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Innovation is not just about great ideas its mostly about influencing a community of people (customers/employees) to embrace change (behaviours), informed by a sense of clarity (purpose) around your customer's & employee's struggles for progress (toward outcomes) and the circumstances (conditions) that gives rise to those struggles.
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Johnny Orlando's debut EP TEENAGE FEVER out now!
Following nearly a year in the studio, singer-songwriter and JUNO Award nominee for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Johnny Orlando releases his highly anticipated debut EP Teenage Fever today via Universal Music Canada/Island Records. Listen to Teenage Fever, HERE. Emanating confidence and charisma over danceable electronic grooves and a subtle hip-hop bounce, Orlando levels up his take on pop. Once again co-writing with his sister Darian... Read More

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79 seconds is all it takes to p'wn Bill Gates at chess
My introduction to the game of chess began when I got my first Microsoft computer in the 1990s (when it was one of three games you could play without a floppy disk). You'd think that Gates, with his years of experience crafting computerized, impossible-to-beat versions of chess, would be able to ace any game. This video proves, however, that just because you're smart, it doesn't mean you're good at chess.
With nine moves, 23-year old Norwegian chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen beat Bill Gates in a televised match on Scandinavian TV. Carlsen has been playing chess since he was young, becoming a "grandmaster" at age 13. Just over a minute to p'wn one of the greatest media moguls in history? Carlsen wins at chess, and at life.
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Survey: Waite Park Residents Feel City Lacks Own Identity
WAITE PARK -- Waite Park officials were presented phase one of a three phase process regarding their land use study conducted by St. Cloud State University.
Back in November residents were asked to take a 24 question survey highlighting several key questions about the past, present and future vision for Waite Park.
SCSU economic professor Rich MacDonald says of the 176 residents who took the survey, a majority of the results found Waite Park didn't have a true identity.
"About 3/4 of respondents felt they were part of the St. Cloud Municipal area and only about 25% felt Waite Park had an individual identity," says MacDonald
The survey highlight the Quarries, shopping and the Smiley Face water tower as amenities that make Waite Park special. However things like traffic congestion, too many apartments, rising crime and growing diversity were mentioned as cause for concern.
The land use study is designed to help shape the city over the next 10-15 years. MacDonald says the next step is to conduct further studies and hold some focus groups with residents.
"We will be interviewing key stakeholders on the highlights of the survey, we hope to conduct focus groups with different types of residents and ultimately we will build out a major study that will look at various future land use in Waite Park," says MacDonald.
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9. Grinding machines
|The user of a power-driven grinding machine shall cause such machine to be marked in a conspicuous place with the manufacturer's rated speed or speeds of the spindle in revolutions per minute.
|No user may require or permit a grinding wheel of a power-driven grinding machine to be operated at a speed exceeding that stipulated by the manufacturer of such wheel: provided that a grinding wheel larger than 100 mm in diameter shall only be used if the recommended operating speeds therefor are distinctly marked on such machine.
|The user shall cause every grinding wheel of a power-driven grinding machine to be mounted concentrically on the spindle by means of robust metal flanges with annular peripheral bearing surfaces of adequate breadth, which shall bear upon the wheel, and a layer of suitable compressible material to be fitted between the flanges and the wheel: provided that grinding wheels for specialized application that cannot be fixed by flanges shall be so secured that displacement or rupture of the wheel in motion is eliminated as far as possible.
|Having regard to the nature of the work that is performed, the user shall cause every power-driven grinding machine to be provided with a substantial guard, which shall enclose the grinding wheel as far as practicable and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand the force of impact of a rupturing wheel.
|Having regard to the nature of the work that is performed, the user shall cause a power-driven grinding machine where the work piece is applied to the wheel by hand, to be provided with a substantial adjustable work rest, which shall be securely fixed in position and adjusted to within 3 mm from the grinding face of the wheel.
|The user shall cause every power-driven grinding machine to be provided with a strong transparent shield, which shall be kept adjusted so as to protect the operator's eyes: provided that such shield may be omitted if every operator of the machine is personally issued with suitable eye protection and is obliged to wear it.
|The user shall cause a notice to be posted in a conspicuous place at every power-driven grinding machine prohibiting persons from carrying out, inspecting or observing grinding work without using suitable eye protection.
|The user shall ensure that the operators of machinery used for the purpose of grinding, cutting, fettling, polishing or similar applications are specifically trained for that particular machinery.
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The Blacklist: Conspiracyby Aethyna Mar 11, 2018 | 1 Votes | 1 Played | 0 Reviews 9 rate Based on the TV show The Blacklist, The Blacklist Conspiracy is an investigative-themed hidden object adventure game that seems to merge the appeal of law enforcement-style hidden object games like Criminal Case with the secret and often morally-ambiguous world of spies, FBI agents, and whistle-blowers. Play Now Similar Games Played
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Based on the TV show The Blacklist, The Blacklist Conspiracy is an investigative-themed hidden object adventure game that seems to merge the appeal of law enforcement-style hidden object games like Criminal Case with the secret and often morally-ambiguous world of spies, FBI agents, and whistle-blowers.
If you have seen the show before, then you should have an idea of who the characters are in the game and how the story, generally, goes. However, if you do not, the game does a pretty good job of laying the foundations. Through dialogues, you know that you play as an FBI agent who had spent 4 years trying to track down the terrorist group known as The Invisible Hand.
For some reason, a mysterious person called Raymond Reddington, who also happens to be a known criminal, approached you with shocking information that needed to be acted upon immediately… You had no time to consider the implications of accepting intel from a very much wanted criminal. Soon after, you realized that you are forced to take credit for uncovering the information, and are promoted to a classified FBI unit which operates out of a black-site location called the Post Office.
From here, the storyline puts you in the difficult position of trying to fulfill your duties as an FBI agent while juggling the downsides of working with shady people like Raymond and his associates.
As interesting as the storyline sounds, the gameplay might just be even better. The game typically plays out a lot like a Criminal Case game. You'll search location scenes for Objects of Interest and then bring them back to HQ for analysis. Sometimes, you'll get to do the analysis yourself, such as piecing together a torn document, while at other times, you simply need to wait to receive the results.
Scenes in this game are fairly easy to play. You can zoom in and out of the scene as necessary. You can tap and hold on an object's name to see what the object looks like, and there are up to 5 hints per game that you can use if needed. That being said, the trick to getting more points is to capitalize on its combo system. You can do that by finding hidden objects consecutively and as fast as you can. Incorrect taps will unfortunately break your combo streak so make sure to tap on objects as accurately as you can.
