In this presentation Paul MacDonald will deliver a broad overview of geometric design in Ireland covering its history, from the road standards in the 1950s/1960s to the RT180 geometric standard in the 1970s/1980s to the design manual for roads and bridges approach from the turn of the century onwards.
Paul will review the advantages which the design manual for roads and bridges offers over the other geometric design standards in terms of its consideration of alignment constraint and layout constraint to determine the appropriate design speed. He will also provide an overview of the different objectives regarding geometric design when designing a motorway/dual carriageway compared to a single carriageway. This presentation aims to provide an overview of the evolvement of geometric design in Ireland over the last 80 years.
Paul is Training Officer with Kildare National Roads Office. He has over 20 years' experience in roads, water and environmental engineering. He is a member of the Executive Board and Council of Engineers Ireland and he presents visiting lectures on global engineering trends in universities and colleges. He also has a keen interest in construction law and project finance.


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Firefighters extinguish inferno at commercial building in Chinatown
Los Angeles firefighters responded to the scene of a dramatic fire in Chinatown on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (Loudlabs)
CHINATOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Dozens of Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a dramatic early-morning fire at a single-story commercial building in Chinatown.
About 75 firefighters began arriving at the unoccupied structure in the 1400 block of Main Street just after 12:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a news release.
News video from the scene showed an inferno and massive plumes of smoke rising from the roof of the Hocean Food Corp. LAFD personnel initially launched a defense operation and poured water on the building from outside.
Firefighters were ordered to stay at least 20 feet away from the exterior walls after the incident commander warned that parts of the structure were showing signs of possible collapse.
Department of Building and Safety officials were summoned to the location to assess the structural integrity of the building.
The blaze was knocked down in one hour and eight minutes, according to Erik Scott, spokesman for the fire department. No one was injured.
The cause of the incident is being investigated by the LAFD Arson Section.
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The nervous system and how we gather and process information received through our five senses.
The language and other non-verbal systems through which we give our internal representations meaning and is stored.
It came about in the 1970's when computer scientist Richard Bandler and linguist John Grinder, asked the simple question: "Why are some people exceptional at what they do and others merely competent?"
Even people who spontaneously overcame phobias!
Through spending time with these people, they put together a model of how they thought, communicated, the strategies they used and the attitude they carried. They looked at how they structured their internal world, how they got such great results and how to model and replicate these results.
They noticed the common themes and NLP was born!
At Simply Clear Coaching I have trained with with the Society of NLP and the co-creator Richard Bandler and the courses which I run are approved by The Society of NLP, the first NLP governing body.
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Budapest Gay Pride Festival Gets Under Way
The 22nd Budapest Pride festival of the gay (LGBTQ) community opened on Friday night. At the opening ceremony, Szilvia Nagy of the organising Rainbow Mission Foundation said it was "not easy" to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer in Hungary, and recalled that it was in 2007 for the first time that Pride marchers in Budapest were attacked by violent "counter-demonstrators".
But "those of us here have not given up," she asserted and called on participants to create their own freedom on July 8, when the festival closes with the traditional Pride March. Author Lajos Parti Nagy said being LGBTQ was a public affair when "it is not allowed to be a private affair: when one is not allowed to kiss their sweetheart in public or get married". Parti Nagy voiced criticism of the government and said it "performs best at creating enemies".
"What is Brussels today can be gays tomorrow or anyone coming down the motorway where the direction of traffic is dictated by an audacious minibus". The author called it "magnificent but scary" that the Budapest Pride was "a celebration of courage".
"Why do we still need a lot of courage to be open about whom and how you love?" he asked, and voiced hope that at some point Hungary would have an LGBTQ prime minister. At the ceremony, a message from ombudsman László Székely was read out. In his letter the ombudsman said that this year's festival would be held "under the sign of freedom and security".
He added that the goal was to ensure an opportunity for participants to "come out as people with sexual orientation and gender identity that deviates from the majority without fearing any atrocities".
Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI's daily newsletter.
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NEW: Hakkz - Again & Again - Prod by. Juelz - Directed by. Gugzay
What a year it has been for breakthrough artist, Hakkz! The rising star has gone from strength to strength since bursting on to the scene, and as he builds for an even bigger 2020, he is back with a brand new banger for us. This one is entitled 'Again & Again', and there's no doubt that his growing fan base will be feeling this one.
The refreshing new hit comes with a production from the talented, Juelz. A gifted producer who has been injecting the scene with the coldest instrumentals, and once again he has raised the bar, providing Hakkz with a dope beat. The infectious production has allowed the Dagenham raised rapper to come through and set the vibe correct, while Gugzay cooks up a cinematic visual which applies the finishing touches.
Be sure to check this one out right here at CGuk via the link below, and be ready for more moves from Hakkz and his team.


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Supertramp – Breakfast in America. A CAT Club presentation.
in Community, Entertainment
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The Tap & Barrel,
13 Front St,
Pontefract,
Supertramp saxophonist, John Helliwell will be with us to present the band's magnum opus from 1977, Breakfast In America (28 million copies sold to date).
In 1966 John joined The Alan Bown Set who recorded several acclaimed albums and the northern soul anthem 'Emergency 999.'
He joined Supertramp in 1973 whose efforts were later recognised by the French government when John and fellow band members Rick Davies and Bob Siebenberg were awarded the "Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et Lettres" medal in 1997. This medal is one of the country's most distinguished cultural awards and is a measure of just how highly the French regard Supertramp (as an example, Bowie wasn't awarded his until late '99!)
John's also recorded with Pink Floyd and has backed soul legends Arthur Conley and Jimmy Ruffin.
He now fronts the Super Big Tramp Band, which has a jazz big band line-up of trumpets, trombones, saxophones and rhythm section. The band plays instrumental versions of Supertramp tunes with John as the chief soloist.
Tickets available at:
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"Is my cigarette smoking causing my dry mouth?"
Zocdoc›Answers›Is my cigarette smoking causing my dry mouth?
I have a really dry mouth. It has been like this for about six months and it just feels like I don't produce enough spit. I do smoke, about a pack a day or so. Is my dry mouth caused by my cigarette smoking or do they not have anything to do with each other.
A dry mouth can be caused by many different things. Cigarette smoking is definitely on the list. Thus, I think quitting should be the first step towards figuring this problem out. A dry mouth can be a very uncomfortable thing. There are other causes of a dry mouth that should also be considered. First, there are many medications that have the side effect of dry mouth. Some anti-depressants and mood stabilizing drugs can do this. If you also have really dry eyes, a condition known as Sjogren's syndrome should also be considered. This is a condition where body's immune system attacks glands that make tears and saliva which causes dry eyes and dry mouth. I suggest that you schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. He or she can listen to your problem an give you a rundown of the possibilities. In addition, your doctor can give you some information on how he or she can help you with quitting tobacco. This is probably the most important thing you can do for your health long term. There are many tools that physicians have which can help you successfully quit. Newer medications have been shown to be helpful in preventing cravings for nicotine. Good luck.
