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The above society was started in the year 1976 with a view to establish Educational Institutions in the Educationally and Economically backward Hyderabad-Karnataka area. It has championed the cause of education by starting more than Twenty Educational Institutions in four Districts of the model State of Karnataka Viz, Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur and Bangalore including Primary Schools, High Schools, Technical Institutions and Colleges.
Milind Institute of Pharmacy was started in the year 1983 to produce quality Pharmacists with a Diploma in Pharmacy who could serve in Community and Hospital Pharmacy. After running successfully the Diploma Course in Pharmacy for more than 8 years and encouraged by the good results obtained from the inception, it was decided to upgrade the Institute to Degree level. Government of Karnataka was pleased to sanction the B.Pharm. Degree Course to Milind Institute of Pharmacy during 1991.Milind Institute of Pharmacy came into existence in 1983. It is managed and run by Karnataka Peoples Education Society. The educational institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of health Science (RGUHS), Bangalore and recognized by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Milind Institute of Pharmacy is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, New Delhi. The institute conducts course in pharmacy at the undergraduate degree and diploma level – Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm). Milind Institute of Pharmacy has a wide range of modern amenities within its campus.
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text: Uniform Uniform/Dress Code Policy The SABIS® system values each student for who they are-not by how they look or what they wear. Uniforms instill pride in the School and give each child a feeling of being part of the team. It helps to eliminate peer pressure. Uniforms are also more cost efficient in the long run. Any family having difficulty with the cost of the uniform should make an appointment with a school administrator. The school has a uniform/dress code policy which requires students to arrive at school in uniform at all times. The most important element of the uniform/dress code policy is student compliance and parental support. General Uniform Policy: Students are required to meet and follow SICS uniform policy. Ultimately, it is the parent/guardian's responsibility to carefully plan and monitor his/her child's attire prior to his/her arrival at school each morning. 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Study Objective: To compare the infectious complications that occurred during trials of immunomodulatory agents in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Design: A survey of two cohorts of patients with AIDS who participated in nonrandomized, unblinded, non-placebo-controlled investigations of the toxicity and efficacy of interleukin-2 and interferon-γ.
Setting: Clinical research unit in a tertiary care center.
Patients: Consecutive samples of 52 patients given interleukin-2 and 22 patients given interferon-γ. Selection criteria for referred patients included a diagnosis of AIDS, hemoglobin level of greater than 100 g/L (2.0 mg/dL), creatinine level of less than 176.8 µmol/L , bilirubin level of less than 25.65 µmol/L (1.5 mg/dL), the absence of active infection, and the absence of other drug therapy for 2 weeks before entry. Four patients given interleukin-2 failed to complete the study.
Interventions: Intravenous infusion of natural-product or recombinant human interleukin-2, 250 to 10 000 000 U/day for 23. 4 ± 1.5 (SE) days, or recombinant human interferon-γ, 0.001 to 1.0 mg/m2 . d for 17.7 ± 4.8 days.
Measurements and Main Results: Twenty nonopportunistic bacterial infections occurred in 17 of 52 patients given interleukin-2, whereas none occurred in 22 patients given interferon-γ (P < 0. 05). Bacteremia accounted for 12 of the infections. Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative bacilli accounted for 16 of the isolates. Opportunistic infections occurred in 6 patients during interleukin-2 infusion and in 1 patient during interferon-γ infusion (P > 0.5). Clinical and immunologic variables and methods of management of intravenous catheters were similar in the two groups.
Conclusions: A marked disparity in infection with nonopportunistic bacteria, but not with opportunistic organisms, occurred in patients with AIDS who were treated with interleukin-2 as compared with those who were treated with interferon-γ. A high incidence of bacteremia and localized bacterial infection should be anticipated in patients with AIDS who receive interleukin-2.
MURPHY PM, LANE HC, GALLIN JI, et al. Marked Disparity in Incidence of Bacterial Infections in Patients with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Receiving Interleukin-2 or Interferon-γ. Ann Intern Med. 1988;108:36–41. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-108-1-36
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ArmadilloCon traditionally has a panel "What You Should Have Read This Year". The panelists are usually people who are closely familiar with science fiction, fantasy, or horror genres: most of them are book sellers (like Willie) or editors (like Diana Gill). In this panel they talk about new noteworthy books that they recommend to everybody who likes these genres. This year the panelists were Bill Crider, Willie Siros, Diana Gill, and Zane Melder.
John Scalzi's interview took a different format than the usual Guest of Honor interview. There was no interviewer; Scalzi paced back and forth, shooting the breeze with the audience. He probably didn't say anything one wouldn't find on his blog. It's how he said those things that made him so entertaining. He acted out various stories from his life as little skits, from a Hugo winner's attitude to getting to know 16-year-old girls. He also commented on Neal Stephenson, openly admitted to stealing from other authors, and talked about why he could not afford to be as polemical in "Old Man's War" as Heinlein was in "Starship Troopers". Finally, he revealed an unexpected fact about himself.
The pictures from ArmadilloCon 2008 can be found in my photo gallery.
The writers' workshop started with advice panels on writing. Some of the advice the pros gave was debunking common writing myths, so in a way it was metaadvice. Sheila Williams, the editor guest of honor, shared some good, compelling pieces of wisdom. It's all the more valuable coming from the mouth of the Asimov's editor.
Then Don Webb conducts an audience participation game. He and the audience collaboratively construct outlines for two genre stories: an immuno-defficient woman in a bubble encounters a giant germ (horror) and a little slave boy in the 19th century American south meets aliens (science fiction). For this, the audience needs to decide: the story's genre (SF, F or H), who is the protagonist, where or when the story is taking place, and, most importantly, what is the driving force for the story. If it's horror, what is the protagonist afraid of? If they are aliens, what do they want?
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Babies & Cornmeal
Cornmeal, or flour made from dried maize or American corn, is a traditional "starter food" for first-year babies. While its sweet flavor, good amount of protein and bright yellow color might make it seem like an ideal first food for your baby, there are several things to consider first. In general, giving your baby cornmeal or regular corn isn't recommended until they reach at least 1 year of age, due to possible allergic reactions and a general lack of nutritional value.
When to Start
When your baby is about 6 months old, it may be time to start experimenting with foods other than breastmilk and formula. Common starter foods include rice, millet and mashed vegetables and fruits. Rice and cornmeal can also be introduced around this time, usually mixed with either water or a small amount of breastmilk or formula. However, due to the possible allergens in corn, this is usually not recommended until your baby is 1 year old.
Cornmeal, like regular kernel corn, contains plenty of protein and carbohydrates. While kernel corn also contain traces of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and iron, cornmeal contains no Vitamin A, C and a trace amount of iron. A typical 1-ounce serving of cornmeal contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein and 2 grams of fat, as well as 5 percent of your daily allotment of iron.
