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"It's a new time, a new age, a new era for Scotch consumers in the U.S.," said Brian Radics, Director of Scotch Whisky, Diageo. "Not every category can say they're a dynamic category right now but Scotch can say that."
With products at every price point, from the value-price to a bottle of The Macallan that sold for more than $600,000 at an auction earlier this year, the Scotch whisky category is moving in an upward direction. "There's this huge premiumization from the very top collectible, rare bottles and that seems to trickle down all the way through premium whisky," said David King, president of Anchor Distilling.
As the economy improves, so does what consumers drink. "The long trend of people drinking less but drinking better continues and I think single malt whisky in particular is benefiting from that," King offered.
For a product so steeped in history, Scotch whisky brands realize they can't rely solely on premiumization for the new generation of drinkers. Rather than skewing male and older in age, the Scotch category crowd is becoming younger and not as gender-specific. "Younger consumers are more adventurous and are starting to incorporate brown spirits into their drinking repertoire," said Jill Quady, brand manager for Cutty Sark.
Scotch brands are pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation. "Super-premium brands, innovation in particular, has been a huge part of not only Diageo Scotch but the category as a whole," Radics explained.
Perhaps it's a result of that innovation that the Scotch category is seeing so much success. That is especially true among single malts. "It's where most of the action is happening," King said. "Single malt is incredibly dynamic." According to the Beverage Information Group, the Scotch category gained 3.5% in 2013. Carrying that growth were single malt Scotches, which were up 9.1%, while foreign bottled brands grew 5.6%.
However, it's not so much about Scotch's volume but its value. "One of the key things to pull out in the last year has been the really strong growth of value over just volume, specifically in the single malt segment," said Andy Nash, Scotch category marketing director for William Grant & Sons.
The Scotch category's success is about more than case sales and price increases. "It's not just about the prices increasing," Radics explains. "It's that the brands that are at the higher price tiers, those brands that are true craft and have true connections with the retailers and true connections with consumers, those are the brands that people are seeking and those are the brands that are growing."
Line Extensions
In October 2013, the Diageo single malt Talisker expanded its brand in the U.S. by introducing Talisker Storm. Talisker Storm became a permanent addition to the portfolio and was presented as more intense and smoky to balance the warm sweetness that's Talisker's signature trait. And unlike many other single malts, Talisker Storm does not have an age statement.
Before April 2013, Johnnie Walker Double Black wasn't available stateside. But after a successful re-release of the limited edition, Double Black became a permanent addition to the Johnnie Walker U.S. lineup. "The response to Johnnie Walker Double Black in the U.S. market has been overwhelmingly positive," Radics said. The innovative blend keeps with Black Label's character while amplifying and intensifying its flavors.
Revamped Not Recycled
"This has been a huge year for Johnnie Walker," Radics continued. "We shook up our base portfolio. We've essentially said we're exiting the Green Label and Gold Label 18 Year business, and we've introduced a new Platinum Label 18 and a Gold Label Reserve in a limited-edition bottle."
Platinum was inspired by John Walker & Sons rich history, hearkening back to the Walker family custom of crafting exclusive blends for private gatherings. Available since its August 2013 launch, the Platinum Label has a suggested retail price of $110. "We saw more opportunity to create different propositions than what we had in Green Label and Gold Label 18," Radics said. "What we created wasn't the new Green is this and the new Gold is that."
As if the Platinum launch wasn't enough, Johnnie Walker followed it up with the October launch of Gold Label Reserve, a product that represents top-notch blending and introduces a new flavor to the Johnnie Walker brand. The limited edition comes in a festive reflective gold bottle that retails for $87. "Gold Label Reserve provides consumers with a unique flavor for high energy celebrations that may not have been traditionally looked at as Scotch whisky occasions," Radics explained.
Although single malts might be driving the Scotch category's growth, Johnnie Walker finds itself in a unique position as a blend with super-premium offerings. The Johnnie Walker brand is able to act more like a luxury spirit. "We're fortunate and unfortunate that I have Johnnie Walker and Buchanan's as some of my lead blended Scotch and those two brands because they are true brands and have true connections with consumers, they kind of transcend the blended Scotch segment so that's very positive for us," he said. Through its innovation, Radics explains that Diageo is able to meet the call for new offerings as new consumers enter the category and the regulars look for new items to check out.
Collection Selection
Glenmorangie's Private Edition, the brand's exclusive collection of unique and rare single malts, introduced its fifth release in January. The labels in the Private Edition serve as a testament to the brand's commitment to innovation and excellence. Glenmorangie Companta, the newest expression, pairs Glenmorangie with renowned French wines as the spirit matures in Grand Cru wine casks from Clos de Tart in Burgundy.
The limited release has a suggested retail price of $99 and joins exclusive company in the award-winning private collection. The fourth release, Ealanta, was named 2014 "World Whisky of the Year' in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, while Sonnalta PX received the honor in 2011. Plus all of the previous releases received gold medals at the International Wine and Spirits Competition over the years.
As one of the single malt Scotch segment's fastest-growing brands, Glenmorangie's sales increased 18.8% in 2013, topping 100,000 cases for the first time.
In February, Highland Park Single Malt Scotch introduced its third release of its Norse-inspired Valhalla Collection. First came Thor, the warrior. Then came Loki, the trickster, in last year's release. Now it's Freya, the 15-year-old single malt from Orkney that's named after the Norse goddess of love. Packaged in the same eye-catching wooden frame as Thor and Loki, the limited edition Freya is bottled at 51.2% ABV carries ultra-premium pricing.
First making a name for itself as a leading marketer of luxury wines, Terlato Wines announced last August that it would be venturing into the luxury spirits arena with craft offerings. Less than a year ago, the Artisan Spirits portfolio launched with a gin and vodka, and it recently added Adelphi Distillery Limited's rare single-malt, single-cask Scotch whiskies. From the Scottish Highlands, Adelphi has amassed an exclusive collection of super-premium whiskies from some of Scotland's most respected distilleries. Terlato will release the Adelphi Selection expressions in limited quantities four times per year. The inaugural run will feature Highland Park, aged 14 years and retailing for $170; a 21-year-old Bunnahabhain with a suggested retail price of $220; a 23-year-old Glen Grant with a suggested retail price of $285; and a Bennriach aged 32 years and retailing for $475.
Innovative Introductions
A company that was at the forefront of the double-barrel ageing process, the Dewar's distillery has a history of raising the Scotch industry's standards. It proved its innovation once again with the April 2013 launch of Dewar's Highlander Honey, a product that infuses Dewar's White Label blended Scotch with hand-selected Scottish honey and natural flavors.
Highlander Honey is just the first offering for a new product range from House of Dewar's that will showcase traditional and indigenous Scottish ingredients. The Highlander's range unique expressions will infuse Dewar's Blended Scotch whisky with natural flavors, the company says.
Up until Edrington purchased Cutty Sark in 2010, the brand was seeing a slow and steady decline in the U.S. "Since the acquisition, it's been an exciting time as we seek to reinvigorate the brand, highlight its distinctive personality and taste profile to a new generation of Scotch fans," brand manager Quady said.
To do so, they have two releases leading the charge. At the end of 2013, Cutty Sark unveiled a new edition that recognizes the brand's start during Prohibition. With a nationwide rollout in 2014, Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition pays homage to the spirits styles consumed in the 1920s as well as the whisky packaging prevalent during the era with its cork seal and black opaque bottle. Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition is bottled at 50% ABV and retails for $29.99.
The other release is Cutty Sark's Tam O'Shanter Blended Scotch Whisky, a limited-edition expression. "It is a new variant of the award-winning Cutty Sark 25-Year-Old, but with a distinctly darker, wilder side and a full-bodied, boisterous and sweet flavor," Quady explained.
Jim Beam expects to debut a couple of new releases from Laphroaig beginning this summer. Laphroaig's annual bottling of Cairdeas will be introduced at the Islay whisky festival, while late summer/early fall will bring the latest Cask Strength expression. Laphroaig continues to benefit from the ongoing interest in peated malt and the strong growth seen in within the single malt segment.
William Grant & Sons' Glenfiddich saw double-digit grow with a 11.9% increase in U.S. sales. "Innovation in a traditional category is a tricky thing," Nash said. But the company does it anyway, most recently with some limited-edition launches.
Glenfiddich launched the Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve, a product aged 19 years in American oak casks once used to age bourbon. The 40% ABV whisky has a suggested retail price of $149.99. Glenfiddich also released Cask of Dreams, the exclusive product—only 6,660 bottles priced at $99 were available—that came from a 2012 campaign that encouraged Americans to share their life goals with a chance of turning them into reality. While entries were written on the cask, the winners were featured on the bottle's packaging.
The company's other key single malt, The Balvenie, topped that with its own 12.7% increase. "It was a very strong year for The Balvenie last year," Nash said. In October 2013, The Balvenie introduced a limited supply of Tun 1401, Batch 9, a follow-up to the successful U.S. launches of "Batch 3" and "Batch 6." This rare batch included spirits sourced from 11 traditional whisky casks and three sherry butts all of varying ages, and all specially selected by Malt Master David Stewart. Hand-bottled at The Balvenie Distillery in Speyside with a 49.3% ABV, The Balvenie Tun 1401, Batch 9's suggested retail price is $250.
Moving forward, William Grant & Sons expects more limited editions in the year ahead. "We find, certainly on Glenfiddich, the limited editions create a tremendous amount of buzz from the trade and a tremendous amount of interest from consumers," Nash said.
Smaller Standbys
"One of the things we have are not really leaders but interesting alternatives," King explained of Anchor Distilling's Scotch whisky portfolio.
To kick off 2014, The BenRiach, a Speyside distillery built in 1898, introduced four new expressions to the U.S. market. The BenRiach Horizons 12 Year Old Triple Distilled is distilled three times before being aged 12 years; the 100-proof expression retails for $79.99. The BenRiach Solstice 2nd Edition 17 Year Old marries peat and fruit through its distilling process; the 100-proof follow up to the first edition retails for $99.99. The BenRiach Septendecim 17 Year Old Peated Single Malt has been described as a bold, intense expression and the latest in the peated range; it retails for $79.99 and is bottled at 46% ABV. The BenRiach Authenticus 25 Year Old Peated Single Malt exemplifies the full-bodied style and completes the label's peated range; also at 46% ABV, it has a suggested retail price of $249.99.
