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Paramount Arts Centre and Copley Theatre
This historic landmark theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Lewis University Phillip Lynch Theatre
Watch an array of plays in this intimate theater on the campus of Lewis University. The Phillip Lynch Theatre presents a diverse selection of productions from comedy, to tragedy, and everything in between.
CITY: Romeoville
Facets Multimedia
Facets Multimedia screens a diverse assortment of films, including the latest from Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the former Soviet Union.
CITY: Chicago
Stranger Than Fiction - Daley Plaza
This flick focuses on an IRS auditor who suddenly finds himself the subject of narration that only he can hear. Chicago movie locations include the East Campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), located just south of the Loop near Greektown; and downtown Daley Plaza, home to a huge outdoor Picasso sculpture.
CITY: Chicago
The Unborn - Two Prudential Plaza
In this supernatural flick, a young woman is haunted by the spirit of her unborn brother who tries to take over her body. Desperate to survive, the woman undergoes an exorcism to prevent her evil sibling from being born.
CITY: Chicago
Bad Teacher - Kol Tuv Kosher Foods
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Chicago
Eagle Eye - Emmit's Irish Pub
Two young strangers are thrown together by a phone call from a mysterious woman who pushes them into increasingly dangerous situations as she tracks their every move and controls them via technology while they are pursued by the FBI.
CITY: Chicago
Eagle Eye - Rock N Roll McDonald's
Two young strangers are thrown together by a phone call from a mysterious woman who pushes them into increasingly dangerous situations as she tracks their every move and controls them via technology while they are pursued by the FBI.
CITY: Chicago
The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey is a world-class, Chicago-based ballet company that performs a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works. Director Gerald Arpino brings a uniquely American style of dance featuring ballets from the great choreographers of the 20th century. Many prolific choreographers have worked with the Joffrey including Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, and founders Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey. Photo credit: Joffrey Ballet
CITY: Chicago
Elmhurst Art Museum
Exhibiting late 20th Century American Art, Elmhurst Art Museum offers exhibitions ranging from national touring works to local emerging and mid-career Chicago and Illinois artists. The Museum offers public tours, programs, guest lectures and art classes. It's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavilion, and the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick house.
CITY: Elmhurst
Noyes Cultural Arts Center
The Noyes Cultural Arts Center is host to 30 resident artists, and shows eight exhibitions a year at the Noyes Gallery, with a special commitment to the work of emerging artists.
CITY: Evanston
Northbrook Historical Society Museum
Enjoy the main floor museum with antiques and a replica of an 1890s home. Open the first Sunday of every month, or by appointment.
CITY: Northbrook
Sin Bin - Happy Foods
This teen coming-of-age comedy centers around a high school senior who loans out his van, called the Sin Bin, to friends as a place to bring dates and serve as an apartment on wheels.
CITY: Chicago
High Fidelity - Double Door
Chicago record store owner takes stock of his life and loves as he ponders middle age while still in his 30s. Several Chicago movie locations include Wicker Park's Double Door (a hip venue that has hosted everyone from up-and-coming alternative bands to the Rolling Stones) and the legendary Green Mill jazz club in Uptown (a former speakeasy that was frequented by gangsters back in the day).
CITY: Chicago
The Unborn - Northside College Prep High School
In this supernatural flick, a young woman is haunted by the spirit of her unborn brother who tries to take over her body. Desperate to survive, the woman undergoes an exorcism to prevent her evil sibling from being born.
CITY: Chicago
Road to Perdition - LaSalle Street Bridge
In this period drama a hit man for an Irish gangster finds himself on the run and looking for revenge after his young son witnesses a mob killing. The movie was filmed primarily on location in the Chicago area, including the interiors, which were shot on a soundstage that was specially constructed in a city armory. The iconic shot of the hit man's car driving into Chicago involved 120 1930s-era cars motoring over the downtown LaSalle Street Bridge on a quiet Sunday morning.
CITY: Chicago
The Informant! - North Avenue Beach Chess Pavilion
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company's suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder's giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie's main characters walk through downtown Chicago's Federal Plaza.
CITY: Chicago
Sin Bin - Super Dawg
This teen coming-of-age comedy centers around a high school senior who loans out his van, called the Sin Bin, to friends as a place to bring dates and serve as an apartment on wheels.
CITY: Chicago
Metro's mission is to bring a cross-platform of the best local, regional and national emerging artists to Chicago. Since, 1982, Metro has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier, cutting edge new music venues.
CITY: Chicago
Lillstreet Art Center
Visit Chicago's largest visual arts center. Founded in 1975, Lillstreet Art Center is a large community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment, which encourages and inspires artistic growth in the individual. Our center on Ravenswood Ave., boasts state-of-art equipment and more than 800 art classes and workshops to choose from each year. We support the arts through educational classes for adults and youth, an artist-in-residency program, a gallery with local and national work, studio space, an outreach program, and an arts-based professional development program. Join us for free events throughout the year such as, open houses, art fairs, and gallery receptions or stop by anytime to browse our unique artisan gift shop and have a bite in the café.
CITY: Chicago
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, across from the Art Institute, Archicenter features exhibits, a city model, galleries, special events, daily tours and great shopping.
CITY: Chicago
Ukrainian National Museum
A collection of Ukrainian history and folk art is gathered under one roof and includes everything from festive costumes to colored eggs.
CITY: Chicago
Morton Grove Historical Museum Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
CITY: Morton Grove
Stranger Than Fiction - UIC East Campus
This flick focuses on an IRS auditor who suddenly finds himself the subject of narration that only he can hear. Chicago movie locations include the East Campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), located just south of the Loop near Greektown; and downtown Daley Plaza, home to a huge outdoor Picasso sculpture.
CITY: Chicago
The Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
CITY: Evanston
Park West
One of Chicago's best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic theatre has been an integral part of the entertainment scene since it opened in the 1920's. Capacity 100-1000.
CITY: Chicago
Sin Bin - Irish American Heritage Center
This teen coming-of-age comedy centers around a high school senior who loans out his van, called the Sin Bin, to friends as a place to bring dates and serve as an apartment on wheels.
CITY: Chicago
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
The Children's Musum has nine interactive exhibits for ages 2-10. Explore the puppet theater, market and a water table.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Scoville Square
Scoville Square was designed by E.E. Robers, and is one of the few examples of Prairie-style architecture applied to commercial buildings.
CITY: Oak Park
Swedish American Museum
Located in Andersonville, a Swedish enclave in Chicago, this is a cultural and learning center with artifacts, photographs and exhibits tracing Swedish American history.
