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It’s one of our most precious organs, yet it’s exposed to a constant onslaught of harsh elements, every minute of every day. That’s why our skin needs help and protection. For most of us, the damage has already been done, but help is at hand and our skin can still be saved – providing you’re armed with the right knowledge and products…
Have you ever noticed how we Australians tend to look older than our European counterparts? Younger generations are lucky enough to be well educated in the dangers of sun damage, and would never leave the house without sun protection, but sadly the majority of Australians over twenty, will have skin older than its biological age due to being over-exposed early in life.
Chronic sun exposure is responsible for over 90% of the visible signs of ageing in Australians. And this premature skin ageing can be seen in many forms such as pigmentation, fine lines, freckles, spots, sensitive areas, broken capillaries and uneven skin tone. Just have a look at the skin on the inside area of your forearm to see how it would look if it hadn’t been exposed to the sun.
But UV light isn’t the only factor affecting how your skin will age. Genetic characteristics play a large part plus smoking, gravity, excessive exercise and dieting can all influence our skin in a major way.
While we can’t all be blessed with perfect genes, we can do something about the other contributing factors associated with premature skin ageing. It should go without saying, don’t smoke. Make sure you have a healthy diet and lifestyle and most importantly, protect yourself from the sun.
Making sun protection part of your daily skin care regimen will give your skin a chance to repair some, but not all of the damage.
Emma Hobson, Education Manager (Asia, Australia & New Zealand) of The International Dermal Institute says the latest buzz in sun protection is ‘daylight protection’.
“Recent research shows the effects of free radical damage from rays emitted during daylight having an enormous negative impact on skin ageing and health. This has evolved into daylight protection.”
Hobson says manufacturers have responded to this research by releasing sun protection formulated with powerful antioxidants. These are used to counteract the negative photoageing effects of free radicals from daylight on the skin.
Try: Dermalogica Daylight Defense System Extra Rich Faceblock SPF30, a nourishing moisturiser and superior sunscreen in one formula that stimulates collagen production for improved skin tone, using evening primrose and other plant oils to replenish, increase and maintain the skin’s natural defense barrier. Innovative UV smart booster technology is used to store protective vitamins until they are needed, activating them only upon contact with UV rays.
There’s a large range of lotions and potions that can help with signs of skin ageing. Obviously wearing a day cream with sun protection is paramount, but there are also serums and creams that can help with pigmentation, uneven skin tone, brightening and softening fine lines.
Belinda Welsh, a dermatologist from The Australasian College of Dermatologists, has a few tips and recommendations on what to look for when choosing a skincare product.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
These chemicals improve skin luminosity and texture while helping with pigmentation. They mainly act on the epidermis and have been shown to increase collagen production over time but not to the same degree as retinoic acid.
Antioxidants, vitamins (especially C and E) and coenzyme Q10 There is some evidence these products scavenge free radicals, helping to prevent sun damage, improving skin texture and fine lines.
Retinoic acid (also known as retin-A is the oxidized form of vitamin A). Used over time, it can improve skin smoothness, reduce fine wrinkles, remodel collagen and elastin in the dermis and thicken the epidermis. It can also even out some types of pigmentation. It is only available on prescription and can be irritating for sensitive skin. Diluting it with moisturiser when applying at night only may help.
Niacinamide or Vitamin B3
There is considerable interest in the ability of this vitamin to protect the skin’s immune system from damage by UV rays. It can also help reduce pigmentation and improve the skin’s barrier function in those with sensitive skin.
The Australian College of Dermatologists says skin rejuvenation is an area attracting considerable ongoing interest. The cosmetic industry, dermatologists and the pharmaceutical industry are all actively researching new treatments and approaches. More scientific studies are required to help establish which treatments are most effective and which therapies are a waste of money and effort.– Claudia DeBono

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Hi all! I am a portuguese expat living in Belgium. I have a long experience building and soldering electronics (and have the burn marks in my hands, mostly from a slipped iron tip when trying to desolder something), since around 1980, but my kids are starting now, and building the makerbuino with them was a lot of fun!
Hey. You are not a real maker, if you don’t have the burn marks to show for it.
Welcome to the forum. We are glad to have you.
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A PERSPECTIVE ON NAVAJO WEAVING
It is generally thought that Navajo weaving began under the influence of the Pueblo Indians in the 1700s. Original designs were simple stripes in the colors of wool that were available from sheep raised by the Navajo (black, white and brown).
By the 1800s the Navajo were widely recognized for the quality of their spinning and weaving and the designs began to become more creative, including some geometric elements.
The introduction of pre-dyed and pre-spun yarn changed the texture and type of weaving done by the Navajo. Originally the weavings consisted of blankets and dresses, but with the introduction of these new yarns and the colonization of the West, warmer and softer blankets and dresses could be purchased, rather than handwoven.
Around 1900 Navajo weaving was heavily influenced by the traders who purchased the weavings. The traders shifted the demand to weavings that could be used as floor coverings or rugs. During this time, borders were introduced to the rugs and the rug patterns became more complex and creative. The wild combination of colors that were now available in commercial dyes were rejected by the traders and many weavings in this period were limited to black, red, grey and white because those were the colors in demand.
In the 1920s and 1930s the quality of the rugs declined and rugs were often bought by the pound, sometimes sight unseen, without regard to complexity of the pattern or the fineness of the weaving. This trend began to shift in the 1930s after the U.S. Indian Arts and Crafts Board began to encourage exhibitions in major cities in the United States. The Navajo weavers recognized that they received higher prices for their weaving if they had been recognized as fine weavers at these competitions.
However, even today, the price of rugs seldom reflects the amount of effort necessary to complete a weaving. For example a 3'x5' foot rug can take up to 2000 hours to complete, depending upon the fineness of the yarn and the tightness of the texture. This would not include the time it would take to sheer the sheep, card and clean the wool, spin it and dye it, sometimes then respinning it for a tighter texture. The more complex the pattern and the more colors involved in the pattern, the more difficult and time consuming the weaving process becomes.
Very traditional weavers will not weave a rug without the appropriate song and prayers. As the weaver completes the rug, they often release themselves from the rug by weaving a personal symbol into the rug, or they may include the frequently-seen spirit line woven from the pattern to the edge of the rug.
The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program supports traditional weavers in an attempt to not only provide money to the weaver (all proceeds from the sale of the Elder's rugs go directly to the weaver), but also to encourage young weavers to learn their art from the Elders before the patterns and traditions are lost forever (see For the Children Program).

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In what promises to be a historic night for mixed martial arts, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally unveiled the main event for UFC 300, and fans are in for a treat. Dana White, the ever-energetic president of the UFC, took to social media to break the exciting news. On April 13, at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against the formidable former champion Jamahal Hill.
This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the MMA community. Pereira, known for his striking prowess and dynamite hands, will be looking to solidify his reign in the light heavyweight division. Meanwhile, Hill, a fighter renowned for his resilience and knockout power, is aiming to reclaim the throne and etch his name in the annals of UFC history once more.
Both Pereira and Hill have taken unique paths to reach this pinnacle. Pereira, with his background in kickboxing, has transitioned into MMA with remarkable success, demonstrating that he's not just a striking specialist but a well-rounded fighter. On the other hand, Hill's journey back to title contention has been marked by thrilling victories and a determination to overcome any obstacle. Their contrasting styles and shared determination to win make this matchup a potential classic.
As the fight night approaches, anticipation will only grow. The T-Mobile Arena is no stranger to hosting monumental events, but UFC 300, featuring Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill, might just raise the bar even higher.
Get ready, fight fans. UFC 300 is shaping up to be a spectacular celebration of mixed martial arts, headlined by a clash of titans that will be remembered for years to come.

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Master of Science
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I investigated plant-microbe-metal interactions under metal stress. In theory, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) promote plant growth by reducing stress ethylene and synthesizing indole-3-acetic acid (IAA). The putative PGPR Pseudomonas fluorescens UW4 and a mutant strain that lacked an enzyme critical to the reduction of plant ethylene were studied to determine if they could promote Arabidopsis thaliana growth under cadmium and copper stress conditions. Both strains of P. fluorescens UW4 adhered to roots and synthesized IAA, and the wild-type lowered metal stress-induced ethylene in Arabidopsis, but neither strain enhanced plant growth. Wildtype P. fluorescens UW4 and its mutant had no effect on altering the concentrations of other plant stress hormones with the exception of salicylic acid under copper stress. More work is needed to determine why P. fluorescens UW4 did not promote growth under metal stress conditions before it can be utilized in agricultural settings.
Frank, Joshua J., "An Investigation of The Plant Growth Promoting Abilities of Pseudomonas Fluorescens UW4 Under Toxic Metal Stress" (2016). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 4009.

