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Uncertainty reigns over education sector with no signs of the pandemic ending soon
Nationwide grade 10 examinations had been scheduled to begin on Thursday but authorities don't even know about the new assessment modality.
Binod Ghimire
Published at : May 26, 2021
Updated at : May 26, 2021 01:29
Had the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic not hit the country, the Secondary Education Examinations would have started from Thursday.
In order to compensate for the time lost to the pandemic because of lockdowns last year, the government in February had extended the ongoing academic session by two months and postponed the grade 10 examinations, usually held in March, to the end of May.
But with the second wave hitting the country, the government decided to postpone the SEE. Now it has no idea when and if the examinations will be held and if not with what kind of assessment students will be graded.
"The ministry is concerned about finding a suitable modality to conduct tests and wrap up the academic session without a further day," said Hari Lamsal, a joint-secretary at the the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, at an interaction on Tuesday. "However, no decision has been taken on the matter yet."
Some 517,000 students have registered for the Secondary Education Examinations this year.
Unlike the previous year, the government does not want to give the sole authority on students' evaluation to respective schools arguing that they had inflated students' grades last year. The number of students getting GPA 4 was several times higher than in previous years. While hardly 106 students had secured GPA 4 in 2019, the number increased to a whopping 9,319 last year after schools evaluated their students' performance.
Experts question what other way is possible than to trust the teachers about their students.
"The government should trust teachers for assessment as they know their students best," said Bidyanath Koirala, an education expert who is a professor at the Tribhuvan University. "As, generally speaking, examination questions are prepared by the teachers and they mark the answers, the government should leave it up to them to evaluate their students."
Authorities have not offered any other option besides expressing their reluctance for internal evaluations even as there is no possibility of holding in-person examinations anytime soon without signs of the devastating second wave abating.
On Tuesday Nepal reported 8,387 new infections and 169 Covid-19 related fatalities. The total number of infections stands at 548,848 with 117,261 active cases. Daily cases have been hovering around the 8,000 mark and the positivity rate at more than 40 percent since the beginning of this month.
If vaccines are the way out, when Nepalis will get vaccinated is unclear. Further, existing vaccines have not by and large been tested on those below the age of 14. During the second wave of the pandemic in the country, school age students are getting infected in large numbers, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.
Meanwhile, students are anxious over the indecision of the government.
"The government should make students clear about its examination policy," Sameer Dawadi, a grade 10 student from Mulpani, told the Post. "It should not keep students in the dark for longer."
He is worried that he may have to lose a year due to the indecision of the government.
Not just the Secondary Education Examinations, the government is yet to make a decision about the grade 12 examinations. The grade 12 exams, scheduled to commence on June 6, too have been postponed until further notice affecting around 400,000 students.
The grade 12 examinations are usually held in April but last year in-person examinations were held in late November when the daily number of coronavirus cases was around 1,600 mark.
The delay in grade 12 tests led to the postponement of MBBS entrance examinations for students wishing to be doctors. They are yet to be held. Normally they are held in October or November.
The pandemic has also affected examinations in universities.
The final examinations of the second-year bachelor's programme under the Tribhuvan University were postponed after the government enforced prohibitory orders starting on April 29.
The oldest varsity of the country is reluctant to shift examinations online. Last year it held in-person examinations although other universities held them online.
Tribhuvan University's love for the traditional methods to conduct the tests has left around half a million students in a fix.
Suwekhsa Shrestha, 20, an undergraduate student in Social Work from Sindhupalchok, in one of them.
"We have no updates when the tests will be held," she told the Post. "No one knows how long we have to wait for our tests and this is really frustrating,"
It is not only examinations that have been affected. Classes have been too. Most schools and colleges started in-person classes from October onwards last year but now for more than a month they have been disrupted.
The academic session was supposed to end in June but now it is unclear how school students will be promoted and opinions are divided.
Private school operators say the government should wait for the pandemic to be over and then hold the final examinations to wrap up the academic session.
"The ongoing academic session has already crossed 14 months. We shouldn't wait any longer," said Kumar Ghimire, general secretary of the Private and Boarding Schools' Organisation, Nepal. "The government should come up with a way out soon."
However, teachers have a different take.
They say the current session must be extended till August as the students have hardly studied for three to four months so far.
"We should not promote students unless they have fulfilled the competency prescribed in the curriculum," said Baburam Thapa, chairperson of Nepal Teachers' Federation. "If we do, it will only weaken their academic performance in the long run."
Last year, the nationwide lockdown had been imposed after the academic year had been completed but a day before the Secondary School Examinations were scheduled to begin.
While students in cities may have had online classes, those in rural areas have not had that option.
Different studies have found that around two thirds of school students were deprived of remote learning last year. While a large number of students from rural areas had access to learning through FM stations across the country, students have complained that they didn't learn from them as they didn't find it effective.
However, the government didn't take the necessary steps to increase the internet connectivity and student's access to online studies despite knowing that the pandemic would not be over anytime soon. Teachers have demanded the government allocate adequate funds to provide schools with internet connections.
Thapa, the chairperson of the teachers' federation, said the upcoming national budget should be focused on easing teaching-learning activities in the long run as the pandemic is not going to go away soon.
"The government should allocate the budget to connect all the schools with the internet," he said.
The caretaker government is all set to present the budget on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the student union close to the ruling CPN-UML on Sunday demanded the government provide internet even to the students from poorer sections of society. Presenting its demand to Minister for Education Krishna Gopal Shrestha, the All Nepal National Free Students Union drew the government's attention to holding SEE and grade 12 examinations through alternative means.
According to experts, the ad-hocism of the policy makers and their reluctance to think beyond the traditional ways of teaching-learning and examinations is responsible for the uncertainty prevailing in the education sector.
"Learning doesn't mean students should stick to textbooks," said Koirala. "There are a number of learning opportunities for the students at home too. Teachers and students need to learn to adapt to the new normal. We must think outside the box."
(Shuvam Dhungana contributed reporting.)
Binod Ghimire covers parliamentary affairs and human rights for The Kathmandu Post. Since joining the Post in 2010, he has reported primarily on social issues, focusing on education and transitional justice.
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DS36020
Information and Society
Dr Anoush Simon
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Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Pauline Rafferty
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Dr Allen Foster
Ms Marianne Taylor
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Semester Assessment 2 Hours Examination 50%
Semester Assessment 3,000 - 3,500 word essay 50%
* consider the implications of the expanding `information society'
* give an account of the development of the main types of libraries/information services in the UK
* discuss libraries in a socio-economic and political context
* recognise the significance of information in an international context
distinguish the related issues of intellectual freedom and freedom of
discuss the ethical, legal, and social factors affecting the flow of
discuss the nature of information flow between a government and its
* identify areas of `information deprivation?
Constantly we are being told that ours is an `information age? and that we are living in an `information society?, but what exactly do these terms mean? How has society, at local, national, and international level, changed as a result of the advent of computers and the impact of information and communications technology (ICT)? The aim of this module is to discuss these issues and many others; issues which are relevant to us all, not just as members of the information profession, but also as private citizens.

