As tensions increase in the south between the Free Syrian Army and Jabhat al-Nusra, Assad focuses on the north, where an increased number of high-profile bombings have attracted international attention.
This week, residents in most government and opposition areas of Aleppo are without water after a major supply pump was cut by violence, with each side accusing the other of the disruption. It's the latest in a string of calamities to hit Aleppo in the past month.
Last week, rebel fighters tunneled under the luxury Carlton Citadel Hotel, which was being used as a government base, and bombed it; the attack was a blow to Assad's army in a city where it had been making slow but steady advances. The attack came after government planes dropped barrel bombs on a local school building, triggering global outrage. A subsequent air raid inflicted heavy casualties at a crowded market.
They've destroyed the opposition in Homs, starved and bombed them out. They are now focusing on Aleppo.
Meanwhile, tensions between Jabhat al-Nusra and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) have escalated in the southern province of Deraa, after al-Nusra kidnapped a key Western-backed FSA commander last weekend.
We asked Joshua Landis, director of the Center of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oklahoma and editor of Syria Comment, to weigh in on the fighting in Aleppo and whether rebel infighting in the south could impact Assad's push in the north.
Syria Deeply: How is the battle in Aleppo intensifying?
Joshua Landis: The military front is moving to Aleppo.The government is refocusing its efforts northward. Earlier this year it closed the back door of resupply to Damascus with its victory in the Qalamoun region, which was a big vulnerability. That battle, which started in Qusayr over a year ago, was fought all along the border with Lebanon. So today, Hezbollah and the Syrian army have managed to really shut off the resupply line across the border used by Jabhat al-Nusra and other opposition groups operating in the south.
The rebels targeted a Shiite school in Damascus and blew it up, killing 40 kids.
They've destroyed the opposition in Homs, starved and bombed them out. They are now focusing on Aleppo. They're letting people in the north know, You can't win by being against us – your life is going to be a misery. If you look carefully at the last reports from UNHCR and the World Food Programme, you see that Assad is getting the lion's share of food aid, and he's using that as a bait – lots of people from the rebel-held areas of Aleppo are crossing lines in order to come to the food. So he's got a number of advantages in the province. He's got an air force and artillery and tanks. He's got food and a central government. All of which the rebels lack.
Syria Deeply: Was the targeting of a school intentional?
Assad is getting the lion's share of food aid, and he's using that as a bait.
Landis: I don't think they care what they bomb. On the same day, the rebels targeted a Shiite school in Damascus and blew it up, killing 40 kids. And they car bombed Homs, killing 100. And they did it so the Red Crescent rescuers would all be there when the second bomb went off. So nobody is scaring civilians here. This is about terror, and using that to destroy the will of the other side. They're using every means possible to destroy the fighting spirit and to let the other side know, You can't win. That's what total war is. Anything goes.
Syria Deeply: How will inter-rebel tension in the south affect the government's push in the north?
Landis: Nehmeh was a top dog in the southern front, and he's been put up by Jordan, Israel and other participating countries. That southern front is primarily designed to protect the Jordanian and Israeli borders, and to keep the rebel option open. But it's unclear that most of those people in that control room want a rebel operation against Damascus. But there is is an indication that they want their borders protected from Nusra, from al-Qaida. Neither Israel nor Jordan wants al-Qaida to own real estate across those borders. So al-Nusra taking this guy hostage and perhaps executing him should not come as a surprise, because the southern front is an anti-Nusra organization and they're going to fight over who gets that territory.
There is no southern front, there is no major militia out there who can take on Assad.
Everybody was hoping for a spring offensive in Deraa. This was the word from three months back – that Saudi Arabia was angry and it wasn't going to take it anymore. And it was going to arm up the rebels through Deraa. And they put in place Jarba, and a new Supreme Military Commander, all of whom were southern tribal types with clear links to Saudi Arabia. But that has been a bust. There is no southern front, there is no major militia out there who can take on Assad. They haven't been given fancy weapons. They've had a slow trickle of missiles in, but that's the least the U.S. can do to keep the rebels on a lifeline. That's what's been going on – the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are keeping the rebels on life support.


