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My first mission as a self-employed economist will lead me to Geneva tomorrow, where I will participate in a research kick-off meeting for the Swiss National Fund for International Studies (SNIS) on the growing trend toward non-core funding of multilateral aid institutions. I will meet researchers and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines (political science, economics, law, philosophy and anthropology), with different sectoral specializations, and with experience of a number of different international organizations. The research team is coordinated by Professors Simon Hug (Graduate Institute Geneva), Katharina Michaelowa (Zurich U) and Axel Dreher (Heidelberg U).
Non-core multilateral aid has seen a strong rise relative to assessed core funding of international organizations. The voluntary contributions by bilateral donors to the budgets of multilateral aid institutions to specific activities make use of separate funding channels and governance structures outside the executive boards, despite being managed by the multilaterals.
To orient yourself in the alphabet soup of UN acronyms it may be valuable to look at the List of UN Acronyms which the DAG Hammarskjöld Library at Uppsala University has put together (I promise it´s not only fun but may help identify totally unknown potential employers to the younger readers of this blog, and consultancy sources for the older ones…). The UN (ECOSOC) has recently produced a report that summarizes for the UN the damage done over the recent decades. For the most important UN organizations, the graph shown below documents for the year 2010 that the share of non-core contributions to development related operational activities exceeds the share of core contribution, often by a wide margin. The UNDP, for example, a UN entity widely appreciated above all on the ground in poor countries, has to fund 81% of its operational expenses on the shaky basis of voluntary contributions.
It is easy to see why voluntary budget contributions have been popular among donors. They allow earmarking contributions for specific development objectives which in turn allows for more influence over the allocation of multilateral aid, more visibility for individual contributions and higher financial flexibility since voluntary contributions are not subject to long-term international contracts.
In a principal-agent framework, the higher share of non-core budgets in multilateral organizations has gone along the move from collective principals to multiple principals, from member country groupings with largely homogenous preferences to groupings with heterogeneous policy goals. Applied to the UN system, the US called the shots after WWII based on its Western European and Latin American allies in what was then a much smaller country grouping. To the extent that the UN enlarged and raised its member base, the US, the UK and other leading countries lost the majority. This explains the start and rise of voluntary multilateral aid funding. Multiple principals have multiple interests that they see better implemented in earmarked rather than general policy programs.
Non-core multilateral aid may pose severe risks for aid effectiveness. It may replace the core contributions to multilateral organizations, complicate the budgeting of these organizations, inflate administrative costs and governance structures due to additional reporting, relinquish the expert knowledge of experienced MAI staff through newly created sub-structures, and attract the attention of their management to shopping for funds, away from their genuine task to lead by content design and by strategic decisions. Moreover, donors may create funds to which little additional resources are channeled, causing sunk costs and organizational duplication with existing multilateral organizations. From the perspective of staff in multilateral organizations, the trend toward higher voluntary funding translates into job insecurity as overall budgets are being destabilized. From the perspective of recipients, non-core multilateral aid undermines developing country ownership and tends to make aid flows less predictable – with adverse effects on development effectiveness. It seems from the outset of our research that non-core budget contributions should be seen not as a blessing, but as a curse.


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They have got to have the worst song titles ever...
Biffy Clyro have unveiled the tracklisting for their third album.
'Infinity Land' is set for release on October 4 through Beggars Banquet.
The first single will be 'Glitter And Trauma', out on Monday (August 9) and backed with new tracks 'Bonanzoid Deathgrip' and 'Stars And Shites'. A second single, 'My Recovery Injection' follows on September 20.
The album was produced by longtime producer Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Feeder, [a][/a]).
The tracklisting runs:
'Glitter and Trauma'
'Strung To Your Ribcage'
'My Recovery Injection'
'Got Wrong'
'The Atrocity'
'Some Kind Of Wizard'
'Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave'
'Only One Word Comes To Mind'
'There's No Such Man As Crasp'
'There's No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake'
'The Kids From Kibble And The Fist Of Light'
'The Weapons Are Concealed'
'Pause It And Turn It Up'

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Putting the fun back into parking
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Friday, 13 January 2017
AS Parking and Gladstones scam exposed
A motorist has just won an 18 month case against what The Prankster would like to describe as unconscionable parasitic weasels, except that might be defamatory to weasels.
Just when you think AS Parking and Gladstones Solicitors can sink no lower, this happens.
The motorist parked at Perranporth car park in August 2015. AS Parking has just taken over the car park, and the signs looked distinctly shoddy, being made up of sticky numbers and letters. The motorist checked the signage, such as it was, purchased a ticket and displayed it on their windscreen. They then took their kids to the bathroom and returned to the car to get items for the beach.
An attendant was there writing a charge notice
The motorist pointed out their ticket which although slightly under the dash was still fully visible. The motorist pointed out the ticket and asked the warden to stop, He refused and said they must go through the appeals process.
The motorist decided to fight this all the way, which turned out to be court in Worcester.
The judge to 10 minutes to decide there was no evidence that any contravention occurred, and dismissed the claim with costs against AS Parking.
Although this was due to be paid by the 30th Dec Gladstones forgot to post it and the cheque finally arrived on the 6th Jan.
Prankster Note
Bottom feeding parking companies like to pretend a ticket has not been displayed when it has, and so take specially angled photographs to try and fool the courts. If your car has been ticketed in this type of circumstance you should take photographs of your own to prove the ticket was visible.
You should then complaint to the regulatory body that the parking company is using predatory practices. The BPA is usually very good at investigating. However the IPC is likely to fob you off as The Prankster has never known Will Hurley or John Davies to investigate properly any complaint. You should therefore escalate this to the DVLA and query whether the IPC should retain ATA status as there is a clear conflict of interest with the same directors running Gladstones Solicitors, a known disreputable firm who file claims with no due diligence whatsoever.
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will the BMPA step up and apply for a civil restraining order against Sadstones?ReplyDelete
Where there is pay and display I will also advise keeping the ticket for at least a month in case any begging letters arrive in due course as a result of phantom ticketing.ReplyDelete
What would be even better is if the Secretary of State were to instruct the DVLA to premanently remove the IPC's ATA status due to that clear conflict of interest. The Agency will never do so voluntarily as the income stream is too valuable.ReplyDeleteReplies
Couldn't agree more the whole set up stinksDelete
can i just say we got PCN from AS PARKING and the ticket machine was kicking them out 12 months out of date never paid them told them we will do court this was in Perranporth seafront carparkReplyDeleteReplies
This was the same carpark we were at when we got a PCN. This blog is my story. The owner of AS parking is a cowboy at best. He will try to take you to court. I say fight! Save everything that gets posted to you as well as the original ticket of you still have it. It will be useful in court. I've done a ton of research and you can read up on the 'unfair customer contracts act 1999' in short the fine amount AS parking is charging is unfair and unjust.Delete
I too was 'collared' by AS parking in Perranporth with ticket that was displayed albeit not on the dashboard but on the steering column (yes it was clearly visible by looking in the side window but maybe not if you stood at the front of the car 20 metres back which is where the photo was taken from). I too went through their independent appeals process, with a very poor 'juidical' review. Got the gladstone treatment but with the help of the Private Parking Appeals team, the case has been stayed. This whole process has dragged on from Sep-15 until today (17/01/2017). I wished now i had made a counterclaim of harassment but i didn't want to jeopardise my case by being greedy.ReplyDeleteReplies
Remember that stayed does not mean its over. They can pay to unstay. It's not over until it is struck out, dismissed or discontinued. You can file a new claim for a data protection breach for 6 years after the breach.Delete


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Charlotte team rescues 115 animals from hurricane flooding
A Charlotte team sent to save animals caught up in the Hurricane Matthew flooding is credited with helping 115 dogs and cats in the past few days, including more than a dozen rescues. Most of the animals were pets that had become separated from their owners in the flooding, which is credited with killing 26 people in the state.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Animal Care & Control Division's sent its Emergency Response Team to the flooded areas of Edgecombe County Thursday afternoon. The team worked with the overwhelmed Edgecombe County Animal Shelter staff to administer both medical care and sheltering of animals collected by boat.
