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A United Nations-led partnership that "shines a spotlight" on local sustainable development innovations today launched its global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2014.
Today marks the first step in a worldwide search to identify leading community-based initiatives from across the developing world that advance environmental conservation while fighting poverty. Nominations are open from 146 countries through March 22, 2014.
"We are looking for local environment and development solutions that are having a big impact," said Helen Clark, Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP). "Communities across the planet are coming up with inspiring solutions to environment, climate, and poverty challenges, and we want to bring their efforts to the world's attention."
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Frogs exposed to commonly used pesticides in the lab had mortality rates between 40-100%, according to a new study in Germany. One fungicide, when applied at doses approved for use, caused frogs to die within an hour.
The new study provides strong support for earlier research pointing to pesticide exposure as a contributor to the global decline of amphibians, a disturbing trend that has puzzled researchers for years. Like canaries in a coal mine, frogs are often considered a "sentinel" species — and declines may be an early warning of broader harms.
As study author Carsten Brühl of the University of Koblenz-Landau explained to the UK Guardian:
"It is the simplest effect you can think of: you spray the amphibian with the pesticide and it is dead. That should translate into a dramatic effect on populations."
Agricultural fields (the farm "biome") have become an increasingly important habitat for frogs, with agricultural production now occupying more than 40% of land surface. When these areas are subjected to chemical inputs, amphibian populations are increasingly exposed to pesticides.
The mixture matters
The new study, published in Scientific Reports, examined commercial formulations of several fungicides and herbicides, and one organophosphate insecticide. Frogs were sprayed with an apparatus mimicking the droplet size and spray rate of a commercial sprayer, and then observed for up to seven days to monitor effects.
Mortality from pesticide exposures ranged from 40% after seven days to 100% after one hour, all at application rates recommended on the label. The formulations studied are currently registered for use.
Researchers saw a notable difference in the groups exposed to two different fungicide products with the active ingredient pyraclostrobin. While both formulations had the same amount of pyraclostrobin, one of the inert ingredients was included at much higher levels in the Headline product mix. When frogs were exposed to this formulation, 100% of them died. Mortality rates were much lower with exposure to the other pyraclostrobin products.
These results suggest that the formulation of a pesticide product — and particularly the presence and concentration of inert ingredients — can make a significant difference in toxicity.
Canary in a coal mine, frog in a field?
Frogs, with their highly permeable skin, are frequently considered an important sentinel species. A sentinel or "indicator" species serves as an early warning indicator of environmental impacts on the health of an ecosystem — or the health of other organisms living in that ecosystem, including humans.
The work of Tyrone Hayes and other researchers on effects of the herbicide atrazine on the reproductive development of frogs (and other organisms) indicate that the adverse effects of atrazine can be observed across vertebrate groups, including reptiles, birds, fish and mammals.
Given amphibians' clear status as a sentinel species, the results of this latest study may reflect broader ecosystem impacts. It deserves our full attention.
I don't get it! It is so obvious that some species become extinct. And the common people even do not bother to talk about it.
I moved from Germany to a little subdivision in Richmond Hill, GA. A friend of mine told me that when she moved here 10 years ago, they had frogs all over. No, if you see one you are lucky. I saw TWO in 1 year!!! In my opinion it is all about pesticides, herbicide and so on. Atrazine is banned in Europe, I think nearly 20 years and here it is in most of grass fertilizers. I am just horrified how the environment is treated in the USA. You should do better. What is wrong with all those people using this s... to have a perfect lawn but killing everything else. I am under the impression that most people here are so self-centered and unwarily. It is already bad in Europe but here I just see people living a life as there would be no tomorrow. I am just so disgusted that (mostly) everything is just about profit and looks! I included "mostly" to not abandon hope.


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Maternal mental health
Worldwide about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have just given birth experience a mental disorder, primarily depression. In developing countries this is even higher, i.e. 15.6% during pregnancy and 19.8% after child birth. In severe cases mothers' suffering might be so severe that they may even commit suicide. In addition, the affected mothers cannot function properly. As a result, the children's growth and development may be negatively affected as well. Maternal mental disorders are treatable. Effective interventions can be delivered even by well-trained non-specialist health providers.
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LOS ANGELES -- Tommy Hanson's next start is expected to come with the Angels, manager Mike Scioscia confirmed on Monday.
Hanson threw a five-inning, 75-pitch simulated game on Saturday in Arizona and could start Friday's series opener against the Astros, if Scioscia opts to keep Joe Blanton in the rotation.
Hanson's next turn through the order is technically Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, but Jason Vargas is starting that game on extended rest to accommodate Jered Weaver's return on Wednesday. Long reliever Jerome Williams (2.58 ERA on the year, 3.19 ERA in five starts) lines up to start on Friday and Blanton (1-7, 6.19 ERA) would line up to make his 11th start of the season on Sunday.
If Blanton struggles on Tuesday, Scioscia -- who didn't provide a specific return date for Hanson -- could have a decision to make between those two.
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Martial Arts For Children in West Palm Beach, FL
American College Of Martial Arts teaches martial arts for children in a safe and supportive environment. If you live in West Palm Beach, FL, you can enroll your child with us so that he or she can start learning the fundamentals of self-defense. We believe it's important to build a strong sense of teamwork while instilling a better sense of self-discipline in each of our young students.
One of our main goals is to make you and your child completely satisfied with our instruction, and we're always willing to listen to any suggestions. You'll even be given:
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Great place to develop self-discipline, self defense skills and overall mental and physical well-being.
Master Chip and his staff are amazing instructors. Since staring this experience for my 7 year old son Kayden things have changed for the greater. My son is learning amazing skills such as more respect, listening, focusing more on tasks when needed, and very excited each week for the lessons. I am grateful for this experience and happy for my son.
My son was a student at the American College of Martial Arts for a number of years. Chip and his assistants do an incredible job of instilling focus and discipline. The kids know they are learning martial arts moves, sparring, how to break boards, etc., basically "cool, fun stuff." They also learn how to avoid verbally defuse potentially violent situations, and how to respect others and stand up for themselves. Interestingly, they also learn how to set and achieve goals. When my kid was 7, he bet me he could do 500 pushups in row by the end of the month. If I lost, I had to buy him an expensive toy. Well, there seemed to be no downside... until I lost. They inspire kids to do some amazing things, which, in turn, quietly builds their confidence. Now that he is a teenager, I look back and rank Chip as among the most influential teachers he had during his all-too-short childhood.
(Translated by Google) It is very good school for children (Original) Es muy buena escuela para los niños
Started TKD when I was 10 years old and received my 1st Dan at 14. Left for several years but recently started training Feb. 2019. Since I started, I've lost more than 25 lbs. Not only is this place great to build self-confidence it can help you stay in shape and stay motivated. Love it!!!
The best place to do taekwondo👍🏻😊
This is a great place to train taekwondo, it takes time to learn but it's worth it.
Great place to learn discipline,perseverance, and self defense
A great place to build self defense skills and confidence!
Structure, discipline, and fun! That's what you can expect here. Master Chip is terrific! He has a great relationship with both the kids and adults he teaches. I've personally seen a lot of growth with my own 2 kids. They are strong, confident, and always look forward to going to class. 5 stars without a doubt!
