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You may have tried dieting before. Maybe you've even tried several diets over the course of several years, lost the weight, and then had it all come back. Diets can be tricky. There is a multitude of diets that say they will help you shed the pounds. That may be true, but weight loss doesn't equal health especially when so many diets aren't sustainable.
Weight loss isn't the only thing you should be concerned about. Your health could be in serious danger if you only worry about your weight. Instead, look at dieting from a holistic perspective. You can feel great, look great, and improve your health. You don't have to pick just one. So, what diet actually works and provides your body with the nutrients it needs to lose weight, gain muscle, and stay healthy for life?
Here's our list of some of the top fad diets. Some not healthy and some that will help you shed the pounds and keep you healthy long-term:
- The Atkins Diet
- The HCG Diet
- The Paleo Diet
- The Keto Diet
- The Plant-Based Diet
And … how you can develop a weight loss meal plan that is healthy, sustainable, and that really works
The Atkins diet was invented by Dr. Robert Atkins, a cardiologist, in the 1970s. He believed that changing the way you eat rather than restricting your calories was the best method for rapid and sustained weight loss.
This diet is characterized by eating a low-carb or no-carb meal plan accompanied by a high-protein intake.
Atkins is designed to eliminate the spikes and slumps in your blood sugar, stop the process of your body converting carbs to fat, and burn your fat reserves.
Many people who follow this diet have experienced significant weight loss. Sounds great, right? Well, the issue is that while there have been studies that show the short-term effects of this diet, the long-term effects have never been investigated.
There is research on the problems with eating too much animal-based protein and fat though. Diets rich in fats, especially saturated fats found in dairy products and red meat, are linked to a higher risk of acquiring cancer, diabetes, kidney problems, and osteoporosis.
Though you may experience weight loss in the short-term, if you use this diet plan for an extended period of time, the long-term health problems will settle in. The temporary satisfaction of weighing less won't be worth the risk of multiple chronic diseases especially when your weight loss goals are achievable through other means.
The HCG diet is probably the most extreme diet we are going to discuss. The diet is popular for weight loss because it allows you to lose 1–2 pounds per day. The idea behind the diet was conceived by Dr. Albert Simeons, a British endocrin-ologist, during the 1950s. This diet is composed of HCG hormone injections and a startling low-calorie diet of only 500 calories a day.
HCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced by women during their pregnancy. The theory behind the use of HCG is that the hormone is supposed to suppress your hunger, boost your metabolism, and promote fat loss and muscle retention. However, scientific studies have not supported these claims.
The reason behind the dramatic weight loss is seen by many to be because of the restrictive calorie diet. A few studies report that when comparing someone who took an HCG injection to another who took a placebo, the two had equal weight loss.
You essentially put your body into a temporary state of starvation. Soon, your fat and muscle stores will be eaten away. But, after you stop the diet, you are likely to gain the weight back. Studies that looked at the effects of this diet on patients discovered that the patients gained the weight back after a few months. The weight loss is rapid but so is the weight gain because a 500-calorie diet is not sustainable.
The FDA calls HCG products illegal and recommends that consumers steer clear from these products. They even call the diet fraudulent, dangerous, unhealthy, and hazardous. Some people have ended up with serious health concerns after partaking in the diet and have been hospitalized.
Gradual weight loss is always the safest, healthiest, and most sustainable.
The Paleo Diet was popularized by Dr. Loren Cordain by his 2002 book The Paleo Diet. He received his Ph.D. in Health from the University of Utah and developed an interest in the Paleolithic diet after reading Dr. Eaton's paper "Paleolithic Nutrition." The diet is based on how our ancestors ate as hunter-gathers.
Dr. Cordain promotes a whole-foods diet high in protein from grass-fed, cage-free, and wild-caught sources. The diet also recommends a low carbohydrate intake. You are able to eat non-starchy fresh fruits and vegetables, but whole grains aren't permitted.
Dr. Cordain also believes that dairy products, beans, and legumes are inflammatory to your body and suggests that you avoid them. High levels of healthy mono-saturated and Omega-3 fats are also integrated into the diet.
These ideas for how to eat come from the belief that humanity's shift from hunter-gatherers to an agricultural lifestyle causes many of the health problems that you see today.
One of the criticisms of the Paleo diet is that it is impossible to eat exactly like the prehistoric humans did during the Paleolithic era. Our fruits, vegetables, and meats are vastly different from theirs.
Another source of criticism for the Paleo diet is the lifespan of humans during the Paleolithic period. Present day humans' average life expectancy is 70.5 years. In contrast, prehistoric humans lived to be around 33 years of age. Some studies question how healthy the diet is for you for this reason.
Outside of the criticism of the diet's historical accuracy and relevance, the lack of carbohydrates in the diet is also concerning. Carbs are used for energy especially during exercise. Without adequate carbohydrate intake, our body starts feeding on fat and even muscle mass.
So, the long-term effects of this diet might decrease your muscle mass rather than increase it like you might typically think when eating a high-protein diet. Many experts believe that we consume 50% more protein than we need when eating a standard American diet. The Paleo diet increases your protein intake even more. So, you might be eating twice the amount of protein needed.
High levels of meat intake are also linked to several cancers. Dr. Cordain believes that 55% of Paleolithic diets were from meat consumption. So, these astronomically high amounts of meat in your diet would increase your risk of developing cancer.
The Ketogenic diet has become more popular in recent years. You've probably heard of it and may even have a friend who told you about his or her amazing results from the diet. The term ketogenic diet was actually first coined in 1921 by Dr. Russel Wilder. He prescribed the diet to patients suffering from epilepsy and seizures. Fasting was previously the best way to help seizures.
but the keto diet offered a way for patients to still receive adequate nutrition while still lowering their seizure rate.
Today, this diet is primarily used for weight loss, but some users also experience additional benefits from the diet. It is another low-carb and high-protein diet similar to Atkins or Paleo. Except, this diet has a much higher fat consumption requirement. You replace what would normally be your carb intake from a standard diet with fat.
The decrease in carbs puts your body in a metabolic state called ketosis where your body begins to burn fat for energy rather than carbs. When your body no longer has sugar, it begins to convert fat in the liver into ketones. Your brain then uses these ketones for energy as well.
When your body transforms into this state, it is called ketosis. By being in ketosis, your body becomes a fat burning machine. Many people experience the result of weight loss from the diet and continue to maintain lean figures.
The weight loss comes without having to restrict your calories, and you won't become lethargic. You remain energetic because your body will use fat stores for energy.