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The city's Animal Care and Control team deployed to do similar work in 2011 for Hurricane Irene.
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There are honestly months that pass before I cross over east of Fairfax and west of Lincoln. There are months that pass before I realize I haven't dangled my toes in the freezing cold Pacific. Months between visiting places I love and years before I don a swimsuit. Although I am guilty of it, I hope this blog convinces me and you to leave our comfy little neighborhood pockets.
In the case of Leo Carillo State Beach I hadn't been there since before I lived here. I was last there on a labor day long weekend in 2004. Ten years ago I had no idea what tide pooling was and while I was trying to tan my pale pale self on the beach I wondered why all of these kids were running around carrying Sea Stars.
I feel like I now belong to a cult. I slowly convince more and more people to join me on tide pooling adventures. My brainwashed glaze as I tell people how amazing and stress reducing I think it is. There is something about concentrating on something so small, like skittering hermit crabs, when the world seems so big and stress inducing.
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Jim Leff started a thread back in 2008 that we'd like to see revived: "Top 10 Bars for Beer Snobs." It featured some emerging stars of the microbrew scene back then, like Blind Tiger and Bar Great Harry. Now, however, there are newer contenders like Mission Dolores and Strong Place. How do those stack up, particularly against old-school haunts like Ginger Man? And which have the best bar foods to pair with their top-notch beers?
It's tough for a beer-lover not to be invested in this thread, so let's get it going again.
Blind Tiger [Greenwich Village]
281 Bleecker Street, Manhattan
Bar Great Harry [Carroll Gardens]
280 Smith Street, Brooklyn
Mission Dolores [Park Slope]
249 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn
Strong Place [Carroll Gardens]
270 Court Street, Brooklyn
Ginger Man [Murray Hill]
11 E. 36th Street, Manhattan
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We recently invited the missionaries to an activity. They talked with the girls about what a typical day is like for them and then the girls got to ask questions. There were all kinds of questions from what the worst thing they have had to eat was to what life was like before their mission. We learned that one of the missionaries had really long hair and was in a band! The missionaries were great sports and kept things really interesting.
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Blazers Walk The Plank
So much for the top seed in Conference USA. The UAB Blazers were bounced out of the C-USA Tournament by East Carolina 75-70 in overtime. After winning the C-USA regular season title and being named Coach of the Year, Mike Davis must wait until Selection Sunday to find out if his team will be in the NCAA Tournament or playing as a top seed in the NIT Tournament.
The word from media row at the Haskins Center is that it will be NIT for the Blazers, who continue to disappoint in El Paso. Davis told me yesterday that he has won only once in the DHC, and despite 39 points from C-USA Player of the Year Aaron Johnson, UAB was sent packing. It is also a disappointing outcome for C-USA, who might only send its tournament champ to the NCAAs.


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Here are all my latest samples from yesterdays shows – Lots of different ideas using the dies and with the papers and cds that were on the show.
I hope you like them as they were such fun to make
Suzanne x
Here are all my latest samples from yesterdays shows – Lots of different ideas using the dies and with the papers and cds that were on the show.
I hope you like them as they were such fun to make
Suzanne x
I adored making thing project. Such a very clever envelope die design Sylvie Ashton . I loved all of Joanna's shows last week and the different sample ideas.
This was kindly added to Joanna`s facebook page and in a newsletter.
Here is a downloadable worksheet for anybody that saw Suzanne's wonderful Tea Bag Advent Calendar Gift Box on one of Joanna's C&C shows yesterday.
I hope you liked the workshop and the samples. I promise to keep posting samples each month or as when I have them.
Happy Crafting Suzanne x
This months challenge card using a STUNNING image from
Joanna Sheens
I wanted to use an embossed backing to the topper and the card
wasn`t big enough so I embossed 4 small pieces of card and inked them
using the peeled paint & the fired brick Tim Holtz distress ink pads.
I cut and teared the pieces to make a patchwork background before adding a decoupage
topper of the Daisy image.
The card was finished with a shabby ribbon bow and some scrunched
Prima flowers to embellish
I tinted the green flowers with a red Promarker to marry the colours from the topper.
Please check out all the other blog challenge pieces as they are always a joy to look at
Have fun – Suzanne x
This months challenge card using a wonderful DIGI image from the
Joanna Sheens
I can`t believe I have never made a card using a digi image so this cd was perfect for the challenge
I had used one of the already coloured in digi flowers but never one you had to colour in
So out came the Promarkers to colour it in
It`s so relaxing colouring in
I decoupaged Daisy & the table before matting the image onto a few layers of card
to make a hanger for the kitchen door
Please check out all the other blog challenge pieces as they are always a joy to look at
Don`t forget to stop by the blog to see the daily talent spot as well as the weekly blog candy
Plus the challenges are every 2 weeks now – so lots to see
Have fun – Suzanne x
This months challenge card using a STUNNING backing paper
Joanna Sheens
This card is a very simple one but I love that in a card sometimes
I thought the scalloped circle die which is cut on a folded piece of the rosebud paper would suit the title brief
The wheels are inked cirlces using the new Summer Limited Edition
Tim Holtz Ink pad – Picked Raspberry
Which are currently on special offer if you click the link above
Please check out all the other blog challenge pieces as they are always a joy to look at
Don`t forget to stop by the blog to see the daily talent spot as well as the weekly blog candy
Plus the challenges are every 2 weeks now – so lots to see
Have fun – Suzanne x
Please check the blog out to see all the
I thought i`d add a workshop
It`s a very simple one but the technique of adding pages is
a very useful one
So for this workshop I have used the following
( click on the item to take you to the product )
Purple Ribbon & Lace Hanky
Take the 8 x 8″ card blank & 2 sheets of kunzite card. Trim of 4 inches off the
bottom of the 2 sheets of card in a portrait position.
Score 3/4 inch down the right hand edge of the card making sure the card is in the correct
position and the bottom edge is the edge that has just been cut away – this will ensure the
wider edge has been scored. Place a strip of double sided tape behind the tab & place the scored edge
right on the base card centre crease. Once the card is in place remove the tape & stick the card down.
Repeat this process on the 2nd piece of card to form the 2nd page of the card. Add the tab to the back
of the card so the tab will be covered with another square piece of card – this is optional but adds
a lovely feel to the project matching and covering the tabs. Cut the panel to side to make sure the
card is covered correctly as it will give a seamless feel to the project.
Once the 2 pieces of card are in place the centre of the card will look like this.
A lovely flush feel & the tabs are underneath.
Select different backing papers from the Jane Shasky cd to match the theme of the card.
Here a frame with acetate & pressed flowers behind have been added to make a feature
piece to the project. An edging of lilac promarker has been used around the backing papers.
Add different images which have been printed onto photo paper for a lovely sheen.
Build the images throughout the pages to link the colours together.
Here one of the frames has been added towards the back to allow a sentiment and your own words
to be hand written if you so wish.
More backing papers & the decoupaged image has been added to the front page.
To add detail to the piece & follow the lace theme from the image a lace hanky has been folded in half
& a ribbon added to gathered the hanky up. The ribbon used has also been added as a bow in the top left hand
corner to bring the eye to the colours in the image.
A close up of the hanky. Before the hanky was gathered I stamped the lavender image using Tim Holtz dusty concord
& peeled paint distress ink.
I hope you have enjoyed this project – it`s great for making small scrapbooks
and they are great for special occasions.
Suzanne x
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I have used the DL inset which was perfect for the 8×8 card – so no measuring needed
Print a landscape dl insert from the If flowers could talk cd
Print however many pages you need and trim around the insert outline and keep one whole and the rest cut off at 110mms
Make the easel base and place the whole insert onto the card base , mat onto card or add a gold edging to enhance the look
Place 2 holes through the cut inserts and the back of the inside of the easel card
Place a piece of ribbon or lace through the holes and the inserts once all the comments have been coolected in. the best thing about this is you can hand out say 10 sheets to different people / places and the it takes less time for everyone to sign the card . Maybe the page could be sent to relations too.
