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Cabinet approves shutdown procedures - by Barbados Today July 7, 2019
Cabinet has approved the revised Policy Framework and Standard Operating Procedures for the Systematic Shutdown and Reactivation of Barbados.
These procedures will be activated in the event of a severe weather, tropical storm or hurricane warning being issued by the Barbados Meteorological Service, in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Emergency Management Advisory Council.
Under the revised policy, government, through the Minister of Home Affairs, will issue a National Shutdown Administrative Instruction to shut down the country, following consultation with the relevant agencies in relation to the threat.
However, the document dated June 2019, indicates that the National Shutdown would be done on a staggered basis to ensure that key elements of national operations are followed to maintain an effective level of operation for as long as possible, while facilitating the systematic closure of non-essential operations.
According to the schedule for the national shutdown, visitors will be given an opportunity to leave the island 36 to 48 hours ahead of the expected impact, depending on flight availability.
All educational institutions, including schools, pre-schools, day care centres (both for children and the elderly) and the Barbados Community College, will close 24 hours ahead of impact, while visitors will also be given a final opportunity to leave the island.
All non-essential services of the public and private sectors must shut down 18 hours ahead of impact, while public shelters will be activated 12 to 18 hours ahead.
Except for the emergency services, such as the Royal Barbados Police Force, the Barbados Fire Service, the Emergency Ambulance Service, hospitals and the Department of Emergency Management, the entire country will be on shut down six hours ahead of impact.
Essential services in the private sector have been identified as utility companies, supermarkets, mini-marts, shops, pharmacies, general stores, including hardware stores and lumberyards, companies that provide public transportation and telecommunication providers.
Persons are asked to note that no response will be available by responder agencies during impact.
Meanwhile, an all-clear will be issued to the general public after the Director of the Meteorological Services has determined that the weather system no longer poses a threat to Barbados, and after collaboration with the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
Public officers are expected to return to work during normal working hours following an all clear notification issued by the NEOC, after consultation with the Head of the Public Service and Cabinet Secretary. A
ll statements on the situation will be made by government officials, with support from the Chief Information Officer of the Barbados Government Information Service, and if necessary, through the National Emergency Broadcast System.
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The political situation in Madagascar is unstable, especially in central Antananarivo and the Ambohijatovo, Lac Anosy, Antaninarenina and Analakely areas. Violence is possible at any large gatherings and political or military installations. It is advised to travel with an established agency, and solo travellers should continually monitor the local media. Precautions against opportunistic crime, especially in the urban areas, should be taken. Pickpockets operate at the airport and in crowded areas such as markets. Travellers should carry a photocopy of their passport at all times. At night, avoid walking around city centres and road travel outside urban areas as there have been occasional hold-ups on the main routes. The height of the cyclone season is from January to March and affects the coastal regions. Piracy is a significant concern in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, and there have been several attacks against private vessels and kidnappings.
Do not photograph military or police establishments while in Madagascar. Identification should be carried at all times by visitors. In rural areas, locals may abide by a number of taboos called fady, which should be respected by visitors at all times.
The international dialling code for Madagascar is +261. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). To make an international call to Madagascar, the dialling code of 261 must be followed by a two-digit operator code (e.g. 34 for TELMA, the most reliable), then the regional code (e.g. 22 for Antananarivo) and then the five-digit number. A GSM 900 network is in use, covering major cities and main roads, and some operators have also introduced 3G networks. Public internet access exists in large cities.
Visitors may bring 500 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 500g tobacco, as well as one bottle of alcohol into the country without incurring import duty.


