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BREAKING: This is the title of Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai’s film! by Ansar Siddiqui

BREAKING: This is the title of Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai’s film!

While there have been several reports doing the rounds about the forthcoming film of Shah Rukh Khan, here is a major revelation about the same. His next with Aanand L. Rai has now finally received its title and it is called Batla.

From what we hear, the film has been titled Batla since Shah Rukh Khan will be playing the role of a dwarf. Aanand L. Rai recently during an interview had stated that while the film was often being referred to as the dwarf film, he maintained that it is beyond the character of a dwarf and is a story about a man and woman.

Ever since its inception, this film has had many speculations around it from the title to leading ladies to news about SRK playing a double role. While the filmmaker denied all the reports about the superstar’s double role, it was later also unveiled that Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma will be playing leading ladies in the film. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan’s last release Jab Harry Met Sejal too featured Anushka Sharma as his leading lady.

As for this one, the other details of the film continue to be kept under wraps. It has also been learnt that the film will be heavy on VFX and will require extensive work on that front.

Batla, which went on floor just a few months ago, is expected to release next year.

BREAKING: This is the title of Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai’s film!

State of Decay 2 New Free Zedhunter Update Available Now by Feiko Huijbers

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Today, to celebrate and thank the 4 million strong State of Decay 2 community, microsoft is releasing the Zedhunter Update to Xbox Game Pass subscribers and current players for free. Players will get this pack, which adds a wealth of new options and ways to enjoy the game, as part of a content update beginning today – it’s their way of saying thanks to the 4 million of you who have supported their game since launch.

At X018 last weekend, they provided some initial details for the Zedhunter Update; and how it brings new weapons and gameplay items to your community; but now they’re ready to give you a deeper dive into the Zedhunter Update’s additions. The Zedhunter Update integrates into your main community game and adds an iconic zombie-slaying weapon: crossbows, with eight new types now available! This is big, as crossbows are silent and powerful weapons – for example, scoped crossbows can more easily score headshots without drawing any attention or aggression from other zombies nearby.

Crossbow bolts can also be recovered afterwards (making them the eco-friendliest post-zombie apocalypse weapon around), and unlike traditional firearms, crossbows never jam or break. Because they’re powerful, efficient and silent, using them against a plague zombie gives you a higher chance of extracting a plague sample. The new crossbows might be your go-to weapon, but the Zedhunter Update also comes with three new melee and three new close-combat weapons for the more hands-on and stealthier survivor – giving you plenty of swords and knives to fight enemies with.

Expect even more customization options in the Zedhunter Update; the content update will include the ability to reset a survivor’s core skill specializations. If you ever wanted to switch your Cardio from Marathon to Backpacking you can read a new training manual and then change the specialization of that core skill – though be aware that the trade-off is that you’ll gain experience for this new skill slower than usual. Additionally, we’ve added six new “quirk skills” (like “Hygiene”) which provide new buffs to your survivors or to your community; you can find these skill books by tracking down the Skills Trader when that character visits your town.

One other gameplay addition we’re excited about is the addition of three new potent plague consumables. These can drastically enhance your survivor’s abilities; but we should mention that they’re basically poison to humans since they involve consuming a touch of plague infection. Maybe a little infection is worth it for the ability to see in the dark or sneak past zombies without drawing their attention; it’ll be up to you to decide.

To help introduce all this new content, they’ve added several missions to the game (and updated others). If you want to experience these new missions, keep an eye out for missions labelled “Mysterious;” you may happen across during your quest. Lastly, they’ve added three new achievements for you to attain; for as you play through the new Zedhunter Update additions.

As mentioned before, the Zedhunter Update will be free for all SOD2 players; Xbox Game Pass members, Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition owners – beginning today. If you’ve been waiting to jump into the game, now’s the perfect time with the Xbox Black Friday sale coming around the corner. Whether you start a new Xbox Game Pass for just $1 for the first month; or get either the Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition on sale for 35% off; the Zedhunter Update will be ready and waiting for you.

At Undead Labs, they’ve set out to build the ultimate zombie survival fantasy; and are committed to delivering that in every way; which is why they’ve also announced that in the near future players can look forward to a new difficulty experience; along with the chance to return to Trumbull Valley in 2019.

With today’s free Zedhunter Update; they’re giving their 4 million (and growing) players even more tools to answer the question; how will you survive?

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Is Upgrading Your Car’s Speakers Worth It? by GrubiSa Rukavina

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A few years back my lifestyle and work changed, so I needed a car for work that could handle tons of miles, get great MPG, and never break.