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* potentially, Firefox is less secured than Internet Explorer: in my case, IE was up-to-date and FF wasn't.
Please, do not force/open another browser, and only use the browser configured as the default one on the system. Thanks.
In my case I got it to open in google chrome!
talking about security, my travels on the net suggest that most reviews confirm that firefox is the best for security and IE has so many holes that it would leak in a desert.
having IE up to date may not suggest that your security is good.
google chrome is a new browser which uses a new principle and I use it with firefox as there are more add ons on firefox at the moment.
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This is giving me trouble as well. How am I supposed to download the fix for Microsoft products if it won't open in IE?
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KU women wary of Baylor sidekick-turned-star
By Matt Tait
Baylor's Odyssey Sims (0) gets past Kindred Wesemann, center, and Leticia Romero (10) to put up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Manhattan, Kan. Sims scored 40 points leading Baylor to a 92-63 win. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Brittney Griner may be gone from Baylor, but members of the Kansas University women's basketball team don't think today's 3 p.m. game against the No. 9 Bears in Waco, Texas, will be anything but a dogfight.
That's largely because of senior forward Odyssey Sims, Griner's former teammate who has shown she can handle being Baylor's top player.
"She's been the second best player in the country, but she had a player on her team that got a lot of shine," KU coach Bonnie Henrickson said. "Now she's making the most of her time to shine."
Sims scored 40 in Baylor's Big 12 opener last week, a 92-63 victory over Kansas State, and enters today averaging 31 points per game. She figures to be a handful for the Jayhawks (7-6), who enter their first conference road game of the season on the heels of a home loss to West Virginia in their Big 12 opener.
"You can't really defend her one-on-one," KU junior Natalie Knight said of Sims. "It's gotta be a team effort. I know coach Bonnie and the rest of the staff will have a plan and we just have to implement that to the best of our ability."
Henrickson went one step further: "There's nobody in our league that can guard that kid one-on-one. You just can't do that with her. She's got other pieces, too, but, obviously, she's the focal point. She's the head of the monster."
Baylor (11-1) has won seven straight over the Jayhawks and is averaging 99 points per game and leading the country with a 34.5-point average margin of victory.
For the Jayhawks, the focal point of the past few days has been the idea of bouncing back from a contest they let get away. Leading WVU by five points midway through the second half on Thursday, KU went scoreless for more than eight minutes and watched the Mountaineers take control of the game and cruise to victory.
Henrickson said she hoped her young Jayhawks could put the WVU loss behind them quick enough to get ready for the Bears.
"Those of us who have been in this long enough, it's a bounce-back," she said. "We can't feel sorry for ourselves. We ought to just be even more upset and hungry to win. In this league, you can't be excited too long or upset too long."
Asked if that might be a greater challenge given the presence of so many players going through the Big 12 grind for the first time, Henrickson said it might be just the opposite.
"Sometimes freshmen are pretty resilient," she said. "I'd be shocked if they didn't have some pop to get ready to play Baylor. That's what I love about them, their competitiveness as a group. I think they'll be OK."
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Екстракција је хемијски процес превођења компоненти смесе растворених или суспендованих у једној фази у другу, најчешће течну фазу. Ова сепарациона техника се заснива на различитој растворљивости компоненти смесе у одређеном растварачу или растварачима.

Однос растворљивости неке супстанце у два растварача дефинише се коефицијентом расподеле (партиционим коефицијентом) за та два растварача. Што је овај број већи, то је већа разлика у растворљивости супстанце у тим растварачима. Такорећи, екстракција се најуспешније изводи употребом растварача код којих постоји велика разлика у растворљивости супстанце коју је потребно екстраховати.