Add a sentiment which has been raised on foam pads so it makes the stopper
Add a topper and backing paper to the front and maybe some lace – as the front will be flat you can go to town with the front and maybe add it to a box I hope this helps more on what I was talking about – i`ll copy this onto my blog later and add to the workshops so it`s not lost in the pages of the forum Suzanne x


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At the weekend whilst in town with the kiddos, I had a craving.
Of the worst kind.
Burger King.
And since I knew the family would go for it, I suggested we went there for lunch.
Whopper, fries and diet Coke.
What was I thinking?
Sure, I could have gotten a salad or skipped the fries or NOT GONE IN THERE!
But no, I had it all.
And before you mock my choice of diet Coke alongside my crappy burger and fries, that was not a health-conscious decision. Honestly, I cannot stand full-fat Coke. It makes my teeth feel icky. Eww.
And the worst part of it was – I did not even enjoy it.
Not one mouthful.
I was expecting to sit down and salivate over a big juicy burger.
It just wasn't happenin'.
The burger was luke warm.
The lettuce was limp with hard chunks from the core, the tomatoes squishy and over-ripe.
The fries were cold.
I felt disappointed. And weighed down.
Oh, and if you are a fellow Slimming World'er, then let me tell you the damage.
Brace yourselves…
Burger King Whopper (no cheese) = 32.5 syns
King fries (regular) = 11.5 syns
Holy fat suit, Batman!
But, this is good.
I got this stupid craving out of my system, and I won't be doing that again.
Today is a new day. A clean slate.
I am BACK ON IT!
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Office of Roadway Materials Testing
Electrical Testing Branch
This program is geared towards improving the overall efficiency of the traffic signal & lighting systems designed and constructed by Caltrans. We are continuously working towards improvements to existing traffic signal and lighting systems. Signal & Lighting systems that we are considering has to be safe, energy efficient, low maintenance cost be safe, energy efficient, low maintenance cost and should have longer life. Keeping in mind the safety of the Maintenance personnel, the systems under development are as follows:
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Traffic Signals LED Extinguishable Message Signs Solar Powered LED Systems Solar Powered Highway Lighting Systems Light Pipe Tunnel Lighting Systems
LED Traffic Signal:
Caltrans has retrofitted all Red color traffic signals with Red LED traffic signal modules, the pedestrian signal "Upraised Hand" is also replaced with amber color LED module. The specifications for the following signals were completed and are now included in the July 1999 standard specifications:
300mm Red LED Traffic Signal Modules 200mm Red LED Traffic Signal Modules 300mm Red LED ARROW Signal Modules Amber LED Pedestrian Signal "Upraised Hand" Modules
Specifications for Green, Yellow, Amber Color LED traffic signal modules and LED combo (Walking Person & Upraised Hand) pedestrian signal module can be found on the internet at following links:
Purchase Specification LED Signal Modules (PDF) Purchase Specification LED Signal Modules (Combination Pedestrian Signal) (PDF)
LED Luminaires:
Dramatic advances in technology for LED luminaires broadened the applicability of this type of illumination, creating an exciting new option for roadway lighting. Compared to traditional light sources, LED luminaires can deliver longer life, enhanced energy efficiency, lowered maintenance demands and better quality of light. Key advantages of quality LED luminaires include:
Significantly longer lifespan Lower energy consumption Reduced maintenance costs No mercury, lead or other known disposable hazards Improved night visibility due to higher color rendering, higher color temperature and increased illuminance uniformity
Specifications for LED luminaires can be found on the internet at following links:
Pre-Qualified Product List LED Luminaires (PDF) Purchase Specification LED Luminaires (PDF) New Products LED Luminaires Checklist (PDF)
Street Lighting Materials Testing for Office of Purchasing and Contracts (OPAC):
Quality assurance testing for the state furnished highway lighting systems is performed here at the Transportation Laboratory and the following lighting products are eventually stocked at Caltrans headquarter warehouse:
High Pressure Sodium Luminaries High Pressure Sodium Lamps Traffic Signal Lamps Barricade Warning Flashers 6.6 Amp Submersible Type Series Ballast
These items are either furnished on State contracts or are used by Maintenance for re-lamping and retrofitting the existing lighting systems.
Here is a module of Led Lighting vs. Incandescent bulb light. Available for demo at the Lab.
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(916) 227-7112,
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Dogs that weigh between 20 and 60 pounds and are calm
If you are looking for a dog that is of medium size to add to your family and can live in an apartment lead a quiet life at home, you should know that there are several breeds that weigh between 20 and 60 pounds and are known to be very quiet .
French Bulldog . The French Bulldog is known for its buffoon expression and for having a short and robust body. This breed requires little exercise and is usually fine with a short daily walk. The average weight of a French Bulldog is 28 pounds or less. Because they are sensitive to extreme temperatures they are ideal companions to have indoors.
Whippet . The Whippet resembles a small greyhound. Despite being able to reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, this breed prefers to spend most of the day resting. The Whippets are affectionate and quiet, which is ideal for families with children. They require little toilet. This breed needs regular exercise that includes regular walks and occasional races.
Keeshond . The Keeshond easily adapts to the level of activity of its owner and is satisfied with short daily walks. This breed typically measures about 18 inches tall and weighs between 35 and 45 pounds. They are good dogs to have in an apartment although sometimes you may need a little training to avoid you barking too much.
Chow Chow A chow chow looks like a small lion, this breed is protective but does not require a lot of exercise, with a daily walk is enough to make you happy. It requires a regular brushing for the thickness of your coat. The Chow chow measures 17 to 20 inches tall and weighs between 35 pound dog breeds and 60 pounds.
Chinese Shar Pei . If you live alone and are a dog lover, a Chinese Shar pei can also be an excellent option. This breed prefers to relate to a person and enjoys resting at home with it except for the short daily walks it requires. It can reach up to 20 inches tall and weighs normally between 45 and 60 pounds.
5 basic requirements of the good locksmith
When someone hires a locksmith for a punctual job that does not require immediacy or in the middle of an emergency, they are leaving the safety in the hands of this professional . We do not only talk about material goods, we also talk about the tranquility of the family that owns them.
In recent years, however, bad practices have greatly burdened the locksmiths' guild . On the one hand, there are the false locksmiths who, even disguised as professionals and carrying the proper belongings of the trade, have dedicated themselves to making copies of the keys to those scammed customers and then entering to steal in their homes.
On the other hand, consumer organizations and some clients have denounced abusive prices in the urgent service , getting to charge exorbitant amounts for opening a door with an x-ray. Customers who have also been able to check how the prices had been agreed, as happened to a couple from Valencia.
To avoid situations of this type, it is best to have information. Therefore, we collect five basic requirements of the good locksmith.
1. Contrast and contrastable work
We tend to take into account the opinions that people in the closest circle have about certain establishments, and with locksmiths it should be the same. A positive experience, told by someone you trust that is capable of making an objective judgment about your work, that is the best guarantee that a professional locksmith has.
It does not hurt , therefore, to have a small list of possible locksmiths to go to in case of emergency . This will avoid, in the middle of a desperate situation, resorting to the first one that comes out on the Internet and have more chances of falling into the trap.
On the other hand, by saying that the work of the locksmith must be testable, we refer to being able to verify that he has proceeded in the correct way.
2. Offer urgent service 24 hours
The offer of 24-hour service to attend an urgent job is something usual today within the guild. In the province of Valencia, for example, it is common to find companies like paternal locksmiths , who try to position themselves as " locksmiths 24 hours a day " or as " emergency locksmiths ". It is clear that emergencies do not understand days or hours, that anyone can have a problem with the lock at the most unexpected moment.
Of course, given the many possibilities that this emergency includes, it is not enough that the locksmith can provide a quality service 24 hours a day. It also has to be versatile .
In the same province of Valencia, burjassot locksmiths not only ensure on their website be urgent locksmiths , but be able to attend any type of work, which includes opening cars . Thus, they claim to be able to perform "any door opening, change of lock or bulb" and other works that include safes, blinds and electromagnetic locks, anti-moon pivots, etc.
