Priyanka Chopra has compared Nick Jonas to her father as she opened up on their marriage and explained what attracted her to her pop-star husband.

The 37-year-old actress revealed that Jonas shares all of the positive attributes of her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, as she made an appearance on Diane von Furstenberg's Spotify podcast InCharge with DVF.

"I always tell him that [he reminds me of my father]," Chopra disclosed. "I feel like my mother manifested him in my life. And you know, they always say that girls end up marrying someone who's like your father, and Nick is. He's someone whos the life of a party....

"He'll always have friends around him, he'll make people laugh, super thoughtful, conscientious, kind. I do feel like I ended up marrying a version of my dad."

Chopra - who famously has a tattoo of 'Daddy's lil girl' on her wrist - also revealed that her husband's attraction to her ambition makes their relationship powerful.

"I really feel like being with someone like my husband now, there's such an incredible power, and it's so attractive to me that he has nohe, he feels empowered when he sees me empowered," she explained.

"He'll stand on a carpet on the side and watch when theyre taking pictures. He'll, like, want to see things I've done. Like, he feels so proud. We wrote five things that we love about each other. And the first thing he said was, 'Your ambition'. I've never heard a guy say that."

Steve GranitzGetty Images

The couple first met in 2017 and were first pictured together on the Met Gala red carpet. Just three dates later, the couple got engaged.

Chopra has plenty of projects coming up. The Quantico star will play real-life bioterrorist Ma Anand Sheela - the righthand woman to Indian cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh - in an upcoming project from Rain Man director Barry Levinson. She will also star alongside Richard Madden in spy series Citadel, which will premiere on Amazon Prime.

Meanwhile, Chopra and Jonas were sending fans love and warm wishes as they self isolate in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

"Hi everyone, I know it's an unsure time for all of us," Jonas said in a video on Instagram. "Hope you're doing okay. Sending you positive vibes."

Chopra added: "Let's just take care of each other. I hope every is safe out there. Lots of love."

7 beauty tips Priyanka Chopra swears by

Like this article? Sign up to our new newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.

SIGN UP

Read more from the original source:
Priyanka Chopra says husband Nick Jonas "is a version of my father" - harpersbazaar.com

It looks as if most of us are going to spend some time at home, and goodness knows diversions are welcome. Whatever it may say about these bleak times, true-crime documentaries (in feature film and series form) have proven among the most bingeable of entertainments, drawing us ever deeper into their webs of suspects, clues and whiteboards.

Netflix knows that a good plot twist or surprise witness keeps us from reaching for the remote, and the streaming service has filled its library accordingly. These are a few of its best offerings.

Stream it here.

Netflix had its first big nonfiction cultural touchstone in 2015 with this 10-part examination of the trials of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who was released from prison after 18 years when DNA evidence cleared him of one murder, only to find himself back on trial two years later for another. The filmmakers access to many of the participants puts the viewer right in the middle of the engrossing trial, and their skill for constructing cliffhangers makes it hard to resist bingeing the entire thing. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

The most influential predecessor to Making a Murderer was most likely this Peabody Award-winning docu-series, which originally aired in eight parts on French and British television in 2004, with additional episodes added in 2013 and 2018. Covering the arrest and trial of the novelist Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife in December of 2001, it initially seems a fairly straightforward story; it turns out to be anything but. The director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade uses the expansive running time and his extensive access to Petersons attorneys to construct a detail-oriented account of how a defense is mounted and presented, and to delve into the fascinating contradictions of its enigmatic subject. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

The bizarre death of Brian Wells, a pizza delivery man forced to rob a bank with a bomb attached to his body, is the focus of this 2018 four-parter from the directors Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri. The filmmakers immerse themselves in the criminal subculture of Erie, Penn., and find a colorful cast of characters there particularly Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, who may or may not be the mastermind of the title. Like many a good docu-series, it embraces the storys complexity, following the many strands, fake-outs and dead ends of this spider web of a crime, in which the actions and motivations of everyone (including the victim) are up for debate.

Stream it here.

Its not hard to anoint Errol Morris the godfather of contemporary true crime cinema, as his 1988 film The Thin Blue Line established so many of the genres conventions. If nothing else, it seemed like good manners for Netflix to invite the filmmaker to craft this masterful blend of documentary and drama, truth and fiction, fact and conjecture. Focusing on the apparent suicide of Frank Olson in 1953, a civilian scientist working for the U.S. Army, Morris investigates not only the event in question but also the cloudy circumstances surrounding its subsequent explanation all wrapped around the filmmakers conversations with Olsons son, who has spent most of his life trying to make sense of his fathers death. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

Many of the best true-crime documentaries have a pronounced truth is stranger than fiction element, but Skye Borgmans 2019 feature turns that aspect up to 11. It tells the story of Jan Broberg Felt, who was abducted by a neighbor and family friend, Robert Berchtold, when she was only 12 years old and then, improbably and inexplicably, abducted again several years later. It sounds impossible, but Borgman deftly demonstrates how her abductor exploited the trust of his community (and, shockingly, his proximity to her parents) for his nefarious purpose.

Stream it here.

