Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 11 janvier 2017
With All Eyes on Donald Trump, Mexico's Ongoing Protests Get Overlooked
Since the start of the presidential election, the stateside chatter surrounding Mexico has largely been centered on the notion of Donald Trump's previously far-fetched border wall. Meanwhile, protests have erupted across Mexico due to rising gas prices and general political unrest.
The New York Times reported that President Enrique Peña Nieto appeared on national television on Jan. 5 to address the ensuing protests. Due to oil prices rising globally, the president argued that he was left with no other option than to increase gas prices by a whopping 20 percent. He said, "Here I ask you, what would you have done?" His rhetorical question quickly led to an impassioned public response that came in the form of a hashtag.
Though Peña Nieto views an increase in gas prices as his last resort, his constituents strongly disagree as his approval ratings continue to tank. Now, people have taken to the streets in a string of so-called "gasolinazo" protests that have resulted in a reported 1,500 arrests and six deaths.
As the protests continue to go underreported with most media outlets concerned with Trump's impending inauguration and presidency, here are some essential facts to know.
Gas prices are increasing due to infrastructural changes.
Until recently, the Mexican government had subsidized gas prices — something it no longer wants to do, nor can it afford. Now, prices will more accurately reflect the global market and, thus, will fluctuate. According to The New York Times, however, the government may also be hoping to attract foreign investors and diversify the market — currently monopolized by the state-run oil company Pemex.
Environment Secretary Rafael Pacchiano Alamán defended the change via Twitter and said that the prior subsidization of gas prices really only benefited Mexico's upper class. He then argued that higher gas prices will force the nation to transition to clean energy and thereby reduce air pollution.
Protesters aren't just upset about rising gas prices.
The current unrest goes beyond high gas prices. Many Mexicans have serious concerns about inflation in basic necessities. The Guardian spoke with one protester, Manuel López, who does not even own a car. He said, "It's an economic issue. Salaries are not very good. If gasoline goes up, it provokes an inflation in the cost of the items we consume daily." He added, "The first thing that gets hit are people's pocketbooks."
A few well-known automobile manufacturers are involved, as well.
On Jan. 3, Trump criticized General Motors for manufacturing cars in Mexico. Urging GM, he said, "Make in USA or pay big border tax!" While GM has not announced plans to move production out of Mexico, Ford Motors soon after canceled plans for a $1.6 billion plant, causing Mexico's economy to take a big hit as the peso hit a historic low.
Yes, Trump is also involved.
While Mexico has been plagued by economic issues for some time, some of the nation's current anxieties can partly be credited to Trump's impending presidency and the effect it will have on relations between the two neighboring nations. As The New York Times reported, many Mexicans feel as though Peña Nieto will not be able to defend the nation from Trump. While that seems to be a sweeping concern, The Guardian spoke with one protester, Iván Rosales, who had a good point: "We wouldn't have to worry about Donald Trump if were a stable economy," he said. "Corruption here is what's killing us."
Justin Timberlake Has the Most Hilarious Reaction to Hearing That Jessica Biel Is Pregnant
What do you get when you team Jessica Biel up with Ellen DeGeneres? A very shocked Justin Timberlake, that's what. The morning after giggling her way down the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jessica stopped by Ellen's show, where the talk-show host wasted no time in stealing her phone and giving Justin a call. Ellen tried to convince the Trolls actor that he and Jessica were expecting a new baby, but he didn't take the bait. "I can't wait to find out whose it is!" he joked, after revealing that he was in the middle of whipping up a snack for their adorable son, Silas. The couple - who always look like they're having a blast together - clearly have one hilarious bond.
A Meme Coloring Book Exists, So Basically Our Wildest Dreams Have Come True
Memes have completely and utterly taken over the internet, making us LOL and constantly feel understood. Now, thanks to creative genius Jason Wong, you can unwind and relive your favorite memes from 2016 in one gloriously perfect coloring book. That's right - a meme coloring book exists, and it looks just as dank as it sounds.
Aptly titled Holy Méme Bible, this masterpiece features 16 pages of coloring outlines, puzzles, and word searches related to your favorite memes, from Arthur's permanently clenched fist to the loin-cloth-covered caveman Spongebob. Any meme-lovers interested in purchasing this book can get it on the hilarious official website for just $8 - what a bargain! You can get your daily dose of humorous memes while unplugging from your phone and getting in touch with your artistic side. It doesn't get much better than that!
Keep reading for a sneak peek at some of the funny activities in the book.
15 Moments That Made the Golden Globe Awards Worth Watching
This year's Golden Globe Awards were not to be missed, but we'll try to forgive you if you did. Things were hot from the start with a sizzling homage to La La Land in the opening sequence, and there was nowhere to go but up from there. We're covering the night's biggest highlights, touching on every notable thing that happened after all those spectacular dresses walked the red carpet right up until the final title on the winners' list was announced. Are you ready to plunge in?
