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Kon...what?! Konjac. It's a popular facial sponge from Japan that's making it's way over to North America. Made from konjac root (an edible vegetable), it's supposed to gently exfoliate and rebalance your skin's pH. I stumbled upon it quite by accident at Shoppers Drug Mart while looking for an alternative to my microbead cream cleanser (I recently learned microbeads harm the environment) and holy cow wouldn't you know this thing is biodegradable! I've been using it for a week now and although my t-zone is still a bit flaky (hey we're in the middle of a rough winter) my face overall feels like a baby's bum. It feels very pleasant to use and I like how it exfoliates your skin without feeling harsh. Because it's so gentle it'll take about 3-4 days before you see results. The key is to massage your face gently and not rush through your cleansing routine.
I love this sponge. I'm going to marry it. Seriously.
In between uses, the sponge dries into a little styrofoam-like disk and you revive it by soaking it or running it under warm water...it actually feels a bit slimy when wet. The sponge can be used with or without a cleanser (I use cleanser but it does potentially cut down on the konjac's lifespan) and with proper use it lasts about 2-3 months. After washing your face, rinse it out and press it between your palms to remove excess water...don't squeeze it or you may damage the fibres. If you're interested in reading more about the manufacturing process, www.japanesekonjacsponge.com has an excellent write-up.
Where to buy in Canada:
Shopper's Drug Mart, Quo brand, $5 (the one I have!)
Sephora, boscia brand, $22
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Shopper's Drug Mart, Quo brand, $5 (the one I have!)
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Arts & Entertainment
Kennewick native Mike Jordan releases three novels
Author and Kennewick native Mike Jordan has released two new historical novels and a romantic comedy.
Crockett's Coin, The Freedom Song and Your Heart of Gold are available at mikejordanbooks.com and through Amazon and other book outlets.
Jordan is a 1968 graduate of Kennewick High School who went on to work for the Tri-City Herald, The News Tribune in Tacoma and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He's now a professor emeritus at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

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Articulation Therapy
Articulation Therapy
Articulation therapy services are provided to improve speech production and expressive communication to help your child be understood during his day to day activities. We provide a thorough assessment to determine your child's individual needs, and tailor treatment targeting speech sounds in which he/she is having the most difficulty. We provide home programs to teach families how to promote articulation and expressive language development in the home. We combine the traditional articulation therapy with a variety of interactive games and activities to make therapy fun and engaging for all who are involved! Some of the following populations would benefit from our articulation therapy services:
- Apraxia of Speech
- Tongue ties
- Dysarthria
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Fluency/Stuttering
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These are the most common questions asked by our clients in the Aurora and GTA area. Contact us today at (416) 324-2848 so that we can discuss your network telecom needs, since each configuration and design is different we will study your case and provide an array of options.
Can I do my own simple wiring?
You could, but we don't recommend it. A simple mistake, even with low voltage wiring, can be very costly in the long run. It is best to have it done professionally that way it is guaranteed and your systems will perform up to expectations.
How do I find a good technician?
As they used to say in school, do some homework. Ask for references. Make sure they are certified and insured. Ask all questions before you contract them. Also, it's smart to get at least three bids to make sure the company isn't charging too much or too little. Either one could be a problem. Too high, you're getting soaked, too low, you might get soaked a lot more when the job goes sour.
Should I take out a service contract?
Even though it is state of the art technology, systems do fail. We encourage our clients to take a service contract. That way if a failure does occur we can react promptly to fix the problem. Service contracts also cover back up of system and software upgrades to keep you up to date.
While most projects involving low voltage electricity require the hands of an experienced technician, some small problems can be handled by the client. We've listed a few tips to help you if you want to try and tackle that small problem on your own. If you don't, or the problem is too complex, feel free to contact us. We're here; we're ready and able to help. We look forward to hearing from you.
At ADDCOMM, we believe in customer service, safety, and fair prices. We are the Newmarket , Aurora, Concord and surrounding area's number 1 choice low voltage experts who go the extra mile to make certain that our technicians are experienced, well trained and skilled. Our technicians know exactly what they are doing, therefore they don't need to waste time figuring things out, so that keeps our labor costs down. We pass those savings on to our customers and have been for many years.
ADDCOMM is the leading Network Telecom contractor you will find the Aurora and GTA area, specializing in Telephone System Services, CCTV System Services, Data Networking, Paging, Wireless and Cabling. Contact us, and your Network Telecom needs will be taken care of promptly, safely, and cost effectively. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and constantly update and train our technicians on all the new trends in the ever changing world of technology and communications.


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- Refugees, immigration & multiculturalism
- Community Support Program
- Cross-Cultural Responsiveness Training
- Employment Pathways People Seeking Asylum
- Integrated Family Services
- Parent School Connect
- Refugee Action Program
- Refugee Child Outreach
- ReSource Youth
- Service and Community Hubs
- Stepping Stones
- Support People Seeking Asylum
- Youth Transitions Support Pilot Program
Refugee action Program
The RAP program connects refugee communities with service providers and resources to address issues and concerns that arise in accessing services in an unfamiliar system.
It can be challenging for refugee communities to access the services they need within an unfamiliar system. RAP acts as a 'broker', connecting communities with service providers and resources.
The Brotherhood's Multicultural Communities Team works in partnership with the Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre to run the Refugee Action Program.
The program aims to steer refugee communities towards being self-sufficient, by helping them identify their needs. It also trains community leaders to establish relationships with service providers and supportive partner organisations.
The Refugee Action Program includes:
- identifying goals, supporters and useful services for a particular community group
- empowering communities as they develop skills to create their own independent organisations
- networking with organisations that can assist community groups
- ongoing training and mentoring for a liaison officer from within the community
- training and support delivered for and by community members.
Who is eligible
Newly arrived refugee communities in Victoria, identified in consultation with the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre.
We thank the following partners for their valuable contributions:
Contact us
Refugee Action Program
Epping Community Services Hub
713 High Street, Epping, Victoria 3076
Phone: (03) 9422 5650
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Eight True Remedies
By Ray Foster, email@example.com
- excerpts from the book Ministry of Healing by Ellen G. White 1905.
Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power--these are the true remedies. Every person should have a knowledge of nature's remedial agencies and how to apply them. It is essential both to understand the principles involved in the treatment of the sick and to have a practical training that will enable one rightly to use this knowledge. {MH 127.2}
The use of natural remedies requires an amount of care and effort that many are not willing to give. Nature's process of healing and upbuilding is gradual, and to the impatient it seems slow. The surrender of hurtful indulgences requires sacrifice. But in the end it will be found that nature, untrammeled, does her work wisely and well. Those who persevere in obedience to her laws will reap the reward in health of body and health of mind.
Too little attention is generally given to the preservation of health. It is far better to prevent disease than to know how to treat it when contracted. It is the duty of every person, for his own sake, and for the sake of humanity, to inform himself in regard to the laws of life and conscientiously to obey them. All need to become acquainted with that most wonderful of all organisms, the human body. They should understand the functions of the various organs and the dependence of one upon another for the healthy action of all. They should study the influence of the mind upon the body, and of the body upon the mind, and the laws by which they are governed. {MH 128.1}
We cannot be too often reminded that health does not depend on chance. It is a result of obedience to law. This is recognized by the contestants in athletic games and trials of strength. These men make the most careful preparation. They submit to thorough training and strict discipline. Every physical habit is carefully regulated. They know that neglect, excess, or carelessness, which weakens or cripples any organ or function of the body, would ensure defeat. {MH 128.2}
How much more important is such carefulness to ensure success in the conflict of life. It is not mimic battles in which we are engaged. We are waging a warfare upon which hang eternal results. We have unseen enemies to meet. Evil angels are striving for the dominion of every human being. Whatever injures the health, not only lessens physical vigor, but tends to weaken the mental and moral powers. Indulgence in any unhealthful practice makes it more difficult for one to discriminate between right and wrong, and hence more difficult to resist evil. It increases the danger of failure and defeat.
