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Да́га ( «палаш, кинжал») — кинжал для левой руки при фехтовании шпагой, получивший широкое распространение в Европе в XV—XVII веках. Во Франции назывались мен-гош ( — левая рука), так же назывался стиль сражения с оружием в обеих руках.

История и описание

До 1400 года даги были в большей степени оружием простолюдинов. Но уже в XV веке они становятся оружием рыцарей, в частности, использовались в Битве при Азенкуре в 1415 году.
В XV и первой половине XVI века законодателями моды в фехтовании считались испанцы. Клинки толедских мастеров и широкое распространение дуэлей привело к появлению стиля Эспада и дага (), когда шпага в правой руке использовалась для атаки, а дага в левой руке для отражения ударов противника. В связи с этим наиважнейшей частью даги является гарда, на которую приходятся основные удары клинка противника. Кроме оружия ближнего боя дага использовалась как кинжал для удара милосердия — последнего удара, наносимого смертельно раненому, но еще живому противнику.
Дага имеет вид короткой, не превышающей в длину 50-60 см, колюще-режущей шпаги с узким клинком и усиленной гардой. Клинок имеет плоскую, шириной от полутора до двух с половиной сантиметров, или четырёхгранную, с шириной грани, равной 1 см, форму. Эфес даги имеет широкую гарду. Гарды могут быть в виде чаши или в виде дужек. Даги могли иметь различные ловчие устройства, например, между рукоятью и клинком вставлялась пластина с изогнутыми к острию концами. Она предназначалась для перехвата конца шпаги противника либо могла быть ловушкой для вражеского клинка.

Боевое применение
При ношении дагу без ножен держали за поясом с правой стороны, чтобы облегчить её выхватывание левой рукой.
В поединке дагу, как и шпагу, выставляли остриём вперёд, нацеливая его на уровень шеи противника. Во время поединка на дагу ловили удары и выпады клинка шпаги противника, а шпагой в правой руке проводили ответные удары. Отличительной особенностью фехтования с использованием даги является наличие большого количества вариантов двойных действий — комбинаций двойных защит и ударов. Кроме оборонительных целей дага использовалась как наступательное оружие на коротких дистанциях.

Разновидности даг

Испанская дага
Для защиты руки испанская дага имеет широкую пластину в виде изогнутого треугольника, сужающуюся к навершию рукояти (), зачастую украшенную чеканкой. Для отражения ударов служат длинные прямые дужки гарды. Клинок плоский, прямой, однолезвийный, с широким основанием ().

Немецкая дага
Немецкая дага имеет ловушку для вражеского клинка в виде двух расходящихся в стороны соединенных шарнирно с основным клинком захватов, которые откидываются пружинами в боевое положение. Освобождались захваты кнопкой в рукояти.  При попадании шпаги противника в полученный таким образом трезубец она удерживалась на время контратаки другой рукой, а клинок невысокого качества мог даже переломиться.

Швейцарская дага
Швейцарская дага обычно носилась в одних ножнах вместе с двумя или тремя ножами.

Японская дага
Окинавская дага (сай) имеет узкий круглый или многогранный клинок. Гарда представляет собой узкие дужки, направленные вперед по направлению клинка.
В отличие от даги европейской не являлась дополнением к фехтовальному оружию. Сай вообще не являлись самурайским оружием — это был сельскохозяйственный инструмент. Более того, оружие было практически не известно в Японии, а было широко распространено в вассальном Японии королевстве Рюкю.
Также изогнутые края сай, в свою очередь, будучи заточены, образовывали дополнительные клинки, чего у гард европейских даг не наблюдалось.

Настоящей же японской дагой является дзюттэ, похожее на сай, но имеющее только одну дужку и мощный толстый гранённый клинок без заточки и острия, так как дзюттэ применялось как мечелом и в качестве полицейской дубинки. Так как полиция эпохи Эдо состояла из самураев, то можно сказать, что дзюттэ является хоть и очень специфическим, но всё же самурайским оружием. Будучи полицейским оружием для обезоруживания вооружённого мечом преступника и взятия его живым, в отличие от европейской даги, дзюттэ, как правило, не применялось в паре с мечом. Также существовал и заточенный вариант дзюттэ с настоящим заточенным лезвием — марохоси, по понятным причинам не являвшийся полицейским оружием.

Примечания

Литература

 Ю. В. Шокарёв. Словарь-справочник. Росмэн-Пресс, 2008, (ISBN 978-5-353-02785-0)
 В. Р. Новоселов. Журнал «Оружие» январь 2004

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10 submission only
9 under $20 10 under $30 10 under $40 10 any price
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If you have a great track with the right ingredients, we can't wait to hear it. Please submit you best work for consideration and a note about what artist(s) you think the song would be appropriate for. If we love it we'll take things to the next step.
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Deal Type: Song Placement - Interscope Records Artist
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Urgent - Seeking "Singles Only" for Signed Urban/Pop Male Artist EP Project
Seeking "Singles Only" for Signed Urban/Pop Male Artist EP Project
The "Bar" for this posting is extremely high!!! ABSOLUTELY NO FILLER TRACKS!!! only "UNDENIABLE HIT SINGLES"
ARTIST/GROUP INFO:
Think "Bruno Mars meets Miguel" but with the energy and performance ability of a Chris Brown. Artist was a contestant on last season(s) American Idol and is currently signed to a notable Indie Label with Major Distribution and Major Promotions & Marketing budget. GREAT LOOK extremely photogenic and appealing to the female demographic 18-25…
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Open until filled, however, we anticipate this project will close shortly as Artist(s) is currently several songs into the recording process.
Similar Sounding Artists: Bruno Mars "Nothing on you" , Drake "Best I ever had", Ray J "One Wish"
Atlantic Records (Warner) UK Seeking Great Emerging Talent
Atlantic Records UK (Warner Music Group) seeks hot new talent. Our team plus your talent and hard work are the perfect combination to make it in the business today. We look forward to hearing the best of your best. Blow us away and we'll be excited to be in touch and discuss some possible next steps.
Seeking Music for rapper Ty Dolla $ign
I'm seeking new music (beats, tracks, hooks etc.) for rapper Ty Dolla $ign. This is for his follow up to the 2015 hit album Free TC. Ty Dolla $ign sings and raps, combining elements of hip hop and contemporary R&B.
I'll be pitching tracks directly to his team at Atlantic Records. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
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Similar Sounding Artists: Wiz Khalifa, YG, DJ Mustard, Kid Ink, RJ, Joe Moses, Jeremih, Trey Songz, Omarion
Country / RnB / Tracks wanted for 10 Million selling legendary Singer
Songs wanted for Major Multi-million selling soul / Rnb / Country artist The CMI Music Group and Producer Alexander Johnston are writing and producing the new album for one of the biggest names in music. The artist has sold over 10 million records in his career.
We are looking for Soul, Funk, RnB, and soulful Country music for the artist's new album in 2017.
We are looking top quality standout attention grabbing, meaningful songs whether softer emotive ballads or harder more powerful driving tracks.
Please submit your best work, radio ready, mastered songs. You must own 100% copyright. Only songs with cleared samples. I will accept demos as we are the music producers / studio owner so if the song is a 'no brainer' and has enough potential to fit the opp then I would consider re-cutting it for the client.
The CMI Music Group has worked closely with companies such as:
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All songs submitted will be considered for all the others opps we have.
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Music Exec looking for hit songs - Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B
Looking For: Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Full songs
Explicit Lyrics Accepted: Okay, Not preferred
Compensation: $$$$$$ Negotiable, publishing
Description: We have a great working relationship with this client, and we have placed numerous songs with them as well. Compensation ranges from $2k to $10k, which usually depends on the quality of the song, and the artist budget. Great instrumental tracks and tracks with strong hooks are welcome, but they are looking for Pop, hip Hop, and R&B songs that are fully produced, and prepared to be sold exclusively to top labels, and artists. Please only send professional recordings, no covers, no demos, or rough mixes. The songs must be all original, and 100% broadcast/retail ready!
Def Jam Looking for Hip Hop, R&B, Trap and Pop beats for Artist Placements
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Seeking "Single Only" for Urban/Pop Boy Band EP Project
The "Bar" for this posting is extremely high!!! NO filler tracks only "UNDENIABLE HIT SINGLES"
Boy Band age range 17 - 21... Think "Black Eyed Peas" meets the "Beastie Boys" but with a male vocalist in the vain of Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake and a Rapper in the vain of Eminem… There are a total of five (5) members all of which are very strong performers. The group is signed to a very reputable Indie with Major Distribution and Major Promotions and Marketing resources.
Seeking Urban/Pop records Hard Drums, claps, snaps, 808s, etc... Think Pop/Trap music… Good examples for reference, Iggy Azalea's "Black Widow", or Trapped–Out "Black Eyed Peas" Boom Boom Pow… Seeking Records that have nice swag and energy with bounce that can accentuate the singer(s) and Rapper natural ability. Also tracks and records with that ATL bounce in the vain of "Fabolous" Feat: Dream "Throw it in the Bag" or "Shawty is a 10" but with Pop crossover appeal.
OPEN UNTIL Track Slots are FILLED, however, we anticipate this project will close shortly as Artist(s) are currently recording.
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Really great tape, blast it out loud !
^ I didn't have that in my copy I think... I didn't listent too carefully, but didn't notice anything like that.
Anyways, great demo. Enjoyed a lot.
I hear Sigh influences in here!
PHEW! I can finally listen to this tape with dignity.
Is this tape still available anywhere?
Ljudkassett (the tape label) wrote on their facebook page earlier today that they left 10 copies at the sound pollution store in Stockholm. Ask them!
I just emailed that site's email address, in english, I'm hoping I get a response.
Or so I thought, Gmail has given me a "message undeliverable" message twice now. Anyone know a working email for Soundpollution?
I'll try messaging them on facebook though. Thanks!
Meh, I don't share you guys' overall excitement for Vampire as the tape has left me rather disappointed. Sure, the tracks are catchy as all get-out, catchy to an extent that I find them awfully predictable down to the used sound effects and missing of a twisted edge like e. g. Obscure Burial or Whore managed to craft into their razor-sharp demo releases. Vampire just plods along way too nicely with this pleasing death metal formula for my taste. I gotta say that I love the layout of the release, though. Anyway, seeing that some of you are still looking for the tape, I'd part with my copy. Trade is preferred.
Decent enough, but I also don't think it's as amazing as everyone's making out to be... shouldn't be a surprise though.


