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Did you know that not Kangana Ranaut but THIS actress was the first choice for 'Queen'?
Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao and Lisa Haydon starrer 'Queen' was one of the most loved films back then. Kangana's performance was highly appreciated by the fans and critics alike.
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But did you know that it was first offered to Kareena Kapoor Khan? Yes, you read that right. In an interview in 2019, Kareena had revealed that she turned down the film as she felt that the role won't suit her. When she was asked if she had any regrets about turning the film down, she said that she has no regrets as she never looks back.
'Queen' went on to become Kangana's one of the most successful films and it also helped her career. She also won the National Award for her solid performance.
Meanwhile, Kangana recently announced her next film 'The Incarnation – Sita'. She is all set to be seen as Goddess Sita in the period drama. Soon after she announced her project, it was rumoured that Kareena and Deepika Padukone were also approached for the film. Recently, in an interview with Free Press Journal, the film's screenplay writer Manoj Muntashir put the rumours to rest by clarifying that the makers always wanted Kangana to play the lead role. He said that the news of Kareena and Deepika being approached for the film is not true. He said that Kangana was on their priority list.
Earlier, there were reports that Kareena had demanded Rs. 12 crore to play Sita's role.
On the work front, Kareena will be next seen in 'Laal Singh Chaddha' with Aamir Khan. On the other hand, Kangana has 'Tejas' and 'Dhaakad'.
Kangana Ranaut to play Goddess Sita in period drama 'The Incarnation Sita'
Kangana Ranaut is riding on the success of her latest release 'Thalaivii' and she has announced yet another grand entertainer. The actress has signed up to play the role of Goddess Sita in an upcoming epic period drama titled 'The Incarnation – SITA'. This film will be directed by Alaukik Desai.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone were not approached for 'The Incarnation – Sita', says screenplay writer; reveals Kangana Ranaut was the first choice
Kangana Ranaut, who is currently enjoying the success of her latest release, 'Thalaivii', recently announced her next project. She is all set to be seen as Goddess Sita in a period drama titled 'The Incarnation – Sita'. Soon after she announced her project, it was being said that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Deepika Padukone were also approached for the film.
Amidst Income Tax survey at Sonu Sood's properties, fans come out in support of the actor
Sonakshi Sinha wraps horror-comedy film 'Kakuda'; pens a note of gratitude for her team
Manoj Bajpayee's father hospitalised in Delhi, actor halts shoot to be with family
ED raids film producer Parag Sanghvi's properties in Mumbai
Pranutan Bahl opens up about recreating Nutan's timeless melody, says she feels honoured when people talk about her resemblance to her grandmother
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' director Anees Bazmee on film's climax: There are too many elements to look forward to
Randeep Hooda takes second shot of his COVID-19 vaccination
Dia Mirza shares her first picture with son Avyaan and marks the beginning of her journey of motherhood
When Karan Johar wanted Ranbir Kapoor to spill out scandalous information about Kareena Kapoor Khan
1Did you know that not Kangana Ranaut but THIS actress was the first choice for 'Queen'?
2Amidst Income Tax survey at Sonu Sood's properties, fans come out in support of the actor
3Sonakshi Sinha wraps horror-comedy film 'Kakuda'; pens a note of gratitude for her team
4Manoj Bajpayee's father hospitalised in Delhi, actor halts shoot to be with family
5ED raids film producer Parag Sanghvi's properties in Mumbai
6Pranutan Bahl opens up about recreating Nutan's timeless melody, says she feels honoured when people talk about her resemblance to her grandmother
7'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' director Anees Bazmee on film's climax: There are too many elements to look forward to
8Randeep Hooda takes second shot of his COVID-19 vaccination
9Dia Mirza shares her first picture with son Avyaan and marks the beginning of her journey of motherhood
10When Karan Johar wanted Ranbir Kapoor to spill out scandalous information about Kareena Kapoor Khan


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Samsung T5 SSD is a very stylish portable hard drive that offers fast speeds and more importantly, a very small footprint!
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The T5 isn't cheap, but it delivers on the critical performance that a portable SSDs are bought to ensure. Using one with a laptop that has a hard drive is largely pointless, as the full speed advantages can only be achieved if used in combination with an internal SSD.
By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 80
A hugely fast portable SSD, but it's also one of the most expensive
By Gadgets360 on February 01, 2018 90
The best things in life might be free, but that's certainly not the case when it comes to computer hardware, where the adage 'you get what you pay for' is more appropriate. If you are in the market for fast, portable SSD, you don't need to look beyond the Samsung T5.
By IT PRO on January 25, 2018 80
Running on the latest USB ports, the Samsung T5 is the fastest portable SSD that we have ever reviewed. It's also rather expensive, but at least if you do drop the cash, you can be sure of receiving the best performance on the market.
By HardwareZone on January 24, 2018 85
The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is the better option simply because it is super compact and super fast. It also comes with two cables so that it works with just about any device and it comes with an easy to use app that secures your drive. Even though it's slightly pricier than its rivals, these attributes make it the ideal portable external SSD for most consumers.
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Light, small, sturdy - this external portable SSD drive is ideal for video and photography on the go.
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There are more affordable bulk-storage options out there, but if you're looking for portable storage drive that won't slow you down, the Samsung Portable SSD T5 makes an excellent choice.
If the idea of a portable SSD with shockingly fast transfer speeds and a form-factor to die for fills you with glee, this is absolutely the product you'll want to get your hands on sooner or later.
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The Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB is a compact, durable, lightweight, and fast external solid state storage device. Its 64-layer 3D V-NAND flash memory and USB 3.1 interface offers transfer rates up to 540MB/s, though it is still backward compatible with older USB standards as well -- it just won't be as fast. It has built AES 256-bit encryption which is enabled through proprietary software available for Windows, Android, and Mac OSX.
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When it comes to portable solid state drives there really is not much you can change, but I think that Samsung made the right changes to for the T5 to make it current and one of the fastest portable drives you can buy.
By TechRadar on September 21, 2017 90
The T5 is a spectacular piece of storage hardware and an undeniable success from Samsung, but you'll pay a hefty price for it. Make sure you have compatible hardware to support the SSD's full levels of performance, of course.
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Genealogy is a subject that attracts a great deal of interest in Québec, especially because of the particular status of the culture and history of its population. This topic has therefore been the subject of many works, adopting several angles, including the founding families, the origins of family names, the creation of the cities and villages of the province, and the role of the church in the development of the province. So there's something for all tastes and all needs regarding genealogical research. Here are 3 books on family genealogy in Québec to add to your reading list.
This work brings together thirty chronicles published by the journalist Louis-Guy Lemieux in Le Soleil between 2003 and 2005. Lemieux is passionate about history and genealogy, which is reflected in the text. While preparing and publishing the book, the chronicles were expanded with some additional information to present very comprehensive content.
The text addresses the most common surnames in the regions of Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Charlevoix, and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Several aspects are studied, including the evolution of the names and the history of the families and their descendants. The book is also particularly interesting because it features photos of the families and places cited in the text, making the reading even more informative and enjoyable.
This is a book that's intended as a guide to accompany people in their genealogical searches for their ancestors, more specifically in Québec, North America, and Europe. The book presents working methods, tools, and sources to consult to make the search successful. It also presents a great deal of information regarding relations between Québec and France, which are important factors in the evolution of the local population, the ancestors, and their descendants.
The study of surnames very often turns out to be a key element in genealogical research. It also says a lot about the history of a family and/or a specific place. In Québec, family names are quite varied, as are their respective etymologies. Some are evolved forms of the names of ancestors, while others come from the names of the cities and villages of origin (most often located in France).
