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Success stories are what we do at Sirens & Titans
David Baar
I've been training with a Jacques for 2 months now and am seriously impressed by the progress I have made. I would describe myself as the typical traditional cyclists, who loves to climb and hence is almost 'scared' of lifting weights. However, I do have an open mind and once I was introduced to Jacques Maximum Overload Method I knew that if I wanted to break the stagnation of the last year and get to a new level, I had to try it out. The immediate results were amazing, after 3 weeks I set a new w/kg personal best for a 1-min effort, 5% higher than what I tested just the weekend before Jacques started my training. The next eye-opener was another 3 weeks later, when I lined up for the Taiwan KOM Challenge, which features probably one of the toughest climbs on this planet. Continuously climbing from sea level to 3,275m, the last 10km are the real test of mental and physical fitness. This last stretch of the 85km climb features gradients as high as 27% and averages around 15%. It was brutal and beautiful at the same time. The best part was the confidence I gained after I went over the first steeper part and realized, that after four hours of climbing, the power was still there to push through, even if it was getting steeper and steeper. This was new to me, and I solely attribute that to the maximum overload approach, as that is exactly what we focused on. After this realization I couldn't wait to get back to Los Angeles and to continue my training with Jacques in preparation of the 2017 season. If the first 6 weeks are an indicator, it should definitely be a real good one. At this point I'm 2 months into my training and the improvements occurred exactly as predicted by Jacques: power is up, body weight remains the same, and climbing never felt as awesome!
David Baar
Professional Cyclist
David Zabriskie
I was so lucky to have found Jacques. I have seen a lot of coaches during my career as a professional cyclist for 15 years. I am a six time United States Time Trial Champion, have raced the Tour de France seven times and participated in 13 Grand Tours. During that time, I have seen a lot of coaches; however Jacques presented me with a unique method for training and an impressive understanding of the underlying physiology at play for both on and off the bike. He is an incredible asset to any athlete at any level. He was immediately able to target the areas I needed the most concentration and I saw an improvement almost immediately. My power improved dramatically and my ability to hold power up a climb increased substantially. He is a strength and conditioning coach that has a tremendous understanding of what an endurance athlete needs to succeed.
David Zabriskie
Professional Cyclist
6 X USA TT Champion
During 2013 Jacques was David Zabriskie's strength, conditioning as well as his cycling coach.
Sirens & Titans Fitness combine a focused and educated approach to fitness and training. I think that their method is particularly successful if you happen to be a person that excels with a very structured training program, and/or are a person looking to supplement whatever sport you practice, with weight training.
I wanted to train with Jacques, because of his knowledge around weight training, and how best to tailor it to my hobby, cycling. What S&TF brought, beyond that expectation, was a structured approach that would help me manage my diet,and a thorough analysis of body fat composition, flexibility, strength, power, etc. Their monitoring of food journals, and weekly feedback provided an eye opening experience. They will work with you to find things that you enjoy eating, that fit with your goals. Since starting with S&TF, my weight loss has been steady.
The work Jacques has done with me has been focused on strength, power, and more specifically, maximum sustained power. Jacques explained the different between strength and power, and how he was going to build my strength, turn that into power, and then increase duration and intensity to allow me to hold it as long as possible. He takes meticulous notes of each workout, which allows us to go back and see where I've made the biggest gains, and how far I've come. For me, the biggest results we've produced lie in this maximum sustained power range. I can push on the peddles harder, for longer, as a result of training with Jacques. For a cyclist, there is no greater tool.
The staff at S&TF are polite, friendly, and professional. It is clear that their goal is to help you achieve your goals, and they work hard at it. They tailor their method of communication to your convenience, whether it be a text message, email, or phone call. They are flexible, fair, and always happy to see you.
The coaching staff has specific knowledge on a number of sports. If you seek them out, they will make you better at whatever you do. Of the people I've met in the gym, there have been cyclists, runners, track runners, swimmers, crew, triathletes, basketball players, and probably many others I'm missing. However, I think this gym would be ideal for a person looking to take any athletic training to the next level. I could imagine a huge benefit for a golfer, or softball player here. Jacques picks apart the sport, determines what a person would need to be better, and tailors a workout to make that chance.
All you weekend warriors, this is the gym that is going to give you an edge on your competition.
Brad W.
I am 62 and an active participant in the USATF Masters Division normally running middle distance events. I compete as a member of the SoCal track Club and most recently won a silver medal in the 4 x 800 relay at the National Masters Indoor Meet in Boston in March 2014. Longer term, I am interested in running shorter, sprint distances and started working with Jacques DeVore at Sirens &Titans Fitness, since April 2014, to improve my speed and power and am very pleased with the results in the six months of training.
Jacques and his team understand my objectives and have developed a program designed to achieve them. S&TF does not promote a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all approach. Individual attention is a hallmark of the S&TF approach and method. Right now my weekly regime consists of three 30 minute VersaClimber cardiovascular sessions, and two or three 45 minute Elite Workouts consisting of strength and power training sessions for upper body, legs and core.
The VersaClimber sessions include about four or five different routines that are rotated over a two week cycle and provide an intense, non-impact cardiovascular workout that, depending on the routine, emphasize aerobic or anaerobic development or both. They are a great supplement to the 3 days of actual running/road work I do. There is no question that my anaerobic fitness has improved as a result of the VersaClimber workouts and without the pounding of actual road work.
The Elite sessions cover strength, power, flexibility and stability and pack a lot of work into 45 minutes. Jacques has state of the art knowledge of the physiology of exercise and fitnessand understands the difference between speed and power and the importance of both. As well, we are constantly working on stability and flexibility as those provide the foundation for strength and power. Not surprisingly, both my gross strength and my power have noticeably improved since I started these workouts. Again, the workouts are individually designed, and Jacques and Coach Rob Robinson pay careful attention to technique and mechanics in the performance of the exercises.
Finally, Jacques understands the importance of appropriate and adequate rest and recovery in the training regime, particularly for older athletes. Yes, I admit I am an "older" athlete. Significantly, I have not lost any time to injury or over-training as a result of any work at S&TF.
David W.
USATF Masters Division Runner
About four months ago my doctor told me if I did not make changes in my lifestyle, I would become diabetic. I was gaining weight and constantly breaking out in acne. As someone who never experienced weight issues as a child, I had no idea what to do. The minimal direction I received from my doctor left me confused and frightened. I tried to eat healthier and started adding cardio to my routine but I was not progressing. About two months later, I had the opportunity to join the Sirens & Titans Fitness two-week focus group last November.
I was extremely skeptical but thought I would give it a try. While the first two weeks were extremely difficult, my friends noticed positive changes in my appearance. I lost almost 3% body fat in my first two weeks! In addition to being incredibly sore, I suffered from intense withdrawals and nausea due to a significantly reduction in my refined sugars and nutrient vacant carbohydrates intake. I went from having 4 servings of some sort of carby food to maybe one serving of nutrient dense carbs a day. I stuck with it and three months later I am impressed with my progress. I have lost about a pound a week, improved my health, reduced my risk for diabetes, gained more confidence and look great!
I attribute my success to the support and guidance I received from Jacques and the team at Sirens & Titans Fitness. Whenever I was struggling or had doubts I would remember what Jacques told us in the Focus Group Orientation, about jumping in with two feet and being committed as well as motivated. My cravings for snacks have decreased and I do not feel hungry all the time like I used to. Jacques has taught me what foods to remove from my diet in addition to teaching me what foods to incorporate so I am not hungry. All of these dietary adjustments have been gradual to ensure they are sustainable life changes.
What is even more incredible is my increased strength. While on vacation I participated in a ropes, rock climbing and zip lining course. Without my training from S&TF I would have never been able to finish the entire track, let alone attempt to try the courses.
I am so happy for the help S&TF has given me to get my health on track, teaching me how to eat properly, and to rely on my own strength to motivate me to accomplish more. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have found this program.
Ariel W.
The Sirens & Titans Fitness program has enabled me to recover power and endurance I thought I had lost ten years ago. I've gained a higher level of sustainable power than I can ever remember having in the past. Their practical application of current scientific principles and one-on-one coaching are elevating my PR's and improving my body composition. And their nutritional coaching is helping me improve my power-to-weight ratio which is key in competitive cycling. I'm making these gains with two intense thirty-minute workouts a week. I prefer to be out on my bike rather than in the gym, but these workouts are improving my cycling performance so much that I dare not miss them.
This is a no-BS program that has net tangible and sustainable results. S&TF is delivering for me. I honestly feel like I've rolled the clock back.
Randy P.
Competitive Cyclist
Fantastic workout at Sirens & Titans Fitness. The owner Jacques Devore put me through the paces in his signature Fubar Versaclimber class. Man, one of the hardest workouts that I've done EVER!!!!!! Talking about getting my heart rate through the ceiling....and THEN SOME. Felt an amazing endorphin rush afterwards and gratitude for the possibility to experience this training first hand. I appreciate the kick in the butt, that was Outstanding!
- Spastic L.
I joined Sirens & Titans Fitness for their very first focus group in Los Angeles — that was September of 2013. Together with a small group of outrigger paddling friends, I continued to workout with Jacques, Jens and Rob throughout the construction process. During the next year and a half we participated in the small group strength and conditioning workouts and even did a month of the Elite Program! Throughout this time my endurance increased, and I got stronger, on and off the water. I became much fitter and stronger than I thought I would ever be at this age (I am 46). My body composition also improved drastically.
Enter, the VersaClimber! The entire S&TF team started telling me that in order to take my fitness to the next level I should consider doing the FUBAR VersaClimber Group Workouts. The mere thought of being on that machine for 30 minutes was more than I could imagine. Mind you, every year I paddle 32 miles to Catalina, which takes 5 plus hours, but I could not fathom what 30 minutes would be like in a FUBAR workout. At one point, I actually told Jacque and Jens that I was afraid of the VersaClimber, and would need a bucket at the end of 30 minutes cause I would be sick for sure!
In February S&TF hosted a lovely event for women only that included a free VersaClimber group workout. Now, who can refuse free? Not me, so I decided to commit to the free 30-minute challenge. I set my mind to the fact that I can do anything for 30 minutes. As I strapped my feet into the climber I nearly had a panic attack, but took a deep breathe and reminded myself—it is only 30 minutes. I will not lie, it was a very challenging 30 minutes, but the coaches were super supportive, encouraging and downright amazing!
When the workout ended, I could not believe 30 minutes had passed! My girlfriend and I stepped off the machine, breathing quite heavily, and immediately said to each other, "That wasn't so bad!" Before we exited S&TF that day we had committed to purchasing a package of 10 FUBAR workouts.
The VersaClimber workouts, which I do just once per week in conjunction with my other activities, have increased my endurance immensely. I am learning how to better control my power output, and pace myself for both distance and shorter outrigger races. While I find the workouts extremely challenging, they are rewarding, and the support of the coaches is phenomenal.
If you are considering the VersaClimber, but afraid of it, I want to encourage you to step up, strap yourself in and remember, "You can do anything for 30 minutes!"
Marni P
One of the best private gyms I've been to as far as some of the best performance exercise equipment, friendly & knowledgable staff and a modern decor. Very clean and easily navigable all the while keeping an atmosphere where the energy is high for an effective workout!
Jacques is the owner & head trainer here and is one of the most passionate & knowledgable person I've ever met in the fitness industry. This place offers personal training as well as high intensity classes with the kick-butt Versa Climbers.
This private gym is definitely worth a visit if you're looking to improve your fitness and reach your goals.
I took the FUBAR versaclimber class with Jacques this morning, and boy is the class aptly named! I was the only one in the class (pleasantly surprised the class wasn't canceled!) so had some very valuable one on one time with Jacques, the owner of S&TF, who also trains elite athletes. Unlike at Rise Nation, the FUBAR class is HIIT focused. Jacques taught me how to maximize my 20/30/45 second interval by not starting out too strong and maintaining the pace and intensity for the duration of the interval. I quickly learned that much of this workout is mental as much if not more so than physical. Do Not Quit! is the mantra on the wall of the class.
Jacques did a great job of encouraging my best performance. He set realistic baselines and goals that I was able to meet and, to my amazement, exceed throughout the class. I won't lie - I was ready to throw up at one point and by the end of the class my upper thighs burned like mad. I work out regularly and am in good shape so I can't remember the last time I was sore from a class. But after this class not only was I hobbling around this afternoon but I'm also starting to feel soreness in my back, as Jacques noted the upper body component of the workout is not noticeable but you'll feel it later.
I absolutely loved my experience today and feel so accomplished! I definitely will be back again soon!
Alison B.
I have been working with Jacques DeVore for about 3 months now. He is very skilled & knows what it takes to reach whatever goal you have. I have a world speed record on a bike as my goal, and my training in the gym is focused on exactly how to achieve my goal. He keeps in contact with me when I'm not in the gym to see how my training and recovery is going to be sure the time in the gym both compliments and supports my training on the bicycle. A true skilled professional trainer that will help you achieve whatever your goal is!
- Denise Mueller
Fabulous workout! Jacques is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. The FUBAR workout is not easy but the trainers are very encouraging, as it takes time to see results. You may be sore after the first few classes, but I guarantee your body and mind will adapt and, as you continue to attend, you will feel better than ever before. By far, one of my favorite workouts.
- Rosie O.
I must preface this review with explaining that I am NOT an athlete. I've never done any sports and was always the last person picked in PE class. I didn't start working out seriously until I was well into my 30s. Now at my age with a busy schedule as well as aches and pains from knee arthritis and an previously injured shoulder, it is most important to me to train smart and efficiency.
There's a TON of fitness places in LA...so what makes Sirens & Titans so special?
What I like in my workouts: EFFICIENCY, personal/individualized attention, personal space, cleanliness, good equipment, hard workouts. I like to go to places where they know my name. I like to have a goal. I don't need the frills of fancy gyms with lights and fancy flooring, peppy aerobics-type instructors on mikes, etc, etc. If you need that kind of thing, then go somewhere like West Hollywood or Brentwood. I love this place because I value my health and time. I've checked out other places but this program is really amazing. The strength training is the gem. They are NOT "fitness classes", they are more comparable to personal training. They are group personal training sessions. At their prices, it is a great deal as you cannot pay this price for personal training anywhere. Trust me. I've had 3 other personal trainers.
This is my home "gym" for the past year as I've come to realize that TIME is my most valuable asset. I dislike big gyms, big classes, crowded spaces with people or equipment close together, running on treadmills, unchallenging or slow workouts, and meaningless exercise. I'm tired of burpees and feel like hour long cardio classes are a waste of time with repetitive meaningless motion that leaves me at a higher risk of injury if I do them incorrectly which is more likely with stress and fatigue or just simply being unaware of incorrect form. I've also learned that it's simply not true that you can "just exercise" to get in shape. I used to exercise "all the time"...and I was also exhausted and got sick all the time. For real lasting change that limits injury, it's important to stick to something and have a tailored program that safely progresses you in a safe environment.
If you are on CLASSPASS, try out the FUBAR class. I pay full price for the elite sessions (2-3 times a week) and combine it with FUBAR classes about once a week. People ask me all the time if I "like" the FUBAR workout at Sirens. I always answer this with hesitation because I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love it because it's so efficient and challenging but I also "hate" it because it's tough. I do the FUBAR classes because it is the most efficient cardio workout that I have ever tried. I hate cardio workouts...but hey, it's only 30 minutes! Trust me, I always want to DIE...but it's worth it! I feel much better afterward. And it's ONLY 30 MINUTES!!!
Whether you're an athlete or a couch potato, this is the place for you IF YOU ARE READY TO GET SERIOUS about your fitness. The trainers Jacque, Jens, and Rob all get really excited about helping their clients reach their fitness goals. I've been amazed as I've seen people's bodies change before my very eyes! Stick to the nutrition coaching! Listen to Jacque (the owner) as he really knows what it's talking about! If you value your health and time as much as I do, check this place out!
- Lisa Yens
David Iglewicz
I contacted Jacques approximately a year ago after reading about his revolutionary weight training method for cyclists. I was astonished and very excited that someone with his knowledge and experience would be willing to work with me.
I have now been working with him remotely for 7 months. During that time I have noticed I am climbing better, and very fast on the flats. The best improvements I noticed was in my seated sprints. I naturally had a nice snap standing, but always had trouble with seated sprints. Now I can do both! It's like I gained an extra three matches to burn during a race! Wow!
The most remarkable improvement is the lack of back discomfort on and off the bike.
With the design of the program I functional became stronger and more powerful human.
Thanks so much,
David Iglewicz DMD
Sirens & Titans Fitness has been amazing for me as a busy mom…I've got two boys that keep me running from pillar to post, a business that I build while they're in school and a very supportive, but also busy, traveling husband. Whenever life gets too packed with events and commitments, the first thing to get removed from my list of things to do is EXERCISE! Well, that is a thing of the past! Enter Sirens & Titans Fitness! The beauty of S&TF is that my kick-ass, core building, muscle toning, heart pumping workout is DONE in a just ½ hour…AND I achieve better results in that ½ hour than I do running stairs or doing yoga for an hour! Thank you S&TF for keeping this busy mama fit and happy!
Maggie O.


