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WATCH: Rachel Weisz in ‘The Whistleblower’ Trailer
In The Whistleblower, Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz portrays Kathryn Bolkovac, a real-life Nebraska police officer who travels to post-war Bosnia as a peacekeeper. As Deadline reports, “her hopes of helping rebuild the country are dashed when she sees rampant sex-trafficking activity, and apathy or worse among government officials who turn a blind eye to what is going on.”
The Larysa Kondracki-directed docudrama, which opens nationwide August 5, features a solid UK list of actors, including Vanessa Redgrave, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, Liam Cunningham (Clash of the Titans, Outcasts), David Hewlett (Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis), and Luke Treadaway (Killing Bono). Monica Bellucci and David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) also star.


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He has got more than his share of brickbats, has been written off as a loser, lampooned by his rivals as a 'Pappu'. But, suddenly, it all changed on Tuesday night as he led the Congress to victory in the three crucial Hindi heartland states.
No, 'Pappu' no more — Rahul Gandhi has helped Congress achieve a victory in the crucial 2018 Assembly polls. (Photo: PTI)
In one fell stroke, Rahul Gandhi silenced his detractors, breathed fresh life into his moribund party and proved that the mighty Modi-Shah duo could be defeated — and made the 2019 elections a level playing field.
It was the Congress party’s first win against the BJP in a straight contest since the 2014 general elections. It also put to an end to the BJP's triumphant run across the country. Suddenly, the atmospherics or 'mahaul' has changed. Before December 11, the 2019 general elections appeared to be a shoe-in for Modi. That is no longer the case.
Not Invincible: It has been proven now — the Modi-Shah duo can be defeated. (Photo: PTI)
In leading the Congress to victory in the three states, not only has Rahul Gandhi busted the myth of invincibility that had come to surround the Modi-Shah duo, but in doing so, he has brought the Opposition back into the reckoning ahead of next year's elections.
Rahul Gandhi deserves credit for making his party rediscover the art of winning elections — and also for his willingness to make the tough calls, for taking risks, and for backing the state leaders. Of all his predecessors, he has taken over as the Congress president at the most unenviable time. His party was not just down in the dumps, but was facing an existential threat. The organisation was in shambles, there was no state leadership worth the name. He made his share of mistakes along the way. But there is no denying that he has begun to put the building blocks in place to rebuild his party. He is a lot more comfortable working with the older generation of Congressmen and women than he was earlier — Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Kamalnath play key roles in the organisation — just as he has backed and empowered the younger generation of Congress leaders like Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Winning elections. And influencing people. Rahul Gandhi deserves credit for making Congress come alive again. (Photo: PTI)
He has shown a willingness to make tough calls. Some have paid off, others haven’t. In Chhattisgarh, for instance, he allowed Ajit Jogi to leave and entrusted his faith in a new crop of leaders like Bhupesh Baghel, Tamradhwaja Sahu and TS Singh Deo to rebuild, a move that has paid him handsome dividends.
In the aftermath of the 2014 humiliation, he despatched Sachin Pilot to Rajasthan, allowing him to inject a new energy and drive into the demoralised state unit. He took an audacious gamble in tying up with the TDP in Telangana, one that didn’t come off for now, but he intends to stay the course.
In his early days, he was distinctly uncomfortable dealing with people not in his age group, had some utopian ideas of revitalising his party, and found it difficult to build cross-party linkages. A lot of that has begun to change.
He does not carry too much baggage of the past, is willing to not just do business, but trust and forge partnerships with the likes of Sharad Pawar and Chandrababu Naidu who have had a history with the Congress.
Ever since he took over as the party chief, no major leader has left, belying speculation of senior leaders leaving in droves once he took over.
Take care now: Larger and tougher battles lie ahead. Modi won't just fade away. (Photo: PTI)
Rahul Gandhi has made his share of mistakes, and could possibly make a few more in the future, but many believe that one of his major contributions so far has been to remove the fear of Modi and to demonstrate that the Amit Shah school of election management can be beaten.
In their hour of triumph, Rahul Gandhi and his party need to guard against complacency. They must not succumb to the belief that they have achieved it all. After all, larger and tougher battles lie ahead.
Modi and Shah won't just fade away.
Bringing the likes of Mayawati, Akhilesh and Mamata Banerjee on board will prove to be tougher than it looks. But these are challenges that he will have to face.
For now, however, he deserves all the credit that is coming his way.

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2. Creating a Contents Page When creating this page, I had to put layout and organisation into place. I knew I had to make sure the page was nicely spaced out, clear to read and easy for the eyes to navigate around, ensuring an accurate reading process.
I went round school and collected images of our school that I thought would be positive and ‘happy’ images to put on the page, because dull, depressing ones aren’t going to attract the attention of a teenager; they need encouragement and enthusiasm.
The images to the right are the photo’s that have been taken and used in my final contents page, as images that represent the school and the magazines topics.
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3. These 3 images show the short process of creating the Contents Page. I first started by importing the photo’s I had taken into Photoshop, then adding layer effects and filers to one of them to make it blend with the background. I then started creating boxes and arranging the photo’s to look neat and organised so people could see them nicely. The then proceeded by adding more boxes ( for credits) and the actual writing for the page. I chose the same font as was on the front cover, as it still looked really nice and smart, proving to be an effective way of presenting the words.

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It’s time for everyone’s favorite celebrity style game–who wore it better? This time, we’re looking at Paige Denim’s spring-perfect Verdugo Stretch Denim Leggings in Tumble Wash ($199), as seen on Olivia Palermo and Poppy Delevigne. Olivia cuffed her graphic printed jean to display a pair of classic pumps as part of her Upper East Side chic look, complete with a Gossip Girl-worthy handbag and pose (pout plus iPhone glued to the ear). Poppy, on the other hand, took this tie-dyed jean in an edgier direction with a fringe crossbody bag, disheveled hair, and boyish, shrunken blazer. They have totally different vibes, so it might be hard to pick, but who do you think wore these jeans the best?
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It seems as if London Fashion Week is filled with lovely ladies (obviously) wearing Hudson Jeans. Florence Brudenell-Bruce was spotted wearing the Hudson Jean by Georgia May Jagger (a fellow “royal” brit herself) No.1 Jerry Skinny in black while at the Burberry show; Whilst Olivia Palermo attends the Mulberry fashion show sporting looks from the Mulberry Resort 2012 collection. Her fuchsia pink metallic top was paired with Hudson Nico skinny jeans, Mulberry bow front pumps and a Mulberry ‘Harriet’ clutch from the Resort 2012 collection. Both of the girls are absolutely gorgeous.
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Brexit: 'Let's do a deal,' Prime Minister Theresa May tells Labour leader CorbynComments
British Prime Minister Theresa May stepped up calls for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree to a cross-party deal to leave the European Union, following poor results for both parties in local elections on Thursday.
"To the leader of the opposition, I say this: Let's listen to what the voters said in the local elections and put our differences aside for a moment. Let's do a deal," she wrote in the Mail on Sunday newspaper.
Labour responded by saying any deal should be done quickly but accused May of leaking details of the compromise under discussion and jeopardising the talks.
The parties have been in negotiations for over a month to try to broker a Brexit deal that can secure majority support in parliament.
The talks with Labour are a last resort for May, whose party's deep divisions over Brexit have so far stopped her getting approval for an exit agreement, leaving the country in a prolonged political limbo.
Conservatives to offer new concessions to Labour, media reports say
The Sunday Times reported that the Conservatives would offer new concessions to Labour when talks restart on Tuesday, including a temporary customs union with the EU until a national election is due in June 2022.
"At that point, Labour could use their manifesto to argue for a softer Brexit if they wanted to and a new Conservative prime minister could argue for a harder Brexit," a source cited by the Sunday Times said.
Corbyn has made a permanent customs union with the EU a condition for supporting May's Brexit plans, while most Conservatives oppose a customs union as it would stop Britain from reaching its own trade deals with other countries.
The report on the terms of a possible compromise angered Corbyn's senior ally John McDonnell.
Asked if he trusted May, McDonnell said: "No, sorry. Not after this weekend when she's blown the confidentiality... I actually think she's jeopardised the negotiations for her own personal protection."
Nevertheless, McDonnell said talks would continue this week and if a deal could still be struck, it must be concluded quickly.
Even then, the parliamentary approval — required by law — is not straightforward.
Eurosceptic lawmaker John Redwood tweeted on Sunday that a cross-party agreement that amounted to staying in the bloc was "the last thing we need."
On the other side of the Brexit divide, the Observer newspaper reported that scores of Labour lawmakers had written to May and Corbyn to insist on a second Brexit referendum on any deal agreed.
"I think if they push forward with this it will be seen as a coalition of politicians against the people, and I think millions of people would give up on both Labour and the Conservatives," Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said on Sunday.
A temporary customs union would also be likely to raise EU concerns that it could lead to customs checks on the border between eurozone member Ireland and the UK province of Northern Ireland if it later breaks down — something Ireland objects to strongly.