Roland Jacob's book, published in 2015, is therefore a very interesting tool for better understanding the origin of names and the different possible interpretations that make it possible to trace their evolution. At over 430 pages, this work fascinatingly discusses the roots and alterations of over 10,000 names.
Although they don't want to admit it, many people hope to see a famous name appear in their family tree. Who wouldn't like to boast about having Liza Minnelli, Madonna, or Camilla Parker Bowles as a cousin? This book describes the Québécois roots that have wound up in the upper echelons of society while addressing the origins and vocations of several Québec families in the first centuries following colonization.
This is an extremely detailed book that identifies the 16,400 families who lived in Québec between the early days of colonization and 1730. The book totals over 1200 pages and is presented in the form of a dictionary.
To find or consult these books, we recommend seeing if they're available to check out from libraries or genealogical societies. In Montréal, many books about genealogy are available to borrow or consult on site at the Grande Bibliothèque. Of course, it's also possible to order them at a bookstore or to buy them online. Finally, thousands of works related to genealogy are available at the Drouin Genealogical Institute's online shop at this address.


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The United States Wednesday hailed a decision by Russian President Boris Yeltsin to meet key leaders from former Yugoslavia next week and said Bosnia peace talks will be postponed by a day to allow the meeting. The postponement, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, was announced by Secretary of State Warren Christopher, who said the Moscow meeting reflected Yeltsin's commitment to back the U.S.-led peace process in Bosnia. The move came amid other signs that the United States and Russia could be on the way to resolving their differences over Bosnia following a summit on Monday between Yeltsin and President Clinton at Hyde Park, N.Y. In Moscow, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a Russian foreign ministry spokesman as saying Yeltsin would host a meeting on Tuesday among presidents Alija Izetbegovic of Bosnia, Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia and Franjo Tudjman of Croatia. That was the day that the three Balkan leaders were to have opened talks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. U.S. officials hope the talks will hammer out a permanent settlement to end the 42-month-old Bosnian war.


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Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis ..
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, Kenneth Branagh, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, David Bradley ..
After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.
Starring: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Joe Manganiello, Bill Nunn, Michael Papajohn ..
When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, David Hyde Pierce, Emma Thompson, Michael Wincott, Martin Short, Laurie Metcalf, Roscoe Lee Browne, Patrick McGoohan, Dane A. Davis ..
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela, Norman Reedus, Thomas Kretschmann, Luke Goss, Matt Schulze, Danny John-Jules, Donnie Yen ..
An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.
Starring: James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Amy Smart, Christopher Lloyd, Chris Cooper, Matthew Edison, Paul Brogren, Wayne Robson, Michael J. Fox, John Bourgeois ..
Directed by: Bob Gale
In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.
Starring: Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler, Alexander Siddig, Scott Moutter, David Kennedy, Ned Dennehy, Rory Keenan, Terence Maynard ..
Return to Never Land
In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan.
Starring: Harriet Owen, Blayne Weaver, Jeff Bennett, Kath Soucie, Corey Burton, Corey Burton, Andrew McDonough, Roger Rees, Spencer Breslin, Bradley Pierce ..
Directed by: Robin Budd, Donovan Cook
Mike's New Car
Mike discovers that being the top-ranking laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. has its benefits – in particular, earning enough money to buy a six-wheel-drive car that's loaded with gadgets. That new-car smell doesn't last long enough, however, as Sulley jump-starts an ill-fated road test that teaches Mike the true meaning of buyer's remorse.
Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman ..
Directed by: Pete Docter, Roger Gould
Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really did become of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy, Edith Jefferson, Larry Pennell, Reggie Bannister, Daniel Roebuck, Daniel Schweiger ..
Directed by: Don Coscarelli
The Santa Clause 2
Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.
Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz, Eric Lloyd, Spencer Breslin, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Kevin Pollak, Aisha Tyler, Molly Shannon ..
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
The Hot Chick
Not only is Jessica Spencer the most popular girl in school -- she is also the meanest. But things change for the attractive teen when a freak accident involving a cursed pair of earrings and a chance encounter at a gas station causes her to switch bodies with Clive, a sleazy crook. Jessica, in the form of the repulsive Clive, struggles to adjust to this radical alteration and sets out to get her own body back before the upcoming prom.
Starring: Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams, Anna Faris, Matthew Lawrence, Eric Christian Olsen, Robert Davi, Melora Hardin, Alexandra Holden, Maritza Murray, Fay Hauser ..
Directed by: Tom Brady
Tuck Everlasting
Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.
Starring: Alexis Bledel, William Hurt, Sissy Spacek, Jonathan Jackson, Scott Bairstow, Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Victor Garber, Kosha Engler, Richard Pilcher ..
A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin, Susanna Thompson, Kathy Bates, Jacob Smith, Robert Bailey Jr., Jay Thomas, Lisa Banes, Matt Craven ..
The Scorpion King
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kelly Hu, Michael Clarke Duncan, Steven Brand, Bernard Hill, Grant Heslov, Peter Facinelli, Ralf Moeller, Branscombe Richmond, Roger Rees ..
Directed by: Chuck Russell
Cinderella II: Dreams Come True
As a newly crowned princess, Cinderella quickly learns that life at the Palace - and her royal responsibilities - are more challenging than she had imagined. In three heartwarming tales, Cinderella calls on her animal friends and her Fairy Godmother to help as she brings her own grace and charm to her regal role and discovers that being true to yourself is the best way to make your dreams come true.
Starring: Jennifer Hale, Rob Paulsen, Corey Burton, Andre Stojka, Russi Taylor, Susanne Blakeslee, Tress MacNeille, Holland Taylor, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Frank Welker ..
Directed by: John Kafka
A story of a group of humanoid rabbits and their depressive, daily life. The plot includes Suzie ironing, Jane sitting on a couch, Jack walking in and out of the apartment, and the occasional solo singing number by Suzie or Jane. At one point the rabbits also make contact with their "leader".
Starring: Scott Coffey, Rebekah Del Rio, Laura Harring, Naomi Watts ..
Directed by: David Lynch
Lestat de Lioncourt is awakened from his slumber. Bored with his existence, he has now become this generation's new Rock God. While in the course of time, another has arisen, Akasha, the Queen of the Vampires and the Dammed. He wants immortal fame, his fellow vampires want him eternally dead for his betrayal, and the Queen wants him for her King. Who will be the first to reach him? Who shall win?
Starring: Stuart Townsend, Aaliyah, Marguerite Moreau, Vincent Perez, Paul McGann, Lena Olin, Claudia Black, Bruce Spence, Christian Manon, Matthew Newton ..
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.
Starring: Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song, Jesse Plemons, Julius Ritter, Crispin Glover, Anne Meara, Robert Forster, Eugene Levy ..
Directed by: John Schultz
Cremaster 3
CREMASTER 3 (2002) is set in New York City and narrates the construction of the Chrysler Building, which is in itself a character - host to inner, antagonistic forces at play for access to the process of (spiritual) transcendence. These factions find form in the struggle between Hiram Abiff or the Architect ...
Starring: Richard Serra, Matthew Barney, Aimee Mullins, Nesrin Karanouh, Peter Donald Badalamenti II, The Mighty Biggs, Paul Brady, Terry Gillespie, James Drescher, Roger Miret ..
The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.
Starring: Clive Owen, Gary Oldman, James Brown, Marilyn Manson, Danny Trejo, Tony Wilson, Tomi Rae Brown, Judge Bradley ..
