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Cindy had spent many years of her adult life as a manager in the Corporate world, including working for a major distributor of books and magazines in the Northeast. As Human Resource manager, Cindy wrote the company newsletters and was often told "you should really be a writer." Cindy smiled.
It had always been a dream for her to write a story that would not only please her readers, but would also inspire them. After coming into contact with thousands of books during her fifteen years of working for a distributor, Cindy had seen the content of the stories and thought: "I could do better than that!"
So she began to write her first novel, leaving the Corporate world behind in pursuit of her dream. A Crime In Clancey is the first of a series of stories about the residents in the small New England town. After completing the novel, Cindy worked extensively with an editor who told her that she "will miss reading about the characters." Cindy smiled again.
Now in the process of finding an agent to represent her work, Cindy tries to maintain her unique sense of humor despite the rejection letters she receives. She realizes that the form letters are not from agents who have actually read her work, but from those who are just too busy to take her on as a client. In Cindy's mind, that's not a bad thing at all. She's had to send a few rejection letters of her own to agents who wanted her to sign a contract with them, only to find out that these were not true agents at all: they were self-publishing and e-publishing marketers.
Nevertheless, Cindy forges on with the determination and patience that she learned as a manager in the Corporate world. She knows that one day she will find an agent who will represent her with honesty and integrity. And with that thought comes the biggest smile of all.
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In an America more divided daily by the rhetoric of President Trump, we in Britain may have forgotten the huge discrimination still faced by people of colour there. 'The Hate U Give' focuses on one such problem - police shootings.
Starr (brilliantly played by Amandla Stenberg) is relatively lucky, her loving parents paying for her to go to Williamson, a wealthy and predominantly white school. She leads a double life; "'Williamson Starr doesn't give anyone a reason to call her ghetto,' she says. 'And I hate myself for doing it.' She keeps her white boyfriend Chris and friends at a distance from her home life, which she manages pretty well until the night when she witnesses her childhood best friend, Khalil, get shot by a white police officer at a traffic stop" - Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press.
Khalil's death becomes a national story and Starr's decision - should she speak up? Should she testify? - will define her life and those around her: Kahlil was working for a local drug lord, King, who wants her to keep quiet in case the police take him down too. Her classmates seem disconnected, even her boyfriend is slow to learn (he is used here to show that this issue affects as all).
The American response is shown by Monica Castillo, RogerEbert.com: "This is the story of a 16-year-old girl who's learning that the world is even worse than what she knew. In the audience, there will likely be many more girls who will either be hearing a story like Starr's, or recognizing their own experience onscreen, for the first time."
A must-see for us here in the UK.


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Channel 4 publicity chief: "We do not just light the touchpaper and stand back"
February 11, 2014 by Jane Fletcher
Love it or hate it, 'Benefits Street' provides opportunities to reinforce the channel's brand values.
Jane Fletcher: "We are glad this series has prompted a conversation."
It has been a busy start to 2014 as James Turner Street, better known as 'Benefits Street', has become one of the most notorious addresses in the UK.
Many brands might react to the tsunami of coverage the show has generated by holding their head in their hands, praying for the laser-like focus of the media to move on while wondering how to get the story under control.
But at Channel 4 we operate in a different way – and as all of us have big media stories to deal with it is worth taking time to consider what they say about the DNA of our organisations as we plan our responses to them.
Channel 4 was set up to experiment, provoke and entertain; to provide an alternative to the publicly funded BBC and commercially funded ITV. It is part of our remit to stimulate debate on a wide range of issues. So it is a key part of my job, and the work of my team, to encourage and facilitate debate around Channel 4 content in the media.
Clearly, there has been plenty of debate when it comes to Benefits Street. It's been discussed in Parliament, on the 'Today' programme, 'Newsnight' and pretty much every media outlet in between. The chances are that, whether you have watched the programme or not, you have an opinion on it or have had a conversation with someone about it.
So how do we approach content like this, which has the potential to both enhance and damage our reputation? Contrary to some preconceptions, we do not just light the touchpaper on provocative programming then stand back.
In fact, due to the sensitive subject matter, we made the decision not to do extensive pre-publicity for 'Benefits Street'. Initially we wanted the audience to see the residents in the context of the programme rather than a newspaper article. We had a responsibility to balance the needs of publicity with contributor care and worked closely with Love, the independent production company that had been filming on the street for more than a year.
We agreed our key messaging and media-trained our executives in anticipation of media interest. Then we put on our tin hats and got to work. Since the evening of the first transmission we have been engaging on a constant basis with all areas of the media, ensuring our voice is in the debate but – crucially – not attempting to stop or change it.
Will we go on 'Newsnight' to defend our right to broadcast a programme like 'Benefits Street'? Yes. Do we think the residents of James Turner Street represent every person on benefits in the UK? No, we do not.
We are glad this series has prompted a conversation about the reality of life on benefits, and what makes the role of the press team so crucial is that this debate has played out in the media.
Like it or hate it, I hope you will agree that 'Benefits Street' is exactly the kind of programme Channel 4 should be broadcasting and gives my team and I the opportunity to reinforce core values of the Channel 4 brand.
Jane Fletcher is controller of press and publicity at Channel 4
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The Disability Survey following the 2013 Census revealed that 24% of the population living in New Zealand or 1,062,000 people identified as disabled. They ‒ or someone on their behalf ‒ reported a long term impairment which affected their ability to carry out everyday activities. Over 59% of people over 65 reported disability, as did 11% of those under 15 years old. A typical older disabled person is a woman with a physical impairment while a disabled child is more likely to be a boy with a learning disability. Fifty three percent of disabled people reported more than one impairment type. Māori and Pacific people have higher than average disability rates.
Information from the Disability Survey is still being analysed. Reports released so far show that disabled people are less likely than non-disabled people to be in paid employment and more likely to have lower levels of personal income. Other government reports have confirmed anecdotal information that disabled people are more likely to be dependent on a benefit, have poorer housing and health and lower life expectancy than the average New Zealander.
In addition to those with impairments hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders have a disabled family member or have paid or unpaid caring responsibilities for people with impairments. Numerous government agencies, businesses, NGOs and voluntary organisations provide disability support and services. This 'disability sector' is extensive and growing but has largely been overlooked by policy makers. The first Minister for Disability Issues was only appointed in 1999 and a small Office for Disability Issues (www.odi.govt.nz) is now located in the Ministry for Social Development.
New Zealand's public disability policy is based on what is known as the 'social model of disability' as described in the 2001 New Zealand Disability Strategy (NZDS).
Disability is not something individuals have. What individuals have are impairments. They may be physical, sensory, neurological, psychiatric, intellectual or other impairments. Disability is the process which happens when one group of people create barriers by designing a world only for their way of living, taking no account of the impairments other people have.
An example of social model policy is the requirement for public buildings to be accessible to all citizens. 'Disabled person' thus becomes a political statement as in disabled by the system. In their annual reports government departments are expected to report against the NZDS although it is not a legislative requirement.
In 2008 New Zealand ratified the 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which is based on the social model, and describes in a series of articles what rights look like in a variety of contexts such as education, health, independent living and the justice system. The New Zealand government and civil society NGOs now report regularly on CRPD implementation progress, although New Zealand has not yet signed the Optional Protocol which would allow individuals to take complaints in their own right.
