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No clutter. No pop-ups. No up-sells. No cross-sells. No information overload. Back in December, web-to-print business Printed Easy went live with a new-look customer-focused website that said 'no' to all those things, and many more of those annoying web ticks.
It formed a major part of a larger company restructure and rebrand that cost half a million pounds. "Modernising or rebranding the image of any business begins with a website," says Printed Easy's online director Paul Duffy. You can see his point: in this digital age that all-important first impression is almost invariably acquired online.
That is where you need to show off your company and the work it does. Furthermore, a good web design will give you one of the best returns on investment, insists Duffy. But it's complex, highly nuanced work – anything but a mere tweaking of graphics, colours and pixels.
The challenge
Duffy joined the company two-and-a-half-years ago and by his own admission he is a bit of a tech and research "nerd". Launching a website calls for a huge amount of research and a dogged persistence that borders on obsession.
"Our industry is obsessed with being everything to everyone, which is fine for competitors happy to outsource work. But it's not for us. We have 19 set products, and that's it. A well-designed website is ideal for letting clients customise to the nth degree on areas like paper stock and size, but our website had to reflect the clear, uncompromising approach to what we do and the service we deliver."
Those 19 set products include saddle-stitched brochures, perfect-bound documents, presentation folders, posters, stationery and greetings cards. Printed Easy is part of Falkland Press, a commercial printer serving print companies, manufacturers and education clients from a base in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. Inside are Heidelberg Speedmaster litho presses and HP Indigo digital printers.
10 years ago company boss Jon Lancaster decided to launch a web-to-print set-up to underscore his commercial operation, which deals with larger customers and bigger orders, averaging $3,000 to $4,000. Web-to-print orders meanwhile average around $338.
By the time Duffy arrived in summer 2015 the web-to-print side of the business was generating sales of around $40,000 a month. It had the customer base and the orders, but the website was not up to scratch. And so last April Duffy decided it was time for a relaunch "to reflect us as a business as well as the customers we had and the ones we wanted".
The method
It set in train a four-month process that brought out the most tenacious thirst for knowledge in Duffy. From April to May, he immersed himself in research. Key to this were interviews with each of the company's top-100 customers as well as suppliers on what the brand meant to them, what they were looking for in a website, and why they used the service.
This is when all those 'nos' popped up: "I needed a 360-degree view of where we stood in people's minds on web-to-print and thankfully our customers were brutally honest: they wanted a clean, concise, fluid and fast journey from start to finish. They wanted minimal clicks, no clutter, no clumsy jump between litho and digital capabilities, and no pop-ups."
Duffy then looked into branding messages and tone of voice for the website – "factual and staid or fun, wacky and out there". He looked at differences between premium and budget messages from the likes of BA versus Ryanair, and Sainsbury's versus Lidl. Then he sat down with a designer and whipped out a moodboard before "emptying my brain" into a 10-page brief.
Duffy worked with an in-house designer and web developer but used a consultant for content to give concrete, direct meaning to all those moodboard abstract terms such as 'vision', 'concept' and 'theory'.
The final document was specific on the needs and aspirations of the website, spelling out everything from target audiences and USPs to pricing algorithms and how the website would work on mobile phones and tablets.
Duffy and his designer then spent another month side by side designing each page before the web developers built the site over two-and-a-half months, balancing front-end matters such as looks, feel and creative language with the hard-nosed back-end capabilities such as pricing for all of the different substrates and sizes.
The result
Duffy joined the firm in September 2015, when it was doing $40,000 to $45,000 of business a month. In the past two months, this has risen to just over $400,000, and he is quick to point out the jump in business is down to many things – not just the reworked responsive website – such as the company rebrand, restructure and a marketing push, all of which cost about $600,000.
While Printed Easy has undergone a transformation, Falkland Press, for now, remains unchanged; the idea is to rebrand the entire company under one name in the near future. That hinges on the success of the website, which went live on December 7. All in all the launch cost $50,000 of that $600,000 including design, front- and back-end development.
Customers log in to order and then track their orders, download files, print out invoices and choose delivery options such as next-day or within three days. The website is also "intrinsically" linked to the company's MIS to help streamline production processes, improve internal workflows and enhance speed to market.
This enables the team to focus on their core business, says Duffy. For example, every job submitted online is immediately assessed on the most cost-effective option, weighing up issues such as the quality required and how long it will take to print. The system automatically works out the optimum production method. So far so good, traffic is up: this January it was up 11% on November – the firm's best month of 2017. February was even better, up 25% on January.
"We have seen significant increases this year, which is particularly pleasing as January can sometimes be a quiet month and a bit of a drop-off might have been expected. Instead, everything is increasing across the brand. Numbers of new users are up by around 30% while all our existing customers have found navigating and ordering on the new site very easy."
He knows this because in January Printed Easy hosted a roundtable to garner feedback from 10 of the top-100 customers interviewed by Duffy. That feedback was positive with only a few points raised on minor areas. It also gave Printed Easy a few pointers on how to develop the site, such as mobile ordering, file management and a loyalty programme.
"Branding is important for all businesses, but for web-to-print it is superimportant. And an up-to-date customer-focused website helps create and reinforce your brand over time to build on that loyalty."
Printed Easy
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Established in 2008
Products: Leaflets and flyers, business cards, saddle-stitched brochures, perfect- and wire-bound documents, presentation folders, posters, stationery, stickers, desk pads, greetings cards and calendars.
Kit: Six-colour B1 Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106, four-colour B2 Heidelberg SX 52, B2 HP Indigo 10000 (two 12000 HD presses are on the way), HP Indigo 7900; finishing kit including Kolbus 610A binder, Horizon stitching lines, Heidelberg Stahlfolders, Polar guillotines, Morgana creaser and Vega Mira 102 folder-gluer .
Inspection focus: Setting up a customer-focused website
Conduct research to find out what customers and suppliers think of your brand, what they are looking for in a website, and why they use your print service
Focus on usability by putting yourself in your customers' shoes to see how easy it is to complete online tasks and find what they are looking for
Keep it simple by ensuring intuitive, easy navigation and content that provides all the information without annoying distractions, such as pop-ups or other website clutter
Keep researching, talking to your customers and reviewing functionality after the launch to ensure your site retains the approval of your customers
Appoint an expert such as a consultant or in-house web specialist who can dedicate all their time, efforts and expertise on the web relaunch


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- My typical day usually involves meeting up with the Seeking Nirvana crew at any given trailhead and head into the mountains. Together we ski, shoot snow surf and capture the best moments of the day on film.
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-Truly loving skiing, hiking and being surrounded by mountains and the ocean keeps me moving forward. I get inspired from a lot of different places. From surfers, skiers and artists. Anyone that is living life to the fullest and doing it in a way that is relatable to others.
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Reddy dynasty
|Reddy Kingdom
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Maximum extent of the Reddy Kingdom, 14th Century CE
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The Reddy kingdom (1325–1448 CE)[1][2][3][4] was established in southern India by Prolaya Vema Reddy.[5] The region that was ruled by the Reddy dynasty is now part of modern day coastal and central Andhra Pradesh. Prolaya Vema Reddy was part of the confederation that started a movement against the invading Muslim armies of the Delhi Sultanate in 1323 CE and succeeded in repulsing them from Warangal.[6] Reddy is a social group or caste of India, predominantly inhabiting Andhra Pradesh.
