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According to a report in the Evening Echo, University College Cork has introduced strict policies in anticipation of next month's RAG week festivities.

In an effort to appease local residents, the university has confirmed it will take a 'hardline approach' to students who cause undue disturbance during the week in question.

Students who are found to disrupt the peace will be obliged to pay €50 to the student hardship fund, and those who refuse to take responsibility will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee.

Commenting on the new policy, a spokesperson for the university said: "UCC has introduced a number of initiatives to respond swiftly and decisively to students who are in breach of university rules, such as anti-social behaviour.”

Echoing this, Stewart Philpott,Head of Community Policing, added: "UCC is tightening the rules around students in houses. They are being made more answerable to the college."

"They seem to be taking a more hardline approach. The new President, Patrick O’Shea, is very much of the community and he believes the college shouldn’t be causing trouble  He seems to be very much on board from that point of view."

UCC was recently awarded the University of Sanctuary status which will allow the facility to provide seven asylum seekers with full scholarships.

The university is following in the footsteps of Dublin City University and the University of Limerick, who were also given the status by the Places of Sanctuary, Ireland.

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Last night's Grammy Awards ceremony was full of touching moments and gripping performances, but few caught the attention of the viewing public quite like Kesha's powerful rendition of her song, Praying.

Joined by a host of female singers all dressed in white, the singer gave an emotionally charged performance of the song she wrote amid the very public lawsuit against her former producer Dr. Luke, who she accused of sexual and emotional abuse.

Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, Julia Michaels and Andra Day were just some of the women to join the star on stage.

The fierce performance ended with Kesha wiping tears from her face as she hugged her fellow artists.

Earlier in the night, Praying lost out to Ed Sheeran's Shape of You in the Best Pop Solo Performance category, leaving many angered fans questioning the judging process.

Some argued that Ed's hit single, which contains lyrics about admitting a woman's body, was not an appropriate winner given that the award organisers had thrown their support behind the Time's Up and #MeToo movements.

Unsurprisingly, Twitter had a thing or two to say about the whole debacle.

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Unless you're extremely lucky, it's highly unlikely you gel with every single person in your workplace.

While you may not be able to articulate why you tend to give certain people a wide berth, you just know that they're simply not your type of person.

But if you harbour suspicions that they're raving psychopaths and would give anything to find evidence of this, you need look no further than two recent studies published in Journal Of Business Ethics.

According to the research, you can spot the psychopath in your office by taking note of the relationship they have with their boss.

If the boss in question is particularly difficult to work for and yet your colleague appears to thrive under their management approach, then you may – put simply – have a psycho on your hands.

So, how did researchers set about isolating the psychopaths among us?

419 volunteers firstly had their reactions measured when presented with manager profiles before being asked to assess their own real-life managers.

The study identified two types of psychopathy; primary dimension and secondary dimension, and ascertained that those who appeared to thrive beneath a problematic manager displayed signs of the former.

Elaborating on the findings, Dr Charlice Hurst said: "Both consist of high levels of antisocial behaviour; however, people who score high in primary psychopathy lack empathy and are cool-headed and fearless."

"They don’t react to things that cause other people to feel stressed, fearful or angry. Secondary psychopaths are more hot-headed and impulsive."

Unlike other people who would struggle under the direction of a problematic manager, primary psychopaths benefit under abusive supervisors.

"Relative to their peers low in primary psychopathy, they felt less anger and more engagement and positive emotions under abusive supervisors," Dr Hurst continued.

So, now you know…

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None of us will ever deny the fact that there is incredible talent in Ireland, right? 

Well, at long last, we have a brilliant website that handpicks all of the products to bring you the very best of Irish creativity.

Introducing Cuando – An exciting new Irish gift website. Proudly featuring creations by talented people all over Ireland, Cuando is about making beautiful, thoughtful and unique gifts easy to find and easy to buy.

Sounds brilliant, doesn't it?

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Many of the products on Cuando are personalised or completely bespoke, giving you a wonderfully unique range of gifting options.

They are the only Irish gifting marketplace bringing together in one place the abundance of amazing products being made by designers, craftspeople, innovators, manufacturers and small creative businesses all over Ireland.