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Chic, Not Oppressed, In A Hijab
Written By Apekshita Varshney
Tags Activism New York
Haute Hijab, a New-York-based hijab retailer, exclusively caters to the Muslim woman.
Its collection of scarves in an array of style, colours, and prints has managed to build a community, and contribute to a flurry of activity in the world of fashion – compelling even those far away from it (such as us) to pay attention.
Haute Hijab is a noteworthy participant in the conversation around diversity. They have elbowed for space in the inflexible fashion industry by busting myths and expanding people's worldview: Hijab doesn't have to be a symbol of oppression, it can be an informed choice.
It's only now that the hijab, repeatedly admonished by the west, is seeing some victories: a Somali-American refugee, Halima Aden, has become the first hijab-wearing model to appear on the cover of British Vogue. Other hijab-wearing women such as Amanda Saab from MasterChef, writer and director Lena Khan, or fencer Ibhitaj Muhammad are also proudly part of the mainstream.
But a name slowly gathering steam is Melanie Elturk, the CEO of Haute Hijab. Elturk founded the startup with her husband, Ahmed Zedan, in 2010, to offer Muslim women a choice of hijab, and to empower them with role models who are successful because of the hijab, not despite it. Growing up, Elturk writes, "I owned two shabby hijabs from overseas that made me feel anything but beautiful."
Melanie Elturk, the CEO of Haute Hijab. with husband and COO, Ahmed Zedan (PC: Haute Hijab Blog)
She couldn't rely on the neck scarves in the market which were drab, heavy, and non-washable. And the hijabs she owned had to be mixed and matched with every outfit – formal, casual or festive. Elturk realized that Muslim women at large – just like her – needed to feel proud of their identities, which their current dreary hijabs weren't offering.
Therefore, as a teen, she started collecting printed silk scarves from local vintage stores and custom-making her hijabs. It was then when she walked to school in her new avatar that people were startled. "My hijab finally made me feel so confident, something I had never felt before," she said in an interview. "I thought if I could give (people) access to really beautiful hijabs that made women feel strong and powerful that would be huge."
But only in 2009 – when she had elaborately designed her engagement outfit and had to settle for a dissatisfying, inconspicuous hijab – she mulled over a better option.
Melanie Elturk had found a gap in the market, and her company, Haute Hijab was launched the following year.
Mundane to Luxury
Haute Hijab's success, therefore, comes from the recognition that Muslim consumers are largely ignored and that hijab is not a trend like puff sleeves or an aztec print, but a part of the Muslim identity. The startup is also founded on the knowledge that the Muslim consumer spending is increasing. According to Thomson Reuters' "State of the Global Islamic Economy" report, the category was around $243 billion in 2015, a 6 percent rise over 2014 and the figure is expected to rise to $368 billion by 2021.
Haute Hijab started with everyday jersey or chiffon scarves but is now reaching out to the affluent consumer through its line of US$250 and US$325 luxury hijabs. They have created a five-piece line sewed with luxe silks, lace, and with details from ornate embroidery to crystals.
Haute Hijab Luxury Collection (PC: Haute Hijab Blog)
But starting Haute Hijab was an uphill task as till 2016, the founders held full-time jobs. They then moved to Dubai where Elturk took up a job as a judicial law clerk at the International Court. It was her experience of living in Dubai which helped flesh out her idea of the hijab.
She writes: "The first time I saw women in open abayas proudly touting their skinny jeans, four inch heels and hijab perfectly placed over their teased coif with loads of make-up – I couldn't stop staring." It was also in Dubai that she found the fabrics and designs that would pave way for the craftsmanship Haute Hijab boasts today.
Elturk said in an interview that the company had to survive funding issues as Islam forbids taking loans attached with interest. So they took donations and loans from family. But in 2017, after setting up office in New York, Haute Hijab raised a seed fund worth $500,000.
Today, Haute Hijab is not just an online marketplace, but also a word-of-mouth driven community. It has identified that Muslim influencers are tired of being told what to do and are now amplifying their voices with the help of their millions of social media followers. Like the beauty startup Glossier, Haute Hijab, too, is using its 193.6k followers on Instagram to its advantage. The site also receives an average of 200,000-plus page views a month.
Elturk says that she knows many of her customers closely, and has kept them in mind when designing the pieces. In fact, she said that about 67 percent of her customers are repeat clients. Since 2010, Haute Hijab has sold over 250,000 hijabs and last year reached $1 million in sales.
Melanie Elturk (PC: Haute Hijab blog)
Haute Hijab has also invested heavily in loyalty. Buyers earn a reward point on every dollar they spend, by liking/following the brand on social media, and referring a friend. According to LoyaltyLion's analysis, after implementing the loyalty program – Haute Hijab saw 49% of their revenue come from their most loyal customers. Therefore, it's only natural then that the company treasures its consumers and keeps the sisterhood intact through style tips, personal blogs, and advice, along with highly shoppable hijabs, in prints and styles that are in trend.
While women in Iran are protesting the compulsory headscarf law, Elturk believes that the hijab can still be a personal choice, and a choice of liberation.
The way one dresses is not just a question of religion, or even culture and environment, it is, most importantly – a question of choice. Haute Hijab enables women to produdly make that choice and tries to normalise the hijab in western society – and that is no small feat.


The SVGT 1.2 specification became a Candidate Recommendation on August 10, 2006. This caused lots of concern as many people in the community (like Ian Hickson, Boris Zbarsky, Maciej Stachowiak, Robert O'Callahan, and Bjoern Hoerhmann) strongly felt that the W3C process was not followed properly.
The SVG.Open 2006 conference was cancelled this month, citing personal health issues from the chairperson. SVG.Open 2007 is now in the planning phase.
Dojo 0.4 has almost been released and will include the dojo.gfx library. I'm a little confused by it … is dojo.gfx the same as the Dojo 2D API (a Google Summer of Code 2006 sponsored project)? Either way it's utilizing SVG (for most browsers) and VML (for IE) to give the web developer a cross-browser way to develop active graphical objects in web pages.
dojo.gfx.* is indeed the Dojo 2D API. The time of the summer interns who have been working on it was funded by the Mozilla Foundation, but it was run in parallel and with the same oversight as our Google-funded SoC projects.
We'll have more tests and demos of the new APIs when we get closer to releasing 0.4, but I'm quite pleased with how dojo.gfx is, um, shaping up.
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Christian Lee (Vancouver, Columbia Británica, Canadá; 7 de septiembre de 1998) es un peleador estadounidense y canadiense de artes marciales mixtas de ascendencia singapurense, china y surcoreana que compite actualmente en las categorías de peso ligero y peso wélter de ONE Championship, donde es doble campeón simultáneo, siendo el actual Campeón Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE y el Campeón Mundial de Peso Wélter de ONE. Lee también es el Campeón Mundial del Grand Prix de Peso Ligero de 2019 de ONE.

