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At Deer Run Animal Hospital we are a team and a family that has a passion for this job. Everyone who works here does so with devotion and dedication to helping pets and families! Our work is so much more than just a job because we treat our patients as if they were our very own! We all understand the value of our pets in our lives and in our families.
|Mikey-Greeter - I am a very lucky cat to have such an important job of not only making my family smile every day here but our clients as well! I try my hardest to say hi to every one!|
Kim - Practice Manager: I have been in the veterinary field for almost 20 years now. I have done everything in the animal hospital from kennel, receptionist, veterinary assistant, & veterinary technician. I have 2 fur babies a 13 year old cat Cutie Pie and 6 year old Chihuahua Charlie. I also have a little human baby Dominic as well who was born in 2017. I love to spend time with my family and friends, doing anything outside, and reading.
I'm excited to be a part of the Deer Run Animal Hospital family and can't wait to see where this brings all of us together!
Beth-Veterinary Assistant: I have always enjoyed working and spending time with animals. I worked at South Suburban Humane Society for three years and also worked at a pet boarding facility before joining Deer Run Animal Hospital in 2006. I am happy to gain the experience of working with animals in a hospital setting and join a team where everyone is committed to giving quality care.
I share my home with three great cats and have two sweet horses, Jet and Josie, in my barn. I believe that pets are a blessing and a part of the family. In my spare time, I love going to flea markets and resale shops looking for treasures and bargains. I also enjoy going to festivals and county fairs during the summer.
Chanell-Veterinary Assistant & Client Care Specialist: I am currently a student at Indiana University Northwest pursuing a career in Dental Hygiene. I have always had a passion for working with animals. During my first two years of college at Purdue in West Lafayette, I had a wonderful opportunity to be able to volunteer in Purdue's Veterinary Teaching Hospital caring for large animals and clients in the oncology ward. In May 2010 I began working at Deer Run Animal Hospital to continue to pursue this passion. I started as a veterinary assistant and now also work at the front desk as a Client Care Specialist
I love every minute of my job and since working here I have grown and learned so much about myself. I never take a minute of my time here for granted. I most enjoy the moments when I make eye contact with an animal I come across in the hospital and I see him/her looking back at me with appreciation, and the feeling is mutual!
In June 2009, I opened my home to a stray black and white kitten named "Bella". She is most definitely the baby in my house and gets her way whenever she sees to it. When she is not napping, I more than likely will find her sitting in the window trying to catch birds and squirrels passing by or even playing inside an empty cereal box.
In the summer of 2002, my family and I rescued a black lab mix from the Hobart Humane Society. Her name is "Pez" and she enjoys going for long walks, rides, and eating carrots, which are her favorite treats.
Some of my other interests include baking, traveling, scrapbooking, spending time with my niece and learning about sea turtles.
Stephanie - Veterinary Assistant & Client Care Specialist
I’m currently a veterinary assistant as well as a client care specialist here at Deer Run, with hopes to work my way up to becoming a tech. I started here in April of 2016, knowing nothing about what is really done in animal hospitals. I was interested in the position because I was a certified medical assistant and thought that would really help me out in working with the animals here.
This job has truly changed my life for the better. I’m even more passionate about animals now than I ever was, and I have always loved animals. I’ve grown so much from being here. Since starting here, I have taken in a six year old cat that was relinquished to me, her name is Dusty and she’s a cool kitty that everyone in my family adores. I also took in two four day old kittens that were abandoned. Sadly, they passed away. Since their death, I decided to take in another kitten, who, at the time, was 11 weeks old. His name is Jensen and he’s the cuddliest kitten ever! I also have two other pets, I have a Pompoochi (Pomeranian, Poodle, Chihuahua mix) named Jasper and a rabbit named George.
Aside from my fur babies, I also have a human baby! His name is Shane and he’s the best kid. He’s loved me working here because he gets to come here and see the office kitties. He’s shown so much interest in animals lately which makes me incredibly happy.

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IVF & ICSI Treatment Step
IVF and ICSI are assisted conception treatments where the sperm and eggs are treated outside the body, eggs are fertilised in the laboratory and embryos are then transferred when the embryo reaches a blastocyst stage
IVF & ICSI Process Stages
There are many stages in the process of IVF and ICSI treatments
- Ovarian stimulation with FSH injections, when the long protocol is used this is preceded by three weeks of downregulation injection. In antagonist protocol on day five or day six of FSH stimulation an additional injection is added which blocks ovulation.
- During these injections, three to four ultrasound scans are needed to assist in the progress and to plan the day when oocyte retrieval will take place
36 hours before the egg retrieval, a trigger injection is given. This trigger injection is either Suprecur (if freezing of eggs is being undertaken) or HCG (when a fresh transfer is planned).
- The day after the trigger injection they are no injections and in some cases, a blood test is required.
- You would be asked to fast from midnight preceding the egg collection date without taking any fluids or food. You’ll also be asked to come in early in the morning fasting and be prepared for an anaesthetic.
- On the day of egg collection, identity checks are conducted prior to the procedure itself.
- A small needle is inserted into the hand and anaesthesia (deep sedation) is given.
- Each follicle is drained and checked if eggs are present or not. Follicles may be flushed to try and see if an egg is detected. Some follicles will be empty while others will contain eggs.
- Then the IVF or ICSI procedure is performed.
- The day after the procedure is the fertilisation check. Usually, between 50 and 60% of eggs are fertilised. This can vary. In some cases, there may be low fertilisation or no fertilisation.
- Embryos are then cultured and observed for three to five days. The ideal time for freezing or for transfer is at a blastocyst stage (day five embryos which have accelerated in growth and have between 100-250 cells). These embryos have differentiated into cells that form the baby and cells that form the placenta. Blastocyst form on day 5, day 6 or sometimes on day 7
- Day 5 embryos can be transferred or frozen. Day 6 or 7 embryos need to be frozen.
How Does IVF Work?
In IVF, the eggs are mixed with washed and ready sperm in the laboratory. It is then left to nature to fertilise the eggs. Fertilitzation can then be observed the next day.
How Does ICSI Work?
ICSI is where a single mature egg is confirmed and injected with a single sperm.
Frequently Asked Questions About The IVF Process
How Long Does The IVF Process Take?
The stimulation of the ovaries which includes daily injections usually takes between 10 and 15 days. This includes daily injections and is followed by oocyte (egg) retrieval. If a fresh transfer is planned then in approximately three weeks the embryos are transferred inside the womb. In a further two weeks, the results would be available.
If a frozen cycle is planned then after three weeks from the start of stimulation embryos are frozen and can be replaced after preparation which may take a further 6 to 8 weeks.
How Do You Work Out Your Due Date With IVF?
There are specific IVF due date calculators which can be used. An easy way to detect due date is to note the day of a blastocyst transfer. You then move back by 5 days and consider that to be the day when the sperm and the egg were injected or IVF was done. The last menstrual period is calculated by moving two weeks backward from that date. Then the expected due date is 9 months from this date.
How Does A Frozen IVF Cycle Work?
A frozen cycle is done in various ways.
The long protocol is where the ovary is shut down for three weeks following which oestrogen tablets or patches are started and are taken for 10 to 14 days. You may have between one and two ultrasound scans to check for the thickness of the endometrium.
Once the endometrium crosses 8 millimetres, progesterone is started and on the 5th day with taking oestrogen and progesterone, the embryo is transferred. Oestrogen and progesterone are then continued until the pregnancy test and if it is positive these drugs are continued further.
Frequently Asked Questions About The ICSI Process
How Much Sperm Is Needed For ICSI?
A very small quantity of sperm is needed. The most motile sperm with the most normal morphology are chosen.
How Long Does Fertilisation Take After ICSI?
Sperms are injected and 22 -24 hours later the check for fertilisation takes place

