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THE 23rd National Television Awards are TONIGHT.
Here's all you need to know about the nominees and how you can vote for your favourites…
How can I vote for the National Television Awards?
The final round of voting is currently open via the National Television Awards website.
You can vote for as many categories as you want but you can only vote once for each.
All votes must be in by noon TODAY (Tuesday January 23, 2018).
How can I get tickets for the National Television Awards?
Tickets are available via the National Television Awards website where a range of packages are available.
Standard tickets begin at £22.00 and packages reach as much as £740.00 which includes an overnight stay at a five-star hotel, a pre-show backstage tour, a 3-course meal, a premium seat and the opportunity to walk among the celebrities on the red carpet.
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When are the National Television Awards and where are they held?
The 23rd National Television Awards will take place on January 23, 2018 and the event will once again be hosted at The O2 Arena in London.
As well as awards being dished out to the best talent in TV, the ceremony also includes performance from A-list musicians. Recent years have seen the likes of James Arthur, Fleur East and Sir Tom Jones take to the stage.
The winners are decided by a public vote with the first round of voting currently open.
Who is hosting the National Television Awards?
Having hosted the ceremony since 2010, Dermot O'Leary will once again return to host the National Television Awards.
Dermot took over from previous host Sir Trevor McDonald who had hosted the ceremony between 1996 and 2008.
The first ever National Television Awards took place in 1995 and was hosted by Eamonn Holmes.
What is the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award?
Legendary entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth has had an award named after him in tribute to his 75-year career in showbiz.
Similar to the former Entertainment Show category, the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award celebrates the best in British primetime telly.
Sir Bruce Forsyth's widow Lady Forsyth has spoken out about the award and said: "My darling Bruce would have been both humbled and delighted to have a National Television Entertainment Award named in his honour.
"Entertainment was his life. The National Television Awards always had a special place in his heart because they're the people's awards, voted by viewers.
"The children and I are thrilled his flame will still burn brightly with this new award celebrating the stars of today and tomorrow."


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Metal Gear Solid: Revengeance has been compromised.
The full list of trophies/achievements for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance has been uncovered, and they effectively detail just about everything in the game from boss battles to locations. See below for the list:
File R-00: Status – ClosedComplete File R-00: Guard Duty.File R-01: Status – ClosedComplete File R-01: Coup d'État.File R-02: Status – ClosedComplete File R-02: Research Facility.File R-03: Status – ClosedComplete File R-03: Mile High.File R-04: Status – ClosedComplete File R-04: Hostile Takeover.File R-05: Status – ClosedComplete File R-05: Escape From Denver.File R-06: Status – ClosedComplete File R-06: Badlands Showdown.File R-07: Status – ClosedComplete File R-07: Assassination Attempt.Becoming a Lightning GodComplete story mode on Revengeance difficulty with all S rankings.Steel TailCut off Metal Gear RAY's metal tail during File R-00.No Flash Photography!Destroy all the Gun Cameras in File R-01.Dwarf RaidenIncapacitate all the soldiers in File R-02 using a Dwarf Gekko.A Walk in the DarkComplete the sewer sequence in File R-03 without using AR Mode.Menace to SocietyCut off the finial at the top of the pagoda in File R-04.Great EscapeComplete File R-05 in less than 7 minutes.Surprise Attack!Arrive at the objective in File R-07 without being spotted.Prodigal MurdererDefeat Mistral without taking any damage on Hard difficulty or above.Genius DestroyerDefeat Monsoon without taking any damage on Hard difficulty or above.Truly HumanDefeat Sundowner without taking any damage on Hard difficulty or above.Chosen by HistoryDefeat Samuel without taking any damage on Hard difficulty or above.The Politics of Silencing FoesDefeat Sen. Armstrong without taking any damage on Hard difficulty or above.Anti-Cyborg SentimentDestroy a total of 100 Cyborgs during story mode.The Bigger They Are…Destroy a total of 100 Custom Cyborgs during story mode.Demilitarized ZoneDestroy a total of 100 Heavily Armed Cyborgs during story mode.HerpetophobiaDestroy a total of 10 Gekkos during story mode.SilverbackDestroy a total of 10 Mastiffs during story mode.Extinction Level EventDestroy a total of 10 Raptors during story mode.Pond ScumDestroy a total of 5 Vodomjerka during story mode.Wolf HunterDestroy a total of 10 Fenrirs during story mode.Slider StrikeDestroy a total of 10 Sliders during story mode.Jumping the SharkDestroy a total of 10 Hammerheads during story mode.Looking Out for the Little GuysDestroy a total of 30 Dwarf Gekkos during story mode.Tearing Away the DisguiseDestroy all of the humanoid Dwarf Gekkos during story mode.Datsu RightSuccessfully complete 50 Zandatsus during story mode.What Doesn't Kill You…In story mode, successfully parry 10 attacks in a row in one minute or less.Assassin Behind Closed DoorsSuccessfully complete 30 Ninja Kills during story mode.You Don't Run from ChanceSuccessfully complete 50 Executions during story mode.A Lover, Not a FighterSuccessfully complete 10 No Kill battles during story mode.Assault with a Deadly WeaponDismember three enemies during Blade Mode with a single attack.Rip 'Em Apart!In story mode, kill 100 enemies by cutting them.Love at First SightWhile remotely operating a Dwarf Gekko in story mode, find and communicate with all Dwarf Gekkos.Ich Liebe Kapitalismus!Acquire all customization items.A Big Fan of LeftiesAcquire all enemy officers' left arms.Amateur Radio OperatorListen to most of the codec conversations.PeekabooDiscover all of the soldiers hidden in cardboard boxes.Data MiningAcquire all data storage devices.Humanitarian AssistanceRescue all the civilians.Analysis CompleteUnlock every VR Mission.VR MasterComplete every VR Mission.
It appears that there will be a lot of content including hidden soldiers, data storage devices, and civilizations to save. You'll be able to command a Dwarf Gekko, and there's a mission to escape from Denver. In addition, VR missions will be unlockable and chances are they'll provide a great challenge to players who have perfected the art of Raiden. Well, it looks like Platinum Games have really outdone themselves here.

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Skull and Bones: impenetrable secret society
Skull and Bones Society
Skull and Bones members are elected from the leading elite
With strong members and mysterious rituals, Skull and Bones secret society is always associated with well-kept secrets and conspiracy theory.
In 1918, at the shelter of darkness, Prescott Bush, a student at Yale University, profaned the tomb of American leader Geronimo. Helped by several conspirators, Prescott Bush took the skull and two bones from the skeleton of the famous leader of the Apache Indians and took them to Yale University headquarters.
Here, the skull bones became the emblem of the most mysterious secret society in America's history. Prescott Bush, the father of President George W. Bush and George W.'s grandfather, was a member of this organization.
Along with several colleagues, he was a member of an elite club at Yale University, known as the Skull and Bones Society. Throughout history, some of the most prominent American personalities have been Bonesmen ("people of the bones"), in free translation, meaning members of the secret society.
