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Competition for cucumber mask, mud baths and diet cure Munich October 21, 2009. Wellness is now becoming more common: active combat stress and promote health. For 52 percent of Germans, that is the perfect relaxing holiday. This is a Europe-wide survey of the Expedia online travel portal of 2844 people. Favourite goal is and remains your own home for a good half of all respondents. The stress is german health insurance according to a study of the technician and forsa 80 percent complain a growing burden in everyday life the Germans.
The search shapes the expectation of the wellness for a physical and mental balance accordingly. The Expedia survey shows that stress is particularly a German phenomenon. While 54 percent of German citizens are looking for a balance to everyday life, only 43 percent of Italians, 24 percent of the French, and eleven percent of the British type that. Active wellness with sports shows 40 percent of Germans of the solution. Health reasons are they also in comparison to other countries high in the rate (63 percent). The improvement of the own appearance is primary thing the Italians and French. Especially the Italian passion for spiritual mediation and pilgrimages. Longing almost half of surveyed Europeans planning to pampering and home a Wellnesstrip in the next 12 months.
Classically, it takes up to a week. Almost every fifth you can go longer well it. According to the most popular destinations is clear on the issue: in the home you feel most comfortable. Half of Europeans spending their vacation in their own country. The neighbouring countries are possible alternatives, if well cut off. Overall, the vast majority of Germans, French and Italians has already made experiences with wellness. Only the British are clearly lagging behind with only a third. Main obstacle is the money for them. Finally 82 per cent of all respondents and let it themselves like to pay the holiday for a week vacation to 1,000 euros on the table.

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The OPEC+ has agreed to reduce output by 9.7 million barrels per day for the coming May and June, after four days of talks. U.S. President Trump added pressure by threatening leader Saudi Arabia with Oil tariffs and other measures if it did not fix the market’s oversupply problem.
“The big Oil Deal with OPEC Plus is done,” Mr Trump said on Twitter on Sunday. “This will save hundreds of thousands of energy jobs in the United States. I would like to thank and congratulate President Putin of Russia and King Salman of Saudi Arabia. I just spoke to them from the Oval Office. Great deal for all!”
News of the deal briefly lifted oil prices on Monday, but those gains faded over the course of the day. Oil prices remained under pressure on Tuesday, dropping below $30 a barrel, with traders remained unconvinced that a deal to cut almost 10 percent of the world’s oil supply could prop up a market devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The first high-level meeting of the EU’s monitoring Framework for the UN Disability Convention will be held today and will see the Commission renew its commitment to promoting, protecting and monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities. The European Commission, Members of the European Parliament, the European Ombudsman, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and the European Disability Forum will meet in Brussels.
The EU has been party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the UN Convention) since January 2011. As of February 2015, 25 EU Member States have also ratified the UN Convention. Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands have signed, but not yet ratified. This means that the EU as well as those Member States that are parties to the UN Convention are committed to upholding and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities as enshrined in the UN Convention, within their respective powers. Restoring social fairness and creating a Union where discrimination has no place is a priority for the European Commission.
One in six people in the European Union – around 80 million – have a disability that ranges from mild to severe. Over one third of people aged over 75 have disabilities that restrict them to some extent. These numbers are set to rise as the EU population grows progressively older. Most of these people are all too often prevented from fully participating in society and the economy because of physical or other barriers, as well as discrimination.


Following the grand success of Sarileru Neekevvaru last year, hero Mahesh and director Anil Ravipudi had decided to collaborate with each other on another project. However, Mahesh, who is currently working on Sarkaru Vaari Paata, will next be joining hands with director Trivikram for his next project followed by an ambitious project helmed by Rajamouli next year.
This means that Mahesh will not be free to sign a new film until he wraps up Rajamouli’s film by 2022. On the other hand, Anil Ravipudi will be directing Balakrishna in his next project. In a latest interview, Anil gave an update on his second collaboration with Mahesh Babu.
“I already narrated the storyline to Mahesh sir and he liked it very much. However, his schedules are jam-packed for now and it will take a while before I get his dates again,” revealed Anil. Fans can expect one more commercial potboiler from the Sarileru duo.
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Studio Brynjar & Veronika revealed their 2016 Swarovski Designers of the Future Award commissions at Design Miami/Basel 2016. In addition, a sofa table by them is exhibited at Galerie Kreo’s stand.
Studio Brynjar & Veronika were chosen as one of the three 2016 Swarovski Designers of the Future Award winners at Maison & Objet Paris earlier this year. Their commissioned award pieces were revealed at Design Miami/Basel.
Brynjar and Veronika introduced three pieces collectively titled Currents.
Playing with the interaction between crystals and light, their fully functioning blind includes 30 specially created prismic slats that produces rainbow patterns when struck by light. Their decorative crystal sticks that cast coloured shadows, and they also showed an arrangement of liquid-seeming crystal tiles made using a 3D scan of water.
Now in its ninth year, the Designers of the Future Award gives up-and-coming designers the opportunity to create innovative new works. All of the designers visited Swarovski's historical base in Wattens, Austria, and were given access to the crystal manufacturer's archives, design teams and technology development programs.
In addition, the acclaimed design gallery Kreo exhibits at Design Miami/Basel, and their stand sG06 also includes a sofa table by Studio Brynjar & Veronika alongside works by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Pierre Charpin, Konstantin Grcic, Jaime Hayon and Hella Jongerius, to name a few.


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CPSUs asked to organise PLAC meeting regularly with MSMEs
Bhubaneswar: To make procurement process simpler for local enterprises, Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) are asked to conduct Plant Level Advisory Committee (PLAC) Meeting regularly for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the state. MSME DFO P K Gupta urged CPSUs to organise these meeting which enable small and medium enterprises to understand specific requirement of big industrial houses.
Addressing a seminar on ‘Public procurement policy for MSMEs and role of CPSEs’ he said that, “Chairman and CEOs of a CPSU heads PLAC meeting and local entrepreneurs are also members of it. If meeting held on regular interval entrepreneurs would get chance to interact with decision makers and can understand specific requirement of the organisation. Then they can prepare products which are suitable to them and chance for getting orders will increase.”
Mr. Gupta urged all CPSUs to organise PLAC meeting as earliest as possible. He also tells them to set up display centre like Nalco did, because many times small entrepreneurs do not feel comfortable to visit big plant or office. But in a display centre they can interact openly with officials easily.
He said that plan is also there to make necessary changes in Samadhan portal to make it better. We also communicated to MSME Ministry about various issues faced by entrepreneurs so that in the policy amendment process these input can be taken into consideration. We have ST/SC hubs to support ST/SC entrepreneurs and we need women hubs. In samadhan portal Rs 40,000 crore orders have been executed by PSUs and Central ministries till date. Contribution of MSME to it is 39% which is much higher than mandated 25% procurement target. But in case of ST/SC and Women entrepreneurs the contribution level is less than one percent which is far low than the mandated target of 4% and 3% respectively for these two categories. There is scope for improvement on which CPSUs can think seriously, He added.
On this occasion, Director (Commercial) of Nalco Mr. Sadashiv Samantray talks about the contribution of MSME sector to the economy in terms of employment and export. He urged small and medium enterprises of the state to raise their issues with help of Sambandh and Samadhan portal to get time bound solutions. Government is very serious about payment delay to MSMEs. CPSUs cannot import anything less than Rs 200 crore which is a big thrust for local entrepreneurs. Every organisation bound to float domestic tenders for small procurement. He added that, government allowed local industries to have technology tie up with foreign players and can make products inside India. They can sell these products to CPSUs. So, here there is huge scope for local enterprises to enhance their business further with foreign collaboration, He said.
This seminar is a part of the Propack Odisha 2022 and MSME Odisha Meet 2022 organised by Odisha Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME) to celebrates its 36th foundation day here in Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar which will run up to 2022 August 28. Other dignitaries present at the seminar were Somanath Tripathy, ED, RSP, Rourkela, Mihir Chandra, GM (MM), MCL, Pramod Kumar, ED, HAL, Gauri Sankar Dash, Chairman, OASME and Satwik Swain, Secy General, OASME.
Papers also presented by representatives of different organisations. On the second half of the day another seminar on subject ‘Opportunities of innovative technology transfer and commercialisation to MSMEs held where Sanjiv Mallick has given welcome address and Sabyasachi Maji introductory address. Other dignitaries are also present there.