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Dodgers crush Pirates; avoid sweep
Ronnie Belliard went deep and drove in four runs Thursday, as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 to avoid a series sweep.
The Dodgers won the game as -145 favorites, and the 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Chad Billingsley went 5 1-3 innings for the win, allowing five hits and one run with seven strikeouts.
Paul Maholm was tagged with the loss, allowing four earned runs over six innings of work.

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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Film of Victor Nieuwenhuijs and Maartje Seyferth. Introduced in movie theaters in 2015, with a production coming from Netherlands. You can watch Cat and Mouse online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Dutch at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2015.
Rating: 5 by 11 users./
Runtime: 90 minutes
Carlijn van Zijtveld, Wilma Bakker, Raymond Thiry, Patrick Linotte, Hilt de Vos, Hendriktje Ruiter, Michael Helmerhorst and Victoria Omelczuk.
90-minute film (full movie) directed by Victor Nieuwenhuijs and Maartje Seyferth.
The original audio of Cat and Mouse has dialogues in or Dutch, it was produced in Netherlands.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2015.
Screenplay written by Maartje Seyferth.
Victor Nieuwenhuijs.
Victor Nieuwenhuijs, Maartje Seyferth, Matteo Lovadina and René Goossens.
This film was produced and / or financed by Moskito Film.
Composed by Jeroen Tenty, Eric Lensink and Rogier Bosschaart.
Reel Suspects.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Cat and Mouse has a duration of 90 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or Dutch in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
See the page of this full movie, Cat and Mouse in FULLTV Movies.


text: Happy thanksgiving all. I have a question. I'm making an apple pie to bring to my moms tomorrow. It has a bottom crust (already made sitting in fridge) and a crumble top. I'm running in a race tomorrow morning, and worried about having enough time to run, get the boys ready, get myself ready, peel and slice the apples, make pie, bake pie and drive an hour to my parents. Can I make it tonight. Even if I just cut all the apples, and keep them in the fridge. Will they turn brown and mushy? I don't pre-bake my crust or the filling. It's just apples sugar a bit of flour and cinnamon in it. Should I prep the apples tonight, or prep the whole thing, but keep the crumble separate, refridgerate them both then bake it all tomorrow. Or should I just prep the whole pie, cook it until almost done, throw it in fridge, add crumble tomorrow and finish baking....help..... Or can I just bake the whole stupid thing tonight, will the top be mushy tomorrow. So many questions on how to do it.


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Fight for Kisses - The funniest movie is here. Find it
A few months ago I came across this great commercial for Wilkinson Sword UK razors. In it, father and son compete for the smoothest skin in order to get their wife's/mother's attention. After discovering the quattro titanium razor, the father now has baby soft skin and is real competition for the baby. When I first saw it, I thought it was an extremely clever ad. Playing with this idea of baby soft skin that women would love; they would love it so much that they would go against their maternal yearnings to touch their guy's skin. Plus, it really made the razor seem awesome.
More recently I came across an ad for Bic razors from France. In it, a baby is suckling on a mans face. While I'm all for a smooth shave, this ad took it a little too far for my liking. Comparing a man's shaven face to a nipple just seems a bit extreme. Plus, its seems like a big claim for such a simple razor.
I think this just goes to show that sometimes a good idea can be taken too far. Yes you want touchable skin, but suckable skin??


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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Scary Scary!
Today is Thursday....Today is Thursday.....
For today's card, I used a new stamp set I got at Susana's from Pink Cat Studio. They're just so cute popping out of this pumpkin with all their candy! As usual, the image was colored with copics and mounted on orange cs from SU, then I used popped dots to raise the circle up. It was a little plain, so I added the black sparkly ribbon which I attached with a staple. If you haven't tried the stapler from CTMH yet, you are missing out - I LOVE that stapler!
Have a great day!
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text: This one seemed appropriate for the day after Valentines, when we usually take some more time to spend it with our SO. It's still covers a problem we have to face it maybe a few times a year and it's harder in the summer, when you can't wear a scarf or a turtleneck. They are ways to speed up the healing process but what to do when you don't have time and you want to cover that love bite/hickey fast? Here, make up is your best friend. And also chokers – this trend has more pros than just looking good. So you woke up with a hickey – what to do now?