Because corn is a common allergen, it is not recommended that cornmeal be introduced before your baby is at least 12 months old. The risk of your baby having a corn allergy is higher if there has been a family history of any type of allergy.
A baby with a corn allergy may exhibit any of the typical food allergy symptoms, including cramps, diarrhea, eczema, excess gas, nausea, vomiting, constipation, watery or red eyes, and a stuffy or runny nose. Although rare, in a worst case scenario, a corn allergy can lead to anaphylactic shock. Consult a doctor immediately if that occurs.
It's always a good idea to introduce foods to your baby one day at a time to help single out any possible allergic reactions. If any of these symptoms persist, contact your pediatrician.
Corn derivatives are found in many common foods, including some infant formulas, baking powder and corn syrup. Most of the time, however, the amount of corn in these foods is nearly negligible.
Once you have determined that your baby is not allergic to corn, some foods to mix cornmeal with, other than water and milk, include mashed potatoes, mashed carrots, mashed apples, mashed peas, and brown rice or rice meal. These options are easily digestible.
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A tribute to the late Princess Diana has caused a social media frenzy.
On Tuesday morning, Chesterfield Borough Council's Facebook account posted three photos of a floral tribute to Diana. "This year's #Chesterfield well dressing marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales," the post reads. "The well dressing is on display at the Town Pump outside the Market Hall."
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With 2/3 of the series read, I couldn't very well stop there!
I quite liked this one. The philosophical stuff takes a back seat (beyond the extremely general "people should get to make the big decisions that shape their own lives), so the story was easier to enjoy.
There's also more religion in this one – with a cultish sect that gets in the characters' way. This felt a bit ham-handed, and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the author is, himself, an atheist. For one thing, this religious sect basically kidnaps a seven year old girl and forces her to marry an adult man. The only other time we see them, they are burning books. This could have worked for me if we got a bit more into what they believed and why they were doing what they were doing, but it just seemed to be a bunch of stereotypes all rolled into one.
This is made worse by the fact that the religion itself is so underdeveloped. There are references to "the gods" multiple times throughout the book, but then the sect is suddenly talking about a single deity, which comes off way more Christian than the religion we had seen previously.
But then there's a religious character who "sees the light" just as Jules comes to realise that religion has a function in her society. It sends a rather mixed message.
There's quite a bit of payoff, like explaining how Solo managed to survive Silo 1's initial attacks. I'd written this at the time as lazy writing, but it worked. I liked that many "bad" characters were redeemed through the story, particularly Anna.
Overall, it's a satisfying end to the series. I felt like my major questions were all answered, and there's a somewhat happy ending (at least until genetic issues start to crop up due to population bottle-necking, or the whole group starves to death in their first winter), so I can happily say that I'm done with the series.


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Best Designer Diaper Bags 2019
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Many parents like the idea of having a high quality diaper bag, so we have looked at the best designer diaper bags, that are available today. As you can imagine, many of the leading brands and designers are keen to meet the needs of people who are looking for something a little different. People like to have a high quality bag, with a nice Designer label, that shows they have the best taste possible.
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Ju-Ju-Be were founded in 2005, and are based in Southern California. Their designer brand is all about style and attitude. They use the most advanced technology possible, to create stylish designer diaper bags, that are as unique as you.
Ju-Ju-Be Legacy Collection B.F.F. Convertible Designer Diaper Bag, The Countess
The high end Ju-Ju-Be brand offer this as one of their Collection Series of diaper bags. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
It has 3 exterior pockets and 7 interior pockets and a key fob.
This high end bag comes with a memory foam changing pad for the ultimate in comfort. The Countess print is a white pattern on black fabric with a shiny beige lining. The print is accented by gold colored hardware. It has luggage feet to keep the bottom of your bag clean.
Can be worn as a backpack or messenger style. Also comes with a "Mommy" pocket. Includes a crumbs drain to keep the bag clean.
It measures 14 x 12 x 6.5 inches with an average price of $400-500
Ju-Ju-Be B.F.F. Convertible Diaper Bag, Flower Power
This B.F.F. Convertible Diaper Bag is organized, flexible, and makes you look good! It has a rich and innovative design with spacious compartments for carrying diapers, wipes, and other accessories like glasses, change, and Smartphones.
There are lots of compartments, including a Mommy Pocket for essentials and a zippered, felt pocket for carrying fragile items like glasses and jewelry.
It can be worn as a messenger bag or a backpack and comes with shoulder straps. It also has two insulated bottle pockets. for keeping your baby's bottles hot.
The straps are made from memory foam straps and have textured fabric underneath. This stops the bags sliding off your shoulder. The outer fabric is treated with Teflon fabric protector.
Inside there are four gusseted pockets, and three zippered pockets. The rear pocket is designed with crumb drains to keep this area clean, and includes a super matching memory foam changing pad. Bottle pockets are located on either side of the bag.
The Scarlet Petals print is accented by silver colored hardware, including luggage feet to keep the bottom of your bag clean when you set it down.
It measures 14 x 11 x 5.5 inches with an average price of $130-140
Ju-Ju-Be Be Prepared Diaper Bag, Charcoal Roses
Another great looking designer diaper bag. This "Be Prepared" Diaper Bag has 17 pockets in total. It makes this one ideal for any Mom who has twins, needs an overnight or takes trips.
This one is the largest in the Ju-Ju-Be range of diaper bags. The lining is protected with a natural antimicrobial treatment.
The "Mom" pocket is large enough for smartphones, wallets, keys and other personal items. Inside are four pockets. A snap closure pocket is located on the front of the bag. The main zipper pocket is large enough for diapers, wipes, extra clothes and other items.
There are seven smaller pockets and the back pocket is designed with crumb drains to keep this area clean. This bag has a memory foam changing pad.
The Charcoal Roses print is accented by silver colored hardware and it has luggage feet. The bag is machine washable.
It measures 14 x 18.5 x 6.5 inches with an average price of $250-500
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York Classic Spade Adaira Baby Bag
Another from the high end designer Kate Spade. This New York classic has a zip top closure, and comes with a changing pad and stroller straps.
The bag is spacious, with large exterior pockets, 4 multi-functional pockets and an interior zipped pocket. It is made from a khaki and cream printed jacquard fabric. The trim is brown leather and the bag is adorned with 14-karat light gold plated hardware.
It has two open slip pockets and one zippered pocket and an elastic pocket on the inside.
The front is accented with Kate Spade brown leather name plate on a dual tone vibrant stripe.
This bag has leather handles which have a 10 inch drop, and there is also a removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
It measures 14 x 12.5 x 7.25 inches with an average price of $220-240
kate spade new york Classic Nylon Stevie Baby Shoulder Bag
Another from the high end designer Kate Spade. This New York classic has a zip top closure, and it is made from 100% high quality nylon.