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Amazing Spider-Talk: Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber Interview
January 2, 2015PodcastsNo comments
OK folks, Dan and I have been sitting on this one for a bit but it is well worth the wait. The latest episode of Amazing Spider-Talk, the greatest Spider-Man podcast on the internet includes a very special interview with Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber, the dynamic duo behind
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #17: The Wonder Years
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Regardless of how great or terrible a television series may be, it almost always ends up being defined by the quality of its final episode. Who cares if The Sopranos was (for the first four seasons at least) one of the most game-changing dramas in television history? The final episode ended
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #16 and Winning
October 22, 2014Spidey Spin Offs1 Comment
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #16 is not the final issues of the series, and there are still a number of dangling plot points to be tied up next month when the series does (unfortunately) end. But like many of the very best episodic television shows over the past decade and
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #15 and the Tears of a Clown
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We were told by the creators of the Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber, not to mourn the cancellation of the series this November since the book had such an unexpectedly good run over the past year and change. While I'm not one to argue with
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #14: Kicking Characterization Into Overdrive
August 13, 2014Spidey Spin Offs1 Comment
I haven't too enthusiastic about some of the past issues of Superior Foes of Spider-Man that choose to focus almost exclusively on one character (not named Boomerang), but I felt like Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber really worked it out with the Overdrive-centric Superior Foes #14. This is equally
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #13: A Brief Standstill
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It's been so long since we got a transition issue of Superior Foes of Spider-Man (those two standlone stories from a few months ago don't count), that I almost didn't know what to make of the recently released issue #13. After the hijinks of last month's Superior Foes #12,
The Bums are Back in Town: Superior Foes of Spider-Man #12
June 6, 2014Spidey Spin Offs1 Comment
The last time I talked about the Superior Foes of Spider-Man, I was none too happy about back-to-back "filler" issues that neglected to advance the overall Boomerang-led caper plot and instead featured less interesting, one-note characters like Overdrive, Speed Demon and Grizzly. That was two whole months ago – a lifetime
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #6 and Can You Top This?
December 17, 2013Spidey Spin OffsNo comments
If the Superior Foes of Spider-Man series is like a really attractive girl that you want to date, but not sure you two are ultimately compatible, that means issue #5 is your first date that went really well, but you're still not sure that she likes you and issue
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #5: Things Heating Up
November 21, 2013Spidey Spin OffsNo comments
I've been a little harder than most on the Superior Foes of Spider-Man franchise, mainly because I thought Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber set the bar so high in their debut issue, I've probably zeroed in a little too much on any faults I've found in the subsequent three
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #3 and Daring to be Different
September 10, 2013Spidey Spin OffsNo comments
I got to hand it to Superior Foes of Spider-Man #3. What it lacks in storyline, it makes up for with the guts to be different. It helps that through the first three issues of this series, the Superior Foes definition of different is good. What other comic book


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Student sentenced to 48 years in Lone Star College campus stabbing
By Steve Campion
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Dylan Quick's mother embraced one of her son's victims after Judge Maria Jackson handed down her sentence. Moments later, families members of the Lone Star College attacker left the courtroom in tears.
Judge Maria T. Jackson had tough words for Quick before she sentenced him to 48 years in person. The sentence came down shortly before 11am Thursday.
Jackson called Quick's actions "horrific" and said they represent "one of society's worst nightmares." Jackson said Quick targeted "totally and completely innocent" people and "only by the grace of God" did no one die in the April 2013 attack.
Karissa Harris is one the students who suffered an injury. She testified Quick cut her face with a knife. She said she was grateful he wasn't going free any time soon. Harris also said she's sad for Quick's family.
"I just feel sorry for them, too. They lost a son as well as what everybody else went through," said former Lone Star College student Karissa Harris.
Quick's defense attorney Jules Laird said his client is deaf and suffered from mental illness. Laird stressed he never told his family or sought help out of fear. Laird said Quick heard voices in his head, telling him to attack students.
"The young man is not a wolf in sheep's clothing. He is a young kid that has never had any trouble in his whole life. Then has a wild spree that is encapsulated by him being arrested and him sitting in jail for the last two years and seven months," said Laird. "During that time, he has responded well to treatment. He responded well to medication."
Judge Jackson also said in open court she suspects Quick is mentally ill. However, she stressed there was no evidence presented which contributed to the campus attack. Prosecutor Will Cowardin said he is pleased with the sentencing.
"I think the judge did what she thinks is appropriate. She is here to try and protect the citizens of Harris County. I think justice was done today," said prosecutor Will Cowardin. "It's a terrifying and very difficult case."
Cowardin said Quick will receive mental health services in prison. He could be eligible for parole after serving two decades of his sentence.
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Q: Separate GET parameters from POST in embedded Jetty server I need to know wheather the parameter is GET or POST but in handle method request.getParameter(name) gives me all parameters. Is it possible to do something like request.getGETParameter(name) and request.getPOSTParameter(name) or do I have to parse raw data myself?

A: There is no such thing as GET parameters and POST parameters. GET and POST are methods of HTTP request.
You can find out which method your request is by calling
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on your request.
You might also want to take a look on the description of HTTP protocol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertext_Transfer_Protocol
The difference between parameters being sent in GET in and POST method is that in GET request parameters are sent in query string, and in POST request these are sent in request body.


Sugar is the largest and one of the most complex agricultural commodities in the world. While the sugarcane industry generates significant levels of rural employment, supporting some 100 million livelihoods, intense competition, weather fluctuations and price volatility make it difficult for smallholders to cover their production costs, which may increase the likelihood of child labour and other decent work deficits and constrain investment in sustainable production practices.
This report, researched and written by Ergon for the ILO's Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch, surveys the sector globally to identify the key labour challenges, with a focus on child labour. It also makes recommendations for the ILO to use as a tool to engage with businesses and other partners in the sugarcane sector, with child labour as a starting point. These recommendations will be used to make greater progress in the elimination of child labour and the realization of other fundamental rights at work.


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FREMONT, California, December 7th, 2010 — Arista Corporation, www.goarista.com, leader in the design and development of Industrial Computers, is announcing the production launch of their high performance ARP-1700Q panel PC series.
The ARP-1700Q high performance series joins Arista's flagship ARP-1700 series. The 1700 series has been and continues to be Arista's production leader offering a quality, low power panel PC requirement solution serving many client applications in the industries of automation, manufacturing, medical, semiconductor, food processing, machine control and more.
With the addition of the 1700Q series, the 1700 line will now accommodate applications that require high performance processors such as Intel's Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad, As with many of Arista Corporation's industrial computer product series, the ARP-1700Q series is comprised of a matrix of models with monitor sizes of 15, 17, 19 and 20 inches and expansion PCI slot capacities of 1, 2, and 3 board slots (See link below for complete ARP-1700 series). With the system configuration choices available, the ARP-1700Q series will accommodate virtually all high performance industrial panel PC applications.
In addition to its configuration versatility, the ARP-1700Q also has a detachable computer chassis design which would allow for limited panel mounting space.
Along with the choice of Intel Core 2 processors, PCI slot capacities and monitor sizes, the 1700Q series offers Up to 2x 2.5″ SATA HDD, Up to 4GB DDR2-667 Memory, Dual Gigabit LAN, Active Matrix TFT LCD, 2xPS/2 Connectors, 6 x USB 2.0, 1 x RS-232/422/485, 1xParallel Port and an optional 5 Wire Resistive Touch screen that increases operator accuracy and efficiency. Arista's touch screens are constructed with the harshest environments in mind. O/S support for Win XP Pro.