Brought to the U.S. market by Anchor Distilling, The GlenDronach Distillery, which is located in Scotland's Highland hills, launched two new products to start off 2014. The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Tawny Port Wood Finish is matured in European oak before being finished in a small batch of Tawny Port barrels. The 46% ABV bottles have a suggested retail price of $79.99. The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 2 matures in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks, creating a flavor explosion balanced with sherry character. The expression has a 50-60% ABV and the suggested retail price for the 750ml bottle is $149.99.
Ron Burgundy, the character Will Ferrell made famous in Anchorman and now the sequel which hit theaters in December 2013, has created quite the brand buzz. In anticipation of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Ben & Jerry's released its Burgundy-inspired ice cream flavor, Scotchy Scotch Scotch. Chryster nabbed the character for advertising. And before the rollout was officially announced, Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky by Riviera Imports had already gone viral. "While the publicity has been incredible, what shouldn't be lost is that we have a very high-quality product," said Ed Caan, CEO of Riviera Imports. "This is a case where it's not just what's on the bottle, but what's in the bottle."
With a 75-year-old craftsman distilling process, Old St. Andrews Distillery crafted Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky from a blend of grain and malt whiskies from Speyside, Highlands and Islay. Selling for $25 a bottle, the expression rolled out with 72,000 bottles initially and is moving toward national distribution.
Unique Partnerships
Known for having a super premium portfolio across spirits, Rémy Cointreau USA added Bruichladdich, an Islay single malt Scotch whisky, to its portfolio. Although Rémy Cointreau USA purchased the brand and its assets in September 2012, it only began importing, distributing and marketing Bruichladdich at the start of this year.
Glenmorangie introduced its Cask Masters program in 2013 as a way for consumers to get involved in the whisky-making process. The 18-month program allowed whisky fans to choose the name of the new single malt and inspire its packaging by uploading pictures and ideas to an online gallery. The limited-edition whisky will be released in fall 2014.
Chivas Regal continues to focus on its Brotherhood program, recently partnering with Mana, the world's biggest Latin rock band, as its latest Brotherhood members. The program gives Chivas whisky drinkers an insider's look at the band as well as the opportunity to win some exclusive prizes.
"The Dalmore has been one of the fastest-growing brands globally in the last three years," said Chris Watt, the marketing director of premium brands for Whyte and Mackay Americas. In its latest release, The Dalmore partnered with Chef Daniel Boulud to create a single malt Scotch whisky. The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud combines aged stocks from Muscatel, Madeira and Port wine casks, assembling an expression that's a complement to Boulud's cuisine and a nod to his background. With only 1,000 bottles of this 44% ABV limited release, it retails for $200.
"We're constantly looking to innovate at the luxury end of the category," Watt said. The latest: The Dalmore 25 Year-Old just hit the U.S. market. "With an RSP of $1,000, this bottling will be extremely limited, with only 190 bottles being released in the U.S.," he said.
Extra Rare
Glenmorangie announced in October that it had uncovered a wood-finished whisky distilled in 1963 and bottled in 1987. Deemed the "world's first" of this type of finish, only 50 bottles of the extraordinarily rare expression were discovered, and the brand wanted to make those available to its most loyal followers, though only 20 would be available to purchase in the U.S.
With a luxury retail price of $2,600, Glenmorangie 1963 offers a blast from the past down to its bottle and box details. The commemorative bottle that includes the original label befits its 1960s heritage while going all-out in the luxury department. The labels, collar and cork are made of .925 solid silver, and a unique number is engraved on each bottle.
Adding to its whisky portfolio in 2014, Diageo announced the launch of John Walker & Sons Odyssey, the first triple-malt Scotch whisky from the House of Walker (Monkey Shoulder married three Speyside single malts to create the first triple-malt Scotch). "A lot of consumers are looking for real quality and true craft and a lot of heritage and that's something Diageo's portfolio hits in a huge way," Radics said. Developed using Sir Alexander Walker's notes, Odyssey blends three rare, handpicked single malts into a single product that retails for $1,100.
Bold Bottles
Pernod Ricard's Ballantine's, the blended Scotch whisky that's No. 1 in Europe and No. 2 in the world, unveiled new packaging accenting a more contemporary look for its Finest expression last July. "The Ballantine's Finest bottle has changed very little over the years, but we recognized a need for the look to be updated, given Ballantine's credentials as a famous brand that leaves an impression," said Peter Moore, Ballantine's Global Brand Director. The bottle redesign coincides with a new marketing campaign for the brand titled, "Stay True, Leave an Impression."
Ballantine's wasn't the only one of Pernod Ricard USA's brands to see a new package design. Chivas released a limited edition gift tin for its Chivas 12 blend that has a suggested retail price of $35.99. The Chivas 12 Made for Gentlemen by Patrick Grant was design in part by Grant, who is an icon in menswear design and responsible for reinventing a well-known London tailor. The limited edition tin contains a bottle of Chivas 12 and features four tailored looks with four different accessories that speak to men worldwide.
Retail Rundown
"Scotch consumers are willing to pay for quality and seek selection, discovery and niche offerings," Watt said. "Limited editions, cask strength bottlings and a good selection of core brands are worth having on shelf."
The secret is educating consumers on the products. "Our whole proposition, our selling proposition and our marketing proposition, is around education," King explained. Experiential marketing focuses on tastings where multiple products are sampled and compared. "Conducting tastings is the perfect way to get consumers to try the liquid," Quady said. "It also presents the opportunity to highlight the versatility of a brand."
While a brand's goal might be to educate people about what goes into the Scotch, the brand can't be at every retail location across the country. "The brand can do so much, but if you educate the gatekeeper, whether that's a bartender in the on-premise or a store owner or the store manager, you enable them to mentor their own shoppers," Radics explained.
The goal is to help consumers making informed choices at the retail level. "One of the best experiences you can have is walking into a store and dealing with knowledgeable staff," Nash said. That involves training people on the various categories and what goes into them. And when the retailers can't do the talking, a brand's shelf talker can help with that education.
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"We really want to try to minimize the amount of time that the student is out of the classroom," said Arely Martin, the media relations manager for Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Students will only be able to use the medical marijuana in a private room, and it can only be brought in by a parent or guardian who is also a licensed caregiver.
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"Sugar" Rashad Evans-UFC "Ultimate Fighting Championships" From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rashad Evans Statistics Nickname Sugar Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) Reach 74.5 in (189 cm) Born September 25, 1979 (1979-09-25) (age 29) Fighting out of Lansing, Michigan Town of birth Niagara Falls, New York Team/Association Jackson's Submission Fighting Primary fighting style Kickboxing, Wrestling Mixed martial arts record Wins 13 By knockout 5 By submission 2 Losses 0 Draws 1 No contests 0 Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979 in Niagara Falls, New York) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Lansing, MI currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Evans won the heavyweight division of The Ultimate Fighter 2. He holds notable victories over Stephan Bonnar, Michael Bisping, Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin and took Tito Ortiz to a Draw. Evans trains out of Albuquerque, New Mexico with Jackson's Submission Fighting.[1] Contents [hide] 1 Biography 2 Mixed martial arts 2.1 Early career 2.2 The Ultimate Fighter 2.3 After the show 2.4 Fight with Liddell 2.5 Light heavyweight champion 3 Mixed martial arts record 4 References 5 External links [edit] Biography One of eight children,[2] Evans was a two-time All-State wrestler at Niagara-Wheatfield High School in Sanborn, New York.[3] He was also a two-way player on the school's football team,[4] playing running back when on offense and safety on defense. After graduating from high school in 1998, Evans went on to attend Niagara County Community College, where he entered the wrestling program and won the National Junior College championship at 165 lb (75 kg) in 2000. He then transferred to Michigan State University, competing in the 174 lb (79 kg) weight class. He started at Michigan State for three years and amassed a 48-34 record during that time. Evans was also one of only four people to ever defeat wrestling legend Greg Jones.[5] Since graduating from Michigan State and earning a degree in psychology, he has remained a resident of Lansing, Michigan. In 2005 he became an assistant coach for the Michigan State wrestling program.[6] Evans and his wife have one son, Rashad Jr, and a daughter, Nia.[7] He also has a daughter, Tahja, from a previous relationship.[8] Evans's brother Lance made a brief appearance on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir, but was eliminated by Vinicius 227's UFC-"Ultimate Fighting Championships- http://www.hoops227.atomicshops.com/ufc_ultimate_fighting_championships_youtube.html Magalhaes due to a rib injury and did not join the cast.[9] Rashad has appeared in a Microsoft commercial, where he says the lines, "You got a problem with that!" and "I'm a PC!", while sparring with an unidentified opponent.[10] [edit] Mixed martial arts [edit] Early career In 2004, under the tutelage of veteran wrestler and MMA fighter Dan Severn,[11] Evans competed in five professional mixed martial arts fights, winning all five. This led to his selection as one of the nine heavyweights to compete on The Ultimate Fighter 2, a reality TV series on Spike. The season began airing on August 22, 2005, culminating in a live finale between the final two fighters of each weight division, held in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5, 2005. [edit] The Ultimate Fighter At 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg), Evans was the shortest and the second-lightest of the nine heavyweight competitors.[12] He was considered the underdog in each of his fights, but made it to the finals by defeating Tom Murphy, Mike Whitehead, and Keith Jardine. During his tenure on the show, Evans was criticized by opposing coach Matt Hughes for his showboating during fights, but the two eventually settled their differences, and Hughes even cornered Evans for his semifinal bout. In the finale, Evans YouTube-Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans staredown - "Black on black crime"
