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Are you still in Vancouver?
I'm in New Mexico now, working on a movie [The Book of Eli with Denzel Washington]. Did I mention there's a higher altitude here. I don't feel tired. I just feel like I'm a fish you've taken out of water. Gulping for air. Trying to get oxygen. I'm not accustomed to running in the open without trees. And the oxygen deprivation kicks my butt.
Have you found that running helps with your acting?
It helps you certainly to be fit because it gives you energy. Yesterday, I had this grueling fight scene with Gary Oldman. I know that it would have been much more difficult to do if I wasn't in shape. And the exercise helps you become more acquainted with yourself. I realized that I could perhaps enter into the world of endurance sports after I gave birth to my daughter without drugs. I thought, "Well if I could do that then maybe I could do a triathlon." There's nothing that's going to be more intense than that.
I hope the races you've done have been less painful than giving birth.
By far but, of course, you don't get a baby at the end. What I do appreciate about racing is this collective experience. It's really amazing. We've all chosen to go through this very intense experience. And you're doing it all together. It's fascinating to me. Especially with a half-marathon and I would imagine a marathon too. You're deciding to do this incredibly grueling thing. It's a really lovely experience and you do it together. You're kind of supporting one another and the way that people will support you throughout the run. You support one another. The milk of human kindness.
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Have you been doing a lot of running while filming The Book of Eli?
I wouldn't say a lot. Not as if I'm training for an event. Because I'm working on the movie, if I run or workout too much here I do feel worn down. So, I'll run a few times a week.
Have you gone running with your co-star Denzel Washington?
Gosh no. But one of our producers is a hardcore triathlete. I feel like a lot of my running is about incorporating it into a triathlon. I don't know. Sometimes I feel like I'm running for running and other times it's running after I get off the bike.
Have you always been a runner?
That depends. Not long if you're talking about long races, since I just did a half marathon last summer. So that was just about getting the mileage in to do that without suffering through the race. And then when I started doing triathlons it was to balance out the rest. So I'm not running quite as often but it feels like a different animal than getting on the bike.
In a typical week how much do you run?
The thing is with my life, since I travel so much, there is no such thing as a typical week. When I was working on The L Word in Vancouver, I ran three or four times a week, between five and 10 kilometers. Sometime I would run with one of my dogs for fun. I really love to run with the dogs because there's a joy of running that they have, which I want to keep for myself. I have two dogs. They're older but they would go 15-K with me.
Do you run on a treadmill?
The treadmill is the only time where I'm clocking how fast I'm going. The treadmill is a necessary tool. I'm a big believer in supplements too. Rhodiola has been really helpful in terms of healing. Rhodiola is used for a lot of different things. I originally discovered it because it was prescribed for my dogs. I have since discovered a lot of runners and a lot of athletes use it because it's an anti-inflammatory the same way that codfish oil is an anti-inflammatory.
Are there running routes you do in LA?
When I'm in Los Angeles, I usually run in Griffith Park. You just have to keep an eye out for snakes. I've seen gigantic rattlesnakes cross the trail that I had to negotiate my way around. In LA you get used to it. You pay attention when you're hiking or running or whenever you're out.
Do people ever recognize you when you're running?
Yeah. You know when you're dying like from heat. When I was training for a 15- or 16-K and I was ready to die and somebody recognized me and wanted to talk. I'm like I can't. I'm sorry. I just can't right now. I am a completely recreational, middle of the pack runner.
I read that you want to do a marathon?
Yes, I would. I've been in New York during the New York Marathon a couple of times and I would like to do the New York Marathon. But I'm from Chicago, so I would really love to do the Chicago Marathon. The problem is the weather. Chicago can turn hot, and I hate the heat.
Do you listen to music?
I don't use an iPod. I can't. I don't feel as free. I use it when I bike. I'm not a big biker. I'm really a terrible biker. I'm trying to make the bike my friend. But so far it's not my friend. The iPod alleviates the pain when I'm biking.
Do you have a favorite leg of the triathlon?
I've really have come to love the swim. But there's something very joyful about the run. You're coming home. You're kind of slogging through the first 5-K.
Does your family understand your running?
My husband has come to understand it. And my daughter, when I do any kind of road race—5-, 10-, or 15-Ks—to get used to running with people again. I'm so unaccustomed to running with other people that it's an oddly emotional experience. I was terrified of it initially. The first time I had ever done a race and I swear I almost started crying on the way to the start because I was so nervous about being around other people. Before they started the race standing in line in my group I almost like crying because it's so intense being around all these people. But it turned into such a lovely collective experience. And now I really enjoy it. That race was in Vancouver.
That was your first race?
Yeah. And I really focused on reminding myself I was running my race and not trying to keep pace with somebody. It's about your journey it's not about everybody else's journey.
Where was the half marathon that you competed in?
I did my first half-marathon in Vancouver. I just wanted to get in by 2:15, and I finished under two hours (1:57:53). Afterward I started thinking, "Maybe if I had hydrated more, I could have gone faster. And maybe that section of the race where I was holding back maybe if I had let go a bit." I had done the course a week before and there's a hill and during the race in my mind I made the hill bigger than it was. It didn't feel that big. But you're also running off the adrenaline of everybody around you.
When was that?
Last June. And during the race, my daughter yelled out, "Pick up your knees, Mama!" So funny. She's three and she was two at the time. We would run across a field together and you know the real secret to going faster is to pick up your knees. We would goof around on the field, so she would remember it. So, she's coaching me on the sidelines. And of course, she was saying this at a moment when picking up my knees felt like the most impossible thing to do. It makes me laugh.
Were you shooting for a specific time?
No, I wasn't shooting for time. For me running is about freedom. I find that the freer I feel, the faster I am. I don't wear a watch when I run. I run almost exclusively on trails for a couple of reasons, one is to save my joints and two it ignites my imagination in a way that running on a road doesn't.
Do any of your L-Word cast mates come out?
Well yeah. I did an Olympic triathlon for the first time in September and Mia Kirshner was there and Elizabeth Berkley was there at the finish line. And Alexandra Hedison, who had been so great. She went swimming with me at seven one morning to try to help me get over any kind of fear of open-water swimming. Mia actually got me into triathlons. She did a sprint triathlon, and she was like, "You have to try it." So I did my first Olympic-distance triathlon last September. Then I got addicted.
Is there a running culture on the L-Word?
Laurel Holloman is a runner. She's fast I think. She runs a lot. And Mia. Although she didn't get addicted like I have. There's no way to perfect the whole thing. At least not in my realm of experience.
Do you ever talk running with your cast mates?
No. I think they're still tired of hearing me talk about triathlon. Most of the cast are like why? Go have a latte and call it a day.
Do you use Gu?
I only just discovered Gu and I love Gu. I just discovered it the last race. I just love it.
Is there a flavor you like?
The lemon one.
How many races have you run?
I don't know I stopped counting. I'm sure I could count them on both hands. I used to put the bib numbers on my wall in my office to remind me that I did it. Then at a certain point, the whole wall was decorated with bib numbers it's crazy. And the little half marathon medal that they give you because you're still alive, I asked my daughter if she would like to play with it, and she said, "No, I'll get one of my own." I said, "No doubt."
How long ago was that first race?
The first race I did was on Mother's Day three years ago.
How did you celebrate after the half-marathon?
I jumped around I was so excited. I felt like I could run more. I was just so high all I wanted to do was run more. I did a 10-K turkey trot in Vancouver with Mia Kirshner and I just wanted to keep running so I ran back through the crowd to go find Mia so we could run the last bit together. It's that feeling you just want to keep running. I'm sure I won't feel that way when I do a marathon.
Do you find it hard to get in the running?
Yes. Absolutely. It's ridiculous. And I never have time.
How do you motivate yourself?
I try not to be very rigid about it. I really want it to be about joy. And if I am resisting it then I'll just say we'll go walk in the woods now and enjoy being in the trees on the trail. I'll just set out for a walk. Invariably, I get on a trail and it's so beautiful, I just want to run. It's not to beat myself up. I don't want to be that runner. I don't want to be that person. I want it to be about freedom and joy.
Do you carry anything with you when you run?
I don't like to carry anything. I really like to hydrate like crazy before I go. And unless I'm going for longer than an hour then I don't have anything. I just want to feel like I have nothing.
Are you a gadget runner?
No. What I like about running is that you don't need a lot of gadgets. Just the right shoe.
What kind of shoe do you wear?
New Balance has a shoe and I don't remember the number and I went to look at the number on my shoe today and had I just wore the number out of it. It's a light trail shoe. Ages ago, over ten years ago Adidas made a great trail shoe and they discontinued it. You kind of just go why? It's horrible because you have to start all over again.
How do you reward yourself after a run?
The run is the reward. I reward myself in other ways with the run. The run is like my pizza or beer.
Can I just say how thrilled I am to be able to talk about running and not feel guilty about it? I feel like such a nerd. There are very few people that I can talk to about running or the triathlons.
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Since her Flashdance debut in 1983, Beals has appeared in 32 movies. Recently she starred in the Showtime series The L Word.