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I am a little late to the game, but we recently discovered the excellent FX series "The Americans."
Thanks to Amazon Prime, we started watching season one earlier this year, just as the show was starting its fourth season on cable.
That, friends, pretty much sums up our TV viewing habits - usually a few steps behind. Maybe since we both work from home, there is no "water cooler" chat to motivate us to keep current on these things - so we get around to them when we get around to them.
From the pilot episode, I was hooked. Not just for the compelling story - which has Soviet spies living as Americans in suburban Washington, DC - but for the totally awesome 80's soundtrack. Oh, and the wardrobe of star Keri Russell and her on-screen daughter could have been lifted from my junior high school closet.
We are now caught up through season three. With my extensive work travel for the next month, it will be tough to knock out season four - but we are up to the challenge.
Anyone else hooked on this show? What are you binge watching these days?


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The first time I heard this song was on a Chris Rock concert video. The next time was on a Katt Williams video. So those two comedians had already drilled it into my head and my iPod already by the time it served as exposition in The Carter.
The documentary about Lil' Wayne uses the song to punctuate his substance abuse, flashing its opening callout about "weed n' syrup 'till I die" over footage of him. Perhaps this and similar moments are what prompted Lil' Wayne's decision to legally oppose theatrical release for the movie, even though he initially collaborated with the filmmakers.
I suppose it's too late to get Lil' Wayne to correct the spelling of duffel bag in the song's title. Anyway, I'm sure the residents of the Belgian town for which the bag is apparently named are used to the alternate spelling by now. It's just something that bugs me a little. But hey, now I know we got the duffel bag from Belgium.
I haven't been able to get the song out of my head since watching The Carter the other night. I am sad that Lil' Wayne is going to prison and inseminating women left and right, thus risking his career and finances. To me, this and other performances, along with his ambition to release a rock-rap album, make him someone that the rap game needs right now. And yes, I am a white nerd who has no business typing the phrase "rap game." But you know what I'm saying.


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I planned to post today since I took the day off and have plenty of time to sit and write post. I opened my laptop and then sat here for a while trying to decide what I wanted to write and never could settle on an idea. I considered writing about the movies and new TV shows I've watched recently, but I'm terrible at reviews so I didn't really know what I would write about them. I will leave a list at the end of the post if anyone cares.
I considered writing a post based on the lyrics a Patent Pending song where they say they've got no f#$%ks left to give and how sometimes I wish I could really say I have none left to give and my problem is I care too much about things that don't matter. I have a f#$%k surplus, but I could never get it quite right.
I considered a post about the Roseanne reboot and the question of someone's personal beliefs and how it affects your ability to enjoy their work, but I've written about that before. Or the question of should the network reconsider the show because of her beliefs(I say no, let the viewers decide). But once again didn't feel like I could do it right.
My last real post was the one from my trip to Philadelphia, so the obvious answer is that I should quit my job and become a travel blogger. I will propose that to my wife tonight. I'm sure that will go over well.
Movies – Black Panther and Ready Player One – both very good.
I really like Good Girls, The Resident, For the People and Alex Inc. The rest are OK, but I wouldn't be sad if the others went away.
I've been wondering what someone other than a professional film critic thinks about Ready Player One. Did you read the book? I've read it twice (the second time to refresh my memory before the movie came out. I'm a bit trepidatious about the adaptation.
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Q: Concatenation while inserting data in php using mysql query I want to insert data in a table, while developing the path of image I want to concatenate the path like
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A: Why not just do,
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"Clyne Golf Club is located in an elevated position above Swansea and is perhaps the lesser-known neighbour to Pennard. Its location though is nearly as dramatic with wonderful panoramic sea views of the Gower Peninsula.
The course itself is similar in style and layout to Southerndown – being both a moorland-type course with plenty of gorse and fern bordering the course mixed in with its common land occupants (mainly sheep!). This is a course like Pennard and we felt that the challenge at Clyne was nearly as demanding as its formidable neighbour.
The layout and variation of the holes is good and you will not come here and play to your handicap without being accurate as the greens are well protected. Amongst the holes, there are some very long par fours and very tight par threes. The direction of the wind is always a big factor here – we played a couple of par fours into the wind which were just less than 400 yards and it took two very good hits to get home. Conversely when the wind was helping from its prevailing direction (which gives you the chance also to hit it long from elevated tees) the drive with your driver becomes extremely rewarding.
The 9th is a case in point; a par four over 450 yards long can be reduced to a drive and medium iron. Standing on the tee you will see a stone plaque commemorating the occasion when in 1995 a member drove the green in one.
Lovely course, great greens, stunning views of Swansea Bay. There are wires round the greens to keep the sheep at bay but they didn't cause any problems and the gates round the greens are well sited.Staff are very friendly and the food was delicious. They now have a B&B accommodation facility on site which I will consider using the next time I visit the area.
Not a bad course but is generally quite scruffy. Could be described as cheaper version of Southerndown - both courses very similar in layout with Southerndown being in much better condition.Not in the same league as its neighbours Pennard and Gower still worth a the green fee.
Clyne is an interesting, varied and challenging course laid out on common land where sheep and cattle graze. I've not played here in recent years but it's a worthy course to be featured on this site. The old adage, keep it in play, is essential here as the rough can be brutal not to mention the gorse bushes which seem more magnetic here than anywhere else I've played. The views are also special, especially from the 16th where you can see Swansea Bay and Mumbles.


