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The weather forecasters predict this will be one of the worst British Columbian summers in decades. Of all times to be right... Day 10 marks the tenth day of rain. I've spent the days following bands of sheep to document their habitat use, scouting photography locations and setting camera traps.
Day 5: Relocating Base Camp
Day 1: Setting Up Camp
Months of research, planning and fundraising capped by two weeks of logistics madness has landed me on Todagin Mountain, my home for the next four months. I could finally let out a breath held for weeks as the helicopter left me in silence. It is refreshing to shift from the abstract and administrative to the tangible and real. Joining me for the first two weeks is videographer Steve Ablitt. We set up base camp in a sheltered clearing tucked in next to a cliff often used by the sheep. From here I will spend the next four months photographing the herd and mapping their habitat.
National Geographic Q&A
Check out the Q&A with myself and Wade Davis on the Sacred Headwaters on National Geographic.
Photocrati Fund
Huge thank you to the folks at Photocrati, who awarded my upcoming project, Surviving Todagin, their 2011 Photocrati Fund. This is the second year of the grant that supports humanitarian and environmental photography projects. This year was judged by icons Michael "Nick" Nichols, Jim Brandenburg and Steve McCurry. Check out their video showcasing the top three projects. And be sure to check out the *Photocrati site*, where you can find amazing WordPress themes for photographers.
BC Mag
A couple shots in BC Mag's Due West section:
Thank you Mountainfilm
It was my first *Mountainfilm in Telluride*, but I hope it's not my last. Pretty amazing group of talented and inspiring people! There are way too many to choose from, but here were some of my favourites:
Mickey Smith's "Dark Side of the Lens"
Pete McBride's "Chasing Water"
Drew Ludwig's "Gloves I Carried" exhibit
And many thanks to RBC's Blue Water Project for sponsoring the Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey exhibit, Art for Conservation for printing it and Mountainfilm for their Commitment Grant!
Royal Bank of Canada Produces Sacred Headwaters Exhibit
The Royal Bank of Canada, through their Blue Water Project, has produced an exhibit based on the Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey project. The exhibit will debut at Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO May 25-30 and will travel to festivals, galleries, schools and public venues to raise awareness of the Sacred Headwaters.
BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Finalist
An image from the Sacred Headwaters project is a finalist in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition! Winners selected from the 40,900 entries will be announced *here* this summer.
Mountainfilm & Sacred Headwaters Fundraiser
Paul Colangelo Photography has partnered with Mountainfilm's Annual Winter Fundraiser! From December 1st to January 7th, all prints on Paul Colangelo's *online gallery* are 10% off and proceeds will benefit Mountainfilm and the Sacred Headwaters campaign.
Order any sized print, framed or unframed, and include MOUNTAINFILM in the comments section during checkout. Complete the checkout process (you will not see the discount), and we will followup with the discounted amount.
*Mountainfilm* is America's leading independent documentary film festival, dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving and conversations worth sustaining. This year, Mountainfilm launched their *Commitment Grant*, which awards five grants to filmmakers, photographers and adventurers with projects that are intended to move audiences to action on issues that matter. Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey was one of the five grantees.
As part of their Annual Winter Fundraiser, Mountainfilm is hosting an *evening with Wade Davis* December 26th in Telluride, CO.
*Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey* is a conservation project aimed at raising awareness of the Sacred Headwaters, the shared birthplace of three salmon rivers in northern British Columbia.
Big Wild Bucks
UPDATE 12/8/10: Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey won third place. A Huge thanks for all the support!
The Big Wild, an organization aimed at protecting half of Canada'a public land, is giving $10,000 to three conservation projects and is asking for your help. They have narrowed it down to five finalists -- Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey is one -- and your vote will decide which projects receive funding. Please visit www.thebigwild.org/bucks and place your vote! The North West Watch Society is the sponsor for Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey.
Mountainfilm Commitment Grant
Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey was one of five film and photography projects awarded Mountainfilm's inaugural Commitment Grant. I'm honored to be apart of this amazing group and am looking forward to the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO, May 27-30, 2011. We'll have an exhibit at the Festival and Wade Davis will speak about the cause. Thank you Mountainfilm! Find out more here.
Exhibit at Place des Arts
The Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey exhibit opens at the Place des Arts Gallery in Coquitlam, BC. Join me for the opening reception on April 8th at 7pm. This first venue for the travelling exhibit will include 18 images from the Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey project.
Click here to read an article on the exhibit.
Thank you to the exhibit sponsors!
Philip Hyde Grant
I'm proud to announce that I've been awarded the Philip Hyde Grant for the Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey project. The NANPA Foundation, an offshoot of the North American Nature Photography Association, annually awards the $5,000 grant to a peer-reviewed environmental project.
The funds will help support the fieldwork needed to tell the story of the Sacred Headwaters in northern British Columbia. For more on the project, visit www.sacredheadwatersjourney.com
A big thank you to the NANPA Foundation and NANPA! If you haven't been to one of NANPA's annual Summits, they are a tremendous resource for nature photographers, a lot of fun, and a great way to connect with photographers and others in the industry. For more information, visit:
The grant will be presented at NANPA's 16th Annual Nature Photography Summit, February 16-21, 2010 in Reno, Nevada.
Spirit of the River Art Exhibit
The Misty Rivers Art Gallery in Hazelton, BC is hosting the Spirit of the River art exhibit. The inspiration behind the exhibit is the concept of "Fish Nation;" one nation joined through our reliance on, and connection to, our rivers and the salmon that call them home. Two pieces from the Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey project will be part of the exhibit. Dec 15 - February 2010 - check it out if you're in the area.
Conservation Project Launch: Sacred Headwaters, Sacred Journey
Over the past four months, I have been working on a conservation project that aims to raise awareness of the Sacred Headwaters. I'm pleased to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to this goal:
This is an ongoing project - new images and events will be posted on the project website.
The Sacred Headwaters is a remote mountainous region in northern British Columbia where three of BC's greatest salmon-bearing rivers are formed. The Stikine, Skeena and Nass Rivers all start in close proximity within this basin. It is also home to one of the largest predator-prey ecosystems in North America, earning it the nickname, "Serengeti of the North." The land has been the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation for thousands of years.
The Sacred Headwaters is now at the center of disputes between the Tahltan, government, mineral and energy industries and environmental organizations, placing the future of the this incredible land at risk.