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The England international was anonymous for large parts of the match, much to the disappointment of many Manchester United fans.
And his night went from bad to worse when he was given his marching orders in the 57th minute.
Referee Mike Dean sent the former Watford man for an early bath following a poor challenge on Diogo Jota, which earned him a second yellow card.
Dean didn’t hesitate to dismiss the veteran as his careless tackle resulted in his studs planting into the Portuguese’s shin.
And the images which emerged from the match prove Dean’s decision to send off the 33-year-old, which you can see below, was completely justified.
Dean’s sending off of Young was the 100th red card he’s issued during his time refereeing in the Premier League.
And some United fans were quick to connect the dots on Twitter.
One wrote: “Mike dean strikes again – what a tw@t.”
Another said: Mike Dean is going to open up his own card shop when he retires.”
“Mike Dean loves a red card doesnt he trying to keep spurs’ top 4 dream alive,” another observer tweeted.
One United fan reckoned Dean couldn’t wait to dismiss a Red Devil, saying: “Mike dean couldn’t resist.”
Some Manchester United fans even turned on young, lambasting the former winger for his reckless challenge.
One furious fan tweeted: “ASHLEY YOUNG, F&£K OFF YOU PEANUT.
“PLEASE RETIRE OR LEAVE YOU PEANUT!!!! SILLY S**T FROM A SUPPPSED CAPTAIN!!!”
Another wrote: “Ashley Young you have let the fans down. Stupid decision and all you do is pump the ball long. Sick of it.”
Another raging supported said: “Don’t even think the late Stephen Hawkins could come up with an answer how Ashley Young has made it beyond 2012 in a Man Utd shirt, up there in the top 3 worst players to wear one.”
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It turns out 2012 was a very good year for K-12 Parents & the Public, and now it’s time to take a look back to see what registered as some of the hottest topics for our blog’s readers. Here, we examine several of the most popular posts.
Super Hit 1 was good news on the home front: our report on a study that showed that parents who want their children to succeed academically in school have more influence over that outcome than the schools themselves.
“The effort that parents are putting in at home in terms of checking homework, reinforcing the importance of school, and stressing the importance of academic achievement is ultimately very important to their children’s academic achievement,” the study’s co-author told Education Week.
The #2 post was “When Mama Ain’t Happy: Screening ‘Won’t Back Down,’”. This is the story behind the story of the Hollywood film, which depicts the struggle of two Pittsburgh mothers who petition their school board to turn around a seemingly apathetic, ineffective elementary school. We also reported on a movie—this one a documentary called “Parent Power”—which describes another avenue parents use in the fight to improve the education of their children. While “Won’t Back Down” was marketed as inspired by a true story, “Parent Power” is the telling of a true story. (This post was not in the top rankings.)
The finding that parental engagement is on the rise hit #3 on the K-12 Parents & the Public charts. While teacher satisfaction has declined to its lowest point in more than two decades, a MetLife survey reported, parent engagement is climbing to new heights across America.
Readers also expressed a strong interest in two stories from the Louisiana legislature.
A Louisiana bill that was ultimately deferred in the House Education Committee would have graded parents on their required participation in the educational progress of their children. It was the #4 post.
Following close on its heels at #5 was the story of a law that went into effect Aug. 1 empowering school districts in Louisiana to take punitive action against parents who fail to show up for a teacher-requested parent-teacher conference, either in person or over the phone.
The language of the law does not specify what kinds of action school boards can take in trying to enforce parent-teacher conference participation. Publishing the names of recalcitrant parents in the local newspaper seems to be the most frequently mentioned consequence.
This blog’s 6th most well-read story this year reported advice from the National PTA about how to speak to children after the Colorado movie theater shooting in July. Tragically, less than six months later, we covered this topic again in “Guidance for Parents After School Shooting.” (The latter post did not make the top listing.)
Good news resonated in our 7th most popular post about adults’ ability to impact their children’s lives. Called “Parents of Teens: You Can Influence Your Kids About School,” it explained that researchers have found that parents—and teachers—still “trump” other teens when it comes to influencing their children about certain aspects of school engagement.
On the national front, readers were interested in research showing that the public strongly favors having locally elected school boards. The #8 post was a study of 40 years of public opinion polls indicating that the public wants to run and improve local schools via elected school boards, but looks to federal and state authorities to ensure equitable distribution of funding and shared standards for what children learn in school.
A look at how parent engagement can be increased at mostly African-American high schools also captured attention from our readers in the #9 spot. Administrators who want to improve participation should be sure that they don’t make parents feel blamed for not showing up or pulling their weight, says the study’s lead author. And the schools should make sure they are creating a welcoming environment for parents who do walk through the doors.
We’ve left the #10 spot open for you to choose. Check the archives to see what topic appeals to you and your sensibilities.
We look forward to covering more in the fascinating area of how parents and the public are reshaping education policy in 2013. Please share your ideas about topics you would like to read about in K-12 Parents & the Public blog.
A version of this news article first appeared in the K-12 Parents and the Public blog.

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For their first trip to Africa since taking office, Catherine Colonna and Sébastien Lecornu must meet their Nigerian counterparts in particular and be received by President Mohamed Bazoum on Friday morning.
With our Special Correspondent in Niamey, Magali Lagrange
By sending these two ministers to Niamey, Paris emphasizes the two aspects of its strategy in the Sahel: one, civilian, based on development aid, and the other military. France is “beside Niger”, according to a diplomatic source.
The Nigerian Foreign Minister talks about a visit to “consolidate a deep-rooted friendship”. Hassoumi Massaoudou also links security and development. “If we give up because of security, we will lose the war,” he said.
This official French visit comes as Paris reorganizes its military position in the region, following its withdrawal from Mali, which was announced in February last year and should be ready by the end of next month. A new strategy should be proposed to President Emmanuel Macron in September.
On the French side, it is clarified that it is not about doing the same thing as in Mali elsewhere, but listening to Niger’s needs. While specifying that the number of French troops deployed in Niger is not currently expected to increase significantly in the coming weeks or months.
After Niger, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, is expected to leave the Ivory Coast.