The ARP-1700Q panel PC series combines industry leading connectivity with cutting-edge functionality. Designed for high reliability, the system was designed as a rugged industrial solution with an all metal proprietary chassis. Front bezel options offer NEMA 4 Black Powder Coated finish or NEMA 4X Stainless Steel using an industry standard cutout, The system requires 110V or 220V and operates in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F). Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing).
Contact Arista Corporation for additional information on this versatile high performance Industrial panel PC series and how it will benefit your performance demanding computer control application.
"Our high performance ARP-1700Q panel PC series has been in production for approximately 2 months and has been a popular addition to our 1700 product line for our clients that use demanding industrial applications," states John DelSignore, Sales / Marketing contact, Arista Corporation.


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Bucci's Jewelry & Design Diamond Guide
Learn about what the classic diamond is. To most people it is a round gem of sparkling white brilliance with a kaleidoscope of dazzling facets to entice the eye. Some cuts are variations on standard shapes, others spin off the natural crystal formation of the stone, and still others take the idea of shape to revolutionary new heights. For more information visit Bucci's Jewelry & Design the No. 1 Jeweler in Conshohocken.
Cushin Cut Diamond
An antique style of cut that looks like a cross between an Old Mine Cut (a deep cut with large facets that was common in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries) and a modern oval cut.
This shape has set the standard for all other diamond shapes, and accounts for more than 75% of diamonds sold today. Its 58-facet cut, divided among its crown (top), girdle (widest part) and pavilion (base), is calibrated through a precise formula to achieve the maximum in fire and brilliance.
This is a square or rectangular cut with numerous sparkling facets. It is a relatively new cut and often finds its way into solitaire engagement rings. Flattering to a hand with long fingers, it is often embellished with triangular stones at its sides. Because of its design, this cut requires more weight to be directed toward the diamond's depth in order to maximize brilliance. Depth percentages of 70% to 78% are not uncommon.
Emerald Cut Diamond
This is a rectangular shape with cut corners. It is known as a step cut because its concentric broad, flat planes resemble stair steps. Since inclusions and inferior color are more pronounced in this particular cut, take pains to select a stone of superior clarity and color.
Radient Cut Diamond
This square or rectangular cut combines the elegance of the emerald shape diamond with the brilliance of the round, and its 70 facets maximize the effect of its color refraction. Because of its design, this cut requires more weight to be directed toward the diamond's depth in order to maximize brilliance. Depth percentages of 70% to 78% are not uncommon.
Marquise Cut Diamond
An elongated shape with pointed ends inspired by the fetching smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by the Sun King, France's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond to match it. It is gorgeous when used as a solitaire or when enhanced by smaller diamonds.
Pear Cut Diamond
A hybrid cut, combining the best of the oval and the marquise, it is shaped most like a sparkling teardrop. It also belongs to that category of diamond whose design most complements a hand with small or average-length fingers. It is particularly beautiful for pendants or earrings.
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An even, perfectly symmetrical design popular among women with small hands or short fingers. Its elongated shape gives a flattering illusion of length to the hand.


The Campbell Hausfeld dual action air sander (TL050400AV) is ideal for auto body and wood finishing projects. Operating at 10,000 RPM, this air sander's powerful, dual-action motion is designed to quickly smooth surfaces and give a swirl-free finish. A soft grip makes the air sander more comfortable to use for extended periods of time.


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Step 2: Checkout the target branch and merge in the changes from the source branch. Resolve conflicts.
Step 3: After the merge conflicts are resolved, stage the changes accordingly, commit the changes and push.
Step 4: The pull request will be updated and marked as merged.
remote: Branch refs/heads/uat can only be modified through pull requests.
remote: Check your branch permissions configuration with the project administrator.
What is the correct command to push the merge?
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Then remove your username from the exception (otherwise you will be permanently able to push directly to "uat" which is probably not what you want!). You need to be a bitbucket admin for your repo to adjust these permissions.
2. Alternatively, push the resolved state to the original feature branch "Feature1" instead of pushing to "uat".
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In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health, the HRAs are adjusting their services and operations to protect staff and the individuals and families it serves from further spread of COVID-19. The HRA will continue to update its action plan.
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective March 19th the HRA offices are temporarily closed to all residents and visitors. All staff will be working remotely with scheduled access to the HRA offices. The HRA has suspended all internal and external meetings with very few exceptions. As much business as possible will be conducted by telephone and other electronic means. The HRA will continue to respond as needed to emergency situations.
Closing our offices does not mean the HRA is closed. We remain committed to our mission and the individuals and families we serve. All residents will be notifed by memo and the office will have signs posted with contact information so residents can easily reach staff by telephone in lieu of a walk-in meeting. Housing Choice Voucher and other rental assistance program staff will conduct as much business as possible via U.S. Mail and electronic means. HRA staff are still available to provide the emergency services and essential duties that arise in managing HRA owned properties.


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We perpetuate and preserve the culture, traditions and history of cowboy poetry and music as it was enjoyed for decades past and is being presented in the contemporary form of its presentation.
We are a Living History group that portrays the life and times of the people in 1898 during the Spanish American War.
Dedicated to preserving the heritage of Chino Valley, and educating our members and the community about the history of the Chino Valley area.
The town of Dewey-Humboldt is located in the valley of the Agua Fria River nestled in the rolling desert terrain adjacent to the Bradshaw Mountains and Prescott National Forest.
Dedicated to Preserve, Promote and Support the Elks Theater for Performing Arts Center.
A non-profit volunteer organization of people of all ages from Prescott and the surrounding areas. They give their time and talents as volunteers to produce a number of events each year including the World's Oldest Rodeo®.
The mission is to promote a wider appreciation of the American heritage, with particular emphasis on the collection, advancement and dissemination of knowledge of, but not limited to, the history of Prescott Valley and its region.
We preserve and promote our western heritage through education, events, art, music, and projects that enhance our western lifestyle, making Yavapai County a unique place to live and visit. This page is part of their website.
Individuals dedicated to the preservation of Prescott Arizona's old west heritage, traditions and history. They gather bi-monthly at the Palace Restaurant and saloon dressed in old west attire where they meet and greet visitors, extending an old west welcome to downtown Prescott. Membership is not required. Everyone is welcome.
To promote, protect and portray the positive benefits of ranching and beef to our local communities, states and the world. Beef, from gate to plate to by-products, it can't be surpassed.
We promote friendly, social relations among cattle people and to cooperate for the best interest of the cattle industry, community, and our country.
We gather and preserve information and its' natural resources on the history of Ash Fork; help preserve old buildings; serve as a resource center for historical studies; and work hand in hand with the transportation museum.
Peeples Valley and Yarnell are at the roots of Southern Yavapai County and the center of much of the ranching and mining history for Arizona. The Peeples Valley-Yarnell Historical Society prides itself in its dedication to preserving this history for future generations.
Gather, preserve and share information about the history of the Cornville-Page Springs area from the time of pioneer settlement in the 1870's to the present.
Displays exhibits about the early pioneering days of Camp Verde.
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The Bulls will play their first home playoff game in 5 years
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CHICAGO (CBS)– The Chicago Bulls will face the Milwaukee Bucks in their first home playoff game at the United Center in five years.