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WELCOME TO THE NORDIC SEDIMENTARY RESEARCH GROUP
ABOUT THE NSRG
An organisation to create and uphold competence within the fields of sedimentology and stratigraphy throughout the Nordic region.
The mission of the Nordic Sedimentary Research Group is to unite students, researchers and industry professionals from the Nordic countries and around the world, to create a collaborative community driven by openness, inclusion and enthusiasm within the fields of sedimentology and stratigraphy.
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The conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party has consolidated its power in Croatia after winning 66 seats in the country’s 151-seat parliament following today’s election.
The party did not obtain an absolute majority and is expected to form a coalition government with smaller right-wing groups.
HDZ leader and incumbent prime minister Andrej Plenković said this victory was “great”, but also an “obligation”: “It is an obligation because we had a tough mandate full of challenges behind us, and the challenges ahead of us are even bigger. Such circumstances require hard work, energy, enthusiasm, dedication.”
The main opponents of the Restart Coalition, led by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), won 41 seats. Opposition leader Davor Bernardić conceded defeat and suggested he would resign.
The nationalist Homeland Movement led by folk singer Miroslav Škoro placed third in the race with 16 seats.
Turnout was only 46%, the lowest ever in Croatia’s parliamentary election and it could cast a shadow over the government’s legitimacy, experts say.
Earlier polls showed a close race between the two mainstream parties but it was uncertain who would win the most seats or who might be able to form a majority coalition.
Experts say the elections were brought forward in part because the ruling party thinks they could benefit from their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. There have been just under 3,000 cases and 110 deaths but now cases are on the rise.
“At the time, it looked like a smart move for the government to secure a stable majority without the previous coalition partners,” said Tena Prelec, a research fellow at the University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations.
“But the decision to lift the lockdown and open the borders too fast came back like a political boomerang: now the epidemiological situation in Croatia is deteriorating day by day.”


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They didn't allow pictures or video to be taken during the show, which was such a bummer, but I did sneak in a few pics and videos from my phone- not great quality, but still fun to see. It was so fun for all of us, and definitely worth the money!


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Former US President Donald Trump said that the FBI conducted an unannounced raid at his Mar-a-Lago estate and broke into his safe.
According to media reports, the action is said to be in link to an investigation into whether Trump took classified presidential records from his White House tenure to his Florida residence.
After becoming the only US President to lose re-election, he is still being investigated by the US Justice Department for his alleged role in meddling in the 2020 elections.
“These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents,” Trump said in a post on his social media.
“Such an assault could only take place in broken, Third-World Countries. Sadly, America has now become one of those Countries, corrupt at a level not seen before. They even broke into my safe!” he furthur added.
“It is prosecutorial misconduct, the weaponization of the Justice System, and an attack by Radical Left Democrats who desperately don’t want me to run for President in 2024,” Trump added
Trump is facing many legal distress, including the missing national records, attack on US Capitol, wire fraud, Georgia election tampering.


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Both low beams do not work. When position headlight switch in-between 2 settings, lights work. Replaced headlight switch with new. Same problem. High beams work as suppose to. Running lights also work as normal. Also getting contradictory informartion about which bulbs are for running lights, low beams, and high beams. Is low beams and high beams the same bulb? Is there a relay switch?
You replaced the headlight switch, check the tan wire comming from the switch to see if it has voltage , this wire is the one that goes to the low beams. there are fuses and relays under the hood with relays for the headlights. the light green wire is for the high beams. check at the headlight itself and see if you have voltage comming to the light. See attached wiring diagram


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The use of algae in research is rapidly increasing and Iowa State University has created a way to ramp up algae growth and harvesting to feed the need.
Scientists at universities and in private industry are exploring the potential for algae to be used as a fertilizer, a source of biofuel, and as a feed supplement for livestock, among many other applications
Iowa State's new algal production facility built inside a greenhouse on the BioCentury Research Farm in rural Boone went online in January.
The facility contains a simpler, more efficient way to cultivate algae designed by Martin Gross, a graduate assistant in agricultural and biosystems engineering, and Zhiyou Wen, an associate professor of food science and human nutrition.
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AC Milan star Suso has spoken about future at the San Siro, playing down Tottenham’s hopes of signing the former Liverpool star.
The 23-year-old signed a new deal with the rossoneri back in September and currently has a 50 million euros release clause appended to his name. In a press conference, the Spaniard opened up about Milan and how things have been at the club.
When asked about the role he’s being made to play under Vincenzo Montella, Suso told reporters: “It’s true that on the wings, I find it more comfortable. I can also adapt to other roles. I also played in the midfield in the Europa League.”
He was also asked about how it felt while taking the captain’s armband during the club’s 4-1 win over Chievo recently. Suso said: “Even for a few minutes, it was nice to wear it.”
Suso was also enquired about his future. He said: “I renewed recently, Fassone did not say anything to me. I feel very important, in my head there is the desire to stay for so long.”
AC Milan are eighth in the table following their win against Chievo and face Juventus in a massive game on Saturday evening.