- 1 Origin
- 2 Extent of rule
- 3 Prolaya Vema Reddy
- 4 Later kings
- 5 Religion
- 6 Literature
- 7 Administration
- 8 See also
- 9 Notes and references
The first of the Reddy clans came into prominence during the Kakatiya period. The Reddy chiefs were appointed as generals and soldiers under the Kakatiyas. Reddys were among the feudatories of Kakatiya ruler Pratapa Rudra. During this time the Reddys carved out feudal principalities for themselves. The Reddy feudatories fought against the invading Muslim sultans and defended the region from coming under Muslim rule.[7] Eventually, the Muslim army of the Delhi Sultanate invaded Warangal and captured Pratapa Rudra. In 1323 CE, after the death of Pratapa Rudra and the subsequent fall of the Kakatiya empire, the Reddy chiefs became independent. Prolaya Vema Reddy proclaimed independence and established the Reddy kingdom in Addanki.[4][8]
Extent of rule[edit]
They ruled coastal and central Andhra for over a hundred years from 1325 to 1448 CE.[1][9] At its maximum extent, the Reddy kingdom stretched from Simhachalam to the north, Kanchi to the south and Srisailam to the west.[4] The initial capital of the kingdom was Addanki. Later, it was moved to Kondavidu and subsequently to Rajahmundry.[10][11] The Reddys were known for their fortifications. Two major hill forts, one at Kondapalli, 20 km north west of Vijayawada and another at Kondavidu about 30 km west of Guntur stand testimony to the fort building skill of the Reddy kings.[4][12] The forts of Bellamkonda, Vinukonda and Nagarjunakonda in the Palnadu region were also part of the Reddy kingdom.[4][13] The dynasty remained in power till the middle of the 15th century and was supplanted by the Gajapatis of Odisha, who gained control of coastal Andhra.[3] The Gajapatis eventually lost control of coastal Andhra after Gajapati Prataprudra Deva was defeated by Krishna Deva Raya of Vijaynagar. The territories of the Reddy kingdom eventually came under the control of the Vijayanagara Empire.[14][15]
Prolaya Vema Reddy[edit]
Prolaya Vema Reddy was the first king of the Reddy dynasty. Vema assembled a large army of peasants and herdsmen, and adopted guerrilla warfare. It is said that when he attacked the Muslim army, Vema Reddy had their water supply lines contaminated with sewage leading to dysentery in their ranks. Veera Ballala III of Dwarasamudra helped the coalition of Vema Reddy and Kapaya Nayaka. Vema chased the general of the Tughlaq army, Malik Maqbul to the Warangal fort and Kapaya Nayaka then stormed it and took control. Vema then led a blitzkrieg on the Kondavidu fort and hacked off the head of Maliq Gurjar, the Muslim commander there and liberated Nidudavolu, Vundi, and Pithapuram after pitched battles. Vema then defeated an army of Jalaluddin Shah in a raid on Tondaimandalam, while Veera Ballala engaged the Sultan himself. Veera Ballala was finally defeated and skinned alive, and his dry skin was hung from the walls of Madurai where Ibn Battuta reportedly saw it later. Undaunted, Vema continued his lightning raids on the Muslim-occupied forts of Bellamkonda, Vinukonda and Nagarjunakonda and captured them all. He then declared himself Raja (king) with Kondavidu as his capital. The Kondapalli fort was built by him.[4]
His famous inscriptions from this period state:
|I restored all the agraharas of Brahmins, which had been taken away by the evil Muslim kings. I am indeed an Agastya to the ocean which was made of the Muslim.[16][17]
Prolaya Vema Reddy bestowed a number of agraharas on the Brahmins. He was revered by the title of Apratima-Bhudana-Parasurama.[17] He commissioned major repairs to the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami temple, and had a flight of steps built from the Krishna river to the temple. The Narasimha Swamy temple at Ahobilam was built during his reign. He built 108 temples for Lord Shiva. The restoration of peace starting with his reign brought about a revival of literature and the arts. Errana, the translator of the Mahabharata, lived during his period.[4]
Later kings[edit]
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|Reddy Kings 1325-1448
|Prolaya Vema Reddy
|Anavota Reddy
|Anavema Reddy
|Kumaragiri Reddy
|Kataya Vema Reddy
|Allada Reddy
|Veerabhadra Reddy
Anavota Reddy (1335-1364 CE) was the son and successor of Prolaya Vema Reddy. During his reign, he was continuously engaged in wars against the Bahmanis, the Recharla Velamas and the Vijayanagara kings who often encroached on his territories. He changed the capital from Addanki to the more impregnable Kondavidu fort. He led his troops into Kalinga country along with his ally Choda Bhaktiraja. He conquered many small kingdoms like Nirvadyapura (present day Nidadavolu) ruled by Vengi Chalukyas, Vundi ruled by Suryavamsa Kshatriyas, Korukonda ruled by Kondaya Nayakas and Pithapuram ruled by Koppularajus by 1356 CE. He successfully resisted the invasions of the Recherla Velamas who had clashed continuously with Reddy kingdom with a pretext that Anavota had supported their enemies. Bukkaraya I of Vijayanagara took advantage of his preoccupations with the Bahmanis and Recherla Velamas and occupied Srisailam and Markapuram. In spite of constant threats to his kingdom from these invaders, Anavota promoted prosperity. He collected reasonable taxes from the merchants and was an able ruler and protector of Hindu dharma like his father, Prolaya Vema Reddy.