The Bulls have played two away games against the Bucks so far in the first round of the playoff series.
Friday night will be Game 3 overall and it will bring them home to the United Center.
On Wednesday, the Bulls beat the Bucks 114-110.
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Where did the name Crazy 88 come from?
Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill was the source of the gym name.
Over the years, we've always toyed with changing the name to something "more professional" but we've built a solid awareness of the quality of our program as Crazy 88 so it would be an uneasy tradeoff.
Its impossible to answer this question without a better understanding of the individual.
The answer depends on three factors.
6 months to 1 year to defend yourself against most untrained attackers.
There are 5 belts in Jiu-Jitsu for Adults: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. Children under age 16 can also receive Gray, Yellow, Orange, and Green Belts which are intermediate belts between White and Blue.
Some academies use stripes to represent the intermediate stages between belts (4 stripes per belt rank).
Some academies have an attendance requirement or a skills demonstration test for their testing. Other gyms promote holistically or "old school".
What are Crazy 88's BJJ Belt Belt Requirements?
Competitors generally invest more time and energy into learning Jiu-Jitsu than a non-competitor so they get better faster. But one doesn't have to compete in order to achieve the skills that are representative of the higher rank.
We recommend students focus on improving their actual abilities and the belts will come.
How Co-Ed are the Martial Arts Classes at Crazy 88?
Our Kids martial arts classes are fifty-fifty; half boys and half girls.
Adult classes are approximately 15% female to 85% male. Our adult student base is actually 25% female but men tend to attend more classes which makes the actual attendance about 15% women instead of 25%. Teen classes are split the same way.
Women don't have to worry about being the "only girl" in the class. We really try to steer away from the meat-market macho atmosphere that pervades most mixed martial arts gyms so both genders can feel comfortable training.
Is there a glass ceiling in the martial arts?
Our female students have reached an extremely high level. We have high-ranking females in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing. Our competition team always has females involved in both grappling and striking styles. We treat our girls with the same amount of respect that we treat our men and expect the same level of achievement.
Do Women need to Be Physically Fit, Have Experience, or a Certain Age in order to Train at Crazy 88?
The majority of Crazy 88 students, men and women, begin with ZERO martial arts experience.
In regards to age, we have women age 18 to mid-forties training regularly with us (in both the fitness classes as well as the martial arts).
Our clients also very greatly in terms of their physical fitness level when they start. Our program is designed so you can push yourself whether you are a fitness newbie or an experienced athlete.
What martial arts do women like to do or should women do?
First, they often feel slightly apprehensive about the close range of Jiu-Jitsu or No Gi.
Secondly, beginners often prefer learning Muay Thai kickboxing which makes intuitive sense vs. learning grappling martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu which are very complex and 'doesn't make sense' for the first few months.
However, women tend to stick with Jiu-Jitsu longer. After all, BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. Once women discover the power of Jiu Jitsu (leverage v. size) it often becomes an obsession for them.
Are Combat Sports like Jiu-Jitsu or Boxing Good for Self-Defense?
How do ``Combat Sports`` differ from traditional 'self-defense' training?
Combat Sports allow you to use FULL EFFORT. You can spar and compete at full strength. Traditional Self-Defense training usually involves techniques that can't be trained with full resistance – i.e. eye gouging, biting, etc. These forbidden techniques then become the magic antidote for every situation.
The fact that you can train full-force allows for more actual skill development in the techniques.
Is Mixed Martial Arts the best way to get in shape?
Most people enjoy doing MMA because it is a fun activity. The fact that its fun, that you can progress, and that its scale-able allows you to really fall in love with it.
Is it the 'best' way to get in shape?
No because there is no best. It is an effeective way to get in shape and definitely worth doing if you aren't a fan of the typical gym workout.
How Can I Prevent Injuries? Is MMA Training Safe?
Like any athletic activity, it is impossible to completely eliminate risk of injury without changing the essence of the activity. In something like martial arts, the point of the training is to develop the ability to fight and defend yourself. In order to develop these skills, the training must maintain a realistic combative element. However, we strive to err on the side of safety to the extent that we can.
What do we do in order to create a safe training environment?
The most important thing is the No Meathead policy. We really emphasize good training habits to our students so that egos don't come into play and that everyone views one another as their teammate rather than a rival. This, more than anything, probably helps prevent injuries more than anything.
We are able to run classes for different skill levels and intensities. We have Pro level competition-oriented classes to Basics classes without sparring and everything in between. We have group classes as well as private one-on-one training. This helps us provide the right environment for a variety of people and prevent mismatches that can cause injury.
We require proper equipment, hygiene, and have all the medical training (CPR & First Aid) for the staff.
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The incredible times here in Italy continue to roll in. It's hard to believe today is only day two because of all we have done already. Today we visited Duomo square and saw the Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II while there. We took a guided tour through this area, visited shops in the Ticinese area and finished the evening in the Navigli area on the canals. The area is incredibly beautiful, with many picturesque scenes. It's a great experience to also be able to use the public transportation in Milan. We used both the Metro (subway) and trolley service to navigate the city. It's very simple and efficient as well. We are getting an Italian experience here and I am taking every opportunity to embrace it.
On our tour today, we saw two very different sides of Milan. First was in Duomo square, a central tourist destination. This is where you would find all the high-end fashion shops you think of when you hear Italy. The shops ranged from Prada to Gucci to Louis Vuitton and Armani. In fact, Prada had two shops open in the Galleria area. Our tour guide mentioned that Prada pays a small rent of 8 million euros a year to maintain one of the two shops. The other side of Milan was in the neighborhoods surrounding the center plaza. Here we visited two shops of local businesses. The first one was a leather craftsman who has been making purses, wallets, etc. for over 40 years. The second was a backpack company that started in Milan and has grown to sell its products all over the world. It was interesting to compare the two different kinds of shops.
In the neighborhoods surrounding the main square were lots of Italian artisans and craftsmen. In the first shop we visited, we were introduced to a master leatherworker who has been making purses since he was 14 years old. We were shown how he uses cardboard models to cut and then fold the leather to manipulate the shape of the purse. Not only does he have his own line of models, but he also makes tailormade designs. A customer can come in and describe a product they would like made, and he will create a model to fit their specifications. The worker makes all the basic designs by hand in his shop, which didn't even hold all 22 of us at one time. He buys the dyed leather (cow, veal, snake, alligator, ostrich, etc.) directly from the tannery. As far as the decorations on the bags, some he does himself, but he also sends the finished bags to a factory to put on the decorative stitching or printing. Our tour guide even had a bag made by him! The second shop we explored was a backpack making company. The idea for this shop (IF Bags) started in a small corner of a shop during Milan fashion week, and has grown to sell product all over the world. These bags are also "made" in shop. How it works is the customer is 100% in charge. The customer chooses a model and color for the bag itself and then all the parts that go into it as well, such as the ropes and decorative tips. The bags are then put together in front of you. The models and parts are made in a lab just over a mile away from the shop with materials only from Italy, one of the things the company takes pride in. The bags are personalized to fit the wants of the customer, so no two bags are the same. Every part is also changeable. So, for example, if a color is no longer in season, it can easily be exchanged for a different season's color. In terms of supply chain, these shops are the main manufacturers of the final product. They are supplied materials, but the product is made in-house. There is no need for transportation (except IF bags are also sold online, so in that case, it's slightly different). They supply the product directly to the customers and rely heavily on repeat customers and recommendations. This is different from the high-end shops we saw earlier in the day. They are very well-known by almost everyone in the world. There was no need for them to tell us about the product because of how much reputation the business has. The employees were not interested in ushering us into their shops because there will always be business. In terms of supply chain, these big businesses are the final destination. They sell products to the direct customers. There is no making of anything at the shops themselves. The products are made in factories and then sent to the shops to be sold. The clientele here is also more directed toward tourists. There may be some Italian natives that prefer to spend more on clothes like these, but most of the stores are dedicated to selling to those looking for expensive Italian goods.
