Van Dyck portrait saved for UK

The National Portrait Gallery has successfully raised the £10m required to keep Sir Anthony Van Dyck's final self-portrait in the UK.



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Mexico illegal iron ore ship seized

Mexican authorities say they have seized a ship belonging to a drugs cartel which was carrying 68,000 tonnes of illegal iron ore.



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Dylan's Rolling Stone lyrics on sale

Bob Dylan's original hand-written lyrics for Like a Rolling Stone are to be sold at auction in New York in June.



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Devonport Classic

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The Devonport Classic is an annual 5K, 10K and 15K running/walking event in Auckland. The scenic route runs along Cheltenham beach, the harbour waterfront and on to North Head.

All races start and end at Fort Takapuna, Vauxhall Road, Devonport. The route to the finish line for all courses takes participants on a final complete loop of the Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, past the underground fort with breathtaking views out to Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf.

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VIDEO: One-minute World News

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Actor Bob Hoskins dies aged 71

British actor Bob Hoskins, best known for films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Long Good Friday, dies of pneumonia at the age of 71.



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VIDEO: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford 'to get help'

Controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is to take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse, his lawyer says.



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Outdoor grills banned in Beijing

The authorities in Beijing are banning popular outdoor grills amid fears of rising pollution.



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Unesco warns Australia over reef

Unesco threatens to list the Great Barrier Reef as an endangered heritage site, amid controversy over a plan to dump dredged sediment.



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Welfare and tax boost for Brazil poor

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff announces an increase in social security payments and tax cuts ahead of her re-election campaign in October.



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VIDEO: The tale of two Europes: New and old

Trade union protests are due to be held across Europe. The BBC's Chris Morris and Matthew Price report from Warsaw and Lisbon.



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Police quiz Adams on woman's murder

Northern Ireland republican leader Gerry Adams spends the night in custody after being arrested in connection with the 1972 murder of mother-of-10 Jean McConville.



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Twin blasts hit India express train

One woman died and 14 others were injured in a bomb attack aboard a train at a railway station in the southern Indian city of Chennai, officials say.



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Follow NBA example, Redskins urged

The fallout of the Clippers race row spreads to American football, with a leading US senator urging the Washington Redskins to change their "degrading" name.



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Ex-Nokia boss' pay-off rises to $33m

Former Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop receives a bigger-than-expected pay-off, as the firm finalises the sale of it handset business to Microsoft.



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Toronto's Rob Ford 'to go to rehab'

Controversial Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is to take a leave of absence to seek help for substance abuse, his lawyer says.



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VIDEO: Could wearable tech boost our output?

A study carried out by Goldsmiths, University of London found that some wearable technology could boost productivity by 8%.



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VIDEO: Polish FM on solving Ukraine crisis

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, who has played a leading role in European diplomacy in the Ukraine crisis, has called for unity within the EU against Russian efforts to destabilise Ukraine.



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Prince Harry and Cressida split up

Prince Harry and his girlfriend Cressida Bonas have broken up after two years together, with the split said to be "amicable".



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Republicans block minimum wage rise

Senate Republicans block a Democratic-backed rise in the US minimum wage, as the two parties stake out positions ahead of November's election.



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Nigeria march over girls' abductions

Women in Nigeria march to demand that more be done to secure the release of 230 schoolgirls abducted by militants two weeks ago.



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VIDEO: Sao Paulo's squatter communities

Brazil's wealth has grown in the past decade but deep inequalities remain, nowhere more so than the country's biggest city of Sao Paulo.



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Afghan flood death toll rises

The death toll from last week's flash floods in northern Afghanistan rises to nearly 150.



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North Sea 'Atlantis' hit by tsunami

A prehistoric "Atlantis" in the North Sea may have been abandoned after being hit by a 5m tsunami 8,200 years ago.



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Advertising

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There are 6 300x250px advertising slots on the New Zealand Running Calendar website in the right column, which appear on all pages on this website.

Current Pricing

Each ad slot is NZ$295 + GST per month. A 5% discount is available for bookings of 3 months or more and 10% for six months. To get the discount you must pay in advance.

Payment is required up front at least 30 days before the ad is due to start. If the ad is booked less than 30 days in advance then payment is required immediately to secure the booking.

Ads currently get approximately 80,000 to 90,000 impressions per month with an average click-through rate of 0.35%. Note that trail running events tend to get a higher click through rate than road running events.

The minimum purchase is 1 month, but part-months after that are acceptable, e.g. 6 weeks in total.

Ads are displayed in random order, i.e. you cannot pay more to always appear at the top.

Ad space availability

We have the following availability:

- 1 ad space available from June 1st to 30th

- 1 ad space available from July 16th to 31st

- 1 ad space available from September 1st

- 1 ad space available from October 1st

Please note, we frequently sell out six months in advance (or more) so it pays to book your advertising in as soon as possible, several months out from when the ad would start.

If you wish to advertise please email chris@runningcalendar.co.nz as soon as possible to lock in advertising dates.

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Xi demands action after China blast

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges "decisive actions" against terror attacks in Xinjiang after deadly bomb and knife attack at a railway station.



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IMF approves $17bn Ukraine bailout

The International Monetary Fund approves a bailout for Ukraine, to help the country's beleaguered economy.



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Two dead in Vancouver mill shooting

Two people have died and two are injured after a former employee opened fire at a Vancouver-area lumber mill.



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Gerry Adams held over widow's murder

Northern Ireland politician Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Fein, is questioned by police over the 1972 IRA murder of mother-of-10 Jean McConville.



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Derailed train bursts into flames

A train derails and catches fire in the US state of Virginia, sending a huge fireball into the air and forcing the evacuation of hundreds from nearby buildings.



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Wilko Johnson has cancer surgery

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson has a major operation in an attempt to treat his pancreatic cancer.



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Facebook launches mobile ad network

Facebook announces its own mobile ad network to place adverts inside third-party apps, putting it into competition with Google and Apple.



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Computer glitch causes airport delays

Passengers are facing disruption at UK airports across the country after an IT glitch resulted in lengthy queues forming at immigration desks.



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US Fed in further stimulus pull back

The US Federal Reserve announces a further pullback of its stimulus efforts, trimming its monthly bond-purchases by an addition $10bn to $45bn.



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Iraqi vote held in security lockdown

Iraq holds its first parliamentary vote since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago, as at least 14 people are killed in sporadic violence.



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VIDEO: Obituary: Bob Hoskins

British actor Bob Hoskins, who was best known for roles in The Long Good Friday and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, has died of pneumonia at the age of 71.



