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BOTOX® - Reduce Lines and Wrinkles
Look years younger without surgery!
» Frown lines between your brows
» Worry lines on forehead
» Crow's feet (smile lines), and Sagging eyebrow
» Migraine and Excessive Sweating
BOTOX® - Be younger without surgery!
» NO DOWNTIME - Do it in your coffee break!
» Look 10 year YOUNGER in 10 minutes!
BOTOX® - Turn back clock without surgery!
» Frown lines between your brows
» Worry lines of forehead
» Crow's feet (smile lines)
» Migraine & Excessive Sweating
BOTOX® - Look Great in 10 Minutes
» NO DOWNTIME - Do it in your coffee break!
» Look 10 year YOUNGER in 10 minutes!
BOTOX® - Look Younger Without Surgery!
» Frown lines between eyebrows
» Worry lines of forehead
» Crow's feet (smile lines)
» Migraine and Excessive Sweating
BOTOX - Reduce fine lines & wrinkles
Look years younger without surgery!
The Aging can be solved with Botox® Cosmetic or also called Botox®.
BOTOX(® Toxin Type A is purified neurotoxin-complex made of bacterium clostridium botulinium which inhibits a muscle's ability to contract. When injected into the face, BOTOX Cosmetic relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, furrows and lines in the overlying skin. Now a new drug Botox® is also has same applications as Botox and we at Cosmedic laser clinic have also have experienced good outcomes with Botox®.
Cosmetically we use BOTOX® treatments to relax the muscles in the face that create fine lines and wrinkles and to prevent further deepening of lines. It is a simple 10-minute procedure, with a few tiny injections directly into the muscles we want to treat. There is an art to BOTOX® treatments - to achieve the best, most natural looking results it must be placed in the right muscle, in the correct place, at an ideal dose, by an experienced doctor. The most common areas we treat are the frown line, or 'grumpy lines', the horizontal 'worry' lines, and the 'crow's feet' around the eyes.
Finally, there is an art to BOTOX® treatments - to achieve the best, most natural looking results it must be placed in the right muscle, in the correct place, at an ideal dose, by an experienced Dr. Malhotra.
Frown Lines
Using Botox(® for frown lines is a great way to reduce the look of tension or anger. By simply reducing the frown line between the eyebrows, many feel as though they look more refreshed and approachable in their work place and/or social life. Dr. Malhotra is a Botox expert in San Jose.
Cosmetically we use BOTOX® treatments to relax the muscles in the face that create fine lines and wrinkles and to prevent further deepening of lines. It is a simple 10-minute procedure, with a few tiny injections directly into the muscles we want to treat.
Crows Feet
The crow's feet area is typically treated with an average dose of 4 - 20 units, for women, and 10 - 30 units for men. Dr. Malhotra a Botox(® expert will make a plan with you and work out exactly how much the treatment will cost BEFORE you get treated, making sure you know exactly what is going on to help you meet your expectations.
It is a simple 10-minute procedure, with a few tiny injections directly into the muscles we want to treat.
Worry Lines
Botox(® is one of several 'wrinkles relaxers' which all work by relaxing the muscles that create the lines of facial expression. These products reduce the messages sent from nerve ending to muscle by reducing a specific message called Acetylcholine, which is the major message from nerve ending to muscle and sweat glands. We believe there is an art to Botox and the wrinkle relaxing treatments for Worry and Frown lines.
Men and women have very different features, so it is crucial that you choose a clinician who understands the difference in the male anatomy; identifying the bigger muscles (facially, as well as on the body) and stronger bone structure is key. It is important that men still retain some 'ruggedness' to the face, while reducing the impact of features that make them look tired, angry or stressed.
Brotox is a very simple and effective 10 minute treatment. Cosmetically we use Botox treatments to relax the muscles in the face that create lines and wrinkles and to prevent further deepening of lines.
BOTOX® is a prescription medicine that is injected to prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older.
The injections take about 15 minutes, and are done right in your doctor's office. The needles used for BOTOX® treatment are very small. People say that the injections feel like tiny pinpricks.
BOTOX® is injected into shallow muscles, not too deeply beneath the skin. Each treatment involves 31 injections in 7 key areas of the head and neck.
Excessive Underarm Sweating
Botox® and Dysport has been used for several years with an almost 100% success rate for treating excessive armpit sweating. Botox® – reduces localized excessive sweating by an average of 83%, bringing your problem sweating back to normal. This simple 20 minute procedure is well tolerated and has no downtime. Results last on average about 6-12 months and can often last longer with repeated treatments - most people plan for treatment about once a year.
When injected into the face, BOTOX(® Cosmetic relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, furrows and lines in the overlying skin. Now new drugs Dysport(® and Xeomin(® have same applications as Botox and we at Cosmedic laser clinic , we have also have experienced good outcomes with these new cheaper yet effective alternatives.
The facial muscles of expression can lead to wrinkling around and between the eyes. The frontalis muscles of the forehead are very susceptible to unsightly wrinkling. Many of our patients come to us because they do not wish to have others think they are "tired" or "upset." Many of these patients have a tendency to wrinkle their brows when they are quietly thinking. BOTOX(® Cosmetic provides a "chemical brow lift" with a non-surgical approach to facial rejuvenation. BOTOX(® Cosmetic(® treatments are usually repeated several times a year. Continued treatment appears to prevent new frown lines.
A chemical non-surgical brow lift is done with BOTOX(® Cosmetic. Minute amounts of the drug are injected into the wrinkled areas of the brow or crows feet. The procedure is done with very small needles to insure minimal discomfort. No anesthesia is required, and we use chiller and vibrator near the injected areas so that bruising is avoided.
The procedure takes only 10 minutes to complete. BOTOX(® Cosmetic begins to inactivate the expressive muscle which lead to wrinkling within 3 days and continues to work up until the 15th day to complete your "chemical brow lift." No down time, no swelling, no bleeding, and no recovery time. We can also do this treatment in combination with other fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and laser treatments to give you rested and youthful look.
Post Care Instructions:
After having your BOTOX(® Cosmetic treatment, you should remain upright for 4 hours. Do not exercise on the day of your treatment. Making funny faces 4-5 times per hour will move the BOTOX (® throughout your muscles enhancing the overall effect of the treatment. The next day you may resume normal activities.
Side effects are not common, but can occur. Dr. Malhotra will review any potential risks before treatment. Since the treatment slowly wears off over time, any potential complication would not be permanent.
Migraines, Tension Headaches, and BOTOX Cosmetic
Dr. Malhotra is effectively decreasing the incidence of tension and migraine headaches in patients receiving BOTOX(® Cosmetic treatments. After BOTOX(® Cosmetic treatments, patients reported a decrease in headaches along with a reduction of wrinkles and an improved appearance. Studies show the effectiveness of BOTOX® Cosmetic for migraines or tension headaches. The theory is that facial muscle contraction or tension may send a signal to the brain, which then results in events that trigger the migraine headache. At CosMedic Laser Clinic, BOTOX(® Cosmetic or Dysport is only administered by a physician, who may help you reduce or prevent headaches.
If you are seriously considering BOTOX® or Dysport® we would love to share more information and answer your questions in person. Call us at (408) 945-0400 today to schedule your FREE consultation.
Botox® Cosmetic, sometimes called "a facelift in a bottle" or "liquid facelift", is a purified protein. When small doses are injected directly into the muscles, impulses from the nerves to the injected muscle causing the wrinkles are blocked - allowing them to relax. This relaxing of the muscle allows the skin to smooth out persistent lines that which developed over time.
Botox(® treatments usually last about 10-15 minutes and keep the muscles that cause lines relaxed for up to 4 months. In some cases, with repeated treatments, results are dramatic and apparent within days and unlike surgery it is fast, simple and minimally invasive.
If you're considering a wrinkle treatment and are interested in understanding how Botox® or Dysport® can help you look younger and healthier we invite you to call us at 408-945-0400 to Book a FREE consultation.
Botox® For Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that that defines individuals who sweat more than the body would normally need to maintain optimal temperature.
There are two types of hyperhidrosis.
Focal Hyperhidrosis is localized to one or more of the following areas:
* Underarms
* Hands
* Feet
* Face
Generalized Hyperhidrosis
Also known as a secondary hyperhidrosis, this is actually caused by another underlying condition (e.g. endocrine disorders, menopause, obesity, nerve damage, and rarely, some types of drugs.
Botox® Injections are virtually painless
Botox(® injections interrupt the signal from the nerve to the sweat gland to reduce the sweating in the area that is affected. The injection is done with a very fine needle and, for treatment of the underarms, face and head, anesthesia is often not required as the procedure is virtually painless. For treatment of the hands and feet, local anesthesia is used to avoid injection discomfort.
The percent reduction in sweating in clinical study was 83% in 95% of participants. The effect of treatment can be immediate or take up to a week, with the average duration of effect after a single treatment being 7 months.
Contact Us 1-408-945-0400 or email us for Botox® special offers.
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Why Work With Us
Cosmetic & Laser Procedures by Physicians
Unlike other facilities and shopping mall med spas, at CosMedic Laser Clinic, you are under the direct care of a physician who will do your consultation, plan your treatments, do your laser and injectable treatments and will advise holistic health approach that is most comfortable and best medical aesthetics care for you.
We use the state of the art technology and non invasive virtually pain free treatments. Our physicians are involved in all phases i.e. consultations, treatments, and continuity of medical care. Contact us today to schedule your Free Consultation.
Our Philosophy
It is not About Us; it is all About You. We strive to make you look your best. Aesthetics is an art. It is fusion of Cosmetic and Medicine resulting in CosMedic. At CosMedic Laser Clinic, you will be under the care of a board certified physician performing medical aesthetics and skin care procedures and coaching you on your health and wellness with holistic medical approach to turn back the clock!
