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Judith Ortiz Cofer Selected Nonfiction
Rituals: Immigration, Family, and Identity in Writing of Judith Ortiz Cofer
The American Dream―a phrase that was once the foundation of many immigrants' hopes for a new life now feels fanciful and almost cruel. Not only do immigrants face economic difficulties upon arrival to the U.S., but they also face a world where their appearances and customs separate them and drive them into a cultural limbo. The reality is that immigrants step into a country whose government doesn't protect their interests as best it could. This unfortunate truth is evident in Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Rituals: A Candle, a Prayer, and a Notebook". Cofer tells of her and her family's struggles as Puerto Rican immigrants, as they try to find a happy medium between assimilating American culture and maintaining their own Puerto Rican identity. Cofer's own personal journey demonstrates the ways in which political decisions in housing, education, and even the enforcement of the Constitution has stripped families like hers of their cultural identity.
Housing in the United States is one of the greatest indicators of cultural divides perpetrated by political decisions―the lack thereof, in this case. In the 1930s, the federal government failed to intervene in the housing market and its redlining approach that ended up segregating neighborhoods; this explains why predominantly black or latino neighborhoods tend to have houses with lower property values, while white neighborhoods have greater property values. One might question Cofer's father's decision to leave a comfortable Puerto Rican community to move into a European immigrant community. However, with the current housing situation, her father was trying to find the upward mobility that was unfortunately tougher to find in the latino neighborhood. In doing so, Cofer's family ended up outsiders in which their "exclusion was as evident as a new silence as one enters a room" (Cofer 550). Often times, this is the case with many families of different cultural backgrounds. The things that are part of their identity―from the catholic spanish rituals and the must-have plantains and yuccas for meals―become the things that make them subject to discrimination or isolation. So what if the government had acted and stopped the housing market's racial segregation that would set the foundation for future neighborhoods and their property values? People wouldn't have to worry about having their skin color or cultural background dictate where they must reside in order to find prosperity.
Unfortunately, housing directly affects schooling. State governments decide that public schools are primarily funded through local property taxes, which means schools in impoverished neighborhoods―usually predominantly black or latino―end up with few resources due to low funds. These children end up disadvantaged due to circumstances that are beyond their control, and are made to feel as if their identity makes them deserving of a lower quality education. Again, Cofer's father makes the decision to enroll his children private Catholic schools in a European immigrant community despite not being able to afford a house. The schools are filled with "driven and overachieving offspring of Nazi camp survivors and Irish and Italian immigrants", as Cofer describes them (550). While their good work ethic is a positive influence on hers, she still feels the loneliness most when they can attend to their "complex family life and all the attending ceremonies" and she can't (Cofer 550). She could have had the comfort of a public school in a Puerto Rican community, but the reality is that a school in that neighborhood wouldn't have had the resources that her private school did. This caused her identity to suffer, in that she couldn't relate to anyone in school or have a community to lean on―especially when the people around her viewed her as an outsider. Many immigrant children find themselves in the same situation, often questioning their cultural identity―what are the "right" clothes to wear and the "right" words to speak.
Perhaps the most particularly destructive political decision was the disillusionment of immigrants who were made to believe they would be treated equally and given equal opportunities. The Constitution itself says all men are created equal, which implies that one's cultural identity will not disadvantage him or her. However, the government and people in power have not upheld this notion to its fullest extent. This false hope has the ability to drive families apart and make them feel like outsiders when they don't find what they are looking for. Cofer's own family feels this division. Cofer's father insists upon the American Dream when he says, "'We have a better life here… There is nothing there for us to go back for'" (Cofer 552). But Cofer's mother feels the pangs of loneliness as she responds, "'What did I know about la maldita soledad? Mi amor, can it really be that bad for us in our own country?'" (Cofer 553). She agreed to start a new life in the United States with her husband―most likely under the same impression most immigrants have of finding prosperity―but in the end she realizes the undoubtedly present division of people of different backgrounds. There is no one around to share her love of romantic novelas and catholic rituals; even her husband shuns these interests, as a means of assimilating American culture. What her husband has picked up on, is that in the U.S., one's own culture can often times become an impediment in attaining prosperity, and so he tries to keep it hidden to fit in. He has realized that the U.S. government doesn't protect everyone's interests and perpetuates a cultural divide; it's disheartening that the country that's supposed to be a proud "melting pot" in which everyone is equal, can't seem to fully follow its own set of guidelines.
In the end, immigrants find themselves torn between the comfort of their motherland and the new lives they've created in the United States. But do they really have to be caught between two extremes? Must it be one or the other? It's easier said than done for immigrants to keep their customs and comfortable communities without having discrimination's incessant presence looming over their shoulders. Such a reality would finally bring peace to immigrants' minds and reassurance to their cultural identities. If the government actually worked to create true, absolute equality for all, as its written foundation claims to uphold, perhaps the American Dream could actually have some truth to its name.


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The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) is a trade association that represents the interests of oil fired appliance, oil storage tank and associated equipment manufacturers in the Republic of Ireland. We work with over 90 training centres that offer education and competency assessment to heating professionals and we raise awareness with consumers about the advantages of using liquid heating fuels for heating and cooking.
56% of households in Northern Ireland and 45% of households in the Republic of Ireland use liquid fuels for heating and/or cooking. A major lobbying campaign is underway in Ireland to introduce a Government backed register for heating professionals.
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Navy moots to make Scorpene subs more lethal
The navy is weighing a proposal to modify the under-construction Scorpene submarines to enable the boats to stay underwater for longer periods and enhance their combat capabilities.
The navy is weighing a proposal to modify the under-construction Scorpene submarines to enable the boats to stay underwater for longer periods and enhance their combat capabilities.
It is considering to equip the submarines, being built at Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), with an air independent propulsion (AIP) system that can recharge their batteries without having to surface for more than three weeks. Conventional submarines have to surface almost every second day to run their air-breathing diesel engines, running the risk of detection.
Six Scorpene submarines are being built with transfer of technology from French firm DCNS, under a Rs 18,798-crore programme called Project 75. DCNS CEO Patrick Boissier, who is accompanying visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy, said his company was in talks with the navy to equip the submarines with AIP systems.
Boissier said if a contract were to be placed by next year, AIP systems could be integrated into the fifth and the sixth submarines rolling out of MDL in 2018. The systems can be retrofitted on the first four submarines later under an upgrade programme. The navy is also looking at an indigenous AIP system being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma said the first Scorpene submarine would enter service in 2015 and the remaining six within a span of three years. The navy was supposed to induct its first Scorpene in 2012, but the project has been delayed due to issues over transfer of technology. The navy is set to collaborate with a foreign manufacturer for six more next-generation submarines under Project 75-India, pegged to be worth Rs 40,000 crore.
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The name is synonymous with commercial and residential real estate law in the State of Texas.
Jack Rattikin, Jr., and Jeffrey A. Rattikin—the partners comprising Rattikin & Rattikin, LLP—have a combined 73-plus years of experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate law across the State of Texas. The firm continues a tradition of providing the most professional, ethical and up-to-date legal services available in the industry. In response to the growing needs of its clients, the firm has expanded its areas of practice to include a broad range of real estate and transactional services.
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You asked for it, so here's an occasional open thread to bitch about anything tangentially related to history, costume, movies, or TV shows! Or whatever else is on your mind right now. Note that URLs are automatically held for moderation, but most anything else goes as long as you're not bitchier than we are!
It's Halloween month, that most magical time of year for costumers, goths, and anyone else who loves fancy dress (or candy). What are you wearing October 31st?


