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Alive Cycle in aid of Charity 2017
A thought, a follow-up, a contact, and an action plan to engage in another fund-raising event towards a charitable cause is the long and short of what then had me cycle in excess of 1,000 kilometres in 7 days from Copenhagen, through Berlin to Warsaw. The funds raised went towards cancer research.
The event itself was a tough challenge, cycling as much as 180 kilometres on a long day and facing the elements (at times through lonely moments), but when you think of others who are suffering the consequences of medical conditions such as cancer, you quickly put things in perspective and bear with the odd ache or pain as you cycle away a seemingly never-ending hill.
Some ask "why do you need to go through such lengths to raise funds for charity?" to which I answer: "why not?" Taking time off work is a requisite for a healthy lifestyle. Combining that time as my annual leave with one of the sports I enjoy, and giving back something to society, makes it that more meaningful.
RSM Malta appoints two new directors
RSM Malta has appointed Bertrand Spiteri and Donald Schembri as directors. Given their extensive experience, Bertrand and Donald's appointments will further strengthen RSM's corporate structure. Reporting to the firm's partners Bertrand will be responsible for business advisory services whereas Donald will be responsible for the outsourcing services that include accounting, payroll, tax compliance and liquidations.
Bertrand is a Chartered Accountant and brings to RSM a wealth of experience in investment and banking services in Malta and overseas. As an experienced finance professional, Bertrand has proven skills in delivering risk and control focused projects for clients and internal stakeholders. Bertrand has worked on several advisory, corporate finance and transaction services engagements, both within financial services and other industry sectors. Bertrand also worked in investment banking in London and was responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting.
Donald is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in accounting and advisory services. Prior to his employment with RSM, Donald was the Chief Financial Officer of a highly successful Group with investments in Sweden, Germany and Italy. As part of its senior management team he was crucial to improve the performance of the Group that was eventually sold to an overseas listed company.
New Senior Partner for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Malta
On 4 September 2017 PwC Malta announced that, following a decision of the partners, David Valenzia will be succeeding his brother, Kevin Valenzia, as senior partner of the Malta firm on October 1, 2017. Kevin Valenzia has been with PwC for over forty-three years, thirty of them as a partner, and retires from the firm on 31 December 2017 having reached the firm's official retirement age. David Valenzia joined the firm in 1989 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1987 in London, where he worked between 1983 and 1989. He became a partner of PwC Malta on 1 January 1998. He is actively involved in the firm's assurance practice, where, besides being the engagement leader on a number of the firm's major clients, he deals with a large number of family businesses that form the core of the firm's client base. He has considerable experience in assisting clients with business development projects and the restructuring of a wide range of businesses. Since 2008, David has been the partner responsible for Human Capital and, from 2014, the firm's Finance Partner.


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The organizing committee is pleased to announce names of the Advertising Campaigns, Media and Out of Home jury. The team includes representatives of the best industry agencies from 6 countries of Ad Black Sea region – Romania, Turkey, Bulgaria, Georgia, Ukraine, Russia – and other European countries – Belgium, Estonia, Poland, Latvia.
The Advertising Campaigns, Media and Out of Home jury team of Ad Black Sea 2017 includes:
• Dries Dewilde, Creative Director, Duval Guillaume, Belgium
• Bartek Klimaszewski, Co-Creative Director, McCann Warsaw & MRM//McCann, Poland
• Oktar Akin, Creative Director, Leo Burnett Istanbul, Turkey
• Gatis Rozenfelds, Cofounder and Creative Director, Tribe Riga, Latvia
• Beqa Meparishvili, Executive Creative Director, Windfor's, Georgia
• Maxim Boritko, Integrated Communications Practice Partner, Rockets Growth R&D, Ukraine
• Joonas Veelmaa, Creative Director, Division, Estonia
• Natalie Teddy, Senior Copywriter, BBDO Moscow, Russia
• Konstantin Trendafilov, Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Sofia, Bulgaria
The judging of the festival will take place on September 20-21, 2017 in Batumi. International jury members with diverse experience and numerous awards will meet in Batumi to evaluate the entries and determinate winners. The main criteria of contest evaluation entries will be an original/fresh/inspiring idea and exceptionally well executed.
Organizing committee will announce Film Craft, Branded Content & Visual Storytelling jury team soon, so keep in touch with Ad Black Sea 2017. Jury teams of Film, Radio, Print & Publishing, Design & Branding, Digital & Mobile Jury have been published on festival website.
Second entry deadline – 31 August 2017
Festival dates: 21-23 September 2017
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Kidlington Running Club is a members based club and we have a hard working committee that help organise and administrate all the club business, from running the hugely successful Mota-vation series, to ensuring members are paid and registered with England Athletics.
Our wonderful team for 2018/19 (as voted by our members!):
Chairman: Michael Collins
Vice Chairman: Iain Wakefield
Treasurer: Trevor Langrish
Secretary: Dave Sandy
Mota-vation Race Director: Richard Scaife (Co-opted)
Cross Country Captain: Liam Hosier
Road Race Captain: Graham Hope (non-committee)
Training Co-ordinator: Andrea Finnegan (non-committee)
Kit Man: Wiz Bunce (non-committee)
Webmaster & Communications Officer: Jim Ruddick
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The defense ministry said the "terrorist act" was carried out using a vehicle packed with 80 kilograms (around 175 pounds) of explosives."All Colombians reject terrorism and we're united in fighting it," President Ivan Duque tweeted.
Vowing to bring those responsible to justice, Duque added: "COLOMBIA is sad but will not bow to violence." The bomber — believed to have been killed in the attack — struck at the General Francisco de Paula Santander
Officer's School in the south of Bogota during a promotion ceremony for cadets.
No group has claimed responsibility, but public prosecutor Nestor Humberto Martinez named suspect Jose Aldemar Rojas Rodriguez as the "material author of this abominable crime."
Martinez said Rojas Rodriguez entered the school compound at 9:30 am (1430 GMT) driving a grey 1993
Nissan Patrol truck, but gave no details about the explosion.
He said the truck underwent an inspection in July in the Arauco department on the border with Venezuela — a traditional stronghold of ELN Marxist guerrillas.
The defense ministry said an investigation had been opened "to find those responsible for this terrorist act." Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno said one of the dead was an Ecuadoran cadet, while a second suffered light injuries.
"The brutal act of terrorism in Bogota took the life of a compatriot," Moreno said on Twitter.
"My sincerest thoughts go to the family, friends and companions of Erika Chico." Fanny Contreras, the Colombian armed forces' health inspector, told local radio that the truck "entered (the school compound) suddenly, almost hitting the police and then there was the explosion."
Carol Oviedo said her brother Jonathan, a cadet, told her on the phone he had been injured, before the connection was cut.
"In two years since he joined the police, he's never had to face a situation like this," she said.
Like other families, she was lingering in the vicinity of the academy hoping to hear some news.
United States assistant secretary of state in charge of Latin America, Kimberly Breier condemned the attack and said: "Our condolences and sympathies go to the victims and family members of those killed."
The US embassy in Bogota offered its "help in investigating this reprehensible attack."
Rosalba Jimenez, 62, was opening her confectionary store near the school when the bomb went off.
"When we turned to look at the school the sky was grey with smoke. People were running, sirens… horrible, horrible, it seemed like the end of the world," Jimenez told AFP.
Authorities sealed off the area to the press and increased security service patrols in the south of the city, AFP reporters noted.
Right-wing Duque, who assumed power in August, has peddled a tough line against Marxist rebels and drug traffickers in the largest cocaine producer in the world.
Peace talks with ELN guerrillas — who in the past have claimed responsibility for bomb attacks on police — stalled before Duque replaced Juan Manuel Santos as president, and have not been restarted.
Duque has made several demands, including the release of all hostages, as prerequisites to kick-starting the peace process, but the ELN has dismissed those as unacceptable.
After the 2016 peace accord signed by Santos and FARC guerrillas, turning the former rebels into a political party, the ELN is considered the last active rebel group in a country that has suffered more than half a century of conflict.
That cycle of violence has also involved paramilitaries, drug traffickers and other Marxist rebels, including FARC dissidents.
A year ago, six police died and 40 were injured in an attack on a police station in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla that was claimed by the ELN.
In February 2017, the ELN claimed responsibility for an attack on a police patrol in the Macarena neighborhood of Bogota that left one officer dead and several seriously wounded.
In June, three people — including a Frenchwoman — were killed and nine others wounded in an attack on a Bogota shopping mall that authorities blamed on a fringe left-wing group called the Revolutionary People's Movement (MRP). (AFP)COLOMBIA-2NDLD BOMBING ANB