Anavema Reddy (1364-1386 CE) was the younger brother of Anavota Reddy and succeeded the latter as Anavota's son was quite young at the time of Anavota Reddy's death. Anavema Reddy was considered the greatest ruler of the Kondavidu line. He avenged his brother's humiliation by defeating the traditional rivals, Recherla Velamas of Rachakonda and Devarakonda in a pitched battle and conquered some of their territory in present day Nalgonda district. He reconquered Srisailam which was lost to Vijayanagara. He occupied the Panara and Kona kingdoms of the Godavari delta. He wrested Rajahmundry from the Muslims and razed down a Muslim Mazar (shrine) which was built on top of a Hindu Temple. He then scaled the Korukonda fort by night with a small force and freed it from Muslim control.The Reddy army went as far north as Simhachalam. He conquered the Simhachalam fort and parts of the Kalinga kingdom. He led successful campaigns under his Brahmin general Chennama Nayaka against the local chiefs like the Manchikonda, Koppula, Chalukya and the Matsya families. Anavema's brother-in-law Choda Bhima was expelled from the Vengi Chalukyan kingdom by his brother Choda Annadeva. Anavema captured the fortress of Divi. He then marched to Nirvadyapura (Nidadavolu), defeated Choda Annadeva and instilled Choda Bhima in Nirvadyapura. He built the Vira Siromandapam at the Srisailam temple. His inscription from Srisailam states that their family belongs to the 'Vellacheri' gotram. He extended the dominion of the kingdom to Rajahmundry on the north, Kanchi on the south and Srisailam on the west.[4]
Kumaragiri Reddy[edit]
Kumaragiri Reddy (1386-1402 CE) was the son of Anavota Reddy and nephew of Anavema Reddy. Kumaragiri's accession to the throne was challenged by his cousins Vema and Macha, sons of Pedakomati Vemareddy. There was discord and the kingdom plunged into civil war. Kumaragiri emerged victorious and was supported by his brother-in-law Kataya Vema Reddy. However peace was restored only after Pedakomati Vemareddy was promised that he would become Kumaragiri's successor at Kondavidu. Kumaragiri was an easy going ruler who enjoyed a life of comfort and luxury. The governance of the kingdom was entrusted to his brother-in-law and senapati Kataya Vema Reddy. Kumaragiri Reddy had two daughters, Anitalli and Hariharamba.[18]
Kataya Vema Reddy[edit]
Kataya Vema Reddy (1395–1414 CE), the senapati of Kumaragiri Reddy, led a large army against Vijayanagara ruler Harihara II, who had invaded the Reddy kingdom and wrested Tripurantakam and Vinukonda. In the ensuing battle, the Vijayanagara forces suffered a severe defeat. However, both parties reached a compromise and decided to become allies against their common archrivals – the Bahmani sultans and the Recherla Velamas of Rachakonda who had formed an alliance. This political alliance between Vijayanagara and the Reddy kingdom was cemented further by a matrimonial alliance. Harihara II of Vijayanagara gave his daughter in marriage to Kataya Vema Reddy's son Kataya. An agreement was reached that Harihara II should give up Tripurantakam and Vinukonda, while retaining Srisailam for himself. Kataya Vema successfully halted the Padmanayaka Velama chieftains of Telangana and embarked on an extensive eastern campaign. He was ably assisted by Vema Reddy and Dodda Reddy, the two princes of the Rajahmundry kingdom. He led his forces up to Simhachalam and annexed it to the Reddy kingdom. Thereafter, he constituted the eastern kingdom - the Rajamahendravara ( Rajahmundry) Rajya – and declared it a province of the Reddy kingdom of Kondavidu. Kumaragiri conferred the rank of viceroy to Kataya Vema for the newly formed eastern Reddy Kingdom. This division of the kingdom resulted in widespread discontent. Kataya Vema had a son named Kumaragiri Reddy II.
Pedakomati Vemareddy[edit]
Pedakomati Vemareddy (1403-1420 CE). Taking advantage of the chaotic state of affairs, Pedakomati Vemareddy challenged the authority of Kumaragiri Reddy in Kondavidu. Kumaragiri Reddy could not withstand the might of Pedakomati. He retired to Rajahmundry in 1402 CE, shortly after which he died. Pedakomati Vemareddy assumed control at Kondavidu. Kumaragiri's deposition by Pedakomati was resented by Kataya Vema Reddy. Kataya Vema defied the central authority of Pedakomati Vemareddy and asserted his independence in Rajahmundry. Pedakomati tried to bring back Rajahmundry into his fold but could not succeed. This internal war between the two factions considerably weakened the Reddy power and made the Reddy kingdom vulnerable to neighbouring rulers. In 1408 CE, with the help of Velama princes of Devarakonda, Choda Annadeva was able to recover his principality which was annexed by Kataya Vema. Devaraya I of Vijayanagara occupied Motupalli, the famous sea port. According to Velugotivari Vamsavali (a Velama chronicle of medieval period), Pedakomati Vemareddy avenged his brother Macha Reddy's death by slaying Kumara Vedagiri, the Recherla Velama chief of Devarakonda in a battle. Pedakomati Vemareddy fought the battle of Gundugolunu with Kataya Vema Reddy in 1414 CE in which Kataya Vema was slain by Pedakomati Vema's able general Gajarao Tipparao. Pedakomati Vemareddy was killed in 1420 CE in the battle of Kondavidu with Lingama Nayaka, the Velama prince of Devarakonda.
Racha Vema Reddy[edit]
Pedakomati Vema was succeeded by his son Racha Vema Reddy (1420-1434 CE) at Kondavidu. Racha was a cruel ruler and oppressed his subjects. He was murdered by one of his own subjects. The death of Racha Vema ended the Reddy kingdom of Kondavidu. However the eastern branch of the Reddy kingdom in Rajahmundry was still in power.
Gondesi Reddy[edit]
Gondesi Allada Reddy (1414-1423 CE), a near relative of Kataya Vema Reddy succeeded to the throne of Rajamahendravara Rajya (Rajahmundry) after the death of Kataya Vema. Allada ruled on behalf of the young Kumaragiri Reddy II - son of Kataya Vema Reddy who was only 10 years old at the time. Allada Reddy defended the Rajahmundry kingdom against his enemies. He killed Choda Annadeva in 1415 CE. He inflicted a humiliating defeat on Pedakomati Vemareddy. He died in 1420 CE.
Veerabhadra Reddy[edit]
Veerabhadra Reddy (1423-1448 CE), son of Allada Reddy succeeded to the throne of Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry). He and his brother Allaya Vema continued their father's policy of annexation and invasion of Kalinga. However, the suzerainty of Kalinga rulers was to be recognized. In 1443 CE, determined to put an end to the aggressions of the Reddy kingdom, the Gajapati ruler Kapilendra of Kalinga formed an alliance with the Velamas and launched an attack on the Reddy kingdom of Rajahmundry. Veerabhadra Reddy allied himself with Vijayanagara ruler Devaraya II and defeated Kapilendra. After the death of Devaraya II in 1446 CE, he was succeeded by his son, Mallikarjuna Raya. Overwhelmed by difficulties at home, Mallikarjuna Raya recalled the Vijayanagara forces from Rajahmundry. Veerabhadra Reddy died in 1448 CE. Seizing this opportunity, the Gajapati ruler Kapilendra sent an army under the leadership of his son Hamvira into the Reddy kingdom, took Rajahmundry and gained control of the Reddy kingdom. The Gajapatis eventually lost control of coastal Andhra after the defeat of Gajapati Prataprudra Deva at the hands of Krishna Deva Raya. The territories of the Reddy kingdom thus came under the control of the Vijayanagara Empire.[19]
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The Reddy rulers played a prominent part in post-Kakatiya Andhradesa. The Kakatiya empire came to an end in 1323 CE after the Muslim army of the Delhi sultanate invaded Warangal and captured Kakatiya ruler Pratapa Rudra. Warangal fell to the Muslim invaders and Ulugh Khan commanded Warangal and Telangana. During this time of foreign invasion and chaos in Telugu country, seeds of revolt were sown by two patriotic souls, Annaya Mantri and Kolani Rudradeva. They united the Telugu nobles with the singular purpose of rescuing Telugu country from Muslim domination and re-establish Hindu Dharma. Musunuri Prolaya Nayaka, Prolaya Vema Reddy, Recharla Singama Nayaka, Koppula Prolaya Nayaka and Manchikonda Ganapatinayaka were the prominent nobles. Musunuri Prolaya Nayaka was the chosen leader of this confederation of Telugu nobles who united and vowed to put an end to Muslim rule. They succeeded in repulsing the Muslim forces from Warangal and then established independent kingdoms of their own.[20]
It was during this chaotic period in Andhra history that Prolaya Vema Reddy established the Reddy kingdom in 1325 CE as a bulwark of Hinduism against the Islamic invaders. The Reddy rulers patronised and protected Hinduism and its institutions. The Brahmins were given liberal grants by the Reddy kings and the agraharas of Brahmins were restored. Vedic studies were encouraged. The Hindu temples of Srisailam and Ahobilam were provided with more facilities. Prolaya Vema Reddy bestowed a number of agraharas on the Brahmins. He was revered by the title of Apratima-Bhudana-Parasurama.[17] He commissioned major repairs to the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swami temple, and had a flight of steps built from the Krishna river to the temple. The Narasimha Swamy temple at Ahobilam was built during his reign. He built 108 temples for Lord Shiva.
