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Grand tour of Mykonos
This tour shows you a broad and different picture of the island consisting of real traditional and authentic life of the island.
- This tour shows you a broad and different picture of the island because we transcend from the cosmopolitan Mykonos town frequented by many to an experience of real traditional and authentic life of the island. You will be picked up from your hotel or your cruise ship and we will depart in the morning at 10:30am, our first stop will be the picturesque small port of St. Ioannis, an area which was named after a small church dedicated to Saint John ("Ioannis" in Greek) and one of great historical significance next to the small port where the local fishing boats leave from. We then head to the famous Ornos beach for pictures and then Mykonos' airport, where we will have a panoramic view of the airport's runway as we proceed to Ano Mera Village and pass through entirely different scenery, one of the island's most typical agricultural and stock raising areas inhabited by the locals.
From this countryside of the island and its lifestyle, we will head towards the Ano Mera village'square to visit the monastery of Panagia Tourlianis and we will be guided through its chambers. From here we will reach the Mykonian Spiti traditional farm, where we will be guided by our escort. A light snack lunch will be offered to all visitors, consisting of local products from the traditional farm itself, consisting of bread, tomatoes, kopanisti, cucumbers and poor man's black olives, along with traditional raki. We will head to the most distant beautiful beaches of Mykonos, named "Kalo Livadi", "Kalafati" and "Aghia Anna" for some photos and then we will go to the panoramic view of Mykonos town in order to take some amazing photos of the town.
Now we will visit Mykonian Spiti to enjoy a Greek homemade traditional lunch, your host Teta, will wholeheartedly invite you into her beautiful Mykonian home and create a charming and intimate afternoon or evening that will turn this visit to Mykonos into a highlight of your trip.
After relaxing at the Mykonian spiti you will be transferred for the last part of the tour which is the walking tour in Mykonos town (chora). Our escort will accompany you and share his knowledge and stories of the place
During the walking, you will pass Manto Square, where the famous monument of Manto Mavrogenous stands, Right after you will head down the famous Matogianni shopping area, where you will find cloting and footwear shops of famous fashion brands and you will see attractions such as the 3 wells, the home of Manto Mavrogenous' mother and the Maritime Museum. From there you will continue your walk, by passing the traditional "Gioras bakery", an underground and old wooden stove, still operational until today where you will be treated a traditional bakery's product, before you head towards five in a row windmills, which still stand proudly as a local attractions. Crossing the narrow winding paths, through the castle of the Chora and the Scarpa area where 'Little Venice' is located, which is famous for its picturesque medieval two and three storey houses (you will have 15 minutes free time here), you visit the elaborate church of "Panagia Paraportiani", one of the most famous architectural structures in Greece and get to see the Folklore Museum.
After a long day of experiencing the beauty and culture of Mykonos, your transfer will be waiting at approximately 20:00 to take you back to your hotel if you choose to go back.
Not Included
The pick-up time is approximate and depends on the pick-up location. The traveller will be informed of the exact time upon confirmation of the activity.
Optional Supplements
|Private Operation
|250 €
|Armenistis Lighthouse
|55 €
|30 €
|Wine Tasting at the Farm
|60 €
|Mykonos Sunset & Little Venice Cruise
|48 €
|30 €
In order to forward us your reservation request and for further information and assistance, please, contact us at [email protected].
GreeceTours.com – Seretis Travel Ltd.
Email [email protected]
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61 Panepistimiou Ave. (El.Venizelou Ave), Omonoia Sqr., 10564, Athens
Tel +30 210 3241776, +30 210 32 51 295
Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday | 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday, all year round apart from January | 10:00 – 14:00


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For Friday May 13, 2022:
1 Corinthians 15:56-57 (NKJV)
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God,
who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
While the Bible is one of the most poetical of books, though its language is unutterably sublime, yet we must remark how constantly it is true to nature. There is no straining of a fact, no glossing over a truth. However dark may be the subject, while it lights it up with brilliance, yet it does not deny the gloom connected with it. If you will read this chapter of Paul's epistle, so justly celebrated as a masterpiece of language, you will find him speaking of that which is to come after death with such exaltation and glory, that you feel, "If this be to die, then it were well to depart at once." Who has not rejoiced, and whose heart has not been lifted up, or filled with a holy fire, while he has read such sentences as these: "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O Death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" Yet with all that majestic language, with all that bold flight of eloquence, he does not deny that death is a gloomy thing. Even his very figures imply it. He does not laugh at it; he does not say, "Oh, it is nothing to die;" he describes death as a monster; he speaks of it as having a sting; he tells us wherein the strength of that sting lies; and even in the exclamation of triumph he imputes that victory not to unaided flesh, but he says, "Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

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- The Stigma of Addiction
- Certain emotional troubles can push addicts into substance use.