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‘Happy Diwali’ – PM, other politicians greet Hindu community
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan and other Pakistani politicians on Saturday greet Hindu citizens on the occasion of Diwali.
Taking it to Twitter, premier wished all the Hindu citizens a happy Diwali.
Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 14, 2020
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari greets the Hindu community on this occasion. The tweet from PPP official handle shares greetings.
پی پی پی چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری کا دیوالی پر پیغام
پی پی پی چیئرمین نے پاکستان سمیت دنیا بھر میں آباد ہندو کمیونٹی کودیوالی کی مبارکباد پیش کی ہےNovember 14, 2020
Minister for Human rights, Shereen Mazari also shared the greetings.
Wishing all our Hindu citizens a wonderful Diwali. Please take care of yourselves and your families by observing Covid19 SOPs. pic.twitter.com/KnEvfvef98— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) November 14, 2020
Diwali is a five-day colourful festival which involves the lighting of candles, worshipping, celebrations and prayers. Diwali is celebrated in more than 10 countries: Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad, Tobago, Suriname, Singapore, Fiji, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
During this time houses are cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Lakshmi, their goddess. Candles and lamps are lit in and outside every home as a greeting to Lakshmi.
All celebrations end at daybreak, and people then visit friends, relatives and exchange sweets and gifts.
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We’re nineteen days away from the start of the playoffs and, despite a plethora of injuries, the Boston Celtics seem to be locked into one of the Eastern Conference’s top three seeds. As for the rest of the conference, uncertainty looms. CelticsBlog will have a standings and seedings update each Monday from now until the playoffs to keep you posted on changes within the conference, plus potential playoff matchups.
Following their win in Sacramento on Sunday evening, the Celtics sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with 9 games remaining (4 home, 6 away). Their upcoming opponents combine for a winning percentage of .476, which gives them the ninth easiest remaining schedule in the NBA. Boston’s magic number to clinch the two seed is 4 heading into their final 9 games.
The Toronto Raptors currently lead the East at 54-20. Following a loss to the Clippers on Sunday night, they hold a 3.5 game cushion over the Celtics. Their magic number to clinch the number one seed is 4, with 8 games left, but a Boston win in Phoenix tonight would lower their lead to just 3 games.
After their final west coast trip, the Celtics still have two meetings with the Raptors on the schedule, at the Garden on Saturday night and then the following Wednesday in Toronto. It’s not inconceivable that Boston still has a realistic shot at the top of the East standings. The Raptors still have a game in Cleveland and at home vs. the Pacers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain in the third spot and trail Boston by 6 games, while the Philadelphia 76ers sit just 1.5 games back of Cavs. Four games separate seeds three through six at the moment, so the Cavaliers, 76ers, Pacers, and Wizards are destined to shuffle places multiple times over the coming weeks.
As for the bottom two slots, it appears that the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks will battle it out for the seventh and eighth seeds, as they’re currently separated by just .5 games. The two teams have 8 and 9 games remaining, respectively, but have none against one another. A Miami loss in Indiana and a Milwaukee win in San Antonio caused a seeding swap on Sunday night, which directly effects the Celtics playoff outlook.
If the postseason were to begin today, Boston would face the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. This will change multiple times over the coming weeks, but I’m sure Celtics fans would rather face the Heat than deal with Giannis Antetokounmpo to open up their playoff run.
For now, a win in Phoenix is the next step towards solidifying the Celtics spot among the top seeds in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight’s game tips off at 10:00 PM EST.

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Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Finally Unveil Full A Star Is Born Trailer Song, “Shallow”Photo by Neal Preston Movies News A Star Is Born
If you’ve gone to the theater to see a movie—any movie—at any point during the summer, you probably also caught the trailer for A Star Is Born, and may have even caught yourself singing along to the bits we hear of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s singing in it. Gaga’s “haaaaaaahaaah” vocalizing in that ubiquitous trailer might already be a meme amongst hardcore moviegoers, but until now, we haven’t heard any full songs from the highly anticipated musical remake.
Today (Sept. 27), Lady Gaga finally unveiled “Shallow,” her duet with director and co-star Cooper, and the first full song we’re getting from the A Star Is Born soundtrack. The trailer already gave away most of Cooper’s parts, already committed to memory for anyone who’s already seen it too many times, but the full song provides listeners with more of Gaga’s parts, building up to that infamous “haaaaaaahaaah.” It’s a big, gratifying, crowd-pleasing tune, and hearing the full thing has only made it catchier.
Cooper and Gaga have been making a very aggressive push for A Star Is Born, building on strong festival reviews, the attention around Cooper’s directorial debut and a “deglammed” performance from pop star Gaga.
A Star Is Born premieres Oct. 5, with the soundtrack releasing the same day.
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ONLINE fashion retailer Brand Alley has seen its UK website bought out by management in a multi-million pound deal.
The clothes website, which sells discounted designer labels, was previously owned by News International – the UK newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp – and its parent company Brand Alley France.
News International – which is divesting its share as the business as News Corp prepares to split into two companies – bought its 49 per cent stake in the company in 2008.
The buyout, backed by private investors, has been led by Brand Alley UK chief executive Rob Feldmann. The value of the deal was not disclosed, but sources put it in the single-digit millions.
The site, which is believed to be entering profitability, added around 70,000 new customers last year.


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You want some timber pallet to making of DIY Pallet Tree with Lights for walls elegance of your personal house. You may use traditional timber pallets which you may get very quickly from close by in your house.
50 Pallet Christmas Trees & Holiday Decorations Ideas • Page 2 of 5
These four Christmas trees were made from salvaged soft maple pallets I got from work. I stripped the pallets with a pry bar and ripped the top slats in half. They were then glued and stapled to an upright bass…
baubles are stapled on with staple gun, and the stars (made from kebab sticks, string, and superglue) and string of beads are held in place with glue. I used copper wire seed lights (rather than normal fairy lights) as they are a bit daintier


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The Great Neck Library board approved holiday closings and Sunday hours for September 2019 to August 2020 on Monday, which has raised some concern among parents about access to library facilities.
The move also comes a day after the library moved into summer hours, meaning the Main Library and Great Neck’s three branches – Lakeville, Station, and Parkville – are all closed on Sundays until September.
From Sept. 8, 2019, to June 14, 2020, the Station and Lakeville branches will be closed on Sunday, while Main and Parkville are open from 1 to 5 p.m. – a half day.
Marjan Taied, a Great Neck parent with three children who graduated from the public schools, said she believes there is a need for the library to be open on Sundays. The library’s Sunday hours are “very limited,” she said, and don’t give children and graduates easy access.
“It’s a disappointment they have to resort to coffee shops and it’s disappointing not to have the Sunday hours back on,” Taied said.
“Something has to be done about this,” Taied later added. “A lot of parents are concerned.”
Trustee Mimi Hu, citing a Facebook post by Taied that had 41 likes and 22 comments as of Tuesday afternoon, said that it has been a “very heated discussion.”
Acting Director Tracy Van Dyne said she had Steve Kashkin, the business director, run cost estimates for operation of the libraries that are open on Sundays. Personnel costs alone were around $3,200 a day minimum, she said.
“There’s a lot of things that come into play for opening on a Sunday,” Van Dyne said.
Trustee Josie Pizer said there are other factors like air conditioning, lighting, contract restraints and supervision requirements for insurance purposes.
“It’s not just the money,” Pizer said.
Trustee Chelsea Sassouni said that while the board faces some constraints, members should try brainstorming some ideas for limited service hours so people who need access to the library can get it.
“I know we are constrained by costs, union contracts, etcetera, but I would hope we can try and think of more creative solutions,” Sassouni said.
Trustee Scott Sontag said that the library should review having more programs on the weekend, as many are during the week when parents can’t take their children there. He also said reviewing the library’s volunteer policy is “something to explore.”
Rebecca Miller, president of the Great Neck Library board, said the members would take all of these into consideration for further discussion at the policy and Main Library committee meetings.
In unrelated business, trustees also approved a series of request for proposals – or RFPs – related to planned projects for the Lakeville, Station and Parkville branch libraries.
Trustee Barry Smith, the chair of the library’s branch committee, said the board is working with the architect and cost estimator to determine the estimated cost of the project and is “sensitive to the date of the reopening” of the lease in 2024.
“When we get the cost estimate, the branch committee will look at the project again and make adjustments, trimming the fat so to speak, and then we will come back to the board with recommendations,” Smith said.
The goal of the RFP for a moving and storage company for the painting of the Lakeville branch is to get all the services “in line” to come up with a clearer plan on how long the site should be closed, he said.
Trustees approved an RFP for furniture and finish procurement, installation and related services for the Parkville branch renovation.
Smith said members are pushing for an assembly permit and that once the architect for the Great Neck school district, which owns the property, approves the project plans, they can move onto getting a cost estimate for the project.