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60 reviews from the community
Review of "Freeview"
"Look for Free"
So. Freeview - not convinced yet? Let me try to enlighten you a bit!!
DIGITAL versus ANALOGUE
Firstly, let's go right back to basics. Traditionally, television has been broadcast in an analogue format. Freeview is different, as it is a digital TV service. On a digital TV system, TV signals are converted into a digital format by the broadcaster, transmitted, and then decoded again back into pictures and sound by your receiver. It's a bit like the difference between a vinyl record (analogue, using a physical groove on the disc that mirrors the original soundwave) and a CD (where sound has been converted and stored as digital data).Digital TV has a number of potential benefits. Firstly, it allows space to be used more efficiently resulting in the ability to broadcast more television channels. Secondly, it can produce a better quality picture. It is also combined with extra features such as interactive features and on-screen programme information. You can get digital TV services using a satellite dish, or a cable television company. Freeview, however, offers a digital TV service through traditional TV aerials.
What is Freeview's core offering? Simply, I would say that it offers a selection of extra channels and enhanced TV features with the benefits of a reasonably simple installation and no subscription fee.
The Freeview offering is not for the serious TV junkie. It doesn't (and will never be able to) offer as many channels as satellite or cable. In addition, it is a free service, so you can't expect the same programming as on expensive subscription packages. That said, there is a fairly solid offering on Freeview, you can get some of the popular pay channels if you like, and of course, many of those hundreds of Sky channels are pretty useless!So, what do you get?
Well, I'm sure we're all used to this! It's as on normal telly.
BBC Two is mostly as on analogue TV, with regional variations. Outside England, there are more regional programmes - for example, Wales has BBC 2W which replaces BBC Two for a few hours each evening.
This is aimed at 25-34 year olds, with new comedy and drama (a bit like lots of BBC Two used to be like) and a 10pm repeat of Eastenders. It's where series like Little Britain and Nighty Night started out.
The more higbrow offering from the Beeb, with arts programmes, concerts and films from 7pm nightly. Quite a few hidden gems in there.
The usual ITV service for your region.
A few extra programmes complementary to those on ITV1 (such as more X Factor!), and imported editions of The Late Show. Occasionally a good film too. Also repeats from ITV1.
ITV's new channel focusing on dramas and movies. You know the kind of thing - Frost, Midsomer Murders, Cadfael, Jeeves & Wooster, plus theme nights and specials.
Exactly as you are used to it. Welsh viewers rejoice - you can now receive Channel 4 in Wales and not just S4C!
As on analogue. Seems to have improved a bit in recent months, content-wise.
Daytime channel, specialising in home and gardening programmes, makeovers, health and food.
British-made factual history programmes, with themed weeks focussing on major topics or World history events.
Now starts at about 8pm. Mainstream mixture of gameshows, lightweight documentaries, lifestyle programmes and comedies mostly from Bravo, Trouble and Living TV channels.
Non-stop music channel from MTV. Not a bad mix, with older hits making an appearance at times as well as new music.
Non-stop music channel, this time only current pop music and set up as a kind of video jukebox where you call a premium rate number to vote for what songs you want played.
A mixture of factual travel shows, documentaries and holiday sales. They seem to be forever showing episodes of Airline.
Children's programmes from 7am till 7pm. The usual children's output from the BBC, but more of it!
The BBC children's channel aimed at younger children (and probably us big kids) with Teletubbies, Bob the Builder and Balamory with its very catchy tune!
The BBC's continuous news channel.
Tends to have a stronger UK emphasis than BBC.
Quite an impressive offering, good at up-to-the-minute news.
Does exactly what it says on the tin! Sports news - but no live matches.
Yes, the diamonique specialist is available on Freeview. Now available in Wales too!
BID-UP.TV and PRICE-DROP.TV
TV shopping channels.
Coverage of the goings on in the Houses of Parliament and regional assemblies.
Available from midnight till 6am only.
Only available in Wales. Differs from analogue S4C by being entirely S4C output and no Channel 4 programmes squashed into the schedule at odd hours.
Live coverage of the Welsh Assembly. Sometimes. Not riveting. (Wales only.)
Gaelic programming for Scotland. (Scotland only.)
Apparently "inspiring people to do more with their lives".
Most of us don't bother to get a high-quality radio tuner for our hi-fi. If you buy a Freeview box, not only can you listen to radio channels through your telly, you can also feed high-quality sound through your stereo system and get great radio reception as a bonus.You'll get:
- Radio 1
- BBC Radio 2
- BBC Radio 3
- BBC Radio 4 (FM)
- Five Live
- Five Live Extra (sports events)
- 6 Music
- 1 Xtra
- BBC Asian Network
- BBC World Service
- Kerrang
- Smash Hits
- Kiss
- Jazz FM
- OneWord
- The Hits Radio
- Q Music
- Magic
- Heat
- The Hits Radio
- Mojo
Although not technically part of the Freeview consortium, you can also get some extra pay TV channels through digital terrestrial TV. This complements the free channels and offers you a little bit extra using the same equipment as for Freeview.
The line-up includes E4, TCM, Discovery and UK Gold among others, for a total price of £7.99 a month. It's available to anybody receiving Freeview either with a new box with card slot specifically desigend for the service (Argos have one) or an old ITV Digital / On Digital box.More details from www.topuptv.com or see the promo on channel 36 where Alice Beer will talk you through it! (If you don't have channel 36, you might need to do an "add channels" action on your box to make it pick up the addition)
Freeview also offers:
Increasing numbers of TV programmes (especially on BBC) are available in widescreen.
Services from the BBC, Channel 4 and Teletext are available and look a fair bit nicer than blocky old text (though I do love good old Ceefax!) Subtitles are available and are very clear.
Extremely useful! Pressing the right button on your receiver's remote will tell you what programme is showing now, and what's coming up next. You can also watch one channel and cycle through the information to see what's showing on the other channels.
This is swings and roundabouts. Sound quality is fine. As for the picture, it's a matter of opinion. Certainly, you won't get 'ghosting', 'snow' or a fuzzy picture any more. Indeed, you're likely to get quite a crisp, clear picture. Think again of CDs. Either the signal gets through and is reproduced correctly, or a scratch or something makes part of the disc totally unplayable. With digital TV, you either get a good picture which doesn't need tweaking, or you get nothing (or constant break-ups of the picture, at least).To warn the purists, some of the channels are a compressed to fit into the available broadcast space, with occasional slight distortion on complex images. For example, on BBC Three, the annoying logo in the top corner of the screen may get slightly fuzzy round the edges. Five seems to be badly affected at times, with a slightly blocky picture. It's most noticeable on very large tv screens, but isn't a huge problem and happens on Sky too. It is more than compensated for by the overall improved quality of the picture.
Extremely difficult to advise on this one! Sky works for almost everybody, because it is professionally installed with the right kit pointing in the right direction. Likewise, if you have a professionally-installed TV aerial, digital terrestrial (i.e. Freeview) reception should be possible. However, unlike the uniform Sky dishes, your aerial might be a perfect professional job, an old setup designed with only analogue TV in mind or a cable that's reached the end of its useful life, a cheap DIY job, or a set-top aerial. (By the way, although some houses may need a new aerial there isn't really such a thing as a "Digital TV aerial" - so don't be conned into paying extra just because an aerial's labelled as such!)
If you have a rooftop or loft aerial the odds for picking up Freeview are in your favour usually. The postcode-checker at http://www.freeview.co.uk/ is handy for predicting whether your area should be covered or not, although it's not infallible.If you're using a set-top aerial, or your analogue picture is bad, you are quite unlikely to pick up the Freeview signal easily. I manage with a shabby set top aerial, but admittedly this is in a second floor flat with the transmitter only a couple of miles away.
Best advice is either to borrow a digital receiver from somebody and try it out if you can.Of course, if you are in an area which is covered but your aerial is a bit too rickety, it's well worth considering having it sorted out.
In some areas with a weak signal, digital TV may well give you a better picture. However, if the signal is too bad, you are likely to have the picture "break up" or go blocky on you. Incidentally, this is slightly more likely to happen on a couple of the channels not directly run by the Freeview partners of BBC, Sky and Crown Castle. These include ITV, Channel 4 and Five, all of which use a less robust transmission method than, say, BBC channels. So if you borrow a box to try out, do check the picture on ITV and C4 before deciding to purchase!
Most people will buy a simple adapter (or "digibox"), which I am sure are reviewed elsewhere on Ciao. They've now got even cheaper and you can pick them up for £30 if you're lucky! These are available from all the usual places, such as Argos and Dixons and some of the supermarkets. It's also possible to get televisions with built-in digital capability, though these tend to be more expensive. Bear in mind that, as with a satellite or cable box, most adapters don't let you record one digital channel while watching another digital one.You can now get hard-disc recorders like the Pace Twin which allow you to do fancy things like pause live TV as well as record Freeview programmes. There's also now a video recorder with a built-in Freeview and Sony have brought out a DVD recorder with built in Freeview reciever.
For the most part, yes. This is an inexpensive way to add to your TV channel line-up and get a few extra features. It doesn't have blockbuster movie channels or premium sports events, but then again it is a very different product to Sky or cable. Even if you have satellite or cable, you may well like to use Freeview to increase the choice on a television set other than your main one.
- Getting real Channel 4 cheaply and easily in Wales
- Improving your TV picture in areas with a weakish (but not too weak!) signal
- Accessing national radio services clearly and in stereoRight. Back to the telly....
Al :-)
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paisleyman published 23/04/2006I guess i'm in a fringe area sometimes my picture blocks up. Good and interesting review
Flash-Hammer published 20/11/2005I bought a Freeview box over a year ago, I had to buy an Ariel booster as well so I could view some of the channels in bad weather...It can be a fiddly process to get a good picture some days but a god send as I can't get channel 5 or 4 without it -Flash-
caza_4 published 02/06/2005ver nice review on freeview lol
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The Progressive Patriot Paperback
by Billy Bragg
What does it mean to be English? What does it mean to be British? Is the cross of St George a proud symbol of a great tradition, or the badge of a neo-Nazi?
In a world where British citizens can lay bombs to kill their countrymen, where religious fundamentalism is on the increase and where the BNP are somehow part of the democratic process, what does patriotism actually mean?Our identity can change depending on what company we are in.
For example, someone could describe themselves British to one person, Scottish to another and, say, a Londoner to another, and be right every time.
But problems arise when someone tries to tell you what you are, based on your skin tone, religion, accent, surname, or whatever.
This book is Billy Bragg's urgent, eloquent and passionate response to the events of 7 July 2005, when four bombs tore through a busy morning in London, killing 52 innocent people and injuring many more.
A firm believer in toleration and diversity, he felt himself hemmed in by fascists on one side and religious fanatics on the other.
The suicide bombers were all British-born and well integrated into our multicultural society.
Yet they felt no compunction in murdering and maiming their fellow citizens.
Inclusivity is important, but without a sense of belonging to accompany it, what chance social cohesion...
But where does a sense of belonging come from? Can it be conferred by a legal document? Is it a matter of blood and soil? Can it be taught? Is it nature or nurture? The Progressive Patriot is a book we all need to read.
It pulls no punches in its insights and its radical vision offers a positive hope for a country teetering on the brink of catastrophe.
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- Publication Date: 01/05/2007
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Review by JonArnold