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A Juggler is disturbed by an annoying passerby
Title: THE JUGGLER
Pros: Good music.
Cons: The acting is pretty bad. It`s dumb, boring, and it`s just really painful to watch.
Other Thoughts: The bad acting would have worked in this video if the video itself was funny. But instead of being funny, it`s just stupid.
Title: Good Use of B&W
Pros: The Music and use of B&W was a nice touch for this type of film. It fit well. I also like that you kept it silent instead of trying to fit in dialogue when it did not need it. Had a good ending as well.
Cons: I would have liked to see more leading up to where it started. You say in your description that it is a passerby, but there is no indication of that. Having them walk up and then start would have helped set the tone. There was also a part where the main character smiled when he should not have. Either redoing that shot or cutting away a second sooner would have helped.
Other Thoughts: Nice film overall. It was obviously done with limited resources, but it is not all that obvious since you were able to make it silent and B&W. Again, that was a good choice to alleviate some technology gaps you might have had.


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Sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and see the sights and most importantly; have fun! The sailing tour starts with a pickup from your hotel. The instructor will teach you how to sail the boat during a sightseeing sailing tour around Suomenlinna fortress or other islands around Helsinki. This is the best way to see Helsinki!
Helsinki's archipelago offers great opportunities for unique nature experiences. The best way to see Helsinki is from the sea. The tour starts with a pickup from your centrally located Hotel in Helsinki in the morning. From your hotel you will be driven to the small idyllic yacht harbor in Kulosaari, about 10 minutes from the city center by car. At the yacht harbor you will be equipped with sailing gear, and short introduction to sailing is given by your instructor/guide. You will then leave the harbor and sail towards the city while enjoying the view the wind and hopefully the sun. There are many routes to choose from, and the sailing instructor/guide will explain what you can see on the shoreline. During the tour you can enjoy sandwiches and drinks on the boat. After the sailing tour you can be dropped off in the city, or on one of the many islands around Helsinki.


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I've written on this numerous times – my gratitude that God invites people into relationship with Him. I appreciate that God loves us and wants to interact with us, and also that God is full of grace. People sometimes love God, but sometimes, often, we turn against God. God's chosen people Israel did this – it's seen throughout the Old Testament. And God's people do it today.
God's relational character comes through in the dynamic exchanges God has with the prophets he has called. A memorable incident is in Exodus where God is intent on destroying Israel for creating a golden to worship instead of worshipping the one true God. God will not tolerate their idolatry. God will begin anew with Moses. But, Moses intervenes on behalf of the people, and after hearing Moses' appeal, "the Lord changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people" (Exodus 32:14).
This is not the only case where God has one thing in mind, and a prophet stands in the gap. Amos delivered messages of God's judgment. However, in the first part of chapter 7, Amos' message is not toward the sinful people. Amos turns and speaks to the angry God.
God formed locusts to wipe out the crop of the King of the Southern kingdom. As the locusts begin to eat, Amos says, "O Lord God, forgive, I beg you! How can Jacob stand? He is so small" (v.2)! The text says "the Lord relented." Next, the Lord shows Amos a shower of fire to devour the land, as a punishment for the persistent idolatry and exploitation of the poor. Amos repeats his plea saying, "O Lord God, cease, I beg you!" And we read in Amos 7:3. "The Lord relented concerning this."
This doesn't mean Amos talked God out of judging the sinful people. God still had plans that would come to fruition, and those plans included harsh punishment for the people who ignored God's ways in daily practice even as they performed sanctimoniously in worship. God would punish, but God would also listen to his prophet. Amos would speak God's anger to the leaders of the people, but Amos was not a robot.
Neither should Christians today be unthinking mouthpieces who simply spout out positions or saying or ever scripture recitations. When we speak our faith and when we live our faith we must do it in a way that respects the presence of and attention of God. The Holy Spirit is ever present. The Father-God is always watching, always involved. This means when we disregard God and when we step on people, especially vulnerable people God sees it. God will react harshly against us.
Conversely, God hears when we repent. God hears our pleas for forgiveness. Obviously God is ready to forgive. God sent Jesus to the cross to bear the punishment for sin. God will grant forgiveness to those who come to Jesus. God's plans are not written in stone. We learn from Amos and from Moses that God relents and even changes his mind, when that is called for.
God is relational God. Jesus-followers are wise to understand this and reach out to God in faith that the future is an open book. God is still writing our stories. We can be a part of that composition by constantly turning to God in faith and in prayer. God listens to us. Why wouldn't we speak to Him?


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Storytime [101] Jan 19, 2019 19:47:51 GMT
Post by ThatDamnPipsqueak on Jan 19, 2019 19:47:51 GMT
The god emperor snapped his fingers, and a golden orb that burned like the sun appeared in front of him. He cast his gaze down at the planeswalker that knelt before him. "I was reasonable in my demands for this plane, there was no need for bloodshed. But outright rebellion isn't something that can be tolerated. Do you have any last requests?" The kneeling planeswalker raised his gaze solemnly, meeting Tzhai's eyes.
"Before you kill me, let me tell you a story. One with a rise and fall, one that will remind you of something that you've forgotten. Please, Emperor Tzhai, give me an hour to convince you that you've made a mistake." There was a pause, as Tzhai considered the request. He had the time to spare, and with a curt nod he let the storyteller, this Azamir, begin his tale. The tale of the Fall of Golden Company. Little did Tzhai realize that he'd already played directly into Azahmir's hands, and this tale would only be the first of many.
Storytime is my take on 101 Nights, with each card depicting a critical moment in a story. The set is made up of 101 cards, 97 rares and 4 mythics. It is intended boht as a collection of interesting cards, as well as cards for constructed play (and it is one of the two newest additions to the MSEM format). The set only contains one recurring keyword, Storied: "Legendary permanents and enchantments are storied." There are several mechanical throughlines beyond that (wizard tribal, soldier tribal, mono colored/basics matter), and one other new mechanic, embracing the set's place in digital Magic rather than paper Magic:
The set is complete, and can be found on Planesculptors (although 4 of the cards have changed due to MSEM rebalancing, and will be updated at the end of the month). A MSE download link can be found here, although it'll be updated at the end of the month as well.