Directed by: Tony Scott
The Ghost Of F. Scott Fitzgerald
James Powell, a college senior, falls for Bess Gunther, a sophomore. However, the attractive Bess is deeply in love with F. Scott Fitzgerald, or "Scotty", as she likes to call him. The obsession leads Bess down a road James prefers not to follow. Years later, he wonders whether she's the one that got away.
Starring: Alexa Davalos, Sasha Andreev, Charlie Hofheimer ..
Directed by: Charles Lyons
A reworking of the 14th century Arthurian medieval poem as an animated film styled to look like stain glass windows.
Starring: James D'Arcy, Anton Lesser, Samantha Spiro, Ronan Vibert ..
Directed by: Tim Fernee
The Snow Queen is a powerful story of friendship and the triumph of love over wickedness. The story follows a young woman who is forced to battle the wicked snow queen in order to save the soul of the man she loves.
Starring: Bridget Fonda, Chelsea Hobbs, Jeremy Guilbaut, Robert Wisden, Jennifer Clément, Wanda Cannon, Meghan Black, Kira Clavell, Suzy Joachim, Rachel Hayward ..
Directed by: David Wu
Stravinsky: The Firebird and Les Noces
London's Royal Ballet performs two of Igor Stravinsky's classic works in this pair of performances choreographed by dance legend Nijinska. Zenaida Yanowsky and David Pickering star in "Les Noces," the stark, percussion-centric tale of a Russian peasant wedding that incorporates traditional folk music into its score. "The Firebird" stars Leanne Benjamin as the mythical creature who brings both a blessing and a curse upon her captors.
Starring: Leanne Benjamin, Jonathan Cope, David Drew, Genesia Rosato, Zenaida Yanowsky, David Pickering, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ..
Directed by: Ross MacGibbon
The Scream Team
Eccentric Frank Carlyle ran a horror shop in small-town Steeple Falls, which takes pride in and profit from its Halloween traditions. Frank's widower grandson Richard grudgingly returns there from Boston with his own kids, bright Ian and bratty Claire, to settle the inheritance. Ian discovers great-grandpa's house is really haunted, and not just, as legend holds, by historic owner Zachariah Kull, who was burned on the stake.
Starring: Kat Dennings, Mark Rendall, Robert Bockstael, Eric Idle, Tommy Davidson, Kathy Najimy, Kim Coates, Gary Reineke, Nigel Bennett, Edie Inksetter ..
Carl and David, two boys flying a small aircraft over the ocean with their father, crash land near an uncharted island. The boys swim safely to shore, but their father unfortunately drowns in the crash. On their own, the brothers explore the island and soon discover it is not only inhabited by people, but by dinosaurs as well! While the place seems easy enough to get used to, the boys must find a way of returning to their home.
The Fellowship of the Cast
A documentary about the casting of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Billy Boyd, Orlando Bloom, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen ..
Evelyn: The Cutest Evil Dead Girl
A darkly twisted comedy about a lonely dead girl who tries to bring herself back to life in order to make new friends.
Starring: Nadia Litz, Joshua Close, Maurice Dean Wint ..
Directed by: Brad Peyton
J.R.R. Tolkien: Creator of Middle-Earth
A documentary about Tolkien's early life and the creation of his Middle-Earth franchise
Starring: Mil Nicholson, Clive Revill, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Tom Shippey, Chris Upton, Rayner Unwin, Jane Johnson, Humphrey Carpenter, John Howe ..
Kermit's Swamp Years
At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extraordinary with their lives.
Starring: Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Joey Mazzarino, Alice Dinnean, Jerry Nelson, Cree Summer, Jarrod W. Amos, Ryan H. Amos, William Bookston ..
Directed by: David Gumpel
A Day in the Life of a Hobbit
A short "making of" documentary about The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Starring: Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, Andrew Lesnie, Ian McKellen, Sean Foot ..
A documentary about shooting The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Andrew Lesnie, John Mahaffie, Geoff Murphy, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Geoff Curtis, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen ..
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A man wanders around Venice, still bruised from a failed marriage, lost in an empty city, finding old books, memories, and a momentary ghost.
Starring: Eamonn Collinge, Eileen Daly, John Cale ..
Weta Digital
A documentary about Weta Digital's work on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Jon Labrie, Matt Aitken, Jeremy Bennett, Randall William Cook, Mark Owen Forker, Gray Horsfield, Paul Lasaine, Stephen Regelous ..
Designing and Building Middle-Earth
A documentary about the designing process of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Alan Lee, John Howe, Richard Taylor, Grant Major, Daniel Falconer, Christian Rivers, Jeremy Bennett, Dan Hennah, Paul Lasaine ..
A documentary about Weta Workshop's work on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Elijah Wood, Christopher Lee, Richard Taylor, Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, John Howe, Rick Porras, Daniel Falconer, Alan Lee ..
A man comes home with his date to find that her dog, Wilfred, can speak to him.
Starring: Jason Gann, Adam Zwar, Cindy Waddingham, Cindy Waddingham ..
Directed by: Tony Rogers
"A truly noble heart is sensitive," says the wise old raven, Sebastian, who pokes, prods and analyzes peas seeking the solution that would save the kingdom of Corazion from the revenge of Laird, the king's brother. As Sebastian seeks to solve the mystery, his friend, Prince Rollo, is searching for a truly sensitive heart in the pedigrees of pampered princesses, until a chance encounter with a kind-hearted peasant girl causes Rollo to ponder where true beauty lies. Can Sebastian discover the answer in time to rescue the kingdom from the cruel schemes of Laird? Join in the quest to reveal the heart of true nobility.
Starring: Amanda Waving, Steven Webb, Dan Finnerty, Nigel Lambert, Lincoln Hoppe, Ronan Vibert ..
Directed by: Mark Swan
Music for Middle-Earth
A documentary about the music of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Barrie M. Osborne, Howard Shore, Roisin Carty, Philippa Boyens ..
A documentary about the costume design of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Barrie M. Osborne, Ngila Dickson, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen ..
Sabrina: Friends Forever
Sabrina must prove that she is worthy of attending an academy for witches.
Starring: Britt McKillip, Jay Brazeau, Tina Bush, Moneca Stori, Louis Chirillo, Alexandra Carter, Garry Chalk, Merrilyn Gann, Andrew Kavadas, Carly McKillip ..
Directed by: Scott Heming
Storyboards and Pre-viz: Making Words Into Images
A documentary about the storyboarding of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Alex Funke, Christian Rivers, Barrie M. Osborne, Grant Major, Elijah Wood, Rick Porras, Brian Van't Hul, Marion Davey, Randall William Cook ..
Digital Grading
A documentary about the digital grading of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Starring: Peter Jackson, Andrew Lesnie, Barrie M. Osborne, Peter Doyle, Jim Rygiel ..
Hansel and Gretel is a 2002 film adaptation of the Brothers Grimm children's story. It stars Jacob Smith and Taylor Momsen as the eponymous characters. It includes the Sandman, played by Howie Mandel and Sinbad as a raven.
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Discuss the significance of asthma as a healthcare disorder.
Explain the relationship of IgE to the symptoms that are seen in patients with an allergic response.
Describe the mechanism of action of omalizumab (Xolair), the dosing, the administration, and the required injection technique.
Describe the findings in the clinical trials, the identified side effects, and how patient education for using omalizumab (Xolair) should occur.
Imagine if there was a substance made from living organisms or a by-product of living organisms that could stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to battle allergies in individuals with asthma. The occurrence of allergy asthmatic attacks would be reduced, trips to the emergency room would decrease, and individuals sensitive to climate changes (especially those who travel frequently) would be able to do so without the telephone number of local hospitals. In mid 2003, the approval for such a product was granted.
