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Just this week, there were more signs of the dreaded "R" word.
- Westpac's chief economist, almost out of the blue, now forecasts the RBA will cut interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the economy. Up until a couple of days ago ALL economists have been predicting an increase in RBA rates.
- One of Australia's biggest retailers, David Jones, has reported a massive profit forecast downgrade. Reason? DJ's sales have hit the wall.
- My next door neighbour, who sells engineering supplies into the mining industry is reporting sales have stopped. Even though customers have had a good year they have stopped buying.
Easy answer. People are unsure of the future. Business managers and householders alike are scared stiff of what their about to be acquired Carbon Tax will do to them and their jobs. They have just woken up to the fact that their country now is being run by the Greens for the Greens and suddenly it has dawned on them that it is they themselves who will pay a hideous price for all the lunacy.
It's a near identical repeat of the economic destruction wrought in the US by the BAJA in the WH with his 'Obamacare.'
Adolf now is confidently predicting negative GDP growth for the June quarter, giving Australia Gillard's recession Australia Didn't Need To Have.
They'll carve on her tombstone the immortal words:
"There'll be no carbon tax under a government I lead."
Australians are starting to shout:-


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Reuters UK – Lehman Brothers has intensified talks with Korea Development Bank to raise as much as $6 billion (3.3 billion pounds) in a share sale that could be concluded this week, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
South Korea's KDB KDB.L could buy up to 25 percent of the struggling U.S. investment bank, the paper said, without specifying sources. A spokesman for state-run KDB declined to comment.
A senior source at the Financial Services Commission FSC.L, told Reuters South Korean authorities would not oppose or support any deal until price details were known.
That appeared to mark a shift by the regulator, which previously said KDB should let local private banks take the lead in any international acquisitions, dashing hopes for a direct deal with Lehman.

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Morning Report: This week's fresh Uber drama puts the weak exit market for tech companies into sharper relief.
This week, an early Uber investor sued the company's previous CEO, Travis Kalanick, for fraud. The lawsuit is a big news not only due to how uncommon such a suit is, but also that it involves Uber, a company that set valuation records for private, venture-backed startups.
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Uber's continued staggering losses were likely enough to imply that it would not go public in the near future. The lawsuit seems to extend that time horizon and could also slow its hunt for a new CEO.
While Uber flounders and other decacorns hang back for now, it's worth keeping two things in mind.
First, that the tech IPO wave always seems to be coming soon but never now. Just yesterday, on the Equity podcast, another venture capitalist noted that IPOs would pick up in the near future. With kindness, we've heard that before.
And a quick scan of the Nasdaq's upcoming IPO calendar shows nothing from tech companies. So much for that, at least for now. Crunchbase News also recently reported that M&A among venture-backed companies has been quite lacking this year.
There's trouble at the top-end of the private company market, and there is little liquidity from either public investors or public companies.
I'd ask how long this can last, but last year the lack of IPOs seemed untenable for unicorns. And yet here we remain. Happy Friday!
From the Crunchbase Daily:
Uber VC sues Kalanick
- Venture firm Benchmark Capital sued Uber founder Travis Kalanick for fraud, claiming he concealed management problems at the company to gain directors' approval to add three new seats to the board. Benchmark, which has a 13 percent stake in Uber, says Kalanick sought to pack the board with allies to keep him as a director after he resigned as CEO.
Coinbase raises $100M
- There's a new Bitcoin unicorn in town. Coinbase, which operates a platform for buying and selling digital currencies, has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round led by IVP. The new financing reportedly values the five-year-old, San Francisco-based company at $1.6 billion.
Alternative protein startups bulk up
- Investors have plowed hundreds of millions of dollars into startups developing meatless foods offering high protein and, in some cases, a beefy taste. Much of the innovation in what Crunchbase News calls the alternative protein space is centered around figuring out whether vegetables can be mixed up or engineered to taste more like meat.
- Snap reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street expectations, sending the stock plummeting. Prior to the report, Snap shares had already been trading near record lows.


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E.H. Palmer Explanation (Tafseer)
Ayat [1-5] IN the name of the merciful and compassionate God.
Ayat [6-10] But as for him who is wealthy, thou dost attend to him; and thou dost not care that he is not purified; but as for him who comes to thee earnestly fearing the while,
Ayat [11-15] from him thou art diverted!
Ayat [16-20] in the hands of noble, righteous scribes!
Ayat [21-25] then the path He did make easy for him; then He killed him, and laid him in the tomb; then when He pleases will He raise him up again.
Ayat [26-30] Verily, we have poured the water out in torrents: then we have cleft the earth asunder, and made to grow therefrom the grain, and the grape, and the hay, and the olive, and the palm,
Ayat [31-35] , and gardens closely planted, and fruits, and grass,--a provision for you and for your cattle!
Ayat [36-40] and his mother and his father and his spouse and his sons! Every man among them on that day shall have a business to employ him.


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LeBron brings Anthony Davis over to celebrate Taco Tuesday with his family
If that's not a warm welcome to La La Land, what is? We all know
If that's not a warm welcome to La La Land, what is? We all know
Kevin Durant's next summer has already attracted a lot of speculation, after he only signed
LA Lakers brand new City Edition Unis have just been leaked on Twitter, and you
Warning! Do not read this article if you're in a meeting, at the office while
It was a pre-season showdown in Las Vegas as the Golden State Warriors got the
Klay Thompson is looking forward to the renewed Cali rivalry between Warriors and the Lakers,
So a few things happened at the LA Lakers vs LA Clippers game last night,
Big praise coming Ingram's way from none other than the King himself. Ingram showed that
Last night's game showed us flashes of the showtime Lakers and we're loving it. Also,
It's no secret that Skip Bayless ranks high among the LeBron haters. This time he
Did you miss the exhibition game between LeBron's LA Lakers and the Denver Nuggets? Or
Snoop Dogg is so hyped that he received LeBron's jersey as part of the "Chosen
There have been a lot of questions about the current Lakers roster ability to knock
We all know that this is the first time in over a decade that LeBron
On his morning show "Get Up" Jalen Rose had this to say about Anthony Davis


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With seven state championships and 16 former players in the NFL, Kahuku High and Intermediate School has some of the most fertile football talent grounds in America.
Laie's finest don't often taste defeat, but in late August, the program suffered one of its biggest losses when coach Feso Malufau lost his battle with cancer at 44.
Sam Spangler takes us on campus where Malufau's legacy continues to flow.
"Every day I come out here, I still feel him out here. I still feel him out here," said Aisa Wily, Laie Park Raiders head coach. "The kids know that too, and all the kids that played under him that's out there in the high school level, they know that Coach Feso is always going to be with them. Nobody can take anything away that Coach Feso taught them and instilled in them. I had a chance to spend that time with him. The good Lord blessed us to have him here on earth, so I'm happy. I'm happy."
Despite his quiet demeanor, Malufau made an echoing impact on a community wild for youth football by winning and earning enough respect from his players to help turn the Big Boys into young men.
"He's a very inspirational man," said Kahuku linebacker Miki Ah You. "He showed us how to be strong out there as a team and our brothers will always stay with us."
"(He taught us) how to be strong, to fear nothing," said Kahuku running back Sefa Ameperosa. "He always tries to find a way to make things fun in some kind of way."
The entire Red Raider football team attended Malufau's memorial service to celebrate his last ride through Laie with an honorary haka.
"They all came and it was just amazing in itself that one person can affect so many lives," said Lori Vimahi, Laie Park Raiders team mom.
"We wanted to show our respects, thank 'Coach Juice' for all that he's done for us," said Ah You.
"For them to do something and honor him and show tribute to him on his last day was, that was beautiful. That was really beautiful," said Wily.