3. Possibility of giving a closed budget
The versatility also includes the repair or installation of anti-dumping locks , whether or not it is an urgent job. If it is about locksmiths 24 hours and we are taking as reference the province of Valencia, locksmiths torrent also stands out in this aspect.
To avoid the aforementioned abusive practices, those that have unfairly targeted all the professionals in the sector, the client must be aware of his power as a consumer . There is a way to avoid them.
For example, requesting a closed budget before the professional proceeds to perform the work and trying to make it as detailed as possible . The work of a locksmith includes the cost of material and labor, travel expenses and other associated bonuses, such as night-time or 24-hour availability. And to all this, in addition, taxes must be added.
Requesting the budget will prevent the locksmith, done the work and taking advantage of the previous misinformation, add a few euros more to the final bill. In addition, it will allow the person to contact another professional if the price given by the former is considered disproportionate.
If it is believed that these prices have been agreed in advance between the locksmith companies, it will be better to contact as soon as possible with a consumer organization to report it . If there are other people affected, your union will be strong to claim compensation in the future for damages. Although they will have to act other organisms like the National Commission of the Markets and the Competition (CNMC) to resolve if in fact abusive practices existed and sanction them.
4. Give guarantees
Something that will offer a lot of confidence to the client (because it is also your consumer right) is that the company is able to offer guarantees.
Thus, companies such as home security systems , in addition to trying to reach the customer by claiming to be economic locksmiths and opening doors urgently , also offers guarantees. In particular, and according to their website, their work has "6 months warranty written on the invoice", covering not only the materials, but also the installation itself and the repair.
It would not make sense to offer guarantees if there is no possibility of claiming then. In addition to a contact telephone, there must be the option of going to a physical location . It is better to make sure that this exists, because at this point all the criminal companies advertised through advertising stickers can be excluded.
5. Be meticulous with the details
Being meticulous with the details means that observing the work of the locksmith leaves no room for doubt: there is orderly work, cleanliness, efficiency, no more time than necessary.
But it also happens through the way of acting of the professional. If to get the client something that proves that he is a true professional , like insurance. In the same way, a good professional should try to prove that the person who is going to fix the door is, in reality, the tenant or the owner of what he is going to act on.
Keys to choose the best tap for your kitchen
One of the most important environments of the whole house is the kitchen. In Drips n Drops we use it constantly, so the choice of both furniture and appliances as well as the taps
It's very important. However, the supply of taps, precisely, is very varied. Which is the most suitable for our kitchen? How do we know which tap we should buy? We give you some keys to know which tap to choose.
To choose the kitchen faucet is essential to look at its size. If the sink is small, for example, we should not buy a high spout tap to avoid splashing. In the opposite case, if the sink is large, a small tap will not be of any use, since we lose a large space, on which the water will not reach. But the choice of the tap does not only depend on the size, another very important aspect is the fall of the water, in this sense, it is best to choose a tap with a high spout, as it allows easy filling of containers.
The last important aspect is the variety of the models. All are equally valid, but depending on how each one is, it will provide us with different functionalities. Among the most common, 3 models stand out:
– Monomandos: the most common are the monomandos, for the quality-price ratio they have. Its installation is very simple and with a simple movement of the command is enough to choose the temperature and the flow.
– Folding: it is the second most used option, especially in kitchens where the tap can collide with an obstacle (such as a window). Its use is based on a simple abatement system.
– Single-lever mixers with removable tap: they are becoming more fashionable, but is it really useful for the tap to be removed? Sometimes it is much more comfortable, since it allows access to any area of the sink and fill buckets of water without having to lift weight.
Easy Restaurant: Menu Management Software
When managing the printing of order forms in the kitchen, the management of menu compositions (choice of entries, dishes, etc., of each menu) is quite complex. Menu management software for its part, makes it easy to manage menu components . We will also see that several rates(on-site, takeaway, deliverable, etc.) and VAT can be managed for each menu. Finally, a menu may be rendered temporarily invisible on the cash screen , and menus may be defined as "generic", that is to say that their prices will be systematically requested at the time of sale .
How does manage menus?
As for the articles, we did everything to make the creation of a menu as simple as possible.
Already, you can make an invisible menu by clicking on a box, which allows to display some menus depending on the season for example, or during periods of celebration.
Like an article, a menu can also be declared as generic , ie a price will be systematically requested at checkout when selecting this menu. It is a rarely used option, but sometimes it can be useful.
ow are the components (inputs, dishes, etc.) of the menus selected?
When creating a menu, a " Composition " tab allows you to choose the menu contents.
This selection is done by level, which corresponds to each sequence sent to the kitchen . For example, if your menu contains a choice of appetizers, a choice of dishes, and a choice of desserts, you will put entries in level 1, dishes in level 2, and desserts in level 3 (5 levels). are possible).
When the server selects this menu when entering a command, will ask which input the customer has chosen, then which dish, and finally which dessert (in this example).
When sending the order in the kitchen, only level 1 (the entries) will be indicated as being ready immediately , the other levels (dishes, desserts) will be waiting for a server order.
Articles are added or removed very easily in the different levels. Just select an item in the list of items, select a level, then click the "Add" button or the "Remove" button depending on the case.
What are the other parameters of a menu?
As for articles, it will be possible to define several sales prices , for example an "on-site" price, a "delivery" price, and a "take-away" price. The VAT rate may be different for each tariff.
Finally, a " Description " tab allows the restaurant owner to describe his menu and, possibly, give sales tips to the waiters.
A film to the glory of Denis , the gynecologist who 'repairs' women raped
The Congolese doctor treats rape victims in South Kivu, ravaged by war and militia, in his hospital in Panzi. Winner of the Sakharov Prize in 2014, it is at the heart of a film "The man who repairs women – the wrath of Hippocrates", by Thierry Michel and Colette Braeckman. The film was banned in the DRC before finally being allowed …
The best cheap inflatable kayaks. Save on your purchase with these recommendations
Whether in the sea or on the river , a kayak is the perfect boat that we can use to practice water sports and spend a pleasant time on vacation with family and friends.
There are a variety of inexpensive inflatable kayak models on the market that fit the needs and tastes you are looking for.
You must take into account, among the characteristics, the capacity, the maximum weight that the kayak has, if it has oars and how is the form of inflation and deflation. (Here you can read our little shopping guide )
Although there are many complex and expensive boats, you will not want one too complicated, which you will not use and end up being a museum piece.
Meet the 5 best cheap inflatable kayaks
1. Jilong Kajak Pathfinder I-1, Inflatable Kayak
This Kayak has a modern design that can accommodate one person. It works with a ball valve that is inflated very easy, is PVC and brings a set of repair.
The boat type product is very safe because it has two fins that give it stability and a net that is used to give protection to what is inside the boat, in addition to the supports (2) for rowing.
It is very easy to use because it has a pad holder. The Jilong Kajak Pathfinder is best suited to shallow water and is a preferred model when not used in open water.
2. Double inflatable kayak Hydro forcé
This double model is specially made to carry out adventures at sea and in company.
This double hydro inflatable Kayak Hydro, brings swelling floor, repair patch, also includes drainage valves, this being a very important point because with the valves it is easier to swell and deflate.
This model includes two aluminum oars that are fastened to the sides of the boat, so that while walking relaxes at the same time This kayak is made of PVC and nylon material to deal with the damage of the rays and sea salt.
3. Kayak Explorer K2 Intex
Among the best inflatable kayaks for cheaper price , this model is the most expensive but still affordable. The expense is worth it, since the Explorer K2 Intex Kayak includes the oars of aluminum, a pump of high performance, and a bag of transport
One sign that it is a guaranteed product is that it has the approval of iSO 6185-1 " two person inflatable kayak ". Its design has strategically placed ropes of bow and stern, to facilitate the shipment and handling.
The maximum weight of this model is 160 kilos, and with it you can enter deep waters paying attention to the currents and winds.