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A patent opposition process allows a person to challenge the validity of an innovation patent, or an application for a standard patent before it is granted.
Patent oppositions can be made against:
- an accepted standard patent application
- a certified innovation patent.
Other actions under the patent legislation can also be opposed including:
- an applicant's or patentee's request for leave to amend their patent specification
- an applicant's grant of an extension of time to restore a patent or patent application
- patentee's grant of an extension of term of a pharmaceutical patent
- the grant of a licence to use an invention.
Reasons for opposing the grant of a standard patent
The most common reason for opposing the grant of a standard patent is that the invention claimed in the application is not new and/or inventive. Other reasons may also be given, including that the patent applicant is not the owner of the invention.
When to file a patent opposition
If you want to oppose a patent or patent application you must file a notice of opposition with us. Given the cost and complexity of these proceedings, it is advisable to obtain appropriate professional advice before you file a notice of opposition.
The notice of opposition to the grant of a standard patent application must be filed within 3 months of when we publish a notice that the application has been accepted.
An innovation patent may be opposed any time after we certify the innovation patent.
The time frames for opposing other actions vary under the Patents Act 1990.
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There are fees for filing the notice of opposition, for appearing at the hearing and for an extension of time if requested.
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Nakheel Mall on Palm in 2016
Nakheel, Dubai-based master developer, will commence construction on Dh2.5 billion Nakheel Mall on Palm Jumeirah this year and is expected to open it in 2016.
The new development has been endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who recently visited the company for a briefing on the company's upcoming projects.
The Nakheel Mall will have a gross floor area of 424,000 square metres, including five retail levels and three basement parking levels with 4,000 parking bays.
Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel, said, in a statement: "Nakheel Mall will bring a new dimension to shopping, dining and leisure inDubai. It will enhance the services and facilities available to residents of Palm Jumeirah, and provide an exciting new destination for people in across the UAE, including the millions of tourists who visit our country each year."
It will have almost 100,000 square metres of retail space, a 1,000 square metre indoor garden and a 180-metre high viewing deck with panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline.
Nakheel Mall will contain nearly 200 shops, including a 4,200 square metre supermarket and two anchor department stores, a nine-screen cinema and six medical clinics. There will be an outdoor roof plaza with extensive food and beverage outlets, with additional restaurants and cafes, including a food court, inside the complex.
A five star hotel with direct access to Nakheel Mall is part of the plan, which will have 200 rooms, 200 apartments and a rooftop swimming pool, restaurant and lounge.
The mall will have its own Palm Jumeirah Monorail station. Besides, it will be directly linked to the Marina Residences towers through a series of underground walkways.
In June 2012, Nakheel, awarded construction contracts worth Dh600 million for the Dragon Mart Phase 2. The new phase, work on which will commence soon, will add 177,000 square metres to the existing mall with the total size being 335,000 square metres. The hub will have an estimated total development value of Dh1 billion and will be completed in Q3 2013.
Last month, company CEO Sanjay Manchanda told Emirates 24/7 the company might double the size of Ibn Battuta Mall if there was market demand. The company reiterated at the time of releasing its 2012 results that Ibn Battuta Mall expansion was on cards.
According to Jones Lang LaSalle, the total gross leasing area in Dubai was 2.85 million square metre by end of 2012. The future supply (2013 – 2015) will be 374,700 square metrres with significant completions being the Avenue, the Outlet Village, the Beach Mall and the major extension to Dragon Mart.
Besides, Dubai has already announced plans to build the largest mall in the world, which will be part of Mohammad Bin Rashid City.
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Product information
The pattern Tanagra - designed by Viktoria Maria Design - can be knit either as sweater or as cardigan.
Tanagra is a circular yoke pullover. A structured pattern with incorporated increases emphasizes the yoke. The rest of the pullover is knit in plain stockinette as to not distract from the pattern. Twist stitch details along the sides and at the ribbing finish this pullover beautifully.
The Cardigan is not knitted in rounds because of its open front.
Kit content

3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) x 100g Pascuali Pinta (60% wool, 20% silk, 20% ramie) in the chosen colour

Pattern

Required tools (not included!)

US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular or DPNs (for the neckline)
US 2.5 (3.0 mm) 24" and 32" (60 and 80 cm) circular (for yoke and body)
US 2.5 (3.0 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular and DPNs (for sleeves)
3 opening stitch markers

How do I get the pattern?

You will get a printed version of the pattern. It contains a code to download it as a PDF file from Ravelry.