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The 106th anniversary of the heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) services was held in Udhagamandalam on Tuesday.
Passengers alighting from the train were welcomed with red rose, cake and chocolate by railway officials.
Rajya Sabha MP K.R. Arjunan said a proposal to increase the frequency of the Coonoor-Udhagamandalam service and additional coaches for NMR had been sent to the Railways.
Built by the British, NMR train ran on steam engines for a long time. Running between Mettupalayam in Coimbatore and Coonoor covering 41.8 km, it now operates on an oil-fired engine.
It has been given Heritage Status by the UNESCO.
The train shot into fame after the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from popular film "Dil Se", featuring Shahrukh Khan, was shot on its roof top.


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On November 11, we celebrated Independence Day here in Poland, so I'd like to traditionally share something in Polish, especially that there's very little Polish music on here and also because I myself don't spontaneously listen to a whole lot of Polish music. Another tradition I like to observe here on Polish national holidays and especially Independence Day is to share something from an artist whose first language is not Polish, as I find it very interesting to find out how they cope with it. I first became interested in Polish-language music by Polish non-native speakers thanks to a programme Strefa Rokendrola Wolna od Angola (English-Free Rock And Roll Zone) on Polish Radio Programme 3, where the presenter, known as Doktor Wilczur (Wilczur literally translates to Alsatian, as in the Alsatian wolf dog which is a bit of a wordplay because his actual surname means sheep dog in Polish, and Doktor Wilczur is the name of the main character in the Polish movie Znachor (The Quack) plays music in any language possible except English, and normally also except Polish since there's plenty of Polish music you can hear on the radio in other circumstances. But he makes an exception on Polish national holidays, when, depending on which day of the week they fall, he either plays music sung by Poles in other languages (still no English, mind you) or, what seems to be more fascinating not only to me but also to most listeners, music sung by people from other nations in Polish.
And the singer whose song I want to share with you today has become known to me thanks to Doktor Wilczur. When he played her song (a different one than I am sharing) I remember that he classified her as some eccentric artist who just doesn't know how else to express her quirkiness so she sings in languages like Polish even though she's British. Nowhere near his exact words, but that was more or less the point. Except when I later checked her out it turned out it's not the case at all. Because Katy Carr's mother is Polish, and while it seems like Katy started learning Polish on her own, she clearly loves her second motherland very passionately and she has released a lot more music in Polish or about Polish history than just two songs. She also popularises Polish history and Polish-British connections in Britain and works with the Polonia in her home country. Interestingly, she's also an aviator.
From what I understand, she also writes her own songs, which is really amazing given that it's not her first language. Her Polish is also really good while singing.
This song, however, is not Katy's own material, but a traditional Polish song strongly associated with WWI. It's not sure who has written it, and apparently it has been based on several different earlier folk songs. There are also several versions of this song.
I managed to translate it to English, and man have I learned a fair few new English words in the process. 😀 The song consists of a whole lotta repetitions, so I decided to not include them in the translation.
Oh my rosemary, blossom,
I will go to the girl,
And if she answers me "I do not love you.",
Uhlans are recruiting, riflemen are marching,
I will enlist.
They will give me a chestnut horse,
And a sharp saber,
To my side.
Oh my Rosemary,
They will give me boots with spurs,
And a grey overcoat,
With facings.
They will give me an ashen uniform,
So that I wouldn't miss,
My home.
They will give me a canteen with booze,
So that I wouldn't miss,
The girl.
And when I will become an old sweat,
I will go to the girl,
For a kiss.
Oh my Rosemary,


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The Legend of 1900
The story of a virtuoso piano player who lives his entire life aboard an ocean liner. Born and raised on the ship, 1900 (Tim Roth) learned about the outside world through interactions with passengers, never setting foot on land, even for the love of his life. Years later, the ship may be destroyed, and a former band member fears that 1900 may still be aboard, willing to go down with the ship.
Released: 1998-10-28
Casts: Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mélanie Thierry, Bill Nunn, Gabriele Lavia, Clarence Williams III, Peter Vaughan, Niall O'Brien, Alberto Vazquez, Luca De Luigi, Femi Elufowoju Jr., Nigel Fan, Roger Monk, Leonid Zaslavski, Bernard Padden, Piero Gimondo, Adriano Wajskol, Nicola Di Pinto, Anita Zagaria
Duration: 170m
Country: Italy
Production: Medusa Film, Sciarlò


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Resources to support safer modification of food and drink
28th June 2018
A resource patient safety alert has been issued to eliminate use of the imprecise term 'soft diet' and assist with the safe transition to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, which introduces standard terminology to describe texture modification for food and drink.
Note. Information about swallowing capsules and tablets is included in the frequently asked questions section of the IDDSI website.
MHRA alert: Denosumab
28th June 2018
The UK MHRA has sent out two drug safety updates regarding denosumab use:
- risk of new primary malignancy when used for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with advanced malignancies involving bone; in a pooled analysis of four studies, the incidence of a new primary cancer was twice as common with denosumab 120mg (1.1%) vs. zoledronic acid 4mg (0.6%) at 1 year
- discontinuation hypercalcaemia in patients with giant cell tumour of bone; clinically significant hypercalcaemia has occurred in patients with giant cell tumour of bone <9 months of stopping denosumab (estimated frequency of <1%). Patients should be regularly monitored for signs and symptoms of hypercalcaemia (± plasma calcium) and their need for calcium and vitamin D supplementation re-evaluated.
Note. This information is included in the new on-line PCF denosumab monograph, which will be available shortly.
MHRA valproate prescribing resources available
27th June 2018
Resources and further information are now available from the MHRA and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to support the prescribing of valproate in women and girls of child-bearing potential under the conditions of the pregnancy prevention programme (see our news item MHRA: Valproate updated contra-indications).
FDA approves cannabidiol oral solution
26th June 2018
The US FDA has approved a cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution (Epidiolex) for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. This is the first approved product that contains purified CBD from the Cannabis sativa plant without the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) component. A marketing authorization application has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency for this product and indication, however it has not yet been authorized in the EU.
FDA safety communication: OTC benzocaine products
24th June 2018
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that over-the-counter (OTC) oral drug products containing benzocaine should not be used to treat children <2 years because of the rare but potentially life-threatening risk of methemoglobinemia versus the little/lack of benefit for teething/oral pain.
Danazol now contra-indicated with simvastatin
6th June 2018
The UK SPC for danazol capsules now contra-indicates concurrent use with simvastatin because of the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis from increased simvastatin levels. Although not specifically contra-indicated, the risk if also increased with other statins metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme, e.g. atorvastatin, lovastatin.
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"Cougar Town" fans can expect to see former "Mad TV" regular Michael McDonald showing up on the Courteney Cox sitcom in coming months — reveals "Cougar Town" writer-director-producer Michael McDonald.
"We talked about creating a character for me who could come in every now and again. That'll be fun," says the versatile creative talent. McDonald's been having almost too much such fun as of late.
His super-sized full plate of activities has him dishing up his first Showtime special, "Model Citizen," tomorrow night (10/9) – with a DVD release Tuesday (10/12). "It's kind of a great opportunity to show a little bit different side of myself." He'll talk about some of his "MadTV" characters and how they came about, go in and out of character a little bit. His famous hapless little boy Stuart Larkin will turn up, as well as Stuart's mom.
"Everything I've done kind of has been based on little nuggets from my life," says McDonald. His own mother, "claims she doesn't see the resemblance" between herself and Stuart's mother. "She's really funny. I come from a funny family, I can tell you that."
The funnyman has been directing episodes of "Cougar Town," then "on weekends I go to a city and perform a club date – back and forth, back and forth. Courteney Cox has been really supportive, and kind of gets a kick out of having someone around who is doing this, I think. Bill Lawrence, the show runner, has been very kind. He said, 'Take the time you need to do your special.'"
McDonald certainly didn't plan to have all his commitments need fulfilling simultaneously. It's just, "When it rains, it pours. I'm not getting a lot of sleep right now, I ll tell you that much. But I can't complain. People far more talented than I am don't have the opportunities I have," he adds modestly. "I can sleep another day."