When Alex Lewis was 18 years old, he woke from a coma with no memories at all, of his life or the people in it. He remembered only Marcus, his twin brother, who was left to fill in all of the gaps. But there is more to Alexs story than his brother told him childhood secrets and horrifying traumas, which he consciously chose to withhold. And given the choice, the director Ed Perkins asks, would you do the same? This gutting and powerful documentary reconstructs the real story of Alexs childhood as he discovers it, and in doing so, asks vital questions about the rose-colored glasses through which we consider our past and present. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

This seven-part series begins as an investigation into the savage murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, a half-century old Baltimore cold case that may implicate the police department, the local Archdiocese and the Catholic Church. But its not just another sprawling, shocking page-turner (though it is certainly that, and a gripping one to boot). The director Ryan Whites sensitive presentation and brilliant structure refuses to sensationalize the material, devoting long, haunting stretches of the series to victims trauma and institutional maleficence. It never lets the viewer forget about the human toll of this crime, and not just on the woman at its center. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

The events dramatized in the 2014 Oscar nominee Foxcatcher, and the actions of its central character, John du Pont, seemed so grotesque they almost had to be exaggerated. This bravura documentary account suggests, however, that the dramatists soft-balled the strangeness. The trove of news reports, home movies and self-produced infomercials presented here paint a fascinating picture of an unbalanced, paranoid danger, a ticking bomb that everyone around him pretended not to hear lest they risk losing access to his money and power. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

The stories of Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, two teenage girls sexually assaulted by peers and then subjected to online harassment and worse, are paired and explored in this compelling 2016 indictment of technological apathy and rape culture. One story results in a suicide; the other ends in activism, and the directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk suggest that those wildly divergent outcomes have everything to do with communities in which young women like these are not to be believed, or even trusted. Its a powerful, infuriating work. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

This 2016 mystery takes a deep dive into the arrest and trial of Amanda Knox, an American student in Italy convicted of participating in her roommates murder. But the film is just as interested in the intense media scrutiny surrounding the case and in how the biases and excesses that informed that coverage may have filtered into the courtroom. And its no open-and-shut case; the filmmakers keep their subject an enigma and allow viewers to draw their own conclusions about who she is and what she knew. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

I tell people now, chuckles one of the residents of Antelope, Ore., and they still dont believe it. Its hard to blame them. Maclain and Chapman Ways six-part documentary expos of the guru known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and the followers who took over that desert area in the early 1980s is a twisty, twisted tale of guns, sex, immigration fraud, wiretapping, mass food poisoning and attempted assassinations. Every new ripple is more jaw-dropping than the last. (Read the New York Times review.)

Stream it here.

Most true-crime documentaries traffic in so much death and unpleasantness, reveling in gory details and villainous sociopathy, that the notion of a feel good true-crime doc seems odd. But thats exactly what the director Jacob LaMendola got when he spun the yarn of Juan Catalan, arrested for a murder he didnt commit, whose alibi was unexpectedly confirmed by a Curb Your Enthusiasm location shoot. (Larry David himself appears to take some credit.) Catalans triumph is both thrilling and moving and the film runs an efficient 40 minutes, which makes it the perfect chaser to a daylong docu-series binge.

The rest is here:
The 12 Best True-Crime Documentaries on Netflix Right Now - The New York Times

23 March 2020, 15:18

From Abducted in Plain Sight to Tiger King and The Trials Of Gabriel Fernandez, here's all the best true crime documentaries on Netflix.

At the moment, we're all sat at home asking ourselves the same question: What should I watch on Netflix now? Well, if you, like most of us, enjoy getting lost in a gripping, multi-episode true crime documentary series to pass the time, then boy does this streamer have a selection for you.

Whether it's murder, cults, cat-related crimes (both exotic and domestic) or some truly creepy mysterious unsolved disappearances, there's a true crime series out there for everyone.

READ MORE: The best Netflix TV shows to binge-watch while in coronavirus quarantine

From some of the world's most highly publicised cases like the disappearance of Madeleine McCann to the absolutely horrifying Don't F*ck With Cats, and the unbelievably shocking story behind Abducted In Plain Sight, here are some of the best true crime documentaries on Netflix...

Netflixs newest true crime documentary details the story of Joseph Maldonado-Passage (a.k.a. The Tiger King, Joe Exotic), who opened a roadside zoo of over 1,200 lions, tigers and bears, before it quickly spiralled out of control, leading to murder, drug rings, and a cult. Joe also had a long-running feud with animal activist Carole Baskin that resulted in him plotting to have her murdered.

From questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Carole's husband Don, to the absolutely savage threats made by the big cat breeders, Tiger King will keep blowing your mind, episode after episode.

READ MORE: Where is Joe Exotic from Tiger King now? Here's what happened to the big cat owner

The story of Aaron Hernandez is one of the most recent real life cases to be turned into a docu-series. Hernandez was a hugely successful American football player who played for the New England Patriots between 2010 and 2013. However, his career came to end after he was arrested and convicted of the murder of Odin Lloyd. Killer Inside seeks to examine how the NFL star became a wanted criminal with in-depth interviews and never-before-seen footage.

READ MORE: Aaron Hernandez: The true story behind Killer Inside on Netflix

This one is not for the faint-hearted and definitely not one for cat lovers out there. Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer tells the unbelievable story of a group of internet detectives who help track down infamous cat killer, Luka Rocco Magnotta. Through the sounds, furnishings, and even appliances that could be identified in the brutal videos he posted, internet users were able to track down the killer, who would later go on to be convicted for the murder of Lin Jun in 2014.

READ MORE: Where is Luka Magnotta now? The Don't F**k With Cats killer is terrifying Netflix viewers

The story of Gabriel Fernandez is dark and incredibly harrowing. The docu-series follows the case of a then eight-year-old Gabriel who was brutally murdered by his parents in 2013. While the show looks into the cover up and gruesome beatings that led to his death, it's also about the entire system that failed the boy, including Child Protection Services, who had been involved with the family for a long time and are being blamed just as heavily as his parents for neglect.