Екстракција у левку за одвајање

Најједноставнији поступак за течно-течну екстракцију изводи се помоћу левка за одвајање или тзв. левка за екстракцију. Течна смеса, из које се екстрахује одређена компонента, сипа се у левак за одвајање и дода се изабрани растварач за екстракцију. Левак се након тога запуши чепом, окрене се тако да славина буде окренута према горе и славина се на кратко отвори. Када гас изађе, чеп се опет затвори. Две фазе се међусобно доводе у контакт мућкањем, при чему долази до преласка супстанце из једне фазе у другу. Левак за екстракцију се правилно држи помоћу обе руке, при чему се по неписаном правилу доминантном руком држи затварач (десна рука код дешњака), а друга рука се све време налази на славини. Мућкање се најпре изводи лагано, затим све интензивније, уз повремено отварање славине како би се изједначио притисак. Потпуност екстракције постиже се интензивним мућкањем смесе, осим када постоји бојазан од настанка емулзије.

Левак се затим врати на статив, запушач се извади и сачека да се слојеви раздвоје.

Екстракцију је боље изводити више пута мањом запремином растварача, него само једном већом запремином. Ефикасност екстракције се дефинише и егзактно прорачунава подеоним коефицијентом.

Топли раствори се никако не смеју екстраховати растварачима ниске тачке кључања, као што су нпр. диетил етар, метилен-хлорид, пентан и слично.

Континуална течно-течна екстракција

У случају добре растворљивости супстанце у растварачу, најчешће у води, из ког се врши екстракција, уобичајен поступак помоћу левка за одвајање није довољно ефикасан, тј. неопходно је користити велику количину растварача. Како би се уштедела знатна количина растварача, примењује се континуална течно-течна екстракција.

Постоје два типа наставка за континуалну екстракцију у зависности од тога да ли се користе растварачи који имају нижу или вишу густину од воде. У случају да је растварач лакши од воде, наставак има цев паралелну горњој веци, док наставак за раствараче теже од воде је увијен у облику ћириличног слова П.

Континуалне екстракције су дуготрајни поступци, некада трају и по неколико дана, али је ефикасност оваквих поступака далеко виша у поређењу са обичном екстракцијом.

Континуална чврсто-течна екстракција

Континуална чврсто-течна екстракција се примењује у случајевима када се супстанца коју је потребно екстраховати течним растварачем слабо раствара у њему. Апаратура која се користи за такву врсту екстракције је апаратура по Сокслету, која се састоји из балона, Сокслетовог екстрактора и повратног кондензатора.

Екстракција хемијским реагенсима

Одређена једињења се на основу своје карактеристичне реактивности могу селективно одвојити од осталих компонената смесе екстракцијом хемијским реагенсима. У ту сврху најчешће се искоришћавају киселинско-базне карактеристике супстанце, али и друге, као што је могућност комплексирања и слично.

Предност овакве врсте екстракције је могуност раздвајање нпр. смесе бензоеве киселине и нафталена.

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Your marriage can last a lifetime–your wedding, just a day. With all the planning, money, and energy put into the perfect wedding day, it's over far too fast. At the end of the night, the details you put your heart into are cleaned up and sometimes thrown away, and you've got only the memories and photos to remember it by. But what if you could include a few special elements that live on — and give daily reminders — of your celebration and commitment?
The wedding and reception may be eight hours from start to finish, but here are five great ideas to make a lasting impact with your special day.
Weddings are expensive ventures, no doubt . . . but if you choose to hold your wedding at a museum or nonprofit venue, your money goes toward improving the local community and providing essential programs. Bonus: Museums and botanical gardens have beautiful and timeless built-in décor, so you'll save on decorations and help support a nonprofit at the same time.
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Searching online, you can find a lot of creative and symbolic ceremony ideas. Instead of a candle lighting or sand ceremony, try planting a tree. You and your partner can join two types of soil (think soil from your hometown, and soil from your partner's) into one pot. By planting a tree or a small, hearty plant (a succulent, like jade, can move with you from home to home) you'll have a constant reminder of your wedding day. Plus, the symbolism is beautiful: the plant grows as you grow as a couple, and its roots represent the roots of your marriage.
Your wedding day is about the two of you: take the opportunity to express and share your personal values with guests through your favors. Make a donation to a cherished cause or to remember a loved one in lieu of buying traditional trinkets or mints. Your guests won't miss the sterling silver wine stopper or soon forget learning about what matters to you most as a couple.
Wedding day flowers are gorgeous–how sad to see your centerpieces thrown in the garbage at the end of the night when they are no longer needed! Even if you donate some to local retirement homes, they likely won't live beyond a week. Instead, opt for live plants as reception decorations, which you can plant in your garden after the main event. An even cooler idea? Use a few unique roses in your bouquet, and turn them into bushes that you can enjoy for a lifetime.