Asthma is a very common medical disorder in the United States. Though exact numbers regarding the incidence of asthma do not exist, because of differences in location and a lack of a uniform diagnosis, it has been suggested that approximately 7% to 10% of children and 4% to 5% of adults have some form of the disease. Overall, there are two broad groups of asthma, which are allergic (associated with an IgE response) and idiosyncratic. The idiosyncratic form has several subtypes, including drug-induced (aspirin, etc.), exercise-induced, stress-induced, or brought on by a viral upper respiratory tract infection, wide changes in temperature, or an occupational exposure. The allergy-induced form of the disease accounts for approximately one-third of asthma cases, with the remaining two-thirds split up amongst the idiosyncratic forms.
Until recently, treatment was grouped into 5 major categories: beta-adrenergic agonists (such as epinephrine, etc.); methylxanthines (such as theophylline, etc.); glucocorticoids (cortisol, etc.); chromones (cromolyn sodium, etc.); and anticholinergics (atropine, etc.). However, now there is a sixth category.
The FDA approved the first biological for the treatment of allergen-induced asthma – Omalizumab (Xolair). Xolair is administered via subcutaneous injection and the expectations are that the user can eventually self-administer the medication; however; it does require reconstitution and it is viscous. The manufacturers do provide patient education for the injection and clinical support to Xolair users, so chances are that when you come across a patient using it, they will have received education. The exception to this would probably be if you work in a medical practice and will be administering the injection or your employer has set you up to be teaching patients how to use the medication. While it is hoped that Xolair will be an exciting break through in the biological therapy for sufferers of allergy-induced asthma, success will lie with the patient. Clinicians play a valuable role in this area in being knowledge about the indications for use, administration technique, side effects, and patient education.
Dr. Ken Adams, Chief of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease's Asthma and Inflammation Division, promotes the understanding that asthma is not a single disease but rather is a group of related diseases or sub-types of asthma. Each type of asthma acts differently and is triggered by various stimuli. Whether it is allergy-induced, aspirin-induced, exercise-induced, or caused by something else, the treatment is different, and thus, having an understanding of this fact will result in better management for adolescents and adults, who suffer from asthma. Xolair's benefit to patients, once it reaches a therapeutic level, is a decrease in the number of allergy-induced asthma attacks or episodes. Thus therapy is no longer isolated to the treatment of acute episodes.
Allergy-induced asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, in which exposure to an aeroallergen triggers an allergic surge that can result in airway inflammation and obstruction. When allergens enter the body, the body responds by producing immunoglobulin E, or IgE antibodies, which in turn circulate in the blood. IgE circulating in the blood attaches to mast cells and triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine and leukotrienes. Organs that contain mast cells include the eyes, nose, skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. The common allergic reactions of mucus production, sneezing, itching, coughing, tear production, and inflammation, are the body's attempt to expel the allergenic proteins. The clinical symptoms, produced by this IgE antibody response, result in the "allergic disease" that is seen. In addition, the released inflammatory chemicals cause the bronchial airway constriction and coughing that is seen in individuals with asthma.
Xolair binds to the circulating IgE antibodies in the blood, decreasing the amount of IgE antibodies that are available to attach to mast cells. This means, that patients using Xolair, will have fewer IgE antibodies binding to mast cells, therefore inhibiting the mast cell's release of chemicals that produce the asthma symptoms. Instead of treating the symptoms, Xolair reduces the incidence of allergy-induced asthma.
The clinical trials on Xolair consisted of patients between the ages of 12 to 76, diagnosed with moderate to severe persistent asthma for at least one year, and who had a positive skin test reaction to a perennial aeroallergen. Doses were based on body weight and baseline serum total IgE concentration. All patients had a baseline IgE between 30 and 700 IU/mL and a body weight not more than 150 kg. The maximum Xolair dose patients received, who were included in the study, was 750 mg per four weeks.
When Xolair was used in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroids, in both clinical trials, it reduced the mean number of asthma exacerbations per patient by 33% to 75% during the stable-steroid phase and by 33% to 50% during the steroid-reduction phase. Reduction in asthma exacerbations was confirmed by improvements in other measures of asthma control, including symptom scores, such as nocturnal awakenings and daytime asthma symptoms.
Special populations include, but are not limited to, women who are nursing, pregnant, or expecting to conceive. IgG molecules are known to cross the placental barrier and IgG is also excreted in human milk. Though less is known about the IgE antibody, researchers have concluded that it is reasonable to expect the presence of Xolair in human milk as well. There were no well-controlled studies of Xolair use by pregnant women. In addition, no studies have fully analyzed whether it is present in human milk. Though animal studies are part of a new drug approval process, reproduction studies in animals are not always able to predict human reproduction outcomes. Xolair should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed and used cautiously by nursing mothers. Pediatric use is limited to those 12 years of age and older. Children under the age of 12 were excluded from the clinical trials. Though obvious, Xolair should not be given to individuals who have had an adverse reaction to Xolair.
Xolair 150 mg to 375 mg is administered subcutaneously every 2 to 4 weeks. Dosages and dosing frequency are determined by the total serum IgE level in IU/mL (measured before the start of treatment) and body weight in kilograms. Doses of more than 150 mg require multiple injections with a limit of 150 mg per injection site.
Medications are increasingly being developed for the treatment of chronic illnesses that require regular injection. The preference is that the patient learns to self-inject because of better compliance. Insulin is probably the obvious example. Other examples of injectable medications are growth hormone and interferon beta-1a. Xolair is intended for self-injection after willing and able individuals have received training.
The injection of Xolair can take up to 15 seconds because of its viscosity. There is also some sophistication in the preparation and the injection that is required. Patients do have difficulty learning to self-inject and a challenge to clinicians is often assisting them in overcoming their fears or phobias regarding needles and self-injection. The following information is specific to Xolair administration.
Xolair is injected subcutaneously, not intramuscularly.
A fully reconstituted product appears clear or slightly opalescent and may have a few small bubbles or foam around the edge of the vial.
The reconstituted product is viscous; in order to obtain the full 1.2 mL dose the entire product must be withdrawn from the vial before expelling any air or excess solution from the syringe.
Instructions from the product insert are provided below. Statements critical to successful injection are presented in bold font.
STEP 1:	Draw 1.4 mL of SWFI, USP into a 3-cc syringe equipped with a 1-inch, 18-gauge needle.
STEP 2:	Place the vial upright on a flat surface and using standard aseptic technique, insert the needle and inject the SWFI, USP directly onto the Xolair powder.
STEP 3:	Keeping the vial upright, gently swirl the upright vial for approximately 1 minute to evenly wet the powder. Do not shake.
STEP 4:	After completing STEP 3, gently swirl the vial for 5-10 seconds approximately every 5 minutes in order to dissolve any remaining solids. There should be no visible gel-like particles in the solution. Do not use if foreign particles are present.
Note: Some vials may take longer than 20 minutes to dissolve completely. If this is the case, repeat STEP 4 until there are no visible gel-like particles in the solution. It is acceptable to have small bubbles or foam around the edge of the vial. Do not use if the contents of the vial do not dissolve completely by 40 minutes.
STEP 5:	Invert the vial for 15 seconds in order to allow the solution to drain toward the stopper. Using a new 3-cc syringe equipped with a 1-inch, 18-gauge needle, insert the needle into the inverted vial. Position the needle tip at the very bottom of the solution in the vial stopper when drawing the solution into the syringe. Before removing the needle from the vial, pull the plunger all the way back to the end of the syringe barrel in order to remove all of the solution from the inverted vial.