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Joy and happiness
That shower in
Makes me feel complete
Fragrance of pure love
Trickles by my heart
I nurture my sweet dreams
And snatch the colors dancing in the air
I hold your hand
And whisper
Isn't this a beautiful world……
Just as I try to hold that moment forever
The moment of oneness
The moment of eternity
You change color
And I lie thunderstruck
The kiss on my lips
Becomes the kiss of death
Holding around my neck
Your hands
Turns to deadly claws of a predator
You wipe off my name
From your life forever
Even as I die slowly
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A recently retired U.S. Postal Service economist has published a pair of papers claiming that the agency's mismanagement caused its current financial crisis.
Charles Guy, an adjunct fellow at the Lexington Institute, a think tank in Arlington, VA, concluded that a taxpayer bailout may be in the offing if postal management does not make major reforms. Facing mounting losses, the USPS has announced it will seek another rate increase this summer and has even floated the idea of ending Saturday mail delivery.
Guy sees it as part of a game of "chicken" between the Board of Governors and the Postal Rate Commission. "If they are not careful, it will be postal consumers and taxpayers who get burned, because higher postage rates and a government bailout may be needed if the postal service does not cut costs and increase productivity," Guy wrote.


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By John Lee.
ADES International Holding Ltd., a London-listed company providing offshore and onshore oil and gas drilling and production services in the Middle East and Africa, is to expand into Southern Iraq.
The company will acquire two idle land rigs in Iraq from Weatherford, as part of a $287.5-million deal to buy 31 rigs from the Swiss-based company.
Commenting on the transaction, Dr. Mohamed Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of ADES International Holding, said:
"We are truly delighted to have signed this agreement with Weatherford ... [which] significantly expands ADES' total fleet and more than doubles its operational fleet"
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It is one of 'those' buzzwords. Thrown out into the realms of social media highlighting the need for us all to be 'mindful' ; use 'mindfulness' or to 'embrace mindfulness in your life'. Right now, I am flat out being less mindful of all I have to do. All the lists and tasks I need to get completed each week for each of my many roles; yet I am being propelled into to being more mindful.
I confess to reading one article on mindfulness and it left me feeling as though I was totally losing my shit because I was not mindful enough – like I did not care enough not only about myself but also about everyone else. Like I was inept in this modern day battle of motherhood, wifehood, workhood and attempted selfhood.
If I really sat and thought about everything, I think I would have paralysis from analysis. I not mocking the framework of mindfulness, because obviously it is effective for many people – I just don't think I can organize or think about anything else I have to do without freaking out that my to do list is not actually unachievable. I have days, literally, where I am honestly shocked that my kids are alive and nourished, let alone the war zone that is my psyche. I am in constant battle that what I do is not enough. Not enough fruit, not enough protein, not enough water – and that is before breakfast. I constantly worry about how much I worry and about how little control I have in the lives of my kids – especially now that they are at school. It is like my influence is diminishing with each passing term, and will only probably heighten when they are need of mothering skills or insight. About how the pull of society will be upon them soon enough, and how the influx of information from news or public affairs is already sparking debate in their little minds.
I am mindful I think (no pun intended!) in many ways – I always think of cause, effect and consequence. I, in true motherhood style, put my needs last. I will not buy something for myself if my kids are in need. I will not use that 'good' perfume unless it is a darn special night. Right now I am mindful that all of that sounds particularly foolish. The special times of my life are right now. Right now and every day I am unconditionally loved by a small army of my own making. I know this will change, but right now, they need me – for me. They don't care that I am not perfect – I am perfectly their mum. My shit in my head is exactly that – my shit. Yeah, I am tall; I have monkey long arms, wrinkles, saggy baggy bits and big feet. I am overweight, but I am strong, I am able to hold, soothe and cure almost all ills. I can hug all four at once (monkey long arms are useful!). And I am in a situation where I need to be careful about how I portray my inner demons as I don't want them to be their demons. My demons are really normal, nothing fancy, home brand even. They are just things like – self worth, self-image and body image and self-doubt – so big players in the game that is life.
All of these aspects all fuel on doubt. And it comes back to the fact that we just don't get enough praise for things that we do do – like get up every day and go to work, or get up full stop. Life is a battle some days. Motherhood or parenting is a battle – between so many parties. Society, ourselves, marriage, family and not to forget the tiny humans. Strong wills and stubborn streaks that stand at their full height of just over metre holding their ground and challenging you on everything. Employers who say 'family friendly' but mean differently. Having to take family leave and then feeling wracked with guilt because no matter what you choose you are letting someone down – an employer, a child, a spouse. The decisions, so many, every day. And so often I feel as though I am winging it – making it up as I go along, faking it until I make it. What yard measure do I have? None really – what are you actually supposed to 'do' in terms of educating your child? If you google it you will lose an hour or two and then cry.
I try to embrace my love for stationary and pens and use them for good (and enable my addiction). I make lists. I make lots of lists and I have a diary that is well worn and shows about everything so I don't forget things. Because I have been that mother who has forgotten the white shirt because their child was supposed to be a sheep at the assembly (and madly run to the shops and come back, handed the shirt over and even tried to allude that said child left it at home….). I forget things; I recently even forgot a friend's birthday (first time EVER and I still feel horrible); and I forget what kid is up to what in terms of school and their homework and their teachers (three different prep teachers and one grade three teacher).
I try not to lose my patience when I am working on homework with the kids, or just working through activities. Sometimes I just want to grab the pencil and do it for them, or cut it for them, so that it is done. But that is not teaching them anything other than the fact that their mum is impatient, insensitive, or even worse – that if they sit long enough, someone will do it for them. Days like this, I wish there was a book, or something, where I could just look up the index how to fix or deal with the said problem; or how to undertake it in the least disruptive manner.
I realise now that I started this post about being mindful. I ended up being minutely mindful. But I guess that is productive enough! I am mindful that I waste so much time re-thinking my parenting. I am mindful also that I am doing the best that I possibly can with what I have. I am also mindful that I will no doubt stuff up, have stuffed up, and will stuff up some more. I am ok, mostly, with this. Mainly because I have to be. I struggle some days to not overanalyze things – to make sure I am making the best decision for my kids – be it about their education, their nourishment or just their behaviour. It is so freaking difficult some days to make all the seemingly right decisions, choices or options that I just can't bear to deconstruct it any more. I think I rationalize and support my decisions using an evidence-based approach – full of research and lots of hope. I hope that I am doing the best thing – and I will keep on hoping, trying and along the way stuffing up. I am so mindful of that.