READ MORE: Here's what happened to the social workers from The Trials Of Gabriel Fernandez

In a shocking documentary full of twists and turns, Abducted In Plain Sight follows the strange kidnapping case of Jan Broberg, a teenager from Idaho who was abducted on more than one occasion by her neighbour Robert Berchtold in the 1970s. Entrapping the family in a web of lies and complicity, Berchtold managed to even convince the family to drop the criminal charges against him only to return and kidnap the teenager again.

The docu-series has been dubbed one of the best true crime series on Netflix. It's a must watch.

READ MORE: Abducted In Plain Sight viewers call Jan Broberg's mother and father the "worst parents of all time"

If you love cults, then this is series for you. In the 1980s, the controversial Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers (including the slightly terrifying and savage Ma Anand Sheela) move to Wasco County in Oregon to build their own community. But what begins as a story of tension between the new arrivals and locals soon escalates into a plot involving murder, assault, wiretapping, arson, immigration, fraud and biological warfare.

One of the US' most notorious serial killers, Ted Bundy killed more than thirty women before being convicted in 1978. This four-part series pieces together archive footage and audio recordings of the killer made while he was on death row, talking about his life and motives. Warning: do not watch The Ted Bundy Tapes alone.

READ MORE: Netflix is warning people not to watch terrifying 'Ted Bundy Tapes' documentary alone

The Staircase follows the story of novelist Michael Petersons wife who died in 2001. He claimed she died after falling down the stairs in their house, but investigators in the case turned the death into a murder trial after they decided she was actually beaten to death by her husband. First released as an eight-part episode series in 2004 and then followed up with sequels in 2013 and 2018, The Staircase will have you wondering whether Peterson was guilty or not.

READ MORE: Netflix's The Staircase has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes

This chilling series dives into the unsolved murder of Cathy Cesnik, a nun and high school teacher in Baltimore. After going missing in November 1969, her body was found two months later and to this day, the killer has never been found. Things get even more shocking when some of the teachers former students come forward with potential evidence that the case was a cover up by the authorities after Cathy suspected a priest at the school was guilty of abuse.

Featuring interviews with Amanda Knox, her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, Italian prosecutor Giuliano Mignini and other people involved in the case, this documentary looks into the murder of Knoxs flatmate Meredith Kercher in Italy in 2007. Knox was convicted of murder and spent four years in an Italian prison before being acquitted in 2015 but some still think shes guilty of the crime.

In 1996, six-year-old child beauty pageant queen JonBent was found murdered in her family home in Colorado. This documentary takes an unconventional approach to exploring the crime by documenting the casting process for a film, where various actors are interviewed and tested for the roles of real people involved in the case. Rather than simply documenting the crime, this film explores how the events have turned into a pop culture obsession and conspiracy.

When three-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing from a hotel room while on holiday with her parents in Portugal in 2007, it quickly became one of the most high-profile cases of a missing child of all time. This documentary analyses the case in huge detail, featuring 40 experts and key figures involved in the mystery and goes over a number of theories behind what happened to Madeleine.

In one of the most chilling docu-series that Netflix has to offer, I Am A Killer gives voices to the people behind bars who have committed murder. The series features interviews with prisoners who are on death row, where they explain what they did to end up there.

READ MORE: People are freaking out about Netflixs "intense" new true crime series I Am A Killer

Killer Ratings tells the true-life story of a Brazilian TV host and politician Wallace Souza, who was accused of literally killing for ratings and using his show to cover up the truth. Sounds made up, doesn't it? The docu-series presents testimonies and stories from people who worked on the show as well as the authorities who worked on the case, relatives and acquaintances.

READ MORE: Netflix's new true crime series 'Killer Ratings' has been called "horrifying and insane"

This docu-series focuses on serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, who admitted to over 200 unsolved murders all over the US. His confession made him the most prolific serial killer of the 20th century. However, it turned out that his confessions were all lies and authorities didn't realise until years later meaning countless unsolved murder cases had been closed, when they should still be open.

Ahhh, the one that started Netflix's true crime craze. Making A Murderer follows Steven Avery as he attempts to clear his name over two ten-episode long series. Avery was released from prison after two decades serving time for a crime he didnt commit, only to soon be convicted of the murder of 25-year-old photographer Teressa Halbach. Things get more confusing when Stevens nephew Brendan Dassey is accused of assisting in the murder, despite potentially being coerced into confessing.

Read this article:
The best true crime shows on Netflix - PopBuzz

BusinessInsider USA Images

Mommy Dead and Dearest Honestly, Gypsy Rose Blanchards story is next level. Her mom, Dee Dee, convinced her she suffered from illnesses like leukemia and muscular dystrophy when, in reality, she was fine. Why? Dee Dee likely had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, so she led everyone to believe that her daughter was gravely ill. Well, Gypsy Rose was over itand took some extreme measures. Watch Here Courtesy of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

Casting JonBenet Nobody really knows who killed 6-year-old pageant girl JonBenet Ramsey (well, except for the person who actually did it), but everyone has their own theory. Local actors shared their personal connections to the Ramseysas well as some hot takeswhile they "auditioned" for a dramatization of the crime. This isnt what you typically expect from a documentary, which is what makes it so dont-even-blink intriguing. Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills After three young boys were found brutally murdered in Arkansas, the police pinned it on three teenage boysdespite a total lack of evidence. Police literally thought their motive was tied to a satanic ritual because the teens listened to metal (does not compute). The film and its two sequels detail new evidence, explaining how this case mightve been botched. Yikes on yikes. Watch Here Courtesy of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

Out Of Thin Air Imagination is a powerful thing, but can you actually imagine a murder? Two men went missing in a small Icelandic town, but neither their bodies nor real evidence were found. Still, six people were convicted of their murders. The twist: None of the them remembered the crimebecause they didnt do it. Apparently months of solitary confinement, twisted interrogations, and mystery drugs seriously mess with your head. Watch Here Courtesy of Saga Film