In which Billy Bragg explains why patriotism shouldn't just be the prerogative of the right and why the left have equal reason to be proud of their country. It's a history of English dissent, pointing out that questioning our rulers and standing up for ourselves have always been great British traditions. It faces up to current political issues without looking to provide pat answers. And what makes it even stronger is that Bragg avoids point scoring from obvious targets such as members of the Thatcher government or right wing columnists but undermines them with relentlessly intelligent analysis and judicious research.Instead Bragg outlines and justifies what seems an unusual stance for a high profile left winger to take, and explains it with a fascinating mix of personal and family history and greater historical context. It's always engaging and expertly treads the fine line between oversimplification and too much explanation. Plenty of political writers could learn from Bragg's knack of making political issues relevant, interesting and accessible. Well worth a read for anyone interested in the history of British and English dissent or our national identity.
Review by othurtle
Study on the meaning of patriotism and what it means to him. Brings in surprising amount about history and the development of social care and democracy. Apogee for him is collectivism. He is positive about central planning and governmental provision.
Review by dylanwolf
I've never really had the courage of my convictions to take any political action in support of my socialist tendencies. I'm far too timid, comfortable and risk aversive to take political action on behalf of what I believe in. I'm the kind of wishy-washy left-winger who would be the epitome of Billy Bragg's eternal frustration. Mind you, he has got a talent to go with his politics which gives him a perfect platform. Nevertheless my socialism has always kept me well away from patriotism and the flag, whether the Union Flag or the St George Cross. I haven't got a burning pride in being English, though I do have a glimmer of pride in being from the Black Country. The Progressive Patriot is a rallying call to reassess the history of being English as a socialist egalitarian struggle against the ruling classes. Billy Bragg serves up an illuminating left wing synopsis of English history and states his case for his proud patriotism. It's an excellent read and I enjoyed it a lot even though my cynicism still reckons that being English is a lot easier for a Londoner - too much of our nationhood is centred on the capital.
Review by Partizanmeister
Billy Bragg is a well known singer songwriter and activist, and this is a very personal account of English identity. He examines both the history of dissent in England and his own family history as a way of examining how he came to his own views, and rounds it off with a passionate plea for a proper, modern Bill of Rights in this country as a way of countering the rise of fascist organisations like the BNP (British National Party), who have been particulalry succesful, until recently, in his own East End of London. It's an interesting account of Englishness (rather than what it is to be Britis, for the Welsh and Scots seem more secure in their own identity), but it is rather uneven in the way it is written. At times the account becomes too personal, almost autobiographical, with long sections on the rise of Punk music and his part in the music scene of the time. Interesting in itself, but too much detail compared to the more measured historical analysis of English identity. Perhaps I was expecting more of the latter and not expecting the depth of autobiography, I certainly enjoyed that part more, and became restless when the focus switched back to his own family. Probably this should be two books not one, each one a litle more focussed...
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Azalea Belle Policies and Application Information
2017 Azalea Belle Application Information
Applications for the 2017 Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. Azalea Belles © will be available to high school juniors and seniors on January 24, 2017 from members of the Cape Fear Garden Club (CFGC) or the Azalea Belle Committee. Young ladies desiring to become a Belle should contact a member of the CFGC to ask if they will sponsor you and help you complete an application. Juniors must have a CFGC member sponsor. For Seniors ONLY: If you do not know a CFGC member, you may go to 1309 Honor Lane at 4:00 PM on January 24th. to be interviewed by the Belle Committee and receive an application from them. Please refer to the Azalea Belle policy as posted on this website. Continue to check our Azalea Belles page on Facebook and this website for the latest information on Belle Applications.
AZALEA BELLE POLICIES (adopted 2006; revised 2012)
- The Azalea Belle Committee is composed of members of the Cape Fear Garden Club (CFGC). The Belle Chairperson (1 Chairperson and at least 2 co-chairpersons) usually serve a 2-3 year term during which they oversee and direct the larger Belle Committee.
- The purpose of the Azalea Belle Committee is to assist the belle chairperson with the initial contacting of the belles, the dress fittings, the tea, the rehearsal, the ribbon cutting, and any other activities in which assistance is needed.
- At the January meeting of the Cape Fear Garden Club, the belle applications will be distributed to members of the Cape Fear Garden Club.
- Cape Fear Garden Club members may sponsor no more than 3 young ladies who meet the criteria* specified on the belle information sheet attached to the application. Sponsors are responsible for informing the belle and her parents of her responsibilities to the Garden Club.
- Young ladies applying in their senior year of high school who wish to be belles and do not have a garden club sponsor may apply through the belle chairperson. Her sponsor will be listed as "committee sponsored." This policy allows a more diverse group of seniors to apply who may not know a club member personally. All junior applicants must be sponsored through a member of the Cape Fear Garden Club.
- The belle chairpersons will determine the number of belles needed for each garden tour based on the sizes of the gardens. The number may vary from year to year. In other words, there is no set number.
- Belle applications must be mailed to the address listed on the application and they must be postmarked by the date listed. Applications received after the set postmark date will not be considered.
- Belle selection will be conducted by the belle committee chairpersons according to the following guidelines listed in order of priority:
A) Daughters and granddaughters of CFGC members will be given first priority regardless of where the girl resides.
B) High school seniors who attend school or reside in New Hanover County.
C) High school juniors who attend school or reside in New Hanover County. If there are more junior applications than slots available after placing the above, a random lottery will be conducted from the junior applicants by the belle chairmen.
D) If any slots remain after placing the above, a lottery will be conducted by the belle chairperson from the applications of girls of appropriate age from surrounding counties.
- The belle chairmen will mail acceptance letters to the young ladies who are selected. Letters of regret will be mailed to those not selected. If a young lady is not selected, she will have to go through the application process again the following year if she wishes to be considered. There is no waiting list.
- The belle chairpersons will select the belles who will participate in the special activities (examples include but are not limited to: the Governor's Press Conference in Raleigh, photo shoots for publicity, parade floats, the Queen's arrival, etc.). When possible, daughters and granddaughters will be considered for these activities. However, it is not possible or fair to only place daughters and granddaughters in all of the special activities, so an effort will be made to spread this opportunity as much as possible among the group. Dressmakers and dress colors are other factors used in selecting which girls are selected to participate in any given activity.
- The dressmakers for the belles are secured by the chairpersons annually. The chairpersons and the dressmakers will determine the dates for the fittings. Committee members will assist with the fittings. If a belle has her own gown or would like to have her own gown made by someone other than the designated dressmakers, she will have to have the pattern and fabric approved by the belle chairmen.
- These policies will remain in effect until the committee decides changes need to be made.
* Criteria:
Applications are accepted from young ladies who are in the 11th or 12th grade and who reside in or attend school in New Hanover County. Applications from surrounding counties are accepted, but are not given priority over New Hanover County applicants.
(Daughters and granddaughters of CFGC members may reside out of town and are treated the same as a daughter or granddaughter who lives in town.)
A young lady may only serve as a belle one year.
A young lady who wishes to be a belle may not participate in the Azalea Festival Teenage Princess Pageant in the same year she serves as a belle.
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Treviso pose real test for us as we regroup
While our international teams have been kept very busy in recent weeks, once we finished against the Maori All Blacks, we all took the chance to have some vital down time to get ready for the busy months ahead.
It has been a very intense few weeks for the players here and I have to say how proud I am of the way they conducted themselves, both on and off the field in that time. Then for them to turn that attitude into impressive performances and victories was a real bonus. They worked very hard and they got their rewards - after that they deserved to relax.
But we have all been back together for the last week or so as we prepare for tomorrow's game against Benetton Treviso at Thomond Park. Their win in Italy over the Dragons remains their only win of the season so far, but I think their most recent game against Cardiff Blues is a more realistic way to assess them right now.
In the end they lost by six points to claim a losing bonus point, but they also scored 28 points and earned a second bonus point thanks to four tries. And as a South African native, you don't need to warn me about the danger of taking on Italian opposition after their historic win over the Springboks last weekend.
Since we got back together this week, confidence has been noticeably high in our group. We parted on the back of a memorable win and performance against the Maori All Blacks, a game where quite a few of our team were making their debuts or are still very early in their Munster careers. Despite their lack of experience they still performed admirably and we will need to see more of those traits tomorrow at Thomond Park.
On the international front, I was delighted to see Joe Schmidt's team beat New Zealand in Chicago and they were unlucky to lose out to the All Blacks, who came to Dublin determined not to be beaten again.
From a Munster point of view, it was disappointing that Keith Earls and Peter O'Mahony missed out and that CJ Stander had to leave early, but Conor Murray, Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan all impressed again.
And the week before against Canada, what an occasion it was for Billy Holland, John Ryan and Jack O'Donoghue when they made their international debuts. At various times Darren Sweetnam and Rory Scannell were also deservedly called into the squad and I'm sure when they come back we'll see an added confidence to their game.
This week we have also had confirmation that our away Champions Cup game against Racing 92 has been scheduled for the first weekend in January, which means we will play in the competition for three weeks in a row in 2017.
When tragedy struck us in Paris when Axel died, both the EPCR and Racing were most accommodating in postponing the game. Certainly, going back there again will be a difficult trip for all of us, but we'll face that game with the same attitude we have all along: we will play the game how Axel would have wanted us to.
But before that we have a number of really big games to play first, starting with Treviso tomorrow, where we are looking forward to playing well in front of our wonderful supporters.
Before the break we had generated some excellent momentum in our game and a real understanding of how we wanted to play. That has continued in training this week and we have laid out a game plan for the squad that we hope will see us to the win against Treviso.
There will be nothing straightforward about this game, but the plan is to finish with another four points.
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The Story of Cap & Trade Trailer (2009)
01 November 2009 10 mins
The Story of Cap & Trade is a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the leading climate solution being discussed at Copenhagen and on Capitol Hill. Host Annie Leonard introduces the energy traders and Wall Street financiers at the heart of this scheme and reveals the "devils in the details" in current cap and trade proposals: free permits to big polluters, fake offsets and distraction from what's really required to tackle the climate crisis. If you've heard about cap and trade, but aren't sure how it works (or who benefits), this is the film is for you.
Watch the official The Story of Cap & Trade 2009 trailer in HD below or find more The Story of Cap & Trade videos on Vidimovie.