- Addiction can easily lead to other problems.
- Recovering addicts even feel like a robot during treatment.
It's hard to admit it but, I'm a self-confessed narcoleptic. It is just hard for me not to get some sleep. There are days when I feel the symptoms of an addict, thinking of nothing else but my cravings for more sleep. Because of this, I always feel exhausted and then I have to take some anti-depressants and stimulants only to make me zombie-like.
This is my story and this is the same for those with addiction. They may not be identical disorders but this is the best I could come up with to describe the feelings of being addicted to something, you have a need-hate relationship with it.
The Stigma of Addiction
The fact is that we do feel the stigma and the embarrassment of our condition when we try to make our state known to the public. What is worse than struggling with our mental issues are overcoming the scoffers. I even have relatives who would shame me by doubting my love for them in lieu of my addiction.
However, the emotional blackmail does not always work on people with a neurological disorder. Maybe it will work on someone with a different disease but really, you need to understand that we are really going through mental disorder.
What's more ironic is that when relatives play the emotional card on me, my stress level spikes up which further triggers my cravings. Addicts are usually overwhelmed with stress then feel guilty having to use the substance in the first place.
Certain emotional troubles can push addicts into substance use.
I try not to think about it. In fact, I avoid situations that tend to compel me to satisfy my cravings. Our urge to succumb may lead to psychological problems as well as issues in our relationship with others over the years.
I question my own sanity. I feel that there is something so wrong with me. However, my psychiatrist comforted me by revealing that depressed and sad people often feel the urge to meet their cravings, be that drugs or sleep. Unfortunately, there is no cure-all solution for us. Some addicts resort to therapy for co-occurring disorders like depression and addiction.
Addiction can easily lead to other problems.
- Research shows that opiate abuse can lead to eating disorders.
- The fact is, substance abuse can make you feel unhinged.
- It makes you feel like you are a completely different person.
Eventually, it can make you lose sight of yourself and your identity. It is no longer you, who is taking illicit drugs all of the time. More often than not, addicted users do not even want to use the substance but their brains have been so changed by the drug being so dependent on the substance that there's no real way out, or so that's how it feels.
Recovering addicts even feel like a robot during treatment.
It can take time to find ourselves once more. There's no real fast fix for anyone with an addiction. What we need is patience, personal exploration, and most importantly, we need understanding.


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Green America Honors GA Urban Wood Business
Eutree, an urban lumber business based in Villa Rica, GA, was one of two green businesses to receive the fall People & Planet Award from Green America.
Eutree is a sawmill and lumber supplier established in 2010 to divert what would otherwise be urban tree waste into flooring and other wood products. The company plans to use the $5,000 award to install log collections containers at tree service locations so that it can more efficiently collect them to convert into lumber.
According to EU's website, the company's founder Sims Acuff, an arborist in Atlanta, "got tired of throwing away logs… It's so important that we stop neglecting the treasure of old-growth trees around us and begin utilizing the timber that is being remove from the people's yard."
The other fall award winner is Nature's Magic, a woman-owned business in Athens, GA, that produces plant-based, non-toxic cleaners.
Green America is a non-profit whose "mission is to harness economic power – the strength of consumers, investors, businesses and the marketplace – to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. .


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Quick answers about divorce's legal alternative.
Legal separation is often the first decision separating spouses can agree on. However, separation agreements demand a trained, qualified review of the legal language with carefully drafted terms and accurate reflections of intentions on both sides. The right knowledge of the pros and cons of legal separation and divorce can help you select the best option for you.