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VIBE sat down with Pusha T backstage at Rock the Bells X where we asked him about the low hip-hop sales last week. Both Juicy J and Big Sean released new albums under heavy promotion, but while both made it into the Top Five on the Billboard 200 chart, neither broke 100,000 mark in sales. (In comparison, Jay Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail sold about 500,000 copies in its first week.)
"Everybody is not going to be prime to sell all the records in the world simply because the same amount of money isn't put into everybody, and different projects and different labels have different priorities," Pusha T tells VIBE. King Push says he's currently spinning both Juicy J's Stay Trippy and Big Sean's Hall of Fame in the car and agrees that both rappers put out "quality work."
Push throws out some positive energy into the world. "You're talking to somebody who sold a million records and who sold no records before, and I'm still here," he says.


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Two local businesses working together to provide great products
Lehigh Valley, PA – June 27, 2016 – RCN Business, a communications provider offering a full suite of Internet, voice, video and network solutions to businesses of all sizes, announces today that it has partnered with Talen Energy, a local electricity supplier in Pennsylvania, to provide an exclusive offer to RCN Business customers.
This potential money-saving offer is available only to RCN Business customers who are newly enrolling in the Talen Energy program and whose businesses are located in areas of Pennsylvania served by one of the following utilities: PPL Electric Utilities, MetEd, Penelec, or PECO. RCN Business customers will also receive a one-time, $50 bill credit towards Talen Energy charges on their utility bill, after completion of their third billing period. Signing up for Talen Energy is easy at TalenEnergy.com/RCN. All it takes is just five minutes and a recent utility bill.
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Maintaining your home is basically like taking care of a second body. When the sink is clogged or the roof is leaking, you call someone to help—just as you'd go to your doctor if there was something wrong with you. If a crisis–mini or colossal–pops up while you're in self-isolation and you don't want to get in-person professional help, there's another way to troubleshoot: You can enlist pro help for free over the phone or a video.
The tele-maintenance service Sheltr is currently offering free virtual house calls to help with home repairs and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Over video, professionals will walk you through what to do to fix the problem as best they can. "We know that maintaining your home right now can be challenging and we believe our tele-maintenance service is the next best thing to in-person help," the company's website states. "A free phone call or video chat with a Home Pro seems the least we can do to help you keep your home running smoothly."
Depending on your issue, you'll likely need to have tools on hand. If your issue is too complex, you can still have one of Sheltr's home repair professionals come to your house (they are considered essential workers). To schedule a call, fill out some info on Sheltr's website and they'll send an email confirmation and reminder 24 hours before. You can also text 415-475-9440. Home help is always there if you need it!
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UN crooks have been screwing us for more than half a century. Time to pull the plug on the Fakestinians.
U.N. Agency Won't Say How Many Palestinian 'Refugees' It Helps After Census Finds Nearly Two Thirds Less
TEL AVIV — The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which ministers to so-called Palestinian refugees, would not comment when asked by Breitbart Jerusalem to provide the total number of Palestinian "refugees" that UNRWA services in Lebanon.
This after Lebanon's census data recently placed the number of Palestinian "refugees" living in the country at about one third of the nearly 500,000 reported by UNRWA.
UNRWA runs camps and projects for so-called Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. On its website UNRWA claims "5.1 million refugees" are "covered by our protection mandate," purportedly including about 500,000 in Lebanon.
US suspends $125mn UNRWA payment
While the agency did not provide a comment on the issue of "refugee" numbers in Lebanon, UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness earlier this week told Breitbart Jerusalem his agency's annual budget is based on "actual costs," implying the budget does not rely on the numbers of so-called Palestinian refugees.
"UNRWA's services are delivered to all Palestinian refugees in Lebanon," he stated. "The agency's assessment of refugees' needs is based on actual costs."
Haaretz reported on the census in Lebanon contradicting UNRWA's nearly 500,000 figure:
Around 175,000 Palestinian refugees live in Lebanon, 45 percent of them in 12 refugee camps and 55 percent in 156 population centers throughout the country, according to a census conducted by Lebanon's Central Administration of Statistics in partnership with the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.
The total is much lower than the official figure of 500,000, cited by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
I24 News added the census was "conducted by 1,000 Lebanese and Palestinian employees and was taken over the course of a year."
In his statement earlier this week, UNRWA's Gunness said, "UNRWA looks forward to analyzing the survey results in detail and to discuss their policy implications with the Lebanese authorities, the Palestinian community, donor countries and the broader UN family."
He stressed that the census "does not cover all Palestinian refugees in Lebanon – it covers those in the camps and gatherings." However, the census was reported as a thorough accounting of most Palestinian "refugees" living in Lebanon.
Gunness added: "UNRWA continues to operate facing a large shortfall in its budget. UNRWA urges all donor countries to provide the funding needed in order to maintain and actually strengthen its capacity to assist and protect Palestine refugees in Lebanon."
The U.S. is UNRWA's single largest donor, providing about $300 million annually.
The definition of a Palestinian "refugee" and the actual numbers have long been the subject of debate.
The UN agency defines a Palestinian "refugee" in a manner that is different from all other refugees worldwide. The international body has another agency, the UNHRC, which ministers to the world's refugees other than Palestinians. Only Palestinian "refugees" have a separate agency, UNRWA.
The UNHRC has a concrete definition of what a refugee is: "A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group."
In other words, the UNHRC defines a refugee as someone who was forced to flee his or her home and cannot return for fear of persecution.
UNRWA, however, defines a Palestinian "refugee" entirely differently. A Palestinian "refugee" is any person whose "normal place of residence was Palestine during the period 1 June 1946 to 15 May 1948 and who lost both home and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 conflict." So UNRWA counts as "refugees" any local Arab who lived in Palestine for as little as two years, knowing that scores of Arabs immigrated to the area during those years in search of employment amid talks of creating a future Jewish state.
UNRWA states that "Palestine refugees are persons who fulfill the above definition and descendants of fathers fulfilling the definition." This means that even if original Palestinian "refugees" long ago immigrated to another country and became citizens of that country, they and their descendants are still considered "refugees" according to UNRWA.
The definition flies in the face of what a refugee is supposed to be. It is also in direct contrast to the Convention on Refugees, which dictates that a person who "has acquired a new nationality and enjoys the protection of the country of his new nationality" is exempted from the status of refugee.
UNRWA's definition of a "refugee" doesn't mention UNHCR's "well-founded fear of being persecuted." Indeed, the Palestinians have no fear of being persecuted by Israel and would not be considered a "refugees" under ordinary international criteria.
The actual number of Palestinian "refugees" is in question.
The Jewish Virtual Library notes:
Many Arabs claim that 800,000 to 1,000,000 Palestinians became refugees in 1947-49. The last census was taken in 1945. It found only 756,000 permanent Arab residents in Israel. On November 30, 1947, the date the UN voted for partition, the total was 809,100. A 1949 Government of Israel census counted 160,000 Arabs living in the country after the war. This meant no more than 650,000 Palestinian Arabs could have become refugees. A report by the UN Mediator on Palestine arrived at an even lower figure — 472,000.
The Library states that at the same time that Arabs were left stranded, about the same number of Jews were forced to leave their homes in Arab countries:
The number of Jews fleeing Arab countries for Israel in the years following Israel's independence was roughly equal to the number of Arabs leaving Palestine. Many Jews were allowed to take little more than the shirts on their backs. These refugees had no desire to be repatriated. Little is heard about them because they did not remain refugees for long. Of the 820,000 Jewish refugees, 586,000 were resettled in Israel at great expense and without any offer of compensation from the Arab governments who confiscated their possessions.
There is evidence that scores of Arabs joined the local inhabitants and became "refugees" attended to by UNRWA when the agency began operations in May 1950.
That year, UNRWA's director admitted, "A large group of indigent people totaling over 100,000 … could not be called refugees, but … have lost their means of livelihood because of the war. … The Agency felt their need … even more acute than that of the refugees."
UNRWA's Annual Report of the Director from July 1951-June 1952 acknowledges it was difficult to separate "ordinary nomadic Bedouins and … unemployed or indigent local residents" from genuine refugees, and "it cannot be doubted that in many cases individuals who could not qualify as being bona fide refugees are in fact on the relief rolls."
Aaron Klein is Breitbart's Jerusalem bureau chief and senior investigative reporter. He is a New York Times bestselling author and hosts the popular weekend talk radio program, "Aaron Klein Investigative Radio." Follow him on Twitter @AaronKleinShow. Follow him on Facebook.