The virtue of "Coach Juice" will live on through his passion, the magic of Laie Park's lessons being taught by those who learned from him.
"When I come to practice, I look out here and this is his legacy," said Wily. "I remember coach would always tell his kids to get an education, and when you're done doing all you can, when you get time, always come back and give back to our kids."
"That was a great role model to do that to us and it's an example for us who come back and serve everyone back home," said Ameperosa.
"We could probably go through the entire football team at Kahuku as well as here at Big Boys, just the impact that Coach Juice made on them and everything he taught them, both on and off the field," said Vimahi.


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Can Trucks Drive in the Passing Lane in Tennessee?
In the state of Tennessee, a semi-truck can be in the left lane when it is passing another vehicle or when turning left. Trucks going slower than the pace of traffic must stay in the right lane or right lanes when multiple lanes are present. In some areas or at certain times, trucks may be barred from entering the left lane at all. In these instances, highway signage will be present to indicate that trucks are only allowed in the left lane to pass.


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Love, uncomplicated
If you think Punjabi munde are aggressive, you ought to meet Simranjeet, a shy guy who hadn't had any formal interaction with a girl before he married a talkative one. But then, opposites attract.chandigarh Updated: Jul 03, 2013 10:01 IST
If you think Punjabi munde are aggressive, you ought to meet Simranjeet, a shy guy who hadn't had any formal interaction with a girl before he married a talkative one. But then, opposites attract.
Simranjeet Kang, 26, and Navneet Kaur, 23, who are now married for eight months, first met in 2010 at DAV College, Sector 10, during student elections. As luck would have it, both share the same birth date (August 14), but Simranjeet thought Navneet had put hers as August 14 on Facebook just to impress him.
"I had been the president of PUSU (Panjab University Students Union) in 2007-08, while pursuing graduation from DAV College. Navneet and I met in DAV College in 2010 where I had gone to campaign for a friend who was contesting in the elections while she had come to seek late admission in September," recalls Simranjeet about their first meeting.
With Simranjeet and Navneet, love didn't get too complicated. "I approached him to seek help in admission and fell in love with his simplicity," blushes Navneet.
However, little did she know that Simranjeet too had fallen in love with her for the same trait.
"Being a PUSU president, I would often get proposals from girls but never entertained any of them since I was very conscious about my image as a leader. But, I was bowled over by Navneet's simplicity," says Simranjeet, who had by then enrolled as a student of law at Panjab University.
Despite liking each other, they hadn't yet gathered the courage to confess their feelings. Navneet recounts laughingly, "Though he would often visit college during elections, he'd tremble when talking to a girl. But, I knew he liked me because he was always there for me."
Unhappy with the progress of events, Simranjeet thought of sending her a card, though he didn't have the guts to hand it personally to Navneet. "I wasn't brave enough to give it to her in person, so I kept the card under the seat of her Activa scooter after I had torn the seat apart," confesses Simranjeet, adding regretfully that his effort didn't garner the desired response from Navneet.
By now, Simranjeet made up his mind to make a formal proposal to Navneet, even if it took him ever so long to cover no more than 10 steps to approach her. "She was sitting with her friends in college and I was standing just a few steps behind her, but it took me almost 45 minutes to walk up to her and say: I love you," he chuckles. To his great joy, Navneet's reply was a prompt yes since she too liked him.
The couple now believes it was all destined, especially since they later learnt that their families already knew each other. "It was very comforting to know that our families knew each other. So, within a few months of our relationship, we both told our respective parents and eventually got married in November 2012," the two share.
Currently, as they enjoy matrimonial bliss, Simranjeet is preparing for civil exams and Navneet is pursing B.Ed. Both aspire to become IAS officers.
Crack the chemistry
Each other's annoying habits
Navneet: His popularity follows us everywhere. Even when we are in Shimla, he finds at least 20 people who know him
Simranjeet: Her habit of exaggerating things and keeping my stuff here and there
Issues you fight over
Navneet: When I can't get his time, especially because he keeps busy in fulfilling his commitments to friends
Simranjeet: That I can't give her enough time
Who says sorry first
Navneet: He does
Simranjeet: I say it
You both agree on...
Navneet: You should be focussed and have an aim in your life. As we are both still studying, education is our first priority
Simranjeet: A couple should have complete understanding, especially when education is their first priority
You share love for
Both: Punjabi food and Bollywood songs
Who bosses around
Navneet: He does
Simranjeet: I do
Relationship advice
Navneet: Once you are committed, you should support each other at every point in life. Be ready to make some adjustments and compromises
Simranjeet: Think hard before you commit, for choosing the right person is very important


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Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: Sunday 5th November 2017
This was a rather special event at the Theatre as two absolute legends of the screen and stage appeared together for a very special night. After performing together for the first time in 2015 at the London Palladium since then Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck have been touring around the UK treating different audiences across the country to this special tribute to the pair as they talk and look back on the incredible career's they have had in show business, the last of an incredible generation.
The show was split into two halves but to begin with the pair both appear on stage and introduce one another, as well as sharing some jokes if they can remember the right order of course. I will admit that I was a little bit shocked when I first saw Des O'Connor on the stage as he has started to look very frail and shaky, but remembering that he is now 85 years old and still has a sparkle in his eye singing on entrance.
Jimmy takes the first half of the show and breezes through a stand up comedy routine still proving to get the whole audience laughing out loud. Talking about friends he had in the past and some very well known names, which I think is a lovely tribute to some very famous people from days gone by. Linking many of his jokes to the North East and saying how much he enjoys being in the North East in Newcastle, which obviously always goes down very well with a home crowd. His timing was still spot on with the jokes and it really was brilliant to watch a comedian who did not have to rely on swearing and just having some extremely funny jokes/stories!
The second half of the show after the interval was the turn of Des O'Connor to come on stage and reminisce about his time in television, music and theatre. Starting with some video clips from Morecambe and Wise which was as brilliant as ever to watch. So the combination of questions from the pianist and video clips, Des took everyone on a journey through his action packed career. Singing a couple of songs as well, including Sweet Caroline so I can claim to have been serenaded by Des O'Connor as well now haha! He welcomed his wife on stage who has a truly incredible voice singing 'I Will Always Love You'. Everything about this part was emotional as Des who has been an icon for so many decades. I remember watching different shows especially Des and Mel in more recent years and seeing what a fantastic entertainer he has been. I really enjoyed the way this part was put together. Very emotional from start to finish.
As a total bonus I was checking Twitter and came across two amazing photos on Des O'Connor's feed and I have made it in them! Check out the front row! Absolutely fantastic!
Such a lovely evening spent at the Theatre Royal with two absolute show business legends!


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Q: Is there a way to turn non-alcoholic beer into alcoholic beer?
A: People who ask about putting the A back in NA beer are generally a) living in the Middle East, b) under age, or c) in prison. I leave it to you to weigh the consequences of breaking whatever law you are up against. You can add sugar and yeast to NA beer and generate a little alcohol, but it will taste nasty. Homebrewed beer-even bad homebrewed beer-will taste better. Alternatively, our ancestors coped with Prohibition by creating "needle beer"-NA beer with a syringeful of grain alcohol added. Your best and safest bet is to a) change countries, b) grow up, or c) get released.
Q: How many calories in beer?
A: There are about 150 calories in a 12-ounce serving of standard beer, the same amount as those little pots of fruit yogurt dieters like so much. I know which is my choice: when I want a cold one after work, I don't mean a cold yogurt. A light beer will contain about 100 calories. Some hefty styles such as barleywines contain about 300 calories. Remember: it's not the beer, it's the nachos.
Q: What is the proper way to pour a beer?
