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The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour have all spoken publicly – apparently for the first time in the general election campaign – about what their parties would do to address the social care needs of working-age disabled people.
Their comments follow concerns raised by leading disabled campaigners that the election campaign had focused exclusively on the funding of social care for older people, with all three parties ignoring the needs of younger disabled people.
They were speaking at a disability hustings event in Westminster organised by the Disability Charities Consortium, the Disability Benefits Consortium and the Care and Support Alliance.
Labour's Kate Green (pictured, centre), a former shadow minister for disabled people, said there had to be "urgent action" because the social care system was "falling apart right now" as a result of nearly £5 billion in cuts to social care since 2010.
She said a new long-term system should recognise not just those with high needs but also that investments in even small amounts of social care "can produce big dividends and enable people to live independently for longer, and to work and participate" in society.
She said a Labour government would inject money "urgently" into the system while beginning the work to "put in place a long-term national care system".
And she said that the needs of working-age adults had to be considered because they have the highest lifetime care costs.
She told Disability News Service (DNS) afterwards that working-age disabled people potentially have far higher lifetime care costs because they are spread over a longer period, while they have not had the chance to build up assets, as a retired person might have been able to.
Green said that some of the immediate injection of funding by a Labour government would help address the care charges being faced by working-age disabled people, which one disabled campaigner said last week was "almost out of control".
Green said that social care helped disabled people's participation in many areas, including employment, housing and community life.
Baroness [Sal] Brinton (pictured, right), the disabled president of the Liberal Democrats, told the hustings event that her party would in the short term add one penny to income tax to fund increases in spending on health and social care "to help the current crisis", which she said would produce about £7 billion.
The party would then wait for the conclusions of an independent commission on the long-term funding of health and social care, set up earlier this year by its health spokesman, Norman Lamb.
She said the Tories' social care plans failed to recognise the needs of working-age disabled people, which she said was "a real problem".
She said she had become increasingly concerned about local authorities that were saying that independent living arrangements for disabled people were now too expensive and instead were "looking at going back to hospital-like large home accommodation".
She said this was a "retrograde step and we will bitterly oppose that and we will fight it, especially if it is being done for financial reasons".
Baroness Brinton told DNS after the event that some of the extra short-term funding produced by the extra penny on income tax would help to reduce the care charges being faced by working-age disabled people.
Penny Mordaunt (pictured, left), the minister for disabled people, told the hustings that the Conservative party had "taken some tough decisions to move some of the responsibility for paying for care to the individual".
The policy in the party's manifesto revolves around allowing every older person to retain at least £100,000 of their assets and savings, while the value of people's homes would now be taken into account – when calculating charges – for those receiving care in their own homes as well as those receiving residential care.
But following widespread criticism, the prime minister announced that there would also now be a lifetime cap on care charges.
Mordaunt confirmed the government's U-turn, telling the audience that there would now be "a limit on the amount an individual has to pay", although she said there would be a consultation to decide what that limit would be.
Mordaunt – who refused to be interviewed by Disability News Service – said that in order to pay for the necessary "step change" in the provision and quality of social care and to ensure that "all need is met", the government has to "get more money into the system".
Although she said she had been doing some work with the government's joint health and work unit on "looking at social care for people of working age and support for independent living", she gave no clue as to what ideas they had produced and what a Conservative government would do in that area.


Every day, we use consumer products in our homes and workplaces. From the coffee maker you switch on each morning to the car or truck you drive to work to the cell phone in your pocket, consumer products are an essential part of our lives, and we often use them without giving them a second thought.
Millions of people are injured by defective products every year. In serious cases, the people hurt by these products develop long-term medical problems or disabilities that prevent them from leading a normal life and may even necessitate residential medical care or prevent them from working.
In product liability cases where a company knew about the risks associated with a certain product and brought it to market regardless, victims may be able to pursue punitive damages as well. Punitive damages are meant to punish businesses for their conduct and also dissuade others from engaging in similar conduct. As a result, these types of damages are often substantial, as larger corporations are unlikely to be incentivized to change by damage awards that do not have a significant effect on them financially.
What Kinds of Products Can Cause Serious Injuries?
These are just some examples of products that can cause injury when they are defective. As a person who has been injured by a defective product, it is important to understand that it is not always clear that a product was defective when an accident occurs. For example, in a car accident, it may not be apparent to those involved that the incident was caused in part by a malfunctioning anti-lock brake system. Similarly, people who have received metal-on-metal hip implants may be unaware that metal ions entering their blood stream due to a defective device can result in symptoms as seemingly unrelated as ringing in the ears or problems with vision. For this reason, anyone injured in any type of accident involving a consumer product should have their case thoroughly reviewed by an attorney.
Defective Design – Design defects happen when a product is designed in such a way as to make a product inherently dangerous to use. Common examples of defective design include vehicles that are inherently unstable and prone to rollovers or a phone battery that becomes hot enough to pose a fire hazard.
Manufacturing Defects – Manufacturing defects occur during the manufacturing process and tend only to affect certain instances of a particular product. Examples of manufacturing defects include shoddy quality or using substandard materials to make a product.
Failure to Warn – Failure to warn (or defective marketing) claims arise when a manufacturer or retailer fails to warn consumers about a non-obvious danger that could be easily mitigated if such a warning had been issued.
At Hudson, Potts & Bernstein, we are committed to the legal process and understand that there are two sides to every case. For this reason, we also work with businesses that design, manufacture, and market consumer products and help them minimize their legal liability. Our work with companies includes both representation during active litigation and also helping businesses engage in practices that will limit their liability should an incident occur. In addition, we can help companies develop product labels, liability waivers, and other legal means to limit liability and ensure that consumers who use their products are aware of the risks posed. In many cases, a strong products liability strategy from the outset can allow businesses to avoid costly litigation in the future, ultimately saving costs.
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California has hit a major solar energy milestone with 1 gigawatt of solar installations on rooftops throughout the state, according to Environment Ca...
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California has hit a major solar energy milestone with 1 gigawatt of solar installations on rooftops throughout the state, according to Environment California's latest report. The only five countries that have hit the 1 gigawatt mark are Germany, Spain, Japan, Italy and the Czech Republic.
One gigawatt, about the size of two coal power plants, is enough to power 750,000 homes. The cumulative tally of solar systems in California includes panels installed on homes and commercial buildings as well as solar connections to the electric grid under large utilities like PG&E.
How did they do it? The California Solar Initiative played an important role, creating an aggressive program that encouraged homeowners, businesses, governments and organizations to add solar installations to their buildings. It also provided $3 billion in incentives for the renewable energy projects. The price drops in solar also helped the industry grow, despite the state's weak economy.
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"Of the total 1,000 megawatts of rooftop solar installed statewide, a record 205 megawatts was installed in 2011 alone," Michael Peevey, president of the California Public Utilities Commission, said in a statement.
According to the state's solar initiative, 3 gigawatts of solar energy should be installed by the end of 2016.
"This report really shows that investing in these solar programs works," said Michelle Kinman, a clean-energy advocate at Environment California and one of the report's authors. "It's not only the fact that we're on pace to achieve the 3,000 megawatts. There's also the benefits of the creation of green jobs and the strengthening of the solar industry in the state, not to mention the benefits of clean energy and clean air."