defeated 6 ft 7 in (2.0 m) Brad Imes by split decision, thus winning a three-year, six-figure contract with the UFC and a brand new car. After The Ultimate Fighter, Evans joined Greg Jackson's Submission Fighting camp along with fellow competitor Keith Jardine, who would eventually become his training partner and good friend. [edit] After the show Evans dropped down to light heavyweight after the show, deciding he would have a better chance of success in a lower weight class.[13] His first fight under the contract took place on April 6, 2006 against Sam Hoger, who had been a semi-finalist on The Ultimate Fighter 1. Evans defeated Hoger via split decision despite nearly falling victim to a kimura submission at the end of the second round.[14] Evans followed with a victory by majority decision over The Ultimate Fighter 1 finalist Stephan Bonnar on June 28, 2006. Evans maintained control throughout the fight with repeated take downs, including a number of slams in the center of the cage and went on to secure the victory.[15] Three months later, Evans faced Jason Lambert at UFC 63. Lambert, riding an eight-fight win streak, was seen as Evans's first real test at 205 pounds. Evans controlled the fight from early on, and knocked Lambert out with punches from the mount in the second round.[16] It was his first stoppage victory in over two years. Evans next headlined UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon against UFC newcomer Sean Salmon, a highly decorated collegiate wrestler who held a 9-1 professional record. Though Salmon had won the first round by scoring two takedowns, Evans came back with a head kick knockout early in the second round. Salmon remained motionless for several minutes after the fight and was eventually carried out on a stretcher to a local hospital. The kick came to the surprise of many fans who had previously considered Evans a one-dimensional wrestler.[17] At UFC 73, Evans squared off against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz. The two competitors fought to a draw as all three judges scored the bout 28-28. Ortiz had won two out of three rounds on all scorecards, but was deducted a point for holding the cage fence to defend against a takedown by Evans.[18] Immediately after the fight, Ortiz asked for a rematch. At a press conference following UFC 73, UFC President Dana White promised a rematch, but it never materialized. Instead, Evans made his debut as a headliner on a pay-per-view event at UFC 78 against fellow undefeated fighter and The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner Michael Bisping. After three close rounds, Evans came out on top on two of the judges's scorecards, winning by split decision. This fight marked Bisping's first loss and his final bout in the light heavyweight division. [edit] Fight with Liddell Evans made his biggest appearance to date against former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell at UFC 88. Evans had previously been scheduled to face Liddell at UFC 85 as a replacement for the injured Mauricio Rua. When Liddell pulled out of the event due to an injured hamstring,[19] Evans was matched with James Irvin. When Irvin pulled out after breaking his foot, the fight was removed from the card altogether.[20] Though an underdog with a perceived deficit in the stand-up against a noted knockout artist, Evans traded punches with the former champion throughout the first round before finding his range. At 1:51 of the second round, Evans flashed a jab and then landed an overhand right just as Liddell was throwing an uppercut. The punch caught Liddell flush on the chin and knocked him out cold.[21] Evans earned Knockout of the Night and a bonus of $60,000.[22] After the fight, UFC President Dana White confirmed in the post-event press conference that Evans's next fight would be a title shot against newly crowned light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin at UFC 92.[23] [edit] Light heavyweight champion On December 27, 2008 at UFC 92, Evans faced champion Forrest Griffin for the UFC light heavyweight belt.[24] Griffin controlled most of the first two rounds with effective striking and low kicks. In the third round, however, Evans caught a low kick and countered with a straight right hand that dropped Griffin. Evans followed Griffin to the ground and eventually managed to finish the stunned champion with ground and pound. With the victory, Evans became the new UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion. Evans is scheduled to make his first title defense against undefeated Shotokan karate specialist Lyoto Machida.[25] [edit] Mixed martial arts record Professional record breakdown 14 matches 13 wins 0 losses By knockout 5 0 By submission 2 0 By decision 6 0 Draws 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Lyoto Machida UFC 98 - Evans vs Machida 02009-05-23 May 23, 2009 Nevada, United States For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Win 13-0-1 Forrest Griffin TKO (Punches) UFC 92 - The Ultimate 2008 02008-12-27 December 27, 2008 3 2:46 Nevada, United States Won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship Win 12-0-1 Chuck Liddell KO (Punch) UFC 88 - Breakthrough 02008-09-06 September 6, 2008 2 1:51 Georgia, United States Won Knockout of the Night award Win 11-0-1 Michael Bisping Decision (Split) UFC 78 - Validation 02007-11-17 November 17, 2007 3 5:00 New Jersey, United States zDraw 10-0-1 Tito Ortiz Draw UFC 73 - Stacked 02007-07-07 July 7, 2007 3 5:00 California, United States Tito Ortiz was deducted a point for grabbing the fence Win 10-0 Sean Salmon KO (Head Kick) UFC Fight Night 8 02007-01-25 January 25, 2007 2 1:06 Florida, United States Won Knockout of the Night award Win 9-0 Jason Lambert KO (Punches) UFC 63 - Hughes vs Penn 02006-09-23 September 23, 2006 2 2:22 California, United States Win 8-0 Stephan Bonnar Decision (majority) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 02006-06-28 June 28, 2006 3 5:00 Nevada, United States Win 7-0 Sam Hoger Decision (Split decsion) UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4 02006-04-06 April 6, 2006 3 5:00 Nevada, United States Light heavyweight debut Win 6-0 Brad Imes Decision (Split) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale 02005-11-05 November 5, 2005 3 5:00 Nevada, United States Wins The Ultimate Fighter 2 heavyweight competition Win 5-0 Jaime Jara Decision (Unanimous) GC 27 - FightFest 2 02004-06-03 June 3, 2004 3 5:00 California, United States Wins Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Tournament Win 4-0 Hector Ramirez Decision (Unanimous) GC 27 - FightFest 2 02004-06-03 June 3, 2004 2 5:00 California, United States Win 3-0 Bryan Pardoe TKO GC 26 - FightFest 1 02004-06-02 June 2, 2004 1 3:24 California, United States Win 2-0 Danny Anderson Submission (Strikes) Dangerzone - Cage Fighting 02004-04-10 April 10, 2004 1 3:09 Iowa, United States Win 1-0 Dennis Reed Submission (anaconda choke) Dangerzone - Cage Fighting 02004-04-10 April 10, 2004 1 0:50 Iowa, United States [edit] References ^ Sherdog.com. "Fight Finder - Rashad "Sugar" Evans's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rashad-Evans-10200. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Article about his upcoming fight against Tito Ortiz at UFC 73". UFC.com. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=6701. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "UFC Betting Odds - UFC 78: Validation - Rashad Evans vs Michael Bisping". Fighting-mma.com. http://www.fighting-mma.com/mma-matchups/ufc-78-rashad-evans-michael-bisping.php. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "MMA: UFC 88 pits wrestler Rashad Evans against slugger Chuck Liddell". Canada.com. May 30, 2008. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=4541b78c-0d53-4e34-b9ed-3d53b80e1344. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Countdown to UFC 88 Breakthrough". Mma-core.com. http://www.mma-core.com/videos/_Countdown_to_UFC_88_Breakthrough?vid=10001473&tid=100. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ [1][dead link] ^ "ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Evans uses instincts to rise up in UFC". Niagara-Gazette.com. 2009-01-01. http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/local_story_001164722.html. Retrieved on 2009-01-01. ^ "UFC fighter Rashad Evans learned about life as hospital security guard". SLAM! Fighting. November 16, 2007. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Fighting/News/2007/11/16/4661414-cp.html. Retrieved on June 10, 2008. ^ "Lance Evans". MMA on Tap. http://www.mmaontap.com/mma/category/lance-evans/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ RSS feed (November 6, 2008). "Microsoft Commercial: 'My Name Is Rashad Evans. I Am a UFC Fighter.'". Mma.fanhouse.com. http://mma.fanhouse.com/2008/11/06/microsoft-commercial-my-name-is-rashad-evans-i-am-a-ufc-fight/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Rashad Evans MMA Profile". Mmapassport.com. http://www.mmapassport.com/mixed-martial-arts-fighter-profiles/rashad-evans-mma-profile/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Iceman heats up octagon". Canada.com. September 6, 2008. http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=ada5fb20-a66e-4cc6-b7fb-aa830999bf40&p=2. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Foster, Eric (September 4, 2008). "Breaking down Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans (from FIGHT! Magazine)". MMAjunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/5209/breaking-down-chuck-liddell-vs-rashad-evans-from-fight-magazine.mma. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Sherdog.com (April 7, 2006). "Not Enough? Judges Choose Bonnar Over Jardine". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/not-enough-judges-choose-bonnar-over-jardine-4239. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "MMA on DVD: UFC: Fight Night 5 | Inside Fights". Insidefights.com. September 18, 2007. http://insidefights.com/2007/09/18/70563/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Team Griffonrawl - MMA and Muay Thai Lessons and School". Griffonrawl-ohio.com. September 23, 2006. http://www.griffonrawl-ohio.com/grwnews.php?do=view&id=69. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Martial arts' Frank Shamrock tries luck in ring". The Rocky Mountain News. February 2, 2007. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/other_spotlight/article/0,2777,DRMN_23960_5321409,00.html. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz fight to a draw". Blogs.chron.com. http://blogs.chron.com/fighting/2007/07/ufc_73_rashad_evans_and_tito_o.html. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "Liddell injured; UFC 85 fight against Evans canceled". Ballhype.com. http://ballhype.com/story/liddell_injured_ufc_85_fight_against_evans_cancelled/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Barry, Steve (May 21, 2008). "James Irvin breaks foot, UFC 85 bout with Rashad Evans scrapped". Mmaconvert.com. http://www.mmaconvert.com/2008/05/21/irvin-breaks-foot-ufc-85-bout-with-evans-scrapped/. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Sherdog.com. "Evans Knocks Out Liddell". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/evans-knocks-out-liddell-14309. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ "UFC 88 awards: fighter bonuses net $60,000". Mma Weekly. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7049&zoneid=13. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Stupp, Dann (September 7, 2008). "UFC 88 winner Rashad Evans granted title shot with Forrest Griffin". MMAjunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/5231/ufc-88-winner-rashad-evans-granted-title-shot-with-forrest-griffin.mma. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ Sherdog.com. "Evans, Mir Crowned; Rampage Gets Revenge". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/evans-mir-crowned-rampage-gets-revenge-15607. Retrieved on March 7, 2009. ^ March 8, 2009 (February 22, 1999). "Not so fast: Lesnar vs. Mir II and Evans vs. Jackson not official". Five Ounces of Pain. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/03/08/not-so-fast-lesnar-vs-mir-ii-and-evans-vs-jackson-not-official/. Retrieved on March 9, 2009. [edit] External links Official Website UFC profile Professional MMA record for Rashad Evans from Sherdog Preceded by Forrest Griffin 10th UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Current holder v • d • eThe Ultimate Fighter - Season 2 Josh Burkman · Dan Christison · Luke Cummo · Marcus Davis · Rashad Evans · Melvin Guillard · Jorge Gurgel · Brad Imes · Keith Jardine · Eli Joslin · Rob MacDonald · Sammy Morgan · Tom Murphy · Seth Petruzelli · Kerry Schall · Kenny Stevens · Joe Stevenson · Anthony Torres · Jason Von Flue · Mike Whitehead Coaches: Rich Franklin · Matt Hughes Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashad_Evans" Categories: 1979 births | African American sportspeople | American mixed martial artists | Living people | Michigan State Spartans athletes