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Unfortunately, there aren't any direct flights from Burbank to Houston. If you're thinking of flying from Burbank, CA Airport (BUR-Bob Hope) to Houston, TX Airport (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental), get ready to change planes. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada service this route with just one stopover. Use the break to stretch out those legs and get a bite to eat.
The shortest flight time from Burbank, CA Airport (BUR-Bob Hope) to Houston, TX Airport (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) is 3 hours and 57 minutes. Order a refreshment from the cabin crew, go over your travel itinerary or listen to that podcast — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
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Reba McEntire announced this week she is heading out on tour – and although she’s not coming to Canada, she’s taking a Canadian country star on the road.
“I’m ready to get back out there with my buddy Terri Clark,” McEntire told fans in a video message.
Clark, who was born in Quebec and raised in Alberta, will join McEntire on the 17-city trek between Oct. 13 and Nov. 19.
“When I got the phone call I just about jumped through the roof,” Clark said in a video message, describing McEntire as her “hero, mentor and friend.”
Clark has gone on tour with McEntire before, including 2005’s Two Hats and a Redhead Tour with Brad Paisley. The 53-year-old, who now calls Nashville home, has released 11 studio albums. Last year, Clark released her take on the Holly Williams song “The Highway,” which she said was inspired by the pandemic lockdowns and her urge to get back to performing.
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We are back here with the television impression report of last week, and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is ruling the list. The Asit Kumarr Modi backed show came back with fresh episodes, and it seems the fans are pleased with the same.
There was a hiccup on social media when few fans complained that they are missing the old humour of the show. But these numbers surely say otherwise. The show has been crowned as the most-watched television show in the week 29.
It’s been 12 years since Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been entertaining its fans. The list also includes shows like Rupali Ganguly’s comeback serial Anupamaa, Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Choti Sarrdaarni and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Let’s take a look at top television shows based on impressions:
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV) – 6477
Anupamaa (Star Plus) – 5942
Kundali Bhagya (Zee TV) – 5361
Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors) – 5091
Choti Sarrdaarni (Colors) – 4812
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) – 4793
Barrister Babu (Colors) – 4786
Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 (Colors) – 4610
Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV) – 4523
Shri Krishna (DD National) – 4481
Well, isn’t this interesting? Fans were evidently waiting for the comedy show, and these numbers say the same.
Also, according to a recent report in Times Of India, Gurucharan Singh aka Sodhi has quit the show. He has not returned to sets ever since the shoot resumed post lockdown. It’s also been said that the makers have approached Shah Rukh Khan’s former co-star from Dil To Pagal Hai, Balvinder Singh Suri, for the role.
However, an official confirmation about Gurucharan Singh quitting the show is yet to be made by the actor himself and the makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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The video: MIT's Patrick Bechon and Jean-Jacques Slotine have come up with a novel way to get robots to synchronize their activities, drawing inspiration from how bacteria interact. And to demonstrate their work, Bechon and Slotine chose a dance number that has seen more than its share of inspiring ensemble performances: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The researchers programmed a group of humanoid robots from Aldebaran Robotics to dance in unison by sensing their environment and coordinating their movements through a central server — rather than trying to awkwardly follow one another directly. (Watch a video below. ) This way, even if a robot gets out of step, it can catch up with its peers by communicating with the hub. Bacteria and some insects employ a similar technique — called quorum sensing — by sending out molecules that help them figure out how many organisms are around, and then coordinate their activities accordingly.
The reaction: We shrugged when robots started making sandwiches and guarding prisoners, and "we gave a collective 'meh' when they mastered darts," says Keith Wagstaff at TIME. But robots dancing in unison to "Thriller" is "something mankind can't ignore." But this "stunning" use of quorum sensing isn't "just about trying to create humanoid machines that can better entertain us," says Bob Yirka at Phys.org. If we can harness this idea on a larger scale, hundreds of robots could build or accomplish huge things "defined by their human masters." See for yourself:
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Five Years After the Genocide in Rwanda: Justice in Question
Five years after the beginning of the genocide, it is now time to review the progress made in administering justice to those implicated in its planning and implementation. This report will concentrate on three aspects: justice within Rwanda, through the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and in third countries
Rwanda faced a catastrophic situation in July 1994 at the end of the genocide: a climate of impunity predominated and the judicial machinery was practically non-existent. In order to ensure national reconstruction and the peaceful cohabitation of the two main ethnic communities, the justice system had to be reorganized throughout the country. This large-scale and exacting task was accomplished within five years thanks to government efforts, new legislation and considerable international support.
Over 900 people have been tried for genocide and crimes against humanity in proceedings that were generally found to be satisfactory. The number of trials rose from 300 in 1997 to 600 in 1998. This quantitative increase goes hand in hand with improvements in the quality of proceedings. Nevertheless, at this rate it will take 160 years to bring all detainees to court.
The report analyzes the law relating to genocide, arrests and releases, human and material resources, the situation in the prisons and more specific matters such as the rights of the defence, the participation of victims in the hearings, and the situation of women and minors. While acknowledging the remarkable work accomplished by the government, we recommend that international support should continue for another three years. We also propose a positive, albeit prudent approach to the initiatives launched to resolve the problem of how to deal with the 125,000 detainees awaiting trial, especially the implementation of the �gacaca�.
The second part of the report looks at how the ICTR is working. The Tribunal is currently detaining 36 suspects. Only five trials have so far been held. The first two were particularly important. Jean-Paul AKAYESU, former bougmestre of Taba, was found guilty of genocide on 2 September 1998. This was the first verdict of genocide rendered by an international tribunal and the first time that rape was treated as a crime against humanity. The trial of Jean KAMBANDA, formerly prime minister of the interim government, was of great significance as he pleaded guilty. This voluntary and public acknowledgement of genocide and his personal responsibility in it cut the ground from under the feet of the accused and others who had denied that a genocide had ever taken place.
The report points out that there has been a recent improvement in the functioning of the ICTR after its very difficult birth. However, ICG regrets that the Tribunal shows itself unwilling to co-operate with the judicial authorities in Rwanda and that its work is very little known there. Indeed, it is very difficult to find copies of verdicts issued by the ICTR, and these are never translated into Rwanda�s national language.
Finally, without detailing individual cases, the report analyzes the legal problems associated with proceedings against genocide suspects in third countries and recommends a more determined application of the principle of universal jurisdiction in regard to this crime.
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Treating Tobacco and Alcohol Problems: A Role for Clinical Psychologists
Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice
Although there is a high rate of cigarette smoking among alcohol abusers as compared to the general population, treatment professionals have been reluctant to treat both problems together. This is unfortunate, as the combined economic and health care costs of tobacco and alcohol problems are astronomical. In fact, the gross costs have more than doubled over the past 20 years. Because psychological treatments have been shown to be effective for both smoking and alcohol problems, clinical psychologists are in a unique position to help reduce these costs.
Toll, B. A.,
Sobell, L. C.,
Sobell, M. B.
(2001). Treating Tobacco and Alcohol Problems: A Role for Clinical Psychologists. Journal of Psychotherapy in Independent Practice, 2(1), 17-25.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/720