One of the most deplorable effects of the original apostasy was the loss of man's power of self-control. Only as this power is regained can there be real progress.
The body is the only medium through which the mind and the soul are developed for the upbuilding of character. Hence it is that the adversary of souls directs his temptations to the enfeebling and degrading of the physical powers. His success here means the surrender to evil of the whole being. The tendencies of our physical nature, unless under the dominion of a higher power, will surely work ruin and death. {MH 130.1}
The body is to be brought into subjection. The higher powers of the being are to rule. The passions are to be controlled by the will, which is itself to be under the control of God. The kingly power of reason, sanctified by divine grace, is to bear sway in our lives. {MH 130.2}
The requirements of God must be brought home to the conscience. Men and women must be awakened to the duty of self-mastery, the need of purity, freedom from every depraving appetite and defiling habit. They need to be impressed with the fact that all their powers of mind and body are the gift of God, and are to be preserved in the best possible condition for His service. {MH 130.3}
In order to have good blood, we must breathe well. Full, deep inspirations of pure air, which fill the lungs with oxygen, purify the blood. They impart to it a bright color and send it, a life-giving current, to every part of the body. A good respiration soothes the nerves; it stimulates the appetite and renders digestion more perfect; and it induces sound, refreshing sleep. {MH 272.1}
The lungs should be allowed the greatest freedom possible. Their capacity is developed by free action; it diminishes if they are cramped and compressed. Hence the ill effects of the practice so common, especially in sedentary pursuits, of stooping at one's work. In this position it is impossible to breathe deeply. Superficial breathing soon becomes a habit, and the lungs lose their power to expand. A similar effect is produced by tight lacing. Sufficient room is not given to the lower part of the chest; the abdominal muscles, which were designed to aid in breathing, do not have full play, and the lungs are restricted in their action. {MH 272.2}
Thus an insufficient supply of oxygen is received. The blood moves sluggishly. The waste, poisonous matter, which should be thrown off in the exhalations from the lungs, is retained, and the blood becomes impure. Not only the lungs, but the stomach, liver, and brain are affected. The skin becomes sallow, digestion is retarded; the heart is depressed; the brain is clouded; the thoughts are confused; gloom settles upon the spirits; the whole system becomes depressed and inactive, and peculiarly susceptible to disease.
The lungs are constantly throwing off impurities, and they need to be constantly supplied with fresh air. Impure air does not afford the necessary supply of oxygen, and the blood passes to the brain and other organs without being vitalized. Hence the necessity of thorough ventilation. To live in close, ill-ventilated rooms, where the air is dead and vitiated, weakens the entire system. It becomes peculiarly sensitive to the influence of cold, and a slight exposure induces disease. It is close confinement indoors that makes many women pale and feeble. They breathe the same air over and over until it becomes laden with poisonous matter thrown off through the lungs and pores, and impurities are thus conveyed back to the blood. {MH 274.1}
In the construction of buildings, whether for public purposes or as dwellings, care should be taken to provide for good ventilation and plenty of sunlight. Churches and schoolrooms are often faulty in this respect. Neglect of proper ventilation is responsible for much of the drowsiness and dullness that destroy the effect of many a sermon and make the teacher's work toilsome and ineffective. {MH 274.2}
So far as possible, all buildings intended for human habitation should be placed on high, well-drained ground. This will ensure a dry site and prevent the danger of disease from dampness and miasma. This matter is often too lightly regarded. Continuous ill-health, serious diseases, and many deaths result from the dampness and malaria of low-lying, ill-drained situations. {MH 274.3}
In the building of houses it is especially important to secure thorough ventilation and plenty of sunlight. Let there be a current of air and an abundance of light in every room in the house. Sleeping rooms should be so arranged as to have a free circulation of air day and night. No room is fit to be occupied as a sleeping room unless it can be thrown open daily to the air and sunshine. In most countries bedrooms need to be supplied with conveniences for heating, that they may be thoroughly warmed and dried in cold or wet weather. {MH 274.4}
When a physician sees a patient suffering from disease caused by improper eating and drinking or other wrong habits, yet neglects to tell him of this, he is doing his fellow being an injury. Drunkards, maniacs, those who are given over to licentiousness, all appeal to the physician to declare clearly and distinctly that suffering results from sin. Those who understand the principles of life should be in earnest in striving to counteract the causes of disease. Seeing the continual conflict with pain, laboring constantly to alleviate suffering, how can the physician hold his peace? Is he benevolent and merciful if he does not teach strict temperance as a remedy for disease? {MH 114.1}
Let it be made plain that the way of God's commandments is the way of life. God has established the laws of nature, but His laws are not arbitrary exactions. Every "Thou shalt not," whether in physical or in moral law, implies a promise. If we obey it, blessing will attend our steps. God never forces us to do right, but He seeks to save us from the evil and lead us to the good. {MH 114.2}
Let attention be called to the laws that were taught to Israel. God gave them definite instruction in regard to their habits of life. He made known to them the laws relating to both physical and spiritual well-being; and on condition of obedience He assured them, "The Lord will take away from thee all sickness." Deuteronomy 7:15. "Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day." "For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh." Deuteronomy 32:46; Proverbs 4:22. {MH 114.3}
God desires us to reach the standard of perfection made possible for us by the gift of Christ. He calls upon us to make our choice on the right side, to connect with heavenly agencies, to adopt principles that will restore in us the divine image. In His written word and in the great book of nature He has revealed of the principles of life. It is our work to obtain a knowledge of these principles, and by obedience to co-operate with Him in restoring health to the body as well as to the soul. {MH 114.4}
Men need to learn that the blessings of obedience, in their fullness, can be theirs only as they receive the grace of Christ. It is His grace that gives man power to obey the laws of God. It is this that enables him to break the bondage of evil habit. This is the only power that can make him and keep him steadfast in the right path. {MH 115.1}
When the gospel is received in its purity and power, it is a cure for the maladies that originated in sin. The Sun of Righteousness arises, "with healing in His wings." Malachi 4:2. Not all this world bestows can heal a broken heart, or impart peace of mind, or remove care, or banish disease. Fame, genius, talent--all are powerless to gladden the sorrowful heart or to restore the wasted life. The life of God in the soul is man's only hope. {MH 115.2}
The love which Christ diffuses through the whole being is a vitalizing power. Every vital part--the brain, the heart, the nerves--it touches with healing. By it the highest energies of the being are roused to activity. It frees the soul from the guilt and sorrow, the anxiety and care, that crush the life forces. With it come serenity and composure. It implants in the soul, joy that nothing earthly can destroy,--joy in the Holy Spirit,--health-giving, life-giving joy. {MH 115.3}
Our Saviour's words, "Come unto Me, . . . and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28), are a prescription for the healing of physical, mental, and spiritual ills. Though men have brought suffering upon themselves by their own wrongdoing, He regards them with pity. In Him they may find help. He will do great things for those who trust in Him.