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21% - Law schools that provide no useful employment information on their website, either because they provide no information at all, or because their data is so misleading or incomplete that it is of no value (or worse, of less than no value).
51% - Law schools that fail to indicate how many students responded to their employment survey.
26% - Law schools that show how many graduates are in jobs that require bar passage.
17% - Law schools that show how many graduates are in permanent or temporary positions.
10% - Law schools that show how many graduates are in full-time or part-time positions.
1% - Law schools that indicated the number of students in permanent, full-time law jobs.
We've heard the line over and over that not everyone goes to law school planning to become a lawyer, plenty of students have other aspirations, or gain them during law school. But, a significant number of students do come to law school hoping to secure full-time, permanent jobs as a lawyer.
How many?
Who knows? It's probably somewhere along the lines of the vast freaking majority. Certainly well north of 1%. There's a reason why bar passage rates are part of ABA accreditation standards, and not CPA examination rates.
Law School Transparency created a list of 19 factors a prospective student looking at employment outcomes would be concerned with. The current ABA questionnaire only meets for of these criterions, employment status, employer type, and location. It also gets a yes for "ease of access."
The new ABA questionnaire adds several factors, including if positions are permanent or temporary, if they are funded by the school, and the size of the law office. It still does not ask for schools to distinguish between full-time and part-time jobs, whether the jobs require a JD or bar passage, or for any salary data. The new questionnaire will meet 9 of the criterions.
Every year NALP collects a large amount of employment data and sends it to schools. This forms the basis of the data schools then send to the ABA and US News, as well as much of the data published on their websites. Only a handful of schools do not participate in the NALP survey. The vast majority of schools have, at this very moment, very comprehensive data about the employment outcomes for the class of 2010. In less time than it takes your Keurig to warm up, they could publish this data on their websites.
The NALP report would provide 12 of the data points on the Law School Transparency Index. Only 6 schools already meet or exceed this number. Every other school has decided to hide employment data from prospective students.
Law School Transparency recently sent a request to all law schools to provide their NALP reports. Many have agreed to do so, and once published, there will likely be increased pressure on other schools to comply.
LST's efforts have been crucial in improving the ABA questionnaire, it is the only organization analyzing the quality of employment data law schools publish, and the only organization actively working to improve the data that's out there. But, they can't do it alone folks. They need funding to keep up the fight. We'd say that we know some of you have jobs and can spare a few bucks to help them out, but there is currently insufficient data to support that proposition.
[Winter 2012 Transparency Index Report]