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Security Council resolution to combat Hezbollah a ‘victory for Israel’
Ambassador Danny Danon announced a “victory for Israel in the Security Council” regarding the adoption of a new resolution forcing the UN peacekeeping mission to act against Hezbollah’s buildup.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon on Wednesday welcomed the adoption of a new Security Council resolution regarding UNIFIL’s mandate.
According to the decision made upon the annual renewal of this mandate, UNIFIL, the UN’s peacekeeping mission, is now required to expand its reports to the Security Council and take deliberate action against Hezbollah’s violations. UNIFIL’s presence on the ground will increase significantly, and troops will be required to tour the Hezbollah-controlled areas of southern Lebanon.
UNIFIL must also report all instances of Hezbollah’s violations and attempts to deny access immediately.
“This is a significant diplomatic achievement that could change the situation in southern Lebanon and expose the terror infrastructure that Hezbollah set up on the border with Israel,” Danon stated. “The resolution requires UNIFIL to open its eyes, and forces it to act against Hezbollah’s terror buildup in the area. We will continue the fight against Hezbollah and ensure that UNIFIL fulfills its duties on the ground.”
The Security Council’s decision includes two main elements: higher presence of forces on the ground and reliable and timely reporting. Until now, and especially in the last few years, UNIFIL forces have rarely patrolled the area in southern Lebanon, refrained from entering villages widely agreed to be Hezbollah terrorist strongholds, and failed to report Hezbollah’s violations in real time. As such, from now on, UN forces will be required to demonstrate a robust physical presence on the ground, to enter every village and to report, in real time, Hezbollah’s violations of Security Council Resolution 1701.
In addition, this landmark decision will dissolve Hezbollah’s longstanding attempt to be seen as a legitimate organization within the international arena.
The approval of this decision comes after many months of intense diplomatic activity by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN, led by Ambassador Danon. This past June, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley visited the Lebanese border and was briefed on UNIFIL’s limited operations and the arming of Hezbollah by Ambassador Danon and Deputy Chief of Staff of the IDF, Aviv Kochavi. Since the visit, Ambassadors Haley and Danon have insisted on changing the mandate to the other members of the Security Council. As part of these efforts, Israel revealed classified materials to representatives of the various member states, and senior IDF intelligence officials delivered security briefings to UN ambassadors according to Danon’s request.
“I thank the United States for leading this important effort, and for standing up for Israel’s security interests,” Danon stated. “I also thank France for facilitating the negotiations along with the passing of the resolution. The United Nations Secretary-General and Security Council members have made the right decision to serve the most fundamental principle of the United Nations: combating terrorism and maintaining stability and tranquility.” (WIN: World Israel News)
Israeli Government ‘interested in the stability of Hamas rule in Gaza’
In the wake of resignation of PMO’s coordinator for POWs and MIAs and harsh criticism from Shaul and Goldin families, senior official clarifies Israel is not putting more economic pressure on the Gaza Strip because it ‘is interested in the stability of the Hamas rule in Gaza, as the alternative is far worse.’
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the return of three Israeli citizens and the bodies of two IDF soldiers have been defined by high rank intelligence officials as “really stuck” and a “non-starter.”
The bleak assessment comes following the recent resignation of Col. (res.) Lior Lotan, the coordinator for POWs and MIAs in the Prime Minister’s Office, and the harsh criticism from the families of the two soldiers against Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who they dubbed as a “coward” and “weak.”
Over the last year, efforts have been made to clarify the situation of the POWs and MIAs being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Israel’s intelligence community determined with high certainty that Hamas is holding two Israeli citizens: Abera Mengistu, 30, from Ashkelon, who has been in the strip since September 2014, and Hisham Shaaban al-Sayed, a Bedouin man from Hura, who crossed into Gaza in April 2015. Both are alive but suffering from physical and mental problems and need to be on medication on a regular basis. Israel has tried, with an unknown measure of success, to transfer the medications they need through several different intermediaries and channels.
In addition, Hamas is holding the bodies of IDF soldiers Lt. Hadar Goldin and Sgt. Oron Shaul, who were declared dead based on forensic, medical and intelligence assessments, as well as Jewish law.
Top: Jumaa Ibrahim Abu-Ghanima, Sgt. Oron Shaul; Bottom: Lt. Hadar Goldin, Abera Mengistu
Hamas is also holding an additional Israeli citizen, Jumaa Ibrahim Abu-Ghanima, whose presence in Gaza is defined as a “security affair” by the intelligence community, and he is not included on the list of POWs and MIAs. There is also doubt as to whether he really wants to return to Israel.
The negotiations with Israel are being led by two Hamas officials: Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar and his aide Jihad Yaghmur, who were both released as part of the 2011 Shalit deal. Both were sent to prison, among other things, for planning the kidnapping of IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman. In a cruel twist of fate, it was during Wachsman’s failed rescue attempt in 1994 that the same Lior Lotan was seriously wounded. He was awarded a military citation for his actions in that mission.
When they were released from prison, the two promised the prisoners left behind that they would not abandon them. Sinwar sees it as his duty to keep that promise.
Following what Hamas and the Palestinian public view as the great success of the Shalit deal—which saw the release of 1,027 Palestinian imprisoned in Israel for terror offenses, some of them very severe, in return for one soldier—it is considered the starting point for any future deal. To make that clear, Hamas conditioned merely information on the fate of the POWs and MIAs with the release of the Shalit deal prisoners who have been arrested again since.
Hamas has already given Israel—through intermediaries—its main conditions for a full deal, and they are more or less similar to the Shalit deal as far as the numbers go: The release of some 1,000 living prisoners, as well as the return of bodies and other terms.
Israel unequivocally rejected these conditions. “There’s nothing to talk about,” said the Israeli negotiation team, led by Lotan, after taking the Hamas terms to the prime minister, defense minister, and Security Cabinet.
“Israel of today is not the same Israel that existed on the eve of the (October 2011) Shalit deal,” explained a senior Israeli official. “Primarily, because the deal that was signed had already carried with it strong criticism from the public. Secondly, because living citizens who were taken by Hamas, partially due to their own fault, are not considered by the public to be soldiers who were taken captive while defending the country. This is why the public is only willing to pay a lower price for them. Third, because in light of the Shamgar Commission’s conclusions on the price that should be paid for POWs and MIAs, there are those in the political ranks, the intelligence and military ranks, and among the public, who want to exchange bodies for bodies rather than pay the price of living prisoners, certainly not prisoners with blood on their hands.”
Col. (res.) Lotan realized that in the current state of affairs, there is no chance of reaching a deal, and after three difficult and exhausting years doing the job voluntarily, he decided to resign his post.
The families demand taking other measures against Hamas, such as military operations to release the bodies and the captives, or economic and internal pressure on the Gaza terror group.
It is safe to assume the defense establishment would not rush to any military operation to release the citizens and return the bodies of the soldiers that could risk soldiers’ lives.
As for economic pressure in the form of a complete and air-tight closure of the strip, preventing the transfer of merchandise, equipment, food etc. inside, the senior Israeli official noted it was “Undesirable to impose a boycott similar to what the Defense Ministry put on Gaza in order to pressure Hamas to release Shalit. Primarily, because it didn’t work last time either. We didn’t get Shalit despite all of the steps we took, including the arrest of Hamas leaders, more bombardments, or imposing a stricter blockade on Gaza. Second, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is so severe and the population’s situation is so bad that any change could lead to an explosion, the collapse of the Hamas rule, chaos and war against Israel.”
“In fact,” the official concluded. “Israel is interested in the stability of the Hamas rule in Gaza, because the alternative is far worse. This is why there isn’t a more intense pressure put to return the captives and soldiers’ bodies.” (Ynet News)
IDF hunts for guns in overnight West Bank raids
Security forces continue to crack down on illegal weapons in the West Bank, carrying out a several raids overnight Tuesday, confiscating assault rifles and shutting down an arms factory.
The ongoing raids of weapons factories have greatly reduced the number of illegal weapons that could end up in the hands of attackers, and has driven up the price of a Carl Gustav-type submachine gun – the most popular weapon – from NIS 1,500 in January 2015 to NIS 4,500 in December 2016 and approximately NIS 7,000 in May 2017.
The IDF, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Border Police found M-16s rifles in Azun, near Kalkilya, and an illegal weapons factory and more M-16s in Abud, 22 km. northwest of Ramallah. More homemade weapons were found in Beit Fajar, south of Bethlehem, the army said.
During operations in the West Bank over the past week, the IDF had found a pair of M-4 carbines and several other M-16s. Troops seized one M-16 on Monday found in a home in Abu Dis near Jerusalem, and another was found along with a homemade gun in Bir al-Basha, 15 km. southwest of Jenin, the army said.
The IDF has closed down 35 weapons factories and confiscated more than 220 illegal weapons since January, according to army figures.
In 2016, 40 gun-making workshops were shuttered and 445 illegal weapons were confiscated, a significant increase from the 170 weapons seized in 2015.
The effect of such closures has been felt in the sales of assault rifles such as the M-16, which, since they cost tens of thousands of shekels, are less popular than the relatively cheap Carl Gustav knockoffs.
The IDF believes it is getting to the root of the problem of illegal weapons in the West Bank by carrying out near-nightly raids.
Lt-.Col. Benny Meir, commander of the Shahar Battalion, said in a recent interview with The Jerusalem Post that the raids have given the IDF the upper hand against Palestinian weapons dealers, adding that “we are always in action and this is leading them to make many mistakes” that lead to their eventual arrests.
“It’s like the roots of the tree; we might only get the branch on top at first, but in the end we get to the roots and get everyone involved,” Meir said.
Also overnight on Tuesday, security forces arrested 16 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank suspected of involvement in terrorist activities and in violent disturbances against civilians and soldiers.
Security forces arrested one Palestinian in each of the following places: Beita, Tulkarm, Azun, Kafr Abbush, Kafr a-Tabka, Kobar and Kafr Ein. Another two wanted Palestinians were arrested in each of the villages of Dura, Husan and Beit Rima, and three others in Beit Fajar.
All were transferred to the Shin Bet for questioning. (Jerusalem Post)
Greenblatt visits Gaza border, reaffirms US support for PA
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt reaffirmed Washington’s support for the Palestinian Authority’s push to regain control of the Gaza Strip Wednesday, after touring the region with Major General Yoav Mordechai.
“It is clear that the PA must resume its role in managing the Gaza Strip,” Greenblatt said, “since Hamas has severely harmed the residents and failed to meet their most basic needs.”
Mordechai, the coordinator of government activities in the territories, briefed government ministers on the security situation and existing threats in Gaza, as well as on humanitarian measures taken by Israel to help residents of the Strip, according to Ma’ariv.
The Iran-backed Islamist group Hamas has controlled Gaza since it ousted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ more moderate Fatah party in June 2007.
Greenblatt urged Hamas to return the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, who were killed in action by the terrorist group during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, and to release Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are believed to still be held captive by the group.
Mordechai and Greenblatt visited the Kerem Shalom crossing, a central route for transporting food, equipment and supplies to and from Gaza, and Erez Crossing, where they met and spoke with Palestinian residents of the Strip.
They also toured a Hamas tunnel in the region.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt (L) and Major General Yoav Mordechai (R)
“One kilometer of such a tunnel costs about $200,000,” Mordechai said. “This means that instead of a tunnel, hospitals in the Gaza Strip can be built, but Hamas’ priorities are the primary interests of the military wing and terror.”
“Hamas is acting cynically and exploiting civilian humanitarian assistance to strengthen itself, and the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip is paying the price,” he said.
The special envoy also visited the Iron Dome battery and Kibbutz Nahal Oz, where he met with Alon Shuster, head of the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, and residents of the kibbutz who spoke about their lives near the Gaza border.
“I visited the Gaza border today. I learned a lot about the difficult challenges facing the IDF, Israeli residents living in the nearby areas and the residents of Gaza, as a result of Hamas’ misuse of humanitarian aid and its commitment to terrorism and violence,” Greenblatt said (Jerusalem Post)
As Iran expands its military influence in Syria, Israel puts the world on notice
Iran is expanding into Syria, converting the country into a military and weapons base, filling it with heavily armed Shi’a proxy forces, and earmarking it as a launchpad for future attacks on Israel.
Israel, in turn, has recently put the international community on notice, warning that a failure to stop the Iranian push into Syria will result in Israeli military action.
In this context, Israeli officials have traveled to the U.S. and Russia in recent weeks, to share information on Iran’s military moves into Syria, and to sound out the alarm over what may come next.
Yet it remains far from clear that either Moscow or Washington can or will pressure the Iranians to stop. According to one report, Russia has placed its advanced S-400 air defense system near Iranian weapons factories in Syria. The factories purportedly produce long-range guided missiles for the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah to use against Israel. Russia has not confirmed the report.
In August, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Sochi, Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin at his summer residence for an urgent meeting on Iran’s activities in Syria.
Iran, which runs the ground war in Syria on behalf of the Bashar al-Assad regime, has become an important regional ally of Russia, which oversees air operations in support of the Iranian-led axis. Together, they have managed to turn the tide in the Syrian war against the Sunni rebel organizations. The Assad regime has been regaining increasing amounts of territory, into which Iran and its agents pour in. Islamic State’s collapse is also leaving behind a vacuum that is being filled by Iran.
Meanwhile, a senior Israeli defense delegation, made up of the head of the Mossad, Yossi Cohen, and the leader of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, landed in Washington in mid-August to discuss what Iran is doing in Syria with U.S. National Security Adviser, H. R. McMaster.
Israeli delegation members noted “a kind of embarrassment and lack of a clear position” among Trump administration officials regarding America’s commitments in the Middle East, particularly in regards to preventing the spread of Iranian influence in Syria, Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman told The Jerusalem Post that “the Americans fully support the Israeli objectives…at least from a macro perspective, the Americans and Israelis are of the same mind.” Yet the newspaper reported that Friedman was “unwilling to discuss…how this objective of keeping Iran out of a post-civil war Syria can be reached.”
According to Professor Eyal Zisser, an expert on Syria from Tel Aviv University, the U.S. is prepared to hand off Syria to Russia. “As part of this package deal, which will free the Trump Administration from the burden of Syria, the U.S. is willing to accept the Russian willingness to grant Iran a grip on Syria,” he added.
Zisser said that Russia is aware of Israel’s concerns, and is willing to move Hezbollah and Iran back from the Israeli border by a few kilometers, but that ultimately, Moscow views Iran as a legitimate force. Moscow also thinks that Israel has to come to accept Iran as such, so long as the Iranian presence does not turn into a missile attack on Israel.
“The bottom line is that neither Russia nor the US are accepting Israel’s outcry, and are unwilling to push Iran out of Syria. They even view it as a stabilizing factor, and apparently they do not take Israel’s threats very seriously,” Zisser added.
Israel’s diplomatic warning campaign is in full swing, but it is reasonable to believe that the real objective is to create legitimacy for future Israeli action, Israel’s former National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Yaakov Amidror, told JNS.org.
“The Israeli warning regarding an intention to set red lines is important, not because the two powers (the U.S. and Russia) will act, but because when Israel acts, it will have much more legitimacy,” said Amidror.
Col. (ret.) Reuven Erlich, director of Tel Aviv-based Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, which has been monitoring events in Syria, said that America’s goal is to dismantle Islamic State’s control in areas of Syria—not to engage in nation-building there or prevent the buildup of Iranian-backed Shi’a forces.
“The U.S. policy in Syria is to destroy ISIS’s territorial control,” he said, explaining that other issues, like the Syrian regime’s relations with others, are out of the range of American policy or capabilities in Syria.
“So if we suddenly see Shi’ite militias and Hezbollah in the Syrian Golan Heights, they (the Americans) will not be able to do much,” Erlich said.
He added, “But the U.S. can activate pressure levers that it has with Russia, which is and will continue to be a strong player in Syria, and which can pressure the Syrian regime. The U.S. is not, however, building a position on the ground that would enable it to come to our assistance if we need it.”
Russia does have a presence in Syria, and therefore, an ability to influence the Damascus regime and Iran, Erlich argued. Still, he said, “The Russians will not enter into a confrontation with Iran because of us. But if they realize that an Iranian presence in the Golan Heights will have a price, the Russians can be a restraining factor. That too, however, is in doubt.”
Ultimately, Erlich said, Israel must rely on its own ability to defend itself. Quoting Hillel the Elder, he said, “There is a saying: If I am not for myself, who will be for me?”
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman Aug. 24 released a statement that was both unusual and littered with clues about the seriousness of the latest developments.
“The fact that Iran is trying to turn the whole of Syrian territory into a forward outpost against the State of Israel, with military bases, with thousands of Shi’ite mercenaries that are brought in from all over the Middle East into Syria, with an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force base, with an IRGC naval base, the attempt to manufacture precision weaponry in Lebanon—this is a reality that we do not intend to accept,” he said.
Lieberman said Netanyahu’s meeting in Sochi was part of an attempt to use every available diplomatic avenue, hinting heavily that military action would follow if diplomacy failed.
“All that we are trying to do right now is to use all of these avenues to solve the problem,” he said.
In a clearly veiled warning, Lieberman added, “I hope that we can solve it through the diplomatic channels, through the international community, with vigorous activity in every direction. I hope we will not have to think otherwise.” (JNS)
PA’s Botched Attempt to Manipulate UN Chief Was Prompted by International Condemnation of Terror Glorification, Israeli Analyst Says
The Palestinian Authority’s unease over growing international frustration with its stance on terrorism lay behind its botched attempt to portray visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres as having shown empathy for imprisoned terrorists, one of Israel’s leading analysts of Palestinian affairs said on Thursday.
“In all likelihood, the current PA presentation of Guterres as sympathetic to Palestinian prisoners is intended to break the uniform international condemnation of PA terror support, by making it seem the UN Secretary-General supports their claims,” Itamar Marcus of research institute Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) stated in a report detailing the PA’s effort to manipulate Guterres.
On Tuesday, following his meeting in Ramallah with PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, Guterres was doorstepped by a group of relatives of Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences in Israeli prisons. According to a UN spokesperson, PA officials presented the group to Guterres as “Palestinian mothers of detained children” who wanted to present him with a petition.
“Confronted with the situation, [Guterres] received the group which presented him a petition,” the UN spokesperson said.
The spokesperson flatly denied PA reports that Guterres had expressed support for the prisoners. “Any quotes attributed to the Secretary-General in this regard are fabricated,” the spokesperson said.
The true identity of the group was disclosed later on by the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. Among those present at the meeting with Guterres was Latifa Abu Hmeid, the mother of Nasser Abu Hmeid, a regional commander in the Al Aqsa Martys Brigade who is currently serving life in prison for the murder of seven Israelis in 2002. Abu Hmeid’s two brothers are also jailed for life in Israel for terrorist crimes.
According to WAFA, the group “demanded that the UN secretary-general act in a serious and concrete manner to save the lives of more than 6,500 Palestinian prisoners and female prisoners sitting in the Israeli occupation’s prisons from the grave violations that the [Israeli] occupation Prison Service perpetrates against them, such as medical neglect, administrative detentions, and the arrest of women, children, and parliament members.”
It then fabricated the response from Guterres that was later denied by the UN, in which the secretary-general was falsely quoted as having said, “We understand the suffering of the Palestinian prisoners. We will work together with the authorized and relevant parties in order to put an end to their suffering.”
In his first year at the UN’s helm, Guterres has made his opposition to the extolment of terrorism clear on several occasions. Last May, in a statement dissociating the UN from a West Bank women’s center named after notorious Fatah terrorist Dalal Mughrabi, Guterres declared, “The glorification of terrorism, or the perpetrators of heinous terrorist acts, is unacceptable under any circumstances.”
As with its demand that the descendants of Palestinian refugees have a “right of return” to present-day Israel, the PA is similarly determined to present its support for imprisoned terrorists as a non-negotiable article of faith. Families of imprisoned or deceased terrorists receive more than $300 million annually in so-called “martyr payments” from the PA — a policy that is now the target of a renewed legislative effort in the US Congress. (the Algemeiner)
Israel’s ambassador returns to Egypt after 8 months away
Israel’s ambassador to Egypt has returned to his post, eight months after he and his small staff returned home because of unspecified security threats.
Cairo airport officials say the ambassador, David Govrin, flew back to Cairo on Tuesday with eight staff members. The ambassador and his staff are expected to resume work from the envoy’s suburban Cairo home.
The Israeli Embassy in central Cairo has been closed since protesters stormed it in 2011.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry had no immediate comment. The airport officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Prior to their departure in mid-December, the ambassador and his staff routinely flew home on Thursday and returned to their post on Sunday.
A February report in the British newspaper, The Telegraph, claimed that Govrin was returned to Israel at the end of 2016 and has not visited the Egyptian capital since. He did however continue to perform his duties from Jerusalem.
The report made no mention of specific security threats that abruptly prompted Gavrin’s surprise departure, but the concerns are said to have emanated from the numerous terror attacks that had struck Egypt during the same period. (Ynet News)
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Jordan refuses to accept Israeli ambassador’s return
Five weeks after the evacuation of the Israeli embassy in Jordan following the attack incident in which an Israeli security guard shot and killed two Jordanians in apparent self defense, Israeli Ambassador to Jordan Einat Shlain and the embassy staff have yet to return to Jordan, and the diplomatic crisis is far from being resolved.
During said incident, Israeli guard Ziv Moyal was allegedly stabbed by a teenaged Jordanian Muhammad al-Jawawdeh. Moyal then opened fire, killing al-Jawawdeh and Jordanian landlord Bassem al-Hamarna, who was apparently present but not part of the attack.
Jordan is currently refusing to accept Shlain’s return to the embassy, after she and Moyal were photographed being received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who celebrated the guard’s actions upon his return.
Sources estimated that in light of Jordan’s outright refusal, Israel will have no choice but to appoint a new ambassador, if it intends to restore normal relations with Jordan.
In the meantime, the Israel Police’s investigation of Moyal’s actions has not yet ended, although all the signs show that Moyal’s claim of self defense holds up.
As a result, Israel-Jordanian relations have been in a state of freeze: no visas are being issued, resulting in thousands of Jordanians and Palestinians living in Jordan who cannot enter Israel through the Allenby crossing. In addition, since the incident, 163 passports of Jordanian citizens waiting to receive a visa to Israel have been held in a safe of the Israeli embassy in Jordan. (Ynet News)
Israel to advance plans for 3,000 settlement homes – report
The Defense Ministry body responsible for authorizing construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank will reportedly be advancing plans for some 3,000 new housing units when it convenes next month.
The Civil Administration’s High Planning Subcommittee had been scheduled to meet next week, according to a Channel 2 news report Wednesday, but its quarterly session was postponed until after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trip abroad.
Sources told Channel 2 that the government did not want to “arm” Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas with another complaint against Israel at the UN General Assembly, which will convene on September 12, and where both Abbas and Netanyahu will be speaking.
Included in the plans set to be advanced by the Civil Administration are 700 housing units in Ariel, 260 and 97 units in the northern West Bank settlements of Tzofim and Rechalim, respectively, 86 units in the Binyamin region’s Migron, and 192 in the South Hebron Hills’ Negohot, the report said.
The Defense Ministry body, which has already approved 3,400 housing units this year, will reportedly also work to shorten the planning process for West Bank settlements.
Currently, building plans require Civil Administration approval at a number of stages throughout the planning process. The government is looking to decrease the number of authorizations necessary for final validation in order to limit the public outcry that typically follows each stage of the approval process.
Much of the international community views settlements as illegal and an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. (the Times of Israel)
IAI delivers first Barak 8 maritime defense missile to Indian Navy
Israel Aerospace Industries on Tuesday delivered the first Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air missile to the Indian Navy.
Barak 8 is a maritime defense system that has long-range water and land engagement capabilities allowing it to intercept all types of aerial targets, such as subsonic and supersonic missiles, fighter aircraft, maritime patrolling aircraft, helicopter and sea skimming missiles. According to IAI, the Barak 8 interceptor can engage multiple targets simultaneously, “in severe saturation scenarios” and independent of the weather, making it one of the most advanced projectiles of its kind.
Over the past few years, IAI has signed several deals with India for the supply of the Barak 8 family of defense systems. In recent months alone, the volume of transactions reached $2.5 billion.
The first LRSAM missile was presented to Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley is a festive ceremony in Hyderabad, the capital of southern India’s Telangana state and a major center for the technology industry.
The projectile was developed jointly by IAI and India’s Defense Research and Development Organization, and is slated to be installed in India’s new missile ships, which have recently became operational.
Jaitley praised the collaboration between India and Israel on the development of advanced technology.
“This is a historic day for India, in which our navy becomes the proud owners of one of the most sophisticated systems in the world. This system will help the Indian Navy protect our country. India needs to be prepared for any scenario. Therefore, we should equip our operational forces with the best of advanced technology. The delivery of the first missile coming out from the indigenous production line is an example of the Indian economy and industry capabilities. We must continue developing the local infrastructure and manufacturing as part of our defense capabilities,” he said.
IAI Executive Vice President and General Manager of Systems, Missiles & Space Group Boaz Levy said that “the delivery of the first missile manufactured in India to India’s defense arms is a technological dream come true. It is another exciting step in the many-years collaboration between IAI, India’s government, India’s DRDO and other partners and one that reflects a technological and engineering effort of the highest level.”
IAI and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems together with Indian defense contractor Baharat Dynamics have established a joint production line in India for the LRSAM program. The local production line, built as part of New Delhi’s “Make in India” policy, integrates Israeli and Indian technology. (Israel Hayom)
Haredi female psychotrauma pioneer heads to Houston with Israeli medics
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WITH GREAT VOICE: Baritone Sidney Outlaw débuted on June 5 in Moscow.
by Patrick D. McCoy
Sidney Outlaw is a singer that has caught the attention of many in the world of classical music and performing arts. The Brevard, North Carolina native has performed in many prestigious concert halls and venues throughout the U.S. Whether is Carnegie Hall or a community center, Outlaw is a gracious artist who openly shares his talent with the world. The singer came to prominence after winning many important competitions, including being awarded the Grand Prize of the Concurso Internacional de Canto Montserrat Caballe in 2010. New York audiences recently heard him in a highly heralded recital at the Riverside Church.
His latest travels have landed him in Russia as a cultural ambassador, performing on a special tour with Michelle Bradley, American pianist Katie Mahan, and conductor Mark Mandarano. Outlaw shared his passion for the composer Gershwin, whose music is featured in the concert. ” I love Gershwin! July 11th, 2017 marks 80 years since the death of George Gershwin, who died tragically young at the age of 38″ Outlaw shared. The concert took place in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.
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–A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Patrick D. McCoy is a graduate of Virginia State University and Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. He has been an arts contributor for Examiner.com, CBS Washington, The Afro American Newspaper and most recently was the Performing Arts Columnist at Washington Life Magazine for four years. As a church musician, he currently serves as Organist/Choirmaster at Saint John’s Episcopal Church (Zion Parish) in Beltsville, Maryland. Visit www.patrickdmccoy.com for all of your arts news and send press releases and ideas to firstname.lastname@example.org. He dedicates his musical pursuits to the Glory of God, in loving memory of his mother Velma Ann McCoy-Pulley (1956-2017).


