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By Pamela Karch, Bridges' Research Coordinator
The ability for youth to respond to some of the pressing social needs in their communities is reliant on individual agency – a person's ability to understand themselves, their community, and the global environment while engaging in critical thinking, reflection, analysis, and action. At Bridges Social Development in our work with the Unveiling Youth Potential program, we have observed that this approach enables youth to not only understand individual and community conditions that have shaped their experiences, but also use this knowledge to formulate strategies to improve their own lives and the lives of those around them. This approach is closely aligned to the practice of praxis, defined by theorist Freire (1993) as the process of reflection about, action on, and transformation of environments and published in his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Actions of change require personal development; to enable this, Bridges works with a specific three-pronged approach that focuses on the development of self-awareness, community/global-awareness, and change leadership. This approach supports the development of youth participants' leadership potential, critical consciousness, and their capacity for action that leads to social change.
"The three-step approach of self, community, and global awareness operates to expand youth consciousness to higher levels of social criticality and human compassion" (Cammarota 2011, p. 829)
Wisdom Stories
Participants of Bridges' Unveiling Youth Potential program explore self-awareness through specific activities that turn the focus inward and to the past. This process is a self-reflective journey that is accomplished through the creation of timelines and the telling of stories, and culminates in the creation and sharing of one's "Wisdom Story". The exploration of character development, meaningful life events, and important people, and the recognition of how these do or do not define one's present or future is an empowering process that allows for participants to not only explore who they are, but also bring to light their potential and capacity for growth.
Community Mapping
Community Mapping is a tool used in Bridges' Unveiling Youth Potential program to help participants map out the current reality of their community, organizing its various components (community assets and liabilities), and observing any patterns or interconnections. Community Mapping also provides space for youth to identify their place within their community, and better understand themselves within the context of the systems and relationships that comprise communities. Community Mapping helps to illustrate the fact that realizing one's potential is not only about better understanding one's self, but also about understanding one's self as a unique community member – one who is affected by community, but who can also influence community. An individual's personal story cannot be fully understood without understanding the story of the community of which they are a part.
Change Leadership
Humans have the potential to drive change within their own communities and within the broader community spaces they share. When youth come to recognize their potential and their capacity to be catalysts of change, leaders of change, or to even acknowledge places where change may be needed is where the work towards healthier and more resilient communities continues. These leaders and supporters of change are enabled to help create options and opportunities for community members that result in a better world for themselves and the people around them. Throughout Unveiling Youth Potential workshops, Bridges builds relationships with youth participants, partnering as mentors, friends, resources, and allies with the promise of continual support to projects and ideas that invest in social good and promote both individual and community betterment.
"Much is gained from learning processes that allow young people to reflect positively on who they are, where they live, and how they might bring changes to the world around them" (Cammarota 2011, p. 829)
Agents of Change
Bridges aims to empower youth to be agents of change by supporting the development of capacities necessary to respond to the conditions of their environment and meet situational challenges. Through the Unveiling Youth Potential Program, Bridges supports empowerment by inviting youth participants to reflect on themselves and their communities – and the connectedness between the two – and then take action by responding to community needs or priorities. This process sustains the practice of praxis, develops critical consciousness and social competency to unveil, build, and sustain youth potential and capacity. Youth become agents of change as they start to take action, engaging within their communities whether by just simply being kind to others, being a better neighbour, daughter, son, mother, father, sibling, or by initiating a social change project. Developing the capacity to engage with life's challenges and subsequently take action are crucial pieces of learning, and Bridges believes that every youth has this potential: to lead and/or support social change. Through this approach, the building of individual empowerment will result in the realization of healthy and vibrant communities.
"The capacity for youth to respond to pressing social and community issues transoms both youth and the environments in which they live" (Ginwright & Cammarota 2002, p. 88).
Cammarota, J. (2011). From hopelessness to hope: Social justice pedagogy in urban education and youth development. Urban Education, 46(4) 828-844.
Freire, P. (1993). Pedagogy of the Oppressed. Revised 20th Anniversary Edition. New York: Continuum.
Ginwright, S. & Cammarota, J. (2002). New terrain in youth development: The promise of a social justice approach. Social Justice 29(4) 82-95.

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Gain immediate patient care experience in your field through certifications, internships, and service to your community.
Many healthcare professions conduct their professional preparation at the graduate level. To get there—and to stand out—undergraduates need a unique educational experience. The health sciences program at Norwich enables you to experience the numerous facets of patient care, while gaining exposure to the major challenges confronting healthcare today. Facing these challenging issues head on will empower you to become a leader in your profession.
Program Details
The health sciences program provides students an in-depth science background and an introduction to the health care field. A core curriculum in the first and second year provides the students with a sound understanding of liberal arts, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, assessment, care and prevention, along with our hands-on experiences in labs, and opportunities for internships provide the necessary framework. The program prepares majors to meet the entrance requirements of graduate schools in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant, medicine, public health, exercise sciences, biomechanics, and hospital administration.
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Stubborn Dog Plays Dead To Stay In The Park Longer – So Funny! (VIDEO)
This adorable dog really wants to stay in the park, so when his owner says it's time to leave – he plays dead! Really smart… and hard headed, LOL.
I've had my dog do this to me many times, though this playing dead trick is really genius on this dog's part.
Basically he's saying: You're going to have drag my dead body out of here. Really funny dog!
Press play to watch the video below.
Other funny dogs we've found this year include a dog confused by a penguin toy, a bulldog puppy kissing a baby and a Shar Pei vs. a frozen strawberry.
Dogs are one of our favorite topics here. We can't get enough of them.


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Fandom Fest 2018, even bigger and better than last year. Bringing you the fandoms you love (for free!) in the shape of vendors, presentations, cosplay (and contests!), maker spaces, book signings + authors, and more! Hosted by 13 of Southwest Michigan's local libraries dedicated to bringing the convention experience to Southwest Michigan!
Celebrate your fandom at Fandom Fest. Play tabletop games, wander artist alley, make something geeky, win a cosplay contest, buy comics, and more!
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Medals rained for Team NWT's biathletes and speed skaters again in Whitehorse.
Speed skater Isaac Wideman earned another gold medal, this time in the 666-metre speed skating race. Rachel Latour won a silver and Kirianne Ashley and James Thomas both won broze, bringing the team's total to 24.
The snowshoe and ski biathletes are nipping at the skaters' heels with 22.
While the biathletes have been a mainstay for team NWT, until today they'd yet to bring home a gold medal.
Hay River's Michaela Crook changed that, taking the win in the juvenile girls' 2.5-kilometre mass start show shoe race despite very challenging shooting conditions and a possible target malfunction.
"It was pretty good. I could have done better shooting, though," Crook said.
Crook missed four of five targets in her first lap through the range, but after her coach made some adjustments to her rifle sight she shot clean on her second round. Her third round resulted in five misses, however, but Crook said she wasn't phased by the extra penalty laps.
"I just try to stay focused, and go faster around my laps," Crook said.
Winning the gold gives Crook a full set of uluit.
"I won silver the first day, then bronze and now I've got a gold, so I can take home the whole collection."
Heavy snow caused the problem with her rifle sight, but there also may have been a technical issue with the target crook was shooting at, according to her coach Chuck Lirette.
"It was a tough day with the snow out here, that's for sure," Lirette said.
Lirette had been so busy dealing with the rifles for his eight athletes that at first he didn't realize Crook had taken the gold.
"As coaches, we're so busy in the range that it's hard to follow what's going on in the race. Today was especially difficult. We had a lot of problems with rifle sights getting clogged up with snow. We had to clear six of the eight sets of sights," he said.
Lirette said on Crook's third shoot there was an issue that went to the jury because her target wasn't set properly.
"She didn't know during the race, and I guess in the end it didn't really matter cause she won anyway," Lirette said.
Michaela wasn't the only Crook to take home some hardware at the Grey Mountain venue. Kjel Crook claimed a silver in the 2.5-kilometre juvenile males' race and a bronze in the mass start race. Angeline Magtibay, Taylen Drybones (of Fort Good Hope) and Destiny Robert (of Fort McPherson) also took home bronze medals in their mass start races.
In hockey action, the NWT midget boys gave their Nunavut rivals a proper thrashing in their semi-final match, beating them 6-2 Thursday night at the Canada Games Centre. It was a nice payback for the 6-4 defeat Nunavut handed them the day before.
"After last night's loss to them, we knew we had to come out strong. We made some mistakes yesterday, but we're glad it was yesterday and we've learned from them," said NWT midget boys coach Brad Anstey.
"We definitely got off to a good start, and I think that was the key to the game. After we got up 4-0 in the first, they just couldn't come back from it. We got into some penalty trouble in the 2nd but it was just too deep of a hole for them to get out of," said Spencer Rivers, the game's MVP.
Team NWT will face the hometown favourites, Team Yukon on home ice in the gold medal game on Saturday, but Rivers said the team isn't worried.
"We are the team to beat, and we know it," Rivers said. "We've proved it by beating them before and we'll do it again on Saturday."


