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shadedmaryy on 6/19/2014 8:44:00 PM more reviews by shadedmaryy
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
I love Sensuous Nude. It smells sweet on a warm day and sandlewoody on a cool day and I've got no idea how it can change according to the weather?
Its suitable for anywhere, anytime, all ages and any seasons.
Smells smooth, is mood lifting, comforting and very accepted by others who happen to catch a whiff while you're in close proximity.
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*TOP REVIEWER* HottSauce on 4/17/2014 10:30:00 AM more reviews by HottSauce
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Tan, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
I keep coming back to this fragrance. Its perfect for the summer and its also great all year long, day or night. the first notes that hit you are soft warm woods and a spritz of citrus. Then its all floral from there, mostly rose and white flowers. I also can smell powder notes. The coconut notes, to my nose, are quite faint. This is a categorized as a warm/summer/beach perfume, but it's not an in-your-face beach/summer perfume. It is like, you can see or smell the the coast/beach, but it's far away; a touch of the beach or a memory. I dont like the staying power, it lacks for an EDP. Layered with lotion will give you some more time. It is also not your cheapest perfume.The largest size was If I can recall, $112USD in Frankfurt airport. I dont like the cap of this either it's hard to come off; Every time I want to open it I think I will rip the nozzle off as well. This is my favorite from the Sensuous perfumes. Beautiful, soft, warm, and touch of sand&sun.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Ferrishyn on 3/6/2014 11:10:00 PM more reviews by Ferrishyn
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I love this fragrance so much and I had no idea I would even like it. It's got a different feel to it than most deep fragrances from the brand. It's very tropical but its sensual at the same time. It's one of those unique fragrances that I have not smelled before.
It comes off on me in coconut, vanilla, sandalwood, gardenia, and a slight bergamont scent. I smell a tinge of honey. It's so nice and does give me the impression of something beachy but not. Like a subtle sexy beach, a nude beach! HA! Anyway, I love this fragrance and like it more than the original.
Top notes: Bergamont, mandarin orange, pepper, and pink pepper.
Middle Notes: Musk, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Coconut, and White honey
Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Blonde Woods, and Heliotrope.
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McSwimmer on 2/1/2014 8:59:00 PM more reviews by McSwimmer
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
A lovely fragrance. However, am I the only one who thinks that when the powdery part kicks in that it smells like a baby wipe? I'm almost afraid to wear this because I don't want to smell like a baby's clean bottom.
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*TOP REVIEWER* tessture on 2/1/2014 6:17:00 PM more reviews by tessture
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Fine Eyes: Brown
Slightly soapy, clean floral musk. Actually really lovely.
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*TOP REVIEWER* SorceressOfTheDark on 12/22/2013 6:11:00 AM more reviews by SorceressOfTheDark
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
Yes, yes and more yes. Ahhhh….absolutely delicious. Heaven, pure heaven. The next morning a hint of this perfume still remains. How fabulous is that?
The initial blast of honeyed milk served in a coconut shell with spices on top is extreme and brings its' wearer to heights of delicious anticipation. Images of sitting in a tropical palm-covered hut-I can hear seagulls screeching overhead and the sun is delectably warm. The sea is crashing behind me, the sky is blue overhead with minimal clouds on the horizon. And the barkeep? Let's just say that's my fantasy…and Sensuous Nude takes you there.
This perfume delivers a sweet musk brilliantly tempered by amber sitting in a coconut shell. If golden bronze had a color, this would be it. Lauder chose the color for the bottle correctly. Close your eyes when you spray, because that's what you see.
It can be minus 6 degrees outside with gusty winds, snow blowing around the corners of the house when I spray this perfume and my mind will still create images of that beautiful beach. It still takes me there to blue skies, warm sands under my toes and the ocean waves not far away. It's that delicious.
A nuance of top peppery notes add just the right amount of spiciness to this brew without overloading it. Bergamot adds the freshness, zing and pop in the initial blast that gives Sensuous Nude its exciting wow factor in the beginning that calms down with the honeyed milk. The sandalwood comes across more as a dried hay or dried palms, similar to the tops of little beach huts.
This perfume radiates very well and lasts for hours upon hours.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Pink Pepper.
Middle Notes: Musk, Jasmine, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Coconut, Honey.
Base Notes: Amber, Vanille, Woodsy Notes, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk.
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KarmaEls on 11/30/2013 8:21:00 PM more reviews by KarmaEls
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I have to say, over everything that I smelled, this is the weirdest smell. Not like what people described, coconut, sexy or sth. I honestly think it smell like alcohol. And fades away really quick, like 10 mins, I think. I'm happy because it's just a sample I received from the store. Not gonna buy it
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bigtexhair on 11/23/2013 12:12:00 PM more reviews by bigtexhair
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
After using up 2 travel sizes of this, I decided it was time for a larger bottle. The holiday kit is a good value with lotion and a travel size thrown in the bargain. Smells great for everyday, woodsy, musky, and a little sweet coconut and honey. The lotion -- "body veil" smells great and gives longevity a little boost. You could use the lotion w/o the EDP if you wanted. This would be good all year long. Sort of tropical for summer with coconut and woodsy for winter.
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etain_anders on 11/12/2013 7:03:00 PM more reviews by etain_anders
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I tried this on in Dillards, and ended up buying the roller ball version (edp). I really like this, even though it does disappear fast (I have to reapply every 3-4 hours). It's a subtly sexy fragrance, definitely more warm weather than cold. On me, I can really smell the coconut, sandalwood and honey (and I'm not good at picking out notes). I don't regret purchasing at all, but I'm not in a hurry to get a larger size.
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horatia on 6/22/2013 2:29:00 PM more reviews by horatia
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Tan Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Very nice perfume that disappears in about five minutes on me. It really is a very subtle, polished, clean smelling perfume with no floral/spicy/musky notes of a typical perfume. But it is so subtle that it fades into nothingness very fast on me even if it pack it on. This was a generous sample and I wont be purchasing the full size.
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|Jun 8, 2014
|Provo Ut US
|Love it and recommend it! Perfect for sourdough feeds.
|The Best (4/5)
|May 27, 2014
|Maeve Robertson
|Tucson AZ US
|I love this tool. It's great for my weekly feeding of the sourdough starter. Cleans up easily. Simple and straightforward. Very sturdy.
|I am now totally addicted! (5/5)
|Mar 25, 2014
|Thomas Anderson
|Escanaba Mi US
|The Danish Dough Whisk is the best baking tool since sliced bread! The day after I got it I put together croissants' white bread, giant blueberry muffins and Kaiser rolls. I can't believe how quickly the doughs and batters pull together without over mixing. My kitchen aid mixer will be collecting dust now. My muffins pulled together like magic and turned out twice as good as those store bought ones. Seems to allow me to use less flour too that I think makes my baked goods lighter and last longer in freshness. Today is more bread and giant cinnamon rolls. And the cost is half of eBay's. Thanks!
|Excellent!!! (5/5)
|Feb 14, 2014
|Herb Klug
|Palm Coast Fl US
|Got it yesterday, made dough with it today! This is an excellent tool for mixing dough. It is so much superior to trying to use a spoon. It mixes the liquid and dry ingredients with ease, and when everything congeals into dough, the whisk moves it and works it and shapes it with almost no sticking. And, like Eric said, clean-up with cold water is a snap. I'm just thrilled with it.
|Lovely Dough Whisk! (5/5)
|Dec 13, 2013
|Patti Johnson
|Lawrence KS US
This is a wonderful dough whisk. So glad I got this bigger one, too! (Got the smaller one a few months ago from Amazon.com...)
Makes hand mixing my bread dough SO MUCH EASIER! Lurve it!
|The right tool for the job! (5/5)
|Nov 3, 2013
|Richard Decker
|Rockaway Ne US
|I got my whisk a few weeks ago (decided on the large size, glad I did) . I use pre-ferments on my whole grain flour that I mill and have always used a wooden spoon for the task........ not anymore! Better leverage, better overall operation and easier cleaning. Any job goes much better when you use the right tool and for hand dough mixing, this is the right tool and a great value!
|Perfect tool! (5/5)
|Jun 13, 2013
|Sandra White
|New York Ne US
My bread dough pulled together beautifully with this whisk- much more effective and efficient than the long-handled wooden spoon I've been using for a few years. I bake professionally, and this tool cuts time and effort down considerably. It's also fun to use- feels good in the hand, it's sturdy, and the dough moves through it in an interesting way.
Shipping was completely efficient, and I really appreciated a hand-written note on my packing list, made me feel welcome. Thank you!
|Great! (5/5)
|Feb 3, 2013
|na na US
|Great deal, great whisk! Makes things so much easier. Quick shipping and great service also, thank you!
|Wonderful Dough Whisk (5/5)
|Nov 29, 2012
|Danielle Bussone
|Abingdon VA US
|This is the one thing I never knew I couldn't live without. I bought the larger Danish Dough Whisk and then had to have the smaller one as well. It is so versatile. It is great also for mixing any heavy batter. I use it for my double dark chocolate biscotti recipe and any recipe calling for something more open and heavier than a typical whisk. Nothing else works better.
|Dough whisk (5/5)
|Oct 7, 2012
|Albuquerque Ne US
I love my Danish dough whisk. It is so much less expensive than a kitchen aide mixer.