International Photography Awards
I've been awarded an honourable mention at the 2009 International Photography Awards (IPA) for the following series. From the IPA website: IPA salutes the achievements of the world's finest photographers and promotes the appreciation of photography worldwide. The IPA has become one of the most significant in the photography industry. There were almost 18,000 submissions in competition this year from 104 countries around the world. www.photoawards.com
BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year
I'm happy to announce that Gate Keeper has been selected as a finalist in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
World View Smithsonian Exhibit
Rocky Mountain Fire will be on exhibit at the Smithsonian Castle Gallery July 1, 2009 to January 17, 2010. Details. From over 17,000 entries from around the world, 50 images were selected for the exhibit titled World View.


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For the 29th consecutive (and perhaps, final) year, the LPGA visits Phoenix, Arizona for the Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola. Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club is the venue as it has been since 2004. Lorena Ochoa won last year, defeating Suzann Pettersen by two strokes. The 72-hole event begins Thursday and all four rounds will be televised live in primetime by Golf Channel.
The course is 6662 yards long and plays to par of 72. This is not the same course where Annika Sorenstam shot her 59 back in 2001 (that was at Moon Valley CC). On balance, Superstition Mountain plays very close to the Tour average most years with 2006 being the only exception (0.8 below the average for that year). The weather looks great for the entire weekend – sunny, highs in the mid-80s, winds not more than 12mph – so the scoring should be generally good.
Being the week before the Kraft Nabisco, the Safeway is the unofficial warm-up event for the LPGA's best. 29 of the Top 30 players are here – Ji-Yai Shin is the only exception, due to her non-member status. Consequently, there are fewer openings for non-exempt players. This week's cutoff point came after Kris Tamulis, Non-Exempt #15, leaving Tracy Hanson out in the cold. UPDATE: Hanson made it in when somebody withdrew. I couldn't figure out who but it wasn't an exempt player. Michelle McGann is the "Category A" player for the fourth time – she only missed the cut at the MasterCard by one shot so I'm taking that as a sign that her game is moving forward. The Safeway also begins a string of 11 consecutive weeks of LPGA tournaments through early June. Since most of the top players don't like teeing it up more than three or four weeks in a row, it will interesting to see which events get skipped the most. Judging by the purse sizes and their locations in the schedule, I expect Corona, SemGroup and Corning to be the primary "off weeks".
The four players at the top of my "Hot List" are (as you would expect) the four 2008 winners. The victory helps, of course, but each of the four has registered at least one Top 10 finish aside from their victory. Setting my fandom aside, I'm going to remove Louise Friberg from the equation (although I'll probably include her in my PakPicker this week) and select from the remaining three. Those three all have a good past history on this course, so I have the feeling we're going to get our first repeat winner of 2008. Lorena Ochoa to win, with Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer as CYAs.
Stats: Winners 1-4 (3-4 with CYAs), Top Tens 7-12.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Safeway International Preview
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- Bill Roberts said...
It's nice to see a full field of gals entered at Superstition Mountain, all 29 of your top 30 are entered. I was disappointed that young Ashley (Hoagland) Johnson was missing from the field but she might not be ready to make her return. It was one year ago this week when Ashley first injured her back by slipping on a muddy slope and had to withdraw from the tournament on the Friday morning.
Annika's game looks real sharp coming off the Tavistock Cup.
- The Constructivist said...
Was it Francella's DNS?
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simple arithmetic, symptomatic behavior
I like to use conversations about simple arithmetic to illustrate some interesting behaviors. Math as metaphor: does it make sense to you?
(Read all the conversations. Or open them in a new window or tab.)
2+2=3? Or 2+2=5? Which untruth do you prefer?
Is 3+1 somehow better than 1+3? Don't they both add up to four?
Got a problem with 8? Why?
Do I stand corrected? Or do I step right over new information?
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Q. don't you have to be flexible to do yoga?
A. No you don't.
The whole point is to become flexible within your own fitness and physical spectrum. Yoga uses the breath to focus and still the mind.
We all know how it feels to be much stressed mentally.
Thoughts go round and round our head like a washing machine!
We are unable to stop the cycle!
Using our breath to listen to, watch and feel, allows our mental thoughts to slow down.
This has an effect on our emotions and central nervous system and ultimately our physical well being. Blood pressure can be lowered and a general feeling of empowerment can be achieved.
So the more mentally relaxed you become the more the body frees itself of stress and inflexibility through the art of breathing and letting go.
Q. What is Yoga anyway?
A. Yoga means 'union' of mind body and breath.
So what does that really mean in lay terms? Yoga is what I would call a natural form of exercise. By natural I mean we don't need a gym, equipment, a specific area or be a certain body type or to have any knowledge of it to practice.
Yoga can be practiced by anyone, anytime, any place.
The key to yoga is the breath.
All good yoga classes begin with Savasana (the corpses pose, lying down in relaxation). The body begins to release not only tension but toxins through the controlled use of deep rhythmic breathing in the abdomen.
I like to think of the breath as 'the bridge' between the mind and the body. As we control our breath we also control the mind and that in turn allows the body to release is tiredness and toxins. Breath is the best de-tox!
If we all learned to breathe better and with conscious attention to its powers we would begin to gain a balanced outlook on life and our own powers within our life.
Yoga is a tool box of skills and the practical use of those skills.
First aid for the Soul!
Q. Do you have to be skinny to practice yoga? I am a size 18.
A. Yoga is not for skinny bodies! It's for all bodies including yours!
This is such a common question and one I really feel strongly about.
I feel that some styles of yoga and the celebrities that think they discovered them have given yoga a bad name.
We have been overloaded with these celebrities and there diets, Guru-mania and the fashion accessories that go with their yoga mats!
Leave yoga out of the headlines please!
Yoga is for all bodies and that includes yours. Yoga is wonderful for the fuller body. It stimulates the Endocrine System to help flood the body with a balance of hormones. It stimulates the elimination of toxins through the massage of the eliminative organs and the flow of fresh oxygenated blood throughout the body.
All yoga postures can be adapted to suit your body type. Look for a good teacher and one that supports you. Check out a class first, notice who attends it. What do these students look like? Are they all thin? Are they all obsessed with their image?
Does the teacher look like they care about the type of client they attract. Look for a mix in a class and take the time to ask about the type of yoga in your health club and would it suit you. There are many types of yoga's practiced in this country now.
Find one that suits you.
For a teacher in your area contact me or look on our directory.
The British Wheel of Yoga will also be very helpful.
Q. Do men go to Yoga or just women?
A. Yoga is very popular with men these days and the trend is growing.
When I first went to a yoga class in a local church hall 30 years ago with my mother, I felt so out of place. Yoga seemed to be only for women over 50 with a twin set and pearls or a blue rinse. Having said that there was always at least one quirky male and he wore the highly envied purple Lycra cat suit!