It comes with a changing pad. It doesn't look bulky yet it is spacious enough to hold a lot of items.
It has two open slip pockets and one zippered pocket and an elastic pocket on the inside.
The front is accented with Kate Spade brown leather name plate on a dual tone vibrant stripe.
It measures 17.2 x 10.9 x 7 inches with an average price of $320-240
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up Diaper Handbag
This is the first in a set of diaper bags from the highly sought after Rebecca Minkoff brand. Her handbags have been a hit among the stars and women all around the world. Think Sarah Jessica Parker, Lindsay Lohan etc
It is made from 100% leather with gold hardware.
It zips closed and the inner lining is made from easy to wipe nylon.
The shoulder drop is 17 inches. There are four interior pockets. It is also large enough to hold a laptop so that should give you an idea of its size. This bag has plenty of internal pockets and there are two outer slip pockets on the side that are intended for baby bottles
It measures 21.2 x 19.8 x 7.4 inches with an average price of $350
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc By Marc Jacobs Core Pretty Elizababy Shoulder Bag
A classic diaper bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs. This bag is available in the following colours; cement, black, quartz grey, amethyst, black and white polka and storm cloud
It comes with a changing pad. It also has four exterior pockets. It is made from an easy to clean, logo-quilted fabric
Like many of this brand's products it has been designed with the chic parent in mind.
It has a detachable shoulder strap and sturdy double handles. The closure zips up and then opens up to a logo lined interior with a zip pocket and 4 patch pockets.
It measures 22 x 15 x 1.5 inches with an average price of $245-260
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Petunia Picklebottom
Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag in Bedford Avenue Stop Special Edition
Please note this is a "special edition" diaper bag. It comes in 14 different colours, so you should find one, to match your own tastes. You can use this bag as an over the shoulder bag, backpack or strap to a stroller
The bag has 8 interior pockets and 3 exterior ones, more than enough to hold all the bits and pieces.
This is a versatile design, with a lighter weight construction, and comes with Stroller Straps. It also has a shoulder strap. The outside fabric is heavy duty and very easy to clean.
The changing pad is attached and that makes it faster and easier to use when you need it. The pad is also thick and padded.
It measures 16 x 15 x 6 inches with an average price of $200
Petunia Pickle Bottom Abundance Boxy, Breakfast/Berkshire
This bag from Petunia Picklebottom is for mothers of multiples. It has a huge main compartment, well-appointed with pockets.
The bag also comes with a signature built-in changing station, multiple carrying options and comes in playful prints on our easy-to-clean Glazed coated canvas.
The bag has 4 large interior pockets, 2 bottle pockets and a key fob
There are 2 exterior side bottle pockets.
The changing pad is detachable and has 3 pockets for diapers and wipes. It also has 3 pacifier pouches.
It measures 16.5 x 19.2 x 6.7 inches with an average price of $210
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Coach
Coach F35414 Large Diaper Tote Travel Bag
A classic diaper bag from Coach. This is a signature coated canvas bag in rich brown and blacks.
The bag has 2 large zipped pockets, 2 slip pockets,and 2 bottle holders in the inside of the bag. On the outside of the bag there is 1 slide pocket and 2 side bottle pockets
Like all good diaper bags it comes with a changing pad that measures 25 x 17".
The handles have a 10 inch drop, and there is also a removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
It measures 17 x 11.75 x 7.5 inches with an average price of $245-260
COACH Crossgrain Leather Baby Diaper Multifunction Bag in Light Gold
A classic diaper bag from Coach and made from leather. It has gold tone hardware and a fabric lining. This one is also available in pink.
The bag has 2 large zipped pockets, and 2 slip pockets,and 2 bottle holders in the inside of the bag. On the outside of the bag there is 1 slide pocket and 2 side bottle pockets
Like all good diaper bags it comes with a changing pad that measures 25 x 17".
The handles have a 10 inch drop, and there is also a removable and adjustable shoulder strap.
It measures 20 x 12 x 7 inches with an average price of $230-260
Best Designer Diaper Bags from Michael Kors
Michael Kors Jet Set Large Nylon Pocket Baby Diaper Bag
Michael Kors inspired Baby's first designer bag. This one has been designed to be as practical as it is stylish. It is made from easy to wipe clean lightweight nylon.
It has pockets for bottles and other necessities as well as a chic changing mat.
Comes with double handles with a9-1/2" drop. There is also an adjustable strap with 14"-22" drop
It is adorned with gold-tone hardware, and comes with a clip-on stroller strap
The inside has 7 open pockets and changing mat that measures 16 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches.
The bag itself measures 16 x 11.5 x 6.5 inches. It costs around $330-375
Best Designer Diaper Bags from timi and leslie
timi & leslie Charlie 7-Piece Diaper Bag Set
It comes with an adjustable detachable strap. The changing pad has a front mesh pocket for diapers, wipes and creams when you need to make a quick diaper change trip
You also get a zipped sac to hold soiled clothes
In addition you get a stylish clutch that you can use as your purse with interior credit card slots and an inside zipper pocket
It comes with an insulated bottle tote and matching stroller straps
It has 2 exterior pockets and 6 interior pockets
The bag itself measures 17 x 14.8 x 4.8 inches. It costs around $200
Oemi Leather Designer Diaper Bag
For those Moms who know they need a diaper bag, but son't want their bag to look like the traditional style diaper bag. This leather bag from the Oemi brand certainly ticks that box.
Tastefully lined with 5 interior pockets and also has 2 large exterior pockets
The bag is made from 100% leather and smacks of quality
It also has metal handles and feet so as your bag never actually touched the ground.
This bag does not bulge and is a very stylish bag and all the zips are really strong and built to last. It comes with a nice changing pad set and the straps are really comfortable.
This bag and you will receive plenty of favourable comments.
The bag itself measures 16 x 14 x 5 inches. It costs around $285-300
Storksak Elizabeth Leather Designer Diaper Bag
A beautiful tan leather bag from the high end UK brand of Storksak Elizabeth. It is made from 100% leather and certainly looks the part for chic Moms. This bag oozes style and sophistication.
The handles have a drop of 9" and the adjustable shoulders strap drops between 14-23"
The bag is made from 100% leather and smacks of quality
It also has brushed gold hardware.
The bag has 2 outer pockets, including a mobile pocket, ten internal pockets as well as an insulated bottle holder. Also included with this bags is a removable vanity case, pop-out bottle holder and wipe clean linings throughout.
This bag and you will receive plenty of favourable comments.
The bag itself measures 16 x 14 x 5 inches. It costs around $285-300
Why Ladies Buy Designer Bags?
The main reason that many women buy a designer bag is because they can! You are looking for something that is certainly a bit more individual, and one that suits your own particular lifestyle. The good news is that there are plenty of options to pick from, and you will almost certainly be able to find one that matches into the kind of image that you want to project and maintain.