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Historians of workingmen in the antebellum United States have long been preoccupied with labor politics and with the racism, nativism, and misogyny of their public culture. Reading and Disorder in Antebellum America expands our account of such men by asking questions about their social and bodily lives that are more discrete, yet still engaged with the economic forces that radically altered working life as the market revolution transformed a rural, agricultural nation into one that was commercial, industrial, and urban.
To advance a more capacious view of workingmen, David M. Stewart turns to reading, which is where many first encountered antebellum change as a material fact. Tapping sources from serial fiction, reform tracts, and children’s books, to diet, land use policy, and personal correspondence, Stewart contends that in helping retool a workforce of farmers and artisans to meet the disciplinary needs of capital, the period’s burgeoning new print culture industry developed rhetoric that used emotional coercion to affect conduct. This rhetoric also became the basis for recreational idioms that compensated for the pain of both coercive reading itself and the world such reading produced. In the space between the disciplinary and recreational lives of workingmen, Reading and Disorder revises how we understand them as performative subjects, which is to say, as cause and effect of changing antebellum times.


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Do You Have An Interesting Pond Story?
A few weeks ago we received a couple of neat pictures of a Bullfrog named Jabba that has dined on small birds and now what appears to be a pretty good sized fish!
And here’s another angle on the feast…
Bullfrog’s are really quite interesting and as you can see, they are an amazing predator. Stomach content studies going back to 1913 suggest the bullfrog preys on any animal it can overpower and stuff down its throat. Bullfrog stomachs have been found to contain rodents, small turtles, snakes, frogs including bullfrogs, birds, even a bat, as well as the many invertebrates which are the usual food of the bullfrog.
To learn more about this interesting creature you can visit the bullfrog wikipedia page.
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You can post anything you like below, or if you have pictures you’d like to send along, email us at email@example.com and we’ll post the story on the pond blog sometime down the road.
Thanks to Violet for sharing Jabba with us!
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As Violet’s story about Jabba indicates, Bullfrogs readily feed on other pond critters. I’d like to stress that this species should not be released in ponds. Research has shown that it can reduce local native amphibian populations and can carry a disease which has been implicated in the decline of frog populations. Although Bullfrogs/tadpoles can be purchased on the web, pond enthusiasts should be aware of the impact of this species. It will ultimately move out of their pond, populating local wetlands, streams, ditches.
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T. Rowe Price: Parents of Only Boys Place Greater Priority on College Than Parents of Only Girls
Parents of all boys are saving more and willing to spend more on their kids’ college education than parents of all girls
September 21, 2017 /3BL Media/ - T. Rowe Price’s 2017 Parents, Kids & Money Survey, which sampled parents of 8 to 14 year olds nationally and their kids, looked at households with kids of only one gender and found that parents who have all boys are going to greater lengths to support their kids’ college education than parents of all girls. To understand the potential role of gender, the survey findings were analyzed to look at families with kids of only one gender, including families with one, two, three, or more kids of a single gender.
“I’m glad to see that parents of all girls seem cost-conscious about college, since price should be an important consideration, but it’s troubling that they aren’t saving as much for their kids’ college,” says Roger Young, a senior financial planner at T. Rowe Price and father of three. “Parents of both boys and girls should prepare for college costs by aiming to save at least enough for a down payment on college.
“A willingness to save more, pay more, and borrow more among parents of all boys suggests there may still be some antiquated expectations based on gender. This is somewhat ironic as more women are attending and graduating from college now than men,” says Mr. Young.
Additional survey findings revealed that parents are still willing to scale back their retirement in order to cover their kids’ college education. Similar findings have been reported in previous T. Rowe Price surveys.
“It’s a difficult balancing act to fully fund retirement and save for kids’ college education. Parents will always go to great lengths to provide for their kids, but they should be cautious about prioritizing college over retirement,” Mr. Young says. “College degrees come with a variety of price tags and there are multiple ways to pay for a degree, but nearly everyone should supplement Social Security with personal savings to ensure a comfortable retirement.”
Mr. Young notes that September is college savings month. T. Rowe Price encourages parents to invest in their kids’ futures by saving for their college and discussing money matters with them at least weekly. The survey found that parents who discuss financial topics with their kids at least once a week are more likely to have kids who say they are smart about money (64% vs. 41%).To help, the firm created MoneyConfidentKids.com, which provides free online games for kids; tips for parents that are focused on financial concepts such as goal setting, spending versus saving, inflation, asset allocation, and investment diversification; as well as lessons for educators.
Parents Support Boys’ College Education More than Girls’
- Parents of all boys are more likely to have money saved for college: 50% of parents of all boys have money saved for their kids’ college compared with only 39% of parents of all girls. Additionally, among the parents who do save for their kids’ college, parents of all boys contribute to their kids’ college savings more frequently, with 83% contributing at least monthly compared with 70% of parents of all girls.
- Parents of all boys are more likely to say they will cover the entire cost of college: 17% of parents of all boys say they will be able to cover the entire cost of college compared with only 8% of parents of all girls.
- Parents with only boys are less likely to consider a lower cost college: Only 60% of parents of all boys agree with the statement, “I would consider sending my kids to a less expensive college to avoid taking on student loans,” compared with 72% of parents of all girls who agree with that statement.
- There is a greater willingness among parents of all boys to take on significant student debt: 23% of parents of all boys are willing to personally take on $75,000 or more in student loans compared to only 12% of parents of all girls. Parents of all boys are also more willing to let their kids take on significant student debt, with 29% saying they are willing to let their kids take with $50,000 or more in student loans, compared to only 17% of parents of only girls.
- Most parents of all boys prioritize college savings over retirement savings, but only half of parents of all girls do: 68% of parents of all boys say that saving for their kids’ education is a greater priority than saving for retirement, compared to 50% of parents of all girls who said that college savings is a greater priority.
- And more boys agree that their college saving is more important than their parents’ retirement: 45% of boys think it’s more important for their parents to save for their college over their parents’ retirement, compared with only 27% of girls.
- More boys say their parents are saving for their college: 65% of boys reported that their parents are saving for their college compared with only 53% of girls.
- Dads of all boys place particularly strong emphasis on college: Dads of all boys are particularly likely to say that saving for their kids’ college is a priority over saving for retirement (73% vs. 28%), even when compared with moms of all boys (63% vs. 37%). Similarly, more dads of all boys are willing to take $75,000 or more in college debt for their kids (33%) compared with moms of all boys (14%).
Parents of Boys and Girls Short-change Retirement for Kids’ College
- More parents are saving for their kids’ college than their own retirement: 53% of parents are saving for their kids’ college and 49% are saving for their own retirement.
- Parents are willing to delay their retirement to cover college costs: 73% of parents agree with the statement, “I’d be willing to delay my retirement to pay for my kids’ college education.”