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Jeremy Paxman to quit Newsnight

Jeremy Paxman announces he is quitting BBC Two's Newsnight programme after 25 years at the helm.



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Warming boosts UK flooding risk

A citizen science project suggests climate change really has increased the risk of floods in the UK.



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Government backs UK spaceport plan

The government backs plans for a UK spaceport and a huge expansion of the UK space industry



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Warnings on S Korea ferry 'ignored'

The owner of the sunken South Korean ferry ignored a captain's warnings about the ship's stability, prosecutors say, as two company officials are detained.



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Children 'killed in Aleppo strike'

An air strike by Syrian government forces hits a school in Aleppo and kills at least 18 people, including 10 children, activists say.



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Power back as Pakistan PM pays bill

Power supplies to the Pakistani prime minister's office have been restored after they were cut off because of unpaid bills, officials say.



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Earth's last warm phase probed

Scientists tie together ice and marine records from 120,000 years ago to paint a picture of Earth's poles when they were warmer than today.



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Modi accused of India poll violation

India's Election Commission accuses the main opposition BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of violating the election code.



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VIDEO: Building a refugee camp from scratch

As a huge new refugee camp for Syrians opens in Jordan, the BBC's Yolande Knell looks at how the facility was planned from scratch.



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Truth About Abs - Mike Geary

By Jerold Croft

Mike Geary is the author of the incredibly popular Truth About Abs program. He has became one of the most resounding names as the six pack hype surged. Mike Geary is a bona fide Internet celebrity and is often refereed to as "the abs man".

Researching anything related to six packs and ripped abs always lead to websites touting a book that has constantly captured the attention of fitness community. This only confirms that that the Truth About Abs written by Mike Geary is one of the most popular fitness e-book of its generation.

He also realized through his work that most people did not understand how their bodies worked and how to combine nutrition and fitness in a dynamic way in order to achieve fantastic fitness results. This is how "Truth About Abs" came into being. Mike Geary saw a gap in understanding and he wanted to provide illumination for those who were looking for it among the chaos of information.

To date his Ebook has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is currently a contributing author for Muscle & Fitness Magazine and Oxygen Magazine. He also dedicates time to write eZineArticles as a Platinum Expert Fitness Author, and has published articles in more than 1,300 fitness websites. While describing a program as a "lifestyle" may seem a bit cliche, it is the truth. This is truly a comprehensive program that takes into consideration several areas of your wellness - emotional and physical.

Without attention to these key areas, there can't be significant change. His long lines of fans and clients describe him as a man who practices what he preaches. He is known to maintain significantly low body fat by working out and maintaining his own set of six pack abs year round.

He does promise, however, that if you take responsibility for yourself and start to put your health and well-being first, you can be part of that select few and will not be disappointed with the results! If you want to see significant change in your life, you need to try this program.

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Explosion at China railway station

There has been an explosion at a railway station in China's western Xinjiang region, injuring a number of people, state media report.



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Botched US execution sparks review

The governor of the US state of Oklahoma orders a "full review" of the state's execution procedures following a botched execution.



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De La Hoya wants to buy LA Clippers

Boxing great Oscar De La Hoya is keen to buy into the LA Clippers after the team's owner was banned for life after making racist remarks.



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Opera star charged over tax evasion

Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe is charged with tax evasion for failing to declare 500,000 euros (£410,5000) of income.



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'Lab volcano' gives lightning clues

Researchers in Munich use a "volcano in the lab" to investigate the spectacular lightning in eruption plumes.



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Thailand to hold fresh election

Thailand says it will hold a fresh election on 20 July, after the Constitutional Court invalidated its protest-hit 2 February poll last month.



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VIDEO: Just what is it about Vladimir Putin?

Psychotherapist Lucy Beresford and pollster Deborah Mattison on the appeal of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.



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Afghans 'repel big attack on base'

Afghan forces say they have fought off a big assault by "foreign fighters' on an army base near the Pakistan border.



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VIDEO: Could wearable tech boost our output?

A study carried out by Goldsmiths, University of London found that some wearable technology could boost productivity by 8%.



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VIDEO: Polish FM on solving Ukraine crisis

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, who has played a leading role in European diplomacy in the Ukraine crisis, has called for unity within the EU against Russian efforts to destabilise Ukraine.



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Shameless star Threlfall to play Noah

Actor David Threlfall, best known as Frank Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless, is to play Noah in a new BBC adaptation of the Bible story.



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Prince Harry and Cressida split up

Prince Harry and his girlfriend Cressida Bonas have broken up after two years together, with the split said to be "amicable".



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Periodontist - A Deeper Look Into The Mouth Of The Profession

By Alisia Giannotti

When it comes to the science of good hygiene, we all know how important taking care of our gums and teeth are-though for many of us, genetics, absent-mindedness, costs, and/or insurance coverage can keep us from maintaining the overall health of our mouths-through proper brushing, flossing, and checkups with the dentist. Unfortunately, this can lead many of us to need more advanced care in the form of a periodontist. Though many of us have never even heard of this term, it is a vital profession in the science of teeth and gum care.

Periodontists are really defined by what periodontist procedures they can offer a patient- such as in gum disease treatments. Often, a patient who is having symptoms of gum disease has acquired these symptoms due to improper care of their teeth. Periodontal (gum) diseases, including periodontists and gingivitis, are serious infections that left untreated, lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.

While many patients need only a standard dentist for care, in many cases, it is recommended that they use a periodontist. This is because a periodontist can detect, diagnose, and treat gum disease with more accuracy than a dentist. This is why in the event of patient gum disease or dental implant needs, a dentist will often recommend a periodontist.

In proper gum treatment procedures, the second phase administered by a periodontist is closer inspection of the areas which have harbored plaque and caused gum disease. Depending on the extent of the remaining damage, and the willingness of the patient to begin proper dental hygiene, the treatment typically reduces the size of these pockets.

So, more specifically, what do periodontists do as regards periodontist procedures? For gum disease treatments, the care is typically administered in phases. The periodontist evaluates the extent of the damage to the gums and begins educating the patient on proper brushing, flossing, and plaque removal techniques. Plaque is removed and gum bleeding reduced.

A periodontist is a specialty dentist who can detect, diagnose, and treat gum disease and is able to administer advanced care to patients who may want or need the optimum dental health. From there, periodontists are able to offer their patients advanced dental care in the following areas: gum disease and dental implantation.

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Get Your Dream Smile With The Help Of An Affordable Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist

By Katy Parfait

If you do not like how your smile looks, you are definitely not alone. There are plenty of consumers who have diminished oral health and teeth that are missing or badly damaged. The good news is that you can count on Brooklyn NY affordable dentistry services to help you gain an smile that you are proud of.