I bought a 2014 Toyota Corolla S to put the work miles on and save my other car from the wear and tear of Florida’s highways. But I quickly found that I hated the sound of the factory audio system. I didn’t want to upgrade the expensive in-dash head unit since it also controlled other parts of the car and was used by the backup camera. So, I decided to upgrade the speakers to see if I could squeeze any more audio quality from this otherwise unremarkable Corolla.

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Where I live in Florida, we have high humidity, hot weather, and lots of rain, so I went with a marine grade speaker by Polk Audio. They were not direct replacements for the speakers currently in the car, rather, I simply purchased drivers that fit the holes and matched the sizes of the stock speakers. I removed the old units with a metal drill bit to remove the rivets. I cut the wiring harnesses off and used blue butt connectors to wire in the new speakers. I then installed Dynamat sound-absorbing material behind the speakers and secured them with self-tapping screws, since the old rivet patterns were proprietary to Toyota speakers.

The hardest part was removing the door panels to get to the speakers in the front doors. Luckily, I didn’t have speakers in the rear doors, which would have made for twice as much work. I watched YouTube videos to learn how to remove the door panels and rear trunk cover. The trunk speakers were easy to get to but difficult to install and wire in. I didn’t touch the tweeters in the upper front doors because I couldn’t find products that matched the Polk speakers I was installing.

Cost

Polk Marine speakers – $85 for all 4

Metal drill bit – $4

Blue Butt Connectors – $7

Self-Tapping Screws – $5

Dynamat – $150

Total – $251

Time – 3 hours and 45 minutes

How did it affect the sound?

Midrange and low frequencies were much improved while highs remained about the same. The sound felt much more solid and less airy than the stock setup. The improved midrange made the biggest impact. Music now feels more alive and not just like a background noise in the car, it was better but still not great. Lows were improved, but not as much as if I’d added a subwoofer.

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I had expected a bit more from the upgrade with the speakers and Dynamat, but really the music just wasn’t there. I am not saying the stock speakers were in any way good, but the improvement was marginal at best. For as much as I drive though, it was a small improvement for a small investment at best, which is the only positive to this upgrade project.

Was it worth it?

It was a fun project, but given the cost in time and money, it was not worth doing. Unless you have a speaker that’s gone bad and you need to replace it, then it’s not really worth the effort to replace them with something better. You also need to upgrade the power amps and add a sub to hear a significant difference in sound quality. I would first suggest looking into cars that already have a premium audio system installed. I have owned Audis in the past with Bose systems that sounded great.

Car audio is quite the challenge to get right, after all we do spend a lot of time in our cars. I also don’t think better speakers would have helped here, the pre-amplification and amplification stage also needed an upgrade. It’s like installing a high-end cartridge on a low-end turntable, it’s better but not by much. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below!

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2019 Dodge Challenger pricing revealed, Redeye starts at $71,350 by James Jonsonn

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Dodge shocked everyone on Thursday by unveiling a version of its 2019 Challenger with 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet of torque. Dubbed the SRT Hellcat Redeye, the super muscle car packs almost the same power as the Demon, along with many of the dragstrip hero’s electronic wizardry such as Line Lock and Torque Reserve. Dodge has since revealed…

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Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye, McLaren Senna, 2020 BMW 7-Series: The Week In Reverse by James Jonsonn

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Dodge unveiled the 2019 Challenger Hellcat Redeye; we piloted the wheel of the 2019 McLaren Senna; and the 2020 BMW 7-Series was spotted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at ‘Motor Authority.’ Dodge laid out its 2019 Challenger lineup, and while the Demon’s dead, many of its bits live on in the form of a new range-topping, 797-horsepower…

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The 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S Is Two Cylinders Short Of Legendary by James Jonsonn

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In my travels I have found few places more ideally fit to open up a car—really open it up, I mean—than Interstate 10 in Texas headed west toward California. The Hill Country gives way to true desert and 80 mph speed limits between Kerr County and El Paso County, and while the State Troopers frown on this, every driver…

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Will it be Katrina Kaif or Priyanka Chopra for Prakash Jha’s next? by Ansar Siddiqui

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Will it be Katrina Kaif or Priyanka Chopra for Prakash Jha’s next?

After Jai Gangaajal last year, starring Priyanka Chopra, Prakash Jha is all set to begin his next directorial. The filmmaker who produced the successful Lipstick Under My Burkha (directed by Alankrita Shrivastava) recently, is currently working on two scripts – both sequels of his earlier films. One of them may have Katrina Kaif and the other script is being written for Priyanka Chopra.