Some make themselves sick by overwork. For these, rest, freedom from care, and a spare diet, are essential to restoration of health. To those who are brain weary and nervous because of continual labor and close confinement, a visit to the country, where they can live a simple, carefree life, coming in close contact with the things of nature, will be most helpful. Roaming through the fields and the woods, picking the flowers, listening to the songs of the birds, will do far more that any other agency toward their recovery. {MH 236.1}
Action is a law of our being. Every organ of the body has its appointed work, upon the performance of which its development and strength depend. The normal action of all the organs gives strength and vigor, while the tendency of disuse is toward decay and death. Bind up an arm, even for a few weeks, then free it from its bands, and you will see that it is weaker than the one you have been using moderately during the same time. Inactivity produces the same effect upon the whole muscular system. {MH 237.3}
Inactivity is a fruitful cause of disease. Exercise quickens and equalizes the circulation of the blood, but in idleness the blood does not circulate freely, and the changes in it, so necessary to life and health, do not take place. The skin, too, becomes inactive. Impurities are not expelled as they would be if the circulation had been quickened by vigorous exercise, the skin kept in a healthy condition, and the lungs fed with plenty of pure, fresh air. This state of the system throws a double burden on the excretory organs, and disease is the result. {MH 238.1}
Invalids should not be encourage in inactivity. When there has been serious overtaxation in any direction, entire rest for a time will sometimes ward off serious illness; but in the case of confirmed invalids, it is seldom necessary to suspend all activity. {MH 238.2}
Those who have broken down from mental labor should have rest from wearing thought; but they should not be led to believe that it is dangerous to use their mental powers at all. Many are inclined to regard their condition as worse than it really is. This state of mind is unfavorable to recovery, and should not be encouraged. {MH 238.3}
Ministers, teachers, students, and other brain workers often suffer from illness as the result of severe mental taxation, unrelieved by physical exercise. What these persons need is a more active life. Strictly temperate habits, combined with proper exercise, would ensure both mental and physical vigor, and would give power of endurance to all brain workers. {MH 238.4}
Those who have overtaxed their physical powers should not be encouraged to forgo manual labor entirely. But labor, to be of the greatest advantage, should be systematic and agreeable. Outdoor exercise is the best; it should be so planned as to strengthen by use the organs that have become weakened; and the heart should be in it; the labor of the hands should never degenerate into mere drudgery. {MH 238.5}
When invalids have nothing to occupy their time and attention, their thoughts become centered upon themselves, and they grow morbid and irritable. Many times they dwell upon their bad feelings until they think themselves much worse than they really are and wholly unable to do anything. {MH 239.1}
In all these cases well-directed physical exercise would prove an effective remedial agent. In some cases it is indispensable to the recovery of health. The will goes with the labor of the hands; and what these invalids need is to have the will aroused. When the will is dormant, the imagination becomes abnormal, and it is impossible to resist disease.
Inactivity is the greatest curse that could come upon most invalids. Light employment in useful labor, while it does not tax mind or body, has a happy influence upon both. It strengthens the muscles, improves the circulation, and gives the invalid the satisfaction of knowing that he is not wholly useless in this busy world. He may be able to do but little at first, but he will soon find his strength increasing, and the amount of work done can be increased accordingly. {MH 240.1}
Exercise aids the dyspeptic by giving the digestive organs a healthy tone. To engage in severe study or violent physical exercise immediately after eating, hinders the work of digestion; but a short walk after a meal, with the head erect and the shoulders back, is a great benefit. {MH 240.2}
Notwithstanding all that is said and written concerning its importance, there are still many who neglect physical exercise. Some grow corpulent because the system is clogged; others become thin and feeble because their vital powers are exhausted in disposing of an excess of food. The liver is burdened in its effort to cleanse the blood of impurities, and illness is the result. {MH 240.3}
Those whose habits are sedentary should, when the weather will permit, exercise in the open air every day, summer or winter. Walking is preferable to riding or driving, for it brings more of the muscles into exercise. The lungs are forced into healthy action, since it is impossible to walk briskly without inflating them. {MH 240.4}
Such exercise would in many cases be better for the health than medicine. Physician often advise their patients to take an ocean voyage, to go to some mineral spring, or to visit different places for change of climate, when in most cases if they would eat temperately, and take cheerful, healthful exercise, they would recover health and would save time and money. {MH 240.5}
When the abuse of health is carried so far that sickness results, the sufferer can often do for himself what no one else can do for him. The first thing to be done is to ascertain the true character of the sickness and then go to work intelligently to remove the cause. If the harmonious working of the system has become unbalanced by overwork, overeating, or other irregularities, do not endeavor to adjust the difficulties by adding a burden of poisonous medicines. {MH 235.1}
Intemperate eating is often the cause of sickness, and what nature most needs is to be relieved of the undue burden that has been placed upon her. In many cases of sickness, the very best remedy is for the patient to fast for a meal or two, that the overworked organs of digestion may have an opportunity to rest. A fruit diet for a few days has often brought great relief to brain workers. Many times a short period of entire abstinence from food, followed by simple, moderate eating, has led to recovery through nature's own recuperative effort. An abstemious diet for a month or two would convince many sufferers that the path of self-denial is the path to health.
Our bodies are built up from the food we eat. There is a constant breaking down of the tissues of the body; every movement of every organ involves waste, and this waste is repaired from our food. Each organ of the body requires its share of nutrition. The brain must be supplied with its portion; the bones, muscles, and nerves demand theirs. It is a wonderful process that transforms the food into blood and uses this blood to build up the varied parts of the body; but this process is going on continually, supplying with life and strength each nerve, muscle, and tissue. {MH 295.1}
Selection of Food
Those foods should be chosen that best supply the elements needed for building up the body. In this choice, appetite is not a safe guide. Through wrong habits of eating, the appetite has become perverted. Often it demands food that impairs health and causes weakness instead of strength. We cannot safely be guided by the customs of society. The disease and suffering that everywhere prevail are largely due to popular errors in regard to diet. {MH 295.2}
In order to know what are the best foods, we must study God's original plan for man's diet. He who created man and who understands his needs appointed Adam his food. "Behold," He said, "I have given you every herb yielding seed, . . . and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food." Genesis 1:29, A.R.V. Upon leaving Eden to gain his livelihood by tilling the earth under the curse of sin, man received permission to eat also "the herb of the field." Genesis 3:18. {MH 295.3}
Grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables constitute the diet chosen for us by our Creator. These foods, prepared in as simple and natural a manner as possible, are the most healthful and nourishing. They impart a strength, a power of endurance, and a vigor of intellect that are not afforded by a more complex and stimulating diet. {MH 296.1}
But not all foods wholesome in themselves are equally suited to our needs under all circumstances. Care should be taken in the selection of food. Our diet should be suited to the season, to the climate in which we live, and to the occupation we follow. Some foods that are adapted for use at one season or in one climate are not suited to another. So there are different foods best suited for persons in different occupations. Often food that can be used with benefit by those engaged in hard physical labor is unsuitable for persons of sedentary pursuits or intense mental application. God has given us an ample variety of healthful foods, and each person should choose from it the things that experience and sound judgment prove to be best suited to his own necessities. {MH 296.2}
In health and in sickness, pure water is one of heaven's choicest blessings. Its proper use promotes health. It is the beverage which God provided to quench the thirst of animals and man. Drunk freely, it helps to supply the necessities of the system and assists nature to resist disease. The external application of water is one of the easiest and most satisfactory ways of regulating the circulation of the blood. A cold or cool bath is an excellent tonic. Warm baths open the pores and thus aid in the elimination of impurities. Both warm and neutral bath soothe the nerves and equalize the circulation. {MH 237.1}
But many have never learned by experience the beneficial effects of the proper use of water, and they are afraid of it. Water treatments are not appreciated as they should be, and to apply them skillfully requires work that many are unwilling to perform. But none should feel excused for ignorance or indifference on this subject. There are many ways in which water can be applied to relieve pain and check disease. All should become intelligent in its use in simple home treatments. Mothers, especially, should know how to care for their families in both health and sickness. {MH 237.2}
If you would desire to experience treatments for your condition based on these eight true remedies this is possible for you at the Black Hills Health and Education Center, Hermosa, SD. See more at HTTP://bhhec.org or call by phone 1 (800) 658-5433.