Mr. Chip is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable. He explains everything clearly and he is very respectful with the students I loved all of the steps that I learned in the self defense classes . Amazing school!
Amazing place. Definitely recommend this place.
I am an older student (63). I was hoping to find a program that would strengthen my body as well as improve my balance, muscle control and flexibility, and teach me some self-defense. I have been very happy with what I have found at this school and wirh Master Chip. I look forward to class every week and learning new skills.
I was a a student of Master Luts in both Tyquando and Tyboxing then started my 7 year old. We both had a great time and learned the right ways. I got to Blue belt my son got to red before we had to stop. Now 8 years later we are back. Him and his 6 year old brother. I put all my trust in Master Luts. I may join again someday.
Great place for learning martial arts, master chip keeps it fun and real!!
I had so much fun at my class and learned so much! The instructor was beyond great!! I recommend this to kids and adults!
I am an adult female student of Master Chip Lutz. A few positives points: open 6 days a week week, able to have necessary repetition to learn plus belt promotion. Offers DVD's for home practice, encouraging and patient environment, critiques for perfection, cares, several payment options available even for private sessions.
I love this place, my 2 kids started in this school and I can't believe how great they are doing, Master Chip Lutz is so dedicated and so experienced. For sure I'm in the right place
Awesome experience and great martial arts
This place is awesome!! My kids just started a few weeks ago and the difference in them is unbelievable! The structure, discipline, and respect is so great not to mention the physical training and technique they learn. I'm so happy with our decision to bring our boys here! Can't wait to see where there at 6 months from now!!
Amazing place! Master Chip Lutz is great at teaching all ages and skill levels. I've been with him for over 8 years and have earned my 3rd degree black belt from him. Never had a dull moment and the experience and knowledge you receive from it is worth every penny. The price is honestly a steal for the service you receive. Being able to go up to 4 times a week is still twice as much as other schools. 100% would recommend to anybody!
Great experience here! Great self defense lessons, great teachers and everyone is in a good mood! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Master Chip is firm but flexible. What convinced me it was worth the time was when my boys didn't pass their first test. Today kids don't often learn perserverence and see failing as the end. Master Chip sets a quality standard and motivates students to improve and earn it, not just go through the motions. My kids didn't want to go but now they look forward to it.
Excellent experience! You'll learn a ton very quickly. Master Lutz is for real - he knows his stuff and is very well respected not only in the martial arts community but in our West Palm Beach community also. Young or old, this place is an incredible spot to learn taekwondo and self defense. I highly recommend!!!
My fiancé is currently taking private one on one lessons and my two children are in juniors in the evening and it's amazing to see the discipline that my boys bring home, they LOVE this place, it's family friendly, unbelievably patient and informative instructor, clean, and as far as kids go I'd without a doubt have to say this class is definitely a confidence builder for the shy and a tamer for the wild, I have one of each and the class is made for all kinds of students! I don't see my family ever wanting to leave this place!
Master Lutz is a great instructor who takes his time and cares for every student. He is incredibly intelligent and helpful. Great school.
I began studying with Master Lutz in 2001 when I was 51 years old. I continued to study with him for seven years until I moved to Texas. I earned a first and second dan black belt during this time. His personal interest in my progress gave me the foundation to continue to work toward a third dan. I accomplished this goal at 65 years of age. My new goal is to reach fourth dan by my seventieth birthday. Master Lutz continues to encourage me long distance. His is a Master Teacher who truly cares about his students and guides us to reach our potential. He gave this "old man" the courage to set what seemed an impossible goal and then reach it. I have nothing but praise for him and the American College of Martial Arts.
This is where you want your kids to be! I recommend Master Lutz' school to everyone. Not only is it affordable, but also the most trustworthy martial arts school you'll find.
The reason why tae kwon do is important to me is important to me is because it has helped me for the last four years. When I was a small boy, I have been bullied non-stop, and I kept asking myself if this will ever stop, but it didn't. But then one day, I found "The American College of Tae Kwon Do". So then I thought that this school might help me defend myself from other bullies. And it did! The school had also helped me understand the meaning of Integrity, which means to be honest to myself and others. Courtesy, which means to show politeness to others. Perseverance, which means achieving your success. And last, but not least, Indomitable Spirit, which means to have bravery. Also, I have made some new friends that have been training with me and helping me in order to become a black belt. Since I started as a white belt, the only goal I wanted to achieve was to be a black belt. But the most important that Master Lutz and many other black belts had told me is to never be abusive or offensive. Now that I have achieved my goal, it is now my responsibility to help and teach other students with their curriculum. Being with Master Lutz and all the other students has been a wonderful experience in my life as a martial arts student. Thank you Master Lutz.
I have been a student at the American College of Martial Arts now for 4 1/2 years. I reached my goal of Black Belt by using the life skills I have developed through my training, such as perseverance and self discipline. I enjoy the the physical fitness I have achieved as well as ability to defend myself. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is serious about training. Thank you Master Lutz
Master Chip is very good with the children and it is a great place that teach our children confidence, good sportsmanship and self esteem.
Best Taekwondo school, Master Lutz is awesome and everyonne is extremely nice. I been at the school since it opened in 2010 I am now a Deputy Black Belt through AC Martial Arts! The school takes students as young as 4 years old through any age.
Unique Program, Life-long values
My son was a student at the American College of Martial Arts for a number of years. Chip and his assistants do an incredible job of instilling focus and discipline. The kids know they are learning martial arts moves, sparring, how to break boards, etc., basically "cool, fun stuff." They also learn how to avoid verbally defuse potentially violent situations, and how to respect others and stand up for themselves. Interestingly, they also learn how to set and achieve goals. When my kid was 7, he bet me he could do 500 pushups in row by the end of the month. If I lost, I had to buy him an expensive toy. Well, there seemed to be no downside... until I lost. They inspire kids to do some amazing things, which, in turn, quietly builds their confidence. Now that he is a teenager, I look back and rank Chip as among the most influential teachers he had during his all-too-short childhood.
Such an amazing place for the children to have self-esteem along with learning to have Self discipline. Master Chip Lutz is Absolutely The best at Teaching the beauty of Mastering Martial Arts . My son Matías Is so Dedicated And loves to attend every Single classes. I highly recommend this for children and adults.
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Recomendo a todos....👏👏👏👏👏
Small place with big heart for Lear art martials
We are daughter and dad Taekowndo, and very good place for learn Taekowndo and self defense as well. Master Chip has a lot of skills what for many years had learned and teach us his experience as teacher and personal life as well.
Fortalece el Caracter.
encontramos este lindo espacio ,para poder decir lo positivo que fue contactar a Master Chip, que dirige esta escuela y que gracias a su ensenanza de tae kwndo,le ha ayudado ami hija, sentirse segura en cualquier lugar y situacion, afianzando su caracter increiblemente. Estamos muy contentos con America College Of Martial Art., donde todos son tratados con respeto. recomiendo altamente esta escuela.
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encontramos este lindo espacio ,para poder decir lo positivo que fue contactar a Master Chip, que dirige esta escuela y que gracias a su ensenanza de tae kwndo,le ha ayudado ami hija, sentirse segura en cualquier lugar y situacion, afianzando su caracter increiblemente. Estamos muy contentos con America College Of Martial Art., donde todos son tratados con respeto. recomiendo altamente esta escuela.