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How Concheros Use Dance to Connect With Their Indigenous Roots
Dozens of Azteca dancers, clad in regalia, came together during Austin's largest Día de los Muertos celebration.
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Conchero dancers participate in Austin's Viva La Vida parade.
Photograph by Cat Cardenas
As Azteca dancers approached a waiting crowd of onlookers at Austin's annual Viva la Vida Festival—the city's largest Día de los Muertos celebration—earlier this fall, the ayoyote shells on their ankles rattled.
Clad in feathered headdresses and regalia featuring the skulls or pelts of coyotes or jaguars, Azteca dancers (also known as Concheros) participate in a pre-Columbian tradition as a way of maintaining or rediscovering a connection with their indigenous roots. Popularized during the Chicano movement of the sixties and seventies, Azteca dance grew with the creation of hundreds of groups throughout Mexico and in Mexican American communities in the United States. Their motions and rhythms represent the survival of centuries of colonization and cultural suppression.
Near the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, dozens of Aztecas came together to dance down Congress Avenue. Propelled forward by the heartbeat of a drum, every aspect of the dance is intentional. Different movements are meant to mimic the natural world by evoking the wind or rain, and the colors of each costume represent sacred elements including fire, earth, and water. Typically, the dancers are surrounded by a haze of smoke created by burning copal, an aromatic tree resin. This is meant to symbolize the sun—the creator of life.
Ortega Velasquez often chooses to depict himself as the jaguar during performances because "it's the strongest warrior in Aztec culture."
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While some dancers have participated in the annual parade for years, others made their debut in October. "It makes me feel connected to the earth," says dancer Paola Zuniga. "For me, it's about appreciating the blessings that god gives us."
Many Aztecas dance barefoot, either as a form of sacrifice or as a way of connecting with the earth. They fasten ayoyotes—hard shells from the ayoyote tree—to their ankles and wrists. These act as a percussive instrument while the dancers' movements are meant to mimic the sound of rain.
Traditionally, Azteca dancers have earned their feathers (from macaws) one by one, one after each performance. Though ancient Aztec headdresses made use of feathers from birds indigenous to Mexico, modern-day Aztecas often incorporate long brown-and-gold pheasant feathers.
Azteca dances are intended as a celebration of Earth and its creations, but they're also storytelling devices. Because of this, many dancers emulate or take on the characteristics of certain animals in service of the story. Aided by musical instruments or elements of their costume, the dancers transform into animals like parrots or jaguars.
Martin Tapia of Austin has been dancing for ten years, but he says he still has much to learn. "Wherever we dance, we're using that time to show people our culture," he says. "We're celebrating the fact that we're still alive, we're still standing, even if our temples, our customs, our way of life was destroyed. Our roots keep sprouting."
For years, Guillermina Ortiz had been gathering the courage to join an Azteca dance group. Originally from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, she had seen a few of the groups since moving to Austin and finally joined one this year, performing for the first time at the Viva la Vida Parade in October. "It was beautiful," she says. "I could be so tired, but after going to dance, I feel so alive."
Many dancers hope to pass the tradition on to their children.
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Battered and bloody, Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reportedly scrawled a confession inside the hull of a boat police found him in after a day-long manhunt. The note says the April marathon bombing was revenge for US actions against Muslims.
The confession specifically named US military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq as motives for the attack, and called the Boston Marathon bombing victims 'collateral damage' in the same vein that Muslim civilians had been killed in American led wars, CBS news reports.
"When you attack one Muslim, you attack all Muslims," the note allegedly added.
Dzhokhar reportedly declared he did not mourn the death of his older brother Tamerlan – the other suspect in the bombings, who died from injured received during a shootout with police – saying he was already a martyr in paradise. Dzhokhar added that he expected to join his brother in the afterlife.
Law enforcement sources told the network the wall the note had been scribbled on was riddled with bullet holes. Police unloaded a volley of shots after Dzhokhar lifted up the tarpaulin, claiming they feared he had another bomb.
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Blessed Rosalie Rendu
Jeanne- Marie Rendu (Sister Rosalie), daughter of Antoine Rendu and Marie-Anne Laracine, was born 9 September 1786 at Confort, in the district of Gex in the Jura Mountains of southeastern France near the Swiss border. She lived her whole life as a Daughter of Charity, some 53 years, in the Mouffetard district, the poorest quarter of Paris.
1802 entered the Daughters of Charity
1803 received the habit and is placed at the Maison Saint-Martin
1807 pronounced her vows for the first time
1815 became superior (Sister Servant) of the Maison Saint-Martin
1830 Revolution; placement of postulants at the rue de l'Épée-de-Bois
1831 Archbishop de Quélen and other clergy sheltered at the rue de l'Épée-de-Bois
1833 began mentoring the first members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
1840 worked with the newly re-established Ladies of Charity, began expansion of the works of the house
1848 Revolution; house became a refuge and a field hospital
1852 awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor by Napoléon III
1853 sight began to fail; health worsened
1856 death; funeral attended by an estimated 50,000 people of all sectors of society
1953 Diocesan Process of Beatification opened in Paris
2003 beatified by Pope John Paul II
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On 25 May 1802 Sister Rosalie entered the Seminary (novitiate) at the Motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, rue du Vieux-Colombier in Paris. In her effort to give her very best in this new life, her health weakened so she was sent to the house of the Daughters of Charity in the Mouffetard area in the hope that the change would help her to regain her strength.
The thirst for action, devotion and service that burned within Sister Rosalie could not have found a better place to be quenched. There disease, unhealthy slums and destitution were the daily lot of the inhabitants who were struggling just to survive. Sister Rosalie blossomed among the people who would rapidly become her "Beloved Poor."
In the beginning, she accompanied the sisters of the house visiting the sick and the poor in their homes. She also taught catechism and reading to little girls in the free school. Sister Rosalie thrived and, in 1807, she made vows for the first time. All her qualities of devotedness, natural authority, humility, compassion and her organizational abilities would soon be revealed. Thus in 1815, she would be named Sister Servant (local superior) of the house.
As the one responsible for her Community, Sister Rosalie received the mission of mentoring each of her Sisters, providing formation for the new members and leadership for their Community life. She carried this out with the greatest of care, communicating her love and joy of service.
As the years passed, ever attentive to new deprivations, Sister Rosalie expanded the works of the house: a school and visits to the sick in their homes, adding a free clinic, a day nursery, a day shelter for children, too young for the school, a practical training center and a social center for older girls. At the same time she reached out to others to share in the Vincentian mission.
Sister Rosalie was the "good mother of all" without distinction of religion, political persuasion, or social status. With one hand, she received from the rich, with the other she gave to the poor. To the rich Sister Rosalie gave the joy of doing good works. Often one could see her in the parlor of the house with her "beloved Poor" as well as bishops, priests, government officials, wealthy women and university students. Among them were Frédéric Ozanam and the first members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Tenderly and respectfully Sr. Rosalie and the sisters of the house mentored these generous young men and other students. She recommended patience, leniency and courtesy to them. "Love the poor, do not blame them too much… remember that the poor are even more sensitive to your behavior than to help." Above all she led by her example: "Every day, in all kinds of weather, Sister Rosalie crisscrossed the streets and alleyways that climbed to the Panthéon, the south side of the Hill of St. Geneviève …. With her rosary in her hand and a heavy basket on her arm, she walked with hurried steps for she knew that the poor were waiting for her! "
She would speak to God of this family in distress as the father no longer had any work, of that elderly person who risked dying alone in an attic: "Never have I prayed so well as in the streets", she would say. Her faith, solid as a rock and clear as a spring, revealed Jesus Christ in all circumstances. Her prayer life was intense, as a Sister affirmed, "…she continually lived in the presence of God. She had a difficult mission to fulfill and we were always assured of seeing her go to the chapel or finding her on her knees in her office".
With her sister companions and her vast network of collaborators, she untiringly cared for, fed, visited, and consoled others! Gifted with a keen sensitivity, she had empathy for all suffering. "There is something that is choking me", she said, "and takes away my appetite… the thought that so many families lack bread". For the service of her Beloved Poor, she dared to undertake everything with intelligence and boldness. Nothing would stop her if it enabled them to rise from their misery.
Sister Rosalie did not question the established order nor did she support rebellion. In order to fight against injustice and poverty, she awakened the conscience of those in power or those with money, she worked toward the education of the children and the youth of poor families and, to respond to emergencies, she encouraged sharing. She "organized charity".
During the years of Revolution, both in 1830 and 1848, Sister Rosalie and her Sisters cared for the wounded – rioters or soldiers alike. People who were in jeopardy found refuge at the sisters' house on the rue de l'Épée-de-Bois. Their house became a refuge and a field hospital.
The last few years of Sister Rosalie's life were painful as her health worsened and her sight diminished. She was no longer able to visit her "beloved poor" on a regular basis yet her reputation continued to grow. The emperor, Napoléon III awarded her the Cross of the Legion of Honor, a military honor that only four women had received until recent times.
She experienced in her life as a "simple Daughter of Charity" the truth of the words of Vincent de Paul in 1660, "… certainly it is the great secret of the spiritual life to abandon to God all that we love by abandoning ourselves to all that he will. Pray for me."And it would be this simple Daughter of Charity who would be honored at her funeral, 9 February 1856.It was attended by an estimated 50,000 persons of every sector of society and every political and religious persuasion. From that day onward, flowers always decorate her grave.
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Experimental music theorises that the definition of "music" can be challenged. Music is said to be "sound organised in time", the key word being organised. Ergo, experimental music, to challenge this, must be somehow disorganised. It must arranged in a manner which takes the ideal notion of music well outside its comfort zone and into a place where there is little concurrence between the notes, and relationship between the music and listener. The Wikipedia article on music opens with: "Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time". "Sound and silence". Silence is the word I want to emphasise. Silence is ofen underestimated in its role in shaping a piece's aesthetic and emotional drive. Especially for a non-musician like myself, we're less inclined to consider the importance of the rests in a bar of music: intermittent bits of nothingness that help pattern and organise what ultimately becomes the very art form it is.
Ambient music falls somewhere within the scope of what I established above. It is a genre I've always considered to be outside the traditional forms of music, both in its production and reception, but still realises some kinds of organisation. Silence, especially, is a component whose significance is amplified in the context of ambient music. Composed with such subtlety and lethargy, the notes sparse and minimal, the environment soaked with atmosphere waiting to be absorbed in the most passive albeit emotional possible sense by the listener. The word "ambient" by definition means "all enveloping", which is kind of ironic considering how dispersed everything is in the music. When I think "ambient", I think of ambient noise: radio static, white noise, a running shower… all persistent sounds that remain theoretically uninterrupted. No, in music, it is the intermittent silence that gives us the feel of ambience. I suppose it's not "silence" per se, but rather gaps that allow the notes to resonate, reverberate, linger and densen the atmosphere, ultimately supporting the model of total envelopment.
As with most music, ambient music is bluntly a tool to define one's emotions. It finds itself more as an outlet for tranquility, relaxation, as a means to dilute tension. What tenser and anxiety-ridden space is there than an airport terminal, which is why when Eno wrote Music for Airports, he encouraged it to be looped at terminals. It's put to use almost for the same reason white noise and running showers are used to mask the ringing that plagues victims of tinnitus. Slowing down the pulse, lullabying us to sleep, loosening tension, and deepening breaths are only a handful of things it can do.
Why the lengthy introduction to ambient music? Why did I have to spell it out? Because this double album is perfectly it. It can almost be considered the quintessential example of the genre, one that encapsulates all the aspects of ambient music that fit in nicely into place.
Robin Guthrie, of the highly influential Cocteau Twins, and Harold Budd, a master of ambient composition, are no strangers. Budd collaborated with the Cocteau Twins back in 1988 on The Moon and the Melodies, and then recently with a solo Guthrie on the score to Gregg Araki's Mysterious Skin. Considering the pure and utter heartbreaking beauty of this soundtrack, which I can personally regard as a masterpiece from every possible angle, I knew that the utter perfection between the collaborative efforts of these individuals would ultimately bring them together once again. The gentle, haunting synths of Guthrie and piano of Budd complement each other in an almost uncannily destined way.
The two albums: After the Night Falls and Before the Day Breaks (I have yet to work out which comes first–I'm guessing Night, but either way it's dark) are a pair of complementary works obviously intended to be released hand-in-hand. It'd be tedious to go through the pieces because they all more or less follow a similar pattern. This is in no way a shortcoming (in a conversation I once had with the mighty Jordan Volz, I quote: "ambient music gets away with being samey"), as it is more in the way the emotional effect reiterates itself which gives an illusion of sameyness. The instrumentation is employed to craft the layers with brooding thoughtfulness. Underlying the sparsely-struck keys of Budd's piano which resonates in a slow, poignant, heartfelt manner is a layer of lingering reverb. If it's not the piano, it's the shimmering echoes of Guthrie's guitar, which immerse themselves in reverb reminding one of the haunting ambient melodies of Labradford. The layering here is the key, notes in the more melodic layers spreading themselves out to form silence (if one chooses to disregard the drone). Both albums end on louder, faster anomalies, coyly entitled "Turn Off the Sun" and "Turn on the Moon", exhibiting heavier guitar riffs and the presence of drumming not unlike Robin Guthrie's solo instrumental (almost post-rock) works.
While not being a massive departure from one another, or even from the Mysterious Skin soundtrack for that matter, it is a formation resultant of genii that one honestly would not want to see change substanially. They should honestly just consider forming a permanent duo, perhaps even wear robot masks.