Says a trade source, “Prakash Jha is very happy about the critical and commercial success of Lipstick Under My Burkha and now he is ready to start work on his next. Last week he registered two titles – Raajneeti 2 which is a sequel to Raajneeti (2010), and was co-written, directed and produced by him and the other is Jai Gangaajal 2, a sequel to Jai Gangaajal (2016), starring Priyanka Chopra and himself and directed by him. While Raajneeti, a political thriller film, starring Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Nana Patekar and Katrina Kaif was a big hit, Jai Gangaajal had done average business and broken even.”

The source adds that the filmmaker is excited about the two scripts and asked his team of writers to brainstorm and work out the story and concept. “He will begin whichever story gets ready first. Buzz is Katrina Kaif may be a part of the sequel. In Raajneeti, she had starred in a pivotal role. Prakash Jha plans to introduce a new set of actors as most of the characters in his first film are dead. As of now only Nana may be a part of it but it all depends on how the story shapes out. Prakash has always expressed interest in revisiting Raajneeti as he finds the politics in the country fascinating. The writers are still brainstorming on whether it will be from where they left the last story (Ranbir leaves for USA) or if it’ll be a new one.”

Prakash Jha’s creative team is also working on Jai Gangaajal 2. The source adds, “It’s unlikely that Ajay Devgn will come again in the sequel as SP Amit Kumar as he has many films lined up for next year. Priyanka may reprise her role again as IPS Abha Mathur so now it remains to be seen whether it is Priyanka or Katrina in Prakash Jha’s next.”

Raajneeti remains one of Jha’s most successful films till date. Made on a budget of Rs.60 crore (approx), the film had done a worldwide BO business of Rs. 143 crore (approx). Jai Gangaajal had broken even. Made on a budget of Rs.10 crore (approx), the film had done a worldwide BO business of Rs. 48 crore (approx).

Despite repeated attempts to contact him, Prakash Jha remained unavailable for comment.

Will it be Katrina Kaif or Priyanka Chopra for Prakash Jha’s next?

Fanney Khan makers rubbish rumours of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being upset with R Madhavan’s casting by Ansar Siddiqui

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Fanney Khan makers rubbish rumours of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being upset with R Madhavan’s casting

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Producer Arjun N. Kapoor, the makers of Fanney Khan have rubbished the rumours of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan being upset over the casting of R Madhavan opposite her. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, in a statement, said, “It is quite unfortunate that such false and baseless stories are created to grab attention. There is zero truth to that, we are all a team and Fanney Khan is a dear project to the whole team.”

Arjun N. Kapoor of KriArj Entertainment added: “There are some stories doing the rounds about disagreement in casting for the film. We want to put the record straight and deny any such so called competition or discord amongst the makers.” He said the cast, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor, are “deep into prep for their roles and as thorough professionals do not interfere in process of casting for other roles”. It’s a great story and we are all very excited to showcase it to the world,” he said.

Earlier, a news portal had reported that for the last couple of weeks the producers of the film have been locked in a bitter struggle to find the right hero opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It said that there was a choice between R Madhavan and RajKummar Rao with Aishwarya opting for Rajkummar Rao with Mehra insisting on Madhavan. “The discussions kept going on till the solution was finally cracked late on Wednesday afternoon – and the answer was Madhavan. Needless to say, it’s a choice which has not made Aishwarya very happy but she’s also a professional so she will have to grin and bear it,” the portal had said.

Fanney Khan is the official remake of the Oscar nominated Dutch film Everybody’s Famous. It will be directed by Atul Manjrekar.

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Sim Lian plans over 2,000 units at Tampines site by Kadin Cummerata

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SIM Lian plans to develop a condo with more than 2,000 units on the Tampines Court site which has been awarded to it for S$970 million. At S$970 million, this is the secondlargest collective sale in dollar quantum after Farrer Court, which went for S$1.3388 billion back in 2007. The yeartodate tally is the best showing since 2007, when S$11.52 billion of collective sales were done. JLL’s figures cover collective sales across all property sectors. Huttons Asia brokered the collective sale of Tampines Court, which is near Simei MRT Station. The tender closed on Aug 15 and was awarded on Tuesday night.

The property agency’s head of investment sales, Terence Lian, estimates that the S$970 million price translates to S$676 per square foot per plot ratio inclusive of an estimated S$359 million that Sim Lian will have to pay to the state for differential premium and lease upgrading premium for topping up the site’s lease to 99 years from the current balance lease term of 69 years.