The providers who work in these practices recognize that most consumers struggle to pay the costs of dental care. This is why the have established a number of very practical payment options. Best of all, many of their procedures are broken down into increments that are feasible and easy to pay.

Having your smile assessed is the very first step in this process. A lot of consumers delay in getting this done because they are fearful of the news that they will receive. The field of dentistry has advanced quite a bit, however, and many providers are capable of preserving even the most badly damaged teeth.

By finding out about the status of your oral health, you can start making efforts to get your mouth back on track. Resolving dental problems will give you fresh breath, an inviting smile and a life that is filled with less physical pain. Teeth that are badly damaged can be excruciating.

There are many benefits that people are surprised to gain when using these services. Healthy attractive smiles tend to make self confidence levels soar. This often allows consumers to become more aggressive in their professions and in other areas of life. They find it easier to be intimate and take part in social events.

The mouth is the one area in which most adults fail to invest in. Rather than letting your oral health continue to decline, it is best to find providers who can help you get the care and improvements you deserve. This will help you to preserve more of your natural teeth and to develop a smile that you are eager to show off.

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Chiropractic Helps To Alleviate Pinched Nerves In Plantation FL

By Jeanie Habib

Pinched nerves can cause excruciating pain. People will find it hard to move round or even to sit down with ease. Unfortunately, pills for addressing nerve pain tend to cause a number of side effects. This is why people often choose work with a Plantation FL chiropractor when seeking effective solutions.

When the vertebrae get shifted from their normal positions, nerves can become compressed. This will usually be the result of a jarring event or a repetitive motion injury. Resolving this problem often require chiropractors to use manual adjustment techniques.

Special stretching techniques and muscle stimulation therapies can help to alleviate the associated discomfort. Manual adjustments are performed gradually and thus, each chiropractic session will provide a measured amount of relief. Alleviating nerve compression will reduce the strain that has been placed on surrounding muscle groups.

You should know that your spine is an important communication avenue between your brain and the nerves. This means that compressed nerves can impact the transmission of essential messages along this pathway. This can diminish the functioning of your immune system, cause fatigue and even result in chemical imbalances as well as other health issues.

Because of this, people should go beyond simply dulling their discomfort. They have to make sure that the source of their pinched nerves is resolved. Until you regain optimal spinal alignment, you will likely experience a decline in your overall health. This can cause people to feel depressed, fatigues and out of sorts when dealing with this type of problem.

Working with a chiropractor is great way to learn more about the connection between spinal health and a person's health overall. You can additionally learn strategies for improving your life habits and gaining a better quality of life. With this information, you can move forward with a commitment to preserving and bolstering the health of your spine.

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Nigeria march over girls' abductions

A march will be held in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to press for the release of some 190 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist militants.



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VIDEO: Sao Paulo's squatter communities

Brazil's wealth has grown in the past decade but deep inequalities remain, nowhere more so than the country's biggest city of Sao Paulo.



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Europe rejects UK financial tax case

Europe's top court rejects the UK's challenge to an EU financial transactions tax (FTT), which ministers have said will hurt British firms and savers.



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Piracy sites are 'rife with scams'

Most popular pirate sites contain credit card scams, malware and/or other unwanted programs, says a media industry group.



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Alstom to consider $17bn GE offer

French engineering firm Alstom says it will consider a $16.9bn offer from US multinational General Electric for its energy business.



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VIDEO: Fierce storm blows US train off tracks

A severe storm that hit Peoria County, Illinois, was strong enough to blow an entire freight train off its tracks.



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Mars rover starts drilling again

Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover deploys its rock drill again after months spent travelling across the surface of the planet.



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Xbox One console to launch in China

Microsoft says its Xbox One gaming console will go on sale in China in September, months after a 14-year ban on consoles was lifted.



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Volcano eruptions have deep origins

Eruptions of the Hawaiian volcano Kilauea follow variations in the chemistry of Earth's deep mantle, scientists report.



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Baghdad Frankenstein book wins prize

Ahmed Saadawi's modern-day Frankenstein novel set in Baghdad has won the Arab world's top prize for fiction.



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Pre-pregnancy diet 'affects genes'

A mother's diet can permanently alter the functioning of her child's genes, even before conception, say scientists.



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Clippers owner race row ban welcomed

The lifetime ban imposed on the LA Clippers basketball team owner Donald Sterling over racist remarks receives widespread praise, with the team coach saying it is the "start of a healing process".



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Megacities contend with sinking land

Subsiding land is a bigger immediate problem for some of the world's big coastal cities than sea level rise, say scientists.



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MH370 wreckage claim downplayed

Australian officials co-ordinating the search for the missing Malaysian plane play down a company's claim it has identified possible wreckage.



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Russia 'must leave Ukraine in peace'

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia should "leave Ukraine in peace", as pro-Russian activists storm another security building in eastern Ukraine.



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Iraq goes to polls amid violence

Iraqis are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago.



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Dubai jails Scorpions drummer Kottak

The US drummer for the German rock band Scorpions has been sentenced to one month in jail in Dubai for offensive behaviour, local media say.



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VIDEO: Is Brazil facing a housing bubble?

House prices have soared in Brazil's big cities in the past few years as peoples' salaries have grown and mortgages have become more available.



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Pakistan 'failing' at-risk reporters

Pakistan's authorities have "almost completely failed" to protect journalists, says human rights group Amnesty International in a new report.



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Inmate dies in 'botched' execution

One of two death row prisoners who lost a case in the Oklahoma Supreme Court dies of a heart attack following an apparently botched lethal injection.



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Fibre 'helps heart-attack survivors'

If you have had a heart attack, eat plenty of fibre because it may improve your long-term chances of recovery, say researchers.



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eBay to repatriate $9bn cash to US

E-commerce giant eBay says it is repatriating almost $9bn (£5.3bn) of its cash held overseas back to the US, for potential acquisitions.



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Modi to vote in Indian election

Narendra Modi, the man tipped to be India's next prime minister, is set to vote in his home state of Gujarat in the seventh phase of India's poll.



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Syria blasts kill dozens in Homs

At least 37 people are killed in explosions in the Syrian city of Homs, after at least 14 die in a mortar attack in Damascus, officials say.



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Government PC made Muslim wiki edit

The charity that represents Wikipedia in the UK has condemned edits made from government computers after more insults and vandalism emerged.



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Satellite debris found in Amazon

A Brazilian fisherman in a remote Amazon region river finds debris from a European satellite launched from a base in neighbouring French Guyana.