Unlike some games, The Blacklist Conspiracy provides you with boosts that you can buy to maximize the points you get per scene you play. These boosts include Slow Drain, which drastically slows down the combo drain in between finds; Max Combo that will let you start off with a full combo meter; and +3 Hints, which will give you 3 extra hints. You can also get a free random boost by watching a video ad.
Like most games, new scenes are often unlocked as you uncover more clues, but sometimes, you'll get to unlock a new scene simply by earning stars. These scenes are often bonus scenes where the gameplay is quite different. For instance, in Countdown, you'll need to find as many items as you can within the 30 seconds provided. You'll also need stars for analysis and chatting with your contacts.
Playing scenes will also cost you 15 energy each. Energy is, as you might expect, limited since they can take a while to regenerate, but if you have good friends, you can gift each other more energy just so you can play the game longer every day. Energy can be earned by solving puzzles as well. Sometimes, during a scene, you may tap on a "gadget" which will trigger a special, timed challenge that will grant you bonus energy points if you do manage to complete the challenge within the very limited time.
You can even get a nice energy boost whenever you level up, but unlike in Criminal Case, you only get a fixed amount of energy and not a full refill. Of course, if you really need more energy, you can always buy more using real money, or watch some video ads in exchange for some.
You may also encounter an interrogation situation where you, and not the other character, is in the hot seat. In this situation, you will usually be asked about something related to the case you have just previously worked on. Thankfully, aside from relying on your memory alone, the game allows you to revisit the scene (presumably in your mind) as you try to remember the answer the interrogator wants.
Ultimately though, what makes this game a lot more interesting than most of the other hidden object games so far is the decisions you will need to make. Your decision will affect how the story plays out. In essence, you'll be actually playing a rather important role in the story and not just being dragged along for the ride. Also, I personally think it's a nice touch that you know how many percent of players choose to make the same decision as you did.
However, I do have a bone to pick with the game when it comes to starting a scene. In my opinion, it would be better if the game has a "Ready" screen that players have to first tap on before entering a scene. This would be immensely helpful to players who like to do something else while a scene is loading, so as to not "waste time".
As mentioned, The Blacklist Conspiracy is a pretty social game in the sense that it encourages players to help each other by gifting energy. Friends may not play as critical a role as in Criminal Case, since you'll also need them as your partners to get more hints, but they are still important enough for you to be motivated to add a ton of them to your list.
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The graphics in this game are pretty astounding even for a hidden object game. I like how clean-cut all the objects and scenes look in this game, and if I'm not mistaken, the backgrounds used for dialogues looks hand-drawn. Sound-wise, the game has a nice combination of sound effects and music that bring the spy-thriller-like atmosphere of the game to live.
All in all, The Blacklist Conspiracy is a really fun hidden object game that truly brings out the darker side of this sort of investigative-themed games. I'd sum the game up as a darker and more serious version of Criminal Case with a decision-making element that allows you to forge your own storyline, along with some other interesting and unique features like the interrogation mode or the special timed challenges triggered by certain gadgets. Find Games Like The Blacklist: Conspiracy


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Directed by Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth
Subtlety is key to the greatness of Julianne Moore's performance in Still Alice, the main reason to seek out this film. She's already received a few accolades for her work, with Oscar already knocking on her door. It's a rare occurrence when a drama works the way Still Alice does, having something so big to say while remaining small and personal.
Dr. Alice Howland (Moore) is the definition of working mother. With three grown children, the linguistics professor is enriched with educational and professional commitments, while relishing in any moment she can have with her close-knit and supportive family. When Alice, who lives and breathes words, begins to forget even the simplest of phrases, she immediately believes she may have a brain tumor. A visit with a doctor reveals that she is tumor free, but may be experiencing side effects of Alzheimer's. After more tests, it is determined that she is, indeed, suffering from the possibly-deteriorating disease. The effects take hold pretty quickly. The dynamics between both her and her family are an interesting study on the family unit and unconditional love.
While the surrounding family, including Alice's son (Hunter Parrish), are important characters to the story, the entire focus is on Alice. We experience each facet of her downfall, which only helps her successes seem that much more impressive and incredible. Moore's nuances as Alice occur in the most brilliant of ways. The subtle changes here and there make it that much more devastating. The beauty of the work is in the quiet strength of Alice and how she chooses to approach her new lifestyle. She doesn't lose her sense of humor and her family never loses their individual resilience.
Baldwin, as the husband, has some great moments. Kate Bosworth and Parrish offer outstanding support two of Alice's kids. It's Kristen Stewart, though, as the struggling actor daughter who shines in the supporting roles. It's her best role yet.
The pacing is perfect, never feeling slow or dull. The dialogue is rich and honest, without being too droll. As a package it may not be as big or bright as other films it's next to, but the biting sincerity in Moore's performance should take this picture far.
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- Ghana football has become topical in Ghana following Anas' 'Number 12'
- The government has dissolved the Ghana Football Association following that exposé
- Asamoah Gyan, Captain of the Black Stars, has said the government should not mix football with politics
Asamoah Gyan, the Captain of the national football team, Black Stars, has said the government must not make the mistake of mixing football with politics.
Gyan, according to a report sighted by YEN.com.gh on Mynewsgh.com, has warned President Akufo-Addo and "his people" to stop meddling in Ghana football issues.
According to Gyan, football and politics do not go hand in hand, therefore, it would be best if the president focused entirely on politics and leave football to footballers.
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"I have said it and I will say it again; football and politics cannot work. This is all I can say for now but for sure football and politics is a no," Gyan is reported to have said.
His comments seemingly come on the heels of Anas' latest exposé, 'Number 12', which has rocked the football sector in Ghana.
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In 'Number 12', Anas brought out many corrupt and shady deals by some officials of the Ghana Football Association.
The former president of the GFA, Kwesi Nyantakyi, was caught in the investigative piece allegedly accepting bribe.
President Akufo-Addo consequently dissolved the board of the GFA, replacing it with an interim three-member committee.
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However, Asamoah Gyan believes the president must stay away from football issues.
His comment could also mean that he is not excited about the resignation of Kwesi Nyantayi, and also the dissolving of the GFA board.