You deserve to know the facts. For quick answers to common questions about legal separation, explore our FAQs below or call us for a free and confidential consultation. Our divorce attorneys serve Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island with the knowledge, experience, and trust to give you the best advice.
How can I obtain a legal separation?
There are two ways to become legally separated from your spouse:
- You and your spouse enter into a Separation Agreement. The agreement must contain certain language and be signed and acknowledged in a certain way in order to qualify as a Separation Agreement. You should not try to prepare your own Separation Agreement. The agreement must be carefully drafted so that it accurately reflects your intentions and is enforceable in the future. Please refer to the article by Clifford Petroske entitled Only One Bite at the Apple: The Nature of Settlement Agreements for a thorough discussion of settlement agreements.
- You obtain a Judgment of Separation. An action for separation proceeds in very much the same way as an action for divorce. Please see the Divorce FAQ's for answers to questions regarding litigation procedure.
What are the grounds for separation in New York?
As in divorce, New York law requires that you have specific grounds to obtain a judgment of separation. The grounds for separation are:
- cruel and inhuman treatment
- abandonment
- failure to provide support
- adultery
- imprisonment
What can I do if my spouse does not abide the terms of our Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement is a contract, and it is enforceable in court just like any other contract. Often, a money judgment will be sought and entered against your spouse. At your consultation, we will determine the best way to proceed depending on which terms of the agreement your spouse has failed to obey.
What are the reasons to seek a legal separation instead of a divorce?
Many people want a legal separation because they have hopes of reconciliation and don't want to end their marriage. Others enter into a separation agreement so that one spouse can remain covered under the other spouse's health insurance policy. Since many medical plans allow coverage for spouses who remain married but are legally separated, in some cases using a legal separation instead of a divorce can save money by keeping both spouses on one medical plan.
What disadvantages are there to being legally separated, but still married?
There are numerous disadvantages to a legal separation, but the primary problem is enforcement. Divorce judgments are far more easily and effectively enforced than separation agreements standing alone. A judgment of divorce can be readily enforced by a relatively quick application to the court that issued it. Available remedies include contempt of court, which results in a fine and/or imprisonment; sequestration, by which the defaulting spouse must give up his accounts or other property as security for the payment of an obligation in the future; a money judgment, which can be enforced by restraint and/or seizure of accounts and other assets, as well as license forfeiture and income deduction order, to name a few. On the other hand, to enforce a separation agreement a whole separate lawsuit must be brought in which the breach is first proved at a full trial. Because a trial is involved, delays of several months or more can occur while the pleading and disclosure phases are completed. Assuming that the trial is successful, the court can only provide limited relief in the form of specific performance or an award of damages. If specific performance is granted, the court makes an order directing that the defaulting party do what the contract said they were supposed to do in the first place. If the defaulting party does not make the required performance, then the aggrieved spouse can employ the same remedies that are available to enforce a divorce judgment. In other words, the aggrieved spouse is back in the same place he/she would have been if he/she had simply started with a divorce judgment in the first place. Of course, the other remedy available for a separation agreement violation – getting a money judgment to compensate for contract damages — is readily enforceable, but it still takes longer to get such a money judgment than it would take if the defaulting spouse had violated a divorce judgment, instead of violating a separation agreement. Also, the number of situations in which a money judgment is the appropriate enforcement tool are limited. It works well, for example, if there is a particular asset that was supposed to be transferred but was not, but it does not work well with an ongoing obligation to pay child support or maintenance which would need a new money judgment each additional week that the defaulting spouse misses a payment.
How do I decide what is best for me?
After a thorough consultation with an experienced divorce attorney you will have a clear idea of what is best for you. In some cases, separation agreements are used to settle state Supreme Court divorce cases, with the understanding that collateral court orders can be obtained from the Family Court to help implement the support features of the separation agreement. Since every case is different, the option of a separation agreement can provide needed flexibility to help settle your divorce.
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Why Choose Petroske Riezenman & Meyers
There are many Long Island attorneys who will promise to aggressively represent your interests in a divorce or family law dispute.
Few have the right mix of attributes to provide cutting-edge legal representation along with compassionate support in this stressful time.
At Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, our success is built on three pillars:
Matrimonial and family law changes often. New developments come out of Albany every year, and the courts implement the law in sometimes surprising ways. To effectively protect your interests, you need a lawyer who understands the latest developments in the law, however minor. We stay informed of upcoming amendments and trends in the law. We know the latest court decisions that might impact how a judge views your case. If there is a precedent that supports your claim, we will find it and bring it to the attention of the judge.
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Family law disputes are not like other lawsuits. These disputes are governed by different laws and different judges. Although you can ask a criminal defense lawyer or an immigration attorney to handle your matrimonial or family law dispute, you should not be surprised if they are soon in over their heads and unable to provide effective representation. At Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, our attorneys and support staff have dedicated their careers to excellence and professionalism in the practice of matrimonial and family law.
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We are proud to be highly recommended by many satisfied clients we have represented over the years in divorce and Family Court cases. We have over a century of combined experience, which allows us to perform a complete review of your case and discover facts that work to your advantage. We understand the unique challenges that family law disputes create, such as the risk of domestic violence, impediments to a negotiated resolution, or the possibility of harassing or vexatious litigation. To see the positive results we have achieved for others, check out our Client Reviews.


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DC has finally unveiled the roster for Suicide Squad! The supervillain team has a long history in comic books — and although we've seen the Joker already, you might not be familiar with the cavalcade of characters introduced in the cast image above. Here's our guide to characters of the new Task Force X.
Note: This guide is covering the characters introduced as members of the Suicide Squad in the movie so far. It's not a complete list of Squad members (go here to see a long list of everyone who's been in it over the years!), nor does it include important characters we know are in the film like Amanda Waller or the Joker.
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First Appearance: Fury of Firestorm #28, 1984
Skills: Mastery of ropes, trained Assassin
Christopher Weiss was originally an enemy of Firestorm, and a member of the 2000 Committee (a villain team that had the oddly specific target of taking over the world by the year 2000. Suffice to say, the team has disbanded). However, after an attempt to kill Firestorm, Slipknot was defeated by the hero and sent to prison — presumably because his only real "abilities" were that he'd crafted a formula for unbreakable ropes, which Slipknot used to strangle his targets.
He came to the attention of the Suicide Squad while he was in jail during the 1988 crossover event Millenium, joining them for the first time to take out a base of evil alien robots called Manhunters. During the mission, realising that his unbreakable ropes were of little use fighting Manhunters, Weiss attempted to flee the Squad, but a bomb armband he was attached to — designed to ensure that less trustworthy members of the Squad didn't run away while on a mission — exploded, taking his left arm with it, effectively ending his career as an assassin.
Captain Boomerang (Owen Mercer)
First Appearance: Identity Crisis #3, 2004
Powers: Bursts of superspeed, use of trick boomerangs
Both Digger Harkness and his son Owen have both been part of the Suicide Squad as the villain Captain Boomerang (and as members of the Flash villain team the Rogues), but Jai Courtney's outfit in the movie seems to indicate that the Captain Boomerang we will see is Owen rather than his father.
Following his father's death, Owen took on the mantle of Captain Boomerang and fought as part of several groups — including the Rogues, the hero team Outsiders, and of course, the Suicide Squad. Mercer was inducted to the Squad after being arrested following a battle with the Outsiders during Infinite Crisis.
Owen's tenure as Captain Boomerang was short-lived — during the 2009 event Blackest Night, he murdered a swath of civilians in an attempt to use their blood to resurrect his father. The Rogues, who had a strict code of not killing women and children, confronted him and pushed him into the pit of blood Owen planned to use... where his resurrecting father tore his heart out. Lovely stuff. His reborn dad would take Owen's place as Boomerang and on the Suicide Squad once again in the New 52.
First Appearance: Strange Adventures #187, 1966
Powers: Practitioner of magic
June Moone was originally hero — a freelance artist who gained her powers after attending a fancy dress party at a castle, where a magical entity granted her the ability to turn into the Enchantress and to cast magic. June used her powers to defeat several magical foes, but shortly after her heroic introduction turned villainous after fighting Supergirl in an attempt to gain omnipotent magical power .