Conclusion on the cheapest kayaks
The cheapest inflatable kayaks cost between 50 and 130 euros . This range varies according to the characteristics of each model which in general are inflatable kayaks made to move in shallow waters.
The capacity of the product, the weight that allows, the possibility of inflating the seats and other accessories that make its use more comfortable, are some of elements that increases the price.
However, taking into account the peculiarities of the previous models of inflatable kayaks, you will be able to decide in detail which is the one that best suits your needs.
The 5 best food processors
When you start cooking your own meals on a regular basis, you can start to get tired of repetitive tasks like cutting, dicing and chopping. Food processors can save you time and energy in taking care of these tasks for you. It also has the added benefit of reducing the chance that you'll accidentally cut yourself by reducing the amount of itching you do.
What is a food processor?
A food processor is an electrical appliance that uses rotating blades to facilitate repetitive tasks in food preparation. Although similar to blenders, food processors use interchangeable blades in order to address a wider range of functions. With the right accessories, a food processor can do many simple tedious tasks, such as cutting, grinding or grinding, and even tasks that are handy, such as puree.
top 5 best food processors
Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB
Recommended by both Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping, the Cuisinart Prep 11 works great on all functions. According to tests performed by Good Housekeeping, which handles even difficult jobs like tomatoes for slicing and grinding. In general, it is very easy to assemble and use; However, it has some quirks that some people may find frustrating. Finally, if you do not have a dishwasher, it will take some time to hand clean all the small nooks and crannies in the machine. Currently $ 179.00 on Amazon.
Cuisinart Pro Food Processor 7-Cup DLC-10S
For those who are looking for a kitchen robot that is a bit cheaper but still does the job, the Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro is the way to go. Users comment on their ease of use and their ability to cut, chop, and slice, although some warn that kneading too fast can cause the engine and shaft to become hot. The bowl watches work at 7 cups, so keep in mind the amount you need to cut and knead when buying. Currently $ 99.95 on Amazon.
Breville BFP800XL Sous Chef
Highly recommended by Consumer Reports and Good Housekeeping, the Breville Sous Chef Food Processor is for those who want a powerful machine that can handle any task with ease. A set of 8 discs and blades provide numerous options when power is cut off, and a variable cutting blade with 24 slicing settings gives you great versatility in altering the thickness of your cuts. In addition to that, this package also includes special discs for Juliana and beating. Currently $ 399.95 on Amazon.
KitchenAid KHB2351CU Hand Blender
Although technically not a food processor, dipping blenders can perform many of the same tasks as food processors without the need for a special container for processing. This KitchenAid Immersion Mixer is great in mixing and emulsion. The beating of garlic allows you to whip egg whites and cream easily and the attachment of chopping makes it ideal for chopping herbs, nuts and legumes. Currently $ 59.99 on Amazon.
Breville Grip BSB510XL Immersion Control Blender
For those who want to kick to a higher level with their dipping mixer, Consumer Reports recommends the Breville BSB510XL. People who plan to actually put their blenders working will be happy to know that this Breville blender is powerful enough to crush fruit ice and frozen puree. This immersion blender also comes with a beater and chop attachment, giving it more versatility than other blenders . Currently $ 99.95 on Amazon.
These are our choices for the best food processors 5. Don, Äôt forget to visit Wise Bread, Äôs Shopping Calendar to find out how and when to buy almost everything!
Secure management of your data
The distribution of heating costs and energy metering presuppose a lot of data.Naturally, the succession and the management of this data is totally secured for the occupants in collective dwelling. Indeed, in 2014 FIEEC (Federation of Electric Industries, Electrotechnical and Communication, the Union of Measures is a member) has signed a partnership with the CNIL (Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertés) and Delta Extranet Login, here are the details that clarify things well .
These data make it possible to manage and control in particular the energy of buildings and the development of new services. However, the use of this data set must be provided at the design of these products, solutions or services, integrating the necessary data protection (privacy by design) . This strong will led FIEEC and the CNIL to set up a partnership , whose goal was to lead to the publication of recommendations on the conditions of collection and processing of personal data relating to power consumption by devices installed by the users' downstream electric meters " (eg directly on the electrical panel or via an outlet on the counter to collect accurate consumption data) .
Three scenarios were envisaged to accompany the "sustainable innovation" of industry in the sector, identifying as early as possible the guarantees regarding the protection of personal data in the definition of new services.
These three scenarios correspond to three cases of use of the data: the data collected in the housing remain in the housing, are transmitted to the outside, are transmitted to the outside to allow remote control of certain equipment in the housing. For each possible treatment types scenarios (objectives, legal basis, data collected, shelf life of information collected, recipients, human rights and security ) have been detailed in a compliance pack CNIL-FIEEC, published in June 2014 this subject.
Through this partnership, our industry demonstrates that data protection and innovation are fully compatible.
The Art of Packaging
The art of packing. That sounds appropriate. Luckily we do not have to go through this process every day.I'd say the worst job packaging had to do was when we were hiking Mount St. Helens on August 6 ( due to fly to Portland for a few days and then back to Grand Rapids.) And then also, simultaneously packing for this southeast Asia trip. This is our packaging process that documented while we were on our way out of Ho Chi Minh City. We try to keep organized with a few ซิปล็อค
for us to know exactly what is where, and where it goes. Just one more way to save some time and know where everything is .
We both have 40L REI packs. Unfortunately we bought through the site REI Outlet and no longer seems tobe available. My bags are left, I have a face full North size backpack and my backpack 40L REI. Jen has a backpack Gregory (blue), probably 15-18L. The final image is what we're going through airport security.These rain covers have become invaluable. We need to run a tight ship and not buy too much because not much atmosphere. I just thought everyone would like to see what you're shooting 'with our luggage far as it goes.
Art in the phone booths
In 1935 the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott designed the red phone booths to mark the Jubilee of King George V of England. Seventy-seven years later, the company British Telecom has decided to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with the Wedding Photo Booth project, which has convened different artists, among which are the winner of Turner Keith Tyson and sculptor David Mach, to design replicas of the iconic cab from his particular style.
The result is more than fifty boxes that respect the original structure created by Scott, but have been transformed with dynamic designs ranging from animal prints, to depictions of Big Ben or symbols that characterize British culture. Most pieces are part of a public exhibition in Trafalgar Square which will be mounted in the coming months, taking advantage of the celebration of the Olympic Games.
At the end of the sample a gala will be held at the National Portrait Gallery to auction each of the sculptures, the amount collected will be donated to ChildLine Foundation, an institution that for 25 years has provided various types of support for underprivileged youth.
In our photogallery you can see images of the boxes and exposure. To see the rest of the designs visit
The art of living: "The diet in health and disease
In the cosmetic family dental practice in Madison New Jersey a smile makeover is the process of improving the physical appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures. These are composed of processes such as dental veneers, composite bonding, improvements dentistry, teeth whitening and more.
From an aesthetic point of view, a good cosmetic dentist is someone who is much more distinctive set of a dentist. He is a person with a desire to look and create beautiful smiles Although the practice of science-based industry.
A cosmetic dentist about to undertake a smile makeover to a patient needs into account many factors that make up a person and rsquo; s overall smile face, skin tone, hair color, teeth (color, width, length and shape), gum tissue and lips
Your dentist would also ask him. some inquiries as and ldquo; What do you prefer or dislike in your smile or teeth and rdquo ?; In addition, there are a number of areas of your dentist to talk with you in mind with the smile transformation.
Teeth color
It becomes an essential point, because the bright white teeth framed in a smile as well give a youthful appearance. dark or stained teeth suggest an age mouth.
Color is the primary consideration in the search for methods and resources, including porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, pellets and binding mixture. Your cosmetic dentist recommends the correct tones in tandem using skin color and facial hair shades.
Shapes, spaces, lineups
sharp teeth, overlapping teeth, gaps in-between teeth and other defects are carefully evaluated by corrective methods. In extreme cases, they can be adjusted through orthodontics or Invisalign braces, and increased with veneers.
who were not teeth, uneven or cracked teeth are observed. Missing teeth are replaced by implants, bridges or partial dentures. cracked and uneven teeth are attached.