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From environmentalists to business leaders and employee groups, it seems as though every influential group in the area is lining up behind Mayor Jeff Cooper's re-election bid.
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CCUSD, City of Culver City, Culver City Chamber of Commerce and Community Leaders Sign Compact to Ensure Student Success
Working with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and other key stakeholders throughout the local business and education community, the Culver City Unified School District has developed the Culver City Compact – a signed document that outlines the community's commitment and vision for a…Continue
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Mayor Jeff Cooper, seeking re-election to the Culver City Council on the April 8 ballot, thanked supporters and contributors to his campaign at his major fundraising event, held Saturday, February 22 at the spectacular Pterodactyl Building in the Hayden Tract.
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Cooper Komatsu stood tall and confidently spelled the word A-P-P-R-E-H-E-N-S-I-O-N to take home the Ninth Annual Culver City Unified School District Spelling Bee title on February 3 at Linwood E. Howe Elementary School. The six-grader from Culver City Middle School finished atop 23 other spellers –…Continue


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Founded in 1856, Cousino-Macul is Chiles oldest wineries still in family hands, run by the sixth-generation descendents of Matias Cousino. Come February 3, South Miamis Deli Lane will offer a food-wine pairing with Cousino-Maculs wines for the princely sum of $14.95 in advance, $16.95 at the door. Unless you grab a bottle of Maddog and a Big Mac, food-wine pairings dont come any cheaper than that.
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Bringing Galileo and NASA into the Classroom
A Hands-on Astronomy Workshop for Teachers
in Grades 3 – 9
A NASA Galileo Educator Network workshop presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Dates: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:30 – 8:00 pm; and Thursday, March 8, 2012, 4:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: RAFT (Resource Area for Teachers), 1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA
Become a Galileo Educator through this 15-hour professional development opportunity for teachers. This workshop emphasizes inquiry‐based strategies and the nature and practice of science. Follow‐up sessions expand learning through active participation and networking with other educators.
Workshop participants will explore:
- Classroom tested, standards-based, hands-on astronomy activities (on such topics as the phases of the Moon, the planets, the scale of the solar system, etc.)
- Galileo‐themed science inquiry and space science content with NASA resources
- The development of student reasoning and how to help students think like scientists
- How telescopes work and how they changed our perception of the universe
- Adapting resources and activities to include more reflection on the nature and practice of science
No background in astronomy is required; both new and veteran teachers will learn new ideas and techniques from the workshop.
Cost:$30 for RAFT members; $45 for nonmembers; 1.5 CEU available for $90 participants will receive a Galileoscope telescope kit (retail $49.95) and the astronomy teaching resource guide The Universe at Your Fingertips 2.0 (retail $29.95); lunch on Jan. 21 is provided
To Register: Visit the RAFT webpage or, for more information, send an email to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Special Note: This is a three-part workshop; to participate you must attend all three sessions.
Founded in 1889, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is the largest and most active astronomy education organization in the U.S., devoted to improving scientific literacy through astronomy.


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Priyanka Chopra Biography
Source:- Google.com.pk
Narmada Ahuja
Born 16 July 1989 (age 23)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Hindu
Other names Narmmada
Occupation Model, Actress
Years active 2012-present
Partner(s) Tiger Shroff
Parents Govind Arun Ahuja , Sunita Ahuja
Narmada Ahuja,also known as Narmadaa (born 16/07/1989) is the daughter of popular actor Govinda . She is an upcoming actress in Bollywood Film Industry... She is an upcoming actress in Bollywood Film Industry..
Narmada Ahuja ( born 16 July 1989),briefly known as Narmadaa is an indian actress and a model . Govinda's elder child Narmada is very choosy and contemplative in her career moves. She will make 10 short films before making her eagerly awaited debut as an actress. She is making her debut in a romantic comedy opposite boxer Vijender Singh.Rumour has it that the film will also feature Daddy Govinda and Salman Khan in cameos in order to push the star value of the film. Narmada was first seen accompanying Salman Khan to the IIFA Awards Red Carpet in the year 2007 but later she missed the chance of being paired opposite Salman Khan in Dabangg. Narmmadaa will step into Bollywood with a film that will also introduce boxer Vijender Singh. Director Lovely Singh is already said to be modifying the script to make space for not just Govinda but also Salman, the two stars will have just cameo roles, though Govinda's role could be extended. He might actually play Narmmadaa's father in the yet untitled film. Narmada was born on 16th July 1989.Narmada is a star kid, daughter of Bollywood actor Govinda.She had completed her acting course from Kishore Namit Kapoor institute and London Film Institute.Before entering into the industry, she wants to be in every way perfect. She wants to leave no stone unturned in polishing her acting skills and just aspires to be flawless and pristine in her talent. For getting started in Bollywood, she also seems to be energized and keyed up as she has been exercising fanatically for last few months in order to be in shape though she has lost four to five kilos earlier. Viraj, her personal trainer has put her on strict schedule of diet and exercise. In recent press conference the bold, beautiful and stylish looking Narmmadaa Ahuja exposed with hot photo sessions for her debut movie.
Early Life and Career
Ahuja was born in India , to an Indian father,Govinda Ahuja and Sunita Ahuja.. Govinda's daughter Narmada Ahuja's Bollywood debut has always been the talk of the town, but nothing materialised. The veteran actor says she is still waiting for the right script to come her way.
"Whenever anything is announced, I will let you know, we should not talk about it now. It is not like she has not been offered any films. In fact, she has refused 20-22 films," the 48-year-old said here Friday at the unveiling of first Bright awards.
"We used to grab any opportunity we got. But she is waiting for what she wants and once she does I will let you know," he added.
Meanwhile, Govinda is happy and satisfied with the respect bestowed on him in the film industry.
"I feel respect is good, be it in the form of awards or rewards. Sometimes you are famous, sometimes you earn more. Whichever way you get it, it is good and to keep getting respect is important. Whatever you get, accept it," Govinda said.
After Salman Khan decided not to launch the career of his good friend's daughter, director Pahlaj Nihalani is doing it
Film producer Pahlaj Nihalani says he is working to give Govinda's daughter Narmada Ahuja aka Narmmadaa a "perfect launch" in Bollywood.
"One thing is for sure… I am definitely going to launch Narmada. She is like family and I would like to give her a proper launch. I am scripting something special for her and I assure it will be the perfect launch for her," said Nihalani. Talks of her Bollywood debut have been going on since long and now, hopefully, Narmada will scorch the silver screen soon.
Asked what the film will be about, Nihalani said, "It is too early to talk about it. I don't want to talk about it on record right now, (but) I shall disclose it soon." Nihalani has earlier produced films like Shola Aur Shabnam, Andaz and Aankhen.
Salman Khan was supposed to have launched Narmada, but he chose to go with Sonakshi Sinha instead in Dabangg.
Year Movie Role Language Notes
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If you were like me yesterday, when you found out the New York Yankees won the bidding war for Masahiro Tanaka, you likely left out a groan. While in some ways the deal may help the Orioles as they seek to attract a pitcher, the reality is the Yankees' rotation looks a lot more formidable on paper.
Going into Tuesday, you could have argued the Orioles' rotation was middle of the pack in the AL East. Let's face it, the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox rotations stack up better than the Orioles.
The Toronto Blue Jays, with R.A. Dickey, Brandon Morrow, Mark Buehrle, J.A. Happ and either Esmil Rogers or Ricky Romero, looks like a decent rotation on paper. But if last year's performance says anything, it likely won't be.
Then there is the New York Yankees, with Tanaka, Hiroki Kuroda, C.C. Sabathia, Ivan Nova and Michael Pineda. Yep, no longer can argue the Orioles' rotation is better.
Even if the Orioles go out and add Bronson Arroyo or A.J. Burnett, most prognosticators will argue their rotation is still the weakest in the AL East. If they get Ervin Santana or Matt Garza, I think they rank ahead of the Blue Jays, however.
The reality is, that last paragraph had two ifs. But in my mind and the mind of many fans, unless Kevin Gausman is going to pitch his way on to the roster, something needs to be done to shore up the last spot in the rotation. I don't think Liam Hendriks is the answer.
As I have been repeating for months now, it is all about the pitching. But with the Yanks' acquisition of Tanaka, that need is all the more apparent.
With players set to report in just under three weeks, it is time for Dan Duquette to get to work.
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#latergram from Rustom's visit. Hope your doing alright in Singapore brother
Rokko Bar Diner// cool bar alert
Himeji Castle has finally shown its face!
Typical Dinner, cold soba and hyayako #健康的
Oyster seed beds
My first Hiroshima-yaki. Like Okonomiyaki but the parts are layered as they are cooked instead of mixed before cooking. Delicious!
I've been meaning to post regarding my new place of employment for some time. It's a really special place. The staff are fantastic, they care so much about the students. The position is incredibly rewarding, I have the honor to work with some really dedicated students of all ages. We have amazing classroom resources, including system called PLS for younger students (elementary age), and a News English course referred to as Chigasaki. You can read more about the school here. I'm currently working on designing a virtual tour one of the schools two locations. So, when that goes up, I'll be posting again.
