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Best selling British author Sir Terry Pratchett dies, aged 66Saturday, March 14, 2015
British author Terry Pratchett, best known for the Discworld series of fantasy novels, has died at the age of 66. Pratchett was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer’s in 2007, following his diagnosis he donated to Alzheimer’s charities and became a public face of the disease
Pratchett spoke out for the right of an individual to assisted suicide. However, Larry Finlay, of Pratchett’s publisher Transworld, said that the author did not die of suicide but of natural causes at home “with his cat sleeping on his bed, surrounded by his family,”
British Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to Pratchett. He said “Sad to hear of Sir Terry Pratchett’s death, his books fired the imagination of millions and he fearlessly campaigned for dementia awareness.”
A writer since his teens, Pratchett first came to prominence with the Discworld novel The Colour of Magic in 1983, and at his peak was publishing three books a year, writing over 70 in total. Alzheimer’s slowed but did not end his writing, with a final novel, the fourth book in the Long Earth series due in the summer of 2015. He was knighted for services to literature in 2009.
News of Pratchett’s death was made via his official Twitter account in the persona of Death, a character in many of his novels, with the tweet: “AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.”
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Who Is Having Plastic Surgery: A Look at Its Uses
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If you look in the mirror and see someone that is much older than they want to look, plastic surgery may be right for you. There are advancements that have been made in cosmetic surgery to allow more people to be able to look the way they want to look. There are many people who do not realize that they are great candidates for cosmetic surgery and that it is actually within their budget.
While many actors and actresses are getting the procedure done in an attempt to get more work or keep their classic looks, many everyday individuals are now finding that they can have the youthful look they want too. You may be an ideal candidate for a facelift if you simply want to look a few years younger. The procedure does not take a long time and will give you the results you want with a limited amount of recovery time.
The recovery process after plastic surgery used to be very painful and often took a very long amount of time. There was a lot of intense bruising and even obvious scarring at times. There are new methods to achieve even better results with no scarring, minimal bruising, and faster recovery. You can have years taken off of your appearance. The surgery will remove sagging skin from under your chin, slightly tighten the skin around your eyes to cut down on the amount of wrinkles that can be seen, and even decrease frown lines. When you go into surgery for your facelift, you may also want to talk to the surgeon about taking care of any other issues you have with your face at the same time. This will allow you to miss less time from work and recovery from multiple surgeries at the same time. An eyelift, Rhinoplasty, or lip reduction can typically be done at the same time.
If you have recently lost a lot of weight, a facelift may also be ideal for you. The procedure will tighten the skin on your face to allow your new, thinner face to shine through. When you lose weight, the skin on your body, including your face may sag. When this happens, it can make you feel less confident about your overall look. The procedure will allow you to look as good as you feel. It is important to talk to the surgeon about your recent weight loss to ensure that you are healthy enough for the plastic surgery and if there is a period you should wait before having the surgery. This will allow you to rest assured that you are going to get the best results that you possibly can and that you can look great and feel great too.
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On the campaign trail in the USA, July 2016Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The following is the third edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories.
In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: two individuals previously interviewed by Wikinews announce their candidacies for the Reform Party presidential nomination; a former Republican Congressman comments on the Republican National Convention; and Wikinews interviews an historic Democratic National Convention speaker.
On the campaign trail in the USA, October 2020Monday, November 2, 2020
The following is the sixth and final edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories.
This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail: the Free and Equal Elections Foundation holds two presidential debates, three candidates who did not participate in those debates give their final pleas to voters, and three political pundits give their predictions on the outcome of the election.
By Jake Devenz
Two very popular home DVD workouts created by two very popular personal trainers. I am talking about the P90X workout and the Chalean Extreme. These two workout systems are amongst the best home workouts in the nation. So what is the difference between the two, and if you are thinking about picking on of these up what are the differences you should know about? Let us first start by explaining what each workout consists of.
The P90X Workout by Tony Horton:
P90X could arguably be the best and most effective home DVD workout video in the history of home DVD workout videos. It has been used by regular Joe’s like you and me as well as some of the world’s finest professional athletes. All with one purpose in mind, to get your body in the best shape it has ever been in. The P90X may not be for everyone. This is a high intensity and fairly difficult workout that should not be taken lightly. Someone who is not in moderately good shape should not start out with the P90X.