29 Compliments Your Kids Need to Hear From You
Among the growing list of things that your kids need from you every day, both physically and emotionally, is to feel loved, valued, and special. Even though some parents are always oozing with compliments for their kiddos while others are worrying that they're praising their kids too much, children need to hear more from mom and dad than just, "I love you." When parents praise their children for a variety of specific attributes instead of just telling them that they're the best, it's incredible to see how these empowering words blossom within their kiddos. Check out these 29 important compliments for kids.
- I've noticed how hard you've been trying.
- You're incredibly thoughtful.
- Your practice is really paying off.
- You make me proud everyday.
- You inspire me.
- You're passionate.
- I can trust you with my secrets.
- You're a great teammate.
- Your hard work makes your teachers proud.
- You're a great role model.
- You make me want to be the best person I can be.
- Your creativity is truly special.
- You amaze me.
- Your effort hasn't gone unnoticed and I appreciate it.
- Thank you for teaching me something new.
- I'm lucky to have such a kind child.
- I respect your honesty.
- I value your ideas.
- You're a great listener.
- You're unique.
- You make people around you smile.
- You're not afraid to dream big.
- Your willingness to try is admirable.
- You bring so much joy to our family.
- You glow when you smile.
- Your friendship is appreciated.
- You're such a blessing.
- I admire you just the way you are.
- You make every day better.
Get Ready: Taco Bell Is Releasing a Fried Chicken Taco Shell Nationwide
You might want to sit down for this life-changing news. Taco Bell is releasing a fried chicken taco shell nationwide on Jan. 26. That's right: not only can you satisfy your late-night munchies with a cheesy taco, but you can also take care of your fried chicken craving in the same bite. The official name of the new menu item is the Naked Chicken Chalupa, and according to a statement from Taco Bell, it's made with "four ounces of marinated, all-white-meat, antibiotic-free chicken kicked up with bold Mexican spices and seasoning, and is packed with fresh shredded lettuce, diced ripe tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and creamy avocado ranch." The chalupa costs $3, which is honestly a very small price to pay for a food hybrid from the junk-food gods. You know how your crunchy taco shell always seems to fall apart halfway through? The sturdy chicken vessel should solve that problem forever.
These 2 Products Will Turn Your Matte Lips Metallic in Seconds
Ah, the matte lip. This was easily 2016's hottest makeup trend after matte liquid lipstick became the It product. With the help of Kylie's lip empire, worldwide attention was drawn to what the beauty community had already fallen in love with, and nearly every brand followed suit and released their own versions.
In 2017, matte lips might be taking a back seat to other shinier trends, leaving us beauty junkies stuck with a few (or 20) too many matte shades and little motivation to drop even more money on a new set of lipsticks. This is where lip toppers come in.
Thanks to two standout brands, these innovative products make it virtually seamless to turn all of your lipsticks (not just matte ones!) into gorgeous, glimmering metallic shades in just a few simple strokes! Lip toppers are essentially shimmer in a tube and differ from gloss in that they dry down and don't add any extra stickiness. The formulas are sheer enough to show the base color underneath but have opaque enough glitter to catch eyes from across the room. You also have the option to wear them alone for a wash of shimmer.
Jouer Cosmetics was one of the first brands to create this product, offering versatile options of its Long-Wear Lip Toppers ($16) for those looking to add subtle reflects to their lips. For more eccentric shades — such as blue and hot pink — try Lime Crime's Diamond Crushers ($18).
Keep reading to catch a glimpse of the lip toppers in all their metallic glory, including swatches from both brands!
Actress Lola Kirke Receives Death Threats For Not Shaving Her Armpits
Lola Kirke, who looked stunning on the red carpet during the Golden Globes (did you see that dress?) has been receiving death threats for not shaving her armpits prior to the award show. How dare she, a woman not shave her armpits, just like men have been neglecting to do their entire lives?
The star of Mozart in the Jungle posted an image of her Golden Globes look to Instagram, comically thanking the people who didn't threaten her life over body hair. She said, "Ok! Now I'm really ready. Thanks to all you beautiful people who didn't send me death threats on account of my #awesome #hairyarmpits! You rule."
The fact that anyone gets that angry over armpit hair is astounding, not to mention terrifying. The state of a woman's armpits should be completely up to her and no one should feel pressured to alter their body to fit into cisgender beauty ideals. If a woman wants to leave her armpits with hair, she should.
Hopefully as we move forward in 2017, society can start to accept that there is no one way to be beautiful. Everyone should be able to express their own unique style and participate in whatever beauty rituals make them feel best about themselves. Lola Kirke should be celebrated, not threatened, for being authentically herself.
There's a Serious '90s Vibe to Jessica Alba's Unique Blazer
Jessica Alba attended Marie Claire's Image Maker Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, where she rocked not one but two '90s-inspired style trends on the red carpet: cold shoulders and sleeve slits.