- Parents are more likely to pull money from retirement savings than college savings: 44% of parents have pulled money from their retirement savings over the past two years compared with only 32% of parents who have pulled money from their kids’ college savings during that time span.
- Kids’ education is the second most common reason parents tap retirement savings: 33% of parents who have pulled money from retirement savings in the past two years did so to cover their kids’ college education. This is the second most common reason selected behind only paying off debt (35%).
- Some parents anticipate pulling money from their retirement savings to cover college costs: 14% of parents anticipate pulling money from their retirement to cover their kids’ college costs.
About the Survey
The ninth annual T. Rowe Price Parents, Kids & Money Survey, conducted by Research Now, aimed to understand the basic financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of both parents of kids ages 8 to 14 and their kids ages 8 to 14. The survey was fielded from January 18, 2017, through January 26, 2017, with a sample size of 1,014 parents and 1,014 kids ages 8 to 14. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points. All statistical testing done among subgroups (e.g., boys versus girls) is conducted at the 90% or 95% confidence level, depending on sample sizes. Reporting includes only findings that are statistically significant at these levels.
About T. Rowe Price
Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (troweprice.com) is a global investment management organization with $934 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2017. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The company also offers a variety of sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research. For more information, visit troweprice.com or our Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook sites.
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Janelle Monáe has been called a style provocateur; an individual cleverly redefining the modern idea of the musical artist. And she is someone who has done this the only way imaginable – her own. We recently sat down with Janelle to talk about what music inspires her, what makes her tick, and what we can expect from the newest Sonos artist and COVERGIRL.
Sonos: Huge thanks again to you and your friends and creative collaborators The Wondaland Arts Society for appearing in our new ad campaign and opening the Wondaland headquarters to us for the shoot.
Janelle Monáe: We had a great time working on the video. I think it really shows the Wondaland Arts Society in full effect and reflects our energy, our aesthetic and some of the people and music we love. I’ve had great feedback from people that enjoyed seeing it.
Sonos: You’ve been a busy woman this year- touring the world, performing at the White House, and being chosen as the newest face of Sonos and COVERGIRL. How do these diverse live events and new experiences help you stay inspired while writing new music?
JM: I’ve been fortunate to meet so many diverse people from different walks of life. I listen to their stories and it inspires me to want to write music to help guide them through life. No matter where you come from you still need inspiration. Life is full of highs and lows. I aim to uplift.
Sonos: We recently saw you cover “I Want You Back” at the AfroPunk festival. How influential are Motown hits to your performance style?
JM: I’m thankful to Berry Gordy for putting out such incredible soulful timeless acts. I would have never discovered 2 of my favorite voices, « little Michael Jackson, » and Stevie Wonder, had he not. He was one of the inspirations behind the record label I co-founded, The Wondaland Arts Society. We study how Motown released music in the 60’s and 70’s a lot. They have a great blueprint.
Sonos: Tell us about the Wondaland Arts Society and how that project started. Are there any artists or recommended songs we should keep an eye out for?
JM: The Wondaland Arts Society is an arts collective and independent recording label I co-founded with Nate Wonder & Chuck Lightning. Roman GianArthur & Deep Cotton are my label-mates and are dynamic self-produced artists the world needs to know. I get my wildest listening experiences listening to their music. Check out Deep Cotton’s song « We’re Far Enough From Heaven Now We Can Freak Out » on http://www.sonos.com/listeningisback/janellemonae and in our commercial!
Sonos: What is your Sonos-style? How do you use listen to music at home?
JM: I have several SONOS PLAY:3’s and PLAY:5’s around our studio and in each room of my house. Having SONOS really makes listening to all my favorite music and discovering music from around the world easy.
Sonos: Okay – if you had to choose five songs that influenced you the most? Which would they be?
– The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill – Bombs Over Baghdad – OutKast – Let’s Go Crazy – Prince – Girl Blue – Stevie Wonder – Shape of Things to Come – Max Frost & The Troopers
Sonos: What was the first album you ever bought?
JM: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Sonos: What was the first concert you attended?
JM: Smoking Grooves Tour with Outkast, Erykah Badu, & George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic
Sonos: Who are your favorite artists right now?
JM: Deep Cotton and Roman GianArthur. They’re exciting, self-produced, visionary new artists.
The Deep Cotton track Janelle mentions is currently burning up the iTunes and Billboard charts. Get a free download here. And if you haven’t already, check out the Sonos/Janelle Monáe collaboration videos here. Outside of being a talented musician with impeccable style, Janelle Monáe continues to be a creative force with the Wondaland Arts Society. We’re excited for our Sonos Artist and can’t wait to see what’s next.


The cryptocurrency reached $0.49 at the moment. The digital coin started trading on the platform for professional traders.
The price of COTI token increased by 63% ahead of its listing on the Coinbase Pro exchange for professional traders. Trading of the digital coin on the exchange started on August 26. At the moment the value of the digital coin reached $0.49. The token is trading at $0.40 and has a capitalization of $341.9 million, according to CoinGecko.
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Canadian producer JIIN has shared his official debut release, titled "Fucked Up," collaborating with fellow Toronto artist Daniel Caesar. Using a retro lo-fi instrumental with Caesar's versatile vocals, the track creates a relaxing-yet-haunting ambiance. "Fucked Up" is expected to be on JIIN's first full-length project, an EP titled Cult Hymns, slated for release within the year. Also, view our recent feature profiling emerging artists in Toronto, titled Running Through The Six, which includes Daniel Caesar. His newest EP Praise Break can be heard in its entirety on his SoundCloud.
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Once again I am super sorry this is late, my life has been super busy that past few weeks I am actually surprised I have managed to fit this show in! While she sleeps/The Junction, Plymouth/ 24.03.15 Being home for easter meant I was finally able to attend a South west show, something which I […]Read More LIVE REVIEW: While she sleeps!
Enter Shikari/ Motorpoint Arena / 23.02.2016 I’m sorry this is a week late but I have been super busy with uni work and I haven’t found the time to sit down and write this. Luckily, the show was that memorable I haven’t forgotten a single moment. I first heard about this tour a couple […]Read More LIVE REVIEW: Enter Shikari!
No I do not mean I have a group of made of boys in my head, I mean fictional characters that I stupidly fell in love with. I think most literature students or ‘book worms’ can relate to the agonising feeling of falling in love with a character that will never exist. Not only do […]Read More My fictional boyfriends..
All time low/Good charlotte/10.02.16/Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena Okay, so I saw all time low and good charlotte on Wednesday, I have always loved both bands- at one point all time low were my favourite band. So this night was a massive throwback to my younger teen years, I think its safe to say I was not […]Read More LIVE REVIEW: All Time Low
Shikari Sound System/28.01.2016/The Bunker, Cardiff After missing their set at Reading Festival a few years back, when this was announced I knew I had to go. I have been to a few DJ sets at Bunker before, so I didn’t really know what to expect.I knew they would play a few Shikari remixes but I was […]Read More LIVE REVIEW: Shikari Sound System
As 2015 is coming to an end I’ve decided to start a blog once again, hopefully it’ll stick this time! As my festival and concert season has finished for the year I figured the best way to start this blog is to summarise my personal highlights of the year! METALLICA/READING FESTIVAL/ 29.08.2015 Of course, the […]Read More Top 3 live shows of 2015!!