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'Hunger is more than a lack of food – it is a terrible injustice,' says Ban on World Food Day
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New York, 16th October, 2015 (WAM) – On World Food Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is underlining that "hunger is more than a lack of food it is a terrible injustice," while reaffirming the global community's commitment to work together "to end hunger in our lifetime."
"This year's observance of World Food Day follows the landmark adoption by world leaders of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including a set of 17 goals to guide our work towards a future of dignity and prosperity for all on a healthy planet,"
Mr. Ban said in a message.
He stressed that how people choose to grow, process, distribute and consume the food they eat has a profound effect on people, planet, prosperity and peace.
Delivering on the promise of the 2030 Agenda will not be possible without rapid progress towards ending hunger and under-nutrition," he continued. "In the same way, delivering on the commitment to end hunger forever, for all people, will not be possible without major gains across the new Agenda."
Sustainable Development Goal 2 summons the global community to "end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture." Mr. Ban noted that the world has achieved important progress, highlighting that since 2000, the proportion of undernourished people has declined by nearly half.
"At the same time, in a world where nearly a third of all food produced is lost or wasted, and where we produce enough food to feed everyone, almost 800 million people still suffer from hunger," he warned, adding that the path out of poverty is proving to be too slow for too many.
Meanwhile, the theme for this year's World Food Day – Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty – highlights the crucial role of cash transfers, insurance, pensions and other social protection programmes in enabling vulnerable people to better manage risks and build profitable livelihoods.
"The Zero Hunger Challenge that I launched in 2012 underscores the need for national leadership in tandem with wide-ranging multi-stakeholder partnerships," the Secretary-General explained, adding that "ending hunger is everyone's responsibility," which includes farmers, scientists, international organizations, activists, businesses and consumers.
In addition, Mr. Ban stressed that building inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems also demands that women farmers be empowered, that young people be provided opportunities, and that investments be made in smallholder farmers.
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How do you start your company profile presentation? Do you start with WHAT YOU DO or do you start with WHY YOU DO IT?
This is a common way to start a company profile presentation. Company profile presentation is supposed to introduce your company to strangers (a very diverse audience) and the first thing you want to tell them is - What do you do?
Imagine you meet a stranger on a flight. She asks you, tell me about your company? What would you say? "My company sells ERP software" or "My company installs solar power plants on rooftops of commercial buildings". Most of us always start with WHAT.
OPTION 2 - Start with WHY YOU DO IT?
The bestselling author Simon Sinek, in his book, Start with Why talks about a new approach. We buy a brand because we believe in what the brand stands for and what the brand believes in. He cites examples of brands like Harley and Apple. Apple phones are extremely costly and so are Harley bikes but that's not why we buy them. We are not looking at mileage and doing a feature-based comparison with competitors. There is more to this story.
When you start with why you talk about what is all the hustle about. What is your company trying to achieve? What is the bigger purpose? What brings the employees to work every day? And this is not your standard vision and mission which is filled with jargon. This is something that touches the heart. It is written in simple English.
Look at your existing presentation and see if you want to try out this new approach. Is there a bigger purpose that your company aspires to achieve? Articulate it in simple words and call it your WHY.
Start your company profile presentation with this WHY and then talk about HOW you do it. Follow this up with WHAT you do (Sell ERP software to mid-sized companies). At the end, you will talk about your team, offices and other company details.


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This is a seriously epic crossover
IDW is rolling out a truly epic crossover. Early Thursday morning, the My Little Pony fansite Equestria Daily revealed details for an upcoming IDW graphic novel featuring two iconic properties: Transformers and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. The book is entitled My Little Pony/Transformers and features the autobots and decepticons meeting the residents of Equestria, thanks to a spell cast by Queen Chrysalis. The book will be written by Ian Flynn, James Asmus, and Sam Maggs, with art Casey W.
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Asmus confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, "TRANSFORMERS MEETS MY LITTLE PONY!! Writing this has been PURE JOY! And I sincerely think you'll get a big kick out of it, if youre [sic] a fan of either one — or just oddball crossovers in general."
https://twitter.com/JamesAsmus/status/1225460919259422721?s=20
In a press release from IDW, the publisher revealed that My Little Pony/Transformers will be a four-issue mini-series launching in May, with the collected edition reportedly hitting stores in November.
"The writing I've gotten to do individually for My Little Pony and Transformers have already proven to be some of the most fun I've had in my career, so it's pure joy to play them off each other," Asmus said in a statement. "We're making a wild mash-up unlike anything else in your comic collection. You basically owe it to yourself and your future happiness to get a copy!"
Also in a statement, Flynn added, "It's been a delightful challenge finding common threads between the ponies and bots. It's certainly a fun and unique opportunity. I hope fans of both franchises can come together and enjoy this."
"My Little Pony and Transformers are two of my all-time favorite universes. Having written for them both previously, the idea of bringing the citizens of Equestria and Cybertron together is incredibly exciting," Maggs said, also in a statement.
IDW Editor-In-Chief John Barber said this crossover has been a longtime coming: "Teaming Transformers and My Little Pony has been a dream we've had for a long time. We're all really excited to see this mashup of characters by a mashup of creators who are honoring the legacy of both universes… and doing it in the most bonkers, fun way imaginable!"
According to the plot synopsis, Queen Chrysalis' spell brings the autobots and decepticons into the heart of Equestria, where Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, Spike, and their friends fight evil through the power of friendship on a regular basis. Here's the full summary:
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When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Spacebridge! What's this mean for our favorite fillies? There are suddenly a bunch of Autobots and Decepticons in Equestria! And as the dust settles, Rarity and Arcee find themselves teaming up against a hostile Decepticon force.
Plus Spike and Grimlock; Pinkie Pie, Gauge, and Shockwave; Fluttershy, Discord, and Soundwave; Rainbow Dash and Windblade; and Optimus Prime and Twilight Sparkle all team up for more adventures.
This is going to be absolutely bananas, in the best way possible. IDW is no stranger to epic crossovers with its licensed titles, but bringing Transformers and My Little Pony together is a stroke of pure genius.
My Little Pony/Transformers will be available at your local comic shop on a weekly basis starting in May. The collected trade is slated for release on Nov. 3, 2020. Check out the cover art for issue #1 below.
