Saturday, April 30, 2016
5 Things You Must Know About Mumps Even If You Got the Vaccine
You may have heard the news that Harvard University is struggling to contain an outbreak of mumps. The school first confirmed two cases back in February, when director of health services Paul Barreira sent a letter to the community stressing the importance of good hygiene to prevent the illness from spreading. But now there are 40 cases on the Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus, with 11 students currently recovering in isolation, and Barreira is increasingly concerned: "I’m desperate, I’m desperate to get students to take seriously that they shouldn’t be infecting one another," he told student newspaper The Harvard Crimson. "Students are not acting in a responsible way, knowingly exposing other students to the virus."
RELATED: How to Fight 14 Kinds of Classroom Germs
The vaccine doesn"t work for everyone
In the U.S., most patients who get the MMRV vaccine (against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) are innoculated with the Jeryl Lynn strain of the mumps virus, says Aileen Marty, MD, a professor of infectious diseases at Florida International University. (It"s named after Jeryl Hilleman, the daughter of the doctor who developed the mumps vaccine.) Studies show that this strain offers protection for 95% of people at best, leaving about 5% of people vulnerable. "That"s why we give two doses," she says. "The first dose at 12 to 15 months, and again at 4 to 6 years of age." But even with the standard two doses, some patients "may not produce the quality or quantity of antibodies needed for life-long protection," she explains.
You may not know you have mumps
People typically experience non-specific symptoms at first, like muscle pain, headache, and a low-grade fever, says Dr. Marty. "Then, in about a day or two, they"ll start to notice the swelling of the parotid glands—glands in the cheek," she says. "Usually both [cheeks] are affected, although one side usually swells up bigger than the other." Patients may also experience pain, difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, and a general sense of being unwell.
But about 30% of patients don"t develop any symptoms at all, which is part of the reason the virus can spread so quickly, as those people unwittingly infect others. "Think of them as "Typhoid Mary" for the mumps virus," says Dr. Marty.
It"s highly contagious
Another reason mumps is tough to avoid: "Infected people shed the virus long before they start to have symptoms," says Dr. Marty. In other words, if your BFF contracts mumps, she may not realize she"s ill until two days after she became contagious. "So you don"t really know who to protect yourself from." The virus is spread through saliva, so you could contract it from a cough, sneeze, or just talking to an infected person. To protect yourself, it"s best to avoid sharing items such as cups or utensils, and to wash your hands frequently (and for a full 20 seconds).
RELATED: 12 Vaccines Your Child Needs
Mumps can become quite serious
While most people recover from mumps within a few weeks, it"s possible for the disease to worsen. Complications can include hearing loss, testicular inflammation (orchitis), inflammation of the ovaries (oophoritis)—even inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. "This virus loves brain tissue," says Dr. Marty. "As many as 50% to 60% of infected people experience a high rise in white blood cells in their cerebrospinal fluid, which can sometimes lead to someone manifesting symptoms of meningitis." In rare cases, patients could also suffer seizures or paralysis.
RELATED: Adult Vaccines: What You Need and When
If you think you have it, see your doc immediately
While there"s no treatment for the disease itself, your primary care physician can treat your symptoms and monitor you for complications. For example, Dr. Marty explains that your doctor may prescribe acetaminophen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce fever or pain caused by swollen salivary glands. Warm or cold packs can also help relieve discomfort, she adds. "And if the patient develops meningitis or has persistent vomiting, we may provide IV fluids."
5 Things You Must Know About Mumps Even If You Got the Vaccine
MPs criticise Right to Buy extension
The government’s plan to extend the Right to Buy to Housing Association tenants is sharply criticised by a group of MPs.
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MPs criticise Right to Buy extension
Why I Run
Robin Arzon never expected a dangerous encounter would lead her to become the ultra-marathoner she is today. Watch how she used running to take back her life in this inspiring video.
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Summary: Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen kitten by posing as drug dealers for a street gang.
