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Sony Music is releasing the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of X-Men: Days of Future Past, featuring music composed by BAFTA Award winner John Ottman. The soundtrack will be available digitally on May 19 and on CD June 3.
John Ottman graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. One of his early assignments was to provide original music for the computer game I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. In 1996 he won a BAFTA award for editing The Usual Suspects, and was later nominated for an Emmy Award for his score to the ABC series Fantasy Island.
With six films already released, X-Men is one of the most successful franchises in film history. It started in 2000 with the original X-Men movie, »
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With roles in movies such as Monster’s Ball, Swordfish, Gothika, and the X-Men movies, actress Halle Berry has garnered a number of fans over the course of her career. Many of these fans were excited to hear that Berry would be making the transition to a lead role on television on her next project. Titled Extant, the show is created by Mickey Fisher, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Berry stars in the series alongside Goran Visnjic, Camryn Manheim, and Grace Gummer, and ahead of the series premiere on July 9th, CBS has released a new trailer for the show. The trailer can be seen below.
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If you get a hard-on for character posters then no doubt this collection of assets from 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' will tip you right over the edge. It's a mixed bag of one-sheets each displaying what appears to be varying levels of quality and most of which revolve around Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman). Most characters have been doubled up together on the new posters but we do get some more glimpses at the shapely figure of Miss Jennifer Lawrence ('House at the End of the Street'). Also appearing are James McAvoy ('Wanted'), Michael Fassbender, Ian McKellen ('The Hobbit'), Halle Berry ('Gothika'), Patrick Stewart, Shawn Ashmore and Nicholas Hoult ('Warm Bodies'). You can check them all out below. »
A new UK trailer for Bryan Singer's 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' has emerged along with a fresh cast-filled poster. The coming together of 'X-Men' past and present as well as the coming together of the mutants and their past selves in what will no doubt be an action packed time twisting head scratcher. And any trailer that includes a Patrick Stewart voiceover will always give it a decent seal of quality. The sequel/prequel stars Stewart, James McAvoy ('Wanted'), Michael Fassbender, Ian McKellen ('The Hobbit'), Jennifer Lawrence ('House at the End of the Street'), Halle Berry ('Gothika'), Anna Paquin ('True Blood'), Ellen Page ('Inception'), Shawn Ashmore, Nicholas Hoult ('Warm Bodies'), Evan Peters ('American Horror Story') and Hugh Jackman ('Les Miserables'). Check out the new poster and trailer below. »
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The latest entry in Liam Neeson’s Career Resurgence Extravaganza, Non-Stop has Neeson’s alcoholic air marshal Bill Marks unravel a mysterious bomb threat aboard a flight from New York to London. (Said flight is, in fact, non-stop.) When it’s not withholding key pieces of its mystery, Jaume Collet-Serra’s thriller is both tense and supremely silly — imagine Flightplan’s laser focus on its central character with Speed’s one-upsmanship.
Having previously scored Collet-Serra’s Unknown (also starring Neeson), John Ottman’s no stranger to genre. From Eight-Legged Freaks to Gothika, he’s also scored nearly all of Bryan Singer’s films since the early days of Public Access. His work in Singer’s ill-fated Superman Returns is a standout highlight, showing a deep reverence for John Williams’ importance to the original’s iconography. In short, Ottman has a flexible toolkit, »
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You can put it down to luck, clever career management or a combination of the two, but there's no doubting that over the past three years Matthew McConaughey has pulled off a career comeback, a 'McConaissance', the likes of which Hollywood has rarely seen.
After a string of certified duffers - including Sahara, Fool's Gold and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - McConaughey is now on a winning streak that could well culminate in him lifting the Best Actor Academy Award next month for Dallas Buyers Club. He's also one of the most in-demand A-listers around, with the likes of Steven Soderbergh, Martin Scorsese, Richard Linkater, William Friedkin and Christopher Nolan all casting him in prestige projects.
If McConaughey, the one-time shirtless, tussle-haired Texas Surfer, Dude, can turn things around so dramatically, surely there are other big name actors out there with a locker full of surprises? Digital Spy takes a »
There's always been something about popular horror films that's undeniably sexy. It may seem weird to someone who's not a fan of the genre to consider that the creepy themes, jolting frights and even slasher sagas often have sexual elements. But more often than not, it's true.
For some, it's simply the tie-in between heightened senses and sexuality. There are even scientific, psychological ties between fear, adrenaline and arousal that explain why something about getting scared out of your mind can be oddly sexy. Then of course there's also the fact that horror films are so common for date nights (it's just a great excuse to "comfort" one another).
In some cases the tie between horror and sex has become a bit more blatant. For example, there's no denying the sexualization of vampires in the Twilight series! Taking things a step further, Adam & Eve's adult video section even features a »
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A Taste of Disease
July 14, 2007
Seventeen cases of a food-borne illness are apparently linked to a booth at the Taste of Chicago, the first confirmed outbreak of illness associated with the event in 20 years, city health officials said today.
People who ate at the Pars Cove Persian Cuisine booth and who became ill should consult a doctor, according to a news release from the Chicago Department of Public Health. The release also asks those who may have been sickened to call the city’s 311 hot line or 312-744-5000 outside Chicago.

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Founded by Karl Altenburger, a professional cyclist in the 1930’s, Altenburger was mainly famous for manufacturing aluminium rims and brakes. By the time I came to experience Altenburger products (the 1970’s) they were irritating items that promised much - but just failed to deliver. In particular their brakes were extremely similar to those of Weinmann (a famous Swiss company) but slightly less accurately made and missing the tiny feature that was the key to painless adjustment. When UK manufacturers ran out of Weinmann they would often fit Altenburger as a temporary stop gap - and bicycle mechanics all over the country would groan. Maybe things were better in the 1950’s.
Altenburger’s most distinctive product was the Synchron brake which foreshadowed the Shimano dual-pivot design.
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Salaskar`s daughter gets govt job
Mumbai: More than two years after 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai, the daughter of slain cop Vijay Salaskar has been given a government job after the intervention of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram.
Divya Salaskar, daughter of encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar who died fighting Lashker-e-Taiba terrorists during 2008 attack, was today given a government job on compassionate grounds.
Almost hanging fire in Maharashtra government for over two years, Divya was appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Sales Tax, Mumbai after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram intervened in the matter.
"I promised her that I would take up the matter with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and would request him to persuade the Mumbai Public Service Commission to expedite the case," Chidambaram said in a statement in New Delhi.
He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar`s daughter was hanging fire for quite some time.
"This morning, I was informed by the Chief Minister, Maharashtra that the appointment of Divya Salaskar as Assistant Commissioner of Sales Tax, Mumbai has been approved," the Home Minister said.
Inspector Salaskar was among the first causalities with ATS Chief Hemant Karkare and Additional Commissioner of Police Ashok Kamte during the 26/11 attacks on the megapolis.
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Kolkata-based jewellery brand, PC Jeweller has recently tied up with US-based online jeweller Blue Nile to launch products that will be retailed through retail and e-commerce channels, says a report in PTI.
The move will help the companies tap the huge potential in online jewellery market in India.
"As a part of exclusive collaboration agreement, PC Jeweller and Blue Nile will initially launch joint branded products that will be retailed through our showrooms and our e-commerce portal," PC Jeweller said in a BSE filing.
Both companies will work together on designing the jewellery, diamond sourcing, branding and marketing, the filing added.