As specialists in medical aesthetics, skin care and laser services, CosMedic Laser Clinic is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and health of your skin, face and body with comfortable yet effective treatments and cutting edge technology that our Silicon Valley will expect. Our clients enjoy the benefits of skin care by experienced physician and staff equipped with advanced technology, safe, effective, FDA approved and virtually painless procedures done by physician.
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Questions About Botox® Cosmetic Injections
It is most effective for wrinkles that are visible when smiling, laughing, raising the eyebrows or for crow's feet around the eyes. These wrinkles are called "dynamic" and tend to be much less noticeable when your face is completely relaxed. It also works well for bands in the neck.
The best candidates for the procedure are adults over the age of 18. However, if you are between the ages of 12 to 18; please consult pediatrician and the aesthetic physician to see if you will be a good candidate. In many cases, wrinkles in people over 65 are "static" and do not change when relaxing the face. Other procedures would work better for these patients, including Lasers, Radiesse and other dermal fillers injections. Each person is different however, and should undergo a consultation to determine the most effective treatment plan. Consultation is FREE at Cosmedic laser clinic.
A very small amount of Botox® Cosmetic is injected into each of the target areas using a very small needle or using needleless mesotherapy. Because the needle is fine, only a small amount of the liquid is injected and the associated discomfort is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a light pinch. No sedation or local anesthetic is necessary and you can resume normal activities immediately afterwards.
Botox injections are very small and done with a tiny needle that usually does not cause discomfort. The pressure sensation associated with the injection goes away very quickly and patients can return to normal activities immediately after the procedure. We use expensive Japanese made INVISIBLE needles for lest discomfort.
Generally, most people start to recognize the benefits in 3-5 days following treatment. You will not necessarily feel anything different but you will notice a decrease in the wrinkles at the treated areas. If you do not see the desired results be patient as some people may take up to two weeks to see the improvement.
After 3 to 4 months of treatment most people start to see their wrinkles return. In some individuals the benefits may last up to six months and in a few the wrinkles may start to return as soon as two months. Mounting evidence suggests that the effectiveness of the Botox last longer with successive new treatments. We hope you enjoyed the benefits of your Botox treatment and it is our pleasure to help you reach your goals. As always if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to call us anytime.
Botox treatment takes three to eight days to take full effect which sometimes can be hastened by contracting the facial muscles. The results usually last from 3 to 5 months. Often, repeated treatments can lead to longer results. The effects of Botox® Cosmetic are confined to the treatment sites.
As the Botox treatment wears off the wrinkles will begin to reappear but frequently they are not as deep or noticeable. It requires three to four Botox injections to maintain the smooth, youthful appearance year round. With repeat treatments, the effects tend to last longer thus requiring fewer injections.
No. Most people return to work or normal activities immediately following treatment. It is recommended however, that you avoid exercise, heavy lifting and massaging the injected area for one day. Give us 15 minutes and look 5 years younger.
BOTOX® has been found to give relief to Migraine sufferers. The treatment of severe headaches may really belongs to neurologists, not cosmetic surgeons. But BOTOX® for migraine is helpful and we can help with medicines and Botox.
Bruising is rare but it is a possibility. Those who are on aspirin, aspirin containing products, high doses of Vitamin E, natural alternatives such as Ginger, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng and Garlic may increase the likelihood of a bruise occurring. If you do develop a bruise it will resolve like any other bruise you have experienced in the past over the next week. Cover up makeup may be helpful to you. But do not be overly concerned the wrinkle reducing benefits of your Botox will far out last your bruise. We use special Japanese invisible needles to minimize any bruising.
This is not very common occurrence. As a matter of fact Botox® and Dysport® are now used to treat those with headaches. However, if you do experience a headache your usual method to treat a headache should suffice. We recommend you stay away from aspirin or aspirin containing products. Motrin, Tylenol, cool compresses and dimmed lights are all traditional methods of relieving headaches pain.
We recommend you to wait 6-12 hours after your treatment before applying your make-up. If you must apply it before 6-12 weeks gently clean the area and gingerly apply the make-up. A gentle make-up that is designed for those with sensitive skin is better suited for the recently treated area.
Botox migrating to an undesirable location is highly unlikely although its occurrence has been reported. If Botox® were to get into the eyelid you could experience a difference in position between the two eyelids. This occurrence is highly unlikely but if you feel as though your eyelids are asymmetric let us know. We can prescribe eye drops, which will improve the discrepancy between your eyelids. Also you need not to worry, the asymmetry usually rapidly resolves over 2-6 week period of time and it is not permanent.
Please call 408-945-0400 for FREE Botox® and or Dysport® consultation to ask your questions and to see what is the right treatment for you. Or just Contact Us and send us an email.
Botox - No Wrinkle & No Lines
Was looking for a job. Hard to compete with young guys. I fnally decided to get a fresh look and see the doc. I was recommended by a friend to Dr. Malhotra. Had Dysport/Botox and fillers and laser skin treatment.
I had deep frown lines on my forhead and loss in cheeks and nasal lines. Also got lifted my face with Radieese filler and skin laser tratment. They lines are GONE! and face is fuller and younger. Dr. Malhotra got not only good hands but good aesthetic sense. She really did a great job. Good price. Had free consultation. Almost painless. Instant Great results!. Highy recommend her.
By the way I did get the job after the treatment in this tough silicon valley. It is not just the face lift got me the job but it did help!. Everyone at work thinks I am a decade younger than my real age. It has been 5 months and now I got to visit the clinic again to get rid of 4 inches of my waist line and rejuvenate my face again.
Highly Recommended. I got Dysport / Botox and Radiesse fillers. I definitely got better results than I had ever before!. She got good hands and knows what she is doing. Affordable too.
I got also Pixel a laser treatment a fractional laser. My skin got rejuvenated and looked great after a week. Great results!. My friends ask me, you look great, how you did it?. I said it is Dr. Malhotra's laser that did it. I do look 10 years younger after the non invasive, quick one hour treatment.
I am super excited to share my experience as, I had many different treatments done to my face Dr Malhotra is very experienced and takes extra effort and make sure to explain me each part of the process of all the treatments.
I am really happy to see the results after getting laser hair removal, perlane fillers and botox treatments.
I went for laser hair removal and for skin issues. Dr. Malhotra did the FREE consult and spent lot of time to alleviate my fear and answer my questions.
Dr. Malhotra did hair removal with their Alma Laser Hair Removal which was quick, painless and effective. I will go for additional laser treatments.
I also got Botox for my frown lines and Pixel fractional laser for my face. The laser tratment was painless and felt like sun burn. But 5 days later my skin looked fantastic and frown lines gone! I looked rested and 7 year younger.
Their prices are very reasonable and procedures are always performed by the doctor. I recommend Dr. Neema Malhotra highly.
I have acne and acne scars since my puberity and did not have much success in treating my acne. I went to website and learnt about treatment options.
The doctor did the consult and it was free!. She explained options and prescribed combination therapy of applying medicine to skin and laser to kill bacteria and Pixel laser treatment for my scars. I had several treatments. My acne has reduced and skin looks alive and smooth. I highly recommend this small clinic where the care is directly given by Dr. Neema Malhotra.
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I stopped by Kitebeach in Juno last weekend. Damien LeRoy was setting up some great new gear for a demo. He had a couple of foil boards, always entertaining but also something new. He had a quiver of the new 2014 Velocity VMG (velocity made good) race kites for demo. All I had with me was an iPhone for photos so here goes.
Damo pumps up. The Velocity is a pure race kite developed for and by racers. Despite that it has some nice attributes for normal kiting too, like nice big, long duration jumps! Damo tells me the kite has lighter pressure, is faster and has easier turning, is higher aspect and constructed of superlightweight materials, uses a front pulley-less bridal and is registered for racing with the IKA. He tells me they put a lot of effort into fine tuning and developing this kite for 2014.
Some sideshore wind just turned on so Damo starts launching kites. The Velocity is a high aspect BOW kite.
The control system has a number of changes including no IDS for the racing kite, a cam cleat for trimming with a long throw on the trimming line. Had trouble keeping the shadow dudes hands off of it!
New trimming hardware all around.
There is a nice spinnable leash attachment.
Showing off that high aspect shape in flight.
So, that is a quick look at this new high end racing kite for 2014. I understand that this kite will be available from a small number of retailers, perhaps only about six to eight.
XL Kites shot a review video on the new kite.
More about the Velocity on Cabrinha's website:

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Talk about a case of extreme counterprogramming: At a time of year when much of TV is on a sugar high with sweet-natured holiday fare, TNT defiantly goes gangster with "Mob City," a three-week limited series. Instead of pushing mistletoe and holly, it's all about cops, robbers and killers.
The sleek saga from Frank Darabont ("The Walking Dead") is based on John Buntin's nonfiction best-seller, "L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City." It whisks viewers back to post-WWII Los Angeles, home to glamorous movie stars, powerful studio bigwigs and returning war heroes.
But it's also a city with a seamy side - one caught between a police force plagued by widespread corruption and a dangerous criminal network determined to make L.A. the hub of its West Coast operations.
As a disillusioned character observes in the opening hour, it's beautiful to behold from a distance, but "up close, it's all gutter."
"Mob City" contains traces of the extraordinary 1997 film "L.A. Confidential" and the classic noir crime dramas of old. Darabont is clearly a big fan of the genre, and it shows. This is a strikingly handsome production filled with luscious and hypnotic images. You can almost taste the Scotch whisky as jazz bands jam the night away in swanky nightclubs.