Asamoah Gyan has been in the news lately commenting on some happenings at the ongoing World Cup.
Asamoah Gyan rubbished claims by many football enthusiasts that Cristiano Ronaldo has made history at the World Cup by being a higher scorer than him.
According to Gyan, he is the one with the record, not Ronaldo.
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- 4 beds
- 2,014 sqft
- Lot Size: 6,800 sqft
- Built in 1976
For Sale $489,000
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 batch, 2 car garage home with over 2,000 sqft of living space. Very nice floor plan on one level, which includes a great room with fireplace, a separate living room and dining room, as well as inside laundry room. Great lot size has large front and back yard with fruit trees. Close to schools, shopping, freeway, etc.
- Residential, Single Family Residence
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- Lot Size: 6,800 sqft
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- Parking: 2 spaces total
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TBY talks to HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), on Sharjah's strongest sectors for attracting investment, SME growth, and new opportunities.
BIOGRAPHYFollowing his appointment to CEO in 2009, HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal has contributed to the transformation of Sharjah as an investment, tourism, and business destination, as well as developing the Emirate's arts and culture scene through Maraya Art Centre. He is also a board member of the Sharjah Football Club and Chairman of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK), Sharjah chapter. In addition to several previous board memberships, he currently serves on the Sharjah Tourism Advisory Committee and several UAE Ministry of Economy joint councils.
How would you evaluate the growth of Sharjah's strongest sectors over the last 12 months, and which areas are you looking to develop?
Shurooq's activities throughout 2016 have focused on increasing investment in four key sectors: tourism and leisure, healthcare, transport and logistics, and real estate and the environment. With regards to the first sector, Shurooq has committed itself to meeting the continuing tourist demand for different experiences. Sharjah manages and develops a number of the Emirate's key lifestyle and leisure projects, and has seen a number of heritage projects become fully established in the last year. Cultural tourism visitors in Sharjah grew from 548,115 in 2012 to 682,734 in 2013 and 706,777 in 2014. With respect to healthcare, Sharjah is positioning itself to be a medical services hub in the region, with growth being fueled by the increasing demand for specialized tests and procedures. Sharjah's healthcare sector is expected to grow to approximately USD2.5 billion by 2019, with its pharmaceutical market size predicted to reach USD1 billion by the same year.
How is Shurooq actively supporting and encouraging SME growth in Sharjah?
Sharjah is considered one of the top SME-friendly destinations in the MENA region and is currently home to more than 55,000 SMEs, with the growth of this sector influenced by easy and cost-effective market access, growing confidence, sustainable profitability, and the Emirate's SME-friendly services and facilities. Sharjah hosts a number of organizations dedicated to promoting and facilitating entrepreneurship across sectors, including Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), Sharjah Business Women Council, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, and Ruwaad Establishment, which work to provide new startups with everything they need to become established and profitable ventures. Future opportunities that Shurooq is aiming to capitalize on are the upcoming free zones Sharjah Healthcare City, Sharjah Publishing Free Zone, and Sharjah Media City. We have strong hopes for this sector. Sharjah Economic Development Department issued 35% more new trade licenses during the first two months of 2016 than over the same period in 2015, indicating its underlying importance for Sharjah's investment landscape.
What was achieved in your meeting with the Macedonian delegation and what potential do you see there?
Shurooq's hosting of the Macedonian business delegation was just one of a series of meetings undertaken by the authority in the last 12 months to explore initiatives that will lead to mutual benefits for countries that ally themselves with Sharjah's economic growth plans. Shurooq is committed to exploring diversified and tailored opportunities with economies from around the world, strategically creating business advantages, new jobs, and new room for profitability for both Sharjah and its partner countries. From a business perspective, Sharjah has developed rules and regulations on trade policies, taxation, safety, and customs to cater to the demands of international markets.
What are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing Sharjah in the medium to long term?
The biggest challenge we continue to face is one of perception, and enabling countries and nation states across the world to find out about Sharjah and to understand the plethora of economic advantages it offers. Global economic growth and ever-changing investment trends are factors that we continuously assess to make sure that our investment promotion strategies are in line with market demands. Sharjah offers fertile ground for investment across its various sectors and industries, meaning economic powerhouses can perceive the Emirate as a new area for investment growth and one that provides access to a network of opportunities across the MENA region. Thanks to its wise leadership that is committed to enhancing economic growth, more global investors are seeing the UAE as a prime destination for business expansion into the Middle East and other markets.
Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member, Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah
HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has been instrumental in the growth and development of Sharjah, with his passion for academia a driving force in the growth of the knowledge economy.read article
Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Qasimi, Executive Chairman, Department of Government Relations
TBY talks to Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations, on recent events, strategic delegations, and future outreach activities to promote Sharjah on the international stage.read article
HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson , Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
TBY talks to HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), on the principles guiding Sharjah's economic development strategy, opportunities for private sector contribution, and the role of entrepreneurship in the Emirate.read article
HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
TBY talks to HE Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), on Sharjah's strongest sectors for attracting investment, SME growth, and new opportunities.read article
HE Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman, Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD
TBY talks to HE Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), on attracting FDI and optimizing customer satisfaction to support Sharjah's economic growth.read article
HE Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board , Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI),
TBY talks to HE Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), on promoting innovation, collaboration, and expansion in Sharjah.read article
Saeed M. Al Amiri, Executive Vice-President, Head of Investment Group of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
TBY talks to Saeed M. Al Amiri, Executive Vice-President, Head of Investment Group of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on attracting investment, aligning with fintech services, and turning challenges into opportunities.read article
Iman Hill, Technical Director & GM, UAE, and President, Egypt, Dana Gas
TBY talks to Iman Hill, Technical Director & GM, UAE, and President, Egypt at Dana Gas, on how to remain profitable during lean times, the importance partnering with regional governments on long-term projects, and the progress of women in the executive space in MENA.read article
Larry M. Burke, Managing Director, Unger Steel Middle East
TBY talks to Larry M. Burke, Managing Director of Unger Steel Middle East, on the fundamentals of running a good company, evolving to export steel to the US, and the importance of maintaining the highest possible quality standards.read article
