text:
The New PE
Phys Ed -- don't groan! -- gets a makeover
By Timothy Harper
There were two big surprises at our house the other evening. First, my 15-year-old son, whose idea of a challenging workout is a new video game, announced after dinner that he was going out for a run. Then my 18-year-old daughter, who has always acted as if sweat was her own personal Kryptonite, said she would go with him.
Since we�re a family of naturally slender people but with tendencies toward laziness, gluttony and sloth, I�ve always encouraged my children to play sports and exercise. They were on their share of teams in our town�Ridgewood, New Jersey�when they were little, but like many teenagers they�ve drifted away from organized sports. So it was great to see them working out on their own.
I realized that, very quietly, the kids have been showing some signs of taking care of themselves. Lizzie, a senior, moans and groans about her physical education and health classes at Ridgewood High School, as kids always do. But she also makes occasional offhand references to what she�s learning about stress management, nutrition, working with weights and other aspects of long-term health. One day she came home talking about her percentage of body fat and how to reduce it. Another day she said she was having fun learning to play golf, and thought she would probably play a lot as an adult. She began coming home after school flushed and relaxed from playing Frisbee with friends.
Jonny, meanwhile, raves about his freshman physical education class, Project Adventure, which is unlike any sort of PE class I remember. The course is a series of daunting physical challenges for teams, such as six students using a rope and a few pieces of wood to work together so that they could all ford the creek behind the school. Jonny became one of the leaders, and made a real connection with his teacher.
Could it be that Ridgewood High School is doing something right?
Just about everybody knows that physical fitness is becoming a big problem in America, especially physical fitness among young people. The National Association for Sport & Physical Education says 13 percent of children ages 6 through 11 are overweight, nearly double the percentage with this problem in the late 1970s. At the same time, schools across the country are slashing physical education programs.
Is something different happening at Ridgewood High? By coincidence, I ran into Lizzie�s phys ed teacher, Chuck Johnson, who is also the school�s head football coach. I asked him if what he and his colleagues are doing really is different from other schools. He grinned, said, �Yes,� and invited me to his office, which is next to the rows of gleaming exercise machines in the school�s new fitness center.
�Coach J,� who has been a teacher for three decades, is an enthusiastic guy who cheerfully stomps the hallways and fields wearing shorts year-round, greeting and bantering with students and other teachers. He can also be intense, as he is when he leans toward me in his office chair and begins talking about how modern living has made Americans sedentary, and how that is affecting the nation�s health. We don�t eat properly. We don�t get enough exercise.
Experts agree with the coach. After decades of progress, the involvement in exercise is slowing. Some think less exercise, combined with poor eating habits, is reversing decades of progress against the premature onset of chronic diseases. The �unprecedented epidemic of obesity among young people,� as the Centers for Disease Control calls it, will make our children more susceptible to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke, colon cancer, and depression and anxiety. Yale researchers, for instance, recently revealed that 39 percent of moderately obese children and 50 percent of severely obese children proved particularly prone to developing diabetes and heart disease at an early age. Much of that misery might be preventable if we can get our children to exercise more.
Yet the majority of students take physical education for only one year in high school, and by one estimate, 40 percent of U.S. school districts have reduced recess or physical education periods, or are considering cutting back. Many students fulfill their PE requirements with activities such as sports, ROTC, career or work programs, marching band, or drill team. When school budgets need to be cut�and most do, these days�physical education is often the lowest priority and the first expense to go.
�Without any question, the No. 1 barrier to physical activity in schools is the perception that time spent in activity such as physical education and recess will undermine academic learning,� Charles Corbin, a researcher at Arizona State University, told the National Association for Sport & Physical Education. �The evidence does not support this assumption. We now know that making time for physical education and physical activity does not reduce academic learning and may actually increase it.� Indeed, studies show that intense physical activity can increase concentration, reduces disruptive behavior, and improves test scores in math, reading and writing.
Johnson also blames the new focus on standardized tests, including those required by the No Child Left Behind law. Kids are missing PE to spend more time being drilled for the tests, he says.
Everybody agrees that a child�s mind is a terrible thing to waste, but we don�t seem to mind wasting children�s bodies. (An aside: Maybe we need another law, No Child Left on His or Her Fat Behind.)
However, Johnson doesn�t long for the good old days. He dismisses the �roll out the balls� PE courses of my high school days, when students lined up, counted off, and played touch football or basketball. Those classes may have been fun for the football and basketball players in the class, but most students�I know this personally�found those classes boring.
Ridgewood schools are on the leading edge of a national reform movement loosely known as �the new PE,� which emphasizes collaborative, cooperative activities like Project Adventure, and �lifetime� activities such as golf, tennis, badminton, bowling, aerobics, archery, fencing, yoga, weight training, jogging, cycling, self-defense and rock climbing. Sometimes Johnson gives his classes a Frisbee or a ball and tells them to make up a game. �The only rule is that it has to be aerobic,� he says.
Educators from other schools around the country�Indiana, Vermont, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina and New Jersey itself�are looking at and adopting some of Ridgewood�s innovations. �Does it mean that our kids are going to be healthy? No. But at least it gives them more information so that they can make intelligent choices,� Johnson says.
He loves it when former students tell him about his influence on their healthy habits. One woman in her mid-20s told Johnson she thinks of him every time she walks into her gym. A college student stopped by recently and credited Johnson with inspiring him to take the first steps that led him to lose 150 pounds. �Life,� Johnson says, smiling in wonder. �The ultimate aerobic activity.�
Dedicated teachers like Ridgewood High School�s Chuck Johnson work hard to show students the benefits of healthy, active lives. But they�re not the only example their students can follow. Johnson says that parents should realize that they are role models, and that if they eat too much and exercise too little, their children probably will, too. Here are some suggestions for action:
Learn what your child�s school is teaching in physical education, health and wellness. Reinforce the positive lessons at home, or fill in the gaps.
Start eating a healthier diet. Snack on raw carrots instead of chips. Avoid the giant servings and third helpings.
Cut out bad habits, like cigarette smoking or excessive drinking.
Exercise as a family. Go for a walk or bike ride together. Instead of having a beer when you come home from work, have a game of catch with your son or daughter.
Get more information. PE Central (www.pecentral.org), a Web site for educators, includes fun links for children to learn about fitness and nutrition. Nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids (www.actionforhealthykids.org) hosts an excellent site with easy-to-access reports on the latest PE and nutrition studies, as well as links to articles of interest to parents concerned with young people�s fitness.�T.H.


text:
Do You Know About Bad Effects Of Diets?
Do you know about side effect of any diet? Reed how to beet them. Deep depression Psychologists say that emotions are often late for natural weight loss and some people feel frustrated and fall in depression despite visible results. If you want to stop that you need to sleep 8 to 9 hours each night, regular exercise and eat healthy food. Wake up and filled with an amount of energy that will help to confront the challenges ahead. Long term […]Read more

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A Scam Email with the Subject "*** YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS HAS WON ***" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:41:28 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam. The sender was ***LOTTERY BOARD <firstname.lastname@example.com>, although it may have been spoofed.
Swissl Lottery Board, P O Box 1010 Liverpool, L70 1NL UNITED KINGDOM (Customer Services) REF NO: SL/74/368/05 BATCH NO:SL-121-LT-11-12-05 ONLINE NOTIFICATION We are pleased to inform you that your e-mail address has won the Swiss On-line Lottery. Therefore you have been approved for a lump sum payout �750,000.00) Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds Sterling in the Swiss On-line Lottery program held on 8th September 2007, and released today 10th September 2007. The online cyber lotto draws was conducted from an exclusive list of 21,000 email addresses of individual and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the internet, no tickets were sold. After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail ID emerged as one of the winners in the 3rd category. You are therefore been approve to lump sum of �750,000.00(GBP). To file and claim your winning, please contact our Fiduciary Agent for the processing of your winning particulars, with the following information�s below. To file for your claim, please contact our ******************************************** United Kingdom Lottery Fiduciary Contact Person: Mr. Micheal Anderson EMAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com ********************************************* Provide him with the information below: 1.Full Name:.................................. 2.Full Address:............................. 3.Status:....................................... 4.Occupation:................................ 5.Age:........................................... 6.Sex:........................................... 7.Country:..................................... 8.Tel.Number:................................ 9 Valid ID card .............................. Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this program. Sincerely, Mrs. Rose Wood Swiss On-ine Lottery.


text:
Pros: Private - well lighted parking lot! Near studo door
Cons: I have only three hours a week I can spend at Elizabeth's studio
All reviews seem positive
YES YOU CAN! Start anytime, call 502.893.6232 for FREE studio tour with Elizabeth Smythe. No experience needed!Park at our door in our private parking lot. Join us!
From family friendly trips with kid friendly activities to local plumbers lawyers, spas, and contractors. Judy's Book has millions of listings and reviews for the best and not so great. Whether you're looking for a specific business or just trying to discover great places we make it easy. We're a family oriented site focusing on bringing trusted reviews and recommendations to moms and others. Green and Sustainable places are becoming more relevant to Judy's Book users, have a favorite place? Write a review and tell users why it's Green!