Datsun GO and GO+ have finally received a facelift for the Indian market, and we recently got to drive both the cars. Nissan India unveiled the Kicks SUV and we compare the Indian Spec against the Global variant and tell you what's different. Finally, we get behind the wheel of the 2018 Ford Aspire facelift which is a smarter, well-engineered, feature rich and also comes with a brand new petrol engine.


(Käser; Kayser; ca. 1480–1527). B. Raab, near Schärding, Bav.; educ. Leipzig; vicar Waizenkirchen ca. 1517; endorsed M. Luther*; imprisoned; recanted; to Wittenberg 1525; returned home 1527 to visit dying father; fell ill; imprisoned; burned at stake.


The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) was founded in 1865. AASA is the professional organization for more than 14,000 educational leaders across America and in many other countries. Its members are superintendents of public school systems, assistant and associate superintendents, principals, graduate students, and professors of educational administration, as well as others interested in educational leadership.
The organization, with a staff of fifty, is one of elementary and secondary education's long-standing professional organizations.
AASA publishes a monthly magazine, The School Administrator, featuring articles and interviews on leadership, technology, and educational trends and issues. AASA's president, executive director, and guest columnist offer commentary in monthly columns. Its Internet site is a resource for administrators, graduate students, teachers, and members of the public seeking information about education in the news, policy and practice, legislation, and AASA activities.
Other publications include School Governance and Leadership, published for superintendents and school boards; the AASA Bulletin, a supplement to The School Administrator; and a variety of titles published in cooperation with Scarecrow Education.
The National Conference on Education, held annually, attracts more than 10,000 school system leaders, school board members, professors, and more than 350 exhibitors to its program sessions and exposition. Other conferences and seminars are held throughout the year for rural and suburban school system leaders, women administrators, and the officers and staff of AASA's chartered affiliates.
AASA is governed by an elected executive committee of twelve members, elected by the membership for three-year terms. The president appoints one member to the executive committee. The membership annually elects a president-elect, who serves a three-year sequence of one year as president-elect, then president, and immediate past president. The delegate assembly, comprising members from every state, meets annually to adopt resolutions that help determine the policy and action agendas for the association.
Active membership in AASA is open to anyone employed in school district administration; associate, college professor, graduate student, and retired memberships are also available. As of 2001 the total membership exceeded 14,000. Financial support comes from membership dues, publication sales, conference registrations and exhibits, sponsorships, and federal and private foundation funding for specific programs.
AASA maintains an active presence on Capitol Hill, effectively lobbying the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on behalf of its members. The association has been active in advocating for increased funding and resources for schools serving large numbers of poor children; for additional funding for small, rural schools; and for full funding for special education provisions. The Legislative Corps, a grass-roots-based communications network of AASA members who agree to respond to e-mail alerts by contacting their legislators, extends the influence of the government relations effort through messages from local administrators to their representatives in Washington, D.C.
AASA seeks to improve the preparation and skills of school system leaders through reform of educational-leadership preparation programs and improvement of the conditions surrounding the superintendency. Through leadership of the National Policy Board of Educational Administration and other programs, the association works to ensure that preparation programs are redesigned to meet the current needs of school systems and their leaders. AASA collaborates with other professional organizations to better inform the public about the accomplishments of public school systems and to build support for improved educational opportunity for all students.
AASA is a nonprofit association that was organized in 1865 by state and city school superintendents attending a meeting of the National Teachers' Association in Pennsylvania. At its first meeting in 1866 the group adopted the name National Association of School Superintendents. In 1870 the association became the Department of School Superintendence within the National Education Association. The association was part of the National Education Association until 1973, when it became an autonomous organization.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. 2002. <www.aasa.org>.


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Before using zeus, I used to test with rake cucumber:ok or rake cucumber:wip
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The current board of Directors can be found on this page.
Synthia Downs - At Large - appointed later in the year?
Scott Rice - At Large , Appointed shortly later?
vaccant - VIEMA President, Rex Stratton appointed mid year?