Members of the organization were chosen from among the best students at Yale. In addition to the men in the Bush family – both former presidents have trampled on Prescott's footsteps during his time at the university – hundreds of government officials were found among the members of the society.
Among them, Secretary of State John Kerry and people in the entertainment industry, such as actor Paul Giamatti (Yale graduate, denied he was part of society). However, apart from notable graduates and a few rumors and legends, there is little known about this shadowy organization.
Founded in 1832, 131 years after the founding of Yale University, Skull and Bones was founded after some secret societies of the day broke into a prize ceremony. In order to overcome the conflict, several members of Linonia, Brothers to Unity and Calliopeea have unleashed and formed Skull and Bones.
William Huntington-Russel and Alphonso Taft took over the task of organizing the society and, together with 12 other members, set up a so-called inaugural group. Since 1832, every spring, society has elected 15 new members.
Since the early 1990s, women are also accepted. Candidates include campus student leaders and important names (children of personalities) from whom society believes it could benefit in the future.
Initiation ritual – an enigma
The process of initiation in the secret society is surrounded by mystery. According to some speculation, it involves occult practices, black magic and even animal sacrifices.
Like all university companies (Yale has seven such organizations), Skull and Bones also has a headquarters. Known as the Grave, the Skull and Bones building is a Gothic edifice without windows located just outside the campus, where members gather for meetings and events.
The grave would also be the resting place of Geronimo's bones (after being stolen by Prescott Bush), the skull of former President Martin Van Buren, and the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.
The secret society Skull and Bones also owns Caprica Island, a patch of earth used as a refuge, a place where members can go on a weekend to "revive old friendships." Against the backdrop of secrecy and elitism promoted by society, Skull and Bones and its members have long been the subject of conspiracy theories.
Skull and Bones is at the center of power
Some argue that the organization was behind Kennedy's assassination, that it was responsible for creating the nuclear bomb, that it was sponsored and influenced by Illuminati, or even exercised absolute control over the American espionage agency, the CIA.
However, no matter how bizarre these theories call, they are not far from the truth when it comes to members of the organization. Let's look at the facts.
At various times throughout history, members of Skull and Bones controlled the largest fortunes in the US: the Rockefeller, Carnegie and Ford families. Also, some members have stepped up their career and occupied high positions in the Council for Foreign Relations and in massive corporations.
And, of course, the most important thing: the organization "gave" three US presidents (William Howard Taft, alongside the two Bush, George W. and his father). In fact, both candidates for the presidential election in 2004, Republican George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry, were at that time members of the secret society Skull and Bones
In the video, both contestants are asked about their membership in Skull and Bones. None answer.
Nobody – never – does not talk about Skull and Bones
Despite the theories of the conspiracy and the accusations brought to them, the "people of the bones" have kept a silent … Grave about what is happening in their sanctuary. Both Kerry and Bush were asked about their work in this society during the 2004 elections, but none revealed anything.
"It's a secret," Kerry said, without developing the subject. In turn, Bush said that "it's so secret that I can not say anything about it."
The reason for this behavior might be that the members of society actually compel to control world politics, or that nothing really worth mentioning in the tomb. Why this attitude? Do members simply enjoy being at the center of some insane theories?
Hundreds of books, documentaries and television shows have tried to find out more about how Skull and Bones work. But the secrecy of the members of this secret organization has defeated every time.
Perhaps the only way to find out about Skull and Bones is to join Yale University and try to become a member of this society …


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Hi everybody, i really need to share this with someone... I have endometriosis and PCO, TTC for 2 years now. Last week, I did 4 hpt, they all came back positive although super faint. Completely over the moon, planning on how to announce hubby, I was super happy.
On Sunday (my birthday!), 2 days after my periods would have been due, I started bleeding and cramping. I went to the doctor on Monday who told me straight away "either you miscarried , or you were simply not pregnant". They did a pregnancy test and said after about 30secs that it was negative, they didn't even check again. Of course I started crying and insisted on having blood tests done to test hcg levels.
They came back positive, so I was right. But I'm still bleeding with big clots. Waiting for repeat blood test results now.
Not sure if I'm still pregnant or if I lost the pregnancy. Feeling really down.


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We have given our accommodation the features needed to make your stay memorable. New Found Place is far more than just a place to spend the night, the stylish furnishing ensures the highest level of comfort in a peaceful rural location.
Polopit Lodge
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Polpit Lodge facing South East is situated on the edge of the Titchmarsh village and surrounded by a paddock and bordered by a stream and beautiful woodland. Only one mile from the arterial A14.
Willow Cottage
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Delightful and spacious one bedroom 17th Century Grade II listed thatched cottage. Achieved the GOLD AWARD for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service 2009/2010.
Colmworth Golf Club Holiday Cottages
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Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club offers two well equipped self catering cottages set in rural Bedfordshire, but still only minutes away from major routes. A1,M1,A14,A6.
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This is a 2 bedroom Penthouse apartment in the city centre of Peterborough in new small high class block. There is a gym, private cinema and jacuzzi in block.
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Cambridge Central Apartment
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Triumph Tiger – 1961
Make: Triumph
Model: Tiger 90/T21
Year: 1961
Date of 1st Registration: 16/06/1961
Colour: SILVER/DARK GREY
MOT Expiry Date: 08/2014
Metallic Paint: Yes
Drive Type: Chain
Start Type: Kick
This beautiful 1961 350cc Triumph, that started life as a T21 has been restored to Tiger 90 specification in the mid 2000s.
The bike was completely restored including:
Engine rebuild,
Silencers and Pipes,
Headrace bearings, other bearings,
Boyer Bransden ignition,
Lights, amp meter, battery, wiring loom, etc.
Wheel rims with stainless steel spokes,
Avon tyres, speedmaster mark 2 front, Supreme 180 rear,
Foot rest rubbers,
Screw set brake shoes,
Centre stand,
The following items have been chrome plated :- headlamp, top yoke and fork shrouds, foot rests, torque arm, engine mounts, rear shockers, brake back plate, mudguard stays and stand, all in good condition.
A lovely old Triumph restored and back on the road, a real credit to its owner.


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Sırameşeler-Acemler Road has been expanded
At the intersection of İzmir highway and Ankara highway there was a traffic jam between Sırameşeler and Acemler especially in the morning and in the evening. This problem has been sorted out by expanding the road. The three-lane-road was added one more lane and it became a-four-lane road. It is between Acemler Köprülü Intersection and Mudanya road, on the route of Bursa-İzmir,Mudanya-İzmir. At the end ,transportation has been secure and net.


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By GUY D'ASTOLFO
A new reality show goes inside the cut-throat world of high-end real estate sales and a Mahoning Valley native is at the center of it.
"Real Estate Wars" pits two teams against each other in a battle to sell luxury homes in Orange County, Calif. Joele "Jojo" Romeo-Watson, who grew up in Canfield, is a prominent part of one of the teams.
The series premieres next Thursday at 10 p.m. on Bravo.
An offshoot of the channel's "Million Dollar Listing," the new series moves the action to what is likely the nation's most expensive real-estate market.