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Boost Insurance raises $14m to expand IaaS platform
The investment, which brings Boost's total funding to $17m, will be used to launch new business lines. New York-based insurance start-up Boost Insurance has secured $14m in a new funding round that was co-led by Coatue and Greycroft to expand its infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform.
The round also attracted participation of Tusk Venture Partners, Conversion Capital, and MetLife Chairman Glenn Hubbard. Existing investors Norwest Venture Partners and IA Capital Group had also participated in the round.
With the new round, Boost Insurance's total funding has reached $17m, which will be used to launch new business lines and to expand its application programme interface (API) services.
Boost Insurance helps not only technology brands but also insurtech startups to offer white-labeled digital insurance solutions to their customers.
The company enables its partners to go live in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional insurance companies to launch a new programme, which is typically between 12 and 48 months.
Greycroft partner Ellie Wheeler said: "Insurance is a natural adjacency that so many companies have the potential to expand into – but building into the vertical can take years. Boost is carving out a new insurtech opportunity by providing the insurance infrastructure needed for brands to bundle insurance offerings and ultimately add more value to their customer bases.
"Boost has applied its expertise in both insurance and technology to build that foundation for the entire marketplace, and we believe it will transform the way insurance is bought and sold in this tech-enabled world."
Boost offers a fully compliant Iaas platform
Boost offers a fully compliant Iaas platform which is equipped with end-to-end insurance infrastructure, which could be both challenging and cost-prohibitive for companies to develop in-house.
With simple API integration, Boost also enables automated claims administration, compliance and sophisticated data analytics for its distribution partners.
Boost Insurance CEO and founder Alex Maffeo said: "The P&C insurance industry is a $600 billion a year growing market. Boost is uniquely positioned to provide the infrastructure for modern insurance products to be offered by digital innovators across any industry.
"We are grateful to partner with this incredible group of investors. Their backing validates the progress we have made towards powering an insurance ecosystem for the modern world."
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2009 Collection. Wizard of Oz. 8". Includes door.
Just try and get past The Gatekeeper to the Emerald City. He, a fully articulated Jack with blue eyes and a new face stencil that features a painted on moustache and heavy eyebrows, stands guard in his green three-piece suit. His green satin tailcoat, with 4 white felt circles for buttons, has been embellished down the front and across the chest with light green satin trim. His green satin knee breeches look wonderful with the green and white striped sleeveless shell that is worn beneath the jacket. A high, standing green collar frames his Tosca, center-parted, hairdo that is magnificently curled. Aiguillettes, or cord trim, of light green satin add a dashing touch to the front of The Gatekeeper's jacket. Green and white striped jersey tights worn under light green boots that have dark green spats, green cotton gloves with gauntlets and….a green, fake fur toque on his head, completes his outfit. But what, one must ask does The Gatekeeper guard? Why the doll sized door that comes with him!


