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Remove 'hope' and replace with 'worry'
Virtually all blacks voted for President Obama due to the dramatic economic gains they made in his first term. And most whites voted against him due to the dramatic economic setbacks they experienced. Right? Right?
Yeah. If only.
If only race could be dismissed as a factor in the election results. True, America has laudably progressed to a point where a mixed-race candidate can put together a coalition built on a foundation of minorities and win election and re-election to the nation's highest office. But only the deluded would insist that race is no longer the elephant standing there in the room.
It's a somewhat smaller elephant, let's say, and that's good. But it's still an elephant, and it's still standing there.
Nine out of 10 African Americans voted for Obama even though the official unemployment rate for blacks under the Obama presidency grew from 12.8 to 14.3 percent -- higher than the numbers ever were under eight years of George W. Bush. Having long been dealt a losing hand from an often stacked economic deck, blacks surely understand this isn't Obama's fault. But neither can it be said in the president's behalf that anything he's done has succeeded in relieving the numbers.
And whites? Not even four out of 10 of them supported Obama even though their unemployment numbers under his presidency marginally improved, from 7.1 percent to 7.
There was practically no talk in the campaign, on either side, about the needs of the poor, a disproportionate percentage of whom are African Americans. Republicans lamented the growth of poverty and spread of food stamps, but only to spotlight the sputtering economy. Obama stuck to saying "middle class, middle class, middle class" -- perhaps reassuring code language that he's looking out for whites and not favoring "his own kind".
So was race the leitmotif, the recurring underlying theme, of this campaign opera? Maybe not quite, hopefully not quite. Anxiety more likely was. The Obama campaign this time shrewdly deleted "HOPE" from the iconic poster of 2008 and inserted "WORRY." Worry that Republican reforms might shrink your desperately needed pension or disability check or food stamp allotment or medical coverage in Trenton all to save folks in West Windsor a few extra bucks they don't desperately need.
As for the Romney campaign, its "Believe in America" banners would have been more forthright to exhort, "Worry for America" -- worry about the next tax or regulatory shoe this guy is gonna drop if he gets another term.
Maybe the slim margin came down to this: Obama's base was more worried than Romney's. If so, that would be an irony indeed and a distressing one for Republicans. It would mean the worse the numbers got for the Obama base, the more that base rallied around the presidency under which the numbers occurred.
Editorial courtesy of The Trentonian, www.trentonian.com.


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Where it comes from: Creatine is a nitrogen-containing organic acid that is naturally produced from amino acids in the kidney and liver. Small amounts are also found in meat. Creatine was first identified in the 1800s and, in the 1970s, Soviet researchers found that taking creatine supplements may improve athletic performance. Within the next 20 years, creatine had become a popular natural way to enhance performance and build lean body mass.
What it'll do for you: "Although hundreds of studies have been conducted to see whether creatine can improve athletic performance, there is still not a definite answer," says Dr. Mark Kantor, an associate professor of nutrition and food science at the University of Maryland. When creatine is added to a workout regimen, the data suggest that supplements can improve athletic performance in high intensity events of short duration, such as 50-yard or 100-yard sprints. The benefits seem most likely to occur when exercising for 30 seconds or less. Some studies also indicate that creatine can improve muscle strength and help weight lifters improve performance during resistance training. For example, it may help weight lifters complete more repetitions per set, and recover more rapidly between sets.
"Taking creatine can make muscles look bigger," Kantor points out. "Some of this is due to an increase in the muscle itself, but some increase occurs simply because more water is being taken up by the muscles."
Logically, creatine supplements have been largely investigated as a possible treatment for muscular, neuromuscular, neurological and neurodegenerative diseases (such as arthritis, congestive heart failure, Parkinson's disease, disuse atrophy, gyrate atrophy, McArdle's disease, Huntington's disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and others). A Harvard study found that creatine is twice as effective as certain prescription drugs in extending the lives of mice with the Lou Gehrig's disease. Similarly, vegetarians who took 5 grams of creatine per day for six weeks showed a significant improvement on various tests of intelligence. The group who took the supplements was able to repeat longer sequences of numbers from memory and had higher overall IQ scores than the control group. A study of young adults found that only two grams a day failed to prove any improvements. Turns out, five or more grams of creatine can make you stronger and smarter.
It's also been found that patients with chronic heart failure have low levels of creatine in their hearts. More studies are needed but some so far have reported that creatine supplements may improve heart muscle strength, body weight and endurance in patients with heart failure. Other studies found that the supplement may also help increase bone density, depression and high cholesterol.
Suggested intake: Most popular among adolescent athletes—particularly football players, wrestlers hockey players, gymnasts and lacrosse players—many experts worry the supplement is often taken in excess of recommended doses. In the professional world, reports found that 25 percent of pro baseball players and up to 50 percent of footballers use creatine supplements.
How much is a safe amount? "I suggest no more than 20 grams of creatine per day," says Kantor. "Creatine 'loading' is often done by taking four 5-gram doses of creatine daily." Food sources do not contain much creatine, and the amounts added to energy drinks are usually very small, so Kantor says dietary supplements—within that 20-gram limit—are the best choices. Creatine monohydrate is the preferred form.
Research shows that 5 to 20 grams per day appears to be very safe and poses few risks of adverse side effects, while also effectively improving physiological response to resistance exercise, increasing the maximal force production of muscles. Note: Experts recommend good hydration (drink water!) during creatine use.
Associated risks/scrutiny: The muscular results may not be noticeable for everyone. According to Dr. Ronald Cox, a professor at the University of Miami, 20 to 30 percent of creatine users are actually non-responders and will see no benefit.
"I caution men from believing that creatine is a magic bullet that will definitely build muscles or make you a better athlete," warns Kantor. "Creatine supplements do not take the place of hard workouts with lots of sweating. The best way to build muscles or become a faster athlete is by training, not by taking supplements." Kantor also points out that the quality of dietary supplements in the marketplace is not well monitored. There have been many cases of supplements containing impurities or not containing the actual amounts of the ingredients listed on the label. When it comes to dietary supplements, stick to bigger well-known brands such as GNC.
Side effects can include loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, mild headache, anxiety, diarrhea and nausea. There was once concern that creatine supplements could affect hydration status, heat tolerance, kidney damage and lead to muscle cramping, recent studies have discredited these concerns though it's still suggested that those taking creatine supplements, hydrate themselves well.