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Saturday, 5 January 2013
Llandaff North last night
There were seven moths in my trap this morning: Light Brown Apple Moth (3), Acleris schalleriana (2), Brown House Moth and this Pale Brindled Beauty (new for garden). Considering I've never had more than one moth per night in January in previous years, this is an excellent start to 2013 - let's hope it continues!
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Me and a lesbian played "may the best man win" over a bi chick tonight... I lost, still fun though
Every day I regret the life decisions that led me to bank management and NOT being a coke addicted stripper. Every. Single. Day.
Putting the hydrocodone in Pez dispensers. Do you want Speedy Gonzales or Darth Vader?


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Xiaomi Mi5 and Redmi Note 3 will be available to purchase without registrations from today. Those wishing to make the purchase can do so at Xiaomi India's Official Website. The Mi 5 will be available for a price of Rs. 24,999 whereas the Redmi Note 3 with 16GB of internal storage will cost Rs. 9,999 and the variant with 32GB of internal storage will be available for Rs. 11,999.
The Xiaomi Mi 5 was launched as a premium phone during the MWC 2016 event, with flash sales in India before being made available without registrations. The phone is fashioned with a ceramic body that sports curved edges, comes along with a 5.5" IPS display screen and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset.
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Seventy-one years ago today, after a skirmish on the bridge to Detroit's Belle Isle Park, the city exploded into the worst race riot in the city's history. It was not the nation's sole urban conflict of 1943, but it was the largest and last. It certainly involved white actors and hoodlums, and would leave a legacy of fear and distrust that the white political establishment would cultivate and exploit to stay in power.
What's strange is that, for all the metro Detroiters who know the details of the 1967 "race riot," relatively few are even aware of the 1943 disturbance. Perhaps that's because it casts white Detroiters in ugly roles, acting out an urban lynching right on Woodward Avenue during the height of the battle against fascism. Nazi radio crowed about the bloodshed, attributing it to ""the internal disorganization of a country torn by social injustice, race hatreds, regional disputes, the violence of an irritated proletariat, and the gangsterism of capitalistic police." After an orgy of violence that pit white crowds against hapless black Detroiters, the episode was quickly forgotten. The story certainly doesn't dovetail with the narrative peddled in popular books, such as Tom Brokaw's bestseller, The Greatest Generation. These "good old days" were forgettable — white mobs rampaging up and down Woodward Avenue, beating and stabbing black Detroiters.
The one great obstacle standing in the way of metro Detroit's future remains race hatred. And we won't be able to move beyond it until we can discuss it. And we can never discuss it intelligently until suppressed history, such as that fateful day seven decades ago, is brought to light and examined, as ugly as it is.Metro Times' cover story from 2003 on the 60th anniversary of the 1943 race riot.


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Urban Planner: October 18, 2012
In this Urban Planner: celebrate Toronto's art; a surf-rock band brings its groove to the Horseshoe Tavern; and a conference of technological innovation and ideas kicks off.
ART: Do you enjoy public art? Well, you've got a chance to appreciate it with others, at a panel discussion and party called "Community. Art. Change. Celebrating 20 Years of Artists Engaging Communities." Attendees will mingle with community arts collaborators and learn more about how artists have effected social change in Toronto. Yorkdale Community Arts Centre (3401 Dufferin Street), 2–5 p.m., FREE.
MUSIC: We're halfway through October and it already feels like last January. But never fear: here's a gig that'll remind you of sunnier days. Crushed Out, a Brooklyn-based surf-rock band, is dropping by Toronto to promote their latest LP, Want to Give. Even better, they'll be opening for New York rock-and-roll legends The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen Street West), 9:15 p.m., $21.50 advance, $25 door.
CONFERENCE: Technological geeks of Toronto unite! For the next few days, Digifest will be bringing a wealth of digital innovations and ideas to town. This TED-like conference features speakers from around the globe who will offer their thoughts on "hacks," new media, video games, brainwave technology (!), and much, much more. The event also features workshops, panels, and exhibits. Corus Entertainment (25 Dockside Drive), runs Thursday to Saturday, times and ticket prices vary.
Urban Planner is Torontoist's guide to what's on in Toronto, published every weekday morning, and in a weekend edition Friday afternoons. If you have an event you'd like considered, email all of its details—as well as images, if you've got any—to [email protected].