For this diet to work, you will need to avoid gluten, processed sugar, and junk foods. In contrast to other diets for weight loss that recommend lean meats, this diet requires you to eat fatty meats. Other sources of fat for this diet include eggs, cheese, avocados, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, olive oil, butter, ghee, and nuts.
For optimal results when following this diet, you should allocate 80% of your calories for fat, 15% for protein, and 5% for carbs.
People who try the keto diet experience benefits such as:
- Appetite reduction
- Increased weight loss from other diets
- A higher amount of fat loss that comes directly from their abdominal cavity
- Lowered triglycerides in the bloodstream
- Improvement in blood sugar and insulin levels for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
However, there can be side effects to ketosis. Critics of the keto diet believe that the diet only works for the short term and can become unhealthy. If not done properly, the body will enter into ketoacidosis from the buildup of ketones.
The diet is also not always the best for those who participate in aerobic exercises such as running and cycling. In a study from April of this year, athletes who ate a high carb diet performed better than those who ate a keto diet. So, if your goal is to improve your athletic performance, then this diet might not be right for you.
Also, the primary issue with this diet, like other high-protein diets, is the excess protein and saturated fat that comes from the idea of consuming the majority of your calories from these sources. When the diet is done incorrectly, the liver will transform excess proteins into sugar or glucose to use as fuel. This process is called gluconeogenesis. The keto diet's main principle is to rid your body of sugar so that your body will run off of fat instead of sugar from carbs. So, the effect of gluconeogenesis can be counterintuitive.
Protein sources from meat also contain cholesterol, and saturated fats from dairy and eggs can also increase the risk of heart disease. When you avoid animal products, you can lower your risk of prostate, breast, and colon cancers.
If you combine this diet with a plant-based diet, you can combat some of the ill effects and still lose weight.
In 1944, Donald Watson coined the term vegan. However, vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based diets have been around for thousands of years. Many ancient Greek philosophers partook in the diet and believed that abstaining from animal flesh helped them live healthier and more peaceful lives. People committed to a plant-based diet often do not eat animal products including meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.
The plant-based diet is often practiced by vegans and vegetarians for a variety of reasons.
Large amounts of people eat the diet for an ethical reason. The diet doesn't contribute to animal cruelty and can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
Outside of these ethical reasons for the diet, some eat a plant-based diet because of the variety of health benefits such as:
- Long-term sustained weight loss
- Clearer skin
- Lowered blood sugar levels
- Dramatically lower risks of heart disease and even reversal of heart disease
- Prevention of certain cancers
This year at the American Society for Nutrition's annual conference, Nutrition 2018, the association confirmed the immense health benefits with eating a plant-based diet. According to their new research, the society believes the plant-based diet is one of the healthiest while promoting weight loss.
At the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, they observed 30,000 people and found that eating quality plant-based foods is more important than eating quality animal products. The plant-based foods are more essential for peak health.
The American Diabetes Association even supports the plant-based diet to prevent and manage diabetes. Though the association once believed that carbs would raise blood sugars, after new research, the ADA believes that carb and calorie restrictions are pointless for the health of diabetes patients.
Medical News Today reports that the diet has little to no health risks. The diet will require some planning initially until you adjust to eating a plant-based diet, but it is entirely possible to acquire all the nutrients your body needs. In fact, when Medical News Today interviewed Megan Ware, a registered nutritionist from Orlando, she said, "A vegan diet contains far more nutrients than the average American diet."
The diet is rich in nutrients, vitamins, and fiber when you eat whole-foods. In order to experience weight loss from the diet, you cannot continue to eat processed foods. Just because that box of crackers is free from animal products doesn't make it nutritious.
For more information on the benefits of going vegan, check out our article on how a plant-based diet benefits you, the environment, and prevents animal cruelty.
Achieving ketosis is still possible through a plant-based diet without eating meat, dairy, and eggs. The way to be successful with keto is to adopt a lifestyle that, according to science, prevents the risk of chronic disease – including cancer. By combining the ketogenic diet with the plant-based diet, you get all the amazing health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet with the accelerated weight loss effects of ketosis.
Before you can understand how to properly combine these diets for maximum efficacy, let's first briefly touch on how this diet combination can be beneficial for those with diabetes.
Dr. Carrie Diulus, a U.S. board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, adopted a vegan keto diet to manage her type 1 diabetes. In this video below, she explains her strategy for using a vegan keto diet for diabetes, and how to safely and effectively apply the diet to your own life.
She believes that studies have shown that people respond in different ways to carbohydrates. The brain doesn't require glucose to function properly. Ketones work just as effectively.
She originally tried a high protein diet as a paleo pescatarian before transitioning to a vegan keto diet. The high protein diet did work well in lowering her blood sugar levels. But after she battled with a virus which left her with gastroparesis, she found animal products to be difficult to digest.
After transitioning to a plant-based keto diet, Dr. Carrie Diulus explains that she completely manages her type 1 diabetes and feels fantastic without animal products.
The vegan ketogenic diet is also excellent for weight loss. You can develop a strict meal plan for yourself that consists of the standard ratios of 80% fat, 15% protein, and 5% carbs if you want to kick-start weight loss or manage diabetes.
Intermittent fasting is also an excellent way to fulfill your weight loss goals. This practice for planning the timing of your meals maximizes your metabolism's potential. Here's an article to find out the benefits of fasting, how to do it, and the best method for rapid weight loss.
But, you may find that by adding a few more delicious, healthy carbs into your daily meals you can still stay fit and even build more muscle. If you want to know the easiest way to build muscle while staying plant-based, Sunwarrior guides you through the steps.
You may be new to the plant-based diet, so we have provided a few short lists of plant-based fats and proteins.
Here are some great sources of plant-based fats:
- Avocados
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Chia seeds
- Raw Cacao
- Nut Butters
- Vegan Butters and Yogurts
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seitan
- Dairy-free yogurt
- Chia seeds
For ideas on how to make delicious and wholesome fat-burning meals from these ingredients, check our recipes. You'll love how your weight loss tastes, and this diet is effective for your entire life.
The majority of diets only work short-term because they can't be sustained or provide the energy and satiety your body needs. The plant-based diet is backed by science to show that it is the best diet for your optimal health.


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Shelley Giffin, professional organiser and property stylist from InHome Styling, has helped many homeowners get their house in order over the years. As property styling ramps up in Australia, she decided that blending organising and property styling together would be of great benefit to those wanting to put their home up for sale.