The Mayo Clinic warns that those with allergies to creatine may develop asthmatic symptoms including rash, itching and shortness of breath.
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All personal thoughts have to be put aside under the most extreme work conditions. When the enthusiastic new firefighter Fong Lei On (Bosco Wong) joins the fire station, he begins to experience problems with senior firefighter Cheuk Pak Yue (Kevin Cheng). Lei On mistakenly thinks that Pak Yue has stolen the heart of the fire department clerk, Ko Wai Ying (Myolie Wu), away from their station officer, Chung Yau Shing (Wong Hei). Lei On feels protective of Yau Shing because they attended the same secondary school. But a deadly fire that entwines all their fates will force them to put their personal feelings aside in order to carry out their duties. "Burning Flame III " is a 2009 Hong Kong drama series. It is a sequel of the original "Burning Flame" (1998) and "Burning Flame II" (2002).
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Board members of the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association (RHMCBA) together with the York Regional Police officers and city councilors extended their greetings to the retailers in the Times Square and the First Markham Place on the second day of the lunar New Year (January 29, 2017), wishing them good luck and prosperity in the Year of the Rooster.
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Oh yeah, that pregnancy thing
More soon when Baby Boy arrives. Hope all is well with you!
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congrats lady! i cant wait to see the baby boy.ReplyDelete
Wow, doesn't seem like it should be that time already! Best of luck! Can't wait to see pictures of squishy newborn cheeks.ReplyDelete
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Yay for big babies! All of mine were big too. Good luck tomorrow!!!ReplyDelete
I'm kind of partial to both big babies and inductions as that's the only thing I know. Good luck tomorrow!ReplyDelete
So, so, so exciting! Good luck tomorrow and thanks for letting us know! You'll be in my prayers and I can't wait to see pics of "Eli's" baby! :)ReplyDelete
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Yay, baby time! I've been anxiously awaiting your next pos! Hope everything goes very smoothly with the induction and that you have a healthy, happy (not TOO giant!) baby to show us in a few days!ReplyDelete
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Dude, I forgot you were pregnant (she says sheepishly...)
I was wondering what was up on the baby front :)
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During TBC, I just could not get the thing to sell on the Auction House, likely because of the +spirit, so I eventually vendored it. With the current expansion (WoTLK) and the advent of heirloom items, it's probably even less auction-able. Still, I wish I'd hung on to it - I rather fancy the item name because of its reference to the World Tree (Nordrassil) which burned when Archimonde was destroyed by the Night Elf wisps in Warcraft 3.
With Patch 4.3 adding transmogrification to the game, this may become even more valuable since the conversion of its +Spirit into +Hit in Patch 4.0.1.


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COLLEGE PARK, MD – With the season opener against James Madison on August 30 rapidly approaching, the Maryland football team gave its fans a look at the 2014 Terps during Fan Appreciation Day Saturday at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.
The event consisted of a two-hour scrimmage followed by an autograph session with the players on the field.
The Terrapin defense put on a strong performance, forcing five turnovers and producing a number of big plays. Defensive back Jeremiah Johnson took a pick back for a touchdown late in proceedings after junior Denzel Conyers, junior Sean Davis and freshman Josh Woods all recorded interceptions.
Woods' pick may have been the nicest play of the bunch as he made an over the shoulder catch on a throw intended for sophomore Jacquille Veii down the field.
"We did alright. We had some explosive plays and scored on defense," Davis said. "I think we did a solid job stopping the run and we attacked the ball well in the air."
The offense also showed well. Senior Deon Long nabbed a slant pass from junior Caleb Rowe and ran through defenders for a 53-yard score. For the day, Long caught eight passes for 136 yards. Rowe also threw a touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Taivon Jacobs.
In the kicking game, redshirt freshman Adam Greene and junior Brad Craddock both were 1-for-3 on the day with Greene connecting from 47 yards.
The winning score came when Will Ulmer found Malcolm Culmer on a short throw. Freshman defensive back Daniel Ezeagwu also performed well throughout the scrimmage.
"We wanted to see some guys. Alvin [Hill] didn't go today because we wanted to see Daniel and now we will evaluate it," Edsall said. "He's done some good things in camp. We'll see how he graded out today and see if he can get on the bus or if he's going to be able to contribute in some way."
Overall, head coach Randy Edsall saw some positives in today's effort.
"I thought there was some good and some bad today, but again, the big thing is today to get a look at different guys and see what they could do so we can evaluate some more," head coach Randy Edsall said. "The players are off tomorrow to get their legs back and the coaches will sit down and evaluate today's scrimmage along with what took place the previous practices we had and then we will probably come up with a new depth chart on Monday."
The Terps open the season August 30 against James Madison at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.


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By Kenneth D. Miller
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["Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." —Harry S. Truman]
More than two decades ago his father embarked upon a leading legacy as a pubic servant and more than two years ago his mother retired as one of the city of Los Angeles' more trusted and respected employees. But, on Tuesday 26-year old Sebastian Ridley stepped out of those lofty shadows and into his own, becoming assemblyman of the 54th District. From South Los Angeles to Morehouse in Atlanta, Georgia and now on to the State Capitol in California, the overwhelming favorite to win his first election for public office, voters of the 54th stamped his candidacy with rousing approval this week.
It is a journey that did not begin with his mother's or father's aspirations, but by his steadfastness to lead, to inspire hope and to make the region in which he resides a better place for those less fortunate.
Thus, the young twin son of retired expert of conflict resolution Avis and Los Angels County Board of Supervisors Board Chair Mark Ridley-Thomas defeated Culver City Mayor Christopher R. Armenta and real estate broker John Jake by securing 60 percent of the vote (with 11,182 votes to Armenta's 6,704 and Jake's 744) and winning the seat vacated by Holly Robinson Mitchell who won a State Senate seat.
An upbeat and enthusiastic crowd of supporters that included his father, his former senator boss, 9th District Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price, Council President Herb Wesson, Laphonza Butler (President, California SEIU State Council), former Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, newly elected Hawthorne mayor Chris Brown, former City Controller Wendy Greuel, Assembly member Steve Bradford and scores of others who joined him for his campaign celebration at the Post & Beam.
The father reflected on the new assemblymember's childhood when he was nine years old running for offices in elementary school and suggesting to him what he should say on the campaign trail.
The Supervisor remembered his first election, one that he lost.