text: http://www.punchdrunkgamer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376:king-mo-feb09&catid=30:interviews&Itemid=72 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } [FONT=verdana,geneva]Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal - Sengoku VII[/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]By Justin Bolduc[/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PunchDrunkGamer's Justin Bolduc sat down with rising prospect Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal to talk about his upcoming fight against King of Pancrase Ryo Kawamura at Sengoku Seventh Battle, as well as his background, his training partners, and his career. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: You're exploding into MMA right now with big wins over Travis Wiuff and Fabio Silva, and you just picked up your third win. For those that aren't familiar with you, can you tell us about your background? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: Yeah, man. I started wrestling when I was about sixteen. I picked it up fairly fast, my second year I was state runner-up, and my senior year I won the state championship. Then I went to Central Oklahoma, which is a deep Division II school in Edmond, Oklahoma, and I wrestled there for three years. My sophomore year I took second in nationals and my junior year I won it. My last year I transferred to Oklahoma State – the powerhouse, and I was third there and an all-American. I won university nationals in freestyle, third at nationals, and I won a few national freestyle titles. I've done so much in wrestling, I've done so many tournaments and competed with some Olympic wrestlers. The level I was at was so much higher than the NCAA. The NCAA is high school compared to the level that some of us are at, like me, Ben Askren....at that level it is way above the NCAA level. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: I know last year you tried out for the Olympic team but didn't make it. Is that something you'd like to pursue again in the future? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: Yeah, I'm open to that. I'm going to keep on wrestling. I wrestle as a hobby now though, because I love fighting so much more. We'll see what happens. I'm just going to take it one year at a time and go compete. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: You have another tough fight coming up against King of Pancrase, Ryo Kawamura; what are your thoughts on your opponent and what are you doing to get ready for him? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I've been training for him since I first started – I prepare for everybody. This is going to be the King of Pancrase versus King Mo, so its going to be great. I've defeated someone that he lost to in a close fight – Fabio Silva, but styles make fights. He's a tough opponent, but I'm just going to go out there and do what I can do. I'm prepare to go out there and go three hard rounds, or to knock him out. I'm prepared to weather any storm or take anything he can give me, then give it right back to him. I'm prepared for any situation. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: What is the experience like for you fighting in Japan? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I love fighting in Japan. It gets no better than that. [Fighting in Japan] was my dream. I dreamed that I would start fighting in Japan because I saw the big crowds and I like the entrances and the show they put on. That was my thing, when I saw that I was like "I want to be there doing that." I like when people do it big. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: I've heard that you've trained with Team Quest; what has that been like? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: In reality I don't train with Team Quest. I'm friends with those guys, but I don't train with them at all. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: Who have you been training with? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I train all over the place. I train with [Renato "Babalu" Sobral], Benji Radach, Dean Lister, [Jason "Mayhem" Miller] – it is everywhere. I'm a gym-hopper. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: What are some things you want to accomplish this year in MMA? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: Honestly, my goal is to beat all people – all wins and no losses. I want to go out there and put on a great show for the crowd and fight hard. Just go out there and have fun. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: Do you want to fight at all here in America? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: When that time comes yeah, but I'm happy in Japan. When the time comes I'll fight in America – I'll fight anywhere, but I'm happy in Japan. They treat me very well. I'm open to fight anyone, anywhere. People say I have been doing so well, but really you have to start somewhere. I felt good against Travis Wiuff. I wasn't scared and I felt like I was [competing in MMA] for years. With Fabio Silva, I felt great fighting him. And [Yukiya Naito] it was the same thing. You fight everyday. You fight to wake up, you fight to go to work – but a fight I just think is fun. It is a great job so I have nothing to worry about. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: What is the weight cutting process like for you, I assume with your wrestling background it is pretty easy for you? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: Yeah, its real easy. The thing is I don't cut that much weight right now. I only cut a few pounds to make 205. 185 is an option, 205 is an option, heavyweight is an option....I don't want to limit myself to one weight class. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: What is your contract situation like right now with World Victory Road? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I think I have one or two more fights left on contract. After that I'll resign with them, or go somewhere else. Ask my manager Ryan Parsons, that's his thing. I just train to fight. I don't know anything about the business side of things. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: In your three fights we've seen you pound people out. How do you feel as far as submissions go? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: Honestly I'm still learning, but my submission defense is top-of-the-line. I have guys from Brazil like [Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira] and [Antonio Rogerio Nogueira]. I train with David Avila, Alberto Crane, Dean Lister, "Mayhem" Miller, "Babalu" - I train with a lot of the top jiu-jitsu guys. I'm learning and I have an idea of how submissions can work for me, but I'm still getting my feet wet. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: What are some things you like to do outside of training and fighting? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I love going to eat sushi and going to the beach. I like watching TV and movies. I have people like Gabe Ruediger – that guy is my boy. I have a few boys that I like to just hang out with. I like being around people and just relaxing. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: Can you walk us through what fight day is like for you from when you wake up in the morning up until you finally step into the ring? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I wake up and jump in the shower then go get something to eat. I'm feeling great, I'm like "its game time." I feel like I'm ready to go to a football game. I dress up real nice for when I'm going to the venue. I treat it like a normal day like when I go to the club, except when I get to the club I get in my battle gear. I warm-up and after that it is game time. I warm-up and get set up [for the entrance]. I tell the girls I want them doing this and that and being sexy, and after all that I do my walk. [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]PDG: To wrap things up are there any sponsors you want to mention or any final words you want to say? [/FONT] [FONT=verdana,geneva]King Mo: I want to just say what's up to Cage Fighter, Light Force Nutrition, GDP, Kami, Kenny Florian and all those guys in the north-east, the Nogueira's and the people in Brazil that I'm cool with. That's what's up. [/FONT] his wrestling credentials are considering he started wrestling at 16, and who he chooses to train with is as well