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This Ikelite Superwide Port Body is for mounting the 8" Dome Assembly (5510.40) onto Ikelite digital SLR housings. This mount is for very wide lenses like the Nikon 10.5mm and Sigma 15mm fisheye lenses. The dome is positioned at the closest position, but super-wide 180° lenses may still exhibit slight vignetting in the corners.
This port body is compatible with Ikelite digital SLR housing that have the 2-lock or 4-lock Port System. Low profile port locks (9072.24) must be installed on the housing. These lower profile port locks can be used with any Ikelite port.
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When you have suffered a broken leg, you will be in a broken leg cast for some time. This means that your leg muscles will weaken because you are unable to use it properly for as long as the cast remains on. It can be difficult to get around once your broken leg cast comes off because your leg has become used to being in that position and is weakened as a result of wearing the cast. Fortunately, you can get help to increase the strength in your leg, which will help to speed up the healing process.
What are the signs of a broken leg?
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What are the most common causes of wearing a broken leg cast?
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The time it takes for your broken leg to heal can depend on the extent of the injury and how quickly you get broken leg treatment. On average you are looking at around 6-8 weeks for minor breaks and fractures but you could be in a broken leg cast cast for longer than this if the injuries are more severe. Once the cast comes off, you will still be in the healing process as you need to regain movement in the leg. Undergoing physiotherapy can play a big part in leg fracture recovery time, as it will help your leg to heal more quickly. We can help to speed up the healing process with our
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Madison Applegate to Debut 'Thoughts of You' Video
It's almost here. Madison Applegate's debut music video for her song "Thoughts of You" will be released June 30.
It's been a crazy journey for the 16-year-old singer from St. Louis. She won our Big Break talent contest this month, and since then has flown out to meet the Kidd Kraddick staff in our Dallas studio, trained with vocal coach to the stars Linda Septien, met with image consultants and filmed her first music video.
Not bad for a teenager -- or anyone, for that matter!
Friday also marked Madison's final day training with Septien.
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text: There are less and less family-owned wine farms in South Africa, and so it was wonderful to spend time with the Sperling family at Delheim as they celebrated 80 years of wine-making! Spatz Sperling was larger than life and made an incredible impression on so many people, and his legacy lives on with the little office museum room which is set up just as Spatz had it with an old type-writer - and their new Iconoclast Wine - a wonderful Cape Blend, celebrating the iconoclast which Spatz was - always questioning and challenging the status quo.\nA number of prominent winemakers cut their teeth at Delheim or under Spatz's tutelage. Kevin Arnold's first job was the assistant winemaker at Delheim, and only a year later had to be take over the winemaking role as xxxx died. Jeff Grier also took up an assistant winemaking job at Delheim under Kevin and later Chris Keet also put in winemaking time at the farm, as did Philip Constandius.\nThe celebrations at the farm on Tues 25th Oct were very special, learning more about Spatz and his tough approach to winemaking but also his generosity of spirit, and constantly striving for better. Without his vision and perserverance, I doubt that the Stellenbosch Wine Route would be where it is today.\nWe had plenty of tributes and funny stories about Spatz from our own First Lady - Norma Ratcliffe from Warwick, who learnt a lot from Spatz during his weekly wine-tasting sessions where all the winemakers of the area tasted together.\nThere are only 2100 bottles of the Iconoclast produced 2012. It has beautiful packing, is delicious and selling from the farm for R1000/bottle. Well done to the Delheim team - what a great tribute to a character of note!\n


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February 14, 2018 -- Santa Monica will join in the global celebration of the Chinese New Year with festivities Saturday afternoon at Santa Monica Place.
The celebration of the Lunar New Year-- which takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. -- features a Korean Fan Dance at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and the Chinese Dragon Dance at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by Katherine Ho from The Voice on NBC, the celebration will also feature classical folk music from a Chinese duo, stilt walkers, a traditional dough artist, a balloon twister and arts and crafts.
Patrons are invited to hang a wish on the branches of the two New Year's Wishing Trees for a two-dollar donation. Proceeds will benefit Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) at UCLA.
Also known as the Spring Festival, the celebration marks the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar, which indicates both the moon phase and the time of the solar year.
The new year, which starts on Friday, ushers in the year of the Dog under the Chinese Zodiac, which moves in a 12-year cycle.
Those born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 were born in the Year of the Dog and are said to be independent, sincere, communicative and loyal.
The Lunar New Year is believed to have originated during the Shang Dynasty, which is said to have ruled in the Yellow River valley in the second millennium BC.
When China adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1911, the festivities, which honor the gods and ancestors, were renamed the Spring Festival.
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The Woodward Christmas Tree Farm has been a part of many people's Christmas Traditions for over 20 years. You are welcome to come to the farm during our hours of operation to select your own fresh Christmas tree 7 days per week. Each weekend, we welcome you to our little piece of heaven. We have hay wagon rides that take you to and from the Christmas tree patch as well as a bon-fire,a food truck and of course wine tastings at Privato Vineyard and Winery as well as cider tastings and hot apple cider at Woodward Cider Co. Weekends are a great time to come especially if you have kids. During the week, its a different experience. You are welcome to drive out to the patch and then go for a walk to scour the 20 acres of trees. Bring your furry friends for a romp through the fields and enjoy the peace and quiet of the winter wonderland. We also have pre-cut trees if you prefer to quickly grab and go!
We are now closed for the remainder of 2019. We had a great season and look forward to next year.
Christmas Season: November 23rd to December 20th
Hours: 10am to 4pm daily.
We have several varieties of Christmas Trees to choose from. Here at the Christmas Tree Patch prices are a flat price per tree varietal, so whether the tree is 3 feet high or 10 feet high, the price is the same. This year we will be adding Pre-cut trees to our operation this year and they are all pre-priced.
We have saws for everyone, so no need to bring your own.
Dogs are definitely allowed as long as you have them on a leash.
We also have a Christmas Gift Shop and a Wine Shop for all your shopping needs.
Choose and Cut Trees
Scotch Pine Trees $49.52
Douglas Fir Trees $49.52
Blue Spruce Trees $66.66
Green Spruce Trees $66.66
Con Color Fir Trees $66.66
Pre Cut Trees $23.80 to $66.66
GST will be applied to these prices!
We accept cash or debit for the trees (no credit cards please) at either Privato or Woodward Cider Co.
Unfortunately we are no longer providing Christmas Trees to other retailers. You are now only able to purchase our trees at our farm. We used to have tree lots at the two Safeway stores in Kamloops but we will no longer be providing trees there. John and I are scaling back a bit. However, we WILL have pre-cut trees for your convenience at the farm. So if you are in a hurry or just prefer not to cut your own we will have pre-cuts for your convenience. They will be priced from $23.80 to $66.66 per tree.


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When Character Prohibits Success In One's Chosen Career- Do We Deserve 2nd Chances?
Will Johnny Manziel ever play in the NFL again? More than talent, Manziel has lost his NFL career. How does character get in our way of success? Do we deserve second chances? The Manziel lesson transcends sports and crosses all domains. Do we deserve 2nd chances?


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Puppy Palooza to bring therapy dogs to campus
The first ever Puppy Palooza will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Kulhavi Hall classroom 142.
For an admission fee of $3, students will get to interact with therapy dogs, play games, enjoy pizza and refreshments and enter a raffle to win prizes. Proceeds will go to Mount Pleasant's local Humane Animal Treatment Society.
Although the event is titled Puppy Palooza, the seven dogs scheduled to come are not actual puppies.
"They will not be under six months old so they are not actually puppies, but we hope everyone comes out to support anyway," said sophomore Erica
The group is preparing by purchasing extra supplies, such as refreshments, game
The therapy dogs will be provided by Dog Tales, a charitable organization located in St. Louis, Mich. Dog Tales has provided certified therapy dogs to events at the Charles V. Park Library and residential halls in the past.
"We hope to see everybody there. It's been getting a lot of publicity which we're super excited about,"
The event is sponsored by the CMU Bookstore, United Apartments, Great Lakes' Loons, Domino's Pizza,