"I Lost! My first election in 1987, I ran for school board and I vowed that I would work as hard as I could and I have won every race since then," Supervisor Ridley-Thomas told the Sentinel.
"This is his day! It's Sebastain's Day! It's his constituents Day," he added.
"Clearly, Sebastian has always had a sense of purpose and he's absolutely working that out. It is not hard to understand how and why he is doing what he's doing."
Reflecting on the significance of the moment of generation next grabbing the political mantel and running with it, Butler compared it to the presidential election of 2008 when American voted in its first Black President.
"I think that Sebastian represents the future of Los Angeles and the future of California and he represents a lot of people's hopes and dreams," said Butler.
"To be a young man from Los Angeles who didn't grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but took the instruments that he did have to find enough in him to make other people's lives better means he represents a whole lot of hope. No he's not a skinny senator from Illinois, but he's a young Black man from South Los Angeles. Those are big hopes and big dreams to fill."
The historical implications were not lost on Assembly member Bradford.
"Let me say right now we're at a critical stage in California especially for African American representation in politics both in the state, local and federal level," he said. "Sebastian Ridley-Thomas represents the future. At his young age he will definitely have an opportunity to have a long term impact on politics in California. Most folks are not elected until they're mid mid 40s and here he is at 26 years of age. I am excited about Sebastian joining me in the legislature and I am excited about it and I believe that it's going be good for the future of California."
Councilman Price whose supervision Sebastain has been under for the past four and a half years also had loads of praise for the new legislator.
"I think that he has the kind of background training and experience that enables him to be the kind of leader that our community needs," Price said.
"He has demonstrated that he is a good scholar, a good staffer and I think it's his turn to step up and provide some leadership and our community is ready for it."
Council President Wesson explained the totality of the moment.
"I think he's a natural. I do believe that there're people in this business who are naturals and I believe that he's one. He's an unbelievably bright, energetic young man who's been training for this moment since he was in his teens. I think that he's ready and we get an extra dose of energy from him.
Veteran retired Congresswoman Watson said that it's important that the baton is passed on.
"It is just as import for us today to understand that we must pass the baton and this young man is well prepared to accept it and make all of us proud that we did pass it to him."
Endorsed by the highest-ranking elected officials in the Democratic party including Gov. Jerry Brown and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Kamala Harris, the California Legislative Black Caucus and other legislators, U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein to name a few, powerful religious leaders, The Sentinel and others, his victory was a mere formality.
"My experiences have prepared me for the policy responsibilities and the commitment needed to represent the people of the 54th Assembly District," said Sebastian Ridley Thomas.
The 54th Assembly District encompasses parts of the west side including Culver City
Los Angeles, Century City, Crenshaw, Leimert Park Mar Vista, Mid-City, UCLA, West Los Angeles, Westwood, Inglewood, Ladera Heights and View Park-Windsor Hills.
His transformation started when he was a student of participatory politics and civic engagement with a penchant for public policy, community organizing, and consumer, children and small business advocacy.
After cutting his teeth in the Legislative Black Caucus his policy acumen came in high demand by legislators on the state capitol.
Sebastian has advised Councilmember Price for four and a half years, including his days in the senate on economic development, transportation, housing, public safety and local government.
The transition for him to continue working in that capacity should be seamless.
The late iconic Congressman Augustus Hawkins was too young when he was elected to the Assembly at 27, so at 26 Sebastian Ridley-Thomas isn't too young now.
His father agreed that Dec. 3 would be a day that is reflected upon some 25-30 years from now.
"I have no doubt about that. This is the beginning of the next stage of leadership, the next generation of leadership for African Americans and beyond and I am completely committed to supporting the up and coming talented leaders, and there are more coming and they want to do this," concluded Supervisor Ridley-Thomas.
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Chael Sonnen (185) VS Anderson Silva (184.5)
Thiago Alves (171.5*) VS Jon Fitch (170.5)
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[Global Americas: Chile]
More than 2 million people were affected by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Chile early Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet said in a televised news conference.
At least least 214 people were killed in the quake and the resulting tsunami, which ravaged parts of the Chilean coast and fanned out across the Pacific Ocean.
A large wave killed three people and 10 were missing on the island of Juan Fernandez, 400 miles (643 km) off the coast of Chile, said Provincial Governor Ivan De La Maza.
On mainland Chile, the task of trying to save survivors and recover the dead was fully under way. Buildings lay in rubble, bridges and highway overpasses were toppled and roads buckled like rumpled paper. Mangled cars were strewn on several highways, many of the vehicles coming to rest on their roofs.
"This is a major event. This happened near some very populated areas," said Randy Baldwin, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. "With an 8.8 you expect damage to the population in the area."
As the day unfolded, desperate relatives searched for missing loved ones. Many of the survivors took to the Internet to ask for help in locating relatives.
"I'm from Colombia and I'm searching for my aunt," said one person on Twitter.
The quake struck at 3:34 a.m. (1:34 a.m. ET) off the Pacific coast at a depth of nearly 22 miles (35 km) and about 60 miles (100 km) northwest of Chillan, Chile, the USGS said. Santiago, the capital, is 200 miles (325 km) northeast of the epicenter.
At least 33 aftershocks were reported, including a 6.3-magnitude in Argentina.
"There are really aftershocks like every hour," said Felipe Baytelman, speaking to CNN from Santiago. Chilean officials took to the airwaves to try to control any jitters.
"We are asking everyone to stay calm, to be patient," Chilean President Michelle Bachelet told reporters after inspecting some of the damaged areas. "We assure everyone that emergency crews are working to resolve these issues."
Bachelet declared areas of catastrophe, similar to a state of emergency, which will allow her to rush in aid. She said the town of Chillan -- which was destroyed by a killer quake in 1939 -- was one of the worst affected.
Bachelet noted that two of the largest hospitals had suffered structural damage and patients were taken to other facilities. Other public institutions also were affected.
The military was coordinating the transfer of patients to hospitals, said Undersecretary of Public Health Jeanette Vega. "All patients are being cared for," she told reporters in the city of Concepcion.
But she pleaded for anyone who did not need immediate medical care not to seek treatment. "This is a time when we need to be in solidarity with the people who need it most," she said, also asking for any health workers able to pitch in to do so.
Four field hospitals were being set up and tanker trucks full of fresh water were already circulating in areas that had lost access to clean water, she said.