Director: Peter Atencio
Writer: Jordan Peele & Alex Rubens
Cast:
- Jordan Peele as Rell Williams / Oil Dresden
- Keegan-Michael Key as Clarence Goobril / Smoke Dresden
- Tiffany Haddish as Hi-C
- Method Man as Cheddar
- Darrell Britt-Gibson as Trunk
- Jason Mitchell as Bud
- Jamar Malachi Neighbors as Stitches
- Luis Guzmán as Bacon
- Will Forte as Hulka
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 62/100
After Credits Scene?: Yes
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Dispatches From ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’
Highlights and analysis from the annual shareholder meeting of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
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Dispatches From ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’
Over 100 Captain America: Civil War Photos Spotlight the New Avengers
Marvel has released over 100 Captain America: Civil War images that bring an all-new Avengers team together.
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Over 100 Captain America: Civil War Photos Spotlight the New Avengers
Inside Wealth: One Top Taxpayer Moved, and New Jersey Shuddered
The hedge fund manager David Tepper’s relocation to Florida is a case study in how tax collection changes when income becomes concentrated in the hands of a few.
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Inside Wealth: One Top Taxpayer Moved, and New Jersey Shuddered
Why I Eat Gluten Free
Russ Crandall struggled for years with side effects from a serious condition. Then he began a healthy eating journey, including switching to a gluten free diet. Watch how he revamped his diet and regained his life in this moving video.
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Why I Eat Gluten Free
A Crusader in the Coal Mine, Taking On President Obama
The energy tycoon Robert Murray has fought the president all the way to the Supreme Court with a message: To keep America strong, keep mining coal.
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A Crusader in the Coal Mine, Taking On President Obama
Restaurant Group shares dive 26%
Shares in the Restaurant Group – the owner of Chiquito, Frankie & Benny’s and Garfunkel’s – dive more than a quarter after cutting its forecast.
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Restaurant Group shares dive 26%
Construction blacklist settlement agreed
Eight construction firms have offered financial settlements to workers who said they were blacklisted within the industry.
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Construction blacklist settlement agreed
Why I Snack
Kevin Curry was a regular gym-goer, but wasn"t seeing the benefits of his workouts. Watch this video to see how he changed his approach to daily snacking, which helped him regain his health.
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Nissan Recalls 3.5 Million Vehicles for Airbag Problems
The recall ends a two-year effort by regulators to get Nissan to fix problems in the sensing system of the airbags.
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Nissan Recalls 3.5 Million Vehicles for Airbag Problems
How to Cope When You're Mad as Hell at Work
Kelly Ripa fans (including us) were eagerly awaiting her return to Live! With Kelly and Michael this week, to hear what she would say. Ripa was returning from a short hiatus following Michael Strahan’s announcement last week that he was leaving the show to become a co-anchor on Good Morning America. (Ripa was reportedly blindsided when she learned about his departure minutes before the announcement on April 19.)
“I needed a couple of days to gather my thoughts,” Ripa told the Live! audience on Tuesday. “After 26 years with this company I earned the right … I always speak from the heart so I didn’t want to come out here and say something I regret.”
We were impressed to say the least. Ripa handled the drama like a pro, and also noted that the events at ABC started a conversation “about communication, consideration, and most importantly, respect in the workplace”—which may be why her experience is resonating with so many people.
Who can’t relate to feeling hot under the collar at work? “Colleagues don’t always act the way you want them to act, and situations don’t roll out the way you want them to,” says Alexandra Levit, a workplace consultant and co-chair of DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board. But it’s important to keep your cool to protect your reputation, she says. Here, a few anger coping tips from Levit and other experts to help you channel your rage in a productive way.
RELATED: This Is the Best Way to Handle Your Anger
Take a breather
Ripa took a few days off to gain perspective. But even a few minutes can help when you’re about to boil over. Say, “I need to run to the restroom and I’ll catch up with you in a couple of minutes.” Even if you’re in a meeting. “It’s better to get out and look weird, than be somewhere you can’t control yourself,” Levit says.