Excellent way to get in shape
Master Chip provides great instruction and classes that are fun and easy to follow. I recommend these classes for someone looking to get in excellent physical shape and learn self discipline.
Great Training
Taking classes here has really helped improve my strength and my flexibilty as well as offered me a major confidence boost!
Great Training
Taking classes here has really helped improve my strength and my flexibilty as well as offered me a major confidence boost!
Great self defense lessons
Everyone here has a great attitude for the martial arts. The self defense lessons prepare you for any case that comes up I feel a lot more confident about my skills i learned to defend myself outside in the real world. Thank you Master Lutz!
Excellent martial arts instruction
My son loves going to classes at the American College of Martial Arts! He is learning discipline and focus in a great atmosphere. The instruction is first rate and the students receive it in a firm but fun environment with excellent support to help them achieve their goals.
Women's self defense class
I would highly recommend the Women's Self Defense class. I have learned new techniques to defend myself and the classes are not only educational but also fun and a great workout!
Women's self defense class
I would highly recommend the Women's Self Defense class. I have learned new techniques to defend myself and the classes are not only educational but also fun and a great workout!
How Taekwondo effected my life
From the first time I walked in this school, I didn't know that my life was about to change. It has been 4 long years, and i finally got my black belt. And I have to thank Master Chip, for motivating me through all these years. And because of him, I got into B.A.K. Middle School Of The Arts.I got in for communications because I wrote about how I got my black belt. And I want to thank Master Chip for helping me through the rough times. Also for being there for me.
great martial arts school
This is an awesome martial arts school. Our 9 year old started 6 months ago and loves it. We have seen a significant improvement in his focus, stamina and coordination.
great martial arts school
This is an awesome martial arts school. Our 9 year old started 6 months ago and loves it. We have seen a significant improvement in his focus, stamina and coordination.
Great School of Martial Arts, my daughter loves this school.Jo
The right kind of tough!
Master Chip is firm but flexible. What convinced me it was worth the time was when my boys didn't pass their first test. Today kids don't often learn perserverence and see failing as the end. Master Chip sets a quality standard and motivates students to improve and earn it, not just go through the motions. My kids didn't want to go but now they look forward to it.
Excellent TaeKwonDo and Self Defense!!
The American College of Martial Arts is an amazing place!! Master Lutz is incredibly experienced and a definite pleasure to work with. I have learned so much in just a few weeks of training with him. If you are on the black belt track, this is where you want to be! Or if you're looking for self-defense training, definitely come here! It's worth every penny plus. I highly recommend this location. And a bonus is it's an incredible workout.
Serve's our community VERY WELL!
Master Chip brings a level of professionalism and integrity that carries over in helping his students grow in self-discipline.We are well pleased with our BLACK BELT JOURNEY under his instruction.
Confidence Builder
I have been attending American College of Martial Arts for nearly a year, and since then my confidence has greatly improved. Not only are students able to learn self-defense, but they are able to come out of their shells and grow into mature young adults with a high self-esteem.
Great exercise
Great mental and physical workout, with a lot of fun mixed in
I have just recently begun studying under Master Chip and have already gotten a tremendous amount from it. Aside from the training being an amazing physical workout, just as important to me are the mental strength and life lessons I am being taught. I highly recommend Tae Kwon Do at American College of Martial Arts to anyone looking to improve themselves in every aspect of their life.
Great school!
I earned my black belt with Master Lutz many moons ago! He helped me to get back into shape, lose weight, and earn my black belt the old-fashioned way, through hard work and dedication! If you're going to take on a martial art, you should do it under the instruction of somebody with the amount of experience and enthusiasm as Master Lutz. He truly loves what he does and is "excellent" with kids! He is without a doubt, one of the "best" Taekwondo Instructors in South Florida! Don't waste your time on any other school until you stop in and talk to him! No need to look any further! I'm giving 5 Stars only because 100 was not an option! Do yourself a favorand and make it a priority to stop in and talk to him before you talk to anyone else! You won'tbe sorry!
Above and beyond for every student
Earned my 2nd Dan black belt in 2002 after training hard with Master Lutz at age 52. I can testify that if you get a belt here at any level you earned it, no easy whip you thru here you go here's your belt, give me your test fee. Master Lutz is top of the line, in class and spirit ,honesty and integrity. His devotion to the arts and his students is unmatched. I would highly recommend his teachings to everyone in the whole world. Best of the best. Good luck in every thing you do, Master Lutz. Your student in mind forever! John zamecnik
Best Self Defense
Love the class, awesome instructors, great work out while having fun. I used to not have control of my emotions and now I have more control and self respect for my self and others.
Very Personable and intimate Staff
Master Lutz is a great instructor who takes his time to teach you the proper techniques. His skill and experience shine through his great personality and teaching skills. Great School!
Incredible School
Since attending the school, I've been treated like family, Master Chip Lutz is very thorough and patient, along with courtesy and kindness. Not only does he teach me the physical aspects of the art, he explains the history and philosophy of the art. Unbelievable experience,highly recomend.
Small place, but hug heart for teach and deal with the kids for learn art martial,
Traditional and good place for learn Taekwondo, and I like the way how Mr. Lutz teach, deal, and the patience for teach one of the best art martial of the world as Taekowndo. We love it.
Best Martial Arts for my Kids
Chip Lutz and his school provide excellent physical and emotional growth for kids. We couldn't be happier with this martial arts studio. Our kids can't wait for their next class. Reasonable price, no hidden fees, flexible schedule, top shelf training: a winning combination.
Great School
I have been going to American College Martial Arts for about a year now, and hands down it is truly the best studio in West Palm Beach FL. Master Chip is an outstanding instructor he teaches you how to defend yourself, get fit and have fun while doing it. I highly recommend it. Thank you Master Chip
Great School
I have been going to American College Of Martial arts for about a year now, and this is truly the best studio you can find in West Palm Beach Fl. Master Lutz is an outstanding instructor he teaches you how to defend yourself, get fit and have fun while doing it!!! I highly recommend it. Thank you Master Lutz!
My Son
Great school, for character building, physical fitness, social skills, highly recommend for everybody! Thanks Master Lutz
My Grandson
I greatly appreciate the instruction Master Chip has given my grandson the past few years. The environment at the American College of Martial Arts instills self confidence, integrity, discipline and responsibly in the students lives. Because of this environment I have also recently enrolled my younger grandson knowing this will help him be a well rounded person do to the values he will receive which are in line with our family values.I look forward to watching the boys grow into solid young men as they continue their training under Master Chip.
Highly Recommended
Master Lutz and the American College of Martial Arts have been one of the best experiences for my 7 year old son. For two years, we've enjoyed the discipline, exercise and structure of the classes. The benefits have been immediate. I highly recommend the program for young kids of all sizes, skills and personalities. Master Lutz' approach has really inspired a great deal of confidence and overall development for our son.
Master Lutz is a amazing teacher ,He pushes his students to be there best . He makes his classes high energy, gives you a great foundation so you will be a great black belt, I have been training with master Lutz since 1996 and he promoted me to 5th Dan ,I have competed nationally for many years , and he made it all happen He puts his heart and soul into all his students He instills old school values but adds a new high energy flair to it , I highly recommend training here Sincerely Vincent Capodanno 4th dan WTF
Great School
If you are looking to learn how to defend and better yourself I highly recommend.
yo en particular nunca habia practicado esta arte marcial.en pocos meses y con la ayuda y dedicacion del profesor y sus ayudantes e aprendido mucho creo que es muy positivo de interesarse por venir y matricular en esta escuela que reune todos los requisitos para aprender una nueva diciplina en la vida.se los recomiendo.... Thank you Master lutz.