Other public institutions also were affected. "There were reports of riots at one of the jails," Bachelet said. "The jails have, of course, received significant damage. The justice department is looking into the situation, evaluating the damage. We are looking into possibly moving some of these inmates."
The president also asked Chileans to help each other. "We are looking into shelters," she said. "We are looking into other people providing room in their homes."
In Washington, Chilean ambassador Jose Goni said Chile could manage the catastrophe.
"Eventually, after deeper examination, the government may decide it needs support in some areas," he told CNN. The United States has resources positioned to assist if Chile requests help, President Obama said in a midafternoon address to the nation.
Obama also warned residents in Hawaii and other areas that could be affected by a tsunami to heed safety instructions from state and local officials.
A tsunami warning for Hawaii was lifted Saturday afternoon. Waves of 3 feet were recorded at the city of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, but were lower than expected, and no damage was reported.
Meanwhile, tsunami activity was reported on the island of Tasmania, according to officials in Australia. Saturday's temblor comes about six weeks after an 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Haiti and killed more than 220,000 people. The Chilean quake, at magnitude 8.8, was 700 to 800 times stronger.
Coastal Chile has a history of deadly earthquakes, with 13 quakes of magnitude 7.0 or higher since 1973, the USGS said. As a result, experts noted that newer buildings are constructed to help withstand the shocks.
President-elect Sebastian Pinera, who will take office in March, also was monitoring the situation and warned, "The number of victims could get higher."
The capital lost electricity and basic services, including water and telephones. Bachelet said regional hospitals had suffered damage; some were evacuated. A major bridge connecting northern and southern Chile was rendered inoperable, and the Santiago airport was shut down for at least the next 24 hours.
Chilean television showed buildings in tatters in Concepcion, in coastal central Chile. Whole sides of buildings were torn off, and at least two structures were engulfed in flames. Video showed roads that were destroyed and impassable.
The earth's rumbling was felt by millions in Chile and in parts of Argentina as well. Some buildings were evacuated in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, which is 690 miles (1,111 kilometers) away from Santiago.
In Hawaii, the U.S. Coast Guard closed all commercial ports in the Hawaiian islands to incoming traffic and was encouraging vessels to evacuate to sea. All recreational boaters were asked to take immediate precautions and avoid the water.
In addition, four of 10 U.S. military ships in port in Hawaii were heading out to sea. One ship in San Diego got under way because of high seas.
California and Alaska were under a tsunami advisory. But evacuations of coastal areas began at 6 a.m. (11 a.m. ET). Outdoor siren systems in each Hawaiian county sounded simultaneously to alert residents and visitors to evacuate coastal areas, and U.S. Air Force planes equipped with loudspeakers flew over more remote areas to issue warnings.
CNN Chile, CNN's partner network, suffered damage to its broadcast facilities but continued operating.
Eduardo de Canto, the head of airport operations in Santiago, told Chile's TVN that the terminal in the airport is severely damaged although he said runways were operational.
Santiago resident Leo Perioto jumped out of his bed in his apartment at the top of a six-story building. "The whole building was shaking," he said. "The windows were wobbling a lot. We could feel the walls moving from side to side."
Glass shattered at the Santiago Marriott Hotel, but there appeared to be no structural damage, said Alessandro Perez. Anita Herrera at the Hotel Kennedy in Santiago said electricity was out and guests were nervous.
"Our hotel is built for this," she said. "In Chile, this happens many times."
The U.S. State Department said all but two U.S. Embassy personnel in Chile were accounted for. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she will proceed Sunday with her planned trip to five Latin American countries, including Chile.
Saturday's epicenter was just a few miles north of the largest earthquake recorded in the world: a magnitude 9.5 quake in May 1960 that killed 1,655 and unleashed a tsunami that crossed the Pacific.
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Picture this, if you will: I am strolling through Neimans in Dallas, just all sorts of happy because I had discovered the Tom Ford counter and made a large purchase, when I am suddenly accosted by a man who swore he had, in his very possession, the "best concealer in the world."
Now, I've heard a lot of claims about a lot of makeup. So of course my reaction is one of laughter - really? Is it really, really the best concealer ever? Truly?
So I settled myself into his chair and proceeded to let him work his magic.
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Picture this, if you will: I am strolling through Neimans in Dallas, just all sorts of happy because I had discovered the Tom Ford counter and made a large purchase, when I am suddenly accosted by a man who swore he had, in his very possession, the "best concealer in the world."
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She appears to have used a peach cheek gel, you can tell her skin is well cared for and simply radiates moisture. A sleek, side swept chignon added to her classic, timeless look.Recommended products: 70% Triple Seaweed Gel Foundation, Lipstick in Hollywood,
Microquatic (TM) Gel-To-Powder Blush in Malay Reef, Eye Illuminator Pencil in Pointe Noire, and E-Z Eye Rollerball Eye Shadow in Nola.
A dusty pink blush lifted her cheekbones up to there, second only to her piercing blue eyes, smoked up with a complimentary shadow palette. Rose hued lips seal the deal and added extra polish.Recommended products: Silky Blush in Los Angeles, Mini Lip Gloss in Alanya, and Microquatic Hydrating Marine Minerals Eye Palette in Kilimanjaro.
Her matte, porcelain complexion is flawless and lends a picturesque canvas to her wide, rimmed eyes and stunning smile. As a fresh, young new comer, Anna succeeds in looking like herself, only better - the ultimate sign of success in red carpet glamour.Recommended products: Hydrating Marine Minerals Loose Powder, Eye Intensifier Pencil in Pointe Noire, and Microquatic Lip Enhancing Gloss in Telina.
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Apologies for the absence, beauties - I was in Dallas combining work with pleasure! I had some amazing beauty experiences down there in the big city, and wanted to give you a quick preview of what I'm working on to share with you!
- An absolutely amazing afternoon with Susan Posnick, who took time out of her weekend to show us her offices and studio. I will have some video of Susan sharing her expertise and her products with us.
- I finally got to experience the fragrance chamber at the Frederic Malle counter at Barneys in Dallas. I don't know that fragrance could be so entertaining and interesting!
- I have big news from the ever-fabulous world of Tom Ford Beauty. I also made a purchase from the Private Blend collection that I can't get enough of!
- I experienced what was called the "best concealer in the world," and made that purchase too.