It's an area that Romeo knows well. She has racked up an incredible $400 million in sales since 2011 in the county just south of Los Angeles. That puts her in the top 1 percent of real-estate agents nationwide.
In "Real Estate Wars," she leads Team Relegance against Team McMonigle, which is spearheaded by John McMonigle, her former boss and current nemesis. McMonigle was once the No. 1 real-estate agent in the country but lost everything when the market crashed. He has since been rebuilding his empire.
McMonigle and Romeo mix like oil and water in the sales field, and their rivalry is intensified on the show.
In a phone interview, Romeo didn't mince words about her opponent.
"He says he fired me, and I say I quit," she said. "He's not very ethical. He is a narcissist."
McMonigle's "get the sale at all costs" philosophy doesn't jibe with Romeo's approach of understanding her clients.
"To me, these aren't just addresses," she said. "These are people, and selling their home is just a disguise for a major transition in their lives. They are walking away from holidays and memories for a reason – divorce, death, graduation, a new baby. Once you see it from that perspective, you see that they are people."
Romeo is all about feng shui and the energy of a house, and uses these spiritual elements to make it more attractive to buyers. She also has a flair for interior design.
Like all reality shows, "Real Estate Wars" will play up these and other personality quirks, and the drama that ensues. Romeo's style is in sharp contrast to the all-business, dressed to the nines McMonigle, as they square off amid a backdrop of luxurious homes.
But Romeo said she also keeps it real with qualities straight out of the Mahoning Valley.
"I am super down to earth," she said. "You can take the girl out of Ohio, but you can't take the Ohio out of the girl. You will see a super-feisty Jojo, but there's also that very authentic down to earth person. I bring a lot of my Ohio mentality to it, to life behind 'the Orange Curtain'," as she calls the Orange County lifestyle.
Romeo is a graduate of Canfield High School and is still a rabid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. She attended Bowling Green State University and still has plenty of family in the Mahoning Valley.
Romeo moved to Orange County in 1991, where she finished her degree at the University of California-Long Beach.
"I wanted to get away from the cold weather, so I drove here," she said. "I worked my way up. I was working two jobs and I had two kids by the time I was 24, and no family out here."
Getting into real estate was a natural decision for her. "I knew from the minute I was born that I was born to be in sales," she said.
Romeo credits the Youngstown work ethic for her success. "Ohio taught me a work ethic. When I moved to Orange County, I realized it's so laid-back here that if I add that work ethic, I would kill it."
In addition to her amazing career, Romeo is the mother of three children and two step-children, who range in age from 11 to 25, and calls them her greatest success. She's also a leader in the Orange County business community and enjoys inspiring women to succeed. Her activities include coaching a women's empowerment group.
When she was approached to be on "Real Estate Wars," she jumped at the opportunity.
"I feel that it is so that I can inspire others," she said. "It's also good for business, but I know there is another purpose."
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Need a Bass Fishing Fix? This Video Will Scratch the Itch!
Is the snow still flying and water still too hard for bass fishing in your area?
Are you itching to toss out some crankbaits or rigs and hook a largemouth?
Check out this video from Tennessee for some hog fishing action.
It's warm enough in the Volunteer State to get out to a bass fishing pond and the angler in the video is using a head-mounted camera, so it's almost like being there.
A couple casts in, and he's already reeling in a fish. Talk about getting that bass fishing fix.
While it's not the same as doing it yourself, at least it might help you get over the shakes until the weather cooperates in your area.


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text: As children, many of us went through phases where we wanted nothing more than to play. (For some of us, those phases lasted throughout our entire childhood.) Of course, we know that play ignites creativity, but at some point, we start straying from this creativity, and it can be a challenge to re-ignite it. Thankfully, Korean author Young-ha Kim is here to help deliver the creative jolt we all occasionally need.


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No matter how good your local bakery is, we are sure they can't bake a cake even remotely as awesome as this one! Conservators in Antarctic stumbled upon a rusty tin case inside a hut and found a fruit cake in pristine condition!
This 'indestructible' cake, as it's being called, was made 106 years ago. It withstood the harsh conditions of the Antarctic to be found in 'almost' edible state. According to the Antarctic Heritage Trust, this cake was a part of the Terra Nova expedition which dates back to 1910.
The cake, made by a company called Huntley & Palmers was found intact with its paper wrap. The program manager Lizzy Meek said "With just two weeks to go on the conservation of the Cape Adare artefacts, finding such a perfectly preserved fruitcake in amongst the last handful of unidentified and severely corroded tins was quite a surprise," in a report by the Antarctic Heritage Trust.
Fruit cakes are quite popular among expedition groups due to their high energy content. Other than the fruit cake, a slab of butter and bottles of ketchup and relish was found. The hut, built by Captain Scott from the Terra Nova expedition, was renovated to its original state by the conservationists of Antartic Heritage Trust. They hope it'll attract more tourists to the place.


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Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018 07:52am
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Front upper suspension arm for GTX and GTXE made from super-tough, high-tech composite material. Specifically designed for the GT platform, featuring a lower caster angle that provides more steering and less tire wear. More precise steering in corners. A "must have" option part for every GT racer who wants to significantly improve the handling of their car.
