The Daily Populous

Friday April 13rd, 2018 evening edition

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"It gave me the career and life I have, so I’m very grateful for it.".

In celebration of the movie's anniversary, Elwes reflected on making the film and shared personal stories of his time on the set.

Though many of his memories were recounted in his 2014 book, "As You Wish," here are a few thoughts that even the biggest "Princess Bride" fans might not know:.

He was a fan of the book as a teenager: Elwes' stepfather gave him a copy of "The Princess Bride" when he was 13, and he was instantly hooked.

Author William Goldman's sense of humor captivated him, and of course, he said he was "enamored" with Westley.

No, he didn't have a ponytail during filming: "They had wigs and little ponytails -- stuff like that," Elwes said of his on-screen look.

"But the funny thing was, by the end of the movie, my hair grew to the exact length they needed! »

Rep. Adam Schiff says lawmakers need to learn technology to legislate

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What stood out, aside from Zuckerberg's own initial discomfort with the hearings, was some lawmakers' lack of knowledge about even the basic ways tech companies work.

Regardless of the struggles, Schiff said Congress realizes it needs to learn more in order to properly consider any rules for the industry.!.

And I think we need to know a lot more before we say this is the regulation we even need. »

Trinidad and Tobago set to decriminalize homosexuality

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Trinidad and Tobago is set to decriminalize homosexuality after a high court judge ruled Thursday that the Caribbean nation’s colonial-era law banning gay sex is unconstitutional.

LGBTQ activist Jason Jones filed a lawsuit in February 2017 to overturn Trinidad and Tobago's gay sex laws.

“The activism and advocacy will continue in Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean until equality for LGBTIQ people is guaranteed.”. »

‘Soda Tax’ Impact: Philadelphia Residents 40 Percent Less Likely To Drink Sugary Soda Each Day After New Tax

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Philadelphia residents were less likely to drink sugary soda each day after the launch of a beverage tax of $0.015/ounce on sugar and sugar-substitute beverages last year, a new study from Drexel University researchers has revealed.

The results revealed that after the launch of the tax, Philadelphians were 60 percent less likely to drink energy drinks and 40 percent less likely to drink sugary soda every day.

Philadelphia Residents Drank Less Sugary Drinks After Soda Tax | Time https://t.co/37Dj7wQR4n — CCS Medical (@CCSMedical) April 12, 2018. »

Teen with full ride to 20 colleges requests public apology from Fox affiliate in order to air interview

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A teen accepted to 20 colleges offering him full financial aid wants journalists at a Fox affiliate to apologize for calling his decision to apply to the schools "obnoxious.".

An anchor and contributor on Fox 5 in Washington, D.C., criticized Micheal Brown's decision to apply to 20 colleges in a segment airing April 3.

Two days later, Micheal said he had a "respectful" interview with Morris, but he will not allow the segment to air until the station issues a public apology. »