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Then & Now: Mars Travel Guide
Paul Hoversten
With data from NASA's Mars Global Surveyor, scientists mapped Martian topography, with "D" the planned destination for the Phoenix lander. NASA/JPL-Caltech/Washington Univ. St. Louis/Univ. of Arizona
Peering through a telescope on the roof of Milan's Brera palace in 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli sketched the first detailed map of Mars. He dutifully named its "seas" and "continents" but then insisted that what looked to him like lines on the surface must be artificial canali or "channels" (translated into English as "canals"). It was a mistake that astronomers would try for decades to validate in hopes of finding intelligent life on Mars.
It didn't help that Schiaparelli was nearsighted and colorblind, or that he couldn't make out much due to the limitations of his 8.6-inch-diameter telescope and the blurring effects of Mars' wispy atmosphere (scientists now believe what he saw were probably dust streaks or sand dunes). All telescopes present an inverted image; Schiaparelli, following the conventions of his time, mapped the southern hemisphere where the northern is.
Astronomers today have the advantage of sophisticated spacecraft with near-perfect eyesight and instruments to map the planet in fine detail. Starting with Mariner 9 in 1971, a succession of orbiters, landers, and rovers have taken readings of Mars in a variety of ways and wavelengths. The planet has been mapped for elevation, daytime and nighttime temperatures, surface minerals and elements, magnetic fields, and gravity. Cameras from orbit have been able to discern features as small as seven inches (compared to 20 inches for the best commercial satellite images of Earth).
All the Mars images—along with historic maps—can be seen in a new mapping tool on Google (http://earth.google.com/mars). Released in mid-March, the tool allows users to "fly" over a 3D view of Mars, and explore its imagery and terrain. "All the data is public domain; we cooked it and stuck it in there," says Noel Gorelick, a former Arizona State University Mars researcher who now runs the Google feature.
A history buff, Gorelick has mixed feelings about Schiaparelli's map. "It got lots of people interested in Mars, which is a good thing, but he set Mars cartography back 50 years because people were trying to verify these canals. He drew them in a way that could only be interpreted as artificial."
Scientists at NASA's Ames Research Center and at ASU, which has built several Mars cameras, helped Gorelick compile images of the planet from past and present spacecraft, including Global Surveyor, Express, Observer, Odyssey, Pathfinder, Phoenix, Reconnaissance, and Viking.
"We're almost done with the global map," says ASU's Phil Christensen, project manager for a thermal emissions camera aboard the Odyssey orbiter. "We've taken just about all the wavelengths and sensors and flown them to Mars."
What's left, he says, might be a mission with a synthetic radar imager to map the roughness of the terrain. Such a radar, which can penetrate a few feet beneath the surface, has been used on the space shuttle to map Earth's terrain. Turning the tool on Mars would perhaps fill in the missing pieces of a puzzle Schiaparelli left the world more than a century ago.
Paul Hoversten is the executive editor of Air & Space.
Giovanni Schiaparelli's 1890 sketch of Mars. Google


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Published: January 25, 2018, 5:19 pm
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Johnny Manziel expresses interest in playing in new XFL
Manziel may not be eligible based on Vince McMahon comments on Thursday
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SAN ANTONIO – Kerrville native and former NFL, and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel has expressed an interest in playing in the XFL when the league reportedly begins play again in 2020.
WWE founder and chairman Vince McMahon announced on Thursday his intentions to restart the defunct professional football league, which played for only one season in 2001 before folding.
Hours after the announcement, Manziel tweeted at McMahon's official Twitter account and added the hashtag #XFL2020.
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— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) January 25, 2018
Manziel has not played in a professional football game since he suited up for the Cleveland Browns in 2015.
The Browns released him March 11, 2016. The NFL announced in June 2016 that he was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
His name then surfaced in connection with the Canadian Football League last fall.
Whether Manziel would be eligible for the XFL is another question. McMahon said during his press conference he would prohibit any player with a criminal record from joining the league.
"We are evaluating a player based on many things, including the quality of human being they are," McMahon said via ESPN.com. If you have any sort of criminal record or commit a crime you aren't playing in this league."
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Manziel pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in 2013 and eventually had his assault charge dropped.
Manziel also reached a settlement to dismiss a domestic violence case against him that involved his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley.
McMahon said teams would be formed in 2019, but did not announce what cities would be involved.
Manziel had a stellar local football career at Kerrville Tivy High School before he went to Texas A&M and won the Heisman Trophy in 2012.
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RJ Marquez is a reporter who has been at KSAT since 2010, and covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area for KSAT-12 and KSAT.com. He also covers the Spurs for our on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT News at Nine and Good Morning San Antonio.


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Yesterday was a bizarre day. I wondered if something was going on down the beach in the early evening before sunset. A young bloke was surfing doing acrobatics when he landed on a young bull shark. The shark did not enjoy the impact of the board on his back and bit the unsuspecting young surfer. The surfer was able to swim to shore and get help when he arrived. He could have easily lost his leg when being shaken around by the shark. The shark fortunately swam off after the incident.
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I went swimming wearing my goggles. We noticed a helicopter hovering over the surf this morning for a few minutes, perhaps hovering over where there might be an errant shark!
A surfer is reportedly in a stable condition after being bitten by a shark on the Gold Coast.
The man emerged from the surf at Nobby Beach about 5pm (AEST) on Tuesday with a gash to his leg, the Department of Community Safety says.
The Nine Network reports the victim, 20-year-old student Billy O'Leary, was bitten by a bull shark on his daily surf.
He saw the shark swim away, returned to shore and called for help, it was reported.
The man was stable and conscious, even giving a thumbs up to television cameras as ambulance officers treated the wound.
He has been taken to Gold Coast Hospital.
A surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark on Queensland's Gold Coast.
The 20-year-old man suffered wounds to his lower leg in the incident that happened at Nobby Beach about 5pm Tuesday (AEST).
It is believed he may have landed on a small bull shark while doing an aerial manoeuvre.
Chief lifeguard Warren Young says the man has deep gashes on his left calf that will require stitches.
"He feels like he perhaps landed on it - he's come off his board and landed on it doing an aerial," Mr Young said.
"That's what he's said to us, so maybe he's landed on it and it's reacted.
"I guess your skin's really soft in the water and sharks have pretty sharp teeth."
Mr Young says such attacks are uncommon.
"When you look at the number of people who surf in this area day in, day out, and the many thousands of surfers, it's still a fairly small fraction of time these things happen," he said.
"Being a small shark and the water's a bit discoloured, you're not going to see it ... we think it was perhaps a bull shark."
Mr Young says a number of factors were in the man's favour.
"I guess it is lucky that the lifeguard stabilised it straight away ... he wasn't panicking and he at first thought he'd landed on his board, cut himself on his board then he realised he had been attacked," he said.
Friend Tyson Kolkka says they were both paddling for the same wave before it happened.
"He was on the inside and then he went it and I watched him just race down the line and didn't look any further into it," he said.
"I was waiting for him to paddle back out or walk up the beach and I couldn't see him.
"Then all of a sudden there was my other mate was waving us in and I looked down and Billy was crawling up the beach and I didn't know what happened."
Another friend, Shane Cable, was sitting on the beach and watched the incident unfold.
"I ran down and he had two massive gashes," he said.
"The lifeguard had just put everything away and he was just walking up to get in the car and leave.
"Luckily they were still there for five more minutes and they came down and chucked some bandages on it."
Fellow surfer Tim Windisch says his friend was lucky."He was trying to yell out for help at the beach but no-one knew what was going on," he said.
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Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Hotels and Local Area
This is a post by author Jason Hayward. Jason is general manager for Universal Aviation U.K. – London-Stansted. Jason is an expert on business aircraft operations in the U.K. and can be contacted at jasonhayward@univ-wea.com.