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What Would Putin Think About Obama Going On Funny Or Die With Zach Galifianakis?
Posted by Ellen -7834.60pc on March 12, 2014 · Flag
Believe it or not, Bill O'Reilly's chief complaint about President Obama appearing on Funny or Die with Zach Galifianakis yesterday seems to be that Obama will be (further) diminished in the eyes of Russia's Vladimir Putin as a result. It's a neat twofer - attacking Obama for going on the "Between Two Ferns" show in the first place and then using it to clobber him again over Putin. Sadly, the so-called Democratic strategist let O'Reilly get away with it.
Yesterday, in his Talking Points Memo, O'Reilly said he was "just asking" whether or not the president's appearance on Funny or Die's "Between Two Ferns" would help counter the weakness that O'Reilly (and every other Fox rightie) is certain Putin sees in Obama. In the very next segment, O'Reilly put aside the pretext of a question. He repeatedly complained to Democrat Chris Kofinis that Putin sees Obama as a lightweight – even though the only evidence cited was Putin's "body language":
KOFINIS: I'm not really worried about Vladimir Putin watching Two Ferns. I think that he's probably more concerned and more offended by Zach Galafianakis' 'Hangover 3' movie than he is about the president going on…
O'REILLY (interrupting): Why aren't you concerned, though? Don't you believe that Putin believes, himself, that President Obama's not a formidable opponent? …Don't you think Putin thinks that Obama is a lightweight?
KOFINIS: No.
O'REILLY (interrupting): What evidence formulates that opinion? His body language, his contempt for the United States, his 'I'll do what I want and F.U.' attitude. You think he's gonna do that to somebody who's gonna hurt him?
KOFINIS: I think he has his agenda and he is going to pursue that agenda regardless of who the president is.
That was well done on Kofinis' part as far as it went. But Kofinis is another one of those nice, likeable Democrats who goes on Fox and rarely, if ever, challenges its agenda. It's not that Kofinis didn't make intelligent, reasonable and well-spoken points, it's that that's not what O'Reilly or Fox is really about. Why Kofinis didn't demand O'Reilly provide evidence that Putin has based any of his Ukraine decisions on his perception that the United States is weak or that he would possibly care that the president appeared on Funny or Die is beyond me. Just the very notion that Obama should decide which interview to do based on what Putin thinks suggests more weakness than any "signal" sent from the Funny or Die set.
Kofinis did kinda sorta go after Republicans for criticizing Obama in the middle of the Ukraine crisis.
O'REILLY: The point is perception, is it not? Isn't perception important in this world with the crazy North Korean guy, the mullahs in Iran, Putin running around topless and killing tigers or whatever he's doing on Thursday? Isn't it perception and right now don't we have a perception problem in this country?
KOFINIS: Perception is clearly an element when you're talking about international politics. But Bill, if you want to make it a point about perception, then I think you can be fair to criticize Republicans and others who basically are openly criticizing the president during an international crisis.
That's about as mild a challenge to the attacks as could possibly be made. But Kofinis immediately mitigated that by adding that he thinks it fair to criticize the president "for what show he's going on or not."
So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. A Fox News host talks up the prowess of a Russian dictator as part of a bloviating harangue against our president over an internet interview which, by the way, did its job of promoting health insurance to young people. And a so-called Democratic strategist pussyfoots in his responses.
Visitor: On Jan 20, 2009, when the "blah" guy was inaugurated and set up home in the White House. (One could actually make an argument for the late hours of Nov 4, 2008 after the media called the election in Obama's favor.)
Sandman2 commented 2014-03-13 09:34:27 -0400 · Flag
Bill's jealousy toward another press interviewer is just ugly!
Scott from Toronto commented 2014-03-13 06:48:27 -0400 · Flag
Excellent point James. If Fox was so concerned over the image of their president, they would have him in a non-stop, military hero- style image loop on their station. Not one critical word would be uttered about him, especially in this turbulent time that we're in.
James commented 2014-03-13 01:48:22 -0400 · Flag
What I find most curious about this is the (surprising) lack of self-awareness and obvious projection by the right — which most definitely includes O'Reilly.
Assuming for the moment that Putin and/or his people base their opinions of our government and president on what they see in American media, what is more likely to shape that opinion: a single 5-minute streaming video from a comedy website, or the non-stop, 24/7 bash-fest of the American administration by a prominent cable "news" channel?
NewsHounds posted about What Would Putin Think About Obama Going On Funny Or Die With Zach Galifianakis? on NewsHounds' Facebook page 2014-03-12 20:06:51 -0400
Because everything Obama does should be based on what Putin might think.


