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As you grow old, wrinkle formation is inevitable unless you diminish their appearance through expensive treatments like laser and chemical peels. Fortunately, you can fight wrinkles using natural homemade remedies and healthier lifestyle changes. Wrinkles appear when your skin loses its connective tissues with age. This makes your skin vulnerable to fine lines and sagging, especially on your forehead. Here are 12 natural hacks to cure and prevent wrinkles:
1 Juice Cleanses
For healthier and smooth skin, you should consume plenty of vitamins, water, minerals, and other essential nutrients in your diet. Juicing consists of three-day cleanses containing essential ingredients for nourishing your skin. Juice cleanses are made from several fruits and vegetables. They include smoothies, juice recipes, and shakes to douse your thirst while giving your skin the right ingredients to diminish wrinkles.
2 Oils
Natural oils obtained from plant and seafood are loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body which causes premature aging of the skin. They also help to keep your skin moisturized which helps in fighting wrinkles and fine lines. Best oils include olive oil and coconut oil.
3 Banana Mask
Banana is not only a delicious fruit for eating, but can also be helpful in preventing premature aging of the skin when used as a facial or mask. To make this mask, mash a banana and ass a teaspoon of orange juice powder or plain yogurt. Smear this paste on to your face and let it dry for 20 minutes. This keeps your skin tight and prevents it from sun damage.
4 Egg White Mask
Take an egg white and add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Add a ½ teaspoon of honey for antibacterial benefits. Egg whites help to tighten, tone, and shrink pores on your skin by preventing excessive production of sebum. In addition, it provides protein for tissue repair.
5 Super Foods
Protein, water, and fats are the main constituents in your skin. This means it should constantly be replenished with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to remain healthy and youthful. Superfoods like an almond pack, blueberries, and tomatoes are packed with ingredients that increase the flow of blood to your skin to make it glow naturally.
6 Vitamin C
According to the National Institute of Health, the topical application of vitamin C plays a very important role in keeping the skin healthy and smooth. Vitamin C content in your skin decreases with age and can only be replenished either through oral supplementation or topical application. Vitamin C also prevents sun damage and diminishes fine lines and wrinkles.
7 Lemon Juice and Honey
Lemon juice and honey, when applied on your face in the morning, is an inexpensive way to diminish wrinkles and fine lines. Use honey and lemon juice and leave it to dry for 10 minutes before rinsing with water, it is yet another health benefit of honey. This mixture tightens your skin and helps in moisture retention. In addition, lemon juice boosts the production of collagen for flawless skin,
8 Mineral Supplementation
There are various minerals that help in preventing and treating wrinkles and other skin conditions. Copper facilitates collagen and elastin production, which improves the elasticity of the skin. Selenium works as an antioxidant for preventing wrinkles. Zinc fights acne by clearing the skin and preventing the overproduction of natural oils, hyaluronan.
9 Sleep on Your Back
Sleeping on your back can help prevent wrinkle formation on your face, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Support your head using pillows made of satin or high thread counts to avoid wrinkles.
10 Get Regular massage
Massaging your skin can help fight wrinkles. It improves the flow of blood on your skin while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Massage your face by applying light pressure on your temples using your index and middle finger. Make several rotations to smooth and relax the muscles which trigger wrinkles due to stress and tension.
11 Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is renowned for its soothing and wound-healing effects on the skin, particularly after exposure to sunlight. It is loaded with vitamins and essential nutrients for replenishing and accelerating the skin firming process. In addition, it treats sunburns that cause damage and wrinkles. Aloe vera also comes with anti-inflammatory properties.
12 Cucumber and Yoghurt Face Pack
Cucumber is loaded with B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. These are essential nutrients that boost the elasticity of the skin and helps diminish wrinkles and fine lines. Cucumber also lightens and tones your skin while preventing cracking and dryness. Yogurt helps to keep your skin well hydrated and moisturized.


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Yes, I survived the trip. Though you wouldn't know it by my lack of posting. I came back from a very nice Thanksgiving vacation with a sense of jetlag that wouldn't go away. Shortly thereafter, that "jetlag" revealed itself to be a nasty flu. I've been miserable since and haven't felt much like doing anything. Fortunately, I'm on the mend, feeling much better, so I can return to the land of the living once again.
As a writer who's spent a fair amount of time chronicling the consequences of a fictional deadly pandemic (Black Ep), when I get sick I tend to personalize it. I find myself daydreaming about a bizarre karmic quality, as if microorganisms could somehow identify my choice of writing subjects and use it as criteria to select me as a target host. By the way, if you've yet to read Greg Bear's Blood Music, allow me to recommend it highly, but perhaps save it for when you're feeling fine and dandy and not cursing the orthomyxoviruses that are giving you splitting headaches, fever and chills.
Anyway, thanks to rest and vitamins, that's now in the past. I'm just about symptom-free now, so my quest for consistent posting will start anew.