Enchantress became a member of the Suicide Squad early on during John Ostrander's post-Crisis on Infinite Earths series, and one of its most powerful members. Eventually, June discovers that the Enchantress persona is actually an evil entity from an alternate dimension, which is ripped out of her by a demon, depowering her and leaving her mentally scarred.
June would eventually be reconnected with the Enchantress persona and became a hero again, primarily dealing with mystical threats, first with the magic-based team Shadowpact, and then Justice League Dark in the New 52.
First Appearance: The Brave and the Bold #200, 1983
Powers: Martial arts mastery, wields the Soultaker sword
Katana's presence in the Suicide Squad cast photo came as a surprise to any comic book reader familiar with her — Katana has never been on the Squad, and is actually a superhero rather than a supervillain. She's been a member of the Outsiders, the Birds of Prey and even the Justice League.
Tatsu Yamashiro was happily married, but her jealous husband's Yakuza brother Takeo (whom Tatsu has spurned in favour of his brother Maseo) murdered him with a mystical sword in front of her. He also started a fire at their home that killed her children, too, so Takeo was a terrible person. Tatsu defeated him and took the sword, which she realised contained the spirit of Maseo — the sword's power was to trap the souls of its victims. Dubbing it the Soultaker, Tatsu trained as a samurai and eventually came to America, where she adopted the Katana moniker to fight injustice.
Rick Flag, Jr.
First Appearance: The Brave and the Bold #25, 1959
Skills: Expert in military tactics, firearms, demolition and infiltration
As the "junior" implies, there was a Rick Flag before this — Daddy Flag actually led the original incarnation of the Suicide Squadron, at first a company in World War II and later resurrected as "Task Force X" by President Truman, dealing with both civilian matters and supervillains.
Flag's son took on leadership of the team following his death, but Task Force X was later reformed as a covert government squad by Amanda Waller, and Flag resumed leadership of the new team. Flag played a prominent role throughout several incarnations of the Squad, seeing it disbanded and reformed several times, but was written out of continuity altogether in the New 52 reboot. Since 2011, Flag has not been seen in the comics and is not a member of the Suicide Squad, which is led in the field now by Deadshot.
Harley Quinn
First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series "Joker's Favor", 1992 (in comic continuity: Batman: Harley Quinn #1, 1999)
Skills: Toxin resistance, trained gymnast and psychotherapist, trained in combat
Harley Quinn's history is a strange one, and the Suicide Squad portion is merely a small fraction of it. Created by Bruce Timm for Batman: The Animated Series, Harley was originally a background Joker goon before being established as his close confidant (and in her eyes, romantic partner). Her background was revealed in a graphic novel, Mad Love, revealing that she was once Harleen Quinzel, an Arkham Asylum psychiatrist that fell in love with the Joker while he was an inmate. Driven to crime in an attempt to woo the Joker, she became Harley Quinn.
Harley only joined the Squad after the New 52 reboot, but after hearing rumours of the Joker's demise, she betrays the Squad and goes AWOL. She's currently an anti-hero, having lost all connection to Batman and the Joker, balancing her life as a professional psychiatrist in Coney Island (and also part-time Roller Derby team leader) with fighting crime. She eventually returned as part of a new Suicide Squad team last year.
First Appearance: Batman #59, 1950
Skills: Master marksman, robotic eye grants increased accuracy
Floyd Lawton, an expert marksman, originally appeared in Gotham City as a new crimefighter, before Batman and Commissioner Gordon exposed his plan to take over the Dark Knight's role and become King of Gotham's underworld. Following a jail term Lawton returned to the Deadshot identity, becoming an Assassin for hire (fun aside, he was once hired to kill the Pope. Wonder Woman intervened). Lawton readily signed up as a member of the Suicide Squad when Amanda Waller recreated it, due to a desire to end his life in a spectacular fashion, but has since remained a prominent member of the team through several incarnations.
In the New 52 reboot, Deadshot leads the team until he is killed protecting Amanda Waller during an assassination team. Because it's comic books, though, he was revived a short while later and rejoined the Squad.