Telugu literature blossomed during the period of stability under the Reddy kings. The Reddy kings also patronized Sanskrit, the sacred Hindu language. Several of the Reddy kings themselves were distinguished scholars and authors. Kumaragiri Reddy, Kataya Vema Reddy and Pedakomati Vemareddy were the most outstanding among them. Errapragada (Errana), Srinatha and Potana were the remarkable poets of this period. Errapragada, the last of the Kavitraya (Trinity of Poets) was the court poet of Prolaya Vema Reddy. He completed the Telugu translation of the Mahabharata. He completed the rendition of the Aranya Parva of Mahabharata left incomplete by Nannaya Bhattu (Aadi Kavi who started the translation of Mahabharata into Telugu). He wrote Hari Vamsa and Narasimha Purana. Errana's translation of the Ramayana in Chapu form (a style of poetry) has been lost.[citation needed]
Srinatha was considered the most distinguished writer of the Reddy period. He was the court poet of Pedakomati Vemareddy.[21] He wrote 'Palnadu Viracharitra' in 'Dwipada' meter. This story chronicles the 12th century war between two branches of Kalachuri family that ruled from Gurazala and Macherla. This battle changed the course of Andhra history, with political control passing into Kakateeya hands. Other works of Srinatha, include 'Pandita-radhya Charita', 'Sivaratrimahatmya,' 'Haravilasa', 'Bhimakhanda' and 'Kasikhanda'.
Gona Buddha Reddy lived during the 13th century so actually belonged to the Kakatiya period. He is famous for his Ranganatha Ramayanam. His translation of the Ramayana was a pioneering work and is still used during puppet shows.[22]
The administration was carried according to the "Dharmasutras". One sixth of agriculture surplus was levied as tax. Under the reign of Anavota Reddy custom duties and taxes on trade were lifted. As a result trade flourished. Sea trade was carried through the port Motupalli. Large number of merchants settled down near it. Celebrating 'Vasantotsavalu' was revived during the rule of Anavema Reddy. The Brahmins were given liberal grants by the Reddy kings. Caste system was observed. Heavy taxes by Racha Vema Reddy made him highly unpopular.
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Notes and references[edit]
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Spain, the new rulers of the Football World?
The first night of July, 2012 saw something really spectacular. As Vicente Del Bosque's sleek Spanish team and Cesare Prandelli's determined Italian team locked horns at the Euro 2012 final, many expected a stellar match filled with attack and counter-attack. Yes there was attack and no, there was no counter attack. Millions watched in awe as Spain literally destroyed their Italian counter parts and then some more. Some had expected a defensive match and yes, there was defence. But only one team was doing it, and not a very good job of it.
Winning a tournament as big as Euro is never an easy task. Winning the Euro final by a 4 – 0 margin is even more difficult. Winning the Euro final by a 4 – 0 margin against a team like Italy, the inventor of the Catenaccio defensive system, is insane to say the least. Spanish "Tiki taka" crushed the Italian "Catenaccio" and produced the most one-sided final match in recent memory.
The Azuri's massacre of the Germans couple of days ago made the Italian fans hopeful but few concerns were creeping in already. Although Balotelli scored a brace in that match, it was difficult to repeat that feat against the Spanish as their defence was a lot more stronger. Pirlo was the only player noticeable but Del Bosque's strategy made sure he did not get even a sniff at the ball for first half an hour. Add that to Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas' meticulous and lethal passing football and you have got the formula. Casillas was again impregnable under the crossbar while Buffon was not at his best in this crucial match. Also the Spanish created too much speed in their game which threw the Italian side off balance. The strength of this Spanish side comes from their ability to play relentless passes at breakneck speed and the understanding between their midfielders. This glaring difference was specially noticeable when for the first half an hour or so, the Italian midfield could barely touch the ball. Even the charismatic Pirlo was off color and there was no connections being made between the midfield and forward line. ezSometimes it feels like the Spanish midfielders could pass each other blindfolded. Torres was cool and collected up front and made sure he converted the opportunity.
The match is now done and dusted and Spain has lifted the Euro, the World cup and the Euro again in a span of four years. And questions are already being raised if this Spanish side is the new dominators of the World Football. And quite frankly it looks so. Some experts believe these Spanish bunch is even more dangerous than Maradona's 1986 Argentina team. Winning back to back Euros, and the World cup in between sure points that way.
Only time will tell if the Spanish will emerge as the true world leaders. But for some time atleast, the focus will shift from Messi and Ronaldo towards the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, Casillas, Fabregas and Torres. Well done Spain, long live the beauty of "Tiki taka".
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Ryan McGinley and Eskandar report on how students at Georgia State University in Atlanta are organizing to expose the reality of Israeli apartheid.
March 5, 2010
ATLANTA--The Movement to End Israeli Apartheid-Georgia (MEIA-G) kicked off the first day of Israeli Apartheid Week on March 1 by packing a lecture by Israeli ambassador Reda Mansour at Georgia State University (GSU).
Students and local activists dominated the question-and-answer session, challenging the ambassador`s whitewashed narrative of a `vibrant and diverse Israeli democracy` with critical questions about Israeli apartheid. After it had become apparent that Palestinian solidarity activists had hijacked the discussion, the ambassador was forced to end the event early.
The aim of Israeli Apartheid Week is to educate people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and to build Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign as part of a growing global BDS movement. The BDS movement seeks to isolate Israel, as South Africa was isolated during the apartheid era, until Israel meets its obligation to recognize the Palestinian people`s inalienable right to self-determination and fully complies with international law.
The UN International Civil Society Conference adopted the Palestinian call for BDS in 2005. Since then, Zionists have sought to counter the BDS movement and accusations of apartheid by pursuing `dialogue-driven` outreach that highlights the `diversity` and `liberal innovation` of Israeli society. Just as South Africa used Black members of the collaborationist Inkatha Freedom Party as foreign emissaries for the apartheid regime, Israel chose Reda Mansour--an Israeli citizen and member of Israel`s relatively privileged Druze Arab minority--to represent its interests.
Ambassador Mansour gave a lecture on the subject of `Israeli politics and identities.` He avoided any discussion of the occupation, and attempted to paint a rosy picture of Israel as a multicultural country where diverse groups of people, including Arab citizens of Israel, live freely and participate in national politics. He made no mention of the fact that minorities within the state of Israel, from Palestinians to Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, face deep and systematic discrimination--a point which was later brought up by a member of the audience.
After speaking for a half hour, Mansour opened the floor to questions, stressing that the question-and-answer session was to be the main part of the event. Immediately, someone asked why Jews from anywhere in the world were allowed to move to Israel and become citizens, but millions of Palestinians displaced from their homes could not return. Others asked why Israel routinely harasses, beats and arrests nonviolent Palestinian protesters.