Lingyun Road, Leshan, Sichaun Province.
April 1st~October 7th: 7:30a.m. ~ 6:30p.m.
October 8th~March 31st: 8:00a.m. ~ 5:30p.m.
Leshan Giant Buddha is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world, which was carved out of a cliff on Lingyun Mountain. Leshan Giant Buddha, together with Mount Emei Scenic Area, was listed by UNESCO as the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1996.. The Giant Buddha lies at the junction of the Minjiang River, Dadu and Qingyi Rivers. The stone sitting sculpture faces the sacred Mt. Emei, with the rivers flowing below his feet. Construction on the Giant Buddha began in 713 A.D during Tang Dynasty. It was the idea of a Chinese monk named Haitong, who hoped that the Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued the shipping vessels travelling down the river. The rock and mud excavated from the mountain exposing the Buddha filled up the riverbed, creating a more favorable flow of water. Consequently the river did become calmer.
The statue depicts a seated Maitreya Buddha with his hands resting on his knees. Maitreya is the future Buddha, who will appear to preach the dharma when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have faded away. Maitreya was especially popular during the 4th to 7th centuries, and his images were found throughout the Buddhist world, conveying his characteristic air of expectancy and promise.
There is smart drainage system on Leshan Giant Buddha. Several drainage passages are hidden in the Buddha's hair, collar, chest, and holes in the back of his ears and chest, preventing the Buddha from serious erosion and weathering. He has also been lovingly maintained on a regular basis throughout his 1,200-year history.
Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of maitreya. People worship maitreya in Tang dynasty. Buddhist texts wrote that the world would be "in peace" when maitreya was born. During Wuzhou Period (690-705), Wu Zetian gave orders to make up a book to prove she was the maitreya reincarnation. With the help of worship of the maitreya, she became the first woman emperor in feudal times of China. Since Wu Zetian strongly advocated maitreya, carving Buddha prevailed among the whole country. The Leshan Giant Buddha began to be built only 20 years from Wu Zetian Period, therefore the craftsman chose to carve maitreya in the mountain. Besides, maitreya is Buddha that can bring light and happiness of the future. This meaning was in accordance with the claim of quieting down the flood.
The Buddha is so huge that everything is big on his body. He has a 14.7-meter-tall (48.2 ft), 10-meter-wide (32.8 ft) head, 7-meter-long (23 ft) ears, a 5.6-meter-long (18.3 ft) nose, two 5.6-meter-long (18.3 ft) eyebrows, 3.3-meter-wide (10.8 ft) eyes and mouth, a 3-meter-long (10 ft) neck, 8.3-meter-long (27.2 ft) fingers and 8.5-meter-wide (27.9 ft) feet that can accommodate more than 100 people sitting together.
The Buddha began to be carved in the first year of Kaiyuan Period of the Tang dynasty (713), and completed in Zhenyuan Period nineteenth years (803), about ninety years in all to finish it. The construction of Leshan Giant Buddha was a long and tortuous process. When it was built on the shoulder part, Monk Haitong died, and then the construction was suspended. Several years later, Haitong's apprentice led the craftsman to continue the work on the Buddha, with the help of government payment and the donation from Qiu Jianqiong, a local official in Sichuan. However, the construction was stopped again when the Buddha was built on the knee part, as Qiu Jianqiong was promoted and moved to Beijing. It wasn't restarted until 40 years later when another Sichuan local official Wei Gao donated for Leshan Giant Buddha. This time it was finally completed.
In addition to the Buddha, travelers can also visit Lingyun Temple, Lingbao Pagoda, Mahao Cliff-tomb on the mountain and experience the Nine-bend Lingyun plank Road on the right side of the Buddha. Besides, you are also encouraged to take a boat trip on the river to have a full view of Leshan Giant Buddha.
On both sides of big Buddha cliffs and mountain road, there are many stone grottoes statues, most of them are the works in glorious age of Tang dynasty. In the right side river of Lingyun Temple, there is a 2-foot-tall tower of 13 floors. The modeling is similar to Xi'an Small Wild Goose Pagoda. In the left river side of Temple, there is a solo peak standing upright, namely Wuyou. Nearby it is Wuyou Temple built in Tang dynasty.
Spring and autumn is the best season. In spring all flowers bloom together, the sea cloud on the top of the mountain is the most beautiful; In May and June, at the foot of mountain the weather is sunny but the top of mountain is rainy; Autumn it's sunny, the climate is suitable when is a good time to watch the sea of clouds, sunrise and sunset at the top of the mountain; In winter the temperature is low but still have clear weather.
Vantage Point: the most suitable viewing place is in the front of the Giant Buddha, tourists can appreciate full view of Giant Buddha by boat.
From Leshan city center: Passengers can take bus No.3 and No.13 to the scenic area of Leshan Giant Buddha. Or you can take a taxi.
From Leshan Train Station: Get on bus No.3 and get off at Dafosi Station. It takes around 1 hour and the bus fare is CNY 1.
From Mout Emei: There are sightseeing buses from Mount Emei to Leshan Giant Buddha.