How things have changed. Men now dominate certain schools of yoga like Astanga. This style is dynamic and powerful in form. Males are attracted by this strong yoga and excel at it.
Sting is the perfect example of the good looking rock star turned Yogi. Many men in the music business have given up their rock and roll lifestyle to save their faces and their careers. It is no longer cool to look wrecked and worn out by drugs and alcohol fuelled parties and neither is it cool to be out of shape.
Men now take a lot of pride in their appearance and the onset of old age. It is so positive to see the Sports world begin to wake up to the good effects of Yoga and flexibility and to its injury limitation.
Footballers all over the world practice yoga in the knowledge that being able to stretch helps counter injuries in the groin, lower back and knees.
As a trainer to athletes and sportspersons, I know from first hand experience that men who commit to yoga commit for life. The benefits to the body are one thing the benefits to the mind are profound!
Q. Is Yoga a religion?
A. Yoga is a philosophy and a way of life, not a religion.
This is a good question.
When I started teaching yoga over 25 years ago, I worked in London and parts of the world familiar with yoga. When I bought my young family to live in the Midlands I had not expected that their ideas about yoga may come from the dark ages!
I tried looking for a church hall to start a local class. I was so shocked to have the door slammed in my face. The vicars here had the belief that Yoga was a Hindu religion and as we used deities in our practice that we were also devil worshippers!
I was so surprised at this closed attitude and even more shocked when a local made the sign of the cross in front of me as I passed in the street. The news had got round that a witch was in their sights.
Thankfully things have moved on and Yoga is being practiced and understood as an opportunity for positive lifestyle change.
Yoga is a way of life and is based on a simple theory; that we are what we think.
Our mind is a tool yet has become the master; Yoga helps us to take back our inner power and to use the mind as a tool. Our thoughts dominate the way we live, act, react and behave towards ourselves and others.
As Mahatma Ghandi said 'if we want to change the world, we must first change ourselves'
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"QUILOMBO COUNTRY" BENEFIT SHOWING AT TRIBES GALLERY, Friday, JULY 29 – Only Scheduled Screening "Quilombo Country," the award-winning film about Brazilian villages founded by escaped and rebel slaves, will be shown as a benefit for A Gathering of the Tribes on Friday, July 29th at 8pm at the Tribes Gallery space at 285 East 3rd Street (Ave C) in New York City, followed by a Q&A with the director, Leonard Abrams. Admission: $10.00. Runtime: 73 mins.
"Quilombo Country," a documentary film shot in digital video, provides a portrait of rural communities in Brazil that were either founded by runaway slaves or begun from abandoned plantations. This type of community is known as a quilombo, from an Angolan word that means "encampment." As many as 2,000 quilombos exist today. Contrary to Brazil's national mythology, Brazil was a brutal and deadly place for slaves. But they didn't submit willingly. Thousands escaped, while others led political and militant movements that forced white farmers to leave. Largely unknown to the outside world, today these communities struggle to preserve a rich heritage born of resistance to oppression. The film ranges from the Northeastern sugar-growing regions to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, raising issues of political identity, land rights, and racial and socioeconomic discrimination. Included are examples of the material culture that allow the quilombolas to survive in relative isolation, including hunting, fishing, construction and agriculture; as well as rare footage of syncretic Umbanda and Pajelança ceremonies; Tambor de Crioula, Carimbó and Boi Bumba drum and dance celebrations; and Festivals of the Mast. "Quilombo Country" is narrated by Chuck D, the legendary poet, media commentator and leader of the iconic hip hop band Public Enemy.
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"An up-close-and-personal look at the state of these villages today, featuring surprisingly articulate accounts from residents lacking in formal education..." – The New York Times
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what did I do today?/
I can't really remember what I did today. There is a blur of photo taking, editing, apartment hunting and cooking. I guess I do remember what I did, but it seems like a fog of a day. I woke up with a hangover-like headache, except I did not drink anything the night before. It is the worst way to start the day. I felt really dry, so I chugged 16oz of water and 8oz of some delicious organic pomegranate blueberry juice.
And then….I made oats :)
Can you tell I love my new bowl??
Normal creamy banana oats, topped with: pnutty butter, melted cacao bliss, yogi cereal, ch ch ch chia seeds
Looove the melted coconutty chocolate goodness.
I did a bunch of computer work and then made lunch. Leftovers from last night's pasta + veggies + breadcrumbs with a delicious salad on the side. I topped it with the rest of the roasted butternut squash, which was sooooo good. I wish I had it on hand everday! I drizzled a little olive oil + balsamic on top.
I don't like this "lettuce" that is included with mixed greens. WHAT is it!!?? It's hard to get in your mouth and kind of twiggy…blegh!
After lunch I ran a bunch of errands and then Chris + I went for another fail of a day looking for a place to live. Ohhh so much fun!! hehe
Snack time before apartment hunting.
I looove pears!
I never buy berries in the winter. They were on sale from WF and grown in CA and actually looked good…and they were!
I've been wanting to make stuffing lately. It's just so warm and delicious. Perfect for this FREEZing weather.
It was a basic herby stuffing including:
- WF sourdough loaf
- veggie broth
- carrots/celery/onion
- spinach
mushrooms[there would have been but the boys don't like them!]
- thyme
- sage
- s+p
- sage turkey sausage + basil/garlic [fresh from WF, not pre-cooked]
It didn't photograph well…some things just don't look too appetizing as a photo! Maybe if photos could smell….. ;) Served with some salad on the side and a balsamic dressing that I whipped up. mmm
To the right..
To the left…
Totalllllllllly exhausted. Off to Melissa's [babysitting her son all weekend] tomorrow morning and hopefully squeezing in an early morning workout at the gym!!
Check out the "my story" page. I finallllly got it up! :)


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It has been shown that cross training is an effective (and fun) way to reach you fitness and weight loss goals
When we continually do the same thing over again our clever bodies adapts to the energy systems used and become more efficient.
This is why you may feel that you stop seeing results in terms of a weight loss goal you may have, that your best time of a 5k time trial is just not improving or that you just can't seem to increase the weight on your bar in the squat track in pump of the gym.
Depending on your goal there may be one form of training that works for you. However incorporating a mix of strength and conditioning, plyometrics, stretching and endurance/steady state based training into an exercise plan can often be more effective than one of these on their own.
