The story uses dual perspective storytelling and alternates between the two main characters: Farzan and David. Farzan is Iranian and does not enjoy his job as a substitute teacher. He loves cooking and his parents own a Persian restaurant in Kansas City, a restaurant that serves as a cultural nexus for the Iranian community. Farzan is thirty-five years old, the oldest of three siblings, and he feels that his two younger siblings have more than him. He is single, rents an apartment, barely has a job, and feels like he always messes everything up.
The book begins with Farzan’s date getting cancelled and not wanting to reschedule it. So, feeling let down, Farzan tries to soothe his sad heart with french fries and drinks from his best friends, but they are busy. He goes alone to Aspire, a new wine bistro in town. It’s very noisy when he gets there and instead of yelling his name repeatedly to the hostess, he gives a fake name he thinks the hostess will easily understand: Frank Allen.
Meanwhile, David is a handsome black man and the wine director of Aspire. If he’s not working, studying for the Master Sommelier test has become a part of his life. He wants to move to somewhere like Los Angeles or New York after passing the test, where he can make a name for himself. David looks at the waitlist and sees Frank Allen’s name and panics because Frank Allen is an important food critic, so he takes this unexpectedly attractive “Frank Allen” to an amazing culinary experience, not knowing that it’s Farzan. Farzan, of course, doesn’t know why this is happening and he just thinks this incredibly attractive guy is being kind to him. They flirt mercilessly and when Farzan finishes his food, they do more. Don’t worry, the mistaken identity thing is cleared up before they have sex. They both fall in love with each other, but Farzan doesn’t stay unrequited, and David has a deadline to stay in Kansas City.
I loved this book. I laughed a lot and there was comedy in some of the sexy parts which I wasn’t expecting but I appreciated. It’s a light-hearted, fun book that’s perfect for the end of summer.
Manuel Retana arrived in the U.S. at age 15, unable to speak English and with nothing more than a dream and $200 in his pocket. Now, he’s playing a key role in implementing life support systems on spacecraft that will take humans to the moon and eventually Mars — paving the way for the next frontier of space exploration.
A project manager for NASA’s Johnson Space Center Life Support Systems Branch in Houston, Retana helps ensure the safety of astronauts on the International Space Station and for future Artemis missions. Her work includes tracking on-orbit technical issues, managing cost and schedule impacts of flight projects, and delivering emergency hardware.
One of his most notable accomplishments came during the qualification of the Orion Smoke Eater filter for the Artemis II and III missions. The filter is designed to remove harmful gases and particles from the crew cabin in the event of a fire inside the spacecraft. Retana was tasked with creating a cost-effective test rig — a critical step in making the filter safe for flight.
Retana’s philosophy is simple: “Rockets don’t build themselves. People build rockets, and your ability to work with people will determine how well your rocket is built.”
Throughout his career, Retana has honed his soft skills – communication, leadership, collaboration and conflict resolution – to create an environment of success.
Retana encourages his co-workers to learn new languages and share their unique perspectives. He also founded NASA’s first mariachi group, giving them a chance to share their cultural heritage in the workplace.
He believes that diversity of thought is a key element in solving complex challenges as well as creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their perspectives.
“You have to be humble and always want to learn,” he said. “What makes a strong team is that not everyone thinks the same.”
As for the future of space exploration, Retana is excited about the democratization of space, envisioning a world where every country has the opportunity to explore. He looks forward to seeing humanity reach the Moon, Mars, and beyond, driven by the quest to answer the universe’s most mysterious questions.
To the Artemis generation he says, “Never lose hope, and it’s never too late to start chasing your dreams, no matter how far away you are.”
The ADRE Grade 3 exam is scheduled to be held on September 15, 22 and 29 (Representative/file photo)
Candidates who have applied for the exam can check and download ADRE hall ticket from the official website slrcg3.sebaonline.org.
State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) Assam has released the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) admit card for Bachelor or Graduate degree exams as well as HSLC or Class 10 level posts. Candidates who have applied for the exam can check and download the hall ticket from the official website slrcg3.sebaonline.org.
The ADRE Grade 3 exam is scheduled to be held on September 15, 22 and 29, while the ADRE Grade 4 exam will be held on October 20 and 27. The admit cards for the Grade 4 exam will be released by the commission later.
Sukanya Nandi is a sub-editor at News18.com. She has been writing and reporting for the education and career section of the website since 2021.,Read more
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (PTI file)
The government’s flagship initiative ‘Maharashtra First, Marathi First’ has attracted substantial investments from both domestic and international sources.
As the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, the Mahayuti government is stepping up efforts to increase employment opportunities and accelerate economic growth across the state.
The government’s flagship initiative ‘Maharashtra First, Marathi First’ has attracted substantial investments from both domestic and international sources, aimed at making Maharashtra a leader in sectors such as energy, technology and infrastructure.
Energy Sector, Jobs
In the power sector, Rs 2.14 lakh crore has been allocated for pumped storage projects. These initiatives are expected to generate 40,870 MW of clean energy and create around 72,000 jobs.
Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Devendra Fadnavis has played a key role in securing important agreements to give these schemes a concrete shape.