For people who have been living in their home for many years, chances are they have gathered a lifetime of memories. Things belonging to children who may have moved out years ago, things belonging to parents and grandparents, holiday memorabilia, the list goes on. Shelley says this stuff goes wherever there is space to store it. "Open up any cupboard or drawer and I bet you will find things we haven't used in years." she said. "Having more storage isn't always a blessing; it's an excuse to hold onto items that have served their purpose and are past their use-by date. If you are serious and ready to live in a richer and more simplified way, you don't want to be taking this with you into the next phase of your life."
Shelley has three tips for downsizing and reducing clutter. Once you have made the decision to downsize, immediately start the decluttering and depersonalising process. Work on one room at a time as this will help you see changes taking place, motivating you to keep going. As you go through each room, take a cleaning cloth and wipe out cupboards and closets. Secondly, the kitchen is the hub of the home – it is one of the most influential rooms when it comes to purchasing a home. The best investment of your time is to clean until it sparkles. Shelley's final tip is furniture placement – does it flow peacefully from room to room? Remove any excess furniture that prevents a buyer from moving through your home with comfort and ease. Give each room a purpose – if you have been using your spare room as a dumping ground, then showcase as it was intended, a bedroom.
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processing, contracted 6.6% in June from the same month in 2008, according to
official data released Wednesday.
The National Statistics Department, known as DANE, said production of steel
industries fell 37.5% in June, while production of vehicles contracted 31.1%.
Vehicle production declined after Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez granted
permits for Colombian car producers to sell 5,000 public transport vehicles and
5,000 heavy cargo trucks earlier this year.
Venezuela's 2009 import quota for Colombian vehicles is substantially lower
than the 22,500 quota granted in 2008 and the 45,000 quota in 2007.
Recently, Chavez ordered a halt to imports of 10,000 vehicles from Colombia as
tensions between the two countries flared.
"Colombian assemblies have sharply reduced their car production and have cut
hundreds of jobs because Venezuela hasn't bought a single car so far this year,"
said Carlos Ramos, an analyst at local brokerage Interbolsa.
The industrial output drop was stronger than the 4.98% decline expected by
Tensions between Colombia and Venezuela worsened when Colombia announced a
deal on July 15 to allow U.S. forces to coordinate anti-drug operations from
seven of its military bases.
The agreement irked Chavez, who suggested that U.S. forces would use the
Colombian bases not to combat drug trafficking but to target the neighboring
Employment in the industrial sector fell 7% in June from the same month in
Industrial production in the first half of the year contracted 8.4%, dragged
down by the decline in vehicle output, which contracted 44%.
In the 12-month period through June, industrial production shrank 7.6%. (Dow Jones)


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Immersed in Christ
Immersed in Christ: May 12, 2020
Tuesday, Week Five of Easter
The Responsorial (Psalm 145) reminds us what we are by Baptism and what we are called and consecrated to do: "Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your kingdom."
Acts 14: 19-28 shows us the pattern of early evangelization: 1. Inspired by the Holy Spirit "while they were worshiping the Lord and fasting," the whole Christian community "laid their hands on Paul and Barnabas and sent them off." 2. Those sent preached and made converts. 3. In each of the churches before they left they "appointed presbyters (elders") for them, and, with prayer and fasting, entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith." This was to assure the continuance of the new communities. 4. On their return, those sent "called the church together and gave an account of what God had done with them."
The word "elders" is the correct word for those we call priests. Grammatically, the word "priest" comes from presbyteros (elder) in Greek, which became prêtre in French and Priester in German. But through mistaken usage, the meaning actually changed to what the Latin sacerdos designates: a "sacred" person (sacer) ordained to perform sacred acts. Compare this to the Greek hieros, meaning "priest" or "keeper of the sacred," from which "hierarchy" comes.
The bishops at the second Vatican Council (1962-1965) attempted to restore the authentic terminology. They tried to reserve the word "priest" (in Latin sacerdos) for Jesus alone and for all who became "priests in the Priest" by "becoming Christ" at Baptism. For ordained clergy they used the word presbyter. But the translators defeated their purpose by carelessly translating both words as "priest" in English. 1
As a result, most Catholics have no understanding of their baptismal anointing as "priests." When we say during the Presentation of Gifts, to the "elder" presiding at Mass, "May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands…" we are not thinking of ourselves as priests offering the sacrifice equally with the presider. We think of him as the priest, of him as offering the sacrifice, and of ourselves as the community he is doing it for more than with. Progress has been made in correcting this error, but not yet enough.
In John 14: 27-31, Jesus showed us the way to peace is surrender: "My peace I give to you…. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid… I love the Father… and I am doing exactly what the Father told me," We send ourselves up under the form of bread to be placed on the altar in an act of surrendering our bodies, minds, hearts and lives to be joined to Christ and offered with him. We abandon ourselves to the Father's will, both in life and in death. There is no greater security, no greater peace. "Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your kingdom."
Initiative: Find yourself by losing yourself in the Presentation of Gifts.
1 See Hebrews, chapters 7-10, and Patrick Dunne, now Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand: Priesthood: A Re-examination of the Roman Catholic Theology of the Presbyterate, Alba House, 1990, p. 110. View Today's Readings Here


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There are many opportunities for us to examine and learn from leadership styles management, organizational structures, operational procedures, and effective leadership skills.
With that in mind, let's examine just how the Nottingham Merger came about.
Although this data is dated, it shows us how two different approaches can be merged into one successful organization. The primary agents in this analysis are two CEOs, Prince Jon and Robin Hood.
1. Inflexible and Slow Leadership Styles
Let's look at Prince John first.
We're not really interested in the suspected means by which Prince John became CEO, but rather we'll examine a particular moment in time when he is already Prince in England.
These two individuals, Prince John and Robin Hood, bring their leadership styles into contact and conflict in an area of Nottingham near Yorkshire, England.
Prince John's organization is made up of two groups: those in power and those who are sharecroppers and villagers. His business is that of taxing the sharecroppers and villagers far beyond their means in order to build up his treasury.
The organization itself takes a bureaucratic, hierarchical construction. It is inflexible and slows to respond to any changing or volatile environment.
2. Ego and Wealth
Prince John is mostly concerned about how those that will have power in his organization view him and, in turn, get their necessary authority from him.
So he elects to use a power and control method of leadership. He is not concerned about anything but accomplishing the necessary tasks that will bring him personal success. To that end, Prince John begins to build an in-group of like-minded individuals that will work tirelessly to build his ego and wealth.
He creates this group of individuals to manage the rest of his organization through fear and intimidation. This group is headed by the sheriff of Nottingham.
The sheriff, who derives all of his authority and power directly from Prince John, is willing to use power and control ruthlessly to accomplish the goals Prince John has laid out for him.