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Q: Prove (using properties of definite integral) Prove the following:
$$\lim_{n \to \infty} \displaystyle \int_0 ^{2\pi} \frac{\sin nx}{x^2 + n^2} dx = 0$$
How would I prove this? I know you have to show your steps, but I'm literally stuck on the first one, so I can't.

A: The simplest approach seems to be to note that
$$
\left|\frac{\sin(nx)}{x^2+n^2}\right|\le\frac1{n^2}
$$
so that
$$
\left|\int_0^{2\pi}\frac{\sin(nx)}{x^2+n^2}\,\mathrm{d}x\right|\le\frac{2\pi}{n^2}
$$

A: HINT: Make use of
$$\left|\dfrac{\sin nx}{x^2 + n^2}\right|\le\dfrac{1}{x^2 + n^2}$$
I think you also want to see Absolute value integral inequality proof step.

A: We can come up with some bounds for this integral $I$. First notice that
$$|I|=\left|\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{\sin (nx)}{x^2+n^2} \operatorname{d}\!x \right| \le \int_0^{2\pi} \left|\frac{\sin (nx)}{x^2+n^2}\right| \operatorname{d}\!x \le \int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{\left|x^2+n^2\right|} \operatorname{d}\!x \le \int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{||x^2|-|n^2||} \operatorname{d}\!x$$
The last step was an application of the triangle inequaility: $|z+w| \ge ||z|-|w||$. Hence:
$$\lim_{n\to\infty}|I|\le\lim_{n\to\infty}\left(\int_0^{2\pi} \frac{1}{||x^2|-|n^2||} \operatorname{d}\!x\right) =\int_0^{2\pi}\lim_{n\to\infty}\left( \frac{1}{||x^2|-|n^2||}\right) \operatorname{d}\!x = 0$$
Since $|I|\to 0$ as $n \to \infty$ and so $I \to 0$ as $n \to \infty$.

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Earlier this year, Amazon launched a second line of supplements as part of its Solimo brand. The Solimo line contains none of the transparency initiatives of the Amazon Elements supplements line launched a year prior.
Earlier this year, Amazon launched a second line of supplements as part of its Solimo brand. The Solimo line contains none of the transparency initiatives of the Amazon Elements supplements line but more than double the SKUs (stock keeping units), based on INSIDER's review of the products available online.
In 2017, Amazon launched four supplement products as part of its Amazon Elements private label.
Amazon's 2017 launch created a stir in the industry, largely due to the nearly unprecedented level of transparency the products offer. Each product is accompanied by information such as the certificate of analysis (CoA), insights on potency and purity testing results, and details about where ingredients are sourced and who manufactures them. Details can be accessed at point of sale on Amazon and via a QR label on the front of each supplement package.
The Solimo line of supplements presents distinct variations from the Amazon Elements brand. Examples include gummy and chewable delivery forms, probiotics offerings (Amazon Elements doesn't contain probiotics products) and a surprisingly larger collection of botanicals under the Solimo brand, including products such as saw palmetto, Ginkgo biloba and evening primrose oil.
The products don't offer a QR code on pack, they don't provide access to CoAs, testing results or to sourcing or manufacturer details. They do offer disclaimers for additives and allergens, such as "no artificial flavors, gluten or lactose" and "they do contain crustacean shellfish (krill)," as indicated for its krill oil product.
The Solimo supplements are more affordable compared to the Amazon Elements brand. For example, Solimo's once-daily multivitamin for men rings in at US$15.76 for a year supply, whereas Amazon Elements men's daily multivitamin totals $21.99 for a two-month supply.
Label Insight provides transparency to consumers, along with solutions to brands and retailers, via its data platform that collects and characterizes CPG product attribute data across food, pet, and personal care categories in the United States.
Solimo's no-fuss brand features the slogan, "Simple to shop. Easy to love." Other products under the Solimo brand include household and personal care products ranging from sunscreen, dandruff shampoo and face moisturizer to garbage bags, coffee pods and disposable razors.
Today, Amazon Elements offers 30 products—up from four in the original line. At the time of the initial launch, the line's small size and its ingredients' origins were considered factors supporting the line's ability to be transparent.
Today's Amazon Elements line-up is not only larger (though not yet 100), but also contains ingredients sourced from China and other regions. In fact, nearly two-thirds of the product line contains China-sourced ingredients.
Steinford pointed to Amazon Elements' biotin product as an example, which offers China-sourced biotin. Keeping in line with Amazon Elements' transparency standards, the products indicate China origins on pack and also via the product's web page on Amazon.
Amazon's explicit disclaimers indicating ingredients are sourced in China may not be enough to quell the concerns of some consumers, according to INSIDER's analysis of customer reviews of the product.
Of 99 reviews of Amazon Elements' Biotin 5,000 mcg product, 11 reviews take note of the ingredients' China origins, with nine expressing concern or dissatisfaction.
Another reviewer was pleased the product was vegan and each Amazon Element supplement is subject to laboratory testing.
"It is, however, off putting that these come from China," the review added.
Amazon's Solimo supplements line does not disclose where ingredients are sourced.
Importantly, lack of transparency does not mean lack of quality, Steinford said. Transparency does "provide a higher level of expectation and a higher degree of accountability," he added.
Transparency also contributes to improved consumer confidence. According to a 2018 consumer survey by Label Insight, 94 percent of consumers reported it's important to them that brand manufacturers are transparent, and 75 percent reported they would switch from their current preferred brand to one that offered more transparency.
Consumer confidence is critical to an industry that faces "a bit of stinky reputation," as Moorhead put it.
If Amazon's hope is to establish consumer trust in Solimo products based on the "halo effect" of its Amazon Elements transparency initiatives, Moorhead said that strategy lacks a track record of success.
Perhaps, for Amazon, it's not a matter of transparency, but a matter of market share.
According to 2016 research from 1010data, various Amazon private labels are gaining market share from longtime category leaders. Among popular private label products capturing market share is Amazon Elements' baby wipes, which 1010data reported as a top online brand for baby wipes with 16 percent market share, following Huggies at 33 percent and Pampers at 26 percent. Sales of the Amazon Elements baby wipes grew 266 percent year over year from August 2015 to August 2016.
Jed Alpert, senior vice president of marketing at 1010data, suggested in a press release that Amazon's presence as an online retailer contributes to the growth of its private labels.
"Amazon is leveraging its dominance to sell their own private-label brands, which compete with traditional suppliers," he said in the release.
Amazon declined multiple requests to comment for this article.