The social model of disability is in contrast to the individual or 'medical model of disability' in which the fault or problem of disability resides in the individual person. People may therefore be seen as heroic or tragic in dealing with their 'brokenness', while full access to citizenship remains an individual's problem rather than an issue for all of us. The social model of disability was developed and named by disability activists themselves following the general turmoil of the 1960s and 70s. There have been theoretical challenges to the model since but the basic question remains, is disability a personal problem or a collective challenge? Our policy rhetoric aspires to inclusion for all citizens.
In contrast to New Zealand disability policy being nominally based on the 'social model', operational policy – disability support and services from the state ‒ is often dependent on a variety of narrow and sometime contradictory eligibility requirements based on a medical model. Disabled people and their families would typically interact with and navigate through numerous government agencies depending on the age of the person or the hour of the day. For example the Ministry of Health provides disability support services to people with certain categories of impairment under 65 via a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination model while District Health Boards (DHBs) have the responsibility for those over 65 and those with mental health conditions, although some services stop for those aged over 18.
The Ministry of Education has a different set of criteria for special education support for those in early childhood and school. Both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry for Social Development deal with transition from school to day programmes or further training while Work and Income manages the two main benefits: Jobseeker Support (for those deemed capable of paid work for more than 15 hours a week) and Supported Living for those not, as well as the Child Disability Allowance (for parents of children under 16) and the completely different Disability Allowance (for adults over 16). If the impairment was caused by accident in New Zealand ACC is the funder.
So it is not surprising that there is considerable confusion about disability support and services, even for getting a diagnosis or assessment. Many Government agencies now require online interactions which are particularly difficult for those with vision impairment, limited communication skills, without access to broadband, a cellphone or transport. Over the years there have been several attempts at cross-government cooperation and a Chief Executives group was established to steward this. Many in the sector have asked for a 'one-stop' Disability Ministry to coordinate support and services (on the grounds that disability is not merely a health or welfare issue).
A decade of active disability policy followed the election of the Labour Alliance government in 1999 and the installation of Ruth Dyson as the first minister. The landmark NZDS came from the sector itself, and was followed by several related reports such as To Have an 'Ordinary' Life for adults with intellectual disability who were no longer living in institutions. In 2007 New Zealand won the international Roosevelt award for disability achievement. Local disability activists partnered with policy people for a significant role in the development of the CRPD. However, concerns about the quality of disability care led to a Parliamentary select committee inquiry which reported at the end of the Government's term in 2008.
The new National Government's response was a 2010 Cabinet Paper proposing a 'New Model' of disability support that has led to several demonstration projects based on principles of personal choice and coordinated support. These include a Local Area Coordination project in the Bay of Plenty, Enabling Good Lives (for high needs disabled school leavers in Christchurch) and Choice in Community Living in two centres to help disabled adults into supported independent living. However, none of these projects have been rolled out nationwide. Tariana Turia as Minister for Disability Issues 2009-2014 provided funding for disabled people's organisations (DPOs) to monitor the implementation of the CRPD. DPOs were also charged with producing a Disability Action Plan in partnership with the Office for Disability Issues and the Chief Executives Group. The latest Minister, Nicky Wagner, was appointed at the end of 2014.
A major problem remains the funding discrepancy between Health and ACC which shows up starkly in funding and support comparisons between, for example, an adult using a wheelchair as a result of accident in contrast to a similar impairment as a result of a congenital condition or illness.
There have been several court cases taken by citizens against the government in the last 20 years. The Daniells case was the response of a group of parents against inadequate educational provision for their disabled children under Special Education 2000; the parents eventually won. Now the IHC is in the process of taking a case against the Ministry of Education alleging discrimination against disabled students. A decade of successful litigation by parents seeking payment for their disability care duties resulted in the 2013 Funded Family Care policy. However, the provisions are minimal, and eligibility tight. A maximum of 40 hours per week on the minimum wage for carers of adult children (not spouses) is allowed with the disabled person becoming, in effect, the employer. As extra insult the Act denied any future complaints pathway via human rights legislation. This is another area where ACC and Ministry of Health provisions vary significantly as ACC does not limit payment for family care.
Another unresolved problem remains the issue of historic abuse of those made state wards in the past (for reasons including disability) who were institutionalised in residential schools, psychopaedic hospitals or other environments including inappropriate foster care. Some cases have been heard and resolved through a variety of initiatives including a process in the Ministry for Social Development and an independent Confidential Listening and Assistance service, but these are time limited and slow. Meanwhile reports of ongoing abuse of disabled people continue with the Ministry of Health reviewing some of its processes following a damning 2013 report. With the Australian and UK Governments now investigating historic abuse, the case for a major New Zealand enquiry is becoming urgent.
Disability policy in New Zealand is complex involving numerous government agencies and providers, various contractual arrangements and assorted eligibility requirements. Such policy affects a large proportion of our population including many who are vulnerable or experiencing significant disparities. Yet policy and public focus is intermittent and fragmentary. We should, as a country, be doing better for our disabled citizens so that they get the quality of care and respect that they deserve.


I'm not sure how this developed but many people think that their rotator cuff is the same thing as their shoulder joint. So when they have any sort of shoulder stiffness or pain, they automatically think it's their rotator cuff that is acting up.
This is the first thing that your probably didn't know about your rotator cuff. It is made up of four distinct muscles and is not a joint at all!
The second thing you should know about your rotator cuff is the names of these muscles. They are the Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor. A tear in either one of these four muscles can be diagnosed as a rotator cuff tear.
The third thing about your rotator cuff that you should know is that a muscle weakness or imbalance in any of the muscles can cause you severe shoulder pain and discomfort. This puts strain on your shoulder joint itself and affects your arms normal range of motion. You may find it difficult to lift your arm overhead, out in front of you or out to your side.
The fourth and final thing about how to care for your rotator cuff injury is that you don't need to spend a fortune on treatment in order to fully recover. There is a 100% all natural and effective treatment methods for your injured rotator cuff that only takes 4 easy steps.
No need to run out to your Doctors or spend weeks at a Physio Clinic when you can get pain relief just as fast at home and it doesn't cost a cent! No medications, no shoulder braces, no painful cortisone shots and definitely no taking time off or away from your favorite pastimes or activities.
YES, you can still participate in all your sports and hobbies as you get started with this effective, proven home treatment system.
Simply click here to see these 4 easy steps in action!
Believe it or not there are simple things you can for easy rotator cuff care without quitting your job or avoiding activity all together.
Staying active with your normal everyday activities will actual help you recover faster as opposed to staying home and "babying" your shoulder. Keep in mind that if your job involves lifting or reaching for items overhead, then you may have to search out ways to modify it. Perhaps using a ladder or forklift to retrieve items on high shelves could be one solution.
If you sit at a computer workstation for 8 hours a day, you may need to modify your chair, sitting position or screen height to take stress or tension off your shoulders.
Change the way you do things instead of stopping them altogether.
Don't sit in one position too long as your shoulder is more likely to stiffen up.
Be sure to take short mini breaks throughout your day especially if your job involves repetitive tasks.
Only move your shoulder in the pain-free range and don't try to stretch or force it to the point where you experience pain and discomfort.
One of the more challenging tasks when trying to care for your torn rotator cuff, is putting on your coat or shirt without the assistance of others. Here's how to do it pain free.
Put your bad shoulder in the sleeve first. Then with your good shoulder/arm, place your shirt overhead or coat around your body. You may have to twist your body a little to get the job done.
For those who have a hard time sleeping with a torn rotator cuff, try sleeping with a pillow under your injured shoulder.
Putting on a seat belt can also be a challenging task. Use two hands instead of one when you reach back to grab the seat belt. You may have to twist your body a little.