3. Environment of Fear
As conflict arises within the organization stirred by Robin Hood and his merry men, Prince John uses heavy-handed methods by taxing his constituents more and more, creating an environment of fear.
As Robin and his men take more money meant for Prince John from tax collectors as well as the rich, Prince John puts more pressure on his organization to produce even more revenue or face severe consequences.
The inflexibility and bureaucratic structure are difficult to manipulate in this fast-changing and newly competitive environment.
By legislating how things are to be completed, Prince John can maintain a stable organization, but one who created nothing new nor can adapt rapidly to competitive change.
4. Flexible and Creative
Robin Hood takes a very different approach, one that is entrepreneurial. Robin's organization is much more flexible and creative. He sees Prince John's organization as highly structured and unable to react quickly.
Robin wants his organization to be able to make decisions that may impact his whole organization on a local basis without fear of repercussions. He believes his organization continually outmaneuvers the Sheriff of Nottingham in almost all situations.
His goal is to create instability in the competitive environment forcing Prince John's organization to adapt rather than gain any permanent profitable means for market consolidation.
Robin knows that if he can delay Prince John from consolidating until Richard the Lion-Hearted, the true King, returns, Richard will put an end to the Power and Control methods of operation, opening the way for a possible merger between the two organizations.
5. Power Sharing
As Robin builds his team, he looks for individuals willing to share power not only with Robin but also with those who will work for them. Robin wants people who are creative, willing to listen, willing to accept others' ideas, and finally, people who will work hard.
Because Robin's organization is a flat organizational model, he needs people who can work autonomously as well as in a team environment. The work will initially be hard, with the pay set fairly low since this is a start-up with a small budget.
Robin needs individuals that can wait for their rewards until the organization builds a successful model or merges with a larger, more successful group.
Little John is the atypical individual Robin would like to build his organization around. Little John is a hard worker who is willing to put in the work for rewards down the road.
He has often been overlooked because of his size and rather homely stature. Although slow to speak, Little John is intelligent.
Robin wants someone like Little John, who will take measured steps rather than overreact. Little John's example to others is a willingness to work hard, willing to share power, to take measured risks, and be willing to make hard decisions quickly when necessary.
6. Flat Organizational Structure
Through indirect contact and conflict with Prince John's bureaucratic organization, Robin Hood's flat organizational structure allows the merry men to consistently outperform the Sheriff of Nottingham's men.
The ability to make quick decisions on the spot, as opposed to the slow bureaucratic process Prince John's organization requires, allows for rapid responses to any unknown or uncertain circumstances.
Because Prince John has to be made aware of any important information before any decisive action can be taken, Robin Hood and his merry men are usually quickly successful and already moving on to the next encounter before the sheriff and his men even respond to the first incident.
7. Quick and Effective Evaluation
When Richard the Lion returned, he quickly and effectively evaluated both organizations.
He found Prince John's organization stagnant. It lacked creativity and could not compete in an environment of change. Creativity was stifled because individuals within Prince John's organization were afraid to attempt anything untried or unapproved for fear of reprisal.
On the other hand, Richard found Robin's organization of merry men healthy, creative, and flexible.
He could see that the merry men could adapt to an ever-changing environment quickly because authority was spread widely throughout the organization.
Obviously, Robin's men felt free to express their ideas for solutions which led to a great increase in speed and productivity in Prince John's organization.
8. Entrepreneurial Organization
At this point, it is clear see why King Richard, as Chairman, took the following steps after a thorough analysis of both organizations:
- He quickly transferred Prince John, relieving him of all of his authority.
- He disbanded the Sheriff of Nottingham's men.
- Removed the in-group and flattened the organizational structure.
After a short negotiation, Robin Hood's organization was merged with King Richard's flatter, more entrepreneurial organization. This allowed for greater flexibility and a flatter organizational structure within the new organization.
The Takeaway
Robin and his merry men were given new authority to redesign the overall group into a leaner, more competitive organization.
King Richard appointed Robin Hood as CEO. He, in turn, put his merry men in key positions throughout the organization to seamlessly implement the transition to an entrepreneurial operation. Little John was made Sheriff of Nottingham.
Little John's primary job was to pull together a team that would manage quality control within the newly merged organization.
That's my contemporary story of how Robin Hood and his merry men put together one of the first mergers in the corporate world. And this is one of the few types of mergers that still truly work in the real world.
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Shraddha Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra turn detectives for Sony TV's CID
The cast of Ek Villain, Shraddha Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra will be seen testing their detective skills on Sony TV's popular crime show CID where they will be seen helping the team solve the case of an abducted child. This episode will be aired on Friday, June 27.
The upcoming episode will see Siddharth and Shraddha crossing paths with some goons on their way to promote their film. While travelling through a jungle, the actors will come across some bunch of men harassing some kids. Sensing the lurking danger, Shraddha will immediately call up the CID. In the meanwhile, Siddharth will be seen trying his best to save the kids by fighting with the goons but fails to rescue them. The CID team will be left surprised when both describe the abducted kid, as it matches the description of a child who had gone missing a few days ago.
Will the CID team be able to find the missing child before it's too late?
Watch EK Villain cast Shraddha Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra on CID this Friday, June 27 at 10 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television


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Employers may have deal to with situations concerning employees who are incapacitated due to a medical illness or disability thus preventing them from carrying out their job functions. If the employee's medical condition is severe enough with little prospects of recovery, the employer may feel like they have no choice but to terminate the employee on medical grounds. The process in which this is done is commonly known as a "medical board out".
While the law recognises that employers cannot be expected to go unreasonable lengths to accommodate an employee who is unable to carry out their job, it does not mean that employers can simply axe employees on a whim as there are requirements and standards to meet before medically boarding out any employee. The primary question to be asked when faced with a medically ill or disabled employee is usually: "whether, in all the circumstances, can the employer be expected to wait any longer and if so for how much longer?"
In Malaysia, employers can only terminate an employee when the illness or disability suffered has severely crippled their ability to perform their designated tasks and recovery is unlikely. An employer must take into account several factors before contemplating termination on medical grounds. Such factors to be considered include (but are not necessarily limited to):
- The nature of the employee's illness;
- The likely length of the employee's absence during the recovery period;
- The nature and functions of the employee's job;
- The likelihood of the illness/disability recurring or some other illness arising;
- The length of various absences and the spaces of good health between them;
- The need of the employer to employ another employee to get the work done;
- The impact of absences by the ill employee on other employees;
- Whether the employee is able to be re-designated, or perform other functions, performance of which would not be impeded by the illness;
- Whether the employee has been appraised of the difficult situation which the company is faced with in respect of his medical condition.