The good thing as far as diaper bags is concerned is that the range was wide, varied and of course distinctive high quality.
Designer Bag Features To Look Out For
Easy To Clean or Have Cleaned
If you are going to spend a lot of money on a high quality bag, then you want it to look good all of the time. Diaper bags get a lot of use and will always suffer from spills and stains. Make sure that the fabric you buy is easy to clean, and will hold its color. Some type of waterproof vinyl material is best, as it is strong and can be cleaned with a simple wipe. However make sure this is high quality vinyl as you do not want it to look like a cheap shiny plastic.
Straps and Handles
Many of the cheaper bags come with thin shoulder or carrying straps. When a bag is fully loaded with all the baby essentials, it does get heavy. Carrying a bag like this that has thin straps will really dig into your shoulders and hands. So make sure the straps are wide and also very strong. If you can find one with straps that can be adjusted, then those are best as you can adjust them for comfort.
On many of the higher quality bags, these straps can be adjusted, so as your bag can be carried in different ways. This is ideal if you need to carry your bag like a messenger bag, or as a bag hooked over your stroller.
Closure and Ease of Access
This may seem obvious but is regularly overlooked. You want secure locking as you don't want any items falling out. At the same time you may need to get to the items inside the bag quickly, so you want a quick opening mechanism. My advice is to avoid velcro as an option at all times. Go for something like a solid magnetic clip, or a strong zipper made from metal. You are trying to get the magic combination of security and functionality and a magnetic closure is always best.
Organization and Pockets
The more pockets and compartments you have for holding different items, then the easier it is to find items you need quickly. An insulated pocket for bottles is a great idea. A separate section for wet items is also a very good idea, and then a place to hold your own personal keys and mobiles securely is also really useful. In simple terms, the more pockets there are, the better.
Designer Choices for Diaper Bags
If you can tick all of the boxes above, then it comes down to your favorite design choice. If you include all of the important features I have listed above, then look for your own favorite designs. There are plenty of designer baby brands such as:
- Kate Spade
- Tim and Leslie
- Babymel
- Ju-Ju-Be
- JP Lizzy
- Tory Burch
- Louis Vuitton
- Coach
- Rebecca Minkoff
- Marc Jacobs
- Michael Kor
- Petunia Picklebottom
- Storksak Elizabeth
- Juicy Couture
Hopefully there is enough choice here to find one that you like. As I mentioned at the beginning designer diaper bags are not cheap, but if you want something as individual as you, then this is the sort of quality that you can get, and the price that you have to pay.


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Going into a shoe store can be very overwhelming for many people. There's a wide variety of athletic shoes with different colors, shapes, bells, and whistles. It can be daunting and challenging trying to figure out which shoe is the one for you. The answer to that question depends mainly on the type of activity you will engage in and how your feet are shaped. Choosing the right shoe can help you avoid minor injuries, such as shin splints, patellar tendinitis, runners knee, etc. Let's dive deeper into what to keep in mind when shoe shopping. Here's what you'll need to know:
1. Focus on function
Before you look into your favorite color scheme or shoe brand, first consider what type of activity you will be partaking in. It is ideal to separate your running shoes from your training shoes. Today's athletic footwear is made with amazing technology that can be sometimes overlooked and used in the wrong situations. Shoes designed for running are intended for linear movements and made with a lightweight structure, breathable material, and an excellent cushion within the soles that absorb the shock from the ground upon each step. The shock-absorbing technology is great for running because the heel is thicker and it positions the body into a natural forward lean. These are advantageous for linear running, but not necessarily training in the gym. A forward lean can be less helpful while squatting because it counteracts the need of the torso to maintain an upright position. We want the torso to be upright in order to safely secure the barbell on the upper back during the eccentric phase (downward movement) of the squat. A cross-training shoe is ideal while inside the gym because the sole creates a more stable platform for the entire foot to plant on during functional movements such as squatting, lunging, jumping, crawling, cutting and slamming. Characteristics of a good cross-training shoe include a thick and durable sole with quality traction at the bottom, which is favorable for lateral movements on different ground surfaces.
2. Understand your feet
All feet are unique and one shoe model will not fit everyone, so knowing the shape of your own feet is the key to selecting the proper pair. One easy way to determine foot shape is by using the "wet-test". Wet your foot, place it on a brown paper and trace your footprint. After tracing your foot, survey the paper looking for signs of pronation, supination or neutral arch.
If your footprint trace shows a majority of the sole with little to no curve on the inside (or if your current shoes show the most wear on the inside edge) it means you have a low arch (also known as flat feet), and your feet tend to "pronate" or roll inwardly when walking. This foot type needs motion-control shoes with maximum support to align foot, knee and hip when walking.
If your footprint trace shows only a small portion of the forefoot and heel with a slim connection between (or if your shoe wears mostly on the outside edge), you have a high arch and your feet tend to "supinate" or roll outward when walking. You will need a shoe with more cushion to provide more shock absorption for the center of the foot.
If your footprint trace has a distinct curve along the inside (or the soles of your shoes tend to evenly wear out), your arch is neutral. You will need a stabilizing shoe that will provide an even amount of cushion along the sole.
3. Always try on the shoe
Now that you know exactly what type of shoe model you're looking for when you walk into the store, try on multiple pairs with differing brands to compare which model best fits your foot. When your foot is inside the shoe use the "rule of thumb" in which you make sure your toes have about a thumbs width of space at the front of the shoe to ensure enough wiggle room while running. After checking for toe space, get up and walk around the store to be sure you feel sufficient cushion and also that your heel isn't sliding forward (which indicates the shoe is too long). The biggest takeaway for trying on shoes would be to avoid the mindset of believing that you can "break in" your training shoes. This is a misconception because technology has advanced enough to get the right fit the first time you try them on. If the shoe doesn't feel good the 1st wear it won't on the 30th either!
Pro tip: Shop for shoes at the end of the day when feet are swollen from standing all day, similar to how they expand while working out.


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Tumblebooks are pre-existing picture books in e-reader format that have added animation effects, narrated story and dialogue, enhanced sounds and music appropriate to the story. This content engages children and encourages them as they learn to read. Adults and children can read the books or have them read by the program.
Tumblebooks are licensed to schools and libraries, allowing teachers, students and other educational professionals to access the Tumblebook library from any computer in the facility with an Internet connection. Home access is available by using a direct link set up on the facility's website. Tablet users with platforms that support Adobe Flash 8.0 or above are also capable of accessing Tumblebooks.
Tumblebooks currently includes 237 storybooks and 24 chapter books in its collection. The storybooks include "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Caillou Tidies His Toys" and "A Pocketful of Kisses." Chapter books offered include "The Wizard of Oz," "Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1: Sleepover Sleuths" and "Max-a-Million: Max the Mighty Superhero." Tumblebooks also offers 59 language-learning books.