BusinessInsider USA Images

Time: The Kalief Browder Story Kalief Browder had no idea walking home from a party one night would change his life forever. At 16, he was questioned about a stolen backpack. He wasnt convicted, but he wasnt let go, either. Browder spent three (!!) years in the rough and tough Rikers Island, two of which were in brutal solitary confinement. Eventually, he got out, but his mind was forever transformed. Watch Here Courtesy Of The Cinemart

BusinessInsider USA Images

Cocaine Cowboys Turns out, Miami had its own Wild West moment in the 1970s and 80s. The city totally transformed as cocaine smugglers brought drugs into the U.S. by the literal boatload. Law enforcers, former drug smugglers, gang members, and the like give a first-hand look at the Miami Drug War and economic growth that turned Miami into more than just a retirement town. Watch Here Courtesy of Rakontur

BusinessInsider USA Images

Wild Wild Country **Cue swirl of red and orange everything** When cult leader and Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (you can call him Osho) and his personal assistant planted new roots in a small Oregon town, the new neighbors were less than happy. As tensions rose between the Rajneeshees and townies, the cult goes from utopia to total chaos. Watch Here Courtesy of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

The Keepers Who killed Sister Cathy? The case still isnt all-the-way cracked, but the search for the nuns murderer upturned years of shocking clergy abuse and a massive cover-up from both the church and local authorities. Hearing what harm was done to young girls in a supposed safe space will make your stomach turn. The doc centers on two women acting as amateur detectives, in an effort to keep Sister Cathys story and compassion alive. Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst Quick true-crime history lesson: In 1982, the wife of New York real estate heir Robert Durst disappeared. In 2000, his friend was killed. A year later, so was his neighbor. It might just be me, but I see one common denominator here. Durst agreed to be interviewed for the documentary, but hes probably kicking himself in the butt for it. Get ready to obsess over whether hes innocent or guilty. Watch Here Courtesy of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

Murder Mountain Humboldt County, CA did (and still does) a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to the countrys marijuana production. Only they did things a bit differently. It was basically a lawless land ruled by illegal growers. (Police who?) Perhaps unsurprisingly, people kept vanishing, like Garret Rodriguez, who moved to the area to grow and, soon after, was reported missing in April 2013. So, yeah... these growers are definitely not your chill neighbor growing a little weed in his backyard. Watch Here Courtesy of Fusion

BusinessInsider USA Images

The Thin Blue Line Randall Dale Adams was sent off to death row for murdering a police officer. But wait, **injustice alert**: He didnt do it. Thin Blue Line is a prolific documentary that actually inspired real change. A year after the film came out12 years into Adams sentencehe was released from prison, thanks in part to its convincing footage. Watch Here Courtesy Of American Playhouse

BusinessInsider USA Images

The Staircase When a wife dies, the husband is usually the first person people suspect. Just ask Michael Peterson. He said his wife suffered a fatalyet accidentalfall down the stairs, but a lengthy legal battle full of head-scratching details and secret lives suggested otherwise. Oh, and some food for thought: Peterson was a crime novelist. Funny, huh? Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Long Shot Juan Catalan had a tough break, but was saved by a stroke of luck. He was arrested for a murder he didnt commit. His alibi? A Dodgers game. The hard part? Proving he was actually there. Its wild, but it turned out the only thing standing between his freedom and a potential death sentence was Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David (a.k.a. the most Larry David thing to happen to Larry David). Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Making A Murderer True crime buffs know all about Stephen Avery. But ICYMI, a brief refresh: Avery was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and attempted murder, but served 18 years in prison before he was released. Then, four years later, he was convicted of another murder. Like the first time, he said he was innocent and was framed by police. But can lightning really strike twice? Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

First And Last A glimpse into the beginning and end of someones time in prison, this documentary focuses on the first and last days of inmates sentences at a Georgia jail. From sentencing to family life on the outside, youll get to know people of different circumstances with one major thing in common. Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Conversations With A Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes Hopefully listening to a serial killer s real voice doesnt totally skeeve you out, because Ted Bundy s is all over this four-part series. Get ready to hear excerpts from over 100 hours of interviews with Bundy from behind bars. Outlining his childhood, grisly murders of over 30 women , prison breaks , and televised trial , youll see how a serial killer could be so monstrous and still have the media wrapped around his deadly finger. Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Sour Grapes Make room in your watch list for a scammer story, no murders involved. A man named Rudy Kurniawanhad owned the best stash of rare wines youve ever seen, and he made bank at auction with them. One small catch: He was just relabeling normal wine bottles. Oof. Who wouldve thought the story of a wine fraudster would be so juicy? Its best viewed with a glass of red wineonly the finest stuff, of course. Watch Here Courtesy Of Faites Un Voeu

BusinessInsider USA Images

Beware the Slenderman The internet has its scary corners, and the Slenderman myth lurks in one of them. In 2014, two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods and tried to kill her as an offering to Slenderman. Thankfully, she survived. The documentary weaves together interviews with those close to the case and homemade Slenderman footage to show how the viral tale caught fire online. Warning: The visuals arent for the faint of heart. Watch Here Courtesy Of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

The Central Park Five In 1989, a female jogger in Central Park was sexually assaulted and left for dead. The police accused five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem, even though there wasnt evidence they were connected to the crime and their confessions were coerced. Two wrongs dont make a right, but nevertheless, the teens spent years behind bars before the real culprit owned up to it. If you want more of this story, add Ava DuVernays new drama miniseries When They See Us to your list. Watch Here Courtesy Of Florentine Films