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Strait Street in Malta's capital Valletta is an extraordinary street, and one that has fascinating stories to tell about its resident population and visitors over nearly 300 years. For Strait Street (part of which was also known as The Gut) was a focal point for visiting navies, from Nelson's time until the departure of the British Royal Navy in the 1960s and early '70s. But such was the contradiction between this street's activities and Catholic society that the street has remained empty post-abandonment. This situation is only now beginning to change. This chapter briefly summarizes a project which set out to record, interpret, and present Strait Street to diverse audiences, focusing here on the field methods used in the investigation. While this is primarily an archaeological study, the methodology also incorporates ethnographic and historic components to construct a complex narrative of coexistence and tolerance in the heart of the Mediterranean.
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But before you do, stop and think for a second: There are alternative approaches to outright working for free that you might want to consider.
In this guide by Ryan Ike, he shares 7 other tactics you could use if you want to the gig, but don't want to work for nothing. He's coming at it from a game audio composer's perspective, but many of his ideas will apply to other fields of audio work too.
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I spend a lot of time yelling about how game audio freelancers need to charge what you're worth (and for many I've talked to, this is as high as 10x what you charge now). But if you really want the gig and the client doesn't have the $$$, there are ways to compensate!
All of what follows falls under the idea that "it's ok to work for free, but don't work for nothing." Money is ideal, but no matter what, you should be making sure you get some kind of fair value for your time and skill. Here are some options.
1. Revenue share: This should probably never be your first choice, but if they can't pay, or can't pay much, asking for a few percentage points off of the net revenue the game takes in is always a good idea. Keep in mind, this is likely to amount in Not Very Much Money. I got absurdly lucky with Gunpoint, my first major game. I got rev share on that in lieu of pay (the dev is wonderful, just didn't have the budget). That game went #1 on steam for a good while, and I ended up making something like 200-250k off of it all told. But this is RARE.
If they can't pay, or can't pay much, asking for a few percentage points off of the net revenue the game takes in is always a good idea.
A game has to sell mega well for your rev share cut to be great or even good. Even games that are successful enough to pay the main team a decent wage and recoup costs won't pay you much, only something selling like crazy will net you more than your outright rate.
That said, if you want to try it, a rough standard for an audio person is 10% (if taking only rev share). I often do 5% + a reduced rate if the client can pay some, but not all of what I'm asking.
2. Bonuses: Rather than a %, these are chunks of money paid out depending how well the game does. If a client can't pay your rate, you can ask for them to pay the remainder in full if the game sells X copies or makes a certain profit threshold. Because this is risky as well, it's good to ask for tiered bonuses to compensate you for that risk. If the game hits Y sales, you get an extra 30k. But if it hits Yx2 sales, you get another 30k. Yx3? Another thirty. That's only one way to structure it, as an example. Remember, any payment method that revolves around you receiving some kind of compensation based on how well the game sells is risky af. This is video games; even objectively great games sell poorly all the time. You're always taking a chance when you do this, but it's worth a try.
3. Album rights: for compopsers at least, you can ask for the rights to the soundtrack album. This allows you to sell it and retain all the profits. Unless you're Celeste, it rarely amounts to more than a few k if you're lucky, but can be good if they can't quite meet your rate. (you should kind of ask for this anyway, every time, even if they meet your rate, though. A lot of devs are fine with letting you hold onto it, especially because you do the work of spreading the OST around, which makes more folks aware of the game itself).
4. Access: this is a weird one, but if your potential client knows people at another dev studio or has a contact it'd be valuable to meet, you can ask for an introduction and for them to talk you up.
I've had multiple games that couldn't pay very well, but which led me to games that could through the clients' connections
I've had multiple games that couldn't pay very well, but which led me to games that could through the clients' connections.
Like all networking, you're trying to make friends, so don't be too aggressive with the third party. If you're lucky, this can be a big career boost.
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5. Reduced scope: Aside from getting something other than money from a client who can't pay your rate, the other way to protect your worth is to just, uhh, do less. Can sound crappy at first glance. But if you can't pay a painter their rate, they might offer one coat instead of 2. A wedding planner may offer to lose a few of the bells and whistles if her first ask is too much. Other contractors do it all the time, so should creatives.
This seems obvious, but a lot of audio people (me included) will accept a lower rate on a project we really like, but then do the same amount of work we would've done if we got our full rate.
The most successful freelancers in any field have one thing in common, and it's that they value their time
That's not great, even if you just really want to do the full score. If they want ~1 hour soundtrack, but they can only afford half your rate, offer a 30 minute score and target the most important parts of the game. Or offer less edits and revisions on SFX and music. Offer less complicated tracks, easier instrumentation, etc. It can feel (if you're me) like you're being a lazy hack who doesn't want to work, but really you're just valuing yourself and your skill and time, and that's ok. The most successful freelancers in any field have one thing in common, and it's that they value their time.
Related, but 6. Reduced Priority: Let the client know you'll work for less $, but this means that you'll often have to prioritize other clients (or potential clients) who can pay closer to your rate. If you're a soft hearted midwestern doofus like me, this feels callous at first, but its' about your own survival. If you're spending $60k worth of your time on a game that only pays $20k, you're scraping by and missing out on other opportunities that might pay you what you need. It's ok to politely tell a client "hey, I can do it for this much, but I may often need to take on more clients total to keep the lights on. I'll do good work for you, but can't always put you first, is that cool?" I've had clients actually appreciate knowing this in advance!
7. Skill Trade: Finally, if your client has a skillset that you need, you can ask them to use it for you in return for working for less $. If they're good at design, maybe they can make you a new website. Maybe you need album art. Or voiceover. If you can use what they do, trade!
I can't stress enough that being paid in money and at your rate is almost always the ideal situation. But if you're starting out and haven't found games with the budget yet, or you just REALLY want to work on this game, there are options for you to still be valued in your work.
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Bay Town is built around the bay of wrecks in western Nasis, a half day's hard trek north-east of sagrada tore. Relatively sheltered, Bay Town is a community of ship-builders and whalers, and many of the men here are only in town in deep winter, away cutting wood or on whaling ships for more than half the year. Buildings here are linked together by thick timber walls to stop snowfall choking the paths between houses, and to prevent the wild sea winds from reaching frozen fingers under doors.
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Glenda Noel-Ney serves as Vice president of Advancement at Overture Center for the Arts. As a member of Overture's Executive Team, and a fundraising professional, she leads a talented team of development professionals in all aspects of development including, major gifts, annual fund, corporate and foundation support, membership, planned giving, and stewardship to support the organization.
Prior to coming to Overture, she was the director of development for the Wisconsin Union at the University of Wisconsin Foundation. She was a member of the Union's Institutional Advancement team leading the effort to raise $25M to support the Wisconsin Union's restoration. Before coming to Madison, she worked as the manager of the philanthropic program at American Express where she was charged with engaging community organizations and providing over $6.3 M in yearly support on a local and national level.
Ms. Noel-Ney began her career as a cultural affairs coordinator with Philip Morris Companies Inc., where she had a proven track record in conceiving and actualizing projects, creating noteworthy events, and successful campaigns. She honed her experience in strategic planning, contract negotiations, and multicultural marketing and branding working with organizations that include, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; the Museum of Modern Art; the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; and the Washington Project for the Arts to name a few.
At New York University, she served as the assistant director of the Institute of African-American Affairs where she implemented their Black Genius series; Artist-in-Residence, and Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence programs that brought distinguished lecturers to the University including, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka; Angela Davis; bell hooks; Danny Glover; Anna Deveare Smith; Amira Baraka; Ishmael Reed; and Walter Mosley, to name a few. She also was a lead organizer of Yari Yari: Black Women Writers and the Future, the first large-scale conference devoted to the study, evaluation and celebration of the creativity of Black Women writers and storytellers.
A native of New York, Noel-Ney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies with a concentration in Management and Marketing from Buffalo State College in New York. She participated in several advance level development workshops at New York University and the University of Illinois Foundation.
Ms. Noel is known for creating and building strong partnerships and nurturing relationships that lead to major gifts and sponsorships that deliver value to all partners in both for-profit and nonprofit environments.
She served on the advisory board of the Romare Bearden Foundation in NYC; locally on the Simpson Street Free Press board; and as a member of the Wisconsin Arts Board for 10 years. She recently stepped down as a cultural affairs commission member for Dane Arts because of work commitments.
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This week's releases include: a teen monster comedy; a war movie with a different perspective; the latest Studio Ghibli film; and a trigger-happy romantic comedy.
My Babysitter's a Vampire: The First Season (DVD)
See how the adventures began as Ethan (Matthew Knight) and Benny (Atticus Dean Mitchell) join forces with "babe-o-sitter" and fledgling vampire Sarah (Vanessa Morgan) in this three-disc set of the original movie and all 13 season one episodes. When his parents insist on hiring a babysitter, high school freshman Ethan worries about his already precarious image. But when he learns the truth about Sarah's mission to save the world from her blood-sucking ex-boyfriend, Ethan also discovers spooky realities about his sleepy hometown—and his own secret powers.
What started as a cheesy teen comedy directed by Bruce McDonald spiraled into an YTV-style series, starring most of the same actors. They live in a world obsessed with a Twilight-like franchise, leading to a number of teens becoming day-walking, non-sparkling, real-life vampires. The problems they encounter are humorous supernatural basics, including the rise of zombie pets, evil cheerleaders and poltergeists. Each 22-minute episode is self-contained, rarely referencing anything outside the current narrative. It's mindless fun in small doses, but watching consecutive episodes emphasizes the shallowness of the characters and story lines.
Special features include: behind-the-scenes featurette; and "Meet the Cast" featurettes. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group)
Red Tails (DVD & Blu-ray combo pack)
Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky even as they battle discrimination on the ground.
Special features include: "Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War"; "George Lucas: Executive Producer"; "Anthony Hemingway: Director"; "Terence Blanchard: Composer"; "The Cast of Red Tails"; "Movie Magic"; and "THX Media Director." (Fox Home Entertainment)
The Secret World of Arrietty (DVD & Blu-ray combo pack)
Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered. Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to "borrow" scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty's family from the home and straight into danger.
There is an innocent quality to Studio Ghibli's films that cannot be found in other animated movies. That Borrowers only take what they need is not just out of necessity, but also an innate and genuine kindness. There's also a subtle beauty that permeates every aspect of the picture. The animators' attention to detail is unrivaled. A dollhouse is given the most intricate decoration, from tiny china plates to fancy wallpaper. Even Arrietty's miniature home is adorned with the most trivial items that give it a genuine lived-in feeling. The story is sweet and simple, but unique.
Special features include: a making-of featurette; storyboard presentation of the film; "Summertime" music video; "Arrietty's Song" music video; and original Japanese trailers and television commercials. (Walt Disney Motion Pictures)
This Means War (DVD & Blu-ray combo pack)
The world's deadliest CIA operatives, FDR Foster (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy), are inseparable partners and best friends until they fall for the same woman (Reese Witherspoon). Having once helped bring down entire enemy nations, they are now employing their incomparable skills and an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against their greatest nemesis – each other.
Think Charlie's Angels but with no directing story; this is McG's latest contribution to the big screen. It's the element of ridiculous that really pushes it over the edge. Maybe the absurdity of their actions is supposed to cancel out the creep factor, but it doesn't. Pine and Hardy are handsome and charming men with a good sense of humour. They also have good chemistry together, playing off of each other quite well. It's the script that isn't effective, not them. It would have also been refreshing to see someone else in Witherspoon's role; someone with a little more edge.
Special features include: commentary by director McG; alternate endings and deleted scenes with optional commentary by McG; alternative opening concept; "Bachelorette Party"; uncensored gag reel; and theatrical trailer. (Fox Home Entertainment)