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Unless you have dust mite resistant bedding such as a memory foam mattress topper, research has shown that making your bed in the morning can actually be bad for you!
It's every teenagers dream – their mother tells them every day to make their bed, nag, nag, nag – and then one day, The News reports that making your bed can actually be bad for you. It isn't about bending over and risking your back but the risk of dust mites. More people than ever are becoming aware of the risk of dust mites and are investing in dust mite resistant bedding such as memory foam mattresses or a memory foam mattress topper.
Dust mites are happiest in our beds – warm, moist places that offer them the right habitat including plenty of food (flaky skin!) and water (our perspiration). It's not pretty, and it isn't just that the thought of skin feeding bugs wriggling around your mattress that is awful. They are a real risk to allergy and asthma sufferers who should consider using a memory foam mattress topper to reduce the risks.
So why is it good that we don't make the bed? Scientists believe that although it looks messy, it is less appealing to the dreaded dust mite. The average bed could contain between 1.5 million and 2 million house dust mites. But leaving beds unturned makes it harder for them to survive – as conditions are drier. The allergens the bugs create can be easily inhaled when you sleep, which is why it's important to have a memory foam mattress topper.
The moist warm conditions while we sleep in our beds are ideal of mites, but they are less likely to thrive in drier conditions. The mites die when they dehydrate. There are plenty of daily routines that can impact on whether house mites thrive including well watered house plants, aquariums, humidifiers and made beds – anywhere moist. Heating, ventilation and insulation could all impact on how mites thrive. The fact they are so resilient is why many people now buy anti allergen and dust mite resistant bedding such as the memory foam mattress toper. An average of £700m a year is spent on treating mite-induced illnesses.
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9/18/07 September Membership Meeting - Proposed Amendement to DCRA BY-laws Submited September 17th the DCRA membership met at the Rialto Lanes and Lounge in Norway to stamp out some 2007 issues, prepare for the Enduro and Nominate 2008 Executive Board Members.
9/2/07 Dickinson County Fair, Championship Night The Dickinson County Fair presented Championship Night at the Norway Speedway. As Mike Reichenberger (LM) Ron Jenshak (SS) Jim Stachowicz (SL) and Jamie Hedlund (4's) were crowned as our 2007 Champions.
8/25/07 Week 15 - Sorny's Crane Service - Childrens Nickel Toss Nickels rained from the skies, as Sorny's Crane Service and Bear 93.1 presented week 15 at the Norway Speedway. Paul Radavich stormed threw the field to win his first Late Model feature of his career, while Tom Neeley won his 2nd Super Stock feature in 3 weeks.
8/18/07 Fan Appreciation Week 14 - presented by Thirsty Whale and UPcars.com Hundreds of fans were rewarded with pictures, candy, and prizes at the 7th Annual Fan Appreciation Night was brought to us by the Thirsty Whale Bar and Grill and Upcars.com. Dillon Kralovetz raced through the field to win his first Norway Speedway Late Model A feature, while John Komp won his first Super Stock Feature of the season, while Bob Nordell won his first ever Four Cylinder feature, and Mike Stanchina won the Late Model Super stock Shoot out special to cap the evening.
8/11/07 Auto Value RD III First of all everybody in the Racing Association would like to thank all the fans for sticking with us during the town of Norway Power Outage, and the late evening THANK YOU!!!
Bob Menor raced to a $1000 Round III Auto Value Bumper to Bumper win, but Menor and Mike Gardner will share the 2007 Late Model Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Championship. Tom Neeley survived another Super Stock marathon race to win the $500 Round III prize. As Ron Jenshak secured the $500 2007 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Super Stock Championship.
Mike Gardner set fast time in the Late Model division with a time of 14.835 averaging 80.889 mph. Ron Jenshak started off his Auto Value Championship night with fast time in the Super Stock division timing in at 16.220 averaging 73.982 mph. 2006 Defending DQ Dog Four Cylinder Champion Bill Delfosse set fast time for the 4 cylinders.
Bob Danes held off 16-year-old Floridian Dalton Zehr to win the Late Model dash, and Mike Bubloni held off Jeff Boetcher to win the Super Stock Dash. Trey Beauchamp drove away from the field in DQ-Dog 4 cylinder dash to claim the victory.
Dallas Kralovets took the lead from Dan Carne and then held off Tom Lindquist to win the fist Late Model heat. Scott Degnan led flag to flag in the second Late Model heat, gathering the win. Fred Gignac led flag to flag as well to win the third Late Model heat.
Marcus Bubloni raced to the outside of Tom Theobald to win the first Super Stock heat. Brian Stanaway held off Scott Visintainer to win the second Super Stock heat, and Tom Neeley held off a challenge from Dave Sanicki to win the third Super Stock heat.
And then the skies went dark, literally as the Speedway and a section of Norway Township experienced a power outage. After an hour delay to the program, light bestowed upon us again as the Late Model Semi-feature returned to the track. Dallas Kralovets jumped in front of Dan Carne to hold the early lead as Tom Lindquist moved into the second position. Lindquist would then run down Kralovets who had opened a decent sized lead. 13 laps into the race Lindquist mounted his challenge going to the high side completing the pass. Following Lindquist past Kralovets was the #75 of Scott Degnan who zeroed in on Lindquist. As the laps ticked away Degnan could stay in his tracks but never make it along side of the leader. Tom Lindquist took home his first semi-feature win of the season, Scott Degnan second, and Dallas Kralovets third, earning the final transfer spot into the feature.
Tom Theobald held the lead in the early going of the Super Stock Semi-feature, as Steve Sorenson followed in second and John McDonald followed on the inside. 16-year-old rookie Marcus Bubloni used the highline to drive from 4th on lap 4 all the way into the lead on lap 7. John McDonald would then move into the second position pressuring Markus when a caution flew with a couple laps remaining. From the restart McDonald fired to the outside; as he and Marcus raced door to door, slapping fenders and trading a little paint for the lead, one lap Marcus edged out front, the next lap McDonald would edge out front. Coming to the checkers they were door to door and in one of the closest finishes of the year, John McDonald got the victory by nine thousandths of a second over Marcus Bubloni, Steve Sorenson finished third earning the final transfer spot into the A feature.
The Late Model A feature, crashed to life during the 2 lap warm up period before the race, as Craig Schei received the worst damage as he was forced to scratch, unable to start the event. Once the race started Bruce White held the early lead but it was short lived as Scott Stanchina fired passed on lap 9. Stanchina put about 6 car lengths between himself and the rest of the field, but multi-track champion Bob Menor climbed his way into the second position and started to track Stanchina down. The two would battle door to door, until Menor secured the lead on lap 16. Dillon Kralovets would then get by Stanchina for second and start putting heat on Menor. For the remainder of the race Kralovets could stay in touch with Menor waiting for the slightest slip, but the two would keep their distance as Bob Menor raced to victory in the third Bumper to Bumper Auto Value Challenge Series feature. Dillon Kralovets second, Mike Gardner third, Scott Stanchina fourth, and Fred Gignac fifth. After the official point tabulation Bob Menor and Mike Gardner will share the 2007 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Challenge Series Championship.