Although it is still early in the year, in the southern Mediterranean early signs of spring are already popping up. Unfortunately, the joy of spring and the promise of some of the best birdwatching of the year is overshadowed in Malta by the Government's intention to again allow spring hunting season, in violation of EU law. This translates into 10,000 hunters being allowed to legally shoot European Turtle-dove and Common Quail returning to Europe to breed. Experience suggests that too many of them will also be illegally targeting protected species, from songbirds to waders, herons and birds of prey.
BirdLife Malta has been campaigning to stop unsustainable spring hunting of European Turtle-dove and Common Quail and the shooting of protected species for many years, and one of the key activities has been the coordination of a conservation camp, Spring Watch, taking place this year 9 - 30 April. In the camp, participants work to monitor bird migration through Malta and to deter and detect illegal killing by gathering evidence to support police prosecutions of poachers. They also help our lobbying, both nationally and internationally, for improved enforcement and protection of migrating birds, by documenting the actual reality on the ground.
Last year, in the face of steadfast refusal of successive Maltese governments to heed calls from conservationists and the public to stop spring hunting, BirdLife Malta joined 13 other Maltese organisations to form a Coalition for the Abolition of Spring Hunting. In recent months the Coalition has worked to gather more than 40,000 signatures from the Maltese public calling for a national referendum to ban spring hunting.
If successful, it will be the first time that such a referendum has been used in Malta to protect wildlife and it will be a significant step towards Malta shaking off its reputation as one of Europe's black spots for bird conservation.
For more information please contact Spring Watch or visit their website.


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I Have 10 Books to Make You a Boss Lady. Do You Have 5 Minutes?
Heather Poole
Heather shares about everyday lifestyle tips on Lifehack. Read full profile
It was not all that long ago that women did not have a place in the business world. Many of us have heard from our mothers and grandmothers about their secretarial positions. But now things have shifted and you could work for a female CEO and even become one. Granted, women only make up about 7% of the number of CEOs right now, but it's certainly more than in our grandmothers' days.[1]
While the opportunities are there, the know-how can sometimes be difficult to learn. How do we climb the corporate ladder and reach our business goals? While there isn't necessarily a hand-book, there are plenty of books written by successful women who offer valuable insight as to accomplishing our professional dreams.
Recommended Reading for Willful Women
For each of these books, we'll dive into what the book is about and what career advice can be learned from reading it. Don't worry, no one expects a book report.
The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
This New York Times Bestseller tackles the biggest issue faced and feared in the workplace: Gender Inequality. Kay and Shipman give inspiration and practical advice needed to confidently bridge the gender gap experienced in the day-to-day lives of women.[2]
This is a recommended read because it teaches the thing we all want to be masters of: Confidence. Rather than adopting a "fake it 'til you make it" attitude, The Confidence Code teaches you how to truly believe in yourself and be successful in the workplace.
Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill it in Your Career. Rock Social Media by Aliza Licht
Licht has done PR for some of the most notable designers out there, so she knows a thing or two about being a successful female. The best advice comes from experience, and boy, does she have it! Licht uses the things she has experienced first-hand to give advice, inspiration and a little bit of tough love.
Leave Your Mark is great for someone just starting off in their career and also for those who feel they are doing pretty well for themselves. It also sheds light on successfully marketing on Social Media which, in this modern world, is vital to success in business.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Tina Fey is hilarious, talented and by all accounts super down to earth. But she's also a remarkable business-woman. Fey was never handed anything, especially her success in comedy. She had to work hard every day to get to where she is not. Her book details the uphill battle she fought but also empowers the women readers.
This #1 National Bestseller is a must-read because it proves, page after page, that no matter how many times people tell you that you can't do something, or they doubt your talent, you can achieve anything. Fey especially highlights how we should laugh all the way to the bank when it comes to people putting us down.
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
If you ask a female entrepreneur what book she would recommend, it would most likely be this one. Lean In has been the entrepreneur's bible since it was released. Sandberg shares advice on getting the salary you deserve and how to believe in yourself.[3]
This book covers all of the important basics and is definitely a must for the female employee who wants to do more. Sandberg helps you drop that self-doubt and really lean in to your potential.
Leading from the Front: No Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women by Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch
These authors spent years in the U.S. Marine Corps, instantly breaking any stereotype you may have had about women writers and entrepreneurs. The tough duo learned a lot about leadership in their time serving and are sharing it with their readers.
This book is a must for women who want to know how to take action and be successful without any fluff. With a foreword by Paula Zahn, a successful woman herself, Leading from the Front is chocked full of helpful info that will have you at the top in no time.
Women in Tech: Take your Career to the Next Level with Practical Advice and Inspiring Stories by Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack
via GeekWire.com
Accomplishing your career goals as a woman is filled with setbacks. Accomplishing those career goals in the tech industry as a woman is even harder. With only 5% of leadership positions in tech being held by women, it can seem discouraging to pursue much of anything.
If you're a woman in tech, this book offers advice from female professionals on how to succeed. Yes, this is a male-dominated work field, but there are women out there trying to change that. Wouldn't you like to be one of them?
Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting what You're Worth by Mika Brzezinski
via MSNBC.com
This book, like the other books on this list, really delves into how to ask for the right salary and feel you're valued as an individual and employee. The unique thing about Brzezinski's book is that it discusses how to do it no matter where you are in your career.[4]
Many women are afraid to ask for a raise. Whether they've been a great employee for one year or ten, that request is always overshadowed by excuses and self-doubt. Brzezinski asked for more late in her career, and she explains how you can, too.
Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It by Peggy Klaus
Do you freeze up in a job interview when asked what you're good at? Do you feel bad bragging about your strengths? Or maybe you're great in the interview, but when it comes time to ask for that promotion, you feel cocky listing out all you've accomplished. If any of these sound familiar, you need to read Klaus' book.
Klaus discusses self-promotion and how awkward it can be. She teaches you how to brag in a way that doesn't make you uncomfortable. It's highly recommended reading if you often don't feel like you're allowed to boast about the things you're proud of.
Getting from College to Career Rev Ed: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World by Lindsey Pollak
I remember how vague and ominous it always sounded to me when people would talk about "The Real World." Those three words were tossed about frequently while I was in college and seemed to be there to instill fear about getting a job, let alone a career, once I graduated. Now that I'm in "The Real World," I can tell you it's not always as scary as it sounded…but sometimes it is!
Pollack's book addresses the harsh transition from school to salary and helps you tackle the changes. With her suggestions, you'll be accepting job offers in no time.
How Remarkable Women Lead: The Breakthrough Model for Work and Life by Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston
If it's true that leading by example is the best way to lead, then the women discussed in this book will make you a phenomenal leader. This book uses real-life examples of some of the most successful women in the world and touches on how they became successful and stay successful every day.
This book is ideal for the woman who wants to be inspired by the stories of other women and appreciates finding common ties between herself and those she idolizes.
Think of me while you're sitting in your corner office!
No matter what success looks like to you, know that you can achieve it. Make it easier by grabbing a few of these books. Don't be afraid to jot notes on the pages and put bookmarks in all the chapters that really speak to you. This is your journey to success, no matter how you define that. You've so got this!
[1] ^ Huffington Post: At America's Largest Companies, Just 7 Percent Of CEOs Are Women
[2] ^ Diary of a Debutante: Entrepreneurial Game Stronger(ER): 12 Career Books for Women in 2016
[3] ^ Business Insider: 10 career books written by women that everyone should read
[4] ^ Levo: Career Books Every Young Woman Needs to Read
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What To Eat (And Not To Eat) When You Are Suffering From Inflammation!
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Why Our Personal Values Matter More Than Ever Today