In addition to the books offered by a Tumblebooks license, subscribers also receive access to video content, games and Common Core Portals for English and Math.
Licensing is on a yearly basis, with schools and libraries paying $799 per year. Discounts are available for volume licenses and multi-year subscriptions.


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Dude, how did this happen? How are there only 4 weeks left? How is there just 1 long run between me and the taper? (This week is a cut-back week, with Bramley 10 tomorrow).
I'm suddenly feeling super under prepared. I swear I had more miles under my belt at this point before Paris and Brighton. I'm probably just paranoid, right!?
However, despite last week's minor freak-out, I did in fact manage my long run last weekend – 16 miles along the Downs Link and Wey Navigations river path. It was long, it was fairly flat, it was out-and-back and the scenery, whilst quite nice, was pretty repetitive. I thought it would be fairly easy going, but mentally it was quite difficult as there wasn't much to break up the miles!
I felt like a bit of a wally when I set off, as I was wearing 2 watches to test out the Epson against my Garmin. It didn't half make the Garmin look like a brick!
The things I do for science.
I could probably have picked a better time of year to run this route. It was absolutely stunning on my cycle to Brighton last year!
But on a cold, grey morning in February, it was ever so slightly uninspiring. Peaceful, quiet, and more pleasant than main roads, but it all began to look the same after a while:
Trust me, it's a dream in the summer. And I'll definitely be back to run it again after the marathon!
To prove that I did enjoy it just a little bit, I took my first ever run selfie:
A bit blurred, but you get the gist. I also took a photo of my poor shoes, which saw more mud that day than in the 2 months beforehand! (Though I didn't actually get a picture of the muddy bits. I was too busy trying not to faceplant and/or stumble into the river…)
Whilst I did still take quite a few breaks (the river path was quite hard going, it was muddy, it was early, I found it hard to zone out…) my average moving pace was 33 seconds/mile faster than the Kingston Breakfast Run last year, and only 3s/mile off the pace I did my last 16 miler. Result!
Now I just need to man up and cut out some of the walking breaks. Oh, and add on another 10 miles.
Ah, marathons. I do love you really.
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Have you run/got a long run planned this weekend? What sort of route have you picked?


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If you like a classic look and feel, then the TS1 is for you. It looks just like an ordinary solid-body, but this guitar is anything but ordinary! This USA built beauty has the classic shape and neck you're familiar with but with Somnium technology to switch to any pickup configuration you want, instantly.
Somnium's ToneStorm pickup cartridge system allows you to swap out pickups at will: passive or active, single coils or humbuckers, two or three pickups, any combination. Play it with standard Tele-style pickups setup then flip the cartridge around to a reverse-Tele position. You will be amazed at how great the bridge pickup sounds in the neck position! Add a dual humbucker cartridge and you've got two more guitars at your fingertips! Or turn it into a 3-pickup Strat in just seconds. You could spend a whole lot of money buying several Tele-style guitars to get a variety of different pickup combinations, or you can buy just one Somnium and have unlimited tones at your fingertips.
The TS1 features a premium alder or ash body and a hard maple neck with the following standard specifications:
- 22 medium nickel-silver frets
- 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius
- Bone nut, 1-11/16" width
- 9V battery holder for active pickups
- Locking Tuners
The TS1 comes in this beautiful transparent Golden Butterscotch color over an alder body. Other colors are coming soon. The standard pickups are tele-style bridge and neck in a full-size reversible cartridge, but separate half-size cartridges are available so you can switch out individual pickups however you like. Additional cartridges and pickups are available in our Accessories section.


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In reality, we're way past the "transition" part of autumn and almost into winter, or at least it feels that way.Read More
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The average American consumes 3,300 milligrams of sodium each day, 1,000 milligrams more than the recommended limit, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately 65 percent of this sodium is from processed foods available at the grocery store, including frozen dinners. As long as you chose low-sodium options that feature a balance of whole grains, lean protein and produce, frozen dinners can be part of a healthy diet, registered dietitian Laura Cipullo says in "Today's Dietitian."
Check the Sodium Content
According to Cipullo, the best low-sodium frozen dinner options contain no more than 600 milligrams of sodium per serving. Some commercial brands offer frozen dinners with about 260 milligrams in each serving, or 11 percent of the daily sodium limit for a healthy adult and 17 percent of the 1,500-milligram limit for people on a sodium-restricted diet. Check that the sodium information on the label applies to one -- not two -- servings, and have no more than one frozen entree per day.
Recognizable Ingredients
A high quality, low-sodium frozen dinner will not come with an ingredient list of additives and preservatives with long, complicated names. Even if it's under the 600-milligram sodium limit, skip any frozen dinner in which you don't recognize more than half of the ingredients as a regular food. Stick with low-sodium entrees that have short ingredient lists featuring easily identifiable foods, such as vegetables, whole grains, or lean meats such as chicken, turkey, fish or shellfish.
Fats and Sugars
Just because a frozen dinner is lower in sodium than typical frozen entrees -- some top 1,600 milligrams per serving -- that doesn't mean it will be low in fat and saturated fat. The American Diabetes Association points out that some brands may supply as much as 40 grams of total fat and 16 grams of saturated fat, more saturated fat than an adult on a 2,000-calorie diet should consume in an entire day. Select a frozen dinner with 2 or fewer grams of saturated fat and no more than 500 calories. In addition, make sure there are no added sugars.
Fill Up on Fiber, Grains and Protein
A high-fiber, low-sodium frozen dinner that supplies a moderate amount of protein will help ensure that the meal gives you a healthy balance of nutrients along with sodium control. Look for a dinner supplying at least 5 grams of fiber from a combination of 1/2 to 1 cup whole grains, such as brown rice or whole-wheat pasta, and at least 1/2 cup of fruits, vegetables or both. For adequate protein, find entrees supplying 14 to 21 grams per serving. Cipullo suggests fish, which can provide heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids along with the protein.


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Were asked in football what does the future player look like now. Well I think, what did certain players look like in the past? I certainly agree with 'holistic' development and the vast majority of sports people who 'succeed' in becoming top professional athletes will be ones who follow the path. But what worries me is how I see football staff trying to put all players in the same mind-set. Just like we are with player's football wise. Seemingly creating all the same player, I now see signs of us trying to create the same mind-set. Now I'm no psychiatrist (might need one) but to me freedom on the pitch in attacking areas comes from freedom of the mind. That is also not over thinking things.