As well as their gorgeous shop, brim-full of thoughtful presents, Cuando features a Blog which includes gifting tips from other Cuando customers, and ideas about free things you can do to mark a special occasion.

Cuando also has a personal shopper service, where you can let them know what the occasion is and who it is for, and they will then reach out to our vendors to find you the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.

Birthday/House-Warming/Engagement/Thank You gift

So it is basically effortless – ideal. 

The idea for Cuando came about when founder, Karen, was asked to be a Godmother. She was intent on finding an extra special christening gift but working long hours – amen sister.

"I knew people in Ireland were making wonderful things but I couldn’t find and buy them – as I needed to – at the tap of a phone. My background in digital media spurred me on to create a solution to this. So Cuando is essentially about two things: Making beautiful, thoughtful and unique gifts easy to find and easy to buy, and supporting creative people all over Ireland."

Get shopping lovely ladies! 

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So, January is almost over, summer 2018 is in sight, and those pesky winter blues have all but vanished.

And if that wasn't enough to brighten up your Monday, we've got some very exciting festival news to get you ready for the season ahead.

Castlepalooza has just released it's first line-up announcement with All Tvvins and Rubberbandits among those who will take to the stage at Charleville Castle, Tullamore this August.

Dublin indie pop band All Tvvins are set to headline the music festival in what will their only Irish festival date this year.

Comedy duo Rubberbandits lead the way and the Laughter Lab, with Karl Spain, Eric Lalor and many more also expected to entertain the crowds.

Other acts set to perform across the weekend include US dance act, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), as well as Dublin’s Super Extra Bonus Party, Detroit Swindle, Ships, New Jackson and Space Dimension Controller.

Ticket prices range from €49 for a one-day ticket to €139 for weekend with camping.

Tickets are on sale now and are available to purchase here. 

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Pros And Cons Of The Best Peel-Off Masks For Blackhead


Blackheads make some of the most common and annoying skin care issues. Everyone has them, and many still search for efficient methods to get rid of them. These dark and clogged pores make your skin look dirty, regardless of how often you wash them and how many skin care products you use. Peel-off masks stand out among other products thanks to social media popularity and testimonials about their efficiency. The best peel-off mask yet seems a bit hard to track down.

Peel-off masks seem to be the 20-minutes solutions that solve months of concerns regarding those visible pores. Some of those even work miraculously, if you’d believe all those testimonial videos. We have compiled an objective and accurate countdown of the best peel-off masks for blackheads and what they have to offer.

How Peel-Off Face Masks Work
The struggle against blackheads is real. The more you try to eliminate them, the quicker they reappear. It’s understandable why you need reliable brands and products to help you get rid of blackheads. As per Beauty Essential, the best peel-off face masks for blackheads are the ones which both experts and users agree upon, as you can see in the website’s chart.
Some still endure the work that DIY solutions involve. Although they might take time, some of them lack short-term efficiency or might trigger allergies to specific ingredients. For the purpose of this article, we will only refer to branded products and their advantages:

  • The fundamental principle of peel-off masks is to lift micro-particles of dirt and dust, leaving the skin bright and radiant
  • Due to their reduction of pore size, the skin becomes firmer and, therefore, fewer chances to develop wrinkles.
  • Peel-off masks absorb the excess oil from your skin, leaving you with a matte complexion.
  • Masks usually contain vitamin, fruit or plant extracts that contain antioxidants. These ingredients fight free radicals from pollution which lead to pigmentation, acne and uneven complexion tones.

The Best Peel-Off Masks for Blackheads & Their Ups and Downs

5. Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Peel-Off Mask
The cucumber mask peels away impurities to leave a silky-feeling complexion that doesn’t over-dry. This mask also contains ginseng and melon extracts that help you look fresh in a natural manner. Botanic ingredients are more abundant than regular mainstream branded masks.

Pros:

  • Works in only five-ten minutes.
  • Doesn’t trigger reactions when used on sensitive skin.
  • Its effects are visible in average after four uses.
  • Easy to apply and remove.
  • Also suitable for men

Cons:

  • Contains alcohol, glycerin, and methylparaben.
  • Although it’s not mentioned in the ingredients list, the mask contains nut oil which can trigger allergic reactions.
  • Has a glue consistency that some find hard to get used to.
  • Some customers noticed face breakouts after usage.
  • The drying process may take more than five minutes.