So do you regularly hit the pavement, gym or prefer it in the pool? It might be time to change it up to challenge your body and fitness trying something different - even add in a few intervals to your usual lap routine, an incline to your daily jog or some time under tension to your weights.
Keep the body guessing!
Brooke x


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What's New- Training and Courses
Course Packages
Instructor Course:
This is a five-day intensive course, designed to optimise your learning and training experience. Master Toddy has over fifty years' experience himself and has the very best instructors who have had over 300 fights each, the step by step system is the best way to take your Muay Thai journey to the next level, while saving you time and money.
Grade 1 – Yellow prajied
Grade 2 – Green prajied
Grade 3 – Blue prajied
Footwork styles
Guard positions
Face Defence
Participants will learn to teach drills using the following equipment:
Focus mitts
Focus mitt and Boxing glove
Thai pad and Focus mitt
Grade 4 – Blue prajied with brown stripe
Grade 5 – Brown prajied
Grade 6 – Brown prajied with red stripe
Participants will learn to teach drills using the following equipment:
Focus mitts
Focus mitt and Boxing glove
Thai pad and Focus mitt
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Clinch training with Thai fighters
Ram muay – Wai Kru and the meaning behind it
The art of the leg kick
Participants will learn to teach with the following equipment:
Cobra shield
Double Thai pad and Focus mitt
The focus of this session lies on the business aspects of running a gym. Master Toddy will give valuable and detailed advice, to ensure that all participants leave the Kru course with all the required skills and knowledge to set up and run a successful gym.
Details include the following:
How to structure a range of different classes to suit all abilities– Beginner– Fighter– Children– Women's only
Customer service and front of house management, even how to answer the phone!
How to teach sparring sessions that ensure that students improve their technique and avoid injury
Two of the most important things an instructor can learn:
The five big reasons to keep your students motivated and how to make sure they keep coming back for more.
Bag work
Go over everything that has been taught so far:
Drill how to do grading
Basic referee training, provided by a professional referee (this will provide participants with an extra qualification, giving them a competitive advantage over other instructors)
Drill all kinds of padwork with professional fighters
Q&A session
Certification Ceremony
Presentation of:
– Certificate from Master Toddy's Muay Thai Academy, MTIA and the Thai Ministry of Education
– Referee certificate (If applicable)
– Mongkol
– Prajied
– Instructor handbook
– DVD set
One Week Intensive Courses:
Each of the following courses are designed to help improve specific aspects of your training, learning proper techniques and giving you plenty of homework to take away with you until you visit us the next time!
Boxing Course
Our Boxing Course is a formatted system that is simple to understand to improve your skill set and be able to teach.
Grand Master Toddy got into boxing at a young age and has previously done pad work with Mike Tyson, as well as training Ross 'The Boss' Minter and Lamon Brewster, so you will be trained at a high standard. Furthermore, your fitness and stamina will improve greatly.
Front Kick Course
What you will learn:
1. Angles of attack
2. Being first
3. Stopping your opponent's attack at the root of their technique
4. Redirection and tricks
5. Proper timing and distance to create perfect power and effectiveness
6. Countering
Round Kick Course
There are over 10 variations of powerful and destructive round kicks.
This course is a must have to sharpen your skills so you are the most accurate and efficient when you are setting your kick up, timing it and crushing your opponent.
You will be taught how, why and when to use these devastating round kicks to get maximum results and outcome.
Knee Course
Train with the legend of brutal knees, Diesel Noi, to develop destructive knees for self-defence and competition.
This course is the perfect way to develop, maintain and add to your arsenal the very lethal, effective and feared knees of Muay Thai. All knees are taught with and without clinching.
Elbow Course
All other Martial Arts fear the Muay Thai elbow! It can be devastating and many champions have won by elbow knock out.
Our very own Ajarn Kwang is the 'King of elbows' and has over 800 fights. Through this course, you will learn different types of elbows, how to execute them correctly and when they should be used.
K.O. Course
We are famous for fight camps and preparation.
This course is designed to set up the best and most likely combos to deliver crushing blows and down your opponent.
We are proud to say that many champions globally, from different Martial Arts backgrounds have come to train with us to prepare themselves before their fights.
Professionals such as Randy "The Natural" Couture, Stephan Bonnar, Tito Ortiz, Gina Carano, Georges St. Pierre, Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross and Ronnie Green have all trained with Master Toddy.
Classes and Private Lessons:
Whether you're staying with us or live nearby, we have plenty of classes for you to join and to accompany our other courses so you get the best training possible. See what classes you'd like to join below.
Muay Thai Private Lessons
You will train under the Great Grand Master Toddy team, where each of our instructors have been personally selected by Master Toddy himself.
Our well-known system is easy to follow, ensuring that you get the best and most authentic training in a controlled environment.
Before you jump into a class, you will first have a 2 hour lesson, one-on-one with one of our instructors so we can see what level you're at and so you learn the fundamentals of our system.
The combination of what's included in our system has produced over 40 champions to date.
Muay Thai Class
Our group sessions include a mix of pad work, bag work, and sparring, which makes it perfect for anyone looking to increase their Muay Thai skills and overall fitness.
Pad Work- working on excellent timing and technique
Bag Work- every routine we teach is guaranteed to improve technique and stamina
Sparring- what you learn here will be second to none. Learning and practicing techniques in a controlled manner
We have weekly, monthly and yearly packages available and the sessions run 6 days a week.
Krabi Krabong
An ancient weapons-based Martial Art originating from Thailand that focuses on the curved sword (Krabi) and staff (Krabong).
Royal bodyguards of Thailand's Royal family are said to be highly trained in this Martial Art.
Children's Class
Get your kid's away from the TV to come and train with us! They will be taught self-defence, self-discipline and respect, all in a fun and enjoyable lesson planned by Grand Master Toddy himself.
During these sessions, they will also learn how to deal with bullies and be taught about being street smart.
Muay Boran
This was originally developed for self-defence for use in the Siamese army and is still taught to the Thai Royal army today.
Many of our instructors grew up fighting on the streets of Thailand, where there are no rules, allowing their more advanced and extreme skills of Muay Boran to be showcased. You will see that it is the most enjoyable and one of the best forms of self-defence in the world.
Muay Kaad Chuek- Coming soon...
Grand Master Toddy and Ajarn Kwang are both extremely experienced with street fighting and the bare knuckle fighting style of Bangkok.
Ajarn Kwang himself has had over 300 Bare Knuckle fights! They will share their experience and knowledge with you, enabling you to learn more quickly which will save you time and money in the long run.