Nasdaq-listed Blue Nile is leading online jeweller company that provides in-depth educational materials and online tools that place consumers in control of the jewellery shopping process.
PC Jeweller is leading retailer with 50 showrooms across 42 cities in India.

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PHOTO: Sky-high living – apartments could be a good bet Photo credit: Image – Getty.
Rents are climbing, the housing crisis is well-entrenched, and the bubble seems like it’s never going to pop.
And every day, a new article emerges about the Auckland property market and its impossibility to break into.
What is true is that the quarter-acre dream is over. But there are alternatives, and we’ve found them.
Under Auckland Council’s housing accord, an affordable home comes in at $650,000.
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Expert Parathyroid Surgeon Babak Larian, MD, FACS Responds to New Study About Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Parathyroidectomy Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 24,
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Babak Larian, MD, FACS, Director of the CENTER for Advanced Parathyroid Surgery in Los Angeles and renowned parathyroid expert, responds to study outlining advantages of minimally invasive surgery.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation on Tuesday published a new Clinical Practice Guideline on "Improving Voice Outcomes after Thyroid Surgery" to recognize the importance of the patient's voice and the potential impact thyroid surgery can have on it.
General surgery is a specialty that concentrates on the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and the thyroid gland. This specialty also deals with skin, breast, soft tissue and hernia related diseases. General Surgeons have the opportunity to subspecialize in one or more of the following: Trauma Surgery: Trauma surgery is the specialty that performs invasive procedures for physical injuries in an emergency. This subspecialty holds the...
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Bangor’s ‘dogcatcher’ of old now corralling cats
By Judy Harrison
For The Weekly
Fifty years ago, Trisha Bruen’s job title would have been city “dog catcher,” but, today, Bangor’s animal control officer spends more time corralling cats than dogs.
On a July morning, Bruen, 45, stopped at an abandoned house in Hampden, where she also works on an on-call basis. The home is next to the General Dollar store on North Main Street.
“Employees at the store reported that there was a mom and a litter of kittens living in the house,” she said. “They had been leaving food for them but hadn’t been able to catch them.”
Bruen picked up three cats, two kittens and an adult, in traps she had set the previous day. She also found a dead lactating cat that had been hit by a car that she assumed was the mother.
Bruen set more traps that afternoon at the house in an effort to save the rest of the litter. She took them to Bangor Humane Society, which has a contract with Bangor and 31 other municipalities to house strays. If they are not claimed in eight days, they will be put up for adoption.
Bruen works 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. She spends nearly all of her day driving around Bangor checking on reports of stray cats living in abandoned buildings or uninvited under porches, dogs running loose and checking on dogs in parked cars on hot days. In the winter months, she checks on animals reportedly left outside too long without shelter. She does not deal with skunks, raccoons, squirrels or other wild animals.
When Bruen is not working, Bangor police officers respond to calls about animal problems.
“The part of my job I like the best are the ones the police officers hate,” she said recently. “They don’t want to drive around and pick up cats and trap cats and all that fun stuff. A lot of the officers, though, are really good about checking on dogs in cars this time of year and they do summons people.
“I rely on the public to report problems,” she said. “I don’t have time to go looking for trouble and looking for problems. They tend to find me.”
Bruen expected to spend the afternoon checking out reports of dogs in cars due the high humidity that day.
“Even though it’s only 70 or 75 degrees, it can be much hotter in a vehicle because there’s no air circulation,” she explained. “Also, in the humidity, it can be more difficult for them, especially older dogs, to breathe.
“Dogs cool down by panting so if the air temp if higher than 103 degrees, that’s warmer than their internal temperature and they can’t cool down anymore than that,” Bruen continued. “They could suffer heat distress or heat exhaustion.”
Bruen has a couple of options when she reaches the vehicle, but breaking a window is a last resort. She often is able to reach into a window and open a locked car door to check the temperature inside. If that does not work, she must call Union Street Citgo to try to open a door before she would break a window.
The reason she spends so much time with cats instead of dogs is that Maine and the rest of New England have led the nation in spaying and neutering programs for dogs, according to Liam Hughes, director of the state’s Animal Welfare Program.
“The people of Maine take animal welfare seriously,” he said recently. “A lot of non-governmental groups, along with shelters, veterinarians and municipalities, have promoted spay and neuter programs. The live release rate for shelters in Maine is 95 percent. Most of the rest of the animals must be euthanized because they are either too sick or aggressive to be adopted.”
Bruen did not set out to be an animal control officer or ACO. Her career was in finance, but because she grew up on a farm in Fayette, she was comfortable around animals.
“I grew up on a farm in Fayette, so, I’m pretty comfortable around animals — dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs and the occasional chicken,” she said. “I decided to stay home with my kids when they were born but after eight or nine years I was getting a little bored. Hampden had an on-call position, so I applied for that.”
When Bangor’s long-time ACO retired nearly four years ago, she applied for the full-time job in Bangor.
“Trish[a] is constantly on the move working to help an animal in trouble, educate a pet owner on proper care options or run down someone who has reportedly mistreated an animal,” Bangor Police Chief Mark Hathaway said recently in an email. “She truly has an endless amount of energy.”
Bruen usually begins her day in the Bangor police station checking voicemails and emails. She also checks in with dispatch to see if something happened overnight that she needs to follow up on.
So far this year, Bruen has issued just one summons for animal cruelty this year to a person who had left a dog in a car that was too hot for too long.
Occasionally, she encounters hoarding situations where many animals must be removed from a home.
“I had one where the people had 43 cats and kittens,” she said. “The building pretty much had to be condemned. They found out I was coming and they grabbed select animals and gave away a bunch including a cockatoo, lizards and dogs, but I still was left with 43 cats and kittens.
“Sometimes it’s borderline — 10 cats and three dogs in a small apartment,” she continued. “I try to follow up with people to make sure they know about programs to help with spaying and neutering. I can’t remove animals unless there is evidence of neglect or abuse.”
State law requires all Maine municipalities to employ an animal control officer but the majority don’t have the resources to pay a person full-time as Bangor does, Hughes of the Animal Welfare Department said. He did not know the number of full-time ACOs in Maine but said there are far fewer working full-time than are working part-time or on an on-call basis.
Hughes’ department, a division of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is responsible for training and certifying all ACOs in Maine. New officers must undergo about 40 hours of training.
Each officer must do eight of hours of continuing education a year to stay current on the law and animal handling techniques.
Bangor’s budget for animal control is $145,628, according to Assistant City Manager Michael Crocker. About $4,500 comes from licensing and impound fees. Bruen’s current salary and benefits packages is about $59,000, slightly less than a police officer’s starting salary.
Bruen said her favorite part of the job is knowing that any stray she takes to the shelter most likely will find a home because the Bangor Humane Society is a no-kill shelter.
“Any dog or cat picked up will be rehomed unless it has severe medical problems or is too aggressive to be trusted in a home. It makes my job a lot easier knowing that any animal I bring has a change.”
One of the most difficult parts of Bruen’s job is dealing with injured animals that she must transport to a veterinarian and informing people that their pet has been found dead on the side of a road. Once in awhile, there is a happy ending, she said.
“I got a call from a woman driving with her grandson on the Finson Road,” she said. “The woman calls to say she saw a dead dog on the side of the road but she couldn’t stop because she had her grandson with her and she didn’t want him to see that.
“So I drive out out there and it’s a stuffed animal lying on the side of the road,” Bruen said. “It’s a stuffed black lab just like my dog. So I drove around with it in my truck for days, because I was so relieved at that point because I thought that someone’s dog got nailed. It was great, I put a collar and leash on it and everything.”