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Beautiful custom built home with lots of extra features including stereo speakers throughout house, including garage and porch. Oversized master bedroom closet, and laundry room with sink. Large kitchen open to family room with stone fireplace. All information should be verified by buyer/buyer's agent.


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About the Summit
In December 2016, Productive Muslim team held one of the largest online virtual conferences on Islam & Self-Development, attracting over 5000 attendees, all learning practical tips about how Islam as a faith and way of life connects to important personal development topics such as: Creativity, Productivity, Leadership and more.
The Offer
If you join ProductiveMuslimAcademy today you'll have access to all video and audio recordings from the summit + transcripts for all the interviews, in addition to access to the remainder of ProductiveMuslimAcademy courses, book club, and secret Facebook Group.
Who Are the Speakers?
"It's really exciting to be a part of this sesational summit. I must say that, the speakers are remarkable in their areas of discipline. All these are important to every person to live a balanced and fruitful life in this world while aiming at the hereafter as the final goal...All the contributions are priceless!" - Hassana Adamu
"I would like to thank the ProductiveMuslim team for another great effort you made with Productive Muslim Summit. By Allah it has opened my eyes a lot, to see the world with the lens of Islam.The best part of Productive Muslim ,which affected me so much it provides us "PRACTICAL TIPS". May Allah reward you all abundantly and give us strength to empower the Ummah". Fridavs
Mohammed Faris is an internationally sought speaker, coach, and author who spearheaded the niche of productivity and Islam. He's the founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, the popular online platform, blog, and productivity training organization and author of the new book "The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity".


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The Panther Group, a family story
The Panther Group was created in the year 2000 from the merger of companies that are part of Genlis Cosmetics, holder of the Cottage and Institut Arnaud brands. This medium-sized family enterprise implanted in the Gironde region near Bordeaux was born from the passion of two brothers – Antoine and Hervé Madrid – for the beauty sector.
With creativity and dynamism, they made a name for themselves in the midst of major multinational beauty and perfume groups Their brands are known as "Cottage" in the world of bath and shower products, "Institut Arnaud" in the face and body care area and "Christine Darvin" and "Pacoma Créateur Parfumeur" in perfumery.
Following high standards, they aim to bring consumers innovative products, irreproachable quality and an affordable price.
We care about your beauty!
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GREENBURGH, N.Y. - Marian Gaborik achieved the bulk of his success last season through his own considerable talents, but he had help: Either Vinny Prospal and Erik Christensen, or both, were able to maximize Gaborik's play.
This season, Gaborik hasn't had that special running mate, and the search continued Tuesday. Gaborik skated with Derek Stepan and Ruslan Fedotenko in practice, just the latest combination John Tortorella has placed with Gaborik to try and jump-start his star.
Gaborik does have eight goals in 16 games, but six of them have come in two games against two of the worst teams in the league, the Oilers and Islanders. Gaborik had a hat trick in his first game with Christensen and Sean Avery; in their third, the trio was on for the Senators' winning goal with 2:24 left Sunday.
"It's about trying to find consistency," Tortorella said after a physical, hourlong practice in advance of Thursday's visit to Ottawa. "That line simply wasn't consistent, it had one good game and really struggled and obviously hurt us in the Ottawa game. We've got to find someone and we will. Some of the onus goes on Gabby . . . It's about him helping the other players. He's that good. So it's a little bit of a two-way street there."
Gaborik said he'd certainly like to find the chemistry with someone on the current roster that he had with Prospal seemingly from the start of last season; Prospal was the Rangers' second-leading scorer with 58 points last season.
"He knew me, I knew him; we were just on the same wavelength," Gaborik said. "It just clicked, and nothing's clicked so far. It would be nice [to find someone], but I'm used to the lines changing by now. We just have to make it work no matter who's there."
Stepan has been there before with Gaborik this season; Fedotenko has been a solid fit with Brandon Prust and Brian Boyle, but Tortorella knows he needs his hottest offensive players working with Gaborik.
The other solution is to find someone outside the organization. Stars center Brad Richards is a favorite of Tortorella's and a free agent at the end of the season. But the Rangers don't have the salary-cap space or the inclination to trade assets for a rental just yet.
"I like Feds with Prust and Boyle, but I'm basically robbing Peter to pay Paul here," Tortorella said. "You talk about trading deadline, free agency, you're never locked in [to finding someone there] . . . This is our team and we've got to be more balanced."
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The average package of Ramen Noodles is a whopping 20% Palm Oil (by weight) ...that's a LOT of Conflict Palm Oil, but leading ramen noodle companies Nissin and Maruchan (which sells 67% of the instant noodles consumed in the US!) are lagging far behind the other companies in the Snack Food 20. In the last two years of the Conflict Palm Oil Campaign, neither company has responded to RAN's demands that they eliminate the Conflict Palm Oil in their supply chains.
This is where you come in, and where we come together to demand change for the forests, communities and animals being harmed for Conflict Palm Oil production.
Starting on June 22nd, RAN Palm Oil Ambassadors and Leaders will be organizing call-in day events outside local grocery stores or at other busy public spaces/events to pressure Maruchan and Nissin to cut Conflict Palm Oil from their supply chains. Your call-in day event will be part of a wave of actions around the world that week, and our goal is produce enough pressure on Nissin and Maruchan decision makers that they begin to take steps toward creating robust Conflict Palm Oil policies.
Thanks for being a part of the ramen noodle call-in day action! Below is a How-to guide for organizing your event.
Get started:
Once you've ordered your call cards (These cards will have the phone numbers and call scripts that you'll need to generate calls to the companies. Order them in the form to the right.)
Action Time:
Ask folks to call on the spot: We'll send you 20 call script postcards per activist participating in the action. This means that you shouldn't hand the cards out to everyone who asks, but rather ask people to stop and make a call with you on the spot.
Thanks for your incredible activism. As always, feel free to email Jess Serrante at firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.