Not unlike the fire hydrant, the humble stethoscope is a device that has remained mostly unchanged for quite a long time. Colorado-based Thinklabs Medical, however, is out to change that. The company recently announced its One digital stethoscope, that can electronically amplify chest sounds by over 100x, and analyze that audio via a smartphone app.
The One's chestpiece features a simple electronic display indicating battery life, volume and frequency. Utilizing its standard 3.5-mm headphone jack, users can plug in a set of phones of their choice, although the standard package does include a set of earbuds. The headphone jack also serves as the battery-charging port, with one or two charges of the lithium-ion battery (via a USB charger) being required per week, depending on the amount of use.
Using the Thinklabs Stethoscope app (iOS, Android, Mac or PC), doctors are able to make and then selectively filter audio recordings in order to better listen for specific conditions. They can also slow down and isolate specific sounds, or share recordings with other physicians.
Utilizing the company's separate iMurmur app, users can additionally listen to sample recordings of different types of heart murmurs, and even compare those with recordings of their own patients. The hard-wired Thinklink bridging device is required to hook the One up to a mobile device or computer, and is included with the stethoscope.
The One can be ordered now, for an introductory price of US$499. A deluxe package including a set of Beats headphones is priced at $799.


Tuzla Airport has continued to post strong passenger growth by handling 52.816 travellers during the month of September, representing an impressive increase of 90% on last year when it saw 27.793 flyers. During the first three quarters, the airport registered a record 405.858 passengers, up 74.1% on 2016. Tuzla, which serves as a base for Wizz Air, anticipates welcoming over 480.000 travellers this year.
Great job TZL! W6 need to base a 3rd aircraft inpar with BEG.
That would be the wisest solution. Actually they could combine it with both BEG and INI.
TZL can also try with LX just like other aiports did.


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Тонон-ле-Бен () — самый крупный французский город (курорт) на берегу Женевского озера. Стоит на южном берегу озера, в 35 км к востоку от Женевы, напротив швейцарского селения Морж (предместья Лозанны). В прошлом — главный город области Шабле, которая на протяжении большей части своей истории принадлежала Савойской династии.

Общие сведения
Тонон расположен неподалёку от впадения в озеро Леман реки Дранс, устье которой охраняется Французским государством как национальный заповедник. За Тононом высятся массив Шабле и гора Монблан.

В административном отношении — коммуна департамента Верхней Савойи во французском регионе Рона-Альпы. Является супрефектурой департамента.

История

Исторически жители Тонона говорили на франкопровансальском языке. Название предположительно образовано от имени кельтского бога Тевтата; в античности здесь могла быть его кумирня. При Петре II Савойском в конце XIII века город был обнесён стенами (не сохранившимися). До 1343 г. владение окрестными землями у савойцев оспаривали вьенские дофины.

Помимо большой резиденции савойских правителей, ныне не существующей, на берегу озера в XIV веке был выстроен для охотничьих забав небольшой замок Рипайль. В XV веке его перестроил первый герцог Савойский, пожелавший удалиться сюда после отречения от престола со своими боевыми товарищами. Именно здесь они основали орден Святого Маврикия.

Тонон оставался излюбленным местопребыванием савойского двора до конца XV века. В 1536 г. бернцы отвоевали Ваадт у савойцев, однако Тонон был ими возвращён по Лозаннскому договору 1564 года. В конце XIX века, как и вся Савойя, область Шаблэ была присоединена к Франции.

Достопримечательности
Тонон стоит на высоте 431 метра над уровнем моря. Фуникулёр с 1888 года соединяет его с прибрежной рыбацкой деревушкой, над которой вздымается средневековая башня Ланг. О временах савойских герцогов напоминает замок Рипайль, где жил и умер последний антипапа, и особняк XVII века, выстроенный на месте домика его жены. В особняке помещается музей истории Шабле. Церковь св. Ипполита датируется XIV веком.

Города-побратимы
Тонон-ле-Бен породнён с:
  Эбербах, Германия
  Мерсер-Айлэнд, Вашингтон, США