text:
Love movies and film? Find out where Brooklyn's mainstream and indie movie theaters are, what makes each special (for better and worse), where they are located, and what's nearby. From trendy dine-in theaters to old school movie houses, skip catching a flick on Netflix and see one at these theaters.
Edited by Alison Lowenstein
01 of 10
Williamsburg: Nitehawk Cinema (Dinner and a Movie at the Same Time)
NiteHawk was the first dine-in theater in Brooklyn and opened in 2011, the triplex NiteHawk Cinema is associated with a cafe staffed by a local celeb chef, Saul Boulton, and promises "an experience like no other in New York." Basically, you can order table-side food service before and even during your film-watching— and the food's good. It's recommended that patrons arrive a half hour or 45 minutes before the movie to get settled and order. Memberships are available.
02 of 10
Bay Ridge: Alpine Cinemas
This old school no frills theater built in the 1920s has seven dollar matinees. Alpine has eight theaters and is located in Bay Ridge's Fifth Avenue. They also host special events, like a singalong to animated musicals. Before your matinee, head to Mike's Donuts, one of Brooklyn's best donut shops.
03 of 10
Bushwick: Syndicated
This Bushwick theater opened in January 2015 and serves Duck Confit Nachos, Heritage Porchetta and the perfect Dark and Stormy while screening retro flicks. This weekend is the opening and includes a two-day John Carpenter birthday celebration. If you missed seeing Pulp Fiction on the big screen, catch a show later this month at Syndicated. The theater's schedule of films will appeal to all film lovers. If you've ever wanted to dine on something more substantial than a soft pretzel or thickly buttered popcorn or wanted to down some booze while watching classics, this is the spot for you. An added plus, If the movie is awful, you can just order more drinks.
04 of 10
Fort Greene: BAM Rose Cinemas & Harvey Theater Brooklyn Academy of Music
BAM is, of course, one of New York City's premier cultural institutions. BAM's Rose Cinemas show a mixture of popular movies, independent movies, foreign films, controversial movies, and also hosts film festivals. Online ticket purchase is recommended. Also, it's smart to arrive early to get a good seat. Note that the movies at BAM Rose Cinemas are always shown at the Opera House location at 30 Lafayette Ave., not at the Harvey Theater.Continue to 5 of 10 below.
05 of 10
Cobble Hill: Cobble Hill Cinema
The independently owned beloved local theater in Cobble Hill offers nine dollar admission on Tuesdays and Thursdays with some exceptions for certain flicks. Pick up a popcorn at the concession stand and see a flick at one of their five theaters. You can't help but be charmed by the retro trailer shown before each movie that advises you to turn off your pager.
06 of 10
Ditmas Park: Kent Theatre
In a world where movie ticket prices cost as much as an off-off-broadway theater ticket, this movie theater is for the budget friendly. Ticket prices are cheap, but the theater is old, and to some patrons, hopelessly shabby. Still, in addition to the patina of age, it has a certain pedigree: the Kent has been cited by the website Cinema Treasures as the theater used by Woody Allen in his movie, the Purple Rose of Cairo.
07 of 10
Brooklyn Heights: UA Multiplex
This workhorse of a movie house is not particularly charming but it gets the job done. It's multi-level, so expect escalators. Located at the intersection of Downtown Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, this is a huge generic multiple screen movie house.
08 of 10
Williamsburg: Williamsburg Cinemas
You can see first run films here, in a clean, spanking clean new setting. Buy tix online if possible as it's not huge and they can sell out. Don't expect the unexpected: it's a corporate kind of theater with the usual food selection and decor. But you can catch a film and then take a walk in the neighborhood: Williamsburg is a charming shopping area with lots of boutiques and bars. Just to note, the theater is very close to both the L subway stop at Bedford Avenue and Ferry.Continue to 9 of 10 below.
09 of 10
Sheepshead Bay: UA Sheepshead Bay 14 and IMAX
This theater's now owned by Regal Entertainment; see what their line up is for the season. (The Court Street Stadium in Downtown Brooklyn, above, is owned by the same company.) After you see a flick at this classic large scale theater, explore charming Sheepshead Bay. Walk across the wooden foot bridge that connects to Manhattan Beach. Dine at the many restaurants on Emmons Avenue.
10 of 10
Downtown Brooklyn: Alamo Drafthouse
If you want more than popcorn at the movies, head to the Alamo Drafthouse. This Austin-based dine-in movie theater opened a location in Downtown Brooklyn in October 2016. With a menu of good eats including a list of healthy salads (Kale & Manchego salad, anyone?), Pancetta Mac and Cheese and an array of sandwiches and flatbread, it's the ideal spot for a film loving foodie. Ordering is easy, all you do is write down your order and place it on the rail, and enjoy your food as you watch the flick. You can toss the stale pretzel and soft drink aside at this hip location, which screens both current and retro films on their seven screens. Families will enjoy their kid-friendly film series, and film buffs will love their well-curated list of classic films.


text:
|04 Feb 2011
Join Subtitles to Files... Without the need of transcoding.
Hi guys! I got a problem... I need to join subtitles so it can be displayed on the 360 while using Media Center.
No, transcoding is not an option. I just want the Media Center detect my .srt files while playing .mkv files.
Any ideas? Thanks
|My System Specs
|04 Feb 2011
Show closed captions or subtitles in Windows Media Center:
Please note that on Windows 7, both Windows Media Player and Media Center make use of the Windows Media Foundation (WMF) framework instead of DirectShow for playing certain file types. As a result, DirectShow subtitle filters like DirectVobSub are not used.
WMF is used for the following file types: MPEG, WMV, MP4, MOV, M2TS. For other file formats, such as AVI and MKV, the Microsoft players are (in most cases) able to display subtitles.
You can download a third party software and check if it helps. Search using your favorite search engine for more information.
Note: Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.
Please check if suggestions on the following thread works:
I've not tested this as I don't currently use 7MC for video playback
Hope it helps :)
|My System Specs
|04 Feb 2011
Thanks a lot for the reply.... I'll try it when I get to home.
|My System Specs
|04 Feb 2011
You're welcome, keep us posted :)
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
Subtitles blink in mkv files and some .mkv thumbnails aren't displayed
Hello! I've downloaded a codec pack so I could watch anime with subtitles in .mkv formats and so I could have thumbnails in those matroska files too, but some .mkv have thumbnails and some other don't xD It's very odd xD Also when im watching an opening the subtitles start to flash xD very...
|Music, Pictures & Video
MKV files and Subtitles
I have a few 1080 mkv files that have subtitles. VLC can shut them off easily, but I can't figure out how to shut them off in media center or media player. Does anyone know how to do this? Or is there a way to edit the MKV and remove the subtitles permanently?
|Media Center
Forign Subtitles Not Displaying Properly (Russian Subtitles)
Hey, this problem has been giving me a headache for days and a million Google searches later: I downloaded subtitles that are Russian (.srt), however when I open up the video file in Windows Media Player or VLC the subtitles are displaying as gibirish, like this: "Êîðîëü Ãåîðã Ïÿòûé ïðàâèò áîëåå...
|Music, Pictures & Video
AVI files in WMC with idx/sub subtitles
Hi all, do you know how to view AVI files in WMC with idx/sub subtitles? Is there a need of a plugin? cheers
|Media Center
Tool To Join AVI Files
Hi ! I ripped 3 old cds containing the three parts of an old movie. Now I tried to join them together using AVI Demux. But the end result turned in a mismatch in video and audio (audio & Video bitrates are the same in all the three). I Followed : Open the first part, append the subsequents,...
|Music, Pictures & Video
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 17:40.


text:
User Synchronization WPMU WordPress Plugin Free Download
Sync user accounts and transfer profiles across multiple WordPress installations. Automated profile, password, user role and email address share and sync moves user management to one convenient location. Connect more people to more content by allowing users to register once on a master list and use the same login credentials across any attached site. Protect your users with bulletproof security keys. Leave sites connected for ongoing continuity or transfer users and disconnect. Use uninstall and completely wipe your database clean from any plugin artifacts.
User Synchronization WPMU WordPress Plugin
Plugin Description
Plugin Name: User Synchronization WPMU WordPress Plugin
Plugin Version: 1.1.
Plugin Price: $2
Plugin Developer: WPMU
Plugin Feature
- Instant password and profile updates on connected sites
- Subsite list and activity manager
- One user account across multiple sites
- Manual and automated user sync
- Simple configuration
- Secure site linking
- Overwrite for complete synchronicity
- Ban users from repopulating when deleted
- Uninstall plugin database cleanup
- User share and transfer
- Supports backward user compatibility with duplicates
Plugin Change-log
User Synchronization 1.1.5 WordPress Plugin Nulled
- Fixed capabilities sync issue
User Synchronization WPMU WordPress Plugin Free Download