This business aviation blog post is part of a series on operating in the UK and continues from our last article: "Business Aircraft Operations in the UK: Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMs."
Flight crews will find some of the best hotels in the world – from 5-star London-area properties to assorted restored castles in the countryside – here in the UK. There are also convenient international chain airport hotel options. Be aware that prices will be higher, and some hotels will sell out during high season.
The following is an overview of what you need to know:
1. Many good hotel options are available in the UK
The London area has many top-quality 4- and 5-star hotels to choose from – including most major U.S. hotel chains. Close to most airports, you will have hotels available and often 4-star options, including international chains. You will, however, run into limited hotel options from time to time. Cambridge, for example, has only one 4-star hotel, and you may have to drive farther to find a good hotel option when events are taking place in the Cambridge area.
2. High-season periods and local events reduce options and increase price
Prime tourism season for the UK is June through August, and many hotels – in the London area and elsewhere – sell out. London is the UK's most popular leisure and business destination, and average crew rooms at 4-star properties are around £200 to £350 per night (including breakfast). Outside London expect to pay about £120 to £180 per night (including breakfast) for 4-star crew accommodations. Your ground handler may have negotiated crew rates available. Special crew rates, however, will not be honored when hotel occupancy rates are running high. If you utilize consumer websites to book rooms, you will not in most cases get crew rates or receive the additional services possible with ground handler-negotiated rates.
3. Know cancellation and other hotel considerations
Typical crew-rate cancellation policy in the UK is 1600 local on the day of arrival, but this may be extended during high season and special event periods, or if you're booking multiple rooms. Be aware that room sizes vary by location, and "single" rooms will be smaller in size. It's always best to book a "double" room for single occupancy to ensure adequate room size. Some hotels, even very high-end properties, may not offer air-conditioned rooms, so it's important to confirm air conditioning availability in advance. Most UK airport hotels offer complimentary transfers to and from the airport. For city center hotels, have your ground handler arrange a reputable transport company. When using public taxis, it's best to use "black cabs," as drivers are licensed, are properly insured, and have extensive training. Public transit – such as the "tube" underground rail system – is also safe and convenient in the London area. For travel from Stansted (EGSS) to central London, a black cab may cost £90-150, while the airport train is about £25 per person for a round trip. If you're traveling with a group of four, for example, it may be cheaper to take a cab. Keep in mind that the airport train stops at around midnight, while the "tube" closes down at 0100 local.
4. Rental vehicles may be a good option
Driving in the UK is safe; however, you'll need to remain vigilant as you'll be driving on the left side of the street. Most airports in the UK have rental car facilities, and some will deliver cars to the fixed-base operator. Be aware that most self-drive rental vehicles in the UK are standard shift, so you'll need to specify an "automatic" if this is what you want. Many rental car companies and ground handlers can provide crew with a GPS to use in rental vehicles. Your ground handler may be able to arrange and pay for the vehicle rental and invoice this later.
5. Be aware of required documentation
When visiting the UK, you'll need a passport valid for the length of your stay, and some nationalities will require visas. Visas, when required, must be UK visas and not Schengen visas, and will need to be arranged prior to arrival. If you arrive in the UK without a required visa, you'll be denied entry.
6. Crew may not require visas
Crew members who arrive and depart as crew and stay in the UK less than seven days do not require visas. If, however, you're arriving or departing commercially or staying seven days or longer, a visa will be needed. It's important to be aware of who is and is not considered crew. An onboard flight engineer, who does not have a seat in the flight deck, is considered to be a passenger and will require a visa depending upon nationality. Likewise, onboard security officers, who are visa nationals, are considered passengers – as they don't have flight duties – and will require visas for entry to the UK.
7. Consider agricultural and pet restrictions
Plants, seeds, cheeses, raw meats, etc. are restricted and may not be removed from the aircraft and taken into the UK. With prior arrangements, and only at specific airports, pets will be allowed into the county. Note that the only animals permitted in the UK are dogs, cats, and ferrets. There are no exceptions to this rule. For more information on bringing animals into the UK, please see our article "Pet Passport Travel – Now Available at London Stansted Airport (EGSS)."
8. The locals are friendly
People in the UK have a reputation for being friendly, hospitable, and welcoming. Crime is not a major concern for visiting passengers/crew, but best practice, as with all destinations, is to be aware of your surroundings. For crew with free time available, there are many cultural activities to enjoy, including museums, castles, and assorted festivals. Over the past couple of decades, the UK has experienced a revolution in both cuisine variety and quality. The UK – particularly the London area – now offers some of the best cuisine options worldwide.
9. Additional reading: "Business Aircraft Operations in the UK" series index
Links will be added as new articles are published.
Part 1 – Ground Handling
Part 2 – CIQ
Part 3 – Airport Slots
Part 4 – Permits and PPRs
Part 5 – Fuel and Security
Part 6 – Flight Planning, Weather, and NOTAMs
Part 7 – Culture and Hotels
It's well worth the time to experience the local culture and cuisine when visiting the UK. Your ground handler can suggest many options based on the length of your visit to this inspiring and historic part of the world.
If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to the UK, contact me at jasonhayward@univ-wea.com.
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Based in London, Jason Hayward, general manager for Universal Aviation U.K. – London, is an expert on ground support and operations into the United Kingdom. He's been with Universal since 1997 and has more than 25 years' experience combined in aviation handling and operations. A native of the U.K. and veteran of the Royal Air Force, Jason has been instrumental in helping establish Universal Aviation offices around the globe. Jason is also an expert on coordinating operations and handling for special events and was Universal's point person for the 2012 Games in London. He's shared his insight on operations and special events with many industry publications.


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10 things Russian women try to avoid during pregnancy
Anna Sorokina
Bringing a new life into this world is challenging in any society. But in Russia, young women have to deal with a whole range of issues: from the necessary paperwork to enjoy the generous benefits of maternity leave, to harping older relatives who insist on following ancient superstitions.
1. Don't put off going to the doctor
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In Russia a pregnant woman should see a doctor no later than 12 weeks after conceiving. Pregnancy and childbirth are included in the system of mandatory medical insurance, so it's free for Russians. Also, during the registration of a pregnancy a woman receives around 600 rubles ($11) from the state. However, she can also choose a private clinic. Regardless of the clinic the woman will have to pass many medical tests.
"We have hyper diagnostics, I passed lots of tests three times over, ultrasound should be done three times," said Alexandra Karlinskaya, a manager at an educational center who has recently given birth to a daughter. Some women visit a doctor even more often, giving blood several times to check for glucose levels and infections.
2. Don't forget about documents at work
Pregnant women can take maternity leave from 30 weeks and their job will be put on ice until after the baby has been born. Some women also take extra days off. "The doctor gives the necessary documents and a medical note for 140 days, you transfer it to the financial department and within 10 days you will receive the money for maternity leave," said Alexandra. The sum is calculated based on the woman's average salary over the past two years. "I received about three times my salary," Alexandra said. Unemployed women get a minimum of about 34,000 rubles ($600). The maximum sum is about 290,000 rubles ($5,100). After the birth of a child a woman receives a lump sum of about 16,000 rubles ($280). After the birth of a second child she is paid about 450,000 rubles ($8,000) – so-called "maternity capital" that can be spent on the children's housing and education. If a woman has a third baby she receives benefits like free public transport and additional vacations.