BusinessInsider USA Images

Theres Something Wrong With Aunt Diane Diane Schuler was driving a familiar route home from vacation, when she crashed into an oncoming car, killing herself and seven others (including her daughter and three nieces). People saw her as the perfect mother who wouldnt endanger a soul, but she had something to hide. At the time of the accident, her blood alcohol concentration was twice the legal limit and she had a high level of THC in her blood. And thats only the beginning of the mystery... Watch Here Courtesy Of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

Evil Genius: The True Story of Americas Most Diabolical Bank Heist One day, a man walked into a bank with a bomb locked around his neck, demanding money. It sounds like a twisted twist on the "A man walked into a bar" joke, but with a not-so-funny ending. Spoiler alert: It, uh, didnt end well for him. And that was all before two more bodies mysteriously turned up. Even the police were like, WTF. Whos the "evil genius" behind this dark game? Youll just have to watch to find out. Watch Here Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

Tales Of The Grim Sleeper Honestly, it took too long for police to find Lonnie Franklin Jr. , a serial killer responsible for the deaths of 10 women of color in a poor South Los Angeles community. You can probably figure out why, but just in case, heres a (pretty big) hint: He gave police 14 years in between murders to find him, for goodness sake! The documentary isnt so much about his crimes, but more about how a killer could be on the loose for two decadesright under peoples noses. Courtesy Of HBO

BusinessInsider USA Images

Amanda Knox College students fantasize about the adventures in store for them on a semester abroad (especially in Italy!). But for Amanda Knox, that international dream trip turned into a real-life nightmare when she was chargedtwicewith murdering her roommate. Amanda was acquitted in both instances, but it didnt quite make up for the whirlwind of fake tabloid stories and mess of convictions and appeals she endured. Courtesy Of Netflix

BusinessInsider USA Images

I Am A Killer Ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of a murderer? Nope, me neither (just kidding, here I am). If youre a fan of Mindhunter , then you wont be able to resist this docuseries. Each episode follows an inmate sentenced to death for capital murder, and, sometimes, the killers go into some gnarly detail about their crime or prison life. Its about as close to death row as you want to get. Courtesy Of Netflix

Original post:
The 25 Best True Crime Documentaries You Need To Watch ASAP - Pulse Ghana

Even with most of us having more time on our hands now that were self-isolating, reading a book to pass the time can still be a bit of a challenge. The reality is that reading takes work, and when you spend all day reading reports and emails, you might not have enough gas in the tank to curl up with a book for an hour or two. Thats still no excuse to push your personal development to the wayside, though.

Book summary apps make it possible to consume your favorite titles and grow your knowledge in a fraction of the time. Weve gone ahead and rounded up four of the best on the market, plus, with code SPRINGSAVE15, you can take 15% off their already reduced prices.

Happy reading!

BookNotes Book Summaries: Lifetime Subscription, now on sale for $24.65 w/ code SPRINGSAVE15

Strapped for time? This digital library delivers key insights from hundreds of best-selling books, so you can learn faster than ever before. BookNotes delivers content in every category, from fiction to non-fiction to documentaries! They also offer audio versions, so you can learn wherever you are. Not sold? Well, maybe the 4.4-star rating on the Apple App Store will convince you.

SumizeIt Book Summaries: Lifetime Membership, now on sale for $16.15 w/ code SPRINGSAVE15

Want to become a business guru? This digital library extracts key insights from top business books, so you can learn even if you only have a few minutes. With your purchase, you will receive unlimited access to the entire library in both text and audio formats. In just 5-minutes, you can expand your knowledge beyond your wildest dreams.

12min Micro Book Premium Plan: 1-Yr Subscription, now on sale for $16.15 w/ code SPRINGSAVE15

Always on the go? With 12min, you will receive thirty new titles every month that are crafted to be read (or listened to!) in just twelve minutes. You can choose from hundreds of books across every category, and 12min will break it down into a bite-size piece. Plus, you can access your micro books with or without internet access, so you can read no matter where you are.

getAbstract Book Summaries Starter Plan: 3-Yr Subscription, now on sale for $84.99 w/ code SPRINGSAVE15

Want more than just books? getAbstract goes beyond just summarizing publications: the app finds, rates, and extracts key insights from the top business books, articles, and video talks into 10-minute chunks. You will have access to more than 5,000 titles in both audio and text formats aimed at personal growth and self-improvement. Users cannot stop raving about this app, thus it is no wonder that it is currently rated 4.3 stars on the Apple App Store.

Read this article:
Looking to pass the time? Try one of these book summary apps - New York Post

(P) The British School of Bucharest announces the implementation of the Online Learning Programme'

Although we have had to close the school gates, BSB remains committed to providing high-quality learning activities and resources, as well as ongoing guidance and feedback from our teaching staff to our students from all stages, including EYFS pupils.

The top priority for the British School of Bucharest within the community is keeping students and staff safe and healthy in all circumstances. We are aware that learning delivered in school cannot merely be replicated through online learning. Interactions between the teachers and children will clearly be different. Still, we are confident that by considering a flexible and adaptable way each key stage will be approached, the differences will be reduced. All our teaching staff have already redesigned their lessons and courses to enable student autonomy in learning with appropriate, balanced support for the coming months and we are re-evaluating the provision through feedback from all parties on a daily basis, as we work towards the best solutions for our students, declared Philip Walters, the Headmaster of the British School of Bucharest.

The day by day curriculum for all year groups will be accessed via Google Classroom. This will also allow children to submit their tasks and receive prompt feedback from a member of staff. Furthermore, there will be opportunities for our students to participate in videoconferencing with class teachers using Google Meet, in order to keep in touch and ask any questions about the work they may have.

BSB students and parents can log in to their Google accounts (BSB Online) and have access to all learning materials and information, in an organised manner.