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“Godmother to “WAP” (CBC), feminist icon and pop provocateur Peaches’ announces The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour, kicking off in Seattle, Washington on May 16. A celebration of the 20th anniversary of Peaches’ seminal The Teaches of Peaches, she will be performing the album in its entirety across North America, Europe and the UK. In addition, Peaches is currently working on a brand-new album, with more details to come.
At her live performances, Peaches turns the stage into her personal playground. With outrageous costuming and provocative choreography, The Guardian calls her shows a “joyous, gender-mashing cabaret” and “a dazzling mix of ingenuity and high drama.”
Peaches says of the upcoming tour, “Wildly excited to celebrate, with you all, 20 years of and reimagine the power that is The Teaches of Peaches album live across North America, Europe, and the U.K.! It’s been frustrating to abstain from touring the past two years and now I'm so ready for us to 'Fuck the Pain Away' together!”
2021 saw her influence only further manifest. Peaches’ domination over pop culture cannot be understated, with her music “shifting the window for sex in pop” (NPR). Her aesthetic provided the main influence for designer Anthony Vaccarello’s AW21 Saint Laurent collection and “Fuck The Pain Away” was used as a climactic moment in Netflix’s Sex Education Season 3. The song was also written into the script for Aisling Bea’s comedy series This Way Up, and the clinquant “Kick It” acted as a supporting character in the soundtrack for Showtime’s critically-acclaimed Yellowjackets.
An iconic feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent more than two decades pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, dramatically altering the landscape of popular culture as she forged a bold, sexually progressive path that’s opened the doors for countless others to follow. Through music, art, film, theater, television, and books, she has upended stereotypes and embraced taboos, challenging social norms and patriarchal power structures while championing LGBTQ+ rights and issues of gender and sexual identity with biting wit and fearless originality.
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Watch this video posted on Sotheby’s youtube channnel. The video is Jean Michel Basquiat, the African American painter who first achieved fame as part of SAMO, an informal graffiti duo who wrote enigmatic epigrams in the cultural hotbed of the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the late 1970s where the hip hop, punk, and street art movements had coalesced. By the 1980s, he was exhibiting his neo-expressionist paintings in galleries and museums internationally.
The Whitney Museum of American Art held a retrospective of his art in 1992.
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In advance of the May auction season in New York, Sotheby’s celebrates brave and creative voices across time – from the pioneering Impressionists in the 19th century to groundbreaking Contemporary artists, collectors and institutions making their own rules today. Fearless Now is dedicated to all the confident, daring, courageous, audacious and heroic painters and sculptors who challenge and inspire us. Discover more Fearless stories.
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Sotheby’s has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. Sotheby’s became the first international auction house when it expanded from London to New York (1955), the first to conduct sales in Hong Kong (1973), India (1992) and France (2001), and the first international fine art auction house in China (2012). Today, Sotheby’s presents auctions in ten different salesrooms, including New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris, and Sotheby’s BidNow programme allows visitors to view all auctions live online and place bids from anywhere in the world. Sotheby’s offers collectors the resources of Sotheby’s Financial Services, the world’s only full-service art financing company, as well as the collection advisory services of its subsidiary, Art Agency, Partners. Sotheby’s presents private sale opportunities in more than 70 categories, including S|2, the gallery arm of Sotheby’s Global Fine Art Division, and two retail businesses, Sotheby’s Diamonds and Sotheby’s Wine. In February 2015, RM Auctions formed a strategic partnership with Sotheby’s to become RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. Sotheby’s has a global network of 80 offices in 40 countries and is the oldest company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (BID).


Kurdish women’s rights activists in Iran are being subjected to pressure from the Intelligence Department of Sanandaj to make false confessions against themselves. Two activists, journalist Zhina Moddares Gorji and teacher Fariba Zand Karimi, have been detained in solitary confinement and deprived of contact with their families.
Zhina Moddares Gorji was arrested on April 10, 2023, by agents of the Intelligence Department as she was returning home from her workplace at a bookstore. She had previously been arrested and detained during the 2022 Iran uprising, and released on bail after 40 days of detention.
Fariba Zand Karimi, a contract teacher with the Department of Education and a women’s rights activist, was arrested on April 5, 2023, after being summoned to the Department of Intelligence of Sanandaj.
Bahar Zangiband, a physical education professor and women’s rights activist at Azad University in Sanandaj, has also been targeted by security forces. She has been banned from teaching and working at the university, and was arrested during the 2022 Iran uprising. Zangiband has been accused of disrupting public order and propagating against the state, and was released on bail on October 8, 2023, pending further proceedings.
The arrests and pressure on Kurdish women’s rights activists have been widely condemned by human rights groups. Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Zhina Moddares Gorji and Fariba Zand Karimi, stating that their detention is “part of a wider pattern of persecution of Kurdish activists and human rights defenders in Iran”. The organization has also called for an end to the harassment of Bahar Zangiband, and for all charges against her to be dropped.
The Kurdish community has long complained of discrimination and persecution by the Iranian authorities, and Kurdish activists have faced arrest and imprisonment for their advocacy of Kurdish rights and autonomy.
The international community has a responsibility to hold the Iranian government accountable for its treatment of Kurdish women’s rights activists and to call for their release. The targeting of human rights defenders and activists is a violation of international law, and must be condemned and stopped.
MEK Iran (follow us on Twitter and Facebook), Maryam Rajavi’s on her site, Twitter & Facebook, NCRI (Twitter & Facebook), and People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran – MEK IRAN – YouTu