text:
19th century European Imperialism was predominantly negative.
|Voting Style:
|Point System:
|Select Winner
|2 years ago
|Post Voting Period
|2,431 times
|Debate No:
Round Rules and Regulations:
1 - Acceptance
2 - Positions
3 - Rebuttals and Refutations
4 - Rebuttals and Refutations (No new arguments)
5 - Closing Statements
No name calling, generalizations, assumptions or ostentatious bigotry.
Each participant must use at least 3 sources for entire debate.
Definition of Imperialism (for the sake of debate): the extension of power and dominion of one powerful nation or empire over another.
This will be my 4th official debate on debate.org. My past debates have definitely ended in the most unfortunate and sour manner. I hope this debate will be much more engaging and enlightening.
The point of departure for defining Imperialism for the sake of this debate should be understood as the subordination of one society by another and the will that produces colonialism (Stuchtey). The two distinct forms of Imperialism are that of direct and indirect rule by the dominant society which maintains its rule over the colonized society through the means of colonization, political regulations and most importantly, commerce. The first form of Imperialism can be known through the doctrinated rule of the subjugated society. This is known as Formal Imperialism. Formal Imperialism involves the direct rule over a society through doctrines, territory and colonization. The origins of Formal Imperialism can be underpinned by the Treaty of Tordesillas by Spain and Portugal in 1494 (Stuchtey). This dictated the first European claim to hegemony and the will of Imperialism. Formal Imperialism can be concluded during the struggle to independence and unification of India in 1947. Imperialism, being defined only by the subordination of one society by another, can take the form of indirect rule. In this case, Informal Imperialism subdues the disciplined society to socio-economic rule absent of any official political, doctrinal and territorial declarations. We can relate twentieth century American Imperialism as the prime example of Informal Imperialism. Worldwide corporate involvement in Saudi-Arabia has influenced many changes to a multitude of foreign landscapes in the past thirty years of international relations (and has essentially driven American Industry since 1945). Collectively, the nineteenth century brought global expansion and industrialization. Europeans believed in the preservation and growth of new and old markets, and in accordance, the subjugation of lesser societies with the intention to improve both societies.
(1) The British Empire held an idea of a "civilizing mission". Holding colonies in Australia, North America, the West Indies, India, Africa and the Pacific East, Britain believed that intervention with "inferior" societies could not only improve the hegemony of the British Empire, but also improve the conditions of those inferior societies. This caused an incredibly glorified apprehending/oppression of native beliefs and culture. Understanding David Livingstone"s three principles (a.k.a. The 3 c"s) can unravel the ethnocentric ideal of superiority over other societies. Livingstone stated that in order to successfully enforce this superior ideal, Britain must establish Commerce, Christianity and Civilisation for African natives (David). This assumes that Africa was completely absent of all three before British intervention. Through a delusion of ethnocentric superiority, the British began to enforce these three ideals in African colonies during the mid-nineteenth century. In an effort to emancipate, the British Empire and its reaches oppressed Africans by forcing these three principles to change native peoples unwillingly. Once Britain had gained a variety of successful colonies from Australia and India, the Brits used this initial growth as successful rationale for continuing overseas intervention. Britain adopted the idea of "trusteeship" when North American colonies gained independence from colonialists. The British had main intentions of keeping those independent countries as economical allies only so that the independent country recognizes itself as an extension of the mother country (Stuchtey). This can be traced back to Canada and in later years, Australia. This idea of "trusteeship" served as rationale for the continuation of oppressing African colonies with Livingstone"s three principles.
The influence Christianity had contributed to the three principles during overseas affairs had negative influences within Imperialist borders. The civilizing mission was not only installed in foreign lands, but also integrated into British children at a young age. Christian altruism encouraged the acquisition of character as opposed to intelligence. Evangelicals taught British children for nearly a century that once you can control yourself, you can control others (Fanon.206). The integration of Social Darwinism in British society during the nineteenth century led to the chastisement of African native peoples (considered lesser breeds). The chastisement of Africans and mass delusion in everyday British life during the nineteenth century exposed an ethnocentric racism that should forever be deemed unacceptable. This demonstrated a negative characteristic of Imperialism. The pressure to expand Christian beliefs into children and foreign nations stemmed from international religious competition. Africa of the sixteenth through to the eighteenth centuries experienced many Muslims in Northern Africa who forced indigenous peoples into the slave trade. This led to an exaggerated thesis of the British Empire intervening into Africa to prevent Muslim conversion and market manipulation (Stuchtey). This initial religious competition favoured the European evangelical after the abolishment of slavery and industrialization during the 1830s. Once European industry and principles grew, African oppression grew as well. The multitude of occurrences involving Christian oppression and conversion of native peoples in accordance with Livingstone"s three principles have historically transformed into an unacceptable form of ethnocentric racism. This negativity exposed the pinnacle of how the Europeans oppressed the native beliefs and culture of Africa in the nineteenth century.
(2) Utilizing ethnocentrism, native peoples became more useful as economic tools for making money than a true extension of a respectful mother country that supposedly believed in "trusteeship". Within European borders, explorers, journalist and most citizens had normalized the ideal that Empires needed to expand globally. This was due to the belief that Africa was a stretch of empty space waiting to be occupied by civilization and technology constructed through the magic of European industry (Hochschild.101). This belief can also be applied to the "New World" and the profitable markets installed in India a century earlier. This negative effect of Imperialism leads to a delusion of racial superiority and socio-economic oppression for indigenous peoples.
Prior to Britain"s 1833 abolishment of slavery, all of her colonial territories were subject to some sort of forced labour. Millions of Africans were supplied to the slave trade by all surrounding countries - North Americans, Arabs and Europeans - during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Said.22). The mass transportation of indigenous Africans into the slave trade (subduing a whole race to forced labour for hundreds of years) can not only be viewed as a negative characteristic of Imperialism; but an excessive racist crime against humanity through ethnic cleansing and manipulation. The British Empire transported millions of African slaves over hundreds of years to its presiding colonies. Between 1562 and 1807, over three million slaves from were transported from Africa to America alone (David). This mass transportation also subdued native Africans to illness and psychological damage during long trips to a foreign land to provide labour.
(3) Neo-Colonialism and modern day monopolies have proved that Imperialism still exists in 2016. Although we have abandoned most conventional aspects of Formal Imperialism, the characteristics which make Imperialism predominantly negative are still prevalent in modern day Africa. At last, African countries have all gained political independence, yet, reparations have not been made as socio-economic oppression continues to perpetuate African life through the mass exploitation of resources. When Metropolitans installed European market into African natives, there was no direct way of giving African nations complete economic autonomy once they decolonized. Frantz Fanon believed that decolonization is the origin of new, liberated men; that the thing - nation, society or man - that is colonized becomes a significant man through the very process of decolonization, independence, liberation and autonomy (Fanon.2). Political independence has ceased to provide true liberation and autonomy for African nations. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a revolutionary during the 1957 independence of Ghana, believed that although Imperial powers may relinquish the appearance of oppressive rule through the political recognition of the colonized country"s independence, they maintain their hegemony through the control of international commerce and socio-economic oppression (Azikiwe). Imperialism and its incredibly negative characteristics still exist in modern day Africa through socio-economic oppression that has grown from maintaining and improving those European mines and campaigns exercised into Africa so many years ago. Informal Imperialism has shown that true freedom and autonomy will not be experienced in Africa through political and ideological independence; only through economic and industrial affairs which equalize the quality of life Africans have failed to experience in comparison to Western lifestyles. Although Formal Imperialism was always bound to foreign policy of Western Colonial states, Informal Imperialism is exclusively attributed to economic control through foreign investments (Azikiwe). Modern day multinational monopolies, such as Glencore, have reaped the resources that have pressured African civilians to the same kind of socio-economic oppression African indigenous peoples have endured for several centuries. The corruption that Africa endures today is causal to Imperialism and any of its characteristics. The modern form of Imperialism - Informal Imperialism or indirect rule - shares the negative Imperialistic characteristics of socio-economic oppression and mass exploitation of resources.
Consistent with Imperialism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, all African mines and industries are owned and operated by multinational corporations who earn billions reaping away resources with the likenesses of copper, rubber, cocoa, timber and diamond (Guldbrandsen). The multinational corporations who maintain strongholds in African industry set up subsidiaries in all nations which manipulate invested numbers in order to move profits to low taxed territories or mines to gain more profit. This is not an illegal form of tax evasion or tax reduction, but this method epitomizes an Imperialistic disregard for the financial needs and schedules for citizens of the inhibited society who must adhere to corporate interest or disinterest in a short period of time. In addition to this injustice, most corporations who partake in the mass exploitation of resources in developing countries earn profit that far exceeds those countries" GDP"s (Guldbrandsen). Further corruption can be seen in the displacement of profit and pollution numbers created by these multinational monopolies. Many Western activists and global humanitarians are left speculative to whether multinational corporations are following the rules and regulations set out by African industrial policies.
My first reason for this is that 19th century imperialism benefited healthcare in colonial lands. For example, in 1803, Spain started a smallpox eradication effort in its colonies, spawning massive vaccination efforts in the Americas and the Philippines, saving thousands of lives [1]. This also happened in African colonies, as John Iliffe writes, "With the coming of European medicine, peace, and famine relief, mortality declined" [5]. European imperialists also improved sanitation to colonies. Improved sanitation has been proven to substantially decrease mortality, by 47% [6]. That means that European imperialism resulted in cutting the infant mortality rate almost in half in their colonies.
European imperialism also led to the increase in education for colonized countries. For example, Mountstuart Elphinstone of Britain greatly promoted education in India, as well as established the state education system there [2]. An increased education leads to extremely positive to results. For example, increased literacy rates leads to rapid and continuous economic growth, raises future earning potential by 15% per child, decreased infant mortality rates, and increased food security [3]. Research shows a strong connection between education and decreased mortality rates, sometimes even by 50% [4].
Imperialism lead to markets for colonial goods. For example, in Africa, the arrival of Europeans during the 19th century lead to a huge market for African goods, such as steel, cloth, jewelry, and alcohol. This was extremely profitable for local leaders [7].
Imperialism also led to protecting smaller countries from attack. Without imperialism, these countries were without major protection, and thus vulnerable to attack by larger powers. European imperialism changed that by protecting these smaller countries, thus preventing war and saving lives. For example, Portugal was able to avoid war through the 19th century due to British Imperialism, resulting in the passage of the Treaty of Windsor [8]. In short, imperialism deterred future wars from occurring.
[1] http://tinyurl.com...
[2] http://tinyurl.com...
[3] http://tinyurl.com...
[4] http://tinyurl.com...
[5] http://tinyurl.com...
[6] http://tinyurl.com...
[7] http://tinyurl.com...
Reminder: The sources I used for round 2 are posted in the comment section
I will proceed to the first round of rebuttals and refutations. I will first be listing the 5 fallacies in my opponent's sources and then continue on to listing the various theoretical flaws in my opponent's rationale. Also, I hope my opponent notes that he has not listed the actual source for his eight citation. This creates a problem for the entirety of his final point; that I may not be able to 100% certainty that Portugal avoided war due to British Imperialism and the passing of the Treaty of Windsor. There will be future rebuttal against his statement as to how the relations between Britain and Portugal pertain to the positivity of European Imperialism in the nineteenth century. Prior to rebuttals, I have listed the numerous arguments that both my opponent and myself have presented to the debate thus far.
1) The oppression of native lifestyles
2) Christianity; brainwashes next generations in metropoles and colonies
3) continuation of 1 due to technological advancement and Imperial ambition
4) Slavery
5) Neo-colonialism
6) Socio-economic oppression (during and after the 19th century)
1) Healthcare advancement
2) Increase in education
3) Colonial market
4) Colonial Security
Invalid sources:
1. The research in your third source does not apply to increasing the literacy rate in European colonies during the nineteenth century. To demonstrate an example of literacy to demonstrate the contrary to your argument, India, a major British colony epitomizing European Imperialism in the nineteenth century, had only a 12% literacy rate before their independence from British rule [1]. In congruence, underdeveloped countries - which were most often the regions controlled by Imperial rule (Africa, Indies and Pacific East specifically) – had extremely low literacy rates, some as low as 3%. Since 1870, more than 75% of the global population never experienced conventional education [2]. It is extremely disturbing to know that this figure exposes the fact that the regions which were experiencing the lowest literacy rates, and probably the worst living conditions, were the regions that were subject to the formal European Imperialism I have demystified in my original arguments.
s://lh4.googleusercontent.com...; alt="" width="624" height="445" />
(refer to my album entitled 'Debate pictures')
2. The study you used in your fourth source only applies to the global population, education and development of Post-World War 2. Although there is an indisputable connection between education and the quality of health, population, fertility and mortality, there was an absence of both education and literacy in the majority of colonies subject to the evils of nineteenth century European Imperialism. The majority of these colonies were the ones who were most easily manipulated, underdeveloped, and exploited by the highest number of various European powers. These regions include Africa, the West Indies and South/South-East Asia. In conclusion, your fourth source not only disregards this fact of nineteenth century European Imperialism, but fails to show the connection between education and its benefits before 1950.
3. Sanitation methods described in your sixth source would obviously be much different than what would've been practiced in a nineteenth century European colony. In accordance, this source shows no correlation between water sanitation and nineteenth century Imperialism or colonialism. Supplementary to this is the fact that many of the regions that were once colonies still experience extremely unhealthy levels of contaminated water and sanitation methods. This is stated several times in the introduction to your sixth source. This works against your original argument because it exemplifies the contamination that continues to poison the lives of thousands, perhaps millions, of native inhabitants who live within the regions once colonized by European Imperialists in the nineteenth century.
4. The content of your seventh source describes how only "some regions of sub-Saharan Africa" were producing high quality goods that Europeans imported from colonies. When you use this source, you disregard the remaining European powers intervening and their colonies in India, the Pacific East and the West Indies. I have made a corresponding rebuttal below, pertaining to the issue of European intervention in North Africa and how Islamic Arabs had demonstrated similar Imperialistic market installment centuries earlier.
5. [8] Source number 8 is not listed and thus, until further consultation, will not be considered in the debate until it is.
Theoretical flaws and contradictions:
1. An increasing literacy rate did not synchronize to a legitimate desire to educate colonized peoples, but to improve the possibility economic ambition and prosperity. In a nineteenth century colonial setting, native peoples were learning the language of their Imperialist leaders, which applies to the oppression of native beliefs, language and culture. When there is a higher rate of literacy, industry also prospers [1.United Nations.5 ]. The goal from an imperialist perspective, which emanate from a selfish desire to require wealth for the metropolis, was that Imperialist leaders needed to teach their colonized peoples the language of the mother country to improve industrial ambitions. European Imperialists wanted to teach the language of the metropolis to communicate commerce more effectively. This was to seal the desire for more wealth.