When 140 days is up, the mother's bank account will be topped up with a monthly allowance until the child is 1.5 years old. The calculations are based on her salary (from 3,000 rubles [$50] to 24,000 rubles [$420]). A woman can stay at home for the first three years of a child's life, but many returns to work early.
3. Don't choose the maternity hospital at the last moment
The process of choosing a maternity hospital is pretty straight forward: At the point of 30 weeks of pregnancy the mother receives a birth certificate. With this document she can give birth in any state hospital for free. "If a woman has problems with her health her doctor should advise she uses a hospital with a strong cardiology unit, for example," explained journalist Tatyana Rusakova, who has a daughter and son.
If the mother wants additional services or to give birth in a private clinic, she should sign a contract for paid childbirth. The price depends on the hospital. "For example, in the Sechenov clinic, where I signed a contract, it cost about 99,000 rubles ($1,700)," said Alexandra. "But initially my local polyclinic wanted to send me to another nearby hospital, so I had to write a refusal form, because I had chosen the hospital before."
4. Don't sleep on your stomach
Many doctors suggest pregnant women should sleep on their left side, so the baby exerts less pressure on its mother's internal organs, explained Maria Zagryadskaya, an HR manager and mother of two daughters. "Those who love to sleep on their stomach miss it awfully. I couldn't sleep on my back, as it hurt."
5. Don't take medicine
"When you're pregnant the doctor will not prescribe pills in case they harm the baby," said Maria. "I became allergic to normal hand cream. Actually, a pregnant woman can suddenly become allergic to anything. Therefore, doctors recommend to stop eating chocolate, citrus fruits, strawberries, and alcohol – anything that could trigger an allergy."
"I had severe toxicosis," recalled Alexandra. "I learned that at a local clinic it's possible to be linked up to a drip without staying in hospital, but I only felt bad in the morning so I didn't use it. In the end I left the town for a while where I felt better in the fresh air. Some say water with lemon and mint candies can help, but treatment for toxicity is mostly not provided."
6. Don't deny small pleasures
"Doctors said that it's better to not eat pastry and chocolate, but I did not observe this diet and ate whatever I wanted - and even visited McDonald's," said Alexandra. "During the last months of pregnancy I was plagued with heartburn and only French fries saved me."
"In principle you can eat everything," agreed journalist Elena Potapova, who recently gave birth to a son. "I didn't eat raw meat or fish because I was afraid of getting poisoned. But the more diverse menu a pregnant woman has the better it is for the child."
7. Don't quit sports
It's not recommended pregnant women play active sports involving jumping or running. "I was fond of aqua aerobics but special lessons for pregnant women are quite expensive," said Maria.
"I went to the pool a couple of times but didn't like it much," Elena said. "So I chose yoga and completely replaced taking the bus with quick walking."
8. Don't raise your hands
"I heard that you should not raise your hands during pregnancy because the child may become wrapped up in the umbilical cord," said Alexandra. "Even though I really tried not to do it, my child was wrapped in the cord anyway, so I don't think this is true."
"I remember my mother told me not to raise my hands," recalled Elena. "But throughout almost the entire pregnancy I went to yoga and we raised our hands every lesson, and even stood upside down – I felt great."
9. Don't believe in superstitions
In ancient Rus long hair was considered a symbol of power and they believed pregnant women should not to cut it. Modern Russian women don't believe these superstitions. "I cut my hair, had manicures - I didn't want to give up on my looks," Alexandra said.
"The only one superstition I followed during both pregnancies was to resist buying things for the unborn baby," added Tatyana. "All things were a gift from my husband and relatives immediately after the birth."
"Many people don't talk about pregnancy and don't show the baby during the first months, fearing a jinx," said Maria. "Previously, the level of medicine was not very high so parents tried to minimize the child's contact with others, but now it's just a superstition."
10. Don't forget about yourself
"A week before the birth I had a great time at a friends' wedding at a jazz club," said Alexandra. "They say that babies love jazz, and I gave her the chance to listen to it."
"I went to a disco on the seventh month, we had a party at work," noted Maria. "It all depends on how you feel."
"I believe that pregnancy is not a disease," Elena said, adding that it's better not to read online forums for pregnant women to avoid anxiety and unnecessary worry. "In my opinion, the main thing for a pregnant woman is to enjoy life in its fullness," concluded Elena.
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EVER BEEN IN A TIMEMACHINE? STEP INTO 1980 SLOTS MADNESS!
I had the pink shoes and the personal stereo, my brothers had the games console and the skateboard. Dad had the phone, nobody had the car! Great pay table.
40 win lines on which to collect super eighties prizes.
I love the game play and the music on these throwback games. I feel a bonus round coming on as well.
Yes I did the whole pink make up thing as well, but my hair was ALL pink not like hers.
Those neon pink wilds are proving to be very useful.
Yay, nice job Sue. My trip back to the 80's was well worth it.
This is how I won £260 when I went back in time to the 1980's.
Yeah baby, now you're talking! I loved this game and can see me playing it a lot.
had a great time revisiting the 80s!
Sue sure looks like the "it" girl in her teenage years!
I remember my daughter having their 80's themed campus party. I had a lot of fun preparing her up!


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Black Twitter is a virtual space in which black people use the platform to talk about culture, politics, and anything else. It is the convening of black celebrities, intellectuals, and other individuals to discuss anything from activism to black celebrities to the minutiae of everyday life. There is no official Black Twitter, but some posts may be tagged #BlackTwitter.
Black Twitter is a source of comedic content and a powerful force of change. Much discourse about and organizing for the Black Lives Matter movement takes place on Black Twitter. It is known for its callout of racist comments online, as well as the larger systems of institutional racism from which such comments stem. Through Black Twitter, black people can discuss what is important to them in a national and global online community.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States is a national association of veterans who as soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen served this Nation in wars, campaigns and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.
Our Mission: Is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our community. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Is to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
History of Organization: The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum and by 1936, the membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice has been instrumental in establishing the VA, creating a GI Bill for the 20th and 21st century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for those veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Annually, the nearly 1.7 million national members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in baseball activities, bike safety and veteran transportation.
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FBI's Classification Investigation Overlooks Clinton's FOIA Evasion: FRINFORMSUM 7/7/2016
tags: Chilcot Report, Fredy Peccerelli, HRC email, OIP, Operation Crossroads, proactive disclosure pilot
by Lauren Harper
Hillary Clinton will not face criminal charges for mishandling classified information.
The FBI announced this week that it would not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her handling of classified material as secretary of state. The decision was made on the grounds that Clinton did not willfully mishandle classified information by maintaining a personal email and server. The Clinton email fiasco has brought overclassification to the fore, and the National Security Archive has long argued that too much information gets classified and classification decisions are too often senseless. We've seen different agencies redact different portions of the same document, we've seen the same agency redact different portions of the same document, and we've even seen the same reviewer redact different portions of the same document a mere 10 days apart.
The investigation of Hillary Clinton's personal email use through the lens of classification guidance has, however, overshadowed that Clinton's email setup kept her records out of reach of FOIA requests, broke the Federal Records Act (36 CFR 1263.22), and went against NARA guidance on email management (NARA Bulletin 2011-03).
But Clinton can bolster her transparency credentials in the wake of the scandal and FBI Director Comey's rebuke by building off the FOIA reform legislation signed into law by President Obama on June 30 – the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016.