All us that have earned a living in the game dress up our input, importance and role in creating the player and try to take some responsibility when it goes well. But what if good coaching is stepping back, recognising something great and letting the player develop their way almost organically. We simply set the scene, give them the best environment and act as the race track barrier to keep them on the tarmac. I guess I'm asking, what if we have a genius and don't recognise the signs in his/her behaviour. We just see it as deliberate bad behaviour and despite our learning, we ignore the potential and send them to the club psychologist. Some of these guys then, just in my view, stabilise or neutralise all this, almost suppress it and the player marches out hypnotised, a new level headed, calm individual, just like everybody else. Now I don't think that everything these people do is wrong either. Actually, genius doesn't come round often so for the majority it could be simply attention and focus issues or others reasons that the psychologist will have a tremendous input on. But when they globalise success as a certain path of thought, actions & behaviours, I'm sorry, I disagree and I'll try to explain why.
When a player behaves differently how do you cope as a coach and what do you see? I think many coaches fear players, even young ones that have big personalities or issues. So many sit in the coach education courses and listen to the social/psychological corner on paper but they don't apply it on the pitch. See when a player behaves so called badly, lacks concentration, doesn't listen, has learning issues or has punctuation, anger or other problems. What is the reason? My first thought is always, is there an issue at home, school or socially. So I believe some patience is required and I wish more coaches would apply some of their own words and think about what they learned in the classroom. Rather than quickly snapping at the player in public, demanding their attention and concentration. Is it better to find a way to make them want to listen?
There is of course many that will fall foul of behaviour. Maybe they simply have a bad attitude and we all know if that is the case they will likely not make the grade. Despite all your efforts as a coach and surrounding staff you just can't pull the player round. Ultimately players that can't be controlled overall will be waved out of the door. But bear in mind, if players are running wild that can also be sign of weakness in the coach. I don't mean fear factor either, coaches earn respect from players of all ages and most of all, when it's interesting, players apply themselves. But what about that odd individual that's a bit more of a test? I'm not scared of so called 'different' behaviour, body language or personalities. Recently after training a parent came to me. "How was they today (brothers)"? Fine, I replied. She went on to tell she has had issues with their coach with concentration and behaviour. I thought for a second. I told her that if she means smiling, laughing then yes, they do that. They also poke each other around but I don't see those as issues. There is definite improvement in these players, but I already began re-directing their thoughts, creating games where they were separated or had to work better together and if there is too much standing still, they get bored and poke each other. If you talk to long, yes they start juggling with the ball. Every coaches red rag to a bull! I don't see that as bad behaviour, I'm the same, I get bored quickly. So, for me I don't have any issues with their behaviour. After I walked off I thought about what their coach was seeing. Was he standing them around talking? Is it because there not looking at him listening attentively hanging on his words, (I've seen coaches take massive offence to this) that's behaviour problems? Not for me. But then how do I know they learned? Guess what, we did a similar session where we worked on passing & receiving with movement to receive. Without talking to them, we set up. Off we went, they did all the things we did the week before. So, they did learn. They just don't like waffle.
Do we really embrace creativity?
For me there are certain things in people that are closely linked. If I think about a list of great, but eccentric people, I think about their strong personality, some being unpredictable with anger problems but maybe strong leaders. But most of all, there creativity. For me, these individual won't always comply, they won't always be the same as everyone else. Maybe they are different for a reason? The fantastic late musician Kurt Cobain said "They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same"
Great Eccentrics?
How would you define this list of footballers?
Eric Cantona, Paul Gascoigne, Maradona, George Best, Garrincha, Peter Schmiechel, Roy Keane, Mario Balotelli, Paulo Di Canio, Zinedine Zidane, el-hadji Diouf, Gennaro Gattuso, Joey Barton and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Possibly throw manager Jose Mourinho in there as manager? In here are some of my favourite players ever. But I would ask, are they entertaining? Would you pay to see them? I also think, what did these guys look like as youth players? Also, were they easy to coach? Imagine that lot in front of you as you shout "ok guys in you come, what did you learn there then"? What did this lot do when you shouted "Stop stand still" "Oi, Listen to me" "Oi, Stop bouncing that ball and concentrate"? Were they easy to manage & control or did they test managers? I had a reasonable size business and without question, the most difficult person to manage as an employee, was the most successful salesperson. Do I sack him for an easy life? So, these certainly are characters, they have a view of how they see things, they're willing to say things, they're willing to try things. So are they 'Eccentric'? I looked that up for definition and found this…
What is an eccentric person? Is it a form of insanity? Or are these people simply free spirits who have the courage to do their own thing?
There are five salient qualities: nonconformity, creativity, curiosity, idealism, and self-awareness of being different.
Some secondary characteristics include: high level of intelligence, being opinionated and outspoken, possessing a mischievous sense of humour.
I thought then of other sports people I admired. Ronnie O'Sullivan, Usain Bolt, Muhammad Ali, Chris Eubank, John McEnroe, Valentino Rossi, Serena Williams, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson and so we could go on. But their is something similar here, big personalities.
When you consider music there are a vast array of great artist like Kurt Cobain who are not frightened to try new things and could be argued are very much their own people. Michael Jackson, Elvis, Prince, Sinead O'Connor, Liam Gallagher, Morrissey are great examples and today we see the amazingly creative Lady Gaga.
To really look to cement my view that some great people can be so called 'different' I looked further into history and found a couple seemingly great people who were noted for being difficult, different, unusual, learning issues, sleep issues, concentrations issues etc. These are Thomas Edison, Beethoven, DaVinci, Oscar Wilde, Michelangelo, Albert Einstein & Charles Dickens. No, surely you don't need any more convincing that genius doesn't always march around nodding they're head, looking you in the eye and ticking the boxes.
If kids are actually 'pieing off training', that to me is another issue. Likewise unruly, nasty behaviour or bullying. All completely unacceptable on my watch. But others might need different types of activity and a certain level of discovery to keep them stimulated. Maybe they are just bored? Find a way, try something new. This includes some that might just need an enjoyable environment. Is smiling wrong? Some coaches think learning looks stern faced. Not always, you can smile and learn. It's called a different way. I know for example, I cannot learn in a presentation/dictatorship fashion. I work in technology but was shown a computer application in a presentation. It doesn't stick, I have to be hands on to learn. But because the lesson was one person talking for an hour, it didn't stick. When I later asked some questions the reply was 'you have already been told this'. This was a person in coach education.
Lastly if you do nothing else please look up this great guy. One of the best presentations Ive seen. Actually, why is it this stuck with me? Was it interesting? Did it contain personality? Was humour injected?
Please see my key snippets I feel relevant to us in football youth development.
Ken Robinson said in his great TED Conference 'How schools kill creativity'
- Were educating our children for a world that we don't know what it will look like? We don't even know what it will look like in 5 years' time.