El 17 de mayo de 2019, Lee venció a Shinya Aoki para ganar el Campeón Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE y así convertirse en la primera dupla de hermanos en convertirse en campeones mundiales de artes marciales mixtas junto a su hermana Angela Lee, la cual ostenta el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Átomo de ONE.

Biografía
Nacido en Vancouver, hijo de un padre chino-singapurense y una madre surcorena-canadiense, Lee se trasladó a Hawái a la edad de 5 años. Al ambos padres ser condecorados artistas marciales, Lee comenzó en el deporte a temprana edad.

En los Campeonatos Nacionales de Pancracio de 2012, Lee ganó dos títulos nacionales y una medalla de plata. Lee también ganaría el Campeonato Mundial en la división de MMA en World Pangration Athlima Federation Championships de 2012.

Carrera de artes marciales mixtas
Lee entrena en el gimnasio United MMA en Waipahu, Háwai y en Evolve MMA en Singapur, junto a su compañera y hermana, Angela y su cuñado, Bruno Pucci, quien también compite en ONE Championship, en la división de peso gallo.

Lee hizo su debut amateur en 2015 en Star Elite Cage Fighting, donde derrotó a Avery Sanchis por sumisión en el primer asalto.

ONE Championship
A la edad de 17 años, Lee  firmó con ONE Championship e hizo debut en la promociónal en ONE Championship: Spirit of Champions el 11 de diciembre de 2015, consiguiendo la primera victoria de su carrera en tan solo 29 segundos del primer asalto por TKO contra David Meak.

En su siguiente pelea, Lee vencería a Mahmoud Deab Mohamed por sumisión (kimura) en el primer asalto en ONE Championship: Clash Of Heroes el 29 de enero de 2016.

El 18 de marzo de 2016, Lee ganó otra pelea en el primer asalto contra Anthony Engelen en ONE Championship: Union of the Warriors por TKO por golpes y codos.

En ONE Championship: Ascent To Power el 6 de mayo de 2016, Lee aumentó su récord a 4–0 cuando sometió a Cary Bullos en el primer asalto por medio de un brabo choke.

Lee continuaría su racha de finalizaciones en el primer asalto cuando finalizó a Rocky Batolbatol por TKO en ONE Championship: Kingdom Of Champions el 27 de mayo de 2016.

En su siguiente pelea el 13 de agosto de 2016,  Lee sufriría la primera derrota de su carrera ante el prospecto en ascenso de peso pluma Martin Nguyen en ONE Championship: Heroes of the World, perdiendo por sumisión en el primer asalto (guillotina).

Lee volvería a la senda de la victoria derrotando a Wan Jianping por TKO en el primer asalto en ONE Championship: Kings of Destiny el 21 de abril de 2017.

Por primera vez en su carrera, Lee llegó al tercer asalto antes de someter a Keanu Subba con un armbar en ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness el 18 de agosto de 2017.

El 9 de diciembre de 2017, en ONE Championship: Warriors of the World, Lee derrotó al ex-Campeón de Peso Ligero de ONE Kotetsu Boku por TKO  en el primer asalto.

Lee sometió a Kazunori Yokota en el segundo asalto en ONE Championship: Visions of Victory el 9 de marzo de 2018 para conseguir su cuarta victoria seguida.

Gracias a una fuerte racha de victorias, Lee conseguiría una oportunidad titular contra el Campeón Mundial de Peso Pluma Martin Nguyen en ONE Championship: Unstoppable Dreams el 18 de mayo de 2018. Luego de una competitiva batalla de 5 asaltos, Lee perdería una cerrada decisión dividida, siendo la segunda derrota ante el peso pluma vietnamita-australiano.

Lee perdería otra pelea contra Edward Kelly en ONE Championship: Beyond the Horizon el 8 de septiembre de 2018, luego de que fuera descalificado por el reglamento de la promoción. Durante un derribo contra Kelly, se determinó que Lee había ejecutado un suplex ilegal que causó que Kelly cayera sobre su cabeza y cuello.

Lee volvería a la senda de la victoria contra el ex-Campeón de Peso Ligero de Pancrase Kazuki Tokudome, en un combate en peso pactado en 73 kg en ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion el 9 de noviembre de 2018, derrotando al japonés en el segundo asalto por TKO. La pelea fue añadida en corto aviso a la cartalera, luego de que su hermana Angela Lee, que se esperaba que enfrentará a Xiong Jing Nan por el Campeonato de Peso Paja de ONE, fuera forzada a retirarse de la pelea por una lesión de espalda.

En una anticipada revancha contra Edward Kelly en ONE Championship: Eternal Glory el 19 de enero de 2019, Lee finalizó a Kelly por TKO en el primer asalto, aumentando así su récord a 14–3.

Primer reinado del Campeonato de Peso Ligero de ONE
Lee aceptó un reto abierto por el título del Campeón Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE Shinya Aoki, emitido en marzo de 2019 luego de que Aoki ganara el título de peso ligero. Lee, un peso pluma, subiría de categoría para aceptar el desafío por el tíulo. El 17 de mayo del 2019 en ONE Championship: Enter The Dragon, Lee sobrevivió a un intento de armbar para sorprender a la leyenda japonesa del grappling en el segundo asalto, ganando la pelea por TKO, ganando su primer título mundial de artes marciales mixtas. Su victoria lo convirtió en el campeón masculino más joven de la historia de las artes marciales mixtas, a su vez se convirtió en la primera dupla de hermanos en ser campeones mundiales, junto a su hermana Angela Lee que ostenta el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Átomo de ONE.

El 26 de septiembre de 2019, el presidente y fundador de ONE Championship Chatri Sityodtong anunció que Lee había aceptado la oferta de ser el reemplazo en corto aviso, de un lesionado Eddie Alvarez, en la final del Campeonato Mundial del Grand Prix de Peso Ligero. La pelea sería contra el finalista turco, Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev, en ONE Championship: Century Part I el 13 de octubre de 2019, luego de que el reemplazo inicial, Eduard Folayang haya tenido problemas de visado. La adición de último minuto en el evento permitiría a Lee pelear en la misma cartelera que su hermana Angela, que estaba defendiendo su Campeonato de Peso Átomo esa misma noche. Lee ganaría la pelea por decisión unánime, ganando el Campeonato Mundial del Grand Prix de ONE, dicha victoria marcaría la primera y única vez que Lee ha ganado una pelea por decisión.

Lee defendió su Campeonato de Peso Ligero de ONE contra Iuri Lapicus en ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix el 30 de octubre de 2020. Luego de sobrevivir a una barrida en los primeros segundos de la pelea, Lee ganaría la pelea por TKO en el primer asalto.

Lee defendió su defendió su Campeonato de Peso Ligero de ONE contra Timofey nastyukhin en ONE on TNT 2 el 14 de abril de 2021. Lee ganó la pelea por TKO en el primer asalto.

Lee fue agendado para defender su Campeonato Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE contra Ok Rae Yoon en ONE Championship: Revolution el 24 de septiembre de 2021. Lee perdió la pelea por una muy controvertida decisión unánime. Debido a la controvertida naturaleza de la decisión, la pelea fue revisada por el Comité de Competencia de ONE, pero en última instancia el resultado se mantuvo.

Segundo reinado del Campeonato de Peso Ligero de ONE
Lee tuvo una revancha contra Ok Rae Yoon por el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE, el 26 de agosto de 2022 en ONE 160. Lee recuperó el título en el segundo asalto luego de derribar a Ok con golpes y finalizarlo en el suelo con rodillazos. Esta victoria lo haría ganador de su primer premio de Actuación de la Noche.

Reinado como Doble Campeón de ONE
En busca de convertirse en el séptimo Campeón Simultáneo de ONE Championship, Lee enfrentó a Kiamrian Abbasov por el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Wélter de ONE en el evento estelar de ONE on Prime Video 4, el 18 de noviembre de 2022. Durante el pesaje, Abbasov no dio el peso, pesando 186.25 libras, 1.25 libras sobre el límite de peso wélter. Abbasov fue despojado del título y la pelea procedió en un peso pactado en el que sólo Lee era elegible para ganar el título. Lee ganó la pelea por TKO en el cuarto asalto, convirtiéndose en doble campeón simultáneo de ONE. Esta victoria lo haría merecedor de su segundo premio de Actuación de la Noche.