The Washington Post Editorial Board recently noted that the bill signing, which roughly coincided with FOIA's 50th birthday, codifies several important improvements that will help ensure FOIA "remains a vital tool for keeping government open and honest." Among the most important improvements are a 25-year sunset for the "wildly misused" FOIA exemption (b)(5), codification of a presumption of disclosure, and a requirement that agencies update their FOIA regulations within 180 days of the passage of the bill.
The bill leaves room for improvement, however, providing Clinton – or whoever succeeds President Obama – a much needed opportunity to show how she will promote transparency. Two key ways Clinton could commit to improving transparency and FOIA is to enact a public interest balancing test for each exemption an agency wishes to invoke, and establish a government commission or mechanism which can overturn bad agency FOIA decisions (like the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel in the Mandatory Declassification Review process). These steps would also help the FOIA's middling global ranking compared to other transparency laws (Canada's Center for Law and Democracy ranked the US FOIA 46 out of 103 transparency laws in a recent poll, between Tunisia and Trinidad and Tobago.)
The DC Court of Appeals ruled this week that private account emails can sometimes be considered government records subject to FOIA. The ruling focused on Office of Science and Technology Policy science adviser John Holdren and an account he "kept on a server at the non-profit Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts." Two of the three appeals court judges wrote, "If a department head can deprive the citizens of their right to know what his department is up to by the simple expedient of maintaining his departmental emails on an account in another domain, that purpose is hardly served."
The Department of Justice Office of Information Policy recently released its report on the proactive disclosure pilot assessment. Archive FOIA Project Director Nate Jones tweeted the biggest takeaways from the report, namely that if agencies like the Air Force, the National Archives, and the Environmental Protection Agency can employ technologies that automatically OCR and post FOIA responses into a repository, meaning that FOIA staff don't need to spend any additional time posting FOIA-processed documents, why can't all agencies use such efficient software to automatically post documents?
The OIP report, unfortunately, did not take the opportunity to dispel the 508 "red herring." Section 508 requires agencies ensure that persons with disabilities have comparable access to data as persons without disabilities and that federal employees with disabilities can access records with the same ease as their non-disabled counterparts – and has been in effect since 1998. Yet agencies routinely argue that making documents 508 compliant is too burdensome – even though agencies including the Department of State and all the agencies that participate in FOIAonline , which OIP participates in – routinely demonstrate otherwise, regularly posting their records online and in full compliance with Section 508. OIP missed an opportunity to take the lead and challenge other government agencies to meet the same standard it adheres to.
British investigators have released the results of a seven-year inquiry into Britain's role, under Tony Blair's leadership, in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Washington Post notes, "The report describes British intelligence painting a flawed picture of Iraqi military capacity, with agencies never doubting the existence of weapons of mass destruction." The report also faults Blair's government for presenting Saddam Hussein's threat to Britain with a "certainty that was not justified," and ignoring warnings that invading Iraq could grow the threat of Islamic extremism.
These findings square with documents posted by the National Security Archive back in 2010, which show that for nearly a year before the 2003 invasion of Iraq that the British government collaborated closely with the George W. Bush administration to produce a far starker picture of the threat from Saddam Hussein and his weapons of mass destruction than was justified by intelligence at the time.
The documents show, among other things, that:
From early 2002 both governments were seeking regime change, but Prime Minister Blair and his officials were very conscious of the need to make a case for war, based on claims about Iraqi WMDs.
From March 2002 – the very beginning of the process – the US and UK administrations were concerned about maintaining consistency in their claims about Iraqi weapons, often at the cost of accuracy. In the spring of 2002 the two countries began to produce in parallel the white papers on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction that they published that fall. At least two drafts of the respective white papers were exchanged from either side in order to avoid providing grist for "opponents of action."
Officials working on the parallel papers took part in a number of secure video conferences to avoid inconsistencies between the documents. Both sides accelerated the drafting of their white papers in September 2002 as part of a coordinated propaganda effort.
The July 24, 1946 Baker Test in the initial seconds of the explosion, shrouding its formidable height over the U.S. Navy's test fleet. (Colorized photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Field Office)
The National Security Archive's Nuclear Vault recently posted photographs and videos of Operation Crossroads' "Able" test, which took place seventy years ago this month. Operation Crossroads was a joint US Army-Navy task force that attempted to measure the effects of atomic explosions on warships and other military targets by staging two atomic weapons tests at Bikini atoll in the Marshall Islands. The first test, Able, took place on 1 July 1946, and "involved an air burst directly above the assembled ships… The bomb missed its target by several thousand feet, destroying inadvertently one of the ships carrying measuring instruments. The error created a storm of criticism, but it was never fully explained, although the poor ballistics of 'Fat Man' were probably a factor." The second test, Baker, took place on 25 July 1946 and was, according to Nuclear Vault director Dr. William Burr, "the most dangerous and spectacular of the two, producing iconic images of nuclear explosions. A third test was scheduled, but canceled."
This week's #tbt pick is chosen with The New York Times Sunday Magazine's July 3rd profile of Fredy Peccerelli – Guatemala's foremost forensic anthropologist and longtime partner of the National Security Archive's Guatemala Documentation Project – in mind. This week's #tbt pick is the Archive's 2011 posting on the Diario Militar case and the discovery – with Peccerelli's help – of two of Guatemala's death squad victims in a mass grave. The remains belonged to Amancio Samuel Villatoro and Sergio Saúl Linares Morales.
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Happy FOIA-ing!
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The City of Chesapeake, Va. and the State of Virginia are right along with the FOIA evasions in whatever way they can take advantage of them. Doesn't surprise me.
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While I understand your concern for the overclassification of documents, what is puzzling about the Clinton case is rather the relatively few documents she handled that were reportedly classified.
It can be no doubt that she indeed handled such documents inappropriately and broke both the letter and the spirit of the law that governs the handling of classified documents.
However, there were a mere 100 documents containing classified material throughout her tenure as secretary of state? How could this be?
This raises the question whether there were a large number of documents that did not make it to the investigation. Furthermore, this emphasizes the need to enforce the laws and regulations that protect that there are documents to evaluate for FOIA requests.
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Press reported recently of emails discussing unusual (by background) candidate/member of Sec of State's ISAB, one Rajiv K. Fernando. Emails found or produced rather late in the game it seems again — evidently for a lawsuit by Judicial Watch. Comey's statement on Sec. HRC's records certainly raises question after question about the value of historical record (sorry for the doublespeak) of policy making at the dept. Will historians, decades from now, have a shot at putting together a complete picture?
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New Brexit checks begin on goods arriving into NI from Great Britain
Jan 1st 2021 11:44AM
The first freight checks required under the terms of Brexit's economic sea border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland have taken place.
The end of the transition period late on New Year's Eve brought into force the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol, which sees the region operate under different regulatory and customs arrangements to the rest of the UK.
Northern Ireland is remaining in the single market for goods and is applying EU customs rules at its ports.
Customs declarations and additional regulatory checks are now required on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Trade in the other direction remains largely unfettered.
Lorries lined up at the checking site at Belfast Port (Liam McBurney/PA)
The full consequences of the protocol will not be felt until later in the year, as several grace periods have been agreed between the UK and EU to reduce the volume of paperwork and certifications needed in the first few months of operation.
The first affected ferry into Northern Ireland on New Year's Day docked in Belfast at 1.45pm having sailed from Cairnryan in Scotland earlier that morning.
There was no evidence of disruption or delay.
Officials are required to conduct physical checks on a selection of roll on/roll off lorries under the terms of the protocol.
After the Stena Line ferry docked, six lorries were diverted to a new checking facility in the grounds of Belfast Port operated by Stormont's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera).