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Election eve: Sauder School's Prediction Markets put NDP at 51 seats, Liberals at 31
On the eve of tomorrow's election in British Columbia, I did a last-minute check of the Prediction Markets at UBC's Sauder School of Business to see what investors there are expecting to unfold when the votes are counted tomorrow.
While there are still a few trading hours left before the markets close at 8:30 tonight, Professor Werner Antweiler, who developed the trading platform that lets investors put down up to $1,000 for shares representing the party they think stands the best chance of winning, said he expect there won't be any large shift in the final few trading hours.
The current prediction for seats to be won in tomorrow's election are:
Liberals: 31
Green Party: 1
Conservatives: none
Independents: 2
The actual figures tally up fractions as you'll see from the chart below, which also includes the popular vote market and the majority government market.
The Liberal Party, while up from a low point of as little as 18 or 19 seats in election seats share, have seen the rise in their support mirrored by a drop for the Conservatives, Antweiler said.
In the popular vote market, the NDP are close to 44 per cent, while the Liberal Party is just over 36 per cent. Antweiler said traders in the market aren't just basing their predictions on the percentage of popular vote but on how the vote will be distributed throughout the province.
"What our traders seem to understand is that support for the NDP is distributed quite evenly throughout the province, support for the Liberals is more concentrated," he said.
"When it comes to translating the popular vote into seats, the more even distribution of support for the NDP across the province will mean they'll have an easier time getting seats than the Liberals.
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The S120
Every S120 client has their own personalised program which is closely monitored via heart rate and thermo sensors. The best part is sessions are quick and easy – only 30 minutes in length – which means there's no need to slog it out for hours at the gym to see great results. It's no wonder UK celebrity Cheryl Cole purchased her own S120 to keep her fantastic figure in shape. A recent university study concluded that Hypoxi S120 users can lose as much as 270% more subcutaneous fat in the targeted area than that lost through regular exercise.
Ideal For:
- Fit people looking to target those last stubborn kilos
- Active recovery – from training sessions, race or game meets
- Women with stubborn cellulite or localised fat deposits
- Women and men who experience fluid retention
- People looking for an alternative low impact exercise that gets results
Targets stubborn fat and cellulite around
- Hips
- Bottom
- Thighs
- Lower Back
- Lower Stomach
The L250
If you consider yourself a pear shaped woman, the L250 is for you. Did you know that almost 85% of women say that they find it hardest to lose weight from the lower abdominal area, the hips and thighs? Women are predisposed to store fat in these areas to aid the body during pregnancy. The L250 is perfect for all fitness levels, even those who have not exercised for some time and are finding it hard to get active again. Empirical studies show that L250 users can achieve up to 3 times greater circumference loss around the hips, buttocks and thighs than that achieved with conventional exercise.
Ideal For:
- Pear-shaped women
- Women with cellulite or localised fat deposits
- Mums struggling to lose baby weight
- Women and men who do not enjoy the gym but want results
- Women looking to get in shape for that special day
Targets stubborn fat and cellulite around
- Hips
- Bottom
- Thighs
- Lower Back
- Lower Stomach
Battling a beer belly or your post-baby weight gain? Applying HYPOXI technology, the Vacunaut system is designed to target fat around the stomach and hip region.
The central feature of the Vacunaut is the complex network of 122 integrated pressure chambers which get to work on those stubborn areas of your midsection while you exercise. No more than a brisk walk, the Vacunaut will get to work on your tummy and love handles. It's the training device of choice for celebrity Robbie Williams.
Ideal For:
- Apple shaped women with excess fat around the stomach and waist
- Men wanting to rid of their "beer belly"
- Women struggling to lose their "baby weight"
- Post-menopausal women looking to target stomach fat
- Defining abs for professional or amateur competition
- Women wanting to regain their hourglass shape
Targets stubborn fat around
- Stomach
- Hips
HypoxiDermology (HDC) – An ancient principle, perfected by HYPOXI Cupping is an ancient application of Chinese medicine which has been used since at least the 4th century to combat the stresses of daily life on the body. Acknowledging its benefits, HYPOXI adopted the technique and developed it into a contemporary and sophisticated treatment. The central feature of the HDC is the complex network of 400 integrated pressure chambers located around the stomach, hip, buttock and thigh region. The HDC chambers act in a similar way to manual cupping, however in its refined state has a number of advantages.
Used on its own, the HDC can improve the skin's tone and texture. However, the real beauty of the HDC is when it is combined with HYPOXI's other training devices. Undertaking the HDC prior to either a L250, S120 or Vacunaut session will see you accelerate your results and drastically reduce the appearance of even the most severe cellulite. Leading Australian publication Grazia is calling it the 'pro treatment' if your normal workout isn't cutting it – click here to read the full article.
Ideal For:
- People starting a detox program
- Women wanting to reduce the appearance of severe cellulite
- Men and women wanting to firm skin tone and texture
- Women undertaking the L250 or S120 program that want to accelerate results
- Men or women using the Vacunuat that want to accelerate fat burning around the stomach region
- Men and women who experience fluid retention
Aids in reducing
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Make your own smooth airbrush makeup applications
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I think you still enjoy with the smooth airbrush makeup application. But some of them have the hypo-allergenic nature of mineral makeup and don't worry you still can get the best of both worlds by combining mineral makeup with distilled water to make your own airbrush makeup. The process is quite and simple, you can combine multiple colors of mineral makeup to create a custom airbrush foundation thas is unique to you.
You may need : mineral makeup, fork or wire whisk, jar, glycerin (optional), small cup, distilled water, ball bearing.
And this is the tricks,
- Get your small cup and add mineral makeup powder into. You can mix several shades togheter to create custom color. Keep track of the amount of each color used so that you can make more in the future.
- Mix powder thoroghly with a fork or small wire whisk and make sure there are no clumps.
- Add some distilled water into the cup (it may needs five to ten drops) and stir it with the mineral makeup. Use only distilled water because the chemicals in tap water can react negatively with the makeup.
- Continue adding water, five to ten drops at a time, until the makeup reaches the consistency of the cream that you would add to your dough.
- Store the mineral airbrush makeup in a tight jar to prevent evaporation.
Tips :
- Add up to 25 percent glycerin into the mixture for a smoother consistency. Glycerin is available in most drugstores.
- Drop a clean ball bearing into the jar and shake it vigorously each time you use it to break up any settled pigment.
this article was inspired from alex smith.
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Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Principe, you'll be centrally located in Venice, steps from Scalzi Bridge and Palazzo Labia. This 4-star hotel is close to Rialto Bridge and Squero di San Trovaso.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and babysitting/childcare.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Are you affiliated with Hotel Principe? Apply to the Hotel WiFi Connect program to take control of your account, improve your hotel's confidence score and ranking.
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Hello again,
Well, Sandy has paid Skillin's Country a "good visit" and has left power outages, scattered tree limbs and some flooding. But really we have not been treated badly as our brothers and sisters in New Jersey, New York and many other states. Our hearts, our thoughts, our prayers go out to everyone affected by Sandy.
Power outages have definitely affected my keyboard time so for November Garden Tips I am going to defer to Margaret Roach's November Garden Chores from her outstanding A Way to Garden blog.
A couple of Margaret's tips really stand out to me:
1) Now and for the next few days is a great time to get a head start on 2013 weeding. The weeds come out with ease right now with all this moisture we have been blessed with.
2)Start paperwhites indoors. Stagger forcing batches every 2 weeks or so for winter long color. We also sell chinese sacred lilies and soleil d'or narcissus and hyacinths with just a little "coolness" before you force them in water or soil will also give us winter long color.
I will be checking into the Skillin's Garden Log as often as possible with my own thoughts. Send any questions to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will answer!
Mike Skillin
Skillin's Greenhouses
October 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
November Garden Talks
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The Heartbreak
-By Isabelle Connors
This story follows up part one in which Skylar left for another city for further studies in the end leaving a confused Ariana who thinks that distance will only grow them apart.
The story starts with both Skylar and Ari feeling incomplete without each other busy in their respective college lives. They loved each other and miss each other when Michelle enters Sky's life as his tutor. Michelle was attracted to him right from the very first time she saw him but sky was never interested in her. Their life takes a sudden turn when seduced by Michelle's continuous efforts, he spent a night with her with a deal that they don't and will never have a future together and whatever they are going to share is not love. That turn actually turns into a blind turn when she informs him that she is pregnant with his child.
Unaware of all this Ari is desperately waiting for Skylar to return for thanksgiving holidays.
What future has in store for them?
Will sky choose Michelle and his child over Ari or will he leave both of them to be with the love of his life?
Dive through this emotional love ride to find the answers that follow.
The entire story is well penned with most of the part being in dialogue form. Apart from discussing about sky's and Ari's lives it also describes the story from Michelle's point of view. Also, an excellent title is been chosen for this part. The way in which the dialogue writing is done is simply amazing. Though the language used is simple I did not found any grammatical errors. Targeting young readers the story creates much needed curiosity for the last part.
The story only discuss about Sky, Ari and Michelle. No other character including Rachel and Colin has been discussed in detail. The story could be more descriptive and a bit of unpredictability could have been maintained till the end. As I mentioned in the review of its first part that it lacked literature, I found it missing in part-2 as well. Also, the book cover lacks in detailing the content present inside.
Final opinion:
The emotional turmoil through which Sky and Ari passes will connect you with the story and being a quick read, one can easily finish it off in one go.
Loving someone is easy but retaining that love being miles apart being in our limits is the only desire and demand of love. It's easy to get carried away when provoked but the actual test and proof of love lies in knowing your limits and being in line with them. The way in which both of their mindsets, ability of accepting the wrongdoings by Sky and still acceptable unconditional love from Ari's side will definitely liked by those who believe in love.
Go grab a copy now and enjoy this emotional journey along with Sky and Ari.
Final Rating:
Book Cover and Title: 2.75/5
Plot, language and Literature: 2.75/5
Character Justification: 3/5
Final Rating: 3/5
You can read the review of its first part: The Introduction here:
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Hey out there! Are you thinking of quitting your day job and making money writing the book that will set America on its heels? I have one word for you—DON'T. Don't quit your day job, that is. By all means, write the book.
Let me tell you what just happened to me. Granted, I don't have a day job to quit, but on the other hand, the money I make on my books would barely buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks.
All of my books are with Amazon and happily so. Some are in print, some in digital, some in audio, some are in all three forms. Every month I get an email or two from Amazon telling me that on the 29th I'll be getting my royalties deposited into my bank account. They give me ten days to look forward to that wondrous event. In July I had the whopping sum of $7.30 added to my bank account for digital royalties.
In August I got two separate deposits; the first I assume was from print books and was for the sum of $3.34. Wow, no Starbucks this month. The second royalty was from digital books in the sum of ………………are you ready? The gargantuan sum of one cent. That's right, they deposited one penny into my bank account as a royalty payment!
Now I have my thoughts on this, one of which I'll tell you and the others, well, they're not quite suitable for tender ears. Since absolutely NO royalties are as low as one cent, I can only conclude that they made a mistake in July and my amount should have been $7.31 and they corrected their error in August by adding the one cent.
Does this mean I'll say to heck with it and stop writing because it isn't worth it? Not by a long shot. I don't write for the money (obviously), I write because I love writing. It makes me happy and, just maybe, it makes other people happy, too. I can make up a world and fill it with the people I want in my world and have them say and do what I tell them. Well, okay, more times than not they tell me what they're going to do. That's where the fun comes in—I have no preconceived idea what's going to happen in my stories, I just let the story go where it wants. At the end, I'm as surprised as you are!
So don't think writing is going to make you a millionaire, or well-off, or even comfortable, unless your name is John Grisham, Stephen King, or J. K. Rowling, and, trust me, those names are already taken. If you write, write because you have something to say and you love having a chance to say it.
Quote of the Day: Live out of your imagination, not your history. Stephen Covey