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Introduction: How to Make a Name for Yourself
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Ruminate upon your available letters and write down anything that works. Then you can discard the rubbish.
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After a lot of time thinking about and writing down various versions it is time to decide where you are going with 'Instructables'.
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Musical Amar Prem
|Rajesh Khanna and RD Burman during the making of Kaka's home production Jai Shiv Shankar (1990). (Author's collection)
What made Rajesh Khanna "the phenomenon"? Was it those crinkling eyes? The charismatic, warm smile? Was it that nod? Who knows?
And then, who knows why his superstardom, anointed by the film industry after delivering 15 blockbusters in 18 successive super-duper hits, went on a downslide from the mid-70s?
His disarming screen presence, freshness and simplicity began to wane, when the star overcame the artiste in him, bringing in its place a sense of complacency and smugness. The same (hand and head) gestures and mannerisms that had the audiences swooning earlier now appeared "puppet-like", mechanical and calculated.
Even directors whose films Kaka had scored in at the box office, including bigwigs like Yash Chopra, did not want to repeat casting him because of his unpredictable manners and indiscipline. Though Yash had paid Rajesh the signing amount, Salim-Javed refused to part with the script of Deewar unless the "pig-headed phenomenon" was chucked out. Yash, embittered during the making of Daag, decided to go with Salim-Javed. And Amitabh walked in — the rest, as they say, is history.
Analysts can argue ad nauseam as to what could be the reason behind the rise and fall of the superstar. What one can't take away, after all these years, are the immortal, lilting, romantic and melodious numbers, picturised on Kaka, most of which were sung by Kishore Kumar, composed by RD Burman (Pancham) and written by Anand Bakshi.
Incidentally, both Pancham and Kaka rose to superstardom with a common film in 1970. That was Kati Patang, and as if by providence, with the birth of these two superstars the resurrection of Kishore Kumar was also enabled.
It was during the making of Aradhana (1969), however, that the trio of Kishore, Pancham and Khanna would mould a bond of friendship and professional camaraderie. While Aradhana's fresh and melodious music was composed by the legendary Sachin Dev Burman, there is a little story behind the composition of Roop Tera Mastana. Originally inspired by a Bengali 'bhatiyali' tune and scored by SD, it was on Pancham's insistence that Kishore suggested an alteration in the number to Sachinda. Kishore sang a rhyme from his childhood days — "Ektu porey soshur baadi...deeye debo ghoda gadi". With the changes incorporated, the result was an upbeat, contemporary, jazzy and erotic number, which fetched Kishore the Filmfare award for best male playback singer.
When Shakti Samanta selected Rajesh Khanna for Aradhana, Kishore insisted on meeting him, and observing the actor's voice, mannerisms and gestures. He wanted to make sure that his voice and singing style would fit Rajesh's persona to the hilt.
|Author's sketches of the legends Amitabh Bachchan, RD Burman and Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh once mentioned in an interview that, during the Aradhana days, Pancham had told him about a tune that he had composed, keeping him in mind and that he would use it if given a chance to compose. And finally he did. The song was Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai in Kati Patang (1970), which was the turning point in Pancham's life. Samanta decided to give Pancham a break after seeing his dedication and contribution during Aradhana. Kati Patang became a landmark in Hindi cinema. The trio — Kishore, Kaka and Pancham — seemed tailor-made for each other. Pyar Diwana Hota Hai, Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai and Ye Shaam Mastani were all sung by Kishore, and were spectacular hits.
Amar Prem (1971) was a real showcase for Pancham's musical genius, especially his flair at Indian music, effectively quashing his detractors who felt Pancham was more Westernised in his musical outlook. Kishore's rendition of Chingari Koi Bhadke (hailed by purists and commoners alike), Kuch Toh Log Kahenge and Ye Kya Hua was superlative.
Pancham in an interview in Movie (published in February 1994, a month after his death) says: "Amar Prem has been my most inspired film. It was a challenge in more ways than one. The film was a hit in Bengali. So I had to make it even better with the Hindi version. I hit the bullseye with this film. Of course, there was a combination of several factors. Rajesh Khanna was magic in those days. He looked so good singing those songs, perhaps if Amitabh Bachchan had to sing all those songs then, they may not have been appreciated. His image was different. Those songs fitted Rajesh Khanna like a glove. Its songs were superhits and they remain my personal favourites."
Incidentally, the maximum number of hit songs composed by Pancham and sung by Kishore (Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Namak Haraam etc) were also written by Anand Bakshi, an ex-army officer. Bakshi was destined to become a lyricist and carve for himself a special place in the history of Hindi film music.
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) was the first film that exposed the chinks in the armour. The first song that Pancham composed was rejected by both Rajesh Khanna and the director, Ravikant Nagaich. A disturbed Pancham came back with an alternative tune within 15 minutes. And O Mere Dil Ke Chain was born; penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kishore added the sparkle. The film also featured the melancholic Deewana Leke Aaya Hai, and Kishore was at his yodelling best with Chala Jaata Hoon, a peppy and racy number that seemed tailor-made for Kaka. Pancham had delivered some of his best creations for Mere Jeevan Saathi, but a poor screenplay couldn't salvage the film.
Namak Haraam (1973) witnessed the resurgence of the Pancham-Kishore-Anand Bakshi lucky charm. Diye Jalte Hain was a hummable ode to friendship, with simple lyrics, but it was Main Shayar Badnaam which took the laurels. It ranks among Pancham's best scores and among Anand Bakshi's most evocative lyrics.
|Made for each other: Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna
Raja Rani (1973), Humshakal (1974), Aap Ki Kasam (1974) had little to offer. The only exception being Aap Ki Kasam's music. Pancham delivered a sparkling gem in the form of Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Jaate Hain. Anand Bakshi's superlative lyrics and Kishore Kumar's amazing rendition made this song an all-time classic. The music was simply magical with different sound patterns signifying changing seasons and time shift. It was sheer innovation by Pancham.
The most popular number from Aap Ki Kasam was Jai Jai Shiv Shankar. Rajesh Khanna had once mentioned in an interview that he had gone to a temple with Pancham. The clanging bells had a distinct sound and a peculiar rhythmic beat which caught Pancham's attention. The result was Jai Jai Shiv Shankar — an all-time hit with revellers.
On the other hand, there were limited Kishore Kumar gems from other composers for Rajesh Khanna. Such as Laxmikant Pyarelal's Mere Deewanepan Ki Bhi (Mehboob Ki Mehndi), Mere Naseeb Mein Ae Dost (Do Raaste), Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai (Daag), Aap Ke Anurodh Pe (Anurodh) etc. Also, Kalyanji Anandji's Zindagi Ka Safar (Safar), Jeevan Se Bhari (Safar), Hemant Kumar's Woh Shaam Kuchh Ajeeb Thi (Khamoshi) or Shankar Jaikishan's Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (Andaz).
Interestingly, Rajesh wasn't able to avail much of the creative partnership of the Gulzar-Pancham duo. The closest he could get was when Gulzar penned lyrics for Anand (music by Salil Chowdhury), Khamoshi (Hemant Kumar), Thodisi Bewafai (Khayyam) and Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (Laxmikant Pyarelal). For Namak Haraam, Gulzar wrote the screenplay but no songs.
Ajanabee (1974) was a moderate success at the box office, but Pancham's score was a chart-buster. Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se was an out-and-out romantic song, which Kishore excelled at. In Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein Pancham used asbestos sheets to create the effect of thunder in the beginning of the song. Hum Dono Do Premi had pre-recorded interludes as the musicians were on strike. Pancham even chipped in between the song — Hey Babu Kahan Jaibo Re.
Incidentally, the only song Pancham ever sang for Kaka was Duniya mein logon ko in Apna Desh (1972). A high-octane number with Pancham singing with amazing breathing patterns, this is a party favourite even today.
The ambitious Mehbooba (1976) by Shakti Samanta banked heavily on classical music, with masterpieces by Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore. The piece-de-resistance however was Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon based on Raag Shivranjani. Kishore was reluctant to sing the number, saying it was beyond his capability. After a lot of persuasion by Pancham, Kishore agreed to hear Lata's version first. After listening to it for a week, he finally recorded the song; the result was sheer magic. Kishore ranked it among his 10 favourites. Mehbooba though failed to strike gold, given an overweight Rajesh. Kaka's tantrums also led to a rift between him and Pancham. This standoff forced Shakti Samanta to sign Laxmikant-Pyarelal for his next Rajesh venture — Anurodh. But despite a rich score, Anurodh failed to weave magic.
|Music maestros: RD Burman and Kishore Kumar
It was finally in 1983 that Kishore Kumar received yet another Filmfare award for the Best Male Playback Singer for the song Agar Tum Na Hote, composed by Pancham for Agar Tum Na Hote. The film did just about okay.
In 1985, Kaka and Pancham came together again in the actor's home production Alag Alag, directed by Samanta. At that time, Pakistani music had a strong influence on Hindi films, post Nikaah (1982). Ghulam Ali's Chupke Chupke Raat Din was a big hit and set a trend compelling film producers to include Pakistani ghazals in their films. Pancham couldn't help but comply with the producer's wishes. The songs turned out mediocre with the exception of Kabhi Bekasi Ne Maara which was a direct take-off on Kabhi Khwaishon Ne from the Pakistani movie Mehrbani, sung by Ikhlaq Ahmad.
The other films that had the magical combo of Kishore-Rajesh-Pancham were Awaaz, Hum Dono (both 1984), Awara Baap (1985), Anokha Rishta (1986) and finally Shatru (1986). Sadly enough, none could come anywhere close to their predecessors. Kishore Kumar passed away on October 13, 1987, Pancham on January 4, 1994, and India lost her first superstar on July 18, 2012.
To quote from Anand Bakshi,
Phool khilte hain, log milte hain,
patjhad mein jo phool
murjhaa jaate hain,
wo bahaaron ke aane se khilte nahin.
kuchh log ik roz jo bichad jaate hain,
wo hazaaron ke aane se milte nahin.
umar bhar chahe koi
pukaara kare unka naam,
wo phir nahin aate...wo phir
nahin aate
Debasish Mahapatra picks his 25 favourite Kishore-Pancham-Kaka songs
1. Kati Patang (1970):Ye Jo Mohabat Hai
2. Kati Patang (1970):Ye Shaam Mastani
3. Kati Patang (1970): Pyar Diwana Hota Hai
4. Kati Patang (1970): Jis Gali Mein Tera Ghar
5. The Train (1970): Gulabi Aankhen
Jo Teri Dekhi
6. Amar Prem (1971): Chingari Koi Bhadke
7. Amar Prem (1971): Kuch Toh Log Kahenge
8. Amar Prem (1971): Ye Kya Hua
9. Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972): Deewana
Leke Aaya Hai
10. Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972): O Mere
Dil Ke Chain
11. Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972): Chala Jaata Hoon
12. Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972): Kitne Sapne
Kitne Armaan
13. Namak Haraam (1973): Diye Jalte Hain
14. Namak Haraam (1973): Main Shaayar
15. Aap Ki Kasam (1974): Karwatein Badalte Rahe
16. Aap Ki Kasam (1974): Zindagi Ke Safar Mein
17. Ajnabee (1974): Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se
18. Humshakal (1974): Rasta Dekhe Tera
19. Bundalbaaz (1976): Nagma Hamara
20. Mehbooba (1976): Mere Naina Saawan Bhadon
21. Karm (1977): Samay Too Dheere Dheere Chal
22. Bhola bhala (1978): Jhuk Gayi Aankhein
23. Red rose (1980): Kiski Sadayein
24. Kudrat (1981): Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitna
25. Agar tum na hote (1983):Agar Tum Na Hote
The writer is a Bhubaneswar-based professional painter who holds a Masters degree in design from IIT Bombay and is a recipient of the CEDAR (UK) award for noise cleaning and sound mastering. He is also the managing director of Pancham Studios in Bhubaneswar.