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But no, Nikon and Canon again presented its full-frame "buttercake". And there are active rumors of Panasonic… to put up with the domination of Sony in its same niche mirrorless cameras for professionals in the field of photo and video one, as it turned out, not ready, and look from the height of his "mirror" success is not obtained. Nikon spoke first, presenting the new Z Nikon mount lenses and two cameras on its basis: Nikon Z6 and Z7. I already told you about their first impressions of these cameras, it's time for a more comprehensive discussion. First of all about the flagship model Z7, and Z6 but will be mentioned – the camera was also in our hands, so we offer you to get acquainted with the examples of shooting at it. The main part of the work on the Nikon Z-series – new-mount Z-mount. It is the largest mount lenses on full frame cameras today – its outer diameter is 55mm, inner – 49 mm (for comparison: inner diameter Sony E-mount is 46.1 mm, Nikon F-mount is 44 mm). Already checked – Yes, the matrix medium format theoretically be placed in his ring. Of course, for the new mount to the start of sales of the cameras trained a little directly suitable lenses: 24-70mm ƒ/4, the 35mm ƒ/1.8 or 50mm ƒ/1.8 m. In the future we plan a big expansion of the family, more about that I will discuss below. Meantime, to cope with the problem by means of an adapter FTZ on Nikon Z-series can be put under the optics F-mount lens with the preservation of stabilization and the autofocus. Nikon Z7 is positioned as an uncompromising professional camera, original, SLR analog Nikon D850 – at least the sensor used here is exactly the same resolution (45.7 megapixels) – with a high-speed burst shooting (9 frames per second) and the use of hybrid autofocus with 493 points. Direct competitor – the Sony a7R III. Nikon Z6 – his younger brother, with a 24.5-megapixel sensor, autofocus using the sensor 273, but increased up to 12 frames per second burst speed. Its direct competitor – the Sony a7 III. ⇡#Specifications Nikon Z7 Nikon Z6 Nikon D850 Sony a7R III Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Image sensor 36 × 24 mm (full frame) 36 × 24 mm (full frame) 36 × 24 mm (full frame) 36 × 24 mm (full frame) 36 × 24 mm (full frame) Effective sensor resolution 45.7 megapixels 24.5 megapixels 45.7 megapixels 42.4 megapixel 30.4 megapixel Image stabilizer 5-axis 5-axis no 5-axis no Mount Z Nikon Z Nikon Nikon F Sony E Canon EF Photo format JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF) JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF) JPEG (EXIF 2.31, DCF 2.0), RAW (NEF) JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW (ARW) JPEG (EXIF 2.3, DCF 2.0), RAW, RAW Dual Pixel Video format MOV, MP4 MOV, MP4 MOV, MP4 XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 MOV, MP4 Frame size To 8256 x 5504 pixels Up to 6048 x 4024 pixels To 8256 x 5504 To 7952 × 5304 pixels To 6720 × 4480 pixels Video resolution Up to 3840 × 2160, 30p Up to 3840 × 2160, 30p Up to 3840 × 2160, 30p Up to 3840 × 2160, 30p Up to 4096 × 2160 pixels, 30p Sensitivity 64-25 600 ISO expandable to 400 32-102 ISO 100-51 200, expandable to 50-204 800 64-25600 ISO expandable to 32, 51200 and 102400 100-32000 ISO, expandable to 50, 51200 and 102400 100-32000 ISO expandable to ISO 50, 51200 and 102400 Shutter Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 – 30 s; long (Bulb); Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 – 30 s; long (Bulb) Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 – 30 s; long (Bulb) Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 – 30 s; long (Bulb) Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 – 30 s; long (Bulb) The burst speed Up to 9 frames per second Up to 12 frames per second Up to 9 frames per second with battery EN-EL18b installed in the battery pack MB-D18; standartnoi picking – up to 7 frames per second Up to 10 frames per second with electronic shutter up to 7 frames per second in normal mode, up to 4.3 frames per second in Live View mode with servo focus Autofocus Hybrid (contrast + phase), 493 points Hybrid (contrast + phase), 273 points Phase (Multi-CAM 20K), 153 points, of which more than 99 is cross-type; contrast focusing in Live View Hybrid, 399 points of phase AF full frame; 255 points of phase AF + 425 points contrast AF Phase, 61 point, of which 41 are cross type Dual Pixel CMOS AF focusing in Live View Metering modes TTL-sensor: matrix, center-weighted, spot, for bright areas TTL-sensor: matrix, center-weighted, spot, for bright areas TTL-sensor, 180 000 points: matrix, center-weighted, spot The measurement matrix, 1200 zones: matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot for standard/large plot, averaged for the entire screen, in the brightest region TTL-metering in 252 dots: evaluative, partial, center-weighted, spot Compensation ±5.0 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV ±5.0 EV in increments of 1, 1/3 or 1/2 EV ±5.0 EV in increments of 1, 1/3 or 1/2 EV ±5.0 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV ±5.0 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps Built-in flash No, X-sync 1/200 s No, X-sync 1/200 s No, X-sync 1/250 s No, X-sync 1/250 s No, X-sync 1/200 s Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5; 1; 2 or 3 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5; 1; 2 or 3 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5; 1; 2 or 3 2 s, 5 s, 10 s; the self-timer to shoot with exposure bracketing; auto-timer for continuous shooting (3 shots) 2/10 with Memory card Slot for XQD/CF-Express Slot for XQD/CF-Express The XQD slot + slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC type UHS-II) Two slots compatible with Memory Stick (PRO, Pro Duo) and SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS type I/II Slot for CF type I (UDMA 7 compatible) + slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC type UHS I Display Touch tilting LCD, 3.2 inches, a resolution of 2.1 million pixels Touch tilting LCD, 3.2 inches, a resolution of 2.1 million pixels Sloping touch LCD 3.2 inches, resolution 2.4 million dots; supplementary monochrome display Touch inclined, LCD, 3 inches, a resolution of 1.4 million dots LCD, 3.2 inch 1.6 million pixels, with touch coverage; additional monochrome display Viewfinder Electronic (OLEDs, of 3.69 million dots) Electronic (OLEDs, of 3.69 million dots) Direct mirror viewfinder with pentaprism, the image area 100 % Electronic (OLEDs, of 3.69 million dots) Direct mirror viewfinder with pentaprism, the image area 100 % Interfaces USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI type C, 3.5 mm headphone Jack, 3.5 mm microphone connector, connector for remote control USB Type-C (USB 3.0), HDMI type C, 3.5 mm headphone Jack, 3.5 mm microphone connector, connector for remote control USB 3.0, 3.5 mm headphone Jack, 3.5 mm microphone connector, HDMI type-C connectors for remote control and synchronizer USB Type-C (USB 3.0), microUSB, 3.5 mm headphone Jack, 3.5 mm Jack for microphone, microHDMI type D connector for synchronizer HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5 mm for external microphone, 3.5 mm earphone Jack, a port for remote control Wireless modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (SnapBridge) Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth (SnapBridge) Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS Food Li-ion battery EN-EL15b, 14 WH (1900 mAh, 7) Li-ion battery EN-EL15b, 14 WH (1900 mAh, 7) Li-ion battery EN-EL15a, 14 WH (1900 mAh, 7) Li-ion battery NP-FZ100, 16,4 W·h (2280 mAh, 7.2 V) Li-ion battery LP-E6N capacity 14 WH (1865 mAh, 7.2 V) Dimensions 134 × 101 × 68 mm 134 × 101 × 68 mm 146 x 124 x 79 mm 126,9 × 95,6 × 73,7 mm 150,7 × 116,4 × 75,9 mm Weight 675 grams (with battery and memory card) 675 grams (with battery and memory card) 1015 grams (with battery and memory card) 657 grams (with battery and memory card) 890 grams (incl. the battery and memory card) Current price $3 399 (version without lens), $999 3 ( the version with the lens 24-70mm f/4) $1 995 (the version without lens), $2 599 ( version with lens 24-70mm f/4) 230 000 rubles for the version without lens (body) 230 000 rubles for the version without lens (body) 199 000 rubles for the version without lens (body) Appearance, controls and ergonomics To start a conversation about design and ergonomics of the Nikon Z7 stands out with a loss. The fact that the move to identify in Z7 (as in Z6 — separately about identical in terms of the body camera, I will not speak) Nikon camera is quite difficult – the wave is very characteristic of the design of DSLR cameras at the time, designed by Studio Giugiaro, and touched Z-series quite a bit. Red stripe shifted to the side, the General contours resemble a variety of cameras, from full frame "buzzerblog" Sony, which Nikon Z naturally close size to the Fujifilm X-H1 when viewed from above – through the use of additional segment display of