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The city of Boise has revived its proposed overhaul of taxi ordinances after making changes requested by drivers.
With 24 cars ABC is one of Boise’s largest taxi companies. Tom Walker owns it. He objects to Boise’s proposed rule changes even though he says he’s already doing most of them. That includes the requirement that cabs take credit and debit cards.
“I’m still trying to figure out why city hall thinks they have to micro manage this business." Walker says, "We’re told what we can wear, how much we can charge, where we can operate, now they’re going to tell us what kind of transactions we have to take.”
Walker says one rule that will hit him directly is the seven year age limit on new taxis. The last version had a five year age limit. City spokesman Adam Park says they added two years in response to driver requests.
“They say a good compromise is when no one’s happy." Park says, "We understand that there’s going to be a certain level of displeasure, but in order to have good taxi service you do have to have a certain level of regulation.”
Park says the city made other concessions and even the seven year limit has a number of exemptions for older cars.


For more than two years, the U.S. border has been entirely closed to people fleeing persecution under a policy called “Title 42.” In March 2020, the Trump administration created this policy to stop asylum seekers from entering the United States. There simply is no legal, practical, public health, or moral reason to keep Title 42 in effect one day longer.
First, our track record in using infectious disease as a pretext to turn away immigrants is a shameful one. From 1882 to 1943, our immigration law kept out Chinese immigrants because “we” said they all had syphilis. From 1890s to the 1920s, we turned away Jewish refugees fleeing from pogroms because “we” said they had tuberculous.
This is Title 42. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have used the pretext of COVID-19 to keep out today’s asylum seekers. Although all international travelers bear similar risks of being exposed to COVID-19, every other citizen traveler, green card holder, business visa holder, and tourist can get into the United States with a (mildly) inconvenient process of providing a recent negative COVID test. But for asylum seekers, a negative COVID test and even vaccination is not enough to enter the country. Title 42 assumes that they are unable to be free of disease.
Second, the public health justification is not true. Starting on day one, experts at the Centers for Disease Control never supported this policy. Studies since then agree that COVID-19 is not spread by migrants entering our country. In fact, with vaccines and common-sense precautions, a very serious disease has morphed to an endemic that we are learning to manage with nuance.
Third, Title 42 is having an unconscionable impact on people at our border.
The asylum seekers at our doorstep are from all over the world. They are from Cuba, Venezuela, Eritrea, Nigeria, Romania, and even Ukraine. Instead of being let into the country where they can ask for asylum, they must either stay in Mexico, where cartels rob, kidnap, rape, and kill them with impunity, or are returned to the countries from which they fled.
A common counter argument is, won’t we be overrun if we open the borders? The short answer is no. Ending Title 42 is not a radical reimagining of the border; it is simply a return to the asylum processing that existed for decades prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 1, 2022, the CDC terminated Title 42 effective May 23, and President Biden proposed sending trained asylum officers to screen applicants as before. For those who qualify, they get the right to apply for asylum. And most do. In 2016, 88% of people at the southern border who were interviewed by an asylum officer had a credible claim for protection.
For those who don’t, they are subject to the normal expedited removal process, a rapid deportation process that, while fast, at least has some basic rules and protections, unlike Title 42.
A second concern is: Aren’t we encouraging people to come to the U.S. by making it easier? Again, the answer is no.
As we can see with the Ukrainians, people don’t want to leave their home unless they have no other choice. People at the border do not come here after assessing the pros and cons our immigration policy. They come here because they want their children to live.
I strongly encourage you to contact our Senators and encourage them to vote no on any legislation that would extend Title 42. That is common sense and the right thing to do.
Kari Hong lives in Missoula with her family. She has been an immigration attorney for twenty years and is currently a Ninth Circuit attorney at the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project
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I have a new favorite taco place. When we went there last weekend, and I tried The Independent, I knew that I had to re-create it to prevent me from wanting to go there every single weekend.
It did not take me long to attempt to make it because I was already craving it yesterday, and since it was Tuesday, I knew that it was destined to be a our Tuesday Taco meal.
I was not positive if the littles would like the fried portobellos, but I knew that they would be happy with the beans, corn, tortillas, chips, and salsa. So, I proceeded with the meal, knowing that it was something that might not go over well with everyone else in the family.
I was half right. Sean and Gabriel loved it. And, as predicted, Summer and Ethan got by on everything else, omitting the portobellos from their meal. One day they will get there…
I was extremely pleased with the meal because it was so very close to what I had experienced over the weekend. Knowing that I can make it myself whenever I want brings a smile to my face and makes me realize that it is one of the very reasons that I fell in love with cooking. Success with food in the kitchen is a very satisfying feeling.
Portobello, Black Bean, and Corn Tacos
For the Mushrooms
3 portobello mushrooms
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
2 cups Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2-3 cups canola oil
For the Sauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
For the Corn
2 cups fresh or frozen corn, cooked
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon dill relish (you can make it fresh or use store-bought)
For the Tacos
Refried black beans
Fresh salsa, optional
Preparing the Fried Portobello Mushrooms
- Slice mushrooms in strips.
- Add the flour to a ziplock bag, and place the mushrooms in the bag with the flour.
- Shake to coat, and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix together the milk and egg to create an egg wash.
- Place the panko bread crumbs in a bowl wide enough for dredging, and mix in the seasoned salt and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the canola oil into a skillet or large pot, and heat over medium high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, place the mushrooms strips in the milk mixture, covering both sides. Then, dredge through the bread crumbs.
- Place in the hot oil.
- Continue with each of the strips, cooking on each side 2-3 minutes, until browned.
- Place the cooked portobello mushrooms onto a paper-towel lined plate and immediately sprinkle with Kosher salt.
Preparing the Sauce
- Mix together the sour cream and whipping cream until smooth.
- Add in the pepper sauce and lime juice, continue to whisk together.
- Sprinkle in the Kosher salt and black pepper.
Preparing the Corn
- Cook or roast the corn.
- Add in the fresh or prepared relish and the seasoned salt.
Putting It All Together
- Place one flour tortilla on a plate.
- Spread black beans on the tortilla.
- Place 1-2 fried portobello mushrooms strips on top of the beans.
- Add 1-2 avocado slices on top of the mushroom strips.
- Sprinkle the corn and goat cheese over everything.
- Top with a generous drizzle of the sauce.
- Add fresh salsa and cilantro to finish it off, optional.
When I made fish tacos a few weeks ago, I decided that they would not be as good with store-bought tortillas. I wanted the real deal. That led me on my search for the perfect homemade tortillas. I started with Homesick Texan, and my mission was quickly accomplished. These flour tortillas are perfect, and I cannot imagine ever eating the store bought ones again.
I found this recipe on Homesick Texan, where she had adapted it from The Border Cookbook by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison.
Two cups of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of canola oil
3/4 cups of warm milk
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and oil.
- Slowly add the warm milk.
- Stir until a loose, sticky ball is formed.
- Knead for two minutes on a floured surface. Dough should be firm and soft.
- Place dough in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap for 20 minutes.
- After the dough has rested, break off eight sections. Roll them into balls in your hands, and place on a plate.
- C balls with damp cloth or plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
- After dough has rested, one at a time place a dough ball on a floured surface, pat it out into a four-inch circle, and then roll with a rolling pin from the center until it’s thin and about eight inches in diameter. Don’t over-work the dough, or it will be too stiff. You want light, fluffy tortillas. Keep rolled-out tortillas covered until ready to cook.