4. LuckyFine Aloe Vera Blackhead Wiper Facial Mask
Aloe vera hydrates your complexion while clearing out dirt and oil that lead to blackheads. The mask is soothing and nourishing, thanks to its essential nutrients. The product absorbs quickly and removes blackheads, acne, whiteheads, and blemishes.

Pros:

  • Also reduces the effects of the computer on the skin by making it firmer.
  • Evens dull skin.
  • Loosens pimples off the face.
  • Some prefer the aloe vera product over charcoal masks.
  • The aloe smell is refreshing.

Cons:

  • It takes around 20 minutes to use and has pretty tricky instructions.
  • Might hurt as is also removes tiny facial hairs.
  • May cause rashes.
  • May feel uncomfortable to apply.
  • The consistency of honey.

3. Dermatique Natural Biomineral Black Mask
The third most popular mask is a biomineral natural product which uses detoxifying bamboo charcoal complex. It adheres to the pores by unblocking them and removing blackheads. The cover also removes excess oil and reduces wrinkles.

Pros:

  • The tube lasts long as you need small quantities to cover the entire face.
  • Doesn’t work as regular charcoal masks which are pitchy and painful.
  • It takes around 15 minutes to dry.
  • Usually comes with price deals.
  • The ingredients are natural and 100% cruelty-free.

Cons:

  • Some customers claim they don’t notice the mask’s effects.
  • May become painful if used more than once a week.
  • You only get five-six uses for the entire face.
  • Contains Xanthan Gum and Tetrasodium EDTA.
  • May leave an intense chemical smell.

2. Cherioll Suck Out Blackheads Mask
The mask has a gel consistency and uses bamboo charcoal. It aims to minimize pores, absorb dirt and remove excess oil. You should not use it if you have sensitive skin, but you might notice its excellent work if you have large pores.

Pros:

  • Also works as an anti-aging and acne treatment.
  • More useful than charcoal strips.
  • Can be used daily.
  • Works best for the dry and severely oily skin.
  • You can also only use it for your nose.

Cons:

  • Contains alcohol, and parabens.
  • Some customers claim they were left with pimples.
  • Color may be a bit daunting.
  • Tickles a bit when you remove it.
  • Contains fragrance which might be disturbing for some.

1. Toullgo Suction Black Mask
The best peel-off mask for blackheads, as per experts and customers together, is actually a remover toolkit which uses patented blackhead removing charcoal. The mask comes with extra tools to remove blackheads.

Pros:

  • Also clears acne and wrinkles.
  • Removes the effects of computer radiation on the skin.
  • Complexion becomes firmer.
  • Easy to apply.
  • Improves skin blood circulation.

Cons:

  • Might remove tiny facial hairs.
  • Some clients don’t notice immediate effects.
  • Might be painful if used too often.
  • Might feel a bit sticky.
  • Some pimples are harder to remove.

Using the Best Peel-Off Mask for Blackheads
If you were already charmed by one or more of the above masks, remember that the pros and cons come from the customers’ opinion. Choosing a mask is a personal choice. Therefore, some effects may differ for you. This also means that the covers can even be more efficient.
These are the best peel-off masks for blackheads available now on the American market. Make sure to use each of them accordingly and care for your skin!

 

 

 

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Two Irish actors have come forward to reveal how they were sexually harassed by powerful industry executives when they were just starting out in the acting business.

Derry Girls actress Nicola Coughlan, 31, and Ballykissangel star Victoria Smurfit, 43, have both shared stories of how they were put in uncomfortable situations in order to win the respect of those in charge.

Taking to Twitter, Nicola, who plays 16-year-old Clare Devlin on the hit Channel 4 show, recalled a situation where she had been asked to "perform naked" by a "respected director" while taking part in an acting competition she was just a teenager.

Using the hashtag #GreyAreasNoMore, the Galway native admitted that the account was "barely the tip of the iceberg", adding that she has been put in much worse situations over the years.

"I had a chat with him before about what the competition would entail and he told me that if I really wanted to impress him, I should perform naked," she wrote.

"I was a kid, but no woman of any age should be spoken to by a man in a position of power, ever. Trust me, I have a lot worse stories than that."

