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Some say they have secrets for packing on freakish amounts of ripped muscle and insane amounts of strength. The internet is famous for click bait, louring you into something that sounds profound, but in a nut shell is a gimmick.
Continue reading if you want the truth. Be warned though, the truth comes hand in hand with WORK!
Freak Strength, Brute Strength, Functional Strength & Rugged Muscle - if you want ALL of these traits, then you better Squat and Deadlift.
You better fall in love with the Barbell basics:
- Cleans
- Military Presses
- Rows
- Shrugs
- Close Grip Bench
- Bench Press / Incline Bench
- Cheat Curls
- Squats
- Deadlifts
I've been using these terms since I came across Arnold's Encyclopedia in the late 80s. These words / phrases came about with my countless studies of the books and training courses that came from the early 1900s dating through the 70s, The Golden Era of Bodybuilding.
I would see their photos in the magazines and all these men looked as if they were carved from stone, built like brick shit houses.
The bottom line is this: NO excuses, aggressive training, consistently focused on the basics gets the job done every time, without fail.
When people ask me what training program of mine to follow, or they tell me they aren't getting strong, I KNOW they never used the FREE Gift I hook them up with when subscribing to our e mails, FREAK Strength.
You see, before you invest in buying a product, invest in yourself and prove that YOU will do the Work for something that is given to you for FREE.
Let me further explain....
Years ago I took a scary trip behind the walls of one of the most feared prisons in the country, East Jersey State Prison aka Rahway State Prison.
I knew someone who knew someone and they got me behind closed doors to speak with the biggest, strongest, most well trained physical specimens that were walking the floors of this NJ Prison.
This prison is the same prison where Sly Stallone filmed the hit movie, Lock Up.
The guys I chatted with me told me how Stallone was very generous to all the inmates, he even bought a 400 meter track for the prison so the guys could run on softer surfaces as opposed to the hard ground, especially during the winter.
When I spoke with the Lifers, the guys who were also members of the former Boxing Team, they weren't into lifting heavy but they still squatted.
They told me you can squat with a partner sitting on your shoulders, something they did EVERY day for 50 - 100 reps non stop.
The big guys who were into lifting heavy would perform back squats and front squats, traditional deadlifts and RDLs.
The bodyweight squats and barbells don't need to end there. You can deadlift BIG freaking stones or the back end of that old school Volkswagen that's been sitting in your driveway for years.
You can use a sandbag or you can use a water filled keg for the basic exercises like carries, presses, squats and shouldering.
It doesn't matter what you use for a training tool, it's more so HOW you do it....
What does matter is that squats and deadlifts, since the beginning of man kind, have been known to pack on muscle and strength unlike any other exercise out there.
I've heard many arguments against the trap bar deadlift yet when I teach this exercise at The Underground Strength Coach Cert I see how it exposes MANY weaknesses.
The deadlift has many little nuances and details that MUST be implemented during each and every rep to perform the movement safely AND effectively.
You can rotate various training tools in and out of your cycle of squats and deadlifts to avoid overuse injuries. But, if you're an intermediate or simply a beginner in lifting, you don't need variety. You need consistency to dial in the basic deadlift and basic back squat.
I have been experimenting with various tools lately for squats and deadlifts and have been experiencing amazing results with this set up.
Check out the footage below of some deadlifts with a trap bar while barefoot and my buddy, Tyler English, a Natural Bodybuilder, squatting 315 for solid reps at The Underground Strength Gym.
Anytime somebody sends me an e mail and asks me why they struggle to build muscle and become strong as hell, they are often missing some critical components.
1) They don't push for increases in strength. They move around baby weights and confuse themselves with the fact that high reps are great for building muscle only when the weight is appreciable. If it's 100 lbs and you're gonna do a set of 20 rep squats with it, think again. Build up to squatting heavy weights for 3 - 6 reps FIRST.
2) They don't squat or deadlift. They avoid Squats & Deads and put their effort into isolation work with leg curls, leg extensions and machine exercises such as smith machine squats. NO good. Get away from machines and move your body as well as moving big weights with free weights.
The book Purposeful Primitive by Marty Gallagher REALLY hits home this message.
3) Their quality of food is poor at best. You need to consume lots of quality food. If you're a vegetarian it's a good idea to supplement with extra protein. If not, you need to consume fruits and veggies with most of your meals, preferably, every meal. NEVER skip breakfast, lunch or dinner and sneak in 2 or 3 small meals or snacks in between the Main 3 meals.
I recommend breaking down your day of eating for gaining size like this:
3 PM Afternoon Meal
Late Night Meal
That equates to 5 meals a day. 1 of those meals can be a protein shake which I mix with water, a spoon of almond butter and a banana. You can make a protein shake with any extras you want. The hard gainer will add dried oats and honey and make it an "old school weight gain" shake.
If you're an intermediate or advanced, follow my online training programs HERE.
If you're looking for my most intensive 1 on 1 training, my VIP Coaching option is HERE.
No matter what direction you take, there is NO avoiding the work, the basics and the consistency.
Not just a few weeks or even a few months. I am talking about years upon YEARS of work!
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Listed Cumbria council offices up for sale
A set of grade two-listed townhouses in central Carlisle, formerly used by Cumbria Council as offices, have been brought to market with planning permission in place for a residential conversion.
The properties at 1-20 Portland Square, 5 Brunswick Street, and 1-5 Alfred Street North, occupy a site of more than an acre in three blocks arranged around Portland Square in central Carlisle.
These were built between 1860 and 1880, initially housing private residences over three and four storeys. Period features to the outside have been retained although the buildings have been used as businesses premises for some time.
Cumbria Council relocated to Cumbria House, a purpose-built office on Carlisle's Botchergate, leaving the properties available for development.
The properties have an existing detailed planning consent for conversion into 22 homes although other uses would also be viable. Savills has been instructed to sell the properties, with formal tenders invited on an unconditional basis by 12pm on Friday 15 February 2019.
Matthew Bell of Savills said: "As one of Carlisle's finest collections of period buildings, these terraces present a surviving example of a central urban Victorian residential square and as such, are of regional importance in terms of historic planned urban design and in the high architectural quality of external features and internal well-proportioned living accommodation.
"Situated within a sought-after residential location, the site benefits from detailed planning consent for the conversion of the office space to 22 homes which would take them back to their original use, but it would also lend itself to a range of development scenarios, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. As a result of the high quality of the buildings on offer and their versatile nature, we are anticipating a high volume of interest from both local and national housebuilders and developers."

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Film Noir 2022
- Force of Evil
- Abraham Polonsky
- Film Noir 2022
Screening Dates
- August 5, 2022 6:30
- August 7, 2022 6:30
- August 13, 2022 8:30
- August 13, 2022 11:30
- Film Noir 2-Day Filmmaking Workshop
- August 19, 2022 7:00
- 50th Anniversary Film Noir Party
"A world of sleaze and greed imploding before your eyes."
Martin Scorsese
Writer-director Abraham Polonsky's dark, disturbing drama deserves its reputation as a high point of Hollywood noir and one of the most important American movies of the 1940s. John Garfield (The Postman Always Rings Twice) impresses as Joe Morse, a corrupt, ambitious New York lawyer working for a big-time gambling syndicate. When his monopoly-minded mobster bosses plot to rig the numbers racket on July 4th, thereby bankrupting all small independent operators, Joe finds his loyalties dangerously divided: the scheme, he knows, will ruin his kindly older brother Leo (Thomas Gomez), a small-time bookie who blames himself for Joe's big-time corruption. What follows is a remarkably complex tale of moral conflict and Cain-and-Abel rivalry—and, not incidentally, an incisive, Godfather-like indictment of amoral American capitalism run amok. Polonsky, here making his directorial debut, was one of the great casualties of Hollywood's anti-communist witch-hunts. He wouldn't direct another film until 1969.
DCP restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Film Foundation with funding provided by The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation
"Poetic, terse, beautifully exact, and highly personal … This is film noir at its best."
Don Druker, Chicago Reader
"One of the great films of the modern American cinema."
Andrew Sarris


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Welcome. My name is Jerry Arthur Newcomb, author of Lunch Bunch Books. I'm so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here.
I'll be using this blog to interact with you about Lunch Bunch Books, expanding on some of the topics in it and blogging on some of the ideas related to my book. This is a great place for you to get to know me, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you, too. What did you think of Lunch Bunch Books. What questions do you have for me? How do you relate to my book?
I'll be returning here frequently with new posts and responses to feedback from you. Until next time, tell me a little bit about yourself.