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I know this is a small town. The bottom line is, I want you to be thrilled with your cleaning. You see, I don't want to see you in the grocery store and have to go hide in the frozen food section because you are mad at me.
I also have 4 great kids and live here on the Eastern Shore
I am really proud of them. My oldest son Tanner is attending Loyola in Baltimore studying accounting. Camden (the curly one) is still in high school and plays a mean guitar. Kazys (named after my Lithuanian grandfather) is a top ranked swimmer and little Emma loves dance.
I am also married to my fantastic and supportive wife, Gina. She rocks!
Now for the corporate mumbo jumbo:
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This may get further treatment, but for now, it is.
I hope you are enjoying your day. I have QUEEN playing and am creating, so it is an excellent day to be alive, even with being alive a challenge.
I have a medication change I am adjusting to with some angst, but, I have meds, which is better than the alternative.
Gratitude List
I am thankful:
1. There is air conditioning.
2. There is food in the house.
3. I know how to read.
4. Writing is an extraordinary grace.
5. I found a piece that facilitated making a much-desired repair.
As a prompt, explore what you might do allowed to correct your worse mistake.
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Robust Monolithic Multiscale Nanoporous Polyimides and Conversion to Isomorphic Carbons
This paper describes a generalizable approach to the synthesis of monolithic multiscale micro/meso/macro-porous polymers with potential use in catalysis, gas separations and gas storage. the model system is based on hyperbranched polyimides synthesized via an unconventional route from dianhydrides and triisocyanates. Simulations reproducing experimental observables (e.g., XRD, skeletal densities) indicate that relatively small hyperbranched oligomers pack into inherently microporous primary nanoparticles. the latter phase-separate, react through their dangling surface functionality and form robust, monolithic, meso/macro-porous networks. Macroporosity is controlled mainly by the concentration of the reactants; mesoporosity by the chemical identity of the monomers that directs the way particles fill space, e.g., as strings of beads versus globular clusters. Microporosity, being an inherent property of the molecular network, survives pyrolysis and is transferred along with meso and macroporosity to multiscale nanoporous carbons. the materials described herewith are classified as polyimide and carbon aerogels.
Recommended Citation
C. Chidambareswarapattar et al., "Robust Monolithic Multiscale Nanoporous Polyimides and Conversion to Isomorphic Carbons," RSC Advances, vol. 3, no. 48, pp. 26459 - 26469, Royal Society of Chemistry, Jan 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1039/c3ra43717e
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Adira Energy Announces Closing of $11.1 Million Prospectus Financing
Aug 09, 2012, 10:10 ET
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - ADIRA ENERGY LTD. (TSXV: ADL) (OTCBB: ADENF) (FRANKFURT: AORLB8). Adira Energy Ltd. ("Adira" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced prospectus offering (the "Offering") of units. Each unit was priced at $0.14 and consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.20 per Common Share until August 9, 2015. The Offering was completed by a syndicate of agents co-led by GMP Securities L.P., Cormark Securities Inc. and Dundee Securities Ltd. and included Clarus Securities Inc. and FirstEnergy Capital Corp. PowerOne Capital Markets Limited acted as a member of the selling group in connection with the Offering.
A total of 79,012,640 units were sold under the Offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $11.1 million. Commissions of up to 6% in broker fees and broker warrants were paid on the Offering. Each broker warrant is exercisable for one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.14 per Common Share until August 9, 2014. A total of 3,353,000 broker warrants were issued. A total of 180,781,093 Common Shares are now issued and outstanding following the closing of the Offering. Approximately 19,031,096 units were subscribed for by insiders of the Company.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used in accordance with the use of proceeds set out in the final prospectus dated July 25, 2012, to advance exploration and development programs on the Gabriella, Yitzhak and Samuel licenses and for general corporate purposes. Listing of the Common Shares is subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval.
Jeffrey E. Walter, Chief Executive Officer stated: "We are pleased to welcome new investors into Adira's already strong investor base. Adira continues to make excellent progress in being able to instil the confidence that it can deliver on the promises that have been made to our shareholders. Over the last several months we have delivered extensions to all of our licenses, extended drilling contract commitment dates, added Board members with significant industry experience, and recently contracted a rig for our core asset "Gabriella". We continue to make excellent progress and remain focused on our program in the Eastern Mediterranean. We confidently believe that Adira's assets and experienced team will be instrumental in enabling oil to be the next headline resource in Israel."
The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities for sale, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus containing detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.
About Adira Energy Ltd.
Adira Energy Ltd. is an oil and gas company which is focused in the eastern Mediterranean. The Company has three petroleum exploration licenses offshore Israel; the Gabriella, Yitzhak and Samuel Licenses. These licenses are located respectively 10 km offshore between Netanya and Ashdod, 9 km offshore between Hadera and Netanya and adjacent to the coast between Ashkelon and Bat-Yam.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's internal projections, estimated or beliefs, concerning, among other things an outlook on the estimated amounts and timing of exploration work and capital expenditures or other expectation, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumption, intentions or statements about future events or performance, which are considered by management to be reasonable at the time made. Actual events or results may differ materially. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results since such results are inherently subject to significant business, economic, corporate, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company and the foregoing stated factors are not exhaustive. The statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Company shareholders and potential investors should carefully consider the information contained in the Company's filing with Canadian securities administrators at www.sedar.com before making investment decisions with regard to the Company.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: Adira Energy Ltd.
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An Oscar-nominee at age 13, and again this year, at 21, for her leading role in Brooklyn, Saoirse Ronan is a busy young talent. But while most of her time is spent on sets, or being effortfully, Irish-ly charming in interviews (and while posing for striking Vanity Fair cover photos), Ronan does presumably, here and there, have some downtime. And what better way for an Irish lass to enjoy a bit of a sit than with a cup of tea, which she shows us how to make in V.F.'s Secret Talent Theatre. Sure, it's not a complicated recipe, but Ronan makes it with a particular native flair. Sláinte!
The Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue, featuring Ronan, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Jane Fonda, and many more stars, is available on newsstands in New York and Los Angeles, and on the iPhone, Kindle, and other devices, on Thursday, February 4, and nationally on Tuesday, February 8.


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How Long Does It Take to Complete an MBA?
Drexel LeBow offers a customizable MBA and specialized master's programs, available in full-time and part-time plan of study options. Learn more about our graduate programs today.
Finding the right time to pursue your MBA degree can often be one of the deciding factors for selecting and applying to a graduate MBA program. Whether you're looking to switch careers or advance in your current career, your MBA can be the perfect catalyst to reach the next level on your professional path.
Most MBA programs are offered on full-time and part-time schedules, with online programs and courses offering further flexibility. While your MBA program will take time, it's important to select the delivery options that work best for your availability and goals.
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Graduate programs can be altered to fit your schedule. Whether you desire to take time off from full-time work to pursue your graduate studies or organize your classes around your work schedule, most MBA programs offer a variety of delivery and plan of study options to help you complete your program when and how it works best for you.
Working and Earning a Part-Time MBA
The part-time MBA option is ideal for working professionals looking to complete their graduate studies outside of work hours. With evening, online and residency course options, students are able to pursue their degree without interfering with their daily work schedule.
Typically taking two courses per term, part-time MBA programs can typically be completed over the course of two years. Many programs offer the flexibility for students to take courses as they can, which can extend the time of completion up to six years in some cases.
Working with an advisor to decipher which delivery option is right for you is the best way to gauge how long it will take you to complete your part-time MBA program.
Full-Time MBA Time Commitment and Program Requirements
The full-time MBA provides an immersive experience where students can solely focus on completing their degree, often in a cohort setting. Completing your MBA full-time allows for internship and professional development opportunities that may not be possible while working full-time or completing part-time study.
Full-time MBA programs often call for four or five courses per term or semester with most programs ending within 18 months. Full-time MBA plan of study can be altered to suit your schedule by selecting online courses.
Finding Time for an Online MBA in Your Schedule
An online MBA offers all the flexibility and perks of a part-time MBA without the travel time. Online MBAs can be a great option for professionals who are looking to pursue their MBA without committing to a set schedule.
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Labour Economics and Social Policy:
Income Distribution
Projects completed in 2016
- What has been happening to UK income inequality since the mid-1990s? Answers from reconciled and combined household survey and tax return data
Projects completed in 2015
- Decomposing inequality changes: Allowing for leisure in the evaluation of tax and transfer policy effects
- Explaining the equalising effect of panel-income changes
Projects completed in 2014
- Understanding changes in the distribution and redistribution of income: A unifying decomposition framework
- Recent trends in income redistribution in Australia: Can changes in the tax–benefit system account for the decline in redistribution?
Projects completed in 2010
Projects completed in 2009
- Wage transitions of apprentices
- The factors that influence wage progression
- The effects of the tax and social security system on labour supply and social welfare
- Combining income support and earnings
Projects completed in 2008
Projects completed in 2007
Projects completed in 2005
- The dynamics and persistence of income poverty in Australia
- Cohort and distributional analysis of wealthy Australians
- Financial stress, wealth, poverty and indebtedness
Projects completed in 2004
- Melbourne Institute Report on the 2004 Federal Budget
- The structure and distribution of household wealth
- Behavioural microsimulation modelling with the Melbourne Institute Tax and Transfer Simulator (MITTS): Uses and extensions
- Bracket creep, effective marginal tax rates and alternative tax packages
- Incentives of the current system for single and married mothers
- Money and subjective well-being (Working Paper 03/2004, Working Paper 15/2004)
Projects completed in 2003
- A policy simulation of aspects of the tax system using the Melbourne Institute Tax and Transfer Simulator
- Effects of the Working Nation social security reforms: A policy simulation using MITTS (Working Paper)
- Effects of family composition and worklessness on the distribution of income and expenditure (Working Paper 19/2003)
- Income poverty in Australia
Projects completed in 2002
- A policy simulation of aspects of the tax system using MITTS: Interim project (Working Paper 08/2002, Working Paper 24/2002, Working Paper 25/2002, Working Paper 26/2002)
- The polarisation of work and poverty across Australian households: An empirical study (Working Paper 09/2002)
- International comparison of trends in the polarisation of employment
- Understanding and improving data quality relating to low income households