Ссылки
 Официальный сайт
 Информация для туристов

Коммуны департамента Верхняя Савойя
Курорты Франции
Супрефектуры Франции

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PRE-WEB ARCHIVES:
No. 28, Spring/Summer 1989
Desert Architecture
Desert House: Water and Energy Conservation in the Sonoran Desert
By Richard G. Brittain and Martin M. Karpiscak
"...conservation can occur at both home and community levels with no significant impact upon present lifestyles."
Additional web resources
Thumbnail link to Desert House model, ~16K file
A number of interested parties have joined forces to design and construct a house that will serve as a model of water conservation and energy efficiency for the general public, developers, homebuilders, the business community, and government officials. Desert House will be occupied by a family and will have a public demonstration and education center attached. The house is to be located at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. The conceptual design phase has been completed and fund raising has begun for the subsequent phases.
Desert House will demonstrate that water- and energy-efficient features can be incorporated aesthetically and economically into single-family homes without reducing their sales appeal and residents' quality of life. Commercially practical concepts, methods, materials, and equipment will be used in the design, construction, and operation of the house and its landscaping.
Current participants in the project include the city of Phoenix, Salt River Project, Desert Botanical Garden, Valley Partnership (a consortium of development and related organizations in the Phoenix area) and the University of Arizona's Office of Arid Lands Studies and College of Architecture.
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The water efficiency goal of Desert House is 107 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). Present Phoenix residential water use is approximately 180 gpcd. Features of the Desert House would, therefore, reduce both indoor and outdoor water use by almost 41 percent.
Strategies for water conservation include the following:
Xeriscape landscape design that incorporates the use of:
low-water-use plants
efficient irrigation systems with seasonal control and moisture sensors
contoured yard, patios, and walk ways directing rain to plants
rooftop rainwater harvesting for direct use by plants or for storage and later irrigation of plants
experimental graywater reuse for subsurface irrigation
1-gallon-per-flush toilets using municipal water
2.75-gallon-per-minute or less low-flow showerheads
1.5-gallon-per-minute or less faucet aerators
hot water loop
sewer discharge limited to toilets, kitchen sink, and dishwasher
The energy saving goals are to reduce the overall energy consumption of Desert House and to shift its peak energy demand (i.e., run equipment during evening/early morning hours, 10 pm to noon in summer and 10 pm to 7 am in winter).
The following strategies have been selected to accomplish these goals:
thermal mass
landscaping, porches, and outdoor living spaces adjacent to the home to provide optimum shade for the structure and maximum outdoor living area
high-efficiency heat pump
in-line solar hot water preheater
hot water supply loop to all faucets
hot water tank and pipe insulation
cost-effective and energy-efficient appliances
double-glazed windows/doors
appropriately sized windows and skylights for daylighting and passive solar gain in winter
vented roof
Desert House includes a public information center featuring an orientation slide presentation, brochures, detailed signs, and scheduled guided tours. User-friendly computers will enable visitors to obtain specific information on water- and energy-conservation aspects of the house, and to explore alternative strategies.
Desert House information brochures will offer simple, practical approaches in a how-to format, emphasizing the positive aspects of water and energy efficiency, its costs, and its application to the visitors' residences.
Desert House is intended to raise the water and energy conservation awareness of builders, landscapers, suppliers, the business community, government officials, and the general public. Through the use of commercially available, cost-effective technologies, the project intends to demonstrate the positive aspects of conservation. Desert House will demonstrate that conservation can occur in an attractive and comfortable residence without major expense or change in lifestyle. It will present ways to decrease overall water and energy use and also demonstrate means to offset peak water and energy use in an urban setting. The project will demonstrate that conservation can occur at both home and community levels with no significant impact upon present lifestyle.
UA College of Architecture assistant research professor Richard G. Brittain specializes in resource conservation in desert architecture. Martin M. Karpiscak, associate research scientist in the Office of Arid Lands Studies, specializes in water conservation in residential and agricultural settings.
Desert Botanical Garden "Desert House" Project
(http://www.dbg.org/4/dh/desert_house.html)
Since original publication of this article in 1989, the Desert House has been constructed as planned at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, Arizona. These web pages provide current information about various aspects of the Desert House project.
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The Last Kingdom Season 5: What Latest Update Do We Have Regarding the Production?
Kane Dane
The fifth season of the hit British period drama, "The Last Kingdom," is now in production. So far, there are no updates on when it will be released.
The last kingdom season 5 is an upcoming British historical fiction drama television series developed by Michael Hirst. Read more in detail here: when is the last kingdom season 5 coming out.
Season 5 of The Last Kingdom is officially on its way to our screens. The bad news is that this will be the show's last season, which means Uhtred of Bebbanburg and Anglo-Saxon England will be gone forever. The Saxon Tales are the basis for The Last Kingdom, a Netflix Original drama based on Bernard Cornwell's novel. The program was co-produced by the BBC and Netflix at first, but since its third season, it has only been available on Netflix.
Netflix never discloses the number of people who have seen a program or a movie. For 25 days in the UK and 10 days in the US, this historical period drama stayed on the Top 10 list.
Season 5 of The Last Kingdom's Renewal Status
Digital Spy is the source of this information.
Fans will be overjoyed to learn that this drama's fifth and final season has been officially renewed. Nigel Merchant, the executive producer of The Last Kingdom, said in an interview that he is certain that the program will delight the whole globe. Given the positive reaction from the public for the most recent season, i.e., the fourth season, we are certainly looking forward to season 5.
Renewal is the fifth season of The Last Kingdom.
The Last Kingdom will be renewed for a fifth and final season on Netflix on July 7, 2020. Alexander Dreymon has shown an interest in portraying Uhtred. It was a really wonderful trip for him, and he is grateful that he was given the chance.
Season 5 of The Last Kingdom is currently under production.
Filming for this season was supposed to start in 2020. COVID procedures were followed by the whole crew and cast of the program. The production was set to begin at Hungary's Korda Studios in November 2020. Until the publication of an official video on YouTube titled The Last Kingdom – We Are Back, the team provided no official information about its creation.
On April 30, 2021, The Last Kingdom's official YouTube account published this video. On social media, several pictures from the fifth season's continuing production were released. The photos were taken at Blackhall Beach in the United Kingdom. We were able to glimpse Eva Birthistle in 28 of the pictures provided.