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Birmingham City Council has launched a consultation on their 2020/21 budget proposals.
The council has already saved £730m since 2010 with plans to deliver further savings of £81m by 2023/24.
The consultation for the 2020/21 budget is focussed on savings totalling £5.5 million, rising to £17.7m in 2023/24. This will leave a gap of £26m in 2023/24 including identifying opportunities to modernise the delivery of council services.
You can read details of the council’s proposals by downloading the PDF at http://bit.ly/37fzWcc
Specific proposals in detail:
- Digital and Customer Services – all proposals
- Education and Skills – all proposals
- Children’s Trust – all proposals
- Finance and Governance – all proposals
- Human Resources – all proposals
Speaking about the consultation, Councillor Ian Ward, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “This continues to be the most challenging period in Birmingham City Council’s history with the unprecedented reduction in funding from central government due to last for at least another four years.
“Over the years funding cuts to the council and across the public services have inevitably had an impact on some of the most vulnerable people in our city – a point highlighted by the growing numbers of homeless people and families living in poverty within Birmingham. A total of 20.5 per cent of our annual budget is spent on providing services to adults and children in need of support.
“In this budget we are seeking to protect services to those that need them most, whilst at the same time ensuring that the city is ready to meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities of the future.
“There is a climate emergency so we must adapt to changing circumstances and seize new opportunities to power our economy as Birmingham becomes a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live and work. The next ten years have the potential to be a golden decade for the people of Birmingham: we are experiencing record levels of investment and the Commonwealth Games will help boost the international reputation of our city. Our focus is on making sure that the benefits from this economic growth and the Games are felt by every citizen of Birmingham, no matter where they live and we will use this budget to help deliver that.
“We really want to hear the views of local residents on the proposals that have been put forward for the budget so that together we can help shape the future of the city.”
How you can get involved
Comments can be submitted via the council’s Birmingham Be Heard website at www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/bccbudgetconsultation2020
A public drop-in session will be held on Wednesday 18 December 2019, 3pm to 7pm at the council house were residents can speak with Cabinet Members and senior officers and get an insight into how the council makes its decisions. Residents with access requirements are asked to email [email protected]
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To request a paper copy of the survey please email [email protected]
Business rate payers meeting
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Forever their girl!
Hollywood couple and former Revenge stars Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman, who got engaged in May, just gave an adorable Rescue dog a forever home.
On Friday, the 31-year-old actress hopped on her Instagram to share the news with the world that they added a four-legged friend named Frankie B. to their fam.
“Meet Frankie B. our sweet little rescue pup who has stolen our hearts! Thanks @wagsandwalks for helping this little girl find her forever home. We couldn’t be happier ❤❤❤ #rescuedog #happiness #FrankieB,” gushed the blonde.
According to the rescue’s Instagram, Wags and Walks is, “A 501c3 dog rescue in Los Angeles. We save family friendly dogs from high kill shelters & place them in loving forever homes. Bringing Happiness Home!”
That’s exactly what it looks like Josh and Emily have given the little fur ball!
In an interview with InStyle Australia, the Revenge star spoke about her hunky British beau by stating, “I have a wonderful love in my life.”
“Trust is the most important thing in any relationship, because everything falls into place after that,” she added.
While the two met on set, Emily explained in a separate interview that she does try to keep her professional life apart from her personal life.
“Josh and I keep it all very separate. I barely talk about him in interviews, to be honest,” she explained to Elle Canada. “It’s just really funny in the moments when we’re playing these absolutely absurd things. I call him ‘wife-beater Daniel.’ It’s hard for my family to watch—it’s also hard for them to see me in that light. But we’re actors. None of that lives in any of us. Thank God!”

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Today we’re premiering a track from Minneapolis-based musician John Mark Nelson.
The song, “Shorebird,” is a beautifully executed piece of folk-pop songwriting.
Nelson’s whispered vocals glide across the lush instrumentation of acoustic guitar, sparse percussion, pedal steel and cello.
Simple in its approach and production, “Shorebird” still possesses all the charm to totally captivate the listener.
The song appears on Nelson's third full length, Sings The Moon, an album that manages to play out like the score of a film, with each track blending directly into the next.
Nelson shares, "Sometimes the best way to let something go is to put it down on paper, or trap it in a melody. Shorebird is a song about the people and and places I have had to let go of, and the hope that they might return in the next season."
Listen to “Shorebird” right here:
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Handbook of Biological Control
Principles and Applications of Biological Control
- T. Fisher, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
- Thomas Bellows, University of California, Riverside, U.S.A.
- L. Caltagirone, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- D. Dahlsten, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- Carl Huffaker, University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- G. Gordh, Agricultural Research Service, Kika de la Garza Subtropical, Agricultural Research Center
For many years the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and herbicides has been effective in controlling the many varieties of pests that infest both agricultural crops and backyard gardens. However, these pests are gradually becoming resistant to these agents, because the agents themselves are acting as selective factors making the pests better and better able to resist and persist. As a result, the use of biological controlling agents is increasing. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook of biological control.
Entomologists, plant scientists, crop scientists, agricultural scientists, and individual researchers involved in the practical application of knowledge in related fields.

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The Duke of York to Visit Boeing Leadership Center in St. Louis
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that His Royal Highness (HRH), The Duke of York, The Prince Andrew will visit the company's Leadership Center in St. Louis on October 23. The visit is part of the Duke's role as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment supporting United Kingdom (UK) companies trading internationally and encouraging foreign investment.
At the Leadership Center, Prince Andrew will launch a trade program, organized by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems and the British Consulate, to promote increased business with UK engineering companies. The United Kingdom, Boeing's largest source for aerospace goods and services outside of the United States, is a strategically important market.
"We are pleased the Leadership Center is hosting an event that's helping Boeing build bridges and stronger bonds with its valued partners in strategic markets," said Laurette Koellner, executive vice president, Office of the Chairman, and chief people and administration officer. "We look forward to having [HRH] Prince Andrew at the Center."
While in St. Louis, the Duke will also meet with Missouri Governor Holden, visit GKN Aerospace Services, Missouri Botanical Gardens and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In addition, he will attend a gala dinner hosted by the St. Louis English-Speaking Union, an educational and cultural organization, as well as attend a trade and investment luncheon organized by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
The Duke of York is the second son and third child of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Andrew joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and after a decorated career has taken up his new role in international trade and investment.
Since the Boeing Leadership Center opened its doors in 1999, 15,000 participants have graduated from the Center's 30 programs. The Leadership Center operates as a crossroads for the company, bringing Boeing leaders together to learn new concepts, develop skills, strengthen relationships, and share ideas. This year the Center embarked on a new initiative, Valued Partners in Programs, which involves designating more space in Center programs for increased participation by Boeing's customers, suppliers and partners.


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Election fever grips Sunsari
Sunsari, November 20
Election fever has gripped Sunsari of late as incumbent and former ministers prepare for a tough battle in the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections slated for December 7 in the district.
The district has a total of four constituencies and deputy prime minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar and finance minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki are contesting parliamentary seats from constituencies 3 and 4 respectively, representing Nepali Congress, while senior leader of Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal Ashok Rai is running on behalf of the NC-led democratic alliance from Constituency-1.
Former tourism minister and CPN-UML secretary Bhim Acharya, who is seen as the potential chief minister of the province, is contesting for a provincial assembly seat from Constituency-1 ‘kha’.