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After 'heart broken' Lisa Armstrong was spotted in a Los Angeles tattoo parlour earlier this week, the emotional reason behind her fresh inking has been revealed.
According to The Sun , Lisa treated herself to a design of dog paw prints, believed to be in honour of the beloved Labrador she once shared with estranged husband Ant McPartlin.
Just days before sitting in the tattooist's chair, Lisa shared a snap of her much-missed pooch Hurley on Instagram, of who she now shares joint custody with Ant.
"My baby boy," wrote Lisa in the caption, followed by the hashtag "miss him so much"
As Lisa enjoys some R&R stateside, TV star Ant is believed to be taking care of their chocolate Lab.
Following her split with Ant, Lisa fled to the US where she is staying with her former Deuce bandmate Craig Young.
To mark their long-term friendship, as well as her paw print tattoo, Lisa also got a symbol of strength inked on her arm - that matches Craig's.
While Lisa has kept her design under wraps, Craig share a pic of his striking yellow design to Instagram.
"And now I'm permanently and forever marked. Yes #strength #deuce #humble-beginnings."
Their trip to the tattoo parlour comes after Ant also revealed his new inking.
As he stepped out on a date with Anne Marie Corbett over the weekend Ant flashed a glimpse of the Alcoholics Anonymous design on his left arm.
The inking is a circle with a triangle in the middle that is synonymous with the AA programme.
The equilateral triangle represents the three part answer - unity, recovery and service - to a three part disease - physical, mental and spiritual, while the circle represents wholeness or oneness.
Ant was twice the drink-drive limit when he was arrested after crashing his Mini in March this year. He was convicted and fined a record-breaking £86,000 and banned from the roads for 20 months.