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The Google GDPR Fine: Some Thoughts
The GDPR will mean big changes in the way that European and U.S. companies do business in Europe. As we noted at a recent privacy panel, rather than being a matter of speculation, its economic impact has become an empirical question. Will the tighter privacy protections of the GDP slow growth and innovation, as skeptics claim, or will these provisions increase consumer trust and usher in a new era of European digital gains, as supporters say? We await the answers to these questions with great interest.
However, the enforcement stage of the GDPR has not gotten off on the right foot. CNIL, the French National Data Protection Commission, just fined Google 50 million euros for what they called "lack of transparency, inadequate information and lack of valid consent regarding the ads personalization." The fines were based in part on complaints filed by privacy groups on May 25, 2018, the very day that the GDPR went into effect. Moreover, the complaints were filed in France, despite that fact that Google's European headquarters are in Ireland.
The location of the complaints is relevant because the most straightforward reading of the GDPR's "one-stop-shop" principle suggests that the location of a company's European headquarters is the main factor determining the company's lead regulator for GDPR purposes. That's not the only criterion, for sure, but it was only natural for the Irish Data Protection Commission to take the lead role in regulating Google.
The fact that the privacy organizations filed their complaints with France, not Ireland, suggests that they were forum-shopping–looking for a country which would look favorably on the issues they raised. Moreover, France's willingness to jump to the front of the regulator queue suggests that they were interested in setting a precedent, rather than letting the GDPR process unfold.
Finally, an important part of the rationale behind the GDPR was to further move towards a digital single market, by allowing companies to only deal with a single privacy regulator. If other countries follow France's lead and find reasons to levy data protection-related fines on multinationals that have their European headquarters elsewhere, then the GDPR will end up fragmenting markets, rather than making them more consistent. That's a losing proposition for everyone.


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Wedding event blossom arrangements from the church can be transferred to the reception hall for dual duty.
Blooming in early summer, yarrow comes in yellow tones, as well as white, pink, and red. The fern-like foliage is attractive as well as a fragrant addition to wedding flower arrangements. Brides should take some of their yarrow-containing flower arrangements home to grace their tables, as the cut flowers can last as long as three weeks. The flowers dry very well if you hang them upside down in a dry area for two weeks.