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Reaching Australian Open third round would be a success for Emma Raducanu, says seven-time Slam ace
Justine Henin believes reaching the third round of the Australian Open would be a success for Emma Raducanu and thinks "she still needs to develop, which takes work."
19-year-old British sensation Raducanu started 2022 poorly after a heavy defeat to Elena Rybakina at the Sydney International. This was then compounded by a tough opening draw against 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens at the upcoming Australian Open.
The young Brit shocked the world when she won the US Open, becoming the first and only qualifier to win a Grand Slam title.
What was most impressive about Raducanu's Flushing Meadows victory was that she overcame some of the world's best in World number five Maria Sakkari and Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic without dropping a single set at just 18 years old.
However, Raducanu has since struggled for form on the WTA tour following her historic win. She exited the Indian Wells Masters in the first round and the Upper Austria Ladies Linz in the round of 16. Although, she did reach the quarter-finals of the Transylvanian Open.
Despite her poor form, Raducanu's maiden Slam title saw her sweep multiple prestigious end-of-season awards. These included the WTA Newcomer of the Year, BT Sport Action Woman of the Year and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
Speaking to Reuters, 2004 Australian Open victor Henin said "if she was to win two matches at the Australian Open [reaching the third round] it would be very good for her.
"If she gets too caught up in the expectations of the people then it will be a very difficult time for a long time so she needs the right people around her.
"It is more complicated for her … this happened very quickly for Emma. But I was very impressed how she played at the US Open. It was fresh. We needed that, a charismatic girl playing good tennis and dealing with the situation.
"It was unbelievable and it gave me a lot of emotions. But she couldn't think she would have to live that at such an early stage at her career.
"To win a Grand Slam you usually have to pass some stages and she still has to pass them," Henin revealed.
"What's important is that she and her entourage keeps her feet on the ground. She still needs to develop and development takes hard work and that's where she has to go right now.
"Winning the US Open was best and the worst that could have happened to her I would say."
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Interactive Digital TV (iDTV) is a technology that has many challenges that surround it and that may discourage the passive viewers to interact with TV. To face the challenging scenario of designing for iDTV, we draw on the Social Aware Computing (SAC) approach to design, looking at the problem and proposing solutions on various abstraction levels (informal, formal and technical) according to the viewpoint of different stakeholders, including prospective end users. This paper presents a motivational analysis conducted through Analytical and Empirical evaluations and Questionnaires, to understand whether and how an iDTV application designed through the SAC motivates users to interact with it. As results, our analysis pointed out application features that are likely to motivate users to interact, and features that emerged during the design process and were reflected on the application prototype. Moreover, we discuss whether and how the SAC design process may support iDTV applications that make sense to users and motivate them to interact.