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It's nearly here. We are down to two teams in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs with the final series set to start soon.
The Avalanche and the Lightning will square off for a chance at raising the Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay is eyeing a three-peat, coming into this series as champions from 2020 and 2021. They would be the first team to accomplish the rare feat since the Islanders in the early '80s.
Opposing them is the preseason favorites to win the championship, the Avalanche. Colorado has not won it all since 2001 when current general manager Joe Sakic was still playing as their captain.
It all starts on Wednesday, June 15 with Tampa Bay and Colorado playing in Game 1.
Here is all the TV and schedule info you need for the Stanley Cup Final of the 2022 NHL playoffs:
MORE: Explaining hockey's postseason format
NHL playoffs 2022: TV channels, live stream
- TV (U.S.): ABS
- TV (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
- Stream (U.S.): ESPN+, fuboTV
- Stream (Canada): SN Now, SN NOW+
The Stanley Cup FInal will be broadcast on ABC for all seven games of the series. U.S. viewers can stream the games on ESPN+ or fuboTV.
Sportsnet and CBC will show all the series in Canada, as well TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience. SN NOW will be streaming the finals.
How will the NHL playoffs work in 2022?
Here's a quick overview of how the 2022 postseason will work:
- Eight teams in each conference make the postseason: the top three teams in each division and two wild-card teams.
- In the first round, the division winners play the wild-card teams while the second-and third-place teams in each division face off.
- The first-round winners in each conference will play each other in the second round. The winner of the series with the No. 2 and No. 3 teams for one division plays the winner of the series with their division winner playing the wild card team. For example, for this postseason, the winner of the Panthers-Capitals plays the winner of the Maple Leafs-Lightning, regardless of whether the lower seed wins or not, keeping the division "together" in the bracket.
- The winners of the second-round series will face off in the conference finals.
- The conference champions will meet in the Stanley Cup Final.
MORE: Which team has won the most Stanley Cups?
NHL playoffs schedule, results by series
(All times Eastern)
Stanley Cup Final
|Wed., June 15||Game 1||Avalanche 4, Lightning 3 (OT)||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Sat., June 18||Game 2||Avalanche 7, Lightning 0||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Mon., June 20||Game 3||Lightning 6, Avalanche 2||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Wed., June 22||Game 4||Avalanche 3, Lightning 2 (OT)||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Fri., June 24||Game 5||Lightning 3, Avalanche 2||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Sun., June 26||Game 6||Avalanche at Lightning||8 p.m.||ABC|
|Tue., June 28||Game 7*||Lightning at Avalanche||8 p.m.||ABC|
Western Conference: (C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers
Avalanche win 4-0
Eastern Conference: (M2) New York Rangers vs. (A3) Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning win 4-2
Eastern Conference: (A1) Florida Panthers vs. (A3) Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning win 4-0
Eastern Conference: (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M2) New York Rangers
Rangers win 4-3
Western Conference: (C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (C3) St. Louis Blues
Avalanche win 4-2
Western Conference: (P1) Calgary Flames vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers
Oilers win 4-1
Eastern Conference: (A1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Panthers win 4-2
Eastern Conference: (A2) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning win 4-3
Eastern Conference: (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (WC1) Boston Bruins
Hurricanes win 4-3
Eastern Conference: (M2) New York Rangers vs. (M3) Pittsburgh Penguins
Rangers win 4-3
Western Conference: (C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (WC2) Nashville Predators
Avalanche win 4-0
Western Conference: (C2) Minnesota Wild vs. (C3) St. Louis Blues
Blues win 4-2
Western Conference: (P1) Calgary Flames vs. (WC1) Dallas Stars
Flames win 4-3
Western Conference: (P2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (P3) Los Angeles Kings
Oilers win 4-3