An employer must therefore ensure that it has thoroughly contemplated the circumstances surrounding the illness or disability. The employer must show that based on the information gathered, a dismissal on medical grounds would be just.
An example can be seen in the Malaysian case of MHS Aviation Sdn Bhd v Zainol Akmar Mohd Noor [2001] 2 MELR 133 whereby the company had dismissed its employee after he was diagnosed with acute inferior and posterior myocardial infarction. The Court however held that the termination was unfair as the company had not made any enquiries on the illness suffered by the employee and merely issued the termination notice based on the assumption that the illness was permanent in nature.
Aside from the statutory sick leave and hospitalisation leave available to employees covered by the Malaysian Employment Act, Malaysian law does not set minimum requirements for a medical board out procedure. For example, there is no legal requirement for a company to put the employee on no-pay sick leave (or half-pay sick leave) for a few months prior to termination on medical grounds. The medical board out procedure would therefore be subject to contract ie what is stated in the employment contract, or in the company's policies and procedures. A formal medical board out procedure, if adopted and followed consistently, could assist an employer in demonstrating that the termination was not capricious.
There are competing interests between having a productive and efficient workforce, and having compassion for employees who are, through no fault of their own, disabled or incapacitated from performing their duties. Employers should approach the issue of dismissing ill employees with sympathy and understanding, and consult employees on the extent of their medical illness before putting down the dismissal card.
About the author: Amirul Izzat Hasri is an associate in the dispute resolution practice group at Donovan & Ho. He has experience in a diverse area of practice, including general civil and corporate litigation, judicial reviews, land related matters, defamation, debt recovery, and shareholder and boardroom disputes. He has also appeared in Industrial Court proceedings, having represented both employers and employees in unfair dismissal claims.


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DoH Designates Sheikh Khalifa Medical City As Centre Of Excellence For Paediatric Cardiac Surgery |
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) announced Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Paediatric Cardiac Surgery (PCS). SKMC will provide babies and children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) and related complications with comprehensive medical care, not only within the local community but also across the region and globally. SKMC's team of specialists will work around the clock to deliver high-quality healthcare services to patients. SKMC was awarded the CoE plaque at the ceremony held at DoH's headquarters and attended by Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of DoH; Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, and Rashed Al Qubaisi, Chief Corporate Officer at PureHealth, alongside Saeed Jaber Al Kuwait, Group Chief Executive Officer at SEHA; Bader Bader Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer at SKMC, and Dr. Muna Al Hammadi, SKMC's Acting Chief Medical Officer. As a CoE for Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, SKMC is the Emirate's leading centre in managing paediatric surgery, allowing patients access to a wide range of treatments and excellent cardiac healthcare services. SKMC's appointment as a CoE cements its position as a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, based on its patient-centred approach to healthcare focusing on evidence-based care, provision of coordinated care by a team of experts from various disciplines, integration of acute care and prevention, cooperation with other healthcare facilities, and community resources aiming to make healthcare accessible to everyone. Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH, said, "Designating Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Cardiac Surgery highlights DoH's unwavering commitment to the continuous enhancement of patient access to world-class healthcare services. Centres of Excellence play a pivotal role in fortifying and enhancing competitiveness within the healthcare ecosystem, enabling healthcare facilities to elevate their standards and enhance patient outcomes, which comes in line with our efforts to further cement Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global healthcare destination." Dr. Aysha Al Khoori, Executive Director Healthcare Facilities Sector at DoH, said, "At the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), we are committed to adopting excellence in healthcare services within the Emirate, while continuously enhancing the delivery of comprehensive and timely healthcare services to all members of the community. Through the Centres of Excellence (CoE), we aim to achieve this, in addition to providing medical services and procedures of exceptional quality in specific clinical fields. These Centres direct their efforts to share their experiences and best practices with healthcare facilities to ensure the highest standards of excellence for patients, supporting research efforts and enhancing and advancing national competencies, thus contributing to improving the healthcare sector and ensuring its excellence." Rashed Al Qubaisi, Chief Corporate Officer of PureHealth said, "This recognition underscores the unwavering commitment of PureHealth and its subsidiaries, to deliver world-class healthcare services. We believe that the expertise and dedication of SKMC's team of specialists will make a significant difference in providing comprehensive medical care for children with congenital heart diseases not just locally but across the entire region and beyond. This achievement is a testament to our ongoing pursuit of excellence and our overarching mission to enhance health and well-being for all communities. As we celebrate this accomplishment, we remain dedicated to maintaining our track record of success and continuously striving for further milestones." Bader Bader Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Office at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City said, "We are proud to be designated as a Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, in line with our commitment to delivering excellence in this rare specialty. We are confident that our distinguished medical team will continue to perform these delicate heart surgeries with the highest level of care, provided with exceptional expertise and multidisciplinary resources. Our efforts are centred on delivering comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatments when managing and treating children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to achieve the best patient outcomes possible." CoEs are healthcare facilities that are designated by DoH to provide specialised programmes in particular medical areas, in line with best practices and highest quality standards. CoEs stand out with their world-class infrastructure, highly skilled and internationally accredited workforce, multidisciplinary resources, cutting-edge technologies and latest healthcare innovations, and clinical and scientific research while delivering best-in-class healthcare to patients in the Emirate and beyond. |


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The topic came up in another thread about conserving potable water while dry camping. I thought I'd start another thread dedicated to this topic. We have been camping for three years, but basically have no experience with dry camping or having to conserve water. The concept of setting up on BLM land for a few days to a couple weeks is intriguing.
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Summer 2021
What the judge expects
Normal format of the class. The way you show your horse will depend very much on its breed. Each having different requirements. Horses enter the ring:
• Shires enter and walk round anticlockwise with handler on the inside.
• Suffolks enter anticlockwise with handler on the outside.
• Clydesdales enter clockwise with handler on the outside.
• Percheron enter clockwise with the handler on the inside.
If it is a mixed breed class the Judge or Steward may ask you to enter either way. Walking round, get your horse to look alert and straight. Head held high. The Judge will be having an initial look at your horse, its way of moving, its temperament, its turnout (and your turnout) and its conformation.
Heavy Horse Camp 2021
On the afternoon of Thursday 27th May, hoardes of heavy horses and their owners descended upon Arena UK, Grantham for the 2021 Heavy Horse Camp. The Camp was run by the Shire Horses Society and was open to all breeds of heavy Horses with the aim of increasing people's knowledge and experience of our majestic heavy horse breeds. The camp as held over 3 days with the last day being a show to put all the knowledge gained over the camp into practice. With 47 campers and their horses onsite, it was a heavy horse paradise!