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I wasn't awake more than two minutes before I heard the stunning reversal from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A few days ago Susan G. Komen changed their grant rules effectively cutting off Planned Parenthood from the funding they'd received through Komen. Many people (including me) felt this was a political move. Conservatives, many of whom oppose abortion as a matter of conscience on moral or religious grounds, having been fighting hard to cut off Planned Parenthood's cash!
Today Susan G. Komen for the Cure had a change of heart.
We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives. The events of this week have been deeply unsettling for our supporters, partners and friends and all of us at Susan G. Komen. We have been distressed at the presumption that the changes made to our funding criteria were done for political reasons or to specifically penalize Planned Parenthood. They were not.
If you watched Susan G. Komen founder and Chief Executive Officer Nancy G. Brinker on TV yesterday there's only one conclusion to be reached. She was lying yesterday or lying today. The statements issued Thursday and Friday are mutually exclusive.
Here's the deal–no matter why the funds were cut off Komen is responding today to public pressure exerted through social media!
I wrote about this before in relation to legislation the MPAA and RIAA were steamrolling through Congress. As soon as the public spoke, or more succinctly yelled, the bill died a quick death!
This realization has led many countries to clamp down in the Internet. Sometimes it's a temporary lid. In China and North Korea (among others) the control is a long lasting death grip.
Jon Stewart said poor people have shitty lobbyists! Who cares? The Internet has empowered the citizenry. All the rules have changed.


text: Inspired by the Bauhaus movement from the 1910-30s period, Walter Tv Console is a furniture design collection with characteristics from the swing. Giving a contemporary twist to this movement, the Castro design team introduced a way of rethinking the concept by allowing new materials to enrich this collection. It features functional shapes, balanced asymmetry, and bold materials such as brass and glass. For each comportment of this modern console, you can find a double shelf, separated by a mirror feature. Alongside a twist of contemporary lacquered wood, this current furniture collection involves an oasis of materials to make an impact. The modern Walter TV console is the perfect fit to include in the living room area or office design. Assembled by Castro's craftsmanship experts, this design piece can be custom-made to interpret any style. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, and Chinoiserie - the capacity to adapt this TV cabinet are endless.


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The final part of Guy Mannes-Abbott's conversation with Mourid Barghouti about the "poetry of the pavement," Palestinian writers, and the internationality of literature.
VI. Midnight & Other Poems allows Barghouti to emerge as a "poet of the pavement"; repeatedly banished and permanently looking awry at things. Poems of the Pavement is actually the name of his fifth collection published in 1980. "This is the real start of my voice" he once told me before explaining the context -court poets and political rhetoricians- with figurative argumentation. "So, okay: you occupy the autostrat with your poetry, your bombastic tone, but give me the pavement! Poems of the pavement? I am not in the mainstream -I need the pavement. You take the street -you've already taken it, it isn't mine. I'll be confined to this. I'm happy with this" -happy enough to produce six further poetry collections, a 700-page Collected Works, the memoir and book-length poem Midnight -published just after his sixtieth birthday.
This selection from those poems, which includes several from the 'pavement', also finally allows I Saw Ramallah to be read as the memoir of a great poet. After the jolt of Mahmoud Darwish's recent death, Mourid wrote of his friend that he "was at the centre of Arab culture in the 20th century because he was a poet, and a Palestinian." While Darwish was widely considered the greatest living Arab poet, it's a burdensome mantle that Barghouti will be reluctant to assume.
Once, when talking of his admiration for Darwish, he pointed to a shared creative restlessness. "Do you know what the title of his seventh collection was? - when he was, by now, a legend. Attempt No. 7. Just that," he chuckled delightedly, "the number 7 not the word. It is the same with me, poetry should be this attempt."
Meanwhile, nothing should blind us to the depth and range of Palestinian literature, exemplified today in the levity of Randa Jarrar and soul of Adania Shibli. While Jarrar writes in English, Shibli's work is translated into French and Italian though not yet English -excepting a couple of very fine short stories.
Exactly four years since appearing on the Southbank, Mourid's first collection of poems in English was published on the day he returned to read at the Poetry International Festival. Finally, readers of his memoir and stunned listeners to his reading were able to pick up his poems too. Each of them knew they were plucking flowers from the brink of being bombed.
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Obama Uses Fear Of Embassy Attacks To Achieve His Budget Plans – OpEd
By Jim Kouri
An Obama White House report — which was one of the topics of discussion during the weekend news shows — describes the automatic and drastic spending cuts that will take effect at the end of 2012 should the congressional budget battle continue past election day.
The 394-page report highlights the $129 million a year budget that would have gone to maintaining and protecting U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world that will be cut beginning on New Year's Day.
"We're talking about upwards of 400 State Department facilities, some of them located in the world's most dangerous nations," said Mike Baker a political consultant and attorney.
But the budget has nothing to do with embassy security. "Ambassador Chris Stevens did not have a Marine detail in Benghazi, Libya. But White House Senior Advisor and Obama confidante Valerie Jarrett has a full Secret Service detail on vacation in Martha's Vineyard," Democratic pollster Pat Caddell told Big Government.
According to the Obama White House report, the United States will be forced to drastically cut spending for the security and safety of embassies and members of the U.S. Foreign Service. The cuts would be part of a $100 billion program of automatic spending cuts set to begin on Jan. 1, 2013 if Congress doesn't compromise on a new budget.
The White House report was released just after the U.S. ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, and three other Americans were brutally murdered during attacks on the U.S. consulate and a safe house refuge in Benghazi on Tuesday night.
U.S. embassies throughout Muslim nations are being targeted by protesters, who the White House claims were angered by a video produced by a man in California that denigrated the prophet Mohammad. However, most counterterrorism officials and experts on Islam claim the video is merely an excuse for a well-planned terrorist incident to coincide with Tuesday's 9/11 Commemoration in the United States.
The State Department security cuts are but a small part of the massive cuts planned for the military, air traffic control, the FBI, housing and social welfare programs, government salaries and private contracts that "would have a devastating impact on important defense and non-defense programs," according to the report from the White House budget office. Starting in January, about $55 billion per year will be cut from defense spending and continuing for at least nine years.
The report details cuts for 1,200 separate budget line items. The White House said the spending cuts would total $984 billion, and the government would spend $216 billion less in interest payments on the federal debt. Salaries for military personnel and Medicare benefits are exempt, but the cuts will be felt across the board.
Air force and navy aircraft procurement is set for a $4.2 billion cut. Defense department operations and maintenance would lose $4 billion. Pentagon healthcare would be cut by $3 billion. The FBI would lose at least $735 million in salaries and expenses.
"As the administration has made clear, no amount of planning can mitigate the effect of these cuts," the White House budget officer reported. "Sequestration is a blunt and indiscriminate instrument. It is not the responsible way for our nation to achieve deficit reduction."
The report calls the cuts "deeply destructive to national security, domestic investments, and core government functions".
Democrats are stubbornly insisting any deficit-reduction deal includes more taxes, while many Republicans wish to focus on cuts to social programs and government spending, such as the enormously expensive Obamacare, notes economist Philip Weiner.
"Throwing almost a half-billion dollars away on a "green agenda" pipedream [Solyndra] is just one example of fiscal irresponsibility. The current administration uses taxpayers' money as a means to garner more power for themselves and enrich the interests of their friends and big-money contributors," said Weiner.
"Now they're in financial trouble and they expect the taxpayers to bear the brunt of the suffering. That's corruption in my book," he added.


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The Montreal Canadiens will have Jeff Petry back in the lineup tonight as they try to create some breathing room between themselves and the Tampa Bay Lightning atop the Atlantic Division.
Petry, who missed Thursday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes due to the flu, will replace Nathan Beaulieu when Montreal plays host to the San Jose Sharks.
Petry is averaging 22:24 in ice time in nine games since being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.
The Habs have a two point lead on the Bolts atop the Atlantic and have a one-point lead on the St. Louis Blues for top spot overall.
San Jose enters Saturday's action six points back of the Winnipeg Jets for the second wild card seed and five points back of Calgary for the third spot in the Pacific Division.
The Sharks won the only other meeting between the two clubs this season 4-0 on March 2.