Did You Know that Business Acumen Accelerates Strategy Execution?
Business acumen, including financial acumen, is critical to effective strategy execution and often a struggle for most corporations. The research study Skills Mismatch: Business Acumen and Strategy Execution conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by BTS reveals the challenge. It found that two-thirds of corporate executives believe that a lack of business skills and understanding of how a business operates inhibits speed in decision-making and achieving strategic priorities.
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Jonny Pelham
Jonny Pelham began comedy at University and while he was there he achieved runner-up in both the coveted So You Think You're Funny competition and The Chortle Student Comedy Awards. Since graduating university Jonny has continued to impress and was a finalist and judges choice in the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards, as well as being nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer in 2014.
2016 saw Jonny make the exciting step over to the small screen on Russell Howards Stand Up Central for Comedy Central followed by a support slot on Live At The BBC this year. Jonny has also appeared in the Viceland series, Harriet & Bobby Get Married and Plane Spotting for Turtle Canyon.
With three critically acclaimed solo shows under his belt, Before and After (2015), Fool's Paradise (2016) and Just Shout Louder(2017), Jonny has a number of up-coming television projects in the pipe-line, including a presenting debut and bookings to write across a number of television projects.
"Reassuring Presence and way with a story – there are echoes of Daniel Kitson in his writing" – The Guardian
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The yellow, long, elongated fruit, available all year round, is actually a superfood for the skin, as it provides vitamin B6 and B12, making an excellent defense system against wrinkles, fine lines, and saggy skin. Banana can be used for enhancing the beauty as well as nourishing the skin. It easily blends with any skin type; even the sensitive skin does not face any problem with this fruit.
Banana is rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, which heal the rough and aging skin . These banana face mask benefits will make you think twice before throwing the overripe bananas from now on. Here, we are discussing the various banana face masks that can be applied to get a perfect radiance and desired skin. If you also want a glowing skin that would make the heads turn, follow these effective banana face mask recipes described below.
Bananas are a powerhouse containing various nutrients and vitamins like vitamin E, B1, B2, C, and carotene (2). This face mask simply requires you to mash a banana, and apply it to the skin directly. Let it rest for 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water. Rub your face with some ice cubes after washing off the mask. The pack will even out the rough skin and provide a glowing effect.
This face mask is meant for reducing dark spots and blemishes from the skin. The presence of honey in the mask imparts skin lightening properties and removes bacteria that may cause pimples or acne. In addition to that, it moisturizes the skin rather than making it oily. Lemon juice evens the skin tone and lightens the dark skin ().
Mash a ripe banana in a bowl with a spoon until smooth. Add honey and lemon juice to it. Before applying the mask on face, wash your face with soap and pat dry. Rub the mask gently on your face. You can even apply another layer of the paste for deep penetration. Let the mixture sit on your face for 15 minutes, wash the face with lukewarm water, and pat dry with a towel.
The pollution-and-dirt-filled-environment does not spare anyone. Acne and pimplesprotruding on the face are a problem faced by almost everyone, nowadays. Getting rid of it is not so difficult, just grab the below-mentioned ingredients from your kitchen and make a mask that might be successful in relieving you from this menace.
Mash the banana and add baking soda and turmeric powder to it. Mix the paste nicely. You can add a little water to maintain its consistency. Wash your face with soap and pat dry using a towel.
Apply a layer of the above-made face mask on your face and wash the face after 15 minutes of application. Pat dry and massage with a moisturizer to make up for the dryness by the face pack. Turmeric is antiseptic and antibacterial whereas baking soda scrubs off the oily dirt from the face. Hence, this face pack would be perfect for you, especially in summers.
1) Use this mask thrice a week. Baking soda exfoliates the face, but over-exfoliation is not good for the skin.
2) After the application of the face mask, keep ice cubes packed in a cloth over your face. This will close the pores, restricting the entry of dust and pollution.
This mask is empowered with strong ingredients like orange juice, which provides the skin with vitamin C that produces new skin cells and decreases wrinkles & fine lines (6). Yogurt tightens the pores and makes the skin look young.
Take a ripe banana and mash it. Add yogurt and orange juice to it. Wash your face with soap and apply a layer of the mask evenly on your face. Massage for a minute and then spread the second coating on the face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes. Wash off your face with cold water to make your skin firm and block the entry of dirt into the pores. Finish off the process by applying a moisturizer of your choice.
Note: Add half a teaspoon of olive oil to the mask to avoid using a moisturizer at the end.
This face mask is meant to cleanse the skin and wipe off the dirt from the skin, as milk is recommended by dermatologists as a natural moisturizer and cleanser. It also soothes the irritated skin.
Mash the banana until it is lump free. Add a tbsp of milk to it and make a fine paste. Apply the mask on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with water.
Note: You can omit lemon juice if your skin is sensitive to it.
It is a great mask for oily skin. The mask is enriched with the soothing properties of oatmeal. It is a gentle exfoliator that removes dirt accumulated on the skin. It also provides relief from skin diseases like eczema and insect bites, along with adding the glow to the dull skin. Lemon, packed with antioxidants, brightens the skin complexion too.