Focus: Sharjah Food Park
Local Products, Global Market
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has unveiled the new Sharjah Food Park as its flagship project to fuel the food industry. Its ambition is to connect locally produced goods with the global market, leveraging Sharjah's industrial capacity and logistical expertise.read article
Salam Sharif, Chairman Secretariat Office, Sharif Metals International
TBY talks to Salam Sharif, Chairman Secretariat Office of Sharif Metals International, on building the family business, supporting a waste-free city, and leading recycling initiatives across the Middle East.read article
HE Khaled Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman, Department of Seaports and Customs
TBY talks to HE Khaled Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, on the specializations of Sharjah's three ports, the incorporation of technology, and the outlook for maritime connectivity.read article
Flemming Dalgaard, CEO, Gulftainer Group of Companies
TBY talks to Flemming Dalgaard, CEO of Gulftainer Group of Companies, on the importance of focusing on high-end customers, how to streamline the latest IT solutions, and why Sharjah is increasing its value as a critical axis along the east-west route.read article
Abdelaziz Ahmed Shams Al Shamsi, General Manager , Real Estate Registration Directorate
TBY talks to Abdelaziz Ahmed Shams Al Shamsi, General Manager of the Real Estate Registration Directorate, on the critical price differentiation with other emirates, the importance of Sharjah's world-class manufacturing hub, and why data collection is so crucial to boosting services.read article
George Khouzami, Development Manager, Al Thuriah
TBY talks to George Khouzami, Development Manager of Al Thuriah, on how to offer customers the highest quality and diversity of options, meeting rising expectations, and scaling operations to meet costs without sacrificing quality.read article
Review: Health
Syringe Benefits
With the Emirate's prized free zone Sharjah Healthcare City inaugurating its first hospital—a 100-bed facility—Sharjah is taking its first step toward a future of increased investment, innovation, and global clout as a destination for medical services and knowledge.read article
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman, Sharjah Media Council
TBY talks to Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, on better communicating with the public, reaching out to all segments of the population, and expanding the Sharjah Media City free zone.read article
HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
TBY talks to HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), on becoming a larger tourism destination and working with government bodies to maximize synergy.read article


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Frequency of occurrence of chronic diseases among former athletes depending on gender
Heading: Therapeutic exercise, sports medicine Article type: Original article
Authors: Fedotova I.V., Statsenko ą£.ąĢ., Bakulin V.S., Sentyabrev N.N.
Organization: Volgograd State Academy of Physical Education, Volgograd State Medical University
The aim of the article is to study the analysis of the frequency of occurrence of chronic diseases among former athletes depending on gender ŌĆö specific. Material and Methods. 80 former athletes who finished sports activity no more than 5 years ago (this period is adopted for the early post-sports period) at the age of 20-35 were examined. The analysis of medical records, inspection and consulting expertise required to verify the diagnosis. Results. Statistically significantly higher level of disease is defined among former male athletes in comparison with the women who have stopped regular training and competitions. Conclusions. The determined incidence of chronic disease in former athletes might be substantiated by the absence of proper medical care to former athletes immediately after the cessation of active training and competitions.
Gender And Age Peculiarities Of Tobacco Addiction Among The Urban Population Of The Middle Volga Region
Heading: Internal Diseases Article type: Original article
Authors: S.A. Babanov, I.A. Agarkova
Organization: Samara Polyclinic Ōä¢1, Samara State Medical University
On the basis of the conducted research, prevalence of tobacco smoking and its intensity according to the gender and age descriptions among the urban population in the Middle Volga region (Samara as an example city) is described in the article. It is proved, that among men and women under study 49,37% and 14,17% smoke accordingly, 22,80% and 8,86% smoked before, 27,83% and 76,97% never smoke. The education level and family status have considerably contributed to the epidemiology of tobacco smoking addiction. Authors consider, that the development of public and medical measures directed to the fight against smoking must be realized taking into account the gender, age, social and mental points, that is difficult, but necessary process.


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Kendall's footsteps lead him once more to the manor in the Courts, where he must walk amongst the darkness of mourning. The very walls of Chanicut wept at the death of one son, while the other prepared to meet his own destiny. Black vines covered with red thorns and black flowers crawled over the walls, choking doorways and covering windows. Silken webs covered all the portraits within the halls save those displaying likenesses of the fallen Cedric. Water trickled down walls and seeped from under doors, the tears of the House and mourners too much to contain. They flowed through the halls to the sacred River that fed the House with life, joining with the waters of Chanicut itself.
Through ways and halls, down into the deeps below the manor into the most ancient of caverns, Kendall lets his feet guide him when his eyes could not see. He had been to this cave several times in his life, but he never expected to make this journey to see his brother's ghost. He waffled between hope to see his brother, living to dead, and hope that Cedric would not even be there. Not all ghosts made their way to the Cave of Reverie — what he had always thought a singularly poor name for this place. Not all ghosts went there, but he had an obligation to look, nevertheless. An obligation of courage, if nothing else.
Pausing at the bottom of a rocky stair, a small ledge held the needed items: a jar of powder, a small bone knife, and a crystalline cup that he dips in the small stream that trickles nearby. The powder he brushed on his cheeks and eyelids, to allow him to see Cedric's spirit if he was there. He takes a sip of the bitter, metallic tasting liquid, and pours the rest over his fingers and the knife. Water from the River drunk from this cup would allow them to converse.
And the knife? The knife would cut the ghost away from the lingering aspects of life that still tied it to this plane, freeing it to move to wherever the ghosts went next. Kendall had never inquired on specifics; he always figured he'd find out eventually for himself what awaited after death. And whether Cedric would want to be cut away was another question. Some ghosts preferred to linger. But in any event, Kendall would see his own obligation taken care of this way.
The young Lord pauses at the opening of the cave, which was only brightly lit from within. He realizes his heart is beating hard and he is sweating. It was irrational, he knew. Cedric was dead; the only thing the ghost had to use against him was words. He knew, though, that words alone could do damage, could even kill. Taking a breath, he steadies himself, firms his conviction, and enters the cave.
Shielding his eyes, for this cave wasn't the endless dark of most… but the glaring white light that hurts almost all sensory organs. It was ever so in the Cave of Reverie, and to even ask to the 'why' was discouraged. And really, if one was to think, with the nature of things like Life and Death. A cavern of pure agonizing light, where no shadows could ever exists, wasn't that bad of a place to met a shade. Even if it was one, that would claim to be his brother.
Kendall looks down, placing his feet carefully on the uneven floor. Three steps was all that was needed for him to be inside the cave and surrounded by the light that almost hurt his skin, so he stops to look around and wait to see if his presence would draw anything to him. He swallows, feeling the dry mouth brought about by the minerals in the water.