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We've been working on a small outdoor project this summer, and I think it's my new favorite! Okay, don't I say that about every project we take on? Seriously though, this DIY outdoor shower has me feeling like we're on vacation… when in fact, we' haven't left our backyard!
Between our kids jumping on the trampoline, feeding turtles from the dock, playing in the sandbox, or just running around being kids, we needed a place for them to rinse off – especially when covered in sand and before jumping into the pool.
Even with that, a good shower after splashing in the pool is something I look forward too. There's just something about a spa or resort when you can shower off in that warm, open air.
When we first bought our home, Chris installed a showerhead that we hooked up to our garden hose… but we definitely didn't do anything fancy with it. It wasn't blocked off for privacy and it was on the side of the house with all of the utilities, including the pool utilities. Though it was a walkthrough to our backyard oasis, this was a side of the house typically avoided.
This time though? We were ready to make even the outdoor shower an oasis.
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DIY Outdoor Shower Ideas on our List for the Ultimate Backyard Oasis:
- Add fencing to create privacy.
- Paint walls, hose, and utilities to blend in.
- Add rain showerhead.
- Create "flooring" with painted tiles and drainage with stones.
- Include storage with shower caddy and DIY hooks.
Transform your everyday garden hose into an immaculate shower experience… outdoors!
Items needed to create an outdoor shower with a garden hose:
- Copper pipe
- 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x MHT Brass Garden Valve with Drop Ear
- 1/2-in Push-to-Connect x 1/2-in FNPT dia 90-Degree Female Adapter Push Fitting
- Garden hose
- Showerhead
- Showerhead extension arm
- One-hole straps
- Sealant tape
How to DIY an outdoor shower with a garden hose:
Connect the showerhead to the showerhead extension arm. Where the arm would attach to the wall, instead thread to the 90-Degree Female Adapter Push Fitting (elbow). Use sealant tape to prevent leaking when threading the showerhead to arm and arm to female push-to-connect.
Using a 1/2" copper pipe (cut to height, if desired, and sanded) connect with the elbow at the top. At the bottom of the copper pipe, connect to the Brass Garden Valve with Drop Ear.
Attach this copper pipe and showerhead to your outside wall (you could attach to a fence or post, as well) with one-hole straps.
Connect your garden hose to the Brass Garden Valve with Drop Ear and test!
Once water is running fine and there aren't any leaks, paint it all to match the wall, if desired.
How to DIY Stencil Paint Patio Stones to Create Outdoor "Tile"
Once we removed the simple $1 cement patio stones from our outdoor shower "area" that we've had for the past couple of years so that we could really create a nicer, oasis outdoor shower – we always had plans to put those patio stones back, after adding in the fence and pea gravel.
But I have to say, Chris came up with the idea to paint the stones first! After finishing up the cement floor in our laundry room with paint and stencils, we realized just how simple an update these two items can make!
We already had all the paint on hand, too. We used the exterior house paint as the white base color (in fact I tried the stencil over the natural cement color and over the white and we liked it over the white better). I also had matte black spray paint leftover from our DIY Grill Table project, so we were ready to go… I just needed a stencil!
I quickly found this set of THREE 12×12 stencils on Amazon (thank you Prime!) and within a couple of days, we were updating the outdoor "tile".
Items needed for outdoor shower tiles:
- Square concrete patio stones
- Base paint, if desired (we used white)
- Mini foam roller
- 12 X 12 Stencil
- Interior/Exterior Spray paint
Stencil Paint Patio Stones to for an Outdoor Shower
I think the steps for painting these cement patio stones are pretty self-explanatory, but first, we laid out a paint cloth because when you get into spray painting, there will definitely have over-spray.
Next, we used a foam roller and our exterior house paint to get a base coat of paint on the cement patio stones. This worked out great, and I already had the house paint out because I was painting the side of the house and the utilities to get them to blend in just a bit.
It certainly helps to get a stencil that perfectly fits the size of the patio stone. That is where these 12 X 12 stencils came in handy. I made sure to search for a size that fit just right so I didn't have to worry about placement.
Before placing the patio stones into the outdoor shower area, we made sure to level the ground, added weed barrier, a layer of pea gravel for drainage, then a layer of white marble rocks before placing the painted paver stones.
Finally, we added in a layer of small white stones around the paver stones to finish off the look.
DIY Wood Hooks
I knew that when creating this outdoor shower oasis, I wanted to add hooks for our towels and swimsuits – instead of just hanging them over the fence. The snag here is that I didn't want a traditional towel bar, and I wanted to keep it slightly rustic and matching with our theme.
Black was going to be the perfect choice. It would tie in the matte black of the showerhead and the shower caddy holding the soap and shampoo. To also keep it in our minimal budget, we decided to DIY wood hooks. With a simple 2 X 2 piece of wood, we were able to create these angled wood hooks, perfect for our outdoor shower, and I'm loving them!
Plus, I used the leftover spray paint to match. (Full DIY coming soon!)
Outdoor Shower Finishing Touches
To keep our outdoor shower a truly serene oasis, I wanted to add in some finishing touches to give it that special feel.
A small bench (which I'm going to give a little makeover too as well) and greenery go a long way in making this space feel more complete.
We also added these black shower caddy shelves (no rust!!) to keep body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Since I wanted to keep all of those toiletries looking fancy as well, I used these BPA free plastic amber pump bottles (I mean, kids will be using these over cement, I didn't want glass) and pulled out my trusty label maker to spruce them up.
What are your thoughts on a DIY outdoor shower? Do you have any other questions that weren't answered in this post? Let me know in a comment below!


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Once a dark art, opposition research comes out of the shadows for 2016 campaigns
By Evan Halper
A man attempts to block a political operative's video camera as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker meets in Washington with members of Congress, K Street representatives and GOP donors. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Joe Biden was not the only one who found himself in crisis when a videotape emerged during the 1988 presidential primary exposing him as a plagiarist.The political operatives who had secretly distributed footage of Sen. Biden passing off the words of a British politician as his own also had a big problem on their hands.
Their disclosure nearly derailed the candidacy of the rival the operatives worked for, Michael S. Dukakis. He fired them and issued a major mea culpa.
Don't expect any such apologies in this year's presidential race.
Political opposition research, once a mostly unmentioned dark art, has turned into a garish, multimillion-dollar enterprise complete with logos, marketing strategies and indiscriminate, real-time streaming of the work product onto social media.