Meanwhile, speaking to The Sunday Independent, Victoria Smurfit revealed how she had been ordered to accompany a producer to his hotel room following a successful Hollywood audition.

After a “fantastic” second audition, the star recalls how she was invited out for dinner with the production team.

Aware she needed to be on her “game”, Victoria discretely poured her alcoholic drinks into a potted plants as she laughed and joke with industry execs.

Later in the evening, the producer told the actress, who was in her 20s at the time, “you are coming with me to my hotel room.”

Clearly distressed my the situation, the actress “just played innocent”, admitting "he was very straight and very strong about it, so I legged it back to my hotel".

Upon returning for her third audition, she was told she did not get the role.

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Last night, the music industry's brightest stars descended upon Madison Square Garden for the 60th annual Grammy Awards.

Once again, celebrities took the opportunity to show their support for the Time's Up movement, with many attendees sporting a white rose in solidarity with the campaign.

Rita Ora, Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson were just some of the big names to accessorise their gowns with the symbol, however, one artist decided that some things are better said with words.

Lorde, the only female singer to be nominated in the Album of the Year category, finished off her red-carpet look with an inspiring passage from Jenny Holzer's Inflammatory Essay.

Sewn into the back of her crimson dress, the excerpt reads: "Rejoice! Our times are intolerable. Take courage, for the worst is a harbinger of the best. Only dire circumstance can precipitate the overthrow of oppressors."

"The old and corrupt must be laid to waste before the just can triumph. Contradiction will be heightened. The reckoning will be hastened by the staging of seed disturbances. The apocalypse will blossom."

Meanwhile, Lorde's mother, Sonja Yelich, also staged her own subtle protest when she tweeted a photo highlighting a passage from a New York Times article.

The circled section reported how women have made up just 9 per cent of nominations in the last six Grammy Awards.

Despite being nominated to the top category, Lorde did not preform at the ceremony.

According to Variety, the singer was asked to sing as part of a collective tribute to the late Tom Petty, and not her nominated work.

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While the tide seems to be turning against so-called influencers who manipulate images before showcasing them on their social media channels, we're still a long way off making Instagram a filter-free zone, which is why fitness influencer, Karina Irby, is such a breath of fresh air.

Using her social media account as a platform to reach out to those suffering from skin conditions, Karina gave an insight into the effect eczema has had on her life.

Sharing a photo of herself in a bikini, Karina wrote: "This photo is hard for me to post. One of my goals this year is to create normality to a few seriously common things people world wide are dealing with day to day."

"For me this is eczema and cellulite, and together they’re not the most flattery combo," she continued. "I wanted to share this image showing off my angry skin and cellulite to help raise awareness that THIS IS NORMAL."

 

This photo is hard for me to post… One of my goals this year is to create normality to a few seriously common things people world wide are dealing with day to day. For me this is eczema and cellulite, and together they’re not the most flattery combo I wanted to share this image showing off my angry skin and cellulite to help raise awareness that THIS IS NORMAL. I want to help love and support other angry skin suffers that are covering up, feeling self conscious and even being bullied that they’re not alone I’ve been there, and I’m still dealing and accepting my skin every single day. Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of DM’s from eczema suffers all around the world giving me their personal advice and even saying thank you for sharing. Instead of the DM’s please comment below your questions, advice or anything you like that may help another in need. And more importantly, to prove to someone else that eczema is common, and they’re alone and shouldn’t feel uncomfortable and singled out. When I was a teenager I felt so alienated, unhappy and self conscious. I felt so alone and that no one knew what I had to deal with every day. Little did I know I had an entire community behind me, I just needed time to grow and realise it. So for all those young people out there that may be feeling the same… I got you’re back

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Reaching out to fans and followers who may suffer from the same condition, Karina explained: "I want to help love and support other angry skin suffers that are covering up, feeling self conscious and even being bullied that they’re not alone."

"When I was a teenager I felt so alienated, unhappy and self conscious. I felt so alone and that no one knew what I had to deal with every day. Little did I know I had an entire community behind me, I just needed time to grow and realise it."