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Caffe Macaroni / San Francisco, CA
Great little hole-in the wall/cafe in the Financial District, and I do mean little (4 tables inside) and as close to authentic Italian dining as you're likely to find in San Francisco. Food is terrific, service is great, and atmosphere perfect. Menu changes daily and reservations recommened. Don't miss the olive-oil infused crushed garlic served with the table bread…addictive.


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Lift Off 2019
As a celebration of their work over the previous year, second and third year students from the School of Film, Music & Performing Arts will be putting on a number of performances on campus and in the city.
A number of screenings will take place of students' work.
Further details will be available here shortly.
The Music Performance Project module involves public performances in the city by second year students.
For an idea of what to expect a playlist featuring a selection of performances from last year is available.
An event featuring a number of performances/ previews will be held at Northern Guitars on Tuesday 9 April, 19:00-23:00.
The main showcase will be taking place on Tuesday 30 April in the Lending Rooms at the Library Pub, 18:00-23:00. This event will also include a collaboration with Broadcast Media third year students who will live stream the performances.
The acts to watch out for include:
- Becca and Luka: Exquisite vocal harmonies from Becca Parsons and Luka Huidobro-Howe
- Navy Pink: Exciting punk rock band with Johnny Rotten/Alex Turner inspired female vocalist Johann Rossiter and bassist India Parry
- MJLK: Soul jazz lounge cool from Kyra Fyndlator, Merryn Robinson, Josh Huggard and Louis Denison Foster
- Made In: Cajon-led Indie from JJ and Ellie
- Paradas: Indie rock
- Paradosi: Greek rock from Savvas Chrysotomou's band
- Neosoul from Nicole
- Singer songwriter Hether Melgram with jazz rock fusion guitar sounds from David Wray
Third year students are also organising their own performances which include:
- 11 April (19:00): Axura, Absynthe, Passiondown, and Tom Whitby at Santiagos
- 21 April (18:30): Mastaratt, Phenakism, and Paradaeis at Wharf Chambers. Event page
- 28 April (18:30): Shades of Soul, Citrus Funk, Napoleon Blue, and Joe Sargent in collaboration with Events Management students at The Lending Room. Event page
Performing Arts
A mixed programme of dance and performances will take place 3-10 May which will see around 24 pieces being staged in studios and venues both in Headingley and the city.
For an idea of what to expect, watch a dance performance from 2017 Lift Off.
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Diamante's Animal Sanctuary Adventure Pass
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A Full Day to Experience Adventure, Nature & Culture. The Adventure Pass is Diamante's most popular pass allowing guests to "Experience It All" with the perfect combination of Adventure, Nature & Culture at the best value.
The Adventure Pass combines multiple tour options into one outstanding package giving guests the ultimate flexibility to enjoy everything at Diamante at their pace with activities for everyone of all ages.
A Diamante fun-filled day includes a fantastic zip line course with the longest ride times and features a nearly mile-long ocean view line, called "The Howler", a 30-foot free fall "Quick Jump" and a Hanging Bridge over Crocodiles. Costa Rica's best and only ocean view dual Zip Line allows guest to share this experience with family and friends, riding side by side. Diamante's Zip Line is designed and engineered for fun and safety according to ACCT standards. Diamante uses state-of-the-art carbon lines, and an automatic braking system, so guests never have to touch the lines. The low ropes course offers guests of all ages to challenge themselves with suspended balance and climbing obstacles.
The Adventure Pass also provides unlimited access to Diamante's Animal Sanctuary recognized as one of the most beautiful Wildlife Education Centers in Costa Rica. The Sanctuary is home to a large variety of Costa Rican animals placed in our care and managed by a team of qualified and dedicated professionals. The unique design of the habitats allows guests to view and learn with the bi-lingual staff eager to share their knowledge. The Animal Sanctuary is home to frogs, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, beautiful birds, butterfly observatory and a variety of cats including pumas and jaguars.
The Botanical Garden, filled with fruit trees, flowers and plants is the location of the "Traditional House" a replica of a typical farmhouse common in the area 100 years ago. Diamante offers a unique "hands-on" cultural experience with coffee, chocolate and sugar cane.
Hammock Beach is the ideal spot to continue with the Adventure Pass and enjoy exclusive access to the beach for added activities such as stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling and kayaking or sit back relax in hanging chairs and hammocks.
Included for free with the Adventure Pass, guests can refuel at Diamante's ocean view restaurant and enjoy a highly rated Costa Rican buffet at the Welcome Center; including coffee and fruit drinks from 11 am to 3 pm.
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Minimum weight is 60 lbs. (27 kg) for the short lines and Quick Jump and 85 lbs. (40 kg) to do the entire circuit, including superman. Maximum weight is 280 lbs. (130 kg)
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Freckles are caused by sun exposure, and people who are more susceptible to sunburn are more likely to accumulate freckles. For example, because their genetic makeup gives them pale skin, redheads often have freckles. If you're someone who tends to collect freckles, after you do away with them, you'll probably accumulate replacements unless you change something.
Vitamin C not only prevents germs from infecting you and making you sick, it also prevents the sun from adversely affecting your skin. It literally prevents pigment from clustering into freckles. Make sure to consume at least the daily-recommended U.S. Department of Agriculture amount of vitamin C, either in foods or as a supplement. Similarly, vitamin E is thought to gradually equalize pigmentation. In other words, it makes your skin more uniform in tone.
And, of course, wear sunscreen of at least SPF 15 whenever you're going to be out in the sun for even a short amount of time.
Related HowStuffWorks Articles
- Bernstein, Dr. Eric F. "What Causes Freckles." The Patient's Guide: Freckles. 2009. http://www.freckles.org/causes.aspx
- Bernstein, Dr. Eric F. "Getting Rid of Freckles." The Patient's Guide: Freckles. 2009.http://www.freckles.org/removing.aspx
- Bernstein, Dr. Eric F. "Freckle Removal." The Patient's Guide: Freckles. 2009.http://www.freckles.org/freckleremoval.aspx
- Grayson, Charlotte E. "Chemical Peel Treatments." Medicine Net. Jan. 31, 2005.http://www.medicinenet.com/chemical_peel/article.htm
- Hebert, Emily. "Perfect Skin for Summer." Elle. April 27, 2010.http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/Perfect-Skin-for-Summer
- Kavi Skin Solutions. "Retinol." June 2009.http://www.kaviskin.com/info/retinol.html
- Levine, Norman. "Skin Conditions: Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags." WebMd. March 1, 2007.http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/moles-freckles-skin-tags
- Skin Care Guide. "6 Natural Ways to Lighten Freckles." Feb. 24, 2010.http://www.skincareguide.com/article/6-natural-ways-to-lighten-freckles.html
- Skin Care Guide. "7 Best Ways to Get Rid of Freckles." Feb. 24, 2010.http://www.skincareguide.com/article/7-best-ways-to-get-rid-of-freckles.html
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Why does the skin of people with acne age less than the skin of those who don't? HowStuffWorks Now reports on what scientists have learned.