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6 cyl Bristol cars Type 400 to 406 - restoration, repair, maintenance etc |
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Well Large Member,
When I saw the price that Eric was mentioning I thought I would post it, but perhaps there was a little exaggeration in his posting. Small member (nicked) my life! |
I paid @ BCL £166.85 VAT incl ... note this price was for faulty cylinder head gasket if you remember |
What are you talking about? The system is AUTOMATED, nothing is moderated or viewed by me or anyone else before it goes on line, as evidenced by your last barbed post.
The reason your "helpful note" didn't show up was because you tried to post it into a discussion thread that had been closed. You then received an AUTOMATED message letting you know this and the only reason that I knew about it was because of your stroppy reply to the AUTOMATED message, which came to the webmaster. I don't mind helping out new members of the site who have difficulty posting, but I have better things to do with my time than hand hold people who have been using the site for years but can't be bothered to understand how it works. |
Is that correct ? It seems that the price BCL charged was competitive but should have had more instructions if an amateur was fitting it. It seems they made the mistake of assuming a professional mechanic would be fitting the gasket and would notice that it needed a slight modification. Always wrong to assume. I don't mind tackling most mechanical jobs, but things like head gaskets I leave to the professionals. Mainly because it's such a ball ache to strip down and do again if it goes wrong ! I have done loads on motorcycles because they are easy to get to and deal with. Got to know your limits. Last edited by GREG; 20-11-10 at 12:05 PM. Reason: none |
The fact is it needed adapting for Bristol engines. Which might be acceptible if it came from Halfords, but it didn't, it apparently came from Bristol, who say on their web site; "We crave instead integrity of purpose and an unmatched level of engineering perfection." |
Why should I agree to buy a faulty cylinder head gasket ? I ordered and paid it to a company that claim to have 65 years of experience ! Of course I have NOT been informed about the problem and more serious , they didn't know about this problem . As previously written , dozens of cars have this gasket installed and I am the only one to complaint ( as always ) In case I had been informed , I would NEVER accept to buy a faulty goods or a goods that needs to be punched for the simple reason that when you touch it , for sure the supplier will make you immediately responsible of the problem and the loss of warranty . I have never asked for faulty goods or cheap goods when . |
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Many apologies Kevin,
Us old gits are sometime a little curmudgeonly and do not realise peoples sensitivity. The first thing to go as you get older are your social graces, mine seem to have left me with that posting. I love your forum and do contribute when I feel I can help but I only have knowledge of 11 years with a 407. I bought the 407 at a time when I could not walk or drive and it has been a lifeline to me as have the Bristol Community on the Forums. I miss the ascorbic comments of some contributors who no longer appear, at least under the names they started with, keep up the good work, the postings make my day every day and I read all of them avidly. Thank you again, Nick, unlike Greg, small member! |
It is not normal that a "genial director" sells such faulty goods Why don't they sell good cylinder head gaskets ? I have been invited to purchase everything for my Arnolt-Bristol at the factory because of their experience in this particular domain The argument was "who better than us can give you the best result" That was enough to give all my confidence |
Interestingly the gasket on ebay also has this hole missing and appears to have the same date as Eric's ie 23.5.89 so presumably a common source. I just wish there was a simple way of checking "hole or no hole"! Regards Richard |
In my humble opinion , if engineers decided to add an extra hole circa the 6th cylinder ... I may reasonably think that it's because they had an overheating problem or they wanted to improve the cooling Everybody is free to accept if whether or not it's important . But I have a tendency to trust in the experience of engineers who decided to make an extra hole As for me , original gasket is supposed to be as it is in original drawings Is it normal that no recall has been made ? |
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I don't think BCL was selling a defective product. It was a gasket that
worked for BMW and one little hole may make a 10% difference in cooling. The BIG issue was the lack of a satisfactory answer to the client and by sayng he was the only one to complain, it was sort of blaming the customer. I disagree with the comments made that a professional installer would have seen the difference. Maybe.... maybe not. What all this has shown us is that there has been some "overselling" by BCL. They gets their supplies of spares were they can...same as the rest of us. Therefore shopping with BCL, B May, Spencer Lane Jones, the Australian club and others may well be all the same. Claude brought up his hub cap issue...and years later his hub cap is still "under observation" at BCL or perhaps used as an ashtray! A refund or the offer of a discount on future purchases would have been a more appropriate answer. All a matter of communication. Cheers, Dorien |
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Now Eric for once I do agree with you.
It might even have been me that mentioned the BMW 328 but simply as a guess, and because the packaging was written in german, wasn't it? Doesn't someone know both engines, who could resolve this? What did Bristol say? Or did you not ask? Ian. |
BMW 328 seems to be different
I found this web site in Czech Republic http://www.bmw328.net/downloads/ersatzteilliste.pdf |
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If you click the link to other item from the seller of this gasket you will find a listing and contact details for TT Workshops, also a listing for a different pre war BMW gasket. It must either be TT Workshops or someone connected with them who is selling this gasket. Ask seller a question perhaps?
TT have worked on pre war BMW's and Bristol's for as long as I can remember so their thoughts on the matter would be quite interesting. Geoff. |
I am certainly not a BMW 328 expert but there is a Czech website, :: www.bmw328.net :: which offers spares for the BMW 328. On this website there is a picture of the original block and head gasket which I have copied into the attached file and compared with Eric's pictures. Lo and behold to my untrained eyes, the BMW appears also has that elusive hole! Also don't forget that many BMW 328's have Bristol heads. By the way the gasket on the Czech site costs 72 Euros! Hope this is of interest Richard |
A genial director sold me a special cylinder head gasket for £163.3
See photo attached ! When I came to my machine shop with this rarity , the guy was laughing ! First because the thickness of the gasket was about 2.5 mm instead of 1 mm , modifying the volumetric ratio and he told me that copper cylinder head gaskets are not exactely appropriated for high volumetric ratio ( 10:1 in my case ) For the surplus : I have just one right .... to shut up |
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Adimab Expands Bispecific Antibody Offering with Novel CD3 Program
Adimab, LLC, the global leader in the discovery and optimization of fully human monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, today announced that it has used its proprietary antibody discovery technology to generate multiple new anti-CD3 binders which are available for out-licensing. Adimab also announced that it has expanded its collaboration with two current partners to include access to these novel anti-CD3 binders.
Adimab's CD3 program consists of a panel of fully human antibodies against CD3; the binders were originally discovered using Adimab's proprietary B cell isolation process and then significantly enhanced using Adimab's optimization capabilities. Adimab will be licensing these anti-CD3 binders on a non-exclusive basis for use in bispecific antibodies, with binding partners coming either from Adimab or its licensees.
Under the terms of the aforementioned agreements, each partner has the ability to incorporate Adimab's anti-CD3 binders into their own therapeutic bispecific molecules, or have Adimab design anti-CD3-based bispecifics for them.
"Our novel CD3 program expands the range of solutions we can offer to our partners," said Guy Van Meter, Vice President of Business Development of Adimab. "Bispecific therapeutics are a very important aspect of our business and our new CD3 program, as well as our common light chain capabilities, have been of significant interest to many of our partners."
"Adimab continues to evolve and improve the platform, with the goal to be the industry's premier independent technology provider in the antibody discovery space for the next decade. Adimab is not pursuing an internal product pipeline, and therefore focuses significant effort on technology development and improvements," said Tillman Gerngross, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Adimab. "Adimab's new B cell isolation process combined with the Adimab optimization capabilities can be applied to very challenging targets and still allow for dramatic enhancements to potential leads. This new approach will enable the generation of therapeutic programs for a broader range of targets."
Over the past seven years, Adimab has established funded discovery collaborations with over 35 companies. Adimab's funded discovery partners include Novo Nordisk, Biogen, GSK, Roche, Novartis, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Celgene, Gilead, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, Sanofi and others. Adimab has also partnered with many mid-size and early-stage venture-backed companies, including Merrimack, Five Prime, Jounce, Innovent, Alector, Acceleron, Oncothyreon, Surface Oncology, Potenza, Arsanis and others, as well as academic institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering and MD Anderson. In addition to funded discovery programs, the Adimab antibody discovery and optimization platform and custom antibody libraries have been transferred to Merck, Novo Nordisk, Biogen, and GSK for internal use.
About Adimab
Adimab's integrated antibody discovery and optimization platform provides unprecedented speed from antigen to purified, full-length human IgGs. Adimab offers fundamental advantages by delivering diverse panels of therapeutically relevant antibodies that meet the most aggressive standards for affinity, epitope coverage, species cross-reactivity and developability. Adimab enables its partners to rapidly expand their biologics pipelines through a broad spectrum of technology access arrangements.
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VP of Business Development
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Immersed in vintage synths and saturated with layer upon layer of sound, German music project Clear Coast offers a compelling first single off their newest EP. Lovers of the synthpop, new wave flavors of New Order and Depeche Mode might discover a new romance with Clear Coast.
Departure is a depiction, in word and sound, of nostalgia. Vintage synths singing light, repetitive melodies seem to invite a kind of rumination. Departure narrates a character looking back with longing on his past, wishing to return, yet with hope and anticipation of what is yet undiscovered in the future. It's not a moody, melancholy nostalgia. The bright synthesized melodies emote a youthful lightness that picks us up and sweeps us away into happy, yet un-relivable, memories. And that is kind of sad.
The bass beat and tempo drive the song forward, hinting at the romantic and idealistic tones we knew of 80s synthpop. The depth and quality of the male lead vocals pull us to the alternative, grittier flavors of present-day Indie tones that get me reaching for my playlist add. When I hear Departure, there's nothing I want more than to take a long drive on a rainy night, reminiscing on the warm things of old, the wipers on the wet windshield moving back and forth to the beat.
A further reason to become a fan of Clear Coast, the German band is comprised of three buddies who have been making and releasing music together for at least the past three years. The band writes, produces, and records all of their own work. Genuine, authentic, kick-ass Indie.
Departure is the lead single from Clear Coast's second EP, which will be fully released this summer of 2022. If you're in the neighborhood, watch for live performances in the works for this summer and fall.


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When asked to think of the seaside, many will automatically recall the over-popular Port's of the North Coast. However for many, the seaside and a good coastal drive, is one along the long meandering roads of the Irish Sea – me included.
Those living in rural parts of the country will be no stranger to a Tractor Run – this I can be certain of – for the rest of the population however I hope to enlighten you to a laid back tradition that brings the rural community together, usually in the name of charity.