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INDIA EXOTIC DESTINATION
20 x 14 x 4 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 240, Prakash Books, 2007, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Hardcover, New, India, 1st, Tarun Chopra
The real India remains buried under the news of natural disasters and poverty the existence of which you cannot deny, but you can still see all its beauty, and magic. This work covers India, the most exotic place of this fascinating continent.
"Tarun Chopra is an internationally acclaimed photographer who has produced some of the most stunning photographic art books on India. Each book of his has been a commercial success story in itself, with some titles well into their tenth edition. Art connoisseurs from across the globe collect his photographs. At present, Tarun is working on a project called Threads of Compassion, for which he is travelling around the world and interviewing and photographing world religious readers in their own habitat. The pursuit of this endeavor has made him trek to the Tikal Jungles in Guatemala to meet the Mayan leader, accompany Chief Rabbi to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and photograph the Chief Priest of Greek Orthodox Church conducting the Mass in Athens. "
FORTS & PALACES OF INDIA
20 x 14 x 4 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 252, Prakash Books, 2011, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Hardcover, New, India, 1st, Dr.Surendar Sahai
The building of forts and palaces has always been regarded as a symbol of dynastic pride. There are hundreds of forts in different parts of the country and a vast number of them survive in sheer ruins. In the present book. Dr Sahai has selected only a few of these magnificent forts and palaces for the modern reader, aiming at creating a greater awareness about the preservation of our tremendous architectural heritage
ROYAL PALACES OF INDIA
19.6 x 14.5 x 2 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 296, Prakash Books, 2013, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Hardcover, New, India, 1st, Tarun Chopra
Tarun Chopra is an internationally acclaimed photographer who has produced some of the most stunning photographic art books on India. Each book of his has been a commercial success story in itself, with some titles well into their tenth edition. Art connoisseurs from across the globe collect his photographs. At present, Tarun is working on a project called Threads of Compassion, for which he is travelling around the world and interviewing and photographing world religious readers in their own habitat. The pursuit of this endeavor has made him trek to the Tikal Jungles in Guatemala to meet the Mayan leader, accompany Chief Rabbi to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and photograph the Chief Priest of Greek Orthodox Church conducting the Mass in Athens.
INDIA`S FOUNDING MOMENT
0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 240, Harvard , 2020, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Hardcover, New, India, 1st, Madhav Khosla
How India's Constitution came into being and instituted democracy after independence from British rule.
Britain's justification for colonial rule in India stressed the impossibility of Indian self-government. And the empire did its best to ensure this was the case, impoverishing Indian subjects and doing little to improve their socioeconomic reality. So when independence came, the cultivation of democratic citizenship was a foremost challenge.
Madhav Khosla explores the means India's founders used to foster a democratic ethos. They knew the people would need to learn ways of citizenship, but the path to education did not lie in rule by a superior class of men, as the British insisted. Rather, it rested on the creation of a self-sustaining politics. The makers of the Indian Constitution instituted universal suffrage amid poverty, illiteracy, social heterogeneity, and centuries of tradition. They crafted a constitutional system that could respond to the problem of democratization under the most inhospitable conditions. On January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution the longest in the world came into effect.
31 x 1 x 22.4 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 16, Five Mile, 2008, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Paperback, New, UK, 1st, The Five Mile Press
Whether preparing a class presentation, an individual project or even a poster, these educational packs will help make an ordinary assignment extraordinary! These project packs provide students with key information, fun facts and loads of great activities to help them create the best school projects EVER! Includes 16-page booklet jam- packed with facts and fun ideas. Also contains a removable A4 stencil sheet, a huge wall poster and stickers.
THE FOURTH PESHWA
12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 328, Eka , 2019, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Paperback, New, India, 1st, Ranjit Desai
The Maratha empire that Chhatrapati Shivaji established in 1680 passed into the hands of the Peshwas in the 18th century. The empire, which spanned across large parts of Western, Central and Northern India, suffered a severe setback when the Marathas lost the third battle of Panipat to Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761. The then Peshwa, Nanasaheb Balaji Bajirao, could not recover from the humiliation of his defeat and the devastating loss of his eldest son Vishwasrao and younger brother Sadashivrao, and soon passed away. When the sixteen-year-old Madhavrao succeeded Nanasaheb, he was met with empty coffers, a royal court fraught with internal dis- sensions, and an uncle, Raghunathrao, raring to usurp his throne. He set about resurrecting the empire while keeping the Nizam of Hyderabad and the East India Company at bay. Not only did he revive its lost glory and pride, but also widened its boundaries.
HISTORY MEN
20 x 13 x 1.5 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 Days, 448, Harpercollins , 2019, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days as procurement, N, Hardcover, New, India, 1st, T.C.A. Raghavan
T.C.A. Raghavan has a PhD in history from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been High Commissioner of India to Singapore and to Pakistan. He retired from the Indian Foreign Service in 2015. His first book, Attendant Lords: Bairam Khan and Abdur Rahim, Courtiers and Poets in Mughal India, was awarded the Mohammad Habib Memorial Prize for the best book on medieval Indian history by the Indian History Congress in 2017. He is also the author of The People Next Door: The Curious History of India's Relations with Pakistan (2017). He is currently Director-General of the Indian Council of World Affairs in New Delhi.
MINDNIGHTS MACHINES
22 x 15 x 2.5 cm, Usually ship in 25-30 working Days, 272, Penguin , 2019, Usually ship in 2-3 working Days / If Out of stock will take 25-30 working days for procurement, N, Hardcover, New, 1st , Arun Mohan Sukumar
Every Prime Minister of independent India has guided, if not personally overseen, one prized portfolio: technology. If, in the early years, Nehru and his scientist-advisors retained an iron grip on it, subsequent governments created a bureaucracy that managed everything from the country's crown jewels-its nuclear and space programmes-to solar stoves and mechanized bullock carts.
But a lesser-known political project began on 15 August 1947: the Indian state's undertaking to influence what the citizens thought about technology and its place in society. Beneath its soaring rhetoric on the virtues or vices of technology, the state buried a grim reality: India's inability to develop it at home. The political class sent contradictory signals to the general public. On the one hand, they were asked to develop a scientific temper, on the other, to be wary of becoming enslaved to technology; to be thrilled by the spectacle of a space launch while embracing jugaad, frugal innovation, and the art of 'thinking small'. To mask its failure at building computers, the Indian state decried them in the seventies as expensive, job-guzzling machines. When it urged citizens to welcome them the next decade, the government was, unsurprisingly, met with fierce resistance. From Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi, India's political leadership has tried its best to modernize the nation through technology, but on its own terms and with little success.
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These are some snippets from She Walks, She Leads, which profiles sixteen iconic women in modern India. These leaders tell their stories, up close and personal. Their relentless ambition to shatter the glass ceiling, their pursuit for excellence and the challenges that came their way-all of this is captured vividly in this exclusive anthology. Each chapter is based on extensive research and has never-seen-before photographs of these luminaries. The chapters are followed by interviews with their companions and confidants who have seen them grow over the years. The women leaders profiled in the book come from different fields like banking, media, cinema, sports, fashion, philanthropy and industry.
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This fast-paced and comprehensive account of Nepal today traces the recent past and the present of Nepali politics and geopolitics from the vantage point of an insider who had a ringside view of the developments of the last two decades. This was a turbulent, eventful era which had a transformative impact on the country. In this short span, Nepal experienced the Maoist revolt, the palace massacre, the state of emergency, the royal coup, the people's movement, the republic, the Madhes uprising, the Constituent Assembly, federalism and the new Constitution.
Looking back at these developments, Sudheer Sharma argues that poverty, unemployment and oppression drove the Maoist revolt, and despite its ultimate failure, it played a decisive role in the socio-political transformation of Nepal. Furthermore, the relationship between the Maoists, the monarchy (Durbar) and the Indian establishment (Delhi) is absolutely critical to the understanding of the trajectory of the changes. The Nepal Nexus examines the impact of each of these three strands and tracks the complex interplay between them.
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VIDEO: Metallica and Lou Reed talk album project Lulu
Is James Hetfield 'fired up' about Lulu? Yep!
(Image credit: Agencia Estado/Xinhua Press/Corbis)
The pairing of Metallica and Lou Reed is a polarizing one. Based on fans we've heard from, half think their upcoming LP, Lulu, could be a work of art, while the rest say it's bound to be a load...and we're not referring to Metallica's 1996 album of the same name.
In a new video (above), drummer Lars Ulrich expresses surprise that people are, ahem, surprised at the collaboration. In his view, the idea of the metal masters working with the godfather of punk is "obvious."
The band, along with Reed, discuss the making of Lulu in the 13-minute clip. The record will be released worldwide on 31 October and 1 November in the US. You can listen to Lulu in full here.
In other Metallica-related news, bassist Rob Trujillo confirmed that the band has started work on their own album. "We've got a couple of new songs we have been working on the past couple of weeks," he told GulfNews.com.
"We've been in the studio with Rick Rubin, working on a couple of things, and we're going to be recording during the most of next year. We've got a lot of work ahead of us. But the great thing is that we have sort of already jumped off the launch pad and we're swimming... This is the beginning of something very, very cool."


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Biden asks Trump's surgeon general to step down before he's even sworn in
President-elect Joe Biden is revamping outgoing President Trump's coronavirus approach before he even takes office.On Wednesday morning, Biden asked Surgeon General Jerome Adams, whom Trump nominated for a four-year term back in 2017, to step down from his post. Biden has already announced his intention to nominate former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to the post, but will install an acting surgeon general in the meantime, The Washington Post reports.The nation's top doctor is appointed for four-year terms; Adams took office in Sept. 2017, allowing him to stay on through this September. But amid the Trump administration's bungling of the COVID-19 crisis, it seems Biden wants a fresh start. He'll even bypass Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz, a career civil servant, in naming an acting top doctor to take Adams' spot, the Post reports.Adams acknowledged his forced resignation in a statement, which focused more on smoking cessation and other health crises than on COVID-19. > I've been asked by the Biden team to step down as Surgeon General. Its been the honor of my life to serve this Nation, and I will do all I can to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve and maintain health. See my full statement at: https://t.co/pCkbpealt8> > -- U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) January 20, 2021More stories from theweek.com 7 brutally funny cartoons about Trump's White House exit Bernie Sanders steals the inauguration with his grumpy chic outfit New coronavirus variants may cut vaccine effectiveness
Key witness in court fight to free a man imprisoned for life is murdered in South Dade
A key witness in a legal fight to free a man who spent more than 40 years in prison for killing a tourist at a North Miami Beach motel was found shot dead in his red pickup truck near his West Perrine boarding home Monday.
US rejects Ford, Mazda requests to avoid Takata recalls
The U.S. government's highway safety agency has rejected a request from Ford and Mazda to avoid recalling about 3 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday the ammonium nitrate propellant used to inflate the driver's air bags is showing signs of decay and poses a safety risk. Vehicles included are the 2007 through 2011 Ford Ranger; the 2006 through 2012 Ford Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln MKZ; the 2006 through 2011 Mercury Milan; the 2007 through 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.
Plunged into virus 'dark winter,' Biden must lead US out
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Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable and Terp Racing's Grade 2 winner Still Having Fun, based at Laurel Park with trainer Tim Keefe, is scheduled to make his next start in the seven-furlong H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) Aug. 25 at Saratoga Race Course.
After giving consideration to both the one-mile Dwyer (G2) July 7 at Belmont Park and the 6 ½-furlong Amsterdam (G2) July 28 at Saratoga, his connections opted to give Still Having Fun a brief freshening and point for the $500,000 Jerkens, previously run as the King's Bishop.
Still Having Fun, a 3-year-old bay son of Old Fashioned, rallied from ninth in a 10-horse field to win the seven-furlong Woody Stephens (G2) June 9 at Belmont, on the eve of the Belmont Stakes (G1). It was the first career graded win for Keefe and his colt, who opened 2018 with victories in the Frank Whiteley Jr. and Miracle Wood over the winter at Laurel.
"He's doing great right now," Keefe said. "He came out of the last race super. He still goes out six days a week, je just does a lot more jogging. It's a little bit more relaxing. I haven't breezed him since the race; I may do something maybe this weekend or next weekend with him. I'll kind of let him tell me.
Keefe earned his 500th career victory July 7 at Laurel with runaway maiden winner Ticker Tape Parade. He has never won a race at Saratoga, but did finish third by a length and a head with 22-1 long shot Strike Zone in a 1 1/8-mile turf claimer on Aug. 25, 2001 – one race after eventual Horse of the Year Point Given's victory in the Travers.