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The Appearance settings allows instructors to show the user's picture during a quiz attempt. This is especially helpful during proctored exams to help verify the student has logged in as himself. The other settings include the number of decimal places used in the grade, for each question and whether Moodle blocks (like Navigation) will be displayed during an attempt. Instructor may need to click on the Show more link to access all of the settings.
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Baal, properly Baʿal (Ugaritic: 𐎁𐎓𐎍;[1] Phoenicie: 𐤋𐤏𐤁; Biblical Ebreu: בעל, pronounced [ˈbaʕal]),[2] wis a teetle an honorific meanin "lord" in the Northwest Semitic leids spoken in the Levant during antiquity. Frae its uise amang fowk, it came tae be applee'd tae gods. Scholars previously associatit the theonym wi solar cults an wi a variety o unrelatit patron deities, but inscriptions hae shawn that the name Baʿal wis pairteecularly associatit wi the storm an fertility god Hadad an his local manifestations.
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If you ever want to how some companies in technology industry shamelessly copy work from others, here is a great example. A new startup called Jide Technology founded by three ex-Google engineers who were working on Google Search, Google AdWords and Google Maps has developed a new Android tablet named 'Ultra Tablet'. 'We can't stand the drawbacks of the tablets and laptops on the market today and we wanted to do something about it', said the team behind this startup.
So, what did they come up with? An absolute rip-off of Microsoft Surface. The images of a tablet you are seeing in this post are not Microsoft Surface. It is 'Ultra Tablet' from Jide Technology.
An aluminum alloy kickstand in the back supports 40º & 80º angles – Yes, they have copied. Surface kickstand. Even the memory card slot behind Surface kickstand is available in this tablet.
A full-size magnetically connected ultrathin keyboard – Yes, they have created Surface Type Keyboard clone. Even the magnetic connector!
This doesn't stop with hardware alone. Take a look at their mail client below. People using Mail app in Windows 8.1 should be familiar with this UI.
How about Windows 8.1's Modern design language? Check. Windows style task bar for app switching. Check.
Check out their product page here. Here is the their promo video which is basically same as Microsoft's marketing message for Surface Pro 3. One device for both work and play.
I hope Microsoft's legal department takes a look into this new startup.
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Mont St-Sauveur and Killington have been the only game in the East in two weeks. I remember in the 1980s when I had just gotten my license, for us Canadian diehards, skiing on the Victoria Day weekend in May was a tradition, be it at the now defunct Gray Rocks, Killington or Tuckerman Ravine. This Victoria Day weekend marks the sixth consecutive season (7 of the last 8 years) where at least one lift span.
The clueless that see you loading your skis again in the car at 60-70F degrees will surely say, "this weekend is the last, right?" NO!!! Killington is aiming for June and Mont St-Sauveur decided to add an extra weekend, so don't put your skis away!!! Last season Killington made it to June for the first time since 2002 and it has been at least that long since MSS made offered skiing on Memorial Day weekend and 21 years since their record closing June 2, 1997.
It's a shame that so many decided to quite even before the Spring skiing started; the last few weekends have offered us amazing Spring skiing.
Remember, the ski season is never over, it just moves elsewhere.
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An important note to remember, this information can change at any moment. Even if there is snow, call ahead, prices, deals, trails, some might not bothering spinning if the weather doesn't compare with the notion of Spring skiing. MSS didn't open last Sunday due to the rain, so call ahead.
St-Sauveur QC – May 27 (Friday to Monday then weekend only)
Lift : L'étoile
Time : 9am to 5pm
Cost : $34.99CDN (plus taxes)
Killington VT – June tentative (Fri-Sun and Memorial Monday only)
Lift : Superstar Express Quad
Time : 8am (9am on Friday & Memorial Monday) to 5pm
Cost : $70US lift tickets (advance discount online).
Previous years:
Here was the head-to-head showdown since the Beast came back in town.
May 26 – Killington
May 19 – MSS
May 19 – MSS
May 18 – Killington
May 25 – Killington
May 10 – MSS
May 29 – Killington
May 23 – MSS
June 1 – Killington
May 13 – MSS
2018 tentative:
June – Killington
May 27 – MSS
Last chair in the East since 2006:
2006: May 5 – Bretton Woods
2007: May 6 – MSS, Killington, Sugarbush, Wildcat
2008: May 11 – MSS
2009: May 4? – Sugarloaf on Monday?*, MSS, Jay and Sugarbush
2010: May 3? – Sugarloaf on Monday?*, MSS and Jay
2011: May 22 – MSS
2012: May 6 – MSS
2013: May 26 – Killington
2014: May 19 – MSS
2015: May 25 – Killington
2016: May 29 – Killington
2017: June 1 – Killington
2018: Tentative June – Killington
Ski Mad World's weekly Eastern Closing 2018 post:
Eastern Closing Thread 2018 …No fooling with Easter skiing – Part 1
Eastern Closing 2018 : April's Second weekend or Is It Still Winter?
Eastern Closing 2018 : Calendar creep closures – Week 3
Eastern Closing 2018: Mixed bag options – Week 4
Eastern Closing 2018 : Spring has sprung – Week 5
Eastern Closing 2018 – May!!! – week 6
Consistent as Mothers' Day Skiing (again) – Eastern Closing Thread 2018 – Week 7