So there are some helpful tips when caring for your rotator cuff injury. But what about a full recovery?
You can repair and heal your torn rotator cuff using 4 simple steps from the comfort of home without the need for Doctors, drugs, physical therapy or any other sort of medical gadgets or devices.
Click here to watch a short video where you will see how easy these 4 steps are so you can care for your rotator cuff at home.
There are always best practices and safe measures you should follow when you suffer any injury. So when you are stricken with a rotator cuff injury, what should you do to ensure a safe and speedy recovery?
There are rotator cuff guidelines that you should implement right away. Otherwise, you could very well make your injury worse and extend the amount of time it takes you to fully recover.
If you've recently suffered a tear to your rotator cuff, you know how much of a nuisance this injury can be. Performing simple, everyday tasks that we take for granted such as shampooing your hair or putting on your coat can be ever so challenging and painful.
it may not be rotator cuff advice that you want to hear. Some Doctor's recommend a series of cortisone injections or shots as a treatment option. While they are an option, they should only be considered if all other avenues have been exhausted and tried.
It would be important to know exactly which one of the four rotator cuff muscles you have injured. This allows for a more precise strategy for your rehab and treatment. You can focus on and isolate the muscle you have torn and is responsible for all your pain and discomfort.
Even if you haven't torn your subscapularis, infraspinatus, supraspinatus or teres minor, it is possible that a muscle imbalance or weakness in any of these four muscles could be to blame for your shoulder stiffness.
So what are the best guidelines for a rotator cuff injury so you recover fast and return to your everyday activities pain free?
First, isolate the cause of your injury. Chances are it is a repetitive movement that you do on either a daily or every other day basis. Look for activities or movements that involve lifting your arms overhead for extended periods of time or perhaps movements that involve quick and fast arm rotation.
Second of all, you need to start strengthening your rotator cuff muscles, if you have any chance of a full recovery. The longer you wait to treat your injury, the worse it will get.
But the best part is that you don't have to sit in a Doctor's or Physical Therapist's Office to perform exercises that you can do at home for free.
Click here to learn 4 simple steps to stop your shoulder pain right now and start recovering from your rotator cuff injury.
Having to live with a rotator cuff injury is no walk in the park. This shoulder injury impacts the lives of millions of people every year. There is some good and not so good rotator cuff advice out there.
The purpose of the article is give you straight up facts about this injury and help you recover quickly so you can get back to all the activities, hobbies, or sports that you thought you would have to totally give up on.
First off, if you have been advised to wear any sort of shoulder harness, brace or support you need to take it off. The total immobilization of your shoulder and rotator cuff muscles is by far the most counter productive thing you can do when trying to recover.
This is really not the best way on how to deal with rotator cuff pain and discomfort.
Your shoulder gets very little blood supply as it is. When you wear a shoulder brace, you are limiting the blood supply even more. In order for any muscle or tendon to properly heal, it MUST get a healthy supply of blood.
Secondly, and the best rotator cuff advice is not to spend a fortune trying to treat your shoulder injury. Getting relief from a torn rotator cuff does not have to expensive or costly. You don't have to sit in waiting rooms at a Doctor's or Physical Therapist's office every 2 weeks. Doctor's and Physiotherapists don't make money from "one-off" visits, hence the reason for multiple follow up visits.
The third piece of helpful advice is that there is such a thing as treating your rotator cuff at home and avoiding the costs associated with Doctors all together, especially if you don't have medical insurance.
Forget washing down anti-inflammatory pills every couple of hours, you don't have to give up on or avoid your favorite activities, no need for useless medical gadgets and the best part – absolutely no special exercise equipment required.
Yes you can finally put your rotator cuff misery and suffering behind you and begin to feel your shoulder pain disappear from the comfort of your own home. You will also notice a dramatic increase in your overall shoulder strength, flexibility and range of motion. That is rotator cuff advice you can count on!
Simply click on the button below where a short video will reveal all the details so you can get started right now!
A major problem for many people who suffer from a rotator cuff injury have is knowing how to deal with the pain and actually realizing that they have torn one of their rotator cuff muscles. If you tell a friend or family member that your shoulder hurts, they'll most likely say "it's probably your rotator cuff".
You should first distinguish between the different types of muscles that make up your rotator cuff before starting treatment.
A small tear or strain on any one of these 4 muscles can cause a whole lot of pain and discomfort in your shoulder region. One of the problems with dealing with your rotator cuff injury is that your pain increases as the day goes on.
There are many rotator cuff injury causes but of the most common is constantly lifting heavy objects overhead or performing quick arm rotation actions on a daily or weekly basis.
By the time you are ready to go to bed, the pain is really up their on the scale and you can't get a good nights rest because you are worried you will roll over onto your injured shoulder.
It is fact that rotator cuff injures are the single most common cause of shoulder pain.
Another problem that you have to deal with is trying to cope with the pain as you go about doing your daily chores and tasks and getting them done without being dependent on others for assistance. When you suffer from a rotator cuff injury, your range of motion is greatly impacted and impaired. Trying to put or retrieve items on a high shelf or cupboard is near impossible without help from others.
Unfortunately if your rotator cuff pain reaches this stage, it may start affecting your mental health and you can quickly slip into depression and feel useless as your freedom to perform the most basic tasks has been dramatically impacted.
Dealing with your rotator cuff pain does not have to be so difficult, expensive or prevent you from still enjoying your favorite activities, hobbies or daily tasks. There is an easy, 4 step treatment program that will repair your torn rotator cuff from the comfort of your own home.
All it takes on your part is a commitment to follow the blueprint formula for proven rotator cuff pain relief, every other day. And the best part is that you don't need any special exercise equipment to get started!
Millions of people each and every year suffer a tear in their rotator cuff muscles. But there is a way that you can quickly take control of this painful situation and even treat and cure it at home.
There is no doubt that trying to overcome a rotator cuff injury can be a tough and frustrating task. Everyday movements and tasks we take for granted are not as simple as they once were. For example, putting on your jacket, doing up your bra(if you are a woman), washing your hair or even getting a good nights rest without rolling onto your bad shoulder can be ever so challenging.
At first, you may run to your Doctor's office for advice but to be only told to take anti-inflammatory pills and take it easy for a few days. But what if those days turn into weeks and weeks into months? And you still have shoulder pain and a severe decrease in your shoulder's normal range of motion?
Sound familiar? Don't worry, I know exactly how you feel!
The truth of the matter is that you actually control how fast you recover from your rotator cuff injury. Yes, you are in the driver's seat! And the best part is that you don't have to give up all your favorite pastimes or sports as you go through the recovery process.
Forget being dependent on others foe help to do even the most basic task around the house or at work. You can self-treat your injury at home in just 4 simple steps. Everything you need for rotator cuff pain relief can already be found in your home or garage.
There is no need to run out to purchase useless medical gadgets or exercise equipment. You can get started right now treating your rotator cuff injury at home and see a dramatic change your shoulder's flexibility, a decrease in overall pain and an increase in overall shoulder strength in just 48 hours.
Isn't it time you put your shoulder pain behind you so you can get your life back and enjoy the most basic pleasures in life without worrying about a bad shoulder?
As technology has advanced, just about every corner of the earth has access to the internet where you can freely have any question answered. Before 1990, if you wanted help for any sort of injury or medical condition you would have to see your Doctor. But now, you can quickly find the solution to your injury online thanks to the internet.
This means that if you can now get rotator cuff pain relief from the comfort of your own living room without having to get up and spend money on Doctors or Physical Therapy.