This season's production is taking an abnormally lengthy time. The filming for all ten episodes was expected to be completed on June 18, 2021. This season will feature a total of 10 episodes, which has been confirmed. Jon East said on June 22, 2021, that it's a wrap and TLK season 5 is in the digital can, indicating that the show is no longer in production.
Season 5 Cast of The Last Kingdom
Variety is the source of information.
Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Eliza Butterworth, Timothy Innes, Finn Elliot, Ruby Hartley, Arnas Fedaravicius, Mark Rowly, Ewan Mitchell, Stefanie Martini, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Cavan Clerkin, Adrian SChiller, Eysteinn Sugaroarson, and Ossian Perret will all be featured in this installment. Ewan Horrocks is said to be joining the cast and will play a significant part in season 5. Ryan Quarmby, Harry Gilby, and Phla Saban are among others who will appear.
Season 5 of The Last Kingdom has a release date.
Every aspect of the program takes a lot of time, whether it's filming or production work. This season will not be published until the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022, according to our estimates. Netflix has added two episodes to this season, causing the release date to be pushed back by at least a month or two. Keep an eye on our website for additional information.
The the last kingdom season 5 trailer is a trailer for the upcoming fifth season of the historical television series, The Last Kingdom.
Has season 5 of The Last Kingdom started filming?
The fifth and final season of the BBC series will premiere on January 16, 2019.
What is the sickness in The Last Kingdom season 5?
The sickness is a disease that was brought over from the continent and it has been devastating to the population.
Will The Last Kingdom have a season 6?
Unfortunately, The Last Kingdom has been cancelled by Netflix.
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Southern movie stars & politics: A long love affair
The relationship between the Southern stars and politics has its roots in Tamil Nadu and goes back at least five decades. The new breed of Bollywood directors
Krishna Gopalan & Manoj Nair
Aug 30, 2008, 05.00 PM IST
Chiranjeevi being felicitated by actress Ramya Krishnan on his new political entry. (TOI)
It was 1984 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The state���s chief minister, M G Ramachandran (MGR), was battling for survival at a hospital in Brooklyn in the US. A recorded image of MGR waving out to his fans from the hospital bed was enough to send his fans into a frenzy and the mood went soaring in his favour. He won the elections, got relected and ensured it was the first time a CM was elected to office without participating in a campaign.
N T Rama Rao (NTR) was nothing short of an icon in Andhra Pradesh. He had played the role of Lord Krishna in a number of films and his fans would often perform aartis in theatres when he appeared as Krishna or any of the other gods for that matter. He used this adulation and in real life too, he would dress up like one of the gods and get onto a chariot to the delight of his mesmerised fans. This worked remarkably well during the elections and the crowds welcomed their screen god.
C N Annadurai (Anna), the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was elected to office in 1967. Two years later , in a rather sudden development, he passed away. Immensely popular as a scriptwriter and dialogue writer for Tamil cinema, he was the finest orator of his time. There have been instances when his speeches lasted over four hours to a spellbound audience. Anna���s funeral in Chennai saw an audience of 15 lakh people from across Tamil Nadu. This was unparalleled and the Guinness Book was quick to make a note of it.
Welcome to South India where films and politics are hopelessly and, at times, inexplicably intertwined. In this maze enters, Megastar Chiranjeevi ��� now chief minister in waiting.
A SENSE OF D��J�� VU
Chiranjeevi���s entry into politics has been compared to that of NTR���s (1982). As an actor, NTR rose to fame with his mythological roles in films like Maya Bazaar, Lava Kusa and Sri Krishnaarjuna Yuddham and his fans treated him on par with his screen image, deifying him, yet this was hysteria for a film star. Through the 50s, 60s and early 70s, NTR continued to do these roles with no thought towards a political career. The story for his entry into politics goes that he was once asked by a fan what he had done for his people given that they had treated him like a god, a dramatic query which triggered the actor into political action.
Over the next few years, NTR worked assiduously to form the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and in the 1983 assembly elections, NTR romped home and was expectedly made chief minister. Critically, in those years, to get close to the masses NTR began mouthing political messages through films like Justice Chowdary and Bobbili Puli a strategy which worked in his favour.
Today, that past is being talked about incessantly in the light of Chiranjeevi���s political foray. ���It is only fair to say that Chiranjeevi is the true inheritor of NTR���s film mantle,��� thinks Dr S V Srinivas of the Bangalore-based Centre for Study of Culture and Society (CSCS). Srinivas has tracked Chiranjeevi���s career for over a decade now and is in the midst of completing a book, fans and stars slated to be released in the summer of ���09. Since he rose to fame in the 80s, Chiranjeevi���s popularity in Andhra Pradesh has remained unprecedented for nearly two decades. Films like Gang Leader, Rowdy Alludu and Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari in the 90s have been massive hits and he has remained the big boss of Telugu cinema.
THE POLITICS OF TAMIL NADU
The relationship between the Southern stars and politics has its roots in Tamil Nadu and goes back at least five decades. Stars and their script and dialogue writers made a heady combination, mouthing loaded political messages and among the early starters in this game were Anna and M. Karunanidhi, both script-writers .
These two set the ball rolling for the enormous impact that films could play in the life of a viewer. Karunanidhi���s scripts for Mandiri Kumari and Marutha Naattu Ilavarasi in the 50s, set the base for MGR���s for his rise both in films followed by politics. The die had been cast.
MGR joined the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) then the opposition to the ruling Congress. ���MGR���s case is a little peculiar in the sense that he was always a politician. After all, he joined the DMK in 1952,��� points out M.S.S. Pandian, a Chennai-based social scientist and author of The Image Trap: M.G. Ramachandran in Film and Politics.
Things moved slowly though MGR began building his career slowly but surely, sending off the right messages through his films like Enga Veetu Pillai and reaped his results in the election of ���67 where DMK swept to power.
MGR���s phenomena took over after an acrimonious spat with Karunanidhi, in ���72 when he went and formed the AIADMK. The political messages in MGR���s films got louder between then and the ���77 assembly elections specially in films like Urimai Kural (���74) where he promises to reform things.
The AIADMK eventually came to power in ���77 and over the next ten years, till MGR���s death, he remained in power. MGR���s schemes like the free mid-day meal scheme for children was as effective as NTR���s offer to make rice available at Rs 2 per kilo. The damage to the exchequer was incalculable and without a doubt, star value with politics dominated rationale.
THE AGE OF AMMA
After a brief period of uncertainty following MGR���s death in ���87, Jayalalithaa, or Amma as she is called, took charge. In ���91, she led the AIADMK to victory.
As MGR���s leading lady through the 60s and early 70s in films like Aayirathil Oruvan and Adimai Pen, Amma firmly established herself as a heroine to be reckoned with. Yet, with an entry into politics, ���She worked hard on a de-sexualised image ,��� says Pandian as it was important to wipe the grease paint off. Amma served as chief minister twice, first from ���91-96 and then from 2001-06.