Muay Thai for MMA - Coming soon...
Learn how to train Muay Thai to fight in MMA. Master Toddy's previous experience speaks for itself having trained many MMA and UFC fighters, such as Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Stephan Bonnar and Gina Carano.
You must adapt all your weapons for closer distance and sharper footwork. In addition, you will also be taught to best position your body for the right attack and defence, and preparing yourself to turn at angles so you are always at the optimum advantage. We know how to win!
We also have newly renovated accommodation, so you can relax in comfort whilst you train with us. You will have your own private room with ensuite just steps away from the ring, so you're prepared for training no matter what!
See our accommodation and meal plan blog, so you can decide what room you want to stay in and what food you can have whilst you stay with us.


text: Todd Meehan is Associate Professor of Percussion at the Baylor University School of Music. He has performed throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician. Todd currently performs contemporary percussion chamber music with the Meehan/ Perkins Duo and is the Principal Timpanist of the Waco Symphony Orchestra. He has commissioned new works for percussion by composers David Lang, Paul Lansky, Tristan Perich, Charles Wuorinen, Jonathan Leshnoff, and Alejandro Viñao, among many others. He has released recordings on Cantaloupe, Bridge, New World Records, and Physical Editions. Todd earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees from the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin, and his Master of Music degree from Yale University. He performs on Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments, Zildjian cymblas, Remo drumheads, Vic Firth sticks and mallets, Black Swamp accessories.


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Burma breakdances
Burma breakdances from John Gevers on Vimeo.
The new generation of Burmese young men now living in Fort Wayne, Indiana, strut their breakdancing selves at Burma Night, 3.6.2011.
This is part of John Gevers' documentary exhibition, "Yearning to Breathe Free," which tells the stories of refugees from other lands who now live in the Heartland of the United States. This segment shows how rapid assimilation into a new culture can occur, especially among those from the younger generation. It is not uncommon for teenagers from Burma to report that they spent their entire lives prior to being granted admittance to the U.S. in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border.
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High Street chemists Mistry's is the latest shop to be burgled in the spate of break-ins in Market Harborough.
Two thieves broke in to the chemists via the back door entry into the shop's rear car park off School Lane.
Their may have been a third person, because the headlights of a car can be seen in CCTV footage of the break-in.
The burglars made straight for the perfumes and after-shaves, and escaped with stock with a retail value of £7,000.
The shop's assistant manager Daniel Watts said the shop alarm was set off at 8.05pm on Sunday night.
"I was here about five minutes afterwards, but you can see from the CCTV footage they were in and out in two minutes" he said.
"It was all after-shaves and perfumes they stole which are completely at the other end of the shop. It looks like they must have had a look around before they broke in. They knew what they wanted."
Anyone who saw a car stopped behind Mistry's with headlights on, on Sunday evening, or has been offered cheap after-shave or perfume, or has any information about the burglary, should contact the police.


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Cast of 'The Wonder Years' reunites after 21 years
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By ANDREW TAVANI
Beginning in 1988, the eminently lovable Arnold family began taking American TV viewers on a weekly journey to the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s in ABC's nostalgic sitcom 'The Wonder Years.' On Thursday, the cast of the beloved show reunited some 21 years after the series finale aired -- and the photos of the event immediately took Twitter and the rest of the Internet by storm.
All the key players -- Jack and Norma; Kevin, Wayne and Karen; Winnie and Paul --were on hand, as US Magazine reports, to record some retrospective material for the upcoming release of 'The Wonder Years: The Complete Series' DVD collection. And the actors posted several photos of the reunion on Twitter. (Not on hand for the reunion was Daniel Stern, the actor who voiced the adult version of Kevin, who narrated the show.)
'The Wonder Years' debuted on ABC in 1988 and wrapped up in 1993 with a memorable 'Independence Day' series finale, that ended with the culmination of the long-running love story between Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper that was one of the prime threads that held all six seasons of the series together. The show picked up a slew of awards during its run on network TV, including three prime-time Emmys. Another signature element of the show was Joe Cocker's soulful rendition of The Beatles 'With a Little Help from My Friends,' which played over the opening credits.
Above, see the photos of Fred Savage, Dan Luria, Alley Mills, Olivia d' Abo, Jason Hervey, Danica McKellar, and Josh Saviano (who's now a lawyer and completely out of show business) from the big reunion -- and then take the ultimate trip down memory lane by looking at scores of pics of the show in its heyday, as it took American viewers on a trip down memory lane. (Yes, Kevin is wearing his Jets jacket in many of the pics.) And below, watch a video on the reunion of one of America's all-time greatest TV families.


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We're sure you'd agree that receiving paper cards are a nice thing this time of year, but perhaps an even nicer feeling is knowing that we didn't send you a card and instead invested in helping entrepreneurs in poverty stricken areas get a no-interest loan to get their business started or growing.
In fact, we've invested a little in nine entrepreneurs instead of spending money on postage and printing. These business owners are in Peru, Lebanon, Timor-Leste, El Salvador, Indonesia, Paraguay, Siera Leone, Colombia & the Philippines.
You can join us in giving a hand up to struggling entrepreneurs by clicking here. The interest free loans are repaid to your Kiva account which you can then use to donate to another entrepreneur. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we thought this was a great way to give to the community.
So a very merry Christmas to you and also to your families, from the team at Bam Creative.
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Chris Pratt is giving a Cribs-style tour of his Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship!
In the funny video, the 35-year-old actor shows fans the ins and outs of his movie set ride, à la the famous MTV real estate show.
"Hey, how's it going? It's Chris Pratt on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy," Pratt says at the beginning of the clip, which is titled "Check the Milano Yo!" "I'm going to show you the Milano, Peter Quill's ship."


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The recent revelations about Edward Snowden and the extent of the NSA's snooping have got more than a few people spooked. And the concerns extend far beyond the confines of the US population. The Russian Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is the agency in charge of the Kremlin's and Russian president's security, has decided it no longer trusts computers and is reverting to using typewriters instead.
No official reason has been given for an order placed this week for $15,000 worth of electric typewriters by the FSO. But amusingly, the reason why has leaked via Russian newspaper Izvestiya.
The FSO has decided to revert back to keeping paper records in light of recent leaks and details of how much monitoring is taking place by certain agencies. In particular, news that Edward Snowden was bugged during the G20 London summit back in 2009 seems to be a key reason for the decision. And in fact, this is just an extension of practices already used at the Kremlin. President Vladimir Putin regularly receives reports that have been produced on a typewriter, and secret notes are passed on paper, not via internal email or messaging services.