Mash the chunks of banana in a bowl. Add lemon juice, honey, and oats to it. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes. Apply the mixture to your face in a uniform manner. After 15 minutes, wash your face with water and pat dry.
Banana cleanses off the dirt from the skin. On the other hand, avocado adds a natural moisturizing element to the face mask. It hydrates the skin and keeps it soft and smooth.
De-seed avocado and mash it with a banana. Apply the pack to face for 20 minutes, and cover the face with a damp cloth. After that, wash the face and pat dry.
Coconut oil contains lauric acid that destroys the bacteria responsible for acne . It also contains vitamin E and C that help stimulate collagen production and promote skin elasticity. Caprylic acid in the oil provides antioxidant protection. The small molecules of coconut oil penetrate inside the skin cells, moisturizing them.
Melt a tbsp of coconut oil and add it to the mashed banana. Smear this mask to your face and leave for half an hour. Then, wash your face and pat it dry. A pinch of turmeric can be added, owing to the antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
Note: If turmeric stains your nails, use lemon juice to decolor them.
Banana rejuvenates the skin by providing several vitamins and nutrients to it. The fruit smoothes the rough skin and hydrates the skin cells. Honey functions as a natural humectant and locks the hydration. The antibacterial properties reduce breakouts and heal skin. Oatmeal helps clear out the blackheads and clogged pores.
Take a ripe banana and crush to make it lump free. Add cooked oatmeal, egg yolk, and honey into the bowl containing banana. Stir it to make a fine paste. Apply the paste evenly on your face and wash it after 15 minutes.
This face mask will result in de-tanning of the skin along with making it soft. A regular application of this face mask will make the skin tone lighter. Egg yolk contains vitamin B1 that is said to relieve stress, one of the major reasons for acne. Vitamin B3 in it improves circulation while maintaining the glow of the skin. Zinc present in the yolk boosts the immunity. The citrus fruit has a great effect on the skin, lemon face masks are used to lighten the color complexion.
The face mask can be prepared by making a puree of banana and mixing it with honey, lemon juice, and egg yolk. Whip the mask nicely, and apply it to the face and neck area for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with water.
Sandalwood is said to relieve anxiety and stress that have an adverse effect on our skin. It is effective in treating skin rashes, blackheads, acne, and reduces the excess oil from the skin. Ayurveda experts recommend the use of honey in treating skin disorders.
Mash the banana and add the rest of the ingredients to make a paste of uniform consistency. Apply the face pack for 20 minutes on the skin to get a glowing effect.
Banana hydrates the skin and avoids the greasy look. It destroys age spots, tiny moles, and evens out skin discolorations. Rose water heals scars, wounds, and regenerates the skin tissues. The petals balance the moisture content and nourish the skin. This combo works great in improving the quality of the skin. Apply this face mask, twice a week to get good results.
The face mask is pretty simple to make and does not require many ingredients. Just add a little amount of rose water to the mashed banana and the face pack is ready to be used. Apply this to the skin for 20-25 minutes and rinse with cold water.
White butter is a natural, chemical-free, and organic substance that is good for health. It is good for sensitive and sunburnt skin. Butter works wonders in the removal of fine lines and wrinkles too. Amino acids in the banana maintain skin elasticity and strength. If you do not have white butter, go for full-fat milk.
Mash a banana and some white butter in the bowl. Mix well and spread the mask on face. Wash it off with water once it dries. The beauty treatment provides hydration to the skin cells.
Note: Full-fat milk can be used in the absence of white butter.
In winters, the skin loses moisture and becomes flaky and chapped. This pack will protect the skin from damage. Rose petals are used in the Ayurveda system to detoxify and calm the body. It tightens the skin pores and makes skin flexible and smooth. White rose petals inhibit the production of enzymes that result in skin aging. Butter supplies vitamin A to the skin, inducing a natural glow.
Blend the above ingredients to make a smooth paste. Apply the face pack on skin, and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water and pat dry to get a bright face.
Pineapple contains skin friendly enzymes that hydrate the skin maintaining its elasticity. The pack benefits those who have developed wrinkles and fine lines. Its application clears the skin from blemishes, dark spots, acne, and lifts the skin to combat wrinkles.
Blend banana to get a lump free paste. Blend pineapple separately and extract juice from it. Add the juice to the banana pulp and mix well. Apply the paste over your face and neck area for some time and rinse it with water.
The mask cleanses the skin, removing dirt and dust particles. It moisturizes and makes the skin glow. Cucumber rejuvenates the skin with the supply of silica and antioxidants. The vegetable removes the dead cells and repairs broken cells. It acts as a natural bleaching agent, removing tan and diminishing scars. Moreover, cucumber is highly effective in getting rid of dark circles and puffy eyes.
Put all the ingredients in a juicer to get a paste of uniform consistency. Spread the pack on your face, covering all the places. Rinse your face with lukewarm water after 30 minutes of application.
The face pack will enhance the quality of your skin. Bananas contain kaempferol and quercetin that protect the skin from inflammation. Kiwi controls the excess sebum and neutralizes free radicals, thus, slowing the signs of aging. Studies have shown that kiwifruit removes the dead tissues much faster than the commercially available ointments.
Peel the outer skin of kiwi and mash it with a banana. Add milk to it and stir. Apply the face pack on your face, and wash it with warm water. This pack may dry up the skin. To deal with that, add a few drops of olive oil.
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Do not use overripe bananas, as they lose some of the cosmetic properties.
Banana peels play a vital role in the removal of acne and warts, imparting a natural glow to the skin.
The face mask is sticky and may stick to some areas of your face. Instead of pulling it, apply more water and massage gently.