the same shape and design. Rate design in this case (unlike, for example, from a not too successful in terms of sales SLR Df) is not done – it is in Z7 is extremely utilitarian. The camera has a fairly large tab to grip the right hand with a large offset from the bayonet – fingers are placed in the space between it and the lens no problem. But the camera is low (dimensions 134 × 101 × 68 mm) – for average male hands anatomical protrusion will be a little on the small side, the little finger is on the bottom edge of the camera. However, this is perhaps the only ergonomic flaw Z7 – overall mirrorless debut in the large format Nikon have failed were almost no mistakes. Unit shutter button, zoom lever, and a pair of function keys is raised above the top panel, it perfectly fits the index finger of the right hand and well-fixed to shoot offhand with one hand comfortably. The creators behind the cameras did not spare the place for the big influx to the stop of the thumb. A mode selector is provided with a lock button, has good speed, is clearly recorded on individual values. The keys do not become less than serious Nikon SLR devices and they are made with great attention to detail: note, for example, the separator between the keys of the playback or deletion of pictures and a separate sinuses for slightly recessed keys on the zoom – to confuse them by touch buttons call menu and activate the continuous shooting is impossible. There is the joystick for quick focus-area selection, and touch screen display – can be induced by any convenient method. Available and two of the selector disk. Note unusual for Nikon the implementation of the back of them is a big disc with a large open work surface. Another characteristic (and fun) moment for potential owners of Nikon Z7 – two programmable keys-pedal near the lens mount on the other side from the key release of the lens. It is difficult at first to accustom himself to their use, but after a week the process of their involvement seems quite natural, they are exactly under the middle finger. The total number of programmable keys – 9, can also be slightly adjusted by yourself. Body Nikon Z7 is made on the basis of the assembled (not-cast) chassis made of magnesium alloy, covered with plastic and equipped with traditional rubberized coating, which ensures good adhesion to the skin of the photographer. Nikon Z7 weighs 675 grams (with battery and memory card). For comparison: Nikon D850 weighs 1015 grams, and Sony a7R III – 625 grams. All connectors are arranged on the left side of the carcass and divided into two groups. In one or both of audio port, headphone output and microphone input. The second USB Type-C (and to link the camera with PC and for charging), mini HDMI (type C) port for wired remote control. On the right side is a compartment for a single memory card XQD standard. All compartments (including the battery) is equipped with rubber gaskets – manufacturer claims dust and moisture protection of the camera. Nikon and Z7, Z6 and Nikon got two of the display. The main LCD 3:2 with a resolution of 2 100 000 pixels referred to already touch coating and a hinge that allows you to turn it 45 degrees down and about 100 degrees up. It's convenient, but why not to provide the display hinge, which can be swivelled in the horizontal plane? There is justification in view of increasing due to this thickness, the authors of the camera and applied, including in response to the question of the second slot for memory card standard SD. But how is it relevant to talk about the camera of such dimensions is up to you. The second display located on the top face. It is almost square, with an inverted (light on dark) colors, the camera can automatically adjust its brightness based on the lighting (but you can manually configure). It is strongly reminiscent of what we saw in the Fujifilm X-H1, and it's great: the solution is much more modern and successful than the traditional grey segment displays SLR cameras. And its very presence can already be considered an advantage over full-frame "bassically" Sony, deprived of this display principle. The viewfinder is very good here: large matrix OLED (0,5') with a resolution of 3.69 million points, with minimal lag and no stroboscopic effect when used with artificial light. It is at least comparable to what is used in Sony a7R III, and then beats him. Note of the shortcomings are just too sensitive sensor of the eye – is the tiniest speck of dust that the camera is turned off the primary display, leaving the photographer confused. Gallery images The interface for the new series of Nikon cameras did not change, leaving a long and familiar main menu with vertical navigation and the ability to collect frequently used settings in the "My menu". And logically used constantly active mode Live View, adding a separate key, i activate the quick menu. It is made in the form of a matrix, occupying about a third of the screen: the settings can be changed with one movement of the front disk. The set of parameters can also be changed at your discretion. And on the quick menu and in the main you can navigate using the touch display – it is also used for focus point selection, shutter release or manipulation of the playback pictures. ⇡#Functionality, autofocus, continuous shooting Z7 is set to Nikon full frame (36 × 24 mm) sensor with a resolution of 45.7 effective megapixels. The lowpass filter is absent, is the reverse illuminated sensor. The range of sensitivity – ISO 64-25 600 expandable to 32-102 400. The direct question, "is this the sensor that is mounted on a Nikon D850" representatives of the company gave a negative answer, saying that it "was developed specifically for the Z7," the fact that all the key specifications are the same. Probably used the same sensor as the basis, but it was modified for use in a mirrorless camera with its short operation period and characteristics in terms of heat. Processor – EXPEED only 6 latest version. The developers of Nikon Z7 is clearly the goal was to compete with Sony A7R III the continuous shooting speed. And they got it – Z7 can shoot at up to 9 frames per second with 12-bit RAW at a speed of 8 frames per second with 14-bit RAW. All this is with continuous autofocus, but fixed at the first frame exposure. Speed continuous shooting with continuous focus and single AF metering 5.5 fps. Remarkable numbers with one big "if": Z7 Nikon, like the Nikon Z6, a small clipboard – the length of the series in RAW format (NEF) limited 17-18 frames (the same in RAW+JPEG), the JPEG format, the length of the series can reach 27-28 shots. Through the use of high-speed XQD card (in this case, with a write speed of 440 MB/s read and 400 MB/s) write the full series of memory card is done in just 6-7 seconds is, of course, comforting, but of tar in a barrel of reportage abilities Nikon Z7 poured already done. For comparison: Sony a7R III can shoot at up to 10 frames when focusing on the first frame and up to 8 fps with single-shot focus – and the length of the series is up to 30 frames in RAW+JPEG. Alas, in this respect, to catch up with a direct competitor from Nikon did not. An example of the autofocus during continuous shooting four in a row There is a backlog in terms of autofocus. Nikon has done a great job, especially considering what usually the trouble with focusing in Live View on SLR cameras company. Here we use a hybrid system that combines contrast method with phase sensors, which are located directly on the sensor. The total number of focus points reaches 493 – they give a 90-interest coverage zone. Options are reminiscent of the autofocus system used in SLR cameras Nikon: you can select individual focus point or a zone of different size, and the "dynamic" area, consisting of nine active points (similar to the mirror models – d9). In automatic mode, focus-area selection is activated face detection – it works correctly, but if you compare with the latest generations of Sony Alpha, of course, is not enough recognition of the eye. Choose a convenient point (here and joystick, and a navigation panel and touch screen – although the latter inactive when working with the viewfinder), focus type and size of the zone by default, you can specify using the same keys near the lens mount. Unusual, but convenient. Tracking focus have and works well – but "good" still does not hold. The regularly object is lost during high-speed continuous shooting, and camera can find the process again (no guarantee, of course). Time-lapse in focus can be described already by the term "good" — mistakes happen, but first, usually microscopic (which is still annoying in portraits), and secondly, may affect the lack of alignment of optics and pre-production firmware. Basic light range of focus from -1 EV to +19 EV when you activate the AF-assist illuminator (by default enabled in auto mode) – from -4 EV. Not a record, but in General Nikon Z7 cope with focusing in the dark is fine. When focusing manually, you can enable illumination of a zone