The Super Stock feature got off to a better start than the Late Model event, but that would soon change. Tom Neeley put himself in the early lead as he held off Tim Schultz jr in the early going. After numerous cautions and another 4 cylinder like performance the race was called after numerous cautions as the clock itched closer to 11:30pm. Tom Neeley was awarded the win, Ron Jenshak second, Jay Baumler jr third, Dave Sanicki fourth and Mike Bubloni fifth. After official point tabulations Ron Jenshak was awarded the 2007 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Challenge Series Championship.
Keith Burcar raced away from the field earning his second career Slammer victory, Jim Stachowicz second John Mattia third, Neil Varda fourth, and Allan Beattie fifth.
Jesse Hedlund won his second DQ-Dog Four Cylinder A feature, running away from Gerald Dugree Sr second, Mark Moraska third, Scott Dabb fourth, Brett Bray fifth, Jamie Hedlund sixth, Chris Lassila seventh, Shawn Visintainer eighth, Jim Stanchina ninth, and Brian Stanchina tenth.
Eric Lafreneire dragged Jason Paris out of turn 4 to win the DQ-Dog B feature, Brandon Klitske third, Paul Martin fifth, and Jacob Stachowicz fifth.
Andrew Waitrovich won his first DQ-Dog C feature, in his second start of the year. Philip Galeazi second, Tom Golfis third, Bryce Cuggino fourth, and Scott Brunette fifth.
For complete results, please go to www.mylaps.com and search Norway Speedway.
Please Join us next week as The Thirsty Whale and UP Cars.com present the Seventh Annual Fan Appreciation Day. Making an appearance will be Korey Kemkes driving the Breast Cancer Awareness #07. Also the Salvation Army will be on hand for a can donation. When you donate a can to the Salvation Army you will be entered into a drawing for a 2008 Season Pass.
8/4/07 State Line Challenge Elias Auto Parts and the U.P. Off-road 100 presented the 2007 State Line Challenge as Mike Reichenberger persevered through the event to capture the $2000 prize over Dalton Zehr
7/28/07 International Truck and Engine-Schultz Equipment-Results Broadcasting International Truck and Engine of Chicago along with Schultz Equipment of Iron Mountain put up a $500 Super Stock prize which was won by Dave Sanicki. Also sponsoring this week's action was Frog 101.5, Bee 100.7 and Oldies 106.7 as Troy Nelson captured the Late Model Feature.
7/20/07 Week 10 - the Wendricks Truss Shoot out Mike Reichenberger took charge of the $1000 Wendricks Truss Shoot out Friday night at the Norway Speedway as he claimed the top prize of Tom Gee Jr. Jim Beauchamp was credited with his first win in the Super Stock feature.
7/13/07 Auto Value Bumper To Bumper, and Werner Electric Round II The Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Challenge series found two different winners in the second round. Troy Nelson captured the $1000 prize in the Late Models, while John McDonald took home the $500 prize in the Super Stock feature.
7/6/07 Iron Mountain Power Sports and Kingsford Dairy Queen Week 8 Iron Mountain Power Sports and the Kingsford Dairy Queen welcomed the fans to week 8 at the Norway Speedway as Scott Degnan collected his first Late Model Feature win of the season, and Mark Bubloni won his 4th Super Stock feature.
6/29/07 Econo Foods, Fire work spectacualr, week 7 Craig Schei and Tom Neeley raced to victory on Econo Foods Night at the Norway Speedway, as the Norway Fire Department lit the sky with a fantastic fireworks display as week 7 came to a close.
6/22/07 ASA Midwest Tour Norway 100 The largest crowd in Norway Speedway history watched local hero and ASA Midwest Touring star Jamie Iverson take home the victory in the Norway 100 over a hard charging Donny Reuvers.
6/15/07 North Honda Motorsports - Week 5 North Honda Motorsports sponsored week five, as Jamie Iverson raced to the checkered flag in the Late Model division using the night as a warm up for the up coming ASA Midwest Tour Event on June 22nd. In the Super Stock Feature, John McDonald captured his first checkered flag of the season.
6/8/07 Iron Mountain Power Sports and Dairy Queen, week 4 a Beautiful late spring day greeted Iron Mountain Power Sports and the Kingsford Dairy Queen night as two veterans chalked up more wins to their ever growing total. As Bob Menor captured the Late Model A feature, and Mike Bubloni Jr. won the Super Stock A Feature.
6/1/07 Auto Value/Bumper To Bumper RD 1 - Week 3 The Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Challenge Series always brings out the best of our drivers, and when the drivers are up to the challenge, it can only mean a fantastic show for the fans. As Mike Reichenberger snuck underneath Bruce White to win the $1,000 Late Model Prize, and Ron Jenshak benefited from Dave Sanicki and Ryan Hood tangling as he inherited the lead and the $500 prize
5/25/07 Four Seasons Beer Distributing and Standard Printing Night Four Seasons Beer Distributing and Standard Printing night was greeted with friendly sunny skies, as week 2 fired up at the Norway Speedway. Mike Reichenberger captured fast time in the Late Model Division, while Ron Jenshak was the fastest Super Stock.
5/19/07 2007 Opener Presented by Wilson Auto Collision The 2007 Norway Speedway Opener presented by Wilson Auto Collision was promoted as possibly the biggest opener in Norway History. That fact may be left for discussion but it sure became the longest. After all the rain and cold Andy Monday and the 10th frame racing team clamed the top prize in the Late Model Division, while Mark Bubloni opened up the Super Stock season with an impressive victory.
5/14/07 2007 Speedway Opener and More With the start of racing season at Norway Speedway only a few days away, I'm getting very excited and I have many things on my mind that I'd like to write about.
1/15/07 2007 Opener $2000 to win!!!!! At the last board meeting, it was decided that the 2007 Norway Speedway Opener (May 19th) will post $2000 to win the A feature. The Winner of the B feature will be awarded $500 for the win, but will given a "DEAL or NO DEAL" either to accept the money or test his luck in the A feature drawing for a position. The Super Stock main event will also be awared a $250 prize. As we hope to Kick off the 2007 Season with a BANG!!


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- Civil Aviation Ministry's Regional Connectivity Scheme "UDAN" Launched
- Western Zonal Council Meeting held in Mumbai
- India Signs Guarantee Agreement with the World Bank
- Loan to National Water Development Agency (NWDA)
- Central assistance for 99 prioritized irrigation projects under AIBP
Environment & Ecology
- Smooth-coated otter sighted in Krishna mangrove
Science & Technology
- BCCI approves use of DRS in India-England Test series
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Polity & Governance
Civil Aviation Ministry's Regional Connectivity Scheme "UDAN" Launched
The Union Government has launched the regional air connectivity scheme 'UDAN' which seeks to get more people to fly in the smaller towns.
- The scheme will be rolled out by January, 2017 and will be in operation for a period of 10 years.
What is UDAN Scheme?
The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam naagrik) scheme seeks to provide connectivity to un-served and under-served airports of the country through revival of existing air-strips and airports.
This first-of-its-kind scheme will ensure affordability, connectivity, growth and development.
Key features of the scheme:
- The UDAN scheme will be applicable on flights which cover between 200 km and 800 km with no lower limit set for hilly, remote, islands and regions which are security sensitive.
- Under the UDAN scheme, the flights are bound to connect at least one RCS airport (underserved and unserved airports).
- The RCS caps fares and also offers a ceiling for the VGF available for each route. Which means the airlines cannot charge beyond the caps specified from passengers.
- For the shortest route under the scheme fare has been capped at Rs 1,420. For longest route, fare has been capped Rs Rs 3,500.
- The Centre has also decided to provide concessions such as 2% excise on Value Added Tax (VAT) and service tax at 1/10th.