A: If you pour the beer slowly down the side of a tilted glass, a smaller head is formed, and more CO2 remains dissolved in the beer. If you hold the glass upright and pour straight into the glass, more gas is released, and a larger head will form. Real aficionados will insist that different beers have different ideal pours, but you are a mere expert, not an aficionado. Pour an ale so it has about half an inch of head, lagers with a larger one, and allow a wheat beer to throw a big pillowy head.
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Very early after the publication of Chagas, in 1909, methods for the parasitological diagnosis (xenodiagnosis, Brumpt 1914) and serological diagnosis (Guerreiro & Machado 1913) were already available. More interesting, both methods are still beeing used, 85 years later. The same method used until now for parasitological diagnosis of the acute phase, was performed by Chagas (wet blood smear, as well as animal inoculation). Of course, in the meantime, other techniques became available for etiological diagnosis. We may divide the improvments in diagnosis in several periods: on the first, until 1960, diagnosis was performed basically with the same tools, i.e. xenodiagnosis for the parasitological and complement fixation for the serological diagnosis of the chronic phase. The second period may be delimitated between 1960 and 1975, in which major advances were performed. For the acute phase, a major advance was the Strout method for hemoflagellates (1962), and after, the microhematocrit, mainly for newborns and children. Camargo et al. (1974) described the IgM-IFI as a secure method for acute (including transfusionally acquired) phase. For the chronic phase, parasitological diagnosis include now hemoculture (Chiari et al. 1966), disputing sensitivity with xenodiagnosis, in a fight that runs until today. Serological diagnosis was firmly established, first with the standardization of the complement fixation reaction (CFR) by Almeida and Fife (1974) and also with the introduction of indirect hemagglutination (Cerisola et al. 1962) and indirect immunofluorescence (Camargo et al. 1966), techniques that are prefered today to the CFR. The third period, of, again, major improvments, was from 1975 until today. Parasitological diagnosis received a great help with the PCR amplification techniques (Sturm et al. 1989, Moser et al. 1989). Results obtained with hemocultures were improved after substancial modifications (Chiari et al. 1989, Luz et al. 1994). Serological diagnosis included ELISA after Voller description (1975), and several purified antigens started to be used, as GP90kD, GP72kDa, GP25kDa, and shortly after, recombinant antigens and synthetic peptides were used and evaluated in several multicentric trials (Moncayo & Luquetti 1990, Levin et al. 1991). Easier diagnosis encouraged scientists to monitor changes after treatment. Recognition that antibody levels could came down after successful etiological treatment during the acute phase, and even their abscence after a period of time, led to search the same phenomena in recently acquired chronic phase children, with the same results, i.e. abscence of antibodies against Trypanosoma cruzi after some years of follow up (Andrade et al. 1996, Sosa et al 1998). Today, the same holds for succesfully treated chronic phase adults, but the follow up should extent to some decades (review in Rev Pat Trop 27 (Supl.) 1998). This is a clear example of the usefullness of laboratory tests in Chagas disease, appart from diagnosis. In this period, other tools started to be used, as the chemiluminescent assay (Almeida et al. 1994) and the fluorescent activated cell sorter (Martins-Filho et al. 1995).
Nowadays, high technology applied on serological techniques allow to use few steps with shorter incubation time, which permit to run an ELISA test in less than 1 hr, instead of 8 hr when it was described. Other assays involve the use of recombinant antigens in strips, in a single step, with results in few minutes, as one developed by CYTED-BT (Bialy 1998). Nevertheless, performing two paralel assays is still necessary, since we lack of an universal antigen, recognized by all infected individuals. Responsability for true results has been increasing, avoiding both false positives or false negatives. Even if parasites are scarce, the tendency to look for circulating antigens with different methods, including PCR, will give in the near future, more basis for a true diagnosis.
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Almeida JO, Fife Jr. EH 1976. Métodos de fijación del complemento estandarizado cuantitiativamente para la evaluación crítica de antígenos preparados com Trypanosoma cruzi. OPAS, Publ Cient. no. 319, Washington.
Andrade ALSS, Zicker F, Oliveira RM, Silva SA, Luquetti AO, Travassos LR, Almeida IC, Andrade SS, Andrade JG Martelli CMT 1996. Randomized trial of efficacy of benznidazole in treatment of early Trypanosoma cruziinfection. Lancet 348: 1407-1413.
Bialy H 1998. CYTED-BT: an international biotechnology network that works. Nature Biotechnol 16: 794.
Brumpt E 1914. Le xénodiagnostic. Application au diagnostic de quelques infections parasitaires et en particulier a la Trypanosomose de Chagas. Bull Soc Pat Exot 7: 706-710.
Camargo ME 1966. Fluorescent antibody test for the diagnosis of American trypanosomiasis. Technical modification employing preserved culture forms of Trypanosoma cruzi in a slide test. Rev Inst Med Trop São Paulo 8: 227-234.
Camargo MW, Amato Neto V 1974. Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi IgM antibodies as serological evidence of recent infection. Rev Inst Med Trop São Paulo 16: 200-202.
Cerisola JA, Chaben MF, Lazari JO 1962. Test de hemaglutinación para el diagnóstico de la enfer-medad de Chagas. Prensa Méd Argent 49: 1761-1767.
Chiari E, Brener Z 1966. Contribuição ao diagnóstico parasitológico da doença de Chagas na sua fase crônica.Rev Inst Med Trop São Paulo 8: 134-138.
Chiari E, Dias JCP, Lana M, Chiari CA 1989. Hemocultures for the parasitological diagnosis of human chronic Chagas disease. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 22: 19-23.
Guerreiro C, Machado A 1913. Da reação de Bordet e Gengou na moléstia de Carlos Chagas como elemento diagnóstico. Brasil med 27: 225-226.
Levin MJ, Franco da Silveira J, Frasch ACC, Camargo ME, Lafon S, Degrave WM, Rangel-Aldao R 1991. Recombinant Trypanosoma cruzi antigens and Chagas disease diagnosis: analysis of a workshop. FEMS Microbiol Immunol 89: 11-20.
Luz ZMP, Coutinho MC, Cançado JR, Krettli AU 1994. Hemocultura: técnica sensível na detecção doTrypanosoma cruzi em pacientes chagásicos na fase crônica da doença de Chagas. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop 27:143-148.
Martins-Filho OA, Pereira MES, Carvalho JF, Cançado JR, Brener Z 1995. Flow cytometry, a new approach to detect anti-live trypomastigote antibodies and monitor the efficacy of specific treatment in human Chagas disease. Clin Diag Lab Immunol 2: 569-573.
Moncayo A, Luquetti AO 1990. Multicentre double blind study for evaluation of Trypanosoma cruzi defined antigens as diagnostic reagents. Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 85: 489-495.
Moser DR, Kirchhoff L, Donnelson JE 1989. Detection of Trypanosoma cruzi by DNA amplification using the polymerase chain reaction. J Clin Microbiol 27: 1477-1482.
Reunión sobre tratamiento etiológico en la fase crónica de la enfermedad de Chagas 1998. Rev Pat Trop 27(Supl.): 1-55.
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The world of viruses is a turbulent one. When they find their way into human populations they can spread like wildfire and cause serious disease, before seeming to slink away again. This is the case with Ebola virus, which has emerged from the jungles of central Africa to wreak havoc in the west of the continent. A relatively rare, but incredibly deadly virus, Ebola has since its discovery in 1977 remained relatively contained in minor outbreaks in Central Africa. That is, until now. The largest and deadliest outbreak of the disease yet has reached epidemic levels in West Africa, and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
The Outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as of 23rd July 2014 there have been 1,201 cases in this outbreak, with 672 of those having died. Though these numbers are difficult reading, it shows a rare silver lining in this outbreak as these figures represent a 56% mortality for a disease that has been known to kill 90% of those infected.