Losing control is a risk you can’t afford to take, as Brad Bushman, PhD, a professor of communication and psychology at The Ohio State University, explained to Health in an earlier interview. "Angry people are highly aroused and when people get aroused, they do and say things they later regret.”
After you’ve left the scene, call a trusted friend to vent, suggests Levit. Or simply count: Counting—slowly—to whatever number seems appropriate gives your blood pressure and heart rate a chance to return to normal. The way Bushman put it: "As time passes, arousal diminishes."
Then, head back in. “The situation might be the same, but you got the emotion out of it, reducing the likelihood that the scenario will escalate,” says Levit. Because flipping your lid is never a good idea. “Even if you’re in the right, no one will remember that. All they’ll remember is that you screamed,” she says.
Know your triggers
Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author of The Happiness Project, recommends doing some self-reflection to assess what fuels your fury. In a prior interview, she suggested, “Is it because work seems meaningless? Because you can never get all your tasks done? Or because you have a conflict with a co-worker?”
When you can anticipate your anger, you can practice coping in advance, says Levit. For example, you might imagine your boss criticizing you in a meeting. In front of a mirror, practice exactly how you’d respond while remaining calm.
Tune into what triggers you to feel stressed, too. “Stress can lead to anger, which can make you lose control,” Levit points out. So if you know that tight deadlines freak you out, for example, try to work ahead so you’re not racing against the clock.
RELATED: Best and Worst Ways to Cope with Stress
Look for the positive
When your expectations haven’t been met, try to spin the scenario so it’s less painful. Instead of thinking so-and-so should have done this or that, rephrase your thought train, Levit suggests. Start by stating how you have liked things to go down, and then name something you appreciate about your job:
I would have liked if my colleague did such-and-such. But since she didn’t, I have to remember I [have a great job/get paid well/love what I do/make a difference]. So I’m going to figure out how to get past this.
Team members who can “make lemonade out of lemons” are usually well-liked and valued in the workplace, she adds. “People who can come back from adverse situations have better reputations.”
How to Cope When You"re Mad as Hell at Work
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Good movie- mature youth and up Not up to Star Wars 4, 5, 6 But very good
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Friday, April 29, 2016
RBS losses more than double to £968m
Royal Bank of Scotland reports a loss of £968m for the first three months of 2016 – more than double the figure for the same period last year.
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RBS losses more than double to £968m
Low oil price hits ExxonMobil profits
Oil giant Exxon Mobil reports a 63% slide in first quarter profits following low crude prices, while rival Chevron slumps to a $ 725m loss.
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Low oil price hits ExxonMobil profits
Common Sense: Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers
The driving force pushing the recent European action against Google’s search engine was a consortium of corporate rivals.
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Common Sense: Europe’s Case Against Google Might Help Rivals More Than Consumers
Eurozone Economy Hangs On in a Modest but Uncertain Recovery
The bloc, comprised of the 19 countries that use the euro, has finally edged back above its precrisis level, but grave doubts persist about its future prospects.
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Eurozone Economy Hangs On in a Modest but Uncertain Recovery
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Official International Release Discussion Thread - Captain America: Civil War [SPOILERS]
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Summary/Synopsis: After another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps, one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark"s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Director: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Writer(s): Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Cast:
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / The Falcon
Chadwick Boseman as T"Challa / Black Panther
Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Don Cheadle as James Rhodes / War Machine
Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant Man
Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider Man
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Paul Bettany as Vision
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier
Emily Vancamp as Sharon Carter
Frank Grillo as Brock Rumlow / Crossbone
Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo / Baron Zemo
Martin Freeman as Everett Ross
Stan Lee as an obligatory cameo
Rotten tomatoes score: 97% (as of now)
Metacritic score: 85/100 (as of now)
Is there a after credits scene?: Yes. 2 after-credits scenes according to early viewing reports.