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PRINCE OF WALES TEA TIN – MOTHERS DAY
What better gift is there to give Mum this Mother’s day than quality time? That’s why we’re encouraging you to invite her to High Tea at Home with our Mother’s Day Prince of Wales tea tin! This enchanting Ceylon breakfast blend comes in a beautiful gold tea tin encased inside a limited-edition mint green sleeve!
The fresh air that blows across the high mountains gives a unique flavour to this blend of the finest Ceylon tea. Rich in aroma and colour but mild to medium in strength, our Prince of Wales tea will leave a lasting memory on even the most discerning palate. This tasty breakfast blend pairs well with protein-rich meals and makes for the perfect morning sip. Perfect on its own or with a dash of milk. Those with a sweet tooth will further love adding a drizzle of honey to this tempting tea.
Ready to tip your teacup to Mum this Mother’s Day? Then be sure to purchase this loose leaf gift tin or any of our limited edition teas: Miss Grey, Relaxation, and English Breakfast! Alternatively, if you really want to gift big this Mother’s Day, look no further than our beautiful ‘The Matriarch’ velvet tea box. After all, the best-laid plan is a table setting full of Tea Centre brews for high tea at home!
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Amongst the various toys available in the market nowadays, RC toys are no doubt an excellent source of entertainment for people of different age groups and much more than that it is a good source of thrill and excitement for those who are so much into technology. Tech geeks who have a hobby to make RC toys keep on trying new concepts and develop various new RC toys or objects also known as Robots. They use these robots for a specific purpose or they even play around with them. Moreover it can be said that RC toys provide a source of entertainment to people of all age groups and help them rejoice and that too at a minimal expense.
Kids nowadays are too keen to possess a remote controlled or radio controlled toy which give them a good source of entertainment both for indoor as well as outdoor activities. These RC toys come in an assortment of forms like racing cars, aeroplanes, helicopters, etc. With the advancement in technology, these toys have become lighter in weight. As compared to the older designs which were quiet messy, heavy and expensive the latest designs are Sleek, Stylish and are less expensive.
Basically these are of two types: Electrically Powered and Fuel Powered. Electrically controlled RC toys are more common as they are more portable and easier to use as compared to fuel powered. Fuel powered RC toys on the other hand are complex to use and require high maintenance.
A radio control toy has a remote which sends out the signals which control the movement of the toy. The toy hence can be controlled from a safe distance as transmitter has a long range. The remote control sends out radio signals which are received by the antenna and electronic circuitry which control the movement of motors and in this manner a radio controlled toy traverse. This is done with the help of a transmitter (which is installed in the remote control) with one to three channels each of which controls the movement of a specific motor. Transmitters with more than three channels are also available but these are too expensive, complex for use and have a high maintenance.
You can find a large collection of radio controlled toys offered in local toy stores or even at web stores and it is very easier to make a choice as they are available with complete specifications and features. As there is a wide range of toys available it is easier to make a choice within budget as well.
Parents consider RC toys as a special gift for their kids and mostly teens. So, all parents can easily give their children this very special gift without even having a second thought as to whether their kids will like them or not, they would love it as they serve as a good source of entertainment for them. Moreover the parents can also join their kids in their leisure time to enjoy the charisma of these toys which would help them relieve the stress as they create a good environment for its users.
Internet has really revolutionized our life at large and you will find several types of gaming consoles on the web. Today, consoles supplier is well aware of the fact that people, especially of the younger generation cannot live without the gaming platforms. Gamers provide you with millions of options for not only playing the specific game rather also for making a responsive touch to the whole gaming world. Yes, the gaming persons learn to interact with the latest gaming environment and also where to spend their precious earnings. Some of the game developers have launched gaming consoles for improving the popularity index of the company but this is not always the case with all the gamers. A few gamers and developers are still there that want to connect the people with other gaming enthusiasts so that everything is accomplished in a fine manner. People want to buy or download appropriate software from the internet which will need assistance from the other gaming enthusiasts.
There is no shadow of suspicion that each of the seventh generation consoles has different marketplace on the planet, owing to their specifications and target audience. PlayStation store is there for the Sony users and Wii gamers like to browse Shop Channel from Nintendo. At the same time, lovers of the Microsoft will like to go with the services of Xbox Live Marketplace. There are many things that are developed, distributed and promoted by these key console companies. You can truly find songs, themes, videos, system enhancements and entire games that are perfect for your needs.
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But in case of PlayStation, you will have to go through a different payment system where you can only buy the service in your local currency. A wallet system is responsible for debiting purchases when you intend to buy any console and you are also free to add some funds through network cards, debit or credit card. This should be further noted here that you will have to purchase Microsoft points from the authentic and registered retailers. Internet deals may also challenge your purchasing skills with fraudulent or proxy behavior. You can win those gaming console points through contests organized by the developers and gamers. You can access reliable information through forums, blogs and gaming websites.
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The first week of filming Celebrity Splash! wasn't even completed before the stars discovered it wasn't all the fun and games they had imagined.
Model-turned-television-presenter Laura Csortan became the first casualty of the show, which asks personalities to throw themselves off (among other things) a 10-metre-high diving platform.
She announced on Twitter that she had injured herself and resorted to "some strong ass pain killers".
"Day 2 training and I can't move my neck! I literally went in head first yesterday," she tweeted.
Channel Seven said Csortan had seen a doctor and was looking good to resume her spot in the series.
But the incident does not bode well for a series that requires celebrities with no professional diving experience to take part in a sport worthy of the Olympics.
Csortan is not the only one to suffer through the impracticalities of such a format, with Kendra Wilkinson quitting the US version of the show, titled Splash, this week.
Hugh Hefner's former-girlfriend-turned-reality-TV-star refused to make a dive from a 7.5-metre platform because of her fear of heights.
"I'm so sorry, everybody," Wilkinson said on the show. "It's bittersweet. One thing I don't do is quit. This is the first time in my life I've quit something. This will haunt me for the rest of my life."
The once-glistening sheen on the US show is already drying up for American audiences, with Splash quickly sinking down the ratings ladder following a high-rating launch.
The ABC-syndicated show attracted only 5.75 million viewers, down from 6.66 million the week before. That is well below the highest-rating show, The Voice, at 13.93 milion.
US ratings are considered an important measuring tool in predicting whether Celebrity Splash! will be a hit in Australia.
The British version of the show, which is in its second year, launched to mixed reviews, with the London Telegraph calling it "utterly dreadful television", while The Guardian gave it a thumbs up, saying: "It's good rubbish."
Competing in Australia's Celebrity Splash! will be Csortan, socialite Brynne Edelsten, surfer Koby Abberton, Gold Logie winner Denise Drysdale, comedian Josh Thomas, actress Demi Harman, Melbourne radio identity Adam Richards, Pizza creator Paul Fenech, models Nick Bracks and Renae Ayris, former swimmer Leisel Jones, retired cricketer Andrew Symonds, athlete Tamsyn Lewis and AFL player Andrew Welsh.
It launches later this year.
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AMANDA – Several people are injured after a crash in Fairfield county around 11:15 am on Saturday.
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Profligate use of metals, phosphorus and water is economically and environmentally unsustainable, says think tank
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- Our food pantry is open to the community every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
- Individuals may come in once a month and receive food.
- At this time, we serve 12 pounds of food per individual within the family. (Example: a family of 5 would receive 60 pounds of food.)
The food that we serve is to be used as a supplement to assist individuals and families with their necessities. Our food pantry is open to serve food to the residents of Copperas Cove, Kempner, Lampasas, and Fort Hood.
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Nature has its own way to mesmerize people of all kind, then it would be no matter of surprise that SPOAR has always been cherishing the beauty of nature and admiring it. It has been great to come by that the people of north Bengal to some extents, share equal enthusiasm in enjoying the beauty of nature, may be photography, film making or documentation. It is also evident that photography and film making lets one know and think more about the subject of it which in this case is nature and wildlife. A dedicated person when clicks his shutter to nature then, unknowing to himself/herself he/she is embraced by Mother Nature. In 2013, 2014 and 2015, along with ophiological workshop cum awareness programme “Living with Snakes” (go to Training & Workshop for details), a wildlife photography exhibition cum competition of international level was organized. Soft copies of photographs were collected through mailing throughout the world and later were printed out and framed in order to be exhibited. Overwhelming response was noted both the years, competitors worldwide showed us the everlasting beauty of nature and her components through their lenses.
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Besides the photography exhibition, there was “seat n draw” competition for children. Their theme was “Cholo aanki poshu pakhi” and that too is related to drawing of wild animals. Children from different class showed their merit in depicting wild lives in their sense of colour. These programmes overall were of great success. Enthusiasm and interest of common folks towards nature and wildlife, something on which some hope can be put, were seen.
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Your body has the power to prevent, stop and reverse diseases using food as medicine
Richer Health provides health and wellness workshops, retreats, and online programs that help you, and your loved ones, heal disease using food as medicine. Our programs are based on the Gerson Therapy.
Nicolette Richer's TED talk - Sept 2017
We have all been touched by disease
Currently 1 in 2 adults in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1 in 4 people are living with a chronic illness, significantly limiting their daily activities and affecting their overall wellbeing whether they realize it or not.
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Dr Max Gerson, and thousands of the Gerson Institute's patients, have clinically proven that the body has an unlimited ability to heal itself given the right conditions. The key is to detoxify all the toxic conditions in our lives and bodies, and nutrify the body with a proven organic plant-based diet. This process is a major lifestyle change for most but the rewards of recovery and optimal health far outweigh the changes you will make.
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What if medical schools were called health schools?
Symptom, diagnosis, drugs. The current medical system isn't working.
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After dinner, wash all the dishes, wipe down the counters, turn out the light, and, if necessary, tape closed the cabinets and refrigerator. Late-evening eating significantly increases the overall number of calories you eat, a University of Texas study found. Learning how to stop late-night snacking can save 300 or more calories a day, or 31 pounds a year.
6. Party smarter. One of the biggest challenges for women in their twenties is balancing a social life with a healthy lifestyle, Sopov says. “Whether it be dating, nights out with friends, or work happy hours, there is always alcohol involved,” she says. To keep your liquid calorie intake in check, drink a glass of water before and after a cocktail, choose a light beer or a moderate amount of alcohol, and skip drinks mixed with soft drinks, suggests the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Real talk: It could take weeks or months to see the metabolic effects of exercise on the scale, and even then, building muscle, which is denser than body fat, could lead to weight gain. "Do what you like because it’s good for you," Dr. Seltzer says, noting the way exercise is awesome for your heart, mental health, and more—and that not all measure of progress can be seen on the scale.
Even if you do meet your goal, it's nearly impossible to keep off the weight over the long term: "The amount of restriction required [to maintain that number] will make you so hungry that you’ll eat everything in sight—it’s survival instinct," Dr. Seltzer says. And since calorie restriction gradually slows your metabolism, your body will be less prepared to burn the foods you binge on, he adds. That could mean gaining more pounds than you lost in the first place.
Cortisone as an oral drug is another common culprit (e.g. Prednisolone). Cortisone often causes weight gain in the long run, especially at higher doses (e.g. more than 5 mg Prednisolone per day). Unfortunately, cortisone is often an essential medication for those who are prescribed it, but the dose should be adjusted frequently so you don’t take more than you need. Asthma inhalers and other local cortisone treatments, like creams or nose sprays, hardly affect weight.
Consider them “good carbs”. Their bulk takes up space in your stomach, helping you feel full and eat less. The top fiber food: beans, which contain 8g per 1/2 cup. Research shows that guys who added 12g of fiber a day to their diet lost a quarter of an inch from their love handles, without otherwise modifying their diet. Here are some of the best sources.
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In what is perhaps the biggest buzzkill of all time, sex doesn’t quite count as cardio or burn a significant amount of calories: Women burn about 3.6 per minute. "It’s still a good idea," Dr. Seltzer says, citing the activity’s other benefits, like increasing the output of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which naturally reduce food cravings.
The conclusion? Intermittent fasting was just as effective for weight loss as daily calorie restriction. So if you struggle with daily food restriction, fasting might be an easier way to dial back the amount you’re eating without feeling completely deprived. Read more in-depth about how intermittent fasting works (and if you’ll be able to stick to it) here.
Unsurprisingly, the results showed that nothing had happened to the weight of the women receiving calcium or the placebo. However, the group which took the multivitamin lost more weight – about 3 kg more – and improved their health markers. Among other things, their basal metabolic rate (the rate at which the body burns calories when at rest) increased.
People with chronically high levels of the stress hormone cortisol tend to carry excess visceral fat. Foods that are high on the glycemic index (GI), which uses a ranking system of 0 to 100, cause more rapid spikes in your blood sugar, in turn triggering the release of cortisol when glucose levels crash. The constant up and down of your blood sugar levels can also lead to insulin resistance — the first step on the road to type 2 diabetes. To help keep cortisol levels stable, choose low-GI foods (with a rating of 55 or less) like beans, lentils, and chickpeas, instead of high-GI options like white rice and potatoes. To find the GI rating of your foods, use the University of Sydney’s database at glycemicindex.com.
It's a one-time investment you'll never regret. Here's why: Strength training builds lean muscle tissue, which burns more calories — at work or at rest — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The more lean muscle you have, the faster you'll slim down. How do you start strength training? Try some push-ups or a few squats or lunges. Use your free weights to perform simple bicep curls or tricep pulls right in your home or office. Do these exercises three to four times per week, and you'll soon see a rapid improvement in your physique.
Studies have found that overweight people who ate a moderate-fat diet containing almonds lost more weight than a control group that didn’t eat nuts. Snacking once or twice a day is one of the ways to lose weight that helps stave off hunger and keeps your metabolism stoked. You can also pack up baby carrots or your own trail mix with the healthiest nuts you can eat, plus raisins, seeds, and dried fruit. Here are 30 healthy snacks that can help you lose weight.
"Anytime you’re stressed, you probably go for food," Dr. Seltzer says. (Have we met?!) That’s because cortisol, the stress hormone, stokes your appetite for sugary, fatty foods. No wonder it’s associated with higher body weight, according to a 2007 Obesity study that quantified chronic stress exposure by looking at cortisol concentrations in more than 2,000 adults’ hair.
Listen up: Skipping meals will not make you lose weight faster. If a hectic day makes a sit-down meal impossible, stash an energy bar or a piece of fruit in your car or tote, keep snacks in your office desk drawer, and make a point of getting up to grab a nosh — anything that will keep you from going hungry! Going long periods of time without food does double-duty harm on our healthy eating efforts by both slowing down your metabolism, and priming you for another binge later in the day. (Think: You've skipped breakfast and lunch, so you're ready to takedown a whole turkey by dinner!) Make it your mission to eat three meals and two snacks every day, and don't wait longer than three to four hours without eating. Set a "snack alarm" on your phone if needed.
Here's something else most people probably don't know: Fidgeting is good for you. It's considered a nonexercise physical activity, and it's an important way to burn energy. You get more health benefits if, in addition to exercising, you are a more fidgety, more active person the rest of the day. This means gesturing while you're talking, tapping your foot, just moving around.
A trim midsection is good for many things, like fitting into your favorite jeans or walking the beach in a swimsuit with confidence. But there are even better reasons to work off extra baggage around your stomach. That baggage, known as visceral fat, isn’t just the most annoying kind — it’s also the most dangerous. As it forms between your organs, deep within your abdominal cavity, it secretes proteins that can trigger chronic inflammation, putting you at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.
Routinely squeaking by on five hours or less per night increases visceral fat levels, according to a 2010 Wake Forest University study. What’s more, after analyzing 28 different studies, UK researchers found that people who slept 5.5 hours or less per night ate an extra 385 calories the day after compared to those who snoozed for at least 7 to 12 hours. On top of that, they preferred to munch on fatty foods full of empty calories, like chips.
Many women fall short in their protein intake, according to Precision Nutrition, but getting enough protein can actually help you shed pounds. Protein takes more energy to digest than carbs or fats, so including more of it in your diet actually boosts your metabolism. And protein also provides nutritional support for your workouts, so you can build sleek, lean muscle tissue to get a toned appearance.
Doing crunches until the cows come home? Stop it! When you're down to your final inches of belly fat, the dreaded crunch won't be the exercise that finally reveals your six-pack. "You can't spot reduce," Jill says. Instead, she suggests doing functional exercises that use the muscles in your core—abdominals, back, pelvic, obliques—as well as other body parts. "These exercises use more muscles, so there is a higher rate of calorie burn while you are doing them," she says. Planks are her favorite functional exercise—they activate not just your core muscles but also your arm, leg, and butt muscles.
Research also shows that workouts involving high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help reduce excess fat around your middle. Besides working your core, try incorporating a day or two of more vigorous exercise into your weekly schedule. (You can start with these three beginner routines.) Keep in mind that you can lower your total body fat percentage even by moving around more at work, according to another study.
9. Make sleep a priority. If you have a baby or young children at home, you know that getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. But logging enough Z's is crucial when it comes to losing weight. According to a 2014 article published in the Annals of Medicine, sleep deprivation may affect hormones that regulate your appetite, and that can lead to weight gain. To get more shut-eye, keep your bedroom at an even temperature and stick to a regular bedtime routine, recommends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you're among the 30% of Americans who sleep less than six hours a night, here's one simple way to whittle your waistline: catch more Zs. A 16-year study of almost 70,000 women found that those who slept five hours or less a night were 30% more likely to gain 30 or more pounds than those who slept 7 hours. The National Institutes of Health suggest adults sleep seven to eight hours a night.
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Açai berry powder is high in anthrocyanin- a natural pigment providing powerful antioxidants. Açai provides an array of minerals that help to keep your body healthy and gives you high levels of sustainable energy. This extra energy will enable you to get out and exercise more, therefore extra calories will be burned and eventually the fat will come off your tummy!
Instead of subjecting yourself to another endless workout, crank up the intensity and you’ll see results faster than you ever thought possible. The results of a study conducted at McMaster University in Ontario reveal that adult male study subjects who exercised intensely for a single minute had equivalent respiratory and metabolic changes to those who worked out at a slower pace for close to an hour, so if you want to burn through that belly fat, say so long to slow and steady.


