Ashley Westbrook Turton, 37, was a fierce advocate. She was a mother, a public servant, a daughter, a Democrat, a sister and, yes, a lobbyist. She was a demure southern belle with a sometimes R-rated vocabulary. She was a debutante who loved the Grateful Dead so much she went to a concert shortly before giving birth to one of her three kids. She had a belly laugh Zsa Zsa Gabor would’ve envied.
Atlanta Braves in History - On This Day
Joe Torre (84 years old) 1940-07-18 American Baseball HOF manager (World Series 1996, 98–2000 NY Yankees) and infielder (NL MVP & batting champion 1971; Gold Glove Award 1965; Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals), born in Brooklyn, New York
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Brie Larson reveals the hardest part about becoming suddenly very famous
Brie Larson admits that that’s the biggest thing she’s tried to wrap her head around since becoming a bone fide celebrity after winning the Oscar for best actress for 2015’s “Room.” “I don't think I'll ever be able to grasp this — I just don't really understand why anybody would care what I have to say,” Larson told Business Insider while doing press for her new movie “Free Fire” (opening Friday).
Canada: A Chair at Harvard
TIME
March 31, 1967 12:00 AM GMT-5
Most Canadians have considerable if malevolent knowledge of the United States. Most Americans have a benevolent ignorance of Canada.
This comment by Professor Edward J. Miles, director of Canadian studies at the University of Vermont, explains why a neighbor who is a good trading partner is not always the most understanding friend. When it comes to their powerful neighbor to the south, Canadians take umbrage at attitudes that would never bother more distant peoples.
CBN provides support for proposed merger of 2 Nigerian banks
According to a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, this strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of Nigeria’s financial system and avert potential systemic risks. Sidi-Ali said that the merger was contingent upon the financial support from the CBN. “The fund will be instrumental in addressing Unity Bank’s total obligations to the Central Bank and other stakeholders. ADVERTISEMENT
“It is unequivocal to state that the CBN’s action is in accordance with the provisions of Section 42 (2) of the CBN Act, 2007.
Concerns rise over behaviour of Senegalese President Diomaye Faye's 2nd wife Absa Fall
This unprecedented situation at the Palais de la République has sparked concerns and discussions among the public. Absa Fall's background and suspicions Absa Fall, the second wife of the 5th president, married President Diomaye just a month before his incarceration. ADVERTISEMENT
Unlike the first lady, Marie Khone Faye, who maintains a low profile, Absa Fall, a Dakar resident with a background in France, is more active on social media platforms.
Critics Say Poldark Series 2 Sex Scene Plays on Rape Fantasy
Makers of the British historical drama Poldark have come under fire for a sex scene broadcast in the U.K. on Sunday evening, which critics say blurred the boundary between consensual and non-consensual intercourse and “would not have been out of place in a porn film”.
Set in the late 18th century, Poldark is the story of a young captain, Ross Poldark (played by Irish actor Aidan Turner), who returns from the American War of Independence to find his estate destroyed and former sweetheart, Elizabeth (Heida Reed), engaged.
Cultivate Customer Connections and Grow Your Business
Looking for great ROI? Investing the time to connect and build relationships with your customers yields affordable business growth.
A business is nothing without customers. And yet small business owners – consumed with the pressing day-to-day tasks of running a company — often let customers, along with their needs, ideas and loyalty, fall through the cracks. This is not the path to a growing, prosperous business.
Connie Certusi, the executive vice president and general manager of Sage’s Small Business Solutions, believes that building closer relationships with your customers will set you apart from your competition and help you grow your business.
Drinks you should not take in hot weather
It is worth reaching not only for water but also for other drinks that provide essential minerals. However, it is also good to know what to avoid in the summer so as not to have unpleasant surprises later. When the temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celsius, we look for every opportunity to cool down a little. Intuitively, we often reach for cold drinks. It turns out that, contrary to appearances, this is not such a good solution.
Dua Lipa TIME100 Interview on New Album Radical Optimism
Dua Lipa is a master escape artist. In her nu-disco bop “Houdini,” she sings about someone with so little patience for superficial gestures that she’ll vanish if a potential suitor doesn’t go above and beyond. In the cavernous LA studio where we met in February, Lipa performs a different sort of disappearing act — which is to say, she materializes very suddenly when it's time for us to chat, and, 45 minutes later, is gone just as abruptly.