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Tofurky Nutrition Facts – Tofurky, this is a product brand of Turtle Island Foods, a family company that was founded in 1980, where its origin was when the founder of this company made tempeh for a friend. A vegetarian and vegan alternative to turkey, this is a product they are very well known and passionate about. Indeed, this company is famous for its meat products, but they also produce meat-free food.
Tofurky grilled meat products are served with different flavors. This basic roast is made from wheat gluten, canola oil, tofu and a combination of spices and flavors. Now tofurky roasts are easy to find and find, and their ingredients are the best choice for those of you who want to vacation. Because their food is well known, now we look at how nutritious tofurky products are.
Tofurky Nutrition Facts
The following nutritional information for tofurkey is provided by the USDA for every 147 grams of roasted Tofurkey. So, you can compare when you want to enjoy grilled Tofurky food.
Calorie content: 300 calories, fat: 10, Sodium: 670 mg, Fiber as much: 2.1 grams, carbohydrates as much as 19 grams, sugar as much as 2 grams, and contains 33 grams of protein.
Also see: How Much Protein Is Too Much?
1. Carbohydrates in Tofurky
Based on data from the USDA, 147 grams of vegetable roast and the filling (which is rolled in the meat) provides 300 calories of calories, besides that it also contains 19 grams of carbohydrates. The rest is sugar and fiber, each of which is 2 grams. While the rest is starch.
The data above does not include what's in the broth. Meat broth provides an additional 40 calories of calories, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of fiber.
2. Fats in Tofurky
Talking about the fat present in tofurky, for one serving of tofurkey provides 10 grams of fat, and about 1.5 grams is saturated fat. While polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats are not known, in this case the USDA as the authority on these nutrients does not provide information.
However, the roasts that are served use canola oil, which is both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and these are considered healthy fats.
3. Protein in a serving of Tofurky
One serving of Tofurky provides 33 grams of protein. This food has a filling made from brown rice which contains protein, besides that the meat is made with tofu which also contains protein. For comparison, one serving of turkey provides 24 grams of protein.
4. Vitamins and Minerals in a tofurky serving
A serving of roasted Tofurky with filling provides as much vitamins and minerals: 2.8 grams of iron, 900 mg of potassium, and this already meets 20% of our daily needs. While 2.8 grams of iron is to meet 15% of our daily needs. You should also know that one serving of plant-based roasts provides 670 mg of sodium or 30% of our daily recommendation.
That's some of the nutrients in a serving of Tofurkey roast. This must be known so that you understand how much food should be consumed for daily nutritional needs.
Also see: How Many Calories are in a Kiwi
Health Benefits of Tofurky
What are the health benefits of Tofurky? Actually, there are not many studies that examine the benefits of tofurky, but there are studies that provide information about the benefits of the basic ingredients of making Tofurky such as the benefits of brown rice and the health benefits of tofu. Additionally, plant-based foods have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
Here are some of the benefits that have been collected:
1. Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
A diet high in plant-based or vegan is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. A 2018 study published in the journal Clinical Cardiology found that plant-based diets reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study consumed plant-based foods such as vegetables, raw fruit, whole grains, avocados and they had increased blood pressure. The systolic reading fell by 16.6 mmHg and the diastolic also decreased at 9.1 mmHg. Participants also experienced decreased levels of bad koelsterol in their bodies. That is, it is useful in preventing diseases related to the heart.
2. Tofurky Benefits for Risk of Cancer
The benefits of toforky roasts reduce the risk of cancer. Research reveals that those who follow a vegetarian and vegan diet have a lower risk of cancer. The results showed that there was a reduction in the risk level of cancer by 10-12%.
3. Consuming Tofurky reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
Some studies say that a plant-rich or plant-based diet can benefit people with type 2 diabetes. These foods will reduce blood sugar levels, and control blood glucose levels.
Research suggests that a diet that focuses on plant-based foods, protein, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fats, and unrefined carbohydrates can reduce insulin resistance, promote a healthy weight and increase blood sugar levels.
4. Tofurky contains Isoflavones, good for health
Tofurky is food made from tofu, and tofu is processed food from soybeans. Soybeans are a food rich in isoflavones, which are a phytoestrogen which has similarities with the hormone estrogen. It is useful for improving certain health, such as preventing certain cancers, reducing the risk of heart disease. Among the cancers that can be prevented are breast and prostate cancer.
5. Provides Antioxidants and Fiber
Furthermore, the benefits of tofurky based on the ingredients they are made of are related to the presence of antioxidants. Tofurky filling is brown rice which is rich in antioxidants, chemical compounds, fiber, and several other compounds present in the rice bran or layer. These contents are all related to health benefits for the heart, weight loss, and provide benefits for digestion.
Also read: What is Dermatitis, Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat
Potential Allergies
The ingredients in Tofurky can sometimes trigger allergies, especially tofu. Tofu is one of the allergens in nature that can cause allergy symptoms. Among allergy symptoms are itching in the mouth area to severe symptoms such as anaphylaxis which can be life threatening. Those of you who are allergic to soy, milk, beans, and other foods also have the potential to cause allergies to tofurky.
Wheat is another ingredient that can cause allergies too. Anyone who is allergic to wheat should not consume Tofurky because this food is made from wheat and soybeans. Baked ham tofurky is also made from wheat which has a potential for allergies.
Adverse Effects of Eating Tofurky
Tofurky sometimes also has bad effects that you should keep away from. If you are among those who are sensitive to non-celiac gluten or have celiac disease, including those of you who are following a gluten free diet, then this plant-based food or Tofurky is not the best choice for you because it contains gluten.
Depression medications (MAOIs) can also interact with fermented soy products, and tofurky is a food made from soy (an ingredient in tofu). If you are taking depression medications (MAOIs) you should limit or avoid these foods. If you want to consume it, then consult your doctor.
Then, those using the blood retailer walfarin, they should also avoid soy products because it can interact with blood-thinning drugs such as tamoxifen, (used in breast cancer treatment), hormonal medications, raloxifene, and some drugs used to prevent osteoporosis.


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CSUN baseball falls to UC Riverside in game one of the four-game series
April 17, 2021
For the second time in the game, the Matadors found themselves trailing the Highlanders with just three outs to work with.
After Bobby Silvis and Mason Le were retired to start the inning, Ryan Ball walked on a 3-2 count. Then Kai Moody singled on an 0-2 pitch, putting runners on first and second for Blake Doremus. After three balls to Doremus, Highlanders' pitcher Jake Lachemann battled back to a 3-2 count, only to walk Doremus on the next pitch.
CSUN had the bases loaded with two outs and Carlos Arellano coming to the plate. The first pitch was thrown: strike one. Then the second pitch: strike two. And on the third pitch, Arrellano swung and hit a ground ball toward second base.
Arellano sprinted to first base, but the second baseman was able to cleanly field the ball and the throw beat him to the bag. The game was over.
CSUN battled to tie or take the lead three other times up until that point, but they weren't able to do it a fourth time as UC Riverside took game one of the four-game series by a score of 6-5.
"That was a tough loss. I felt the fight from the ninth inning on was really good for our team," head coach Dave Serrano said. "I shared with them that even though we didn't score in the last inning, I'll take that fight every inning throughout a weekend series. Even though we weren't rewarded with a run, we were in battle mode from the ninth inning on."
The game started as a pitching duel, with both starting pitchers blanking the other team's lineup for the first four innings of the game.
In the fifth inning, the Matadors jumped out to a 2-0 lead with an RBI-double from Ball and an RBI-single from Moody. In the sixth, the Highlanders came back to tie it before Denzel Clarke hit a solo home run in the bottom of the inning to put the Matadors back on top.
In the seventh inning, the Highlanders doubled and walked, which chased CSUN starting pitcher Blake Sodersten from the game. Serrano went to Jackson Cunningham to try to get out of the jam with one out in the inning.
On the first pitch Cunningham threw, Nathan Webb swung and hit a home run to left field, giving the Highlanders a 5-3 lead and closing the book on Sodersten, who was credited for two of the three runs allowed.
He finished his day throwing 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks.
"I think there were spurts that Blake was really good, and there were spurts where he kind of lost a little bit," Serrano said.
The score held until the bottom of the ninth as CSUN had three outs to score two runs.
Clarke led off the inning with a double on a 3-2 pitch. Robert Bullard, who was pinch-hitting, then followed with a triple to cut the Highlanders' lead to one.
After a ground out to third base by pinch hitter Jayson Newman, Le stepped to the plate. On the first pitch, Le hit a deep fly ball to left field, but the Highlanders were able to record the out. However, it was deep enough for Bullard to score the tying run, as the Matadors took the game into extra innings.
Neither team scored in the 10th inning, but CSUN did leave two runners on base. In the top of the 11th, the Highlanders took the lead on a sacrifice fly to center field after two singles, a throwing error, and an intentional walk loaded the bases.
With the loss, the Matadors dropped to 6-11 on the season.
"We jumped out to a two-run lead with a Friday starter on the mound, from that point on I think we gave them five free passes," Serrano said. "You can't do that to win a Friday night game and you can't do that to win in college baseball. Some good things happened but it's the complete baseball game and we didn't play the complete baseball game. We gave them too much again, put our backs against the wall and fought, but the game wasn't going to reward us late."
They will face UC Riverside again in a doubleheader on Saturday. Serrano said he is challenging the team to show up and battle in game two and three after a tough loss on Friday and season-long struggles in Saturday games.
"What team is going to show up tomorrow," Serrano said. "The team that has had their tail between the legs on Saturday and hasn't played good baseball or a team that's going to fight from the first pitch to the last pitch, however long that is later in the day tomorrow."