Vida personal
Lee tiene tanto ciudadanía estadounidense como canadiense.

Lee y su esposa Katie tienen una hija llamada Alia Mae, nacida en 2021.

La hermana mayor de Lee es la también campeona de ONE, Angela, y su hermana menor, Victoria, tuvo un exitoso debut profesional en MMA a los 16 años el 26 de febrero de 2021.

Campeonatos y logros

Artes marciales mixtas

 ONE Championship
 Campeón Mundial de Peso Ligero de ONE (Dos veces; actual)
 Dos defensas titulares exitosas (Primer reinado)
Campeón Mundial de Peso Wélter de ONE (Una vez; actual)
 Campeón Mundial del Grand Prix de Peso Ligero de 2019 de ONE
 Actuación de la Noche (Dos veces)  y Kiamrian Abbasov
 Mayor cantidad de victorias en la historia de ONE Championship (17).
 Mayor cantidad de finalizaciones en la historia de ONE Championship (16).
 Mayor cantidad de nocauts en la historia de ONE Championship (12).

Récord en artes marciales mixtas

Referencias

Practicantes de artes marciales mixtas de Canadá
Practicantes de artes marciales mixtas de Estados Unidos
Nacidos en 1998

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ITB Asia Singapore Gears Up for Physical International Travel Trade Show
Singapore, May 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Asia is back and on track for a physical event from 27 – 29 October 2021 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, in Singapore. The annual three-day B2B trade show and convention is designed to connect the key travel industry leaders in the region from the MICE, Leisure, Corporate Travel and Travel Technology segments. The in-person event will bring travel industry professionals back for meaningful business, networking and learning through face-to-face interactions. The organiser will ensure a trade show with robust safe management measures in place to provide a safe environment for all ITB Asia attendees.
With six months to go before it opens its doors, the show is attracting unprecedented demand from a total of over 600 international exhibitors from Tourism Organisations, Hospitality and Travel Technology companies.
Confirmation from over 600 international exhibitors till date
Celebrating its return to an in-person event, the trade show already records high demand for exhibition space from industry Tourism Organisation heavyweights. Participants can look forward to seeing key industry players including Azerbaijan Tourism Board, Inspired by Iceland, Korea Tourism Organization, Malta Tourism Authority, Moscow Project Office for Tourism and Hospitality Development, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Penang Global Tourism, Saudi Tourism Authority, Shizuoka Prefectural Government, Singapore Tourism Board, Visit Finland, Visit Maldives, Visit Monaco, Zagreb Tourist Board and more.
ITB Asia 2021 will also welcome a number of leading companies form the Hospitality and Travel Technology sectors, including Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, BWH Hotel Group, Juniper, Meliá Hotels International, Oakwood Worldwide Asia, Open Destinations, PKFare, Qtech Software, Traveloka Services, Trip.com Group, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and more.
MICE Show Asia 2021 and Travel Tech Asia 2021 will take place in parallel to the show.
"It has been a difficult year, but the travel industry is best known for its resilience. More and more signs of the industry's return are emerging. With the worldwide vaccination roll-outs, the industry is right to be optimistic. After ITB Asia went completely virtual for the first-time last year, I am more than pleased that we are returning to an in-person event this October. Drawing from the lessons and past experiences, the ITB Asia Team will ensure a trade show with robust safe management measures in place to provide a safe environment for all ITB Asia attendees.", said Katrina Leung, Managing Director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of ITB Asia.
Prioritising safety without compromising on the event experience
ITB Asia 2021 is set to be among the various business events with an international audience to help pave the way for the gradual resumption of larger-scale trade shows and leisure travel in Singapore. The ITB Asia Team will work with the Singapore Tourism Board to facilitate the entry of short-term international MICE travelers to attend ITB Asia 2021 in Singapore. Health and safety measures will be put in place for all attendees.
Under the Ministry of Health's current guidelines, selected groups of travellers are allowed to enter for essential business, official or work purposes and will not be required to serve a Stay Home Notice (SHN). However, they are required to undergo COVID-19 tests during their stay, including before departure and upon arrival, and to follow a strict, controlled itinerary, limiting interactions with the wider community for the first 14 days.
Key Safe Management Measures (SMM)* in place at ITB Asia 2021:
– Dedicated transport provided for overseas attendees upon arrival and departure at Changi Airport and between locations within the event itinerary
– All attendees are required to download the TraceTogether Mobile App for contact tracing and Safe Entry purposes
– All attendees are required to practice 1 metre safe distancing between individuals at all times
– Temperature screenings will be conducted at venue and event entrances.
– All attendees are required to wear a face mask at all times, except when eating and drinking
*The above guidelines are subject to changes as the COVID-19 situation develops globally.
About ITB Asia
ITB Asia is organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. The annual three-day B2B trade show and convention will feature hundreds of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, covering not only the leisure market, but also MICE and corporate travel. Exhibitors from every sector of the industry, including destinations, airlines and airports, hotels and resorts, theme parks and attractions, inbound tour operators, inbound DMCs, cruise lines, spas, venues, other meeting facilities and travel technology companies are all expected to attend.
ITB Asia is the premier meeting place for the travel trade industry for forging new partnerships and strengthening existing business relationships with the most important players in the region. ITB Asia 2020 Virtual concluded with a record-breaking participation of almost 35,000 travel professionals.
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Humans, Status Unknown, Minor Characters, Season 5 characters
Unnamed father
Stephanie was a schoolmate of 11 year-old Sam Winchester with whom she had a crush on.
After Sam and Dean were shot by vengeful hunters, Sam found himself at Stephanie's house having Thanksgiving dinner with her family.
Stephanie's father told Sam she'd been talking about Sam constantly since he'd enrolled at McKinley two weeks prior, which indicated that she had a crush on him, in addition to the smile she gave him. After snapping at her dad to shut up, Stephanie proceeded to reach over and squeeze Sam's thigh. Soon afterward Sam looked up and saw Dean standing near, casting a disapproving look, and asked what he was doing in his dream.
Sam and Dean soon came to the realization that they had died and were in Heaven reliving some of their respective "greatest hits." Dean was surprised that "playing footsie with brace-face" was on Sam's hit-list, until Sam clarified that it was as his first real Thanksgiving that he remembered it, which contrasted from the "bucket of extra-crispy and dad passed out on the couch" holidays he and Dean experienced as kids.
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Freshmen Tour Gerdau Steel Mill
Students learn to stay on the green safety path.
America Cruz, reporter
Steel workers, chemists, and computer engineers can all be found at Gerdau Steel Mill where thirty-five freshmen and Oral Comm teacher Mrs. Springs visited in December to take a look at the different job opportunities there. The Mill produces 500,000 tons of steel a year and employs 545 full-time workers and over 230 contractors. During their tour, students saw both sides of a work place — manual labor and management/computer systems.
"The students thought it was cool that steel from the mill right here in Fort Smith is most likely a part of every vehicle driving around town," Mrs. Springs said. "The steel bars are shipped to customers and plants in other areas of the U.S. and other countries, including Mexico, where it is formed into gears, cam shafts, etc. on many of the cars and trucks we all drive!"
After putting on safety gear, the students entered the mill to see first-hand the daily operations of the mill.
"Standing twenty feet away, we could feel the heat coming off the bars," Timmery Bourns said. "It was SO hot!"
Each person had a favorite part of the tour.
"Re-sizing steel from huge rolled bars to tiny little products was the most interesting part," Alexis Dowdy said.
The different machines and equipment drew students' attention, too.
"The bar grinders were cool," Mari Sumbler said. "Sparks flew everywhere!"
In order to shape the bars, though, it needs to get a little hot.
"Standing 20 feet away, you could feel the heat coming off of the bars," Timmery Bourns said. "It was SO hot!"
Fortunately, precautions were made for the safety of the workers and guests.
"The green safety trail marked for walking in safe areas was sort of burned," Alan Vargas said. "Was it safe?"
Despite the heat, some students really enjoyed the experience.
"Melting steel was radical!" Gabe Meadows said.
Others enjoyed parts of the mill that were not out on the main floor.
"It was interesting that there was free soda in the machine!" Elvis Nguyen said.
Even though touring the actual mill excited the freshmen, the trip had a further educational purpose.
"The most beneficial aspect of the trip was for the students to see what real 'work' looks like," Mrs. Springs said. "Their parents, family members, and friends of the family work, but students don't really see what that looks like. Getting a first-hand view of someone's day-to-day work life is enlightening. Most of the students on the trip did not know Gerdau existed, much less what they actually do."
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Method of generating trustworthy performance estimations for soft IPs
Author(s): Margarita Marrero; Pedro P. Carballo; Antonio Nunez
At 0.25, 0.18 um processes and beyond important process variations occur not only from one fab to another among batches. Moreover as we approach the realm of deep-submicron design, process variations even across a single die are predicted to become a major source of spread. Reduced signal levels, noise margins and timing windows are all contributing to make previously minor variations in geometry and technological parameters a big issue for circuit design. Worse still, new mechanisms appear that cause important variations not only in transistors but also in interconnect. And some of those mechanisms, show greater variation across a single die than across similar structures on different dice from a wafer. Thus the chip designer must expect significant and not necessarily predictable differences between transistors and between interconnect resistances on a single die. Given this scenario widely recognised by process engineers, and given the additional spread built-in in the process of mapping from a soft IP design to a hard IP block, if the designer had the opportunity to know certain performance parameters of the final hard-cores without doing successive synthesis it would lead to an easier and more predictable and accurate integration of the blocks in the system. In this sense, pre-characterised trust-worthy soft-IP blocks would be preferred candidates to select. We have explored ways for quantifying and analysing the synthesis to layout spread so that, instead of modelling the spread in devices and interconnects, we model and quantify at a higher abstraction level the technology mapping process as a whole, for a set of seed designs that will give bounds and guidelines for the behaviour of other designs when they are mapped to the same technology. For that purpose, only the best-, typical-, worst-case and other process variation corners need to be known. The analysis is based in the actual measured spread of reference seed designs as they experience spread when passing from soft to hard designs.
Proc. SPIE 5117, VLSI Circuits and Systems, (21 April 2003); doi: 10.1117/12.499074
Margarita Marrero, Univ. de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
Pedro P. Carballo, Univ. de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
Antonio Nunez, Univ. de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
VLSI Circuits and Systems
Jose Fco. Lopez; Juan A. Montiel-Nelson; Dimitris Pavlidis, Editor(s)