Note: This is a International release thread specifically catered for users that live in countries that will be getting Civil War before the United States. There will be a thread next week specifically for users living in the United States. Also, depending on popular demand—there might be a official late-comer thread.
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Will Ferrell to Play Ronald Reagan in New Comedy
Will Ferrell will play U.S. President Ronald Reagan in a biopic that delves into the former-actor’s dementia during his second term in office
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Will Ferrell to Play Ronald Reagan in New Comedy
State of the Art: Google Shuts Out Competitors on Android? Hardly
The European Union is arguing that Google’s mobile operating system does not offer enough diversity of product, but consumers swamped in preloaded apps would disagree.
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State of the Art: Google Shuts Out Competitors on Android? Hardly
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The Duel Trailer Reunites Liam Hemsworth & Woody Harrelson
Liam Hemsworth stars as a Texas Ranger who squares off against a dangerous priest played by Woody Harrelson in The Duel.
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The Duel Trailer Reunites Liam Hemsworth & Woody Harrelson
US central bank keeps rates on hold
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates between 0.25% and 0.5%, the rate its held since December.
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US central bank keeps rates on hold
Mars landing by 2018 says SpaceX
Billionaire Elon Musk plans to send his Dragon spacecraft to Mars as early as 2018.
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Mars landing by 2018 says SpaceX
ClassPass Just Raised Their Prices Again And People Are Pissed
“Well @classpass was my favorite part about NYC and now it’s dead to me.”
For the second time in a year, ClassPass has raised their prices. This time, the increase was from $ 125 a month to $ 190 a month in the New York metro area. That’s a 52% price increase this time, and a 90% price increase over the past year. And not surprisingly, people are pissed.
The price increase for unlimited classes appears to only be in New York at this time, with other ClassPass packages being introduced to other cities.
ClassPass Just Raised Their Prices Again And People Are Pissed
Former BHS owner preparing bid
The former BHS owner, Dominic Chappell, says he is preparing a bid to buy BHS out of administration.
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Former BHS owner preparing bid
The Complex Math Behind Spiraling Prescription Drug Prices
How much Americans pay at the pharmacy depends on a complicated system of list prices, discounts, fees and deductibles, with the sickest often paying the most.
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The Complex Math Behind Spiraling Prescription Drug Prices
Drug Prices Keep Rising Despite Intense Criticism
The burden of drug pricing often falls most heavily on the uninsured, who must pay list price.
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Drug Prices Keep Rising Despite Intense Criticism
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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"Special Correspondents": Tribeca Review
Dir/sc. Ricky Gervais. US/UK/Can., 2016. 101 mins
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"Special Correspondents": Tribeca Review
Energy Shares Lead a Retreat as Earnings Disappoint
Shares of Xerox slumped after the company reported an 85 percent drop in earnings. Consumer stocks are trading higher.
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Energy Shares Lead a Retreat as Earnings Disappoint
Gannett Offers $815 Million for Tribune Publishing
Gannett made the offer directly to Tribune Publishing’s shareholders, saying the publisher was unwilling to engage in discussions about a takeover.
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Gannett Offers $815 Million for Tribune Publishing
Working fathers get 21% "wage bonus"
Full-time working fathers out-earn their childless counterparts by more than a fifth, research suggests.
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Working fathers get 21% "wage bonus"
These People Tried An Extreme Climbing Class And Suffered Greatly
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Batman v Superman Beats Iron Man at the Domestic Box Office
Warner Bros.’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice just passed one of Marvel’s biggest movies at the all-time domestic box office.
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Batman v Superman Beats Iron Man at the Domestic Box Office
Tales of Berseria confirmed for Europe in spring 2017
Tales of Berseria, the latest in Bandai Namco’s long-running JRPG series, will land in Europe and North America for PC and PlayStation 4 next spring.