A press conference on the 10th anniversary of the operation of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway takes place in Beijing on June 22 (TAO XING)
The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway has transported a total of 1.35 billion passengers since first entering operation in June 2011, said Yan Zuokui, a member of the leadership at the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co. Ltd.
Yan made the remarks at a press conference on the 10th anniversary of the operation of the high-speed railway held in Beijing on June 22.
The 1,318-km high-speed rail line starts from Beijing, ends in Shanghai, and connects Tianjin, and Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces along the line. Moreover, this rail line can allow bullet trains to run at a record speed of 350 km per hour.
“The distance traveled [by trains on this line] has exceeded 1.58 billion km, 40,000 times the length of the equator,” Yan added.
Cities along the rail line benefit a lot from its operation, not only in terms of transportation, but also when it comes to social and economic development. The building of railway stations in these cities has also brought more labor, capital and technologies to the areas.
Passengers take a high-speed train leaving from Beijing and headed to Shanghai on June 22 (TAO XING)
Take Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province, as an example. The passing of the high-speed railway through the city has boosted its economic growth. “The GDP of Jinan reached up to 1.014 trillion yuan ($156.93 billion) in 2020, a rise of 130 percent from 440.6 billion yuan ($68 billion) in 2011 when the high-speed railway station opened to the public,” Guo Yonggui, an official from the Jinan Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference in Jinan on the afternoon of June 22.
The construction of the station is also a basic means of introducing other rail lines, and fostering a convenient railway network for Jinan, Guo said.
“The Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway has become an important engine that promotes regional coordination and development,” Yan said, “And it will continue to serve the country’s high-quality development.”
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If you have hesitated to try working with wood because it seems hard, you need to think again. That is silly. Anyone can work with wood. All it takes is a burning desire. The following article offers many tips to help you learn the art of woodworking.
Are you aware that your workbench height is important to your work quality? In order to get the right height, measure from your floor to your waist. This is how tall your bench should be.
Select the proper wood for any project you do. In woodworking, different types of wood handle have different levels of stress tolerance. If you’re not sure how each type will react, invest some time to learn about them first.
As you work through your budget, make note of any tools that will be necessary for the tasks you have in mind. Some people miss this step and their budget is quickly blown. If you don’t pay attention to these extra costs, you may find your project going over budget quickly.
If you are renting a tool that’s new to you, ask the company you are renting from for a quick tutorial. In most cases, a specialist will show you how to properly use the tool you want to rent. If you ask, they might have a list available with some other tips to help you later.
No woodworking shop should be without a stair gauge. This is used for laying out stair jacks and can also be used to clamp a carpenter’s square. That means your square becomes a circular saw guide. When you use the square, every cut will be perfect.
Be certain your blades are sharp before you start sawing. Dull blades can make it hard to do as much sawing as you want. A dull blade will also cause you to make mistakes and harm the wood that you’re working with.
Choose correctly-sized nails. Very large nails can cause wood to split, which will prevent it from holding well. However, very small nails do not penetrate well; therefore, they won’t hold the wood. Therefore, it is vital that you find the appropiate size nail for your project.
Go on the search for recycled wood. There are a lot of places that have scraps for you to use. Floor shops, home improvement stores and other similar places will discard unused wood. Look for wood that you can use for projects. This can also save you quite a bit of money in the long run.
Search estate sales, garage sales and other resale venues for woodworking tools. Buying used can help you save a lot of money. This is a great way for people to get started with woodworking or to replace tools that have worn out.
Now you ought to have a far greater understanding of woodworking. Use the information here to help improve your skills so you can finish great projects. By continuing to learn, your craft will reach new levels. Use these tips found here as the jumping off point you need. Get to work!