My Little Pony/Transformers #1 Cover A by Tony Fleecs
My Little Pony/Transformers #1 Variant Cover by Bethany McGuire-Smith
My Little Pony/Transformers #1 Variant Cover by Jack Lawrence
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Oklahoma City Uses Screen-the-Screener Concept, Gets Durant an Open Look
by Sebastian Pruiti
During the Oklahoma City Thunder's successful run the past few seasons, they have had one major flaw — their performance in late-game situations. There are a number of reasons for their struggles — Scott Brooks' lack of creativity, Kevin Durant's inability to get free off the ball, Russell Westbrook's decision making — but their dependence on isolation plays hampers them most. With 16.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, the Thunder trailed by one point. Instead of clearing out for Durant or Westbrook to go one-on-one, Brooks used a screen-the-screener concept to get Durant a wide-open jumper:
With James Harden inbounding the ball, the rest of the Thunder players set up in a diamond formation at the top of the key. Serge Ibaka and Durant stand at the elbows, Daequan Cook positions himself in the middle of the lane, and Westbrook waits just outside the 3-point line. The play begins with Westbrook coming off a Durant screen on the weak side of the Thunder's diamond formation.
Westbrook is wide open when he comes off the screen. Durant does a great job of hitting Westbrook's man and slowing him down. Not to mention that since he's Kevin Durant, the NBA's reigning scoring champion, much of the defense's attention goes to him. Monta Ellis, who is guarding Cook, should be sliding down to help on Westbrook, but he is caught flat-footed because he's watching Durant. Despite the space made for Westbrook, Brandon Rush gets into the passing lane and Harden chooses not to make the pass. Instead, he looks for the second option — Durant coming off a screen from Ibaka.
As Durant uses the screen, the Warriors' defense makes some mistakes. Ellis is caught staring again. This time, he's watching his own man, Cook. David Lee, who's guarding Ibaka, is also focused on Cook, who hasn't moved from his original position but is always a threat to pop out for a jump shot. Lee also needs to be prepared for Ibaka slipping a screen and diving right to the rim if Lee jumps out to stop a Cook catch-and-shoot or tries to help on Durant coming off the screen. The risk of giving Ibaka a game-winning dunk prevents Lee from helping.
Also, when Rush jumped into the passing lane to keep Westbrook from getting the ball, it opened up the other side of the court for Durant.
The defensive error that Lee (and Ellis, to a lesser extent) makes, allows Durant to cut unimpeded to the strongside elbow. Durant's biggest weakness is moving through contact without the ball, but with the effective screen and defensive miscues, no one bumps Durant and he receives an easy chest pass from Harden.
Durant makes the catch and has enough time to take a rhythm dribble and rise for a jumper before any defender can challenge the shot. He banks it in to win the game.
Durant's lack of strength has hindered him late in games. Too often, stronger defenders knock him off his path, and screens and cuts become ineffective. For this reason, the Thunder tend to isolate Durant to make sure that he gets the ball. But the play Oklahoma City ran against the Warriors caught the defense off-guard and allowed both Durant and Westbrook to be late-game threats. The defenses had to pay attention to Westbrook coming off that first screen, and when they did, Durant was free on the other side of the court. If the Warriors were dead set on stopping Durant, Westbrook probably would have gotten an easy attempt. If the Thunder keep running plays like this, instead of static isolations, their late-game woes may cease to exist.
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With the invention of the telegraph cables in the 19th century, international consulates and embassies began sending shorter encrypted telegrams using Morse Code. While the messages are now sent electronically, the moniker "cable" stuck and the term is still in use today for shorter, encrypted diplomatic messages.
On Sunday, Iraq gave Turkey 48 hours to withdraw an influx of Turkish military deployed near the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul. Turkish troops moved into this region without the consent of the Iraqi government, a clear violation of their sovereignty. More than 2,500 Peshmerga including officers have attended Turkish sessions thus far, including weapons and artillery training, the Turkish military said in the report, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Germany is on track to accept 1 million refugees. Germany has registered 964,574 new asylum-seekers in the first 11 months of the year, putting it on course for more than a million in 2015, according to the BBC. Germany has registered more asylum-seekers than any other nation in Europe, although at about 1% of its population, they have accepted less people per capita than other, smaller European nations.
President Obama made a televised address from the Oval Office on Sunday addressing the recent upswing of violet Islamic extremists. He called on Congress to take action on making it more difficult for terrorists to acquire guns in the United States and to authorize continued military action about ISIS. He also made a demand to make it harder for a potential terrorist to buy a gun, according to CNN.
Donald Trump, the main frontrunner for the Republican Party, has called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States, even tourists. He said there was such hatred among Muslims around the world towards Americans that it was necessary to rebuff them en masse, until the problem was better understood, writes The Guardian. These sort of comments, especially from the frontrunner of one of the two main parties in the next US election, is the sort of hateful rhetoric that only shows that the actions of ISIS and extremists are working. Extremists seek to spread hate and fear, and to have a norm entrepreneur, such as Trump, peddle these hateful views only fuels the extremists more. We should seek love in times like this, not hate.
According to a report published on Monday by Soufan Group, between 27,000 and 31,000 people have traveled to Syria and Iraq to join ISIL and other "violent extremist groups." This is more than double the amount of people that sought inclusion into these groups than when foreign states began their anti-ISIS interventions. While airstrikes from coalition forces have contributed a small amount to the lessening of ISIS held lands, they have been unable to stop the flow of foreign fighters seeking to join militant groups. Al-Jazeera was this story.
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In Venezuela, a rare victory has been won for the opposition parties in government. Government opponents now currently own a legislative majority, setting back the efforts of the heirs of Hugo Chavez's socialist movement. The opponents have run on platforms that deal with the countries deep economic crises, reports the New York Times. The Democratic Unity coalition has won 99 seats, to the United Socialist's 46. Results are still out on the final 22 seats
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Women in Medicine Spotlight: Brenessa Lindeman
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Brenessa Lindeman, MD, shares advice and reflects on what has inspired and challenged her as a woman in medicine.
What is your name, title, and department?
I'm Brenessa Lindeman, assistant professor of Surgery and Medical Education. I also have the privilege of serving as our associate designated institutional official (DIO) for the Clinical Learning Environment in our Graduate Medical Education Office.
Where did you receive your medical degree?
I attended the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine then trained in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in endocrine surgery at Harvard/Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Why did you decide to get into medicine?
I think like most people, I desired to marry my love of science with a passion for serving other people. Medicine fit that perfectly. It was when I was in medical school that I realized I could integrate my love for educating others by being an academic physician.
What is your leading charge or project here at UAB or a favorite project you worked on at UAB?
In my role as associate DIO for the Clinical Learning Environment, my primary charge is enhancing the clinical learning environment for all of our residents and fellows across the institution. The things we have been working on most recently have been focused on resident well-being, specifically looking at the work environment of our trainees through an annual survey, as well as providing them access to the Well-Being Index. We've also recently instituted a subcommittee as part of our Dean's Council for Graduate Medical Education that focuses just on well-being, as well as an officer of the House Staff Council, and we hope to bring a wellness space that is dedicated to resident and fellow training in the coming years.
What would you say to a young woman who aspires to be a physician or surgeon?
To any young woman out there who wants to be a physician or surgeon in the future, I would say go for it and don't give up on your dream. The road to becoming a physician can be long, but the steps are very well-defined, and there is an increasing number of women, in particular, who have traveled that route, and the majority of us want to help others follow in these footsteps. So the most important thing you can do is find a mentor to help guide you through the process. Following your passion will lead you to not only have a great career, but one in which your work is filled with joy.