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This erudite scholar was born in England and has gained licenses to teach (ijaazas) in many Islamic sciences including Qur'an, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (SAW) from various Shyukh.
Following the completion of his secular studies at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury (a satellite college to al- Azhar University), where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the presitigious seat of learning al-Jamia al-Islamiyya Karachi, Pakistan.
He went on to complete his Alimiya course at the pioneering Dar al-Uloom Newcastle, South Africa which has since been used as a template for other seats of learning in the region. Here, the Shaykh studies included a detailed analysis of Sahih al-Bukhari with the renowned scholar Shaykh Qasim Seema.
Returning back to the UK, he gained a BA in Applied Theological Studies from the University of Birmingham and taught the Alimiya course at Madina al-Uloom Kidderminster for a subsequent 2 years. He also translated to English part of the classical Hanafi text on Fiqh, al-Shurunbulali's Nur al-Idah.
For the past four years he has been an khateeb (preacher) at one of Birmingham's largest mosques, Jame Masjid. From this base, he has taught many workshops including Arabic at various levels and Seerah (the Life of The Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him). He has endeavoured to reach out to the local youth as well as spanning the country to deliver the message of Islam in the English language.
In 2004, he committed himself to delivering a weekly study circle (dars) from Birmingham Jame Masjid covering many Islamic aspects ranging from the detailed study of the lives of the Prophets (AS), the Companions (RA), the Last Messenger of Allah (SWT) Muhammad (SAW) and most recently Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) ...etc. In this same year, he founded the as-Suffa Institute of Learning in Birmingham where he is one of the resident scholars.
source: http://www.as-suffa.org/
Some of the talks given by Shaykh Zahir can be heard on Darul Islam website. May Allah swt give good health and long life to Shaykh Zahir in order that the ummah continue to benefit from his lessons and knowledge. Ameen.
Related reading:
Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq
Shaykh Ahmad Ali
Shaykh Ibrahim Madani
Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar


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When Bob Moog presented his paper Voltage-Controlled Electronic Music Modules at the Audio Engineering Society conference in October 1964, it was the Big Bang of modern music. His ideas literally electrified synthesized analog sounds, exploding the sonic limitations of earlier formats like magnetic tape.
The nascent planet of electronic music that formed from Moog's discoveries has many inhabitants. Once again, it began with Bach, when musician and composer Wendy Carlos produced Switched on Bach and the Well-Tempered Synthesizer in the late '60s.
Planet Moog proliferated from there. Creatures as diverse as Mahavishnu Orchestra, Stevie Wonder and Kraftwerk followed Moog's continual innovations through the 1970s. By the time Devo was whipping it in the hay ranch in 1980, Moog equipment was a star in the instrumental galaxy.
On October 29-31, more than 50 of Moog's terrestrials descend upon Asheville for MoogFest 2010. With a line-up that includes the venerable — like Devo and Massive Attack — and more recent phenoms like Caribou and Pretty Lights — our mountain town is due for some crazy crop circles.
Let Xpress be your guide to MoogFest and its strange forms of life. Find out who's playing where and when, tips on how to navigate the occupied territory of downtown, what Halloween means to Big Boi, Dan Deacon and more.
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Yosef's brothers were not too fond of him in any case, but they hated him even more for the dreams that he had. Each dream he told them about would increase ..
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I have a painting that I know nothing about and would love to find more information. It belonged to my great great uncle who lived in Manhattan who led a wonderfully sordid and colorful past. Family lore says it came from his partner who was a "Duchess". They spend their later years together traveling. My great great uncle was a stock broker on Wall Street who made his fortune before the Wall Street Crash in the 1929. He retired in his early 30's to live off his wealth in a modest fashion while traveling and collecting interesting things. I guess the Duchess was one of those things.
With a degree in art history, I am curious about the painting. The artist is Arthur B. Long and the subject is a well dressed woman and leopards that surround her in a kind of circus like scene. The stretched canvas measures 24 inches tall and 40 inches wide. I would estimate the time it was painted to be the 1950's but no firm evidence to confirm. Any help would be great!
|Painting from my great great uncle
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The other day, I was trying to make something healthy for dinner and started to browse the contents of my pantry to see what I could come up with. The larder was running low but I did find a container of Israeli Couscous. For those who may not know what this is, it is a pasta shaped in small spheres. Israeli couscous is larger than a lot of other types and is, in my opinion, superior to it's smaller cousins. Armed with the large container, I started to gather supplies and ended up pulling from my cupboard some hot curry powder, black and white sesame seeds, cayenne pepper and sesame oil. This seemed like a good start so I got cooking.
Curried Sesame Couscous
1 serving of Israeli couscous
Water for the couscous (however much the container says is appropriate for one serving)
Hot curry powder
Cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
White sesame seeds
Black sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Toast the couscous in a sauce pan until it is golden brown. Add the water and stir.
Add curry powder and cayenne pepper to taste (the more the better right?) and salt. Stir to combine.
After a minute of cooking, add the white and black sesame seeds. This is a matter of personal taste. I added a tablespoon each because I like them.
Continue to cook the couscous according to package directions until done.
After the couscous has cooked, add 1/4 tsp of sesame oil and stir.
Add more curry, cayenne if needed and more white and black sesame seeds (the uncooked ones will add a crunchy texture).
I was quite pleased with the results and liked it so much that I got busy eating it and didn't take a picture of the finished product. You'll have to use your imagination but, take my word, it was really good.