May 24, 2011
By Alton K. Marsh
Superior Air Parts has resumed shipping its Experimental XP series of engines. Sales stopped when the company declared bankruptcy years ago. Superior Air Parts is now a subsidiary of Superior Aviation Beijing following its purchase by a Chinese company.
The parts are the same formerly used in the company’s FAA -approved 180-horsepower Vantage engine, except for improvements unique to Superior. For example, the XP can include, if the customer desires, roller lifter bearings and a cold air induction sump. There is consideration at Superior for getting FAA approval for the two modifications so they can be included in the Vantage engine. If desired, the homebuilder can have an XP engine with all FAA-approved parts, leaving out the roller lifter bearings and the cold air induction sump.
Tim Archer, president and CEO of Superior Air Parts, said he hopes the Vantage engine can return to the market by the end of the summer.
“The resumption of engine shipments may not seem like news, but it’s a very big step for our efforts to get our business back to where it was four years ago,” Archer, said. “From a business perspective, the big picture is that we now have all of the various components and piece parts in stock to not only assemble a complete engine, but also to be able to support the needs of homebuilders and engine shops.”
Archer said the engines are approved to run on any 91-octane unleaded automotive gasoline that does not contain alcohol.
“Whether it’s the flexibility of fuel types or the ability to literally custom build their engines from a list of both experimental and FAA-approved components, what Superior’s XP-Series of engines give homebuilders is the choice to create the engine they want,” Archer said. “That’s a big advantage in today’s world.”
AOPA Pilot Senior Editor Alton Marsh has been a pilot since 1970 and has an airline transport pilot certificate and instrument and multiengine flight instructor certificates, aerobatic training, and a commercial seaplane certificate.
There are many reasons why you will want to be at AOPA’s Chino Fly-In on Sept. 20. Here are our top 10.
A retired airline pilot and the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program win Public Benefit Flying Awards.
The Flying Physicians Association (FPA) has become the latest group to lend support to third-class medical reform and urge government officials to speed up their review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM would expand the number of pilots who could fly without needing to obtain a third-class medical certificate, a standard that has been successfully used by sport pilots for a decade.
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When I filled the car in Stanley, Idaho, the Chevron choices were 85,87 or 89 octane. the elevation at Stanley is 6400 ft, so the actual air density is about 80% of sea level. Sea level is 14.7 PSI, the pressure at 6000 ft is 11.78 PSI. At altitude, you can back off the octane rating since the pressure in the cylinder is less than at sea level. The compression ratio stays the same, but the actual cylinder pressure decreases since the air is less dense. Since the pressure isn't as high in the cylinder, the propensity for pinging isn't as high.
As a rough rule of thumb, the barometric pressure decreases about 1 inch of Mercury for every 1000 feet of elevation. When the weather service gives you the current barometer reading, it is corrected for the altitude of the reporting station.