By relying on typewriters and paper records, it's possible to link every single document back to an individual typewriter. Combine that with logs of who was using them and when, along with limiting access to the documents, and it becomes much more difficult to leak something without being found out. Anyone attempting to leak info will probably have to revert to classic spying methods and photograph documents rather than steal them.
I doubt this switch will be a practice followed by other governments simply due to the costs and storage needs involved.


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This is the world's easiest, most practical fundraiser ever as it occurs during the week of Marching & Movement Camp. After you have watched part of camp or just picking up your kid, make your way across the street to pick up dinner. You don't even have to mention you are part of the Round Rock Band. Tell your friends, tell someone at the convenience store. We will receive 15% above a normal sales night from Bush's Chicken.
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Earlier Event: April 23Car Show and Vendor Shop Hop
Later Event: May 93rd Annual Band Booster Golf Tournament


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Michel Home Improvement specializes in the installation of vinyl, HardiPlank and log siding materials, as well as soffit and fascia to give your home a new look! We also offer expertise in building patio covers and installing new-construction or replacement windows. For more than 10 years, Michel Home Improvement has worked hard to provide the highest quality workmanship in West Plains, Missouri and the surrounding area.
Have a project in mind? We offer free estimates, so don't hesitate to CONTACT US for all your home improvement needs!
Interested in seeing some of our work? Check out our Photo Gallery on the SERVICES page to see how Michel Home Improvement has been transforming homes and building projects since 2000.
Jeff Michel has been in the siding and construction business for more than 17 years. We believe in doing the job the right way, the first time. We aim to make the customer happy and maintain a good name in the home improvement business.
We specialize in the outside appearance of your home. We want it to look as good as you do! When it comes to installing vinyl siding, our experience makes the difference. Many of our competitors can also do the job, but can they make it look the right way, the first time, without the hassle and expense of repeated visits?
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One Page of Four Cut-and-Use BookmarksLITTLE BALLERINALaser Printed on 80# Cardstock
From the 1950s paper doll book by the same name is this pretty little gal and her beautiful costumes arranged on panels of bookmarks.
Four bookmarks are on one cardstock sheet, for you to cut out and use as they are, or to embellish with inks, sparkles, ribbons or other trims. 8.5" x 11" archival 80# paper, stored in a crystal clear seal-top bag.


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Obviously there are a lot of important works of literature that have been created over the years and across the many cultures of the world, so if I were to describe Abu'l-Qasim Ferdowsi's Shahnameh as simply a great work of literature I would be doing it something of an injustice. It is a great work of literature, don't get me wrong, but its importance goes far beyond the aesthetic. It could be argued–has been argued in fact–that this epic poem is responsible for saving Iranian civilization and the Persian language from extinction–or, at least, from being completely marginalized.
Source: Today in Iranian history: the Shahnameh is completed (1010)


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24 Hours in Nashville: Where to Eat, Drink, & Hang/
You guys know I love Nashville (and honestly, if you've visited, you know there are so many reasons to love it). When Ben isn't on the road making music, Nashville is his home base, so I've had the serious pleasure of getting to make it my home too.
Disclaimer, this list is of the caffeine, sweets & treats and late night hangin' variety - I could and will do a post of where to shop - the vintage and local designer scene is killer in Nash - and I'm overdue on a post about the parks, hikes and outdoor places to explore. So, without further ado, here's my short list of great places to dine and hang if you've got 24 hours in Nashville.
In the a.m.:
Barista Parlor
Yep, it's on every list. And for good reason. It's like some hottie hipster club was founded and they hold all their meetings at BP. I mean, go here for coffee too, but also go here if you want to analyze the newest all the hip trends. And you won't just want to hang here because of everyone's good looks - the staff is as Southerners should be, generous and friendly.
To place your order, step past the vintage motorcycles and peruse one of the hand-carved menus. As the counter barista pauses to flip whatever the vinyl of the moment is, take note of the pastries and cookies displayed in the front counter's glass casing (and order one of course)... Be sure to pop around the corner and check out the shops next door, vintage, antiques and indie designer things galore.
Also a "best of" featuring quite possibly my favorite avocado toast in Nash and to die for donuts. It's walking distance from Ben's current apartment so I also like meeting friends on the front patio for late afternoon coffee catch ups.
Mid afternoon:
Bobbie's Dairy Dip
1950's Americana throw back at it's best. Outdoor seating, doo-wop music on rotation, and on a rainy day listen to rain dancing on the roof. And of course the ice cream… soft serve, sprinkles - catch a photo with your instax camera, it'll rival something your grandmother snapped hanging with her girlfriends decades ago.
Hot Chicken
It's a Nashville staple, on every menu it seems, like gumbo is in New Orleans - there's even a festival devoted to it. I personally like Pepperfire the best, Ben took me there first and despite the lines you'll find out the door at other Hot Chicken joints, this one remains my favorite.
Late afternoon:
Pinewood Social
On my first visit I got the fanciest mimosa, a bowl of fried broccoli, marveled at the bowling alley and number of people snapping instagram photos (and did the same myself later) and then discovered the pool and vintage airstream out back. I promptly hustled into my bathing suit and spent the rest of the afternoon cooling off. For you road trippers - locations with free pools and places to bathe, coupled with cocktails and cutesy eats… well there really isn't anything better.
Cheap dinner best bets:
5 Points Pizza
You'll know you've found the neighborhood when all the usual signs appear: bikes and perfectly groomed beards, plus gorgeous nuevo hippie girls in Gladys Tamez hats popping in and out of vintage and floral shops. I love the pizza and I swear, every band that's on the brink of serious stardom is catching a post rehearsal meal. This has become our date night spot, cheap wine, delicious pizza, yep, our favorite things.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
These tacos originated in a 1970s Winnebago and now reside in a storefront curated by what was surely a roving band of hippies who'd recently scored big at the flea market. Mexican street food inspired, the carnitas are a draw and the tortilla soup is perhaps best in show.
Late night hangs:
Crying Wolf
One of the coolest bars over in East Nashville. Try their straight up ol' school cheese tots (I'm a cheese addict) with your High Life and enjoy some of the best tunes in a chill atmosphere.
Mickey's Tavern
A great neighborhood dive bar. They specifically market themselves as having no DJ's, no karaoke, no trivia, just solid hangs. When we visited the juke box went from a Sade song to a Led Zeppelin song. (FTW!) Once the owner was asked about his possible Irish heritage (hence the name of the bar) his response: "It's just a name I picked. Besides, all the cool names are already taken by the other bars in east Nashville... this building is rumored to have been a bar since it was built in 1950, I thought I'd name it something like the bars were named back then. Names like, Dino's or Betty's."