CITY: Chicago
The Palm Court at the Drake Hotel
Award-winning Executive Chef Baasim Zafar and team serve homemade scones, delectable pastries and tea sweets prepared in house daily, reflecting locally sourced ingredients to ensure an authentically memorable experience. From the original blend of "Palm Court" tea created specifically for The Drake Hotel to the china and sterling silver service with the enchanting ambiance of the live harpist in the background, afternoon tea is truly a memorable experience for all.
CITY: Chicago
Winnetka Community House
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
CITY: Winnetka
Petrillo Music Shell
Located in Grant park, this historic venue houses Chicago's summer music festivals put on by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Chicago Park District.
CITY: Chicago
Music Institute of Chicago
The Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall presents a variety of musical series and events, from classical to contemporary, by our distinguished faculty, talented students, and professional groups.
CITY: Evanston
Museum Of Holography
If you don't know what holograms are, put this museum on your sights-to-see list. This is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the holographic art form. Marvel at the more than 200 three-dimensional laser-generated images.
CITY: Chicago
WNEP Theater
The theater's artistic mission is to generate critical work, casting a critical eye on American values, culture and perspectives and asking the audience to change its role from spectator to participant.
CITY: Chicago
The Gene Siskel Film Center-School of the Art Institute of Chicago
One of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, the center presents premieres of new American and foreign films, revivals of classics, retrospectives, independent productions, and festivals of international scope.
CITY: Chicago
Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum
This museum was established to preserve ethnic Slovenian heritage and honor the immigrants who settled the Joliet area.
CITY: Joliet
Southwest Symphony Orchestra
This delightful community orchestra is celebrating over 30 years of providing fine concert entertainment to the southwest suburban area.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
A unique experience combining recreational features with an outstanding exhibition of large-scale contemporary sculpture in a beautifully landscaped, easily accessible setting. Stroll, rollerblade, or bicycle along the paved path and view art in nature.
CITY: Skokie
Storefront Theater
One of the newest additions to the downtown theater district, offering innovative programming and featuring Chicago's best off-loop theater and dance companies.
CITY: Chicago
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
The North Shore's home for world class entertainment. This state-of-the-art two-theater facility is home to Centre East, Northlight Theatre, and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.
CITY: Skokie
BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir (or temple) is a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship.
CITY: Bartlett
Skokie Heritage Museum
Explore Skokie's heritage by visiting the historic Engine House and the original (1847) Log Cabin. These two cites have much to offer with local and seasonal exhibits, special interest classes, and educational school programs.
CITY: Skokie
The Museum of Contemporary Photography - Columbia College Chicago
Exhibitions and presentations of contemporary photography are supported by grants from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs/Gallery 37, the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts.
CITY: Chicago
Prop Thtr is a Chicago storefront theater focused on original or newly adapted theatrical works based in literary traditions.
CITY: Chicago
Newberry Library
The Newberry Library is an independent library free and open to the public for research and reference in the humanities. The library offers a vast array of lectures, seminars, concerts and exhibits related to its collections.
CITY: Chicago
Next Theatre Company
The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, presents plays that promote social awareness.
CITY: Evanston
Northlight Theatre
Northlight Theatre provides five enriching plays each season and has recieved many awards, both locally and nationally, for their productions.
CITY: Skokie
National Shrine of St. Therese/Carmelite Visitors Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The National Shrine of St. Therese is a Roman Catholic shrine, chapel, and museum dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese outside of France. Tours of the Shrine are available for groups of 20 or more, including a private tour of an exact replica of St. Therese's monastery cell in France. The shrine sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Adjacent to the Shrine is the Carmelite Spiritual Center, offering meeting room rental, lodging, meals and spiritual retreats as well as organized Shrine tours.
CITY: Darien
Folkworks Gallery
A one-of-a-kind gallery featuring American artists in a variety of monthly thematic shows. The shows feature Santas, angels, witches, arks, cats, dogs, and more. Also featuring country antiques and vintage jewelry.
CITY: Evanston
The Joan W. and Irving B, Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a state-of-the-art facility bringing together diverseperforming companies in a 1500-seat intimate theater with fine acoustics.
CITY: Chicago
American Toby Jug Museum
Showcasing the largest collection of Toby and Character Jugs in the world including many rare and unique jugs within the complete Royal Doulton collection. On display are over 6,000 pieces illustrating their evolution from inception circa 1765 to the present day. Admission is free.
CITY: Evanston
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
This historic Italianate home is a learning center for art and music, showcasing exhibits of local and regional artists. The gallery shop has ceramics and fine gifts.
CITY: Palos Park
River North Chicago Dance Company
River North Chicago delivers a show-stopping dance and musical experience, with humor, style and a sense of adventure.
CITY: Chicago
S.R. Crown Hall
Located on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology, S.R. Crown Hall is widely regarded as Mies van der Rohe's masterpiece, and is one of the most architecturally significant buildings of the 20th century Modernist Movement.
CITY: Chicago
St. Charles Municipal Building
Designed by R. Harold Zook and D. Coder Taylor, 1940 Arte Modern building is constructed with black granite base, white Georgian marble, and 84 feet tower with stained glass windows, pierced grillwork, and diamond shaped translucent top.
CITY: St. Charles
May 25
On January 25, 2003, the Marriott Theatre presented a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. It quickly became the best-selling show in our long history. Cats, based on the poems of T.S. Eliot, with its legendary score, provides the setting for spectacular and breathtaking dance. Our intimate surroundings bring you closer than ever to "The Jellicle Ball" with trouble-makers Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, the magical Mr. Mistoffelees and the suave Rum Tum Tugger. Let the "Memory" live again!
CITY: Lincolnshire
Lake Theatre
Designed by world renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style with sweeping bands of decorative plaster and light bands. Recently redecorated including new comfy faux leather seats. Seven auditoriums with Dolby digital surround sound and now with digital 3-D projection. Matinees daily.
CITY: Oak Park
The Arts Center
This magnificent Neoclassical architectural gem features a 700-seat auditorium and the Ernest Hemingway Museum.
CITY: Oak Park
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY: St. Charles
Elmhurst College
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Elmhurst College is home to a state of the art high tech conference and event facility that can host groups from 20 - 900 people. The campus also boasts a first-rate sports facility in an arboretum-like setting.
CITY: Elmhurst
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Festival of Arts and Crafts - November
All crafts are handmade in the U.S.A. including furniture, photography, stained glass, holiday, everyday home decor items, jewelry, doll clothes, much more.