The differential premium is payable for enhancing the intensity of the site to a gross plot ratio of 2.8. The S$970 million price achieved for Tampines Court exceeds the reserve price of S$952 million in the collective sale agreement inked by the majority owners of the privatised Housing and Urban Development Company estate. Owners controlling about 83 per cent of Tampines Court’s share value and strata area have agreed to the sale so far.

The development comprises 560 units with sizes of between 1,658 sq ft and 1,733 sq ft across 14 blocks. Owners will receive sums ranging from S$1.71 million to S$1.75 million per unit. Tampines Court is on a 702,164sqft sprawling site. Based on the site’s 2.8 plot ratio under the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Master Plan 2014, the site can accommodate a maximum gross floor area of nearly 1.97 million sq ft. Ken Kuik, managing director of Sim Lian Holdings, said Tampines, a soughtafter mature estate, is set to become more exciting with the expansion of Changi Airport.

“This, combined with the fact that new MRT stations are coming up in the Tampines area, will attract more residential property buyers as well as enhance the investment proposition for the area,” he added. The group is making the acquisition through Sim Lian , a joint venture between Sim Lian Development and Sim Lian Land. The group will also handle the project’s construction. “We’re looking at a 12storey project with easily over 2,000 units, ranging from onebedders to four or even fivebedders,” said Mr Kuik.

The group does not have any undeveloped residential land bank in Singapore. It has developed a range of housing projects in Tampines The Premiere and Centrale 8 DBSS projects for the Housing & Development Board, The Tampines Trilliant executive condo development and Waterview, a private condo. A market watcher estimated that after factoring in an anticipated hike in DC rates come Sept 1, 2017 and other costs, Sim Lian’s breakeven cost could be around S$1,200 psf. The collective sale will be subject to approval by the Strata Titles Board and if necessary the High Court unless unanimous approval from owners is obtained.

The property and construction group will have to finish developing the new project on the site and selling all of its units within five years from the collective sale order granted by the STB or the court as part of the conditions for upfront remission of the 15 per cent additional buyer’s stamp duty on the land price. This is the third attempt at a collective sale at Tampines Court. The maiden effort for S$405 million was dismissed by the STB in 2008. A second attempt in 2011 failed to garner the required consent level from owners, according to earlier articles.

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Hailey Baldwin Flashes Huge Engagement Ring from Justin Bieber by James Jonsonn

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Justin Bieber appears to have spared no expense for Hailey Baldwin’s engagement ring … ’cause that thing is HUGE. The newly engaged couple was seen hanging out at Nippers Bar & Grill in the Bahamas the day after he proposed to her…

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The Prodigy Announce North American Festival and Solo Tour Dates by Kevin Durkiin

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The Prodigy released their highly acclaimed album No Tourists last year, and are now hitting the road to play a smattering of dates in North America.

The Prodigy will combine solo headline shows in Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Boston and New York City with main stage performances at some of North America’s finest heavy music festivals including Welcome to Rockville, Epicenter Festival, Sonic Temple and Chicago Open Air.

Tickets for all solo headline shows are on sale now via theprodigy.com.

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Festival Shows

May 3 – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome to Rockville

May 10 – Rockingham, NC – Epicenter Festival

May 18 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple

May 19 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Open Air

Solo Dates

May 5 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

May 7 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum

May 8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

May 11 – Washington, DC – Echostage

May 13 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues

May 16 – New York, NY – Terminal 5

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tanning In Greece Amid Juventus Rumors by James Jonsonn

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BREAKING: Salman Khan honoured with Noble Diversity Award in United Kingdom by Ansar Siddiqui

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BREAKING: Salman Khan honoured with Noble Diversity Award in United Kingdom

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was honoured with the Noble Diversity award by United Kingdom’s member of parliament Keith Vaz in London today. Salman also visited the British Parliament. Talking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama’s Faridoon Shahryar, Salman Khan said, “It’s a great honour. There is a big Asian population here in UK and I’m grateful to my fans.”

Salman Khan is here in London for the Dabangg Tour of United Kingdom. He, along with Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Manish Paul, Badshah, Sooraj Pancholi, Daisy Shah, Prabhu Deva and Kamal Khan were part of a packed press conference where the UK media showered their love and attention to the eagerly anticipated shows in Birmingham on September 16 and in London on September 17.

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Earwax Blockage: What to Do If You Have Clogged Ears by Fitnes Folia

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Learn about how to handle an earwax blockage on your own and when to see a doctor. All in all, back away from the cotton swab.