The Mechanic: Resurrection actress and The Honest Company founder, whose fashion choices routinely catch our eye, paired a chic black blazer with flared trousers to create a must-have, fun pantsuit. Beauty-wise, Jessica kept her hair super sleek and her makeup subtle yet smoky, which was perfect considering she was at the ceremony to present her makeup artist, Daniel Martin, with the new guard award. Keep scrolling to see her look in action and shop for a similar statement piece!
The Hunger Games Meets Star Wars: Woody Harrelson Has Been Cast in the Han Solo Movie
By now we all know that Han Solo is getting his own . . . wait for it . . . solo film, and although many of the important details are still deep, deep under wraps, a few tidbits about the exciting new movie have managed to leak to the general public. The latest news is that Woody Harrelson and Emilia Clarke have joined the growing cast. Keep reading to see all the important information we've rounded up about the space flick so far, and check out the actors who were formerly in the running!
#MyKitchenSkillsInclude Is the Hilarious Hashtag For the Cooking Impaired
#MyKitchenSkillsInclude is the hysterical hashtag being used by people who don't quite have a handle on the whole cooking thing yet. A quick search of the funny tag on Twitter leads to relatable jokes for anyone who struggles with preparing the simplest of meals. Even if you're a full-on foodie expert, these tweets will have you in a fit of laughter.
Read on to check out some of the comical tweets.
If You Missed Malia Obama's Dress Last Night, You'll Have to Catch Up Now
Malia Obama sat front and center for her father's presidential farewell speech last night, and of course we took notice of her outfit. While her mother chose a navy dress by Jason Wu, Malia went with a colorblock ensemble. Though the black-and-white dress featured no extra embellishments or frills, it certainly was not boring. The fit-and-flare style and blouson sleeves added a playful touch to Malia's grown-up look.
She accessorized with a black choker and pulled the outfit together with a pair of tights and booties. We're counting this look as one of her best-dressed moments in the last eight years. Like her mother, she wore the dress gracefully, and as the family took the stage at the end of the night, we couldn't help but stare at all three Obamas.
Steven Yeun and Joana Pak Share Even More Sweet Pictures From Their Stunning Wedding
Steven Yeun is officially a married man. The Walking Dead star tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Joana Pak in a stunning wedding ceremony at the historic Paramour Estate in LA on Dec. 3. Steven and the professional photographer wed in front of their closest friends and family members, including Steven's former costars Norman Reedus, Andrew Lincoln, Melissa McBride, Sarah Wayne Callies, Chandler Riggs, Emma Bell, and Alanna Masterson.
Luckily for us, the couple shared a few of their wedding photographer's shots on social media. Joana's sister, Kayce, also shared a sweet photo, writing, "Getting to celebrate the love between these two, last night, along with all their friends and family was so beautiful and special!! This whole week has been an awesome, family-filled, fun time and it's been so great! (We've also gained a brother in-law from it!) #loveyouguys #pakpack."
A Look Back at the People's Choice Awards' Most Daring Fashion Looks
The People's Choice Awards are not like the Oscars or the Golden Globes - when it comes to longstanding award shows, it's the most laid-back of the bunch (MTV Music and Movie Awards aside). Gowns aren't even required, so you know the red carpet will always be all over the place.
Some celebrities choose to get all decked out for the night celebrating the best in movies, music, and TV, while others wear fun pieces they know they won't get to wear at any other award show. Scroll ahead to check out 12 looks (dresses, jumpsuits, and tuxedos included) that'll show you this Wednesday, Jan. 18, you should expect anything and everything.
40+ Snaps of Kate Middleton With Little Girls That Are Sure to Make Your Heart Explode
Kate Middleton is the proud mom of a baby girl, the adorable Princess Charlotte, but even before the tiny princess arrived, Kate got lots of experience dealing with little girls from her many interactions while traveling and making royal appearances. We've rounded up over 40 of Kate's cutest interactions with young girls around the world. Scroll through to see them all now, and check out Kate and Will's best moments with kids from their years of royal appearances.
This Is Not a Drill - You Can Win a Valentine's Day Date With Idris Elba
It turns out spending hours daydreaming about your future life as Mrs. Idris Elba wasn't a waste after all. In a collaboration with Omaze, the Thor: Ragnarok star is offering one lucky winner the chance to be wined and dined by him and put up in a four-star hotel on Valentine's Day. "Just you and me. No one else around. Just us," he promises in the video. "We'll get things started out with cocktails. Or perhaps Champagne. And once we're feeling comfortable, we can order whatever your heart desires. And for dessert, you can have whatever you want. And I mean whatever you want." Further sweetening the deal (as if that was possible) is the fact that each entry into the contest donates to nonprofit charity W.E. Can Lead, which raises money to provide young girls in Africa with education opportunities. Donating to a worthy cause and getting to see those soulful eyes IRL? Sign us up.
Canadian life insurers to limit use of genetic test results
Canada's life insurers say they are preparing to adjust the industry's code of conduct so consumers will no longer be required to disclose genetic testing information when applying for new coverage worth $250,000 or less.