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The Cauldron
Mix your own magical cocktails at this quirky Dalston bar.
Create your own mysterious potions at fantasy-themed cocktail-making experience The Cauldron, Dalston.
Step into an enchanted forest clearing where you'll be given a robe and magic wand. Using the interactive magic wand and molecular mixology, cook up some special potions during the one hour and 45 minute class.
Your ticket includes a helping of mead, two molecular cocktails and the interactive experience.
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Wednesday to Sunday: 11am to 11:30pm
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UN Adopts Pro-Life Declaration Against Human Cloning
In a monumental victory for the pro-life movement, the UN todayadopted a declaration condemning human cloning. The UN called on Member States to adopt urgent legislation outlawing all cloning practices "as they are incompatible with human dignity and the protection of human life."
"This is a powerful message to the world that this morallyquestionable procedure is outside the bounds of acceptableexperimentation," said Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute, one of the main NGOs involved in the negotiation. "By adopting this declaration, the international community is united in condemning all human cloning as exploitative and unethical. This should encourage similar bans in legislatures around the world including in the US Senate," said Ruse. The declaration also marks the end of three years of UN deadlock over human cloning.
Countries were divided mainly over whether to protect "human life" or the "human being." Costa Rica, Uganda, the United States and others who sought to ban all forms of human cloning, supported "human life."
Countries including Belgium, Singapore and the United Kingdom, who wanted to ban only cloning that would result in born human beings, insisted on protecting the "human being," which according to some international legal documents would protect only those already born.
The declaration also calls on countries to "prevent the exploitation of women." Cloning requires harvesting eggs from women, and delegates from developing countries feared their women being turned into inexpensive "egg farms." The declaration calls on wealthier nations to direct attention and funding to pressing medical issues such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It also condemns all applications of any genetic engineering techniques that threaten human dignity.
The declaration sets an international ethical standard that sends a clear signal to countries that encourage human cloning. For instance, in the United Kingdom, two "licenses" for research cloning have been issued.
The first is currently subject to a legal challenge on the basis that the cloning "license" is unlawful and unnecessary. It is due to be heard in the High Court shortly. Cloning opponents in the United Kingdom welcomed the UN's resolution and look forward to Member States fulfilling their international obligations.


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About Me
I am a Southern N.H. based photographer who specializes in creative portrait and head-shot photography. Like many others I originally started shooting landscapes. Yes, I was that guy that would wake up at 4am in the morning just to catch that first glimmer of sunrise or out in some pasture shooting fireflies at midnight. After doing this for some time, and not getting enough beauty rest, I was finally coaxed into doing portrait work for a special project. I've never looked back. While others tend to enjoy the solitude of landscape photography and the fact that the landscapes can't talk back I've found I very much enjoy working with subjects that will converse and share themselves with me. I pride myself with the ability to get subjects to relax and have fun during a shoot. While traditional shots will always have a place in the world of portraiture I'm much more about catching those subtle, impromptu moments that really capture a person's soul.
I tend to subscribe the the old Spinal Tap adage: "Have a good time - all the time" (Viv Savage). I hope you enjoy my photos and thanks for visiting!
Investment (Layman's term-"How much?")
My pricing is based on providing a quality session experience and an exceptional end product. My commitment is to capture the emotion of a unique moment in time and to work with my clients to select a set of prints that meets their individualized needs.
We provide the option to book professional studio space. There is an additional booking fee of $250 to provide this service and two week lead time is required.
We also offer full print services
Head-shot (Individual Professional)
60 minute session
Two style changes.
A minimum of 8 proofs uploaded to private gallery for review.
Retouching of 2 selected images and available in both color and B&W.
Final images uploaded to a print enabled gallery and made available for download.
Additional proof retouching $35
**We also quote based on quantity and company needs. Don't hesitate to reach out to use to discuss your headshot project requirements.
Individual Portrait (2 or 4 legged)
$350 session fee my location or yours (within a 10 mile radius)
60-90 minute session
2-3 style changes
Proofs uploaded to private gallery
Retouching of five selected proofs
Final high resolution images uploaded to a private gallery for print
$375.00 session fee your location or mine (within a 10 mile radius)
90 minute session
Proofs uploaded to private gallery
Retouching of five selected proofs
Final high resolution images uploaded to a private gallery
for print
*If you are interested in having us photograph multiple families
there is an additional cost of $150 per family.
Base package starts at $400.00 (2 hrs)
$150 per hour after 2 hours.
Digital images/prints provided via online gallery.
Travel additional based on shoot location (greater than 20 miles).
* Additional retouching of any images $45.00
Want to do something different? I love concept work and would love nothing more than to work with you on something that's a bit out of the norm. If you are indeed one of those folk please contact me and let's get creative!