CITY: St. Charles


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Home > Where We Work > Asia and the Pacific > South-East Asia > Singapore
2013 UNHCR regional operations profile - South-East Asia
Working environment
Several countries in South-East Asia have generously hosted large numbers of refugees for decades, but in general the subregion lacks strong legal frameworks for the protection of people of concern to UNHCR. This has led UNHCR to offer technical and capacity-building support to those countries that wish to develop their asylum frameworks in line with international norms. UNHCR also advocates for accession to the Refugee Convention and its Protocol.
The Philippines is the only State in South-East Asia that is Party to the 1954 Convention related to the Status of Stateless Persons, and no country in the subregion has yet acceded to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
However, all States in the subregion have signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Where no legal framework has been put in place by a State, UNHCR fills the gap by identifying people in need of international protection. Without solid legal frameworks to protect them, refugees and stateless people in the region are treated as illegal migrants, subject to detention and deportation.
In Indonesia and Malaysia, UNHCR has faced a steady increase in the number of new arrivals in recent years. The challenge in these countries is to deliver protection in an environment of mixed migration that lacks legal frameworks for dealing with refugees.
In Myanmar, escalating conflict in Kachin State, and inter-communal conflict among residents of Rakhine State in June 2012 resulted in internal displacement as well outflows to other countries. On the other hand, ongoing peace negotiations between the Government and insurgent groups in south-eastern Myanmar have increased the prospects for the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), as well as refugees from Myanmar in Thailand.
In Thailand, UNHCR operates in a challenging protection space. The country remains a major port of asylum for ethnic minorities from Myanmar, with groups of new arrivals ranging in number from a few hundred to several thousand entering the country temporarily due to tensions in the border area. A gradual increase in the number of asylum-seekers who are not from Myanmar has also been observed.
Throughout the subregion, the irregular movement of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants by air, land and sea continues, though figures are not readily available. Irregular movements by sea create particular difficulties for States, and humanitarian concerns abound for individuals who risk their lives on unseaworthy vessels. Interception and "push-back" policies add to the risks.
This situation highlights the need for a regional approach to refugee protection and international migration issues in the South-East Asia subregion. UNHCR is participating in the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime, which this year adopted a Regional Cooperation Framework to respond to the challenges posed by mixed migration. To facilitate the implementation of the Framework, the Regional Support Office was established in Bangkok in September 2012.
Several countries in the region have taken steps to help identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. For instance, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Viet Nam have included a definition of a "stateless person" in their nationality laws, which will aid in the identification of stateless individuals. In Thailand, an amendment to the country's Civil Registration Act in August 2008 has led to an increase in the number of refugee children whose births are registered. A revision to Thailand's civil registration law also entitles all children born in the country to be registered at birth.
UNHCR is currently working with the Government of the Philippines, UNFPA and UNICEF, to improve levels of birth registration in Mindanao. In Viet Nam, revisions to the country's nationality laws allow Cambodians who were formerly considered refugees to be naturalized, and Vietnamese women who had lost their citizenship through marriage to foreigners to reacquire it.
At the regional level, UNHCR's collaboration with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was strengthened at a meeting on good practices in dealing with statelessness, which was co-hosted by the two organizations in 2011.
Strategy in 2013
UNHCR will advocate for the rights of persons of concern and for States' adherence to international protection standards. It will do so in cooperation with the Governments concerned and with the support of regional institutions and civil-society actors.
UNHCR will also work with States to make the Regional Cooperation Framework adopted by the Bali Process operational, so that protection-sensitive responses are developed to manage irregular movements of people and mixed migration.
Closer cooperation with regional and subregional institutions, as well NGOs and civil society, aims to promote government ownership of refugee protection, particularly with regard to access to protection, basic services and registration. UNHCR will also continue its collaboration with the AICHR on statelessness. The two organizations will co-host a meeting at the end of 2012 that will bring together national civil registrars from every ASEAN State to identify good practices in birth registration.
Protection strategies will focus on the establishment of protection-sensitive responses to mixed-migration, registration, documentation, access to asylum, refugee status determination and the promotion of alternatives to detention. They will also aim to protect and assist the most vulnerable urban refugees and prevent refoulement. Where the necessary conditions are in place, the strategies will seek durable solutions, including local integration and voluntary repatriation.
In South-East Asia's complex mixed-migration context, States' interests relating to national security and the maintenance of good relations with neighbours constrain refugee protection and access to asylum. The problem is compounded by the lack of national legal frameworks for dealing with refugees and asylum-seekers in many countries. The use of detention facilities to hold asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless people, including children and others vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, is a worrying trend. In addition, many urban refugees and asylum-seekers face a precarious situation due to limited livelihood opportunities or access to social services.
UNHCR's operations in Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand are described in separate chapters.
In the wake of the June 2012 inter-communal conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine State, the Government of Bangladesh closed its borders to newly arriving asylum-seekers. UNHCR is advocating for asylum for new arrivals as well as for access to those already in Bangladesh but not registered. The assistance provided to a small number of refugees in camps in Bangladesh will continue.
In Cambodia, UNHCR will significantly reduce its presence at the end of 2012, when the Regional Coordinator's Office in Thailand will begin overseeing programmes in the country. The emphasis will be on promoting the self-reliance of the refugees, strengthening the protection regime to prevent refoulement and implementing asylum procedures.
In Indonesia, the absence of refugee legislation and procedures leaves UNHCR responsible for protecting and assisting refugees and asylum-seekers, in addition to conducting registration, RSD and the search for durable solutions. Advocacy for Indonesia's accession to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol will continue, and country-wide training sessions will build national capacity to take on more asylum responsibilities. An expanded protection presence in five strategic locations across the archipelago will allow UNHCR to improve understanding of its mandate among authorities in the region.
In the Philippines, UNHCR will support the process to enable refugees to acquire citizenship. The Government will be assisted to improve its capacity to implement its obligations as a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. The existing emergency transit centre for accelerated resettlement processing in Manila will be maintained.
Together with the Government of the Philippines, UNHCR co-leads the national protection cluster under the joint UN response to the situation of IDPs in Mindanao in mid-2010. The Philippines has acceded to the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons and is developing a national framework to address statelessness, including status-determination procedures, with the support of UNHCR.