Canadian life insurers to limit use of genetic test results
Canada's life insurers say they are preparing to adjust the industry's code of conduct so consumers will no longer be required to disclose genetic testing information when applying for new coverage worth $250,000 or less.
5 Things to Consider Before Transitioning Your Little One to a Big Bed
This weekend, my family is saying goodbye to the crib for the last time. My youngest is almost 3, and despite his protests about the necessity of a big-boy bed ("I no need new bed, mommy; dis one is perfect," he's told me every day this week), the regularity with which is he now crawling out of that perfect sleeping spot tells me it's time to move on.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the transition is as easy for him as it was for his big sister, who took to her big-girl bed immediately and without incident. However, I've heard many a horror story of kids who've jumped out of their new beds 10, 20, 100 times in the first few nights, and lord knows, I have a little acrobat. The terrifying possibility that soon I might be waking up in the middle of the night only to find a toddler creepily staring at me inches from my face (every parent has been there) is just one of the factors I've considered when deciding when to make this transition.
Here is everything — big and small — you should think about before moving your kid from a crib to a bed.
- Are you prepared for some sleepless days and nights? If you're lucky, your tot will take to his new sleeping space right away, but more likely, you're going to have a few days (weeks?) where the transition means a greatly extended nighttime routine, shorter or interrupted naps, and some middle-of-the-night visits. Choose a time when you're prepared and will be home long enough to allow your child to get fully settled in the new sleeping space.
- What kind of bed makes sense for your child? Are you in a temporary living situation or in your forever home? If it's the former, you might want to start the transition by converting your crib to a toddler bed instead of investing in an expensive piece of furniture that might not fit in a future space. If you're in a more permanent home, consider buying a bed that will give your child room to grow, i.e. a full or queen, extra long twin, or bunk or trundle beds.
- Do you need a side rail? If you're transitioning your child earlier than you'd like because they've crawled out of their crib one too many times, think about finding a bed that will easily accommodate a sturdy side rail. A rail gives a bed (and your kid) boundaries and eliminates your worry about a young toddler rolling out of bed in the middle of the night.
- Have you factored in all the bed necessities in your budget? I had my eye on a stylish, but pricey bed for my son, then I realized that I would also have to purchase a mattress, a water/pee-proof mattress cover, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, a duvet, and a duvet cover. Suddenly, the less expensive bed option was looking a lot more attractive.
- Does your child often want a parent to sleep with him? If you've won the lottery and birthed two bad sleepers like me, you might want to purchase a bed big enough for both you and your child to sleep in because, hey, there's optimism . . . and then there's reality.
Bella Hadid's Bikini Is Sexy - but That's Not What We're Obsessed With
Bella Hadid is relaxing in the Bahamas, lounging on a beach chair, and smiling in a straw sun hat. While her brown string bikini is undoubtedly sexy, we can't help but stare at her stylish headgear.
The handy accessory is a perennial popular beach choice, and we've seen stars like Lupita Nyong'o, Bar Refaeli, and Emily Ratajkowski sporting similar pieces. Judging by Bella's sultry photo, the trend is still going strong. We love Bella's bikini and hat combination so much, we've found similar options for you to shop below.
Sophia Bush Opens Up About Her Short-Lived Marriage to Chad Michael Murray
Sophia Bush recently opened up about her previous relationship with Chad Michael Murray in Cosmopolitan's February issue. Even though she doesn't directly refer to her former One Tree Hill costar by name, she does get incredibly honest about their short-lived marriage and how their highly publicized romance affected her outlook on love and finding "the one." "In my 20s, when I was starting out my career as an actor, I wasn't looking for a relationship, but one found me and became serious, even though I hadn't planned to settle down until my 30s," she wrote. "But when the person you're with asks you to marry him, you think: 'This must be happening because it's supposed to.'"
After tying the knot in 2005, the two split just five months later (the reason was never made public), which Sophia discusses in the magazine. "I refuse to let that one relationship define me, which is why I've done my best to avoid discussing it for 10 years," she continued. "The reality is that, yes, it was a massive event in my life. And the trauma of it was amplified by how public it became, which was incredibly foreign and bizarre to a girl who'd been just another college kid 24 months before her life blew up." After moving on from Chad, she admits that she learned to appreciate relationships in a different way. "Some are meant to heal you, some are meant to teach you how to build yourself up, and some are meant to show you how to trust your own intuition . . . Relationships that don't lead to lifetime commitments are not failures. Not every love can last forever. When you take the pressure of The One off, you'll open yourself up to endless possibilities. You'll learn to have a truly deep, knowing relationship with yourself first. Then the rest will fall into place. Reasons, seasons, and lifetimes. They're all valid."
Canadian life insurance industry commits to limits on use of genetic test results
Canada's life insurers say they are preparing to adjust the industry's code of conduct so consumers will no longer be required to disclose genetic testing information when applying for new coverage worth $250,000 or less.