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Hi there, I am new to the community, I work for AstraZeneca in the Pharma sector, and am part of our internal BPM network, a bold band of intrepid enthusiasts who are spreading the word around BPM.We have developed a BPM handbook to advise the AZ community on application of the philosophy and are now expanding this to cover more practical "How to" guidance. I am looking at creating some guidance around what a " Role Description" would be for a Business Process Owner and also what a "Set of objectives or targets" would be for a BPO. We have some internal role descriptors and objectives, but I thought it might be useful to reach out via the community to see if there is anything more generic? or even to get a feel for what other industries do? Many thanks in advance if you can help. David


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70.157 Eupithecia dodoneata (Oak-tree Pug) 1853
fw: 8-11mm; Apr-Jun; Crataegus (hawthorn), Quercus (pedunculate oak); common in England and Wales.
ID: Large round central spot; white patch distal to central spot; usually prominent black wedges distal to central spot; black dashes often present on veins distal to central spot; often with orange-brown scales along costa and dorsum. E.tantillaria (Dwarf Pug) has a larger black central spot which lacks the white patch and black wedges distal to it; it's cross-lines are usually more distinct. E.abbreviata (Brindled Pug) has a smaller more elongate black central spot.
§6 St Lawrence, Isle of Wight; 01/06/2014; female; fw 8.9mm
§7 Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk; 09/05/2014; female; fw 10.1mm
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§7 Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk; 09/05/2014; female; fw 10.1mm
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A1 Body Shop and RV Repair
Review for A1 Body Shop and RV Repair
John B. on 01/11/2016
John said his vehicle was delayed by three hours due to miscommunication between the parts department and the business. He was told his vehicle was ready but when he arrived at the business, nothing was done on his vehicle.
Category: Collision
Service Date: 12/10/2015
Review Created: 01/11/2016
This review was collected via phone interview by Customer Research Inc.


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WoW, what a place nestled right at across from the beach. Check in was a breeze once they located our reservation. The Inn was absolutely fabulous. The apartment was well furnished and emaculately maintained. The staff performed exceptionally well. If you are looking for the island experience without having to utilize a passport, come by the Sea Gate Inn on St. Simon Island. You will not regret the experience.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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Apid Point Tracking SystemJafar Sabah
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Point Tracking System (PTS) tracks any type of points or assets for any company. These points can be inside or outside buildings. PTS helps you to track, make inventory and schedule and make point maintenance. Controlling warehouse assets depending on its location inside buildings like room or shelf, or outside in wide area, tracking assets quantity and movements, and also controlling its inspections and maintenance. the outside points can be shown in map. all these steps can be done from web based and mobile application.