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I am always eager to see what the next seasons makeup trends will hold. I love experimenting with new products, new looks, or even repurposing products I already have, like for this look. One of the trends that I keep seeing pop up is the “blush eyes”, but really just taking your favorite blush and using it as eyeshadow. I have done this before, but it was usually because I forgot to pack eyeshadow on a trip and needed a little color on my eyes. Then I saw this look on Lily Collins at the Golden Globes and thought, yes, I need to try this! And can I get that dress delivered to my house as well?
So I grabbed a few of my favorite everyday blush colors and just layered them until I got the perfect amount of standout blush on my eyes. I also took what was left on my brush and swiped it right under my lower lashes as well, for a more dramatic effect. It is soft and etherial, and perfect for Valentines Day! The last time I celebrated V-day I was in the fourth grade, so I will stick to wearing it on any given day. But it is really pretty paired with blush or other red tones.
A loose wrap braid seemed to be perfect to compliment the soft makeup, not to mention super quick and easy!
What do you think? Would you try the blush eyeshadow trend?

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With the week off from work my son and I explored the Mast Road Natural Area in Epping, NH yesterday. SELT recently posted a new Mast Road Natural area trail map on their website. It makes navigating the trail system easy. I had previously visited the trails and wasn’t too impressed. This is because I didn’t know how many trails were actually out there.
The new bridges that SELT put in are really impressive and make getting over the wetlands near the beginning of the trail very easy. My previous visit had been prior to these bridges being built and it required some very shore-footedness and balance.
While we didn’t see much for wildlife on our hike yesterday we did see a lot of evidence of animals. Between scat and tracks there seems to be an abundance of animals in this area.
It seems that SELT is still working on the trails as well. The kiosk and trail signs are still unfinished. It will be nice when these are completed.
The trail abuts the Lamprey River and that was the final destination for us. It’s great that this parcel was able to protect so much of the river’s shoreline.
While there is a fair amount of trail out here, the trail lacks real diversity in terrain and ecology. Similar to the Piscassic River Wildlife Management Area in Exeter, the trails are mostly old logging roads, that are flat, and boring.
Have you hiked these trails? Let us know below in the comments!


King Ugee, an Afro-gospel act with hit singles like Sope, Amen and Follow Me, has announced the release of his EP titled – ”Announcement”.
Stream ANNOUNCEMENT EP by King Ugee HERE
King Ugee caught public attention when he took to the streets and major roads of the bustling city of Lagos with a placard to promote his EP in the most unconventional way, thereby causing traffic both online and offline.
We hope to see and hear more from King Ugee as he hints at dropping a video for one of the tracks on his EP.
Connect @iamkingugee on all platforms.


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WIU NAACP Chapter Masquerade Ball Feb. 15, C.O.L.O.R.S. Week Kick Off
February 8, 2013
MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University College Chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is sponsoring a Masquerade Ball, which is slated to start at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at the Bayliss/Henninger Underground. Food and beverages will be served, and a live DJ will provide music for the event.
According to Alicia Allen, president of Western's NAACP chapter, the Masquerade Ball is open to WIU students, as well as to the general public. WIU students can purchase tickets for $3 in advance or $4 at the door. Tickets for non-students are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center or from WIU NAACP chapter members Alicia Allen, Brooke Dunlap or Ashley Ryan.
The Masquerade Ball is the kick off event for C.O.L.O.R.S. Week, which is organized by the chapter and held during Western's celebration of Black History Month (see "Black History Month Commemorated at WIU in February").
According to Allen, C.O.L.O.R.S. stands for "Controlling Our Lives by Overcoming and Restoring Our Situations." The week's events include:
- 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18—Black History Trivia, Multicultural Center
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19—bake sale, Morgan Hall
- 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20—Mind Over Matter educational presentation, Carl Sandburg Lounge, University Union
- 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21—study tables, Leslie F. Malpass Library, fifth floor
- 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22—speed dating, Sandburg Lounge, University Union
The Masquerade Ball is also co-sponsored by the Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Cultural Expressions, UNITY, African Student Association and the Black Student Association
For more information, contact Allen at AC-Allen@wiu.edu.