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BELVIDERE — Amanda Mehl took a lot of baby steps before becoming Boone County's top public health administrator.
Mehl, the daughter of United Church of Christ pastors, isn't sure whether she could have reached the top job without the Spanish language courses she took in high school and then improved upon once she left St. Louis to attend Beloit College.
"I knew that I wanted to study abroad and experience cultures and realities outside of the United States," Mehl said. "By the time I got into AP Spanish my senior year, I thought, you know, I've come this far. I like this and I'm learning a lot and I have a lot to learn. I really kind of want to go all the way with it and really build that skill set.
"It was probably one of the smartest decisions I've ever made — not even realizing at the age of 17 that that was really, really going to set me up for professional success in a lot of ways."
As a student, she visited the U.S.-Mexican border near El Paso, Texas, to study large factories and the consequences of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
She also studied abroad in Ecuador, where she worked in a clinic, and met her husband while doing mission work in Nicaragua.
By the time Mehl became a family case manager for the Winnebago County Health Department in 2006, she had immersed herself in Spanish-speaking culture.
"They needed a Spanish speaker," she said. "They had an open caseload with primarily Hispanic families from Rockford. I was able to demonstrate that I could communicate proficiently in Spanish and therefore got my first job in public health because they said we really need a bilingual case manager right now."
She worked for six years for the Winnebago County Health Department, gaining experience as an epidemiologist in the disease control section. She was able to work on tuberculosis and sexually transmitted disease cases.
She also earned a master's degree in public health from the University of Illinois at Chicago before she joined the Boone County Health Department in 2012 as the agency's director of personal health services.
In September 2016, she took over the entire department, which employs about 20 full- and part-time employees and operates on an annual budget of approximately $1 million a year. The agency has four main responsibilities: food safety, private sewage, potable water and communicable diseases.
She figures she is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of about 54,000 people.
There's also constant concern about a potential pandemic.
"Viruses are always circulating. Illnesses are always circulating," she said. "We're becoming a more globalized world. Illnesses travel 650 miles per hour on an airplane and 70-plus miles on the highway. We're constantly putting plans in place for when it's going to happen, not if it's going to happen."
Mehl never forgets that her parents, now divorced, taught her the power of giving to and serving others.
"No matter what those in power say, health and wellness is a basic human right," she said. "Whether you're an immigrant, whether you're a refugee, whether you're living in a low-income situation. The color of your skin, your sexual orientation, your family's income. ... None of that stuff matters. At the end of the day, human beings have a right to health and wellness. That's what public health is all about."
Susan Vela: 815-987-1392; firstname.lastname@example.com; @susanvela


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Meier Bros. Monuments
Visiting Meier Bros. Monuments was a real treat for me. The building is located around the corner from my home and I always wondered, what's their story? Come to find out they are over 100 years old and one of the only places in town who sandblast their monuments by hand. Clifton is the remaining brother of the business and actually grew up on the property. Their original office is the small building in the middle and you can find hand drawn English letters hanging on the walls. We had a lovely visit where he toured me around and showed me some incredible pictures of the projects they have worked on over the years.
Meier Bros. Monuments
201 Roosevelt Ave
The building is located right next to the railroad track, which makes perfect sense considering that's where their granite and other materials would come in from. They would get stone from all over the world like India and Norway. Dealing with such heavy materials back then meant they needed to be in close proximity to where it was unloaded. Now, the material comes on large trucks.
Clifton's father graduated from highschool at 15 and immediately began learning how to carve stone. He worked on several churches in town and even city hall. Today, Clifton runs the business with his wife. They average about two tombstones a day.
They cut adhesive stencils by hand using an exacto knife, then glue and tape it to the stone. They glue and tape all over the stone to protect it from the sandblasting.
Most of their tombstones are for Jewish and Chinese cemeteries. They have to be incredibly patient and exact to hand cut stencils in Hebrew and Chinese.
Thank you Meier Bros. Monuments for letting us come and visit!
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NORTON, Mass. (September 1, 2016) – EMC Corporation, a dedicated supporter of the Deutsche Bank Championship since becoming a Founders Club partner in 2003 and later a local presenting sponsor, will elevate its role to become title sponsor of the FedExCup Playoffs tournament beginning in 2017.
The tournament will continue as the second of four FedExCup Playoffs events with its traditional Monday finish on Labor Day weekend at TPC Boston. The official name of the tournament will be announced at a later date.
"We are very pleased to introduce EMC as the incoming title sponsor after lending such strong support as both a Founders Club partner and a local presenting sponsor of the Deutsche Bank Championship since the tournament's inception in 2003," said PGA TOUR Deputy Commissioner Jay Monahan. "As a locally based company, we have seen how committed and engaged EMC has been and how important the tournament is to their leadership team. We are confident the tournament will continue to build upon the significant success that has been achieved over the past 14 years."
"Having been involved with this tournament since its inception 14 years ago, EMC is thrilled to elevate our longstanding partnership with the PGA TOUR and this outstanding Massachusetts-based FedExCup Playoffs event," said Bill Scannell, EMC's President, Global Sales and Customer Operations. "As the tournament's new title sponsor, we are excited to continue our involvement with an event that has such a positive impact on the local charities,
The Deutsche Bank Championship was originally introduced in 2003 as the PGA TOUR returned to the Boston market for the first time since the last New England Classic was held in in 1998. With the introduction of the FedExCup in 2007, the Deutsche Bank Championship was elevated to its current position as the second FedExCup Playoffs event. In 2012, Deutsche Bank signed a four-year renewal, extending its sponsor commitment to this 14th and final year.
"We are extremely grateful to Deutsche Bank for its dedication and commitment to building the Deutsche Bank Championship into a premier event on the PGA TOUR and an exceptionally worthy component of the FedExCup Playoffs," Monahan said. "We look forward to celebrating a highly successful final week with Deutsche Bank before transitioning to EMC as the new title sponsor."
"Fourteen years ago, we were relatively new to the U.S. market and we saw an opportunity to establish a wonderful sporting event which would serve the New England community and help us grow our regional presence," said Bill Woodley, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Bank Americas. "Now that we are well established in the U.S., and the tournament is part of the FedExCup Playoffs, we feel the time is right to transition the title sponsorship to our long-term partner EMC. We are confident that the tournament and the community will be well served by Bill Scannell and his team."
Rickie Fowler opens his Deutsche Bank Championship title defense tomorrow with a field of 98 players who advanced from The Barclays last week, the first of four FedExCup Playoffs events. Last year, Fowler edged Henrik Stenson by one stroke to claim his third career PGA TOUR victory. The top 70 players in FedExCup points from this week will advance to the BMW Championship outside Indianapolis, where the final field of 30 will be established for the FedExCup finale, the TOUR Championship in Atlanta.