This outbreak, the extent of which (correct as of 20th July 2014) is shown on the map on the left produced by the CDC, is thought to have started in Guinea late in 2013 or early this year. It has since spread to neighbouring Sierra Leone and Liberia with ferocious speed. It has recently been reported that a Liberian official had died in the Nigerian capital of Lagos, sparking fears not only that the outbreak had spread to Africa's most populous country but also bringing about concern that the disease had been spread to other countries through air travel without anyone knowing. Add to this the fact that Sierra Leone's head health official has also been struck down with the disease and there are concerns that this outbreak will soon become unmanageable.
What Has Changed?
The question being asked by many is why this outbreak is so bad – as many people as all the previous outbreaks this century combined have been affected in just a few months. The reasons behind the outbreak's severity are complex, but can be grouped into two categories. The first of these concerns the causative agent – the virus. Ebola virus disease can be caused by 5 different species of Ebola virus, a genus included in the family of Filoviridae, viruses that are long and fibrous in physiology. Each of the 5 species can cause disease in humans, but one is particularly deadly. This species, Zaire ebolavirus, is the culprit behind this outbreak. This form of the virus cause far worse symptoms, which are infamous for their horrific nature. Though the disease can result in such awful symptoms as sweeping haemhorraging, leading to serious bleeding from virtually any orifice, the disease actually begins rather inauspiciously. After an incubation period – a period where infection has started but no symptoms are apparent – of around three weeks, those infected will suffer from flu-like symptoms, such as fever, throat and muscle pains and a general malaise. This will quickly progress to more serious disease, which brings about nausea, vomiting, severe and often bloody diarrhoea along with declining kidney and liver function. It is at this stage that problems with bleeding, which are associated with a negative prognosis and a near-assurance of death, become apparent. However, contrary to belief haemorrhagic symptoms do not lead to hypovolemia (an overall decrease in the volume of blood and plasma in the body) and are not the cause of death. Instead, death occurs due to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) – a systematic failure of all the major organs – due to fluid re-distribution, hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure), disseminated intravascular coagulation (the blockage of blood vessels due to uncontrolled clotting) and focal tissue necrosis. This huge range of symptoms are not only increased in their severity, but they are also accelerated in their onset with the species of Ebola virus at work in this outbreak. Click here to learn more about just why Ebola virus is so deadly.
The second cause of the severity of this outbreak are an often ignored in outbreaks such as these, but are incredibly important in their development – social and political factors. Though there have been a number of outbreaks in Africa before this one, this is the first to originate in and largely involve the west of the country. As such, the local health infrastructure was not prepared to deal with such a large volume of cases. There have been cases of nurses and doctors fleeing hospitals in Liberia as more and more patients arrived and fewer and fewer left. Additionally, since there have been so few cases in the region the general population suffer from a lack of education about the disease. A recent editorial in Lancet identified that significant social stigmas exist about the disease. This leads to fewer people who are suffering from symptoms coming forward for treatment and those who have being forcibly removed from care by their tribes or relatives, who are dubious about the intentions of hospitals in treating a condition that many see as, for example, the work of witchcraft. Furthermore, due to a lack of understanding about the nature and cause of the disease, funerals continue to be carried out as normal leading to yet further increased contact. Another result of the lack of an outbreak in this region was that local aid organisations, such as Médecins Sans Frontières, were under-prepared for this many cases. Even this giant of healthcare aid sent distress calls, admitting that they were "overwhelmed".
The Future
What is clear about this outbreak is that it is going to get worse before it gets better. It is difficult to predict how much worse, simply because there is no precedence in this environment. Mathematical models do exist for previous outbreaks in Uganda and DR Congo, but it is difficult to predict exactly how much worse this outbreak will get based on this data. But what about predicting the future of the treatment of Ebola virus disease? Currently there is neither an effective treatment nor a vaccine available. Treatment of patients predominately involves water replacement treatments. This lack of a specific treatment contributes to this disease's extremely high mortality rate and as such a great deal of work is going into finding ways to treat and prevent new cases. This latter aim has seen a number of potential solutions mooted, but there is yet to be a conclusive breakthrough. These potential vaccines included anti-sense therapy, which involved using laboratory generated 'small-interfering RNAs' to decrease the production of viral proteins and a virus (vesicular stomatitis Indiana virus) with viral glycoproteins decorated on its surface, to serve as a way of generating immunological memory before infection occurs. Though research is ongoing, the near future unfortunately does not look promising.
This is the most severe test that has been posed by Ebola. Never before have we seen an outbreak of this severity. What needs to be determined is whether this is a definitive point in our relationship with Ebola virus; is this a case of a perennially deadly virus now becoming more common, or is it a case of the virus affecting an area that was simply woefully unprepared for an outbreak? Regardless, this must be regarded closely, as it poses the potential for disaster.
'Til next time…


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Since coming to power in Poland in 2015, the nationalist Law and Justice party has enacted one outrageous measure after another, placing the nation's courts under political control, trying to do the same with the news media, purging the civil service and, most recently, criminalizing any suggestion of Polish complicity in the Holocaust. Behind these moves runs a concerted and dangerous rewriting of history to create a narrative of heroic Polish victimhood — under the Nazis and Communists, of course, but also as a maligned defender of traditional values against a degenerate and controlling European Union.
There is more than a little irony in the way Poland has turned on the European Union. Billions in the union's funds have been used to build Poland's highways and roads, sewage systems, kindergartens and other facilities. Poland's exports, largely to other member countries, have boomed, and young Poles travel and work all across Europe. The countryside, where support for Law and Justice is particularly strong, has been among the biggest recipients of the union's largess. Biting the hand that feeds it is a gentle way of putting it.
Nonetheless, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the real power behind Law and Justice, has built his populist appeal on resisting what he describes as the European Union's effort to dictate cosmopolitan cultural terms (and immigrant quotas). To portray the bloc's policies as oppressive is ludicrous, but as Steven Erlanger and Marc Santora of The Times recently wrote, Law and Justice has thrived on contrasting a "conservative, Catholic Poland and its family values with a godless, freethinking, gender-bending Western Europe."
There has always been a dollop of victimhood in the Polish national narrative, largely for sound reasons, given Poland's history of partitions. But for Mr. Kaczynski — as for some other populist leaders in Eastern and Central Europe, most notably Hungary — the purpose of rewriting history in this way is to gain power.
The Holocaust law is meant to enforce the image of Poles solely as martyrs, never collaborators; when the president signed the laws bringing the courts under political power, the current defense minister, Mariusz Blaszczak, proclaimed it the official end of Communism in Poland. And throughout the narrative, Law and Justice, under Mr. Kaczynski and his late twin brother, a President Lech Kaczynski, is seen as the bastion of real Polish democracy.
In fact, what the Polish government is doing is eroding democracy, and Europe must do what it can to defend its founding principles of "democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights." The union has already taken the unprecedented step of warning Warsaw that it could lose its voting rights in the organization if it carries on.
It may not be easy for the European Union to follow through on that threat, since Hungary, for one, has vowed to veto any such sanction. But it cannot back down. If Hungary does cast a veto, the bloc could divert some of the aid that flows to Poland, and diplomats from other members could minimize contacts with Warsaw. Mr. Kaczynski will no doubt scream "diktat," but it will come with a price.


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A NEW strategy to make it easier for north west companies to forge stronger links with China will be launched in Manchester this week by the Duke of York.
As China explodes into one of the world's fastest growing economies, key organisations in Manchester are working together to ensure this region reaps the business benefits of the boom.
The Duke, who is special representative for International Trade and Investment, will launch the China Strategy, which has been developed with a number of partner orgnisations, and meet key members of the north west business community, at the Bridgewater Hall.