The BSB Online Learning Programme takes into consideration all stages, including EYFS pupils and we have provided parents with resources and ideas for activities to keep them entertained, to continue learning and spend quality time indoors while encouraging individual development in a play-oriented learning environment.

The work methods used during this period include:

Videoconferencing, where appropriate is taking place during a time set by the teacher and often during the time of the usual timetabled lesson. Teachers will also hold class discussions and presentations in order to help students better understand subjects and homework assignments.

Coursework, where required, will need to be completed and in this instance, the BSB faculty is continuing to offer guidance and support in accordance with the guidelines and regulations.

Contact with staff also varies depending on the task and includes annotated feedback and videoconferencing. In turn, staff may also be in contact with parents if work is not being submitted on time or if there are concerns from either side. This may be done via email or using the schools SMS function.

BSB recognizes the importance for students and parents to be supportive of each other and nurture understanding in order to provide the right environment for online learning. We have also outlined general guidelines and ideas that will give students and parents a starting point in creating the right environment to continue learning with minimal disruptions.

About British School of Bucharest:

The British School of Bucharest (BSB) is an established and well-resourced international private school located in Bucharest, providing a comprehensive international education based on the National Curriculum for England. BSB serves more than 600 students aged 2-18. It is a richly diverse learning community, with students representing approximately 50 nationalities. They benefit from an impressive pupil to teacher ratio and small class sizes, ensuring a personalized and highly supportive learning environment.

BSB is the only British school in Romania rated as excellent for both the quality of pupils learning and achievements and the quality of pupils personal development in its 2018 UK Independent Schools Inspectorate report.

(p) - This article is an advertorial.

Read more:
(P) The British School of Bucharest announces the implementation of the 'Online Learning Programme' - Romania-Insider.com

Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness.

As a part of our series about Stars Making a Social Impact, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Robin Erler.

Robin has a diverse skill set at the intersection of strategy, creativity and operations. Shes worked at top brand strategy and creative shops developing business-building ideas for partners that include: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, General Electric, McKinsey & Company and Nike (among others). Today, as Chief Marketing Officer of All Hands and Hearts, Robin shares the stories that define the disaster relief nonprofit and fuel the mission to build resilient communities.

Thank you so much for doing this with us! It is a great honor. Our readers would love to learn more about your personal background. Can you tell us the story of how you grew up?

Iwas born and raised in Newburgh, New York. This is the place, in April 1783, Washington declared a cessation of hostilities, formally ending the American Revolution and effectively declaring the birth of the United States. There have been many iterations of the once-grand American city since then; when I was a kid, Newburgh headlined as, the murder capital of New York and now it headlines as, A Gem of the Hudson Valley. Its where I learned everything is possible.

My story is one of a working-class family in a depressed urban environment. My parents split before I reached the age of two, my grandmother looked after me and my mother worked several jobs to support the family. My mother taught me you have to take responsibility for creating the life you want to live.

The plot twist, the person who owned the restaurant where my mother worked also owned a horse farm. They offered me the opportunity to go to a two-week summer camp and, for the decade that followed, I spent every hour (outside of school) working at the farm. This, without a doubt, changed the trajectory of my life. It gave me purpose and I didnt have time for trouble to find me.

What or who inspired you to pursue your career? Can you share the story with us?

Well, I wanted to work on a horse farm. However, my mother insisted Id be the first in the family to go to college. In school, when I was on an economic/finance track, I read case studies about how creativity could be used to solve business problems. From there, I switched my focus to marketing and began working at an advertising agency. Over the years, my work, travel and volunteer experiences led me to All Hands and Hearts.

Can you share the funniest or most interesting mistake that occurred to you in the course of your career? What lesson or take away did you learn from that?

The funniest, now looking back on it, was being laid off. The advertising agency where I worked lost a major account and layoffs are inevitable when that happens. At the time, I felt like I was playing a starring role in my own drama. My ego suffered greatly. Beyond the business is business lesson, I learned not to build my identity around my work.

In my work, I focus on how one can thrive in three areas, body, mind, and heart. Id like to flesh this out with you. You are a very busy leader with a demanding schedule. Can you share with our readers any self care routines, practices or treatments that you do to help your body, mind or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.

Myword of the year is water. Im in awe of waters ability to create and sustain life, its magical shapeshifting and sheer power. Its also the most important part of my self-care practice, which is to play outside every day and stay hydrated. Seriously. It seems too simple to be true, but drinking the right amount of water is a game-changer.

I also have a gratitude practice I share with one of my best friends. Every day, we text each other what were grateful for, proud of and our intention for the day. Im at my best when Im hydrated and moving from a place of gratitude.

Ok super. Lets now move to the main part of our discussion. How have you used your success to bring goodness to the world? Can you share with us the meaningful or exciting causes you are working on right now?

Im doing the most meaningful work of my career today as the Chief Marketing Officer atAll Hands and Hearts, a volunteer-powered nonprofit committed to effectively and efficiently addressing the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by disasters around the globe. We communicate directly with local leaders and community members and then deploy our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, helping to build safer, more resilient schools, homes and infrastructure.

Can you share with us the story behind why you chose to take up this particular cause?

Sustainable development is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As a nonprofit committed to serving communities after disasters, All Hands and Hearts is uniquely positioned to demonstrate action and positive impact at a global, local and individual level.

Can you share with us a story about a person who was impacted by your cause?

15years ago, the Boxing Day Tsunami, which is often referred to as the deadliest tsunami in history, struck the west coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia. Its impact was devastating, killing more than 250,000 people across 14 countries. All Hands and Hearts co-founders, David Campbell and Petra Nemcova were both indelibly changed by this disaster. Petra barely survived the tsunami with a broken pelvis and the loss of her partner, while the news propelled David to fly immediately to Thailand to understand how he could offer support. Both were powerfully inspired to take action.