Best Martial Arts Studio Around!
American College of Martial Arts truly is the best studio around. I started attending the studio just the first week it opened back in 2010, I was 9 at the time and I wasn't so sure about joining. I began classes and I loved it, I have been attending classes here for almost 6 years now and I have received my Black Belt through the help of Master Lutz. From young to old, and if Martial Arts is what you want to do, this is the place for you.Master Lutz and the helpers(including myself) are very friendly,students make friends and learn self control and key elements to being successful in life. Thank you Master Lutz for pushing me and helping me to complete my goal. You're the best!!
Great learning opirtuneity
This school has been great for me it has taught me self discipline and how to defend myself. It is great for kids of all ages and is a great thing to know for the future.
Great place
I cannot recommend this more, I have been going for 5 years now and I enjoy going daily to learn and exercise. Practices have a balanced curriculum and are a great way to get a well rounded workout.
Great Scholl
The school of American College Arts is a great school, you learn to defend yourself, you get in great shape, it really helps me with school with my focus and self discipline all while having a great time. Thank you Master Lutz for everything you've done for us.
An Excellent Destination for Your Child
As involved parents, we are very happy to have both our children at the American College of Martial Arts for a significant period of time. Master Chip has articulated the golden mean of self discipline, self respect, rigor, and fun both at the individual level and the team level. The learning atmosphere is top notch and the price is reasonable with no extra hidden charges. We couldn't be happier.
Being a Black Belt
I have been attending the American College of Martial Arts for four years it's been amazing, and the benefits are great, I am now more confident and have more friends at school also I have leadership skill that help me in school along with better grades. Thank you Master Lutz
Best school ever
I've training at the American College of Martial Arts for 4 1/2 years, I now am a 1st Degree Black Belt working towards my 2nd Degree Black Belt. I've learned many life skills as well as self defense. I recommend this school to all. Thanks Master Lutz
Top martial arts training
I studied with Master Lutz for eight years while I lived in West Palm Beach. During that time I earned a first & second dan black belt. His training prepared me to continue training when I moved to Texas. I now have a third dan black belt. I have taught poomse and had my own school for a year and a half. I was never an athlete in high school or college but at 66 years of age, I am in the best shape of my life. I give Master Lutz credit for inspiring and encouraging an "old man" to try something new. I enjoy TaeKwonDo and look forward to earning my fourth dan black belt when I am 70 years old
my experience
at first i was a bit hesitant joining because i had never done anything like this. little did i know that joining would not only help me physically but it also helped me change my attitude. i really enjoy coming to american college of martial arts. i would recommend this to other people.
The Best Experience
My name is Matthew Chiriguaya, I've been training with Master Lutz at the American College of Martial Arts for 4 years. Some of the benefits have been, physical fitness, life skills such as , respect, self discipline, self control, perseverance etc. I now have been assisting in teaching Junior classes. I would recommend this for all ages. Sincerely, Matthew Chiriguaya
My grandson have been a student of the ACOMA for over nine months. I'm very satisfied with his progress. The instructors are very caring and adept at what they do. I will recommend the school to anyone at any time. They are the best.
Professional, Friendly and an Amazing Transformation for Children and Adults
My son has been attending Taekwondo for over two years. I feel honored to have the expertise and experience of Master Chip instructing my child. The level of discipline, strength training and Martial Art skills that my son has acquired is amazing. The self confidence that has come from his experience here will be with him through life. I have told Master Chip before and now I can proudly say it again in a review. "You are truly doing something wonderful here for these children." I thank you for your dedication.
Master Chip is an incredible teacher for all ages. He has a young son in my sons class and relates so well with all of the children/students! His program teaches self defense techniques, respect and discipline! Students earn their belts by completing required combinations and other techniques specific to their belt color. This is a program we will complete all the way to the final black belt. My son feels such a sense of accomplishment when he earns his new belt color. He has fun and loves attending classes. There are many class and time opportunities to choose from for all of those with busy schedules. My husband and myself highly recommend Master Chip and his TKD Program!
Great experience!
Tae kwon do has been so good for our son, Ethan. The confidence and self discipline that he has gained, he will take with him for the rest of his life. Not only self defense which hopefully he will never need but also a great form of exercise and a sense of duty to helping those weaker than him. Master Chip is not only technically brilliant but amazing with the kids. So very happy to be part of this school!
Body and Mind
My son loves it. Master Chip is amazing. He has been doing this for a long time and he knows how to make taekwondo fun while teaching life lessons that will help them for the rest of their lives. It is our third year at American College of Martial Arts and we are very happy to be a part of the family.
Top Rate Program!
I have seen a huge improvement in my son during the last one and a half years. He is self disciplined and focused, not only in Taekwondo, but in other areas too. Before graduating from one belt to another, he has had to get his teachers to vouch for his grades and performance in school. The principles in the Student Creed are not just about martial arts, but life as a whole. I highly recommend Master Chip and the American College of Martial Arts!
Best investment for my son's physical and mental growth !!!!!
My son had been bullied since he started day care and it went as far as elementary school.We gave him a lot of love at home and he expected the same from the outside world.I visited Master Chip Lutz at the American College of Martial Arts,and my son responded in such a positive way,he is now one step away from getting his Black in Taekwondo.Amazing.Not only he got the respect from his peers but also,his school grades went from "Cs and Bs" to straight "A"s.Whenever I needed Master Chip,he was there for guidance and good advice.I am proud of my son and Master Chip.
Master Lutz is a great mentor
Master Lutz is an incredible instructor and a great role model for our children. Taekwondo with Master Lutz has done so much for my son's confidence, focus and self-discipline that no other sport could provide. Master Lutz helps students build character by teaching them to set goals and understand the meaning of integrity, something each child needs from every adult in his or her life. Thank you Master Lutz for being such an integral part of my son's life.
Our grandson (6),started 2 mos ago and he loves it.Master Chip is great with all the kids.He challenges them to do things they don't feel they can do and they end up doing them.Its one of the best calls I made.HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Master Chip is great with kids, I recommend it!
Small place with a big heart, he loves art martial, and he loves to train the kids, nicely, as kindergarten teacher, but very professional on his duty, the rest depend of us, to keep the practicing and training, but Mr. Chip, has a passion for keep the people stand up, and learn about the carrier and secrets of the arts martials, Thanks a lot and still with the thumbs up Master chips. Moyano's family.(Victoria Moyano).
I've gone to multiple Taekwondo studios trying to get involved in martial arts, but none of them were as helpful or interactive as the American College of Martial Arts. I've made new friends and learned much more than I ever thought I could. Definitely recommend as one of the best places to learn martial arts.
Master Chip is an amazing instructor, he really loves what he does and genuinely cares about his students. I have been a student of his for 2 1/2 years and I've learned so much from him and I always look forward to my next class. I am thankful to have him as my Taekwondo instructor.
High quality service, professional and friendly, kept me out of prison.
