
This is the fourth year Valley Healthcare hosts this event, highlighting the importance of giving back to the children and why representation matters in the community.
“So in everything doctors, lawyers, sports, you want to be able to connect with someone,” said Ymeoshi Blue, the human resource director. “And that connection, for the most part, is what you see in the mirror. And that helps them to see that they can be anything.”
Valley Healthcare coordinates various events throughout the year that folks can participate in.


Matt Ryan talks about impact of Lockout, Julio Jones
Ryan said all the lockout meant for him was more free time during the summer. Ryan said he didn’t talk to the team during the lockout. “We had no communication,” Ryan said. “It made it diffiult that for sure. Both sides kind of stuck to the rules.”
Ryan said that he did work with Julio Jones during the offseason for about eight weeks. He said Jones can do a lot of good things, and he’s similar to Roddy White.
Ryan looked back at the loss to the Green Bay Packers in last season’s playoffs. Ryan said the way Aaron Rodgers was playing, it was going to be hard to beat them. He said that was one of the greatest QB performances in playoff history.
Ryan said life’s going to be difficult for the incoming rookies after missing this offseason. “For me personally it would have been difficult to come in without the OTAs and minicamps,” Ryan said.
Ryan also talked about getting married this offseason. He said it worked out great with the Lockout.


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Zoey is an 8 year-old female. Her owner passed away and her brother has found his forever family. Let’s help Zoey! Please tag and share. 💌 Zoey really wants to be a companion. She’s very affectionate and loyal. Good with kids. Loves people. Would love to find her person, and if it’s a home with another dog that’s ok as long as he or she is respectful of her age and wisdom.
Ringo is a 13 year old Chocolate Lab mix who gets along well with everyone including dogs and cats. Due to his age and weight, he will do best in a house without stairs.
one hundred and sixty lbs of love and handsomeness. A Big friendly goof, currently being leash trained. He likes dogs.
This is sweet Petunia. She’s a 5 yr old Aussie mix. She’s submissive with all dogs. Very loyal, looking for her new forever home.
Burt is 6yr old. He likes other dogs and he’s about 65 lbs. Ridgeback/mastiff mix. He’s a good guy.
Sawyer is a playful, kid & dog loving terrier mix. He’s 1.5 about 30lbs.
Marjorie is a friendly, loyal, 2yr old shepherd mix looking for a home. She’s 45lbs, good with other dogs and would love a human to call her own.