If you saw your Doctor for your injured rotator cuff, this is what he/she most likely said, "Ice your shoulder numb twice a day, take anti-inflammatory pills every 3-4 hours and don't lift anything heavy." Or the worst case scenario is that you are scheduled for rotator cuff surgery (although this is only necessary if you have a complete tear).
Perhaps your Doctor has recommended that you see a Physiotherapist 2 times a week for 6-8 weeks, which can be very expensive.
But what if I told you that there is a 4 step rotator cuff home treatment program that can give you pain relief from your rotator cuff in just 48 hours at home without spending a fortune on Physio or Doctors. Would you be interested?
There is no need to fork over your hard earned money on Physio or Doctors when there is a proven 4 step formula for rotator cuff treatment that easily accessed and implemented at home. What's even better is that you don't need to waste money on medical devices or exercise equipment because everything you need to relieve your rotator cuff pain can already be found in your home.
You will see an increase in your injured shoulder's range of motion and a decrease in shoulder stiffness in just 48 hours when you start this home treatment system today!
All it takes is just 5 minutes every other day to follow 4 simple steps and your rotator cuff pain will be completely gone!
With the number of people internet connections growing each and everyday, people are searching the internet for remedies and treatment options for all kinds of injuries and ailments at home.
It is no different for a rotator cuff injury. But many people are not even aware that there is such a thing as rotator cuff home treatment but you can easily treat and recover from a torn rotator cuff from the comfort of your own living room without medical intervention.
Given the option of taking time off work or making an appointment with a Doctor, especially if you don't have medical insurance versus seeking out an effective, safe, proven rotator cuff training and treatment program at home, I know which option you would choose!
But in order to be successful, the program has to be easy enough to implement and follow without the need for any special exercise equipment or medical gadgets that a Physical Therapist would have you use. And that's exactly what the Rotator Cuff Recovery Kit is all about!
Treating and resolving your torn rotator cuff at home in just 4 simple steps! This treatment methodology has been successful implemented by hundreds of people around the world and the best part is that it works not matter how long you've had your rotator cuff problems.
The home treatment system is laid out in such a way that all you need to do is make a commitment to follow the step-by-step techniques and we guarantee that you will notice a decrease in shoulder pain within 48 hours and a vast improvement in your arms range of motion.
Say goodbye to the your shoulder pain at night and stop relying on others to help you do simple tasks such as putting on your jacket or lifting a box over your head. Stopping popping the anti-inflammatory pills every 3-4 hours which only provide symptomatic relief. Isn't it time you got to the root cause of your rotator cuff injury?
You can get started with this safe, step-by-step treatment system right now without having to get up from the chair you are sitting on. All you need to do is click on the button below to watch a short video that will reveal 4 steps you can take right now to treat and stop your rotator cuff pain at home!
Ask anyone who has suffered a rotator cuff injury what it's like. They will tell you that it is one of the most annoying, stubborn and painful injuries to have. The worst part is that as the day goes on, your shoulder pain increases significantly and is worst when you go to bed.
The majority of shoulder problems are usually caused by some sort of rotator cuff imbalance, impingement or tear. If you have a complete tear in any one of your four rotator cuff muscles, then I'm sorry to say you will need surgery to repair it.
But what if you "suspect" or have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury? What should you do? Where should you start?
Do have your shoulder professionally diagnosed by your Doctor. Only a Medical Doctor can for sure say that you are suffering from torn rotator cuff or perhaps some other shoulder disability.
Do seek treatment ASAP. Reason being is that rotator cuff injuries usually get worse if left untreated.
Do apply ice when you first experience shoulder pain, discomfort, stiffness or a decrease in your shoulder's normal range of motion.
Do seek out stretches you can do at home to help improve your range of motion and flexibility.
Do learn as much as you can about your rotator cuff injury and seek out the root cause of your injury.
Don't delay and wait for your shoulder pain to get so bad that you have to take time off work or you can't put on your jacket without help.
Don't wear a shoulder brace or wrap. This will actually make your rotator cuff injury worse! Totally immobilization of your injured shoulder only promotes stiffness and decreases healthy blood flow.
Don't get cortisone injections or shots. Even though you may experience a little pain in relief in the short term, over the long term they do not work!
Don't fall into the trap of washing down anti-inflammatory pills every 2-4 hours for shoulder pain relief. Doing so only masks your pain and does nothing to get to the root cause of your injury.
Don't purchase any medical gadgets or devices. There is no "magical pill" that you can take, you need a proven treatment plan and strategy, and the sooner the better!
What you need is a proven treatment system such as the Rotator Cuff Recovery Kit to help strengthen your damaged rotator cuff muscles.
The best way to recover from any sort of repetitive strain injury is through stretching, exercising and strengthening. But what many people think is that they have to spend a small fortune or take time out of their busy schedule to go to physical therapy or Doctor appointments.
This is absolutely false! All you really need are 4 simple steps that you can do from the comfort of your own living room, watching your favorite TV Show!
If you are serious about getting repairing your rotator cuff so you can get back to all your favorite activities again, click on the button below to learn 4 steps you can do right now at home.
There are 2 obstacles to overcoming your rotator cuff injury.
First is trying to get your shoulder pain under control so you can carry on with your daily chores and activities.
Second is cost. Many individuals who have a rotator cuff injury think that the more money they throw at trying to heal and recover from their injury, the faster this will occur! This is absolutely ridiculous!
The internet has allowed everyone to gain access to free information to give people advice on all kinds of injuries, including a rotator cuff injury. You need to be careful that the source is reputable and be sure to read any and all customer testimonials that the website should have.
If you have already visited your Doctor, he/she most likely told you to take some anti-inflammatory pills and take it easy for a week to 10 days to deal with your rotator cuff problems. In a worst case scenario, your Doctor referred you to a Physical Therapist. This can cost you out of pocket hundreds, if not thousands of dollars – especially if you don't have medical insurance.
There is however a safe, proven and affordable way to overcome your torn rotator cuff injury that's helped hundreds of sufferers recover from their shoulder injury at home for a fraction of the cost of Doctors and Physical Therapy.
This program has been designed and developed with the average rotator cuff sufferer in mind and is therefore well within the reach of anybody and everybody in need of a safe and straight forward approach to treating their rotator cuff injury.
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Now is the best time ever to be a writer.
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Is Vulgar E-mail Contempt?
On Feb. 10, the entire District of Columbia judiciary received an e-mail filled with vulgarities and aimed at Superior Court Judge John Bayly Jr. The end of the message revealed the author -- Jonathan Rees. Presiding over Rees' divorce case, Bayly ordered that Rees show cause why he should not be held in contempt. But, recently, the U.S. attorney's office recommended against prosecuting Rees for the contempt charge.
By Tom Schoenberg | Updated on June 07, 1999
On Feb. 10, the entire D.C. judiciary received an e-mail about acolleague.
The message was filled with vulgarities and aimed at Superior CourtJudge John Bayly Jr. It attacked Bayly's credibility and impartialityas a judge and mocked his religious beliefs. The end of the messagerevealed the author – Jonathan Rees, a 43-year-old D.C. resident with along history of litigation in the city's courts.


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Brexit transition and the coronavirus crisis – what hope reason will prevail?
In February the coronavirus was just beginning to affect Europe. I guess many of us thought it would come and go like other viruses in recent history and would certainly not affect the Brexit negotiations. The big issue was the extent to which Boris Johnson was serious about no-deal if the EU didn't back down and accept the UK government's demands. Now most European countries and many others have shut down except for essentials. The government has been overwhelmed by the virus and the Brexit negotiations have been severely curtailed. Reaching a comprehensive deal by 31st December 2020 now looks almost impossible.