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Dried apricots, figs, dates and prunes are all excellent (and natural!) sources of calcium.
Which nuts are high in calcium?
Almonds. Of all nuts, almonds are among the highest in calcium. Just 1 ounce (28 grams) of almonds, or about 23 nuts, delivers 6% of the DV ( 29 ). Almonds also provide 3.5 grams of fiber per ounce (28 grams), as well as healthy fats and protein.
Does almond contain calcium?
Almonds. At 246 mg of calcium per cup, almonds are a great snack that contain healthy fats, fiber, magnesium and vitamin E.
Which dry fruit is good for bones?
A dried fruit often ignored.
But everyone should actually be snacking on dried plums (what is what prunes actually are!). Research has found that eating them every day, along with calcium and vitamin D, can help improve your bone density by slowing the breakdown of bone in your body.
Are dates high in calcium?
It contains a lot of sugar that gives the body high levels of mobility and heat energy which can be easily broken down in the body. Dates are very rich in vitamins, fibre, fat, protein and minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron.
Are cashews rich in calcium?
Share on Pinterest Cashews are a good source of protein and minerals. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database , 1 ounce of raw cashews (28.35 grams) contains: … 12.43 g of total fat. 10 milligrams (mg) of calcium.
How can I get 1000 mg of calcium a day?
The best sources of calcium are dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and calcium-fortified beverages such as almond and soy milk. Calcium is also found in dark-green leafy vegetables, dried peas and beans, fish with bones, and calcium-fortified juices and cereals.
Which nuts are best for bones?
Most nuts and seeds boast an impressive nutrient profile, but a select few are especially good for combatting bone degeneration. Macadamia nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds contain calcium, magnesium, zinc and other essential nutrients.
How can I increase my calcium naturally?
Good sources of calcium include:
- milk, cheese and other dairy foods.
- green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage and okra, but not spinach.
- soya beans.
- plant-based drinks (such as soya drink) with added calcium.
- bread and anything made with fortified flour.
Are Bananas high in calcium?
Bananas are the most popular fruit in the world. You can easily carry it and eat it as a healthy snack. Moreover, bananas are packed with nutrients. But, do bananas have calcium?
Nutrition Facts of Bananas.
|Calcium, Ca||6.8 mg|
|Iron, Fe||354 mcg|
|Magnesium, Mg||36.7 mg|
Do almonds have more calcium than milk?
The amount of calcium in a cup of whole almonds, 378 milligrams, is slightly more than in a cup of milk, about 300 milligrams, but you would be consuming about eight times as many calories, she said.
Do oats have calcium?
Whether it’s instant or made on the stove top, you have to get oats in your diet. Not only is oatmeal a great source of fiber, but it’s an excellent source of calcium. One cup of oatmeal boasts 100-150 mg of calcium. You can also add raw oats or oatmeal to other foods, like yogurt or energy balls.
Which food provides the most calcium?
Some of the top calcium-rich foods are:
- Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens.
- Fortified cereals such as Total, Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes (They have a lot of calcium in one serving.)
- Fortified orange juice.
Is Carrot rich in calcium?
Carrots are among the most popular vegetables in the United States and contain high levels of beta carotene (the precursor to Vitamin A) and other vitamins and minerals, however, like many vegetables, they are a poor source of dietary calcium (5, 6).
How can I get 1200 mg of calcium a day?
Women over 50: 1,200 mg per day. Men 70 and younger: 1,000 mg per day.
Some of the Top Calcium-Rich Foods:
- Fortified orange juice.
- Dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens.
- Fortified soymilk.
- Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.
- Fortified cereals.
Which fruit is best for bones?
Food rich in vitamin C such as oranges, orange juice, bananas, plantains, prunes, grapefruits, strawberries, papaya, pineapples, and guava. Fruit juices that contain calcium and vitamin D. Fruits rich in vitamin K such as blueberries, raspberries, plums, grapes, and figs are good for bones.
Can I eat 10 cashews a day?
Gargi Sharma says that we should really only be eating 4-5 cashews a day. Super disappointing. It’s recommended not to go over that amount for various reasons but one of the more unique reasons is that some people might be sensitive to the amino acids tyramine and phenylethylamine in the nut and it can cause headaches.
How can I increase my calcium intake?
Calcium and diet
- Dairy products, such as cheese, milk and yogurt.
- Dark green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and kale.
- Fish with edible soft bones, such as sardines and canned salmon.
- Calcium-fortified foods and beverages, such as soy products, cereal and fruit juices, and milk substitutes.
What has more calcium than milk?
1. Green vegetables. Kale has around 250 milligrams (mg) of calcium per 100g, which is comparatively higher than whole milk’s 110mg per 100g. Some other green veg, including collard greens, are good sources of calcium, too.
What age do you stop absorbing calcium?
Your body constantly breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone. When you’re young, this break-down-build-up-process stays in balance and bones stay strong. However, at about age 30, bone mass stops increasing. If your body isn’t getting enough calcium, it will take calcium from your bones.
Which calcium is best?
Calcium carbonate supplements tends to be the best value, because they contain the highest amount of elemental calcium (about 40% by weight). Because calcium carbonate requires stomach acid for absorption, it’s best to take this product with food.
How can a vegetarian increase calcium?
Here are the top 10 vegan foods high in calcium.
- Soy Foods. Soybeans are naturally rich in calcium. …
- Beans, Peas, and Lentils. In addition to being rich in fiber and protein, beans and lentils are good sources of calcium. …
- Certain Nuts. …
- Seeds. …
- Some Grains. …
- Seaweed. …
- Certain Vegetables and Leafy Greens. …
- Some Fruit.
Are almonds good for bones?
Many types of nuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and nutrients like calcium and magnesium. Some ideal nuts for osteoporosis prevention include almonds, sunflower seeds, or pistachios. Eat a handful each day as a snack to promote bone health.
What foods decrease bone density?
9 Foods That Are Bad for Your Bones
- High-Sodium Foods. iStock.com. The more salty you eat, the more calcium you lose. …
- Soda. Thinkstock. If you drink a lot of soda, it could negatively affect your bone health. …
- Alcohol. Thinkstock. …
- Inflammatory Foods. Thinkstock. …
- Red Meat. Thinkstock.
Is banana good for bones?
As all these nutrients play an essential role for your health, they also improve your bone density. Eat pineapple, strawberries, oranges, apples, bananas and guavas. All these fruits are loaded with vitamin C, which in turn, strengthen your bones.
How much calcium do I need daily?
How much calcium do you need per day? The average adult needs 1,000 mg of calcium per day. The amount increases to 1,200 mg per day for women over the age of 50 and men over the age of 71.
What fruit has the most calcium?
Here are some calcium-rich fruits that may help you load up on this mineral without really having to only depend on dairy products.
- Apricots. Out of the many calcium-rich fruits, apricots top the list. …
- Kiwi. …
- Oranges. …
- Berries. …
- Pineapples. …
- Litchi. …
What breakfast foods are high in calcium?
Breakfast foods high in calcium include milk, yogurt, calcium-fortified soy milk and soy yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, tofu processed with calcium sulfate, calcium-fortified breakfast cereals and calcium-fortified orange juice.
Is papaya rich in calcium?
Papaya. For those feeling a little tropical, papaya is also a great source of fruit-based calcium. One cup of mashed papaya has approximately 46 milligrams of calcium, while a cup of papaya pieces has 29 milligrams.
Is 4 bananas a day too much?
One to two bananas per day is considered a moderate intake for most healthy people. Be sure to eat this fruit as part of a balanced diet that provides all the nutrients your body needs.
How much calcium is in paneer?
Every 100 grams of paneer contains 265 calories, 20.8 grams of fat, 1.2 grams of total carbohydrate. 18.3 grams of protein and 208 mg of calcium.
Is potato rich in calcium?
Potatoes are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and folate. One medium potato contains: Calories: 265. Protein: 6 grams.
How can I get calcium without cow’s milk?
10 Ways to Get Calcium if You’re Lactose Intolerant
- Start the day with oatmeal. …
- Get enough vitamin D. …
- Have an orange. …
- Snack on nuts. …
- Try tofu. …
- Have a side of beans. …
- Don’t forget leafy greens. …
- Add seeds to your diet.
How do I get calcium without milk?
Calcium-rich foods for vegans and people who do not consume dairy
- Chia seeds. A single ounce, or 2 tablespoons, of chia seeds provide 179 mg of calcium. …
- Soy milk. …
- Almonds. …
- Dried figs. …
- Tofu. …
- White beans. …
- Sunflower seeds. …
- Broccoli rabe.
Which has more calcium milk or banana?
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than banana – milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
What causes low calcium?
In hypocalcemia, the calcium level in blood is too low. A low calcium level may result from a problem with the parathyroid glands, as well as from diet, kidney disorders, or certain drugs.
Which calcium tablet is best for bones?
- Himalayan Organics Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc &, Vitamin Tablets. ₹587₹1599(63% Off) …
- Carbamide Forte Calcium Tablets. …
- HealthKart HK Vitals Calcium Magnesium &, Zinc Tablets. …
- Fast&,Up Fortify – Calcium with Essential Vitamin D3 for Complete Health Support. …
- Naturyz Calcium Plus.
What foods reduce calcium?
Wheat Bran. Like beans, wheat bran contains high levels of phytates which can prevent your body from absorbing calcium. However, unlike beans 100% wheat bran is the only food that appears to reduce the absorption of calcium in other foods eaten at the same time.
Does papaya weaken bones?
Bone health: Vitamin K is important in maintaining good bone health and adequate intake is required to improve the absorption of calcium and reduce urinary loss of calcium as well. Low levels increase the incidence of bone fractures. Papaya intake thus helps to maintain strong bones.
What foods reduce calcium levels?
Beer, cheese and snacks are a trifecta for calcium loss.
- Avoid eating foods that have a sodium content higher than 20 percent of the daily recommended value.
- Don’t drink more than two or three alcoholic drinks a day.


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It’s hard to believe that the mind that framed the viscerally disturbing Titus (1999) and the sexually luminous Frida (2002) could fluff out into this embarrassing claptrap. Julie Taymor’s film combines all the worst aspects of a debased concept: the corporate simulation of the countercultural epic. This is a genre that has included such loathsome camp extravaganzas as Hair, Tommy, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Rent. It’s not enough to dismiss Across the Universe for its many shockingly horrible performances-Bono as Dr. Robert or Eddie Izzard’s pathetically self-conscious psychedelic ringleader. What’s worse by far is the stubborn theme park version of history that’s involved. All the superficially important 1960s movement events are here. None of them ring true.
The lives of four characters are introduced through various Beatles songs ranging from “All My Loving” to an interesting, sexually alternative reading of “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” As each of these characters come together-not over me-in New York, the story quickly becomes a pantomime of the times (though a sequence starring Joe Cocker actually rocks), which hits its nadir when Bono-the stand-in for Ken Kesey-comes to town to unleash the cutest LSD trip since Roger Corman’s heyday. Acid makes everybody groovy. Furthermore, the film posits the idea that artists couldn’t be revolutionaries in the 1960s, which is not only stupid, but contrary to what actually happened-especially in New York
What’s really missing, though, are the Beatles. Since this alternative universe has the songs coming out of everybody’s mouth, it dilutes the pure joy and grace it was to sit home and hear a new Moptop ditty for the very first time.
Don’t get me wrong, I love revisionism and musicals, but this film has nothing to say. It’s embarrassing, it exploits the past for fake thrills, and it’s the wrong way to get back where we once belonged.

