As the first speaker at Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Celebration of Life memorial inside Staples Center, Vanessa delivered a two-part speech first honoring her 13-year-old daughter Gianna. ![]() It's difficult for anyone to speak on the death of a loved one, regardless of how much time has passed, but the ability to do it in front of some 20,000 people a month after losing your husband and daughter are unimaginable. The courage shown by Vanessa Bryant was unfathomable A private burial service was reportedly held for Kobe and Gianna near the family's Newport Coast home two weeks ago at the Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar. Monday's service served as more of a celebration than a funeral. A limited amount of tickets were made available for the general public for the memorial and all proceeds went to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. 2), along with the number of seasons (20) played in the NBA for the Lakers. The date itself (2/24/20) was symbolic of the jersey numbers worn by Kobe (No. Some of the best moments from Monday's tribute to Kobe and Gianna at Staples Center can be found by clicking on the video clip above. In addition to the moving speeches from some of the people who were closest to Kobe, those in attendance and those watching on television were treated to musical performances from the likes of Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera as well as number of video tributes ranging from Kobe's award-winning short film "Dear Basketball" as well as his speech from his jersey retirement ceremony. However, the most powerful speech of the day undoubtedly came from Bryant's wife, Vanessa, as she took the stage to honor the life of her daughter and her husband. ![]() ![]() A number of current and former NBA legends and celebrities attended the memorial service to celebrate the life of the nine lives lost.Īmong the speakers to take the stage at Staples Center were Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Rob Pelinka, current Lakers general manager and Kobe's former agent. A public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven victims who died in the tragic helicopter crash, was held on Monday at Staples Center.
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![]() In it, Stefan from our DevRel team will walk you through how to get started with GraphQL, React and Contentful covering GraphQL tooling, fragments, directives, variables, query complexity costs (and much more). If you're interested in learning more, check out our GraphQL course. Hopefully these examples can inspire you to dive deeper into this new way of querying data. The response is more predictable, and we’re not bogged down with additional information that we might not need. ![]() To make the calls that we used in our query example, we would have to make multiple requests to the Contentful Rest API. By taking advantage of GraphQL, we’re able to get only the data that we requested in a single query. These examples show how consuming GraphQL isn’t harder than a traditional restful API, but its benefits are far greater than Rest’s. If we really wanted to, we could simplify these requests even further by dropping the requests library from the Python or JavaScript examples, choosing to just use the built-in url processing capabilities of the languages. We’ve made a GraphQL request over HTTP in five different ways (cURL, Python, Javascript, Ruby and PHP). Go ahead and run this with PHP request.php to get our final JSON blob. If you get a response without any errors, log the output. To wrap things up, make the POST Request. Like the previous example, append your space ID onto the Contentful GraphQL endpoint, and set up the headers and request body. Similar to Ruby, we don’t need to install any libraries for PHP. We can run this file with ruby requests.rb. Create a new requests.rb file with the following code. Everything we'll use in the following example is already built into Ruby. Making HTTP requests with Ruby is something that we can do without installing libraries. We can run this example with node request.js to get our JSON blob. Create a new request.js file with the following code. Since the JavaScript version of requests is no longer supported, we'll take advantage of got. Similarly to the Python instructions, we'll be making use of an HTTP library for JavaScript. Run the code with python request.py and you'll see a JSON blob! 3. At the end, if we get a 200 HTTP status code, use the JSON library to format the output. I'm a fan of f-strings - the new way to do string manipulation in Python - so I'm using that format. But, since this is an example, we can save it in the file.Ĭreate your endpoint URL and Authorization headers. In your newly created Python file, import the libraries. Since this is a new Python project, spin up a new virtual environment, install requests and create a new Python file. ![]() It's extremely simple although, unlike urllib, we will have to install it. There are few different ways to make an HTTP request in Python, which gives us options in how we'd make a GraphQL query. When that command is run in a terminal it will output a JSON blob matching that of our previous example! Every one of our examples following this will use a similar format to the cURL request we made. If you’re using your own query, space id and accessToken, go ahead and replace them. We have a query, so we can modify the cURL example provided in the Contentful developer docs.