As some background info, I've been practicing Taekwondo at the American College of Martial Arts for about two and a half years now and I can say that this is definitely one of my top choices. A welcoming environment, people willing to help, the place is nice and well-kept, and the training I got is definitely some of the best. Ever since I started going here, my sparring improved at a fast rate, and my kicks have improved as well. From my first roundhouse kick all the way to my first Cheat 720 Hook Kick, I couldn't have done it without the American College of Martial Arts. I would definitely recommend the American College of Martial Arts to anyone looking to practice Taekwondo.
I have been going to the American College of Martial Arts for 4 years and it has been a great experience. I have learn discipline, self control, and I have stayed active and fit. I have also made an assortment of new friends on the way. You wont regret going to the American College of Martial Arts.
An excellent experience for our son and daughter
Our son Vinny and daughter Bella first enrolled about 4 years ago. Although Bella stayed 2 years and reached her brown belt level, Vinny is approaching his test for black belt and is very excited. Master Chip is an excellent instructor, lots of patience, tight discipline, and keeps it interesting. Our kids love it, we love it, and to see the so many positive changes they have made makes us feel good
Best Martial Arts School in West Palm Beach!
I choose to travel 20 minutes extra 4 days/week because American College of Martial Arts is the only place I trust! This place is great for all ages and its easy to get started. Thanks to this school I am a better me than i was one year ago :)
Awesome school
Master Chip is a really good teacher. He is always available for all your questions. I promise you will not regret when you come here.
Great place
I have been doing taekwondo here for about 2 months and it's really great. Master Chip's studio is not a studio that hands out black belts. He makes you work for it and is a great teacher. Since going there I have become more flexible and my balance has gotten better. Everyone who works out there is really nice and will help you if you ask. It's a great place to go to.
Professional and Exellence in Self Defense
My Daughters have been attending American Colledge of Martial Arts since 2008. I gotta tell you, I'd hate to be on the receiving end of the kicks and punches they've learned here. The training also builds self-respect, courtesy, and confidence. This is a great place for young people to acquire martial arts training AND crucial life skills. Master Lutz is the very in the business to learn from. A+++++++ to American Colledge of Martial Arts
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THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- A new malaria vaccine looked strong in a small trial conducted in Mali by a team of international researchers.
The vaccine -- designed to prevent the malaria parasite from entering blood cells -- was safe and provoked strong immune responses (up to a sixfold increase in vaccine-specific antibodies) in the 40 adults who received it, according to the 17-member research team, based at the Malaria Research and Training Center at the University of Bamako.
The volunteers were given three injections of full or half doses of the vaccine, with one month between each injection. The injections began in late December 2004, at the end of the malaria season in the rural town of Bandiagara in northeast Mali.
The study was published in the current issue of PLoS ONE.
This trial -- the first test of the vaccine in a malaria-endemic country -- was supported by the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which also helps fund the Malaria Research and Training Center. The team is now conducting a trial of the vaccine in 400 Malian children, aged 1 to 6.
Malaria is a leading cause of death in Africa and other developing countries. It kills more than 1 million people a year, most of them children.
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President Bush's press secretary and a former White House press aide testified on Friday to a federal grand jury investigating who improperly disclosed the identity of a C.I.A. officer, the press secretary and a lawyer for the aide said on Monday.
The appearances of the press secretary, Scott McClellan, and the press aide, Adam Levine, reflected what lawyers in the case said was the quickening pace of a criminal inquiry in which a special prosecutor is examining conversations between journalists and the White House.
When he was asked by reporters on Monday whether he had been questioned in the case, Mr. McClellan said he had been filmed by news organizations as he emerged from the federal courthouse. ''I think that confirms it for you,'' he said.
On Monday, a lawyer for Mr. Levine said the White House aide had also appeared on Friday.
Mr. Levine left the Bush administration in December after working as the principal liaison between the White House and television networks. Mr. Levine's lawyer, Daniel J. French, said, ''In keeping with the president's request, Mr. Levine is cooperating with the Justice Department's investigation and in doing so appeared before the grand jury on Friday.''
In addition to the grand jury appearances, which are believed to include other Bush administration officials, prosecutors have conducted meetings with presidential aides that lawyers in the case described as tense and sometimes combative.
Armed with handwritten White House notes, detailed cellphone logs and copies of e-mail messages between White House aides and reporters, prosecutors have demanded explanations of conversations between aides and reporters for some of the country's largest news organizations that under ordinary circumstances would never be publicly discussed. So far, no reporter has been questioned or subpoenaed.
One set of documents that prosecutors repeatedly referred to in their meetings with White House aides are extensive notes compiled by I. Lewis Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff and national security adviser. Prosecutors have described the notes as ''copious,'' the lawyers said. In addition, the prosecutors have asked about cellphone calls made last July to and from Catherine J. Martin, a press secretary for Mr. Cheney.
In their discussions with White House aides, prosecutors have been careful to avoid signaling their overall theory of the case. Nor have they given hints about who they suspect leaked the information to Robert Novak, who wrote in a Washington Post column last July 14 that the wife of former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV, a critic of the administration's Iraq policy, was Valerie Plame, a C.I.A. undercover officer.
Mr. Wilson traveled to Africa in February 2002 at the C.I.A.'s request, but found no evidence to support the conclusion that Niger may have supplied raw uranium ore to Iraq in the 1990's. In an opinion article published in The New York Times on July 6, 2003, Mr. Wilson wrote, ''It did not take long to conclude that it was highly doubtful that any such transaction had ever taken place.''
The lawyers said that prosecutors have cited evidence that White House officials were extremely upset by Mr. Wilson's article and were angry at the C.I.A. for sending him to Africa, in contrast to the White House's effort to portray the reaction as only mildly concerned.
Even so, the lawyers said, the prosecutors have not indicated whether they have any evidence that White House aides planned to take concerted action against Mr. Wilson by disclosing his wife's name and job.
But prosecutors have said they would charge White House aides with obstruction of justice or false statements if they failed to provide truthful statements about specific conversations that some aides could not clearly recall among the hundreds of conversations with some White House reporters, the lawyers said.
Prosecutors have emphasized the seriousness of the case, informing the White House employees that they are ''subjects'' of the inquiry. In legal terminology, a subject is in potentially greater jeopardy of being accused of a crime than a witness. But a subject is in a less threatening situation than a target, someone who may expect to be charged.
The grand jury inquiry has accelerated at the same time that a group of former C.I.A. officers and some lawmakers have demanded a Congressional investigation into the leak. But so far, Republican leaders in the House and Senate have not initiated the inquiry.
The case began last year when the C.I.A. referred the matter to the Justice Department, which conducted a three-month preliminary investigation into whether anyone in the Bush administration violated a federal law by intentionally revealing the name of an undercover C.I.A. officer.
In December, Attorney General John Ashcroft removed himself from the case after months of complaints by Democrats who said he could not fairly supervise an inquiry into Republican political allies at the White House.
At the time, James Comey, the deputy attorney general, referred the case to Patrick J. Fitzgerald, the United States attorney in Chicago. Mr. Fitzgerald has brought in as his deputy Ron Roos, a career prosecutor in the Justice Department's national security section, and Peter Zeidenberg, a prosecutor in the public integrity section, which investigates political corruption cases.