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INA- Baghdad
The Special Representative of the United Nations' Secretary General in Iraq Jeanine Plasschaert called today to pacifying and self restrain, expressing at the same time her sorrow about the causalities that happened among demonstrators and security forces.
A statement issued by the media office of the UNAMI said that the Special Representative is concerned with what happened on yesterday's demonstrations in Baghdad and other provinces.
Plasschaert confirmed on the right of demonstration, saying that each person has the right to speak freely in accordance with law, the statement added.
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This is an opportunity for you to come in, join an established practice, help it grow to the next level and build your own future within a cooperative and supportive environment. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please contact Dr. Randy Derbin at firstname.lastname@example.com so that we may discuss this further.
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The Regional Veterinary Referral Center (RVRC) is looking for emergency and critical care veterinary technicians. We are located in Springfield, VA. Springfield is suburb of Washington DC that is located 14 miles southwest of the city. Washington DC offers a myriad of activities and cultures to encounter. If you are interested in the outdoors, Virginia has many county, state, and national parks to explore. The Atlantic coast is 3-4 hour drive to enjoy beaches, fishing, camping, and water sports.
RVRC emergency and critical care department is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year and is privately owned. We work closely with the specialist that share our facility. The other specialty services at RVRC are cardiology, neurology, radiation and medical oncology, surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, canine rehabilitation, advanced imagining (CT scan and MRI).
We are looking for veterinary technicians that are self-motivated, hard working, and skilled in multitasking. Our technicians work collaboratively with the interns, staff doctors, and Criticalists. It is truly a team-oriented environment where all of our employees hold the patient's best interest first. RVRC is looking for both full time and part time vet techs that are interested in being the best nursing staff in the northern Virginia area. Benefits and salary are generous and based on experience.
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Business Statistics Using EXCEL and SPSS
- Nick Lee - Warwick Business School, UK
- Mike Peters - Aston University, UK
Quantitative Techniques for Business & Management Research
This book is not available as a print inspection copy. To download an e-version click here or for more information contact your local sales representative.
'Takes the challenging and makes it understandable. The book contains useful advice on the application of statistics to a variety of contexts and shows how statistics can be used by managers in their work.' - Dr Terri Byers, Assistant Professor, University Of New Brunswick, Canada
A book about introductory quantitative analysis, the authors show both how and why quantitative analysis is useful in the context of business and management studies, encouraging readers to not only memorise the content but to apply learning to typical problems.
Fully up-to-date with comprehensive coverage of IBM SPSS and Microsoft Excel software, the tailored examples illustrate how the programmes can be used, and include step-by-step figures and tables throughout. A range of 'real world' and fictional examples, including "The Ballad of Eddie the Easily Distracted" and "Esha's Story" help bring the study of statistics alive.
A number of in-text boxouts can be found throughout the book aimed at readers at varying levels of study and understanding
- Back to Basics for those struggling to understand, explain concepts in the most basic way possible - often relating to interesting or humorous examples
- Above and Beyond for those racing ahead and who want to be introduced to more interesting or advanced concepts that are a little bit outside of what they may need to know
- Think it over get students to stop, engage and reflect upon the different connections between topics
An ideal resource for undergraduates taking introductory statistics for business, or for anyone daunted by the prospect of tackling quantitative analysis for the first time.
- Answers to in-text exercises and think it over boxes in the book
- Workbooks
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- Datasets (including figures & tables files)
- Videos
- Answers to in-text exercises and think it over boxes in the book
- Datasets
- Workbooks for self-study
This book offers readers huge support in relating theoretical concepts with practical issues. The authors take a caring approach and have a good understanding of what many business students need the most.
This book is taking the challenging and making it understandable. It contains useful advice on the application of statistics to a variety of contexts. I particularly like the focus on decision making and the point that understanding statistics can be useful for managers and help you in your work.
It is a technically well-written thorough text and at the same time easy read, which I am sure will be appreciated by both students new to SPSS and the professionals who need a quick refresh. The book covers the main theoretical concepts in enough depth to be used at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels (especially on MBA and DBA programmes), and at the same time supports the development of the skills needed to use one of the most widely used statistical programmes, not only in the business, but also in other social science disciplines. A read that I do not hesitate to recommend to any eager student of statistics.
Quantitative data analysis is explained in a very informative way that is easily comprehensable for many students who are new to research.
It is quite easy for students to follow and also contains useful material for them.
useful resources and easy to read
A very good starting place for under and postgrad students. Often complex concepts are explained in a plain language making it user-friendly. Highly recommended and already adopted in our courses.
This is an excellent book which we will recommend to students and I have suggested be bought for the library.
The book covers such a range of topics and is for my class too much focussed on business aspects that I would only confuse my students who are starting very fresh in their career as Sociology students.
Clear and comprehensive.
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Chapter 1: Demystifying Quantitative Data Analysis


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This week's edition of Newsfile was engaging as host Samson Lardy Anyenini engaged his guests as they dissected pressing issues that made headlines.
Government's pledge to reduce unemployment was given a major boost this week with the launch of one of its major strategies, the Nation Builders' Corps (NaBCo).
Over 100, 000 graduates who were hitherto unemployed have been enrolled under 7 modules of the scheme which is expected to equip, train and nurture the graduates over a three year period.
Opposition NDC has referred to it as a waste of resources which could have been used for something more beneficial than the NaBCo and also criticised the GHC700 stipend as inadequate.
A JoyNews investigation released this week revealed how the Former President John Mahama and his government diverted part of a loan to sponsor a party research to evaluate their chances ahead of the 2016 elections.
The diverted cash was to go into provision of health infrastructure and improving its quality but the party used it for political purposes.
The party has distanced itself from the report indicating it did not officially sanction the research even though some leading members have admitted knowing about it before the election.
Analysts pointed to potential misappropriation and misapplication of funds should those involved be found guilty.
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text: The rapid growth of the Internet has created extraordinary opportunities for distance learning, further enhanced by the diffusion of mobile learning systems. Even more than generic readers, students appreciate the portability and overall ubiquity of electronic content, but they also value legibility, presentation and good design (Wilson et al. 2002). Furthermore, smart searches and other dynamic features (such as tag clouds and semantic data navigation) make content exploration easier and faster. In this context, quality and enhanced facilities that are unavailable in paper format will fuel the future of electronic learning material.Chats, blogs, Wikis, collaborative environments, assessment SW, podcasting, games, voting systems and more can be accessed on a laptop, palm device or cell phone—everywhere, anytime. Collaborative and cooperative technologies offer a particular contribution to the learning process. The trend is to create a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where students can collaborate and cooperate. Thus, to allow all users to enjoy these services, accessibility and usability principles should be applied when preparing materials and developing the interactive environment. Unfortunately, accessibility and usability have not progressed at the same pace as technology, and special-needs users risk missing out on this great educational opportunity. In particular, visually-impaired students still encounter difficulties when using eLearning content, both on desktop computers and on mobile devices. Accessibility and usability are fundamental when designing any user interface, but they are crucial for e-Learning systems, since technological barriers can hinder learning. Technology can support learning if it does not require additional effort on the part of the user. Specifically, the interaction environment should be transparent for users in the sense that it should not interfere with the learning, or else the benefits of distance learning risk becoming worthless. When designing electronic learning materials (i.e. Learning Objects) and delivery systems (e.g. Learning Management Systems) it is crucial to identify the needs and requirements of the target community to create a system geared to the individual; based on user profiles, learning objects are delivered according to user ability). In this chapter we focus on the needs of blind persons who interact via screen reader with voice synthesizer. For effective, efficient and satisfactory design (i.e. usable according ISO 9241-11), developers must be aware of all the obstacles encountered by users aided by assistive technology and should map accessibility and usability criteria in eLearning systems from the very earliest stages of the design process. Access the whole chapter: Distance Learning: New Opportunities for the Blind