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The Septuagint and Modern Translations
I have recently been interested in the relationship between the Septuagint (LXX, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament) and the New Testament. Most commentators recognize that NT authors cite from the LXX more frequently than from the Hebrew. I believe the implications of this fact are significant for the way we view translations and the translation task.
First, how does the use of the LXX relates to the doctrine of inspiration? Augustine along with many other church fathers believed the LXX was itself inspired, calling the translators prophets. He argued that both the Hebrew (original) and the Greek (translation) “should be employed as authoritative, since both are one, and both are inspired by God.” Jerome sought to correct this view by returning to the Hebrew rather than translating from the LXX, which was the practice in his day. I find this historical point interesting, since some in the King James Only Movement have also argued for the inspiration of a semi-modern translation. Perhaps this reflex is reflective of our deep appreciation for the text as it has been given to us along with a misunderstood application of the doctrine of preservation. In the end, there is nothing new under the sun, for Jerome recognized the same error in his day that we presently see in the King James Only Movement.
Second, I am interested in the way the LXX impacts our view of modern translations. As anyone who has done translation in the past knows, translation is always interpretive. Because no word in one language relates perfectly to another, no translation can be a perfect representative of the original. Nevertheless, Paul—who certainly knew Hebrew and Greek—cites from both the Hebrew text as well as the LXX. In other words, even when he had access to the Hebrew, he chose to use a translation. The same, I believe, can be said of Jesus. He knew Hebrew, yet He used the LXX for his quotations in some circumstances. Why did they do so? I think Paul did so because he was the apostle to the Gentiles. Some of these Gentiles were God-fearers, who heard the Old Testament proclaimed in the synagogue in Greek. Thus, Paul wanted the Bible to be in their language. Thus, we find divine justification for Bible translation.
Third, as I have worked through the book of Hebrews, I have found that the author of Hebrews sometimes updates the language of his citations from the LXX to match modern usage (e.g., Heb 3:7-11). The LXX had been written hundreds of years before the New Testament and language had shifted during that time. The point is, then, a divinely inspired author updated the language of his translation to make it more understandable to his audience. Here we find divine justification for updating the language of a translation.
Fourth, the LXX lands all over the spectrum in translation philosophy—from significant dynamic equivalence to excessive formal equivalence. Since there was no individual or even committee tasked with the translation, the translation philosophy differs widely from book to book. Nevertheless, both free as well as literal translations are cited in the New Testament. Thus, we have divine justification for both dynamic equivalence and formal equivalence.
Finally, New Testament authors used the LXX even when it differed from the Hebrew. It would be too complicated in a blog post to discuss the various explanations for these occurrences. As a general overview, however, we can say that there are times where the LXX offers a relatively free (dynamic) translation, which borders on interpretive explanation. When such a translation is found appropriate by the NT author (and thus the Spirit!), the New Testament authors embrace the interpretation, affirming that the LXX translator/interpreter got it right. More important are those times when the LXX appears to get it wrong. For instance, while 1 Peter almost always quotes from the LXX, in 2:6 his translation looks nothing like the Septuagint rendering. It appears that Peter (and the early church) recognized the failure of the Greek translation and chose to cite from the Hebrew (or chose to cite a better Greek translation). Thus, there is divine justification for using a translation even when we believe the interpretation got it wrong in some places (though we should obviously not depend on the translation in problematic areas).
Certainly, more could be said about the justification provided by the Septuagint for modern translations, and I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments below.
 Augustine, City of God, trans. Henry Bettenson (London: Penguin Classics, 2004), 823 (18.44).
 Jerome notes the distinction between prophet and translator: “it is one thing to be a prophet, another to be a translator. The former through the Spirit, foretells things to come; the latter must use his learning and facility in speech to translate what he understands.” Jerome, “The Prologue to Genesis,” 3:516.
 While one might argue that the Gospel writers contextualized Jesus’ teaching and thus modified Jesus’ Hebrew citations to LXX citations, this goes against the evidence. Longenecker has shown that Matthew prefers to cite from the Hebrew, but when he records Jesus’ citations, they come from the LXX. The most logical explanation is that Matthew was seeking to be faithful to the teaching of Jesus, using the LXX where Jesus used the LXX. (Richard N. Longenecker, Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period, Rev. ed. (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1999), 26.)
 Thus, I am thankful that the ESV committee reversed the decision to stop updating the text of the ESV.
 For a formal equivalent example see 1 Peter 2:7 as it quotes the LXX translation of Psalm 118:22. For a dynamic equivalent example see 1 Peter 5:5c in its use of the LXX Proverbs 3:34.
 Our understanding of the Greek texts in the New Testament period is incomplete, but it is evident that there were some Greek versions, which were offshoots of the original LXX but had been reworked to be more faithful to the Hebrew text. Peter may have had access to a translation like this, or he could have translated from the Hebrew himself.
Thank you for this. But I would imagine you would not say that a NT citation of creative rendering by the LXX does not then form a compelling argument to follow the LXX against what we are certain the Hebrew text means, in our own translations. Right?
May I share the specific I have in mind, and invite your response? I am thinking of the appalling practice of Christians who know better hiding Yahweh behind “LORD” or “GOD.” The only remotely Biblical attempt at a rationalization I’ve heard is the NT writers’ use of the LXX, which itself employs kurios.
To this, I’ve responded: NT writers give us no explanation, rationale, or imperative in their acceptance of this misrendering. But they do it, and we’ll let them. However, this places no compulsion on us, in our own translation of the Hebrew text, to hide a perfecly plain personal name behind “translations” that we know, beyond the faintest shadow of the faintest doubt, DO NOT represent the meaning of the text.
To anticipate one response: we are less than 100% certain of the vocalization of YHWH. True. But that never stopped us from rendering Yeshayahu as Isaiah instead of BOOTSTRAP, or Ya`aqob by Jacob instead of PERSIMMON. And we do have bases for vocalizing as “Yahweh.” Personally, if my choice is between a completely-misleading “LORD” and YHWH, I’d choose the latter.
I am not sure I would say it forms a “compelling argument,” as though we must follow it. Nevertheless, I believe it does give us license to follow its lead. Further, I am not sure transliteration is always superior. Using your example, YHWH (or however one might seek to transliterate the divine name) does not really represent the meaning of the text either. Finally, I would argue that the translation “Lord” does communicate some of the meaning of the divine name.
Thank you for your response.
From the second sentence on, I completely disagree. I think that that rationale could lead the translator to a “Who will you believe, the unknown rationale/skill of an unknown LXX translator or your lying 40 years of studying Hebrew?”
For instance, I’ve struggled with translating Proverbs 22:6. But it’s not even in the LXX. Problem solved? I know you wouldn’t think so.
Or again, I’m pretty sure that לַמְנַצֵּחַ is completely misunderstood by the LXX’s Εἰς τὸ τέλος. But shall I go that way regardless, because: apostles?
And so forth.
I’m interested in what relationship you see between any sense or use of יהוה or הוה or היה and kurios. In 40+ years of reading, I’ve never seen it suggested, anywhere. But (I say sincerely) I may well have missed it, and would be very interested to see it.
Again, thank you for responding.
Thanks again for the comments.
I don’t believe the LXX is authoritative on its own. I only believe that when the apostles quote from it, the authority of the apostles as God’s spokesman is attributed to the rendering of the translation. Thus, I would argue that Kurios is a divinely approved translation. Your example with לַמְנַצֵּחַ, would be more helpful to the discussion if you gave an example where an apostle cited the LXX with that translation (I can’t think off the top of my head if they do). If no apostle cited it, I am not convinced we have divine warrant, for I don’t give authority to the LXX itself. (Also, see this Accordance forum discussion where various options are provided for this problematic translation: https://www.accordancebible.com/forums/topic/16039-%CE%B5%E1%BC%B0%CF%82-%CF%84%E1%BD%B8-%CF%84%CE%AD%CE%BB%CE%BF%CF%82-superscripts/)
As for YHWH and Kurios, I would say that the latter does imply authority and perhaps even Lordship (I do recognize a wide semantic range for the word). No English word will capture the meaning of a Hebrew/Greek word, so there is always some loss. Transliteration offers the possibility of retaining the original meaning to a higher degree than translation, but it is not nearly as clear for newcomers, and in fact can mask the true meaning of the term (e.g., baptizw). In all of this I am not suggesting that Kurios is excessively superior to YHWH, but I am not sure I would call it an “appalling practice.”
Have you interacted with John Owen on this subject? He wrote a chapter on it in his Biblical Theology. This is historic (and biblical) theology. I’m assuming my first comment didn’t get through.
Sorry I did not see a previous comment. As for Owen, I have not seen his work on this question. Do you find it valuable?
Owen’s explanation rests on biblical and theological presuppositions, so he comes to a different conclusion than you. He interprets based on the presuppositions rather than ‘letting the evidence ‘lead’ him’ to his position.
I am certainly a presuppositionalist, so I am very interested in reading that. Thanks for pointing me in that direction!


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