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Victim in murder-suicide had a 'true heart of gold'
Victim was a 27-year-old mother of two
Updated: 5:40 PM EDT Oct 3, 2016
Christina Mora
WEBVTT A COUPLE IS FOUND DEAD IN AN APPARENT MURDER SUICIDE. >> THEIR 11-MONTH-OLD WAS IN THE HOUSE AT THE TIME. >> THE MAN SHOT HER, THEN TURNED THE GUN ON HIMSELF. WE HAVE MORE FROM POLICE HEADQUARTERS. >> Reporter: BRITTANY GREEN WAS HAD A LITTLE BOY AND LITTLE GIRL. GREEN'S MOTHER TELLS ME THOSE TWO CHILDREN WERE HER LIFE. THIS QUIET CORNER OF LOUISVILLE'S NEIGHBORHOOD IS STILL IN SHOCK AFTER WHAT UNFOLDED 24 HOURS AGO. >> SADNESS. DEVASTATED, I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT ANYTHING LIKE THAT HAPPENED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. >> Reporter: HOMICIDE DETECTIVES SAY THE MAN WHO LIVES HERE SHOT AND KILLED HIS GIRLFRIEND 27-YEAR-OLD BRITTANY GREEN, THEN HIMSELF. THEIR 11-MONTH-OLD BABY GIRL WAS IN THE HOME, THOUGH THEY'RE NOT SAYING IF THE CHILD WAS IN THE ROOM AT THE TIME. >> I HOPE THEY DID NOT. >> Reporter: THE COUPLE WAS NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE VIOLENCE IS TOUGH TO HANDLE. >> IT SEEMS LIKE IT KIND OF HITS YOU CLOSE TO HOME. WHY IS THAT? >> BECAUSE I WANT TO HAVE COMPASSION, AND I'M A PEOPLE PERSON, AND I LOVE EVERYBODY. >> Reporter: YEAH. GREEN'S MOTHER SAYS HER DAUGHTER NEVER MET A STRANGER, THAT SHE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. >> TRAUMATIC SITUATION FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. >> Reporter: THIS IS THE 88TH HOMICIDE CASE OF THE YEAR FOR LOUISVILLE. THEY NEVER THOUGHT THEIR DAUGHTER WOULD BECOME PART OF THAT IS THE STICK. THEY HOPE PEOPLE WILL REALIZE VIOLENCE IS NOT THE ANSWER. >> THAT THEY'RE LOVED AND DON'T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS AND THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE TO HELP THEM. >> Reporter: ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 72 PERCENT OF MURDER/SUICIDES INVOLVE AN INTIMATE PARTNER, AND 94 PERCENT
The mother of Brittney Green, 27, confirms her daughter was killed Sunday in a murder-suicide in southwest Louisville. Green's boyfriend, Tony Deshawn Brown, 27, shot and killed her, then turned the gun on himself, said authorities. The couple's 11-month-old baby girl was inside the home at the time. The coroner said Green died of a single gunshot wound and Brown died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. A quiet corner of Louisville's Hallmark neighborhood is still in shock after what unfolded. "Sadness, devastated, I couldn't believe it, I was upset about it, I just couldn't believe it, that anything like that would happen in our neighborhood," said Cynthia, a neighbor who lives near Oregon avenue. Green's mother said her daughter never met a stranger and she had a true heart of gold. Green was a mother of two; a little girl and little boy. The children are now with family. "Traumatic situation for family and friends I'm sure, it's a very tragic thing that happened, very unfortunate," said Dwight Mitchell, Louisville Metro Police Department spokesman. Green's death is Louisville's 88th homicide case of the year. Neighbors hope people will realize violence isn't the answer. "Let them know that they are being loved and they don't have to live like this, and there are people out there to help them," said Cynthia.
The mother of Brittney Green, 27, confirms her daughter was killed Sunday in a murder-suicide in southwest Louisville.
Green's boyfriend, Tony Deshawn Brown, 27, shot and killed her, then turned the gun on himself, said authorities. The couple's 11-month-old baby girl was inside the home at the time.
The coroner said Green died of a single gunshot wound and Brown died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A quiet corner of Louisville's Hallmark neighborhood is still in shock after what unfolded.
"Sadness, devastated, I couldn't believe it, I was upset about it, I just couldn't believe it, that anything like that would happen in our neighborhood," said Cynthia, a neighbor who lives near Oregon avenue.
Green's mother said her daughter never met a stranger and she had a true heart of gold. Green was a mother of two; a little girl and little boy. The children are now with family.
"Traumatic situation for family and friends I'm sure, it's a very tragic thing that happened, very unfortunate," said Dwight Mitchell, Louisville Metro Police Department spokesman.
Green's death is Louisville's 88th homicide case of the year. Neighbors hope people will realize violence isn't the answer.
"Let them know that they are being loved and they don't have to live like this, and there are people out there to help them," said Cynthia.


River Bluff forward J.T. Reeves grabs the rebound from Lexington's Bradley Foulks. Thomas Grant Jr. photos.
The first-ever undefeated regular season by the Lexington boys' basketball team was earned in dramatic fashion Thursday night in "The Swamp".
Senior guard Mason Carver's floater with .9 seconds left gave the third-ranked Wildcats a 58-56 victory over archrival and seventh ranked River Bluff. The victory completed a 26-0 regular season which included claiming the Region 5-5A championship with an 8-0 mark.
This was also the second game-winner in a week for Carver, who finished with a game-high 26 points, and capped a comeback from as many as 10 points down in the second half.
Much like another former Wildcat/head coach, the Gators' Benjamin Lee had his team prepared with a gameplan in the rematch. Using the height advantage to dominate in the post River Bluff ran its offense through senior forward J.T. Reeves who delivered a team-high 19 points.
When Reeves was not frustrating the Wildcats down low, Terrill Windom and Andrew Robinson provided outside shooting. They combined for 25 points and were near-perfect from the field early in the fourth quarter.
Back-to-back three-pointers by Jonathan Corley, who had 10 points, and Ryan Green, who finished with 11, helped Lexington tie the game at 50-50. River Bluff answered with four straight points, including a one-handed alley-oop slam dunk by Booker Cusaac off the assist from Windom.
A three-point play by Carver with 1:15 left brought the Wildcats to within 54-53. With 26 seconds left, Bradley Foulks connected on a three-pointer to give Lexington a 56-54 lead. It was the senior's only field goal of the night.
Lexington point guard Ryan Green dribbles past River Bluff's Terrill Windom.
Reeves was fouled with 12.9 seconds left and made both free throws. On the final possession, Carver went into isolation, drove between two River Bluff defenders, and pulled up from another eight feet to float a short jumper into the nets.
Celebratory Lexington students stormed the floor and even tossed confetti onto the floor in the visitor's section. Once order was restored, River Bluff attempted a fullcourt inbounds pass that was intercepted, fittingly by Carver, to end the game.
Lexington will open the playoffs Wednesday at Wildcat Gymnasium and have homefield advantage through the first three rounds.


Delaware and Nevada aren't the only states where it's possible to set up a company without saying who owns it. In California, too, owners can set up a limited liability company, or LLC, without telling state officials who's behind the curtain.
Some LLCs do list their owners, but those owners are sometimes other LLCs or other types of corporate entities. Paul Graney, a partner at accounting firm Marcum, said that's another reason it can be difficult to figure out who really owns a company.
"You could set up a string of five, six, seven LLCs in different states," Graney said. "It's going to be hard to trace all the way through. Where does the shell game finally stop?"


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I already did an interview with Chris, singer and guitarist in Elliott after the release of their second album "False cathedrals". Now "Song in the air", the third album from Elliott is out and once again it's beautiful, magnificent and intriguing. Reason enough for me to hook up another time with Chris and ask him about the latest things going on in the world of Elliott.
Hey Chris how are you doing? Probably you don't remember me, but I did an interview with you after "False cathedrals" came out but I guess I haven't been the only one so you surely won't remember :-) When I asked you how you'd be doing, you said: "Currently I'm doing fine, just trying to stay warm as winter approaches." As winter is over now, what's your condition right now?
I'm great. Traveling across the US. Playing as many shows as we can.
Your new album "Song in the air" is once again a great one. In my opinion it can be seen as a natural development after "False cathedrals". I mean the difference between "U.S. songs" and "False cathedrals" was pretty big, but the difference between the second and the third album aren't that big. Would you agree? How do you see the development Elliott has made since "False cathedrals"?
It's a bit more natural for the listener. All the changes over the years make sense to us because of live shows and the process of writing during that time. Now we have our sound and can tweak it developing it in subtle ways.
When I first listened to "Song in the air" I thought that you once again did a great record, but I missed one "super hit" like "Drive on to me". After a couple of times many hymns appeared from out of nowhere, just like "Beijing (too many people)". Now the question: Do you think that with a record like "Song in the air" you will make all your current fans happy, but as there's no "typical radio single" on it do you think it will be difficult to reach a broader audience?
It was intentional we were looking to write a album steering away from singles. We wanted something you could listen to from beginning to end and get something from it instead of picking a couple songs to listen to. Some artist don't give their audience the respect they deserve. People are looking for something to sink their teeth into something with substance. Hopefully we can provide that.
If I am right the album was recorded at your own studio in Louisville? Did you feel now was the right time to finally record there?
Yes it was a difficult thing to do and took forever but I'm glad we did it.
As you produced the album on your own and Kevin engineered and mixed it I'm curious if you can imagine going to another studio in the future and working with a producer who comes from outside the band?
We will I promise. It was just too much to take on it was draining to all of us.
Who came up with the idea of using a real string quartet this time instead of keyboards? The string parts fit excellent to the songs by the way. How did you get exactly these four guys to play strings on the album?
Kevin helped put it together and did the arrangements. Christen Frederickson pulled the musicians together (all female) and they recorded everything in one take.
I saw you on your last tour through Germany where you used samples to reproduce all the effects. Will you do that for future tours, too, or will there finally be a fifth member handling the keyboards?
Our fifth member is what you saw, a large black box we call Leon. Leon takes care of us, we love him (Let's give a big hand for Leon - Stefan).
Speaking of touring: I guess you are looking forward to going on the road again, aren't you? When will the tour start and with which band(s) are you playing? Do you know yet when you're coming over to Europe?
In the US we are touring with Further Seems Forever, Mae, Vendetta Red and tons of great local acts in two separate tours. We will be in Europe sometime this summer.
I heard that you first planned to do an EP after you came home from tour, but you ended up writing more and more songs so that you finally recorded a full length album. Is that right? Was this EP ever planned and how did you end up doing a full length?
Your right we just kept writing and it turned into "Song in the air". It just made more sense this way.
The recording of "Song in the air" was the first time when you worked with Benjamin and Jason in the studio, right? How did that work out? I mean you have been on tour with both of them for a long time, but how about the studio atmosphere?
Everyone worked together fine. Benny works on his own schedule, it's either there or not. But its exciting that way. We wrote and rewrote songs, it was a tedious process.
How long did it take to record "Song in the air"? How did you work: Which instrument came first and which was the last one to be recorded? Did you have any time schedule for each day or was it more spontaneous?
Almost a year and a half we took our time. Songs would come in be complete and then torn apart. Lyrics were rewritten, it was a very democratic process.
The last tour through Europe was the first time for you in Europe if I am right. What were your impressions concerning the people and the single countries you visited? Any major differences between them and between themand the US?
Huge, Europeans have a better outlook on live music. They respect what's happening and are honest. The US is corrupt on all levels especially the music industry.
I guess we're at the end of this interview. Did you like it and do you have anything to add?
Thanks so much, I hope it came out ok. Chris.