Kiya Ryoukan
Kiya Ryokan is a reformed Ryokan style inn located near the old shopping arcade in downtown Uwajima.
There are 12 total rooms, 4 bathrooms, and one fantastic sentou style bathing room. The building is reformed kominka style–creating a pleasant and relaxing, warm, atmosphere. Nearby are plenty of attractions and delicious special foods of the region.
Because the building was recently used for an art exhibition (featuring the brilliant work of Tabaimo), several rooms come equipped with special LED lighting and glass floors for a truly unique and mood altering experience. Highly recommended.


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That's it for the blog today. Thanks for joining us, we'll be back from 7am to 10am tomorrow to do it all again.
One final look at the weather for Canberra for the coming days. It's going to be cool and a bit wet, and there's the possibility of the first snowfall of the year at the Brindabellas.
Today, there's rain forecast from late afternoon, and becoming more likely in the evening.
It's predicted to hit 21 degrees.
Tomorrow, there's a forecast low of 9 degrees followed by a 16 degree, rainy day.
Before we head off, here's the top stories on the site this morning:
- People earning more than $80,000 will be in the firing line if the federal government pushes ahead with a national debt tax, according to reports.
- A Canberra father allegedly kidnapped and repeatedly hit his 10-month-old son after earlier beating his mother and his partner, a court has heard.
- The bariatric wheelchair at Canberra Hospital is so vast that six-month-old William Reeve barely takes up one back corner of its base. But, official figures have revealed, by the time he reaches adulthood he stands a better-than-average chance of filling the mobility aid.
- Prime Minister Tony Abbott is being urged by Liberals to follow his own advice by scaling down his signature $5.5 billion paid parental leave scheme in the interests of sharing the burden in the budget.
- The elusive black box of missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 would still be transmitting its location if the aviation industry had swiftly adopted recommendations to extend the battery life of the devices to 90 days.
Henry Belot: Asylum seekers on Nauru who are found to be refugees have been told they will be resettled on the island for five years where they will be given work rights and the opportunity to establish their own businesses.
A document leaked to the Guardian from the Nauruan government says people found to be refugees will be resettled for a maximum of five years where they will have working rights. The maximum settlement period leaves it likely refugees will need to be resettled in a third country such as Cambodia, which is also looking likely to sign a deal with Australia to accept refugees.
Asylum seekers on Nauru. Photo: Angela Wylie
Henry Belot: Chris Martin has blamed his own "issues" for the ending of his marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow. In an interview with BBC Radio, the Coldplay lead singer said fear got in the way of his happiness.
''Ever since our band came out, we have been a very polarising group because we do a certain thing very well," Martin said. "About two years ago I was a mess, really, because I can't enjoy the thing that we are good at and I can't enjoy the great things around me because I'm burdened by this.
''I've got to not blame anyone else and make some changes.''
Conscious uncoupling: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin in the picture they released with their break-up statement.
Henry Belot: Temporary road closures may cause traffic delays on Majura Road and Fairburn Avenue, along with the intersection of Morshead Drive and Pialligo Avenue near Canberra Airport.
#Traffic: Majura Rd @ Cherryburn, Morshead Dr/Pilligo Av intersection & Fairburn Av W'Bound may be affected by temp roadwork closures today
— ACTPol_Traffic (@ACTPol_Traffic) April 28, 2014
Tom McIlroy: Aerial surveillance will get underway on Tuesday as New South Wales and the ACT cooperation to stop illegal dumping of rubbish.
Helicopter flights across the region come as part of a $58 million, five-year ACT-NSW Cross Border Illegal Dumping Program.
Funded by the ACT and NSW governments, the program is supported by local government authorities in the Yass Valley, Queanbeyan, Palerang and Cooma-Monaro.
Officials will identify difficult to reach places which could be used for illegal dumping in the border region, at a cost of $450,000.
Ginninderra MLA Yvette Berry said construction waste, asbestos and household and garden rubbish from Queanbeyan and Canberra was being dumped on public land.
"This is an ongoing problem which is not just unsightly, but poses risks to the environment and human health.
Australia's illicit drug trade is at an all-time high, with a record number of drug related arrests in 2012-2013, according to the latest report from the Australian Crime Commission.
The Commission's Illicit Drug Date report says law enforcement officials seized $2.7 billion worth of illicit drugs last financial year.
A record 100,000 arrests were made, and there were more than 86,000 seizures of illicit drugs.
And more than 19 tonnes of drugs were seized by police and border control agents.
Henry Belot: Parents sending their children into ACT public schools will no longer have to wade through reams of paperwork after the introduction of an online enrolment process.
Public school enrolments for next year opened on Monday. The new system is designed to speed up the process for both parents and schools.
The old system allowed parents to download the necessary forms from the internet, but then required them to print and fill them out, and return them to their local school. With the new system, parents just fill and submit the information online.
Minister for Education and Training Joy Burch. Photo: Rohan Thomson
An Australian tourist has been shot dead in Argentina by two men on motorcycles who attempted to snatch his bag, according to reports.
The victim, thought to be aged in his early 30s, was walking with two other tourists in a park in the city of Mendoza when the group was ambushed about 4pm on Monday, Argentinian media reported.
The thieves reportedly tried to grab the Australian's backpack but he resisted and fell to the ground during the struggle, according to Todo Noticias, an Argentinian news channel.
The thieves then opened fire on the Australian before fleeing on their motorcycle.
Henry Belot: What do Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Petri Pitkanen, the Finnish-import goaltender of the CBR Brave ice hockey team, have in common?
Well, almost nothing, really, except that in recent days both of these young people have kindled adulation in the bosoms of the Canberrans who have rocked up to see them.
It was a close call for animals at Taronga Zoo overnight, after fire engulfed a building near the gorilla's enclosure.
About 15 firefighters attended the blaze about 1.30am. The fire gutted a large building used by zoo staff, but it was contained before it could spread.
There's been a fire in a service building at Taronga overnight. Fire is out with fire brigade in attendance. No people or animals were hurt
— Taronga Zoo (@tarongazoo) April 28, 2014
Henry Belot: What's making news in national politics today?
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is holding out the prospect of tax cuts in four or five years' time in return for some pain in this term of government.
Education Minister Christopher Pyne is looking to the US model as he reforms the Australian university sector to compete in the global market.
Justice Minister Michael Keenan will release the latest snapshot of Australia's illicit drugs market in an annual report prepared by the Australian Crime Commission.
State and federal environment ministers will discuss the details of the Abbott government's Emissions Reduction Fund in Canberra.
The royal commission into child sexual abuse has heard child abusers at Christian Brothers schools in Western Australia knew they could sexually torture children with impunity, safe in the knowledge the state would do nothing.
Henry Belot: ATM scammers have become so sophisticated, it may no longer be good enough to use your hand to hide your PIN, NSW Police warn.
Two foreign nationals - a Hungarian and a Romanian - were arrested last month after allegedly tampering with an ATM in Sydney's central business district. But police believe others are still out there fitting skimming devices to ATMs.
Police say two men - both of Eastern European appearance and aged in their 20s or 30s - are also wanted for questioning. They say more than 40 ATMs in Sydney, including those in Mosman, Double Bay, Dural and Parramatta, have been targeted since January.
The skimming devices are capable of copying card details, while a video camera records people entering their personal identification numbers. Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones
Just one Aussie restaurant has made the list of the top 50 best in the world.
Once again, Melbourne's Attica has made the list - coming in at number 32.
More than 900 industry experts rated head chef Ben Shewry's food as the only Australian restaurant worthy of a place in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list this year.
Sydney's Quay dropped from 48th to 60th.
World's 50 Best: the 2014 results
Ben Shewry at Attica. His Melbourne restaurant was the highest Australian entrant on this year's list. Photo: Eddie Jim
Henry Belot: Obesity is proving a weighty issue for Canberra Hospital.
The toilets at Canberra Hospital used to be rated to 170 kilograms before the patients started breaking them. They have since been replaced with models that can carry 400 kilograms, while huge motorised hoists hang from the ceilings above beds in some of the wards.
Doorways have had to be widened to accommodate reinforced wider beds designed to cope with bigger patients, and a small fortune has been invested in ambulances that are able to carry increasingly heavy passengers.
Henry Belot: Prime Minister Tony Abbott is being urged by Liberals to follow his own advice by scaling down his signature $5.5 billion paid parental leave scheme in the interests of sharing the burden in the budget.
The call came as the government refused to hose down speculation of a special deficit levy and actively ramped up talk of big changes to reduce the welfare bill through cuts to the growth rates of a slew of pensions and the introduction of a harsher means test for family payments.
"There should be changes to indexation arrangements and eligibility thresholds": Tony Abbott. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Henry Belot: Three native plant species not previously recorded in the ACT have been discovered at Jerrabomberra Wetlands.
Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve project officer John Freeman said the 3 new species add to the wetlands list of more than 290 species of flora.