The Chalean Extreme by Chalene Johnson:
The Chalean Extreme is a newer workout then the P90X, and definitely in the same league as the P90X. The Chalean Extreme has not been tested by time, but everyone that tries this workout absolutely loves it. This workout is much better to start with if you are not in that great of shape. But do not underestimate it, I nearly threw up on day two my first time doing the workouts. This home workout system has the goal of building muscle in order to burn fat. Chalene Johnson says often, ‘Muscle Burns Fat.’ And burning fat is the goal.
The Differences:
Time: P90X is 60 to 90 minute workouts every day, where the Chalean Extreme is typically 45 to 60 minutes. Both workout programs have a length of 90 days and options for advanced training that goes beyond the 90 day mark.
Equipment: The P90X uses resistance bands a lot more and in my opinion a lot more effectively. Plus the P90X involves chin-ups. Therefore you must have a chin up bar for your doorway. The Chalean Extreme is much more effective with dumbbells, and does not use chin ups or pull ups. Therefore you do not need to purchase the chin up bar, but I would suggest having a good set of dumbbells.
Exercises: It is obvious that the exercises are going to be pretty different and the only real way for you to know what you like more is to experience both. With that said, the P90X is slightly more intense in its workouts, but both are extremely effective.
Trainers: P90X is taught by a man, Tony Horton. Chalean Extreme is taught by a woman, Chalene Johnson. Do not be fooled to thing that Chalean Extreme is easy because it is taught by a lady. Sometimes I think Chalene Johnson is a robot. She is crazy strong and will stretch you to your max.
Both workouts are intense, and the right one for you is going to come down to what you prefer.
About the Author: Jake is a fitness junkie who writes to let people know the importance of working out and eating right. Jake suggests checking out the
P90x DVD Set
or the
Turbo Fire Workout
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Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101Sunday, January 27, 2008
Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101.
Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States.
Schreckengost’s peers included the far more famous designers Raymond Loewy and Norman Bel Geddes.
In 2000, the Cleveland Museum of Art curated the first ever retrospective of Schreckengost’s work. Stunning in scope, the exhibition included sculpture, pottery, dinnerware, drawings, and paintings.
Interviews, for a lot of people, are the hardest part of a job search. Not to worry my friend, with a little preparation, you will ace the interview and then some. Just like when you take an exam, you have to study to be confident in getting a good grade. Interviews are no different, except not as nerve wrecking. It’s rather simple to prepare for an interview and I have listed them for you. Interview Preparation First off, you have to have an idea of the questions you will be asked. Sit down and think about the questions you would ask if you were the one conducting the interview. As a note, you can’t possibly anticipate every question, but think of the biggest ones. Doing this little exercise will provide you with a base to answer whatever the employer throws at you. Key, first impressions are everything. When it comes to an interview, being presentable can make or break your chancing of getting the job. This includes showing up clean shaved, showered, haircut, in other words look professional. Just make sure you don’t over do it (too much perfume). Even though what you say will sell you the most, body language has a huge affect on you communication. An experienced interviewer can read your body language like a professional poker player. While you may not be able to hide the messages your body sends, you can still control the things you say. In Summary This is just a simple, brief overview of what you can do to prepare yourself for an interview. Keep in mind the questions you have thought up and most importantly remain calm and collective. You will have success with this little insight but you can check out more information about interviews and what to expect by heading over HERE. Best of Luck and God Bless
StarOffice 8 launchedTuesday, September 27, 2005
Sun Microsystems has released StarOffice 8 today. StarOffice 8 is a commercial office suite that includes word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing and database applications.
According to Sun, StarOffice 8 “provides excellent compatibility with Microsoft Office”. This new version improves Word, Excel and PowerPoint import and export filters, improving support for password-protected Word and Excel files and presentations with complex animations, autoshapes and slide transitions. StarOffice 8 also includes a Microsoft Office macro converter allowing many Microsoft Office macros to work in StarOffice.
StarOffice 8 is also the first commercial office suite to support the OASIS Open Document Format for Office Applications (OpenDocument). OpenDocument is an XML based file format created by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards. Massachusetts has recently announced the plan to switch to OpenDocument format. Microsoft has said it will not support the OpenDocument format.
StarOffice 8 is based on the open source OpenOffice.org project. OpenOffice.org was founded July 2000, by Sun with the release of StarOffice code under two open source licenses.
StarOffice 8 is available as a download from Sun’s Web site for $69.95, or packaged product can be ordered for $99.95. Enterprise customers can purchase StarOffice 8 for $35 (£20) per user. OpenOffice.org is available for free from openoffice.org.