2. There is an irony in your first statement about the Spanish investing in medical research in the Philippines and Americas to prevent smallpox. Many centuries prior to the discovery of the smallpox vaccination, Imperial conquistadors brought savage armies who had wiped out natives not only through violent aggression, but mostly by mistreatment and disease. Millions of natives had died from smallpox and fever brought on by drought, mistreatment and disease [2]. The goal from an Imperialist perspective was to deter the number of major metropolitan officials dying from smallpox to install a stronger colonial function. But did this vaccination serve as a complete reparation to the millions of natives who were abused, diseased and massacred beforehand? It is not about the vaccination, but the apprehension of natives resulting in horrible consequences.
3. In addition to the invalid information provided from sources 3 and 4, the example of a British installment of the state education system provides only one instance in a vast amount of other colonial comparisons where education was either not provided at all, or the education provided was only adequate enough to serve the needs of Imperial leaders. This was the case in most nineteenth century colonies and exemplified most effectively in the Belgian Congo after the Partitioning of Africa [3]. In this case, Belgium did not supervise or encourage any development of educating the native peoples of the Congo. From an Imperialist perspective, the influence of education, increasing the profit margin for metropolitan markets, proved beneficial for the installation and growth of foreign markets. In the specific case of the Belgian Congo, not only did King Leopold II show complete disregard for this concept (and perhaps couldn't afford to educate the colonized peoples), but also showed complete disregard for the compatibility between colonies and the metropole through literacy and education. King Leopold only provided enough 'education' to suffice the communication of commerce to exploit the land for selfish gain.
4. To disprove the argument upheld by your seventh source, the arrival of European Imperialism in Africa was not the first occurrence of Imperialism influencing a growing market for African goods. As early as the seventh century, Islamic Arabs had installed markets in North East Africa which also experienced an interest in steel, alcohol; and especially cloth and jewelry. When you state that this Imperialist intervention was 'extremely profitable for local leaders', you have not realized that this kind of affect also benefitted the 'local leaders' of Islamic Imperialists centuries before [4]. This proves that the installation of foreign markets in Northern Africa was solely done for the general purpose of industry and obtaining wealth, showing little regard for the health and wealth of native peoples-which can be connected to my reasoning in arguments 1, 4, 5 and 6. From an Imperialist perspective, competitive markets already existed against the Arab influence in Northern Africa before the nineteenth century.
Therefore, European Imperialists had rationale for economic intervention to either install markets where there weren't already existing markets; or compete against Arab intervention to the East to build profits against the Middle East. In some cases, Imperialist market installation was only beneficial for local leaders; who were in fact the Imperialists.
The idea of security for foreign investments is an obvious addition to Imperialism in general. This does not negate the fact that natives are apprehended from there autonomous ability to control their own profit and markets. It may also strengthen the idea that European Imperialists oppressed native beliefs and culture through a perceived European 'protection'. Installing vices upon the masses to seal economic ends of foreign markets and future profit should not qualify as 'security'.
Source listing for Round 3 – Rebuttals and Refutations:
'Invalid sources':
[1] <https://en.wikipedia.org...;
[2] <https://ourworldindata.org...;
'Theoretical Flaws and Contradictions':
[1] <http://www.un.org...;
[2] <http://blogs.plos.org...;
[3] <http://www.ultimatehistoryproject.com...;
[4] <http://www.whyislam.org...;
Starting with my opponent"s first argument in R2, Pro brings up that the British empire enforced their principles of Commerce, Christianity, and Civilization on the African people. This violated the African"s autonomy, as they were unwilling to change their principles.
Although violating autonomy is always a negative action, it is sometimes necessary to prevent greater suffering. By replacing African culture, and religion with Christianity, the British prevented the torture, and death of thousands of innocent people. This is because African culture and religion entailed ritual acts of human sacrifice, cannibalism, and witch-hunting. These practices led to the deaths of thousands of people. Alexander Mackay was a Scottish missionary in Buganda, and he wrote that Mtesa the Kabaka (king) of Buganda,
"had a loathsome, incurable disease, and was advised by the witch doctors to resume the practice of kiwendo - human sacrifice - to propitiate the gods. Victims taken at random, unsuspecting peasants bringing in plantains to sell in the capital, were bundled off and held in slave-sticks for the night, then publicly butchered in the morning. Sometimes 2,000 people were killed in a single day." [1]
Africans also practiced mass human sacrifice to their gods [2]. In this case, violating the African people"s autonomy was worth the amount of innocent lives it saved. Besides the application of Christianity to the African people, civilization and commerce are objectively beneficial things, in those respects the British were benefiting the Africans as well.
K.risk"s second main argument brings up the issue of African slavery. He argues that British imperialism resulted in the enslavement of many Africans, who then were put through extreme psychological and physical stress due to their slavery. African slavery was obviously a terrible event, and it was one of the darkest moments of history. But to blame European imperialism for it isn"t logical.
This is because African slavery would"ve happened regardless of whether Britain was imperialist during the 19th century. This is because slavery happened due to globalization. Due to improved ship technology, people were able to trade efficiently across the world. Thus, merchants came to Africa and traded with the African kings. These kings would trade their own slaves in exchange for goods such as firearms and clothe. If British hadn"t had imperialistic, it wouldn"t have made a difference because the slave trade was based entirely on trade (goods in exchange for slaves) and thus a result of globalization.
The only ties of imperialism to the slave trade is what Pro explains as racial superiority, and empirical expansion. The problem with the racial superiority point is that it assumes the purpose of the slave trade was to "exercise racial superiority." But that's not what the purpose was, the purpose was trade. If Britain wasn"t imperialistic, and thus didn"t feel superior to African Americans, they would have still bought them in exchange for goods from African kings because the kings were selling them as slaves.
The second point of empirical expansion doesn"t work because it wasn"t the government that was expanding. It was *private* merchants who were buying slaves from the African kings and selling them to plantation owners. It wasn"t the British government. Thus it could be called corporate expansion, but not empirical expansion because it wasn"t done by the government.
Yet, even if we accept that this argument is relevant to imperialism, it still isn"t valid because it runs on a false assumption based on the history of African slavery.
The slaves who African kings sold to the merchants were one"s that they had already enslaved.
"African kingdoms were paying with their own people. In most instances, no violence was necessary to obtain those slaves. Contrary to legends and novels and Hollywood movies, the white traders did not need to savagely kill entire tribes in order to exact their tribute in slaves. All they needed to do is bring goods that appealed to the kings of those tribes. The kings would gladly sell their own subjects...Even after Europeans began transporting black slaves to America, most trade was just that: "trade". In most instances, the Europeans did not need to use any force to get those slaves. The slaves were "sold" more or less legally by their (black) owners." [3]
There was no detriment to the slaves because they were slaves prior to being sold. Actually, it might have been beneficial because many times the African king would want to execute the slaves. This is because many of the slaves were captured during war, and instead of killing them the king could make a profit by selling them instead [4].
K.risk"s final contention deals with the lasting economic control that Europe has over Africa. He argues that Europe still has economic control over Africa due to the lasting effects of imperialism, more specifically Africa"s international commerce and natural resources. The problem with both of these claims is the same with the last contention; there is no tie to imperialism. Per the definition accepted at the beginning of the debate, corporations cannot be imperialistic. The corporations were the one"s who bought the ownership of mine"s and harvested Africa"s natural resources. They were the one"s who created monopolies, and controlled international trade. Thus, the corporations are the cause of all negative impact proposed by Pro"s argument. But since corporations cannot be tied to imperialism, the argument is irrelevant, and thus holds no weight.
Regardless of that, even if we accept the tie, the argument still doesn"t follow because Africa holds more economic control on Europe than Europe has on Africa. This is due to Africa"s deposit of diamond. Given the world"s large demand for diamond [5], and Africa being the only supplier, Africa holds powerful economic control over Europe, and the rest of the world. This is *more* than the supposed connection K.risk proposes.
Besides that, many sources argue that the economic trade was helpful for Africa as it spawned the commercial integration of Africa, centralized their politics, and exercised influence commercial trading [6].
The missing 8th citation from last round is at the bottom of my sources.
[1] http://tinyurl.com...
[2] http://tinyurl.com...
[3] http://tinyurl.com...
[4] http://tinyurl.com...
[5] http://tinyurl.com...
[6] http://tinyurl.com...
[7] http://tinyurl.com...
[8] http://tinyurl.com...
The points in which my opponent has expended restricts his argument only to British Imperialism in Africa (not European Imperialism as a whole). It completely disregards the majority of other colonies and their mother countries. But in order to effectively refute his refutations and continue my original rebuttals, I will reply accordingly to his limited perspective.
I did not argue that British Imperialism resulted in the enslavement of many slaves, I argued that European Imperialism was catalytic to an increase in the mistreatment and transportation of slaves [1].
Secondly, the ability to have private merchants and worldwide trade resulted in ethnocentrism for the Imperial leaders. When my opponent exposes this idea, he emphasizes that the mistreatment and enslavement of African natives was simply due to business. This works against his argument because the enslavement and mistreatment of millions of slaves just to 'buy them for the exchange of goods', then there is a negativity here; treating people as means and not as ends in themselves.
In addition to the point where my opponent explains how slaves were already slaves to the African Kings before the influence of European Imperialism, this denies the idea that European expansion made the slave trade any better. In fact, upholding a view that European Imperialism not only supported the enslavement and mistreatment of millions of indigenous peoples, but maintained (and perhaps increased) this business only for the sake of commerce[2].
In conclusion, corporations can be Imperialistic in accordance with the concept of Informal Imperialism. Informal Imperialism is the indirect rule over a subjugated society subject to the ruler's oppression of culture and socio-economics.
Neo-colonialsim and the Imperialism exploited throughout Europe's major colonies, which do not only include Africa as my opponent has limited himself to, during and after the nineteenth century.
This round, for me personally, has indefinetly been affected by the limited amount of time for which my opponent had posted too early. For the sake of this entire debate, I must reiterate that my opponent has limited himself to Formal British Imperialism in nineteenth century Africa, instead of focusing on the entirety of European Imperialism and its global influences in the nineteenth century, which was requested.
[1] Hochschild, Adam. "King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa." New York, NY. First Mariner Books edition. 1998.
[2] David, Saul. "Slavery and the Scramble for Africa." BBC. np. 17 February 2011. Web. 19 May 2016.
[3] <http://isreview.org...;
Pro starts by claiming that my third source does not relate to increased literacy rates in 19th century European colonies. I used that source [1] to demonstrate the benefits of increased literacy rates. These benefits exist whether or not a region was under European control during the 19th century or not, as those factors don"t affect whether literacy rates decrease mortality, or other effects.
Pro next tries to argue that British imperialism hurt literacy rates in India by citing that India"s literacy rate was only 12% before they split from Britain. Yet, this doesn"t actually prove that Britain was a cause of low literacy rates, it"s only correlation. And regardless, as long as Britain's imperialism improved the literacy from an even lower number the impact of my argument still remains. And we see that this is true, as Pro"s own source that he cite"s gives evidence for it [2], as literacy rates rose from 3.2% to 12% during British imperialism. And as I cited in R2, Britain's imperialism caused this due to Mountstuart Elphinstone"s improvements. This same logic applies to the second source that Pro brings up regarding literacy rates in European controlled countries: this first of all proves nothing as its only correlation not causation, and secondly European imperialism raised the education level from an extremely bad position to a less bad position, which is obviously good.
Pro"s second contention follows around the same logic as the first, he argues that the study showing that education decreases mortality rates isn"t valid since European colonies lacked education and it was done after WW2. But as I said earlier, European imperialism led to increased education, as I gave evidence for in R2 and Pro had no qualms with. So although the education level still was low in the colonies, it was higher than it would have been without imperialism, so the impact of the increased education still stands. And Pro"s point about being after WW2 has no bearing since Pro does not explain how or why the fact that the study was done post-WW2 study would make the conclusion invalid. Pro must give reasoning for this, but none was given, thus the argument is a bare assertion and can be thrown out.
Pro"s third contention focuses on the effects of increased sanitation. Pro argues that the sanitation methods mentioned in the study wouldn"t have existed in the 19th century, and thus the study isn"t relative. But this misses the point, the method of sanitation isn"t what is being measured, it's the effects of increased sanitation that is being measured. It is objectively true, and Pro proposed no qualms with the fact that the sanitation methods described in the study increased sanitation. The study looked at what the effect of an increased sanitation in a country does. So although the imperialists did not increase sanitation in the same methods as in the study, they still increased sanitation. Thus the results from the study can be applied to the colonies.
Pro"s fourth contention claims that my source only supports the sub-Saharan region of Africa was producing high quality goods, but the sub-Saharan part of Africa was specializing in steel if you read the source, the entire continent of Africa had many different regions that specialized in different goods, Pro misinterprets the source.
Now turning to the contentions under Pro"s section of "Theoretical Flaws and Contradictions", Pro"s first argument here is conceding that the literacy rates rose, but that it wasn"t a *legitimate* desire of the European nations. But their *desires* are not what the debate should be judged by, it's the effect. And if the effect of their *desire* ended up improving education for thousands of people and thus saving thousands of lives, then that is a positive impact. The impact of my argument isn"t diminished at all by what the European imperialists meant to do.
Pro"s second argument here is that it is ironic that the Spanish helped save lives from smallpox because they are the one"s that brought disease America"s in the 16th century. But since this was a result of 16th century imperialism, not 19th century imperialism, it isn"t relative to the debate. So this argument has no impact on the debate.
Pro"s third argument is a defensive argument against me bringing up for examples of European"s helping out colonies for education, but since I didn"t bring up any other examples this argument doesn"t really do anything. It has no impact on the debate since its a defensive argument.
Pro"s last argument is that there was already trade going on in Africa with Arabs, before the Europeans arrived. But this doesn"t have much bearing on the debate, as increased trade (the Europeans entering the market with the Africans and Arabs) would result in increased profit for the Africans, as they have more consumers that want their goods. So I don"t see how this is a negative for my side, as it's only a positive.
Peace and love
[1] http://tinyurl.com...
[2] http://tinyurl.com...
K.Risk forfeited this round.
Looks like my opponent deactivated, sucks to see another member go. Regardless, I won't have much of a conclusion for if the judge is good, they don't need to read conclusions to judge the debate. So I'll thank my opponent for this interesting debate!
Peace and Love
David, Saul. "Slavery and the Scramble for Africa." BBC. np. 17 February 2011. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.bbc.co.uk...;
Azikiwe, Abayomi. "Neo-Colonialism and the changing nature of Imperialism in Africa." Global Research. Pan African news wire. 5 June 2014. Web. 19 May 2016. <http://www.globalresearch.ca...;
Lynn, Martin. "Empire and Imperialism: Europe." New Dictionary of the History of Ideas. Ed. Maryanne Cline Horowitz. Vol. 2. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2005. 657-661. Student Resources in Context. Web. 25 May 2016. <http://ic.galegroup.com...;
Stuchtey, Benedikt. "Colonialism and Imperialism 1450"1950 in: European History Online." EGO. Institute of European History (IEG). Mainz 24 January 2011. Web. 26 May 2016. <http://ieg-ego.eu...
Said, Edward. "Culture and Imperialism." New York, NY. A Division of Random House, Inc. 1993. Print.
Hochschild, Adam. "King Leopold"s Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa." New York, NY. First Mariner Books edition. 1998. Print.olonialism-and-imperialism-1450-1950>
Guldbrandsen, Christopher. "Why Poverty?: Stealing Africa." Global Voices. 28 November 2012. Television Documentary. 28 May 2016.
Fanon, Frantz. "The Wretched of the Earth." Paris. Presence Africaine. 1963. Print.
|Who won the debate:


text:
The item could arrive as early as Thu, Aug 16thThis estimate is based on:
* The seller's handling time
* Usps first class mail (2 to 3 business days) transit time to US
Actual delivery times may vary.
• 98% cotton , 2% elastane
• Whiskering along front pockets
• Fading along front of pants and back pockets
• Back flap pockets with button closure
• Leather and metallic detail along back and coin pockets
• 12" in the knee breaks to 15" at the leg opening
Machine wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry low. Remove promptly. Warm iron if needed. Non-chlorine bleach only.
For your convenience we accept Paypal. Domestic orders ship within 24 hours.
Please submit your payment within 4 business days after the end of an sale.
*California orders are subject to pay tax.
Domestic orders ship within 24 hours.
Expedited and Next Day shipping is available upon request. Import duties and taxes are the customer's responsibility.
We are not responsible for any import duties and/or import taxes.
Our prices do NOT include these taxes, and they will be collected by the delivering freight company.
Per US and International government regulations, we cannot mark false merchandise values and/or mark items as gifts.
*Combined shipping is available, please contact us for more information.
We gladly accept returns for a refund or exchange on all of our items sold.
All items must be in the original condition received with tags attached and unworn.
Return shipping will be paid by the buyer, unless of an error on behalf of seller.
A restocking fee will be applied to all returned orders.
There will be a small fee applied on all orders returned for an exchange.
There was a dream and a vision for a clothing store that would treat its customers like family. In 2007, this journey began and VKapparel was born. We are a company based in Los Angeles that specializes in fashion and providing the lowest and most affordable prices out there.
We provide quality merchandise and our customers' needs is always a priority. Our selection is versatile and growing daily with a great find for every taste.
We are extremely grateful to be able to provide jobs in our community. This has been an amazing journey and we are excited to continue to grow our family. Join us and share the dream!
Made in Melbourne, AU