Several years ago when my friend, Clark Walter, wrote three words on a white board: Present-Future-Process. I rolled my eyes and thought this is just another consulting model for explaining the obvious. It's easy…you assess where you are, plan where you want to go, then decide how you're going to get there. Big deal, I thought.
Present: Are you happy with how things are right now? If so, leave them alone. If not, move to step 2.
Future: What would you like to have, do or become? This is goal setting 101. And like many things in life, it's easy to do–and even easier not to do. Being specific about where you are going focuses the journey and helps you keep on track. We all need challenging goals. Once you have one, spend the rest of your time on step 3.
Process: This is the secret sauce: The better your process, the better your results. If you're accomplishing your goals and getting the results you want, keep going. If not, focus your energies on improving your process.
Is taking out your kitchen garbage a problem? If it constantly piles up and there always seems to be a screaming match to get it out of the house, you have a problem with your process. On the other hand, if the garbage goes out almost automatically, then you figured out a system for collecting it, putting it outside and having it hauled away regularly (even if you've delegated it someone else). You probably also know when to buy more trash bags, where to store your cans, what night you need to move your cans to the curb and how to pay your garbage bill on time.
Why do McDonald's hamburgers taste the same everywhere? Because they figured out a process for how to put the burger on the grill, when to flip it, how to put it on the bun, what ingredients go on top and the best way to wrap up the sandwich–then they wrote it in an operations manual and trained everyone else the right way make a burger…every time. I had a friend who got fired from McDonald's for being "creative" while he was making burgers. Instead of putting on the ketchup first, then the mustard and finally the pickle, he got bored and would mix up the steps. Some times pickles were first. Other times, it was the mustard. His manager, who was responsible for making sure that the burgers in that store were made the same way as in every other McDonald's, didn't care for my friend's "new process" and got rid of him.
Now, imagine what happens if you start to think of your company, marketing, design or any other task or important item in your life using these same three buckets. If things could be better (Present) and you have an idea of what you'd like them to be (Future), then start working on what you need to do to reach your goal (Process). If you're like me, the process will take the most effort and time, so get to it as quickly as you can.
Once you see improvements, be patient. You're probably going to have to repeat these three steps a lot to continue making refinements and improvements until you feel like things are really humming.
And you may eventually find, like I did, that this Present-Future-Process concept really is THE BIG DEAL!


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Военный ординариат Бразилии  () — военный ординариат Римско-Католической Церкви, действующий в Бразилии. Военный ординариат Бразилии, подчиняясь непосредственно Святому Престолу, обеспечивает пастырское окормление военнослужащих бразильской армии и их семей. Кафедральным собором военного ординариата Бразилии является церковь Пресвятой Девы Марии.

История
6 ноября 1950 года Конгрегация по делам епископов издала декрет Ad consulendum spirituali, которым учредила конгрегацию военных капелланов для бразильской армии.

21 июля 1986 года Римский папа Иоанн Павел II издал буллу Spirituali militum curae, которой преобразовал конгрегацию военных капелланов в военный ординариат Бразилии.

Ординарии
 кардинал Жайме де Баррош Камара (6.11.1950 — 9.11.1963);
 архиепископ Jose Newton de Almeida Baptista (9.11.1963 — 31.10.1990);
 архиепископ Geraldo do Espírito Santo Ávila (31.10.1990 — 14.11.2005);
 архиепископ Osvino José Both (7.06.2006 — 6.08.2014);
 архиепископ Fernando José Monteiro Guimarães, C.SS.R. (с 6 августа 2014 года).

Источники
 Annuario Pontificio, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Città del Vaticano, 2003, ISBN 88-209-7422-3
  Декрет Ad consulendum spirituali, AAS 43 (1951), стр. 91
 Булла Spirituali militum curae

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Католические епархии Бразилии
Военные ординариаты
Вооружённые силы Бразилии


Making the Most of Your Legs and Bottom!
Bums, butts, buns, bottoms, behinds. Love or loathe yours, you're saddled with it. And no amount of dieting or exercise is ever going to change the basic shape. So you're either blessed or, as Victoria would have it, cursed. There's always something we don't like, whether it's the size of our bust, the length of our legs or the shape of our bum or thighs.
We have all struggled to find clothes that will not only disguise the offending areas, but will also make the most of what we've got. Big stomachs and bottoms are a common affliction for women as we age but while we can't all be size zeros like Kate Moss, we can make the most of our body shape.
Many larger ladies hide their bums beneath swathes of unflattering, baggy clothes but, to be honest, this just makes it easier to spot bigger bottoms. So don't be tempted to go baggy to conceal your rear. It just makes your thighs and bottom look enormous.
You're better off going for a tighter fit. If you want to make the most of your bottom, the key is to look at your figure objectively and try to figure out how to balance out your shape. For example, if you have a large bottom or hips, stay away from any kind of tapered trousers, as they will only make you appear much larger.
Instead, opt for any of the softly tapered or cleverly cut high waisted trousers in the Beautiful You collection as these will look incredibly flattering on, so make sure that you check out these great pieces the next time you are stocking up on a few wardrobe essentials.
They are a miracle brand because they hide your tummy and minimise your bottom. All at the same time!
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"Sid has a unique way of telling a story. He is one of the giants of modern blues. He keeps the genre alive and vibrant. He could have gotten anybody to do the job. I'm proud he chose me." – Fred Wesley (Horn arranger and trombonist for "The Story of Ike Dupree" Jazz, funk & blues legend who worked with James Brown; Parliament; Count Basie; the New JB's and many other greats.
Sid Whelan is a blues-inspired Americana guitarist and songwriter who is becoming known for his well-crafted lyrics and his harmonically-rich guitar voicings. Says the Lonesome Highway Blog (Ireland): "Sid Whelan has an impressive guitar prowess, holding his own against a coterie of accomplished players." He cut his teeth on rock & roll in the mid '80's and in the '90's was lead guitarist with various world music acts including the Lijadu Sisters and later Afroblue. In 2013 He created the band Whelan, and released the group's first CD 'Flood Waters Rising,' a blues-inspired collection of nine songs, which Blues Matters (UK) called "…a definitive return of a great musician." Songs from that disc are part of the band's current live show, as is repertoire from the 13-song 2015 disc 'The Story of Ike Dupree,' which features a horn section arranged and led by the great funk pioneer Fred Wesley (James Brown, Parliament, the Count Basie Band, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul), who was part of the legendary horn section with Maceo Parker and Pee Wee Ellis. The Rootstime Blog (Belgium) says of the new disc: "The additional contribution of legendary bandleader and trombonist Fred Wesley and his funky horn section to these songs can be defined as a great and artful achievement."In the Fall of 2016 Sid took a break from performing to focus on Whelan's 3rd album, 'Waitin' for Payday,' which is almost completed and due out in Spring of 2017. It features the return of co-producer Lora-Faye (Arthur Moon) and relies mostly on the musicians from the current live band, with a handful of impressive instrumental and vocal guests. This album represents a shift even further into Sid's concept of the blues as a jumping off point for pushing the envelope as a singer-songwriter and as such will be less traditional and will stretch further stylistically than the first two.
'The Story of Ike Dupree' and 'Flood Waters Rising' available now atwww.bandcamp.com www.amazon.com http://www.thesidwhelanband.com/as well as CD Baby and i-Tunes.