All Hands and Hearts has now impacted more than 1.2 million people. In 2020, were committed to long-term recovery programs in eight different countries and poised to respond to the as-yet-unknown disasters ahead. Check out theAll Hands and Hearts YouTube channelto hear stories from around the world.

What are your 5 things I wish someone told me when I first started and why. Please share a story or example for each.

You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger.

Id encourage stillness and reflection, instead of starting a movement. The most profound journey youll have is the one into yourself, beloved.

Can you please give us your favorite Life Lesson Quote? Do you have a story about how that was relevant in your life?

Instead of a quote, Id like to offer my favorite book.All About Love: New Visionsbybell hooksis a must read.

What are the best ways our readers can follow you online?

You can find me onLinkedInand learn more about the work were doing at All Hands and Hearts on ourwebsite.

Thank you for these fantastic insights. We wish you only continued success in your great work!

See the article here:
Hold the vision and trust the process. With Ming Zhao & Robin Erler - Thrive Global

Click here to view more graduate profiles

With Commencement just around the corner, future High Point University graduates are already preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Heres a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the Class of 2020:

Name: Cynthia Schmidt

Hometown: Shrub Oak, New York

Major: Double major in human relations and English writing

Post-graduation plans: Schmidt received multiple graduate school offers and committed to her first choice graduate school, Sarah Lawrence College, for their Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, with a focus in speculative fiction.

How HPU helped you get there: I have always admired all the opportunities High Point University gives its students. From speakers, seminars and events, to classes and grabbing coffee with professors, every moment I attended HPU was a moment where I could choose to make myself better than I was the day before. The people are the greatest resource for personal development that the university has to offer, and I know that I have been irrevocably shaped by my time at HPU to be the person I am now and the person I am continuing to work to become. The Office of Career and Professional Development was a resource that was graciously incorporated into my curriculum as a human relations major. From resume building, to interview tips and sourcing internships, this department was incredibly useful in preparation for life beyond the classroom.

Most impactful mentor at HPU: Ive had several mentors at HPU and truly each of them has exponentially impacted my development professionally and personally. Dr. Joey Fink in the History Department inspired me with her passion for her field. Her enthusiasm was infectious and made me want to learn more about what we were studying beyond the basic requirements. She was a compassionate and fair professor whose teaching style I adored. Doug Brown in the Theatre Department amazed me constantly with his mastery of acting. I was never once made to feel like an outsider despite being one of the only non-majors in theater classes, and the way he used his expertise to help all of us grow has stretched to all areas of my life, and I couldnt be more grateful. Dr. Nathan Hedman of the English and Theater Departments absolutely floored me with every lesson he taught. I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go on the Scandinavian Literature, Theatre, and Film Maymester lead by Dr. Hedman, and it truly and unequivocally changed my life. The passion he displayed, mixed with the intellectual depth of his class, made me want to become a professor, which is the career path I intend to pursue. Dr. Charmaine Cadeau and Dr. Jacob Paul in the English Department both spent countless hours reviewing my writing and helping me to perfect my craft to the best it could possibly be. They encouraged me to enhance my talents and pursue my dreams of being a writer, and they were instrumental in helping me take concrete steps to achieving that goal with my acceptance to the MFA Graduate Program in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Each of these professors, and more I didnt name, have aided me in becoming the person I dreamed I would one day be.

Most impactful moment at HPU: The most impactful moment Ive had at HPU is nearly impossible to narrow down. To pick one, I would say that it would be my experience with the Scandinavian Literature, Theatre, and Film Maymester class lead by Dr. Hedman. I took the course at a time of tremendous personal upheaval, and it gave me the opportunity to use the pain and clarity of transformation to start my journey to become the person I want to be and begin taking control of the direction of my life. The class showed me the possibilities in the world and what I am capable of if I apply myself. This class was where my life started to turn around.

Advice for underclassmen: My advice for underclassmen is to recognize what a gift youve been given. Realize the opportunities in front of you that are begging to be taken advantage of. Understand that being in college gives you the chance to take control of your life and lead the kind of existence that you want not what your parents or siblings want, not your teachers or coaches, not your friendsYOU. And make it a good one.

More:
Class of 2020 Outcomes: Cynthia Schmidt Finds a Future in Fiction Writing - High Point University

During the current #Coronavirus pandemic, Movement to Work (MtW) and many of its members who have been running employability schemes for young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), are offering online schemes.

Movement to Work is a coalition of employers, training providers and youth-outreach agencies which tackle youth unemployment through work-experience placements and other job opportunities.

Youth unemployment is a huge concern for the UK; according to the March 2020 House of Commons Library briefing, Unemployment - National: Key Economic Indicators, the general unemployment rate is 3.9%; the unemployment rate for 16-24 year olds is 11.7%. This issue will still be with us once the pandemic is behind us so MtW and its members are keen to ensure that young people can continue to learn about work and develop ambition.

MtW is helping and advising those involved in all industries and all circumstances to ensure they can access potential employees. Some industries workforces have been laid-off for the time being, whilst others need to ramp up employee numbers quickly.

Below are some initiatives just released:

For businesses who need to recruit quickly Babington, the professional training course, apprenticeships and traineeships provider, is providing free online employability courses for unemployed people who have applied to job advertisements but are not yet ready to take-up opportunities. This maximises the response to advertisements and support recruitment targets.

To support those who are self-isolating or unable to attend their workplace at present, Babington is offering 25% off some of its online courses (see below). Additionally, free online courses in English and maths are available. Anyone interested should emailquoting home sale.