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Ani Phyo - Juices to Benefit the Body The Dr Oz Show Syndicated National 11-10-15 2-3 PM 04_28 from Dr. Oz Show on Vimeo. This segment aired on Tuesday November 10, 2015 on The Dr Oz Show where I was invited to talk-up the benefits of tart cherries, along with all fresh fruits and vegetables. All produce, especially when raw and unheated, provides us with powerful antioxidants to help slow the oxidation, rusting, and aging of our cells....keeping us feeling and looking younger, longer! In addition, antioxidants combat inflammation and pain, and help to combat illnesses like cancer and even Alzheimer's disease. It's easy to power up your defenses by enjoying more fruits and vegetables like cherries. They are delicious. My appearance inspired me to create my e-b00k Ani's Tart Cherry Recipes. You can also sign up for my newsletter to receive a free copy of my Ani's Tart Cherry Elixirs e-book too. Find out more about the beautiful necklace, earrings, and bracelet I'm wearing designed by Los Angeles' own Lisa Kim, metalmythologist. Visit her at her website: LisaKimFineJewelry.
I'm excited to announce my upcoming Raw Food courses for 2015 in West Los Angeles, California: LEVEL 1 June 13+14, 2015 (early bird special before May 3rd) July 11+12, 2015 August 15+16, 2015 September 19+20, 2015 LEVEL 2 October 16, 17, 18, 2015 LEVEL 3 October 18, 19, 20, 2015 All classes are taught by me, and are hands-on. So, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to learn how to make the tastiest, healthiest, raw, vegan food ever. All recipes are gluten-free and packed full of superfoods! Spaces will fill up quickly! Please book your spot today: https://www.aniphyo.com/certification/ I'm looking forward to seeing you this year in Los Angeles. It's the best culinary tourist city on the Planet with loads of raw restaurants, cafes, businesses, prepared packaged foods, events, products, and more. Come explore, play, and be inspired! xoxo
Loving the herb garden here at the Ritz Carlton's Reserve at Phulay Bay in beautiful Thailand at Krabi. They grow their own herbs, in addition to super spicy red Thai chilies. We've been using these super fresh herbs in my Raw Food Lifestyle Classes this week. It's paradise here with tons of tropical fresh fruits like tamarind, papaya, jackfruit, and longan. And delicious Thai baby coconuts and cashews too. I think this must be Heaven!
I'm made it safely to Krabi, Thailand where I'm relaxing at the villa now that prep for our 5-day Raw Food Lifestyle Retreat is finished for today. Super excited to be teaching Raw Food Lifestyle classes Wednesday thru Sunday here at the Ritz-Carlton's Phulay Bay resort. I've crafted exclusive Thai-inspired Raw Food, vegan, superfood, gluten-free recipes using local Thai ingredients. Plus, we'll be talking about treading lightly on the Planet, natural beauty, fitness, healthy detox, nutrition, and ways to lower stress while increasing vitality and longevity. If you're in Krabi, please join me here Wednesday thru Sunday! We're going have tons of FUN!!!!
The beautiful Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Phulay Bay has invited me to develop an exclusive 5-day wellness program for their Thailand resort to launch in March 2015. This exclusive retreat will include vegan raw food cooking classes and recipes featuring local ingredients and flavors with a focus on the Home Chef, along with my eco-green living, healthy lifestyle, fitness, natural beauty, and detox philosophy. I will personally be at Phulay Bay teaching classes from March 18th to 22nd, 2015. These classes are complimentary to resort guests. And, guests completing all 5-days will receive a Certificate of Completion equivalent to my Level 1 Home Chef Raw Food Certification Course. So, please book your stay now at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve website, and join me at Phulay Bay! I look forward to seeing you in paradise.
Join me at Whole Food Markets in West LA and celebrate Earth Day, and Earth Week! I'll be signing copies of Ani's Raw Food Detox. The event goes from 11am to 2pm tomorrow, Saturday. And the store is located at the corner of Barrington and National Aves. The festival will be held in the parking lot (enter off Barrington Ave). I hope to see you there! xoxo
Ani Phyo, wellness expert and author of "Ani's Raw Food Detox," and Dr. Joy Dubost, registered dietician and nutritionist, hash it out in a raw food detox diet debate! We celebrated my national TV appearance at a viewing party yesterday in downtown LA at the Bunker Hill Bar and Grill, where all their monitors were tuned to The Bethenny Show for my segment. We watched the show live as Dr. Joy and myself debated the pros of the Raw Food Diet.
Superfood Chocolates made at Ani's Raw Food Certification Level 2 yesterday here in Los Angeles, CA. Filled with banana, and topped with strawberry jam, coconut, and fresh berries. I love our raw food courses because I get to eat the best food on the Planet, while detoxing effortlessly. Thank you to my awesome students for spending another fun weekend with me! (I never make these recipes for myself at home anymore…so it's amazing to get to enjoy them with you all in class!)
I'll be hosting a viewing party once the Bethenny Show let's me know the air date. Join me! Let's watch my raw food segment on The Bethenny Show together in downtown LA at the Bunker Hill Bar and Grill, sports bar. They have agreed to turn all monitors to FOX at 3pm. As soon as I hear word from the show, I will be posting air date to all my social media channels. So please make sure to follow me at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I'll be giving away prizes and will be making a special announcement too! Bunker Hill Bar and Grill: 601 w. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Stay tuned for more details soon!
Heading to the Big Apple today to shoot my segment on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 for The Bethanny Show. My episode will air at a later date, will let you know as soon as I do! Bethanny Frankel has invited me on to debate Raw Food and Detox. Find local station and times: http://www.bethenny.com

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City council candidates talk about revitalization
By Mark Anderson
At the Oct. 19 candidate forum sponsored by LEAP, Staples City Council and Mayor candidates discussed downtown revitalization, a healthy community and a perceived divide between the south side and north side of the city.
Council candidates Benjamin Johnson, Roy Miles and Lisa Toepper were joined by mayor candidate Ron Murray.
Council candidates Sean Bhogadia, Blake Gerard, Mary Jo Goff and mayor candidate Doug Case did not attend.
All of the candidates were in favor of the one-half percent sales tax to help the Staples Community Center. Miles said “tried to get revenue over and over, this is the best way.”
Murray said he would like to see the city grow in a healthy way. He suggested more social opportunities and entertainment businesses would be valuable to the community. He pointed to the Batcher Building proposals as a potential to be a “huge success” for the city.
Toepper said she would like to see some of the run-down homes in the community be fixed up, and suggested the city could offer incentives for homeowners to remodel or rebuild.
When asked about using community knowledge to help the city, Toepper said different people involved, such as firefighters and mail carriers, “all have different types of knowledge.”
Johnson said the city should work with local businesses to improve the downtown. He pointed to Brainerd reversing their downtown area into a nice, walkable place.
Johnson said the city could help find grants for the owners of the Staples Movie Theater and Batcher Building, to improve the two biggest empty buildings in the downtown.
Miles said he didn’t want the city to get too involved in the Batcher Building or movie theater. “I think it should be an outside entity,” he said.
Some of the candidates differed when asked about the differences between the south side and north side od Staples.
Murray said the city has done a lot to help remove blighted properties on the south side and there is an upcoming loan application to help fix up homes on the south side.
Toepper pointed out that most children in Staples go trick-or-treating on the north side, and thought that improving homes on the south side would make it more welcoming.
Johnson said the south side has improved over the last 10 to 15 years, and the city should continue the progression of revitalization.
Miles said “I never liked the idea of north and south side. I don’t think the south side is low class, it is just as important as north side. We should try to erase that, this is Staples, forget the tracks.”