"Cedric!" he calls into the whiteness. His voice echoes surprisingly loud. One would expect sound itself to be burned away, but the cave amplified more than just light.
Its first the noise, as soft as his breath… the slow shuffled of feet coming. Next comes this weird echo, like the non-existences wind calling out his name.
The young Lord tightens his grip about the bone knife with one hand, stubbornly refusing to wipe a sweaty palm against his clothes. "I am here, Brother," he answers, forcing his voice to come out strong and with confidence he hoped to soon feel. "You know why I'm here."
Tis the sound of a sword being drawn, which comes next. Then comes another, a dozen, a hunderd, a thousand, till the sound becomes so garbled to become just unrecognized noise.
"Cedric," Kendall says, standing his ground. "I am unarmed, save the ch'ela*. Come speak to me, say your final words, and allow me free you."
"You were always my doom…. even before your first breath." A voice in the Light hisses with a hate that for a brief moment that burning glare dims.
"That was your doing, Cedric. We could have been allies," Kendall counters.
"Nooooo…" Says the voice, come ever closer. "Grand Issua saw it in the Fates, yet Father still decided to have you."
Kendall absorbs this answer, allowing the first response to die unspoken. "Why?"
The figure, that moves into, is, the Light. Yet its a chuckle, that greets Kendall's question. "Why to the Doom, why she saw it, why in the reason he still had you? Always unfocused, little brother…"
The angry response comes quickly to mind; Cedric had a way of making his younger brother fume with rage. Kendall has to pause to rein in his tongue before attempting to answer. "Why would Father sire me if it meant your doom?" he clarifies, speaking slowly and carefully.
"Why would he not?"
The question was a little confounding, and Kendall frowns in irritation. It seemed so obvious. "Father always has favored you, Cedric," he answers. "Why would he choose to sire a child who was supposed to be your doom?"
"He only favored me, because he had no other choice…"
"Then your quarrel is with our father, not me," Kendall answers.
"Yet whose hand was on the blade?" Cedric's shade ask. "Yet, you always been only a link in the chain. Over and over, yet only a link till those at the end, ended me."
"A link in a chain? Or puppet strings?" the younger Lord questions. "Our strings have always been held by others, Cedric. That is the way of our House. But you brought on your own death, baiting and taunting me. Always sure of your superiority. I am not remorseful."
"Yet you are here, Little Brother. The only one, so far…"
"My hand was on the blade," Kendall agrees, his voice sober. "This task is mine to accomplish. Is there anything more you want to tell me before I cut you free?"
"They move…"
In spite of the gravity of the situation, Cedric's answer still induced a short, quiet chuckle from his brother. Speaking of being vague and unfocused….
"Who is moving? And to what purpose?" he asks.
"They, our family enemies. Did you really think your blade could end mine, without the cost of your own." The Shade smiles to this, twisted and frightening. "You only brought forth the opportunity, unless you still wish to be the only cause. But in a way, that's also true…"
"This wasn't the way it was supposed to be," Kendall says, quiet and sober. "But that doesn't mean I will claim responsibility for your actions, Brother. We are equally at fault. The only difference is that I survived to face the consequences, though you came near to ending my life with your demon sword."
"The Dead are never at fault, they are merely dead… that's a Living term, and one you must fact if you truely love our sister and mother."
Kendall is quiet for some time after that, digesting the ghost's words and finding them to be quite unpalatable indeed. A steadying breath before he answers. "Fine. Yes. The only way out that I can see, is a boon from the Serpent, as risky and uncertain as that is. A boon for our House. I just… I don't know what to ask yet."
He had never thought there would be anything harder than killing Cedric, but he was wrong. And it takes a little work to nerve himself up to speak again, to ask his brother for advice. He licks dry lips, and swallows. "What— Do you have any suggestions?"
"Easily Little Brother. Myself alive once more." Cedric's shade says with a laugh, a impossible amongst impossibles. Not for the Serpent, but for Kendall to ask.
A snort of amusement, in spite of his disappointment. "That would not solve Chanicut's dilemma, nor mine, so I shall decline. But I see that your counsel is likely of no use to me, after all."
"That was always your problem, Little Brother." Cedric shares. "Your mind is too small."
"Oh, please," Kendall says, tone laced with sarcasm. "Please do enlighten me. How would having me bring you back help either of us?"
"I would be alive, so once more Heir. Mother, would regain her son. Our sister, a brother. Our enemies, a foe… and my little brother, would gain once more the freedom to do as you wish. Any other boon, would be chains even if appealing to one's eye at that moment. Father could only mark you as a enemy, and to survive you would become so. Click, would go the locks as you sat where he did. Click, as others push you towards the Throne. Click, would go the lock as you would married another because you must. Click, goes the lock, upon the heart of the woman you murdered me for. Click, would go the lock to whatever dream you once have. But I, I am a key…. yours if you wish, to free you from all of that. We would hate as before, but that is only right for us two…"
The younger brother weighs the words, listening to their undeniable ring of truth… and falsehood. "Oh, how blessed I am to have such a brother as you to save me from myself," he says, still sarcastic. "I could only aspire to be so self-sacrificing, to take on ambition like this for the sake of others."
"I will admit, its self-serving…yet we both in the end want the same. House Chanicut to preserve, our mother to sustain her position, and sister to at least accept her fate. If any other gift from the Serpent, any other chain of thought can get that then I'll gladly fade into the darkness. But if your thoughts go elsewhere, like with that girl, Little Brother. We might as well end our chat here!"
"Are you so sure we want the same things? Because I am not," Kendall says. "I could never have what I wanted with you in the way. And yet now with you gone, it is still beyond my grasp. What pathetic irony." He looks down at the knife in his hand, turning it over in the bright, bright light, and then back up at his brother. "Good-bye, Cedric. Perhaps… if we could be brothers who did not hate each other… But you know as I do that I must not pass up this opportunity."
"Why?" He asks, even more noble then he with the blade.
"You suggest I stand before the Serpent and ask a return to the status quo? To how things were before? With you alive and we two still rivals? But we both know, even with your returned to life, there is no going back for either of us. Particularly not for me."
"But the status quo was what you always did counted on." Cedric replies. "Cut it's throat, whom knows where it will bled. Toss it into the Abyss, and the whole of the Courts will be open before you, yet so are the risks. Awake with my boots sewn to your feet, with even family expecting the same as they did with me. Amusing don't you think, that by killing me you become me. And that bit of irony, almost makes my death bearable."