"These species are Jointed twigrush (Baumea articulate), Glaucous goosefoot (Chenopodium glaucum) and Common duckweed (Lemna disperma)," he said.
"While these three new species could very well be located elsewhere in the ACT for Canberrans to uncover they have never before been recorded, which is why surveys like this one are so important."
How exactly does Ben and Jerry's ice cream affect the Great Barrier Reef?
The Queensland government has hit out at the American ice cream company for supporting WWF's "propaganda" campaign to save the reef.
Environment Minister Andrew Powell wants Australians to boycott the American company, saying they've damaged the reputation of the reef and jeopardised jobs and tourism dollars.
''Another company has signed up to the campaign of lies and deceit that's been propagated by WWF,'' Mr Powell said.
''The only people taking a scoop out of the reef is Ben and Jerry's and Unilever.
''If you understand the facts, you'd want to be boycotting Ben and Jerry's.''
Ben and Jerry's ice cream has joined the push for greater protection of the Great Barrier Reef.
Henry Belot: Barcelona fullback Dani Alves produced the perfect riposte to a racist taunt when taking a corner kick during his team's 3-2 win at Villareal on Sunday.
The Brazil international casually picked up a banana thrown from the terraces onto the pitch, peeled it and shoved it in his mouth in one fluid motion before tossing away the peel and completing the kick.
After the game, Alves said that humour was the best way to combat racism in sport.
"You have to take it with a dose of humour. We aren't going to change things easily," Alves said. "If you don't give it importance, they don't achieve their objective."
Barcelona star's unique response to racist taunt
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Eddie McGuire speaks to the media outside of the offices of the Triple M radio station on May 30, 2013. Photo: Scott Barbour
Henry Belot: Is Eddie McGuire the most powerful man in AFL football? Caroline Wilson investigates.
The AFL Commission must remind itself from time to time that McGuire is the president of the Collingwood Football Club - a job in which he has excelled by any definition, but a job that ultimately should rob him on some crucial occasions of football statesman status.
That it feels the need to kowtow to McGuire on so many big-ticket issues is disturbing, even in an industry where the male top-end-of-town rules.
Henry Belot: The ACT Territory and Municipal Services Directorate wish to advise of six hazard burns at separate locations on the south bank of the Molonglo River, upstream from Coppins Crossing.
A series of burns will also be conducted to clear piles of wood collected from 64 hectares of the Kowen Forest and Uriarra Forrest.
Temporary smoke cover is likely in all locations and staff will continue to monitor the hazard burns until no smokes are visible for 24 hours.
Today is the last day to enter our Walking on Water competition.
One lucky winner will receive two night's accommodation for six people at an amazing surf retreat in Ulladulla.
It also includes three surf tuition lessons for up to six people, with free use of equipment and action shots of each participant.
Head here to enter - entries close at midnight, so make sure to get in today!
The National Gallery of Australia won't contest the return of a controversial statue to the Indian government.
Towards the end of March the Indian government formally requested the return of a 900-year-old Dancing Shiva statue from the gallery and a stone sculpture of the god Ardhanarishvara from the Art Gallery of NSW. Tarun Kumar, a first secretary for India's High Commission, said he expected a decision to be made regarding the return within a month.
That deadline has now passed and it has been reported that the NGA will not contest the Indian government's request for the return; nor will the AGNSW.
Likely to return to India? The Dancing Shiva statue in the National Gallery of Australia. Photo: Jay Cronan
A vast necropolis with some 50 mummies, including pharaonic royalty, has been discovered in Egypt's famed Valley of the Kings near the temple city of Luxor, AFP is reporting.
"The immense necropolis contains the remains of mummies that could have been members of the royal family, in particular the sons of the kings Tutmoses III and Tutmoses IV of the 18th dynasty," which ruled from 1550-1292 BC, the country's antiquities ministry said on Monday.
Archaeologists, including experts from the University of Basel in Switzerland, found wooden sarcophagi, death masks and canopic jars used to store organs removed during the embalming process. The mummies included newborn babies.
Huge tomb discovered in the West Bank of the Nile, Valley of the Kings, Luxor. Photo: Reuters
Henry Belot: ACT Policing took 14 people into custody for intoxication and drug possession during the Groovin the Moo music festival at the University of Canberra on Sunday.
Police say four adult males were taken into custody on separate drug offences involving a magic mushroom, cocaine, MDMA and suspected cannabis.
Investigations are ongoing into the possession of the magic mushroom and the cocaine, while one man was charged in relation to the MDMA powder and will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.
Groovin the Moo, Canberra
Crowd at Groovin the Moo. Photo: Jeffrey Chan
Christopher Pyne Photo: Andrew Meares
Henry Belot: Education Minister Christopher Pyne has given his strongest sign yet the Abbott government will extend taxpayer funds to for-profit universities in a bid to cultivate a US-style college system in Australia.
In a speech to a London think tank on Monday night, Mr Pyne said a new wave of deregulation was needed to stop Australia's universities falling behind the rest of the world.
The speech follows the release two weeks ago of the Kemp-Norton review, which recommended federal funding for private universities, TAFEs and other non-university higher education providers.
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High-profile sponsors have started abandoning the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team following racist remarks allegedly made by the team's billionaire owner, Donald Sterling.
The NBA is due to make an announcement on Tuesday about the league's investigation of Sterling, whose team is valued at $US575 million by Forbes magazine.
But the financial fall-out has been immediate, with sponsors including Kia Motors, Virgin America, Red Bull, Aquahydrate, CarMax, Yokohama Tire and State Farm Insurance all distancing themselves from the team.
The comments attributed to Sterling, heard in a recording first made public by celebrity news website TMZ at the weekend, have set off a firestorm around the 80-year-old real estate tycoon.
In the recording, a man, believed to be Sterling, says to a woman that he does not want her associating with black people or bringing black friends to Clippers games.
Owner of the LA Clippers, Donald Sterling. Photo: AP
The final result in the WA Senate re-election is expected today with the Liberals to have three spots, Labor one and one each to the Palmer United Party and the Greens.
West Australians were sent back to the polls on April 5 after about 1400 ballot papers disappeared following the September election.
The official result is expected to be released by the AEC about 4pm.
The man who sparked a hijack scare while on a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Bali has returned home but avoided the media upon his arrival at Brisbane Airport.
Australian Federal Police officers were due to greet Gold Coast man Matt Lockley when he disembarked from a Virgin Australia flight at Brisbane Airport late Monday evening.
The 28-year-old plumber's Indonesian ordeal began on Friday, where he claimed an on-board incident was a misunderstanding when he mistook the cockpit door for a toilet door.
As he prepared to leave the Indonesian airport on Monday afternoon, Mr Lockley looked calm and said nothing as he was hustled past journalists by a group of perhaps 10 officials, including representatives of the Indonesian immigration department, the airport authority, airport management and the Australian consulate.
Bali police storm Virgin Australia plane
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A search is underway in the US for survivors after powerful tornadoes tore through Arkansas and Oklahoma.
At least 16 people are dead, and dozens injured, following the tornadoes in recent days.
Locals say the damage caused by the tornadoes may be the worst ever in the region, with towns flattened.
Rescue workers now face the task of scouring debris for survivors.
Powerful storms, tornadoes kill 16 in US
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Henry Belot: The US and British governments have advised computer users to use alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser until the company fixes a security flaw that hackers used to launch attacks.
The Internet Explorer bug, disclosed over the weekend, is the first high-profile computer threat to emerge since Microsoft stopped providing security updates for Windows XP earlier this month. That means PCs running the 13-year-old operating system will remain unprotected, even after Microsoft releases updates to defend against it.
Henry Belot: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly inspected a shelling drill with soldiers at an undisclosed location.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and soldiers inspect a shelling drill at an undisclosed location pic.twitter.com/5ib558OSLm
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Here's a fun fact for you - today marks 50 years since Lake Burley Griffin was filled.
Thanks to Tim the Yowie Man for reminding us this morning.
Did u know 2day is the 50th anniversary of when Lake Burley Griffin 1st filled up. Can u imagine Canberra without it ?? @canberratimes— Tim the Yowie Man (@TimYowie) April 28, 2014
The captain of the South Korean ferry that sank off the coast of a tourist island can be seen slipping away while hundreds of passengers remain on the doomed ship, a video clip released on Monday by Korea's coast guard reveals.
The clip from April 16 shows coast Guard officers throwing a rope to the steering house and Captain Lee Joon-seok, in a long-sleeved, black shirt, jumping off the listing ferry.
The clip was taken shortly before the ferry became completely submerged in the Yellow Sea - with hundreds of passengers still trapped below the deck.
South Korean captain flees sinking ferry
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Henry Belot: A Canberra father allegedly kidnapped and repeatedly hit his 10-month-old son after earlier beating his mother and his partner, a court has heard.
The man allegedly later telephoned his mother and said, "I'll kill him before I give him back", when she begged him to return the infant. The accused, 24, lost his second bid for bail when he appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.
The folks over at Fashfest are pretty excited - tomorrow's the day they've been waiting for!
Big crowds are expected at the fashion festival's opening night on Wednesday - the first of four nights of the annual event.