In Timor-Leste, UNHCR, operating from the Regional Coordinator's Office in Thailand, will assist the declining number of asylum-seekers and refugees in the country. It will also help build the Government's capacity to implement its asylum policy. UNHCR will also strengthen institutional capacity on statelessness in anticipation of Timor-Leste's accession to the Statelessness Conventions.
In Viet Nam, UNHCR will end its community-based programme for the sustainable reintegration of returnees in the Central Highlands at the end of 2012. It will continue to advocate for a humanitarian solution for Cambodians who were formerly refugees and have been residing in the country without legal status since the 1970s. The naturalization process for Vietnamese women who lost their citizenship through marriage is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.
Financial information
UNHCR's financial requirements in South-East Asia have expanded steadily since 2007, reflecting a sharp increase in the number of beneficiaries. Recent developments in various parts of Myanmar - inter-communal conflict in Rakhine State and escalation of the conflict in Kachin State on the one hand and the peace process continuing in the south-eastern states on the other - led to a significant increase in financial requirements both in Myanmar and Thailand in 2012. These requirements are expected to grow in 2013.
UNHCR 2013 budget for South-East Asia (USD) | |||||
Operation | 2012 REVISED BUDGET (as of 30 June 2012) |
2013 | |||
Total | 99,031,330 | 66,673,107 | 15,520,378 | 20,204,266 | 102,397,750 |
1. From 2013, Cambodia will be reported under the Thailand Regional Office. 2. Includes the Office of the Regional Coordinator which provides support to countries in the subregion. |
Bangladesh | 14,500,885 | 11,682,453 | 94,490 | 0 | 11,776,942 |
Cambodia[1] | 949,248 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indonesia | 5,911,688 | 7,676,140 | 190,694 | 0 | 7,866,834 |
Malaysia | 16,562,272 | 16,813,060 | 563,362 | 0 | 17,376,422 |
Myanmar | 24,596,797 | 0 | 12,064,787 | 14,098,616 | 26,163,403 |
Philippines | 7,598,497 | 808,120 | 1,513,369 | 6,105,650 | 8,427,140 |
Thailand | 22,347,137 | 23,003,978 | 693,675 | 0 | 23,697,653 |
Thailand Regional Office[2] | 5,447,307 | 6,689,357 | 0 | 0 | 6,689,357 |
Timor-Leste | 207,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Viet Nam | 910,500 | 0 | 400,000 | 0 | 400,000 |
Source: UNHCR Global Appeal 2013 Update
UNHCR contact information
Singapore is covered by the following UNHCR office:
UNHCR Regional Office in Thailand | |||||||||||||||
Style of Address | The UNHCR Regional Representative in Thailand | ||||||||||||||
Street Address | 3rd Floor, United Nations Building Rajdamnern Nok Avenue Bangkok 10200 Thailand |
Mailing Address | P.O. Box 2-121 Bangkok 10200 Thailand |
Telephone | +66 2 288 1234 | ||||||||||||||
Facsimile | +66 2 280 0555, +66 2 281 6100 | ||||||||||||||
Website | http://unhcr.or.th | ||||||||||||||
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Time Zone | GMT + 7:00 | ||||||||||||||
Working Hours |
Public Holidays | 03 January 2011, observed for 01 January New Year's Day 18 February 2011, Makha Bucha Day 06 April 2011, Chakri Memorial Day 13 April 2011, Songkran Day 17 May 2011, Visakha Bucha Day 12 August 2011, H.M. the Queen's Birthday 30 August 2011, Eid Al-Fitr 7 November 2011, Eid Al-Adha 5 December 2011, H.M. the King's Birthday 26 December 2011, Christmas Day observed for 25 December |
Comments | Countries covered: Cambodia, The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam And the following countries where UNHCR has no presence: Brunei Darusslam, Laos and Singapore |


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"The Internal Revenue Service's scrutiny of conservative groups went beyond those with 'tea party' or 'patriot' in their names — as the agency admitted Friday — to also include ones worried about government spending, debt or taxes, and even ones that lobbied to 'make America a better place to live,' " The Wall Street Journal reports.
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A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that an Indiana farmer infringed on Monsanto's patent when he planted soybeans that had been genetically modified by Monsanto without buying them from the agribusiness giant.
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In Turkey, officials have arrested nine people in connection with what authorities say were two car bombs that killed 46 people near the Syrian border Saturday. Turkish officials say the suspects are Turkish civilians who are loyal to the Syrian regime.
"The bombs exploded in the border town of Reyhanli, which has been a gathering point for refugees, aid workers and smugglers bringing supplies into Syria to aid the effort to oust President Bashar al-Assad's regime," NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Istanbul for our Newscast Desk.
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is looking to expand its business enterprises by adding on a hotel to the Grand Casino. And the by-product of this expansion is jobs.
In addition to preparing for the opening of the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort , Paul Vanraamsdonk, Director of hotel operations, says the tribe is planning a job fair to fill those positions.
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Until today, there's been a rush of news related to the kidnapping of three young women in Cleveland, their rescue after a decade in captivity and the chilling details that have emerged about what they went through. Now, the news has slowed. We suspect there will be less to report in coming days, but we'll watch for important developments.
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Sixty-six years after the Wright Brothers made history at Kitty Hawk, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the surface of the moon. From that pivotal moment on, Aldrin has advocated for continued and expanded space exploration. Now, he argues that 66 years after the Eagle landed at Tranquility Base, Americans should establish a presence on Mars.
Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed a bill that would have given state workers the option of enrolling in a defined contribution retirement plan similar to a 401(k).
The bill by Oklahoma City Republican Rep. Randy McDaniel that Fallin vetoed Friday would have allowed state employees hired after July 2014 to choose between a defined contribution option and the current defined benefit system. The bill was approved earlier this week by the House on a 72-20 vote.
Democrats in the House argued the bill would increase the risk involved in state workers' retirement years.
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The Pentagon says the automatic budget cuts known as sequestration could leave the U.S. with a military that is simply unprepared for the most challenging combat missions. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel told Congress in April that the military is eating its seed corn.
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Two astronauts went on a last-minute spacewalk Saturday to replace a pump suspected of being the source of a serious ammonia leak.
It was unclear what caused the ammonia leak, NASA spokesman Rob Navias said, "but the installation of this spare pump package — at least at the moment — seems to have done the trick."
NASA officials called the spacewalk a success, but said it would take time to see if the leak was indeed stopped. Engineers will review photos the astronauts took at the site.
The Oklahoma House is expected to consider a measure that would increase the amount of money Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers receive each month for an equipment allowance.