Įven though the Contentful GQL API supports both POST and GET, we'll be using POST exclusively in this blog post, because POST enables us to send the query as a part of the JSON payload. Since cURL is a command-line utility, we can dive into all of our arguments before moving onto programming languages. I'll be using the following query, space id and access token in this example, but feel free to substitute your own if you'd like to try it yourself. If the query doesn't have any errors a JSON blob containing the data from your space will show up on the right. GraphQL is self-documenting, meaning that we can use both the documentation explorer and GraphiQL's built-in autocompletion (brought up via ctrl-space) to create a query. Check out this blog post if you'd like to learn more, but the important part is it's already got some content models and content in the space.įrom GraphiQL we can start creating a query. Open up, replacing the spaceID and accessToken with your own.įor this example, I'm using the space from my Serverless SuperHero website. To find a query we can use GraphiQL, an in-browser GraphQL IDE. For the API endpoint, we can use Contentful's API Base URL, taken from the GraphQL docs. Getting both of those items via Contentful is a breeze. ![]() Before we can get started, we need a query and an API endpoint to hit. ![]() These cute fishes’ main appeal is their round, comical face with its tiny mouth, bulging eyes, and broad forehead. The Green Spotted puffer fish has a rotund, stout body with little spines. Before they become fully mature, young puffer fish are able to tolerate swimming through freshwater, saltwater, and brackish conditions. That being said, puffers do migrate into flooded, freshwater areas during the rainy season as juveniles. The puffer’s habitat has plenty of aquatic vegetation, rocks, and a sandy or fine pebbly substrate.Īlthough many fish stores market Spotted puffer fish as freshwater fishes, the fishes’ habitat is primarily brackish. Puffers are also known to eat the fins and scales of other fishes, which makes them unsuitable for life in a community tank. Leopard puffers inhabit brackish to freshwater streams, flood plains, rivers, and coastal estuaries, where they feed on crustaceans, mollusks, and other small invertebrates. These lovely fishes are found ranging right across Africa through to Asia from Sri Lanka to Indonesia and further north as far as China and were first described in 1822 by Marion de Procé. The species is moderately priced at around $10 to $15 dollars, depending on the specimen’s age, size, and coloration. Leopard puffers are commonly available from fish stores and online dealers. However, don’t be fooled! Puffers have teeth that they use to munch on snails, smaller fish, and invertebrates, making them unsuitable for many community setups. Puffers are undoubtedly the cutest fish around! They have bulbous, enquiring eyes that seem to constantly follow you, hoping for food, and their wobbling swimming style and round bodies are enchanting. The fish that you see in fish stores are usually wild-caught in their natural habitat in South and Southeast Asia. Leopard puffers are tropical brackish water fishes that live for up to 15 years, growing to measure six inches long. The Leopard puffer belongs to the Tetraodon order of freshwater fishes, is also known as the Green Spotted puffer, Spotted Green pufferfish, Green Spotted pufferfish, and Burmese puffer, and has the scientific name, Dichotomyctere nigroviridis. Read on to find out all you need to know about these fascinating fishes! Leopard puffer – Overview Are Leopard puffers suitable for a community tank? Are these fish easy to care for and suitable for a beginner? What do you feed a Leopard puffer? In this guide, we take a closer look at the delightful Leopard puffer so that you know what you’re taking on if you choose to bring one of these cuties home from the fish store. Its information page says horsefly bites can be "very painful and leave the bitten area of skin red and raised".Puffer fish are characterful creatures that are sure to capture your heart, and the Leopard puffer is a particularly attractive variety. The NHS also warns about potential symptoms. "It has mandibles that can rip and tear flesh apart." More unusual marine species are expected to arrive on UK shores in the coming years. "They can persistently chase you at a flying speed of around 15mph, and it'll bite right through clothes. "The horsefly is a sanguivorous insect and therefore wants to bite you. ![]() It warned: "Literally designed to eat a horse, their bite is both impressive and painful. The British Pest Control Association placed the dangerous creatures on their 'Top Ten Stings and Bites to Avoid List'. Symptoms include swelling, dizziness, shortage of breath and anaphylaxis.Ī barrel jellyfish is washed up on British shores. Other creatures set to arrive in Britain thanks to warmer temperatures are the so-called Dracula horsefly, which can chew through clothes and tear through flesh. Professional and amateur photographers have captured incredible pictures of the exotic sea creatures on popular British beaches, some of which have not been seen before. Portuguese man o' war are expected to arrive on British shores in bigger numbers. ![]()
![]() There’s really nothing more we can say or do but let Unshi carve off the CGs as they come in as best time as possible and take it on from there with a release once done. We so wish we could set a certain date, any date, and hit it, but after so many misses lately we don’t have the heart to pin everyone’s collective hopes on one just yet.