- All kids have tremendous talents and we squander them pretty ruthlessly
- Story of the little girl drawing a picture and the teacher asked what it was a picture of. The girl replied "it's a picture of GOD". The teacher said "but no one knows what God looks like". The girl replied "They will in a minute"
- If you're not prepared to be wrong you'll never come up with anything original
- We educate people out of their creative capacities
- We don't grow into creativity, we grow out of it
- We don't think of Shakespeare being a child, he was in somebodies English class
- Gillian Lynne was labelled with learning difficulties. She couldn't stop fidgeting and had lack of focus, she couldn't concentrate. She was taken to a doctor who actually said there was nothing wrong with her, he turned on the radio and she was moving, he told her mother to take her to dance. They took her and she said the room was full of people like her, people who needed to move to think. She graduated, formed a dance school, worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and was a dancer/director/choreographer in a string of award winning musicals including Phantom of the Opera and Cats. Ken says, somebody else might have put her on medication and told her to calm down.
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Harmattan Theater, "SEA DIJK". Singel Street, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Directed by May Joseph. 2014. Performers: Sofia Varino, Marit Bugge, Alana Free.
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Mar Português was performed in Lisbon by Harmattan Theater. With Diana Bastos Niepce and Sofia Varino.
In Your Face is a music video by the Norwegian lesbian band the Hungry Hearts. © The Hungry Hearts. All rights reserved.
Norwegian Hospitality is a short film made by The Hungry Hearts with Edith Roth Gjevjon, Tonje Gjevjon and Sofia Varino. © The Hungry Hearts. All rights reserved.


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Well I thought I might have escaped the colder weather and get myself into some Texas heat. So far, I don't think there is any difference from New York.. but I am excited for my first time visiting San Antonio. Hopefully it warms up a bit for our night down at the River Walk.
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Saxton Hale
I'll beat them to death with my bare hands!
Saxton Hale is a daring Australian, President and CEO of Mann Co., and the star of many comics series. He is considered the fourth richest man in America. He was the sixth richest man in America, but surpassed the fifth by wealth and the fourth by killing him in a harpoon duel. His favorite pastimes include fighting, drinking, and battling with ferocious animals. In fact, most kids sleep with a teddy bear at night, but Saxton Hale sleeps with an actual bear that he tamed while in the Brazilian Jungles. His identifying features include a mustache, rippling muscles, a crocodile-tooth lined hat, and a patch of rotating chest hair shaped like Australia. He also refuses to wear clothes on his upper body "for obvious reasons".
Saxton is the most current male of the Hale family to take up the reins of Mann Co. since Zepheniah Mann left its ownership to loyal aide and tracker Barnabus Hale in his last will and testament. His boisterous presence is felt in all areas of the company, from the slogan "We sell products and get in fights" to Gorilla Wrestling Fridays – his attempt at employee morale building. He also fills out customer forms with tick-boxes to either intimidate any product-thieving rivals or commend new inventors submitting a new product idea to him. His inspiring image is also featured on numerous Mann Co. catalogs and promotional materials. He is known (and feared) for his belief in handling customer service issues personally, with his official policy being: "If you aren't 100% satisfied with our product line, you can take it up with me!"
Saxton Hale is voiced by JB Blanc in the Jungle Inferno video[1].
- 1 Notable achievements
- 2 Mann Co. comics
- 3 Apple
- 4 Hale mail
- 5 Jungle Inferno
- 6 Gallery
- 7 Related merchandise
- 8 Trivia
- 9 See also
- 10 References
- 11 External links
Notable achievements
- Cutting his way out of "primate hell".
- Teaching his Girl Scout troop, the "Saxtonettes", fire safety tips such as "Grizzly bears burn".
- Fighting off a lion while simultaneously having a haircut.
- Single-handedly wiping out the Indonesian Berserker Shark (and making them cry).
- Retrieving a stolen puck from a thieving tortoise despite its thirty minute head start.
- Inventing Jarate, the JAR-Based karate.
- Becoming the wealthiest man in the Western Hemisphere.
- Becoming the fourth richest man in America.
- Firebombing Woodstock from a helicopter.
- Being in no way involved with the explosive death of the American monkeynaut Poopy Joe, nor being anywhere near the launch site at the time.
- Introducing the Crafting system to both the RED and BLU teams in an effort to stop the war.
- Publishing a special issued magazine (at a price of 20 cents per issue, even though it was demanded to be free) to answer questions made by his fans about, among other things, playing Team Fortress 2 on a Mac.
- Discovering the existence of the Internet and starting the Mann Co. Store.
- Purchasing England.
- Having a website made up entirely of absolutely true Saxton Hale facts.
- Killing the perverts at AnagramYourName.com.
- Hosting the First Annual Saxxy Awards.
- Inventing the "high-five".
- Eating a whole ostrich.
- 'Manslaughtering' 1593 physicians.
- Defeating Dr. McNinja in a popularity contest.
- Slamming a Yeti with a Scout.
- Jumping off a thrown Scout to punch a Yeti into a mess of blood and gibs.
Mann Co. comics
|Comic Info
Saxton Hale's
|Saxton Hale's Mail Storm had its first and only issue published in March 1964 to help explain the new Federal recall of all 36 million Gold Coast-Tweed personal apple corers, due to their tendency to not only core apples, but fingers, lamps, and small furry animals. When the government demanded the comic be issued for free, Mann Co. responded by raising its usual price of twelve cents an issue to twenty, reasoning that if anyone was going to get something for free, they were going to pay for it.
Saxton Hale's Mildly Thrilling Tales
|As the youth movement of the 1960s escalated, manufacturers produced fewer and fewer products for the elderly. By 1963, only four items remained: hats, meat, caskets, and Saxton Hale's Mildly Thrilling Tales. Naked from the forehead down, lying in their coffins gumming Salisbury steak, an entire generation of despondent, forgotten consumers was left with just one thing on which to spend their government checks: Hale's tepid, senior-friendly tales of modest suspense. Saxton Hale Visits His Mother Monthly and Soothing Stories of Familiar Things soon followed. Hale quickly became the wealthiest man in the Western Hemisphere.
Girl's Adventure Starring Saxton Hale
|Boy's Adventure with Saxton Hale came under fire from the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency in 1968 for teaching boys aged 6-16, among other things: moral turpitude, arson, vandalism, hippie assault, tax fraud, at-home laryngectomies, car theft, gorilla slaughter, and the Heimlich Maneuver (which had just been invented and was still considered controversial). Pressured by the Senate, Mann Co. changed the name to Girl's Adventure With Saxton Hale, as it was commonly thought at the time that girls couldn't do anything, so any lessons taught to them would be harmless.
Saxton Hale's
|Saxton Hale's Barbershop Action capitalized on the brief "haircut" fad of the early 60s. Its breakaway success would lead to the ancillary titles Saxton Hale's Barbershop Romance and Haircut Horrors Starring Saxton Hale's Ghost. By Issue #40, however, the Peacenik movement had gripped America in its filthy, tangled mane, and haircut fiction saw a steep decline. This would be the start of a lifelong feud between Hale and hippies, which would culminate in his firebombing Woodstock from a helicopter.