Killer Croc
First Appearance: Batman #357, 1983
Powers: Scale like skin, superhuman strength and reflexes, regenerative healing factor
Over the years, Killer Croc, originally a gangster with a skin condition that gave him reptilian-looking scales, has fluctuated between being an overgrown crocodile-esque monster and a more human-looking villain, and more recently in the comics has returned to a more crocodile look, having been tested on for genetic experimentation, becoming more monstrous and animal-like.
Primarily a member of Batman's Rogue Gallery, in and out of Arkham on a regular basis, Killer Croc is actually akin to Katana in terms of Suicide Squad — he has no affiliations with the team in the comics, and has never been a member.
El Diablo (Chato Santana)
First Appearance: El Diablo Volume 3 #1, 2008
Powers: Pyrokinesis
Chato Santana is not the first person to take on the El Diablo name. Two previous El Diablos, Lazarus Lane and Rafael Sandoval, were heroes. Lane was an old western hero who, after being struck by lightning, developed the uncanny power to cheat death, and Sandoval took on the Black Mask identity to defend the town of Dos Rios, where he was also a city councillor.
Santana has no connections to either Lane or Sandoval — an ex-gangster who has the power of pyrokinesis, Santana once accidentally burned down the apartment building of some local gangsters. Discovering that innocent women and children perished in the blaze and guilt-stricken, Santana turned himself into the police. Once incarcerated and placed on death row, Chato was forcefully recruited by Amanda Waller into the Suicide Squad to make use of his powers for her missions.


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5 Sweat-Proof Mascaras You'll Want to Try
I like to look my best even when I'm 100 yards outside of my comfort zone and trying to hold a pose or master a move. Some skeptics think that a woman who wears makeup while working out isn't there for the right reasons. But, I kill my workouts and when I leave, I look like a mess, except for my bright, accentuated, individualized lashes. Here's a short list of the sweat proof mascaras I trust.
Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara, $19
This mascara stays on through sweat, humidity, and the occasional bathroom stall sniffle. The best part about it… it comes right off! I removed it at night and didn't wake up looking like an extra in The Walking Dead. Volumizing without clumping, this mascara says: "I'm on my way somewhere sexy."
MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara, $23
This mascara is the darkest black mascara that has ever coated my eyelashes. One pass is all I need — and I have light lashes! It stays on, lengthens the lashes, and perks up my eyes. Skipping eyeliner and really brightening is the major appeal of this mascara. The only drawback: it is really hard to get off. Most of the time, it requires effort in the evening and the morning. This is only an issue if you take your makeup off every day. Or like waking up looking like Tammy Faye Bakker.
bareMinerals Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara, $19
This paraben-free formula feels safer next to your eyes. It curls, lengthens, and doesn't rub off. Perfect for a quick workout before you hit the office, town, or local coffee shop. It goes on easily, layers without clumping, and comes off without a lasting smudge. I don't like to pick favorites, but out of the three, this is the one that makes me feel the least guilty and the most alluring.
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara, $6
Conveniently located at the local pharmacy, this grabbable mascara is accessible anywhere. Smudgeproof and ready for yoga or boxing, swipe this on and you've got yourself some affordable faux-lashes. Feel free to doe eye your trainer (onscreen or off!) or hit the local fro-yo after you exercise. No one will be the wiser.
Physicians Formula Aquawear Waterproof Mascara, $5
Individualizing your lashes like a fine-tooth comb, this organic, waterproof mascara is not only specific, but top-notch at helping you create a modern Twiggy look. It uses all-natural ingredients, so the sweat can pour, and you won't have carcinogens flowing into your eyes. Although, I wouldn't suggest rubbing, as it's waterproof, not smudgeproof.


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A mere two days away from graduating from high school in 1996, I ran–not walked–RAN to opening night of Twister. I emerged from the cineplex gnashing my teeth that I endured every scene and not one fucking time did Helen Hunt exclaim to Bill Paxton or Jamie Gertz, "Right hand, blue!" or see Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alan Ruck locked in a contortionist's nightmare before falling on the ground cackling with glee. Not once. Just some stupid cow flying through the air, whoopdee woo.