Mr. Fitzgerald has sought to conduct the inquiry in secrecy. He has asked each White House employee to sign a confidentiality agreement promising not to disclose the questions asked by prosecutors.
Several lawyers said they had refused to let their clients sign the agreements, unwilling to create an additional legal liability voluntarily. Randall Samborn, a spokesman for Mr. Fitzgerald, declined to discuss the inquiry.
At first, the investigation seemed narrowly focused on trying to identify who at the White House provided the information about Ms. Plame to Mr. Novak. But more recently, prosecutors have focused on a Sept. 28, 2003, article in The Washington Post, which said the newspaper had been told that ''yesterday, a senior administration official said that before Novak's column ran, two top White House officials called at least six Washington journalists and disclosed the identity and occupation of Wilson's wife.''
Prosecutors, referring to the story as ''one by two by six,'' have sought to learn the identity of the senior administration official or the two top White House officials, believing that whoever provided the information to the Post knew who spoke with Mr. Novak.


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Im new so im not sure if this question has been asked countless times before (sorry if it has) but does anyone know where I could purchase the B.O.D.Y. volumes by Ao Mimori in english? If anyone knows could u please tell me! thank you!
i'm not sure if B.O.D.Y is being licensed...because if it was Dragonvoice wouldn't be scanlating =) i guess you just have to wait for it to be licensed by a company before you can purchase B.O.D.Y in english =)
oo... ok thanks for letting me know! sorry for asking such an obvious question lol.
can someone tell me where can i download chapter 5 from B.O.D.Y? or when will it come out on DV? _________________"say that you need me..."
five can be accessed on the BODY project page on the DV website... but maybe you were talking about volume five? DV hasn't released chapters from that volume yet, so please wait for them. :]_________________Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
i meant for volume 5, sorry
ok, but the problem is that i can't wait _________________"say that you need me..."
but... is it transleated (sorry, if i wrote it wrong) into english, or it's only avaiable in japanese?_________________"say that you need me..."
as far as i know, BODY hasn't been licensed by english companies yet (or else DV would probably not be scanlating it). so the answer to your question is yes, the books are only available in japanese, and possibly chinese/korean..._________________Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
ok, thanks _________________"say that you need me..."
B.O.D.Y is not out in chinese yet, I've been trying to look for this too, but just can't find it anywhere.
I'm definetely glad that DV picked up this wonderful series!!
but, i read, that volume 5 came out in 2005... It's in the end of volume 4, so i don't understand _________________"say that you need me..."
looks like, no one can answer my comment _________________"say that you need me..."
no news about b.o.d.y? <sorry if i'm anoying >_________________"say that you need me..."
First of all, please read the FAQ here http://dragonvoice.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=306 before you ask those types of questions.
Okay, even if volume 5 came out in 2005, it's not likely that DV as a scanlation group can keep up with the manga's releases in japan... Scanlation is time-consuming work that makes it very difficult for scanlators to release translated and edited chapters as soon as they come out in japan; only with some
popular manga like naruto does this happen, thanks to extremely dedicated scanlation teams. It really shouldn't come as a surprise at all that DV is still working on volume 5 even though the manga has 9 volumes out in Japan; we have other things to do than to scanlate manga 24/7. Volume 5 and on will come out when DV is able to release them.
Among fans who don't read japanese/korean/japanese, it's common courtesy to wait
while scanlation groups work on chapters of manga/manhwa. Scanlators are all volunteers who do all this hard work for
and have school and/or jobs in addition to all the other things in their lives. If you really "can't wait" then go learn japanese and buy B.O.D.Y at http://www.nippon-export.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_33_825_2173. If you're unable to spend your own money to do that, then perhaps you could learn to edit and join DV; then you could help DV to release B.O.D.Y. as fast as you would like.
I apologize for sounding so bitchy and ornery. I just wanted to make it clear that scanlators are not required to release chapters super-quickly. Please be patient. Thanks! :]_________________Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
@moofii: Thanx for clarifying that for the ignorant ones...
Chapter 1 of volume 5 was partially translated before the translator quit, but was kind enough to hand it she had done. I'm trying to get the rest translated, which will hopefully be soon, but yeah if you want faster releases please help out with translating it from japanese. Otherwise I hope you'll be patient and we'll release BODY as soon as we have the chapters ready._________________Thanx to Joanne Kuang for the awesome avatar!


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Your Circuit Training Routine: Twice as Toned in Half the Time
Jay Sullivan
Get Results, Fast
The New Approach
Simply by upping the pace, you can shave off more inches in less time, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. In just one hour a week you'll get all the cardio and toning benefits that used to take three-plus hours (two toning sessions and five 30-minute cardio workouts).
Do the following high-intensity circuit without pausing three times through, three days a week, and you'll be showing off a sleeker body by the end of the month.
What you'll need: A pair of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells.
Why It Works
"All these brisk moves target both the upper and lower body, which keeps your heart and muscles stoked at the right intensity," says workout designer Michele Olson, PhD, an exercise physiologist at Auburn University Montgomery in Alabama.
The Payoff
"Not only will you burn close to double the calories — 171 versus 96 — in less time," says Olson, "but you'll also firm everything from shoulders to calves, so you can check off your sculpting session, too."
Jay Sullivan
Squat Hop and Press
Targets: Shoulders, abs, hips, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent so that weights are in front of shoulders, palms facing in.
- Squat, keeping knees above ankles. Press into both feet to hop up, bringing right foot over to meet left and raising weights straight overhead; land standing with feet together, knees slightly bent, arms up, palms forward.
- Quickly step right foot out to shoulder width and
lower hands back to starting position.
- Do 8 reps. Switch legs; repeat.
Jay Sullivan
Runner's Lunge
Targets: Shoulders, arms, chest, abs, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand. Bend elbows 90 degrees so that forearms are parallel to floor, elbows by sides, palms in.
- Lunge forward with right leg as you bring left hand up to shoulder level in front of you and drive right arm behind you (as you do when running).
- Hop up and switch arms and legs to lunge forward with left leg.
- Do 16 reps total, alternating sides.
Jay Sullivan
Speed Skater
Targets: Shoulders, back, arms, abs, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended out to sides at shoulder level.
- Hop straight up, landing in speed-skater position: right foot widely crossed behind left foot, knees bent, hinged slightly forward from hips, right arm crossed in front of body, left hand behind butt.
- Hop back to starting position (feet shoulder-width apart, arms out to sides at shoulder level).
- Switch sides; repeat. Do 16 reps total, alternating sides.
Jay Sullivan
Plie Squat Row
Targets: Back, arms, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet more than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out slightly, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Bring weights up on either side of chest, palms facing each other, elbows tucked in and back.
- Squat, keeping back straight and knees above ankles, and lower weights between legs.
- Press through heels, contracting glutes to stand back up and pulling weights back to starting position at sides of chest (as if rowing).
- Do 8 reps.
Jay Sullivan
Cheerleader Raise
Targets: Shoulders, arms, abs, and legs
- Stand with feet slightly more than shoulder width apart, right hand on hip, a dumbbell in left hand.
- Raise left arm diagonally to the left, palm forward.
- Engage abs and bend left elbow and right knee so that they meet in front of you. Return to starting position.
- Do 8 reps quickly. Switch sides; repeat.