As of now, a tight election race is expected between the left and democratic alliances in the district. While, the left alliance has an edge over the democratic alliance in constituencies 1 and 2, democratic alliance is reckoned to be on a better footing in Constituency No 3.
In Sunsari-4, however, both the alliances are said to be in a neck and neck competition. According to political analysts, odds are better for the left alliance’s parliamentary candidate Jaya Kumar Rai from Constituency-1 against the democratic alliance’s candidate Rai given the former’s popularity among local voters and the advantage he would get from the sound organisational base of the party here.
Similarly, organisational strength of the party and its electoral success in the recently held local elections are expected to give left alliance candidate Dambar Subedi considerable leverage n the upcoming election from Sunsari-2, against his rival Sitaram Mehata of the democratic alliance.
In Constituency-3, Congress is reckoned to be in a better position now after Gachhadar — who as the chairperson of the Madhes-based party then had won the constituency in the second Constituent Assembly election — has now joined the Nepali Congress and is contesting from here as the democratic alliance’s candidate. He had eked out victory against his rival UML’s Bhagawati Chaudhary in the 2013 CA polls by just a meagre margin of 362 votes. Chaudhary is contesting against Gachhadar this time as well, on behalf of the broader alliance with CPN-Maoist Centre.
Otherwise considered to be in a neck and neck competition, NC’s parliamentary candidate Gyanendra Karki in Sunsari-4 is believed to weigh on UML’s Ramesh Shrestha in the upcoming election by some, given the results of the local elections this year when Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal and NC candidates claimed victory from the constituency. FSF-N has supported democratic alliance candidate Karki here.
“As our candidates are better, we are expecting to win at least three parliamentary seats and majority of the provincial seats from the district,” said NC Sunsari president Rajiv Koirala, while UML district chair Ramesh Basnet said his party was for defending its bastion. “We will win all four constituencies this time as well,” he said, adding that his party has prepared an effective election strategy this time learning lessons from the mistakes made during the civic polls earlier. Sunsari has four parliamentary and eight provincial seats.

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John R. Elmore Sells 19,418 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (USB) Stock
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Vice Chairman John R. Elmore sold 19,418 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.59, for a total value of $1,040,610.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 78,953 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,231,091.27. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.
Shares of U.S. Bancorp stock traded up $0.66 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $54.66. 9,758,867 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,021,270. U.S. Bancorp has a fifty-two week low of $48.49 and a fifty-two week high of $58.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $85.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.98, a PEG ratio of 1.72 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.84.
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 17th. The financial services provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.02. U.S. Bancorp had a return on equity of 15.14% and a net margin of 27.53%. The business had revenue of $5.70 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.68 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.88 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that U.S. Bancorp will post 4.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.
USB has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. ValuEngine raised U.S. Bancorp from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 26th. Zacks Investment Research cut U.S. Bancorp from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 25th. Nomura reduced their price target on U.S. Bancorp from $60.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 18th. Citigroup cut U.S. Bancorp from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 2nd. Finally, Oppenheimer raised U.S. Bancorp from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $62.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, October 18th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $59.36.
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how could this be?? and what is all of this about?
some of us(srimad bhagwat prabhu) have been trying to find out more.
it appears this is some kind of a program of advertising, designed to convert people to iskcon in some way, and i don’t want to participate in it in any way.
i have nothing in common with all of this, and it is just an attempt to convert me to a cult.
i don’t believe in a god, but i don’t believe in demons either. there is a light in everyone, and that light is part of everyone as a loving essence.
this is not the place to discuss this, but it should be obvious to everyone here that
such a move has no place here, and i am calling upon everyone to get behind
hare krishna prabhu, against this rascal.
sri srila prabhupada say kamakoti bhave,suhir dehah sagar mantra, srilakumbho mantra,hrih
sri prabhupada says that spiritual life is simple. it is the chanting of the names of the lord as the way to realize god. he is not saying that there is no formal scholarly learning, just that the spiritual life can be realized without such study.
thanks for the link. yes, one of the sad things about our age is that there are so many things that can be faked, and if one has money and power, it is very easy to create things that look as if they came from the past. many people think that the printed sanskrit books that they read are the same as what was printed when srila prabhupada was alive. they are not the same, and very few people are aware of that. it is true that srila prabhupada used to be able to understand a lot of literature in sanskrit from a very early age, but he was not well versed in that literature. he was a very pure soul, and was able to gain more knowledge than many of his peers, but he was not a scholar.
so he would try to comment on whatever he read by explaining it to his disciples and those who were with him. that is how he learned most of his sanskrit literature. but he did not understand much of it.
the story of mahabharata begins with two sets of cousins, both of them brothers – the pandavas and the kauravas, who are brought together by an unfulfillable prophecy that they will one day go to war. the pandavas consist of five members, while the kauravas consist of thirteen members, though they are brought together more for their wealth and power than on account of their number.
the pandavas are heroes and are protected by krishna from the curses of their father – a kshatriya or warrior king. with their kingdom safe, they decide to return to the woods as ascetics, and learn austerities. krishna advises them to pursue a life of spiritual observances. when the kauravas, disappointed by the pandavas’ absence, begin the war, the pandavas prevail.
the pandavas themselves are greatly admired for their conduct; they are especially remembered for their humility and self-discipline. krishna is a cherished deity among hindus. he is a universal teacher and a divine figure who was the source of all the vedic disciplines, according to hindu mythology. he is the main deva avatar (incarnation) of vishnu, and is believed to represent the soul of vishnu. krishna plays a central role in the bhagavad-gita, a religious text of hinduism. for krishna is the supreme personality of godhead (vishnu) personally manifested on earth for instructing people on spiritual life. his life’s work is the salvation of all living entities. he is therefore considered more important than god or brahman.
a spiritual elite, capable of attaining the many varieties of divine knowledge, the vedas were the sacred scriptures that preceded the vedanta, the entire body of knowledge and philosophy that arose out of the vedas. the vedas consist of seven major texts: atharvaveda, yajurveda, samaveda, rigveda, and samaveda, which are said to have been composed at the same time, and the two upavedas. the vedas also include the brahmanas, aranyakas, and the vedangas.

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By Rosemary H. Waring , School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT U.K.
I have always been interested in the sulphation pathway as addition of a sulphate group can make dramatic changes to the properties of both drugs and tissue components. Our group first started working in the field of autism about 15 years ago, when we were asked to measure the metabolism of paracetamol in an autistic child. At the time, I had only heard the orthodox medical view that autism was ‘all in the mind’ and had no biochemical basis. To our great surprise, we found that children with autism, unlike the age-matched controls, were much less able to form the sulphate conjugate of paracetamol, although the other metabolic pathways were normal. We went on to look at the levels of sulphate in the blood plasma, because sulphation capacity depends on both the amount of sulphate available and also the activity of the enzyme that carries out the reaction. We found that autistic children generally had low sulphate levels, typically about 10-15% of the control values. Sulphate is produced in vivo by oxidation of methionine or cysteine, both sulphur - containing amino acids which are provided from dietary proteins, and this pathway probably provides ~ 80% of the sulphate required in man.