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Q: Can I use Sphinx write my help documentation in a django project I have a django project and one menu option is 'Help'. The help documentation is written using Sphinx and there are many pages, e.g. Index, Introduction, First View, Users, Glossary.
I have used the html:

Help

My urls and views are:
urls.py
urlpatterns = [
                url(r'^help/', views.index, name='index'),
              ]

views.py:
def index(request):
    url = 'help/index.html'
    return render(request, url, {})

This takes me to the help index page from my menu, but every link I click on in the documentation page re-routes me back through index in views, and re-shows the index page, instead if displaying the link that I requested.
If display the index page directly in a browser, without using the django site, it works as expected.
I am loathe to integrate the help sub-system into django, because it would get  over-written every time I 'make html'.
What approach should I take?

A: A compromise that I am using is to create an entry for each page in the help documentation in urls.py with a corresponding entry in view.py, thus
urls.py
urlpatterns = [
                url(r'^help/first_view', views.first_view, name='first_view'),
                url(r'^help/glossary', views.glossary, name='glossary'),
                url(r'^help/', views.index, name='index'),
              ]

views.py
def index(request):
    url = 'help/index.html'
    return render(request, url, {})

def first_view(request):
    url = 'help/first_view.html'
    return render(request, url, {})

def glossary(request):
    url = 'help/glossary.html'
    return render(request, url, {})

I have written a script to update the html pages after 'make html' to point to the relevant css and image files. In my case, with my css files in static/css I do this sort of functionality:
CSS_POINTER = '{% load static %}'

for line in file_lines:
    if '.css' in line:
        middle = line.replace('_static', "{% static 'css")
        line = middle.replace('.css', '.css'+"' %}")

if not CSS_POINTER in file.lines:
    file_lines.insert(0, CSS_POINTER)


On Saturday, June 21st, 2014, charity group More Than A Cone will be throwing an Art Auction and Launch Party Extravaganza in Downtown Los Angeles to raise money for the Best Friends Animal Society, the largest no-kill shelter in the United States.
Patrick McDonnell of Mutts and Mike Peters of Mother Goose & Grimm are lending their support to the event, along with thirty more of the biggest names in the art world who have each created one-of-a-kind pieces using the E-Collar ("Cone of Shame") as either a medium or inspiration. Each piece will be auctioned off at the semi-formal event with 100% of the proceeds going to the Best Friends Animal Society.
The benefit will feature live music, live artwork, pet adoption stations, food, drink, and more! A limited number of tickets are available for purchase here.


when selecting a payee name, select the West Lincoln WATER option. For instance, the payee name for West Lincoln may appear in a drop down menu such as "WEST LINCOLN (TOWNSHIP OF) WATER".
if you receive multiple water bills from the Township you must create a separate payee account for each water bill you receive. Each Township of West Lincoln water bill has a unique water account number printed on it.
the payee account formats can vary between financial institutions. When setting up a payee account, enter the water bill account number as it appears on your Township of West Lincoln water bill including numbers after the decimal however; do not include the decimal as most financial institutions do not allow special characters.
If you encounter problems setting up your online water payments please contact your financial institution.


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Store Hours Today / Popeyes Hours / Popeyes Hours in Florida
Popeyes Hours in Florida
Popeyes Hours Florida
www.popeyes.com
Popeyes Menu
Current Time in Florida
How Many Popeyes in Florida: 199 Locations
How Many Popeyes in Florida
At Popeyes hours in Florida, you'll know the hours of operation for Popeyes stores on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in every city in your state.
Popeyes is the second largest fast food chicken restaurant in the world and operates out of more than 199 branches located throughout the state of Florida.
Even in other units and the taste is the same, WONDERFUL! The potato seasoning is sensational. portions well served and at an affordable price. And the service is awesome! It is worth it!
Choose Popeyes Stores in Florida by city:
Popeyes Hours tallahassee FL 2996 Apalachee Pkwy (850) 556-0228
When Does Popeyes Open Today in Florida
Most of the time Popeyes working hours start at 10am. This is just an estimated time when you can safely visit your chicken specialist friend. But many Popeyes will open much sooner.
Therefore, the ideal is to choose the branch closest to you and check the schedule. Because some of them are opening at 7am, while others only open at 12pm.
Popeyes opening time in Florida is:
Saturday - 🕓 10:00 am
Check the popeyes hours in Florida on the Map:
When Does Popeyes Close Today in Florida
Most of the Popeyes locations are follow the same closing time at 11:00 pm.
This means that the closing time is totally dependent on the owners and location of the company. But most Popeyes follow the same closing hours. for more information define your favorite place and consult the opening hours.
When Does Popeyes Close Today in Florida:
Popeyes hours of operation in Florida on Holidays 2023
See the complete list of all US Holidays 2023 and stay informed about the Popeyes hours of operation in Florida on these special days.
New Years Day - ✖ Consult the branches.
Easter - ✖ Consult the branches.
Memorial Day - ✖ Consult the branches.
July 4th - ✖ Consult the branches.
Thanksgiving Day - ✖ Consult the branches.
Christmas Day - ✖ Consult the branches.
About Popeyes Stores in Florida
Founded in New Orleans in 1972, the POPEYES® brand has more than 40 years of culinary history and tradition. POPEYES® is distinguished by an exclusive menu in the style of New Orleans, which is the richest culinary region in the United States, with seasoned chicken, fried shrimp and other regional items.
The chain's passion for its Louisiana heritage and its flavorful, authentic menu has enabled POPEYES® to become one of the world's largest quick-service chicken restaurants, with more than 2,800 restaurants in the US and around the world.
Considering data from February 2017, the restaurant is one of the largest quick-service chicken chains in the world, with more than 2,600 restaurants in the United States and 25 other countries around the world.