- State government are bound to provide free security and fire service, utilities at concessional rates and reduce VAT on ATF to 1%.
- There will be no landing charges, parking charges and Terminal Navigation Landing Charges will be imposed for RCS flights.
[Ref: The Hindu]
Western Zonal Council Meeting held in Mumbai
The 22nd meeting of the Western Zonal Council was recently held at Mumbai under the chairmanship of Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister.
- The Western Zonal Council consists of the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
- The meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers and Ministers of these States and Administrators of Union Territories as well as senior officers of Central and State Governments.
- The Council reviewed issues which relate to coastal security, internal security, issuance of bio-metric identity cards to fishermen & issue of card readers, formulation of plans for countering terrorism, modernization of police force etc.
- Other important issues discussed were Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Urban) Mission, surplus lands of Central Government for 'Housing for All: 2022' and providing shelters to the urban homeless.
- Issues relating to checking pollution in Daman Ganga and Kolak river due to discharge of untreated effluents from Vapi industrial area were also deliberated in detail.
About the Zonal Councils:
Zonal Councils are advisory councils and are made up of the states of India have been grouped into six zones to foster cooperation among them. They are:
- Northern Zonal Council
- North-Central Zonal Council
- North-Eastern Zonal Council
- Eastern Zonal Council
- Western Zonal Council
- Southern Zonal Council
- Five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
- The North Eastern States' special problems are addressed by another statutory body – The North Eastern Council, created by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.
- The Zonal Councils are mandated to discuss and make recommendations on any matter of common interest in the field of economic and social planning, border disputes, linguistic minorities or inter-State transport etc.
- They are regional fora of cooperative endeavour for States linked with each other economically, politically and culturally.
- Being compact high level bodies, specially meant for looking after the interests of respective Zones, they are capable of focusing attention on specific issues taking into account regional factors, while keeping the national perspective in view.
India Signs Guarantee Agreement with the World Bank
The Union Government has signed $650 million loan agreement with the World Bank for construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)-III project.
- The agreement was signed between International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IRBD), part of World Bank Group to lend $650 million, third tranche for construction EDFC to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL).
About Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor-III project:
- The objective of the EDFC-III Project is to augment rail transport capacity, improve service quality and enhance freight carriage throughput on the 401 km Ludhiana-Khurja section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
- It also aims to develop institutional capacity of DFCCIL to build, maintain and operate the entire DFC network.
- The first two phases of the EDFC are already being implemented by the DFCCIL with the help of financial assistance provided by the World Bank.
- The IRDB had provided loans worth $975 million and $1,100 million for the Dadri-Khurja-Kanpur and Kanpur-Mughal Sarai stretches respectively of the Eastern Rail Corridor.
Significance of this project:
- The project will directly benefit the power and heavy manufacturing industries of Northern and Eastern India, which rely on railway network for transportation of their material inputs and also for the distribution of bulk processed and semi-processed commodities and consumer goods.
- Railway passengers will also be benefitted through decongestion of the existing passenger lines.
Loan to National Water Development Agency (NWDA)
NABARD has sanctioned loan worth Rs. 19,702 crore to National Water Development Agency (NWDA) for 50 irrigation projects from 11 States under Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF).
- It is part of the government's vision to double the farmers' income by 2022.
Key facts:
- This loan is part of the Central share of assistance to State Governments.
- It will ensure front loading of resources so that the identified incomplete irrigation projects under Pradhan Mandtri Krishi Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) are executed in time.
- This would help complete not only the irrigation projects but also the Command Area Development works which are central to ensure full utilisation of irrigation potential so created.
- Long Term Irrigation Fund (LTIF) was set up by NABARD.
About NABARD:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex development and specialized bank established in July 1982 by an act by the parliament of India.
- It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas.
- NABARD is India's specialised bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.
- Its main focus is to uplift rural India by increasing the credit flow for elevation of agriculture & rural non-farm sector.
- It was established based on the recommendations of the Committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the chairmanship of Shri B. shivaraman.
- It replaced the Agricultural Credit Department (ACD) and Rural Planning and Credit Cell (RPCC) of Reserve Bank of India, and Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
- The Bank has been accredited with "matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India".
- NABARD is active in developing financial inclusion policy and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.
- It also looks after the development of the cottage industry, small industry and village industry, and other rural industries.
Central assistance for 99 prioritized irrigation projects under AIBP
The government has released the first installment of Rs. 1500 crore to the states as central assistance for 99 prioritized irrigation projects under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Program (AIBP).
- This amount has been released for 50 projects in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan and Telangana.
- Total funds required for completion of all the 99 identified projects have been estimated at Rs.77595 crore. These projects will cover almost all drought prone districts of 18 States of country and will also go a long way to contain the incident of suicide by farmers.
About Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Program:
Central Government launched the AIBP in the year 1996-97 to provide Central Assistance to major/medium irrigation projects in the country.
- The objective of the scheme is to accelerate implementation of such projects which were beyond resource capability of the States or were in advanced stage of completion.
- Priority was given to those projects which were started in Pre-Fifth and Fifth Plan period and also to those which were benefiting Tribal and Drought Prone Areas.
- From the year 1999-2000 onwards, Central Loan Assistance under AIBP was also extended to minor surface irrigation projects (SMI) of special category States.
- Later, during 2015-16, PMKSY was conceived amalgamating ongoing three major ongoing irrigation programmes of the Centre –
- The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme of Ministry of Water Resources
- Integrated Watershed management programme of Ministry of Rural Development and Land Resources, and
- The farm water management component of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture.
Environment & Ecology
Smooth-coated otter sighted in Krishna mangrove
Smooth-coated otter was sighted for the first time in the mangrove forest near the Krishna wildlife sanctuary in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
- The presence of the otter is a key indicator for rise of the mangrove cover in the Krishna wildlife sanctuary.
About the Smooth-Coated Otter:
The smooth-coated otter is a species of otter, the only extant representative of the genus Lutrogale.
- Besides India, the otters are found in in Java, Sumatra and Borneo. It also inhabits rivers in north and south-western China, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan.
- As its name indicates, the fur of this species is smoother and shorter than that of other otters.
- In 2014, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reviewed its status. Finding its population in fast decline, IUCN listed it in the 'Red List', as "vulnerable".
- Smooth-coated otters are used for commercial fishing in southern Bangladesh. These otters are bred in captivity, trained, and used to chase fish into fishing nets.
About Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary located in Andhra Pradesh.
- The sanctuary is a part of the mangrove wetland in Andhra Pradesh and are located in the coastal plain of Krishna delta.
- It is one of the rarest eco-regions of the world owing to the fact that it harbours vast tracts of pristine mangrove forests.
- It is believed among conservationists as one of the last remaining tracts of thick primary mangrove forests of South India, which is rapidly disappearing due to absence of protective measures.
Science & Technology
BCCI approves use of DRS in India-England Test series
BCCI has agreed to use the Decision Review System in upcoming five-match Test series against England which begins November 9.
- The board has decided to use the DRS on "trial basis to evaluate the improvements made to the system over a period of time".
Why DRS has been objected?
- Since their first experience with the system in its nascent stages, India were the biggest opponents of the DRS.
- Earlier, BCCI as well as many members of the current Indian cricket team including Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had objected used of DRS as is not 100% accurate.
Has India ever used DRS?
- India have used the DRS in multi-national tournaments including World Cups.
- India last used the DRS in a bilateral series back in 2008 against Sri Lanka and have never implemented it after that in a bilateral series.
What changes will be made in DRS?
- One of India's biggest concerns with the DRS, the predicted path of the ball after it hits the pad in the case of lbw decisions, will be addressed by the use of ultra-motion cameras.