text: Thursday, May 5, 2016 May 05, 2016 Could not attach to pid:"27798" By Srinivas Nidadavolu Could not attach to pid:"27798", reset the Simulator content and settings No comments unable to attach. iphone simulator issue. Solution: reset the Simulator content and settings will solve the issue. Share This: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook Newer Post Older Post Home 0 coment�rios: Post a Comment Java Tutorials Upload file to server FTP xml parsing Features of OOPS Types of Inheritance Inheritance Multi Threading Exception Types in java Exception in Java Thread Life Cycle Constructors in Java Synchronization in Java Polymorphism Types of Constructors History Of Java


text:
- Home
- Store
- Dragons' Den
- What Are Soap Nuts?
- How to Use
- USDA Organic
- Reviews & Testimonials
- Essential Oils
- Eczema and Psoriasis
- Natural Toothpaste
- Environment
- Allergy Relief
- SAFIX™ Coconut Coir Fiber Scrub Pads
- Youtube
- Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
- Soap Nuts Clean Up Vancouver, BC
- Toronto Residents Go Crazy Over Soap Nuts
Category Archives: Inspirational Photos
Dream Big
In life, a person will never achieve more than they set their sights on. Through the ages, it has be the men and women who dreamed the impossible that ended up achieving greatness and changing our world. What are … Continue reading
Thomas Edison Grass Quote
There is so much truth to this quote by Thomas Edison. Through years of scientific discovery, we have gained countless modern conveniences, only to find out later that many of them were hurting us in one way or another. … Continue reading
Well of Wisdom
True Wisdom
Need vs Greed
Everybody is a Genius
I know that this post has nothing to do with soap nuts, but it is one that needs to be shared. Â We should never try to put others into our own box. Â We all have our own genius & … Continue reading


text:
Preserve Your Ocular Health with Regular Eye Exams
Drs. Gordon G. Wong and Wildon C. Wong offer comprehensive eye exams at Wink Optometry & Eyewear in Del Mar, CA, to help patients maintain their eye health and screen for more serious conditions. Continuing to wear glasses with an outdated prescription or ill-fitting contact lenses can actually harm your vision. Additionally, many serious eye diseases develop without presenting any symptoms. With regular exams, we can often identify those conditions before they begin impairing your vision. To learn more about our eye exams or to schedule an appointment, please contact our office today.
How Often Do I Need an Eye Exam?
The frequency of your eye exams will depend on your vision health, age, and certain risk factors. In general, patients under the age of 40 with good vision and no risk factors for more serious conditions should schedule an exam every two years. We commonly recommend annual examinations for patients with certain risk factors, including:
- Patients of any age who require prescription glasses or contacts
- Patients with or without vision problems over the age of 40
- Patients with family history of eye disease such as glaucoma
What Can I Expect During My Eye Exam?
Prior to examining your eyes, your doctor will carefully review your medical history to see if you have any conditions that can adversely affect your eye health, or if you are predisposed to any eye diseases. Your doctor will then conduct a series of tests that will evaluate your eye health and function. These tests will check for signs of glaucoma and cataracts, in addition to evaluating your depth perception and peripheral vision. If we do identify any warning signs of these conditions, we can refer you to an NVISION partner for immediate treatment.
Our use of advanced technology not only ensures more accurate test results, but also makes the exam more efficient and convenient.
To assess your visual acuity, we will ask you to read a series of letters on an eye chart. This allows us to test your vision at varying distances. For patients who currently wear contact lenses, as well as those who want to begin wearing contacts, your exam will also include a lens fitting. We fit you for lenses at every eye exam to ensure an optimal fit for comfort and to avoid causing any corneal damage.
What Technology is Used During Exams?
We use the latest technology and diagnostic equipment during each eye exam we perform. Our state-of-the-art technology ensures precision and accuracy through every step of the examination. Our technology includes:
- A Visual Field Analyzer, which is used to test the ability of your retinas' to view stimuli at various points in your field of vision
- Automated Vision Refractor, or an autorefractor to take the necessary measurements for prescription glasses or contacts
- A corneal topographer to map your corneas for contact lenses
- A Fundus Camera, which eliminates the need for pupil dilation (and subsequent light sensitivity), by instead taking a photo of the retinas
Our use of advanced technology not only ensures more accurate test results, but also makes the exam more efficient and convenient. Our fundus camera is an especially important tool. Previously, pupil dilation was the only way to detect retinal irregularities Unfortunately, this can leave patients with an extreme sensitivity to light for hours after leaving the doctor's office. With this remarkable technology, we can simply photograph the pupils and eliminate the discomfort and sensitivity that follows. This makes it easier for our patients to drive themselves home or return to work following their exam.
Schedule Your Next Appointment
If you are overdue for your next eye exam, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We can ensure your eyes are still in good health, give you a new prescription if needed, and treat any conditions that have developed since your last visit.
We strive to provide everyone who walks into our office with the highest-quality glasses, contact lenses, and vision care services available. We do our best to stay up-to-date on new brands and procedures, making us a comprehensive source for all your vision needs.


text:
Cat Beds
Comfy Plus Premium Cat Bed
Rogz Catz Snug Pods Jumping Cat Bed
Rogz Cats Snug Pods Cat Bed Candy Strips
Cat Beds & Kitten Beds Australia Cats will sleep just about anywhere, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't offer them a comfortable, relaxing bed of their own to unwind in at night! At Hound Dog Direct we have range of cat and kitten beds to keep them cosy and comfy, and purring gently for hours. Our cat beds are snug and cosy, with a fuzzy cotton surface and soft cushioned bottom and walls for 360 degree comfort. Your cat hasn't seen this level of comfort before! They'll love their relaxing new sleeping area, and you can finally enjoy a bed that's free of cat fur. Our cat beds are easy to clean, so when they finally leave the bed for a bit of exercise you can just chuck it into the wash for a thorough and deep clean. We know it's important for you to have a cat bed that's relaxing and comfortable for your kitty, but you also want something that will match and complement the decor of your home. That's why we stock cat beds in a range of different colours, patterns, and styles, so there'll be something to suit every home and taste. All our cat beds are made with premium, high quality material so you know you'll be getting your money's worth. At Hound Dog Direct we're just as equally about the pets as we are about the pet owners. Buying cat beds online has never been so easy! We offer free shipping so you don't have to worry about pickup or extra costs, and you can easily read our descriptions and reviews to know exactly what you'll be getting before it arrives. Have a browse and give your cat something to be excited about!


text:
Find one topic that you are interested in and do a search online. Chances are, you'll find a teleseminar that offers that subject. Teleseminars are quite popular these days because they are not only very convenient to host and participate in, they are also relatively cheaper to produce than more traditional person-to-person seminars.
Now that you have your own teleseminar to promote, the very first concern you probably have is how to compete. When there are so many teleseminars tackling similar subjects out there, how do you effectively sell a teleseminar? Here are practical tips you can use:
Be prepared to outsell the competition
The key to successfully selling a teleseminar is making an impact on prospective attendees. For this, you have to make the proper preparations. Some of the most important considerations you need to keep in mind are:
Your subject matter
Choose your topic carefully. If you want to sell a teleseminar successfully, the topic must be relevant to the current needs of your target market. Find out what these needs are through research. Go to forums, check comment boxes or join online groups to find out what types of topics people want to learn about.
In-depth knowledge of your subject matter
Never host a teleseminar if you don't know your subject completely. You can't always bluff, you know. Besides, your attendees will be able to tell. Always research your subject thoroughly, cover all the necessary bases and make sure your information is up-to-date. Anticipate any questions that may be raised so you're always prepared.
The contents of your teleseminar
To sell your teleseminar, you should be able to offer something different. Consider your subject matter right now and do a search online for teleseminars with similar content. You'll probably see plenty of competition.
To stand out, make sure your lecture can give a different point of view or approach. People want something that is refreshing and if you can take the subject matter in a different direction effectively, then do so.
Your headline
The title of your teleseminar has a lot to do with how successfully you can sell it. It should intrigue, create curiosity and invite people to know more. Although it should be able to show people the topic you're offering, it shouldn't reveal everything. Be clear but leave enough mystery to make people want more.
Selling your teleseminar
Now that you're ready to host a teleseminar, it's time to sell. Here's how:
Free or paid?
There are pros and cons to both, so choose the one that will help your purpose best. Just make sure that it's a win-win situation for you and your attendees – you get the benefit you're after from the teleseminar and they learn something new and useful from it.
Use a website or at least, a web page
You need your own website or web page in order to sell your teleseminar and handle attendees' inquiries, registration and payment. You can place ads on the homepage that your visitors can click on to learn more about your teleseminar. Use applications to automate the registration and payment processes for faster transactions.
Set your fees
If you opt for a paid teleseminar, you should be able to charge your attendees enough to cover for your expenses (and let you earn a profit) and still give them value for their money.
Promote it
To sell your teleseminar, expose it. If you have a network of contact, use that. If you have an e-mail list, send out invitations. Post ads online and on websites or blogs that have a high number of traffic coming from the market you're trying to target. Each article you write on your website, blog or article directory should also include a link to your teleseminar web page.
Get as much exposure as you can, paying particular attention to the segment of the market you want to target.