UK Border Force officers and Daera inspectors were in attendance.
The checks were primarily document-focused on Friday, with limited signs of physical inspections taking place at the site.
A lorry belonging to MVT car transportation company disembarks the Stena Line Superfast VIII ferry at Belfast Harbour on New Year's Day (Liam McBurney/PA)
Similar processes were in operation at Larne Port on goods arriving from Great Britain on New Year's Day.
Officials have pledged a light-touch enforcement regime in the first week of the protocol's operation to give traders time to adjust to the new requirements.
Seamus Leheny, policy manager for hauliers representative body Logistics UK, observed the first ferry arriving in Belfast.
Mr Leheny said it would only start to become apparent from next week whether the protocol will cause significant delays and disruption.
"Initially for the first day or two it will be fairly quiet," he told the PA news agency.
"And that's down to two reasons – a lot of companies here have already stockpiled in advance of this and also a lot of companies are just standing back for the first day or two, they just want to see how the systems hold up and if there are any issues, what they can learn from that.
"So I expect the first couple of days of this that it will be relatively quiet, low-freight volumes, and we'll get a bigger picture of how it pans out probably the start and the middle of next week."
Seamus Leheny, policy manager at Logistics UK (Liam McBurney/PA)
Mr Leheny said while he expected the majority of GB-NI supply chains to continue, he predicted some Northern Ireland importers would look closer to home for products to avoid the red tape.
"I think most of the trade will hold up – if something is still profitable to move next week, as opposed to two weeks ago, those goods will still move here," he said.
"You might have some reconfiguration on some products. We've already heard of some businesses looking closer to home in Northern Ireland here to source products that they may have previously sourced from suppliers in GB. So I expect there will be some change in the months ahead."
Darren Mone, from MVT car transportation company, parked up at the port to capture video of his vehicle disembarking the ferry.
An official from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (left) talks to a lorry driver at the inspection site (Liam McBurney/PA)
Mr Mone said he had completed all the required declarations on New Year's Eve.
"It's more paperwork at the end of the day, it's going to be more aggro for our customers," he said.
"Most of the second-hand car market comes in from the UK. For us, it's going to be an aggro, there's no point saying another other.
"It's more paperwork that we feel doesn't need to be done because everything we put in that declaration is in our customer VAT returns.
"When you're dealing within the one jurisdiction Northern Ireland is still reporting everything to GB for their tax and their VAT and everything. All the information is in the tax returns. So it's really duplicating everything doing these declarations."
However, Mr Mone predicted the protocol could end up being beneficial for Northern Ireland in the long run, as it meant traders based in the region had unfettered access to both the EU and to GB.
"Northern Ireland is probably going to be the place to be in the future, hopefully," he said.
"We can trade with Europe and the UK, with access both ways, without any declarations."
Labour: Today we can turn the page on dark and divisive era


Members of the Wauneta-Palisade defense gang tackle the Mullen runner. Pictured are (left to right) Cash Yearous (12), Caid Doetker (28), Joel Maris (17), Dennis Cavanaugh, Paxton Gleason (52), Austen Rozelle and Braxton McKinney (25).
For the second week in a row the Wauneta-Palisade football team knew it was heading into a tough match up.
Last week, WP played Garden County which sits in ninth place in Class D2 points. This week the Broncos faced Mullen, the team sitting in 11th in the point standings in Paxton.
Mullen had breezed through its early schedule, putting up 76, 56 and 58 points in three wins.
Mullen on its first possession then once more with 3:14 in the first quarter.
WP was able to quickly answer Mullen's second touchdown with a 56-yard run by Austen Rozelle.
From there Mullen ran away from the Broncos. WP trailed 42-7 at halftime.
The Broncos scored with 12 seconds left in the game on a Ty Duvel three-yard run to make the final score 13-64.
WP finished with 187 rushing yards in the game. Rozelle led WP in rushing with 78 yards on six carries. Dalton Harchelroad finished with 64 yards on 15 carries. Each scored a touchdown.


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Giant berg on collision course with South Georgia
Home » Giant berg on collision course with South Georgia
#Antarctica , #Zeeën en oceanen , #Sneeuw & IJs
Gepubliceerd op 12 november 2020
The colossus iceberg that split from Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf on 12 July 2017 is on a collision course with South Georgia.
Over the last three years, satellite missions such as Copernicus Sentinel-1 have been used to track the berg as it has drifted in the Southern Ocean. For the first two years, it remained close to its parent ice sheet, impeded by sea ice. But now, as the map shows, the main chunk of the A-68 berg, known as A-68A, is heading rapidly for South Georgia. It is now about 350 km from the island.
About the same size as the South Atlantic island, it could ground in the shallow waters offshore and cause real problems for the island wildlife and seafloor-dwelling life. Penguins and seals need access to the sea to feed so the iceberg could easily block their foraging routes and life on the seafloor could be crushed if the berg grounds. The fear is that if the berg does anchor against the South Georgia coast, it could remain there for up to 10 years. When the A38 grounded here in 2004, many dead penguin chicks and seal pups were found along the shoreline.


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With this app children will learn over 60 new English words, review vocabulary from the other two 'Learning Time with Timmy' apps and boost their cognitive and memory skills.
Watch your child get more confident and improve their memory skills with new game 'Hatch Match', which will introduce your child to reading English.
The app is designed for kids aged 2-6 learning English. This app was developed in partnership with Oscar® award-winning Aardman.
Matching pairs in the new game 'Hatch Match' which improves their memory and introduces them to reading.


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Jordan Belfort
Posted on July 22, 2015 July 21, 2015 by Jack Flacco
A lot of folks are not going to like today's Wednesday Warriors feature. If anything, a lot of folks are going to hate it. To be honest, I wouldn't be writing this if I hadn't seen something in Jordan Belfort, the main character in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, that merited a closer look.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort
I'm going to cut to the chase and talk about the elephant in the room. It's there, it's sitting on the couch, and no one wants to say a word about the thing but someone needs to say something about it. It is my opinion that the character Jordan Belfort portrayed in the film by Leonardo DiCaprio is a misogynistic narcissist. The Stratton Oakmont founder thinks of no one else but himself and hates anyone who would dare get in the way of his success. As documented in the film, when Steve Madden tries to double-cross Belfort, Belfort retaliates by dumping Madden's stock for pennies.
Not a flattering intro, but there's more to dislike about this character. In the 180 minutes this film runs, I lost count of how many Quaaludes Belfort pops to keep him primed and juiced for his deal-making sessions. He goes so far as to descend into a 'lude induced bender. Fortunately, the only victim to the incident is his very expensive sports car. In his own words:
"On a daily basis I consume enough drugs to sedate Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens for a month. I take Quaaludes 10-15 times a day for my 'back pain', Adderall to stay focused, Xanax to take the edge off, pot to mellow me out, cocaine to wake me back up again, and morphine… Well, because it's awesome."
It doesn't stop there. Belfort's exploits with women places him in the same league as the Roman emperor Caligula. As depicted in the film, he uses and abuses women for his own pleasure, leaving them for others.
To top it off, he preys on the greed and fear of others to sell them shares of worthless companies in one of the biggest pump-and-dump scams in U.S. history. He doesn't fear justice. He doesn't fear death. Moreover, he certainly makes Wall Street's Gordon Gekko proud.
Why then would I even consider placing a spotlight on Jordan Belfort?
Because of this one scene in the film featuring him and his best friend Donnie Azoff:
Jordan Belfort: You want a beer, pal?