Fast forward 21 years later, and I was delighted that an industry friend invited me to an early screening of Geostorm, starring Gerard Butler as "Guy Trying to Do American Accent Again" and directed by Dean "Also Makes Bad Movies, Not Just My Creative Partner Roland Emmerich" Devlin. Again, what the fuck with this movie. Gerard Butler spent more time in a hoity toity spaceship than he did a car, much less one even MADE by Geo! I mean… don't misunderstand me, I'm glad that the movie wasn't called Geometro or Geoprizm or, even worse, Geotracker. But SPOILER ALERT: There are no shitty cars from the 1990s in this film. Like, anywhere. Instead, it's about weather murder or something.
And NOW, we have Solo: A Star Wars Story. I AM COMING OUT OF MY SKIN with anticipation to see how Ron Howard righted this ship. It's no secret that Lucasfilm axed Phil Lord & Chris Miller for attempting to make the film all about this cute backstory of some arrogant smuggler person. I'm now waiting with baited breath for Ron Howard's telling of what exactly it is that the brilliant Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian will actually be fucking drinking from the crimson nectar-bearer. May 25th can't come soon enough.


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Coming Out Of Her Shell: Meet Sharon Hatala
Last year, Sharon Hatala decided to make a change. 6 months after completing Candid treatment, Sharon sat down with Candid to talk about life's curveballs and finding a career that helps her confidence soar.
Candid: Who are you and how do you define yourself?
Sharon: Immediately I think wife and mother. Hair stylist. I would think that I'm kind, generous. I always tend to put others first. But a lot of that is because of my profession. And my faith, I'm a Christian. So that's a big part of my life.
I'm an introvert. That goes without saying. I'm very shy.
It's funny because choosing the career that I have has totally made me come out of my shell. I'm 100% on when I'm behind the chair. I can talk all day and not think about it. I can touch a complete stranger and be in my comfort zone. But get me out of that comfort zone and I am closed up.
What do you think it is about being a hairstylist that allows you to open up in that way?
Well, you have to [open up] to be successful. You have to. I've been doing this for 28 years. You have to build a relationship with these people. You have to gain their trust. And the more they know about you and feel comfortable with you, the more they open up. Then you just build these relationships and that's how you build your clientele. So, you have to. You can't be successful [in hair] and not have people skills. That really helped me.
I imagine you hear a lot of crazy stories — people really open up. I know I do. What's the craziest stuff you've heard in the chair?
Jeez… it's always about affairs. Always.
And then, like, a lot of health TMI. That kind of stuff. It's funny. I've heard it all, pretty much.
What was it like when you first started working, learning you had to open up more?
Well, I love what I do, so it was very easy. Since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to do hair. I just love everything about it. My mom tried to talk me out of it — she tried to get me into an office or whatever… I had some interest in that but it wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
And I got pregnant at a young age. That kind of, you know, put a little dent in [starting my career]. But thankfully [we had] our family and support. [My husband's] mother watched my daughter while I went to school. And so it was just meant to be. It was very easy.
How would you define confidence?
Not being insecure. And not caring what other people think. I wish I didn't care what other people think. I think I'm slowly — slowly — getting better at that. I've always been too worried about what other people think. But when you're confident, you don't really care as much.
When in your life do you feel most confident?
I probably feel more confident now than I ever have. That's one of the great things about being in your 40s is that you become… irrelevant? There's not as much pressure. Nobody's looking at you, they're looking at the twentysomething. So you can be you and not care. So probably now, I feel the most confident. I like that.
It's just liberating, you know? Twenty years ago I'd be like, "Oh my gosh I can't take my shirt off at the beach. I have stretch marks." Now I'm like [pshhh] "who cares!" There's such freedom to it. I mean, it's huge — in all aspects.
How have you noticed your relationship to your own confidence change from when you were young?
I think I've come out of my shell more. I feel like my whole entire life I've kept my mouth shut and my opinions to myself. Especially in certain relationships.
[My husband] has seen me from Day 1. He's known me. He's the only person in the world that I can be 100% [myself] with. I'm not even 100% with my children. Like, I'm always trying to be happy and upbeat. And I have to be like that at work — you know, leave your problems at the door. Happy, happy, happy. And I'm like that with everyone except for him. But I'm starting to voice my opinions more with confidence.