On the downside, Darabont lays it on a little too thick, not only with the moody visuals, but with an abundance of gangster and noir cliches. Consequently, "Mob City" at times veers a little too close to parody.
In the middle of it all is Marine-turned-cop Joe Teague, a stoic tough guy played by Jon Bernthal, whom "Walking Dead" fans will recognize for his portrayal of the ill-fated Shane. Perfect for this role, Bernthal has a rugged mug that you'd envision belonging to a character in a Raymond Chandler novel. Indeed, during an interview with TV Guide, Darabont said he penned the part for the actor largely because he "looks like a throwback to another era."
Early on in the opener, Teague hooks up with a hapless comedian (Simon Pegg) who wants the cop to provide some backup muscle in a blackmail scheme aimed at notorious wiseguy Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (the wonderful Ed Burns). The plot catches the attention of LAPD Capt. William Parker (Neal McDonough), an earnest leader determined to rid his city of violent vermin like Siegel and Mickey Cohen (Jeremy Luke). Several intriguing plot twists ensue.
While "Mob City" does have its weaknesses, including patches of starchy dialogue, it offsets them with some magnetic performances. Among the standouts are Robert Knepper as a tightly coiled, trigger-happy psychopath, and the alluring Alexa Davalos, who comfortably slips into the high heels of the show's requisite femme fatale. She brings a sure touch to all her scenes.
And they aren't the only gangsters who will be showing up on TV this month. On Dec. 8, the freshly minted miniseries "Bonnie & Clyde" launches simultaneously on three cable networks - Lifetime, A&E and History.
Ah, yes, nothing like a bunch of gun-toting criminals to get you in the mood for the holidays.
BELL IS SILENCED: You might not have ever watched the late night show "Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell." Heck, you might not have ever heard of it. But the recent decision by cable channel FXX to cancel it is a significant - and regrettable - one.
Hosted by a black comedian who honed his considerable skills in the Bay Area, and fortified by a talented multicultural writing staff, "Totally Biased" was a show like none other on television. It had a brazenly offbeat approach and dealt with politics and race and a wide array of sociological issues that the medium doesn't typically embrace. And it gave voice to a lot of people who are too often underrepresented.
Plus, it was funny.
"Totally Biased," which was executive produced by Chris Rock, seemed to be carving out a nice little niche for itself when it debuted last year as a weekly show on FX. But then an unfortunate decision was made to expand it to a nightly format in September and move it to FXX, a brand-new cable offshoot that even Sherlock Holmes might have trouble locating.
It was too big of a hurdle to overcome. Ratings sank, and the plug was pulled.
Count me among those who are sad to see it go. I can only hope that Bell gets another chance on TV. His is a voice that deserves to be heard.
Contact Chuck Barney at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/chuckbarney and Facebook.com/bayareanewsgroup.chuckbarney.
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When: 9 p.m. Dec. 4
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- 4 ounces of grated cheddar cheese
- 12 slices of bacon, blanched
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 tablespoons pickle relish
- Preheat the griddle. Make one slit about 1/2-inch thick down the side of each hot dog. Fill the each slit with 1-ounce of the grated cheese. Wrap three slices of the blanched bacon tightly around each cheese filled hot dog. Place the hot dogs on the hot griddle. Weigh down each hot dog using either a waffle iron or some other weight. Remove the weight every 2 to 3 minutes to turn the hot dog. Place the weight back on the hot dog and continue to cook until all four sides are seared, about 8 to 10 minutes total cooking time.
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Masterstroke by Gizmodo Alum "Uncle" Joel Johnson, and that guy Gary He, deposed King of the Internet. I love the Internet. And these guys.
Oh, and read the awesome Deadspin Scoop about Manti Te'o's fake dead girlfriend if you haven't already. Go now, or you won't have anything to say to anybody.


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State Codes and StatutesStatutes > South-carolina > Title-7 > Chapter-9
Title 7 - Elections
SECTION 7-9-10. Certification and decertification of political parties.
Political parties desiring to nominate candidates for offices to be voted on in a general or special election shall, before doing so, have applied to the State Election Commission (Commission) for certification as such. Parties shall nominate candidates of that party on a regular basis, as provided in this title, in order to remain certified. Any certified political party that fails to organize on the precinct level as provided by Section 7-9-50, hold county conventions as provided by Sections 7-9-70 and 7-9-80, and hold a state convention as provided by Section 7-9-100; that fails to nominate candidates for national, state, multi-county district, countywide, or less than countywide office by convention or party primary as provided by Sections 7-11-20, 7-11-30, and 7-13-40; and that fails to certify the candidates as provided by Section 7-13-350 in at least one of two consecutive general elections held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of an even-numbered year, or that fails to nominate and certify candidates in any other election which might be held within the period of time intervening between the two general elections, must be decertified by the State Election Commission. The party must be notified in writing of its decertification at the last address of record. If the notification of decertification is returned as undeliverable, it must be placed on file in the office of the State Election Commission and with the Secretary of State.
Any decertified party or any noncertified party, organization, or association may obtain certification as a political party at any time by filing with the Commission a petition for the certification signed by ten thousand or more registered electors residing in this State, giving the name of the party, which must be substantially different from the name of any other party previously certified.
No petition for certification may be submitted to the Commission later than six months prior to any election in which the political party seeking certification wishes to nominate candidates for public office.
At the time a petition is submitted to the Commission for certification, the Commission shall issue a receipt to the person submitting the petition which reflects the date the petition was submitted and the total number of signatures contained therein. Once the petition is received by the Commission, the person submitting the petition shall not submit or add additional signatures.
If the Commission determines, after checking the validity of the signatures in the petition, that it does not contain the required signatures of registered electors, the person submitting the petition must be notified and shall not submit any new petition seeking certification as a political party under the same name for one year from the date the petition was rejected.
Once a petition for certification has been submitted and rejected by the Commission, the same signatures may not be submitted in any subsequent petition to certify a new political party.
Once submitted for verification, a petition for certification may not be returned to the political party, organization, or association seeking certification, but shall become a part of the permanent records of the Commission.
SECTION 7-9-20. Qualifications for party membership and voting in primary election.
The qualifications for membership in a certified party and for voting at a party primary election include the following: The applicant for membership, or voter, must be at least eighteen years of age or become so before the succeeding general election, and must be a registered elector and a citizen of the United States and of this State. No person may belong to any party club or vote in any primary unless he is a registered elector. The state convention of any political party, organization, or association in this State may add by party rules to the qualifications for membership in the party, organization, or association and for voting at the primary elections if such qualifications do not conflict with the provisions of this section or with the Constitution and laws of this State or of the United States.
SECTION 7-9-30. Party clubs; title, organization, officers, and committees.
One party club may be organized in each general election voting precinct provided for by law and each of the clubs shall have a distinct title: "The __________ Club of the __________ Party." Each club shall elect a president and one or more vice-presidents, a secretary and treasurer, a precinct or club secretary, and a district executive committeeman for each polling place within a precinct and may have such working committees as it considers necessary.
In the absence of the precinct or club district executive committeeman or in case of his inability to act, unless it is otherwise provided in the party rules, the club district executive committeeman shall designate another member of the club to perform his duties or the members of the club shall elect a club district executive committeeman to take his place.
The officers of the party club shall be reported to the clerk of court of the county prior to the county convention; any club which does not reorganize before the county convention but reorganizes thereafter as provided in Section 7-9-50 shall report the names of its officers to the clerk of court within seven days. The reports shall be public record.
SECTION 7-9-40. Party club membership and activities; membership lists; one voting place per club; absentee voting.
Members of a political party must belong to the club in the voting precinct set forth in their respective registration records. The poll list of the primary of the preceding primary election is the prima facie list of the members of each club for the purpose of club organization and the election of delegates to the county convention. There may not be more than one voting place for each club. Federal, state, and county officers temporarily residing at or near the capital or county seat may retain their membership and voting rights in their former home clubs. No person may take part in any club meeting, vote in any primary, or be elected a delegate to any county convention except in the club of the voting precinct set forth in his or her registration record.
SECTION 7-9-50. Meetings of clubs.
The president or five members may call all special meetings of the club, except for reorganization, provided for in the succeeding paragraph. At least forty-eight hours' public notice of all special meetings must be given in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the club is situated.
The clubs must meet for reorganization at the usual place of meeting, at the time and on the day as determined by the county committee no later than two weeks prior to the county convention. A notice must be published by the county committee once a week for two consecutive weeks not more than three weeks nor less than two weeks before the meeting date in a newspaper having general circulation in the county. If an existing club fails to reorganize on the day fixed, the county chairman may fix a day for the club to meet for reorganization by giving two weeks' notice.
SECTION 7-9-60. County committees.
The clubs in each county shall be held together and operate under the control of a county committee, which shall consist of one member from each club to be elected by the club and shall also include the State Executive Committeeman from such county. The committee, when elected, shall appoint its own officers (except the chairman, who shall be elected by the county convention), who shall not necessarily be members of the committee. A vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled by the club through the loss of whose member by death, resignation or otherwise the vacancy occurs, except that if the office of the county chairman shall become vacant by death, resignation or otherwise, the committee may fill the vacancy by electing a chairman to serve until the organization of the next regular county convention. An officer of the county committee who is not a member of the committee shall not be entitled to vote on any question, except the chairman and then only in case of a tie vote. The tenure of office of the committee shall be until the day of the county convention in each general election year.
SECTION 7-9-70. County conventions; notice, time and delegates.