Kendall shakes his head. "Enjoy your irony all you wish, but it will not happen that way, as you well know. Father would not willingly declare me heir, even if I survive a meeting with the Serpent. Not even if I vanquished Amber and laid all of Chaos before him." He is not bitter, merely stating a fact. "But, mayhap, a child of my line could rise up instead, and that would be best served by a vacancy brought about by your demise."
"If the Serpent doesn't eat you, what other choice could you have?" Cedric asks. "Founder your own House, that's really your only choice with that amberite child. But if you stay in Chanicut, you will become our father's enemy." His brother pauses here, thinking to a fact. "But your child, perhaps…. Old things have been moving, I've felt them since I've been dead." Cedric's shade looks to his little brother. "Perhaps all of this, is due to their machination that we never saw. Another bit of irony, that makes death less foul."
"For what it is worth, which is nothing, I'm sorry we could only ever be enemies," Kendall tells his brother. "I didn't want to hate you, but you made it impossible to do otherwise."
"I'm not, even now." Cedric confess. "As enemies, we force each other to grow in ways we might never. Even in death, you are talking paths never would you thought of taking before. Which I doubt you can say the same with our woman… Margot will never do the same for you, for she thinks she loves you. But hate, that we do understand and trust. Hate is a boot, that propels you forward while love is just a pillow on a bed." He chuckles. "Even after we done here, you will still hate me… because you must."
"You don't think we each had plenty of enemies to hate besides each other?" Kendall asks with an ironic smile.
"But each can understand the other's hate, added I never wished you much harm that wasn't mine in the making. After all, you are still my little brother."
"Then tell me, as one boon from granted from older brother to younger brother, what one thing do you say I should do to be as successful as you?" Kendall asks.
"You do understand, I am dead?"
Kendall laughs out loud, which is a rarity. "If I am warned ahead of time of my doom, I hope to avoid starting a sword fight with it," he points out. "Otherwise, yes, I am curious. You say that Father favored you because he had no choice. But I see it very differently."
"Do we not pick at a wound, even if it pains us?" His brother answers with a laugh. "But for the other, I'm sure there was more besides just my doom. Things don't just work that way, Fate is never so kind. Whatever was said, I only saw that about my doom. Perhaps more of what's coming was predicted, and Father fears it."
"That may be so," he remarks in a thoughtful tone. "I shall have to ponder how best to serve our House when next I am called upon."
"That, too, was always your problem. You take too long with mulling over a task or opening. If I haven't conviced you to return me, at least don't waste my death! Use the doorway of my corpse, to do something great and grand. Take Chanicut, make it your own. Or at least, something within the Royal Court." He shrugs, not pleased to the last choices. "Prehaps your own House, not my preference but workable with a few of my choices with ladies to breed. At least, HER House could be considered if we wished my name to be a stain with yours. Better that shit Brand, so at least I could take comfort in that little prize." He smiles, relaxed in finding a truth revealed. "It was always my wish, you weren't of our House… and now, with my death, you aren't! Not really, as long as Father holds the chair. To be of Chanicut, you must become Chanicut. So funny in a way, for I doubt I could had said the same if it was you standing here dead."
"This may be the longest conversation we've ever had," Kendall observes. "No doubt if we spoke long enough, all of my faults would eventually be laid bare. But you have my thanks nevertheless, because I now know what I must do."
He nods, resolved. "Good-bye, Big Brother. It was…. good to talk to you." He smiles at the unexpected realization, and the irony.
A single stroke, well placed, and it's done. The light vanishes from the cave as the ghost of his brother is swallowed up into the nothingness of death. Kendall stands alone once more.
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Potassium is a simple mineral with a crucial job: helping your heart beat. A hundred thousand times a day, potassium helps trigger your heart's squeeze of blood through your body. If you have high blood pressure, heart failure, or heart rhythm problems, getting enough potassium is especially important. And although potassium and cholesterol aren't directly related, eating a potassium-rich diet just might lower your cholesterol, too.
Potassium exists in abundance in soil and seawater. A healthy amount of potassium is essential to all plant and animal life. A critical electrolyte, potassium allows our muscles to move, our nerves to fire and our kidneys to filter blood. The right balance of potassium literally allows the heart to beat. Most people get plenty of potassium just by eating a normal American diet. The main source of potassium in our food is fruits and vegetables. Dairy products, whole grains, meat, and fish also provide potassium.
Excellent sources of potassium include:
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the best way to get enough potassium. You'll also get the other benefits of a high fruits-and-veggies diet. Those include:
In healthy amounts, potassium is a heart-friendly mineral. Potassium doesn't treat or prevent heart disease. Numerous studies show, though, that getting enough potassium has heart-healthy benefits in several important ways.
Potassium and high blood pressure
In one major study of people with high blood pressure, taking potassium supplements reduced systolic blood pressure (the top number) by about 8 points. But you don't have to pop potassium pills to get the heart-healthy benefits. A diet high in fruits and vegetables (good sources of potassium) and fat-free or low-fat dairy foods can help lower systolic blood pressure by more than 10 points in people with hypertension.
Potassium and high cholesterol
A direct link between potassium and cholesterol hasn't been established. But it's interesting that many diets proven to lower cholesterol are also high in potassium. If you have abnormal cholesterol levels, you're at higher than average risk for heart disease. The same goes for anyone with any of the other risk factors for atherosclerosis:
Taking potassium isn't known to reduce the risk of heart attacks. But by making sure you're taking in enough potassium, you'll probably end up eating more fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet — high in fruits and veggies and low in saturated fat and cholesterol — can help cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease
Potassium and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
For people with abnormal heart rhythms, potassium may be even more important. Potassium is hiding inside every heartbeat. Each heart muscle needs just the right potassium balance in order to contract in a coordinated fashion.
People who've had abnormal heart rhythms — arrhythmias or dysrhythmias — are at risk for an uncoordinated heart rhythm. Some abnormal heart rhythms include:
People with a history of arrhythmias should see a doctor on a regular basis. A periodic potassium check might be part of your routine doctor's visits.
Potassium and heart failure
For many people with heart failure (also called congestive heart failure), getting enough potassium is especially important. Some diuretics — water pills — for heart failure can cause you to lose potassium in the urine. Potassium supplements or a potassium-rich diet can put it back. Ask your doctor before starting a potassium supplement on your own because it may not be necessary.