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For immediate release.
But the delayed effect of the fuel duty escalator is just one of the many negative measures designed to force the British people out of their cars by deliberately and cynically making driving expensive, unpleasant or just downright inconvenient. People are simply unaware of the sheer scale of the vindictive campaign being waged against the motorist in this country because nobody has shown them the big picture.
The ABD has been campaigning on all of these issues for many years, but we are small and lack the resources to effectively oppose a government funded bandwagon.
Instead of debating these issues in Parliament, both this and the previous Government have delegated most of the decisions to local authorities. They then penalise financially any local authority which does not do what they are told. This means that unpopular decisions affecting road users are taken behind closed doors. When individuals oppose these measures, they often find that local authority experts do not support them, but that the decision has been taken out of their hands.
"The petrol blockade has brought home to people just what life is like without road transport," says the ABD's Nigel Humphries. "Imagine how angry people would be if they realised that a travesty of democracy is taking place before their very eyes which is working towards the same end."
Anti car measures that the ABD oppose, and which should make people very angry if they only fully appreciated what is going on, include:
It is time that they did.


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The past few generations of video game consoles have shown us how long life-cycles can get. However, what console gamers want is changing and companies are responding. By the end of 2017, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will all have launched new systems. Furthermore, these systems will mean five years or less in between releases.
Console life-cycles have been a topic for nearly half a decade now. All the way back in 2012, gamers, analysts and pundits couldn't stop talking about it. Here we are in 2016 and console life-cycles are still a topic. With upgraded systems releasing from Microsoft and Sony, plus Nintendo Switch coming this March, it is clear that a significant shift is happening.
Gone are the days of the eight year console life-cycle and now is the time of mid-generation upgrades. Sony launched PS4 Pro this past November, while Microsoft will launch Project Scorpio next year. Nintendo new system, Switch, is coming this March, and all of this has Ubisoft's Xavier Poix very excited.
"For us it was a good decision for [the major consoles] to be more alike. We are going from a eight to six-year cycles, even 10-year cycles in some cases, to what we can already see is a three to four-year cycle. I think this is the way the industry is going.
"For us this is good, because as we already know how to handle these cycles on the PC. We are already facing a lot of different configurations for PC, so I guess two years from now we'll be happy to launch games that will be on the PS4, the PS4 Pro, the Scorpio, the Xbox One but with no big differences. That's interesting and that's also, for us, a way to push ourselves into more of a very short cycle, which we try to be good at here at Ubisoft," Poix told Polygon.
Consumers are now given many more options for the type of console they want. Ideally, this will force Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony to all deliver the very best with their respective systems. Nintendo Switch will perhaps be the most unique of the three when it launches next year.
Its play-at-home or on-the-go concept could mark an enormous leap forward for home consoles. While Project Scorpio and PS4 Pro are showing the power of home consoles, Nintendo will be looking to showcase its newfound flexibility. Now is a very intriguing time for players, developers and publishers, and next year won't be letting up in that regard. Stick around here at We Write Things for more on video games.
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Cargill launches global CO2 Challenge to help decarbonize the shipping sector
(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) June 28, 2018 – Today, Cargill launches the "CO2 Challenge" which aims to find and scale new technologies capable of reducing a ship's gross CO2 emissions by ten percent. The initiative, focused on decarbonizing the shipping sector, is being launched in partnership with DNV GL, the global quality assurance and risk management company and Rainmaking, a company which specializes in start-up accelerators, co-working projects and innovation partnerships.
All businesses and entrepreneurs who have a product in need of commercial assessment, testing, investment and scaling can apply to participate in the CO2 Challenge immediately, with an application deadline of September 17, 2018.
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In its 2017 corporate responsibility report, Cargill affirmed its commitment to improving the sustainability of its global dry bulk shipping operations and help lead the maritime industry to a sustainable future. Cargill aims to reduce its CO2 per cargo-ton-mile by 15 percent by the end of 2020.
"Cargill is confident we will meet our CO2 commitments. This Challenge is focused on extending that commitment and ability across the industry," said Dieleman.
Interested parties should visit the CO2 Challenge website www.co2-challenge.com. Applications and rules are available on the site. Cargill and DNV GL set strict entry criteria to ensure all entries can be fairly and accurately assessed.
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GNC Lean Shakes Review - 22 Things You Need to Know
GNC products are everywhere in popular diet culture, and Lean Shakes is one of their newer products. GNC claims that Lean Shakes reduce weight in combination with a reduced calorie diet. While this may be true, any consistent reduction in calories will lead to weight loss, and there does not appear to be anything proprietary this product that makes it a superior meal replacement.
Still, we asked our team of researchers to look into it. They examined the full list of ingredients, any potentially related side effects, clinical research, and customer service (by checking out user reviews online). We then condensed that information to give you all the facts about GNC Lean Shakes.
GNC Lean Shakes can be purchased through their Official Site.
GNC Lean Shakes Video Review
What are GNC Lean Shakes?
GNC Lean Shakes is a brand of nutritional meal replacement shakes that were developed to help individuals struggling with weight loss to consume a large number of vitamins and minerals while consuming a small number of calories.
The shake includes 24 vitamins and minerals. GNC claims that the high fiber content (8 grams) and the protein source, whey protein isolate, can help dieters feel fuller and more satisfied when replacing a meal with the GNC Lean Shake.
These shakes exist in some flavors to please a wide range of users. GNC Lean Shakes are intended to suppress the appetite during the day to help with weight loss goals. To date, the product has received consistently decent results with some customers claiming to experience reduced hunger for two to three hours after consuming the shakes.
GNC Lean Shakes Competitors
|Whey Protein
|Muscle Milk
Other similar products: Huel RTD, , thinkThin Bars, 310 Shake
GNC Lean Shakes Flavors and Taste
These shakes come in several flavors and can be customized to suit the consumer's tastes. The GNC Total Lean Shake 25 comes in several flavors:
Lean Shake Classic
Vanilla Bean, Swiss Chocolate
Lean Shake 25
French Vanilla, Banana, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Mixed Berry, Orange Cream, Rich Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Mango Smoothie
Lean Shake 25 RTD
Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla Bean, Swiss Chocolate, Banana Cream, Shamrock Cream, Cookie Butter
Lean Shake Burn
Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry
Lean Shake Burn RTD
Vanilla Latte, Chocolate Mocha
Lean Shake Green
Natural Vanilla, Natural Chocolate
Lean Shake Green RTD
Vanilla, Chocolate
Lean Shake + Slimvance Stim
Mocha Espresso, Strawberry Banana
Lean Shake + Slimvance Non Stim
Vanilla Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter
Reports on the taste of this meal replacement shake are mixed. Some purchasers love the flavors, and some say they are terrible. The flavor with the highest number of complaints seems to be vanilla. Some users have also expressed a dislike for the consistency of the shake. Some users said that the shake seemed thin and watered down. The consistency can be altered, however, to an individual's taste by adding water if a thinner consistency is desired or adding fruits like banana or avocado for a thicker consistency. Shakes can also be blended with ice to create a thicker texture, and more protein powder may be used as well.