As the British hospitality trade faces unprecedented challenges from the impact of COVID-19, Diageo is supporting the industry with 1million from Guinness for bartenders. It is also supporting small businesses by lowering minimum order quantities, providing complimentary training and making online learning available for anyone in the drinks trade.

PeoplePlus, the employment support and training services company, has released a new website, Feed the Nation, connecting those from industries laying off their workforce, who are seeking work, with employers who need to recruit quickly.

Free online bridging programmes are available for individuals who will benefit from a two-day transition session before entering their new industry sector. PeoplePlus will ensure that individuals receive the right sector-specific job training as well as coaching in resilience and personal and financial wellbeing.

Advertisement

You are using adblocker please support us by whitelisting http://www.fenews.co.uk

The impact of #Coronavirus is affecting people in many ways. Duty of c

@bartonpeveril Learning Support Tutor Laura Stephens @LSBPsupport has

Mahdi Radmehr, a Maths teacher @CollegeNELondon at the College of Hari

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Qube Vision would like to offer their support to all individuals and businesses...Qube Vision, the vocational courses and e-learning specialist, is offering all individuals and businesses, especially those who are now self-isolating, Qube Visions programmes and courses free to enrol upon until the end of April 2020. It hopes that this initiative will provide a great opportunity for many users to learn new skills and afford them a chance to focus on their own personal development.

Those interested should Visit Qube Vision to redeem this offer and enter the code QUBEVISIONAPR at the checkout. The discount code available for use until 23:59 on the 30th April 2020.

MtWsEmployability Skills Curriculum(ESC) helps develop the skills and confidence of people seeking employment. It includes theSkills to Succeed Academy(accessed with code MTW123), which enables young people to build core soft and practical employability skills. It also includes theDigital Skills Programme, seven digital skills courses that develop digital confidence and knowledge.

Movement to Work (MtW), is a coalition of UK employers committed to tackling youth unemployment through the provision of high-quality work experience and other work opportunities.

Over 90,000 diverse and empowering work placements, ranging from hospitality to engineering, have been made possible by employers, charities and Government working together through the efforts of Movement to Work in the last six years. In 2020 this will reach 100,000 work placements. Working with MtW, employers create work placements for unemployed young people between 16-30 years of age, particularly those who have been out of work, education or training for some time, and are usually facing considerable socio-economic challenges.

MtW strengthens the link between UK employers and charity partners that support young people who are more likely to be out of work. This includes those who have been long-term unemployed, homeless, suffered from mental health and being young offenders. These charities employers access a network of talented young people who will benefit from a work placement.

Alongside the societal imperative to help #YoungPeopleWork, there are key business benefits: access to a diverse recruitment pool, securing comparatively more loyal employees, raising existing team morale through mentorship, achieving CSR objectives and positive PR.

MtW champions the importance of working together across sectors to solve problems in society. MtW exists to raise standards in order to achieve maximum collective impact for all parties, prioritising and advocating for the young people at the heart of the movement. Movement to Works employer members include many leading UK employers including: Accenture, BAE Systems, Barclays, BT, BUPA, Centrica, the Department for Work and Pensions, Diageo, HSBC, Marks and Spencer, IBM, Marriott International, NHS, Tesco, Unilever and Wates, amongst others.

You are now being logged in using your Facebook credentials

Read more from the original source:
Many initiatives to tackle youth unemployment go online during pandemic - FE News

Women won all three placings in the West Coast-Top of the South Dairy Trainee of the Year competition.

The awards were presented at the West Coast Events Centre in Shantytown on Tuesday last week.

Alexis Wells won the trainee section, Dallas Bradley was second and Stephanie Gray claimed third place.

Ms Wells (21) is a farm assistant on a 307ha, 670-cow Pamu Farms of New Zealand property in Reefton. She is studying level 4 husbandry and feeding with Primary ITO and said she was proud to have made it to the dairy awards finals three years in a row. Her goal is to the win the national title.

I love the challenges dairy farming brings and love working with animals each day.

I am always learning new things and love the lifestyle. My dream is to own my own farm in the future, she said.

First-time entrants Noel and Louise Rockell won the regions Share Farmer of the Year award. They are contract milkers on a 450ha, 1050-cow Maruia farm owned by West Coast Dairies Ltd.

We love cows, grass, being outdoors and the challenges it brings, they said.

Entering the awards has enhanced our personal development and has been made possible by having supportive farm owners.

The Rockells own a business called NLR Pastoral Ltd, designed and developed the Cowculate pasture management app and have 25 beehives producing honey, which they sell locally.

Runners-up were Andrew Wiffen and Kate Lambert. Third place went to Mark Ring and Sarah Hope.

A man who began his dairying career in Saudi Arabia, Krishna Dhakal, was named the West Coast-Top of the South Dairy Manager of the Year.

He said overcoming the language barrier had been his biggest challenge since coming to New Zealand.

Mr Dhakal manages a 382ha Dobson property owned by Pamu Farms, where 800 cows are milked.

Having completed Primary ITO levels 1 to 5 courses, he is now studying towards the New Zealand diploma in agribusiness management.

He enjoys taking part in discussion groups, building, gardening and helping people in his community.

Rachael Lind was second and Luke Chisnall third in this section of the awards.

A field day that was to have been held on April 7 at the farm where Mr and Mrs Rockell are contract milkers has been cancelled.

The Canterbury-North Otago regional awards dinner that was to have taken place in Christchurch last Friday was also cancelled, and the national final in Auckland on May 16 May has been postponed until further notice.

See the article here:
Dairy Trainee of the Year top spots all go to women - Otago Daily Times