County conventions must be held during a twelve-month period ending March thirty-first of every general election year during a month determined by the state committee as provided in Section 7-9-100. The county committee shall set the date, time, and location during the month designated by the state committee for the county convention to be held; however, the date set by the county committee for the county convention must be at least two weeks prior to the state convention. When a month in a nongeneral election year is chosen for the county convention, it must be held for the purpose of reorganization only. The date, time, and location that the county convention must be reconvened during the general election year to nominate candidates for public office to be filled in the general election must be set by county committee. Notices, both for the convention to be held for reorganization and for the reconvened convention to nominate candidates, must be published by the county committee, once a week for two consecutive weeks, not more than three nor less than two weeks, before the day in a newspaper having general circulation in the county. The convention must be composed of delegates elected from the clubs in the county, one delegate for every twenty-five members and major fraction thereof, based upon the number of votes polled in the first primary of the preceding general election year or based upon the number of votes for presidential electors at the last preceding general election therefor from the precinct as determined by the state committee. The same basis must be used in all precincts; or if the last preceding nominations were by convention, the representation must be based upon the number of votes for presidential electors at the last preceding general election therefor from the precinct. The list of delegates certified to by the president and secretary of each club shall constitute the temporary roll of the county convention. Where new precincts have been created or where the areas of precincts have been redefined, the party executive committee of the affected counties shall apportion delegates from the clubs representing the precincts.
SECTION 7-9-80. County conventions; organization and conduct of business.
Each county convention shall be called to order by the county chairman and shall proceed to elect a temporary president, a temporary secretary and a committee on credentials for the purpose of organizing. When organized, it shall elect a permanent president, a secretary and treasurer. It shall also elect the county chairman, the county vice-chairman and a member of the State committee from the county and as many delegates to the State convention as triple the number of members from the county in the House of Representatives, plus one. But county conventions at their discretion may elect double the number of delegates in which case each delegate shall have one-half vote. The secretary of the convention shall keep a record of the proceedings in the minute book.
All officers except delegates shall be reported to the clerk of court of the county and to the Secretary of State prior to the State convention. The reports shall be public record.
SECTION 7-9-90. State committee.
The state committee is composed of one member from each county, elected by the county conventions, the state chairman and state vice-chairman, elected by the state convention; and for the Republican and Democratic party state committees, the president of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women and the president of the South Carolina Federation of Democratic Women ex officio are members of their respective state committees. Those persons named as members of the national executive committee of a national party are ex officio members of the state committee. If the office of state chairman or state vice-chairman becomes vacant, the state committee may fill the vacancy by electing a chairman or vice-chairman to serve until the organization of the next regular state convention. The state committee shall choose its other officers, not necessarily from the membership. The state chairman may vote only in case of a tie. The state committee shall meet at the call of the state chairman or any five members and at a time and place as he may appoint. Vacancies on the state committee, other than in the offices of state chairman and state vice-chairman, and the presidents of the women's federations must be filled by the respective county committees. The members of the state committee shall continue in office for two years from the time of their election, and until their successors are elected. The state committee shall nominate presidential electors and a vacancy in the state ticket of electors or in the national committee of a party must be filled by the state committee by a majority of the whole committee.
SECTION 7-9-100. State convention.
The state convention shall meet at a location in this State determined by the state committee to have adequate facilities during a thirteen-month period ending May fifteenth of every general election year on a day and at a time fixed by the state committee and announced publicly at least ten days before the meeting. The state committee shall notify the delegates to the state convention of the accommodations that are available for the delegates during the convention. This listing must be as complete as practicable and must include the accommodations in close proximity to the convention site as well as any other accommodations that are chosen by the state committee. This notice must include the name and location of the accommodations, the cost per day, and any discounts or surcharges that are applicable during the period of the convention. Should the state committee fix the date for the state convention in a nongeneral election year, it must be held for the purpose of reorganization only. The convention to be held for the purpose of nominating candidates for public office to be filled in the general election must be held in the general election year. At the time that the state committee sets the date for the state convention it shall set what month during the twelve-month period ending March thirty-first of every general election year that the county convention must be held. If it sets a month in a nongeneral election year for the county conventions to be held for the purpose of reorganization, it must set a month during the general election year for the county convention to be reconvened for the purpose of nominating candidates for public office to be filled in the general election. Sufficient advance notice of the month set for county conventions must be given to county executive committees so that the public notices required by law may be met. The convention must be composed of delegates elected by the county conventions. Each county is entitled to one delegate for each six thousand residents of the county, according to the latest official United States Census, plus two additional members. If a county has a fractional portion of population of at least three thousand residents above its last six thousand resident figure it is entitled to an additional delegate. When the state convention assembles, it must be called to order by the chairman of the state committee. A temporary president must be nominated and elected by the convention, and after its organization the convention shall proceed immediately to the election of permanent officers and to the transaction of business. When the business has concluded it shall adjourn sine die, or may recess. The state chairman may recall the state convention into special session at any time he determines appropriate.
The officers of the state convention must be a president, vice president, two secretaries, and a treasurer. Each county delegation to a state convention may fill any vacancies therein. Any county failing or refusing to organize under the provisions of this title may not have representation in the state convention. The state officers must be reported to the Secretary of State and to the State Election Commission within fifteen days of their election and the reports must be public record.
SECTION 7-9-105. Use of state funds for state conventions prohibited.
No state funds shall in any manner be used for the purpose of holding conventions pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-9-100.
SECTION 7-9-110. Conducting elections or primaries in facilities receiving state funds.
A political party or the State Election Commission may conduct a primary or election, without charge, in any facility that receives state funds for support or operation. The use of the facility, pursuant to the provisions of this section, is subject to the availability of the facility as determined by the facility's governing entity.


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Common Name: Oscar, Velvet Cichlid
Scientific Name: Astronotus Ocellatus
Size: up to 16"/40cm
Min. Tank Size: 60-75gallon minimum with a footprint of atleast 48"*18"
Temparment: Semi-Aggressive
Origins: River systems of Peru and Brazil
Don't be fooled by that cute little 1" baby happily following your finger the length of the LFS aquarium, these fish grow large and grow fast. They also have a knack for eating unsuspecting tankmates that could fit in their mouths. Despite its popularity and common place in the petfish trade...these fish are by no means for everyone. They require a dedicated keeper who is willing to put up with their sometimes less than social behavior as well as the demands that come along with owning a large fish.
These fish come in several diffrent colors/patterns and fin types due to modern breeding....these include the olive, red, tiger, lutino, albino, and recently the lemon. These are available in the standard fin and a recent addition of the veil-tail. No matter color...all Oscars share the same general personality traits, they are all generally a food loving, happy to greet its owner, easily spooked large cichlid. Which at times can suddenly take on a temper and viciously defend its territory against anything that invades even its beloved owners hand.
The aquarium setup should be moderate to allow swimming room for this soon to be large fish. Do include some decor as Oscars when scared do like to be able to hide. Avoid sharp decor as when spooked the fish will dart threw the tank to get to its hiding place. Live plants should be added with caution, Oscars will sometimes take tank decorating upon themselves and re-arrange things as they see fit. When it comes to live plants its truely a trial and error sequence somtimes it works sometimes it doesnt.
Filtration is perhaps the most important aspect into keeping and Oscar, IME its best to use a Canister filter/Power filter combination. Circulating the tanks volume around 10X per hour. These are large fish which produce alot of wase and are often times messy eaters. Waterchanges should be done a minimum of 25% weekly to ensure a clean healthy aquairum system as oscars are prone to HITH disease which is brought on by poor water conditions and poor diet.
Feeding the Oscar is by no means difficult, they are rarely picky eaters and will voraciously eat anything that tips their water. A good high quality pelleted food should be the staple of the diet, its also safe to add chunks of raw shrimp and seafood as well as some lightly blanched fresh veggies to the diet. Frozen fish foods as well as Freeze dried foods also make for a good treat for the fish. Avoid feeding live feeder fish as these are poor in nutrition and have a potentially high risk for disease introduction into the aquarium. If you must feed live foods Crickets and Earthworms are much better options.
Oscars typically reach sexual maturity at around 8", obtaining a mated pair is best done by buying a group of young oscars and allowing them to grow up together and pick their own mates. Oscars have distinct personalities and just because one fish is male and the other female does not necessarily mean that they are compatible and thus will breed. Sexing these fish is not accurate by any means outside of venting these fish, there are several myths about shape of fins or girth of body and so on but these are definatly not always accurate. Generally speaking, male oscars will appear more long and slender compared to a similar sized female which will appear to be a more rounded fish.
In conclusion owning an Oscar is a very enjoyable experience. They are hardy and adaptive. Provide them with a good clean well filtered aquarium and a satisfactory diet and you will enjoy your Oscar for well over 15 years.


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Actress Leah Remini has left the Church of Scientology after undergoing years of "interrogations" and "thought modification," the New York Post reports.
The King of Queens and Family Tools star fell out of favor with the organization after questioning David Miscavige's leadership and challenging the policy to have members disconnect from family members on the outside, according to the Post.
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"I wish to share my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming positive response I have received from the media, my colleagues, and fans from around the world. I am truly grateful and thankful for all your support," Remini said in a statement Thursday evening.
Remini's other alleged indiscretions included questioning the whereabouts of Miscavige's wife, Shelly, at Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' wedding. Shelly Miscavige was last seen in public in 2007.
The Church of Scientology has denied all of Remini's allegations, according to the Post.


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Pohl Force Foxtrot Three Outdoor Folder 4.44" Stonewashed Niolox Plain Blade, Black G10/Titanium Handle - 1043
PL1043: Foxtrot Three Outdoor
Pohl Force
Readers of the German special interest magazine "Messer-Magazin" voted the Foxtrot among the top three knives of 2013 - for good reason: Foxtrot One and Two were characterized by an elegant design, a five-millimeter Santoku blade and a RotoBlock® safety feature. Now the Foxtrot Three is hitting the streets with the same five-millimeter thick blade stock, now in a wicked tanto design. LionSteel's manufacturing quality is evident in this awesome folder and their proprietary RotoBlock® is essentially a nut that cinches down on the locking leaf completely immobilizing it. Although safeties aren't for everyone, the RotoBlock® works very well and can have its tension adjusted with the center bolt. It also serves to protect over-extension of the lock arm when releasing it.