Interestingly, Amma���s attempt to come back to power in ���96 was marred by the entry of Rajinikanth, the reigning superstar of Tamil cinema who had also been making crucial political statements in films like Muthu and Arunachalam. The decisive moment came in ���96 when a breakaway Congress faction called Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) joined hands with the DMK in an attempt to overthrow Jayalalithaa���s government. In a speech telecast on Sun TV (a channel promoted by Karunanidhi���s family), Rajinikanth exhorted the voter to support the TMC-DMK alliance and not to vote for the AIADMK.
It was the first time that two stars of this stature were up against each other and the result was the annihilation of the AIADMK. It failed to win even one seat in the Parliament and Jayalalithaa herself lost her assembly seat. Rajinikanth���s entry into politics after that spectacular start has been ambiguous though his ability to be a vote-catcher has rarely been in doubt.
Tamil journalist Vasanthi has chronicled the political relationship of the triumvirate���MGR , Karunanidhi and Jayalalitha���in her book ���Cut-outs , Caste and Cine Stars: The World of Tamil Politics��� where she tells a gripping political story with ironies and larger-than-life almost cinematic characters abound.
From a national perspective, both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are very critical states. Tamil Nadu accounts for 39 seats while Andhra Pradesh has 42. From ���91, both these states, in more than one way, have succeeded in determining the fortunes of the government in New Delhi.
Jayalalithaa supported the Narasimha Rao-led government in ���91 and also the one in 2001 headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee. From Tamil Nadu���s point of view, its governments since ���67 have always been headed by a person associated with films barring a six month period in 2001. Others like Vijaykanth (often called the Black MGR), a well known star in Tamil Nadu, are also slowly making their way through Tamil Nadu���s politics.
THE REST OF THE SOUTH
On the other hand, Karnataka has always been a mixed bag. Dr Rajkumar, Kannada film industry���s biggest star always enjoyed a godlike status. His death a few yeara ago saw Bangalore coming to a standstill and anarchy taking charge. What would have happened had Rajkumar decided to enter politics is worthy of some thought. One exception though has been actor Ambareesh who made it big in the 80s. He went on to join Manmohan Singh���s cabinet before quitting a little later and changing parties.
Take a look at Kerala, which is considered one of the most politically active state. Here stars like Manmooty and Mohanlal are big names though politics is something they have steadfastly stayed away from. Prem Nazir, a star of yesteryears and a very big star in the 50s and 60s, joined the Congress and stood for elections as well though he lost. No other star of significance has ventured into the political playground from the state since then.
The bottomline is that the mania is what drives political ambitions. The release of a Rajinikanth or Chiranjeevi film is always a massive event. The stars also play to the gallery. A few years ago, Chiranjeevi, on his birthday , flew to three destinations in Andhra Pradesh by a chopper to address his fans. For that matter, some of Rajinikanth���s fans got their heads tonsured after watching his film Muthu in ���95. This is the heady part of South Indian politics and by all counts, one word will control it for many years to come. And that word is cinema.
VOTE A POWER PLAY!
Avilala in Tirupati is spread over 180 acres. It may look huge but when this open ground played host to Chiranjeevi���s political jamboree and saw between six to eight lakh people trooping in to cheer their megastar, it nearly burst at its seams. Not that these teeming millions, seemed to put even a drop of sweat on the brow of Srinivas, who had travelled from distant Guntur (400 kms away) to cheer his new leader. ���It is our dream to see him as our chief minister. He is God���s gift to Andhra Pradesh,��� said Srinivas, who is a part of one of Chiranjeevi���s many fans association . In fact, surprisingly, there was a large contingent from Rayalseema (220 kms) and Telengana (600 kms) as well. Surprising, because both these regions are considered to be dominated by supporters of Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) honcho K Chandrasekhar Rao.
The smart ones, got to the venue at 1:30 in the afternoon at least three hours before Chiru (as his fans call him) arrived! Meanwhile, to keep his millions of supporters entertained, a huge screen showed Chiru���s latest film, Stalin. Yet, the minute the fans saw the helicopter hovering in the sky and saw the star ���actually dropped to earth from the skies��� there was a roar which was almost deafening. His speech, his countdown to announcing his party Praja Rajyam is of course now part of folk lore and many a TV archive.
As Chiru spoke of having a separate Telengana the youth cheered. Throughout his hour-and-a-half speech, they hung onto every word and kept applauding. There were some who had walked all the way from Renigunta which is eight hours by foot! This, on a day when the mercury was well over 30 degrees. Some of us scribes got off lightly, ending up with a torn shirt and joined the hordes of others trying to find our way back home. As we saw Chiru���s chopper ascend the skies, we debated as to what he would be thinking. Konidela Siva Shankara Vara Prasad, or Chiranjeevi���s new journey to political stardom had only just begun.
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Do you want a Gaelscoil for the Ballinamore area?
Moves are afoot to try to establish a Gaelscoil to serve the South East Leitrim/West Cavan area that would be based in Ballinamore.
A Gaelscoil in Ballinamore would, potentially, serve the Ballinamore, Aughnasheelin, Aughawillan, Corlough, Templeport, Drumreilly, Carrigallen, Aughavas, Cloone, Mohill, Fenagh and Kiltubrid areas.
At present there are two very successful Gaelscoileanna , in Carrick on Shannon and in Manorhamilton.
A public meeting will be held in the Ballinamore Seán O'Heslin's GAA club on Thursday 7 November at 8pm to discuss the proposal. Parents of children from the above-mentioned areas who would be due to go to school in the next one to three years are especially asked to attend this meeting.
Anyone with an interest in the subject is welcome. The benefits of having a Gaelscoil will be outlined.
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Tensions are increasing between Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn and secondary teachers over the implementation of proposed Junior Cert reforms.
Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) general secretary Pat King said yesterday the abolition of the Junior Cert would leave students with no State examination before the Leaving Cert. While teachers liked some of the proposed changes, they were concerned that "the motivation for students will deteriorate and … that what is being proposed will change the relationship between students and teachers".
The changes, first announced two years ago, are scheduled to begin on a phased basis next year for first examination in 2017. A single, terminal exam will be replaced by courses in areas such as computer design and physical education. Mr King said on RTÉ's Drivetime that teachers wanted to be advocates for students, not their judges, and believed in an external, independent, objective evaluation of work. Mr Quinn said he was asking teachers to get involved in an assessment for learning and of learning. "Teachers are doing this in other countries around the world and it is having satisfactory results." Earlier on RTÉ's News at One, Mr Quinn insisted current resources were sufficient for the phasing in of the new structures. However, he added, "we can make more resources available should that prove to be necessary".