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Actress Cassandra Peterson is best known for her on-screen horror hostess
character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She gained fame on Los Angeles TV
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her teens in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Peterson worked as a go-go
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Are you ready to dive into the high-speed world of Formula One? Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the sport, there's never been a better time to catch up with everything happening on track this year. This article has got you covered, from the latest race results and driver standings to the biggest shocks and controversies. So buckle up and get ready to experience the thrill of the race like never before!
In the latest race in Barcelona, we saw Max Verstappen take his third career Grand Slam, putting him on track to potentially surpass Ayrton Senna and the five drivers with more race wins than him. His talent has proven his mettle; with an unstoppable pace and courage, Max Verstappen has proven he is already part of F1's history, and gives us the enormous gift of witnessing his talent. Not only that, but also with the out-of-this-world and extraordinary car the Red Bull team created, the team has the perfect mix to achieve the ultimate goal: becoming(once again) world champions. The team achieved an impressive record of seven consecutive wins at the start of the campaign, putting them on track to beat the 11 set by the unbeatable McLaren with the Senna-Prost duo, winners in 15 of the 16 contests of 1988.
Verstappen's dominance in Barcelona was clear from the very beginning, with him leading from the start, taking the fastest lap, and finishing first; Verstappen's performance puts him comfortably in first place in the drivers' standings with a total of 170 points, 53 more than Pérez. Verstappen is on track to win the championship, but Pérez is still a possible contender, with two of the team's seven wins. However, he has been inconsistent with three starts out of the top 10 and unable to maintain a pace similar to that of the Dutchman, especially in Catalunya.
The revamped Mercedes team also put in a strong performance in Barcelona, with Lewis Hamilton finishing second and George Russell third, which could spell a return to competitiveness.
Talking about Mercedes, it's essential to acknowledge how they managed to create a practically new car to compete with the Red Bulls. But, even with all these improvements, their car is still at least 30 seconds behind Red Bull over a race distance, so they still have significant work in their hands if they want to fight for either world championship.
Meanwhile, Aston Martin and Ferrari struggled in the race, finishing behind Red Bull and Mercedes. Ferrari took a considerable turn this past weekend when everyone expected to see Carlos Sainz on Sunday's podium or at least with a smile on his face, given that it was a home race for the Spaniard.
During Saturday's qualifying we saw both ends of the tie; on one end, Charles Leclerc was knocked out in Q1 (his worst qualifying since Monaco GP 2019) and started from pit lane on Sunday, and on the other hand, Carlos Sainz started P3 on home soil, but fell behind on Sunday to finish P5. Everyone expected to see the “smooth operator” on the podium or even a better strategy, but it was far from what the public expected. The plan this past weekend failed them to a level that had us all thinking: what will happen to Ferrari?
With some drivers out of place on the grid, including Lando Norris in third and fellow Oscar Piastri tenth, they were joined by Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon in 4th and 7th respectively, with Nico Hulkenberg of Haas qualifying in 8th place.
Looking forward to the upcoming race in Canada, season 2023, we can expect Verstappen to continue leading all the events, from the free practice, qualifying for the starting grid, and the race (non-stop action as we saw in Monaco). The Canadian race is an entirely different circuit with its own challenges, but Verstappen's Red Bull team is in top form and ready to take on the competition. Nonetheless, with a now improved Mercedes and the innovations Aston Martin is taking on, Canada is sure to be one of the best races this year.
All these exciting things to look out for and more will surely make the Canadian Grand Prix an exciting event for Formula One fans. Be sure to tune in to see how it all unfolds on the track.


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Psst, want to lose 10 pounds in 10 days without going hungry? No, not a miracle diet pill - it's a doctor-supervised program called the K-E Diet that's becoming popular with brides-to-be who want to lose weight FAST.
The downside? Well, read on:
The K-E diet, which boasts promises of shedding 20 pounds in 10 days, is an increasingly popular alternative to ordinary calorie-counting programs. The program has dieters inserting a feeding tube into their nose that runs to the stomach. They're fed a constant slow drip of protein and fat, mixed with water, which contains zero carbohydrates and totals 800 calories a day. Body fat is burned off through a process called ketosis, which leaves muscle intact, Dr. Oliver Di Pietro of Bay Harbor Islands, Fla., said.
Your carb metabolism will be UTTER crap after you finally get sick of it. -And stay that way for around 6 months.
++5 of those pounds she loses will be Water.

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Show Niacin (B3) as Niacin Equivalent
Both the DRI and DRV describe amounts needed as niacin equivalents (NE), calculated as 1 mg NE = 1 mg niacin or 60 mg of the essential amino acid tryptophan. This is because the amino acid is utilized to synthesize the vitamin.
It would be nice to have the choice to display B3 in NE units, i.e. automatically adding the NE from Tryptophan.