What are some of the struggles you face as a woman in medicine?
Women in medicine today face many challenges, and some are different from what our predecessors faced. I certainly am very fortunate to be able to follow the well-worn path of many women who became surgeons before me, but we still have work to do. There remains a gap in pay between genders that is independent of work effort or other variables that we can control. There also remains a disparity in publication rates and promotion rates for women, such that many women physicians remain in the lower ranks at their employers, whereas men occupy leadership positions across academic medicine. I think we also continue to struggle for parity with childcare and child rearing, and women shoulder the greatest burden of those. All of these factors contribute to ongoing challenges for women, but I feel confident that with the leadership here at UAB and across the country, we are slowly chipping away and making progress on these issues.
Do you have a strong female mentor, and, if so, how does she encourage you in your practice?
I have the benefit of having many mentors, several of whom are women. I think it's important to note that women do not have to be mentored exclusively by other women. It's important to have a committee of mentors who can advise you in different facets of your career that are important for development. I am very fortunate to have had many strong women in positions of leadership early on in my education and training who inspired me to take on the roles that I have today.
Why is it valuable to have a female mentor?
Having a strong female mentor has been important to me because she has walked the path before me. Whenever I am facing something and wondering if this a challenge that I'm having just because I'm a woman, she can serve as a sounding board to provide sage advice to help me determine how I might need to recalibrate or reframe the situation to better address what I'm going through.
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What is turmeric and what are its benefits?
Turmeric is a Hindu spice with incredible properties and benefits both nutritional and preventive, healing and medicinal. It is characterized by being yellow or mustard and having a specific flavor somewhat spicy, which gives another taste to the meals.
It has been attributed anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, choleretic, digestive, carminative, hepatoprotective, lipid-lowering, detoxifying at the liver, anti-ulcer, cardio-protective and, in some cases, is also designated as anti-tumor.
To begin with, turmeric stands out as a digestive plant. It helps digestion and relieves the feeling of have eaten a lot.
It also works as an astringent and works very well for gastrointestinal inflammations.
The turmeric rhizome contains 10 components with anticancer action. These include curcumin, beta-carotene, curdione, limonene and curcumenol. According to recent researches, turmeric would help reduce the risk of various types of cancer, as is the case of duodenum cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and skin cancer.
In external use has many beneficial properties for the skin. Rejuvenating the skin, helps eliminate toxins, and keep the skin healthy and free of impurities.
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Dulce is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 3000 people. Dulce is also the Jicarilla Apache Nation's capital. Despite its small size and remote location, it became the center of a major controversy in the 1980s. An inventor and physicist named Paul Bennewitz claimed to have discovered an alien reptilian underground base near Dulce.
His claims sparked a firestorm in the UFO community.
He also claims that these reptilian extraterrestrials are working on advanced technology, such as genetic manipulation. There are also claims that these reptilians kidnap people who are undergoing genetic testing.
Many conspiracy theorists believe that the reptilians are plotting to take over the world's governments, gain total control of the planet, and establish a New World Order.
In addition, I'd like to point out that these reptilians already have complete control over humanity.
There are rumors of a forced alliance between the humans from the Dulce base and these dreadful creatures of the universe.
According to these stories, these reptilians have ties to the Illuminati, Free Masons, Bilderberg Group, and the Skull and Bones fraternity. I'll even go so far as to say that these reptilians have near-total control over these secret societies.
Listen to me: Dulce isn't the only underground base where these reptilians live; it's just the one that many good and brave people have discovered.
There are underground reptilian bases all over the world, but the largest are in the United States, Australia, Antarctica, and South America.
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Estwing Manufacturing Company grundades 1923 av Ernest O. Estwing, född Ernst Johansson. Estwing var född i Södvik på Öland 1884 och därefter bosatt bland annat i Persnäs, men emigrerade till USA år 1900. Det nya efternamnet syftade på hans barndomshem på den östra udden, eller vingen, i Persnäs.

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Hey guys and girls, I'm currently a 17 year old. Today I started my new diet of Special K Red Berries Cereal for breakfast, Special K Protein Bar for lunch and then cereal again for dinner combined with a clear american cherry lemonade sparkling water drink with green tea. I am really strong for my size and weight. My max in bench is 265. But right now I'm trying to cut and get a six pack for the summer. I just cannot burn this fat on my stomach and I do not know why. Anybody help!!!
Probably because the added sugar in a diet of processed Cereals and bars is ridiculous.
Good call Patrick. Stop eating that crap food Skyler. That will help.
Then what would be the best thing to eat?
I would suggest: keep eating the special K cereal for breakfast and the granola bar for lunch, but you should probably eat something with more protein for supper. I would suggest meat with some sort of vegetable. Also, do a lot of core workouts; if you hurt the next day, then you did a good job. That's what I've been doing and I have abs, so obviously I'm doing something right. Hope this helped!
Eating no vegetables or fruits is a bad idea. They should be at least half of your diet.
Plain unsweetened oatmeal for breakfast. With fruit & nuts added for flavor. I like pumpkin seeds & peanuts, with diced apples, or raisins, or prunes, or for a real treat I blend a banana in some almond milk and soak the oatmeal in that overnight. I'll add some plain cornflakes for fun but not much and not every day.
Fiber is very important. Oatmeal also has some protein, & no added sugars or anything. The instant oats are just as good as slow cook style.
For protein I use 2tbsp each plain pea protein and plain brown rice protein with one tablespoon of flavored whey based shake mix for flavor. Maximize protein while minimizing added flavors and sugars. You can find what you like, protein shakes come in all varieties.
Also canned tuna & salmon, chicken, seitan. Less red meats. Eggs, but when I am using eggs for a lot of protein I often will discard some of the yolks since they contain so many fat calories it will throw my macros off.
Beans and rice are a good base for a meal.
A simple veggie omelet, simple veggie stir fry, cleaned & chopped fresh Veggies in containers in the fridge ready to eat or cook. Take em with you to work or school.


Welcome to the Northern Vermont Council section of the VARA website. The Northern Vermont Council has been set up to serve the younger alpine racers who live in the northern portion and "Northeast Kingdom" of the State of Vermont.
The NVC operates under VARA's general rules and guidelines, yet we also have a set of NVC rules and policies that you should check out. The NVC rules are generated and approved by the NVC Council coaches.
If you have any questions regarding NVC rules, qualifying or schedules please contact me at ajulius@gmvs.org.
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An FDA inspection was conducted at the Quasar manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, October 31 to November 3, 2016.
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Guest Post | The Darker Drink: Pseudonymous Saint
By GW Thomas
The Saint series by Leslie Charteris is known for its highly adventurous flare. In fact, Charteris really created the James Bond film feel. If you read Ian Fleming, you find a Bond who is morose, cold, and rather unappealing. The flamboyant spy with the quips and one-liners is Simon Templar with the more realistic backdrop of Fleming to support it.
One can argue that neither the Saint nor 007 is particularly "realistic." Criminals do not defy the police as Templar does Inspector Veal. Spies do not stand out as playboys and rock stars. If there is anything George Smiley can tell us, it is that these characters are fiction's equivalent of comic book heroes. Which is alright. They serve a different purpose than John le Carre's cold, depressing truth. They make us laugh and dream of fast cars and faster women. They embody the fourteen-year-old's zest for life and all its possibilities.