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I think it would be fair to say that the success of Lenovo's Moto strategy relies heavily on the range, availability and price of the Mods. What we've seen thus far impressed Scott during his review of the Moto Z and its Mods, and they certainly appear to be more successful that LG's attempt its still-early days.
According to one Lenovo Exec, the company plans to release at least 12 Moto mods next year. These mods won't all be made by Lenovo – they are looking at extending their current partnerships to expand both the range and selection of Mods. While not providing a road map the execs seem to have hinted the new Mods could include more cameras and second screen (think e-reader or selfie screen).
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Posted on January 6, 2018
Alaska was never on top of my bucket list as I, to this day, am not a big fan of freezing temperatures. Last summer I found myself booking a cruise to America's last frontier not because of my desire to visit the place but because of the amazing deal I was getting for a junior suite stateroom. Hey! Isn't it all about the journey and not the destination? 😜 Anyway, my trip to Alaska was quite an eye opening experience that can only be understood by someone who has also visited this mystical place. During the ships' port calls, I made sure to find time to reconnect with nature and the experience was mind blowing like a spiritual homecoming. I would also most definitely consider the stop at Glacier Bay where nature showcased it's beauty, strength as well as its fury as the highlight of my cruise. The photo above was taken at Lampugh Glacier where every line of the glacier has a story to tell…and we are talking millions of years worth of frozen stories to tell. Unfortunately, the ship didn't dock so we only got to view the glacier from a distance. It would have been awesome to be able touch and walk on the glacier although by the look of it, I'd be frozen into history the moment I step on it. I guess it was more than enough appreciating it from a distance.
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Posted on December 31, 2017
As we traverse this journey we call life, let us all remember that nothing is definite and as always surprises awaits us in every turn. Just like this new year we are about to ring in, all we can hope for are wonderful things to come our way although road bumps are quite inevitable. These bumps are there to remind us to slow down but never to stop driving. The photo above, which was taken during my cruise in Alaska a few months ago, seems to remind me of what it's like looking forward to the new year. It's misty all around making everything less visible and uncertain, however, as we move closer to where we are headed the view becomes clearer allowing us to appreciate what lies ahead. We were headed to Glacier Bay that day and I thought I will never see anything due to the thick mist. To my amazement, a few hours into the cruise the mist lifted and we glided into Glacier Bay with an unobstructed view of the most magnificent sceneries one could ever imagine. Life is full of surprises so don't fret too much because beautiful experiences await us beyond the mists of life. Happy New Year everyone!!!
Posted on December 23, 2017
One of my favorite times to take a photograph is around twilight…that point where the last rays of the sun fade away and everything around turns a deeper shade of blue. For the photo above, I scheduled my climb to the top of the Rockefeller Center in New York City so I'd arrive at the viewing deck a few minutes before sunset. Luckily, I found a spot where I could extend the lens of my camera out of the glass partitions. I held on for dear life to my spot as other tourists were pushing their way to the front for a chance to take an unobstructed shot of Manhattan. I got pushed and shoved with my face flat on the glass but held on till I got the photos I wanted. I guess my patience paid off as I was able to capture multiple photos of the sunset with one of them featured on this page a few posts ago. This one I decided to save for this time of the year due to the chilly atmosphere the photo exudes. One would think this photo was taken on a cold snowless day in winter…however, this photo was actually taken on the last few weeks of summer just before autumn said hello. I personally like this photo as it captured three of New York's most famous landmarks: the Empire State Building, the Freedom Tower and the Statue of Liberty in the far distance.


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Black men who have sex with men (MSM), including bisexually active men, are one of the highest risk groups for the acquisition and transmission of HIV in the United States, with prevalence estimates across US cities from 28- 50%. This project proposes one of the first studies of cultural and relationship predictors of HIV risk with bisexualy active Black men and their female partners. As a potential bridge population, developing interventions for bisexually active Black men and their female partners has public health significance.


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and allow the cells to receive what they've been asking for.
That is the key to healing. —Abraham
I am not a health care practitioner. Do your own research.
Upper respiratory infections
For colds, flu, and respiratory illnesses:
Purchase a cool mist, ultrasonic humidifier and several pint bottles of 3% hydrogen peroxide at local pharmacy. (COOL MIST IS CRITICAL AND IS HARD TO FIND….TARGET USUALLY HAS THEM. DO NOT USE A WARM MIST HUMIDIFIER)
Into the reservoir of the humidifier, pour the entire contents of one pint bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Next, pour two pints of water into the reservoir of the humidifier which results in a 1% solution of hydrogen peroxide.
Set up the ultrasound humidifier by your bedside or wherever you are resting and breathe in deeply the cool vapors for several hours.
This will help your immune system fight the viral, bacterial, and/or fungal infection in your sinuses, throat and lungs. Your white blood immune cells actually use little, intracellular packets filled with hydrogen peroxide, called peroxisomes, to effectively fight off infectious pathogens.
UNICEF Recommendations (Corona Virus)
Simple UNICEF methods to kill the virus. Remember:fear lowers the immune system
Basically: take precautions. Don't worry!
Corona virus is large in size where the cell diameter is 400-500 micro and for this reason any mask prevents its entry, so there is no need to use pharmacists to trade muzzles.
The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded,so it is not transmitted by air.
Corona virus, when it falls on a metal surface, will live 12 hours so washing hands with soap and water is well enough.
Corona virus when it falls on the fabric remains 9 hours, ,so washing clothes or being exposed to the sun for two hours meets the purpose of killing it
The virus lives on the hands for 10 minutes, so putting an alcohol sterilizer in the pocket meets the purpose of prevention.
If the virus is exposed to a temperature of 26-27 deg.C. It will be killed, as it does not live in hot regions. Also drinking hot water and sun exposure will do the trick But stay away from ice creme and eating cold. It is very important.
Gargle with warm and saltwater kills the germs in tonsils and prevents them from leaking into the lungs.
Adherence to these instructions fulfills the purpose of preventing viruses.
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He stated this at the 2nd edition of 'Samvad- Global Initiative on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness' being held in Yangon.
New Delhi: Dialogue is the only way to cut through deep-rooted religious stereotypes and prejudices that divide communities across the world and sow seeds of conflict between nations and societies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
"As the inter-connected and inter-dependent world of 21st century battles a number of global challenges, from terrorism to climate change, I am confident that the solutions will be found through Asia's oldest traditions of dialogue and debate," he said.
Modi said he is a "product of the ancient Indian tradition that firmly believes in dialogue on difficult issues."
He stated this in a video message to the 2nd edition of 'Samvad- Global Initiative on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness' being held in Yangon.
The prime minister said the ancient Indian concept of "Tarka Shastra" (debate) is founded on dialogue and debate as the model for exchange of views and avoidance of conflict.
It is only natural that the search for answers be led by the humanity's longest traditions of thought, rooted in various religions, civilizations, and multiple streams of spirituality, he said.
Giving examples of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Lord Buddha and Bhakta Prahlada, he said the purpose of each of their actions was to uphold 'dharma' (duty), which has sustained Indians from ancient to modern times.
Talking about the environment, he said man must relate to nature and revere it and not merely consider it a resource to be exploited.
If man does not nurture nature, then nature reacts in the form of climate change, he said.
Environmental laws and regulations, while essential in any modern society, afford only an inferior protection to nature, he added, calling for "harmonious environmental consciousness."