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Close more sales. Get employees to perform better. Convince investors to fund you. Reduce key expenses like rent and payroll. Get better deals from suppliers. This all happens when you learn to negotiate like a master.
This program is loaded with precise examples that other companies have used to achieve overwhelming success that you can simply copy to immediately get what you want.
90 minutes of concise video training, 2 bonus reports, and downloadable handouts and workbook dedicated to getting you quick and powerful results.


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Roger Sorkin
Roger Sorkin studied anthropology at The Johns Hopkins University, then worked for three years as the producer of a public affairs call-in program on NPR member station WJHU in Baltimore. He lived in Spain for a year teaching English while producing a low-budget, hi8 video on the conflict between the European Commission and Spanish olive oil producers in Andalucia. His thesis project, For Which It Stands, examines Americans' deep emotional attachment to the flag.
For Which It Stands
In 1989 the Supreme Court ruled flag-burning a form of political speech protected by the First Amendment. Since then members of Congress have tried to overrule the Court's decision. For Which It Stands explores the ironies that surface when symbolism is confused with substance, introducing viewers to characters as diverse as flag drycleaners, Vietnam veterans, flag artists, and Boy Scouts.
At Sea provides a glimpse of the challenging, disappearing lifestyle of independent commercial salmon fisherman on the Pacific near San Francisco.
The Company Lawn
Co-directed with Anne Alvergue
The Company Lawn offers a peek behind the curtain of Silicon Valley and the semiconductor industry. Through the tales of one former IBM employee, one doctor, and an environmental activist, the myth of "the clean industry" is retold.
Media That Matters Online Film Festival
Presented at the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival at Lincoln Center, New York, 2001
Blue for Girls
Blue for Girls is a portrait of police officer Tammy Gage, a single, working mother, who discusses the advantages of women in police work.


It's time for another edition of the top dance records of this week. From groovy house tunes to chill albums, we have something ready for all listeners' tastes. Unwind and get ready to be lost in talented vocals and mesmerizing lyrics— this is Snap, Crackle, Pop!
Kicking us off with a four-on-the-floor style is Hayden James and his new single "Better Together." Things will heat up quickly as this record spins and the silky vocals of Running Touch put you into a trance. With a jovial tropical atmosphere and endless addicting melodies, it's no wonder why Hayden James continues to dominate the house scene.
Next up, we have Robbie Rivera and Chris Willis teaming up for their latest tune "We Don't Care." With a flawless topline and an even better drop, you'll be hypnotized as the kick drives the chorus. So get your dancing shoes ready, as you'll surely be doing anything but standing still as this track plays.
Australian trio Crooked Colours is here to showcase their latest track "Do It Like You" and it's one seriously smooth house tune. With sweet velvety vocals and a grooving bass line to get things moving, this release adds up to one perfect record. From the feathery guitar to the percussive elements, you'll have this one on repeat before it even ends.
Closing us out this week is the relaxing sounds of dream beach with his new Lost Angel EP. This album will bring a wave of chill vibes to help wash over you and make you forget all your worries. So throw on your speakers and let this infectious EP take you away into a different world.
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Big Show On What Happened At SmackDown 1000 (Video), Nikki Bella Vs. Ronda Rousey Promo, SD Returns - Wrestling Inc.
- As noted, Big Show helped The Bar capture the SmackDown Tag Team Titles from The New Day at last night's WWE SmackDown 1000 episode. Show came out and chokeslammed Kofi Kingston, which allowed Sheamus to hit a Brogue Kick on a distracted Big E. Above is post-show video of Dasha Fuentes talking to The Bar and Big Show. Dasha asked Show what we saw out there and he said, "You saw Kofi Kingston get chokeslammed through a table."
- The full list of special appearances at last night's WWE SmackDown 1000 episode looks like this: RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon, Vickie Guerrero, WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long, John Laurinaitis, Evolution (Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair), Curt Hawkins, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, Tony Chimel, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler, Big Show, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker.
No word yet on if Shane is back to his weekly blue brand duties but Mysterio is back as a regular talent as he recently signed a two-year deal. Big Show looks like he will be sticking around to work the storyline with The Bar. Angle and Taker were there to promote their matches at WWE Crown Jewel. There's also no word yet on why Kane didn't appear as he was expected to.


Starting in 2016, Mile High Tundra is a NFL football podcast I co-host with my good friend Erich Schoeneweiss focusing on the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos, with a distinct fan perspective that some would called biased. Hosted on the amazing Geek Out Loud Podcast network. Currently in hibernation, we'll be back at it recapping 2017 free agency and the draft.