Jay Sullivan
Kick-and-Punch Combo
Targets: Shoulders, arms, abs, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet together, knees slightly bent, a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent near hips, weights in front of chest with palms facing each other.
- Simultaneously kick left leg forward (really push through ball of left foot), foot flexed, and punch right arm straight forward at shoulder level, palm down.
- Switch sides; repeat. Do 16 reps total, alternating sides.
Jay Sullivan
Plank Twist and Push-Up
Targets: Shoulders, back, arms, chest, and abs
- Get into full push-up position (hands below shoulders, back straight, abs engaged), holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms in.
- Lift right leg, rotate right hip and pull knee in toward left shoulder. Use a small hop to switch legs.
- Do 4 reps total, alternating sides, and return to starting position.
- Do a push-up.
- Complete series 8 times.
Jay Sullivan
Step-Up and Row
Targets: Chest, abs, butt, and legs
- Stand facing a step or low bench with a dumbbell in each hand, hands in front of thighs, palms facing you.
- Step up with left foot as you pull weights straight up toward shoulders, with elbows higher than wrists. Lift right knee 90 degrees in front of you.
- Step down, right foot first, and lower weights.
- Switch sides; repeat. Do 16 reps total, alternating sides.
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Logan County Relay For Life kicks off 2014 campaign, 'Cooking Up a
Cure for Cancer'
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[February 07, 2014]
On Monday evening, it was only
the heartiest of brave souls who ventured out into a bitter cold
evening. Traveling snow- and ice-covered streets to go anywhere,
those present at the Lincoln Christian Church conference room get
even more credit. They were American Cancer Society workers,
survivors and caretakers, those interested in eradicating cancer.
Their mission on this cold winter's evening was to begin the work on
the 2014 Relay For Life in Logan County.
Best of all was the celebration of life of all those in the room.
About a dozen people stood when cancer survivors were recognized.
Following that, caretakers were recognized as well, and about double
the number stood.
A survivor by the name Kathleen was asked to share her story. She
began, "If it was not for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer
Program, I would not be here."
Kathleen shared that it was in the spring of 2006 that she was
pretty sure she had cancer. She had a 20-hour-a-week job with no
insurance and was in the middle of master's degree work. She put off
doing anything out of concern of being labeled with a pre-existing
condition and began trying to find full-time work with health
insurance benefits.
In November 2006, it occurred to Kathleen that the IBCCP might
actually help with her treatment in addition to diagnosis, if in
fact she did have cancer. Relieved when they said yes, she said,
"Sign me up."
"It was Feb. 2 of 2007 I count as my anniversary because that was
the date of my surgery," she said. All the cancer was removed and
she happily announced that she has been cancer-free since.
Kathleen addressed the caretakers in the room. She wanted those
who provide emotional support to know how important they are to a
cancer patient.
She said, "You don't know how important having someone to talk to
can be, just to be able to have someone hear how tired you are,
particularly to be a parent wiped out by chemo or radiation."
She observed that the care extended in the week after surgery is
so valuable, but in every step of the way it is appreciated,
counting as caretakers even those who were simply present for the
current meeting.
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A Logan County teen, Trenton Crawford, has been involved with the
Relay For Life since he was in junior high and heads a team.
Crawford did introductions and facilitated the meeting.
In support of the American Cancer Society successes, Crawford said,
"The American Cancer Society has contributed to a nearly 20 percent
decline in death rates in the U.S. since the 1990's. That means we,
all of you, have contributed to saving 1.2 million lives during that
time." This has been accomplished through intervention, education,
patient services, advocacy and research.
An American Cancer Society film clip was played providing a
summary of achievements in the past 100 years.
When the American Cancer Society formed in 1913, only 1 in 10
lives with this disease were saved. Today, because of progress made
with the support in research and development, including drugs and
treatment, 2 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer are surviving.
The Logan County Relay is still in need of filling several
positions, including advocacy, event, fundraising and sponsorship
chairs, as well as those who would job shadow chairman positions for
next year's event.
The 2014 Logan County Relay For Life will take place at Lincoln
College from 6 p.m. Friday, July 25, to 6 a.m. Saturday, July 26.
Help is still needed. See how you can help fight cancer by
visiting www.cancer.org/fight.
You can find more information on the website for the Logan County
Relay at
www.relayforlife.org/loganil or contact Carolyn Motley,
732-8032, to sign up your team.
Meetings have been scheduled for each month up to the July Relay
For Life.
Click here for schedule.
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Beneath the curious cobbled pathways of the Square Mile lies a rich Roman history surviving 2,000 years of building, fires and bombings.
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Join us for our FREE Online Bible Study...
Uninvited featuring Lysa TerKeurst!
Get access to 6 FREE study videos taught by Lysa from the Holy Land... plus free downloads to get started!
This study is six weeks long, March 11–April 21. Enroll today, and you'll receive all the information you need (plus some free goodies!) to get you started!Yes! I want access to the videos
The Enemy Wants Us To Feel Rejected...
Left Out, Lonely, and Less Than
In this six-week online Bible study we're going to tackle the topic of rejection. We're going to learn...
- How to heal from past rejections...
- How to better deal with current rejections, and...
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When we allow the enemy to speak lies through our rejection, he pickpockets our purpose. Cripples our courage. Dismantles our dreams. And blinds us to the beauty of Christ's powerful love.
Through this study you will begin the journey to restore your confidence and overcome your insecurities.
You will stop feeling left out and start believing that "set apart" does not mean "set aside."
Enroll now (it's FREE, and only takes a minute!) so you can get started with us right away! We're making the companion study videos available to you for FREE. That's right, all 6 sessions – releasing a new one every week! Register now and get the schedule, free downloads, and other great bonuses!Yes! I want access to the videos
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The truth principle behind this study is this, even when you're overlooked by others... you are handpicked by God! Through the weekly sessions of our study, you'll learn how to stop feeling left out, and start believing that "set apart" does not mean "set aside". You'll discover that you are destined for a love that never can be diminished, tarnished shaken, or taken–a love that does not reject or uninvite!
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nine years after he placed the first telephone call, Alexander Graham Bell tried another experiment: he recorded his voice on a wax-covered cardboard disc on April 15, 1885, and gave it an audio signature: "Hear my voice - Alexander Graham Bell."
The flimsy disc was silent for 138 years as part of the Smithsonian Museum's collection of early recorded sound, until digital imaging, computer science, a hand-written transcript and a bit of archival detective work confirmed it as the only known recording of Bell's voice.
Carlene Stephens, curator of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American history, first saw this disc and nearly 400 other audio artefacts donated by Bell when she joined the museum in 1974, but she didn't dare play them then.
"Their experimental nature and fragile condition ... made them unsuitable for playback," Stephens said by email.
"We recognized these materials were significant to the early history of sound recording, but because they were considered unplayable, we stored them away safely and hoped for the day playback technology would catch up with our interest in hearing the content," she wrote.
That day came in 2008, when Stephens learned that scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California had retrieved 10 seconds of the French folk song "Au Clair de la Lune" from a 1860 recording of sound waves made as squiggles on soot-covered paper. That was nearly two decades before Thomas Edison's oldest known playable recording, made in 1888.
If the Berkeley scientists could coax sound out of sooty paper, Stephens reckoned, perhaps they could decipher those silent records she had guarded for decades.