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My husband and I visited my mom's house over the weekend. I'm ready to sell, but my sister isn't. I don't know why. Luckily, we know several of the neighbors, and I believe they keep an eye on the place. There is a lot to do in that house before it could go on the market.
I'm also in the process of trying to set up genetic counseling and testing for myself. It's hard to keep a positive attitude, but I'm trying!
A few days ago, my email and Netflix accounts got hacked by someone in Columbia. They managed to change my email, password, phone number, preferred language, and location. Glad I caught it before more important accounts were hacked. I've been changing passwords like crazy! I wonder why my security software didn't catch it?
New topic: Did you see the video of the ten foot alligator crossing a busy road in Venice, Florida on April 7? Here is the link to it. Pretty incredible!
Moving right along... Do you experience this same problem? I do!
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The new year is already here. Do you have a dream you want to accomplish, but you keep getting in your own way? You know what to do, but you can't seem to do it? Here's what you need to do to accomplish your dreams.
Make the Time
The most used excuse of why someone hasn't achieved their dreams yet is because they don't have time to work on them. They come home from work tired, so they watch a little TV, eat dinner, scroll social, and all of a sudden, the day is gone. But there's no such thing as "no time."
There's a reason why successful people wake up early in the morning: they're making time in their day to do what they want to do. And most of the time, they're doing something they don't even want to do—but they do it anyway because it gets them another step closer to their dreams. Waking up and getting things done before you clock in for work can empower and help you accomplish your goals.
Be Consistent
It's not about who's the most naturally talented and who's taller, more intelligent, or better-looking. It's about who works the hardest. Consistency always wins.
If your goal is to write a book, figure out the steps to take and be consistent in your work each day. The saying, "practice makes perfect," doesn't mean "practice once, and you're a pro." It takes consistency, sweat, and hard work to get to where you want to be.
Change Your Mindset
Everyone has a lazy mindset sometimes, but it shouldn't get in the way of reaching your dreams. Get out of your own way—you've got a job to do!
Picture this: you go to sleep at night thinking, "I'm going to wake up early, exercise, eat a healthy meal, and meditate!" The alarm goes off in the morning, and suddenly the excuses start pouring through: "I'm tired. I can't work out today because I don't know when the gym opens. I have a hard project at work today."
Your mind will do everything it can to stop you from doing things you don't want to do, like getting out of bed, memorizing that monologue for the audition, or studying for a test. But if you want something, you have to change your mindset, focus, and work hard.
Have a Vision
People who don't have a vision of what they want to accomplish drift through life because they're not working toward anything specific.
If you're having trouble visualizing your dream, try using the power of the amethyst gemstone. Crystals can help us come to a peaceful state, and in that relaxed state, you might find the vision you need to achieve your dreams.
As Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "All I know is that the first step is to create a vision, because when you see the vision—the beautiful vision—that creates the want power."
Understanding what you need to do to accomplish your dreams is a massive part of your journey because you realize the changes you need to make and can take the necessary steps. Now, let's get to work.


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Arsenal face CSKA Moscow in Europa League
Arsenal will play Russian club CSKA Moscow in the quarterfinals as they look to win the Europa League for the first time and seal a place in next season's Champions League, ESPN reports.
Atletico Madrid, twice winners, face Sporting Lisbon while Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, in the competition for the first time, take on Marseille.
Lazio, meanwhile, face Austrian side RB Salzburg.
The first legs of the quarterfinal matches will be played on April 5, with the return legs being played on April 12.
The Europa League final takes place in Lyon on May 16.


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There are two substances that are critical for improving the appearance of skin: vitamins and moisture. For this reason, plenty of cosmetic serums and beauty products will often contain either Vitamin C or hyaluronic acid. As the key ingredient in many skin rejuvenation therapies, these two compounds are some of the most effective skin rejuvenation therapies the market can offer.
What's the difference between using vitamin C or hyaluronic acid products? Vitamin C serums stimulate collagen production and works as an effective antioxidant, while hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin. They work well together and can be combined with other skin rejuvenation methods like microneedling for better results.
Differences, Similarities, And Benefits
Hyaluronic acid (or HA) and vitamin C are well known for their efficacy in managing the signs of aging. As people grow older, the production of essential compounds in the skin that give it its appearance and volume breaks down. The body slows down production of protein like collagen and the skin gets more sensitive to free radicals – oxygen-containing molecules which end up damaging skin cells.
Even without taking aging into account, the skin goes through a lot of wear and tear because of daily activities. Dry skin, sun damage, active injuries, and micro-traumas are all everyday occurrences that the skin experiences. These contribute to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin blemishes that get worse as people age.
Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C can help treat these signs of aging, but they do so in different ways. Here's a table summarizing their differences and similarities.
Vitamin C | Hyaluronic Acid |
An antioxidant that helps protect skin against the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun | Acts as an effective way for skin cells to keep water and moisture, keeping it supple |
Naturally found in the body and in most people's diets | Naturally found and produced by the body, especially on the skin and inside connective tissue |
Safe for most skin types, minor side effects reported with regular use | Virtually safe for all skin types – any side effects from its use is attributed to contamination |
Promotes collagen production, prevents skin sagging, boosts cell recovers, and eliminates free radicals | Enhances skin elasticity, makes it more firm and adds volume, protects tissue from oxygen free radicals |
Usually requires no prescription to use | Mostly over-the-counter product and requires no prescription |
Comes in serum form, though supplements, creams, and some make-up products also use it as an ingredient | Comes in moisturizer, oral medication, injectable, and serum form; also a primary ingredient in many make-up products |
One important caveat to keep in mind when recommending these products to patients is that they cannot reverse or totally address the signs of aging. Because of the continued breakdown of the body's functions as it gets older, the skin is one of the most visible and hardest to treat areas in appearance. Even copious amounts of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid will become ineffective in time.
What dermatologists can do is to outline the benefits of taking these products early, since they improve the likelihood of the skin becoming more resilient to the signs of aging. As a method of treatment, HA and vitamin C are effective ways to manage the signs of aging. As preventive measures, these two products are an excellent combination that can keep the skin healthy for a long time.
When To Consider Using Vitamin C
Vitamin C (and the assorted derivatives found in most skincare products) specializes in preventing and repairing active damage to the skin. Most people get adequate enough amounts of vitamin C via the food they eat, but for a cosmetic treatment, the best sources are topical creams and serums.
The primary role of vitamin C in skincare is to help the body resist the effects of sun damage, especially the ones caused by free radicals. As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C protects skin cells from being damaged by these free molecules, reducing the amount of sun damage and making the person less prone to conditions like skin cancer.