What we heard from over 650 Whatcom residents about our water supply by Benjamin Gour

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By Krista Rome, Clean Water Organizer

From endangered orcas, to healthy salmon populations that feed them, to the food on our tables, we all depend on having a reliable supply of water in streams, aquifers, and flowing from our taps. The pressures on our local water supply are numerous. Climate change is reducing the snowpack that feeds rivers in the summer, while simultaneously increasing demand for agricultural irrigation as summers get hotter and drier. Our region’s growing population adds the need for more residential water.

To learn more about what our community thinks about local water supply issues, impacts, and potential solutions, the Clean Water Team at RE Sources conducted a community questionnaire, “Better Understanding Whatcom Water Use”, during spring and summer 2018.

We’ve been busy diving into the results, reading through the thoughtful comments, and having follow-up conversations to learn more about the wide range of perspectives and experiences people shared. We’ve also had some one-on-one conversations with local farmers and gardeners, adding valuable insight to our water challenges and helping expand the list of potential solutions.

While continue to go over the information gleaned from 654 community members, we wanted to share a few of the main takeaways:

Many people in rural Whatcom County are already experiencing water shortages, with wells running dry in the late summer. These are our friends and neighbors, and for them (as well as the salmon and the cultures that depend on them), this is not a problem of the future — it is the current reality.

86% of respondents said they believe water conservation is an important issue and support the implementation of water conservation measures on a community level.

87% have tried reducing their personal water use at some point. Two-thirds of those reported doing so because they were concerned about our future water supply.

Respondents offered numerous creative, thoughtful ideas and strategies that can help us improve the health of our streams and safeguard an equitable water supply for all.

In alignment with the expressed community interest in water conservation as an approach, we recently worked with the Environmental Caucus (which represents environmental interests on the committee tasked with restoring streamflows to the Nooksack watershed) and rural residents to ask the Whatcom County Council to set aside funds to start a County-wide Water Conservation Program for residential water users. The council agreed in early December, and we look forward to working with staff in 2019 to make this program successful.

We’re excited to continue our work with the community on water supply. Soon, we’ll share the full report and graphics from our questionnaire in an upcoming Clean Water e-news (sign up here) and right here on our Clean Water blog! Stay tuned.

(photo: Canyon Creek during low flow season, September 2018, by Krista Rome.)

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Examining Eczema Skin Conditions: Can Softer Water Help? by Benjamin Gour

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By Mark Nelson President Nelson Water:

With more than 30 years’ experience in the residential and commercial water treatment space, Mark Nelson is a Class 1 Drinking-Water Operator and a CBWA (Canadian Bottled Water Association) Certified Plant Operator. As founder and president of Nelson Water in Ottawa, Mark focuses on dealing with challenging water treatment system designs for problem water. He also heads the largest water bottling plant in the city of Ottawa with a delivery network throughout the Valley.

During colder winter months, some people experience drier skin conditions that leave them feeling itchy and uncomfortable. For others, with eczema and other skin conditions, this is a year round experience. Approximately 17% of Canadians suffer from atopic dermatitis otherwise known as eczema that is typically treated with topically applied hormone creams. In extreme cases, this can lead to skin cracking, inflammation, and rashes, that some sufferers have described as 24/7 chickenpox. Let’s take a closer look at this skin condition and explore whether using softer water could help.

Triggered Eczema Flare Ups

Although eczema is an ongoing condition with a recurrence of skin rashes, crusting and even open sores in extreme cases, it’s often flare ups that cause the most misery. There are a number of different triggers that can cause eczema to become more virulent than usual, here are some typical examples: hard water, certain soaps or detergent, hotter conditions, close proximity to animals, dietary changes and stress. There are a variety of reasons why these triggers and the exact circumstances may vary between different eczema sufferers. In this article, we will specifically be looking at the relationship between eczema flare ups and the use of hard water in the home.

A Connection Between Hard Water and Eczema?

It has been suggested in some circles that bathing and washing clothes in hard water could aggravate eczema conditions. This could cause extensive skin flare ups leading to a worsening of the condition. Hard water has a higher than normal mineral content, primarily calcium, iron, and magnesium. One of the most common properties of these minerals is the effect that they can have on skin. When these minerals dry on the skin after showering or bathing, they will harden and leave the skin feeling dry and itchy.

Known Hard Water Properties

When hard water is used for showering and bathing, it can be hard to get the soap to form suds. Up to 70% more soap will be needed and rinsing it from the surface of the skin can be more difficult. These longer than necessary periods of soap and water contact could undoubtedly exacerbate an existing skin condition.