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South Carolina-born singer-songwriter John Pringle has been captivating audiences across the country and overseas with his unique brand of cinematic folk-rock, ever since the release of his debut album, “Midnight Mass on the Williamsburg Bridge”, in 2007.
Often referred to by fans as “the next American David Gray”, Pringle’s raw, powerful vocals, deeply personal lyrics, and haunting melodies make up songs that are full of vibrant imagery and intense feeling. From bittersweet ballads to upbeat anthems, Pringle’s music explores the themes of love, loss, hope and heartache with a rare combination of strength, sensitivity, and emotional honesty, channeling influences such as Eddie Vedder, Ryan Adams, and Bob Dylan in the process.
On April 5, 2011 this amazing performer takes a break from working on his much-anticipated forthcoming album to perform an intimate set at Piano Bar in Hollywood (6429 Selma Avenue). Show starts at 10pm.
John Pringle • Tuesday, April, 5, 2011 • 10 pm
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Book buddies, did you know that today is the release day of ONE MORE RULE, a new and exciting novella by Nikki Sloane? It's a fantastic addition to her series. Don't miss out!
Title: One More Rule
Author: Nikki Sloane
Blurb: One week back in Chicago to witness our best friends get married. One hot night to help them celebrate. And one rule for the bride and groom to obey: no more sex until the wedding.
After the evening Dominic and I have planned, who will break first?
Length: Novella, ~100 pages
Price: 99¢ (No preorder)
Intensely naughty and thrilling, this novella gathers two favourite couples to burn the night with a series of sexy games that will delight your imagination for an hour of lazy, hot pleasure.
Feisty Payton plans a night of fun games, along with Dominic, to celebrate their friend's oncoming wedding. A hard bet ensues, followed by taunting beyond bearable temptations. Yet love is also present among so many delights of the flesh.
I think this is a gorgeous novella that binds our cherished characters into a follow-up of their lives in a most romantic moment. Short but extremely satisfying, it delivers beautiful scenes of playfulness, love and naughty creativity.
Let me know if you read it ;o)


Idea Stream Marketing, Inc. (TIM), a leading Internet Marketing Company headquartered in Syosset, New York, and a Long Island Web Design company, today released its enhanced web service.
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Idea Stream Marketing, Inc. (TIM), a Long Island Web Design Company as well as a leading Internet marketing company headquartered in Syosset, New York, today released its enhanced web services roster. The list is vital to companies seeking to upgrade their online business presence, manage their online reputation as well as for those “small businesses just starting out.”
“The Internet Marketplace is competitive on an international scale,” notes Dean Spinato, President and Director of Business Development, Idea Stream Marketing, Inc. “Even successful web businesses need to upgrade to keep up with ever changing search engine algorithms,” SEO is constantly changing…your company must be ready for Google Penguin. With the latest Google Penguin algorithm update, designed to weed out Internet pollution and spam, Google is getting more specific about how websites are judged on quality” Mr. Spinato states. However, it’s important to know what your business needs, then select a company that can meet if not exceed your expectations. Trends that have become essential include: custom content development, social media extensions, relevant web design, media experience and mobile sites. A so-called “Cheap Website” is not the way you want to shop for the vehicle that will drive your business. Scoring a good deal for a website may actually cost you thousands in the long run. The key is finding a fair price for a job that will best serve your business.
The way that Idea Stream Marketing responds to their client’s needs to sustain and grow their businesses is we work with you to develop a branded web architecture that will best fulfill your business objectives. We will collaborate and complete a detailed intake form to identify your needs. Using this as a guide, our team will create a design and implementation strategy that accomplishes your business vision. This will be an interactive process that results in a unique website and online engine that will forever enhance your brand and your business.
About Idea Stream Marketing:
Idea Stream Marketing is a talented, experienced team of web development professionals. Our client list includes members of the sports world, lawyers, financial consultants, music industry professionals and many cable TV news guests.
Based in New York, Idea Stream Marketing is well prepared to handle a variety of Internet service needs, from helping a newly created business get on the Web, to producing amazing sites for people without a Web presence as well as redesigning existing websites with modern design trends and an easy to use content management system. At PPI, you will get the VIP treatment you deserve.
Here at Idea Stream Marketing we strive on giving the opportunity for people and business to grow with the web. We are incredibly excited about the new innovations we have developed for creating the next generation of interactive websites and how they can be tailor made to meet your needs.


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Hornet 160R which was bought in May is delivering only 35-37 kmpl mileage in city, what may be the reason of this?
my friend bay hornet in may first week, and now this bike saw a very bad milage about 40km on highway and 35-37km on town..... what is the faUlt regoin of this bike. ...
Questions about Honda CB Hornet 160R
I have purchased Honda Hornet 160R but it hasn’t been provided with proper rear tyre mud guard, so during rainy season rear tyre sprays mud from open area.S.V.Ramanarao Teacher 2016-07-14 1 Answer