If a patient is looking for a boost to their skin regrowth and rejuvenation routines, vitamin C is excellent because of its ability to speed up cell turnover. Any side effects are minimal and are usually limited towards redness, itching, irritation, soreness, or swelling, but these effects should dissipate in 24 hours.
One particular benefit patients will enjoy from using vitamin C is the vastly increased collagen production. This prevents the skin from becoming too thin and sagging, as it restores volume with consistent application. Combined with other methods to boost collagen production like microneedling, vitamin C is an effective beauty treatment that can be seamlessly integrated with any skin care regimen.
When To Consider Using Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid (or hyaluronan) is a natural humectant, as it absorbs up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It's primarily used as a cushion for bones, joints, cartilages, and other soft material in the body. However, the largest deposits of HA are found in the skin, as it's essential for preventing it from drying out.
HA's primary role in skincare is a moisturizer. Without sufficient hydration, skin is more likely to break down and develop conditions like acne or scarring. Hyaluronic acid helps manage these conditions by keeping the skin well-hydrated, allowing it to withstand the daily strains placed on it and recover during the night.
If a patient is looking to improve their skin's appearance, make it more supple, and add more volume, hyaluronic acid is one of the best products to use. Unlike most beauty products, its biocompatibility with the human body makes it ideal for application on anyone, regardless of skin type or age.
Most formulas that contain HA usually include other compounds that can help moisturize the skin. As a supplementary ingredient, hyaluronic acid helps the active ingredients settle in the skin once applied. It can also help address the usual drawbacks with using some cosmetic products like retinol and other exfoliating acids.
Hyaluronic acid also works as an effective antioxidant, targeting oxygen-rich free radicals and protecting skin cells from further damage. It's an excellent way to manage heat and sun damage to the skin, as it can help reintroduce lost water content as a topical application.
How These Two Complement Each Other
The primary reason most experts and dermatologists recommend mixing vitamin C and hyaluronic acid is that their methods of action work well with one another. While they may both manage the signs of skin aging, they're effective when combined because they don't overwork the skin.
One drawback to using products like vitamin C or retinoids is that they can be harsh on the skin if applied with a high concentration. Vitamin C causes acne breakouts if applied to certain skin types, and can trigger chronic dry skin if used improperly. HA acid creates a moisture barrier that gives the skin ample room and time to recover from the changes of vitamin C.
Hyaluronic acid also complements the antioxidants found in vitamin C, allowing it to boost its protective qualities against UV rays. Ultraviolet radiation is thought to be one of the primary causes of free radicals, since prolonged sun exposure breaks down skin cells and makes them more likely to develop conditions like sunburn.
Most studies also support the effectiveness of vitamin C with the effects of hyaluronic acid. Combined, both ingredients can help reduce wrinkles, improve the appearance of acne scars, and overall rejuvenate skin elasticity and firmness.
Something to keep in mind when recommending these products is that while they can boost each other's efficacy, this still doesn't account for differences in skin type between patient to patient. It's best for dermatologists to conduct a full diagnosis of their patients before recommending the use of vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serums, to avoid any unpleasant side effects.
Another Alternative: PEP Factor Serum
Patients and dermatologists looking for an alternative or complementary skincare product to vitamin C and HA can consider using PEP factor. This proprietary mixture of peptides and proteins is a fast-rising and innovative product that shows promising signs of helping improve skin.
In particular, PEP factor serums may boost the collagen production of the skin, which can help it regrow under dead skin cells and lost hair. Combined with the cell-boosting properties of hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, PEP factor products have the potential to catalyze the already promising changes into something way better.
Dermatologists should be careful to only recommend medical-grade PEP factor serums to their patients, in the interests of quality and getting better results. With consistent use and combined with other skincare routines, PEP factor may help patients gain the skin or hair they've always wanted.
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"It's very exciting because these features will help students build their geological skills here on campus, right in our backyard"
By Katie Neitz
Visiting Lafayette's Van Wickle Hall is like traveling in a geological time machine. Extensive rock, mineral, and fossil collections showcase the history of the Earth, helping students better understand the evolution of our planet.
Thanks to the generosity of an alumni donor and the efforts of department faculty and staff, Van Wickle will now be home to two new features that will enhance its educational capabilities and provide more hands-on learning opportunities for students.
A new cross-section rock wall was constructed inside Van Wickle over winter interim. The wall, which stands about 4 feet tall and 20 feet in length, features slices of rocks that represent 1.2 billion years of geologic history. Rocks are arranged from oldest to youngest, and placed as they would be in their original geological orientation on Earth.
The project was a labor of love for several members of the department who collected specimens from 11 different locations between October 2020 and January 2021. Tamara Carley, associate professor of geology, David Sunderlin, associate professor of geology, Jennie Pinho, instrument support specialist, and John Wilson, laboratory coordinator, selected and hauled specimens from a variety of rock formations including Catskill, Shawangunk, and Jacksonburg.
After retrieving the rocks, they partnered with Jack Stenlake, a mason from Mount Bethel, Pa., to bring the wall to life.
"We found out that our way of thinking about rocks as a geologist is different from how a mason thinks about the rocks," Wilson says. "The mason is looking at how best to stack the rocks. But we think about their proper orientation—you need to know which side is 'up'—how the rock was oriented in the ground. It created instances where we needed to go back to the quarries to gather more samples to get ones that would work for the mason and still have the proper geological orientation."
Watch a time-lapse video of the project.
This spring, construction has begun on an outdoor rock garden on the east side of Van Wickle, facing Colton Chapel. The open-air geological museum will complement the interior wall as it will feature the same rocks used in the wall, giving students an opportunity to study them as full specimens.
Wilson says the garden also will feature large-scale "wow" rocks, which will come from a wide array of locations, beyond Pennsylvania. The outdoor feature will work as an extension of the classroom, putting students in easy reach of hands-on learning opportunities.
"It's very exciting because these features will help students build their geological skills here on campus, right in our backyard," Wilson says. "When they go into the field as part of one of our remote fieldwork experiences, they'll be even more prepared."
The hope is that the garden will become a campus attraction that will educate the entire Lafayette community. Interpretive signage will help visitors navigate the area and invite them to learn more about geology inside Van Wickle.


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The AOL Politics blog made some news yesterday when they started spreading some gossip that Sen. Voinovich wasn't planning on running for re-election to the US Senate in 2010. If true, it's a bit of surprise…according to our sources Voino had been raising money as if planning on running again and his office is just as active as ever.
But today the Columbus Dispatch reports about some "reshuffling" of the fundraising team and includes an anonymous quote from a "senior GOP official" addressing Voino's openness to retirement.