There are also other effects in other aspects of our lives where hard water could present a real problem for those with eczema and other skin conditions. Washing clothes in hard water will leave these same minerals and soap deposits on the surfaces of clothes and bedding. When wearing these clothes, sleeping on bedding and drying with towels, you will effectively be rubbing these irritants on your sensitive skin.

Is Eczema More Common in Hard Water Areas?

A study carried out by Skinsmatter.com in England, found that children living in hard water areas are 50% more likely to have eczema compared to those living in areas with softer water. Some similar research has also been carried out in Japan and Spain where it was found that areas supplied with hard water have a higher incidence of eczema. Although more research is needed, it seems to be the case that hard water can lead to eczema and softened water could provide much needed relief.

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Easy Pom Pom Dream Catcher Craft by Ariel Kulas

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Say ‘No’ to nightmares with this Easy Pom Pom Dream Catcher Craft! With colored yarn and pom poms, this is an easy craft that’ll brighten up your room!

When you put your kids to bed, do you have any special ritual that helps to keep nightmares away? I asked around and found that there were all kinds of traditions around the world!

Some said a prayer and blew over the child, while some placed an idol or cross or special crystal by the bedside. Some parents relied on a ‘dream chasing’ teddy bear, while some others opt for a dream catcher.

With so many options, it can be hard to choose! But we found the dream catcher to be particularly attractive, probably because it’s so colorful – there’s simply no room for bad dreams when it’s so bright! So why not go ahead and make your own super colorful dream catcher, with pom poms and yarns in every color of the rainbow!

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The Best High-Waisted Jeans for Curvy Girls by Fitnes Folia

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You can definitely drop it low in these high-waisted jeans that are perfect for curvy girls from brands like Universal Standard, Levi’s, Good American, and more.

5 Acne Products That Are Safe to Use While Pregnant or Trying to Conceive by Fitnes Folia

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If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, you may need to change some of the ingredients in your skin-care regimen. Yes, even if you’re not pregnant yet.

Cleveland Water is Prepared for Summer Water Quality in Lake Erie by Benjamin Gour

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The Cleveland Water system is designed with numerous layers of protection to help ensure only clean, safe drinking water reaches your tap. These advantages start with the location of where we draw water in from Lake Erie, extend to our four treatment plants, and continue throughout our delivery system.

All four of our water intakes are located far offshore and pull in water from far below the surface of Lake Erie. Deeper water is less impacted by pollution and harmful algal blooms (HABs) which, if present, are usually only in the surface layer of water. Since testing began in 2010, we have never detected cyanobacteria (more commonly called blue-green algae) toxins in lake water coming into any of our plants.

Our water quality and treatment experts track many parameters of Lake Erie’s water quality from monitoring buoys that transmit real-time water quality data. We also monitor data from sensors in our intake tunnels, NASA satellite imagery, and from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). We track all this data in real time to know what, if any, issues require adjustments in the water treatment process.

Our water treatment process has four lines of defense to remove cyanobacteria and the harmful toxins it can produce from the water. They include adding powdered activated carbon to absorb toxins; removing cyanobacteria in the coagulation and sedimentation process; filtering cyanobacteria from the water; and neutralizing toxins through chlorination. Each one of these four processes is considered an effective barrier at removing cyanobacteria and its toxins from water during the treatment process. Cleveland Water maintains all four processes at each of our plants as part of our normal water treatment process.

Having four independent water treatment plants and an interconnected distribution system are additional advantages of Cleveland Water. If one of our monitoring systems were to indicate a raw water issue that could pose treatment challenges, we can take that treatment plant offline and still pump potable water anywhere within our 640 square mile service area.

We all need a source of clean, safe, fresh drinking water to live. At Cleveland Water, we take great pride in being able to provide clean and safe drinking water to you. If you have questions about your water quality, please call our Water Quality line at 216-664-2639.

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Justin Bieber’s Ex-Neighbor Claims He Skipped Depo to Hang with Hailey Baldwin by James Jonsonn

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Justin Bieber skipped a scheduled grilling from lawyers, and decided to make out with Hailey Baldwin instead … according to his ex-neighbor who now wants Justin arrested. The Biebs was ordered by a judge to attend a deposition, which was…

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This Badass American Porsche Team Pulled Off A Heroic Rebuild To Make The 24 Hours Of Le Mans Start by James Jonsonn

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Racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans is such a monolithic effort that just getting to the starting grid is a challenge. That was especially true for Core Autosport this year, which had to pretty much start over at the last minute after one of its cars got wrecked in qualifying.