This Explains What Your Closet Will Look Like This Year
We're not exactly mind readers, but thanks to the designers' Spring '17 runways, we can paint a pretty clear picture of the next year in fashion. These looks set the pace for a new season, and it's going to look a little different from the style world as you know it.
Prepare for bolder prints, more frills, and some serious wardrobe disruption. While minimalism has ruled, 2017 is poised to bring some big change to our closets. Read on for the big takeaways to stay ahead of the curve - or jump to learn more about the trends you want below.
Zoë Kravitz Reveals the Beautiful Reason Mom Lisa Bonet Is Her Ultimate Role Model
What do Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Zoë Kravitz have in common, other than being a group of insanely talented actresses? They're all starring in HBO's upcoming Big Little Lies miniseries. In anticipation of the buzzy book-to-TV adaptation, Elle magazine featured them on four gorgeous covers for their February issue. From Zoë speaking about why she idolizes her mother, Lisa Bonet, to Nicole's intense sex scenes with costar Alexander Skarsgard, keep reading to see their best quotes.
The Reason 1 Dad Decorates Lunch Bags For His Son Is More Amazing Than the Drawings
When Dominick Cabalo noticed that his boy seemed a bit shy, he took a creative approach to help Nicholas make new friends.
Three years ago, the talented California dad started decorating Nicholas's lunches with elaborate illustrations as a way to hopefully spark conversations with classmates. "I noticed he was a bit shy when it came to talking to others," Dominick told The Huffington Post. "So by creating a piece of artwork to 'break the ice,' kids would come up to him and start talking and hopefully a conversation, or better yet, a new friendship, would start."
Luckily for Nicholas, his dad isn't just thoughtful but is also extremely talented. Dominick's drawings of popular characters have continued to impress even now that Nicholas is in middle school. Over the past three years, Dominick estimates that he has illustrated about 400 brown bags while watching his son's confidence flourish "Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but in our house, lunch is probably the most creative," he shared on Imgur.
Since he knows that the bags will quickly be destroyed, Dominick tries to limit himself to spending under an hour a day on his pop culture-inspired creations.
"I drew this one after learning of Carrie Fisher's death a couple weeks ago," he explained. "Occasionally, I'll do original characters or I'll illustrate private jokes between him and me. But mostly, kids like established characters because then he can talk about it with his friends. He's broken out of his shell because of this, and I like to think that I had a hand in helping him do this with these bags."
8 Disturbing Bombshells From Leah Remini's Scientology Documentary Series
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When you think of Scientology, a few people probably come to mind: Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Leah Remini. While Cruise and Travolta are partly known for their unwavering devotion to the "church," Remini publicly split from Scientology in 2013. After having doubts about things the church was doing and questioning the church's leader, David Miscavige (which is apparently a big no-no), about the unknown whereabouts of his wife, the actress had had enough.
In addition to speaking out about her experiences with interviews and a book, Remini decided to dive even further into uncovering the church's corrupt reality with her A&E documentary series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. On the show, she travels around the country with Mike Rinder, Scientology's former senior executive and one of Miscavige's right-hand men, to talk to former church members about the horrors they allegedly endured over the years (the church denies all claims made in the show). See the biggest bombshells below, which include forced abortion and physical abuse.
- The church's leader, David Miscavige, reportedly beats his staff. Several former church members have spoken out on the show about the physical abuse they endured at the hands of Miscavige (he's 5'1", by the way). All of the situations they described include the church leader's attitude changing at the drop of a hat and him punching, shoving, and choking them in front of other Scientology staff members. Whenever someone even looked like they were about to fight back, a group of Miscavige's men would swoop in and immediately remove that person from the building. One former church member, Jeff Hawkins, recalled that Miscavige looked at him after physically assaulting him and said, "Do you know why I did that? To remind you who's boss."
- Women in the Sea Org are reportedly forced to have abortions if they get pregnant. In the show's fifth episode, Remini sits down with Marc Headley, a former event coordinator and video producer for Scientology, and his wife, Claire, a former Sea Org member. While working in the Sea Org, a now-land-based organization of the church's most dedicated members that control management operations, and living at the church's international headquarters in Hemet, CA, Claire became pregnant with their first child. But since Claire alleges that Scientology thinks women in the Sea Org who get pregnant actively want to leave, she was forced to get an abortion. "If a woman got pregnant, she would instantly be scheduled to go and get an abortion," she said. "If she refused in any manner, she would be segregated, not allowed to speak with her husband, put under security watch, put on heavy manual labor, and interrogated for her crimes." Marc and Claire managed to narrowly escape the church (he says he was run off the road by church members in an SUV; she says she snuck out of Walmart and hopped on a bus), but that will never take away their pain. "I can go, 'Well, now I have three beautiful children who are my life,'" she continued. "But it doesn't make me feel better about not being strong enough to tell them to go f*ck themselves."