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HOI AN, Vietnam. – If you noticed Bruce Hamilton was missing from Channel 4's anchor desk, it's because he's in Vietnam documenting a trip by a group of local doctors helping children with facial deformities.
He arrived last week in Hoi An, which is about 30 kilometers south of Da Nang, a prominent staging area during the Vietnam war.
IMAGES: Bruce's first pictures from Vietnam
Bruce is staying in a quaint village with French roots and is traveling with a talented team of doctors, nurses and medical professionals from Jacksonville on a medical mission.
The mission of the trip is to help children who have been victimized by mother nature's mistakes.
The first patient is a baby who has a cleft palate. Dr Barry Steinberg is going to do a surgical origami and fix that.
The children receiving help have trouble eating and are often shunned in their villages because of their deformities.
The baby and the mother traveled from a mountain village 70 miles away to get to the team.
Another baby who made the trip with his father has eye problems. Not only is this a physical deformity, but it creates other issues - social, educational and vision, all which hopefully will be fixed thanks to the team and the surgery.
Bruce said one girl's smile lit up the room when the team was doing triage. She has a black spot on her face called a hairy nevus which is physically grotesque. She's made fun of and it could be cancerous. It's a congenital issue.
The talented group of medical professionals will fix that. They're gathered in Vietnam to triage, to decide which cases they can effectively handle.
It's an emotional process and they said they become sad, even distraught, when they have to turn children away.
Bruce and the team traveled 11,000 miles and over 36 hours to get there. Bruce will be with the team in Hoi An until the end of the week and Bruce said there will be some amazing stories to tell.
Channel 4 will update this story throughout the week, and when Bruce returns, he'll go more in depth, taking you inside the lives of the children and families and into the operation room. Bruce says the children tug at his heart strings, and it likely will for others who learn their stories.
You can find out more about the medical team and support their work by visiting FacingFutures.org.
You can also keep up with Bruce's journey on his Facebook page, as well as Channel 4's Twitter page.


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Burling Library Listening Room to Get Facelift, Summer 2011
Burling Library's Listening Room is set to undergo a major renovation beginning this summer (see periodic updates at http://listenroomren.wordpress.com/). Plans are in place to expand the room so that library patrons can have direct access to most of the collection of over 20,000 DVD, VHS, Blu-ray and compact discs. The collections includes audio recordings in Classical, popular, and world music or spoken texts, as well as feature and documentary films covering foreign languages and an extensive range of genres. Presently, they are housed in the Listening Room's office and can only be retrieved by Listening Room or other library personnel. While the collections are cataloged and searchable from the library's online catalog, there has been a recognized need to give patrons more direct access to the collections. Only a limited number of recordings, mostly archival CDs or non-CD audio formats, will remain in the office once the renovation is complete. Reserves will be available from the Circulation Desk on the first floor. During the summer of 2011, access to the collections may be limited at times. Patrons may need to page recordings from Circulation while the Listening Room staff are temporarily housed in other library locations. Signage will be placed to notify patrons when this occurs. The renovation is an opening step in a longer-range plan to consolidate media-related functions and reflects extensive consultation with faculty, staff, and students, including the Committee to Foster Foreign Languages and the Instructional Support Committee. A document describing the proposed renovations and changes to policy and hours has been sent via email to all divisions and is available upon request. Renovation will be complete before classes begin in the fall.


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mineral springs, the only source of mineral water in Jomthong District, that supply water to the entire resort.
Resort offers a different atmosphere that brings people from all over the world to come and relax from time to time. Totally immersion in nature, by experiencing the great diversity of species of flora and fauna native to this Sino-Himalayan region.
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Located adjacent to a canal and shaded by trees and orchard, 8 Single Cottages are best for private relaxation. Each cottage can accommodate 1 to 2 persons.
Swiss Cottage (size: 24 sq.m.)
Surrounded by the nice garden, 26 Swiss Cottages feature either a double bed or twin beds. Each cottage can accommodate 2 to 4 persons.
Deluxe Room (size: 26 sq.m.)
Two-story Lanna style buildings comprising 16 superior rooms. Each room can accommodate 2 to 4 persons.
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Each of the 2 single houses features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and one living room, which can accommodate 6 to 10 persons. It is suitable for groups.
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Capacities: 180 seats
Open time: 07.00 am. - 09.00 pm. , Breakfast : 07.00 am. - 10.00 am.
Service : International food, local food and traditional Thai food
conference rooms available with capacity of up to 200 persons, for
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Major celebrities from Hollywood to the Middle East descended on Dubai for a weeklong celebration of film during the 9th Annual Dubai Film Festival. An exclusive VIP and Gifting Lounge awaited such talent as Colin Firth, Cate Blancette, Freida Pinto (Slum Dog Millionaire, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and Amr Waked (Salmon Fishing in Yemen, Syrianna) among others.
Tactical Connections, the team behind the VIP gifting lounge at some of the UAE's most prestigious events, launched its exclusive concept at Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) 2013 with an outstanding portfolio of brands. Hollywood and the Middle East's finest celebrities were impressed with the VIP Lounge and the top names attending the festival received a relaxing and luxurious respite between red carpet and press conference engagements.
Showcasing an impressive collection of local and regional brands, the VIP Lounge was at the exclusive suite at Al Qasr Hotel at Madinat Jumeirah through 16th December. With a host of exclusive Middle Eastern and Western brands including bespoke illustrative t-shirts from local Emirati Project T-Junction and authentic and natural FO'AH fragrances from AM Perfumes, Tactical Connections has set the bar high for the variety of brands available to VIP guests at DIFF.
The VIP Lounge also introduced a combination of pamper treatments and gift offerings to celebrities. Bastien Gonzalez helped guests relax by offering manicure and pedicures at the Lounge, which is normally exclusively available at Atlantis, The Palm and One&Only Resorts in Dubai. At home, guests will be able to indulge with Graceful Hands Delight, a decadent hand cream and 'One&Only Red' nail lacquer, designed exclusively for One&Only Resorts.
Celebrities also have the opportunity to try the stunning avant-garde designs from popular Emirati designer Malaak, including the chance to view her new range of abayas and red carpet accessories. The young designer also provided one of her signature dresses to Cate Blanchett with hopes of seeing it on a red carpet !
"We are delighted to have expanded our VIP Lounge premise to this year's Dubai International Film Festival," said Katherine Raso, Director of Marketing and Communications at Tactical Communications. "We've put together an inspired collection of brands that offer a unique mix of Middle Eastern culture with Western glamour, as befitting one of Dubai's most exclusive and established celebrity events."