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VIDEO: World Cup security 'only 20% trained'

Brazil has so far trained only around 20% of the private security guards needed to cover the 12 stadiums hosting World Cup matches in June and July this year.



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Amanda Knox 'delivered fatal blow'

The Italian judges who reinstated the guilty verdict against Amanda Knox say she delivered the knife blow that killed UK student Meredith Kercher.



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Yemen army in big al-Qaeda offensive

The Yemeni army launches a major offensive against al-Qaeda hideouts in the south, officials say, amid an ongoing campaign against militants.



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Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid (agg 0-5)

Real Madrid sail into their first Champions League final since 2002 with a 4-0 away win over holders Bayern Munich.



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VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe on cracking Broadway

Daniel Radcliffe talks about making the transition from screen to stage actor, and finding success on Broadway in New York.



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Twitter posts $132m net loss

Social networking site Twitter reports a net loss of $132m in the first quarter of 2014, as the number of active users increases by just 14 million.



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Huff n Puff Mt Stokes Challenge

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Huff n Puff Mt Stokes Challenge in Marlborough combines yachting and running with three legs; the run leg starts from Punga Cove and traverses the Okoha Saddle.

This event was originally scheduled for May 4th but has been postponed until October 4th.

The yacht legs go from the Waikawa Boating Club to Punga Cove and then returns after the run leg. Runners do not have to have sailing experience and will be matched up with a yacht if they do not already know a yacht skipper.

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Some Of The Serious Health Conditions That The Urgent Care Cincinnati OH Clinics Handle

By Essie Osborn

You should not relent or lose enthusiasm in maintaining the health of your family members and children. In as much as people try to keep unhealthy conditions away from their loved ones, they still come when you least expect them. For this reason, it is important for you to locate a place that would be providing medical emergency services when you need them. The best place with such medical facilities would include the urgent care Cincinnati OH clinics.

These medical facilities in this region usually have medical practitioners who work round the clock to ensure that they can be able to save the lives of people in need. They are always on the ready to receive and treat their patients at all times which means those facilities are always open. Many lives have been saved due to this kind of dedication towards provision of such health services.

Another good thing about these hospitals and clinics is that they work both at night and during the day. They are not like other medical facilities that down their tools of work when evening come. For the ones that receive emergencies, every minute is a working minute. It is very hard to find people queuing in these clinics since doctors attend them immediately they arrive.

Most emergencies that Cincinnati, OH doctors deal with are usually those that involve kids. Kids will usually be brought to these emergency response personnel due to breathing problems. Most of them come with hissing and heaving chests due to blocking of their breathing system. Doctors usually carry out the necessary tests administer the required treatment especially when the conditions are pneumatic.

Burns are other cases that doctors, nurses and laboratory technicians experience in these clinics. Since these clinics usually deal with emergency cases, many burn cases are brought here. Most burns are because of carelessness in the kitchen usually with gas stoves.

You need to note that food poisoning is another condition that shows up in your body a few minutes after you consume contaminated food or water. Some of the symptoms that you would show include release of watery stool, vomiting and general body weakness. Such conditions would need special and quick attention that these clinics offer. This is how crucial these clinics are when it comes to serving people with emergencies.

Illnesses usually sneak up on people without warning. You may be well one moment then sickly in the next. This means that you need to be able to access these kinds of facilities especially when your sickness is life threatening. You need to be able to counteract any of the conditions that you may be facing in order to lead a comfortable life.

These facilities are also equipped to handle cases of road and automobile accidents since they have a fully functional emergency response service. The swiftness of medical practitioners to act when they are required contributes a lot towards saving of human life. Doctors need to be able to stop problems like excessive bleeding in order to be able to save and sustain human life.

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De-Stress Your Day By Enjoying A Long, Hot Bath

By Greg Willis

Are you truly equipped to handle stress and keep it from ruining your daily life? Stress can create a variety of physical and mental disorders so you need to learn how you can avoid that. The advice below is geared to helping you learn ways to manage your stress, which translates into better mental health.

A professional massage makes a great way to manage and purge your stress. People often have tense muscles in their bodies where stress manifests itself. A skillful massage can work out knots in your muscles, distract yoru mind from stressful thoughts and leave you feeling much more relaxed overall.

Calming scents can melt the stress away. Smelling items like eucalyptus, peppermint oil, lavender, thyme, oils of anise, bay, and rose can soothe you. Put rock salt in a vial with a few drops of your favorite oil. Whenever stress starts to overtake you, just smell one of your favorite aromas.

Writing about your stress can be an effective release. If you can't talk about your source of stress with another person, writing is the next best way to attain that kind of relief. You can read this journal later and assess how you handled the things that cause you stress. It can help you find ways to tackle things in the future.

There are those that look for relief from drugs and alcohol whenever they are feeling stressed. This is how they try to seek relief from the overwhelming anxiety and emotions that weigh them down on a daily basis. You should never turn to drugs or alcohol to relieve stress. In fact, the momentary stress relief they offer will be heavily outweighed by the long-term, stress-inducing complications they add to your life.

Sometimes it helps to get your thoughts out in the open when you're trying to relieve stress, so write them down. Sometimes people feel stressed about a situation that they can't reveal to others. In these cases, writing about the situation can be very therapeutic. You can also refer back to your writing to track your reactions to different stressful situations, and learn to make a more effective choice the next time.

However, you need to find techniques which work best for you, and you also need to remember to use these techniques during stressful situations.

When you are feeling stressed, it can be very difficult to use those important stress management techniques. Make an effort to choose the tips that make sense to you, and apply them when stress appears in your life.

The tips you have read in this article will help you relieve your stress and become happier and healthier.

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The Importance Of Well Water Testing For Independent Consumers

By Essie Osborn

Millions of people take the water that they get from their taps for granted but there are also many other people that are dependent upon boreholes for their supply. The Environmental Protection Agency in the United States has very strict regulations regarding public systems, but these do not apply to privately owned systems such as boreholes. The onus is therefore on the consumer to make sure well water testing is conducted regularly.

Owners of boreholes must make sure that they have the quality of the water tested regularly. Even if it looks clean, it may contain a variety of bacteria that can be harmful to the health of those drinking it. The University of Montana conducted studies of privately owned boreholes and found that close on forty per cent of the samples contained dangerous levels of coliform bacteria and many samples even contained unacceptably high levels of nitrate.

There are large numbers of contaminants, including bacteria and chemical as well as biological agents that can infect a borehole. Testing for all of them is not viable because it is an expensive process. Experts agree, however, that a standard analysis should include tests for coliform bacteria and nitrates. These contaminants may cause disease. Tests should also be done for the presence of dissolved solids.