A bill expected to be considered next week would boost the troopers' monthly allowance from $150 to $300, effectively giving them an $1,800 annual raise. The bill would still need to pass both the House and Senate.
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George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option - to move in with George's awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colourful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can't buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them. Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves?
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Arizona State was denied right to wear black uniforms against Arizona
The Arizona State Sun Devils had hoped to wear their black uniforms against rival Arizona, who donned all red last Friday for the Duel in the Desert.
When ASU heard Arizona's uniform choice, the Sun Devils decided they, too, wanted to wear the uniforms they felt would leave a lasting impression on audiences across the country.
"[Arizona] decided to wear all red and it's a national TV game and ESPN is showing it nationwide," ASU athletic director Steve Patterson told Arizona Sports 620's Doug & Wolf Tuesday. "So, we thought what's our best looking uniforms? The black ones."
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"We called down there to ask permission because the home team gets the right to approve it or not to approve it," Patterson said. "It wasn't like we called down and asked to wear maroon while they are wearing red and we got turned down."
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"According to the folks at the conference, they've never, ever heard of that happening before," Patterson said.
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All kids have a bit of puppy fat, but, as parents, you can tell when your child's weight becomes a cause for concern for their wellbeing. If your child's wellness is affected by shortness of breath, inability to concentrate, depression, and/or emotional eating, it may be necessary to talk to your child about their weight and visit the doctor. Bringing up the topic of weight with your overweight child can be difficult, so here are a few guidelines to help shape the conversation. 1. Fix your own health challenges: We could all use a little boost to our diet and exercise regime, unless you're an Olympian or something, so set an example for your child. Whether seeing you take control of your own wellness inspires your child to make a few of their own, or forces them to ask you why you're doing it, you can be the change you want to see in your kid. If nothing else, it will start a dialogue and show your child that you know how it feels to change your lifestyle. 2. Encourage athletics: Participating in sports, whether at school or an after-school club, helps kids to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and have fun at the same time. Doing sport also bolsters self-esteem, which is crucial to your child's weight loss efforts as well as their overall sense of wellbeing. If your child is too heavy to participate in competitions, or is worried about joining a team of much healthier classmates, why not start doing activities as a family until your child's confidence is stronger. 3. Don't be blunt about weight loss: When talking about your child's wellness, say "get healthier," not "lose weight." Children and teenagers don't need tough words; they're aware of their sizes. Your focus should be on helping your child reach a healthier BMI, rather than some vague ideal weight goal. The difference is in building muscle and making healthier food choice, not just cutting calories and making the number on the scale go down. Your child shouldn't be aiming for a certain look; he or she should be after a certain health level and feeling. 4. Keep unhelpful concerns to yourself: We all know that kids can be cruel, and so you may be concerned that your overweight child won't be socially accepted, especially if you have a daughter. However, despite these valid concerns, they aren't the best motivators for weight loss and can wreak havoc on your child's self-esteem. Your child needs to lose weight for herself or himself, not for the acceptance of other people or you. 5. Reward healthy behaviours: Adding a little light at the end of the tunnel can motivate your child to keep going. Offer to reward healthy behaviours, such as eating two portions of vegetables at dinner or exercising regularly. It's important to emphasise the healthy behaviours themselves, rather than the outcomes – the actual number of pounds lost will take care of itself once your child has those healthy habits in place. The vague goal of "losing weight" is rarely helpful for obese or overweight young people; you need a specific system of mini goals and rewards. 6. Get to the root of the problem: There's a tremendous amount of pressure on young people – both girls and boys – to look thin, so if your child is severely overweight then there's likely an emotional cause. There may be pain for your child to get through, a self-worth issue to work out, or a habit of eating to relieve stress. Again, don't focus on the weight itself but what is causing the excess eating and lack of self-love. Journaling, regular conversations, and healthy social outlets can help your child come to terms with the cause of the problem.
If you've gained weight as a secondary school student or since you've gone to college, there are many ways to change your lifestyle to see great weight loss results. To begin with, exercise is hugely important and doesn't feature very prominently in most teens' schedules. There are so many benefits though, not just to your weight - you'll have an improved sense of wellbeing, lower risk of diabetes and stroke, and better cardiovascular health. Most people dread the thought of working up a sweat and building their heart rate up, but the benefits are so huge. Exercise can be as intense or slow paced as you want, depending on what you choose, but as long as you're moving and your heart rate has quickened, anything goes - from jogging around the block to dancing in your living room! The best way to motivate yourself is to make your workout fun, so try different things out to see what you like. You can also make changes to your everyday routine such as using the stairs instead of the lift or walking to work and college. Get a friend involved and you'll not only enjoy it more but you'll also stay motivated to keep it up.
Where your diet is concerned, the best tip you can follow is to not go on a diet - in other words, diets that are designed to offer quick results usually fail. The best way to lose weight and be healthy at the same time is to simply cut down on the fatty and sugary foods, and replace them with healthy, homemade alternatives. Teens are notorious for eating fast food and unhealthy snacks, but these make it so much easier to gain weight. You are what you eat, so make your meals healthy and nutritious. Opt for healthy snacks such as homemade popcorn, yoghurt, pretzels and granola bars. Fruit and vegetables are also fantastic snack foods, offering a healthy boost of energy. Replace all of those cans of fizzy drink with water or the occasional glass of fruit juice, to give your body the hydration it needs without a constant supply of sugar. The body also needs protein, so make sure you get plenty of meat and dairy products, as well as peanut butter and legumes.