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Whitbread forced to apologise after adding PORK to beef lasagne
RESTAURANT group Whitbread has sparked fierce criticism by adding pork to its beef lasagne - without updating the online menus.
Restaurant group Whitbread was forced to apologise after quietly adding pork to its lasagne
The restaurant giant has issued a full apology for the "oversight".
But the mistake could cause outrage among groups who do not eat pork - including Jews and Muslims - whose religions ban them from eating the meat.
Over 250,000 pork lasagne dishes have been sold since the meat was added and served to unsuspecting diners, according to The Sun.
The meals have been sold at the Brewers Fayre, Table Table and Whitbread Inn for the past three months.
In an investigation carried out by the newspaper, a whistleblower revealed food packaging showing that the dish had the hidden ingredient in it.
A source told The Sun: "I spotted the packs marked 'beef lasagne' started coming in marked as 'meat lasagne'.
"I looked at the ingredients and noticed it actually contains pork and beef."
He said he queried it with the manager but they did not care that the ingredient had been added.
The meals were sold at the Brewers Fayre, Table Table and Whitbread Inn for the past three months
Up until Monday, according to the newspaper, the menu still listed the lasagne as being made with beef and waiters had not been told to inform customers otherwise.
According to the description on the box, the ingredients included 8.5 per cent beef and 4. 5 percent pork and the dish was being sold at thirteen Whitbread Inns and 86 Table table restaurants.
Whitbread has now issued an apology for using pork in its beef lasagne recipe without updating all of its online menus.
The firm said that it had updated online menus on Monday despite including the additional ingredient in September.
The move will cause outrage among groups who do not eat pork - including Jews and Muslims
However, the company insists its menus in the eateries had been updated.
The mistake appeared on both Whitbread and Table Table menus online but not Brewer's Fayre.
A spokeswoman said all menus in its restaurants were updated to say "lasagne" to replace "beef lasagne" in September when it changed the ingredients.
She said the online menus had now been updated to reflect the change, and "sincerely apologised" to customers for any confusion.
She added: "We strongly refute the Sun's claim that we have added pork to our lasagne recipe at our restaurants without telling customers.
"We believe that The Sun is using an old menu which has not been in use in our restaurants for some time.
Whitbread said that it has now updated its menu online to show that the meal includes pork
"We changed the menu from beef lasagne to a more authentic lasagne recipe that includes pork in September last year and, at that point, we updated the menus in all of our restaurants to reflect the change.
"As most people will be aware, a traditional Italian lasagne recipe would typically include a beef and pork ragu. We are confident, therefore, that our customers would have been presented with the correct menu when ordering their meal."
She added: "We mistakenly, and with no ill intent, missed updating the website/online menus for our Table Table and Whitbread Inns brands, but as soon as we were alerted to this we corrected them.
"This was a genuine mistake on our part and we sincerely apologise to customers if this resulted in any confusion when they were presented with the correct menu at the restaurant."


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POLICE investigating the murder of a prostitute in 1988 are poised to announce a significant breakthrough in the case today.
Lynette White was found stabbed to death at her flat above a betting shop in Butetown, Cardiff, on Valentine's Day.
The Assistant Chief Constable of South Wales, Tony Rogers, will announce the details of what investigating officers have found and how the inquiry can be moved forward on the basis of these findings at a press conference in Bridgend.
It is thought that DNA evidence will feature in the revelations.
The Lynette White case is one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in Welsh history.
The original investigation led to the conviction of the so-called Cardiff Three - Yusef Abdullahi, Steve Miller and Tony Paris, who were jailed in November 1990. They were freed after having their convictions quashed in December 1992.
In September 2000, a team of 16 officers began a renewed hunt for the murderer.
It was prompted by an independent report by two retired senior detectives from Lancashire, whose review of the case identified new lines of inquiry and new forensic tests which could lead to the killer or killers.
The investigating team was analysing a piece of DNA evidence, taken from Miss White's flat at the time, with the latest forensic techniques being used to extract a profile of the killer.
In 1988, partial DNA profiles were made of two bloodstains found in the room where Miss White was murdered.
However, police eliminated their prime suspect, known only as "Mr X", when it emerged his DNA profile did not match the profiles from the bloodstains.
Bernard de Maid, whose client Yusef Abdullahi was one of the men wrongly accused of Miss White's murder, said last night he hoped today's breakthrough would lead to the killer.
"This was a vicious murder of a 21-year-old," he said.
"She didn't deserve to die and she certainly didn't deserve to die like this.
"I desperately hope this breakthrough will lead police to the person who did it.
"I am confident it wasn't my client. But if the killer is still out there, I hope he is arrested and convicted and I will give the police any help they need with the investigation."


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GROUPS: Ladies Only – All Adults (Mixed) – College & Career Young Adults
TUESDAYS – 9:30 am in the Cole home, Last Days/End Times study for ladies of all ages – using our Bibles as our main resource, we are also using publications by various prophecy scholars. Our recent past study was from the book and DVD by Bill Salus,'The NOW Prophecies,' an in-depth look at Biblical prophecies relevant to our times which are found in the books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Amos, Obadiah, Psalms, and others. Previously, we've studied the Book of Daniel, a DVD study by Chuck Missler, and a DVD study on the Book of Revelation by Dr. Ed Hindson. This group study is open to all; in fact, the information we are studying is available to anyone interested. We dialog and post information on our Facebook Group: End Times' Prophecies Studies. Contact Mary for more details (marycebc [at] gmail [dot] com).
WEDNESDAYS – 9:00 am at the church, Betty McPhail leads a ladies' small group Bible study each week on various topics. Nursery provided.
SUNDAYS – 5:00 pm – This is an opportunity for all adults who are not involved in AWANA or the Youth or College groups to meet in a small group setting to take an in-depth look at the Scriptures under the leadership of Pastor Kenny. We meet in the EBC Library for this study which usually ends within 60-90 minutes.
SUNDAYS – 7:00 pm – The College and Career young adults meet for fellowship, a meal, and time of devotion in the home of Everett and Rachelle McKibben.
ON-LINE BIBLE STUDY – This is a unique Bible study in that its members do not meet in person. Instead, they each do the same Bible study at home on their own time and share on a private Facebook page their thoughts, questions, observations, etc. The current online study is the book of Ecclesiastes. If anyone would like to join they can email Bridget Willeford (bridgetwilleford [at] yahoo [dot] com).


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Labrona and Jason Botkin in MexicoMarch 30th, 2014 | By Aline Mairet | 1 Comment »
This past February a group of Canadian artists including Jason Botkin and Labrona were invited to Mexico to paint at Fiap, International Festival of Public Art, in Holbox. While they where there, they met friends who invited them to paint in Cancun and Mexico City. In Cancun, Labrona and Botkin joined Liz Rashell, a local artist, who organized a mural (below) with the support of the CRAD, Cacun Riviera Arts Destination. The mural above, also located in Cancun, was organized by Leon Alva and painted by local artists Alva, Marisol d'Estrabeau, Carlos Generoso and Canadian artists Ruben Carrasco, Labrona and Botkin.
In Mexico City, Labrona and Botkin had a lot of fun painting a mural, wheat-pasting and exploring the capital. The mural was done at a school. Labrona said, "It was an amazing place to paint because all the children got to see us painting and maybe some of them will be inspired to try art. Also, when we were painting, the teachers brought there kids out to watch and draw."
Photo by Jason Botkin
Category: Festivals, Photos | Tags: carlos generoso, crad, fiap, jason botkin, labrona, leon alva, liz rashell, marisol d'estrabeau, ruben carrasco
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