The government is nevertheless saying that the negotiations are continuing (some limited discussions are being conducted by video link) and insist that they will not seek an extension to the 31st December deadline. A statement on 16th April by David Frost, the UK's lead negotiator, saying that the UK government will not ask for an extension was reaffirmed last week by Johnson and other senior ministers. Many commentators think this is crazy, but some accept it or seem resigned to it. Others think it's likely that the government will ultimately back down and ask for an extension.
Clearly the big issue now for Brexit watchers is whether there will be an extension and when it will be announced (one of the best recent discussions of the negotiations and possible extension is by Tony Connelly, Europe Editor of RTE). In a separate blog I outline the negotiations and some possible outcomes. They are summarised in the table below.
A coronavirus extension?
Why are Johnson and the government adamantly against an extension when the world is experiencing a crisis unprecedented in modern times? Any kind of rationality points towards an extension. International trade and travel have been severely curtailed and the global economy is under extreme strain. A deep recession looks certain. Adding the significant disruption that would come from anything other than the best Brexit deal seems crazy. Negotiating a comprehensive trade agreement in a few months was always an extreme stretch (they normally take years).
But as those of us who have followed the Brexit saga closely know, there is little rationality in Brexit.
Hard Brexiters don't want to concede anything to objective reality unless forced to (I argued in a blog that they were forced to concede to the Irish Sea border deal last October mainly because they were in danger of losing their Brexit). Making a concession would be tantamount to accepting that Brexit is not a good idea and could lead to further questioning of the project. After all, Brexit was supposed to be easy and Britain would be in a better position to face the problems of the world. If Britain backs off now in the face of the first big post Brexit crisis, would it not continue to back down after further problems until there's little left of the project? (A similar argument is made by Brendan Donnelly of the Federal Trust, though he is not optimistic about the prospects of an extension.)
But no matter how determined anyone is, objective reality cannot be ignored indefinitely. And of course governments can and do compromise while presenting their action as an achievement (witness last October when the Johnson caved in to the EU).
So how might the government approach the Brexit negotiation in the crisis? In a blog published on 29th March Prof Simon Usherwood considered a number of possibilities.
First, the government accepts the need for an extension but they wait for the best time politically to make the announcement. This would be in order to show hard Brexiters that they've done all they can but were forced into it by circumstances beyond their control.
Usherwood thinks that this is fairly likely and many commentators think the government ultimately will seek an extension. For example, on 24th March Peter Foster, then Europe Editor of the Telegraph and now at the FT, said 'the UK will have no choice but to seek an extension' and on 16th April he described how badly prepared the UK would be without one. On 15th April Joe Owen of the Institute for Government, said that a 'transition extension is now looking inevitable' (also see IfG report). On 16th April Lewis Goodall of BBC Newsnight, said we shouldn't listen to the government statements rejecting an extension at the moment – it's just 'shadowboxing'. And in his Brexit blog on 17th April Prof Chris Grey thought on balance that pragmatism is likely to prevail.
A second possibility is that the government will realise that reaching a deal is necessary and ultimately will cave in to the EU while finding a way to present it as a triumph. The cave-in would particularly be on the Level Playing Field requirements, the role of the Court of Justice, and fishing rights. It could echo last October's cave-in to the EU which was presented by many in the media as a great achievement.
Although Usherwood thinks this is fairly likely, a problem is that last October there was a real threat to Brexiters that they would lose their Brexit. This threat no longer exists. The real issue now is the potential economic and political damage from no-deal (or a very thin deal) and whether the government and Conservative MPs would really accept it. The government (and its supporting media) could possibly present a cave-in as a victory, but whether they would want it is a different matter.
A third governmental approach is to prepare for no deal and use the coronavirus crisis as a distraction. The aim would be to conceal no-deal Brexit disruption behind that caused by the virus. In this scenario the government would really willing to go for no-deal unless the EU accepts most of its demands.
Although Usherwood thinks this is unlikely, it brings us to the nub of the matter. Are the government and Conservative Brexit supporters willing and determined to go for no-deal if the EU do not cave in and accept all their demands? In addition to the big economic hit from the corona crisis, would they be happy with big price rises of food and manufactured goods as a result of new import tariffs? (Or if they went for a WTO zero import tariff regime, would they be happy with the decimation of the UK's food production industry, manufacturing and farming as a result of cheaper imports from outside the EU?). Would they accept the widespread shortages that could result from cross-border regulatory checks and the disruption of supply chains? Would they be relaxed about businesses losing big export markets in Europe as new regulatory barriers spring up? Perhaps they'll dismiss all this as 'Project Fear'. Or perhaps they really do want to 'fuck business' as Johnson said not long before he became PM.
If they are really willing to accept all this, if they really think it's exaggerated or can be concealed under the corona crisis, then they'll want to get the no-deal disruption over as soon as possible in 2021-22, well before the election in 2024.
Ultras versus realists
So what will the government do? You don't have to spend long on Twitter to find people who are sure they know the government's mind. Some are certain the government wants no-deal, others that they'll cave in at the last minute. The truth is that we don't know. But there will surely be a fault line in the upper echelons of the Conservative party. 'Ultras' (such as Dominic Raab, Priti Patel, Jacob Rees-Mogg) would not cave in to the EU – they would rather accept no-deal. Perhaps some of them actually want no-deal.
'Realists' in contrast will be getting nervous about no-deal, particularly given the current crisis. They will be agonising about the damage of a no-deal Brexit and the politics of seeking an extension. They are more likely to accept the need for an extension or to seek a compromise deal.
The term 'realist' is relative of course and I'm not suggesting there are two identifiable warring tribes. All Conservative MPs have signed up to Johnson's hard line strategy of facing down the EU (their 'opponents' or even 'enemies'). This involves doing everything to appear fully serious about walking away from the negotiations and leaving with no-deal in the hope that the EU 'blinks first' and caves in. For now that means holding to the existing timetable and not seeking an extension. All that is plain to see.
What I am suggesting, however, is that some Conservatives will be getting more nervous about the consequences of no-deal than others. Each will be going through their own personal agonising and each subject to pressures in their constituencies. Some will be more willing to accept an extension than others.
At the centre of all this of course is Johnson. His swashbuckling 'Boris' persona, his 'get Brexit done' election victory, and his continuing refusal to consider an extension, all suggest he's an ultra. But he is widely seen as not particularly ideological compared to other leading Conservatives. To him what matters above all is himself and his advancement. At the heart of Boris Johnson is nothing other than Boris Johnson.
I suspect therefore that he will be going through his own agonising. The ultra 'Boris' has been very successful so far. But political fortunes can turn very quickly, particularly if the huge damage done by the virus in Britain rebounds back on him as it may do. And if the damage is exacerbated by a no-deal Brexit there may be no return for him (remember how John Major never recovered from crashing out the ERM in Autumn 1992). Also perhaps after being in intensive care with the virus he has had a Damascene moment and now recognises the importance of public services, the contribution of immigrants and the need for international collaboration. However I'm not holding my breath on this.
Undoubtedly some Conservative MPs and their Brexit supporters in the media and elsewhere will be agonising. The question is if, when, and how many of them come out publicly and start to make the case for an extension. Some are beginning to stir. For example on Twitter pro-Brexit commentator Isabel Oakeshotte said the virus changes everything and is 'cool' about an extension. Former Conservative MP and Brexit supporter Nick de Bois said that addressing the corona virus should take precedence over Brexit talks. And Lewis Goodall of BBC Newsnight said that 'most Tory Leave MPs aren't that fussed about an extension' in the current circumstances. Although many extreme Brexiters reacted against Oakeshotte's comments, the point is that it shows some pro-Brexit Conservatives are getting nervous about no-deal.