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We are pleased to announce the addition of our new drummer CHRIS GUTHRIE!
- Chris is the newest ( and youngest) member of the Dozers. A graduate of Capital University, Chris Guthrie has spent the last 12 years building a reputation as being one of the top drummers in central Ohio. From jazz to rock, and everything in between, he loves to just sit down and have fun behind the drums. He has travelled the world playing at the Montreux and Umbria Jazz Festivals, and playing in other locales in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. After spending time abroad, Chris returned to central Ohio, and began playing with many well known artists such as The Hoodoo Soul Band, The Floorwalkers, and Strutterfly to name a few. Chris is honored to be sharing the stage with the other guys in Phil Dirt and The Dozers, and loves just being able to have FUN! Chris enjoys all types of music from Jazz, latin, funk..... and even oldies with Phil and the boys!
Chris is an old soul and a wonderful addition to our family!


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Get ready to find out some really exciting details about one and only Angelina Valentine, a stunning hottie from Lexington, Kentucky, who became a successful model already. She is only 24 years old and some girls only make their first steps but she already reached success, got an XRCO Award in 2009 and five times became an AVN Award nominee.
Angelina Valentine started her career only in 2007 but she already became a star of 30 movies and thanks to her activity she will surely star in many films in the future.
Now, lets enjoy her physical appearance which is really worth admiring. After all, this babe is blessed with 34E size tits, thin waist (24 inches) and yummy hips (35 inches). She is not very tall with her 5 feet and 4 inches height but she is very slim with her 114 lbs weight.
Unlike some other girls who do not like tattoos or piercing, Angelina Valentine has 5 tattoos all over her body and got 4 parts of her body pierced, including her clithood.
And do not forget that very soon this cutie will have her birthday and will turn 25 years old on September 19, so do not miss your chance to celebrate such a special day by watching one of her fascinating movies.


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|Sighting Report
|Occurred : 12/7/2012 21:15 (Entered as : 12/7/2012 09:15 PM)
Reported: 12/11/2012 12:52:38 PM 12:52
Posted: 12/20/2012
Location: Escondido, CA
Shape: Rectangle
Duration:2-3 seconds
|LARGE Ship of some sort
As I went outside to go toss out the trash, I saw from my side peripheral vision flashes up in the night sky. The flashing looked to me like the type you see right before a lightning strike.
Thinking that it's odd since the skies looked clear, I immediately looked up & to my surprise, saw 3 large flashing spheres.
For that split second I looked up & saw the flashing spheres, they stopped flashing at that point. However, after they stopped flashing, I was able to make out a LARGE (COLOSSAL) dark rectangular object sailing by from which the spheres were flashing under it.
For the MONSTROUS size it was, I heard no sound. Best way to describe what I saw in simple terms: A silent sailing TITANIC ship with 3 large round white spheres flashing from underneath.
I was stunned and amazed at the same time. I've seen in the past, on other nights, a strange red/orange shiny light strongly brighten & then drop some type of flares/orbs on 2 or 3 different occasions. But this night, I saw something much more intense & phenomenal!!
((NUFORC Note: Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides little contact information. PD))


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I Joined the Quantified Diet:
… because I saw Buster's tweet about it, and respect his opinion. And I had used the lift app before and liked and trusted it.
… because it's better to have facts than to guess what's going on.
… because I do better with a whip cracked over me.
… because there is strength in numbers.
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In a program I was working on, I took advantage of that. I had an enum of values 0 through 7:
enum direction { N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW};
In a particular function, I was scanning a map for a target in different directions and decided to return -1 if there was nothing interesting found in any direction. However, this led to strange bug.
The following program shows this bug clearly:
#include <stdio.h> enum nums {zero, one, two, three}; int main(void) { //using an enum as normal enum nums myNum = zero; printf("zero == %d\n", myNum); //assigning int value to an emum myNum = -1; printf("-1 == %d\n", myNum); if (myNum >= 0) { printf("%d >= 0\n", myNum); }else { printf("%d < 0\n", myNum); } }
This program prints:
zero == 0 -1 == -1 -1 >= 0
I'm using GCC, and the manual itself says: "By default, these values are of type signed int" and "Although such variables are considered to be of an enumeration type, you can assign them any value that you could assign to an int variable".
However, further research shows that gcc will store an enum variable as an unsigned int if you have no negative values in your defined enum. For example, if I add neg = -1 as an extra value to my enum nums above, the output of the program changes to what I expect: -1 < 0.
Apparently the section 22.214.171.124 of the C99 standard (draft version) clarifies that this is allowed--that the particular int format used is implementation-dependent. An official version of the C90 standard is not freely available for comparison. -std=c90 doesn't change gcc's behavior on this issue.