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Improving on previous iterations, the housing has been designed to give improved tactility as well as reduce stem wobble. To combat spring ping, the leaf material is new, and Korean stainless steel springs aim to give a silent typing experience like no other.
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The intestinal immune system includes different populations of cells from the innate and adaptive immune system that protect us from infection. Once the pathogen is detected, cells from the innate immune system launch the initial attack, and call for reinforcements from the B and T lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system in order to “finish the work” and memorise the intruder’s profile. Although the sequence of events is known, cooperation between the different components is still poorly understood. The researchers are thus trying to uncover the relationships that form within the intestine between the T lymphocytes and the innate lymphoid cells (ILCs). Discovered simultaneously in 2008 by 12 laboratories, including that of Éric Vivier, ILCs represent a new type of lymphocyte that had been completely unknown until then. These cells can be likened to a “rapid version” of T lymphocytes. Divided into different groups, they have the morphology of a lymphoid cell, and produce the same cocktails of cytokines as the T lymphocytes, but they uniformly lack antigen-specific receptors.
The authors are now revealing another aspect of their biology: their choreography with the T lymphocytes. Using the bacterial species Citrobacter rodentium in the mouse as a model of human diarrhoea caused by enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) and enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), they have thus demonstrated that the protective action of T lymphocytes and of an ILC subtype (ILC3 NCR+) is not only redundant, but that the latter can even “take over the work” where the T lymphocytes fail.
Ultimately, this discovery could thus lead to new therapeutic approaches to intestinal diarrhoea, a public health challenge of planetary proportions, since every year nearly 4 billion people are affected by these diseases, which represent nearly 4% of deaths worldwide.
Furthermore, this study includes another unexpected discovery: during infection, these same ILCs protect the caecum/appendix pair from inflammation and potential injury.
“The caecum and appendix have long been considered vestigial organs in terms of immunity. Our work is part of a quite different hypothesis, which proposes a role for this part of the intestine as a refuge for commensal bacteria during infection. Thus the ILCs would help to nurture the “good” bacteria that help to maintain the balance of the intestinal microbiota and hence fight infections more effectively,” concludes Professor Éric Vivier.
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Worlds collided in a spectacle of music and stunning visuals on the 2016 MTV EMAs stage, featuring epic performances that took over Rotterdam and aired globally on the 7th of November. Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga were head to head… Continue Reading
Date : 23rd October 2016 Time : 7 PM Venue : Busan Asiad Main Stadium Organized By : Busan Tourism Organization
October 23rd, Busan, was the place to be as major K-pop stars such as SHINee, EXO Unit (CHEN, BAEKHYUN, XIUMIN), Bangtan Boys (BTS), AOA, GFRIEND, MAMAMOO and many more performed at the closing ceremony for the Busan One Asia Festival (BOF). BOF,… Continue Reading
GOT7 is coming back to Malaysia soon! Are you excited? Coz we are!
October 28th, 2016, tonight on Music Bank, girl group I.O.I and boy group BTS were nominated for running up against each other for 1st place. With amazing performances of TWICE, PENTAGON, LADIES CODE, GOT7, MONSTA X, and many more.
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Date : 6th December 2015 Venue : Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre Organized By : Three Angles Production On site reporter : Ain Osman
GOT7 held a meet and greet, in conjunction of the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) at the Plaza Hollywood in Hong Kong on December 1.
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SINGAPORE – Three Angles Group proudly presents “GOT7 FAN MEETING IN SINGAPORE 2015” on 6th December 2015 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre Hall E.


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As mining companies eye the Kermadec Arc for their underwater mineral deposits, NIWA scientists will next week travel to the area to learn more about its flora and fauna.
Relatively little is known about the area’s biology, but it is known to have rich deposits of sulphur, iron, manganese and copper (amongst other minerals).
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“Principal scientist Ashley Rowden said the team would be exploring a rugged underwater terrain where inactive chimneys from underwater volcanoes have ejected sulphide deposits.
“”We don’t know much about what’s living there.”
“The mineral wealth of the Kermadec Arc, 200 kilometres northeast of Auckland, would be scanned in an attempt to improve New Zealand’s understanding of the size of the mineral resources there, and to see how vulnerable the ecosystem was.
“Mining companies were more interested in areas in which vents were no longer active but had left behind mineral deposits.”


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Total Guitar January 2008 (#171)
Dec 24 2011
Total Guitar is an interactive guitar magazine. Every issue brings songs to learn, with CD audio to help you play along, reviews of all the latest guitar equipment, and interviews with all the biggest names in the guitar world! Total Guitar regularly contains tablature for Rock, Acoustic, Punk, Blues, Classic Rock and Metal, as well as detailed profiles of guitarists and their specific techniques and playing styles. Total Guitar is aimed at players who would like to learn how to play guitar, with dedicated beginner tutorials in acoustic and electric guitar, as well as helping those who can already play guitar to develop their playing style and learn new techniques and songs.
Total Guitar is mainly focused on tuition, but also has an expert gear reviews section that looks at the latest guitar equipment including guitars, amplifiers, pedals and accessories. Total Guitar also secures many exclusive interviews with guitarists from all kinds of genres and levels of playing, and has an in-depth features section. Total Guitar January 2008 (#171) contents:
- Foo Fighters – Dave Grohl and Chris Shiflett on being guitarists, husbands, fathers and die-hard music fans
- TG Goes AAA! Backstage, guitar shopping and at home with rock stars: join TG for 24 pages of access all areas!
- Black Crusade Tour
- The Donnas
- Black Stone Cherry
- Bullets & Octane
- Time to Practise – With TG’s workouts, there’s always time to practise!
- Icon: Kerry King – Behold the King of thrash!
- What I’ve learned: Michael Angelo Batio – V-flicking, crazy haired shredder
- Rocked & Rated: Group Test: signature axes under 300 Pounds; Round-up: little amps; Encore Blaster Series E2; Takamine EG5403SC-VFT; Ed’s Shed
- Who says instrumentals are for geeks? This monstrous Mastodon track is all guitars!
- Rock some stadium-sized riffs with the heavyweight Legacy Classic Diamond
- Kings of Leon – Charmer
- Mastodon – Bladecatcher
- System of a Down – B.Y.O.B.
- The Coral – Dreaming Of You
- Strum-along:ASH – Girl From Mars
- Strum-along: the Zutons – Valerie
- Novice – Try out even more extensions to the minor pentatonic scale
- Video lesson: Marty Friedman – Speed up your riffing with this Megadeth ‘spider fingering’
- Video Lesson: John 5 – Another impressive picking technique from TG’s shredmeister
- Video lesson: Alex Skolnick – Rev up your blues licks with help from the Dorian mode
- Mojo Masters: John Lee Hooker – Meet the dude who put the boogie into the blues
- Get your Grades – Ace your exams with the help of our Rockschool and RGT columns
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I think I, like my favorite saint, Mary Magdalene, have spent time weeping outside an empty tomb -- way too much time. The tomb is empty; rejoice!
This Lenten season was a time of reflection for me, and a time of renewal. The joy that's been largely AWOL the past couple of years continues to seep back in, and that's a good thing. We were created to experience joy; our joy delights God, and denying joy is a sin, indeed.
Not of course, that I go 'round joyful every moment. I'm not even under medication. But those moments of joy, sometimes small, and somtimes profound, have been coming back. Creativity is sneaking back in, too.
I read with interest the Lenten dialog about atonement at Father Jake's. What it comes down to for me is love. He loved us enough to come into this world as a frail human, one of us and with us, to live a hard life -- a life of deprivation and physical endurance that we can't really grasp, in a time when life was hard and short -- and to die. For love of us.
Would anything less than the cross have even gotten our attention?
Christ came so we might have life in abundance.
There is a time for everything under heaven, including time to cry, but we shouldn't waste time crying outside an empty tomb. We are to live, in this life, and into the next.
A favorite song this time of year at the Church of Open Arms is this one, and I love it. The melody is upbeat, almost like an Irish jig:
"Lord of the Dance"
I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
I danced on the moon and the stars and the sun
I came down from Heaven and I danced on the earth
At then Bethlehem I had my birth
Dance, then, wherever you may be
For I am the Lord of the Dance said he
And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be
And I'll lead you all in the Dance said He.
I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee,
But they would not dance and they would not follow me;
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John
They came with me and the Dance went on.
I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame;
The holy people said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me on high
And left me there on the cross to die
I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black
It's hard to dance with the Devil on your back
They buried my body and they thought I'd gone
But I am the Dance and I still go on.
They cut me down and I leapt up high:
I am the life that will never, never die.
I'll live in you if you live in me
I am the Lord of the Dance said he.
I'll live in you, Lord!
Happy Easter, everyone!