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How to use the BOT editor
Home > User guide > BOT > How to use the BOT editor
How to use "BOT Editor" that needs to create a BOT and the procedure to create a concrete BOT are posted.
- 1. Description of terms
- 2. BOT editor menu
- 3. How to use BOT Editor
- 3.1. Operate a Virtual browser
- 3.2. Operate a Page
- 3.3. Operate a Task
- 3.4. Operate Data
- 3.5. Perform repeated processing
- 3.6. Perform a conditional branch
- 3.7. Execute JavaScript
- 3.8. Use the data viewer
- 3.9. Change the Settings of BOT
- 3.10. File Operation
- 3.11. Extensions
- 3.12. Take a screenshot
- 3.13. Causes and Solutions of the Error When Executing BOT
Description of terms
BOT | Refers to a robot that execute tasks in order. |
BOT Editor | Refers to the screen that is used to make a BOT. |
Virtual browser | Refers to the browser that is displayed on the BOT Editor screen, which is used to create a BOT. |
Page | Refers to the web page to be operated. |
Task | Refers to one operation that a BOT executes. |
Data | Refers to the data that a BOT uses during operation. |
BOT editor menu
Explains what you can do with the editor menu.
- New: You can select it once you have recorded the task. Create a new BOT. * 1
- Save: You can select it once you have recorded the task. Save the task and the settings of the BOT. * 2
- Set: Open the setting page of the BOT.
- Share: Allows you to share an open virtual browser. You can share your with anyone by sharing the URL. * 3
- Guide:Open a new window and show this page(How to use the BOT editor)
- Exit: Exits the BOT editor.
- Minimize the editor menu.
- The operating time of the virtual browser. * 4
- Move the task position (13).
- Record your browser operations. Press the button again to cancel it.
- Execute while requiring the task's screenshot. Press the button again to cancel it.
- Start: You can set the input value.
- Recorded task.
- The task position.
- Finish: Screenshot settings and BOT will be saved.
- The data stored in the data viewer. Open the data viewer from "Viewer".
* 1 The currently open BOT will be closed without being saved when you create a new BOT.
* 2 Only on the first save, you can edit the "Email Notification Settings" on the editor. This setting can be changed at any time from the BOT details. See "Email Notification" to know more about how to edit it.
* 3 The virtual browser is synchronized in real-time with the sharing partner (displayed as "receiver"). Only the BOT owner can operate the virtual browser.
* 4 "The virtual browser is stopping." is displayed when the virtual browser is stopped.
How to use BOT Editor
Introducing how to use "BOT Editor", which is used to create a BOT.
The operations that you perform on the "Virtual browser" in the BOT Editor, or on the "Page", are automatically recorded as "Task". And, the value that you input is also automatically stored as "Data".
Operate a Page
- Click an element
- Get the value in the element
- Get the URL of the link
- Get the attribute value of the element
- Get the overview of the selection range
- Expand the selected range
- Get list data
- Input a value in the text box
- Input a value in the select box
- Input a value in the check box
- Input a value in the radio button
- Mass enter list data values into several text boxes
- Investigate an element
- Record the operation by specifying the ID


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When I meet new clients, I always ask about whether or not they have been subjected to domestic violence.
Sometimes they say no, but later reveal that in their families, past relationships, or current relationships there is yelling, pushing, or controlling behaviors. I am surprised at how many people still don't understand that THIS IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Since October is Domestic Violence Month, I'd like to take the time to explain what is meant by "domestic violence" so that people who are experiencing it, know of others who are experiencing it, or are perpetrating it can see it for what it is and perhaps take steps to stop it.
Let's start with a definition.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors by one partner against another in an intimate relationship. This includes any emotional, financial, sexual, and physical abuse or neglect designed to exert control over the another. (Abuse can be mutual). Examples of abusive behaviors are things like:
- name calling
- humiliation
- preventing you from going where you want to go
- isolating you from others
- controlling your access to money and/or transportation
- denying or discouraging you from having a work, school or social life
- making threats against you or your children
- using looks, threats, or yelling to intimidate or control you
- punching, kicking, pushing, biting, or choking
- displaying weapons
- hurting pets
- smashing or destroying things
- using religion, culture or male dominance to justify having power over you
- blaming you for causing the abuse
- denying you access to food, medicine, or sleep
- forcing you to have sex when or in ways you don't want to
One reason why some people don't see themselves as victims of domestic violence is because there is no hitting.
Violence doesn't have to be physical to be damaging.
If even one of the things listed above is happening in your relationship, it's time to get help. Healthy relationships are equal partnerships where both people share power and responsibility.
Still not sure if your relationship is healthy? Here are more clues.
The cycle of abuse starts with a honeymoon phase.
Relationships tend to move very fast and start off like a fairy tale. Abusers tend to be very charming and skilled at making the victim feel very special and loved. Next the tension builds. It starts with little irritations and communication breaks downs. The victim feels like she's walking on eggshells and feels responsible for smoothing things over. The tension becomes too much and an explosion happens. This could be verbal, sexual or physical. When it's all over the abuser is very apologetic and promises never to do it again. There are usually excuses that blame the victim. The abuser gives gifts, says things or does things that are usually quite grand and makes things alright again. A period of calm follows where the abuser seems to be honoring the promise to change. Then the cycle begins all over again.
If this sounds like your relationship, help is available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. They can point you to local resources that can help you find a support group, create a safety plan, learn about protective orders, learn about pressing charges, get financial help for medical bills related to assault, find emergency shelter, or just learn more about domestic violence. Talking to someone doesn't mean you have to leave the relationship. That's up to you, but it can be the first step to having a healthy future.
Laura Giles is a contributing blogger for JenningsWire.


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Starbucks is preparing to take up one of its biggest challenges yet: opening its first store in Italy, the birthplace of the espresso.
The coffee chain recently announced that its first store will open in Milan in 2017, and acknowledged the "unique challenges" it will face entering the epicenter of European coffee culture.
"Our first store will be designed with painstaking detail and great respect for the Italian people and coffee culture," Starbucks chair and CEO Howard Schultz said in a press release Monday. "We're going to try, with great humility and respect, to share what we've been doing and what we've learned,"
The long-awaited opening is a symbolic move for Starbucks. Schultz was inspired to bring espresso drinks back to the United States after visiting the country in the 1980s.
The coffee chain currently has 2,400 stores in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (approximately 10 percent of its stores globally), but has not had an easy time introducing its trademark drinks, like the Frappuccino, to the international market.
Starbucks reported its first profit in Britain only last year after being in the market for 17 years. In 2008 the chain announced it would be closing the majority of its stores in Australia – another country that takes its coffee very seriously – giving some insight into why it has taken Starbucks 45 years to venture into the Italian market.
The company, which has 22,000 branches in 67 different countries, believes Europe is "a critically important" place for growth, according to reporting from the New York Times. In 2012, Starbucks's chief financial officer, Troy Alstead, told the Times that he knows the coffee chain "can have a bigger impact" on the continent.
China has proven to be Starbucks's largest market outside the US, with 3,400 new coffee shops planned to open by 2019. But in countries with deep roots in cafe culture, the chain has adapted by changing recipes and styles of service.
In France, for example, the stores added additional seating to accommodate the country's leisurely coffee drinkers; in England, baristas have added additional shots of espresso to lattes, because the English found the American recipe to be too watery.
As for Italy, Starbucks said it is confident Italians are "ready to live the Starbucks experience."