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- Despite escaping the church, some people are reportedly still tracked down and brought back. Claire and Marc also went into detail about the heavy security that Sea Org members are reportedly under when they live at the base in Hemet. In addition to security cameras being everywhere, their outgoing mail is always read before being sent, they are on strict meal schedules, and the fence that surrounds the property has large spikes on both sides, which prevents anyone from entering or leaving. Claire revealed that when her friend tried to escape, she fell in a ditch outside the property and was brought right back in by church members and put on heavy labor duty. She also said she knew one member who fled all the way to South Africa, where he was tracked down and brought back.
- Private investigators reportedly hired by Scientology followed Remini during the filming of the show. In the fifth episode of the show, Remini and Rinder are driving when they notice a suspicious-looking car close by. After signaling to the car several times that he can pass, he refuses. When they pull up next to him and ask him who he is, he says he works for TMZ, but suspiciously doesn't have a camera and quickly drives away. When they then pull into their hotel, two men are sitting in the lobby with their phones pointed at Remini's car. The hotel manager asks if they are guests, and they both quickly get up to leave. Rinder confronts them, they act like they don't know anything, and Remini later reveals that one of the men is a private investigator (oh, and the TMZ guy was driving the PI's wife's car).
- Church members will spend thousands of dollars trying to reach the highest level of spirituality in Scientology. Scientology was founded by a man named L. Ron Hubbard, who believed that you need to clear yourself of your "reactive mind" in order to advance up "the Bridge of Total Freedom." People do this through auditing sessions, where a Scientology auditor asks the person a series of questions while they hold two metal cans attached to a machine. The machine tells the auditor if the person is telling the truth, and in order to continue to grow spiritually, church members have to pay for expensive courses in order to improve. It also should be noted that Hubbard holds the Guinness World Record for most published works by one author (and they're mostly science fiction) . . .
- If you leave the church, you will most likely lose your entire family. If a member of the church speaks out against Scientology or decides to leave, they will be labeled a "suppressive person" (watch Tom Cruise talk about it at the 4:29 mark). If the rest of that person's family is still in the church, they will be pressured to disconnect from that person, which means cutting off all communication and essentially never seeing them again.
- David Miscavige reportedly told private investigators to let his father die. David's father, Ron, was the one who got his son involved in Scientology when he was a young boy. But after years in the church and being heavily monitored while living at the base in Hemet, Ron and his wife, Becky, decided to plan their escape. In episode four of the show, Ron told Remini that he knew he needed to get out after he walked by his son one day and decided to say hello. "Ron looked at me and I knew that I had done the wrong thing," he said. "By calling him Dave," Remini clarified, to which he replied, "Yes." After Ron and Becky finally escaped, his son hired private investigators to follow him, one of whom was brought in for questioning by police and revealed everything. According to Ron, the investigator told police that when they saw Ron have what appeared to be a heart attack (he was simply holding his cell phone in place in his chest pocket), they called David to see if they should intervene, but David replied, "If it's my father's time to die, let him die."
- Scientologists believe they have the cure for mental illness. In the show's season finale, Leah sat down with Brandon Reisdorf, a former church member who suffers from bipolar disorder. At the time of their interview, Brandon was in psychiatric care but his family agreed to let him tell his story. While Brandon said he's doing much better now that he's in the care of actual doctors, he detailed his horrific time in the church. After one of his mental breakdowns, the church decided to give him an "introspection rundown," or what they think is the cure for mental illness. It involves locking the person in a room until their "episode" passes, which they think means their body is rid of the illness for good. Scientologists are also well-known for hating psychology and thinking you can treat mental illness with vitamins and intense auditing sessions (as seen in this infamous Tom Cruise interview with Matt Lauer).
Kim Kardashian's Terrifying Robbery: A Timeline
This post has been updated with new information.
Kim Kardashian experienced her own (and everyone else's) worst nightmare on Oct. 2 when she was robbed and held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room while in town for the Paris Fashion Week shows. Thankfully, the reality star survived the incident unscathed, although the details that continue to emerge about what happened to her are each more disturbing than the last. Here is everything that you need to know about the situation thus far:
- Kanye West ends his concert early due to a "family emergency." The rapper was in the midst of performing at the Meadows Festival in Queens, NY, on Oct. 2 when he stopped singing and apologized to the audience that he had to cut his set short because of a family emergency, shocking the crowd.
- News leaks that the family emergency in question is Kim being robbed in Paris. At around 3 a.m. in Paris, Kim was held hostage and robbed at gunpoint in her luxury apartment at the No Address Hotel - a private mansion where her husband has owned a space since 2011 - where she had been staying all week. Although popular with celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, the residence's only security measures are a receptionist at the door and "a nightman."
- Kim's representatives release a statement about the incident. "Kim Kardashian West was held up at gunpoint inside her Paris hotel room this evening by two armed masked men dressed as police officers," her reps told The Hollywood Reporter on Oct. 2. "She is badly shaken but physically unharmed."