Realists may also be encouraged by public opinion which now favours an extension by around 2 to 1, though, as Prof John Curtice points out, the section of the population that was key for Johnson in December election win remains against an extension.
Overall the crisis is surely strengthening the case for realism and Conservatives calling for an extension may become more influential. I think that an extension agreed before July is more likely than it was in February, but it remains far from certain. There are still plenty of Brexit ultras in government and the Conservative party. We don't really know how many leading Conservatives would be willing to accept, or even want no-deal and all the consequent disruption. Or whether their actions are just grandstanding to try to get the EU to back down. And it won't be easy for realists. Johnson has created a large following and yes-men/women and sycophants among Conservative ministers (and even some senior civil servants). Will enough of them be willing to make the case for an extension? And will Johnson himself begin to have second thoughts?
Ian Bartle
This is an edited and updated version of a blog that appeared on https://brexitbad.wordpress.com/2020/04/18/brexit-transition-and-the-corona-virus-what-hope-reason-will-prevail-18th-april-2020/
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The Waqif
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Can a Waqf be deferred?
Mufti Faraz Adam
Mufti Faraz Adam has spent almost a decade studying Islamic law. He completed his Islamic studies in the six-year Alimiyyah degree at Darul Uloom Leicester. He then went…Read More
A Waqf can be declared as effective starting from a future date. For example, the Waqif can declare that his property will be a Waqf next year on the 10th of January. This is the position of the AAOIFI Shariah Standards and is based on the Maliki school of Fiqh. [AAOIFI Shariah Standards]
However, according to the Hanafi, Shafi'i and Hanbali schools of Islamic law, a Waqf must be executed at present and cannot be deferred to a future date. [Hashiyah ibn Abidin, al-Rawdah, Mughni al-Muhtaj, al-Mughi]
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Anyway, because you're probably wondering why I ended up cracking and doing the cliche blogger activity that is baking cakes, a nice lady up the road from my house was having a bit of a clear out yesterday, and ended up donating lots of nice furniture and foody bits to me and my housemate! Included in the ingredients were lots of cakey bits and bobs so of course, me and Sian took the opportunity to bake us some nice little fairycakes : ) we had to think of people to give them to because we ended up with so many! 40 in total = 20 each = diabetes heaven… good stuff eh? So potentially we could become the most popular household down our street! Haha.
They may not be as amazingly presented or delicious as the cakes and other creations Helen bakes, but who could say no to a little bit of sugar, eh? I'd be lying if I said I was a good cook or even that I enjoy making food for myself (I'm a vegetarian, and a fussy one at that! So finding something I like is usually a trauma for me and anyone involved!) but making cakes with a friend is really fun so maybe there is some kind of 'chef' in me yet!
First fairycakes, next, THE WORLD! Well, a big cake perhaps? Watch this space… haha.


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6 Ave. between 18 St. and 19 St.
Located on 6th Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets, Slope Park takes its name both from the community that surrounds it, Park Slope, and for the slight southwesterly slope of the park's topography. The neighborhood of Park Slope derives its name from its proximity to Prospect Park and the gradual topographical incline from the Gowanus Canal to the park. First inhabited by the Canarsee Indians, the neighborhood now known as Park Slope was colonized by Dutch farmers in the 1660s. During the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the area became the site of a brief, explosive moment, in what is known as the Battle of Brooklyn, or the Battle of Long Island. On August 27, 1776, an outnumbered American regiment faced approximately 4,000 British soldiers at Battle Pass, a point now contained within Prospect Park.
Directions to Slope Park Playground
Slope Park
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Council Member: Carlos Menchaca
Park ID: B288
Other Parks Nearby
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In relation to US film production, what is a gaffer?
On film and television crews, the gaffer, or chief lighting technician, is the head electrician. Gaffers are responsible for coming up with a plan to light every scene in your movie or TV show. They have to know every detail about the production and work in concert with the cinematographer and director to help achieve a consistent look and feel.
Hollywood gaffers are part of the IATSE, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 728 Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians Union.
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Smoke detector locations down at AMC theaters nationwide: Report
By KATHERINE LOVETT-TEMPLETON Associated Press TV and radio stations in New York, California, Pennsylvania and Michigan reported that smoke detectors had been disabled at more than 5,000 theaters nationwide, but that many of the locations were open for business.
Many of the venues were in areas where people often have trouble finding a parking space, and some were at locations where people were walking in or out of a theater, said Jeff Johnson, a spokesman for AMC Entertainment Inc. AMC Entertainment, based in Englewood, Colorado, said it is investigating reports of smoke detectors being disabled.
"We are currently working with the relevant local authorities to determine if these events are related," Johnson said in an e-mail.
Smoke detectors at theaters were set to be disabled on Dec. 1.
The National Association of Theater Owners, which represents movie theaters, said in a statement that it was reviewing reports of theater smoke detectors not working.
The association's board of directors met in New Orleans this week to discuss the issue.
The Associated Press reported that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Black Chamber of Commerce also expressed concern over the problem.
The organizations said the lack of smoke detection would cause a "disaster" for the local community and would harm the ability of blacks to participate in theaters.
The AP also reported that in Los Angeles, where the Associated Press said there were fewer than 500 black theatergoers on Dec 1, a man who lives in the neighborhood where the AP was visiting said that the smoke detector in his neighborhood had been turned off.
"It's terrible," said Scott Wilson, who lives nearby.
"I'm just here for a film festival.
I haven't had a chance to see a movie for years."
The Associated News was not able to confirm whether a local resident who lives near a movie theater told the AP that the theater was having trouble detecting smoke.
At least one other theater has been reported to have been affected by the smoke detectors.
Smoke detector issues at movie theaters were an issue at many theaters nationwide last year, especially after several large theaters, including AMC Entertainment's AMC Grand, reported that they had trouble finding parking spaces.
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While there are many natural ways to treat acne, none is as cost-effective as using lemon. Studies found that lemon juice contains L-asorbic acid, which helps dry out the acne, and antibacterial properties, which help kill off acne-producing bacteria. So, if you want to treat acne and pimples, you should not skip lemons in your kitchen.
In this article, Healthy Guide will show you some of the best ways that can help you get rid of acne spots with the help of one lemon. Actually, all of these home remedies are safe, simple and effective in treating acne and pimples without causing any unwanted side effects, so you can feel secure when applying any of these home remedies at home.
Lemon juice for acne is effective as it can help reduce oil production, reduce redness, kill off bacteria, and boost the healing process.
Oil reduction: The acidic content of lemon juice offers astringent power, which removes the excess oil from the skin.
Antibacterial: Lemon juice is known as a natural antibacterial that helps clear out the pathogens.
Redness and inflammation reduction: Acne causes irritation and redness, but lemon juice contains anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the discomfort and itching.
Healing: Lemon juice contains antioxidants that help to boost the healing process.
However, lemon juice can dry out your skin and alter your skin color. So, people with darker skin tones should not use lemon juice for blemishes. Besides, the acidic nature of lemon can increase irritation and redness for some people. So, you should watch for signs of irritation, and if these symptoms do not improve after several hours, you should stop this remedy.
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This should be the first one on how to use lemon for acne spots that we should mention in this article today. Actually, the simplest way to use lemon juice for acne is to apply lemon juice directly on acne-prone skin.