The danger of contaminated boreholes should not be underestimated. Young people and those with debilitating diseases such as cancer and AIDS patients are especially vulnerable. Hepatitis, neurological disorders and dysentery are common. Diarrhea is another commonplace consequence. Borehole products can even lead to reproductive problems and many cases of neurological disorders have been linked to the use of suspect borehole products.

Boreholes can be infected from many different sources. The underground table can easily be contaminated by mining and manufacturing operations. Lead piping can also be the culprit. Farming operations in the vicinity can cause chemicals and pesticides to leak into the underground table too. Sewage systems are of particular concern because they often seep and this may contaminate boreholes in a serious way.

It is important to test boreholes at least annually. It may be better to test more often if there are developments in the area. New mining activities, new farms and seismic activities may all influence the quality of borehole content. It is also important to order new tests if the color, consistency or any characteristic changes when a tap is opened. The same holds true if any member of the family falls ill unexpectedly.

Borehole owners have many choices about where they want test to be conducted. Many local authorities offer test facilities. Local universities also often offer such services. It is vital to use a registered and acknowledged facility, however. It may be useful to look for references and advice on the internet, especially from service centers that have experience in local conditions.

A private borehole should be tested regularly. The health and wellbeing of all that use it is at stake. There are good reasons why the government is so strict on the quality of public systems. Water needs to be clean and healthy. If this is not the case, disease and worse may ensue.

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What To Expect From A Dentist White Lake MI

By Eloise Hewitt

Everyone suffers from pain to the teeth and this can cause discomfort. This is where you need to contact a dentist White Lake MI. Some people take this one step further and find someone who specializes in something like cosmetic surgery. When you age, you may find that your teeth discolor, and whitening may be the answer here.

A dentist needs to make children feel comfortable because this can be scary for them as well. If they don't have a good bed side manner, then they will be afraid of dentist for the rest of their life, and this is never a good thing. You need to also check up on the hygienist, because they will teach kids to brush their teeth in the right way.

You should do your preparation beforehand because when there is an emergency, you don't want to have to turn to the yellow pages. One has to plan ahead in these case. You also have to think of your families, especially where there are children concerned because they need to feel comfortable and safe in the dentist's chair.

If the dentist does not have a good bedside manner, then children are going to find that they are not going to have good associations and they will develop bad memories. They will take these memories into their adult years and a sense of fear will build up every time they have to go to the dentist. This is not something to look forward to.

You have to make the effort to look around for the right person for your family. It may be necessary to try a couple of different people out and shop around until you are happy. Ask your kids if they were comfortable. They should feel at ease in the waiting room and they should be made to feel at home.

It is important for a hygienist to teach children to brush their teeth. This may seem like an easy thing to do, but often you miss out on the most important places, and this is where the holes will begin to develop. You will run into unnecessary complications. Some people don't even realize that you have to brush the gums as well.

If you are interested in cosmetic surgery, then you will find that there are high rates that come along with that. It is necessary to get a consultation. There are also people who head off to less expensive countries to have it done there. A country like Mexico has become popular for dentistry because you pay next to nothing.

You will find that it is a lot less expensive if you do it this way, and for people who don't have health insurance, this is probably the best way of doing things. Of course, the best way of finding someone is probably word of mouth, so make sure you ask around as well. It is also a good idea to check the reviews and the forums to see what others are saying.

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Knowing When To Wear Single Vision Lenses

By Brandon Powers

The use of single vision lenses are required for persons who experience considerable difficulties when viewing objects from afar or up close. It is regarded one of the most common prescriptions that aims to attend to individual patient requirements for improved living. The eye doctor will perform a thorough examination of sight to advise on lens correction.

If you have noticed an increase in the difficulty to view different objects from afar it can place strain on performing regular actions. The corrective lens is prescribed in such instances to allow individuals to continue to engage in everyday activities without restrictions. The changes in Ophthalmic technology include modern materials and prescriptions to relieve sight limitations and facilitate full acuity.

If you experience blurring or visual disturbance when items are viewed in close proximity it requires professional correction. The use of the right eyeglasses or lens will allow individuals to continue to read or sew with ease. Problems involving near nearsightedness and farsightedness may be addressed with such procedure.

There are different options for a prescription lens dependent on the activities of the patient. When selecting the right accessories it is necessary to assess the materials available and the inclusion of a coating for superior comfort. Several factors play a role in the purchase process.

Spending a great deal of time focusing on a computer screen in an office can contribute to a fair amount of eye strain. The application of an extended reader lens is recommended as it is flexible to alleviate sight disturbances. An experience eye doctor can perform an assessment of vision to advise on the most suitable visual enhancements.

For individuals younger than 40 years the wearing of single vision lenses can enhance sight. Prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts are made available to facilitate a fully functional way of living. The lens serves to deliver visual power with a single focus.

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Obtaining The Maximum Out Of Chapters Addiction Treatment

By Johnnie Reed

Substance abuse is fairly common these days, and this can affect families as well. This is where Chapters addiction treatment is helpful in getting alcoholics and drug addicts back on the right path. It is not easy to do this on your own. However, if you go to the right people who have the experience and training in this area, then you will be able to turn your life around again.

Going to a clinic and getting away from everyone is a good idea because you can focus solely on the task at hand. Many people say that you can just go to a good therapist every week, but you still have the temptations in your life. At a clinic, you will be surrounded by a lot of professionals as well as people like you.

You have to do the research and look for a couple of different clinics that you think will be suitable. Make sure you look around and have consultation. It is very important that the staff seems to stand out and that there is a program with a good reputation. Some of these clinics have something which is more traditional and others are more holistic.

Of course, the budget will also come into play and you have to think of how much you have to spend. It is natural to think of this, but you also have to think about the quality of your lifestyle. Obviously the more you pay is not going to necessarily mean, that you are going to get a better deal. It is important that you read the reviews.

There will be a mix of therapy programs available, which will include one on one as well as group support with others. One needs to lean off each other for support because you will find that sharing with one another is a way of finding that there are others in the world just like you. The community is very important.

Therapists also help patients with their families because this is a very difficult time for them. It is a good idea to go to a clinic where families are allowed to visit because they will be able to see that the addict is making an effort. The therapist may have to arrange a session for everyone where they can all get to express their feelings.

Reconnection with family members is vital during this stage because often the relationships have been strained over the years. Often the addicts don't even realize this because they have been sober little of the time, and don't remember what went on. During this time, children and spouses were deeply affected and will now need to talk about it.