STEP 6:	Replace the 18-gauge needle with a 25-gauge needle for subcutaneous injection.
STEP 7:	Expel air, large bubbles, and any excess solution in order to obtain the required 1.2 mL dose. A thin layer of small bubbles may remain at the top of the solution in the syringe. Because the solution is very viscous, the injection may take 5-15 seconds to administer.
Current federal law requires that all new drugs have proof of their effectiveness and safety before they can be approved for marketing. Safety does not imply free from risks, because no drug is absolutely safe; however, drug manufactures need to prove that the benefits outweigh the risks before the FDA considers it safe enough to approve. Asthma is not a life-threatening disease, so the FDA's threshold for safety is higher than if the drug were designed to treat AIDS, for example.
The most common adverse reaction reported in the Xolair clinical trials was injection site reactions. Other commonly observed side effects were viral infections in 23% of the study population, upper respiratory tract infections in 20%, sinusitis in 16%, and pharyngitis in 11%. The most serious adverse reactions during the Xolair clinical trials were malignancies and anaphylaxis.
Injection site reactions, regardless of severity, occurred at a rate of 45% in the Xolair-treated patients compared with 43% in the placebo-treated patients. This was not significantly different and may just be the result of injecting a viscous liquid subcutaneously, rather than a reaction to the drug itself. The types of injection site reactions that occurred during the clinical trials were bruising, redness, warmth, burning, stinging, itching, pain, hives, indurations, mass effect, and inflammation. Most of the site reactions happened within one hour post injection and lasted less than 8 days. Reactions tended to decrease in frequency after subsequent injections.
Malignant neoplasms were observed in 20 of 4127 (0.5%) Xolair-treated patients compared with 5 of 2236 (0.2%) control patients in the clinical studies of asthma and other allergic disorders. This did not reach statistical significance but did show a trend based on the Fischer's Exact test. The observed malignancies in the Xolair-treated patients were a variety of types, with breast, non-melanoma skin, prostate, melanoma, and parotid gland cancers occurring more than once, and five other types occurring once each. The majority of patients were observed for less than 1 year. Therefore, the issue of whether or not there is a higher risk for malignancy if the drug is used will require further investigation. In addition, the impact of longer exposure to Xolair or use in patients at higher risk for malignancy (i.e. the elderly or smokers) is currently not known.
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction, occurring rapidly without anticipation, and can be fatal. In most cases, anaphylaxis results when several organ systems react to a stimulus at the same time, which causes the multitude of signs and symptoms that are seen. Some patients may receive their first dose of Xolair at home and others may have it administered in their physician's office. It is important for clinicians to take into account that anaphylactic reactions are possible on subsequent injections and are not isolated to the first dose. Symptoms of anaphylaxis generally start within 15 to 30 minutes after exposure to an allergen; occasionally they begin after 1 hour; and rarely may occur hours later. For patients on Xolair, a two-hour reaction window is advised. Patients should be observed after an injection of Xolair, and medications for the treatment of severe hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis) should be available. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction to Xolair occurs, therapy should be discontinued. During the clinical trials, 3 cases of anaphylaxis were observed within 2 hours of Xolair administration. It has been suggested (but currently is not a requirement) that patients, who are self-administering Xolair for the first time at home, be given a self-injectable form of epinephrine as a precaution.
Patient education requires clinicians to translate their knowledge and to communicate that information in a manner that best serves the patient. There can be no room for assumptions. What may be obvious to the clinician will not always be perceptible to the patient. The following educational material will assist patients in the self-injection of Xolair and will facilitate a better understanding of the drug.
Do not decrease the dose of, or stop taking any other asthma medication, unless instructed to do so by your physician. Xolair is not meant for the treatment of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus.
You may not see immediate improvement in your asthma after beginning Xolair therapy. An effect may take up to 12 weeks.
Keep Xolair refrigerated at 360F to 460F.
Do not use Xolair if it has expired. The expiration date is stamped on the medication carton.
Xolair contains no preservatives. Xolair may be used for subcutaneous administration within 8 hours following reconstitution when stored in the vial at 360F to 460F, or within 4 hours of reconstitution when stored at room temperature.
Utilize an injection site map to make injections easier. Start numbering the injections you give yourself and write the number in each square. This will help you to properly rotate your injections so the same spot isn't used too frequently.
Inject at least 1 1/2 inches away from the last injection site.
Do not inject within two inches of your naval, near scars or bruises, or close to the groin or joint areas.
Always follow the instructions provided during training and those of your physician. If you have access to a computer, consult the drug company's website for additional information and patient education.
Discard used needles as directed.
Xolair is the first of its kind in an entirely new class of a monoclonal antibody designed to treat asthma, a lifetime disease for many people. There are very few monoclonal antibodies that are prescribed for such a length of time. Though asthma is not considered life threatening, it does threaten the quality of life for millions of people.
Our work as clinicians is very much like that of new drug researchers. The care we provide, the knowledge we impart, and the advocacy for public health and safety changes constantly as new information and technology is made available. Hopefully, as Xolair use increases in society, the results seen in the clinical trials will persist and the side effects will remain at a minimum. Only time will answer this question. Wouldn't it be nice to see more kids participate in sports with less emergency room visits for allergy-induced asthma attacks?
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Hot Topics, "FDA Approves Omalizumab (Xolair), a Recombinant Anti-IgE Antibody, to Treat Moderate to Severe Allergic Asthma". June 23, 2003.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The Allergy Report - Allergic Disorders: Promoting Best Practice. 2000. www.theallergyreport.org/main.html.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Professional Resource Center. "IgE in Clinical Allergy and Allergy Diagnosis". www.worldallergy.org/professional/allergic/diseases/center/ige/.
FDA, Product Approval Information - Licensing Action. www.fda.gov/cber/products/omalgen062003.htm.
FDA. "FDA Approves First Biologic for Allergy-Related Asthma" FDA Talk Paper, TO3-49, June 20, 2003. www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2003/ANS01236.html.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Office of Communications and Public Liaison, NIAID, "Asthma Researchers Present New Results, New Perspectives on the Disease", Jeff Minerd, Release Date 2/25/2002.
Novartis Press Release "First Humanized Antibody for Asthma Targets IgE, an Underlying Cause of the Disease" www.pharma.us.novartis.com/newsroom/pressReleases/release.
Though exact numbers regarding the incidence of asthma do not exist because of differences in location and a lack of a uniform diagnosis, it has been suggested that approximately ________ of adults have some form of the disease.
When allergens enter the body, the body responds by producing ____ antibodies.
IgE circulating in the blood attaches to _______ cells and triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine and leukotrienes.
Studies have confirmed that Xolair is present in human milk.
Xolair should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed and used cautiously by nursing mothers.
There were no well-controlled studies of Xolair use by pregnant women.
Researchers have concluded that it is reasonable to expect the presence of Xolair in human milk as well.
Reproduction studies in animals are not always able to predict human reproduction outcomes.
Regarding the Xolair injection, there is a limit of _______ per injection site.
The injection of Xolair can take up to ________ because of its viscosity.
It is acceptable to have small bubbles or foam around the edge of the vial.
Most of the site reactions lasted less than 8 days.
The findings suggest that a skin reaction may be the result of a reaction to the drug itself, rather than injecting a viscous liquid subcutaneously.
Reactions tended to decrease in frequency after subsequent injections.
The incidence of reactions in the Xolair-treated patients compared with the placebo-treated patients was not significantly different.
Most of the site reactions happened within one hour post injection.
The risk of developing malignant neoplasms compared to controls did not reach statistical significance but did show a trend.