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If a contact gets added to a static marketing list, then update a field on that contact.
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Any help would be great and please ask if you need any more information.
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JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. -- Crews spent hours Monday morning working to get a tractor-trailer back up after it rolled over along I-35 in southern Johnson County, Kan.
The crash occurred around 5:03 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-35 just past Sunflower Road near 199th.
The overturned tractor-trailer appeared to be blocking two lanes of traffic, which posed a problem for the morning commute.
The tractor-trailer driver sustained moderate physical injuries.
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is a railway station in the city of Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, operated by the third sector Aichi Loop Railway Company.

Lines
Setoguchi Station is served by the Aichi Loop Line, and is located 36.7 kilometers from the starting point of the line at .

Station layout
The station has two elevated opposed side platforms, with the station building located underneath. The station building has automated ticket machines, TOICA automated turnstiles and is staffed.

Adjacent stations

Station history
Setoguchi Station was opened on January 31, 1988 together with the establishment of the Aichi Loop Railway Company.

Passenger statistics
In fiscal 2017, the station was used by an average of 4085 passengers daily.

Surrounding area
 Seto Nishi High School

See also
 List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

Official home page

Railway stations in Japan opened in 1988
Railway stations in Aichi Prefecture
Seto, Aichi


Your goal for the year might be to lose weight, get in shape or tone up. Each one of these goals requires some form of weight bearing exercise to accomplish. You need strength no matter how great or small to perform weight bearing exercise and your strength begins with posture.
A properly aligned framework creates a strong foundation. Look at your friends and relatives as they stand around you. Do they stoop or crane their neck forward? Do they still have a spring in their step?
We mostly notice this in humans as they age. Age is not to blame. Most poor posture begins with inactivity, an injury and poor posture.
Injuries create a weak link in your framework. You lose elasticity and the amount of weight that portion of the body can bear.
Poor posture creates undue stress upon your structural framework and compromises your strength. Look around at people on their smartphones. The head is usually tilted forward with the eyes looking down.
According to the Washington Post, the human head weighs about a dozen pounds. But as the neck bends forward and down, the weight on the cervical spine begins to increase. At a 15-degree angle, this weight is about 27 pounds, at 30 degrees it's 40 pounds, and at 60 degrees it's 60 pounds.
That's a lot of weight to support with your spine. This kind of stress leads to pain and problems in the shoulders, neck and back by lengthening some muscles and shortening others to create an unbalanced posture.
The stresses of poor posture upon the body over time leads to a poorly stacked foundation and pain. Practicing correct posture is the start of a strong foundation.
2. Move your eyes and not your whole head. If you can't hold your phone up, look down with your eyes.
3.Stretch your neck. Left to right and front to back, gently.
4.Squeeze your shoulder blades together to improve posture.
A stiff body is a body in poor posture. Identifying and targeting tight areas can free your body for good posture and your strength begins with posture.
Tight hamstrings can lead to poor gait and a poor gait can put undue pressure and strain on different parts of the body.
Find a tall mirror and walk towards it. Is your gait even? Look at the soles of your shoes. Are they wearing evenly?
These can be signs of poor flexibility. Enlisting the help of a personal trainer can help you identify any problem areas you might have and how to correct them. Like proper posture, stretching using proper technique is essential for a well-aligned body.
The human body is made up of 640 muscles both large and small. We all know the big players, the biceps, triceps, hamstrings, glutes and quadricipeps.
In addition to all the large muscles there are hundreds of smaller muscles and their connective tissues. These are the most important yet often overlooked pieces in our structural framework.
The smaller muscles and connective tissues are what create our strong inner-core. Strong biceps and hamstrings do little to support your spine or promote proper posture.
Fluid and smooth movements of our bodies are created through our smaller muscles and connective tissues. If properly developed with larger muscles you can reverse the effects of aging and prevent injury during everyday activities like yard work and house work.
When your musculo-skeletal framework is in proper alignment you can regain that spring in your step you thought you had lost due to aging.
Weight-bearing exercise is essential for a healthy body. When performed properly, it creates a body that is fluid and elastic.
Exercise begins with proper technique and the best technique begins with proper posture. There is no need to lift herculean amounts of weight to be strong.
When the whole of the body is working together, it is much stronger than a body that focuses on the big muscle exercises and ignores the smaller muscles and connective tissue exercises.
The best routines are done with free weights and dumbbells are ideal. Machines lock you into position and only focus on a small number of muscles.
Free-weights ensure you balance the weights with proper grip, stance and posture. Effective movements include twisting and rotating to ensure all the small muscles and connective tissues are being worked as well.
If you are unsure if you have good posture or form, consider hiring a personal trainer. They will provide you with a workout plan that is right for you and ensure you are practicing good form while exercising. A good personal trainer knows that strength begins with posture.
Look to the horizon. Whether walking, running or sitting, make sure your are always looking to the horizon.
When working at a desk, make sure your feet are flat on the ground and thighs parallel with the ground.
If you work at a computer, ensure the computer is at eye level. This will eliminate strain upon the neck, shoulders and back.
When out walking or running, keep your eyes on the horizon. Don't watch your shoes hitting the pavement. Keep that chin up!
Look at your profile in the mirror. Is your ear in alignment with your shoulder, hips and instep? Try to focus on keeping your shoulders back while keeping the chin up but not out.


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Last Man Standing – debiutancki album amerykańskiego rapera MC Eihta. Został wydany 11 listopada 1997 roku nakładem wytwórni Epic Records.

Lista utworów
 "Under Attack" (featuring Boom Bam) - 4:03
 "Kind of Pimpish" - 4:37
 "Me & My Bitch" (featuring Hie Tiimes) - 5:00
 "Can I Get Mine" - 3:04
 "Compton 4 Death" - 4:42
 "Tha Business" (featuring Da Foe, Lil' Hawk & Big Nasty)- 4:46
 "Any Meanz" - 4:33
 "Tough Guyz" (featuring Boom Bam & Mon Diggi) 4:09
 "Got Cha Humpin'" - 4:11
 "Hit the Floor" (featuring Daz Dillinger) 4:31
 "Who's Tha Man" - 4:21
 "Tha Way We Run It" (featuring B-Real) 3:51
 "Anything U Want" - 4:04
 "Hangin'" - 4:17
 "When All Hell Breaks Loose" - 3:50
 "Hubtouchablez" - 4:49
 "On Top of All That" - 3:56
 "Return Fire" - 4:39

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Albumy MC Eihta
Albumy muzyczne wydane w roku 1997
Albumy Epic Records
Albumy wyprodukowane przez Daza Dillingera
Albumy wyprodukowane przez DJ-a Muggsa
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Below you'll find the video's taken from the Drone during the Homecoming Week Festivities. As you watch them you'll notice there is no sound. The Drone only records video though we are looking into ways to try & get audio with the videos (it would've been awesome to hear the band playing along with the video).