When the ambassador suggested that Palestine needed to find its own Gandhi, members of the audience reminded him that plenty of `Palestinian Gandhis` can be found serving time in Israeli prisons. In a last-ditch intimidation effort, Ambassador Mansour stated he was aware that an organized group had come to his lecture with prepared questions, which he had presumably seen on a local e-mail list.
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IT WASN`T just the organized students drawing attention to the elephant in the room. Thanks to unaffiliated students, the critical questions didn`t stop: Why do even prominent Israeli politicians such as Defense Minister Ehud Barak agree that Israel is an apartheid state? Why does Israel oppose a one-state solution in which Jews and Palestinians could peacefully co-exist in one country? Not one question was uncritical of Israel`s apartheid policies.
Mansour made some revealing statements in his attempt to answer (or dodge) the questions thrown at him. Immediately after urging the pro-Palestinian audience to be `self-critical,` he made a confounding claim that Israeli Arabs may have `full citizenship,` even if they do not enjoy `full rights.` That was followed by a bizarre comparison of separate states for Israel and Palestine to separate parts of metro Atlanta, such as the majority-white suburb of Alpharetta and the majority-Black downtown area.
Perhaps the organizers saw him faltering or lost hope that this event would be an `apolitical` appreciation of Israeli diversity. With students eagerly holding their hands in the air, some of them clad in kufiyas, the organizers ended the event a mere 50 minutes after it began. In the frequently long-winded academic world, it`s quite possible that a new record was set for `shortest presentation ever.` The prize, activists hope, is a future reluctance of Israeli officials to return to their campus until apartheid policies are dismantled.
This wasn`t the first activity in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle at GSU, though. MEIA-G and various student groups at GSU have set their sights on a program in their Criminal Justice Department called the `Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange` (GILEE).
For reasons obscured to practically all of the 35,000-plus students and education workers, their campus is being used to facilitate police cross-trainings between Israeli and Georgia police. Over the last 15 years, delegations of senior Georgia police officers (as well as other state officials and private security executives) have traveled to Israel under the auspices of GILEE to receive so-called `counter-terrorism` training.
Undoubtedly, Israel`s 60 years of experience in suppressing the unflagging Palestinian movement for self-determination has yielded volumes of knowledge. Any state interested in more `efficient,` `comprehensive` and `integrated` security services--which includes much of the world in an age of rising inequality and strife--is being invited to similar partnerships with Israel. Electronic Intifada writer Jimmy Johnson, in his article `Israel`s export of occupation tactics,` expounds on this international phenomenon beyond the scope of this article.
Granted, the state of Georgia, with its Jim Crow past and uneasy present, is no amateur in this regard; through GILEE, they offer to help delegations of Israeli police learn drug law enforcement and so-called `community policing` (anti-brutality and police accountability advocates throughout the state are left scratching their heads at this term).
In line with the BDS call, students and community activists are urging the university administration cut this problematic connection. Universities should be places of critical scholarship, where the roots of problems, like colonial occupation and poverty, are addressed. We cannot afford to continue feeding the growth of an already bloated security state enmeshed in a wrong-headed `global war on terror,` at the expense of real solutions that provide opportunity and meaningful self-determination for people first.
From the grassroots, we can initiate truly purposeful dialogue, free of banalities from any Israeli state mouthpiece, and work toward an end to the occupation.
Links to the latest articles in this section
Invitation: Sam Bahur and Mossi Raz speak online of annexation
INVITATION: Two Talks on Annexation
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Against All Odds 2011 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), that took place on February 13, 2011 at TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the seventh annual Against All Odds event.
See also: Professional wrestling
Against All Odds featured professional wrestling matches involving different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds, plots, and storylines that were played out on Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's (TNA) television programs. Wrestlers portrayed villains or heroes as they follow a series of events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.
- Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
- (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match.
- Robbie E defeated Max Buck and Jeremy Buck via countout in a Three-Way Match to become the number one contendership to the TNA X-Division Championship (0:27)
- Kazarian (c) defeated Robbie E to retain his TNA X-Division Championship (7:11)
- Beer Money Inc. (James Storm & Robert Roode) and Scott Steiner defeated Immortal (Rob Terry, Gunner & Murphy) (10:13)
- Samoa Joe defeated D'Angelo Dinero (8:31)
- Madison Rayne (c) defeated Mickie James in a Last Knockout Standing Match to retain the TNA Women's Knockout Championship (8:28)
- Rob Van Dam defeated Matt Hardy (13:18)
- Bully Ray defeated Brother Devon in a Street Fight (9:24)
- Jeff Jarrett defeated Kurt Angle (16:13)
- If Jarrett wins, Angle must walk Karen Jarrett down the entrance ramp for her wedding, if Angle wins, he gets sole custody of Kody And Kyra Angle
- Jeff Hardy defeated Mr. Anderson (c) in a Ladder match to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. (18:15)
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Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes
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- This work is a recent update on details of behavior and behavioral capabilities of toothed whales and dolphins relative to life history strategies and habitat
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This book concentrates on the marine mammalian group of Odontocetes, the toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises. In 23 chapters, a total of 40 authors describe general patterns of ethological concepts of odontocetes in their natural environments, with a strong bent towards behavioral ecology. Examples are given of particularly well-studied species and species groups for which enough data exist, especially from the past 15 years. The aim is to give a modern flavor of present knowledge of ethology and behavior of generally large-brained behaviorally flexible mammals that have evolved quite separately from social mammals on land. As well, the plight of populations and species due to humans is described in multiple chapters, with the goal that an understanding of behavior can help to solve or alleviate at least some human-made problems.
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Dr. Bernd Würsig has degrees from Ohio State University (BS, 1971) and Stony Brook University (PhD, 1978); spent 3 years as an NIH/NSF postdoctoral fellow at University of California at Santa Cruz (1978-1981), and 9 years going through the professor ranks at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (1981-1989). He came to Texas A&M University as professor of marine biology in summer 1989. He is now Regents and University Distinguished Professor (Emeritus since Nov. 2016). He has taught courses in Marine Bird and Mammal Biology, Marine Vertebrates, Bio-Statistics, Behavioral Ecology of Cetaceans, and Study Abroad courses in Mexico, Greece, and New Zealand. Würsig has published 185 peer review papers, chapters, and seven books; and been senior advisor to 70 graduate students and 14 movies on nature interpretation. He was nominated for an Academy Award for an IMAX movie on dolphins. He, his students, and postdocs have studied marine mammal and sea bird foraging, sexual, and social ecology on all continents, with present work on social strategies of dusky dolphins in New Zealand and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Hong Kong. Recent books are "The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, Ed. 3" (Senior Editor, 2018), and "Dusky Dolphins; Master Acrobats off Different Shores" (with Melany Würsig, 2010), both Academic/Elsevier. He and Melany enjoy their gardens in New Zealand, the Arizona desert, and coastal south Texas, three marvelously-different biomes.
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Grouping Behaviors of Dolphins and Other Toothed Whales
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Communication by Sound and by Visual, Tactile, and Chemical Sensing
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Social Ecology of Feeding in an Open Ocean
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Sexual Strategies: Male and Female Mating Tactics
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Maternal Care and Offspring Development in Odontocetes
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I have discovered that when it comes to feeding dogs that many owners are blinded by myths and misconceptions. Many owners insist that their dogs are practically human and so should get along fine on the same food that the rest of the family is eating. The irony here, of course, is that most human meals are not all that nourishing. What may be healthy enough and appropriate for humans may be not be suitable for a dog or cat.