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Budget 2021 Updates 1
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered the Budget 2021 statement in Parliament yesterday. DPM outlined our focus and strategy to innovate, capture new opportunities, and invest in the future to emerge stronger from this crisis together.
The following booklet and infographics prepared by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) give businesses an overview of the various initiatives and schemes. You may also wish to read DPM's full speech on the MOF website.
Budget Booklet
Summary Infographic 1
COVID-19 Resilience Package
Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)
Singapore Green Plan 2030
Towards Cleaner and Greener Transport
Budget 2021: Emerging Stronger Together sets out the Government's plans to continue to tackle our immediate challenges, and build a stronger Singapore that is economically vibrant, socially cohesive, and a sustainable home for all in the new normal. The Government will commit a total of $107 billion in Financial Year 2021 to support these plans.
Relief for Recovery
An $11 billion COVID-19 Resilience Package (CRP) will address Singapore's immediate needs to safeguard the health of Singaporeans, continue support for workers and businesses where needed, and provide more targeted support for worst-hit sectors.
The Jobs Support Scheme will be extended for sectors that continue to be hard-hit for a total cost of $2.9 billion in FY2021, including earlier committed amounts. The CRP will also meet commitments under the first tranche of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, which includes the Jobs Growth Incentive and financing schemes for enterprises. It also funds the COVID-19 Recovery Grant, which provides support to workers and self-employed persons who lost jobs or experienced significant income loss.
Emerging Stronger with Skilled Workers and Innovative Businesses
Over the next three years, $24 billion will be allocated to enable our firms and workers to emerge stronger. The Government will:
Build a vibrant business sector and an ecosystem for innovation.
Facilitate access to capital to enable businesses to innovate, transform and scale.
For the next phase of industry transformation, the Government will move beyond support for individual companies to focus on the transformation of entire value chains, starting with the Built Environment sector through the new Growth and Transformation Scheme.
Allocate an additional $5.4 billion to a second tranche of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, including an extension of the Jobs Growth Incentive. The SGUnited Skills, SGUnited Traineeships, and SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways programmes will also be extended to support workers who require additional support before landing a job.
Moderate Singapore's reliance on foreign labour, as well as complement local workforce with foreign specialist skills and expertise. The Capability Transfer Programme will also be extended to support foreign-to-local skills transfer.
Building a Sustainable Home for All
Budget 2021 introduced several measures under the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to harness technology, promote green finance and for the public sector to lead by example.
This includes, setting aside $60 million for a new Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support technology adoption in the agri-food sector.
A car-lite society will continue to be the main goal for domestic transport. Along with investments in public transportation, the Government will introduce various measures to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and discourage the use of internal combustion engine vehicles.
The Government will take the lead by issuing green bonds on select public infrastructure projects.
The public sector will commit to more ambitious sustainability goals under the new GreenGov.SG initiative.
Our Fiscal Strategy
As DPM Heng said in his Budget 2021 statement, the Government's fiscal approach must strike a careful balance between addressing Singapore's immediate needs and meeting our longer-term structural needs in a responsible manner. The Government proposes to fund the COVID-19 Resilience Package through a draw on Past Reserves, given the extraordinary and temporary nature of the measures. President Halimah Yacob has given her in-principle support.
The Government intends to issue new bonds under a proposed Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Act (SINGA), to finance major, long-term infrastructure that benefit current and future generations.
In the coming years, Singapore's fiscal situation is expected to tighten as its needs continue to grow. To finance recurrent spending needs, the Government announced in Budget 2018 that we would need to raise the GST rate sometime from 2021 to 2025. This will not take effect in 2021, as announced at the Unity Budget in February 2020, but the move will be needed some time during 2022 to 2025, and sooner rather than later, subject to the economic outlook.


PITTSBURGH – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with one American per minute dying as a result of a coronary event.
As American Heart Month begins in February, West Penn Allegheny Health System cardiologists Indu G. Poornima, MD, and Venkatraman Srinivasan, MD, want to spread the word that following simple preventive strategies can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease.
"We know a great deal about the genetic factors and lifestyle factors that put a person at risk for heart disease, and we know that patients can control many of these factors," said Dr. Srinivasan, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at West Penn Hospital.
Don't smoke. It greatly increases your heart disease risk.
If you have high blood pressure, take your medication. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but is a leading cause of heart disease.
Exercise. A 30-minute walk most days of the week will do the trick.
Monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels with regular visits to a physician.
Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, and limit your consumption of fatty and salty foods.
Keep your weight in check. Losing weight is tough, so keep tabs on the scale and scale back your portions when the number goes up.
For selected individuals, daily aspirin may be a good prevention strategy. Ask your doctor.
Read the labels on foods. Avoid foods with trans fat or high levels of saturated fat.
Find a way to manage your stress. Exercise, meditation, prayer, time with loved ones – whatever works for you.
Limit drinks to less than one a day for women, less than two a day for men.


The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the sacking of the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, proves the party's aversion for corruption.
This was according to APC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who said this in a statement on Monday.
Bolaji hoped that the SGF's sack will instill President Buhari's trust in the hearts of Nigerians.
"Few days ago when the president directed the dismissal of Abdulrasheed Maina, some people say that is right, but what about the suspended SGF.
"But the President, by virtue of the position he occupies, is the only one who has all the information and he would do what is necessary at the right time.
"We have been vindicated and it shows that the president has not in any way waiver in his commitment not to tolerate corruption at any level no matter who is involved," he stated.
On his part, the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption, Itse Sagay, said Babachir's sack was rather belated.
"I think there has been a consensus on this and that was overdue, there has been too much delay.
"Although I will like to put a caveat that government usually has a lot more information than the rest of us as the delay might have been discretionary due to the information they had.
"I was patient and I definitely endorse the final decision that has been taken," Sagay said.
Sacked alongside SGF Babachir was the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke.
Presidential Buhari had since replaced the ousted SGF with Mr. Boss Mustapha, who was the Director-General of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).


In the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, one that originated in and owes its severity to developments in the home mortgage market, it is nice to be able to report some good news about this market. The newly chartered EnTitle Insurance Co. is now offering title insurance directly to borrowers through its Web site, www.entitledirect.com. The premiums charged by EDI undercut those of existing insurers by about 35 percent.


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WWE Files NXT-Related Trademarks
Big plans for WWE NXT
21 September, 2022 8:00 PM
In another sign that WWE's global localisation plans are no longer on the shelf, the company filed to trademark 'NXT Europe' and 'NXT Global' on September 16 with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
The trademarks were filed to be used for professional wrestling shows, among other purposes.
NXT Europe was established in August when WWE shuttered NXT UK. The new European brand is set to launch in 2023. Some NXT UK talents were retained by the company and moved to NXT in the United States.
NXT Global would seemingly be used for WWE's expansion around the world, with Triple H recently telling Ariel Helwani that the long-term goal is to have products across the globe that would compete with each other while acting as a feeder system for Raw and SmackDown.
Triple H previously had plans for global localisation that would have seen NXT territories be set up around the world. Those plans were shelved in 2020, though, after the COVID-19 pandemic got underway.
The Game has since acquired more power in WWE following Vince McMahon's resignation in July 2022 and Triple H is now the Chief Content Officer.
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