When it comes to potassium, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Healthy people shouldn't have any problems from eating a high-potassium diet or taking potassium supplements as directed. But people with kidney problems or certain other conditions such as the following need to be cautious about potassium intake:
How much potassium should you be eating? The easiest thing to do is to increase the amount of high-potassium fruits and vegetables in your diet. You'll be getting plenty of potassium — with no calculator required.
If you really feel like counting, the USDA recommends 4,700 milligrams of potassium per day. You can find the potassium content in foods on their package labels or from the USDA Web site: http://www.nal.usda.gov.
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A GROUP of volunteers is calling on the community to throw their weight behind an appeal for an upgrade of facilities in Fishponds Park.
A GROUP of volunteers is calling on the community to throw their weight behind an appeal for an upgrade of facilities in Fishponds Park.
Friends of Fishponds Park group is crowdfunding to help finance improvements to the park's play area.
Members hope the community will back the appeal which aims to bring the outdated play equipment into the 21st century.
The park has been at the heart of the community for more than 80 years, but the play area is now in desperate need of renovation.
Brian Smith, from the Friends of Fishponds Park, said: "The play equipment is tired and long overdue for replacement."
Bristol City Council has announced that the modernisation of the play area will start in Fishponds Park in spring 2018.
The first phase will be the removal of the fencing and repositioning it to accommodate a new design.
Friends of Fishpond Park have publicly welcomed the start of the programme and estimate that they will need £100,000 to complete the renovations. A major part of this funding will come from the Land Fill Communities Fund.
The group has set up the crowdfunding appeal on Localgiving and now has 60 days left to raise £5,000 to purchase and install new swings for the modernised play area. Already they have received a £1,000 donation from Tesco.
If you would like to get behind their appeal and make a donation, please visit www.localgiving.com/fishponds
You can also get involved with the appeal via the Friends' Facebook page @FishpondsParkBristol


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Six years after the Army Corps of Engineers hailed a land-building project near the mouth of the Mississippi River as a major step in saving coastal Louisiana, the project is being shut down after millions of dollars went into it.
Over the objections of scientists, a panel overseeing the effort to save coastal Louisiana voted Wednesday to close a river diversion at West Bay, a spot about 75 miles south of New Orleans. The cut in the river was supposed to create 10,000 acres of land. However, after six years and $33.3 million in work, it created little to no land.
Directing the Mississippi's flow into Louisiana's sinking coast through diversions is one of the chief methods being looked at to restore the river delta, one of the fastest eroding coastal areas in the world. South Louisiana has lost more than 2,000 square miles of land since the 1930s, an area roughly the size of Delaware.
The failure of the West Bay diversion highlights the problems federal and state governments face as they try to combat sea level rise and land loss. The project is being scrapped for reasons that have plagued other coastal restoration projects: the conflict between coastal restoration and maritime traffic, high costs, and untested scientific and engineering techniques.
The West Bay diversion is being closed because it led to shoaling of an anchorage spot for ships bound for New Orleans near Pilottown. The Army Corps estimated that it would cost more than $100 million to keep the anchorage free of mud; on Wednesday, a special task force said that cost was prohibitive.
Scientists Thursday said the move was wrong-headed.
"For me, it's a step backward," said John T. Wells, a coastal geologist at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science who sits on a scientific advisory board looking at how to restore the Mississippi River delta.
Wells said closing the diversion was premature and that not enough time had passed to know for sure whether the diversion might have worked.
"From a scientific standpoint, this is a truly unique opportunity to gain an understanding if the diversions are going to be part of the tool bag," Wells said. He said expectations for the project's land-building capacity after six years were unreasonable.
Col. Alvin Lee, the corps' district engineer in New Orleans, said the diversion simply wasn't worth keeping open.
"It's a difficult decision to make but it was the right decision," Lee said. "It comes down to the benefits and costs."
He said the diversion was an experiment when it was constructed in 2003. "This was a study of a diversion and I think we've learned a significant amount from this diversion," Lee said.
Officials said they looked at a variety of alternatives to keep the diversion open, but that they were bound by legal agreements to maintain the Pilottown anchorage.
Sean Duffy, the president of the Gulf States Maritime Association, said the Pilottown anchorage has been in use for a century and serves as an important safe haven for ships, especially those in distress or caught in fog.
"Prior to the diversion being open, the anchorage never needed to be dredged," Duffy said. "Since the diversion, it has been dredged three times."
He said the maritime industry had hoped the diversion would be successful, but that it made no sense to keep it open because it didn't work as it was intended.
John Day, a coastal expert at Louisiana State University, said scrapping the West Bay project showed that coastal restoration was not a priority.
"It still means flood control and navigation have a much higher priority than coastal restoration," Day said. "The projections are that if we don't do anything, most of the coast will disappear. We have to do big things."
Now, officials are looking at diverting Mississippi water farther upriver, where river sediment may do more good and not get swept offshore, as may be happening at West Bay, which is next to the Gulf of Mexico.
"The idea of investigating in diversions farther upriver with better payout is a good decision," said Oliver Houck, a lawyer and coastal restoration expert at Tulane University. "It sort of shows that economic constraints force you to make better decisions."•
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Of interest to those with Catholic ancestors in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire the following book is available in the Internet Archive.
Smith, Thomas C of Longridge – History of the parish of Chipping, in the county of Lancaster, with some account of the forests of Bleasdale & Bowland (1894).
In chapter 1, General History, there is information about the recusants of the parish including lists starting from 1667 on page 29 to 1716 on page 32.
Thanks to Sylvia Dibbs for pointing this out to me.


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I've been thinking a lot about what my first post should be on. I thought it should make a statement, then I thought it should be a work of fiction regarding cricket players and their secret lives (I might still do that later) but I finally decided to succumb to my undying love for South African cricketers. I'm not even South African and my country has it's very own super star producing, giant killing, never to be written off team. But I pledged my heart to them when I was eleven and there is no returning it. Hence, my first post is about one of my most favourite South African.
I can already hear your murmurs of alcoholic, match-fixer, weed smoker etc. But these are exactly the reasons why I love Herschelle Gibbs. He is messed up, which makes him interesting. I would love to have a chat with Hersch over a few drinks and play pranks on his saintly team-mates while high. I reckon we would have gifted Jacques with a hairband, left a real croc on Dale's bed and dressed up like Megan Fox for Mark!