The flavors available for GNC Lean Shake can also be added to milkshakes, smoothies, or any other beverage that can make the taste more palatable to an individual. Some consumers have also expressed that the lightly colored flavors have a naturally thin consistency when compared to the darker colored flavors like swiss chocolate and mocha.
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GNC Lean Shakes Ingredients
GNC Lean Shakes include a variety of ingredients that are intended to support digestive health, suppress appetite, and regulate energy output. The ingredients in a GNC Lean Shake include:
- Filtered Water
- Skim Milk
- Protein Blends
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Calcium Blend
- Safflower Oil
- Sunflower Seed Oil
GNC Lean Shake 25 also includes some ingredients that might not be so healthy.
- Soy
- Artificial flavors
- Sucralose
- Salt
- Dairy
Clearly, this shake is not lactose free, and we cannot find any indication that is is gluten free either.
GNC Lean Shakes Nutrition Facts
One bottle or 14 fluid ounces of a GNC Lean Shake represents approximately one serving of the beverage. In one serving, consumers can expect to find the following:
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Biotin
- Vitamin E
- Pantothenic Acid
- Copper
- Selenium
- Molybdenum
- Potassium
GNC Lean Shakes also contain 25% of the daily value of the vitamins and minerals riboflavin, niacin, B-6, folic acid, B-12, Biotin, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, and Chromium. Consumers who are seeking to lose weight with this product will generally be placed on a lower calorie diet than the standard 2000 calorie diet and should remember to adjust these values to their specified daily caloric intake. Some of the benefits of these specific vitamins and minerals include:
- Riboflavin increases blood flow and energy production.
- Thiamin improves cardiovascular system health and blood flow.
- Vitamin B-6 improves organ function and liver detoxification properties.
- Folic Acid improves blood circulation and improves the reproductive system in women.
- Vitamin B-12 increases energy, boosts immunity and rejuvenates skin.
- Calcium improves bone health.
- Chromium helps to control blood sugar levels.
- Zinc builds immune system health.
- Biotin Encourages hair and nail growth, and might promote healthy breasts
- Pantothenic acid controls asthma, relieves stress related anxiety and guards against hair loss.
- Potassium protects against cardiovascular diseases and regulates blood pressure
- Copper encourages good brain function, keeps the skin healthy and boosts immunity.
- Selenium is a powerful mineral antioxidant and helps grow our bones.
Effects of Protein in GNC Lean Shakes
Whey protein powder isolate is one of the key active ingredients in the GNC Lean Shakes, and its purpose is appetite suppression. This whey protein has only a small amount of fat from animal sources, and provides almost 90% more protein than other hydrolysates. Hydrolysates are proteins that have been broken down for better absorption by the muscles. This protein isolate has been shown by many studies to efficiently build muscle mass and cause the body to feel full with very little foods, according to research published in Nutrition & Metabolism and other medical journals.
By consuming this protein in supplemental or natural form, those seeking weight reduction become six times more likely to lose fat and replace that fat with lean muscle mass through a consistent workout plan.
One serving of the GNC Lean Shake meal replacement yields nearly a fourth of the daily requirement for protein. For those attempting to limit daily caloric intake to under 1500 calories (as is the case with many diets) a single serving of the meal replacement yields over half of the total daily requirement for protein.
By substituting the meal replacement shake for at least two meals each day, consumers may successfully ease cravings while consuming the entire daily requirement of protein before dinner.
Good or Bad Calories in GNC Lean Shake
Each serving of a GNC Lean Shake contains about 180 total calories and 20 calories from fat. The calories in the GNC Lean Shakes are derived primarily from the category known as "good calories," meaning that they have a higher nutritional value for their caloric worth.
The calories in GNC Lean Shakes provide the human body with the fuel it needs to complete basic tasks during the day while the shake's ingredients are supposed to help the body to burn fat stores in addition to calories.
By using this product as a meal replacement for the first two meals of the day, consumers can guarantee that they are consuming only 360 calories in addition to the number of calories eaten during dinner meals. This should create a sufficient calorie deficit to assist with weight loss.
What Does a GNC Lean Shake Do?
GNC Lean Shakes help consumers to experience consistent weight loss by helping to limit the number of calories consumed each day. Weight loss is accomplished by a simple equation that requires that the overweight individual consume fewer calories than their bodies burn in one day. By replacing one or two meals per day with a GNC Lean Shake, consumers may increase the odds that their daily caloric intake will be less than their daily caloric output, thus resulting in gradual weight loss.
Can GNC Lean Shakes be Meal Replacements?
Meal replacement shakes are intended to be a lower calorie, high nutrition alternative to preparing a meal. However, it is important to get enough calories, protein, and nutrients from your shake replacement, and not all powdered protein drinks fill those needs. According to the Journal of Obesity, meal replacement shakes can help you lose weight if they are made right.
Meal replacement shakes should contain:
- Around 300-400 calories
- 15-25 grams of protein
- A minimum of 5 grams of fiber
- 10-13 grams of healthy fats
GNC Lean Shakes fall a little short in the calorie department, weighing in at around 200 calories per serving. However, with a whopping 8 grams of fiber and 25 grams of protein GNC Lean Shakes can be a good meal replacement for those on a weight loss diet plan.
Do GNC Lean Shakes Work?
If you take on the question of whether or not GNC Lean Shakes works for weight loss, you have to look at the research into meal replacements simply.
Meal replacement shakes, and other similar products can be an effective means of reducing calorie intake and if you stick with a healthy diet and exercise plan, promotion of weight loss. By now it is no secret to anyone who is trying to lose weight – exercise and good nutrition combined with a reduction in calories is the best way for most of us to obtain weight loss goals.
Now, remember that this is the case for meal replacements, not just GNC Lean Shakes. No research sets this specific product apart from the competition.
Although consumers who used the GNC Lean Shakes have reported weight loss, the product has also received complaints of decreased energy for individuals with very active daily lives. Replacing two meals per day with the GNC Lean Shakes deprives very active people of the caloric intake that their bodies require continuing current activity levels or metabolism in general.
GNC Lean Shakes Side Effects
Side effects that have been reported by individuals using the GNC Lean Shakes as meal replacements include:
- Mild headaches and migraines
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
What about breastfeeding moms? Can they use GNC Lean Shakes? According to the Korean Journal of Pediatrics, food restriction is not needed for mothers.
Nutritionists warn against using meal replacement shakes for kids, though. Young children have different nutritional needs than adults and may be more sensitive to ingredients as well. Meal replacement shakes should only be used occasionally for teens and should be formulated for children. It's probably prudent to avoid meal replacement shakes for kids who have not yet reached puberty.
GNC Lean Shakes Benefits
On the other side of the coin, some key benefits of consuming GNC Lean Shakes, or a similar meal replacement product, daily, as reported by the Nutrition Journal, could include:
- Improved digestion and regularity
- Increased weight loss
- Improved nutrition intake
- Regulation of blood sugar
- Increased satisfaction from small meals
Is There a GNC Lean Shake Alternative?
There are several shakes that compare to GNC Lean Shakes and can be used as an alternative to the meal replacement. The meal replacement industry is very lucrative, and the competition in this area has caused the developers to create better-tasting products with improved nutrition.
Comparable brands include:
Alternative meal replacement shakes can also be created at home. By combining a liquid multivitamin with a scoop of whey protein isolate and a combination of tasty fruits, those seeking a meal replacement can make a comparable shake from the comfort of home.