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Wisconsin commit Stephan Bracey jumps at the opportunity to compete in the Big Ten
A chat with one of the newest Badgers commits.
By Jake Kocorowski Nov 25, 2018, 11:53am CST
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Watch some of Stephan Bracey's Hudl highlights and you see a prep receiver with the combination of agility and speed to put defenders on skates in the open field.
At East Kentwood High School in Michigan, he played as an outside and slot receiver, along with handling some kickoff and punt-return duties. According to the three-star wide receiver, that is where Wisconsin, the school he flipped to back on Nov. 6, anticipates him playing.
There is also another aspect to Bracey's game that he feels makes him different.
"I feel like it's speed and then just my vision like I have with the ball," Bracey told B5Q last Saturday. "I feel like technique is a good part, too, like how I utilize my moves to the best potential pretty much."
In describing his mindset when the ball gets to his hands, Bracey says he tries to find an opening and create space so he can use that speed. But when he does juke those opposing defenders, it is quite the feeling.
"It's just like a relief because I know that he can't tackle me anymore, so it's just like on to the next and just trying to find an opening to score pretty much."
Bracey publicly announced his commitment to Wisconsin earlier in November, but not before having to make a decision. Imagine being a high school prep standout with FBS offers, finally deciding where to play college football and publicly announcing your decision. Then, a school you previously visited and wanted an offer from comes through with said opportunity just after you broadcast your intentions via social media.
That is what happened with Bracey, a Grand Rapids, Mich., native, who verbally committed to Western Michigan in early October.
How soon after this declaration did the Badgers come calling? Real soon.
"It came the day after I committed [to Western Michigan], actually," said Bracey, who plans to take his official visit to Madison on the weekend of Dec. 7.
Wisconsin inside linebackers coach Bob Bostad delivered the offer. "Surprised" and "grateful" for the opportunity, Bracey said a 3.5-week span ultimately led to him flipping to Wisconsin.
Conversations with the coaches that went deeper than them talking to him just as a player, along with the chance to play in the Big Ten, were factors in that decision.
"It was pretty much just when I was talking with the coaches, just how they felt about me not as just a player but as a person too, like my character, and how that stands out to them and my family," Bracey said. "Just how I fit into their program and playing at a higher level of competition because I believe I can play in the Big Ten. A lot more exposure and stuff like that, stuff that'll make me better and more competitive and play at a higher level."
After deciding to switch to Wisconsin, Bracey told Western Michigan the news.
"I just told them that I loved the program and stuff," Bracey said, "but I just felt like I was a better fit at Wisconsin and just had a greater amount of opportunity to fully maximize my potential at Wisconsin.
"They were OK with it. They understood. They just respected my decision pretty much, because at the end of the day, it's my life."
Even after that conversation, a Western Michigan assistant, Lou Esposito came out to see Bracey the next day. Bracey said the coach told him to do what he had to do.
Wisconsin first made contact with Bracey after the first game of his senior year, when the Badgers' recruiters were out to see his five-star teammate and fellow UW commit, Logan Brown. Bracey made the decision to join Brown in Madison, but didn't necessarily tell him before his public announcement.
"He found out through Twitter, so I didn't even tell him that I was going to flip, so he was just super excited," Bracey said. "He was happy because I already knew he wanted me to go there with him and at first, he just respected my decision with committing to Western [Michigan] because I didn't have an offer at the time. He was just excited just to play with me."
Bracey called Brown "a great leader," someone he can come to for advice both on and off the field. That came in handy when programs came around.
"I reached out to him during the early beginning of when I started getting recruited," Bracey said. "He just talked to me about some things like how recruiting would work. He didn't really sway me any way. He just gave me advice like how to see how coaches would react when they first meet you in person and stuff."
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In a carafe or pitcher combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, Jamaica and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate if not serving within a few minutes.
Set out a bucket full of ice and glasses (the drinks are strong, so I suggest serving them in 6-ounce martini glasses). Slice the lime into rounds (you'll need 1 for each glass), then make a cut through each slice from the center through one spot on the rind, so that you'll be able to impale a lime round on the side of each glass as garnish. Scoop lime slices into a small serving bowl.
When you're ready to serve, fill a cocktail shaker about half full of ice, measure in about 1/2 cup of the cosmo mixture, then cover and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink and dissolve enough ice to bring the flavors into balance. Strain into one of the glasses and hand off to a lucky guest.
what is the Jamaica? A food item and alcohol??


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Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park
Send Flowers for Donald
Donald C McClary
April 29, 1933 ~ January 6, 2022 (age 88)
Donald Clyde McClary Sr., age 88, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 5:30 am Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, January 10, 2022 at Grand View Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Haffner will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park .
A visitation celebrating Donald's life will be held at 10:00 am. The Masonic Rights will start at 11:45 am, Monday January 10, 2022 at the Grand View Funeral Home.
Donald was born on April 29, 1933, in Palmyra, Missouri the son of Clyde McClary and Ileen Pannell, McClary.
He was united in marriage to Sharlot McClary on April 26, 1957 at the Hannibal First Christian Church. Sharlot survives him in death.
Survivors included Wife, Sharlot McClary of Hannibal. Two Sons, Donald McClary of Aurora, MO, Chris McClary of Hannibal, MO; Daughter, Malissa Ann McClary of Hannibal, MO; Brother, James Richard Hubb; Three Granddaughters, Megan Reed (Eric) of Mobile, AL, Chelsea Stolberg of Hannibal, MO, Taryn Dungan of CA; Two Grandsons, Samuel McClary of Mobile, AL, Trevor Dungan of CA; and four Great Grand children; Austin, Cillian, Mac, and Hallie.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Ileen.
A Veteran of the Marines Donald served as an MP in California during the Korean War.
Professionally Donald worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 35 years.
Donald was a member of the Mason's and the Shriners
Donald was a member of Clover Road Christian Church and attended the River View Church of the Nazarene in later years.
Donald loved to work in his shop. He would spend hours working on many projects, fixing things, building and maintaining all kinds of machines, small engines, cars, and tractors. He also loved being outdoors. Camping and fishing, cutting wood, and gardening were among his favorite pastimes. In fact, he is famous for his garden. His garden's were legendary and would produce enough to feed an army each year. Donald loved Happy Hour at Bricks! He was a very social man who enjoyed being around people. He was a true friend to all.
Pallbearers: Gary Riney, Fred Harvey, Jay Brothers, Jeff Patrick, Mike Patrick, Tim Hirner
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Bremmer, Ed Bremmer, Warren Bremmer
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis, in care of Grand View Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Donald memorial page at www.Grandviewfuneral.com
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Q: Polygon flickering when calling SetPoints on google maps I have an android app using the google maps sdk (11.6.2). I'm drawing a polygon on the map and given a user's movement, the shape of the polygon changes. I'm changing the shape by calling setPoints instead of redrawing the polygon, but its fill color is still flickering. Even when applying the same exact points (a constant ArrayList<LatLng>) the fill color still flickers.
The following code demonstrates this case. The code shows a google map marker drag listener. onMarkerStart is called when a user picks up a certain marker - at this point I save a certain list of LatLngs. onMarkerDrag() is called whenever a user moves a marker after picking it up. To simplify, all setPoints are called with the same array of positions.
ArrayList<LatLng> points;
private GoogleMap.OnMarkerDragListener mMarkerDragListener = new GoogleMap.OnMarkerDragListener() {

    // marker is picked up
    @Override
    public void onMarkerDragStart(Marker marker) {
        points = getPolygonPoints();
        mPolygon.setPoints(points);
    }

    // marker is being dragged around
    @Override
    public void onMarkerDrag(Marker marker) {
        mPolygon.setPoints(points);
    }

    // marker is dropped
    @Override
    public void onMarkerDragEnd(Marker marker) {

    }
};

Even with this simplified code, the polygon filling flickers heavily when a marker is moved around.
Doing some research Iv'e found a similar resolved issue regarding circles here but the latest correspondence there seems to indicate that the same issue still persists with polygons.
I was wondering whether I'm doing something wrong\missing something or perhaps there's some other creative solution here.