If you're going out with friends, you don't need to feel as though you can't join in, but simply act in moderation. If you're getting a pizza, try not to eat the whole thing - share with a friend or just eat a few slices and stop when you're full. At the cinema, opt for the freshly made popcorn instead of the branded types that are laden with toffee. And you can treat yourself to an ice cream at the beach, just limit those visits to once a month rather than every week. Weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is simply about willpower, balance and forward-planning - once you have that covered, it's easier than you think. If you're unsure how to go about it, gather a great support group in the form of your family and friends who will ensure you stay motivated even when you don't feel like it. Maintaining a healthy weight can do wonders for your self esteem and confidence, as well as ensuring that weight-related health concerns are reduced. Your GP can offer advice if you're not sure how to go about changing your lifestyle - if you're new to exercise and are making drastic diet changes, it may be useful to run it by them to make sure it's safe.We all have that fantasy – apart from that one about Ryan Gosling – to lose weight and have better wellness minus the effort of dieting, exercise or surgery. While this seems like nothing more than a pipe dream, your effort-free, weight loss wellbeing may me just around the corner, thanks to a revolutionary treatment called Vanquish that even usually sceptical doctors are excited about. According to David McDaniel, a leading researcher and an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, who has been conducting an independent study on Vanquish, 'I've seen a lot of fat-removal techniques; some procedures are painful or take too long; some are effective only on small areas of body fat that can be sucked up through a small vacuum. Vanquish addresses all those problems. It can treat a large surface area uniformly. It's fast, efficient, and comfortable…I've been doing this for 30 years, and most advances have been little baby steps. This is a big technological breakthrough.' The treatment, which will become usable by an elite corps of doctor's offices this month, targets your fat cells through radio frequency waves which heat the cells and kill them off without damaging your muscles or skin. As the applicator is suspended over your abdomen about an inch above your skin, Vanquish is non-invasive, and there's no downtime or ridiculous price tag. In the US, a 30-minute session goes for $450 (£282) to $800 (£501), and it's recommended that you have four sessions. During these sessions, you may feel a warming sensation, but there should be no pain. The only risk to watch out for is a hot spot near to a bone, which your technician can readjust and fix without a problem. The FDA approved Vanquish earlier this year for deep-tissue heating, which can help your muscles to recover and heal. However, the FDA is awaiting further results before giving the device the seal of approval for fat reduction. Still, the current research is impressive; animal studies have shown that Vanquish killed 60% of the fat cells treated with it, and a subsequent Prague study done on people with love handles showed visible results within two weeks, revealing an average loss in waist circumference of 2.23 inches after two months. Robert Weiss, an associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the lead researcher of the aforementioned animal study, notes, 'This new technique is a real game changer—it's the safest, easiest way yet to remove fat.' 'As the panels heat up, the radio frequency waves they transmit differentiate between fat cells (which are denser and hold less water) and skin and muscle cells,' Weiss explains. 'The heat causes cell death in the fat cells; some die instantly, some in a matter of weeks…I've seen patients lose several inches after four treatments without changing their diets.' McDaniel continues, 'The results are not as dramatic as liposuction, which can remove large volumes of fat,' adding that Vanquish does not carry the risks of surgery or anaesthesia. However, Adam Kolker, a plastic surgeon and an associate clinical professor of surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital's Icahn School of Medicine in New York, asserts, 'I've seen a lot of people who've undergone various non-surgical fat-reduction treatments who were underwhelmed with the results.' Still, Kolker allows, 'It may be appropriate for small-scale changes as long as the patient's expectations are well managed.' Nonetheless, Patricia Wexler, a dermatologist to New York's A-list, believes that expectations will be high for the procedure. She points out, 'It's great for women who are in good shape, within 5 to 10% of their ideal weight, and don't want to go through surgery. A lot of women exercise and don't have a lot of weight to lose, but they've had children or seen changes in their core for other reasons.'
With obesity rates rising, doctors have been scratching their heads over the best – and safest way – to combat the disorder that seems to claim so many. Around the corner however, a new and mercifully-inexpensive augmentation may be key to curbing misbehaving appetites. You may be used to science fiction telling you the wonders (or the dilemmas) of microchips, but a small ("smaller-than-the-tip-of-your-finger" small!) one attached to your nerve may be key to quelling your need to over-eat. "This is a really small microchip and on this chip we've got the intelligence which can actually model the neural signals responsible for appetite control," Chris Toumazou, professor at Imperial College London and one of the inventors of the chip, told the BBC. The microchip would be attached to your vagus nerve – this is the nerve that controls your desire to eat, digest, heart rate and more. It's a very extensive range. In hindsight, Toumazou explained that the project was originally designed for children suffering from disorders such as cerebral palsy and epileptic seizures. The microchip in this case, used a piece of technology called MIMATE, which reads chemical signatures in the brain. Taking that very same technology, the microchip was then developed into something that could be beneficial for weight loss. What changed about the weight-loss microchip was that the chip didn't send stimulating impulses, but rather submits readings and signals to suppress the urge to eat. "As a result of monitoring these signals we can stimulate the brain to counter whatever we monitor," Toumazou said. "It will be control of appetite rather than saying don't eat completely. So maybe instead of eating fast you'll eat a lot slower." That's right – whether you know it or not, your body would be telling your brain off for eating more than you should! Creepy or creative? Inspiring or frightening? The microchip is still in development, but for many suffering from obesity, it may be the next best thing.
Obesity is considered a ticking health time bomb in the developed world with worldwide obesity having more than doubled since 1980. In Australia, around 14 million people (or 63% of the population) are considered overweight or obese, according to figures from the Australian Health Survey. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. In keeping with weight loss awareness campaigns, more than 100,000 Australians have so far downloaded a free calorie counter app, making the Easy Diet Diary the most popular diet app for iPhones in Australia. Developed by Brisbane company Xyris Software with the help of dieticians, the app helps users track their food intake daily and log their exercise and fitness. As smartphone users know, many apps are designed with weights and measures that are specific to their country of origin but don't translate easily elsewhere. It was with that in mind that Xyris Software designed its app specifically for use in Australia, uploading up-to-date data and information on Australian foods. The app also allows savvy users to switch between calories and kilojoules. The app is useful for those who want to record their weight loss and fitness regime, and is also proving a useful tool for athletes who need to take note of everything they consume on a daily basis for their coaches and dieticians to monitor. The app works seamlessly with FoodWorks, nutritional analysis software that has also been developed and produced by Xyris Software. The Easy Diet Diary has a barcode scanner that works with more than 30,000 Australian food products. Users can track their intake of energy, nutrients and calories.
Juicing has become the big buzz word in diet and nutrition circles, with many people extolling the virtues of drinking fruit and vegetable juices to boost their wellness and wellbeing. Many celebrities have also jumped on the bandwagon, with stars such as Natalie Portman and Madonna publically declaring their love for juice diets. Those in favour of juice diets claim that they can contribute to weight loss, radiant skin, increased energy and can even be a cure for cancer. Nutritionist consultants have also come out in favour of juices, stating that a glass of juice in the morning is vital for maintaining good health. Many models are now also using juice diets on a regular basis, and juice bars and even juice home delivery services are popping up all over the place. There are even new businesses appearing which are producing juices and shipping them all over the country. Not all juices are created equal, however, and there are some things that you should look out for to make sure that you are getting the best possible health benefits from your daily juice drink. Looking out for green juice is the best tip we can give you; you probably drink colourful orange and other fruit juices as part of your daily life already, but it's the vegetable juices that make the biggest impact. Dark leafy green such as kale and spinach are packed with minerals such as iron and calcium and are full of powerful antioxidants, too. You should also make sure that the juice you are drinking is organic. If you are not sure, ask. Many places do not use organic products in order to save money, but if you really want to enjoy the health benefits then you need to stay away from pesticides, and has also been sprayed with chemicals that kill off some of the health benefits of the plant.