A face unshapely or aging can be improved and revitalized with a series of processes in the smile makeover. This may include, in extreme cases, processes such as orthodontics and oral maxillofacial possibly operation.
A long face might need an accent to make it appear more oval. Someone who has a desirable feature in the middle of the face may need bold central incisors to draw awareness of the center.
Length, proportions, textures
The size of the teeth affects the overall appearance of the face. Square shaped, long teeth in a round face can provide a slimming effect
A nice laugh is one where the two central front teeth are dominant and have a ratio of width to length of 4 :. 5. This part is the yardstick of the length and width of all the other teeth
Your cosmetic dentist can characterize their crowns and veneers to create a more feminine or a more masculine visual appeal, corresponding appearance with additional normal tooth.
Living teeth
cosmetic dental work processes need frequent dental cleaning care and maintenance needed over time. Teeth whitening is necessary to repeat once in a while to take care of lighting. Crowns and veneers can break off and want alternatives.
Ceramist, technical laboratory assistant and materials chosen for their durability dentist also modify your makeover of laughter.
As a dentist-writer puts it, cosmetic dental work is a & ldquo; service self-esteem and rdquo;. If the results fail to impress the patient, the treatment is a disaster. And that means that you will be satisfied, you need to have their own input, also in organizing creativity of your smile.
Ernesto Dalessio introduced a product for weight loss
Mexican actor of the musical "If you leave us!" Is the image of some pills that claim to position itself in the market as a healthy option to burn fat fast. HolaDoctor In an exclusive interview he told us all the details.
Ernestio Dalessio introduced a product to lose weight and burn fat. His name is "Removik" and is made from natural antioxidants that prevent rebound. According to the actor said in an exclusive interview with HolaDoctor is not an appetite suppressant, so each person can bring a not so strict diet.
At a cost of 600 pesos (about 45 dollars) and with a distribution that currently only limited to the Mexican Republic, Article provides changes in record time.
"Shall I exercise I can tell you what I want is to have a very strong physically and have consumed amount of calories and fat burners. I have over 12 years training and have not found any burner as extraordinary as this. I can say that in 15 days will be feeling the results, "said the artist.
One of the most notorious cases of the benefits of this product has been the singer Lupita D'Alessio, who has reduced 35 kilos in seven months. The son of the singer of "lies" told us the experience.
- 10 famous teach you how to lose weight
"We started out the spots on television, my mom sees that I am announcing, calls me and asks me a couple of bottles. He took them and begins to consume. When I see her after three months was a drastic change, I asked myself what had been done and he replied that took the pills I sent my mom walks … happy, "he said.
Despite being Ernesto Dalessio the main image to promote the article, it was the case of her mother what really attracted public attention. "The company identified, according to a market survey, people and I had considered myself as a thin person and exercise, but when my mom comes to his testimony the product really takes off".
Thanks to the physical changes experienced "The sleeping lion", many people have been encouraged to buy the product. "Following my mom there and other artists who are already consuming, not to mention the number of people who have nothing to do with the environment and have taken very impressive and rapid changes," he added.
- To lose weight peppers
On the other hand, the singer was concerned about eating habits that lead many people today. "It's such a complicated subject that we are living. We are the number 1 in overweight country, before we thought it was the United States, now is Mexico and especially in children. Is incredible. If there obesity at 10 years imagine how they will be 20 years and I do not want to imagine the 40, "he said.
That's why from a very early age the actor 35 years has sought to keep fit based on a lot of exercise and sport, making these activities a habit, which in his words "I can hardly fail".
"I've been a kid athlete. At 10 years I ran my first marathon of 10 kilometers; I always participated in the famous mini Olympics school at the local and state level. When I went to study in a boarding school in the US I got hockey team. Currently I run and do weights at least one hour a day, "he added.
Similarly it leads a very healthy Pastillas Naturales para Adelgazar. "In the morning I take a liquefied oatmeal, orange juice and as tuna; at noon, a smoothie protein; in the afternoon as chicken, fish and meat with salad and rice; at six in the afternoon, another protein shake at night and a claritas egg with ham, two tortillas and go with pure natural water, "he concluded.
Art and culture
The art and culture of a country are the most important manifestation of this, and the most direct and simple way to meet him.
Both they represent the spirit of the people that inherited and cultivated. In the case of Mauritius the richness of its culture is as exuberant as its nature. It is varied, colorful, large, rich stimulant, peaceful, happy, outgoing and of course rich in mixtures. Miscegenation, as we know, is a constant in the history and life of Mauritius. It is part of their identity, and shape their character.
Its essence is essentially African, but always marked by European trends (Portuguese, Dutch, French and English), also Asian (Chinese and Indian), and Arabs. All this combined with the indigenous culture, the result of all this process influences, called Creole or Creole culture hodgepodge. Let's look at this in different representations. The most significant architecture of mauritius villa rental is the Creole style. It is characterized by its sinuous lines and shapes inspired by nature. It is a distinctive feature of this architecture integration into the landscape, respecting it and making it stand out as important.
The houses are built primarily of wood, facilitating their integration into the middle . Besides the enclave in gardens or plantations is chosen. The predominant architectural structure consists of a courtyard, garden or green space in the center of the building, which distributes space. This space split large galleries that communicate with the back of the house, where the offices are located. The exterior stands out above all the exuberance of their facades.
These facades are painted in multiple colors, decorated with geometric type, making this more profuse in the windows, where it is also interesting to see the work of wrought iron. The greatest exponent of Creole Mauritian architecture is found in the Plaza Weapons of Port Louis. It is a wonderful set of colonial times. In her City Hall, the Library, the Royal College, and the Basilica of Santa Elena they are located. In addition to numerous sculptures of characters relevant to Mauritius.
Music is the most intense expression of the island. Which identifies best. The main Mauritian contribution to music is the Creole sega. It is a dance music, and dance is also called Sega.The instruments used are the ravane, a sort of long drum, like a bow bobre, triangle and serpe, a kind of scythe struck with a metal punch. SEGA is slaving tradition it comes from the custom that had slaves to meet later in the day to sing their sorrows and joys and dancing around a bonfire.Therefore traditional lyrics speak of love, sorrow, and episodes of history. It is usually danced on the beach, shuffling and contorting the body. Sega rhythm is originally from Mozambique, Mauritius each ethnic group has brought his own style. They are very suggestive dances, and in some cases a strong erotic charge.
The art of competing in bodybuilding
The human body is always changing and constantly moving, finally, evolving. Body movement and stress received, will result in some physical changes depend to some extent on the consistency and the load of stimuli in the different body parts.
In recent years, bodybuilding has been booming and more and more athletes practicing the sport. The increase has also been marked in women, in which quality of competing there, also showing great discipline when boarding the platform.
This sport is usually based on anaerobic and consistent in training exercises. It is an activity usually takes place in gyms where he trains sometimes up to twice a day.
Bodybuilding is a physical activity aimed at maximum development of muscle hypertrophy (visible musculature) of human beings. From this point of view, it shares with other sports certain methods and skills, although its purpose is markedly different.
To achieve this hypertrophy, skeletal muscle mass has to be regulated by the balance of protein synthesis and degradation, increased by exercise induced physical activity, causing increased activation of protein synthesis resulting in muscle hypertrophy (Ito et al., 2013).
Muscle relaxation is vital for the process of muscle hypertrophy process. The muscle grows when we allow enough rest to recover from stress and strain suffered in training. Several studies suggest at least 72 hours of rest every muscle, along with a daily sleep between 6 to 8 hours.
Not only the size or muscle hypertrophy is important to succeed in this sport, also works with other components such as muscle definition, muscle symmetry and muscle details.
Another important component in bodybuilding and most demanding of all is food. It is categorized into nutrition and supplementation. Caloric intake; either hipercalórico or low-calorie (depending on the phase of periodization), are based largely on consumption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
This together with training (caloric expenditure), the athlete directly influence what foods have to consume, how much and in what time or time of day can consume. It also stresses that food should not be consumed.