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Dealing With iCloud Keychain Approval Requests That Won't Go Away
When things work right on an iPhone, it's a beautiful thing. Your apps do what you want them to do and you stay in better contact with friends, colleagues, and family members. That's typically the beauty of the iPhone: it just works. Sometimes, though, things get wonky. One example comes after upgrading devices, when you start getting an iCloud Keychain approval request that just won't go away.
What's This iCloud Keychain Request Approval All About?
Here's what happens, in most cases. You sign a new iOS device into iCloud and turn on iCloud Keychain. After that, you get a popup that says an approval request has been sent, and that you have to approve it from one of your other devices using iCloud or enter your iCloud Security Code. If all you had to do was enter that code, everything would be fine, but it doesn't always work that way. Instead, iOS tries to send an approval request to another device, but that approval request never shows up.
What Is the iCloud Keychain?
When you enable iCloud Keychain, you are able to share private information between your iOS and macOS devices. This includes any passwords and credit card information that you've saved into iCloud Keychain through Safari or some other app. The information is encrypted and can't be read by Apple, but you have easy access to it across all of your devices.
Most of the Time, It Just Works
In most cases, iCloud Keychain just works perfectly. When you enable it on a new device, you'll get a text message on your old device with a verification code you can enter into your new iPhone. Once that's done, you don't get any further notifications and the problem goes away. Your iPhone or iPad stays connected to iCloud and, most importantly, you have access to your iCloud Keychain data.
What If It Doesn't Work?
If you never receive the approval request, there is a way to clear the message in some cases without losing access to the iCloud Keychain. Here are the steps that have worked for quite a few other folks.
In Settings > iCloud > iCloud Keychain, flip the switch off.
Next, restart your iPhone by holding down the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears, then swipe it. After your iPhone powers completely off, press the button to power it up again.
Return to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Keychain and toggle the switch back on.
When prompted, enter your iCloud account password.
Next, you'll be prompted to enter your iCloud passcode.
If that doesn't resolve the problem, your next step will be a call to Apple support, if you want to continue using iCloud Keychain. If you don't, the security notice could keep appearing, but you'll still have access to all other parts of iCloud. You just won't be able to use your iCloud Keychain.
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Lyrics - Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen
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Captain Hammer - Nathan Fillion
Penny - Felicia Day
Bad Horse Henchmen Chorus - Nick Towne, Jed Whedon, Robert Reinis
Groupies - Maurissa Tancharoen, Stacy Shirk (Harbert was listed originally on IMDb), Steve Berg
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Jahangirnagar University admission test date for honours 1st year 2016-2017 session schedule has been declared by JU Authority. Jahangirnagar University admission test will be held from 19 November 2016 to 27 November, 2016. This is the schedule of JU 1st year Honors Admission Test for the academic session 2016-17. Download Jahangirnagar University admission test circular.
Jahangirnagar University admission application form distribution of JU Admission 2016-2017 will be start soon. Students will get chance to attend JU Admission Test 2015-16 2nd time. Test of RU Admission for the academic session 2016-17 will be held between 19 to 27 November 2016. Jahangirnagar University will invite their honours 1st year application for total 8 Units of different departments. Jahangirnagar University official website www.juniv.edu/admission.
Jahangirnagar University Admission Test Date / Circular 2016-2017
The Units are JU A Unit ,JU B Unit, JU C Unit, JU D Unit, JU E Unit, JU F Unit, JU G Unit and JU H Unit. Jahangirnagar University admission exam date and admit card download process 8 units will soon be available. Jahangirnagar University admission test date had been fixed by JU admission authority of admission test.
Important Time and Date Jahangirnagar University Admission Test 2016-17
JU Admission Online Application Starting Date: 20 September, 2016
JU Admission Online Application End Date: 10 October, 2016
JU Admission Test Will Start From : 19 November, 2016
JU Admission Test Will End On : 27 November, 2016
JU A Unit Admission Test Date: 19 November, 2016.
JU D Unit Admission Test Date : 19 November, 2016.
JU B & H Unit Admission Test Date : 25 November, 2016.
JU E, G & F Unit Admission Test Date: 25 November, 2016.
JU C1 & C2 Unit Admission Test Date : 26 November, 2016.
JU C3, C4 & C7 Unit Admission Test Date : 27 November, 2016.
JU C8, C6, C5 & C9 Unit Admission Test Date : 27 November, 2016.
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JU Admission Test Online Application process 2016:
Eligible Students can apply for JU admission through SMS from teletalk mobile. To apply they need to type:
1st SMS : JU <Space>First 3 Letter of HSC Board<Space>HSC Roll No<Space>Passing Year<Space>First 3 Letter of SSC Board<Space>SSC Roll Number<Space>Passing Year<Space>Group Send it to 16222.
Example : JU DHA 123123 2015 JES 098890 2014 A Send the SMS to 16222
After successful completion of JU admission application student will get return sms to pay application fee.
In reply applicant has to type 2nd SMS : JUYES>PIN NumberContact Number and send to 16222.
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Type : JU<Space>S<Space>Unit Code<Space>Roll No and send to 3690
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About Jhangirnagar University
Jahangirnagar University is a public university in Bangladesh, based in Savar Upazila, Dhaka. It is the only fully residential university in Bangladesh.
The university was established in 1970 by the Jahangirnagar Muslim University Ordinance of the government of Pakistan. Its first Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mafiz Uddin Ahmad (Ph.D in Chemistry, University of Illinois, Chicago) took up office on 24 September 1970. The first group of students, a total of 150, was enrolled in four departments: Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics. Its formal inauguration was delayed until 12 January 1971, when the university was launched by Rear Admiral S. M. Ahsan, the Chancellor.
It operated as a project until 1973, when the 'Jahangirnagar Muslim University Act' was amended as the 'Jahangirnagar University Act'.
In 2014, the university had 16,781 students, 755 teachers, and 1,430 other employees. On 2 March 2014, Farzana Islam, a professor of the Anthropology department, was appointed the Vice Chancellor of JU, marking the country's first female to hold the position.
There are 34 departments under six faculties:
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Science
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Environmental Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry (JU)
- Department of Statistics
- Department of Mathematics(JU)
- Department of Geological Science
Faculty of Biological Science
- Department of Botany
- Department of Zoology
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Public health & Informatics
- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Faculty of Social Science
- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Economics
- Department of Government and Politics
- Department of Geography and Environment
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning (JU)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Department of Archaeology
- Department of Bangla
- Department of Drama and Dramatics
- Department of English
- Department of Fine Arts
- Department of History
- Department of International relations
- Department of Journalism & Media studies
- Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Business Studies
- Department of Accounting and Information Systems
- Department of Finance & Banking
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management Studies
Faculty of Law
- Department of Law & Justice
There are four institutes for specialized research and training:
- Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University (IBA-JU) started as Jahangirnagar University's Department of Business Administration (DBA) in 1991. This institute is the first in Bangladesh to offer undergraduate degree in Business. It offers a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, and an eighteen-month post-graduate Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.[6] In May 2012, it started a Weekend MBA programme for working professionals.[7] As of October 2015, the institute was admitting 50 students a year to its undergraduate programme. 6,448 applicants took the competitive entrance exam for those seats.[8] IBA-JU offers Finance, Marketing and HRM as major for their students.[9] Students need to choose among these to do their major in BBA or MBA degree persuasion. IBA-JU has seven strong student organizations such as IBA-JU Business Club, IBA-JU Social Welfare Club, IBA-JU Photography Club, IBA-JU Sports Club, IBA-JU Debating Club etc.[10] All these students organizations are arranging several events, competitions and social welfare programs throughout the year.
- Institute of Information Technology,[11]
- Institute of Remote Sensing
- Fine arts
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- Wazed Miah Science Research Center