When people meet you for the first time, what do you hope they see in you?
I don't mean to sound corny but I hope they see God's love come from me. I don't want to sound cheesy, but that's what I hope. It's easier said than done, but you know…
That's not cheesy at all — I think a lot of people want that.
What would you say about your long-term career goals?
I mean, I've got another 20 years of work. So there's that, but I do love what I do so that's a good thing.
I know my career will change. Pretty soon, brides aren't going to want me, and that's okay! I know that's how it is. As you age, they'll want a younger girl to come in, so I know my career's going to change as I age.
If you weren't doing hair, what would you want to be doing?
Seriously? I'd be in finance. I just love money, numbers, and watching it grow. Like, it's been fun playing around with our [finances] over the years. I could imagine doing it with other people's money. I think that would be pretty fun.
It's completely the other end of the spectrum.
But other than that, my granddaughter's my life now. She's just filled a void. Now that [my kids] are grown, they don't need me. And it's like, alright, "What do I do with my life?" And ever since she's been around, she's it. It's awesome.
She's 2. And for her birthday I bought her a food truck. And she loves it, so we play food truck all day. She loves it.
I'm all about family. They're such a big part of me. ✧
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May and June are some busy months! Huda Beauty is launching her NEW Neon Bomb Obsession Mini Palettes Thursday, 5.30! These are part of her expanding Obsessions collections which are these cute colorful mini eyeshadow palettes! Just look at these super fun neon colors with a great mix of finishes! Literally just what you need for the summer!
Y'all, these are some INTENSE eyeshadow shades! Huda is NOT messing around – when she says neon, she means it! As you can tell, one palette leans mostly pink and purple, one more lime green and the third kind of coral and orange. My first thought when I saw these was they kind of remind me of the Laura Lee Los Angeles Party Animal Palette just because they're s0o small and bright like that one. These, however, pack WAY more punch with a ton more shades in each palette. That is what keeps us all coming back: these palettes are so small and compact, yet feature a TON of different shades for a more affordable price. What more could we want?? My eyes are on the Neon Pink palette for sure (I swear, I can never have enough purple shadows in my collection for some reason). But all three are crazy beautiful & intense! With that being said, they definitely are not for everyone. These are surely not your everyday palettes. But if you're looking to add some color to your collection, this is a great place to start!


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Watch Will Ferrell Crush The Star Trek Theme Song
There are few things funnier than watching Will Ferrell take over a room with his comedy. That's exactly what happened on Wednesday night when the actor and comedian busted out the Star Trek Theme Song on James Corden's Late Late Show. Check out the glorious performance, below.
I never thought there would be a day I would type the words "Will Ferrell" and "Star Trek" in the same sentence, but that incredible day has come, thanks to James Corden. The late night host asked Ferrell if he had ever attempted a stand-up comedy act in the past, and he explains he dabbled in a routine that was all about Star Trek. Not one to let an opportunity to sing pass him by, Ferrell jumps into the routine and the show even puts an echo effect behind his voice to make it more amusing. Just look at Ferrell's level of concentration.
The A cappella rendition was pretty incredible, but I daresay it might have been better if Get Hard co-star Kevin Hart, who was also sitting on the couch, joined in the fun. Instead, he actually tells Ferrell to stop, which is a pretty strange response, considering those off-putting high notes are still sheerly impressive. If you need a reminder of the original, you can catch it, below.
This is Corden's first week hosting CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden, and one of the biggest differences from his predecessor Craig Ferguson is that Corden has several guests on to interview at once. (He also doesn't have a robot sidekick.) Corden's Late Late Show has been airing since Monday, and has so far seen Tom Hanks pop up to do a great sketch about his movie filmography that had the internet abuzz. In addition, Oscar winner Patricia Arquette, Chris Pine, Mila Kunis, Leon Bridges and Modest Mouse, with more to come during Thursday and Friday's episodes.
It's too early to tell whether or not James Corden's stint as a late night host will be a huge success, but if he can keep getting celebrities into wild shenanigans like doing a rendition of the Star Trek theme, I'm guessing he'll be just fine.
Tune in for CBS' (opens in new tab) The Late Late Show with James Corden on weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET.
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