- The manual intervention in determining the point of impact will be minimised by the introduction of Ultra Edge, which according to a BCCI release had been approved by Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT]. It will also eliminate the possibility of another touch after the first impact affecting the predicted path or point of impact.
- A data retrieval system also has been included as a further safeguard.
What is Decision Review System (DRS)?
The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS or DRS) is a technology-based system used in the sport of cricket.
- The system was first introduced in Test cricket, for the sole purpose of reviewing controversial decisions made by the on-field umpires as to whether or not a batsman had been dismissed.
- The system was first tested in an India v Sri Lanka match in 2008.
- It was officially launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2009 during the first Test match between New Zealand and Pakistan.
- The ICC initially made the UDRS mandatory in all international matches, but later made its use optional, so that the system would only be used if both teams agree.
How does the Decision Review System (DRS) work?
The DRS comprises a combination of several off-field technologies. Using these off-field technologies, the third umpire informs the on-field umpire whether to overturn or uphold their original decision. The process of checking a DRS it starts with
- Checking of No-ball
- Inside Edge
- Pitch of Ball
- Location of Ball while hitting the pads
- Ball hitting the stumps First two things are checked manually by 3rd Umpire.
The rule to give out you require these three things:
- Ball should pitch In-Line of stumps or Outside off
- Impact of ball while hitting the pads should be In-Line of stumps
- Ball should be hitting stumps.
What do the off-field technologies of Decision Review System include?
Off-field technologies of DRS include:
- Footage from TV cameras placed around the ground;
- Hot Spot, an infrared camera system that highlights parts of the bat and body that have been hit by the ball;
- Hawkeye, a ball-tracking system usually used to check leg before wicket decisions; and
- Realtime Snickometre, a waveform of the sound captured by a stump microphone.
Key Facts for Prelims
Fast Patrol Vessels 'Aryaman' and 'Atulya'
- The Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGSs) 'Aryaman' and 'Atulya' were commissioned into Indian Coast Guard in Kochi, Kerala.
- They are equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry, advanced communication and navigational equipment.
- These FPVs are ideal platform for undertaking multifarious close-coast missions such as surveillance, interdiction and search and rescue.
- The special features of the ships include an Integrated Bridge Management System (IBMS) and Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS).
UP tops the list of rights cases lodged by NHRC
- Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of cases of human rights violation lodged by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the past year, with 44% of the total number of cases registered with the NHRC pertaining to the State.
- UP is followed by Odisha, Haryana, Delhi, Bihar and Rajasthan.
- P. also had the most number of deaths in judicial custody — 401 out of a total of 1,757.
- It is also the State with the highest number of deaths in police custody — 27 of the total 192 cases.
- It had the highest number of cases of child labour and bonded labour (11 and 122 respectively) as well.


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By Trent 'Kuma' Warner
A Warrior Code is an important part of the warrior training arts. It is what defines a specific group, organization or clan of warriors.
Without this code the warrior is alone, separate and apart from the cycle of life. But, when warriors share a set of values, beliefs, or ideals that are set forth in a written or understood code, they become connected.
Warrior codes often uphold honor and a respect for all life. It is a reflection of those who follow or live by the code. The training concepts of Warrior Street Combat Self Defense, which was created by two warrior blood brothers, Iron Tiger and the Bear Warrior; has produce such a code.
The Warrior Code of the Tiger and the Bear was birthed out of warrior training between Iron Tiger and myself, 'Kuma'.
We met as young men and we were both very dedicated to the passions of our hearts. We loved the warrior training arts and we both followed the martial and physical disciplines of the body, mind and spirit.
Although we had separate ways of warrior training, we had a common desire and intensity in our respective warrior disciplines.
Iron Tiger leaned more towards hard, mystical & sometimes unorthodox principles of the warrior path, while I lean more toward the exotic, fluid and some what more traditional principles the warrior path.
Yet, we each held a strong respect, understanding and knowledge of the others warrior Art. And since we both were born in America, we share a western twist in our warrior training ideals.
We are on separate warrior paths, yet we do it together, helping each other and learning from one another's training (Iron Sharpening Iron).
Out of this sharing, our paths have become interwoven, crossing at times, distant at others. By allowing our warrior paths to become so connected a concept of training and the warrior creed of the tiger and the bear were born.
These concepts are comprised of warrior street combat self defense training, techniques, and principles. Because of the differences we share there are two separate training arts of the Warrior Street Combat Self Defense concepts;
You will find many common yet unique principles in both training paths. But as there is a night it has a day, a sun and a moon, yin and yang, an open and closed door, there is also two parts to the warrior street combat self defense concepts, but there is only one warrior code of the tiger and the bear.
One mirrors the other, different, yet the same. this Warrior Creed cannot survive without the warrior whom shaped it. We rely on one another for continued growth and improvement, of both these concepts and our lives.
Although the pages of Big Bear Academy reflect the warrior training principles of the bear, always keep in mind I would not have developed them without my warrior brother Iron Tiger.
It is with great honor and privilege, that I present to you with this code the...
A WARRIOR must always Watch and be ready for an Attack, Retreat if possible, Retaliate when necessary. Only through training can a Warrior continue to Improve and they will Overcome all obstacles through Rest Repetition and Recovery!
Rest / Repetition / Recovery


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Apple has sold a million iPads in the tablet device's first 28 days on sale.
Initial predictions that the Cupertino company's latest toy would be a flop because it had no USB ports, camera or Flash support seem to have done little to quash enthusiasm for the highly-desirable slab of glass and custom-designed silicon, despite the fact that it is only officially available in America.
Swept along by an unprecedented level of hype, most of which was created by an information-starved media rather than Apple itself, the company has now reached the impressive milestone despite the lack of a worldwide launch.
Demand is currently still outstripping supply in the USA and it's only a matter of time before Apple once again puts back the UK and worldwide release - currently penciled in for the end of May.
With every other PC builder on the planet planning a wannabe tablet device of one kind or another, Apple could see its worldwide sales severely diluted if it doesn't buck its ideas up pretty soon.
iPad users have also downloaded 12 million Apps and 1.5 million digital books made specifically for the Apple-proclaimed 'magical' device.
The 3G version of the device, which went on sale recently, has attracted criticism for its poor video streaming performance over AT&T's cellular network but it remains to be seen whether it is the device, or the telecoms giant's notoriously shonky service, which is to blame.


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Getting the correct exposure is vital with any type of photography and seascapes are no expcetion. I like photographing the sea when the sun is near the horizon. This is the time when the drama happens. The colors will be vivid and bold and the colors will be reflected off of the water.
Keep in mind that the expsoure will be tricky because the sky will be bright and the foreground will be dark. It will be difficult to show detail in both the sky and foreground because the range of light will often be greater than what the camera can handle. You can overcome this by either using a graduated neutral density filter or braketting the exposure and bledning the exposures in post processing. (I'll post the step on how I do this later in the week) To bracket the exposure, place your camera on manual exposure. I like using a small aperture (f/11-f/22) to increase the depth of field. Use the lowest true ISO your camera can go to. Adjust the shutter speed to get a decent base exposure and then just vary your shutter speed up and down + - 3 stops.
Rule of thirds! Enough said! Actually I'll expand. Try not to split the horizon and try even harder not to place the sun smack dab in the middle. This will create a bullseye effect and the viewer's eye will focus in the center and stay there.
Keep the horizon level!
Look for an interesting foreground obect(s). (Rocks, drift wood, shells, jetty, or bring your own starfish.)