Further strengthening the state’s industrial prospects, Maharashtra has secured investments worth Rs 1.20 lakh crore for the automotive and energy industries. Notably, a semiconductor facility in Taloja, Panvel is being developed in partnership with Tower Semiconductor and the Adani Group. This project alone is estimated to create 5,000 jobs. Additionally, Toyota Kirloskar’s electric vehicle plant in Oric City is set to provide 9,000 new jobs, underlining Maharashtra’s emerging role in the electric vehicle market.
Infrastructure, industry
Infrastructure development is another priority, especially in underdeveloped regions like northern Maharashtra. The government has sanctioned Rs 18,000 crore for the Manmad-Indore railway line, a project that will build 30 new stations and improve connectivity in 1,000 villages, benefiting about 30 lakh people. This improved infrastructure is expected to boost industrial development in the region.
In the agriculture sector, the Rs 7,000 crore Nar-Par Giran river link project aims to irrigate 50,000 hectares of farmland in Nashik, Jalgaon and Dhule, providing much-needed water to key agricultural districts. The project is set to significantly boost agricultural productivity in these areas.
To ensure balanced regional development, the Mahayuti government has allocated Rs 81,000 crore for seven major projects in the Konkan, Marathwada and Vidarbha regions. These initiatives focus on industries such as vehicle manufacturing, semiconductor chips and lithium batteries, which are likely to create 20,000 jobs.
Additionally, the government is focusing on the development of the Vadhavan Port with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transform Maharashtra into a major hub of international trade and provide the state better access to global markets.
Mayuresh Ganapathy, a news editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues as well as human interests. He has been covering Maharashtra,Read more
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The B.C. government has announced it will expand involuntary care for people with mental health and addiction problems, and open “high-security” facilities for people detained under the Mental Health Act across the province.
Premier David Eby announced Sunday that the government will open mental health units in correctional facilities across the province, as well as regional facilities that will provide long-term care and housing for people with mental health needs.
According to the province, the first dedicated mental health unit will be established at the Surrey Pretrial Centre. The first regional mental health facility will be built on the grounds of the Alouette Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge.
As part of his push for public safety, a week before B.C.’s election officially begins, Eby said the measures will help people with brain injuries, mental illnesses and severe addictions.
“We’re going to help those who are struggling just like any family member would,” Eby said in a statement to the media. “We’re taking action to provide the care they need to keep them safe, and in doing so, we’re keeping our communities safe too.”
As part of the announcement, the province said many people with mental health and addiction issues move in and out of the correctional and health-care systems without proper care.
The B.C. government says many people with mental health and addiction challenges move in and out of correctional facilities and the health-care system without receiving proper care. (Ben Nelms/CBC)
Eby, who was accompanied by representatives from the Musqueam Indian Band and the Squamish Nation, as well as Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, said the province will add more beds for mental health treatment in hospitals as part of its vision.
The Prime Minister has made this promise three months after his appointment. Dr. Daniel Vigo As B.C.’s first chief scientific adviser for psychiatry, toxic drugs and co-occurring disorders.
The government says it will issue “clarification” from Vigo on how he believes the Mental Health Act can be used to provide voluntary and involuntary care when people suffer from addiction as well as eating disorders.
Advocates say involuntary treatment is ineffective
Involuntary treatment is permitted under the B.C. Mental Health ActA person may be placed in a psychiatric facility only if the doctor believes it is necessary for his or her health and safety, as well as the safety of other people.
Although advocates say involuntary care for people with drug addiction is often not helpful, one study suggests people Higher risk of drug overdose After being discharged from compulsory treatment.
“Involuntary treatment or forced care [is] “It’s not effective and doesn’t help people, and it’s an extremely traumatic experience that actually turns people away from the health-care system,” said Tyson Singh Kelsall, an outreach worker in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and a PhD candidate in Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
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The toxic drug crisis is top of mind as the provincial election approaches. The BC Conservative Party has promised to expand the use of involuntary treatment for people suffering from severe drug addiction if it wins the election in October. Tyson Singh Kelsall is a social worker and a PhD candidate in SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences. He joins Dan Burritt to highlight the issues surrounding involuntary treatment.
In an interview before Sunday’s announcement, Kelsall said the construction of new facilities for people detained under involuntary care is a distraction from the health-care crisis in the province.
He said the province should focus on interventions such as affordable housing, regulating the drug supply and increasing welfare rates.
“We need to ask, if we’re starting something new, if we’re creating a new policy, if we’re building new facilities, why don’t we start with something that people actually want … that we can benefit from?” Kelsall said.
In previous comments, Eby said there’s still a place for involuntary care in B.C., but “keeping people safe” isn’t enough without adequate supports that “hopefully help them get back on their feet.”
Province considering developing Riverview site
As part of his deliberations on public safety, Eby said the province is in discussions with the Kwikwetlem First Nation on your claim On the land where the former Riverview Hospital for people with mental health problems is located.
The government says it is working on plans for future redevelopment of the Riverview site as part of these discussions, which could potentially settle the Nation’s claim to the land.
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Is reopening Riverview Hospital the solution to B.C.’s mental health challenges?
After two random attacks in downtown Vancouver that left one victim dead and another seriously injured, supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges and keeping the public safe are of paramount importance. Marina Moro, chair of the School of Health Policy and Management at York University, discusses with Dan Burritt the recurring conversation about reopening hospitals with greater capacity.
The controversial mental health facility in Coquitlam was closed in 2012 after a number of scandals. including allegations Forced sterilization and electroshock therapy.