text:
News: BG Reportedly shareholder Continental Grains has called for Bunge to consider selling itself - "In talks with ADM but talks are going slowly"
Time: Monday, March 05, 2018 10:35
Notes: - Ag investing firm Continental Grains has a more than 1% stake in Bunge and reportedly got approval from antitrust regulators to increase its stake **NOTE: 02/27 BG Hearing Betaville suggests Bunge could be a takeover target - 01/19 BG Archer Daniels Midland reportedly has made a takeover approach for Bunge - press - 10/13/17 BG Reportedly has a standstill agreement with Glencore; Deal temporarily prevents Glencore from making a hostile bid for Bunge - 05/23/17 BG Glencore confirms it has made an informal approach to Bunge about a possible consensual business combination - press - Source TradeTheNews.com
Intraday Maximum Change: $1.63 - 2.069% Minutes After: 44
Latest Quote: 63.04 Change Since: $-14.11 - -22.38% Days Since: 166
Snapshot of company's key stats at the time of the event
Market Cap: 10,849,363,660 Shares Outstanding: 140,699,827 Float: 139,147,814
Day's Short Interest: 3,400,692 Short Ratio: 1.31%
Institutional Ownership: 48.9% Insider Ownership: 0%
BG - Bunge Limited
Sector: Consumer Defensive - Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
Bunge Ltd is an agribusiness and food company with integrated operations. It acts as an oilseed processor and seller of packaged vegetable oils. The company also grows and processes Brazilian sugarcane to produce sugar and ethanol.


text:
Question about Sony BDP-S300 Blu-Ray Disc Player
I opened up my blu ray cuz i'm mr fix it and realized my discs were not turning at all so the motor theory works for me i want to know where do you get replacement drivers i can put it in my self
Posted by michellegint on
SOURCE: I have freestanding Series 8 dishwasher. Lately during the filling cycle water hammer is occurring. How can this be resolved
Hi there,
Save hours of searching online or wasting money on unnecessary repairs by talking to a 6YA Expert who can help you resolve this issue over the phone in a minute or two.
Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
Here's a link to this great service
Good luck!
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
Tips for a great answer:
Aug 24, 2015 | Televison & Video
on Jan 30, 2010 | Video Game Consoles & Games
Nov 14, 2013 | Sony BDP-BX2 Blu-Ray Player
Jul 24, 2012 | Samsung BDC5500 Player
So your shiney black pearl stopped reading discs huh? Now you are wondering if you can fix it because A)You are out of warranty and don't wanna pay almost 200 bucks to have it fixed or B) You are under warranty but don't wanna be without your PS3 for almost a month or longer .... Maybe you casn fix it on your own, if the problem is simple enough.
Sometimes the PS3 won't read discs simply because the lens is dirty, to find out if thats the case insert a game or blu-ray disc ... take careful note of the disc's 'label' as you put it in ... once it doesn't read after 10-15 seconds eject it ... if the disc's label hasn't moved your blu-ray drive's 'motor' is broken. Best bet is to send back to Sony and pay em. Or take the PS3 apart and try to replace the whole blu-ray drive.
If you remove the disc and notice it has moved your lens is probably dirty. This you 'can' fix yourself. First give the PS3 a GOOD cleaning. Vacuum it, blast it with a can of compressed air, vacuum again. Try disc.
Didn't work? Try a lens cleaner kit.
Didn't work? Time to get your hands dirty ... open the PS3 up (at your own risk) and clean the laser manually with pure alcohol and a q-tip. (video tutorials are on youtube.com)
Disc read errors are our main problem. It isn't some full blown epidemic but IS becoming worse by the day. My reasoning for this problem is simple: The PS3 is a dust MAGNET. I'm betting 90% of the disc read errors are cause by dust and dirt and pet hair getting in the machine and making the lens dirty or causing actual failure of the drive motor itself.
I love the PS3 and wish it didn't fail for anyone, especially this month with great titles almost here, but it happens. Happened to me on April 1st and I found out my blu-ray drive motor failed. A dirty lens I woulda fixed on my own. We really need a good blu-ray cleaner kit to come on the market in all major retail stores.
Nov 04, 2010 | Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) Console
Oct 17, 2010 | Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-Ray Player
Sep 08, 2009 | Sharp AQUOS Blu-ray Disc Player
Jul 04, 2009 | Sony BDP-S300 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Mar 28, 2009 | Sony BDP-S300 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Jan 11, 2009 | Philips Magnavox MWR10D6 DVD Recorder
170 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
Level 3 Expert
75774 Answers
Level 3 Expert
17130 Answers
Level 3 Expert
1689 Answers
Step 2: Please assign your manual to a product:


text:
Log in to our secure, personalized website to manage your care (formerly myMDAnderson).
Request an Appointment
Request an Appointment
If you are ready to make an appointment, select a button on the right. If you have questions about MD Anderson's appointment process, our information page may be the best place to start.Appointment Information
- Donate Today
UT MD Anderson Scientists Uncover the Nuclear Life of Actin
(March 2013)
Study Uncovers Actin's Action in the Nucleus, a Break in Protein's Puzzling Case
(March 2013)
Chromatin Remodeling Complex Connected to DNA Damage Control
(August 2007)
Research In Yeast Yields Missing Link In DNA Maintenance Machinery
(December 2004)


text:
Germany First
Germany can no longer count on the United States for its own defense. A major rethink is thus not only in the interest of Germany, but also in that of other liberal democracies across Europe.
DURING DONALD TRUMP'S presidential campaign, it seemed impossible to predict what kind of foreign policy he might pursue once in office. On the one side, there were the portents of radical change: Trump lauded Vladimir Putin and criticized allies from Angela Merkel to Enrique Peña Nieto. He called NATO obsolete and railed against free trade. There was reason to think that a President Trump would steer an isolationist course, undertake radical changes to American alliances and attempt to dismantle the liberal world order.
There were also signs of continuity, however. After some of his most radical statements, Trump would claim that he had been misunderstood. It was NATO's strategic focus, not the alliance itself, that was obsolete, his team would assure reporters. He was not opposed to free trade but simply in favor of fair trade, he would explain. On the whole, the impression that lingered was, more than anything else, one of radical uncertainty.
This has not really changed since Trump moved into the White House. The president has continued to make laudatory statements about Putin—yet seemingly avoided forging closer ties with Russia. He has continued to criticize American allies—yet failed to act on those criticisms. Finally, he has expressed support for dictators like Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt and seemingly accepted that Bashar al-Assad would stay in power in Syria—only to bomb Assad's troops a few days later. For now, uncertainty and unpredictability remain the hallmarks of American foreign policy in the age of Donald Trump.
For countries like Germany, whose safety has long depended on America's military might and strategic reliability, this is a glaring wake-up call: They need to rethink their foreign policy from the ground up.
For decades Germany has, for all intents and purposes, outsourced its own security to the United States. While the Bundeswehr would have made a significant contribution if Germany had come under attack, it was clear that the country's security ultimately depended on NATO and the American nuclear umbrella. With Trump casting doubt on his willingness to come to his allies' defense, and potentially willing to accommodate Putin, Germany's security is therefore looking less secure than ever.
And yet Germany's small and cohesive foreign-policy community seems to be choosing the course of maximal inaction. While concerns about the implications of Trump's ascent run deep, most German politicians, civil servants and think tankers have sought to maximize continuity with the policies of the past. The dominant approach has been to wait and see. And so even those lone voices that call for change envisage reforms that are in the realm of the miniscule: according to one senior member of Germany's timorous foreign-policy community, the right response to Trump's rise is to revisit a recent policy paper that advocates closer cooperation with France in matters of border security and the sharing of biometric information. According to another senior member , it is to equip the member states of the European Union with better tools to tackle cybersecurity.
The absence of proposals for real change has been most striking in the area of military policy. There would seemingly be good reason to expect that a country would scramble to beef up its own defenses when a friendly superpower that has long guaranteed its security calls into doubt its willingness to protect erstwhile allies. There would seemingly be even better reason to expect increased military spending when the new president of this superpower has repeatedly linked his willingness to continue defending the country with its willingness to spend a substantial portion of its budget on its own defense—something the country has failed to do for many years. And yet Germany seems to be doing nothing of the sort.
On paper, Germany is committed to spending 2 percent of GDP on its military by 2024. But the current budget, announced with much pride and fanfare, only raises military spending from 1.12 percent to 1.18 percent—a rate of increase that barely puts the country on track to meet its target by 2030. Even that seems unlikely. As Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's foreign minister, put the point at the latest NATO summit, it is "completely unrealistic" that Germany will spend so much of its budget on the military: "I don't know any German politician," he said, "who would claim that is reachable nor desirable."
THERE ARE good reasons why German foreign-policy makers are determined to maintain a close relationship with the United States. Since World War II, the erstwhile enemies have built a close relationship that includes both a formal political alliance and strong personal links. As a constitutive part of the wider transatlantic partnership, it is one of the many building blocks of an international order that sets global norms, provides public goods and protects human rights. German politicians thus see their close alliance with the United States both as a cornerstone of their foreign policy and as a key contribution to a stable regime of international norms.