If children don't say anything, then they can carry these memories into their adult years and become adult children of alcoholics or drug addicts. This is not to be taken lightly and they will need therapy to overcome some of their difficulties. Apart from just memories, they develop a certain personality with negative connotations. This is why one must communicate.

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Importance Of Considering Online Personal Training

By Kyle Heier

Truly in the event that you need the actuality, it takes substantially more than that. Your family endures, your financial record diminishes and your anxiety reaches shoot by method for the top. Notwithstanding all these alarming sentiments and consequences, there are some primary points of interest to beginning your online personal training.

You have the ability to contract laborers and only you can make a domain. The inclination of working for your self could be contrasted with nothing else. Fitness coaches are accustomed to working protracted hours for insignificant pay. Most fitness coaches arouse each morning ready to help their customer drop a couple of pounds and truly feel decent about the session charge. Ordinarily fitness coaches are dealt with as though they're the base of the command hierarchy.

In the event that you could be a take joy in getting a singular coach with a lot of capacity this project for wellness instructional class for physical wellness might be the solution for your longings in life and skill the preparation system having a confirmation for wellness mentor. On the off chance that you might want to seek after the course for physical wellness mentor you have to select and take in first and with welfare preparing it could be leverage for you as an aftereffect of now is the right time adaptability.

You can then attempt to search out confirmations for these classes on the web, and observe the critical purposes of the exam. It is unequivocally proposed that for transforming into a coach, you begin with the basic fitness expert course as that gives you an extraordinary begin. You will get to know the fundamental know the method for prosperity, wellness and honing which each and every mentor ought to be mindful of.

The mentor should be prepared to achieve getting their shopper in structure, so protracted as the coach is decent, knows his or her stuff and the customer uncovers up for the activities and provides for it his or her finest, and takes after the eating regimen program that is laid out. Numerous projects mean minimal more stupendous than an overpriced email horrible deals pitch. The records of this are amazing. To aggravate things, a hefty portion of those online particular preparing provisions utilize your investment as a technique to impact you with email and adverts about different projects, features, supplements and rigging with the expectation that you will purchase a climbing number of from them as though only one additional purchase will guarantee you achieve your objectives.

In any case a definitive truth is that every human body is completely diverse and shows grouped conclusion even to a solitary example of abstaining from food or working out. So it might be basically silly for these who begin contrasting it and a web fitness coach. Normally it uncovers higher last come about on the off chance that you employ a mentor at your nearby wellness focus or an in home fitness coach for yourself as opposed to depending on the stereotype free individual preparing projects.

To begin with an ensured private coach is someone who is taught in the field of well being and sees all points of interest identified with prosperity and prosperity. He is the person who shows you great systems which could be significantly more proficient than those ages past weight reduction myths. Your local mentor or in abiding private mentor can mentor you finest on centered weight reduction.

People uncover it harder to hit the center, also stick to the timetable of a fitness coach. This could be a significant reason behind wellness preparing. It offers the individual the solace of activities from the reassurance of their home. It is an incredible approach to get in shape as it furnishes you with a fitting eating methodology alongside the routine workout.

These projects essentially embody a recorded database of activities that are clarified in a viable way by means of vivified pictures. These courses are accessible at exceedingly financially savvy rates. When you have effectively passed the accreditation exam, you will land engaging position offers from top most corporate wellness focuses, exercise centers and other sports guiding outlets.

It is straightforward as you do not oblige anything, yet without a doubt a completely prepared center is incredible not fundamental. A coach might dependably consider whatever you have accessible, from a hop rope to a treadmill. One ought not to contribute a considerable measure of cash on any fitness coach particularly before you know whether it will work for you.

There are heaps of applications available for cell phones that can tape your activity schedules exploiting Global Positioning System, so do not expect you can trick when utilizing up online individual preparing. Your particular online health specialist could well jump at the chance to unite with you on person to person communication sites, all things considered one should not worry about them snooping in your private life as they are going to no doubt simply utilize it to offer you feature cut directions beyond any doubt workouts.

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To Squat, Or Not To Squat; Some Muscle Building Tips

By Coach Todd

Fitness can do a lot more for your body than make your muscles look well-defined. Fitness also entails longevity and a good quality of lifestyle. It's important for you to focus on changing your lifestyle to a healthier one that is sustainable throughout your life. Below, you'll find some excellent ideas to jumpstart your journey to a fit lifestyle.

Seek out a fitness program that you enjoy, and then stay with it. If you look forward to your workout, you'll stay with it for the long haul. If you find yourself falling behind on fitness objectives, give yourself a motivational boost buy buying new workout clothes. Even trinkets will be fun and motivate you to get out to the gym.

For the best results, you should focus on the deadlift, squat and bench press. Those three make up the foundation of any good exercise routine. They have been proven over time to build up strength, increase your bulk and improve conditioning overall. Try to work these crucial exercises into your workout routine.

Carve out a few minutes of your busy day, every day, to exercise. You don't need to go to a gym. You can park at the far edge of the parking lot. You can take the stairs instead of the elevator. These minimal efforts, on a daily basis, can succeed in making you healthier.

A lot of people give up on a diet program when they don't see instant results. Avoid using scales to keep track of your progress. Instead, simply note how you fit and feel in form-fitting clothing. See how tight those clothes are at the end of each week to determine your progress. Be sure to clean the fitness center equipment before you use it. No matter how clean the person before you is, there will still be germs left behind. You are going there to get healthy, not to catch something.

If you're making wise fitness decisions, you'll give your exercise routine a rest when you get sick. Your body needs to use all of it resources to fight off an illness. Workouts will be unable to rebuild or strengthen muscles while healing and the time will be detrimental. So, you should refrain from working out until your body has recovered from illness. While you're waiting it out, be sure you sleep good and eat well too.

Always look for new ways to increase your fitness and better your health. Use the advice from this article in order to enhance your ability to get fit to levels you had never dreamed of before.

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Naturally Becoming Healthy Starts Now

By Benny Pultury

The use of green substances has slowly turned into a trend. Making use of green products when cleaning is wise since it is not harmful and doesn't result in skin and breathing problems.

A great number of chemical substances in a good deal of industrial-strength cleaning products could have a harmful impact on human health levels, and green cleaning is an active effort to completely stop this. The damaging substances in cleaning products can lead to severe problems when it is breathed in, swallowed, or gets in contact with the skin. When chemicals are absorbed in the skin, many parts of the body could be affected and a person can have allergic reactions.