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On Saturday, Sept. 8, community members can support the Youth Garden Project and enjoy a local foods dinner — Sri Lankan style — at what could be the final dinner for the season.
There may be an additional meal served before autumn’s end, but that’s not confirmed, said Youth Garden Project Interim Executive Director Kate Niederehe.
The four-course meal is served buffet style, at the YGP garden site where diners are seated at community tables in an outdoor setting.
“It’s a fundraiser for the Youth Garden Project — all proceeds benefit youth and community programs,” Niederehe said. “Our garden-based educational programs are aimed at bringing people together over local food.”
The chef for the Sept. 8 community dinner is Lal Sigiriya, owner of Lal’s Curry. Sigiriya is serving four different curries, including chicken, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free curries. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and will also include coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Sigiriya is from Sri Lanka, and moved to Moab in 2016.
“I’m going to make a jackfruit curry with coconut milk and really good spices,” said Sigiriya, who is volunteering his time, and his spices.
Jackfruit is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry and breadfruit family. The fruit is commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cuisines and is the national fruit of Sri Lanka.
Much of the meal is being prepared with foods grown locally, including produce from YGP’s garden.
“The green beans for the green bean curry are all from the garden,” Niederehe said.
The YGP garden is also supplying the tomatoes, garlic, peppers and eggplant to use in the dishes, she said.
“We’re excited to have Lal — his curries have been featured at the Moab Farmers Market, as well as at the Moab Kitchen food truck at West Center Street at the helipad,” she said.
Niederehe said she hopes community members will attend the community dinner to support the YGP’s projects. The cost of the dinner is $40 per person, which is less than prior garden dinner events.
“My hope is by lowering the price we’ll make it more accessible for folks to join us,” Niederehe said. “It’s a way for people to support our organization while having a great dinner experience. … We’re lucky to have Lal’s participation and sharing his passion for Sri Lankan cuisine — it’s a nice cultural addition to our series.”
Sigiriya said he plans to make a Sri Lankan fruit salad dessert and a second dessert option.
The fundraiser will help with various YGP programs and projects, like the installation of an outdoor wood-fired cob pizza oven either this fall or next spring, and the nonprofit’s plans to revamp its irrigation system for its orchard.
Additional programs include the YGP “Garden Ambassador” program that began this year. The program hires local teenagers to learn skills while helping to fulfill the organization’s mission of connecting people with community-sourced food. Teen ambassadors work in the garden and share collaborative responsibility on projects with other nonprofits, as well as serve as junior counselors in the YGP’s children’s summer camp program.
Chef Lal Sigiriya prepares community garden dinner for Youth Garden Project fundraiser
When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m.
Where: Youth Garden Project, 530 S. 400 East
Cost: $40 per person
Information: Call 435-259-2326 to make reservations to guarantee a spot at the garden dinner table. To learn more about YGP, visit www.youthgardenproject.org/aboutyouthgarden/


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- How early can you feel pregnant?
- Can you feel pregnant 4 days after conception?
- How soon after unprotected can I test for pregnancy?
- Can I tell im pregnant after 2 weeks?
- How big is a 2 week old fetus?
- Are you actually pregnant at 1 week?
- Can you feel pregnant after 5 days?
- Can you feel pregnant after 2 days?
- What does 2 weeks pregnant feel like?
- How can you detect early pregnancy?
- What baby looks like at 1 week?
- How do you self check your stomach for pregnancy?
- How can I tell if Im pregnant after 1 week?
- How would I know if Im pregnant without taking a test?
- What are some unusual signs of early pregnancy?
- Do you feel pain when your 2 weeks pregnant?
How early can you feel pregnant?
Other than a missed period, pregnancy symptoms tend to really kick in around week five or six of pregnancy; 60% of women experience some signs or symptoms of pregnancy as early as five or six weeks after the last menstrual period.
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Can you feel pregnant 4 days after conception?
Some women may start to experience mild symptoms at 4 DPO but it’s more likely that you’ll need to wait a few weeks. The earliest symptoms of pregnancy you may start to notice include: Cramps. The earlier days of pregnancy may include abdominal cramping.
How soon after unprotected can I test for pregnancy?
The short answer? Most home pregnancy tests can be done from the first day of your missed period. If you’re not sure when you’re having your next period—or if your period is irregular– take the test at least 10 days after you had unprotected sex.
Can I tell im pregnant after 2 weeks?
2 Weeks Pregnant Belly. If you do conceive at 2 weeks pregnant, symptoms won’t appear right away. In fact, you won’t be able to find out for sure if you’re pregnant until there’s enough pregnancy hormone in your system for a home pregnancy test to detect.
How big is a 2 week old fetus?
Your baby has become very active, though you probably can’t feel any flutters just yet. Baby still only measures just 2 inches long from the top of the head to the rump — about the size of a prune. Most of that is the head, which makes up about half of your baby’s entire body!
Are you actually pregnant at 1 week?
Surprise: You’re not actually pregnant during your first week of pregnancy! Your due date is calculated from the first day of your last period.
Can you feel pregnant after 5 days?
Some women may notice symptoms as early as 5 DPO, although they won’t know for certain that they are pregnant until much later. Early signs and symptoms include implantation bleeding or cramps, which can occur 5–6 days after the sperm fertilizes the egg. Other early symptoms include breast tenderness and mood changes.
Can you feel pregnant after 2 days?
Some women experience common early pregnancy symptoms like tender breasts, nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to smell or bloating within days after conception, or about a week-and-a-half before your period is scheduled to arrive.
What does 2 weeks pregnant feel like?
Some early symptoms you might notice by week 2 that indicate you’re pregnant include: a missed period. moodiness. tender and swollen breasts.
How can you detect early pregnancy?
In this article, we list 10 early signs that can indicate a woman should take a pregnancy test.Missed period. Share on Pinterest Many women take pregnancy tests after missing their periods. … Breast changes. … Light bleeding. … Cramps. … Nausea and vomiting. … Fatigue. … Food aversions or cravings. … Changes in bathroom habits.More items…
What baby looks like at 1 week?
You could make out two eyes, a nose, ears, and an upper lip. Your baby’s body is also starting to straighten out. Your baby weighs about 1/8 of an ounce — just bigger than a penny. The tadpole-like tail is almost gone, and in its place are two little legs.
How do you self check your stomach for pregnancy?
Walk your fingers up the side of her abdomen (Figure 10.1) until you feel the top of her abdomen under the skin. It will feel like a hard ball. You can feel the top by curving your fingers gently into the abdomen. Figure 10.1 With the woman lying on her back, begin by finding the top of the uterus with your fingers.
How can I tell if Im pregnant after 1 week?
Pregnancy symptoms in week 1nausea with or without vomiting.breast changes including tenderness, swelling, or tingling feeling, or noticeable blue veins.frequent urination.headache.raised basal body temperature.bloating in the belly or gas.mild pelvic cramping or discomfort without bleeding.tiredness or fatigue.More items…•May 25, 2020
How would I know if Im pregnant without taking a test?
The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy might include:Missed period. If you’re in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. … Tender, swollen breasts. … Nausea with or without vomiting. … Increased urination. … Fatigue.
What are some unusual signs of early pregnancy?
Weird Early Pregnancy Symptoms No One Tells You AboutOverheating.Headaches, cramping, and urge to pee.Dizziness.Constipation.False periods.Colds and flu.Heartburn.Mood swings.More items…
Do you feel pain when your 2 weeks pregnant?
Aches, pains and soreness: Some amount of tenderness in the breasts, slight ache in the tummy or a twinge of pain in the pelvic is all normal and associated with ovulation. Most women do not feel or notice these changes unless they are highly sensitive to their bodies or are closely monitoring the week 2 of pregnancy.

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The Luigi's House and Hunt Luigi attraction, which recently celebrated its educational anniversary
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through Luigi's house, you'll be funneled into his Private Stable in the rain. There you can locate Luigi taking a break from animating a scene from his last big film, "Mark Twain Willie". Be sure to pay someone to take his picture!
- If this is your first visit to Disneyland, you won't want to experience this attraction repeatedly so you can say that you did.
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas football team had a unique experience taking the field early before the Super Bowl in Miami.
The players were fill-ins for the teams and did pregame intros, ran plays, and stood in for the ‘Greatest 100 Players’ ceremony.
“It was a great experience,” said Head Coach Quentin Short. “The kids had a blast. They got to meet some players and coaches. It was really cool.”
MSD has received plenty of support from South Florida teams like the Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, and Florida Panthers, helping the healing process in the aftermath of the school shooting in Parkland on February 14, 2018.
The Eagles had a terrific season this past fall, winning their first District Championship in 18 years.


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The Colorado Brides Anthology Volume One
by Carré White
The first four books of the The Colorado Brides Series are together in this anthology. These stories follow the lives of the Hoffman sisters and their adventures out West.
An Unexpected Widow
Hannah Hoffman Clark is the spirited young wife of Denver City’s only preacher, Frank Clark. After arriving by wagon to the howling wilderness of the unexplored west, they settled on land, built a home, and began what they thought would be a long and prosperous life together. After an accident leaves Frank without feeling in his legs, the dream of self-sufficiency suddenly slips away, but even more tragedy is on the horizon for Hannah.
An Unexpected Bride
After reading about her sister Hannah’s success in homesteading to Denver City, Paulina Hoffman decides to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, traveling with an older couple to the Kansas Territory. What she hadn’t anticipated was wagon master, Samuel Tucker, who catches her eye from the start.
An Unexpected Annulment
Louisa Hoffman has just endured a humiliating annulment, which has left her bitter and determined never to marry again. Having tarnished her reputation in New York, she flees to the Colorado Territory to live with her sisters, Hannah and Paulina, who have happily married and settled.
An Unexpected Mother
Excited about the prospect of seeing her sisters again, Fanny Hoffman embarks on a journey west with her parents, meeting her fiancé at Fort Laramie. Mr. Jason Hatch, unfortunately, does not appeal to her at all, but, having promised her hand, she is forced to marry him. In a shocking turn of events, Jason collapses on their wedding night, saving Fanny from an unpleasant encounter.
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1. He was surprisingly straitlaced when he was young Willie.
2. He was a pioneer in outlaw country music, which challenged the conservative Nashville music scene.
3. He played a veteran country musician performer in this movie.
The film featured the song “On the Road Again,” which earned Nelson an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.
4. He was in a supergroup with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.
5. He started Willie Nelson’s Biodiesel that makes fuel for trucks out of vegetable oil.
6. He supported same-sex marriage in the most awesome way possible.
Read more of what Nelson said in his interview with Texas Monthly here.
8. He fights for marijuana legalization and is co-chair of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Nelson has been featured on the cover of High Times.
10. After he was arrested in 2010 for possession of marijuana, he created the Tea Pot Party.
With the motto: “Tax it, regulate it and legalize it!”