Berseria is notable for being the first game in 21-year-old series to feature a sole female protagonist (previous entry Tales of Xillia had two – one male, one female).
Its main character, Velvet Crowe, is a pirate whose arm has been cursed with an infection known as Daemonblight. It can turn humans into, well, demons – who can go on “beserk” rages – hence the name of the game.
Tales of Berseria confirmed for Europe in spring 2017
First Look at the Blob in X-Men: Apocalypse Revealed
Director Bryan Singer debuted a new photo on his Instagram page this weekend, offering our first look at The Blob in X-Men: Apocalypse.
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First Look at the Blob in X-Men: Apocalypse Revealed
Sunday, April 24, 2016
HSBC to change executive pay policy
HSBC asks shareholders to approve a new pay policy for its executive directors in a move that will cut the maximum amount they can earn by 7%.
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HSBC to change executive pay policy
Hinkley Point decision delayed again
A decision on whether to fund Britain’s first nuclear power plant in decades is delayed again.
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Hinkley Point decision delayed again
Clark "first billionaire car dealer"
Sir Arnold Clark has become Britain’s first billionaire car dealer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List 2016.
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Clark "first billionaire car dealer"
VW, Setting Aside $18 Billion for Diesel Scandal Costs, Reports Record Loss
The automaker said it had lost $ 6.2 billion in 2015, and the German government on Friday ordered a recall of 630,000 diesel vehicles from VW and other automakers.
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VW, Setting Aside $18 Billion for Diesel Scandal Costs, Reports Record Loss
Politico Pierces the ‘Brussels Bubble’ With U.S.-Style Coverage
The European outpost of the American political publication is bringing flood-the-zone reporting to the heart of the E.U., rankling some in the establishment.
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Politico Pierces the ‘Brussels Bubble’ With U.S.-Style Coverage
Retiring: Thinking Beyond Money in Retirement
For some people, preparing for life after work includes finding meaning and purpose beyond their careers.
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Retiring: Thinking Beyond Money in Retirement
Germans rally against US-EU trade deal
Thousands of people have protested in the German city of Hannover against a proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal.
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Germans rally against US-EU trade deal
Rich list reveals steel family losses
Europe’s biggest steelmaker loses more than £2bn in the past year while Lewis Hamilton, Adele and Sir James Dyson make big profits, the Sunday Times Rich List reveals.
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Rich list reveals steel family losses
BHS "could file for administration"
UK retailer BHS could file for administration as early as Monday threatening 11,000 jobs, the BBC understands.
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BHS "could file for administration"
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Fiat Chrysler Announces Recall of 1.1 Million Autos
The vehicles can roll away unexpectedly and cause injuries when the transmission is not used properly.
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Fiat Chrysler Announces Recall of 1.1 Million Autos
Warcraft Preview Goes Inside the Lion"s Pride Inn
Go behind-the-scenes of director Duncan Jones’ Warcraft adaptation as his crew creates the Lion’s Pride Inn as originally seen in the video game.
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Warcraft Preview Goes Inside the Lion"s Pride Inn
On Encryption Battle, Apple Has Advocates in Ex-National Security Officials
More than a half-dozen prominent former national security officials support Apple in the debate over balancing privacy and security in the digital age.
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On Encryption Battle, Apple Has Advocates in Ex-National Security Officials
Star Wars
It is awesome. I would tell anyone to see it. I loved it. On a scale 1-10 10 being the best I would give it a 10!
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U.S. Opens Another iPhone, This Time With the Keycode
The Justice Department dropped its bid to force Apple to unlock a smartphone tied to a Brooklyn drug case after someone provided the keycode.
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U.S. Opens Another iPhone, This Time With the Keycode
"Command And Control": Tribeca Review
Dir. Robert Kenner, US, 2016, 92 minutes
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"Command And Control": Tribeca Review
Renewable Energy Stumbles Toward the Future
The problems at companies like SunEdison resemble those of past leading-edge industries.