Īnd so that’s the state of affairs as of right now. It means the question of whether this will be a 2 week effort to get finished or a 4 week one can’t be confidently confirmed. He’s still caught up in the buzz of settling into an (until a few weeks ago) abandoned/dilapidated home refurbish, mid-live in. The rate at which we can push this up into a beefier meal, or even get closer to release set up, it’ll all depend on how much time Unshi can get tied to his desk under the hot Spanish summer sun. Not nearly as far as we wanted to be, but it’s not nothing either. Depending on if you see the glass half full or half empty, the art side of things is up to about 40-45 CGs by the day’s end, putting us in or about the 40% complete area after May. While not much of anything for AoH-only fans, but for those that enjoy Noemi too, she’s already getting prepped and built for the next go too as Spook’s free from any more AoH work aside from release admin (mostly done too). Much like the last AoH Update, which was also Mission #3 content, it’s a full version and a half. The full count of content right now stands at ~115 CGs and about 39,000 words, or to put it another way, 150% our usual content per version. Now it’s all down to filling in the art cues. Since Spook took over leading the production some weeks back, the script became the driving force of creation and as of some 10 days ago it’s been fully completed, edited, post-prod and by pretty much all standards is complete bar any last-minute micro-edits to fit image description alterations. Have been kept in the loop week-on-week, but so everyone following knows what’s what, let’s have some progress reporting. ![]() To exclude certain purchases from influencing your recommendations, go to Amazon’s Improve Your Recommendations section, locate the item you want to exclude, then toggle off Use this item for recommendations. This is an automated list of items the algorithm thinks you’ll like based on prior purchases. Note: If you want all searches hidden, turn off your account’s Browsing History entirely by selecting Manage history and toggling off Turn browsing history on/off.Īmazon’s Recommended List is another source of potential gift spoilers. For each item that you want to hide, tap Remove from view. A list of things you’ve looked at will appear. Hover your cursor over Account & Lists > Your Account and click on Browsing History. To avoid revealing your gift ideas to the entire household, you can remove items from your browsing history. These items can also be restored by selecting Unarchive Order. Note: Archived orders can still be viewed by going to the Your Account page and selecting Archived orders. This will remove the item from immediate viewing within your order history. Find the order you want to hide and click Archive Order. To archive an order, hover your cursor over Account & Lists > Your Account and click on Your Orders. When you archive orders, this action hides gift purchases from your order history and can also hide items you no longer want to reference or are simply too embarrassed to reveal. If you’re sharing the same Amazon account with another family member, there are ways to hide purchases and searches to avoid spoilers. Watch Video: The best gifts to give your best friend Here are 15 new Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew about sooner. Uncheck the box labeled For items in delivery updates under the section Let Alexa say or show titles for items you’ve ordered.Īlthough nearly 70% of smart speaker owners use Alexa, there’s still a lot to learn.To keep the element of surprise for your gift orders, follow these steps to disable the feature in the Alexa app: Now, your gift recipient will know just what to expect. Cool, except when Alexa loudly announces the delivery, ruining a surprise. If you have an Echo device, Alexa can automatically tell you delivery updates for items you order. ![]() Once you decide on the perfect gifts, take a few steps to ensure you don't spoil the surprise. Tap or click for five insider secrets to get the most bang for your buck this holiday season. Tap or click for some of my favorites to get the most out of that $15 per month. If you have Amazon Prime, it comes with a lot of great perks beyond fast, free shipping. The holidays will be here before you know it, and – like it or not – Amazon is an easy way to get something everyone will love. Watch Video: Gift tips: How to keep your Amazon delivery a surprise ![]() Kylie Jenner almost SPILLS OUT of her bikini top as she plugs her glossy pink lip balm: 'Juicy lips all summer!'Īstonishing results! Shoppers say their skin, nails and hair 'are in BETTER condition' than in their 20s after using these skin supplements 'Nice little Glastonbury gap you've got there!' 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Jennifer Lawrence radiates glamour in toga-style white gown as she is supported by her PARENTS at premiere of racy new sex comedyĬhloe Lattanzi claims her mother Olivia Newton-John is BACK from the dead after noticing mysterious 'floating aqua orb' in photos Meet the two new Love Island bombshells! Scottish beauty Mal Nicol and semi-pro footballer Montel McKenzie get ready to enter the villa Love Island: Jess 'is forced to split from Sammy and BANNED from recoupling with him' in shock twist as furious contestants 'walk out from filming' ![]() Investigators at the Project On Government Oversight examine Cuffari’s initial response to the missing Secret Service text messages and explore his abrupt change of course after a former White House aide gave shocking testimony about then-President Trump’s actions on January 6th. We champion reforms to achieve a more effective, ethical, and accountable federal government that safeguards. When they don’t do their jobs, the impacts can be disastrous. Last Month, a Report by the Project On Government Oversight Found that the U.S. The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the government fails to serve the public or silences those who report wrongdoing. When they don’t do their jobs, the impacts can be disastrous. Justin is the principal partner at Advantedge Consulting (A Business, Finance and Management Consulting Firm). Adding to the concerns highlighted in the OIG’s report, the Project on Government Oversight reported in October 2018 that CCS has been sued at least 1,395 times in federal courts over the past decade. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Government watchdogs, called inspectors general, are supposed to hold powerful actors accountable. Justin is an organizational strategist with demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling and tax consultancy. What’s more, Cuffari refused a request to help recover the text messages, and he halted an internal Secret Service investigation into their deletion. Capitol in over two centuries? Deleted Secret Service text messages may hold important answers about what happened on January 6, 2021, but Homeland Security watchdog Joseph Cuffari failed to inform Congress for months they were missing. The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that investigates and exposes waste, corruption, abuse of power, and when the. How did a peaceful transfer of power devolve into the first breach of the U.S. ![]() “So to many people, we were a worldwide family band. I truly believe that that’s why we were so successful back in the day,” PenaVega said. We all have different people that inspire us. “What I always thought made us so special is that we are four individuals. “I guess just trying to explore the studio a little more and find some different sounds that we had previously not done in the past.”īut what has worked in the past and continues to work well is Big Time Rush’s chemistry on and off stage, where humor, family and their own individual tastes allow them to explore interests and be themselves. Even working with producers in Miami or writing Spanglish music,” he said. “There were things we do now that we didn’t do in the past. When asked about the single, Henderson explained that Big Time Rush always tries to go into the studio with an open mind. The track debuted at a sold-out Madison Square Garden show at the end of June, where they were joined on stage by Maffio himself. Writing new music has even bridged into new territories for Big Time Rush, like Spanglish music and their latest single “Dale Pa’Ya,” in collaboration with hit producer Maffio. “Or we have a collection of songs and we go, “Hey, let’s do an album or an EP.’ So it’s very much on the fly and fans are getting the real-time taste of the band.” We’re just trying stuff out and we have songs that we like and we say ‘hey, let’s put it out. ![]() Schmidt agreed with that sentiment and said that the flexibility the band possesses is one of its best assets “We’re doing what feels right and what feels current as we write and create today.” “I think that the music has grown as we have,” Maslow said. But instead, their newfound independence has given shape to exploring new styles and the opportunity to collaborate and even produce tracks in other languages. With the brand that they’ve built, expectations were high for the band to write and record new music that felt like their older catalog. Back in the day, it was like ‘Here are your lights, here’s your stage’ And we’d be like ‘Oh, we kind of like it,’ and they’d say ‘Great.’” It’s our show! And you know, if we didn’t like something for the lights, we can ask for another pass at them or another version. Someone the other day said, ‘Oh, there’s talent in the room’ and I made a joke that ‘No, your boss is in the room!’ It’s so weird. And we’re just enjoying being in the driver’s seat of this incredible brand that we’ve been part of for 15 years,” PenaVega said. And for us, the pros really outweigh the cons for us at the moment. “ is different in the sense that we do what we want, when we want it. However, the reunion is different than most - for the band is now independent and operating under its own management. In multiple interviews, the band shared how much effort it took to decide to reunite, start releasing music and eventually, tour again. We spoke with the band before their show in Indianapolis, Indiana, to chat musical inspirations, their new music and more.įor PenaVega, Maslow, Schmidt and Henderson, the reunion and resurfacing of the band wasn’t by accident. ![]() Now traveling nationwide, the band is performing on the “Forever Tour,” hitting some of the country’s most iconic venues like Madison Square Garden before embarking on a trip to South America in early 2023. All four released solo projects - including both acting and music - and continued to stay in touch with fans through social media.Īfter an almost 10-year hiatus, Big Time Rush is back. The band continued to push towards fame with global tours, hundreds of interviews, press opportunities and thousands of meet and greets until finally, it was time to take a breather and focus on family and friends. The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan in 1968 during the Motown era. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters who form a girl group in the late 1950s. The eldest sister, a divorcee who returns home to her mother and sisters. And as Mr.Ĭarmen Ejogo as Tammy “Sister” Anderson. Today, Sparkle is arguably more well known for her public stand against him than she is for her music. Her testimony sliced her family into factions, relegating her to years of exile, and it may have stifled her career. Kelly, and that the girl was her 14-year-old niece. There are eight episodes in total, which are all around 50 minutes-long. He was portrayed by Tony King in the 1976 version and Mike Epps in 2012 version. Satin Struthers is the main antagonist in the 1976 film Sparkle, and the 2012 version of the same name. The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan in 1968 during the Motown era….Sparkle (2012 film) Sparkle When did Sparkle come out?Īug(USA)Sparkle / Release date Who is Sister based on in Sparkle? ![]() In the end, after reconnecting after Sister’s funeral, it is only Sparkle and Stix who climb the ladder to success. Sister is in an abusive relationship and is hung up on drugs while Delores leaves the city in pursuit of racial equality. |