- On a preheated pancake griddle or cast iron pan, cook the tortilla about thirty seconds on each side. It should start to puff a bit when it’s done.
- Keep cooked tortillas covered wrapped in a napkin until ready to eat.
- Makes eight tortillas.
We decided to start our spring break a little early. Sean had taken Friday off work so that we go could to Sea World. Since it was rainy and cold, Sea World was out. But, not being ones to let a little rain drag us down, we changed our plans and declared it Family Fun Day. We went to lunch. And, then we went bowling. It was Summer and Ethan’s first time to bowl. They started with the little bowling rack and then advanced to rolling the ball all by themselves. Gabriel was the ultimate big brother, helping them with their first bowling adventure. Watching the littles bowl was the highlight of the trip. They had so much fun. Ethan was full of cheers and high-fives. I loved his enthusiasm about it all. And, watching Summer’s joyful heart, as she jumped, cheered, and gave it her all, was simply infectious. After bowling, they played a few video games. The finale of the day was a trip to Toys R Us, where they each picked out a toy, game or movie. Truth be told, I was not feeling my best. I had a little stomach bug on Thursday, and I was still feeling off on Friday. However, it is amazing how Family Fun Day took my mind off of not feeling well. My family has a way of bringing out the best in me, even on my not-so-good days. It is one of the many wonderful things about being a mom. I did not make these Fish Tacos on Family Fun Day, but I wanted to share them with you today because the day that I made them was an impromptu family fun in the kitchen day. The littles were all in the kitchen with me, and we were listening to music, having a great time. For some reason, I just had it all together that day, and everything was coming along magically…until…Ethan accidentally dumped salsa all over Dakota, our sweet dog. I did kind of freak out for a second because I was rolling out homemade tortillas, looking at salsa everywhere, and wondering how everything went from smooth sailing to chaos in .5 seconds. But, somehow, someway, everything still came together. I told Dakota to freeze, and she actually obeyed me. The littles went to play. I finished rolling tortillas. And, then I bathed Dakota. Miracle of all miracles is that dinner was still on the table by the time that Sean got home. And by dinner, I mean, fish tacos, homemade spicy coleslaw, and delicious fresh tortillas. Unicorns, rainbows, and fairies all must have appeared to pull that off. Best of all…it was an absolutely amazing dinner.
The fish portion of the fish tacos was inspired by a recipe that I found on All Recipes.
2 pounds tilapia fillets
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 whole lime, juiced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt, sprinkled over fish
Black pepper, sprinkled over fish
Black beans, cooked
Frozen corn, cooked
Creamy taco sauce
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin and garlic.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper, and place in a ziplock bag or large bowl.
- Pour marinade over fish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Place foil on baking pan, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Add the fish, in a single layer, to the baking pan.
- Broil fish for 2-3 minutes, turn, and broil for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- While the fish is broiling, cook the black bean and corn.
- After the fish is cooked, and can easily flake with a fork, remove it to a platter. Using two forks, cut it into chunks.
- Serve in homemade tortillas with corn, black beans, and creamy taco sauce.
I will share the recipes for the spicy coleslaw and homemade tortillas later this week.
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Why Is Behavior Change So Hard?
Tips for coaches and consultants to help clients change.
Posted March 20, 2018
Humans are great at setting goals, but not nearly as good at attaining them. Why? Countless resources have been dedicated to answering that question in academic fields, including consulting psychology, management, and social psychology. And even those efforts must be dwarfed by the cumulative time spent pondering the question by every human being who set a goal and failed to achieve it.
In a new paper in the Consulting Psychology Journal, I provide a conceptual framework to explain why behavior change can be so hard. The framework draws upon neuroscientific data, as well as theory and research from social, cognitive, and clinical psychology. The purpose of the paper is to provide consultants and coaches with new, evidence-based tools to help their clients understand why they struggle to change their behavior. Insight into the underlying factors that make behavior change hard can highlight ways that clients and coaches can work together to overcome them.
As a researcher working at the interface of psychology and neuroscience, I've spent the past decade and a half considering how knowledge about the human brain can inform behavior change interventions. I've found that one of the most useful approaches is to divide behavior change into two broad components: the will and the way.
The way I'm using it here, the “will” refers to the motivational and emotional aspects of behavior change. The will is the “why” of behavior change. Why is the behavior important to you? Why do you want to change? Why now?
In contrast, the “way” refers to the cognitive and informational aspects of behavior change. The way is the “how” of behavior change. How is behavior change going to unfold? What skills and capacities does it require? What is the specific plan?
Both the will and the way are necessary for successful behavior change. A goal requires a will and a way. But neuroscience has revealed that the brain systems involved in those two sides of the behavior change coin are entirely different from each other. Likewise, the interventions that a coach can use to help a client who is struggling with behavior change would be very different if the problem were related to the will or the way.
The first step for a coach is to identify the nature of the problem. Is the barrier to change a lack of knowledge, skill, or capacity? Then tools can be identified to address those “way” issues. Alternatively, perhaps the client knows what to do and how to do it, but just can't. Then a motivational program is in order. And the options are not mutually exclusive: Sometimes skill-building is required in addition to finding motivation. But even in that case, it can be useful to acknowledge the distinction between the two and address them separately.
Learning new skills, abilities, and information requires executive function, which is the term neuroscientists use to describe the “way.” A core feature of executive function is that it demands conscious attention, and we can only fully attend to one thing at a time. Deploying executive function to deal with one goal means that other goals are pushed into the mental background. In economic terms, there is an opportunity cost to deploying the way. That cost is reflected in the sense of effort. So, changing behavior can feel hard, because it means directing your limited mental focus on one goal and ignoring others.
But what about cases when the skills and knowledge are there, but the will is not? Why can it feel so hard to motivate yourself to do something that you have the ability to do? In the Consulting Psychology Journal paper, I describe how motivation is intertwined with reward value, and reward value, in turn, is deeply influenced by past experience. An important consequence of this biological fact is that new behaviors are rarely as motivating as existing ones that have previously been rewarded. Why try that new exercise, for example, when it may or may not feel good, and you know for sure that watching Netflix will be enjoyable?
Of course, people do engage in new behaviors and for a variety of reasons. It's not that new behaviors can't be rewarding; it's just that they'll usually be the underdog compared to alternatives that are well learned. The key for coaches and consultants is to help clients identify ways of engaging with new tasks that make them rewarding.
One such approach is to increase reward with personal sources of value by linking the new behavior with core values and beliefs that are central to a client's identity. Another is to increase reward with social value by leveraging social norms and interpersonal relationships to increase the importance of a goal. Both of these cases have an advantage over tangible forms of value, such as money, because they can be far more enduring and universal. Money runs out and doesn't have the same meaning for all people, but we all have core values and care deeply about our social ties.
Behavior change will always be hard. No advice can change that. But neuroscience can provide insights about how, when, and why behavior change efforts succeed and fail. This knowledge can uncover new ways for coaches and their clients to promote change — and makes behavior change seem less daunting in the process.
Berkman, E.T. (2018). The neuroscience of goals and behavior change: Lessons learned for consulting psychology. Consulting Psychology Journal, 70, 28-44.