Over the course of Fashfest, 36 local designers will have their wares showcased for all to see.
ONE DAY! Are you as excited as we are? #Canberra #CBR pic.twitter.com/Nn1oKxe9eE— Fashfest (@Fashfest) April 28, 2014
ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Henry Belot: ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr has signalled significant borrowing as he seeks to give life to a slowing economy that is bracing for the pain of public service job cuts.
Mr Barr will visit Singapore and Hong Kong late in June to drum up investment and persuade lenders on board as he pushes a series of big projects paid for through public-private partnerships.
On Wednesday, he will brief industry on the planned $100 million-plus Supreme Court building, which the government hopes will be built, owned and operated by the private sector, with the government as guaranteed tenant.
The disappearance of Malaysian Air flight 370 may hasten a breakup of the 67-year-old unprofitable airline.
Even before the jet vanished March 8 on its way to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Airline System Bhd. had run up losses of $US1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) in the previous three years. The incident has put the carrier under global scrutiny, jeopardising its reputation and prompting boycotts by travel agents in China.
Analysts now project losses through 2016 and the Subang, Malaysia-based company is trading near the lowest since 2001 relative to its assets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Split up, the government-controlled airline could fetch $US1.3 billion, an amount that's more than 10 per cent higher than the company's market value last week, said Malayan Banking Bhd.
A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER. Photo: AP
How do you solve the mystery of the Canberra Raiders' dramatic form reversal?
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says only improved professionalism will help solve the club's worrying on-field consistency as the Raiders deal with the fallout from Sunday's woeful 54-18 loss to Manly.
Stuart revealed senior players have confided in him on how to address their long-standing issues with backing up a memorable win with a poor performance.
"You've got to learn how to win on the field, and you have to learn how to cope with it off the field,'' Stuart said.
"It wasn't so much the tries they were scoring, it was how they were scoring them at such ease when last week against Melbourne I was giving our defensive structures and individuals credit."
Read the full story from Jon Tuxworth here.
The Raiders went from champs to chumps in just seven days.
A man will face court following a fatal crash at Bolong, on the NSW south coast, earlier this week.
A 79-year-old man died at the scene and his 72-year-old wife was airlifted to St George Hospital, but died on Saturday.
A two-year-old boy who was a passenger in the second car remains in Wollongong Hospital in a serious condition.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at Wollongong Hospital on Monday, police say.
He was taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.
Henry Belot: The ACT government will spend $54 million to massively expand the territory's prison, building two new cell blocks within two years to solve the overcrowding crisis.
The project will add 110 beds, giving the Alexander Maconochie Centre a total of 476 beds by mid-2016, with surge capacity of an extra 32 beds.
The prison's actual capacity will be significantly lower than the total number of beds, due to separation requirements.
For those of you heading to work a little later this morning, be wary on Parkes Way.
Road resurfacing tomorrow from 9.30am to 3.30pm on one eastbound lane of Parkes Way between Glenloch Interchange and the Acton tunnel.— TAMS (@tamsmediaroom) April 28, 2014
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting rain for later today and over the coming days, but there's no sign of it yet today - and Paul Jurak is out in his kayak this morning to show us.
It was another golden sunrise in Canberra, and he's tweeting out his best photos now. You can see more of Paul's work on his Facebook page.
Serene start in #Canberra this morning #tweetcanberra #visitcanberra #sunrise pic.twitter.com/FQ5WCrayOM— Kayakcameraman (@PaulJurak) April 28, 2014
Henry Belot: ACT Policing has arrested a young man following numerous reports of a man exposing himself and groping women on the north side of Canberra.
A girl was walking her dog around 5.20pm in Evatt on Monday when she was approached by a man who pulled his pants down and exposed himself. The man attempted to reach out to the girl before she screamed and fled the area.
In a statement, police said they believe the incident is linked to four similar incidents on the weekend in McKellar, by Lake Ginninderra, and at a University of Canberra residence.
ACT Policing attended the scene in Evatt and executed a search warrant on a home in Canberra's north.
A young man was arrested and charged with committing an act of indecency. He will appear before the ACT Children's Court on Tuesday morning and police will oppose bail.
Henry Belot: The bariatric wheelchair at Canberra Hospital is so vast that six-month-old William Reeve barely takes up one back corner of its base. But, official figures have revealed, by the time he reaches adulthood he stands a better-than-average chance of filling the mobility aid.
One in five girls entering kindergarten in the ACT are classified as overweight and obese and boys are faring little better - about one in eight are above the healthy weight range, ACT Health statistics show.
Obesity in the ACT
6-month-old William Reeve sits in a large bariatric wheelchair at the Canberra Hospital. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Tom McIlroy: ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has an early start on Tuesday as she gets ready to present five Canberra women with grant funding at a special breakfast.
Ms Gallagher will announce the winners of the Great Ydeas Small Grants program, run by the YWCA.
The Chief Minister will also deliver the Keynote address and speak of her own personal leadership story and vision for Canberra women and girls.
The grant program is designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in the local community.
The event got underway at 6.45am at The Lobby Restaurant.
The YWCA is a not-for-profit organisation providing community services to the Canberra community since 1929.
Malaysia Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar. Photo: AP
Malaysian police say they have arrested nine people under a security law on suspicion of involvement in a terror group with overseas links.
National police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said on Monday the nine, aged from 22 to 55, were arrested near the capital Kuala Lumpur and in the northern state of Kedah bordering Thailand.
They were held on suspicion of being ''involved in a militant group that is responsible for planning terror acts in and outside the country'', Mr Khalid said in a statement.
He said they were believed to have links to terrorists abroad, and some of them allegedly held ''a secret meeting to strengthen their militant ideology, raise funds and undergo military training in preparation to commit acts of terror''.
Henry Belot: What's the talk of Canberra on our opinion pages this Tuesday?
You say:
"No, Zed Seselja, Tuggeranong should not be extended to the west side of the Murrumbidgee River. The poor old Murrumbidgee is already seriously degraded by Canberra's urban growth, and does not need further degradation."
Read all today's letters to the editor.
We say:
"While the job losses which began under the Rudd/Gillard governments, and which accelerated under the Coalition, are unlikely to reach 1996-98 levels, the prospect of Canberra-based departments being shifted to other states remains a live one."
Canberra Times front page: April 29, 2014.
On today's front page..
The ACT government will spend $54 million to massively expand the territory's prison, building two new cell blocks within two years to solve the overcrowding crisis.
The bariatric wheelchair at Canberra Hospital is so vast that six-month-old William Reeve barely takes up one back corner of its base. But, official figures have revealed, by the time he reaches adulthood he stands a better-than-average chance of filling the mobility aid.
ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr has signalled significant borrowing as he seeks to give life to a slowing economy that is bracing for the pain of public service job cuts.
International drug cartels are increasingly targeting the Australian market due to a rise in demand and the price consumers are willing to pay, with latest figures showing drug seizures and arrests at record highs.
Right now in Canberra, it's a cool 7.4 degrees. Here's a look at the temperatures for the next week in Canberra:
- Tuesday: 21C. Patchy rain developing later in the afternoon and evening.
- Wednesday: 9C, 16C. Patchy rain, easing in the evening.
- Thursday: 2C, 15C. Partly cloudy.
- Friday: 3C, 13C. Cloudy, the chance of showers in the afternoon and evening.
- Saturday: 3C, 12C. Cloudy, scattered showers.
- Sunday: 1C, 12C. Partly cloudy, the chance of showers.
David Polkinghorne: The Australian men's and women's interstate team championships tee off at Federal and Gungahlin Lakes Golf clubs respectively at 8am today. Unfortunately the ACT doesn't play off for either trophy, with the six states duking it out for the titles.
The world No.1 women's amateur golfer Minjee Lee is representing Australia, fresh from finishing as the leading amateur at the Kraft Nabisco Championship - one of the major tournaments on the LPGA.
The round-robin section wraps up on Thursday with the finals on Friday morning.
The elusive black box of missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 would still be transmitting its location if the aviation industry had swiftly adopted recommendations to extend the battery life of the devices to 90 days.
The recommendations to increase the capability of the batteries from the current limit of 30 days were made in the aftermath of the probe into Air France Flight 447, which crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in 2009.
Investigators urged regulators to require planes to carry the long-life batteries in their black boxes as "rapidly as possible", as well as giving them a more powerful signal range, currently limited to as little as one nautical mile.
Fifty-two days after Flight MH370 disappeared, its black box has run out of battery power, after apparently giving the search team some tantalising signals for three days before it went dead.
Air France Flight 447: Recommendations proposed following the 2009 incident may have helped to track MH370's black box. Photo: AFP
President Barack Obama says the United States is poised to unveil fresh sanctions against Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, as pro-Kremlin gunmen seize another town in the east.
Speaking in the Philippines on Monday, Mr Obama said the sanctions would include export restrictions on high-tech goods in a bid to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, blamed for the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.
Separately, top EU officials were to meet in Brussels to step up European sanctions on Russia as part of a co-ordinated global effort against Moscow.
On the ground in eastern Ukraine, tensions remained at fever pitch as gunmen stormed the town hall and police offices in Kostyantynivka, the latest in a string of assaults by insurgents on towns in the region.