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Choosing To Do Things the Right Way
- Sacrificial servant-leadership is desperately needed in our world today. We don’t have to meet our own needs, we can live to help others.
- We may have to work hard to support ourselves and our family.
- We don’t have to have premarital sex to find out if we love someone.
- It’s worth it to live within the law and take the time to do things the right way.

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Benefit Auction for Trenton Sheppard
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The Twin Bridges Fire Department will host a benefit auction for Trenton Sheppard, 22, originally of Willow Springs. Sheppard was injured at a bull ride in Oklahoma and has undergone multiple surgeries to treat a severed pancreas and lacerated liver. He is currently receiving treatment at Mercy in Springfield.
The auction will feature autographs from leading bull riders and stock contractors, a bake sale, and donations from many local vendors. All proceeds will benefit Trenton Sheppard, and all donations are appreciated.
The auction will take place at Twin Bridges Fire Department on Highway 181 on July 18, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, call Lloyd McClure at 573-586-9176, Briatty Hilderbrand at 573-453-8664, or Patsy Semple at 319-670-8006.


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Princess Haya will not be standing for a third term as president of horse sport’s governing body, the FEI.
She said today (Tuesday 12 August) that “after a great deal of thought and reflection” she has made the “very difficult decision” not to stand for a third term, despite winning a vote earlier this year allowing her to do so.
The president, who was first elected in 2006, cited the desire to spend more time with her young family and to put more into humanitarian work in Gaza as the reason.
“To fulfill my commitments to humanitarian work and to raise my children with the time to love them seems truly overwhelming; it is clear to me that I cannot in good faith promise to give my all in each of these areas while also continuing to be the hands-on president that the FEI needs and deserves,” she said.
“After agonising over these conflicting worries and desires, I realise that my decision cannot be put off any longer. For the good of the FEI and most of all, our community, this decision had to be reached in good time to allow the many excellent candidates to come forward.”
FEI rules previously limited presidents to two consecutive four-year terms — a rule brought in by Princess Haya herself.
Princess Haya added that she had always intended to step down after two terms, but that her “resolve had been weakened” by the response at the extraordinary general assembly in April.
There she won a landslide vote, allowing her to stand for a third term as FEI president. The vote still limits the Presidential term to three — previously the FEI Presidential term of office was unlimited.
As the junior wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, several nations had said they would oppose any movement as they believed it creates a “conflict of interest”.
But in April only three Federations were in opposition [Switzerland, Lichtenstein and Holland] with a further 103 showing their support.
“This demonstration of support was a humbling and truly huge moment in my life,” she said.
“Equestrian sport has been, and continues to be, a source of inspiration to me. I have loved serving this community, just as I have loved being an athlete in our family.”
Princess Haya added that she has “no doubt” the future of the FEI “is solid”.
“I am very proud of the many things we were able to achieve together during my time in office. I look forward to an election campaign focused on ideas for further improvements. I will now be in a position to focus totally on serving the FEI until my last minute in office and to leaving the house in the best order for my successor,” she said.
“I remain deeply honoured to have held this position for eight years.”
Princess Haya was to face competition for the role, as in May Swiss businessman Pierre Genecard officially declared he would also be standing for the position.
“I am deeply convinced that I could bring a renewed energy to the FEI in many aspects, be it in sports, commercial matters or media promotion, not to mention the welfare of the horse,” said Mr Genecand earlier this year.
The FEI presidential election will take place at the general assembly on 14 December.


With Hong Kong being right at the top of the list of most expensive cities to live in, you can imagine how expensive it is to get your own flat in the city, especially as an expat. But the truth is, apartments to live in the city do not really measure up to the costs they are being priced at. And so, the next best thing probably is to get public housing which is subsidized by the government.
Gov’t Sets Rental Fees for New Public Housing Flats
The Housing Authority released costs for 7,626 flat rentals at four public rental housing estates, to be completed between March and June, which are said to have been the best rent levels in their respective districts, as shared in a report by news.gov.hk.
Based on the report, the best monthly rent in the Urban District at HKD 85.50 per sq m, will apply to 32 flats in one block in San Mau Ping Estate in Kwung Tong and 1,314 flats within two blocks in Lai Tsui Court in Cheung Sha Wan.
Sheung Shui District’s best monthly rent of HKD 60.60 per sq m will be applied on 1,144 flats in the three blocks in Po Shek Wu Estate.
Under the new rent-fixing exercise, the rent for more than 56% of the flats will be under HKD 2,500 per month.
As per authorities, the rents are heavily subsidized and are already inclusive of rates, management fees and maintenance costs.
Those who will be allocated new flats but cannot meet the rental costs can request for refurbished flats which are priced much lower, or apply for assistance under the Rent Assistance Scheme.
All these are available to holders of Hong Kong ID Cards, which are currently being replaced for those residing in the city since December of last year.


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Leading up to an exciting and exclusive interview appearing in The Saint – available Thursday, March 7 – here is an introduction to our story:
The James Bond series sets the bar for how action movies should be made – plots filled with conniving villains and beautiful Bond girls, incredible cars, and top of the line gadgets. With just about every movie filled with these elements, it can be difficult to choose the best of the best, but aspects of each stand out:
Villains and Henchmen
Bond villains have varied widely over the decades, but a consistent theme is that they all have unique traits. Francisco Scaramanga, played by Christopher Lee, in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and Oddjob, played by Harold Sakata, in Goldfinger (1964), are two of the most memorable Bond villains for their unusual weapons. Both of these characters are relatively simple, and yet also the most recognisable: Oddjob for his hat that doubles as a guillotine, and Scaramanga for his infamous golden gun.
More recently, Le Chiffre, played by Danish actor Mads Mikkelson, in Casino Royale (2006), stands out as being a villain with a remarkable depth of character – by the end of the movie he has left Bond’s character rather shaken not stirred. This is largely the reason for the film’s acclaim, as both Craig and Mikkelson have intricate and unpredictable storylines, which marks for a changing, darker nature of the Bond character.
The most memorable, however, is Jaws. Played by the 7’2’’ American actor, Richard Kiel, Jaws features in both The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. His iconic metal mouth and monstrous height make him a favourite among avid Bond fans.
Halle Berry is likely the most famous Bond girl, but my personal favourite is the beautiful Ursula Andress, as Honey Ryder in 1964’s Dr. No. Starring in the first of the film franchise, Andress sets the standard for the perfect Bond girl: she has a friendly yet quiet personality that makes her the most unpredictable of characters. Her unassuming nature means that she hesitates to fall for Sean Connery as he attempts to protect her from Dr. No’s security forces – a tease if ever there was.
Gadgets and Cars
The two most memorable gadgets are Sean Connery’s jetpack from Thunderball (1965) and Bond’s Omega watches that feature anything from bombs, to lasers, to strobes. His watches define style and luxury. As all Bond fans accept, it is Q who musht be thanked for almost all of these iconic gadgetry inventions.
The two best Bond cars are his Aston Martin DB5 – featured in many early Bond films – and Daniel Craig’s Aston Martin DBS V12. They are famous for their gadgets (not least their ejector seats…) and are of a timeless and beautiful style.
While the Bond franchise has changed greatly over the last fifty years,these ‘Best of Bond’ villains, girls, and gadgets will likely remain staples of the standard for Bond movies to come.
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