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Since Russia launched a full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia’s historical legacy in Central Asia has come under increasing scrutiny in the region. Many Russians, including officials, argue, and in some cases strongly argue, that Russia’s colonization of Central Asia was beneficial for the region. Increasingly, people in Central Asia are coming to different conclusions as they reassess their time under Russian and Soviet rule and think about what Central Asian-Russian relations should be going forward. To discuss the issue, host Bruce Panier will be joined by guests Erica Marat, a professor of political science at the National Defense University in…
With most fantasy drafts just days away, rankings are constantly changing. From players who surprised us in training camp to those who disappointed with their preseason performances, there are plenty of notable movements to watch. Below are some examples of players who moved up or down in the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) this week. The rise and fall of fantasy football players Trending fantasy football players Will Revis (QB – TEN) | Current ECR: QB23 It's fair to say Will Revis is undervalued going into the 2023 NFL season. He was a potential top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft…
Since Russia launched a full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia’s historical legacy in Central Asia has come under increasing scrutiny in the region. Many Russians, including officials, argue, and in some cases strongly argue, that Russia’s colonization of Central Asia was beneficial for the region. Increasingly, people in Central Asia are coming to different conclusions as they reassess their time under Russian and Soviet rule and think about what Central Asian-Russian relations should be going forward. To discuss the issue, host Bruce Panier will be joined by guests Erica Marat, a professor of political science at the National Defense University in…
This is one of the last Sunday calendars we have that we don't have to go up against the NFL. Something to consider is that the prize pool plummets once football season begins. This is an annoying aspect of MLB DFS, but it happens every year. That's why we want to finish off our last Sunday calendar strong before the inevitable happens. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at this card. Sunday's MLB DFS and player picks Sunday starting pitcher rankings Player DK Salary FD Salary Value Risk Blake Snell (SF) at OAK $9,800 $10,500 Low Low…
On January 17, 1994, 12-year-old Spencer Gordon was having a sleepover with his best friend Jared at their Northridge home when they were woken up by the sound of endless explosions. “It was deafening,” Gordon recalls 30 years later. “I couldn't even hear myself scream.” Gordon saw Jared bouncing off the walls in the shaking bedroom. He tried to run but couldn't find his footing as he kept falling from the force of the earthquake. A mirror and dresser fell in front of the door, leaving him and Jared trapped. Their father smashed the door open with his shoulder, reached…
As the industry goes full throttle in the AI race, technology lawyers are benefiting greatly.The legal landscape surrounding this rapidly evolving technology remains complex, and lawyers specializing in AI practice have many opportunities to assist companies building AI tools as well as those interested in using the technology.”It's a golden age to be a technology lawyer,” Frank Pasquale, a professor at Cornell Tech and Cornell Law School, told Business Insider. “I don't think we've ever seen anything like this before, where there's this large, coordinated effort across so many different companies to implement some type of technology.”Pasquale expects lawsuits “are…
Stories and crafts On Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., families can enjoy a story by Kit Mann and an outdoor visit with the Playhouse Arts Wonder Wagon at the Blue Lake Library (111 Greenwood Ave.). The Wonder Wagon offers fun crafts and play activities for kids of all ages, including ribbon sticks, gin making, giant soap bubbles, animal masks, etc. For more information, contact the Blue Lake Library at 707-668-4207. Games and puzzles “Family Games and Puzzle Night” will be held Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm at the Trinidad Library (380 Janis Court). The library has a wide selection…
New Delhi, August 18 The ancient wisdom that 'an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure' has become more relevant than ever in today's busy lives plagued by chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cancer etc. Popularly known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), these pose significant health risks, but adopting a healthy lifestyle is crucial and can help reduce the risk to a great extent, experts said Sunday.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NCDs are a major health problem globally, causing 41 million deaths each year, accounting for 74% of all deaths.”A balanced diet, regular exercise, early…
Aanchal Kohli's day begins at 5:30 am. After meditation and breakfast, she sits at the table and makes a to-do list. On the day we spoke, her list included getting fresh amaranth flour delivered, organizing her walk-in closet, getting her clothes dry-cleaned, fixing the drawing room fan, finding a caterer to prepare sattvic food for an upcoming puja, and preparing a healthy party menu for a girls' house party. None of these are personal tasks. These are requests from the five clients Kohli manages 24/7. “My main job is to remove minor stress so that my clients can focus on…
Nassau County officials are scrambling to find new health insurance after a plan to offer it to thousands of public employees backfired, blowing a $43 million hole in the county's fiscal 2024 budget. About 4,200 county employees represented by CSEA Local 830, the county's largest employee union, agreed last year to move from the state's Empire Plan to the Excelsior Plan in exchange for wage increases and signing-on bonuses, saving the county about $280 million over the life of the 13-year contract. Nassau County's current budget is about $4 billion. But those savings won't materialize because Excelsior Plan is expected…