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August is set to be a busy time for culture vultures in the border country region, with a number of high-profile actors, writers, musicians and performers set to converge on six border counties in the name of art from August 2nd – 19th.
A pair of festivals curated under the Arts Over Borders banner – the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival and the Lughnasa FrielFest: Brian Friel International Festival – will take place throughout the month, with the likes of Adrian Dunbar, Maxine Peake, Tamsin Greig, Imogen Stubbs, Natascha McElhone, Rory Kinnear, Alex Jennings, Camille O'Sullivan, Frances Barber, Ian McElhinney, Sean McGinley, Patrick Bergin and Colin McGinley in attendance.
The sixth Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival will run in Fermanagh, Omagh and Cavan from August 2nd – 5th, while the third annual Lughnasa FrielFest: Brian Friel International Festival will take place in venues across Derry, Omagh, Donegal and the Causeway Coast from August 9th – 19th.
If you're expecting shows and performances in bog-standard theatres and venues, meanwhile, forget it: spaces including a PSNI station, an underground cave, the Derry Walls, crypts and beaches will all make for unusual settings throughout both festivals, bringing art to unexpected places in the best possible way – as well as continuing to foster ties between both communities.
Highlights of the Beckett Festival include an exhibition of-sorts titled Three (or more) Billboards Outside Enniskillen & Sligo, which will see works by Beckett and W.B. Yeats displayed on billboards outside both towns; an experimental riff on Waiting for Godot titled Purgatorio: Walking for Waiting for Godot, which will take place at the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark (which straddles the border) and will see the audience seated across both sides of it; while Adrian Dunbar and Ciaran McMenamin will read from Beckett's prose works at St. Michael's Crypt in Enniskillen. Elsewhere, there will be music from Camille O'Sullivan and a performance of Beckett's final play What Where by the Kabosh Theatre Company, amongst others.
Lughnasa FrielFest, on the other hand, will run with a theme beloved of the late Omagh-born playwright: the works of Grecian poet Homer. Performances of Homer's The Odyssey will take place on the beaches of Donegal and Derry, while The Iliad will be staged on the famous city walls of the latter and will feature Maxine Peake, Natascha McElhone and others. Friel's own work will be celebrated, too, with his translation of Chekhov's The Three Sisters running in Derry, a rehearsed reading of The Yalta Game in Moville, and unique performances of his masterpiece Faith Healer, which will see the audience bussed to several locations as each actor - Tamsin Greig and Alex Jennings on the first weekend, Rory Kinnear and Laura Donnelly on the second - brings their own (unrehearsed and undirected) interpretation of the work.
Other highlights include a conversation with lauded playwright Jez Butterworth (Jerusalem, The Ferryman) in Letterkenny, a conversation with Derry Girls writer/creator Lisa McGee and more.
For further information the Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival and the Lughnasa FrielFest: Brian Friel International Festival, go here.


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The Kung Fu Kronicle is a newsletter for The Official Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Fan Club. It includes interviews, photos, trivia, and descriptions of set visits.
was published in May 1996. It has three pages of interviews with David Carradine and a three-page set report plus more. Set visits, signing visits, Kung Fu Fan Festival report, tipped in color photographs of Carradine at signing and playing piano, poetry, Carradine artwork, list of his community service activities, and more.


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Belt out some jazz or honky tonk tunes wherever you are! Perfect gift for the classic music lover. Includes a song sheet and polishing cloth. Measures 4″ L x 1″ W x .75″ H. Stored in a durable metal tin measuring 4.5″ L x 1.75″ W x 1.25″ H.
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Jan 26, 2016
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Jan 23, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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Jan 21, 2016
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Jan 13, 2016
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Jan 12, 2016
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Jan 07, 2016
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Dec 22, 2015
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Dec 21, 2015
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Garden of Life, Alicia Silverstone partner on apple cider vinegar gummies
Garden of Life has an interesting collaboration up its sleeve.
The nutritional products brand is joining forces with actress Alicia Silverstone on a line of apple cider vinegar gummies.
Mykind Organics Apple Cider Vinegar gummies are Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan and gluten-free, the Los Angeles-based company said.
“We believe in the wisdom of nature, and when we saw apple cider vinegar rising in popularity, we knew we could address this market with truly clean, scientifically formulated and innovative formulas designed to help our consumers reach their goals,” Brian Ray, Garden of Life president said.
Featuring such ingredients as organic apples that have been fermented, the line aims to support specific health benefits, the company said.
Products part of the co-created line include:
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies, which contain B12 and organic fruit;
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Probiotic Gummies, which aim to deliver two billion CFU’s of probiotics for digestive and immune support;
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Energy Gummies, which feature whole food B12 plus, coffeeberry and green tea; and
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Diet Gummies, which contain ingredients that look to aid in burning fat and maintaining blood sugar.
“I wanted to make these gummies special, the way I like to do everything with mykind Organics, in the most natural and healthy way,” Silverstone said. “From the moment you see our label, to the first taste of deliciousness, through the way you feel when you take them, you can see they are made differently, from the highest quality, most nourishing ingredients available. That is truly what makes us different and what sets us apart.”
The mykind Organics Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies are available for purchase online at gardenoflife.com, Amazon.com and at such retailers including Whole Foods Market.