He should also be given some sort of award for coming back as many times as he has. He makes mistakes, learns from them, fights for his place and smacks his critics in their faces with his bat. He is a survivor and that makes him a hero in my books. I would say that Hersch's only weakness is that he's not very good at covering his tracks...and has poor taste in women! Honestly Hersch, of all the girls in the world, you had to marry the gold-digger!
I can't for the life of me figure out why anybody would have a hero who has no flaws and had a life that is only possible in Pleasant ville! It doesn't show character at all. No offense to all those well behaved, peachy, momma's boys in cricket (God knows there are enough of them!), but unless you have had a taste of the dark side, you ain't making my Heroes list. My blog, my rules.
Of course no post about Gibbs would be complete without mentioning the six sixes and the epic 175 against Australia in the 438 game. Sure the six sixes was against the Netherlands, but hey aren't they the same team that beat England in the recent 20/20 World Cup? And what can I say about the 175? I too stood up with the 50,000 Saffers at the Wanderers to salute him. And yes, there were tears involved. After all, my hero had just played the innings of a lifetime.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Herschelle Gibbs is my hero
Labels: Dale Steyn, England, Herschelle Gibbs, Jacques Kallis, Mark Boucher, Netherlands
3 comments:
- The Cricket Corollary said...
Welcome Purna!
I have added you to my blog roll and am following you. Looking forward to your posts.
- August 15, 2009 at 2:10 AM
- The Cricket Corollary said...
Hersch is amazing. He apparently cleaned himself up. He went to rehab, doesn't smoke or drink anymore. Everybody loves a successful comeback story. If he ever writes an autobiography it wouldbe the most interesting one ever.
I like that picture. AB trying to steal the shine.
- August 16, 2009 at 1:45 AM
- Purna said...
I know Bella, I am really looking forward to his autobiography as well!
Haha. AB trying to steal the shine! Is that why he is always the first one to congratulate his mates then? lol.
- August 17, 2009 at 2:51 AM
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A festival of Classical Indian plays will be held at Sangli, Maharashtra from 26th Dec to 30thDec 2017. Five different productions in Hindi, Malayalam, Sanskrit, and Marathi will be staged by groups from Maharashtra, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh. The festival takes place in Vishnudas Bhave Natyamandir The festival is organised by NSD New Delhi.
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This play has won the prestigious awards for Best play, best stage design & best costume design from Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2008. Also nominated for best Actor, best Ensemble and best Choreography in the festival
The first production was in 1992 and it was performed on many stages. Chandradasan has based the work on the Malayalam translation by veteran theatre person Kavalam Narayana Panikkar. "I think this production of `Karnnabharam' is significant as a contemporary adaptation/trans creation of Bhasa's text at many levels," he says. Chandradasan has used elements of the traditional art forms such as Koodiyattam, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, Padayani, Sopanasageetham, etc., as part of the search for an indigenous Indian theatre idiom.
Lokadharmi had performed Karnnabharam widely all over in India including Ujjain and Indore (Madhya Pradesh). Jodhpur Rajasthan, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Vijayanagaram in Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata (Bengal), Kunthapura, Mysore, Bengaluru and Gulbarga, (Karnataka), Jagdalpur (Chatisgad), Cuttack (Orissa), Patna (Bihar), New Delhi, and Kurukshetra (Haryana).
This is the 326th show of the play.
The artists travelling to Sangli to perform the play are Sudheer Babu, VR Selvaraj, Jolly Antony, Zumesh Chittooran, Ajikumar Thiruvankalam, Sanosh Palluruthy, Jebin Jesmes, Girish Menon, Sreedeep KS, Ferha Aziz, Pradeep Srinivasan, Sijin Sukumar, Santhosh Piravam, Sarath VS, Sarath KP, Shaji Joseph, and Chandradasan
28th Dec - SAKUNTALAM (Sanskrit) by Kalidasa, – Sopanam Thiruvananthapuram - dir. Kavalam Narayana Panikkar
This is the adaptation of the epic play by Kalidasa directed by late Kavalam Narayana Panikkar, the master of Indian Theatre who embellished the indigenous system of performance based on the tradition of the land giving new impetus to the enactment of Sanskrit plays.
The play opened with a deer running for her life from a tiger, only to confront Dushyantha, who is there on a hunting trip. The doe makes her way into the hermitage of Sage Kanva. Listening to the advice of young sages there, the king withdraws his arrow. It is there that he hears about Shakuntala, agrees to be their guest and surreptitiously watches Shakuntala watering the garden along with her friends and falls for her.
Kavalam's version, concludes with portions from act VI of Kalidasa's original play. The final act, where Dushyantha meets Shakuntala along with his son Bharata and their reunion, is not included in this version.
The original play by Kalidasa itself revolves around this theme and the character of Shakuntala is often considered as a synonym of Nature in all its purity. Thus, Dushyantha, the one who hunts and rule, becomes a representative of mankind, exploiting Nature and forgetting to acknowledge his deeds! It requires a reminder now and then to emphasise that duty and it is there that the play becomes relevant even today.
Gireeshan V. a seasoned actor and this year's Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner plays the role of King Dushyantha along with the seasoned artists of Sopanam.
29th Dec - HASYA CHOODAMANI (Hindi) by Mahamati Vatsaraj, – Vihan Bhopal - dir. Sourabh Ananth
This is a comedy, written in the 12th century, in which people were given a message to avoid the hypocrite monks. In the play a monk named Janarashi fools the common people with the teachings of their magic. Rashi comes in a town with his disciples, where he falls in love with a girl named Madan Sundari. To get her, the monk does magic, witchcraft, but in his talisman, Madan writes the name of his mother instead of writing Sundari's name. Because of which Madan gets attracted to his mother's sadhu instead of Sundari, and this is where the comedy drama takes a new turn.
Bundeli Touch also gets along well with the Hindi language in the play.
The translation of the drama in Hindi language was done by Sangeeta Gundeka. The drama uses live music, directed by Hemant Devlekar.
30th Dec - EKA GURAKHYACHE MAHAKAVYA (Marathi) by Mayur Deval, – Aneeha Productions Dombivali - dir. Prasad bhide
This play on the life and creative work of Kalidasa uses dance and music as its idiom of expression.
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