Respiratory ailments may also be obtained when air ventilation systems are packed with bacteria. Frequent exposure to dangerous chemicals can also bring about cancer and neurological disorders. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has discovered that there are more pollutants inside. This only means that individuals who work in offices are regularly exposed to dangerous chemical substances.

Numerous scientific studies show that cleaning products that have chemical substances in them likewise have an impact on the environment. Every year, commercial buildings across the United States utilize more than six billion pounds of chemical substances by using industrial janitorial equipment. With such a huge amount of chemicals being employed each year, the suffering of persons exposed to cleaning chemicals each and every day is a crucial issue concerning expecting mothers, children, seniors and those with pre-existing health problems.

Essential oils from plant extracts are needed in the procedure. Cold distillation, cold expression, and fixed oil and alcohol extraction are the techniques of getting extracts from plants. Mixing oils is one way to make sure they are stronger. These oils permit you to take pleasure in the physical and mental health benefits of aromatherapy. The best part about the use of aromatherapy oils is that they have no known unfavorable side effects. All oils are natural plant extracts and are perfectly suited to help in the recovery process of various mental and physical conditions.

The quality of air within buildings can have harmful bacteria, and chemicals meted out by repellents may include ingredients that prove harmful to a person's health if continuously breathed in over a long time frame. Hazardous chemicals could move into the circulatory system and constitute the basis for significant upset to the central nervous system, leading to dizziness, listlessness, asthma and many more.

Some businesses choose the traditional cleaning approaches while others are already using green methods. Companies that practice green techniques boost the health and wellness of their workers. Another advantage of green cleaning is that it is a cost-effective technique, and that's why companies should think about switching to it.

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Weekly Newsletter April 28th 2014

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This week's newsletter on April 28th 2014 covers interesting articles, two date changes and two event updates. There have been no cancellations/postponements since last week's newsletter.

How does alcohol affect your athletic performance?

I'm not sure how accurate this article is, but it's worth a read and some food for thought, especially having a look through some of the comments people have left. I particularly liked this comment: "To an elite athlete working at the absolute margins there could be a nugget of truth in that (although I'd suggest even then it's still an exaggeration), but to most people reading this column it's utter bollocks." Read the article here at The Guardian's Running Blog.

Choose the right post race booze

While we're talking about alcohol, check out this infographic to help you figure out what to indulge in post race, and go against any advice in the other article :)

Staying connected through running

Geoff Roes at iRunFar talks about being connected to the land through running: "Growing up in rural upstate New York, I didn't realize until I was a young adult and moved away from home that very few people in this country live a life in which they consistently spend several hours a day outside." I personally love to run off road, which can be difficult when living in a city like Auckland, but I've managed to scout out some pretty good places near where I live. Check the article out here.

Candice Burt on clean eating and running

Candice starts by clarifying that "we all require a unique diet for training and racing and I don't want to come off like I know more than anyone else on this matter" and then goes on to talk about what she eats in her diet, finishing with some very yummy sounding recipes. Read more here.

7 keys to racing in costume

We've all seen people running in costume during events and some of you reading this will have run in costume. Scott Douglas at Runners World gives some tips for the rest of us who have yet to run in costume, including to keep an open mind, expect comments and (probably the most important) to try a practise run. Check the full list out here with some extra commentary.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the website homepage regularly. I include in this newsletter a list of the more important updates (see below) such as date changes, cancellations, or late additions to the calendar. And don't forget to check the calendar page for a complete list of upcoming events.

Date changes

- Two events in the new Coastal Challenge series have switched dates: the Red Rocks event will now be on November 15th and the Paihia event on December 6th. The Akaroa event is not going ahead.

Event updates

- The location for the 6th and final event in the Run Auckland series on July 6th has been confirmed as Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway, Millwater

- Taranaki Around the Mountain on November 7th adds 50 mile solo and 2x50 mile relay events this year to the existing 100 mile solo and 150km team relay

Have a great running week!

Regards,

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Uni funding for low carbon projects

Three Scottish universities are to receive £20m as part of a scheme to help Scotland meet its carbon emission reduction targets.



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US President Barack Obama is due to arrive in the Philippines on the fourth and final leg of a tour of South East Asia.



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Foxton Beach Fun Run

Latest Update: Added next event date with link to PDF entry form: 02 Nov 2014

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The Foxton Beach Fun Run, starting from the Foxton Beach Surf Club, is organised by the Foxton Lions Club. There are 20km, 10km and 5km running/walking events.

Proceeds from this event go to the Foxton Surf Club, Manawatu Coast Guard and Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

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Saudi Mers death toll passes 100

Saudi Arabia says more than 100 patients infected with the Mers coronavirus have now died since the outbreak began in 2012.



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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is named PFA Player of the Year, while Eden Hazard is announced as Young Player of the Year.



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Run Auckland

Latest Update: Location for event on 06 Jul 2014 confirmed as Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Walkway, Millwater

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Run Auckland is a 6 race series of 5km and 10km run and walk events and kids 2km and 4km run and walk events in Auckland every three weeks on Sundays through Autumn/Winter. There is also a half marathon in the final race of the series.

It is Auckland's largest Fun Run & Walk Series with 6 races at a variety of scenic locations throughout Auckland with exceptional value for money and a fun, relaxed & friendly environment. Get a team together for the Corporate Cup, Family Cup, Sports Club Cup or Schools Cup.

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Woodbourne Half Marathon

Latest Update: Added next event date with link to online entry: 17 Aug 2014

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The Woodbourne Half Marathon, 5km and 10km is an annual running event in Woodbourne near Blenheim, which encompasses some of the region's vineyards and wineries.

The Half Marathon is run over a measured one-lap circuit. It consists of both sealed and unsealed road and is reasonably flat apart from a small hill at the top of Wrekin Road. The area of the course over the Wrekin is private land and is not open to public use except for this event. The start and finish will be opposite the Woodbourne Gymnasium.

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CBI: Outlook 'exceptionally strong'

The economic outlook for the next three months is "exceptionally strong", according to the employers' organisation the CBI.



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A controversial programme to drive drugs gangs from Brazil's shantytowns has led to accusations of police oppression and murder.



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Heights of Winter Rogaine

Latest Update: Added next event date: 14 Jun 2014

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The Heights of Winter Rogaine is at Blythe Valley, North Canterbury with 6 hour and 12 hour rogaine events. Teams need a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 people.

The terrain is rolling land and hills with elevation range of 500m. Vegetation is a mix of open grassland, scrub, native forest, and some plantations.