On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Friday, April 12, 2019.
This month is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It serves as a reminder of the important role that families and communities can play in protecting children from abuse, including sexual abuse.
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Friday, March 29, 2019.
One would hope that, in all professions, the workplace culture would be such that everyone in the field would feel safe and respected. Unfortunately, some fields have a culture that strays very far from this. A recent survey raises concerns that economics may be one such profession.
What can families of abuse survivors do to support their loved ones?
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Recovery from sexual abuse is an ongoing and challenging process. But survivors don't have to go through it alone. There are numerous types of support that can help survivors during their recovery journey.
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Friday, February 1, 2019.
The #MeToo movement has had considerable impacts in our society and has put a light on very important issues. One would hope that the response of businesses to this movement would be to improve their workplace cultures so that all their employees feel respected and safe from abuse and harassment. Unfortunately, it appears that this might not be happening as quickly and in as widespread of a way as would be hoped.
How 'banned' are banned coaches?
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Coaches can play a significant role in the lives of young athletes. Unfortunately, instances sometimes arise of coaches using this trusted position to prey on the very people they are supposed to be helping. Athletes are sometimes subjected to sexual abuse by coaches.
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Monday, October 22, 2018.
Many different impactful issues can come up for victims of sexual abuse. This includes long-term health issues. For example, a recent study suggests that victims of such abuse have a higher likelihood of certain types of health problems.
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.
There are many laws that can be very impactful when cases of sexual abuse come to light. This includes statute of limitations laws, which generally vary from state to state. Today, we'll go over the two main types of statutes of limitations and what impacts they can have when it comes to sexual abuse cases.
On behalf of Grewal Law PLLC posted in sexual abuse survivors on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.
Getting connected with support resources can greatly help sexual assault victims as they endeavor to put their life back together in the wake of the terrible wrong that was done to them. Recently, the state of Michigan took a step aimed at fostering this critical connection.


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You don't know how strong they are until you put them in hot water."
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Divorce is a specialized service, and I have been a Divorce Financial Specialist for more than 15 years.
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Together we flush these out, and by using specific Divorce Psychology in your divorce communications, you can achieve more of these priorities than not.
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