The first stage in this process involves the enzyme cysteine dioxygenase (CDO); cysteine sulphinic acid is formed and undergoes fission to provide sulphite (SO 3 2- ) ions which are then further oxidised to sulphate (SO 4 2- ) ions by the enzyme sulphite oxidase (SOX). Obviously, if CDO or SOX have reduced activity, the provision of sulphate will also be decreased. The human CDO gene is localised to chromosome 5 (5q22-23) and it is interesting that analysis of 110 multiplex families with autism, where one sibling had autism and the other a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder, suggested linkage on chromosomes 5 and 19 while a study on ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) found a linkage to chromosome 5q33. The CDO protein is found in heart, thyroid and kidney, as well as brain and the liver, localisation in the CNS being particularly found in the cerebellum and the Purkinje neurons; these are known to be abnormal in patients with autistic spectrum disorders. CDO activity is variable in human populations and there are sub-sets with lower activity (~ 30% of the population) or null activity (~ 3% of the population). The null S-oxidisers are heavily over-represented in chronic disease states with an auto-immune component such as rheumatoid arthritis and primary biliary cirrhosis; in general auto-immune problems are more common in the family background of autistic children. We now know that inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-?, which are at relatively high levels in many autistic children and in auto-immune diseases, can reduce expression of CDO and SOX and therefore reduce the supply of sulphate for conjugation with drugs and biocomponents. Expression of both CDO and SOX was inhibited in vitro at levels of 0.1 ng/ml TNF- a , concentrations which could easily occur in vivo during an infection. This work, however has all been carried out in vitro and it is difficult to deduce from this whether the effects would also occur in vivo . To check this, a small pilot study was carried out in this laboratory when students and staff were offered a vaccination against hepatitis B (the antigen is in fact one of the virus coat proteins). Volunteers were asked to take a therapeutic (1000 mg) dose of paracetamol (acetaminophen) on Day 1 before the vaccination which took place on Day 7 and paracetamol was also ingested on days 8, 10 and 15 afterwards. The vaccination had no ill effects apart from slight reddening at the injection point in some volunteers but it greatly altered the detoxication pathways for paracetamol. In particular, the phase 2 conjugation reaction of sulphation was severely depressed, only reaching control values about a week later. It is clear that even a simple vaccination in healthy volunteers can dramatically affect some metabolic pathways, at least in the short term. It is obvious from these results that the process of sulphate formation and sulphation itself is potentially severely disrupted in inflammation; the in vivo findings appear to correlate with those seen in vitro , suggesting that cell culture systems can act as useful models. It is interesting that autistic children who were challenged with a paediatric dose of paracetamol were less able to form its sulphated derivative than controls of the same age although the glucuronidation pathway was unaffected. Their general metabolic profile was very similar to that found for the adult volunteers with a Hepatitis B vaccination. This seems to be a general finding which has been replicated in UK, Italian and USA populations and probably reflects the fact that raised cytokine levels in autism have secondary effects on sulphation of a range of substrates. This may explain why some children with autism are reported as responding badly to dosage with paracetamol and with other drugs; obviously toxic effects are more likely if clearance is impaired by reduced metabolism to water-soluble derivatives.
Sulphate in the brain
Principally, sulphation is a major inactivation pathway for catecholamines such as the neurotransmitter dopamine, about 80% of which is sulphated in man. Usually, when chemical neurotransmitters are released in the central nervous system, they act at receptor proteins and are then inactivated by sulphation or by FAD-linked mono-oxygenases or alternatively are carried by transporter proteins back into the initiating neurone. Failure of a major pathway such as sulphation will lead to a neurotransmitter imbalance and raised serum and CSF levels of dopamine and elevated urinary levels of dopamine metabolites have been found in autistic children. In rats, high dopamine concentrations like this are associated with stereotyped and repetitive behaviour, not unlike that sometimes seen in autism. Other catecholamines, such as noradrenalin, also control behaviour and affect mood so that changes in their levels can have obvious effects.
Sulphation also affects the synthesis of brain tissue. Sulphated polysaccharides and glycosaminoglycans are so important in the development of the foetal and neonatal brain that any alteration in their structure may have serious consequences – it is currently thought that these compounds act as ‘scaffolding’ to direct the direction and ‘wiring’ of brain neurons. Sulphate transport across the placenta increases dramatically around the time of birth when most of the glial cells are being formed and these increased levels of sulphate are associated with formation of astrocytes and oligodendrocytes from progenitor cells. Children have higher levels of plasma sulphate than adults (0.47 nmol/l at birth decreasing to 0.33 nmol/l at 36 months; adult levels are around 0.27 nmol/l although there can be a wide range). This relatively high level of sulphate, as compared with the adult state and with, for instance, laboratory rats, seems to show that humans have a definite requirement for sulphation in neuronal development both before and after birth and that reduced levels could affect brain structure and function,. Recent research suggests that brain development relies on particular patterns of sulphation occurring in the right sequence; rather like the fairy tale of ‘Goldilocks and the three bears’ we need ‘not too little, not too much but just right’! But are infections in pregnancy, which would be expected to give raised cytokine levels and potentially reduce sulphate formation, actually linked with altered brain development or function in the baby? In a small pilot survey in this laboratory which looked at 200 mothers of autistic children, it was found that they were eight times more likely to have received antibiotic treatment for an infection in pregnancy than age-matched controls and 5 times more likely to have had long-term therapy for recurrent infections. Certainly studies using rats as a model have shown that increased cytokine levels in pregnancy affect the development of neural integration in the neonate; it seems probable that one of the many factors in autism may be raised levels of cytokines or other factors, possibly released in infections, affecting sulphation and neurodevelopment.
Sulphation and the gastrointestinal tract
The process of sulphation also affects the functioning of peptides and proteins. Mucin proteins, which line the gastrointestinal tract, are sulphated glyco-proteins which control adhesion and absorption of nutrients. They have long peptide backbones with repeating sub-units and also peptide side-chains, rather similar to a ‘bottle-brush’. These amino acid sequences also have strings of attached sugars which are sulphated like the peptides themselves. As the addition of sulphate residues (SO 4 2- ) sticks on net negative charges, the proteins spread out since the negative charges repel each other (Figure 1). If the sulphate residues are lost, this leads to a protein which has a more globular structure and provides less protection for the tissues from the intestinal contents as there are ‘gaps’ between the proteins. Reduced sulphation has been linked with gut dysfunction in irritable bowel disease and Andrew Wakefield’s group showed that lower levels of sulphation of the ileal mucins occured in children with autism which probably explains why gut permeability is increased in many autistic children. Sulphation of mucins increases their resistance to colonisation by pathogenic bacteria (and viruses). It is interesting that Helicobacter pylori , which can colonise the stomach, only does so when it has produced a sulphatase enzyme to de-sulphate the gastric mucins. This reduced sulphation of gut proteins may make Candida infections more likely in autistic children, since the slight negative charges on Candida cells would lead to their repulsion by negatively charged sulphate groups on the mucins.