Sustainable Commitment
As part of Tactical Connections' core commitment to sustainability and community relations the company has teamed up with social enterprise Ethical Muse during DIFF. The partnership sees Tactical Connections support ethical muse's efforts to encourage economic stability for people in emerging countries and improve humanitarian efforts across Ethiopia and Uganda. As part of their work, ethical muse empowers individuals to create accessories made from recycled and sustainable materials. This in turn helps create employment and sustainability for those living in emerging countries, with a percentage of the profits from the handmade products going towards wider global and social causes.
The result is a beautiful selection of unique hand crafted accessories, two of which – a beautiful Dulcie bracelet made from 100 per cent recycled newspaper and magazines, and a unique iPad sleeve made from re-used plastic bags – are on display at the VIP Lounge at DIFF. Each product purchased outside the lounge provides 20 nutritious school meals for the Masooli Community School Project in Uganda which ethical muse work to support.
"CSR is at the core of our business and we are delighted to be working with ethical muse for our CSR programme at the Dubai International Film Festival VIP Lounge," said Samer Kamal, Managing Director at Tactical Connections. "Every project we undertake is driven by our passion to support local and social causes, and corporate responsibility is always a fundamental basis to our VIP Lounge concept."
Outstanding brands
Offering an extra touch of creativity, Yasemin Richie, the pioneering British designer behind Storylines, is offering a bespoke range of furniture, and home décor art, inspired by the storylines of classic films. The collection embodies the style of abstract colour and cinema scope design. Throughout DIFF, Storylines will be gifting personalised wall prints with the guest's favourite films, and an impressive collection of standing print designs personally selected by Yasemin from the Storylines collection.
Demonstrating a selection of innovative facial and body cosmetics, Natura Bisse is gifting celebrities a selection of its unique products that prove to be a firm favourite with VIP's when travelling non-stop. The pioneering skin care company will also be treating guests to a delicate luminous hand massage.
Nadine and Chirine Sabaiti, the Dubai-based sisters behind the online fashion boutique thehipster.com have designed the official VIP Lounge goody bag for celebrities to collect all their amazing treats from the brands. The two sisters from thehipster.com are also gifting guests a selection of bohemian bracelets that are specifically designed to reflect the regions local style.
For those celebrities that need to take a break from their hectic schedules, Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, is offering complimentary treatments and gifts from the Resort and Spa's finest such as The Essence of Shangri-La, as well as a luxurious one week trip to the Maldives.
Chosen as the official food and beverage partner, OKKU, the luxury Japanese Restaurant, will be wowing celebrities and VIP guests with a selection of its famous signature dishes and award winning food as well as gifting exclusive meals for two. OKKU has successfully established itself as a firm favourite thanks to its seamless blend of exceptional cuisine, music and atmosphere which is set to be a success with the guests.
Not only this but OCÓO, the world's first delicious Beauty Drink is pre-launching at DIFF VIP Lounge and will be gifting this one-of-a-kind Beauty Drink to celebrities and guests. OCÓO is made with carefully selected red and blue Beauty Berries including; pomegranate, açaí, aronia, black currants, cranberries and red grapes to deliver a high antioxidant burst full of all your daily nutrients.
And if any celebrities and VIP's have a real sweet tooth, or require a sugar fix in between their DIFF engagements, confection company It's Sugar are serving up buckets of tasty treats from gummy bears, gobstoppers, sour sweeties, and fizzy cola bottles.
Celebrities at the DIFF VIP Lounge were pampered with the following:
Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa – The first luxury resort in the Maldives south of the equator, will be offering unique treatments and services from the resort's finest facilities as well as offering a luxurious one week's trip to the Maldives. http://www.shangri-la.com/male/villingiliresort
thehipster.com – Dubai based sisters and entrepreneurs Nadine and Chirine Sabaiti, first launched thehipster.com in March 2012. Offering a regional twist on bohemian chic and edgy rock, the two sisters will be designing the VIP Lounge goody bags, and gifting a selection of bracelets for celebrities to take home from the lounge. thehipster.com
Bastien Gonzalez - Guests can enjoy Bastien Gonzalez manicures and pedicures, available in Dubai exclusively at Atlantis, The Palm and One&Only Resorts and other luxury hotels and resorts across the world. Unparalleled treatments for feet, nails and hands whose uniqueness lies in the fusion of well-being and beauty. Guests will also be able to indulge at home with Graceful Hands Delight, a decadent hand cream and One&Only Red nail lacquer, designed exclusively for One&Only Resorts. www.bastiengonzalez.com/en/
OKKU – The luxury Japanese Restaurant has been chosen as the official food and beverage partner for the DIFF VIP Lounge and will be offering all celebrities and guests the finest selection of its famous signature dishes and award winning food as well as gifting meals for two (excluding alcohol). http://www.okku.com/
FO'AH Fragrances – The unique natural FO'AH Fragrances by of AM Perfumes will be gifting VIP guests their favourite fragrance from the exclusive FO'AH range following a one-to-one appointment to ensure the guests receive personal advice when selecting the right scent. http://www.amsgroup.ae/en/al-masaood-perfumes-llc.html
Natura Bisse – The pioneering skincare brand will be offering celebrities and VIP's a selection of their luxurious facial and skin care products, whilst pampering guests as they tour the lounge. http://www.naturabisse.es/
Malaak – Local fashion favourite Malaak, created by Emirati designer Huda Al Nuami, will be gifting turbans and abayas to celebrities and VIP's. Malaak will also be on hand to dress and prepare some of the biggest celebrity names for their red carpet walk. http://www.malaak.ae/
OCÓO – The Beauty Drink is the world's first delicious fruity Beauty Drink that offers active ingredients to boost a balanced dose of the beauty-enhancing vital substances. OCÓO will be gifting the Beauty Drink to celebrities and guests during the DIFF VIP Lounge. http://www.ocoo.de/TheBeautyDrink_UK/
Storylines – The luxury British designer Yasemin Richie will be showcasing her exquisite bespoke Storylines art collection, and personalised wall art for all the guests' favourite films. Her work has proved to be a firm favourite with a number of her limited edition collections available from Singways and Galleries Lafayette in Dubai.