Donnie Azoff: What are you drinkin'?
Jordan Belfort: I got this non-alcoholic stuff…
Donnie Azoff: What's that?
Jordan Belfort: It's like a non-alcoholic beer. It's got no… no alcohol.
Donnie Azoff: It's a beer?
Jordan Belfort: Yeah, with no alcohol.
Donnie Azoff: But, you drink enough and… you drink a lot and it'll get you messed up?
Jordan Belfort: No, there's no alcohol. That's the point.
Donnie Azoff: I'm not a scientist; I don't know what you're talking about. I can get you beer if you want beer.
Jordan Belfort: I know, but I don't drink, remember? I don't drink anymore?
Donnie Azoff: What, you wanna go inside and blow some lines of baking powder, baking soda? Can't imagine ever not enjoying getting messed up. I love it.
Jordan Belfort: Yeah…
Donnie Azoff: How's being sober?
Jordan Belfort: It sucks.
Donnie Azoff: Boring, right?
Jordan Belfort: So boring. I'm gonna kill myself.
Watching the scene through once, I didn't catch the nuances. Only after watching the film again, did they become clearer. Here's a guy who was living at the top of his game, doing drugs, sleeping with a treasure trove of women, had access to enormous amounts of cash that he could fill several Olympic-sized pools with, but after getting caught he was really trying to overcome the temptations that put him into this mess in the first place. The line, "I know, but I don't drink, remember? I don't drink anymore?" hints on an element of remorse for all he had done in the past. He is trying his best to stay sober and focused. And like the majority of those fighting addiction, he confesses he can't stand the withdrawal and much rather kill himself instead.
He's trying, and that's what I took away from the film The Wolf of Wall Street. If a guy like Jordan Belfort can put in the effort to overcome his greatest urges, what's to say anyone else can't do the same?
On that note, I have one more thing to say: "Sell me this pen."
Have you seen The Wolf of Wall Street? What do you think of Jordan Belfort?
The Craft: Sarah
Posted on August 14, 2013 August 14, 2013 by Jack Flacco
Hard to believe it's been seventeen years since the movie The Craft came out. For all my young readers who may have missed watching this spectacle, it presents another view of what a witches' coven really is. I'm dedicating this Women Who Wow Wednesday to Sarah Bailey, the natural witch from the film.
Robin Tunney as Sarah Bailey (Photo Credit: movpins.com)
A couple of years after the release of The Craft, City, Toronto's premier local movie station at the time, broadcasted this film almost every month for a couple of years. It was something to behold considering there were a lot more entertaining movies to watch such as Armageddon and Bad Boys. Yet, I'm theorizing because a large contingent of teenage girls had the unquenchable desire to meet Leonardo DiCaprio from Titanic, they'd do anything to get close to the star, including casting spells.
I have to admit though, I became hooked with the movie pretty early on before it became a success on City.
Let's get to the goods, shall we?
Sarah Bailey (Robin Tunney) moves into a new city and joins a witches' coven. Sound familiar? Well, we'll leave the Twilight references out of this post for now. Let's backtrack. Sarah's new school features a diverse clique of girls. The popular girls take one look at Sarah and label her an introvert. On more than one occasion, they make her the butt of all of their jokes. A boy, who she thought had a thing for her, spread the rumor she was easy after a night of abstinence with the lad.
That's when Nancy (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie (Neve Campbell) and Rochelle (Rachel True) enter the picture. They're dressed in black, have all sorts of weird stuff going on with them and, oh, yes, they're witches. They want Sarah. Bonnie noticed her balancing a pencil on its tip in French class–without hands. Naturally, they're not going to let this opportunity pass. Besides, they need a fourth witch to complete the circle and call the corners. You know, north, south, east, west? The corners. Of course let's not forget the elements, too. Earth, wind, fire, water. They can't call the corners without a fourth member in their coven.
Sarah accepts. But little does she know what she's getting herself into. The magical incantations they perform in the beginning are nothing short of sideshow magic tricks. Silly things like levitation, changing the color of one's hair, etc. Small stuff, really. It's only after they summon the corners that things turn creepy.
I don't want to spoil it, I'm only going to say the lesson in the movie is to be careful what you ask for, it always comes back to you three times over. What goes out comes back to you in threefold. That's a massive lesson to grasp there for those ever wanting to curse anyone in life. In the movie, Karma is deadly.
Back to Sarah. From a shy, insecure teenager, Sarah becomes a force of reckoning. Not only does she prove herself vulnerable and weak during the tough times, she's a girl who has that underlying strength to conquer all during the worst of times.
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Have you seen The Craft? What did you think of Sarah Bailey? If you ever wanted one power in your life, what would it be?
Posted on June 5, 2013 June 7, 2013 by Jack Flacco
Velvet crimson hair. A delicate smile. A dreamer. Rose DeWitt Bukater, Women Who Wow Wednesday's paradigm of perseverance. The actress. The horseback rider. The spitter.
Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater
When Rose walks aboard the Titanic, who many call The Ship of Dreams, for her it is anything but. She likens it to a prison where her soul cries out for freedom and there is no escape. Her fiancée, Caledon Hockley, a man of wealth and viable means, promises her the world if she wouldn't deny him. His wish? Open your heart to me, Rose. The price sounds too costly.
Enter Jack Dawson, the free-spirited young man who would change Rose's life forever. He travels from place to place on tramp steamers and such. He won his ticket on the Titanic in a lucky hand of poker. A very lucky hand. They meet in the moonlight, she, wanting to take her life, he, wanting to save it. Give me your hand. You don't want to do this, he says. Come on. One more step and she would've found herself floating in the middle of the Atlantic with the water so cold it would've hit her like a thousand knives. You saved me, Jack, in every way a person can be saved.
Rose meets Jack in First Class, among the most important on the ship. His art captivates her. Her cheeks grow hot at his drawings of the women. Did you like this woman? I think you must have had a love affair with her. Not at all, he says, just with her hands. She was a one-legged prostitute. Rose melts knowing she promised her heart to Caledon. All the wedding invitations have gone out, there's no escape of the inevitable. She has to marry him.
Do you love him? Oh, Jack, what a silly question to ask. It's simple, do you love him or not? Rose props her head high, and declares her departure. Wait a minute, it's First Class, he has to leave! Not before he teaches her how to spit. Strange kids. On the First Class deck, he aims for the sunset bathed ocean. It went far. They're one. No denying they belong together.
But then there's Cal. Caledon. What to do? Rose's heart tears from knowing if she gives him up, she'd be giving up her security. He's been good to her. If you don't break free, Jack says, your heart will die. Maybe not right away but the fire will eventually go out. Rose makes her decision. It's not up to you to save me, Jack. For both our sakes, leave me alone. As strong as she tries, she can't muster the courage to ignore Jack. Nothing can quench the fire within her not to be with her secret lover.
Jack and Rose
When the iceberg finally hits, they can smell the ice. But Rose had decided. When the ship lands, she will disappear with Jack. Before that happens, he will have to free himself. Cal frames him with stealing The Heart of the Ocean diamond. Into the belly of the ship Jack goes, handcuffs and all.
As the ship sinks, Rose's desperate search for Jack leads to a water-filled grave. Where, oh, where has my Jack gone? In the bowels of the beast, her back against the wall, the vessel groans. She will find him. She will rescue him just as he had done for her. Except this time, she will never doubt him again. Ever.