But his first stop on his flying visit will be a tour of the Greater Manchester International Trade Centre, on Oxford Street.
Opened last April, the showpiece Centre is a partnership between bodies including the Manchester Chamber, which aims to help all business in Greater Manchester to develop their international trade, bringing together a wide range of trade services é including the China Trade Unit é under one roof for the first time.
The Duke's visit to Manchester is in support of UK Trade and Investment, the government body that supports British companies trading internationally, and encouraging foreign investment.
It acts as a égatewayé to a global network of more than 200 offices worldwide, based in British embassies and consulates overseas.
Since he retired from the Royal Navy in 2001, the Duke has helped spearhead the UK's development of international trade, including overseas visits in support of the UK's market, as well as leading trade missions and conducting business-focused tours in the UK regions.


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When you are involved in sports, it is important to eat healthily, drink ample amounts of water on a daily basis, and take the best multivitamin for athletes. Doing so will ensure that you can perform to the best of your ability.
No matter what your age is, there is a vitamin that is specifically formulated to enhance your muscle growth and recovery during and post workout. This guide will highlight some of the best multivitamins for teenage athletes as well as the best vegan multivitamin for athletes and the best multivitamin for male athletes.
There are some things to keep in mind, however, when selecting the right supplement. These four tips will help you in choosing the best and most effective multivitamin for your fitness goals.
1. Not all vitamins advertised for athletes are formulated with the proper ingredients. Some include fillers, binders, sugars, and other unnecessary ingredients and omit the excellent stuff that benefits muscle regeneration and recovery. The best multivitamin for endurance athletes, in particular, should include all natural ingredients.
2. It is no secret that athletes need proper nutrition to ensure that their body is up to the task of competition. The best multivitamin for female athletes should include iron, calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins. The reason for this is that most often women experience calcium deficiency and taking a supplement can increase bone strength.
3. Choosing a vitamin is not something that you should take lightly. A vitamin can significantly and positively impact one's lifestyle, mood, and energy level. The best men's multivitamin for athletes will include wholesome ingredients and will provide antioxidant properties, boosts testosterone, and supports a healthy metabolism.
4. All vitamins are formulated in a different way which is why it is in your best interest to consult with a trusted medical provider before committing to a supplement. A medical provider can help you choose the best product for your current health needs and goals.
Your doctor can also help you track progress and adjust your supplement dosage accordingly. Consulting with your medical provider will ensure that your supplement regimen is successful and yields positive results.
So, what is the best multivitamin for teenage athletes and athletes of all ages? This guide will highlight the most effective vitamins on the market for all age groups and athletic types.
Best Multivitamin for Athletes, Runners & Bodybuilding
Universal Nutrition Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement
Universal Nutrition Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement is unique in that the vitamins come in a convenient single-serve package.
These supplements are made with the highest quality ingredients and are manufactured in the USA. Great for bodybuilders and athletes alike, this supplement has been a favorite recommended by athletes and trainers for over 30 years.
It is important to note that some consumers do not like that this supplement does include some sucralose; however, the amino acids, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes outweigh this fact.
Pros and Cons
- Convenient single-serving packs
- High-quality supplement manufactured in the USA
- Bodybuilders and athletes have used this for over 30 years
- Includes amino acids, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes
- Not eligible for international shipping
- Contains sucralose
Controlled Labs Orange Triad Multivitamin
The Controlled Labs Orange Triad Multivitamin is a great option for athletes who suffer from joint pain. Not only does this vitamin include a healthy dose of nutrients, antioxidants, and essential vitamins that the body needs to thrive but it has also been proven to optimize results from athletic training.
In addition to enhancing one's physical fitness, this supplement helps to regulate the digestive tract and works towards boosting one's immune system. This iron-free supplement can be taken on a daily basis for the best results; however, it can be a bit expensive.
Pros and Cons
- Great for athletes with joint pain
- Helps regulate the digestive tract and promotes immune health
- Iron-free daily vitamin
- Helps to optimize results from training
- Not eligible for international shipping
- Some find it to be expensive
Thorne Research Multivitamin Elite A.M. and P.M. Formula
Thorne Research is a popular supplement brand; however, it is not sold in big stores, pharmacies, or in the supermarket. Thorne Research Multivitamin is unique in that it provides athletic support in the morning and evening. When consumed in the morning, this vitamin supports energy and in the evening, muscle recovery.
Another great benefit is that this supplement is NSF certified to be used safely during sporting events. It is important to note that this supplement is made with the purest ingredients and is free of soy, gluten, dairy, fish, and shellfish.
Some consumers have reported that when taking this supplement in the evening, it can assist one in falling asleep in a timely manner. While there are many great benefits to using this supplement, it is important to note that results can vary from person to person.
Pros and Cons
- Supports energy in the morning and recovery in the evening
- NSF certified for sports
- Made with pure products
- Free from gluten, dairy, soy, fish, and shellfish
- Some experience feeling sleepy while using
- Results can vary from person to person
MegaFood Blood Builder
Finding a multivitamin that fits within a vegan lifestyle can be quite a challenge. It seems that most vitamins use some animal by-product in its production. However, the MegaFood Blood Builder is considered to be one of the best multivitamins for vegan athletes.
Safe for athletes, teenagers, and pregnant women, this supplement is great for those looking to improve their iron intake, in particular. This vitamin promotes blood production and healthy iron levels within men and women alike.
While there are many great benefits to using this supplement, it is important to note that the label may include ingredient information that states the inclusion of folate when it is actually a folic acid that is an active ingredient.
Pros and Cons
- Great for athletes who want to improve their iron intake
- Promotes blood production and healthy iron levels in both men and women
- Vegan-friendly
- Safe for athletes, teenagers, pregnant women
- Contains synthetic folic acid
- Mislabeled with folate when it is folic acid
GNC Mega Men Sport Capsules
GNC is a popular vitamin and supplement brand that is known all over the world. GNC has been creating highly effective products for generations and originally became popular because of the affordability, ease of access, and consistent positive results yielded by their products.
The GNC Mega Men Sport vitamin includes a high-performance muscle pH buffer, is packed with antioxidants, and helps support colon and prostate health. The vitamin supports muscle functionality and has been proven to positively impact athletic performance when used consistently.
There are many great benefits to using this supplement; however, some consumers report the product smelling unsavory while also being a catalyst to headaches.
Pros and Cons
- Helps support colon and prostate health
- Includes a high-performance muscle pH buffer
- Supports muscle function
- Packed with antioxidants
- Helps to improve athletic performance
Some experience headaches while using this productProduct may smell unsavory
Legion Triumph Daily Multivitamin Supplement
The Legion Triumph Daily Multivitamin is a favorite on our list as it includes a plethora of vitamins and minerals. With over 21 vitamins and minerals, it is no surprise that this multivitamin helps boost the immune system and can increase energy while simultaneously decreases stress.
In addition to being great for muscle recovery when used after a tough workout, this vitamin has been proven to help decrease anxiety and depression when consumed consistently
Some consumers have experienced burps that taste like basil while consuming; however, there is a 100% satisfaction guarantee that comes with this product. If you find that the vitamin is not what you had hoped for, you can return it for a refund.
Pros and Cons
Includes over 21 vitamins and minerals
Helps to boost the immune system
- Provides an increase in energy while decreasing stress
- Great for muscle recovery when used post-workout
- Proven to help decrease anxiety and depression
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Currently only available for shipment within the US and APO addresses
- Some experience basil burps when using this vitamin
MuscleTech Multivitamin for Adults
MuscleTech Multivitamin for Adults is a popular option as it includes over 20 vitamins and minerals. Also, this vitamin is made with vitamin C, E, and several antioxidants.