text:
MARIETTA, Pa., July 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. (Nasdaq:DGICA) (Nasdaq:DGICB) reported that its board of directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.1275 per share of the Company's Class A common stock and $.1150 per share of the Company's Class B common stock. The dividends are payable on August 15, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 1, 2013.
The Company also announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to 500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at market prices prevailing from time to time in the open market subject to the provisions of SEC Rule 10b-18 and in privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program has no fixed expiration date.
Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose insurance subsidiaries offer personal and commercial property and casualty lines of insurance in 22 Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, New England and Southern states. The insurance subsidiaries of Donegal Group Inc. and Donegal Mutual Insurance Company conduct business together as the Donegal Insurance Group. The Donegal Insurance Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent).
The Company's Class A common stock and Class B common stock trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols DGICA and DGICB, respectively. As an effective acquirer of small to medium-sized "main street" property and casualty insurers, Donegal Group has grown profitably over the past 25 years. The Company continues to seek opportunities for growth while striving to achieve its longstanding goal of outperforming the property and casualty insurance industry in terms of service, profitability and growth in book value.
As Forbes reported, Donegal Group Inc. was named to a list of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies for 2013 and 2012, ranking the company among firms that have consistently demonstrated transparent and conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance and management. A reprint of the Forbes article is available as a "Featured Report" on the Company's website at http://investors.donegalgroup.com.
CONTACT: For Further Information: Jeffrey D. Miller Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Phone: (717) 426-1931 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com:Donegal Group Inc.


text:
The Legend of Link: Ocarina of Time—Part I
Chapter I: A Hero Is Born…Sorta
Before life began, before the world had form, three golden goddesses descended upon the chaotic land that was Hyrule. They were Din, goddess of power, Nayru, goddess of wisdom, and Farore, goddess of courage.
Din, with her strong flaming arms cultivated the land and created the red earth. Nayru poured her wisdom onto the earth to give the spirit of law to the world. Farore's rich soul created all life forms that would uphold the law.
These three goddesses then returned to the heavens, leaving behind the golden sacred Triforce. Since then the Triforce has become the basis for Hyrule's providence, and where the Triforce stood became the Sacred Realm.
In the vast, deep forest of Hyrule there lived the Kokiri, the children of the forest. Each Kokiri had his or her own guardian fairy. However, there was one boy who did not have a fairy. This boy's name was Link. Link was troubled by a strange dream lately. In the dream he was standing before a tall gate. The drawbridge lowered to reveal a scene of a girl ridding a horse. Then, following her was a man clad in black armor. The man would stop and face Link, raise his hand…then suddenly the dream would end, and Link would wake up…sometimes.
Link was not aware, though, that someone else knew about his dreams…
Great Deku Tree: Hey Navi! Get over here!
Navi: Yes Great Deku Tree, you called?
Great Deku Tree: Yeah, I want you to get the boy who can't stand nightmares because he's a big baby and bring him to me.
Navi: Ok, I'm going!
Back in Link's house…or tree…whatever…
Link (sleeping): No! Not the man with the big nose!
Navi: Whew! I finally made it! Hey you, wake up!
Link (still sleeping): Five more minutes mommy.
Navi: No you can't have five more minutes, and don't call me mommy!
Link (still asleep): Please, mommy?
Navi: No! And stop calling me mommy!
Navi starts to shake Link.
Navi: HEY! WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UP!
Link (still sleeping): I don't wanna go to school today mommy!
Navi: STOP CALLING ME MOMMY!
Link (still sleeping): Ok mom.
Navi: ARGHH!
Navi then grabs the pot on the table and throws it at Link. She misses and it goes out the window.
Bacon Kokiri (from outside): Hey! You knocked over my bacon!
Link (now FINALLY awake): Bacon? Where?
He sees Navi.
Link: AHHHHH!!!! Firefly! Kill it, kill it, kill it!
He starts to whack Navi with his pillow repeatedly.
Navi: Stop it!
She grabs the pillow from Link and whacks him in the head.
Link: Ow.
Navi: Now listen! The Great Deku Tree has summoned you, so you have to come with me!
Link: Why?
Navi: Because the Great Deku Tree said so, and he's the boss.
(Another pause)
Link: Why?
Navi: Just because! Now come on!
Link (energetically): Ok!
They both climbed down the ladder and were greeted by Saria.
Saria: Hi Link!
Link: Hey Saria, look at my new fairy!
Link grabs Navi in a tight grip and holds her out.
Link: See.
Navi says in a muffled voice,
Navi: Hey! Let go of me! I'm not an object for display! And who said YOU owned ME?
Saria: Wow! That's great Link! I'm so happy for you!
Link: Yeah, I know, I'm happy for me too. Now Mido can't tease me about having no fairy! Ha!
Mido: Hey Mr. No Fairy!
Link: Oh great.
Mido came strutting over to them.
Mido (who has a slow, deep voice): Hey, what's that you got there?
He tore Navi out of Link's hands, nearly breaking her wing.
Navi: Hey! Stop! That hurts!
Mido dropped Navi in surprise, his piggish eyes as wide open as he could make them.
Mido: A fairy!?
Link made a proud face.
Link: Yeah. No more Mr. No Fairy for me!
Mido quickly realized how dumb he looked (I mean dumber than usual) and changed his face into an angry one.
Mido: Who did you steal this from?
Link (bewildered): No one. I didn't steal it.
Mido: Yes you did! No one would just give a fairy to a worthless runt like you!
Link gave Mido a threatening look.
Link: Say that again Mido. I dare you.
Mido: You're a worthless, fairy-stealing runt, and you look like Peter Pan!
Link: That's it!
Link made an attempt to tackle Mido, but Mido jumped out of the way with Navi still in hand. Link fell to the ground with a thud.
Mido: Ha! Can't even tackle properly! I think I'll just take this fairy and find out who it really belongs to!
Mido ran off with Navi and disappeared.
Link: Ouch, my head! Great! Now he's got my fairy!
Saria: Maybe you should go and get her back?
Link: And suffer another head injury? I think not!
Saria: You could just ask politely.
Link: Or I could find a sword and shield that have been hidden deep in the forest for many years, cut the belt to Mido's tunic resulting in his underwear being revealed in public to all the Kokiri and making him completely humiliated which would throw off his guard just long enough to get my fairy back and continue on with my destiny.
Saria: Or you could do that.
So after a long and tiring search for a sword and shield that have been hidden deep in the forest for many years, Link finally had both and went to "talk" to Mido, cleverly hiding his sword behind his back. He put on a fake grin and said,
Link: Hey Mido, old buddy!
Mido: You again, Peter? What is it this time?
Link (wearing a grin that he couldn't contain): I was just wondering, do you wear boxers or briefs?
Mido: What the heck? What are you-AAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Link had swiftly sliced Mido's belt and his tunic was now lying at his feet. All the Kokiri nearby started laughing.
Link (Trying hard to stop laughing): Ok, briefs.
Link took advantage of Mido's shock and grabbed Navi from his fat hand. Mido, coming back to his senses, ran back to his house screaming.
Mido: AHHHHHH! MOMMMMMYYYYYYY!
Link: Shield-40 rupees. Sword-200 rupees. Cutting down Mido's pants-priceless.
Navi: There are some things money can't buy,
Link: For everything else, there're bushes.
Navi: Ok, we'd better get going. The Great Deku Tree will be waiting for us.
Link (reluctantly): All right, I'm coming.


text:
Welcome to Janet's Reflexology
- Member of BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology)
- Registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
- Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
- Lalapanzi Beauty Award Winner
I have continued to improve my skills as a practitioner each year to keep up to date and ever developing in order to offer a quality professional service. I have recently qualified as a Beauty Specialist and can now offer a full range of beauty treatments.
I have gained 22 years experience in Health & Social Care and am a Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health.
I have completed accredited training, hold a First Aid Certificate, carry professional insurance and am subject to continuous professional development. A code of practice is followed ensuring strict client confidentiality.
Should you require any information or leaflets please phone 078 3589 0624 and I will be happy to give some details.


text: Find your rhythm and fall into winter's groove. Set the pace, enjoy a balanced workout, and maintain stability on even the most technical of terrain with our lightweight, adjustable Atlas Lock Jaw Snowshoe Pole. The revolutionary patent-pending, over-center cam design clamps securely and releases effortlessly, providing easy packing and adjustment even while wearing gloves. Lock Jaw 3 and Lock Jaw 2 Adjustable Poles are available in men's and women's sizes.


text:
Already 2016. Start the year off right with small, manageable changes to your lifestyle!
We all think to make some changes for the new year. Some of us write a list, buy a new gym membership and start a detox program… Here my tips to make this new year incredible.
- Start to write everyday about anything. You'll enjoy to read your thoughts at the end of the year.
- Walk everyday. Even for 20 minutes and even if it's raining.
- Buy veggies and fruits of the season. There are cheaper and you will enjoy way more strawberries when it's the right moment.
- Stop to be nervous for everything. Take it easy. One day at a time.
- Read more books and watch less movies. Let's your imagination moving again!
- Stop to be worry about your weight but enjoy quality food without feeling guilty.
- Make a good action for our planet everyday. The sorting of waste, reduce your energy consumption, actively cut fuel consumption…
- Find an activity would make you REALLY happy and do it really well.
- Love yourself. Always.
- Don't forget where you are from. Your roots are strong, they give you balance, joyful and satisfaction.
After been in France for more than two weeks, I have to admit to be home again was incredible. I gained a better self-confidence about my expatriation in Chicago and so much energy to face the new year.
Over to you, what are your forecasts for this year?
Cécile lives in Chicago though is originally from southern France. She's an avid traveler and is always excited by new adventures. After living in Ireland, Australia and Canada, Cécile is an advocate of having a routine but not staying comfortable for too long.
Catégories :Uncategorized