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|Sesame Street
|Oscar the Grouch disagrees about which foods are nutritious.
|Air date
|April 27, 1977
|Season 8 (1976-1977)
This episode guide has been compiled from materials at the CTW Archives. ⓘ
- Oscar the Grouch disagrees with Bob and Susan about which foods are nutritious.
- Cartoon: A girl wonders what would happen if she popped her balloon. She imagines it would scare her sister, who would end up breaking a vase and getting in trouble. (EKA: Episode 0300)
- Herry Monster looks after his sister's baby.
- Grover the Assistant: Herbert Birdsfoot arranges three blocks for Grover to count. No matter how the blocks are arranged, they still add up to three. Herbert asks Grover to count some oranges as well. Grover confesses that he's good at counting blocks -- but he doesn't know how to count oranges! (EKA: Episode 0309)
- Flip Wilson talks about arms and legs. (EKA: Episode 0174)
- Cartoon: A rabbit crosses the STREET, and almost gets run over. (EKA: Episode 0814)
- Two Anything Muppets sing the "City-Country Song" about the difference between life in the country and life in the city. (EKA: Episode 0681)
- Film: Scanimate kids intro (First: Episode 0798)
- Bob and the kids practice an easy way to put on one's coat.
- Animation: First leaf, last leaf
- David sings "I'm Pretty" over a film of fish and other sea creatures. (EKA: Episode 0723)
- Luis comes across a table with only three legs, yet still stands up fine. He searches in his box of junk for a proper leg.
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The former Portugal international, whose contract expires in the summer, could not bid adieu to the PSG public with a goal but he was still afforded a fabulous ovation by the crowd, who applauded him off the pitch following an emotional speech in the centre circle after the final whistle.
"I had one opportunity in the first half but at first I thought I was offside and then the goalkeeper reacted well," said Pauleta, who has scored 109 goals in his five years at PSG.
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I was asked by Gillian, of gillianyoung.com, if we could make croissants together. I liked the idea. Croissants are a weakness of mine. In fact, when we first moved to Paris, I romantically thought I'd be eating croissants everyday. But in reality, I only eat them from time to time actually (they are very rich!). When I do indulge, however, I completely enjoy each and every mouthful. Usually, my croissant indulgence is on a Sunday morning which tends to be fairly typical for french people, or so I've been told.
Eating croissants is one thing. Making them is another! They're a bit of work. I hadn't made them in years. After all, in France, a great croissant is just a street corner away! However, Gillian's reason for wanting to learn how to make croissants got me thinking. She's leaving Paris shortly....and she wanted to take this back home with her as a souvenir that could be enjoyed anytime she wanted!
And then I realized, I, too, should be making croissants more often. Not only will we leave some day, some unknown day, but I should be practicing the technique because it takes a little practice to get it just right. And finally, there's perhaps nothing better than to taste deliciously warm, freshly made croissants straight from the oven.
Last Sunday was the day we set aside for making croissants and we made lots of minis. Despite our love for croissants, we could not possibly eat all of the ones we made. So, we hit the streets of the 1st arrondissement to say bonne année (Happy New Year) and to share the little, warm flaky treats. We met some friendly people along the way. Turned out to be a fun little adventure!
Here's a brief video demonstrating the general technique behind making a croissant, edited by Gillian herself (one of her many talents). I hope you enjoy seeing people's reactions as much as we did. Additionally, I've provided a recipe that I am using and have interpreted, thanks to my time at Ecole Ferrandi. Happy Croissant making & sharing, to everyone!
RecipeFor 20 - 25 croissants:
500 g flour
12 g salt
50 g sugar
16 g fresh baker's yeast
276g water
25 g powdered milk
150g butter
- Make the détrempe: flour in bowl, mix in powdered milk; make fountain & add in the center of it the yeast, sugar and salt. Add water and mix. Gradually turn onto table and work only until smooth. Takes just a few minutes. Wrap with plastic wrap & let rise in a proofing oven or on the counter, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the détrempe; re-wrap with film & let rest in fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the détrempe and add the big block of butter in the middle. Fold over the flaps to enclose the butter inside. Let dough rest in fridge 20-30 minutes. Proceed to next step.
- Do a "double turn", called "un tour double" in french. Roll out dough the length of a long rolling pin. Fold the 2 ends in, and then fold the whole thing in half.
- Do a "single turn", or "tour simple" in french. Roll out dough the length of long rolling pin. Fold it into thirds. Let rest in fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough out to a thickness of around 2mm (very thin). Cut rolled dough into large rectangles & then cut each rectangle into triangles. Roll into a croissant shape, starting from base of triangle, rolling toward the tip. Let rise at room temp (or proofing oven) until puffy (around 20-30 minutes).
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake approximately 15 minutes at 205C.
It makes more than the quantity indicated, if you them mini-sized like we did!