What sets this vitamin apart from others is that it is third-party tested for supreme quality.
While this supplement is made in the USA in a GMP certified facility, the product may not be conducive to all as some have experienced nausea as a result.
Pros and Cons
- Includes over 20 vitamins and minerals
- Made with antioxidants Vitamin C and E
- Third-party tested for supreme quality
- Made in the USA
- Not eligible for international shipping
- Some experience nausea while taking this supplement
BNatrl The Runner's Multivitamin
The best multivitamin for vegetarian athletes should include ingredients that are free of animal products. The BNatrl Runner's Vitamin is excellent for runners as it is formulated with raw and non-synthetic ingredients. This supplement is organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and omits the use of fillers and binders.
Manufactured in a GMP certified facility, this supplement is useful for runners of all types. To ensure the best results, it is a good idea to consult with a trusted medical provider to ensure that you take the correct dosage.
Pros and Cons
- Organic, high-performance supplement formulated for runners
- Raw and non-synthetic
- Formula housed in a vegetable capsule
- GMO-free, gluten-free, contains no fillers or binders
- Manufactured in a GMP certified facility
- International shipping eligibility is unknown
- May not be best for long distance runners
Klean Athlete Klean Multivitamin
Klean Athlete Klean Multivitamin is formulated with essential nutrients and antioxidants and has been NSF certified. NSF certification means that the supplement formula has been evaluated and deemed safe for use by athletes.
Another great benefit to this supplement is that it contains a generous amount of Vitamin D3 1000 IU which has been proven to support one's immune system.
While there are many great benefits to using this supplement, some consumers have noted that it can cause uncomfortable digestive side effects.
Pros and Cons
- Formulated with essential nutrients and antioxidants
- Vitamin D3 1000 IU provides immune support
- Does not contain yeast, gluten, soy, dairy, corn, starch, or artificial flavors
- NSF Certified from banned substances
- Currently only available to be shipped to APO and US addresses
- May cause uncomfortable digestive side effects
ActiVit Daily Nutritional Advantage Vitamin
ActiVit Daily Nutritional Advantage Vitamin increases bone and teeth strength. Also, this supplement has been proven to stimulate the immune system while regulating calcium and sugar levels in the body.
Another benefit to using this supplement is that it has been proven to enhance mental and physical wellness.
There are many benefits to using the ActiVit Daily Nutritional Advantage Vitamin; however, it is important to note that some consumers experience nausea when consuming in the absence of a meal.
Pros and Cons
- Proven to enhance mental and physical wellness
- Increases bone and teeth strength
- Helps to stimulate the immune system
- Regulates calcium and sugar levels
- International shipping eligibility is unknown
- May cause nausea
Final Thoughts
There are many multivitamins on the market which can make it a challenge to choose the best option that will coincide with an athletic lifestyle. Whether you are a runner, bodybuilder, or football player, all athletes can benefit from the use of multivitamins.
Multivitamins can help increase metabolism, muscle recovery, endurance, and enhance performance. Because there are so many great benefits to taking a supplement on a consistent basis, many athletes have found themselves adding a multivitamin to their daily fitness routine.
This guide highlights some of the best multivitamins available on the market for all types of athletes. When choosing a supplement, it is best to consult with a trusted medical provider so that you can ensure efficient results in a timely manner.


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How Sindhu Subhashini - Brillio's HR Head, India, is Creating Waves through Quiet and Powerful Guidance
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When you first meet the soft-spoken Sindhu Subhashini, little can you tell that under her cloak of simplicity, is a woman who wields serious power as the HR Head – India, of Brillio; a company that is home to a horde of passionate and innovative thinkers.
Little can one tell that she has been a consistent achiever, boasting the highest levels of professionalism…
That through impeccable communication skills, she transforms an impossible task to possible….
That through her extensive reserve of knowledge, she observes and understands the strengths of her team members, and drives them to become higher versions of themselves….
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With an overall experience of 16 years in the field of Human Resources, Sindhu's core strengths showcase the strategic, futuristic, and committed professional in her.
Sindhu was born to lead.
One among our esteemed panel of mentors at the Bangalore Mentoring Roadshow, 2017, she was more than pleased to go the extra mile in guiding our second career women, anywhere. And in an attempt to back this initiative, she sat down to a JobsForHer interview, in spite of her crazy schedules:
Thank you for taking the time to do this, Sindhu. I'm aware that you didn't ever take a break, but tell us what it was like to come back to work soon after your maternity leave…
Getting back to work even after a simple 90-day break was not easy. My confidence levels had dropped, and I was worried how the markets might have changed. However, I thank my stars that I attended a women's conference at that time, where I was part of an amazing session on balancing and learning the art of continuing your career while you are building your family. Some of the practical tips suggested helped me to hit the ground running.
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Yes! We're slowly but steadily coming to realize the importance of networking, especially for a woman to transition back into her second career. What drove you to mentor second career women?
Knowing that it's never easy to have your cake and eat it too. Which would mean strike that balance between both worlds – family and work. Every woman, whether she knows it or not, needs an environment of support, at home and outside, to achieve the dreams she's seen for herself.
We couldn't agree more! Is there something you know now that you wish you'd known earlier?
I wish I'd had a long-term view of matters, rather than worrying about instant gratification or how things panned out every day.
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Summing up lessons from your enriching years of experience so far, what would you say it takes to unravel success on the path?
- Maintain a positive frame of mind through uplifting conversations with yourself. This will help in converting road blocks to opportunities.
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Luxembourg, 25 January 2018 – This week Cargolux celebrates a milestone in the company's history with the completion of the 100th C-Check at its maintenance centre in Luxembourg. Around 10,600 working hours were planned for this C-Check to thoroughly service LX-FCL, a Boeing 747-400 freighter. The maintenance hangar, which can accommodate two Boeing 747 aircraft simultaneously, enables Cargolux to carry out extensive C-Checks as well as smaller A-Checks on its freighters.
The Cargolux Maintenance Centre also offers maintenance work on 747 aircraft for third parties, making it one of the most important aircraft maintenance centres in Europe.
"Our highly qualified and dedicated maintenance staff ensure that our fleet operates at the highest level of safety and performance every day," says Richard Forson, Chief Executive Officer. "This contributes significantly to the commercial success of the airline."
C-Checks are carried out every two years and provide an opportunity to assess the general condition of the aircraft, carry out the necessary maintenance work and ensure the longevity of the fleet.
"The 100th C-Check is proof of the company's performance capability and the high level of market acceptance," says Onno Pietersma, Executive Vice-President Maintenance & Engineering. "We are proud of our entire team, which ensures that on the one hand our current 27 aircraft are safely ready for operation at all times, and on the other hand that orders from several international customers can be carried out in a highly professional manner."
Since 2009, the Cargolux Maintenance & Engineering Team has performed 68 C-Checks on its own aircraft and 32 on other airlines' aircraft. Thirteen of these extensive and highly specialized maintenance procedures were carried out last year alone.


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Please join us for the warm welcoming celebration of our new Show Home Village at The Orchards—only the first of its kind in Southeast Edmonton! Connect with friends (old and new) over an autumn feast at our outdoor farm table, alongside our night market, live entertainment and activities for the whole family.
You'll also be able to explore the show homes of our distinguished builders, all in one interactive place!
When: September 7th from 4:30 - 8:30pm
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Nelly continues Weekend-Long Birthday Celebrations With One-Night-Only Performance With Kelly Rowland at Drai's Nightclub - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - Saturday 5th November 2016
Nelly returned to the pop culture radar this week - read why below.
Nelly, aka Cornell Haynes - the quintessential southern rapper - has been arrested on drugs charges in Tennessee. According to Billboard, the Hot in Here hitmaker was pulled over by a state trooper on Saturday morning for not having two of the required stickers.