Peptides can also be sulphated, usually on tyrosine residues, and the gastric hormones gastrin and cholecystokinin are good examples of this pathway. Both are involved in the digestive process and both are activated by sulphation. In a complex cascade, gastrin is sulphated and, with hydrochloric acid from the stomach, causes release of cholecystokinin, which also requires sulphation. Together with peptide fragments released from proteins by hydrochloric acid in the stomach, this acts with the peptide hormone secretin on pancreatic tissue to induce the secretion of a range of proteolytic enzymes and also amylase and lipases. (Figure 2). Without the sulphation process to trigger the release of pancreatic proteases such as trypsin and chymotrypsin, the complete digestion of proteins to their amino acid building blocks (proteolysis) cannot take place, so that peptides, rather than amino acids, are found in the gastrointestinal tract. As reduced sulphation of mucins may have made the gut more permeable, the stage is set to allow peptides to penetrate into the blood stream. At the same time, the reduced levels of pancreatic amylase alter the digestibility of starch-based foods and allow increased fermentation of pathogenic bacteria while the decreased pancreatic lipase activity promotes formation of foul-smelling fatty stools which contain undigested triglycerides. Some peptides which cross the gut wall, particularly those derived from casein and gluten, have been found to be neuroactive with effects on the brain where they act at opioid receptors, affecting behaviour, mood and responses to physical stimuli such as pain. This ‘leaky gut’ hypothesis therefore links with the opioid theory to explain why there are peptides in the circulation rather than amino acids and why they have such ready access to the central nervous system. Although the blood-brain barrier is usually seen as being non-permeable to many compounds, it may, like the gut, be ‘leaky’ in autism. Several studies have reported the presence of brain-derived proteins and antibodies, such as those from myelin, within the peripheral circulation. If relatively large proteins can cross from the brain, it seems possible that peptides and proteins could potentially be transported into the brain, although the mechanisms involved are not known. Simple diffusion across ‘leaky’ gap junctions may be all that is necessary.
Sulphotransferase enzymes in autism
Not only is there an impaired level of sulphate in many cases of autism, there is also often a corresponding lack of sulphotransferase activity. These are the enzymes which carry out sulphation of a wide range of substrates. They belong to a super-family which uses PAPS (3′-phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphosulphate) as a co-factor and are widely distributed throughout the body, sulphating tissue components and signal molecules such as steroids, thyroid hormones and neurotransmitters. The major enzymes responsible for the sulphation of phenols and catecholamines are called SULT1A1 and 1A3 respectively. Sulphotransferase activity is known to be altered in some dysfunctional states, for example most patients with migraine have low SULT1A1 and sometimes low SULT1A3 activity. They are therefore less able to sulphate dietary phenols and catecholamines. Sulphation inactivates amines - many migraine patients are susceptible to foods which contain brain-active amines (cheese/tyramine, chocolate/phenylethylamine, bananas/serotonin) or inhibit the SULT enzymes. The increased blood levels of amines/phenols with neurotransmitter activity are thought to ‘trigger’ migraine headaches in those who are already susceptible. It has been shown that individuals who are susceptible to migraine are metabolically unstable (with raised excitotoxic amino acid levels) so that very small changes in blood and brain catecholamine levels are sufficient to provoke a migraine attack . SULT1A1 and 1A3 can be inhibited by flavonoids and by foods containing these compounds which typically occur in fruit and vegetables. Eating citrus fruit, especially oranges, is often reported as being a migraine ‘trigger’ and the component flavonoids (especially naringin) are inhibitors of both SULT1A1 and SULT1A3. The inhibitory effects of flavonoids on SULT1A1 can be partially overcome by the presence of magnesium ions which enhance the enzyme activity.
Many children with autism, particularly those with g.i. tract problems, have a family background of migraine and in a small pilot study we found that some children with autism also had reduced sulphotransferase activity. They would be expected to react badly to foods containing phenols, catecholamines or flavonoids and this response may underlie the benefits of the Feingold (low-phenol) diet and provide an explanation for the dietary intolerances which can be found in autism. Anecdotally many parents of autistic children report that their condition is made worse by the same foods which affect migraine patients and that chocolate and bananas exacerbate behavioural problems. In children ‘migraine’ often affects the gastro-intestinal tract, causing colic and cramping. This disappears around puberty to become the classic headache syndrome and it is possible that some of the gut dysfunction seen in autism may be a version of this juvenile presentation of migraine.
Other sulphotransferases can also be affected. The enzyme tyrosylprotein sulphotransferase (TPST) is membrane-bound and found in most tissues of the body, including the platelet and the gastrointestinal tract. TPST is the enzyme responsible for sulphation of gastrin and cholecystokinin as well as the sulphation of mucins so it is obviously important in g.i.tract function. It is interesting that sulphated cholecystokinin (CS) has receptors in the brain as well as the gut and is required for release of the peptide hormone oxytocin. CS levels may be low in mothers of autistic children as studies have shown that they are more likely to require pitocin (a synthetic oxytocin analogue) during the birth process . Children with autism have lower levels of oxytocin themselves and as this hormone elicits social behaviour any deficiency may contribute to the social deficits in autistic spectrum disorders. The digestive and neurological systems are therefore dependent on adequate supplies of sulphate (usually low in autism) and on a sufficiently active form of TPST being present to catalyse the digestive ‘cascade’ process and also activate the body’s defences against infections. Relatively little work has been done on this enzyme, but a pilot study in this laboratory with autistic children showed a mean TPST activity which was 33% of the control value. There was a wide range of activity, some children having almost no detectable platelet TPST values while a small number (3/20) had nearly normal levels. None of this latter group had g.i. tract dysfunction while those children who did have gut problems, including diarrhoea and constipation, all fell into the ‘low TPST activity’ category.
The evidence so far is incomplete but is certainly in accordance with the view that while defects in sulphation may not be the prime cause of autism, they are responsible for much of the dysregulation of biochemical and physiological processes. Perhaps the full answer may lie somewhere in the complex interactions of the autoimmune system with neuronal development. Autism may then reflect either in utero damage from maternal cytokines or perinatal damage caused by the actions of infections and vaccinations on a child with faulty autoimmune responses. The aetiology of the condition might then be similar to that for eczema, asthma and allergic responses, all of which seem to be increasingly common in children. Autism is of course heterogeneous but improved understanding of the biochemistry involved must eventually lead to novel therapeutic approaches. Potentially, too, we should be able to identify children ‘at risk’( perhaps measuring cytokine levels at birth or before vaccinations?). They could then follow a controlled diet and possibly a different schedule of vaccinations, while infections would be avoided where possible.
Schematic diagram showing the structure of mucin. The thick horizontal line represents the polypeptide “backbone” and the short vertical lines the polysaccharide side-chains which are studded with sulphate ( ˜ ) and sialic acid ( ™ ) residues.
The role of sulphation in digestion. Mechanical stretching of the stomach walls coupled with chemical stimuli from the food cause the polypeptide hormone gastrin to be secreted by the pyloric glands in the stomach. Gastrin is activated by sulphation and triggers the production of hydrochloric acid and the proteolytic enzyme pepsin. These, in combination with digestive products, prompt the release of two more hormones: the polypeptide cholecystokinin (which also requires sulphation prior to activation) and secretin which stimulates the pancreas to produce bicarbonate which neutralizes the acid from the stomach and the enzymes necessary for digestion to continue in the small intestine.
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A good place to test your skills is in an airport. I travel frequently when the world isn’t shut down, and I travel with a watch that helps me monitor my heart rate. It causes me to breathe in a regulated manner and supports me in staying regulated. For me to be regulated, my heart rate should be around 58 beats. If I go below 50, I am shutting down and believe it or not becoming angry. Too high a heart rate, 78 and above means I am really off the mark. A simple game of keeping my heart rate in a comfortable place has taught me how to concentrate on what my body feels before my brain hijacks me into a place of frustration and intolerance.