She contacted Carl Haber at Berkeley and Peter Alyea, a digital conversion specialist at the Library of Congress. They chose six recordings from the collection, including the one that turned out to be the Bell audio, and made ultra-high-definition three-dimensional images of them.
The Berkeley lab's scanner captures gigapixels of information, and not just width and height but the depth of the grooves, with measurements down to 100 nanometres, or 250 times smaller than the width of a human hair, Haber said by telephone.
Depth is important with these old recordings, Haber said, because a lot of the information about how it sounds is stored in the deep parts of the grooves.
"It's not necessarily a groove that wiggles from side to side, it wiggles up and down," he said. "If you just took a regular (two-dimensional) picture of it, you don't get the information you need."
Haber and Berkeley colleague Earl Cornell used an algorithm to turn that image into sound, without touching the delicate disc. The system is known as IRENE/3D, short for Image, Reconstruct, Erase Noise, Etc.
Most of the recording is Bell's Scottish-accented voice saying a series of numbers, and then dollar figures, such as "three dollars and a half," "seven dollars and 29 cents" and finally, "$3,785.56."
This suggests Bell was thinking about a machine for business recording, Stephens said.
"The recording on its own is historically interesting and important," Stephens wrote. "It answers questions about Bell personally - what kind of accent did he have? (he was a Scot who lived in England, Canada and the United States) ... How did he pronounce his middle name? ('Gray-hum' not 'Gram')."
The job of authenticating the disc began with a hand-written transcript of the recording signed by Bell (online here).
In 2011, Patrick Feaster, an Indiana University sound-media historian, inventoried notations on the discs and cylinders in the Smithsonian's collection. Many were scratched on wax and all but illegible, Stephens recalled.
"We then matched up one wax-and-cardboard disc, from April 15, 1885," Stephens wrote. "When we recovered sound from the recording ... the content matched the transcript word for word. It is a recording of Bell speaking."
Similar scanners are used in quality assurance for micromanufactured products such as microchips, optical components and to assure the flatness of touch screens. Dentists use them to take three-dimensional pictures of cavities to aid in making custom fillings.
The Berkeley lab has worked with the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress to learn more about the earliest audio records, some on tinfoil or even paper. And while Haber and his colleagues now know how to authenticate the recordings, they cannot do all the records that may exist.
The Northeast Document Conservation Centre in Massachusetts is working with the Berkeley lab on a digital reformatting service for early audio recordings. There could be as many as 46 million of these early recordings in the United States.
The Bell recording was made at a time of creative ferment, Haber said, as Bell, Edison and others invented devices to change the way Americans communicate.
"Those guys were creating the future," Haber said.
Reporting by Deborah Zabarenko; editing by Marilyn W. Thompson and Jackie Frank


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Kanye West, Selena Gomez + More Star in Thirty Seconds to Mars 'City of Angels' Short Film
The beautiful insanity of Los Angeles is captured in Thirty Seconds to Mars' new short film (aka extended music video) 'City of Angels.' The film features Kanye West, Selena Gomez, Juliette Lewis, Lindsay Lohan and more, all of whom espouse their love for the magical promised land – those are Olivia Wilde's words —that is L.A.
The video is full of confessionals, both funny and serious. Actor Corey Feldman says something incredibly powerful -- that the screwed up people move to L.A., while the people who were born and raised there are less screwy.
Yeezy also said something important -- that the city took his mother but gave him his child, showing the full circle nature of life, not just L.A.
The city is the maker and destroyer of dreams. There's also celeb impersonators, LiLo confessing that she has disappointed herself and Gomez musing about her image as a "fame whore."
Overall, it's a love letter to the city that is loved and hated with equal passion.
The opening scenes run for about two minutes before the video kicks in, featuring the band and shots of the city. More celeb interludes are sprinkled throughout.
The short film was directed by frontman Jared Leto.
"'City of Angels' is a short film about this wild, weird, and wonderful land, Los Angeles, California," Leto said. "A place that has left its mark on the world's imagination and a place where dreams can actually come true."
Leto continued, "I made this short film so I could share my thoughts on this incredibly special place and talk to others about theirs. It's not so much about this particular city but more about the people who inhabit it. This is for the dreamers who know that sometimes the impossible is indeed possible."


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Too busy to get to class today? Join Rita in a short practice. Get your mat and props, and we'll do some yoga now.
Practice Now
Open shoulders and discover truth – Satya
Contentment – Forward Bends
60 min. Explore standing and sitting forward bends in this practice of santosha or contentment. We twist, and work on challenging standing and seated poses to lengthen hamstrings and refine a lovely seated forward bend, upavista konasana.
Inner Cleansing – Saucha
45 min. Niyamas present a constant reminder to improve -- in the asana practice, but more importantly, off the mat. Enjoy this backbend practice where we work on drawing the heads of the arms back to open the area of the heart for a lovely bow, or dhanurasana.
Hybrid Practice
30 min. This potpourri of what I'd call my "must do every day" poses is called hybrid because in a short practice you can attend to lots of areas - hamstrings, lengthening the spine through twists and side stretches, and strength through standing poses.
30 min. Who doesn't include this pose as part of their regular sequence? It is an all-time favorite standing pose amongst yogis because of all the hip opening benefits, shoulder work, and fabulous elongation of the side ribs.
15 min. This short practice combines shoulder and hip opening standing poses as well as seated poses. Gomukasana is one of those poses that all of us like to avoid, but in this short practice, you will not be discouraged!
60 min. Strength and stability are called for when we practice side plank. Enjoy a playful and fun time on your mat as you build arm strength and explore a pose that requires us to open the hips, have steadiness in our balance, and expansion of our hamstrings.
45 min. This practice explores a fabulous arm balance that requires strength, spinal flexibility, and of course open hips, which we have been working on in several practices so far. Enjoy this practice where you take yourself to perhaps a new pose or at least a different way of doing the pose, and create your own asana eye candy!
Parvrtta Trikonasana
30 min. Twisted Triangle is one pose we often love to avoid because it requires so many actions to prepare for it-- hamstrings, shoulders, balance, and twisting. This short sequence enables us to each of these actions to get to a deeper expression of the pose.
Ardha Chandrasana
30 min. A quick and energizing practice of standing poses to build strength. Enjoy this balance pose with stability and ease.
Triang mukhaikapada paschimottanasana
45 min. Lengthen hamstrings and quads in standing poses where we are drawing to the midline to open the hips for this seated forward bend.


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The website is progressing well. I have done major work on the links section of the site. Of course this is quite important as one of the main functions of The Gnomestead is to be the gateway to my other sites.
One of the larger parts of the work has been to do screen captures of each of the sister sites and incorporating them into pages on this site to introduce them to visitors.


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Wendy Neuss was a Human in the 22nd century.
In 2120, she was the commander of the SS Seattle. (TNG: "Up The Long Ladder", okudagram)
This character was only mentioned in writing.
The name of this captain was mentioned in a list of ships that were launched from Earth, with destinations in or near to the Ficus sector, between the years 2123 and 2190. This list was displayed on Jean-Luc Picard's desk monitor in his ready room aboard the USS Enterprise-D. A legible version of the okudagram first appeared in the reference book, Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Continuing Mission. The list became legible to viewers with the remastered episode.
Neuss was named for the Star Trek: The Next Generation producer of the same name.
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