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What is perillal leaf? What is it used for?
The perilla is a purplish plant that grows throughout east Asia, especially in the hills and mountains of China and Japan. It can reach a height of approximately two feet, with scented flowers that bloom in July and August.
Different parts of the perilla are used for different conditions. This article discusses the use of perilla stem; perilla seed and perilla leaf are discussed elsewhere.
Perilla leaves are spade-shaped and ridged, and range in color from dark green to purple. Like the stems, perilla leaves are harvested in the summer and autumn, and allowed to dry in the air before being used in herbal remedies.
Perilla leaves are warm and acrid, according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, and are associated with the Lung and Spleen meridians. Its functions are to dispel wind cold and regulate qi. Traditionally, perilla leaves are used to treat colds, stuffy chests and abdominal pain, to stop stomachaches and diarrhea, and to prevent coughs. Occasionally, they are used to treat morning sickness. In addition, perilla leaves can be used with other herbs to treat food poisoning caused by eating bad seafood.
How much perilla leaf should I take?
The typical dosage of perilla leaf is between 3 and 12 grams, decocted in water. When creating a decoction, perilla leaves should be boiled no longer than 10 minutes.
What forms of perilla leaf are available?
Crushed, dried perilla leaf can be found at many herbal shops, Asian markets and specialty stores. Powdered perilla leaf is also available in some locations.
What can happen if I take too much perilla leaf? Are there any interactions I should be aware of? What precautions should I take?
As of this writing, there are no known side-effects from taking large doses of perilla leaf, nor are there any known drug interactions. Women who are pregnant should use perilla leaf only under a health care provider's supervision. As always, make sure to consult with a licensed health care practitioner before taking perilla leaf or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement.
- Ihara M, Umekawa H, Takahashi T, et al. Comparative effects of short- and long-term feeding of safflower oil and perilla oil on lipid metabolism in rats. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol October 1998;121(2):223-31.
- Nagatsu A, Tenmaru K, Matsuura H, et al. Novel antioxidants from roasted perilla seed. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) May 1995;43(5):887-9.
- Narisawa T, Fukaura Y, Yazawa K, et al. Colon cancer prevention with a small amount of dietary perilla oil high in alpha-linolenic acid in an animal model. Cancer April 15, 1994;73(8):2069-75.
- Okuno M, Kajiwara K, Imai S, et al. Perilla oil prevents the excessive growth of visceral adipose tissue in rats by down-regulating adipocyte differentiation. J Nutr September 1997;127(9):1752-7.
- Suzuki H, Ishigaki A, Hara Y. Long-term effect of a trace amount of tea catechins with perilla oil on the plasma lipids in mice. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 1998;68(4):272-4.

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Tanzania’s music scene is set ablaze as two powerhouse artists, G Nako and Diamond Platnumz, unite their talents to drop a scintillating new Bongo Flava track titled “Komando.”
Hailing from the heart of Tanzania, these artists have consistently brought their unique styles to the forefront, and their latest collaboration is nothing short of sensational.
G Nako, renowned for his lyrical prowess, teams up with the incomparable Diamond Platnumz to deliver a hit that’s sure to captivate music enthusiasts far and wide. “Komando” is a fusion of melodious beats, evocative lyrics, and an infectious rhythm that’s set to dominate the airwaves.
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90 eclectic entries for $25,000 DSC 2019 literary prize
The strong role of women authors, the continued emergence of debut novelists and the diversity of themes and issues which reflect the changing ethos of the culture and people in the South Asian region feature in the 90 entries from 42 publishers across 55 imprints from Asia, Europe and North America received for the $25,000 DSC prize for South Asian fiction writing that is now in its ninth edition.
Of the entries, 41 per cent are from debut novelists and and 47 per cent from women writers. Forty per cent of these women writers are first timers, indicating that more and more women are writing about this region as the tapestry of South Asian life offers them a rich canvas of emotions and issues which reinforces their own unique first-hand experiences.
"As the prize is specifically focused on South Asian fiction writing, its entries serve as a bellwether of the trends and developments taking place in the literary landscape of the region," a statement from the South Asian Literature Prize & Events Trust, which administers the award, said, adding the entries highlight "the increasing diversity and global interest in South Asian writing".
As part of its vision to widen the ambit of South Asian writing, "the DSC Prize has always encouraged new writers and writing - be it first time writers, women authors or translated works from regional languages," the statement said.
Commenting on the diversity of the entries received, Surina Narula, co-founder of the DSC Prize said: "The ninth year of the DSC Prize entries reflect the growing importance of South Asian literature in the global literary scene. It is evident from the fact that more than a quarter of the participating publishers this year are based outside the region compared to the first year where very few entries were from outside India."
"There is also an immense diversity of themes relevant to South Asian life reflecting the changing dynamics and aspirations of its people. It is also very encouraging to see entries from many women and debut writers and translations," Narula added.
A longlist of 10-15 books will be announced in September in New Delhi followed by a shortlist announcement of 5-6 books in November in London. The eventual winner would be announced at a special award ceremony in mid-December at the finale of the IME Nepal Literature Festival in Pokhara in line with its peripatetic nature of announcing the winner in a different South Asian country every year.IANS


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Bare-handed surgeries as Zimbabwe’s health system collapses
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A doctors’ strike in Zimbabwe has crippled a health system that was already in intensive care from neglect. It mirrors the state of affairs in a country that was full of promise a year ago with the departure of longtime leader Robert Mugabe but now faces economic collapse.
Doctors describe grim conditions: Bare-handed surgeries. Plastic bread bags used to collect patients’ urine. Broken-down machines.
Zimbabwe’s health sector, once considered one of the best in Africa, is on its knees.
The new president’s promises of change have turned out to be empty.
“Affordable quality health care guaranteed,” read campaign billboards for President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year. Six months after he narrowly won the disputed vote, the health sector has widespread shortages of basic medicines such as painkillers and contraceptives.


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Federal investigators are at the Ralph Post Office where an armed robber stole cash this morning.
The robber, described as a black man in his 20s with a slender build and a short haircut, was wearing all black. He entered the post office, at 17127 Ralph Loop Road in southwest Tuscaloosa County, at 8:20 a.m., said Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Andy Norris.
The robber stole an undetermined amount of cash from the clerk and left in a dark colored Chevrolet, possibly a Lumina or an Impala. The tag number began with 63T.
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Southampton v Sunderland tips: Back saints to sweep past depleted Black cats
Things aren't looking too good for Sunderland in the Premier League. They won't look any better in the EFL Cup tonight
October 26th, 2016
It is getting rather hard to feel much sympathy for David Moyes, the Scotsman finding things extremely tough at the Stadium of Light. The Sunderland boss may have no shortage of excuses for his side’s dreadful run of form which has seen them manage just two points from nine Premier League matches, however so far he has offered little in the way of solutions. The Black Cats are not playing like a team which are on the verge of an upturn in fortunes and whilst the EFL Cup may offer a welcome distraction from the league campaign, it will only serve to further illuminate the gulf in class between Sunderland and their Premier League opponents at St Mary’s tonight.
Southampton have been enjoying a decent enough season in the top flight and they appear to have coped pretty well with their hectic schedule which has seen them juggle Europa League football with domestic competition. As such, one could be forgiven for assuming that Saints boss Claude Puel would afford the EFL Cup less importance and therefore rest a few key players. Nevertheless at stake tonight is a place in the last eight of the competition and a realistic chance of silverware, therefore whilst there could be an argument for making a few changes, we expect to see a strong Saints team line-up against a Sunderland outfit which have been awful this season.
Sunderland boss Moyes hinted that he may rest a few players for this clash, however given that he doesn’t have too much at his disposal this could mean trouble for the visitors and will certainly hand the initiative to the home side. Indeed the Saints were comfortable winners against Crystal Palace at the weekend and wouldn’t be too troubled by the Moyes’ strongest possible side. A weakened Sunderland would be very easy prey.