- The French Interior Ministry speaks out. The security organization said that five men were involved; they wore ski masks and forced the concierge to give them access to Kim's private apartment, where two of the men then entered. After the robbery, the attackers fled on bicycles, and according to Us Weekly, officials believe the robbery was committed by a "highly organized" gang.
- The Paris prosecutor's office reveals how much Kim lost in the robbery. On the Today show, it was confirmed that the reality star's wedding ring (though not her engagement ring) and her jewelry box, worth over $10 million, were stolen. Two smartphones were also among the items lost.
- A source comes forward to shed chilling details about the nature of the robbery. According to one of E!'s sources, Kim was bound and gagged during the incident, before being handcuffed and threatened with a gun. "She begged for them to let her live and [said] she has babies at home. Then they wrapped her mouth in tape and put her in the bathtub," they said. "She thought they were for sure going to kill her."
- Kim leaves Paris aboard her private jet. TMZ reports that an understandably upset Kim left Paris in a hurry after what she called "the worst moment in my life."
- Kim lands safely in NYC. Though missing her wedding ring, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star landed safely in NYC on Monday morning, where she was spotted walking into her apartment building in Manhattan with Kanye by her side. Upon landing, she reportedly traveled with a security-heavy entourage of 10 vehicles and 15-20 bodyguards.
- A source says Kim has been worried about this for a long time. "This was one of Kim's biggest fears," a source told People, adding that she was hysterical while relaying the details of what happened to Kanye. "She's always known the threats are out there, but for something to happen, it's almost unimaginable. It's going to take her a very long time to feel safe again."
- A suspect is called in for questioning, while the apartment Kim was robbed in is investigated by forensic officers. Us Weekly discovered that a photographer had been obsessively following the Kardashians around Paris Fashion Week days earlier and was even able to get inside the restaurant they were dining in by dressing up as a policeman (the same method the thieves later used to gain access to her building). French police also have the residence surrounded and are thoroughly investigating the space for traces to nail the perpetrators with the help of a forensic officer.
- Kanye reschedules his tour dates. On Oct. 3, Live Nation released a statement on the singer's behalf, saying, "Due to family concerns, this week's Philadelphia and Detroit dates on the Saint Pablo tour have been rescheduled." The two shows will now take place on Dec. 13 and Dec. 22, respectively, and the tour will officially resume on Oct. 7.
- Kim feared she was going to be raped. "The reports of her fear of being raped are real," a source told People. "She really did think she was going to be raped. She had a gun to her head the whole time."
- Kim might have been followed while in Paris. Us Weekly reported that the perpetrators might have been tailing Kim all week dressed as a detective and a photographer. The Daily Mail also posted footage of an unidentified man driving a gray Fiat 500 weaving through traffic in an attempt to follow the car Kim was riding in after attending a fitting with Kanye and Kourtney. He reportedly followed them to a restaurant, where he was denied entrance to even after telling people there that he was a police officer, which lines up with allegations saying she was robbed by people dressed as law enforcement.
- Paris police search for a mysterious black limo. According to The Hollywood Reporter, police have recovered surveillance footage from a shoe store across the street from where Kim was staying, which shows a black limo with tinted windows circling the area around the time that she was robbed.
- Filming for Keeping Up With the Kardashians gets put on hold. On Oct. 6, news broke that the popular E! reality series has been placed "on hold indefinitely". New episodes from the 12th season that have already been filmed will resume on Oct. 23.
- The robbers may have chosen Kim as their target because of Kanye. It was revealed on Oct. 7 that after breaking into the apartment building, the men asked the concierge in French, "Where's the rapper's wife?" This could possibly mean that the suspects, who reportedly arrived and left the scene on bicycles, may not have known Kim by name, but rather through Kanye and his fame.
- The men knew what they were doing. A source told People that it was "a very well-coordinated robbery" and that they left essentially no DNA evidence.
- Kanye resumes his Saint Pablo Tour. On Oct. 7, the rapper returned to the stage in his hometown of Chicago and told the crowd, "It's good to be home." Kim was also spotted arriving back in LA earlier in the day.
- Kim's diamond cross necklace is found. After one of Kim's platinum-mounted jewelry pieces was found outside of her Paris hotel on Monday, Us Weekly reported that the robbers deliberately dropped the necklace in an attempt to con the police into thinking they were amateurs. The burglars reportedly set up a "double bluff" escape ruse in which one of the men fell off his bicycle, while another pretended to accidentally drop a piece of jewelry as they fled. Paris police told the publication, "They wanted us to believe that they were amateurs, but all the real clues point to them being extremely sophisticated professionals. There is no way a gang like this would drop stuff and fall off bicycles. All that was done for any cameras that might be in the area. It is far more likely that they played around on bikes for a few minutes after stealing the jewels and when they still had their masks on, before they all got into a van and disappeared."