A pro-Russian militant poses outside the seized city council building in Kostyantynivka. Photo: Reuters
Britain's top public relations guru Max Clifford has been found guilty of sexual assaults on young women in the first conviction stemming from a police investigation launched after the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Jurors at a London court on Monday found the 71-year-old guilty of eight counts of indecent assault relating to four women as young as 15.
The spokesman for the stars was acquitted on two other counts, while the jury was unable to reach a verdict on another.
The silver-haired publicist was granted bail ahead of sentencing on Friday.
Publicist Max Clifford as he leaves court in central London. Photo: Reuters
Henry Belot: People earning more than $80,000 a year could be hit with a ''deficit tax'' in the May budget with the scale rising with income, according to reports.
News Ltd publications on Tuesday reported that the tax, in a strategic leak from the government, would operate like the Medicare levy and cost earners on $80,000 at least $800 a year rising to an extra $8000 a year for those earning $400,000 a year.
Treasurer Joe Hockey is due to release the Commission of Audit report on Thursday, which is expected to reveal measures to rein in the deficit that is predicted to be $30 billion in the 2017-2018 year
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has signalled a new income threshold for government assistance. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
An Egyptian court has handed down another mass death sentence, condemning 683 Muslim Brotherhood supporters, including the movement's general leader Mohammed Badie, to die for inciting violence after the army overthrew former president Mohamed Mursi.
The same court also recommended that death sentences handed down to 529 people from the town of Matai last month be commuted to 25 years or life in prison for 492 of those defendants.
The judge, Saeed Yousef, maintained the original death sentence for 37 defendants, although in scenes of chaos outside the court relatives were initially left without any confirmation of who was condemned to execution and who was not.
Egyptians react outside a court in Minya after Mohamed Badie and 682 others were sentenced death. Photo: AFP
The Australian dollar is lower amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
At 6.30am, the local currency was trading at 92.59 US cents, down from 92.96 cents on Monday.
In the US, 17 people have died as powerful tornadoes flipped cars, ripped up homes and uprooted trees across the south-central states, emergency officials have reported.
''It's chaos right now,'' the mayor of the Arkansas town of Vilonia, James Firestone, told CNN late on Sunday as emergency crews used searchlights to comb through the debris in some of the hardest-hit areas.
The centre of the town of 4000 ''seems like it's completely levelled. There's a few buildings partially standing, gas lines spewing, fire lines down. We've had some casualties.''
The tornadoes tore through the region on Sunday and into Monday and are forecast to threaten much of the region throughout Tuesday.
Police in Connecticut say Paul Simon and his wife, singer Edie Brickell, have been arrested on disorderly conduct charges.
A New Canaan police spokeswoman provided no other details, except to say the arrests stemmed from an incident on Saturday.
Simon's agent in Los Angeles did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Simon is a 12-time Grammy winner and a member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame - as half of the duo of Simon and Garfunkel and as a solo artist.
Singer Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell appear at a hearing in Norwalk Superior Court. Photo: AP
In world news this morning, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teacher was stabbed to death at a British school.
Anne Maguire, a 61-year-old Spanish teacher, suffered multiple stab wounds in the Monday incident which was witnessed by other children at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds, northern England.
Police said teachers at the school captured the suspect at the scene and held him until officers arrived.
The teacher died later in hospital.
Teacher dies after stabbing at British school
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In weather news, we're all bracing for some cool days and nights in Canberra this week.
A series of cold fronts are set to hit the ACT from tonight, with snow expected to fall on the Brindabellas from tonight!
If snow falls this week, it'll be more than a week earlier than the first snow last year, when it came down on May 13.
Let's take a little stroll down memory lane, with these photos of the first snowfall in 2013.
Snowfall at Namadgi and the Snowy Mountains
A picture of the first snow fall of the season in Namadgi National Park near Mt Franklin. Photo: TAMS
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The party appetizer that's guaranteed to get the party started -- crisp tortilla chips layered with spicy refried beans, melted cheese, tomatoes and green onions. Photo credit: Katie Goodman from Good Life Eats.
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Calories: 229
Sodium: 408mg
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Protein: 8g
Fiber: 3g
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Its my life and I can do what I want. You all are calling me crazy that I work so many hours. And "Its not my problem" "I'm not a manager" "I don't get paid enough to deal with the crap" but honestly I could care less about what you say. Because yes I work my ass off, and I'm tired as shit, and I wish I was able to have the free time to go out and have fun but heres a few things you dont know….
-I need the money because my dad is quitting his full time job and doesnt have another one lined up.
-I am paying on my first year of student loans, a car payment and everything I want and need on my own.
There is so much more I could say about this but ill leave it at this… Yes I am 21 and working my ass off in both school and work but at this point in my life I would much rather get up at dawn to go to work than i would wake up at dawn and not remember a single thing that happened the night before from a drunken night. And while all my coworkers are standing around not giving two shits while our manager is out of town I am going to do whatever I have to because he isnt in town and this is the last thing he needs. He is married with a baby on the way and having to deal with you guys not working or not willing to come in is not something i want to put on him
So ill work, ill work my ass off look damn good doing it. And you can stand their and bitch and complain when i get a different position and you dont.


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RWB Power Rank is a weekly feature in which I rank teams in the NBA with one thing in common: Their team colors are red, white, and blue. This week was interesting for the standings. It would appear that the Clippers and Sixers will remain in place. Hawks, Pistons, and Wizards should be dancing around from now on.
Los Angeles Clippers: 1 (1)
Week record: 2-2 (I predicted 3-1)
RWB Record: 2-1
Clippers had two OT games this week. Won one and lost the other. They beat the T-Wolves and lost to the Blazers in those games. They also beat the Jazz and lost to the Warriors. Clippers didn't have a good week in terms of their bid for contender status. You gotta beat the Warriors and Blazers if you want to be known as the best. Still, they had a good enough week in these standings to stick to the first spot.
This upcoming week will have the team face the Suns, Bobcats, Mavericks, and Spurs. I see a win over the Cats and Mavs. Lose to the Spurs. As for the Suns? I'll go win. Clippers need to prove themselves. They've had some injury issues but still. 3-1
Atlanta Hawks: 2 (2)
Week Record: 2-1 (I predicted 2-1)
RWB Record: 5-1
Hawks also played in OT games. In fact, all of their games this week were decided in OT. They lost to the Heat by two, beat the Cavaliers by two in double OT, and then beat the Bobcats by two. I'm sure Hawks fans are trying to catch their breath after this week. They matched my prediction. So yay.
This week won't be easy. Considering they lost Al Horford to injury, they could struggle. They have the Magic, Celtics, Warriors, and Bulls. They are home vs the Warriors. Yeah, not easy. They can beat the Celtics and Bulls. Lose to the Warriors and Magic. 2-2
Washington Wizards: 3 (3)
Week Record: 1-1 (I predicted 1-1)
RWB Record: 3-4
Wizards claim the 3rd spot after blowing out rival Pistons. They got blown out by the T-Wolves though. Like I said last week, the winner of the Pistons-Wizards battle would be a major deciding factor of who wins this spot.
Can the Wizards stay in place? They have that rematch with the Pistons, Mavericks, and Raptors also on the way. I say Pistons win. They'll be at home this time and you know they want to avenge that nasty loss. I think they can take on the Raptors and I see a loss to the Mavs. So, 1-2
Detroit Pistons: 4 (4)
Week Record: 1-2 (I predicted 2-1)
RWB Record: 2-3
Pistons…man. Not a good week. They got blown out twice, once by rival Wizards and the other time by the Magic. They did blow out the Cavs though.
This week, they have to get back on track. They face the Wizards and…uh…that's it. The Wizards. 1-0. With such a quiet week, they probably won't move, even if they beat the Wizards. Wizards would have to lose each game for Pistons to move up.
Philadelphia 76ers: 5 (5)
Week Record: 0-1 (I predicted 0-1)
RWB Record: 1-4
Sixers kept it simple. They lost on the road as I figured they would. End of story. They played a decent game vs the Suns if you looked at only the score. Should've lost by 20+ though they way it looked.
Prediction this week is easy. As I said weeks before, until the Sixers win on the road, I'm predicting losses. They have four games this week. All on the road. Lakers, Nuggets, Kings, and Blazers. Sixers have lost 13 straight after beating the Bulls during that shocking 3-0 season start. Give me one reason the Sixers win one of those games. Tell me. 0-4
Agree with the rankings? What other thoughts you have? Let me know and follow me on Twitter @DanteWrites for more NBA and RWB talk.