The majority of patients were observed for less than 1 year.
The impact of longer exposure to Xolair is of more concern, because this will most likely increase the risk of developing a malignancy.
The impact of use in patients at higher risk for malignancy (i.e. the elderly or smokers) is currently not known.
The issue of whether or not there is a higher risk for malignancy if the drug is used will require further investigation.
Anaphylaxis can occur following the administration of any medication. For Xolair, it is recommended that a _______ reaction window be observed.


I do like a bold red ink, and lately I have been exploring the exciting world of orange!
No longer available, it was one of the limited edition inks that was produced in conjunction with the writer series fountain pens. But, it is an example of a true, rich, bold red.
Pelikan came out with a great concept. Introduce an Ink of the Year each year and produce it for that year. For 2019 the colour is Star Ruby. Although there is a Ruby (red) ink in the Edelstein line, Star Ruby has an interesting pink/burgundy tone of red.
I find the ink to be a rich colour that I have really enjoyed writing with. The colour is fresh but has enough colour substance that makes a statement. Like the Edelstein line, the writing characteristics of the ink is very good. A plus, the ink comes in a beautiful crystal glass bottle that holds 50 ml of ink.
This is the new line of inks and colours that Caron d'Ache released in 2014. I came across them when in Paris. Immediately grabbed some of the stunning bottles, and started to enjoy the new inks.
The Electric Orange is just that, electric! It is a bold orange.
This is the orange in the iroshizuku line of inks. Like the other colours, the performance is good. Seems to work well in a variety of pens I have loaded with the ink. It is a lighter orange, and depending on the size of the nib, a red tone can appear in the shadows. With Stub nibs the colours comes out with more punch.
The Faber-Castel Burnt Orange has a good tone, it dries darker than it first appears on the page. I did find the ink colour changes with nibs and paper.
The iroshizuku line has a couple of oranges, and this is one of the ones that I use the most because it has a bold rich colour, a ink with enough substance that it even lays a good solid line of ink using a Waterman Stub nib.


Two UFC bantamweights will battle to keep their Octagon records unblemished.
On Monday, officials announced that Said Nurmagomedov (13-1) and Raoni Barcelos (13-1) will fight at UFC 237 on May 11 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, following an initial report by Graciemag.
Both fighters are 2-0 in the UFC so far, with the 26-year-old Nurmagomedov having beaten Justin Scoggins by split decision in his debut last July, and then topping that performance with a first-round knockout of Ricardo Ramos this past February.
Barcelos, 33, has finished both of his UFC opponents. He defeated Kurt Holobaugh by third-round KO last July (debuting on the same card as Nurmagomedov) and followed that up with a second-round submission of Chris Gutierrez in November.
In recent interview with MMA Fighting, Barcelos said that he and Nurmagomedov were previously supposed to fight before Nurmagomedov was forced to withdraw due to an injury.


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This might be one of the most simple things we've whizzed together, but by no means does that equate to it being boring. Nor will it remind you of the measly orange wedge you were given during halftime at school. Well, at least we hope not.
I'm a naartjie fanatic. I love naartjie juice, I eat what is probably too many a day and I even used to wear Naartjie Clothing (as did most 90's kids from RSA). Wearing Naartjie while eating naartjies is definitely a national pastime. Sometimes, when I have both hands free, I remove the skin of the segment, eat it and then eat the little cells one by one. Yes, cells. That's some pretty determined savouring.
This is none of that craziness though. This smoothie is straightforward, delicious and packs a bit of a punch in more ways than one. We've added Vanilla seeds to bring out the floral flavours inherent to a naartjie, as well as a generous pinch of chilli powder for an additional immune system boost. We also never leave out our favourite Wazoogles Vanilla Sky super foods protein powder because their ingredients are incredible.
We chose ClemenGolds here for their wonderful sweetness. And easy to peel skin, to be honest. We all know vitamin C is synonymous with citrus fruits and avoiding the common cold, but did you know that it is also helpful for stress management? Vitamin C allows the body to quickly clear out cortisol, a primary stress hormone that increases sugars in the bloodstream. Although helpful in a fight or flight scenario, regularly elevated levels of cortisol in your body hinder normal functioning of the digestive system, reproductive system and growth processes. Vanilla has also been known to reduce anxiety and depression. So all in all, this smoothie is a real anti-Winter-blues Warrior.
This is the first Winter (my first being vegan) in which I've not caught a bug. Touch wood. I think it has a lot to do with the number of fruits and vegetables I try to cram into my Nutribullet each morning. That "max" line is just a loose guideline, right?
Place all above ingredients in a blender, blend on high until smooth.
If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk or clemengold juice depending if you'd like it sweeter or creamier.
Split between 2 glasses and enjoy!
* A Naartjie is a type of local clementine.
If, like us, you have a heavy hand and accidentally added too much cayenne pepper, add a squeeze of lemon to take away the bite.


New School for Social Research (New York, N.Y. : 1919-1997). Exhibition of paintings by Job Goodman. June 16 1952. New School press release collection. New School Archives and Special Collections Digital Archive. Web. 20 Apr 2019.


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Student art recalls Kristallnacht synagogues
Rob Golub | December 2, 2016 | 2 Kislev 5777 | 2 Kislev 5777
From left to right are young artists Phillip Maiman, grade 6, Jonathan Crawford, grade 6, Rebecca Kalmar, grade 8 and Ariel Lotman, grade 8, at Bader Hillel Academy in Whitefish Bay. Photo by Rob Golub.
WHITEFISH BAY – Each of the 11 pieces of art shows us what a synagogue looked like, pre-World War II, with its image surrounded by pieces of glass.
It's an effort to remember and connect with Kristallnacht, often referred to in English as the "Night of Broken Glass." Kristallnacht marks not just broken glass but a wave of violent anti-Jewish attacks on Nov. 9-10, 1938, in Germany and elsewhere.
Students at Bader Hillel Academy here worked with assistance from art teacher Jacqueline Cabessa, who said only one of the synagogues in their art project is still standing.
Baden-Baden synagogue in Germany, by Jonathan Crawford, 11, of Bader Hillel Academy. After many area Jews were deported to Dachau, a mob set fire to the synagogue. Its remains were used to pave a road, according to YadVashem.org. Photo by Rob Golub.
"We went back to the very old pictures before they were destroyed," she said, noting the photo quality often degraded as she enlarged the pictures. They did their best to get things right.
"They were very pixely," she said.
The mixed media artwork was part of the Sunday, Nov. 6 Kristallnacht commemoration program put on by the Coalition for Jewish Learning and the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, held at the Jewish Home & Care Center, 1410 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Students spoke about their art at the event, which was part of a larger months-long initiative called Repairing the Glass, which included educators visiting schools and Skype with a rabbi in Germany.
"As the field of Holocaust education evolves and, at the same time, as the number of survivors who can share with us their personal experiences dwindles, we have to find innovative ways to teach the history of the Holocaust," explained Shay Pilnik, executive director of HERC, in a statement.
"The project was really interesting," said Ariel Lotman, 13, noting that she got to learn some history. Rebecca Kalmar, 13, said she felt having artwork represent Kristallnacht is "pretty powerful."
And Phillip Maiman, 11, said that the glass pieces around each synagogue symbolizes the broken glass of Kristallnacht.
The synagogues represented in the art tend to have been designed with style, some with an apparent Russian or Middle Eastern influence.
Cabessa said, "It teaches them that there was a beautiful Jewish community, in beautiful settings."