People nowadays are looking for feasibly effective strategy to get fit and healthy. For the health and fitness enthusiasts, it health is the ultimate secret to a happy life. But for the blue collar workers, optimum health is a passport to a secured career. That's why even if it was demanding, they would try hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Take for example, the oil and gas drillers. They need extra strength and energy to be able to handle their challenging jobs, which involves handling oil well equipment. Because of the nature of their job, they must also put into consideration the kind of food they are going to eat. Optimum health can only be achieved through proper food diet, so what you eat helps determine your overall health. There are a lot of diet programs introduced and encouraged by many health experts. But for me, the raw food diet is one of the best health strategy we can maintain to ensure our overall well-being. Raw Food Diet is when we eat unprocessed, uncooked and organic foods, or simply fresh from the farms. By eating them fresh, we are sure of its 100 percent nutritional values. But why consider raw food diet? Here are the good things about eating raw food. It Is Full of Life Raw foods are proven to have innumerable nutrients in them, brimming with life. They are not difficult to take in and very easy for the digestive system to process. These foods provide extra strength, improve digestive activities and are good detoxifying materials. Eating raw foods is allowing your body to restore itself, create new active cells and augment your health to a different level. Natural Living and Healing Elements Raw foods contain life and natural healing elements much powerful compared to processed and cooked foods. Eating raw foods will help our body to maintain functionality and ability to heal from any damage. These elements would also assist the body in the rejuvenation process, boosting the immune system with its natural living and healing qualities. They Are Naturally Healthy Eating raw foods ensures eating healthy foods. Raw foods contain living enzymes, phytochemicals, natural hormones, oxygen, and other essential nutrients and minerals that would help our body achieve or maintain absolute health. It provides energy, maintains balance and protects us from many illnesses. It Has Environmental Benefits To consider raw food diet is to help the environment. Aside from avoiding the physical hazards of food preservatives, artificial food taste enhancers, salts or sugar, and the like, we avoid the risks of endangering our environment by reducing the utilization of chemicals in processing food products. More than that, we will learn how to produce our own organic food which would be very helpful for our environment. Overall Raw food diet is an all-inclusive package that would save us from many things. It helps us boost our stamina and achieve optimum health. It also helps us save money. Eating raw food is both a health and financial insurance that will allow us to sustain in all seasons. Less trash, less expenses, but a healthier lifestyle. So, if you were a health and fitness enthusiast or into jobs would require extra strength, healthy body and a sound mind, you should consider raw food diet. You don't have to do it quickly. If you were not used to it, give your system enough time to adjust. Soon, you will learn to love everything about raw food diet. About the Author: Brandon Peters is an entrepreneur, writer and a travel, gadgets, health, and outdoors enthusiast. He loves sharing his insights, knowledge and experience in different fields. You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Many people struggle constantly with eating disorders. Perhaps the most famous of them are anorexia and bulimia, which get a lot of media coverage thanks to the propensity of teenage girls to have difficulties with them. The reality of eating disorders is that they are a mental health issue that tells people that their bodies don't look the way that they should and so they need to eat nothing or throw up their food in order to achieve the look that they want. For many people, trying to overcome these eating disorders is very difficult and they don't really know how to do it, because facing mental challenges is not something most people have a lot of experience doing. It may seem like suffering from an eating disorder will consume your life and that there is no way for you to fight against it. But the truth is that the disorder is in your mind and you have the power to control it. Happiness and levels of self-esteem are important factors in the fight against eating disorders – once you are happy with the person that you are, that is the time that you will be able to battle back against the conditions and lead a normal life again. In an effort to help you to fight against your eating disorder (or disorders) we have come up with a great list of important steps and tips that you can rely on. Everyone is different and must face their condition in different ways but most people feel troubled by the same issues and therefore you can take this advice on board and really use it to help combat the problems. Once you have gained self-confidence and self-belief you'll be able to fight off your eating disorder for good. The first step in fighting off your eating disorder is admitting that you have a problem. For many people this can be extremely hard as they have preconceived notions about eating disorders holding them back. Remember that eating disorders can affect anyone – regardless of age, sex and any other factor. For many people, they just believe that weight loss is the only way that they'll be able to achieve happiness, and it's important to free yourself from this notion. If you are unhappy about yourself, it's likely that your actually more worried about something else and you're just using weight as a way to take out your frustrations. There is good news – just as you have learned to believe certain things about your body, you can unlearn them as well. But it's also important you to remember that getting rid of your eating disorder is more than about getting rid of the bad eating habits you have been going through. It is more about understand about you, your size and shape and learning about the person that you are underneath. So what are the best things to do when fighting against eating disorders? Well, firstly you have to get ready to ask for help. This might be hard for many people, but facing eating disorders is not something that is easy to do on your own. Whether you are enlisting the help of your family and friends, or going to the doctor for professional help on the issue, the fact remains that you'll need to get help from somewhere it order to combat the conditions properly. It's worth getting in contact with a specialist who'll be able to put you on the right path to recovery. This is the best way forward in order to get over your problems.
At the age of 25, your muscle strength peaks, and so it is very important that you do as much work as possible on your weight fitness in early life, to benefit your long term wellness and wellbeing. The most strong and shapely you are in early life, the stronger you will be for the rest of your life. Research shows that doing strength training can replace lost muscle, however, and around five years' worth of lost muscles can be replaced in just eight weeks if you exercise well. As you get older, it can take you longer to bounce back from a strenuous workout. When you are younger, it is easier, but you can work out effectively at any age by knowing what to eat and drink both before, during and after your exercise routine. About one or two hours before your workout, you should have a high-carb snack. Carbs help you to feel both mentally and physically energised during your exercise. Add a small amount of protein to make the energy last. Something like a bowl of cheerios with milk and a little fruit can be great, or perhaps half a turkey sandwich and a banana. Add a coffee for a bit of turbo charge to your workout. Whilst working out, have a sports drink to keep your body fuelled up. The carbs in a sports drink help to replace the glycogen that is lost in your muscles when you exercise. Sports drinks are even better than water during exercise, some studies have found. Around 30 minutes after your workout, eat a blend of protein and carbs to help your body bounce back to full strength. Your muscles are depleted of glycogen after a long workout, and the right foods can help them to restock and recover, ready for the next time.