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Buy Matt Chapman, Mike Clevinger If You're Still Waiting to Draft a Fantasy Baseball Team
Michael Beller
Sports Illustrated March 22, 2019
The 2019 MLB season is officially underway, with the Mariners and A's kicking things off in Japan. What most of us will think of as the real Opening Day, however, is still in the offing, and there's one more weekend of fantasy drafts and auctions to take place between now and then.
We've spent the last two months here at SI.com preparing for our drafts and auctions. We've talked breakouts, sleepers and busts. We've delved into every spot on the diamond in our position primers. We've debated, debated and then, for good measure, debated some more. And, of course, we've ranked our top 300 players. Now, with one weekend left until the regular season begins in earnest, we're giving you the last bits of advice you need to have a successful draft or auction: the players you need to have, the players you need to fade, and the last-minute players who just popped up on the radar, but can make a real difference this season.
Below, I present the five players in whom I already have significant investment, and will be getting no matter what in my final drafts and auctions this weekend.
Matt Chapman, 3B, A's
With one game in the books, Chpaman has one homer. Here's to hoping my #MattChapmanMarchto40 hashtag takes off.
Chapman was already drawing comparisons to Nolan Arenado after showing off his elite glove and solid pop in 2018. Those comparisons are going to hit a new level when Chapman takes the next step at the plate this year. He slashed .278/.356/.508 last season, with 24 homers, 42 doubles and 68 RBI in 616 plate appearances. All of his relevant metrics—strikeout rate, HR/FB ratio, hard-hit rate and o-swing rate among them—trended significantly in the right direction. The year before becoming a superstar, Arenado hit .287/.328/.500 with 18 homers, 34 doubles and 61 RBI in 467 plate appearances. The next season, he belted 42 homers, drove in 130 runs, and slugged .575. Chapman is going to make a parallel leap at the plate this year.
Mike Clevinger, SP, Indians
Clevinger is my AL Cy Young pick, so you can bet that I'm getting him in as many of my fantasy leagues as possible. He flies under the radar in Cleveland because he shares a rotation with Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Bauer, but he'd be the No. 1 starter on plenty of teams. In two full seasons, he has pitched to a 3.05 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 344 strikeouts, a 26.2% strikeout rate, and 9.7% walk rate in 321 2/3 innings. Last year, he had a 3.02 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 207 strikeouts, 25.6% strikeout rate, and 8.3% walk rate in 200 innings. From June 14 through the end of last season, he amassed a 2.80 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 138 strikeouts, 29.4% strikeout rate and 8.1% walk rate
Yes, it can be dangerous to look into half-season samples for pitchers, but there are three reasons why I'm buying all the way into what Clevinger did from mid-June on last season. First, it was the second half of his second full season in the bigs. It's reasonable to believe that the strides he made in that particular window were the result of natural growth and adaptation to the league, not just a sample-size quirk. Second, he made dramatic mechanical fixes at that point last season, as described in this story on Trevor Bauer by Ben Reiter. Third, the full-season and two-year samples are so good that, even if we have to fall back on those, the risk was worth it. Go get Clevinger. You will be rewarded.
Eloy Jimenez, OF, White Sox
Last year, it was Ronald Acuña and Juan Soto. The year before that, it was Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Corey Seager and Trea Turner did it in 2016, the previous season it was Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor carrying the mantle. In today's MLB, there is a pattern of elite prospects with high-level pedigrees arriving in the majors and becoming immediate superstars. Jimenez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are ready to take the torch this season, but only one of those two is going outside the top-100 picks in a typical fantasy draft.
The risk-reward balance in Jimenez's average draft position is totally askew. There's almost no risk at his ADP, and the possibility for a monster reward given his ceiling. He split last year right down the middle between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, logging 228 plate appearances at both stops and hitting a combined .337/.384/.577 with 22 homers, 28 doubles and 75 RBI. He was slightly better at the higher level, hitting .355/.399/.597 with 12 jacks at Charlotte. Once the White Sox are done making sure Jimenez's glove is ready for the majors, which should take approximately two weeks, he'll be an instant star, along the lines of his forerunners dating back to 2015.
Tommy Pham, OF, Rays
Last year, there were seven players with at least 20 homers, 15 steals, a .350 OBP and .450 slugging percentage. Six of them—Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Jose Ramirez, Christian Yelich, Francisco Lindor and Ronald Acuña—are first-round picks. Pham is the seventh.
Pham hit .275/.367/.464 with 21 homers and 15 steals last season. Remember, too, that he had a disastrous first half, hitting .248/.331/.399 before a midseason trade to the Rays from the Cardinals. Even after being saddled with that sunk cost, he managed to put himself in a group with the players above. Just imagine where he could've been if his first half looked more like his second half.
Pham broke out in 2017, slashing .306/.411/.520 with 23 jacks and 25 swipes. His rates may have been terrible with St. Louis last season, but he still hit 14 homers and stole 10 bases in 396 plate appearances. He's a 20-15 lock, with 25-25 well within his reach, all with plus rates, and you can somehow get him in the middle rounds of typical fantasy drafts.
Robinson Canó, 1B/2B, Mets
All Canó does is hit. It doesn't matter how old he is or what team he's on. He was limited to 80 games last year because of a PED suspension, but hit .303/.374/.471 with 10 homers, 22 doubles and 50 RBI in those 80 games.. You don't need to be a math genius to approximate his 162-game pace. Canó may not have the ceiling he once did, but he has remained a professional hitter into his mid-30s. Going back to his age-30 season, which covers the last six years, he has hit .299/.359/.480 with 22 homers, 33 doubles and 86 RBI per season. Want to focus on more recent history? OK, no problem. Over the last three years, his age-33 through age-35 seasons, he's slashed .292/.350/.490, with averages of 24 homers, 29 doubles and 83 RBI, and, remember, that includes his suspension-shortened 2018 season. No matter what, Canó hits. That's not changing this season.
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Legislative Assembly elections were held in Delhi in 1993. The result was a victory for the Bhartiya Janata Party, which won 49 of the 70 seats in the Assembly.

State Reorganization
First Legislative Assembly elections in Delhi were held in 1952. But under States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Delhi was made a Union Territory under the direct administration of the President of India and the Delhi Legislative Assembly was abolished simultaneously. So the next legislative assembly elections in Delhi were held in 1993, when Union Territory of Delhi was formally declared as National Capital Territory of Delhi by the Sixty-ninth Amendment to the Indian constitution.

Results

Elected members

See also

 First Legislative Assembly of Delhi
 Second Legislative Assembly of Delhi
 Third Legislative Assembly of Delhi
 Fourth Legislative Assembly of Delhi
 Fifth Legislative Assembly of Delhi
 Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi

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Press release from Mr François Pinault and Mr François-Henri Pinault following the death of Mr Yves Saint Laurent
It is with great emotion that François Pinault and François-Henri Pinault have learned of the death of Yves Saint Laurent. With it, French fashion and indeed the world lose a genius.
A singular couturier who carried a revolutionary vision of fashion to the highest level, Yves Saint Laurent at once maintained traditions of excellence and invented new codes of French elegance. He invented, revised and ultimately transformed all at the service of a passion: to make women radiate and to expose their beauty and mystery. More than a great designer, in reality an immense artist has left us. Elevating fashion to a new form of art, Yves Saint Laurent expressed the evolution and the revolutions of society through his creations.
Yves Saint Laurent leaves us with a heritage for which we are forever indebted to him. The PPR Group and all who work at Yves Saint Laurent are imprinted with the spirit of his creation and invention. And each individual therein will endeavour to stay faithful to the style and grandeur of his legacy.
François Pinault and François-Henri Pinault extend their most sincere condolences to his family, to Pierre Bergé, and to all of his friends and associates.
About PPR
PPR develops a portfolio of high-growth global brands. Through its Consumer and Luxury brands, PPR generated sales of EUR 19.8 billion in 2007. The Group is present in 90 countries with approximately 93,000 employees. PPR shares are listed on Euronext Paris (# 121485, PRTP.PA, PPFP).
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Daud Rafiqpoor  (* 16. Dezember 1949 in Kabul) ist ein afghanischer Geograph und leitender Wissenschaftler am Nees-Institut für Biodiversität der Pflanzen in Bonn.