About Kristallnacht
Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels suggested that "world Jewry" had conspired to commit an assassination. He announced that "the Führer has decided that … demonstrations should not be prepared or organized by the Party, but insofar as they erupt spontaneously, they are not to be hampered." Goebbels' words appear to have been taken as a command for unleashing violence. Many Jews were arrested or killed and 267 synagogues were destroyed.


François-Joseph Gossec was born in 1734 in the Netherlands and studied from the age of 6 the violin, cembalo, harmony and composition. He came to Paris in 1751 where he spent his whole career as a musician and a teacher until he died in 1829. Rameau helped him get hired as a violonist and a continuo player by Alexandre-Jean-Joseph Le Riche de La Popelinière. He took on the direction of the orchestra when his master died in 1756. Gossec founded many concert associations, among which Le Concert des amateurs or Le Concert spirituel, and from 1784 he was the head of the École royale de chant et de déclamation (Royal School of Singing and Declamation). It became the Institut national de musique, the Conservatoire, under his leadership and Grétry's. He taught there composition until 1814.
As many musicians, Gossec had a very active role in the revolutionary movement. Among his repertoire, there are numerous marches, symphonies for winds, or songs, serving the new regime and that can be considered as a "civic music". L'Offrande à la liberté (1792), with his orchestration of the Marseillaise , is an obvious example.
He also remains famous for his instrumental music and his about 50 symphonies, contributing to the development of the genre in France, which earned him the nickname of "father of the French symphony", mainly because "at each step of the development of the symphony in France, he was among the innovators". The first ones, earlier than Haydn's symphonies, are very Italian with their three movements structure and their orchestration for strings, whereas from the opus 4, the addition of the minuet-trio, the inclusion of winds and the double thematic material of the sonata form, show the influence of the Mannheim school.


The Shift in Functional Medicine – More and More Traditional MDs Take Notice — Dr. Mark Neumann, D.C., D.O.
Around 25 to 30 years ago, the only notable practitioners in the field of functional medicine were outliers like homeopaths, acupuncturists, and eastern medicine specialists. These days, traditionally-educated doctors attend functional medicine seminars to learn about methods that require fewer medications and invasive procedures, and more analysis of the body as a whole.
Functional medicine, just like traditional medicine, considers the chemistry of the body and requires labs to analyze how multiple, complex environmental factors create an impact on a patient. However, functional medicine focuses more on how toxins, bacteria, and stressors affect the body, rather than just the symptoms of a disease, and aim to bring back balance and restore the body to optimal function.
The treatments in functional medicine are based on natural medicine, such as meditation, exercise, diet, herbal treatments, and nutritional supplements. Functional medicine doctors recognize that the physical health of the body depends on a patient's emotional and spiritual state, and place their focus on the individual, rather than just the disease.
Decades ago, most traditional doctors considered functional medicine as another fringe or alternative form of medicine. Now, these same practitioners are attending functional medicine training programs to learn about functional methods to treat patient conditions.
One possible reason for the embracing of functional medicine is the accessibility to traditional doctors. The patient consultations are mostly the same, and both methods require lab work. Functional medicine, however, is more in-depth when it comes to identifying root causes, and assesses a patient's microbiome, history of stresses, nutrient levels, and amino acid levels.
Most converted conventional doctors practice functional medicine as an area of specialty, such as oncologists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and chiropractors. These providers combine their traditional methods with functional medicine. The most dependable source for functional doctors and functional medicine training is The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Recently, a new mainstream network for functional medicine has emerged. The KNEW Health Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is an upcoming network of functional medicine practitioners across the country, including doctors and nurses who provide care to community members. KNEW Health will combine integrative and functional medicine to provide root cause consultation to patients and allow providers to practice under protection of the network.
As more traditional doctors continue to learn from and collaborate with functional medicine, a less prescription-heavy, whole-body approach to healthcare will enjoy popularity.


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Posted on November 23, 2019 November 29, 2019 by Horizon Guest House
Photo credit: TK Noodle House
Looking to eat out in South Kona? Check out our top five restaurants in the area. Whether you crave a classic burger and fries, fresh sashimi, or something spicy, it's all here on the Kona Coast.
1. Rebel Kitchen
This local favorite serves a selection of salads, sandwiches and burgers, as well as specialty dishes – their coconut curry ono and shrimp is dreamy, and why not try their chicken fajita wontons (hand-rolled). Rebel Kitchen believe in using local suppliers as much as possible, sourcing from Big Island farmers, butchers and fishermen. They also sell a range of amazing sauces, their Hawaiian Fire Sauce packs a punch!
Courtyard seating
Tasty burgers
All photo credits: Rebel Kitchen
Style: Casual dining
Where: 79-7399 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI
Drive time from Horizon: 26 minutes
When: Tues–Sat / 11am–8pm
Online: www.rebelkitchen.com / Instagram @rebelkitchen
Contact. 808 322 0616
2. Galbi 808 Korean BBQ (formerly TK Noodle House)
Galbi 808 is part of the TK Noodle House family – they still serve the TK Noodle House menu – but they've rebranded and added something new, Korean BBQ. They describe their style as fresh and fast. Offering some of the best noodle dishes we've ever eaten – their chicken pad Thai is always delicious – and some tasty salads and soups, as well as the new Korean BBQ mixed plates. Wash it all down with one of their famous bubble tea smoothies (served with Tapioca Pearl) – you know you want to!
Galbi 808 Korean BBQ
Kal bi short ribs
Crispy egg noodles with beef. All photo credits: TK Noodle House
Style: Asian Fusion.
When: Mon–Sat / 11:30am–8pm
Online: www.cheftk.com / Facebook Galbi 808 Korean BBQ
Contact: 808 324 0070
3. Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
Often voted the home of the best burger in West Hawaii, Annie's is more than a regular burger joint. Committed to using locally sourced organic produce, locally caught fish, and making sure your burgers are made with only the best grass-fed beef (raised on the Big Island of course!), eat at Annie's and know you're supporting the local community. You can't go past the Ultimate Classic Burger to sate even the largest appetite, or try their unique Taro burger, made with locally grown taro. There's a full bar – get there between 3–5pm daily to enjoy happy hour.
Lanai seating
BBQ South Point Burger
Mango court chicken sandwich
Garden Salad. All photo credits: Annie's Burgers
Style: Classic burgers with a conscience.
When: Daily / 11am–8pm
Online: www.anniesislandfreshburgers.com / Instagram @anniesburgers
4. Teshima's Restaurant
Since 1957 Teshima's has been providing a mixture of some of the best Japanese and Hawaiian dishes. Whether you're in the mood for fresh sashimi, shrimp tempura or Kona beef curry stew, Teshima's offers a comfortable, intimate dining atmosphere. Come and enjoy the best tempura on the Big Island at this local institution.
Photo credit: Teshima's Restaurant
Teishoku no. 3: sukiyaki, sashimi, tempura and side dishes. Photo credit: www.gabandgobble.com
Miso butterfish lunch special. Photo credit: www.gabandgobble.com
Style: Japanese & Hawaiian cuisine.
When: Daily / 6:30am–1:45pm & 5pm–9pm
Online: www.teshimarestaurant.com / Instagram @teshimas
5. Keei Cafe
Fresh food, local art and live music – what could be better! Keei Café combines all of these and provides an upmarket dining experience with an eclectic menu. Try their peanut miso salad, or their rack of New Zealand lamb. Reservations are recommended, so call ahead. Cash only.
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Style: Hawaiian fine dining
When: Tues–Sat / 5pm–9pm
Online: www.keeicafe.net / Instagram @Keei_cafe
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What's going on with Mauna Kea?