Robert's Western World
This place, my friends, is the world of the Honky-Tonk. Fried bologna sandwich, real deal boots, dancing cowboys and cheap beer down on Broadway.
Of course, I'd be remiss without mentioning that Nashville is nothing without live music. While I've only been to a few of Nashville's historic live music venues, I did have an opportunity to explore backstage at the Opry. WHAT A F'N DREAM.
The Basement is always a good bet too, and if you can make it happen catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium, a former church, the birthplace of the Grand Ole Opry, and "the Carnegie Hall of the South." Not only have the famous feet of Elvis and Johnny Cash grooved on the stage of the Ryman, the stunning acoustics of this Nashville landmark make it one of the best places in the country to see live music.
So there you have it. 24-48 hours in Nashville. And, btw, for those of you in Nashville! I can't wait to make friends, drop me a line and share your personal faves! Can't wait to get there.
opening photo credit here, Bobby's Dairy Dip via FB


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Tuesday, June 9, 2015
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Tolerance is one of those words curiously flexible of definition when used by the politically correct: we are supposed to allow others have their say.
But it is somehow forbidden to suggest that those others are wrong. Nuts. Completely badgers. A few fries short of a Happy Meal. Even when it is clear that they are.
So, I suggest that we not use this ridiculous euphemism for what the speaker wants - and then I get asked:
"Okay, offer a solution. What word do you propose we use instead of "tolerance"?"
I thought this was more obvious; pardon me. Answer: rather than a term with arbitrary definition prone to abuse, we should first look to how we conduct public affairs, and then insist that government is a business with the unique duty of treating everyone equally before the law and to guarantee the same set of rights to every individual.
Note then that individuals have the freedom to associate - they can do what they wish so long as no law is violated.
These two things are seperate.
We should show that government has no business acknowledging religion, because the principle of equal treatment before the law, combined with the difficulty of defining a religion, would bring government to a stop if it were to commemorate every religious holiday and practice.
Some say that "tolerance" isn't a code-word for anything, that it just means, "live and let live".
Not really.
I get this from debate on online forums, where some ardent Christians show they are fearful of losing influence in American government. It's not enough for them to practice their religion freely. They must have endorsement, and official approval of their preaching everywhere they go. It would be useful to take another tack than tell them "tolerance, tolerance" for not only the above-stated reason, but to disallow the next logical leap: that only those in a superior position are empowered to "tolerate" anything - such as the practice of those faiths lesser than Christianity, i.e., all of those other weird ideas.
The above-cited organizations, regardless of what you might think about their efficacy, are special interests with the aim of increasing their influence. They have no real "divine" mandate to do anything, and the exercise of such power as they might accumulate in government will be (is) exclusive, not inclusive.
Since when should bowing and scraping to a particular invisible entity determine whether you have a voice in government - and the attendant command of government force?
Monday, June 1, 2015
Legalizing Marijuana
Want to get what you want? Show the benefits, and BE HONEST about the negatives - yes, they are there!
Here's the subject.
As you have seen, there is a tremendous argument going on about what should be done about the status of marijuana in the USA. I get that you might have strong opinions about this, but please take this advice:
Show the benefits and risks in a manner that doesn't compare the issue to any other things we do as a country, unless you cite why you make the comparison.
Show the return on investment for the legalization of marijuana ONLY.
Often, the venue of discussion - a Facebook page, Twitter feed or newspaper comment section - doesn't allow any room to explain this, so here goes:
Every argument for the legalization of marijuana is being used by its proponents. At least two things - the comparison of marijuana to alcohol and to tobacco - are fallacious at best.
1) Alcohol is legal in the majority of American locations. It got that way after activism resulting in a Constitutional amendment prohibiting alcohol anywhere in the USA was finally overturned. The justification at the time was that crime attending the illicit distribution and consumption of alcohol cost too much, and that the public demanded alcohol despite legal prohibition. (This argument does now apply to the marijuana trade.)
What alcohol does NOT share with any demonstrated or theoretical use of marijuana is its addictive qualities - profound for some people - and their tie to the physical debilitation drinkers suffer. This is why the alcohol argument should not be used.
2) Tobacco is legal in the majority of American locations. Yes, its use is prohibited in many places due to official decree or the declaration of a business owner, but its possession is legal. Public pressure has made it "uncool" to smoke tobacco due to gross behavior on the part of smokers and its horrible, easily demonstrated effects on health. You may recall that there was a "big tobacco" lawsuit? This was the end result of manufacturers adulterating tobacco to meet special goals and consumer demand, and therefore making themselves liable for the health effects. This industrial adulteration of the product and the resulting suit is why RJ Reynolds now admits, "There is no such thing as a 'safe' cigarette." The adulteration of the product, tobacco, is why the tobacco argument should not be used.
Somehow, states which subsidized, regulated and taxed tobacco were allowed to stand aside from prosecution, even as their own health departments had shown officials for decades that the practice was helping kill their own people.
Marijuana is NOT immediately "worse" than alcohol or tobacco; it's not even in the same league - so the immense existing costs to public health that alcohol and tobacco impose on the American public is a negative that should never be attached to marijuana.
There IS an unresolved link to psychoses associated with continuous use. Yes, weed IS effective in fighting glaucoma and assorted pains associated with cancer. Do you know how marijuana relieves this pain? What makes you think a painkilling capability isn't affecting your body when you do NOT have pain?
A negative that should not be ignored is that the marijuana trade today enables violent and nonviolent crime. This is actually the major driver society should engage.
Police misconduct, often described as part of, "The War On Drugs™", is enabled by the money that attends the commission of crimes. The 2nd Amendment people can tell you about police vs. gun possession since before the USA was formed. Different problem, to be disposed of by changing laws.
If marijuana were commercially available, the following scenario could be established:
You could go into a convenience store and buy a five-pack of smokes for some price - say, $20. The source, because it is a commercial product, would have quality standards, and varieties would be available (the public will have to be wary of corporate adulteration of the product, as happened with tobacco). To protect employers, the purchase could be flagged for future use should the customer decide to put others at risk. This is exactly what California does with medical marijuana: the permit card includes a prohibition against performing some jobs while under the influence.
You would simply go back to the house and mellow out. No deals with shady characters (Carrying guns! Panic!), no drama. Peace.