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Odisha Man Creates 25 Acres of Mangrove Forest in 12 Years, Saves Village From Cyclones
Bijay Kumar Kabi, director at Action for Protection of Wild Animals in Odisha planted a mangrove forest to prevent Badakot village from being eroded by cyclones
One of India's worst climate hotspots, Odisha experiences floods, cyclones, storms, droughts, among other natural disasters. With extreme weather conditions, the 492 km stretch coast spread across six coastal districts have seen heavy land erosion in the past.
Kendrapara is among the six districts in the most vulnerable hotspots—namely Pentha, Gahirmatha and Satabhya—that witness high erosion.
"The impact is so serious that since the 1970s, five villages have washed away in the sea. The government relocated the villagers to neighbouring locations. It is not a new concept for locals. One of the fresh instances is around 2017-18 when five villages from Satbhaya gram panchayat vanished from the map. Over 700 locals were moved to Bagapatia village by the government," says Bijay Kumar Kabi, an environmentalist.
Bijay says that the government tried to install geosynthetic tubes to prevent soil erosion along the boundaries, but it could not stop it. "No technology can withstand the severity of the climate. Only nature can protect us from such devastation," he adds.
Khirokot is one such village that was devoured by the sea in the 1970s after a super cyclone caused heavy erosion. It caused villagers to shift to the nearby Badakot village about five km from it. The village located between the mouth of the sea and the brackish river started witnessing the same phenomenon due to cyclones. The Bhitarkanika National Park lies adjacent to the settlement.
In 2008, Bijay visited Badakot, only to learn that about 300 meters across the 2 km coastal stretch had disappeared. The villagers were once again staring at the same fears and threats for their survival.
However, 12 years of consistent efforts put in by Bijay has scripted a success story. It has saved the village from land erosion. The massive task was achieved by planting 15,000 mangroves to create the natural barrier in 25 acres of barren land. He shares with The Better India about his Herculean feat.
Creating a forest fence
The natural coastal forest acts as a strong fence to take the harsh impact of extreme weather conditions and prevents land erosion.
"We planted 15,000, but they have increased to more than 50,000 trees over the years," Bijay says with pride adding, "Thanks to the sincere efforts of the villagers who guarded the forest for years. The villagers now wake up to the green forest with birds chirping and biodiversity flourishing in the habitat created with 32 species of mangroves."
The mangrove ecosystem is flourishing with species like Avicnnia, Kandelia, Rhizora, among others. It has also become popular for wildlife sightings such as one hyena, a wild boar, reptiles, and migratory birds.
Bijay, a native of Kendrapara, belongs to a farming family and founded the Action for Protection of Wild Animals (APOWA) to work towards wild animals and environmental issues. Bijay learned about the threats faced by the village and decided to support them with the conservation bid.
"I have been a witness to the wrath of environmental disasters and experienced its consequences all my life. I know that mangroves are the only solution to the problem. Many mangrove forests were lost due to repeated disasters but its role in reducing the impact of cyclones on human lives is vital," he adds.
Citing an example, he says, "In 1999, the super cyclone killed 10,000 in the Jagatsinghpur district as the water swelled up to 20 feet high. Even parts of Kendrapara having mangroves lost 2,000 lives. The cyclone intensity remained the same in both the areas, but a lesser intensity was experienced in the latter." He adds that the incident made him and the locals realise the importance of mangroves.
He started mobilising locals and creating awareness about mangroves and its plantation. Bijay shared seeds to create saplings. However, it was not a smooth experience. "People did not believe that planting mangroves will help reduce the impact. It became difficult to convince the villagers about the role played by forests to protect coasts. Moreover, it was challenging to convince the residents and make them believe that a forest could be created by planting mangroves," he adds.
Barren land turns into lush green forest
The village folk, officials from the forest department and Bijay started the process of planting the forests. As the work picked up, more residents joined in the programme. "People started visiting and watched the work progress. Eventually, villagers took an active part and even started working rotating shifts to protect the forest from damages and anthropogenic threats such as tree felling. For seven long years, the villagers put sincere efforts by acting as a social fence for the forest. Mangroves grow slowly, and it was a long wait before the results became visible," he adds.
Bijay says that slowly as the grass started growing around the trees and weeds flourished, it became a rich source of fodder for cattle. "The backwaters and river area near the roots of mangroves became fishing zones as fish bred in a conducive habitat. The villagers started generating a livelihood from it," he adds.
As ecosystems thrived, the efforts started bearing results. "The area witnesses cyclones every year. But there has been no more land erosion since 2016. The trees have propagated to about 50,000, acting as a robust fence from heavy tides and cyclones," he tells The Better India.
'Fears of losing a village are lost'
"In 2000, the area where the trees stand was completely barren. There was not a single wooden stick in the vicinity. The erosion of villages forced migration and water entering the houses during cyclones became a common phenomenon," says Niranjan Swain, head of the village.
Praising the efforts put by Bijay, Niranjan says, "We do not know how the environmentalists managed to establish a massive forest with no money from the villagers. The villagers only helped in planting at times."
He adds that the efforts benefit all as the trees are green through the year, the cool breeze keeps the local temperatures low during summers, and riverside erosion stopped. "Our fears of losing our village have vanished forever. The cyclone Fani in 2019 did not cause any major damage to the village as the brunt of it was absorbed by the mangrove forest," Niranjan adds.
Bijay says that the forest has matured over the years and residents from neighbouring villagers are approaching him wanting to replicate the model.
However, Niranjan is worried about the illegal tree cutting and exploitation of the forest resources by neighbouring villages.
The 70-year-old says, "I am very old now and probably have 10 years of life left, but I will protect the forest from threats until the last day of my life."
Edited by Yoshita Rao
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The Court of Cassation, with judgment No. 1394 filed on 22 January 2020, once again drew attention to the use and potential abuse of leave to assist disabled family members pursuant to Article 33, paragraph 3, of Law No. 104 of 1992. In particular, the Supreme Court, in affirming the principle that such leave is granted "in order to assist the disabled person and in a direct causal relationship with that assistance", has ruled out that they may be used "merely as compensation for the energy used by the employee for that assistance".
The facts
The Court of Appeal of L'Aquila upheld the decision of the Court of Pescara where the latter had considered it lawful to dismiss a worker for just cause for abusing his leave under Article 33 paragraph 3 of Law No. 104/1992.
The District Court found evidence of four instances of abuse of leave by the employee, in light of a report from an investigating agency (commissioned by the employer). In particular, it had been demonstrated that out of four days of leave, the employee had gone to the home of their disabled father for only 15 minutes on only one of the four days.
Against the decision of the Court of Appeal, the worker appealed to the Court of Cassation on the sole ground of appeal, alleging infringement and misapplication of Article 33 paragraph 3 of Law No. 104 of 1992. Specifically, the worker pointed out that the rule referred to does not impose a necessary time connection between the period of the leave and the period of direct assistance to the disabled family member.
The decision of the Court of Cassation
The Court of Cassation, in rejecting the appeal and confirming the lawfulness of the dismissal for just cause, recalled a well-established trend in the case law according to which "on the basis of the rationale of Law No. 104 of 1992, Article 33, paragraph 3, which attributes to the employee (…) who assists a disabled person in a serious situation (…) the right to three days' paid monthly leave, covered by imputed contributions, it is necessary that the absence from work is directly related to the need for which the right is recognised, i.e. assistance to the disabled person". (See Court of Cassation No. 1529/2019; Court of Cassation No. 8310/2019; Court of Cassation No. 17968/2016; Court of Cassation No. 9217/2016; Court of Cassation No. 8784/2015)
The Supreme Court emphasises that the concept of assistance – even if it is to be understood in a broad sense (since it may also consist in carrying out tasks of an administrative, practical or any nature) – cannot in any event disregard the existence of a direct causal relationship with the interest of the assisted family member (See Judgement of the Court of Cassation No. 23891/2018).
Therefore, the Supreme Court continues, "an employee who does not make use of the leave provided for by the aforementioned Article 33, in line with the function of the same Article, commits an abuse of the right in that it deprives the employer of the job performance in violation of the trust placed in the employee and constitutes, with respect to the social security fund providing the salary compensation, an undue receipt of the allowance and a misuse of the welfare intervention" (see Court of Cassation No. 17968/2016).
The Court of Cassation, in the judgment in question, also confirms its case law regarding the lawfulness for the employer to use investigative agencies to monitor its employees. This, especially during periods of suspension of the employment relationship, when becoming aware of the worker's behaviour, which, although unrelated to the performance of the work activity, is relevant from the point of view of the correct fulfilment of the obligations deriving from the employment relationship (See Court of Cassation No. 18411/2019).
In view of the above, no function other than that of assistance to the family member with a disability can be attributed to the leave to assist this family member or that is in any case in direct causal relation to it.
It is therefore to be excluded that the leave pursuant to Article 33, paragraph 3, Law 104/1992 may have a purely compensatory or restorative function of the energy used by the worker for the assistance provided.
Therefore, according to the content of the judgment in question, where an employee uses the leave in question for purposes other than those referred to above, they will be committing an abuse of rights which is also relevant from a disciplinary point of view and which will make it lawful for the employer to dismiss them for just cause.
The case law is united in believing that employers have the right to hire a private investigator to make sure that the leaves referred to in Law no. 104/92 are not improperly used by the employees. In fact, these leaves cannot be used to meet personal needs (such as dance nights or vacations), since this type of conduct is an "abuse of rights" that infringes the principles of fairness and good faith underlying a normal employment relationship.


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Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women of the Bridgnorth area who died during the two World Wars.
Charles Harley was born in Alveley in 1898 and was baptised at the Parish Church on 29th May. He was the son of Charles Harley, wheelwright and (later) innkeeper, and his wife, Jane. In 1911 Charles junior was living with his Uncle and Aunt at Franche, nr. Kidderminster - presumably so that he could attend school there.
Charles served with the 14th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment. He was killed in action on 25th March, 1918, at the Battle of Bapaume (1st Somme, 1918). He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Private Charles M. Harley, 46212 Worcs. Regt. was awarded the Victory and British Medals.
This memorial has mostly been compiled from official sources. It would be good to be able to expand it with more personal material - memories, stories, photos, etc. If you have any suitable material or any corrections please contact Greg. For news of updates follow @BridgnorthHeros on Twitter.


text: My second installment of The Thin Line, a street photography exhibit, is up at the Portico in Downtown Tampa, FL through September 2018. I will hold an artist talk as part of Tampa's 4th Friday events on August 24, 2018 starting at 6pm. The Portico also holds their open mic event at the same time which makes it a nice interactive environment. I hope you can join me. More information on the project can be found at www.thethinlineproject.com .