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Kendall Rogers continues his countdown of the Top 25 teams in the nation with San Diego at the 15th spot. The Toreros return a young pitching staff that is talented but lack experience on a collegiate mound. They will need to replace All-American Brian Matusz who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Josh Romanski also made the jump into the minor leagues after a strong career. We spoke with Rich Hill a few weeks ago to talk about the 2009 squad and you can read that article by clicking here. Continue reading
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Rivals Top 25 Countdown
I have been slacking recently on keeping up with the Rivals Top 25 countdown. Kendall Rogers has rated three teams that I have missed over the last few days. He has Baylor at 18th overall as they are led by Kendal Volz. The Louisville Cardinals check in at 17 as they will be led by senior third baseman Chris Dominguez. Kendall Rogers puts Alabama at number 16 as they will be led by sophomore shortstop Josh Rutledge. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 19 Missouri
The Missouri Tigers are the 19th best team in the country according to Kendall Rogers of Rivals. He believes that the toughest challenge that the Tigers will have to overcome is losing 2/3 of the pitching rotation. They will have to also replace Jacob Priday who was a major power threat last season with 16 homers. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 20 Clemson
Kendall Rogers of Rivals.com continues his Top 25 countdown today with the Clemson Tigers checking in at the 20th spot. The Tigers are coming off a 31-27 campaign which saw they struggle in the ACC with a 11-18 record. They ended up missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1986. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 21 UCLA
Rivals writer Kendall Rogers continues his Top 25 Countdown today with UCLA checking in at 21. The Bruins are coming off a Regional final appearance against Cal-State Fullerton but ended up eliminated by the Titans. The Bruins return a solid group of pitchers with an impact freshman Gerrit Cole stepping into the rotation after spurning a multi-million dollar deal with the New York Yankees. UCLA suffered some losses on offense but Kendall expects UCLA to win the Pac-10 title. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 22 Arizona State
Kendall Rogers of Rivals.com continues his Top 25 countdown today with Number 22 Arizona State. They are coming off a Super Regional appearance where they were upset by eventual NCAA Champion Fresno State. The Sun Devils suffered heavy losses to one of the best 2008 lineups. Brett Wallace and Ike Davis were the biggest names to make the jump into minor league baseball where Wallace has already seen much success. The best returning hitter for the Sun Devils is Jason Kipnis and the top pitcher is Mike Leake. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 23 Miami (FL)
Rivals.com continues their Top 25 countdown today with the Miami (FL) Hurricanes checking in at the 23rd spot. Last year, Miami (FL) was ranked in the Top 5 in the country throughout the year and held down the number 1 spot for several weeks. The season ended with a trip to the College World Series where they went 1-2 with a victory over ACC and instate rival Florida State. The Hurricanes have heavy losses in the lineup with Yonder Alonso, Jemile Weeks, Blake Tekotte, Adan Severino, Mark Sobolewski and Dennis Raben all leaving the program. The Hurricanes pitching staff looked on paper to be the strongest part of the squad but Eric Erickson ended up coming down with an arm injury which required surgery and will miss the 2009 season. Sophomore pitcher Chris Hernandez and Junior pitcher Kyle Bellamy will have to pick up the slack. Continue reading
Rivals Top 25 Countdown: Number 24 Oregon State
Rivals.com continues their Top 25 countdown today with Oregon State checking in at number 24. They are led by Pat Casey who won the 2006 and 2007 national championships but failed to lead the Beavers to the NCAA Tourney in 2008. The team slipped to a 28-24 record and failed to recieve an at-large berth with an RPI of 60. Continue reading
Rivals talks about Cal State-Bakersfield and Oklahoma
Kendall Rogers of Rivals.com checks in today with two articles. The first article is about Cal State-Bakersfield's new program. Bill Kernan has been put in charge of the program which is his first job in 13 years. He previously served as Cal-State Northridge's head coach from 1989-1995 where he went 240-154-3 record. After the 1995 season, he resigned to take up play writing at Columbia University. He has since had seven plays produced. Kendall also starts up his Top 25 countdown with Number 25 Oklahoma Sooners. They are coming off a 36-26 record but a disappointing 9-17 record in the Big 12. They were a controversial pick for the NCAA Tourney but ended up making the Regional final before losing to Arizona State. Continue reading
Rivals names Top Juniors in 2009 Class
Kendall Rogers of Rivals.com continues his previews of the 2009 season today as he looks at the best junior players in the country. He names UNC's Dustin Ackley and San Diego State's Stephen Strasburg as the top juniors. Ackley is coming off a solid sophomore season for the Tar Heels which saw him hit .417 with seven homers and 51 RBI. He had off season surgery but should be back at 100 percent once the season starts. Strasburg was the best pitcher in the country this summer lighting up radar guns with his 90+ MPH fastball and pitching in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Continue reading


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Apr 22, 2014
RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Palestinian Authority has been examining options ofdisbanding the regime in the West Bank.
Mar 23, 2014
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. intelligence community has determined thatHizbullah was a partner of Iran in operations throughout the Middle East andother regions.
RAMALLAH [MENL] -- Israel has killed a Hamas commander in the West Bank.
Mar 06, 2014
ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates plans to impose harsh penaltiesfor evading military conscription.


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Since some of you on Vloggerheads plan to visit the US, I thought I would mention this latest outrage.
Watch what you post online about the United States if you want to visit this country! And don't you dare threaten the eternal rest of Marilyn Monroe! The bones of Saint Marilyn are sacred relics in this country.
I'll have to be careful in what I…Continue
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Animal Nation
I didn't meet you in the jungle
Swinging from a tree
I sat down at the piano
You were playing with me
I couldn't believe all the things you could do
The apes I've seen were in the zoo
They say we are unique with this language that we speak
But you have proved…
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Tourettes Syndrome symptoms have been identified in a group of teenage girls attending LeRoy High School in New York state. Initial prognosis is conversion disorder (mass hysteria). Erin Brockovich's org (environmental activist) has attempted to investigate and marry the situation with a train chemical spill 30 years ago. Those efforts were halted. …
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Cold has finally come to southern England and outside has a universally grey look punctuated by bright spots of colour from Spring flowers brought on unseasonably early by the previously mild weather. Inside it is warm, not only because of the central heating but because my eldest son and his wife are visiting from Bosnia Herzegovina. Currently he's sitting at the table composing music on his Mac using a neat little keyboard he purchased in Brighton last year. As for me I'm writing Daily…Continue
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Can I ask a question of the four gentlemen who are up for the admin positions please?
I just want to know whether, when you're elected, you will answer any innocent liittle question that I might ask?
I mean tell me straight, now, before you get in
because I get upset if the admin person ignores me
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It is a an interesting name "Solid State Drives".
If your not a geek it is a Hard drive that has no spinning disk so you don't risk hardware failure due to disk damage. Another great thing is well, it doesn't have that spinning disk slowing it down in the retrieval of the information you have on it. Yes it is in essence a big "thumb drive" or not really big but a memory card rather than a "drive" but it is fast and can breath new life into a laptop and ya I like…Continue
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Someone I care about has worked for the National Security Agency for over 25 years, I'm looking forward to getting some idea finally of what the NSA is all about.
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Just found out that I was one of 3 people sharing this award. Please, make it a 2 way. Sedona Leigh and Scribbler Sanctuary are way above me.They, and some others here, are really fine serious bloggers and skilled writers.
I mainly put up journal entries here when I can't vlog. I appreciate the thought, but those ladies are much more to be reckoned with as VH bloggers.
They can split it. A night for two at the Taj.
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I'm crying in parts... mortified and un-comfortable in parts...
thinking things like "if that shit happened to me i'd!..."
but... thinking also that it happens
and yes the kids "are alright"
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Last night I actually managed to go out dancing. This was a FUN time for me, I love going out clubbing, but can never find anyone who will go with me. Students (the sort who I would think would want to go) haven't got enough energy to do it for some reason, such as wanting to write their PhD instead!
My daughter came with me as part of her Christmas present to me. I realise a 21 year old doesn't exactly want to go clubbing with her mother, but she did and she is a lot of fun to be…Continue
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Human biochemistry means that no two individuals are the same. Our biochemistry and our immune system is constantly changing and adapting according to the foods we eat and the lifestyle we lead. As a result generic "one size fits all" advice on health, fitness and well-being is, at best, random and will benefit some individuals and not others. Gore Bioscience eliminates that guesswork by using biochemical tests to analyse an individual's unique biochemistry to provide advice on health fitness and well-being that is relevant to that individual thereby allowing them to make positive changes to their lives and experience good health and well-being.
Good Ethical Practice
Calum Gore, founded Gore Bioscience on the proven scientific principal and the ethical absolute of the need to ensure that all clients are in good health before embarking on a new training program and/or radically altering their diet and that periodic testing is necessary to monitor every clients biochemistry to assess how it is adapting throughout a training and/or dietary program.
An International Client Base
In addition to its extensive private client list Gore Bioscience accepts client referrals from Personal Trainers, Nutritionists and Medical Practitioners throughout the UK, Ireland and Saudi Arabia.
Biochemical testing – a first response
Laboratory testing of biochemical samples, (e.g. blood, urine, hair etc.), is often used as a last resort to identify the cause in circumstances where a person is feeling lethargic, overweight or not responding (or displaying adverse reactions) to physical training and nutritional programs that they are on. That is not how it should be – biochemical testing should always be a first response to a client's health and fitness related needs.