The timing wasa bit unfortunate, though. According to the report, the officer smelled marijuana inside the car, which prompted him to search the vehicle. In the end, the vehicle contained five rocks that tested positive for meth, a small amount of marijiuana as well as drug paraphernalia. Several handguns were also found in the bus. Another man, Brian Jones, was charged with being a felon in possession of a handgun.
Nelly at the Paley Center
Continue reading: Nelly Jailed Over Weed In Tennessee
The triple threat of hit makers will play in over 30 cities across North America this summer.
Love New Kids On The Block? Been 'Hangin' Tough' since the last time you saw the boys on stage? Well the wait is nearly over, as the 90s boyband (now manband) have just announced a 43 date US tour, kicking off this May, where they'll be bringing along two very special guests.
The New Kids On The Block are hitting the road
TLC and Nelly will be joining the boys on 'The Main Event' tour, which kicks off May 1st at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center. Tickets for the tour go on sale January 31st, with an American Express presale beginning this Friday.
Continue reading: New Kids On The Block Announce 'The Main Event' Tour With TLC And Nelly
Nelly offered some sound advice to Iggy Azalea whilst being interviewed by the Australian press. Despite the attacks on Azalea from other members of the music industry, including Eminem and Azalea Banks, Nelly believes Azalea should not be discouraged as she's evidently influential enough to be discussed but that she should simply ignore their cruel comments.
Nelly has some good advice for Iggy Azalea and for pretty much anyone else who has been the focus of unpleasant insults and cruel pranks - ignore the haters but appreciate the fact you are influential enough to be discussed.
Nelly has offered some advice to Azalea whilst visiting Australia.
Read More: Iggy Azalea Announces North America The Great Escape Tour Dates.
Continue reading: Nelly Tells Iggy Azalea To Ignore Criticism From Fellow Artists
Shantel Jackson and Nelly - eOne and BET present 'Nellyville' premiere party at OHM nightclub - Los Angeles, California, United States - Tuesday 25th November 2014
For our American readers, no, that's not a typo. 'The Nixtape' is a regular feature on BBC Radio 1's popular 'Breakfast Show'; a weekly segment every Friday morning where an hour of music, usually consisting of classics and barely-dated hits from the 90s and earlier 00s, are played. 'BBC Radio 1's the Nixtape' is split into two discs, each with a different style. The first is a rap/hip-hop compilation, with the second being more of a club/techno/house mix. While it's all the same 'Nixtape', the styles are divergent enough to demand a separate look at each.
The first half of the 'Nixtape' kicks off with some vintage swag in TLC's 'Creep' and Ashanti's 'Only U', starting the first CD squarely into classic 90s hip hop, before quickly launching into more conventional rap beats like A$AP Mob's 'Trillmatic' and the enjoyably hilarious 'Shake Ya Ass' by Mystikal, all of which ooze with vintage. The second portion of the album lands the big hits of the last two decades, featuring Sean Paul's 'Get Busy', Snoop Dogg's 'Beautiful', Busta Rhymes' 'Thank You' and Notorious B.I.G's 'Mo' Money, Mo' Problems', encompassing some of the most profound hip-hop in music history. It wouldn't have been a hip-hop album without Nelly's 'Hot in Here' or 'The Way You Move' by Outkast, but the latter half of the album had fewer memorable beats. 'Welcome to Jamrock' by Damian Marley and 'Nobody to Love' by Sigma stand out amidst a number of old school rap tracks, but few of the rest stood out as being particularly memorable after the repeated punches of the big hitters made their way.
The 'Nixtape''s electronic second half isn't bad, though it's something that's going to appeal more to die-hard fans than casual listeners. There aren't quite the same identifiable groups of music within disc 2, though there are equally a few stand-out acts scattered throughout. The soothing 'Rather Be' by Clean Bandit, the ivory-tingling 'I Wanna Feel' by second SecondCity, and an infusion of pop in 'Take Care' by Rihanna and Drake prompt all but the most lethargic listener to get on their feet and move. Where the first half of the 'Nixtape' had variety, the second half runs together completely. Perhaps this is an appealing factor for fans of club music, and maybe this would make the second half of the 'Nixtape' perfect for your next dance party, but it can be difficult to stay interested in an album when the songs begin to run together so cleanly.
Continue reading: Various Artists - BBC Radio 1's The Nixtape Album Review
When reclusive former football coach, Teddy Raymond (Tom Berenger) releases a self-help book entitled 'Reach Me' it is picked up by millions of people. Collette (Kyra Sedgwick) is a former inmate who reads the book and uses it to try to start her life anew. Hip hop star E-Ruption (Cornell 'Nelly' Haynes) finds that the book has completely reinvigorated his personal image. Wolfie (Thomas Jane), a gun-slinging policeman uses it to justify his actions in the face of right and wrong. Dominic (David O'Hare) is a career thief who annoys his partner by preaching the book, until deciding that he no longer wants to take part in this life of crime. And then there's Roger (Kevin Connolly) , a journalist who has been tasked with finding the mysterious Teddy Raymond by his editor Gerald (Sylvester Stallone). In the end, it turns out the actions of one man have the power to unite many.
Continue: Reach Me Trailer
Rapper believes that continued violence towards police and authorities will result in long-term ramifications for the people of Ferguson
As the violent disturbances in Ferguson, Missouri continued into a ninth day, rapper Nelly decided to address the protestors on Monday and appeal for calm.
Nelly arrived in Ferguson, Missouri to appeal for calm among protestors [Getty/Joe Raedle]
Speaking in front of a large crowd, the St. Louis resident said "We've got to understand that we have options and stop choosing the reaction option 'cause at the end of the day we're gonna pay - our brothers are gonna be the ones in jail."
Continue reading: Nelly Appeals For Calm In Ferguson, Missouri, As Violence Continues
St. Louis' hip hop scene is explored in the latest Budweiser documentary.
The ever overlooked St. Louis, Missouri is our next stop for the Budweiser Made in America documentary series, and an appropriate point ahead of Jay Z's music festival.
Almost every major city in the United States has some sort of musical identity which is exactly that sort of thing that inspired Jay Z to create Budweiser Made in America festival. It's all about looking at different genres from all over the country and uniting them in two major cities: Philadelphia and Los Angeles. However, there are plenty of musically rich cities out there that just barely get noticed - even in spite of some of the major stars that have come out of them.
Continue reading: Singing St. Louis' Praises: Budweiser Made In America Hit Missouri In Their Music Documentary Expose
Both Snoop Dogg and Psy have drawn criticism from fans for a multitude of reasons, here are just a few of them:
In one of the oddest collaborations since Nelly gave country artist Tim Mcgraw a call and asked to bring his Louisiana drawl to the R&B track "Over And Over", Snoop Dogg has teamed up with South Korean viral success Psy to unleash the track "Hangover" upon the world. It's not the first time the G-funk master has produced a piece of work with an artist from disparate corners of the music world. He has previously teamed up with Miley Cyrus for the track "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" during the rapper's ill-conceived stint as adopting the Rastafarian lifestyle under the moniker of Snoop Lion.
Snoop Dogg and Psy's collaboration has been widely attacked by both of their respective fans.
Debuting in the US on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the video attained over 3.5 million views in 24 hours and currently boasts viewing figures of almost 25 million. But such figures are small fry for K-pop megastar Psy, who has become the first artist to break the 2 billion mark on Youtube. The video itself depicts Snoop and Psy trying various purported South Korean cures for the after effects of excessive inebriation, as well as their clips from their hedonistic exploits from the day before. As for the music itself, it contains all the tropes of Psy's previous opus- blaring synthesizers and a skewed chorus hook designed to burrow into your brain and resolutely refuse to leave.