Try getting low. Avoid having the camera aimed straight and at eye level. Remember that you're creating art and not just recording events.
Use one focus point and place that focus point on the lower thirds, usually on the interesting foreground object. Once you have the focus locked, set it to manual so it won't refocus as you bracket your shots.
In most cases Auto White Balance will do just fine but try experimenting with different Kelvin values. In most cases Auto White Balance will try to correct color, so if there is a very warm sunset, AWB will overcompensate and add more blue to try to "correct" the color. If accuracy is vital to you, using a calibrated gray card is a good way to make sure the white balance is accurate. Keep in mind that shooting in RAW is extremely beneficial not only for exposure forgiveness but also for nondestructive color adjustments.
Equipment Considerations
- Sturdy tripod and ballhead - ensures sharpness
- Cable release - ensures sharpness
- Graduated ND filter - Balances contrast of bright sky and dark foreground
- ND filter - slows shutter speed to capture motion in the water
- Lenses - Various focal lenghths for various looks. Typically wide angle works best. Lens with large aperture and IS are not necessary.
- Circular Polarizer - boosts saturation, darkens skies without darking white clouds, reduces glare off of water, see underwater objects normally unseen without polarization.


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Khamprasong Thammavong is a heavily tattooed gang member that furthermore proves sometimes there is such a thing as too much ink. Kim is behind bars facing charges for firearms after being arrested this week. Living in Fresno California when you see individuals that are tattooed with gang tats signs from head to toe and have teardrops displayed on their face it is safe to say that these individuals are murderers.
The teardrop is supposed to represent the taking of someone's life by murder for a gang banger. This 33-year-old gang banger has seen his last days. Police went to his house because he was out on probation. With reputation such as his, it's a good idea to check on these individuals when you have the authority to. Upon arriving at his apartment police were able to enter the home without a warrant because of the probation. They found a semi-automatic handgun and a semi-automatic rifle.
As if that wasn't enough this tattooed genius had pictures of himself posing with these weapons as well as other weapons that were not registered to him. Narcotics, Marijuana plants, and tactical gear were among some of the items police found at the apartment. Watch out prison here comes a no good and he looks like he's been there a time or two, so somebody's about to be somebody's boyfriend. But then again with these individuals who like the lifestyle of going in and out of prison sex with a man or a woman makes no difference.


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Tango Therapy is not a Tango Class
It is a common mistake to believe that tango salon/ social tango and tango therapy are the same.
For this reason, some tango teachers started to promote their classes as tango therapy.
Some of them also published some of the articles from the media in their websites/brochures, as a proof that their tango classes are "therapeutic".
However, this situation brings two problems as a result: Continue reading
1.- Increase in the problem of the disease/disorder of the participants in the classes because they need therapy, or, in the best scenario, does nothing to help them.
2.- A great damage to the people/therapists that are really working with tango as a therapy. Moreover, a great damage to tango therapy itself because after some traditional tango classes the participants who believe in the benefits of the tango as a therapy are going to say that it did not work.
The articles from the media only show the advantages of tango in palliative care, but they do not explain that the dance was modified according to the needs of the participants. They do not say, for example, that some studies were based on tango practices where the participants went to the sessions every day for twelve or more days. They did not say that the participants must continue with the practices for at least half an hour per day, every day, after the lessons.
In tango therapy, we use tango as a pathway in order to help people with some diseases or disorders. Nevertheless, it is necessary to understand that it is not for everybody and the sessions (not classes) have to be led by somebody with experience in working with vulnerable people.
Most of the tango therapists are psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, dance and/or movement therapists, or people working within the caring professions.
Just let me give some basic examples in order to clarify why.
People with Parkinson's disease:
One of the problems is the mobility. They lose balance frequently and they have problems with turns.
If they join a tango class, the teacher will recommend them using "Tango shoes", also the classes are normally held in venues with a wooden floor. This only provides a high risk of falling down, with the consequences that only you can imagine.
A normal figure like a forward ocho can be like a suicide movement for them, because they have already problems with turns.
Alzheimer's disease:
Loss of memory is the main difficulty for them.
In Tango salon, the creativity, the possibility to create your own choreography is very important. Some Tango Teachers also do not believe in the traditional tango steps and they teach tango in a more free way.
If a person with Alzheimer's disease goes to participate in one of these classes, then tango is not going to help him/her. They need to work with structures, steps, pre-prepared choreographies because they need to train their memory.
Much of the tango music is not happy, it is melancholic, some also depressive, even if you do not understand the lyrics you can "feel" it (otherwise you cannot express yourself properly in your dance).
Tango dance is also slow, but not always. It is the opposite for what a person with depression needs.
The Milonga style is cheerful, happy and snappy.
For many tango teachers tango and Milonga are the same dance style but Milonga is simply quicker!
In Tango Therapy, we carefully select the music according to the needs of the participants and we work in a different way with Milonga than in Tango.
These are some simple examples but there are many more situations that show why a Tango social class cannot be confused with Tango Therapy.
Think about this, if you need to go to some kind of therapy (it does not matter why or what type of therapy you need), your therapist will recommend you do something on a regular basis, maybe three times a week, maybe more.
Tango therapy can give you an alternative for the boring exercises and you can replace them dancing tango. However, it must be an exercise any way. You must do it in a regular way and in the way that will help you with your problem.
A tango therapist will give you not only tango lessons; they also are going to prepare follow up exercises in order to continue with your therapy in your home.
A Tango Therapy session also includes a series of complementary exercises that you need to do in order to complete your treatment. In addition, they will teach you the tango style that is appropriate for your needs.
Tango Therapy is based in movement / dance therapy and we add the particular advantages that Tango has but we may modify the tango styles, figures, and choreographs in order to reach our goal that it is not to create tango dancers, but to improve the quality of life of the participants of the sessions.
News about becoming a Tango Therapist
Our plan is not to find a place to deliver only a "dance" class but to create the first Tango Therapy School in the UK, which, at the same time, will be the first Tango Therapy College in the EU too. Continue reading
At this moment, we are looking to open the courses focused on physical disorders.
As you know, we work with Parkinson's UK, as they are very interested to train people who can deliver Tango Therapy sessions all over UK.
As a part of the training, our students will organize sessions (under supervision) for people with Parkinson's.
We are working toward recognition by the Institute of Alternative Medicine in the UK and the International Association of Tango Therapy already recognises us.
We are working on a Part-Time course with practical and theoretical classes.
So far, people all over the country and the EU have already contacted us in order to participate in these courses for this reason we are thinking of delivering them during weekends, probably one weekend a month, and the theoretical classes will be delivered in an "on-line" mode.
This allows more people to have the chance to participate in them because they need to come to the practical class only once a month, which will be delivered on Saturday and Sunday, no less than 5 hours each day.
We already are registered as a Leaning Provider (10032155).


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About:A little history on my MMORPG background... My Father got me hooked on video games from the tender age of 11 due to two reasons: 1) He didn't want me socializing too much outside of the house, and 2) He wanted a way to control my grades. (I know, fantastic idea! Get a kid hooked on a Subscription only game, and then take it away whenever they get bad grades!) Setting that aside, my Father started me off on WoW. In my 6 year addiction to WoW I developed a strong knowledge in many aspects (From End Game all the Way to RP) of MMO game play, although during the last few years of playing WoW I was mostly a Main Tank for my Guild. Now to fill in the last 4 year gap, once I headed off the College I started to play Lord of the Rings Online I was in it for the lore!!! (WOW, was I not disappointed.) Then Life happened, and I veered away from gaming for the last year or so, although on my free time I emerged myself into the world of Skyrim, and The Sims. Lol