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Even with COVID-19 related restrictions, cruise lines will eventually be open for business again, just like hotels and all-inclusive resorts around the world, and now is a great time to start planning that amazing cruise you’ve always dreamed of. One of the things that first-time cruisers don’t realize is that cruise lines plan itineraries years […]
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We all know how excited your new puppy can get and how much training they need! These little organic treats are perfect to aid training and are completely natural and yummy! They are made with fresh organic apples and mature farmhouse cheddar, they are low in fat and high in taste!
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NEVS 9-3 Concept Sedan and SUV Build on Saab Heritage
New vehicles will participate in ride-hailing program in China
National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which owns the main assets to Saab, is previewing its new 9-3 sedan and 9-3X SUV. The company's electric vehicles will take part in a car-sharing and ride-sharing pilot program in Tianjin city in China.
On its Instagram account, NEVS posted a photo of the 9-3 sedan and SUV concepts. The company is expected to announce more at the CES Asia show in Shanghai next month, but from these renderings we can see some hints of Saab showing through. Beneath those updated fascias are the bodies of the 9-3 sedan and 9-3X crossover that ceased production in 2012, along with an electric drivetrain in place of the previous gas engines. Production at the Saab plant resumed earlier this year.
The 9-3 series goes on sale next year in China, and the company has already received more than 150,000 orders. NEVS estimates a range of more than 186 miles on a single charge. While borrowing the engineering know-how from Saab, the new vehicles add modern features such as WiFi hotspot, battery management via smartphone, and over-the-air software update capability.
NEVS rescued Saab from bankruptcy in 2012. While it lost the rights to use the Saab name on its vehicles, it acquired the main assets of the brand and its former Trollhattan production plant in Sweden. The company also has a plant in Fujian, China, and a new plant in Tianjin is still under construction but is expected to be operational by the end of the year.


Signs Fresh Concrete Poured Improperly If you notice uneven cracks larger than 1 inch, it's often a sign of a larger problem that requires you to invest in the cost of repairing your sidewalk or driveway or even replacing it. A good test is if you can put a 25-cent coin in the crack. The roots of large trees can have the same effect on a slab. If a tree is too close to a slab, growing roots can lift and crack the concrete surface.
Always keep this in mind when laying a tile. Concrete expands as it heats up. When it does, it pushes against anything in its path, whether it's a tree, a brick wall, or the four walls of your house. If it expands too much, concrete can crack and cause significant damage to both the slab and your home.
A concrete slab without reinforcement will generally have more cracks, and the cracks will be wider than the cracks of a reinforced slab. Almost all new homes will have reinforced slabs, however, older homes, especially those built in the early sixties or earlier, may have no reinforcement or have very little. If a structural contractor drives a piece of heavy equipment loaded with wood onto a 4-inch thick concrete slab, it can crack green (not fully cured) concrete. They can be troweled into concrete or thin strips of plastic can be embedded in fresh concrete to weaken it.
Concrete doesn't move or expand exactly like a wall, pipe, or column does, so insulation joints are placed where concrete meets other surfaces. When it's hot, a concrete slab will expand as it heats up and pushes against any object in its path, such as a brick wall or an adjacent concrete slab. When you hear that a concrete mix has a strength of 2000, 3000, 4000, or more than 5000 PSI, it refers to the pounds per square inch that would be needed to crush that concrete slab. Crust cracking generally occurs during the concrete stamping process, which is a way of adding texture or pattern to concrete surfaces.
Quikrete, a company with nearly 80 years of experience, offers a range of solutions for all types of cracks, including its new line of advanced polymeric sealants, which includes self-leveling sealant for use in cracks in horizontal concrete surfaces and anti-sag sealant for fixing cracks in vertical concrete surfaces without sagging or sagging. If these sublayers are not well compacted, when concrete is poured onto them, the heavy weight of the concrete will cause these areas to sag a little, and then cracks can occur. For a narrow crack like this, you can use a self-leveling concrete crack filler to seal the crack before painting or finishing the surface. You can cut them into the concrete slab the day after pouring them with a circular saw equipped with a concrete blade.
Proper site preparation, quality mixing and good concrete finishing practices can go a long way in minimizing the occurrence of cracks and producing a more aesthetically pleasing concrete project. Even if concrete cures slowly as described above, a large slab, such as a patio or sidewalk, may crack as a result of concrete shrinkage that occurs as temperatures change and water is depleted in the hydration process. These control joints are designed to weaken concrete in certain areas, so that concrete cracks in a straight line in these spaces. Basically, a cold joint is where you pour a section of concrete and then, once it has hardened, you pour another section of concrete next to it.
Since concrete cannot shrink around a corner, stress will cause the concrete to crack from the point of that corner. In the end, the consumer accepts the risk of a cracked slab, either when hiring a replacement concrete contractor or someone to lift their concrete. .


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Square Enix confirmed today the PS5 Beta for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV just in time for the launch of the upcoming patch 5.5.
The Beta starts on April 13 and will be exclusive for players who own a Final Fantasy XIV license on PlayStation 4, the update will add support for native 4K resolution, lightning-fast loading times, greatly increased frame rates 3D audio, and haptic feedback.
Patch 5.5will take the Warrior of Light to Thavnair, the imperial capital of Garlemald, and even a trip to the Moon. A new Sage healer job was confirmed, as well as a new Arkasodara tribe, Pandæmonium raid, Anima boss, and much more.
The open beta test for the PlayStation5 Edition begins, bringing with it full 4K support, vastly improved loading times and framerates, and a better gameplay experience than ever before. Richer, more immersive adventures await─across Eorzea and beyond!
1. On your PlayStation 5, sign in with the PlayStation Network account you are using to play the PlayStation 4 version.
2. Visit PlayStation Store on your PlayStation 5 and navigate to the Final Fantasy XIV store page.
3. On the store page, press the “…” button and select “Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Upgrade Edition (Beta Version)” to proceed with the download. A game disc is not required when using this download version.
4. Once the download is complete, launch the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XIV from the game screen.
On the upcoming Endwalker expansion the Scions have finally discovered a cure for tempering, which should prove effective in allowing the Eorzean Alliance and the land’s beast tribes to settle their differences.
Prospects of peace may soon fall to ruin, however, as Fandaniel and the Telophoroi scheme to recreate the Final Days, and ominous towers rise in all corners of the realm. With the servants of chaos amassing at every turn, will the Scions uncover their plot before it is too late?
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South African miner Amplats closes shafts and cuts jobs
Anglo American Platinum has said it will cease production at four mine shafts in the Rustenburg region of South Africa, which could lead to the loss of almost 14,000 jobs.
The world's biggest platinum producer said lower demand for the precious metal and higher costs meant the shafts were unprofitable.
Amplats said it proposed to create 14,000 jobs to balance the cuts.
Last October, the company fired 12,000 workers after a strike over wages.
It said at the time that weeks of illegal strikes had cost it 700m rand ($80m; £50m) in revenue. The workers were reinstated three weeks later following negotiations with unions.
A number of South Africa's miners were hit by a wave of wildcat strikes in which miners and officials were killed.
On Tuesday, Amplats said it had reviewed its entire business in response to a "number of structural changes" in the industry.
"The platinum business has attractive underlying fundamentals, but we are facing tough decisions to restore profitability to our operations," said chief executive Chris Griffith.
"We must evolve to align the business with our expectations of the platinum market's long-term dynamics and address the structural changes that have eroded profitability over time."
The company said the restructuring would save 3.8bn rand by 2015. This could affect 14,000 jobs, it said, 13,000 of which would be in the Rustenburg area.
Any employees or communities affected by the changes would be provided with "a comprehensive package of support".
Mr Griffith said the restructuring would help create a "sustainable, competitive and profitable business" that would be in a better position to "continue substantial investment [and] provide more secure and stable employment".