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If you’re suffering from acid reflux you may be scared of working out as many exercises can bring out the worst symptoms of your disease. But doctors keep telling you to lose weight to cure the symptoms. Are you finding it tough to jostle between the two opposite realities? Don’t worry! We are here with a full guide on how to plan your workout regimen with acid reflux to stay healthy, safe and happy.
Acid reflux is a condition where acid from your stomach flows upwards into the oesophagus. If this occurs, you could have a bitter aftertaste in your mouth. The acid in the backwash can irritate the lining of your oesophagus.
If you only get acid reflux sometimes, you probably won’t need to make any major adjustments to your routine. It’s possible that taking an OTC pain reliever will do the trick.
However sometimes when acid reflux begins to interfere with your daily life and makes you uncomfortable more frequently it may be time to incorporate a few lifestyle changes to beat the symptoms. In addition to medication, you may need to make various modifications to your routine to feel better. This could necessitate a shift in how you usually exercise.
Exercise can have a positive or negative effect on acid reflux, depending on how you go about it. How you treat your body before and after your workout is just as important as the type of activity you undertake.
Exercise and Acid Reflux: Do’s and Don’ts
Exercising is generally recommended as the first line of defence in any disease. It helps you lose weight and tackle obesity, a condition that causes or amplifies several diseases. The symptoms of acid reflux might be mitigated or eliminated if the person maintains healthy body weight. The lower oesophagal sphincter might be affected by excess weight since it will press against the stomach. This can aggravate acid reflux symptoms.
However, you must always be careful when picking the exercise you want to perform. Some exercises can reduce blood flow to the digestive system. This can lead to a buildup of fluid in the stomach, which can cause irritation and inflammation. Pressure on the abdomen and chest from confined positions may also bring on symptoms of acid reflux.
Some examples of such motions are prolonged bending or hanging from the ceiling for core strengthening exercises. When you have acid reflux, you should avoid exercises that require you to lie flat. Avoid vigorous activities that could cause abdominal jolting.
The lower oesophagal sphincter may also be loosened by gulping air during intense exertion. The oesophagus may be exposed to acid if you do this.
Eating right before hitting the gym has been linked to an increase in acid reflux during exercise. It’s best to wait at least two or three hours before a workout if you know you’ll be eating something that will set off your symptoms.
Be hydrated and aid digestion by drinking water throughout your workout. But, remember that liquids can trigger reflux just like solids, so moderation is key.
Wear anything that allows you to move freely and is comfortable. Waistbands that are too snug might cause discomfort by increasing pressure on the abdominal area.
Low-intensity exercises for High Impact on your Acid Reflux
Unlike high-intensity workouts, which can aggravate symptoms, yoga is a calm and low-impact activity that can help you feel stronger, increase flexibility, and encourage awareness. As a bonus, some evidence suggests that yoga can aid digestion as well. Avoid inverted postures like the “heads down” or “forehead squat” as they may aggravate your condition.
If you want to stay in shape and not feel very tired, swimming is the best way to do it. You can even do water aerobics while standing up which is an even better option for acid reflux. By producing resistance in the form of water, the body may simulate the use of weights without really handling any.
Intense cycling may aggravate symptoms, but moderate cycling is an excellent alternative. The gym also has stationary bicycles if you’re interested.
Even if you don’t break a sweat, going for a long walk is an excellent workout. If you have acid reflux issues and desire to exercise, you can benefit greatly from going for walks in the park, or on brisk nature walks.
- Weight Lifting: Light
You can benefit greatly from the cardiovascular activity and even some mild weight lifting. When lifting weights, be aware of your body position and avoid bending down or making any thrusting motions that could aggravate your reflux disease.
Some who have acid reflux may find that high-impact exercise does not make their symptoms worse. So, figuring out what exercise works best for you can be done by the hit-and-trial method. See how you feel after doing some low-impact workouts. You can try a more intense fitness routine if you aren’t bothered by heartburn or any other symptoms while working out. If you are experiencing pain, it is recommended that you keep to a low-impact exercise routine. If you’re diligent and keep your diet in check, low-impact exercise can help you lose weight and improve symptoms of acid reflux.


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Consumer Responses to the Susceptibility-Induced Threat in the Preventative Communication
This research investigates gender differences in responding to the preventative communication by varying the level of susceptibility-induced threat. Specifically, it is predicted that higher level of susceptibility is more likely to have a negative effect on persuasion for females (vs. males) due to their maladaptive responses to the threatening message.
Moon-Yong Kim (2018) ,"Consumer Responses to the Susceptibility-Induced Threat in the Preventative Communication", in E - European Advances in Consumer Research Volume 11, eds. Maggie Geuens, Mario Pandelaere, and Michel Tuan Pham, Iris Vermeir, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, Pages: 285-285.
Moon-Yong Kim, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
E - European Advances in Consumer Research Volume 11 | 2018
P12. Disclosure of Project Risk in Crowdfunding
Jooyoung Park, Peking University
KEONGTAE KIM, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Making the Wait Worthwhile: Mental Accounting and the Effect of Waiting in Line on Consumption
Chris Hydock, Georgetown University, USA
Sezer Ulku, Georgetown University, USA
Shiliang Cui, Georgetown University, USA
Doing Worse by Doing Good: How Corporate Social Responsibility makes Products Less Dangerous
Linda Lemarié, University of Neuchâtel
Florent Girardin, University of Neuchâtel


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What is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a state of human consciousness that involves focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness. It is often compared to being in a trance-like state where the individual becomes highly responsive to suggestions made by another person. During this state, individuals may experience changes in their behavior, emotions, thoughts, and perceptions. Hypnosis has been used for various purposes such as pain management, stress reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss, and even treating mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
The Benefits of Hypnosis
There are many benefits associated with hypnosis, including:
1. Pain Management – Hypnosis can be an effective way to manage chronic pain, especially when other forms of treatment have failed. By using hypnosis techniques, individuals can learn how to control their pain levels and reduce their reliance on medications.
2. Stress Reduction – Hypnosis can help individuals relax and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. This can lead to improved sleep patterns, better mood, and increased energy levels.
3. Smoking Cessation – Hypnosis has been shown to be an effective tool for helping people quit smoking. Through hypnosis, individuals can retrain their minds to associate smoking with negative experiences instead of positive ones.
4. Weight Loss – Hypnosis can assist with weight loss goals by changing eating habits and reducing food cravings. By learning how to make healthier choices through hypnosis, individuals can achieve long-term success.
Success Stories and Testimonials
Many people have experienced the power of hypnosis firsthand. Here are some testimonials from real individuals who have benefited from hypnosis:
I was able to stop smoking after just one session of hypnosis. I had tried everything else before but nothing worked until I tried hypnosis.” – John Doe
After years of struggling with chronic back pain, I finally found relief through hypnosis. Now I’m able to live my life without constant pain.” – Jane Smith
How Does it Work?
Hypnosis works by accessing the subconscious mind, which is responsible for controlling automatic bodily functions like heartbeat and breathing. When an individual enters into a hypnotic state, they become more suggestible, meaning they are more likely to accept suggestions given by a trained professional. These suggestions can then be used to change behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. The process typically involves several sessions with a qualified hypnotherapist who will guide the individual through different hypnotic states.
Risks and Side Effects
While hypnosis is generally considered safe, there are some risks and side effects associated with the practice. Some individuals may experience temporary confusion or memory loss during or after a hypnotic session. In rare cases, hypnosis has been linked to psychological distress if the individual is not ready or willing to confront certain issues. It is important to work with a qualified hypnotherapist who understands the potential risks and can provide guidance throughout the process.


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Are Herbalife LTD. (HLF) Products Claiming Lives? by Quoth The Raven Research @QTRResearch
- Thursday morning, a Twitter account claims Herbalife cost a woman her life
- A Journal of Hepatology scholarly article from 2007 concludes from tests in Israel that “an association between intake of Herbalife products and acute hepatitis was identified in Isreal”
- Several additional scholarly journal articles have been written about the potential hepatoxicity of Herbalife’s products
- Similar reports were echoed out of Mexico last year before being refuted very quickly
- Herbalife paid Barry Minkow – the last major critic who looked at the lead content in their products – $300,000 for undisclosed reasons in a settlement
The effect of Herbalife products on the liver has been brought up numerous times in the past, but has been an avenue abandoned by critics of the company. Today, there’s reason to question these effects once again.
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Something interesting appeared on Twitter this afternoon when user @OhandBEVSays Tweeted the following:
I wondered if she had meant “from Herbalife” instead of “for Herbalife” so I sent her a query asking if it had anything to do with liver toxicity. I received a simple “yes”.
I knew to guess about the liver because this isn’t the first time it has come up.
Over the years, I’ve reviewed numerous studies in medical journals talking about the potential toxic effects of Herbalife products on people’s livers. In Israel, for instance, one 2007 study revealed a stunning conclusion:
The full article is below.
It isn’t just this one journal article. A person inclined to search for more could find quite a bit of reading to do.
You may also remember the strange case of Lorena Peralta – reported in Mexican media to have died from being “addicted” to Herbalife products. A post that appeared on NutraIngredients.com talked about it, and how it was hastily refuted by the Doctor who was allegedly caring for Peralta. He instead claimed she died from “previous serious illness”.
Finally, how can we forget the case of Barry Minkow – the felon that was paid $300,000 by Herbalife. CNBC’s own Herb Greenberg reported back in 2012:
Four years ago then-convicted felon Barry Minkow, who had turned from white-collar criminal to claiming to be white-collar fraud-buster, had a new target: Herbalife, the multi-level marketing company best known for its weight-loss shakes.
Shares of Herbalife tumbled 20 percent Tuesday after hedge fund manager David Einhorn asked several questions on the company’s earnings call. I started raising questionsabout the company in March.
Minkow’s concerns were a laundry list of issues. He even included a taunting video, with the tagline, “Should this company try to sue us, it’s been tried and tossed.”
Herbalife responded, saying that “we stand behind the integrity of our company.”
Then, several months later, Minkow’s criticisms of Herbalife disappeared from his website.
Why? According to court documents, Herbalife paid Minkow $300,000 to shut up.
Disclosure of the payment can be found in a September 2010 deposition of forensic accountant Tracy Coenen by Medifast, another company with ties to multi-level marketing, which sued Coenen and others who had been associated with Minkow.
In the deposition, an attorney for Medifast asked: “Were you aware that Mr. Minkow received a $300,000 settlement” from Herbalife?
What was dead center in the claims that Minkow was making against the company? You guessed it – too much lead in their products:
In response to Minkow’s investigations, the Los Angeles-based company has been on the defensive lately. In late April, company president Gregory L. Probert resigned after Minkow’s firm discovered that the executive did not earn an MBA has he had claimed. Last month, Herbalife was busy rebutting lab tests Minkow claimed showed high levels of lead in some of its product.