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Rafiqpoor studierte in Kabul und Bonn Geologie und Geographie. Er promovierte bei Wilhelm Lauer über ein hochgebirgsökologisches Thema. Daud Rafiqpoor ist deutschsprachiger Experte für tropische Hochgebirgsökologie und Biodiversitätsforschung. Zusammen mit Peter Frankenberg (1988) und Wilhelm Lauer (2002) entwickelte er eine ökophysiologische Klimaklassifikation. Seine weiteren Forschungsschwerpunkte sind Klimatologie, Geomorphologie, Vegetationsgeographie, Biodiversitätsforschung, das andine Südamerika und Afghanistan. Am Nees Institut für Biodiversität der Pflanzen der Universität Bonn arbeitet Rafiqpoor seit 2001 zusammen mit Wilhelm Barthlott an der Kartierung der globalen Biodiversität. Von 1980 bis 2001 war Daud Rafiqpoor wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter von Wilhelm Lauer im Langzeitvorhaben "Dreidimensionale Landschaftsgliederung der tropischen Gebirge" der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur Mainz am Geographischen Institut der Universität Bonn. Von 2001 bis 2015 arbeitete er zusammen mit Wilhelm Barthlott am Langzeitvorhaben Biodiversität im Wandel der Mainzer Akademie am Nees-Institut für Biodiversität der Pflanzen in Bonn. Seit 1980 ist er Mitarbeiter der Kommission für Erdwissenschaftliche Forschung und seit 2001 Sachverständiger der Kommission für Biologie der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur Mainz.

Publikationen (Auswahl)
 S.-W. Breckle, I. C. Hedge, M. D. Rafiqpoor: Biodiversity in Afghanistan. In: T. Pullaiah (Hrsg.): Global Biodiversity. Vol. 1: Selected Countries in Asia. Apple Academic Press, USA 2018, ISBN 978-1-77188-707-6, S. 33–92.
 W. Barthlott, M. D. Rafiqpoor: Biodiversität im Wandel zwischen Evolution, Migration, Kultur und Religion. In: Hans-Werner Frohn, Frank Wichert (Hrsg.): Naturschutz – natürlich interkulturell. (= BfN-Script. 514). Bundesamt f. Naturschutz, Bonn 2018, S. 71–86. (bfn.de)
 W. Barthlott, W. R. Erdelen, M. D. Rafiqpoor: Biodiversity and technical innovations: bionics. In: D. Lanzerath, M. Friele (Hrsg.): Concepts and values in biodiversity. (= Routledge Studies in Biodiversity Politics and Management). 2014, ISBN 978-0-415-66057-0, S. 300–315. (routledge.com)
 W. Barthlott, J. Mutke, M. D. Rafiqpoor, G. Kier, H. Kreft: Global centres of vascular plant diversity. In: Nova Acta Leopoldina. Band 92, Nr. 342, 2005, S. 61–83.
 W. Barthlott, A. Hostert, G. Kier, W. Küper, H. Kreft, J. Mutke, M. D. Rafiqpoor, J. H. Sommer: Geographic patterns of vascular plant diversity at continental to global scales. In: Erdkunde. Band 61, Nr. 4, 2007, S. 305–315.
 G. Kier, W. Küper, J. Mutke, D. Rafiqpoor, W. Barthlott: African vascular plant species richness: a comparison of mapping approaches. In: S. A. Ghazanfar, H. J. Beentje (Hrsg.): Biodiversity, Ecology, Taxonomy and Phytogeography of African Plants. (= Proceedings of the 17th AETFAT Congress). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and National Herbarium, Addis Ababa University 2005, S. 409–425.
 M. D. Rafiqpoor: The physical environment of Bolivia (Geology, Geomorphology, Climate). In: P. L. Ibisch, G. Mérida (Hrsg.): Biodiversity: the richness of Bolivia. State of knowledge and conservation. Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Planificacion – Editorial FAN, Santa Cruz (Bolivia) 2004, ISBN 99905-66-33-X.
 M. D. Rafiqpoor (Hrsg.): Probleme der Wasserversorgung in der Stadt Kabul – Die Bedeutung der Regeneration der Kareze in Afghanistan. Von A. H. Roostai: مشکلات کمبود آب در شهر کابل – اهمیت احیای کاریزها در افغانستان. DCM-Druck Center, Meckenheim 2018, ISBN 978-3-00-059443-4. (Ein Buch in Dari-Sprache)
 W. Lauer, M. D. Rafiqpoor: Die Klimate der Erde – Eine Klassifika-tion auf der Grundlage der ökophysiologischen Merkmale der realen Vegeta-tion. (= Erdwissenschaftliche Forschung. Band 40). Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart 2002, ISBN 3-515-08072-4.
 W. Lauer, M. D. Rrafiqpoor, I. Theisen: Physiogeographie, Vegetation und Syntaxonomie der Flora des Páramo de Papallacta (Ostkordillere Ecuador). (= Erdwissenschaftliche Forschung. Band 39). Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-515-07915-7.
 W. Lauer, M. D. Rafiqpoor, J. Bendix: Vergleichende Geoökologie der Hochgebirge der nördlichen (Mexiko) und südlichen (Bolivien) Randtropen sowie der inneren Tropen (Ecuador). (= Abhandlungen der Math.-nat. Kl. d. Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur. Mainz. Band 1). Franz Steiner Verlag, Stuttgart 2003, ISBN 3-515-08305-7.
 S.-W. Breckle, M. D. Rafiqpoor: Field Guide Afghanistan – Flora and Vegetation. Scientia Bonnensis, Bonn/ Manama/ New York/ Florianópolis 2010, ISBN 978-3-940766-30-4.
 S.-W. Breckle, I.C. Hedge, M.D. Rafiqpoor: Vascular Plants of Afghanistan – An Augmented Checklist. Scientia Bonnensis, Bonn/ New York/ Manama/ Florianópolis 2013, ISBN 978-3-940766-64-9.

Weblinks

 Daud Rafiqpoor auf der Website der Universität Bonn
 www.lotus-salvinia.de
 Zitationsindex auf google scholar