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Year 9 Music Exam
The students will sit an exam in two parts. The first part will be a listening exam that uses questions from a past GCSE Music paper. It will ask the students to identify instruments (and their families – brass, strings, percussion, woodwind), melodic shapes, tonality (major or minor) and other compositional and performance techniques.
The second part of the exam will be a series of questions based around the topic they have completed during the Autumn term. Students should ensure they understand the key concepts regarding Boogie Woogie and Blues that have been discussed in lessons, including the 12 bar blues sequence, notes within the blues scale and what a riff is.
To help prepare for this it will be useful for students to look at the 'Year 9 Exam Preparation Words' list available below as a download. They should also listen to a range of different pieces of music to help them identify the variety of instruments used.
Examples of listening:
Also use GCSE Bitesize sections on:
Music Theory - Rhythm & Metre, Texture, Notation and Melody, Harmony & Tonality
Composers - Beethoven & Mozart
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Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.
1. Never trust your assailant. No matter what they say, no matter how believable they may sound. If they need a ride some place or need you to go into a hallway or a room. No matter what- don't move. The real reason your assailant wants you to move is because he can't do what he needs to do in your present location. Since he can't do what he wants to you in your current location he needs to move you. A more recent example is the BTK killer Dennis Rader, the serial killer who terrorized Wichita for 31 years, naming himself BTK for "bind, torture, kill". Rader would convince his victims that he was only going to rob them and steal their car, but he needed to tie them up so they wouldn't call the police right away. Once the victim was tied up, he was able to do as he wished.
2. Your assailant will have a distinct advantage. You will most like be alone and out numbered. Your assailant already has a plan. So you better have one too. They pick the time and place. Whether it's a weapon, accomplices or sheer size; you're picked as a likely target because your attacker feels he has a great chance of imposing his will on you. You're not to blame: you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time. That's it.
3. Simply running away solves a lot of problems. FBI studies show that would be victims who simply ran from a potentially violent encounter survived; even when the assailant used a fire arm. Rarely were the victims even fired upon. An in the small percentage of victims that were hit, all of the wounds were superficial. Have an evacuation plan.
4. Empty hand combat is the lowest rung of personal protection. The idea of dispatching all comers with a flick of a finger is a romantic fantasy. People that know better, prepare. Even if you look at how jujutsu practitioners of the 1800's armed themselves. In Serge Mol's book Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu you will see that these men carried a variety of knives, horse stirrups (used as brass knuckles) medal fans (see black jack), spiked rings and throwing shuriken or spikes. Even these men knew that hand to hand is and always will be a last resort or the situation was not life threatening. So you should take advantage of personal protection devices that will allow you to escape and survive a situation. It should be noted that the less lethal your intentions the greater the risk of your failure. Pepper foam, personal alarms, edged weapons are the next step up from empty hand methods. As Yonezuka sensei says "If you're really serious about self defense, buy a gun."
5. The myth that weapons can be taken away and used against you. A lot of so called "experts" subscribe to this myth. The idea of opting not to use a weapon and going to hand to hand technique is insane. People who promote this type of behavior should stick to movie choreography and romance novels. The use of a knife is the prime target of this comment. I suppose if you were to spar with the knife or even threaten with the knife (See West side Story, the Musical) maybe it could be "used against you". But if you are angry, and down right pissed off, you grip that thing like you were strangling it to death and proceed to plunge it into your target over and over again. I don't think there's a 'Grand Master' out there that will take it away from you. And in a grappling situation, as we say in jersey, Fageddaboudit, a knife is your best buddy. By the time the skel realizes he's being carved up like sushi, it's too late.
6. You will be in the fight of your life. It will not be clean, look pretty, poetic or feel good. You will have to scrape, bite, gouge, kick and claw your way to safety. You will be injured. And you will be exhausted. Keep in mind, an adrenalin burst lasts about 30 seconds and then you need about 3 minutes to recharge. So make that 30 seconds count. Check out Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's On Combat.
7. Specific Defenses don't work. The idea that you will be able to recall a specific response to each individual situation is not going to happen. The idea that if he does this, I do that or when he grabs my wrist I do one thing, when he grabs my arm, I do another is another fantasy propagated by my fellow martial artists. You will be lucky to recall only a handful of behaviors at best, so you better make them count. And when you're stressed you never really know what will come out so you better make sure it's the most effective ones. Any technique must be applicable to a wide variety of situations and positions and require a minimum amount of skill and effort. The best advice anyone can give you is to "fight like hell". And just try to destroy what's in front of you by any means necessary.
8. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. Last night I was discussing the merits of pepper spray with one of the guys I train with who is a Port Authority police officer. He was recalling times were he sprayed targets and the pepper spray had little or no effect. The common misconception about pepper spray is that it will end the assault. As you may or may not know, a lot of emotionally disturbed persons (EDP) will just walk off the pepper spray. Most times, it only serves to enrage them further. Now what? Should you throw out your pepper spray? Of course not! Don't expect the pepper spray to end the fight. DO expect the pepper spray to afford you an opening to inflict greater damage or escape. Even if the spray simply causes your target to blink, it's done its job. All it has to do is create an opening, a little hesitation in your assailant's plan of attack; just enough to let you seize the opportunity, gain the advantage or escape. When you train in close quarters combat/ self defense, always train with multiple, lethal strikes and have a variety of weapons in your arsenal. The same goes for empty hand technique. Don't depend on every technique you throw to hit its intended target or end the fight. You will miss a lot more than you hit. That's why you train with OVER KILL. You should go about two or three steps past what you would normally perceive as the "end" of the fight. Remember, it's better to be pleasantly surprised that gravely disappointed. Realistically, hand to hand or empty hand techniques are best served when working in conjunction with weapons. The strike, kick or hold will allow you an opening to secure or use a weapon to end the fight as quickly as possible against any assailant.
PS. Check out these books as well: Strong on Defense by Sanford Strong The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker Tough Target by J.J. Bittenbinder On Combat by Lt.Col. David Grossman
©2003 www.thetruthaboutselfdefense.com
Damian Ross is the owner of Zenshin and instructor of Tekkenryu jujutsu and Kodokan Judo. He started competing in the combative sport of wrestling in 1975 at the age of 7 and began his study of Asian martial arts with Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do at the age of 16 in 1984. In 1989, Shinan Cestari gave a seminar at Sensei Ross's dojo. Sensei Ross has trained under Shinan Cestari's direction ever since. In addition to Tekkenryu Jujutsu, Judo and Tae Kwon Do, Sensei Ross has also studied Bando. Sensei Ross continues his study of Judo under the direction of 8th degree black belt Yoshisada Yonezuka and Tekkenryu Jujutsu under it's founder, Carl Cestari. Below are is a list of some of his title ranks Yodan (fourth degree black belt) Tekkenryu Jujutsu under Carl Cestari Shodan (First degree black belt) Kodokan Judo under Yoshisada Yonezuka Varsity Wrestling Lehigh University under Thad Turner 2nd Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do http://www.thetruthaboutselfdefense.com
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Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows and combinations.Think about adding the following drills to your basic syllabus.
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There always exists stepping stones or a progression of events that lead up to a "situation".
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the local dojo. Most dojos, training centers, etc.
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we see now.The Japanese in particular, being on a global war footing, practiced a type of Judo that has little in common with the "sport" of today.
Makiwara Training
Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai had a punch that was like getting hit with a cannonball.Kimura Sensei had won the All Japan Karate Championship two years in a row.
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively in vital combat against an opponent who is determined to prevent me from doing so, and who is striving to eliminate me by fair means or foul". ~ Rex ApplegateIt really does NOT matter one iota what style, system, method, or technique you MAY wish to apply to your personal survival training.
The Best Martial Art
It is a very difficult task to determine which martial art is the best so first of all let's take a look what a martial art exactly is and what not.The word "martial art" consists of 2 parts ; "martial" and "art" both of them are very important as you will see in the following lines in the determination of what a martial art exactly is.
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods out of hand as being useless or "unworkable". One "victim" of this line of thinking is the "cross arm" or "X" block (for lack of a better term).
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an article of the history of Pre-WWII Japanese Jujitsu/Judo. I wasn't sure where to start, but here I am so let's get started.
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told me that their son was not going to compete in wrestling because they were afraid they would get frustrated when he lost. The parent felt the child was far too sensitive to handle the frustration of failure and may get 'burnt out'.
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an element of fun and games. Traditionalists are usually only concerned with the discipline and structure of their training, but incorporating fun games involving proper techniques will add to the value of training and keep the kids interested.
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but severely misguided, former customer. This is a rarity since over the past 2 plus years and hundreds upon hundreds of videos shipped; I can only count 3 returns.
Okinawan Karate
So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan karate. There are a lot of choices as far as okinawan karate schools are concerned.
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and perceive, utilize, and benefit from energy. What I offer here is one of many ways.
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with for awhile ourselves many moons ago. The "how" and "why" of our conclusions may be of some interest.
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey learned the art of silent killing, perfected by W.
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people have seen them in movies and fictional books.
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally as "BREAK THE BONES". It is an essential concept of true SHUGYO and a central theme of a true Budo Dojo.
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its deadly curvature, the samurai sword is widely recognised throughout the world as the most deadly of all Japanese weaponry. Although gaining modern fame and notoriety in modern epic cinema in such films as The Last Samurai and the Kill Bill series by Quentin Tarantino, samurai swords have long being an iconic symbol of Japan and its history.
Samurai Swords - Choosing a Sword to Buy
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In the words of Samir Becic, "You have more control over your body than you think- you can control, manage, or completely avoid 60-70% of known chronic conditions with physical fitness, healthy nutrition, and mental balance." Every racial or ethnic group has their own health concerns to be aware of. This list of Fittest Latino American Male Celebrities are no different, and they cope by exercising, eating right, and staying active.
The celebrities on this list not only lead healthy lifestyles, but also promote healthy living to their fans. The celebrity's fitness level, nutritional habits, age, and medical issues and how they coped with them were all taken into consideration.
Here is Health Fitness Revolution's List of the Top 10 Fittest Latino -American Male Celebrities in alphabetical order:
Andy Garcia
"Pilates seems to be essential to keeping a healthy back," he says, "especially if you want to play golf once a week."
- Cuban-American actor
- Parents moved him from Cuba to Miami when he was 5 years old.
- Devoted to maintaining physical health
- Enjoys Pilates
- Has always been very active
- Played basketball and baseball as a kid.
Benjamin Bratt
"I try to follow a healthy diet and work out as much as I can […] I love the Santa Monica Mountains. There are so many great places to hike, but if you're looking for something that is both beautiful and kid-friendly, this is the place."
- American Actor – Father is of Peruvian descent
- Follows a 25-minute workout routine, 5 days a week
- Starts with 5-minute cardio warm-up, then a strength training session, followed by a 5-minute cardio cool down
- Strictly adheres to the 5-factor diet by celebrity trainer Harvey Pastemak, which involves 5 meals a day made with few ingredients in little time
- Surfs
- Golfs
- Hiking
- Love spending time with kids
Danny Trejo
"I mean, exercise is just so vitally important. I love walking. Anybody over the age of 50 who doesn't walk is insane because you've got to keep that heart pumping."
- American Actor – Mexican descent
- Goes to the gym 3 times a week
- Bench presses
- Inclines
- Biceps
- Machine Work on legs
- Walking
- Boxing
- Weightlifting
- Worked out while in jail with a penitentiary workout: Push-ups, Triceps, doing dips on the toilet, and biceps on the sink
Esai Morales
"I changed my dietary habits, I'm 47 years old and I don't feel it…there is a way to replace the nutrients in your body that this modern lifestyle takes out"
- American actor- Puerto Rican descent
- Spokesperson for quitting smoking
- "We have to make it cool to care about what you put in your body. a lot of foods that are processed are not designed for your body"
- Works closely with Health Education Aids Liaison (H.E.A.L)
George Lopez
"I started doing Pilates a while back. I thought my childhood was rough? Pilates is harder. When I do Pilates, I think about those sad summers I was making Kool-Aid and trying to sell it on a cul de sac that no one traveled, and Pilates is much harder than that."
- Mexican-American Comedian, Actor, and Talk show host
- Pilates
- Golfs
- Advocate of reducing childhood obesity
- Had a kidney transplant in 2005
- Advocate of kidney disease awareness and works with the National Kidney Foundation
- After the transplant, he exercises more and has cut out fast food.
- " I weighed 235 pounds when I found out I needed a new kidney. Now I weigh 190."
Marc Anthony
"How you take care of yourself says a lot about you."
- American Actor, Record Producer, Singer-songwriter, Fashion Designer, and Television Producer- Puerto Rican Parents
- Father was an amateur bodybuilder and taught Marc basic exercises
- Very active and physical for his audiences; does 2 hours of cardio a night during each of his shows
- " The people I have ended up in relationships with are human beings.They're not conquests"
- The best advice he's ever gotten: " My dad would tell me, "son, I'm ugly and you're ugly- work on your personality," Anthony told Men's Fitness. " I think it served me well. I think confidence is a powerful thing."
Mario Lopez
"I just feel I'm at my best at work and at play when I'm taking care of myself physically."
- American television host and actor- Mexican descent
- Supersets
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Jogging
- Lifting weights
- Interval Training
- Ab work
- Healthy diet
- Wrote "Extra Lean: The Fat- Burning Plan That Changes the Way You Eat For Life"
- Has a book about " The Mario Lopez Workout" with a day to day exercises
- Wants his kids to be active
- Wrestled in high school
- Trains 6 days a week
Mark Consuelos
"I am committed to sharing my family's positive approach to managing their diabetes successfully and hope others will be inspired to take the Diabetes Freedom Pledge and commit to a healthier lifestyle."
- Spanish-born American actor- Mexican Father
- Works out with his wife Kelly Ripa
- Interval Training
- Has a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, which is part of the reason he lives a healthy lifestyle
- Spokesperson for diabetes awareness
- Plays Softball,Soccer, and Golf
- Yearly Physicals
- Cycling
- Hiking
Ricky Martin
"I feel great. I go to the gym. I do yoga. I'm a father to two toddlers, and lifting them is a workout — this is biceps, this is triceps. I also try to make love. That helps."
- Puerto Rican Pop Musician, actor and author
- enjoys Kriya Yoga and Hatha Yoga; practices at least 20 minutes a day
- Does a lot of zumba and strength training
- switched to a vegetarian diet in 2013 and felt much better from it
William Levy
"I eat really well and workout all the time."
- Cuban American actor and former model
- Says his ab workout is laughing
- Did a lot of heavy dancing/salsa routines on " Dancing with the Stars"
- Exercises at home
- Goes on active vacations- Kayaking and fishing