One of the main reasons why people fail to get six pack abs is they do the same routine and exercises for a long period. After some time, these workouts do no provide enough resistance for the abdominal muscles; therefore they do not help to improve.
This is particularly true for those who always do crunches and other not so efficient abdominal exercises. Why? Because these only train a small muscle group. This way, they do not burn enough calories to get rid of the fat covering their stomach.
Consequently, it is important to spend more time on activities which demand the usage of bigger muscle groups. Great ones are various bodyweight exercises such as push ups, pull ups, squats etc. By doing them, your body works harder, and it burns more calories.
I do not say that abs workouts are not necessary, but they are beneficial for toning and strengthening muscles. Once you get rid of that fat covering your tummy, you can spend more time on these workouts.
How long should you train your abs?
You can do the workout after or before your sessions or you may have it on a separate day with some cardio exercises. More about when to train your abs here.
I recommend having your core routine after your sessions considering that your muscles are warmed up so you can avoid lower back strains and other injuries. Besides, if you do compound exercises such as deadlifts, you require your core muscles to control the motion.
The downside of having an ab training after is that we are already tired, and we cannot focus on the movements accurately. Alternatively, you can begin with ab workouts on days when your work your upper body. These kinds of exercises do not need core muscles so much.
Lastly, you can have core training on a day when you do cardio. In my opinion, it is the greatest combination.
How often do you need to train abs?
Countless people think in order to get six pack abs, they must work them every day. This is a huge misconception as these sorts of muscles are the same as others. This way we should stimulate them like any other muscle groups.
I believe, inserting an intensive 5-15 minute abs training into your workouts 3-4 times a week is enough. If you over-train your core muscles, you will not be able to perform the motions correctly on your sessions. These muscles require resting as well to develop and recover.
If you want to train your core efficiently, you need to do activities which provide resistance. If you are beginner you can begin with easier movements such as crunches, sit-ups or standing ab workouts. Once, you get familiar with them you should continue doing harder ones to keep the progress.
You should do workouts which require your lower body such as hanging or simple leg raises. Most of the upper body abs exercises do not demand so much strength. Consequently, they do not work ab muscles so efficiently. Lifting legs is much harder.
A beneficial method is to combine these motions. Start with workouts that need your lower body and finish with ones that require your upper body.
Related: Here is a big collection of abdominal exercises.
Here is a picture to understand how different exercises train the core muscles.
To sum up here are the rules of a good ab workout routine.
Do wide variety exercises to train your core in different angles and to get enough resistance.
Train your abs 3-4 times a week.
Do compound exercises and cardio to burn more calories.
The training does not have to be long. 10-20 minutes is enough.
And if you want to get results focus on what you eat. You know "Abs are made in the kitchen".


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Ted Nugent 8/4/10 at House of Blues
Summer means two things: it's skateboarding season in the midwest and Ted Nugent puts down his bow and arrow and picks up his guitar and hits the road for a season of touring. The controversial motor city madman has enjoyed a musical career spanning nearly four decades now and shows no signs of letting up. He made his return to Chicago at the House of Blues on Wednesday night.
Canadian rocker, Val Halla, opened the show. She informed the crowd early on that her band had up and quit on her mid-tour but she managed to find suitable replacements on short notice, who learned her songs on even shorter notice. Had she not fessed up to this, no one would have been the wiser as they played just fine . She played some dirty blues-inspired rock and roll. She had a pretty good voice for the style of music and played a pretty short but entertaining set that the crowd of old rock fans seemed to enjoy.
Val Halla
When the first guitar notes of Ted Nugent came through the PA, the packed house roared and screamed with approval. The curtains opened and Ted and his band did a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner which was pretty lengthy and full of guitar noodling. Ted was sporting an American flag guitar that he'd use for most of his set and was screaming and getting the crowd worked up. He was sporting a cowboy hat which stayed glued to his head the entire show and had a wireless headset microphone which left him free to prance around the stage at will, which he did like a proud peacock.
When the six-string tribute to our nation was complete, the band went right into, "Stormtroopin," and an extended version of "Wango Tango," which led straight into "Free For All" which was a pretty solid start to a show. At this point Ted slowed the pace down by talking a lot between songs about various topics including years of touring, hunting, the president (it was Obama's birthday that day and he is from Chicago), and he also liked to refer to every song he played as "another love song".
Ted is a very opinionated guy, and made his opinions clear on many political subjects and took many jabs at Chicago for its history of elected officials who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. At one point it almost seemed like he was trying to get heel heat by insulting the city so much but the fans didn't bite, the only thing close to heel heat he got was when he spent nearly ten minutes talking at which point some inebriated fans in the audience started yelling for him to shut up and play another song. Most of the rest of the crowd seemed fairly entertained by Ted's diatribes as he threw handfuls of guitar picks into the audience.
When he did get back to business he played a solid set of rock songs including, "Love Grenade," "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang," "Rawdogs Warhogs," and even a pretty cool rendition of "Soul Man," which he said was an appropriate song to play at House of Blues in Chicago since Chicago was the home to the Blues Brothers.
Ted concluded his set with the one-two punch of "Cat Scratch Fever," and "Stranglehold," which not only sounded great but got the biggest applause of the night. He left the stage and came back a few minutes later with a new guitar and was sporting a full Native American headdress and ended the show with "Great White Buffalo". He played for about an hour and a half, but if you subtract the talking it was probably more like 70 minutes. The crowd seemed happy, the band played those songs great and overall Uncle Ted put on a pretty entertaining rock show and showed that his old age hasn't hindered his guitar playing ability one bit, nor softened his stance on anything. The mostly inebriated crowd seemed pleased as they filed out of the venue to head home.
Additional photos from this show are available here.
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earthdog70 says:
The Nuge! Bummed I missed him this summer. I did catch him a few summers back at the MD State Fair for $6. What a deal!
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