Medical THC can be administered in an assortment of other ways. I bet you have seen some of these, and have more ideas. Research is not recreation, though. Some care in presenting each use, seperately, can defuse an argument by being specific about benefits. The general public is NOT going to be doing research, so combining arguments will look like a shady tactic to your audience. Be honest: admit that a lot of people just want to have fun.
Here is a short list of pros and cons for marijuana; note that they each have different values:
Pro: only physically addictive for about 9% of heavy users
Con: does alter user spatial perception which should prohibit vehicle use
Pro: does not produce unconsciousness, regardless of THC intoxication
Con: cannot at present show an impairment standard for critical-job employees or drivers
Pro: does relieve some medical symptoms currently fought with expensive, sometimes customized prescription drugs
Con: subject to alteration by a supplier
Pro: can be produced commercially with almost no effort
Con: long-term health effects have yet to be determined, links to its inducing schizophrenia are appearing
Pro: removing criminal penalties could allow those once convicted of possession to get jobs. A conviction for selling or using pot keeps the convicted from getting a decent job comparable to selling more pot.
Pro: removing stigma would diminish the tendency for users to lie habitually. This hidden factor in drug use is an invisible cancer, in that once dishonesty is accepted, it is easily extended to every other situation in life. Lying is actually the factor that makes pot a "gateway" to more-serious drugs.
Pro: removing stigma would allow research. The potential? THC is one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 84 other cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), and cannabigerol (CBG). The downside?
Con: ALL drugs have effects on the body and mind, and some of these effects will NOT be positive.
I don't smoke anything of any kind and I never have, and I am hideously uncomfortable with the idea that a law should be broken before it is changed -- because that is how governmental powers get swollen beyond any recognition of the Constitution!
Yes, if you buy and/or use pot today, you are funding criminal activity which gets people injured and killed. Sorry to "harsh your buzz", but the real solution here was to change the law so that you wouldn't be breaking it to start with. Unfortunately for us all, sitting on the couch getting high was more important to pot smokers than real activism.
You might find more pro or con points upon reflection. You will notice that regardless of your personal position about the public's use of intoxicants, you may attempt to justify your point by employing a fallacy, inadvertently or not. Don't do that. A short list of those are here.
This issue is easily studied with an actual, evidentiary method. Give it a try.
Nobody's gonna drug you against your will, and there is nothing in this world without cost.
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- Check if the sms-server is running. If not please run the server by executing the command
sv u sms-server
and make sure that start has been ended properly
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To run the tcp-server type the command like for the sms-server
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December 1, 2016
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Empowering Women in Lithuania from Teenager to Woman Program
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Easter floral creations don't need to be boring or expected, right? Let me show you how to transform a few simple eggs into an impressive table centerpiece…
You'll need:
- Eggs
- Spoon
- Acrylic paint
- Small craft brushes
- Toothbrush (for speckling)
- Flowers of choice
Here's how you do it:
1. Using a spoon, gently crack open the top of an egg then peel away the eggshell until you have a hole the size you desire (large enough to insert the stems of your flowers).
2. Turn the egg upside down and pour the insides into a bowl to save for cooking or baking.
3. Carefully rinse the inside of the eggshell with soapy water and set it aside to dry. Repeat with all the eggs you'll be using.
4. Paint the eggs the color of your choice and set aside to dry. If you want to speckle the eggs, paint them pale blue, green, or off-white—those are the most natural-looking color choices for speckled eggs. Once you've painted the eggs, allow them to dry completely.
5. For the speckle effect: Dip a toothbrush in a small amount of brown acrylic paint and run your finger over the toothbrush, letting the paint splatter onto the eggs. Allow the paint to dry, and you have some awesome speckled eggs!
6. Fill the eggs with a bit of water and add flowers.
Display your Easter eggshell vases in eggcups, or group several eggs together in a twig nest. I tucked mine inside nooks and crannies of stumps and used a sheet of bark as a tray. Stumps and bark courtesy of our backyard.
Happy Easter!


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Bioidentical Testosterone Pellet Therapy
Bio-identical Testosterone Pellet Therapy
Innovative Men's Health is now proud to offer Bio-identical Testosterone Pellet Therapy! Testosterone Pellets are implanted beneath the skin on the lower back two to three times per year. The pellets contain bio-Identical testosterone and may also contain the medication, anastrozole, to help prevent the overproduction of estrogens. Typically, patients receive 8 to 12 pellets at a time, depending on their needs. Blood tests are performed 8 weeks following the implantation procedure to determine the effectiveness of the dosage and the number of pellets to be implanted at the next procedure. These labs also ensure safety by tracking PSA, Estrogen, and your Red Blood Cell counts.
"Hormone replacement using pellet implants has been used with great success in the U.S., Europe, and Australia since 1938. In fact, pellet implants were a very popular mode of hormone administration in the U.S. until the 1970s, when many oral and topical commercial products were developed. While the demand for pellets diminished in the U.S., pellet implants continued to be a very popular mode of hormone administration throughout Europe and Australia. In the last 10 years, due to advances made in processes and a better understanding of the benefits of fused pellet implants for hormone replacement, this mode of hormone administration has grown in popularity in the U.S."*
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One drawback is that it can take longer to make adjustments to the dose. The dose cannot be adjusted until the next implantation procedure. With injections, adjustments can be made after lab testing is performed. However, sublingual testosterone boosters can be used in pellet patients at certain times if necessary.
A note on HCG: Our testosterone patients are prescribed Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) to help maintain testicular stimulation. The most effective form is injected twice weekly into the abdominal fat with an insulin-type needle. For those interested in pellets as a way of avoiding needles, a sublingual form of HCG is available.
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Environmental Remediation
We understand that remediation projects present unique challenges; therefore we offer a broad range of remedial technologies and innovative construction services.
KCOM provides stabilization/solidification (S/S) operations, both ex-situ and in-situ. KCOM reviews the characteristics of each project to determine the most effective method of treatment before selecting or recommending mixing techniques to our clients.
KCOM typically uses a pugmill-mixing device to accomplish ex-situ S/S, though smaller projects can be completed via hoe mixing (i.e., mixing with an excavator bucket). Organic, inorganic and metal-contaminated soils are excavated and processed through a dual-shaft pugmill to mix the soil completely with the selected stabilization reagents. Reagents, such as portland cement, are added into the pugmill at the desired metered rate to achieve stabilization of the impacted materials. We also have the capability to conduct in-situ S/S using techniques, such as backhoe mixing, single-auger mixing, rake injectors and high-speed rotating mixing devices.
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