A wide range of accessories makes a Foxtrot series knife an individual, elegant and robust companion.
The EOD product line consists of premium knives for particularly extreme demands. Their renowned production partner LionSteel located in the city of Maniago, Italy, perfectly manufactures the EOD series according to Pohl Force's stringent design and quality requirements.
All EOD series blades are laser-cut from one piece, the ergonomic scales are 3D-CNC milled, and therefore produced from a single piece of material. The D2 or Niolox steel hardened to 59 HRC guarantees absolute reliability and durability even in extreme applications.
**Comes with a removable thumb disk so the knife can be operated as a one or two-hand opener for legality concerns.
- Massive two-piece handle made of G-10 and Titanium
- Stonewash finished blade
- Frame lock with additional Rotoblock backup
- Handle and spacers made of G-10 material milled out - 3D machined
- High skid resistance by milled grooves
- Handle shape allows firm purchase in various grips
- Handles secured by large bolts, removable and adjustable
- Flexible lanyard for individual adjustment to the wrist
- Pocket clip can be mounted depending on the application order in 2 different positions
- Blade Length: 4.44" (11.3 cm)
- Blade Steel: Niolox Tool Steel, 59HRC
- Blade Thickness: 0.196" (5 mm)
- Handle Material: G10 Face Scale and Titanium Lock
- Handle Thickness: 0.62" (16 mm)
- Overall Length: 10.236" (26.0 cm)
- Weight: 7.76 oz. (220 g)
- Made in Italy


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Baby Shapes Shower Cupcakes
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Our gourmet cupcakes have won multiple awards, from Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly" to being named among 2018's "Best Cupcakes in America" by The Daily Meal. What makes them so good? So much care and love goes into our cupcakes. We bake them from scratch using high quality ingredients like real vanilla, premium butter and Belgian chocolate. And we take the time to make each cupcake look perfect. What can we say... we have a passion for cupcakes!


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Lincoln News
Lincoln Property Company Hosts Communities for the Cure in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Lincoln employees are invited to show their support to women affected by breast cancer by wearing pink shirts and ribbons to work on that day. "The vast majority of our employees are women and many of them have been touched by the disease. We want to honor and support them in any way we can," said Jennifer Staciokas , Vice President of Marketing & Training for Lincoln Property Company.
This is the second year Lincoln Property Company has hosted Communities for the Cure. Jo Ann Peaden , a tenured employee based in Dallas, Texas, made the request for LPC to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month last year. "I have been on this breast cancer journey now off and on for 17 years. I have met a few other co-workers that are also breast cancer survivors; we have talked about our journeys and how it affects our loved ones and other co-workers," says Jo Ann.
She suggested LPC show support to this cause due to the company's involvement in "many different programs to support employees and their families." One such program is Lincoln's own in-house charity, Lincoln Charities, Inc. Lincoln Charities, Inc. serves Lincoln employees and their families in times of need and is dedicated to inspiring hope and restoring welfare through the generosity of fellow employees, vendors, and business partners. "We hope that by hosting Communities for the Cure, it will encourage any of our employees faced with a hardship caused by breast cancer to come forward and request assistance," says Ms. Staciokas.
As an advocate for breast cancer awareness, Jo Ann is dedicated to helping find a cure. "Communities for the Cure is definitely a start. I am very thankful for this support from Lincoln Property Company. It is just another reason why Lincoln is the best company to work for." She also says that it proves the employer's tagline to be true "A company for people. A company about people."
About Lincoln Charities, Inc.
The mission of Lincoln Charities, Inc. is to serve Lincoln employees and their families in times of need. It is dedicated to inspiring hope and restoring welfare through the generosity of fellow employees, vendors, and business partners.
The charity is intended to help Lincoln employees when they are faced with a catastrophic, life-changing event such as a house fire, natural disaster, or sudden, unexpected death of a spouse. It is a way for Lincoln employees to help each other.
Lincoln Charities, Inc. is the only official charity of Lincoln Property Company and Lincoln Military Housing.
About Lincoln Property Company
Lincoln Property Company helps people find affordable apartments that fit their needs and to appeal to their tastes. Lincoln is currently ranked as the third largest property manager in the United States, with over 140,000 apartment units currently under management and is known as a leader in the residential property management field. In addition, over 70% of Lincoln's apartment management portfolio is comprised of fee management accounts for third party investors.
For more information on Lincoln Property Company, please visit Lincoln's Management Services or visit LincolnApts.com for apartment listings in your area.
You can also follow Lincoln Property Company on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Staciokas, Vice President - Marketing & Training
214-740-3300 | firstname.lastname@example.com
SOURCE Lincoln Property Company


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Today's Best Bet:
· The Lower Cape Outreach Council will hold a Beatles anniversary celebration, called "A Little Help from Our Friends," 5 to 8 p.m. at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, featuring entertainment by Beatles historian and musician Tom Kelley and music by Tim Sweeney and the Fringe, plus food from local restaurants, a cash bar and an exhibit and sale of iconic Beatles-era photographs by Rowland Scherman. The event is part of the council's annual "Week of Hope," taking place Saturday through May 23, featuring special offers from more than 100 local businesses. Concert admission is the Week of Hope button ($20 at local businesses) that also works for the discounts. Proceeds help support a food assistance program.
· International folk dance, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Masjah Studio, upstairs, 181 Route 137, East Harwich. $5. 508-237-2650.
· Square and round dancing, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dennis Senior Center, 1045 Route 134. $7. www.nau-sets.org. 508-237-3057.
· Patrick's Trivia Quiz, 7 p.m. Tuesday, O'Shea's Olde Inne, 348 Main St. (Route 28), West Dennis. 508-398-8887.
· Texas Hold 'em tournaments, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Red Face Jack's Sports Pub, Route 28, West Yarmouth. $5. 774-208-1112.
· Trivia with Dan, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Starvin' Marlin, 2377 Main St., Brewster. 774-323-0707.
· Trivia with Cubey, 8 p.m. Tuesday, British Beer Company, 412 Main St., Hyannis. 508-771-1776.
Karaoke/open mic:
· Karaoke Dance Party, 9 p.m. Friday and Tuesday, Cape Cod Claddagh Inn, 77 Main St., West Harwich. 508-432-6333.
· Karaoke with DJ Andy, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Liam Maguire's Irish Pub, 273 Main St., Falmouth. 508-548-0285.
· Sean Brennan and the Skiffs, 9 p.m. Tuesday, O'Shea's Olde Inne, 348 Main, St., West Dennis. 508-398-8887.
· Gallery talk by Barbara Sparre, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cahoon Museum of American Art, 9 North St., Mashpee Commons (temporary location). In conjunction with exhibit "Retrospective of the Works by Richard Sparre"; on view through June 8. 508-428-7581.
· Voices of Poetry, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Brewster Ladies' Library, 1822 Main St. Night of poetry and music. Readings by accomplished poets Elizabeth Bradfield, Leonard Germinara, Kristin Knowles, and Maria Nazos; eight-string guitar by Fred Fried. Refreshments. 508-896-3913. FREE!