Ace is a bit worried:
Jeb, Kit Bond, now Voinovich. For some odd reason Republicans are deciding 2010 isn't an appealing time to run. Candidate recruitment, which had been bad in recent years, is getting worse still.
The good news is that it opens the door for those "fresh faces" we'd all like to see. The bad news is that it's damn hard to get elected as a "fresh face."
In reality, it's very simple. Voino, who I'm sure would love to stay in the Senate, understands how important the 2010 election is for Ohio Republicans. Currently, former Reps. Rob Portman and John Kasich are heading towards a clash for the only open race worth their high profiles, Governor. But, if the Senate seat opens up, Portman can make his run for the senior legislative body and Kasich can have his go at Governor Strickland.
Ohio isn't going to get any better candidates for these two seats than Portman and Kasich. If this all shakes out the way it's tending towards, this is one case where things finally work out well for the Ohio GOP, and it will be thanks to Sen. Voinovich…who will go out a winner.
What's important at this point is fundraising. Kasich won't have any trouble running a good political ground game, but he needs money to win. And he needs to know he'll have it. So what are you waiting for… help Recharge Ohio.


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Some people get dumped and retaliate with subtweets and a few drunken Snapchats, or worse (cringe) an embarrassing voicemail. Olivia Rodrigo retaliates by writing one of the greatest pop songs of the year and landing her first ELLE cover. We! Love! To! See! It! Lower the volume on "Driver's License" for just a moment so we can focus on swooning over her look.
Personally, I didn't know who Olivia Rodrigo was until this year. She was a baby star on the rise thanks to High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, but as someone who grew up on That's So Raven and Lizzie McGuire, I considered myself a little too old to become a fan of any "new" Disney stars.
Then, I heard her song "Driver's License" for the first time—on TikTok, natch. I immediately liked it, so I saved it on Spotify. Slowly but surely, I started seeing videos detailing the song's inspiration, A.K.A. Rodrigo's breakup with costar Joshua Bassett. I really thought I was too old to care about teen drama, but honey, I was invested. And so was literally everyone else.
In classic Taylor Swift fashion (Rodrigo worships the confessional songwriting icon), this Disney star turned her first single into an absolute smash hit. As a result, she's landed the cover of ELLE's May 2021 Rising Stars issue. She usually serves girl-next-door vibes, so seeing her step it up in a Saint Laurent jacket and choker paired with edgy black latex gloves is honestly everything.
Stylist Kyle Luu did an incredible job amping up Rodrigo's look without making me feel like she's a little girl in costume. In a word, I'm obsessed.
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And the fashion fun didn't stop there! Rodrigo's ELLE spread is littered with notable looks, from a Miu Miu dress paired with (you guessed it) even more latex gloves to a simple blue Adidas track jacket worn over a sculptural neon lace Terrence Zhou dress. My personal favorite look features a casual band tee paired with an outrageous Molly Goddard tulle skirt, white socks and studded Amina Muaddi heels.
To put it plainly, Rodrigo really did that. The looks in her spread feel elevated, but they really capture her essence. "Whether it's in my fashion or my songs or my social media, I want to just be like, 'Yo, this is me. And I'm sometimes weird as fuck, and I'm sometimes polished and put together,'" she tells ELLE in her cover story.
When she's not shooting covers or filming music videos, Rodrigo's look is far more more laid-back—and she's a big fan of shopping sustainably. "Depop is my go-to," she tells Elle in what must be the most Gen Z statement I've ever heard. Of course it is! As her fame grows and she works with more major designers, I'll keep my fingers crossed that she continues to promote ethical fashion practices.
All in all, I'd say Rodrigo's first big cover is as much of a hit as "Driver's License." Now, excuse me while I blare said tune until her debut album Sour drops on May 21. Just in time for a new summer bop!
#Fashion #CelebrityLooks #OliviaRodrigo #Elle #CelebrityLooks


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Dynamic Leadership and Discipleship Summer Camp for High School Students
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Do you know high school students ready to take the next step in their faith and grow in their ability to lead others?
Encourage them to attend E3, an all-new discipleship and leadership summer camp at Cedarville!
Priced at just $250 (including all meals, housing, and activities), E3 will be held July 16-19, 2018.
Through powerful speakers, including Dr. Dan DeWitt and Cedarville's President Dr. Thomas White, along with a full slate of intentional activities, students will:
- Be EMPOWERED by a deep foundation of who God is and who they are in Jesus Christ
- Be EQUIPPED with biblical principles and resources for transformative discipleship and leadership
- Be prepared to ENGAGE the world by boldly using their influence and serving with excellence
Encourage high school students you know to learn more and register now.
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G-SHOCK is proud to announce the new GBA-800AT ASICSTIGER collaboration. This new limited edition model starts out with basic black, to which distinctive ASICSTIGER sneaker design patterns are added to the case and band using a laser process. The result is a design that truly represents the high-tech image of the ASICSTIGER brand while retaining the iconic tough design true to G-SHOCK's heritage.
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Countdown Timer Function | 5 Timers, each measuring for 60 minutes in 1 second units |
Date and Weekday Display | The current date and week day are displayed on the watch face |
Date Display | The current date is displayed on the watch face |
Dimensions | 54.1 x 48.6 x 15.5 mm |
Dual Time | Simultaneous display of the current time in two different time zones. |
Hand Shift Function | With a push of a button, hands move away from the LCD to permit free visibility. |
Display Illumination | Auto Light: The watch face will illuminate automatically when you tilt your wrist towards you. Once activated, this feature will automatically deactivate after six hours., Selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), With afterglow |
Lap Memory | 200 Records |
Link Loss Alert | Your watch alerts you if wireless communication with your phone is broken |
Low Temperature Resistant | -10 °C/ 14°F |
Mineral Glass | Hard glass resists scratching |
Mute Function | The button tones on the mode button can be switched off for discreet operation. Pre-set alarm or timer functions remain active. |
Neobrite | A luminous coating on the watch hands provides illumination in the dark. |
OS: Android Wear 2.0 | Android 4.3 or later. iOS 9.0+* or later (*limited functionality, please check microsite for full compatibility list) |
Shock Resistant | Patented Hollow Core Guard Structure protects against impact and vibration |
Stopwatch Function | Measuring Capacity: 24 hours, Measuring Unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes) 1 second (after 60 minutes), Measuring Unit: 1/100th second |
Target Time Indicator | Target time countdown begins to count 10 seconds before pre defined target ends. |
Vibration Resistant | Resistant against vibration from heavy duty operations |
World Time | Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world |


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