Many countries do not classify bodybuilding as a sport. However, this discipline has all the necessary to be identified as a sport components, since it has: skills, awards, categories, national associations and international federations such as the Personal trainer DC "International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB)".
This sport is distinguished from many sports such as weightlifting, powerlifting, etc. This is because the fisicoculturismo is based on the physical and aesthetic also in the body. Unlike other sports, which seek to improve physical performance as: weight, load, distance, altitude, time, etc.
Bodybuilders have several features and qualities that are very strict to climb the dais. Including: discipline, dedication, effort, consistency, concentration, courage, pride, purpose, etc .; but above all, love for this demanding sport.
Origin and art Fisicoculturismo
Since ancient times, the human body has always been a topic of beauty, power, being the strongest, to go further, to go further, etc. All this to be printed on a drawing, figures, paintings and even sculptures. These artists sought perfection and details in his works, as this meant its authentic stamp.
The body of many men came to be immortalized in these works. Many of them were gladiators and even some considered them as gods by their spectacular bodies and being winners of multiple wars.
Body building has its first manifestations in figures of Greek vases; apparently, hands and weights were used (as a ballast) to perform jumps or exercises to increase strength and length of the jump.
According to Lopez et al. (2010), dates back to the time of ancient Greece and Rome where athletes trained with weight and strength, then compete in the Olympics or fight as gladiators in the arena of the great Roman coliseum.
At the time, bodybuilding was behaviors directed primarily to the development of strength or size with the goal of survival as clear purpose, or as religious rites in concrete festivities.
Like a sculpture, the bodybuilder should be: prepared, molded, sculpted, polished, refined, detailed, etc. To a large extent, it should be a different and unique work to have an authenticity.
Although the human body carries the same limb, muscle, joints, etc .; the difference is the sculptor behind the molded body, which has done so with its unique details, marking his "signature" in the athlete's body.
Bodybuilding looking beyond a physical good; seeks perfection. Like the artist in his proper work; coaches and competitors do working with: muscle size (hypertrophy), muscle definition, symmetry of muscles, muscle details, among other things.
These athletes personify the physical balance by artists and philosophers of the time, who claimed that physical perfection was the most godlike.
Background Fisicoculturismo
The first is the sense of bodybuilder transformation, physical improvement, a body mass while reports will become sculpted, carved, modeling in an act of pursuing beauty (Ferrús Anton, 2005).
In the process of bodybuilding and modern competition, several famous people who were important figures for the evolution of the sport as we know it today.
First, include Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), who was the first to exhibit in showing his muscles.
Sandow is known as the father of modern bodybuilding . He was also one of the first
commercialize mechanical equipment to perform exercises such as weights and pulleys
Bodybuilding had a great impact and popularity in the early (1950 and 1960), since more sophisticated equipment and devices begin to appear. There was also a lot of publicity comic and superhero comics where highlighted the impressive body of these heroes. Also they appear for the first time in magazines and bodybuilding exercises.
The decades (1940-1970), is known as the Golden Age ( "The Golden Age"). It is so called because it was the moment where the fisicoculturismo peaked development and popularity. Further research is also developed in areas of nutrition, supplementation and training.
Vince Gironda, Frank Zane, Lou Ferrigno, Sergio Oliva and for many, the best bodybuilder of all time in Arnold Schwarzenegger: At this time several known figures as they arise.
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Seven times Mr. Olympia champion (1970-7975 and 1980)
For the recognition and impact of these and other bodybuilding athletes after the 70s, they begin to be hired as actors in films. Movies like " The Incredible Hulk" (1978), "Conan the Barbarian" (1982), "The Terminator" (1984) and "Predator" (1987), were successful and were carried out by bodybuilders.
However despite the popularity of the sport and bodybuilding it suffers a decline in the decades of 1980 and 1990.
However, it was not until early 2000 that the fisicoculturismo reprises an increase in participation and popularity of a new group of elite bodybuilders, excelling Ronnie Coleman.
Ronnie "The King" Coleman. Eight times consecutive Mr. Olympia champion (1998-2005)
Modern Bodybuilding Competition
The powers of bodybuilding men and women practice it, so much so that one of the categories is mixed. Thus, bodybuilding is one of the few sports where participation of both genders competing together in the same category.
The bodybuilding competitions are articulated on the composition of poses, body in his statism should captivate a look, body achieves a moment of perfection, as a living statue, as a body worthy of being immortalized in a portrait. Metaphor of a embalmed body you want while parading and death. Body that exists because other looks. (Ferrús Anton, 2005).
This sport is divided into two tests: compulsory poses and free poses.
In testing mandatory or compulsory poses are important general shape and form of the different muscle groups. Judges should favor competitors with harmonious physical and classic, also looking good posture, athletic disposition and correct (good constitution, broad shoulders, high chest, physiological spinal curves, limbs and trunk in good proportion, straight legs, etc. harmonic structure ).
In addition, good skin tone without spots, acne or tattoos, which are considered by the judges as skin defects, well-groomed hair, shapely feet and fingers, etc.
The athlete has to prove its muscles and convince the public and the judges that is the best of all body with a bloated body structure, symmetrical, detailed, etc.
The other test in bodybuilding poses are free. Judges can study in this test, muscular deployment within an artistic, well-choreographed with music at the discretion of the athlete or coach routine. The duration of this test is approximately one minute.
This routine should be a series of beautiful movements and the same competitors have to show all aspects of their physical: front, side and back. Each athlete is free to perform the poses and in the order they want them. These poses are performed in an authentic and original form, thus using their artistic to show in this way the seal body with a unique style and skills.
The Cuban Sergio Oliva posing in the free category
Coaches of other sports, should emphasize some of the methods that are carried out in bodybuilding, mostly during the early stages of periodization.
First, bodybuilding training, provides an excellent method of muscle hypertrophy. This training method is recommended for sports that require the recruitment of many muscle fibers to improve the strength, power and muscular endurance.
However, in water sports it is not advisable to perform many practice sessions with targets muscle hypertrophy, because the weight of muscles affect to some extent the aquatic athlete in competitions requiring physical execution in the shortest time possible (eg. 100 free meters).
Second, bodybuilding provides tools for good muscle symmetry. This helps muscles are tightly balanced, thus preventing muscle injuries by muscle imbalances.
Thus, other sports can be found in bodybuilding alternatives for their athletes are the most possible fit for competition through muscle symmetry, since sports require all your muscles are working in unison and harmony.
Third, bodybuilding is one of the few sports that are governed by a strict regimen of diet, nutrition and supplementation. This aspect of food is of vital importance, since a lapse in what they consume or ingest, can positively or negatively affect the body composition of the athlete and the result of athletic performance being performed.
Thus bodybuilding provides guidance on how to feed the athlete in the different phases of periodization. Although this varies in each sport, as the food is not as strict as in bodybuilding, we nevertheless bodybuilding brings a discipline on the amount and when the athlete should or should not eat certain foods.
The goal of the bodybuilder is up to the stage in the best possible condition. The bodybuilder, not necessarily going with a mindset to get the first place in its category rather have a mindset to look better every time you go up on stage as their greatest opponent is the same athlete.
Finally, for the bodybuilder, this sport is a healthy lifestyle because it involves discipline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These habits are based on intense physical exercise strict in nutrition and specific nutrition, and with a mature mental and emotional preparation to meet the demands of the sport; not only physical but also the mental demands.
Accounting is: Art, Technology or Science?
This is a question that has been raised over time in the accounting profession. In recent years there have been many proposals to consider Online bookkeeping services as a science seeking to escape the ghost of technical qualification.
Accounting is not art, because it is not based on the inspiration of a person or a subjective fact situations that ultimately can not be given at the time of the accounting process; art feature is the result of aesthetic with which the books, carried manually. Currently an information system dispenses with these characteristics.
The definition of art, according to what is stated in the 22 th edition of the Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, is: "Of or pertaining to applications of science and the arts"; which implies a reliance on science or art, the latter possibility is ruled out due to what is stated in the preceding paragraph.