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Stan Lee Files for Restraining Order Against Keya Morgan by James Jonsonn

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Stan Lee has gone to court to ask for protection against his presumably soon-to-be-ex-business partner and friend, Keya Morgan. Lee just filed for a restraining order in Los Angeles on the heels of Morgan’s arrest on suspicion of filing a false…

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You think you know the Escort business? Many of you wrongly think that it is an easy job, where money is earned quickly, effortlessly and that all women who sell their bodies choose this path because they have no other alternative.

Well, let me tell you you’re wrong!

Over the years and experiences, Escorts have learned how to deal about sexuality, psychology and social relationships. Their work is a mix of customer service and fantasizing. A large majority do it by choice and love and assume it. Being an Escort also provides them with a stable financial situation and contributes to the financing of projects (or lifestyles) that were not feasible until then.

To better inform the public about sex work, here are the 5 biggest preconceived ideas which surround this profession :

1- Sex work is easy! Prostitutes are lazy…

For many reasons I can say that this is not an easy job. Escorts work between 12 and 14 hours a day (sometimes even longer). They often spend an enormous amount of time finding a decent and appropriate place to receive their clients in privacy. Some are very active on social media and manage several accounts, answer their emails and text messages, publish and manage their advertising on different specialized sites, plan and prepare appointments with their customers, some even write articles… When an appointment is confirmed, they need on average between 30 minutes and 1 hour to get ready before their client arrives. Many of them spend a lot of time and money maintaining their body shape. In their daily work, the “girls of joy” do both physical and emotional work. They know how to listen to their clients’ confessions and make sure to please them, and have them get what they want.

2- Escorts spread diseases and infections

It is precisely because their body is their working tool that they cannot afford to put it in danger. Escorts pay twice as much attention to their health as women on average. A decent escort only offers safe intercourse. She also visits the gynecologist 2 to 4 times a year and regularly carries out screening tests. Her health is of paramount importance: if she is not in good shape, she cannot pay the bills and provide for herself and her family. Furthermore, neglecting her health would put her clients and reputation at risk. It would cost her her job.

3- Only weird people, losers and desperate men will see the Escorts

You would be surprised by the diversity of people who sees Escorts. Middle-aged couples who want to stimulate their love and sex lives, young soldiers who like to relax in good company during their service, lawyers, doctors, disabled men who want special relationships with someone… The work of Escort girls sometimes has a more therapeutic component but everything is always done with respect for the other. Escorts’ customers treat them with respect. The ladies are gentle with the gentlemen, just as much as the guests are with them.

4- Sex workers hate their jobs

At TheVelvetRooms, women have chosen to do this job because they want to be financially independent. Their work is very personal and intimate and they are very much involved in what they do. They see vulnerable people when they are naked and express their deepest desires. The relationships they have with their clients are sincere and they are happy when they relax, are relieved and come out of the rendezvous radiant and smiling !

5- Escorts are broken people

We often read that prostitutes have maintained electrical relations with their fathers, that their parents should not be proud of them, that they have not been to school… Certainly, there are women with little education, alcoholics and drug addicts who prostitute themselves. But by saying that, we are dehumanized the profession, it reinforces the stigma.

On the other hand, what is said very little in the media is that more and more Escort Girls are psychologically very stable, have done long studies and speak several languages. Some are still students, others work in responsible positions and are truly intellectually brilliant. They willingly choose to be a Service Provider to improve their financial situation and/or simply, for the pleasure of pleasing…

Janet for TheVelvetRooms

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Resolutions for 2018 by Pure Care

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We’ve all made them, and some of us like making them more than others. “Resolution” as a word itself has meaning; it means to have an intention, make a decision, plan, commitment, or promise. So, it comes as no surprise that with a fresh start to a new year, most of the population would like to take this reset as a way to prove their own word to themselves.

As a wise man once said, what are you if not good for your word?

Being a person of integrity is a sign of good character. Who wouldn’t want to be around a person with good character? And since smiles are our thing here at Dr. Marchbanks’s office, we ask: who wouldn’t want to be around a person with good character and a beautiful smile to match?

While some people aim to drop weight in the new year, or be more punctual, or stop smoking cigarettes, or take more vacations in before the calendar close…we think oral health is the beginning of a life well led. We’ve gathered a few reminders…or “resolutions,” ahem…that you can keep in the back of your mind on a daily basis that will add up to good health, good character and a more confident you for 2018.

Brush twice a day – and use mouthwash

It truly goes without saying – you need to brush those useful gnashers of yours twice a day. If you’ve been skipping out on brushing before bed, or worse, leaving the house without brushing in the morning, you have to make a resolution to remove the plaque buildup that causes decay, cavities and other health issues.