Continue reading: Everything That's Wrong With The Snoop Dogg And Psy Collaboration "Hangover"
Nelly's tune 'Hot in Herre' has been repeated on Latino Mix 105.7, where else has the track popped up since it's 2002 release?
You've been hiding under a rock if you haven't heard about radio station KVVF's epic PR stunt. To announce the rebranding of the station as 'Hot 105.7' the station have been playing Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' on repeat ever since 3pm on March 14th (can you imagine the royalties that guy is raking in right now?!).
Nelly's 'Hot in Herre' has been on repeat for three days now
The song originally came out in 2002 (man, that makes us feel old) on Nelly's album Nellyville. Produced by Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes, the single uses a hook from Chuck Brown's 1979 track "Bustin' Loose", as well as samples from Neil Young's "There's a World" and Nancy Sinatra's "As Tears Go By" cover.
Continue reading: The History Of Nelly's 'Hot In Herre'
Nelly's tour bus was searched at a border patrol in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Heroin was uncovered, alongside a loaded firearm, reports MTV.
The rapper was detained on Wednesday night (October, 9 2012) but wasn't arrested, after Brian Keith Jones – a man on the bus with him – admitted to being the proprietor of the 0.64 ounces of heroin, more than 10 pounds of marijuana and a loaded .45-caliber pistol. He was, of course, subsequently arrested after the dogs sniffed out his batch of illegal stuff. "It is my understanding a member of my staff made an unfortunate decision to bring unlawful materials onto our tour bus that resulted in his arrest this morning," NME reported Nelly as saying. "Neither I nor anyone else on the tour bus was aware of his decision to bring these on board. Law enforcement officials did not press charges against anyone other than that individual."
Sierra Blanca seems like a honey trap for celebs that insist on smuggling narcotics: Willie Nelson, Armie Hammer, Snoop Dogg and, most recently, Fiona Apple have all been arrested for drug possession in the Texas town. "Most of the people were very nice to me," Apple said of her arrest. "There are four of you out there, and I want you to know I heard everything you did, I wrote it all down with your names and everything you did and said stupidly thinking I couldn't hear and see you."
Nelly, Jersey Shore and The Tiny - Nelly the Dog has become somewhat of a local attraction, having been seen being cuddled by various members of the 'Jersey Shore' cast on numerous occasions. Nelly belongs to the owners of Florence Curiousity Shop, which is right next door to the O' Vesuvio pizza shop where the cast were working during their stay in the city. While at first tourists flocked to see the cast of the popular TV show, there are now just as many people coming to catch a glimpse of the tiny dog, from as far afield as Pisa! Florence, Italy - Pictured: The Florence Curiosity Shop Friday 17th June 2011
Nelly - Nelly Cornell Haynes Jr. New York City, USA - Macy's welcomes Hip Hop recording artist Nelly Haynes Jr. to show his latest collection from his woman's apparel line 'Apple Bottom Jeans' Sunday 19th September 2010
Date of birth
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Introducing a delightful new series from the lovely bunch over at AppyKids
You might've heard that just last month, we launched in over 100 countries, including the Middle East and North Africa! In these territories, and all over the world, muslims are currently celebrating Ramadan and we're very excited to bring the superb Adventures of Zee to Hopster as our very first special.
The Adventures of Zee is a delightful series from the lovely bunch over at AppyKids. It started its life on their YouTube channel, and we think it's a fantastic fit for Hopster.
It's got more adventure and exploration in it than you can shake a stick at, and teaches kids all about core values like Friendship, The World Around You, and Nature. These are all themes that form part of the Hopster Curriculum.
Who is Zee?
She is an adventurous little girl. Her mum and dad (or Baba and Mama, as they're called in the cartoon) inspire her to be curious and thirsty for knowledge, while her grandmother (Tettah) fascinates her with beautiful stories. With her cat Caramella and her friends Karim and Farah, she goes on fun journeys around the world to learn about new cultures and religion, friendship, and even the environment.
In one of our first special episodes, Zee and her friends go on the hunt for the ingredients of the traditional Ma'amoul meal that is made for Iftar. Iftar is the meal that's eaten after sunset to break the fast.
We'd tell you what it's made of, but then we'd be spoiling the plot of the episode of Zee! You'll just have to go and enjoy it on Hopster 🙂
What we will tell you a bit more about though, is Ramadan. Observed all over the world by muslims, Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam. It is also the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month when Muslims believe Allah revealed the Qu'ran to the Prophet Mohammad.
You've probably heard of the fasting aspect of Ramadan. What you might not know yet is that it's about much more than just not eating or drinking between sun up and sun down.
Ramadan is the time to be humble, kind, giving, and self-disciplined. During Ramadan, you don't just not eat during the day, you also cannot swear, curse, or lie (not that anybody's condoning it during the remainder of the year!). Muslims are also expected to give 2.5% of their income to the poor as what is called Zakat. As such, the whole event encourages Muslims to be better people. Pretty cool, right?
AppyKids have some great ideas on their blog on how your kids can get involved with Ramadan even if they're not fasting. If you're not a Muslim, it's still an interesting read – and perhaps you can find some things to try out in your family regardless of religion!
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.
The date of Ramadan changes every year. That's because the start is determined by the lunar (moon) calendar.
Ironically, many people gain weight during Ramadan. During the day, it's hard to do much sports on an empty stomach, and the majority of daily calories comes from Iftar (the fast-breaking meal) shortly before bed-time!
Every evening during Ramadan, the Tarawih prayer is offered, which covers about 1/30th of the Qu'ran. During Ramadan, you can pretty much get through the whole Qu'ran that way!
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Renai Jidai
From DramaWiki
- Title: 恋愛時代
- Title (romaji): Renai Jidai
- Format: Renzoku
- Genre: Romance
- Episodes: 12
- Viewership ratings: 4.02%
- Broadcast network: NTV / YTV
- Broadcast period: 2015-Apr-02 to 2015-Jun-18
- Air time: Thursday 23:59
- Theme song: Arigatou Forever... by Nishiuchi Mariya
- Related TV shows: Alone in Love (SBS, 2006)
Eto Haru works at a sports gym and Hayase Riichiro works at a book store. After a fateful meeting, they eventually marry, but, due to a reason, they divorce only a year and a half later. Even after their divorce, the couple continue to see each other. On their wedding anniversary they have dinner together. Due to a petty quarrel, they begin to search for a potential spouse for each other.
User/Viewer Ratings[edit]
- Higa Manami as Eto Haru
- Mitsushima Shinnosuke as Hayase Riichiro
- Satsukawa Aimi as Ogasawara Kasumi
- Fuchikami Yasushi as Nagatomi Shohei
- Nakao Akiyoshi as Kaieda Mamoru
- Eguchi Noriko as Aramaki Sayuri
- Matsukawa Akari (松川星) as Eto Shizuka
- Yokoyama Mei (横山芽生) as Ogasawara Aya
- Oishi Goro as Eto Ginichi
- Kashii Yu as Oda Tamiko
- Sato Ryuta as Kitajima Ryuichi
- Kirishima Reika as Kitajima Takako
Production Credits[edit]
- Original work: Novel Renai Jidai by Nozawa Hisashi
- Screenwriter: Fujii Kiyomi (藤井清美)
- Chief Producer: Kitani Toshiki (木谷俊樹)
- Producer: Nishikawa Yoshitsugu (西川義嗣), Shioguchi Takeshi (汐口武史), Tsushima Keisuke (津嶋敬介), Ishida Mai (石田麻衣)
- Director: Fujimura Kyohei (藤村享平)
- Music: Michiru (未知瑠)
External Links[edit]
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