of sharpness (focus peaking), adjustable by both color and intensity – by default, by the way, it is off. With metering camera Nikon Z7 has no problems – generally the camera copes confidently and accurately under normal lighting conditions and may slightly understate the exposure in low light. Compensation available in a range of from -5 EV to +5 EV, but imposed on the body of the analog selector to adjust the no – solution for the typical SLR camera, but uncharacteristic "buzzerblog". About the decision to make for your first full frame DSLR the only slot for a memory card and one for XQD – something hard to say. It's a bold and radical step that may affect the decision to purchase the camera. On the one hand, it's pretty obvious that interfeisom PCIe 3.0, which is used both XQD and CF Express (port Z7 is also suitable for cards in this format), the future. SD the speed limit if not reached, it is already very close – and all manufacturers will use the new formats combining the relative compactness and a huge amount of speed, but sharply to deny the user the ability to use any cards available… on the other hand, as a nudge to this user, if not such a drastic step? Besides the main target audience of the Nikon Z7 – owners of older Nikon DSLRs cards XQD, it may already have. No wonder the company sets their camera slots for these cards, the Nikon D4, launched in 2012. The shutter is a classic, mechanical, vertical-travel shutters – triggered in the range from 30 seconds to 1/8000. Sounds, by the way, quietly and very pleasantly. If desired, however, you can take pictures silently, enabling a fully electronic shutter, the range remains the same, not expanding. Left the shutter 1/5 focal length of 14 mm, on the right – the shutter 1/13 focal length 70 mm To Nikon Z7 installed 5-axis in-camera stabilizer – today it is the norm, not stabilized mirrorless camera die or move to kid segments. He does not hold the record for efficiency, but in any case compensates approximately four stages of exposure. At least complete a wide angle zoom (24-70mm ƒ/4, unstabilized) I was able to make consistent shots with a shutter speed to 1/5, and in the telephoto – with a shutter speed of 1/13. To Nikon Z7 (and Z6), there is obviously a Wi-Fi module (now release the camera without wireless modules almost indecent), and Bluetooth Low Energy, which are used with proprietary application SnapBridge. I have it since the release had a lot of complaints for a bad interface, unstable operation, cumbersome. But over time they became less and less – and, to date, remained only slightly. Hampered first connect the camera to a smartphone (it is often necessary to manually select the network from the list and camera is not recognized always), but otherwise this is a good app for the most part is stable, giving the opportunity to remote control the camera or transfer full size images and videos using Wi-Fi, and small picture (2 MB) via Bluetooth in the background. For wired data transfer is used hi-speed USB Type C (USB 3.1). SOURCE Advertisement Save 50% on all Hard Cover Photobooks at Shutterfly with code JOLLYGOOD. Valid 12/12-12/14 Code: JOLLYGOOD. 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Together with this lens, you can use the teleconverters TC-1401 and TC-2001, as well as filters with a diameter of 105 mm., the diameter of the lens equal of 120.4 mm, length — 268,9 mm, weight — 2700 g. the Planned release of varieties with mounts Sigma, Canon EF, and Nikon F. Lens Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports is constructed of 22 optical elements, 9 elements including FLD and SLD element. Minimum focusing distance of 1.2 m corresponds to a maximum magnification of 1:4,8. The diaphragm consists of 11 petals. This model is also compatible with the teleconverters TC-1401 and TC-2001. Boarding the filter diameter is 82 mm, the diameter of the lens — 94,2 mm, length — 202,9 mm, weight — 1805 This lens also will come in versions with mounts Sigma, Canon EF, and Nikon F. The model is based on the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is an optical circuit with 17 elements in 12 groups (including 2 FLD and 3 SLD element). 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Bancassurance in the Americas: Product and Partnership Strategies of the Region's Top 120 Retail Banking Groups is a report and PartnerBASE™ dataset that provides a detailed overview of the bancassurance strategies of 120 of the leading consumer banking groups in the Americas (including North, Central and South America plus the Caribbean). In total, the research investigates 265 country-specific retail banking units since some of these groups are active in retail banking in multiple territories; for example, the study analyses the bancassurance operations of Santander in a total of nine countries.
For each country-specific unit, it ascertains which of 24 different insurance types are offered, the operating model used where they are available (differentiating, for example, between external, joint venture and captive underwriting partners) and the identity of the insurance providers in each case. In this context, note that the 24 insurance types (ordered alphabetically by the broad category to which they belong) are as follows:
This dataset is then used to analyse the bancassurance strategies of each of the 120 retail banking groups. For example: it highlights which groups maintain alliances with insurance providers that can be considered strategic and which work more loosely with a range of providers; it shows whether internationally-diversified groups utilise the same insurance partners across multiple countries in North and / or Latin America or whether they formulate their approach at a country-specific level; and it demonstrates which groups are reliant wholly or mainly on captive or joint venture underwriters.
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For further information about this research, please access the table of contents and report prospectus by clicking on the links at the top of this page, or e-mail .
Equivalent foreign language titles: Bancassurance dans les Amériques: stratégies des 120 principaux groupes de banque de détail
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In a knowledge-based society and economy, education trade unions shall represent all aspects, interests and concerns of the employees in the education sector, including their professional needs. The ETUCE project "Education Trade Unions for the Teaching Profession. Strengthening the capacity of education trade unions to represent teachers' professional needs in social dialogue" seeks to build the capacity of education trade unions to represent teachers' professional needs and to enhance teachers' professional issues as a crucial matter of social dialogue in the education sector. This comes at a time when teachers are faced with challenges, both at EU and transnational level, in relation to changes in the labour market, teaching profession, and social dialogue. The project continues the work that ETUCE and its member organisations have achieved in identifying challenges in the teaching profession in times of crisis and in strengthening their involvement in the European Semester.
An on-line survey in three languages (EN, FR, and RU) among ETUCE members in EU/EFTA and candidate countries:
- to identify national findings related to teachers' professional needs and their representation, and whether they are a matter of social dialogue;
- to analyse the role of national and European sectoral social partners in education to negotiate on professional issues of teachers.
ETUCE has been supported by the research team from the University of Nottingham in carrying out the survey.
The preliminary survey results indicate that education trade unions play an important role in providing professional development opportunities to union members, and that this provision covers a range of issues in a diverse range of forms, often in partnership with other bodies. Nearly two-thirds of education trade unions (out of 58 unions which participate in the survey) indicated that they provide professional training directly to members (62.1%). However, regarding involvement in social dialogue, the responses suggest that education trade unions are less likely to participate in social dialogue on professional issues than more traditional industrial issues. The data also points to a centralised model in which social dialogue is more likely to take place at national level (determining policy and national frameworks), but less likely to take place at institutional level. The social dialogue form of communication of information and consultation are also more common than negotiations in the field of teachers' professional needs.
Case studies
Three short case studies conducted in three EU member countries (Italy, Germany, and Poland) to share good practices and to represent the diversity in representing teachers' professional needs among the EU countries.