T-Junction – The Emirati creative project which specialises in illustrative t-shirt designs will be creating special t-shirts for the event, personalized with the names of celebrities in Arabic. http://tjunction-uae.blogspot.com
ethical muse – The passionate social enterprise will be providing beautifully handcrafted Dulcie bracelets, made from 100 per cent recycled newspapers and magazines, and a selection of artfully woven iPad sleeves, made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bag materials.
Hollywood and the Middle East Film Star Attendees
Collin Firth
Colin Andrew Firth, is an English film, television, and theatre actor. Firth gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In 2011, Firth received an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in The King's Speech, a performance that also earned him the Golden Globe, BAFTA and the Screen Actors Guild Awardfor Best Actor, amongst others. The previous year, he received his first Academy Award nomination, for his leading role in A Single Man, a performance that won him a BAFTA Award.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress, whose work has earned several accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTAs, and an Academy Awards
Freida Pinto
Freida Selena Pinto is an Indian actress and model best known for her portrayal of Latika in the 2008 Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which she won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. After the success of the film she went on to star in the films such as You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Miral—in which she played the title character—and the box-office hit Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Amr Waked
Amr Waked is an Egyptian film, television, and stage actor, known for his roles portraying Middle Eastern and Mediterranean characters. He is best known to international audiences and in Hollywood as the terrorist leader in the film Syriana and as the star of the film Salmon Fishing in Yemen
Andrew Ralph Adamson
Andrew Ralph Adamson, Producer of Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away , is a New Zealand film director, producer and screenwriter based mainly in Los Angeles, where he made the blockbuster animation films, Shrek and Shrek 2 for which he received an Academy Award nomination
Erica Linz Star of of Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
Nermine Al Feki
She is considered as a sex icon in Egypt and the middle east, preferably considered as 'The Egyptian Angelina Jolie" All her television and cinema works were successful and she is notably known for always presenting quality material and never letting her fans down.
Khaled Nebawy
Khaled Muhammad El Nabawy is an Egyptian actor having played roles in film, theater and television. He was born in El Mansoura, Egypt, and was introduced to cinema by the director Youssef Chahine in 1994, in his film Al Mohager
Fatemah Motamed
Fatemeh Motamed-Arya is a multi-award winning Iranian actress. Motamed-Arya received her degree in Arts. She first got involved in Theater during her teen years. She has been nominated nine times for best actress at the Fajr International Film Festival and won the Crystal Simorgh four times.
Ali Mustafa
Ali F. Mustafa is a British-Emirati filmmaker, director and producer who is credited as the director of the first Emirati feature-film City of Life. Born in 1981, Mustafa received wide acclaim for his debut in filmmaking; he has been branded as "Best Emirati Filmmaker" in the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and won the 'Young Filmmaker of the Year' award at the Digital Studio Awards 2010.
Mohammad Al Turki
Film producer, Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Born in Saudi Arabia on 3rd July 1986, Mohammed Al Turki has successfully bridged the entertainment gap between "East and West" through his current and exciting endeavors in Hollywood
Samer Ismail
Well, you might not have heard of him, but you sure know him as Omar in the epic TV drama "Omar". Samer Ismail is a new Syrian actor and his role as the great Islamic Calif Omar is his first major role.
Leila Eloui
Laila Elwi, sometimes credited as Laila Olwy and Laila Elwy, is a famous Egyptian actress. She is of mixed blood. Her father is Egyptian and her mother is Greek
Kerry Fox
Kerry Fox is a New Zealand actress. She came to prominence playing author Janet Frame in the movie An Angel at My Table directed by Jane Campion, which gained her a Best Actress Award from the New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Bryan Ferry British Singer
Nayla Al Khaja
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority has commissioned celebrated Emirati filmmakers Ali M Mostafa, Nayla Al Khaja and Khalid Ali to make short films for the Authority's new cultural initiative, 'Soul of Dubai.'
Mai Masri
Mai Masri (born 1959) is a U.S.-educated Palestinian filmmaker who has directed eight films.
Layne Redman
Layne Redman is a British television presenter, writer and actor. He currently lives and works in Dubai for English-language television channel Dubai One presenting Out & About.
İsmail YK is a Turkish pop musician. Along with his siblings, he has performed in children as Yurtseven Kardeşler (Yurtseven siblings) on. The YK in his stage name suggests.


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How is it there are three separate Yahoo! groups — one with over 1000 members — dedicated to the fetish of seat belts (and women strapped into them) and we've only just now found them? (Links are probably NSFW)
Or maybe these are just where Wes found all those pictures last summer. Hmm...well, whatever it is, this is the kind of depraved fetish we can probably get behind. [via Bondage — look, they linked to us — that's how I found them. I swear!]


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Scientists Discover New Species of Fish
Jan. 20, 2004
Tom Harvey, 512-389-4453, firstname.lastname@example.com
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AUSTIN, Texas — Two scientists have reported the discovery of America's newest vertebrate species. The species, a fish, is described in the current issue of the prestigious, quarterly international journal Copeia, the official publication of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.
The San Felipe gambusia (Gambusia clarkhubbsi), was discovered and described by Gary P. Garrett, Ph.D., of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Robert J. Edwards, Ph.D., of the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, in their article titled, "New species of Gambusia (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae) from Del Rio, Texas."
Scientists say the discovery of the fish is likely linked to an innovative plan by the City of Del Rio and a local country club golf course to improve and protect aquatic habitat along San Felipe Creek in Del Rio. They believe that as enhanced vegetation and more environmentally friendly approaches to creekside land management have been introduced, aquatic habitat has improved, causing native fish populations to rebound and become more widespread and visible.
New descriptions of vertebrates, especially within the U.S., are very rare. The new species joins the 30 other species of Gambusia which have a mostly subtropical distribution, including nine species which have been known to inhabit Texas waters. The recent find of a new species is remarkable since the state and the type locality, in San Felipe Creek, have been relatively well-sampled by scientists.
The last new fish species discovery in the state happened more than 30 years ago, when a species in the same genus was found to inhabit the San Marcos River in Central Texas. While that species is now extinct, the new species in Del Rio is abundant and is doing well, although this is the only place in the world were they are known to live.
The new species belongs to a group of fishes called mosquitofish, named because they consume vast quantities of mosquito larvae and are instrumental in the control of mosquito-borne disease vectors. They have been introduced world-wide as mosquito control agents. The adults of this new species are typically one inch long and female adults are about an inch-and-a-half long.