There would be the possibility that accounting is assumed as art or science, if the first (technical) then we would ask Is the application of that science ?, which would imply an error by lowering the accounting knowledge to a level of discipline or branch, which in the case of accounting we have for example: bookkeeping, commercial documentation, etc. The technique when an application involves the repetition of a designated process, the latter being one of its most important features.
So we have at this point to draw the Accounting as a science, which has been one of the most defended proposals in different international conferences through research, looking from different perspectives (functionalist, structuralist, etc.) give the character of science which so far it has failed to generate a uniform or a statement about by the accounting profession judgment.
It is difficult for an accountant noted that accounting is not science, to some extent could be taken as a heresy, but we can not force a position on the search for a categorization of accounting knowledge which would generate a difficult position to defend, as is it happens when it comes to support its science character.
Ten films to understand ten great artists
Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Turner are among the great artists whose lives, often intense and tumultuous, have been reflected on the big screen. The cinema, as an educational tool and disseminator, is an excellent resource to bring your students to these creators and explain aspects as their sources of inspiration, its working methods or society in which they lived. It also allows you toapproach the artistic movements in which they were locked and its key features. We recommend ten films to introduce in class ten great artists and pique the interest of your students for their work, we also recommend to see movies on projectfreetv for the best experience.
1. the agony and the ecstasy (1965), by Carol Reed. Adaptation of the novel by Irving Stone, the film reflects the complicated relationship between Miguel Ángel and dad Julio II during the decoration of the Sistine Chapel, a work which would mark their lives and become great reference of the Renaissance.
2. Goya's ghosts (2006), Milos form. Set in the late 18th century Spain, the film tells, through the eyes of Goya, the turbulent events that marked this era: the end of the Spanish Inquisition, the invasion of the Napoleonic troops and the restoration of the Spanish monarchy. The film shows the persecutions and processes where the great painter would be involved.
3. Mr. Turner (2014), Mike Leigh. Excellent film about the life of the Romantic painter Joseph Mallord William Turner, the film illustrates the passion with which the British artist, "the painter of light", dipped in their work. The film includes numerous details that can help you explain to your students his working method, the characteristics of romanticism, or the context in which is part of his work.
4. Renoir (2012), from Gilles Bourdos. The last years of the Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir are portrayed in this film, which focuses on the relationship of the artist to his young Muse Andrée Heuschling. Cheerful and determined, Andrée would also mark the life of his son Jean, who eventually became a renowned filmmaker. The film can help you explain the use of light in the paintings of Renoir.
5. the crazy red hair (1956), by Vincente Minnelli. Based on the novel by Irving Stone, the film shows the tribulations of the painter Vincent van Gogh postimpresionista, their experiences, the relationship with other artists of the era, like Gauguin, the link maintained with his brother Theo, and his ideas on painting.
6. Camille Claudel passion (1988), by Bruno Nuytten. This French drama illustrates the life of the great French sculpture of Camille Claudel, his relationship with his master and mistress Auguste Rodin and the obstacles that had to face as a woman and artist in his time.
7. the Picasso mystery (1956), by Henri-Georges Clouzot. Through this documentary about Picasso, you can show your students how worked in his study the great artist from Malaga.Although the film can full be somewhat monotonous, some fragments may serve to explain the process of creating their works.
8. Frida (2002), by Julie Taymor. The film chronicles the life of the Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo and her marital relationship with the painter Diego Rivera. It can help you show your students the links between its life, its joys and sufferings, and his work
9. Pollock: the life of a creator (2000), Ed Harris. Ed Harris stars in and directed this film about the life of American painter Jackson Pollock, great reference for abstract expressionism. The film will allow you to explain to your students the complex personality of the artist, his almost physical relationship with painting, and his invention of the technique of dropping. In the film are also artists as Lee Krasner, painter and wife of Pollock, and Willem de Kooning
10. Basquiat (1996), Julian Schnabel. This film about the postmodern and neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat can serve to bring your students to contemporary art. Sure that you will be interested to discover how this artist of New York used their skills to make graffiti as the basis for his artistic work. In addition, the film shows its relationship with urban art and culture, hip hop, breakor independent film. Watch it also on couchtuner.
What do you think of these films? Have you ever seen them? Do you know any more? Cheer up, recommend it and share these in your social networks.
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Digital management: the art of the business in the Internet era
Nobody can deny the impact that Internet has had on society. Impact more than evident in social life, and interpersonal relations, as well as in more formal communication.
The mail traveled almost to fax (today only kept as back-up for exceptional cases).
And it is common that people of almost no computer training, can chat with relatives in another continent.
But apart from the extension of the social or recreational use, we notice that in the majority of Latin American SMEs (in the region share the problem), the use of digital tools applied to the management itself, is extremely limited.
The majority of companies (say 98% of SMEs) possess PCs, usually working in network.
Almost all of them use also any management system, mainly applied to administrative work: billing, cobranas control, accounts current, etc.
But many managers have assimilated and used in regular, effective, technological resources in their work?
Much less 15% (we conducted a survey among a hundred of SMEs in Buenos Aires, and while the sample is not significant, it gives an indicator.
What do we mean with technological resources applied to a model of management Digital?
Undoubtedly, all useful tools, which together, lead us to a new management model, which can be independent of your location physical as never before in history, and at the same time, focus on interpersonal relationships, since the information is automated… with a noticeable improvement of the productivity in the upper levels of the company.
The appropriate application of these tools is in the reduction of employees times. Coordinate a meeting for example, takes more than half an hour managerial man to arrange time and place. A shared and automated in your alerts agenda this reduces to zero.
AN elaborate budget into a spreadsheet, then presented in a room, proyectandolo from an Excel so others formulate comments and then rectify it… It is a gigantic waste of time. The same worksheet shared, with the participation of the relevant operators, working simultaneously. There is no event. Work is finished for final version, on the same day it began. Avoiding at least 20 hours of management. (5 managers to 4 hours each).
Let the sum, we multiply by the number of activities that take place in a month, and you will see that managerial salaries are wasting on trivial issues, for which there are already adequate technical solution.
The curious thing about the case is that in the majority of cases the infrastructure already exists, digital tools and applications are free or affordable, and almost no additional cost to carry an enterprise digital management model.
Then, where is the difficulty?
Mainly in the training of managers, specifically in the use of new technologies.
Many of them, were left out of the technological model and reject it, but at the same time have great managerial qualities in the management of Your Business Digital, which are invaluable.
On the other hand, we have a generation of new, very familiar with the technology, but not yet formed in the "core" of the management, and that you can easily lose the "focus" of the business.
But there is something else: the training alone is not sufficient. In many cases, the tool is known and is not used.Therefore a prerequisite (and may I assume) prior to any activity is to recompose work discipline at senior levels of the company.
The final answer depends on an intense training effort, within the framework of a solid work discipline, which in many cases we have reconstitute from scratch, as we saw in these years of professional work.
The challenge we have ahead, it is merging two cultures, taking the most profitable part of them, in a process of transformation that can be more or less prolonged, but (on the basis of training and discipline of work) can lead to the SMEs to the level of competitiveness that this 21st century allows us to.
Ancient Egypt to Manhattan in the XXI Century: dogs in art
The Super Dog Art Today blog highlights,best supplement for my dogs joints and rescues paintings, photographs and various works of art featuring dogs.
And now its author, Moira McLaughlin, has created this video which is van metamorphosis dogs over 5000 years of art history. Very curious:
Here you can see which are the boxes that appear in the video. In the photo, Pointy, the dog that John Singer Sargent pinto for Louise Burckhardt, a female with which he maintained a romance.


text: 05 Jun Sexual Assault Prevention with Jocelyn Hong Ms. Jocelyn Hong recently graduated from Emory University with a degree in Sociology, Magna Cum Laude. For her undergraduate honors thesis, Ms. Hong developed and evaluated an intersectional sexual violence curriculum for the Sexual Assault Peer Advocates (SAPA) and the Respect Program of Emory University. During her time at Emory, Ms. Hong served as a Co-President of SAPA and as a member of the Emory University Senate Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Violence.