Posted on November 13, 2019 December 29, 2019 by Horizon Guest House
Photo credit: Marco Garcia / New York Times
The summit of Mauna Kea is a favorite tourist attraction, either to see a spectacular sunrise or sunset, or to stop by the visitors' center to make use of the free telescopes to view the night sky on clear nights, as well as listen to an informative lecture on the Milky Way, with a guided laser pointer.
However, access to the summit of Mauna Kea has been blocked since July 2019 due to protest action over the proposed construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). [Update 12/28/2019 – access road to the summit now open. For more details see below].
So, what's really going on with Mauna Kea? We decided to take a look at what's happening.
Why is Mauna Kea so special?
Mauna Kea is considered the point of origin of the Hawaiian people. The summit of the mountain was the meeting place of the Earth Mother, Papahānaumoku, and the Sky Father, Wākea. The Hawaiian people are believed to be direct descendents from this union. For this reason Mauna Kea is considered to be sacred (kapu) ground.
A panorama of the Milky Way from Mauna Kea. Kilauea Volcano under cloud cover. Photo credit: Joe Marquez
There are many altars (lepa) on the mountain that pay homage to gods and goddesses (akua) as well as other important burial and ceremonial sites. Recently, members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha, were involved in building a ceremonial site (lele), with an area for equinox and solstice rituals. These were intended to echo the historical Hawaiian structures used in the same way. In the past these may have been used to measure an astronomical effect called the precession of the equinoxes. This involved understanding the position of the stars in relation to the movement of the earth's axis. Ancient Hawaiians understood the importance of tracking the position of the stars and how this related to navigation.
From left, the 8-meter Subaru (Japan), the twin 10-meter Keck I and II (California) and the 3-meter NASA Infrared Telescope Facility. Photo credit: Babak Tafreshi / National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
It is also believed that ancient Hawaiians used observation platforms, containing stones marking the positions of the rising and setting stars, on the summit of Mauna Kea.
It's important to remember that ancient Hawaiian traditions are interconnected and exist on a continuum. This means that whether it's oceanic navigation or following the seasons, the Hawaiian people see connections between themselves as fundamentally linked with the connections between the earth and the sky.
Why is the summit of Mauna Kea a good location for telescopes?
The summit of the mountain provides a number of perfect conditions for viewing the stars. It has dry clear air, low temperatures, very little turbulence, great visibility, and low light pollution.
Mauna Kea at sunset. Photo credit: Horizon Guest House
What is the history of Mauna Kea?
Mauna Kea has a complicated land use history. It is part-crown land – those lands belonging to the former king of the Hawaiian Kingdom (Kamehameha), and part-conservation lands.
Despite this dual ownership there are currently 13 telescopes on the summit of Mauna Kea. Telescopes have been a fixture on the summit since the first was constructed in the late 1960s. A large number of these were built without sufficient permits and without the support of the local community. Some of these telescopes are in use while others have been abandoned and remain unused. The removal of some of the abandoned telescopes was a condition of the TMT getting the go-ahead.
The $1.4 billion TMT was first due to be built over four years ago but was delayed by court action. Construction was finally approved in October 2018.
From left, Caltech Submillimeter Observatory; James Clerk Maxwell Telescope; and the Submillimeter Array, consisting of several 6-meter dishes. Photo Credit: Babak Tafreshi / National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
How have the telescopes affected the ecology of Mauna Kea?
The mountain has unique biogeoclimatic zones as well as a freshwater spring that provides water to the Big Island. There have been major concerns over waste management, including the leakage of sewage into the environment from telescope facilities, and mercury spills. These legacy issues were raised prior to the building of new telescopes but have, as yet, not been addressed.
What is the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)?
If built, the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) will be 18 stories high, 9 stories into the ground and cover 5 acres of land. Even though an environmental impact report by the University of Hawai'i declared that the telescope would 'be the most environmentally sensitive telescope ever built on Mauna Kea', the protestors believe there is a conflict of interest due to the University's involvement with the TMT. This has cast significant doubt over the accuracy of the report. The unclear economic motives of some politicians supporting construction of the TMT have also muddied the waters.
Artist's rendering of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). Photo credit: TMT Observatory Corporation
Why is the TMT so important?
Once operational, the TMT will be an enormously powerful telescope and will have the ability to image atmospheres on exoplanets and even take images of galaxies as they begin to form.
Mauna Kea protestors. Photo Credit: Caleb Jones / Associated Press
When did the protests begin?
In July 2019, after it was announced that construction would begin on the TMT, a small group of protestors set up camp at the base of Mauna Kea and blocked the road to the summit.
Mauna Kea. Day 4. Photo Credit: Hawaii News Now
Mauna Kea. Day 117. Photo credit: Hawaii News Now
The protest site was named a Pu'u Honua (sanctuary) and kapu aloha (a state of love and respect) was instituted. After some initial arrests and publicity, the numbers swelled, and 500 protestors turned into thousands. Currently it's a self-sustaining community, named Pu'uhonua o Pu'uhuluhulu (Fuzzy Mountain Sanctuary after the hill facing Mauna Kea) and the protestors consider themselves to be the Mauna Kea protectors.
Can't they build the TMT somewhere else?
Yes, they can. The TMT project manager has confirmed another location in the Canary Islands would be perfectly acceptable and does not have the same problematic environmental and cultural impacts as the Mauna Kea location.
Mauna Protector Pua Case speaking to the protectors (kia'i). Photo credit: Danielle Da Silva
The situation remains a stand-off, with more court action pending. The best solution is to work to preserve Hawaiian culture, rather than to neglect it, and locate the telescope in a much less contentious location. Perhaps the issues raised by this protest can result in a plan of action to undo some of the damage that has already occurred on the summit.
Mauna Kea is a precious part of Hawaiian culture. Recognition of its importance is key to the preservation and protection of the summit for future generations.
Mauna Kea. Photo credit: Danielle Da Silva
Sign the change petition calling for an immediate halt to the construction of the TMT here
Find out more about the Mauna Protectors www.puuhuluhulu.com and follow them on Instagram Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu
November, 2019. A work permit has been issued that allows the TMT partners to build the TMT in the Canary Islands. However, no decision has been made and the Mauna Kea site remains their preferred option.
December, 2019. As of Saturday 28th December the summit road to Mauna Kea is now open. The Mauna Kea protectors agreed to allow access after Mayor Harry Kim assured them that the TMT would not begin construction until the end of February. The protectors will continue to occupy the adjacent land. At this stage protest action is likely to resume beyond February as no resolution as been reached.
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Brestovansky, M. (2019). TMT, Canary Islands Reach Land Agreement. Retrieved from https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2019/11/20/hawaii-news/tmt-canary-islands-reach-land-agreement/
Huth, J.E. (2019). The Thirty Meter Telescope Can Show Us the Universe. But at What Cost? Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/opinion/mauna-kea-telescope.html
Richardson, M. (2019). As Promised, TMT Protestors Move Tent Blocking Mauna Kea Access Road. Retrieved from https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/12/28/moving-day-mauna-kea-after-temporary-truce-announced/
Richardson, M. (2019). As Temps Drop at Mauna Kea, Protestors Hunker Down For a Long Winter. Retrieved from https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/11/09/how-encampment-base-mauna-kea-has-changed-over-months/
Sanchez, N. (2019). Mauna Kea, What It Is, Why It Is Happening, and Why We All Should Be Paying Attention. Retrieved from https://www.resilience.org/stories/2019-08-15/mauna-kea-what-it-is-why-it-is-happening-and-why-we-all-should-be-paying-attention/
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