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Geograph (20. Jahrhundert)
Geograph (21. Jahrhundert)
Afghane
Person (Kabul)
Geboren 1949
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March 13, 2018 – Sierra Watch, Mountain Area Preservation, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe celebrate a court decision handed down Monday that halts the controversial Martis Valley West Project, a massive North Tahoe development proposal.
Placer County Superior Court issued an order to vacate and set aside Placer County's 2016 approvals of the project, focusing on Placer County's failure to provide sufficient analysis of the project's impacts on emergency evacuation, such as in the event of a wildfire. The proposed project is located in a very high severity fire zone.
The conservation groups contend that the region's community benefits from the stoppage of a project that would threaten public safety, the local environment and Lake Tahoe.
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FAST FOOD NEWS: Papa John's Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and Red Kettle Cookie
November 21, 2014 December 28, 2020 Marvo Fast Food News
When I think of the holidays, I think of Philly Cheesesteaks. And so does Papa John's. Oh wait. Did I say, "Philly Cheesesteaks"? I meant to say, "Many things, but not Philly Cheesesteaks."
Papa John's Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, not to be confused with last year's Steak & Cheese Pizza, features a creamy garlic sauce, thin-sliced steak from the Original Philly Cheesesteak Company (a company I've never heard of), sliced onions, green peppers, and mozzarella and provolone cheeses on a hand-tossed crust. The pizza is available at $12 for a large.
Papa John's is also offering for six dollars the Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookie this holiday season, a twist on their Mega Chocolate Chip Cookie. The dessert features red chocolate chips and 50 cents from each cookie sold through December 28th will go to The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.
6 thoughts to "FAST FOOD NEWS: Papa John's Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and Red Kettle Cookie"
Whatever, Domino's has had a Philly Cheesesteak pizza for years now. How about putting a little more effort in to your 'new' products Papa John? It's a shame because I really like their regular pizza, but stealing existing menu items and turning them into pizza form just seems desperate.
Shandelle says:
Yes!!! Came in here just to say that! I worked at Domino's most of college delivering and I was there when they debuted the Philly Cheesesteak pizza… I graduated 9 years ago and the philly was on the menu at least a year if not more before that. Just to put it in perspective. Like you, I'm a fan of their pizza but this does seem very lazy. Surprised they aren't being a little more aggressive with Pizza Hut just releasing such a massive menu overhaul this week!
CuoioBar says:
Another reason to avoid the anti-healthcare millionaires' pizza place, his support of the gay-hating Salvation Army.
Yeah, I hate people that have their own opinions.
Mrs. O'Malley says:
i have one question in two parts.
Has anyone tried Papa John's Philly Cheesesteak pizza and, if so, how was it?
I'm a huge fan of Dominoes one but it may be fun to try PJ's.
I do have to say that while the football-guy ads are a bit Freshmonic, the Red Kettle cookie seems a bit of a push. Why can't they just advertise the cookie and make anonymous donations? How big is the man's ego anyhow?
We tried the Philly cheesesteak pizza a few nights ago and we loved it. The cheesy sauce was delicious and there was a good amount of mozzarella and cheddar on top of it. Decent amount of steak and onions. Would definitely purchase again.
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An outfit is never fully complete without accessories as they provide that finishing touch that gets you from looking good to looking perfect. Men only need a select few accessories to get them by through their day to day endeavour so TheTrendSpotter has put together the top 5 accessories every man should have in their wardrobe.
This should be an obvious one, but if you don't own any tie or bow tie then you're in need of dire help. While many men wear suits or tuxedos without a tie or a bow tie, we believe this is fashion sacrilege, as these accessories are the simplest way to complete an outfit without looking overdone or too try-hard. Not only do they provide you with a classy feel, but the sophisticated look also shows to others that you take great pride in how you dress, and as a result, people will respect you that much for it. It's really up to you as to what accessory you prefer, but if you need a nudge in the right direction we recommend having ties for work and bow ties for formal partying.
As we all know, time is very important. It keeps you organised and on track with all of your schedules. What we love the most about them is that they have the perfect balance between practicality and fashion. In fact, go to any jewellry shop and we guarantee that you'll see a plethora of them on display. However, due to their wide range, picking the right watch isn't as simple as it sounds. For example, if you wear a sports watch with a suit expect a lot of peculiar looks from your friends and family. With that said, you should have more than one and each of them should be rotated on a seasonal basis. What we mean is that watches with a leather strap are more likely to get sticky and sweaty during summer months, so opt for canvas strapped watches and keep the leather for winter. Metallic watches should be reserved for business or formal occasions.
Out of all affairs though, casual is where you really get to have free reign. Want to wear a red or green watch? Go for it! Fancy a watch with a big face? By all means! At the end of the day, it's really down to personal preference, but we recommend following this guide so you don't look like a deer in headlights.
Fashion is very fast moving in terms of how much it progresses as times goes by, and nowadays wearing socks on the outside or wearing high cuffed pants to show them off have become the new fashion norm. Because of this, the range of socks we get to choose from have vastly increased, with patterned, unique and eccentric sock designs staying strong in the market.
Despite this evolution in the industry, it's always good to have classic neutral coloured socks in your wardrobe arsenal. We're talking plain block colours like black, grey and white as these three suit the most occasions. On the other hand, if you are ever interested in wearing high cuffed pants to display your socks in all of its glory, then go for something abstract and eye-catching. Experiment with colours like red, blue, even purple. Look into patterns that can complement your outfit and portray you as a quirky and unique individual. When it comes to socks, the world is your oyster.
We cannot stress this enough – sunglasses are an essential. It's a timeless trend in the fashion world, and in saying that you could say it become a signature piece – an accessory that everyone should have, whether you're into fashion or not. Prioritise quality over quantity. What we mean is that while sunglasses can be extremely expensive, their stylish aesthetics can still give you a sophisticated, mysterious and professional look while masking that weekend haggard look after a wild night of drinking and partying. Our favourites are Tom Ford and Prada.
Nobody ever looks good lugging around a whole bunch of items on their hands, it just makes you look clumsy and disorganised. Bags are the next best thing and the most powerful weapon in your wardrobe. Lucky for men, this accessory trend has evolved so much that you have countless options to choose from.
Backpacks are a common accessory especially when it comes to streetwear fashion, and while they used to be reserved for young children, fashion labels such as Marc Jacobs and Acne have made sure that this is a unique trend that is here to stay. Canvas backpacks have become increasingly popular lately, so if you're more of a casual dresser we highly recommend investing in a backpack.
Holdall bags are an item that has blazed through the fashion world – it's literally a bag that can hold all. Fitting name, isn't it? They are usually rectangular in shape and have a strong handle that is specifically designed to endure wear and tear no matter how heavy the bag is. Our favourite holdall designs include Herschel, Asos and Vivienne Westwood.
Folio bags is quite new to the scene but has been a rising star ever since its emergence. Think of it as a man's version of a woman's clutch, and the bag to bring when you don't have much to bring with you. Available in a range of materials including canvas and leather, folio bags are designed to hold only the business essentials like important paperwork and pens. Folio bags are an excellent way to make a clean and clear statement about yourself and can complement any kind of occasion.


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‐ "The plan I'm announcing tonight," Pres. Barack Obama promised a joint session of Congress last September 9, "will slow the growth of health-care costs for our families, our businesses, and our government."
#ad#Not so fast, warns Medicare's Office of the Actuary. In a devastating, independent, 38-page analysis released on April 22, chief actuary Richard Foster forecast, "The growth rate reductions from productivity adjustments are unlikely to be sustainable on a permanent annual basis. . . . We show a negligible financial impact over the next 10 years for the other provisions intended to help control future health care cost growth."
"This is an objective report by administration actuaries that shows this sweeping legislation has serious, serious problems," says health-policy analyst Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute. Foster's study delineates the canyon between Obama's warm words and the chilly disappointment that awaits those who expect Obamacare to do good.
‐ "We will have a health-care plan that actually works for you, reduces spending and costs over the long term," Obama promised at the October 7, 2008, presidential debate, among other appearances.
In fact, Foster calculates, Obamacare will boost U.S. health spending by $311 billion through 2019, while federal medical outlays will grow "by a net total of $251 billion."
‐ "If you like your health-care plan, you will be able to keep your health-care plan. Period. No one will take it away. No matter what," Obama promised the American Medical Association last June 15, and on numerous other occasions.
This guarantee will turn to dust, Foster predicts. "Some smaller employers would be inclined to terminate their existing coverage," he explains. Elsewhere, "the penalties would not be a substantial deterrent to dropping or forgoing coverage." Thanks to these and similar factors, "we estimate that such actions would collectively reduce the number of people with employer-sponsored health coverage by about 14 million."
‐ "I can make a firm pledge," Obama told Dover, N.H., voters on September 12, 2008. "Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital-gains taxes, not any of your taxes."
Obamacare's first ten years of operations would cost $2.5 trillion. This massive new expenditure, plus Washington's other spendaholic commitments, explains Obama's eagerness to jettison his oft-repeated commitment not to raise taxes on Americans who earn less than $250,000 annually.
To finance Obamacare and their other pricey projects, many Washington Democrats crave a national sales tax. Obamacare already features $569 billion in new taxes on — among other things — prescription drugs, medical devices, health-insurance plans, and even tanning salons. These levies will trickle down to couples with annual incomes below $250,000 and individuals with incomes under $200,000. Rather than keep his promise, Obama triumphantly signed these health-related tax hikes.
Regarding a national sales levy — atop the income tax and countless tributes that tread on Americans with cleated boots — Obama refuses to reject it. In fact, Americans for Tax Reform noted Obama's remarks as he introduced his deficit commission on Tuesday: "It's important that we not restrict the review or the recommendations that this commission comes up with in any way. Everything has to be on the table."
‐ Unveiled in 2008, "Barack Obama's Plan for a Healthy America" was designed for "making health insurance universal."
After all this hassle and expense, Richard Foster concludes, "an estimated 23 million people . . . would remain uninsured in 2019."
Before Obamacare gets airborne, only to plow swiftly into a nearby cornfield, this Congress — or a clean one elected next November — urgently must cancel this flight, disembark its enraged passengers, and replace this rust bucket with a viable aircraft.
– Deroy Murdock is a nationally syndicated columnist with the Scripps Howard News Service and a media fellow with the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace at Stanford University.
Deroy Murdock is a Manhattan-based Fox News contributor and a contributing editor of National Review Online, and a senior fellow with the London Center for Policy Research.


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