I can understand that many owners will not give their dogs and cats conventional pet food. For those who are looking for a healthy diet I offer the following diet, which is on the basis that I have witnessed sick dogs that have been on steroids and strong drugs scratching and licking themselves, failing to put on weight that have completely changed after a few weeks on this diet.
The food has to be naturally fresh, but for food to be fresh and alive it must not be sterile and neutral in biological form. The food must not have any chemical contamination or additives.
The first rule of this diet is that no food can be cooked in a microwave. Bear in mind that dogs and cats are hunters and need fresh food, and it should be varied and always balanced. Meat and fish should be served raw but vegetables and cereals should be cooked lightly.
Exercise your pet every day and only give this diet once a day preferably after exercise in the morning. Cats may have two meals a day.
Cook for 2 minutes in boiled water 3 to 4 vegetables (6/800 grams) with brown rice, or oats, pasta cereals, whole wheat bread. Raw meat or fish approx. 200 grams of beef, stomach, heart, jaw chuck (The least expensive meat) Give only horse meat if the dog is to have long periods of exercise and training. Chicken: Heart, stomach, no liver or kidneys. Never give your pet pork or pork products.
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As the Microsoft SharePoint platform is gaining popularity, more and more business enterprises are keen to take advantage of the technological advancements that the platform offers. The changing business scenario encourages more collaboration and participation from both within and outside the organization and there is no better platform than Microsoft SharePoint to achieve the goal. Companies are now building their applications on the SharePoint platform and include applications like Accounts, HR, Logistics, Procurement and Administration that are critical for the operations of the companies. To keep the applications up and going and also to derive the maximum benefits from the SharePoint platform these companies are dependent on experts in SharePoint audits, who provide the necessary support in achieving the objectives of the companies and fulfill their expectations from the SharePoint platform.
The expert entity
The experts in SharePoint audits are people who are trained and experienced in Microsoft SharePoint and many of them are recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Partner (MVP), a recognition that is earned by these professionals for their in depth knowledge of Microsoft products and their technical expertise. The experts are passionate about SharePoint and possess exceptional leadership qualities of sharing their knowledge with others. Mostly serving as consultants under various organizations, the role of the experts are being expanded each day and their demand also keeps on increasing as they have the knowhow of making best use of the SharePoint potential for business.
What the companies expect
The expectations of the companies from the experts in SharePoint audits can be understood from the goals that they set in regard to the use of the Microsoft SharePoint platform for their business applications. These can be briefly outlined as:
· The applications should run at optimal levels of performance without any interruption.
· To make provision for improvement of the applications and its development in future.
· Develop a strategy to include new business needs in future in the SharePoint environment.
Role of the experts
The role of the experts is defined by the needs of the organizations, although their capabilities are much more than that. Keeping parity with their richness of technical knowledge, they are also thoroughly conversant with the business processes across various business sectors. Broadly speaking, the role of the experts can be captured in the following:
· Consulting for business process - They are involved in the process of business process consulting and show the way to optimize the processes for seamless alignment with SharePoint.
· Information Management techniques – Showing the methods of organizing documents in SharePoint.
· Managing web content – Management of the content in the web portal and ways to do it.
· Mobile and Social strategy - Sharing the secrets of using the social functionality of SharePoint.
· Integrating enterprise systems – How to integrate diverse business systems in the SharePoint environment.
· Strategy development for value added service - Devise strategy for using the advanced features of SharePoint in areas of intranet portals, knowledge management, advanced document management and business automation.
Need for experts
Anything that is special needs the involvement of experts in its implementation and upkeep and it is precisely for this reason the experts in SharePoint audits are in great demand. You need their help in proper implementation and governance of the system as they provide clear guideline about some key areas that are very much needed for extracting maximum benefit from the system. These areas include:
· Customization of SharePoint.
· Strategy for deployment and testing.
· Planning for backup and recovery.
· SharePoint Dos and Don'ts
· Development guidelines specific to the SharePoint platform.
· Standardization and development process.
· Limitations of SharePoint and guidelines for performance.
· SharePoint Solution audits
The most significant factor that contributes to the success of SharePoint in any business organization is user adoption. The system that is implemented has to be run by people who should be comfortable to work in the SharePoint environment. This would determine the extent to which the system is being used. Therefore, the users need to know the nuances of the system, the different aspects of the platform that can be effectively used for any particular business process and its limitations. The more the users are familiar with the system the better they will be able to adopt it and higher will be the value received from the system.
Achieving higher user adoption is only possible by imparting training to the users about the system. This is the only way that system efficiencies can be improved. Once again the need for experts in SharePoint audits is highlighted, because they only can train the users of SharePoint.
Training the users
There are various training programs available that can train the users and teach them about SharePoint. But the most important thing is to train the users in the same SharePoint environment in which they are working. It is of no use to impart theoretical knowledge that does not find appropriate application in the daily work done by the users. Training the users in the SharePoint environment that they work makes it easy for them to relate the technicalities and features with the business processes and business terminology that they are acquainted with. It makes learning meaningful and interesting. Gaining perspective in learning is what the experts aim at when they train then users in SharePoint. The process of training is continuous because achieving user adoption is just the beginning and will not be useful if care is not taken to sustain it.
Training curriculum
The training is aimed at covering all users in an organization with the education focusing on the particular SharePoint site that the organization uses. The curriculum is developed according to the specific needs of the organization. The experts use scenarios that are lab based to speed up the process of skill acquisition. Traditional training methods are supplemented by video tutorials, printed tutorials and simulation exercises that help to recreate the real life experiences.
Virtual training
The training courses are organized onsite and similar to classroom training modules. But for organizations with multi location operations, virtual training programs are also organized to overcome the time constraints that arise due to issues related to the availability of the trainers at that location. This allows the coverage of a wider section of users who can connect with the trainers online. The curriculum remains the same with the only change in the mode of imparting training. The onsite training that is conducted at one location can be participated by the users of other locations by availing remote access to the program. This saves considerable time and is preferred by most companies.
Sustainable adoption
Organizations are being attracted to use SharePoint to save time, gain revenue, increase efficiency, better access to analytics like SharePoint audit, more collaboration with partners and stake holders, enhanced business processes. High adoption level holds the key to success in achieving the benefits of SharePoint but for purposes of extended benefits that can be generated continually, it is equally important to devise strategy for sustainable adoption. Making the users aware of the benefits and communicating with them regularly is necessary as well as ongoing training for the users, both new and old.
Long term value
The experts in SharePoint audits can continue with the hand holding post training to generate long term value. The ongoing training programs take care of training the new entrants and also re-train the old timers who get the opportunity of updating their knowledge with the improvements that have been made to the SharePoint site of the organization.
The expert's contribution
The contribution of the experts in training the users is reflected in the benefits that can be derived from the training.
· The training is aimed at developing user adoption as well as sustaining it and is given hands on in a simulated environment of the actual work environment.
· The curriculum is tailor made and is a blend of practical education and exercises related to the particular SharePoint environment.