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After NBC's highest-hyped show was delayed this fall, the family-centric drama (with a healthy dose of comedy) finally debuts on March 2nd with everyone's favorite single mom: Lorelei, I mean, Lauren Graham.
Dial down the humor of Modern Family and the neuroses of Brothers & Sisters, and Parenthood is a relatable drama about parents, kids, brothers, sisters and all the relationships in between. Lauren Graham returns to TV (her fast-talking repartee from her Gilmore Girls days intact) as a financially-strapped single mom to two teens who moves back home with her parents. Remember Peter Krause, from Dirty Sexy Money? He's adorable as a dad who's being pulled every which way by his family, and then finds out his son might have Asperger's. Dax Shepard, Monica Potter and Erika Christensen round out the grown-up cast. Check out the show's trailer below:
Will you tune in for NBC's newest show, premiering Tuesday at 10 p.m.?


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Obviously the prize for "best-dressed' can go to one person only – however, there's no reason why you can't aim for second place! We've scoured online to bring you our top picks for all budgets.
As well as being super-stylish *goes without saying* the one thing our picks have in common is that they're not white- in our book, wearing this colour should be strictly reserved for the bridal party!
What do you think? Is this an old-fashioned view? Would you wear white to a wedding? Let us know


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Volunteer stories
I work here 3 days a week. I have learned to do various things on the computer, that I never thought I would be capable of. The things I have gained from working here are confidence, being appreciated (which I never had in a job before), and a whole new social life.


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Yaniv Sella, Designer
Note: since we filmed this, Yaniv has closed his shop and works privately with clients and on Etsy
Enjoy a peek into this amazing boutique in Florentin in south Tel Aviv and meet just one of the many designers who call Florentin their home. Yaniv Sella lived and worked in Florentin for 14 years and has developed a loyal following for his leather and vegan bags. He's watched this area develop into a trendy and hip neighborhood full of great cafes, galleries, designers and furniture stores. Florentin has also become the mecca for street art so be sure to add a visit to this funky neighborhood to your list of "things to do" on your next visit to Tel Aviv.
Click here to take a stroll back in time to this great, family owned button and zipper store: Yohanan Gallantry Wholesale


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Pizza Deliciozo enables you to open your very own Pizza restaurant. You start out in a small town with just a few recipes and basic kitchen equipment but once profits start rolling in you can relocate to greener pastures and upgrade your restaurant. In match 3 style you have to complete orders by clearing toppings off the board. These will go into the pizza on order and once it's completed you can upsell coffee and a salad for that extra buck. Use your money wisely by upgrading your equipment in time and by buying enough new recipes and treats to keep the customers happy. Not as easy as you may think but great family friendly fun for all ages! Download the free 30 minute demo by clicking the link above and convince yourself.
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It should be considered a shot across the bow for federal and provincial officials.
On March 12, a commercial transport truck showed up at the Osoyoos border crossing with a boat believed to be infested with zebra and quagga mussels. While the border guard didn't have the legal authority to stop the truck from entering Canada, he ensured the boat didn't head to its moorage spot on Okanagan Lake before it could be properly decontaminated.
Without the customs officer being proactive, it's quite possible life in the Okanagan could have changed forever.
Native to Europe, quagga and zebra mussels have spread across most of North America, causing devastation whereever they go.
They clog water intake pipes, pumps and boat motors. They also deplete food sources for fish and produce toxins that kill fish and birds and contaminate drinking water.
Razor-sharp shells can also spread across beaches, making them dangerous places to tread barefoot.
The Okanagan Basin Water Board has estimated it could cost $43 million a year to manage the mussels if they arrive here.
Federal and provincial officals have ignored the threat up until now, but that can no longer be the case.
Ottawa needs to initiate legislation immediately that prevents boats from entering Canada from the U.S. unless they have been inspected for mussels, while the provincial government must ensure there are monitoring stations along the U.S. and Alberta borders.
And as the March 12 incident demonstrated, these invasive mussels could show up in the Okanagan at any time because there are no firm procedures in place to search for them.
By continuing to sit on their hands, the federal and provincial governments are telling Okanagan residents that their economy, lifestyle and environment aren't a priority.