"So for all those young people out there that may be feeling the same… I got you’re back," she added. (sic)

 

Perspective VS reality This is me. Current day. I wanted to share this with you because I think it's important to stay true and real on social media. I can assure you the only difference in these two photos are the way I'm standing and wearing my bikini. We all know our angles and don't always share the images of us not looking our best. Therefore, sometimes we can share an unrealistic showcase of ourselves. Of course we all want to share photos of ourselves where we look good, great, our best! I know that I do. I'm sure that you do. It's just human nature. However, this nature of Social Media, and our usage of it, encourages unrealistic expectations. Everyone posts pictures of themselves on their best day, in their best angle, and everyone else feels that their everyday self isn't good enough, or doesn't match up, or can't compete. It's important to focus on yourself and your own goals instead of comparing yourself to others constantly. Run your own race and set your own goals, the only person you need to impress is you!@MOANA_BIKINI @BIKINI.BODY.BURN

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Karina's post has been liked more than 67,000 times in mere days, with many Instagram users paying tribute to Karina's candour.

"Nice to see someone post a NORMAL photo that isn't photoshopped or altered," wrote one follower. "We all have our things and nobody is perfect, so own what you got and ROCK IT!"

You do you, Karina.

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We spend so much time worrying about our faces, and which creams are best. 

However, we typically forget about our lovely hands – and they deserve some TLC also. 

So with that, we have done up a list of the BEST hand creams out there.

You won't regret it! 

1. Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, Clarins. 

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2. Geranium & Walnut Hand Cream, Jo Malone. 

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3. Alba White Truffle Hand Treatment, Molton Brown. 

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4. Cherry Blossom Petal-Soft Hand Cream, L'Occitane. 

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5.  Hand, Elbow and Foot Cream, human + kind. 

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6. Multivitamin Hand & Nail Treatment, Dermalogica. 

7. ILUMA intense hand crème, IMAGE Skincare. 

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8. Repairing and Comforting Hand Cream, Yon-Ka.

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9. Intensive Hydrating Hand Lotion, Margaret Dabbs. 

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10. Shea Hand Cream, The Body Shop. 

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Hot on the heels of U2's big announcement earlier today, Kodaline have confirmed they will be taking to the stage in the People's Republic of Cork later this year.

Aiken Promotions today confirmed that Kodaline will return to play Live at the Marquee Cork this summer on June 7, and we are pumped!

Last year Kodaline fans were treated to a new single Brother, a track which will rank amongst one of their very best.

The track was produced by Steve Harris and Two Inch Punch, with long-time collaborator Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol fame and executive producer. It’s the first addictive taste from their forthcoming new album.

Prior to that Kodaline featured on Kygo’s global smash Raging and have for the first time worked with a variety of different writers and producers including pop guru Wayne Hector on their forthcoming album.

This will be their first album since 2015's Coming Up For Air, which went Gold in the UK. The band's debut album, In A Perfect World has sold over a million copies worldwide and imprinted itself on the nation's consciousness with streaming figures well into the hundreds of millions. On Vevo, the band's videos have had over 200 million views, and they have sold over a million singles.

Tickets for this date go on sale on Friday February 2 at 10am from Ticketmaster, and we'll be bringing our A-game.

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In November of last year, Chrissy Teigen announced that she was expecting her second child with husband, John Legend.

And earlier today, she went one step further by revealing the sex of her unborn child in a move which has delighted social media users.

Taking to Instagram six hours ago, the model and author announced that she and John will be welcoming a son into their lives.

"Mama and her baby boy," Chrissy wrote alongside a photo which shows the pregnant mum-of-one tenderly touching her bump at last night's Grammy Awards.

 

mama and her baby boy

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The upload, which has amassed more than 843,000 likes in mere hours, has been inundated with congratulations from fans and followers.

"You’re radiant and every mother to-be’s dream," wrote one Instagram user. "All the best of luck and love in you’re birthing and continuing your beautiful family. You deserve nothing less."

"She must be the most glamorous pregnant woman in ever!" added another.

32-year-old Chrissy, who married John in 2013, welcomed baby Luna in 2016 after battling fertility issues.

Speaking to Us Weekly, Chrissy confirmed that she and John took the same route when conceiving their second child, saying: "We did the IVF thing again. We put it in, we knew what was going on. So, that was easy. But we’re really excited."

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