· Video tutorials speed up the process of learning.
· Handy printed guides related to the functionalities make it easy for reference when working.
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In Florida, children are you unfortunate victims of injuries at school and day care centers. In most cases, the school or day care center administration will provide to the parent a written incident report containing some details as to the incident and the injuries sustained. At times, the day care center or school fails to complete an incident report or in the alternative refuses to provide a parent with a copy incident report. While it is helpful to have an incident report that provides information as to a particular incident that took place in the school or day care center, the incident report itself is not a prerequisite to pursuing a legal or insurance claim for the child's injuries.
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Best Shots Review: ACCELL #1 'A Healthy Dose of Humor & Youthfulness'
Accell #1
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The Catalyst Prime universe gets a boost this week in today's Accell #1, a speedster-centric addition to Lion Forge's new shared superhero universe. While the world of Catalyst Prime hasn't necessarily broken the mold on superhero stories so far, Accell #1 marks another solid introduction to an interesting character that marks a refreshing change of pace from the much older established universes of the likes of DC and Marvel. Though Accell #1, like its predecessor Noble, invokes familiar tropes and archetypes of cape comics past, the line's commitment to introducing a more diverse line of heroes from day one of the Catalyst Prime launch certainly sets the line, and its titles, apart.
The world of Accell #1 introduces one of the first civilian lead characters of the series in Daniel Dos Santos, a 20-year-old Mexican-American gamer who enjoys a little vigilante do-gooding as much as he enjoys trash-talking folks from around the world in online play. In the aftermath of Catalyst Prime: The Event, Daniel discovers a chunk of radioactive meteorite that he wisely decides to take home and tuck away under his bed. Unsurprisingly, he wakes up a few days later with incredible reflexes and blinding speed.
The art of Accell #1 is what sets Daniel's tale apart from speedsters gone by. The book shares some of the same bold, vibrant color choices with its predecessors, but artist Damion Scott gives the book a slightly cartoonish and distinctly animated feel that makes all of Daniel's actions both as Accell and a normal young man seem a little unreal. Body proportions are just slightly off - enough to make the big bad Barrage look particularly villainous, or to emphasize Daniel's lanky youthfulness, but never so stylized as to make it unrecognizable as part of the Catalyst Prime line.
Robert Campanella's strong inks make the hectic super-speed sequences easy to follow, and Sigmond Torre does exemplary color work in vibrant reds and blues that make the book feel youthful and incredibly fun. The climactic final fight sequence in this opening issue is fiery and kinetic but never frantic or over-worked, and the colors and stylized use of shadows and dark make the scene feel like it's straight from an '80s action movie in a way that alleviates the occasionally strained nature of Casey's somewhat quip-heavy dialogue.
There are more shared superhero universes than ever before, these days, and Lion Forge is certainly holding their own against more established events with Catalyst Prime. The artistic team of Accell has created a world with enough visual markers to make it distinctly Lion Forge in its colors and lettering choices while giving Daniel Dos Santos and Accell their own distinct style and tone both artistically and through the strong voice Joe Casey has given its titular hero. If Noble brings the government intrigue, Accell #1 brings a healthy dose of humor and youthfulness to the line that is a delight to read, and serves as an excellent counterpoint to the somewhat grim tenor of Free Comic Book Day's The Event introductory issue.


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I hope that everyone enjoyed their Presidents Day holiday on February 20th. Presidents Day stared in 1885 in recognition of our first President George Washington. Originally celebrated on his birthday February 22nd; it is now recognized on the 3rd Monday in February celebrating all the Presidents past and present. In 1971 the Uniform Holiday Act was passed moving all the federal holidays to Monday giving the nations workers more three day weekends. The only federal holiday not on a Monday is Veterans Day that is recognized on November 11th, which is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice in 1918 ending World War One.
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Kate Middleton's white midi dress (worn on South East Asia tour)
I'm not sure how many readers are into Kate Middleton's style, but a post I wrote last year about her sister, Pippa (and Orla Kiely) proved to be pretty popular. So here we are again with some brand new info on a dress worn by Kate on her tour of South East Asia last year, and perfectly suited to the all-white trend we'll see in spring…
The round neck, long sleeved "Sabitri" design the Duchess of Cambridge wore so well is by Beulah London and is available exclusively at Harvey Nichols.
|If you want to "do it like the Duchess" this dress can be yours
At £540, it's certainly not a "steal", but it's a timeless classic that you'll wear every spring and summer – and if you're worried about marking that wonderfully white finish, there's always a pretty powder blue version to consider too.
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#FBF #FlashbackFriday #Winnipeg #MagicMikeLikey Circa 1985 a couple of my larger illusions. Back then I had an expert craftsman from rural Manitoba build for me from the Osborne plans a Mis-Made Illusion, Zig-Zag, Lester Lake Guillotine, Improved Thin Model Sawing a Lady in Half, and a Doll House Illusion, among others. I was so small back then, I would sometimes be produced from the Doll House, or the Mis-Made became a Stack of Boxes illusion! Crazy!
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Trying to build muscle can sometimes be a daunting endeavor. You need to adhere to a rigorous workout routine while maintaining a proper diet. If you don't achieve your desired results, it could be quite discouraging. The following article offers suggestions you can follow so your efforts are sure to be worthwhile.
If you're trying to build up on muscle, you will need to eat a lot more than you are used to. You would want to consume the required food in order to gain an average of one pound per week. Look for ways to take in more calories and if you still don't see a change, think about adding more calories.
Muscle growth can be achieved by eating meat. You need to supply every pound of muscle you have with at least one gram of protein. Having the protein your body needs will help you get the muscles you desire.
Mix your routine up from time to time. Make sure you are always challenging yourself to do new things and that you're challenging your body as well. Change your routine regularly to work on different groups of muscles and keep things challenging enough. If you change your routines every so often, you will remain interested and motivated longer.
When on a program to build muscle, remember the importance of carbohydrates. Carbs are essential for keeping you energetic. When you run out of your carbohydrates, your body will burn protein to create the energy it needs. Eat just enough carbs to increase your body's function, but don't overdo it as it can lead to weight gain.
Compound exercises are an important part of any muscle building plan. These exercises use various muscles at once. One example is the bench press, that works your chest, triceps and shoulders, all in one exercise.
Your muscles need certain things in order to grow and carbohydrates are one of these things. Remember that carbohydrates help fuel your body so that it can perform your daily exercise regimen. If you are following a particularly grueling training program, adjust your protein intake to match. That means about 2-3 grams of protein per pound of weight.
If you are trying to build muscle, make sure to eat enough protein. Protein is the basic building block for muscle cells. If you're not getting enough protein in your diet, you can lose muscle mass instead of gaining it. It's likely that you'll have to consume around one gram of it for every single pound that you weigh every day.
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Some people mistakenly increase protein consumption when beginning to build muscle. By doing this, too many calories are being consumed and if a person is only exercising a small amount, fat can increase. Increase your protein gradually as you increase the intensity of your weightlifting exercises.
Do not extend your workouts to more than 60 minutes. Once passing the 60 minute mark, the body starts making more cortisol, which is the stress hormone. Cortisol blocks testosterone–a hormone that promotes muscle growth–and undermines all of the work you are putting into building muscle. For the best results, only spend 60 minutes or less working out.