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Some believe it to be the burial cloth that once covered the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, while others maintain it's a medieval forgery. And still others are undecided. I'm talking about the famous Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen artifact that holds the image of a man bearing the wounds of a crucifixion imprinted on its fibers whom some believe to be Jesus. Its origin has been debated by scholars and theologians for centuries. And the arguments continue, for if it's a forgery, why hasn't anyone been able to replicate it? And if it's authentic, can recent advances in scientific analysis prove it?
This month, St. Philip's Church in Greenville is offering two lectures by Russ Breault, an internationally known expert on the Shroud of Turin, and founder of the Shroud of Turin Education Project. His work has been featured in documentaries aired on the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, and CBS.
The shroud is presently owned by the Catholic Church and is kept in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. However, it's not just Catholics who believe the image is that of Jesus.
To be clear, the Shroud of Turin has never been authenticated as being the burial cloth of Jesus, but evidence suggesting the possibility is certainly intriguing. Mr. Breault's approach of the topic is similar to the way a modern crime scene detective analyzes evidence. His presentation relates what recent scientific discoveries have revealed, and puts forth arguments for both sides of the debate. He then leaves it up to his audience to draw their own conclusions.
As Mr. Breault states on his website, shroudencounter.com, "The Shroud of Turin is the most analyzed artifact in history, yet remains the world's greatest unsolved mystery."
His ninety-minute fast-moving presentation will be conducted twice: once on Saturday, March 10th at 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 11th at 2 p.m at St. Philip's Parish Center. Tickets are $5 per adult, with children under 12 admitted free.


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On the last day of a recent work trip with Walkabout Foundation to Malawi, we decided to wake up super early and catch the break of dawn with a little boat ride on Lake Malawi to check out the scenery in the little time we had in our stopover at Njaya Lodge.
We were talked into the trip by Dixon, a lively character who has worked at the lodge for more than 20 years and somewhere along the way was nicknamed 'lovely Jubbly' by a tipsy Geordie and seemingly the moniker has stuck. For 20,000 Kwacha (about £30), four of us went out at 6am on a local fisherman's boat to visit nearby coves as well as Fish Eagle where, as the name suggests, you throw fish to tempt an eagle to fly over you. It's pretty spectacular watching them swoop over you.
The lake itself is really peaceful and each morning every cove seems to fill with women doing morning chores, kids playing and men baiting up their boats for the day.
I travel so much with my job, it's nice to get a bit of time to enjoy the life of the country. I hadn't really noticed the tourism in Malawi, until we got to the Lake. There are a lot of activities to do. A boat trip is definitely recommended!


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TED@Sydney: A deep dive into the world of whale sharks
TED Talk on 'citizen science' – how people power is helping to save this THREATENED species. Help get this message to an influential audience at the TED 2013 conference (California) – by voting online – see Brad Norman – TED … Continue reading
The UK Takes Steps to Protect Endangered Sharks
Endangered sharks will be given greater protection following the signing of the CMS Memorandum of Understanding on Migratory Sharks by the United Kingdom on 18 June. Full story
Shark species more diverse than previously thought
A genetic study of thousands of specimens of sharks and rays has uncovered scores of potential new species and is fuelling biologists' debates over the organisation of the family tree of these animals. The work also raises the possibility that … Continue reading
Whale shark lost in the southern ocean?
A West Australian sardine fisherman has described how a rare tropical whale shark surfaced near his boat in the Southern Ocean, surprising himself and local scientists. Once Mr Westerberg realised it was a whale shark, he knew he was witnessing … Continue reading
China to stop serving shark fin soup?
"Facing huge pressure from conservationists around the world, the Chinese government recently announced that shark fin soup will likely be banned from official banquets within the next one to three years". http://www.care2.com/causes/china-to-stop-serving-shark-fin-soup-at-official-functions.html


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It turns out that the Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger's husband isn't "the black Bill Gates" after all.
The Washington Post reports that Ray Huger owes the IRS nearly $1.5 million in back taxes and his software and consulting company, Paradigm Solutions, owes more than $3 million.
The couple had sparked speculation about the state of their finances after selling their $2.5 million Potomac home back in August for $1.685 million, nearly $1 million less than their asking price.
Court docs obtained by the Post show that Uncle Sam has a $1.468 million lien against Huger and a $3.06 million lien against Paradigm Solutions, where the 70-year-old is the president and CEO.
"It's a private matter; it's being addressed," Huger said in a interview with the Post.
He and his wife Karen, who is the self-appointed "Grande Dame" of Potomac, now reside in Great Falls, Virginia.
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Forward Fernando Torres has extended his contract with Atletico Madrid by one year to keep him at the club until 2017, the La Liga side said on Monday.
The 32-year-old, who made his debut for Atletico in 2001 after joining their youth set-up as a child, returned in January 2015 after spells with Premier League clubs Liverpool and Chelsea, and a brief stint at AC Milan.
"I'm delighted to continue at home, the only place where I ever wanted to be, and it has finally come true," Torres told the club's website (en.atleticomadrid.com).
"I've never had doubts about where I wanted to be during all this process in which we didn't know what was going to happen and, in the end, what matters is that I have achieved what I was waiting for."
Torres racked up 12 goals in all competitions last season as the Madrid team finished third in the league and reached the Champions League final which they lost to local rivals Real.
French forward Antoine Griezmann signed a contract extension with Atletico last month, keeping him at the club until 2021.


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AFTER Las Vegas Continues Afterhours Legacy
A legacy of afterhours may be continued/reinstated with club AFTER Las Vegas by Thom Svast and team. How? Before I jump into the topic of AFTER, let me personally reminisce about what used to be "Before": The 3765 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 location is most widely known as Shamballah Lounge (Empire Ballroom) and even before this: Utopia. When I […]Read more »