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Renewable Energy Stumbles Toward the Future
Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.1m vehicles
Fiat Chrysler is to recall 1.1m vehicles worldwide over fears they may roll away after drivers get out.
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Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.1m vehicles
Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ Is a State of Mind, and an Empire
The singer’s company is expanding offerings in lodging, alcohol, licensing and media, and the appeal extends well beyond Parrot Heads.
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Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ Is a State of Mind, and an Empire
How to Move Up in the Workplace Via The Office Characters
Ever wanted to see different ways to move up in the workplace? This article shows how certain characters of The Office achieved that.
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Kelly Ripa to Return to ‘Live,’ Ending a Standoff With ABC
Ms. Ripa, unhappy about the departure of her co-host, Michael Strahan, for “Good Morning America,” told her staff she would be back on the air Tuesday.
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Kelly Ripa to Return to ‘Live,’ Ending a Standoff With ABC
The Velvet Rope Economy: In an Age of Privilege, Not Everyone Is in the Same Boat
Companies are becoming adept at identifying wealthy customers and marketing to them, creating a money-based caste system.
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The Velvet Rope Economy: In an Age of Privilege, Not Everyone Is in the Same Boat
Friday, April 22, 2016
New £20 design and personality unveiled
Artist JMW Turner will feature on the new design of the Bank of England’s £20 note to enter circulation in 2020.
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New £20 design and personality unveiled
Platinum president Tatsuya Minami departs company
Platinum Games president Tatsuya Minami has departed the company, the developer has now announced.
The confirmation, in an emailed statement passed to Polygon, claims the staffing change as part of an internal restructuring the lead-up to the company’s 10th anniversary in August.
This week see the international launch of Star Fox Zero for Wii U, which Platinum worked on in partnership with Nintendo.
Platinum president Tatsuya Minami departs company
"A Hologram For The King": Tribeca Review
Dir: Tom Tykwer. US/Germany/Mexico. 2016. 98mins
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"A Hologram For The King": Tribeca Review
VW doubles emissions costs to €16.2bn
Volkswagen has set aside twice the previous amount it set aside to cover costs related to the diesel emissions scandal to €16.2bn (£12.6bn).
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VW doubles emissions costs to €16.2bn
"Reset": Tribeca Review
Dirs:Thierry Demaizière, Alban Teurlai. France, 2016. 110 mins.
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Official Discussion - The Huntsman: Winter"s War [SPOILERS]
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Summary/Synopsis: Betrayed by her evil sister Ravenna (Charlize Theron), heartbroken Freya (Emily Blunt) retreats to a northern kingdom to raise an army of huntsmen as her protectors. Gifted with the ability to freeze her enemies in ice, Freya teaches her young soldiers to never fall in love. When Eric (Chris Hemsworth) and fellow warrior Sara defy this rule, the angry queen does whatever she can to stop them. As war between the siblings escalates, Eric and Sara unite with Freya to end Ravenna"s wicked reign.
Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Writer(s): Evan Spiliotopoulos, Ted Cruz"s college roommate Craig Mazin
Cast:
Chris Hemsworth as Eric the Huntsman
Charlize Theron as Ravenna / The Evil Queen
Emily Blunt as Freya / The Ice Queen
Jessica Chastain as Sarah the Warrior
Nick Frost as Nion
Sam Clafin as King William
Rob Brydon as Gryff
Alexandra Roach as Doreena
Sheridan Smith as Bromwyn
Colin Morgan as The Duke of Blackwood
Liam Neeson as The Narrator
Rotten tomatoes score: 17%
Metacritic score: 35/100
Is there a after credits scene?: No.
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Wall St. Regulators Propose Stricter Pay Rules for Bankers
The new rules would make executives wait at least four years to receive portions of their bonuses and force banks to find ways to claw back bonuses.
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Wall St. Regulators Propose Stricter Pay Rules for Bankers
Uber settles over employee status row
Uber has agreed to pay out $ 100m for its drivers to drop their case claiming employee rights.