Capsule movie reviews
ALAN PARTRIDGE 2 1/2 stars. Steve Coogan imports his long-running stock comic character to the U.S. Partridge, a small-town British DJ, is a vainglorious twit. In this thin feature he gets caught up in a siege at his station that goes on far, far too long. 1 hr. 30 R (profanity, violence, nudity) — David Hiltbrand
THE ATTORNEY 3 1/2 stars. A hustler-attorney's life changes when he takes on a case involving a student who was arrested and tortured by the South Korean government in this true story. 2 hrs. 07 No MPAA rating (profanity, mild violence, scenes of torture, smoking) — Tirdad Derakhshani
BAD WORDS 2 1/2 stars. Jason Bateman stars as a cynically contemptuous 40-year-old who insists on competing in a national children's spelling bee. Rohan Chand plays his precocious 10-year-old sidekick. Wicked fun until it elects to go sappy. 1 hr. 28 R (pervasive profanity, nudity, sex, crude humor) — David Hiltbrand
BETHLEHEM 3 1/2 stars. Former Israeli intelligence officer and philosophy scholar Yuval Adler delivers a veritable masterpiece with his feature debut, a taut, edge-of-your-seat espionage thriller about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict co-written by noted Muslim Palestinian journalist Ali Waked. At once a deeply moving, violent tragedy, a rich character study, and a lacerating critique of both sides in the armed struggle, the film centers on the ambivalent relationship between an Israeli Secret Service and a Palestinian teen he cultivates as an informant. It's sure to haunt you. In Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles. 1 hr. 39 No MPAA rating (intense battle scenes, violence, profanity, smoking) — Tirdad Derakhshani
BLOOD TIES 2 stars. Celebrated for his extraordinary directorial debut, the lightning-paced Hitchcockian thriller "Ne Le Dis À Personne" ("Tell No One"), director Guillaume Canet's first English language film is a derivative somnolescent character study set in Brooklyn about two warring brothers on opposite sides of the law. Remade from an equally uneven 2008 French thriller, the film stars Clive Owen as a violent career criminal who returns to his old ways after a 12-year stretch in prison. Billy Crudup plays his baby brother, a timid, cerebral police detective unsure whether he should help his brother or hunt him down. A disappointing work despite a great cast that includes James Caan, Mila Kunis, Marion Cotillard, Noah Emmerich and Lili Taylor. 2 hrs. 07 R (violence, profanity, some sexual content, drug use, smoking) — Tirdad Derakhshani
BREATHE IN 2 1/2 stars. Felicity Jones is the homewrecker from across the pond in this graceful, muted, but ultimately unsatisfying tale of a piano prodigy who moves in with a family (Guy Pearce, Amy Ryan, a daughter played by Mackenzie Davis). Moral of the story: beware the pretty, pouty foreign exchange student, unless you want your whole life busted up. 1 hr. 38 R (profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
BRICK MANSIONS2 stars. Luc Besson produced this tediously felicitous remake of his thrilling 2004 action film District 13 starring the late Paul Walker as a Detroit cop who teams up with an anarchic civilian crime fighter (French parkour maestro David Belle) to take down a drug lord (RZA) who has hijacked a ticking nuclear bomb. See it if you must, but you'll have a better, happier, more fulfilled life if you rent the original. 1 hr. 30 PG-13 (profanity, violence, drug use, drug selling, guns, sexuality) — Tirdad Derakhshani
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 2 1/2 stars. The ninth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings Steve "Cap" Rogers (Chris Evans, sporting Popeye biceps) to modern-day Washington, D.C., where the old school "super soldier" struggles to come to terms with a preemptive, paranoid government mindset. With Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Robert Redford in a sinister supporting role. 2 hrs. 16 PG-13 (action, violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
CÉSAR CHÁVEZ 2 stars. This biopic looks at the labor leader's personal life and professional commitment in gaining rights for farmworkers. 1 hr. 41 PG-13 (violence, profanity, smoking) — Tirdad Derakhshani
DIVERGENT 3 stars. Dystopian teen drama, with Shailene Woodley as a Katniss Everdeen-type, defying the 22nd century post-apocalyptic social order, and Theo James as her mysterious, muscle-y warrior mentor. Adapted from the Veronica Roth novel, and directed, surefootedly, by Neil Burger ("Limitless, "The Illusionist) 2 hrs. 19 PG-13 (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
DOM HEMINGWAY3 stars. Jude Law, with mutton chop sideburns and a fierce swagger, chews up the scenery in this testosterone-fueled talkfest about a safecracker who's done his time in prison rather than rat out his boss. Twelve years later, Dom emerges from the slammer, looking for his reward. With Richard E. Grant and Demian Bichir. 1 hr. 33 R (violence, profanity, sex, nudity, drugs, adult themes) — Steven Rea
DRAFT DAY2 1/2 stars. Kevin Costner is the beleaguered general manager of the Cleveland Browns, trying to make the right decision on that fateful spring day when the NFL teams go culling through the college rosters. Ah, professional football: The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. The teleconferencing. With Jennifer Garner and Denis Leary. 1 hr. 52 PG-13 (profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
ENEMY 2 stars. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a gloomy Gus college prof, and as a struggling Toronto actor, in this dour doppelganger psycho-thriller from "Prisoners" director Denis Villeneuve. With Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon and Isabella Rossellini. 1 hr. 30 R (nudity, sex, profanity, violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
THE FACE OF LOVE 1 1/2 stars. Annette Bening and Ed Harris are trapped in Lifetime Channel-like mush, about a widow who meets a man who's a dead ringer for her dead husband. Love, longing and looniness ensue. 1 hr. 32 PG-13 (adult themes) — Steven Rea
FINDING VIVIAN MAIER 4 stars. A fascinating puzzle-piece mystery — and a revelatory portrait of an eccentic figure who worked as a nanny in Chicago, from the '50s through the '90s — and who dragged her charges through the city, taking pictures. The heretofore unknown street photographs are nothing less than brilliant; the documentary about this curious figure is a find in more ways than one. 1 hr. 23 No MPAA rating (adult themes) — Steven Rea
FRANKIE & ALICE 2 stars. Halle Berry acts up a storm in a strange, overheated film about a woman with disassociative identity disorder who flips between personalities. Stellan Skarsgard is the psychiatrist trying to help her integrate. 1 hr. 41 R (profanity, sexual themes, drug use) — David Hiltbrand
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL 4 stars. Wes Anderson's eighth, and most teeming film, is a Between the Wars comic caper set in a fictitious central European land, where Ralph Fiennes is the concierge of an elegant alpine hostelry. When a wealthy guest dies, and the will is read, a mad dash for money and a prized painting ensues. With Adrien Brody, Willem Defoe, F. Murray Abraham, Saoirse Ronan and newcomer Tony Revolori. Sublime. R (violence, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
HATESHIP LOVESHIP 3 stars. Kristen Wiig brings deft comic grace notes to her portrayal of a single, solitary caregiver who becomes the victim of a prank perpetrated by two teenage girls in this pitch-perfect adaptation of an Alice Munro story. Great cast includes Guy Pearce, Nick Nolte, Hailee Steinfeld and Sami Gayle. 1 hr. 44 R (sex, profanity, drugs, adult themes) — Steven Rea
A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 One-half star. A lazy sequel to an already miserable film, this insulting, profane spoof of recent horror hits has Marlon Wayans reprise his role as Malcolm, a reluctant hero who battled a demon who possessed his girlfriend (Essence Atkins) in the first pic. The new one is the same: He battles demons who are after his new lady (Jaime Pressly) and her two kids. 1 hr. 27 R (violence, graphic sexuality, pervasive profanity, ethnic slurs, drugs) — Tirdad Derakhshani
IN SECRET 1 1/2 stars. A kind of Frenchified "Postman Always Rings Twice," with a rowboating scenario straight out of "A Place in the Sun." Only, Émile Zola thought of it all first: This overwrought tale of obsessive love-turned-curdled love, of murder, money, and meddlesome acquaintances, is based on his 1867 novel" Thérèse Raquin. Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton, and Jessica Lange star. 1 hr. 52 R (sex, violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
IN THE BLOOD 2 stars. Mixed martial arts champ Gina Carano gets a bloody, B-movie vehicle to star in. When her husband disappears on the couple's Caribbean honeymoon, matters must be taken into her own hands — and fists, and feet. 1 hr. 47 R (violence, intense action, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
JOE 3 stars. Nicolas Cage flexes his muscles (and flares his nostrils) in this bourbon-soaked character study of a soul-wracked Texas tree cutter and the "little drifter kid" he befriends. With Tye Sheridan, from the not disimilar "Mud." 1 hr. 57 R (violence, profanity, sex, adult themes) — Steven Rea
KIDS FOR CASH 3 1/2 stars. A no-nonsense, no-stone-unturned documentary about the scandal that rocked Luzerne County, Pa., in 2009, in which a pair of judges pocketed $2.6 million after they helped facilitate the opening of a privately owned juvenile detention center. A center where one of the judges proceeded to send literally thousands of youths who stood before his bench — some of them charged with no more than classroom pranks. Chilling, powerful stuff. 1 hr. 42 PG-13 (profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
LE WEEK-END 3 stars. Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan, both terrific, are a long-married couple taking a getaway in that most romantic of cities, Paris. A walking and talking (and running) snapshot of a relationship and its ups and downs. With Jeff Goldblum as an old friend, whose invitation to dinner results in some soul-baring revelations. 1 hr. 33 R (profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON 4 stars. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, Hirokazu Koreeda's new film explores the bonds between parent and child — and what happens when a well-to-do couple discover their 6-year-old son is not, in fact, theirs. Full of gentle humor and piercing insight, an exploration of themes essential to us all. 2 hrs. 01 No MPAA rating (adult themes) — Steven Rea
THE LUNCHBOX 4 stars. Exquisite and exciting, exotic and inviting, this tale of a romance that begins with a misdelivered meal will put a smile on your face, a tear in your eye. Set in the teeming thrum of Mumbai, Ritesh Batran's first feature is full of whimsy and wisdom, and boasts a beautifully quiet and wholly realized performance from "Slumdog Millionaire's" Irrfan Khan. 1 hr. 44 PG (adult themes) — Steven Rea
MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN 3 stars. A time travel movie, a father-and-son movie, a boy-meets-girl movie, a movie that doggedly celebrates the art of the pun. But most significantly, this snappy adaptation of the '60s "Rocky and Bullwinkle" cartoon segments is a movie about the smartest creature on Earth — who just happens to be a beagle — and his adopted human boy. The bow-tied canine and his bespectacled kid find themselves ricocheting through the centuries, exploring history firsthand, and firstpaw. PG (cartoon violence) — Steven Rea
THE MONUMENTS MEN 2 stars. George Clooney, in epaulets and Clark Gable mustache, leads a gang of art experts, tasked with retrieving troves of artwork stolen by the Nazis in this throwback to Hollywood's war movies of yore. Alas, it's a throwback that's thrown its back out — limping along, trailed by battalions of stereotypes and ammo rounds of cliche. With Matt Damon, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett. 1 hr. 58 PG-13 (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
THE MUPPETS MOST WANTED 2 1/2 stars. An evil frog is masquerading as Kermit while the real thing is hopping mad in a Russian gulag. The premise doesn't matter once the songs and gags start flowing. Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey and Ty Burrell co-star in this light entertainment. 1 hr. 52 PG (cartoonish action) — David Hiltbrand
NEED FOR SPEED 3 stars. "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul gets his own starring vehicle — and climbs into several, including a Shelby Mustang and a Koenigsegg Agera, in this cross-country, road-racing, revenge-taking, stunt-driving cannonball of a movie. PG-13 (intense action, violence, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