When creating a GNC Lean Shakes alternative from home, however, be sure to measure the quantities of the vitamins and fruits that are included to ensure that the calorie count for the shake remains low. Some fruits, oils, and vegetables contain a high amount of good fat and calories that can easily eliminate any benefit gained by replacing the meal.
Alternatives to GNC Lean Shakes
There are alternatives to GNC Lean Shakes offering similar nutritional value and benefits to weight loss. The alternatives include:
GNC Lean Shakes vs 18 Shake
18 Shake, like GNC Lean Shakes, is a protein powder meal replacement, and both are made from whey protein. And while 18 Shake has only 90 calories per serving, compared to GNC Lean Shakes 200 calories, the nutrition is different too. Let's break it down:
- Protein: 18 Shake has 15 grams vs GNC Lean Shakes 25 grams
- Fiber: 18 Shake contains 5 grams compared to GNC Lean Shakes 8 grams
- Vitamins and minerals: 18 Shake boasts 30% of the RDA per serving of most of its vitamin and mineral content. GNC Lean Shakes contain 20% of the RDA for most of its vitamin & mineral ingredients.
GNC Lean Shakes vs Isagenix
Isagenix's weight loss product, IsaLean, is a powdered shake designed as a meal replacement. Isagenix recommends 1 to 3 shakes a day as a way to get high nutrition while cutting calories.
- Similar to GNC Lean Shakes, both use whey protein
- Protein, calories, fiber and vitamin content are very similar in both products
- IsaLean contains extra amino acids, herbs and superfoods as compared to GNC Lean Shakes which does not
- Isagenix claims high quality, organic ingredients while GNC Lean Shakes are not organic
- Isagenix is more expensive- "systems" run from $200- $400 for a 30 day supply
GNC Lean Shakes vs Shakeology
Shakeology claims include weight loss, reduction in cravings, increased energy, support good health with the inclusion of vitamins, high quality proteins and plant superfoods/adaptagens.
- Both of these products are shakes are made with water and ice and used as a low calorie meal replacement
- Shakeology is more expensive- $129 +shipping for 30 servings vs. GNC Lean Shakes at around $80 plus shipping for 30 servings
- Reviews on taste are mediocre for Shakeology drinks
- Shakeology has less protein and fiber than GNC Lean Shakes, but includes probiotics, super foods and an adaptogen blend- all of which GNC Lean Shakes lack
What do GNC Lean Shakes Cost?
The cost of weight loss meal replacement shakes is always a factor. We found the following prices at GNC.com:
- Lean Shake 25 RTD 12 Bottles: $29.99
- Lean Shake 25 RTD 4 Bottles: $9.99
- Lean Shake 25 1.83 lbs: $44.99
- Lean Shake Burn RTD 12 Bottles: $39.99
- Lean Shake Burn 1.63 lbs: $54.99
- Lean Shake Classic 1.69 lbs: $36.99
- Lean Shake Green 1.69 lbs: $42.99
GNC also offers a subscription option, with automatic delivery. This option reduces costs by 10% and gets you free shipping. There are also specials and sales on occasion, both online and in stores.
Where to Buy GNC Lean Shakes
GNC Lean Shakes are easy to buy online, with all the usual suspects offering them up for sale. They can be purchased online from Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Jet, and others. Of course, you can also stop by your local GNC store to purchase GNC Lean Shakes.
GNC Lean Shakes Directions
To properly gain the desired results from GNC Lean Shakes, consumers are directed to use the shakes as a replacement for meals at least once per day.
To make your shake, add liquid to your shaker cup or blender and top it off with the meal replacement powder. One serving of GNC Lean Shake is made with two scoops (48 grams) of powder, mixed with 8 ounces of liquid. Mix and enjoy. Liquid options that meet the reduced-calorie idea include:
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Unsweetened coconut milk
- Water
- Low calorie juices
GNC also offers several downloadable documents to help you attain your weight loss goals. GNC Lean Shakes Diet Plans can be found right on the GNC website, at the GNC Solution Center.
Make sure to store your GNC Lean Shake protein powder in a cool, dry place, as instructed by the manufacturer.
GNC Lean Shake Recipes
When you are ready to kick up the flavor of your meal replacement shake, there are plenty of yummy ways to go.
Here are a few to get you started:
Pumpkin Spice Shake
- 2 scoops of protein powder, like GNC Lean Shake powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- Honey, maple syrup or sugar substitute to sweeten to taste
- 1 cup of ice
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend well. Makes 2 servings
Tropical Mango Shake
- 2 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 scoops protein powder
- water
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Add water to desired consistency. Makes 2 servings
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Honey or sweetener to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Sprinkle more spices on top, if desired.
Chocolate Mint Madness
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 scoops chocolate flavor protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract, or more to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend well. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired.
Pros and Cons of GNC Lean Shakes
- Whey isolate protein powder means high protein and low fat
- 24 vitamin and minerals keeps your nutrition on track
- 8 grams of fiber and 25 grams of protein keep you feeling full, keeps cravings down
- Low calorie count helps drop unwanted weight
- Relatively low cost when compared to similar shakes
- Physically active people may need more calories and may feel less full and satisfied
- Flavor reviews are very mixed- with vanilla being the least favorite
- Texture and thickness not always rated highly- you may need more than the two scoops of powder suggested
- Compared to other brands, contains no superfoods, herbs or probiotics
- No claims of dairy free, lactose-free or organic ingredients
About GNC
GNC Corporation is a worldwide specialty retailer of health and wellness products. Products include vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements; teas and other food-based supplements; sports nutrition products and weight loss products. GNC was founded in 1935 and employed about 5,300 people in over 7,200 retail stores. Products can also be purchased online at www.gnc.com
The company is located at
300 Sixth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-288-4600 Fax: 412-288-4764
GNC Lean Shakes Results
People who consumed meal replacement shakes have reported varying results, with the majority (and research published by the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders) saying an average weight loss of one to three pounds per week.
Some users reported a negative response to the taste and consistency of various flavors of the GNC Lean Shake, indicating that the shake had a chalky or stale consistency.
Other users also said temporary side effects including constipation, loose bowels, and decreased energy levels.
When taken consistently as a meal replacement for one to two weeks, however, results from GNC Lean Shakes were fairly positive with users reporting an average loss of five pounds per month.
What Users Are Saying
"I am allergic to a LOT of things, and I was very skeptical about about buying this but overall very happy I did. I didn't feel sick, gassy, bloated or constipated after using this (side affects other brands have caused). I also lost 15 pounds and this satisfies my cravings throughout the day. Will order it again and the taste isn't bad at all."
"I tried 4 different ways making a shake with this and gagged every time."
"It's not bad but it's not good either. It'll definitely make you feel full throughout the day (depending on your hunger) but the taste isn't the best. For that price you could go to a GNC and get something better."
The Bottom Line – Do GNC Lean Shakes Work?
Hmm, what should be said about this one that'll sum it up for you? We appreciate that GNC Lean Shakes provide a significant amount of fiber to assist with regularity and appetite suppression. However, we have reservations about this supplement because it's not backed by solid clinical research. Furthermore, the amount of protein in a serving of this is quite minimal (only 9 grams). Also, if you used this it as directed, twice a day, it would cost you nearly $131 a month.
If you want to slim down and rock your best body, we encourage you to choose a system that is both personalized and backed by real clinical results. It helps if you don't have to worry about dealing with tons of supplements, health books, or weight loss calculators.
Among the best weight-loss apps we have seen is one called Noom. Noom has a team of medical experts that create personalized meal plans and updated food databases that make it easier to see what you are eating. Plus, the program offers human coaching, support groups, and exercise tracking.
Noom is giving Dietspotlight readers a free trial for a limited time, so check it out before time runs out!Learn More About Noom »


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