Training workshops
Training workshop in Warsaw
At the 1.5-day training workshop that took place on 27-28 November 2017 in Warsaw, 40 representatives from ETUCE member organisations in Central and Eastern Europe, had the opportunity to examine various teacher training systems in the region and assess how different education trade unions engage in the process of representing teachers' professional needs in social dialogue. The preliminary results of the online survey and a Polish case study were presented by Professor Howard Stevenson from the University of Nottingham. Seminar participants were also presented with the strategies of education trade unions in Scotland (Educational Institute of Scotland) and Finland (Trade Union of Education OAJ) on shaping teacher training. In working groups, participants shared their own experience and suggested various solutions for strengthening the capacity of education trade unions in improving teacher training. In order to get more inside views on teacher training in Poland, a visit to the University of Warsaw was organised where participants learned about a unique initial training programme for Math and Polish language teachers 'School of Education', that focuses on the co-teaching, team learning, and student-centered teaching approach.
Training workshop in Berlin
At the 1.5-day training workshop that took place on 5-6 March 2018 in Berlin, trade union representatives from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK had the opportunity to examine various teacher training systems in Western and Northern Europe and assess how different education trade unions contribute to the improvement of initial and continuous teacher training through means of social dialogue. Participants learned about the complex teacher training system in Germany, as well as about strategies of German education trade unions GEW and VBE on addressing various challenges in teacher training in federal states and on national level. In order to obtain a more practical insight into teacher training in Germany, a young teacher from Berlin secondary school and GEW Youth member shared his first-hand experience of the three-phases in teacher training in Berlin. Participants also learned about the Berlin reform to integrate inclusive and special education in all subjects of teacher training. In working groups, participants proposed solutions for strengthening the capacity of education trade unions in improving teacher training.
Training workshop in Rome
At the 1.5-day training workshop that took place on 26-27 April 2018 in Rome, trade union representatives from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey (who were joined by the Project Advisory Group members from Finland, Germany, Poland, and Latvia) had the opportunity to examine various teacher training systems in Southern Europe and assess how different education trade unions contribute to the improvement of initial and continuous teacher training through means of social dialogue. Participants learned about the main challenges in teacher training in Italy linked to budgetary cuts and decrease of resources allocated to education, as well as about the work of the IRASE Nazionale, Training Institute of UIL-Scuola, which provides individualised teacher training. In order to obtain a more practical view on initial teacher training in Italy, workshop participants visited public elementary and nursery school (Scuola Elementare Statale di Padre Piemonte con annessa Scuola Maternal) in Rome where they met school mentors and student trainees, who are carrying out a practical part of their university studies.
Final conference
1.5-day closing conference in Brussels with expected 80 participants from national education trade unions, EFEE and other European stakeholders. The main activities of the conference include:
- the presentation of the project activities, including the on-line survey report and good practice examples identified;
- reflections on the project topic by European stakeholders;
- sectoral working group sessions to discuss and validate the draft practical guidelines supporting ETUCE member organising in strengthening their capacity to represent teachers' professional needs within social dialogue.
Practical Guidelines
A set of practical guidelines supporting ETUCE member organisations in strengthening their capacity to represent teachers' professional needs within social dialogue structures. Publication and dissemination of the project outcomes will further contribute to raising awareness among unions and policy makers on the issue.
Advisory Group
The project is led by an Advisory Group who provide guidance and field knowledge, assist in the design of the on-line survey activity, contribute to training workshops and the project conference as well as to the elaboration of the draft practical guidelines and evaluation of results. Advisory Group constitutes of six representatives from the national teacher unions for each level of education:
Early Childhood Education: Ilka Hoffmann, GEW, Germany
Primary education: Dorota Obidniak, ZNP, Poland
Secondary education: Päivi Lyhykäinen, OAJ, Finland
VET: Rossella Benedetti, UIL Scuola, Italy
Higher education: Dita Stefenhagena, LIZDA, Latvia
Adult learning: Tatjana Babrauskiene, FLESTU, Lithuania
This project is carried out with the financial support of the European Commission


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Horse riding could help people recover after suffering a stroke, researchers have found.
Experts discovered patients benefited from horse riding lessons even five years after experiencing a life-changing attack.
Patients who had the lessons twice a week for 12 weeks saw improvements in balance, walking gait, grip strength and cognition.
Stroke victims saw their average scores on these attributes increase by 10 per cent over the three-month course – in which time a group of patients not involved in the classes saw their scores fall by an average 0.5 per cent.
Crucially, some 56 per cent of patients who underwent the lessons saw benefits that were sustained for at least six months after the course had ended, the scientists found.
Horse riding lessons twice a week for 12 weeks produced improvements in balance, walking gait, grip strength and cognition
How does it work?
The researchers think horse riding is so successful because the rocking of the horse's back create a sensory experience that closely resembles normal human gait – reminding them of the sensation of walking and balancing.
The research, by experts in Sweden and Australia, also found a form of therapy in which patients beat their hands and feet to music was beneficial, although only to about half the degree of the horse-riding lessons.
People who took part in the rhythm-and-music classes improved by 5 per cent, and 43 per cent saw the benefits last six months.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4610280/Horse-riding-help-stroke-survivors-recover.html


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russ carr
Belated birthday cheer, John Montagu; you may not have been sharp at cards, but you were hungry, and that's all that mattered.
The fourth earl of Sandwich would have been 290 a couple of weeks ago, November 3. In less politically strident years, we here at Intrepid Media would have trumpeted his birthday as National Sandwich Day, but we were paralyzed with anticipation for free ice cream (Ben & Jerry's), free coffee (Starbucks) and free donuts (Krispy Kreme) on Election Day.
Our president-elect has gone on record as preferring pizza as his favorite food, especially from a little hole-in-the-wall take out place in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. But good pizza is a finesse dish; a deeply satisfying sandwich is within the culinary grasp of nearly anyone. I'd wager the White House chefs can whip up an egg salad-on-pumpernickel that could stand against the finest European
croque monsieur
(And if you doubters still need proof that Obama isn't a Muslim: that appears to be ham on seeded rye.)
But we have the next four years -- or more -- to analyze what the President's diet says about him.
This is about me. And you. And that sandwich you just had, or will have, today.
While prepping this article, I did a search to find some dubious statistic about how many sandwiches are consumed by Americans each day. The only answer I found suggested 300 million, which, coincidentally, is roughly the same as the nation's population. One sandwich per person per day? But then I realized I made myself two grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. And then I considered that "Super Size Me" guy, eating an Egg McMuffin for breakfast, a Filet-O-Fish for lunch and a Big Mac for dinner; that's three in a row. An overachiever could really push the limits and grab an ice cream sandwich for dessert.
What would Montagu think of his legacy, born of impatience as he perhaps rode a hot streak at the table? His name (or, realistically, that of the small port town in Kent, UK) has passed into everyday usage, as both noun (the eponymous consumable) and verb (to enclose a thing between two other things).