Try utilizing some plyometric exercises. These sorts of exercises will help you enhance your fast twitch muscles, stimulating greater muscle development. Plyometrics require acceleration, and they resemble ballistic moves. When performing plyometric push-ups, for instance, push your body up with an explosive force that actually forces your hands to leave the ground.
One of the most important things you can do to aid in weight training is to stretch after working out. Anyone that is under forty years old needs to make sure that each stretch is held for a minimum of thirty seconds. Stretches of no less than 60 seconds are recommended for those over 40 years. Stretching properly protects you from injuries related to working out.
It is OK to take a few short-cuts when weight lifting. If you use more of your body to get a few extra reps into your workout then you are increasing the output of your workout. Remember, though, that this tactic should only be used when there is no alternative. Make sure to perform all your reps at a controlled speed. Keep in mind that if you compromise your form, you will run the risk of injury.
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One problem with muscle building is that some groups take longer to develop than others. Including fill sets in your routine will help you to boost the results in those areas. This is a brief set (25-30 reps) of exercises targeting the group in question, performed two or three days after the group was last worked hard.
If you are concentrating on building muscle mass, always eat food rich in protein both before your exercise routine and after. A good idea is to consume 15 grams of protein before your workout and another 15 grams of protein after your workout is completed. This is about the same as one or two cups of milk.
Have a protein-rich snack before and after muscle-building workouts. Try to consume 15 grams of protein 30 minutes prior to exercising, and 15 grams afterwards. You could do this by drinking one or two servings of milk.
You can tell your muscle building routine is effective if you are becoming stronger from week to week. This will result in your ability to lift weights that are heavier. In the beginning, you should increase your lifting capability about 5 percent every two sessions. If this type of progress is not being achieved, you should look over the things you are doing wrong. If you find that you are weaker than your last session, it is possible that you were not fully recovered.
The key goal of any muscle building workout is to improve your strength. The stronger you get, the heavier the weight you will be able to manage during your training. As a general rule, you should increase your weights by five percent after every two sessions. Analyze your progress regularly and if you aren't seeing the results you are looking for, consider making changes to your workout. If you feel weak during this workout session, it is possible you are not entirely recovered from your last session.
It is important to limit the amount of your workouts to three to four times a week. Your body needs time in between workouts to repair itself. Overworking your body will lead to injuries, which will keep you out of the gym and from reaching your goals.
It is important to limit the amount of your workouts to three to four times a week. By limiting your weekly workouts, you give your muscles time to recover from the intense exercises. If you don't give your body time to rest and recover, then you are likely to get injured.
Building your muscles can provide many health benefits, and you do not have to get really bulky. You'll like how you look, feel and are able to lift things you couldn't before, and your stamina will be through the roof!
Some moves should not be done with excess weight, so be careful which ones you choose to do with heavy loads. Excess weight during neck exercises, dips, or split squats could put your joints at risk of serious injury. Keep the higher weights to exercises which are easier to complete, such as rows or standard squats.
It is very important that you begin your workout by stretching. Stretching before and after exercising is the best way to avoid injuries and relax your muscles to help them recover. Muscle massage is also useful in encouraging relaxation and recovery which is essential to bodybuilding.
Building your muscles can provide many health benefits, and you do not have to get really bulky. It can elevate your self-esteem and confidence, improve your joints, add more strength and when associated with a simple cardio workout, it can improve your lung function.
Set goals that you can realistically achieve. Although you would like to squat several hundred pounds in only a month, this is just not possible, and you are likely to injure yourself. Try to improve during each routine. You may surprise yourself and improve over the goal you set for yourself. This can act as encouragement, helping you to remain positive about your future rate of success.
Try to set reasonable goals when working to build muscle mass. It takes time to achieve the muscle growth you want. You may have to work out for months or years to achieve your goals. Cheating by using steroids, stimulants, and other substances can harm your body in both the short term and the long term, and may lead to chronic health problems.
Make sure you are eating and drinking the right things if you are following a bodybuilding program. Muscles are about 70 percent water, and although it is always important to stay well hydrated, it is even more important for muscle development. Avoid drinking too much alcohol, as it can degrade muscle tissue a lot.
Stretching is essential before any workout. This is vital because it will help you not get injured during workouts. Plus, after-workout stretching will make recovery easier. Getting a massage on a regular basis can also be beneficial when trying to build muscle.
Take a creatine supplement. Creatine helps give you endurance. If you plan to include dietary supplements in your routine, you must always exercise caution. Follow the directions to a tee, and never take more than recommended for your body.
Creatine might be the supplement you need. Creatine increases training endurance when paired with a protein- and carb-rich diet. Speak with your doctor about the risks of these kinds of supplements to see if this is something you should be taking.
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Be mindful of your diet and consumption when attempting to build muscle. You must stay hydrated since muscle tissues are about 70% water. Stay away from excessive amounts of alcohol, as it can break down the muscle tissue.
Take the time to stretch for ten minutes prior to starting your bodybuilding exercises. You'll be less likely to get injured lifting heavy weights if you warm up first. Also, if you stretch often, you are less likely to be injured, which allows you to continue working out.
You could consider Creatine as a supplement to help you build muscle if you consider yourself an adult. Creatine boosts muscle building efforts by increasing your energy level. This supplement has been used for years in weight training. But, if you are still growing, do not take supplements.
Practice your form until you perfect it before you increase your intensity. More weight will be used over a period of time, but if do not use the proper form, it will be even worse later. Therefore, you are just increasing your chances of injuring yourself, which is not what you want to do.
Resist the temptation to resort to steroids. These sorts of chemicals will interfere with your natural hormone production. Additionally, steroids can hurt your liver and reduce cholesterol. It may even contribute to gynocomastia. Steroids have a detrimental effect on mood, commonly known as "roid rage," and can cause acne. This is not appealing, is it?
Make sure you eat foods that are high in protein before doing your workout. Take in 20 grams of whey protein before you work out. This can jump start the recovery of muscles so that it can decrease how much your muscles are used to fuel your workout.
A great way to keep your intensity and motivation level up when working out is to do it with friends. Your friends can encourage you to continue your workout routines, giving you more energy to get through them. This extra boost of energy will yield more muscle.
Don't be tempted to use steroids. Steroids have been proven to interrupt the body's synthesis of natural hormones. Steroids can lead to liver damage, lower good cholesterol levels and it has been show to cause some men to grow breasts. Steroids can also produce an adverse effect in your mood called "roid rage", as well as acne. In other words, the disadvantages of steroid use far outweigh the benefits.
Listen to the advice of experts when you want to create a muscle-building routine. Learning from professionals will provide you with the foundation of knowledge that is necessary to ensure success. By following the advice they have to give you, you can increase your motivation and confidence and will have a better chance being successful.
Building up muscles can take a lot of time and effort. You need the dedication and focus to maintain an intense workout schedule. Additionally, you need to pay close attention when it comes to your diet. If you put in the time and energy, you want to achieve your goals. Apply the tips from this article to make sure your efforts toward muscle development pay off.
While you are doing a muscle building workout, be sure you are training to failure on that last set. If you don't get to the point where you literally are unable to finish the repetition, you will likely not trigger processes that encourage muscle growth. Once you can feel that your muscles are exhausted, let them rest.