- Kim is a no-show at the Keeping Up With the Kardashians season 12 wrap party. The Kardashian-Jenner family celebrated the end of the show's 12th season with a party on Oct.11, and naturally, the family shared photos from the event on Instagram. Noticeably missing from the pictures was Kim, who's been keeping a low profile since the robbery.
- Kim cancels her Las Vegas club appearance. On Oct. 12, E! News revealed that Kim had canceled her annual birthday appearance at Hakkasan nightclub in Las Vegas. A rep for the club told the news outlet, "Given recent circumstances, Kim Kardashian will be unable to make her previously scheduled appearance at Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub."
- Kim receives an apology from a website that claimed she lied about the robbery. After suing MediaTakeOut.com for saying Kim lied about her Paris incident, the site released an apology, stating, "We can understand how reports questioning if the robbery in fact took place can be hurtful, and so we apologize. No one deserves to go through such a traumatic experience. Kim is not just celebrity, she is a person, a wife and a mother - who in no way deserved what happened to her."
- Kim's assistant says the reality TV star is taking some time off. On Oct. 17, Stephanie Sheppard shared a handwritten letter on Kim's website announcing that "Keeks is taking some much needed time off." She continued, "But not to worry we've called upon Kim's closest friends, fam and yours truly to save up some exclusives. Stay tuned for new posts and app takeovers!! Thank you so much for your support for my girl. Love you mean it."
- Hotel de Pourtalès's concierge blames lack of security for the robbery. The concierge on duty during Kim's robbery, known only as Abdulrahman, opened up about the whole ordeal during an interview with the Daily Mail. "There was no real security at all," he said. "It's a choice. The hotel doesn't mind about security. We told them years and years before, you have to make a camera, you have to put [in place] a security process, about keys. Nothing was locked, there was no proper security there. Everyone knew it." He also said that even though he emailed his bosses about getting better security in 2010, the security codes had not been changed in six years and there were no functioning security cameras in place. Following the incident, Abdulrahman said that he plans to take legal action against the hotel.
- The hotel concierge reveals more horrifying details about Kim's robbery. During an interview with the Daily Mail, Abdulrahman revealed that he was forced to unlock the door to Kim's room with a spare key and he was there with the star when she was robbed. While Kim pleaded with the robbers to spare her life, Abdulrahman said he tried his best to keep her calm. "She began to scream again," he said. "That's why he put the tape on her mouth. A long piece of tape, all the way round her head." He added that the robbers left right away when they saw that Kim's bodyguard was calling her phone.
- Kourtney breaks her silence on Kim's terrifying robbery. During a video interview with Australia's Today Extra on Oct. 19, Kourtney opened up about how Kim is doing, revealing, "She's not doing great. I think we're all really still shaken up and I just - you know, I think she has a big, supportive family and I know that all the traumatic things that we've been through, we get through them together as a family, and that's what family's all about."
- Security footage of Kim's robbers surfaces. The five alleged robbers were captured on video by street-side cameras obtained by France's M6 news as they made their getaway on bicycles and foot. They are seen approaching the hotel at 2:19 a.m. and leaving 49 minutes later. According to M6 news, Paris police currently have no leads on their identities.
- The hotel concierge reveals that the robbers weren't after jewels. During an interview with ET, Abdulrahman reveals that the robbers continued to demand money even after taking Kim's wedding ring. "She believed that they were there for her ring," he explained. "She showed her hand . . . there is no ring, and the guy is like, 'Where is the ring?' At that moment she gave him her ring -- it was on a table close to the floor -- she gave her ring to the guy ... and he put it in his pocket. For him, it was just a ring, I think ... he didn't stop asking for money. They weren't there for jewels at first, they were there for money."
- Kim returns to social media and then deletes her posts. On Oct. 31, the reality star shared three posts on Facebook before quickly deleting them all. An Us Weekly insider adds that the posts were actually an error. "She's still figuring out when is the right time for her to come back."
- Kim and Kanye fire their longtime bodyguard. Entertainment Tonight reports that the power couple has terminated their relationship with bodyguard Pascal Duvier. Pascal first came in contact with the family when he started working with Kanye in 2012, and a year later he began working with Kim. A source told ET that "Pascal, along with a couple other security members of their team, were recently let go by Kim and Kanye. It's a pretty tough situation overall and they love Pascal, but they couldn't take any more chances."
- Police arrest suspects who may be connected to her robbery. According to French magazine Le Monde, authorities arrested 14 men and three women. A source tells E! News that a man named Pierre, the alleged ringleader of the heist, was arrested after officers broke down the gate of his villa in Plascassier in the South of France. Several suspects are reportedly still being held for questioning in France.
- Kim's limo driver is released without criminal charges. TMZ and other French outlets report that the limo driver who chauffeured Kim in Paris, Michael Madar, was released from police custody on Jan. 10 without criminal charges. The private luxury limousine company also told TMZ that he was only brought in for "testimony purposes only" and had nothing to do with the actual crime.
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