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This year was the first year ever in which I bought some products from the valentines collection from Lush. It's the first year I'm actually actively looking at their limited edition collections and so far I'm definitely loving it. Normally I am more of a bubble bar kinda gal, but somehow this Aubergine Bath Bomb from the valentines collection did really catch my attention. It has the 29 High Street scent (which is supposed to smell like a Lush store) and it looks like the aubergine emoji. What's not to love?! Anyway, I bought it, I tried it and today I'm going to review it for you guys. So, if you're interested in reading about my experience with this funky looking bath bomb, make sure you continue reading this post!The Lush Bath Bombs are all naked, which means that they don't come with any packaging. I think that's such a good things, since it's so not necessary to put a product like this in any kind of packaging. However, when you buy it in store they do put a little bag around it. That's great because otherwise it might break in your bag or leave a lot of traces in your bag. But when you order it only it does arrive completely naked, without any packaging at all. For storing I do like to put it in a little bag, but I do reuse them after finishing the products inside so that's okay to me.
Okay enough now about the nakedness of this product. I don't think that's something new to anybody but okay. Okay, the Aubergine Bath Bomb looks like the famous Aubergine emoji. I think anyone knows what this resembles when used on social media. Well, that's why it's in the valentines collection. And I like that. I like how they combined a social media thing with an actual product. That's pretty cool.
The bath bomb is made with purple and green powder. At least, that's what you see on the outside. Lot's of bath bombs actually have a colourful surprise hidden on the inside, which you can only see when you're actually using the product in your tub (or when you cut the bomb into halfs).
Lush Aubergine Bath Bomb – €4,95
On the Lush website they tell us the following about this Aubergine Bath Bomb:
Because sometimes words just aren't enough. After swiping right, the easiest way to
express our feelings is with the power of an emoji. When you need something that really hits the spot, pop this bath bomb into the water and enjoy a steamy soak with uplifting bergamot, fruity ho wood and saucy litsea cubeba. This tongue in cheek product shoots green and blue foam from both ends so you can give someone the gift of a fast fizzing tip this Valentine's Day. "
Doesn't that sound fun?! A fizzing tip with blue and green foam? That sounds very, very interesting. In terms of scent they tell us it has bergamot, ho wood and litsea cubeba in it. And this should make this bath bomb smell like an actual Lush store. Well, if you've ever been to a Lush store, you know that this is an amazing scent. However, when I first went into a Lush store to give this bath bomb a sniff, I didn't like it so much. But now that I have it at home and can smell it without breathing in all kinds of other things I have come to the conclusion that I really like the way this smells. I really, really do.
Okay, well, I popped the fizzing tip in the bath and it was absolutely incredible. Those of you who know me know that I'm normally not big on bath bombs, but this particular one completely won me over. First of all because of the scent. This actually literally smells like a Lush store. That's just amazing, no discussion possible. It's the best scent Lush has ever created and it would definitely be one of the top reasons for me to decide and get a million more of these Aubergine bath bombs.
Second of all I loved the way the bath bomb looked in my bath. I have to admit that I didn't use the whole thing at once because that's just too overwhelming for me. So if you want visuals of what that looks like, definitely check out the lovely Lush-blog from Evelien <3. But even if you use it just partly, it looks incredible. My bath water turned purple and had a lot of dimension to it. Because this bath bomb isn't just purple, it also starts spreading blue colour after a couple of seconds.
In addition to that there was also some glitter involved. Now I have to admit that I try to use as little glitter as possible because my mom hates it so much in her bath. But it was mesmerising. I mean it looked absolutely stunning. Like I was in a galaxy full of glitters. I couldn't stop staring at the bath water.
All in all this Aubergine Bath Bomb from the Valentines collection from Lush completely stole my heart. The scent is literally the best thing I have ever smelled in my entire life and 100% a reason to buy 10 more of these if I still get the chance to do so. I also love how spectacular it looks in my bath. The colour and even the glitter really mesmerised me. I'm obsessed with this little guy. If you still find yourself in a position where you can buy one of them, don't do so and leave them for me. Just kidding, go get yourself one tiger, you won't regret it!
With that being said it's time to end today's post. Thank you so much for reading today's review and be sure to let me know which products from the Lush Valentines Day collection you like the most!


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¡Adios! Women's Premium Tee
$ 35.00
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Sometimes you go with the flow, other times you gotta say Adios! Embroidered graphic and Marrow script label adds a wonderful texture to this beautiful yellow and white striped tee.
Regular fit, Crew neck, Light weight, 4.4 oz/yd2, 34-singles
100% combed cotton.
Neck ribbing, side seamed, shoulder to shoulder tape, double needle hems, preshrunk to minimize shrinkage.


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Ideas Making your home a sacking
This material will blend well with other fabrics, it is advisable to choose the colors and bright prints. Is more suitable for rural life, and it looks like the village attribute which usually store products, but this is not the case. To create a masterpiece out of burlap to try hard. This material will blend well with other fabrics, it is advisable to choose the colors and bright prints.
Burlap can decorate fixtures and lamps, a lamp or floor lamp can be simply pasted or different types of burlap. You can also do bulk lamp, for instance, to make a burlap rosette and attach them to the chandelier lamp and turn the volume on the interior.
Thanks to the sacking can create an environmental and natural interior, you can add a beautiful lace and beads. Can be made from fabric cushions, this is the most simple accessory, it is enough to add to them a couple of cute accessories from other tissue. These pillows would look well in a rustic interior, as this material will bring ethnic style.
Also possible make beautiful curtains with frills or ruffles, curtains can be full length or very short, they will look good in the kitchen, or in the rustic porch.
Furniture made of burlap can also look very nice and interesting, you can just sheathe furniture burlap, or make a case for furniture that can be transferred. This furniture will look good in a modern interior and in the village.
The bedroom can also hold items with burlap – it can be and pillows and a large canopy, which looks very warm in the interior, the mattress can also be made of burlap, a mattress is a very eco-friendly and also make toys out of burlap, which will grace any child's room.
Burlap can make accessories, such as a vase for fruits, just use glue and promises that resembles a plate.


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Dr. Olga Mayans is a leading scientist in the structural biology of myofibrillar proteins. Her group is located at the newly established Centre for Structural Biology at the Institute of Integrative Biology (IIB) of UoLiverpool where she has state-of-the-art facilities for protein production and related technical platforms –relevant to this project are: proteomics (with MALDI-TOF and Q-STAR mass spectrometers), electron microscopy, micro-ITC and protein biophysics, a high-end X-ray diffraction system (namely, a Rigaku FRE+ Superbright X-ray source with split-beam serving X-ray crystallography and SAXS applications), EPR and NMR (including 800 MHz and 600 MHz solution-state spectrometers equipped with cryogenic probeheads, and a 400 MHz solid-state spectrometer). Dr. Mayans contributes to SarcoSi her expertise to unravel the structural basis of titin filament functions at atomic resolution.


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Rumors have swirled for months that Gleb Savchenko was unfaithful to his soon-to-be ex-wife Elena Samodanova. In a surprise twist, the Dancing With the Stars choreographer is accusing Elena of cheating.
Apparently, Gleb and Elena have been living apart for three full months before their split announcement.
DWTS Star Gleb Savchenko's Marriage Ending Because Of Infidelity — Chrishell Stause Clears Affair Rumors Up »
He claims to have witnessed some suspicious behavior from his wife at the time.
'We lived in a house before that. We moved out because we decided to separate. I moved out right before this season. But before that, when I was on tour and before COVID-19 started at the beginning of March, it was already a different, very weird vibe. I saw her on cameras around the house. She would pull out, park her car in front of the house, completely change, put on heels and leave. She would tell me that she would go to the studio to work, and then show up at [the house] at 4 a.m. completely drunk, and wake up my daughter from trying to open the door.'
Gleb Savchenko Defends Chrishell Stause After She Is Slammed As His Mistress That Lead To Divorce »
He went on to accuse her of being unfaithful with Vlad.
'It got to the point where she constantly lied to me, so when I came back from tour I was like, 'Elena, like, what's going on?' I had a feeling that something was going on with Vlad, because there was another situation with Dancing With the Stars Russia. When they approached me to be a pro, she said, 'Because you're on tour and you can't make the first two weeks, I'll ask Vlad to go there. I'll go with him and he'll step in for you, prep, then you start the show.'
Gleb Savchenko and Chrishell Stause Vacation With Their Significant Others As Gleb's Estranged Wife Slams Him »
Vlad Kvartin just so happens to be a Dancing With the Stars alum that Elena was recently spotted on vacation in Cabo with.
This is ironic considering that Gleb was also in Mexico with his new flame and Chrishell Stause who has been rumored to have had an affair with Gleb which both deny.