It shouldn't be a big stretch for a superman of Simon Templar's stripe to have adventures that are just a little less believable. Even fantastic. Which he did do on a number of occasions. These stories were collected in The Fantastic Saint (1982), edited by Martin Harry Greenberg and Charles G Waugh. The book includes "The Newdick Helicopter," "The Gold Standard," "The Man Who Loved Ants," "The Questing Tycoon," "The Darker Drink," and "The Convenient Monster." The book acknowledges that the second Saint novel, The Saint Closes the Case (1930), is similarly fantastic, but too long to include. Among the stories gathered were four tales that actually appeared in SF magazines; three reprinted in Fantasy & Science Fiction. This shouldn't be too surprising since F&SF was created by Francis J McComas and the mystery/SF guru Anthony Boucher. The more surprising one is "The Darker Drink" that was the Saint's only SF pulp appearance in October 1947's Thrilling Wonder Stories.
"The Darker Drink" begins with Simon Templar alone in a cabin, frying trout for his supper. Suddenly a stranger comes to his door - pursued by three men - and begs Simon to help him. To convince the Saint, the man shows him a crystal that contains the image of the most beautiful woman in existence, Dawn. The man, Big Bill Holbrook, claims he is really bank clerk Andrew Faulks, a man dreaming the entire thing from his sleep in Glendale, California.
The Saint thwarts the thugs, meets and kisses the girl, and makes Big Bill jealous, but nothing really makes any sense. The girl can't remember her past. Everybody keeps calling the Saint the same three nicknames, in exactly the same order, until finally the thugs' big boss, the very fat Selden Appopoulis, faces off with Templar. The shootout does not go the way it usually does with the Saint and the Happy Highwayman falls to the floor with a bullet hole in his chest. Except he wakes up and none of it seems to have happened. Simon still has the gem in his pocket, so he can't quite believe it was all a dream. When he gets to Glendale he finds out Andrew Faulks had slipped into a coma, but died at the exact time Templar was shot. Even the gem has disappeared from his pocket. In the end it all really had been a dream of a dying man.
This story offers little we haven't seen before in dream stories. The shock at the end isn't particularly good. What makes this story fun is two other things. One, Charteris keeps you guessing even though you know some explanation will be forthcoming. Secondly, and much more rewarding, is that the author has fun with himself and his formula. All the plot elements are familiar Saint material: the man in need of help, the beautiful girl, the vicious thugs; the shoot out. Without the fantastic element, it could easily pass for one of the duller radio episodes. The author pokes fun at himself when Simon Templar notes to himself that "this sounds like one of those stories that fellow Charteris might write." This will be doubly so when we consider the true authorship of the story. For Charteris didn't write it.
The actual authorship of these "fantastic" Saint stories has been the subject of some educated guessing. It is a well-known fact that Harry Harrison wrote Vendetta For a Saint (1964) and that all the novels after 1963 were not written by Charteris. Most were written by Lee Fleming and revised by Charteris. "The King of the Beggars" (1948) was written by Henry Kuttner from an old radio script. So who wrote "The Darker Drink?"
At first, some thought it was Harrison or Theodore Sturgeon, but this was not the case. The best guess these days is that is was Astounding Science Fiction alumnus Cleve Cartmill. Cartmill is best remembered as the author of "Deadline," a tale about nuclear weapons before the devices were common knowledge. The story drew a visit from the FBI that had Cartmill and editor John W Campbell in the hot seat until they could prove that they had been writing about nuclear technology in science fiction for years. And that if they suddenly stopped, the Nazis might get suspicious. Cartmill is also suspected as the author of the story in which the Saint meets the Loch Ness Monster: "The Convenient Monster."
"The Darker Drink" never received a television rendering, so we can't look at how Roger Moore might have played out this weird scenario. The closest we can get is "The Convenient Monster" (the only story from The Fantastic Saint to be televised) that appeared on November 4, 1966. In this color episode, the monster is never shown; only implied. If "The Darker Drink" had been produced, it would have been easy enough to recreate, since no monsters or special effects were needed. The confusing atmosphere might have been intriguing in a good director's hand, but I don't think the producers would have contemplated a scene in which Simon Templar is shot dead (even in a dream). The TV Saint always wins. This story was perhaps the closest he ever came to failing that motto.
GW Thomas has appeared in over 400 different books, magazines and ezines including The Writer, Writer's Digest, Black October Magazine and Contact. His website is gwthomas.org. He is editor of Dark Worlds magazine.
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Ian Dickerson said...
It's Inspector Teal, not Inspector Veal.
You might want to note, rather than implying sole-authorship of the post-1963 books, that they were not ghosted efforts but collaborations -- as Charteris himself admitted in numerous forwards to those books. Vendetta was not solely written by Harrison - if you look at the manuscript you can see Charteris made several changes to it before publication. Or to put it another way, he would never let anything go out under his name that he wasn't happy with. And he was a tough bugger to please.
'The Convenient Monster' is not the only story from The Fantastic Saint to be televised: 'The Gold Standard' was the inspiration for 'The Abductors', 'The Newdick Helicopter' for 'The Checkered Flag' abd 'The Questing Tycoon' for 'Sibao',
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Here are the 2017 Salesforce Commerce Pacesetter Finalists!
As much as anything else, our annual XChange conference is a celebration of our customers' success and innovation. That's what the Pacesetter Awards, now in their fourth year, are all about.
Check out video highlights of two of last year's Pacesetter winners, Uniqlo and Carter's.
Birkenstock Digital GmbH – Founded in late 2015 to manage the digitization and global ecommerce activities of BIRKENSTOCK. Birkenstock digital launched new online stores in 20 countries, in eight languages, in 9 months. Online sales increased by factor ten compared to previous ecommerce activities; mobile commerce accounts for 41%.
Boohoo – The online-only UK-based fashion retailer that bills itself as "24/7 fashion at its best" launched six sites in just eight weeks.
Aritzia – The Vancouver-based retailer opened for business online in 2013, and has grown by double digits ever since to $65 million, or 12% of net revenue, in 2016. The company is forecasting continued strong online growth, to 25% of net revenue by 2021.
Pier 1 Imports – According to the home furnishings company, the Pier1.com business has experienced continued strong growth.
Wolverine Worldwide – The multi-brand company has seen annual double digit growth in its online business since launching on Commerce Cloud in 2014. Mobile commerce, in particular, is a key growth driver, representing more than 50% of traffic and nearly a quarter of sales.
BESTSELLER – This fashion company has leveraged Commerce Cloud to unify the shopping experience across all 17 of its brands, across all devices and regions. Innovations include single basket checkout and mobile-first strategy.
Boggi Milano – The men's Italian clothier, with 135 stores in 29 countries, has taken an "omni-channel first" approach to retailing, with click and collect, reserve online and try on in store, and 1-hour shipping. Boggi empowered 50 of its stores with omni-channel capability in two months.
vineyard vines – the lifestyle brand is leveraging all Commerce Cloud capabilities – digital commerce, store POS, Predictive Intelligence, OMS, and Marketing Cloud to deliver a unified shopping experience.
Congratulations to all the finalists! The winners in each category will be announced in a special session at Salesforce XChange taking place the Aria Las Vegas May 16-18.