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Uber settles over employee status row
Thursday, April 21, 2016
UK ready to take stake in Tata Steel
The government says it is willing to take a stake of up to 25% in any rescue of Tata Steel’s UK arm as part of a financial package worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
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UK ready to take stake in Tata Steel
Guy Hamilton, James Bond Director, Passes Away at 93
Guy Hamilton, who directed four James Bond movies including ‘Goldfinger’, has passed away at the age of 93.
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Guy Hamilton, James Bond Director, Passes Away at 93
Happy Tuesday! The Revenant is being released on Blu-Ray today and to celebrate 20th Century Fox wants to give away three copies to three /r/movies users! Details inside.
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With The Revenant available on Blu-ray and DVD today, we wanted to hook up three lucky users with a Blu-ray. In this thread, please post a single comment of your craziest true survival story. Users will vote on the stories in this thread and the top three stories after 48 hours will win a copy of The Revenant on Blu Ray! Have fun and good luck!"
Twentieth Century Fox has sent three copies of The Revenant on Blu-Ray to me, /u/LiteraryBoner, and I will be forwarding them to the winners after the competition is over. This means there will be no giving your information to a third party only a really cool redditor like yourself.
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A closer look at Lego"s new £170 Minecraft set
Lego’s top-selling Minecraft range will get a big new addition in June with the arrival of an enormous £169.99 set named The Village.
It will be the largest set in the range, boasting 1600 pieces, and with three biomes acts like a hub for various other Lego Minecraft sets to join on.
The set is based around the procedurally-generated villages found in Minecraft’s overworld, with a number of different villager professions and buildings included, such as a blacksmith’s forge, a library, and a farm with Lego Minecraft potatoes and carrots.
A closer look at Lego"s new £170 Minecraft set
Behind Mitsubishi’s Faked Data, Fierce Competition
The latest automaker scandal has focused attention on the company’s struggles in the brutally competitive Japanese microcar market.
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Behind Mitsubishi’s Faked Data, Fierce Competition
Chancellor misses borrowing target
The government borrowed £74bn in the year to March, £1.8bn more than George Osborne’s borrowing target.
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Chancellor misses borrowing target
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
HOW FACEBOOK PLANS TO MAKE VR HANGOUTS MORE REAL, LESS VIRTUAL
HOW FACEBOOK PLANS TO MAKE VR HANGOUTS MORE REAL, LESS VIRTUAL
Facebook and Oculus on VR
You thought today’s VR was futuristic?
MOM TIPS: HOW TO RELIEVE HEADACHES DURING PREGNANCY
MOM TIPS: HOW TO RELIEVE HEADACHES DURING PREGNANCY
The trimesters
- The tension of the final outcome
- Carrying extra weight that leads to bad posture
- Lack of sleep
- Low blood sugar
- High blood pressure
- Dehydration
- Sinus congestion
Migraine during pregnancy
What can be done to relieve headaches during pregnancy?
- Eat small amounts of healthy meals frequently. Do not stay hungry for a longer period of time.
- Get adequate amount of rest, especially during the third trimester.
- Apply cold/ hot compression on the head, neck and shoulders.
- Go for a body massage.
- Do exercises as shown by the doctor.
- Take warm shower never possible.
- Improve the bad posture to prevent further headache.
- Take naps whenever possible, preferably in a dark room.
- Try to go outside and breathe in fresh air.
- Listen to music that will distract from all the anxieties.
- Hydrate by drinking plenty of water, and fresh juices.
- For severe cases, go for acupuncture and acupressure.
What else to avoid
- Chocolates
- Food containing artificial sweeteners
- Too much sweets
- Old cheese
- Yogurt
- Sour cream
- Peanuts
- processed meat
- Smoked salmon
- Alcohol
- Can juices containing preservatives
- Fizzy drinks
- Coffee
- Ibuprofen
- Aspirin