text: Subscribe to our newsletter By subscribing, you agree with Revue's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and understand that CookUp will receive your email address. Oct 9, 2020 The many varieties of Ramen 🇯🇵 This week we'll dive into Japanese Ramen (literally: "pulled noodles"). A few hundred years before in The many varieties of Ramen 🇯🇵 By CookUp • Issue #17 • View online This week we'll dive into Japanese Ramen (literally: "pulled noodles"). A few hundred years before instant ramen appeared on the scene (invented in 1958), ramen rose to fame in Asia as a go-to dish for blue collar workers. While most people typically think of ramen as Japanese in origin, this slurpable dish actually traces its roots back to China.A typical ramen noodle soup consists of Chinese wheat noodles served in a broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork, nori (dried seaweed), menma (bamboo shoots), and scallions. Let's get to it and cook up some delicious ramen of your own. (Do you know anyone that would also like this newsletter? Please forward this email or share the web version. Did somebody send it to you? You can subscribe right here, it's free.) Photo by Cody Chan Ramen: A gourmet meal for college students and others oppressed by debt. Very traditional Shoyu Ramen Bringing ramen home takes a trip to an Asian market, three days of work, and your largest pot, but this low-stress (really!) labor of love might be the best soup you'll ever make. www.bonappetit.com • Share Tonkotsu Ramen Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen can take 3 or 4 days to make, although most of that is just watching a pot boil. It is actually easier than it looks, although the first time you try to do it it will probably exhaust you completely. adamliaw.com • Share In for more?Adam Liaw made a series on how to make ramen at home. Be warned, it's not a short process but he shows the theory behind ramen so that you can produce your own, authentic and unique ramen. Check out his Ramen School. Something a little easier Easy Tantanmen Ramen This spicy and creamy homemade ramen doesn't take hours tom make. Enjoy Marion's version of Tantanmen ramen. www.marionskitchen.com • Share Charred Chicken Ramen By no means a traditional ramen but close enough and if anything, a chicken noodle soup to soothe the soul. donalskehan.com • Share A vegan option Vegan Peanut Satay Ramen An easy vegan ramen with the lovely flavor of peanut satay broth. www.youtube.com • Share Next week Next week we'll dive into an American breakfast favorite: pancakes. Stay tuned and happy cooking! Did you enjoy this issue? By CookUp Every week we'll dive into one popular international dish with curated videos and recipes from the best cooks. Subscribe today for your weekend cooking inspiration. Let's cook up something delicious! Tweet Share In order to unsubscribe, click here. If you were forwarded this newsletter and you like it, you can subscribe here. Powered by Revue Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Subscribe to our newsletter By subscribing, you agree with Revue's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and understand that CookUp will receive your email address.


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It's interesting that the editorial boards for the Washington Post, Boston Globe and Chicago Tribune are not siding with the Democratic Party on holding fast on a Senate filibuster on the confirmation of Trump Supreme Court nominee Donald Trump.
Instead, they are urging the Democrats to not filibuster over Gorsuch and to save political ammunition for other issues, such as legislation and policy, not a Supreme Court appointment.
The Washington Post said:
"Anger about the majority leader's cynical power play may be clouding Democrats' judgment, even about their own tactical interests. They have tried to paint Mr. Gorsuch as unacceptably radical, despite the fact that former Obama administration officials, the American Bar Association and many others have deemed him well-qualified to serve."
The Boston Globe added:
"Democrats would be fully justified in voting against Gorsuch's confirmation. But a pointless filibuster, however pleasing to partisans, would only continue the politicization of the courts."
The Chicago Tribune agreed, blaming Harry Reid, the former U.S. Senator from Nevada:
"This sorry confrontation over Gorsuch has direct roots in a 2013 action by Senate Democrats. Then-Majority Leader Harry Reid deployed the nuclear option to crush Republican dissent over some presidential nominations. President Barack Obama endorsed Reid's move, blaming Republican obstructionism that "just isn't normal." Funny how hyper-partisanship is starting to look more normal every day."


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[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/images/07/16/art.reid.0709p.gi.jpg caption ="Charlotte McCourt once worked for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, according to her sister."](CNN) - The family-written obituary for Charlotte McCourt outlined her birth in Utah, her 40 year residency in Nevada, her five children, 20 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren and her blissful 67-year marriage to her husband; before moving on to her absolute disdain for the work of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
According to Sherry d'Hulst, who co-authored the obit with her sister, the 84-year-old was politically active and at one point helped Reid get elected.
"Mom was a campaign manager from what I understand," d'Hulst told CNN. "She was an organizer, she worked grassroot campaigns for several political figures in Nevada."
McCourt, a lifelong Democrat, became frustrated with the direction of the party "a few years ago," according to d'Hulst.
"Let the record show Charlotte was displeased with his work," the obit concluded. "Please, in lieu of flowers, vote for another more worthy candidate."
The obituary was published Tuesday in the Las Vegas Review-Journal and a follow-up piece was published Thursday.
Reid campaign spokesman Jon Summers told CNN, "Sen. Reid's thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."
Reid, a four-term senator, is locked in a tight battle for re-election against Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle.


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Loanpal Rockets to Second-Largest Solar Loan Provider in the US
Rooftop solar enjoys strong public support across the United States. So why aren't solar panels blanketing communities across the country? The reason there aren't millions more homes with rooftop solar isn't due to a lack of demand; it's because a lot of American homes aren't solar-ready, according to Hayes Barnard, CEO of Loanpal, which recently became the fastest-growing solar lender in America.
Getting solar-ready may require installing a new roof or upgrading the home's electrical panel. And these things are not cheap, with a price tag anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. That's typically a deal-breaker for a customer trying to go solar for zero money down. Roughly 2 percent of homes in the United States have gone solar, and people don't really understand why that number isn't higher, said Barnard, who previously served as chief revenue officer at SolarCity. "They just assume it's demand, and that the customers don't call. But that's not the case."
The idea behind Loanpal was to find a way to finance home upgrades for prospective solar customers. For that reason, Loanpal is focused specifically on the financial piece of the solar purchase and does not actually build any rooftop solar systems. The company's secret sauce is its proprietary fintech platform that serves as connective tissue between banks, clean energy system installers and homeowners.
For homeowners, Loanpal offers zero-down financing and virtually instant loan approvals for solar, batteries and other home upgrades, like a "Square or PayPal" for clean energy purchases, said Barnard. For installers, the benefit is Loanpal's technology directly integrates into their point of sale and operational systems, creating a seamless sales and back-office experience. Banks, meanwhile, benefit from an efficient way to deploy capital without the traditional costs associated with a consumer-lending platform.
Loanpal has announced that it is now responsible for financing 21 percent of all new residential solar loans in the U.S., after just 15 months in the market.
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Winter may be the slow season for Moab, but Whispering Oaks' cabins provide amazing views, and perfect access to some of the most popular snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow mobile trails in the area.
And after a fun day of playing outside, you can come back and cozy up with all of the great amenities our Moab cabins have to offer!
- Breath-taking views of the La Sal peaks & canyons
- Private Hot Tub
- Fireplace
- Coffee pot, tea kettle, and plenty of mugs for warm drinks
- Cozy seating indoors & outdoors
- High-Speed Wireless Internet & Satellite Television
The Roads
The La Sal Loop Road is maintained and plowed through the winter. In addition to having this main route plowed, we maintain all of our roads and driveways, ensuring easy access to each of our seven cabins. Even with the roads plowed, we always recommend 4-wheel drive in the winter, and a safety kit in your vehicle. Please see our Map & Directions for more information about our location and driving directions. In the winter we recommend using the Quickest Route from Moab to Whispering Oaks Ranch.
Winter Rates
Our special rates for the winter season begin in mid-November and run through February. Visiting us in the off-season allows you to enjoy our beautiful cabins at 30-40% off the regular pricing.
If you are the type that likes avoiding the crowds, then winter is an excellent time to visit Arches and Canyonlands. Many of the popular hiking trails are accessible year-round. If you're looking for some great snow activities with awesome views, check out the Geyser Pass area (only 7 miles from the cabins) for popular sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow mobile trails. Visit Discover Moab for more information and a map of this area. No matter where you go…the mountains or the National parks, there's always so much to explore!