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The Golden Road Rogaine

Latest Update: Next event date is confirmed as 12 Jul 2014

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The Golden Road Rogaine is a 3 hour family rogaine, 6 hour rogaine and 13 hour rogaine based at the El Dorado woolshed north west of Waikouaiti in Otago.

Please note this event was originally scheduled for 23 Nov 2013, then 29 Mar 2014, and now 12 Jul 2014.

This is a long-distance navigation event in farmland, tussock country, and scrub patches. The contour varies from rolling uplands with schist and volcanic (basalt) outcrops and several distinct volcanic cones, to steep gullies and deeply incised valleys.

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Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon

Latest Update: Added link to online entry for event on 25 Oct 2014

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The Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon and 10km Wandle walk/run at Mt Lyford is organised by the Waiau Citizens Association as an annual community event.

The half marathon runs from the Mt Lyford Horse Treks paddock to the Waiau Lodge Hotel and the 10km from the Wandle Bridge to Waiau Lodge Hotel. The half marathon can be run solo or as a two person team relay. There is also a kids 2.5km event.

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Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run

Latest Update: Added next event date: 29 Oct 2014

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The Multiple Steps for Multiple Sclerosis Fun Run in Napier is a Wednesday evening 5km and 10km fun run and walk to help raise funds to help MS sufferers in Hawkes Bay. These events follow a challenging, interesting course with stunning views.

Please note the details on this page are based on the 2013 event; we will update this listing as more information comes to hand.

The 10km starts at 5:45pm and the 5km at 6:00pm. The 10km course follows the same route as the 5km also covering Bluff and Hospital Hills.

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Akaroa Coastal Challenge

Latest Update: Removed 11 Apr 2015 date; this event is not going ahead

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The Akaroa Coastal Challenge is a new event by TotalSport for 2015 as part of the new Coastal Challenge series.

Please note this event is not going ahead.

Details are still to be confirmed for this event, but it should include:

- Beach Hopper – 6-7km Run / Walk

- Bay Scrambler – 11-13km Run / Walk

- Mini Monty –17-20km Run / Walk

- Mid Monty – 22-25km Run

- Full Monty – 32-35km Run & Teams Relay Run

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Red Rocks Coastal Challenge

Latest Update: Changed next event date from 06 Dec 2014 to 15 Nov 2014 as per update on event website

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The Red Rocks Coastal Challenge is a new event by TotalSport for 2014 as part of the new Coastal Challenge series. There are multiple start locations with all events finishing at the Maranui Surf Club in Lyall Bay, Wellington.

The event options are:

- Beach Hopper – 7km Run / Walk (starts at Owhiro Bay)

- Bay Scrambler – 12km Run / Walk (starts at Windy Bay)

- Mini Monty –19km Run / Walk (starts at Cave Cove)

- Mid Monty – 25km Run (starts at Cable Bay)

- Full Monty – 35km Run & Teams Relay Run (starts at Cable Bay)

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Paihia Coastal Challenge

Latest Update: Changed next event date from 15 Nov 2014 to 06 Dec 2014 as per update on event website

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The Paihia Coastal Challenge is a new event by TotalSport for 2014 as part of the new Coastal Challenge series. There are multiple start locations with all events finishing at "The Pub Round the Corner" in Russell.

The event options are:

- Beach Hopper – 6km Run / Walk (starts at Oneroa Bay)

- Bay Scrambler – 13km Run / Walk (starts at Paroa Bay)

- Mini Monty – 20km Run / Walk (starts at Clendon Cove)

- Mid Monty – 25km Run (starts at Dicks Bay)

- Full Monty – 34km Run & Teams Relay Run (starts at Parorenui Beach)

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Aurora Handicap Marathon

Latest Update: Added next event date with link to PDF entry form: 01 Jun 2014

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The Aurora Handicap Marathon in Upper Hutt has staggered start times based on the estimated time of completion so everyone finishes at more or less the same time. There is a full marathon, 2x half marathon relay and 4x quarter marathon relay.

The course is a single lap 42.195 km loop, starting and ending at Silverstream School, Whitemans Rd, Silverstream. The course travels north through Upper Hutt and Akatarawa to Te Marua, returning via Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.

Much of the course is through rural surroundings, generally flat, but with some undulations. Climbing gently for 38km, then 2km downhill, followed by a flat 2km to the finish.

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Auckland Round the Bays

Latest Update: Added next event date: 08 Mar 2015

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The Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is a 8.4km run or walk starting at Quay Street (between Tinley St and The Strand Overbridge) along Tamaki Drive and finishing at Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers Bay.

This popular annual event attracts around 40,000 registered runners. It is currently organised as a joint collaboration between the Auckland Joggers Club and Fairfax Media and has been run each year since 1972.

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Orewa Beach Half Marathon

Latest Update: Added next event date: 12 Apr 2015

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The Orewa Beach Half Marathon is an annual half marathon, 10.5k and 5k running and walking event.

The course includes a native bush track and passes through Kensington Park before heading out and along a portion of Orewa's cycle/walkway beside the estuary and over to Millwater Estate in Silverdale. Of course to get you there you will trek along Orewa beach.

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Croesus Crossing Goat Race

Latest Update: Added next event date: 17 Jan 2015

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The Goat Race is run on the same day as the Mountain Man multi sport event, and traverses the legendary Croesus Crossing track from Barrytown to Blackball. This is a 25km long mountain trail running race and is an individual pursuit event, open to anyone over the age of 14.

The track has a long history dating back to the late 1860's when gold was first discovered on the West Coast. It has a total accent of 1054 metres and has a maximum elevation of 1201 metres. The Paparoa Range trail remains a popular walking track and has had an extensive upgrade over the past couple of years.

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The New Plymouth Frontrunner Half Marathon

Latest Update: Added next event date 07 Feb 2015

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The Frontrunner Half Marathon and 7K in New Plymouth is held in conjunction with the Half Ironman and is on New Plymouth's world class coastal walkway.

The start and finish for both events are on a closed section of Ocean View Parade. Both courses are out and back with an earlier turnaround for the 7K event. The half marathon runners and walkers turn around 2.5 km past the Rewa Rewa bridge at the Waiwakaio river mouth.

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Taranaki Around the Mountain

Latest Update: Added 50 mile and 2x50 mile for event starting 07 Nov 2014

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The Taranaki Steelformers Around the Mountain Relay is an annual running event around Mt Taranaki. Run 100 mile solo, 50 mile solo, in a 2 person 50 mile team relay, or 150km relay with 10 to 16 team members.

There are 21 legs in the 150km relay, with distances between 3 and 11km. You must have a minimum of 10 team members with a maximum of 16. There is no age limit for participation, however, participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

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By Kyle Heier

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