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Moving to Beulah
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I am a product or invention of both African and European cultures, a son of Gaby Ndongo Ntriere. The Bangala people – of the DRC – has provided me with the first language, Lingala, through which I communicate with my fellow Congolese brothers and sisters and others.
French, on the other hand, with a second language and it has effectively influenced the way in which the words are pronounced in every language I speak. For example, the 'r' sounds from pronouncing the word red will inevitably illuminate the fact that I am from a French-speaking country, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
I am of a diverse nature that has made me become a stoic. My being has a feed from the strength of many cultures and my mind has been matured because of a collection of philosophies from the Igbo in Nigeria to the Xhosa in South Africa. From the Igbo, amongst many other cultures, I have learned that a man needs to be wise in his way of living by means of a simple saying that "since men have learned how to shoot without missing, and the Albatross bird has learned how to fly without resting" (Achebe, 1958).
Besides I have been taught much, indeed, also from the Xhosa through thoughtful words such as "a man is not a man until he has his own house" (Mandela, 2013: 120).
These statements have not only instilled in me a sense of pride for African cultures but they have also provided calm as I know that I am a descendant of thoughtful beings.
Although my way of thinking has been greatly shaped by African proverbs of profound meaning, my character as a complex whole is partially attributed to the European methods of existence.
I find conformability when wearing my Chino pants in the midst of people. The joy and confidence derived from the times I am well fashioned are unexplainable: tailored gentle suit leaves me breathless sometimes as I wonder about how it will feel to fit one.
I am an African; while, several individuals may say a Modern Day African. If so, then many other fellows surrounding me including a number of those I see every day as I journey through the streets of Johannesburg are Modern Day African.
I am not in denial of my culture and cultures that have shaped my life; instead, I recognise that they are from different corners of the earth.


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Anurag Kashyap is a very busy man. The schedule of his new film No Smoking has left him with little time for interviews. We managed to buttonhole him into an interview just before he was to take a flight to Rome, where his film was scheduled to be screened.
When I reached his home, I was surprised to see a large collection of footwear at the door. I was wondering just how many people he was entertaining at home, when Anurag explained that he had a shoe fetish.
The director insisted that we record the interview, as he has been misquoted often. He later said this was his best interview ever. Read on:
How did Kumar Mangat and Vishal Bhardwaj come up with the idea of producing No Smoking even before Paanch and Black Friday had released?
Vishal Bhardwaj had scored the music for Paanch. He had seen Black Friday as well. He knows me since the days of Satya (which Anurag had scripted) and has a lot of faith in me.
Vishal told me that he wanted to make a film with me. I narrated the script of No Smoking to him. John Abraham was already on board then. So the project clicked.
John told me that before you narrated No Smoking to him, you narrated a bad script Lapata. Why so?
I was desperate to make a film. I was ready to make anything! That's why I approached actors through SMSes only. John replied back, so I did not want to throw away the chance. I thought of narrating No Smoking but I thought he would not understand the script. So I thought I would narrate another script.
But John said he expected something more intelligent from me. I was thrilled. So I told him about No Smoking. He loved it. I had underestimated him.
But if you were desperate to make anything, how would you make your type of movies?
Even when I was desperate, I met only those producers who would understand my style of filmmaking. Everybody liked the story. In fact, recently in an interview, Shah Rukh Khan called it a fantastic but dark script.
Isn't smoking banned on big screen?
No. Nobody does his or her research. Nobody has found out whether smoking is banned or not. Somebody wants a ban on smoking onscreen and the Supreme Court has put a stay on it. My film is about a smoker. How can I make the film with the character not smoking? Smoking is shown only in the first 20 minutes of the film.
John is not one of the best actors in the industry. Yet, you gave him freedom to improvise on the sets. What is your contribution towards the actor? How much of your script actually comes to use?
A director sets parameters within a given space. You just let the character be. Ultimately, I create the situation. In that situation, the character has to react naturally.
But we don't get to see such work in Bollywood.
Which is why we make sub-standard movies! There are filmmakers who don't even write the script. They directly go on the sets with their actors and improvise. Ram Gopal Varma and Mani Ratnam improvise scenes Our film journalists do not know the process of filmmaking.
I just acted in a film with (director) Tigmanshu Dhulia. There was not even a single written line; we kept improvising. We put ourselves in that situation; we became the characters. So it's natural. That's the process of filmmaking.
Does Ayesha Takia have a double role in No Smoking? Apparently, she was not comfortable with some scenes?
Yes, Ayesha plays John's wife and secretary. There were some strange, funny lovemaking scenes between her and John. She did not want to be intimate on screen.
Was she also upset with her outfits?
She was upset with the way the secretary dressed. This is what I call improvisation. I have a situation where my actress is uncomfortable. But I still have to shoot it, and I will not compromise. So whatever change I can do, I will, or else I will 'cheat' with the camera.
The entire chase sequence in Black Friday was improvisation. It was not written on paper. We shot it spontaneously, and look at the impact. Most of our filmmakers go by the book.
Why didn't you take an actress who would agree to do what you wanted instead?
I want an actress, not a face. Ayesha is an actress and I think she has the face too. I did go to people who I thought could do the role, but they refused because the role wasn't big.
Do you think that John took up this role because he was upset with the kind of work he was doing like Baabul and Salaam-E-Ishq?
I did not know John earlier. The John I met was trying to rediscover himself. Initially, he signed movies that people around him from the industry asked him to do. He was new; he thought as an actor, he is supposed to do all that. So he signed films that his friends asked him to sign. But there came a time when he sat down with himself and realised that he was going the wrong way.
That is when he decided to change. That may have happened after Deepa Mehta's Water and Kabir Khan's Kabul Express. That is why he did Taxi No 9211, No Smoking, Goal and Aashayen.
Black Friday did not do well at the box office. And No Smoking seems just as unconventional.
Black Friday made enough money for the distributors. On DVD, it is still on top of the charts. Black Friday gave me more than what Dhamaal gave (director) Indra Kumar. I got more from Black Friday than what others got from their hit films. Even if the film didn't do well, I got more respect, and more actors wanting to work with me.
Your movies are very dark.
That is called the noir kind of cinema. It is a term coined by French critics for dark cinema that comes out of depression -- where everything is little heightened, darker, shadowy... It has alleys, a femme fatale...
Will you ever make happy films?
I'm doing it already. No Smoking is a happy kind of film. After that, my animation film, Hanuman Returns, will also be a happy film for children.
But both you and John said No Smoking was bizarre.
Look up the word 'bizarre' in the dictionary. It doesn't mean dark. Was Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind a dark film? It was bizarre. No dictionary in the world says bizarre means dark or vice versa. This is the problem with Indians; they come with fixed notions. What is the definition of dark? Tell me!
Why are you getting angry?
I am not angry with you. My anger is directed at the entire media. No journalist in India watches cinema, unlike film journalists abroad. Go to a film festival, you see so many journalists there.
Indian journalists don't watch cinema, they only cover gossip. That is why nobody has a clue about cinema. They don't even know what questions to ask. They ask the same questions: 'What is John doing? What is Ayesha doing?'
The problem with this country is its media that covers cinema. Our cinema is immature. Our media is very immature. Our critics are worse than our filmmakers. Our film journalism is the worst in the world. Barring a few critics, nobody has a clue what they are talking about.
I know few good people like Karan Balli, who is a film fanatic to the point that he can give you a lot of trivia. But a man like him won't be interested in writing. And the people who write are just chasing gossip -- one sensational headline to another.
Coming back to your film, is there a scene where John is nude?
You have to look for it. You can see John's bottom in the film. On the surface, you can't see it. But you might just see its reflection.
Tell us about Ranvir Shorey's character.
Ranvir Shorey plays Abbas Tyerwalla, the writer of Main Hoon Naa, Maqbool, Munnabhai MBBS and Salaam Namaste. Abbas was supposed to do it but when he couldn't, I based the character on him.
Do you think Eklavya is the right choice as India's entry for the Oscars?
Yes. Among the films that were selected, it was. I feel there are a lot of films from down South that are good, but I believe the prints are not even sent. I can't say Black Friday should have gone because we did not send the print. I can't blame anyone except myself.
You're doing a film called Dev D. Tell us about it.
It is a modern day take on Devdas. It will start next year.
Isn't Sudhir Mishra is doing a Devdas too?
That's a different Devdas. There are takes on Devdas; none of us are remaking Devdas.
That sounds like the time when filmmakers were making five movies on Bhagat Singh some years ago.
Don't judge before watching it. Everyone was making Bhagat Singh then. Here we have a take on Devdas. We both read our scripts to each other and they are completely different. People tend to make assumptions before the movie releases. First, watch the movie and then decide whether we are fools or not!
What about Gulal?
I will complete Gulal before Dev D. I made 80 percent of the film. Because of lack of funds, it stopped. Now I have got money, so I will complete it.
You're starting a company...
Yes, it will be called Proper Ganja films.