Saxton Hale's
|Saxton Hale's Jungle Brawl debuted in the U.S. in 1962, riding a wave of anti-gorilla sentiment following Russia's successful launch of the first monkey, Vladimir Bananas, into space. America's rage was not isolated to communist primates; that same year, monkeynaut Poopy Joe cruelly dashed the U.S.'s hopes of reaching the stars when its shuttle detonated on takeoff. Brawl was notorious for inflaming human-gorilla tensions during its ten-year run, most famously in issue #50, which was printed with gorillas' blood. Issue #50's print run of 17 million copies left only five gorillas on the planet.
Saxton Hale's
|Saxton Hale's Thrilling Tales first arrived on newsstands in 1961 as part of a bold Mann Co. initiative to sidestep an increase on postage costs for their weapons catalogs. The first 64-page issue contained four pages of thrilling tales and sixty pages of ads for exciting new Mann Co. products. But Thrilling's editors quickly discovered that showing Mann Co. founder Saxton Hale using a product in the story itself tripled its sales. Ads were cut to 32 pages to accommodate longer, product placement-based stories.
During the Mac Update, a non-canon comic was released that contained Saxton Hale. In this comic, Saxton Hale smashes through the Apple store's window, as he proclaims that he is going to burn the store to the ground. Saxton picks up a nearby device, presses a button, and then blows up the Moon with the Apple store's product ("iBlewupthemoon"). The product impresses Saxton so much that he decides to purchase the company. However, a figure in a black sweater (presumably Apple CEO Steve Jobs in his trademark turtleneck) appears and declines the offer. Saxton instantly recognizes the man and insults his curvy designs. The comic ends with the title of the next issue When Titans Clash.
Hale mail
The lucky few who sent in the Force-A-Nature order form[2] received an invoice from Saxton Hale himself, sadly informing them that the requested item was out of stock. For compensation, the sender received a signed photo of Saxton Hale standing in front of Ayers Rock with the words "Thanks for writing, little fella!" and a keychain featuring a random Team Fortress 2 class. The letter also advised to keep an eye on their mailbox, as new products could be on the way.
Yet more lucky senders who mailed in the coupon[3] received a letter bearing the Mann Co. logo and the snarling face of Saxton Hale. Inside was a letter informing the recipient that the requested product(s) were out of stock and that they should continue to check their mailbox as new items/legislation could be on the way, as well as several postcards bearing random cover images from the Mann Co. comics.
At this point, Valve asked players not to send any more money due to legal reasons. Valve donated the money they had received to Child's Play.
A close up of the invoice; at the time of release, the Ambassador had not yet been announced.
Letter from Hale again, this time addressing the creator of the "Guard Dog Update" as seen in the blog entry here.
Jungle Inferno
In the Jungle Inferno video released for the Jungle Inferno Update, it is explained that Saxton Hale converted a weapons factory into a Yeti-fighting theme park, "Yeti Park", and an animal enhancement laboratory, the YTI Institute for Research and Development. But, it goes horribly wrong with the enhanced Yeti escaping and attempting to kill everyone working at the institute, including the RED team that just arrived. After tracking down the loose Yeti, Saxton battles and eventually kills it with a final punch that causes it to explode into gibs and blood, the head and limbs scattered. Saxton is then interrupted by a phone call from his assistant, Mr. Bidwell, to inform Saxton that there are no more Yetis to use for the park due to them being extinct. Saxton then comes up with the idea to repurpose the failed theme park into a park where the TF2 mercenaries can fight each other, calling it "Mercenary Park".
Concept art from Jungle Inferno (Video).
Related merchandise
- Saxton Hale's Thrilling Tales is illustrated by comic artist Mike Oeming.
- Saxton Hale occasionally makes posts on the TF2 Official Website.
- Saxton Hale's name is an anagram for a sexually explicit phrase that Valve may or may not have originally intended, as referenced in the Mann-Conomy Update.
- Saxton Hale is implied to have been in a relationship with the Administrator some time ago, referring to her as a "chain-smoking seductress" and being on first name terms with her.
- Saxton Hale has had a river named after his family.
- In Poker Night at the Inventory, Saxton Hale makes a cameo appearance as the Ace of Spades in the Team Fortress 2 deck of cards.
- A server mod called VS Saxton Hale allows one player, taking on the role of Saxton Hale on the BLU team, to fight against the rest of the players, who are all on the RED team. And, rather fittingly, he is usually equipped with strange fists that have reached the rank of "Hale's Own".
- Saxton Hale Boss Fight is a 1v6 Elimination Mode game selection visible in the Introducing the Game Browser trailer for Overwatch.
- Saxton Hale's chest-hair changed shape into a Christmas tree during Australian Christmas.
- Saxton Hale sent a letter to all Team Fortress 2 and Spiral Knights players on Steam requesting that the player go on a mission to reach the first Clockwork Terminal in Spiral Knights, in which if the player does, it leads to unlocking the Spiral Sallet hat.
- Saxton had a moustache by the age of one, as seen in the poster for the Manniversary Update.
- A child dresses as Saxton Hale during the Bombinomicon comic, which the RED Heavy intimidates until he cries.
- While it is said that Saxton slept with a bear that he tamed in the Brazilian jungles, there aren't any kind of bears of any species in Brazil.
- Saxton Hale, along with the Pyro, are playable characters in the game Super Time Force Ultra.
- Saxton Hale (in the Jungle Inferno video) shares a voice actor (JB Blanc) with another muscular man with a magnificent mustache and a bare chest, Braum from League of Legends.
See also
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ValveTime/status/920436492597710848
- ↑ http://www.teamfortress.com/scoutupdate/force-a-nature.htm The Scout Update - Day 5
- ↑ http://www.teamfortress.com/sniper_vs_spy/day04_english.htm The Sniper vs. Spy Update - Day 4
External links
- The Sniper vs. Spy Update - Day 4 (First appearance)
- The Sniper vs. Spy Update - Day 7 (Jarate)
- TF2 Official Website - Sniper vs. Spy Update: Day 7
- TF2 Official Website - Patent Pending: #1308: "GUARD DOG"
- TF2 Official Website - It's a Bloodbath!
- TF2 Official Website - Team Fortress News Roundup
- War! Comic - Saxton Hale
- The Mann-Conomy Update


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Speaking Chinese Effeminately (as a male)
I have been accused on more than one occasion that I "sound like a girl" when I speak Chinese. Needless to say this is a little embarassing and I would like to rectify the problem. I know the major reason is that most of the Chinese I have learned has been from female speakers, whether in person or in Chinesepod lessons.
So I'm wondering if any other guys out there have unintentionally developed this effeminate way of speaking Chinese and if so what did you do about it?
It does lead me to one suggestion for Chinesepod though, and that is to have more lessons voiced by a (native-speaking) male, not only the ones where you need male characters for the storyline. Also some lessons that directly tackle the topic of femenine vs. masculine speach.
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