Rose eventually finds Jack, rescues him from his watery prison, and he leads her to the top of the ship where they consummate a promise of life. Whatever you do, Rose, don't let go of my hand. We're gonna make it. Trust me.
I trust you.
The ship bobs for a bit. Stays still. Then flounders. In a rush, waves swallow the couple whole. A few minutes later, the ocean regrets taking the lovers and releases them to the surface.
On a scrap of debris, Jack asks Rose one thing of her. With every last trembling breath he can collect, promise me you will survive. That you will never give up. No matter what happens. No matter how hopeless. Promise me now, and never let go of that promise.
Never let go.
I promise. I will never let go, Jack. I'll never let go.


Regulator Marine, manufacturers of the finest in offshore sportfishing boatssince 1988, is thrilled to announcethe promotion of Rex Anderson to the position of Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Development. Previously occupying the role of Human Resource Director, Anderson has been an invaluable member of theRegulatorteam since 2006.
Having come out of retirement from the automotive industryto join the Regulator team, Anderson not only played an important role innavigating Regulator through therecession, but also helped increase a staff of less than 150 people to oneof over220. From factory floor employees toVice Presidentof FinanceandDirector of Engineering, Anderson has successfully identified and recruited members who contribute to building an even stronger team.
"Regulator is a wonderful placeto work," said Anderson. "Our leaders do theirwork with integrity andalways treatpeoplethe way they should be treated.It's an honor to be part of this team."Through his dedication, willingness to serve, and his emphasis on integrity, Anderson exemplifies the values that Regulator strives to implement every day.


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11 Amazing Iconic 90's Rachel Green Outfits You Need To Check
Iconic 90's rachel green outfits are still relevant today. Not everyone can carry off that but still, it's fashionable.
Rachel Green is the character that Jennifer Aniston is best known for.
She is undoubtedly the style icon of the nineties.
Throughout the 10 season run of the popular sitcom FRIENDS, she had the most iconic outfits.
People take inspiration from her even today, although it has been over two decades since the show first aired.
Not only were her outfits iconic, but her entire style has also inspired many.
In fact, the Rachel Green hairstyle that consisted of a mid-length cut with shaggy layers became the most requested hairstyle among women.
MAC's satin lipstick in the shade Paramount also became famous, since it is her signature brown lipstick.
Rachel Green was the true fashionista.
Her style is very bold.
She can pull off outfits like nobody else can.
Let's discuss some of her iconic 90's Rachel Green Outfits throughout the run of the show.
Overalls never go out of style, they're a classic. Rachel Green wore a lot of overalls during the run of the show.
Although she wore them frequently, every time she did it was a unique combination that suited her very well.
The art of layering has become very prevalent these days. It is an integral part of the minimalist clothing culture.
The art of layering means wearing a bunch of different clothing one on top of the other and creating a distinct style.
(NOT like what Joey did) it is important to wear clothes and accessories in such a way that it creates a good ensemble.
Well what can we say other than she did it before it was cool? Here are a bunch of such outfits.
The first is a bold fuscia fur code layered with the top and a maxi skirt.
This is creative layering with distinct platform shoes.
Monochrome layering
TURTLENECK AND MINI SKIRT
The trend of wearing mini skirts with turtlenecks was brought by Rachel Green. She rocked outfits like that a couple of times, and this combination is sure one of her most stylish ones.
The episode where Marcel the monkey causes ruckus, she combined a white turtleneck with a plaid skirt and high socks. People have often recreated this look for Halloween.
In this outfit Rachel paired a black turtleneck with a black mini skirt and high boots.
The Dresses Tube
Dresses are tricky garments to wear and not everybody can pull them off. But obviously this is Rachel Green we are talking about. She pulled it off effortlessly and looked gorgeous.
The crop tops that she wore were quite unique, they had collars. What can I really say, just take a look at some of her Most iconic crop tops.
No matter what decade is, Denim never truly goes out of style. The good thing about denim is that it looks good on everybody yet everybody can have their own personal way to style it and look cool. It's also comfortable.
ASIAN DRESSES
Rachel doesn't only wear clothes that a normal American would wear. Her clothing expands beyond that. She has been seen wearing outfits that are inspired with other cultures as well.
Kimono dress
Rachel green in kurta–
AN OFFBEAT COMBINATION
When Rachel went back to work after the birth of Emma, she combined an off-shoulder button-down with a tie and that became a huge sensation.
SWEATPANTS AND A TOP
Why is it that when Rachel wears the most casual clothing she still looks like a superstar and when I do it I look like a homeless person?
Rachel wears slip dresses a lot throughout the show. They simply suit her well. She plays with colours and patterns and looks fabulous.
One thing that distinctively says that the show was made in the 90s is that Rachel is seen wearing a lot of leopard print. It was quite popular back then. Actually, the trend of wearing animal print is one of those things that has not gone out of style yet.
One can not go wrong with the classic little black dress, and Rachel pulls the LBD off effortlessly! So she is the one who has shown us how it's done, time and again.
How To Look Like Rachel Green Everyday
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Happy Birthday Jennifer Lopez + More: July 24 Hip-Hop History
On this day we celebrate the life of an iconic singer and actress, the release of a New Jack Swing comedy and more.
Christopher McManus
10 '90s TV Shows That Embraced Hip-Hop
In the 90s, hip-hop emerged from the shadows and proved itself to be worthy of a slot on prime-time TV.
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Overshadowed in a year of big soundtracks, Jam & Lewis delivered a stellar compilation.
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A$AP Rocky: 'Rihanna is a pothead'
The rapper also spoke of his love for Skrillex
By Leonie Cooper
A$AP Rocky has called Rihanna a "pothead".
The hip-hopper was speaking to Rolling Stone, when he made the comment, saying:
"Rihanna is a pothead and so am I, so we're real cool. Weed is going to bring us together as a generation. Drugs is what created Woodstock. Let's be clear about that."
In the same interview, A$AP Rocky said that he 'loves' going to see Skrillex play. Rocky said: "I love going to his shows. It's like a rave every time. Everyone goes crazy."
He went on to speak about his debut album, 'LoveLiveA$AP', which is out today and features guest appearances from Skrillex, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Florence Welch. When asked what statement he thinks he's made with the album, the rapper replied: "I want people to say he's the best artist – not the best rapper of his generation, but the best artist."
A$AP Rocky added that he wants to act in films in the future. He said: "I want to do movies. But not only that, I want to be a motivation for people. I want to be an activist and really inspire the hopeless youngbloods. I want to let them know that there's hope out there. Life is a bitch, but there's always hope."


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Italy to adopt travel ban within country during holiday season
Posted on December 4, 2020 by [email protected]_84
The prime minister of Italy announced the country will enter an extended period of strict lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Speaking to Italian citizens on Thursday evening, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said, "It's clear this will be a Christmas that is different from others," adding that officials in the country will ban travel through the nation over the holiday season.
The travel ban within the country's 20 regions will begin on Dec. 21 and last through Jan. 6. The prime minister urged residents of the country to cancel holiday plans, arguing the precaution would help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Conte made the announcement on the same day that Italian health officials recorded the highest number of total deaths in a day, 993 people, eclipsing March 27, when 919 died from complications arising from the disease.
Conte said that although the holiday season will be unlike any other, it would still be "no less authentic" than holidays past.
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Lyndhurst holiday lighting event is Dec. 4; Santa will travel the streets of Mayfield Heights Dec. 12, South Euclid Dec. 13
Holiday store, recreation and restauarant open; Graham-Mebane lake closes