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We’re around three quarters of the way through our blog series now, storming through the world alphabetically as we read around the world, featuring a book from every country in the world. We’ll work alphabetically through all the countries in the world and add in some smaller countries and islands too, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe!
We’ll work alphabetically and the last list ended at Portugal, we’re starting this list at Qatar.
Join us on our literary world trip as we read around the world in more than 200 books.
Love Comes Later – Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar
When newlywed Abdulla loses his wife and unborn child in a car accident, the world seems to crumble beneath his feet. Thrust back into living in the family compound, he goes through the motions—work, eat, sleep, repeat. Blaming himself for their deaths, he decides to never marry again but knows that culturally, this is not an option…
Stars and Keys – Lee Haring
The culture of Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Réunion, and the Comoros is a unique blend of traditions that have been brought from Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The folktales from these islands reflect the diversity of this culture and provide a rare opportunity to observe the fluidity of traditions and the process of creolization.
The Forbidden Forest – Mircea Eliade
Set in Bucharest and other European cities, The Forbidden Forest follows the life of a public servant named Stefan, who works at the Ministry of the Economy. Stefan embarks on a spiritual quest after meeting a beautiful and mysterious woman, Ileana, at a midsummer celebration. He becomes torn between his love for his wife, Ioana, and his lust for this new mistress.
The Master and Margarita – Mikhail Bulgakov
Mikhail Bulgakov’s fantastical, funny, and devastating satire of Soviet life combines two distinct yet interwoven parts, one set in contemporary Moscow, the other in ancient Jerusalem, each brimming with historical, imaginary, frightful, and wonderful characters.
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families – Philip Gourevitch
Stories from Rwanda is a 1998 non-fiction book by The New Yorker writer Philip Gourevitch about the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which an estimated 1,000,000 Tutsis and Hutus were killed.
The Girl in the Moon Cirle – Sia Figiel
Often fiction allows authors to tell truths that otherwise would be too painful. Sia Figiel is uninhibited in The Girl in the Moon Circle, an observation of life in Samoa for perceptive and inquisitive 10-year old Samoana. Samoana describes the detail of her life so well that we are both outraged and charmed by it.
The Republic of San Marino – Guiseppe Rossi
Bar a Harlequin novel released in the 1970s, we struggled to find any nonfiction based in the world’s smallest republic, but if you want to find out more about this tiny place, here’s a good place to start.
Sao Tome and Principe
Equator – Miguel Sousa Tavares
t is 1905 and Luis Bernardo Valenca, a thirty-seven-year-old bachelor and owner of a small shipping company, is revelling in Lisbon’s luxurious high society. But his life is turned upside down when King Dom Carlos invites him to become governor of Portugal’s smallest colony, the island of São Tomé e Principe.
The Ruins of Us – Keija Parssinen
Saudi-born author Keija Parssinen’s stunning debut offers the intricate, emotionally resonant story of an American expatriate who discovers that her husband, a Saudi billionaire, has taken a second bride—an emotionally turbulent revelation that blinds them both to their teenaged son’s ominous first steps down the road of radicalization
Buddha Da – Anne Donovan
Following a chance meeting with a Buddhist monk in a Glasgow sandwich bar one lunchtime, painter and decorator Jimmy McKenna starts to develop an interest in Buddhism and begins to visit a meditation centre and go away for weekend retreats. The story is essentially about Jimmy’s new found faith, and the reaction of his immediate family to this.
We hope you’re enjoying this new blog series, we’ll be back with the next journey through literature in a few days, starting with Palau.
As the series continues, you can try this search to find the rest of the blogs in this series. Alternatively if you’re looking for a specific country so far we have covered:


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Friday, June 15, 2007
Guitar Chops Good Enough for Iggy? You're GREAT!
Playing in a band with Iggy Pop requires more than just chops. You’ve got to be able to go with the flow, improvise and vamp as he launches into any one of his famous antics, from crowd surfing (he may have been the first one to do that) to stripping to inviting the whole audience up on stage.
Oh, and he scales the amps as if they were the Alps and hurls stuff around too (Darby Crash copped the peanut butter thing from Iggy).
Darby Crash got a lot of his stage schtick from Iggy
Over the years, Iggy has had some capable, some seminal and some stellar guitar players in his bands. Ron Asheton who was with him in the Stooges is back now that the Stooges are playing and recording again.
When Ron Asheton moved over to play bass, James Williamson joined on guitar, contributing a certain musical signature all his own, too. Then the band was dropped from their label.
Iggy disappeared from the music scene for a while, then Bowie showed up and helped Iggy get it together again, making two records with him in Berlin, and playing in a touring band with Iggy that included Hunt and Tony Sales. The brothers (sons of the comedian Soupy Sales) were his rhythm section. (The Sales brothers would later join Bowie in Tin Machine.)
Iggy made this comeback just as punk rock was beginning – a genre he inadvertently invented around the same time as the MC5 were also stirring shit up in Detroit. Iggy started cherry picking from the late 70s punk rock bands to populate his own touring units.
From the Damned Iggy chose one of their founding members, Brian James, the one, who in my opinion wrote the best songs and played the best guitar parts. From the Patti Smith Group, Iggy borrowed Ivan Kral. There’s a somewhat legendary Patti Smith bootleg called “Teenage Perversity” recorded in 1976 at the Roxy in Los Angeles, and on that recording, you can hear Iggy grabbing the microphone as he helped himself up on stage to say something like, “Ain’t this baby great? And ain’t she wonderful?” One of the compliments was for Patti; the other for Ivan. All the times I saw Patti Smith and her band play live (and it was many), Ivan stood out as the Rolling Stones fan. He even had his own moment to do a song, and he chose the old blues chestnut “You Got To Move,” performing it just like the Stones did on their Sticky Fingers album.
In the early 80s, Iggy drafted former Mumps guitarist Rob duPrey to join his band, and Rob served for a few years, and more than simply playing on the albums Iggy made during his tenure, Rob co-wrote one.
That record is Zombie Birdhouse, which was originally released on Chris Stein’s Animal Records label. Blondie members Stein and Clem Burke played on the album as well.
It is an often overlooked and underappreciated work, but I find it to be a harbinger of the late 80s/early 90s punk rock rebirth in its primitive, minimalist styling and execution.
More than anyone in the punk rock orbit, Iggy Pop showed just what a small world it was. At any given time, there was a punk rock family tree on the Iggy Pop stage. For the Stooges reunion, to fill in on bass for the late Dave Alexander, Iggy wisely selected California’s own Mike Watt, from early hardcore legends The Minutemen, and later fIREHOSE and his own two-bass ensemble with his long time friend Kira Roessler, called appropriately Dos.
Mike Watt on far left, backstage after the Stooges played a NY Festival in 2004. Also pictured Evan Foster of Boss Martians and Michael Kastelic of The Cynics
If doing your musical duty in Iggy’s army is a trial by fire, or even hot molten lava, those tours have forged each of these guitarists into men of steel – you know… like Superman.
A word for the weekend from the Punk Rock Gift Shop… if you want to have one of these Iggy images, they’re all for sale, as is just about everything on Punk Turns 30.


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