The species was named in honor of Clark Hubbs, an emeritus-Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, not only for his long-standing interest in this group of fish but also for his long involvement in the conservation of rare Texas fish.
The San Felipe Springs which feed the creek, inside the city of Del Rio, are the third largest springs in Texas, and the new species is a characteristic type of fish that depends upon spring water sources.
The discovery is thought to be related to two recent events. It is believed that the species was once restricted to very limited habitats until the city of Del Rio and the local golf course initiated proactive changes in land use operations around the San Felipe headsprings and creek in 1997. Also, a major flood in 1998 scoured the stream. These two factors in combination apparently removed impediments to the abundance of the species, leading to its discovery.
Garrett and Edwards have long histories of involvement in fish conservation in Texas and the Southwest. Edwards is currently the Team Leader of the U.S. Department of the Interior's San Marcos and Comal River and Associated Ecosystems Recovery Team, the Team Leader of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Recovery Team, and a member of the Rio Grande Fishes Recovery Team. Garrett is also a member of each of these teams and is one of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's major research scientists. Endangered species recovery teams are legislative-mandated groups of biologists which have the responsibility of providing the U.S. government with guidance about how to best conserve endangered species and the ecosystems on which they depend.


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"The Dark Knight Rises" is the concluding chapter to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, the movie series that resurrected the moribund Batman franchise. Having given us the excellent "Batman Begins" and the legendary "The Dark Knight Rises", the bar was set high for the grand finale, so one can hardly blame Nolan for wanting to give us something grandiose and epic for the final chapter.
And to a large extent, he succeeds. There's plenty of Batman angst here, a sprawling cast of characters, a worthy adversary, and the city is certainly in peril. Yet the movie is so serious it's smothering, there's a dearth of action, and the "epicness" occasionally crosses the line into bloat.
There's a very well made movie here, but I didn't enjoy it half as much as I had hoped to.


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The bodies of flight MH17 victims have begun a long journey back to the Dutch city where they boarded the downed airliner almost five days ago amid continued diplomatic tensions over the 298 deaths.
A UK expert is among international representatives waiting to start the process of identifying the remains when they arrive in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv before being flown on to Amsterdam.
Pro-Russian separatists yesterday agreed to allow 282 bodies recovered from the crash site to be sent there by train before being flown to Amsterdam on a Dutch C130 Hercules after days of global condemnation of their handling of the crash site.
Better future for girls sought
Parents who fail to prevent their daughters being subjected to female genital mutilation will face prosecution under new legislation to be unveiled by the Government at a summit in London.
A £1.4 million FGM Prevention Programme for survivors and those at risk of the practice are among a raft of plans to be announced by Prime Minister David Cameron at the Girl Summit, which is being co-hosted by the Government and Unicef.
The measures to combat FGM and forced marriage in the UK and abroad come as Unicef warns advances made in tackling them in the developing world could be reversed if the pace of action is not increased.
Major concerns over taser use
"Major concerns" remain over police using Tasers at point-blank range in what is "purely a means of pain compliance", a watchdog has said.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found that the highly controversial practice is still being used, despite the tactic being largely removed from officer training.
In 2013 Tasers were used 287 times in so-called "drive-stun" mode, when the weapon without a cartridge is held directly against the body, out of a total of 1,733 occasions where the weapons were fired.
Royal gratitude for George goodwill
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have used their son's first birthday to issue a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has wished their family well during the past year.
As two touching photographs of William, Kate and Prince George were released to officially mark the toddler's anniversary, the Cambridges paid their own tribute to the public support they have received.
In a short message, the Duke and Duchess said: "We would like to take this opportunity on George's first birthday to thank everyone over the last year, wherever we have met them, both at home and overseas, for their warm and generous good wishes to George and our family."
Agenda to increase role of Islam
A Government-ordered inquiry into the Trojan Horse allegations is expected to say that there was a "sustained and co-ordinated agenda" to impose hardline Muslim views in some Birmingham schools when it reports back today.
The investigation, led by former anti-terror chief Peter Clarke, was commissioned by former education secretary Michael Gove in April to investigate the alleged plot by a group of hardline Muslims to take over schools in the city.
According to the Guardian newspaper, which obtained a leaked draft of the report, Mr Clarke, who served as head of the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit, concludes there was a "sustained, co-ordinated agenda to impose segregationist attitudes and practices of a hardline, politicised strain of Sunni Islam".
Student loans at tipping point
The student loans system is at "tipping point" due to Government miscalculations and problems with collecting repayments, a cross-party group of MPs has warned.
In a critical new report, the Commons Business Select Committee said the current system is under threat, and an urgent review is needed to address the issue.
Under major reforms of higher education funding, which saw tuition fees at English universities trebled to a maximum of £9,000 in 2012, students can now get a loan from the Government to cover their fees, with the money paid back once they have graduated and are earning at least £21,000 a year. The debt is written off after 30 years.
Shortage of secure unit places
A family court judge has warned of a "terrible national shortage" of places in secure units for dangerous youngsters.
Judge Sarah Singleton said there was a "gross shortage of resource" which created a "lack of protection for the public".
The judge made her comments in a written analysis of a case, involving a 15-year-old boy who had a "terrifying" history of violence, following a private family court hearing in Lancaster.
Truce bid as Gaza death toll rises
The overall Palestinian death toll passed 560 as high-level attempts to end Israel-Hamas fighting hit serious problems.
As the United Nations and US Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up diplomatic efforts, Gaza's Hamas rulers signalled they will not agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
And Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will do whatever is necessary to keep Israelis safe from Hamas attacks.
Litvinenko inquiry to be held
The Government will announce today that a public inquiry is to be held into the death of poisoned ex Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, it has been reported.
Mystery has surrounded the death of the former KGB officer since he died after drinking tea laced with radioactive polonium-210 with two ex-colleagues at a London hotel in 2006.
But the latest move, which reportedly will be announced by Home Secretary Theresa May, will mean investigators can probe whether the Russian state was behind his murder.
Miliband meets Obama at White House
Labour leader Ed Miliband has met US President Barack Obama at the White House.
Mr Obama dropped in on talks between the British politician and US National Security Adviser Susan Green for around 25 minutes, a Labour aide said.
Their exchanges - said to have touched on a range of international issues - were described by one who was in the room as "very warm and friendly".