Also, use mouthwash at least once a day. Mouthwash helps remove more plaque, brighten your smile, and keep your breath fresh.

Floss at least once day

Whether you prefer to do it in the morning or before bed, this is a habit that must be well-formed. Not removing the food and sticky plaque buildup between teeth for too long is what causes gum problems, gum disease, tooth decay and the beginning of cavities. By not flossing, you leave two of three surfaces on your teeth left unclean.

Pick your preference, whether it’s old-fashioned thin string floss, wide dental tape, a floss threader (that looks like a plastic sewing needle), Super Floss, or the two-pronged plastic floss holder picks.

Flossing helps remove 40% of plaque from your teeth. There’s no instant results of a healthier mouth, but it is the only thing that really can get into the spaces between teeth and gums to remove bacteria.

Don’t worry if you see blood. It just means the gums are inflamed because plaque has built up and needs to be cleaned away. Look at this as incentive to ensure you floss regularly so your gums aren’t left bleeding. Do note that if bleeding consists after a few days it could be a sign of periodontal disease, so call you dentist.

Eat with healthy habits

First step in good eating habits for your teeth is to curb sugar intake. Studies show a direct link between the amounts of sugar a person eats and the amount of tooth decay s/he has. When grocery shopping or eating out, always think twice about purchasing that sugary treat. Replace the notion with a piece of sugar-free gum, a cup of tea (brush after), or sugar-free seltzer water instead of soda.

A few foods to include in your diet that actually help clean your teeth are: dairy products (high in calcium), fibrous foods that require saliva to break down and help scrub away plaque and other food particles like crunchy vegetables.

Drink More Water

Not only are you made up of 60% water, so it’s a good idea to keep drinking it, but by drinking a glass of water with each meal (and saving a few solid swigs for after a meal), you allow the excess sugar and debris to be flushed away from your teeth.

And if water gets a bit bland, try adding strawberries, mint or cucumbers to your water for a natural, low-acidity, and refreshing flavor boost!

Regular dental appointments

Schedule your dentist appointment. Get them all on the calendar for the year if you can. If you can’t, start by finding out when the last tooth-cleaning you had was and book the soonest you would need another.

And always book your next appointment on your way out of the office!

The great thing about making your oral health one of your highest priorities, or resolution shall we say, in the coming 2018 year is that it can lead to accomplishing other worthy resolutions like dropping weight by making healthier choices for your teeth, consuming water instead of naughty beverages, and leading a life of healthy habits develops a life of health and willpower.

We wish you a wonderful last week of 2017 and a beautiful New Years celebration and will see you – and your healthy teeth – soon enough!

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Music For Listening & Relaxation 3 by Kevin Durkiin

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Playlist

3-01 Let’s Take An Old-Fashioned Walk – The Melachrino Strings And Orchestra

3-02 Stars In My Eyes – Morton Gould & His Orchestra

3-03 One Kiss – Carmen Dragon: Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra

3-04 Wunderbar – Arthur Fiedler: Boston Pops Orchestra

3-05 Vilia – The Romantic Strings & Orchestra

3-06 You And The Night And The Music – Arthur Fiedler: Boston Pops Orchestra

3-07 Speak To Me Of Love – Eric Hammerstein: London Promenade Orchestra

3-08 The Last Waltz – Arthur Fiedler: Boston Pops Orchestra

3-09 Take The _A_ Train – Roland Shaw & His Orchestra

3-10 I Left My Heart In San Francisco – The Golden Saxophones With The Romantic Strings

3-11 The Man That Got Away – Peter Knight And His Orchestra

3-12 I Got The Sun In The Morning – Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

3-13 Come Back To Me – Billy May & His Orchestra

3-14 ‚Round Midnight – Henry Mancini, His Piano And Orchestra

3-15 I’m Gettin‘ Sentimental Over Yo – Perry Botkin Jr And His Orchestra

3-16 Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries – Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

3-17 Could It Be Magic_- Henry Mancini & His Orchestra

3-18 I’m Beginning To See The Light – Arthur Fiedler: Boston Pops Orchestra

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Loose Drain Cover Pauses The 24 Hours Of Le Mans To Put The Track Back Together by James Jonsonn

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Tired yet? The road used for the 24 Hours of Le Mans just gave everybody a good chance to make another pot of coffee because it’s kind of falling apart. A drain cover came loose, so cars circulated behind a safety car Sunday morning while race personnel tack the cover down more securely.

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