Remove the cotton ball and allow it to air-dry.
Wash it off, pat it dry and then use a moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy once daily for the best results.
Note: If your skin is sensitive, you should dilute lemon juice with water before using. For better results, add the lemon juice to a glass of water and then drink it in order to remove the toxins from the body.
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Both lemon juice and cinnamon contain powerful antibacterial properties, which help treat acne and pimples. Besides, cinnamon also acts as a mild abrasive that helps reveal a layer of new and healthy skin. So, if you are worried about acne on your facial skin, you should consider including this remedy in your skin care routine. A study found that cinnamon extract had positive effects in inhibiting the development of acne-causing bacteria, hence reducing breakouts. However, the mixture of lemon juice and cinnamon can cause burning. If you cannot bear the burning, wash off this mixture and try any of the other remedies.
Then, apply it on your acne-prone skin areas.
Finally, wash it off with warm water before applying a light moisturizer.
Repeat this home remedy 2- 3 times per week within 2- 3 weeks.
To know how to use lemon for acne scars, you can consider using the combination of lemon juice, honey and tea tree oil.
Mix 1/2 tsp. of raw honey with 2 drops each of tea tree oil and lemon juice.
Apply this mixture onto your affected areas.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with water.
Repeat this remedy twice a day.
A combination of baking soda and lemon juice can work well on your acne. This mixture helps cleanse skin while it also works as an anti-inflammatory substance. Besides, lemon helps reduce the oiliness on the skin and simultaneously kills the bacteria causing acne.
Leave it on for over than 10 minutes.
Gently massage it before washing it off with cool water.
Pat it dry and then apply a light moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy 1-2 times per week for 2-3 weeks.
You can use the combination of lemon juice and cucumber to treat acne naturally. Cucumbers contain high content of water and essential nutrients that help rehydrate the skin. Also, cucumbers have cooling and astringent properties that help soothe acne-affected skin. Meanwhile, lemon juice also helps remove excess oil from the skin.
Mix the juice from one lemon and one cucumber.
Then, apply a thick layer of this mixture on your acne-affected areas.
Finally, wash it off with cool water, pat it dry and then apply a light moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy daily for your desired results.
According to a study about rose water benefits , rose water contains anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe acne-irritated skin. Besides, it also contains antibacterial properties that kill off acne-causing bacteria. When you combine lemon juice with rose water, it will help in diluting the acidity of the lemon juice, hence making it suitable for applying on sensitive skin.
Leave it on for about 15- 20 minutes.
Finally, wash it off with cool water and pat it dry.
Repeat this remedy once daily for your desired results.
This soothing and hydrating mixture of lemon juice, honey and milk can help treat acne for all skin types. Lemon juice and honey act as antibacterial agents while milk helps soothe the skin. Meanwhile, honey helps remove excess moisture from your clogged pores in order to kill off the bacteria by releasing hydrogen peroxide. Also, honey helps in hydrating the skin and reducing excess oil production, hence preventing future breakouts.
Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Finally, apply a light moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy daily for 2-3 weeks.
The compound called curcumin found in turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce the inflammation and pain in acne breakouts and speed the healing of the skin. Meanwhile, turmeric contains antibacterial properties that help kill off the acne-causing bacteria.
When you combine turmeric with lemon juice, this mixture can help reduce the appearance of acne, and simultaneously lighten skin. However, applying a turmeric face mask can leave the skin lightly yellow. But, you just need to wash your face a few times, this will fade away.
Mix them well to make a thick paste.
Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes.
Finally, wash it off with water, pat it dry and apply a light moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy 2- 3 times per week in less than one month.
When you do not know how to use lemon for acne removal, you do not forget the combination of lemon juice and yogurt. Yogurt contains powerful antibacterial properties that can help treat acne. Also, it contains lactic acid that acts as a natural skin cleanser when combined with lemon juice.
Mix the juice from ½ lemon with ½ cup of plain yogurt.
Mix them well to make a smooth blend.
Then, apply this blend on your acne-affected areas.
Finally, wash it off with cool water, pat it dry and apply a moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy 2- 3 times per week in one month.
Aloe vera can be used to treat acne breakouts by soothing and rehydrating the skin. Also, according to a research about aloe vera for face , it speeds the formation of new and healthy skin cells. Besides, it reduces the negative effects of lemon on the skin, leaving you glowing, and clear skin.
Leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with water.
Next, pat it dry and apply a light moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy once daily until the acne scars fade away.
Then, place the warm cloth on your face.
Apply a thin layer of this mixture on your face.
Finally, wash it off using cool water and pat it dry.
Repeat this remedy twice a week for the best results.
Mix equal amounts of fresh lemon juice, raw honey, and olive oil.
Leave it on for about 20- 30 minutes.
Repeat this remedy daily for the best results.
When it comes to learning how to use lemon for acne spots and scars, you should not forget this remedy, yet try to apply it as soon as possible.
Add 1 tbsp. of chickpea powder to some fresh lemon juice.
Mix them well to create a fine paste.
Then, apply this paste on your affected area.
Finally, wash it off with warm water, pat it dry and applying a moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy once or twice per week.
Note: You can add some water or milk for the better results.
According to a study about home remedies for acne , aspirin contains anti-inflammatory properties as well as salicylic acid, which helps kill off the bacteria causing acne. Actually, this is known as one of the best ways on how to use lemon for acne spots and scars that you should try out!
Mix them well to create a paste.
Then, wash off your face and apply this paste to your affected areas.
Rinse it off with the baking soda combined with water.
Repeat this process regularly to treat acne and pimples.
This is another great way on how to use lemon for acne removal that you should not look down. Sugar helps exfoliate the dead skin cells and simultaneously clears the skin pores, hence helping to treat acne.
Then, wash off your face using mild soap and lukewarm water.
Apply this mixture on your acne and gently massage for several minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water before patting it dry.
Finally, apply toner and moisturizer.
Repeat this remedy regularly to get the best results.
The pomegranate peel has been found to absorb the excess oil and remove the dead skin cells and impurities that may cause clogged pores.
Firstly, roast and grind pomegranate peel to create pomegranate powder.
Then, apply it to your affected skin areas.
Leave it on until it dries out completely.
Finally, rinse it off with clean water and pat it dry.
Repeat this process daily before your bedtime for the best results.
If you want to discover other great ways on how to use lemon for acne overnight, you should continue to read the rest of this article and then try to apply any of these remedies for good.
This may sound strange when it comes to learning how to use lemon for acne removal, but it actually does work. This remedy is ideal for people with dry skin.
Mix 1 tbsp. of lemon juice with 2 tsp. of sour cream.
Gently massage this mixture into your affected skin.
Leave it on for about 25 minutes, wash it off, and pat it dry.
Repeat this remedy 3 times per week.
To treat acne and pimples quickly, you can use the mixture of honey, onion juice and lemon juice. Onion has high content of allicin, which helps in killing the infection and drying out the acne.
Grate 1/2 onion and then squeeze out the onion juice.
Then, mix 10 drops of onion juice with 1/2 tsp. of honey and a few drops of lemon juice.
Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes before washing it off with water.
This is another great way on how to use lemon for acne overnight that you should know and then apply for good. Red lentil is effective in treating acne and when you combine it with honey and lemon juice, you can get the best results.
Soak some red lentils in clean water and leave it on overnight.
The next morning, strain the water and then grind these lentils to create a smooth paste.
Mix them well and apply this mixture onto your affected skin.