NOAH 3 stars. Darren Aronofsky's audacious, hallucinogenic reimagining of the Old Testament text is the movie equivalent of Christian death metal. It's an antideluvian "Lord of the Rings," fist-pumping, ferocious, apocalyptic and wet — very wet. With a brooding, burly Russell Crowe in the title role, and CG-generated rock monsters on hand to help build the fabled ark. 2 hrs. 18 PG-13 (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
NYMPHOMANIAC: VOL. I 3 stars. Provocateur and prankster Lars von Trier's latest stars Charlotte Gainsbourg in the title role, recounting her tales of sexual obsession to a man (Stellan Skarsgård) who finds her in a bloodied heap on the street. A simple story, really, filled with graphic sex and asides about fishing and cutlery. Thin, saucer-eyed British model Stacy Martin stars in the flashbacks, and porn doubles are used for the nitty-gritty bits. In-your-face and, mostly, enjoyably ridiculous. 1 hr. 58 No MPAA rating (graphic sex, nudity, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
NYMPHOMANIAC: VOL. II 2 stars. Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stellan Skarsgård resume the discussion — illustrated, graphically, in explicit flashbacks — that they began in the first installment of Lars von Trier's provocation about sex addiction, social isolation and who-knows-what. 2 hrs. 3 No MPAA rating (graphic sex, nudity, profanity, violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
OCULUS 3 1/2 stars. A woman tries to win her brother's freedom by proving that the murder he was convicted of was committed by a supernatural force. 1 hr. 45 R (scenes of extreme bloody violence, profanity, sexual situations) — Tirdad Derakhshani
ODD THOMAS Adapted from the Dean Koontz novel, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" director Stephen Sommers' charming, if a little too cloying, romantic dramedy-slash-supernatural thriller stars Anton Yelchin as Odd Thomas, a small town short order cook who sees dead people — and helps them seek justice against their killers. Co-starring a delightfully goofy Willem Dafoe as the town cop and diminutive girl-next-door turned sexpot Addison Timlin as Odd's girlfriend, the film pits the ghost detective against a cabal of Satanists. 1 hr. 58 R (profanity, nudity, violence, gore, syphilitic pox-ridden villain) — Tirdad Derakhshani
OMAR 3 stars. From Palestine, a clenched drama about a young resistance fighter, trapped behind the mazelike barriers of the West Bank and caught up in a web of conspiracy, betrayal, paranoia, and, yes, love. Gripping, grim, and a foreign-language Oscar nominee. 1 hr. 38 No MPAA rating (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE 3 1/2 stars. Jim Jarmusch's sly and seductive vampire movie, starring Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton as two old (very old) lovers, is as much about the life-sustaining force of music as it is about any hankering for blood. With Anton Yelchin, Mia Wasikowska and John Hurt. 2 hrs. 03 R (profanity, nudity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
ON MY WAY 2 1/2 stars. At 70, French cinema goddess Catherine Deneuve continues to enthrall in "On My Way," a droll, if minor dramedy about Bettie, a former beauty queen from rural France who walks out on her life when her married lover leaves her for a younger man. Refusing to fold, she goes on a road trip with her tween grandson, befriending a motley crew of oddballs on the way. While charming and fresh in its first half, the film falls into a rut in its cliché-driven final part. 1 hr. 56 No MPAA rating (adult themes, profanity, smoking, celebration of cigarettes) — Tirdad Derakhshani
THE OTHER WOMAN 2 stars. Leslie Mann — ditzy and gasping, Lucille Ball and Olive Oyl rolled into one, in panic attack mode — makes this formulaic sex farce tolerable, barely. She's the wife who discovers her husband is cheating on her with Cameron Diaz, and with Kate Upton. The trio team up, in a spirit of twisted sisterhood, to exact revenge. PG-13 (sex, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
PARTICLE FEVER 4 stars. Shot over seven years, this brilliant, majestic and remarkably accessible science documentary co-produced and narrated by particle physicist David Kaplan chronicles how 10,000 scientists and engineers came together to build what in effect is the ultimate test tube for particle physics, the Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator at CERN in Switzerland. Kaplan explains with quiet authority, patience, and great wit how the LHC, one of the largest machine every built, is can help clarify some of the most fundamental questions about the universe: How was matter created, what is the deep foundational theory of nature? 1 hr. 39 No MPAA rating (accessible for all ages) — Tirdad Derakhshani
THE PAST 3 stars. Asghar Farhadi's followup to his Oscar winning "A Separation" is set in a working-class quarter of Paris, where a woman ("The Artist's" Bérénice Bejo, amazing) has summoned her estranged husband back from Iran to finalize their divorce, inviting him to stay in the apartment she shares with her new beau and three children. Things get messy in this thickly knotted and compelling tale. PG-13 (profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
THE RAID 2 3 1/2 stars. Combine every film made by Bruce Lee and muay thai master Tony Jaa and you might get an approximation of the sheer level of martial arts mayhem, gun-and-knife-play, car chases, explosions, murder, maiming and general blood-letting in this extraordinary sequel. Indonesian actor, stunt-man and Silat fighter Iko Uwais returns as Jakarta cop Rama, the sole survivor of a police raid who goes undercover to destroy three gangs, including a group of dirty, deadly cops. R (strong bloody violence, sexuality, profanity) — Tirdad Derakhshani
THE RAILWAY MAN 3 stars. Hang in through the stuffy start and you'll get an emotionally powerful (though graphic) film about the horrors of (world) war (II) and its aftereffects. With Colin Firth and Jeremy Irvine. 1 hr. 56 R (torture scenes) — David Hiltbrand
RIO 2 2 stars. Blue-feathered 3-D computer-animated Spix's macaw Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and his mate Jewel (Anne Hathaway) return for another life-, love-, family- and environment-affirming adventure in this muddled, mediocre sequel to the $485 million-grossing hit from 2011. Joined by their motley crew of animal pals (Tracy Morgan, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am and George Lopez) they trek deep into the Amazon rain forest in search of other members of their nearly-extinct species. The musical numbers are grand and pretty, but the plot is muddled and the message woefully facile. 1 hr. 41 G — Tirdad Derakhshani
THE ROCKET 3 1/2 stars. Australian director Kim Mordaunt made his name with his harrowing docu "Bomb Harvest," about Laotian children killed each year collecting for scrap metal unexploded bombs that have littered the countryside since the Vietnam War. He returns to Laos for his first drama, an aching, poetic coming of age story about a 10-year-old boy whose family is uprooted from their land and their traditions by the construction of a new dam. A searing, yet hopeful, look at a world where life is unimaginably precarious. 1 hr. 36 No MPAA rating (adult themes, mild violence, some gore, profanity) — Tirdad Derakhshani
SABOTAGE 2 stars. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the head of a DEA squad that is half outlaw. Good cast (including Sam Worthington, Joe Manganiello, Mireille Enos and Olivia Williams) and lots of bang-bang spectacle. Just don't expect to make sense of what's going on. 1 hr. 49 R (graphic violence, nudity, sex, pervasive profanity, drug abuse) — David Hiltbrand
THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB 2 stars. In Tyler Perry's latest, women from different social classes (Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cocoa Brown, Amy Smart and Zulay Henao) bond over the challenges of single parenting. A breezy but banal melodrama. 1 hr. 51 PG-13 (adult themes) — David Hiltbrand
SON OF GOD 2 stars. Condensed and reconfigured from the 10-hour History Channel miniseries, "The Bible," with Portuguese model-turned-screen player Diogo Morgado in the role of Jesus of Nazareth, inspiring his followers, performing miracles, and getting arrested, tried and nailed to a cross. With its Sunday school narration and periodic flyovers of a computer-rendered Jerusalem, and with a cast that can best be described as handsome, the film reduces the civilization-shaping events in the life and times of Jesus to a cheesy clip reel. 2 hrs. 18 PG-13 (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
STRANGER BY THE LAKE 3 1/2 stars. French Director Alain Guiraudie's Hitchcockian murder mystery is a stunning, beautiful and stark minimalist piece set at a provincial lake where gay men meet to sunbathe and hook up. The sexually explicit story is about a love triangle of sorts, between the young, handsome Franck, an older, overweight man whom he befriends and a dark, mysterious stranger who fascinates Franck — even after the stranger kills another man. 1 hr. 37 No MPAA rating (male nudity, graphic sex acts, profanity, some violence) — Tirdad Derakhshani
300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 2 1/2 stars. As in the original 300 film, the vastly outnumbered ancient Greeks are trying to hold off the invading Persians. But this time they're fighting on boats — and against a villainess (Eva Green). And as in the original, you get gruesome stylized violence mixed with visual panache. 1 hr. 42 R (strong violence, sex, nudity, profanity) — David Hiltbrand
TIM'S VERMEER 3 1/2 stars. Fascinating, illuminating documentary about inventor Tim Jenison's obsessive project to prove that the 17th century Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer, long hailed for his photorealistic style, used optical devices to get the job, and the art, done. Narrated by Penn Jillette, directed by his less gabby show biz sidekick, Teller. 1 hr. 20 PG-13 (adult themes) — Steven Rea
TRANSCENDENCE 2 1/2 stars. Johnny Depp is a superstar in the field of artificial intelligence — you can tell by the glasses he wears — in this big idea thriller where the forces of technology and humanity collide. Even with the snazzy visual effects, it's a messy, talky endeavor. With Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Morgan Freeman and Kate Mara. 1 hr. 59 PG-13 (violence, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
UNDER THE SKIN 3 1/2 stars. Scarlett Johansson, slightly robotic and definitely hypnotic, stars in this deeply creepy and mysterious noir, about a stranger who trolls around looking for men to seduce, and devour. From filmmaker Jonathan Glazer. 1 hr. 48 R (nudity, sexual violence, profanity, adult themes) — Steven Rea
THE UNKNOWN KNOWN 2 stars. Errol Morris, who won an Oscar for "The Fog of War," is less impressive with his latest subject, George W. Bush's controversial secretary of defense, Donald Rumsfeld. At turns earnest, perplexed and frustrated, Morris tries to get to the truth behind the official line about the War on Terror and its many alleged blunders and atrocities. He's frustrated at every turn by Rumsfeld's brilliant cunning in parrying, dodging, twisting and reversing queries. 1 hr. 43 PG-13 (violent images, language, brief nudity) — Tirdad Derakhshani
VERONICA MARS 2 1/2 stars. It's a reunion for the TV cult fave about the teen private eye, including star Kristen Bell and creator Rob Thomas. The film maintains the kicky, snarky spirit of the series, but is unlikely to claim new fans. 1 hr. 47 PG-13 (adult themes, profanity, violence, drug abuse) — David Hiltbrand
WALKING WITH THE ENEMY 1 stars. The story of a Hungarian Holocaust hero is rendered in the dullest manner imaginable. A thick goulash of bad wigs and worse accents. 1 hr. 59 PG-13 (ruthless violence) — David Hiltbrand
THE WIND RISES 4 stars. A love song about flight, about childhood obsessions realized, Hayao Miyazaki's latest and possibly last feature (he has announced his retirement, but he's done that before), has the same dreamlike sense of magic that imbues all of the cartoon maestro's work — even though it's a story rooted in fact: the story of aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi. Nominated for the animated feature Academy Award. 2 hrs. 06 PG-13 (violence, adult themes) — Steven Rea
RATINGS: 4 stars: Excellent; 3 stars: Good; 2 stars: Fair; 1 star: Poor
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Vacation, holidays, taking a break.