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Giant, chewy, bakery-style easy peanut butter cookies dipped in milk chocolate and sprinkled with toffee bits are sure to be the best peanut butter cookie you've ever tasted
Update as of 2019 I do have a new and updated, super-soft Peanut Butter Cookie recipe that is my current favorite!
Definition: Best
adjective: best
- 1.of the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality.
The "best". Above is how the word is defined on Google and that is the word I'm using to define these cookies.
Rather a bold statement, I know. How many cookie recipes have defined themselves as the best? There must be thousands upon thousands of peanut butter cookie recipes alone, and yet here I am with the audacity to tell you this one is the best.
And I'm saying it confidently, certainly, and with a stubborn refusal to back down from this claim.
These are the best peanut butter cookies I've ever tasted, even without the extra dressing of milk chocolate and candy bits.
Don't get me wrong, the chocolate and toffee are wonderful. As Reese's knows so well, the pairing of milk chocolate and peanut butter is an unparalleled flavor combination, and the sprinkling of toffee (though you could certainly sprinkle other "bits" on there as well if you're not a huge toffee fan–crushed peanuts would be a good thematic choice) adds another dimension of texture, a snap and crunch to the last giant mouthfuls of cookie.
I'm head over heels for their crackled tops, their soft, chewy texture, and the way they make my kitchen smell while they're baking in the oven (divine).
So, if you're looking for a fantastic peanut butter cookie recipe, please look no further because you have found the best.
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Best Ever Big Peanut Butter Cookies
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
Dipping materials
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup toffee bits I used Heath Bar bits
- In KitchenAid (or with electric handheld mixer) on medium speed, cream together butter and shortening.
- Add Peanut Butter and sugars and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until creamy and well combined, about 1-2 minutes (scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula if necessary).
- Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- In separate, medium-sized bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt.
- With mixer on low-medium speed, gradually add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, pausing occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Using ice cream scoop or ¼-cup-sized measuring cup, scoop large balls of dough onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Press down on dough to flatten slightly with fingers or with bottom of a clean glass (cookies will spread more when baking, only flatten to about half their scooped height).
- Bake on 375F for 13 minutes.
- Allow to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are cooled completely, melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl on 15 second increments, pausing every 15 seconds to stir.
- Hold cookie over bowl of chocolate and, using a spoon, spoon chocolate over half of cookie (this is a much cleaner tactic than actually dipping the cookies in the milk chocolate).
- Return to rack and immediately sprinkle with heath bar bits. Repeat with each cookie.
- Allow chocolate to harden before eating.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.


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Pedro Almodovar offers nothing new in his latest feature, "Abrazos Rotos" ("Broken Embraces"), but that's probably enough for his devout followers. With solid performances and a script that's never too hard on the ears, Spain's superstar director merely repeats the themes and conflicts of his greatest hits. With secretive family issues, tortured artists, melodramatic events and slight humor all in play, Almodovar dutifully plays to his base.
Set in present day Madrid, the story revolves around Mateo Blanco (Lluis Homar), a blind film director and writer who works under the pseudonym Harry Caine, a personality in which he subsumed himself after his wife died in the car crash years earlier that left him without his sight. Despite this traumatic background, Mateo comes across as a shrewd and unreasonably jolly presence, although that might result from his blatant attempt to avoid grieving for his loss. However, it also turns him into a rambunctious ladies' man, which sets up the central conflict of the movie.
One of them, anyway. The cumulative impact of "Abrazos Rotos" cancels itself out with a far too dense network of plot points and tangential complications. The director and his team of actors — many of whom regularly appear in his movies — never lack the ability to deliver a watchable scene, but the movie can't settle into a single cogent groove.
After we watch Mateo spend his time contemplating projects with his longtime friend Judit (Blanca Portillao) and her aspiring screenwriter son (Tamar Novas), "Broken Embraces" introduces Lena (Penelope Cruz), a troubled actress hopelessly entangled in an unhappy marriage to her much older former boss, Ernesto Martel (Jose Luis Gomez). The characters' lives converge when Lena auditions for a role in Mateo's next project, "Girl and Suitcases," and falls for him. As he tries to get a handle on Ernesto's rage while maintaining a grip on his creativity, Mateo continues to prevent himself from feeling sorrow over the loss of his wife.
But wait, as they say, there's more: Mateo deals with the creepy presence of a man calling himself Ray X (Ruben Ochandiano) suffering from serious hate for his neglectful father, which he hopes to turn into a screenplay. Judit reveals a curiously underplayed secret about the identity of her son's father, and Ernesto takes serious measures to prevent Mateo from completing his movie. Despite the reliance on elements of film noir and related genres, "Abrazos Rotos" mainly functions as a statement on the filmmaking process. "Films have to be finished," Mateo concludes, "even if you do it blindly." (It's not the greatest moment in the history of wordplay.)
Despite the redundancy, there's very little hyperbole involved in the suggestion that Almodovar can't direct a bad scene. "Abrazos Rotos" flows naturally from moment to moment; it simply never amounts to a satisfactory whole, leaving no strong impression akin to the "Vertigo"-esque twist in Almodovar's "Volver" or the surrealist flourishes in his wonderful early features, such as "Matador." However, it does acknowledge the strengths of those works. As earlier reviews have pointed out, Mateo's movie-within-the-movie unquestionably echoes Almodovar's "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," forcing an autobiographical quality on the entire production. By inserting his own legacy, Almodovar renders his complicated plot irrelevant, since the real star of the show is the director himself.
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Every chance I get, I'm cranking out new projects with my Silhouette! I am especially loving the look of the handpainted signs I have made!
Material – wood, acrylic paint, vinyl for stencils (Oracal 651)
Machine – Silhouette Cameo
I created both signs using the PVPP (paint, vinyl, paint, peel) method. I love how they turned out! If I made the conversation hearts sign again, I wouldn't use yellow for a heart color because Bob's name doesn't "pop" off the heart like the other names do.
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As the title asks, is there ever a good reason to fight? Depending on your perspective, there just might be. Humans are strange creatures; we enjoy fighting for sport, recreation, for competition and for achievement. Most importantly, many of us choose to train and learn how to fight in order to defend ourselves.
Most martial artists will agree that we learn how to fight so that we don't have to. Although this is likely true, there's usually an unspoken line after that thought that says, "but the light help any individual who threatens me or my family!" And it's true. You'd be surprised what one is capable of, when persons unknown (or sometimes known) threatens or harms someone important to you.
But the prospect of intentionally exchanging blows with someone just for the hell of it usually doesn't cross our minds (unless you're a pro boxer or fighter, in which case I'll throw down for the many millions of dollars that would ensue). With that in mind, how does one usually focus their energy in the interest of training properly?
For some, it's simply a matter of having enough drive to want the most out of their workout. But for others, it requires a bit of focus and concentration. Years ago, I was training with a couple of colleagues and we were doing drills on a punching bag. I was holding the bag for a guy who was basically the same height and weight as I was. He was putting his best effort into it, but the bag was barely budging.
When the time came for him to hold the bag for me, I had his teeth chattering after the first few punches. When we were done with the drill, he asked me how I could make my punches so effective. Obviously, previous strength and technique training goes a long way towards making any strike you perform more effective than the average layman.
But when you exercise or work on your fitness, especially in self-defence, it's often important to focus on why you're doing it. Picture this: your significant other, or perhaps one of your children, is threatened and/or attacked by someone. The only way to help them is to respond physically and fight back. Consider the fact that further injury could occur, if one were to pull a punch or kick at the penultimate moment. But if your family or loved one's safety is at risk, you'll put your entire heart and soul into that strike; you'll do your absolute best to ensure that you end the threat against those you love.
This is what you need to do, whenever you train. Every punch you throw, every kick you execute, every time you strike that bag, you need to picture that very scenario. This ensures that you'll develop that power you need to strike with all your heart and soul.
It's inherently within my nature, and the foundation of my beliefs, to acknowledge that there's enough suffering in the world. I have no intention of adding to that by exerting violence against someone else. The only exception is when my family or loved ones are threatened. If you include that as part of the reason for your training, you'll increase your power and move that bag, every time. ☯