In truth, vast corporations owe their fortunes to his grumbling belly and casual fastidiousness. Without sandwiches, there would be no Subway or McDonald's. "The greatest thing since sliced bread" would instead be THE greatest thing. Why else would we have Wonder Bread -- or Oscar Mayer's b-o-l-o-g-n-a -- but to feed millions of kids each day? Would there be Oreos?
Would Elvis have been Elvis without fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches?
(Well, yes...there just would have been less of him.)
I bet one of your first food memories is of a sandwich. Maybe that badge of childhood, the PB&J. Was it grape jelly or strawberry that you liked best? And how long before you were making them on your own, without Mom's help? Sandwiches are child's play, particularly with the advent of squeeze bottles. Grab a slice of bread. A splut of jelly, a splat of peanut butter. Fold it over. Nom, nom, nom.
By the time I was eight or so, and spurred on by the ingenious Dagwood Bumstead, I was branching out. I dropped PB&Js for peanut butter, bacon and cheddar on wheat toast. A simple sandwich of meat and cheese transcended mediocrity with the addition of a slice of pickle, or a layer of potato chips stuffed inside.
Now that I can cook -- I mean
cook, it's all about panini. I make pork roasts just so I can make Cubanos. Seems like I've always got caramelized onions and goat cheese on hand when there's some extra grilled chicken in the fridge, ready to be slipped inside a focaccia and pressed on the griddle.
But sometimes it's as simple as PB&J on a raisin bagel, or -- like today -- as old school as grilled American cheese on Wonder bread.
So thank you, good Earl. Your unwitting contribution to the world's menu remains elegant in its simplicity, and efficient in its convenience.
Now - you want that wit' Wiz, or wit'out?
If the media is the eye on the world, Russ Carr is the finger in that eye. Tune in each month to see him dispersing the smoke and smashing the mirrors of modern mass communication. The world lost Russ on 2/7/12,
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sandra thompson
11.19.08 @ 7:40a
People get really upset when I discuss my favourite sandwich: peanut butter, honey and anchovies on whole wheat. I "invented" this delicacy in 1968, which might give you a hint as to the chemicals which led me to do so. For the rest of you with inclinations to love the juxtaposition of sweet and salty, this is perfection itself.
jeffrey walker
11.19.08 @ 9:30a
Just think about sandwich consumption, worldwide? In Vietnam, the sidewalk carts often have a fried lightly-spiced pork on a French baguette, spread with a triangle of laughing cow cheese, with lettuce and tomato. That sandwich alone is almost worth the $1000 in airfare. John Montagu is bigger than the Beatles!
sarah ficke
11.19.08 @ 12:37p
I just ate a sandwich. Turkey and swiss on homemade white bread. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but it's tasty.
lucy lediaev
11.19.08 @ 12:52p
Wonder Bread! Someone still eats Wonder Bread. One of the disappointments of my young life was when Wonder Bread went from a dough mix to a batter mix. My father worked for Wonder Bread/Hostess for 35 years and the whole family rejected the batter bread in favor of variety breads from other bakeries--sourdough, whole wheat, rye--when the process changed. My father's claim to Wonder Bread fame: he devised (and patented for the company) a way to clean the network of tubing that allowed the company to pour liquids (including liquid shortening) through a semi-automated system. I miss the days when the bakers would pour the ingredients into a giant mixer and then move the masses of sticky dough by hand into greased dough troughs ("trough" rhymes with "dough" in the bread-baking industry). I still prefer good solid, well-textured bread for my sandwiches. No soft, doughy stuff for me!
russ carr
11.19.08 @ 4:18p
Stuck getting my car worked on today, I didn't get home in time to prep the sandwich I really wanted, and settled for ham and turkey on ciabatta. Tomorrow, though, I've got slices of stuffed pork loin, topped with some extra stuffing (spinach, onions, mushrooms, goat cheese) and pressed into a focaccia.
And of course in just over a week, there's leftover turkey on leftover dollar rolls, topped with leftover cranberry-orange relish...
lucy lediaev
11.19.08 @ 5:59p
When are we all invited for lunch, Russ? Ever think of opening your own sandwich delivery service? Of course, I guess I'm out of your delivery area and I certainly would not want to pay the delivery charges.
juli mccarthy
11.20.08 @ 10:39a
I made a pan bagna last week that was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Ciabatta loaf sliced lengthwise and filled with provolone and Swiss, lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers, black olives, red onion, oregano and basil and crushed garlic, then drizzled with olive oil, wrapped in foil and weighted down in the fridge for two hours under a 12-pack of soda. To. Die. For.
lucy lediaev
11.20.08 @ 2:30p
I can't read these comments right before lunchtime. Now I'm starving. Juli -- yum!
sandra thompson
11.21.08 @ 6:06a
I want to share with you something which is only tangential to this discussion. Back in about 1946, there was a news story about how the Soviet Union had conducted a nutritional study to find the least expensive and most easily prepared healthy diet in case they ever had an emergency like World War II again. They found that Russian black bread and cabbage soup would do the trick. So my grandmother made cabbage soup and, since there was no Russian black bread to be found in Chattahoochee, Florida, in 1946, we had toasted Merita whole wheat bread, which is what we ate usually, and it was quite delicious. I'm not sure exactly how long I'd ENJOY such a diet, but it was mighty tasty for the few days the cabbage soup lasted.
tracey kelley
11.21.08 @ 7:39a
A running favorite sandwich in this house is a
Turkey Mango Melt.
Try 'em after Thanksgiving!
lucy lediaev
11.21.08 @ 11:56a
The Sonoma Cookbook looked so promising that I just ordered it.
russ carr
11.21.08 @ 2:44p
Sandra's comments about nutrition and state-developed diets reminded me of the Shelf Stable Sandwich prepared for the military, and featured in the documentary "
Sandwiches that You Will Like
. Akin to a Hot Pocket, these super sandwiches can stay fresh on the shelf for 3+ years, with no degradation of quality. Troops apparently give them high marks for taste and texture.
The rest of the documentary is pretty fun, too -- a travelogue of regional and local sandwich specialties.
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Number of Palestinian Minors In Israeli Prisons Doubles
According to the Israeli Magazine +972, "Israeli authorities have arrested hundreds of Palestinian minors since the latest uprising began in the start of October. They have been sent to four different facilitates run by the Israel Prison Service (IPS) on both sides of the Green Line."
To reduce overcrowding of children at existing prisons, the government opened a new temporary wing for minors at the Givon prison. Until that time, Givon only housed "light" criminal offenders with sentences under five years, including asylum seekers and Palestinians who entered Israel without the proper permits. Approximately, 60 minors were being held at Givon as of November, 2015.
+972 reports, "Lawyers from the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel (PCATI) met with a number of Palestinian minors being held in Givon, none of whom had criminal records, some of whom were just 14 years old and stood accused of various crimes. They said they were being held in small cells, two meters by one meter, three boys to a cell. Some of them still hadn't seen any of their family members since their arrests several weeks ago."
The Electronic Intifada interviewed lawyers with the PCATI and Defense for Children International. According to lawyers, there have been reports of physical violence against children that may constitute torture under international law.