Sounds great — until you factor in realities such as a lost job, pay cut, just no way to get away.
Sure you can. Everyone needs to retreat from this chattering society so we can reconnect with ourselves — our authentic selves — who we really are.
To do that, "We have to get out of the mindset of always going, going," says Sandy Prather. The executive director of Star of the North Retreat Centre, Prather borrows an analogy from Father Ron Rolheiser where he compares each day for too many of us as being in a car wash.
Your life is hooked up in the morning, dragged along tracks while being continuously scrubbed and then shot out at the end of the day.
"This is not mindful living," advises Prather.
She suggests looking at the world through new eyes by reading one of Sister Melannie Svobada's works (such as When the Rain Speaks, Traits for a Healthy Spirituality).
"They are short essays you could read in just one day, an easy read that invites you to change your point of view."
Another proposal from Prather tells the weary soul to ramble through a forest, meander through a lush garden, wander along a river bank.
"We are suffering from a nature deficit," worries Prather. "Because of a fear of pantheism, we are not as connected and close to nature as we could be — the water, the sun, the gardens."
St. Francis in The Canticle to the Sun reinforces Prather's call for a connection with nature.
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Earth,
who sustains us with her fruits, coloured flowers, and herbs.
Kevin Carr practises this when he walks by the river valley and "just sit and be."
"Everyone needs a time when they can disconnect from all of the things in their lives that keeps us so preoccupied," says the executive director of Providence Renewal Centre.
He says "it's almost insidious" the way society demands we be technologically connected 24-7.
"To be quiet, alone, silent, makes them almost fearful, afraid," observes Carr. "Yet our human will demands we have time to find the centre of our own being, get in touch with our true self."
Trappist monk Thomas Merton underlined this in his trademark succinct style, declaring "Solitude is a way to defend the spirit against the murderous din of our materialism."
That precious silence is "when God speaks to us," says Carr.
"Sometimes that means turning off all the gadgets and disconnect ourselves for a few hours."
Or you can search out spaces of solitude within the city.
Walk the Labyrinth at Providence Renewal Centre. Sit in peace by the grotto by Faculte Saint Jean College. Wander through the Devonian Botanical Garden, John Janzen Nature Centre trails or even just along the riverbank.
"Just let the world go by," prescribes Carr.
He practises what he preaches. He does a centring prayer at the beginning and end of the day — "Try to be with my God" — and when his schedule permits, goes out and sits in the centre's grounds.
In his free time, Carr dabbles in painting, poetry while quietly reflecting as he travels on a train, or sits by a river.
"There's no urgency; I'm not having to do it."
Prather endorses Carr's pace of living.
The key, she says is to get out of the mindset of always going, going, going. "Give yourself permission to live life at a slower pace and enjoy things. Food. Nature. Silence."
The lovely thing about most of these suggestions is one does not have to wait until summer to practise most of the ideas.
"We can start doing it in our lives now," says Prather.
For those who relish a break in the day, click onto Sacred Space, an online daily prayer run by the Irish Jesuits (http://sacredspace.ie). The engaging site removes you from your everyday life, guiding you through the prayer for the day, even slotting in a place to talk with Jesus.
As one embarks on this unfamiliar path, carry Pope John XXIII's counsel in your heart:
"Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do."


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S&Ds: Moria is a shameful chapter in Europe's migration policy that must never be repeated
In a plenary debate in the European Parliament, the S&D Group will call for urgent, humanitarian solutions to respond to last week's devastating fires
In a plenary debate in the European Parliament, the S&D Group will call for urgent, humanitarian solutions to respond to last week's devastating fires
"I can't breathe." The words of George Floyd as he was killed. These words were not only the cry of one man; these were the cries of all those
Our Sakharov Prize nominees.Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament jointly nominated eleven NGOs that protect human rights and save lives
We came to Greece to express our sincere condolences for the tragic losses the country suffered in the wildfires this summer in Mati. We will continue
S&Ds: Today the European Parliament sent a clear message to Netanyahu: respect human rights, don't tear down Khan al-AhmarToday, the plenary of the
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Before the war broke out, Arwa was granted a scholarship to study archaea-anthropology in France. Back then, she often went back to her native Syria
While the Mediterranean Sea continued witnessing many human tragedies in the absence of a proper response at European level, the arrival of thousands
Following a campaign launched last month by the S&D Group, the European Parliament today in Brussels solemnly recognised the genocide of Roma that


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New Movie Releases: 'Captain America,' 'Friends With Benefits' [VIDEOS]
This weekend, two new movie releases will try to dethrone 'Harry Potter' as king of the box office – one about a patriotic super-hero, the other about two friends who think they can actually make casual sex work.
The first is 'Captain America: The First Avenger.' In the film, Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers, a scrawny guy who volunteers for a top-secret scientific experiment that transforms his body and enables him to join the US Army in its crusade against the Nazis.
If that doesn't float your boat, there's always 'Friends With Benefits,' the R-rated romantic-comedy in which Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis add a little spice (read: sex) to their friendship. Can they make it work? Probably not, but at least they'll have fun trying.
Below, get a rundown of the biggest movies playing in theaters this weekend.
'Captain America: The First Avenger'
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper and more
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'Friends With Benefits'
Directed by: Will Gluck
Starring: Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis
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'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′
Directed by: David Yates
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes and more
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'Winnie the Pooh'
Directed by: Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall
Starring: Featuring the voices of John Cleese, Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson and more
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Directed by: Frank Coraci
Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson
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'Horrible Bosses'
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Starring: Jason Bateman, Charie Day, Jason Sudekis, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx
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'Larry Crowne'
Directed by: Tom Hanks
Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts
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'Bad Teacher'
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Lucy Punch, Phyllis Smith, Justin Timberlake
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'The Green Lantern'
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard
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Directed by: Mark Waters
Starring: Jim Carrey
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Back in December The Magnetic Fields announced the release of a new record, called Love At The Bottom Of The Sea and out on March 5 through Domino. One of the tracks on the album is 'Andrew in Drag' and now there's a video, being the first single from it.
It's been created by Valins & Co. and is arguably Not Safe For Work, depending on where you work. If you work in a brothel, you might get away with it. An open-plan office in Riyadh? Probably not. Anyway, have a look at it below.
The band are also scheduled to play to tour dates around the UK and Ireland this March and April. They are listed below.
11 - Minehead for ATP curated by Jeff Mangum
24 - Brighton, Komedia
25 - London, Royal Festival Hall
27 - Manchester, RNCM
28 - Dublin, The Olympia
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Discovery Channel Announces Mythbusters Superfan Sweepstakes
On Monday, January 18, Discovery Channel viewers will be treated to an all-day marathon of the Emmy -nominated MYTHBUSTERS, the series that aims to uncover the truth behind popular myths and legends by mixing scientific method with gleeful inquisitiveness and plain old-fashioned ingenuity to create their own signature style of experimentation. During the marathon, the network kicks off the MythBusters Superfan Sweepstakes, which offers viewers a chance to Tweet their way to Comic-Con and meet the MYTHBUSTERS. The sweepstakes runs from 12:01 AM ET on Monday, January 18 through 11:59 PM ET on February 8, 2010.
The MythBusters Superfan Sweepstakes encourages viewers to follow the MYTHBUSTERS Twitter (twitter.com/mythbusters) and get inside scoop on the show while vying for the grand prize of a trip for two to Comic-Con 2010 in San Diego, California to meet the MYTHBUSTERS, who have drawn standing room only crowds at the pop culture mecca for the past two years. Open to U.S. residents only, the sweepstakes will be promoted on-air on Monday, January 18 at 9AM ET/PT; sweepstakes full rules will be posted at discovery.com/mythbusters at 12:01 AM on Monday, January 18.
Called "the best science show on television," MYTHBUSTERS is hosted by Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, and co-hosts Tory Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Imahara. Since the series launched in 2003, the team has tested more than 700 myths, conducted nearly 2,300 experiments, set off 711 explosions and destroyed 104 vehicles — all in the name of science. MYTHBUSTERS Twitter followers are the ultimate show insiders, with access to info and photos straight from the set, exclusive sneak previews, and live chats with the MYTHBUSTERS team.