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Pharoah Sanders records 'Karma,' an album for Impulse! (1969)
Pharoah Sanders' 'Karma' is an album recorded on February 14 & 19, 1969 and released the same year by Impulse!.
Track Listing : 1.The Creator Has A Master Plan (Pharoah Sanders, Leon Thomas) – 32:46 . 2.Colors (Pharoah Sanders, Leon Thomas) – 05:37
Musicians : Pharoah Sanders – Sax (Tenor) . Leon Thomas – Percussion, Vocals . Julius Watkins – French Horn . James Spaulding – Flute On (1) . Lonnie Liston Smith – Piano . Reggie Workman – Bass . Richard Davis – Bass On (1) . Ron Carter – Bass On (2) . Billy Hart – Drums On (1) . Freddie Waits – Drums On (2) . Nathaniel Bettis – Percussion On (1)
Production : Produced By Bob Thiele Bob Simpson – Engineer
Recorded On February 14 & 19, 1969 At Rca Studios, New York City.
Released In 1969 By Impulse!.
(Source Pharoah Sanders – Karma | Official Website)
but damn after that epic first track im usually amped up and just want to grab my guitar and jam or run around the block five times. […]
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This right here is the most spiritual album I've ever heard. I don't consider my self to be the most spiritual person, but I definitely have some spiritual tendencies, so to speak, mainly that I strongly believe in heaven. […]
It is in Karma, released in 1969, where Pharoah's full potential is shown in, and in my opinion this is his magnum opus, and one of the high points of the avant-garde movement. […]
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Movies have always been a big part of my life. As a child I had my favorite animated films from which I can still recite entire scenes by memory. Also as a child, we'd often gather around the tv with a big roasting pan full of popcorn and some classic war movies. Some of my most vivid memories include perusing the VHS stock at the local video store (they gave out free popcorn and had a sign that read "park in rear," which I thought was funny).
Movie marathons were a big part of my adolescent years. My sisters and I would raid Blockbuster every other night for an entire summer, bringing home three or four movies at a time and staying up all night to watch them. While living with my best friend's family during high school, we would find devious ways to get our fill of all the movies that were forbidden to us (which was anything harder than a PG, and even some PGs too). There was always that need to see, and hear, and experience those other worlds. And sometimes there was that need to experience it for 6-8 hours in a row.
In order to have a successful movie marathon, you need to plan to watch at least three movies. Otherwise it's just a plain old Movie Night. To keep things interesting, it's important to mix your genres. As young girls, we'd typically choose a drama, an animated flick, and a romantic comedy of some sort. Sometimes we'd throw in some action or a war movie for variety. It's important to watch a serious movie first, so that it can be followed by something upbeat. Half way through the third movie, it's okay to start nodding off. Especially if it's a romantic comedy.
These days I still have the energy and attention span for the occasional movie marathon. Things have changed, though. Instead of drama, Disney, chick flick, I end up with something more like documentary, foreign film, indie flick. And instead of the tactile experience of stocking up at the video store, I just watch whatever came in a little red envelope in the mail that day, or whatever is streaming online. And as an adult I get more excited about eating junk food for a few hours than the actual movie watching (oddly enough). No, movie marathons won't ever be quite what they used to be.
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Director Ken Loach is coming to the home of the Durham miners for a screening of his acclaimed new film.
Sorry We Missed You is a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all together.
The two-time Palme D'Or winner will take part in a Q&A at a special screening at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall on Thursday 5 December.
Proceeds from the event will go to The Redhills Appeal, the campaign to renew the home of the Durham Miners Association (DMA) as a centre for heritage, culture and education.
Set in Newcastle, the film by writer Paul Laverty and the team behind I, Daniel Blake, is both an intimate family drama and an angry, meticulously researched indictment of a callous, inhumane economic system.
The screening will begin at 7pm on Thursday 5 Decemeber. Doors open at 6pm and refreshments will be served in the Committee Room. Parking on site at Redhills is limited and restricted to blue badge holders only. Nearby on street parking is free after 6pm. Redhills is a short walk from both Durham railway and bus stations.
The 15-rated film runs for 100mins and will be followed by a Q&A with Ken Loach.