Breathe is the simplest and most important word in the English language. The word breathe incites eye rolls in many of my clients. The thing about breathing is, of course, we all do it, but most of us put minimal effort into paying attention to how our breath impacts our nervous system. Slow intake with a longer outtake can help adjust even the most agitated person. The trick becomes how to keep your mind focused on breathing and away from more anxiety-provoking thoughts. A new twist to traditional cognitive-based therapy is the perspective that autonomic nervous system awareness needs to come before cognitive analysis. Step one is the identification of what is happening in your body with bonus points for awareness of other people in your proximity’s nervous systems. Awareness of breathing and nervous system responses helps us be conscious of the overall impact one person has on another. A regulated response often regulates another. Regulation is, in its most simplistic definition, the ability to stay calm and centered regardless of chaos or dysregulation around you.

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The concert line-up for the 2014 Utah Arts Festival is starting to take shape, with three acts announcing UAF performances as part of their summer tours.
• Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo, called "Africa’s premier diva" by Time magazine, will perform Friday, June 27. Kidjo’s latest album, "Eve," is her first studio album in four years, and "is dedicated to the women of Africa, to their resilience and their beauty."
• Folk musician John McCutcheon is scheduled to perform on Saturday, June 28. He’s also going to take part in the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association’s Songwriter Academy, happening on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, along with singer-songwriter Kate MacLeod.
• Acoustic jam band Mountain Heart will perform on Saturday, June 28. The band is noted for its mix of rock, bluegrass and other elements — and for an energetic stage show.
More headliners are still to be announced.
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Following the announcement of the return of Sales and Services Tax (SST) in September, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad also announce that the rakyat will receive 50 percent discount on all tolled roads across the country for two days before Hari Raya.
Come June 13 and 14 (Wednesday & Thursday), Malaysians will enjoy half price on their toll fares while travelling back for the festive season. Without revealing any further details, it is unclear whether the toll discount is offered on behalf of the Pakatan Harapan Government or the toll concessionaires themselves.
Traditionally, only major toll concessionaries offered a discount on toll fares on days leading to or during festive seasons. It remains to be seen whether toll operators will extend the discounted fares to more days throughout Hari Raya.


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Winner of the Newbery Medal, this remarkably relocating novel has inspired the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of readers.
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Hatfield turns Hollywood for university charity push
HOLLYWOOD may be the home of the Oscars, but last night Hatfield gave Los Angeles a run for its money in the glamour stakes. Four business studies students from the University of Hertfordshire organised a lavish film premiere at the Galleria s Odeon cin
HOLLYWOOD may be the home of the Oscars, but last night Hatfield gave Los Angeles a run for its money in the glamour stakes.
Four business studies students from the University of Hertfordshire organised a lavish film premiere at the Galleria's Odeon cinema.
As part of their course, James Cristal, Mike Wells, Phillip Bunyan and Ryan Tuvey had to organise a fund raising event for the charity of their choice.
They got the idea for a film premier after seeing the glitzy opening night of James Bond movie Quantum of Solace.
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Dumitru Popescu (born January 2, 1977) in Râmnicu Vâlcea is an experimental designer of aircraft for private spaceflight and president of Cosmonautics and Aeronautics Romanian Association (ARCA).
In 1997 he studied at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest – Aerospace Engineering. In 1998, together with a group of students, he created ARCA, which has created rockets such as the Demonstrator 2 and 2B, the Orizont, and the Stabilo.
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Thailand and Cambodia, neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, offer unique cultural experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Planning a combined trip to both countries requires careful consideration of various factors. In this guide, we will provide insights on how to create an itinerary that allows you to make the most of your time in Thailand and Cambodia.
Which Country to Enter First?
Before the pandemic, it was generally recommended to enter through Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, due to its extensive international flight options. However, with the decrease in international flights, the choice of whether to enter from Thailand first or Cambodia now depends on the flight availability from your departure point.
Traveling from Europe and Australia
For travelers from Europe and Australia, direct international flights to Cambodia are currently limited, often requiring a transfer in Singapore. On the other hand, direct flights to and from Thailand are readily available. Based on this, we typically suggest entering Cambodia and leaving from Thailand. This allows you to take a direct flight back home, providing a refreshing end to your holiday with a beachside stay in Thailand.
While it is possible to fly in and out from Thailand, it would require extra travel time to journey between Thailand and Cambodia.
Traveling from the US and Canada
For travelers from the United States and Canada, the availability of flights to either Thailand or Cambodia does not significantly impact the itinerary. Both countries require connecting flights, so you can decide based on the most convenient flight times, ticket prices, and your travel dates. Nonetheless, we still recommend entering Cambodia and exiting through Thailand for a relaxing beach finish.
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If you are still uncertain about your tour arrangements, worry not. Our team is here to help. We will select the best tour route based on your needs, ensuring you make the most of your time, avoid any hassles, and have an enjoyable travel experience. Contact us for personalized itinerary advice.
How Do I Travel Between Thailand and Cambodia?
By far, the most convenient way to travel between Cambodia and Thailand is by air. Bangkok has direct flights to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, and Siem Reap, the most famous tourist city in Cambodia. The flight duration for both journeys is just over an hour.
Alternatively, you can choose to travel by land between Bangkok and Siem Reap. The Poipet/Aranya Prathet port on the Cambodian/Thai border is the most popular crossing point for tourists. The journey by land typically takes approximately 6-9 hours. Bus tickets can be purchased at travel agencies in Bangkok’s Khao San Road and Downtown Siem Reap.
How Many Days are Needed?
To fully experience the highlights of Thailand and Cambodia, it is recommended to allocate at least 10 days for your trip. Most travelers spend 3-5 days in Cambodia and 7-9 days in Thailand. Due to its larger size and diverse attractions, Thailand generally requires more time to explore fully.
In Thailand, popular destinations include Bangkok (the capital city), Chiang Mai (the largest city in northern Thailand), and one of the southern islands such as Phuket or Koh Samui. Phuket is the most popular choice, while Koh Samui offers a more romantic vibe for couples.
Cambodia, being a smaller country, typically revolves around visiting Siem Reap for its incredible Angkor Wat and possibly Phnom Penh for its temples and local markets.
10-Day Thailand and Cambodia Itinerary
A 10-day itinerary allows you to explore the most popular attractions in both countries. Here’s a favorite way to organize the itinerary:
- Days 1-2: Siem Reap sightseeing
- Day 3: Fly to Bangkok
- Day 4: Visit Bangkok
- Day 5: Bangkok to Chiang Mai
- Days 6-7: Explore Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai to Phuket
- Days 8-10: Relax and enjoy the beaches of Phuket
A 2-Week Thailand and Cambodia Itinerary
With a two-week itinerary, you can spend more time exploring Siem Reap in depth. Here’s a recommended plan:
- Day 1-5: In-depth tour of Siem Reap
- Day 6: Fly to Bangkok
- Day 7-8: Explore Bangkok
- Day 9: Fly to Phuket
- Day 10-13: Explore the attractions of Phuket
- Day 14: Return to Bangkok
For more detailed 2-week itineraries, you can refer to our 9-Day Thailand Tour with Elephant Encounter and Island Escape and 5-Day Siem Reap in Depth Tour. These itineraries can be adjusted to suit your interests, group size, and other requirements.
3-Week Thailand and Cambodia Itineraries
If you have three weeks to spare, you can allocate more time for exploring Phnom Penh and other attractions in Thailand. This allows you to visit temples, palaces, national parks, and indulge in island hopping experiences in Thailand.
Some travelers also prefer combining Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia for an extended 2-to-3-week tour. You can check out our How to Plan a Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour for more information.
How Much Does a Cambodia and Thailand Trip Cost?