Our biochemistry and our immune system are constantly changing and adapting according to the foods we eat and the lifestyle we lead often resulting in nutritional deficiencies and other anomalies that can affect our health, fitness levels and general sense of wellbeing. Without knowing whether or not a person has nutritional deficiencies or health markers that need to be improved advice on nutritional programs in pursuit of good health and fitness can only be generic "one size fits all" and will at best benefit some individuals and not others, but more troubling may have adverse effects.
Gore Bioscience has overcome that problem by providing a range of advanced biochemical laboratory tests that use biochemical samples, (e.g. blood, urine, hair etc.), taken from clients to identify individual biochemistry and assess nutritional deficiencies and identify health markers that need to be improved. When used as a first response to a client's request for help, the Gore Bioscience advanced biochemical laboratory tests take the guesswork out of providing the correct individualized nutritional programs and support to those wishing to improve their general wellbeing and also those contemplating or already actively engaged in physical training and/or nutritional programs for weight loss, strength training or improving athletic performance.
GBS Elite – for Personal Trainers and Nutritionists
Gore Bioscience also partners with an elite group of affiliated Personal Trainers and Nutritionists – GBS Elite – that use the Gore Bioscience diagnostic laboratory tests to ensure that their clients are in good health before embarking on a new training program and/or radically altering their diet and to periodically monitor their clients biochemistry to assess how it is adapting throughout a training and/or dietary program.
The Gore Bioscience diagnostic laboratory tests
Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Test
The Comprehensive Blood Chemistry Test uses fifty nine individual blood markers from just one blood sample, to assess a patient's general health and well-being. This test is an essential tool for Personal Trainers and Nutritionists that believe that it is ethical good practice to ensure that clients are in good health before actively engaging in physical training or radically altering their diet and that periodic testing is necessary to monitor every clients biochemistry to assess how it is adapting throughout a training and/or dietary program. Click here for more information about this test.
Mediator Release Test
The Mediator Release Test analyses blood samples to identify food sensitivities leading to symptoms of inflammation, stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, irritable bowel disease (i.e. Crohn's disease), ulcerative colitis, abdominal discomfort, and a weak immune system. This test is the most effective means to individualize a client's diet based on their body's immune system response to foods. It is beneficial for those that have experienced difficulty in losing weight on a previous diet or weight loss program and are looking to a Personal Trainer/Nutritionists for alternative weight loss solutions. Click here for more information about this test.
Urinary Hormone Metabolites Test
The Urinary Hormone Metabolites Test analyses urine samples to identify oestrogen and androgen imbalances which can result in a dysfunctional endocrine health system which can lead to the development of diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, sexual dysfunction, and a host of other hormone-related disorders that have negative effect on health and general well-being. This test also identifies adrenal fatigue through monitoring cortisol and its metabolites to diagnose sleep disruptions and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is particularly beneficial for those in fitness training programs looking for a true reflection of hormones and their effects on body shape. Click here for more information about this test.
Toxicology Test
The Toxicology Test analyses urine and hair follicle samples to identify abnormalities including signs of chronic fatigue, poor detoxification, hormone imbalances, poor thyroid function, frequent infections, or poor athletic recovery. The toxicology test identifies which toxins a client is most vulnerable to and the negative effects that those toxins are having on their general health and wellbeing. Athletes in particular will benefit from the results of the test by discovering how toxic load could be hampering their recovery by toxins causing oxidative stress to their body. Click here for more complete information about this test.
Bio Panel Test
The Bio Panel Test analyses blood samples to determine levels of the essential nutrients vitamin D3, zinc and magnesium which are crucial to muscle development, bone health, hormone production and mood regulation. That data is then analysed to provide the client with personally tailored nutritional advice to maintain the optimum levels of Vitamin D3, Zinc and Magnesium necessary for good health in keeping with the client's lifestyle and general goals for well-being and fitness. This test is particularly beneficial for those looking to lose weight, improve their mental health and sex drive or reduce stress, as well as athletes who wish to improve their performance or muscle mass. Click here for more complete information about this test.
Total Thyroid Screen Test
The Total Thyroid Screen Test analyses blood samples to identify abnormalities that are known to lead to weight related problems, low energy levels or irregular moods. This in-depth test assesses the performance of the thyroid, and analyses levels of selenium and iodine which are vital for effective thyroid function. With this information clients can be helped to improve their general health and if it is their goal to maximise their athletic performance. Click here for more complete information about this test.
Amino Acid Test
The Amino Acid Test analyses blood spot samples to identify deficiencies inhibiting muscle building, athletic performance and fitness levels as a result of neurological disorders, gastrointestinal problems or low energy. This test identifies clients with neurotransmitter problems, such as serotonin and dopamine, which regulate moods and prevent conditions such as depression, attention deficit disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. An amino acid test identifies a client's individual amino acid profile so that appropriate dietary changes and supplementation to optimise health and performance can be identified. Click here for more complete information about this test.
Taking Biochemical Samples
Blood samples are taken by a qualified phlebotomist in our offices in Leicester, in our consultancy rooms in London and by appointment at selected GBS Elite affiliated gyms/studios throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a panel of independent qualified phlebotomists throughout the UK and Ireland that are available to take blood samples and send them to our laboratories for testing.
In Saudi Arabia blood samples are taken by our qualified phlebotomist at our offices in Riyadh or by appointment with private clients.
Samples of urine and hair follicles are taken by clients using the Gore Bioscience self-sampling kits which are then posted by clients to our laboratory for analysis.
Test Results
The results of all Gore Bioscience tests are provided in a format that can be easily understood by the clients and acceptable to the Medical Practitioners, Personal Trainers and Nutritionists that refer their clients to Gore Bioscience for tests.
Interpreting Results and Follow-up Consultations
The expertise and support needed to interpret the results of tests for clients is provided by Gore Bioscience in follow-up consultations. These follow-up consultations are designed to provide clients with professional interpretation of the results of their tests and to provide guidance towards their goals for good health, fitness and general well-being. Consultations can be by telephone/Skype or in person with clients once every four weeks for a three to five month period depending on the test taken. During that period clients can also submit questions arising from their test or dietary and lifestyle plan and those questions will be responded to within 48 hours.
Personal consultations take place at our office in Leicester, in our consultancy rooms in London and by appointment at selected GBS Elite affiliated gyms/studios throughout the UK and Ireland. In Saudi Arabia personal consultations take place at our offices in Riyadh or by appointment with private clients. Platinum service consultations are available 24/7 subject to communication and travel logistics.
Whether a client is looking to improve their health and fitness, enhance their moods or overcome dietary conditions or enhance athletic performance, Gore Bioscience can provide bespoke biochemical tests and support to help them achieve their goal.


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Surf News
- 04 November 2008 | Surfing
It was a long six month holding period with three major amber alerts. Finally mother nature came to the table and delivered a solid 12'-15' Hawaiian scale swell for the APT/Chile, Pichilemu World Cup Tow-In Event.
APT event directors decided to go to Chile on Oct. 20th to monitor three potential swells in hopes of capturing the right swell for the first leg of the APT World Tour Tow-In Surfing Circuit 2008. On Oct. 31st. the last of three swells remaining in the holding period finally came and the first event of the 2008/2009 tour season was under way.
- 03 November 2008 | Surfing
Bede Durbidge (AUS), 25, claimed his third ASP World Tour career win with a victory at the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Imbituba, Brazil, today. Durbidge beat France's Jeremy Flores 17.76 to 9.86.
"I was totally in rhythm with the waves and Jeremy was on the other side of it," Durbidge said. "I just tried to pick up those rights. I didn't really get a good score on the lefts the whole time, so I was hunting those rights and also tried to get good waves in the beginning and surf relaxed. I felt great today, Jeremy was surfing so good and I knew that I had to push my turns."
Durbidge reclaims the World No. 2 position he held earlier in the year with the win, and heading into the last event of the year in Hawaii as the defending champion, has a good shot at finishing runner-up to nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA). He was rated 4th going into the event.
"It is pretty cool," Durbidge said. "I'm second to Kelly at the moment and he's my hero so I am stoked. I will try to put everything and all of my energy into finishing the year that way so let's see what happens."
Previous to his 1st place finish today, the best Durbidge had done in Brazil was equal 9th.
"It feels awesome," Durbidge said. "Brazil definitely has one of the best crowds on tour, the fans are just great and I had an incredible day."
The final berth against Durbdige was Flores' first. The 20-year-old was the youngest surfer in history to qualify for the ASP World Tour, and in just his second year on tour, has already proven himself. Unfortunately for him, Durbidge was unstoppable today.
- 01 November 2008 | Surfing
Leonardo di Caprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli is the new face of Hurley's surfwear line.
"Hurley does everything with a lot of genuine heart," she said, "and I love that Hurley's beach culture lifestyle incorporates fashion and makes it look and feel sexy and effortless. Every time I travel, I pack their pieces so I have the Hurley culture with me wherever I go."
Bar Refaeli just joined the Young Contemporary, a collection created for young women to integrate Hurley into their wardrobe with her own personal style. The campaign, which was shot by David Mushegain, debuted in October and will be shown through 2009.
"Anyone can hire a model," said Lyndsey Roach, Hurley's VP, marketing. "We wanted to do something different (for Young Contemporary). She lives this lifestyle."
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