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Obama Delusion Syndrome
Worth Readingby Kevin McCullough
Few things are less tasteful than arrogance amongst the empowered. Few things are sillier than believing one's own praise. Few people are more misguided than those who teach false doctrine, and few pose more danger than those who willfully deceive in order to gain power.
On all four points President Obama stands head and shoulders above us all. More: http://worthreading.ning.com/profiles/blogs/obama-delusion-syndrome


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Stress of exams have come to an end already and it now stress of result and the biggest of them is the stress of finding the best colleges in DU (Delhi University) . This could be the biggest decision of your life as this is going to take you from your childhood to your adulthood and set the basis for you career, we advice you to care fully observe each college and choose the best one.Picspeaks thought to help students in there decision of which ...
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Life is beautiful. Isn't it ? But, imagine . One moment , you are here… Happy,joyous,contended… Gallivanting with friends. Laughing, Joking… And the next Bang !!! All gone! Oh … Another bomb blast! Terrorist attacks! We all condemn them. But do we have the jeebies beebies to place ourselves in those shoes, & anticipate what a victim has to go through? Seeing himself die. feeling the grip of death holding him harder & harder. Understand what helplessness actually means…standing still & seeing your loved ones and many others die , but unable to do anything. BECAUSE THIS IS PROBABLY HIS LAST BREATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is an effort to understand the mental torture & agony a bomb blast victim goes through… moments before his END.
Saturday night
Candle light room
My evening gown. dazzling white
hand in hand with my groom
I sit
Loving every moment
of it
Mesmerised by the fragrance of the deodrant
he has worn
and wondering-> could it get any better?
i have never felt so special Since i was born
And he, like a great seer
reads my mind
and says
Taking out a Ring from Behind
Love all your Mourn filled painful days
are now over,
and I would never let you get somber
Marry Me!
Huh..Well…Oh!Umm… Y-Y-yYYY- Well…yes
I go nervously
in the arm of my guy
it feels like heaven
I wish… this moment never dies
and then….Bang
And Blood
on his hand….
And the rest of the body!
What is this? out of the blues,
In the middle of my dream Moment,
This nuisance.
I speak before I realise
I am breathing my last breaths
blast! in an instance,
All is gone
Me. Me death has prevailed
oh no! life is sooo unfair!
But, then I optimistically conclude
Thank you follower of Mr Bin laden
Your Deed, A blessing in disguise
To us
After all the love is not gone
It's new sunrise
In heaven


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At the beginning of spring, you don't want to put away all your winter clothes immediately, as mornings and evenings are still quite chilly in most places. In order to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, you should do things gradually. You can incorporate some the colorful spring trends into your existing wardrobe as you slowly put aside your winter pieces.
When the weather starts to warm up at the beginning of spring, you might be tempted to rush into sandals and ruffled dresses but don't act to soon. With cool morning and evenings along with mild temperatures during the day, you need to dress accordingly. By following these tips, you can transition your winter wardrobe to spring.
Put away the heavyweights
Thick sweaters, wool pants and heavy coats can move to the back of your closet as soon as spring arrives. However, there are several "in between" pieces that will still work in your spring wardrobe. Lightweight cardigan sweaters, particularly those in spring colors, are perfect transitional items. Layer your outfit with a cardigan and then take it off during the daytime as the weather warms up.
Add floral print tops
You can change the look of any outfit by adding a floral print. The same grey skirt (or business suit) can have a whole different look when paired with a pink or yellow floral print blouse. This season, florals aren't the only trendy prints, however. Geometric prints in colorful patterns are also a big hit.
Wear your cut-out booties
Those cut-out booties with peep-toes and cut out sides that didn't make much sense in the winter are now key as you transition to spring. Though most boots don't work well in warm weather, these types of booties are just perfect.
Jazz up your neutrals with neon
Grey, black and chocolate brown are mainstains in your winter wardrobe. Don't toss them aside in early spring. Instead, jazz them up by adding complementary pieces in neon and bright colors. Think 80s when choosing your funky bright accents.
Accessorize for springtime
Your favorite little black dress (or any other staple outfit) can look completely different just by changing your accessories. Colorful print silk scarves, bright chunky necklaces, floppy hats and shiny patent handbags are beautiful choices for spring. Yellows, pinks and oranges are some of the hottest colors for 2009 and they all work well in terms of accessories.
Spring fashion trends


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Just as conventional power stations generate electricity by harnessing the thermal energy released from burning fossil fuels, nuclear reactors convert the thermal energy released from nuclear fission.
When a large fissile atomic nucleus such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239 absorbs a neutron, it may undergo nuclear fission. The heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing kinetic energy, gamma radiation and free neutrons; collectively known as fission products. A portion of these neutrons may later be absorbed by other fissile atoms and trigger further fission events, which release more neutrons, and so on. This is known as a nuclear chain reaction.
The reaction can be controlled by using neutron poisons, which absorb excess neutrons, and neutron moderators which reduces the velocity of fast neutrons, thereby turning them into thermal neutrons, which are more likely to be absorbed by other nuclei. Increasing or decreasing the rate of fission has a corresponding effect on the energy output of the reactor.
Commonly used moderators include regular (light) water (75% of the world's reactors) solid graphite (20% of reactors) and heavy water (5% of reactors). Beryllium has also been used in some experimental types, and hydrocarbons have been suggested as another possibility.
The reactor core generates heat in a number of ways:
A nuclear reactor coolant — usually water but sometimes a gas or a liquid metal or molten salt — is circulated past the reactor core to absorb the heat that it generates. The heat is carried away from the reactor and is then used to generate steam. Most reactor systems employ a cooling system that is physically separated from the water that will be boiled to produce pressurized steam for the turbines, like the pressurized water reactor. But in some reactors the water for the steam turbines is boiled directly by the reactor core, for example the boiling water reactor.
The power output of the reactor is controlled by controlling how many neutrons are able to create more fissions.
Control rods that are made of a nuclear poison are used to absorb neutrons. Absorbing more neutrons in a control rod means that there are fewer neutrons available to cause fission, so pushing the control rod deeper into the reactor will reduce its power output, and extracting the control rod will increase it.
In some reactors, the coolant also acts as a neutron moderator. A moderator increases the power of the reactor by causing the fast neutrons that are released from fission to lose energy and become thermal neutrons. Thermal neutrons are more likely than fast neutrons to cause fission, so more neutron moderation means more power output from the reactors. If the coolant is a moderator, then temperature changes can affect the density of the coolant/moderator and therefore change power output. A higher temperature coolant would be less dense, and therefore a less effective moderator.
In other reactors the coolant acts as a poison by absorbing neutrons in the same way that the control rods do. In these reactors power output can be increased by heating the coolant, which makes it a less dense poison. Nuclear reactors generally have automatic and manual systems to insert large amounts of poison (often boron in the form of boric acid) into the reactor to shut the fission reaction down if unsafe conditions are detected or anticipated.


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