Finally, wash it off with water.
Nutmeg contains anti-microbial, skin- soothing, and pore- tightening properties, which can be helpful to reduce the breakouts.
Mix ½ tsp. of nutmeg dust with 2tsp. of honey and 1/2tsp. of lemon juice.
According to a research , sandalwood helps absorb the excess oil from your skin. Besides, it also helps tighten the skin pores which may be effective in curing the acnes and pimples.
Mix 1tsp. of raw honey with ½ tsp. of sandalwood paste and 1 tsp. of fresh lemon juice.
Mix them well before applying it onto your affected skin.
Leave it on until it dries out and then rinse it off with water.
Banana peel is a natural ingredient for treating acne. It also has natural ingredients that nourish the skin and clear off acnes.
Take the peel of a ripe banana, and divide it into some small parts.
Wash it off and then grate it to create a smooth paste.
Apply this mixture onto your affected skin.
Leave it on for half an hour before washing it off with water.
Oatmeal can help in absorbing the excess oil from the skin. Also, it helps in clearing the skin pores and reducing the pain and inflammation caused pimples and acne.
Mix ½ cup of oatmeal with lemon juice and honey.
Add enough warm water to create a thick paste.
Now, add 3tsp. of honey and 1tsp. fresh lemon juice to it.
Wait for at least 15-20 minutes.
Mix ½ tsp. of baking powder with a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp. of raw honey.
Then, add some water to create a thick paste.
Apply it directly onto your acnes.
Leave it on for about 10 minutes before washing it off.
Mix ¼ cup each of water and fresh lemon juice in a spray bottle.
Then, spray this mixture regularly to your affected skin areas.
Note: You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Lemon peels contain skin- lightening properties that help even out your skin tone. Besides, their lemon acid can help remove dead skin cells and speed up new skin cell growth.
Dry some lemon peels in the sun for half an hour.
When dried, grate it into a fine powder before adding water to create a paste.
Apply this paste to your affected areas.
Leave it on for about 5- 7 minutes.
Then, rinse it off with lukewarm water and pat it dry.
Repeat this process once or twice per week.
Tomatoes help reduce oil production and also keep the pH levels of the skin balanced. Meanwhile, oatmeal helps in removing the dead skin cells.
Mix enough amounts of cooked oatmeal, lemon juice and tomato juice.
Apply this mixture to your affected skin areas.
Leave it on for about 20- 25 minutes.
Both lemon juice and egg whites have great effect on acne-prone skin. They help reduce redness and also remove the acne scars, making it a great way on how to use lemon for acne scars overnight.
Mix the equal amounts of egg whites and lemon juice in a bowl.
Mix them well before applying it onto your acne-prone areas and leave it on overnight.
The next morning, wash it off with clean water and pat it dry.
Repeat this remedy regularly for the best results.
Another great way on how to use lemon for acne and pimples that you should try is to combine lemon juice with yeast and milk.
Mix 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice with 1 tbsp. of yeast in ½ cup of warm milk.
Then, brew it for 5- 7 minutes.
Apply this solution on your acne-prone areas and gently massage for several minutes.
Leave it on for about 20 minutes, wash it off with cool water, and then pat it dry.
Lemon balm consists of rosmarinic acid, which helps in reducing the oil production. Besides, it also has anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve the redness and swelling. Addition to this, lemon balm leaves contain anti-bacterial and astringent properties, which help in cleansing the skin pores and reducing the acnes and pimples. Simply, you just need to add some lemon balm leaves to the boiling water. Alternatively, you can also use it in the form of supplements or tea. Just keep in mind that children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not use lemon balm.
This is the last way on how to use lemon for acne removal that we want to mention in this article today. Sea salt can kill off the bacteria, restore oil balance, balance the pH levels of your skin, and also remove the impurities and dead skin cells from your skin pores.
Firstly, wash your facial skin using a non-exfoliating cleanser.
Mix ½ tsp. of sea salt and 1 tsp. of fresh lemon juice to create a paste.
Finally, apply a toner and moisturizer.
Avoid using a whole lemon wedge on your facial skin or cover all of your facial skin with lemon juice. This is because lemon juice is acidic, and it can remove natural oils and disrupt the natural pH of the skin.
Never use lemon juice on your open lesions  because it can hurt the surrounding skin, and worsen your condition.
Avoid spending much time in the sun after applying lemon juice. This is because lemon juice can make your skin susceptible to sun damage.
Be careful when using lemon juice combined with other skin care products.
If you have sensitive or dry skin, you should dilute lemon juice with some water.
Never apply lemon juice around your eyes. If juice accidently gets into your eyes, wash them off with cool water right away.
Avoid leaving it on your skin for a long period of time.
Only use lemon for acne occasionally. Using too often can cause irritated, dry and peeling skin.
After reading this article, we hope that you knew how to use lemon for acne and pimples and then try to apply any of these home remedies as soon as possible. If you think that this list is helpful and can help other people around you who want to treat their acne using natural ingredients, you should share this list with them right now. Also, if you know other natural remedies for acne spots using lemon juice, you can share them with other readers by leaving your comments in the comment section below.


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Junior jockeys in horse riding competitions across the Midwest
Maria Silvidi, Staff Reporter
The bright lights of the stadium hit the girl's eyes as she entered the arena. Walking in with her horse, she lines up to start the event. She is finished jumping the track with her horse as her heart is pounding through her ears. She is getting ready for her next event. After finishing both of her events, she waits to see if she won any of her divisions.
Junior Lily Oelschlager has been competing in equestrian competitions in places all over the Midwest while dealing with the struggles of school life. Oelschlager's family took her horseback riding at a young age and peaked her interest in the sport and interacting with the animals. Oeschlager went into detail about how a usual horse competition is run.
Oelschlager said that competitions typically run from Wednesday through Sunday.
"I compete Friday, Saturday, Sunday and sometimes on Thursdays but mostly Fridays and weekends is when I usually compete," Oelschalger said.
Oelschlager also explained what kind of events she takes place in apart from horse racing.
"I do show jumping so I don't race, I don't do anything like that, I am a show jumper which is when you watch in the olympics they jump the big jumps," Oelschlager said.
In show jumping they base they score more on your performance and how fast a rider can finish the jumps. In the second event, called an aquetation, Oelschlager partakes in, the judges focus more on the rider than the horse. Oleschlager explained how this is her favorite course because it challenges her to be the best rider she can. The judges score based on every little detail a rider shows during the competition.
"The aquetation, they watch you jump around and they judge you specifically. They don't really look at your horse they look at you," Oelschlager said.
Niki Topougis, Lily's mother, spoke about competitions interfering with school work.
"As long as she can keep her grades up and she feels comfortable about things, then I'm okay with things," Topougis said.
Topougis also said that Oelschlager is interested in participating in competitions after high school and have been looking at schools that have Equestrian programs for her to be a part of.
Brianna Semon, a friend of Lily's who also enjoys horses, understands that even though Lily spends a lot of her time participating in competitions she is still on top of her schoolwork.
"She's gone a lot for horses but [she] always makes a point to make up her work," Semon said. "She'll come back and make sure she has all the work she missed and [complete] all the projects, homework and [Lily] is very on top of things," Semon said.
Semon spoke about how if Lily wasn't into horses as much as she is then she wouldn't be doing what she competes in.
Lily Oelschlager has been passionate about horses ever since she can remember and that love for horses is not going away anytime soon. She goes to these competitions year round while also having a regular attendance in school. Oelschlager will continue participating in these competitions into college and possibly after college as well.