If you want to lose weight and boost your fitness, a large part of the battle is not with your body, but with your mind. Your wellness and wellbeing is linked to the way you think in a much stronger way than you may understand. If you really want to get in shape, it's time to change the way that you think about your everyday chores. When you stop thinking about them as daily activities and start thinking about them as ways to burn calories. The truth is, exercise has a powerful effect on your mental health, and not just because of the serotonin (happy hormones) that it releases. Just by thinking you are doing something good for your health, a sort of 'placebo effect' occurs, where your mind is lifted and real physiological effects occur like lower blood pressure and weight loss. The trick is, then, to find a way of training your brain to believe that when you are doing daily activities, you are actually exercising. A recent study backs up this theory. Researchers divided a group into two sections. The first section were given daily household chores to do, but they were not told that these chores were exercise. The second section were given the same chores, but they were told that these chores qualified as exercise. At the end of the four week trial period, the two groups had a medical test. The results showed that the group who believed that they had done exercise for the past four weeks had lower blood pressure and a lower BMI than the group that believed they had done no exercise. This proves that when people think that their daily chores, such as hoovering, dusting and cleaning the floors count as exercise, these chores then actually make them healthier – so change the way you think about your daily routine!
Your hormones get a bad reputation, from making you feel bloated to being blamed for making you crave carbs. But they aren't all bad - there are some that offer significant health benefits and can even help you to lose weight. Here are some ways you can work in conjunction with your hormones to maintain a healthy weight and harness their positive powers.
Ease stress with endorphins
Often referred to as the body's 'feel-good' hormones, these can help you to ease the pain of stress and improve your wellbeing. There are ways that you can encourage the release of endorphins, such as eating spicy foods which activate the nerve endings on your tongue, prompting the release of these hormones. Similarly, you can stimulate the nerves near your nose that signal to your brain to produce endorphins by chewing peppermint gum.
Stay alert with dopamine
Dopamine controls your concentration and long-term memory, so a surge of this hormone can help you to feel more motivated and focused. Studies show that dopamine levels spike when you listen to music, so playing your favourite songs when you're paying bills or doing the housework could help you to power through that little bit quicker. Alternatively, you could get a protein-rich snack such as a handful of nuts or a couple of hard boiled eggs.
Maintain a healthy weight with leptin and grehlin
Leptin is released by the fat cells in the body and lets you know when you've eaten enough. Grehlin, produced in the stomach, sends signals to the brain when you're hungry. One study suggests that eating a carb-filled and protein-rich breakfast, alongside a cookie or a piece of chocolate, helps with this release. Sleeping more can also help to balance these hormones properly, so make sure you make time for sleep. If stress and worry are keeping you up at night, make a list of things that are worrying you to help you sleep.
Balance your mood with progesterone and oxytocin
Oxytocin is the bonding hormone, because it encourages you to feel loved and give you a sense of trust in others. Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and helps to create calm and balance. Studies have shown that singing is a great way of improving your oxytocin levels, so start the day by singing in the shower or humming when you're feeling irritable. You should also hug more - researchers have found that women who hug more have higher levels of oxytocin and lower blood pressure. You should also feel closer to a friend to increase your progesterone levels, so walk arm in arm with a loved one or pet an animal to replicate the feeling. Anything that improves your mood and helps you to feel closer to someone or something could help with the increase of these hormones.
Boost your body confidence with oestrogen and testosterone
Testosterone can help you to feel more assertive and improve your self-confidence, whilst oestrogen can boost a better skin tone by boosting water to the cells to give you a youthful glow. Studies show that testosterone levels increase when you've been exercising so try to opt for burst training, which works by building up to a faster pace for thirty seconds after moderate exercise. Zinc can also help, for both testosterone and oestrogen production. You can use supplements of at least 25mg a day, or try eating more lean beef, yoghurt, pumpkin seeds or dark chocolate. If you're opting for the supplement route, you should check with your GP beforehand to ensure that it is safe.


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As I grow older I reminisce about the days of my youth and the days of my children's youth.
These are fond memories on both parts because what I remember most are the times I spent with my mom and dad when I was young, and the days I spent with my children during their formative years.
These memories are about spending time together and not about material gifts given one way or another.
As I reach the golden years of my life and try to understand what my children will gain from me when I go and live with the Lord, I was awed by what my oldest daughter told me.
"Daddy, what you and momma leave us will not have near the impact of what you have already given us. You gave us your time, your love, and you taught us how to love in return."
These were some of the most precious words I have ever heard. Most parents wonder if they have raised their children in a manner pleasing to God.
Even on the days we spend with our children and it seemed to be a waste of time on our part, it may have been the best of times on their part and a remembrance that will always remain with them.
Many parents of today try to buy the love of their children and most of the time these turn into failed relationships. What children need and desire the most is the time and nurture that only parents can give. In today's world many households have to have two incomes to survive and be part of society. This is what is dictated to us from the world.
The sad part of today's society is that all the extra money we make goes into something meaningless and, in most cases, something we can do without. Children need love, time with parents, and guidance from their mentors.
Always remember that you may be only one person in the world, but to one person, especially to a child, you may be the world.
Give of yourself and your time to your children and train them in the way of the Lord.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the children you blessed me with and continue to guide them. I pray that I can be the father that you want me to be and that others can see Jesus through me. Amen.
(Suggested daily Bible readings: Sunday - Psalm 127:3-5; Monday - Proverbs 22:1-6; Tuesday - Mark 9:36-37; Wednesday - Ephesians 6:1-4; Thursday - 2 Timothy 1:5-7; Friday - 2 John 4-6; Saturday - Proverbs 13:24.)
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The University of Regina Faculty of Arts offers over twenty areas of study in the social sciences and humanities. Together, these programs are referred to as 'the Arts' (or 'the Liberal Arts') and their study will lead you to your Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. While each area of study within the Faculty of Arts has a unique focus and approach, all Arts learning is focused on the study of society, and on human behaviour and experience.
Arts encompasses everything from justice studies to psychology, English to sociology, and so much more. Arts students get to study the things that matter most to people – things like politics, poverty, women's rights, international development, ethics and morality. These are the issues that people care deeply about. And as an Arts student you will be able to spend your time studying a subject that is interesting and meaningful to you, all the while gaining valuable skills that will serve you throughout your personal and professional lifetime.
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