Both Cambodia and Thailand cater to a wide range of budgets. Cambodia generally has slightly lower travel costs compared to Thailand, with a difference of around US$10-30 per day.
Travel Costs in Thailand
- Budget: Around 30 USD/day per person (hostels, street food, local public transportation)
- Medium: Approximately 50 USD/day per person (3-star hotels, sit-down restaurants, tuk-tuks, occasional taxis)
- High: US$100-150 per day per person (4/5-star hotels, quality meals, taxis or private transfers)
Travel Costs in Cambodia
- Budget: Around 15 USD/day per person (hostels, street food, local public transportation)
- Medium: Approximately 25-35 USD/day per person (3-star hotels, sit-down restaurants, occasional taxis)
- High: US$70-150 per day per person (4/5-star hotels, quality meals, taxis or private transfers)
Visa and Entry Requirements for a Thailand and Cambodia Trip
Thailand allows visa-free entry from 64 countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, the USA, and the UK. However, if you do not qualify for the visa-free policy, you will need to apply for a visa before visiting Thailand.
On the other hand, Cambodia requires visitors to obtain a tourist visa. This can be obtained online or upon arrival at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap Airport. For more information on applying for a Cambodia visa, refer to our detailed guide.
Best Times to Visit Thailand and Cambodia
Thailand and Cambodia share similar climates due to their proximity. The best time to visit both countries is from November to April when the weather is sunny and dry.
Do note that the Christmas/New Year holiday season is particularly busy. As international travel continues to recover, popular cities and islands such as Bangkok, as well as flights between destinations like Siem Reap and Bangkok, may be sold out in advance. It is advisable to plan ahead and make reservations in advance. Let us know your interests and requirements, and we’ll take care of everything. If you prefer to visit dry places in Southeast Asia during December, you can check out our guide on Southeast Asia Weather in December.
We guarantee a 100% refund of any payments made to Ekilove prior to 3 weeks before departure. This ensures you have peace of mind when planning your trip.
August to early October marks the rainy season in both countries, with short afternoon or dusk downpours. However, these showers are usually brief and should not significantly affect your travel experience.
For those seeking vibrant festival experiences, we recommend visiting in April or November:
- April is the month of New Year celebrations in both Cambodia and Thailand (usually April 13-15). It is one of the biggest festivals in both countries.
- November is known for Thailand’s Lantern Festivals, a magical spectacle that attracts tourists from around the world.
- Both Thailand and Cambodia are predominantly Buddhist countries. When visiting temples, dress appropriately by covering your shoulders and knees.
- Cambodia’s official currency is the Riel, but US dollars are widely accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops. In Thailand, only the local currency, the baht, is accepted.
- Tipping is common in both Cambodia and Thailand as a gesture of appreciation and to receive better service. A tip of one to two dollars is considered appropriate.
For more travel inspiration and guidance, check out the following articles:
- How to Plan a 3-Week Southeast Asia Itinerary
- How to Plan a Trip to Cambodia and Vietnam
- Vietnam vs Thailand: Which to Visit (A Helpful Comparison for You)
- How to Plan a Thailand and Vietnam Trip (2023/2024)
Contact Us for Bookings/Inquiries
All our tours can be customized to suit your preferences. Our aim is to create the ideal itinerary based on your interests, group size, budget, and other requirements. Feel free to contact us for personalized assistance and advice.
- 11-Day Best of Thailand and Cambodia Tour
- 12-Day Essential Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour
- 15-Day Best of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam Tour
You can find more Thailand travel itineraries on our Most Popular Thailand-Cambodia-Vietnam Tours page. For more information, visit Ekilove.com.

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What Is It?
Mindful Embodied Therapy developed from twenty-five years of pursuing the question, “What is health?” It utilizes yoga, mindfulness, parts work, dreamwork and somatic psychotherapy. What differentiates this therapy is the use of the body. I’ll guide you to listen within and stay with your feelings as you linger in restorative poses.
The poses are used as “neurolinguistic tools.” The long hold times allow time to reflect on feelings, emotions, fears and thoughts. Longer hold times are needed to releases the physical tension. As the body releases tension, the mind follows. Similar to how heavy thoughts can make our shoulders tight, releasing deep tension calms the mind. It’s all connected.
This style is informed by:
- Body-based Awareness
- Yoga Philosophy
- Parts Work/Child Work
- Mindfulness Strategies
- Jungian Psychology
My approach is holistic. I pull from a variety of healing modalities which lends flow and flexibility to the work. My training leans toward somatic techniques that link mind and body. Specifically, I’m trained in addiction, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, yin yoga and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
What distinguishes Mindful Embodied Therapy from other approaches is the use of yoga, which is so much more than stretching. Yoga is a blueprint for healthy living. Several recent studies suggest that yoga may help strengthen social attachments, reduce stress and relieve anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Yoga principles such as non-judgment, compassion, spirituality and the connection of all living things can help relieve stress, enhance compassion. So often, when clients are talking about issues they hold their breath sending a message to the nervous system that they are in danger. Bringing this to awareness is one way in which yoga is utilized in therapy.
In many ways, yoga is a form of cognitive therapy as it helps us become more aware of our thoughts and beliefs, as well as our strengths and resources. We literally “lean into” our discomfort. This ability to safely explore one’s edge is an important life skill.
One of the keys to self-study is learning how to slow down. In this sense, yoga is also a sneaky way to practice mindfulness. This occurs when we settle our mind and learn to witness our internal workings. The lingering is where the magic happens, where the spark of innate healing is ignited.
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text: Monique is a radio producer and editor who specializes in stories about religion. In 2019, she helped edit Religion & Politics, an online journal sponsored by the John C. Danforth Center at Washington University in St. Louis. Her 2017 radio documentary, An American Mosque, followed one community’s quest to build a thriving Muslim community center in the suburbs of Chicago. Supported by grants from the Gruber Foundation and a Ford Foundation Knight Fellowship for Reporting on Religion in American Public Life, the documentary aired on WBEZ Chicago and the podcast Interfaith Voices and won a Wilbur Award from The Religion Communicators Council. Monique has reported on gender inclusion in mosques, Muslim politicians and entrepreneurs, interfaith chaplains and more for the NPR news programs Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Day to Day. Monique grew up on an avocado farm in Southern California, and her journalism career began in the newsrooms of small and medium-sized newspapers in California and New Jersey. She holds degrees from Princeton University, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and Harvard Divinity School.


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COLD IS COMING – BE SURE YOUR CAR WILL START
Overnight temperatures will be dipping into the mid-teens the next three nights, and while most cars should be able to start, the chill in the air is a reminder to motorists to make sure their vehicles are ready when below freezing temperatures arrive for the winter, says AAA Northeast.
“Preventive maintenance is essential for safe driving and greatly decreases the chances of being stranded in the cold,” said John Paul, the AAA Northeast Car Doctor.
Start with the battery and charging system. Have them tested if the vehicle’s battery is more than three years old. Your vehicle will need a fully charged battery to start up during a cold snap. Even a good battery can lose up to 50 percent of its capacity when the temperatures drop to zero. At 32 degrees it can take up to 35 percent more power to start a cold engine. If your vehicle started with a jump start you have only fixed the symptom but not the problem. A well-maintained vehicle should start in nearly any weather condition.
Don’t forget engine oil and coolant. The proper weight and grade of engine oil will help with cold weather starting. And as a general rule, engine coolant should protect an engine to minus 30 degrees to prevent engine damage.