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British canoeist Mallory Franklin is the new European Champion in women's canoe and Czech paddler Vit Prindiš won in men's kayak event on the final day of the championships in Pau, France.
24-year-old Franklin produced a superb run in the women's canoe final, finishing more than 10 seconds ahead of Nuria Vilarrubla from Spain, and was more than 15 seconds ahead of teammate Kimberley Woods.
Franklin has a great history on the venue in Pau. She won at a world cup race here in France and also won the world championship title in 2017.
"It was a really good run. I really enjoyed it. From the start I said I will go for it and try really hard and it came off," Franklin said.
"It's really good. I've actually won every international I've done here. Apparently I can race here quite well."
In a tough men's kayak final Czech Vit Prindiš showed the best run to win the gold medal and his first senior European Champion title. He already has two silver medals from the 2014 European Championships in Vienna and 2018 European Championships in Prague.
"I am super happy, because I had four really good runs here in Pau. I did not do any mistake. I worked through my plan," Prindis said.
"You never know here in Pau, because the water is really tricky. I am really happy that I managed it and that I have my first title in seniors, after a few years when I was second."
Dariusz Popiela from Poland won the silver medal, his second individual silver medal at European Championships, and young French kayaker Quentin Burgi won the bronze medal to much delight of the crowd on the river bank.
Czech Republic was the most successful team of the championships with three gold medals and one bronze medal. Great Britain won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze, while Slovenia finished third on the medals table with two gold and one silver medal.
France concluded the championships with one gold, two silver and one bronze medal. Germany had two silver and one bronze medal, while Spain and Poland each won one silver medal at this year's European Championships.
The 2020 ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships will be held at the Olympic course in London - Lee Valley.


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Evelyn L. Christopherson, age 78, of Three Rivers, died Saturday July 30, 2010 at Riverview Manor. She was born near Alcester, SD on Dec. 7, 1932 the daughter of David and Edith (Allfree) Lundberg. She graduated from Alcester High School in 1950, and attended business school in Aberdeen, SD. She moved to Three Rivers in 1954 and was employed as a bookkeeper by the Farm Bureau, and later by the Three Rivers Hospital. Evelyn was a member of the Three Rivers Bible Church where she taught Sunday school from 1954 until 2002. She was a volunteer for the Three Rivers Hospital Auxiliary; the Three Rivers Area Mentoring program; and worked as an election worker for city and school elections..
Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Deborah Christopherson of Williamston, MI; 2 brothers, Bruce (Annette) Lundberg of Three Rivers and Ray (Nancy) Lundberg of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Don Lundberg; and a sister, Amanda Lundberg.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday August 4, 2011 at the Three Rivers Bible Church with Pastor Jay Bailey officiating, followed a gathering in the social room of the church. A private interment of ashes will take place later in South Dakota. Memorials may be directed to the Three Rivers Bible Church or the Lights of Love project at Three Rivers Health. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel. An online register is available at www.efhchapel.com


text: Access to Perth and Adams impacted by Wilderness Area proposal February 11th, 2020 2002-04-25T13:12:38+12:00 The Department of Conservation is proposing two new wilderness areas on the West Coast. The proposed Adams wilderness area is of concern to kayakers with respect to the Perth, Upper Wanganui and Adams rivers. DoC have provided a useful background paper and a specific information pack on the Adams area which recognise the Perth and Upper Wanganui as world-class adventure kayaking sections. The proposal affects access to the Perth above Scone Hut, the Adams River and the Upper Wanganui river. The NZRCA encourages kayakers to make submissions requesting access to these sections for current and future generations of paddlers. Kayakers have already lost access to the Upper Landsborough (Hooker-Landsborough Wilderness Area) and the Karangarua (old airstrip at Cassel Flat, Westland Tai Poutini National Park), and arguably the Waipara (Olivine Wilderness Area), the best day-trip landing in the Karamea (above Roaring Lion, Tasman Wilderness Area), and air access was threatened during the drafting of the Kahurangi National Park Conservation Management Plan. Submissions are due May 10 (Submission form (PDF,63k)). Details of the proposal and the NZRCA's concerns are in Access / The Adams Wilderness Area. Update: 13 May, the NZRCA's submission regarding access to the Perth, Upper Wanganui and Adams rivers is online. Update: 15 August, corrected URLs after DoC website rearrangement. Update: 17 September 2003, corrected URLs after additional DoC website rearrangement. Access


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Dead Staffordshire Bull Terrier Found Cable Tied & Stuffed In Backpack
Distressing photos show how a dead Staffie was found shoved in a rucksack with its paws tied together with cables.
The dog was discovered wrapped in a child's duvet and gaffe tape – deliberately placed deep in undergrowth in woods. He had bruising inside his mouth but it was not clear how he died, the RSPCA said.
The animal welfare organisation has launched an investigation following the gruesome discovery by a tree surgeon near Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest.
RSCPA inspector Penny Baker said: 'He was found in a large, brand new zipped-up rucksack.
'He was in normal bodily condition with some scabbing around his groin area and bruising inside his mouth but it is not clear how he died. 'I'd be interested to know where this dog has come from and how he ended up buried in a bag with his legs bound together.
'If anyone recognises him, knows where he may have come from, or saw anything suspicious in the area when the body was dumped then I'd really like to hear from them.
'Anyone with any information which could help our investigation should contact the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.' The male Staffordshire bull terrier was not microchipped so it has not been possible to find out where he came from, or who owned him before his death.


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The first HAL LCA Prototype TD-1 was withdrawn from use in 2009.. We suspected it was headed for warbird duty.. and we were right!
In 2009, it was reported on the broadsword blog that the then HAL Light Combat Aircraft Fighter being developed was retiring its first ever example – the TD-1 / Technology Demonstrator after a mere six years in service.
At that time we wondered what would happen to it!
The aircraft has surfaced at DRDO Bhawan on Rajaji Marg in New Delhi in 2016. Unlike the 'cannibalised' state the TD-1 was last seen, the aircraft on display seems built up, and painted for static display and pole mounted. Ideally the aircraft should have been on the ground in the Indian Air Force museum as an airframe of historical value, but it is not to be.


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A disabled benefits worker has won £26,000 compensation after an employment tribunal found he'd been unfairly treated by his bosses at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Barrie Caulcutt cried at the hearing, saying his life and health were ruined by bosses who called him a "whinger" who didn't deserve to be treated nicely.
The father-of-two, who suffers from anxiety, chronic asthma and eczema, had worked for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 35 years with an "exemplary" attendance record.
Problems started after he was moved from a backroom finance office to work on the "frontline" in Caernarfon, facing claimants who were angry because their benefits were being sanctioned.
He said felt "relieved and pleased" after the tribunal unanimously found the DWP had discriminated against him by failing to make reasonable adjustments for his disability.
Mr Caulcutt said he felt his treatment had been "merciless", adding: "My life was made hell."
He was awarded over £26,000 compensation but further claims of harassment and victimisation were dismissed.
Mr Caulcutt, who still works for the DWP and has had successful surgery for prostate cancer, said he was asked to deal with customers despite his deteriorating health and against the advice of his GP and the DWP's occupational health assessors.
In March 2014, Mr Caulcutt, 55, of Y Glyn, Caernarfon, asked to be excused from a training seminar held in a small room because it made him anxious. He had an asthma attack and was rushed to hospital.
"I thought I was dead," he said.
On his return, he was given a first written warning for taking 2.5 more sick days than allowed, marked down as "could improve" and pressurised to move to work at the Bangor DWP office.
An email sent by DWP manager Bev Lovatt to Caernarfon JobCentre manager Eiddwen Borland in September 2014 said: "Let him whinge like crap and raise it in his ET (Employment Tribunal). He doesn't deserve us to be nice to him."
It emerged that DWP bosses had taken photos of Mr Caulcutt and his disabled daughter at Tom Jones and Jessie J concerts in Colwyn Bay from his Facebook page, but DWP barrister David Tinkler denied there had been any "snooping".
Mr Caulcutt's wife Ceri said: "It's been a nightmare. It's made us all ill; anxious - everybody were really worried about him; what was to become of Barrie. At home, we've got children and a disabled daughter who needs looking after. It was one big stress. We've all been very upset."
PCS union representative Peter Doughty, said: "It was callous and cruel to give a written warning to someone who nearly lost his life. I'm pleased for Barrie that he has stood up for his rights and that the tribunal found in his favour. It is, however, a sad reflection on the DWP that this case ever went all the way to a tribunal. The costs are a huge amount in comparison to the award. This is taxpayers money."
A DWP spokesperson said: "We take the welfare of our staff extremely seriously and also expect the highest standards of behaviour from all employees. We will be reviewing the tribunal's findings."